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Congressman Jones on The Stump.

Hon. w. a. Jones addressed the
citizens of Westmoreland county
Monday. He devoted the greater
psrt of his speech to g discussion of
the currency question, which, he de-
clared, was the paramount issue, and
would remain such until it was set
tied. and settled right. He reviewed
the financial legislation of the re.
publican party since the civil war,
and declared that although it was a
third Of century since the close of
the war, the bonded and unbonded
Indebtedness of the country, meas
ured in cotton, wheat, corn, land or
labor, is as great as it was on the first
of March, 1896. He also called atten-
ton to the war measure of the re-
publican party. he criticised in
scathing terms the war revenue bill,
which taxes agricultural fairs and
exempts the great corporations and
cruel trusts from all taxation. He
declared that it was never necessary
to issue and sell single bond to carry
on our war with Spain. The speaker
closed with grand tribute to Gen.
Joseph Wheeler. which aroused the
audience to the highest pitch of en-
thusiasm.-Speeial to Baltimo ore Sun.
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Troops For Cuba.

Washington. D. c., September 27.-
A comprehensive programme for
moving the troops to Cuba has been
outlined by the War Department,
and its initial features have been
decided upon. The result is due to q
decision made on September 18th by
the President.
Acting on this, Major General Miles
outlined a plan for sending two divi
sions to Cuba, the first one. under
command Of Major General Wade, to
leave in October, and the second dlvl-
sion. under Major-General Fitzhugh
Lee, 10 leave IN November.
Each division will embrace about
COCO men, so that the plan is to have
some 10000 troops in Cuba, or on the
way, within the next sixty days.
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In speech at Jacksonville recently
Secretary Alger praised General Fitz
Lee and said he had kept his camp
healthier and better than any in the
country. That such praise was due
him, we believe, and it is in keeping
with his record in whatever position
he has been called TO serve the peo-
Pile. They believe it, and trusting in
them, he has only to ask for what he
wants, whatever the politicians may
say to the contrary. They believe at
this time that he is the man to serve
them as United States Senator, and
he will find them ready to stand by
him and work for his promotion to
that position whenever his candidacy
is announced.
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THD ASHES OF COLUMBUS
Removed From the Niche in the
Cathedral at Havana.
HAD RESTED OVER A CENTURY.

Arrangements Had Been Perfected For
Erecting Il Fitting Monument and
NIausoleum in Havana, Which VIII
Now Probably Be Placed In Spain.
Havana. Sept. 27.-The remains of
Christopher Columbus, which yester-
day were removed from their niche In
the cathedral preparatory to their ship
ment to Spain. had laid in their late
resting place since Jan. II. 1896. when
they were brought from Santo Domin-
go. that island having been coded to
France by Spain.
Since the date mentioned the remains
had laid in an open niche in the wall
of the presbytery Of the cathedral,
yard and half above the ground. In
1892 there was placed in front of the
niche slab of doubtful artistic taste,
representing on relief a bust of the
great admiral and bearing this inscrip-
ton in Spanish:
May the remains and image of the
great Columbus lie thousand centu-
ries preserved in this urn and In the
remembrance of our nation.
After the 4eOth anniversary of the
discovery of the new world by Column
bus the Spanish cortes included in the
Cuban budget large sums for the pur-
pose of erecting a fitting monument
symbolizing the travels of the discov-
erer, to be placed in the most con-
spicuous place in Havana, and the con-
struction of mausoleum to hold his
ashes. This mausoleum, the work of
the Spanish sculptor Melida. was
brought to Havana and placed upon 4
base erected in the center aisle of the
cathedral close to the main door.
The monument, the work on which
was entrusted to the sculptor Susilla.
has not come. and probably never VIII
come to Havana. 1t was to have been
paid for by an appropriation included
in the budget OF the island, but cir
cumstances have overturned the plans.
and it is probable that both the monu-
ment and the mausoleum will be placed
in a fitting place in Spain.
The ashes We're deposited in zinc
case. which was placed in the sachristy
of the cathedral. and a permanent
guard was established to watch them.
Public religious services will be held
shortly.
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q lMQQRIlE:'LlL!AZlNIDD .
FOR SALE At
Public auction
TO THE
Highest Bidder.

The valuable tract of land.
situated near Belle Haven, Acco-
mack County, and very near
EXmore, Northampton coun-
ty, Virginia, known as the
"Mooreland," containing $50
acres, more of less, and bounded
as follows: on the south west,
by the lands of +. 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, will be sold to
the highest bidder, on
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Internal Revenue Decisions.

The Commissioner of Internal
Revenue has held that a policy OF in
surance, when assigned or transferred
to a new holder or owner of the pro
perty insured, is subject to taxation
in proportion to the unearn1d pre-
MUM of the policy.
The Commissioner has also held
that when q lease of property Is
transferred to new lessee, it is sub
ject to taxation for the unexplred
term OF the lease, and should be
stamped accordingly.
In the matter of the transfer OF
stock the Commissioner has held that
the transfer of stock from guardian
to ward is subject to taxation, on the
theory that such transfer involves al
actual change of ownership.
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For Congress-,
HON. VIM. A. JONES,
of Richmond County.

Our staple crop, the sweet potato,
is now being sold at q price which
does not pay the producer to grow
them. No farmer at least will dis
pute this proposition who has them
to sell. This being true the question
becomes an important one to us, If
there is any remedy for their de
probation beyond the paying point.
Some say, that there is not and that
it is only a question of supply and
demand which regulates the price
That view of the matter may be cor
rect but we do not believe it. Ii it is
true, would the Jersey sweets, in
ferior TO ours in many respects now
be selling at from fifty cents to one
dollar per barrel more than our pota-
toes are: Is not the depreciation in
the value due rather to improper
culling, improper handling and to q
too great eagerness on our part 10
sell them at any price? Could not
the depreciation be prevented the
farmers would act together and fix a
price which would pay them? Would
it not be better even, if the supply is
greater than the demand, to create
the demand by cutting off the sup
ply, if half Of the crop had to be left
to rot in the ground? 1t is folly to be-
lieve that our potatoes are not
wanted, but buyers OF course will
take them at the least price they can
get them. Jersey people say they
can't have them unless they are will
ing to pay fair price for them and
why cannot we get together and do
likewise? Such course, we are ad-
vised by prominent citizen in upper
Accomac is advocated by the farmers
in his section. and it seems to us to
be sensible one. Ought not our
farmers, at least now that the crop IS
not paying them, be willing TO get
together and try it?
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A movement has been made for the

A movement has been made for the
erection of a monument over the
grave of Miss Winnie Davis in Holly
wood. 1t is to be done by voluntary
contributions and no one will be
asked to subscribe to the fund. The
memorial is to be placed over her
grave next January whether the
subscription shall be large or small,
but it is safe to predict that it will
be one worthy OF her. The matter is
in the hands of the women of the
South and they undertake nothing
that they do not do well.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-10-01

The Cubans, according to latest
advices, say they will not be satisfied
with anything short of absolute in
dependence and Agoncillo, the vice
president of the Filipino republic, Or.
ganized by Aguinaldo, intimates
that there will be resistance to the
United States if the Filipinos' claims
are not recognized. The above if
true would seem to indicate that the
war may not be over yet. Of course
no threats which they might make
could stop this country IN the career
of expansion which it has entered
upOn.
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FEW TROOPS FOR HAVANA.

From that fact that they go to
Cuba, it does not mean that they will
proceed directly to Havana. On the
contrary, the outlook is that there
will be very few troops sent to
Havana, but that the most of them
will be scattered through the western
end of the island, garrisoning the
small towns, and thus gradually put
ting into effect the military occupa
tion of the island.
In anticipation of the move, the
quarter masters department is pre-
pairing to have transports available
for the troops.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
AccoMAC G. H., VA.
September 26, 1898.

To the Creditors of George Z. Hoag,
deceased, and all others concerned:
You are hereby notified that,
at the request of the personal
representative of the said dece-
dent, have appointed the oath
day of October next, at my said
office, for receiving proofs OF all
debts and demands against the
said decedent 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.
JOHN S. PARSONS,
Commissioners of Accounts of
Accomack County Court.
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Claims For Spanish War Pensions.

Up to the present time about 500
applications for pensions arising out
of the war with Spain have been filed
at the pension office. They embrace
all classes, including widows claims
for injuries, etc. 1t is the purpose of
Commissioner Evans to create new
division for the adjudication of these
ca ses, when they will be taken up
and disposed Of as rapidly as possible.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-10-01

PUBLIC AUcTIoN.-I will sell, at
public auction, on my premises about
a mile above Modestown, on Monday,
October 10th, my personal property,
consisting in part of one horse, one
mule, two COWS. carriage, cart, potato
bed frames. farming implements, &c.
Sale to commence at 10 q. III.
John B. Wright.
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WANTED-A good, sober and indus
trious man to take charge of 'Hick-
DRY Groundn farm, for year 1899. For
further information apply to
Robinson Nottingham,
Eastville, Va
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-10-01

Small profits and quick sales is onr
motto-and the values belong to you
Increase of business makes it incum-
bent upon US to carry a 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, 1898-10-01

A syndicate known as Land Grab
beTs,n from Mecklenburg county, who
began examining records in the
Clerks office of Norfolk last Wednes-
day, have filed with Clerk Register
applications for the purchase of 159
pieces OF delinquent city property.
They are still at work, and it is said
expect to file Il good many more APP
plicatiOnS.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-10-01

SELLING OFF-Everthing marked
down. Coal oil 12 cents per gallon,
green and roasted coffee 10 cents per
pound, yeast powder cents bottle,
SO 2 cents per pound, shoes lower
than the lowest, Come in and see
for yourself. Will also have an auc
ton sale every Saturday afternoon
at 3 o'clock
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-10-01

NoTIcE-All persons indebted to US
for lumber furnished prior to July
list, 1898, are hereby urgently request
ed 10 come forward and settle at
once All accounts for material fur
nished prior to January LIST, 1898,
must be settled without further
notice, or we shall place them in the
hands OF an officer for collection.
Yours truly,
Gordy & Figgs.
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NoTIcE-After this date we will
sell strictly for cash or its equivalent
but at so small margin of profit that
not only our old customers but new
ones will find it to their interest to
deal with us.
V. A. Mapp, Son & Co.
Bridgetown, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-10-01

For RENT-The brick storehouse
at AccoInac G. H.. recently vacated
by Mr.. Geo. T. Parker. Possession
given at once. For particulars apply
to Thos w. Blackstone.
Accomac G. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-10-01

FOR SALE OR RENT-The Powell
House, store and dwelling attached.
Splendid location for millinery and
dressmaking northumberland one
in Eastville. Apply to
T. a. Jarvis.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-10-01

In political circles in Washington
it is said that the republican leaders
do not feel certain of controlling the
next House of Representatives.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-10-01

NorIcE-Orchilla guano the great
land improver has produced better
results the past year than for years.
Can deliver it from to days after
receipt of order by boat or rail. Price
SIG cash, ST. on time. F. .. B. Bal.
timore. Send your orders to
Conquest & Tull,
Oak Hall, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-10-01

For SALE--A sound and seaworthy
batteau-capacity about 200 bushels
The same can be seen at ship yard of
w. H. Daugherty, Crisfield, Md, who
is authorized to sell her.
VIM. Ell;nger.
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Ru,I,,ess Noriees.

NoTIcE-A red COW with short tail
and calf has been on my premises
near Parksley since first of May. The
owner will please come for them,
prove property, pay charges and take
them away.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-10-01

For RENT-House and lot in Lo-
custville where Mr. j. II. II ebard now
lives for the remainder of 1898 and
the year 1899. Possession given at
once. r. w. T. kellan.
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WANTED-Au overseer for 1899 for
a three horse farm; must be OF middle
age, energetic, reliable and unmar
ried. Good wages and everything
found. Answer to Box 305, Orancock,
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WE'LL.
Ne Are Here Again 5!

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.
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September II, 1898.

NoT1cE-All persons are hereby
forbidden from cunning on my prem
Uses known as the Cutler land' un-
der penalty of g prosecution to the
full extent of the law.
Richard J. Cutler.
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Sept. 81, '9S.

FoR REN1-For 1S90-Mt. Gusts
now divided in three parts, a new
house to be erected, with suitable
outbuildings. Great sweet potato
land-and can be shipped on the farm.
Apply to
Samuel IT, Ross
Accomac G.. H. Va.
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NoTIcE-At the request of the At
lantic School Board, l will keep
school books for sale.
w. r. Covington,
New Church, Va.
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Virginia News.

Rev. William H. Meade, D. d.,
rector of St., Johns Episcopal
church, Roanoke, has resigned and
will leave that place about October
Is. He has had two calls, one to a
church in Accomac county and one
to the chaplalncy of the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-10-01

Harry Frazier. for many years chief
engineer of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad, has signed contract with
eX Senator Calvin S. Brice to go to
Hong Kong and there assume the
position of chief engineer of a large
railroad being constructed in China.
1t is understood that Mr.. Frazier's
salary will be $4,000 a year.
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In good order throughout, sails
nearly new. Will carry twelve
hundred bushels of oysters on a
draught of five and one-half feet
of water. A good sailer.
Having no use for her [ will
sell at a very reasonable price.
Parties wishing to purchase
can see the YES ell at Onancock.
For further particulars, call
on or write me at the above
named place.
3. &. 5.f3TaCE.
Sept 20, '9S.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-10-01

The Turner-Ashby Confederate
Veterans have received an invitation
from the one hundred and fourteenth
Regimental Association of Oxford, n.
Y, to attend the unwilling of the
monument to the dead heroes of the
One hundred and Fourteenth New
York Regiment, who were killed in
the civil war and whose remains are
inferred in the National Cemetery of
Winchester. The invitation was ac-
cepted at meeting of the Camp.
This is the first time that an invita-
ton of this kind was ever sent from
the 6. A. r. or Confederate Veterans
to each other to attend an unwilling
of u monument to their fallen heroes.
The unwilling will take place on
October 10.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-10-01

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,
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.
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Yaguabl
HOUSE AND 10y FOR SALE.

I offer my house and lot for
sale IN Pungoteague, Va, near
one of the best Schools on the
Peninsula.
House has six rooms and two
halls, all necessary outbuildings:
Will be sold at public auction,
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH,
at 3 p, M.
in front of S. W. Ames' store, if
not disposed of earlier at private
sale.
Parties desiring information
can see posters, or call on S. w.
Ames. at Pungoteague, or see
me at my home.
Terms made known on application
j. II. A. LOFLAND,
Cashvil]e, Va.
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Saturday, October 18th, 1898,

All 3 Z. No.
in front of Kellam's Hotel, Belle
Haven.
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Next Tuesday the battleship
Illinois will be launched at Newport
News.
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1898 Crawford bicycles. price $3.50
and freight added.
w. L. Wise.
Onancock, Va.
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Domestic Groceries, Fine Groceries,
Canned Goods, Tobacco's, Cigars.
Contectionerles, Queensware, Glass
ware, Tinware, Hardware, Cutlery,
Woodenware, Ice Cream Freezers,
Hammocks, Notions, Drugs, Patent
Medicines, Seeds, Soaps. Perfumes.
Paints. Oil and Brushes, &c, at prices
that will surprise you. In addition
to all this we handle Hay, Corn. Oats,
Bran, Feed Meal, Table Meal, &c at
ROCK BOTTOM PRICES.
Come and see us and realize the facts
in t1a noSo
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u d. NII ",
Store in Hickman Building.
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Arrangements Had Been Perfected For
Erecting a Fitting Monument and
Nrausoleum in Havana, Which VIII
Now Probably Be Placed In Spain.
Evening journal., 1898-10-17
FIRE IN CAMBRIDGE
INDEPENDENCE HALL" BURNED.
BADCONFLAGRAT1ON PREVENT
ED BY VOLUNTEER FIRENlEN.

Cambridge, Nd, Oct. 17.-Saturday
night, after midnight, a fire broke out
in Cambridge, which probably would
have done great damage but for the
good work of the volunteer firemen. A
few minutes after u o'clock flames
were seen issuing from the roof OF In
dependence Hall, which was built in
1876 by Father Carey. In the lower
part Of the building were two vacant
rooms and one used as a storerOom
by ]. w. Fox. The second story was
used as an Opera House. The latter
place was the scene of the free silver
mass meeting Saturday evening, ana 1t
IS supposed that someone dropped a
cigar near one of the stage wings. The
fire alarm was sounded and Rescue Fire
Company responded to the cali. It was
apparent from the first, however, that
the hall was doomed, the flames licking
up the dry shingles and weather board
ing like so much paper The gymna-
stun, wooden building adjoining the
hail, caught on fire and was rapidly
CONSUMED. Meantime the fremen's ef-
forts were necessary to keep the ere
from spreading in other directions, as
the brisk wind carried a shower OF
sparks to adjoining buildings and sew
eral of them took fire, but the fire
men quickly extinguished the flames.
Some damage was done to the wood in
the wood and coal yard of T. c. Eaton
& Son, nearby. The house Of William
w. Davis, fully q hundred yards from
the hall. caught without attracting at
.ention at first. and was extinguished
with much difficulty, the fire and water
doing considerable damage. The house
cr Mrs. Allison and Caters Hotel, To-
Gated at about the same distance as
the Davis house. also caught, but were
extinguished without difficulty. AT one
tine grave fears were entertained lest
the fire should spread through that en-
tire section Of the city. The fire was
, not entirely subdued until 2.SO a. m
Tie fremen worked well and saved the
town from a serious fire.
Mr.. Fox, the owner Of Independence
Hal. had en- the building and goods
in the store below as insurance Of S5,'
coo. The gymnasium, owned by Messrs
George W. Woolford, w. Irving Mace
and others. and valued at $1,000, wa
insured for $500. Messrs. Eaton & Son
=. who lest a quantity Of wood and char
d coal, their scales and measures, na.
4 on their entire stock an insurance o
!. 81 GOO, which should fully cover the los
Y sustained Nessrs. Davis and Woohord
!. the owners Of the dwelling houses
u which caught also, carried insurance.