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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
PET DOG WASHERS,
the Queer Trade Tint Fi0urishes In
the French Capital.

AS you walk along certain parts OF
Paris your attention is sometimes at
tracted by the barking Of a dog, ana
on such an occasion one Of the queer
est of the outdoor trades of Paris Is
seem Near the waters edge, his black
coat Gecked thickly with soapsuds,
stands the dog, and over him, en-
practically shampooing the soap into
the long, hairy coat, stands one OF the
professional dog washers who haunt
the banks of the Seine at stated spots
from the Pont d'Iena to the Pont Neuf.
These men lather and wash pet dogs
while their owners look on from con-
venlently placed chairs. The fees range
from sous to franc. When the soap
ing operation Is completed, the dog Is
dropped into the river and encouraged
to get rid of the dirt and soap by a
swim.
Sometimes the pet will swim straight
out, while the fair owner is in agonies
of fear lest some swiftly passing
steamer should strike it and end Its
bathing and swimming days forever.
On more than one occasion the dog
washer has been driven to plunge In
and rescue the bewildered animal lest
the Infatuated owner should claim com
pensation for his carclessness. With
some Parislennes this weekly pet
washing is Il ceremony Of Importance
The dainty lady, alighting from her
smart victoria, goes down the steps to
the washing place chosen, preceded by
her footman carrying or leading the
dog, as the case may be, and then,
seated under sunshade, she directs
the toilet Of Fiji or Nero with tender
solicitude. The toilet des chiens at the
fashionable spots includes warm, fleecy
towels, Il peignoir de balm while the
dogs hair is being curled, combed,
singed or cut, and length Of ribbon Of
q selected color to tie round its neck at
the finish.
A fee Of 5 francs cannot be con-
sidered excessive for toilet includ-
ing a clipping during which Fiji or Ne
70 is held firmly by the lady proprie-
tress of the Establishment des bains,
while her assistant uses the patent
shears. When all has been completed,
the victim, wagging his tail with con-
scious pride. proceeds to the carriage
with his proud and happy mistress and
drives away in state, yelping at dogs
less aristocratic than he.-Wide World
Magazine.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29

Mr.. Dennis says that. like Words
worth, Aubrey de We're had neither wit
nor humOr." These qualities hardly ap-
peared in Mr. de Vere's writings, but !
should say that the rare charm Of bis
society was in no small measure de-
rived from them. as well as from his
memories and his fancy. his kindliness
and delight IN giving pleasure. Satire
wit and even irony were uncOngenial
to him, but his sayings were often re-
memberable for felicity and humor. !
recollect Il happy description Of a GER
tain type-"Some people take down
rightness for uprightness. And stories
of Irish humOr could hardly be better
told than they were by him.-LOndOn
Spectator
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
DR.. Parker.

"Dr. Parker" says the London CORE
spOndent Of The COngreGatlOnalist,
who is now in his Seventy-secOnd year,
continues to preach three times week
to large congregations at the City Tenn
plo. but he declines all outside work,
chiefly because he has been suffering
from heart trouble. The symptoms at
present are not serious. but he has re-
ceived a warning that he cannot ignore.
He has lost little Of his freshness and
nerve and even daring. He will be
game to the end. May 1t be long de-
layed."
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
Her View Of II.

with the aid of this little book,
said the canvasser as he produced a
"MOthers Guide" for the inspection OF
his victim. you will be able to bring
up your children properly"
She took the book and weighed il
thoughtfully in her hand. Then SIN
caught it by the edge and brought il
down on the palm OF her hand as if to
see if it could be handled with ease and
deXterity.
ooh. don't know" she said at last
Il can't see that it's any better for that
purpose than a slipper. "-BroOklyn Ea'
gle
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
Tho Wronu Wav.

Fathers and mothers who do not know
how and where their sons and especial
ly their young daughters spend their
evenings are guilty Of a negligence that
is little short of criminal and that. too,
often leads to sad consequences. The
American habit Of letting the young
folks "have their own way" in choos-
ing their associates and methods Of re-
creation is responsible in every city for
good deal Of evil that might be pre-
vented by parental firmness judiciously
exercised philadelphia Bulletin.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
Men and Women In Sleeping Cars.


1T would surprise you to know that
a heavy per cent of the persons who
travel on sleeping cars make no effort
to disrobe before they retire. said
a conductor who runs between New
Orleans and Chicago. "They simply
roll in with boots, spurs and all. They
do not seem to know that berth on a
sleeping car is just the same as bed
in a private home except in size. Some
of them will pull off their coats and
collars Some Of them will slip their
shoes from their feet There are many,
Of course, who are used to travelling
and who go in for a good nights sleep.
with women 1t is different. You
can never catch woman so Indifferent
to comfort and cleanliness in this re-
spect. She will pull her shoes off ev-
cry time"-New Orleans Times-Demo-
GRAFT
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
An Ancient French Custom.

Anciently in many parts Of France
when a sale of land took place 1t was
the custom to have twelve adult wit
nesses accompanied by twelve little
boys. and when the price Of the land
was paid and its surrender took place
the ears Of the SbOys were pulled, and
they were beaten severely. so that the
pain thus inflicted should make an i'm
preston upon their memory. and. If
required afterward. they might bear
witness to the sale.
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Romnn Candies.

In making Roman candles a cylin-
drical case is taken and packed with a
lot Of stars. At the bottom Of the case
they put some Of the composition they
put in rockets. and on top Of each star
is some more Of it. BY mixing certain
chemicals green and red lights are pro
duced. Green lights like those used
in death scenes on the stage at the
theater are made by mixing a great
quantity Of nitrate Of barytes with
small quantities Of sulphur, chlorate
Of potash, charcoal pulverized and ar
senic
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
NPredity.

what is horedity. mamma| asked
the little girl. spelling the word out
through her falling tears and waiting
to write down the meaning.
1T ism. how shall | explain itf
Oh" said the mother. something you
get from your father or me-"
And the small child wrote down on
her paper Of home lessons. "Heredity-
SDankinO Tit Bits
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
La Grippe Quickly Cured.

"In the winter of 1898 and 1899
was taken down with severe attack
of what is called La Grippe" says F.
l.. Hewett. prominent druggist OF
Winfield, Ill. THE only medicine
used was two bottles of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t broke up
the cold and stopped the coughing
like magic, and l have never since
been troubled with Grippe" Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy can always
be depended upon to break up a
severe cold and ward off any threat
ened attack of pneumonia. 1t is
pleasant to take, too, which makes it
the most desirable and one of the
most popular preparations In use for
these ailments. For sale by VIM. P.
Bell s. Co., Accomac Q. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29

The hard volcanic rock Of Easter is
land is covered with carvings intended
to represent human faces, birds, fishes
and mythical animals. Fishes and tur'
ties appear common among these sculp-
lures. but the most common figure is
mythical animal, half human In FORM
with bowed back and long, clawlike
legs and arms. According to the ma
tives, this symbol was intended to rep
resent the god "Meke- Meke." the great
spirit OF the sea.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
Musical Locomotive whistles

The Belgian railway authorities are
DESTROYS Of minimizing the effect which
the ear splitting screech Of the locomo-
tive produces upon the nervous sys-
TENS of passengers. The engines are
to be furnished with whistles produc-
ing two tones and softer In effect than
the ordinary signal, the former to he
used In railway stations Oh when the
train is passing platforms crowded
with passengers Independance Beige.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
From HeIen KeIIer's Autobiogrnph


Our homestead was called Ivy Green
because the house and the surrounding
trees and fences were covered with
beautiful English ivy. Close by were
trailing clematis, dropping jessamine
and some rare sweet flowers called but
terGy lilies because their fragile petals
resembled the butter1y's wings. But
the roses-they were loveliest Of all.
Never have l found in the greenhouses
of the north such heart satisfying roses
as the climbing roses Of my southern
home. They used to hang in long fes-
ICONS from our porch, filling the whole
air with their fragrance untainted by
any earthly smell, and in the early
morning, washed in the dew. they felt
so soft and seemed so pure could not
help wondering If they did not resem-
bic the asphodels Of Gods garden
Ladies' Home Journal.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
AnfiCipnted.

Stern PARENT suppose you are
aware, young man, that l cease to pro-
vide for my daughter when she leaves
my roof?
Suitor-Oh yes! We have settled
about that-Bertha and l. We have de-
cided to make our home with YOU
Boston Transcript.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
Notice to Creditors
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
ACCoMACK @. H., VA.
Fehruarv "a. 1902.

To the creditors of Elliott
Johnston, deceased, and all
others concerned: You are here
by notified that, at the request
of the personal representative
of the said decedent, have ap-
pointed the 31st day of March
next, at my said Office, for re-
ceiving proof of all debts and
demands against the said de-
cedent or his estate; at which
time and place you are required
to attend and prove your claims.
Given under my hand the day
and year first above written.
Jno s. Parsons,
Comr. Of Accounts OF Accomack
County Court.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
had EXAMPLES.

Brown-I don't like to read tales
which show how geniuses were once
unruly children.
Jones-Why not?
Brown-They encourage lazy parents
to believe that their unruly children
will turn out geniuses.-Detroit Free
PROSE-
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29

Have you got anything that will
cure rheumatism" inquired the Gus
toner.
"Why-er," said the druggist, limp
ing along behind the counter toward
the medicine shelves. 1--WE have sew
eral-er-remedies that are highly-er
recommended for rheumatism. Chi
cago Tribune.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
Diminishing a Dead Mans Carriage

AT the conclusion of q funeral serv-
ice it is a custom among the old noble
families Of Rome for the chamberlain
of the household to come to the church
door and announce to the fOOtman
who stands in waiting, that his master
or mistress or whoever the dead may
be, has no further use for the family
carriage, whereupon the foOtman in
forms the coachman, who breaks his
whip over his knees and drives mourn
fully away.-ChicagO Record Herald.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
The Sensation

"Well, how does 1t seem to be en-
gagged to such a wealthy grip
"Fine! Every time 1 kiss her 1 feel
as II I were taking the coupon Off a
government bond."-Life,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29

"f" stops for passengers on signal
to conductor 2Daily, except Sunday.
r. b. Cooke, j. g. Rodgers,
Traffic Manager, Supt.
Norfolk, Va. Cape Charles, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
A Womnn,a Way,

Madge-I wonder why she bothers 30
much about her complexion?
Marjorie-I suppose it's because she
hasn't any.-Judge.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
The soft Answer.
Mr. Editor (he wrote):

Mr.. EQlIOr tue WTOteJ'
You will very kindly note there's poem
and a stamp lnclosed within. Il the poem
stands no show, use the stamp TO let me
know, but I'll be poet yet, you bet
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
The Very Best.

Mrs. Nurich-I want some terrapins.
Dealer-Yes'm. Diamondbacks?
Mrs. Nurich-Yes, and see that the
diamonds are Of the first water.-Ohio
State Journal.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
Doing Him Justice.

The Heiress-You seem to have no
objection to him, papa, except that he
has no money.
Papa-No; and I'll even admit that
he's trying hard to get some.-Brooklyn
Life.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
NEW YORK, PHfLA. & NORFOLK
RAILROAD

Time Table in Effect Jan. 81, 1902.
Quickest and only daily line between
Boston, New York, Phila., Nor
folk and Old Point Comfort.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
Then the editor wrote back:

Although worth It doesn't lack. yet such
maudn rhymes as yours are seldom read.
Here's 81 for your letter which is Infinite
~ better than your poem. which you II
find inclosed. IHE ED
G r1nnrt Snf
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29

Wealth does not make a home. Il
takes thoughtful, sympathetic COM
rades to make a home.-Ladies' Home
Journal
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
This Way
For Bargains
i have in stock

II have in stock
General line of Merchandise,
Quaker city cook stoves, some
makes No. 7, low as $1,000.
No. l Fertilizers on hand for
sweet and round potatoes and
corn.
Sweet potato seed wanted.
Lime, bricks, shingles, hair
and plastering laths.
Lumber for dwelling and
other building purposes.
Meal, bran, mill feed and No.
l hay.
100 building lots at this place
from $50 to 5000.
All persons are forewarned
from trespassing in Chopper
Swamp.
II. T. WHITE,
BIOOmtOWn, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29

Every one thinks that he is not gos-
siping; that be is simply talking
AtchisoH Globe.
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think you will find that people who
| honestly mean to be true really con-
tradict themselves much more rarely
than those who try to be consistent
Holmes.
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Notice tOCreditOrS
Commissioners Office, J
Accomack @. a.. Va, :
February "A, 1902. }

To the creditors of Raymond
R Hutchinson, deceased, and
all others concerned: You are
hereby notified that, at the re-
quest of the personal represen-
tative of the said decedent, l
have appointed the 3lst day of
March next, at my said office,
for receiving proof of all debts
and demands against the said
decedent or his estate; at which
time and place you are required
to attend and prove your claims.
Given under my hand the day
and year first above written.
Jno. S. Parsons.
Conn. of Accounts Of Accomack
County Court.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29

The undertow Of selfishness may not
he visible In the current of love, but
| it's there jest the same.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1902-03-29
ONANCOCK TELEPHONE
Directory.

SPENCER F. ADMINISTRATION.
ALBERT J. McMATH-Secretary.
JOHN w. ROGERS-Treasurer.
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Onancock. Va.

Gold and gold filled watches, silver watches
in the latest improved styles and best
makes-cheaper than ever. Clocks In all
styles and prices Handsome jewelry in
every design and price-chains, necklaces,
brooches, bracelets, diamond rings, plain
rings, etc. Extra values in Sterling silver
and slverware of beautiful. styles and work
manship. Spectacles and Eyeglasses for the
old, middle aged and young. Novelties in
profusion, both pretty and cheap.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-01
Placing a Blush.

AS to the News there is plain
unblushing statement by its publisher"
the Dispatch, that it was bought openly
and without any reserve or concealment
two years ago by business people who
had important interests here, and who
wanted access to the public" etc. We
wish this apparently ingenious state
ment had been more complete, and that
both the purposes of this purchase Of the
press and who paid the piper had been
detailed Were they not substantially,
if not exactly, the same persons who put
IN the money for the purchase Of the
Dispatch and who now own and control
both the Dispatch and the News?
The above is part of an editorial re-
ioinder of The Richmond Times to ..le
Richmond Dispatch which IS an incident
of a sharp controversy now in progress
between those two estlmable contempt
raries. It is their business to fight out
their Gown fights, but the reference to the
Richmond News justifies some remarks
from this great and good newspaper:
There never was the slightest attempt
at concealment of the circumstances OF
the purchase of the Richmond ->ews
or of the purposes for which It was
purchased and for some months con-
Quoted. There is occasion for blush1ng
tending these transactions, and we will
try to show where is it.
Certain citizens of this city had invest
ed a million and a half dollars or more
in certain public enterprises and utilities
here. These were not philanthropic en-
te1prises, but their owners believed that
thev were for the common advantage Of
themselves and Of the people of Rich
nord. These enterprises were the Rich
n;ond Traction Company and the Vir-
cinia Electric Railway and Development
Company, both of vast importance and
yalue to the city. They were confronted
with hostility and oppression from part
of the city administration; they were dis
cr:minated against and threatened with
pra ctical destruction Their owners had
t, choose between two courses Of action.
They received broad hints that they could
buy favor and compete with their rivals
in the work of debauching the city legis-
lature to secure what they believed to be
their rights and the rights OF the public.
That was one way. The other way was
to make an open and distinct issue; to
appeal to the public and rely on the
strength Of their own claims, as presented
to the public. OF the three older news
narers then in Richmond not one would
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-01

Il
do not believe that either would dare at
tempt to stif1e the voice Of the people
and defeat tho Constitution against their
wishes. But we do believe that the peo-
pie fear these powerful Influences and
that they are not disposed 10 take
chances with them. They like the ne"
Constitution and they want to make sure
that it will become the organic law OF
the land The simple process Is 20 IN
str,1ct the delegates in the Convention
to proclaim, and it is perfectly apparent
from the action that has been taken mere
and there throughout the State. ana
from the expressions Of individuals IN
nrivate and in public. that that Is the
course which the people desire the Con-
vent,on to pursue. We have no douot
that when the Convention reassempies
next month the delegates Will De %
SIRE OF their position that few OF 'het1l
will be found in opposition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-01
THE OWNERS OF THE NEWS.

IN the fight made by the Seabord Air
Washington, the Richmond News. then
newly organized paper, was pressed into
service to mould public opinion in favor
Of the Seaboard." This venture and the
libel al use Of retained lobbyists were sue
cessful. and the News pluued itself not
as the successful drudge of openly ac-.
kncwledgcd corporate interests, but as
the public's champion in the fight against
a grasping monopoly. This same monop-
dig, we may remark, exists to-day. and
the Seaboard shares in the profits. The
News also found other fields for its public
spirited efforts What these fields were
anc what motives animated the News
aye set forth in it's leading editorial OF
yesterday, which we reproduce to-day.
So far as our knowledge goes, this con-
fession is absolutely unique in Virginia
Journalism. We have never before seen
a newspaper openly acknowledge that 1t
vas purchased by commercial interests
for the promotion Of commercial ends, or
that 1t was bought by corporate inter-
ests to advance the welfare of its pur-
crasers But here is a frank, open avow-
al that the Richmond News was pur-
chased by Messrs. John L. Williams and
Sons for the purpose Of promoting the
interests of the Richmond Traction Com
pany and the Virginia Electrical Rail-
way and Development Company, the
property largely of Messrs. John L. Will
liams and Sons. We must say that the
interests and that it made q vigorous
fight against the Passenger and Power
Company and against what it chose to
term the Fisher interests. Mr.. Fisher,
the alleged owner of the electric lines
run in opposition to the Williams lines,
was held up to the people of this commu-
nifty as the ircarnat ton of all that was
selfish and greedy. Yet the Traction
Ccmpanys lines have been turned over
to trust company in which Mr.. Fisher
and his associates are directors, to OPP
crate them as they see fit, and through
this sale or combina ton or whatever it
may be called, Mr.. Fisher is. so far as
we can see. in as complete control as
ever of the street railway lines of this
entire community.
The fight of the News does not seem to
have accomplished the destruction of the
Fisher interests, however well it may
rave preserved those of N1essrs. John l..
Williams and Sons. The News tells us
that its present owners purchased it be-
cause The Times, the Leader and the
Dispatch would not fight for the enter
prises controlled by the Williams inter
csts. Since then the Williams syndicate
has also purchased the Dispatch.