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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22
Sunshine.

J1st bit OF real sunshine and
pleasure dropped into our office this
morning. A thing of beauty is Vick's
Garden and Floral Guide, with its
cover of delicate tints, blue, pink and
gold, and the Golden Day Lily and
Daybreak Aster embossed in bold
relief.
The many. half-tone illustrations
are as life-like as possible to make
by photography. One can almost
smell the fragrance from the flow rs,
and the radishes and asparagus in
glass dishes.look very tempting. No
doubt but this catalogue is the best
one sent out by James Vicks Sons OF
Rochester, N. T., during the forty
nine years they have been in bust
ness, and next year will be their
Golden Wedding anniversary, and it
is their intention to give handsome
souvenir to each customer for 1898.
If interested in good gardening
write at once, simply mentioning
this paper, and receive a copy of this
elegant seed catalogue free.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22
A card of Thanks.

l desire to express my thanks to
my customers for their very liberal
patronage in the way of Christmas
trade, also for my sales during the
fall, both of which were better than
ever before. Especially have my
orders by mail increased-orders
from persons who, unable to come
wrote mel enclose s.. Please
send me present. for my best girl, :"
''for my MOTHER and for a young
II an friend of Inine,' etc. have
several letters from these persons
thanking me for selecting for them,
lust what they wanted" My stock
was much more complete than ever
before, as all know who came to see.
| do not flatter myself that my in
crease in trade is because people
deal with me, ''because it is me-" but
because have the goods they want
and at prices lower than they can
get elsewhere, and because do not
advertise more than have, to de-
ceive the people. Christmas is over,
but still keep up my stock, and
solicit your continued favors.
Respectfully,
JOHN W. DUNCAN, Jeweler,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22

Several ballots have been taken in
the Maryland Legislature for sue
cessor to Hon. Arthur P. German in
the United States Senate with the
prospect, it is stated, of deadlock
in that body on the question. Senator
German is still in the lead with every
Democratic member in that body
supporting him, and with a breach
in the Republican ranks which
promises to widen, it has been stated
that he might be his own successor
but that is not to be expected. The
failure, however, to elect anyone
would give Mr.. German another
chance to be his own successor ano
in the event of another election
enough Democrats, who went astray
in the last election, ought to see the
error of their ways in the past
sufficiently to carry the State for him
at another election.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22
Needed Legislation.

The Savannah News says: "Since
Georgia extended her powerful arm
in protection Of the 'possu1n, other
States are coming to the aid of their
wild animals and 'varminJs.' Vir-
GINA is now considering a kill for the
protection of the muskrat, which has
about been exterminated. 1t would
be a very good idea, by the way, if
Georgia and Virginia would pay less
attention to the 'possun and the
muskrat and similar critters and do
something tor the protection of the
sheep. a sheep protection bill, how
ever, would come into conflict with
the 'yaIler dog and The average
Southern legislator is mortally afraid
of offending the master of the dog"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22
Another NeM Light.

S. B. Nickum, of Logansport, Ind i,
who announced that he had dis
covered q means of making a wonder
full light without wires or current,
refuses to discuss his invention yet,
and as far as possible avoids all
seekers after information. The in
ventor's brother, II. B. Nickum, was
seen, however, by q New York World
correspondent, and through him the
following statement as to the new
light was obtained from the inventor:
"The light is contained in round
glass globe, or sphere, in which So
called gravitation is cut off. The
lights can be made of almost any
brilliancy, from the size Of pea to
that OF the most powerful arc light,
or even greater. The light is beau
tiful, never Pickering white light,
and when the globes are once made
and sealed remains constant forever
thereafter.
"There are no wires and no electric
current is used, but the light never
goes out. and when not in use can be
placed in bureau drawer or any
convenient place until needed. The
globe is cold, there being no loss OF
heat or movement from the interior
to the outside.
There is no possibility of fire
resulting from the use of the light,
for the instant there is q crack in the
globe the light will be extinguished.
They can be broken in a key of gun
powder without the slightest danger
OF an explosion.
1.-The nature of construction or pro-
cess by which this new light is pro
duced the inventor will not at present
make public, but a light produced
by the ever-present and perpetual
vibration of matter is an accom-
plished fact, and u practical exhibit
ton of the light will be made in the
near future"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22
The birthday of General Robert

The birthday of General Robert B..
Lee. which is public holiday in
in Virginia, was fittingly observed
last Wednesday in many parts OF the
State, under the auspices OF the
camps of Confederate Veterans.
That it was not, by public demon
STATIONS of some kind in every
section of the State, was due to no
lack of reverence for the memory of
the peerless soldier or love for the
Lost Cause, which his name ever
recalls. The heart of no true Virgin
ian fails to throb at the mention OF
his name and failure for the most
part to participate in exercises IN
honor to his memory was due doubt
less to the fact that none were
presented. But that some should
have been, no Virginian will question
and if there is no other observance
of the day, it ought to be observed,
at least in all the schools throughout
the State. Few men have left so
bright an heritage to those to come
after us and the lesson, which his
life and character teaches, cannot
be learned too we'll by our children if
we would have them emulate his
great virtues and prepare them for
the battle of life as he taught and
practised it.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22

During the past two years, Mrs. ]
w. Alexander, wife of the editor of
the Waynesbro, (Miss.) lines, has,
in a great many instances, relieved
her baby when in the first stages of
Group. by giving it Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy She looks upon this
remedy as household necessity and
believes that no better medicine has
ever been put IN bottles. There are
many thousands of mothers in this
broad land, who are Of the same
opinion. 1t is the only remedy that
can always be depended upon as a
preventative and cure for Group.
The 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by
all druggists.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22
Seed Distribution.

In the House of Representatives
last week the agricultural appropria-
ton bill reached completion in com
mittee of the whole. The day was
marked by the annual fight over the
question OF free seed distribution to
the farmers, but the effort to strike
QUIT appropriation (s130,O00) fail
ed, as usual, the majority against it
being 1876. One of the important
amendments adopted provided for
the inspection of horse meat for ex-
port purposes in the same way that
the meat of cattle and other animals
is now inspected.
There was lively row over mo-
ZION to print another edition Of the
horse book" to cost $105, 900. Chair
man Wadsworth and members of the
appropriations committee resisted it.
but it. was carried over their heads
by a narrow margin in committee of
the whole. -.
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LIS FOR THE WHOLE YEAR
1903, 1922 s154,99

A comparison shows that 1892 had
less failures and more liabilities than
last year, but 1898, 1894, 1895, and
1896. show more failures and more
liabilities. So that the statement of
Dun's Review that sin failures 1897
was not only rhe best year since 1892
but on the whole the best ever def
nitely known" applies in SOME re
spects, at least to the Peninsula.
Delaware had 81 failures in 1892, 80
in 1898, 81 in 1894, 90 in 1895 and "a
in 1896. In 1898, although the fail
ures were less the liabilities were
larger than for last year. And last
wear shows only about one third the
amount involved as compared with
1896.
The Maryland counties had 80 fail
ures in 1895, IS in 1898, As in 1894. 81
in 1895, 35 in 1896, and 2S in In 1897.
The Virginia counties had eight fail
ures in 1892, in 1893, s in 1894. 10 in
1895, s in 1896, and only 3 in 1897.
One cause of the small number OF
failures in Virginia last year is traced
to the satisfactory returns from the
potato crop.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22

The letter, which we publish to
day from a Richmond correspondent.
will cause our readers interested ID
the oyster question to have less
gloomy view OF the situation in that
matter than they have had of late
The bill of Senator LeCato, in other
words, with slight notifications, is
likely to prevail in our Legislature
which means as we understand it,
that no radical change is to be made
in our present oyster law except IN
tine method OF enforcing it. More
revenue was demanded by the upland
members of our Legislature from our
oyster beds, more revenue is promised
them under the operation OF the
LeCato bill and on that line an agree
ment seems to have been reached,
which puts an end to the oyster war
in that body. But the agreement
reached may be regarded as truce
only to hostilities, we presume, be
tween the upland and Underwater
people, unless the Board of Fisheries
collects a reasonable tax from every
one engaged in the oyster industry
and we would advise them, that II
would be wise for them to do nothing
to thwart their efforts in that direc
ton, if the oyster question is placed
in the hands OF Board of Fisheries
as contemplated in said bill. Al
briefly summed up in the following
paragraph from an article IN the
Hampton Monitor:
1.-THE State needs more revenue'anc
she now means to have fair share Of
it from her fisheries. II our salt
water people are wise they will not
provoke such Legislation as may cause
our oystermen to find very soon that
they are at the mercy of men holding
in ownership the prerogatives, the
privileges, the rights, and rocks
that have come down to our oyster
men from generation to generation
for so many, many years.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22
Mightiest Vessel Ever Built.

On the ways in Harlan 81 Wolff's
shipyard in Belfast there is now rest
ing the mightiest vessel ever built.
Oceanic is her name. She is the
latest addition to the fleet of the
White Star Line. She will probably
be launched some time this month.
Here are the dimensions of the
Oceanic: Length over all, 704 feet;
beam, 10 feet; IS 600 horse power,
three tunnels and quadruple engines.
She is 10 feet longer than the Great
Eastern, S. feet longer than the Viii
helm der Crosse and $50 feet longer
than the St. Paul. The builders of
the Oceanic believe that she will
speed from Sandy Hook to Daunt's
Rock at a rate that will land her pas
sengers in less than five days from
the time they leave the White Star
pier.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22

Mai. W. W. Ashby, United States
Consul to Colon. was drowned at
that place Sunday afternoon while
ont sailing in company with the Ger
man Consul, DR.. Haefeman, and sew
eraI others all of whom. lost their
lives. The meagre particulars of the
sad affair came through the State
Department at Washington in a
report from the United States Consul
General at Panama. The suppose
tion is that the boat capsized in the
high seas that were running at the
time. MIR. Ashby was native OF
Spottsylvania county, Va, about
forty-five years of age.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22

To WHOM TT MAY CoNCERN-The
undersigned executor of the last Will
and testament of the late Joshua a.
Chapman, deceased, of Accomack
county, hereby gives notice that all
persons indebted to the late Joshua
A. Chapman, deceased, are hereby
required to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned, and all per-
sons holding claims against said de-
cedent are hereby notified to present
the same to the undersigned within
four months from this date, other
wise they may be excluded from all
benefit Given under my hand, this
list day of November, 1897.
James w. Chapman,
Executor of the last will and tesla
ment of Joshua A. Chapman, decd.
Greenbackville, Va.
Nov. 1st, 1897.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22

In his report for the school years
1896 and 1897, John E. Massey, Su
perintendent of Public instruction
furnishes an interesting statement.
showing the growth OF the system
from it's organization in 1871 to lo9o::
This exhibit shows that the school
population has increased from Al ,o2l
to 655, 1865; the number of schools IN
operation from 3,047 to S,52s; the
number of pupils from 1872, OSS to 367,
Si7: the average number of months
taught, from 1866 to COL; the mum Der
If teachers employed, from SOFA to
3 KS: the total school expenditures,
from s545, s26 50 to $1,S2s, OO3.22; the
number of school houses, from 1904
TO 1857; the value of school property,
from $179, 6SO.36 to 5000, 1928.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22
The Peninsula Financially.

G. G. Cameron. manager Of r. G..
Dun s. Co.'S Mercantile Agency for
this district, furnishes Every Even
ing (Del.) with figures concerning
failures for the last four years. The
figures for Delaware include the
whole State. Those for Maryland
embrace only Caroline, Cecil, Dor
chester, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somer-
set, Talbot, Wicomico and Worces
ter counties, and for Virginia, Acco
mac and Northampton counties. MIR.
Cameron thinks that the Peninsula
is in better shape financially now than
it has been for several years, in that
the people owe less money than
formerly, and the prospects for fair
business is good. Storekeepers re-
port that farmers have paid their
back bills pretty generally, and the
wholesale trade are making closer
closer collections, which benefits all
classes.
Following are the figures for the
year 1897 by quarters:
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22

DISSOLUTION OF Co-PARTNERsHIP
The o-partnership heretofore ex-
listing between F. E. Jones and j..
Samuel Jones,-doing an oyster ship
ping and planting business at Frank
lin City, Accomack county, Va, under
the firm name of T. E. Jones & Bro.
is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent, j. Samuel Jones having pur-
chased F. E. Jones' half interest in
the business. The business will be
continued by said ]. Samuel Jones
under the name of F. e. Jones u Bro.
Given under our hands, this goth day
of October, 1897.
T. E. Jones,
J. Samuel Jones.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22
Virginia Claims in Congress.

The old claim of Richmond College,
at Richmond, for $4,000, has been
favorablY passed upon by the House
Committee on War Claims, and an
amendment voted that no money be
paid unless occupation, injury and
destruction, and the damage caused
thereby, be duly verified and proven.
Representative Rixey has intro
duced bill to pay to Malvina Max
we'll, administrative of John Church
man, $50 for wood cut by the army
during the late war.
Representative Lamb has intro
duced joint resolution, appropria-
ting SO, 900 for the purpose of prop
erly marking the grave of John Ty-
l.ler, former President of the United
States, at HOLLYWOOD Cemetery,
Richmond, Va. The Secretary Of
| State is given control of the appro-
priation.
Representative Jones has intro
duced bill providing that the States
of Pennylvania, Delaware, Virginia,
New York and South Carolina that
have claims for moneys expended il
defence of the United States during
the war of 1S12-14, be given the right
within one year after the passage OF
the act to file petition in the Su
preme Court of the United States
and have the same adjudicated and
determined.
Representative Otey, of Lynchburg
district, has introduced joint reso.
luton authorizing the Secretary OF
War to deliver to w. w. Smith
Chancellor of Randolph-Macon Col
lege, of Lynchburg, Va, a loan foI
the month Of June next, during com.
mencement exercises to be held at
the Woman's College, Sibley tent
common Astents, and flood sufferers
tents, with poles, ridges, and pins.
The Committee on War Claims has
reported favorably a claim of the
trustees of Centenary Reformed
Church at Winchester, Va, fol
$4,264.65.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22

NOTICE. offer at private sale the
the following valuable real estate be.
longing to George F. Parramore and
wife, situated on Machapungo creek
and near Mappsburg Station: The
Savage Land' containing 80 acres.
more or less; the "Kellam Lane
containing 33 acres. more or less. and
the Smith Land wood land), con-
tanning 30 acres, more or less. The
above lands will be sold as whole
and on reasonable terms. L. Floyd
Mock, Attorney.
Sept. oath, 1897.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22

Nor1cE-All persons are hereby
forewarned from cunning or other
wise trespassing on the farm Bow.
mans Folly or any other premises
owned or controlled by me, under
penalty of u prosecution TO the full
extent of law. VIM. H. CoXton.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22

Judge William S. Barton, of the
tenth Virginia circuit, composed OF
tbe counties of Caroline, Hanover,
King George, Louisa, Richmond,
Spottsylvania, Stafford, Westmore.
land and city of Fredericksburg, died
last Monday in Fredericksburg.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22

I had the rheumatism so badly
that | could not get my hand to my
head. ] tried the doctors medicine
without the least benefit. At last l
thought of Chamberlain's Pain Balm,
the first bottle relieved all of the
main. and one halt of the second bot,
effected complete cure.-W. j. Hol-
land, Holland, Va. Chamberlain's
Pain Balm is equally good for sprains,
swellipgs and lameness, as well as
burns, cuts and bruises. For sale at
all druggists.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22
p,ae.aes of the Flood md Nerves.

No one need suffer with neuralgia. This
disease is quickly and permanently cured
by Browns Iron Bitters. Every, disease of
lie blood, nerves and stomach, chronic
i otherwise, succumbs TO Browns Iron
Siltcrs. Known and used for nearly &
quarter of century, it stands to-day fore
most among our most valued remedies.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22
Business locals.

NoTIcE-All persons are hereby
forewarned.from cunning or other
wise tresspassing on my farm near
Onancock, either in woods, branch
or field of same, under penalty of Il
prosecution to the full extent of law.
Sydney j. Hopkins.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22

To ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
have bought all the goods and
chattles belonging to ]. L. Sterling
and NJ. E. Sterling, his wife, On my
farm at Horutown, and make him
my agent to dispose of same for me.
J. w. Bunting.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22

Col. John B. Cary. one of the best
known insurance men of Richmond,
and for years the head master OF the
famous Hampton Academy, died last
week in his seventy ninth year.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22

NoTIcE-All persons are hereby
forewarped from cunning or other
wise trespassing on my premises. near
Accomac c. H., under the penalty of
prosecution to the full extent of the
law. Chas. B. Mason.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22
jenkins Bridge, Va.

To THE PUBL1c-Notice is hereby
given that am licensed auctioneer
and respectfully solicit a share of its
patronage in that line of work. |
will endeavor and believe | can rem
der satisfactory service to all who
may employ me:
Rue P. o., Va. q.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22

A report has been circulated that
the undersigned declines to ride al
night or in bad weather. The object
OF this card is to correct that impress
sion and announce to the public that
he is prepared physically and other
wise to discharge the duties of his pro
fession at all seasons and that per
sons desiring his services will find
him in place.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22

NOTICE To THE PUBLIC offer fo1
sale all of my stock of merchandise at
cost as l ain going to close out my
business. 1 also offer for sale at
private contract all of my household
and kitchen furniture.
G. s. Smith,
LING Rri6 na Vn
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22
Cat Boat, capacity 100 bush
els of oysters, in good condi-
ton. 4 OF Oyster Scows.
PUBLIC AUCTION.

PUBLIC AUCTION.
Will sell at public auction, on
Thursday, February 3D., 3 p NJ,
at James Store, Head of Brad
ford's Neck, three oyster beds in
Machipungo Creek, and one in
Cats broadwater, with oysters
thereon. Terms made known
on day of sale.
G. r. Po ELL, Agent,
Trowe Va.
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RELIABLE CLOTHING co.,
Onancock Va.
REID'S
Early Prolific.

After being fully tested is now offer
ed to the trade by &. S. Read & Co.,
growers of strawberry plants.
In comparing it with other varie-
ties, the Lady Thompson is taken,
which is wonderful berry, bringing
forth q large number OF quarts to the
acre, never failing. Reid's Early
Prolific is week to ten days earlier.
ripens in bulk. deep red, large size,
perfect bloomer and decidedly
better berry. The fruit brought from
five to ten cents more per quart last
season in the berry markets than
other varieties.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22

Sloop sM attic, capacity 300
bushels of oysters, one year
old
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22

Schooner ia nie T. Lewis
capacity 200 bushels of oys-
tiers, in good condition, new
sails, &c.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22
Public Auction.

The undersigned offers for
sale at private contract, the fol-
lowing valuable vessel property
of the late Capt. John Edward
Mears, now deceased:
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Great Bargains
I'M
sBElUEERY
Practical Matchmaker & Jeweler.

I carry a large and select line
of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
Spectacles and Silverware of ali
kinds-prices reduced very low.
Special attention paid to repair
work on fine Watches, Clocks,
Spectacles and Jewelry at bed
rock prices. All work guaran-
teed to be frst-class. Highest
prices paid for old gold and sill.
yer.
WILDE at Accomac G. H.,
every court-day for repairing.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22

The Senate Committee on Public
Institutions and Education Monday,
by vote of 81 to 2. decided to report
unfavorably the McCune Anti-Flirt-
ing bill.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22
We represent Fire Insurance
Companies that pay losses in
the event Of fire.
No reliable Insurance Agency
can write your insurance at q
lower rate than we can make
you.
1t will be a matter Of economy,
on your part, to consult us
before placing yourinsurance.

We have ample facilities for
handling all your insurance, no
matter how small, or how large
the amount may be.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-22

thea teeth and lower any me