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The morning call., 1891-03-25

The names of Thomas Connors and Ed
ward Hawkins appear on the book at the
Southern Station with the charge of grand
larceny after the former and that of felony
after the latter. Hawkins claims that he
was enticed to Conn0rs' room at 113 Fourth
street, where his watch was forcibly taken
from him. The felony charge was entered
on the representations of Connors.
The morning call., 1891-03-25
WHEAT sPECULAToRs.
Rumors Of a Strong Combination to Contro
May Deliveries.


CHICAGO, March pa local paper says
there nave been rumors on the Board Of
Trade for some time to the effect that a
corner was being worked in May wheat,
the cornerers having begun to buy when
the price was about SO or "a cents. The
rumors have variously pointed to com5ina-
ton of New York and Chicago men and to a
clique of ChicagOans exclusively. Now, it
is asserted, it has been learned that many of
the buying orders have come from New
York, and chiefly through commission
houses here connected by private wires with
manipulators must now be high up in the
millions. The Northwest and heavy local
spectators have R shortage which aggre-
gates 80, 0O0, 900 TO 100000 bushels. If the
supposed intention of working prices up to
ST. % the profits would aggregate over
S5,000000.
The morning call., 1891-03-25

HoLBRooK (Ariz). March A.-Father J.
p. Dole, a Catholic priest, was shot to-day
by drunken Mexican named Martin
Chacon. The Mexican has been arrested
and is now in confinement. The trouble
arose over an order of the priest TO girl not
to keep company with the Mexican.
The morning call., 1891-03-25
Burned to Death.

number Of workmen were raising still in
the yards of the Underwater Oil Refining
Company at Constable Hook to-day. a large
pipe burst and the oil became ignited and
poured down on the unfortunate workmen.
The flames were extinguished as quickly as
possible, but John Hayes, Michael HALEY
ana George Gregory were burned to death,
and John Anderson and John Gallagher so
frightfully burned that they cannot re-
cover.
The morning call., 1891-03-25
The Temnsranne Canse

MARysvILLE, March 24.-The first an
nual convention of the w. G. T. q. of SUIT
ter and Yuba counties opened here last
evening. Delegates are present from all
the unions iu the district, and many fraternal
delegates came from Butte, Placer and Santa
Clara counties. An excellent entertainment
was given last evening, and to-day was de-
voted to hearing reports and reading papers.
Another entertainment was given this even
i'm
The morning call., 1891-03-25

d. w. Welty, one of the leading lawyers OF
CHehas, Wash, died yesterday morning from
AN at ack OF Ia grippe and pneumonia He was
born In Pennsylvania and was 60 years old. He
served two terms IN the senate of Nevada, aud
was once Grand Master of the California Grand
Lodge OF |. o. o. f. He was the author OF the
" Law Of Assessments" and at lhe time of his
death was compiling a work on The "Construc-
ton Of Statutes" HIS remains Will b. forwarded
10 Sacramento aud buried by the DAD Fellows.
The morning call., 1891-03-25
THE SUGAR DRAWBACK.
Scheme to Cover the Losses of the April De-
clinA in Primes

NEW YORK, March 24.-The Herald this
morning says: The Sugar Trust in anticipa-
ton of heavy loss on large amount of sugar
held by the concern on April 1st, is getting
in some fine work to protect themselves. As
outlined py well-informed sugar man. the
move seems to be nothing short of plan to
make the Government pay over to the trust
more than enough to cover the loss in SELL
ing these goods at the April decline. The
law provides for drawback of 21h cents per
pound on export sugars, and that drawback
is precisely what the trust is believed to be
after. The popular opinion is that the sugar
will be sent abroad in order to secure the
drawback and then will be brought back and
Snld at Anril prices
The morning call., 1891-03-25
Good Fruit Crops Expected.

VACAvILLE, March 24.--Present indica.
tions point to remarkable fruit crop this
season. Cherries are so far matured that
shipments are expected within three weeks,
about ten days earlier than last year. Peach
and apricot trees are loaded with fruit and
thinning will have to be resorted to in order
to save the crop. Experienced orchardists
anticipate cherries will exceed all other
crops. proportionately. The weather is
magnificent for ripening fruit.
The morning call., 1891-03-25
Robbed ON the Street.

Gus Harrison ard f. E. Haskin robbed
Frank Halton of $50 in money and a watch
last night at the corner of Pine aud Dupont
streets. They were arrested by Officers
Mccarthy, Warnock and Gibson. Charges
of robbery were preferred against them.
The morning call., 1891-03-25
Will Have Another Railroad.

HoLBRooK (Ariz.). March 24.-The people
of this town are elated over the passage of
the bill debarring new railroads from taxa
ton for the next twenty years. This gives
Holbrook another road. to run from San
Diego, Cal, to Pueblo, Colo.
The morning call., 1891-03-25
Cnnnterfeit Of Cash soi,aa

TACOMA, March "a. = Special United
States Treasury Agent Mukey this evening
brought from Portland $4,000 liz counterfeit
of money. For the past ten days he has been
watching one b. Rocks, who was suspected
OF passing counterfeit Of money. Rocks had
The morning call., 1891-03-25
Arrest Of tho Halevs.

Patrick Haley and his wife, Bridget, were
arrested yesterday for battery, on COM
plant of Mrs. Celia Foster of 80 Converse
street. The latter is the owner of some
ducks which strayed into the yard of the
Haleys on Sunday. The neighbors quar-
relied, came to blows, and apparently Mrs.
Foster received much the worse of the en-
puunter
The morning call., 1891-03-25
Thieying Chinese Confess.

ONTARIO CALI March 24.-The store of
Lother & Arnold at Chino was burgiarized
last night and $3.50 worth of goods stolen.
The goods were recovered from two China
men named John Quong and Ling Quong,
who were arrested and confessed the crime.
The morning call., 1891-03-25
SIashed His inv.

Fred Glave was stabbed last night by
Harry Stamford in the saloon of John
S tump on Third street, between King and
Berry. The trouble arose as to who was to
treat. The wounded man was attended at
the Receiving Hospital by DIR. A. p.
OBrien. Stanford was locked up on a
charge Of assault to murder.
The morning call., 1891-03-25

Charles f. Chckering who since the death OF
his father, Jonas Chickering, has carried on the
business OF manufacturing the famous Chicken
ing piano. died on Monday evening at his resi-
dence in New York. City. Chickerng Hall. in
Fifth avenue, near Eighteenth street, one OF The
halls iu New York, was built by anu named after
him.
Captain A. p. Ankney. a Pacific Coast pioneer
OF 1S47, and well known tn most PEG lie engaged
in business in the Northwest. died at Salem,
Oregon, ON Monday night, aged 20 years.
The morning call., 1891-03-25
Resignation and Promotion.

PORTLAND, March 24-Chief Clerk w.
T. Henry of the Railway Mail Service has
resigned and Robert NJ. Collier, who has
been on the run between Portland and Spo-
kane Fails, has been promoted to the va
cancy.
The morning call., 1891-03-25
End of a Gelehrated Case.

HnLsBoRo Oregon, March 24-Charles
Odds, Familiarity known as SANDY Olds,"
who was convicted OF manSlaughter on his
fourth trial, was to-day sentenced by Judge
Taylor to one year in the State Penitentiary.
The morning call., 1891-03-25
His Injuries We're Fatal,

Tucson (Ariz). March 24.-J. J. Meade,
the brakeman injured in the wreck yester-
day near Ga Bend, died this afternoon at
the Sisters Hospital The body will be
sent to Missouri
The morning call., 1891-03-25
BORN.


CEFoUS-JoNES-In this city, March %, 1891. by
the Rev. $. V. Leech, DID, James Cefous and
Deborah Jones.
ISSELL-McCARTHY-In this city. March %.
1891. Frank J. Wlssell and Mary Mccarthy.
GIANOTTI-ZOLLER-In this CITY. March %. 1S91,
by the Rev. f. Reiser. RinaIdo Gianotti and Min
ME Zoler, both of San francisco.
FELKER-TAYLOR-In this city. March %, 1891,
by the Rev. DIR. Case, John Feiker anu Eva A
Taylor. both of Cloverdale.
The morning call., 1891-03-25
The Treasurer Sued.

Alfred Clarke has commenced suit against
J. II. Widber. the Treasurer of this city, to
compel him to register certain salary war
rants, nine in number, amounting to SLIPS.
The plaintiff alleges that he purchased the
The morning call., 1891-03-25

warrants, which are payable u the second
class out of the Nineteenth-street Extension
Fund, and requested the defendant to reg
lister them as required by the Consolidation
Act, but that he refused to do so.
The morning call., 1891-03-25
HOLBROOK's DANGER.
The Little Colorado River Rapidly Washing
AWAY Its Banks

Away It's Banks.
HoLBRooK (Arz) March 24.-Heavy
snow and rain have been prevailing in this
section for the last two days and the Little
Colorado is booming. Ii the river continues
high some valuable property here is bound
to be washed down the river. The railroad
company has had gangs of men and work
trains working all last night to prevent
washOuts here and at Navajo Springs. The
citizens of Holbrook have been protecting
the town by putting in brush and trees
along the river bank. The bank to-day is
being cut away by the current at the rate of
ten fact hnnr-
The morning call., 1891-03-25

For the first time in the history of the
State, white men are now doing house plas-
tering in Georgia. Heretofore the work has
been done by NEGROES.
The morning call., 1891-03-25

General John {. Lee, at ole time Lieutenant
Governor of Ohio and a conspicuous officer In
ROsecraus' army during the war, died at Toll do,
Ohio. last night,
The morning call., 1891-03-25
LATEST sHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

Movements of Trtnsatia itic Steamers.
NEW YURk-Arrived Mar 24-Stmr Wyoming,
from Liverpool
The morning call., 1891-03-25
A MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING.
The San Diego Police Receive Report of q
Strange Case.

Strange Case.
SAN DIEGO, March 2+-Last Friday sew
eral spOrtsmen were hunting in the vicinity
of Swetzers Canyon, near this city, when
shot was heard. Presently Il wagon drove
by and the hunters saw the body of man
in the wagon with his head full of shot. The
driver said the man had been accidentally
shot and he was taking the body to town.
The hunters waited until to-day to see an
account of the affair in the papers, but not
seeing it, reported the case TO the police.
The body never reached this city aud the
Ofncers are investigating the my stery.
The morning call., 1891-03-25
verd;ct in the Vincent Trial.

FRESNO, March 24.-Dr. Vincent was
found guilty of murder by the Jury this
afternoon. Vincent murdered his wife.
The morning call., 1891-03-25
BIRTHS Observation-Disclosures

birth, marriage and death notices sent by mall
will not be inserted. They must be handed In
either OF the publication Offices and be Endorsed
with the name and residence OF persons authorized
to have the sane published
BORN.
DAVIS-In this city, March "a 1891. to the wife Of
George Ii. Davis, a daughter.
SULLIvAN-In this city March %, 1891, to the
wife OF Henry L. Sullivan i son.
KRAMER-In this city. March %. 1891, to the wife
OF George Kramer, a daughter.
MILLER-Iu this city, March IL, 1891, to the wife
of William +. Miller, daughter
The morning call., 1891-03-25

The Senate bill providing for the dissolution
and winding up Of savings banks, trust com
panies and banks OF deposit, and providing Tor
the disposition of all funds deposited there aud
not claimed within i've years afleF such BANKS
have ceased 10 do business or after Inc
mencenIent OF proceedings 10 dissolve, was
passed.
The ponderous County Government BIZ was
passed yesterday morning In The Senate. The
bill puts Sacramento in the fifth class ms cad OF
the fourth, her present stai US, but makes no
changes In the salaties OF officers The section
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-05-07

The hardest blow yet struck the
vaunted tin-p plate clause Of the
Mckinley tariff act, which goes into
effect July 1st, next, was given by
Hon. David A. Wells, who says that
the Standard Oil Monopoly will
thereby be benefited to the extent
of 81, ,0OO, 900 year In draw backs,
on the tin used in its export pack
ages Mr.. Wells says that notice was
served on Mr.. Mckinley and his Re-
publican associates by the Standard
Oil people that unless their interests
were taken care Of by the insertion
of provision allowing draw back
on imported tin-plate used in the ex-
portatiOn of domestic products they
would defeat the bill. The PRO vi.
sion was inserted, and under it this
wealthy monopoly will get its tim
plate for about 1882 q box, while all
ordinary consumers will have to pay
about $500 box. The people also
served motto 5..on Congress that tn ey
needed some remedial laws, but the
people were hooted at. They have
nothing to do with this plutocratlc
government. They haven't eh !!
They will show Won.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-05-07

A number Of papers and politi-
clans are claiming that if the Sub
Treasury plan were put into opera
tion, that paper money would i'm
mediately depreciate. If any of
these parties can show that this sys-
tenn of finance this system Of get
ting money directly to the people. a
money based upon the necessities Of
life) would reduce such money below
par with gold land this is the severest
test) then we will never again raise
our voice in advocacy of the system.
Who accepts the challenge?
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-05-07
BLACK RIVER ITEMS.
A Favored Part of North Caro-
lima.

A friend who has just returned
from quite a prolonged visit in the
Of Clear Run, Sampson
county, fun finishes us some interesting
items regarding that locality.
Clear Run IL an inte resting lit le
village with two turpentine distitle-
ries and store, with another store
within two miles, all of which are
doing a good and profitable business.
The steamer Lisbon makes two trips
per week to Wilmington and return
when the state of water (about e. hht
months i'm the year, will allow. car
rying good freights, besides several
passengers, both ways. There is no
liquor sold i'm that part of The town
ship, and but very little profanity
used by the people, nearly all of
whom are members Of some church.
The farming lands are excellent and
are well cultivated by thrifty, kind
hearted and hospitable yeomanry,
who are free from debt with no cor
roding mortgages on their property
to eat away the substance in interest
money. Our friend had for his es-
cort, a bright blue. eyed miss, who
in very few years will take posses
sion of the hearts Of the young gal
isnts of Sampson and possibly OF
some other place, but we can't tell
who will be the favored Une-Wil
Messenger.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-05-07
500 Reward. 800,

The readers of THE CAUCASIAN
will be pleased to learn that there is
at least ane dreaded disease that sci
ence has been able to cure in all its
stages, and that is Catarrh. Hall's
Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fra
ternity. Catarrh being a constitu-
tional disease, requires constitu-
tional treatment. Hall's Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting di-
rectly ON the blood and mucus SUI
faces of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation of the disease,
and giving the patient streagth, by
building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work.
The proprietors have so mach faith
in its curative powers, that they Of
fer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure.
Send for list Of testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, Ohio.
1@Sold by druggists at 75 cents.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-05-07

Some people, ignorant of what
good editing is, imagine the getting
up Of selected matter the easiest
work in the world to do, whereas it
is the incest work done done q news
paper. If they see the editor with
scissors in his hand they are sure to
say: "Eh, that's the way you are
getting up original matter eh?" ac-
companying their new, witty ques-
tion with an idiotic wink or smile.
The facts are that the interest, the
variety and the usefulness of a pa.
per depend in no small degree upon
the selected matter, and few men
are capable for the position who
would not themselves be able 10
write many of the articles .hey Sc
lect. A sensible editor desires con-
siderable select matter, because he
knows that one mind cannot make
so good a paper as five on six.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-05-07
ga STITCH IN TIME SAVES
NINEw

Don't wait to get sick, but when
you begin to feel bad come and get
dose Of medicine and prevent sick
ness. This is the proper use Of med
icine. If you will do this you will
scarcely ever have DOCTORS bill TO
pay or lose months Of time, and
put your friends and relatives to
such deal Of trouble.
In addition to my complete line
of pure and reliable Drugs, | carry
Warmers Log Cabin Remedies, B.
b. b., the s. 5. S., Quininc In small
and large quantities; Simmons Liv-
er Regulator, Famous Specific Or
ange Blossom, Cuticura Remedies,
DIR. Pierces Favorite Prescription,
the Golden Medical Discovery,
Horse and Cattle Powder Il pound
packages prepared by the Herb Co.
of w. Va, Quaker brandt
Prescriptions carefully compound
ed. Local and Office practice upon re-
quest. Respectfully,
aug1-tf DR.. II. III. HOLIDAY.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-05-07
SAMPSON ITEMS.
A Clinton Correspondent Of the
Wilmington Messenger says:

A Clinton Correspondent Of the
Wilmington Messenger says:
Rev. s. NJ. Ashby, the new Meth
Odist pastor, is highly esteemed by
his own people and the public gen
orally. His preaching is earnest an d
acceptable, and he devOtes himself
largely to pastoral work throughout
his charge.
There has been for some time
quite dearth OF interesting hap
peningsin Sampson. Perhaps, how
ever, this speaks we'll for our people
as "no ncws' is said to be "no
news"
Your correspondent hea RS Of fdiph-
liberia in our neighboring county of
Duplin.
Passing along the plank sidewal k
on which Edward n. Butler was ta-
ken to his home, after being fatally
shot on the 18th of April, 1890, last
Saturday, your correspondent saw
part of the blood splot.:hes which
the exposure of thirteen months has
not obliterated.
Five building and loan associations
are operating here. Are not B. 4 L.,
like real estate booms, getting to he
q "leetlen over done.
Strawberries are moving right
lively. No returns have yet bee.l
had.
Vegetation has put out rapidly fol
the past ten days. Our shade trees
are indeed things of beauty. Clinton
would be a mighty nice place for
some of your tired city folks to visit
during the cheated term"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-05-07
Specimen Cases,

s. II. Clifford, New Cassei, Wis.,, was
t.oubled with neuralgia and rheumatism,
his stomach was dlsordered, his Liver
was affected to an alarming degree, ap-
petite fell away, and he was terribly re-
duced in flesh and strength. Three bot
ties of Electric Bitters cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, Ill.,,
had running sore on his leg of eight
years standing. Used three bottles of
Electric Bitters and seven boxes of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and his leg is
sound and well. John Speaker, Cataw-
ba, o., had five laige Fever sores on his
leg, doctors said he was incurable. One
bottle Electric Bitters and one box of
Bucklen's Arnica Salye cured him entire
ly. Sold at so cents and 81 per bottle at
r. H, Holidays Drug Store; John r.
Smith, druggist, Mount Olive, N. c.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-05-07
ROSEBORO DOTS.
Especial Correspondent.)

May lst, 1891.
We often hear persons speaking
Of the neat appearance OF the town
Of Clinton. Mr.. j. r. Caudle, the
ever clever and attentive agent of
the G. F. & Wv. R. r., at Roseboro,
after a recent visit to Clinton, ex-
presses himself as highly pleased
with the town and the hospitality OF
its citizens.
DIR. j. F. Highsmith, and wife of
Fayetteville, are visiting relatives
in this section.
On account of the feeble health of
the Princip al, the school at Hayne
closed yesterday.
Mis-, Mary dicks, of Mount Olive,
who has been teaching music at
Hayne Academy, returned home to-
day.
Mr.. ;eorge NJ. Rose, Of Fayette-
vile, was in town to-day.
Mr.. P. III. Williams, of the firm
of White & Williams, is at Elizabeth
City on business.
Rev. Mr.. Reid will preach here
the second Sunday in this month at
8 O'Clock p. NJ. SWINBURNE.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-05-07

Ii will cost you nothing and wilt
surely do you good, II you have a
Cough, Cold, or any trouble with
Throat, Chest or Lungs. Dr. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
C"ughs and Colds Is guaranteed to
give relief, or money will be paid
back. Sufferers from La Grippe
found it just the thing and under its
use had Il speedy and perfect fecov-
cry. Try sample bottle at our ex-
pense and learn for yourself just how
good a thing it il. Trial bottles free
at the drugstore of DIR. r. III. Holli-
day, Clinton, n. c., and j. X. Smith,
Druggist, Mt. Olive, N. G. Large
size so cents and $I.00.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-05-07
BILL LIKES 'EM.
Fife Says the Press is a Power in
the Land and He is Right.

Mr.. Fife in his closing remarks
last night gave the newspapers kind
ly recognition, which we for our
part appreciate. He said: ''I thank
the newspapers for whit they have
said kind about us in everyway and
/ pray that we shall see the day
when the secular press shall preach
the gospel throughout the land. The
press is indeed power in the land
and pray that GODS blessings may
may rest upon every editor and
printer in town." Thank you, bro
ther Fife. may heavens bles sings
rest upon you and Your work. RAJ
eigh Visitor.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-05-07
CALVIN J. ROwDEN.

Calvin J. Bowden Was born Febru-
ary 10th, 1915, and departed this
life the 9th day OF April. 1891.
The subject Of this notice served
about four years i'm the Confederate
army. He had always been vigor-
Gus and healthy prior 10 The time he
was taken sick. He lad every at.
tention that could be rendered by
his physician, but his disease would
not , ield 10 medical treatment, be-
ing too far advanced I'm age. Up to
his sickness, being Of an active and
and industrious disposition, he had
always been a hard worker, and 10y
his indomitable will and energy had
accumulated a goo 'ly share of this
worlds goods. He was good citi-
zen and was a consistent member OF
the NJ. Z. Church. &.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-05-07
Bucklen's Arnica Saive.

The best Salve i'm the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
ver Sores. Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains. Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles. or no pay
required. 1t il guaranteed t, give per.
fect satistactlCn, or money refunded.
Price Is cents per box. For sale by
DR.. r. III. HOLIDAY, Clinton. and j.
K. SMITH, Druggist. Mount Olive, y. c.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-05-07

SYMPToMs-Moisture; intense itch
ing and sti,glng: most ut night worse
by scratching. If allowed TO continue
tumors form, which often bleed and ul-
ecratc, becoming very sore. SwAYN.'s
OINTMENT stops the itching and bleed
ing, heals ulcerati6R, and la most cases
removes the tumor. At druggists, or
BY mail, for SO cents.
UR. SWAYNE s. SON,
feb2l-6m Philadelphia
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-05-07
A INDUSTRIOUS SAD RECORD.
Much Talent and Manhood Lost
to the State During April.

North Carolina lost many useful,
prominent and some able men in
April. Its neurology shows: Col:
William l.. Saunders, Gov. Daniel
G. Fowle, James P. Speight, Col.
John A. Cameron, DR.. James Il. Ell
lis, Col. Julius A. Gray, Prof. 1. L..
Wright, DIR. F. Scarr, Maj. Lucius
w. Faison, Robert H. Henderson,
DR.. G. G. Smith, Capt. Jno.C. James,
DR.. James w. Aston, DR.. Frank NJ.
Garrett, Major William A. Hearne
and John g. Haigh.-Wil. Messen-
ger.
Will the birth list for the mon th
furnish men equal to filling their
shoes