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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-01-18
COIN NOTICES.
Inscriptions That Were Joy to tns
Cvnics and Critics.


cynies and Critics.
A eollection OF coin notices gathered
hv AN Italian student, Amerigo scar
latti. was published In Minerva, an
italian periodical. scarlatti Is OF 'ne
oninion that such inscriptions, though
not intended to be cynical. too often
admit Of such an Interpretation through
the irresistible habit Of the public OF
ignoring the intention Of the designer
and applying the motto to the coin IT.
self
Thus when Charles H., king OF tne
two Sicilies. had engraved on his Sill
ver ducat the Latin words linus non
suficit." meaning "One Is not enough
all the world insisted on forgetting
that the king referred to a single scep-
ter and enthusiastically agreed Win
him that one ducat wasn't enough for
any one.
On the contrary, a storm OF ironicai
onnosition was aroused when Louis De
Bonrbon. king Of Etrurla, In the early
mart OF the last century Inscribed vi
deant Pauperes OF Lactentur' on his
coins The words mean LET the poor
see and rejoice" and OF course every
one wanted to know why poor man
should rejoice at merely seeing piece
OF money.
On the papal coinage Of 1873 bearing
the arms of Gregory XIII. are the
words eft Super Hanc Petram' (Ano
upon this rock. or course the pops
and the artist who designed the COLI
meant the words to refer to the papa
. cv hut the evil minded applied then
On maliciously to the coin itself ina
the Issue was speedily stopped. A SIN
, liar opportunity for evil tongues wa
, ofrorded when the Knights OF Malt'
? coined an issue Of dollars with the BIZ
, Of their order, the Maltese cross, ant
, their motto. "In Hoe Signo Milltamus
n I'm this sign we combao. Inc ripai
affected to take It as confession thn
> with them money was truly the sine'
q Of war
Venetian Ira dated 1414 has ID
|. somewhat ambiguous motto In III
Solo Gloria" (To thee alone the ~
A ry,. A sequin coined by Cardinal lie
\ gonico In 1744 bears the words vel
= Tumen Cordlum," or Come, thou hgi
/, ~ hearts" Clement XI. issued col
4 with an image of the Madonna, VIII
the legend "Causa Nostrae Laetitia'
cause of our joy) and a Veneua
a Niece with an allegorical figure OF Ju
- flee with the words "Nostra In III
70 ellcitas" (Our happiness In this)'
"a OF these inscriptions were irrevent
in diverted by contemporaries from the
"A true object to the money itself
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-01-18
One Gift She Missed.

Six-year-old Harry wanted 10 puy
his sister a little birthday present his
heart throbbed with Joy at the thought,
though he had in his pocket only ~
cents Nevertheless a week ahead OF
time he went around the shops ana
came back with a very satisfied look.
His mother asked him what he naa
bought. -,
81 got her a cream puff" he said.
well, you know. Harry said MS
mother. that won't keep fresh Tor a
week"
That's what thought after
boueht It. mother" replied Harry
calmly. "and so | ate IT."
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-01-18
Montreal Lappies.

There are GOO cabmen In montreal
and in winter they exchange the cap
for the sleigh. An energetic man Is
said TO earn, roughly. $500 per an
mum. or about f30O. 1t takes Slo' or
70 a week to maintain horse ana
cab properly, and the license zee Is
$40 The "cabby" Of Montreal must
nave his application signed by twelve
responsible citizens, by the police cap
tain in the ward in which he resides
and by a clergyman. Four hundred Oh
the 600 cabmen are married, and aito'
gether 5000 persons in Montreal gam
n living, directly or indirectly, through
the cab business.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-01-18
OZARK
WILD ROSE GOLD MINE.

Located near Lewiston, Idaho in one Of the
richest gold producing districts in the United
States was purchased by mining engineers OF
wide experience young men OF energy ana IN
tegrity who; having invested az Their sn money Money
ING COMPANY, Limited. with capital 0.
$500 900 shares fully paid worcestershire, { nd
are selling about 10000 shares TO raise money
for equipment. Only a small sum now stands De
tween the shareholders and dyidends: With that
equipment installed 1t is safe to predict OZARK
shares will soon sell for many times their pres
ent price. -.
proven and developed and with ore reserves
/ that guarantee safety OF investment. Album
dance OF water and timber; $50 acres OF land
several distinct Lodges OF ore with upwards OF
600 feet OF tunnel lengthwise OF the lodges at 100
! feet level largest ledge nearly 3.OoO feet IN
length. average thickness OF 80 feet, increasing
in width downwarhs with average value OF
az per cubic foot. Enough ore already oiockea
out TO run ffty-ton mill three years at 'pront
OF from Gil 900 TO $4,000 per month-or a DOLLAR
for every share issued.
| II the equipment was to be installed TO mill the
ore now in sight and then abandon the property
il would still be a good investment, but enor'
nous ore bodies are assured and possibilities are
beyond comprehension. A number OF experts
have examined the property with one conclusion
Go deeper"
The company has no salaried officers; wages
are paid only for actual work The company
possesses a wide range OF experienced knowi'
edge in its organization interested knowledge
is the best knowledge The officers are heavy
stockholders quick economical, productive
work can be depended upon. The company be
lieyes Il has two OF the richest gold mines IN
Idaho. and has refused many offers OF capitalists
TO buy controlling interest in the mines
ozark shares ought TO sell for 81 today, but th'
present price is $35 for 100 shares no less solo.
Ozark represents high form OF legitimat
mining enterprise; great properties in rich gol'
producing section - developed mines - exper
management-known values. 1t is by inyestmen
in such enterprises great fortunes are made
onickly. Big results will surely follow. Only
few more shares 70 sell. Write today. Pay whe
stock arrives. Represented by Virginia boz
J, NJ. +. Emmett.
Address w. G. Emmett,
Belle Haven, Va, or
> NJ. F. Emmett,
" Frouberg. Montana.
Ozark Mining and Milling Co.. Ltd.
Lewiston. Idaho.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-01-18
A STRENUOUS RULER.
Daring, Goodness and bravsry o.
James w. Of Scotland.

Darina, Goodness and bravery "
James w. Of Scotland.
One of the interesting characters OF
history is James ~. king OF Scotland
from 147S to 1918. He was athletic
corra reous and fond Of adventure. In
nutting down instructions and I'M
proying the criminal administration OF
the country he was foremost In the
ranks and did not shun hand 70 mana
contest He married a daughter OF
Henry VII. OF England and made
treaty which secured peace between
the two countries. He labored to build
op a navy and develop commerce ana
showed skillful diplomacy In dealing
with other nations. He was killed In
battle at Flodden, where his army
was dlsastrously defeated by Henry
VIII.
Those were strenuous times, when II
, was necessary for king to be nght-
or and to inspire his obstreperous SUD
iects with some degree OF terror. King
James used often to 60 about the coun-
try In different DISCUSSES, not only Do
cause he loved adventure, but because
he could thus secure information on
the state of the nation at frst hand.
II is related Of the vigorous Scottish
king that once when wandering through
the hills during the night he was over
taken by violent storm and WAS
Obliged 10 take shelter IN cavern near
Wemys. which Is one OF the most re-
markable antiquities Of Scotland. Hav'
ing advanced some way In, the king
discovered a number Of men and wo-
men ready to begin to roast sheep Ter
supper. From their appearance ne sus
pected that he had fallen into evil com
pany. but as 1t was then too late nt
asked hospitality from them till thu
, tempest vas over. They granted u
, and invited the king, who was VA
known TO them, to sit down and Joii
, them at supper They were a notorl
. ous band of robbers and cutthroats
. and this fact soon dawned upon James
As soon as they had finished thei
q supper one Of them presented plat
4 on which two daggers were laid In IN
!. form of a st. Andrews cross, tellln
;. the king that this was the dessert the
!, always served TO strangers; that n
. must choose one of the daggers an
n fight him whom the company selecte
h as his antagonist. The king, realizin
- that he was to be murdered, Instant
;, seized both daggers, one in each hant
q. and plunged them into the hearts
;. the two robbers nearest to him. q
Il then dashed out Of the cave and mad
" his escape, returning as soon as po
II sIble with body Of soldiers, by who
the whole band was arrested and pu
licly hanged.-Punxsutawney Spirit
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-01-18
p-..;dsrt Roosevelt's Wedding.

Although Americans who come to
England are we'll aware Of the fact
and always make visit to the church,
the average Englishman does not know
that President Roosevelt was married
at st. Georges, Hanover square
There the entry runs: Theodore
Roosevelt twenty-eight widower,
ranchman." and Edith Kermit Carow.
II WINS some years ago that an Ameri-
can discovered the entry, and now
there IS much curiosity on the part OF
his countrymen to see the church where
their strenuous president was mar
rled.-London Globe.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-01-18
Thouahtful.

Mrs. Greene-My husband is SUCH q
thoughtful man! He always goes down
into the basement Kitchen to smoke.
Mrs. Gray-And lets the smoke come
upstairs into the dining room through
the dumb waiter. Mrs. Greene-iee,
hut that's because he is absentminded'
moor man! That has nothing 10 DO
With his thoughtfulness, you Know
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-01-18
MARTIN & MASON CO

Call attention to their large stock Of
Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mouldings,
Builders Hardware, Shingles,
Laths, Lime, Bricks, and Build
ing Material generally, Paints,
Oils and Painters Supplies.
We are prepared to cut house bills to
order; also manufacture barrel slaves
and heads Of good quality. our gris'
mill will run every Saturday,
Notwithstanding reports to the con
trary 4.
We shall at all times be pleased &c
show our goods and invite you to cal
and inspect our stock before making
YOUR purchases and we will save yov
money.
MARTIN & MASON CO..
Harborton. Va.
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Proving Il.

Keep up your courage, old man."
said the passenger who was good
sailor to another who was leaning
over the railing and paying tribute to
Neptune.
"Never mind me-" came the answer
between gasps. 1--WE always heard
that it took travel to bring out what
there Is In q man"
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-01-18
ALI In tho Family.

Rector (shortsighted)-Weil, Richard'
hard at work. eh? Let me see, you are
Richard, aren't you, LAborer-No' sir.
OF be John. sir. You 'ad the pleasure
q, buryin' Richard last week, yos TO
member. sir!-London Punch.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-01-18
4 1onch O. Vanity.

On Nov. 25-St. GATHERINGS day
French girls who have passed their
twenty-ffth birthday and are unmar-
ried wear little cap made Of fine mus
lin. the symbol Of maidhood. AS the
day approaches the millinery shops
show these caps in great quantities.
and their manufacture by young girls
is always accompanied by jokes at the
expense of old maids; but strange 10
relate these caps. because they are be-
coming to all, are worn on st. Gather
ines day by young girls as well as by
old maids
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-01-18

"slow and sure" remarked the man
with the quotation habit, lis a good
motto"
But" protested the thoughrfui
thinker, there is zone thing that can
never be slow and sure"
"What's that?" queried the quotation
dispenser.
"a watch" replied the l. t'-Nans"'
City Independent.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-01-18
Undertaking.
1'g!s1k

GENTLEMEN who have been over
~ the county tell me that, as an
Undertaken, / am a. well or better
fitted out than any other person In the
county. Ny hesrse and funeral car
will compare favorably with any on
the Shore.
I carry a full line Of Collins and Gas
kets. ranging in price as follows Cof'
fins from $500 to $500; Caskets from
SIS 90 to $4,000. ..
In nv Office / have both the Acco
mac and Northampton, and the Ola
mond State phones. All persons wish
inc to communicate with me by phone
concerning the purchase OF collins OF
caskets can do 50 at my expense, 1
have deposited money with both the
above mentioned companies for SAID
purpose
Embalming especially guaranteed.
J S. BUNTING,
Tempsrancsvills, W.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-01-18

A woman's love is paradox. You
can't keep, it unless you return H.
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Persons In Accomac and adjoining counties
wishing to mark the grave OF a relative or friend
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-10-16
THE BABY ACT.
Democracy

The action of the Democratic State
Committee in moving headquarters
from the Maxwell to the Tulane Hotel
cannot be characterized as other than
baby act. 1t was conduct of the
most asinine character and wholly un.
worthy of grown men charged with
the direction of the destinies of a
great political party. If the Demo-
cratic campaign managers so greatly
fear the picture of Taft that they must
HE themselves to another hotel four
blocks distant they are hardly pos
sessed of sufficient courage to conduct
campaign in the open against that
gentleman in the flesh.
The sum total of the Maxwell's Of
Tending was the hanging of likeness
of Taft in the lobby to answer the
criticisms of Republicans who were
offended because pictures of Bryan
and Patterson adorned the hotel. \
hotel is not generally run and main
tanned as q party affair. 1t welcome
the patronage of all regardless of po-
litical affiliations. In proportion to
their number the Republicans are as
good patrons of the Maxwell House
and as numerous as the Democrats.
They doubtless pay their bills as
as the Democrats and are In
all respects just as welcome to that
or any other hostelry as their politi-
cal opponents. The Republican head
quarters have frequently been located
at the Maxwell House and it was no
more than natural that the manage
ment hould not care to be subjected
20 criticism that might deprive the
hotel of some of Its best customers.
Just how a photo Of Mr.. Taft could
affect the Democratic headquarters or
adversely influence the Democrats
Who sought the hotel in order to con-
er with the campaign managers has
lot been explained. Mr.. Taft is the
OF great political party
or the highest office in the land. He
s a distinguished private citizen and
nay be the next chief magistrate OF
his Nation. Hence there is no rea-
on why any patriotic citizen should
AXE offense at a display OF his like
ess.
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GOV. PATTERsoN,s SPEECH.

/ However one may disagree with
Gov. Patterson on political issues and
on the methods of conducting cam
paign there is no denying the fact
! that he is an adroit and accomplished
speaker. He has the faculty of say
ing the things and saying them in
such manner as to arouse his follow
ers to the highest pitch of enthusiasm.
And this is a great asset for public
speaker Some how he always in
spires his followers with confidence
and makes an appeal that stirs them
to action.
There is as much of strength In the
Governors speeches in what he does
not say as there is in what he does
say In his opening speech at Nash
Vile he wisely determined to elimi-
nate those issues and avoid those sub
jects about which there is great diff
ference of opinion among the Demo-
Gratis and the revival Of discussion
Of which might tend 70 further widen
the breach that unfortunately divides
the party ranks.
While the Governor is generally to
be commended for the judgment and
discretion which he manifested In his
toward those who opposed
him in the primary his defense Of the
action Of the State machine In chang.
ing the plan for the election of dele
gates to the nominating convention
was unfortunate and illadvised. The
action was a piece of
treachery and perfidy and an act of
bad faith that admits of no defense
among fair minded, honest Democrats,
The Governor is not altogether fair
IN discussing this phase OF the situa-
ion. II is true that he did say dur
ing his campaign for the nomination
hat he stood by the last declaration
,f his party on the liquor question,
but he also added that this year anoth-
sr convention OF the Democratic par
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-10-16

ty would make a new platform and
that he would stand upon that plat
form. Answering the criticism of his
opponent that if he was nominated
the Governor would dominate the con-
vention, Gov. Patterson pointed out
that this would not be possible since
the County Committees in whom Car
mack had professed great confidence,
would name the delegates to the State
convention. These facts the Governor
did not bring out in his opening
speech but they are facts that admit
of no denial
On the whole, however, we are of
the opinion that the Governors ini-
tial effort will be received with enthu-
siasm over the State by the Demo
Gratis, and will tend to strengthen the
party's chances in the coming con-
test. 1t is worthy of note that for
once he has abandoned his policy of
bitter denunciation and vituperation
in dealing with his opponent and in
stead speaks of him in facetious and
inoffensive manner. This spirit is to
be commended and it is sincerely
hoped that in the heat of the cam
paign the Governor will not descend
to the mud singing that unfortunately
has characterized his efforts in for.
mer contests, both before and after
the nomination. Let him remember
that he is Governor of the State, the
chief magistrate of all the people, and
be tolerant of the opinions of those
who do not agree with him upon every
ssue. He should maintain the dig
lity of his high Office and answer ar
yument with argument and facts with
acts. Vituperation is not an appeal
o reason and abuse is not logic.
If the Governor shall pitch his sub
equent speeches on the same plane
nd shall continue to manifest spirit
f tolerance for the opinions of others
nd point out the duty of Democrats
4 as happy and appropriate manner +.
S he did in his opening effort there :
an be little question that his cam :,
align will rebound to the interests OF
Iemocracy.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-10-16

This is certainly a good time to get
fine, stylish, Fall & Winter Hat,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-10-16
RECOMMENDING PARpoNs.

1t is frequently stated by the press
IN reporting pardons by the Governor
that clemency was extended upon the
recommendation of the county officials
It is difficult to see just why recon-
mendation for executive clemency
signed by the county officials" should
be entitled to any more weight than
one signed by the same number of
other good citizens. Outside of the
sheriff and clerk of the criminal court
none of the county officials perform
duties that give them any better
knowledge of the facts in a criminal
prosecution than any other intelli-
gent citizen Of the county would
possess.
What does the county clerk and the
register and the trustee know about
the facts in the average criminal
trial? AS a matter of fact their du.
ties are such that they have little, If
any opportunity, even had they the
desire, to attend the sessions of the
criminal court and hear the evidence
therein detailed. What duties do
these officials perform that make them
exceptionally we'll qualified to de-
termine whether or not the ends of
justice would be met and the SUI
premacy of the law maintained by the
exercise of or the failure to exercise
executive clemency?
A a matter of fact there are very
grave and potent reasons why the
of county officials I
with reference to executive clemency |
should have less weight and be en-
titled to less consideration than the
of other good citi-
zens having no selfish interest in the
result of the application, and who are
moved solely by a desire to see that
Justice properly tempered with mercy
s done the defendant or the applicant.
Not infrequently the county officials
who sign petitions for pardons have
/ direct and selfish interest in the
outcome of the application. The APP
,licant for clemency may have been
,r may have close friends and rela-
ives who are active in politics and
whose support will count at the cleo
ion at which the county officials who
ign the papers will be candidates for
collection. To refuse to sign the APP
'lication would, in many instances,
ngender political animosity that
would and its revenge at the polls. I
IN the other hand the county official 6
rho assists in obtaining pardon u.s. ]
ally succeeds in annexing to his a
Official strength the friends and rela- t
ives of the beneficiary OF the Glenn
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-10-16
WHY NOT BE CONSISTENT

The Maury Democrat of Columbia
reads us little lecture this week on
party fealty, admonishing us to keep
that sore toe tied up reproachfully
scolding us with IF you are going to
lend hand to the Republicans do it
openly. If you are a party Demo
cratic paper do your duty" closing
with with the sage advice that 1.-THE
best Democrat is he who abides the
will of the majority and stands by the
regular nominees" At the masthead
of this same issue of the Maury Dem
ocrat appears list OF Democratic
Nominees from which is conspicuous
ly absent the name of the Democratic
nominee for State Senator for that
district. Mr. Greer is beyond all
shadow of a doubt the regular nomi-
nee for State Senator in that district,
the choice of the majority as fully
and fairly and regularly expressed
through all the provisions of the party
machinery. Why is the Democrat not
standing by him? Democratic papers
should learn to take their own medi-
cine before attempting 70 dose 1t out
to their contemporaries, and If the
Democrat is going to lend hand to
the boIting candidate for state sena.
tor in the Columbia district it ought
to do It openly. "-McMinnville Stand
ard.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-10-16

The most pressing problem in Tue
South today is law enforcement. tbs
State and the neighboring States ar
not only losing thousands of dollar
in property values, but in some SV
tons are actually losing populauOD
because Of the reign of terror and law
lessness. 1t is unfortunate that GOV
ernors SO often set aside the luay
ments OF the courts where convictlo"
are obtained. There is but one cu'
for lawlessness and that is a spesu
and impartial enforcement OF the lava
That cannot be obtained when ven
large proportion of those who are G.
victed are turned lose by the GOV"
nor.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-10-16
IF You sEE1T IN OUR AID ITS SO.

ency The average county official /.
practical politician, otherwise he
would not be a county official. He
I is very much of human being with
the selfishness and careful regard for
his own interests so characteristic OF
that species.
For these and other reasons he is
seldom moved in efforts to obtain
clemency for one Of his constituents
by an over-weaning desire that the
laws Of his country shall be upheld;
that justice shall triumph over all its
foes by the punishment Of all offenders
OF whatever station in life. And it
IS natural that such should be the
case. It is too much to expect them
TO display that patiotic devotion to
duty which should characterize the
conduct Of those who assume to ad-
wise when and how the judgments of
the courts should be overturned.
This makes 1t important that the
Governor, In determining the weight
to be given applications for clemency.
should pay little attention to the sig
natures Of county officials" He
should never set aside the deliberate
Judgment of courts and juries without
a more substantial reason than that
the pardon would be pleasing and
acceptable" to the ofice-holders.