North Carolina Newspapers

lev 0 -j. Largest Qircvuationp- OF ANY W'eeldii Varper Published Iu Eastern Carolina. People Who Advertise Iu the Fisherman & Farmer ride in the Uaud Wagon. The music is not only heard, but TlioMu MiciaiiH are Seen ONE DOLLAR per Year, in Advance. ELIZABETH CITY, N G, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 1896 Established 1886. Oj. F22 s - ; -r-msn ' tin. First ZDistrict It is the little details that count Many a man whose linen is 01 the mi est quality finds the effect sponea oy careless launder ing. Wo make them look right. ... ( , mi ran ell, Eden Ion, J". (-., .!. II. MITCHELL, Eiizabclli City, .A". C, Aro our agentt; goods left with them will receive prompt atten tion. rij)ip3cDli2i J ""1 S f t ESTABLISHED 1886. The Most Reliable House in Norfolk. FEUERSTEIN CO., s WIIOI.KSALE2 FISH COMMISSION MERCHANTS, FOOT OF ROANOKE DOCK. Norfolk. Va. Quick Sales, Prompt Returns. References by Permission: City National Dank; R. U. Di.nu Mercantile Agency; .Southern and A. lams Express Co. We respectfully solicit a share ot your patronage. Stencils furnished on application. ;WE RRE REMYr- FOR School line WITH THE BEST LINE OF School hoes IN THE CITY. DOYLE & SMALL, i.t6 Main St. NORFOLK, VA. Mention Fisherman it Farmer. ESTABLISHED' 1887- COMMISSION MERCHANTS. Consignments Solicited. Sieucils Furnished. 15 Nivison St, Norfolk, Va. Wholesale Fish Commissioii Merchants, TVo. S, Roanoke Dock. Norfolk, Virginia. Reference Bank of Commerce; R. G. Dr.nn Mer cantile Agency; Adams and Southern Hxpress Company, or any large busi ness firm in Norfolk. - I FIHE IT MUBFREESBORO. THE TOWN ALMOST WIPED OUT OF EXISTENCE. LOSS ABOUT $25,000- IN TWO HOURS FIFTEEN BUILD INGS WENT UP IN SMOKE AND ASHES. Twenty-five thousand dollars i!j residences, mercantile estab lishments and other buildings in the town of Murfreesuoro, N. C, was burned Saturday morning. The fire broke out about 4 o'clock iu the morning at the resilience ol ?vlr. Isaac ripicin, completely demolishing his res idence and fourteen other build hilts were also o.estroycu. .Air. Pipkin, brother, mother and sis ter barely escaped with their ives. The principal buildings which were destroyed were the mildmgs next to Mr. Pipkin's louse, of which he was owner. Next came the Baptist parson- age. 1 lie tire continued to spread and next the store of Mr. Pipkin, close by his residence, was devoured. The warehouses owned by Mr. H F. Rice then rnitrl n-irl cr-in Hip 1."?rtrr Vr'f-nil and wholesale store of h. P. ic- cc Co. was engulfed in flames. The livery stables of Corprew Southall, which were :exl to E. F. Rice ec Co., soon cauglit ana miruea to tne ground. A small lestaurant was next burned. Then came t!ie large store of E. L. Jones, which was also burned to the earth. The fire then crossed the street and tne .t. liarnabay Episcopal Church was soon compl. tely enveloped in flames. Several other minor buildings vere also destroyed. One whole jlock now lies in devastation and ruin. The stocks of goods of the several different stores were all nirued. There is no insurance what ever covering the property de- troyed and the loss is serious to many. : lRRIBLY BURNKD. A Little Girl's Clothi. g Ignited From an Open Grate. Alonzo White's 3-year old laughter, Grace, was terribly burned on Saturday last at his lome, seven miles from Suffolk, Va. Her clothing ignited from T 1 an open grate airi was nearly consumed when assistance ar rived. Large portions of skin have peeled from the face and body. Her condition is critical. HIGHER WAGES IF BRYAN WINS. NEWARK. (OHIO)' STOVE MAN US FACTURERS PROMISE AN IXs. ' CREASE OF IO PER CENT. It has been many days since a factory notice promising in creased wages has been seen, but the employes of the Central City Stove Works at Newark, Ohio, a few days ago were notified that in case of Bryan's election an increase of 10 per cent, in their wages would be given. The company's President C. V. Cunningham, has been a lifelo.ig Republican, while the heaviest stockholder, W, N. Ful ton, although a banker, is an en thusiastic silveritc. nearly 'all t "ie employes are Republicans, bu- all are Bryan supporters President Cunningham said i that the reason the promise of better wages was made was that the company felt confident that free coinage would stimulate business, especially in the West, where the trade of the concern largelv. lies. He cited the fact that molder's wages before sil ver's demonetization were high er than they are to-day, and pointed out how all manufactur ers of stoves voluntarily in- creased wages in 1879, after the passage of the Bland act. No one in ordinary health need be come bald or gray, if he will follow s n ible treatment. We advise cleanli ness of the scalp and the use of Hall's Hair Renewer. A HARD WINTER. Rev. Ira Hick's Predictions Concerning December. Rev. Ira Hicks, the weather prognosticator, says: The month of December will be one of the most severe that we have expe rienced in years. It is uot likely that the storms will be danger- ous, because they do uot come at the period of the year when dangerous storms are to be ex pected. But you will get all the old-fashioned blizzards you want during the last part of that month. Things will grow ins teresting about the 19th of the month, and will continue until December 30. We will have a good sprinkling of bad weather before that, for the winter will begin eo:': and will be a cold one, ' .'. die center of the worst period begins December 19. During this time the influence of Mars will be added to others, producing a commotion in the earth's atmosphere which will be felt by all its inhabitants. Between now and December, except that the seasons will change, there will be nothing of special interest. From the 7th to the 1 2th of this month mats ters will be decidedly lively. Following local storms will come higher temperature, sac-, ceeded by storm areas. From now until the 23d storms in the Uulf section will be frequent and of unusual vigor. And, of course, we will have the usual equinoctial storm, October, barring a few days about the 6th, will be quiet and unevenU fill, excepting on the big lakes. November will also be mild and without incident, excepting iu the North Atlantic and on the lakes. During the first week in November the lakes will be dan gerous. COUGHED UP A LIZARD. Elisha Hotchkiss, of Preston, Conn., has astounded the medi cal fraternity about him by diss gorging a live lizard seven inches long from his stomach. The man had suffered with stomach pairs for some years, and thinks he drank the lizard when it was quite small in wa ter several years ago. Since he disloged the creature Hotchkiss has gained in strength, he says, and feels easiei. To vouch for his story Mr. Hotchkiss has the lizard in alcohol preserved to show the incredulous. Physi cians say that the man would soon have died had he not coughed up the lizard, as he was greatly emaciated. 4 Tyrrell County's Ticket. The Democrats and Populists of Tyrrell county, N. C, have nominated the following joint ticket": C. E. Tatum for House of Represent. fives; T. L. Jones for Register of Deeds; J. D. Cooper for Sheriff; Jos. A. Spruill for Treasurer; J. B. Walker Da vid Alexander and S. E. Leigh for county commissioners. iTrr . fcn word, vv e ca n curs no oiscass m tsnkss we can kizp up the pa- tknt's strength. And there's tk only one way to 60 that feed f him. But If the system refuses ? food? Then use SCOTT'S EMULSION of Cod-liver Oil ti with Hypophosphites. It gees J STRAIGHT TO THE BLOOD. stops the wasting;, rekindles hj . ., r f xtt. tne vital lire? xna.&.c& new xiciii and so renders a hopetul tight possible aahist ANY disease. EsoeciahV is this so in bron chial and lungf troubles, in the p relief and cureot which icotrs Emulsion has won its reputa- rj tion. Book about it free. f Scott's Emulsion is no mysterious 5 mixture. It is palatable, non-nauseating and infinitely preferable to the plain oiL The genuine has our trade mark on salmon-colored wrapper. Get the genuine For sale at SO eta. and $1jOO by all druggists. SCOTT & BOWNE, New York. Nourish I -11111. AN HONEST REPUBLICAN. EX-GOVERNOR SMITH, OF ALABA MA, TAKES THE STUMP FOR BRYAN. Ex-Governor W. H. Smith, of j the late President Garfield. de Alabama, for many years a; cares ll3 opp0sition to the gold staunch and uncompromising sta,ldard He writes a letter for Bryan and Sewall. ' In' a speech at his old home in Wedo- wee, Randolph county, last Thursday.hesaid that he is too old to mislead his old friends if he so desired, and iu his opinion the election of Mr. McKinley would be the greatest calamity that could befall this country at this time. Ex-Governor Smith belongs to tuat class ot Republicans who are honored and respected bv members of all parties in Alaba - ma, and his coining out so bold- ly lor uryan and Sewall has had a tendency to demorilize the bitter element of the Republican party throughout the State. He had one son on the Republican lopimst ticket for Attorney - general in tne recent election. and another ran on the same'qUiet you can hear a pin fall." ticket lor btate Senator from Jefferson county, both of whom are supporters of McKinley. GRAND OVATION To Oy. Watson, Dam. Candidate for Govern or, who Speaks at E. City Friday, October 23rd. Camden, Currituck, Pasquotank and Perquimans counties are cordially invited to participate in the demonstrations, and those who can are invited to ride horseback in the procession. The following is the Programme: The procession will form! on wheels, estoouedj in the near Norfolk ec Southern R. R. j American flag drapery, drawn station at 2 o'clock. Upon the j by four horses, containing six arrival of the north bound train j teen little girls dressed in white the procession, headed by a 'and one in yellow on each side baud of music, will take up a on elevated seats. 50 bicycles, line of march down Burgess! 100 men on horseback. Car street to Road; thence down ! riages containing the speakers, Road to Shepherd; thence from " Reception Committee and other Shepherd to Diamond corner; ! prominent persons. thence up Poindexter to Fear ing; thence up Water to Main; thence up Main to speaker's stand near.Court' House. The following will be in line: Bryan and Sewall Club and Fifth Ward with a float. Democratic Club A boat mounted DEAD IN HIS ROOM. Capt. Vm. J. Eskridge Asphyx iate j by gas at Hotel Norfolk. Capt. Wm. J. Eskridge, of Delaware, who was assigned to a room Monday night at the Hotel Norfolk, at Norfolk, Va., was found Tuesday morning dead iu his room, suffocated by escaping gas. His death is sup posed to be a case of suicide. SOMETHING ABOUT SKPIDGE. The thiee-masted schooner Hyrd Hopkins, lumber laden from Georgetown, S. C, to New York, put into Norfolk port last week, and is now lying off At lautic City. She was command ed by a son of Capt. Eskridge. He had been severely injured by the fluke of an anchor falling on his foot, causing injuries that may result iu the amputation of the limb. He telegraphed to Laurel, Del., his home, for his father to come down and take , the ship out, and followed the telegram home. Old man Esk ridge came in response to the dispatch, and while here waiting for the weather to clear had got ten on something of a spree. He was a retired captain, in excel cellent circumstances, owning a home and other property, and having a' loving family. No cause could be assigned for the deed unless it were worrying over his son's excitement, or maybe some secret sorrow affect ed his mind and led to the rash act. The impuritives in the blood which cause scrofulous eruptions are thor oughly eradicated by Hood's Sarsapa rilla. Try it. GARFIELD'S BROTHER BOLTS SAYS HE is orrosKD H ANNA AND GOLD 1. TO MARK ANDARD. Thpmas Garfield, a brother to froul which the foil vin- tract is taken: , "I was proud to be i Uep'ubli- 'can when Republican principles iweri voiced by"' Abraham Uns 'coluPresident Grant, Jno. A. ' Logan and James A. Garfield, ! but! am opposed to having the ; principles of the Republican j party voiced by the banker bond - 'holders of Lombard and Wall L streets. through their agent, I Mark Hanna. I am an Ameri- 'can. hence I am opposed to con 'suiting any other power in our J American policy, and especially j in finances." ! LET IT DROP, j "Now, children," said a school f.-nr1ier '-T want vou to be so : All became still in a moment, I when a little urchin cried out, "Now, then let it drop." Should the weather be favor able, the Committee of Arrange ments propose to make this oc casion the largest, ovation that has ever been accorded to any distinguished visitor. Come everybody and hear the farmer boy talk in silver toned oratory. SAD STORIES FROM LIBERIA Return of More of the Colonists From the South. The American L,ine steam ship Ryhuland. which arrived at this port yesterday, from Liver pool, brought back more of the Southern negroes who were in duced to leave their homes to go to Liberia. Among them were James Webb and his wife Fan nie, who are bound to St. Francis county, Ark. It took their last dollar to reach Liverpool from Liberia, and they were sent on to Philadelphia by the United States Consul at that city at the expense of the Government. When they left Monrovia 100 of the passengers taken out 011 the Laurada from Savanah had died, and many others were in a dying condition. They stated that none were able to get work, the natives doing what little there was to be done. All letters sent to their friends in the United States were opened, and if anys thing in them was againsl Libe ria they were taken out of the mails and destroyed by Govern ment officials. All kinds of tropical fevers prevailed, nearly all of which were fatal to ne coiners. Philadelphia Rexrord, 12. Worthy Your Confidence. The success of Hood's Sarsaparilla in conquering scrofula in whatever way it may manifest itself is vouched for by thousands who were severely afflicted by this prevalent disease, but who now rejoice over a permanent cure by Hood's Sarsaparilla. Scrofula may appear as a humor, or it may attack the glands of the neck, or break out in dreadful run ning sores on the body or limbs. At tacking the mucous mcmbrance, it may develop into catarrh or lodging in the lnngs lead to consumption. Corneas it may, a faithful course of treatment with Hood's Sarsaparilla will overcome it, for working upon the foundation of all diseases, impure blood, the system is clarified . and vitalized, and vigor, strength and health restored to the body. This paper for $1.00 a year. Til KILL ALL WHITES. WAS THE OBJECT OF A HOR RIBLE PLOT BROUGHT TO LIGHT. LSADLttS ARRESTED. A l.KT f K: FOUND EXPOSING TIIK ii.L:;;.iC.u. plot, a negro SKCV. KT SCC i ETY HAD BEEN PURCHASING ARMS TO BE USED IN THE RIOT. A special from Grenada, Miss., says: The white people of Cars roll county are terribly excited over the discovery of a negro plot to inaugurate a war of ex termination. Word from Carroll ton is that a letter was found in the road addressed to a negro, which ex posed the diabolical plot. A secret society of negroes had negotiated with the Winchester Arms Company for a large minis ber of rifles and with these they proposed to slaughter white men, women and children. Several leaders have been ar rested and the excitement is very intense. Further particulars are anxi ously awaited. Carrollton is the home of Sen ator Money. A number of negroes were killed in a riot there a few years ago and bad blood still exists. There is no doubt that the sit uation is now critical. SWELL RECEPTION. Friday evening, October 9U1, was notable tor one of the most delightful receptions ever given in E- City at the residence of Mr. F. M. Cook, on Main street. It was given by the young men to Miss Ferrell, of Tarboro, who has been visiting Mrs. Cook. The very appearance of the house presented a welcome, be ing beautifully illumed from cellar to garret, and decorated with lovely flowers and the fair est daughters of Eve. The heart of each seemed to vibrate the pleasure of the other. The dining room seemed a fairy land upon entering the scene of the out-spread which lay so lavishly before us. Many were the exclamations that were made, and full appreciations were duly shown by ample jus-, tice done. Mr. and Mrs. Cook arc noted for their hospitality and natural tact in entertaining. Mrs. Cook has few equals as a hostess and no superiors. Mr. Wilson Hollowell with Miss Terrell; Mr. L. Lester Winder with Miss Pailin; Mr. James Hollowell with Miss Mar tin; Mr. Z. G. Fearing with Miss Katherine Engle; Mr. Will Bur rows with Miss Vaughan; Mr. L. L. Winder with Miss Bell; Mr. Dave Whitehurst with Miss Allan; Mr. Jesse Fearing Jr., with Miss Hollowell. Mr. Gas ton Ciawford with Miss Hill; Mr. Charlie Crawford with Miss G. Bland; Mr. Will Traftou with Miss Ethd Scott; Mr. Zene Fearing with Miss Burgess; Mr. Clarauce Winder with Miss PI olio well; Dr. I. Fearing with Miss Sue Davis; Mr. L- Old with Miss Scott; Dr. I. Fearing with Miss Kramer; Mr. Gaston Bell and Miss Georgie Pendleton. NEARLY WIPED OUT. THE DESTRUCTION OF GREAT BARRING- TON AI.MOST COMPLETE. The fire which swept over Great Barrington, Mass., Monday night spread disaster on all sides. The business portion of the town was almost completely destroyed. The telephone and telegraph wires were burned out. Every thing is contusion there. Some estimate the extent of the dam age at $300,000 and others at a much higher figure. The fire was got under control at day break and about five o'clock was entirely extinquished. Along Railroad avenue every building was gutted. The Church block was utterly destroyed. About sixty firms, representing all kinds of business, and many families were driven into the street. The railroad station was one of the few places that es caped. The Miller hotel was also badly, damaged. PRESIDENTIAL TICKETS I The Number That Will be Voted For at The Approaching Election. The numbcf of Prcsidentia tickets that will be voted for at the approaching election will be Ktiun-i, pcrnaps, man at any previous election in the history ot the country. Eight National Conventions have been held and seven of them have nominated candidates, but electoral ticket have not been named iu all of the States. Indeed, in some of the States not more than three or four electoral tickets will be voted for. The first convention held ww that of the Prohibionists, in Pittsburg, the 27th of May. This convention split and the rugulars nominated Messrs. Levering and Johusou, and the following day the free silver, woman suffrage wing of the party nominated Messrs. Bentley and Southgate. The Prohibitionists therefore have two tickets in the field. The Republicans, on the iSth of June, at St. Louis, nominated Messrs. McKinley and Hobart. On the 4th of July the Social ist Labor party, at New York, put forward Messrs.Matchettand Maguire. The Democrats.at Chicago, on the 10th and nth of the same month, nominated Messrs. Bryan and Sewall, and these gentlemen were endorsed by the Silver party, which held its Convention in St. Louis on the 24th of July. The Populist Party held their convention 111 the same city on the 24th and 25th of July, and nominated Mr. Bryan for the Presidency and Mr. Thomas E. Watson for the Vice Presidency. The last convention to place a Presidential ticket in the field was that of the gold standard Democrats at Indianapolis on the 3rd of September, and Messrs. Palmer aucMhickner were put forward as their standard bear ers. Allen G. Tliurmau, who ran for Vice-President on the ticket with Mr Cleveland in 1888, died heavily involved in debt. His liabilities are said to have been $50,000. G. W. B. Hale, a member of the National Committee of the People's Party, has published a letter in the Roanoke Times call ing on Hon. Thomas E. Watson, of Georgia, the nominee of that party for Vice President, to res sign his candidacy in the inter est of harmony. He tells Wat son plainly that there is no earthly chance of his election; that his stay on the ticket jeop ardizes the success of the silver cause, and that a withdrawal on his part would be hailed with patriotic delight by many of his party friends, and largely by those who esteem him as a good and great man. Statr ok Ohio, f :ity of Toledo, ) Lucas county. 5 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., doiucr business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of CATARRH that cannot be cured by the use of HAWS CATARRH CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed iu my presence, this 6th day of Decem ber, A. D. 1S86. l SEAi, j- A. W. GLEASON, Notary Public, Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, and acts directly on the blocd and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best. There will be much to inter est you in the State this year. Better let us send you the I'isii erm an & Farmer. The men who advertise in the Fisherman & Farmer are the men who have faith in what they have to selL Having a good thing to offer they want to sell it because the more used the better satisfaction it gives. m m Human life is held too cheaply when the individual who needs a tonic for his system, seeks to cover his wants by purchasing every new mixture that is recommended to him. Remember that Ayer's Sarsaparilla has a well-earned reputation of fifty year's standing. SILVER OR GOLD. Better than either is a healthy liver. If tho liver i O. K. tho man 0. K. Ilia blood i kinfc j pure, hia digestion perfect, and ho can enjoy 1110 and act intelligently and patiently upon tho questions of tho day. You all know what to take. ou have known it for years. It is Simmons Liver Regulator SIMMONSN i' ... jy. For years you and your fathers have found it of Btorlimr worth. It is and always has been put up only Ly J. II. Zoilin & Co. Tako nono but tho genuine. It has tho Red Z on tho front of tho wranner. and nothing else is tho tame, and nothing so good. E.M. WALKER & CO., Currituck C. II., N. C. Shippers and Packers of all kind of FESH aTER jISH. BASS PERGH A Specialty. All orders promptly attended to when accompanied with a part cash and balance C. O. J). These oods are all fresh and ship ped daily to all parts of the country. Give us Your Orders. SIMPLE INQUIRY MAT DOLLARS, SAVE YOU Write for prices before plac ing ordersfor gravcntoncn o cemetery work. Designs sentfroe.' COUPER'S MAKHLE WORKS. ill, 113 & 115 Bank St., Norfolk Va. DR. C. P. BOGERT, Surgeon and Mechanical DENTIST Jihionton, N (J. Patients visited when requested. A WORD WITH MEN. The people of Elisabeth City, as well as visitors from the surrounding country, will find on Feaiing street, one door from Water street, the retail Liquor, Cigar and Tobacco store, under the efficient aud ipular management of Messrs Itichard Herry and Edgar Shannon who have recently purchased the business of J. H. Urockett. This establishment, which has be come a favorite with people who appre ciate pure wines and liquors, fine chewing tobacco and fragrant cigars,! largely patronized and regarded as thoroughly reliable. The best of order is maintained, the .service is prompt and courteous, the goods sold are of the best and prices reasonable. Messrs. Jierry& Shannon are affable gentlemen, who study to please and never fail in this particular. They have a large country aud river trade aud fill promptly all orders, whether delivered in person or by mail, guaranteeing sat isfaction with the quality and mice of their goods. Call to see them, or ad dress all orders to Hkkky & Shannon, Elizabeth City, and get the best. S. H. Murrell, The Old Reliable Sail Maker, ELIZABETH CITY, AT. C, can be found at his old stand at the Short bridge, over James Spires store, Zimmerman uan. i Canvas Furnished at Factory Prices. Awnings, Tents and Flags a Specialty. All orders by mail promptly attend ed to. Old Canvass bought and sold. P. O. Box 132, Elizabeth City, N. C. For Sale. Several Houses and Lots in Edenton. One residence on Church St. Six on Queen street. One on Court street. Two stores on Broad street. Will sell either or all on easy terras. Apply to J. W. SPRUII, Edenton, N C. REGULATO R T