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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-06-04
Had Coal for CerYera.

Key West, May 3O.--The papers of
the British steamship Restormel,
captured off Santiago with cargo
of five thousand tons of coal for Ce-
vera. show that she was bound from
Cardiff to Porto Rico. She evidently
received information that it was
dangerous to attempt to enter Porto
Rician ports, and, was seeking Ger
vera at Santiago. When captured
an attempt was made to scuttle her.
The prize crew pumped constantly
until her arrival. When boarded by
quarantine officers this morning
she carried an American flag at her
foremost truck, a British flag at her
tafrrail and and another British flag
at half-mast amidships.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-06-04
The Columbia Sinks British Steamer.

New York, May 3O.-With huge
rent in her starboard side aft the
United States protected cruiser Col
-umbia came into port yesterday
ruorring and went to the government
anchorage off Tompkinsyille, s l..
soon after noon. The gaping wound
in her side was the result of coils
ion with the British tramp iron
steamship Foscolia, bound for Dor.
deaux, off Fire Island, in dense fog
at Il quarter TO s O'Clock Saturday
night. The Foscolia, little larger
than fruiter, went down with her
bow completely wrencbed off. The
cruiser stood by until half past 4
O'Clock yesterday morning when all
of the Foscolia's crew of twenty-one
men were taken aboard.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-06-04

The plan ofcampaign of the United
States government, recently dis
closed, seems to Indicate forward
movement on the part of our troops
without further delay. 1T is con
tanned in a letter OF Secretary Alger's
to the Speaker Of the House, trans.
hitting certain recommendations
and statements of General Ludlow's
which disclose the purpose OF the
War Department to send 10000 men
70 Cuba, 10000 TO start at once, and
the remainder just as soon as they
can be made ready for departure.
Then there was an estimate for
establishing electrical communities
ton in Cuba, Porto Rico, and the
Philippines, showing for the first
time officially an implied intention Cd
the part of the government TO LAND
troops in Porto Rico. The three are
TO go toge1her-Cuba, Porto Rico, and
the Philippines-and perhaps into
the military occupation of the United
States troops
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-06-04
LETTERS DEAL WILL SOON CLOSE
Wheat Spectator who has Been Max
ing 800 n Minute TO Retire.

Chicago, H., May 29.-At the tap
of the bell on 'Chanse ut quarter
past one O'Clock on next Tuesday the
Letter wheat deal closes. 1t has been
under way for year, and has been
greater in its proportions than any
grain speculation ever before carried
through. It's success has been mag
nificent. This is the history OF the
great deal
First wheat bought, April 2, 1897,
at 72s cents.
Cheapest purchase, June IS, 1897 AT
64ss cents.
Price advanced to s1.S5 May 10,
1898.
Largest interest at any one time,
$4,000, 900 bushels.
Largest amount OF cash wheat
owned, 100000 bushels.
Total of wheat exported and sold,
$4,000, 600 bushels.
Largest profit on any one account.
So cents per buShel.
Total profit, approximate, $4,000
600.
Letters average monthly profit,
S321, 400.
His daily average profit for four
teen months, $10,71
He has made S446 each hour, or
about $50 per minute
II have merchandized at least 25,
600, 900 bushels of cash wheat since
my speculation began" said Letter
recently, land have made money on
every bushel. My profits on the cash
grain must have been vastly greater
than on my speculative ventures. II
the return on the cash grain had
been no larger than on the futures, /
should feel that my reward for the
eXertiou had been very poor one. y
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Preliminary steps have been tax

Preliminary steps have been taken
for an Anglo-American alliance ac
cording to q dispatch to the London
Daily Telegraph from its Washing
ton correspondent. If the alliance
is consummated the dispatch says,
that Great Britain will agree to rec
osnize the Monroe doctrine and the
American Interpretation thereof and
not to seek extension of her terrific
rial possessions in the Western Hem
isphere, to protect this country if We
are threatened in connection with
any OF the territory We may take
from Spain and decide TO hold il,
and 10 open up TO the United States
under the most favored nationn
clause ell the British ports in China
On the other hand the United States
is TO support Great Britain in China
and the far East and to permit that
country to have the use OF the Nicar-
augua Canal in the event Of war.
Tie alliance in case of war is to be
offensive and defensive.
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Notice TO Creditors.
OFFICE, THE COMMISSIONER
IN CHANCERY,
AccoMACK G. II. Va,

To the creditors of Upshur B.
Quinby, deceased, and all others
concerned:-You are hereby
notified that, pursuant to decree
of the circuit court entered on
the 18th day of April, 1898, in
the suit of Margaret u Frank
lin SC. VS.. Elizabeth W. Smith
&c. l have appointed the 9Th day
of July next, at my SAID Office, Tor
receiving proof of all debts and
demands against the said dece-
dent or his estate; at which time
and place you are required to
attend and prove your claims.
Given under my hand the day
and year first above written.
S. T. ROSS.
Commissioner.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-06-04
SANTIAGO TORN BY SHOT AND
SHELL.
Fourteen American WarShipS Open n
Destructive Fire on It's FOrtiilca,ions.

Port au Prince, HaYti. May ST.
About 2 O'Clock this afternoon an
American squadron composed of four
teen warsb1ps, of which the cruiser
New York displayed the flag of Rear.
Admiral Sampson. and q number OF
torpedo boats, began bonbardment
with heavy guns of the Notifications
of the harbor on Santiago de Cuba.
The American fire WAS directed
principally against the forts and the
harbor. The Notifications OF MORO
Castle. La Zecapa and Punta Gordo
suffered especially. The cannonadins
was very persistent and cannot but
have been destructive. The firing
lasted until $40. The town, which
is situated near the inner end OF the
harbor, escaped damage.
FIRING AT SRA,
At3:45 the cannonading diminished
Later canponading was heard at a
distance, presumably at sea. for a
time, then the firing ceased COM
pletely.
The Spanish authorities maintain
strict silence us TO the number of the
victims, but they were apparently
numerous.
From Spanish sources it is said
that fourteen American warshlps and
four torpedo boats were engaged III
the bombardment of Santiago. n
very careful fire was directed against
the batteries of Moro Castle until
3.4j D. IN. when discharges OF cannon
began to be heard at sea off the port.
These discharges continued until 4
o'clock and then entirely ceased.
From the Spanish account it is I'M
possible to judge as to the exact
merits OF the encounter.
THE FLEET ENGAGEl'.
Cape Haytien, Elayti, May 81 -5:1J
D. m.--Advices just received from
Havana say that since . o'clock this
afternoon the American fleet at SAM
tiaso de Cuba has been cannonadins
the batteries of Moro Castle. La Ze-
capa aud Punta Gorda.
At the same time, it is added, the
American ships have been engaged
with the Spanish war ships. The
firing was extremely heavy.
AT 3:45 p. III. the cannonadlng be-
came less heavy against the forts,
but was more accumulated where the
fleets were engaged.
MORO Castle is at the entrance OF
the harbor. La Zecapa is a short
distance inside the harbor entrance,
and Punta Gorda is situated on a
point well inside the harbor of Santi-
ago de Cuba, showing that the
American fleet has entered the har
Dor, according to the Havana advices
via Cape Raytien, and has engaged
the Spanish fleet in those waters.
ENTERED THE HARBoR.
The Havana advices indicate that
the American fleet has forced the
entrance of the harbor of Santiago
de Cuba, and has engaged the Span
ish fleet.
GAO p. NAT this time the Santi-
ago cable is still working from Santl-
ago.
Private messages ultimate that
there has been q severe fight between
the American fleet and the outer for
Jifications and the Spanish fleet. he
fight lasted the greater part of tine
afternoon. The advantage appears
TO have been with the Americans.
According to the latest advices the
combat is still in progress.
Persons who climbed Lookout
Mountain at the entrance OF Cape
Haytien harbor this afternoon declare
that they heard cannonading, low,
but distinct, TO the west and to the
north beyond Tortugas Island.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-06-04
Once Tried, Always Used.

If we sell one bottle of Chamber
lains Cough Remedy, we seldom fail
to sell the same person more, when
it is again needed Indeed, it has
become the family medicine of this
town, for coughs and colds, and we
recommend it because of its estab
lished 1nerits.-Jos. Il. Harmed, Prop.
Oakland Pharmacy, Oakland, Md.
For sale by William H. Parker,
S. ". Ames s. Co., Pungo-
tsague; Coleburn s. Stockley, Keller.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-06-04

Hon. William Jennings Bryan, it
was stated, few days ago, would not
receive the appointment as Colonel
of q regiment OF volunteers from his
State and like position was offered
by the Governor of Missouri. The
latter honor was declined by him and
since, by action of the War Depart
ment, provision has been made by
which he will be mustered into SER
vice as Colonel of regiment from his
own State.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-06-04

The German amendment to the war
revenue bill, imposing tax OF the
receipts, of corporations in excess of
$25O,OOO year has been defeated. A
substitute offered by Senator White
has been adopted imposing tax on
the Sugar Trust and Standard Oil
Company.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-06-04

I carry a large and select line
of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry
Spectacles and Silverware of al
kinds-prices reduced very low.
Special attention paid to repair
work on fine Watches, Clocks,
SSpectacles and Jewelry at bed
rock prices. All work guaran-
tee,l to be frst-class. Highest
prices paid for old gold and sill
yer.
Will be at Accomac G. H.,
every court-day for repairing.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-06-04

The House Tuesday passed bill
authorizing the Secretary of the
Treasury to keep open during June
and July this year such life saving
stations on the Atlantic and gulf
coasts as he deems advisable. The
stations are to be adjuDcts to the
naval and coast signal service in
making efficient the patrol service.
The bill carries $4,000.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-06-04

NoTIcE-I offer for sale, by private
contract, the valuable tract, lot.
piece or parcel of land, containing 20
acres, more or less, situated in Siuth-
kill Neck, occupied by Thos. K,
Chandler This property has good
and comfortable dwelling on it and is
beautifully located on Machitank
Creek. Will be sold on reasonable
terms of cash and credit. i: Floyd
Mock, Accomack c. H., Va, May 95th.
1898.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-06-04

The Lynchburg Advance says:
s'virginia's quota under the second
call is 1,G73. 1t ought to be easy to
enlist that number Of robust colored
citizens. 1t is due to the negro that
he should have an opportunity dur
ing this war to prove his patriotic
devotion to his country and his fit
ness for military service
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-06-04

Corrected STATISTICS of the battle of
Manila received at Hong Kong show
that the Spanish lost 101 killed and
$50 wounded. The Americans had no
one killed and but eight wounded.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-06-04

FOR SALE-Rayman and Spanish
potato sprouts at 10 cents hundred
Geo. w. Holland.
Accomac G. H., VA.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-06-04

Ar opinion was rendered in the
Tinted States Supreme Court Tues
day affirming the validity of invest
ments in Confederate bonds during
the civil war.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-06-04

For SALE Bicycles and all sun
dries belonging TO same, constantly
kept on hand. Repairing done on
short notice. WIN. S Warner,
Atlantic, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-06-04

Financial disaster, it is said, is near
at hand for both the bank and the
government of Spain AID the war
may therefore have to be abandoned.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-06-04

For RENT A small farm near
louisville, with large two story II
room house, open to the sea.
Thos. G. Kellam.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-06-04

Brooms, Brushes, Cordage, Match
es, Axe Handles. Axle Grease, bar
rel Covers, Baskets, BIacking, Blank
Books, Blueing, Bowls, Churns'
Compasses, Broom Racks, Corn
Peppers, Butter Dishes, sc, Candle.
Wicks, Cheese Safes. Clothes Ham
per, sc, Cocoa Dippers, Coffee Mills,
Curry Combs, Corks, busters, Eau
GETS, Fish Hooks and Lines, Flour
Sacks, Halters. Flasks, Gun Caps,
Ice Cream Freezers, Horse Cards,
Keelers, Ink, Kegs, Lamp Burners.
IPulleys, Lanterns, Lap Boards,
Sc, Lemon Squeezers, Mats, Meas
lures, Marine Glasses, Mucilage,
IIOakum, Oil Cans, Well Buckets.
Tubs. &c.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-06-04

For SALE-Ice in quantities to suit
purchaser at reasonable price:
George F. Parker.
Accomac G. H
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-06-04
BUSINESS NOTICES.

For sALR-Thoroughbred shep.
herd pups, also full blooded Jersey
male calf. L. b. clarke.
Accomac G. Fl.
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aria ges.
Uanriag es -


At all times on hand at bottom
prices. Buggies $35 to $40.
Ball-Bearings Buggles $50 to
$500. Light Surveys $50 to $llo.
Call and examine the above
stock before buying.
Always full stock of burial sup
plies, trimmings and prices to suit all;
White hearse and caskets for burial
of persons under 81 years OF age.
Black hearse for adults. Will meet
boat or train at any point on the
Peninsula GA short notice. All or
ders by wire or otherwise, will have
prompt attention solicit q share
of your patronage as in the past.
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Valuable.
Real Estate
FOR SALE
at Private Contsac

I offer for sale by private con-
tract, that valuable tract of
land, situated near Belle Haven,
Accomack County, and very
near Exmore Station, known as
.sMooreland," containing $50
acres, more of less, and bounded
as follows: on the south west,
by the lands of r. E. Kellam
and the heirs of GUSTS M. Will
lis, deceased; on the south east,
by a. branch of Machapungo
Creek; on the north west, by the
lands of Asa Sample; and on the
north east, by the lands of John
Pitts heirs and the road leading
to Bells Neck.
The above tract of land will
be sold as a whole or in parcels
of not less than one third each,
to suit the purchaser. The said
tract is well timbered with both
oak and pine, of great value, and
with resources for manuring
purposes almost unlimited.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-12
ALONE IN HIS CABIN.
Pat Eagan Pound Critically III with
Pneumonia

Pat Eagan. an unfortunate labOrlng
man. was found yesterday morning in
a cabin I'm Pas Broadway alley suffer-
ing with an acute cas- of pneumonia.
He vas so low that he had TO be car
ried to the city jail by Officer Torpey.
In order TO make him a subject FOR
the county physician. he was booked
for vagrancy and taken to the county
jail. Later in the day he was sent TO
the county hospital.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-12
WHAT o CAN FIND At
Nine. R0binsoa's Csstuming Emporium
los West 0rsaite Stree

Mssquerads Costumes. Wigs. MASKS Etc. Ball
ThsstrieAl and Street Dresses for sale or 70 rsn
at hsurss that will Agreerbly surprise you. Oni!
exclusive costuming house In the STATE. You
patronage solicited Mail orders solicited
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-12

Gold glasses for Xmas presents at re-
duced prices by Butte Optical Co, ~
West Park. where the lenses Will be
reftted afterward free Of charge.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-12

Paddy Mcneil. who died at the coun-
~ Jail last Monday. was buried to-day
by his friends Tachell. the undertaken.
had charge.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-12

SJ<S Solid 1i-karat watches Sc.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-25
SOUTHVILLE.
PERSONAL CHAT.

Miss Mile Norttrop has been enter
tanning lady friend, Miss Grace Os-
borne of DanDury, for a week.
ID. N. Clark of Shelton spent Sunday
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs S. F.
Clar
The rector of st Marks church, Bridge
water, wild hold services in this place.
Sunday, at 4.30 pm.
Miss Mile Northrop and lady friend
visited friends in Roxbury, Monday.
Mr. and NJ S j. r. Beers of Brookield
was in this place calling on friends, Tues
day.
Charles Roswell Is very sick
d. Whaley is moving back to Danbury.
Charles Northrop is seen driving in
this place with a fine three-year-old colt
purchased of /. B. Harris of Newtown.
"It's dandy!''
Miss Pearl Whaley has been entertain
ing Young lady friend from Danbury.
w. B. Roe and family of Brookfield
were the guests at s. F. Clark's, Sunday.
Harry NorthrOp was the guest at G.
w. Northrop's, Sunday.
Mrs Bedeau of Brookfield, recently,
| visited M d. r. Barnum.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Minor of Sandy
| Book was the guest of e. w. Smith. Sum
day.
| Henry Camp has bought a fine pail
steers of parties In MerryalI.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-25
PLATTSVILLE.
CHURCH NOTES.

CHURCH NOTES.
The missionary concert held at Lees
chapel, last Sunday evening, was a sue
cess. The singing and speaking was ex-
cellent. The pastor was glad to know
that there are so many willing hands and
voices given TO the great and worthy
cause.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary So
cietv will meet with Mrs Edgar Jennings
the first Thursday afternoon In April, at
$50 o'clock. Ali the ladies who are in
terested in this work are cordially invit-
ed to attend.
Miss Edith Sherwood visited, this past
week, in Bridgeport, where she took
quite a prominent part in fine enter
tainment in the Grace Methodist church.
Miss Annie Staples is visiting in West
, port, this week.
The snow on Monday morning assured
the farmers that March did not propose
going out in debt.
There was quite good deal OF excite
meut in Plattsville. Monday, over the
visit of the excise officers, making ipquir-
les into the illegal selling of liquor.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-25
BETHLEHEM.
REAL ESTATE CHANGES.

George Fl. Carpenter hiss sold his place
| in tue Center back to it's former owners,
Mrs William r. Carpenter.
Mrs Grace Judson Peck, former resi-
dent of this town and daughter Of the
late William JudsOn, was buried in Wood.
bury, last Monday. She had resided in
WaEet buy for the past few years. She
leaves husband, but no children.
II. c. Hill, one of Bethlehem's ener-
getic and most success sful farmer, has
DO ght the farm of Theodore Jackson.
Inc Grammar school closes, this week
Friday, with an exhibition IN the Conere-
gational Gnu ca in the evening.
From Chicago Ill.,, DR. and Mrs Wallace
K. Harrison are sending announcement
cards of the birth of little daughter,
Gen Va W. eaton Harrison.
Mrs William K. Harrison has returned
from New Haven. M Harrison has
been for several months under the yoke
Of the grip, but is now looking for per-
manent recovery.
Mrs Grace A. Judson, wife of Dentist
A. G. Peck, for MANY years resident OF
woodbury., but recently of Waterbury,
after many years of feeble health has
passed to her rest. Interment In Wood
bury. Mrs Peck was the youngest
daughter Of the late William and Eme-
line Judson of this place. This famil y
IF children numbered ak, LIE Grand, the
eldest, dying in Central America, the
next, Henry 2 died in Brighton, Mass. .,
after long period of suffering. Next,
Mrs Esther Nichols died in Monroe, after
q long and painful Illness. Mrs Evelyn
Isbell, long resident of California, and
Francis K. Judson, at present in the same
state, are the two remaining children.
Miss Nellie A. Biz rec has again taken
position at A. r. Cowles' mi liner es-
tablishment in Waterbury.
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BANTAM.

Mrs George Banker and her little son
Raymond have been visiting Mrs Fillmore
Brown.
Mrs Lucretis Kilbourn disposed of
nearly all her household effects &C pri-
vate sale, last week. Mr. Smith of Itch
field made quite an extensive purchase.
Mr. Stausebach moved his family into
the house owned by Mrs l.. Kilbourn,
this week.
The community was saddened,s Mon
dsy,by news of the death of Mrs William
Hail. On Sunday morning she was
seized with paralysis, which terminated
fatally. She leaves two sons and 3
daughter.
School closed Friday. On that day
the pupils were permitted to invite their
friends TO listen to the cream OF the eyer,
cises of the foregoing FRIDAYS. The
pupils did credit to themselves and
their teachers.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-03-25
Fairfield County News.
LYONS PLAINS.
EMMANUEL CHURCH AFFAIRS.

EMMANUEL CHURCH AFFAIRS.
Rev w. E. Hooker held his fourth lee
ture in Emmanuel church, Tuesdsy even
ing.
The Junior Auxiliary met at Miss Bes-
sic Treadwell's, Saturday afternoon.
Mrs Charles w. johnson has beeu on
the sick. list, but at present writing is
much improved.
Mr. and Mrs T. e. Silliman and son of
Bridgeport, and w. o. Hoyt and son of
Danbury spent Sunday with l.. E. Hoyt.
Mrs Henry Nichols spent part of last
week in Danbury.
Miss Bessie Hamilton returned home,
Saturday, after spending several days
with her sister.
Rev Alexander Hamilton of Norwalk
called on friends here, Thursday.
Mrs Moses Treadwell is improving,
after q serious Illness. Mrs Eliza Davis
is caring for her.
Mr. and Mrs Elmer Treadwell and
daughter, Shirley, of Bethel, returned
home, Sunday, after spending some time
with friends here.
Master Douglas Williams celebrated
his sixth birthday, Wednesday, the 10th
and Master Willis Lyon his seventh
birthday on Sa' urday. March 10.
Mrs Betsey Salmon returned home,
Friday, after spending week with rela-
tives in Westport.
HsMonday morning there was a snow