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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1889-11-07

Do You take THE CAUcAsAIN I? IF
not, then it is your duty to do 50,
and help us make the paper better
and more influential. M
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1889-11-07

Capital and lator are declared
to be twin sisters; but, il so, Ia
Dor seems to be a sort of a Gin
derella.-Economist.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1889-11-07
nv TELEGRAPH to The CAUCAsIAN.l

(By Telegraph to The CAUcAsIAN.]
RICHMOND. VA, Nov. 6, 'S9.
To MARION BUTLER,
Editor The Caucasian,
Clinton, n. &.
Gov. Fitzhugh Lee accepts tie
invitation of the Sampson COun-
ty Agricultural Society to deliv-
er the annual address at the
Fair, OIL December 4th, 6th and
9Th.
Virginia has gone Democratic
by about 30 900 majority. Hur.
rah! e. w. KERR.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1889-11-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Notice Of Sale /! .

MY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER
I'd OF Sale, in case of Moore vs..
Cain, the undersigned will, on No
vember 18th, A. ID. 1889, at the
Courthouse door in Clinton, N. c.,
by public auction, for cash, sell the
following lands, lying and being in
Lisbon township, near C. F. & Wv.
Railroad, adjoining the lands of J.
c. Robinson, deceased; VIM. Smith
and others, being lots No. 8 and 4 in
division of lands of Robt. Cain, and
containing Sc acres, more or less.
HENRY E. FAISON,
Commissioner, &C.
Oct. 18th, lSS9,--l7-:t
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1889-11-07

JEW ELRY.
Our display of Jewelry Is unusu-
ally attractive this season, and in
cludes some rare bargains that will
at once attract the attention of those
interested, for instance, Solid Gold
Engagement Ring for only $3.50,
warranted pure and not to break 1.-THE
engagement), Watches from $500
up, warranted to give satisfaction.
Ladies' Bracelets, Necklaces, Breast
Pins, Ear Rings, Cuff Buttons and
the most beautiful line of Ladies'
Lace Pins you ever saw. Gentle
mems Cuff Buttons, Collar Buttons,
Stud Buttons, Scarf Pins, Watch
Chains and Charms.
u UMBRELLAS! UMBRELLAS!
At prices that will astonish you. A
genuine Glori Silk Umbrella at
$3.50.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1889-11-07
Notice |

THIS DAYQUAL-
III flied as Executor Of the
last will and testament Of Sherod
Barksdsle, deceased, I hereby give
notice to all persons indebted to said
estate to present their claims, duly
authenticated, on or before the Goth
day of October, 1890, Or this notice
will be plead in bar of their recove-
ry. ALI persons indebted to said
estate will come forward and make
immediate payment and thereby
save cHst.
]. A. TERRELL,
Executor.
M. G. RICHARDSON, Atty.
This 14th day of Oct, I889.-17-6t
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1889-11-07
Gentlenaen's Furnishing Goods

Our these Goods large and the CORRECT IT,
FASHIONABLE for the Ia the Fnurnhand vL
have endless variety
In Standing Collars and Cuffs Every yo
gentleman CASHMERE MUFFLERs for o
evenings Come in and see them -e'.4" 3.
Wool Meno Underwere Hosiery. Gloves kind
Driving Glove to the finest Dress Kids
beautiful line of Fancy Flannel Shirts from 6Ocens SIZE
The Sver King the lead, our STOCK
goods complete fail to please Gus
toners Shirts made to order and perfect guaranteed
Mems Chidren's Hats and Caps at all prices
Something and desirable in BoYs and GIRLS School Cans
.QHHxNHQs We call special attention to this derars
SWTYIYSSa ment. 1t has ALWAYS been our aim
keep only BEST SHOES and this Fall all
previous efforts placing before the public line Shoes that
is unexceed in quality style and price They n
pressy warrant to give salts
faction Our Bou Button Shoe at So 90 still the We
guarantee them equal any $3.50 Shoe the market
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1889-11-07
NEW BARBER SHOP,

When you wish an easy shave,
AS good as barber ever gave,
Just call Oh me at my saloon
At n.Orniug, eve or noon;
I cut and dress the hair with grace,
To suit the contour of the face.
My room Is neat and towels clean,
Scissors sharp and razors keen,
And everything I think you'll find /;
To suit the face and please the mind,
And all my art and skill can do
1t you just call, I'll do for you.
ss PAUL SHERARD.
& ~ The Clinton Barber.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1889-11-07
The Jim Dandy Stationery Packag

Put up only by Wilmington PAP Co., retail price 10
The best selling article the market Contains hr-
class Note Paper Envelopes Pen and Holder Big profit to the
merchant Everybody Of them Write for prices
and samples.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1889-11-07
HE WILL DELIVER THE ADDRESS
LET EVERYBODY COME!

Virginia Gone DemOcratic--Bil-
lie Malone Politically Buried
Under 10000 Majority.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1889-11-07

sale, Railroad Snuff. Fine Cut To-
bacco, Plug Tobacco, Smoking To
baccO, Ball Potash. Dwight's Soda
Laundry Soap and Starch, Psps
Bags, Wrapping Paper and Twine
Will take pleasure In quoting price
to merchants. 49,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1889-11-07

Crockery, Glassware and Lamps.
Beautifully Decorated Tea Sets, IS
pieces, only $3.50; Beautiful Deco
ra:ed China Tea Sets, Sc pieces, only
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1889-11-07

WHOLESALE.
We are prepared to sell at whole
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1889-11-07

$500; Beautiful Decorated China
Tea Sets, Sc pieces, $500; Beautiful
Decorated China Tea Sets, 56 pieces,
only $1,000. Rochester Lamps, Lii
btary Lamps, Hall Lamps; Sewing
Machine Lamps, Lanterns and a full
line of Lamp Fixtures. :
GROCERIES.
We pay SPECIAL ATTENTION to
our Grocery department, and always
keep full; stock Of FRESH goods
adapted to the wants Of the people.
We buy Flour In LARGE LOTS d.
RECT from the mills, which enables
US to sell at BOTTOM PRICES.
Have just received A CAR LOAD
OF SALT.
WHOLESALE,
We are prepared to sell at whole
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1889-11-07

Have just received A CAR LOAD
OF SALT.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1889-11-07

Complete line Of Hardware, Tin
ware, Roofing Tin, Sash, Doors and
Blinds. White Lead, Paints, Oil
Varnishes, Brushes, Kalsomine,
Glass, Putty. &C., &c.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1889-11-07

The large lot and stables at the
the rear Of our store Ia kept EXPIRES
LY for our COUNTRY customers,
where they can always find com.
Portable shelter for stock and con.
venient well Of water.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1889-11-07

Oct. 18th, 1SS9.--17-.t
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1889-11-07

Don't forget to walk up stairs, for
half Of our stock Is UP THERE; but
the prices we want you 10 remem.
Der are AWAY DOWN IN THE BASE.
MENT.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1889-11-07

A large assortment Of Window
Curtains, Window Shades, plain and
fancy; Curtain Chains and Hooks,
and Cornice Polls, at 80 cents, 81 90
and 1.25. #' ''s"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-24
BRIDGES AND STREAMS.
The Way Proceedings May BE Taken
Against Bridges That Obstruct Naviga-

The Way Proceedings May BE Taken
Against Bridges That Obstruct Naviga-
ton.
WAsHIN GroN, Oct 20-Secretary Proc
tor has prepared a circular of instructions
respecting the practice to be followed in
cases where bridges over navigable
streams are said to be distractions to
commerce When such complaint OF
charge is made. the chief of engineers
shall refer it to the engineer officer in
charge OF the disttict in which the alleged
obstruction is located He shall make an
examiuat to determine whether or not
the bridge is an obstruction. and ses
whether or not it can be removed.
In determining this the person or cor
poration controlling the bridge shall be
given an opportunity to appear before the
officer. The latter shall report to the
chief of eng neers, who shall lay the report
before the Secretary of War. The Secre-
tary upon this report may order a board
of officers to examine the bridge, the same
routine TO be followed by ir as by the
single officer. When this report reaches
the Secretary he may hear interested
parties upon the matter. granting contin-
uances from time TO time as may BE- prop
er, so that the question shall be thor
oughly discussed and presented before Q
decision is reached
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-24
a BROKEN RAIL

A Rather Rad Accident the Santa Fe-
Presence Of Mind of the Conductor Saves
the Train From Burning-The Injured.
HUTCHINSON. Kan, Oct. jas train
No. 4, known the Cannon Ball. on the
Santa Fe railroad, was nearing Howell. q
small station on the main line five miles
east of Cimarron and twenty miles west
of Dodge City. yesterday afternoon about
one O'Clock. broken rail was encountered
at o point where there Is q fill bout ten
feet high
The engine and tender and first express
car passed over the break and remained
on the track The baggage car and two
coaches were turned literally upside down.
A sleeping car was turned over on its side,
and a Pullman sleeper was thrown partly
OF the track. The last two Pullman cars
did not leave the track.
Conductor Thornburg, who lives at
Newton, saved the train from the horror
of fire. He was standing in the second
coach near the stove which was very hot,
and WAS badly bruised by the fall He
got mp and discovering the Goals falling
out of the stove he bravely shut the door
and held If with bis right hand till the
Goals had all fallen into the other end Of
the stove and all was safe His hand and
face was badly burned
The passengers acted nobly and took
several people from the second coach
windows Mrs c. Dankle, of Lamar,
No., an old lady, was very seriously in
jured internally and may yet die; Mr.. z
b Altman, of Elgin, Ill, an old man, was
also badly hurt; Miss May Lapton, of
Keokuk. Iowa, was hurt on the face and
badly bruised about the body; b Knapp,
Of Falls City, Neb., had his collar bone
broken; ID. h Hccreeth. Of Lawrence.
Kan, had his head. neck and chest in
jured and bruised. A score of others were
more or less severely hurt
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-24
THE LATEST.

GREEN b RAUM has been appointed
Commissioner OF Pensions
The King OF Portugal who had pre-
viously been reported dead on a false
telegram, died at Lisbon on the 18th. His
eldest son, the Duke of Braganza, sue
ceeds him as Carlos L
By the burning of a stove at Lemons,
Belgium, recently the proprietor and three
assistants were burned to death.
THE Servian Skutschina opened on the
Goth
GOVERNOR FORAKER, of Ohio who had
been extremely sick, was reported on the
lair way to recovery on the 10Th
The village of Curtiss, on the Wisconsin
Central railroad, north of Aarshfield,
Wiz, was destroyed by FIRE recently.
Loss. 500 O0l
THE London Stock Exchange wa. de-
pressed during the week ended October
| Is. The Continental bourses were re-
ported quiet with an upward tendency at
Berlin.
A CREDITOR of Beiford, Clarke & Co,
| the publishers, whose failure occurred re.
Gently, states that the firm have notified
creditors of their readiness to pay all
claims in full
NAPLES was partially inundated on the
2Oth. Violent storms were reported at
\ that city and other parts Of Italy.
WHILE Prince William, Of Wurtembere.
was driving to church at Ludwigsburg ON
the Goth he was fired upon by . man named
kiaiber. who upon being arrested ex-
claimed: 1T 10 high time Wurtemburg had
a Catholic King" The Prince was not
hurt The would-be assassin was supposed
to be deranged.
| TIE Republicans Of Mississippi have
withdrawn their State ticket and Issued q
protest to the Nation saying that free
speech and free ballot in Mississippi ara
impossible. -
A CONSTRUCTION train on the Confluence
and OAKLAND branch Of the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad was wrecked near Pitts
| burgh, Pa, recently. Two men were
killed and large number badly injured.
A NEW oil territory has been developed
at Warrington. W. Va The well is doing
sixty barrels an hour. The well In owned
by the Standard OIL Company.
| BABBrrf, the millionaire soap maker.
died at New York on the 20tb, aged eighty.
THE Russian revenue last year vas "a :
COO 600 roubles more than the expendit-
urea
A KKe Of powder exploded at Bryant
switch in the Choc4aw Nation, in . coal
pit recently. Sixteen men were in the
mine at the time, four OF whom were Ia
tally burned
A COW caused . bad wreck ON the North
ern Pacific. forty-seven miles from Port
land, Ore, recently. James Nolan was
fatally injured the engineer, 81. Jones,
seriously. -
CoUHf OKuHA. Minister Of Foreign At
fairs. Japan. was slightly wounded the
other day by . would-be assassin. The
latter committed suicide
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-24

About ten leagues from Oieron, Ia the
department of the Lower Pyrenses. lies
the hamlet of Goust situated on the sum.
NIT of q high mountain It consists only
Of few scattered cottages with q popu-
lation of about q hundred persons form
ing an industrious and striving Commune
ity who support themselves by wool silk
weaving. Belonging neither TO France
nor Spain, the hamlet constitutes . small
independent State, under the government
of . council Of alderman No rates
nor taxes OF any description are
paid, for the Republic Of Goust possesses
neither q saIaried clergyman, nor .
mayor, nor any other oficials- In the
neighboring parish Of Laurens their chill
dren are baptized, their citizens married
and their dead buried. The cemetery of
Laurens adjoins the boundary Of Goust
and the coffin with its occupant il made to
slide down q channel specially dug out for
the purpose, as the only road leading TO
Laurens is 50 steep as to be impracticabls
for the conveyance Of heavy burdens ON
mems shoulders The citizens Of the Re-
public attain q great age and eoodly
number are cententarians. The young
men, as . rule, get their wives from
abroad, chiefly from near Laurens. For
centuries past tine population has remaiped
stationary and their ancient manners and
customs have been preserved with re-
markable fidelity. The tiny Republic has
. language OF its own, cross betwesn
French aud Spanish--Paris Figaro
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-24
Important Usury Verdict.

ToPEKA Kan, Oct 1s.-The last Kansas
Legislature passed bill regulating rates
of interest and Furnishing any one who
took usury. 1t provides that il excessive
interest or usury is charged that the
lender is liable to loss of both principal
and interest and can not by law col. ect
either. The first case of shs kind was
decided in the district court of this city
yesterday. Many years ago David Hutch
inson borrowed S. 600 of a d. Booge, a
money lender. who was secured by q
real estate mortgage of SIS, 900 with
excessive rates of interest Hutchin-
son died and Booge sold the notes and
mortgage to Hubbeli, of Des Aoinss.
Iowa. who brought suit for foreclosure
against Hutchinson's heirs some months
ago. Defendants pleaded usury. The exc.
cution of the note aud interest was ac-
knowiedged, but the jury rendered YER
dict for defendants. not giving HubbelI
any thing. They completely wiped out
even the debt Of So 600 acknowledged and
the interest 80. -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-24

JKTIERsoN CITY. No, Oct 1a-The
State Baptist Association performed an
important work yesterday In ordering
that the Northern and Southern boards Of
missions IN Missouri be discontinued aud
that State board of missions be crested.
This eliminates one of the relics of the
war. The Northern board Of missions and
the Southern board Of missions have each
regarded Missouri as free ground for the
prosecution Of their work. and collections
have been made by each from all the
Baptist congregations. Yesterday this
was done away with, and henceforth all
collections will be made by Q Stats board
The vote on the report recommending this
movement Was uuaninous
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-24

all has come over the Hour market dur.
ing the past week. it apparently being due
70 the weakness caused I'm wheat by the
Government crop report For about four
days at least the market has been most i'm
active. Local miliers, however, have con.
siderable orders ON their hooks and they
are holding prices firm, only picking out
about such orders IS suit them 1t 10 con-
teudsd that wheat 10 too high, even for
present prices Of hour. and miIIers feel
strong IN their position A certain new
country mill il credited with cutting
prices . good deal In order to get its -four
prominently before The trade, but 10 has
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-24
THE SOUTH.

GENERAL H. D. CLAYTON, president of
the University of Alabama, died at Tusca-
loosa recently. He served with distinction
in the Confederate army during the late
war.
ROBERT BERRER who shot and killed
his mother lin law near Lexington, n. c.,
was captured and lynched by the old
lady's friends.
Ar Dothen, Ala. recently, q riot occur
red between Alliance men and townspeo-
pie which resulted in the death of two
Alliance men, the mortal wounding Of two
city mafshals and the serious woundinR
of Eve other Alliance and townsmen. The
trouble grew out of the taxation of Alli-
ance property.
THE Farmers Alliance Of Georgia has
decided to build huge warehouse at At
lanta to handle the products of the farm
ers Of the State
EX-GOvERNOR E A. PERRY, of Florida,
died recently In Texas
LKssIxo, SOLOMON & RosExrHAI, large
dry goods firm of Waco, Texas, have as
signed. Notes and accounts to the amount
of $450, 600 have been turned over to q
trustee
THREE trainmen were killed, two being
roasted to death. by an accident recently
on the Texas & Pacific, sixty miles east Of
FL Paso
d6SBI w 1G1ALls = OarOeI Oh Abl60t0,
Ga. swallowed q fish bone recently and
died soon after In great agony from
strangulation.
AT . recent Democratic political meet
ing in Richmond, Va, the principal
speakers. ex-senator Riddleberger and
Ex-Governor Cameron, were intoxicated
and failed in their attempts to speak The
audience Kissed them and the meeting had
to be adjourned
ut Bridgeport Ala, has made an assign
ment Liabilities. $13Q. 900; assets
scheduled, $40, 600
Ar Aillsport Lamar County, Ala, q
few days ago, William Abercrombie
white. Of Birmingham. Ala, held up the
express agent and secured Sc 600. received
by him that night
MUCH destitution Is reported among the
foreign laborers at Lynchss canning
works, Kent County, Nd The manager
bad departed leaving the men with che cks
! which the stores refused to honor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-24
A Nefarioua Pracfiee.

KANSAS CITY. Kan. Oct 19-The
Packers Union OF this city il making .
strong effort TO put a stop to dealers ship
ping 70 the stock yards in cars overloaded
and mixed" II is . daily occurrences 70
see cars coming into the yards loaded with
cattle and hogs in one car. Yesterday Q
ear was unloaded and nine hogs were
found dead that had been frampled TO
death by the cattle. The shippers, to save
freight load the car first with cattle and
then drive in as many hogs under the
cattle as space win allow. The hogs thus
shipped are q general thing bruised and
totally unfit for food. The inspectors in
the packing houses claim that the greater
majority of second-cfass bones and
shouIders are due to the '.mixedD Joe ds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-24
Maggie Mitchell Married.

INV YORK Oct ia Boston special
to the Herald says: Miss Maggie Mitchell
became Mrs Charles Abbott in Boston, it
il stated, on Saturday last, but il is not
known where or by whom the ceremony
was performed When Miss Mitchell
married Paddock she did IL 90 quietly that
no one knew IL until two months nad
ELAPSED She seems TO have pursued
similar policy on this OCCASION
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-24

MAxsBrrKLD Wis. Oct 19-Forest liz
are raging in many places IN tbs =,
.oue of the connaxraffoD being IN
dauesrous proximity to mills and lumber
yardx.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-24
Hopeful Barbour.

WASHINGTON Oct. Ex-senator Barbour,
of Virginia, under whose auspices the
Democratic canvass in the old common
wealth is being conducted, stated that the
Democrats were well satisfied with the
condition of affairs He said that the
hostile attitude of Mr. Langsson toward
General Malone might operate consider
ably to Mahone's disadvantage; that Ma
hone was counting on the negroes voting
the Republican ticket regardless of their
feeling toward him personally and Of the
manner in which ne might treat them
Malone might make miscaIculation in
this regard and the negroes simply bleed
him and Quay.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-10-24
THE WORLD AT LARGE.
Summary OF the Daily News.
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON NOTES.
AT the Interior Department it is thought
that q, 900 Indians will be entitled to vote
ut the next Presidential election as a re-
suit Of recent legislation. Politicians con-
slider them a very uncertain factor.
TIE United States Supreme Court as
sembled for the October term on the 18th.
IT is proposed to erect a permanent re-
viewing stand Of white marble opposite
the White House for future celebrations
in Washington.
THREE of the keepers of lifeboat stations
who distinguished themselves on the At
lAutic during recent storms have been
comp,imsnted and had their salaries
raised to $500, the highest limit.
IT is widely believed in Washington
that President Harrison will recommend
TO Congress a revision of the tariff.
THE Commissioner Of Patents has de-
cided that abandoned applications for
patents are not public property and con
not be examined by patent attorneys.
THE President has signified his inten-
ton to be present at the laying of the
corner stone of the new Catholic Cniver-
sity at Brooks Station, Md.
The International Maritime conference
met at Washington on the 18th. The DEL
egates were cordially welcomed by Sec
rotary Blaine.
WASHINCIOS ID beginning 20 DOOlu It's
Worlds Fair project
, The DaTjne conference at Washington
Is devoted to the discussion of technical
matters.
TEE death of General John F. Hartranft
makes a vacancy in the Cherokee Com
mission, and nothing more can be done
now toward securing the Cherokee Strip
in the Indian Territory for settlement un-
til the vacancy is filled.
THE President has appointed Richard
E Sloan, Of Arizona, to be Associate JUS
tice of the Supreme Court Of Arizona.
The Attorney General has decided that
the appointment of ]. 81. Taylor, of Illi-
nois, in the railway mail service on April
% was legal, even though Taylor did not
take oath until some time after the civil
service rules went over that service. The
Attorney General holds that the appoint
ments are legal from dates when made,
and not when the appointee is sworn in.
LIEUTESANT SCHRADER, in command OF
the Vesuvius, has presented his report of
the result Of the recent trial of the vessel
to Secretary Tracy. There was nothing
in it different from the full reports Of the
trial already published.
SECRETARY WINDOW has announced that
he will retain the old rules governing the
importation Of Mexican silver-lead ores.