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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-20
Tie NorsOlk Conspiracy.

Norfolk, Va, Nov. 13.-In the cor
poration court this morning Judge
Allan h. Hanckel rendered his Opln-
ion in the famous Hall Cannou-Smith
conspiracy case. After reviewing the
principal points IN the case, the opin-
concludes as follows:
The court is convinced beyond a
reasonable doubt that the evidence
fully proves the charge, and accord d.
ingly finds the accused parties guilty.
The only remaining question to be
determined is the amount OF punish
ment to be imposed upon the pris-
onerS.
AS there is no specific statute COW
ering this offence, reference has to be
made to the common law. Conspir-
acy is there defined as misdemean-
or, and under section 1902 of the
Code of Virginia, edition of 1887, a
misdemeanor for which no punish
ment is prescribed by statute shall
be punished by fine or confinement
il Jail Or in the discretion of the jury
by both.n An examination Of the
Code discloses the fact that no mis-
demeanor is punished by a longer
term il Jail than Twelve months, and
by no fine exceeding $1,000. This
then would seem to be the maximum
penalty that can be imposed.
The court accordingly sentences
Joseph 2 Cannon and E. Guy Hall
to be confined for a period Of twelve
months in the city Jail aud assesses
fine OF 81 ,0U0 az ,inst each OF them,
and in. doing so merely wishes TO add
thai it must be a matter of regret 10
all decent people who agree to the
conclusion reached by the court upon
the evidence that the punishment is
so utterly out OF proportion to the
tnfamy Of the offence.
In regard TO the punishment OF
Willie Smith, considerations of pub
lie policy require that some clemency
should be extended to guilty parties
who come forward and assist the
public by their confessions in bring
ing criminals to justice. This ser
vice, while an ignoble one, often
proves valuable in the administra
ton Of the criminal laws. But with
OUT at present deciding as to what
disposition shall be made OF this
prisoner, the court will suspend SEN
tence upon him until any appeal
that may be taken by the other
prisoners shall have been determined
by the Supreme Court OF Appeals III
order that he may have the oppor-
tunity of taking any advantage that
may result from that courts decision
Of this case on appeal.
The case will now go to the Court
of Appeals upon a petition for writ
of error and supersedeas, which, ii
granted will have the effect of en-
failing new trial before Judge
Hanckel.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-20
AccoMAc COURT HOUSE, Va.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1897
Entered at the Postoffice at AccomaC
c. H., Va, as second.class matter.

Col. Thomas Whitehead, Commits
sioner of Agriculture of Virginia,
says, this has been great year for
farmers in Virginia. Advices, re-
ceived by him as to the various crops
show, that they are of the most graf.
flying nature. He reports briefly,
as follows: Wheat and corn have
done well, tobacco crop most salts
factory, yield of irish potatoes all
that could be expected, small crops
generally good, and the apple crop
almost 81 mine of wealth. O,d tracts
OF land, he says, that no one thought
to be worth anything have in recent
years been converted into vast or
chards, which now are paying thous,
ands of dollars annually to their
owners, who simply sit back and reap
their harvests in money! But the
best of his report is, that the most
Of our farmers, who a short time
back were heels over head in debt,
now have about paid all their debts
and have some money laid up. He
thinks conditions will continue to
improve and THAT it would not be
long until there would be an Influx
here of desirable immigrants, which
would infuse life and activity i'll the
rural districts, and be vastly bene1i-
cial TO the country people generally
and mean a great deal TO the reve-
nues OF the State"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-20
The History Investigation.

Richmond, Va, Nov. 13-The in
vestigation of the rumors of alleged
improper conduct on the part OF the
history committees of the Grand
Camp of Confederate Veterans and
the Sons of Veterans began last night.
Only that part which reflects upon
the history committee of the Sons OF
Veterans was taken up.
The meeting was public. The most
important testimony submitted was
that of MIR. Herbert G. Duce. a re
porter on one of the Richmond pa
pers. He stated that Mr.. Clyde
West, u reporter on the same paper,
had recently shown TO him IL check
for 1925 given bya representative of
the American Book Company. This
money, Mr.. West intimated, was to
be used in influencing Sons of Veter-
ans to defeat the Massey resolutions
before their camp. The names of
two or three members of that organ
ization were given as the men to
whom the money was to be paid. One
of these was Mr.. Minetree Fowlkes.
Mr.. Duce said that Mr.. West sub
seouently stated he was only TESTING
and that the check which he had eX-
hihited was for money which Mr..
hammock, the agent of the American
Book Company, had borrowed from
him. Mr. West denies emphatically
that he had any transaction with Mr..
Wammock having for it's object the
influencing of members of Lee Camp.
An exciting incident occurred when
Mr.. Fowlkes asked Mr.. Duce ii he had
not asked him IF there is anything
in it for me- Mr.. Duce holly re-
piled: No sir, and it is II lie if you
say sou a personal difficulty was
imminent, but the committee aud
bystanders interfered.
Mr.. Fowlkes said that he is con-
nected as an attorney with a publish
ing house, but declined to give the
name of the concern. The publish
ing house, he said. was and is i'll no
way interested in histories of any
kind.
Grand Commander james n.
Stubs has appointed II committee,
upon the recommendation Of Lee
Camp, to investigate the grave char
Ses brought that certain members OF
the History Committee of the Grand
Camp were in the employ of the
American Book Company, as follows:
Micajah Woods, of Charlottesville,
Va. %. b. Morgan. of Petersburg, Va;
w. a. Smoot, of Alexandria, Va;
Washington Taylor, of Norfolk. Va.
j. p. Fitzgerald, of Farmville, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-20

The investigation, now being made
by Lee Camp Sons of Veterans seems
to indicate that there is good ground
for the charge, that some of the mem
beers OF the Grand Camp History
Committee are in the employ OF the
american Book Company, and 1t
now looks as if developments may be
expected which will show up in Il
bad light several persons we'll known
in public affairs 1t is TO be regret
ted that such az investigation Is
necessary, but now that it Is on, it is
to be hoped, that the charge may be
probed TO the bottom, whoever may
be hurt by the revelations TO follow.
In a matter of so much Importance
to the people of Virginia, sympathy
for anyone would be entirely out OF
place.
A resolution introduced in the Sons
OF Veterans TO censure Massey for
bringing certain instructors TO Nir-
ginia to lecture before the State Nor
NAL Schools, who wrote letters back
to papers published at their homes
in which scurrilous statements were
made of the Confederate leaders, and
which We're defeated in the Camp, il
is stated, is the prime cause OF the
investigation, and one OF the results
of the same, it Is now believed, will
be his retirement from the office OF
Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton.
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Baltimore md the South.

Baltimore has been always looked
upon as " southern city. There has
been a feeling of kindred between it's
people and those who suffered the
hardships of the war and the pangs
OF defeat at its close. No greater
pleasure has been known to many of
them, and especially the merchants
and business men OF that section,
than to visit that city and enjoy the
hospitality and congenial society OF
its merchants and business men.
But the city has changed. the whole
atmosphere has undergone q transi-
ton, Il transition little looked for ten
years ago, but which has changed it
from warm congenialty TO cold IN
friendliness. The city has become u
republican city Like Philadelphia,
it ceases to attract; it has left it's
friends in their hour of need, and has
Joined its foes, despoilers and humili-
ators
1t left the South and what the
southern people believe to have been
their interests at q time when they
were borne down by business depres
sion and ground into poverty by NAL
administration and partisan legisla-
ton, at Il time when Il friend would
have been a friend indeed.
The reason for so doing may seem
to be the best to those who helped
turn the city republican. This branch
we will not discuss. But the South
believed in low tariff, yet Balti-
more assisted in ioisting upon her
the Dingley bill; the South believed
that there should be an increase in
the volume of currency,yet Baltimore
helped make this impossible for four
years. The South wanted PreSi.
dent who WAS not its implacable
enemy, and who would not delight in
hulniliating her by the appointment
of negroes and the most disreputable
whites over her people; Yet Balti.
more assisted in toisting upon her
such conditions. These injuries were
inflicted last fall, and III the time OF
the intliction the consequences might
not have been sufficiently apparent
10 convict the perpetrators OF having
done it with malice aforethought;
but another election has taken place,
and again Baltimore is found III the
republican column.
The conduct of Baltimore has es
trauged the people Of this section;
they are heard daily to declare they
intend to cease their relations with
that city; they are Disguised with
her politics and the increasing injury
she is trying to intlict on rhem. This
is especially poignant to them since
the recent campaign, when it was
sincerely hoped that She, like many
Grant ones. would return TO the told
and help repair the injury she had
helped bring about.
The sacrifice Baltimore made by
this conduct she will never fully
realize, 1t comes at Il time when She
could have avoided it, but it comes
at time when those who have de
termined TO retaliate can do so with
an ease that will make it remarkably
pleasant. They will pass her by and
20 to New York, which is in SYM
pathy with the South on almost
every question, and which now, when
Baltimore has again shown her clov-
Ell foot, comes with banners and
music to welcome southern people
and rejoice with them III Democratic
victory and the maintenance OF dem
ocratlc nciples.-Staunton Specta-
tor indicator.
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A Land Deal.

The New York, Philadelphia and
Norfolk Railroad Company pur
chased last year from the Portsmouth
v alter Front Company and John ..
Crawford about eight acres of high
land at Primers Point. for which
they paid between $4,000 and $50, 600.
The New York, Philadelphia and
Norfolk having also purchased val
liable property from the Port Norfolk
Company, and as they intend TO con-
solidate their improvements at that
point, have sold to Il syndicate their
original purchase at Primers. Point
at a price said to be over $45, 900 The
Southern Railway needing more land
for their terminals, have purchased
several acres of that just bought by
the syndicate from tn. New York,
Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad =
Public Ledger
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-20

From the Lone Star State comes
the following letter, written by w.
f. Grass, editor of the alt. Vernon,
Tex Herald: Il have used Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and piarrhGa
Remedy in my family for the past
year, and find it the best remedy Tor
collie and diarrhGa that have ever
tried. Its effects are instantaneous
and satisfactory, and L cheerfuily
recommend it, especially for cramp
collie aud diarrhna Indeed, we shall
try aud keep bottle OF it OH our
medicine shelf us long as we keep
house, For sale by all druggists.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-20

The late elections prove with rea
sonable clearness, ID the opinion OF
United States Senator Vim. E. Chan
tller, republican, from New Hamp
shire, that if the Republican party
permanently acquiesces IN the exist
ing gold standard and gives up the
struggle for blmetalism, that party
will be defeated in the Congressional
elections in 1888 and in the Presiden-
tial election of 1907 The only hope
of MIR. Chandler seems to be that the
English premier will agree to inter
national bimetallism, which Is not
probable, and as the corporations and
trusts will not allow the Republican
party to give up the gold standard
the prediction of Mr.. Chandler is
likely to be verified, 'of "a free coin
age bill in 1900 passed by both houses
OF Congress and signed by President
Bryan"
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rpHE, PUBLIC IS
WELCOME.

c. S. SLOCOMB has just returned
from the Northern Cities with New
Goods for the firm of Slocomb Bros,
and they will be sold ut right prices
We do not want to lead people to be
lieve that we will sell them tor less
than they cost, nor do we want the
earth for n few goods, but are willing
to sell them for u reasonable profit.
While we do not claim to sell every
thing cheaper than other merchants,
but by going so late in the season for
goods we have certainly bought
many bargains and are willing to
give our customers bargains in the
same.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-20

The failure of the ministers Of the
Gospel in Norfolk, authorized by law
10 solemnize the rite of matrimony,
10 make return of their action to the
clerks office as required by law, is
being commented upon in several OF
the papers in that city at this time,
and it is intimated that the laxity OF
the brethren ia this respect is no
worse III that city than it is in other
cities and counties of the State.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-20

Democracy does not seem TO have
lost its grip entirely in Maryland.
Every Judge on the bench of the
Court of Appeals of that State after
the LIST of January will be democrat
The only republican member of that
body was defeated at the late cleo
ton.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-20

At the meeting of the National
Grange at Harrisonburg, Pa, No
vember 18th, some minor reports were
submitted and the report of the COM
mittee on credentials was adopted.
Virginia was ruled ont On the ground
that there are not enough subordl,
nate oranges in that State to entitle
it to representation in the national
bOdy
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-20

Hon. John f. Ryan, it now seems
to be settled, will be his own success
or as speaker of the next House OF
Delegates of Virginia and develop
lnents may be expected, it is stated in
a few days, which will cause it to be no
longer matter for doubt. 1t is pre-
dicted that his name will be the only
one presented to the caucus.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-20

The minority in the next General
Assembly will be the smallest since
the war, if not in the States history.
There will be but niue anti-Demo-
Gratis in the two houses. Five of
these are hold over senators, and
four will be in the House.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-20

Governor O'Ferrall last Saturday
issued his proclamation, designating
Thursday, November 20, as Thanks
Giving day, in conformity with
President McKinley's proclamation.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-20

EX-Congressman John NJ. Langs
ton, of Virginia, one OF the prominent
colored men of the country, died III
Washington, Monday, November 10.
He was sixty eight years of age, hav-
ing been born a slave in Louisa
county in 1929.
Hon. w. S. White, mayor of Fred
ericksburg, who has been sick for the
past several months, was thought TO
be convaescing rapidly a week ago,
but for the past several days ne has
been gradually growing worse, until
his condition is now regarded as
critical again.
DR.. E. D. Boaz, of Covesville, has
broken the record on Albemarle pip
pins. On Tuesday he received tele-
gram from Messrs. j. Z. Houghron q
Co., of London, England, stating that
they had sold consignment OF OIL
barrels for $l015 per barrel. The
above consignment will net Dr. Boaz
$3.50 per barrel.
Governor elect j. Hoge Tyler. has
decided to appoint Mr. Ben P. Owen,
Jr., his private secretary, and his SOD,
j. Hoge Tyler, Jr., will be made ines
senger to the Governors Office. Mr.
owen will succeed Mr.. Evan r. Ches-
terman, and Mr. Tyler will take the
place now filled by Mr.. Robert H..
O'Ferrall, who is a son of the present
Governor.
The Wickham-Lamb Republicans
are greatly pleased with the vote
polled by McCaull. 1t will reach
about $4,000, while Tyier's will not
be very much over 100000. On II
small vote this is Il very good showing
for McCaulI considering that a faction
in his party was opposed to him.
The Waddill Brady Republicans at
tach no importance to the vote re-
ceived by McCaull They say the
Democrats helped Pat" and that
his vote is larger on that account
Cor. Norfolk Virginian.
The Legislature will meet this year
on the earliest possible date. Lit is
provided in the constitution that the
General Assembly shall assemble on
the first Wednesday in December.
This year the first Wednesday falls
on December 1st. On the night OF
November Goth the Democratic meln-
bers of the two houses will meet in
separate caucuses TO nominate OIL
GERS. 1t looks as if Mr.. Ryan would
succeed himself as Speaker OF tie
House, and that all other House and
Senate officers would succeed them
selves. President pro TEN Loven-
stein, of the Senate, has died since
the last session and it is probable
that Senator Henry II. Wickham will
be chosen to succeed him.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-20

Governor O'Ferrall has purchased
Draggs-Schroeder gun for the oys-
ter navy
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virginia News.

Ex-Congressman John NJ. Langs
ton, of Virginia, one OF the prominent
colored men of the country, died III
Washington, Monday, November 10.
He was sixty eight years of age, hav-
ing been born a slave in Louisa
con n tN in 1921
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An 0Qoa lgt5ov.-

DEAR SIR:-We would be pleased
to have you pay us u visit early this
fall. We are satisfied we can make
it profitable to you. Believing that
IL changed condition of affairs was
about to take place, we laid II early
the most complete stock OF Mems,
Boys and Children's Clothing, etc +,
that has ever been shown on the
Eastern Shore.
Our Stock consists of Overcoats,
Storm Coats. Refers, Macintoshes,
complete Suits Of almost every kind
and description, Single Coats, Pants,
Vests, Hats. Caps, Gloves, Shirts,
Collars, Cuffs, Ties, Bows, Scarfs,
Suspenders, Handkerchiefs, Half
hose, Underwear, Umbrellas, S&tchels,
Robes. Horse and Lap Blankets, etc.
All OF which we purchased at the
lowest notch these goods ever reach
ed and at prices based on free wool.
Consequently, no one can possibly
have any advantage over us, and
very few, (if any can compete with
us. Our styles and patterns are the
cream of the latest production. We
are extremely anxious to sell you
your Fall and Winter outfit. We
promise you will not regret it. Can
we depend on you? We Can clothe
any size, from IL three year-old child
to 30O-pound uan.
Very truly,
|. FL. MERRILL.
POcomoke Citv. Md. Oct. 1897.
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Virginia BaptistS.

The twenty-seyenth annual session
of the Baptist General Association Of
Virginia convened in Roanoke Fri
day, and will probably be one OF the
most interesting for years:
The president of the association is
the Rev. II. S. Dunaway, D. d. The
other officers are as follows: Vice.
Presidents, Messrs. Samuel d. Jones,
William Fisher and H. r. Pollard;
Recording Secretary, Hugh G. Smith;
Assistant Recording Secretary, II.
Theodore Ellyson; Statistical Secre
tary, w. T. Dunaway; Treasurer,
Norvell Ryland Auditor, j. B. Mont
goInery.
The following statistical items
touching Virginia Baptists will be
interesting. They are taken from
the minutes of the General associa-
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Esusistc>s Locals

NorIcE-All persons are hereby
forewarned from su9ning or other
wise tresspassiag on my farm near
Onaucock, either il woods, branch
or field of same, under penalty OF a
prosecution to the full extent OF law
Sydney J Hopkins.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-20


Contributions of churches to
missions, education, ETC.,
year ending Oct 81, 1856. G4,431 %
Contributions during 1895 to
all objects. .429, GG0 80
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-20

For RENT For year 1898, E:ouse
aud lot in Druumondtowii OF Ms.
Brown, at present occupied by "
Easily Smith. For terms apply 10
j. II. Fletcher. il.
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s,eze.=czarSssa,r ~ rzse1 D ~caezIrr1>-ncc

The above cut the dwelling of the most de-
he farms in this section located Worcester County,
about miles from City, distance from Railroad
Station Steamboat Wharf Churches Schools &C. contains one
cos abot of which is under successful cultivation
balance good woodland Apple Peach and Pear Orchards
also several acres in Strawberries Grass &c The Dwelling has
rooms and is good condition. has porche and CELLAR lawn
shaded all necessary outbuldngs has small tenant house.
prce-S2 $50 90 have also $50 other farms, suited for
all purposes. Come, send for price list
It mas been my pleasure settle in this section about 30 aml
lies Virginia. FL of whom have succeeded beyono their most
sang1ine expectation and to all of whom refer YOU
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-11-20

Notwithstanding positively TO
bidlen Oh the Folly farm. lres-
passers will be prosecuted.
a. j. Lilliston.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-01-27
Notes from Stevens Point.

Stevens Point, Wis. Jan. 23.-[Spe-
cjut THE city mas recently bought over
2,000,0 600 pounds of stone which will be
used iii putting down macadam pave
Iaent next summer.
The Illinois Chair company, S. f.
Karner. H. T. and i. T. Boston all of
this city, incorporators fled articles Of
Incorporation with the register of deeds
last week.
The will OF Jerome Nelson has been
fled ii the office Of the county judge.
lie leaves all Of his property. valued at
about $4,000 to his wife. and after her
death it is TO so TO his sister and
brother. Mrs Amos Willis of St. Io-
scph. Mo, and George L. Nelson OF
Nau!.egan. III.
\ eableerain has been received from
Hamburg by Miss Viola Potter an
rouucng the death Of her father, Capt.
james Potter lie was 4 resident o. this
s#ty previous to FIVE years ago and his
wife and three children still reside here.
Miss Margaret Murphy Of thiS city
was married - David Henry Water
street of Bakersfield, Cal, last Vednes-
day evening, ReY w. J. Price oficiat-
iitG. They viii r.ake California their
future kc:ne.