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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-08

One of the great transatlantic steam
ship lines is about to build NUMBER
of vessels which will travel one and a
half knots an hour faster than thelr
rivals. This extra speed means that
the new boats will have to install SIX
weight additional furnaces, six more
boilers. over $1,000 additional square
feet of heating surface and will have
to develop an additional 10000 horse,
power. To provide for the increased
weight the ship has to be heightened
1914 feet, broadened 16 feet and deep
ened 4 feet and the displacement en-
larged 10000 tons. If turbines were
not employed at least three 2o,OoO
horsepower engines, with shaft ana
screw propellers, would have been nee,
essary and many difficulties would
have had to be solved to place these SO
as to balance weights and avoid vi
bration.-Chicago News.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-08
Animals Nurses In London.

A London paper says that nurses
skilled In the diseases Of cats and dogs
can obtain regular employment at $40
a week for looking after sick prize ana
pedigree pets. There Is training
school for animals nurses In Pimlico.
A certificate is granted to apt pupils
after six months experience IN the
care Of sick creatures Of all sorts, cats
and dogs particularly. Women make
much better kennel nurses than men
do. and there is a growing demand, es'
pecially In big country houses, for the
services of women able skillfully to
carry out a veterinary surgeons treat
ment. One successful dogs nurse holds
the full certificate Of well known
London hospital, but she prefers to de-
vote her nursing talents to CANNES
rather than to humans.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-08
The superstitious Eskimos.

The Eskimos at Ramah and at the
stations south are all supposed TO be
Christians, but, naturally, they still
retain many of the traditional beliefs
and superstitions Of their ancestors
They will not live In house where Il
death has occurred, believing that the
spirit Of the departed will haunt the
place. If the building Is worth 1t they
take 1t down and set 1t up again some
where else. Not long ago the wire OF
one of the Eskimos was taken seri-
ously i'll and became delirious. Her
husband and his neighbors, deciding
that she was possessed Of an evil
spirit, tied her down and left her. un-
til finally she died, uncared for ana
alone. from cold and lack of nourish'
ment. This occurred at a distance
from the station and the missionaries
did not learn Of 1t until the woman
was dead and beyond their aid.-Out
ing Magazine.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-08

When replying the other day to the
new French ambassadors credentiai
address, the kaiser spoke in German,
while NJ. CambOn had also used his
native tongue. Formerly French was
the exclusive language of diplomacy,
as Latin had been before It, but Bis
marck rcbelled against this tyranny OF
the French tongue, and once he related
with great gustO how he had brought
NJ. Theirs to his senses during the
peace negotiations by suddenly ad-
dressing him in German. After the
war Bismarck laid 1t down as rule
that a communication from any mem
Der of the diplomatic corps other than
the French ambassador, il couched In
French, should be replied to IN the
same language, but that otherwise any
communication In the native language
of the writer should be answered In
German. The emperor applies the same
rule, as far us possible, in his inter
course with the ambassadors. - New
York Globe.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-08
He Could Fill the Bill.

A day or two after George B. Cortel-
you assumed the duties Of secretary'of
the treasury he was visited by an elder
ly man who wanted an appointment as
confidential clerk to one of the assistant
secretaries. Notwithstanding the fact
that lie was very busy at the time
Mr.. Cortelyou gave the elderly person
hearing. On account of his age, Mr..
Cortelyou said, lie felt that he could
not comply with the request. So, gen
tly, but firmly, he intimated to the old
man that 1t was about time for him to
60 This, however, did not dampen the
latter's spirit in the least.
Snow, sir" said he, "as feel my
self peculiarly competent to fill one of
these confidential clerkships, | hope
that you will further consider my ap-
plication." Then, wagglng his head
most impressively, he added:
ooh, Mr.. Cortelyou, 1 could be SO
Observation-Disclosures Magazine.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-08
ATOP or OUR CONTINENT.
The Outlook From the Pinnacle OF
Mount Mckinley.

Mount Mckinley.
DIR. Frederick Cook, who recently sue
caeded In making the ascent of Mount
McKinley-a feat which had bafhed all
otber attempts-tells of his wonderful
climb. Here is his picture of the top
nf the mountain-the highest point on
our continent-2O,39 feet above the
sea:
1--WE stood up under a black sky sol
low that we felt as If we could nearly J
touch it. We had reached the top. |
What task! Without the aid or
guides we had at last reached our goal.
Almost unconsciously our hands were
locked with a look of satisfaction al
each other. Not word nor yell was
uttered We had not the breath toI
spare. 1t was Sept. IL, 1906, 10 o'clock
in the morning, the temperature 10 de-
rrees. the altitude 20,391 feet Then
followed long gaze over the cold wlue
world spread out at our feet
"To the south the eye ran over the
steaming volcanoes, Redout and INA
NINA. down Cook inlet to the point or
tenai peninsula and the Pacific, $50
miles away. Narrow, winding, pearly
ribbons marked the courses of the KOS
kokwim. Yukon, Tanana and Susetna
rivers.
49, "Out of the Pacific rose line or
clouds drifting over the Chugach noun
tains. TO deposit their SHOWS In the
glaciers of the Alaskan range. y SINH
lar train of clouds came out OF the
Bering sea and swept the western SIDE
of the range. These clouds blotted out
most of the mountains near the main
range.
"'rhjs lower world Of lesser noun
tains did not impress us so much rs the
little sky world about US. Here under
orr feet was the top Of the continent
the north pole of our ambitions, proDa
bly, the coolest spot on earth, ana we
were the most miserable Of men at Q
time when we should have been elated
"Nevertheless | shall always remem
her with n mental focus sharpened by
fine the warm friendship OF my com
, panion. Edward Barrille, the curious
, low. dark sky. the dazzling brightness
, of the sky scraped granite blocks, TIT
] neutral gray blue of space the frost!
dark blue Of the shadows and allow
9 all the final pictures which took o
q Barrille with the flag dashed 10 III
ax as an arctic air froze the impress
q sion into a relief which no words cal
2. tell.
\. "A record of our conquest was lef'
+ with a small flag, in metallic tube
3 protected nook a short distance D'
low the summit A round or angie
g was taken with the prismatic compass
II The barometers and thermometer
q were read and hasty notes jotted dow
II in our notebook. The descent was les
7 difficult, but 1t took us four days
r. tumble down to our base camp" ia
pers.
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Looked Into the Wall.

A rather peculiar case of absent
mindedness was that related of Peter
Burrowes, an Irish lawyer. A friend
who called on Burrowes at an early
hour one morning found him shaving
with his face held close to an empty
wall. what on earth are you assum-
ing that attitude for?' he asked.
ITO look In the glass;" was the re-
ply.
"But there's no glass there" laugh
ed the acquaintance.
"Bless you, didn't notice that be-
FORE" said BurrOwes, and then calling
his servant he asked him what had be-
come Of the mirror.
why, sir" said the man. ut was
broken six weeks ago."
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Novelty Buggies.

The Novelty Carriage Works Oh
Wilmington, Del, begs to inform lne
nublic that they have brought suit
against A. w LilIiston for $l0,oO0
damages on account of the
libelo1s statements made by him III
regard to the Novelty Buggies ana
nnbIished in recent issues OF the Acco-
mack News. This action will put III
issue the truth of Mr.. Lilliston's state
ments, and will give him an oppor..
tunity to explain why 1t was that II
two thirds Of last seasons buggies
gave dissatisfaction by dropping 70
pieces. nhe wanted to contract In Janu-
ary of this year for the purchase OF one
hundred and fifty $50 OF these bug
pies TO be delivered 10 him before
January LIST, 1905 and upon the condi-
ton that the Novelty Carriage Works
would not furnish buggies OF their de-
sign to anyone else in Northampton
or Accomack counties during that
time.
Novelty Carriage Works, Inc,
April Is, 1907. Wilmington, Del.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-08

snS myself candidate for the H ense
Treasurer for Accomae County WIN nrim m cleo
i bSTo as be i held June 18th next, subject to tine
rules rule of said primary. have served dwU 'e now
as the town Of O9 1SeT t an' public
my to my hands for the past weh
T years will feel under lasting o6gaOns in
every friend who win render me aTSl deTote my
this contest and am eleSI sinass Of the office
WIN '0'''' Very Respectfully, ,.r
Leonidas r. Doughty.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-08

To the voters OF Atlantic Maglsterial District
Have been faithful to you in the discharge OF
my duties as a public servant, as promised you
/ would be when / was first elected? II so
again kindly ask you for one more term as con-
cratic Primary and if my friends will honor me
with one more term again promise a faithful
honest and efficient discharge of the duties Of the
Office TO the best of my ability. Thanking my
kind friends for all past favors and Tor all they
Your humble public servant,
L. Il. Ross ST., constable.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-08

To my friends and fellow citizens; .o,,o oon
~ tate This method of announcing myself can
d;dete for tbe office OF constable OF Metompkln
S Masisterial District subject to the regulations OF
tbe democratic party Should my friends honor
me by electing me to said office ! promise i the
1 bo,ast and efficient administration to the
best of my ability. Thanking my friends in ad-
vance for any assistance which they may De
pleased TO render me in the coming campaign.
prsmain Yours respectfully,
rein"in Teagle L. Byrd.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-08

To my fellow citizens Of Accomac for the Office
ann sDrer Of the county with Henry R. Boegs
S deputy subject to The Primary Sle StS ee sS
held june 29h next II 81 s ahd office
promise to discharge the dutes % interest Of all
t tnS Soliciting your support and assuring
Won of my appreciation. am
w. Yours to serve, ,,,:.
Samuel B. White
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This is to myself SanddS1e cor sub i
election to the Office of sheriff OF "A IN again ask
;eS. y vo yn support submit my past record a1O
Trust s Il has met your favor and entities me toI
another St term Of the office Thanking S1n iO
your loyal support in the past p ana election
In S9th beg to subscribe myself.
Your humble servant, ,,-,,.,
AV' Lee B. Kellam.
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To the voters of Metompkin DISTRICT; ,,;sor Of
it am District at the approaching Primary
election. My chief desire in asking or 'he elect elect
is to try to improve our roads 19SitSIul manner
every trust imposed by the office.
j. W. Bowdoin.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-08

To the voters Of Accomack County: tho office OF
announce myself Candidate nI PRIMARY in" to be
Sheriff Shsd sqSeSr June 18th Thanking the
people for their and as ,Sat am
to back il up by their votes ies Sapable Of dis
entitled 70 o. dn,;es Of same honestly. fearlessV
s end kimpartially to all concerned am
h'" Ben T. Nelson.
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- friends and fellow citizens:

TO my friends and fellow citizens; -oe..
I announce myself as a candidate for the once
~ Constable of Atlantic Magisterial Distr1ctsuo
iect to the regulations of the Democratic party.
Should my friends honor me by eecting d 1ev 20
administration of the duties of the ofiice TO the
hest Of nv ability. Thanking my friends for any
assistance they may render me.
Very truly,
Lennie L. Mears.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-08

10 my friends and fellow clIlzenS;. ovself a can
taA o. ne Office of constable OF MetompKi
aIasie iGi I District subject hs Of
the Democratic party should my friends 0s aOf fSe
me by eectng me to said 9fe District faith
bTOP ben U and efficient administration to the
iuI hIne ,S b"nhIe ability. 1t shall be my pleas
S STs and M duty in properly @d% admin e1as ant
affairs Of said office to retain sn& BARE Thanking
an a sds in ADVANCE for any assistance which
tb s NAV be please to render me in the coming
campaign. remain All.
an. "iiil"i" 4 Parksley. Va.
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To nv friends and fellow citizens: 1900
take this method Of announcing mySel can tor
Gvantic Instruct subject to the DEMOCRATIC Prl-
naTy and i nominated and elected viii dis
nbarge the duties of the Office to the best OF my
sb;Iify. Soliciting the support OF the voters Oh
'"' O'''- Yours very truly,
o. w. Dunton.
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=, INV friends and fellow citizens:

To my friends and fellow citizens;
take This method ofannouncing myself a can
didate for the Office Of constable OF Metompkin
Magisterial district. ..s .s.
nromise the people an honest and efficient ad
ministration. Thanking my friends In advance
for their support. ....u..
Thos. II. Walker.
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rial District:

no the voters of Lee Magisteral District r,sor
10 sn nnounce myself candidate for sp sup pr
O, Lee Magsterai district subject 70 nne solicit
AIRY on the 29th of June and the duties to
your support pledging to olscn"iee WV
the best OF my aoiii" G. w. Addison.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-08

the Solicitation of many voters haNS 30 e0d,,
sented 10 be candidate for Justice OF the reiT.
Subject to the Democratic primary H tSe Voters
ed that Office six years ago y Is Wl' II they want
me will be glad to serve them
Samuel }. Revel
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1907-06-08

To my friends; .o,u.ohlo Of Metompkin
Masstera District subject to the REGULATIONS o,
the Democratic Party II ele t Oca Pnerforming
nT dnty towards all the people Of said district
"0Pi"e VIZ Very respectfully,
Fred B. Johnson.
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r. w. Addison.


To the voters of Lee Magisteriai myself can
tas fo 5h the Cce Of Justice Of the Peace sSS
;ect to the Democratic PrimSTyd ;soharSe Of the
and elected PgOmise, 5d iq Ssst ofmy ability SO
letting your support, am. .,,v
i'''' S. Lee Milliner.
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w. L. Drummond,
ntearle district

To the voters of Pungoteague district; ,r;onds
10 taS his method Of announcing to my iIienas
and the public generally that am s Sd9 to
for constable Of Pungoteagns sndeayor to dis
the pI tbe duties Of the Office efficiently and md
cnnrfeonsIy and in the best interest OF all 'ne
OeonIes Soliciting your support am
pe0P'0' Yours very Truly - ,,,.,.
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TO the voters Of Atlantic District; .,.o oe;ce of
candidate for reelection HSie SS the tS the P
Supervisor of said district s" nIected viii dis
nbaT 3 the duties Of the office TO the best OF lily
ability. o,.o.s,,nv
'Oi' w l. Mock.
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s-25, 1905.
muffin District:

To the voters of Metompkin District: ,,L,;o
~ Tk sne ;s ~ inform my friends and the puoIc
e Tes Il u that am candidate for constable 10
generHi district. subject to the Democratic
Primary and 70 solicit their f9 aS}1 and 9 eci
nateG anu ~ The duties of the Office to the
S Sast Of nv ability. Thanking you in advanceio
'0"i Yours Very Truly.
Levin T CrowSon.
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To the voters of Pungoteague District nc reelection
annSS re Of Constable Of said district subject
TO TO tine the Ee Primary you Ses
FIRST elected that would be honest ana nc mS
nss should be fair and sSpp0 m4" ma have Kept
assn and feel that the Democratic voters r.
SscbaTre the duties Of the office in the future a.
have in the past faithfully honestly anu '0-
scientiously. ..,,,
AO"iS u vi hammond
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Oe'' ]. w. Vessels

ann myself as candidate for tine 1aic
of County Treasurer subject 70 n Tee ~ 1907
p primary TO S Oe he elected W. H. Prut E will Be
% deputy for the upper parish # the pc St
viii allow us to serve them. we VIII 90 81 " '"'
best of our ability.
io'''' Alfred J. Lilliston.
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To the voters of Lee District

To the voters of &c District:
This is to announce that am candidate Tor
the Office of Justice of the Peace OF Lee District,
subject to the Democratic Primary. soliciting
The snnport CT the voters. promise if elected. a
faithful and courteous discharge Of the duties OF
the Office to the best of my ability.
Very Truly
B. w. James (Tobel
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take this method Of apnOuaeing mysen i
ddate for reelection to the once t the Ul Democratic
OF MeICmPHd will il elected endeayor to dis
Charge the duties of the office in the iu ~ al d" the
have in the past in the best interest oi III '"'
people. noo.t,,,v
]. w. Vessels
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-10-30
WAS George Washington a liar?

WAS George Washington a liar?
W Must another idol be shattered?
These questions seem to be answered
IN the affirmative by official records
now musty with age but in a fairly
good state of preservation. For years
there has been legend in Virginia
that George Washington was seven
times indicted for perjury. No one
gave serious consideration to the ru-
mors, unworthy of association with the
beautiful childhood dream of the little
Ratchet and the cherry tree. A young
man Of inquisitive temperament, hear
ing the legend, made inquiry at the
congressional library to ascertain
whether any records gave it support.
He was cited by the expert in charge
to the court records of Fairfax coun.
ty. There he discovered that Nc
Dowell's men, after the battle of Bull
Run, ransacked the courthouse and
carried away most of the records, but
that one volume had recently been re-
covered through the executor of the
estate of one of the Pennsylvania SOL
diers. This volume was carefully ex-
amined, and it was found that on May
p, 1850, the grand jury returned a
presentment against George Washing.
ton for having lodged taxes on "a
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-10-30
Use Of Soap.

1t is useless to observe rules for
having a good complexion and go in
for dieting to clear the skin if one is
not particular as to the kind of soap
used. The amount of carelessness
shown in selecting this cleanser is
amazing, for woman will as a rule
take whatever is offered in a shop
and will continue using it for weeks
or months without noticing what its
effect may be upon the flesh.
As a matter Of fact, in one way or
another it's effect on the skin is quite
as positive as that of certain foods
upon the digestion. The skin is by
no means benefited simply because
soap has been applied, nor is it neces-
sarily cleaned. The skin so-called
cleansing agent may be quite too dry
Ing, and In this case though it re-
moves dirt the skin is left in such a
condition as to absorb impurities
more readily, and blackheads and
p:mples are apt to result. Or, in
stead of being overdrying, there may
be too much oil in the. soap, and
though the skin Is cleaned 1t becomes
greasy and the pores enlarged owing
to m excess Of fata. -
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Didn't Roost with the Chickens.

Didn't. Roost with the Chickens.
The homely forms of speech used
by the country people with whom lit
tie Edith and her mother boarded this
summer were frequently very puzzling
to the child.
One evening the farmers wife, in
talking for few minutes with Edith's
mother, remarked that, as she was
very tired that night, she believed
she would "go to roost with the chick
ems"
Wien Edith's bedtime arrived a 1t
tie later the youngster was nowhere
to he found. After considerable search
she was discovered sitting on a large
stone near the chicken house quietly
watching the fowl as they came in one
by one.
Edith" called her mother; what
are YOU doing there! I've been look
ing for you everywhere; it's time to
60 20 bed" ''+*
I? II know, mother" was the reply;
but they're nearly all in now, SC
she'll be here soon, guess"
who are IN and who will be
there? What on earth are you talk,
lng abo':t, child?" ASKED the mysti1ed
mother. = ~ s#s~..
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THE MAKING OF A HOME.
Fire Furnishings Must Not Be Chic:
Reliance.

1t was a great, big house; . goodly
lawn, and trees about, and flowers
fresh along the walk. Alice was visit
ing in Boston. Harriet was at At
!antic City. Jennie was spending the
summer 1T Asheville, N. c.; Billy was
fishing In the lakes; Mrs. Shocks was
abroad, and Mr.. Shocks pretended to
have an enormous case of brain fag
and took it up to Lakeside to smoke
it away. Thus a beautiful home was
turned into a boarding house, where
the cook entertained the chamber
maid and the coachman and the goose
hung high.
Thus it happens, often happens, that
~ soon as fine home 1s prepared, it
Is abandoned, It's attractions grow
stale and its companionship becomes
wearisome. The fault is easily dis
e>rned.s Dependence is put upon
riches and the things they will buy.
Fine mahogany. oriental rugs, crystal
mirrors, costly plate. infinite bric-ar
bEac are relied upon to al the heart
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-10-30
RECORDS CHARGE THAT
WASHINGTON TOLD LIE
wheeled vehicle"

wheeled vehicle"
Washington was in good company,
the presentment also naming George
William Fairfax, William Mason and
number of other distinguished gentle
men Of the day. At that time in the
colony of Virginia two methods were
in vogue for taxing property, both
personal and real. Either the assessor
was permitted to make the list or the
subject under oath submitted q list
AS the presentment was returned
against George Washington, it is evil
dent that he made oath to the list OF
his property and failed to include "a
wheeled carriage" of which he was
possessed.
Washington, not being indicted,
shows that the grand jury acted upon
its own initiative, because had the
matter been called to their attention
by the prosecutor for the colony an in
dictment would have been returned.
There is only one volume of the rec
ords of that time, and it does not
show what became of the presentment.
Whether Washington was tried will
not be known unless some veteran
of McDowell's command, directly or
through an heir, returns the volumes
that were carried off after Bull Run.