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LETTER FROM WALT. GREGORY
Descriptive of Filipino Family Life
 aud Customs

A privcte letter has been received in this city from Walter T. Gregory dated at Bavombong, LuZon, June "A, a DOT
 tion of which has been handai in for publication. MT. Gregory being we'll known here and formerly connected with The Republican, it will be read with interest, as he was one of the earliest recruits sent to the Philippines from this territory, and also from the fact that he has once or twice been reported as among the killed. He does not refer to the war in this letter, but devotes his attention to the aesthetic tastes and racial customs of the na- tives. In the page preceding the DOT tion of the letter which is printed he uses a few French terms by way of ex- pressing his sentiments, then says:
 If my French is twisted, remember I live in a land where 1O1 languages and dialects are spoken. Apropos of this object, it is enough to drive a phi lologist to commit suicide in the at tempt to learn even one of these lam guages, for the words are all jumbled together and sound like the jargC.l of a Hindu priest. I have learned a good many words and expressions in the Ia gallo, Visayan, Negritos, Pampanga, Maccabbee, Sulu.- and several other tongues, but Pm bIest if I can tell which is which. The whole mass makes up a language in itself. I'm almost driven to despair when I. attempt to converse with a native who knows no Spanish and less of English. | will turn loose my entire stock of words and will almost fall into convulsfons trying to get the proper sound to the words, when he will answer serenely,
Arizona republican., 1900-08-11

the claims and there is spring water near by ample for all camp purposes even in this dry year.
 Mir Gowett is not at all excited over his lind, knowing that like lots of other good things, it may vanish when he begins to dig, but if so done, nature mas prepared an excellent gold brick sWlQdle' for everything in sight is of a most encouraging naturs. It is to De hoped that not only MT. Gowett, but all his associates may in due course or time find themselves in the six figure class as a result of the discov- cry,
Arizona republican., 1900-08-11
K. OF P. ENCAMPMENT.
Detroit is Almost Ready to Receive the
 Knights.

Detroit. Mich, Aug. 1O.-The work of preparation for the big encampment of the uniform rank, Knights of Pithias, which will take place in Detroit two weeks hence, is rapidly nearing ccnple- ton. The event will be made memor- able by an unusually large attendance and plans for the entertainment of the members and their friends are bSlnG made on a big scale. Applications for quarters indicate that the attendance will reach the 10000 mark, composed of regiments and companies from all over the country. The number of entries for the prize drills is larger than ever before, which insures a great success for this attractive feature of the en- campment. The brigade commanders
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of Ohio, Indiana, New York, Massachu- SGtts, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Iowa, West Virginia and Maryland have re- ported officially that they will bring every company in their command. Cal ifornia and the Pacific coast will also be well represented.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-11

day rollicking in the surf. Wfth the rising of the sun the participants in the observance could be seen on every road between this place and South Amboy- Many of the bathing suits worn were homemade affairs. and many of the men took to the water in overalls and jumpers For many miles along the shore groups and parties could be seen ob5erving the day in accordance with the old fashioned custom.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-11
INDIANS TO EMIGRATE.

City of Mexico, Aug. 1O.-Six full blooded Indians from the Indian Ter ritory have arrived here, representing the Shawnees, Delawares and CaddOs. and are confering With the Mexican government regarding a concession which will enable them to settle with their respective tribes in Mexico. and become Mexican citizens. Their com plaint is that the United States does not give land enough to live on.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-11
BICYCLE AND GUN
 REPAIRING!

 do
 
   faction. a and will
Arizona republican., 1900-08-11

nal effort during trip into the noun tains, when he wandered into the area reserved for the mules and horses, al- most stampeded the the outfit and mar rowly escaped being kicked to death, and shot as a horse thief by his fright ened comrades. MT. George threatens hereafter, when he retires, to chain and lock himself down and throw away he EeV
Arizona republican., 1900-08-11
SALT WATER DAY.

Cape May, N. J.. Aug. 1O.-In accord ance with time-honored custom, today
 the second Saturday in August. was observed as salt water day" by the farmers of New Jersey. Thousands of farmers and their families, loaded with boxes and baskets containing good things to eat, wended their way to tht seashore in railroad cars, and wagons, and on bicycles. and spent the whole
Arizona republican., 1900-08-11
FAST FRENCH LINER.

New York, Aug. 1O.-The local agents of the French line have received a ca ble message saying that the new French liner La Loraine started today from Hayre on it's maiden trip to New York The new ship made great speed on it's trial trip and is considered one of the finest, vessels in the transatlantic serVice.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1900-06-30
Oiitey.

Infant son of Agent Blackboard
critically ill at this time.
Mr.. ellis. OF Eden, Md, is assisting
Agent Blackboard at this time.
Rev. G. W. Kiracofe, of Chinco-
league. was a visitor to our town on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Anne Belote, Of Northamp-
ton, was the guest of her niece, Mrs.
Cordie Savage, lest week.
r. d. Haley and Cleveland East
made the trip to Onancock and re-
turn last week on their bikes" in
164 minutes
The Virginia Fire and Marine H.
surance Commissioner, of Richmond,
paid our town a visit this week in
the interest of his company.
The Fidelity "Y" of Onley, will
give an entertainment called 1.-The
Old Maids Convention. at Locust
vile, July 9th, beginning at O'CLOCK
o. III. Admission, adults % cents
children 10 cents. Refreshments viii
be served after the entertainment
If weather is inclement on the 9th
| the next fair night.
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Alt0nttc.

The barrel factory at this place is
uoing a successful business now.
Misses Carrie and Lena Taylor, are
visiting their aunt at Paramount, Md.
Hurley Bros, merchants at this
place, are fast becoming very popu
lar.
Misses BERTHE and Mamie Parsons
are visiting friends and relatives in
New York,
Several of our young ladies are in
Parksley this week taking the Teach
er's Examination.
Miss Maud Bland, who has been
visiting relatives here, has returned
to her home in New York.
Miss Davie Taylor is home from
FarInvile Normal School, aud
Harvey Miles from William and
Mary College.
Our farmers are busy shipping
round potatoes although the prices
are not very renumerative. Corn and
other crops are looking well.
Several buildings are going up and
many other improvements are being
made in and around our village. Mr..
Warren Johnson is having Il new
house built, Messrs. Il. E. b. Davis
and L. Y. Thornton are making
preparations to have large additions
made to their dwellings and Messrs
Alfred and Geo. T. Gladding are
adding to the comforts of their homes
by pretty porches and otherwise.
No one will stay away from Wish
arts Point on the Glorious Fourth
who is looking for pleasant outing
on that day. The entertainment
there on the Fourth will be under
the auspices of the ladies of Atlantic
NJ. P. Church and no other guaranty
is needed that it will be first class in
every particular. Dinner, supper
ice cream sc, will be served. Boati
free for sailing parties. If day ii
rainy be there on the 9th.
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church Notes.

There will be preaching services at
the Modestown Baptist Church, Sun
day II a. M, and at Atlantic Baptist
Church. Sunday 8 p. m. The pastor
or Rev. ]. L. Kirby will preach at
both places.
The Sunday School OF the Pungo>
league Baptist Church, perhaps bet
ter known as Hollies, will hold their
Children's Day services on July 18th
beginning at 3 p. III. Afrer the exer-
cises are over, the ladies of the church
will serve supper and refreshments
and in addition to these, the members
of the Woman's Missionary Union
will offer for sale few fancy and
domestic articles. The public If
most cordially invited.
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IIOfntOWA.

Crops looking we'll in this section.
Our dressmakers, to fill their Or
ders, work day and night.
Miss Mollie Johnson, of Philadel-
phia, is home for her summer vaca-
ton.
On the sick list this week are j. H.
Gladding, Mrs. Jennie Evans and
Mrs. <. A. Evans.
Mr.. Jno. j. Bloxom, OF near Maps
vile, has made his home with his
daughter at this place.
Mrs. Little Trader leaves soon for
visit to her husband, Mr.. Charles
Trader, a soldier now on duty in New
York.
Mrs. Marion Robertson and daugh'
ter. of Petersburg, are here on visit
TO her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. s. T.
Johnson.
DIR. K. A. Rosser and wife have re-
turned from their wedding trip and
have a cordial welcome at the hands
of our people.
Mr.. A. Clinton Matthews, Of Tenn
perancevIlle, and Miss VirgInia
Franklin Taylor, Of our town, lndr
ried on the 2lst inst, are spending
their honeymoon at Rehobotf
Beach, Md.
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Married.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 21st,
1900, at HOMETOWN, by Rev. Joseph
E. Potts, A Clinton Matthews and
Miss Virginia Franklin Taylor.
MISUNDERSTANDING 10, 1900,
1t X 4lier, by Rev. w. g. Bates, John
6. Atkinson and Mrs. Mollie B.
Sturgis.
HICKMAN-TAYLOR - June nth,
1900. at Boxom by Rev j. r Gill,
Richard Hickman aud Miss Lula
Taylor.
Es-WALKER-June 18th, 1900,
at Pungoteague, by Rev. Cary
Gamble, Peter r. H. Ayres and Mrs.
Willie Clay Walker.
ROwLEY-GLADDING June g, 1900,
at Mappsville, by Rev. j. l.. King,
Webster Rowley and Miss Malvina
Gladding.
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Cntn~ofeagu ..
John H. Watson aud MISS India a
Bowden were III irried last week.

John n. Watson aud MISS India A
Bowden were III irried last week.
Keas & Jeffries have made an
n Warren, trustee
Schoouers P. E. Wharton aud
Hoffman arrived this week from
North Carolina and Norfolk, res.
pectivelv, with cargoes OF shingles,
and both loaded with shells for New
Haven, Conn.
The Jr., o u. A Me-, of this place,
will have festival on the Atlantic
Hotel Wharf on the 4th Of July, the
receipts from which will be applied
to buying Band uniform. A parade
orations by prominent speakers and
boat races will be among the attrac-
tions of the day.
Arrivals at Atlantic Hotel this
week: NJ. d. Gardner, Baltimore; )
f. Prettyman, Charles Prettyman,
f. G. Hanna, r. f. Ducey, Il. B.
Elud, VIM. Mulaney, Chas. May
Philadelphia; NJ. f. Selby, F. L..
Clark, E. Woodrow, Wilmington;
W. H Simpson, Chicago; W. II. Clay,
Boston; Shorty Shaker, Westminis-
ter; E. H. Benson, Miss Gordy, POGO
moke; Julian Latham, Lewes; Is. D.
Rich, ]. NJ. Fosque, Accomac.
A festival will be held and dinner
and supper served under the auspi-
ces OF the Union Baptist Sunday
Scnool on the 4th OF July. The
child rem will march from schoolroom,
out Church st down Main st, and
up Jones st., to the festival grounds
md the procession of children will
10 ~ Z largest ever seen on the
Va. cru Shore. All of the children
.. the school are invited, expected tc
be present and all will be rewarded
during the day for faithful attsn
dance at Sunday School.
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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES.
OnA1fctst:


Miss Heath, daughter OF Judge
Heath, Norfolk, has been a gues'
recently OF Mrs. r. Il. Ames.
Rev. G. w. Hurt filled the pulpit
OF the Presbyterian Church. In the
absence of Rev. ]. H. Henderlite, on
Sunday evening! aaGgS IN'E3 b. os-
Mr.. Jno. Ames and Miss Sarah
Parker have returned from their
schools at Alexandria, Va, ana
Washington, d c., respectively.
A large number of passengers lett
by steamer Pocomoke on THURSDAY
of last week, some of whom VIII
spend the summer in other sections
During the evenings at this season.
from Z to 8 o'clock, our streets are
gay with prettily dressed lad'es'
misses and children who go out Tor
recreation and association.
On Monday while Mr. Frank West,
Jr was engaged in painting the
metal roof of the building of Messrs.
Ames. Shield u Co, he was overcome
by the intense heat of the sun.
DR.. Oscar NJ. Powell, late graduate
of medicine at jefferson College, Pa,
il home for a vacation. In the fall
he will go to Bethlehem, IA, Ind
engage in hospital pr4ciae IS Il
specialist.
A number of summer guess FROM
the North have arrived al ta" h'u"
of Mr.. VIM. b. Pitts. This p. er l.
located beautifully on the u"T'h
hank of Onancock creek vi hii'
three quarters of mile OF Tow" and
is very pleasant, quiet resort. An
excellent artesian well, enclosed by a
building, is one of the features OF
comfort.
Mr. Charles Winder and family, OF
Berwick, Pa are guests at the home
of Mr.. K. j. Winder. Some years
since, Mr.. Winder left his country
home here and attended Carlisle
College, Pa, from which he grad
uated. He then became profess
sional teacher and has held good
positions, being now supervisor
principal of the public schools OF his
city.
The Loyal Temperance Legion, OF
which Mrs. Maud Mills White is pre-
siding off Ger, was entertained at her
home on Tuesd4y afternoon. The
members, numbering about forty
reported a delightful occasion. May
this Legion increase i'll numbers and
strength of principle and its senti'
ment spread until there is not be-
ing on this Shore who would vote tC
license whiskey saloons and drunken
insanity and crime.
For some time Mr.. Claude Northam,
purser of the steamer Tangler
had been losing money packages
from his office while lying at thin
landing and on last Friday set trap
and II watch to catch the thief. Soon
Jerry Burton, a young co!ored man
i'll the eioploy OF Messrs. hopkins
BIOS entered the Office, snatched a
large package of money letters and
started off, and when he found thai
he was apprehended, ran and threw
them overheard. He was caught and
sent to Jail for trial. The money
package was taken up with oyster
tongs and contents saved. Inc
former thefts have not been secured
and purser NorUham is loser of u con
siderable amount. We suppose tina
Jerry will live q good term behin(
the bars OF the State prison.
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Democratic Mass No, tlrx. Delegates
SsIected.

Democratic Mass No, t1rE. Delegates
ssIected.
At meeting of the Democrats OF
Accomac at the courthouse on last
Monday, Mr.. Thos. w. Blackstone
was elected chairman and James g.
Mock, secretary.
On motion of Mr.. &. Walter Mapp,
a committee of one from each magis-
terial district was appointed to name
delegates and alternates for the Con-
eressional Convention, which meets in
Fred ericksburg, July 26. The follow
ing, reported by said committee to the
meeting, were selected:
Pungoteague--Dr. Geo. W. LeCato,
VIM. II. MAJ on, John II. Johnson,
N. b. Wescott, L. T. Wescott,
Southey B. b ull, Edwin T. Powell,
G. Walter Mapp, delegates; 3. j
burlington, Samuel w. Ames, jeff ID.
Jacobs, Harry E. Mears. t. Berkeley
Smith, 8. X. Martin, j. II. Turner
VIM. b. Mapp, Alternates.
Len. w. Mock, Dr.. H. Ayres,T
B. Quinby, DR.. John w. Kellam T.
n. Nelson, John w. Rodgers, Gusts
burlington, Ohio l.. Parker, dele
gates; W. H. Lang, M. w. Bull, 7. 8.
Hopkins, B. T. M elson, Thomas
Scarborough, Thomas Gardner, W.
]. Watkinson, DR.. Edward B. Finney
alternates.
Metompkin-Dr Fletcher Drum.
mond, &. G. Dix, John R. Rev, A. W.
Short, w. H. Bloxom, DR.. John W.
Bowdoin, James r. Hickman, dele
gates; d. H. johnson, E. T. Pate,
John Il. White, j. W. Barnes, Capt
VIM. J. Somers, Capt. Thomas
Somers, George w. Gillespie, alter
mates.
Atlantic-S. wilkins Matthews,
VIM. NJ Needles, Solomon Il. john
son. Geo. w. Glenn, DR.. Frank
Fletcher, VIM. L. Mock, delegates,
James W. Broughton, Capt. K. R
Thomas, Elijah Hastings. Ohio Byrd
E. H. Conquest John Nelson, alter
mates.
Island-O. M. Jones, VIM. j. Mat
thews, VIM. II. Warren, delegates
]. M. Birch, G.. r. Coleburn, VIM. F
R. Chopper, alternates.
On motion OF Mr.. N. w. Mock the
following resolution was adopted:
Be it resolved by the democrats in
mass meeting assembled, that for the
faithful services rendered to the peo
pie of his district during his Con-
gressional career and in recognition
of bis advocacy Of the right Of the
people to rule, we hereby endorse
the candidacy OF Hon. w A. Jones
for denomination, and instruct oul
delegates to the Congressional Con.
yention to be held at Fredericksburg
on the Goth day OF July, to vote for
and to use all honorable means (
secure his denomination as a candl
date of the democratic party at The
coming Congressional election
A large, fresh stock OF corsets. The.
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Peutnsnta Fair Association.

| have the catalogues of the PENN
sula Fair Association ready for dis
tribution. They will be placed at diff
ferent points and any one failing to
receive one will please advise Inc by
card and l will take pleasure in mail
ing it. l also have the entry tags for
articles to be placed on exhibition
and any one desiring a number will
please advise me and will send
same with tags. All parties who
contemplate placing exhibits are also
requested to have list ready wher
articles are presented,as that will en-
able the secretary to handle the eA
hIbits quick.
Thos. s. Hopkins.
Secretary.
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Business moving; stocks coming
and going. More clothing and straw
hats arrived this week for the hot
time. The stock is large. We have
turnsd the prices loose to sell fast
and run out the stock before NOV
ing into our new building. The peo-
pie take advantage of the situation,
they like circumstances that make
low selling a necessity.
Ames, Shis ii Il Co.
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Write to us tor estimates on doors,
sash. blinds, stair-rails and all other
kinds of building material, hardware
paints, sc. Stock large, prices low.
Mr.. r. D. L. Fletcher will be at Ac-
comac G. H., the first day OF every
County Court, to -eceive orders for
the firm.
Cape Charles Ice & Lumber 90.
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Fair Privileges.

The Chesapeake Agricultural Fair
Association will offer for sale,a their
Fairgrounds at Cape Charles, Va,
after the arrival of the south bound
train, Monday, July I'd, 1900, all the
privileges usually sold for their Fair
meeting August 7. s, and 10, 1900.
A. Brockenbrough,
Secretary.
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meeting OF the Mutual Live Stock
Insurance Association will be held at
Mappsville Saturday, July 18th. Bust
ness of Importance demands the at
tention OF all the members.
F. g. Tull,
President.
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Steady employment given. Good
wages can be made. Factory equip
ped with latest improved machines
The Onancock Shirt Co.,
s. G. MCGRATH,
General Manager.
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Big advantage is offered the user
in some odd lots OF corsets put out to
sell at once. See them when you
visit the town hall.
Ames, Shield Il Co.
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GeueraIIBspactor's Notice.

On and after Monday, July End,
local inspectors will improve their
No. grade potatoes in conformity
with their growth and maturity.
Farmers will understand that the
closer No. is are graded the better
No. 2's they will have.
l.. T. L.
General Inspector.
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1t is dress goods we mention! We
have a new invoice open this week.
You want them. We are glad that
you have the just pride for art in
your apparel and the means to graft
fy it properly. Black figured wool
fabrics, variety of best fashion in
thin, cool cotton creations. Prices
are right.
Ames, Shield & Co.
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Meeting or Produce Exchange.

meeting of the Parksley Division
will be held at Parksley, Saturday,
June 30, p. NJ, for the purpose OF
collecting amounts due by members
of said division.
Director
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Just received-another lot OF ladies
ready made goods, such as shirt
waists, skirts and muslin underwear.
b. s. Ashby & Co.
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See what we say in another place
about cheap selling of clothing and
hats.
Anes. Shield & Co.
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CLOSING on? At COST.
Nv entire Stock except Groceries
mr. COST FOR CASH.

pl will give you prices to show you mean what say:
C1;ooc - to cents per yard Lawns and Dmtes to Is
Oal ord other Dress Goods equally cheap Shoes
and chden 50 cents to So 60 Little Ready
Made Clothing left at your own price Mason TI
90 grade $780, best country meat cents
~nund lowering and Lion coffee 12@ cents pound
nhor want to make change in business by August
,s+ and goods must go at some price
also have 500 bushels No. yellow corn at market price
COWS fresh pail will sell cheap also hefer 10 months
An nersons indebted either by note open account
tle by August lst their claims will be put in
officers hands for collection
Very sincerely yours,
EF. GUILLETTE,
Temperanceville, Va
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Deaths.

Mr.. Geo. F. West, 81 years old,
native of Northampton, and a gal
liant Confederate soldier, died near
Bowardsville, Baltimore Co, Md f,
last Saturday.
Miss Elizabeth Coard, lady high
ly esteemed and respected by a large
circle of friends, died at the home of
her brother, DIR. VIM. H. Coard, near
Accomac G. H., Thursday, aged II
wears.
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Entirely new features, in way OF
entertainment, will be given at the
Keller Fair this year.
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Another lot of baby carriages for
sale at S. 90 by
B. 8. Ashby & Co.
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Hav. Coal, Flour, Bricks, Lime, Lathes,
Shingles, Terra Gotta Piping,
General Merchandise.


uo bova Rauehs 7perce Peruvian
ns No Baugh and Corn Phosphate for round
oso+oas meas onions potatoes
IN Terra Gotta Piping the following sizes TO- ~ 10 49, 20
In kns and sold cheaper than wholesale
% prices inch for we'll tubes will cost about the same
quality will
full well selected
LIN and carry addition above also Flows
Implements Hay, Flour, Potato
6ys Glass Egg Coal 2240 lbs to the Ton &c.
Best fant we guy LOT spo
and elatt lowest margin OF pront.
John w. Rogers & Bros,
ONLY. VA.
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A large. fresh stock OF corsets. They
will suit you.