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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-04-01
A GREEDY CORMORANT.
He Devoured Two Pounds of stones
AS Part OF n Meal.

as Part of n Meal.
When l was q keeper In the National
Geological park In Washington l OBJ
served q remarkable example OF the
well known greediness Of the cormo-
rant.
Four little cormorants came to the
ZOO and were placed in cage In which
dogs had once been kept. Outside was
a pebbly yard in which the dogs had
exercised. The cormorants waddled
about this yard and seemed to be hav-
ing a fine time until one morning l no.
ticed that one Of them was sitting on
the ground unable to rise. He did not
waddle up to get his meal of whole
fish, each usually about half as long as
his own body, and as the others came
rushing toward me to get their share
I knew that he was Ill. went into
the cage and lifted him up. What was
nv amazement to hear something graf
ing and clanking inside of him! And
he seemed surprisingly heavy. l at
once called the head keeper, who de-
cided to investigate by means OF sur
gical operation.
He took out two pounds Of stones,
one Of which was four inches long, two
and half inches wide and about half
IN inch thick The poor chap seemed
to feel relieved. In few days he be-
came convalescent, ate his food regu-
larly and seemed to be doing we'll
Then that hooked bill reached under
the feathers and tore out some OF the
surgeons stitches, which were I'M
doubtedly irritating, as the wound was
beginning to heal. AS a result OF this
interference the wound opened, and,
as the weather was hot, the patient
died FIVE days after the operation.-St.
Nioh0lqa
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-04-01

Cockneys are the best natured people
under the sun. 1t is notorious that a
big London crowd is Of all crowds in
the world the most harmless and the
easiest to manage. But see them also
In their ordinary collections, outside the
gallery door Of popular theater or
crowding in the carriages Of an excur-
sion train-what fun and kindness and
wholesome give and take A deliber-
ately rude or offensive cockney is hard
" to be met-G. S. Street in Pail Mall
Gazette
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-04-01
Martial PerEfhaQe.

IL must confess" remarked Mrs.
Orabbe, 81 don't believe there ever was
a really perfect man." We'll" replied
Mr.. Crabbe, Adam would have been
perfect, 1 suppose, If Eve had only
been made first" "How do you
meanp "Well, she would have bossed
the Job Of making Adam. "-Philadel'
Dhia Press.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-04-01

A remarkable incident is reported FOR
n suburban theater in Paris. The play
was "Tartuffe," and at the end OF the
fourth act the manager Of the company
came In front Of the curtain and said'
Ladies' and gentlemen, we shall not go
any further with this piece, for the flfth
act is unworthy Of Mollere." How the
audience took this announcement IS NOT
stated. Perhaps they went home and
read the fifth act critically in the seclu-
sion Of the library.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-04-01
Then He Su1ked

"Mrs. Guschley remarked to me tnat
1t must be pleasant to be married 10 d
clever man." said Proudley's wife.
"And what did you sayT queried
Proudley.
81 told her, Of course, that l didn I
know: that | had only been married
once"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-04-01
LRafust Her prfucinIas

Don't you think" asked Mrs. Old
castle, that everybody Is affected more
or less by environment
"Yss," replied Mrs. Packenham, 'If
they're foolish enough to take such
things, but 1 always turn down my
glass and never touch it."-Chicago
Record Herald.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-04-01

Manager (of great exposltlon)-What
alarms me is our mortality list. Assist
Individuality list? Why, It's next to
nothing at all! 81 know better than
that. More than one-third Of the people
that come through the turnstiles are
deadheads."
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-04-01
Truth Didn't Save Him.

Father-Did you break this vase
Johnny-Yes, father; cannot lie Fa-
ther-No. and you won't be able to sit
either when I've done with you. Go
and fetch the strap.-New Yorker.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-04-01

"f'' Stops for passengers on signal
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 passsn-
gers from points North Of Delmar,
apd take on passengers for points
South of Cape Charles.
Trains 81 and 80 will stop at all
stations on Sundayfor local passen.
gers ,onsignal or notice to conductor.
r. B. Cooke. j. Ct. Rodgers,
Traffic Manager, Supt.
Norfolk, Va. Cape Charles, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-04-01
Hadn't Tested IL.

He-It's impossible to please every
body In this world, isn't it? Shell
don't know. never tried it.-Detroit
Free Press.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-04-01
The Thing to Do.

Johnson-He said was an addle pat
ed jackass What do you advise me to
do about It? Jackson-See a good vet
erinary.-Leslie's Weekly.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-04-01
Something Lacking.

Il can shave myself as well as any
barber"
"Ah, but you can't talk to yourself
while you're doing itw
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-04-01

Nothing raises the price Of blessing
like its removal.-Moore.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-04-01
THE
Cyclone Churn Power.

L. C. Carrot, the sole owner
of the Cyclone Churn for the
State of Virginia, has sold to
burlington Bros, Fair Oaks,
Va, the exclusive right for
Eastern Shore of Va. They will
continu to canvas the two
counties at an early date. Par
ties wishing one before their
agent calls will please notify
them and same will be forward
ed to their nearest station. This
churn is in over 600 families of
the Eastern Shore, Va. Farmers,
merchants, mechanics and the
most economical thinking peo-
pie whose names will appear
later, all speak it's praise. Come
to the Fair and give us your
order.
burlington Bros,
Fair Oaks, Va.
N. B. The Cyclone ChurL
has paid the Government for its
patent right and any infringe
ment on same will be protected
by them.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-04-01
Notice tOCreditOrS
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Accomack G. H., Va,
March 20. 1905

March 20, 1908.
To the creditors of John w.
Marsh, deceased, and all others
concerned: You are hereby
notified that, pursuant to decree
IF the Circuit Court, | have
appointed the 10Th day of
April next, at my said office,
for receiving proof of all debts
and demands against the said de-
cedent or his estate; at which
time and place you are required
to attend and prove your claims.
Given under my hand the day
and year first above written.
s. 7. Ross,
Commissioner of Accounts.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-04-01

The small courtesies sweeten life
the greater epnoble it-Bovse..
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1905-04-01
Unsafe.

81 understand, senator, that you re-
gard your colleague as an unsafe
man"
II do. 1t would be just like him to
get scared ard turn states evidence at
the first indication of danger."-Chica-
20 Record Herald.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09
FARM FOR SALE
DESCRIPTION OF FARM OF WAY
LAND F. REYNOLDS. IN
TAYLOR COUNTY.

Contains 225 acres, 10 to 10 acres
Of timber; the rest In meadow and
bluegrass pasture. Some of the land
is as good IS the very best in the
county. On the average, 1t is as good
as that Of any farm in this section.
Best timber has been removed, but
several hundred dollars worth Of
merchantable timber remains stand.
Ing. Fences as good as those of aver
age farm. Well watered. Pittsburg
vein of coal sold, except 43-4 acres.
This coal may be mined and removed
over land on payment Of damages.
F%reeport vein of coal not sold. Farm
lies well. Orchard of 45 apple trees.
20 varieties. Trees old, but bear
enough every year for one family,
and some years IS to 100 bushels.
There are several sweet cherry trees,
and a few other fruits have been
started. There is no incumbrance on
this property. House about one-half
mile from main road, one mile from
school, three miles from postofHce,
depot and churches. at Simpson; a
little farther by wagon road to Flem-
ington; r by horseback route.
Petition for Rural Free Delivery
route has been circulated. House,
tw%o-story. i've rooms, weather-board.
ed, covered with slate. finished in
hard wood yellow pine). Only three
rooms completed. Sheep stable for
rs or 100 head Of sheep. Cattle sta.
BILE for 25 head OF cattle. Cow stable
for six cows. Calf stable for six
calves. Horse stable for two horses
Wagon and buggy house, granary,
hen house, milk house, house and
most of outbuildings new. Water
from spring. Best well in this sec.
ton 100 yards from house. Good gar
den. large. Beautiful and healthful
location for house. Sheep. cattle and
all kinds of stock do unusually well.
Railroad and trolley lines surveyed
in neighborhood. Large coal develop.
ment in progress, and progress for
steady development good. Farm
leased for oil and gas. Lease expires
September 1. unless rental should be-
gin then.
Price. s42.50 per acre. with one
half oil and gas reserved: $4,000 per
acre. with coal reserved in addition,
except I "a acres for use of farm.
TERMS:-$5,000 cash, and balance
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09
PRAyER FoR PEACE
Has Been Authorized ~ Hishop
0cane.

ALBANY, n. =. Aug. g@Bisho1
Doane. OF the Episcopal Diocese of
Albany, has authorized the following
prayer for peace.
20 Almighty ccd. who alone cars
order the unrnly Wills OF sinfnl men
we beseech Thee to pour usft a1po1
the assembled plenipotenfimties d
the two contendins nations The spirit
of power and love and soberncss- Sc
guide and bless their consultations
that by their endeavors u jls..f and
honorable peace may be secured. uh4
the horrors Of war be brought to an
end. Dispose and turn the hearsa -
rulers and their people that they nsas
give heed 70 the counseIs to which tbs
cody wisdom shall guide their
representatives. and grant that rhr
course Of this world may be so peaep
fully ordered and governed that IN
church may joyfully serve thee IN
all godly quietness. aud thy hing
dom be extended throughout all lands.
through Jesus Christ onr Lord
Amen.v
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09

A Londoner suggests that church
bells be abolished, practically every
body knowing what the time is now
adoys, and that a flag be hoisted on
each church during a fixed period be-
fore service.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09
Cut Out This Coupon.

The London Express gives its word
that among the latest Inventions pat
ented is a contrivance which, fitted
to an ordinary sewing machine, will
fan and massage the operator while
she is working.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09
NEW YORK FASHIONS
'attern For a Small Party Frock Designed by
Martha Dean-No. 4SOl
The lads and lassies in their best

the laos n lassies IN their best
We're dressed from top to toe"
That is what the accompanying cut re.
calls. and n dainty little gown 1t Is. Made
OF organdie or Persian lawn. with sheer
bands of embroidery to beautify Il, the
little wearer may be Justly proud and Is
TO be a much envied little lady. This
gown is more elaborate than the usual
designs for mall girls and is Just the
thing for festive occasions. The embroi-
derry or lace is sewed together to form q
shoulder and center front yoke, while q
band of the same extends around the
neck and dow to the belt at each side in
front. where tho closing Is effected. A
little shirred vest Oils the space between
these. and the material Is gathered full
at yoke and waist lines. blousing easily all
around. The bishop sleeve is finished
with a cufr OF the insertion and a deep
frill OF lace. The skirt is u straight round
gathered one adorned with any number
of tiny ruffles. The belt which joins whist
and skirt should be nicely finished so that
1t may be worn with or without the sash.
Any sheer white material or n prettily
lowered dimity or organdie n develop
this frock. and the pattern will be found
very simple to follow Sizes, s to u years.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09

DO you take any interest in rare
and beautiful books?"
NO" answered Mr.. cumrox. IT
used to; but now II you subscribe to
an expensive publication people think
You did it to keep something out Of
prfnt.'-Washington Star.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09
New Tabls nsrorationa

In London the maioritr ~ RIM 4
houses nowadays t~sBlecloths ~ AZ.
carded for doIlies. ANA "a few as,s,
esses who erstwhl,e baae srnoabys &
~tabIecloths are Inclined to 5wsicoms
them back again. ana use ,hsm Axe
are cut out 10 lay under an nlatex
beneath the hemstitrhcd or frinrcs
squares Or circles az damask Or bne
lace. Doilies are Serr pretty. Al,
may be inexpensive: tl,sy ara MIS-
easily i~aundered. and when freouen.
ly changed give diversity 10 ~ a.
ance OF the table.
49,
In New York. where some hosrs.a
are very Keen on .amusiner tshix
decorations. the old-fasnioned fp,,s5
center piece Il popular. 4 bowl nl,ce
with moist sand Is plrstedw win uaiie
Canterbury bells. and tbe rdu,s II ,hc
bowl are concealed Win lnaS.s IN
little white china Flower nuts ara
cream ice. frozen hard, Is pctirz5
into the pots, and covered with 4 lay
er OF chocolate, TO represent mold
Each not is then planted with a pink
carnation, and the effect Is slnllEh1
full.
1900
When Easter comes most realistlt
unadafa n nc. IN obta.uf-tI q ttrr IA No ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09

A goat stood on a railroad track,
He did not hear the whistle,
And all they found of Billy was
Some whiskers on a thistle.
l-Chicagn Chrnnicle
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09

Clyde Fitch viii have seven play.
on the boards this season.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09

Alan Dale a y that the acting o,
Mrs. Fiske made the real success o
Leah Kieschna."
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09

A permanent theatre in New Yorl
for George NJ. Conan and his plays is
it is said, no idle rumor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09
DIRECTIONS FOR ORDERING

Send 10 cents to his office. give number
of this pattern. No. 1901. and state size de-
sired. 1t will then be sent to you by mail
postpaid. Be sure to write plainly and al
ways give fuH address. Several days
must be allowed Tor delivery OF pattern.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09

An OF the lateet teIesIapnls sss
local news WI BE- found IA The Yer
virs1nian-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09

Among the early attractions an
nouneed by Ford's management is the
appearance of Dustin Farnum and
most Of the original company in "The
virginian."
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09

on tho bo,rds ,hIs saaso,
-
Alan D.,a s.vs no, ,na ao,,,r "a
Mrs Etske MADE ~ roo, .n.sass =,
.I.eah Kiescbnar
-
A nermanen, ,bea,re IN Naw Val,
IL is said no idle rumor.
-
Among the early attractions an.
nounced by Ford,s management Is Inc
appearance of Dustin Farnum and
most OF the original company in .The
vireinian."
-
The season of .The oHlce Boy.s In
which Messrs. Nixon & Zimmerman
viii feature Frank pesEon. opens a,
Wilmington August 30. after which
he will 20 into Philadelphia for n lin.
tied, engagement.
Thomas E. shea,s season onens In
Boston early in September. ii Is nm.
derstood that r. A. Roberts. for many
years associated with the Frobman
enterprises. will stage Mr.. shea,s
productions. which have, been entirely
remodeled and reftted for the coming
year.
-
qsast season 40 new musical emma.
dies were ~produeed The nroanscf
for the coming wear is tbat ahont
twice hat number viii have ROAM
tons. One Of the srst az these n
take the road viii he aThe Rel,e ~
Avenue Az In which Ellie Fay 10 "a
star. A. n Woods nnaer whose
next Ave years, has booked Atlantic
City for the opening stand, and after
a visit to a few of the larger cities
the company Will be brought into New
York theatre for a IN.
, --
Miss Katharine De Barry, OF this
city. has just closed a pleasant and
successful season in Providence, r.
l., with the Imperial Theatre Stock
Company. and is now at home enjoy
ing a short vacation, as she rejolns the
company about the middle of the
month for the regular season. Miss
De Barry's work has been highly
praised by the Providence critics. and
she has established herself firmly in
the good graces of the public there.
Miss Viola Burton, formerly with the
George Fawcett Company in this
city. is also a member of the Provi-
dence Stock Company. and has be-
come a popular fayorlte in that city.
"
Possessing all the elements .of a
genuine and emphatic dramatic sue.
cess and given an enthusiastic recep.
tion by an audience that filed the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09
GOSSIP OF the 4 q

Julie Hernei Is writing a play for Hen
ry w. Savage.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09

The West virginian respectfully
collects job printing q an kinds
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09

The heroine of Annie Laurie was
the daughter of Sir Walter Laurie. of
Maxweltown. The composer OF the
song was William Douglas, OF Eng.
land. in the stewartry of Kirkeud.
bright.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09

Sir Frederick Treyes is authority
for the statement that the use OF alco-
hol has steadily decreased in the
medical profession during the last 20
years.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09
MEN AND
WOMEN

The Empress Of Russia's favorite
scent is violet,
Sir Frederick rreves is authority
for the statement that the use OF alco-
hol has steadily decreased in the
medical profession during the last 20
years.
The heroine of Annie Laurie" was
the daughter OF Sir Walter Laurie. OF
Maxwentown. The composer of the
song was William Douglas, OF Eng.
land. in the stewartry OF Kirkcud.
bright.
The Swedish decoration entitled
"Literis ct Artibus" has been awarded
by King Oscar to DR.. John A. Enan-
der. for more than IS years editor
Of Hemlandet, a Swedish weekly
newspaper of Chicago.
Sir John Madden, chief justice Of
Victoria, has discovered n new plan
of Furnishing old offenders. He adds
up all their previous terms aud makes
the total their sentence. The other
day he sentenced an offender to
nine years and one m%onth-his aggre-
ste record.
~ ."HH N.f .rF-L .H.. He1H H..Ht
Paul Heyse is the most famous liv-
ing German novelist, and is almost as
well known in America as in his.fath.
erland. He lives the typical life of.
the man of letters-a life of prodi.
gous literary activity. as is evidenced
by the long list of his works.
All Albania mourns the loss of the
Princess Uirditese. She died of heart
failure, caused by the sight of the de
VISITATION created by the earthquake
at Skutari. She a the best friend
of the poor. Her brother has been a
prisoner at Constantinople for 16
years, as 1t is feared the Albanians
might choose him to be their ruler.
A London dentist named White.
house has invented a device which
he believes will overcome the motion
of a vessel at sea, as far as the sen
sation of travellers in their berth is
concerned. He suspends the berth by
four cords, SO that 1t swings freely.
BY means of electric motors these
cords are automatically opeDated SO
that the motion of the boat is coun-
teracted.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09

The season OF ''The Office Boy in
which Messrs. Nixon & Zimmerman
Will feature Frank peshon, opens al
Wilmington August 80. after which
he will go into Philadelphia for a lin.
TIED, engagement.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09

The Swedish decoration entitled
"Literis ct Artibus" has been awarded
by King Oscar to DR.. John A. Enan-
der. for more than IS years editor
of Hemlandet, a Swedish weekly
newspaper of Chicago.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09

The Empress of Russia's fayorit
scent is violet.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-09

Thomas E, shea's season opens In
Boston early in September. 1t is un.
derstood that R. A. Roberts. for many
years associated with the Frohman
enterprises. will stage Mr.. shea,s
productions, which have been entirely
remodeled and reftted for the coming
year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-23

Christmas has begun at the court
house. Shortly before noon there
was a merry time in County Auditor
Agnew's office. where the employees
OF several departments presented
the heads OF departments with
Christmas remembrances
Auditor Agnew received a SlT5
set OF HaylIand china. of beautiful
design. His chief deputy. Dr. f. c.
Bryier. received a fine rifle and
some pieces of silveEware.
County Treasurer Gormley was
presented with a splendid silver
mounted camera. County Assessor
Peters present was fine silver
mounted toilet set and his assistant.
Chester Eaton. had 10 call an ex-
press wagon 10 send home a luxur-
ious big Morris chair.
There was something doing in
the luxurious chair line for Sheriff
Lou Smith. also. but the sheriff has
not yet learned this. When he ar
rives at his Auburn home this
evening be will find that his depu-
ties have remembered him. for two
splendid big leather chairs were
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-23
Inspection Thorough.

The city officials we're accom-
panied by Dr. y. +. Bourns. tho
eompany's physician. Manager Jcn-
sen. OF the company, and Star re-
porter
The building was inspected from
garnet Go basement. and Il VAS quite
apparent that the approved methods
.of sanitation and precautionary
stepn for cleanliness we're used by
the company. The kitchen and din-
Ing rooms where the telephone girls
eat luncheon. as well as the busy eN-
change room. were visited.
The city officials concluded that
the ventilation WAS about as per-
feet as could be had. Mr.. Ffagch
Was Of the opinion that the use Of
hot air - one 81 the methods OF
heating the building might be the
cause OF some OF the throat trouble
with which several of the girls have
been affected. inhsmueh as there
vas not enough moisture IN the at
u.osphsre. aud the sudden change
IN passing from the warm dry air
u the building 10 the damp air out
eide might have an effect
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-12-23
CHINESE AND
lJAPS AGREED
TREATY

pE'KiNG, Dec 23.-signed by
Baron Komura and NJ. uuchids, for
Japan. and by Prince Ching and
vloeroy Yuan shi Kai, for China,
the final treaty between China and
japan wan ratified yesterday.
The terms OF the treaty give TO
Japan the coveted Liaotnng PENN
sula. AT the south end OF which Ia
Port Arthur and Dalny. This ter
ritory wna formerly Russian. but
since the recent war between that
country and Japan. II has been
ceded by the former TO tho latter.
and the terms yesterday finally ar
ranged with China. Part OF the
Russian Siberian railway is in
ciuded in this concession and gives
Japan q great advantage over her
late enemy.
The right was also given Japan
10 build a railroad To Mukden. China
reservIng the right TO buy or con
troll the Hystem whenever she sees
TT.
Tho most important feature in
the treaty TO the United States In
the opening OF l6 perts In Man