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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1898-02-19
ABsoR1s WATER FROM. BELOW.
Soil sn the Sam Joaquin Valley Moist
eneA by subterrancan Streams.

Soil sn the Sam Joaquin Valley Mofst-
enea by Subterrancan Streams.
Investigations made by Prof. Milton
Whitney. who is In charge OF the divi-
sion OF soHs In the department OF agri-
culture, have revealed the curious phe-
Domenon that the soils of the San
Joaquin valley and Of the great Palouse
district comprising the fertile wheat
growing regions) contain, q consider
able quantity OF moisture In excess Of
the amount received from rainfall or
surface irrigation. A similar phenom-'
enon has been observed In the Yellow
stone valley and IN parts Of the Red
River valley, and this would seem to ex-
plain the mystery why these regions,
which are semiarid, rarely suffer from
drought.
But this explanation solves one mys-.
fiery only TO present another which 10
even more inexplicabie. In the Mojave
desers, for instance, where the annual
average rainfall Is only five Inches, the
soil beneath the alkaline crust is al
ways moist. In southern California,
where the summer rainfall Is less than
an inch, tobacco and sugar beets, which.
require much water, grow luxuriantlyi
without irrigation.
This phenomenon has been ascribed
tentatively to the peculiar quality Of
the soil to absorb moisture and retain
1t, notwithstanding the low humidity
Of the atrnosphere. But whence does
this excess Of moisture come? Artesian
wells In all the regions under considera-.
ton show water at depths varying be-.
tween 40 and zoo feet, and 1t is COM
jectured BY the department investiga-
tors that there may be q slow and con-
tinuous upward movement Of moisture
from subterranean sources. Since wa.
ter, however, never percolates upward
Il must be assumed that the soils OF q
large part OF the arid and serniarid res
gions OF the country consistsof o yast
sheet OF absorbent material, which
draws up moisture from below. like,
blotting paper, by capillary attraction
The Investigations OF the division zot.
soils in these arid regions will make one
OF the most remarkable chapters IN the
history OF agriculture. Philadelphia
Record. sss9 -.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1898-02-19

Scotch Have the Heaviest Rraanss
The average weight Of the brain Of
the Chinaman is greater than that Oh
any other race on the globe except the
Scotch. Chicago Tfmes-Hsrald.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1898-02-19
Nxtanet Erfovfala, Taa,ac.

Prof. Gushing has just made an ex-
animation OF the Pine Island keys, In
Florida, and discovered the remains Of
villages and numerous relics. OF ancient
lake dwelleTs. whose racial atfinities are
still unknown. Judging from their
steel and copper implements or weap-
ons, their pottery, masks and modes Of
sculpture, they appear to be akinto the
ancient Mexican people. - Chicago
Chronicles.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1898-02-19

The flags to be hcisted simultane-
ously Ii signaling at sen never exceed
four, but with is various colored flags,
In combinations Of four or less. II, ,642
signals can be given.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1898-02-19

Secretary Of State Sherman and
Mrs. Sherman win celebrate their
golden wedding next year.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1898-02-19
- tsssS y Z. II ], y X '.f d
Lost Or stolen.

"a Bay Mare no white spots, long tan no
brand, about five years old, advanced with
foul q liberal rewa I'd VIII be paid to and 81
er. s29 u L. e. LITTELL, opeiousas.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

Hanna may not succeed himself az
United States Senator from Ohio
Both houses of the Legislature OF
that State have been organized
against him and the Republican leg
islators, who made that evett posi-
BILE by combining with the democrats
say that they are in the fight to stay
and will cast their votes against him
when the Senatorial contest is decid-
ed next week. All of the available
influence possessed by the admins
tration on the other hand is being
used in Mr.. Hanna's behalf, and 1t
may be, that the recalcitrant republl-
cans can be gotten back into line.
The fight is bitter one and the re-
suit seems to depend upon the extent
of the influence of the Chief Execu
tive. Hanna's corruption fund made
him President, and it now remains
TO be seen whether Mr.. Mckinley
CANDY his influence, cancel that debt
and make him Senator. The defeat
of Hanna would indicate a healthier
public sentiment than was supposed
to exist in Ohio.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

On motion of Mr.. H. G. Allen, OF
Pittsylvania, resolution was adop
ted by the House of Delegates on
Wednesday, looking to the means OF
securing better revenues out OF the
oyster industry. 1t is as follows;
THAT a special committee of ten, ont
from each Congressional district OF
Virginia, be appointed by the Speak.
err of the House of Delegates to take
into consideration and report to thl-
house what legislation is necessary
to more effectively collect the reve
nues for the Commonwealth from
the oyster industry. and the salo
committee is authorized to report by
bill or otherwise
The action of the House in ap-
pointing a special committee to for
mulate oyster legislation, instead OF
,eaving it in the hands of the com
mittee of the Chesapeake and Its
tributaries, as heretofore, Indicates
the temper of the Legislature on the
subject and legislation inimlcal 10
the interests of the Underwater people
may be expected.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08
Peninsula horticultural Society.

The annual meeting of the PENN.
sula Horticultural Society will be
held in Snow Hill, Maryland, or
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
January 70, IS and IA, 1898.
The distinguishing feature of these
annual gatherings is in the fact that
practical fruit growers and market
gardeners from all parts of the PENN
snia are appointed q year in advance
to prepare reports upon the several
kinds of fruits and vegetables that
are grown in our soil. These reports
this year include such topics as fol-
lows: Peaches, John ]. Rosa, Milford,
Delaware; Pear Culture, DR.. W. S.
Maxwell, Still Pond. Md; Expert
ments with San Jose Scale, Capt. r.
S. Emory, Chestertown, Md; Apple
Culture, S. H. Derby, Woodside,
Delaware; Plums, j. w. Kerr, Mary
land; Nut Culture, P Emerson, Della
ware; Grapes. w. F. Allen, Salisbury,
Nd; Implements and Packages, E.
H. Bancroft, Delaware; Marketing.
R. G. Nicholson, Maryland; Small
Fruits, A j. McMath. Virginia.
General Report on Fruits. James S
Harris, Maryland; Potato Culture, j.
w. Hall, Maryland; Tomatoes and
other vegetables, B. F. B. Woodall
Delaware; Crimson Glover, DR.. E. P
Herr, Maryland; and transportation,
A. N. Brown, Delaware
These men will be recognized as
specialists in the matters committed
to their charge, and they will be
aided by committees of which they
are severally chairman.
In addition to these papers there
will be addresses by such we'll known
men of national reputation as J. H.
Hale of Connecticut; w. H. Ragan'
of Indiana; DR.. l.. H. Bailey, of New
York; DIR. l.. 0. Howard, o. s. En-
tom ologist and DR.. E. f. Smith.
Then the society will have the bene
tit of the presence of the horticul
rurists and entomologists of the Della
ware and Maryland Experiment Sta
lions, Prof. James s. Robinson and
Prof. w. G.. Johnson of the MARYLAND
Station and Prof. 6. Harold Powell,
of the Delaware Station. The meet
ing is therefore q place where the
best and most successful practical
farmers and fruit growers and the
most practical scientific workers meet
and discuss questions of vital i'm
portance to agriculture and horti-
culture. Purnell's Hotel in Snow Hill
has made special terms which the
members of the society Will fully APP
preciate, and excursion rates over the
railroads have been secured. Be sure
to attend and secure the benefits of
this me ting. All are welcome.
WESLEY WEBB, Sec'y.
Dover, Del.
Il. E. Vandeman, Pres,
Parksley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08
AccoMAo COURT HOUSE, Va.
Entered at--the Postoffice at Accomac
G. H., Va, as second.class matter.

The inaugural address of the "far-
mer Governor" of Virginia, presented
in full to our readers, will be read
with interest, and for the most part
be heartily approved by them. 1t
will impress them with the fact, that
his administration will be business
one and be conducted in the interest
OF the great body of the people of
Virginia. Every line of it is worthy
of their perusal and a careful read
ing of the same will convince them
that he is in closer touch with them
than any Governor has been tor years.
Every sentence of it has healthy.
ring in it and is alive with spirit
of patriotism, which will convince
them that he enters upon the dis
charge of the duties of the office "un-
fettered by promises or com binat1on
as to men or measures and with the
determination to do his whole duty.
That part of his address arraigning
those combines of money and power
that are menace to our liberties
and his views on the financial ques-
ton are in accord with the views of
the great body of the people OF Flr.
ginia and will be especially pleasing
to them All of his recommendations,
in fact, seem to indicate that he will
viii be an honor to the Old Dominion
and no Governor probably has
ever entered the Gubernatorial
Office with the higher confidence OF
all her people. Everybody seems to
wish him we'll and none more heartily
than the people of Accomac.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

The Southern Planter having de
clared that lit is not more revenue
that we need, but less expenditure, >
our esteemed contemporary, the
Richmond Dispatch, very properly
remarks that, ''sugar-coat the thing
as you may, the people will not will
lingly bear one cent more OF taxation
until the Legislature has exhausted
every effort to reduce expenses.
A reduction in expenditures wher-
ever it is possible is not only. deInan-
ded but expected at the hands OF the
members of the present legislature
1t is the one thing to which they com
mitted themselves more than any 9th
err, before or since the election,and 1t
is time that they were about it, in
stead of frittering away the time as
they seem to be doing in advocating
frivolous measures and in introducing
bills, which they know can never
be passed, and intended only as bun
conbe for their constituents. he
trenchment was promised, and
is expected and the sooner the Legls-
lature takes up the matter the better.
Flirting bills and bills to tax old
bachelors may not be out OF order
after they have attended to the du-
ties for which they were especially
elected by the people.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

During the past two years, Mrs j.
W. Alexander, wife of the editor of
the Waynesbro, (Miss.) Times. has,
in 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 so cent bottles for sale by
all druggists.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08
il Card.

A report has been circulated that
the undersigned declines to ride at
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.
F. c. A. KELLAM, n. D.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

Write to us for estimates on doors,
sash, blinds, stair-rails and all other
kinds of building material, hardware,
paints, sc. Stock large, prices low.
Mr. r. D. L. Fletcher will be at Ac-
comac G. H., the first day of every
County Court, to receive orders for
the firm.
Cape Charles Ice g. Lumber Co.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

The grand jury of the Hastings
Court, of Richmond, MSnday, had
several gentlemen before 1t to inquire
into the Stub bs-Womack checks. 1t
turns out that the checks were found
in lot of waste paper in the store OF
West, johnson g. Co., book dealers,
where Mr.. Womack had an office.
The checks were found by Mr.. Mont
gomery West, and by him given to
MIR. Baughman.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

NOTICE. offer at private sale the
the following valuable real estate be.
longing TO George F. Parramore and
wife, situated Oh Machapungo cre-k
and near Mappsburg Station: The
Savage Land" containing so acres.
more or less; the "Kellam Land"
containing 80 acres. more or less and
the Smith Land" wood land), con
tanning 30 acres, more CT less. The
above lands will be sold as q whole
and on reasonable terms. l.. Floyd
Mock, Attorney.
Sept. oath, 1897.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

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
pain, 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,
swellings and lAmeness, as well as
burns, cuts aud bruises. For sale at
all druggists.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

o. w. o. Hardman, when sheriff of
Tyler Co.. w Va, was at one time;
almost Frustrated with cold. He
used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and was so much pleased with the
quick relief and cure it afforded him,
that he gave the following unsoliclt-
ed testimonials: Ito all who may be
interested. wish to say, that have
used Chamberltin's Cough Remedy
and find il invaluable for coughs and
colds" For sale by all druggists.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

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 nv 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. 1et, 1897.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08
December 27, 1897.

DISSOLUTION OF Co-PARrNBRsHIP
The co partnership heretofore eX-
isting 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 F. E Jones y 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 VIII be
continued by said j. Samuel Jones
nnder the name of F. E. Jones y Bro.
Given under our hands, this 2Jth day
of October. 1897.
J. Samuel Jones.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08
Business Locals.

To THE PUBL1c-Notice is hereby
given that I am licensed auctioneer
and respectfully solicit share OF its
patronage in that line of work.
will endeavor and believe | can ren
der satisfactory service to all who
may employ me.
GUSTS W. Bloxom,
Rue P. O., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

For RENr-For year 1898. a small
farm with new aud comfortable
house, two miles and Il half from New
Church Station, the same distance
from Chincoteague bay. Abundant
resources thereon Will rent cheap.
For terms apply TO
j. j. Fletcher, Bloxom.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

NoT1cE-All persons are hereby
forewarned from cunning or other
wise trespassing on our premises,
known as mt. Custis' and the Mel
son farm under penalty OF Il prose-
cution to the full extent of law.
b. S Watkinson,
a. w. Parks,
John L. Nelson.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

General Robert E Lees birthday.
January Goth, will be commemorated
in Atlanta, Ga, by an elaborate
celebration, under the auspices of the
Ladies' Memorial Association, the
Daughters OF the Confederacy and
the Survivors Association of Georgia.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

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 a
prosecution to the full extent OF law
Sydney j Hopkins.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

To ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
l have bought all the goods and
chattles belonging to j. l.. Sterling
and NJ. E. Sterling, his wife, on my
farm at Horutown, and make him
my agent to dispose of same for me.
] w. Bunting.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

Nor1oE-A reward of sS5.0 90 will be
paid to any person who will furnish
information and prosecute to convic-
ton, tr-spassers on the arabic. wood
or marsh land, known as 1.-The Folly.n
a. J. Lilllston,
Agent for the owners.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

FERTILIZER For SALE-The great
land improver, Orchilla Guano. Cash
price, f. o. b., Baltimore, $1,000, de-
livered at Hunting Creek or Parks
ley. Send in your orders.
Pate s. Mason, Agents.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

Every lady is invited to Ames, Shield
& Co.'S cape and cloak srle next Tues
day and Wednesday, ii & 18th, OF
January.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

NoT1cE-I am just from the city
with a new lot of horses and mules.
Anyone in need OF Il good horse or
mule will do we'll to call on me at
once. c. A. Gibbons,
near Woodberry
Nov, Ok 1907
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

NoT1cE-All persons are hereby
forewarned from cunning or other
wise trespassing on my premises. near
Accomac G. H., under the penalty of
prosecution to the full extent of the
law. Chas. b. mason.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08
AGRICULTURAL PAPER.


1t is edited by writer's of practical
experience, who know what farming
means and what farmers want in an
agricultural journal. 1t contains
regular reports OF the work OF the
agricultural experiment stations
throughout the country, OF the pro-
ceedings OF farmers clubs and insti
tutes, and the discussion of new
methods and Ideas in agriculture.
Its market reports, poultry depart
ment and veterinary column are par
ticularly valuable TO country readers.
Every issue contains stories, poems,
household and puzzle columns, a
variety OF interesting and selected
instructive matter anu other features,
which make it welcome visitor in
city and country homes alike.
One Dollar year. Inducements to
getters-up OF clubs for the Weekly
Sun. Both the Daily and Weekly
SUI mailed free of postage in the
United States, Canada aud Mexico.
Payments invariably in advance.
Address.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

Nor1cE-Strayed. from Onancock,
December 2Sth, 1897, half grown.
female pointer puppy, white, with
dark brown head and ears and large
spots on body; tan checks and white
nose. Name Dandy Information
of her whereabouts will be suitably
rewarded.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08
jenkins Bridge, Va

Nor1cE-I have this day bought
out the entire stock of goods OF firm
of West s. Co., and will settle ali
business of the late firm. The style
of firm will be as heretofore.
A. S. West,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

A disastrous fire occurred in the
town of FarmviIe, in Prince Edward
county. on the Norfolk and Western
Road, Monday night, and as result
of it thirty-five houses were Tuesday
morning lying in ruins The loss IL
approximately 100000. Nine tenths
of the negroes of the town are thrown
out of employment.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

For SALR-The lands of which
David Mears died seized and possess
ed, situated near Louisville, con.
tanning 80 acres, more or less. Good
trucking land, abundant resources.
For further particulars apply to
w. Fisher Mears or
L. Floyd Mock.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08
Box, 3O5, Onancock, Va.

NOTICE To THE PUBLIc-I offer fol-
sale all OF my stock of merchandise at
cost us ain going to close out my
business. | also offer for sale at
private contract all of my household
and kitchen furniture.
jenkins Bridge, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

NoTIcR-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 q prosecution to the full
extent of law. VIM. Fl. CoXton.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

Nice line of floor and table oil
cloths, all widths and grades at Belle
Haven Furniture Co.'S.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

NoTIcE-To farmers and store
keepers. l am paying cash for all
kinds of poultry and fresh eggs
A. Eaton, Parksley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

NoT1cE-I have nice line of har-
ness, whips and horse blankets, har-
ness material, &C., to sell off at once
at cost. Mrs. 5. L. Payne,
BlOXom, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

For LoAN-Money secured by lier
on unencumbered real estate.
H. Fletcher, Jr.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

NoT1cE-All persons are hereby
forewarned from gunning, hunting
or in any way trespassing on my
farm, Rural Bill" at Accomac c..
H., under penalty of prosecution
to the full extent of law.
Sadie P. Bayly.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08
's's. The Sun. 1898.
BALTIMORE, MD.

UNswERNING IN ITS ALLEGIANCE TO
RIGHT THEORIES AND
RIGHT PRACTICES.
THE SUN publishes all the news all
the time, but it does not allow it's
columns to be degraded by unclean,
immoral or purely sensational matter.
EdItorially, The Sun is the consist
ent and unchanging champion and
defender of popular rights and inter.
ests against political machines and
monopolies OF every character In.
dependent in all things, extreme in
none. 1t is for good laws, good gov
ernment and good order.
By mail Fifty Cents d month. Six
Dollars year.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08
THE BALTIMORE WEEKLY SUN.

The Weekly Sun publishes all the
news of each week, giving complete
accounts of all events of interest
throughout the world. The Weekly
Sun is unsurpassed as an
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08

Gov O'Ferrall, whose term of
office as Governor has expired, has
been in public life since before the
war. He has been county clerk,
Judge, member of the Legislature,
Congressman and Governor, and
served as IL colonel in the Confederate
army during the war.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-01-08
Virginia News.

a New York syndicate proposes
erecting, near Hampton, Va one of
the largest sanitariums in the United
States.