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ST. PETERSBURG.
Life In the Collars of the Cxar's Ina-
perla1 City.

perlal City.
The heavy foods in st. Petersburg re-
Gently drove to the surface 250,O0O peo-
pie who prey upon the tolerance Oh
householders by living in their cellars.
The return to underground lodgings Of
the army of i'll nourished persons has
added enormously to death rate which
was already much larger than that In
any other Christian capital 1t is part
of an unwrittsn code that lady or
gentleman should not know where cei'
lars, garrets, laundry rooms or serv'
ants quarters are, and genuine 81
Petersburg householder never does
know from one years end to another.
Mrs. Mccormick, the wife OF the
American ambassador, after she and
Mr.. Mccormick had moved into the
palace they now occupy In st. Peters
burg. became conscious OF singular
smells. The fragrance Of stale herrings,
onions, soapy water, boiling cabbage,
penetrated to her drawing room. AS
competent housekeeper, she made in
ouiry. No one would tell her at hrst,
but finally the butler admitted the
odors came from those who lived In the
cellars. Lived in the cellars! How
could that be? To the horror Of the
servants, she insisted on going to the
cellars, where she actually found sixty
eight permanent dwellers. She called
in a policeman and had them all turn
ed out.
Mrs. Mccormick mentioned her sim
gular discovery to the Countess dc
Montebello, the wife Of the then
French ambassador. THAT is moth
ing" said the countess. my sister and
her children were coming to see me.
My maid said:
MADAME, would earnestly advise
you not to have the children come
"'What do you mean? Why notr
said.
at don't mean anything. Only l
think the children should not come.
They might get Ill
II asked her what she meant by such
nonsense and questioned her sharply.
She was distressed, and only after a
long time would she say, mysteriously:
"'There are fifteen cases of diph-
iberia In the house.
II found that more than 100 people
lived In the cellars and that as the
maid had said, fifteen children had the
diphtheria."
Some thousands actually live under
the Winter palace. Not only that but
recently dairy with several cows was
found In full operation in the imperial
cellar. The cows had to go, but the
people were not disturbed. That would
have been out of keeping with Russian
carelessness and noblesse oblige.-Col-
| Hers Weekly.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-02-13
The Best Novels.

The Back Bay Literary circle OF Bos-
ton recently voted on what the mem
bers considered the best novels. These
received the majority of votes:
Best sensational novel, woman In
White" Collins.
Best historical novel, "Kenilworth,'
Scott.
Best dramatic novel, "Jane Eyre,
Bronte.
Best marine novel, "Red Rover
Cooper.
Best country life novel, Lorna
Doone," Blackmore.
Best military novel, "Charles O'Mal'
ley" Lever.
Best religious novel, "Hypata,'
Kingsley.
Best sporting novel, "Digby Grand
Melville.
Best political novel, "Coningsby,'
Disraeli.
Best novel written for purpose
"Uncle Toms Cabin" Stowe.
Best imaginative novel, Marble
Faun," Hawthorne.
Best pathetic novel, "Silas Marner,'
Eliot.
Best humorous novel, "Pickwick Pa
pers," Dickens.
Best English novel, "Adam Bede,
Eliot.
Best American novel, Scarlet Let
ter" Hawthorne.
Best novel In all, Henry Esmond,
Thackeray.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-02-13
An Expert.

Secretary Shaw says that shortly aft
er he assumed his duties as head OF the
treasury department he was called
upon by an old gentleman from his
own state Of Iowa who wanted an ap-
pointment as confidential clerk to one
of the assistant secretaries Of that de-
partment.
"In spite Of the fact that was very
busy at the time," says Mr.. Shaw, II
gave the Iowan the better part Of an
hour, for he was as pleasant and en-
tertaining an old chap as one could
meet-bright, clipper and witty"
On account of his age the secretary
felt that he could not comply with the
request. So, gently. but firmly, he in
formed him that he did not see his way
clear to give him the appointment.
This did not dampen the old gentle
mans spirit in the least.
"Now, sir" said he, "as feel myself
peculiarly we'll qualified to ill one OF
these confidential clerkships, l hope
that you, will consider my application
further"
Then, wagging his head most I'M
pressively, he added earnestly:
"Oh, sir, I could be so conidental!'
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-02-13

The Australian government finds It.
self the defendant In suit for $4,000
on account of the most absurd of de-
cisions. The new immigration law de-
clares that an immigrant must submit
to an educational test in his native lam
guage before he is allowed to land. Not
long ago a mate on ship was arrested
for smuggling. When he was released.
he was ordered to submit to the test or
be expelled from the country. 1t was
found that his father was a German
and his mother a native Of Egypt. He
was born in Alexandria. 1t was de-
cided, therefore, that his native lam
guage was Greek, since Greece Is the
European country nearest to Egypt.
He failed to pass an examination and
was condemned to a further imprison-
ment Of six months. Now he is suing
for damages, with fair chance Of get
ting them. >-..1-.----.----.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-02-13
THE PAY IN CONGRESS.
Very Few of the Members Can Got
Along on Their Salaries.

Along on Their Salaries.
While there is no disposition to pass
a bill raising the salaries Of congress-
men, 1t is growing more apparent each
year that the existing stipend Is wholly
inadequate and that few men without
private fortunes will consent to remain
In public life. With every congress not
a few useful men quietly drop out on
this account. A New England repre-
sentative used to say facetiously that
there were two classes Of men, speak
ing from the financial point of view,
who should go to congress-those VINO
were SO rich that no amount OF appeal
for money could affect them adversely
and those so poor that the worst hanger
on would not waste his time in hunt
ing them up. AS this member said he
belonged to neither class congress was
no place for him.
"I have reached a conclusion as to
how much it costs a man to be In con-
gress, even on the most economical
basis" remarked a representative OF
moderate means today III discussing
this subject. "Whatever it is costing a
man TO live at home it will cost him
that amount to live here, plus $1,000,
the congressional salary. l pay at a
hotel here $240 q month for accommo-
dations for my wife and myself, which
is 81 per day per capita, with no reduc-
tions for absences from the city.
"a congressman must live at hotel.
The moment he buys a house 1t gets
telegraphed to his district that he thinks
he has a life claim on his seat, and the
chances are that the caucuses Will go
against him the next time. A senator
elected for six years, may sometimes
build a house, but even with him the
experiment has not always proved safe.
1 abhor hotel life, but feel that for po-
litical reasons l must submit to it.
"a man must also allow 20 per cent
of his salary at the least calculation for
subscriptions to political and charitable
enterprises in his district good, bad
and Indifferent. 1 think few persons
will take exception to my formula that
the man at home who wants to come
TO congress must bring his present liv-
ing expenses with him, In addition to
what Uncle Sam purposes to pay him."
There was q time, twenty years OF
more ago, when by common consent
this was not the case. A congressman
f,, An
salary. But standards Of entertain
ment are constantly rising, and there
are few men who can afford wholly
to omit social obligations. The "strik
er" for aid has become recognized as q
distinct type Of congressional parasite
but one which cannot wholly be ig
nored.
A rich Pennsylvania representative
was accosted by we'll dressed man In
the lobby who began to tell a plain tale
of travel, but he had not gone through
two sentences before the discerning
Keystone statesman interrupted
what? Are you strapped"
"That Mr.. -, is just what l was
getting around to say" and with an
other mouthful Of explanation and
apology occupied the time while the
NJ. G. was drawing a five dollar bill
from his pocket. Not infrequently
professional striker comes to town who
sees every man in the delegation Of
the state, often netting a substantial
sum in this way.-Boston Transcript.
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The Way Ranan Works.

On account Of his peculiar methods
Of work, considerable notoriety falls to
the lot of Stephen Roman, leader OF the
chancery bar in Ireland. On leaving
the courts in the afternoon he goes home
and dons an old suit Of clothes, lights
a large pipe and buries himself In
briefs until 8 o'clock, when he takes
short walk. Then he works another
hour. Then come dinner, chat with
some neighbor, and to bed at 10.
Promptly at midnight he gets up and
into his old suit, lights his pipe ana
strolls about the streets till 3, when he
returns and works until 6 In the morn
ing. This is followed by a cold bath
and bed until 10, when he gulps down
q light breakfast and hurriss Oh 70
court again.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-02-13
ChamberIaln's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. Unequalled for Con-
stlpatlon.

Mr. A r. Kane, prominent drug.
grist of Baxter Springs, Kansas, says:
9Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are, in my judgment, the most
superior preparation OF anything IN
use today for constipation. Ihey are
sure in action and with no tendency
to nauseate or gripe." For sale by all
medicine dealers.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-02-13
A Ono Sided Hule.

Once when P. T. Barnum was taking
tickets at the entrance Of his circus
a man asked him If he could go in
without paying.
"You can pay without going in," said
Barnum, "but you can't go in without
paving. The rule doesn't work both
ways
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-02-13
Knew Her Dictionary.

"was It exactly proper to call 1t a
farewell tourT
Certainly" answered the prima don
ma. 81 never Jared better in my life
Washington Star.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-02-13

What's the use of having trouble
when there are so many people anxious
to borrow iti-New York Telegraph.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-02-13

The law which all rascals believe
should be enforced to the last letter Is
the statute Of limitations.-New YORK
World.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-02-13

Be neither ignorant nor careless with
respect to the future.-Virgil.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-02-13
A Positive Man.

In the first place, we must start with
the well accepted and universally ac-
knowledged fact that Abraham Lincoln
was a man of positive characteristics.
William Herndon just after Lincolns
nomination wrote to Senator Wilson
of Massachusetts, that when Lincoln
made up his mind to do anything he
had "a will of IRON" After the assas-
sination in Ford's theater Senator Will
son wrote a letter to Lincoln's ole law
partner that he had truly analyzed
Lincoln's character in reference to this
one characteristic. But though Lin
coin was a positive man and had well
settled convictions, he never believed
that 1.-TWO wrongs make one right" In
order to accomplish his patriotic pur-
poses he was unwilling to defile the
majesty Of the law. He was always
ready to try to change the law, but
never to break it. In his methods and
principles he was neither violent nor
revolutionary. He was not, as many
people supposed in 1880, a wild eyed
visionary or a crazed enthusiast who
would, to reach benefcent end, tram
ple on vested rights and interests re-
gardless Of justice and equity. He him.
self was obedient to the laws as well
as a faithful executive Of the law. He
was q respecter of the law in private
life as well as a conservative lawmaker
in public life.
An Advocate of the Law.
What was Lincoln's stand when a great
abolitionist meeting was held in Spring
field some years before the war? There
the opponents of slavery proposed by
force of arms to defy the public author
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-02-13
Sewing Machines.

OcWlHX MdClllliCo.
L can save you from $40 to $50 on
auy standard make of Sewing Ma
chimes. sell all makes. The Wheel
er g. Wilson No. 9, ball bearing, The
White, New Home, Singer and
Standard. Other makes "a low as
$12 rs with a year guarantee. l sell
cheap for cash or on easy payments
| will take your ol6 machine as part
payment on new ones. All wavs have
big stock on hand. Just received !
car load. | also handle music instru-
ments. l have a good selection OF
ORGANS
lust come in. The Weaver and Far
rand in oak and walnut. l can safe
ly say have the best organs on the
market. They have been tested for
over 30 years-are still good and sing
ing their own praises.
Do not purchase any other until
YOU try the Weaver. After trial on
Weaver you will be convinced OF
it's superiority.
Call and see me or write for prices
JOHN T. ROBINSON,
North St., ONANCOCK, VA
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Calm Under Criticism.

But II Lincoln was willing to be pa
tient with his northern enemies and
with the south how much more was
he willing to be patient with his SO
called friends, upon whose arm he had
a righ, to lean and from whose infu-
ence he had a right to expect succor
and help! II the armies Of Lee were
attacking him in the front, the rancor-
Gus tongues of some who were his
closest advisers were broadcasting
their evil murmurs everywhere.
"Well," says some hearer, why did
he allow those men who were nearest
to him to criticise him7 Why did ne
not do as one of his Springfield friends
suggested, kick them out Of officer "
That question cannot be answered in a
better way than by quoting the words
Lincoln spoke when he said, quietly,
that 1t was easy enough to kick man
out, but not always so easy to get an
other man to fill his place and do as
well as he did. In those few words
we realize the results Of Lincoln's pa
tience with those so called friends who
kept publicly critcising their chief
He once said to Leonard SWEET, II may
not have made as great president as
some other men, but I believe I have
kept the discordant elements together
as well as INV onA could" Like Abra
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-02-13
Man of Patience.

All things may be lawful, but all
things are not expedient. What did ne
do after he had delivered his first In
augural address? Did he do anything
to antagonize the southern leaders and
people, as some rash statesmen would
have had him do? No; that was not
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
CITY PROPERTY.

Two good lots and fair house in a
fine location. viii pc sold at "a fair price and
on reasonable terms.
The Catherine Kieffer two story
stone residence on Hoard street. Price very
reasonable.
A good home; fine location; good
barn; fair house OF eight rooms; formerly
owned by Samuel Terrill. VIII be sold Mt i
reasonable price.
A very fine lot owned by A. G..
Deler-a part of the J. p Tramel property
The Sidney +. Guttenstein barn on
Fountain street; room for 20 horses; good
loft and granary, and office. VIII be sold
cheap, and on easy terms.
The stone house OF Joseph Deller
situated on Fountain street, 1t Is In good
condition and has good out buildings.
A very fine lot in the south part OF
tho city will be sold cheap II sold soon.
A good home in south part OF city:
four acres OF fine land comfortable house and
barn; Is u very desirable place; price reason
able.
Joseph Proctor offers for sale,
through this agency, five and one-halt acres
OF land In northern part OF the city, adjoln-
Ing his home. Fine location for buildings
Price reasonable.
Comfortable home with three acres
OF land house contains six rooms wood
shed and coal house: large barn. Situated
on Chestnut street. north part OF the city
The property OF Joseph Proctor.
A Residence, situated on Anton
street, In northeast part OF city; about M
acre and half OF land; house contains -four
tern, good well and milk house, young or
chard, summer kitchen, and good stable
VIII be rented IL not sold soon
The Joseph l.. Jackson home in the
western part OF the city is offered for sal,
a. a great bargain II taken In short time
Barn l6N3S with wing l6N32. There ar,
several other outbuiidings on the place; two
cisterns, good orchrr and plenty OF small
fruit, Property Is all In first class condit ioI
A comfortable little house and q
fine lot adjoining 4th ward school grounds
VIII be sold right Inquire soon.
A good comfortable frame house
situated near Fourth ward school building
good sized lot and small barn.
The residence owned by William
Murphy, situated In south part OF the city
one half acre OF land; house contains tire,
large rooms; summer kitchen and good els
tern. Will be sold cheap
Several very desirable lots on tn,
west side OF Dodge street, northeast OF III,
park, being the property known as Oates
grove; finely located, and just the place TO
some nice houses. VIII be sold Mt righ
prices.
Good property in the northwestern
part OF tho city; house, good sized house II
good condition, large barn, and four lots
a very desirable offering, r ana price Nerl
reasonable,
A home in western part of city; suit
able for small family, Cistern barn anC
other onthuildlugs.
Two houses and lots In southern
part OF city. Good well and two good els
terms The property wilt be sold very cheap
as the owner wishes To retire on account o
advancing wears.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
Death of Helen Clough.

The Times, Chippewa Falls, Feb. a:
Sad indeed is the news received in
the city yesterday Of the death OF Miss
Helen Clough, which occurred at the
home OF her parents, Rev. and Mrs.
+. +. Clough at River Falls. Miss.
Clough was about 20 years old.
Death was due to heart failure in
dnced by an attack of asthma from
which she had been long sufferer,
and which gained deeper inroads
after her removal from this city in
September last. Miss Clough possess
ed many fine traits OF character that
won for her the highest respect and
love OF all who knew her, and her
friends were many. Rev. and Mrs.
Clough have the sympathy OF their
many friends here In their beroaye-
ment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11

One of our best studies is that of
Literature. We hear people outside
of school saying sometimes that our
literature work is not of great import
ance. We may read any time; not
only in the senior year, when the spe-
cial work in English and American
Literature is done, but throughout the
course the best authors are studied
and an endeavor is made to inspire in
the students love for the best litera-
ture. We are taught to give much
time and careful study to books into
which meu and women of eminence and
character have put their best work
The principles discussed are such as
must form the foundation for every
manly character and successful career
Literature, more than any other dis
tinct branch of knowledge, exercises
an important influence on practical
life-on the destinies of individuals
and of nations. The char acter of a
man is as much moulded by the books
he reads as by the company he keeps
"a fact which is being demonstrated
in these days of an unrestricted press.
Hence it is of the highest Importance
to every nation that a taste for pure
and lofty literature should be devel-
oped among its people, and this is
especially true in republic where
every citizen is free and self-govern-
ing"
The English Literature class is about
to begin study of Macbeth, another
OF Shakespeare noted works. We
sincerely hope that we will find it as
interesting and instructive as we have
found Hamlet.
We received a visit from two men,
bers of our school board-Mr. Hutch
ison and Mr.. Martin-last Wednes-
day afternoon. They were much in
terested in both the arithmetic and
bookkeeping, commencing this prac-
tical work in their short talks at the
close of school. Our work in Arith-
metic was the description of land as
regards township and sectioning.
From Mr.. Hutchison' 5 talk we learned
that there are many land owners who
do not know whether they pay taxes on
their own land or on that of someone
else, since they do not know the de-
scription of their lard.
Judging from the topics under dis
cussion in the Physiology class, it
would seem that Domestic Science is
soon to be in our course. The Soph-
omore girls gave some peculiar recipes
for making bread. No, thank you; no
Sophomore biscuits, if you please.
The Literary Reading class had quite
discussion on the question as to
whether in "The Courtship of Miles
Standish" Priscilla had the right to
propose to John Alden. One person
justified Priscilla's proposal by the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

SENIOR EDITORS:
FRANK WEDLoCk, TEMPERANCE KNIGHT
Roy REESE.
REPORTERS:
Mable Matson, '05 Harold Hurd, '05;
Florence McSorley. '06; Theodore Martin, '06;
Willard Crawford, OF; Pearl Jackson OF.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
DEATH OF THOMAS X. WALLIS
Thrown from Horse - Injuries
Result i'm Death.

Stanislaue Weekly News, Modesto,
Cal, Jan. 30: While the death of T..
X. Wallis has not been unexpected
during the past week the news that the
venerable pioneer of this county,
passed away at his home at 1880 Tues
day afternoon, will come as genuine
shock to his hosts of friends in Stan
isalis and surrounding counties.
The death OF Thomas X. Wallis
this afternoon was due to injuries he
sustained in an accident on the 9Th of
January. He fell from his horse
while riding about his ranch, Ia miles
south OF Modesto near the Crows
Landing bridge, and received tract
urc OF the collar bone and severe in
juries about the head. He never com.
pletely recovered consciousness and
had been lying at Deaths door since
that time.
II. X. Wallis was native OF Min
eral Point, Wisconsin, where he met
his wife, Miss Jane Uren.
Shortly after their marriage the
young couple moved west and after
mining for time in Nevada, Mr..
Wallis and his wife came to this
county and settled on their ranch on
the San Joaquin, whore they have
since lived. Ten children came to
bless the union and nine Of them sur
vive the father. The surviving sons
and daughters are: Albert Wallis
who lives seven miles south Of Modes
to, Herbert Il. Wallis, of Crows
Landing, Wilmer and Delmer Wallis,
who live on the home ranch, Mrs.
Oscar Engblom, of Crows Landing
Mrs. G.. Fink, whose husband Is farm