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The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-03-05

THE American ship Vigiant which
arrived at Hong Kong from New York
lost six of her crew while on the out
bound passage.
AT Litchfeld. Conn, fire wiped out
the home and cremated the two young
children of Henry G., Rowe. The little
ones wore alone in the house.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1891-03-05
EpitOme of the Week.
INTERESTING NEWS COMPILATION.
CONGRESSIONAL.
Second Sc sion.


THE sundry civil appropriation md the mil,
tary academy appropriation bills were passed
In the senate on the 26th and the Indian and
legislative appropriation bills were reported.
bill was also passed appropi iating ~ 0000o0
for new mint building at Philadelphia. -. In
the house the deficiency bill and q bill transfer
ring the county OF Logan from the northern to
the southern judicial district of Ohio were
passed.
THE president sent to the senate on the 27th
ult. tho nomination Of Henry w. Blair, OF New
Hampshire. as envoy extraordinary and minis
ter pleripotentiary to China, md the nomina-
ton was confirmed. The legislative appropria.
tion bill was passed. House bills were passed
to amend tho various acts relative to immigra
tion and the importation OF aliens under con.
tract or agreement 10 perform labor, and for
the relief of certain volunteer and rnauiar sol
diers OF the late war und the war with Mexico
.... In the house substitute for the senate
shipping bill was passed after long debate.
BILLS were passed in the Senate on the 2sth
ult. to repeal the timber culture laws; granting
pension OF 81 800 year to the widow of Ad-
miral Porter to provide for the reorganization
Of the artillery force OF the army; to define
| and regulate the Jurisdiction OF courts OF the
| United States and to establish United
| States lahd couit; to provide for the safe
| transportation and humane treatment OF
| export cattle from the United States 10
| foreign countries; the direct tax bill and
| the indian appropriation bill The death
| OF Senator Hearst, Of California, was
, announced In the house bills were
| passed to prevent book. making and pool
| selling in the district Of Columbia; providing
| that nothing in the existing tariff laws shall be
| construed as affecting the treaty existing be-
| tween the United States and the Hawaiian
| Islands; to repeal the timber culture law, the
| right OF all existing settlers to be saved
THE postal subsidy, the post oflice appropra
| he tngpnCtiOn cOl
| lego and several public building bills were
| pissed in the senate on the 2l ... In the house
senate bills were passed granting pension OF
| :2SO year to the widow of Admiral Porter
| and 800 n month to the widow Of Gen. Kilpat
/ rick for public building at Saginaw, Mich.
| and the district Of Columbia appropriation bill!
| The conference report on the bill to repeal the
/ timhnr cnltnre Law WAS nnrnnd IN
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
Meeting Of Board Of Education.

The County Board Of Education
was in session on Monday the 7th Of
Sept, and transacted IA large amount
ofbusincss.
Committees were appointed for
the 142 school district. Messrs. a.
w. Lamb, j. G. Lamb aud G. IT.
Lamb were transferred from school
district IS white to SO white.
That portion ofschool district No.
% white including the places of
residence f Alsey Giles, David
Williford and Sion Williford was
annexed to school district SIS, white.
A petition signed by r. Fl. Hubbard
and others asking that the town of
Clinton be made a school district
for whites, was presented and
placed on file to consider in Jan.
1892, and the county Supt., ordered
to give the proper notice,
A petition was presented from
school districts 40 and Al colored,
asking tor changes in district lines,
The petition was placed or file for
hearing in Jan. 1892 and the county
Superintendent ordered to give the
proper notice.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
A FIEND LYNCHEDl
THE SPEEDY FALLING " THE
HAND OF JUSTICE.
An Ex-Conviet Assaults an Aged
Lady and il Swung to n Tcle-
graph Pole

On last saLurday evening II -. Best,
a eol0red ex-conyict. attempt d a GRIM
NAL assault upon M-s. Robert W Peter
son. who lives near Garland. in this
county. The following account was
obtained from TIE evidence given
In before the Coroner's Jury:
Mrs. Peterson is past IS years
of age and @as going alone % the house
Of he. sou. who lived near By, when
Beat approached her from behind and
dealt her a severe blow on..he head.
She fell stunned 10 tn" g.ounI. and not
withstanding the efforts of her "a sailant
to choke her, screamed several times
md attracted the attention Of negro
woman WHO was not far away. This wo-
iiinn ran - Mrs. Pclersou's assistance
and recognized the frightened lisnd as
he ian away. The alarm Was sent out
and The indignant citizens CT the COM
munity secured the woods in every d.
rection. Near nightfall on the same
evening Best was apprehended near
Parkers burg, placed in the hauds of ID
strong guard and confined in the ware
house OF the T.. +. s. Y. V. Railroad.
Intelligence of the dastardly deed had
flashed from home to home and awoke
in the hearts OF the usually peaceful and
/ 10 l. ~ Of h
indignation, and split OF vengeance.
1t IL o'clock body Oh fifty masked
and armed men approached the depot
in which Best gas confined, overpower-
ed the guard and took their prisoner
about half mile up the Railroad. Fl ere
beam was nailed to telegraph pole,
and Best was swung upon this beam
with small but strong cord. While
dangling in the throes of death bullet
was fired through his body, fastening
his wretched end. He had previously
been identified by Mrs. Peterson and &C
knowledged the crime. The body hung
here, observed by all passers by, until
Monday evening when il was cut down
by Coroner. DR.. II. H. Holiday, who
proceeded to summon jury, and held
an inquest over the remains. The fol-
lowing named gentlemen composed the
jury: J. A. Beaman, w. E. Watson,
S. S. Armstrong, J. D. Johnson, J. A.
Mckenzie and II. II. Cromartie, who
rendered verdict that the deceased had
met his death at the hands Of body of
unknown men.
This is the first lynching that has oc-
Cured in Sampson county within our re-
rembrance, and though a dangerous
precedent, is justified by public senti-
ment, if not by law. A more fiendish
de ed has not beeu attempted in our COM
munity il many years, and citizens who
have heretofore been content to let the
law take its course, were wrought to
such a pitch of rage that they took the
| law into their owl hands and fastened
the coming of justice. 1t is said Best
was guilty Of q similar crime III South
Carolina, but escaped punishment. He
bore bad name and his counte nance
proclaimed him deep-dSed villain. He
merited no better late than he met, and
only the manner of his death is to be
deplored.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
ThOmsOn---WilliamS.

On last Tuesday, September 9Th, at
2:30 Z. NJ, Mr.. william >. Thomson
and Miss Sarah Applia Williams were
married. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Colin Shaw at Oak Plane church
in Taylor's Bridge township, near the
residence Of the BRIDES father, Mr.. c..
J. Williams. Mr.. Marion Butler was
the groOm's best man and Miss Mary
Leu Williams was bridesmaid A large
number of friend. of :he contracting
rarties were out to witness the happy
event. The ceremony over, NJ. and Mrs.
W. $. Thomson stepped from the church
into carriage to catch the Southern
bound train at Magnolia for Cordele,
Georgia. Mr. Thomson, who practiced
law here for several years, and was
mayor Of the town, is a member of the
law firm Of Thomson & Littlejohn al
Cordele. Miss phi.' as every one
called, Miss Williams, is most estima-
bic lady, and Sampson regrets to lose
such a charming character. The eau
CAsIAN extends is best wishes to the
happy couple and its congratulations tc
| the town of Cordele.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
Cotton Mills III the State.

Mr.. J. Robinson, our Commission
er Of Agriculture, makes d good show
up for our cotton factories. The
number of cotton mill after the war
was 60. In 1890 they we're increased
to 116, and this year there are now
1874 of them in operation, being more
than an average Of one factory for
every factory. Sampson county,
one of the very largest and wealth.
lest Of the counties has not single
mill in it, and it seems that is going
to be our fix for some time. In the
3rd Congressional District, Of nine
counties, there are only four mills,
three Of them in one couRty, and
this is one of the best cotton pro-
ducing sections in the State. We
make the cotton end send it off to be
manufactured and some one else re-
allies the profits.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
The Fife Meeting.

The religious union service by the
''Drunmer Evangelist" W. p. Fife
will begin next Sunday, 18th inst.
The large tent with a seating capaci-
ty Of 1900 10 1000 will be put up
this week in tie vacant lot back Of
DR.. Lees Drug Store. This week
union prayer meeting will be held
every night al the Presbyterian
church. The choir for this meeting
will practice every night after prayer
meeting. The Pittsylvania Tribune
Of Chatam Va, where Mr.. Fife is
now preaching says, "Chatam has
never witnessed such far reaching
and glorious revival OF religion as
the one through which we have just
passed. When Mr.. Fife began he
had two things to contend with, a
protracted season of rainy weather
and some opposition OIL the part of
some. The first difficult remained,
but the latter entirely disappeared
before the end. His earnestness was
intense. His knowledge Of the
Bible wonderful, his exposition of
the Scripture was plain, direct and
to the point, and his prayers were
from the heart. Every one was
imp essed with his conservation.
His methods were fair and very
simple. During the meeting some
175 persons made open profession.
The town was thoroughly aroused.
Business was practically suspended
and religion the subject Of conversa-
ton Of all. There was no clap-trap,
or novel means dsed Great stres. was
placed on frequent invocations made tor
the Holy Spirit. The results were grand.
Men, women and children were at near
/, every service brought to Christ. Law
yers, merchants, farmers, the clerk of a
court, a Judge, commemorative attor-
ney. county superintendent of schools,
clerks, doctor and many others made
Professions"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
Fire.

The kitchen to the house on Fay
etteville street owned by Mr.. War
rem Johnson, now occupied by Mr..
Holl Sykes was burned Monday
aight about II O'Clock. The origin
of the fire is unknown. Besides the
loss Of the house, Mr.. Sykes had
all of his provisions in the kitchen,
which was lost besides all the kit
chen furniture. This is the second
time Mr.. Sykes has been burned OFT
since he has been in Clinton. The
dwelling was saved only after hard
work. the promptness is which
the people came out and the cool
ne.s displayed is very comniendable.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
Salem Items.


Special correspondent
The excessive rains which have
been so prevalent for the past few
weeks have Leen = great hinderanee
TO the farmers i'm this section in
gathering their fodder and have
made the cotton crop less favorable
than formerly.
Mr.. Alvin Z. Royal who for sever
al years has been merchandising for
Capt. j. l.. Autry at Clement, has
purchased ii farm in this section
very recently and will return to
live in the neighborhood of his
former home. We are glad to have
him among us again as he will be q
good addition to the community.
Miss Katie Williams and Mr..
Henry w. Butler left this week to
enter school. The former at La
Grange, n. c., and the latter will
matriculate at the State University.
There will be musical concert i'm
the Phi. Society Hall on Saturday
night Sept. Sth. We hope large
crowd as the proceeds will be for
very landable purpose.
Salem High School continues to
increase in numbers; there were
eleven additional pupils this week,
the school now numbers forty seven
having pupils from four counties.
The prospects for the year are We, Y
fine.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Howard have
gone on a visit to Mr.. James Lamb
near Lisbon. SALEMITE.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
Died.


AT his home in Clinton, Mr.. Miles
jackson of nalarial fever, ON Sun
day Sept. 9th. He had been sick
but a short while. Mr.. jackson was
born near Clinton Nov. 2, 1851. HI
was brought up here and had a great
many friends. He has been in the
employment OF Mr.. j. III. Royal,
some time past. He was a kind
man, and one of truth aud honor.
The funeral services were held by
the pastors of the Baptist and
Methodist churches. He leaves a
wife to nom her loss. We extend
our sympathy in her sore affiiction.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
SWore Him on Bushes Justice.

In recent court of a Sampson
Justice Of the Peace, witness was
called up to testify in a cause. The
Bible lay upon Ii table with num-
Der of other books, and by mistake
Busbees' N. @. Justice and Form
Book was handed the witness upon
which the oath was a administered.
The Justice never discovered his
mistake, and the witness kissed the
book with the usual reverence, and
never knew nut what he had been
sworn upon the Bible.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10

1t is with profound sorrow that
we chronicle the death of Mr.. John
ME Middleton. which occurred at
his home near Warsaw last Thurs
day the ard inst. Mr.. Middleton
was a young man just in the prime
of life. He was a pure, honest,
steady, kind and affectionate young
man. He lived a consistent chris
tian life. He had been a member
of the Presbyterian church at War
saw for some time. THE CAUCA-
SIAN extends it sympathy to the
bereaved family and friends in their
sad aff1iction.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
A Promising Young Boy.

The many friekds of Mr.. Wyatt
DeVane, former resident of Clin-
ton, now of Winston. will be pleased
to hear that he has left for Davidson
College to take a course preparatory
to enter the Presbyterian ministry.
Wyatt is an exceptionally bright
boy, and we predict for him bril-
liant future.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
Legal Notice /!

Having this day taken out
letters Of administration upon
the estate of d. 4. Watson. de
ceased, the undersigned hereby
gives notice to all persons in.
debted to said estate to come
forward and make immediate
payment. All persons holding
claims against said estate will
present the same, duly proven
according to law, on or before
the 9Th day of September, 1892
or this notice viii be plead in
bar of their recovery.
Mrs. JusEPgISE WATSON,
Adm inistratrix
Per Atty, Henry T. Faison.
SaOtl{)--4t
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
A Great Success.

a very large and appreciative au-
dience witnessed the Soiree Musical
concert given by the Misses John
son last Thursday evening in
Atkins Hall. 1t was very bril-
liant success in every respect. The
pieces rendered were q" Ong the
most difficult, rs we'll as most
famous composition. Special selec-
tions from Bellini, Won Weber,
Rossini, Haydn and MosZkOwski
were given.
The Misses johnson are very
promising Musicians. They have
already attained to some national
reputation by their performance in
Boston and other Northern cities
Miss Minnie Johnson's perfor-
nance on the Violin was eXcep.
tionally fire. Her finished and
scientific touch showed complete
mastery Of this instrument and the
most difficult pieces.
The performance was greatly en-.
HANGED by recitation Of Mrs. G. p
Johnson, who is a very fine elocu
zionist. 1t gave mirth as well as
pathos TO the entertainment. These
young ladies have just completed
their musical studies III the Conce'
vatory at Boston, and graduated
with high honors. Clinton il Ger.
tainly 10 be congratulated in having
such talent. They will give enter
tainnents at different places in tn
State this fall, the proceeds for TIL
benefit of the Odd Fellows Orphan
q sylunl at GOldsboro.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
Dropped Dead.

Mr.. James Ship, the Supt., of
the County Farm and poor house,
fell dead in the lot Tuesday morn
Ing. He had just gone out see about
the stock, and had been out only
few minutes when he died. He
was about 65 years old. He has had
charge of the County Farm for
a number of wears. He was man
very highly respected, and a very
good citizen in every respect. He
will be greatly missed at the farm.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
Another Cure for Rheumatism.

LAKE CITY. FLA.
P.P.P. Manuf'ing Co., Savannah Ga.
Gentlemen-I had rheumatism fof
over six years, and last May vas taken
down and confined to my bed. Ny legs
and feet were badly swollen and the
color of red apple, and was in fear
full condition. I heard of z. z. p.
tprickiy Ash, Poke Root and Psttssi
uml, and after seeing what the ingredi-
ents were-as tie formula is on the bot
tle-I conc .uded to try It. aud after TAX
ing three small bottles was able 10 90
down town and attend 10 my business.
and must say that feel ike another
man. Am now taking the large size,
and to-day believe that | will soon be
as likely as any man of sixty -one years
of age can expect to be.
A. G. LANG.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10

We would call the attention NJ
the town authorities 10 Two needed
Improvements Is. town. One Is the
briose near the Iostofiicc, at the cor
ner of DIR. G.. i. Johnson's lot. 1t
Is entirely too narrow for two and
there is mud hole in front of the
Murphy House which Is very disa-
greeable. The change should be
made before next week, when there
will be- Il large crowd here.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
CObb---Fennell.

Married, Miss DeLisle Fen
nell to Rev. N. B. Cobb, OF Raj
eigh. This very happy event
took place near Harrell's Store
last Thursday, the 3rd. Rev.
DR.. T. III. Pritchard, Of Whining
ton, officiating. Miss Fennell is
a daughter of the late air. Owen
Fennell, and is one of our most
popular and cultured ladies. DIR.
Cobb is very able and distin-
guished Baptist divine. They
have the best wishes and con-
CALCULATIONS Of THE CAUCASIAN.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
Masonic Funeral.

Of the late Thomas w. Rose de
ceased, will be 1T the residence OF
Chas. NJ. Rose, of Johnston county
on first Sunday in Oct, 1891, at 10
O'Clock a. m. All Masons in good
standing are cordially invited to at
tend. by order of Mill Greek Lodge
No. 125.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
ALL TugerGH SAMPSON.
Continued fiorn Fourth Page. |
LINGO.

AIN6O.
Ar. Editor, ~ your old friend and
brother, Mr.. Stub, has been quiet 80
long, please allow me short space
in your excellent paper.
Mr.. g. w. Naylor, one OF Samp-
son 5 public school teachers, il teach.
Ing at McMillian's Chapel. Cumbe,-
land county.
Misses Ada Jackson and Georgia
Hawley, two young and charming
ladies have been spending a week
at Dunn, n. c., where they seemed
to be hugely entertained by the
young people and especially the
young ladies. ssSrUB."
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
NOTICE..

CLINTON LOAN ASSOCIATION,
August 10th, 1891.
Depositors in this Bank have 40
just cause to fear the loss of their
deposits. But still somcare making
such calls. and To meet the "a ne Wa
are compelled to make collections.
Hence persons owing the Bank must
Immediately renew their paper By
Part payment and giving new note
for the balance.
]. L. STEWART,
aug2O-1m President.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
Tn DisneI Calis.

Headaches and Fevers, to cleansethe
system efectually, yet gently, when
costive or bilious, or when the blood
is impure or sluggish, to permanent
Is cure habitual constipation, to
awaken the kidneys a nd liver to q
healthy activity, without irritating
or weakening them, use Syrup OF
Figs.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
REID THIS.

All just back from Now York
Il all the Northern markets and
in now the largest line of Dry Goods,
Dress Goods, Shoes and Notions
ever carried iii Clinton. Let all
come and see before buying.
w. S. PATRICK.
A few of those heap trunks and
VuIises at
L. NJ. FEREELL's.
Big lot of Flour for sale cheap at
g. p. JOHNsoN's.
Send me all your old "war envel-
ops" Don't tear the stamp off. l
will pay cash for same.
\. NJ. GHiGGs, Clinton, n. {.
sept l0-lt
Mr.. w. II. Williamson has just re-
ceived Il very large voice of Har-
ness, Saddles, Brides, Halters,
Whips, &C., which he will sell at the
very lowest prices. Call and see him
at shop under CAUCASIAN office.
sept. 1O-tt'
We are just back from New York.
Our new goods commenced coming
in to-dcy. We have bought the larg-
est stock of goods we have ever car
ried. We are busy opening boxes,
hut come in and sec us. We will
have MT re to say next week.
Mrs. II. L. PETERSON & Co.
Point Lace Flour" at
II. NJ FERRELL's.
The best 80 cent hirt, Counter
panes 81 to S1.75, Hats % cents to
81, Suspenders 10 cents to IS cents,
Dress Goods cents to Is cents pei
yard, Shirts so cents to 81, Harmo'
nicas 5 cents to so. Flour $3.50 tC
$G.75. Tomatoes, Beef, Oysters,
Salmon, HOLSTERS, Ham, Ok Tongue
&C., III cans, all for sal, by
B. F. POWELL.
Il. II. Snuffat
T. NJ. FERRELL's
y fresh lot Of good Fiour, just
from the mill, just received at
II. NJ. FERRELL's.
Another large lot Of these beauti
ful glaS Pitchers. only % cents at
w. H. DUNCAN's.
Starch at T. Nj, FERRELL's
II have a job lot Of Pants that
will sell at cost.
w. II. DUNCAN.
"Pearline" at
II. NJ. FERRELL's
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
Index to New Advertisements.

NOTICE.. NJ. Spell.
Ladies.-Moore & Stanford.
NOTICE to Creditors.-A. III. King.
a., Legal Notice.-!Irs Josephine
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE |

DY VIRTUE OF AN exc
- cution in my hand for col
lection, in favor of j. G. Holmes,
and against the Wilmington.
Clinton an Warsaw Telegraph
Company, l will sell by public
auction, at the Courthouse door
in Clinton, on Monday, the 18th
day of October, 1891, for cash
TO the highest bidder, all the
rights, franchises, poles, wires,
batteries, instruments and fix
lures Of the said Wilmington,
Clinton and Warsaw Telegraph
Company.
J. NJ. SPELL, Sheriff.
This Sept. 9Th, 1891.-l0-4t
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10

My Stables are i'll very good con-
dlion, and the horses will be kept
hereafter ut very reasonable rates.
Good shelter for buggies.
EyExETT PETERSON.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10

letter, Saltrheum aud Cancer are all
cured by p. p. 2. The effects on these
diseases are percep.ible after the FIRST
bottle of p. z. z. was used.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10

Randall Pope, the retired druggist Of
Madison, Fla, says p. p. z. is the best
Alternative il .he market, and he has
handled and sold all the sarsaparillas
and blood medicines that were adyer-
tised.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10

Fry sipelas.-I. L. Irwin. of Thomas
vile. Ga, says he was afflicted with Fry
sipelas for ten years and was only cured
when p. p. z. was used.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
NOTICE.!

1T AVINGTHlS DAY QUAIL
IL flied as executor of James
Britt, notice is hereby given to all
owing said estate to make immedi-
ate payment. All persons holding
claims against said estate must be
presented to the undersigned within
inc year from this date or this NO
lice will be plead In bar Of their re-
cavery. TEMPY BRITT,
Executrix.
august 18th. 1S9i.--aug2O-4tE
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-10
Notice to Creditors.

MAKE NOTICE THAT /
l. have this day administered
upon the estate Of Henry King,
deceased, and all persons hold
ing claims against said estate
will present the same duly pro-
ven according to law, or or be-
fore September 7th, 1892, or
tins notice will be plead in bar
OF their recovery. All Lersons
indebted TO said estate, either
by note or account. will please
come forward and make iinne-
date settlement.
Respectfully,
A. 81. KING, Admir-.
HENRY E. FAIsoN, Atty.
Sept. 7th, 1891.-i0-4t