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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

Observation-Disclosures Compan-
ion, cook book compiled by Miss
Bessie Gunter, can be bought at
ENTERPRISE Office, or w. T. Wise's
drug store, Onancock. Suitable for
Xmas presents and all the proceeds
from same given to charitable pur-
poses.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

Through the solicitation of the pub
lie, declare myself a candidate for
the Office of Supervisor for Pungo-
league Magisterial District, and if
do positively promise that |
will discharge the duties of the Office
on economical principles, for the best
interests of the people.
Respectfully,
FRANK II. STOCKLEY.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

A large number Of converts to
Mormonisn have been made in Han
over and the most of them are NOV
ing out to Utah.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17
Franklin {. Lewis,
HUNTING CREEK, VA,
Dealer in
DRY Goods
NOTIONS, GROCERIES,
SHINGLES.
CYPRESS LUMBER, sc.

Also agent for the gasoline
boat, which leaves his wharf
every Tuesday for Baltimore,
returning Friday, and which is
still carrying potatoes at 10 cts.
per barrel and other freight both
ways at the same low rates.
Empty barrels furnished at 10
cts, money letter free-a saving
in all to shipper of 9 cts. per
barrel.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

l take this method of announcing
myself q candidate for the Office Of
Constable, for Pungoteague magis-
terial district, at the May election.
Those who support me, may rely on
me giving my entire time and atten-
tioD to the duties of the office, as
shall not engage in any other bust
ness or pursuit, but devote my whole
time to the interest and service of
people. Respectfully,
JIM Bob BULL.
Keller, March Is, ~.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

For SALE-Light Brahma eggs at
80 cents per setting of Is. My stock
is we'll known. Alice NJ. Johnston,
Wachapreague, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

To the voters of Pungoteague cleo
tion district:
take this method Of announcing
myself a candidate for the position Oh
Constable in this district at the en-
suing May election. If it shall be
the pleasure of my fellow citizens to
elect me to the position of Constable
| promise a most earnest, dillgent
and faithful discharge of all the
duties appertaining to the position
to the best of my ability consistent
with discretion and an answering
obedience to duty. Respectfully,
WIN. L. DRUMMoND.
Pungoteague, Va, Feb. 1G, '97.
I will be a candidate for the Office
of Justice of the Peace for Puugo-
league magisterial district, this COM
ing May election.
G. E. WINDER.
Pungoteague, Va, April 8, 1897.
I announce myself candidate for
the office of Justice of the Peace in
Lee district at the May election, and
will, if elected, discharge the duties
of the Office to the best Of my ability.
Respectfully,
S. r. NELSON.
Onancock, Va, April 6, '97.
To the voters of Lee Magisterial
District:
If the voters of said district feel
disposed to nominate me (at the demo-
cratic primary if such be adopted),
aud re-elect me to the office of usttce
of the Peace for said district, | will
serve them to the best of my judy
ment and ability. Thanking them
for their former support, l remain
yours, LEVI II. BoGGS.
Cashville, April 6, '97.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

At the request of many friends l
announce myself o candidate for the
office of Supervisor for Atlantic dis
trict, subject to the democratic prim-
AIRY, and if elected, do promise that [
will discharge the duties of the office
to the best of my ability.
HIRAM BRITTINGHAM.
New Church, March 9Th, 1897.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

To the voters of Pungoteague Mag
isterial District:
After much solicitation from many
friends and long elaboration on my
own part, | announce myself a can
didate for the Office of Justice of the
Peace for this district. If elected,
pledge myself to perform the duties
of the office to the best of my ability.
Where my duty leads | shall follow.
Yours truly,
THOMAS B. Ross.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

To the voters of Atlantic District:
l announce myself Il candidate for
the Office of Constable for Atlantic
district, subject to the democratic
primary; if nominated and elected,
will discharge the duties of said
Office to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
BENZ. T. GRoToN.
Jenkins Bridge, Va, March 3, '97.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

Entries f. 7 the free for all
pace and trot, mile heats, best 3
/. ), for Eastern Shore horses
have closed. The race will take
place on the Fair Grounds, near
keller, Wednesday, May Goth.
The entries are as follows:
W. G. West, Whitefoot, re-
cord 2:36.
J. c. Orwell, Regulus, record
2::25.
j. E. Roberts, ]. R., record
2:3S.
joe Guy, Little Guy, record
]. R. Bull, Lamp Girl, record
2:35.
First horse to receive so per
cent. of all entrance money,
second horse to receive so per
cent of gate receipts, third horse
to receive 25 per cent. of gate
receipts, fourth horse to receive
Is per cent. of gate receipts.
Race to be called at l O'Clock
sharp.
National Trotting Association
Rules to govern.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

Anyone interested in the pur-
chase of Ice Cream will find it
to their interest to write me be-
fore buying elsewhere. My aim
is best goods and will compete
in price with other manufacture
ers. Send me your order.
Parties living on the border of
Pocomoke sound can, if they
prefer it that way, get their
cream by boat. | will deliver
it at my oyster house for them.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17
A Card--RemoVal.
L. j. WILSON, ~. p,
General Conyeyancer and Col
leCting A emf.

Having removed his Office to this
town, is now fully prepared to at
tend to any and all business in his
line. Special attention paid to the
adjustment of Foreign Claims.
Thankful for past patronage, SO
licits continuance of same, and
hopes by prompt attention to bust
ness to receive an increased patron
age. Very Respectfully,
l.. T. j. WILSON.
Office: Stockton Ave,
Greenbackville, Va, Jan. 10, '97.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

Will sold at SIT per Cape Charles Money
paid before the goods shipped No exception will
be necessary to send in orders at an early date only limited
will the farmers financial troubles
buying teaches economy large money buyers
requires drumming expenses for collecting bad
debts suits free to overproduce crops
ruin the markets. There is worry of mind anyone Cash
Guano and sweet potatoes gave grand past
season. For particulars, write to
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17
Our Expense Account.

When we talk about cutting down
the expenses of the State government,
let us examine the list and see which
one of the following items we would
reduce:
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17
NNT To lOUR OWN
| iOOA INTEREST

And buy your building material
from us, as we guarantee prices
to suit the times. We have IN
stock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
Talking in Their Sleep.

CNew York Mail and Express)
you think I am dead"
The apple-tree said,
Because l have never a leaf TO show,
Because ! stoop
And my branches drOoD,
And the dull gray mosses over me grow!
But I'm alive I'm trunk and shoot;
The buds of next May
/ fold away,
But pity the withered grass at my root"
"You think / am dead"
The quick grass said,
Because / have parted with stem and
blade.
But under the ground
/ am safe and sound.
With tho SHOWS thick blanket over me
laid.
I'm all alive and ready TO shoot,
Should the spring Of the year
Come dancing here;
But l pity the flower without branch or
root
"You think 1 am dead"
a soft voice said.
Because not brafch or root own?
/ never have died.
But close ! hide
In pumy seed that the wind has sown.
Patient l wait through the long winter
hours:
You will see me again
| shall laugh at you then.
Out of the eyes of a hundred flowers"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
NEWSPAPER LIBEL.

The newspapers Of Massachusetts
are knocking at the doors of the State
Legislature petitionmg for relief from the
operations Of the Massachusetts libel
laws as they apply to the guild.
What is asked is not that the freedom
of the press" be enlarged, but that such
notifications be made in the laws as
will prevent speculative and groundless
suits for libel, will not permit the pre-
sumption of malice, where no malice eX-
lists. and will not allow anything be-
yond actual damages, unless malice shall
have been clearly established, and unless
a prompt and adequate correction was re-
quested and refused. In the interest of
fairness and justice, it might not be
amiss for the General Assembly of Vir-
ginia to study the petition Of the Massa-
chusetts newspapers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
FRANCIS JosEPn's DESIRE.


Periodically. there have come rumors
OF the agitation in Austria-Hungary OF
the question Of setting aside the Salic
law in the dual monarchy so that the
succession may pass to the grand
daughter of Francis Joseph, but these
rnmors have generally lacked definite
ness and have not. as a rnie' peen
taken seriously. Now, however IL Is
stated in a cablegram that owing 10 the
illness OF Archduke Francis Ferdinand,
the heir presumptive, the old Emperor mas
not only taken under grave considera-
ton the matter OF securing the success
sion TO his granddaughter. the Arch
duchess Elizabeth. but has been sound
Ing his ministers, both in Austria ana III
Hungary, in order to ascertain what
strength could be counted on Tor inc
movement. The statement is also made
that the Emperor has found ready sup
port in Hungary, but little. or none IN
Austria.
1t Is not surprising that the Magyars
should take kindly to the proposed
change In the order OF succession. TEey
remember Maria Theresa, who did more
for Hungary than any other ruler mas
done. save the present Empcror-hing'
since the Crown Of St stephen was
merged into that OF the Hapsburgs. And
this recalls one Of the most Ora
matte and thrilling scenes in the history
Of any people-the scene in which MARIA
Theresa, with her infant In her arms,
appeared before the Hungarian Diet at
Pressburg, appealed to the loyalty or
the mobiles. and evoked from them
their memorable OATH which they sealed
by pouring out their blood for her ike
water. Their passionate "Moriamur pro
'rege nostro,' Maria Theresa" was
echoed throughout the length and breadth
of the land. was signal for general
uprising of the nation. and rallied to her
standard an army that enabled her
TO triumph over the great European com
bination that was arrayed against her.
and which refused to recognize the Prag-
matte Sanction under which she had
taken.
The loyalty and the dauntless courage
of the Hungarians in III rendered
possible the reign with all its beneilcent
results of Maria Theresa. The Magyar
influence in Austria Hungary to-day may
render possible the realization OF
Francis Joseph's desire as to an Empress
Queen. The Magyars are unques-
tionably the dominating power In the
Austro- Hungarian monarchy. Hungary
though she has ceased to be the blood
stained bulwark of Christianity Is
largely the bulwark of Francis Joseph
domains as against Russia. Should the
Magyars side with the Emperor-kins
with any degree of unanimity, and take
his proposition to heart. Austria might
find it the part of wisdom to yield grace
f,1l1V
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
Constitutional Changes.
Powhatan Courthouse. February 5, 1897
To the Editor of the Disnatch:

Powhatan Courthouse. February 5, 1897.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
In an article that appeared in your
paper of the I'd the writer wanted 20
know what changes we wish in the pre-
sent Constitution, etc. l suggest the fol-
lowing: Reduce the number of circuit
judges to eight. appoint one county
judge to four counties, one Common
wealth's Attorney to two counties; abolish
the offices of Commissioner of Agri-
culture, county treasurers and over
seers Of the poor; revise our jury system,
get law compelling the settlement OF
all civil cases by arbitration. division
of the school funds, and get rid Of some
Of the officers, -ghose salaries consume
a large portion Of it before IL reaches the
children. Require the payment Of 50 in
taxes of every man before he shall have
the right to vote, and make reduction
OF salaries, from Governor down.
If these reforms can be accomplished
without a convention. we would prefer
not TO have one. for we could easily man.
age the rest. FARMER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
HANNA,s PATENT INsIDEs.

Hanna, it is said has determined to
conduct campaign Of education" for
the next four years by furnishing a large
number Of newspapers throughout the
country with patent insides" (or al
ready printed Sheets, loaded up with
sound-money articles, or such other
literature as the National Republican
Committee may determine upon. Well,
that would be a decided improvement
upon Hanna's late campaign OF educa-
ton" in the South. which, according to
very good authority. consisted largely in
attempts to corrupt the youthful and
needy electorate by bribery.
After all, however. the new campaign
must, in the nature Of things be, to a
great extent, one of bribery; for the
paper that does not endorse the Hanna
literature it prints, and accepts his offer
simply to save expenses, will have been
bribed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
FREDERICKSBURG.
Deaths-United American Mechanics
State Council.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, February
s.-(special.)-John w. Jones, promi-
nent citizen of Stafford county, died at
his home near Brooks Station. last
night. leaving a wife and four children.
Mrs. w. r. Bowling, wife Of Wesley
r. Bowling. Esq, Of this county, died at
her home this afternoon.
The remains of Mrs. Maria Wolfe,
who died i'm Richmond Sunday. arrived
here to-day, and were inferred In the
family lot in the City Cemetery.
The Council of United American Me-
chanics OF Virginia and the District OF
Columbia met here to-day in their seventh
annual session. Delegates were in at
tendance from several sections. those
from Richmond being State-Nice-Coun-
cillor W. A. Clarke. Jr., and State-Coun-
cil-Treasurer NJ =. Whitehurst The or
der was found TO be In good condition.
satisfactory progress having been made
during the past year. The council adj
iourned this afternoon. after harmoni-
Gus session. The representatives, as
guests of the r. f.. Lee Council. Of this
city. were entertained at the Templar
House
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
For the Dispatch.)

The voters Of Richmond will recollect
any person or persons, or party, who
curtail the public schools in any way.
Besides, it is not the part Of wisdom 10
do so. Let well enough alone.
Large numbers OF people move TO Rich
mond because Of its fine public schools,
and in that way they are one of the
greatest sources Of prosperity to the city.
The French found the educated German
soldier had the advantage and so our
workmen of all grades. having received
an excellent education from the public
schools, are far better workmen.
The school discipline and training also
makes better citizens.
Now. it is very foolish 20 kill the goose
that lays the golden eggs.
No; let it be the pride OF each party
and the policy Of rich. as we'll as poor. to
see to 1t that our public schools are not
allowed to deteriorate in any respect.
Even members Of the Board and Coun-
Gil in past years, have supposed because
a teacher got so a month that she got a
salary of $500, when really she got only
$3.50 I'm the session OF nine months.
statement in one Of the newspapers,
at first blush, is calculated 10 convey the
same very erroneous impression.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10

CONSERVATION 10 the mourners. Some
one suggested that the coffin be opened
and TO the dismay Of all present, 1t was
found that the wrong body was about
to be buried. Coleman was a colored
cook of large size, aged 81 years, and
well known here. 1t seems that he
was sent to the Central State Hospital,
at Petersburg. on July H. 1896, as an
insane man. On February ID the Ser
geant Of this city received notice OF
Coleman's death. and interment in the
hospital-grounds, at Petersburg, the no
tice being sent by the hospital authori-
ties. Coleman was quite a prominent
colored man, and an Odd-Fellow, and the
stanton Lodge arranged with j.
Nj. Wilkerson. undertaken, at Petersburg,
TO forward the body for nterment here.
The coffin arrived to-day, and when
opened at the gravesde It's occupant
was the body Of a youth about "a years
old. The negroes are much worried and
perpleXed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10

Whatever may be the faults of Mr.
Bradley Martin, whose wife's great ball,
to be given tonight. has inspired so
much newspaper notice and comment, he
cannot, 1t is evident be justly charged
with being a snob. Although he is one
Of the leaders of the 400. he makes one
condition regarding his wife's entertain
ments. which is alike creditable TO his
head and his heart. That condition IS
that while she is at liberty 10 invite
whomsoever she pleases and spend as
much money as she chooses on the affairs,
she must not ignore old friends, who
have been passed by in the race for sue
cess and wealth. AS a consequence, there
are at Mrs. Bradley Martins entertain
ments many persons whom the 400 have
left In the lurch because fortune has de-
serted them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
BY THE DISPATCH COMPANY

The DAILY DISPATCH is delivered TO
snhscr,bers AT FIFTEEN CENTS per
week. payable to the carrier weekly
Maned at Sc per annum; 50 for SIX
months; $50 for three months; Ooc' TOT
ons month. Price per copy. cents.
i've WEEKLY DISPATCH at 81 per
anEGm. -
The SUNDAY DISPATCH at Si''' Pc
ann,nn. or 20 cents for six inoh'hs'
Subscriptions In all cases paSaO'e ~
advance. and no paper continued al'',
fine expiration OF the time paid Tor SEM
post-ofice money order, check OF ies's,
tered letter. Currency sent by ma" "'Ni
be at the risk OF the sender SUBSCRIBERS
wishing their post-oiiice changed ihUs'
give their Ole as well as their new post
office. Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
Arbitration Trcnty-OyerrfdinG or
Two Presidential VctOes.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., February g.
To-day, as yesterday, the Senate spent
nearly the whole time of its session in
wrestling behind closed doors over the
arbitration treaty. At l o'clock, on
motion of Mr.. Sherman. chairman OF the
Committee on Foreign Relations, the gal
leries were cleared. the doors were closed,
and the consideration of the treaty was
entered upon.
During the transaction of the routine
morning business the concurrent
resolution introduced yesterday py
Mr.. Pettigrew, withdrawing from
the President a bill passed Dy
both houses. in relation TO the
tinber-culture law, was taken up ana
nassed. Mr.. Hill. who had first ques-
toned its legality, remarxing that that
question could be considered when the
bin again came before the Senate II
the President should return it,
A resolution was agreed to instructlng
the Judiciary Committee TO make IN
oujrv into the matter Of Mr.. Amidon
whose nomination as District Judge IN
North Dakota is before the Senate Tor
confirmation.
A Joint resolution was offered and re-
ferred. looking to the payment OF some
AZ 600 TO employees Of the Government
printing Office for leaves of absence
which they have not had since 1881
At 5:35 p. NJ. the Senate ADJOURNED
until tomorrow.
House of Representatives
President Cleveland was overruled by
the House to-day in the matter OF Vetoes
OF two pension bills. They were TOT
the benefit Of Rachael Patton and caro-
line Mowatt widows Of soldiers, VINO
had remarked and lost their second nus
hands The bills were vetoed, the mes
sages stated. upon the ground that their
massage would establish a dangerous
precedent. Mr.. Sulloway, OF New YORK,
in charge of one OF the bills, asserted
that the President had already approved
thirteen similar bills, so that the prece-
dent was pretty well established Inc
hill TO pension Rachael Patton was pass
ed "the objections Of the PresldehI 10
the contrary, Notwithstanding, by the
vote of 1877 TO 60, and that TO pension
Carolina Mowatt by the vote OF las TO %
After a brief debate the conference re-
port on the immigration bill was aSreeu
to-217 10 81. This makes the thlrd dls-
tinct proposition on that SUBJECT 'N''
the House has passed.
Senate amendments were concurred III
TO the bill giving preference rights 'or
purchases under the homestead law or
at private entry, to bona-hde purchasers
of swamp-lands, voted to the state OF
mississippi in aid of the construction oil
the Mobile and Ohio railroad, and after
wards restored to the public domain
Under the call of committees the 1oi-
lowing measures were passed; Joint reso-
luton to elect John Marshall Browne.
of Maine. a member of the Board Oh
governors OF the National Soldiers
Homes; Senate bill providing for the pro-
motion of passed assistant surgeons III
the navy; House bill imposing pehdiy
for the unauthorized or misleading use
of the word copyright
The House at 4:O5 o'clock, adjourned
until fn-mnrrOW.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10

The New York Life-Insurance Com
pany had DR.. Sidney II. Carney in its
employment as examining physician from
1869 until two years ago, when he was
discharged. His salary had been in
creased from time to time until in 1884
it was fixed at $4,000 a year. After his
discharge Dr. Carney brought suit against
the company for Sl6S,OoO damages, claim
that the contract was to continue during
his life. Justice Gildersleeve OF New
York. on Monday, in the Supreme Court,
dismissed the complaint. holding that the
directors Of the company had no
authority to make such contract. and
that it was void. The court followed the
decision Of the general term of the Su-
preme Court rendered some years ago in
the case of William II. Beers. who, as
vice-president of the same company, had
a like contract, which was declared to be
invalid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10
NEW DRESS GOODS.

There are new things under the sun; a.
least, new and better applications ol
things you have known. The fabrics lor
the new season prove that.
50-inch Ladies' Cloths, in all colors, zoc'
yard.
36-inch Black and White and Brown ana
White Checks, 25c. yard.
iO-inch Vigoreaux. in all new spring
shades. soc. yard. Merchants are wonder
ing how we can sell for soc. when their
price IS Sc
3G-inch Atwood Mixtures and Cheeks.
&c yard: handsome spring styles; real
value CSC.
4O-lnch Broken Checks. mixed colors'
4Sc yard.
Ss-inch Waffle Suiting. all new effects,
SOC. yard.
Black Etamine, 10 inches wide, 81 l-Zc
yard.
Black Mohair, 40 lcches. SOC. yard; just
as nice as you have been paying &c. tor
Beautiful Al-Wool Fancy Checks, Nc'
yard.
Twill vlgoreaux, for tailor suits, s5c.
yard. -,
SS-inch Mixtures. new Blue, new Green
new Tan, they are almost "a solid shade,
AZ l-2c. yard; worth 81 l-2c.
JULIUS SYCLE & SON, THE +
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-10

make-believe blockaSing is infinitely more
agreeable work than real blockading was
during the 1916 period.
by the way. the Southern Associated
Press distinguished Itself by its dis
patches descriptive Of the squadrons en-
counter with the storm. The story was
complete and well told, and was read
with interest by millions OF people.