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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-03-18

If the adjustment of pensioners
goes on as it has been going, it is
estimated by experts that by next
year there will be 1900, 900 pensioners
on the roll drawing 100000, 900 out
of the U. S. treasury.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-03-18

Ex Confederates cannot hold COM
missions in the military or naval SER
vice of the United States and the
folly Of the statute disqualifying
them in thus shown by the Raleigh
News and Observer
perhaps no other Cabinet ap-
pointment gives such general salts
faction as that of Herbert, of Ala
bama, to have charge of the Navy
Department; and yet Herbert could
not hold any position in the Navy
whatever. But, although prohibited
by law from being a subordinate, he
can command the whole concern.and
what is more, it is expected that he
will do more for the Navy than any
OF his predecessors.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-03-18

The report Of The grand jury en-
gagged for severalNdays in investi'
eating criminal matters in Norfolk
made last Tuesday, elbows an awful
condition of affairs in that city
Gambling, according to their report
has been conducted openly on the
principal streets. and the sale OF Ii
ouor on Sunday and to minors seems
to have been of common occurrence
in nearly all of the saloons. The re-
port is accompanied with the recon-
mendation that the license of thirty.
one saloons be revoked. The Virgin,
ian in commenting upon the report
says, that it lis paper that exhibits
q lamentable picture of crime and
lawlessness in our city and u remark
able negligence upon the part Of oul
municipal and police authorities te
suppress the same.''
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-03-18

"a History of the Worlds Column
bian Exposition" has just appeared,
of which Ex-Governor William E
Cameron, now resident of Chicago
is said to have written large part
and edited the whole.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-03-18

Louis r. Finney, Virginian, has
been appointed private secretary to
Secretary Of the Navy Herbert
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-03-18

Over $4,000 worth of sheep were
killed by dogs in King George coun-
ty last year. and yet, remarks the
Charlottesville Progress, we venture
to say, that the.member,of the Leg
islature from that county would not
dare to champion Il bill to tax the
dogs of virginia-and the same may
be said, perhaps, of the legislators
from Albemarle or Accomac, but a
growing sentiment in many parts OF
this county in favor of the sheep
seems to indicate, that the time is
not very remote, when the candidate
for the Legislature would be called
upon to show his hand in the matter,
Very many persons, who years ago
we're ready TO say, If you love me,
love my dog now seem to demand
protection from ours of high or low
degree by taxing them out OF exist
epcerifa necessary.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-03-18
Entered mt the Postof1ice at Accomac
G. H, Va. as second-class matter.

The New York World in discuss
ing President Clcveland's plan ofnot
bestowing office upon those who oc-
cupied positions during his
former administration, we'll says
He certainly will not assert that
during his first term he appointed
no one fit to fill an Office. He would
not say that not single member OF
his first Cabinet is worthy OF ap'
pointment to Il place of honor and
trust in his second administration.
We are certain that he would be the
last to declare, for example, thar
Mr.. Bayard would not make wor-
thy Minister to England. 1t is I'M
possible to suppose that he holds
that he and Secretary Lamont are
the only citizens of this country
who ought TO have second terms
The plan mapped out by Mr.. Cleve'
land in this respect, if he sticks TO IT,
practically means, however rider
ious it may seem, that Il person who
served under Mr.. Harrison'S admin
istration is not disqualified for ser
vice under the present adlninistra-
tion. but service under Mr.. Cleve'
land's former administration acts as
Il disqualification at present.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-03-18
The trotting standard bred stallion
Randolph CrommeII
IS

will make the spring season in
Accomac from Craddockville to
Drummondtown, at S25 to in
sure a mare in foal, $50 by sea-
son, $40 for single service pay
able to groom at time of service.
The following is a copy of the
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE, showing
that he is TRoTTING STANDARD;
from American Trotting Regis
ter:
This is to certify that, Ran
dolph Crommell has been duly
registered as standard under
Rule 6, in Volume XII, of the
AMERICAN TRoTTING REGISTER,
and the pedigree can be traced
in the following form:
21429
Randolph Crommell (6) b. h. foaled
1856; by Raroldsop 1887 dam Min
IA by Champlin 1914; 6. d. Young
Nellie by Sherman Black Hawk
142. etc. (See Minna Vol. Ky Bred
by Vim. Picllhardt, Schroon Lake,
n. Y.,-passed to Z. E. McCleary.
Norfolk, Va, and fromhim to J. S.
Bull
Harold 413
Haroldson 1887 Vanity Fair
c e%nn1len ninna 2 Toang Nellie 1Gsi
21420
Given under my hand and seal at
Chicago, ILL.,, this Goth day of Deem
Der, A. D. 1899. J. K. STEINER,
Register.
For further particulars apply to
JOS. S. BULL,
Charlottesville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-03-18
GENERAL NEWS.

1t is estimated the expenses of the
Inauguration amounted to $4,000,
while the receipts are $50, 40S.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-03-18

The Chesapeake. according 10 the
latest adviccs, had been ordered by
Governor Mckinney to Tangler
Sound and citizens of Maryland have
ceased TO depredate on our oyster
beds, we presume, since the arrival
of the steamer in those waters-at
least no report to the contrary has
been received. The Maryland dredg-
er who wants to steal our oysters
is willing to rely upon the compact
of 1885, which he is so fond OF oifer-
ing as an excuse for wrong DONG
to protect him only when he Is not
in danger of being caught. Inc
SIGHT of a steamer which is able TO
oyertake him, makes him forget the
compact and practise that discretion
which is the better part OF Valor.
Let the protection which steamer
gives by all means be continued.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-03-18

j
OF BALTIMORE,
Until further notice. will run their steamers as
follows, weather permlttlng,) leaving South st.
wharf at 80 o'clock p. m.
steamer POCoMoKE.
CAPT. HEwARD.
tuesday and Friday for Cristeld. TanCierIsland,
Pinney's, Onancock. Pitts Wharf Cedar Hall,
toponi, and Snow Hill. RETURNINd-Mon
days and Thursday. leaves Snow Hill 6
q. M, Pocomoke City g, Rehoboth 9,
Cedar Hall $50, Pitts wharf 10, Onancock
ESQ p. M, Finney's 8. Tangier Island l.
Steamer EASTERN SHORE.
CAPT. G. q. RAYNoR.
Sunday for Crisheid, Honman's. Evans BogSS'.
Nandua Buzzard Hill. Concord. Reads, Da-
Wis., Niles Shields and Rues RETURN
ING-lenve Rues Tuesdays At s.Sn n. M,
Shields Q, Miles 9.15, Davis 10. Reads 1920,
Concord II, Nandua 1870. Boggs 2.45, Evans
8. HoIman's3.l5
WEDNESDAYS for Ford's, Crisneld. Ha1mnn's,
and Messongo. Returning. leaves Messongo
Fridays a. M, Hunting Creek $50, Chesc0n-
nessex Ills. Nendua 1890, Bnggs 2.45 p. M.
Evans 8. Honmans 10, Crisfcld as above
FoIds.7 80.
-AllSteamers leave crisae1d tol Balti
i%S more. on arrival of last down train
Freight ana pansen ers received or all points
OF the n. Y, Phila. and Norfolk, Wtcomico and
Pocomoke R. r. daily, Delaware. Maryland and
Virginia Railroads Oh Tuesdays and Fridays
onf,.
Positively no freight received after 80 y, III.
and must DO prepaid TO all points, exec RI
on the n. Y. Phlia. anc Norfolk Railroad
2. F.. CLARK. General Agent.
If. South street.. Bpit,ut-t
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-03-18

Rev. Dr. Benjamin NJ. Smith, the
Oldest Presbyterian minister in Vir.
ginia, died Tuesday at the residence
of his son-in-law, Rev. DR.. Rosebro,
in Petersburg, aged nearly 50 years.
DIR. Smith had been in the ministry
for three-ScOre wears.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-03-18

One of the last official acts of Presi-
dent Harrison was to sign the bill
for $G5, 900, for the relief of William
and Mary College, which by this
becomes a law, and the old college
will get what she has been striving
for twenty-five years.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-03-18

Until further notice, will run their steamers as
follows, weather permitting leaving South ST..
wharf at $50 o'clock p. m.
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Walter R. Gillette, Ge
Isaac f. Lloyd, I'd Vice President
William j. Easton, Secretary
- Frederic Cromwell
John A. Fonda, Assistant Treasurer
William p. Sands, Cashier
Emory McClintock, LID
John Tatlock, Jr., Assistant Actuary
William Ct. Davies, General Solicitor
Medical Di
Gustavus S. Winston, NJ. D Elias j. Mars
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1893-03-18

leral Manager
Frederick Schroeder, Asst. Sec.
Henry Il. Duncan, Jr., Cor. Sec.
Treasurer
James Tilnpson. I'd Asst. Treas'r.
Edward p. Holden Asst. Cashier
F. l. a., Actuary
Chas. b. Pcrry,2d Asst. Actuary
WIN. w. Richards, Comptroller
ectors
i, NJ. d Granville NJ. White, NJ. D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-05
HUNG UP BY THE SENATE.
Fifty-eiRht of the Presidents Nomi-
nations Not Confirmed.

Washington, Nov. 4.-The official list Of
nominations which the Senate rejected or
failed to confirm during the extraordi-
nary session, shows that there were fifty
eight which met this fate. OF these two
were rejected. The others the Senate
failed TO confirm. The list comprises one
associate justice of the supreme court Of
the United States, Judge Hornblower ;
the director of the mint, Robert Preston ;
one minister, G. II. j. Taylor, minister to
Bolivia; one consul general, j. b. Ri
ley, TO Ottawa, Can. three appraisers of
merchandise; three collectors of internal
revenue; four Indian agencies, one re-
ceiver of public moneys the three mem
bers of the Cla Debris commission, two
consuls and thirty-eight postmasters.
THE OFFICIAL LIST
The following is complete official list:
William b. Hornblower, for associate
Justice of the supreme court Of the United
States.
Charles II. ]. Taylor, for minister to
Bolivia.
Robert E. Preston, for director of the
mint.
John B. Riley for consul general at
Ottawa, Canada.
w. II. Bum, for appraiser of merchan-
disc at New York.
j. }. Kennedy for appraiser of mer-
chandise at Buffalo Greek. N. Y.
j. w. A. Strickland, for assistant ap-
praiser of merchandise at New York
KOp Elias, for collector OF internal
revenue, Fifth district. North Carolina.
+. M. Simmons, for collector Of internal
revenue, Fourth district, North Carolina
V. Fleckenstein, for collector Of inter
nal revenue Twenty-eighth district, New
York.
G. +. Davis for Indian agent at the
Colorado river agency.
H. T.. Williamson, for Indian agent at
the Quapoid Indian agency, Indian terri
tory
S, X. Wooten, for Indian agent at the
Nevada agency.
George Harper, for Indian agent at the
Umitalla agency in Oregon.
Allen Il, Brice, for receiver Of public
moneys at Wakeny, Kan
For Cla Debris commissioners Col
George II. Mendell, Lieut. Col. w. II. H.
Benyaurd, Maj. w. A. Heuer, all of the
corps of engineers.
Two consuls were rejected by the Sen
ate as follows: ii. G.. Eastwood, at Cal
ais, France, and John Mobley, at Aca-
pulco, Mex.
The nominations which the Senate
failed TO confirm, either becaue they were
not reported by committee or because the
Senate failed to take them up die with
this session, just as those do which were
rejected. They can be commissioned by
the President, and will continue to hold
office until disposed Of by the Senate, or
in case the Senate should again fail to
confirm them until the close of the next
session of the Senate
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-05
NEaRo's RIPE FOR RIOT.
They Threaten to Avenge a Killing by
Burning a Town.

Columbia, S. c., Nov. At is reported
that there is tronble between the whites
and blacks at Marion court house, and
that the former are on their guard to
prevent the town being burned During
the progress of a colored fair there YES
terday, Press Bowen (colored) hired a
horse and buggy. 1t was soon reported
TO the proprietor of the stable that his
horse was being badly used by Bowen.
who was drunk. He accordingly sent
several negroes to get the horse back, and
to say TO Bowen that his money would be
refunded. Bowen having refused to
give up the horse, the proprietor
sent white man named Arthur Bethea.
Bowen was about to comply, but being
encouraged by a crowd of negroes, who
said he had paid his money and ought to
have his ride out he refused to surrender
the horse and drove off, Bethea following
on horseback. After gong some distance
the negro stopped, got outside of the bug
gy, placed his hand behind his back, and
walking back towards Bethea, demanded
to know why Bethea was following him.
Bethea replied that he was after the horse
and buggy. The negro again stated very
emphatically that he did not intend giving
it up. Bethea then said that he intended
having the horse and If the negro did not
comply with his demand, he would shoot
him. The negro dared him to do so and
Bethea fired, shooting the negro through
the heart and killing him instantly. The
negroes became very much stirred up
over the matter and it was not long be-
fore threats of lynching were heard.
They gathered in large numbers and have
threatened to apply the torch and reduce
the town to ashes unless the prisoner is
delivered to them. Upon such threats be-
ing made, the whites of the town
armed themselves with shotguns and pis-
tolls, and last night guarded the town and
kept watch to prevent the carrying out
of these threats by the negroes 1t is
hoped that matters can be quoted with
out bloodshed though it is feared that
there will be trouble.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-05
A LONG SESSION AHEAD.
Congress Apt to Continue Till Septem-
ber After the Holiday Recess.

DER Aibef Jne MONDAY recess.
Washington, Nov. 4.-Some of the more
sanguine among the members Of congress
just before adjournment expressed the
hope that the long session will be CON
cluded by the first of June or July; but
Speaker Crisp and severa OF the other
members, who have been here through
several congresses, think it not unlikely
that Sept will find congress still in ses-
sion. While the House is well advanced in
its work, and its business is in a condition
to be rapidly and easily pushed forward,
the Senate has done practically nothing
beyond repeating the Sherman bill The
very important measures which will 90
before the Senate will require
much deliberations and we all
know, by recent experience, how very de-
liberate is the deliberation of that body
1t is not likely thar the Senate can keep
abreast with the House in the business
before it-much less overtake it and then
keep up with it. Hence, if the House
should meet it's own expectations, in re-
spect to the rapid advancement Of its
business. there is no certainty that the
Senate could keep up with 1t. An early
adjournment-say in June would be.
very desirable, but it is hardly probable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-05
FOILINC OF The ROBBERS.
The Coal Creek Leader Once a Clerk
in an Express Office.

His Pal in the Scheme a Barroom
Loafer Who Gave the Plot Away to
the Police-He viii sDie From a
Wound he Received-The Chief Of
Police Wounded in the Arm--The
Concocter of the Scheme in Cell.
Knoxville. Tenn, Nov. 4.-The people
of Knoxville were greatly excited when
they read this morning of the attempted
robbery of an express train at Coal Greek,
on the Knoxville and Ohio road, last
night The plot to rob the express origi-
mated with f. w. Gerding, who served
for long time as delivery clerk in the
local express Office here. Jim Smith, his
pal, who gave the snap away, and put the
authorities on to it, is a barroom loafer.
He paid dearly for it, as he is in the hos
pital here, and will die
Gerding belongs to respectable family
that once possessed considerable wealth.
He is in the Knoxville jail and win pay
the penalty of his crime.
Chief of Police Atl1in, who was shot in
the left arm below the elbow, in the fight
at Coal Creek last night, with the would
be robbers, had the ball extracted from
his arm to-day, and although painful his
wound is not considered very serious.
PRAISE FOR THE POLICE.
Superintendent Spaulding, Of the South
ern Express Company, speaks in the
highest terms of the coolness and courage
of the Knoxville police who were present
in the express car when attacked by the
robbers.
The time and place for the robbery
were well selected, being at night and at
a water tank considerable distance
away from the village of Coal Greek.
Had not the express and railroad Of
icials been previously notified of the at
tempt and provision made to prevent it,
it would doubtless have been successful.
There was comparatively little currency
in the express car at the time.
The defeat and capture of the robbers
was so complete that it should serve as an
emphatic warning to all who may thinR
of attempting like robbery in the future.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-05
NEGROES HUNG BY A MOB.
One of the Four a Woman-An Sus.
peoted of Barn Burning.

peoted of Barn Burning.
Nashville, Tenn, Nov. A special
from Fayetteville, Tenn, says: early
this morning on the farm of Jack Dan
iels, near Lynchburg, Ned Waggoner. his
son WILL and daughter Mary and his
son-in-law, Motlow, were found hanging
TO one tree. All the parties are colored.
and the only cause at present assigned for
their lynching is that they were supposed
TO have been implicated in the numerous
barn burnings, which have taken place in
Monroe and Lincoln counties recently
There is no clew to the perpetrators of
the deed.
Ned Waggoner was a rather large ne
gro, and it is supposed that the first at
tempt of the lynchers was unsuccessful
in his case, as a broken rope with the
hangman's knot on il was found under
the tree near him, and another one had
been procured from The well bucket of a
near neighbor, by which rope he was
found hanging.
The bodies were discovered by the
driver of the Lynchburg and Fayette-
vile stage soon after daybreak this morn
ing.
The negroes did not bear very good rep
utatiOns in the community, and although
there has been little talk in regard to the
matter they were supposed to be con-
nected with the band of incendiaries who
have recently figured so prominently in
this section.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-05
VIRGINIA At The POLLS.
The Democrats TO Garry the State By
$4,000 Majority.

The Populists Humorously Talking OF
10000 to 10000 for Their Ticket.
The Democrats to Elect at Least
Two-thirds of the Members of the
Legislature.
Richmond, Va, Nov. 4.-On Tuesday
next an election will be held in this state
for governor, lieutenant governor, attor-
ney general, 25 members Of the Senate
and 100 members of the House of Dele
gates. There are three state tickets in
the field, rs follows:
Democratic-For governor, James 7.
O'Ferrall, of Rockingham; Lieutenant
governor, II. G. Kent, of Wythe; attorney
general, r. Taloy Scott, of Fauquier.
Peoples Party-E'or governor, f. r.
Cooke, of Cumberland lieutenant gov
ernor, j. Bradbeverly of Fauquier; at
torney general, Gen. William H. Gravely,
of Henry.
Prohibltion-For governor, J. r. Miller
OF Pulaski; lieutenant governor. John $.
Taylor, of Accomac; attorney general, w.
G. Kaigley, of Wythe
The canvass for the head of the ticket
between the democrats and populists has
been a hot one, and both sides had their
ablest speakers in the field
THE DEMOCRATS GOOD FOR 1900.
From careful review Of the situation,
and from interviews with prominent poll
uclaus, the indications are that the DEM
ocrats will elect their state ticket by a
majority of not less than $4,000, and that
they will have largely over a two-thirds
majority in the legislature, which body
Will elect two United States senators, i
full court of appeals, consisting of five
members, eighteen circuit and the corpo-
ration judges.
CLAIMS or THE POPUIIsTs
The populists, however, claim that they
Will carry the state for Cooke and his as
sociates by majority ranging from 10000
TO 10000. They also assert that they will
elect seventy-One members of the legis-
lature. Should this boast prevail it
would give them a majority of one on Joint
ballot. As the democrats have fifteen
hold-over senators and the popuists in
some sections Of the state have no candi-
dates, the merit of their claim IS not ap-
parent. A leading democrat, who is in
position to be thoroughly posted on the
political situation, asserts that there are
only eight senatorial districts that are
doubtful for that party.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-05
SLAIN WHILE ON A MAN HUNT
An Albanian Killed by a Man He
was After with a Shotgun.

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. A special
to the Age-Herald from Springville, Ala,
says: This afternoon X. H. Hughes
shot and killed John II. Smith. 1t seems
that the parties had difticulty vest terday
over wagon. Smith told Hughes that
he intended to kill him. This afternoon
a about 30 o'clock Smith went into Per
kius' store and got double
barreled shotgun loaded with buck.
shot. He went through the store,
and when he got TO the door
he threw the gun to his shoulder with an
oath and told Hughes that he had him
Hughes pulled a revolver from under his
coat, which was lying on his wagon
Holding his mules with one hand he shot
Smith in the center of the forehead.
Smith fell in the doorway and expired in
few minutes. Hughes fred two more
shots. which struck the pavement.
Hughes was released upon a preliminary
trial Both men were respected citizens
of this community"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-05
SHOT DEAD AT BIS TABLE.
Revenge for the Hanging of Two In
oendiaries Probably the Motive.

Revenge for the Hanging of Two In
cendiaries Probably the Motive.
Columbia, S. c., Nov. AT Goldville,
Laurens county, last night, j. Dorrah
Hairston, reputable citizen, well con-
nected, was assassinated by an unknown
person. While at supper with his family
a load of slugs was fired into his stomach
through an open door, causing death ff-
teen minutes thereafter The tragedy is
apparently traceable to the friends OF
Wade Cannon and George Bowers, negroes
who were hanged in September last on
conviction of burning Mr.. Hairston's
dwelling. 1t is conjectured that revenge
for the execution of these men was the
assassin's motive. A negro tenant on Mr..
Hairston's place named Reeder has been
arrested on suspicion. 1t Is thought that
a lynching is not unlikely if sufficient eyi-
dence to fasten the crime on any one is
obtained