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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-02-23

The State Board of Public Instruc.
ton will meet in May and June for
the election of the III school super-
intendents and the developments in
many parts of the State already
seem to indicate that the fights be-
tween many Of the contestants and
their friends will be acrimonious and
bitter. That such will be the case.
should not cause surprise. The
Board which elects them, composed
as it is of the Governor, the Attor
Dey General and Superintendent of
Public Instruction, necessarily can
not judge of the merits of the re-
spective candidates, because of the
lack OF knowledge they have of them.
but must trust to others for their in
formation, and the politicians who
have the biggest pull" with them do
not always recommend the best men
1t is to be hoped that the Constitu-
tional Convention will adopt some
plan by which their election will be
brought nearer home to the people.
who are the best judges of the quail
tications OF those who should fill the
important office.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-02-23

The board of trustees Of Southwest
Virginia Institute for Young Ladies
has resolved to make final rally 70
save this magnificent property to the
Baptist denomination The property
is in the care of the Virginia Baptist
Association, but that body has never
yet started an effective movement in
favor of retaining the property. The
board has secured the services of
Rev. G. r. Moses, of Virginia, who
will endeavOr to secure subscriptions
sufficient to liquidate the eptire in
debtednesss of $4,000 Of this sum
$4,000 is in bonds. now held by Hon.
James A Gary, of Baltimore. The
plan is to receive subscriptions in the
form of notes, payable May /, 1902,
but voiu unless the total amount de-
sired is subscribed.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-02-23
THE CAMPAIGN SLOGAN.
No White Man Must Lose His Vote in
Virginia.

Richmond, Va, Feb. 19.-The posi-
lion taken by State Senator Morris
on the question of suffrage has per-
haps induced the leaders to take a
strong stand upon that great guess
ton. Mr.. Morris, in his speech in the
Senate, expressed himself in favor of
a property qualification for voters
and indicated quite plainly his de-
sire to see all persons put on a foot.
ing of equality. He did not, the
Senator said, wish to see any negro
disqualified simply because he was a
negro. This position of Mr.. Morris
or some other cause has induced the
Democratic leaders to emphasize the
pledge of the Norfolk convention
that no white man was to be de-
prived of his right to vote. This cry
is being raised, and it will be carried
into every district in the State. No
man is to be allowed to be elected
who will not pledge himself to keep
faith with the party declaration.
made at Norfolk The slogan of the
campaign is that no white man must
lose his vote.
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Virginia News.

| DR.. A. 6. Brown, of Richmond, hal
recently been elected president OF the
Interstate Athletic Association Il
succeed DR.. w. A. Lambeth, of the
University OF Virginia.
The @. V. Camp, of Louisa, ha,
taken steps towards the erection of q
granite monument to the memory oil
Louisa veterans. 1t will be placed
within the court yard.
1t Is now pretty we'll settled that
nearly, il not all, of the Richmond
companies of the Seventh Regi-
ment will go to Washington on March
4 to attend the Inauguration Of Presi'
dent Mckinley.
The grand jury of Matthews coun-
ty on Wednesday of last week re-
turned 80 indictments for violating
the fish law and 10 indictments for
the violation of the liquor law. There
were on the docket $50 appeal war
rants for violating the oyster laws.
The Virginia Cedar Works Com
pany is erecting at West Norfolk n
large factory for the purpose of man
ufacturing various articles OF wood
and willow ware. The company's
building is rapidly nearing compile
tion and will be ready for occupancy
about April 1. The works will give
employment to 200 people.
The congregation of the Court
Street Baptist Church, Portsmouth,
has accepted the plans submitted by
Architect r. H. Hunt, OF Chatta-
nooga, Tenn, for a new church edi-
flee to cost $25, 900. The building COM
mittee has authorized Mr. Hunt to
proceed with the work, and ground
for the structure will be broken
about April l..
The statement OF f. M. Williams, of
Asheville, N. c., that he is the young
est grandfather in the United States
is disputed by a Norfolk man-B. <.
Rodgers, a marine engineer, who re-
sides at 11S Falkland street. Mr..
Rodgers is "a years OF age and has Q
grandchildren, aged, respectively, Q
and years. Mr.. Williams is 3S years
OF age and has the same number of
grandchildren.
The question of whether members
of the Supreme and Circuit Courts
are not inhibited under the present
constitution from being members of
the constitutional convention is
attracting no little attention In legal
circles. There is great difference CT
opinion on the subject. Some Of the
ablest members of the Virginia bar
hold that it is plain that the judges
Of these courts cannot occupy these
places. Others take just the opposite
view.
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PnemOunia Can be Prevented.

This disease always results from a
cold or an attack of the grip and may
be prevented by the timely use of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. That
remedy was extensively used during
the epidemics of La Grippe of the
past few years, and not single case
has ever been reported that did not
recover or that resulted in pneu-
monia which shows it to be a certain
preventative of that dangerous dis
ease. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
has gained world wide reputation
for its cures of colds and grip. For
sale by VIM. P. Bell & Co., Accomac
@. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-02-23
PROPOSED CELEBRATION.
OF The First Declaration Of American
Independence.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 1S-The Board
of Trade and Business Mems Associa-
tion has under consideration pro
position made by the Viscount de
Fronsac, of Boston, Mass, formerly
Of Montreal, Canada, to celebrate in
this city the anniversary of the first
declaration of American Indepen-
dence. The plan, which is yet in
embryo, is to hold here a celebration
on a large scale in commemoration Of
the proclamation issued on the 10th
day of October, 1649, by Sir William
Berkeley and the Grand Assembly Of
teresting historical fact that Berke.
ley, who was then Governor Of Vir-
ginia, proclaimed the independent
kingdom of Virginia and Accomac,
and that as soon as the news of this
proclamation reached England Crom-
well and his Parliament dispatched
three commissioners to treat with the
cOlonists of Virginia for a recognition
of the Commonwealth OF England as
suzerain; that Berkeley heard of
their coming and so fortified James
town that the commissioners decided
to use diplomacy and succeeded in
inducing the Assembly to comply
with their request. Berkeley, with a
thousand men, retreated to Acco-
mac, but later returned and captured |
Jamestown by force. A month later
Charles ii was again proclaimed |
King and Berkeley was restored to
the post of Governor Of Virginia.
According to the plan of De From.
sac, it is proposed to celebrate the
of these historic events
here next October. 1t is proposed to
invite the President of the United
states and his Cabinet, the Cover
lors of all the States, the members
If the Diplomatic Corps, the foreign
nobility residing in America and all
be colonial military bodies, such as
he Ancient and Honorable Artillery,
# Boston, etc., to attend The
principal features OF the celebration
re to be O. grand parade and the
eading of the proclamation of 1649.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-02-23

The time Of holding a Constitu
tlonal Convention and the number
OF dele gates of which it will be com
posed having been fixed by the Legis
lature, the important duty now de
wolves upon the people of selecting
the very best men in the State to
represent them in that body The
correctness of such proposition, OF
course will not be disputed by those
who have at heart the best interests
o: the State and would have a con
stltutlon adopted, best suited to the
needs and wants of its people. Who
VIII serve them best. therefore, calls
for the exercise OF a sound discretion
on their part in casting their vote,
on the fourth Thursday in May
That ability is required in a member
OF the Constitutional Convention
they will naturally conclude, but
Is more important for them to know
II he will serve them honestly, if h.
VIII endeavOr to legislate in the in
terest of the great body of the peo-
pie OF the State, rather than with
the view of promoting his own selfis|
interests, or those of a few indivi
duals. That member of that bod,
will best serve them, who is besi
posted as to the defects in the law
which now exist or as to the merit,
of those which will be proposed, the,
may conclude, but before they do so il
may be wise to convince themselve,
that they will apply that knowledge,
properly. Whatever the qualiica
lion, they may think necessary i'm q
member though, they will not 60
very far wrong if they will say, that
no one need apply for their votes
who would like to be a member OF
the Convention, because OF the honor
which would thus accrue to him. or
because he wants the per diem, or
because he has IAN axe TO grind" for
himself or for the few who would
grow rich at the expense of all the
other people of the State. That both
honesty and ability, though, are re-
quired in member of so important
body cannot be questioned and
with fitness in these respects there
ought to be no doubt that a consti. |
tuition will be framed which will be
up to the public expectation of the |
people and worthy of the State,
whether it is referred back to the /
people or not for ratification.
But that constitution ought 10
be framed by the people of the great
State of Virginia, through her repre-
sentatives, so free from defects that
majority of the people of the State
will approve and ratify it should not
be a matter for doubt and if it will
not stand such a test of their an
proyal it ought to be rejected. There
can be no reason why it should not
be passed upon by them before it
becomes the law of the State under
which they will have to live for years,
it may be for the most part of a CEN
fury. L
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Dissolution
OF
Co-Partnership

The late co-partnership existing by
and between the undersigned doing
business at Green backville, in Acco.
mack County, Va, under the firm
name of Gordy & Payne, is this day
dissolved by mutual consent, William
J. Payne retiring from the firm.
All claims against the late firm of
Gordy & Payne will be settled by
Lizzie b. Gordy and all claims due
the late firm, excepting as to certain
amount otherwise provided for must
be paid to said Lizzie B. Gordy, who
will continue the business in her own
name at the old stand of Gordy 4
Payne, Greenbackville, Va.
Lizzie B. Gordy,
William j. Payne.
Greenbackville, Va.
Dec. Sth, 1900.
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$50 Reward

Will be given for information
that will lead to the arrest and
conviction of the party or
parties, who have broken down
signs on our property, Gas our
deeds show the Assawoman
Beach or marshes, or for tress-
by Clustering or clam
ing in said waters, without our
permission.
VIM. WALSH & co.
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Want Homes In Virginia.

Commissioner of Agriculture Koi-
Der has received letter from a gen
tleman in Casper. Wyoming, who
was in Virginia last summer with the
view Of settling in the State, in
which he says that he expects to re-
turn shortly and purchase a farm.
He says he has interested a number
OF his neighbors in the same line, and
that he expects to bring with him
quite a colony, all of whom will want
TO purchase farms and become citi-
IONS of Virginia.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-02-23

ohiuhuhiJ Whttoii JILL tJUIJ
About 2 p. M.
on the premises, near Pastoral,
the valuable real estate of which
George Parks, of b died seized
and possessed, viz:
IA tract Of land, situated
on Parkers creek, containing
about 106 acres, improved by a
good dwelling, all necessary
outbuildings, &C. This tract
has on it an abundance of re-
sources and is especially adapt
ed to the growth of all kinds of
trucks.
"A tract of Sc acres, more
or less, with dwelling and nee
essary outbuildings, adjoining
tract No. l.
Terms will be reasonable and
made known on day of sale.
Heirs of
George Parks, of B.,
Deceased.
P. Sail persons having
claims against the estate Of
said decedent, will please report
same to James +. Parks, Parks
ley, before day of said sale.
HEIRS.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-02-23

1t is said by political leaders that
there will be number of ministers
among tie delegates to the constitu-
tiOnal convention This is regarded
as very proper, since among the ques-
tions to be dealt with will be some
intimately connected with religious
subjects. In the conventions of form
er years there were many ministers.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-02-23

NoTICE-Strayed away from the
hotel at Accomac G. II on court
day last, a white pointer pup, with
liver colored ears, small flea spots on
back, with little brown on left eye.
Information suitably rewarded.
u. l.. Doughty.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-02-23

Friends of Mr.. Ellyson say he may
yet be factor in the GuberpatoriaI
contest, and that in the event of a.
tie-up, he stands good show to be
nominated, even though he has with
drawn.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-02-23

PUBLIC AUCTION OF UNCLAIMED
FREIGHT-Notice is hereby given that.
in Pursuance of the statute law OF
the State of Virginia, the New York,
Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad
Company will, on Monday, the 18th
day of March, 1901, at 10 a. H., at
bloxom Station, Accomac County,
Virginia, sell at public au lotion A
bundles Of furniture, said to be bed
steads, and which We're consigned by
Martin q Biggs to J. L. Byrd.
John G. Rodgers, Sup't.
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Business Notices..

For SALB-True Early Puritan
round potatoes. Apply to
W. l.. Ross,
Accomac e.. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-02-23

Col. George A Keller has succeeded
Mr.. A: F. Campbell as manager of the
Chamberlin Hotel. Colonel Keller is a
Bostonlan and is said to be an expert
enced hotel man.
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For
CHEAP GOODS.

We have as usual big stock of cheap
goods, but at this time are Offering
special Inducements in
SHOES
to make room for Spring Stock, 80
come early II you want big bargains.
Our line OF Dry Goods and Notions
especially fine and way down In
prices.
The FARMERS are especially re IL.
quested to take notice, that we have
gotten in this week
$500 Yards of Domestic
for potato bed use and plenty OF pure
Linseed Oil and Varnish for the
same, which we propose to sell at
low prices. Come early and get it
before 1t is gone.
Yours very respectfully,
RUSSELL & JUSTIS,
Leemont, Va.
Remember our place.. d Humans
old stand.
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Talk WITH
KELLY &N0T TINGHAM.
03ameeeks Va.

We represent Fire Insurance
Companies that pay losses in
the event Of fire.
No reliable Insurance Agency
can write your insurance at a
lower rate than we can make
yoa.
1t will be a matter of economy,
on your part, to consult us
before placing your insurance.
We have ample facilities for
handling all your insurance, no
matter how small, or how large
the amount may b..
We guard your interest as ca e
fully as we guard that Of our
own; knowing we must do this
in order to secure and hold
your patronage.
With us you are absolutely
safe for the reason that all oui
records are so completely syste-
matised that we cannot overlook
a risk, and thereby fail to notify
our patrons Of expiration0.
WITH US YOU ARE SAFE
BEYOND QUESTION
Write to Kelly Il Nottingham.
Call TO see Kelly x Nottingham.
Talk with Kelly Il Nottingham.
We have telephone right in our
Office.
ONANCOCK. VA.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-02-23

For SALE-Jersey Wakefield and
Big Charleston cabbage plants.
VIM. b. Pitts,
Onancock, Va.
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John w. Rogers & Bros,
ONLY. VA.
ORDER OF NOTICE FOR DISCHARGE.
In the District Court OF the United States
for the Eastern District OF Virginia, S.:

In the District Court OF the United States
for the Eastern District OF Virginia, S.:
On this 9th day of February, A. D., 1901. on
reading the petition OF VIM. X. Lewis, bank
rupt, for discharge it is
Ordered by the Court, that a hearing be had
upon the same on the 18th, day OF February
a. d., 1901, before said court at Norfolk, in
said district, at II o'clock noon: and that
notice thereof be published in the Peninsula
Enterprise" newspaper printed I'm said dis
trict, and that all known creditors and other
persons in interest may appear at the said
time and place and show cause. If any they
have, why the prayer Of the said petitioner
should not be granted.
And it is further ordered by the court that
the clerk shall send by mail TO all known
creditors copies Of said petition and this or
der, addressed TO them at their places OF resi-
dence as stated.
Witness the Honorable Edmund Waddill,
Jr, Judge of the Court, and the seal thereof,
at Norfolk, in said district, on the 9th OF
February, A. d., 1901.
Attest: G. z. Bowden.
Clerk
L. Floyd Mock, attorney.
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FOR RENT
Storehouse and Dwelling or
Chincoteague Island.

[ offer tor rent the storehouse
on ChincOteague, recently &C.
cupied by Rowley & Selby, near
Island Hotel, one of the best
business sites on the Island and
the dwelling near same, former
ly occupied as a hotel and well
suited for either purpose. 1t
has 13 rooms, all in good repair.
The location of same as a pri-
vate boarding house is first
class.
Possession of both given at
once.
Terms reasonable.
For full particulars write or
call upon
JNO. w. BUNTING,
Chincoteague, Va.
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For SALE-By the undersigned, %
bushels OF Yellow Danver onion sets,
small size, price $500 per bushel.
James r. Hickman,
Rue Va
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NoTicE-Several thousand dollars
10 leno on farm land security. Loans
must be first class.
T. B. Quinby,
Accomac, Va.
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NOTICE. have this day purchased
The stock Of merchandise owned by
Thomas Cutler end Harrison Griffin,
trading as the Odd Fellows Grocery
Co, and have appointed Thomas
Cutler as my agent to dispose OF said
goods, who has no authority to buy
or sell except for cash.
Thomas II. Haynor,
Trading as The Haynor Mfg. Co.
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Valuable
REAL ESTATE
For Sale !

l will sell at private sale a
twelve (l2) acre tract of land
mostly in cultivation, with four
(4) room dwelling, good barn
and outhouses all in good state
of repair, situate within a mile
of louisville. This is an ideal
home for an FISHERMAN, within
easy reach of public school,
church and postoffice, beauti-
fully situated on Burton's Bay
and in one of the most desirable
neighborhoods in the county.
Terms easy.
For particulars apply to
N. B. WESCOTT,
Mappsburg, Va.
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For LoAN-$2, 500 In sums to suit
on unencum bered real estate.
Upshur @. Sturgis,
Onancock, Va
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NOTICE-1 wish to inform my
friends, that l have moved to Parks
ley and am prepared to attend to all
bu.iness, that will be placed in my
hand, l write Wills, deeds and deeds
of trust, bills OF sale, bonds, notes
and sell all kind of property any
where in Accomack. Prompt atten.
ton paid to all letters and phone
messages sent me to Parksley, Va.
Respectfully yours,
GUSTS W. .Bloxom, J. P.
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This Way
For Bargains
i have in stock

i have in stock
General line of Merchandise,
Canada Early Peas, and the
well-known high grade Quaker
City Cook Stoves, Nos. 7 and 8
and King heaters cheap for
cash or produce.
White shelled corn taken at
any time in small quantities for
cash or produce.
Wanted one good I'd hand
cylinder saw and one barrel
head machine.
Not responsible for any phos-
phate or barrels sold tenants.
II. T. WHITE,
RlOOmtOwn. Va.
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NoTICE-The 10th annual Fair Of
the Onawa Social Union, Mappsburg
Station, Va, will commence August
eth and continue four days. Southey
Collins, president, Eastville, Va;
Alexander Booker, Secretary, Belle
Haven, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-02-23

For SALE-Horse, age years las
Spring, natural gait miles an hour
II miles il urged. Perfectly gentle
No bad habits. l sell only because
leave the Shore January 2Sth, anC
have no further need of horse. Ap
ply either to myself or to Mr.. Henry
Lee Lilliston, Accomac, Va.
L. s. Dunaway, Jr.
For RENT-House and lot on Main
St., Accomac G. Ii. recently occupied
by Mr.. s. s. Tyndall.
A. j. Lilliston.
We have for sale stove and egg coal.
hay, bricks, lime, shingles sc.
Lilliston e. Mock,
Tasley, Va.
W. P. Bell & Co., the druggists.
will refund you your money if you
are not satisfied after using Cham
oerlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They cure disorders of the stomach.
oiliousness, constipation and head
ache. Price, 20 cents. Samples free.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-02-23

For SALE-A sloop boat, named
Susie Derickson. For terms apply to
B. f. Young & Bro.
Rue, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-02-23

When you want physic that is
mild and gentle, easy to take and
pleasant in effect use Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price,
IS cents. Samples free. Every box
guaranteed. For sale by Win. P.
Bell & Co., druggist Accomac G. H.,
Va.
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For LoAN-$2,5OO by first lien on
unencumbered real estate.
John r. Rev,
Parsley, Va.
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NOTICE
TO BUILDERS !

We have the goods both in price
and quality, bought before the adj
vance, 5000 feet OF floor packed from
top to bottom, such as
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ACOOMAC COURT HOUSE, VA.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1901.

v Entered at the Postofiicc at Accomac c. H..
Va, as secOnd-class matter.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-02-23

For reduced prices on gum boots,
go to
b. s. Ashby & Co.
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Valuable Real Estate
AT
Public Auction.

The undersigned will sell at
public auction on