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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28

Matrimony is, like patriotism and re-
ligion, a most noble motive and Il most
infamous pretext.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28

eyes" said Farmer Corntossel. "our
boy Josiah is devoting a good deal of
time to games and light literature jes'
at present"
isn't that rather an Improbable re-
sult:"
Eyes. But. you see all the cabinet
offices an big diplomatic places is
filled: so I reckon Josiah feels that
there amt much else for him to do at
present Was hington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28

The size. of each thread as spun by
the silk worm is 1000 part of an inch
in diameter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28
Parental Sarcasm,

SOLD Dy DrupElStS, 'oE.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28
ssENr1ALLY q land OF, hestas, as

Independence day-quite different from
the noisy firecracker Fourth of July of
ours, and, it seems to me, all in their
favor
In order that there may be no. crushing
crowds in the plaza and around the por-
tales the city council has hired halls in
other parts Of the city, furnished music
and invited the great unwashed to come
and dance and thus led away. not rub
elbows with the 400, and everybody is
happy.
We might learn something here, but
can hardly imagine three or four
squares Of Chicago cut off by balus-
trade along the curb, the intervening
streets closed to traffic and laid out in
gardens, where fountains play and roses
bloom, and where only the upper ten are
permitted to promenade. What a howl.
my countrymen, If the coalheaver and
the streetsweeper could not join in. But
they do things differently in Mexico.
The greatest fiesta of the church Is on
the 18th of October in celebration of
the browning of Our Lady of Guadalupe,
When pilgrims come from the uttermost
parts Of the country to the city of Guada-
lupe. suburb OF the capital, where the
holest shrine is, when on the hill of
iepeyacac, now the hill of Guadalupe,
the Virgin appeared to that good In
dian, Juan Diego, and where the roses
grew out of the rock where she stood:
and when he had gathered the flowers
IN his tilma and afterward poured them
out at the bishops feet, her image ap-
peared OH the tilma. That blessed tlma
hangs above tho altar and above 1t u
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-04-27
Two Valuable
TRUCK
FARMS
FOR SALE!

No. lis a very desirable
truck farm, situate in Worces-
ter county, Md, about one mile
from the line of Virginia, / mile
from railroad station, store and
postoffice, very convenient to
church and school, on telephone
line between Maryland and Vir-
ginia. The farm contains 80
acres, all high land of good
quality, and is especially suited
for growing sweet potatoes, for
which purpose a large portion
is now used. About so acres is
cleared land, balance tbickly
set in pine woodland, affording
an abundance of resources for
raising sweet potatoes.
Is improved by a good 6 room
dwelling and has good orchards.
No.-Contains IS acres, and
adioins No. L. This is also high
trucking land, about one-half is
under cultivation, balance in
pine woodland, has no build
ings. This will be sold separate,
or with No. if desired.
Call on or address,
+. H. DRYDEN,
Pocomoke City, Md.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-04-27

From all indications the Swanson
people are determined to wage wal
of determination against their enc
mics. 1t is stated unoficially that
those State officers who are known
to favor Mr.. Montague have been
warned that their heads will come of
if they do not mend their ways very
speedily"
The above extract is from the Rich
moDd letter in Tuesdays Virginian-
Pilot and is copied by us to show the
temper Of the few, who would run
the affairs OF the State, regardless OF
the wishes of the people. That the
game OF taking off political heads, u
though is not so one-sided as they
imagine, we believe, they will find
out when the people have had an op
portunity to speak in the Guberna
torial contest.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-04-27
V aluabIe Real Estate
n AT
Private Sale.-

No. lis a truck farm, stu
ated in Worcester county, Nd,
about one mile from the line of
Virginia, I mile from railroad
station, store and postoffice,
convenient to churches and
within mile of school house.
The farm contains Sc acres, all
high land, and is especially
suited for growing sweet pota,,
toes. more than one. half cleared
land, balance set in pine wood
land with abundance of re.
sources. Is improved by a q
room dwelling.
No. 2-One-half of the Wag-
ram water mills, one OF the
largest and best streams on the
Shore.
No. 3-Is a storehouse and LOT
situated in the town of Rehobethi
Somerset county, Md.
The said property belongs to
the estate of the late VIM. l.
Tull, deceased.
For particulars apply to
w. H. TULL, Executor.
Greenbackville, Va
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-04-27
TERMS OF SALE.

One-third of the purchase
money to be paid in cash on
the day of sale with liberty to
purchaser to pay as much more
as he may desire; and the
amount remaining unpaid on
the day of sale to be divided
into three equal installments,
payable respectively in six,
twelve and eighteen months,
secured by the bonds of the
purchaser, each bearing date on
day of sale and carrying inter
est from that date; the premis-
es to be at the risk Of purchaser
as soon as bid off, possession to
be delivered on the LIST day OF
January, A. D., 1902; the rents
for the present year not to pass
to purchaser, nor are the taxes
for present year to be paid by
him; the title to be retained as
additional security until the
payment of the whole of the
purchase money, and upon the
payment of the whole of the
purchase money the heirs and
widow will execute to the pur-
chaser a deed for the premises,
with general warranty Of title
when same properly prepared
at purchasers expense is ten
dered them for execution.
S. JAMES BURLINGTON,
Atty. for the heirs of
julius G. Heath, decd.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-04-27
CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS
April Term. 1901

James E. F. Ayres VS.. Benjamin b.
Bennett ct ais. Decree confirming re-
port OF special commissioner, for paw
ment OF costs, for payment OF debts,
for conveyance and for receiving
bids for church property and lot.
Elizabeth M. Wallop VS.. Thomas
p, Evans sc. Order removing cause
from docket.
l.. Floyd Mock, assignee, who sues
sc VS.. Sarah @. Kellam's admr. ct
ais. Decree appointing John L. Mock,
trustee sc.
John T. Ewell and wife &c. VS..
Sarah A. Ewell &c. Decree confirm
ing report Of sale, for payment OF tax
es and costs and for distribution.
Bowdoin Richardson and wife VS.
Thomas Kelly and another. Decree
authorizing attorney for Bowdoin
Richardson and Annie r. Matthews
to check for balance In bank, for
payment of taxes and costs, distribu-
ton and report.
Kate johnson vs. Louise johnson
Of ais. Decree referring cause to
master commissioner. =,
Marie Birds guardian vs: Marie
Bird, on petition. Decree OF refer'
epce.
The petition of Samuel W. Ames in
the matter OF the personal estate o.
Rowland II. and John Nj. Z. Joynes
Final order.
John 8. Ames and wife sc We. John
| O. Downing's admr. ct ais. Decree
directing Samuel I. Ross and benJa
min II. Gunter to collect certain
moneys and II necessary to institute
suit for the purpose.
| Edward A. Downing ct ais VS.. Johr
Is. Ames ct ais. Decree author
izirg filing certificate of qualification
of Viola Downing's guardian, AIN
davit that James Downing is OF age
directing payment OF taxes, with
drawal OF the shares OF Viola ant
James Downing's shares, payment
OF costs &c. W.
| Wharton Warner VS. Pinney war
ner. Order allowing answer OF defend
ant to be filed and for payment OF
fee to enable defendant to protec
her interests in this suit.
| Rachel A. Crockett VS.. William y
Lewis ct ais. Decree appointing com
missioners to assign dover and re
! ferring cause to commissioner in chan
Gerry.
e. Americas Baker, who sues &c
VS.. Isaac Bakers admr. ct ais; Decree
suggesting death OF John Baker, on
of the defendants and Remaining
cause to rules for scire facias agains
additional parties.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-04-27

Hon. John E. Massey died Wed
nesday at his home in Albemarle
county after an illness of about a
week, caused by cold, contracted
while addressing a public meeting
during a rain storm, which subse
quently developed into pneumonia
In noting his death no one, at al
conversant with the history of Vir
GINA for the last thirty years, needs
to be told who he was or will dis
pute the fact, that he served his State
with conspicuous ability and vel
during much of that period. His death
at this time is greatly to be regret
ted. He was nominated on last Mon
day as one of the representatives Of
Albemarle to the Constitutional Con
vention, and with his ripe knowledge
of the affairs of Virginia and the
needs of her people, it is generally
conceded, that he would have beer
one of the most valuable members o.
that body.
The Press of the State generally
contain complimentary notices O
him, and all agree that he was
man of great ability and did thu
State much good service.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-04-27
cultivation OF sweet Potatoes.

Alta late meeting of the Horticul-
tural Society held at Middletown, Del,
jn discussing the cultivation of sweet
potatoes, Mr.. G. g. Brown strongly
objected to the use of barn yard or
stable manure. He said, the use OF
BARNARD or stable manure will
produce unreliable, stringy and un-
even-size potatoes. He advocated the
use of artificial manure only, and
recommended the following formula:
He said that land that will produce
20 barrels of corn to the acre, by ap-
Diving 600 lbs acid phosphate, 200 lbs.
nitrate of soda, 200 lbs. nitrate of
potash, making ton fertilizer, will
produce from 400 to 600 baskets OF
potatoes, equal say to 100 barrels.
The nitrate of soda should be used
ip the drills broadcast when the pc.
tatoes are first forming. Mr.. Killen
said, that he had used this applica-
ton for six years on the same ground
with good results. Jersey holding
to the use of artificial manures, is
raising a uniform, bright, smooth
potato, and for that class OF goods
BUYERS stand ready to purchase at a
paying price. THE quality of the
Virginia potato is not to be compared
to the Jersey potato" they say,
| notice they recommend 24 inches
as minimum size for their No. 1, and
that they use three grades, viz, No. l
.. and culls. / remember some ex-
ceptions were taken last year to our
minimum size of II inch adopted by
the Exchange for our No. /. Now is
il presumption in these Delaware
farmers to say that the Eastern Shore
is not in it as applied to the sweet
potato crop, or do the facts prove,
to great extent, that they have
ample reason, from financial view,
to come to such conclusion? If so
is it not reasonable that we should
give some thought to the growing of
the crop as practised by those who
are annually making money from its
growth?
1t is known at home as well as
abroad, that from a defective soil,
unadapted manure or cultivation we
are not growing what is now con-
sidered an acceptable potato as is
being grown in other sections, and
for which higher prices are being
paid. Is not the time past when we
can cater to the tastes of consumers
but rather work to meet the demand
that is created by desire for slightly
goods? Barn-yard or stable manure
once popular as round potato fer
tiizer has been almost discarded be-
cause it produces scabby, knotty
tubers. Will not the same be said
as to its use in the cultivation of
sweets by our children? If so, corn
and other crops will be materially in
creased, receiving, as they will, the
benefit from our raised manure.
Respectfully submitted to the COD.
sideration of the farmers on the
Eastern Shore of Virginia.
l.. T. L.
1 - L Y
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-04-27

The delegates of Accomac and
Northampton, and of Accomac ana
Elizabeth city, meet in joint conven-
ton at Accomac G. H., next Monday,
ostensibly for the purpose OF nomi-
mating delegates to the Constitution
al Convention soon to assemble In
Virginia, but really for the purpose
OF endorsing nominations which have
already been made. The fact, how
ever, that they have been selected
beforehand for us, will not detract
from the pleasure which it will give
the delegates from Accomac in max
ing them their candidates for the
important positions to which they
have been chosen. The ability and
fitness in every respect of Judge Ken
dali, of Northampton, and OF Col
Tabb, of Elizabeth city, as members
of the Constitutional Convention, in
deed, are so we'll recognized in Acco-
mac, that it would have been pleas
ure to our people to have had the
privilege of nominating them first
and of presenting them as candidate
for endorsement by the people OF
their respective localities. That they
will accept the nominations which
will be SO heartily rendered them,
next Monday, it is hoped, is beyond
all question, but as Col. Tabb, if re
ported correctly. may not, it is I'M
portant that all of the delegates OF
Accomac be present next Monday, il
ne should decline the honor, to assist
In making a selection for the i'm
portant position.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-04-27
Eagleman, $500.
Matina Rec. 2:S4t; Trial 1928.

Sired by St. Jerome 6430, sire Of
Skyp gil, Wilks 2:17, Dick Jerome
2:17t, Jerome Taylor 2:2l, full brother
to Eagleman, st. jerome by Hamble-
topian Wilks. Sire of Phoebe Wilks
2;08t, Rocker Gil, Arlene WiIks 2:11
and Others, Hambletonian Wilks by
Geo. Wilks
Eagleman's dam, Redwing, is by Bay
Diamond a son of Mambrino Patchen
and brother to Byerly Atdallah, sire
of Jerome Turner 2:15. Redwing is
also dam of Jerome Taylor 2:21t and
Eagleman, trial 2.28. Record 2:34t in
heats with only 80 days works, by
st. Jerome. She also has four foals
by Sphinx 2:20i, great Electioneer
Sire, and will undoubtedly prove one
of the greatest brood mares. $4,000
have already been offered and re-
fused for her.
Eagleman's second dam, Kit Muir
ray, produced Golden Prince 218!.
She was by Erie Abdallah, ten miie
race horse, be by Roe's Abdallah
Chiefs son OF Abdallah, sire OF Ham,
bletonian 10.
Third dam by Printer Thorough
bred) the best foundation upon which
to build trotting pedigree.
Eagleman is u dark chestnut with
beautiful lustrous coat he is 1871 hands
high and weighs about 100 lbs he
combines the great Wi;ks Mambrino
Patchen cross that has produced
Allerton 200, Axtel PIP at 3 years,
Red Wilks, Onward, Patched Wilks,
Moquette and others. Eagleman Is
of elegant appearance and the best OF
dispositions, in short he is a bundle
of perfection. While he has never
started for the money / know be will
race, as with 20 days work only he
trotted I in SO seconds, trial mile
1921 and won two matina races and
trotting the 5th mile 2:34t IL being the
only work or racing he ever had. AS
an individual he is unsurpassed and
his way of going is perfect He will
serve few mares before going into
training.
Terms $50 to insure mare In foal
$40 single service. For further in
formation apply.
W. T. DWELL, Wattsville or
j. @. DWELL, Horntown, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-04-27
Virginia News.

The Democratic State Committee
met in Richmond Thursday to
fix time and place for the Guberna-
torlal convention.
Much trouble is being experienced
by the farmers of Northern Neck 10
procuring labor, as many OF the col
ored farm hands are flocking to the
cities.
In view of the expenses OF the Con-
stitutional Convention and other de-
mands on the State treasury, 1T has
been decided that no State bonds
shall be bought in this month.
Among prominent nominations by
the Democrats for the Constitutions
Convention within the past few days
are Capt. r. 8. Parks, hoater from
Page and Rappahannock, and ex'
Governor w. E. Cameron, OF Peters
burg.
The Luray College. Baptist young
ladies college, has been advertised
| for sale on May 10th in a consolidated
creditors suit against the president
and owner of the college, DR.. II. ID
Wharton, the noted Baltimore
evangelist.
After a trial lasting nearly si'
weeks at Lancaster Courthouse ths
Coleman-Sanders breach OF promise
suit came to close Tuesday alter
noon by the jury bringing In a yer
dict for $1,000 damages against TIT
| defendant.
A movement is on foot, headed b,
parties at Old Point, to induce TIT
state Gubernatorial Convention t.
assemble there. The inducement
held out are splendid hotel accom-
modations, a fine place TO meet ant
cooling sea breezes.
The plant Of the William K Trigl
Shipbuildiug Company, Richmond
is to be greatly enlarged. 1t Is stated
that 9 600 more hands will be put u
work In the yards. At q meeting o
the stockholders on April 30 the capl
tai stock will be increased $l'oOo,VoO
1t is estimated that the force neces
sary to operate the various depart
ments will exceed 5000. The com
pany now has about 1000 employe
on its pay rolls.
The secret of canning crabs did no
die with the late James McMenamil
the wealthy operator of Hampton
Va. who discovered it many year
400 and who was the only Gamer o
crabs in the world. Just before under
going the operation at Johns Hop
Rins Hospital, Baltimore, which re
shifted in his death, Mr.. McMenamll
wrote a letter to Banker Schmelz, o
Hampton, in which the secret OF tn
formula was disclosed, with the re
quest that Mr. Schmelz continue IN
hacking business as executor OF TN
estate. This will be done.
Up TO this time sixty-fve nomina
tions for the constitutional conven
ton have been made by the Demo
ocrats of the State, or are certain U
be nominated, and at least four he
publicans and Independents are al
ready in the field. One of the Demo
cratic nominees, Mr.. d. W. Spencer
of Henry county, has positively de
clined the nomination rendered bin
by the people of the county witt
practical unanimity, and anothe
convention has been called to NEE
at Martinsville on May LIST to name
new candidate. The nomination o
Hon. Eugene Withers, ex-senator,an '
Hon. James L. Tredway, ex-senato
and now judge, is practically assure
as the result of the mass-conventlon
| held in Pittsylvania county SatuI
day.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-04-27

Rev. W. F. Dunaway, Baptist
minister, widely known throughout
the State, has been nominated as a
delegate to the Constitutional Con-
vention and in accepting the nomina-
ton declared himself, "in favor OF
further limiting the election fran
chise, but as opposed to the whole.
sale Acknowledgement of the negro,
as opposed to an educational qualifi-
cation, but in favor OF doubling the
capitation tax and making its pay
ment a prerequisite for voting. He
favors also thorough reorganization
of the judiciary and believes that
most if not all public officers should
be elected by the people"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-04-27
A Testimonial From Old England

81 consider Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy the best in the world for
bronchitis, ;" says Mr.. William Savory,
of Warrington, England. ut has
saved my wife's life, she having been
a martyr to bronchitis for over six
wears, being most OF the time confined
to her bed. She is now quite we'll"
Sold by VIM. P. Bell g. Co, Accomac
G. q. Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-04-27

Marion Kooke, manager for I. M.
Thompson, large importer Of fine
millinery at 1868 Milwaukee Avenue.
Chicago, says: During the late
severe weather caught a dreadful
cold which kept me awake at night
and made me unfit to attend my
work during the day. One OF my
miliners was taking Chamberlain
Cough Remedy for severe cold at
that time, which seemed to relieve
her so quickly that l bought some
for myself. 1t acted like magic and
l began TO improve at once. l am
now entirely well and feel very
pleased to acknowledge its merits. ~
For sale by WIN. P. Bell & Co., drug
gists, Accomac q. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-04-27

The members of the State Demo
cratic Committee, which met in SEES
sion in the city of Richmond last
Thursday night, had not agreed as
to the place of holding the State con-
vention, according to our latest ad-
vices, but Norfolk seemed to be in
the lead and will probably be select
ed. The basis of representation in
that body, it has practically been de.
cided, will be one delegate for each
100 votes cast for Bryan, giving the
convention ], 400 delegates.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-04-27

Joseph H. Shepherd. clerk in the
Office of Auditor of Public Accounts,
was arrested in Richmond Thursday
charged with embezzling the Com
monwealth's money. The specific
offepse IL alleged to have been COM
mitted October Sd, 1898, though the
discrepancy was not discovered until
a day or two ago, and then by acct
dent. The warrant sworn out by
Auditor Marye charges Mr.. Shepherd
with embezzling $50, but it is under
stood that the investigation being
made has brought to light other ap-
parent Irregularities.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-04-27

Alabama voted Tuesday on the
question of holding Constitutional
Convention and at the same time
selected the delegates for that body.
The convention proposition carried
and as in Virginia the principal OBJ
ject for holding it will be the re-
striction of negro suffrage. In Ala
bama also as In Virginia, the Democ
racy is pledged not to disfranchise
any white man.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-04-27

NoTICE-AIl persons are hereby
forewarned from putting tin cans,
old shoes, or other like refuse mat
ter in my woods near Drummond-
town on the road to Onancock, under
penalty OF prosecution to the full
extent of law.
Miss Sadie P. Bayly.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-04-27
SEALED BIDS WANTED.

VIRGINIA:-At a meeting of
the Board of Supervisors of the
county of Accomack, on the
10th day Of April, A. D, 1901.
Ordered, that the clerk of this
Board do cause to be published
in the newspapers of Accomack
county, for three consecutive
weeks, in each of said papers,
the following notice for sealed
bids for a $1,000 90 hccomack
county, Va bond to-wit:
Sale of 100000
Accomack County, Va. Bond.
By order of the Board of Su-
pervisors of said county, sealed
bids will be received by Robert
H. Oldham, clerk of the Board
of Supervisors of Accomack
county Virginia, until Wednes-
day, the 9Th day of May, 1901,
at 10 a. m, for the bond of said
county of Accomack, for the
sum of Five Thousand Dollars,
payable at the expiration of ten
years from the date of said
bond. Each bidder shall state
at what rate of interest they
will furnish the above amount.
The interest on said bond will
be paid semi-annually, as it &C.
crues due, at the Office of the
Treasurer of said county.
A Copy
Test: Robt. II. Oldham, C. B. s.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-04-27

We claim to have the best line OF
general merchandise on the Shore.
Our motto is ''low prices and quick
sales"
D. II. johnson & Son.