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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-09-21
RESPONSIBILITY goa slusoess-
81 Bsand~r~d" Mass he Accepted - C~&-
fe..len b, q aenAn TrtsanaA

u
fs..Ion b, n aHaAn Trssan.A
The ass,ree II responsibility for hiun-
der IL the hArie~. q al things 20 e!sclde
Morally we feel certain thsr. IL often
zone ~ all. nor do wo believe that there
L. any one who a. regards his own ex-
periencs will question the accuracy Of
that statement We know that the act
or speech. or avoidAnceof either. was alb
solutely involuntary The name wits
are suspended. gone wool gathering
for a moment. just as completely a. hts
physical power would be suspended BY
momentary stroke Ct paralysis. he il as
sure of his own guiltle~sness as Of his
own existence. and surprising his sure
ness sincere he is entirely in the sight
IL is probable. however. that III mnst
cases-certainly in sorne-there Is par
tial responsibility. the victim having
been able by concentrating attention to
keep out Of the liability TO mental acci-
dent.
The switchman knows that his mind
must not go as the train approaches, and
consequently even wien tlIcd 10 UeAtu
physically hs holds it there and the train
passes on in safety. We have a good
deal of control over the mind. though il
Is not complete. or the management OF
human affairs would soon become I'M
possible. The absentminded man, who
Is the commonest kind of sufferer from
the disease we speak of, generally knows
when he must not be absentminded and
can hold his attention fixed until the
special crisis is past. The sufferer is not
responsible for his failure, but for not
keeping his mind in the condition in
| which the failure could not occur.
At all events it is impossible to admit
the excuse of blundering while on duty
into human pleas. There can be no per-
feet evidence except that Of the accused,
which cannot be received without abol-
ishing the rules of circumstantial ev:~
dence altogether. Il Numbered" mat
beaccepted as confession by human tribu-
nals-not as plea justifying acquittaL
A man might otherwise sign check he
had no right to sign. and then plead that
he did it Observation-Disclosures Spec
| tafor
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-09-21
Is HE A TRAITOR?

An Offer to Shake Hands over the Rob-
bling and Oppression of the People.
Mr.. Murat Halstead, commenting
on the change of Mr.. Cleveland since
the election, says:
"The President has held out a
hand to the Republicans to be shaken
on the understanding that if help
can be found in the Republican par
ty to carry the unconditional repeal
Of the Sherman law there will be no
hurry to repeal the Mckinley law,
for after all the only menace of our
welfare is not protection or reciproc-
ity, but the paying of gold for silver
and the meddlesomeness of the silver
cranks ~ tt.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-09-21
Chilhr~n'sIut,S

ieac htf- " men water t.xps.
what is the great chapp, "a
place: Pupil--The chAnv,
Schoolmaster-Johpp,,.
the largest diamond field. -
Johnrie-up at the ~
grounds, sir."-Judge.
Johnny, what is ki~.-
thing which You can't desr.
yer tongue, but Yer can e,~
with ysr lips" said Johppf
per's Bazaar.
Miss Tenseason-Its Al.
man committed suicide on :,
count. Little Boy ,inqpir,.IJ
Was he afraid you'd msrry III
Good News.
Pretty tercher-Now, Joh,.,
YOU tell me what is meant br,
Gle? Johnny-les'm. No.
eff yew don't ketch the new 81
will be a miracle"
Papa" said Fred, III Won't
me a dollar I'll give YOU su,,l
"Well, let's hear first what h,
ent is to be-" said his ta,b-
cent" said Fred. Harpcr', !,
People.
Mr.. Figg-i iere is Chips
that | bought down town fg !
Tommy-You don't never IN
nothing without it has a strll,1
some way or other.-lndiss
Journal.
Mamma-Well, May, how Il !
like the circus! Did you gr
baby elephant some peanut9
No, ma'am. | thought I'd
were not good for babies, 50 I'll
share myself.
This story is about Philai.
twins. The nurse was giving
a bath. Later, hearing the I'll
laughing In bed, she said; W.
you children laughing about
nothing" replied Edna, s0hr
have given Edith two BATH
haven't given me any,
Barbara is a Boston girl, q
course very polite. She can
ming into the house and said:
ma, | met the postman and
the letters, and he said 'Thank
"And what did you say to
asked her mother. ooh,
pheasant dreams.'"
Little Burleigh, you'll readI
derstand, was a Boston boy.
only 8 years old. The Other z
mother heard him say: "Wh
mans fell down; must pick tW1
up" Two photographs had
from a table. One was of tb
boy himself, the other was Of
Brooks!
A son of a dignifed HartfOt1
although not old in years, hs.
bit of age in his brains. Thsn
observe the custom of a silent
sing at the table, and at dlHEi
centlythe 6-year-old spoke Up
don't you say it aloud, pa"
can say it aloud if you cho0s
son." replied the father, and d
his head solemnly the little
originated this unique grace
have mercy on these victuslS
York Tribune.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-09-21


1Es Pheasant Day"
Il. .mun,~r~Nt down 10 the f"os %
wn..a~xrxa mxwcr~. wh.srr be hsifaS At%u'
a. rx~- NJ, hour Here dsy c"srse' ~
"a an.. a, sls. same moment s<ssA
nursir~d ehslarwn howr In sight up unr
sreuusL They beiongsd TO - ,n''i>.
Sunday school and this Vas use @
their annual exrarsson Ia . uea&n
grove. The steamer that wAs 20
,hrsa there was lying at the WHAT 49,
Clhimrais. with every faculty ON tbs
slrrs. was dividing has attention nra~"
che ..~n.r.sr. tbs. ,-oltcxuan and the aP-
ur,a~h,ng baftAlous 81 boys and siFaS
He moved rapidly mp tho asenne sh"r'
distance. allowed part Of the f'sS]<
sson 10 pass him. doiTed his cap 10 one Oh
the teachers and fell in
When alnoS, AZ the gate thro'ish
which he had 10 pass before reaching
the steamer, he ducke his head, squirfn-
ed in among the folds OF the tcacnsf
skirt, who happened "a he very s's"''
and in another moment thimnii0 was
safely aboard he mingled among the
other boys and girls AMI made hinstA
very much at home by the time the
steamer had got under way Chimrnie
had been closely surveyed on account OF
his shabby apps arance. One boider than
the rest approached him and said:
Say. YOU don't belong TO our school.
wv hat We givin us--go on now 90
Whose class We inF
.Shut your head. will yerY and Chin
mic looked so threatening that the boy
inquired no further.
Chimmie changed his place and ap-
preached little fellow who was stand
ing looking over the side
Say" said Chimmie, ''who's de mug
wild de white collar on his necky at the
same time indicating the gentleman he
meant, who stood not far away. by al
inclination of his head.
why. that's the minister, said the
boy.
"And who's 'es whskers in de hatT'
Chimmie further inquired.
THE superintendent"
Chimmie walked away. At the grove
he had delightful time, although he
knew none Of the company. The min
lister had spoken to him and gave him
lots to eat and plenty Of milk to drink
when the refreshments were served.
Chimmie had not enjoyed such a royal
time before and felt disposed to chum
with the others. The latter, however,
did not regard the youngster faverably.
and Chimmie was obliged to keep good
deal to his own company.
On the return trip the minister came
up to him and asked: my little fellow,
do you belong to the Sunday SCHOOL, You
seem to be enjoying yourself"
Chimmie looked the minister all over
before answering.
II dunno" he said, "but want to-"
The minister, who was q big hearted
man, spoke kindly to Chimmie, and when
the latter returned to the dingy street.
with which he had always been familiar
the other gamins noticed a change in
him and could not account for it, as he
went silently to his humble home. Chin
mic had intended only to have an e4cur-
sion, bat 1t improved his character, and
Sunday schools are now amshg the
things that he loves, especially in the
summer time.-Detroit Free Press.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-09-21
VINO MAKES Our LaHsz

One of the senators who governs us
and legislates for us Is named Roach.
The official report, upon examination
made by the government, shows that he
stole $64 900 from q national bank In
Washington.
The scene of the crime is only a few
hundreds Of yards from the senate cham
Der. where Roach sits as one of our
rulers and lawmakers. Can Roach be
punished? Not much.
Why not?
Because he's q Democratic senator.
and his conviction would hurt ''the dear
old partY."@People's Party PAPER.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-09-21
HOW She Made n Sans..,-

With . Sweet sweet ethereal looking girls
t;a ,.n Boston infection and pronuncias
sion were talking together in the straat
49,, are you going to the Worlds
thn urawied one. Il want to-" was
- e measured answer in a voice ike
~ money but I'm afraid I'll have a
-cnance to let ny whiskers grow before 7
Ga 'nee' Every mouth opened wide.
anu every eye stared stupidity at her
pe'ty race. She sat serenely uncon-
scious OF the sensation she haf mr.
auced-- Prass
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-09-21
Use of Proverbs.

The wisdom Of nations lies in that
proverbs which are brief and pitbv
Collect and learn them. They are no.
ablo measures and directions for 800,
me. You have much in little TIL
save tune in speaking. and upon occas;ey
may be the fullest and safsst ano' aslon
Penn. >1as"ers.-
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-09-21
Read With Mora Inter..t.

The Behring sea umpires are pretty
big men, and their decision will be OF
vast importance to the world. But lust
at present to the syerage young Ameri-
can citizen Of male gender the decisions
OF the baseball umpire often called
''empire," are much morS interesting
New York Tribune.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-09-21

When you don't get your paper
send us a postal card at once. Don't
wait two or three weeks. We will
send you the missing copy and also
investigate the trouble. (tf.)
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-09-21

When The CAUCASIAN 8
900 subscribers some OF oui
subscribers will say 81 was ~, I,
early friends. 1 helped oO' h
circulation by sending ID 4
new subscribers"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-09-21
The Prayer of q Small Boy.

A boy of was crazy for a drum, to
which his mother and the other inmates
Of the house objected on account of the
noise they knew he would make. One
night after he got in bed his mother
heard him repeating earnestly:
Now lay me down to sleep
IYant a drum
pray the Lord my soul to keep
/ want a drum.
II l should die before / wake
want 4 drum.
Ipray the-Lord- my-soul-to-take-
I-want-a-drum-
just as he was falling into dreamland.-
New Orleans Picayune.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-09-21
mark


in the world or not; he would
tie dogs to tin pals than folnJ
reasonings of Euclid, ratnd
frecrsckers in the pockets Of
gentlemen than master the
three; rather trade marbles III
hooks than form an acqua
with the English grammsI
little boy of three or four
ago had good reason to dresa
to school, because the tescDe
generally q raw-boned map
as a cord OF elm, who coU
hoarsely and swing a club -
could be heard a mile; but Ir
ers nowadays are generalNJ
young ladies, who rule more
than fear, 80 there is really ho
why Johnnie and Willie shoD'
gaining an education. oC
they will need an CIV
some day they will have to ng
how they can make $40 a
$50 worth of stuff in a mon
then they will sit in the
gloom Of their desolate p
and rake over the cold ashes y
ed opportunities, and Wish
the golden hours of chllan" 4
had paid less attention TO " "
and fish hooks and more to
Guffey and his justly cs'
Readers.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-09-21
Pleasing Prospect.

Hardly any money in circulation in
American said Mime. Patti pleasantly.
THAT will never do. / must run over
for another little farewell tour?"-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-09-21

TIMOTHY, n. {, Ny, T.. /
EDITOR CAUCASlASLt.3
seen much from the Csa4As
ner | will ask the l.sy. Ia.
question. Who MAS the - .
bring evidence against 81
cause her to be Condemn
close, Hurrrah for the 90
corner, don't let it die
Your unAusair|
lLuu N
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-09-21

"John Sherman a patrlo. 4
WYNN New York
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-09-21
The Little boy of To-day

The little boy of to-day is
deal like the little boy Of tha3
forty years ago; in that he h's
90 to school, with a hatred @
to be measured. He doesn't =
care whether he makes
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-09-21

NEWTON GROW y
CAUcASIAS-Ix,rl r~A,I
Stricklan's question. C,,t'
vas Gov. Is year. Is.1.
ma a question. When ss,,S-S
pen made: Success 10 Is,
SIAN and its noble Ft.. ID
SAtiIF p z.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-09-21
cHILDRgs's CosS'
>AMT~sEN -,

ORA, y. C,-lIox u
LAHi hole to ~ ~
our column nert -. -
swer Emma S,rkI,.I 81
Gabriel johnson So -
& Is years. | ali Tee Z,
you all much .a,cr,, -
lob
Anna RrS
The National tribune., 1893-01-19
Gen. William II. French.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: / notice in
your issue of Dec. 90, under head of Compost
ton of Armies at Battle of Fair Oaks or Seven
Pines" the name of Brighten. William II.
French appears as commanding Third Brigade,
First Division, Second Corps. Can you give
short sketch of his military service, and what
regiment he went out in, aud where he is now?
DANIEL w. KEAN, Co. !, 111th Pa, Atlantic,
Pa.
[Gen. Wm. Fl. French graduated from the
Military Academy July l, 1887, and was ap-
appointed Second Lieutenant. lst Art. He took
part in the Florida and Mexican wars, and was
brevetted Captain for galantry at the battle of
Cerro Gordo. At the breaking out of the war
he was Captain of the 1st Art, and abandoned
Fort Duncan, Tex, and embarked his COM
mand to reinforce Forts Jefferson and Taylor,
Fla. early in 1861. He was promoted Brgadier-
General of Volunteers Sept. 90, 1861, and Major
General Nov. 90, 1862, and was mustered out Of
the volunteer service May 6, 1864. and took
command at Fort Henry, Nd, as Lieutenant
Colonel, I'd Art, to which rank he had been
promoted during the var. He was brevetted
Brgadier and Major General for gallant and
distinguished services during the war. He was
retired in 1880. and died May 20, 1851
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
The National tribune., 1893-01-19
A PEN SION-HATER.
How a HowIer was Picked up by an Old
Veteran.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: When read
ing the numerous howlings of the pension
haters and their cry that it is bankrupting the
country paying out so much money to the old
soldiers reminds me of story told me by one
of my neighbors who is also an old soldier,
and man OF truth under all circumstances.
He attended the National Encampment in Bos-
ton, and stopped in Vermont on his way home.
While there he got to talking with one Of those
Democratic howlers about the great waste Of
money that the Government was making in
paying pensions, aud how it was running the
country besides all the usual nonsense that is
INDUCED in by that class of men, until the sub
iect seemed to be exhausted on his side. The
old soldier made some remarks about the coun-
try, com pairing it to the West and few other re-
marks, when the pension hater suddenly started
up. and said with great deal of earnestness: II
would not give d for this country If it
was not for the money that the old soldiers
spend here, after they receive their pensions.
/ would not stay here if it was not for that"
what" says the old soldier; 81 thought
you were just denouncing the great waste OF
money in paying pensions, and that it was ruin
ing the country and people, and wanting it
live here if it was not for this same money be-
ing paid out here! How do you expect that
the old soldiers can pay out this money that
you are waiting for, and living here for. if the
Government didn't first pay it out to the old
soldiers in pensions
Our Democratic soldier-and-pensi0n- hater
hung his head a moment, and then said: well,
l never thought of it in that light before, but
tits So" wonder if there are any more like
him? Nv. N. HARRISON, Co. Fl, 10th N. Y.
Cav, Sterling, ILL.,
The National tribune., 1893-01-19
Work of the Pension Office.

During the week ending Jan. z, 1893 3,9Os
claims we're received, of which those filed for
service since March 4. 1861, under acts prior to
that of Jan. 90, 1887, were 1875 original invalid,
277 original widows, bounty land, 30 navy,
1856 accrued, and l, 1873 applications for increase
filed under act jan 81. 1887, Mexican war, Is
under act juno 81, $780, AS original invalid,
256 original widows; applications for increase
under same act, sS7; under act July 81, 1892,
Indian wars. 2O3; under act Aug S, 1892 Army
Nurses, 3; prior applications under former
acts and under act June 81, 1890, 426.
Number of claims received to date under act
of June 81, 1890, S67,4 01. Claims disposed OF
to date under said act. 54S, 345
Number of rejected claims reopened, 294.
The names and postoffice addresses of 3,165
comrades were furnished for the use of claim.
ants There were 75,217 pieces of mail matter
received; 34734 letters and blanks sent out.
Number of cases detailed to Special Examin-
ers, 725: reports and cases from Special Exam
iners, GAS; cases on hand for special examine
ton. 7,769.
Report of certificates issued: Original, 2, 174
increase, 1886; accrued, 1872; total, 1852.
Total number of claims pending 766,774.
Number of pensioners on roll Dec. 81, 1892,
93l, 1924.
The National tribune., 1893-01-19

become ship-eaptain. and two others who are
pilots. Fortunately We of America have proved
that there are other ways of solving this prob
lem of womsn's work. and that occupations 40
masculine as plotting or being = ship-capsain
can be taken up and prospered in, By our women
without any discarding Of petticosts, laees and
ribbons. or femiuinity.
A gown, with Directors Iapels and buttons
and 1880 sleeves, is shown ia the cut. Tho
gown is of dark-blfe serge. with IapsIs, buttons,
belt and cuffs of dark-blus velvet. The pointed
vest-piece and straight-band collar are made Of
soft white silk. The sleeves are made with
long folds falling from the shoulder to the
elbow. The hat to be worn with the costume
is a fat black felt, trimmed in front with loops
and ends Of heavy black silk ribbon.
sss
Ouida, In recent magazine articles has been
denouncing society as frivolous. unworthy, and
demoralizing She also finds fault with tbs
way men dress, and it is reported that she said
very mean things about women's clubs. II
must be that this gifted writer has greatly
frenzied her imagination, for no practical,
sober-minded thinker but will say that society,
whatever its faults may be, is growing more re-
fined, intellectual, and worth while every year,
Drunkenness, protracted dinners, intrigue,
and other social vices are becoming less fre-
quent. Furthermore, she says that all modern
spectacles are spoiled by the attire of man, "ths
most frightfu, grotesque, and disgraceful male
costume that the world has ever seem" Now
that is pretty strong language for 30 slight
matter, for, granting that masculine habili-
ments are severe in cut, dark in color, and uuor.
namented, yet they are neat, graceful, and ser.
viceable. The fact that the costume has 70.
manned nearly the same for 100 years proves its
worth. 1t may be that it is because the eye Ia
accustomed to them, or that one likes his fell
lov-men; but these same garments, generally,
seem becoming and perfectly adapted to our
manly men, while the pictured costumes, with
ruffies and buckles, satin and velvet, of the
olden-time gentlemen, though very pretty ON
the stage or in frames, would seem strangely
out Of place on our busy, democratic men.
About women's clubs, she says that any work
which may be done in a woman's club Ia sure
to be childish and absurd, and that the less
women know about each other the better.
Now, that sounds like Ouida-the less women
know of each other the better. 1t is 80 annoy.
ingly narrow minded. But, then, Ouids, unlike
George Eliot, Victor Hugo, Dickens, or Thaek-
cray, never strikes one as being anxious 70
probe out the truth of things or Is being
thoughtful-that is, broadly. philosophically
thoughtful. Perphaps it is this that makes her
books seem so unpleasant. We could bear her
doses-and their unpleasant taste-did they
Seem more wholesome
ELSIE PoMERoY MCELRoY
The National tribune., 1893-01-19
The 3zih n. j.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: In giving the
history of the Tenth Corps. in the issue of Dec
%, in the Third Brigade, Third Division, you
designate my regiment 18th N. j. rs the 9th
Z. S. c. T. Think this is a mistake, as the 9th
n. ]. was white regiment, although we were
placed in a colorcd brigade.-JosEPH BRYANT,
Stamford, Conn.
Tho 37th n. J. was 100-days organization,
raised early in May, 1864, and mustered out in
September. 1864. and consequently was not In
service in April, 1865, when the Tenth Corps
was organized, to which the 37th u. s. C. +.
belonged. The 37th N. J. served with tho Army
of the James during its short period of service,
and was only temporarily borne on the returns
of the corps as unattached; i. e., it was never
assigned to either of the brigades or divisions
of the corps. Ii seems to have rendered some
service with the siege train under Col. Henry
L. Abbott LIST Conn. II. A.--EDIToR NATIONAL
TRIBUNE.
The National tribune., 1893-01-19

the drudgery of campsccms thrown on them,
the Indians themselves deeming it beneath
them to do anything Except going on the war
path, hunting, Gshiss. and playing games.
They can endure great deal when required to
do so, but usually take Life very easily, not ex-
erting themselves very much.
The squaws make thu clothing out of buck.
skin. showing good deal of ingenuity. They
dress the skins, and do Is we'll, and furnish
plenty for the beds. which IN Winter are warm
and cozy, having seyesal layers of moss and
leaves, making them soft and pleasant. They
sit on them during the daytime when convers-
ing or playing games, q which they are very
fond.
Many &c these squaws made good wives. and
helped tncir husbands all that lay in their
power 1t is all a mistake to suppose the In
dams have no affection; they have a great
deal, and are particularly fond of their chill
dren. No parents can be more kind.
The Indian woman who has left her name
connected with the history of Virginia is Poca-
hontas, who was always good friend of the
whites. Probably she is better known than any
other squaw. She was, as is we'll known, the
daughter of Powhatan, n powerful Indian chief.
Her romantic history;is familiar to every one.
In 1912, after Capt. John Smith had left the
Colony, she was for bride betrayed into the
hands of the Engishs and retained as pris.
oner that better terms of peace might be made
with 0er latner. no OuSre0 large amount Oh
corn for his daughter, but before this negota-
ton was completed different and moro inter-
esting one had commenced A mutual attach
ment had sprung up between her and John
Rolfe, an Engishman of good character, and
with the consent of Powbatan they were mar
ried. This event restored peace, and secured it
for many years.
Pocahontas soon made professions Of Chris
tianity and beautiful picture of her baptism
now adorns the rotunda of the Capitol at
Washington, painted by Chapman, the artist.
She left ono son, Thomas Rolfe, from whose
daughter is descended some most respectable
families in Virginia. The influence of Poca-
hontas was always good. and she was one of the
most remarkable women ever reared on the
soil Of America
Among enlightened people it is ths ladies
who pay the greatest attention to their dress
and who are the most beautifully arrayed. Not
so the Indians, the young braves indulging in
their passion for finery, and presenting at times
a very handsome appearance. Their horse is
painted as well as themselves, and seems to be
conscious that he is taking part in grand af-
fair as he moves about through the Indian viii
lage while the Indian is singing with great
earnestness and decorum. He is the pride of
his people, and no wonder, for he ia exquisitely
appareled.