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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-04
ADULTERATE 1T THEMSELVE

A process has been invented and pat
ented in Brazil for preparing coffee ii
tabloids by a system of compression. Il
is argued that not only will there be les|
expense in exporting coffee in this form
but that the customer will be more cer|
tain of thus receiving for his use the purd
unadulterated article.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-04
A SCOTCH PLAID.

Scotch plaids are mad up after the
most stunning models this year. One
seen very recently had a background Of
dark maroon, striped in autumn brown.
with the boxes d~lagonally outlined with
almond leaf green.
The skirt was close fitting over the hips
and buttoned at the left side under a
heavily stitched fold trimmed With small
buttons. The lining was a Very handsome
imitation of maroon colored taffeta.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-04
TELEPHONES IN STOCKHOLM.

Stockholm has more telephones thai
any other European city. 1t is state
that the central station has about 1901 90
calls a day, or about one for every thre
persons in the city.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
Business Notices.


PUBLIC AUCTION will sell at pub
lie auction on the late premises of
Richard w. Ames, deceased, on the
road from louisville to Locust
mount, on Wednesday, April 9Th
next, ali Of the valuable personal
property of the decedent consisting
in part Of 20 barrels Of corn, fodder,
hay, 30 hogs, 2 good mich cows fresh
to pail, sheep, household furniture
all new and in good condition, farm
ing Implements, carriage and har-
ness, carts, sc. For all sums over
rem dollars, an indulgence OF four
mouths will be given, purchaser Civ
ing bond with approved security.
Sale to commence at 10 a. IN.
Mrs. Susan E. Ames,
EXecutrix.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01

The Governor of Virginia has I'M
der consideration the following letter
addressed to him by the Governor of
Maryland. and very little delibera
ton ought to be necessary on the
part of our Executive in making re-
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
Movement for Selection of Senators by
POpulai. Vote.

Richmond. Va, March 96th.-A
conference of those democrats who
favor u change in the method OF
nominating candidates for United
States Senator has been called, to
meet in Richmond on May IL, next
This call comes as a surprise. 1t was
understood until yesterday that the
fight against Mr.. Martin had been
given up. While it is denied that the
proposed conference is to be held
with q view of defeating him, it is
quite evident that it is an anti Mar
tin movement AT the conference
steps are to be taken looking to a
plan whereby every voter may eX~
press his choice. Among the signers
Of the call are Congressman John F.
RiXev, Henry c. Stuart. Attorneys
General A. j. Montague, Hon. John
Goode. Hon. William A. Anderson,
Col Joseph E. Willard. Senator Geo.
w. LeCato, Delegate w. F, Reddy.
Congressman John Lamb, Hon. Eppa
Hunter, Jr., ex Congressman George
d. Wise, Congressman w. A. Jones,
Hon. R. Walton Moore, Hon. R. Il.
Barton, State Senator Charles E. Nc
AOEhl6, I1Ol. ~ ASeSS W.
Thomas .. Ransom, ex>Congressman
James W. Marshall, Judge George K
Anderson, John Il Lowell, Hon J.
Singleton Diggs. Hon. w: b: +.
Leech. Harding Walker, Major Baker
P. Lee, S. Gordon Cumming and many
others.
The call concludes: TO such demo
Gratis as hold to the principle that the
people are fully capable of choosing
their Senators, and who are willing
to unite with us in an effort to secure
to them that cherished right, the in
vitation is hereby extended to assem-
BILE in the city of Richmond on Thurs
day, the 18th day of May, 1899, for
the purpose Of adopting such meas
ures as may be deemed best to pro-
mote the election OF Senators of the
United States by the direct vote OF
the people, and until that result IS
the selection of party
senatorial candidates by some popu-
lar method.'
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
AT 1870 O'CLOCK P. M.

The undersigned will receive from
the West another carload of Horses
and Mules, consisting of 9 Blocky
Mares, ranging from to 6 years old
weighing from 900 to /, 200 pounds,
we'll broken and suited to farm and
road purposes. Several of them are
fine roadsters. Also II fine Blocky
Mules. In this lot we have ordered
two pairs of the finest mules we have
ever offered here. The others will be
of the same quality that we have
heretofore sold. They range from 5
TO years old and are ready for i'm
mediate use, weighing from l,000 to
1 200 pounds.
This stock will be sold without re-
serve to the highest bidder. There
will positively be no by bidding,
every animal offered will be sold.
Stock will arrive on Thursday. March
30, and can be seen and examined at
Twilley's stables. Our past exper~
fence is a guarantee of what may be
expected of US. Sale will take place
on day and time named, rain or shine.
Thie will positively be the last sale
this Spring. Don't miss the oppor-
tuuity to secure BARGAIN.
TERMS-Four months credit will be
given; the purchaser being required
to give bapkable note, with approved
A. RAUGHLEY,
s. J. TWILLEY.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
To til voters of Accolnac;

10 Ill voters Oh AccOlllilc:
The undersigned hereby announce ourselves
as candidates for reelection To the Office OF
County Treasurer, subject, of course, TO the
Democratic Primary, To be held April Ind.
In making this announcement, we beg to as
sure the good people of Accomact that we arc
deeply sensible of the favor and support here
toforc accorded us. and which have tended to
make our responsible and onerous PUBLIC du-
ties rs pleasant us they could be made. While
we have conscicntiouSly lahored to do our full
duty in the interests OF the public we have
tried TO subordinate our duty To the econvcn-
fence of our people, as far as WAS possible. 1t
is. and will always he Il source of qualification
to us, that these efforts have been so-kindly
by the public, and that they, in
turn, have been 81 patient with, and generous
towards, us. We trust we may further re-
ccive their support. Renewing on our part
the obligation to serve them i'll the future us
faithfully as we have tried to do i'll the past.
Your humble servants,
EDWIN T. POWELL.
JOHN II. HOPKINS.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Prof. Charles A. Graves. of Wash
ington and Lee University, has been
elected to succeed the late Professor
Dabney in the law department OF the
University of Virginia.
Miss Mamie G.. Hume, daughter of
Mr. Frank Hume, who is now in her
second term at Vassar College, New
York, has been awarded the prize for
the best design for the new medal OF
that college, over 279 competitors.
The members of Grove Avenue
Baptist Church, Richmond, who
severed their connections with that
consrega ton because of dissenslons
in the church, at a meeting held Sun
day decided to organize another
church, and appointed committee
to draw up proper papers and recon-
mend officers.
Not long ago company of Penn
sylvania capitalists came to Able.
marie county in search Of a vein OF
zinc and lead which could be protlta-
bly, worked. A shaft was sunk on a
mountain farm, and the workmen
struck a very rich vein OF zinc and
minor quantities of silver, lead, &c.
Operations are now being carried on
extensively and much more has been
gotten out.
Rev. E. T. Wexford, who for seven
years has been pastor of the First
Presbyterian church of Newport
News, has decided not to accept the
call extended him by the Presby-
terrain church, of Lexarkana, Tex
AT the morning service Sunday Mr..
Wexford announced his decision, and
after the service the expressions OF
Joy and the hearty handshakes given
him by old and young showed what
a strong hold the young pastor has
on the affections Of his people.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
To the voters of Accomac:

Thanking my friends for their past
favors, I take this method of an
nouncing myself as a candidate for
re election to the Office of Commits
sioner of the Revenuefor the lower
Parish, and of soliciting their sup
port. OF course, l submit my claims
subject to the wishes of the Demo
cratic party and if nominated and
elected Will endeavor, in the future
as l have in the past, to discharge
faithfully the duties of the office.
VIM. D. TUNNEL.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
E. T. Ross, SR.

To the voters of Pungoteague district:
announce myself candidate for
the office of Justice of the Peace for
Pupgoteague district, subject to the
decision OF the Democratic party in
making nominations. If elected l
promise to discharge the duties of
said office to the best Of my ability.
LUTHER N. BOGGS.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
To the voters of Accomac county:

TO tne VOLeFs OF ACcUIuac cUuHIy'
| take this method of announcing
my candidacy for the office of Com
missioner of the Revenue for the
Lower Parish. and pledge myself, if
elected, to discharge faithfully the
duties of said office. Of course L will
be subject to the wishes of the Demo
cratic party as may be expressed in a
Primary election or otherwise.
Very respectfully,
JOHN R. FLETCHER,
Pungoteague, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
TO the voters OF Accomac:

take this method of announcing
myself Il candidate for the Office of
Sheriff, subject to the Primary or
whatever plan may be adopted by
the Democratic party. In asking
your support l respectfully submit
that | have never been candidate
before and have always been an ac-
tive worker in the interest Of the
party. Yours very respectfully,
VIM. S. HOLLAND.
Horntown, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
Candi.lntes, Cards.
To my follow citizens of Accom-

To my fellow citizens of Accomack County:
respectfully announce that I'm candi-
date for reelection to the Office of Clerk OF the
County Court, subject to your will ut the Pri-
mary election to select candidates for county
offices AS clerk of said court have striren
TO discharge the public business politely, cor
rectly aud promptly To that end have given
my undivided attention day and night, and
am assured by friends in different parts OF the
of the people. Truly grateful for your past
confidence and support, presume to indulge
the wish and hope that it may he your pleas
ure to again call me to this most responsible
trust.
Respectfully
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01

Real estate agents in Norfolk are
daily in receipt of letters from
farmers, principally in the West. in
quiring about the climate, soil, SC,
in this section. 1t is said that nego-
tiations to move a larger number of
Western people here in the spring
have been about completed. In the
past few years there has been alarge
addition to the agricultural growth
of this sc elton.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
G.. G. DIX.

To the voters of Pungoteague district:
| hereby announce myself as an
Independent candidate for the office
of Constable in Pungoteague district.
If elected, I promise to discharge the
duties of said office faithfully, fear-
lessly and impartially.
Very respectfully,
VIM. B. JoYNEs.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
To the,yoters Of Accomac county.

/ take this method. of announcing.
myself candidate for reelection to
the office of Commissioner of the
Revenue for the Upper Parish, sub
iect to whatever plan the Democratic
party may adopt in making nomina-
lions. Having endeavored to dis
charge the duties of the office effi-
ciently in the past,and I hope to your
satisfaction, ought after four years.
experience be better able to serve
you and respectfully solicit your sup
port for another term.
JOHN T. CHANDLER,
Mappsville.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01

To the voters of Metompkin district:
l hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Justice of the
Peace in said district, subject to the
decision OF the Democratic party in
making nominations. II elected l
PROMISE TO discharge the duties OF
said Office to the best Of my ability.
GEO. w. HOPE.
NelsoniA.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
To the voters of Metompkin district:

To the voters of Metompkin district:
hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of Constable OF
above named district, subject to the
spring primary. promise if entrust-
ed with the duties of said office, that
| will endeavor to the best of my
ability to discharge same with as
much discretion and kindness as
possible.
Your would be obedient servant.
VIM. WIGTON.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
To tho voters of Accomac:

10 JHN VUttrS OF Accu1uHO'
take this method of announcing,
that shall be candidate for the
office of Attorney for the Common.
wealth for Accomack county, subject
to any method that the Democratic
party may adopt for the selection OF
it's candidates for the county Offices.
In making this announcement L de-
sire to express my appreciation OF the
honor conferred upon me four years
ago and to solicit denomination for
said office,
Respectfully,
B. T. GUNTER.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
To the voters of Lee District:

I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for reelection to the office
OF Constable. Thanking you for your
support in the past and asking like
favor at your hands. pledge myself
to diGcharge the duties of the office
in the future as l have in the past to
the best of my ability. am subject,
of course, to the will of the Demo-
cratic party in whatever way ex
pressed. TANK G KELLAM.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
10 the voters of Lee Magisterial dis

announce myself candidate for
re election to the Office of Justice of
the Peace, for said district, subject to
the action of the democratic party
for making nominations, and if nomi.
mated and reelected, promise to
perform the duties of the office, i'm
partially to the best Of my judgment
and ability, as | have endeavored to
do in the past. Thanking my friends
kindly for their former support and
hoping for continuance of the same,
remain yours respectfully,
- LEVI r, BOGGS.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01

To the voters of Metompkin district:
hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of Constable of said
district, subject to any arrangement
of the Democratic party and if electc
ell Will discharge the duties of said
Office to the best of my ability.
WIN. ]. RIGGS,
Parksley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
To The voters of Accomac County:

To the voters of Accomac County:
In response to the wishes of many
friends, I take this means of an
nouncing myself a candidate for
Commissioner of Revenue for the
Lower Parish, and OF soliciting the
support of the voters of the county,
subject of course to the will of the
Democratic party in whatever way
expressed. If honored with the nomi
nation and elected ! will endeavor to
discharge the duties of the Office
faithfully and efficiently.
JEFF D. JACOB.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01


hereby, respectfully announce myself a
candidate for reelection to the Office of Clerk
of the Circuit Court for the county of Acco-
mack, ut the general election to be held on the
25th day of May. next, subject to nomination
by the Democratic Primary election to be held
April 22nd, next. Truly thankful for your
support in the past shall, indeed, be sincere.
IL grateful for Il continuance thereof; and II
reelected, shall. us heretofore, cndeayor TO
discharge the duties of the office faithfully,
obliringly and satisfactorily.
Very respectfully,
JOHN ID. GRANT.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01

NoTIcE-With the view of closing
out my mercantile business am now
Offering the entire stock at cost. The
storehouse also is for rent.
s. j. Lewis,
Parksley.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01

Governor Tyler received from the
Treasury Department on Saturday
draft for $2,957.S1, the amount adj
vaneed by Virginia to defray the cost
of completing the equipment of the
troops from this State when they
were mustered into the service last
spring.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
To the voters of Lee district:

take this method of announcing
myself q. candidate for reelection to
the office of Justice of the Peace, sub
iect to the Primary, to be held April
22d, and if nominated and elected
will endeavor in the future as ] have
in the past to discharge the duties OF
the Office faithfully and efficiently.
Respectfully,
GEO. F. PARKER.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01

To the voters of Metompkln district:
In response to the wishes of many
friends take this means of amour
cling myself candidate for the Office
OF Magistrate of this district, pledgiug
myself to d faithful discharge of the
duties of the Office if elected. sub
nit my claims to your support of
course, subject to the will of the
Democratic party at the Primary or
whatever plan may be adopted in
making nominations.
f.. WRIGHT, ,JR.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01

For SALE-Strawberry plants as
follows: Lady Thompson IS cents
per 1000, Candy $10O per 1000, VIM.
Belt 25 cents per 100. All nicely
punched, so in bunch, delivered to
Keller station or b. G. & A. Ry. Co.'S
wharf at Harborton. All stock true
to name. Send ordersin promptly.
Respectfully,
S. Z. Martin,
Harborton, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01

TO the voters of Pungoteague district:
| take this method of announcing
my candidacy for the office of Justice
of the Peace, subject to the Primary
election. If elected will endeavor to
discharge its duties as the law re-
quires and in the best interests of the
people.
Yours respectfully,
II. G. WALKER.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01

NoTIcE-Strayed away from my
premises, January 10th, 1899, four
COWS, two of dark color with crumpled
horns, one pied and one cream color,
all with same marks, both ears of each
of them cropped and split. Informa-
ton of same suitably rewarded.
G. w. Brown,
Fair Oaks, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
To the voters of Accomac county:

I hereby announce myself q candi
date for the Office of Commissioners OF
the Revenue for the Upper Parish of
said county at the ensuing May cleo
ton. subject to whatever method
may be adopted by the Democratic
party in making nominations. and
pledge myself, if nominated and cleo
ted to discharge the duties of said
Off e faithfully. fearlessly and i'm
partially. Very respectfully.
THOMAS G. KELLY,
Hallwood, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
q ynters of Lee District:

To the voters of Lee District:
I hereby announce myself as a can
didate for reelection to the Office OF
Supervisor for said district, subject
to the Primary.
Yours very respectfully,
ALFRED J. LILLISTON.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
w. B. MAPP.
To the voters of Metompkin

To the voters of Metompkin district:
Respectfully announcing myself as
candidate for Constable in said dis
trict, take this method of soliciting
their support and pledging myself to
a faithful discharge of the duties of
the Office if elected. submit my
claims to your support, of course,
subject to the will of the Democratic
party at the Primary or whatever
plan may be adopted in making nom
nations.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
no rhe voters of Metompkin district:

To the voters of Metompkin district:
I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for reelection to the office
of Justice of the Peace in said district
and solicit their support, pledging
in the future as IN the past,
to endeavor to serve them faithfully
and efficiently. am subject of course
to any plan which may be adopted
by the Democratic party in making
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
the voters of Accomac Co:

To the voters of Accomac Co:
| hereby announce myself a candi-
tie for the office of Sheriff, subject
to the decision of the Democratic
party in making nominations. If
elected I promise to discharge the
duties of said office faithfully, honest
ly and inpartially.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01

To the voters,of Pungoteague district;
] announce myself a candidate for
Constable in Pungoteague MagiSter.
ial District, subject to the wishes of
the Democratic party and solicit the
support of my many friends in this
canvass.
OHIO K. WALKER,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01

For SALE-A horse, sound and
gentle, suitable for farm or road,
cheap, belonging to DR.. D. w. Lewis.
For terms apply to
Stanley j. Lewis.
Parksley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
no ATE voters OF Accomac:

hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of sheriff of Acco
mack county, at the ensuing May
election, subject to whatever method
may be adopted by the Democracy
OF the county relating to primary
election, and pledge myself, if elected
to said Office, to discharge its duties
faithfully, fearlessly and inpartially.
Very respectfully,
L. JAS. GUNTER.
Aecomac G. H., Va, Jan. 10, 1899.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
To the voters of Atlantic district:

o JIG VUItIb VI 11uItldUIO UIou11OU'
Thanking the voters Of said district
for their support in the past and with
the consciousness of having tried to
discharge faithfully the duties of the
Office, l announce myself candi-
date for reelection, subject to the
wishes of the Democratic party in
whatever way expressed. Trusting
l have served you acceptably in the
past and pledging myself to endeavor
to serve you better in the future, l
again respectfully solicit your sup
port.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01

True to name and free from disease Reads Early Prolific
Fxcor seaford and all the best and old varie
ties better stock be than offer this season ana
every variety listed growing my farm Beware OF root
aphs and plant diseases My stock has been
ed according law AID certificate of inspection with
Shipment
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01
To the voters of Pungoteague Magis
terial district:


terial district:
l hereby announce myself q candi-
date for the office of Supervisor of
Pupgoteague Magisterial district, sub
iect to Primary, or other method
which the Democrats of the district
may adopt for making nominations.
In yielding to the urgent solicitations
of a large number of influential citi-
zens to become candidate for this
office, l have duly considered the
grave responsibilities of the position,
and pledge myself to the faithful and
conscientious discharge Of it's duties,
if elected.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-04-01

To the voters of Metompkin district:
| hereby announce myself as a can
didate for reelection to the office of
Justice of Peace in said district. sub
iect to the plan adopted by the DEM
ocratic party in making nominations
and respectfully solicit your support.
Having had three years. experience,
feel better able to serve you in the
future than in the past, and if it
she uId be your pleasure to give me
your support, promise to discharge
the duties of the Office upon the prln
ciples of law. equity and justice.
THoS. B. GILLESPIE.