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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-07-14

During the industrial boom in the
South few years ago a great car
wheel foundry and car works were
built in one of the growing Alabama
cities.
In this place, where employment was
given to large number of men, there
one day appeared an Irishman, named
John Fogarty, who was put to work
as laborer. The men in the shop
where he was put to work had a little
plan with which they usually took in
newcomers. They had wooden model
of a carwheel, painted the color of
iron. This they would put first in a
row of wheels and when the new man
came to work he would be detailed
with another man to carry the car
wheels to the other end of the shop.
The other man would take the wooden
model and, with seeming ease put it on
his shoulder and walk off, and the new
conner would of course be stumped.
When John Fogarty came to work
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17
Will We Keep the Philippines

Washington, September 14.-Span
ish sovereignty over the Philippine
Islands must end. This was the de
cision reached by the Cabinet YeSter.
day after two most important meet
ings, one in the morning, which last
ed over two hours, and another i'll
the afternoon, which was almost as
lengthy. All the details of the in
structions to the Peace Commission
ers were not concluded, but were left
to final meeting, which is to be held
at the White House tomorrow night,
when the members of the commission
will meet the President and the Cab
met and discuss the matter in full.
When the instructions are finally
agreed upon they will be definite and
explicit, so that the course to be pur-
sued by the commission will permit
of only such deviation as may be ne
cessary under circumstances not now
fOreseen.
The decision to allow Spain no
further control over the group was
reached after very exhaustive con-
sideration of all the details of the
situation. Spain was regarded in the
light of conquered nation, and this
being the case, the question for set
Element was not what Spain might
desire but what the United States
might wish to leave untouched. 1t is
not yet definitely agreed that the
United States shall possess the entire
archipelago, but as it may be more
difficult to dispose of the islands to
any other power, the outlook now is
that the United States will eventually
acquire the whole group.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

The Sultan Of Turkey, having re-
fused to pay any compensation to
American missionary societies for
the destruction of their property
during the Armenian agitation and
massacres, scrap between this
country and Turkey might be the
result. In fact, it is announced that,
unless the Turkish government
changes its mind and pays indem
nifty, an American fleet will be sent
to the Bosphorus to compel a settle
ment. The Sultan will probably not
be frightened into compliance with
our demands, and it remains
to be seen, whether the party in
power in its desire to possess the
earth will involve this country in an
other war. The latest advices being
that we are to annex the Philippines
to the United States, there is as good
reason that we should have Constan-
tinople to establish our supremacy in
that part of the world, and why not
take it? The proud boast of this coun
try now being that we could whip the
world, of course the eXpansionists
will insist that Turkey must accede
to our demands or prepare to part
with so much of its territory, as we
may conclude that we need or want
for commercial purposes.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17
The Ladies Give a Tournament.

A most exciting tournament was
given at Woodville by the ladies OF
Rappahannock county last week.
Sixteen fair horsewomen met at Ma
sons Grove and entered into a con-
test for the honors which would en-
title the laurel Garner to crown a
king. The riding was most interest
ing. The contestants carried an egg
in tablespoon, which was no mean
test of good riding. Everything was
done by the ladies.
Mrs. Calvert acted as marshal, and
delivered the charge to the knights
Miss Annabelle Mason, of Woodville
won the first honor and crowned Mr..
Stevenson, of Washington, D. G.
Miss Edith Jones, of Richmond, came
out second, and bestowed similar
compliment on Mr.. Bolts Strother.
Miss Jones tied with Miss Mason for
the first place, and only received sec
ond honors by drawing at which
the was unfortunate. The third
honor was won by Miss Sallle Powell,
of Emporia, Va, who crowned MIR.
Henry Cooper. Miss Fannie Hughes
won the fourth distinction, GROWING
Mr.. Austin Smith.
The coronation address was deliy-
cred by Miss Carrie Miller, OF Wood
vile, just before the dancing began.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17
Methodist Book Claim Ma tier.

Nashville, Tenn, September TO-
Several days ago DR.. ]. A. Orman,
presiding elder of Murfressboro Dis
trict, Methodist Episcopal Church
South, upon his own motion, and 10y
virtue of the authority vested in him
by the church discipline, appointed a
committee OF ministers to investigate
rumors that involved the moral char
acter of DR.. J. D. Barber, book agent
for the publishing house of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, South. These
rumors grew out of the Methodist
Publishing>House claim matter. The
committee met Thursday at Mcken
dree church, and after a session last
ing all day gave out the following
statement: THE commitsee, after
carefully and prayerfully examining
all the testim in the case, unanl
mously report trial before the Ten
nessee Conference. soon to meet, un
necessary, thereby vindicating the
good name of DR.. Barber
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

The silver question is not dead,
and none know it so we'll as those
who for years have been trying to
convince themselves that such is the
case. With all the fraudulent schemes
they have practiced, and the millions
of money they have spent to kill it,,
the fact is too apparent, to be mis-
taken, that they still continue to
regard it as living issue. If it was
dead they would not be constantly
arranging fnr fresh funeral for it,
as they ever seem to be. If they be-
lieve its death knell was sounded in
the last presidential election, as they
profess to believe, or that it was SO lost
sight of by the stirring events Of the
late war. evert to be thought of again,
why do they continue to bother
themselves about it as they are
now doing? 1t is not dead, and
they know it. 1t can never die as
long as money is needed to carry on
the trade of the country, and they
know there is not enough gold in the
country for that purpose. Lack OF
money means hard times--the people
know it-and will continue to de
mand more until they get it.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17
Praise For Y heeler.

Washington, September Ri
deeply regret the affection old Joe
Wheeler has suffered said q we'll
known Virginian at the Metropolitan
to-day, lin the loss OF his son, just,
YOU might say, at the close OF long,
eventful, and brilliant career. L
have Just returned from trip
through Pennsylvania, New York
and some of the New England States.
and Wheelers name is on every body's
lips. accompanied by terms of the
highest admiration and praise for his
grand achievements, and the deepest
sympathy for him in his bereave-
nent. | was particularly struck with
this IN such cities as New York,
Providence, Hartford, and Boston.
The people were all talking about
Wheeler, and all eXtolling him, and
not u word was said about Alser'
save in condemnation and the sever
est criticism.
at was remarked, too, by gentle
man who can be regarded as an au--
thority that General Miles wanted
Fitz Lee sent with the army of lnya.
sion to Cuba, but he was overruied
by Alger, who insisted on Shafter.
There is said to be scme marriage or
other relationship between Alger and
Shafter, and the talk North is that
when Congress meets investigations
will be the order Of the day land there
will be some merry, but unsavory,
developments for the Administers
ton. Dispatch.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17
The Virginia SenatOrShiD.

Richmond, Va, September IL
The contest for the United States
Senatorship between General Fitz
hugh Lee and Senator Thomas s.
Martin has already begun in this
State. The latter took the stump IN
his own behalf at Winchester on Tues
day, and declared himself for free
silver and the other planks OF the
Chicago platform. 1t is now General
Lees turn to commit himself on the
financial question. He was Consul
Ger oral to Cuba and out of the eoun
try at the last campaign. and there
fore avoided declaring his attitude
toward the Chicago platform. His
friends, however, recognize the tact
that General Lee cannot, even if he
wished to, longer fail to declare him
self on the currency and other ques-
tons which are to be forced to the
front in the coming Congressional
campaign in Virginia. 1t is true that
the pending contest has no direct
connection with or control over the
selection of United States Senator,
but the fight for that honor will begin
this year.
General Lee,it is pretty we'll known,
has already written letter to a State
Senator in Accomac county, in which
he declared that had he been here
during the Presidential campaign OF
1896 he would have voted for William
Jennings Bryan and the balance of
the Democratic National ticket. The
General says he has never failed TO
support the nominees and the plat
form of the democratic party, and he
would not have made an exception
had he been in this country at the
last election.
A.r. Martins fri nds are determined
20 press the fight against General
Lee, and will not hesitate to strike
back with all of the energy and force
of which they are capable. 1t is their
purpose in this campaign to hold the
General responsible for taking an &C
tive part in bringing on the war be
tween this country and Spain. 1t
was his energy and activity in press
ing the claims of Cuba and represent
inc tie advantage which was to be
gained in liberating the island from
Spanish dominion which resulted IN
the war, they say. Lees friends 90
not fear any such charge, as they feel
assured that the people of Virginia
and the country at large will fully in
dorsc and support the action OF this
government il the conflict.
The fight between Martin and Lee
promises TO be one OF the most inter-
eSting that has been waged in Viz
ginia since the war. The party leaders
and all of the machine element are
for Martin The independents and
fair proportion of the masses can be
counted among the adherents OF Gen
eral Lee.
Martin starts out with by long odds
the most perfect organization, which
nothing but unbounded enthusiasm
and the personal magnetiim of Gen
eral Lee can possibly hope TO over
come.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

The County School Board, at a
meeting held at the courthouse last
Tuesday, completed the task OF Sc
lectlng books for use in the public
schools of Accomac for the next four
years, and, in our opinion, discharged
that duty well. The merit of every
book presented TO them for adoption
was either carefully examined by
them or by committee appointed
by them for that purpose, aud they
acted only after Il patient hearing
had been given to every one who
wished to present the merit of any
book to them. That the selections
made by them were wise and will be
approved by the patrons of the pub
lie schools, who will take the trouble
to examine them. we believe. Espe-
cially to be commended was the pref
erence they gave to every Southern
publication when, in their opinion,
1t had equal merit with books pre-
pared by Northern publishers. 1t was
the duty of the Board to approve the
works of Southern authors when
they had equal merit, and the mem
beers thereof, individually and collect
lively, did not shirk it. 1t was their
privilege to turn down any book,
whatever its merit, which in
any way reflected upon the
South and its people, and they
did it. We honor them for the
stand taken by them in making their
selections and they deserve and will
receive the commendation not only OF
our people but of all Virginians who
believe in the justice of the Lost
Cause and want their children taught
the truth concerning it.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17
To Whom it May Concern.

have been in the drug business
for twelve years, and during that
time, have sold nearly all the cough
medicines manufactured; and from
nv personal knowledge OF such rem
edies.I say that Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy gives better satisfaction
than any other on the market.-W
NJ. Terry, Elkton, Ky. Sold by
WIN. H. Parker, Onancock; S. w
Ames s. Co, Pungoteague; Coleburr
s. Stockley, Keller.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

The death of Hon. Thomas F.
Bayard, which, the physicians now
say, seems to be a matter of a few
days at most will be received with
sorrow by all of the Southern States.
He is according to the latest reports
daily growing weaker. In his death
the South will lose friend true to
her in all the yicissitudes of fortunes
and who because of his desire to
serve her, sacrificed perhaps his
prospect for the highest office in the
in the gift of the nation. He must
ever occupy high place in the atfec'
tion of our people.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

Mr.. James E. Terrell, of Burnt
House w Va, has discarded all other
d;arrhoea medicines and now handles
only Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. He has used
it in his family and sold it to his
customers for years, and has no hest
tation in saying that it is the best
remedy for collie and diarrhoea, he
has ever known. 1t not only gives re
lief, but effects permanent cure. 1t
is also pleasant and safe to take MAX
ing il an ideal remedy for bowel
complaints. For sale by VIM. II.
Parker, Onancock; S. w. Ames & Co.,
Pungoteague, and Colebourn & Stock
ley, Keller.
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IL 1t. Ut = J
Store in Hickman Building.

J. W. Baggett. of Oak Grove, Fla,
had an attack of the measles, nearly
three years ago, and the disease lett
him with very severe pains in the
chrst. II thought l would die he
writes; "but to my great JOY l was
saved by Chamberlain's Pain Balm. +"
Pains in the chest nearly always in
dictate the approach of pneumonia,
and by promptly applying this lini-
nent on flannel cloth, which should
be bound on the chest, an attack OF
pneumonia may be prevented: It is
always prompt and effectual. For
sale at % and so cents per bottle by
William Fl. Parker, Onancock; s.
w. Ames s. Co., Pungoteague; Cole
burn u Stockley, Keller.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

Judge Thomas NJ Cooley, at one
time the leading constitutional law
yer of the country, died at his home
at Ann Harbor, Michigan, last Mon
day, His mind had been so much
impaired for years that he was unable
to recognize his friends. His demise
had been expected for months.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

Mrs. Virginia Pelham Stuart Wall
Ter. wife of R. P. Waller, died Friday
of last week at her home in Client, q
suburb of Norfolk. The deceased was
the only daughter of the famous Con-
federate, General j. E. b. Stuart, and
was social favorite throughout the
South.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

PUBLIC AUcr1oN.-I will sell, at
public auction, on my premises, about
n mile above Modestown, on Monday,
October 10th, my personal property,
consisting in part of one horse, one
mule, two COWS. carriage, cart, potato
bed frames, farming implements, &c
Sale to commence at 10 q. IN.
John B. Wright.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

The Norfolk oyster dealers antlcl-
pate profitable season.
The first Virginia raised cotton for
this season was received IN PETERS
burg Saturday.
The Third Virginia Regiment of
Volunteers will be mustered out OF
service in Richmond October Sth.
Mrs. Emma Vaughan has donated
to Randolph Macon College $50 1000
in memory of her husband, the late
Mr.. /. N. Vaughan. Tue money is
to be invested and the interest is to
be expended in the education OF de-
serving poor young men.
The report that Governor Tyler
would not order the election this fall
of members of the State Senate and
House of Delegates to fill vacancies
which have occurred since the cleo
ton of legislators last fall was prema
ture. Tho Governor now says that
his mind is not yet fully made up.
Though the Governor has not yet
reached decision in the matter, it
seems very likely that he will order
these vacancies filled at the November
elections.
President Mckinley has sent negro
pavmasters South to pay off the
white troops. and the Northern sold
Ter boys are kicking against having
to salute them when they walk up
for their pay. Some Northern papers
have Joined in the kick and are MAX
ing it hot for the President When
will we have President with sense
enough to know th2t an appoint
ment of this kind is an absolute in
Jury to the negro appointee as we'll
as to the negro observation-disclosures
Star.
~ am absolutely out of politics, y
remarked that courtly Virginia
gentleman. Col. William Lamb, OF
Norfolk, Va, at the Shoreham.
"Virginia<. politics after all doesn't
bring much peace OF mind to the man
who enters the arena on the republi-
can side, at least. My experience
with Virginia Republicans makes me
liken them to basket of crabs. If
you ever noticed Il lot of these
crustaceans imprisoned in a basket
YOU have observed them clawing each
other with the most deadly ferocity.
There is no apparent logic in thus
tearing each other, but they do it all
the same.-Washington Post.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

NoT1cE-Came to my house, about
the last of July, an Alderney COW and
calf. The COW has a white spot III
forehead and white hind legs. Owner
will please come after them, prove
property, pay charges and take them
away. Jas. D. Scott,
Accomac G. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

NOTICE. offer for sale at private
contract my property situated at
Mappsburg station, consisting OF
storehouse and lot and outbuildings;
also my interest III property in Oman
cock. consisting of one-half interest
in house and lot occupied by Henry
F. Powell and three eighths interest
in storehouse occupied by Powell &
NAPLES. My address will be Ridge,
ST. Mary's Co., Md, until August
18th, and after that date Onancock,
Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

For SALE OR RENT-The Powell
House, store and dwelling attached.
Splendid location for millinery and
dressmaking establishment-not one
in Eastville. Apply to
J. A. Jarvis.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

NoT1cE-Orchilla guano the great
land improver has produced better
results the past year than for 4 years
Can deliver it from to days after
receipt of order by boat orrail. Price
SIG cash, ST on time. F. o. b. Bal
timore. Send your orders to
Conquest 81 Tull,
Oak Hall, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17
BUSINESS Notiues.

FOR SALE-A sound and seaworthy
batteau-capacity about 200 bushels:
The same can be seen at ship yard of
w. n. Daugherty, Cristield, Md, who
is authorized to sell her.
WIN. Ellinger.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

For SALE-Poland China female
pigs, also two (2) young sows with
three (3) pigs each. Certificate for
registration given to each purchaser.
A. J. McMath, Onley.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

For RENr-House and lot in Lo-
eustville where Mr.. J. II. Hebard now
lives for the remainder OF 1878 and
the wear 1899. Possession given at
once. II. w. Il. Kellam.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

VALUABLE FARM For SALE-I of
fer for sale at private contract val
liable farm of 40S acres, about l mile
from Bloomtown Station. This farm
has two settlements upon it, is fine
trucking land and has unlimited re-
sources. 1t can be bought cheap.
For particulars apply to
Jno. 8 Parsons,
Attorney for Owner,
Accomack G. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17
SHENANDOAH NORMAL COLLEGE,
A SCHOOL FOR BOTH SEXES.

Chartered institution. Best accom-
modations, strong faculty, very low
rates; courses, Teachers Normal
Scientific, Classical, Philosophical,
Commercial, Musical and Art. Ele-
CANT buildings, beautiful scenery,
healthful location. Terms begin
Sept. 6, Jan. 8 and March 81. Write
for particulars.
j.. s GRUVER, A. B., Principal;
Reliance, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

WANrED-A good, sober and indus
trious man to take charge of kick
ory Ground'' farm, for year 1899. For
further information apply to
Robinson Nottingham,
Eastville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

Hon. Henry Clay Tompkins, a dis
tinguished Alabama lawyer, who
died a few days ago, was g native OF
Matthews county, Virginia.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

SELLING OFF-Everthing marked
down. Coal oil 10 cents per gallon,
green and roasted coffee 10 cents per
pound, yeast powder cents bottle,
so la cents per pound, shoes lower
than the lowest. Come in and see
for yourself. Will also have an auc
ton sale every Saturday afternoon
at 3 o'clock.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

For REN4-For 1S99-Mt. GUSTS
now divided in three parts, q new
house to be erected, with suitable
outbuildngs. Great sweet potato
land-and can be shipped on the farm.
Apply to
Cape Charles, Va or
Samuel T. Ross,
Accomnc G. II Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17
For Sale at Private Contract
Valuable Property
Exmore Station
AT T.

I offer for sale all of my real
estate at Exmore Station, wiz:
l. Dwelling, nearly new, 9
rooms, all necessary cutbulld-
ings, sufficient lot for garden, &C.
3. Dwelling, 4 rooms, nearly
new, and lot large enough for
two other buildings
Hotel, with store attached and
all necessary outbuildings for
hotel Hotel fronts station and
all in centre of town.
I wish to close up my business
and to quit ali public business
and will sell on reasonable
terms.
Sen. u. Doughty
VI
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

For RENr-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, 1898-09-17
STATE FEMALE NORMAL SCHOOL,
FARMyILLE, VA.

Free tuition provided by the State
for 200 young women. Liberal courses
in Languages, Literature, History,
Sciences and Arts. Professional
Course and Training for Teachers.
Session begins Sept. 21st. Cata-
logues sent on application.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17
III + |, |,
We Are Here Again S!

and our purpose is that you shall
hear something to your interest as
we'll as ours, which we will readily
prove to you whenever you make
purchaIe.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

For RENT-For year 1899, two
horse farm, situated between Pitts
" harf and Jenkins Bridge. Apply
to
Frank Fletcher,
Jenkins Bridge, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

FOR LOAN Money on unincum-
bered real estate.
John S. Parsons,
Accomac G. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17

For RENT For 1S99-House and lot
now occupied for parsonage at Onley.
Apply to
OnleY, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-09-17
Virginia News.

The Norfolk oyster dealers antici-
pate profitable season.