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Business Notices.

SALE-On July 18th, 3 p. M, l will
sell at my home, THE Cove" on
Onancock creek. my household fur
niture, consisting of bedsteads, with
woven wire springs, hair mattresses,
feather bed, holsters, bureaus, ward
robe, washstands, chairs, tables,
sideboard, hall piece, hanging lamps,
china and a surry in good condition.
Charlotte O. Taylor.
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RUSSELL e. JUSTIS,
Leemont, Va


The undersigned will sell al
private sale that valuable farm
situate on Nandua Creek in Ac-
comac county, which is known
as the 81. w. Corbin farm, "
containing 1856 acres, more or
less, about 80 acres under cul-
tivation, balance in woodland,
has acres Of oyster shore and
some oysters planted, is well
fruited.
Dwelling has 10 rooms and is
in good condition, has water up
stairs and down, has large new
barn 40x60 feet, windmill with
power for saving wood, grind
ing corn, pumping &c., poultry
house 16x60 feet. This farm is
enclosed, partially with wire.
This is a very desirable prop
erty, and will be sold on reason.
able terms, as to price and pay
ments. Address, or call on
f. H. DRYDEN,
Pocomoke City, Md.
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CLASS. PURSE.
First Day-Tuesday, August Goth.
2.15-Pace and Trot, open. . $500. 90
2'40-TrOt, open. 200 90
3 year-old E. \. Va, aud Som
erset and Worcester Cos, Md 10000
Second Day-Wednesday, Aug. 9i.t.
2.24-Trot, OPEN. 200 90
800 --Trot, open. 10000
2.32-Trot, f. s. Va, and Som
erset and Worcester Co.'S, Md 200.0
Third Day-Thursday, Aug. 29d.
2.15-TrOt, OPEN. 10000
2 2S-Trot and 2.30 pace-E. s.
Va. and Somerset and Wor
cester Counties, Md. ..... 10000
235-Trot, open. ............ 10000
Fourth Day-Friday, Aug. 2Srd.
2 20-Pace, open .......... 10000
2. 27-Trot, open. -. 10000
2.50-Trot, f S Va. and Som
erset and Worcester Co.'S, Md 5000
Free For-All-Running race, catch
weights, best in 5 half-mile heats,
for purse of $50, divided in four mon
les, no entrance fee, 10 allowed to
start, if more than that number en-
ter, all names will be put In hat
and the first IL drawn out will con-
stitute the starters, Entries to this
particulars race close at o'clock p. |
NJ, Tuesday, LIST day Of the Fair,
August Goth, 1901.
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1Z9S. 1910
Margaret Academy,
0NANC0CK, VA.

0NANC0CK, VA.

Crowder w. rlason A. B., B. s., Principal
r. H HERMAN, A B., Catawba Colege-Business Department
MISS FAIRY MAPP, Randolph Woman's College-Musc
MISS CONSTANCE TAYLOR AcademyPrmary
MRS CROWDER W. MASON Manager of Boarding Department
CAPT. F. T. BOGGs, supt of Buildings Grounds
Christian Home School
English Classics
Public School
lege and University, and fol
The Home room
Board $40 and $l3 month. Tuition
grade Muscwo week. $685. Reductions
family
The Academy catalogued by the u Commissioner
Reached by the n Y. P N. r Tasley
& A. boat line
Payments half S and February
Apply for Prospectus.
Session l9O1-l9O2-Opens September 18th, 1901.
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To The Public.

Attention is invited, that I have
for sale or rent:
A first-class Seaside Farm
near Assawaman.
A Farm with a new house on
it near Atlantic.
A large stock Farm near New
Church.
A No. pair of Mules for sale.
s. WILKINS MATTHEWS, e.
Assawaman, Va.
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The State Board of Fisheries will
meet in Richmond July II.
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NoTIcE-The 10th annual Fair of
the Onawa Social Union, Mappsburg
Station, Va, will commence August
9th and continue four days. Southey
Collins, president, Eastville, Va;
Alexander Booker, Secretary, Belle
Haven, Va.
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For SALE-The Solomon Lucas
tract of land in Cattail Neck, In such
size lots as purchaser may desire.
For terms &C., apply to
Jno. 8. Parsons, attorney,
Accomac, Va.
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4
Geo. p. Parks & Son,
Leemont, Va.
| For SALE-Cabbage plants, 10
cents per 100.
VIM F. Bayne,
Accomac @. H., Va.
NOTICE--Will unload car of No.
hay next week at $1S per ton.
H. Il White.
Bloomtown, Va.
For SALE-A few choice Guern-
sey thoroughbred bull calves, best
milk and butter breed, about 81
months old. Price reasonable.
W. s Richardson.
Marion Station, Md.
For SALE-At Dix farm, where Mr..
Northam resides, 40 barrels of corn.
A. g. Kelly,
On&ncock, Va.
For RENT-For 1902, the farm
known as the Stran farm, half mile |
from Parksley Station, also near
steamboat landing. Abundant re-
sources for improvement. Apply to |
Mrs. VIM. p. Gusts,
1901 Guilford Avenue,
Baltimore, Md.
For SALE-Corn at So per barrel.
VIM. II. CoxtoD,
Accomac Q. H., Va.
NoTIcR-For rent for 1902, two
dwellings at Onley Station.
A. q. Kelly,
Onancock, Va.
For RENT-Small farm at Locust
vile, where j. H. Hebard resides, for
year 1902.
Thos. @. Kellam.
NoTICE-I offer for rent the prop
erty of my wife. at New Church sta,
tion, consisting of farm, hotel and
store house. This property is In good
condition; the farm has a large pas
ture and abundant resources.
L. Floyd Mock.
May 23rd, lSOl. /
NOTICE. Several thousand dollars
to lend on farm land security. Loans v
must be first class.
L. B. Quinby, q
Aoeomac, Va.
II suffering with piles, use ESQ., ]
LENE, the South African Pile Gu RE.
Ask the store where you deal to t.
order it for you. Sent by mail, soc. 7
and 81 90 boxes.
VIM. P. Bell & Co., Druggists,
Accomac, Va.
For LoAN-$2, 500 by first lien on
real estate.
John r. Rev,
Parksley, Va.
For RENT-Two dwellings, one
ocated at Onley, the other at Oman
ock. Apply to
N. F. Walter, b
Onley, Va. II
For RENT-1902, 100 acre highland SS,S
ruck farm for 800. Abundant re- :,
ources. Apply to - :,
Julius Smith, Mappsville,or ~
Harry T. White, Bloomtown. ~ ~
NoTICE-L. Floyd Mock, atty. for Sc
IRIS. Mary A. West and Miss Tabitha E. ii
'ayly, offers for sale by private con- I'll
ract, that valuable farm known as "
Poplar Grove" containing 200 acres Jh
lore or less. This farm Is beautifully oil
,cated on Pungoteague Creek and Al
as good oyster planting ground ap
urtenances to it, large we'll built 2 a.
DRY dwelling, with all necessary "
is within very short
istance of the prosperous village Of to
arborton; Is convenient to churches
nd good schools. Terms easy and -,
accommodating. ~
For SALK-The Solomon Lucas W.
act of land in Cattail Neck, In such
re lots as purchaser may desire.
DR. terms &C., apply to T
Jno. 8. Parsons, attorney,
Accomac, Va.
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Dissolution
of Firm.
Goods at and Below Cost

The firm of Mock & Mock viii
be dissolved by mutual consent
August LIST, and to that date
offers at and below cost, their
entire stock of goods, consist.
ing Of
Dry Goods, Dress Goods,
Notions, Boots and Shoes,
Hats and Caps, Ready
Made Clothing, Carpets,
Hardware, Crock cry,
Furniture, &C., &c.
The most of the goods offered
for sale are new goods and all
who want to buy cheap goods
have the opportunity of a life
time presented to them by us.
pG~All indebted to said firm
must come forward at once or
they will find their accounts in
the hands of an officer for COL
lection.
MOCK & MOCK, |
Charlottesville, Va
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| N OTICE-The 1Oth annual Fair o
the Onawa Social Union, MappsburI
Station, Va, will commence Angus
9th and continue four days Southe,
Collins, president, Eastville, Va.
Alexander Booker, Secretary, Belle
Haven, Va.
For RENT will rent for the veal
1902, my farm at Horntown, and to 9
good party this farm will be rented
reasonably. This Is a large farm
with comfortable dwelling and nee.
essary outhouses, Apply to r. L.
Parkes, Parksley, Va, or to the un-
dersigned,
Mrs. Addie Parks,
No. 112 West 18th st.,
New York.
FOR REET-For 1902 a two horse
farm, known as "Custis farm" be-
longing to Mrs. Matte D. Drum,
mond, on road from Oak Hall to
Pitts Wharf. Apply to
James Il. Fletcher, Jr., or to
Johannes l.. Byrd,
Oak Hall.
For RENT-A two horse farm with
good house and plenty of resources,
located at Jenkins Bridge. Address
Miss K. Florence Fletcher,
Jenkins Bridge, Va.
For SALE-A thoroughbred Alder
ney COW, with calf at side. Also sey.
eral other cows for sale.
w. G. Burroughs,
AssawamaD, Va.
NOTICE. offer for sale by private
contract on reasonable terms the
house and lot in Parksley, known as
Bowen Lot"
L. Floyd Mock,
Attorney for g. B. & T. W. Jones.
NOTICK-Ice for sale in quantities |
to suit.
b. T. Nelson.
Accomac @. H., Va.
NoTICE-Island parties taken to
Cedar Island at low rates from Wach-
apreague or Parranore's dock. Write
,r phone me at Louisville.
Oscar d. Watson.
For RENT For year 1902, either
or cash or share, one horse farm
With plenty Of pine shafts, room
lwelling and all necessary outbuild-
ngs and one Q horse farm with
'lenty of pine shafts, good dwelling
nd necessary outbuildings, both con-
eniently located. Have for sale Q
okes of young oxen, years old
Jas. A. Hall,
Marsh Market, Va.
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For RENT-1902, 100 acre highland
truck farm for 800. Abundant re
sources. Apply to
Julius Smith, Mappsville,or
Harry T. White, Bloomtown.
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NOTICE. have for sale cheap a
Tandem bicycle, Rambler, good as
new or will exchange same for sin
gle bicycle.
Harvey L. East,
Onley, Va.
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SATURDAY, July Is, 1901.

Entered at the Postofice at Accomao C. II.
"a. as second-olass matter.
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The exports from Norfolk for June
aggregated S1,034,967, against $S04-
10 for the same month last year.
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For RENT-Two dive llings, one
located at Onley, the other at Oman
cock. Apply to
N. f. Walter,
Onley, Va.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-05-17
" " n
American Policy.

In view of the great object lesson
the American people have had in
the workings of the tariff, during
the last ten years, under the two
systems, a tariff for revenue only
and tariff for protection to Ameri-
can industies and American labor as
well as to raise revenue, 1t does not
seem that any man of good sound
reasoning ability and honesty of pur-
pose would ever question the bene-
fits that America and American
people of all classes, from the COM
mon laborer up along the line to
the millionaire capitalist, receive
from protection policies as, admin
istered by the Republican party.
Yet, we do occasionally notice in
some Democratic paper or in con-
versatlon hear some Democrat crltl-
cising the protective policy of the
Republican party, in the face of the
fact that during every year of the
reign of the late lamented Cleve-
land, the balance of trade was
against US, or very small balance
in our favor, while every year since
the Republican idea of protection
to industries, American homes and
American laborers has been in force
there has been a very large and
constantly. increasing balance Of
trade in favor of this country.
Notwithstanding that, on account of
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SCOtt'S
Emulsion

of Cod Liver Oil is the means
of.life, and enjoyment of life to
thousands: men women and
children.
When appetite fails, it re-
stores it. When food is a
burden, it lifts the burden.
When youlose flesh,i it brings
the plumpness of health.
When work is hard and
duty is heavy, it makes life
bright.
It is the thin edge of the
wedge; the thick end is food.
But what is the use of food,
when you hate it, and can't di-
gest itf
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
Liver Oil is thefood that makes
You forget your stomach.
free ySH SAMPLE It's agreeable taste win
suIgcoff BOVINE. chemists.
SOC. and si.oo all druggists.
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STORIES OF THE EARLY SETTLERS
10000
Written for hanute Times G. NJ Dewey

there were the same conditions con-
trolling the settlement of all parts of
the Usage lands. The better way
for our correspondents to do is for
them, or some one among them, to
gather up these interesting incidents
and send them to some paper for
publication. Or, if they would rath-
er send them to an old settler to
look at before publishing, they may
send to the writer and he will gladly
assist in any way he can to get them
into print.
About the first buildings erected
by the settlers, after their own tenn
porary shelters were up, were school
houses, and schools opened in them
as soon as possible. This fact prov
ed that, however great the privations
and trials of the settlers, they were
determined that the children should
not be denied school privileges.
These buildings were generally small
frame structures into which the pu-
pills were packed almost like sardines
in box, and the teacher was hard
ly reserved standing room on the
floor. But fuel was scarce in those
days, and the children being so close
together, not much fire was required
even in cold weather. These build
ings were sometimes made of logs,
stone or sod, al depending upon
which was the most convenient and
easy to get, and theywere built near
the center of the school district.
They were not only used for school
purposes in the day, but on Sunday
for religious services and at night
time for singing, spelling and writ
ing schools. In them also were held
elections and "town meetings." we'd
dings were also solemnized in them,
and there funeral services were held.
Many happy associations lineer in
the memories of all settlers, of those
old school buildings, as well as those
that were sad and painful.
Farmers clubs were soon organ
lied, and later these were changed
into the Grange. Sam Shirley, a
brother of the Shirley boys of this
city, was the first Grange organizer
in Wilson county. Almost every
man and woman joined in short
time, and, as method of rest and
diversion from the excessive labors1
of the farmer and his wife and
daughters, 1t was great success.
But, aside from this, the Grange
tended 10 cultivate and improve the
minds of the settlers, to unity their
interests and harmonic their differ
ences. 1t taught the farmer many |
great and useful lessons in his busi-
ness, and brought the families to-
gether in sociable feasts and cere-
monies. The Grange was composed
of subordinate lodges, county, state
and national Oranges, and it was
one of the best organizations ever
effected among the agricultural
classes. But alasl the schemer and
the politician wormed their way in
to its ranks and captured it, turning
it from its original principles into
rank political school. Some time
later a new order made its appear
ance among the settlers and this
was known as the Farmers Alliance.
This society was founded on the
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YN'the words of one of the most
gifted editors that ever lived IN
the State, we can most sincerely
say
'.God bless the homes of Kansas,
Tho poorest and the best.
The cabin of the border,
The sod house of the West
The dug-out low and lonely,
The mansion grand and great;
The hands that lrid their hearthstones
y Have built mighty State"
IA Since the "Stories of the Settlers"
1Sgere commenced number OF letters
have been received from early set
tiers of Neosho and Wilson counties,
asking if it is the intention to in
clude in these "Stories" the differ
ent parts of the two counties with
which they are interested. Several
of these letters contain kindly invi-
tations to visit their neighborhoods
in order to secure material enough
to keep these sketches running for
months to come, as they are loaded
with interesting incidents that oc-
Cured in the settling up of their
parts of the county. We are all
aware that in every locality there
are many interesting happenings and
incidents in the early settlement that
people would like to read and which
would be valuable to show what the
people had to contend with In those
days. But aside from these Incl
dents, the hardships, privations and
trials were the common lot of all
settlers in the new country, far away
from market, railroads or supplies.
True, to some extent, the hardships
endured and the privations suffered
were greater in some localities than
in others, but this was due to local
causes, such as being a greater dis
tance from timber, or the scarcity
\of water. With these exceptions
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same principles as the Grange, and
like it, the Alliance flourished for
while like green bay tree, but here
again the politician got IN his work,
captured the Alliance and turned it
into new political party, with old
party leaders and bosses; and soon
i'll feeling, discord and strife sprang
up where before good feeling and
generous. warm-hearted friendship
had prevailed. Each of these soci-
eties would have benefited the farm
ers greatly, and especially their
wives and the young folks, as it
brought them together and gave
them a rest from their monotonous
labors and increased their few pleas
ures, as well as being beneficial to
their health.
A great change has been wrought
in the lands SO lately controlled by
the Usage Indians. A gentleman
from the East, passing through these
lands recently, exclaimed that it
was almost too wonderful for belief,
to realize that this country now dot
ted with fine cities and towns, bound
together by magnificent railroads
and beautifed by well titled farms,
orchards and groves, while the
school houses, church buildings and
good farm residences and buildings
were most pleasant surprise con-
stantly to him while on his travels
through these counties. The peo-
pie on these lands are highly pros
porous and intelligent. They are a
reading and thinking people, and
each house will contain newspapers,
magazines and books, with piano,
organ or other musical instrument,
and many other evidences of refine
ment and good taste. AS boy /
can remember that in one of ten
farm houses in those good old times
of some forty or fifty years ago
(Which we occasionally hear SO
much about, perhaps there might
be found some other book besides
a dust covered bible and an old al
manac on the table, but it was very
doubtful. 1t was rarely indeed that
any books or papers could be found
in the houses of even the well-to do
class of men in those ''good old
days" Nowadays the farmer reads
not only papers that pertain to his
occupation, but the daily news from
all over the world, and the latest
books and periodicals from the
press.
Handsome church and school
buildings have taken the places of
the little pioneer structures, and the
streams and rivers are bridged with
fine structures of steel or stone.
Shade and fruit trees now grow
where so lately the sunhower pushed
up its head beside the Indian trail,
and each year marks with still great
er progress and prosperity this most
beautiful and fertile portion of our
glorious state.
The settlers on the Usage lands
have passed through the "wilder-
ness" and they are now dwelling in
peace and plenty under their own
vine and fig tree, resting from the
heat and labors of the day. May
their rest be filled with pleasant
thoughts of kindly deeds performed
and of loving memories of old "Set-
tiers" who have already crossed the
river.
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ing industries, we are importing
more material than ever before, on
account of greatly expanded ex-
port trade, the balance in our favor
is greatly increased.
1t has been argued by the mis-
informed that trade balance is of
no special consequence to a coun-
try and does not bring In money to
any perceptible degree. That kind
of talk is answered by the fact that
our treasury is overlooking with
gold; that we have more gold on
hand than any other country has
ever possessed.
Suppose farmer who trades in
Chanute markets a thousand dol.
lars worth of farm products during
the year and buys only seven humid
red dollars worth of merchandise;
he has a balance in his favor of
three hundred dollars, and we call
that prosperity and the farmer fells
good and smiles and looks happy;
but If he only markets seven hun
dred dollars worth of products and
buys a thousand dollars worth of
material from the stores, the bal
ance is against him and he feels
pinched and uneasy. He may
stand it year or so and by streak
of extra good luck come out a |
right, but if he continues that pol
icy many years he becomes sour
and morose, kusses the government
and becomes Pop.
The law of trade between nations
is governed by the same laws as
that between local people. The
man or nation that continues to
keep the balance of trade on the
favorable side of the ledger must
prosper and have moneys and
credits. The greater the balance
~
With this great balance from
year to year, in our favor, coming
in with the Dingley law and contin-
uing and increasing each year, and
the great activity among our manu-
featuring enterprises that were al
most entirely dormant during the
existence of the other policy, and
the unprecedented demand for labor
at greatly advanced wages, with the
good prices prevailing for farm pro-
ducts of all kinds, we must con-
clude that when a governmental
policy changes and there is such
radical change of conditions, that
the policy has something to do with
it. This country, nor no other
country, was ever in such a pros
porous condition as it is to-day.
There is less poverty and less idle
labor than ever before. There is
more money in circulation and
more general prosperity, the coun-
try over, than ever before. We
should be happy, contented peo-
pie. And we are, as a people.
There are still a few cranks and
fault finders that are inclined to kick,
but they are few and little needed.
There can be no reasonable doubt
but the protective tariff and other
republican policies have brought
about the changed conditions and
should have the hearty support of
the people.
rL Do r,1r;@ao ENDooiti4y,
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" v "
The Pan-American Exposition


The great exposition at Buffalo is
now open and is said to eclipse any
thing ever attempted in the exposi-
ton line in its beauty and ar
tistic arrangement. Instead of the
clear white of the Worlds Fair at
Chicago, the buildings at Buffalo
are painted in bright and harmoni-
Gus colors, which give a cheerful
and lively effect.
Many of the leading states have
expensive buildings and extensive
displays, while the countries of
South America are well represented
with their products and curios.
A week or two in the cool climate
Of Buffalo this summer will be well
spent.
England is losing three and a
half millions annually on her gov
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England is losing three and a
half millions annually on her gov
eminent ownership Of Oftelegraph lines
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1901-02-28
A Pleasant Occasion.

The entertainment and basket social
which was given in Armory hall last
Thursday evening by the young people
Of the Latter Day Saints church, assist
ed by a number Of their friends, was a
decided success. A neat stage, with
wings, background, drop curtain, etc.,
had been put In place for the occasion
and assisted materially in happy rem
dering Of the program. The program
consisted OF songs, recitations, dialogues,
etc., and was rendered in a most pleas.
ing manner. Lack of space forbids a
special mention OF all the numbers or ol
all the performers, but suffice to say
that every part was we'll sustained and
aroused the heartiest applause from the
audience. A few local "hits" in the last
dialogue brought down the house.
After the conclusion of the program
tastily prepared and we'll filed lunch
baskets we're sold and pleasant socia
hour was passed while the lunches wer'
being disposed of.
| A pleasant feature OF the evening wa
the excellent music furnished by Wes
Bros orchestra.
Altogether the affair was great sue
GEES and those in charge are entitled T.
much credit. The proceeds OF the even
ling amounted to about $50.