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The Book He Wanted.

Illustrative of the old saying that a
sin class of intelligence can ask
ma-s questions than o wise man can
ansxer in a long time, man about
Concord, Mass, recently met DR..
Emerson, son of Ralph Waldo Emer-
son, and asked him if he might bor-
row some of his books. Certainly, F"
said the doctor; "any you like" A
day or SO after the man called. "You
said might take book" he began.
''You may have any you like, replied
the doctor. "Weil, kiukly loam me
your mileage book over the Fitchburg
Railroad"
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Battle With q Snake.

John Osmun, OF Pert Murray, had
. thrilling experience with huge
bIacksnake few days ago and narrow
ly escaped with his life. Osmun and
a companion named Mayberry we're
hunting squirrels in the Oxford Noun.
tains. They climbed the mountain,
intending to cross over on the other
side and continue the hunt in the
heavy forest, At the summit of the
mountain is barren waste of land,
upon which neither trees nor bushes
grow because of the rocky nature of
the soil. There are rocks and huge
boulders, some of which are larger
than the biggest houses. The place is
known as .'Wolf Hole" and abounds
with serpents OF almost every variety
known in that section. Few have ever
cared to cross the clearing on that ac'
count. Osmun started across, while
Msyberry was following up squirrel
in the forest.
He walked only few steps and then
sat down on q rock to await his com
panion. Presently he was startled to
see huge blacksnake crawling from
beneath rock only six feet in front
of him. he grasped his gun to shoot
the reptile, but before he could do SC
the snake leaped in the mir and sprane
upon him, coiling its long body aroune
his neck. Osmun tried to call fol
help, but was unable to make a sound,
He fought as best he was able, but
could not tear the serpent loose. HI
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A HOLIDAY sono.


a little way from Work-a-day,
Down the small slope of mild desire,
There swings gate to bar the way,
With roses and sweet brier,
While you and 1, when time is ripe,
Upon his fragrant threshold stand,
And look across the harvest fields
In fruitful Leisure-Land.
In Lsisure-Land the breath, like balm,
Signs from the moist lips easily,
The eyes shine clear. the brow is calm,
The heart beats full and free.
There is no sound of fret nor strife
Ofurging call nor harsh command,
Cne drinks fresh, sweet draught OF life,
In blessed Leisure-Land,
The birds sing soft. the cushats coo,
The breeze just whispers to the flowers,
Desp-lined with autumn. as they fade,
To mark the peaceful hours.
The dancing brooklets wider sweep,
ALI voiceless where the blue flag stand
Rocking the drowsy bees to sleep,
In restful Lsisure-Land.
Then come, while harvest moon is full,
Sweetheart, adown the sloping way,
And whisper secrets TO my soul,
Too dear for common day,
A little space, for thes and me.
Which, heart to heart, and hand in hand
Apart from weary Work-a-day,
Well spend in Leisure-Land.
'-Grace e. Denison, in Massey's Magazine
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'em,. 'ae the boys said. We kept old
Sherman po~cfful busy buryiug sol

s'uct uiAn PowcIfui vue puI " -
his dead. = 81
I pointed out Lost mountain, and
when we reached tho station that they
used to call Big Shsnty, Tho old man
stretched up another iuch and point.
ing bis trembling hand, said Right
over there is the spring .here tused
to fill my old canteen. Yes. would
be glad to stop long enough to wax
over there and take one more drink OF
that water. We licked them yankees
all eround here, but there was too
many Of 'em-too many. They inss
come up out Of the yeafth like locusts
in Egypt. y
The old man was familiar vithAvery
place we passed, and tall ed fast and
eagerly. When he told me be was
from old Gwinnett and had. a farm on
Yaller river. I was drawn closer to
him aud asked him about the Craies
and Yaughans aud the old Moses Lid.
dell place and Shoal creek and Mont
gomery's mill pond and Fairview
church and the old mannal labor
school. The old man looked at me
again and again with bewildered GU
riosity and finally ventured to ask
what mout my name be.
wid you know the Alexanders and
Stricklands and Nathan Hutchins?v
said l.
"Oh. yes, knowed DR.. Alexander
and I'll his boys, and all the Strick-
lands from old Mia down, and /
knowed the Hutchinses. leone down
to Atlanta with FITS Hutchins this
morning. He's our judge. you know,
and he's good friend of mine.
knowed all the boys. Clarence mint
fur from me.
"What mout your name bes" said
he.
'sDid you know an old man in Law
renceville named Ara Smith," said I.
"Why, OF course I did; every body
knowsd him. traded in his store
for years. Ho moved away to Floyd
county inst before the war. Did you
ever live in Lawrenceville? ?"
DO you remem Der little dark
skin. blsck-eyed girl who used to ride
horseback up that road? She was Fltz
Hutchins' sister"
"Why. OF course I do. Every body
knew-her. She used to go to the old
Judges farm on tho river, IL miles
from town and go alone, and she went
in q hurry and come back with bag
Of apples or peaches hanging to the
horn Of her saddle. She married old
Asa Smiths SOD, if ] dom mistake. 1
think Fitz told me that. I was think
ing that maybe you we're him, but
then you are too old meD, / reckon.
MY friend, said !. lyon forget
that it has been over fifty years since
You cav that little girl; yes, she is
my wife and is not little girl any
more"
"Well, well, shore enuf," said be,
With melancholy tone; II do fox
gli-I'm always forgittin'. An you
are old Asa's son. Well, we'll; 1 used
to trade with you and your pa and the
Stricklande. We'll. well; lam 20 glad
I come across you.
Toe whistles bowed aud the bell
rang and ! gave the old man warm
shake of the hand and said, Good
by--God bless you. BILL ARP ia At
lanta Constitution.
4
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finally Tell to the ground unconscious.

Luckily Mayberry came to the
rescue at this moment. He was hor-
rified at the sight which met his gaze.
Osmun lay upon his back motionless.
The serpent was colled about his neck,
its head was less than a@foot above tina
mans face. 1t was gazing steadily at
its victim and was kissing and Spit
ting" Mayberry, by careful aim,
succeeded IN blowing of its head. The
contents of his gan passed less than a
foot above the lace of his insensible
companion.
Mayberry uncoiled the snake and
soon brought Osmun around all right.
They had proceeded only few steps
toward home when they encountered
the mate OF the dead snake. 1t was
nearly as large as the first one killed.
The largest one was seven feet ten
inches in length. Osmun felt no ill
effects of his battle, barring very
sore throat.
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Dredging for Pearls.

A look at the map of the Bay OF
Panama will show, some forty miles
from Colombia, the Pearl Islands, on
the east side OF the bay. On the west
side of the bay pearls are found all
the way to Chiriqui and, veragua. The
latter beds may be dredged, and they
are poorly dredged; but no dredging
is allowed at the Pearl Islands, where
pearls now are only secured by divers.
-Philadelphia Ledger.
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Motor Carriages for Postal Service.

Motor carriages Of the Daimler type
are employed By the postofice authori-
ties at Colombo. Ceyion, for carrying
mail bags and packages to the post
Office and to the railway station. A
saving OF sixty per cent. has beer
effected By using these carriages in
stead Of wagons driven by horses.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16
A FRONTIER BRIDE.

BOUT the latter
part of the SOS
I SET my face
westward, along
with the steady
procession that
was then pouring
into young Iowa.
II the reports 1
had heard were
true, and I be-
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Virginia Baptists.

The Baptist General Association
met in Roanoke on the 10Th and ad-
journed last Tuesday. The follow
ing is in part of its proceedings:
The report of Norvell Ryland treas
urer, showed that there has been
collected during the wear for State
missions, $1O.0G9.O7; Sunday School
and Bible Board, $4,524.G2; Foreign
Mission Board. $22, 62779; home mis-
sions, S10.690 66; Minister'S Relief
Fund, So ,G90.1 orpbanage. sic, 1876 o.;
Education Board. $5,SS3 OF; making
a total of $G6,S13 80.
Hon. j. TAYLOR Ellyson. correspond
ing secretary of the Education
Board, read his report showing that
the board received from the CHI arches
during the year. S3SS3 Of, and had
expended S5.472.97, being obliged to
use $904. on hand at the beginning
of the year, and to borrow additional
money to carry on the work. The
balance now in the treasury will
about pay what is due bank, but the
board owes the Students Aid Fund
of the Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary 1913. 95, and has no money
in the treasury with which to begin
the new year.
II. H. Elicit, president of the Minis
tiers Relief Funt, reported rs follows:
The receipts from the churches
amount to $3.50, or $S25 in excess Of
last year. Our income from all
sources amounts to S4,214. Al, or $101,
10 in excess of last year. Our ben-
efactions amount to $1,000, or SIT so
in excess of last year. Our disburse-
ments to beneficiaries exceeds our
receipts from the churches by $1,325.
or, to take another view, our receipts
expenses. Rebate on interest, $1S,75.
Our total expenses amount to S34 35,
or about I of per cent. of our receipts
from all sources.
VIM. Ellyson, Esq, corresponding
secretary, presented the report of the
State Mission Board.
The report shows that the churches
have not met the just expectations
of the board; that instead of increas-
ing their contributions they had
given Sl,75S.SS less the past year than
for the year before, and the board
had only been able to avoid debt,
and leave small balance in the
treasury by drawing on the surplus
on hand when the year began. The
report gives interesting details of the
work of individual missionaries, aud
concludes as follows:
The receipts for State missions for
the year ending October 81, 1897,
were So 62 81, which, with the bal
ance on hand, November, l, 1896,
made the available resources for the
year, $12, G94.13.
The treasurer paid out on account
of this board this year, 81, 554.26,
leaving balance of $3.50 81 to credit
November 1, 1896.
The next meeting of the Associa-
ton will be held at Lynchburg.
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Bad Conduct of Folks.

Richmond, Va, Nov. o. The
Sons of Veterans at their meeting
tonight received the report formu-
lated by the committee appointed to
investigate the charges of improper
conduct on the part of certain mem
bers of the History Committee. The
report, which was adopted by vote
OF "a to 9. after lengthy debate,
finds Minitree Folkes, commander of
the local camp, guilty of conduct IN
becoming gentleman and comrade
and recommends his expulsion, and
to this end, in order to comply with
the constitution of the camp, a com
mittee was appointed which drew up
the charges and specifications based
upon the report The specification
will be acted upon next Monday
night by the camp sitting as court
martial.
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A Three Preacher.

Atlanta, Ga, November 21.-
Preaching in little meeting house
on Auburn avenue, Atlanta, today
was Lawrence Dennis, three years
old, who for some weeks has been
exhorting sinners to repentance.
Standing at the rear end of the hall
be raises his voice and speaks like g
preacher of mature years. He is moi
over large for his age, Lawrence has
large black eyes that rove continually
from one end of the roc III to the other
while he is talking, on the whole he
appears TO the casual observer to be
only an ordinary boy, except for bis
head and voice. His brow protrudes
like that of mature man, and his
voice is strong and of great volume.
He can neither read nor write, be-
ing too young to attend school, but
this does not deter him from know
ing the Bible. So thoroughly does
he know that book that he can re-
peat many pa ssages from it and car
answer almost ali questions pertain
ing to it. This knowledge he obtain
ed by having his parents read to him
1t is evident that he has a wonderful
memory, tor after having heard a
passage OF Scripture once or twice be
never forgets it.
In his section of the city he is re.
garded as u wonder, and people flock
TO hear him. That he produces a
deep impression on his hearers is ev-
ident from the many conversions he
has made.
Lawrence does not like to play the
rough games which are the favorites
of the other boys in the neighbor-
hood. he would rather stay at home
and ponder over the words of wisdom
and advice that have been read to
him from the book which furnishes
the food for almost all his thought
Neither does he like girls, the reason
being that he regards all girls az
wicked. He says be is not favorite
with the sex because he tells them OF
their sins, and they, therefore, have
nothing to do with him.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-27

THE aim Of the Southern farmer
should be to produce everything
that he consumes. Wonderfully fa-
yorable conditions of climate and
soil m Ike it possible for him to raise
most of the necessaries and many OF
the Injuries of life. His object should
be TO avoid the necessity of buying
rather than TO make a great deal OF
one thing TO buy with.
Every farmer on the Eastern Shore
should treasure up and profit by the
advice contained in the extract above
from Greenville, S. c., News. Many
OF them buy hay, pork, vegetables
and many other things, which they
could produce, thereby causing a
constant draiu on the money derived
by them from their staple crop and
in many cases taking it all before
another crop is made. Such should
not be the case and the failure to
profit by the advice will keep them
poor in the future as it has done in
the past.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-27

Chairman Bynum, of the national
goldbug committee, is out in an ad-
dress TO the gold democrats of the
country congratulating them for the
success of the republican party at the
elections in Maryland, Ohio and in
other States. He deceives no one, Of
course, by persisting in calling him
self and a few others who help tc
make up his party, democrats. The
purport of his address is to the effect
that they we're in the fight with the
republicans in the late election and
would continue to be in line with
them in the future.
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The contest for the Office of Super

The contest for the Office OF Super.
intendent of Public Instruction,
promises to be the most interesting
one to be settled by our next Legis-
lature. There are three candidates in
the field and others may be expected
when the General Assembly meets.
Mr.. Massey, of course desires, to be
reelected and DR.. j. ". Southall, Of
Amelia, and Vim. N Mcdonald, Berry
vile, have also announced that they
are in the race Mr.. Massey but for
the Developments in the recent inves-
LEGATION of the Sons of Veterans hist.
DRY committee would have, doubtless,
been an easy winner. Now, it looks
as if the old man would be asked to
step down and out. DR.. Southall, his
principal competitor, is likely to be
his successor.
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AccoMAc Court HOUSE, VA.
Entered at the Postoflice at Accomac
G. H., Va, as second-class matter.

Hon. John F. Ryan will, it is stated,
not only be reelected Speaker of the
next House of Delegates of Virginia,
but will have many votes to spare
On the other hand, the friends of
Hon. e. w. Saunders say, that he is
still in the field for the speakership
and will continue to be until the con
test is decided by the members of the
House when in session next week
1t may be, however, that Mr.. Ryan
is mistaken in the count which he
has made, but whether he has or
not, Ti6ewater Virginia not only
could make no mistake in casting its
vote for Mr.. Saunders. but would be
rendering unto him the things that
are due TO him. Mr.. Saunders is the
peer of, if not the superior of Mr..
Ryan in ability, has proven himself
to be an excellent presiding officer
and during the time he has been in
the Legislature has on every occasion,
that was presented, shown himself
to be the staunch friend and ready
defender of the interests Of Tidewater
Virginia. II we owe him debt of
gratitude, and no one at all acquaint-
ed with his career as a legislator in
this section can dispute it, then he
has the right to expect the small re-
turn of favors he now asks at our
hands and the representative from
Tidewater will not heed the voice of
his constituents, in our opinion, who
does not give him his support. If in
the slate which has been made up for
Mr.. Ryan, Tidewater members are
included,a and we are advised, there are
some, let it by all means be revised.
Pledges OF members to Mr.. Ryan
should count for nothing when they
do not reflect the wishes of their con-
stituents. Pledged to Mr.. Ryan, from
whatever section of Virginia, mem
bers may come, does not sound well.
Pledged TO DO their duty to Virginia
sounds better, and we hope they will
reserve their decision at least in the
matter until the Legislature meets,
and then be guided by the merits
and claims upon them OF the respec
tive candidates, in casting their votes
We believe, of course, majority OF
the votes of the members should be
cast for Mr.. Saunders.
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Fax Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
State Tax and County Levy for the
year 1897, are now due, and that in
pursuance of law, the treasurer or
deputy will be at the following
named places in said districts at the
time herein specified, for the purpose
of collecting said taxes and levies, viz:
Appointments of Edwin T. Powell:
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 9th.
Accomac C. H., Nov. 22nd, 23rd, Gath
and 3Oth. First day OF County
Courts and first 3 days of Circuit
Court.
at Home nights when not otherwise
posted.
Appointments of John H. Hopkins:
Parksley, Nov. 9th.
Accomac G. H., first day of every
court.
Due notice will be given of other
appointments.
Those failing to pay their taxes and
levies before the first day OF Decem-
Der next will have per cent. added,
to their bill, as the law directs. VIZ
hope all that can will avail them
selves of this opportunity and save +
per cent.
If you have not paid your 1896 tax.
es, please meet us at the place most
convenient TO yourself, and do so.
AS we are compelled TO enforce col
lection on all that are in arrears, in
order to meet the demands on us, We
hope those that are in arrears will
save us this trouble.
EDWIN II. POWELL,
JOHN Il. HOPKINS.
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Bryan Not to Retire.

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 2O.-Repre-
sentative Gaines received letter to.
day from William J. Bryan, in answer
to query by Mr.. Gaines as to pub
lished statement that MIR. Bryan had
declared he intended to quit politics.
The letter said: 1.-The newspaper
item is not true expect to remain
in politics all my life. Whether
shall ever run for office again depends
upon circumstances.
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From the Lone Star State comes
the following letter, written by w
F. Grass, editor of the lit. Vernon,
(Tex.) Herald: Il have used Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and DiarrhGa
Remedy in my family for the past
year, and find it the best remedy foI
collie and diarrhWa that l have ever
tried. Its effects are instantaneous
and satisfactory, and l cheerfully
recommend it, especially for cramr
collie and diarrh0a. Indeed, we shall
try and keep bottle of it on oul
medicine shelf as long as we keer
house" For sale by all druggists.
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NoT1cR-I offer at private sale the
the following valuable real estate be.
longing to George F. Parramore and
wife, situated on Machapung, creek
and near Mappsburg Stations: The
"Savage Land" containing so acres,
more or less; the "Kellam Land
containing 33 acres. more or less and
the "Smith Land (wood land), con
tanning 30 acres, more CIR less. The
above lands will be sold as a whole
and on reasonable terms. l.. Floyd
Mock, Attorney.
Sept. 9th, 1897.
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NoTIcE-All persons are hereby
forewarned from cunning or other
wise tresspassing on my farm near
Onapcock, either in woods, branch
or field of same, under penalty of a
prosecution to the.full extent OF law.
Sydney J. Hopkins.
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---An 0Qoa Lettoy.=

DEAR Strive would be pleased
to have you pay us a visit early this
fall We are satisfied we can make
it profitable to you. Believing that
a changed condition of affairs was
about to take place, we laid IN early
the most complete stock of Mems,
Boys and Children's Clothing, etc ,
that has ever been shown on the
Eastern Shore.
Our Stock consists of Overcoats,
Storm Coats, Refers, Macintoshes,
complete Suits of almost every kind
and description, Single Coats, Pants,
Vests, Hats, Caps, Gloves, Shirts,
Collars, Cuffs, Ties, Bows, Scarfs,
Suspenders, Handkerchiefs, Half
hose, Underwear, Umbrellas, Satchels,
Robes, Horse and Lap Blankets, etc.
All OF which we purchased at the
lowest notch these goods ever reach
ed and at prices based on free wool.
Consequently, no one can possibly
have any advantage over US, and
very few, (if any can compete with
US. Our styles and patterns are the
cream of the latest production. We
are extremely anxious to sell you
your Fall and Winter outfit. We
promise you will not regret it. Can
we depend on you? We can clothe
any size, from three yearold child
to 300-pound man.
Very truly,
I. H. MERRILL.
Pocomoke City, Md, Oct. 1897.
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Governor O'Ferrall is at work on
his message, which will be submitted
to the General Assembly on the first
day of its session. 1t is understood
that the message will be most inter
esting document. The Governor will
probably have some very important
recommendation to make.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-27

A little child of J. r. Hays, living
near Colquitt Ga, overturned Il pot
of boiling water scalding itself so Sc
verely that the skin came off its
breast and limbs The distressed
parents sent to Mr.. Bush, a merchant
of Colquitt, for u remedy, and he
promptly forwarded Chamberlain's
Pain Balm. The child was suffering
intensely, but was relieved by a sin
gle application of the Pain Balm.
Another application or two made it
sound ana we'll. For sale by al
druggists.
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For RENT-For year 1893, q small
farm with a new and comfortable
house, two miles and half from New
Church Station, the same distance
from Chincoteague bay. Abundant
resources thereon. Will rent cheap.
For terms apply to
j. j. Fletcher, Bloxom.
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NoTICE-All persons are hereby
forewarped from cunning or other
wise trespassing on my premises. near
Accomac G. H., under the penalty OF
prosecution to the full extent of the
law Chas b. Mason.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-27

General Blanco's report to the
Madrid Government shows what loss
es the Spaniards have suffered in
Cuba since the breaking out of the
war. Of the 49,, 900 soldiers sent to
General Weyler only $4,000 remain
fit for duty. Forty thousand men
are in the hospitals.
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% y O.

A convention of farmers in the
the counties adjacent to Newport
News is to be held in that city De-
cember 18TH to consider the beet
sugar industry in all its phases.