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Virginia News.

ALynchburg merchant was fined
s25 recently for not providing seats
for his female employees, according
to State law passed January IL, 1898.
Senator John W. Daniel is Ill at
his home ia Lynchburg, whittier he
went Saturday suffering from chills
and fever. His physicians have for
hidden him to leave his bed for some
time to come.
A movement is on foot to organize
a new Baptist Association, the new
district to be composed OF churcnes
in the upper part of the Rappahan-
mock and the lower part OF the dosn@
en- Associations.
The Shenandoah Valley Agricul-
tural Society has received a check
from Charles B. Rouss, the New
York millionaire, for $1,000, to be
used for attractions at the approach
ing fair, to be held October 1926.
Every year, for the past decade, Mr..
Rouss has sent the society, Of which
he is the president, a check for
similar amount.
The Executive Committee OF the
Confederate Memorial Association
met Saturday in the White House Of
the Confederacy. All of the mem
bers were present. The committee
decided unanimously that it would
not purchase the Jefferson Davis
mansion for q museum, but would
purchase the ground and erect a new
building for use as memorial hall.
The Virginia Democratic Associa-
ton, of Washington city, met last
week. The tone of the meeting in
dictated a determination on the part
of those present to bring out as large
a vote as possible in the coming Gu.
bernatorial election. The association
requests that every Virginia Demo
cratic voter residing in the district
send his name and address to the sec
rotary of the association.
The President at 1877 Monday set
in motion formally Richmond carni-
val. The following message was re-
ceived by the President from the
Governor:
1.-The capitol of the Old Dominion
sends grateful greeting to the Presi-
dent and appreciation of his kind
ness in opening the Week of Won
ders." The President replied: II
appreciate your kindly greeting, and
send congratulations and best wish
es."
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-10-12

The Republicans, it may be, do
not expect to win in November, but
there is no doubt, that they are max
ing vigorous efforts in that direction
The fact, that they have lately sis
sued a letter to all republican office
holders, demanding 81 per cent. OF
their salaries for campaign purposes"
shows at least that they have some
hope of success, and the necessity
for all democrats to guard against
surprises by being at the polls in No
vember.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-10-12
Valuable Truck Farms
For Sale.

The undersigned will sell of private
sale the following valuable farms:
No. 1. Is in Worcester County,
Md. about one mile from the line OF
Virginia, has sc acres, one hall under
a good state of cultivation, balance
in fine woodland, the land is high
and we'll suited for trucking, I mile
from Beaver Dam Station and Post
office. Very convenient to church
and school. Dwelling has rooms.
Price $1,000. Must be sold to close an
estate.
No. Q. Is in Accomac County, has
rs acres, about one half under cultl-
walton, balance in pine thlcket, land
with an abundance of woods manure
Is improved by new s room dwell
ing, and necessary outbuildlnge.
This farm is used for trucking and is
in fine condition, 24 miles from Kali
road Station, and Steamboat Wharf,
s miles from Pocomoke City, ND.
Price $4,000.
No. 8 Has 103 acres, about one
half under cultivation, part OF TINS
farm is beautiful high land, and Is
trucking land OF superior quallty.
One mile from Beaver Dam Station,
A. miles from Pocomoke City, con-
venient to church and school. Dwell
ing is small and in ordinary conol-
ton. Price $500.
No. q. Is situate within / mile of
the town of Snow Hill, contains
about 27O acres, about 100 acres I'M
der cultivation, balance in fine wood
land from which the woods manure
has never been taken,' has light
sandy loan soil and is especially
shifted for sweet potatoes and general
truck purposes has stream OF water
running through the place. Is I'm,
proved with room dwelling In goodi
repair, a small tenant house and
necessary outbuildings. Price S2,ooo'
Terms easy.
; No. 5. Is in Accomac county, 2
miles from New Church Station, D
miles from steamboat wharf, 8 miles
from Pocomoke City, contains 2l4
acres, 100 IN cultivation, balance In
pine thicket and wood land, inn
proved by new 7 room house story
| front, with porch, l story and a nall
back with porch, all finished. Smoke
house, cornstack, stables, and barn,
all about new, so acres good truck
land so acres grain and grass, would
divide we'll into 2 farms or more.
Price $25 90. Terms easy. Plenty OF
building material and near saw MILL
have also one hundred other
farms for sale. Send for desert )tlve
price list.
F. H. DRYDEN,
Pocomoke City, Md.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-10-12

The first copy of The Sunday edi
ton of the Baltimore Sun appeared
under date of 9th inst, and it goes
without saying, that it was the best
OF its kind. All of its readers may
not agree as to the necessity for it,
Ibatall expected it to be clean and
reliable and were not disappointed.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-10-12

President Roosevelt so far seems
to have kept good his promise to fill
the offices with the best men. He
has selected Democrat for judge in
Alabama and has appointed an anti
Addicks man postmaster at Will
mington, Del.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-10-12

The excitement incident to travel
ing and change of food and water
often brings on diarrhoea, and fol-
this reason no one should leave home
without bottle of Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem 9
edy. For sale by VIM. P. Bell & Co.,
druggists, Accomac G. e., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-10-12

DIR. Southall, Superintendent of
Public Instruction, has received a
letter making. grave charges as to
the use of money in securing the pur-
chase by school boards In many
counties of cheap school chs IT'S at
high prices.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-10-12
Ladies and Gentlemen

( have received shipment OF Ar
tistic Watches, which includes some
act with diamonds and others beau
titully hand engraved with sugges-
tions from nature. and many, other
STYLES, both new and beautiful. Onr
Jewelry and Silverware is OF the
most up-to date kind and our prices
will not, nor cannot be beaten.
Eye Glasses and SpectacleS
are very necessary, and yet many
folks hesitate to wear glasses Tor
looks, sake. They draw wrinkles
into their foreheads years before they
should come. They lose the happy
EXPRESSION on the lace that perfec:t.
vision gives. Let me help you II
classes are required. l guarantee to
provide you with the most perfect
helm obtainable at the most reason>
able cost. am Graduate Optlcian
and know my business.
<1lI:.l,od 1901
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-10-12
Fall AND Winter
Millinery.

Opening day, Thursday, Octo-
Der 10th.
The attention of our custo-
mers and friends is again lnvlt-
ed to the fact, that our buyer is
home from the Northern cities
with full line of
Millinery and Notions
selected with the view of meet
ing the wants of our customers
both in quality and prices.
Miss Mary Finley, our. trim
mer of last year, is again with
us and cordially joins in the
invitation to call on US.
Mrs. r. w. Somers,
Mrs. w. B. Miles,
Bloxom, Va.
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4th Annual FaI!!
OF THE
Virginia State Fair and
Agricultural Asso.
To be held at
NORFOLK VA,
OCTOBER is, IS, II, IS, 1901.
Remember the dates
Great State Fair Oct. Is to H.

Larger. brighter, more attractions.
Big display of machinery. up 10
date in all its departments. Prlze
cattle. prize poultry. prize sheep,
nrize swine. Wild West shows, All
kinds of shows. All the products OF
farm and garden Great ladies' de-
nartment. Beautiful display OF now
ers and plants. All kinds OF pros
and animals. Latest AUTOMOBILES
Great Running! Great Trotting!
Great Pacing.
All kinds Of shows. All Blnds Oh
exhibits. nj.
Reduced rates on all lines. Don't
forget the dates-October 10, IL, lI'lo'
thousands of dollars given in pre-
miums. Everybody will be there
Magnificent music. Grand mllit try
competitive drill and sham battle by
fist Virginia Regiment October 10.
Grand parade of prize winners dally
Refreshments of all kinds. Best ano
largest fair held in the South.
80 Gents Admits to all.
Children under 10 yrs. half price
Largest Main Building in the
World. Free Attractions Every al.
tarnoon. Come One, Come All, anc
Enjoy Yourselves.
For particulars, address,
w. T.. DILLON, Sec-
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-10-12
Report of the Condition
OF THE
PARKSLEY BANK

At Parksley, in the Commonwealth
of Virginia, at the close of business,
September, 1901, made TO the Auditor
of Public Accounts of the Common
wealth of Virginia.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-10-12
Public Sale Of
24O Acres
OF
Valuable Land.

By virtue of a decree of the
circuit court for Worcester
county, Maryland, and a decree
Of the circuit court for Acco-
mack county, Virginia, the un,
dersigned Trustee and Special
Commissioner will sell at pub
lie sale in front of Parker
Hotel. Pocomoke City, Mary
land, at
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W TaI1 and u1illineTv

The latest styles of millinery
goods and in quality and prices
to meet the wants OF all my
customers just received ana
now open atmy establishmentat
-KELLER,-
and a cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all to call and inspect
same.
An experienced trimmer VIII
assist in the work and do all In
her power to please all custo'
mers.
A fine line of Notions and
other articles of femme wear
also included in my purchases
The favor of a CALI solicited
MRS. JAS. A. WINDER,
Keller. Va.
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|. Horace Wiltbank, cashier OF the
above named bank, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is
true, to the pest of my knowledge
and belief.
Horace Wiltbank,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me, this 18th day Of October, 1901.
Jno. ID. Watts,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
l.. L. DericksoD, Jr
Jno. s. Parsons,
Thos. B. Quinby,
Directors.
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Established $780,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-10-20

though a small deposit was found recently
near White Oaks. y. II. The black stone
OF R1wle 50 ~ a peculiar f7e quality.
The ledge is three hundred feet vide aad
two thousand feet IN length on the sur
face.
Marble exists I'm ether parts ~ Ari-
zona, in many localities IN large ouautI-
ties but usually in such inaccessible spots
that -ir cannot be- placed on TIE rnarkes
Large deposits have been found Orb the
Santa Rita ard Catalina Mountains. ana
in several places in Yuma county aud
along the Verde river. bat ga nost in-
stances the Stone IS inferior o1l -oT
color. having been injured. probably bv
an early dlstur aance ~ The earth SUP
face. At Bowie however. Tee stone 81
mistaken. The Southern Pacific Railroad
is preparing On build brarch to fhe 0e-
posit. Ten miles from its main li1e. III is
intended 90 l4r down the marble az
Guaymas. whence it can Pc reat araura
-the Horn" and isid down in che Eastern
market an q cost that an1 enab'e lf 20
compete on even terms with the Imported
stone
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-10-20
C. r. Fulton. mems and boys sufts. SO
Herman & Hess. mems and boys

C. r. Fulton. mems and boys sufts. so
Herman & Hess. mems and boys
suits ..-.-.....-..---.--........ 80
Boston store. remnants ................. 5
Imboden Milling Co. -four ............ .
Otto Weiss. -four .......-................. 5
Earp's Shoe Store. four pairs girls shoes;
Morsman. lines & Co. five dozen socks:
Boston Store, forty-eight yards OF dim
itv, fifteen yards muslin. eigh- pair
misses hose; Goldstandt & Powell, two
dozen mems and BOYS straw hats; J.
Braitsch. eighteen pairs misses and chill
dren shoes, Mrs. Shields eight hats
for misses: Mrs. kleutz, millinery trim
mings. c. r Fulton. four pair pants.
package o warm clothing; Herman *
Hess. two suits for boys twenty felt
hats. misses; Herman & Hess. two pair
pants. new. one worn suit; MesserTe
& Rinel, go leaves Of bread; Mrs KEEL
ley. one gallon apple butter. one quart
plums. Mrs. Vandine. one quart OF jei-
ly from Masonic banquet one gallon
cranberry sauce: food for four suppers
for poor family, Beehive Bakery, bread.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-10-20

1 took with ne . small English canvas
boat, but it proved to be a dangerous
craft on Tibetan lakes. You start forth
( on fine morning and arc probably over
taken, as I was CT three OF the lakes.
BY a hail storm. \ situation Of the Kind
is a difficult one 10 meet, and as the
squalls come on without any warning
whatever. the only thing 70 do Is 10 let
the boat drift AT ITS pleasure. balancing
IL as best you may " with the oars and
movements OF the body The most dis
agreeable part CT these squalls was that
it became quite dark. so that We could
not see more thar couple Of yards
in front Of Us for the hail; the big stones
filled the bottom OF the beat. and the
waves increased 10 the size OF small tents
I always had with me on these voyages
a first rate rover from Lob.
PLENTIFUL GAME.
It was q grand sight u see all the diff
fcrent kinds of Wild animals; the yaks
grazing quietly in the valleys or licking
with their jagged tongues the moss and
hcheu from stones and crannies where
our animals would not fra a blade OF
anything they could eat The khuIans
circled IT. almost military order round
our caravan. and the antelopes fed from
rs in herds. otter OF several hundred
head. Then there were wild sheep (Ovis
PolD, wild goats. hares. and other rodents
bears I'VE shot one fine beast). wolves.
and foxes. On the other hand. We did
not see q sirgie trace of man for eighty
four days. though an CID drawing scratch
Cd roughly on wall Of rock proved that
Mcng0liars once inhabited these tracts;
or possibly it may be place where they
were in the habit Of stopping OF their
pilgramages TO Lhasa.
found al well at our large camp on
my return here. ara have now rested sew
eraI days. and tomorrow. when the OK
press messenger shall have started, I
mean 10 begin 70 develop some photo
graphs 1t the beginning Of November
/ start or q trip 10 the mountains in this
nelshborhood, and they are already COW
cred from foot 10 crown with snow Then
VIII follow q three months journey
through the plains Of the northeast to
Sa-chu, and afterwards westward 10 the
desert Of 10, where during the course
of the winter, 7 intend 10 make further
Investigations. ard anticipate much in
tetest frorn them on account OF the re
markable discoveries made there in the
spring. AT the beginning Of March
mean 10 60 70 the little town of Clark
Xix. 10 the west Of AbdaI. where half the
caravan VIII winter under the command
of a Cossack. and where for the last
time during this Journey. I shall be able
To send Your majesty. as I hope, import +
ant news from the very Utmost parts of
ASA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-10-20

Of secondhand clothing sent in which
has been of great service in supplying
the needy families, as it answered the
purpose nearly as well as new.
There has been I.104 garments. rs pairs
of shoes and eight pieces of furniture
given out TO needy families during the
year.
Mrs. Couch. secretary has made 81
calls. or an average of about three 6.
day TO the different families or individ-
uals that We're being looked after by the
society. The society has aided los diff
ferent families, (seven colored,) thirty
four widows. Employment has been
found for twenty-nine persons and
twenty-seven meals only. has been fur
nished 10 transient people.
There has been sixteen gardens planted
under the supervision Of Mrs Couch by
poor families. the seed being furnished
by the county.
The society has on hand al is head
quarters. fl the basement of the court
house. SIS garments, thirty-one pairs OF
shoes. nine pairs Of slippers.
Donations made 10 Associate Charities
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-10-20
Fall Dress Goods and Silks

Our fall showing viii attract you,
not only il the quality, but il the low
prices We PIT on them.
a specially good purchase on cur
part IS a
s4-inch French Covert Cloth, ia col
ors. worth 81, price 79c.
s2-ineh Diagonal Serge, IN colors,
worth 75c, price sec.
52-inch Imported Hsnespua, il grey
and brown, worth Soc, FOR sc.
s6-inch Heavy Cheviot Skirting,
value sI.75, our price S1.39.
We can show you q very choice line
in Ski-tings.
BLACK DRESS GOODS in new, SER
viceable, stylish fabrics, in the best
makes, in heavy skirting weaves and
gown weights, il the celebrated makes
OF Priestly and Gold Medal. They
are the best.
FALL SILK WAISTING-We pre-
sent to our trade a beautiful variety of
new Silks, in patterns for waists. The
fall colorings are exquisitsly beautiful
and at prices within the reach OF al.
BLACK TAFFETA SILK-We think
we have a cinch On a wonderfully good
Tafeta. We know that no ether store
has il to sell. We thought so much OF
this make that We purchased twice the
amount. The 54-inch IS much in de-
nand, as its width is economy.
We can sell you a 27-inch, guaran-
teed, that IS q snap for 81.
Our popular priced 24-inch, guaran-
teed, an extra good S. value, for 65c.
We boast Of the value of our Black
Peau de Sole for 81. Bring in a sam
pie from other stores and compare the
quality and price. You'll find We are
ahead.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-10-20
LEDGE OF BLACK MARBLE.
Most Valuable Deposit In the Woric
Found in Arizona.

Phoenix. Ariz.. oct 2o.-what IS believed
10 be possibly the most valuable deposit
OF marble in the world has Just been dis
covered near Fort Bowie. in southeastern
Arizona, By L r Legier. who located the
great Colorado deposit IN Gunnison
county many years ago. The marble at
Bowie is in the foothills Of the Chircahui
Mountains, close 10 the ruins Of the old
fort It's main ledge Is over 100 feet
wide. in various grades. and about three
miles in length. A streak % pure white
marble seventy-hve feet wide rurs the
fun length Of the ledge. and every color
IS represented Most Of the stone is said
20 be better than the imported Italian
marble. and far superior 70 that from
Vermont the grain being closer and hrmer
and the marble much harder
The most valuable part ~ Il is in a
ledge Of black marble The supply 81
this in the United States has always come
from Egypt. Ireland. and Belgium. al
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-10-20
HEDIN HEARD FRON
King of Sweden Hears From
Daring Explorer.
ABOVE HALF THE AIR
he Travelled and Lived for
Eighty-FOur Days.

The following is the first Of two letters
recently received, addressed by DR.. sven
1ieain 70 his majesty the KiuE OF Sweden
ana Norway:
Aelniriik IN Chinen Tag. south Of Lob
Nor, October 81. I9o0.-The journey of last
summer has been brought to successful
termination, and I think may truly say
mat It is extraordinary rich in discov-
cries and scientific observations. as well
as III adventure, and that it win be the
GROWING effort Il the expedition.
II the moUntGIn tracks oil chimen
made depot. and there left the greater
part Of the caravan. under the command
Of the C0ssack Schagdur, and of Islam
Bal myself striking camp with a lighter
caravan on July 81. for the purpose OF. ex-
plori1s the unknown regions in the table
LANDS Of northern Tibet. After circular
tour of ninety-three days. we arrived
back at the camp, having covered g65
miles or a distance as the crow flies
as great as from Paris To Stockholm. his
long excursion was through entirely IN
known country, and / mapped 1t u the
very smallest detail in lib maps.
3iy caravan reck0ned at the start six
servants (among them the Cossack Tier
DEM seven fine camels. twelve horses
one mule, and, in the capacity OF living
provisions, sixteen sheep. OF this party
there returned only FIVE men, four camels,
three horses and the one mule: the
greater number Of the animals having
died from privation and fatigue. while
most Of the sheep were eaten by wolves.
After that. In order % set fresh meat.
we were reduced 20 hunting. and were
very successful in CUR Efforts as we shot
as many yaks. khulans ovid asses) and
orongo-anteloues as we required for con-
sumptior
A great sorrow was the loss o. my
Afghan ysk-hunter. He was III for a fort
night. and IL was no easy matter u con-
vey dying man with rs in such coua-
try IS we were taen travelling through +
The caravan animals gave in one 10y one. (
partly Oh account of the poor and insult
dcient pasture and partly from the rarif- .
cation of the air. Tor we were the whole
time more than fifteen THOUSAND feet
above the sea level and as a rule had half
The atrmosphere below Us.
our route first led % the south. across .
the mountaiu-chains of Chimen-Tag. Ara .
Tag. and Kalta-alagan to Lake Kum-Kul.
khulans capturing their foals alive. We
proceeded thence across the Aka Tag,
the largest mountain system in the world,
a-N proven IL 20 e mere %, .'''
l4l'.iisl eh+s- 10 me .ilA''dla ol '--7ul
We lo--- IS ~ lA9 l-'- p-ele
prop r an immense pf0tuoeranee from
me slilA surface WIZ p4iaiiel eha--.s
- ia'-ii1i'1s i-D-'iA4 rom ll III ail Oh
Iee'i2as e.sl ana west Between l-ese
valleys a-5',-iaiilsln arse axes
|hleh are seaera.iy sait. we passed
A'as oscar e--,-'l.l' 81 o''lS 2 l-s'1i-1e
o. q r." n'liss' ana continue" our way
so"ta"as- % lal-1'l'e % degrees = ll-'i-
uls aFlh' nl- ias lI'A li
me ia--'se Aa-s Nl 9s me
was - give q" '.e'''-e- -' y -s7
~ '-' A A
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-10-20
Newport Combs and VaSSar Set

A very popular Hair Ornament nov
worn exclusively in the east. with roll top
and beautifully finished We exhibit
full line Of Hair Ornaments Of every
description.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-10-20
Fall and Winter Millinery

New Fall Headwear at popular prices.
Hats that are distinctively different from
the kind usually sold at the low prices We
ask. Rich artistic effects that in point OF
style and elegance exceed all previous
efforts. Low prices and becomingness
is our motto.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-10-20
Persian French FIannelS

Just received, an invoice Of new
styles in French Fiannels. beautiful
Persian designs. New effects n the
Kimona effect a special price of
45c on this line.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-10-20

will lend added interest to those who
are seeking smart, stylish, well
made garment. We show the best and
latest models for fall and winter wear.
We are able to please the most fas-
tidious in Misses, Children's and In
fants' wear.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-10-20
New Line Of Chiffon YeilingS

TIE sc arcest
and the most in
demand Yelling
is the D Gifted
Chiffon. We
have just recsiy-
ed a new line in
blacks and white;
also all the new
meshes in plain
and fancy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-10-20

Flsunelstte Wrapper. trimmed il
braid, I2.inch founce, 98c.
Flannslette Wrapper, handsomely
trimmed, 81. SO value, for Sl.39.
Flanusletts Wrapper, beautiful Per
sian design, three rows braid, hounced ,
for SI89.
PercaIe Wrappers, different designs,
from Soc Up.