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For RENr-For 1S99-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
Orris A. Browne,
Cape Charles, Va, or
Samuel T. Ross,
Accomac G. H., Va.
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WANTED-Well ripe tomatoes de-
livered at OnleY Station every Tues
day and Friday mornings, for which
$3.50 per ton will be paid.
VIM. T. Broughton.
Onley, Va,
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For SALE-Fifty barrels of good
corn at market price at my farm on
Folly Creek.
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WANTED-About 10 barrels of small
potato onions sets. Write giving
price to
Eastville, Va.
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Our entire stock of clothing must
be sold by oath OF September at cost
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1898 Crawford bicycles, price $3.50
and freight added.
W. It. Wise,
Onancock. Va.
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WANrED-Shoats from rs to 100
pounds each.
T. G. Kellam,
Onancock.
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or less.
BROWN g. BENJAMIN..
Bloxom. Va.
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NY. IS n. Excursion.

Keller, Va, Aug. 9th 1903.
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ATLANTIC DISTRICT.
Grandstaff & State fund
(all paid out) $3,934.S1
County fund (all paid QUIT 1,972.47
District fund bal. last year 1854
Assessed 996.ll
Total 1,171.52
Amount paid out 1923
Bal. due treas. (overdrawn) 1871
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AccoMAc CoURT-HoUsE, VA.
SATURDAY, AUGUST IS, 1898.
John W. demonstration and Owner.
LCC al ENEsS s.

Cheap excursion rates to the Cape
Charles Fair which begins next Tues.
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A meeting of Pungoteague Grange
will be held at their hall on Friday,
August 10Th, for the purpose OF dis
tributing tickets among the mem
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Chm. of Committee on Hospitality.
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A revival meeting will begin at
Downings Church on the third Sun
day in August. The pastor will be
assisted by Rev. a. a. Whitmore, of
Belle Haven
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Hon w. A. Jones opened his cam
paign at Matthews courthouse last
Wednesday, 1t is his intention to
visit every county in the State before
alnctinn day
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A bush meeting will be held at
Amiss Chapel, commencing on the
Goth day of August. The exercises
will be conducted by Rev. j. r.
Griffith.
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Bal. due treas. (overdrawn)
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Cape Charles Ice s. Lumber Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25
TELEGRAPHIc BREvITIEs.

The car barn OF the Consolidated Trac-
ton company In Pittsburg was de-
Ltroyed by fire at loss Of Sl75,000.
John Chambers. his wife and brother
were upset from their seilboat at Shoal
lake, winnipSg, and both brothers were
drowned Mrs. Chambers was rescued.
The residence OF Elisha Bradford In
Pennington. Me-. was struck by light
ming Sunday morning during a heavy
shower, followed by damaging hail in
that section.
One man was crushed to death in
Cleveland and several others were
severely injured while at work on a
sewer. A trestie fell on which q car
that hauls away the dirt was standing.
Tho German firms In Manila have de-
cided to petition the government again
TO obtain from the United States In
demnity for their losses. They wanted
the British traders to Join in the appeal
but the latter received hint from Lon
don not to Join. as Lord Salisbury had
already received favorable assurances
from Washington.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25
PINCH OF POVERTY.

Havana, July 25.-The free kitchens
for the poor. the number OF which is
being steadily increased, feed thousands
Of destitute persons. and more than ever
are shown the charitable sentiments of
a city whose generosity has always been
pfoverbial. The commercial establish
ments are continually making donatio
for this work, and the government has
sanctioned the expenditure of large
sums to relieve the prevailing distress.
The insurgents are reduced to the ut
most I'm the provinces OF Santa Clara,
Matanzas, Havana and Pinar del Rio,
where the railroad trains are moving as
in normal times. and give very little
proof OF their existence.
In accordance with the determination
OF the inhabitants to defend Havana
against the attacks of the American
forces, the city has lately been converted
into Sebastopol and Malakoff. The
most intense enthusiasm is displayed
among the regular troops and the volun-
teers. Military exercises and drills are
held constantly. All OF the forces ex-
press a desire to measure arms with the
invaders and a determination to sell
their lives dearly IL necessary in defense
of the honor OF their country. Judging
from the words and acts of the troops,
IL would be difficult to find soldiers more
willing than toese in Havana to suffer
and even give their lives as If they were
of no value when yielded in defense OF
their country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25
IN BOSTON SUNDAY.

Boston, July 25.-"Tom" Sharkey. the
heavyweight boxer. accompanied by
Spike" Kelly of San Francisco and Joe
McGrath, arrived in town Sunday. The
sailor will give few sparring exhibi-
tions here. this being his first visit to this
city. 1t was learned that Peter Maher
had agreed to fight Sharkey in Septem-
ber. This news pleased the sailor
greatly.
Charles Mcdonald. aged 40 years, was
drowned yesterday afternoon while at
tempting to swim across the Charles
river at North Brighton. He had al
most reached his destination when he
was seized with cramps and cried for
help, but those who were on shore were
unable TO render him any assistance.
The Post reports that the living body
OF a beautiful woman was found floating
In the Charles river yesterday afternoon.
She was clad in garments of fashionable
cut and expensive material, and had
features that bespoke intelligence and
tender nature. Her name was not
ascertained by her rescuers. who called
a hackman and had him convey her
wherever she belonged.
The body OF Thomas Clancy OF Law
renee was found in the river Sunday.
II is a probable case Of suicide. Clancy
was laborer. aged So. and leaves a
family.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25
ARTILLERY FOR PORTO RICO.

Chiekamauga, fully 25.-Aithough Gen.
eral Wade assumed command at Camp
Thomas Saturday as the successor OF
General Brooke. he has not yet selected
a location for his headquarters. The
general expects TO carry forward the
work at the park without making ma
terial changes in the plans as they now
exist.
The only movement Sunday in con-
nection with the Porto Rican expedition
was the departure for Newport News Of
four batteries OF light artillery. Each
had six guns. 100 horses and mules and
from 140 to 175 officers and men.
One hundred and sixty-two patients
belonging TO the volunteer army were
removed from the Letter hospital to a
special train and taken to the McPher-
son barracks hospital In Atlanta. Ow-
ing to the limited supply of surgeons and
medical assistants at this point. 1t has
been deemed best to send those OF the
sick who have so far recovered as to be
able TO be safely moved TO other points
where they can be cared for. and at the
same time make room In the Letter hos
pital for the sick In the division and regi-
mental field hospitals.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25
No Cases Of Yellow Fever Among Cavalry at Santiago
Decision Not to Permit Entrance Of Armed Cubans
Into the City Wise One.

ana humanitarian purposes or Tn.
United States and in the pledge that the
territory of Cuba Is not to be conquered
by the American troops for purposes Of
annexation.
I'VE believe and would urge that our
own people are capable Of fulfilling the
International obligation to establish a
government for the island. Cuba In
the future may possibly become. in the
course Of a few years. part of the ter
ritory of the United States. thus in
creasing the comfort and happiness of
this people; but now we all desire a
government OF our own as compensa-
tion for the sufferings and heroism OF
our army. and the definite establishment
OF the Cuban republic. with Cuban au-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25
WHAT BOSTON EDITORS SAY.

Boston, July 25.-The Journal declares:
'In its purely military aspect this
Porto Rico campaign is far more i'm
portant than the attack on Santiago.
1t will be a much more interesting ef-
fort, and its success will produce greater
results than the capture of Santiago
always excepting, of course. the marvel
Gus feat Of the destruction Of Cervera' 9
squadron"
In the opinion OF The Post: THE
patriot army may not be as large as its
leaders have boasted, and when seen
at close quarters Its troops may not
present as fine an example of discipline
as We would like to see; but the Cubans
are brave men. as they have shown in
three years OF fighting single handed
against Spain"
The Globe says: President McKin-
ley doesn't seem to be In the least afraid
Of dot leedle Sherman band OF war
ships in Manila waters. He knows he
can put implicit trust in Dewey"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25
How to Hang a Hammock.

OF n hammock should be higher than
the foot end Is an error. The occupant
should rest In a state OF equilibrium
that Is. I'm such position that, there
VIII be no tendency to shift toward head
or foot. To effect this the hips must
rest at the lowest point at whatever de-
gree OF dip the hammock may be hung.
The pillow arbitrarily determines the
position OF the occupant. Whatever
length OF hammock extends beyond the
feet should be hung proportionately
higher than the head. There Will be
little or no comfort in trying to resist
this natural law.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25

American troops. General Shafter wrote:
Il must say that was very much sur
prised at the receipt OF your letter this
morning. and regret exceedingly that
you should regard yourself as in any
way sighted or aggrieved. You will
remember the fact that / invited you
To accompany me into the town of San
iiago to witness the surrender. which
you declined" The American COM
mander informs the Cuban that he has
no opinion to express as to the retention
OF Spaniards in official positions in San
tiago, and that he is only carrying out
instructions from Washington.
The following is the text of n docu-
ment to be sent TO President Mckinley:
THE undersigned. Cubans by birth, land
owners and residents OF Santiago, rep
resentlng with their families the nom
combatsnt population that suffered for
many years from Spanish rule In this
section OF the island. wish to express
their warmest thanks TO the people OF
the United States for delivering them
from the insufferable yolk OF Spanish
rule. They wish also to express their
absolute confidence in the good faith
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25
WHEELER A CANDIDATE.

Birmingham, Ala, July 25.-In letter
written from Santiago, addressed to the
Democrats of the Eighth congressional
district. General Joseph Wheeler an
nounces his candidacy for denomination
to congress. In his letter he says: 1T
is now very evident that the war with
Spain will be OF short duration" He
adds that he will not be home this sum
mer to make personal canvass for
the nomination.
Despite the fact that General Wheeler
is opposed by two very strong men,
Judge Richardson and Colonel Black
well, 1t is conceded generally that he
will be renominated and reelected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25

enter at all times. AS soon as the Span
ish soldiers have embarked the Cubans
will be allowed to enter the city freely.
will be allowed TO ente the city freely.
The first embarkation Is expected Thurs
day, in accordance with the contract
made between the United States govern
ment and the Spanish Transatlantique
company. Saturday the Spaniards
turned over their cavalry horses. Only
143 were surrendered. The others had
been killed for food for the army.
In response to the message addressed
to him by General Garcia. In which the
Cuban leader complained Of the trAat-
rlept accorded TO the Cubans and an.
nounced the Withdrawal OF his troops
from further cooperation with the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25

gone TO work. Three thousand stands Of
arms were turned in loaded on ox-carts
and started 10 the railroad. The Span
ish troops accompanied him to San Luis
and all apparently were greatly delight
ed at the prospects OF returning home
They were on the verge OF starvation
and I have sent them rations. II the
numbers keep up as they have there viii
be about $4,000 to ship away--nearly H.
600 here. 5000 from San Luis. 6oOo from
Guantanamo. and over 1000 at Sagua
and Baracoa-"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25
GOMEZ NOT sULKING.

Jacksonville. July rs. - Lieutenant
Charles Fritol OF the Cuban army, who
was a member of the Cuban expedition
on the Florida, and who recently re
turned from Cuba, stated that the ex-
pedition was met by General Gomez.
with whom he had talk. When asked
what message he had for the American
people, Gomez said: II have only to
say that the only man that has any
thing TO say in the direction of matters
is Mr.. Mckinley. and we shall do what
ever he says. have given orders to all
my forces to cooperate with the Ameri-
cans, to whom we are much indebted"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25
MANY HOUSES DESTROYED.

Valparaiso, July PA violent shock
OF earthquake. lasting a minute. was
felt Saturday night at Conception.
capital of the Chilian province of that
name, and at Talcahuano. on the bay
OF Conception, and eight miles distant
from Conception city. Many houses
were destroyed and the telegraphic and
electric light wires were severed. The
inhabitants were terrified and fled from
their homes spending the night In the
open. Another severe shock was ex-
perienced Sunday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25
GLAD OF RELEASE

Washington, July 25.-The war de-
partment has posted the following from
Shafter: General Miles has returned
from San Luis and Palma Soel, where
nc went four days ago TO receive the sur
render OF Spanish troops. The num-
ber surrendered was larger than Cen
eral Toral reported, for zoos Spanish
troops and $50 volunteer guerfilas gave
up their arms an. gave parole and have
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25
BRoCKToN's FIREBUG.

Brockton. Mass. July 25.-A special
meeting OF the board OF aldermen was
held yesterday TO take action on the
fires. but the result Of the deliberations
was not made public. Great excitement
prevailed throughout the city all SUM-
day. and last night all the large factor
les, "a well as many of the stores and
guards
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25
THE SIEGE OF MANILA.

thorities. In accordance with the reso-
lutions Of the United States congress.
We hope that the present state of
affairs at Santiago. where Spaniards are
still the administrators Of our interests,
property and fate. will be brief: that the
city may soon be turned over to the Gu
bans and that our army may enter. the
flag OF Cuba waving triumphantly be-
side the Ameican flag. as Cuban soldiers
fought side by side with the Americans
against the common foe."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25
WARNER OFFERED A BRIBE.

Louisville. July 25.-Detective Maher
tays that Louis Warner. the Northanp-
ton, Mass. banker who was arrested
here Saturday for embezzlement. offered
him $4,000 to be released. While de-
claring that he was without dollar the
embezzler affirmed his ability to secure
the necessary bribe Warner said that
he hated to go back to his old home for
trial. and would much prefer to be taken
TO Boston
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25

lyn Sunday. The 254 prisoners cap
tured on the four prize steamers now in
port were about TO sail for home under
the British flag They were on board
the Hesperia OF the Anchor line, and just
as she backed out OF the dock one Of
the patrol gunboats came by. With
one accord the prisoners raised three
cheers. which startled the people on the
Brooklyn shore. and could be heard 70
Governors island
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25
THE HOSPITAL SHIP.

New York, July 25.-The hospital ship.
Relief. was inspected Sunday by Health
officer Doty. After discharging her
patients. who had a comfortable day.
the Relief will take on a supply OF coal
and provisions and sail again for San
tiago.
Private cnarres Robertson OF the
Tenth cavalry and Corporal Reardon
OF the Sixteenth infantry. both shot
through the spine, are in a critical con-
dition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25

Havana reports that the insurgents at
tackled Gibara. on the north coast OF
the province OF Santiago, and that the
garrison after severe fight evacuated
the place. Many OF the Insurgents
were killed. The dispatch also reports
that a force OF Americans landed at
Galamalacoa (Tayabacoa?) and In
vested Tunes de Zaxa. and the warships
shelled Galamalacoa-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25
In the school of War.

"strange what good fighters society
men turn out TO be-
mot at all: wearing a high collar
makes a man ferocious. Re-
cord.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25
Great Scheme.

wilkes-What on earth do you want
with honorary members In that club OF
yours?
Bilkes-we have TO have somebody in
who can buy.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25

without danger or detention from business
Examination free. Testimonials furnished
ON application. New England Hernia Cure
Company, Rooms ~ and p A, 80 Weybosset
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25
GRAVE EVENTS IMPENDING.

London, July pa special dispatch
from Madrid says that General Au-
gustin, captain general of the Philip
pines. has telegraphed to the govern
ment as follows: THE Americans are
about to attack Manila. Grave events
are impending"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-25
CHEERED OUR FLAG.

New York, July 25.--Prisoners Of war
cheering the flag of their captors YVES
The times., 1898-08-05
Roosevelt and AIger.

By reference to our news columns
this morning the reader will observe
that all is not as amicable between Act
ing Brigadier General Theodore Roose-
Welt and the Secretary of War as one
might wish. The reasons do not seem
TO be sufficient to justify the full un-
pleasantness of the situation. Roose-
Welt wrote his friend Alger a strictly
private letter. which the Secretary has
made strictly public. In il the bold
caYalryman is rather insistent that his
regiment shall be sent TO Porto Rico,
and incidentally observes that 1t is a
superior command. with its improved
arms. to any of the unfortunate State
troops who are provided only with
old Springfields and other archaic
weapons"
Mr.. Alger assumes this as an inten-
tional reflection upon volunteers in
general, and remembering that he was
once a distinguished volunteer himself,
he proceeds 10 get mad about it, we
think unnecessarily. But the Roosevelt
letter may be the occasion rather than
the cause of the secretarial anger and
anguish The leading generals at San
tiago have publicly protested against
being left where they and their COM
mands are certain to fall in a hope
less battle against pestilence.
This. of course, is a military offense
which we cannot sufficiently condemn.
Patriotism demands that the soldier, be
he officer or enlisted man. should not
only rush upon the steel of the enemy
and welter in his gore. calling down
blessings on the War Department, but
he should be equally eager to succumb
before dengue, swamp and yellow fever
without ever saying word that might
create a suspicion of inefficiency on the
part of his superiors.
However. the protest appears to have
worked even If its promoters are 10 be
punished. Skaters army is to be
brought back to the United States and
sent to disinfect itself at Montauk
Point.
With less tropical weather and a
peaceful outlook, Mr.. A!ger, too. may
be able to get away from his desk. and
seek some breezy place where ne can
cool off.
The times., 1898-08-05
COOLER WEATHER TODAY.
The Hot Spell of Three Weeks Has
Been Broken

Relief for the heat-weary came last
evening. The weather man made an
heroic effort hate yesterday afternoon 70
save his waning reputation and. after
considerable trouble had been experience
ed in his dealing w5th the elements, effect
ell a combination whereby the clouds
were brought to the rescue and il rained-
1t was after a great deal of persuasion
before the proper atmosphere conditions
were reached. and IL was not until 10
o'clock in the evening that the rain fell.
For a period of haFf an hour the DOWN
pour was heavy. AID il reduced the tenn
perature % a reasonable degree.
As the mercury went down the weather
sage, for the first time within three
weeks. realized that his prediction was
about to 5e fulfilled. The forecast which
had already been prepared was for show
ers. 10 be followed by fair weather and
drop in the temperature today II was
half right. Forecaster Hazen felt con-
tident chat the portion which remained
unfulfilled would he carried out to the
letter today
The storm cerrter has now developed in
this vicinity. with headquarters over
considerable portion of Maryland. and
increasing winds are promised. All the
near coast stations have been ordered TO
display infonma ton signls.
The times., 1898-08-05
INDIANA REPUBLICANS.
They Nominate State Ticket,
Headed by T. b. Hunt

Indianapolis, Aug. 4.-The assembling
of the Republican State convention in its
second session was preceded by some very
important moves among the candidates
and their supporters. and. owing to these.
the ticket changed somewhat in its per-
sonnel from what was indicated last
night
With the arrival of the country dele
gates it became clear that Capt. Hart.
for State auditor. was gaining ground
rapidly. but it was not till after mid
night that the supporters of James r.
Henry were willing to admit that their
favorite might be defeated.
The contest between State and non
State college men was very manifest in
the convention, but the former carried
the day by nominating their man for su-
perintendent of public instruction on the
second ballot.
Hart's friends soon found themselves in
control of the convention. and they took
it in hand and nominated the following
Randolph County: auditor of State, w.
H Hart, Clinton; treasurer of State. Leo
pold Levy. Huntington; attorney general,
w. L. Taylor, Marion; clerk of Supreme
Court. R. A. Brown, Johnson; superin-
tendent of public instruction, F. l. Jones,
Upton; statistician, John B. Connor. Ma
rion: geologist. W. S. Blachiey, vigo;
judges of Supreme Court. Oscar Mont
gomery of Floyd. J. V. Bradley, of Hen
dricks and F. E. Maker, of Elkhart.