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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15
POnuliSts Want Fusion.


Richmond, Va, May lit is given
out on unQuestioned authority that
the Virginia populists will hold their
State convention in advance OF the
democratic convention, and put on
foot plans looking to fusion. The
date cannot be fixed until the State
committee, which meets here next
week, determines when the demo
cratic convention shall be held. Ii
is the purpose of the populists, who
last year supported Bryan electors,
to adopt platform and nominate
their ticket, and then appoint Il com
mittee to treat with the democrats
and try and effect an arrangement
by which the parties may unite their
forces and give both representation.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15
! SATURDAY, MAY Is, 1897.
Entered at the Postoffice at Accomac
y. H.. Va. as second-class matter.

There can be no doubt as to what
Will be the action of our Democratic
State Convention when it meets
The people of the State with an
unanimity on the silver question
the like OF which was never known
before, perhaps, in the history of the
State on any other question, demand
that the Chicago platform be in
dorsed and reailirmed, and the de-
mand will not only be respected by
the convention when it meets, but
no one will hardly question their
right to have their way in the mat
ter or would perhaps get Il respectful
hearing if he attempted it. 1t would
not be satisfactory TO the great body
OF the democratic voters Of the State
for the convention to declare, as has
been suggested, that the party in the
State believes firmly in free silver,
but recognizes the silver issue as a
national one, and one that must be
settled in national elections, and the
delegates to the convention will not,
Il they respect the wishes OF the peo-
pie consider such a proposition. The
Dispatch voices the sentiments of the
democratic voters OF the State which
must govern the convention, in say
ing, there is but one National Demo
cratic party and that is the party we
belong to. And, as a matter of
course, the platform OF our national
party must be our Virginia plat
form
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

The war between Greece and
Turkey is at an end, and resulted III
the defeat Of the Greeks to the dis
grace of the Powers of Europe, who
not only permitted, but helped to
the result by the course pursued by
them. The only thing now left for
Greece to do is to accept the media
ton OF the Powers, which seemed too
willing to allow the crescent to de-
feat the cross, and agree to such
terms of settlement of the war as
may be prescribed by them.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Hotel Royal, at Front Roy al,
Warren county, was sold at trustees
sale last Monday, to Miss Sue Rich
ardson for $4,000. This hotel was
built during the "boom" times at q
cost of about $25, 1000.
Miss Mary E. Russell, daughter of
Mr.. James b. Russell, of Winchester,
has been appointed sponsor for Vir-
ginia at the United Confederate Vet
Grams Reunion, which will be held in
June ut Nashville, Tenn.
The coming meeting of the Vir-
ginia Press Association at Charlottes-
VILE promises to be most interesting.
Judge Robert w. Hughes has agreed
to deliver an address on the ante
bellum editors of Virginia. Judge
Roger A. Pryor, of New York, has
accepted an invitation to attend.
Portraits of six distinguished sons
of Mathews county, Va, were I'M
yelled with interesting ceremonies at
Mathews Court House last week in
the presence of large gathering
Hon. T. b. r. Wright, circuit Judge,
presided. The walls of Mathews
courtroom are adorned with pic
lures of the county's honored sous,
several portraits having been given
q place in the court house before the
presentations last week.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15
To my fellow-citizens of the Eastern

To my fellow-citizens of the Eastern
Shore of Virginia:
Through a desire TO represent the
counties of Accomac and Northamp
ton in the Assembly of Virginia, and
believing that could represent the
interest of the people of the Eastern
Shore in a manner that would prove
highly beneficial to their welfare and
prosperity, humbly and respectfully
beg leave to announce myself Il can
nidate for the Senate of Virginia
promising you, my fellowcitizens, if
chosen as your representative, | will
eudeavor to have legislation enacted
that will Inete out justice to all and
partially to none, that | will use I'M
tiring energy and zeal that your in
terest and cause may ever be my in
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,
desire to state that l am in favor OF
any mode of nomination that may be
adopted by the democratic party.
Very respectfully,
JOHN II. REV.
Parksley, Va, March IT. 81.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

1 am a candidate again for re cleo
ton to the office of Justice of the
Peace for Metompkin magisterial dis
trict at the election to be held May
27th, and again respectfully ask the
support of the voters of the district
to said office. 1t will be my pleasure,
if elected, in the future as in the past
to merit the support asked for by a
faithful discharge of all the duties of
the office. THos. G. CLAYTON.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

The members OF the commission
appointed by President Mckinley to
confer with the heads of European
governments relative to the holding
Of an international bimetallic con-
ference sailed from New York for
France last Saturday.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

Cuban independence does not
seem to be very far off, if the latest
advices are correct, and everyone
who hates oppression, especially Of
the cruel and vindictive kind prac-
tised by the Saniards and loves lib
erty, will hope that the day is not
very far distant.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

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 districta the ensuing
MAY election. Conscious of having
discharged my official duties in the
past with honesty, fidelity and inn
partiaity, | am inspired again to ask
my fellow citizens TO re elect me,
promising if they will kindly favor
and honor me with their suilrages
and re elect me, that | will endeavor
to discharge my official duties in the
future as in the past most faithfully
and impartially, but ut the same time,
! will be governed by Il 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 Il most rigid, scru
tiny and investigation OF my past
record during my official career, and
in this connection am emboldened
to ayow and proclaim that if my
Official duties have not been hewn to
the line regardness of where the
chips flew, will dolr my hat and as
gracefully as possible bow myselI
out Of this canvass. Now my fellow
citizens | again humbly ask you and
appeal to you with II grateful heart
to support and sustain me III this
canvass us you have SO kindly and
ilatteringly done in the past by your
votes, and | promise to deserve well
the trust which you may so kindly
conGde to my keeping.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15
Announcements.

To the voters OF Metompkin district:
l take this method of soliciting
their support again for the Office OF
Justice OF the Peace for said district
at the election TO be held May 9th.
II elected will endeavor in the future
as in the past, to discharge all of its
duties faithfully.
JOHN D. WATTS.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

| take this method of announcing
myself candidate for the office Of
Constable. for Pungoteague magis-
terial district, at the May election.
Those who support me, may rely Oh
me giving my entire time and atten
ton to the duties of the Office, as !
shall not engage in any other bust
ness or pursuit, but devote my whole
time to the interest and service of
people. Respectfully,
JIM BOB BULL.
Keller, March Is, '97.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

Respectfully soliciting the support
of the voters of Metompkin district, l
take this method Of announcing my
self as a candidate for their support
for the office of Justice of the Peace
at the coming May election.
GEO. r. CLAYTON.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

To the voters of Lee District:
| take this method of announcing
myself IL 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, 1897-05-15

To the voters of Lee Magisterial
District:
If the voters of said district feel
disposed to nominate me (at the demo-
cratic primary if such be adoptedD,
and re.elect me to the Office of ] ustice
of the Peace for said district, I will
serve them to the best of my judy
ment and ability. Thanking them
for their former support, l remain
yours, LEVI Il. BoGGS.
Cashville, April 6, '97.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

There are now about 900 camps of
the United Confederate Veterans, land
it is expected that the reunion in
Nashville this summer will see as
sembled more eX-Confederates than
have been gathered at any one time
since the war.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

To the voters of Atlantic District:
| hereby announce myself can
didate for re election to the office OF
Justice of the Peace for said district,
at the ensuing election, subject to Il
primary election, if one should be held.
Thankful for your support in the
past, ask the same ut the approach
Ing election. Very respectfully,
LLOYD f. j. WILSON.
Greenbackville, Va, April - ~.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

| am candidate for re election to
the office of Justice of the Peace for
Atlantic district at the coming May
election, and respectfully solicit the
support of the voters of the district
again for said office.
l.. THOMAS PHILLIPS.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

To the voters of Atlantic District:
] announce myself candidate for
the office of Constable for Atlantic
district, subject to the democratic
primary; if nominated and elected,
will discharge the duties of said
Office to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
BENZ. f. GRoToN.
jenkins Bridge, Va, March 3, '97.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

AT the request of my frielrls, 1 an
nounce myself candidate for the
office of Supervisor of Pungoteague
Magisterial District, promising in the
future, as l 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, 1897-05-15
To the voters of Acconac:

1 respectfully announce myself q
candidate for re election to the House
of Delegates, subject to whatever
method may be adopted by the demo
cratic party, and hope it will be
their pleasure TO favor me again with
their support.
S.WILKINs MATTHEWS.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

a committee of prominent Norfolk
democrats has been appointed to APP
pear before the democratic State
committee and urge the selection of
that city as the place for holding the
Virginia democratic State conven-
ton
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

am candidate for the Office of
Supervisor of Atlantic district, and
if elected will discharge the duties of
said Office to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
W. L. Mock.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15
Harborton, April Goth.

am II candidate for reelection to
the Office of Justice of the Peace for
Metompkin Magisterial District and
again respectfully solicit the sup
port of the voters Of said district at
the coming May election.
THOS. b. GILLESPIE.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

To the voters of Pungoteague Mag
sterial District:
AT the earnest solicitation of my
friends, have consented to announce
myself a candidate for Justice of the
Peace of said district.
LUTHER N. BoGGS.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15
10 +ba voters of Lee District

To the voters of Lee District:
The announcement is hereby made
that am u candidate for the office of
Justice Of the Peace in said district,
and with the promise of faithful
and conscientious discharge of the
duties of the Office, If elected, re-
spectfully solicit their support at the
coming May election.
GEO. Y. TRoWER.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15
To the voters of Lee District !:

q NITV II'-O
Notice is hereby given that | am a
candidate for reelection 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, 1897-05-15

To the voters Of Lee District
beg leave TO announce myself Il
candidate for Justice of the Peace
for said district. Respectfully,
JOHN S. TYLER.
0nancock, Va, April 1.th, 1897.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15
AshbY De Bezoa5,

To the voters of Pungoteague District
Owing to the inability of seeing the
greater mass of voters, l take this
means OF announcing myself Il can
didate for Magistrate in Pungoteague
district. Respectfully,
S. X. MCMILLAN,
Wachapreague.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

I hereby announce myself candi=
date for re election to the Office Of
Justice of the Peace for Pungoteague
District at the coming
NAV election. Respectfully,
VIM. NJ. TAYLOR.
Harborton, April Goth.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

I will be a candidate for the Office
of Justice of the Peace for Pungo-
league nasisterial district, this COM
ing May election.
Puagotrague, Va, April 5, 1897.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

To the voters of Atlantic District:
[ take this method of announcing
myself Il candidate for the Office of
Constable and promise, if elected, a
faithful and conscientious discharge
of the duties of the office. Soliciting
your support, | am yours, very re-
spectfully, E. THOMAS Ross, Sr.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15
To the voters of Metompkin Dis

I am candidate for re election to
the office of Overseer Of the Poor at
the election to be held May 27th inst,
and respectfully ask the support of
the voters of the district at said cleo
ton. SAMUEL G. TAYLOR.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

Through the solicitation of the pub
lie, declare myself candidate for
the office of Supervisor for Pungo-
league Magisterial District, and if
elected, do positively promise that l
will discharge the duties of the office
on economical principles, for the best
interests of the people.
Respectfully,
FRANK T. SToCKLET.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15
To the voters of Metompkin Dis

tr1ct:
AN st candidate for re election to
the office of Constable for said dis
trict at the coming May election, and
respectfully solicit the support Of the
voters OF the district.
c. C DIX.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

announce myself candidate for
the office of Justice OF the Peace in
Lee district at the May election, and
will, if elected, discharge the duties
of the Office to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
S. r. NELSoN.
onancock, Va, April 6, 81.
TO the voters of Pungoteague cleo
ton district:
/ take this method of announcing
myself candidate for the position Of
Constable in this district at the en-
suing MAY election. If it shall be
the pleasure OF my fellow citizens to
elect me TO the position of Constable
l promise most earnest, dil1gent
and faithful discharge of all the
duties appertaining to the position
TO tic best OF my ability consistent
with discretion and al answering
obedience to duty. Respectfully,
WN. l.. DRUMAIoND.
Pungoteague, Va, Feb. 1G, '97.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-05-15

S. WILKINS MATTHEWS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-09
HAWAII IN THE BALANCE.
Must Be Annexed to Uncle Sam or
Succumb to Asiatic Domination.

Washington, D. c., April s.-"There
are but two futures before Hawaii"
said LOrrin A. Thurston, ex-Minister
OF the islands, who is here in charge of
the annexation prOpa ganda. 1.-The group
of islands must be annexed to the
United States or Asiatic influence will
become supreme. We do not fear any
fOrc1ble invasion by the Japanese nor
do we fear the fOrcible possession of the
island by any European country. If
we are not to be annexed to the Unit
ed States the rapid increase of the Ash
attic population viii swamp us within
a few years. This is inevitable from
commercial conditions. The planters
are the controlling influence on the
island.
IF Hawaii is to remain outside of
the United States and be subjected to
the possibility of high protective duties
on her commodities, the planters must
necessarily protect themselves by en-
ploying the cheapest of cheap labor.
There is nothing between Hawaii and
the United States now but a mere
treaty which can be abrogated at any
time by act of congress. Once in the
United States the planters could af-
ford to pay American rates of wages
because their produce would not have
to pass through the custom house. So
long as they are at the mercy of chang
ing political conditions in the United
States they must continue to employ
cheap labor. The result will be that
unless annexation comes speedily the
1Sla1QS Will De ON0EWn6lL1GQ WITH ASH
atics. who, in the natural course of
events, must sooner or later assume
control.
I'VE do not ask for admission as a
state, nor do we want it. Annexation
on such terms would be particularly
disastrous to Hawaii and would give to
America an undesirable state. If an
nexatiOn is to come at all it should be
on the basis established in the case of
Florida and Louisiana or on the lines
originally laid down for the northwest
territory. The island could be accept
ably managed by an appointive COVER
nor with an advisory council. The ISL
anders need not have as much legisla-
tive power as is now granted to the
organized territories of the United
States. We would be perfectly will
ing to accept the conditions usually
imposed upon unorganized territories
and they would in fact be the very
best for Hawaii for years to GOMEZ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-09
BATLEY,s DRESS sun.
The Texas Congressman Tells Why
He Doesn't Wear a Clawhammer.

New York, April 9.-Representative JOS
eph W. Bailey of Texas, whose repudla-
tracted wide attention, was in the city
today. When seen at the Hoffman mousse
evade the aI-important subject OF mis-
personal adOrnment. His costume wa I'M
maculate in its neatness He was dressed
in a long black coat. with vest ana lrou-
sers to match. He wore white lawn tie
over a plated shirt front, held together
with two modest plain gold STUDS, ana
over his broad, expressive, smiling, clean-
shaver face, nestled amidst the masses or
his dark-broWn hair. was the typical VIDE
SLOUGH hat of the Texas gentleman. His
whole appearance was somewhat clerical,
with a grim suggestion OF the Bob lnger-
soIian glitter in his keen gray eyes.
1T seems to me absurd that any in
terest at all should be taken in what I
choose to wear" said Mr.. Bailey. Il can
a right to crfticfse my clothes. was NOT
sent to Washington to be a leader of fash
sif 7 had chosen to attend the dinner
given by Mr.. Mex ifFley to the committee
on ways and means, I should. probably
have dressed as others dressed. While I
what he chooses, I do not think it right
to make Oneslf conspicuous by being one
of 40 and the only one that is not prac-
tically in uniform.
The fact is, l do not care to attend So
cial functions have not the time to
spare l realize that man of SO who
has learned everything there is to know
may waste his time in such affairs, but
TO young man just entering his polltl-
cal career who has much study to get
through and much work to do. it is DIFF
ferent- If I do not go to such places I
have no need of dress clothes.
But, suppose" was suggested, THAT
circumstances should call you to the pres
idency; would you still refuse to wear
the dress suit?'
A CLEAN of something akin to hope flash
ed from the full orbs of the young Texan
as he replied;
mo man should allow his prejudices to
stand between him and the presidency.
If L were president" with a gracious
smile-'I should, of course, have to con-
form but, thank Cod I have no such
idea buzzing in my head.
1.-The truth about that invitation to dine
with President Mckinley is soon told. We
were together in the house and are good
friends So when he invited me to din
ner I went to him and said: Mr.. Pres.
ident, I received your invitation and
would like to accept it, but the fact is,
can't dress up
" Come as you are said he.
" No I replied, if I go 1 ought TO go
as others do, and IN not going
IAN invitation to dinner from a presi-
dent is not esteemed as a command as
would be the case in a monarchial eodn-
try.
i-The fact IS, the social side of life in
Washington is a curse. 1 do not see how
the legislators who are with the Offices
seekers all day and dining and winning all
night can properly discharge their duty"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-09
TO CONGRESSMAN TOWNE.
He Will be rendered a Banquet Be
fore Speaking in Faneuil Hall
Next Tuesday.

Boston, April "a committee of the
Massachusetts, Democratic club held a
meeting in the American House last
evening to arrange for the reception
and entertainment of c. A. TOwne OF
Minnesota next Tuesday. Ex-senator
Frank w. Jones Of Lynn, as chairman
of the committee, presided.
Congressman ToWne is a silver advo-
cate, and he will be the principal speak
er on the occasion of the celebration OF
the anniversary of Jefferson's birthday.
On his arrival from New Haven, where
he will speak the night before, he will
be escorted to the American House, the
headquarters of the binetallists in Bos-
ton, and, after a brief reception, will
be given an informal banquet, at which
rs prominent Democrats will be present.
Philip J. Doherty will preside. After
the banquet Congressman Towne will
be escorted to Faneuu Hall, where he
will speak on 'Bimetallism and Its
MANY Advantag es"