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VJSHBtRMAJI & FARMER
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY.
M. C. CR0W80N, Editor.
W. M. HINTON, Asso. Editor.
Entered at the Post Office at Elizabeth
Cit ia tnd class matter.
ELIZABETH CITY, August 16,1900.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
NATIONAL TICKET.
For President, WILLIAM
J. BRYAN.
For Vice President, ADLAI
E. STEVENSON.
CHINA.
The trouble in China grows
in interest. The plot deepens.
Its tragic character daily grows
more pronounced. An air of
perplexing uncertainty hangs
about it. New and startling de
velopments may take place at
any moment. A bloody drama
that will convulse the civilized
globe may be precipitated.
Conger still lives but no one
can tell how long he will sur
vive Chinese hate, brutality and
fiendish thirst for the blood of
foreigners. The legations are
savagely attacked by imperial
troops. They may be captured
at any time. A terrible massacre,
a horrible butchery would inev
itably follow. There is no Ion
ger any doubt about the Chinese
Government's responsibility. It
not only connives at the devilisl
work of the Boxers, but actuall;
participates in it.
A few days ago our Govern -meat
demanded free cipher coin
munication. It was granted
Since, it has demanded hip saf
protection within the walls c f
Pekin. This demand has re
ceived no response.
Peitsang has been taken af'er
a bloody battle. Yang Tsun has
also been captured. The Amer
icans did valorous service in the
latter engagement. "On to Pe
kin" is now the cry of the intt r
national forces. No delay, save
that which is absolutely neces
sary for thorough preparation,
should be permitted. The con
dition of the legations is desp. r
ate. They cannot hold out
much longer. Delay, therefore,
is tinged with blood and dolor
ous with the wails of the dying.
According to the correspondent
ot the Daily News, between 10,"
000 and 15,000 native Christians
have already been massacred.
Later.
General Chaffee's dispatch
of the 1 2th says: "Arrived
Hosiwee yesterday.'
This means that international
forces are within 30 miles of
Pekin. It means that the
threatening hodes of Chinese
did not materially check their
onward march. It means that
O lly two more cities of any
size, Ching, Chia VVau and Tung
Chow, intervene between tbem
nd the beleaguered legations
A NOTABLE OCCASION.
On the 8th instant, in the
city of Indianapolis, William J.
Bryan, of Nebraska, and Adlai
E. Stevenson, of Illinois, were
officially notified of their nomi
nation for the offices of Presi
dent and Vice President of the
Republic. The ceremony took
place in Military Park. It was
witnessed by seventysfive thou
sand people. The greatest en
thusiasm prevailed.
Congressman James B. Rich
ardson, of Tennessee, notified
Mr. Bryan and Governor
Thomas, of Colorado, notified
Mr. Stevenson. The notification
speeches were eminently fit and
appropriate and evoked repeated
applause. Mr. Bryan and Mr.
Stevenson were greeted with
vociferous and prolonged cheer
ing. The speeches of Accept
ance are of a high order. They
easily rise to the dignity of State
papers. That of Mr. Bryan is
especially happy. It demon
strates his versatility. It shows
his ability to rise to the occasion,
to meet the demands of the hour.
He seems equally at home on
any theme. He is as strong on
Imperialism the paramount
issue of this campaign as he
was on the financial question.
With the clearness, vigor, and
irresistible force ot a born logi
cian, he completely demolishes
the specious argument of the
enemy. The fallacy and danger
of their position are mercilessly
exposed. The calcium light of
reason, commonsense and com
mon honesty, is turned upon the
dark and devious ways of the
present Administration. In
language simple but strong,
barbed with truth and winged
by cogent argument, he pierces
the very heart of the cold com
mercialism, the rapacious greed,
the double-dealing policy, the
treachery and fraud of the Re
publican party and its meek sub
serviency to the great combines
and heartless trusts that are
rapidly crushing out all individ
ual effort and dangerously con
jesting the wealth of the nation.
It is a great effort, plain, frank,
strong, convincing. Read it.
PATRIOTIC BEHAVIOR.
The VicePresidential candi
date of the Populist party,
Charles A. Towne, withdraws
from the contest.
It will be remembered that he
was nominated by the Sioux
Falls Convention as running
mate to Bryan.
Stevenson was afterward
nominated by the Democrats
for the same position.
Under these circumstances
Mr. Towne recognized the fact
that he would play into the
hands of the Republican party.
He saw that if he accepted the
proffered honor he would in
directly be aiding and abetting
the present Administration in
its imperialistic and monopolis
tic tendencies. He therefore
patriotically declines the coveted
honor and declares in favor of
Bryan and Stevenson.
He gives a clear, forceful,
presentation of the present
peculiar political conditions. In
concluding his admirable letter
he uses this pertinent language :
" I may be permitted to express the
profound satisfaction which I feel in
contemplating the present attitude of
the Democratic party. In 1896 I was
one of those who, keenly feeling the
recreancy of the Republican party,
weie much in doubt whether the Demo
cratic Convention at Chicago, in adopt
ing its splendid platform and nominat
ing William J. Btyan for the Presi
dency, was actuated by an Impulse or
by a purpose. The magnificent achiev
nients at Kansas City have settled all
possible doubt on that subject. The
platform adopted not only re-enacts
the principles of 1S96, but in language
whose foice, dignity and beauty have
never been equaled in a similar docu
ment, responds to the issues presented
in the growth of the trust monopoly
and the imperialistic policy of the
administration by an appropriate
enumeration of those sublime doctrines
of human rights aud liberties whose
possession and observance have been
the peculiar blessing of our country
and are the sure ba- is of the ultimate
happiness of mankind. And again, the
duty of carrying the banner of the
cause has been committed to that tried
and trusted haud whose grasp has
never weakened, which no fear can
make to falter and no burden can dis
may. The leadership of Bryan, which
could have redeemed a bad platform,
sanctified a good one. it made me
morable an unsuccessful contest. It
will crown a victory with imperishable
splendor.
SIMMONS THE MAM.
We see that State Chairman
Simmons proposes to arrange
for a primary to choose a United
States Senator to succeed Mr
Butler.
There's really no need ol a
primary. Mr. Simmons is the
comine man. He has won his
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spurs and he should wear them
We have no doubt but that
from mountain to seashore Mr
Simmons has already been chos
en to represent a people whom
Butler has been misrepresent
rNG the past six years.
A born organizer, he has met
Butler in his strongest field and
unhorsed him.
Down with Butler aud his
yaller kid ! (Morgantou inci
dent.)
Up with Simmons and White
Supiemacj !
Explained : The British
nation seems to be taking the
Pekin horror in rather a stoical
fashion." " Yes ; they are afraid
of stirring up Alfred Austin."
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Would Free the Filipinos.-
Iu his speech accepting the
Democratic nomination for pres
ident, W. J. Bryan made this
positive statement as to the pol
icy he will pursue if elected
Preside nf. :
"If elected president, I shall
convene Congress in extraordin
ary session as soon as I am in
augurated, and recommend an
immediate declaration of the
nation's purpose :
"First, To establish a stable
form of government in the Phil
ippine Islands, just as we are
now establishing a stable form
of government in the island of
Cuba;
"Second, To give independ
ence to the Filipinos, just as we
have promised to give independ
ence to the Cubans ;
"Third, To protect the Fili
pinos from outside interference
while they work out their des
tiny, just as we have protected
the republics of Central and
South America, and are, by the
Monroe doctrine, pledged to pro
tect Cuba."
Changes in Freight Rates.
The Corporation Commission
meets September 5th, at which
time the matter of classification
of freight rates will be taken up.
The freight rates in effect in
this State are the same as the
inter estate rates. Recently the
interstate rates have been
changed and the commission
will coasider the question ot
making the new changes in the
inter-state rates applicable to
North Carolina.
The changes in the inter-state
rates have lowered freight rates
on certain articles and increased
it on others.
The commission has com
plaints from a number of ship
pers, asking that the new inter
state schedule be put in effect in
this State. The complaints have
come largely from dealers in
furniture. Post
" My baby was terribly sick
with the diarrhoea,,, says J. H.
Doak, of Williams, Oregon.
" We were unable to cure him
with the doctor's assistance, and
as a last resort we tried Cham
berlain's Colic, Choleia and
Diarrhoea Remedy. I am
happy to say it gave immediate
relief and a complete cure."
For sale by J. E. Wood.
A Job Wanted.
Wanted By a statesman who
will be out of a job, position as
party czar, or leader. He has
dealt with the Democratic, Re
publican and Populist parties,
and is the inventor of a party
arrangement called fusion by
which elections may be carried
without the aid of principles or
platforms. Has had unlimited
experience, and is prepared to
work for any party that will
give him a fair to medium place.
Has studied law three months,
and can tell whether a measure
is constitutional at sight. Rea
son for change, signator desires
change of air and scene. Tae
North Carolina climate doesn't
suit him. Address Marion But
ler, care Yar borough House,
Raleigh, N. C
A Minister's Good Work.
" I had a severe attack of bili
ous colic, got a bottle of Cham
berlain's Colic, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, took two
doses and was entirely cured,"
says Rev. A. A. Power, of Em
poria, Kan. " My neighbor
across the street was sick for
over a week, had two or three
bottles of medicine from the
doctor. He used them for three
or four days without relief, then
called in another doctor who
treated him for some days and
gave him no relief, so discharged
him. I went over to see him
the next morning. He said his
bowels were in a terrible fix,
that they had been running off
so long that it was almost bloody
flux. I asked him if he had
tried Chamberlain's Colic, ChoK
era and Diarrhoea Remedy and
he said, Ne.' I went home and
brought him my bottle and gave
him one dose ; told him to take
another d se in fifteen or twenty
minutes if he did not find relief,
but he took no more and was
entirely cured." For sale by
J. E. Wood.
The Hegro Not an Issue.
The negro question will
hardly arise in the National
campaign in North Carolina
At least that is the expressed
sentiment of a large number of
the papers in the State.
Speaking of the question of
making the negio an issue in
this campaign, Chairman Sim
mons said :
"The campaign will be con
ducted on the issues enunciated
by the Democratic National
Convention at St. Louis."
" But," said Mr. Simmons,
" if the Republicans attempt to
organize and vote the 80,000
negroes in this State, the negro
question will be raised in its
worst form."
Republican leaders are declar
ing that they will not solicit the
negro vote.
The National campaign will
not open in North Carolina un
til after September 1st. Demo
cratic headquaiters are closed
and will not be opened again
until that time Raleigh Post.
Meet in Raleigh Next.
The fourth annual convention
of the Virginia and North Caro
lina Photographer's Association,
which has been in session in
Richmond, Va., adjourned last
week to meet in Raleigh next
year. The following officers
were chosen for the ensuing
year :
President M. L. Clark, of
Richmond.
First Vice-President C. P.
Wharton, Raleigh, N. C.
Second-Vice President C. E.
Cheyne, Hampton, Va.
Third VicePresident S. L.
Alderman, Greensboro, N. C.
Secretarv Walter Holladay,
of Durham, N. C.
Treasurer R. W. Holsinger,
of Charlottesville, Va.
Trustees A. H. Plecker, of
Lynchburg, and W. E. Eutsler,
of Danville.
Now for an Improved School
System.
We need in Noith Carolina,
an extended and improved school
system. There should be
prompt and energetic action to
increase school facilities. The
whole people are interested in
the improvement of the public
school system. The recent agi
tation in this State should
awaken our people to a realiza
tion of the need of prompt and
energetic efforts to accomplish a
greatly desired result in the
education and elevation of the
masses. Asheboro Courier.
His Life was Saved.
Mr. J. E. Lilly, a prominent
citizen of Hannibal, Mo., lately
had a wonderful deliverance
from a frightful death. In tell
ing of it he says : " I was taken
with lyphoid lever, that ran
into Pneumonia. My lungs be
came hardened. I was so weak
I couldn't even sit up in bed.
Nothing helped me. I expected
to soon die of Consumption,
when I heard ot Dr. King's New
Discovery. One bottle gave
great relief. I continued to use
it, and now am well and strong,
I can't say too much in its praise."
This marvellous medicine is the
surest and quickest cure in the
world for all Throat and Lung
Trouble. Regular sizes 50 cents
and gi.oo. Trial bottles free at
Standard Pharmacy. Every
bottle guaranteed.
Proceedings of the Commission
ers of Pasquotank County.
Elizabeth City, N. C,
Aug. 6, 1900.
The Eoard of County Com
missioners met to-day.
Present: Geo. M. Scott, Chair
man, S. N. Morgan and Elias
Lister.
The minutes of the last meet
ing were read and approved.
Dr. H. T. Aydlett, Health
Officer made his monthly report,
as follows: "On July 27th I
made a visit to the County
Home and Jail, for inspection
and found both in a good sani
tary condition. The County
Home has 25 inmates, 4 white
females and 4 white males, 10
negro males and 7 negro
females. The jail has 5 negro
men
Respectfully submitted,
H. T. Aydlett, M. D.
Supt. HeaUh.
Ordered, That the land of J. P.
Eves be reduced 24 acres, (he
having sold off the number) at
ten dollars per acre and that an
order be allowed him for giSo.
Ordered, That Francis Castis,
an insane person, be placed on;
the beneficiary list at $2 per
month. i
Ordered, That the Supervis
ors of Providence township be
allowed to purchase slabs to
cover Stafford Bridge.
Ordered, That the Supervisor
or Salem township be allowed
to purchase slabs and have Mill
Dam bridge repaired and that
Elisha Lister superintend same.
Ordered, That J. B. Leigh be
appointed a committee to make
settlement with the sheriff and
County.
Ordered, That the Registers,
Judges, et., of election be
allowed for this service as
follows:
Registers, 3 cents a name
One dollar per day for each
Saturday they met at their
polling precincts and oue
dollar and 50 cents for ser
vices on election day. Bailiffs
one dollar and 50 cents. Retir
ine Board, one dollar; use of
house for holding election, one
dollar and 50 cents. County
Board of Elections, two dollars
per day.
The following named persons
were drawn to serve as jurrors
at September term of Pasquo
tank County Superior Court :
Geo. G. Williams, Richard
Pritchard, R. H. Perry, H. P.
Wood, Seth M. Brothers, Jas. W
Pritchard, W. M. Jennings, W.
A. Modlin, A. S. Neal, Luther
Bundy, Jno. L. Stallins, W. S.
White, Elisha Sanders, Philip
Pritjhard, 3. M. Paysons, Jno.
L. Wilson, J. C. Commander,
Wm. F. Small, L. D. Munden,
Davis Cartwright, Ed. Stakes,
S. S. Barcliff, W. J. F. Spence,
W. A. Johnson, Josh Davis, Sr.,
G. L. Overman, J. A. Marson,
J. E. Brown, C. D. Munden, T.
S. Orly, W. H. Stanton, M. G.
Wright, P. S. Shipp, Elbert Rid
dick, Geo. L. Twiddy, W. E.
Dunstan.
Bill was allowed to the amount
of $566.83
M. B. Culpepper, Clerk.
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The Country Editor.
Presently we will hear of the
rewards and honors that are to
go to the man whose services to
the party won the magnificent
victory. The workers ought to
receive the hono.s for we be
lieve that " the horse that pulls
the plow ought to have the fod-
der."
But when that time comrs,
we venture to say that the foie
most workers in this fight were
the country editors. They not
only worked as hard and as ef
fectively as any, but they spent
more money for the party than
any other class of men in the
State in proportion to their
ability. If the Democratic or
gauizations in North Carolina
paid the party papers for the
publication of all appointments
and all other notices, the country
editors would all have bank
accounts now. The North
Carolina editors city and coun
try never think of receiving
pay for such publicaticns, but
gladly surrender their columns
to the advancement of the party
to which they belong.
All honor to the faithful
workers, who do their work in
their humble sanctums, and who
do not receive the applause and
public recognition of their un
selfish labors ! News and Obser
ver. " Through the mouths of
June and July our baby was
teething and took a running off
of the bowels and sickness of
the stomach, ' says O. P. M.
Holliday, of Deming, Ind. His
bowels would move fiom five to
eight times a dav. I had a bot
tle of Chamberlain's Colic,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
in the house and gave him four
drops in a teaspoonful of water
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