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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-28

A sincere desire now seems to pre-
vail among the people Of the North
and South to bury forever all section
al differences, and in the general
Misunderstanding now being INDUCED by
them over the "bloody chasm,n the
return of the old Confederate
flags is regarded by many as
step in the right direction
and resolution has been introduced
into Congress looking to that end
Southern representatives, it is stated,
favor the resolution, but hesitate to
act, it seems, without instructions
from Confederate Camps. There
ought to be no question as to the
course to be pursued by them. Their
duty in the matter is too clearly
pointed out by the following from
the Richmond Dispatch for them to
make any mistake in profiting by its
advice:
1t seems to US that it would be we'll
to leave our Yankee friends to take
what action they will on this subject.
If they agree among themselves,
and in generous spirit, that the
flags should be returned to the South.
no doubt the State authorities and
the camps of Confederate Veterans
will arrange to receive them and de-
post them with becoming honors in
appropriate places. But the initia-
tive ought to be taken by those who
wore the blue.
The success of this movement, which
we understand to be III the interest
of more complete reconciliation be
tween the North and South, depends
very largely-wholly, indeed-upon
the gracefulness with which 1t is
made. If it represents the general
wish of the northern people, and is
carried out without any patronizing
speeches or airs of forgiveness, it may
result beneficially; but if a different
course is adopted, nothing but harm
may be expected from it.
The success of the thing will de-
pend upon the heartiness and unani
nifty with which the movement is
supported in the North, especially
by the members of the Grand Army
of the Republic and other ex Union
soldiers.
The flags in question have naught
but a sentimental value-and many
of them have not even that, as they
were captured in towns where they
we're never used except for decorative
nnrnoses-and unless they are sent
hack to their former owners with an
nnhroken chorus of pleasant wor6s
nav would better be allowed to rot
in the War Department and in the
State Capitols. where they are now
stored.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-28
CUBA AS A TERRITORY.
4 Strong Possibility That the United
states Will Assume Control of
fine Island.

Washington, May 22.-The resour-
ces of the different islands now under
Spanish sovereignty which seem
ready to fall into the hands OF the
United States are attractive to the
commercial enterprises of the coun-
try, while the ambition of those who
see opportunities for new careers and
new fortunes in the undeveloped
riches of these prospective possessions
is adding volume to the clamor for
their requirement..
A few months ago the possible
acquisition of the Philippine Islands
was not thought of except by few
who anticipated the movements of
Admiral Dewey. To-day there is
hardly a suggestion that they should
be reliuquished after the close of the
war. The same feeling is likely to be
dominant with regard to Cuba. II is
already asserted that as the relief of
the reconcendos, one of the real
causes of the war, is probably now
impossible, the basis of the conflict
has assumed new phase and one in
which the claims Of the Cubans play
little part.
Instead of an independent Govern
ment men see behind the proposed
military governorship of the island,
to be established after the Spaniards
are driven forth, a territorial form of
government, with Congress and the
President exercising supervisory
authority. 1t is not thought probable
now that the question of annexation
is ever likely to be submitted to tile
Cuban people. The Government OF
the United States, is is declared, will
hold on to Cuba, and while a plan OF
home rule is certain to be formulated,
the control of the island Will remain
with this country.
Senator ElkinS. before the passage
of the Cuban resolutions which pre-
ceded the declaration of war, said 10
representative of the Sun that If
war were unavoidable he, for one.
would insist that the United States
be compensated for its outlay by all
the Spanish possessions. either in the
Pacific or the West Indies. Then
Senator Elkips was regarded as in
advance of his party. Now his views
are accepted not with surprise. but
AS a matter of course This instance
is cited as showing how rapid have
been the changes oil sentiment since
the war began.
Democrats who declared before the
war that the republicans had no in
tention of providing IN independent
Government for Cuba. are now dis
posed TO acquiesce, except for politi.
cal purposes, in the general tendency
to make Cuba part OF the United
States. This feeling in favor OF ac-
QUESTION is almost certain to be i'll.
tensified as the war continues. Mil
lions are being expended, and when
to this vast outlay Of money is added
the sacrifice of lives, the question OF
whether the United States or the
Cubans have had most at stake il
the war becomes one that is apt &c
provoke little, if any, controversy.
The expected vote upon the Ha-
waiian anneXtion resolution in the
Ho1se this week, it is regarded, will
show to some extent the strength OF
the sentiment in favor of foreign &C
QUESTION in the House, and it is as
/ serted the newly awakened spirit CT
territorial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT is even
stronger in the Senate.-Baltimore
Sun.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-28

The housekeepers of the South are
being urged by many of its leading
journals to use less wheat flour and
more corn meal, because of the high
price of the former, and are loud il
their praises of the less costly fooo
at this time. Their advice may have
to be taken by many, if the price Of
flour continues to advance, and il
will doubtless be gratifying to those
who in accommodating themselves to
circumstances, have to supply theil
larder with more corn meal than
flour, that they will profit by their
necessities, in having less aristocratic
but more nutritious food. Even those
who have not appreciated corn bread
heretofore will be reconciled to it as
an article of food and be convinced
of its excellence after reading the
following from the Atlanta Journal:
No sweeter bread than that made
of corn meal, none better for the
physical comfort and strength OF man
man has ever been devised. Judge
nent and skill are required to make
the best corn bread and egg bread.
but those qualities are possessed by
almost every housewife and cook il
the South II the wheat manipulators
continue to play football with the
material for biscuit, let us snap our
fingers at them and devote ourselves
as a people to the bread OF which
corn meal is the main ingredient. 1t
can be made into a hundred tempt
ing, palatable and wholesome forms.
1t is cheap, and there is no better
food obtainable.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-28
Notice To Creditors
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
ACCOMACK G. H. "A,
May 18th, 1898

To the creditors of John E..
Parker, deceased, and all others
concentration are hereby
notified that, at the request of
the personal representatives of
the said decedent, [ have APP
pointed the 30th day of May
next, at my said office, for re-
ceiving 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.
JOHN S. PARSONS.
Commissioner of Accounts of
Accomac County Court.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-28

The proclamation of the President
calling for $4,000 more volunteers
does not seem to indicate speedy
termination of the war as has been
so often predicted. 1t may mean
that the President is in possession of
information which the public has
not, indicating prolonged struggle.
or that he has concluded that it is
better TO have enough troops when
Cuba and Porto Rico are invaded to
make short work of them. The call
is not due, it is stated, TO any
late or serious emergency. 1t looks
as if our Government had bigger
Job on its hand, than was at first con-
templated, and is using that discre-
ton which is the better part of valor,
in preparing to meet it. Virginia's
quota under this new call will be
1873 men,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-28
FIVE THoUsANDTRoop
Are Called out by n Proclamation of
the President.

By the President OF the United
States:
A Observation-Disclosures, An act
of Congress was approved on the
95th day of April, 1898, entitled An
act declaring that war exists between
the United States of America and the
Kingdom of Spain" and
Whereas, By an act of Congress,
entitled an act to provide for TEN
porarilv increasing the military
establishment of the United States
in time of war, and for other pur-
peses, approved April %, 1898, the
President is authorized in order to
raise a volunteer army to issue his
proclamation calling for volunteers
TO serve in the Army of the United
States. -
Now. therefore, I, William Mchin
ley, President of the United States.
by virtue of the power vested IN me
by the legislature and the laws, and
deeming sufficient occasion to exist.
have thought fit to call forth, ana
hereby do call forth, volunteers to
the aggregate number of 70 QUO. 10
addition to the volunteers called for
by my proclamation of the 23d day
of April, in the present year, the
same to be apportioned as far as
practicable among the several States
and territories and the District OF
Columbia, according to population
and to serve two years unless sooner
discharged. The proportion OF each
arm and the details of enlistment
and organization will be made known
through the War Department.
In witness whereof, | have hereun-
to set my hand and caused the seal
of the United States to be affixed
Done at the city of Washington
this twenty fifth day of May, in the
wear of our Lord. one thousand, eight
hundred and ninety eight, and Of
the independence of the United
States one hundred and twenty sec
ond.
(Signed.) WILLIAM M'KINLEY,
President.
WILLIAM R. DAY.
Secretary of State.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-28

81 would not be without Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for its weight
in gold" writes D. j. Jones, of Hol-
land, Va. MY wife was troubled
with a cough for nearly two years.
I tried various patent remedies, be-
sides numerous prescriptions from
physicians, all of which did no good.
[ was at last persuaded to try a bot
tie of Chamberlain Cough Remedy,
which promptly relieved the cough.
The second bottle effected a COM
plete cure The 25 and so cent
bottles are for sale by VIM. II.
Parker, Onancock; S. w. Ames & Co,
Pungoteague; Coleburn s. Stockley,
Keller,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-28
Loaded for Manila.

San Francisco, Cal, May 24-0ne
hundred and twenty eight officers
and 2,45S men are now on board three
transports at this place, with Gen.
in command. A few naval
stores are all he is waiting for in or
der to sail for the PHILIPPINES. a
regiment of regulars, a regiment OF
Oregon volunteers and California
heavy battery are included in this
first detachment of Gen. Merritt's
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-28
Assigned to Lees Staff.

Major Russell B. Harrison, inspec-
tor-general of the volunteer army,
son of ex President Harrison, who has
expressed a great desire for active
military service at the front. was to
day assigned TO duty on the staff of
Major>General Fitzhugh Lee, COM
manding the Seventh Army Corps,
now rendezvoused at Tampa, Fla.
This corps will undoubtedly form
part of the first military expedition
against the Spaniards in Cuba
Washington Star, 25th.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-28
AccoMAc COURT HOUSE, VA.
SATURDAY, MAY IS, 1898.
Entered at the Postoffice at Accomac
G. H., Vs., as second.class matter.

Major-General Fitzhugh Lee left
Richmond, Tuesday, to join the sew
enth corps, now camped at Lakeland.
near Tampa. Florida, and from thence
it is understood, will go as a part OF
the first army TO invade Cuba. On
his way south he received an ovation
such as could be accorded to no other
soldier and goes to the front with the
confidence and good wishes of his
countrymen of all sections. 1t goes
without saying of course, that he
will so deport himself, as not only te
preserve untarnished the illustriou'
name he bears but to add fresh lau'
rels to the honors he row already
has, if an opportunity is given hin
to meet the enemy in battle.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-28
Dewey Calls a German Bluff.

New York, May IA special dis
patch from Manila says that the Ger
man Consul there tried to land provi
sions from a German ship, but that
Admiral Dewey re used to emit 1t
The Consul then declared, according
to the dispatch, that he would force
the landing under the protection Of
the two German cruisers in the har
Dor. but Admiral Dewey threatened
to fire upon the cruisers, and the at
tempt to lands the supplies was
abandoned.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-28
CFRyERA,S FLEET ENTRAPPED q
THATfT CANNOT ESCAPE
Army and NAVY to Strike.
WILLIAM r. DAY.
Secretary of State.

Washington, D. c.. May 25-Presi-
dent Mckinley, accepting with JOY,
like the rest of Washington. the as.
surance that Admiral Cervera's fleet
is effectually neutralized by being
corked up in Santiago haroor, dls
rected to day that the forward move
ment for the early termination of the
war by the invasion of Cuba be
fastened. :.
AT the same time arrangements viii
be made TO seize and occupy San
Juan, Porto Rico, lest Spain ask fol
peace before we take her remaining
islands, which the President desires
TO hold for indemnity, without III
terrupting the preparations for Cen
eral Merritt's expedition to occupy
the Philippines.
SIMPSONS DOUBLE ATTACK.
Admiral Sampson is to complete
his work at San Juan by destroying
the Notifications as far as this eau be
done by the ships. He is to do the
same work at Havana, and this is to
compensate him for losing great sea
fight through the extraordinary
tactics of the Spanish Admiral.
The Presidents plans for the cap
ture of Cuba and Porto Rico had all
been matured before the Spanish
fleet came over from Cape Verde
He has simply been waiting rather
for the organization of the troops
and the removal of Cervera's fleet as
a factor in the West Indian problem.
GENERAL ADVANCE ORDERED.
The fleet has, however, had a part
in delaying the forward movement
because it was a menace to the trans
portation of troops. Since it has
been practically eliminated, Presi..
ident Mckinley has ordered an ad
vance all along the line.
1t is Admiral Cevera to whom the
Administration is chiefly indebted
for the qualification of the past TWEEN
ty.four hours, which has quite can
celed the concern which his elusive
movements gave it for as many days.
1t assumes that he would not have
staid at Santiago harbor if he could
have gotten out.
AT all events, either through de-
ficiency of coal or trouble with ma
chinery, he remained where our ships
could easily make him prisoner. He
will be kept prisoner.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-28
Monument 10 Z. E. Lee.

Washington, May 24.-Representa-
tive Brewer. of Alabama, introduced
a resolution to day authorizing the
entombment of the remains of the
late General Robert E. Lee and his
wife, Mary Custis Lee at the Airing
ton National cemetery (the old Lee
homestead) and the erection OF a
monument to them whenever those
having authority to do SO ask for it.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-28
Mustered into Service.

Washington, May 23.-At late
hour to day, Adjutant General Corbln
announced that advices received by
him from the State camps TO night
indicated that 107,761 volunteers had
been mustered inio the service of the
United States.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-28

=, The examination of applicants to
teach in the public schools of Virgin
ia will be held throughout the State
July 81, 90 and 90, 1893.
Governor Tyler yesterday wrote to
President Mckinley extending to
him an urgent invitation to visit
Richmond Memorial-Day, May 30th.
The first thirty days of the war
which the United States is waging
against Spain had cost the country
about $50, 100000, or nearly $4,000, 600
day.
The editor OF a Maryland newspa-
per, who recently saw Mr.. Cleveland
ON fishing frolic, says that the e3-
President does not look well and is
nothing like so fleshy as he once was.
Secretary OF the Commonwealth ].
T. Lawless is trying to organize q
company of volunteers. If he sue
ceeds he will resign as secretary. and
MIR. ]. G Hawkins, chief clerk, will be
named as his successor until the
Secretary's return from the war.
1t is suspected in Washington that
the squadron under Admiral Cervera
is not in the harbor of Santiago de
Cuba, as is generally understood, but
may be at Cienfuegos. The latter
port is much more desirable refuge
for the Spanish fleet, as it is within
easy reach of Havana, both by rail
and telegraph.
The first application for pension
on account of the Spanish war ema-
mates from Oshkosh, Wis. The APP.
plicant is Mrs. William b. Hook,
widow of private who died OF
stomach trouble at Camp Harvey.
Mrs. Hook is entitled to pension OF
S12 month under the act OF July
IA. 1862, which awards that amount
to childless widows whose husbands
die in the service Of the United States
after having been duly enrolled. The
record, as furnished by Adjt.-Gen.
Boardman. shows that Hook was
mustered Company F. Second
Regiment, on Friday, was taken sick
on Saturday and died on Sunday,
May 18th.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-28

Hon. Rufus A. Ayers has resigned
oe q member of the Board OF FISHER
i les. and Governor Tyler WEDNESDAY ne 1i,;
a a9S' Pembroke Pettlt' OF FLU
Tenne. as his successor.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-28
Valuable
Real Estate
FOR SALE
At Private Contract

I offer for sale by private con-
tract, that valuable tract of
land, situated near Belle Haven,
Accomack County, and very
near Exmore Station, known as
"Mooreland," containing ESQ
acres, more of less, and bounded
as follows: on the south west,
by the lands of +. E Kellam
and the heirs of GUSTS NJ. Will
lis, deceased; on the south east,
by a branch of Machapungo
Greek; on the north west, by the
lands of Asa Sample; and on the
north east, by the lands of John
Pits heirs and the road leading
to Bells Neck.
The above tract of land will
be sold as a whole or in parcels
of not less than one third each,
to suit the purchaser. The said
tract is well timbered with both
oak and pine, of great value, and
with resources for manuring
purposes almost unlimited.
Terms easy and accomoda-
ting.
L FLOYD MOCK,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-28
General News.

1.-THE examination of applicants to
teach in the public schools of Virgin
ia will be held throughout the State
July 81, 90 and %, 1898.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-28

The first thirty days of the war
which the United States is waging
against Spain had cost the country
about Ss0,0O0OOO, or nearly $4,000, 600
a daY.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-28

Governor Tyler yesterday wrote to
President Mckinley extending to
him an urgent invitation to visit
Richmond Memorial-Day, May 30th.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-05-28

The editor OF a Maryland newspa-
per, who recently saw Mr.. Cleveland
on fishing frolic, says that the e3-
President does not look well and is
nothing like so fleshy as he once was.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-13
THE CITY SCHOOLS.
They All Opened Yesterday With Light
Attendance.

All the city schools opened yesterday,
the attendance of new pupils being rather
smaller than usual. 1t is probable that
the rooms will TIL up in few days, as
many people have not yet returned from
their summer homes.
In the high school the entering class
n numbered between $50 and 100.
The Park street children were dis
tributed according to programme. 1t is
ev ident that there will be no difficulty in
accommodating them all in other schools.
Parents whose children. belong in the
Mcclellan, Bracket street, Casco st eet
and Chestnut street districts are requested
to have all their children In a school to-
day. II it. is impossible to. have the chill
dren there today notice should be given
to the teachers that they are coming.
This is necessary in order that the COM
mittee may properly place the Park street.
children.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-13
eREEPoRT BURGLARS.
j. c. olark's Safe Blown Open Sunday

Sunday morning between three ana 1our
O'Clock a sound of an explosion was
heard in the vicinity of Mr.. J. z. oiark
mill. Mr.. Foss. watchman for A. W..
Shaw's. shoe factory, hearing the noise'
started at once for the mill, but was con-
fronted at both the front and paseineno
door by burglar, who shot at MIN, pu'
Mr.. Foss escaped by window, rushins
for Constable Oxnard and others, Wno
went at once to the mill But the purg-
lar had fled, taking between $50 and Si0V
and few checks.
The large safe door hung upon one
hinge, the inner safe or the vault was
not reached. Where the valuables were
usually kept was empty as Mr.. Clark
was in Bowdoinham and had taken his
money and valuables elsewhere for safe
ty.
There were supposed to be two or three
concerned in this burglary. Unless the
checks are cashed the thieves will secure
but little booty. The floor and the entire
office where the safe was kept was COM
nIete wreck. The glass in the windows
was broken and general confusion was
evsrvwhere. The entrance was made by
breaking the oasoment.of one Of the back
windows. The explosion was caused by
a very heavy charge Of dynamite. Many
in the village were awakened by the un-
usual noise, but strange to say were not
alarmed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-09-13
PERSONAL.

The engagement is announced OF MISS
Grace Ethel Chase OF Boston, daughter OF
P. l.. Chase. High street, this city, TO
Mr.. Fred E. Higgins, of Boston.
Mrs. Nellie Curry of Cincinnati IS Wis
iting O. I. Hodsdon. 235 Oxford street.
Col. c. NJ Ransom and G. S. Ilsiey OF
Boston and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Scott
Gerrish, New York. are stopping at the
Congress Square hotel.
Can't. r. W. Perham of the fremont
Cycle club of Boston, whoshasEbeen stop
ping at the Innes house.. Peaks island,
has gone to Kittsry Point, where he will
complete his vacation.
Miss May Meserve Of this city, rode to
Lewiston on her bicycle last Sunday,
and after short rest returned home.
Miss Meserye started from Portland at
1904. M, arriving in Lewiston at Ia
n. M. making q round about trip of Al
Tniles and then back to her home. She
has ridden over 5000 miles since January
!.
Miss Sara Chaddook gave delightful
reading at the Sherwood to a large and
well pleased audience last night.
MIR. Charles < Gage, in addition to BE-
ing travelling agent for the Harvard cigar,
in this state, has accepted the agency fol-
the state of New Hampshire for this
brand OF goods.