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The herald., 1897-08-08
EVENTS OF TODAY
Orpheum-Vaudeville.

st. Johns churchill a. M, Rev. E.
w. Meany, "Be of Good Cheer"
First Baptist churchill a. M, Rev.
G. G. Pierce, "The Need Of the Age"
Emmanuel Presbyterian churchill
a. M, Rev. George Norcross Of Car
Isle, Pa, "The Concessions Of Unbe-
lief"
The herald., 1897-08-08
Got a Heavy Sentence

Young Christensen, who was in a
neighborhood row which was aired in
the courts few days ago, was yesterday
sentenced by Judge Owens to pay $1OO
for the part which he took in the affair.
Execution of the sentence was suspended
during good behavior
The herald., 1897-08-08
Undelivered TeIegrams

There are undelivered kilograms at the
Western Union telegraph office for A. j.
McDiffel, j. Hughes. Edgar M. Sutton,
Mrs. Jennie c. Kays, c. d. Taper, VIM.
H. Townsend.
The herald., 1897-08-08

Maximum temperature, SO.
Minimum temperature 60.
Indications for Southern California
Cloudy Sunday; continued cool weather
westerly Winds
The herald., 1897-08-08

Wall paper. late styles. low prices, a:
\. A. Eckstrom's. 224 South Spring strs
The herald., 1897-08-08
THE WEATHER

TEMPERATURE-Rep of observations
taken at Los Angeles August 7th. The
barometer is reduced to sea level.
The herald., 1897-08-08
MEN
Not One Dollar Need Be
Paid Until You Are

DR.. SHORES, always seeking to help suffering
always trying to convince people
that he gives value received 1or every dollar
and imposition its death blow, and protect the
classes from the despcabe methods
of quacks and charlatans. Every sufferer from
The herald., 1897-08-08

Tn. very best Boys Knee
Pants for 25c, SOC, 75c
and $I.oo. Best in ma
terial, best in fit and
make. Our brand of
Boys Corduroy Knee
Pants are worthy of spe.
cial mention, being guar
anteed in every particu-
lar.
The herald., 1897-08-08

The very best Boys Suits
at 81. 50, $500, $3.50, 81
and IS for Boys, age 3 to
I6 years, and Youths
Suits, with long Pants, at
IS to $40 for Boys, age ID
to Io years. One of our
firm gives special atten.
ton to this department as
superintendent.
The herald., 1897-08-08


Pants Men uBHe % tadewhh
o yorn money ord prompt
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17
Fellow Citizens

Fellow Citizens:
In obedience to time honored usage,
| adopt this method of announcing
myself IL candidate for re election to
the position of Constable for Pungo-
league election districtat the ensuing
May election. Conscious OF having
discharged my official duties in the
past with honesty, fidelity and i'm
partiality, AIN inspired again to ask
my fellow-citizens 10 re elect me.
promising if they will kindly favor
and honor me with their sullrages
and re elect me, that | will endeavor
to discharge my official duties in the
future as in the past most faithfully
and ilnpartially, but ut the same time,
will be governed by spirit of
leniency and kindness to all consis-
tent with discretion.
| now throw down the gauntlet to
my opponents and competitors and
defy and challenge most rigid, scru
tiny and investigation of my past
record during my official career, and
in this connection l am emboldened
to avow and proclaim that if my
official duties have not been hewn to
the line regardless of where the
chips flew, l will dotT my hat and as
gracefully as possible bow myself
out of this canvass. Now my fellow
citizens again humbly ask you and
appeal to you with Il grateful heart
to support and sustain me in this
canvass as you have SO kindly and
hatteringly done in the past by your
votes, and promise to deserve well
the trust which you may so kindly
confide to my keeping.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17
Daniel Voorhees, Dead.

Washington, ID. c., April 49,
Daniel Wolsey Voorhees,, ex United
State Senator from the State OF
Indiana, famed for many years as Il
brilliant statesman, lawyer and ora
tor, died at o'clock Saturday morn
ing at his home in this city. The
Senator had been in poor health for
several years, and for at least two
years past had taken little part in
the proceedings in the Senate. He
had been a constant sufferer from
rheumatism of the heart, and his
friends therefore had come to expect
that they might hear of his death
suddenly. Recently, however, he
had shown some signs of improve
ment, and his death, therefore, while
not entirely unexpectedly, came with
the suddenness of shock. He served
twenty years in the Senate and half
as long in the House. His many
brilliant achievements as legislator
and lawyer are we'll known to all
familiar with his career.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

Three commissioners to an inter
national monetary conference have
been appointed by Mr.. Mckinley in
accordance with the pledges made by
the republicans to secure bimetallisln
in that way. The conference is not
likely to be held, or if held, no one
believes that anything will be ac-
complished. But it may not be with
out good results. The appointment
of commissioners by arepublican ad-
ministration for the purpose ofsecur-
ing international bimetallism is an
argument for the necessity OF it and
an acknowledgment that it is right,
which will go very far to convince
the American people when they
again have the opportunity to speak
at the polls, that if bimetallism can
not be secured by international agree
ment, that they should act indepen-
denrly in the matter. AS Mr.. Bryan
very.properly says: IF, however, the
republican party, after pledging itself
to secure international bimetallism,
finds it impossible to fulfill that
pledge, it's expressed preference for a
double standard will rise up to con
denim it if it attempts to continue
longer the evils of the gold standard
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17
A Potato Trick.

A farmer in Calvert county, Md,
recently shipped to a market city a
quantity of fine Irish potatoes, and
was returned account of sales at so
cents per bushel At the time of
shipping he enclosed with the letter
of consignment an order for several
bushels of new seed Early Rose pota
toes, which were promptly sent him
with bill of 81 per bushel. Having
marked a number of the potatoes he
had shipped to market, the farmer
was surprised to find his commission
man had returned to him portion
of his crop with double rate of
value. He says it is we'll known that
a sea voyage will improve the quality
of rye whisky, but that such water
trip should double the value of pota-
toes is unaccount to him.-Balto.
Sun.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17
Virginia Oyster Question.

The Norfolk Pilot discusses the
oyster question, and it seems to be
apparent that it will figure in the
vote for constitutional convention.
The Pilot says: Some time ago we
quoted from an article Of the Salem
Sentinel in favor Of a constitutional
convention TO amend the constitution
the following us a leading inducement
10 call such a convention:
1.-The oyster industry Of the State
could be, we believe, so managed as
TO raise the bulk of the revenue
necessary 10 run the State govern
ment.
Getting that and our comments
thereupon, the Roanoke Times says:
1.-The oyster question will never
be settled on basis of right and
justice until it is taken in hand by
the people of the mountain and
valley districts.
obviously the Roanoke Times is
of the same mind as the Salem SEN
tinel-to take the oyster out of our
mouths and sell it, or rent it, to q
syndicate, so Us TO relieve the western
and southwestern sections of the
State Of their due share of taxation.
Happily, The good people of those
sections are in no sympathy with
this mean policy.
However,, we have no intention TO
argue the question. Nothing but
war-incessant and bloody war
could enforce the extreme views that
seem to be held by our Roanoke and
Salem contemporaries.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

The leaders in the Palmer and
Buckner movement of last year will
not, support, it is said, the State
democratic ticket this year if the
Chicago platform is endorsed, and the
advices are, that the silver people as
a rule are in favor of doing it. The
fact is, that the people of Virginia
are so unanimously in favor Of the
white metal that a democratic con
vention could not do otherwise than
declare in favor of it--and just what
the gold democrats would do in that
event is question not yet decided.
They have been encouraged by the
republicans to put up a ticket with
the promise of their support. De
velopments in the matter will be
looked for with interest.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17
SATURDAY, APRIL IT, 1897.
Entered at the Postoffice at Accomac
G. A., Va. as second-class matter

The Executive Committee of the
Association of Democrat Clubs in an
address Just issued from Washington
rehearses the fundamental principles
of democracy in a very striking man
ner-so striking that a careful read
ing OF them must convince everyone
that it means something to be a
democrat more than saying Il am 4
democrat, and that one may be only
democrat in name when he is will
ing to accept new and strange doc
trines" for his guidance, repudiated
by his party, because they happen to
be in accord with some peculiar
within of his own. The address says ::
The objects of. this association as
set forth in its constitution are
these:
ITO foster the formation of perma-
nent democratic clubs and societies
throughout the United States and in
sure their active co operation III dis
seminating Jeffersonian principles OF
government.
TO preservs the Constitution OF
the United States, the autonomy OF
the States, local self government, and
freedom of election.
ITO resist revolutionary changes
and the Capitalization OF power.
Ito oppose the imposition of taxes
beyond the necessities of government
acononica1lV administered.
ITO promote economy in all
branches of public service.
ITO oppose unnecessary CONNER
cial restrictions for the benefit OF the
few at the expense of the many.
ITO oppose class legislation, which
despoils labor and builds up monop-
..ro maintain inviolable the fun
damental principles of democracy,
equally before the law, and
ITO co operate with the regular or
canization of the democratic party
in support of democratic men and
democratic measures.
These are the principles OF Jefferson
and of the democratic party never
surrendered or abandoned in any OF
the numerous and grave vicissitudes
since the adoption of the constlru--
ton, and the formation OF political
parties. They are essential, as every
Intelligent citizen, is aware. to the
preservation of the republic and OF
the rights of the States and of the
people. Their Importance is self evi
dent, and we do not propose any
vindication or exposition OF them.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17
Orris A. Browne, Cape Charles, Va.
Re al Estate Notice

The undersigned having en-
tered into the Gland agency
business" at Pungoteague, Ac-
comac county, Va, desire to
call the attention of the public
to the fact.
We propose to give the bust
ness our strict attention adver-
Using extensively and be cap
able Of finding purchasers for
lands in Accomac and North
ampton counties that private in
divlduals cannot reach. All per-
sons having real estate and wish
ing to dispose of it or those
wishing to purchase land or
property on the Eastern Shore,
Va /, are invited to communicate
with us. All classes of town
property, water fronts, &c., are
desired. Persons communicate
ing with us, having such prop
erty for sale, the same will be
examined by us and advertised
Immediately. Business entrusted
to us will be strictly confidential.
Respectfully,
WINDER, WARD & Co.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

The effort being made by Capt. O..
A. Browne to relieve our people of
the tyranny OF potato culture" can
not be too highly commended, and
he will indeed prove himself a bene-
factor to them ii he can induce them
to decrease the acreage in potatoes
and to turn their attention to another
crop, which promises to be paying
one. That relief, we believe, with
Capt. Browne would come in q great
measure in growing sugar beets, and
it is gratifying to know, that Capt.
Browne with his characteristic ener-
gy and enterprise is going to make
the experiment in growing them at
Hollywood during the spring. The
belief that it will be more than an
experiment, that it will be success,
is warranted by the fact that our soil
and climate are very similar to those
of California where the beet industry
is very profitable one.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17
Democrats viii Not Urge Legislation.

Washington, April 11-The demo-
Gratis of the House held a caucus yes.
terday and adopted the following
resolution, offered by Mr.. Bailey:
Resolved, That the democratic
members Of the House of Represen
tatives are willing to consider any
legislation which the republicans
may propose, to support it if it is
good, to oppose it if it is bad. But
believing that most of the measures
proposed by the republicans are OPP
posed to the best interests of the
country, they will not urge the re-
publicans to take action"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

Mrs. Samuel Stamm, of Logarton,
Pa, bore her thirty four years OF
suffering with courage and fortitude.
Her trouble was rheumatism in the
knee. In consequence her limb had
become so stiff that she could hardly
walk. Mr.. Stamm is a well-to do
merchant, and had spared no pains
or expense TO relieve her, but with
little success, until one night when it
grew so painful that she could hardly
endure it, he persuaded her to try
Chamberlain Pain Balm. The effect
was magical. The first application
relieved the pain, and its continued
use has removed all stiffness and
given her the free use OF her limb
once more. If you have friend who
is troubled with rheumatism insist
on their giving this remedy q trial.
You can do them no greater favor.
as it is sure to give prompt relief, and
if they are IL little patient it will
effect cure. For sale at % and 5O
cents per bottle by Blackstone &
Bell, Accomac G. H., Va, and w. H.
Parker, Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

When we talk about cutting down
the expenses of the State government,
let us examine the list and see which
one of the following items we would
reduce:
Public schools. S95O, OOO
Universities, Institutes, semi
narieS and colleges. $1,000. 300, OO0
Interest on public debt. 100000
Care OF lunatics. Observation-Disclosures. 3,0O0
Pensions, etc. ............ -. lab, 00O
Support of government. 100000
There are other items, but they are
not of great consequence. These are
the chief fixed expenses of Virginia.
In the second item on the list, we
include more than 100000 OF excess
of interest on State bonds, which is
usually included in the interest &c
count.
The $113, 900 spent for the care of
lunatics might be reduced very con-
siderably if saddled upon the counties
and cities, us they would be more
careful than the State is to recover
their expenses out of the estates OF
the insane, where such estates exist.
About onehalf Of the sum that we
put down for the support of govern
mentn goes for criminal expenses.
This sum might be considerably re-
duced if the habit of continuing
cases had not such a strong hold upon
the Virginia courtS-or upon some OF
the Virginia courts, we would better
say.
Possibly some of the court charges
that are now put upon the State
might be safely put upon the several
counties and cities. tpresent there
are counties that draw out of Vir-
ginia's Treasury for criminal eXpen-
ses and for schools much more than
all of the taxes that they pay in. But
to compel each county to pay all OF
its criminal expenses might some
times result in the defeat of justice.
Rather than burden themselves with
the expenses of a great criminal trial,
the people might be inclined either
to let the criminal go Scott-free or
else lynch him.
In considering criminal charges we
must remember, however, that we
have net profit of about $40 900 per
annum from the hire of penitentiary
conyicts. All these things we should
consider when we go to figuring upon
Virginia's expenses aud how those
expenses might be reduced by the
legislature or by a constitutional con
vention.
1t seems quite certain that in many
counties IN era of retrenchlnent and
reform would begin at once if the
counties were made to assume some
of the charges now assumed and paid
by the State.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17
To my fellow-citizens of the Eastern
C,1-

Tomy fellow-citizen of the Eastern
Shore of Virginia:
Through u desire to represent the
counties of Accomac and Northamp-
ton in the Assembly of Virginia, and
believing that l could represent the
interest of the people of the Eastern
Shore in manner that would prove
highly beneficial to their welfare and
prosperity, humbly and respectfully
beg leave to announce myself a CALI
nidate for the Senate of Virginia.
promising you, my fellow citizens, if
chosen as your representative, l will
endeavor to have legislation enacted
that will mete out justice to all and
partiality to none, that l will use un-
firing energy and zeal that your in
terest and cause may ever be my ill.,
terest and cause, and above all
things, | will do everything in my
power that will rebound to the honor
and glory of the Eastern Shore OF
Virginia.
In making this announcement, l
desire to state that am in favor of
any mode of nomination that may be
adopted by the democratic party.
Very respectfully,
JOHN II. REV.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17
Business Locals.

In letter to the manufacturers
Messrs. Davis s. Buzard, of West
Monterey, Pa, say "Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy has cured people that
our physicians could do nothing for.
We persuaded them to try a bottle
OF it and they now recommend it, as
do the rest OF u.s." For sale at 25 and
80 cents per bottle by Blackstone Il
Bell, Accomac q. H., Va, and w. Fl.
Parker, Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17
Fourth.ClaSS PostmaSterS.

Postmaster General Gary, to re-
lieve the department of a great deal
of unnecessary trouble, has deter
mined that there will be no changes
in the fourth class postmasters whose
salaries are less than one hundred
dollars, unless requested by large
number of the people who are served
with mail at their offices.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

Having learned that Mr.. Spencer
e. Rogers positively declines to be a
candidate for re election to the Office
of Supervisor for Lee district, yield
to the request of numerous friends,
and hereby announce myself a can
didate for said office, for the next
term, subject to the action of the
democratic party as to primary nomi
nations, should any such action be
taken. If elected | promise Il faith
full discharge Of the duties of the
office. Respectfully,
ALFRED j. LILLISTON.
March 1S, 1897.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

NoTIcE-The undersigned has for
sale the following varieties OF straw
berry plants: Tennessee Prolific,
Lady Thompson, Bubah No. 5, and
Meeks Early, each at $500 per thous
and-also Hoffman at 500 per thous-
and-ali true to name. Jno. j. Hop
kins, louisville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

The example of W. W. Brewer,
ESQ, justice of the peace and promi-
nent citizen of Mt. Jewett, Pa, is
worthy of emulation. He says; Il
never leave home without bottle OF
Chamberlain's Collie Cholera and
DiarrhWa Remedy and always RECON-
mend it to my friends. 1t is the best
[ ever used, and never fails to
give immediate relief For sale by
Blackstone & Bell, Accomac G. H.,
Va, and w. II. Parker, Onancock,
Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17
Municipal elections were held Tue:

Municipal elections were held Tues
day in large number of cities and
towns in New Jersey. Incomplete
returns show great democratic gains
throughout the State. There was
little excitement and light vote
was polled. In Paterson, Newark,
Orange, Elizabeth, Hoboken and
Jersey City large democratic gains
have been made, and Il majority Of
the democratic candidates elected.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17
AnHOUitcGri,c iIts-

To the voters of Metompkin District:
l AIN candidate for reelection to
the office of Supervisor of said dis
trict and will, if again elected, en-
deavor 10 discharge its duties in the
future as in the past in the best in
terests Of the people.
j. w. VESSELS.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

To the voters of Atlantic District:
| hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office of Justice of the
Peace for said district, subject to the
democratic primary.
LEVIN T. BUNTING.
Belinda, Va, March 80, '07.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

To the voters of Atlantic District:
I take this method of announcing
myself candidate for the Office of
Constable and promise, if elected, a
faithful and conscientious discharge
of the duties of the Office. Soliciting
your support, l am yours, very re-
spectfully, E. THOMAS Ross, Sr.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

At the request of my friends, I an
nonnce myself IL candidate for the
office of Supervisor of Pungoteague
Magisterial District, promising in the
future, as [ have done in the past, to
discharge the duties of the office to
the best of my ability.
E. S. WISE.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17
To the voters of Lee District:

To the voters OF Lee DIstrIct:
| take this method of announcing
myself IL candidate for reelection to
the Office of Constable in said district
at the coming May election and will,
if again elected, endeavor to dis
charge the duties of the office faith
fully and efficiently in the future as
in the past. TANK &. KELLAM.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

For SALE-A boat, 1G foot keel, 49,
feet over all, built in Wankegan, Ill.
This boat has two rigs-cat and sloop
with awning, and air tanks forward
and aft; built Of white cedar, copper
fastened. She is the ablest and best
boat of kind in Virginia. Will be
sold very reasonable. Call and see
her. Elliott Johnston, Wachapreague
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17
Parksley, Va, March II, 81.

To the voters of Lee District:
Notice is hereby given that am a
candidate for re election to the office
of Justice of the Peace at the ensu-
ing May election, and will, if elected
discharge the duties of the Office in
the future as in the past to the best
of my ability. GEO. f. PARKER.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17

To the voters of Lee District:
The announcement is hereby made
that am a candidate for the office of
Justice of the Peace in said district,
and with the promise of q faithful
and conscientious discharge of the
duties of the office, if elected, re-
spectfully solicit their support at the
coming May election.
GEO. N. TRowER.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17
no tba voters IF Lee District:

To the voters of Lee District:
| take this method of announcing
myself candidate for reelection to
the office of Justice OF the Peace at
the May election, and respectfully
solicit the support OF the voters of
said district. JOSEPH l.. COOPER.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-04-17
For the House of Delegates ::

For the House of Delegates:
thereby announce myself for floater
delegate TO represent the counties of
Northampton and Accomac in the
Fl ouse of Delegates of Virginia, sub
iect to IL primary election. If elected,
[ will endeavor TO carry the following
platform out: To make the railroads
running in the territory of our
Commonwealth pay their district
school tax; to modify our present
game law; to leave the fence question
to the people, as it is u local issue; to
pass no law or bill without first find
ing out if it is in accord with the
wishes of the people; TO vote for John
Warricll Daniel for the u. S. Senate;
TO give justice to all and special
privileges to none.
WM. E. THOMAS,
NassawadoX, Va.