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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-10
Unusual Offerings in Fine Furniture.
JEWELRY STORE.

The kissing Bug" very latest fad, brooches
and stick pins. with turquoise, emerald,
amethyst and garnet bodies, csc. each.
Rhinestone Bow Knots and Wreath Brooches
special. at 4Sc.
Ladies' Gold Filled Rings, fine quality. set
with five stones. at 4Sc.
Ladies' Gold Filled Rings, set with one or
two stones. at 20c.
Sterling Silver Screw Earrings with tur-
quoise centre. at 25c. pair
Ladies CyranO Chains. all colors at 10c.
Imported Side Combs, - I. ; inches, 11c.,
1cc.. 2Ic. per pair.
PompaGour Combs. Is to o inches at 30.
and 4Sc.
Imported Harpins finest quality. at sc. per
dozen.
Imported Empire Combs. regular SOC. and 4Sc
quality for Monday. at 2Jc.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06
The New Oyster Law

The operations of the new oyster
law, which, during the past year
brought in a net revenue OF about
$33 1000, may make its author, Senator
LeCato, of Accomac county. the next
Lieutenant Governor of the State.
The Senator is an extremely modest
and unassuming gentleman and not
disposed to press his claims for dis
tinction He has, however, accom-
plished what no other man in Vir-
ginia ever approached. and that is
not only to make the oyster industry
of Virginia pay its way, but return to
the Commonwealth very cousidera-
BILE revenue. DR.. LeCato believes
that it will not be but short time.
possibly year or two, before the
present revenue from the oyster in
dustry will be very largely increased.
He says not only does the operations
of the law give satisfaction to the
officials of the State, but those upon
whom it operates are very we'll salts
fed with the results. They feel now
that in the oyster commission they
have department of the govern
ment which is devoted exclusively to
looking after them and their inter
ests. This body, they say, will not
only be watchful of the revenues OF
the State but will be equally vigilant
in recommending legislation for the
protection and benefit of the oyster
men Observation-Disclosures Cores
pondent of Baltimore Sun.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06

The May Conference is not favored
by the most of Senator Martins
friends and their reason for opposing
it seems to be, that it will be in some
way detrimental to the interests of
their favorite. In other words. the
conference being called in compli-
ance with the demands Of the people,
they have practically served notice
on them, that they are not willing to
trust them. The conclusion which
they seem to have reached in the
matter is that the fortunes Of the
Junior Senator are safe enough in
the hands of the corporations and
trusts and that it would be folly to
endanger them by catering to the
whims of the people. The conference
is going to be held, however, all the
same"not for or against any candidate
but for the advancement of a great
cause dearer to the people than any
man or men" and if they will not
join with them in the furtherance
of that cause not only Mr.. Martin but
many of his adherents will hear from
them later in way that may not be
very agreeable to them. The Martin
ties may conclude that it is safest to
come down from their lofty perch
after they have heard from the cons
ference, and that the people have
some rights which cannot be ignored
by them even though they have to
give up Mr.. Martin as his own sue
cessor.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06
WALTON LAW IN COUNTY ELEC-
TfONS.
Attorney General Montague Renders a
Much-Sought Decision.

Attorney General Montague is re-
ceiving daily letters from all over the
State asking him to construe the Vlr
ginia election law. The construction
of the law does not create any trou-
bic when operated in State and Fed
eral elections, but the people do not
seem to be able to we'll understand
its workings in county elections, es-
pecially where there are no opposing
candidates Some time ago W. d..
Neblett, ESQ, Commemorative At
torney of Lunenburg, wrote MIR. Mon
tague asking his opinion on several
points wi h respect to the law. Mr..
Montague covered the ground so fully
in his reply that he sent the letter to
all inouirers The letter follows:
Richmond. April 10, 1889.
w. D. Neblett. Esq ,Lunenburg. Va:
Dear Sir-On my return to this
office yesterday found your letter of
the 14th instant, asking my construc
ton of certain questions involved in
the act amended and approved March
3, 1898. Your inquiries will be an
swered in the order propounded:
1. Section 90 of said act expressly
provides that in ''any county or corr
poration where no political party
dominates candidates for county or
corporation offices" the provisions of
the act respecting ballot, booth, etc,
shall not apply" Therefore, if no
political party in your county has
made a nomination for any such otll-
ces then the voter shall provide his
own ballot. and the booth system is
not required.
3 l am further of opinion that al
though no such nominations be made
for county Offices, but nominations
are made for district Offices. in Ger
tain magisterial districts. yet the pro
visions of said act respecting the bal
lot aud booth do not apply. While
the language of said section is not
free from perpleXity, yet the whole
intent of the act must be that if the
offices Of the county are excluded
from the application of the act in the
ca Sc mentioned, then the Offices of
any subdivision OF the county are
likewise would render the election al
most impracticable.
5. My answer to the foregoing
seems to include your third inquiry
If l am mistaken in this, however, L
will be glad to give your communica-
tion further consideration.
Respectfully.
(Signed). A. J. MONTAGUE.
Attorney General.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06

The following from the Stauntor
Spectator may not be pleasant read,
ing to some of the politicians but ii
contains warning which they can.
not afford to ignore:
Notwithstanding the opposition
of several politicians throughout the
State, the plan to elect senators by
popular vote is growing in popular
favor. For the good of Virginia
there should be an overlooking at.
tendance at the May conference in
Richmond, and plan put on foot
whereby the democrats of Virginia
may nominate their next United
States Senator.
The people of the Eastern Shore
being practically unanimous for the
May Conference we should have in
the ''overhowing attendance" our
quota of delegates.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06
Baltimore Redeemed.

Baltimore. Md. May 2.-One of the
most exciting campaigns in the his
tory of Baltimore city resulted today
in democratic landslide. Thomas
G. Hayes was elected Mayor by near
ly 5000 majority over William T.
Malster (republican), the incumbent,
while his running mates, Skipwith
Wilmer, for president of the second
branch of the City Council, and
James H. Smith, for comptroller,
were chosen by practically the same
figures. In addition to these candi-
dates at-large, the democrats elected
all of their candidates for the second
branch of the City Council, and
eighteen of the twenty-four members
of the first branch.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06
Virginia Census Appointments

Washington, May 2.-Senators
Martin and Daniel and Representa-
tives Hay and Rixey, of Virginia,
came to Washington today to hold a
conference in regard to the appoint
ment of the supervisors of the cen
sus for Virginia Following the policy
previously outlined in The Sun, the
census bureau will divide the ap-
pointments in Virginia between the
republicans and the democrats. and,
as there are twelve districts and
twelve supervisors, each party will
have six appointments. Other mem
bers of the Virginia delegation are
expected, and the districts in which
they are to have the appointments
will be selected and probably the ap-
pointees agreed upon at conference.
Baltimore Sun.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06
George E. Davis Acquitted.

Bristol, Va, May 3.-The trial of
Judge Rhea's stenographer, George
E. Davis, for the shooting of ex Con-
gresham James A. Walker, was con
cluded here to day with verdict by
the jury of not guilty. Davis receiv
ed congratulations of the citizens
generally. Attempted applause, when
Clerk Stone read the verdict, was
quickly suppressed by the court. 1t
has been ascertained from some of
the members of the jury that one of
the controlling circumstances in the
case was the fact that Walker swore
on the stand he had no knife or dirk
on him the night of the shooting, and
vet the next witness, his secretary,
Calfee, stated that he undressed him
at the hotel that night and there re-
moved a scabbard from Walkers left
shoulder, in which there was six
shooter army pistol, and removed q
belt from his waist, in which there
was an Italian dirk with a blade
four inches long and horn handle.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06
Saturday, JllG Sid, 1893,
AHnUT 3 O,CLO K ?. NJ,


the following described real estate,
subject to dover as hereinafter
stated, viz: "All that tract, piece or
parcel of land in the district OF Me-
tompkn. county of Accomac and
State of Virginia. whereon Meshack
Mrars resided, containing by estima-
ton. be the same ever so much more
or less. sixty acres, go A. aud bound.
ell on the south east. by the lands OF
Vim n Grants heirs; southwest, by
the land of William 6. Barnes; north
west, by the land of Capt. John b.
Ross, and north east. b. the land OF
tire heirs of Nathaniel Belote"-and
before said day Of sale the dover OF
Elizabeth A. Mears will be laid of by
metes and bounds in said land ny an
agreement between all parties III In
terrst. and shall sell said land subs
iect to the said dover light so laid off.
TERMS OF SALE.
Fifty r'ollars, $3.50 oo), Of the
purchase money viii! be required
in cash on the day of sale, with
liberty to the purchaser to Ply
as much more on that day as he
may desire, the balance unpaid
that day will be divided into
three equal instalments payable
respectively in six, twelve and
eighteen months, bearing inter
est from the day of sale, to be
evidenced by separate bonds of
the purchaser to which personal
security, approved by the under
signed, will be required, unless
as much as one half of the pur-
chase price is paid in cash on
day of sale in which case no per-
sonal security will be required,
but the title will be retained as
additional security until he
whole of the purchase money is
fully paid, and when same is
fully paid a deed to the prem
Uses, subject to the dower-right
aforesaid by metes and bounds,
will be executed, with special
warranty OF title, When Same
properly prepared at the pur.
chaser's expense being rendered
to the undersigned for execu-
ton. The premises are to be at
the purchasers risk from the
time they are bid off by him,
and possession of same will be
deliver d to him on January LIST,
1900. The rents for the present
year are reserved, and the taxes
to said January lst, 1900, will
be paid.
Given under my hand this
Goth day of April, 1899.
LLOYD G MEARS,
Trustee.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06

The advices from all sections OF the
State in regard to the Democratic
Conference. to be held in the city OF
Richmond on the 10th inst, are of the
most gratifying character and lndi-
cate results beyond the expectations
of the most ardent advocates of the
meeting. 1t is now estimated that
the number in attendance will be a
thousand or more and embrace rep
resentatives from every district IN
the State, and that the conference
should be popular with the people is
not surprising. The democrats of the
State generally favor the election Of
senator's by the people and until a
constitutional amendment can be Sc
cured giving them that right, why
should they not meet together and
adopt some plan for taking the sense
of the members of the party as to
their choice for Senator? If the peo-
pie can be trusted to select their rep
resentatiyes in Congress and the
Legislature, their Governor and
other officers why cannot they be
also in the selection of Senator?
That some object only proves.that
they are not willing for the majority
to rule and indicates q spirit of bossism
that cannot be too speedily checked
The conference, as we understand it,
is intended for all the Democrats
except those who believe in boss rule
and all will be welcome to the confer
ence, even though opposed to the
election of Senators by the people, If
so on principle. The conference is
not likely to be very attractive to the
bosses, but all others who can should
attend.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06
The result of the municipal cleo

The result of the municipal election
in Baltimore, Tuesday, is of course,
gratifying to all democrats in Vir-
ginia, and that pleasure will be in
creased if the good work begun in
the Monumental city is continued
until the whole State is redeemed
from republicanism The large ma
jority by which the democrats of
Baltimore won in the late contest, at
least, seems to indicate that they are
too glad to get back to their demo.
cratic moorings, to drift away from
them again by reason of dissension, in
their ranks. Baltimore is naturally
democratic, and one term in the Sen
ate,of Boss Wellington and McComas-
of force bill notoriety, ought to be
enough to convince them that it is
their duty to stand by their colors
better in the future.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06
TERMS OF SALE.

1st. The purchaser must pay IN cash
on the day of sale 20 per cent. OF the
purchase money, with the privilege
of paying as much more thereof on
that day as he may elect, the unpaid
purchase money to be divided into
two equal instalments. for each OF
which the purchaser must give his
bond, with satisfactory personal Sc
curity, made payable to the under
signed respectively six and twelve
months from the day of sale; but to
carry interest interest from that date.
Cd. The title of the property will be
retained as additional security till
the whole of the purchase money is
paid. =,
3D.. Possession of the premises will
be given the purchaser on January
1st, 1900, but the rents for the current
year are not to pass to him. All taxes
will be- paid which are assessed prior
TO the lst of January, 1900, out of the
proceeds of sale.
4th. The premises are to be at the
purchasers risk from the time they
are bid off.
5th. Upon payment Of the whole OF
the purchase money, the undersigned
will convey the premises to the pur-
chaser, by deed with special warranty
of title when such deed proparly pre-
pared at the purchasers cost is ten
dered him for execution.
JOHN J. BLACKSTONE,
TRUSTEE.
Accomack G. H., Va, April Is, 1899.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06

The fredericksburg Star about
sizes up the situation in the follow
ing: "All over the State enthusiastic
meetings are being held endorsing the
proposed conference in Richmond of
those democrats who favor the cleo
ton Of United States Senators by
direct vote of the people, conven>
lions are being held, delegates elec-
ted, resolutions passed approving the
conference, and every indication
points to an attendance upon the
convention too large for the capacity
of the hall in which the conference
will be held.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06
FAMILY FINANCIERING.

They tell me you work for dollar a day!
How is it you clothe your boys on such pay?
I know you will think it conceited and queer
But do it because am good tinancer
There's Pete, John & jim, joe William q Ned,
half dozen b US be clothed and fed;
[ buy for them all plain victuals to eat -
But clothing buy only for our son Pete
When Pete's clothes are too small for him to go
NV wife makes them and gives them to John,
When for John who ten they have grown out OF date
She lust makes them over for Jim who is eight.
When for Jim they have become 100 ragged to Tx,
She just makes them over for Bill BIZ who is SIX,
She inst makes them over for Ned who is two.
Sc you see if [ get the good clothing for Pete
The family is furnished with clothing complete,
But when Ned got through with the clothing and when
He has thrown them aside what do you do with them
why once more we go round the circle complete
And begin to them for patches for Pete,
But where friend you buy clothes that wear,
From Pete down Ned without a rip or tear?
go down to CLICKS his stock is the best,
He can suit the whole family, my wife and the rest
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06
rn the ,ntcrs of Arcomnc:

To the voters oil AccOnlc:
The undersigned hereby announce ourselves
as candidates for reelection to the Office of
County 'rrcasurer,at the coming May election.
In making this announcement, we beg To as
sure the good people of Accomnck that we are
deeply sensible of the favor and support here
toforc accorded us. and which have tended to
make our responsible and Oncrous public dll-
ties us pleasant us they could be nadc While
we have conscicntiously llborcd to do Our Iuil
duty in the interests of the public, we have
tried to subordinate our duty 10 the convcn-
fence of our people, us far us was possible 1t
is and will always be, Il source of qualification
to us, that these Efforts have been so kindly
appreciated by the public, and that they, IN
turn, have been So patient with, and generous
towards. u.s. We trust We may further re
ccvc their support. licncwing ON our part
the obligation To serve them in the future us
faithfully us we have tried To do in the past.
Your humble servants,
EDWIN Il. POWELL.
JOHN Ii. HOPKINS.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06
To voters of Northampton county:

In Justice to my friends I desire to
state that am again candidate for
the Democratic nomination to the
House of Delegates of Virginia, sub
iect to the action of the Democratic
party of my county. should regard
it high honor to be chosen to repre-.
sent Northampton and Accomack
counties as floater delegate to the
Legislature, and respectfully ask the
support of my fellow citizens.
WM. BULLITT FITZ- UGH,
Cape Charles, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06
Joe Wheeler to Marry Mrs. Childs.

Washington, May at is now
stated that information has been re
ceived from Philadelphia that Gcn>
eral Joseph Wheeler and Mrs. George
w. Childs will be married in this city
in the course of the present month.
Only the closest friends know the
date of the wedding. This statement
of the marriage is made very posi-
lively.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06

Judge Sterrett, in the supren 9
court of Pennsylvania has handed
down decision declaring the in-
heritance tax law unconstitutional,
and by the decision Winchester may
get the bulk of $33, 700, paid as the
direct inheritance tax on the estate
Of the late Judge John Handley, OF
Scranton, Pa.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06
10 nv fellow citizens of Accomacll County:

To my fellow citizens of AccomaclS County:
l respectfully announce that am candi-
date for reelection to the ccc OF Clerk of the
County Court, ut the coming May election.
AS clerk of the said court | have strivCn
to discharge the public business politely, cor
rcctly and promptly. To that end have given
my undivided attention day and night, and ]
county that i have met the just expectations
Of the people. Truly grateful for your past
confidence and support, presume to indulge
the wish and hope that il may be your pleas
ure to again Gull me to this most responsible
trust.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06
Respectfully,
NJ. OLDHAM, JR.
10 the voters of Accomacl5 County:

TO the voters of Accomacl County:
l hereby, respectfully ANNOUNCE myself Il
candidate for reelection to the Office OF Clerk
of the Circuit Court for the county of Acco-
mack, ut the general election to be held on the
25th day of Muy. next. Truly thankful foryour
support i'll the past, shall, indeed, be sincere
IN grateful for IL continuance thereof; and if
reelected, shall, us heretofore, endcavUr to
discharge the duties of the office faithfully,
obligingly and satisfactorily.
Very respectfully,
JOIN D. GIANT.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06
Public Auction
OF A VALUABLE
:! a. e e ~ z Z 7 7

By virtue of a deed of trust. dated
January 31st. 1896. from Meshack
Mcars and Elizabeth A.. his wife, to
me as trustee for George 7. Moore,
and by direction of said George T.
Moore, I shall proceed to sell. at pub
lie auction, to the highest bidder. on
the premises, near Gargatha, Va. on
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06
To the voters of Accomac:

To the voters of Accomac:
| take this method of announcing,
that I shall be candidate for the
office of Attorney for the Common
wealth for Accomack county, at the
general election to be held May 25th.
In making this announcement l de-
sire to express my appreciation of the
honor conferred upon me four years
AGO and to solicit denomination for
said Office.
Respectfully,
b. T. GUNTER.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06
Candidates. Cards.
To all the voters of Pungoteague dis

To all the voters of Pupgoteague dis
trict:
respectfully announce myself a
candidate for re election to the office
of Constable. In asking again your
support beg leave to say, trust my
past record entities me to it and sub.
NIT that an experience of several
years will enable me to serve you
better in the future than in the past.
If elected I will endeavor as l have
always done to give you faithful and
efficient service.
Respectfully,
Jos. G. WESCoTT.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-05-06
10 the voters of Pungoteague Magis-
terial district:

Lerlal ulsCrlCb.
At the earnest solicitation of some
of our highest officials and represen-
tative citizens of the district an
nounce myself a candidate for re-
election to the Office of Supervisor of
Pungoteague district. Elected to
this office two years ago by your
kindness and Partially l ask a re-
newal of your confidence and res
pectfully solicit your SURFACES at the
election to be held on the 25th day of
May.
Respectfully,
s S. WISE.
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To the voters of Franktown Magis

To the voters of Franktown Magis
terial district.
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of Supervisor for
the above district in the general cleo.
ton. II elected l promise to take care
of the interests of tie county to the
best of my ability Soliciting the
support of my friends and others, l
am as ever.
Very obediently yours,
H. P. JAMES