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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-06-21
ing the equal tights OF colored citizens

ing the equal rights of colored citizens
before the courts.
Since strauder's arrcJt in Pittsburgh
number OF newspapers In various
parts OF the country have published
some very Inaccurate accounts OF the
famous trial, which lasted SO many
years, and which povencr and Daven-
port fought through all the courts. and
attracted the attention OF the whole
country. by reason OF the constitutional
question Involved. Captain DovSncr.
who carried out the fight to the finish.
tells a most interesting story OF the case.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-06-21

There" said Brown, with shake of his
"rve painted the house and the barn and
shed!
Tho fence has been fixed. and the lawns
been moved.
But ! dc, wish the town would fix up that
road.
It's shame call 1t, just plain ana Nat.
Tint we have to drive over roads like thuti
I'll wait no longer: I'll start to-day
And fix my part OF It anyway"
Now, Brown was one OF those fellows who
Whcn, they, start thing, Just rush 1t
through" ~
And week or two after. as Nelshbor
Was driving home with his pair Of roans
Browns road was dry. while his own, next
door.
Was mud to tie depth OF a foot Or more.
by George" said Jones, IN let Brown
sec SO 55T-s
That can build roads as well as hc!"
Now. NeIghbor Smith, who lived below,
Saw Jones repairing his rood, and so
He fixed up his, to DO .'in tho CAMP"
And Neighbor Robinson did tho SAFE,
And soon every householder In town
Was trying his best to "bcat out Brown"
And now, when the town committee meets
To talk OF roads, they call them Streets"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-06-21

can blockadins feet at long range seems
to confirm the suggestion contained in
the press dispatches a day or two since
that perhaps the spanlards had trans.
ferred guns from the imprisoned war
vessels to Morro Afew shots from the
Vesuvfus ought to make It lmposcibla
for the guns to ever be returned 10 tho
,veseels, Ia
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-06-21

S. Z. PARKER. Sharon, Wis. writes:
81 have tried De Wits Witch Hazel
salvc for itching piles and It always
stops them In two minutes. ] conslder
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve the great
est pile cure on the market,".
Charles r. Goetzc. Market md Twelfth
streets: Chatham, Sinclair. Forty-slxth
and Jacob streets: a. l.. Scheehle, No.
GOT Main street; EXley Bros. Penn ana
Zane streets: Bowie & Co., Bridgeport.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-06-21

Tho moral this tale to tho reader brings
Applies to roads and other things.
Reforms. like snowbnlls, will keep on
growing EHsg E',- :
II somebody only sets them going.
--JoO Lincoln In Farmers Voice,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-06-21

SCALD head Is an eczema OF the scalp
very severe sometimes. but 1t can be
cured. Doan's Ointment. quick and
permanent in its results. At any drug
store 80 cents. - 3
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-06-21
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.

The First Congressional District Repub-
llcan Convention will be held In the Park
Casino, Wheeling. on Thursday. July Il.
didate for Representative in the Congress
OF the United States. to be voted for at
the election to be held In November next.
The counties of the district shall be en-
titled to choose delegates to said conven-
ton ns follows. 5.r.7 -sg-e-. r.r-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-06-21
tine INTELLlGENCER.


Flag Of tho free hearts hope and home!
BY angel hands to valor given:
Thy stars have lit the welkin dome.
And all thy hues were born in Heaven.
Forever float that standard sheet!
Where breathes tho foe, but falls be-
sLsg fore US, ftFl r
With Freedoms soil beneath our feet,
I And Freedoms banner streaming DER
Joseph Rodmnn Drake
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-06-21
AlBtRT SIOlzt & "a.
PAsE nAIL GOODS,

.RAsE BALL GOODS. n
Hnmmocks, croquet W..
Novelties, Pittsburgh DIsnB,ss Aqat |
clal Gazette, Post. Times CiNt qss
quirer, Commercial Tribune S,i
and other leading laIlles Mhy,SS,Y j
tionery, Gospel Hymns, I
g, i, oUnH
lili Market w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-06-21
Il: NEW ADvER7tssus,,n,,,
OUTINGS AND plen !. !, ...: -

NJ TTIT-T = '7S'.NIVS, N
The sreatest selection q, M.
Tamales, Hot Vienna s, ucaId oi-E
Tongue, Roast ChIckenN us9ss.s,, VII
, ,Da ennl S,.S;. Ham. Beet and r WI
men, y M sa atIf.s Russian Gavin 9nE1l
= ihS selection OF Cheese, crT,,tti
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-06-21

1.-THE lNTELL1GENCER. embracing It's
several editions, Ia entered in tho Post.
office at Wheeling. W. Va. as accond-clasa
mnttenl
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19
AcooMAc COURT House, VA.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1898.
Entered at the Postoffice at Accomac
@. H., Va, as second class matter.

A judge for the county of Accomac
will be nominated by the members
of our Legislature nexS Wednesday
night, and it goes without saying,
that it is a matter of great import
ance TO our people, and that it is
their duty to see that the best man
they can get is recommended to fill
the Office. As indicated by a tele
gram published elsewhere, our repre-
sentatives will be guided in great
measure by the instructions they
receive from the people, and it is
their duty therefore, to instruct them
by petitions, letter and otherwise as
to their wishes in the matter. Nor
should their preference be expressed
without mature elaboration as to
the fitness and qualifications of the
candidate whom they will recon-
mend for the office. But great as is
the responsibility which they will
assume in making recommendations.
a greater one rests with our represen.
tatives, and an error of judgement
on their part may mean, that they
will hear from the people in way
which may not be pleasant to them
when they are called upon to give
an account of their stewardship in
in the matter.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19
Republican Prospects.

THE Republican party will most
certainly go down to defeat in Con-
Gressional elections next fall said
Senator Chandler to representative
of the Post yesterday, tif the cam
paign is fought on the money cues
ton alone. Only one thing can save
us. The present Republican admins
tration must come out boldly for the
annexation of Hawaii and the free
dom of Cuba. Ii we have vigorous
foreign policy we can forget our
differences, rally our forces, and win.
II believe said Mr.. Chandler,
speaking with emphasis, that be
fore the Congressional elections
come, President Mckinley will make
Cuba free. Instead OF waiting for
the accomplishment of this much
desired end by executive act when
Congress is not in session, it would be
better to do it before Congress adj
iourns in May. This would be the
straightforward, courageous policy,
and would be applauded by the
whole country.
with the Republican party aban-
donipg all effort to secure interna
tional bimetallism, with its distln-
guished leaders ridiculing the idea.
and with Secretary Gage going out
of his way to declare the inviolability
of the gold standard, we need expect
no victory next fall on the financial
issue alone. The elections will be
fatal to US and will pave the way to
a Democratic President in 1900. On
the other hand, it we divert atten-
ton from this subject to a glorious
American policy of adding territory
to our domain and giving liberty to
an oppressed people. the Republican
majority will be so large next fal
that we will never get through count
ing it.
"Such policy would not lead to
trouble. l do not believe that Spain
will willingly surrender Cuba to free
dom, but l think that if the United
States should deliberately and COM
pletely declare its determination to
make Cuba free, Spain will not fire
the first gun. There will be no war.
Cuba can be made free by the United
States. If however, the alternative
of war comes,it would strengthen the
patriotism of the American nation to
be concerned in the struggle of
people who are seeking liberty."-
Washington, d. c., Post.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19
BattIeship Maine Blown up in Havana
Harbor.

A cablegram, from Havana, dated
February 10th, says:
At a quarter of 10 o'clock this even
ing terrible explosion took place on
board the United States cruiser
Maine in Havana harbor. Many
were killed or wounded.
AS yet the cause of the explosion is
not apparent The wounded sailors
of the Maine are unable to explain it.
1t is believed that the cruiser was
totally destroyed.
The explosion shook the whole city.
The windows were broken in all the
houses.
Consul General Lee telegraphed the
State Department of the disaster, the
message being received ut o'clock
Wednesday morning. He says:
Maine blew up at GAO. The eXplo
sion occurred well forward. under the
mems quarters, and consequently
many were lost. 1t is believed all
officers are saved. jenkins and
Merritt are not accounted for. The
cause of the explosion is TO be investi
gated. The Captain General and
most of the officers of the army aud
navy have rendered every assistance
Sigsbee and most OF his officers are
on board the steamer City of Wash
ington. Others are on Spanish man
of war and in the city. Am with
Sigsbee, who has telegraphed Navy
Department.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19
Business locals.

notice. have for sale, Hoffman,
Lady Thompson and Tennessee Pro
life strawberry plants. each 81. per
bach at $1.75 per 1000, also few of
the following varieties: Brandywine.
Marshall, Victor Hugo, No Name,
Weston. Muskingham, Cyclone, Arcs
ma. Rio, Tubbs, Princeton Chief, and
Eleanor. all Of which l have fruited
and advise everyone to plant some of
them, as think they will prove to
be very fine berries. I will furnish
package, with Strengthened roots,
so in bunch and delivered at OnIey
Station. I also have for sale slip POI
tato seed, Big Stem Jersey.
Jno. J. Hopkins,
louisville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19

Governor Tyler has sent a message
to the Legislature suggesting the APP
pointment OF a commission to for
mulate retrenchmenu measures. Let
us not be deluded,n says the Cover
nor. in his message, with the idea
that because fund may be on hand
or may accumulate by the time our
Interest demands will increase, suf-
fcent to carry us for a few years,
that, therefore, we need no legisla-
ton to help us when greater demand
will be had upon the treasury.
In the opinion of the Governor, the
system, he propcses,iS more desirable
than the calling of convention, but
there ought to be no necessity fol-
either commission or convention
if our legislators will do their duty
The people don't want either and we
mistake their temper, if either is
made necessary by the failure of our
legislators to keep their pledges to
retrench in the States expenses, ii
there are not several statesmen
without Jobn in the future.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19
Tax Imposed on all The Vessels.

Under the provisions of a bill signed
by the Governor every species OF
floating property on Chesapeake Bay
and it's tributaries, owned in Vir-
gina, will have to pay the regular
tax of forty cents on the $500 valua-
ton. A delegation from Tidewater
remarked on the floor of the House
several times during the session that
sc, 900, 900 worth of floating property
on the Chesapeake and tributary
streams escaped taxation. Mr.. A.
Withrow took the hint and introdrc d
bill fixing method by which the
State could derive revenue from this
property. The bill passed the Senate
and has been signed b. the Cover
nor.
Following is the full text of the
measure:
1. BE it enncted. by the General
Assembly of Virginia. That the Elk
aminer of Records, in addition to the
duties now imposed by law under ~
act approved March 4, 1896, SHALL
annually examine the records, both
State, and Federal. within their
respective circuits. with the view of
ascertaning and reporting for taxa.
ton the valuation of all ships, ting
boats, barges, boats, or other water
craft, whether the same be under or
over five tons burden, with their
tackle, rigging and furniture, and all
else that pertains to them. and all
other floating property owned by
others than express. steamship Or
steamboat companies, or shall ascer.
tain the valuation of such property
from any other sources accessible to
them.
2. AS soon as such examination and
valuation is made, he shall make re-
port thereof to the Commissioner of
the Revenue of the county or corpora
ton, for which such examination is
made, in such form as shall be
prescribed by the Auditor of Public
Accounts, and thereupon such Com
missioner of the Revenue shall enter
upon his personal property books in
name of the respective owners the
valuation so reported of such ships,
tugboats, barges, boats, or other
water craft, whether the same be I'M
der or over five tons burden with
their tackle. rigging and furniture,
and all else that pertains to them.
and all other floating property owned
by other than express, steamship or
steamboat companies, and assess the
taxes thereon as if such property had
been listed by the individual owners,
firms, or corporations. The Examiner
of Records shall have authority TO
summon before him such owner, firm
or corporation. or their agent, and
require him to answer under oath
any questions touching the owner
ship or valuation of such property,
and should each owner or agent re-
fuse to furnish the information re
ouested, such owner, firm, corpora.
ton or agent shall be liable toa fine
or not less than so nor more than
300, to be recovered as other fines
due the Commonwealth.
If any person, firm or corporation
consider himself aggrieved by such
assessment or valuation, the same
may be corrected under the provi
sions of Section SGT and 5G5 Of the
Code of Virginia.
3. All acts or parts of acts incon.
sistent with this act are hereby
repealed
4. This act shall be in force from its
passage.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19

Advices from Richmond are to the
4l-t-------~---o ~--s1iAfnS aiiy
material reductions in the States
expenses will be passed at this session
of the Legislature and of the reasons
given therefor one is that retrench-
ment is not necessary because it has
been discovered that there is $3.50, 900
on deposit to Virginia's credit in the
banks of Richmond and the State is
receiving annually as dividends from
her stocks in the Richmond, Freder-
icksburg and Potomac railroad the
sum of $4,000, which our Solons were
not aware of when they gave their
pledges of retrenchment to the
people. 1t is hard to believe that
many of our legislators are
willing to do nothing because Of this
discovery of this fund, until it is ex-
pended, and especially is there reason
for thinking them not so short
sighted us it will meet the obligations
OF the State no longer than 1905
Time enough is yet left for them to
carry out their pledges of retrench
ment to the people and we believe
they will do it.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19

Hon. J. W. G. Blackstone was
nominated by the democratic caucus
of our Legislature on Wednesday
night. and will be the next Judge OF
the Eight Judicial Circuit. He was
an easy winner over his competitor
and his success seems to have been
due to the recognition of his ability.
Of that there is no question. He
discharged the duties of County
Judge in manner satisfactory to the
people, and will doubtless be able to
meet the duties and esponsibilities
of the higher position to which he
has been chosen with equal satisfac-
ton to them.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19

We heartily concur in the resolu-
tions adopted in mass meeting at
Harborton on last Wednesday. Both
of the gentlemen endorsed at that
meeting will, if appointed by the
Governor, fill the positions for which
they are named, in our opinion, with
credit to themselves and to the salts
faction OF the people of Virginia.
Both of them are gentlemen OF ability
and integrity. well posted on the
oyster question and realize fully
we believe, the responsibilities and
duties which will fall to them,if they
are selected for the positions which
the citizens of Harborton and vicinity
recommend them. We hope it will
be the pleasure of the Governor to
appoint DR.. Fletcher, president and
Mr.. Lee, secretary of the Board Of
Fisheries.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19
TO MR.. THOS. H. BUNTING:

You are hereby notified, that
on the 18th day of March, 1898,
at the store of J. A. M. Wheal-
ton Il Co., on Chincoteague Is
land, Accomack county, Va,
between the hours Of 9 O'Clock
a. m and 6 o'clock p. M, of that
day, | shall proceed to take the
dispositions Of James g. Daisey
and others, to be read as evil
dence in my behalf, in a certain
suit in chancery, depending in
the circuit court for said county,
wherein I am plaintiff, and you
are defendant; and if from any
cause the taking of the said
dispositions be not commenced,
or if commenced, be not con-
cluded on that day, the taking
thereof will be adjourned from
day to day, at the same place,
and between the same hours,
until the same shall be COM
pleted.
NETrlE A. BUNTING,
by
L. FLOYD Mock,
Her Attorney.
February 9th, 1898.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19

DISSOLUTION or Co-PARTNERsHIP
The co partnership heretofore ex-
listing between +. Z. Jones and j.
Samuel Jones,-dolng an oyster ship
ping and planting business ut Frank
lin ity, Accomack county. Va, under
the firm name of f. E. Jones g. Bro,
is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent, j. Samuel Jones having pur-
chased f. e Jones half interest in
the business. The business will be
continued by said }. Samuel Jones
under the maine Of f. e. Jones & Bro.
Given under our hands, this goth day
of October, 1897.
F. E. Jones,
J. Samuel Jones.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19
Il is said that Chancellor Smith. of

It is said that Chancellor Smith, of
4he Randolph Macon system of col
leges, has plan which involves the
removal of the parent college from
Ashland to Lynchburg, and in Con.
Junction with the Woman's College
at the latter city create a great Meth
odist University, giving the same ad
vantages of education to both sexes.
IL is understood that he is backed III
the scheme by wealthy men in the
denomination and that the city will
be asked to offer inducements.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
the best cough syrup we have ever
used ourselves or in our families.
w. H. King, Isaac P. King aud many
others in this vicinity, have also pro-
nounced it the best. All we want is
for people to try it and they will be
convinced. Upon honor. there is no
better that we have ever tried. and
we have used many kinds-R A.
Blake s. Son, General Merchants,
Big Tunnel, Va. Sold by all druggist.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19

Later advices in regard to the dis
trnction of the battleship, Maine, do
not solve the mystery of the explosion
ond are more appalling than reported
IN the first dispatches. The ship was
NOT only torn to shreds and rendered
nrobably unfit for future service, but
- her officers and crew of 354 only
IN, hove been accounted for, which
means that S53 went down with the
Maine and perished'
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19

Mr. T. C. Helbig,a prominent drug
gist of Lynchburg, Va. says: One
OF cur citizens was cured OF rheuma-
tism Ct Two Years standing, by one
bottle Of Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
his liniment is famous for its (. cures
of rheumatism; thousands have been
delighted with the prompt RELIEF
which il affords For sale by all
druggists.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19
D:ssases OF tic Eiooe e,.,i verves.

Dissases OF tic Eioot. e;.,i Nerves.
No one need suffer with neuralgia. This
disease is quickly and permanently cured
- Browns Iron Bittcrs. Every disease OF
. blood, nerves and stomach, chronic
otherwise, succumbs to Browns Iron
Bi;ters. Known and used for nearly
quarter of Il century, it stands to-day fore
mast among our most valued remedies.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19

VIRGINIA:-In the Circuit Court
for the county Of Accomack, in the
vacation of the said court, the 10th
dav Of February, a. D., 1898.
Lewis E. George. ......... Plaintiff.
against
Cordelia Emaline George. 80.
........ $3.50. defendant.
In Chancery.
The object of this suit is to obtain
a divorce from the bonds of lnatri-
Affidavit having been made be-
fore the clerk of the said court
that Cordelia Emaline George,
the defendant in the above en-
titled cause, is nonresident Of the
State of Virginia, on the motion of
the plaintiff, by his attorneys. 1t
is ordered that she, the said non resi-
dent defendant do appear here with
in fifteen days after due publication
of this order and do what is necessary
to protect herinterests; and that this
order be published once a week for
four successive weeks in the PENN
sULA ENTERPRISE, newspaper pub
Iisbed at Accomack G. H, Virginia,
and also posted at the front door OF
the court house of the said county
on the first day of the next term OF
the county court of the said county.
Test: JOHN D. GRANT, C. C.
A Copy
Test: JOHN d. GRANT, C. C.
Wescott & Gunter, p. q.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19

I carry a large and select line
of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
Spectacles and Silyerware of all
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-
teei to be frst-class. Highest
prices paid for old gold and sill.
yer.
WILDE at Accomac G. H.,
every court-day for repairing.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19

WANrED--A good middle-aged
white woman to do work about a
farm house in n small family. Send
terms and good references to
w. S. d. Fletcher,
Jenkins Bridge,
Virginia.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19

For SALE-Lndy Thompson straw
berry plants. 81 per 1000, roots
Strengthened so in a bunch, informa-
ton how to save half thu usual labor
in working Strawberries free with all
10. 900 orders, also the best rust proof
kidney wax beans very early, 50 % a
bushel, f. o. b. take up the entire
bed of strawberry plants, which vii,
give you large, healthy, we'll rooted
plants.
1-13-9S. Bloomtown, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19

WANTED-Activp, reliable men to
solicit orders for fruit and ornamen.
tai nursery stock. Varieties especial
" adapted to Va. Stock warranted
first class aud true TO name. Perma-
nent elDployment; good pay. Bust
ness easily learned. State age and
occupation. Write al once for terms
and territory. Established thirty
The R. q. Chase Co..
Sal,ih Pam. Squoro, Phila. IA.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-02-19

Sl.5O PER DANA few e..ergeti'
ladies and gentlemen wa lted 10 eau
vass. Above salary Guaranteed Cal
on or address w. y. Stuckley, Cherl
ton, Va.