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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-04-09
The Real Truth.

Some people deceive themselves with
the notion that if they have been denied
some advantage which another has had
the only dignifed course for them in
life is to ridicule that advantage
''It is strange thing to me to dis
cover, +" said Mr.. x. to Mr.. H., THAT I
have wanted college education all my
life, and never have known it until
lately.
"What brought it to your knowledge
at last?" asked Mr.. e., smiling.
II perceived that there was CERTAIN
bitterness in the light way in which I
always said, Well, as for me, I'm
heartily glad that I didn't go to col
lege. '"-Youth's Companion.
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The Basis of Credit.

A mans past record, with but few
exceptions, should determine the ques-
tion of his eligibility for credit in the
future. If he has been slow pay in the
past, he will probably be slow pay III
his next purchases. If he has been
prompt and satisfactory, he will likely
BIO the same again. AS an instance Z
might mention case which recently
came under my notice. A trader who
had gradually got to be slow and unsat-
isfactory was compelled to assign. His
failure was not due to any misfortune,
such as fire or flood, but seemed the
natural consequence of his Incompetence
and lack of management. A wholesale
house which had been supplying him:
lost heavily, but compromised, and Gas
he continued they still sold him, but Oh
80 days time For awhile he promptly
attended to his payments, but after a
time he got slower and slower, and rs
he was liberal buyer and his purchases
were allowed to accumulate no SOON
owed hill far larger than his. means
would warrant. AS this daggad along
for some years compromise wasi grant
ed upon this Indebtedness also. Still he
chung to his old creditor and again. or
dered goods, promising to- send the
money within 80 days. But his past
record was too much evele fnr.so ilenient.
creditor. He was, told alainly that,he
would get no more goods ON credit. and.
that if he ordered anything cash must,
accompany the order in every case.
Now, man of this stamp is. a positive
detriment to a man. who pays his bills.
After thus being refused credit by the
old house he wilt try and get it; else=
where and no doubt will succeed. But;
if his record is known it should be q,
final answer to the question of granting
him credit
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-04-09
HAUNTED BY MEMORY.
Ono Man Who VIII Never Forget tho So
moan Disaster.

One Man Who VIII Never Forget tho So
moan Disaster.
81 suppose that all of us who felt the
living, frenzied force of that awful on
shore hurricane will dream about it
occasionally rs long as we live" said
an cx-bluejacket of the United States
navy now living in Washington, who
was among the Yandalia ships COM
pany at the time Of the great naval dis
aster in Apia harbor, Samoa, in revert
ing TO that experience. "For three or
four years after got out of that mess
I'll safe and sound tho memory of it
used to get tangled up in my head when
was asleep, and would wake in a
rremble and be unable to sleep for the
remainder Of the night. But time has
softened the craggier edges of the re-
membranco of that horrifying black
wind, and once in spell nowadays l
forget all about it for two or three days
at time.
There was one man in my mess on
the Vandalia whow never quite right
after we went on the reef. was ship
mate with him for two years afterward,
and his occasional wildness was plain
10 all hands, and men who've been ship
mates with him Since-for he's still III
the outfit-tell me that he's just as bad
" haunted by the memory of the disas-
ter as he was when last | saw him.
This man was shipwright, and his
name was Turley. Before we had that
bad blow Turley was as cheerful and as
clipper a man around decks as l ever
snapped yarns with, but when he got
we'll OF his broken arms down in Apia
he was changed man. I never saw
him crack grin after the blow, and
from stout, husky fellow he became
thin and haggard looking. He recovered
all right physically from the thing, you
see, but it sort Of twisted his head and
preyed upon him. He swung his ham,
mock alongside of me on the Alert for
TWO years after we were sent up to duty
on the west coast again, and it was a
common thing for Turley to hop out Of
his hammock in a frenzy in the middle
of the night in port or at sea, yelling
like madman: All hands abandon
ship She's going to strike! He created
q lot of excitement up forward by doing
this, but after awhile the men got used
to it and only turned over when they
heard Turley bowling.
SIT was the regular thing for the cor
poral of the marine guard at the gang
way TO prod the poor chap awake when
he had these crazy solnnambulistio
spells and put him back in his hammock,
for he'd come out OF them as weak as a
kitten and trembling all over. There
were number of Us on the Alert who
were washed upin the Samoan disaster,
and naturally once in awhile we'd get
to talking about it. But it didn't take
US long TO find ont that we couldn't talk
about it while Turley was around. The
mention of the thing il his hearing
would bring an insane CLEAN into his
eyes, and he would suddenly begin to
talk incoherently and at the top of his
voice about reefs and dragging anchors
and all that, so that we learned to
knock off Samoan hurricane talk when
be was around. don't wonder much
either 1t was an evil enough blow to
nigh turn any mans headgear topsy
turvy. Washington Star.
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SHE MISSED 1T.
Because What tho Congressman Said Did
Not Apply to Her.


az know what am talking about, u
remarked member Of congress, when
I say that congressman has trouble OF
his own. It's fine thing to be states
man and show up in the national pa
RADIO of greatness at the capital, but
there's good deal more to it than that.
And one of the things that is hardest tc
bear is what they say about U.s. Why, Il
lady can't como up here and ask to see
q member that there aren't half dozen
people to wink and shake the head and
q lot moro Of the same to make him
wish all tho women were III hades. Ot
course there is somo ground among US
for remarks, just us there is among
preachers and doctors and hod carriers
and everybody else human, and know
a woman or two who find their chief
delight III trying to involve congress
mon and other officials i'll any kind Of u
Irritation that comes handy. They are
pretty and persuasive, and before man
knows what no is about he is down in
tho senate restaurant paying for q lunch
and listening to some kind of tale OF
woe.
"But they miss it now and then, and
am glad to motto al instance. a mem.
Der from northern state had been in
yited to call at the lady IS hotel the next
day, and she had asked him to let hel
know if he could come. He wrote, say
ing among other things, Tomorrow
madam, hope to see tho loveliest wom-
al in the whole world. Naturally she
was pleased and told all the people
around the hotel about it. The next day
no did not appear, and the next she saw
him at tho capitol and asked him what
he meant by treating her SO.
"'What did l do?' ho asked limo.
Gently.
"'You said you were coming to sec
me, she said, blushing at the remem-
brance of his words.
al think not
Indeed you did, she insisted. You
said you would see tho loveliest woman
in the world. and, she blushed again.
ooh, 1 beg your pardon, he said,
smiling. I meant my wife She just ar
rived yesterday Washington Star.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-04-09
SNOW DAYS.

Oh, the children love the snow, and they new
er grumble over it!
Old winter snaps, but in their wraps they toss
and tumble over it,
In laughing, jolly tumble,
Through a snowdrift first they stumble.
Then n snow man, like n dough man
Il,ough he really looks like nc man
They freeze stiff any Roman,
Ere he has Il chance TO crumble.
So, hello Who loves the snow
LIE, him out a-playins go!
On the road it makes q cushion so tho wheels
can't rattle over it,
But all the boys in merry whirls they romp
and battle over it.
Then the girls both high and humble,
Bring their Seds without 4 grumble,
And Accusing, checks a-roasting,
Every one of speed a-boastinS,
Down the hill they all so coastine,
With Il jouncc and bounce and tumble.
so, hello Who loves the snow
Let him out a-playns 80!
" Martha Burr Banks in St. Nicholas.
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Unusual.

Papa-Your young man wasn't here
last night, was he?
Mildred-Yes. What made you think
he wasn't?
Papa-I saw that you had light in
the parlor when got home at 9 clock.
Mildred thinking of something else)
He brought friend with him last
night. Chicago News.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-04-09
An Undesirable Dor.

"What do you think of the dag@"
asked the owner.
The dog fancier merely glanced at:
him and then shook his head.
"He might do pretty we'll in the,
country somewhere or pretty far out I'M
the suburbs, he said, "but he isn't;
homely enough to ever bring much Of al
price among the dog owners of the,
fashionable world. Chicago Post.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-04-09

The simplest public railroad now op-
Grated is thought to be one between
Atalni and Odawara, in Japan. 1t is q
narrow gauge road and is run by man
power. The cars have seats for foul
persons each, who sit back to back. A
train consists of two or three cars and is
drawn up Hill by half a dozen coolies.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-04-09
Quick Fingers

The dexterity of a modern yirtuoso's
fingers made deep impression on an
old farmer who was among the audience
at "piano recital" Clappir.g both
hands suddenly down upon his knees,
he was heard to exclaim, I'D give $500
to have that man. pick peas for mep'-.
Troy Times.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-04-09
Sas Essentials.

"Do you want shirt that opens in
tho front or one that opens in the bacx?'
asked the counter jumper.
Don't keer where it opens, " an
swered Farmer Fayseed, $50 long as
it's got all opening at the top and au-
other at the bottom. ''-Exchange.
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Sure Way to Popularity.

"Isuppose the secret of his popularity
is that he talks we'll. y
"Not at all. The secret of his popu-
sarity is that be laughs well. Chicago
Post.
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Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic
Railway Company.
Until further notice, will run their
steamers as follows, (weather per
uniting, leaving South st. Wharf at
500 o'clock p. LII.
STEAMER POCOMOKE.
Capt. Howard.
Tuesdays and Fridays for Crisfeld,
Tangier Island, Finney's, Oman
cock, Shelltown, Pitts Wharf, Ce-
dar Hall, Rehoboth, Powell's, POGO
moke City, Mattaponi. and Snow
Hill, observation-disclosures and
Thursdays, leave Snow Hill, 6 a. m,
Mattaponi $50, Pocomoke City s,
Poweli's $50, Rehoboth 8, Cedar
Hall 0:3O, Pitts wharf 10, Shelltown,
1915. Onancock $3.50 p. m., Finney' S
8, Tangier Island 4:30, Crisfeld &.
STEAMER EASTERN SHORE.
Capt. Il. H. Raynor.
Wednesdays and Sundays for Girls
field, Harborton, Evans, Boggs,
Cedar View. Nandua, Concord,
Reads, Davis. Shields and Rue's
RETURNING leaves Rue's
Tuesdays and Fridays s, Shields
$40. Davis, 1000, Reads 1920, Con
cord Ii, Nandua 1890, Cedar View
12.45, Boggs 2:45, Evans 3, Harbor'
ton 3:15, Crisfield 6.
STEAMER TANGIER.
Mondays and Thursdays for Fords,
Crisfeld, Finney's, Onancock,
Hunting Creek and Messongo. RE
TURNING-leave Wednesdays and
Saturdays, Messongo 6, Hunting
Creek, $50, Onancock, 2:3O. FIN
ney's, 3, Crisfeld, 6, Ford's 7:3O.
All Steamers leave Crisfield for Balti
more on arrival of last down train
Freight and passengers received
for all points on the N. y, Phila. anc
Norfolk, Wicomico and Pocomoke Il
R. daily, Delaware, Maryland anc
Virginia Railroads.
Positively no freight received aftel
4:3O o. IN. and must be prepaid to a.
points, except on the N.
Phila. and Norfolk Railroad.
Willard Thompson, T; Murdoch
Gen'l. Manager. Genl Pass. Ag't.
j. Sawyer Wilson, Jr.,
Gen'l. Freight Agent.
oO5 T.. Baltimore St.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-04-09

Robert Morris Bank of North Amer
lea, founded at Philadelphia at the end
Of the year 1881, was the first banking
institution founded on the American
sentiment.
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I carry a large and select line
of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
Spectacles and Silverware of al
kinds-prices reduced very low.
Special attention paid to repair
work on fine Watches, Clocks,
Spectacles and Jewelry at bed
rock prices. All work guaran-
teed to be frst-class. Highest
prices paid for old gold and sill
yer.
WILDE at Accomac G. IT.,
every court-day for repairing.
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NEW YORK, PHlLA. & NoRF ok R.R

Time Table in Effect Nov. 20, 1897.
Quickest and only daily line between
Boston, New York, Phila.,. Nor
folk and Old Point Comfort.
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FuIl Dress at Fights.

In London judges, artists, lords and
gentlemen attend prizefghts in evening
dress. When Croot was killed by Barry
by blow in the twentieth round, most
of the spectators were of tho upper class.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-04-09

a manuscript Hebrew Bible in the
Vatican weighs 500 pounds and is the
largest Bible in the world.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-04-09

The first envelope ever made is in
the possession of the British museum.
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"fr stops for passengers on signal
to conductor. Daily, except Sunday.
R. 3. Cooke. R. 81. Nicholas,
Gen'l. Freight & Supf;
Pass. Agent, Cape Charles, Va.
Norfolk, Va.
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5 cHrDulE OF rHH--'zs=
Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic
Railway Company.

Until further notice, will run their
steamers as follows, (weather per
mitting,) leaving South st. Wharf at
5.00 o'clock n III
, 1898-10-14
PATRIOTS.


me people OF wyoming are glad that
the lorreys are coming nome. AFTER II
became known that their services in
battle would not be needed the boys
naturally became restless n desired
their freedom. which Will now be grant
ed them. In speaking OF his boys, at
washington the otner DAY Colonel Tor
rey said:
mere Is no better regiment In the
service than mine n none in camp at
JACKSONVILLE which has a finer record
LOT admiraDie discipiine n soldierly
quantities. On Il trip to Jacksonville
no guard was placed over any the
men, not a soiaier disgraced nimsen or
MS conflhahd OF deserted ana since
our arrival III camp the regiment mas
peen UNKNOWN u lhe ponce III the CITY.
ihe' are d sp'ehu'd' sturdy patrlotlc
Oh western MANHOOD only
usrins u hno" WHAT ORDERS are III
'Nen ooes'ns 'hehi iihe soio'ers'
we were na'uai' greatly uisap-
, 1898-10-14

At one time Mr.. Alger made the re-
mark to a lady Of Laramie that the
people of Wyoming would be money
ahead to abandon their university and
pay from the state treasury all the ex-
penses Of our students at Harvard or
Yale. 1t Is strange that Mr.. ,Alger
should single out the university and
vent his spleen upon that Institution,
but it is sometimes hard to account for
the whims and foibles Of a man seeking
political distinction. The salvation and
strength OF our nation lies in the edu-
cational institutions, and it is very
essential that Wyoming should build
up the great institution of learning so
well established in the Gem City. Even
IL there were a time when 1t was expen-
sive to educate the few boys and girls
who came to the university from
abroad. it was necessary to make a
start. and the money spent was circu-
lated among our own people and not in
a foreign state. MIR. Alger's point is
not well taken and he had better change
his tactics in regard to the University
of Wyoming.
, 1898-10-14

the American name stand forth in un-
glory, while the humanity of our
purpose and the magnanimity OF our
conduct have given to war, always hor-
rible, touches of noble generosity,
Christian sympathy and charity and
examples OF human grandeur which can
never be lost to mankind. Passion and
bitterness formed no part of our impell-
ing motive and it is gratifying to feel
that humanity triumphed at every step
of the wars progress.
The heroes of Manila and Santiago
and Porto Rico have made immortal
history. They are worthy successors
and descendants Of Warrington and
Greene, of Paul Jones. Decatur and
Hull, and of Grant, Sherman, Sheridan
and Logan. of Farragut, Porter and
Gushing, and Of Lee, Jackson and Long
street.
New names stand out IN the honor
roll OF the nations great men and with
them unnamed stand the heroes Of the
trenches and the f%orecastle, invincible
in battle and accomplishing in death.
The intelligent, loyal, indomitable SOL
der and sailor and marine, regular and
volunteer, are entitled to equal praise
as having done their whole duty wheth-
er at home or under the baptism OF
foreign fire.
who will dim the splendor OF their
achievements? Who will withhold from
them their earned distinction? Who
will intrude ]detraction at this time to
belittle the manly spirit Of the Ameri-
can youth and impair the usefulness Of
the American navy?
"Who will embarrass the government
by sowing seeds Of dissatisfaction
among the brave men who stand ready
to serve and die II need be for their
country? Who will darken the coun-
sells of the republic in this hour requir-
ing the united wisdom of all? Shall
we deny to ourselves what the rest Of
the world so freely and so justly accords
to us? The men who endured in the
short but decisive struggle it's hard
ships. its privations, whether in the
field or camp, on ship or in the siege,
and planned and achieved it's victories
will never tolerate impeachment. either
direct or indirect, Of those who won a
peace whose great gain to civilization
Is yet unknown, and the faith Of a
Christian nation recognizes the hand
OF Almighty God in the ordeal through
which the United States has passed.
Divine favor seemed manifest every
where"
, 1898-10-14
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET

For State Senator.
JOHN M'GlLL.
For Members OF the House Of Repre-
sentatives,
JEROME s. ATHERLY,
RICHARD BUTLER,
CHARLES E. CARPENTER,
GEORGE A. HERTZOG,
JOHN REID.
For Sheriff,
CHARLES YUND.
For County Treasurer,
CHARLES REALS.
For County Clerk,
JAMES M'GIBBON.
For County and Prosecuting Attorney,
STEPHEN w. DOWNEY.
For County Commissioners,
HENRY G. BALCH,
WILLIAM J. BROADHURST,
ANDREW MILLER.
For County Surveyor,
]. FRED HESSE, JR.
For Sounty Superintendent Of Schools,
MRS. CARRIE NJ. SIMPSON.
For County Coroner,
HENRY NOTTAGE.
For Road Supervisor,
JOE FISHER.
For Justice of the Peace Laramie Pre-
cinct),
]. H. HAYFORD.
For Constable Laramie Precinct,
CHARLES L. HOUSTON.
, 1898-10-14
WORDS R M'KINLEY.

President Mckinley was greeted by
100. 900 people upon the occasion Of his
visit to the Transmississippi exposi-
ton. He addressed the people at some
length and some OF his gems are ap-
pended:
What a wonderful experience it has
been from the standpoint of patriotism
and achievement! The storm broke So
suddenly hat it was here almost before
we realized it. Our navy was o small.
though forceful with its modern equip
ment, and most fortunate in its trained
officers and soldiers.
Our army had years ago been reduc-
ed to a peace footing. We had only 49,
900 available troops when the war was
declared. but the account which the off,
GERS and men gave Of themselves on
the battlefields has never been surpass-
ed. The manhood was there, and ev-
erywhere American patriotism was
present and its resources were limit
less. The courage and invincible spirit
LOT the people proved glorious and those
who a little more than a third Of a CEN
fury ago were divided and a war with
each other. were again united under the
holy standard of liberty. Patriotism
banished party feeling; so millions Of
dollars for the national defense was
appropriated without debate or divis-
ion, as a matter Of course, and as only
"a mere indication Of our mighty reserve
power.
But If this is true Of the beginning
Of the war. what shall we say OF it now.
with hostilities suspended and peace
near at hand. as We ~fervently hope?
Mabchless in its results! Unique in its
completeness and the quick succession
with which victory followed victory!
Attained earlier than 1t was believed
to be possible: 30 comprehensive III its
sweep that every thoughtful man feels
the weight of responsibility which has
been 30 suddenly thrust upon US. And
above all. and beyond all. the va1or Of
the American army and the bravery Of
the American navy and the majesty Of
, 1898-10-14

"The Blight Of Free Trade-Ths
Blessing of Protection" ID the title Of
q document just issued by the Ameri-
an Protective Tariff league. This
clearly demonstrates the ef-
feet Of the system Of free trade under
the Wilson tariff, and Of protection IN
der the Ding1sy tariff. It u based ON
the result of the tariff leagues indus.
trial census, and should be In the hAndA
Of every voter. Seven copies to any
address for six cents. Address W. r.
Wakeman, General Secretary. No. 1sS
West 23d Street, New York.
, 1898-10-14

The seven sure and certain Tam
many districts OF New York have nom
mated gold democrats for congress.
Silver is r%epudiated by the strongest
democratic organizations in the Unit
ed States. New Jersey and Connecti-
cut democrats have done the same
thing, Wisconsin is on the ragged edge,
and there is not a prominent demo-
cratic journal OF the entire east that
is saying a word in favor OF silver. In
the face OF such conditions n thing
is sure, thai there is no hope whatever
for silver through tine democratic party
, 1898-10-14
Pledged to Osborne =

Pledged to Osborne
As a representative in congress John
E.. Osborne was a total failure, an abso-
a single thing for the advancement Of
the interests OF this state. Do you think
a man OF hat kind ought to be chosen
to represent Wyoming in the United
States senate for the next six years?
Remember that a vote for the demo-
cratic legislative ticket is a vote for
John E. Osborne for United States SEN
ator. They are absolutely pledged to
vote for Osborne.-Rawlins Republi-
can.
, 1898-10-14
STATE PRESS COMMENT.

And Then They Adjourned
The net result Of the organization Of
the free silver republican party in this
is the nomination for sheriff
on the democratic ticket of ]. c. Gun
ming, the chairman Of the party, and
then the organization adjourned sine
die, with the accent on die.-Rawlins
, 1898-10-14

The Boomerang prints a long article
from Mr.. I. s. Bartlett, heading it,
"Mondeil Answered" Mr.. Bartlett is
In the employ Of the democratic state
committee and therefore speaks with
authority. AS he takes strong ground
In favor Of free trade. 1t can be set down
~ cetain THAT the democratic state
committee is re~pudiating Mr.. Arnold's
professions favorable to the Dingley
bill. Mr.. Bartlett 10 squarely In line
with Cleveland. Carlisle, Morrison,
Nils and all the other great democratic
Ssaders, and II b also evident that he l.