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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03
THE L1FE-sAffNQ SERVICES.
Work Accomplished During The Past
Year BY The 264 Stations in
The Establishment.

Washington. Nov. 2S.-The follow
ing is an abstract of the report of the
general superintendent of the life
saving services.
At the close of the last fiscal year
the establishment embraced 264 sta
tions-193 being on the Atlantic, 5G
on the lakes, Is on the Pacific and /
at the Falls of the Ohio, at Louisville,
Ky.
The number of disasters of docu-
mented vessels within the field of the
operations of the service during the
year was 402. There were on board
these vessels 3,113 persons, OF whom
ls were lost. The estimated value of
the vessels aud cargoes involved was
S7,1GS,3 800. OF this amount $9,410,53O
was saved and $757.S60 lost. The
number of vessels totally lost WAS 81.
In addition to the foregoing there
were during the year S65 casualties TO
small craft, on board OF which were
S74 persons, of whom 10 were lost
The value of the property involved
was $169,7l5. OF which SIT ,S26
was saved Fifty-six persons were
rescued who had fallen from wharves
or piers.
The crews saved and assisted to
save during the year AL vessels,
valued, with their cargoes, at 81 ,S6S,
655. and rendered assistance of minor
Importance to 1924 other vessels in dis
tress, besides warning from danger
by the Signals of the patrolmen @26
vessels.
The number of disasters within the
scope of the service was much larger
than that of any previous year. The
loss of life was, however, only %, as
against SO in the preceding year,
when the number of disasters was
much smaller, and was less in proper
ton TO the number of wrecks than
ever heretofore.
The cost of the maintenance OF the
service during the year was $1.49I,-
CSC IS, which sum, however. includes
$56.952 expended during June and
July from special appropriation OF
$4,000 for the maintenance OF lo9
stations as coast signal stations for
war purposes on the Atlantic and
Gulf coasts.
Six new stations were completed
during the year, located respectively,
at Damariscove Island, Me-, Sails
bury Beach, Mass. Old Harbor, near
Chatham Beach. Mass, Isle of Wight,
north of Ocean City, Nd, Lake View
Beach, near Port Huron. Mich, and
Peterson's Point, Gray's Harbor,
Washington. With the exception OF
that at Peterson's Point, all have
been equipped and manned. A new
station is also being constructed IN
place of the Anticipated and unsuita>
bic one on Hog Island, on the coast
of Virginia.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03
Virginia Oyster Beds.

Richmond, Va, Nov. 25.-At q
meeting of the Young Mems Business
Association tonight Mr.. Barton Wise
read paper advocating the State
leasing out her oyster beds to anyone
who chooses to take them. Mr.. Henry
r. Pollard spoke against any such
action being taken on the part of the
and cited the statutes
to show that such plan as proposed
by Mr.. Wise would be in violation Of
the common law.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03
G. s. WsaPLES q co.,
Wooden and Willow Ware. J
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Brooms, Brushes, Cordage, Match
es, Axe Handles. Axle Grease, Bar
rel Covers, Baskets, Backing, Blank
b oks, Bluelng, Bowls, Churns,
Compnsses, Broom Racks, Corn
Peppers, Butter Dishes, &c, CANDLE
lWicks, Cheese Safes, Clothes Ham
per, &c, Cocoon Clippers, Coffee Mills,
Curry Combs, Corks, Busters, Eau
cets, Fish Hooks and Lines, Flour
Sacko, Halters, Flasks, Gun Caps,
Ice Cream Freezers, Horse Cards,
Keelers, Ink, Kegs, Lamp Burners,
Pulleys, Lanterns, Lap Boards,
&C., Lemon Squeezers, Mats, Meas
ures, Marine Glasses, Mucilage,
Oakum, Oil Cans. Well Buckets.
Tubs, sc.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

The President has appointed Edgar
Allen to be United States attorney
for the eastern district of Virginia.
By an act of the last session OF the
Legislature all street cars in virginia,
except those in Petersburg, will have
to be vestibuled after December /.
Stonewall Jackson Camp, Con-
federate Veterans, of Stanton, will
hold memorial services for deceased
comrades on Tuesday evening, De-
cember 10.
George Jones, aged IS years, died
in Wythe county few days ago. He
boasted that he had voted 70 times in
his life and that every vote had been
democratic.
DR.. E. S. Foster, of Matthews coun-
ty, is strongly Endorsed for the vacan-
CIV at the Eastern State Hospital,
caused by the death of Superinten-
dent James D. Moncure.
Mr.. Edmund Parr, the defeated re-
publican candidate for Congress, who,
it was thought, would contest the
seat of Hon. Claude A. Swanson, from
the fifth district, has decided not TO
make the contest. Mr.. Swanson S
majority was over $500.
The late Edward Austin, a Boston
millionaire, bequeathed $500 to
Roanoke College, at Salem, the in
terest to be applied to NEEDY, meri
torious students as teachers to assist
them in the payment of their studies"
He left an even million to various in
situations of learning.
1t is said Gov. Tyler will appoint
Mr.. George w. Koiner, ex-member of
the House of delegates from Augusta
county, to succeed Col. Thomas
Whitehead as commissioner of agri-
culture when the term of the latter
expires. in January. Col. Whitehead
has held the office twelve years, but
has recently been in bad health.
Dismal Swamp bears, driven by
hunger and cold, are on the rampage
in Nansemond county. They have
come out into the open country and
are playing havoc with peanut and
corn crops, and growing vegetables
Sunday there was bear hunt in
which nearly all the people in the
county participated. The chase con
tinued all day, and three bears were
killed. Each weighed $50 pounds.
Traps are being set for miles around.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

There will be three contests from
Virginia in the next house of repre-
sentatives, those OF Wise VS.. Young,
Thorp VS.. Epes. and Walker VS.. Rhea.
Parr will not contest the seat of
Swanson. The great fight will be
from the Ninth district. Gen. Walker
announces that he is determined to
leave nothing undone that will con-
tribute to unseating of Rhea.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

NoftcE-t offer Tor sale at private
contract, q tract of laid situated on
the Seaside, near louisville, con-
ta!ning 90 acres, more or less. For
terms write to or call on
Smith Milliner,
Accomac G. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

NoTIcE-All persons are hereby pro-
hibited from cunning on the Cleared
or woodland) on which l reside. near
Only, belonging to Thos. @. kellam,
under penalty of a prosecution to the
full extent of law.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

NoTICE-All persons indebted to
me on open account, must come for.
ward and settle by cash or note by
25th of December next.
S. Warner,
Atlantic, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

NoTIcE-A male hog, of red color,
came to my premises about October
l. The owner will please call for him.
prove property, pay charges and take
him away.
John Andrews,
baskerville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

PUBLIC AUCrIoN-I will sell at pub.
lie auction on my premises at Locusts
mount, on Thursday, December 18th,
all of my household and kitchen fur
niture. 200 or 800 pounds of pork, sc.
Sale to commence at 10 a. III. Terms
made known on day of sale.
L. James Phillips.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

NOTICE TO TREsPAssERs-We here
by forewarn all persons from taking
wood. skaters, or woods mould from
our land near the head of Custis'
Neck without written permission
from US, also from cunning, or other
wise trespassing on said premises, I'M
der the severest penalty OF the law.
A reward will be given for informa-
ton against such trespassers-
Jane II. GUSTS.
Alice E. Custis.
November 10, 1898.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

NoTIcE.-All persons are hereby
forewarned from cunning or other
wise trespassing on the farm Ravens
wood" and other premises owned by
us, under penalty of a prosecution to
the full extent of law.
The Misses Gusts.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

NoT1cE-For rent for 1899, the part
of the Ward farm now occupied by
Geo. e. Webb, one and half miles
from Exmore-a good three horse
farm, abundant resources, large near
ly new dwelling and outbuildings,
and new three room tenant house.
Apply to
VI. Stewart.
Belle Haven.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

NoT1cE-I want everybody to
know, that I am the original cart
saddle maker of Accomac. My sad
dies are known all over the Peninsula
from Cape Charles to Chincoteague
and at many points in Maryland.
They are the best on the market and
you had better get one.
.Jno. L. Fitchett.
Pungoteague. Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03
e. 7. Parks,
Administrator.

WANTED-An 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 sos, Onancock,
Va
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

PUBLIC AucT1oN-I will sell at
public auction on Wednesday. De-
Gem Der 18th, 1898, at my place, near
New Church, all of my farming i'm
plements, horses, carts, one nice day
ton good as new, hogs, corn and fod-
der. Sale to commence at 10 o'clock,
sharp. John b. cutler.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

NoTIcE.-All persons are hereby
forewarned from cunning or other.
wise trespassing on the farm, Bow
mans Folly" or on any other prem.
ises owned or controlled by me, under
penalty of a prosecution to the full
extent of law.
VIM. n. Coxton.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

NorIcE-All persons are hereby
forewarned from cunning or other
wise trespassing upon the premises
occupied by us, near Accomac Z. H.,
under penalty of q prosecution to the
full extent of law,
A. w. Parks,
Jno. T. Nelson,
Thos. P. Scarburgh.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03
October 10, 1898.

PUBLIC AUcrIoN-I will sell at
public auction on my premises, near
Davis Wharf, on Wednesday, .Oecem
Der 18th, personal property, consisting
in part of household and kitchen
furniture, farming implements, good
lot of hogs, sheep and cattle, potato
bed frames, carts, wagons, corn, fod-
der, sc. Sale to commence at 10 a. m.
Terms made known on day Of sale.
John W. Sturgis.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

BoARD1NG-Eastern Shore people
visiting Norfolk, or vicinity, will find
a good private boarding house at Sd
CRANKY street (near N. Y, P. & N. R.
r. pier.) near Atlantic Hotel.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

NoTIcE.-Fat turkeys wanted on
or before the 21st of November. Cor
respondence solicited with those hav.
ing large flocks. Cash paid for all
kinds of poultry at all times.
A. Eaton,
Parksley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

WANTED-A low price bird dog. If
you have one to sell. write at once to
Box 1874, Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

NOTICE. hereby forewarn all per-
sons from taking from the woods Of
1.-The Folly" any lap or down wood.
Skaters or woods mould, or otherwise
trespassing upon said premises upon
the severest penalty of the law with
out my permission. A reward OF
S25 90 will be given to any one
furnishing evidence to convict the
guilty party.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03
Y. J. Stewart,
Belle Haven.

NoT1cE.-$2,5OO to loan on unen-
numbered real estate, in amounts to
suit. T. B. Quinby, Attorney,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

NoTIcE-All persons. indebted to
me on open account, must come tors
ward and settle by cash or note at
once. ]. W. Barnes,
Bloxom. Va,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

For RENr-On reasonable terms
my storehouse on Messongo to
young man of small family. Posses
sion given at once. For further in
formation apply to
w. II. Slant.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03
Notice to Creditors
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, J
AccoMAc, VA.
November 28th, 1898 J

To the creditors of BENZ. T.
Parker, deceased,and ali others
concerned You are hereby
notified that, at the request OF
the personal representative OF
the said decedent, | have ap-
pointed the 26th day of Decem-
Der next, at my said Office, for
receiving proof of all debts and
demands against the said de-
cedent or his estate; at which
time and place you are required
to attend and prove your claims.
Give under my hand the day
and year first above written.
JNo. s. PARSONS.
Commissioner of Accounts OF
Accomack County Court,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

NoT1cE-All persons indebted to
the estate of the late Parker W.
Parks, either on open account or
bond, will please call on me without
further delay and attend to same.
The estate must be settled at an early
day.
e. t. Parks,
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Martin 4 Mason Building {
Supply Co.,
Successor to
S. K. MARTIN 4 CO.
Harborton, Va.
Tax Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
State Tax and County Levy for the
year 1898, are now due, and that In
pursuance of law, the treasurer or
his deputy will be at the following
named places in said districts at the
time herein specified, for the purpose
of collecting said taxes and levies, viz:
Appointments of Edwin T. Powell:
Pungoteague, November Goth.
Accomac c. H., Nov. 22d, 23d, Gath
and both. First day of County
Courts and first days of Circuit
Court.
At Home nights when not otherwise
posted.
Appointments of John q. Hopkins
Parksley, Nov. Goth.
Accomac G. H., first day OF every
court.
Due notice will be given of other
appointments.
Those failing to pay their taxes and
levies before the first day of Decem-
Der next will have per cent. added
to their bill, us the law directs. We
hope all that can will avail them>
selves of this opportunity and save 5
per cent.
If you have not paid your 1897 tax
es, please meet us at the place most
convenient TO yourself, and do SO.
As we are compelled to enforce coll
lection on all that are in arrears, in
order to meet the demands on US, We
hope those that are in arrears will
save US this trouble.
EDWIN T. POWELL,
JOHN n. HOPKINS.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

For SALE.-Bronze turkeys, true
and well grown, $3.50 a pair.
b. It. Gunter.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

For RENT-The brick storehouse
at Accomac G. 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, 1898-12-03
BUSINESS NOTICES.

For sALE-Trout fish. fine as was
ever seen.
louisville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

1898 Crawford bicycles. price $3.50
and freight added.
W. Il. Wise,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

George Jones, aged IS years, died
in Wythe county few days ago. He
boasted that he had voted 70 times IN
his life and that every vote had been
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

Stonewall Jackson Camp, Con-
federate Veterans, of Staunton, will
hold memorial services for deceased
comrades on Tuesday evening, De-
cember 13.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

DR.. E. S. Foster, of Matthews coun
ty, is strongly Endorsed for the vacan-
CIV at the Eastern State Hospital,
caused by the death of Superinten-
dent James D. Moncure. :,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03
M oNUM & "a r

TABLET, TOMB or HEADsToNE,
IN Marble or Polished Granite, can
now do so at very small outlay as
we keep in stock large collection OF
finished work of modern designs OF
the best workmanship and at the
very lowest prices.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03
Virginia News.

The President has appointed Edgar
Allen to be United States attorney
for the eastern district of Virginia.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03
Cemetery Notice.

Persons in Accomac and adjoining
counties wishing to mark the grave
of relative or friend with
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

By an act of the last session Of the
Legislature all street cars in Virginia,
except those in Petersburg, will have
to be vestibuled after December l.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03
STERLING SILVER
AND OTHER
Wedding Presents

New, fresh from the factory, and of latest
artistic designs. No need TO send to the cities
too, when you can get what you want OF me-
and sec what you are getting. In all my goods
my prices are warranted to be rs low as any
where In the United States. Beautiful and
0laRnnt are my
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

Well, now, | have you. Never select glasses
for yourself, and never purchase glasses from
stock is us defective rs their knowledge of
optics The lenses arc cnrclcssly ground, and
the lcnsc of one eye is frequently different
from that of the other. You need no telling
that their gold" frames are brass in few
days, and your sight suffers Il permanent in
jury make no charge for examining your
eyes and if you need the services of doctor
Twill frankly tell you so. am the only one
i'm the county that Gun test your eyes and per-
fcctly 1T you with glasses, und no one else
could or would dare publish Il like claim.
RnEnnnffIlllX
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03
]. W. DUNCAN,
Onancock, Va.
PRESENT S.

TruFC we have in every style and
w II OlI1IO abundance at unhcard OF
---- prices so low in fact, that
anybody can buy watch.
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LA HERENc1A DEL CoNDENAro

hosptsida1 cordial rechszaba todos susssiva
msnte fin vac aciones, para 6jarse solo. :.
iHubiera debdo descoDf. .r! 800.
estaba furoso 81 ell que 81 sespechabs pnraus
~ corazdn prohbfa enurecerse G
e Vaor suhclene echare aquea pquena ar6n
~ siu embargo, nadie mundo tene 1erecho fiiar
sus mradas en- mi hJa tanto que 20 10
In el fondO senta cole ceaz6n estsba
formsdo ante tndo para Ia udugenoi. b,nts que II
10 mortfcaba era el que no Sc tnViera ufanzs en- g.
La tarte pre- edio la fe.ta, pasar TINA nspee
slon Ia qnins que luz eecrca eau,
sarfa ningan dgnsto mur, Il Mptmoran Sc
rsunlo e c"gendcle bruscamepte por bszo le dio
Ami igo mo, iqu6 habeis dicho El"isa?
-lYo? Nada-dijo temblsrdo al su muier tra.tor-
nais.
-Enonc6s que habrs adivinaio vuestras so,pechas
Acahs dc decrms 81 ha aqu1 umos das
de poder .i pero Marcia pagado
madsns
FL A'mirsnte estuvo puno de ]ecr <Un estorbo me.
noss fero ocu6 algeria. que hubers seguramene
tr.teeido mue pregunto utees que aegaba
10 Baroness para marcha
-NlDguna por 10 menos nsds serio. Pretende que va
reunrse ancisns tia Bretsa cua una teme
rldad en- este tempo, nverno Lo nco que que
la hsyss herido alguns rrsfexion brusca.
No. no, de nlnguna msnera, comprendo
mores.. ICreo que Eoa sera iDd ,ensahe que
emos posrarnos de rodls ella para que suspen1a
parids!
que ba senr ho cuand. de Ia marcia de h
Baronesa como vee baar Bbians MagdalAna la
sehors de Kern'zn, dgan al salon, vovo tomar
aspecto sero dispuso recbir invitsdos.
Al da siguiente tomarfa meditas.
Por la hermosa ameda v6 legar 4 Felipe, acompsfsdo
de busn numsro de ofoiae Gberto venta itimo muy
pilido msstrspdo sisrta timidsz
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1898-03-15
g11orrcA DE "LA CoRnsspoxpxNc1A DE- PuznroR1co so7
Ell Almirante no neeeat6 mrarle mucho tempo.

El Almirante necesit6 mirare mucho tempo.
En- 81 que Bbiana lie tendl6 Ia mano adauro
color 1e purpnra palabras repon
der al ssludo sincere cauroso apet6n Do deca
mas expesvamene que paabras todo euano tenfan
deciree!
Ell ee, no oabe duda Sc do Ell seior de Monmordn.
Pero POGO ratio, ell Amirante pudo ell quito Do
seguir vgsndo hjo Los ss!ones enaon de gents
los bsies Almirante tenfs que dedcarFe
Contra los capitsues de los b.rcos
IA Durante da Ia noche haclende cOmpana
todos squeos que peferian c amar sgarro al buco
del bale
Pero muy mepudo acercaba la puerta drgfa mira
dss uquetas los baanes; la casua lad hacfa csi emps
cue Bbana cogda del brazo de Glberto morandoss
muy feices al paecer que hababa la bsronsss
daDdo gran imporanca la conversation.
Msgdaena esb Ia mutitud sceptando indiferente
todss nvacones Ia hcn muy pre0cupad al
yer retrstada Ia pena el rostro de Felipe.
A Ia de la malsna, los concurreDtea empezaron (
abandosr ell salon de bse La mayora fue marchAudoss do
Ia quiuts, y los que quedsron Sc fueron al jardn.
Gberto dijo Bhiana:
-sQuereis que os slrva deparej ia?
ST. os 10 sgradezco.
cogios del brazo fuerza de dar vueltas fueron ps
lugs que e,peso les ponfs cubic to de cua
quer miraaa indsorsa hermoo cuberto de flores Gil
bero murmur6:
-Aquf fue donde o. dia..
Sc detuvo, fl sndo proongada mirada Bibians.
ST, aquf fus-ls contest6.
All habfs sldo donde dos dias habfa esado
estasr, ecasi0n que uncamente ell pndor
10 discretion e hsbfan hecho deteuerse abo Pero
aquel momeno ell pudor estsba vencio Giberto
entonsdo, baaba dispuesto desir Bibisna todo
suanto sentfa coraz6n.
sshOrts, e'ta hora sesuns porqus partir do este
The age-herald., 1898-12-30
The Iron Market.
One on the Rector


 From the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The little daughter of a local clergyman has reached the age where big words are apt to floor her, and where she is very sen- sitive to the remarks of an elder brother Not long ago she came running to her father.
 Papa, papa, George called me names" "Why, what did Georgie say?" "Oh," said the little girl with strong expression of disgust, 'he said I practiced what preached. I don't, do I?' Well, my child, T." -.- "But I don't, do I. papa? I don't any more than you do, do I?"
 And then the rector choked up. But he took a half hour from his sermon and ex- plained the meaning of the obnoxious ex- pression to the best of his ability.
The age-herald., 1898-12-30

Repairing roadway from Pensacola, Fla, to the National Cemetery near that city. Depot QuartermasteSs Office Washington, D. e., December 27, 1898. Sealed proposals, in triplicae will be received here until 12 o'clock noon, January Il. 1899, for improving roadway mentioned above. Specifications can be had here and at mayors office, Pensacola. Right reserved to reject or accept any all bids, or any part thereof. Envelopes containing proposals should be marked Proposals for Improving Road way, Pensacola, Fla, to National Ceme- tery," and addressed to T. E. True It Col. Depot o. M. R-3O-6t
The age-herald., 1898-12-30
REDUCED RATES TO NEW ORLEANS VIA ALABAMA GREAT SAUTH-
 ERN RAILROAD.

On account of the annual meeting of the Southern Educational Association, New Or leans, La., December 27-So 1898, the Ala bama Great Southern railroad will sell tickets to New Orleans from all points at a rate of one-fare plus s2.0O for the round trip. Tickets on sale December 26-27 and 2S. final limit January g, 1899.
 Solid vestibuled train carrying through sleepers and coaches via this line.
 Call on or communicate with R. M. Ellis. travelling passenger agent 2O19 First ave- nue, Birmingham, Ala, for further infor- nation, sleeping car reservations etc.