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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06
Business Notices.

NOTICE We, s. G. Willis and VIM.
E. Johnson, surviving partners of
ourselves and of the late Thomas E..
Floyd, deceased, trading as the North
Channel Oyster Co., will sell to the
highest bidder on Saturday, June 18th,
1908, at 300 O'Clock p. M, at Willis
Wharf. Northampton Co., Va, all of
the oyster grounds and oysters and
shells thereon which belonged to the
late firm, situated along North Chan
mel, and also one nice gasoline boat
271 feet long, u H. P, watch-house,
forks, shovels &C., belonging to said
firm. There are about ten thousand
bushels of fine catch, 2 years old, and
eight thousand bushels planted in
summer of 1907, with no catch, and
about ten thousand bushels, which
have been planted three years this
Summer and have been picked off of
once and upon which there is now
quite good lot of oysters. Parties
wishing to purchase can easily reach
the grounds from Willis Wharf and
will be taken to them from the wharf
without expense. Terms-10 per cent.
cash and balance in 6, II and Is
months, from day of sale, with inter
est from that day, secured by the
notes of the purchaser with approved
personal security. This sale is made
| in order to settle up the estate of the
said late Thos. E. Floyd. Given
under our hands, this 2Sth day Of
May, 1908.
w. E. Johnson,
S. G. Willis.
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From statistics in the possession of
the corporation commission, it ap-
pears that the 2-cent passenger rate,
promulgated October l, 1907. has not
proved disastrous, and that most of
the railroads have prospered under
LIZ. change. The passenger receipts
of tho Southern for the period from
July /, 1907, to March 81, 1908, are
Sc. 0s2. So in excess of those for the
same period of the year before. The
Atlantic Coast Line shows S63, 313. 40
increase, the r. F. & P. R. r. $685.
591.17 increase, the Washington and
Southern a $64, S49.06 increase, and
the Q. & o. a 1915, O15.26 increase.
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Valuable
for Sale.

The Episcopal Rectory property,
known as EYRE RECTORY," sit
uated one-half mile from Eastville
Station, is offered for sale. This
property contains six acres, more or
less, and has on it a two-story brick
dwelling of six rooms. with large
frame annex of three rooms. Also a
comparatively new barn and all the
necessary out-buildings.
Will sell privately On liberal terms.
For particulars, address one of the
Committee,
R. S. Trower, ST., Eastville, Va.
K. A. Jarvis, q"
G. R. Mapp, Jr., Machipongo, Va,
w. E. Wilkins, Bridgetown, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

Write to us for estimates on doors
sash, blinds, stair-rails and all other
kinds of building material, hardware.
paints, &c. Stock large, prices low,
Mr.. R. D. L. Fletcher will be at Acco-
mac Court Fl. the first day of every
County Court, to receive orders for
the firm.
Cape Charles Ice and Lumber %.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

Richard E. Byrd, of Winchester,
Speaker of the House, whom the
LIQUOR men refused to elect as dele,
gate to the State convention, al
Roanoke, was Saturday made one Of
the delegates by the county of Fred
erick by the biggest vote of the coun-
ty convention.
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Gold Confidence.

III did not have confidence in the Ozark Min
ing & Milling Company Of Lewiston, Idaho,
would not recommend it for IL it were right TO
misrepresent the matter could not afford TO do
it when want the confidence OF every man on
the Eastern Shore.
My confidence is based largely on my brother
who is fiscal agent for the company-a Virginia
boy 30 years Of age who has had all sorts OF offers
since his connection with the Ozark to become
agent for other enterprises but says he has seen
no other new mine in the West he could as gen.
tleman recommend. / have in recent letter
from the secretary-an Eastern young man with
Western schooling and years Of experience IN
mine engineering this: Il have persuaded the
friends OF my boyhood to buy Ozark and now
Ozark must make good for cannot sacrifice their
confidence-and believe as truly as can be that
our mine will soon be one Of the great mines OF
the West" .. >>,,,,,,,, =.
am authorized to make this BIG OFFER 10
the Eastern Shore due to crop season here; place
your order now as there are only few more
shares TO sell until the stock will be taken on the
market or the price ADVANCED probably TO sl0o per
share and then pay for it as 1t suits your con-
yenience any time up to July is.
My brother has 81, 900 in it and have all can
buy.
Price still s3s 90 per hundred shares.
Fuller information on request.
Very truly yours.
w. G. EMMETT.
Belle Haven, Va
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

Another pretty line of the VARSITY"
model suits arrived in the popular
shades. See the line.
J. s. Mills,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

Thomas F. Ryan. of New York and
Virginia, who was elected a delegate
to the Democratic State convention
from Nelson county, cannot serve and
has asked that his alternate take his
place.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06
D. A. Fluharty,

NoTICE-Having had six years ex-
perience with all the latest implements
for pulling stumps, preparing new
ground, and moving houses, l now
offer my services to the people of Ac-
comack and Northampton counties by
day or contract. Strict attention
given to all business.
G. H. Gravenor,
Rue, Va.
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Save $3.50 to S. on suits furniture at
A. H. q. Mears. See ad.
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Statement Of The Financial Condition
The Bank of Keller, Inc. !,

located at Keller, in the State OF Vir-
c,nia. at the close of business, May
14th, 1908, made to the State Cor
poration Commission.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

Mems Summer suits at A. H. G..
Mears S1.9S and up, all sizes. See ad.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

Fruit of the Loom muslin at A. IL.
G. Mears 8 cents yard.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

For SALE-By private contract that
part of the Kimmerle Farm, situated
in Kilmontown, near Keller, owned
by Jno. It. Sample and wife, contain
ing 1871 acres, on which is located
a modern farm settlement, also one
tenant house. The timber on the
farm has been sold; but it is excellent
truck land in good neighborhood
and only a short distance from both
steamboat wharf and railroad station.
For price and terms see the under
signed.
G. Walter Mapp,
Trustee.
Grangeville, Va, May IA, 1908.
NOTICE-I will sell to the highest
bidder on Saturday, June 18th, 1908,
at 2 O'Clock p. M, at Willis Wharf,
Northampton Co. Va, one cunning
boat, oyster scows, 1 boat sail, !
nice hammerless gun, lot of oysters,
1 lot of wild duck decoys, &C., belong
ing to the estate of Thomas E. Floyd,
deceased.
L. Floyd Mock,
Admir-.
For SALE-Five shares AccomacB
Banking Company stock.
Address "X".
Care Peninsula Enterprise.
For SALE-At a very reasonable
figure, five shares stock OF the First
National Bank, Onancock, Va Apply
to Box No. 2,
Mackenzie Park, Va.
For RENT--A nice new dwelling
house at Willis Wharf. Can give
possession at once. Apply to
w. J. Rue,
Belle Haven, Va.
NoTICE-Clean shucked shells de.
livered on monitors to any point on
the seaside of Accomack or North
ampton at eight cents per bushel OF
5 cent f. o. b. my dock. Full measure
guaranteed.
O. f. Babbitt, Jr.
Chincoteague, Va.
NoTICE-Houses moved by day OF
contract at any point in Accomac OF
northampton on reasonable terms by
the undersigned. Prompt attention
given to all calls by letter or phone
at my home.
G. T. Groton,
Parksley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

FOR RENTAL Nassawadox station
new eight room dwelling, outbuild-
ing and fowl yard complete. Price
reasonable. Possession given at once.
Apply to
P. s. Stewart,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

For RENT Storehouse and dwell
ing at Silva P. o., Accomac Co., va.
Possession given at once. Apply TO
9. A. Davis,
1926 E. Baltimore st.
Baltimore, Md.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

For SALE-Good pine truck barrel
heads. Prices furnished on request:
f. 0. b. car, Bloxom or Hallwood, Va.
J. S. Gordy & Bros.
Mappsville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

For SALE-55O acres white gum and
beach timber, S6.0 90 per acre cash, two
small pieces old growth pine and oak,
near station.
Harry T. White,
Mackenzie Park,
formerly Bloomtown, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

For SALE-At private contract 2O55
acres of land, more or less, situated
on seaside road, u miles from Watts
Vile and Horntown and miles from
New Church Station. 1t is all high,
red clay land with abundant resources.
we'll adapted to trucks, has on it z
room dwelling, nearly new, necessary
outbuildings, also new tenant house,
convenient to stores, churches and
schools. Has a nice orchard on it.
Apply to
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Grangeville, Va, May IA, 1908.

For SALE-Five shares Accomack
Banking Company stock.
Address "X".
Care Peninsula Enterprise.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

REWARD OF $1O-Will be paid for
any information leading to the identi-
fication and conviction OF any one
breaking or removing flowers from
any lot or grave in Liberty Cemetery
or committing depredations OF any
kind.
Liberty Cemetery Co.,
Parksley, Va.
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Nursery Stock.

wish to say to my friends and Gus
toners, who have been ordering
Nursery Stock by me, that hereafter
/ shall sell on my own responsibility,
which will enable me to sell most
varieties at greatly reduced price.
Apples. 5 to 7 #. at 20 cts. each.
Kieffer pears, to 6 #. at 80 cts. each.
Peaches, to 6 fl. at 20 cts. each.
Plums, 4 to #. at 40 cts. each.
Cherries. 4 to 6 #. at 80 cts. each.
Ounces, 3 to 1t. at Az Gus. eacn'
English walnuts at go cts. each.
Soft Pecans at 40 cts. each.
Asparagus at $1.00 per 100.
Grapes, leading varieties, at 20 cts.
Grapes, special varieties, at 40 cts.
California Privet $3.50 per 1OO.
Lawn trees and all other stock at
reduced prices.
E. B. NAPLES, SR.,
Onancock, Va.
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LOTS FOR SLAE-At LeCato Station
Oak Hall, Va.
Jno. s. Parsons,
Accomac, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

FOR SALE-At very reasonable
t,onre a farm located near Painter
Station, containing about 100 acres acres
poosession of the same can be gwen
January 1st, 1909. For further infor-
nation, apply to
Mov14 1908. Onancock, Va.
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Statement of the Financial
Condition
OF THE
Banking Co. Of LII. Dinckson, Jr.,

located at Chncoteague Island, in the State OF
Virginia at the close of business. May i4th
1908, made to the State Corporation Commission.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06
Don't Blame the Cook

If your bread and pastry is the
soggy, indigestible misery-making
kind. It's dollars to doughnuts
that the FLOUR is guilty of the
offense.
Our flour makes light, white, de-
licious bread and pastry always.
"Poor Luck" is unknown, where
1t rules the cooking. 1t insures
good results because it is uniform
In quality-Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and every day in the
week the BEST.
Candidly, can you afford to go on
using hap-hazard flour when our
mill-to-consumer system puts our
superior product in your home at
less expense?
We cut out the retailers profits.
We sell you flour direct at whole
sale prices. We will save you all
those dollars that the retail dealer
I has previously pocketed.
TRY our method. You'll never go
back to the old way. Write us for
prices.
EAGLE MILLS, ''''''S Nd, WY
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NoTICE-The public will please
take notice that l have sold my entire
stock of groceries, at Whitesville,
near Parksley, Va, to John A. Tay-
lor, who will continue business at the
old stand. All bills contracted by
me will be paid by me, and all bills
due me must be settled at once with
the undersigned.
John H Scott
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

NomCELWe are open for bids for
the building of two school houses,o one
at Saxis Island and one at Hallwood.
For further information and plans
apply to b. G. Johnson, Marsh Mar
ket, and J. H. Jones, Temperance
Vile. The right to accept or reject
any or all bids reserved. By order OF
the Atlantic School Board.
Respectfully,
r q Johnson.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

For SALE-At a very reasonable
figure, five shares stock OF the First
National Bank, Onancock, Va Apply
to Box No. 2,
Mackenzie Park, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

Nor1cE-I am prepared to furnish,
yellow pine and oak lumber, oa a1;5I
slaves. &C., at short notice, Mill
near Onley, Va. A share of your
patronage solicited. 100000 slaves
now ready for immediate delivery.
ho" A Isaac B. Clark,
Accomac, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

For RENT OR SALE-Storehouse on
Bennett St., glass front, store room
25x5O feet, grocery attached 5o 1eet:
first-class location, being in center OF
town of Parksley, house in No; con-
dition, good as new. Sell cheap or
lease for term of years. Apply to
'0"N E. II. Parks,
Parksley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

For RENT-For year 1909 or term of
years my farm at Guilford, in good
condition and with an abundance of
resources. Dwelling with nine rooms
and necessary outbuildings Oh same,
convenient to church, school and mill.
For particulars apply to
J. E. Russell,
Guilford, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

For sALE-At private contract a
nice seaside farm, containing, 100
acres, more or less, of nice truck lana,
adjoining the village of Atlantic, Ia
mile of graded school and churches,
3 miles from Oak Hall Station. IL mas
a nice oyster shore and good pasture.
A new dwelling of rooms, necessary,
outbuildings,2 new tenant houses and
nice young orchard on it.
H. r. Revell,
Atlantic, Va.
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B. G. Johnson.

FOR SALE-Forty first-class pigs.
Apply to A. 1. Mason u.
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Sto u containing about 1875 acres.
Possession of the same can be gwen
Ion~arv ist. 1909. For further infor-
lha''"' opp Warner Ames,
Nav 1908. Onancock, Va.
NoTIcE-I am prepared to furnish
yellow pine and OAK LUMBER, o@, n;Ii
slaves. &C., at short notice', MIL
near Onley, Va. a share OF your
patronage solicited. 2OO, oOo slaves
now ready for immediate delivery
nv" Isaac B. Clark,
Accomac, Va.
observation-disclosures, graduate OF
business college, competent ana no.
afraid of work, desires position WIN
hank or commission house. Best OF
reference. Answer, L. X, care OF
Enterprise.
NOTICE - Anyone wanting high
grade bicycles for particulars Apply
" Octavius George,
Harborton, va.
For RENT OR SALE-Dwelling house
!" J. @. Justice,
Onancock, Va.
For SALE-A first-class COW, fresn
RI nail and calf, also pony, well
broken. r..
Tasley, Va.
For RENT OR SALE-Storehouse OH
Bennett St., glass front, store room
25x5O feet, grocery attached 6O leeU:
| first class location, being in center Oh
town of Parksley, house in No. con-
dition. good as new. Sell cheap or
lease for term of years. Apply 10
E. Il. Parks,
Parksley, Va.
For SALE-At private contract
nice seaside farm, containing, 100
acres. more or less. of nice truck land,
adjoining the village of Atlantic. Ia
mile of graded school and churches,
2 miles from Oak Hall Station. 1t has
a nice oyster shore and good pasture
| A new dwelling of 5 rooms, necessary
outbuildings,2 new tenant houses and
nice young orchard on it.
H. r. Revell,
Atlantic, Va.
REWARD OF S1O-Will be paid for
any information leading to the identi-
ification and conviction of any one
breaking or removing flowers from
anv lot or grave in Liberty Cemetery
or committing depredations OF any
kind.
Liberty Cemetery Co.,
Parksley, Va.
For Storehouse and dwell
, ing at Silva P. o., Accomac Co., va
!, Possession given at once. Apply 70
@. A. Davis,
1926 E. Baltimore st.
= Baltimore, Md
NoTICEZWe are open for bids FOL
the building of two school houses, one
at Saxis Island and one at Hallwood
For further information and plans
apply TO ID. VI. JOnhSOhi .A"A'"
ket, and J. II. Jones, Temperance
r vile. The right to accept or reJec
anv or all bids reserved. BY order o
the Atlantic School Board.
Respectfully,
B. G.. Johnson.
ii FOR SALE-Forty first-class pigs
Apply to A. L. mason;
Harborton, Va.
s FOR SALE-At private contract 20
II acres of land, more or less, situate
;. on seaside road, u miles from watts
, Vile and HOMETOWN and miles iron
- New Church Station. 1t is all high
} red CLAY land with abundant resources
y we'll adapted to trucks, has on 1t
n room dwelling, nearly new, necessar
outbuildings, also new tenant house
convenient to stores, churches an
schools. Has a nice orchard on II
Apply to
/. D. A. Fluharty,
NOTICE-Having had six years e1
perience with all the latest implement
for pulling stumps, preparing ne'
ground, and moving houses, L no.
!: offer my services to the people of AZ
d comack and Northampton counties b
=. day or contract. Strict attentlo
ID given to all business.
le G. H. Gravenor,
4, Rue Va
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For SALE OR TRADE-Saw mill with
belts &C., complete.
W. T. Broughton,
Onley, Va.
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For SALE-A first-class COW, fresn
to pail, and calf, also pony wei
II. East, Jr.,
Tasley, Va.
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observation-disclosures, graduate OF
business college, competent. ana no. no.
afraid of work, desires position WIN Hs
hank or commission house. besC oi s
reference. Answer, l. ~, care Vi
Enterprise.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

For RENT--A nice new dwelling
house at Willis Wharf. Can give
possession at once. Apply to
w. J. Rue,
Belle Haven, Va.
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State OF Virginia, County OF Accomack to-wit;
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2nt
day OF June, 1905
f. II. Bratten. Notary Public.
My commission expires PA. 1911.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-06-06

FOR RENT OR SALE-Dwelling house
III &c. Justice,
Onancock. Va.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-07-15
Armor.Plated Whales.

The remarkable fact that the EARL
est known ancestor. or primitive type
of the modern whale bore heavy armo,
on its back. in the form of strong
bony plates, has recently been Sc,
forth by the German paleontologist
DR.. Abel. The plates occasionally
found associated with the remains OF
the primeval form of whale, have gen
orally been regarded as having be
loRged to gigantic turtles, but the Ger
man investigations show that they
were part of the skeleton itself. They
resemble in their character, the impen
etrable bony shells of the huge glypto
donts that formerly inhabited South
America.
The suggestion is made that at
the time when they carried armor
whales were amphibious creatures. liv
Ing on the coasts and needing special
protection from breakers and from
sharks.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-07-15
IN WEATHER LORE
University Students Taking Up the
Science Of MeteoroIooy.

A steady increase Of interest in
meteorological education Is manifest
throughout the country, as, in fact,
throughout other civilized nations. In
general, instruction in meteorology IL
considered as a part Of the courses in
geology, geography or physical geogra.
ply; but In two universities, George
Washington and Cornell, courses have
been offered in the higher mathe.
mates and physics that constitute the
basis of meteorology.
During 1906 there were IA uni
versities, colleges and scientific
schools in winch regular courses of
instructions were given by weather
bureau officials, and in five or six
more the matter was in allegiance
Also there were at least 40 officials
besides those conducting the above
mentioned courses who gave COCA.
sional lectures or addresses.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-07-15
By ROBERTUS LOVE

wam," as the convention hall was
called. and after struggle destined
to be historic placed I'm line for the
chief magistracy Of the nation the i'm.
mortal rail splitter of Sangamon coun-
ty, somewhat contemptuously described
In eastern sections as an ignorant. I'M
couth country lawyer, his chief oppo.
nent being the celebrated and cul-
tured William II. Seward If New York.
Ten years later Chicago had trebled
her population and was running neck
and neck with St. Louis, her Missouri
neighbor on the Mississippi below the
mouth Of the Missouri For some
years the race for supremacy between
these two cities was close and exciting,
but finally Chicago began to run 80
fast that st. Louis decided not to try
to keep up. In 1880 Chicago had half
a million people, an enormous popula
ton for that period.
In 1871 the Widow O'Leary's COW,
the only COW securely placed in Ameri-
can history for having done big
thing, kicked over lamp in barn
one Sunday night and set fire to Chica-
60 The fire ragged for twenty-five
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-07-15
SCENE
DENTAL -

g. location rather thAn ''p raasc
the frequent selection y. hts:p ia,
city Is geographically II ruI itcglht
distance from the center. hU: /. IS MOI
far from the population center OF III,
United States. In the matter OF trans
portations, both by water on the great
lakes and by rail, Chicago is unsur.
passed. II is the greatest railroad cen.
ter In America, though in danger OF
losing Its premiership In that respect
to Kansas City. One may reach Chi.
cago with comparative ease from any
place in the United States where there
Is railroad connection. Another advan-
tage OF the city for great conventions
is that Of hotel facilities, So big, is
Chicago that the many thousands OF
extra visitors who attend the national
conventions create scarcely a ripple of
excitement so far as numbers are con-
cerned. They can be accommodated
with ease, and even swallowed up In
the vast throngs without being partic.
ularly noticeable.
Chicago and New York are the only
cities in America where this condition
prevails. New York being too far to
one side Of the country. Chicago thus
becomes the inevitable convention city.
Chicago makes no particular effort to
obtain great conventions, knowing that
they belong to her as a natural right
and will come anyhow.
The population OF Chicago is now ap-
proximately 100000. The city's area
is about 200 square miles. For twenty.
six miles along the shore OF Lake Mich.
igan the great city stretches. running
back ten or more miles inland.
The growth of Chicago was one OF
the world wonders of the nineteenth
century. In the year 1880, when the
first national political convention in
the United States was held, that Of
the Anti-Masonic party, Chicago was
merely collection of log houses. with
less than a hundred inhabitants.
When the second Republican national
convention, which was the first to be
held In Chicago, met in 1860 and nom.
mated Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal
Hamlin for president and vice presi-
dent the population was less than no.
600. Ii was a busy, busting burg, to
be sure, where the Republican dele.
gates gathered liz the famous "Wig.