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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-07

] he United States Life Saving Ser
vice report for the fiscal year ending
June Goth, 1897, shows 437 disasters
to vessels. These vessels and their
cargoes were valued at Sla, 72G, $50,
and had on board 4,GOS persons. Over
$11,000,O00 of the property in them
was saved, and only thirteen persons
were drowned
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-07

The clerk of the Association,
through us, requests delegates and
visitors who get off at Bloomtown. to
ask for Mr.. w. H. Miles. Special ar
engagements have been made with
him from Bloomtown to Chinco-
league.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-07

The honor which has been much
sought after, ofplacing Hon. j. Hoge
Tyler in nomination at the Roanoke
Convention, has fallen to Garter
Glass, editor of the Lynchburg News,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-07

NoTIcE-I will take parties to and
from the beach during the summer,
from my landing on Burton's shore,
at moderate charges. Comforta BILE
accommodations furnished. John H.
James, louisville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-07

For RENT-For 1S9S-The Willis
farm, near Exmore Station. Recently
fitted up and painted Money rent.
Cheap, with approved security. II.
A. Joynes, 9l1 South ST., Baltimore,
Md.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-07

NorIcE-A deep red COW came 10
my home in March last. The owner
will please call for her, prove prop.
erty, pay charges and take her away.
p. Nj. Barrett, Bloxom, Va.
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Candidates Cards.

1t having been ordered by the late
mass meeting that Legis-
lative candidates shall be nominated
by party primary, TO he held Aug.
ust 2Sth, hereby announce my can
didacy for the office of State Senator.
Having served the people of the 9th
District, for the past term, l respect
fully refer them to my official record,
trusting this record will show that l
have tried to serve their interests to
the best of my ability, and without
regard to individual favor or per-
sonal popularity. If it shall be the
pleasure of the party to entrust ne
with denomination to this office, |
shall continue to use my best efforts
in behalf of the public welfare.
Respectfully,
GEO. w. LECATO.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-07

For RENr-For year 1898, or a
term of years, my storehouse, dwell
ing of five rooms attached, in mile
Of Messopgo steamboat wha1f, Oh
reasonable terms. jeff ID. Mears,
Sanford, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-07

NoTIcE-I will have a first class
confectionery and horse-pound
both at the camp meeting and Eas
tern Shore Agricultural Fair. and
respectfully solicit the patronage of
the public. Geo. w. Bell.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-07

NoLICK-A SOW of deep blue color.
hole and swallow fork marks in light
ear, left my premises about seven
weeks ago. Information of her suit
ably rewarded. Major Conquest,
Only. Va.
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Great Bargains
i'm -
3 EyNy FL Y
J. ADEl-STEHN.
Onancock, Va.

Practical Matchmaker 4 Jeweler.
1 carry a large and select line
of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
Spectacles and siIverware of all
kinds-prices reduced very low.
I have also added to my bust
ness a fine assortment of Pic
lures, Picture Frames and Mir
rors-all styles and sizes-at low
prices, and am Agent for the
enlargement of Photographs.
Special attention paid to repair
work on fine Watches, Clocks,
Spectacles and Jewelry at bed
rock prices. All work guaran-
teed to be first-class. highest
prices paid for old gold and Sill
yer.
Will be at Accomac G. H.,
every court-day for repairing.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-07

NoTeE.-A skiiT was found adrift
by me in Pocomoke Sound on the
last day of June. The owner can
get her by coming to Hunting Creek,
proving property and paying charges.
James +. Shrieves.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-07

The 9th annual fair OF Onawa
Social Union near Mappsburg
Station, Va, will open Tuesday,
Aug. "a, '97, and continue four days.
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Business Locals.

FoR RENT-For year 1893, my farm
at Wachapreague, at present occu
pied by Mr.. Jos. j. Wescott. For
particulars call on or write to
Mrs Bette NJ. GUSTS.
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-07

FOR RENT-For 1S9S-The farm ad-
joining the Willis Farm. Kind land
TO trucks; money rent. Cheap, with
approved security. Z. a. Joynes, pa
South St., Baltimore, Md
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For SALe-Three good horses
which l wish to sell at once and
which l will sell very cheap. Thos.
H. Nelson, Accomac c. H. Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-07

w E fully recognize this is the age
w of low prices. Our stock is
complete. in fact we are in much
better position to give prices than
ever Lefore offered. We know we
can make it to your advantage to
deal with us, and all we want is the
opportunity. Please bear in mind
that we handle everything in the
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-07

NoT1cE-Corn for sale at So per
barrel at my farm on Folly Creek.
VIM. Fl. Coxton.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-07
Jas. p. Dougherty.

For SALE-Orchilla Guano, the
great land improver, SIG 90 cash,
SIT 90 on time, F. O. b., Baltimore
delivered at railroad stations or
steamboat wharves.
Conquest & Tull.
Oak Hall, Va.
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JTIate1ial

Line, such as
Doors. Windows, Blinds, Mantels
White Pine Mouldings, Porch Col
umns, Porch Trimmings, Ad!us-
tible Gable Ornaments, Shin
giles, Laths, Hair, Lime, Ce-
ment, and full line OF
Hardware, Cook, Parlor
Gasoline, and Air Tight
Stoves, Pumps, Stone Well
Curling, Wall Paper, Tin
and Crystal Ware, Lever Set
ting Cultivators, Harrows. Wheel.
Barrows, Wheel Wood, Coal, Paints, NC
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-07

NoTIcE-I will commence to sell
my stock of goods at auction on the
first Saturday in August ut O'clock;
and sell every Saturday thereafter
until the entire stock is disposed of.
| also expect everyone indebted to
me to settle same without delay. |
need, and must have the money due
me on store accounts.
Jas. p. Douyherty.
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GEo. w. LEGAL

To the voters of Acco1nac:
l respectfully announce myself a
candidate for reelection to the House
of Delegates, subject to whatever
method may be adopted by the dem
ocratic party, and hope it will be
their pleasure to favor lne again
with their support.
S. WILKINS MATTHEWS.
Tony fellow citizens of the Eastern
Shore of Virginia:
Through a desire to represent the
counties of Accomac and Northamp-
ton in the Assembly of Virginia, and
believing that l could represent the
interest of the people of the Eastern
Shore in manner that would prove
highly beneficial to their welfare aud
prosperity, l humbly and respectfully
beg leave to announce myself can
didate for the Senate of Virginia
promising you, my fellow-citizens, if
chosen as your representative, l will
endeavor to have legislation enacted
that will mete out justice to all and
partially to none, that | will use I'm
firing energy and zeal that your in
terest and cause may ever be my in
terest and cause, and above all
things, l will do everything in my
power that will rebound to the honor
and glory of the Eastern Shore of
Virginia.
Ia making this announcement, l
desire to state that am in favor OF
any mode of nomination that may
be adopted by the democratic party.
Very respectfully,
JOHN r. REV.
Parksley, Va, March IT, '97.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-07

For SALR.-Pure bred Collie pups.
w. NJ. burlington, Fair Oaks, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-07
WANT BARGAINS.

AND we are prepared to offer same to you as we
bought too largely Of Summer Goods and want to
unload.
WE offer Lawns, Dimities Organizes and Muls at
actual cost, from IL to II cents, and have quite
line to select from.
IN WHITE GOODS our stock is large AID we
have nice line of Corsets, Hosiery, Fans &c
WE sell Ladies Vests IRON 10 ceass pr up
Table Damask at IS cents per yard up to - cents,
Chldrens Sailor Suits for soc, 75c, and ST. Chirens
Shoes at 25 cents up.
OUR stock Of Misses, Men and Boys Shoes is also
very competein fact, we carry large line in every
department of our business.
GAIL. Yours always to please.
NELSON & DOUGHERTY.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-07

senator Daniel mas Deen lnVlleu ny
the New Jersey democrats to speak
in that State during the coming
campaign.
1t is estimated that the wheat yield
for Frederick County, Virginia, this
year, will be fully 1000. 1000 bushels, q
anger crop than has been gathered
for many years.
1t is stated on good authority that
Mrs NJ G. Hall, a democratic APP
pointee, may be retained by the
present administration in charge of
the postoilice at Warsaw, in the
Northern Neck Mrs. Hall is Il sister
Of Congressman W A. Jones, OF this
district, and is Endorsed by President
McKinley's brother, Hon. John r.
Dos Passes and Hon. John S. Wise.
A syndicate has been formed by q
number of wealthy men in Richmond
for the purpose of engaging largely
in the beet sugar industry. A large
factory is to be built below the city,
and if experiments now being made
are satisfactory it is proposed to de-
vote several thousand acres to the
cultivation of sugar beets next year.
The Norwegian bark Nor, at
Cape Charles quarantine station, is
undergoing thorough funigation.
The Nor had on board two seamen
who are suffering with what is sup
posed to be yellow fever, and they
have been isolated on the island.
After about week, if the ship and
crew are free from disease, she will
be allowed to proceed to her desti.
nation.
A gentleman from Amelia county
says friends of DR.. j. w. Southall are
working to have him elected Super
intendent of public instruction. They
are working upon all the democrats
who have up TO this time been nom
mated for the Legislature, and as
fast as others are nominated they
will hear from Dir. Southall's sup
porters. The Amelia man gave MIR.
Massey close race four years ago,
and it is expected he will do even
better this time. Mr.. Massey is not
idle, and he has support in the coun.
'
schools.-IndeX-Appeal.
The suggestion that should the in
famous assaults by negroes upon
white ladies continue the colored
people in Virginia might have to re
ly upon their own efforts for educa-
tional advantages has made an ilu
preston. Many things seem to indi-
n. l,.N
ever, was the action of the Bannister
Baptist (Colored) Association Of
Houston, in Halifax county, alluded
70 in our last issue. This organiza-
ton adopted resolutions denouncing
in strong terms lerpetration of this
crime There are in this State TWEEN
ty.nine other colored associations all
OF which will adopt similar action
when they meet, it is said.-Free
Lance.
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J. S. NAPLES ( CO..
Wooden and hill0V Ware.


Brooms. Brushes, Cordage, Matches,
Axe Handles, Axle Grease, Barrel
Covers, Baskets, Backing, Blank
Books, Blueing, Bowls, Chnrns,
Compasses, Broom Racks, Corn
Peppers, Butter Dishes, NC,
Candle Wicks, Cheese Safes,
Clothes Hamper, SC, Cocoa
Clippers, Coffee Mills, Cur
ry Combs, Corks, Busters,
Faucets, Fish Hooks and
Lines, Flour Sacks, Halters,
Flasks, Gun Caps, Ice Cream
Freezers, Horse Cards, Xeelers,
Ink, Kegs, Lamp Burners, We,
Pulleys, Lanterns, Lap Boards,
Lemon Squeezers, Mats, Measures,
Marine Glasses, Mucilage, Oakum,
Oil Cans, Well Buckets, Tubs, &c,
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

Senator Daniel has been invited by
the New Jersey democrats to speak
in that State during the coming
campaign.
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YOU want
Bargains,

and can get them by calling at
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-07

It's estimated that the wheat yield
for Frederick County, Virginia, this
year, will be fully 100000 bushels, q
anger crop than has been gathered
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-08-07

Best single pillow 81 90
cultivator 90
:" cart, LIST prem. So 90, 2nd 90
4" wagon, 1st prem. 5 90, 2nd 3 co
oak rake & garden rake, each so
DIVISION D.-L'
Best collection of cut flowers $
any design 90
specimen plant of citronalis so
oeander 80
collection of coleus 80
palms co
specimen plant of palm 30
tube rose 90
specimen OF fern 80
begonias 80
rubber plant 80
cape iessamine 80
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Parksley, Va, March II, '97.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-01
COMMODORE SAILS FOR CUBA.
CLEARANCE GRANTED HER WITH
CARGO OF WAR MATERIAL.


The Cargo Consigned to the Presi-
dent of the Republic of Cuba AMI
CfenfuegOs Given as the Vessels
DestinatiOn-Thc Spanish Vice
Consul Refuses to wise the Clear
ance Papers and Protests Against
the steamer Being Allowed 10
Depart.
Jacksonville Fla, Dec. S1.--The steamer
Commodore commanded by Capt. Edward
Murphy. formerly of the steamship Lau-
rada, was granted clearance papers to-day
by the collector of customs and left port
with a cargo of arms and ammunition for
Cienfuegos, Cuba.
The arms were loaded openly at the rail-
road wharf, and no attempt was made to
prevent any one from seeing what was GO
ing on. The cargo was shipped by H. b.
Frtot of this city and was consigned to
S. Cisneros, president of the Cuban re-
public.
Spanish Vice Consul Potous refused to
wise the clearance papers on the ground
that the arms could not be shipped to a
Cuban port without permission of the
governor general He filed a formal pro-
test with the collector against the vessel
being allowed tc depart. The protest was
filed by the collector and the vessel was
allowed to depart as clearance had been
granted.
The Commodore carried crew of Is
men, 10000 cartridges, 175 rifles, 1000 pounds
~ Giant nouJ,1a,. and other munitions OF
war. besides a quantity of medicine and
stores.
The Dauntless has not yet returned to
load with the cargo of munitions of war,
although permission has been granted her
to clear for Nuevitas, Cuba, with arms
and ammunition. Nothing has been
heard of her since she left here Tuesday
afternoon to go wrecking, as her owner
says
The sudden departure Of the cruiser
Raleigh from Key West at 1 o'clock this
morning has caused considerable uneasl-
ness in Cuban circles for it is believed
| that she has been ordered to stop the
| Dauntless and Commodore and search
them to ascertain if they are violating the
| law by carrying a body of men as well
as a cargo of arms. If the men are found
| on either steamer the vessel will be seiz-
| ed and brought back to this port.
The Three Friends returned to port to-
| day, and is in-charge of the coffector OF
| customs. Her crew came ashore imme-
| diately, and disappeared. None of them
would talk, but it was ascertained that
the story of the encounter between the
boat and a Spanish cruiser is true, and
that the Three Friends did return the fire
of the coaster and the cruiser. No dam
| age was done to either the Spaniard or the
| tug.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-01
BATTLE WITH A GUNBOAT.
Cubans Reply to Her Fire From
Their Stronghold.

Havana, Dec. 31.-Reports have been re-
ceived here that on Dec. Il the Spanish
gunboat Vasco Nunez Balboa fired upon
a rebel stronghold at AIaravi near Ba-
racoa, in the province of Santiago de
Cuba. The rebels replied to the attack,
and a rapid exchange of eannonading en-
sued, but the rebels batteries We're finally
silenced. The gunboat received slight
damage to her hun, boats and rigging from
the enemys shots and had two gunners
injured.
Col Cirujeda expresses his belief that
the rebel general, Silvero Sanchez. was
killed in the battle recently fought at
Cayo Rosa.
Official reports give details of two en-
counters between troops and parties of
rebels in the province OF Matanzas, in
which the rebels were defeated and dis
persed with the loss of II killed and many
wounded. The troops had five men wound
ed.
The Hon. D. Money. member of the
committee of foreign affairs of the Amerl-
can House of Representatives, who is now
here studying the Cuban question, declines
to make any statement regarding his pro-
posed method of inquiry into the insur-
gents side of the question. 1t is hardly
believed probable that he will be able to
obtain safe conduct that will allow him
to reach the rebel lines.
The correspondent of the Liberal of Ma
drid has had an interview with Gen. Wey-
ler at the latter's camp near Candelaria.
When questioned if he would issue de-
cree declaring that the province of Pinar
del Rio had been pacified Gen. Weyler
said he would not adopt such a measure.
He added that his modesty and prudence
counselled him to only dictate measures
for the organization of the forces remain
ing in the province to pursue the bandits.
1t was his intention, he declared, to send
two-thirds of his forces to the provinces OF
Havana, Matanzas and Santa Clara and
to strengthen the central trocha, which
extends from Jucaro to Moron. He would
also order the concentration in the cities
and towns of all the residents in the pro-
vince of Havana, as he had done in Pinar
del Rio.
Regarding the sugar crop, Gen. Weyler
said he would decide according to circum-
stances whether or not to allow the plant
ers to grind.
The captain general said in conclusion
that there are now only 500 rebels in the
province of Pinar del Rio, and that they
were divided into two bands, commanded
by Ruis Rivero and Ducassi.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-01
BERMUDA OFF FOR A CRUISE.
The Authorities Fear She Is Again
Bent on FiIibustering.

Bent on Filtbustering.
New York, Dec. 31.-The steamer Ber-
muda, which gained notoriety early in the
year as a Cuban filibuster. sailed this
morning in ballast, Ostensibly for Ber-
muda on a wrecking trip. Capt. William
Scott was in command of the vessel. That
there is well defined fear in some quar-
ters that the filibuster is about to engage
in another expedition to Cuba was evil
denced by the fact that the United States
revenue cutter Manhattan preceded the
Bermuda to sea with the purpose of keep
ing her company as far as the three
mile limit, so that the laws of neutrality
could not be violated.
The revenue cutter Manhattan did not
go out to the three-mile limit with the
Bermuda, as was given out by treasury
officers this morning.
The cutter left the alleged filibuster at
the "middle buoy" near the junction of
the main ship and swash channel, in the
lower bay, and returned to the city.
AS the vessels parted company the Ber-
muda gave three prolonged blasts of her
steam whistle as salute, little sarcasm
to which the cutter people did not reply.
The agents and owners of the Bermuda
deny absolutely that she is bound on an
unlawful mission, and particularly a fill
clustering expedition. They insist that
she is en- route to Bermuda to tow to this
city the steamer Tyrian, which is there
disabled and cannot be repaired at that
mort.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-01
DEBs NOW a SOCIALIST.
The Competitive system Declared
Utterly Cannibalistic.

Terre Haute, Ind, Dec. a.-Eugene ".
Debs has left the Peoples party and be-
come an out and out socialist In a letter
to be printed tomorrow in the Railway
Times, he states that he supported Bryan
and free silver not because he regarded
the free coinage of silver as panacea for
national ills, but because it furnished a
rallying cry and common ground against
the trusts syndicates and corporations,
and once united they could press forward
against industrial slavery.
He says that so per cent. of the organized
wage earners voted for Bryan and the re-
suit of the election was due to the fact
that unorganized workers Overwhelmingly
outnumbered those who were organized.
The ballot however, much It has been eu-
logized, has been beaten to the earth by
Doodle and can not be relied upon TO exc
cute the will Of the people while they are
In industrial bondage.
The leaders of the socialist army, he
says, have thrown open the door Of hope to
the toiling masses. Speaking for himself
he says he is a socialist, because he has
become convinced that the competitive
system is utterly cannibalistic. The issue
Is socialism VS.. capitalism. He confesses
to no hope for the toiling masses except
by the pathway mapped out by the So
cialistS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-01
THE BRANCH POsToFFIcE.
savannah May Have IL IL She Can
show She Needs Ii.

Washington. Dec S1.-savannah may
have a branch postofiice established in
the southern section of the city. If POST
Postmaster General data sufficient to Gar-
rant the expenditure of the money neces-
sary. While at the postoffice department
to-day your correspondent invited the at
tention of Acting Postmaster General
Frank Jones to the desire of the citizcns
of Savannah for branch postofiice. The
establishment of new offices, branch or
otherwise, are authorized under the direc-
ton of Gen. Jones, who has jurisdiction
over that division of the postal service.
He says the subject has never been men,
toned to him before and he will cheerfuliy
take the matter under consideration, IL
Postmaster Haines will address him an Of
fetal communication, setting forth the ne
cessity for the establishment of a branch
office, together with such recommendations
as to the site and the amount of addi-
tional service needed To estab-
lish a fully equipped branch office or SUBJ
station, for the collection and the delivery
of the mails ample reasons will be re-
quired. Gen. Jones says he has no de-
sire to retard the growth of the postal
service In any section of the country, ana
he Is willing at all times to grant addl-
tonal facilities whenever and wherever
they are requested and can be justified.
He appreciates the fact that the people of
this country never complain Of eX-
travagance when the government money
is expended in expediting the collection
and the delivery of mail, but he holds that
good and sufficient reasons should be Of
fered when such extensions are proposed.
Gen. Jones appears to be very friendly
inclined toward Savannah and when he
was informed of the immense amount of
business transacted at the Savannah post
office, he seemed surprised that the city
is not already provided with one or more
branch offices. The matter can be prompt
ly adjusted, without a special act Of con-
gress, If Postmaster Haines will put the
case before Gen. Jones in good form. The
post office authorities are not going
around the country looking for places to
expend the appropriations placed at their
disposal, but there is a fund on hand to
enable them to enlarge and improve the
service in just such instances as Is pre-
sented in Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-01
MINERS HEAD BLOWN OFF.
Two Other Men Badly Injured by the
Same Explosion.

Bay City, Mich, Dec. S1.-An explosion
occurred to-day at the Monito coal mines,
six miles west of Bay City. One man
named Caspar was instantly killed The
top of his head was blown off and his
body badly mangled and burned. He
leaves widow and two children.
The names of the injured are:
Michael Simm, leg broken, side injured,
left shoulder and back bruised and burn
ed.
Edward Kelley, burned from head to
foot and his face filled with coal dust.
The men had gone into neY entry
against orders, and as soon as they en-
tered their lamps ignited the gas with
which the entry was filled. The miners
had been ordered by the superintendent
to keep out of the entry until the gas
was removed