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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-03-20
The Saw.

Pliny says that Tic saw was first in
vented by Dnda;as, bat, according to
Apollodorus, it was Tic invention Of
Talrs who used he j:wbole CT crcco-
die to cut through a piece Of wood and
then r..:;;:e al iron instrument IL imita-
ticn 4 it. The saw is represented on
the l,:crrr::2y.o,:.ts Of Egypt from $500 to
30C0 3. c. AS early as a. D. 1922
savn.iiis driven by water power were in
operation at Augsburg, and, it is be-
Heved, before this they were in opera
tion i'll Paris, driven by the current Of
tie Seine. The first sawmill erected i'll
tie Norway pineries was in 1880. Saw
mills were numerous in Italy in the six
teenth century. They were not intro
duced into England until 1868, when
native of Holland built one, but was
compelled to abandon it by the opposi-
ton of the populace, carpenters and
other artisans. who saw no good III such
q new tangled continuance.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-03-20

In unguardcd moments turn terribly
upon us and under their heels Of venge-
ance grind rs to powder. Rejected
blessings are Hovcnfold curses. We can
not comprc,ni2c tbs matter. We cannot
stand aside aid lccl; on Christ has de-
clared it, "All WHO are not with me
are against me. Lord Jesus, we sur
render.
The prophecies intimate that there
shall before the destruction Of the world
be one great battle between truth and
unrighteousncss. We shall not probably
see it on earth. God grant that We may
see it, bending from the battlements OF
heaven On the SIDE Of sin shall be ar
rayed all ferns of oppression and cruel
ty, led on by infamous kings and gen.
erals; the votaries of paganism, led on
by their priests; the subjects of Mohan-
mechanism, following the command Of
their sheiks. And gluttony and intem-
pcrancc and iniquity of every phase shall
be largely represented on the field. All
the wealth and splendor and power and
glory of wickedness shall be concentrate
ed on that one decisive spot and madden
ed by 10, COO previous defeats, shall
gather themselves up for one last ter
rible assault. With hatred to God for
their cause ard blasphemy for the battle
cry, they spread cut over the earth IN
square beyond square and legion be-
yond legion while in sc;ne ovcrhanging
cloud Of biaclness foul spirits of hell
watch this last struggle of sin and
darkness for dominion.
Scattered by the blasts Of Jehovah's
nostrils, plumber and sin and satanic
force shall quit the field. As the roar Of
the conflict sounds through the universe
all worlds shall listen The air shall be
full of wings of heavenly cohorts The
work is done, and in the presence of a
world reclaimed for the crown Of Jesus
and amid the crumbling Of tyrannies
and the defeat of satanic force and
amid the sound of heavenly acclama-
lions the church shall rise up III the i'm
age of our Lord, and with the crown Of
victory on her head and the scepter Of
dominion in her hand i'll the name Of
God shall set up her banners. Then
Himalaya shall become Mount Zion,
and the Pyrenees Moriah, and the oceans
the walking place of him who trod
the wave crests of Galilee, and the
great heavens become a sounding board
which shall strike back the sound of ex-
ultation to the earth till it rebound again
to the throne of the Almighty. Angel
Of the Apocalypse, fly, fly! For who
will stand in the way Of thy might or
resist the sweep Of thy wing?
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G. S. NAPLES & co.
Wooden and Willow Ware.

Brooms, Brushes, Cordage, Matches,
Axe Handles, Axle Grease, Barrel
Covers, Baskets, Backing, Blank
Books, Blueing, Bowls, Churns,
Compasses, Broom Racks, Corn
Peppers, Butter Dishes, NC,
Candle Wicks, Cheese Safes,
Clothes Hamper, &c, Cocoa
Clippers, Coffee Mills, Cur
ry Combs, Corks, busters,
Faucets, Fish Hooks and
Lines, Flour Sacks, HNlters,
Flasks, Gun Caps, Ice Cream
Freezers, Horse Cards, Keelers,
Ink, Kegs, Lamp Burners, &c,
Pulleys, Lanterns, Lap Boards,
Lemon Squeezers, Mats, Measures,
Marine Glasses, Mucilage, Oakum,
Oil Cans. Well Buckets, Tubs, sc.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-03-20
Tho Surrender.

You know in ancient times elephants
were trained to fight and that on one
occasion, instead of attacking the enc
my, they turned upon their owners and
thousands were crushed under the
strokes of their trunks and the noun
tain weight of their step. These mighty
opportunities OF work for Christ may
accomplish great things in overthrow
ing the sin of the world and beating to
pieces its errors, but if we do not WELD
them Alright these very advantages will
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A Card--RemoyaI.
81. j. WILSON. ~. p.
General Conveyancer and COL
lecting A emit.

Having removed his office to thi;
town, is now fully prepared to at
tend to any and all business in his
line. Special attention paid to tbs
adjustment of Foreign Claims.
Thankful for past patronage, Sc
licits a continuance OF same, and
hopes by prompt attention to bust
ness to receive al increased patron
age. Very Respectfully,
L. F. J. WILSON.
Office: Stockton Ave,
GreenbackviIle, Va, Jan. 10, '97.
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Building (1lateTia]


Doors. Windows, !; Blinds, Mantels,
White Pine Mouldings, Turned
Porch Columns, Porch Trimmings,
Shingles, Laths, Hair, Lime,
Bricks, Cement, and full line of
Hardware, Cook, Parlor and Gasoline
Stoves, Pumps, Stone We'll CURLING,
Wall Paper, Tnware, Lever
Setting Cultivators, Harrows, Wheel
Barrows, Wheel Wood, Coal,
Agents for Harrison Bros. & Co.'S
Paints, &C., &c.
Just received car load OF air-tight
Wood Stoves, two sizes. Must go at
the knockout prices of IS and $3.50.
Thanking you for your kind favors
of the past, anG soliciting contin-
uance of the saiue, we are,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-03-20


Great Army Fighting For Glorious
Causo.
WASHINGTON, March 14.-At this
time, when our national capital has
for ten days been ablaze with our M
tional flag, the imagery of this sermon
of DR.. Talmage seems very vivid and
appropriate. The text is Psalms Xxx, 5,
In the namo of God we will set up our
banners -
hate war In my boyhood we may
have read the biography of Alexander
or Of somo Revolutionary hero until our
young heart beat. high and we wished
we had been born over 100 years ago
just for tho glory of striking down Il
Hossian For rusty swords hung up on
tho raftors and bullets cut out of log
houses in which they were lodged dur
ing the great strife we had unbounded
admiration, or or como public day,
clothed in our grandfather soldierly
accoutermcnts, we felt as brave us Gar
ibal,li or Miltiadcs. We are wiser now,
for we make vast distinction between
the poetry and tho prose of war. Tho
roll of drums, and tho call of buglcs,
and the chanlping of stecds foaminS
and paving for tho battle, hundred
thousand musllets glittering among tho
dancing plumes, God Save the King
waving up from clarinets and trum-
pets and rung back from deep de-
files or the arches OF PROSTATE city,
distant capitals of Kingdoms illuminated
at the tidings, generals returning home
under flaming arches and showcring
amaranths and the shout of empires
that is poetry.
Chilled and half blarkctcd, lying on
the wet EARTH, feet sore with the march
and bleeding ut the slightest touch
hunger pulling or every fiber of ficsh or
attempting to satisfy itsaif with aacanty
and spoiled ratio~. ;iiil..i licking " Tie
dew or drinking ont {; i.!.hy a:;d tran
pied pool, thoughts Il AID kindred
far away wlile just e: tt eve o. II
deadly strife where lcai.! Ely lcaio I'll
him from any one Of Il hul.A.od AaEo-
nets, the closing in CT ;u.c i:l..:ies !iow
changed to lllunGrcd d.. ......i l:..:;,i.:rs,
the ground slippery Will i..oe'. al:a lat
tered flesh, fallen oHe5 Hvri'hing under
the hoofs CT brid!cd char Hl;!;den-
ed with pain, tho dreac.iulncss Of Light
that comes down WHEN the strife Is
over the struggle of the wounded ones
crawling ont over the corpses, the long
feverish agony of the crowded baTack
and hospital, from whose mattresses the
fragments of men send up their groans
the only music of carnage and butchery,
dcsolate homes from which fathers and
husbands and brothers and sons went
off, without giving any dying message
or sending kiss to the dear ones at
home, tumbled into the soldiers grave
trench, aud houses i'll which a few
weeks before unbrokcn family circles
rcioiced now plunged in the great sor-
rows Of widowhood and orphanage-
tbot "a 1orocn
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-03-20
Sixteen Years + #5 .s$s|s'

and a study Of the business i'll
general way has enabled Inc 10 lit
those whose sight was failing be-
cause of advancing age (Presbyopla)
and those who were nearslShted
(Nyopic). but where astigmatism or
any REGULARITY of the sight existed
was Obliged to refer the customer to
a city oculist. Not satisfied to do a
business that could not do properly,
7 determined to study Refraction. /
secured the best works on that sub
iect. "Aartridge on Refraction.n by
Gnstavus Hartridge, F. R. G.. S., a
we'll recognized authority on Optics
and Refraction, and these | studied
well. l also attended lectures az the
New York Optical School last fall,
and bought the best quality testing
case and outfit at 500, and feel jus,
titled in making the announcement
that, [ am now ready to prescribe tor
and correct the vision of almost any
and all conditions of the eye where
glasses are needed. The liberal pa
tronace extended to he during the
sixteen wears have been in business
here encourages me to enter this new
field in connection with my regular
business, and believe my customers
will be glad to know that they can get
PROPERLY FITTED GLASSES
without the trouble and expense of
going to the city. No charges at
present for examination of eyes.
Glasses ground to order in New York
when special lenses are needed;
Those coming from distance would
do we'll to notify Inc by card.
Respectfully,
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CHRIST THE CAPTAIN
REV. DR.. TALMAGE breaches A SER
MON OF MARTIAL EuOQUENCE.

The Saviour Is the Leader, tho Cross the
Standard, aud All Mny Servo In tho
Great Army Fighting For IL Glorious
The silver lance., 1897-12-24

The excellent stories for which The
Home is noted will be continued through
1898; the Fashion and Fancy Work de-
partments will be kept up to high
standard. Kate Sanborn will continue
her bright .'Off- Hand Talks" and every
ond of the numerous departments will be
increased and made brighter. TAKE
NoTIcE:-You are given choice of one
of the following articles and The Home
for three months for only 15 cents: Lord
Lisle's Daughter Ia novel; by Charlotte
NJ. Braeme; book of 60 pages on crochet
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of 66 patterns, many large designs. in
Guiding centerpieces, doilies, etc. Illus
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The silver lance., 1897-12-24
Christmas Time.

Yes, It's Christmastime again:
OF all bright days the dearest,
And in the warm hearts Of men
To loved ones it lies nearest.
The passing year brings this day,
The last tribute it can it can pay.
Yes. the Christmastime Is hero
With merry peals Of glad bells,
Bringing their voice Of cheer
That the grand old story tells:
The tale of Christ's humble birth,
How He came to bless the earth.
Yes, and in the gay Christmastime.
Among its joys and mem'ries glad,
How many hear in Christmas chimes
A minor strain unseemly sads-
The homes devoid Of joys bright,
Shadowed in gloom OF wants night.
But Christmas, all days above,
Makes equal all the classes,
Joining in the bonds of love
Divisions Of the masses,
And in the dawn Of Christmas day
May selfshness be swept away.
Franz /. WHITE.
The silver lance., 1897-12-24

There will be just four Christmas
dinners spread in Crystal tomorrow. At
George Melton's residence the people OF
the camp are all invited TO partake Of a
feast that would please the gods. The
Lead King force will have festal board
all to themselves at the residence Of w.
n Ward. Mr.. and Mrs. James Usher
will have dinner at home. Evan Williams
their guest. and across the rivert the
inhabitants Of Little Austria will have q
dinner that will be second to none in the
camp The LANCE wishes that every
body in this Great American Republic
could be blessed with such a happy
Christmas as we, Of Crystal, will enjoy
away up in the very heart OF the Elk
Mountains.
The silver lance., 1897-12-24

The west is the truest barometer OF
public opinion in this country. Six years
ago the west was almost unanimously in
favor OF the annexation OF Hawaii, and
today it occupies the same attitude on
The question, with the whole nations
approval The mistake OF the Harrison
administration was that the Sandwich
Islands were not annexed. The green
oack talk Of the presidents message has
aroused grave doubts in the minds OF
those who honestly believed there was
any sincerity in the attempt to secure
International bi-metalism, and as result
fhs attitude OF the west on the silver
question will yet be endorsed by the
entire country.
The silver lance., 1897-12-24

DIED:-Sunday night. December 10Th
Mrs. Fulton passed away. at her home
in Marble. The Fulton family have only
been residents of this section a short
time, but long enough to gain many
friends. They reached Marble the 2nd
of last July, where they had come in the
hope that the invigorating air OF this
climate might restore the loved wife and
mother to health, but it could not be-
The deceased had long been a sufferer
with consumption, which caused her
oeath.
The silver lance., 1897-12-24

We note by one of the Fort Morgan
papers that the Brush paper is about to
be moved to Fort Morgan. Voluntary
advice is usually unheeded, but an init
mate acquaintance with newspaper con-
ditions at the seat Of Morgan county
leads us to suggest to Brer' Smith, OF
Brush, that the change would be an
unwise move. Fort Morgan is amply
cared for by the Times and Herald and
though it is the best town OF its size in
eastern Colorado. neither paper has the
amount of business they deserve.
The silver lance., 1897-12-24
An English Opinion.

1.-THE London conception OF the Ameri-
can congress is that it is made up OF
statesmen who discuss crops and local
issues, while few shrewd men run the
country" So says despatch in the
Post Of Saturday. Let's see, the London
idea OF government consists in acquiring
new territory and legislating for a few
hundred millions Of people who have not
the slightest conception OF Independent
thought and action. hence the London
opinion is not based upon an understand
ing Of American conditions.
Local issues" a. applied to the United
States is the vital principle of our gov
ernmental policy, and when our states
men lsgislate in the interests Of "locai
issues" which are In broader sense the
foundation Of national greatness, English
dictxtion will cease to direct the financial
policy Of tine American Republic.
The same despatch is also very sugges-
tive of the way foreign eyes see the
United States on other questions. 1t
says
Following the annexation OF Hawaii,
radical extension of the Monroe doctrine
by the United States is looked for by
foreign diplomats. The Monroe doctrine
is iterpreted here to moan "hands oil the
western hemisphere" and the expected
extension is to be "everybody's hands of
but mine."
Judging by themselves Europeans be-
ieve that the Americans covet the rich
territory Of South and Central America.
not to speak of Canada and other pos
sessions in the New World.
After Hawaii, it is said, the Yankees
will take Cuba. Next will come Hayti
and San Domingo, the Danish West In
dies by purchase, and a protectorate
over Central America on account Of the
Nicaraguan canal. Further extensions
would follow naturally.
The great powers of Europe, who are
busy dividing Asia and Africa, would not
Object, as long as their present American
colonies are left alone
The silver lance., 1897-12-24
A Tale Of Hard Times.

Two gay young frogs. from inland bogs.
Had spent the night in drinking:
A morning broke and they awolxe.
While yet their eyea were blinking,
A farmers pail came to the swale
And caught them quick as winkipg.
'Ese they could gather scattered senses
" breathe prayer for past offences.
The granger grave-that guileless man
Had dumped them in the milkman's can
The can filled up, the cover down,
They soon are started of TO town.
The luckless frogs began to quake
And sober up ON cold milk shake.
They quickly find their brsath will stop
Unless they swim upon the top.
They swim for life, and kick and swim
Until their weary eyes grow dim.
Theis muscles ache. their breath grows
short.
And gasping. speaks one weary sport:
Say, dear old boy it's pretty tough
To die 30 young, but I've enough
OF kicks for life. No more Ill try it,
! was not raised on milk diet"
Tut, tut, my lad" the other cries;
A frog is not dead until he dies.
Let's keep on kicking; that's my plan;
We may yet see outside this can"
mo use. no use" faint heart replied,
Turned up his toes and gently died.
The Drawer frog, undaunted still.
Kept kicking with right good win.
Uptil, with Joy too great to uttor,
He found he'd churned lump OF butter
And climbing on that chunk OF grease.
He Hoated round with greatest ease.
MORAL.
When times are hard-no trade in town
Don't get discouraged and go down,
But struggle still--no murmur utter
A few more kicks may bring the butter
Denver Ereninq Post.
The silver lance., 1897-12-24

Colorado and California are running a
Close race for the first place on gold pro-
auction in 1897. Each will pass the
Twelve million dollar mark by several
lengths. 1t would now appear that the
enthusiasm Of correspondents has ex-
coeded the actual output OF the yellow
metal The production of silver has
Increased about thirty per cent in the
s'ate IS compared with last year.
The silver lance., 1897-12-24

The appointment Of John L. Hodges to
be assayer Of the Denver branch mint
should meet with the approval Of all
straight Republicans in Colorado. No
man labored more earnestly and persist
entity for the administration in the last
campaign, and the only kick his party
has coming is that he did not get a
larger plum.
The silver lance., 1897-12-24

II the recent organization Of mining
men effected in Denver can accomplish
the purpose for which it is intended,-to
settle mining controversies by arbitration
without resort to the courts,-it will be
OF inestimable benefit.
The silver lance., 1897-12-24

Ed Hearn, one Of the Aspen Klondike
pilgrims has returned home, driven out
by the shortage Of supplies. He thinks
Dawson City is about as near to the
hub Of the earth's gold diggings, and
expects to make million next summer.
returning as carly in the tpring as pos
sible, and will take his wife with him.
The silver lance., 1897-12-24

Only another week until the year glass
:" VI, ums shall be running the sands OF
.'oo' May tne New year bring local and
-.aonal prosperity to all lines Of labor
-no every branch of business, which
"oalo mean personal comfort and uni
ss.ssl happiness among our people in all
this broad land.
The silver lance., 1897-12-24

Richard LeBert has been rewarded by
appointment to the ONCE Of surveyor
general for the district OF Colorado. for
his fidelity to the gold standard, Arapa-
noe county Offices are still tho stepping
stones to the better things in Colorado
politics.
The silver lance., 1897-12-24

Among the recent federal appoint
ments we note that G. w. Warner is to
lie receiver at the Akron land Office. Mr..
Warner is thus rewardsd for his efforts
to hold the Morgan county contingent in
the column.
The silver lance., 1897-12-24

China is reaping the advantage Of
Japan's adoption of the gold standard,
which in part accounts for the haste Of
Europe to divide the empire Of the al
mond eyed wearer Of the queue. China'a
commerce is said to be increasing. while
the reverse is true Of Japan.
The silver lance., 1897-12-24

Denver people have been getting as
much as Tom Uzzel could get together
in exchange for their charity money this
week. Nellie McHenry, the actress, and
Buffalo Bill have both appeared -
street attractions "for sweet chsrity's
sake"
The silver lance., 1897-12-24

Note the difference betwee British and
American methods: Canada notified the
Klondike miners to get out or take their
chances OF starving; tho United States
has authorized the Secretary Of War to
spend e175.OO0.O to relieve the sufferers,
irrespective Of their nationality.
The silver lance., 1897-12-24

Christmas is the crowning holiday oc-
casion Of the year. 1t is the children's
day Of them all. and the greatest pleasure
Of older folks lies in the happiness Of the
children. 1t is . world wide holiday,
penetrating wherever the Christian re-
ligion has penetratsd the darkness Of
superstition and idolatry.
The silver lance., 1897-12-24
The LANCE wishes everyone of its read
ers Merry Christmas.

The LANCE would suggest that the
mine operators association take up the
matter Of the Leadville pumps as a good
question to test the efficacy eftheir plan.
The silver lance., 1897-12-24

Notwithstanding the fact that Post
master General Gary is favorable to the
establishment Of postal savings banks.
the strongest opposition il the forces
of the administration in both houses Of
congress.
The silver lance., 1897-12-24

As might have been expected the
game wardens who killed few Utc
Indians have been exonerated from all
blame, by the commissioners sent out by
the govesnor to Investigate the matter.
The silver lance., 1897-12-24

A Crystal woman advances, a new
method OF telling what size shoe a person
wears: II your hand inserted into shoe,
just fiiis the shoe at the instep. the shoe
will ut your foot.
The silver lance., 1897-12-24
Canned Goods.

Cupid Tomatoes. cans for =. 81 90,
White Owl Corn, 9 cans for ...... 100
Empson Daisy Peas, 8 cans for. -. 100
Hamburger Early June Peas.
8 cans for 100
N. J. Sweet Potatoes, s cans for -. 100
Lewis Baked Beans, 4 cans for. 49,. 100
Van Camp Pork & Beans. cans for LOO
Hub City Baked Beans. cans for. 100
Field Cove Oysters. 8 cans for. 80. 100
Harrington l n Salmon, cans for 100
2D Rex Corned Beef, 4 cans for -. 100
3b Rex Roast Beef, 4 cans for 49,. 100
Ketchup, Gallon Cans, per can... rs
Mustard Sardines, s cans for ..... 80
Domestic Sardines, s cans for .... so
The silver lance., 1897-12-24
Washing Preparations.

Red Seal Lye, cans for. r.........e so
White Russian Soap. Is bars for. =. . 100
Denver Best Soap. Is bars for. ...... LOO
Ivory Soap-LArge Size, 10 bars for 100
The silver lance., 1897-12-24
Subscription $3.50 a Year

A mark across this notice signifies that
your subscription has expired. The pa
Der will be continued to all subscribers
unless We are otherwise notified and un-
til all arrearages are paid up.
The silver lance., 1897-12-24

Code, Elicit + Co. Peaches. cans LOO
Apricots,5 >. LOO
Pears, 6 cans for. 1.C0
Schall's Extra Select Pine
Apple, 8 cans for ...... LOO
Anderson Ass't'd Jam, o cans for. . 100
Hamburger Gal. Apples, Scans for. 1.26
Ass't'd Gal. Pie Fruit, 3 cans for. d. 1.s2
Halls GAL Regent Maple, per can.. 80
Quarter Gal. Extra Fine Pure
Maple Syrup, per can.. As
Eagle Condensed Milk, cans for. 1.0O
Crown cans for. 100
st. Charles cans for. 100
Economy Scans for. 100
The silver lance., 1897-12-24
COffees aud Teas

COffees aud Teas
McLaughlin's xxx Package
Coffee, 8 packages for. go. .o1.00
Arbuckle's Coffee 8 pkgs. for. ..... 100
Mocha and Java textra fine) az lbs. 100
B. F. Japan Tea, per lb. ......... 80
Gunpowder Tea, per lb. b........... 10
Early Breakfast Tea, pea lb. ....... 50
Oolong Tea, per Id. b............. 80
The silver lance., 1897-12-24
Breakfast Foods.

Victor Rolled Oats tvery fine)
2b package, . for. ~ .el.OO
Rolled Oats, (Bulk) Is 5rbs for. 49,. LOO
The silver lance., 1897-12-24
THE SILVER LANCE.
pusI1sHED EVERY FRIDAY AT CRYSTAL
GrNxIsoN County, CoLoRApo.
Gro C. EAfoN, FRANK I. WHITE,
Editors and Publishers.

enseeed at the Crystal Post Office for trans.
mission through the mails ~ n~cond-class matter
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