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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07
SpaIn's Plan Now.

London, May 3.-It is announced in
special dispatch from Madrid that
there is no idea of surrender there,
either in ministerial circles or among
the populace. On the contrary. it is
added, the war is to be pursued with
greater vigor.
This special dispatch adds that it
is even stated at Madrid, by those
who are responsible for the naval
movements, that it has been deter
mined to avoid isolated combats on
unequal terms and with a superior
enemy, and that they now intend to
throw the whole available strength Of
Spain into one supreme effort to
crush the American squadron in
Cuban waters.
Continuing, the special says: "Un-
til this engagement is fought, no pro
posal for Intervention will be listened
to-
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07

General Fitzhugh Lee, it is stated,
has been appointed Major General
of volunteers and will have an i'm
portant command, though it has not
been decided what it will be. He
may lead an invading army into Gu
ba or be appointed military governor
of the PHILIPPINES, or have some other
important duty assigned him, but
whatever appointment may be given
him, it is said his friends will be sat
isfied, with his treatment by the
present administration. May it be
so, and the more important the post
of duty to which he may be assigned,
the better it will be for the admins
tration. Whether as soldier or
serving his country in civil capacity
Gen Lee has always been a success
and the country cannot afford now to
dispense with his services.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07

Senator German, who for many
years has been chairman of the Dem
,ocratic caucus of the Senate, has re-
signed and Senator Turpie, of Indi-
ana, is his successor. He desired to
withdraw from the position last fall,
but was dissuaded from doing SO by
some of his fellow Senators. In re-
firing a resolution of thanks was
unanimously rendered him. 1t was
expected, that he would be selected
to fill the vacancy on the finance
committee by the democratic caucus,
but was not chosen, it is believed,
because ne was opposed to the war.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07

The thirteenth General Conference
of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, which meets every four years
was opened with a public reception
on Thursday, in Baltimore, and will
continue at least three weeks. Two
hundred and seventy-two delegates,
divided equally among the clergy and
laity we're elected to the Conference,
representing forty-six Conferences.
and including all of the Southern
States, Illinois, Indian Territory,
Kansas, Arizona, New Mexico, Idaho,
Colorado, Montana, California, Ore
gon, Washington, Mexico, Japan,
China and Brazil. The clerical dele
gates from Virginia Conference are
Revs. Paul Whitehead, A. &. Brown,
j. P. Garland, w. E. Edwards and
R. N. Sledd. It is great religious
body and rejecting as it will the
views on many important questions,
of thousands of intelligent christian
people as there are in the world, re-
suits far-reaching for good may be
expected from the celebrations of
that body. Some of the matters to
be discussed and arranged by the
Conference are: Election of bishop
to succeed Bishop A. G. Haywood, of
Atlanta; election of additional blsh>
ops to aid those who are getting far
advanced in years; changes in dis
cipline; changing of boundaries OF
conferences; designating work for
publishing house; Epworth League,
mission, and church extension in
terests.
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Dewey to be ADMIRAL.

Washington, D. c., May S.-Repre-
sentative circuit, of Vermont, to-day
introduced the following joint reso
luton:
"Wheraas, the intrepidity and
skill shown by Commodore George
Dewey in his daring attack upon the
Spanish fleet in Manila harbor, and
it's total destruction, covered as ii
was by the protection guns of sur
rounding forts, marks him as the
possessor of high qualities as a naval
commander: therefore,
Resolved, That he ought to be
promoted to to the rank of admiral,
and the President is hereby author
lied to nominate him for that rank
to the Senate, which body is hereby
authorized to confirm him, the gen
eral IL VS. regulating promotions in
the navy to the contrary notwjth-
standing"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07
Hon. Sydney P. Epes, member of

Hon. Sydney P. Epes, member of
Congress from the fourth district of
Virginia, unseated by partisan vote
in March last, was re-nominated in
Congressional Convention held in
Petersburg Tuesday, by reclamation.
Resolutions were also adopted by the
convention, denouncing the corrupt
action of the partisan republican
majority in the House of Representa-
tives in depriving him of his seat,
cordially endorsing the public career
of Mr.. Epes, expressing appreciation
of his valuable services to his people
and party and pledging steadfast
efforts towards his triumphant re-
election.
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"Not Victory, But AnniIlilation

London, May 3.-The Daily Mail in
an editorial this morning on the en-
gagement at Manila, says: ut was
in Nelson's words, not victory, but
humiliation, and it proved Commo-
dore Dewey worthy disciple of
the heroic Farragut 1t is character
istic of the American race to be gen
erous to the weak, and as the presi-
dent is adverse to useless bloodshed
he will doubtless meet Spain, whose
honor is now saved, in a generous
spirit
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07
~ would not be without Chamber

II would not be without Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for its weight
in gold" writes d. j. Jones, of Hnl-
land, Va. My wife was troubled
with q cough for nearly two years
I tried various patent remedies, be-
sides numerous prescriptions from
physicians, all of which did no good.
I was at last persuaded to try a bot
tie of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
which promptly relieved the cough.
The second bottle effected q COM
pletc curen The 25 and so cent
bottles are for sale by VIM. b.
Parker, Onancock; s. w. Ames u CO,
Pungoteague; Coleburn g. Stockley,
Keller.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07
The Invasion of Cuba.

Tampa. May A. Arrangements
have been completed for the en-
barkation of the troops for the lnva-
sion of Cuba The Transports Fiori
da, Olivette and Mascotte are pre-
pared to sail Enlistments Of Cubans
are increasing.
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An undivided 1-8 interest in the Saw
Mill Of Messrs, Hopkins 4 10.
TERMS OLE SALE

90 per cent of the purchase
money to be paid in cash on the
day of sale, with liberty to the
purchaser to pay as much more
on that day as he may desire,
and the balance not paid on day
Of sale, to be divided into two
equal instalments, payable, re-
spectively, 6 and - months from
day Of sale, with interest there.
on from that day, to be secured
by the separate bonds Of the
purchaser, with personal securl-
ty thereto, to be approved by
the undersigned.
For information apply to
ROGERS & BRO, Finney, Va. ,
CHAs. S. WAPLES, No. 10
South ST., Baltimore. Md.
Vessels can be seen at Finney's
Wharf, from May End to 9TH.
Chas. P. Finney's Executors.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07

The House of Representatives.
Thursday by vote of ISL to 13l,
passed the war revenue bill. In ad-
dition to an increase of internal taxa
ton. the measure authorizes a bond
issue of $500, 600.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07

J. F. Farley conducts large mer-
camille business at Liberty Hill, Ga.
II says: Zone application of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm relieved me of d
severe pain in my back. l think it
0. X" For lame back, rheumatism,
neuralgia. swellings, sprains, bruises,
burns and scalds no other lininent
can approach Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. 1t is intended especially for
these diseases and is famous for its
cures" For sale by VIM. H. Parker,
Onanaock; S. W. Ames & Co Pungo
tsague; Coleburn & Stockley, Keller.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07
Sailed Under Fighting Orders.

Key West, May Admiral Samp-
son was advised this morning that
a conjunction could be effected with
Gomez Immediately. The fleet has
sailed under fighting orders.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07
TRUCK FARM
F o. Sale.

The undersigned will sell at
private sale a very valuable
truck farm, situated on the line
of Maryland and Virginia, Il
miles from nearest Rail Road
Station, 2 miles from New
Church, Va, convenient to
church and school. This farm
contains $50 acres, about one
half under successful cultlva-
ton, balance in good woodland
from which any Quantity OF
woods manure can be taken,
land is high sandy top with
clay subsoil, and better land is
not to be found for raising
sweet potatoes and other trucks.
Improved by a 7 room dwelling
which is in fair condition, as are
the outbuildings also, has young
apple, peach and pear orchard.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07
BUSINESS NOTICES.

For RENT-I offer my new store
house at Harborton for q term OF
years, 30xG0 feet two story, lean use
second story also grocery room at
tached 14x40 feet. This is one of the
best stands in the county for live,
energetic merchant. Farming trade,
oyster trade and also factory employ
ing about $50 hands.
Geo. B. Hoffman.
Harborton, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07

NoT1cE-The undersigned salesman
for the r. G. Chase Co., nurserymen,
respectfully solicits the patronage Of
all who intend to purchase nursery
stock of any kind the present year.
will canvass the county and can
supply you with all you need at low
est prices. Thos. G. Kelly.
Hallwood, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07

Judge Samuel F. Coleman, ofCum
berland county, died Monday night
at Buckingham Court house. The
Judge was on his way to hold term
of the Circuit Court when he was
taken i'll. He was able to continue
his journey, but did not rally upon
his arrival, and died at 1890 that
night.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07

For RENr-For 1899 the farm near
Onley known as Reed Farm also Il
small farm adjoining.
A. g. Kelly,
Onancock.
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According to the imperfect accounts
of the battle which have been re-
ceived the American fleet entered the
harbor about 5 A. NJ. and took posi-
ton some distance from Cavite The
guns of that FORT. or some other, began
firing, although the range was long.
Dewey drew nearer to Cavite, under
the guns of which the Spanish ships
seem to have been anchored, and
there the fight took place. The Span
ish fleet was commanded by Admiral
Montejo. His flagship was the Girls
tina, but during the battle he trans.
ferred his flag to the Isla de Cuba.
and the Cristina was burned. We
cannot but admire the courage of the
Spaniards. They fought with des-
neration and refused to surrender.
Their principal ships were blown up
or burned, and they scuttled some OF
the smaller ones to prevent their
capture. They had LOGO men on their
ships, of whom 400 are reported kill
ed. The American ships carried /, 40C
men.
There are in the waters about the
Philippines six cruisers, twenty gun
boats and three transports of the
Spanish fleet. The ships are, how
ever, of little value.
While the United States govern
ment has been working night and
day, spending money lavishly in
fortifying cities against possible at.
tack, strengthening their navy and
accomplishing marvellous achieve
ments, the Spanish government has
done little or nothing for the protec-
ton of places which were certain to
be attacked. The result of the ener
gy of the United States government
has been to strike the Spanish power
this stunning blow within two weeks
after the declaration of war, and in
addition we have captured nineteen
prizes, worth many million dollars.
Commodore Dewey is said to be
we'll supplied with coal and munitions
but if his coal should be exhausted
he will be in an embarrassing position
as he cannot obtain an adequate
supply from neutral ports. There is
said to be an abundance at Manila,
and for this reason, if for no other, he
may require the surrender of that
city. In the meantime, coal, it is
said, will be sent to him, but the dis
lance is so great it will take Il
considerable time to reach him.
Baltimore Sun.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07

Mr.. John Peterson. of Patoutville,
La, was very agreeably surprised not
long ago. For eighteen months he
had been troubled with dysentery
and had tried three of the best doc>
tors in New Orleans, besides half a
dozen or more patent medicines, but
received very little relief. Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, having been recommended
to him. he gave it n trial and to his
great surprise, three doses of that
remedy effected permanent cure.
Mr. Vim. Mcnamara, a we'll known
merchant of the same place, is well
acquainted with Mr. Peterson and
attes is to the truth of this state
ment This remedy is for sale by
VIM. II. Parker, Onancock; S. w
Ames s. Co., Pungoteague; Coleburn
81 StockleY, Keller.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07

NorIcE-Bids will be received by
Thos S. Hopkins, Tasley. Va, for
locust posts delivered on Peninsula
Fair grounds at Tasley, Va. size S
feet long. at least 6 in diameter
probably five hundred will be re-
quired. Bidders requested to send in
bids at once. G. c. Dix, Secretary.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07

For SALE OR RENr-The store
house and dwelling at New Church
station DOW occupied by Rev. L. B.
Kirby. Possession given OH or after
April oath. Anyone wishing TO rent
or buy apply to
Mrs. S. J. Mears,
Mearsville,
or A. F. Mears.
NassawuddoX, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07
The Oregon.

Washington, May 4.-The Oregon
leaves Rio to-day with the Marietta
and Nicetheroy. Secretary Long
says that every precaution has been
taken.
Washington, May 4.-The New
York, Indiana and Iowa have been
ordered as an escort to the Oregon.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07

NOTICE. offer at private sale my
lot in Horntown, improved by two
dwellings and storehouse. For
further particulars apply to
Mrs E. NJ. Wallop,
Horntown. Va, or
DR.. It. T. Taylor,
Atlantic, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07

For SALE-Thoroughbred Poland
China pigs.
S. H. burlington.
Fair Oaks, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07

Nor1cE-The undersigned offers for
sale several pairs of wild geese at 50
per pair. For further particulars
call on or write to me.
Joshua Wheaton,
Chineoteague, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07

For sALE-Single comb, brown
Leghorn eggs at 80 cents per setting
of Ii, delivered at Cheriton or Cape
Charles. A. A. Lake,
Cheriton, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07

For -Storehouse at Jenkins
Bridge, formerly occupied by c.. S.
Smith. Possession given at once.
Apply to I. e. Fletcher.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07

bined armament or the attacking
fleet is ten inch rifles, twenty three
inch rifles, twenty 5-inch rifles ana
eighty-six guns in the secondary
batteries, these minor pieces ranging
from G Founders to the Gattling and
Hotchkiss guns in the fighting tops.
The Spanish fleet engaged were, far
as known, Reina Christina. Castillo.
Velarco, Don Antonio de Ulloa, Don
Juan de Austria, Isla de Cuba, Isla
de Luzon, Quiros Mindanao, Villalo
hos and possibly the Marquis del
Duero, Paragua and three or four
small gunboats. There are, however,
in these Spanish vessels but thirteen
guns of six inches or over, and the
smaller arms aggregate but ninety.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07
DEWEY'S VICTORY
It is a Stunning Blow to The Spanish
Naval Strength.
HE RAD RIsKED EVERYTHING
Manila Bay, The Scene O1 The Great
Battle.

The Spanish nation, according to
the advices which have been received
from Manila and the accuracy of
which, as far as they go, cannot be
doubted, have suffered the greatest
naval defeat which they have been
subjected to since the destruction of
the armada nearly 400 years ago.
Engaged in a naval warfare with the
United States her navy was at the
beginning greatly inferior to ours.
The loss of a dozen war vessels at the
outbreak OF hostilities increases the
odds against her fearfully. The SUI
periority of our Asiatic squadron at
Manila was so manifest that our
government felt justified in detach-
ing the only battleship, the Oregon,
from the squadron and ordering her
I,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07

For LoAN-Money secured by lien
on unencumbered real estate.
] H. Fletcher, Jr.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07

For SALE-One 10 horse vertical
boiler 6 feet &c ms. in good condi
ton.
w. S. Dickinson,
Pocomoke, Md.
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A NEGLIGENT GOVERNMENT.

The entrance to the bay seems to
be poorly defended. 1t is said that
the depth of water in the channels
and the great flow of the tide pre-
vented the use of torpedoes. But
with powerful guns in the island forts
and searchlisht to disclose an ap-
preaching enemy the entrance would
have been far more difficult and
might have been prevented, especial
ly as Dewey had no heavily armored
ships to resist big guns. The com
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-07

NoTIcE-Money for loan on unen-
numbered real estate.
E. f. Northam,
103 E. Baltimore ST.,
Baltimore, Md, or
Stewart K. Powell,
Onancock, Va.
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PASSES THE FORTS.

At 5 O'Clock Sunday morning the
American fleet passed the forts at the
entrance to Manila bay and entered
the harbor. At o'clock A. N. in the
tropics it is quite dark and the en-
trance was made under cover of dark
ness. Manila is about midway be
tween the equator and the tropic of
Cancer. The sun rises and sets about
6 O'Clock every day in the year. The
twilight is short and it is dark almost
up to sunrise.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-09-02

Someone seems to be quite free
with the public money. The PROPOSE
ton is to give the disbanded soldiers
an extra months pay, because they
are mustered out. The Boys in Blue
were enlisted for two years service,
and a considerable number are being
mustered out before four months are
over, yet no one suggests an extra
months pay for them. By the way,
one wonders whether the same prin-
ciple will be applied to the President
and Ministers? will this be a preee-
dent for presenting the former witt
$1,000, and each of the others with
5000, when they retire and if so have
George Ashley and W.Q. Atwater each
received a proper douceur? These
things ought to be done fairly.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-09-02

The Board of Health seems to be
one of those bodies which wants to
eat it's cake and have it. At the meet
ing the other day it was suggested that
health matters be placed under Fed
eral control, but that they should be
conducted by the local officers. This
is not exactly on the lines on which
Federal appointments are made, and
it does not seem likely that any radi-
cal change is going to be made in the
Federal methods. One cannot help
being reminded of the fly on the char
the racing speed. BY the way, what
became of the fly?
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-09-02
FUTURE STATEHOOD.

Yes, there is no doubt that all good
Republicans should stand shoulder to
shoulder and support President Me
Kinley and the party. The President
has proved himself far above the av-
erage of his predecessors and stands
upon a platform with the most forci-
BILE, most astute and most statesmen
like men that his country has pro-
duced. One has only to look back up
on his career to see how great a man
he is, and to look upon history to
see how great the party is.
At the present time the President
and his party, supported also by many
from the Democratic ranks, have to
consider the way to rule the outlying
possessions of the Great Republic. 1t
is an entirely new departure and as
such demands the greatest care in
planning out and in initiating Before
the United States at this moment lies
the consideration of government of
the Hawaiian Islands, of Porto Rico,
of portion, if not the whole, of
Cuba, and the question of the Philip
pines, the proper settlement and the
proper government of which is, one
may say, being thrust upon the Unit
ed States almost against its will.
In all these places an alien popula-
ton has to be dealt with, less alien in
Hawaii than anywhere else, but still
alien. The first thing to do is to
Americanize, How long it will take
to Americanize those people is what
no one can at present tell, but until
they have acquired the education and
the mode of thought, and the strength
of character which will fit them to ex-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-09-02

There is some friction between the
United States military authorities
and the executive. The former claim
that under the Newlands resolution
all the military property and build
ing, or portions of buildings occupied
by the former military of the Ha-
waiian Islands. EX-Minister Cooper
claims that all such is directly under
President Mckinley and until he gets
an order from him he cannot deliver.
One hardly sees the need of the fric-
ton, for by the terms of the resolu-
ton all government property went to
the United States. If the military
are directly under President McKin-
ley, where is his order for mastering
them out?
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-09-02

One of the results of the war is the
Improvement and fertilization of Page
Pago as a coaling station in the Sa-
moan group. The value of coaling sta
tons has become thoroughly appar-
ent, and the Federal government is
not going to lose sight of this crying
need. Pago Page has been at our dis
posal since the seventies, but it is only
now that the necessity of using it and
having something more than a coal
pile under a shed, has been realized.
The taking possession of Pago Pago
and the hosting of the Stars and
Stripes there permanently will have
a distinct influence upon political
matters in the South Seas.