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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-01-30

ST" Stops for passengers on sigma
or notice to conductor.
sc" Stops only to let of passengers
from Cape Charles and points South,
and take on passengers for points
North of Delmar.
SD" Stops only to let OF 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 Sundayfor local passen.
gers, onsignal or notice to conductor.
r. B. Cooke, J. q. Rodgers.
Traffic Manager, Supt.
Norfolk, Va. Cape Charles, W
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-01-30
A Printers BIunder.

A Paris newspaper on one occasion
made blunder which excited no small
amount Of merriment at the expense oil
q man Of real talent. The following
paragraphs, intended to have been
printed separately, were by some error
so arranged that they were read con-
secutively: "Dr. X. has been appointed
head physician to the Hospital de Ia
Charlie. Orders have been issued by
the authorities for the immediate ex'
tension of the cemetery Of Mont Par
nasse. The works are being executed
with the utmost dispatch"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-01-30
Misuuder

Fergus Hume, who wrote a number
Of sensational books, was one day in a
railway carriage with a friend, says
the London NJ. A. Z. In one corner was
an old lady. Mr.. Hume said to his
friend that he really did not know how
to murder any one in a new way. lie
had murdered at least twenty people,
and now he wanted a new mode. The
old lady shivered and looked most ap-
prehenslve At the next station she
got out hurriedly. Evidently she took
Mr.. Hume for a dangerous lunatic tray-
cling with his keeper
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-01-30

Samuel Jackson died at his home In
Independence. He was an old tina
negro. He was fond of telling stories
Of the times before the war, and one
was of a miracle he saw with his own
eyes. The old log house known as the
Hudspeth home in Fort Usage town.
ship was burned by the Federals under
the famous order No. II. Mrs. Hud-
speth was a very old and devout lady,
and she had the record of her family
in an old family Bible, which, at the
time of the fire, was in cupboard In
the old house. When the house was
smoldering, the old lady called Sam
and pointed to q place where the fire
had been the hottest and ordered him
to take a long handled rake and dig
into the Goals. She told him be would
find her Bible there unharmee. The
negro dug into the Goals and got out
the Bible, which was scorched around
the edges of the heavy leather cover
but unframed inside. Old Sam always
referred to this as q miracle.-Kansas
City Star.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-01-30
Experienced.

"How Is the new girl going to dor
asked Mr.. Ferguson.
"She hasn't had much experience"
said his wife, s'but think she will be
all right when she gets broken in"
Then came a loud sound of falling
crockery from the kitchen.
"She seems to be making good
start, anyhow" observed Mr.. Ferguson
neutrality-suspicious. Tribune.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-01-30

Mamma, what Is Topsy's other
name"
"Topsy in the play? 1 don't know,
dear. guess she hasn't any other.
It's just Topsy, that's all"
ooh, she has another name. I heard
papa speak Of it yesterday, but can't
think Of it now. Oh, yes, 1 remember.
It's Topsy Turvyre
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-01-30
NaYaI Gun Crews.

Each gun crew of naval vessel con-
gists of seven men besides the captain
of the turret, who has general charge
There are two guns in each turret, Sc
that when In action there are in a tur'
ret fifteen men. At each gun there are
q pointer, a trainer, sight setter, a
hammer man, a hoist man, a breech
block man and a loader. Each has his
station, and the seven men practically
become part of the gun, working to
gether like q machine.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-01-30
IncompaffbiIity.

A man and his wife called at law
yer's Office to talk about divorce.
"Judge," the wife said, 81 had only
rs cents to live on last month"
Whereupon the husband replied ag-
grily: That's a falsehood; she had
500"
Then the wife said, Judge, that's
as near as we ever agree" And the
Judge said they might as we'll get q
divorce If that was the best they could
do.-Atchison Globe.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-01-30
Tho Kitten.

Lady Visitor Ito little girl)-What be
came of the little kitten you had here
once7
Little Girl-Why, haven't you heard?
Lady Visltor-No Was he drowned?
Little Girl-Why, no. 1t growed up tC
be @ cat.-Illustrated Bits.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-01-30
HONEYMOON Experience.

The Groundwork you mind IL
went into the smoking car, dear?
The Bride-What! To smoker
"Oh, dear, mol I want to experience
the agony Of being away from you SO
that the Joy of my return will be all
The more intensified. "-Brooklyn Life.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-01-30
Opuorfunfty.

"In about seven cases out Of eleven
said Uncle Eben, "when a man comes
aroun' AKIN yoh fob advice he's gwine
to give yoh a chance to offer to lend
him Observation-Disclosures Star.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-01-30
announcement.

Pupil (after repeated attempts)-Oh,
I'm sure never shall be able tol
Professor-Oh, yes, you will. l was
Just as big donkey myself at first
Punch.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-01-30
He Has Felt Them.

Any small boy will tell you that even
leather slippers may be felt-Philadel-
phia Record.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-01-30
Builder s. Material,
Fertilizers &C.,

We desire to call the attention OF
he public to our large and vel
selected stock of
Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mouldings,
Builders Hardware, Shingles,
Laths, Lime, Bricks, Locust
Fence and Gate Posts and
Building Material generally,
also Paints, Oils and Painters
Supplies,
and all else that tends to enhance the
value and beauty Of your buildings.
We would also invite special at
tention to our stock of Fertilizers,
particularly our high grade Sweet
Potato Mixture and Pure Fine
Ground Dry Fish.
Call and inspect our stock before
buyin q, as we will be pleased to show
YOU our goods and feel sure thai
quality and prices will be satisfactory
MARTIN & MASON CO.,
Harb2rton, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-01-30

Accuracy Is the twin brother OF hon
esty.-Simmons.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-01-30
The Attraction

Held give up all my millions tc
have you.
Shelf you did you wouldn't have
me.-Smart Set.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-01-30
NEW YORK, PHILA. & NORFOLK
RAILROAD

Time Table in Effect May II, 1908.
Quickest and only daily line between
Boston, New York, Phila., Nor
folk and Old Point Comfort
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1904-01-30
Don't Get Our Two Treatments COMPOUNDED.

M will teach Won how to permanently immune your hogs
cholera they will it. no matter
can onIy he administered by agent remedy for
SICK hogs and protection well hogs for from to months
will protect your hogs with the antitoxine with the under
standing that will refund you the price of the
every hog that dies with the cholera under onn' '0'
WescOa MappsOuPFg va III va Vs.
PITS OnancocE Va Geo. R. Ayres, Savagevie Va, Jas
eas Va o 9s6S 1 nSfSSlsTn
Mr rE, Pnngoteaoue Va W. L. DrummOnd, Painter Va
Geo. Turner TassawaddOx Va Wapd F Fast WI
Va L. Woodson Kilman, Keller, Bernie ears Mee ;t
Md.
J. H. Walker, =: Harborton, Va.
Agent for Standard Stock mmunizing Co.. Loganspor inu
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-17
Handkerchiefs

For the handkerchief buyers
we have made special depart
ment In front OF store, with two
saIespeople in constant attend
ane, who will be glad TO show
you an up.to.dstc line OF mou-
choirs.
All Iire1 plain hcnstitched, a
beauty ct sc, i0c, Zoe.
Our iinc OF ladies cmbroid-
cred he;rsi.tched or scalloped-
edge haudl.erchlcfs at ioc.
Beautiful embroidered plain
bemstitched or scallopcd-edge
ladies' handkerchiefs at f5c.
See our line of initial hand
kerchiefs, either ladies' or
mems at 25c, half dozen i'm box
at $3.50 box.
See our line of beautiful em-
broidercd or lace handkerchief
at SOC, 65c, 75c 500.
Some special values In initial
al linen handkerchiefs; lots
broken, at loo.
Extra nice line Of mems
handkerchiefs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
NEWS OF COURTS
Judge Winter Disposed of Several
 Cases.

Judge Winter Disposed of Several
 Cases.
 Judge John G. Winter. presiding over the Circuit Court of Montgomery Coun- ty yesterday took up the docket of jury cases
 The following cases were disposed of: State vs. Dan Jones, bastardy, plea of guilty: fineed So.
 It will be remembered that at the last term of the City Court of Montgomery, Jones was acquitted of criminal charge of bastardy. Quasi criminal proceedings were then brought in the Circuit Court by the family of the young woman.
 Lugene Newbar vs. A. G. Rhodes Sons & Co, jury and verdict for plaintiff for $32. 80.
 Perry Afford vs. A. B. Colquit, judg- ment by consent for defendant.
 George D. Noble vs. Orville Lewis ct al, judgment by default for plaintiff for property sued for.
 The following jurors were empannelled to serve through the week: Nathan Lob- man, W. T. NJ. Rushing. J. c. SeeIye, D. NJ. Hurley. R. F.. Garrett. L. c. Camp bell. R. T. Aldworth, c. c. Guy, w. J. Scaife, W. H. Rudder, c. c. McDade, c. F. Madison. J. F. Gaston, F. E. Dyer, J. w. Sellers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19

ard College. Mooney School and Mobile will play in Montgomery durirg February and March. and the team will take trips to Mobile. Selma and Pensacola.
 The details of last nights game are as follows:
 First team-Paterson. captain and right forward: Locke. centre; Alley, left for- ward: Ivey, left guard; Rhodes, right guard. Goals from field, Paterson (Q. Locke (N, Alley; golds from fouls. Alley @; fouls made, Paterson (N, Locke (D, lNoy o9l. Alley t2), Rhodes @.
 Remnants-Tisdale, captain and left for ward; Clapp centre; Fry. right forward; pahlherg. left guard; Solomon. right guard. Goals from field, Clapp (3), Fry; goals from fouls. Clapp tO, Dahlberg: fouls made, Clapp. Tlsdale, FEy, Dahl- berg @.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
TX E L o E B,
 JeWeIer.

that in all the French did toward build- ing this canal they did only one thing right; and it happens that that one thing was done for them by an Americanl That one thing was the selection of the route. and in that they took Captain Lulfs sur veys. The French made some changes in 1t, and when they had completed their theoretical work of laying down a line for the canal to follow they brought that part of their work as near to perfection as 1t could possibly be brought. They had fixed upon that route which, of all those projected across Central America, offers the fewest engineering problems, and Is, therefore, easiest, simplest and best 1t was when the workers on theory completed their task and the actual exec utors assumed the burden of responsibh- ity that the trouble began.
 This trouble was that which caused the stoppage of work fourteen years ago. which forced the liquidation of the old company, a proceeding which extended over several years, and which resulted in total inactivity on the isthmus. It was the same trouble which landed Charles de Lesseps, son of the great engineer. in prison under a criminal sentence. Ac- cording to stories current here. Charles de Lesseps was the premier grafter of the world, for 1t is related that he exacted a commission or . per cent upon every COH- tract made by the company. All accounts and there are men nere who were fla milar with the ins and outs of the affair -agree in placing the larger share of the blame upon the shoulders of this man, who seems to have set the pace for the reckless dishonesty which evolved the dis aster. Others merely followed where he led, and the French quickly developed the trait of appropriating to their own use 80 cents on every dollar which came into their possession.
 With the money, engineering skill, me- chanica1 appliances and labor the French company had at it's command it should have completed the canal if not in six years, as De Lesseps promised, then in ten Opened to commerce, as 1t should have been in the early nineties, it would have stood to the end of time as tri- umph of French genius and enterprise. But today there Is only the wreck which stretches across the isthmus. and a work
 undone after a score of years. Over it all is the atmosphere of tragic crime-witl1 that statue of Columbus pointing to a waterway the world expects the United States to build.
 The Daybreak Fertilizers are here
 See our adv. Marks c. Gayle.
 -tu-thu-Su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
BASKET BALL AT Y. M. c. A.
Warmly Contested Game and Rem
 nants'' Defeated.

In the first game between the he"l!. cbnsor, first team and the remnants I"USTH | st nisb. at the Y. M. c. A. gymnasium, the first team won by score of 70 to IS. 8;
 The change in the teams was PialnIy a pparent Tn he work ot oolh ana .i .ne ,rsroa v,7s moi by any means tip to the let faU, games of the Red versus Black series Ivev frequ .ntly covered q red forgettin gthat he was one himself, and so aIso Dahlberg who had big Pat to GOV ap sp "tsH Sionn niayed center for the first time hut nut up a good game. The passing of both teams was poor; put towards the end of the game the hrst team d'd some team work
 Tbe team has now just about enc month before the regular season begins. Games are scheduled with some of tho hest tearos in the South, and basket hall ou. thusiasts will have chance to s"c some tint games. University of Alabama, How
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19

from the race for President of the Com mission.
 Captain Booker has filled several places of trust in the public service. He has an extremely wide personal acquaintance in Alabama and a large circle of per sonal friends who had been generous in their offers of support.
 The race for President of the Commits sion is now between John V. Smith of Montgomery, R. J. Lowe of Jefferson County, B. E. Conner of Jefferson County and Frank NJ. Donner of Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
BOXERS WITHDRAWAL
QUITS RACE FOR PRESIDENT OF
 RAILROAD COMMISSION.
3. B. Conner of Birmingham is Can didate-Elmore County Man
 Issues a Statement to
 s,GHis Friends.

Captain E. W. Booker of Fillmore Coun- ay, yesterday formally announced his withdrawal from the race for President Of the Railroad Commission. At the same time he stated that it was his pur- pose to support and advocate the candi- dacy of Hon. Robert J. Lowe of Birming- ham.
 This announcement was preceded by another important development in the race for President of the Commission, the formal entry of E. B. Conner of Birm- sngham with the contest. The formal announceinA1ts of MT. Corners candidacy was made..ilTthe Sunday morning papers. The announcement was expected. It was formally made, after the committee which had led in the agitation for an elective Railroad Commission had endorsed Mir. Corners candidacy. "
 Mr. Conner has been active in the cam paign against existing freight rates. He has made a number, of speeches and it is expected that he will make very vigor- Dus campaign.
 Captain Booker returned yesterday from Birmingham and on reaching Montgom- cry he issued the following statement:
 ITO the friends who have promised and proffered me support in my proposed candidacy for the Presidency of the Ala bama Railroad Commission: have to HAy SA0S IL tihS udNS WlluOIdW my name from the list of contestants for the above named office.
 T take this occasion to thank you who have so generously offered me support, and am grateful to you, and shall ever be. for the many evidences of considera- ton shown me.
 It is not necessary to make public the reasons which influenced me to the above Determination. I shall tell you in per son why I cannot continue in this con test. Regretting the necessity which fm- pels me to the course I have taken and again thanking you for the regard shown me, believe me,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
Russell and priscoll.

The agreement of facts and the written briefs of counsel for the State and the petitioners in the habeas corpus proceed- ings of Albert Driscoll and J. E. Russell alleged safe blowers. will be submitted to Hon. John G. Winter. Judge of the Circuit Court of Montgomery County this morning
 It will be remembered that Russell and Driscoll prayed for their release from the custody of Sheriff W. R. Waller on the ground that they were illegally taken by him from the custody of Sheriff Pow CTS of Mobile County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
The City Court.

Judge A. D. sayre, presiding over the civil division of the City Court of Mont- gomery yesterday disposed of the fol lowing cases:
 Lightfoot & Lightfoot vs. c. A. Futile, judgment for plaintiff for $227 .oS.
 Hobbie & Teague vs. J. L. Henderson, judgment for plaintiff for $1S7. .S6.
 Lyon Bros. vs. J. R. Rolfe. Judgment for plaintiff for $2S3.6S.
 George Richardson & Co.,. vs. I. R. Rolfe, judgment for plaintiff for s116. .97.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
Death of a Child.

Kate Law Curbow. the 1s-months-oid daughter of MT. and Mrs. Thomas D. -Curbow, died early yesterdaS morning at the home of her parenaa 5s$ Washington Street. The funeral will take place this; morning from the house. InterTnent will: be made in oakwood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
Help RooseYelt.

Macon Telegraph.
 Bryan is stili perniciously active. He said at Indianapolis that his influence would be given to no candidate who dId not loyalty support him in 1896 and 1900. Of course he does not see the matter in that light. but if he keeps it up he will succeed in electing Roosevelt without a doubt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19

All voters between the ages of Sl, and 45 must pay their poll tax on or before Feb. 1st or be disqualified from voting in any primary, State or Federal election this year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
Exception Noted,

Louisville Courier-JouFnal.
 When man writes letter to the Presl- dent asking for favors he is set down as a crank, and runs the risk of being sent to an asylum. But this does not apply to men who control delegates to the Re publican National Convention,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
Information wantad.

Persons who have been benefited through the use of Thacher's Blood and Liver Syrup will please communicate with "A. H." care The Advertiser of- nee Adv.-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19

The Prescr'- :ion of Specialist.
 For more than ten years Feminala was only available through the private and sanitorium practice of an eminent special- ist. Now druggists sell and guarantee tts adv, {,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
"A Decree Dismissed

Decree was rendered yesterday in the City Court of Montgomery in equity by Judge A. D. Sayre, dismissing the bill NJ. Jones.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
arh. Largest Clothing stor. in Montgomery"
Largest Clothing in Montgomery"
 OUR NEW LINE: SHOES!

We beg to announce to our many friends and customers, and all those we hope to claim as our customers, during this new year, that we have added Shoes to our already most complete line of things for Men and Boys to wear. For the swell dressers and the man who wants really nice Shoe. we have the world famous Torrey $500, 5000 and $7,oo Shoes. These are the nobbiest dressest and best wearing Shoes on sale in Montgomery today. Then for the man who has more limited income, we have the Top round $35o Shoes, by all means the best business shoe on the market. These, then, are the lines thatwe shall carry. With our large stosk, we can easily please the most exact.
 Won't you let us show you our stocke
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
Free from calomel or Poison.

Laxo Pills are a mild and gentle laxa- tive, yet sure and effective; purely vege- table and are absolutely free from calo- mel. mercury or mineral poison Will correct habitual constipation. Will not gripe or nauseate. Druggists, 25 cents
 adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
Sincerely yours,

I@' " bUOhtT.
 It is thought by Captain Booker's friends that the large financial outlay which would be necessary for vigorous campaign in a primary had an important bearing upon his decision to withdraw
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
For Better
 ..
 Eyesight.

Probably one person in every Ave, has some defect of the eyes and in ninety-nine cases out os a hundred the person afflicted is not aware of the fact. Many a pretty fac. is dishgured by e frown that gl ,s would relieve. Many an eyesight is ruined that could nave saved. Lo: me look at your eyes for a minute. No charge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19

The Daybreak Fertilizers are here. See our adv. Marks G Gayle. --tu-thu-su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
A Glimpse at Canal History.

It is with convictions such as I have expressed that every American on the spot must contemplate this enterprise.
 True, the ruin of the French undertaking has given our nation an opportunity to display its resources. parade its enter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19

The Daybreak Fertilizers are here See our adv. Marks G Gayle. -tu-t -thu-su.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-11-25
ELBRIDGE.

Or. J. L. Wright has purchased
the old Werthiem store and will
convert same into barn.
DR.. /. N. Johnson has conditions
ally purchased 100 acres of the Hurt
tract of land just north of the town
of Obion from A. X. Wells.
James Cartright sold to the great
department store last week $4S 90
worth of poultry in one bunch.
Mr.. James Buchanan, OF Helena,
Ark, eldest son of Thos. A. Buc-
hanan, deceased, attended the
funeral of his mother in the Sixth
District last week and visited his
brother, Frank, at Elbridge in COM
pany with his younger brother,
Walter. U-Know spent pleasant
hour with him, it being the first
time we had met in twenty years
or more. Mr.. Buchanan is en-
gagged in The saw mill business al
Helena, and is prospecting as most
Obion county boys do who go
abroad.
The mist of rain which fell Sun
day temporarily checked the forest
fires which have been raging
and doing great damage in many
sections Of the country and many
are wishing for more rain on this
account. Especially every one
should be careful how they handle
FIRE this dry time.
We harvested our second crop of
Irish potatoes last week--only a
small plot in the garden, about 400
square feet of ground. The pota-
toes were planted August 8, and
yielded eight bushels of fine large
tubers, the variety Early Triumph.
We were showing some of the pota-
toes to farmer friend who made
many complimentary remarks as
to the quality and yield and con-
Guided by saying that he wished he
could raise them that way, but that
he never had any luck growing POI
tatoes. I asked him how he pre-
pared his ground; how he prepared
his seed. and so on. "Oh, said he.
II haven't planted any in several
years. Seven or eight years ago
fixed some ground real niceyi and
planted half acre or more and
never made the seed / planted, so
quit. If had quit planting sec
ond crop potatoes seven years ago
! am sure ! would not have raised |
any this year. If we do not FIRST
succeed, we should try, try again.
U-Kxow.