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Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19
New York mud New Jersey Troop.

New York. May 16.-The Second. Six ty-fifth and Third regiments are ready to leave Camp Black, Hempstead plains, any time after Tuesday. The Second and Sixty-fifth are being mustered in today and the Third will be mustered in tomorrow.
 Colonel Grant. commanding the Four teenth regiment, has issued orders that the muster roll must be completed at once. The portion of the regiment that has not been sworn into the federal service will be mustered today, It is be- lieved in Camp Black that Colonel Grants command will move very soon after it is sworn in.
 Major Thurston of the Twenty-sec- ond took the oath of office as lieutenant colonel of that regiment, to succeed Lieutenant Colonel Kings, resigned.
 The First regiment of New Jersey now at Camp Voorhees,, Sea Girt, will be equipped today and ready to move. The other regiments will be ready soon after, the government supplies being on the ground. Guards were relieved from duty during the greatest portion of the day in consequence of the heavy rain. Notwithstanding the storm, large num- beTs Of visitors reached camp yesterday
Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19
GENFRAL MERRITT.

be due to the fact that he will for the present remain fin charge of the conn bned departments of California and the Columbia. General Sewell is not men, toned for the reason that he has de- clined the appointment to the army rather than give up his seat in the United States senate.
 More Troops For ManiIla-
 There are indications that the war department has been brought to see the wisdom and fairness of the suggestions thrown out by Major General Merritt that his expedition should consist Of not less than 15,O00 men and that at least a third of them should be seasoned troops from the regular army, capable of meeting on even terms the veteran Spanish soldiers who garrison Manila. To endeavor to overcome the Spanish force with less than half their number of troops would seem to be a senseless proceeding in view of the fact that there is no necessity for such n course. Gen. eral Merritt took occasion to deny very emphatically the accuracy of certain newspaper interviews published yester- day morning which placed him in the position of refusing to obey an order to proceed to the Philippines because his force was insufficient. The officials at the department did not hesitate to ex- press at once their belief that General Merritt was too good soldier to refuse to obey a lawful order, although they admitted that he might have. as he did yesterday through Inspector General Hughes, member of his sta6. suggest the propriety of an increase in the num- Der and betterment in the quality of the soldiers to be assigned to his command.
Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19
FIVE SLAIN IN BATTLE.

The winsIow's Desperate Engagement on
 Cardenas.
 Key West. May 13.-America's first dead fell in fierce and bloody combat off Cardenas, on the north coast of Cuba Five men were blown to pieces and five were wounded on the torpedo boat Winslow. The dead are: Worth Bagley. ensign; John Varvares. oiler:
Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19
WHEELER IN THE SADDLE.
"Fightins Joe" to Command the Cavalry
 In Cuban Invasion.

Tampa. Fla, May 17.-General Jo- seph E. Wheeler, the old Confederate leader recently commissioned major general Of volunteers, will command tho United States cavalry in the Cuban army of invasion, General Wheeler
Connecticut western news., 1898-05-19

IL Is That of the Pacific, Which Include, the Philippines, and wIu He Command. ed by Major General Merritt-More Troops For Manila.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02
What we did not all Expect.

The war is now costing some SO,
100000 day or at a rate OF $3.50
100000 year. The deficiency bill
appropriates 1924, 100000, nearly all
of which is for the present war. Pre-
vious bills appropriated over $780,
900. 600. 1t comes to this that about
1915 100000 has been provided so far
for war expenses up to the end of
next December. 1t will all be spent,
no doubt, and as much more. The
treasury is authorized to borrow
$500, 100000 by means of bonds and
$500, 100000 by means of short time
notes. 1t will all, no doubt, be Dor
rowed and spent, together with the
proceeds of the new taxes, aggrega
ting $3.50, 100000 year. The war will
thus easily cost, it seems, in the first
year about SO for each man, woman
and child in the United States, to
say nothing of the distressing losses
of life. What is worse, the new and
high taxes will continue after the
war and will probably be increased,
if the war spirit continues. to build a
big navy and maintain it. England's
present fleet cost her some 5000, 000,000
and we shall want one as big, at an
annual cost for maintenance of some
100000, 900 year.-Baltimore Sun.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02

The State Board of Education, con-
sisting of the Governor, the Attorney
General and State Superintendent OF
Public Instruction will meet Tues
day, July 18th, to adopt the list OF
text books for use in the public
schools for the next four years. The
Board, in making their selections,
have invited and will have the benefit
of the judgement of many of the most
successful, progressive and expert
enced teachers in the State as to the
relative merits of the books sub
mitted for examination. The Board,
it is stated. will be conservatives
making changes in textbooks only
when necessary. Barnes United
States History, in compliance with
popular demand, will have to go, and
a few others now in the list may, but
no sweeping change is expected,
or probably ought to be made.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02

The Freemasons of the United
States will, under the auspices OF the
Grand Lodge OF Virginia, celebrate
the Tooth anniversary of the death OF
George Washington, with fitting
ceremonies, at Mount Vernon, Alex
andria and Washington. The ami
yersary will occur on the 14th of
December, 1899, and it is estimated
that not less than ten thousand mem
bers of the fraternity will participate
in the celebration. Bishop Randolph,
of the Southern Diocese Of Virginia,
will be invited to make the opening
prayer. There will be no other reli-
gious service, and no sermon. Two
addresses will be delivered-one by
the Grand Master, and the other by
President Mckinley, if he will accept
the invitation. The Grand Lodge of
Virginia has sent invitations to all
the Grand Lodges in this country,
and number of foreign Grand
Lodges, thirty-six Of which have al
ready been accepted.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02
TIE FIRST ENGAGEMENT OF TIFF
HOSTILE ARMIES
Twelve Americans Killed.

There was serious engagement
Friday morning, June cath, five miles
from Santiago on land. Less than one
thousand American cavalrymen and
rough riders fought two thousand
Spaniards in the thickets, driving
them back into the city The Ameri
can loss is twelve or thirteen dead
and at least fifty wounded, including
six officers Several wounded will die.
Twelve Spaniards were found dead
in the bushes. Their loss is doubtless
greater. The Spaniards had every
advantage in numbers and positions.
The dead are.
Rough Riders-Captaiu Allyn X.
Capron, of Troop l.; Sergeant Hamil-
ton Fish, Jr., Privates Tilman and
Dawson, both of Troop L; Private
Dougherty, of Troop A; Private w.
T. Erwin, of Troop f. First Cavalry
-Privates Dix, York, Bejorll, Kobe,
Berlin, and Lenmack. Tenth Cavalry
= Corporal White.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02

Our troops are nearly in sight of
Santiago and we may expect to hear
of general engagement and the
capture of that city at any time.
The glory of that achievement, how
ever, must he preceded by bloody
battle and fearful loss of life, and
will it mean then that peace is III
sight? The news from the Philip
pines seems to indicate, that If we
insist upon territorial expansion to
the extent of claiming those islands,
that the end is not near yet.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02
AccoMAc COURT HOUSE, Va.
SATURDAY. JULY 2, 1898.
Entered at the Postoffice at Accomac
C. H., Va, as second-class matter.

The annual reunion of members OF
Harmanson-West Camp will be held
this wear, Tuesday, July Goth, at
Aecomac C. H., and will be the most
important one in the history OF that
organization. The object OF the re-
union being for the purpose OF raising
finds for the erection of monument
to our Confederate dead, it is hoped
that the fund already on hand VIII
he increased sufficiently on that day
to Justify action without further de-
Law in the matter. The amount
needed to begin work on the monu-
ment is only three or four hundred
dollars, to complete it about one
Thousand dollars. That the former
amount can be raised ON that day
ought to admit of no doubt
and does not we believe. The
memory of our dead heroes ought
and doubtless will attract so many
people to the Courthouse on that day
that no one will feel the pittance
which he will be called upon to con-
tribute, but the day is to have SO
many attractive features that no one
will want to stay away, and among
them it need only be noted, that
Gen. George j. Hundley one OF the
most talented public speakers OF the
State has accepted an invitation to
be present and deliver an address.
Our love for the Lost Cause, and the
heroes who died for it ought to bring
us together and make us willing con-
tributors to the object for which the
reunion is held, but in addition fine
speech, good music, superb dinner
and other attractions invite You to be
present. Will anyone who loved the
Lost Cause decline the invitation?
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02
Heroes Recognized.

Washington, June 27.-The Presi-
dent to>day sent TWO special messages
to Congress providing for recognition
services for Hobson and his crew;
Lieutenant Newcomb and the crew
of the revenue cutter Hudson, which
rescued the Winslow at Cardenas;
Captain Hodgsdon, OF the dispatch
boat McCulloch, which figured at the
battle of Manila, and Cadet Powell,
for bravery under fire. Authority is
asked from the Senate fol transfer
ing Hobson from the construction
corps to the line of the navy. The
message in mentioning Hobson cites
the fact that his crew have already
been promoted.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02
General Slarter's Official Report.

Washington, June 25.-The first
news from General Shafter concern
ing the engagement yesterday be-
tween the Spaniards and Americans
reached the War Departments ut noon
to-day, and it was in substance us
follows:
Bacquiri, June 25.-Further news
from General Wheeler places the
American loss on Friday morning at
ten killed and forty wounded. Cap
tain Capron was killed. Among the
wounded were Major Brodie, Captain
McClintock and Lieutenant Thomas,
of the First Volunteer Cavalry; Major
Bell, Captain Knox and Lieutenant
Bryan, OF the First Cavalry, Captain
Knox seriously. Captain Wainwright,
formerly reported wounded, is unin-
iured. The names of the others kill
ed and wounded are unknown The
Spaniards occupied strong en-
rrenched position on high hill.
The firing lasted IN hour. The enemy
were driven from the position, which
is now occupied by United States
troops. The engagement occurred
about Il mile and 4 half from Sevilla.
The enemy retired toward Santiago.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02

Much of the most important legis>
lation enacted by the last General
Assembly of Virginia went into effect
on the first day of July. Such was
the case with the various retrench-
ment measures adopted. On that
dav the salaries of most OF the States
officers were reduced, that OF the
Commissioner of Agriculture and all
persons employed in his department
ceased and several clerkships in the
Auditors office were dispensed with.
The law placing stricter limitations
around the sale of oleomargarine. the
anti-trading stamp law removing an
Objectionable feature, FROM business,
the general act relating to negotiable
instruments removing all tictions and
technicalities from that branch OF
the law governing negotiable paper
and the Wharton bill designed 10
break up the Southwestern Tariff
Association are among the important
measures also which went into effect
on that day. Ofthese laws the latter
will probably be the only one that
will be contested.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02
New War Problem.

A special cablegram from Manila
says the situation in the Philippines
is about to become complicated. The
insurgents. influenced by foreign con
sus or inflated by their sudden sue
cess in arms, have changed their
tone and now demand complete indie
pendence. Aguinaldo has issued a
circular, saying: lit is probable
that l will invite the European pow
ers to recognize and guarantee the
complete independence of the Philip
pines.n
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02
Santiago Only Three Miles OF.

Washington, June est was very
late in the day when the first dis
patch within two days came to the
War Department from General Shat
ter, but the news was regarded as so
good that there was no disposition
10 complain. 1t disclosed very sat
isfactory rate of progress on the part
of General Shafter towards the town
OF Santiago itself, and apparently he
has gained oil the ground and has
come within three miles OF Santiago
without suffering any losses since the
bloody sllirmish of Friday last. Alto
gether the performance is regarded
as very gratifying by the department
officials here.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02
In Sight Of Santiago.

OF Santiago, June ga decisive
battle is expected at any moment.
General Wheeler's division, which
was within ten miles of the city Fri
day night, was joined by General
Shafter this morning. While Admiral
Sampson has reduced every shore
battery of the defense twenty miles
either way from Santiago, General
Chaffee's wing of General Wheeler's
command has captured and taken
possession of Sevila, seven miles from
the city, after sharp battle. The
official report places the American
loss at twenty>one killed and eighty
wounded. The Spaniards left thirty
nine dead on the field. From the
positions occupied by the troops they
can plainly see the streets and inha-
bitants of Santiago. 1t is reported
that Il large number of wounded are
entering the city 1T stated intervals.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02

NoTIcE--Wm. S. Richardson's
agent, John Lewis, of Groton 2. o.,
has been making false statements in
regard to my cleanliness, &c. l have
had twelve years practical experience
in the ice cream business in Phila-
delphia, Pa, having learned the
trade of cream making before | start
ed. 1 cordially invite friends and
patrons to call and examine my
barns, stock and factory, then call
on MIR. Richardson and judge for
themselves who takes the most pride
in his business, or his colored ice
cream makers. Yours very truly,
Ed. l.. Setter.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02

"Our customers say you manufac>
ture three of the best remedies on
earth,n said the mercantile firm of
Haas, Harris, Brim s. McLain, OF
Dawson, Ga, in a recent letter to the
Chamberlain Medicine Co. This is
the universal verdict. Chamberlain's
Pain Balm is the finest preparation
in the world for rheumatism, neural
gia, lame back. quinsey, sore throat,
cuts, bruises, burns, scalds, pains and
swellings. A % cent bottle Of this
liniment in the house, will save a
great deal of suffering. Buy it at
WIN. II. Parker, Onancock; S. W.
Aines 81 Co, Pungoteague; Cole burn
& Stockley, Keller.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02

A man in Virginia rode forty miles
to Fairfax Station for the express
purpose of getting Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, and took home with
him dozen bottles Of the medicine.
The druggist who relates the incident,
adds: "Your remedy seems to be a
general favorite wherever known. =
Its effects are indeed wonderful in all
lung and throat troubles. Procure a
bottle at William H. Parker, Oman
cock; s. w. Ames & Co., Pungoteague,
and Colebourn s. Stockley, Keller.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02
EETisharts Point
Transported lJo


On and after July 1st daily
trips will he made to Chinco-
league from Bloomtown Station.
Hacks will leave station about
l p. m. daily, connecting with
Steamer Winnie at Wisharts
Point, arriving at Chincoteague
about 3! p. M, returning to
Wisharts Point about 6 O'Clock.
Steamer Winnie will also leave
Wisharts Point for Chinco
league daily at o. M, leaving
Chincoteague at o. am.
Fare each way rs cents. Extra
charge for baggage.
S. w. MATTHEW'S,
President.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02

NoT1cE-I offer for sale, by private
contract, the valuable tract, lot,
piece or parcel of land, containing 20
acres, more or less, situated in Sluth-
kill Neck, occupied by Thos. R.
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. l.. Floyd
Mock, Accomack c. H., Va, May 25th,
1898.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02

Mr.. c. Is. Bush, president of the
Gilmer county court, tells briefly his
with an epidemic of bloody
flux in his family. He writes under
date of October s, 1896, at Auburn,
w. Va. During the past summer
we had three cases of bloody fluX in
our family which we cured i'll less
than one week with Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Dlarrhoea remedy.
In some instances there were twenty
hemorrhages day. This remedy
never fails to cure the worst cases of
bloody hux and all bowel complaints.
Every family should keep it at hand.
For sale by William Fl. Parker,
Onancock; S. w. Ames & Co., Pungo
tsague; Coleburn & Stockley, Keller.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02
Lee Going TO IEabana.

Washington, D. c., June 2S.-It is
still understood here that General
Lee will remain at jacksonville, I'M
til the President is ready to invest
Habana. While there has been talk
from time to time OF army influences
at work calculated to minimize Lees
military prominence, owing to Jeal-
ousy, people near the President say
there is nothing in it.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02

NoT1cE-Theun 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, 1898-07-02

Nor1cE-The storehouse and dwell
ling at New Church Station, known
as the .Niver property including
the barrel factory for sale or rent.
Possession given of storehouse and
dwelling at once and of the whole
property at the end OF the year. APP
DIV to T. Fl. Dryden,
Real estate broker,
Pocomoke city, Md.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02
Shafter Waiting For His Big Guns.

Washington, June 29.-General
Shafter reports that he has surveyed
the field and could carry Santiago by
assault in forty eight hours, but has
decided to wait until the big guns are
in position and carry the city in that
way, instead of by direct assault.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02
Capt. Joe Mears,
Wachapreague, Va.

FARMS For RENr-Several truck
farms in high state of cultiva ton.
ut Cape Charles, Va. 1st farm $50
acres-S acres III asparagus, Ii acres
in Strawberries, so acres in sweet
potatoes, 100 acres in peaches. end
farm 100 acres-1S acres in strawber-
ries, IS acres in cabbage, II acres in
clover. 3rd farm 80 acres. 4th farm
90 acres. All of these places have
productive soil, good buildings and
are convenient to shipping.
For particulars address,
Orris a Browne,
Cape Charles, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02
On eat Bargains
sJElUEkRY
j.. ADEa-ST Elm.
OnanCock, Va.
Practica! Matchmaker & JeWeler.

I carry a large and select line
of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
Spectacles and Silverware of all
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.
Will be at Accomac G.. H.,
every court-day for repairing.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02

Senator John w. Daniel has been
invited by the leaders of Tammany
to make the only long TALK at the
independence Day celebration in
Tammany Hall.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02

For RENT-The brick storehouse
at Accolnac c. H., recently vacated
by Mr.. Geo. F. Parker. Possession
given at once. For particulars apply
to Thos. w. Blackstone,
Accomac G. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02

For RENr-Storehouse at Jenkins
Bridge, formerly occupied by G. s..
Smith. Possession given at once.
Apply to 7. E. Fletcher.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02

For RRNT-The farm Ravenswood
on the seaside, with abundant re-
sources and fine pasture. Apply to
The Misses Custis,
Accomack G. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02

FOR RENT-For year 1899, house
and lot in Onancock, occupied by
MIR. Thos. B. QuinbY.
H. T. White,
Bloomtown, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02

For LoAN-Money secured by lien
ON unencumbered real estate.
j. II. Fletcher, Jr.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02
BUSINESS NOTICES.

NoTIcE-I am open for engage
ments to take parties on my hand
some new sloop to any point from
Cape Charles to Chincoteague.
G. V. Willis,
Wachapreague, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02
Notice TO Creditors.
OFFICE, THE COMMISSIONER :
IN CHANCERY,
AccONACK @. IF. 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 .. Frank
lin &c. VS.. Elizabeth w. Smith
&c. L have appointed the 9Th day
of July next, at my said office, for
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, 1898-07-02

Small profits and quick sales is our
motto-and the values belong to you.
Increase Of business makes it incum-
bent upon us to carry finer and
better line than ever before and you
can come to our store and procure
the finest meats, vegetables, ETC., to
be had at lowest prices.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02

NoTIcE-The fast little yacht, Ned
Powell, has been lately rebuilt and
accommodations improved. VIII take
fishing or island parties on reason.
able terms. Engagements to be ad-
70
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" Eli,
Ne Are Here Again S!

and our purpose is that you shall
hear something to your interest as
we'll as ours, which we Will readily
prove to you whenever you make
purchare
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-07-02
Take a Bath. Z Z

Why not have a bath tub put
in your house, You can supply
it from tank at a little cost.
a shower bath ring free with
every tub. | use only Guyler
and Mothers bath tubs and sani-
tary closets. Give me a trial
order.