FISHERMAN & FAfRMRfR -BY- A. II. Mitchell. Jas. R. Elliott -oo-PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.-0 SUBSCRIPTION PRICK fi.oo When Paid In Advance: f 1.50 If Not Paid In Adv.nm Jelivered at doors of city subset :w:iy by carriers, as soon as from ;ief:, without extra charge. The Editor disclaims all responsibil ity for the views or statements ol cor respondents, and reserves the liiilit at all times to revise or reject any jiticie he may think proper. Always sign your name to a news- ijaoer communication simply as a tilr-rlcTf. of trOcl faith. It will not be published unless you desire it. r Best advertising medium in the Dis trict. Rates very moderate. Special rates on long contracts. All announcements and recommen dations of candidates for office, whether in the shape of communication? or otherwise, will be charged as aJver tiscments. ELIZABETH CITY, Aug. 14th 1S96. CURRITUCK DEMOCRATS. Appoint Delegates and Nominate County Ticket. At the call of T. K. C. Bell, chairman of the Democratic Ex., Committee, the Democrats of Currituck County assembled at the Court House in convention on the 1st day of August. After explaining the object of the con vention, on motion, G. W. WiK liamswas made temporary chair man, and II. M. Shaw, Sec.' The following were made committee on credentials: -A. M. Willey, W. H. Cowell, W. h. Owens, W. H. White and W. I. Tate. On Permanent organization: A. P. Holt, W. J. Halstead, W. H. Cappsand G.J.Scarborough. On resolutions: P. L. Lane, I, . Walker, J. E. Woodhouse. F. Bonny and J. D.R. Cogswell. The committee on permanent organization reported the name of G. W. Williams as permanent chairman and H. M. Shaw, Sec, The report was unanimously adopted. The committee on resolutions, through its chair man, reported the following: Resolved .y,That this'conven tiou endorse the National Demo cratic ticket and platform as adopted at Chicago. Resolved 2nd, that this conven tion endorse the State ticket and platform. The committee on credentials submitted their report which was adopted. On motion the following were appointed as delegates to the Congressional convention: J.E. C. Bell, W. H. Cowell, H. M. Shaw, W, J. Halstead, C. D. Morgan, j. J. Ferebee, John Etheridge, P. N. Pray. R. E. Flora, J. E. Barnard, A. M. Wil ley, L. P. Whitehurst, E. D. Poyner, J. E. Woodhouse, W. L. Owens, John Jarvis, Edward Tillett, Alex Oweus.Thos. New- berne, D. W. Woodhouse, Ferdi nnnd Ponnv. W. H. White. W. E. W. Capps, B. D. Tillett and Washington Perry, Delegates to Senatorial Cons veution: E. W. Sanderliu, Moses Eee, F. L,. Lane, V. S. Cowell, J. E. C. Bell, H. M. Shaw.T. M. Bell, W. II. Bray, E. D. Bell, J. C. Cowell, J. J. Ferebee, W.J. Halstead, G. W. Williams, E. D. Poyner, J. E. Woodhouse, W. L. Owens, John Jarvis, Edward Tillett, Alex Owens, Thos. Newberuc, D. W. Woodhouse, W.J. Smith, J. M. Jones, W. E. Bonny, B. S. Perry and W. W. Harris. On motion G. V. Williams was elected chairman of County Democratic Ex. Committee, the ensuing two years, Mr. J. E. C. Bell, the former,having resigned. On motion the convention pro ceeded to nominate a Representa tive to the Legislature and the various county officers, which resulted as follows: W. H. Gallop was nominated to represent the county in the next Legislature. Edward Tillett, received the nomination for Sheriff. C, D. Morgan for Treasurer. W. II Bray for Register of Deeds. J. W. Brabble for Coroner. ). C. Walker, for Surveyor. G. W. Griggs, W. H. White and B. D. Tillett were nominate ed for county commiss;oners. The following Magistrates were nominated: Moyock town ship E. W. Sanderlin, Moses Lee and Walter Stuart. For Crawford township E. K. Humphries, R. E. Flora and L.Walker. For Truitville town ship j. w. Beasley, Ferdinand Bonny and John Jones. For Poplar Branch township E. V. Melson, S. M. Beasley and W.L. Owens. For Atlantic township Washington Perry, J.E. Baum and J. G. Perry. It was ordered by this conven tion that its proceedings be sent to the FISHERMAN & FARMER, Economist and the ATezcs & Ob server for publication. On motion the convention ad- jourued. H. M. Shaw, Sec. G. W. Williams, dim. We surrender our editorial cols uinns this week to more import ant items. The Military Excursion. On the 4th of August the Na val Reserves of Elizabeth City and the Perquimans Guard of Hertford, gave an excursion to Nag's Head. I am glad to say it was a success. And why? Be cause it was that we had such men as Capt. W. J. Griffin and T. G. Skinner at the heud to push it. And when those men take hold of a thing it means success. They were followed by seventv of their brave companies who were proud to be led by such men. In the near future some of us may wander away to a distant land; I know not the sentiment of others, but if that should be the case with me, it matters not where I may go, the names of our leaders will stay fresh in my memory and ever dear to my heart. The grand old steamer Newberne was char tered for the occasion. She was in charge of Capt. Jesse Rhodes, whose ability foi handling a boat with a crowded excursion is not nMP;tiontMl bv anvone. He had j j ' everything arranged for the ex cursion after his own manner for nleasure and comfort. Chief Turner and his assistant spared 1 no pains in answering any ques tiou that was asked about the machinery, and seemed to be a pleasure to accommodate any they could. They had every thing to make it a day of pleas lire to all. As the yellow sun seemed to rise out of the waters of the Pasciuotank, it seemed to speak of a day of pleasure, a day of happiness and joy, that no one knew how to appreciate, unless they could have been with us As we glided swiftly over the waters of the Pasquotank river and Albemarle Sound, in that grand old steamer, there was not a ripple to disturb the motion of the boat. It seemed as though those waters had never had stormy wind to blow7 upon their peaceful waves. Every one seem ed to be filled with the anticipat ed pleasure after their arrival at Nags Head; such as a stroll 0:1 the beach, a tumble down the historical sand hills, a swim in the sound and a dip in the ocean As the high waves of Old Ocean came rushing in like a mighty army, charging on an enemy, it seemed to bring joy in with each breaker, aud every one received their portion with it. As the day was swiftly fading and the yellow sun was slowly sinking in the western skies, it seemed as if old earth and heaven met and kissed each other good night, and the sun seemed to bid us all a fare well. Then the stars in their glory began to shine, and soon the whole element was illumi nated with their sparkling brightness. Yet old nature had not given all of her glory. In short, the moon appeared, last but not least in all her splendor. And as it ascended high in the heavens it seemed to shine with a brilliancy like it had nevrer shone before. It seemed to put forth every effort to give its rays if possible a brighter brilliancy-. By this the time was drawing near to leave the mighty roaring surf, and let its beauty and gran deur be wasted on the desert sand and mingle there its beauty in the moonlight awaiting there the morrow's sun to come in all its glory. Now a rush for the boat to spend five hours steam once more on the placid waters of the Albemarle Sound aud Pas quotank river. On its dangers, points there are numerous Light Houses, dotting its coast until we reach Elizabeth City. At three o'clock we entered the harbor; the Band played their favorite old song, "Home, Sweet Home," which aroused the crowd from their peaceful slumber so that they may be ready to alight from the boat at the proper time, to go to their respective homes to spend the remainder of the night in a calm repose, and be ready to meet the following day with brightness aud gladness. Member of Reserves. POI'L Ail BRANCH, Currituck Co. Mr. Clarence C. Upton, of Elizabeth City, is visiting friends here. We are very sorry to know that Mrs D. W. Woodhouse is now sick at her home. The weather fcas been intense ly hot for the last few days. On Monday last the thurmometer registered 10S degrees in the shade. Miss Maude Doxey, who has been living in Norfolk, Va., has returned home to her father's residence, where she will spend the summer. Mrs. O. A. Launiug and child, of Norfolk, Va., are visiting her mother, Mrs. A. E. Halstead, at this place. W. This paper for $1.00 a year. m 1 THE SILVER CHAHPiON BRYAN ACC: BEAR THE DEHOCRATIC STANDARD TO VICTORY IN NOVEHBER. Great Ovation Amid Almost a Riot of Enthusiasm Mr. Bryan Begins his Speech and he Frequently had to Pause Until the Applause had Subsided. William Jennings Bryan and Arthur Sewall were formally notified Wednesday night, at Madison Square Garden, New York, that they were the choice of the Democratic party for the highest offices in the gift of the people of the United States. The occasion was one to which the entire: country has been looking forward for many weeks. At 7 o'clock the doors were thrown open, aud despite the efforts of the police to restrain them the crowds on every side made desperate rushes for the entrances. In the stru--les many women fainted and had to be carried away. The po- lice finally began to use their clubs in their efforts to "restore order. Mr. Bryan reached the garden at 8 o'clock aud when he stepped on the stand and was recognized by many of the audience a great cheer went up. "Bryan, Bryan, h'ryan," was the shout of those who knew him, and as ethers in the crowd realized that the hero of the evening had come the cheering became louder and louder and threatened not to stop. But it did stop at last and thoie who timed it said that the ovation lasted six. minutes. Governor Stone, of Missouri, acting as proxy for Senator of California, who was to have formally notified the caudidats es, but was unable to be present, said; "Mr. Bryan, I esteem it a great honor, as it is most certain ly a pleasure to be made the instrument of informing vou as I now do, that you were nominated for the office of President of the United States by the Democratic National Convention, which assembled in Chicago in July last. I hand you this formal notice accompanied by a copy of the platform adopted by the convention, aud upon that platform I have the honor to request your acceptance of tiie nomination. This battle must be fought upon high ground high above the level of partisanship. I hope to see you unfurl the flag in the name of America and American manhood In saying this I but repeat the expressed wish of the convention which nominated you. Do this and though you will not have millions of money at your command, you will have millions of sturdy Americans at your back. Lead on and we will follow. Who will not follow here is unworthy to lead in any cause. Lead on with unfaltering step and may God's blessing attend you and His omnipotent hand crown you with success." Mr. Bryan rose aud stepped to the front aud center of the speakers' stand. In his hand he had a manuscript copy of his speech. His face was pale, but lie was cool and calm. During Mr. Bryan's speech he was frequently interrupted by :heersol approval. His reference to the income tax and sale t r. . - 1 c '.roc r . 1 1 1 1 T t - r1i .oornfl uwiinj i, uj luuinj -"-j. i am .1 icHucj : iiiamicSicu lis ap proval at various stages of his free silver argument. When in concluding Mr. Bryan said he expected the co-operation of all present a voice crieu: " ou nave it, and the audience roared in unison. When Mr. Bryan concluded, after speaking an hour aud forty minutes, there was another demonstration.aud Governor Stone at its conclusion turned to Mr. Sewall, the Vice-Presidettial candidate, and in a short speech notified him of his nominal tion. Mr. Sewall responded in a brief speech. A YEAR OF DISASTER. I iie present year so has been one of the most remarkable of a remarkable age. The rec ord so far of tjrt at casualties re suiting in tlu- loss of life and property has never been equalled in the eventful history of the race. Cyclones have swept both land and sea, leaving desolation brooding like chaos in their paths. K;rthquakes have shaken the stronges- buildings until they toppled like reeds and fell to the earth.. Ships have gone down with cargoes of human j beings. Railway trains have almost daily dashed into chasms and added to th r fearful holo-! caust. Mines have collapsed en tombing hundreds who toiled for bread in rayless caverns of the earth. The full record of k urn PLEDGES HIMSELF TO to mil "TMi n f . 1 :r -i . igam death from casualties in the present year if complied, would out-number the dead of many great recorded ni I iistory.. i li;- n'ortM its? it is in a great mad rush, that men call p: ogress. i ..e living march on unflinch ing and undeterred to scenes of danger and death. "They exult today upon the spot where stood th,. rPn, i . , -i-n....,, p,,e oi yesterday And such is luim.-.n life.---iirt- ii -. DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES For President : WILLIAM J. BRYAN, of Nebraska. For Vice-President -ARTHUR SEWALL, of Maine. EPT5. EDENTOX, JT. C. Miss Kate Wood is at Nags Head, Mr. J. D. Bateman is home for a few da vs. Mr. Wm. Badham and family arc at Nags Head. Mr. R. S. Mitchell spent Fri day last in Elizabeth City. Mr. Theo. Ralph has gona to Belleport on a business trip. Miss Sadie Wilcox, of E. City, is visiting Mrs. A. Huckabee. Mr. Wm. M. Bond has return ed home from Virginia Beach. Mr. R. A. Small, ot Coleraine, was here this week xn business. Mis. J. L. Rogerson and chil dren are visiting the mountains. Mrs. H. A. Bond, Sr., is sum mering at Bedford Springs, Va. Mr. N. Baker and family left Tuesday to visit the Northern cities. .Mr. B. E. Byrd and family are spending a few weeks in Dare count v. Mrs. Plummer has returned home after a short stav in Lvnch- burg, Va. .Mr. M. II. Dixon and family have gone to Nags Head for the summer. Mr. R. F. Cheshire and wife have gone to Asheville to spend the summer. Rev. W. F. Watson is spends ing his vacation in the mount ains of Virginia. Mr. Frank Wood and family have gone to Blowing Rock to spend the summer. Mr. R. Z. White and wife are visiting friends this week at Jacksonville, N. C. Miss Bessie Wood has return eel irom ner visit to mends in Western North Carolina. Mrs. A. M. Hawkins and daughter, Miss Mae, are sum mering at Panacea Springs. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Bush are speudiuc: the week anion r the Western hills oi North Carolina. The infant ot Mr. and Airs. D. Rice died very suddenly Monday r. . t aiteruoon at tneir nome on Court street. Misses Annie and Helen Bond have gone to Nags Head, to en joy the manyr pleasures of that favorite resort. The Populists of the First Dis trict will hold their Congres sional Convention in Edcnton on the 19th inst. Indigestion follows the use of whiskey, beer and wine, to cure it we advise you to use Bromo Celery every time. Mrs. C. W. Simmons, accom panied by her son Charlie, of Rocky Mount, is visiting her sister Mrs. S. P. Wixou. Louis Tillery's shoe shop caught fire Tuesday night, but the llames were entinguished be fore much damage was done. Miss Eva Richardson, after a very pleasant visit to Miss Luta Burton, has returned home in Norfolk, to the regret of her many friends. The military company was out Monday night for a drill, under Capt. Banks. Boys, let your left foot hit the ground with the drum. Messrs. Jas. Holmes and Thos. Elliott are off on a trip to Rich mond and Washington City. They expect to travel mostly cu their wheels. If you feel bad in the morning and want something to take off that tired feeling, try Bromo Celery you'll find it works like a charm. Miss Mary Vanu, of Como, N. C, after a very pleasant visit to Miss Lillie White, left for her home Tuesday. Weep not, boys, she will come again. Of ill health, despondency and despair, gives way to the . sunshine of hope, happiness and health, upon taking Hood's Sarsaparilla, because it gives renewed life and vitality to the blood, and through that imparts nerve stren f gth, vigor and energy g aOi. to the whole body. Ilead ff4l a3 etcr: "Ilood'sSar 3 saparilla helped me wonderfully, shanged sickness to health, gloom to sun shine. No pen can describe what I suf fered. I was deathly sick, had sick head aches every few days and those terrible tired, despondent feelings, with heart troubles so that I could not go up and down stair9 without clasping my hand over my heart and resting. In fact, it would almost take my breath away. I suf fered so I did not care to live, yet I had much to live for. There is no pleasure in life if deprived of health, for life becomes a burden. Hood's Sarsaparilla does far more than advertised. After taking one bottle, it is sufficient to recommend itself." Mbs. J. E. SrsiTH, Beloit, Iowa. Sarsaparilla Is the One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. f.L Prepared only by C. I. Houd & Co., Lowell, Mass Hwl',, nill cure all liver ills, diuous- uirvrvi a rius ness, ueadacne. 25 cents. STATE TICKETi For Governor : CYRUS B. WATSON cf Forsyth. For Lieutenant Governor : THOMAS W. MASON, of Northampton. For Secretary of State : CHARLES M. COOKE, of Franklin. For State Treasurer : B. F. AYCOCK, of Wayne. For State Auditor : R.. M. FURMAN. cf Buncombe. For Superintendent of Public Instruction : JOHN C. SCARBOROUGH, of Johnson. Fot Attorney General : F. I. OSBORNE, of Mecklenburg. For Associate Justice of the Su preme Court : A. C. AVERY, ol Burke; GEORGE H. BROWN, of Beaufort. A Card. Editors, Fisiikrman 6c Farmer, Gentlemen: Will you kindly give me space enough in your valuable paper to thank the Pro prietor and the management generally of the Pamlico Inn for cour'.esies shown me while in Washington with the ball team from Edcnton, also to accept apologies from Manager Bragaw and Mr. Jordan, a member of the Washington team, who express ed themselves as verv much ag grieved at the way the "rooters" (as they are called) act id toward me and said the good people of Washington disapproved of any such action, aud Mr. Jordan said if there was a repetition of it the next day-he would take oft his suit forever as a member of team. I would like also to pay respects to Mr. Arthur, of the my the Messenger, for what he claims to be a write-up of the game in which I am assailed as follows: "That umpire, Bond has the right name we suggest EdeiK ton "Bound" him out to some good farmer to catch buirs off the tobacco plants. If a cannon ball would hit him in the back ball take your base. A purse will be made up for hi in to go to Chinatown to "suck" wind." In order that I might right myself with those who read the Messenger aud failed to witness the game, I will sayr that every decision made by me was as I be lieved to be correct and accord ing to base bail rules. I am again assailed in the Messenger of Aug. 2nd, under the h ad of "Hearsays," which is "the umpire from Edenton had money on the game and it had not been contradicted." I will say for the benefit of those who might have little sense enough to believe the Messenger s charge, that I have never bet on base ball games in my life, and it would be very uu gentlemanly in any one to accept the position as umpire and have a bet ou the game. As to the Messenger man, I do not care to reply or invite news paper controversy. He is too well known in his community aud too dirty and coutemptable to receive any recognition at my hands, and unless he can loose himself from the mania for Per fumery and Cigars he may soon be "bound," not "to a farmer to catch bugs," but by hand-cuffs and escorted to a place other than "Chinatown." The black eye he received, the result of a pipe and slanderous remarks, is another evidence that he is unfit to occupy such a dignified posi tion as Editor and that he is bet ter suited for State work. I hope this will satisfy your readers that I acted fairly and impartially, and I promise to trouble you no more. Yours Sic, M. F. Bond. SPECIFIC For Scrofula. "Since childhood, I have been afflicted 1 nth scrofulous boils and sores, 1 caused rue terrible suffering. Physicians were unable to help me, and I only grew worse under their care. At length, I began to take AYER'S saparilla, and , vcy soon grew bet ter. After using half a dozen bottles I was comnlfitelv cured, so that I have not had a boil or pimple on any part of my body for the last twelve years. I can cordially recommend Ayer's Sarsa parilla as the very best blood-purifier in existence." G. T. Beiniiabt. Myersville, Texas. THE ONLY WORLD'S FAIR Sarsaparilla Ayer's Cherry Pectoral cores Congbs ud Colds flV(E(m SYBHP OF DATES The Best Fruit Lasaiife. And all Ills arising fron inactive conditions Liver, Kidneys, Bowels and Stoiiiuii, A Pieasanfc and Safo SIso MADE BY YEAKEL DRUG Norfolk & Southern RR f Schedule in effect April 20, 1896 Norfolk & Southern 11. R. Mail and Express trains, Southlound, daily (ex cept Sundays,) leave Elizabeth City at 1 1:40 a. m., aud at 5:53 p. m.; North bound, daily, (except Sundays) leave Elizabeth Citv at 2:45 p. in., and 8:05 a. ui. The trains arrive at and depart from Norfolk & Western depot, Norfolk; connect at Norfolk with all Rail aud Steamer lines, and at Edenton w ith Steamer for Roanoke, Cashie, Chowan aud Scuppeiuone; rivers; transfer steamers to Mackey's Terry, thence by Norfolk & Southern R. R. to Tautco and Belhaven, connecting w ith steamer Virginia Dare 1 r Mukeley ville. Auro ra, Washington aud all interim (Rate landings. 11 astern Carlina Dispatci AND Old Dominion ZLiizxo The steamer Neuse leaves Elizabeth City Tuesday, Thursday aud Saturday at 6 p. m., lor Newbern, connecting with the A. N.C. 11 R. for Goldsboro, Kins ton, and Morchcad Citv, and with the W. N. itN. R. R. for Jacksonville, Wilmington, N. C , etc. Returning, leave Newberu Monday, Wednesday and Friday, stopping at Roanoke Island going and returning. Tickets on s,ale at Elizabeth city Station to Roanoke Island, Nc.vbcrr.e, Kinston, Goldsboro. Morehead Ci!y and Wilmington, N. C. Daily all rail service between Eliza beth City and New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Norfolk. Through cars and.V.s w rates and quicker time than byaty other nn.t--. Direct all goods to lo shipped via E xstern Carolina I )ispa;t U a.- follows: From Norfolk by NorlA Southern Railroad; Baltimore bv.V. X: Ii. 11. R., President Street Station; Philadel phia, Philadelphia R. R., Ik)-;-. Sneet Station; New York, by Pennsylvania R. R., Pier 2 North River, and 'Jld Dominion E: For further information apply to M. II. Snowdeu, .ger.tEluabeth Citv, or to the General O ice of the Iloifoik Mi Sheni R. R. Com -an j, Norfo!:., Ya. M. K. KING, General Manager. II. C. UUD JINS,G. F. & P. Agt. S outlier 11 I Commission House, Farmers' and Fishermen's Produce Solicited. ..-C OUR MOTTO: Good Prices and Punctual Returns. SJ Court i-Jti'et. Boston, Mass. D. R. Munden, Sail Maker. AwijingsTentsandFlags OlcirSails Bought and I Sold. j Ornprs hr mnil rnirr' Dromnt nttontinn Uor. Water and Matthew Sts. (Over W. J. Woodley's Store.) r. O. BOX i 32. ELIZABETH CITY, N. C. Correspondence Solicited I v Tf ' r v.!) A'.'l . t P. f , . jict Niir .-a K.s. :.. i r ,: l'-PJl!M, Boon S3 9 rT Remedy for Young or QU CO, DALTlVCHC MA'.v W. A. WEST c. HOUSlv ;uid CAKRIAOK Painters and PAPKk II.x(;i:u, Klizabeth City, X. c. V All orders rexviw - . attention. The juH om!; '; the public is soliciu,!. S.S.SEmesr & CI 0. WIIOLHSAM-; oisimi 1,, Fish Dealoi-:; no. 7 nnroN mal-ki.-i New Sainiu-l P.. Millrr, ) Claiviut- O, Mill, r ) SDecial Attention iveu Id TNK SAM- OF .oj.; ; j, , A; ,, UXASJIAI). Stencils and Stationery Fun, ;.,!,,,;, Apjilicjifion. WE EMPLOY no a..; : A W. I i AH W'hoU-srJv Coinini.v i.., J ,: , i:Z l-ulton Fish :-; i : : : 11T North C.-u-oli:-.. S!r Specialty. No .jw-u:-.. S.L.STORERorCO i-i, ;,. I;, ;;,.r., .,, ,, !; ..V : 1 I FULTON F1MI :.!.i.Kl.l We Work luuder ". .: est of the St.ml, . : : ' than any hov.:;c i;i i!,. Ifyo.i, SU'IlCil i , lM-t !:;'' let 11s know, J '7 "We lvni,(,v 1.0 A;.'' and 1'ay no (Joi'ijui i E W. Albaugh & Son Wholesale CornmiKHi'.if .V.-; i. Fresh Fish. j TERRIPIN AND ',. '.' J No. 221 I.lfclit Mr. -t U i.rn f. HALT! MOKE Prompt Returns, ( jui 1: ..Vc;- RRF'EIiKNCK. ! f-HnerTco.aiJk' ; Stencils Kiirnislu ! Citizens National Dank. Free. - - - KatablightMt 1-C.l j Fresh Fish, Soft Crabs, Terrapin, Ktc. 125 Lifiht St. Baltimore, Md. Quick Sales ! REFERENCES t TKwlisrfcNat'l. Hank. Dunn M.-rant!i' a-. Win. J. Hooper A Co. J. luk AJ Uzens Nafl. Bank. The J. S. Jolm'0'1