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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-11
GOLD CANNON BALLS.
The Jungle Hidden Treasure OF an
East Indian Princess.

Not long ago an old peasant was
wandering I'm the jungle about half n
mile from the city of Ahmadnager, in
India. when he found a round ball Of
metal. II was black and locked like
an Old iron round shot, but when the
old man lifted it lac was struck with
its immense weight. He carried 1t
home and found on scratching it that
il was a lump of solid gold. 1t weighed
eight pounds and It's sale made the
finder rich for life.
There are many more of these cam
non balls, each worth Il small fortune,
lying hid or buried in the rccesscs OF
this Jungle. and their story is curious
one. At the end Of the sixteenth CEN
fury Akbar, the greatest emperor Hin
dustan ever saw, was at the height
of his glory. At the head of his CON
Ouering army he summoned Ahmad-
mayer to surrender. The city and IFS
rich treasure were then under the rule
Of the Princess Cande. Knowing that
resistance could he but short, and in
bitter rage against tie opproSsor, she
caused all the treasure Of gold ana
silver to be melted down. She cast
the metal into cannon balls ana en-
gravcd upon each malcdictions against
the conqucror These were fred into
the Jungle and when AEbar entered
the city. instead of tie rich hoard he
had hoped to win, he found treasury
absolutely empty.
That this is not the only occasion
upon which cannon balls of sold have
been cast is proved 10y the fact that h
the treasury Of the shah of Persia
there may be seen in thc Same rcon
where stands the famous roacoes
throne two small glohular proj"ctilF'
of gold. They were estimated by re-
cent visitor to weigh about thiriy-cn'
pounds each and are roughly mHC'
Their origin or purpose is. however
totally forgotten. 1t is only known
that they are very old.-Chicaso Chron
! icle.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-11
I5ov Climate Has Changed.

In Switzerland mean temperature
equal to that of north Africa at the
present time is shown by its fossil
fora to have prevailed during the MIC
cone or middle tertiary epoch. An
thropoid apes lived in Germany and
France: fig and cinnamon trees flour
ished at Dantzic; in Greenland, up to
70 degrees Of latitude. magnolias
bloomed and vines ripened their fruit,
while in Spitzbcrgen and even in Grin
nell Land, within little more than .
degrees of the pole, swamp Expresses
and waInuts, cedars, lines, planes and
poplars grew freely, water lilies Gov
cred over standing pools and irises
lifted their tall heads by the margins
Of streams and rivers.-Edinburgh Re
view.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-11
pcotcr to Death with n Bible.

A case Of a native Hawaiian who
WAS beaten to death with Bible In the
hands of kuhuna, or native sore cur
err. is reported from the island of Ia
wall. The victim was i'll in bed and
after being treated by Il regular ply
stefan. sent for n kuhuna, having more
faith in the native medicine man"
The kuhuna declared that the patient
was possessed by devils and proceeded
70 east them out by beating him over
the head with Bible. The wife of the
sick man was also induced to do some
beating. and then the kuhuna resumed
operations. The man died rs result
Of the beating. The kuhuna mas been
held for manslaughter
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-11
A NIinisfer.s story.

Senator Turner of the Alaskan boun-
darv commission said the other day:
"When | 20 to church l am as silent
as q mouse from the moment l enter
till l leave. But l was not always so.
In the little Missouri town of Edna,
where l was brought up, was pref
tv disorderly churchgOer. One Sun
day, when l was about thirteen, we
had a strange minister to preach. l
sat with four or five other lads, ana
we made a great deal Of noise. The
stranger put up with us for long
time. Then he looked at us. hate
he said, to reprove any disorderly per-
son from the pulpit-in fact, l make II
rule never to do this. Let me tell
you why. Once a young man behaved
very badly while l was preaching.
spoke TO him, and his conduct became
worse. Again l spoke to him, ana
again his conduct became worse. -Four
or five times l paused TO rebuke TINS
young man, and each time he carried
on in a more heathenish manner than
before. At the end of the service they
told me of the mistake l had made.
The young man was a lunatic.'
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-11
Har Advantage.

ooh. dearw said little Harolds
mother. who was somewhat rheumatic.
81 seem to ache all over"
"Wen." said her sweet child, I'm
sorry but not as sorry as I'd be for
father if he felt that way.
"Why would you feel more sorry for
your father, love"
"Cause they'd be such lot more OF
him TO ache."-Chicago Record-Herald'
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-11
The Result of Four Years In Congress

To sum it all up. | received $4,000 III
salary. $500 FOR clerk hire, $4OO for
mileage and $500 for stationery, or
S25.7OO | am now referred TO in the
newspapers as the Hon. Blank, eX-
member of congress. | lost the greater
part of my law practice but | can get
that back and some more with 1t, Tor
my reputation in the district has been
increased, as a whole, 10y my service at
Washington. Financially am several
thousand dollars worse off than l was
before | was elected. | can get that
back too. The feature that bothers
most is that both my wife and myself,
after our experience at Washington,
are dissatisfied with the humdrum life
in our country town. We had things
and saw things at Washington that are
beyond our reach here. 1t is hard to
settle down.-Eyerybody's Magazine.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-11

Judge-bo you solemnly swear to
tell the truth, the whole truth ana
nothing but the truth?
Witness-I do.
Judge-What is your occupation?
Witness-I was employed in the
weather bureau.
Judge-You are eXcused.-Philadel-
phia Telegraph.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-11

1t is quite usual in Wales for old
people to 20 to Sunday school. There
are not many even among the Welsh
colder boys" like Mr.. ]. Pearsons, Rad
cliTe Hall. Radcliffe. who has just re-
ceived a gold medal for regular attend
ance. Mr.. Pearsons has passed his
ninetieth birthday, and he has been q
scholar at the parish church Sunday
school for fifty years.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-11
Whom the Barber Was n Wit.

In original literature the barber Is
n great figure. and Arabian tales are
full Of him. In Italy and Spain he was
often the brightest man in town, and
his shop was headquarters for VIII
and intrigue. Jasamin became famous
as a poet in southern France and re
cited his verses with razor, scissors
brush and comical gestures as he dress
cd the hair and beard of fine ladies and
gentlemen in his shop. He had a great
RIM made money, hived fame, and
Smiles made a book about him.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-11

An old friend of Count Leo TolStoi,
writing TO the Novoe Nremya, relates
an amusing incident which occurred
in the novelist's recent visit to the
Crimea. 4 rich American arrived III
his Yacht. accompanied by party OF
friends. and asked permission to see
the great Russian, who was Ill promlS
ing that they would be content with a
glimpse and would not trouble MIN
with n talk. leave was granted. FOL
stoi sat upon his balcony, "like Bud
dbist idol" as he said. and the whole
partv Of Americans defiled slowly and
silently before him, taking their gaze
as they passed One lady. however re-
fused to be bound by the contract. she
stood still for Il minute and shouted:
LEO Tolstoi, Leo TolstOi. All your
noble writings have had a profound IN
fuencc upon my life, but the one which
has taught me the most is your
Here she forgot tie name Of the work.
The sick author leaned over the rail OF
the balcony and whispered. with 4
smile. "The Dead SoulsT eyes, yes
she replied "That book" said Tolstoi.
twas written by Gogol. not by me-"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-11

"Whcre were they married.
81 Amt jest sure" answered the
small boy, "'cause they left me home,
but | guess it was in the steeple."
"In the stcoplo"
"Wcll. l heard EN- say it was a high
church wedding. Chicago Post.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-11
Hia InRsDOrf.

A story has reached the state depart
ment at Washington of a novel use to
which a life insurance policy was re-
Gently put by an American travelling
in Russia. The citizen in question had
neglected to provide himself with a
passport. and when he arrived at the
borders of the cars domains he was
held up by an official with demand
for his passport. For an instant the
American was stumped, bat he quickly
rose to the emergency. Diving into his
inside pocket, he pulled out his life in
surance policy and handed it to the
Russian. The latter gravely looked
the paper over, carefully scrutinizins
the imposing looking seal and the ar
raw of signatures. With a satisfied air
he handed back the paper and the
American passed on.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-11

Philanthropist-You say bad htera-
ture brought you here? What made
you read it?
Convict didn't wrote it. l WIZ
q poet an had ter steal ter keep from
starvin' Judge.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-11

There are two kinds of unhappy PEG
ole in the world-those who are sad
because they are not known and those
who are miserable because they are
I.....,-., 10 NIL
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-11

ST" Stops for passengers on sigma
or notice to conductor.
sc" Stops only to let off passengers
from Cape Charles and points South,
and take on passengers for points
North of Delmar.
SD" Stops only to let off passen-
gers from points North OF Delmar,
ard take on passengers for Cape
Charles and points South.
Trains 81 and SO will stop at all
stations on Sunday for local passen-
gers, on signal or notice to conductor
r. b. Cooke, j. Ct. Rodgers.
Traffic Manager. Supt.
Norfolk, VS.. Cape Charles, We
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-11

Tommy-Ma. can play maxim be-
lieve I'm entertainin another little
boy?
Mamma-Yes, dear, Of course.
Tommy-All right. Gimme some
cake for him.-EXchange
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-11

Ethel-Isn't Judy newsyF
Mavme-Isn't she, though? She tells
so much | don't see how she gets time
to hear anything.-Detroit Free Press.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-11

Men do not change much. after all.
Three hundred years ago wise man
wrote this: ~ man knows little who
tells his wife all he knows. '-Atchi-
snn Globe.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-11

Don't think that every sad eyed wo-
pan you meet has loved and lost. shs
may have loved and got him.-Lyre.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-11
Casc For Hague Tribunal.

Russia-Why may we not march
shoulder to shoulder for the good Of
China?
Japan-Uow can we? Your shoulder
IS 4 foot higher than mine.-Chicago
Tribune.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-07-11
ONANCOCK TELEPHONE
Directory.

SPENCER F. ROGERS-President.
ALBERT J. McMATH-Secretary.
JOHN w. ROGERS-Treasurer.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-15
A MARRIAGE.

Washington, Jan. 7.-Representa-
tive Charles r. Thomas of the third
North Carolina district, gave his
North Carolina colleagues a surprise
to-day when he arrived in Washing
ton with Mrs. Thomas and register
ed at the Riggs House. The bride is
Mrs. Mary Rufin Hill, a daughter
of one of North Cardinals oldest and
most prominent families. Only a few
relatives and intimate friends had
been taken into the confidence Of the
bride and groom. The marriage took
place yesterday afternoon at four
O'Clock at the home of Mrs. Thomas
Rufin in Hillsboro. Rev. Mr.. Wal
tiers was the officiating clergyman.
It was a quiet home affair and was
witnessed by relatives and q few in
innate friends. There were no at
PENDANTS.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-15
PRESIDENTIAL POSSIBLE
TIES.

Let no one say the Democratic
party lacks for leaders, when it has
Arthur Pue German, Judge Allen
Parker and Richard Olney to draw
from. The country has confidence in
either of the three men named, and
any one of them would be a salts
factory nominee.
Just at present Judge Parker's
name is frequently heard. 1t is
claimed for him that he al carry
the State Of New York. Certain it is,
he has never been defeated in a pop
ular race, and he has never bolted a
Democratic ticket. He is now chief
Justice of New York's highest court,
to which place he was elected by a
plurality $4,000.
A quiet campaign in his favor is
progressing throughout the country,
and no doubt he will be warmly
sunported in the national conven
tion. But so will Mr.. German and
Mr.. Olney. In the South Mr.. Cor
man. who led the fight against the
Force Bill, will have many friends,
and New England at least will rally
around Mr. Olney.
The Democratic party is fortunate
its chief issue, for the Dingley tar
if and the trusts it has created is to
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-15
BEYOND LORENZ'S HELP.
John Swain, in McClure's.

john SN aII, Al VIII -
There were many touching scenes
in this little ante-chamber. A worn
little woman, thin, haggard, ragged,
carried IN her arms a cripple girl of
8 years. She found herself in the
front rank, and timidly handed up
the little girl to be examined. Hope
lighted her face; anxiety and love
were mingled with it, She read the
unfavorable answer before he spoke
it. The child was hopelessly par
aIyzed, and he could do nothing for
her. The mother sank sobhir@ to
the cement floor, the surgeon bowed,
and, taking her hand, raised her up.
Tears were in his own eyes at her
grief. It was not like that Of those
who were stronger and had other
children. To the little woman this
child was all in the world. And DR..
Lorenz, bending, kissed her hand as
he restored the child, saying in Ger
man, winch was her tongue, "Mad-
am, I cannot help your child. But
God may heal her in His own
time.o
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-15

be the chief issue of the campaign.
Upon that issue any n of the three
men-Gorman, Parker and Olney-
can sweep the country. The coun-
try has at length ascertained the
true inwardness of Dingleyism. It is
we'll known now eve to hlany Re-
%publicans, and if we pull together
D~ingleyism and Republicanism will
be buried in one grave in 1904.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-15
LADIES RE4H

Four years ago my health com
p|etely gave way, L was 4S years
old, and was FRUSTRATED from trou-
h!es pertaining to my sex. The doc
tors said there was no hope for me;
| might live a year, / might not live
g. month L was confined to my bed
for three months, and for ABOUT a
year would have fainting spells that
exhausted me SO that [ would be
confined to my bed after each one,
for two or three weeks None of my
family had any hope of ever seeing
me- well again, nor did my doctor. /
Was weak and nervous and in a
FIJI ipg cordi.icn gepera'ly Scme
friends III Charlotte advised me to
try Mrs joe Persons Remedy. As
u drowning person will catch at &
straw. I was wiling to try anything.
[ bought half-dozen bottles and took
it, bat could D see that is did me-
any good Still. not knowing what
else 10 do. / bought anothe half
dozen, and without any faith in it
r anything else, [ continued it Be,
fore [ had take en- the dozen bottles ]
fe-t a little stronger. [ took the
Remedy regularly for one year, tex
leg IN ali about three dozen bottles.
and Il has restored me to health
Ny health is better than it was for
VI ars before I was taken down. and
[ feel that all danger has passed.
Ny nervousness is cured. It has
been two Years siAue I stopped The
Remedy since I needed it. I can.
not say too much in it's praise. My
doctors said my trouble was canoe
rous. but I think now it was change
ofe lis. Inns. @HoMAs JOINS.
auburn, n. @, Sept %. 1862.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-15
TAXES

Those who have not paid their
City Taxes for 1902, will now please
come forward and settle. or they
may expect garnishees to be served,
and cost added. or any other means
resorted to that is provided by law.
Ample indulgence has been given
and now these taxes must be paid
w. II. COLLINS,
City Tax Collector.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-15
|ND|ANOLA POSTOFFICE.
FICE OPENED AGAIN.
Senator McLaurin Again Confe1s
With the Postmaster Gen
eral on the Situation at
Indianola. He Urged
the Re-opening of
the Office.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator
McLaurin, of Mississippi, to-day
conferred with Postmaster General
Payne regarding the Indianola,
Miss, postofice and again urged the
re-opening of the Office, either with
Or without Minnie Cox, the present
postmaster, in charge of the Office.
Senator McLaurin showed Mr..
Payne a telegram he received to-day
from P. G. Chapman, an attorney Of
Indianola, stating that the postmas-
ter resigned voluntarily, that she
left town voluntarily, and that she
will be protected if she returns.
Senator McLaurin said he was able
to give assurance that the postmas-
ter would be entirely safe in return
ing, and stated that the present sit
uation imposed great hardships on
the people of Indianola. The pres
ent attitude Of the administration is
that the postOffice should be reopen
ed and hat the postmaster should re-
turn and be assured of protection. If
the mayor and sheriff will give as
uranc of her safety Postmaster Gen
eral Payne will recommend to Presi-
dent Roosevelt, who is personally
considering the case, that the post
office be re-established and the pres
ent postmaster brought back to In
dianola and again installed in
charge. Senator McLaurin was told
that while assurances from private
citizens were gratifying, official as.
is a prerequisite, and this
assurance will be requested by Sen.
ator McLaurin. Senator McLaurin
also conferred with the President re.
garding the case.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-15

WANTED-For U. S. Army, able
bodied, unmarried men, between
ages of 21 and 35, citizens Of United
States, of good character and tempe
rate habits, who can speak, read and
write English. For further informa-
ton, apply to Recruiting Officer,
First National Bank building, Char
lotte, N. c.; Southern Loan and
Trust building, Greensboro, N. c.;
or 40 Patton Ave, Asheville, N. G..
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-15
PENDANTS

YOUNG MEN
from G~oldsboro and vicinity at
once to prepare for positions in
the Government Service. Apply
to Inter State Cores. Inst, Cedar
Rapids, Ia. 2msno726
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-18

e-12, 1890 teams from Minnesota, Iowa, nli-s
MOS, Michigan and Wisconsin competing. Col
had charge The battle was good naturally
fought and won by the Minnesota team with
score Of 2,3s4; Wisconsin, 2,27S; Illinois. 1856;
Iowa, 2,296; Michigan, 2,225. No unpleasant
ness of any kind was noted.
The second annual interstate rifle competition
took place at Springfield ILL.,, Sept. TIP, 1891.
the competition was as follows Illinois, 2,677;
Wisconsin,, 2.663; Minnesota, 2,5S2, and Iowa,
2.5SS. thus giving the trophy to Illinois by the
small margin of eight points over Wisconsin.
/ At the close of this contest there was feel
ing that combination had been formed whereby
the trophy, went to Illinois. This feeling was
skirmish firing the lowest team in the. contest
fired several shots on the targets of the win
ming team Thus Wisconsin was beaten out
OF the houors. This ended the interstate COM
and Illinois has continued to hold the
trophy unchallenged for twelve years.
Get Together Again.
The revival brought about by the active
work of Adjutant General L. d. Libbey of Min
nesota, who sent out letters to the adjutants
general of the states last competing, which re-
suited In a meeting in Chicago last summer,
which provided for the coming competition.
Michigan, owing to the inferior gun with which
IT is armed decided not to enter this year, and
1t is very probable that the competition to be held
next year will be with the Krag-Jorgensen rides
There Is much speculation rs to the outcome
Minnesota has some excellent shots. and 1t Is
we'll known that Iowa has particularly strong
team. Little Is known to the Illinois team
The last named Wills bring the trophy when 1t
comes which Will be turned over to the camp
commander. Lieutenant Colonel George Whit
ney. i;
The Illinois Team,
The rifle team which will represent the Illi-
nois National Guard selected by the adju-
tant general at Springfield yesterday, as fol-
lows:
Captain Eicl inspector of rifle practice, Sixth
infantry; Major Damon, Quartermaster, Fourth
II.
Thompson. Quinn, w. X. Thompson and Hopps
Corporal d. NJ. Lewis and Private e. S. Jones.
First infantry; Lieutenant Henry, kerna and
Sargeants Peterson and Breidt, Second infantry;
Captain Alsp and Lieutenant Daniels, First
cavalry, and Sergeant j. T. Scott, Sixth In
fantry -sr
Captain j. W. Cushman, Sixth infantry, is
detailed as coach or spotter. The team which
has been practicing at Springfield for several
days, left last night for Chicago, and will leave
that city Sunday for Lake City,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-18
PRESIDENT HELPED HIM
Former Rough Rider VIII Be Treated in
a Government Hospital.

Former Rough Rider VIII Be Treated in
IA Government Hospital.
JAMESTOWN, N. DIV. w. 'Hamlin, who
received wound in the lung in sn1ix-up with
a policeman July 4, will receive treatment at
result of Presidents Rooseyelts influence. Ham
lin. recently wrote the president and asked he
could be cared for at government hospital.
He stated that he had served with the prest-
dents rough riders in Cuba and gave the facts
in regard to the manner in which he had been
wounded letter received from the
president yesterday, in which it was stated that
Francisco hospital. He viii leave for there in
q few days Is
At the annual meeting Of the Alliance. Hail
association of North Dakota, a farmers COM
pany, the assessment for this year was fixed
at IS cents an acre on all grain insured. The
regular rate is 45 cents acre The rate OF
35 cents is considered remarkably low. 4
Judge s. L. Glaspell has returned from Fes-
sender, where he held a term of the district
court. One Of the most Interesting cases tried
was the divorce case of Muss vs. Muss, the hus-
band being the plaintiff. J., Ortmann, witness
for the plaintiff, testified that he had had Grim
inal relations with Mrs. Muss After he had
finished his story Judge Glaspell ordered the
sheriff to place the witness under arrest and
Ortmann spent the night in jail, and the next
day it was discovered that he could not be
prosecuted, the statute Of li1ntatio would
rot permit proceedings to be instituted a yea,
after such offense had been committed
William Taylor, who pleaded guilty to blind
plugging, was sentenced to pay. fine of $2O(
and serve ninety days in jail
Of auditor of Foster county, has been with
4 rF a