davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES.
0n0iAc0ck.

0naMcock.
Miss White, of Salisbury, Md, is 6
guest of Miss Amy Warren.
Mrs. Roberts, of Norfolk, is a guess
of Mrs. Jno. p. L. Hopkins.
Mr.. Alf. Littlefeld. of New York
is guest of Mr. S. X. Powell.
DIR. Edward Hank, of Norfolk
spent the 4th inst, at the home O.
his father, Rev j. D. Hank.
Miss Lille Nelson, of Onancock, il
the guest of Miss Emma Ruth Old
ham, of Accomac C. H., this week.
The District Conference of the A
NJ. E. Church convened here OK
Thursday at a. NJ, and held three
days, presided over by Elder Bolden
Mrs Maggie D. Bagwell and Mrs
Mamie Simmerman, her daughter
arrived last week, the former from
Gambler, O., and the latter from
Beattyville, KY.
DR.. Chas. H. Mills, q late graduate
in medicine, who is now engaged in
hospital practice in Baltimore, spent
some days here recently at the home
of his father, Mr.. w. S. Mills.
A picnic at "Meadville" on Oman
cock Creek. was given last week by
the Sunday school of Holy Trinity
Protestant Episcopal Church. The
weather was delightful, delicious re-
freshments were in abundance, and
the young folks fouLd much pleas
ure.
The new Town Council held a
called meeting on Monday night.
They elected a clerk and a sergeant
for the ensuing term, appointed Il
Ways and Means committee, con-
sidered the bicycle ordinance, which
will be enforced after eight days
notice, and discussed matters of gen.
eral interest.
Mr.. Frederick w. Robertson and
wife, OF Baltimore, who spent ten
day Of their wedding tlip. at Vir
ginia Beach, visited this town last
week and were guests at the home of
DR.. E. w. Robertson, father of the
groom. They left for their home on
Monday by steamer. A large number
of friends we're delighted to see them
and offer expressions of regard.
Your correspondent received note
for publication from some one, who
forgot to sign his or her name, giving
news as to a love affair between q
party of the country, of the first part,
and party of this town, and news
in general OH that line in town. AS
the item was without signature and
we did not know George or 1.-The
old folks who hate awfully to give up
the girls" we could not rig up the
story TO suit 1.-The boys who can't do
without the girls
The GLORIOUS Fourth" was cele .
brated here TO some extent. Bust
ness was generally suspended and
most OF the store, were closed part of
the day The bauk officers and clerks
and the postal clerks took holiday.
a number of people went out CT
town; some TO other towns and the
cities, some Oh seashore parties, some
sailing and fishing on our own
waters. The most of the people were
to the Margaret Academy
grounds to witness some ball playing
between a Baltimore club and the
first nine of Opancock, in the morn
ing, and a game between the first
and second mines of Onancock in the
Also, there was game
of tennis and sack race. Refresh
ments, were served there during the
day by the ladies OF the Presbyterian
Church. 1t seemed that the Balti-
more ball club forgot to practice be-
fore they came, as the result of the
match was score for Onancock, 10;
Baltimore, 0.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08
The BrOGwntor nlamOrial.

We, the undersigned trustees Of
Atlantic School District, having re-,
ceived voluntary contributions from
the school children and school officers
of said district amounting to 500 80
and from the officers and students of
Margaret Academy So; and as other
parties have expressed a desire to
contribute to this worthy cause, we
announce that we will receive all
donations that may be sent to Jno.
d. Parsons, Atlantic. Va, or to other
members of the Board, and will see
that the same shall DE properly ap-
piled.
w. FEDDEMAN,
j. D. PARSONS, Chairman,
Clerk.
-, or 1oOo
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08

For umbrellas, crash hats, good
shoes, negligee shirts, you can get
them at
Slocomb Bros.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08

will be at Atlantic for the practice
of my profession on Thursday and
Friday, July 18th, and 14tb, 1899.
DR.. w. A. Taylor,
Dentist.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08
Onley.
Our town has been supplied with
nice peaches this week.

Our town has been supplied will
nice peaches this week.
The building of a new parsonage
at Onley is being considered at pres
ent.
Mr.. L. j. Savage has been on
business trip to the Northern cities
during the week.
Mrs. Lovey Bailey, critically i'll Al
her home near Savageville of late, ii
now convalescent.
The Methodist held very interest
ing church conference with Only
Church Sunday night.
On the sick list this week have beer
Jno. j. Bailey, Mrs Cordie Savage
and Mrs Sarah Winder.
Rev. T. r. Sanford will preach to
the Baptist Sunday school at Onley
next Sunday $3.50 p. III.
Mr.. w. d. Tunnel has bought q
nice building lot here and proposes
to build on same at az early day.
Professor E. II. Adams. theologi-
cal student, of Vanderbilt University,
Nashville, Tenn, is spending a few
days with us.
The Rosebuds at Onley will hold
their annual picnic at Burton's Shore,
July 14th. Refreshments such as ice
cream. cake, &C., will be served on
the occasion.
Mrs. Mary Custis. widow of the late
Benjamin GUSTS. died at her home at
Savageville, on Thursday, Goth ult,
aged 70 years. She was buried on
the following day after funeral servi-
ces conducted by her pastor, Rev. J.
r Griffith.
Miss E. V. Griffith and her sister.
Miss Carrie L. Griffith, daughters of
Rev. j. r. Griffith, are at home. Miss
E. V. Griffith has been teaching In
Essex county, Va, and Miss Carrie
attended the Southern Seminary at
Bowling Green, Va.
The home of Misses Cordie Lee and
Alice Savage was the center of at
traction during the evening of the
4th of July The lights from the
Japanese lanterns that was used for
the occasion was a grand sight, and
Master Willie Wharton Beloate, of
Baltimore, made an interesting dis
play of fireworks. The attending
guests were Miss Pearl McMath,
Misses Mildred and Eveline Walter,
Masters jeff and Harry Walter.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08
Cure Cold In Head.

Kcrmott Chocolates Laxative Quininc. easy
to take and quick to cure cold in head and sore
throat
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08
PNhsEOten2 nc.

Mrs. John johnson and nephew. of
Baltimore, have been visiting Mrs.
John Taylor.
Mrs. Louisa Snead, OF Jenkins
Bridge, is staying q few days with
her son, Mr.. ]. R. Fletcher.
Prof. A. Southall is here looking
after the interest of Pungoteague
Academy of which he is to be princi-
pal the coming session. He is a
scholarly gentleman and Is fast nak>
ing friends among the people.
The gross receipts of the fair held
at Harborton on the 4th by the Bap
lists of that place were in excess of
5000. The members OF the Ii. E.
Church, South, OF Harborton, say
that it is their turn on the next 4th
and authorize the announcement,
that fair will be held by them at
that time.
We are glad to note, that Miss Zula
Beaton, of the Primary and Prof. A.
V. Nunnally of the intermediate De-
partment of our school, will be with
us for the session of 1999-1900. Both
are great favorites among the pupils.
Miss Beaton having taught here two
sessions intended resting for a while,
but has been persuaded by patrons
and pupils to return.
On Wednesday evening of last
week, a pretty marriage was witness
ed by d large number of friends of
people at Hollies Baptist Church,
the contracting parties being Mr..
Berkely L. West, of Harborton, and
Miss Elizabeth F. Shrleves, of this
place. The Rev. Mr.. Hurt, pastor of
the church, performed the ceremony
in his graceful way. The bride wore
pale blue henrietta, trimmed in white
mousline, hat and gloves to match
and carried La France roses. The
newly welded couple will reside on
Church street.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08

NOTICES., 10000 to lend on ap.
proved real estate soourity, Apply to
T. B. Quinby, Attorney,
Accomac q. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08

Be sure and see our summer dress
goods before buying. We can save
you money.
SIocomh Rros.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08

Losr-A pocketbook, containing
about six dollars in silver, more or
less, on the road from Onancock to
Modestown, via Drummondtown and
Woodberry. The finder will be lib
orally rewarded if returned to Rev.
Walter Rhodes, Modestown, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08

For RENr-One horse farm and
one 3 horse farm for year Of 1900 APP
ply to
Modestown, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08

For SALE-A bateau, Hunting
Creek model, thirty two feet keel,
ten feet wide, in good repair, three
years old and good sailer, with
complete outfit for dredging and
grabbing. For particulars and terms
apply to
E. j. Russell,
Hunting Greek, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08
June 10th, 1899.

For RENT-For year 1900 my farm
near Pastoral, known as the Dix
Farm
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08

Samuel B. White.
Jenkins Bridge, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08

Ames, Shield & Go.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08

a campmeeting, under the auspices
OF Hallwood NJ. E. Church, will be
held in Broughton's woods, near Con-
quest Chapel, beginning July Goth
and to continue 10 days.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08

Mrs. John johnson and nephew, of
Baltimore, have been visiting Mrs.
John Taylor.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08

Slocomb Bros.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08

Ben. Il. Gunter, executor, will sell
at public auction, on the premises al
Mappsville, on Saturday, July 29th,
$3.50 p. m, the house and lot in said
village, of which Elizabeth E. Bow
doin, died seized and possessed, con-
tanning one acre, more or less. For
full particulars see posters.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08

Lieutenant John S. Wise, Jr.. of
New York, was at Accomac G. H.,
this week, on visit to his cousin,
Miss Eta Wise
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08

There will be bush or arbor meet
ing ut Sanford II. E. Church, South,
beginning Oh July 18th and con-
tinuing ten days. The evangelist,
Jack RosSer, will be present and do
the preaching. Services at the usual
hours.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-07-08

Rev. Mr.. Franklin of Roanoke has
arrived to take charge of the East
vile Baptist church. There will be
services at that place every Sunday
norp;pr .t alavaD O'clock -Tirb+
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-08
rHE JAPANESE
Taking Active Interest in Chinese
Affairs, and From Present Appear
orcas Russin In CheckmRted.

Taking Active Interest in Chinese
Affairs, and From Present Appear
ances Russia is checlxmated.
Correspondence OF the Associated Press
SHANGHAI. Nov. 9-There Is rad
lcal change in the balance OF power at
Peking. 1t was the expectation in the
past that Russla would seize the oppor-
tunlty afforded by the Britlsh-Boe war
to bring unusual pressure to bear on the
errete PekIng regime, This was at
tempted, but thus far II has utterly
failed. for third party has appeared
on the scene. Japan is undoubtedly IN
the confidence of the empress dowager,
and Japan Is utilizing the opportunity
During the past week there has been q
gathering Of Japanese statesmen At
Peking. Baron Nishl has been appoint,
ed minister from Japan. He has had
fifteen years experience as Japanese
ministerial St. Petersburg. and Is among
the leading Japanese statesmen NJ,
Yano has resigned as minister to Pek-
ing. and. AT the direct request OF the
empress dowager, has been appointed
foreign ndviser' to the Chinese govern
ment, Prince Konoye, OF Japan. a man
Of mark, ls also In China, being toasted
ana tOASted ny tnc ltuulnE NlGeIuSH' ~
this connection, 1t would be well for
Americans to become familiar with the
name of Prince Tunn. OF Pekipg, known
as the Fifth Prince" He seems to be
the "Mnnchu" who has brought about
this cordial cooperation with Japan He
is the brother OF the late Prince Rung,
who was known as the sixth Prince"
There arc at Peklng two opposing fac.
tions, each striving for the dowager's
good will Jung Lu, the famous general
who was instrumental In dcthronlng the
emperor heads one faction, and Prince
Ching, who is president Of the Tsung IL
YRmen, Is the leader OF the other, These
men are AT swords points. but Prince
Tuan now looms up Rs the neutral be-
tween these factions, and the one who
has been able to bring Japan Into the
Pcking councils TO such effect that RUS
sIa Is at prcsen checkmnted,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-08
CARTER's FARM
Captured After Four Hours Of Hard
Fighting.

I
LONDON, Dec. S,-The Daily Man.
publishes dispatch from Julian Ralph
at Modder River. who says:
"The Kimberley people are troubled
by the necessity OF feeding 10000 Basu=
tos in the diamond fields, whom the
Boers refuse to allow to depart, and
who. should they fail to get enough
meat, would become dlscontented and
restless.
"on the night of the battle at Modder
river. Kimberley, missing the accus-
toned signal from here. was In great
anxiety, fearing that we had been de-
feated. The fact was that we did not
use our searchlIght. for fear the Roer
guns would wreck the apparatus. Five
hundred and thirty Beers were killed
or wounded in the battle here. That
number has already been accounted
for, and the enemy's losses were proba-
bly, much heavier"
A special dispatch from Kimberley,
dated wednesday, November g, says:
As a result OF the slgnals trOm the
relief forces to the south, and Of GER
tain movements on the part Of the Boer8
Colonel Kekewich determined 20 nuke q
sOrtie. with q view OF keeping q large
force Of Beers employed here.
Yesterday afternoon, portion Of the
garrison. with artillery, under Major
CHAMBER and mounted troops, under
Major Scott Turner, advanced south
west toward the Boer positions, ana
captured Cnrter's farm, which cOmplet-
cd the line 1t was intended to hold in
view OF Lord Methuen's early approach.
Major Scott-Turner then turned hin
attention to the Boer laAger, which he
captured In fine style, In spite Of the
enemy's heavy lre. ALI the camp
equipment was captured or destroyed.
Finally the British stormcd the ridge,
and captured three redoubts, after SEE
we're fighting.
In leading the mon who were Storm-
Ing the fourth redoubt, Major Scott
Turner and Lieut., Wright were killed.
It is alleged that they were struck BY
explosive bullets. The death Of Major
Scott Turner compelled the British "a
retire upn Carter's farm, the whole 8es
fair having lasted four houra,"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-08
NEW DEPARTURE.

Lstter-carriers to Register Letters
on Their Routes in Residence
Sections in Free Delivery Cities.
Warning to Derslict Postal En-
ployes.
Special pIspateh 70 The Intel llgsnesr
WARRINGTON Beo. 7.--The post
master general has issued general or
der announcing the determination Of
the department to provide for the reg
itsratlon OF valuable letters, or first
class matter. by letter carriers on their
routes In free delivery cities. This new
service will be inaugurated In some OF
the leading cities and extended to 9TH
ers as rapidly as possible. At first it
VIII be confined to the purely residen-
tIal districts. excluding business houses
and individuals who have large num-
bers of letters for registration at any
on. time. The extension of the sys-
tenn to the business districts is left in
the sound discretion OF the postmus-
ters.
The postmaster general has received
information that some postmasters and
employees, in order TO avoid the labor
involved, are advising the public that
the registered mails are not a safe
means of transportation of valuable
matter. and he has given warning N
a rigorous order issued to-day that
such disregard of duty will be sutti-
cient ground for removal from office.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-08
RON. CRARLRS B. SMlTH

Former Representative IN Congress
From the ParlsrsSurg District,
Prominent Business Nan, and
highly Esteemed citizen, Died at
His Home in Pafkersburg, Last
Evening.
Special Dispatch to the 1ntslligencer.
PARRERsBURG. w. Va. Dec. L.
Hon. Charles Brooks Smith. died at his
home In this city at $40 this eyeRing,
aged 1lfty-seven years He had been
nj with vaIvuIar afIection Of the heart
for the past year, and death came as a
gradual wasting away more than from
a sudden attack from the ahiicted vital.
Deceased was beyond peradventure,
the most widely known man in this
city. HIS perennial amIablllty endear-
ed him to all. and this, coupled with the
quality Of Leadership, made him con-
spicuous In public life, locally and in
the state.
HIS nrst active entrance into public
service was at the age Of eighteen.
when he enlisted as a soldier IN the
First west Virginia. He was pro-
NOTED three tlmes, being captain Of q
company at the surrender at AppOmat-
tox. having gone with Sheridan through
the Shenandoah valley campaign. Az
ter the war he was the commander Of
nm Ohio river steam boat. afterwaFd
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-08
posroFr1oE ESTABLISHED

At Lynch, Harrison County = Big
Batch Of Anti-Roberts Petitions.
Special Dispatch to the 1ntelIIgcneer.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 7,-Represent-
alive Dovener has had postoiice es-
tablIshed in the newest oil field in Har-
rison county. where town has grown
so rapidly that the absence of postal
facilities became positive detrlment
and burden.
The Office is named Lynch, and HI
ram Lynch is the postmaster.
Mfr. Dovener also placed on file sew
eral petitions from citizens of West
Virginia against the seating of Brig
ham H. Roberts as a member of Con-
gress. 1t required an express wagon to
convey one batch OF antI-Roberts petit
tIons from the depot to the capitol
Representative Dayton went to Balti-
more to-day to keep n business APP
poIntment. He viii be back to-mor-
row.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-08
THE BILLION MARX

In Money Circulation Nearly Reach
ed, and WIN be Passed within a
Month - Unprecedented Growth in
Circulating Medium, Now $685.
eso,se4.
Special Dispatch to the IntelllgenceT,
WASHINGTON, D. g., Dec. Zone
more financial month like November
viii bring the total OF money in clrcu-
latiOn in the United States past the
two billion dollar line. on November
1st the total money in circulation was
st,9GS,T1G,14S, and on December lst
Sl,9S5,9SO,964, an increase Of S22,2l4.slc
In the month. A gain Of even two
thirds this amount in the present month
would bring the total money In eIrcu-
lntion in the United States past the
two billion dollar Mne for the first time
in our history.
The steady and rapid growth In the
circulation of money in the United
States, both gold and total Of all kinds
OF money, Is indicated IN compilation
made by the treasury bureau of statis-
tics from data supplied in the annual
and monthly statements of the bureau
Of loans and currency of the treasury
department, showing the amount Of
gold and total money in circulation in
the United States at annual periods
during the past twenty years. 1t shows
an increase in that length of time from
$1SS,s4l. 40 of gold and gold certificates
to S77S,385.SOS. and Of total circulation
from $sts,2s8.72t to 1885,, ,9SO,9s4. with
the prospect, as already indicated, that
the two billion dollar line win shortly
be CROSSED. While the general growth
In that time has been remarkable, that
of the past three years is especially
marked. on July /. 1896, the total
money in circulation in the United
states was $l,5O9. 200. and on Decem-
ber /. 1893. S1,ss6,sSO s64, an increase
during the three and one-half years
of s476, ,2O5,7s4, or S1h per cent; while
the gold coin and certificates increased
from $4ss, 1929 to SIS, 1903. an In
crease of s279,s30,O61, or 56 per cent.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-08
THR ROBERTS COMMITTEE

helo lts h1Fst meet'ns 1tAy'
and After General Exchange OF
ideas as to Methods Of Procedure,
Adjourned to To-day.
-, .,-zr,,c,roD, ~, nh, .noc,,,
MASl1lNSatSts, Des' $50. :. Hs Si,.N', - ~
committee q .s nOuSe ayio.,s ,.. ~. n Don
~, l',s ,,..,,a,, . ,orrosen,o,,vs from
erls, 'h' .aV.Io" -, - a., re-
otah' hetd i's "'st mes.'Hs 80. 80 ~. IA
nina cioseu uooEs' ne 'ies.s .a.s.!,,,I,,.' %a,s
eallea lor tne puFpose " SV Sse 70 =
the methoa !o-ProeeuuLe ~ 'ns a'S Ss9s' ~.
was 'tesluee VSst W " S;.s.s -. -.
Fayler' OF ono Al 'l'e os.'s. '.Sl.,.S S'e.,,,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-08
coNGREss.
In the House Finance Bill Presented,
Senate Adjourned to Monday.

In the House Finance Bill Presented,
Senate Adjourned to Monday.
WASHINGTON, Dec. THE session
Of the house lasted only half an hour to-
day
Mr.. overstreet, Qndlana), in charge OF
the finance bill, attempted TO reach an
agreement for It's consideration next
week, but Mr.. Richardson, on behalf OF
the minority, rejected all proposals, on
the ground that u bill 80 important as
this should go through the regular
channels.
The speaker thereupon appointed lne
committee ON rules, which will Include
[imssit Mr. Dalzeli. OF Pennsylvania;
Mr.. GrSsyenor, OF Ohio: Mr.. Richardson,
az Tennessee, and Mr.. Bailey, Of Texas.
They viii hold q meeting tomorrow,
and decide upon rule for the limits
of the debate. which undoubtedly VIII
consume the whole OF next week.
Mr.. Roberts, the Mormon represent
alive despite the adoption OF the Tay-
lar (OhIoi resolution. which In plain
terms depFiVes him of his seat during
the nendency Of his case IN committee
was in the hall throughout the session.
and occupied the seat he selected on
Monday.
The routine proceedings of the senate
to-day were eRllyeped hy Golloquy De-
tween Mr.. Chandler, OF New Hamp-
shire and Mr.. Hale, OF Maine, over u
rim introduced by the former to promote
athletic sports at the military academy
nj West Point and the naval academy at
NunRnollF. Both senators became Ia
Gallons, and at times sarcastic over
the growth Of athletics In American cole
ieges and Mr.. Chandler advanced the
pToposltlon that the cultivation OF such
sports M foot bail and similar sports at
the government academies ought to be
given the sanction OF the law.
The senate VIII hold no further seS-
slons until Monday.