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Deaf In.

Mr.. George T. Northam, a citizen
we'll thought of in the community in
which he lived for many excellent
traits, died at his home, near Hall
wood, November 18th, aged "A years
Mr.. Logan Henderson, a worthy
citizen of upper Accomac, highly res
pected by everyone for his worth as
a man and citizen, died at his home
at Horntown. on Friday, November
Goth, of consumption, aged AZ years
His funeral on Sunday was largely
attended and we'll attested the esteem
in which he was held by his neigh
bors
Mr.. Frank Bull died at his home
near Birds Nest, Northampton coun-
ty, Saturday, November Goth. OF
apople1y, aged 72 years. He was a
well known and worthy citizen and
had the respect and esteem OF large
circle of friends in that county and
in Accomac where he spent many
years of his life. His remains were
brought to his old home in Accomac
for interment. His wife and three
children survive him.
Mrs. Hay Harmanson, wife of DR.
Charles L. Harmanson, and daughter
of Mr.. Henry Battaile, died at her
home at Onancock. on Friday, No
vember 25th, after lingering illness,
of consumption, aged about 50 years.
She was a most estimable christian la
dy, of cultivated and refined tastes
and everyone was her friend who knew
her we'll. She was distinguished
graduate and medalist of Hollins In
stitute, one of the best schools in
Virginia. Her husband and two
children survive her.
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park SIey.

Mrs. Marceline Nelson is visiting
her sister at Nassawadox
Mr.. Harry Parks is spending the
week in the Monumental city.
The Baptists of this place gave an
oyster supper in Kent's hall. We'd
nesday night.
Mrs. A. d F. Ewell returned this
week, from visit of several days to
friends in Baltimore.
Messrs. H. T. Mason and D. Fl.
johnson are in the city this week,
buying Xmas goods.
Mr.. Edward Daason and wife, of
Dover, Del, are visiting the family OF
Rev. Mr.. Donavan, Leemont.
Messrs. Kelly s. Nottingham, insur
ance agents, have paid to Mr.. Web-
ster Taylor, the sum of $500, the full
amount for which, his dwelling de-
stroyed few days. was insured.
Prof. DIETRICH, principal of our
school, has been cunning right much
of late near Mappsville, but the kind
of game which he is looking for has
no particular season to be hunted.
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Dts.r,e. Convention of The w. a. Il. II.


The first quarterly district conven-
ton of the w. G. T. q. for the present
fiscal year will be held with Onley
Union on 7th and 9Th of December.
Opening exercises at 2:9O p. w.. on
18th. We hope all Supts., of Dep'ts.,
will be prepared with their reports.
Mr. w. T. Bundick, the famous tenn
peranee orator, of Onancock, will de-
liver the address of the occasion at
7:3O p. M, on 18th.
We invite all who are in any way
interested in this work, either for or
against. to come and hear Mr.. Bum
dick. We promise you rich feast.
The public is also cordially invited
to attend the business sessions.
MRS. BETTE a. RUE,
Dist. Pres.
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Call at the new store of The POGO
moke Music Co., Pocomoke City, Md /,
for pianos, organs. violins, sheet
music and everything usually kept in
music store.
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Married.

observation-disclosures 2Srd,
1898, at Bloxom, by Rev. John r.
Gill, Thomas a. Mason and Miss
Daisey L. Russell.
acknowledgements 23rd.
1898, at Mappsville, by Rev. ]. L.
King, George E. Bunting and Miss
Mary E. Mason.
GoFFIGoN-JoNEs 2Sd,
1898, in Northampton county. by
Rev. J. w. Reams, John b. Goffigon
and Miss Ida V. Jones.
Observation-Disclosures 80,
1898, at the Maryland line by Rev. a
J. Walter. Elbride Marshall and Miss
Neva Mears, both of Belinda, this
county.
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In Mem orianl.

On the morning of the 9th of Octo-
Der, 1898, as the shadows of night
were melting into the gold of day,
the Angel of death entered softly our
home and bore away the cherished
husband and father, MI. John L..
Ward, aged II years.
1t is with a sorrow too deep for
words, we write the above. OH how
our heart aches to think Of our dear
father and husband being gone from
us. Our home is so lonely and desc,
late without thee; your place on earth
is vacant; your we'll known footsteps
is silent, but we believe you are eter-
nally happy in the Home of the
Soul, for he talked so beautifully
to Mamma and the children and
friends who came to see him. All
that medical skill and loving hands
could do was done to save him, but,
alas too true he is gone from US.
He was a loving and most devoted
husband and father, a kind neighbor
and friend, always full of sympathy
and love. Why he has been taken
We know not, when we need him so
much. His ways are beyond our
knowledge. None can stay His
hand or say unto Him, what doest
Thou?" His funeral was preached to
a large concourse of friends by Rev.
Mr.. Burk, OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church, of Onancock, of which he
was a member for many years, and
Rev. MIR. Hurt, OF the Baptist Church
of Onancock, at his home.
Nineteen months ago death enter
ed our home and took the beloved
daughter and sister away to better
world, how he comes again and takes
our dear father away. Obi how sad
and how bitter, yet how sweet, to
realize the fact that we shall soon be
with them.
For these parting scenes will end,
Some sweet day by-and-by.
We shall gather, friend with friend,
Some sweet day by-and-by.
Death has robbed US of our darlings,
OF the ones we loved so well;
Taken from this world OF sorrow,
Safely home with Jesus to dwell.
Loving hands have tried to save thee,
Tears and signs were all IN vain,
Happy angels came and bore thee
From this weary world of pain.
Your busy hands are folded,
Your work on earth is done,
Your trials are all ended,
Your heavenly crown is won.
We miss your kind and willing hand,
Your fond and earnest care;
Our home is dark without thee,
We miss you everywhere.
Heaven retaineth now our treasures,
Earth the lonely caskets keep,
And the sun-beams love TO linger,
Where our dearest loved ones sleep.
Home is sad, oh God, how dreary,
Lonely, lonesome every spot;
Listening for thy voice till weary,
Weary for we hear it not.
DAUGHTER.
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wachapreacue.

Mr.. John r. Birmingham, lately
with Strawbridge & Clothier, is here
on a visit to his parents.
Rev. G.. E B. Smith has returned
to his pastoral charge and willfill his
regular appointments hereafter.
DR.. Geo. LeCato, Mr. N. J. w. Lee
Cato and Capt. Joe Mears came up
from shooting trip down the bay on
Saturday with twenty five ducks.
Mr.. John Hopkins. Jr., has moved
his family to the late residence OF
Mrs. Clara Garrison. Mrs. Rachel
johnson has taken rooms with Mra.
Joe Mears.
Capt. Bragg and crew of Schooner
VIM. M. Wilson, stranded on Cedar Is
land during the late storm and res
cued by Metompkin Life Saving
Station, passed through this town
during the week. They speak in the
highest terms of the heroic efforts OF
Capt. Taylor and his crew, and assert
that it required the utmost courage
to make the rescue.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

We have on hand, good line of
popular and oak furniture, and
choice lot of locust posts, which We
are Offering at prices very attractive
to buyers. Call and inspect same il
you want bargains.
ROGERS s. Bro,
Finney, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

To the merchants:-Let us fill your
orders for Xmas groceries, and keep
your eye on the "Climax" flour.
Snow, Knox s. Co.
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Business Notices.

PUBLIC AUc1 1oN-I will sell at pub
lie auction, on my premises near
Pastoral, on Tuesday, December Goth,
my personal property, consisting in
part OF farming implements, 3 horses
i COW, hogs, corn, fodder, cook and
heating stoves, sc. Sale to commence
at 10 o'clock. Terms made known on
day of sale.
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Write to us tor estimates on door

Write to US tor 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 c. e., the first day Of every
County Court, to receive orders for
the firm.
Cape Charles Ice s. Lumber Co.
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xmns Entertainments.

Music and treat to children at
Drummondtown Baptist Church.
Saturday, December oath, p. H.
Xmas eve.
There will be an entertainment at
the Methodist Church at Bloxom,
Monday night, in Xmas, consisting of
music, ia bleauX and Rotations. If
weather is unfavorable next fair
night.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

We are msking a clean sweep
Send for our circulars and see how
cheap you can buy frst-class goods.
SLoCoMB BROS.
Onancock, Va.
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Largest Stock, Best Assortment and
.OWest Prices

g. Mears Wachapreague, Va
Millinery
Ready Made Clothing all sizes suits
description than prices Get close price you
then sell quick
you appreciate good thing when see All prices
So 90
line Wall Paper Carpets mang and in fact everything from
Bicycles, Sewing Machines &c. &c. &c. &c &c
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

Miss Annie Tyndali, of Accomac G.
H., is the guest of the Misses Warren.
this week.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

Cape Charles Ice s. Lumber Co.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03

Heaven retaineth now our treasures,
Earth the lonely caskets keep,
And the sun-beams love TO linger,
Where our dearest loved ones sleep.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-12-03
LOCAL NEWS.

The grand jury was in session three
days this week and IL any indictments
were returned true Bills
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24

lures back, and the low thunder to rumble
in his throat, and the gallant captain push
ed him away with look of relief that he
mad me to turn on well, Cockcomb,
where hast been Growing now?"
over strange nest, Peacock
He drew his brows together. True, 1t Is
midsummer he sneered.
In midsummer. gossip said I to mon
sisneur, "peacocks mate with doves, didst
know that?'
''Eh? Howl" asked he, smiling. But I
saw by the captains angry eyes that was
too careless.
before the king next week. 1 answered,
lamely enough. But he was silent, while
the Sieur d'Audilly talked of a new project
he had for tightening his mems gear.
1t was with beating heart that, as soon
as the great hall was dark and quiet that
night, up FIR. Benoit's stair 1 sped to find
him pacing to and fro like a bear in pit.
He looked up sharply as L entered, but
spoke no word, and flung myself into his
great chair, stretched out my legs and
sighed. "Heigho! with such a chair as this
to wait in, no wonder thy soul is stored
with patience"
"Fool!' said he, sharply, sis it quiet be-
low?"
LAS quiet as thy conscience"
He ceased walking, and came to me and
stood before me, opening and closing his
lips as if he wished to speak; his fat face
was pale, his lips dry.
Before ne could ind a word there was a
light rap at the door. / sprang to fling it
open. but no was to be seen. A small
object lay upon the threshold, and I
brought it to the tapers flame and held it
for FIR. Benot to see. 1t was the chess
mans red king. He put it away from him
so hastily that it fell and bounded on the
floor and rolled away into a corner.
I'VE had best go down now, said he I
took the taper and went before, winding
my bauble's head in my mantle that the
bells might not sound
At the chapel door woman's figure stood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24

A few years ago a New York NEWSPAPER
conducted an open discussion upon the
topic: rs Marriage a Failure 20 The
answer is easy and upon the surface. Where
there is mutual love and respect, il there is
also health, marriage is a success. When
health is left out, even the most ardent love
does not count, and marriage is invariably
a failure.
Modern science has cried the warning
so often that AL should realize the dangers
OF wedlock to people in ill-health. In a
case OF this kind death Turks on every side
in the kiss of betrothal and the caress of
the honeymoon. The man who is suffering
from ill-health is physical bankrupt, and
has no right to condemn a woman to be his
nurse for life and the mother of babes that
inherit his physical weakness DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery acts directly on
the digestive organism. II makes il strong
and its action perfect When a mans di-
gestion is all right his blood will be pure:
when his blood is pure his nervous system
VIII be strong and his health vigorous.
A woman who suffers from weakness and
disease of the delicate organism of her sex
is certain to suffer from general iii-health.
and to be an unhappy, helpless invalid and
disappointment as wife. Her children
will be weak, puny and peevish. A happv
home is an iiupossibility for her until her
health Is restored. DR.. Pierce's Favorite
PRESCRIPTION cures all troubles of the dis
nnctly feminine organism. II cures them
speedily completely and permanently. u
hts for wifehood and motherhood. Both
medicines are sold by all gold dealen,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24
Patience.

From the Philadelphia Times.
There is nothing that so sorely tries cne'g
temper enforced idleness. The active
body stricken with sudden illness does not
rebel so long physical pain and weak
ness reign supreme. but in that period of
convalescense where the tedium of daily
health-gaining grows monotonous patience
becomes a virtue even greater than when
it is seated on monument smiling at grief.
which We believe is popularity supposed TO
be the acme Of good behavior on it's part.
Not only is patience needed in the one
stricken, but in the caretakers. whose task
it is to learn the peevish whimscalities Of
the invalid.
The All-wise Being Mo does evervti.il,a,
for the hest undoubtedly defines a purpose
in this period Of Christening, but human
divination falls short and there is much
grumbling at what seems to be unnecessary
discipline. The writer has for DAYS strul-
gled with personal inclination ami physical
suffering. To be with the active busy help-
ful throng has been her desire: 10 struggle
with pain and helplessness her lot and the
lesson of patience has been scared into her
brain and body with the rcd-hot brand of
suffering. To all other invalids she sends
greeting. She also wishes to whisper Just a
word or two that, if followed, may make II
easier for them and those who are in at
tendance upon them. WHAT is, is pest. and
though We may not see the present peril
nent reason for being set aside from our
usual haunts. let us con the lesson of pa
thence, so that when the period of conva-
lescence is at an end and we are once again
able to take our customary place in the
world We may bring to our daily work "A
sWeeter, gentler spirit, a warmer desire for
the welfare of others, and richer appre-
citation of the health and strength that was
perhaps taken from us just that We might
quell the turbulent tyrannical spirit that
grew in arrogance with our belief in our
own power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24
THE RED KING.

Copyright. 1898. the S. s. Mcclure Coz

Fr. Benoit and 1 were in the middle Of
our game of chess-he is good enough to
say that l. the fool, play the best game
of all the chateau's company-when came
the page of the Demoiselle Alys to say that
his mistress followed upon him and babe
US attend to speak with her.
Go tell thy mistress. my butterfly, that
when sage and holy men are in council"
I began, hrayeIy enough, when the arras
parted again behind the STRIPPING and Il
rose. flung smartly, struck me on the
mouth. Next came the Demoiselle Alys
herself carrying a great noscgay of her
weapons. it being June and her birth
month She bore the seal of it on her
checks. and in her eyes, which were blue
as pansies. and. clad in her green silk
frOck, she seemed but another rose.
For the Demoiselle Alys was the mer-
riesr of ladies. When she was no longer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24

come the captain of monseigneur's argue
brsieurs, and was wild, evil-named,
handsome a good-for-Hothing as ever one
could find in years journey. Tales of his
doingS had come before him to the castle,
for he was indeed but a stranger among US,
and though l took note that they more con-
czrned his conQuestS among the petticoats
than victories over men with good weapons
in their hands, yet monsaigneur, who thinks
all that is in any degree a part of his
family (and so he counted this young blood
have virtues in their very vices. had said
that here was the man to make valiant
fighter. An untried captain in truth he
was. Monseisreur would not wish his cap
tain and kirsman to stoop to his daughter
bower-woman for wife. And yet, being
penniless, and as l say, unstable, it would
seem that even poor Rosalind was too good
for him.
Truly bower women are become ambi-
tious since, my day. and stTiplings more
modest said l. Father BenOit puffed out
his lower lip and said nothing.
I suppose il is not d matter of the rack
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24
OFFICER OF THE DECK.
me Position Carries Many Import.
ant and Responsible Duties,
From the New York Herald


Immediately upon stepoing on bo.r1 Of q
nian-of-war visitor sees an officer with n
sword belt on walking up and down the
quarter deck Officers and sailors come up
TO this man so sprucely rugged out. in his
neat, handsome uniform, touch their cans
TO him. ask him questions, give him in
formation and receive orders from him and
then they go away from him and he PAGES
his lonely beat, for he is the man who is
On watch, who while holding this position
has the charge of the ship. He is the "offi-
Ger of the deck"
His position is one of extreme responsible
lty. He is held accountable for the safety
OF the ship and everything and everybody
on board her. Every officer or other per
son in the ship, whatever may be his rank.
who Is subject to the orders of the captain.
except the executive officer, the officer who
ranks second to the captain, is subordinate
to the officer of the deck
This officer of the deck cannot leave his
chafSe until he is regularly relieved by
some other officer, whose turn it is to as
sumo the responsibility. and he is strictly
prohibited by the rules and regulations
from ergaSing in any occupation which
may distract his attention from his duty.
hence his apparent dislike to engage in
conversation, to crack a joke, to smile or
to laugh.
A part of his duty is to be polite. though
not necessarily agreeable, the law govern
ing this phase of his conduct reading as
follows: He shall see that all persons
coming alongside visiting the ship are
courteously treated" OF course ne cannot
personally attend, except casually to the
reception of the hundreds of people who
visit the ship. He delegates this sort of
duty TO the men, only seeing that they be-
have themselves decoroUsly and decently
The officer of the deck is the one man in
the ship for the time being on whom de-
wolves the responsibility of properly con-
Quoting the affairs pertaining TO the well
fare of the small world living within the
vessel For four hours this position of dig
nifty and Importance is his. Then he goes
off, and some other man succeeds to the
lard hinS of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24
A Sister of Rachel.

Of the latter the most interesting was
that of the jewels belonging to Madame
Dina Felix. This aged woman is the sister
OF the famous actress Rachel. She has liv-
ed for years in an apartment looking out
on the full Boulevard near the Madeleine
Here very early one morning she was
awakened by the presence of men in her
room. In mortal terror she did not dare to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24
From the Kansas City Star.

'We," remarks = Missouri editor "are
getting a little tired of this life insurance
business. When a man dies nowadays the
first thing they ask is: Was he insured
and for how much?' The papers also gen.
orally wind up the obituary notice with the
amount of insurance. Soon the obituary
notices will read something like this: Peter
Jones died and left a wife and two chill
dren. Loss fully covered by insurance. Or
II the deceased is not insured 1t will read
about as follows: John Smith is dead He
leaves wife. Total loss; no Insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24

The motto. IF at first you don't succeed
try, try again." does not apply to the Span
ish effort to whip Uncle Sam.-Puck
New-York tribune., 1898-12-03
EYCHANGE FOR WOMAN's WORK.

There is now being held at the rooms OF the
New-York Exchange for Woman's Work, No Il
East Thirtieth-st.. the usual Christmas sale mo
rooms are full OF pretty novelties OF all xmas.
There Is a large and varied display OF embroidered
table-linens and In drawn work there IL one
especially handsome tabecloth with doyhes ~
match The drawn work is on the nnest ou'cheiS
linen and was done by Indian women for tho
ownar who is now obliged TO part with Il. There
are pin-cushions. toilet sets. table-covers SCRAP,
baskets pictures. picture frames ana an soi,s ~
i,ttle inexpensive articles for Christmas trees an
fairs The children's department has everything u,
that would delight u child. There are dolI OF
all kinds old-fashioned beds, cradles cha''N'
games, etc. ,,,-, ..o tho
result OF the summers work OF women VINO are
making brave struggle 10 support thems.ives' @
and in many cases those dependent upon theiii,
and who look forward to the holiday season aS
their harvest time
New-York tribune., 1898-12-03
BITS OF AUSTRIAN HISTORY.

The fftieth anniversary or the coronation VI
the Emperor Francis Joseph Of Austria was con-
sdered yesterday by Miss Josephine walton VIM
gave 10 the Current Events Class. held al the
home of Mrs. Charles +. Orvis. No Al West
Eighty-frst-st.. a brief outline OF the strugg!e OF
hungary for independence. The leadership OF
Kossuth was spoken Of and his long opposition
10 the acknowledgment Of the Emperor as KING
Of Hungary; his hiding OF the crown In an IRON
chest which he buried. The crown was described
in detail and the fact recalled that II was N
two parts the lower part being a fragment OF thS
crown which Pope Sylvester II presented 20 81
Stephen as reward for his services in converting
the Magyars Christianity, and the upper paFt
a BIT Of a Greek crown. sent as a present TO that
Duke OF Hungary who afterward became KING
Gcrza / The Jewels set ir this superb crown
consisted Of 50 sapphires. 90 rubies, p eneralds
and l3s pearls of great value The intense interest
shown by the greatly loved Empress in her Hun
garian subjects, and her influence IN bringing
about the confedera tion. which resulted IN the
coronation of her husband and herself in 1867 were
emphasized and sketch Of her life was given.
The present strained relations between Germany
AAA Austria were also considered