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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-27
The pneumatic Roller Skate.

The pneumatic roller skate will catch
popular favor one of these days and
have great boom. Many persons think
that the old roller skating industry has
completely died out; but, on the con-
trary, thousands and thousands OF pairs
are sold every year Children use them
on asphalt streets, and the makers say
that the demand is steadily increasing.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-27
When the Oven Is Too Hot.

When baking i'll an oven that is too
hot at the top. fill with cold water a
dripping pan that is about an inch deep
and place it Oh the top CRATE of the
oven Should the oven be too hot on
the bottom put CRATE under tho ar
ticle that is to be baked This precau-
ton. says the Philadelphia Times. will
prevent disastrous results.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-27
How to Discourage an Agent.

The canvasser with the patent adjust
able fiatiron heater had talked for Ii
minutes without break when the wo-
man Of the house interrupted him by
producing a small card and lead pencil
and remarking in calm, emotionless
way:
II haven't heard word you have
said. Please write it on this. %
He looked ;;; the card, gasped once OF
twice and wcnta away with his lips NOV,
ing nervously, hut no sound issuing from
them. Tribune.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-27
OUR NEW YORK LETTER.
Thousands of Persons AFRO Anxious to
Serve tho Greater City-The Aw-
iul Graz Fcv letting.
rsnnc3nl Corrcsnondsncc.l

Now that the good people OF this city
have become tired of telling Just how
it happened chat Van Wycll WAS elected
mayor by a plurality CT more than
so, 600 over Low thousands Of tue rank
aud file arc busy looking up the list of
minor Offices ut the disposal of the III
coming administration. Most of these
people proceed on the hypothesis that
rs there are 80 many thousands Of jobs
moro or less soft that will be given TO
somebody tic percentage chance OF got
ting one of them is more than usually
large There is something i'll that, OF
couTSc lpti5 must be remembered that
there are also = p"oHortionately greater
number OF applicants now that the city
is about twice us large rs before. Nat
urallv. therefore, there arc bound to be
moro disappointed than appointed per-
sons after the LIST day of January next.
Still, although almost every one OF those
who are willing and anxious to serve
the city-.for q conSideration-is aware
of that fact, he is apt to incline to tho
opinion that it applies only to the 9th
er fellow, and that 50 far rs he is con-
ceyned he has ''cinch" on the place he
is after, to use tic vernacular
Tho Betting Continues.
While tic campaign was in progress
of course there were al sorts Of wagers
made, some Of them absolutely inane
and others as sensible as bets ever can
be. But there was scarcely q possible
phase Of the outcome which did not
have ODDS offered against it by the pro-
fessional election bettors, OF whom there
are many in this city. While this was
all doubtless very reprehensible it was
nevertheless natural in New York,
where the opportunity to bet is never
missed
This spirit was strikingly manifested
the other day when friend informed
me that ho had wasered that before tho
Sth day Of January next steps will have
been inauGuratei III at least enc case
for tho purpose of obtaining from the
courts On Interpretation of some pro-
vision Of the Greater New York char
ter. He did not specify any particular
clause, but he felt certain that some
one of the many would be found defect
i've within week after the new charter
will have gone into effect. 1t is not by
any means improbable either, if our
friends the lawyers are to be believed,
that my friend may win his wager. for
many of these assert that the instru-
ment under which the big city is to be
governed is notoriously defective in in
numerable points This may simply be
a case where the wish is father TO the
thought, but thousands Of persons will
be greatly surprised if the time of the
judiciary is not largely occupied after
the new years beginning in telling the
people who drew up the charter what it
is all about
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-27

DR.. Eirschfelder's Consumption Cure.
Dr. Joseph Q Hirschfelder, who is
probably the most talked about physl-
clan in the country today on account of
his alleged discovery of g new consump-
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-27

creu.
Most attractive are the new flower
stands made TO hold candle or lamp as
well The flowers are in various shaped
holders. resting on the table while the
candle rises from their midst and is
completed with silk shade. Pretty
basket holders support single lights OF
two. three or four lights, and the vari
Gus novelties appear IN graduated sizes
suitable fer the large formal dinner or
the coy little ho;ne purity
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-27
Tor Dollar Gas.

1t seems to be pretty generally admit
ted that the legislation at Albany last
year with reference to the price of gas
III this city has not given satisfaction
1t was provided by the measure then
adopted that there should be an annual
decrease in the price until the 81 per
1000 rate was reached. AS result no
one notices the difference, and the cry
is now for dollar gas on every hand. 1t
will not be IN any sense a party meas
ure, as it is doubtful ii many legislators
can be found who will be willing to op-
pose it. Then. too, the newspapers of
the CITY are practically solid for it, aud
if they WI, only remember that some
times good thing may be killed by too
much blu4ter the prospects for gas at
sensible and Just figure will be exceed
ingly bright Already the members Of
the incoming assembly are announcing
that they purpose making the gas COM
panies toe the mark 1t is true that
we heard this same sort of talk a year
ago, but there appears to be more be-
hind it this til:e. as the lawmakers
have at last become convinced that the
people are i'll earnest i'll their demand.
JOSEPH RUSSELL
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-27

:" stops for passengers On signal to conduot
80 Tally, e1e3pt Sunday.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-27

This Office for neat and we'll execu
ted Job Work of every description.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-27
NOVEL CANDLE llOl.nEEs.

Indeed when once it has been thus de-
lightfully SHADED the friendly light
seems crude and dazzling when uncov-
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-27
Chief Byrnes Again?

1t is possible that Byrnos may be the
chief of police OF the Greater New
York. If this should occur, twill serve
to show what funny pranks the whirli-
gig OF time plays sometimes. When
Bvrnes retired from the head Of the po-
lice department, it was generally under
stood that his action did not cause the
commissioners much loss of sleep In
fact, there nas IN impression that
Bvrnes understood that his retirement
would be commended by the police COM
missioners more highly than anything
else that be might possibly do. Every
body said, That is the end Of Byrnes, "
and itwas-for awhile But if the pres
ent plan goes through the ex-chief will
be very much in evidence once more.
There is only one thing in the way Of
his elevation, and that is the very I'M
portant fact that he is at the present
time not even member Of the police
department. of either Brooklyn or New
York Under the provisions Of the new
charter the head of the department must
be selected from enc OF four men. These
are the Chief and deputy chlel CT NEW
York and the superintendentan and deputy
superintendent OF Brooklyn.
But this is a point which can easily
be evaded 1t is now suggested that Pc
lice Commissioner Welles Of the City
of Churches appoint Byrnes patrol
man at once and then elevate him at in
tervals of a few days until he shall
have reached position from which he
may be jumped to the head OF the com
bined forces of the greater city Under
ordinary circumstances this would be
an impossibility, but as Superintendent
McKelvcy of Brooklyn retired some
time ago and his place has not yet been
filled there is no reason why the scheme
will not work, and if those who pretend
to be "in tile know are to be believed
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-27

IL norway pvop.o VIC ;.-e not .aoo:-
mated are not allowed to vote at an cleo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
ron SALE on ENCHANGE.

BEAUTIFUL WEST FRAN X LI ~
STREET LOT. 30xl50 feet. VIII sell lt
very low figures. or Will exchange for u,
proved property.
G. Ia q H. l.. DENOON
de l4-2t S2l Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
THE RUM0R REVIVED
OF A DEAL BETWEEN HUNTINGTON
AND THE ARMsTRONGs.
Newport News Thinks That There Is
BottOm to It--A statement That
Emphasizes the Report-Talk of
Land Sale.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, December ID
Cspccial)-It is rumored here that the deal
between c. p. Huntington, the founder
of Newport News, and the Armstrong;,
the great gun manufacturers, of England.
for the purchase OF the ship-yard plant
here by the latter will be consumated in
a short time. This report is emphasized
by the statement that a deal is about TO
be closed between Mr. Huntington and
the Old Dominion Land Company for the
purchase by the former of large tract
OF land directly to the north Of and adj
joining the present site of the ship-yard.
The ship-yard now covers a half mile
OF water front. and the land transaction
with the Old Dominion Company win
give the millionaire control of another
half mile OF valuable waterfront pro-
perty. 1t Is very clear in the minds Of
the knowing ones that Mr.. Huntington
has no idea of Increasing the plant of
the Newport News Ship-Buildlng and
Dry Dock Company. 1t looks, then. like
the founder Of Newport News is buying
the additional waterfront property for
the Armstrong;. who will not only ope-
rate the most complete ship-yard in
America. and perhaps in the world. but
also large plants for the manufacture of
ordnance and armor-plate. II has been
understood for "A long time that the Arm
sirongs, were DESTROYS OF locating in the
United States, and duplicating their great
plants, which are said TO be doing the
largest business OF the kind In the world
There Is no doubt that the coming Of
the widely-known English capitalists TO
Newport News would be the making OF
the city. With a ship-yard, an ordnapce
plant, and factory for the manufacture
Of armor-pIate Sir William Armstrong
would employ about 1900 men, which |
means that at least 900 more would be |
brought 10 Newport News. Many of the |
contracts which the Armstrong firm Sc |
cures from all over the world would be |
hied right here. and ship-building, esDe- |
ciaiiy, would always DO alive.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
THE COHEN CO THE COHEN co.

sist Of the following portraits: Colonel
John Page. l.. Mann Page, l. (bOy); Judith
Carter, wife of Mann Page; Mathew
Page Mary Mann, wife of Mathew Page:
Mann Page II. Gather of Governor
Page; Alice Grymes (wife of Mann Page,
IL, and boy Governor Page; Governor
John Page; Hon. John Page Uncle of
Governor Page; Jane Bird wife Of Hon.
John PAGE. she was from Westover. DIR.
Page arrived this morning from New
York, and personally supervised the I'M
packing and arranging in the college
library of the ten portraits described
above. The gift is one Of the handsomeSt
ever received at the college, and the
generous donor IS the recipient OF
cordial thanks from the president and
members OF the faculty. Dr. Page is one
Of the most eminent physicians Of New
York. gentleman of fine attainments,
and splendid personal appearance, and a
fitting representative of the old Page
family. For years nc has been earnest in
his endeavor TO perpetuate the memory of
his noble ancestors, and TO that end has
contributed largely of his means. Among
other marks OF veneration for his illus
trlouS family dead he has erected here
in the old Bruton churchyard a handsome
marble monument bearing the Page coat
OF arms, and has also placed in Old Bru-
ton church a beautiful memorial window
DIR. Page is the guest of DR.. and Mrs V.
II. Garrett, Nicholson avenue.
Our people are much exercised over the
fight now going on for the county judge
cussed wherever there is a meeting of the
supporters Of the respective candidates.
The two candidates are the incumbent.
Judge sydney Smith, and Mr. Robert II.
Armistead, a well-known member Of our
bar, and Superintendent of our Public
Schools. A number of the friends of Mr.. |
Armistead left this morning for Rich !
mond IN his behalf ana Smith delega- |
ton left this evening.
In the County Court to-day before |
judge sydney Smith, Professor Lyman |
b. Wharton qualified as administrator of |
Paulina Wharton. deceased. in a bond of |
$3.50, with Professor Hugh S. Bird as |
surety.
EX-Postmaster Archie Brooks; IL II.
Smith, treasurer of the college; G. u. |
Armistead, steward and cashier of the
Eastern State Hospital; Hon Thomas
Newman, eX-Treasurer of York, and Cap
tain Ed. Maynard, of Bruton. left this |
morning for Richmond to meet Senator
Barnes and Delegate Powell. from this
legislative district
Miss Nirgie Armistead is in Hampton.
at the bedside of her aunt Miss Julia
Armistead who is very low.
MIR. and Mrs Tazewell Taylor. from
Norfolk, were here yesterday the guests
Of DR.. James ID. Moncure. Mrs. TAYLOR
was Miss Annie McCaw, well known i'm
Richmond, and sister of Mrs Haws, OF
that city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
LECTURE by SAM JONES.
The Noted Evangelist Entertnins n
Large Crowd at the Tabernacle.

Rev. Sam u. Jones. vigorous, vehement
and picturesque as ever. lectured TO q
crowd Of nearly eight hundred at the
Grace-Street Tabernacle last night. lis
theme "The Battle OF Life and HOW u
Win It." was treated by the evangelist
in q thoroughly entertaining style. 9nd
proved as amusing as II was instructive,
his remarks provoking almost continuous
laughter.
Mr. Jones was introduced in a brief but
happy speech by Rev. r.. IL. Hatcher, pas
tor of the First Baptist church. Norfolk.
Rev. DR.. 4. l.. Dickinson occupied seat
on the platform.
The leNturer pictured in his own pecu-
liar style the life OF the true Christian,
as contrasted with that followed by the
wording. and the influence or the eX-
ample Of each upon his fellOw-man. lie
spoke chiefly in the couoquial style. en-
ploying for emphasis and Illustration the
grotesQue i'm facial expression, declama-
ton and gesticulation. The lecture might
be termed a melange Of bright sayings
and quaint illustrations, illuminated with
innumerable trite and interesting Jones'
isms.
The common incident of n lengthy train
Of freght-cars passing the Tabernacle,
with clamorous changing OF bell ana loud
shrieking of steam whistle, the lecturer
turned TO exceedingly humorous account.
Throwing up his hands Mr.. Jones eX-
claimed. IF that procession keeps up
were going to have a picnic here to-
night" When the laughter had d1ed away
he added IF | were going to build
temporary structure, this is the very spot
I'd build II on. but If ! wanted 10 camp
permanently I'd 80 on higher up the
road"
He ridiculed American politics and poll
ticlans, and lampOoned the Virginia
Legislature. incidentally making allusion
to the recent history investigation.
Preceding the lecture selections were
rendered by a vocal quartette composed
Of Mrs. a. NJ. Tyler, Miss Erna Bass, Mr..
Haddon Watkins, and DR.. Ralph Gle
montg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
SLUGGISH BLOOD
The Cnusc OF Much, Perhaps Most,
NATURALIZATION TO Keep IL Clear
and Circulating.

Ihere Is one thing that is admitted by
everybody. that the blood must be kept
moving ii the brain Is to be clear and
the health good. No one ever questions
this, and yet how few people have good
circulation. Sometimes the pulse seems
10 be running away, and again. 1t can
hardly be felt. This Is all wrong. Any
man or woman who wishes health (and
who does not?) must have an even and
good circulation Of the blood.
There IL only one way by which this
can be accomplished. and that Is by the
use OF pure stimulant--not an ordinary
one, bat something pure. palatable. and
reliable. Such. IN the highest degree, is
Duffy's Pure Malt Whisky. and such IT
has been proven to be for score OF
years. 1t IS the most popular stimuant in
the world and 1t owes it's popularity
wholly to its merit. Care should be taken
TO see that Duffy's. and only DuTy's, is
used.
Insist upon having your druggist or
grocer give you what you ask for. There
are all the health-giving qualities i'm
Duffy's Pure Malt. and you Will certain
y find IL so upon trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14

future legislation as may be necessar!
10 that end
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
Office Collector City Taxes,
Room Z, First Floor. City Hall,
Richmond, Va, December /. 1897.
NOTICE TO TAY-pAYERs

The residue Of City Taxes for 1897 is
NOW DUE AND PAYABLE at this office.
Five per cent. added to bills not half
paid in June; 5 per cent. will be added to
half bills not paid by end of the year.
Interest at per cent. also attaches to
all taN-bills as soon as reported delin-
quent.
Every male q years of age, and every
person keeping house or doing business
in the city is assessed for personal taxes,
taxes during the year will please call and
settle, so as to avoid being posted as de-
inquent.
GRADING, PAVING, PIPE, AND
SEWER CONNECTION BILLS are also
due. and will have TO be declared dein-
quent If not paid on or before end of the
year.
OFFICE OPEN UNTIL 6 Il. NJ.
f. w. CUNNINGHAM,
de 5-1m Collector OF City Taxes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
WILLIAMSBURG.
Portraits Presented TO william and
Mary Colicge-PersonnI

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. December 49,
Especially -yfan very handsome oil paint
ipss OF the Page family. running through
many generations. have been received by
the college. These paintings are sent 10
the college BY Dr. Richard Charming
Moore Page. now OF New York city.
Formerly Of Virginia. The college win Be
Inc custodian Of the paintings during his
me. ana AZ his death VIII. by his viii
become owner. The paintings were al,
u ~ 70 Df, Van H. Garrett. Professor
:. =, Nestufal sciences, and Will be hung In
sne library. They are by az feet each.
""1 '@e IN perfect condition. They con.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14

TRUSTEES SALE
IL or Tnn
Desirable IhlPs-Stog Store and lVsr
No. 7i5 North Third Street

BY virtue OF the ,rovielons ~ d., 49,.
deed OF trust. dated July .. - ~.
record In the Clerks Office Of pi,t-l
Shancery. Court, Deadlock ~ a.
IV', default having been made 4, tE.
ihent or the debt therein secure 81.
ing required so TO do. we viii e.r
pubic auction, on the premises. or
THURSDAY. DECEMBER ~ r...
at 4:SOg o'clock = NJ. the REAL rsq a.
described In said deed. as follow. .....
lot or land In the city OF Richrnort
the improvements thereon ON ft' ri
llne OF Third street between Jqek.... .n
Duval streets, commencing f- ~
lnches north Of Jackson street r...-.
thence In northerly direction = ~.
east line OF Third street. and ~
thereon p feet. and running hqek I.
parallel lines ~ feet 20 an ALLOW 10
wide" The Improvements c0r..., ~
large three-stOry building c.-t.,.
about fourteen room. with moG.r-
Veniences. renting for SIS Der nor'b
TERMS: Cash az 10 expense ia
cutting this Trust, and To nav ~ -
OF N'3iS.2y; balance I'm equal irgf4Ir,.
at one and two years
g. T. DEMON
., r. Il. SUTTON
uS ~ Trustee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14

BY virtue OF certain deed M ,-r..
dated June z, 1894. and recorded In IT,
rico County Court Clerks ofo. .1 ~
Book ll5 y. page 226. default having 90
made In the payment OF portion III tt
debt secured thereby. and hat.rg B.
required by the beneficiary THERE'S n -
do. we will. on "
THURSDAY, DECEMBER N l1-
at o'clock p. NJ, on the premises r..
coed 70 sell, by public auction tha pp1
PEltTY conveyed therein being thl- n.
or land, with improvements no.
fronting IS feet on the east 81.
Twenty-third street. at the corner ~ %
street, and running back between r4r1rl
lines 10 feet 20 an alley 10 feet via. ny
improvements consist OF "a tul..fs..
dwelling, with about seven room. s-f
nails; also, good stable. This Isl ID r-..t
delightful locality 20 dwell. and sfr
attract the attention Of any ono g..Ir.r,
a good home az small cost.
TERMS: Cash sufficient 10 nav q1 co.tt
OF executing the trust. an taxes b. IAN ~
sale, and debt OF Sfd20. and as 10 .fft
residue Of the purchase money. uror rl.h
terms as TO cash or credit as the trustees
may determine, which will De- aur0urcaI
at sale. f. SITTERDTNG
ROBERT LECkY Jr
j. b. ELAN,
de II Trustees
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
Death in OnnncocI..

.ONANCOCK, VA. December l9-(Spe-
cial. (--Mr. Thomas Alfred Northam. one
OF the Oldest and most highly esteemed
citizens Of the Eastern Shore OF Virginia.
died yesterday evening at his home. in
Onancock, In the 18th year of his age.
lie had been i'll for several weeks and his
ueath was NOT unexpected. The deceased
was the oldest son of the late Colonel
James Northam, of KegOtank, who com
nanded the Accomac military Ia the war
OF 1872. Mr.. Northam leaves a vile and
SIX children. He was for many years n
merchant in the northern part OF Acco-
mac, and accumulated considerable
estate. lie was widely known. and had
many friends The funeral will take
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
THEY ROYALTY ENTERTAINED.
The BOSTON stars Score n Great Sue
cess at the Y. VI. &. A.

cess at the Y. NJ. &. A.
Lovetts Boston stars gave the initial
entertainment of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association members course last
night at the association hall and made
the opening number a great success.
The presence Of other noted attractions
i'm the city somewhat lessened the crowd
but a very good audience was assembled
at the opening Of the entertainment.
The programme was Of great variety,
and every one seemed pleased.
1t would be hard 10 say which OF the
four artists gave greatest satisfaction.
Miss Brewers plano selections and re-
citals were of the highest order.
Miss Hills voice was excellent, and she
sang her numbers with great tase and
earnestness. Her voice was mellow ana
pure, yet OF great power.
Miss Garritzs violin selections were re-
ceived with deserved applause.
But Mr.. Reynolds, the singing humO-
rist, made the fun OF the evening In
his third number, '1ndividualities. by
the simple change of three hats. he be-
came first the typical lrishman. then the
New Hampshire farmer, and finally the
merry-faced Dutchman, making loads of
genuine amusement for the audience.
The company possess true merit, and
the committee expect TO have them again
next season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14
Thanks for kindneeses.

The Board of Fire Commissioners met
IN the ffre-Alarm office in regular session
last night, All he members being pres-
ent. The commissioners voted 10 extend
thanks TO the following gentlemen for
kindness to the department at the re-
cent inspections: J. w Ferguson q Son.
for printing the invitations; the Crystal
Ice Company, for the loan OF two horses;
John Murphy, for the loan or a flag, and
10 Charles Il. Boiling. Superintendent OF
the City Water-Works. for courtesies.
Routine business engaged the commits
siOners for the remainder Of the session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-14

The stated meeting of Pickett Camp OF
Confederate Veterans was neid at the
camp quarters. on Eighth street. last
night, with Commander w. Il. woody
presiding. Routine business almost sole
~ occupied the attention OF the camp.
this being enlivened by the sharp but
pleasant retorts Of the members. The
committee appointed to draft suitable
resolutions in respect TO the memory OF
Andrew j. Berry, comrade recently
passed TO the other side. reported, and
the resolutions were accepted.
The camp then adjourned.