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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14
Pung0teague.

Mr.. ard Mrs. o. X. Walker return
ed from a trip to Baltimore THIS
week.
The welcome fish horn was heard
for the first time this season In our
town on Tuesday.
Mr.. J. w. Ward, of Baltimore,aft
a visit of several days to relatives
and friends in our town, has returned
home.
Miss Gladys West, a very popular
young lady Of our town, quite SICK
for several weeks, we are glad to re
port, is now improving.
Mr.. James @. Doughty confined to
his home of late By n "rlsing hand"
which at one time, 1t was thought,
would have to be amputated is out
again.
Our esteemed and useful towns
man. DIR. F. G. A. Kellam, has been
in Baltimore for several days for
treatment. He has been quite SICK
since his arrival there but is now i'm
proving.
Our roads are again in a wretched
condition and will continue to be
during the rainy season unless the
county employs an engineer to assist
the road manager in making proper
drainage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levin & Ames, OF
our town, gave surprise party at
their home few days ago which was
a very enjoyable affair. On account
of the Lenten season many could not
participate la the pleasures, much to
their regret.
The Hoskins Lumber Co., of Balti-
more, which has been operating in
this section for over a year has been
of great benefit to many of our people.
Many thousands OF dollars have been
put into their pockets by the COM
pany for the trees bought OF them.
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Announcement.

To the Voters of Accomack County:
The new Constitution of the State OF Viz
ginia, adopted by the Convention OF IDOL z,
with the Schedule thereto annexed, provides,
that on the First day of February, A. d., 1904
the present judicial system of County Courts
in said State shall cease, and the judicial sys-
tenn OF Circuit Courts created by said Constr
tuition, shall go into operation; and further
provides, that in the County of Accomack,
there shall be elected on Tuesday after the
first Monday in November, A. D., 1903, with
other County officers, one County Clerk. who
shall be Clerk of the Circuit Court" for which
office hereby announce myself candidate
at said November election, subject TO nomina-
ton at the Democratic Primary Election 10
select candidates for County Offices.
Truly thankful to my fellow citizens tor
their support in the past, shall indeed be
sincerely grateful for continuance thereof
and If elected, shall strive with utmost en-
deavor TO discharge the duties of the office
faithfully, promptly, efficiently and obliging-
ly: ever seeking Divine guidance.
n the event Of my ele ,tiOn TO said ONCE, IL
is my purpose, on entering upon the duties
thereof. to request the Court to appoint Mr.
Robert II. Oldham and Mr.. John II. Wise
Deputy Clerks.
Very respectfully,
John d. Grant
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

Matthews-Nock-March 9Th, 1903,
at Assawaman, by Rev. Walter
Rhodes, Harry T. Matthews and
Miss Ella Mock.
Disharoon-Barnes-March 3, 1908,
at Accomac, by Rev. Robert N
Hartness, Larry T. Disharoon and
Miss Lillian Barnes.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14
Senator LeCat0 Dead.

A dispatch to the Public Ledger,
Norfolk, under date of March 18th,
says: Senator LeCato is In extremis
at Ford's Hotel His physicians say
he cannot live to day out. His illness
was referred to In the Senate, and in
respect the Senate adjourned.
A telegram received at the time Of
going to press was to the effect, that
he died Friday morning and his re-
mains would arrive at Keller Friday
night.
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w. ". BRYAN.
Principal. Greenback School
Hymeneal.
Scarburgh-Tyler.

The home of Mr.. John 8. Tyler,
Onapcock. was the scene OF very
pretty marriage last Wednesday eve
ming, the contracting parties being
Mr.. Thos. b. Scarburgh and Miss
Helen Tyler. Promptly at the APP
pointed hour, eight o'clock, the
bridal couple entered the parlor,
where surrounded by friends they
were made "man and wife," Rev.
Frank Tyler, a cousin of the bride,
officiating. Elegant refreshments
were served. The presents were very
handsome and numerous.
All join in wishing them many
happy years of married life.
Guest.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

Our buyer in New York is sending
US Spring Millinery. The styles of
Walking Hats are the best OF the
season-as exclusive as any can
claim. Our prices continue to be far
below regular prices. The secret OF
our lower ceiling is simply that we
know how and are willing.
Fashion information is here for
our callers. On our tables are best
Millinery Magazines, general Fashion
Magazines and Plates OF special Tall
ored Suits, all open for your use,free.
Visit US for Spring newness.
Riley's,
Onancock.
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E. S. Game Association.

Under the direction of the Eastern
Shore Game Association ten pairs OF
Monaghan Pheasants have been
turned out, five pairs at the head OF
Assawaman Mill branch in Accomac
and five pairs in Northampton. They
were secured at heavy expense and
by act of Legislature, just passed, a
heavy fine and imprisonment is Inn
posed upon anyone for killing or dis
abling them.
Member of Executive Com.
E. 8. g. A.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

Write to US tor estimates on door,
sash, blinds, stair-rails and all other
kinds of building material, hardware
paints, &c. Stock large, prices low
Mr.. R. D. L. Fletcher will be at Ac-
comac @. H., the first day of every
County Court, to receive orders fol
the firm.
Cape Charles Ice s. Lumber 90.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

The partnership heretofore existing
between the undersigned for the
practice of law, under the firm name OF
Wescott s. Gunter, has this day been
dissolved by mutual consent.
n. b. Wescott,
Ben T. Gunter.
March 4, 1908
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES
For the next 80 days l will clean up
the balance of my stock OF "Shade
and Ornamental" at very low prices,
az I have no time to give to the bust
ness. have several hundred each
of the Silver, Norway and Neugundo
Naples, White Ash and Irish JUMP
ers' 200 of the great Southern Mag
noIias at about half price. Every
lawn should have some of this frag-
rant blooming tree. This is the last
chance to get them Special prices on
large orders for street or cemetery
nnrnoses. Also few thousand
A. J. McMath,
Onley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

We have just received car of hay,
car of Florida shingles, cargo OF
corn, and have a full supply of stove
coal on hand; also nice seed oats.
Yours very truly,
Parksley Coal and Supply Go.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14
BUSINESS NOTICES.

For SALE-200,OOO of the following
varieties of strawberry plants: John
sons Early, Michaels Early, Meeks
Early. Hoffman and Lady Thompfon,
at $l00 per thousand.
w. E. Farlow,
New Church, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

For SALE-One fine young mare
for farm, straight and broken to all
harness about 900 pounds weight, al
so young mule straight and broken
to ali harness. Will sell cheap.
j. L. Sterling,
Horntown, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

have just received a bigshipment
of New Home" and white" sewing
machines, and have half Car load of
"Wheeler and Wilson's" on the way.
Prices right.
John L. Robinson,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

We can now furnish the farmers
with high grade fertilizers for Irish
and sweet potatoes, onion sets and
seed peas.
T. s. Hopkins & Co.,
Tasley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

WANTED-Salesman in general
store. Must be experienced sober and
come recommended. Good salary to
right man. Address,
P.O. Box, 300, Cheriton, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

We have in 6xS glass, domestic and
oil for same, double drags, plows,
horse and hand fertilizer sewers.
Prices right.
Il. 8. Hopkins Il Co.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

CHARACTERIZATION, owned by
Ernest Walls, will trot st. Paul,
owned by Webster Taylor, for the
sum of one hundred dollars (Sl0O.OV
side on Tasley track on the 4th OF
July. Will pnt up forfeit of TWEEN
ty dollars if he accepts challenge.
Ernest Walls.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

NoTIcE-Any person having money
to loan by deed-of-trust, on unincum-
bered real estate, will please COM
municate with
Geo. E. Winder,
Pungoteague, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

Nor1cE-Anyone wishing an in
sect powder distributor, price "a 90
cash. for applying dry Paris Green
for round potato bugs, would do well
to call or write to
E. Baker,
Pocomoke City, Md, or
O. NJ. Chandler.
Mappsville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

Nor1cE-The trustees Of Metomp'
kin District ask for bids to build q
public school house at Zion. Send I'D
bids by the 10Th of March. Plans
and specifications can be found with
D. H. Johnson, O. 8. b.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

For SALE-Lady Thompson and
East Seeding strawberry plants at
$1.00 per thousand.
A. 7. Scott, Onley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

5000 rolls wall papers just received
all styles and prices. Good assort-
ment of patterns to select from.
The Belle Haven Furniture Co.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

For SALE-Stock of goods worth
from 81, 900 to $1,000 in storehouse at
Dalbys, Northampton Co. Stand is
a good one, being in thrifty sec
ton, Al miles from station and one
mile of shipping point by water at
which good oyster business is con-
ducted. Will lease storehouse for
term of years. For further particu-
lars apply to
Jno. A. Nottingham,
Dalbys.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

NoTIcE-I offer for sale my house
and lot with seven and one-twelvth
acres of land q 1-12 a. J, of best quail
ty. situated on the road from ASA =
waman to Atlantic, at present occu-
pied by me-a good site for mercan-
tile business. For further particu-
lars, apply to
Assawaman, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

Mr.. Charles F. Chase. of Baltimore,
will establish a canning factory at
Rue's wharf this summer.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

STRAYED-Left my premises, on
Arthur Ooard farm, about 4 weeks
ago, 2 sows-color, black and white,
ages and years, respectively, no
marks, but the oldest is lame in hind
leg. Information of them will be re-
warded. Daniel Wise, or
Roy D. White.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-03-14

For SALE-At a sacrifice, my home
at Temperanceville. Lot contains nine
acres (six acres cleared and three
thicket) of land, of fine quality and
rich. Premises all new. A delight
ful home for a small trucker or re-
tired farmer.
Colmore E. Byrd,
Temperanceville, Va.
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FOR RENT-Farms for the coming
year.
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Mrs. Mary A. Slant, an aged lady
of this section, is quite sick with
pneumonia.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-11-02
MOSQUITOES IN COURT.

just mosquitoes
parties the suit involved of much interest
ologsts physicians we'll lawyers. whose
leading institutions college and cotton factory In the nsr
ton of learning tertn malaria which every days.
and quaan malaria which the fever every three days.
developed among the students.
Members Of the faculty accepting the conclusions Of specialists
discover their breeding In the entire vicinity the only body
water OF the pond that supplied for the wheels
doubtedy the prolific source Of the alaFia-carng insects Appeal
made the factory owners drain the pond and substitute
This do authority Board
etiology Of malaria agreed with the professors the pond
must be the breeding Of the of mosquitoes that infested
fere with the local cotton manufacturing industry but as the ma
at the college the increase the order was given that
the dams be demolished and the pond emPued
The cotton men got stay OF proceedings the court contest
by mosquitoes and that these insects their but
they demanded evidence that mosquito larvae had ever been
This question only experts
justice and sanitation eminent scientists Of Washington sent
to examine the field Investigations disclosed surprising
The most minute search failed to locate single MOSQUITO larva
mpond the vicinity of the college
filled post holes barrels old tin containing water in
breeding numbers More still of the
Va p IF the Boapd on the back
The explanation therefore furnished the that mosquitoes
with scum No. Running streams or ponds ppd freely by wind
wreck the fra membrane that supports the larvae of the AnoPfS
erss b inM Ie'v whose banks were free from gae
kept frequent motion by the
about only standing the community which mosquitoes
breeding
satisfy parties this condition prevailed twelve
scientists graduated offered reward Of fifty dollars
mosquito found in the mill pond These
experts the ways of the insect searched the pond with
oroughne but result of their scientific crusade only
found and that fragile condition that
expired before it could be offered in evidence
of the college against the factory thrown
of court establishment employing hundred
people doing business of nearly million dollars annually
saved the
drain small pools, all mosquito breedng
receptaces pour petroleum oil bitches where water
promises other sections OF the SoutSatuday Evening
Post
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HILO COFFEE SHOP POLITICAL SINkERS.

"The campaign drawing close remarked the Cheerful
Liar, and I'm rather glad of it. Do you know think the Home
Rulers have been telling story their capabilities long that
they begin believe the fact Keoanu really magnes he
will make good sheriff The latest have heard about him his
about not aesng lepe Of he the idea from the
late Bob Wilcox No intelligent enough will believe that
officer of the law will refuse placed
in his hands
Keoanu may Hawaiian this point but
he will fool them all His yarns remind of the candidate
who before election promised the give them kind of
weather they wished.
Keolanu tells the Hawaians he will epers if he is
elected sheriff and when the he
of those unfounates he will put blame Board Health
Il wonder who the Oahu Home Rulers will for sheriff
that Wilcox is dead? asked the Early Riser He died politically
year ago and now he has finished the job
Robert character Hawaiian affairs said the Knocker
"and there his place Oily Bill White perhaps
cunning than Wilcox possessed but he lacks leadership White
will deceive the natives but he have the in that
line that Wilcox had Nor he be the leader
the matter and his failure to keep promises made before going
Congress injured him. To mind there element of danger
to the Hawaiians as long as he on the carpet"
mot than with other leaders, said the Cheerful The
Hawaiian Home Rulers hold the key the political situation this
Territory and they bent turning Unfortunately they made
mistakes the selection county
hard realize that good government will follow
"To my greatest sufferers
Rule candidates will be plantations Riser
that everyone else indirectly The Home Rulers think
that the prosperity of the country depends upon closing plan
aons Take Blacow, for He really stronger against
Ldgate who OF plantation we'll chairman of
Hamak1a Road Board than he against other individual He
makes of that he intends investigating idgate
ging him through the mud if there sight
Ldgate apaet regarding the
whether the Home Rule victorious though and
plantation will
And here is another Bacow Ldgate
he job of road that had been promised
him. Lidgae chairman of the Road Board gave Anton
Fernandez would think that gratitude
Fernandez composition. But He is working overtime
the Bacow negecng the
Board him look after Every candidate
Rule ticket pledged down the plantations Whether
thew will to do it is another be
battle CRY which
take anv such chances.'-Eawai Herald.
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10 winches secured TO lever arms. which
rest on hydraulic jacks. After all that has
been accomplished. Mr. Richardson de-
clares. nothing will remain but to lift the
wreck
:. This will be. according to bis plan, very
simple affair The 1858 hydraulic jacks.
working in harmony. will gradually draw
the cables taut and slowly and steadily raise
the Maine from her muddy bed until she
stands high IN the water again.
When the vessel has been raised to the
deaired height it is to be buoyed by great
many alright casks Enough OF these will
be provided and harnessed to the sides of
the wreck to sustain the tonnage Of the
heaviest battieship afoat Then the Maine
will be ready to leave the harbor and be
towed home to the United States.
The cost OF raising the batueship has
been estimated at s1cO 600 making allow
ance for the percentage demanded by the
Cuban Department of Finance for all
wrecks raised Engineer Richardson has
received SUFFICIENT financial back
ing to insure the completion OF the work
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tom. where the heavy stream OF water win
quickly force away the soft deposit As
the water digs It's way into the mud the
tube Will be extended by the addition of
other lengths. and SO on until the keel Ia
reached Two tubes working from opposite
sides will meet in the shape OF v beneath
the keel of the boat and will ht together
there TO form q V-shaped tube extending
from one side to the other.
When the tubes meet and have been locked
together. the pumps on one side only will
continue to work. forcing a stream right
through the two tubes down one side under
the Seei and up the other side of the wreck.
Then wooden or rubber ball. fitting nicely
into the tube. will be inserted in the mouth
and attached to this ball will be a long stout
cord. This cord win be used for drawing
through rope. and the rope. In turn. win
haul through the tube the strong wire cable.
This process is to be repeated over and
over again until a total of 1874 cables have
been strung Hnder the wrecked battIeships
keei from how/to stern,
: The ends Of the cables will be fastened
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WIN. G. IRWIN & COMPANY, Id
AGENTS ToH

Western Sugar Refining Co.. San
Francisco, Cal.
Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadsl-
phia, Pa
Newell Universal Mill Co., Msnufac-
turere of National Cane Shredder, New
York, II. z.
Paraflne Paint Company, San Fran
cisco, Cal.
Ohlandt & Co., San Francisco, Cal.
Pacific OF, Transportation Co., San
Francisco, Cal
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Pope encourage senced his family Its members talked
much newspaper from all quarters OF the globe HIS
Rome They lodge
Vatican which is poPulous quarter of the CITY,
on third floor brother who keeps Rese about
to sell it Crawford says that the Curia thinks that is
harm to birth thing parade and that all
the Pope lowy origin getting the OF
educated Catholics
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rug Deeper and deeper into tho
muddy red OF Havana Harbor, thel
'Feck OF toe ,lifated batt.esbIp
MsiaS - 70 be raised at last sss4A-->4es:s.,.
E"1' Wednesday DornIngth Department
81 Finance Or ,hs Republ,r of Cuba will
u'e' 10 take dLsi acriou on a proposition
submitted by Mr. George Richardson, Chi.
'ago engineer for lifting the Maine wreck
BODILY sna to~iug ~ back to the United
States
A' Richardson's scheme has been pro-
uouneeo oy pavai experts and by profession
al vrsek- raisers. to be the only perfectly
pracucai and feasibla plan suggested for
lifting the battieship Among these 10 Ad-
uirai Winfield Scott Schley. who. by the
way. has bad considerable experience 10 the
sinking of1ghting ships and knows a great
deal about raising them. too.
: Urged by patriotic motives and a desire
TO achieve lasting fame. many American In
Sentors. ship-builders and wreck raisers
have puzzled hard over the problem of rails.
Ing the Maine. They began Immediately
after the awful night OF February Is. 1898.
when the beautiful battIeship was suddenly
rent asunder by frigh,fui explosion, and
she has lain ever since. here distorted beams
barely visible above tho waters edge at
low tire. to mark the steeI-clad grave OF
two hundred American sailors ..,ss,.s ...rltfA
These schemes for raising the Maine Eel,
through or we're declared impracticabie enc
BY one Last Spring the Cuban Govern:
ment advertised for bids for removing the
Maine the sunken wreck being considered q
menace to navigation No, one bid had
been sent IN on July l. the date specified
for opening the proposals. Ar Richardson
vas then working on his plans but could
rot complete them 10 time tor presentation.
Just what future awaits the Maine after
she Is lifted out OF the mud and made
Suoyart once more has not been dinni,eiy
decided upon. II is probable she will be
taken TO St Louis for the Worlds Fair
next year and eventually broken up and
disposed OF IN sections suitable To preserve
as souvenirs
Mr. Richardson's plan briefly stated, is
to lift the wreck bodily from its bed Of
mud to the surfsGe again and give It buoy
.ency by an ingenious harness Of water
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tight casks The exact details OF this part
OF his plan are being kept a secret by M !,
Richardson at present
During the year. that the wreck has
been lying at the bottom OF the barber II
has gradually sunk. inch By inch. deeper
into the mud The last measurements
taken show that IL bias now embedded tt
s.lf TO depth Of fifty feet thereby max
Ing the task OF raising the osttleship q
most dif3crlt one -. - --.-,'@-.t->-r'- p :
y. Mr.. Richardson Will begin ~ driving
several parallel rows Of stout piles at each
side OF the wreck These piles will rest on
the hardpan and will project several feet
above the surface OF the water. ~--A'E-- =:
- Upon the piles platforms viii Se built
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"el John said the eminent parsonage who invalid
it wishes now? My biographer No your
celency replied the butler your physician "Ah! Almost the
same thing work upon my life too-Phladepia Press
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Savings Department.
Insurance Department.

Agents for FIRE, MARINE, LIFE,
ACCIDENT. and EMPLOYEES LA
BILITY INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Insurance office, 924 Bethel street.
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Commercial and Travellers Letters az
Credit issued on the Bank o. California
and N. M. Rothschild & Sons, London
Correspondents: The Bank Of CALI
fornia, Commercial Banking Co. Oh
sydney, Ltd, London.
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WIN. c. IRWIN & co. Ltd.

VIM, q. Irwin. President and Manage
Claus Spreckels. e. First Vice-Prestdenl
w. n. Giffard. Second vice-Prestdent
h. M. Whitney, Jr. Treasurer and Sec
George W. Ross. ..Auoieof
Sugar Factors and Commission Agents
AGENTS FOR THE
Oceanic Steamship Company
OF San Francisco. Cal.
AGENTS FOR THE
Scottish Union & National 1nsurenss
Company of Edinburgh.
wilhelma of Magdeburg General Ah-
surance Company.
Associated Assurance Company %
Munich & Berlin.
Alliance Marine & General Assurance
Co., Ltd, of London.
ROYAL Insurance Company OF LaveE-
pool, Alliance Assurance Company %
Lon on.
Rochester German Insurance cosn-
pany Of n. Y.