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Teachers, Meeting

The Teachers Meeting held at
Parksley, March 25th, 1899. was well
attended and those present seemed
TO be representative of their several
districts. The meeting was called to
order by the president. On motion
several of the standing committees
were revised as follows:
Committee on School Economy-G.
&. Joynes, j. G. Mock, j. F. Ward,
G.. w. Gillespie, V. s. Deitrick, Fl. A.
Wise.
Committee on Ways and Means
Miss Lille Gilmore, Pungoteague;
John Mears, Lee; W. Fl. Warren,
Chincoteague Island.
Committee on press-Jas. G. Mock,
chairman. w. A. P. Strang, John D.
Graut, Jr.. John Mears, H. A. Wise,
G. w. Gillespie.
A motion to amend section TX of
the Constitution was submitted and
passed, and the said section was
amended to read as follows:
The League shall meet in Novem-
Der of each year and shall continue
in session not less than two days. At
this meeting there shall be held in
connection Herewith a Teachers In
stitute under the supervision of the
County School Superintendent. The
local district Leagues shall all meet
twice during the school session, viz:
October and March, and oftener if
need be, in the discretion of the presi-
dent of the League.
A committee was then appointed to
wait upon the School Board and as
certain as to their cooperation in
this matter. The following were APP.
pointed rs such committee: g.. g.
Joynes, Jas G.. Mock and w. A. r
Strang.
A motion was submitted and pass
ed, that in the event of the non-con-
currence of the School Board with
the above date, the Institute for this
year to be held the last Thursday
and Friday in September. Onancock
was then chosen as the place of hold.
ing the institute.
The following were appointed q
committee to,make all necessary ar.
rangements for the Institute and to
formulate a programme and secure
speakers IS. Deitrick, J. g. Mock
6. g. Joynes, W. A. P. strang, Miss
Carrie johnson, Miss Ethel Lewis
Miss Lena Johnson.
Several pleasant talks were listened
to and the meeting adjourned.
W. a. P. STRAEG, Sec'y.
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TenprranceviIte.

Our mail facilities have been in
creased by receiving one now nightly,
due to the persistent efforts of Hon.
S. W. Matthews.
On Sunday last Rev. J. E. Potts
held a memorial service for DR.. J. E.
Brodwater, deceased, in the presence
of q large gathering of his old friends,
Mrs. E. F. Guillette presided at the
organ Miss Vivian Matthews sang
beautifully an appropriate solo.
Mr.. FL. E. Byrd is on Chincoteague
this week in the interest of our Game
Association. He reports that game
in the waters of Chincoteague are
being hunted almost nightly by
lighting the fowl. but that ne has a
fair prospect of interesting the citi-
zens of the Island. SO as to put a stop
to it.
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Eastern Shore Agricultural Fair
Privileges.


The privileges of the Eastern Shore
Agricultural Association for the COM
ing fair, August %, 90, "a, 25, will be
let out at the "Fair Grounds" near
Keller Station, to the highest bidder,
Monday, April Sd, Easter holidays
at two O'Clock. Said privileges con-
sist of two confectionery stands, g.
boarding tent, barber-shop, &c. The
purchaser will in all cases be required
to give bond with approved personal
security, payable on the I'd day at the
Fair, August 23d, OF in lieu thereof, if
preferred. one-third of the purchase
price down. the remaining two thirds
on the second day of said fair, August
2Sd.
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Wacli apr encue.
served.

There have been several schooners
at our wharf during the week to load
with oysters.
Mrs. w. F. Hudson will leave home
next week to purchase her new stock
of Spring millinery.
Mrs. Core, the mother of Capt. L.
E. Core, and Mrs. Geo. W. t. Bell,
are both quite sick at this date.
The public school here closed on
Friday last. Miss Sadie Harmon will
open private school in the public
building on Monday. She is most
excellent and popular teacher and
her school will be literally patron
lied.
This vicinity was profoundly shock
ed and saddened on Sunday last by
the sudden death of Mr.. Richard w.
Ames, prominent and well known
citizen of the county, residing near
this place. The deceased had been a
sufferer for several years with chronic
angina pectoris, and had twice been
stricken with paralysis. The end
came suddenly and quietly on Sun
day evening as he sat in his chair
talking cheerfully with his wife, the
two being alone in the house. He
Was buried on Tuesday, the presence
OF a large concourse of mourners and
friends testifying to the esteem in
which he was held in his community.
Funeral services were conducted by
his pastor, Rev. Mr.. Griffith, assisted
by Revs. Smith and Hank and Ocean
Lodge A. F. s. 4. NJ, of which he has
been member for many years, con
Quoted the ceremonies at the grave.
The active pail bearers were all Sc.
lected from his nearest neighbors and
eight honorary pall-bearers from
among the Masonic brethren. He was
also member of the Knights of Hon
or. The deceased leaves widow,
who has been his companion for more
than fifty years, one son, Mr.. George
T. Ames, commission merchant in
Baltimore, and several grand child
rem. The oldest daughter. who died
more than twenty years ago, was the
wife of DR.. Geo. w. LeCato. Another
daughter was the wife of NJ. s. u. Tur
lington and died about two years
since. Mr.. Ames was man of strong
clear cut character, a sterling citizen
and a consistent christian. Positive
and firm in his convictions, he was
always cheerful, always gentle and
kind to the needy, loyal to his friends
and devoted to his church. The com
munity has been sensibly saddened
by his loss
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You have been reading the fashions
of the season and thinking about the
new garments you will get. and we
have the goods for the making just
open for your inspection. We can
crafty your taste with a complete
assortment of the new and beautiful
styles and fabrics created for the
spring of '99-things that delight the
eye of the artist. White and figured
dress goods in pique, duck, lawn,
plain and fancy organdies, madras,
&c &C., in great variety of styles
and wide range of prices, and ex-
cellent values in lightweight wooden
suitings.
Ames, Shield s. Co.
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Outey.

Mr.. L. j. Savage, quite sick of late,
is convalescent.
Mrs. John W. Rogers is visiting
friends in Baltimore this week.
Mr. E. D. Barker, of Philadelphia,
made our town a business visit this
week.
Miss Mollle Mason, of Baltimore, is
visiting her cousin, Miss Bertha
Thomas.
Mrs. George Joynes, after a visit
of several weeks to her parents near
this place, has returned to her home
in Pittsburg, Pa.
The people of our town generally
are fixing up and identifying their
premises. Mr.. L. B. Taylor is making
substantial improvements in the
shape Of outbuildings this week.
Commissioners Tunnell,o of our town,
is spending this week on Tangier,
assessing property and probably
looking latter his fences" also, as he
is willing to succeed himself in the
office now held by him.
A surprise party was given to DR..
E. T. Mason at his home at Savage
Vile, on the evening of March oath.
A beautiful quilt made by many lady
friends was presented to him by Mrs.
A. w. Mears, of Baltimore, in a grace.
full manner.
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DEMOCRATIC mAss-MEEFING.
Revolutions Adopted.

The following resolutions were
adopted at mass-meeting OF Demo
Gratis held at Accomac G. H., on Mon
day March 81, 1899:
LIST. That q Primary election be
held in the county of Accomack, OF
Saturday, April 90, 1899, for the pur-
pose of selecting candidates for the
County, and District officers, except
f)r District officers in Pungoteague
District, where the matter is referred
to the county chairman and county
committee of said District, to be by
them decided whether or not q pri-
mary for said district officers>shall be
held in said district, the action OF the
chairman and committee being fna'.
Cd. That all white Democrats over
the age of twenty one years, and ell
who will be twenty.one years OF age
at the May election, who will pledge
themselves to support the democratic
nominees at the said May election
1899, shall be permitted to vote in
said Primary.
Sd. That all persons who shall de-
sire to become candidates at said
election shall, on or before Saturday,
the Sth day of April 1899, give their
names to the chairman of the demo
cratic county committee. with a
pledge to support the successful can
didate at said election, accompanied
with the sum of five dollars, in case
of county officers, and one dollar in
case of district officers, to be e2pend-
ed in defraying the expenses OF said
election.
4th. That the chairman OF the coun-
ty committee shall have printed and
distributed at the below named cleo
ton precincts tickets, upon which
shall appear the names of all candi-
dates, who have given their names,
pledges and money, on or before the
said 9Th day of April.
9Th. That the chairman of the coun,
ty committee shall select two demo-
Gratis to act as judges at each of the
below named election precincts and
shall announce the names of the ones
so selected in the county papers the
week before the election, and said
judges of election shall keep book
in which shall be written the names
of all persons voting at said election,
and shall forward to the county
chairman of Accomack G. Fl. said
books and all ballots cast at said cleo
tod. on Monday, April oath, court
day.
9Th. That the election shall be held
at the following places, and such
other place or places as shall be Sc
lected by the county chairman or
county committee, if any additional
places are necessary OF advisable:
Pungoteague District-Belle Haven.
Pungoteague, Craddockville, Maps
burg, Harborton, Keller, Trower,
Quinby, Grangeville, Wachapreague.
Fair Oaks.
Lee District-Locustville, Cashville,
Accomack G. H., Daugherty, Lewis
Store, Onancock, Marsh's Store (N),
Marsh's Store (S), Wiseyille. Onley,
Tangier.
Metompkin District--Lee m n t.,
Mappsville. Mearsville, Modes' 1wn'
Justis' Store, Parksley, Hunting,
Creek, Cattail, Gargatha, Guilford,
Middleton's Store, R. j. Mason's
Store, Bloxom, Hopeton, WOODBURY..
Atlantic District-Hall's Store, TEN
peranceville, Horntowu, New Church,
Hallwood, Sanford, Greenbackville,
Oak Hall, Sykes. Belinda, Jenkins
Bridge. Atlantic, Wattsville.
Island Observation-Disclosures.
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Enstar Entertainments.

On the afternoon and evening OF
Monday. april 8, 1899, the ladies of
Harborton NJ. e. Church, South, viii!
serve, at Penny's Hall, Harborton,
Va, refreshments consisting of oys-
tiers and other substantial viands to.
gether with fruits, confectionery, ice
cream, &c. Everything will be nicely
served and at popular prices. The
young people will provide amuse-
ments and music for the occasion.
Come early, bring your friends and
have good time generally. Proceeds
for the benefit of the church.
COMMITTEE.
The young folks, of Atlantic, will
give an entertainment, ct the large
barrel factory in that town on Easter
Monday, April Sd, at 1880 p. M, or if
the weather is inclement on that day,
then on the following evening The
entertainment will consist of farees,
tableaux, recitations. music and many
amusing pieces in negro dialect. The
house will be heated, and furnished
with comfortable seats. Admission
adults 20 cents, children under 10
years of age 10 cents.
The Easter comedy drama, Tues
day, April 4th, at Wachapreague will
eclipse anything ever had there be-
fore. The costumes and mannerisms
of occasion will be g. caution. By re-
quest part of the program which
drew such large crowds at Xmas will
be repeated. Reserved seat tickets
on sale now. Doors open at Z o'clock.
Plays put on at s. Admission fee
will be advertised in next weeks
issue. s.
The annual egg hunt given by the
Might Society of Mackenzie Church
will be at the home of Mr.. James H.
Fletcher. Easter Monday. April 3D.,
from three until half past five o'clock.
Everybody is cordially invited. Adj
mission five cents. Cake and cream
for sale. Should the weather be in
clement on Monday, cone the next
fair day.
Wattsville NJ. P. Church will have
an oyster supper, ice cream and cake
on Holiday Monday, April Sd. Pro-
ceeds for the benefit of church.
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BIOxoIn.

Mrs. John Riggs, quite sick of late,
is much improved.
Mr.. E. A. Bloxom, our hotel pro-
prietor, is visiting his sister in Nor
folk.
DIR. Judkins will preach at this
place next Sunday evening at 7:S0
o'clock.
Miss Estelle Thorn paid flying
trip to Bloxom this week, to witness
the marriage of her friend, Miss
Hinman.
Bloxom NJ. E. Church, South. was
the scene of a pretty wedding, Tues
day. March 2sth, when Miss Mary
Human, popular and attractive
young lady of this place was married
to Mir. F. L. Holland, telegraph
operator at Cheriton. The bridal
party cons listing of Messrs. Short
Mason and Joe Bloxom as ushers, the
bride accompanied by her maid of
honor, Miss Edna Taylor, of HALL
wood, and the groom with his best
man, Mr.. Arthur Roberts, of Cheri-
ton, entered the church while
Lohengrin's wedding march was be-
ing rendered by Miss May Bloxom.
Rev. j. R. Gill performed the cere.
mony in the presence of a number of
friends.
The bride was tastefuIly attired in
a travelling gown of brown cloth
trimmed with ribbon and satin. The
happy couple left on the north bound
train. We wish them a long life and
much happiness.
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1t having been reported, that in
the event am nominated for Con-
stable in Metompkin district, that I
will resign in favor of Mr.. G. G. Dix
if he is defeated as a candidate for
Sheriff, take this method of saying
to the public, that the report is in
correct in every particular. If nomi-
mated and elected I will qualify and
hold the Office for the term.
William T.Dix.
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Write to us tor estimates on doors
sash, blinds. stair. rails and all other
kinds of building material, hardware,
paints, &c. Stock large, prices low.
Mr.. R. D. L. Fletcher viii be at Ac-
comac C. H., the first day of every
County Court, to receive orders for
the firm.
Cape Charles Ice g. Lumber Co.
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Deaths.


Matthew Thomas West died at his
home at New Church, last Saturday
March 18th, after very short illness
of complicated diseases. On Monday
..fternoon the Knights of Honor, of
which the deceased was member,
performed their funeral service at the
house; after which the remains were
taken to Pocomoke City, and inferred
after funeral service had been con-
Quoted in st. Mary's Protestant Epir-
copal Church, by the Rev. Mr.. Burks,
of Accomac G. Fl.
Mr.. West was son of the late
Philip 8. West and was born in
SUSSEX county, Delaware, October 49,,
1857. at the age of ten years he moved
with his parents to Worcester coun-
ty, Md. About nine years ago he came
to this county and engaged in the
hotel business. He was we'll known
and much liked by the citizens of this
and adjoining counties and the
travelling public as well. A widow,
three daughters and five sons survive
him. E.
The death of Mr.. Richard w. Ames.
reported in another column, will be
received with sincere sorrow by many
friends in every part of the Eastern
Shore. No one could known the man
without admiring him for his high
christian character and his exalted
worth as man and citizen. He so
impressed everyone with his sincere
desire to do right and be just, that
no one ever questioned his motives,
however much they may have differed
with him. He died as he lived q
christian.
Mrs. Maggie S. Elliott, wife of John
w. Elliott, died Monday, March 9th,
at her home at Keller, aged AZ years
and after funeral services on Tuesday
at Hollies Baptist Church. was buried
in cemetery at that place. Her hus>
band, two sons and two daughters
survive her.
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G. WALTER MAPP, Sec'y.
To The Trade.

For white bread and bread that
will keep soft the longest time. use
Snow Knox s. Co.'S "Climax flour.
They sell also the finest syrup and
molasses.
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Read this week the items of news
of mercantile matters OF interest to
you by Ames, Shield s. Co.
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We have ample facilities for
handling all your insurance, no
matter how small, Or how large
the amount may be.
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No reliable Insurance Agency
can write your insurance at a
lower rate than we can make
you.
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It will be a matter Of economy,
on your part, to consult us
before placing your insurance.
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We guard your interest as care
fully as we guard that of our
own; knowing we must do this
in order to secure and hold
your patronage.
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With us you are absolutely
safe for the reason that all oul
records are SO completely syste-
matised that we cannot overlook
a risk, and thereby fail to notify
our patrons Of expirations.
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Circuit Court of Accomac begins
next Tuesday.
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Killed By Train.

Mearsville, Va, March 80, 1899.
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Chlneeaeaguo

R. d. Jones, of Snow Hill, is visit.
ing his brother, DR.. o. NJ. Jones, this
week.
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The Rt. Rev. A. Nj. Randolph,
Bishop of Southern Virginia, will visit
the following named churches at
times given below: st. Georges, Pun
colleague. Saturday morning, April
22d, at II O'Clock and st. James, Acco
mac c. H., Saturday night, April 22d,
at half past o'clock.
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Wattsville NJ. P. Church will have
an oyster supper, ice cream and cake
on Holiday Monday, April Sd. Pro-
ceeds for the benefit of church.
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Cape Charles Ice g. Lumber Co.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-09-21
ROUGH ON THE JUDGE.

LONDON, Sept. 3.-London is laugh
ing over the adventure of Judge
French, of the London County court.
Together with his sons he was spend
ing a holiday at Felixstowe, on Thurs
day afternoon. They undressed them
selves on the beach and proceeded to
battle. An indignant spectator rushed
forward to demonstrate that they were
within the prescribed limits for such
a method Of taking bath, but to no
avail. The Judge was summoned be-
fore magistrate. The evidence given
was that the Judge, who is large,
fat man, was wearing "a small bathing
garment s or 10 inches wide The
Judge maintained that the spot was
an absolute desert, but the witnesses
declared that ladies and children were
close by. Finally the Judge paid a
40 shillings fine, in preference to spen-
ding a week in prison.
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TWO COLORED REGIMENTS.
| MOODY PRAYS FOR DREYFUS.

MUDDY PRA1S FOR DRE t Us
NEW YORK, Sept. 10.-Among Rev
Mr.. Moody's congregation in Plymouth
Church this morning were several del
egates from Great Britain to the In
ternational Congregational Council
which will meet on September 10 in
Boston. Mr.. Moody asked the pray
ers of the congregation for Dreyfus
and his family and said: Il pity the
man or nation that will allow preju-
dice to come into their hearts against
Gods chosen people. We owe a great
deal to the sons of Abraham. All the
blessings we enjoy come through that
line. If any of you have prejudices
against them | beseech you to tear
them out. From the bottom of my
heart l pity the man who has preju-
dice against another because he is a
jew"
Mr.. Moody then offered a fervent
prayer for Dreyfus and his family. He
prayed for such a manifestation as
would show that there is still a God
melting out justice. Mr.. Moody after
ward preached upon the doctrine of
atonement, which he declared was the
one thing taught in the Bible from Ge-
nests to Revelations
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WAR MEASURES.

LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE activity in
the Admiralty and War Office contin-
ues today. 1t is said that orders have
been sent to America for light iron
girders and bridging sections for pro-
bable use in South Africa. Transports
are moving to the docks, preparatory
to embarking troops
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JAS. F. MORGAN, Auctr.
NOTICE.

THE FIRM OF A. E. MURPHY &
CO.. retiring from the boot and shoe
business ask for an immediate settle
ment OF all outstanding accounts, pre-
viOus 10 their being placed in the
hands % = COLLEGE
This is an authorized announcement
\. E. MURPHY & CO.,
1928 205 Hotel street
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understood the price paid by Senator
Mccarthy, whose check arrived today,
was in excess of what Halves paid
Mr.. Halves says that Senator McCar-
thy will put Patchen on his stock farm
near Goshen. This may mean Patch
ems retirement from the racetrack.
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BROUGHT TWENTY THOUSAND.

JOHNSTOWN, Pa, Sept. 10.-H. Y.
Halves of this city has sold the IA
nous racer, Joe Patchen, to Senator
Mccarthy of Goshen, n. Y. Halves
paid about $4,000 for Patchen few
weeks ago in Cleveland, Ohio. 1t is