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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
A Letter from Mecklenburs

HUNTERsvILLE, N. C.-Dear Brl
| received a dozen copies Of ii
CAUCASIAN and used them to 4
best advantage could. | send 4
by this mail for four copies of %
paper and expect from the sues
with which / am meeting to 81
weekly to my club. These snbssI
bers received your paper of The Sd
inst. and want you to send The issai
of the 18th, as they don't want =
miss a copy.
You will notice on my lis: o,
from Derita. ] secured him VI
attending the County Alliance 4
week. You will perhaps have ns1
from there, as many of your paTi
were distributed during The meet
of the County Alliance.
A resolution was passed una
mously endorsing you and u
CAUCASIAN, and recommending III
a suitable paper for all friends Of !
form.
| want to see your paper have 4
largest circulation of any papal
the State, and it can have if d
Populists and friends of reform :,
bestir themselves.
| am glad to see that Bro. Coz +.
going to start a paper in the W.
| wish it abundant success.
We need strong paper in CT
lotte. We could and would sup
one with the right man at its D
Meeklenburg has between l,OOOs
$4,000 populist voters, though
official count only gives us betF~'
500 or 600.
Every county, or at least eel
district, should have a paper,
the populists ought to support u
instead of taking papers that 81
them. Every dollar we pay to
opposition only helps them and
enemy to Cypress us. So let uss
our mite to our friends who are Z,
Ting faithfully for our cause. /,
\
In conclusion, any thing | cal {
for you will be cheerfully GS'
Send me more extra copies.
Fraternally, A. j. HUMP
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
Four Good and Useful Rec,,,,.

A delightful sponge cake is :.
by beating the yolks of six egrs :
two cups of sugar together an !
ding the beaten whites. Add -
mixture one cup of flour \
ten tablespoonfuls of boiling -
Then second cupful of fou, y
two teaspoonfuls of baking pOs,1
Essence to taste; bake in mejs,,1
ly hot oven.
SOFT CUsTARD PUDpING.-I,,l
pudding-dish with lady. finger
slices of sponge-cake. Make =, ]
custard of one quart milk. yolL
four eggs and pour over the Vi
heat the whites to a stiff frotb y
one-half cup OF fine sugar sp..l
over the top, set in the oven !,
brown slightly. The custard i
be favored with vanilla.
BAKED INDIAN MEAL Puppr
Boil one quart of milk, add onssi
cup of cornmeal, and stir well =
one half of chopped beef suet u
half cup of molasses, half a en-
raisins, one-half teaspoon of en-
mon and one egg. Put in pudd,]
dish and bake in a hot oven al
brown.
SAvoRY CHEESE PIE.-Put a n,I
cup of grated cheese into sauces.
with cup of milk and a small nj
of butter. When melted, add a 4
of bread crumbs, two beaten "a
and a little salt. Pour Tito a but;s5l
pie plate and bake until brown.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
The Caucasian Makes the Machine
&0ueai
THE BEAUTIES AND VALUE or THE
PRESENT ELECTION LAW.
fGpssrsat Cor Trv C.fr.stAw

Especial Cor. The CAUCASIAN.
CHARLOTTE, n. c.. Jan. q, 1893.
Mr.. Editor: An honest Registrar
has furnished us with dialogue be-
tween himself and voter just be-
fore the late election
Registrar-"Where have you
been 7"
Voter-"Don't know"
Registrar-"How old are you ~
Voter-''Don't know, have no re-
collection of the day of my birth, or
the place."
Registrar-"What is your name y
William Smith"
Registrar What is your middle
name 7"
Voter-"My father and neither
talked about calling me William
Hamilton Smith, but they concluded
not to do so, so it Is not Hamilton.
If | had a middle name it would be
Hamilton. They called me William
until | was big enough to wear
breeches, then they called me Bill
for short. When / started to school
there was another Bill Smith going
to school. He was n small boy and
| was big boy. They called me
Big Bill Smith, and called him little
Bill Smith. That is all / know about
myself. Can | vote ~
Registrar-"Yes, sir, you can vote
and he did vote.
MECKLENBURG.
P. s. This actually occurred in
this county just as i have stated it.
The mans name was not Smith, but
Caldwell, suppose it is needless to
toll you what ticket he voted.
j. p. l..
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02

learning slowly, but sp,n,-
economy and stinginess ars II
onsmous, and il is the So ss -
woman, the one who look ~,
her own household and h. a =
wardrobe, who can afford
and give generously. To ..t. 2
good effect in ones toilette. ),
paratively slight expense. j. -
are to most women. and -
evokes, as it should. the ADD -
ct most men. And yet the ~
a man is sufficiently praetie,i
workings TO see the value ~
good materials TO begin viii II
always economy to buy good ~
ais. want the general wor.
learn go think about these ,b;~
the right way. | want her -
always we'll dressed, and w, IA.
want TO think that all of her =
goes to pay for her clothes, ana
because she does not unders,sga
practical side of dress she :,
make as good an appearance =.
woman who knows how 10 sperl
money judiciously. and 10 !,
her materials effectively.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
Should Have 10000 Subscribers.

The Hickory Mercury has the fol-
lowing kind words for THE CAUcA-
SIAN and the editor:
Brother Buffers paper, THE eau
CAsIAN is a hummer. We are glad
that the people all over the state are
giving it their support. No man
In the State has more de-
voted friends and admirers than its
editor. We hope he will soon get his
press and enlarge it. Then we hope
to see it crowned as the State paper,
with forty thousand subscribers. A
man who has stood upon principle
and done the work brother Butler
has done, deserves the support of his
friends and will getit. Even his ene-
mics respect him more than they do
these sausage backbone and india
rubber legged fellows scattered about
over the state, who are too small to be
called men.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
DIR. Murphy and the State Hssp'DI

Mr.. james p. Sawyer, the P'S
dent Of the Board of the ~ 7
Hospital at Morganton says IL
annual report: ;
s'Dr. Murphy, the SuperintenOs.'
has given entire satisfaction 70
Board. He has been untirlns
his efforts to benefit the unfortup',,
under his charge, and to econODs
in every prudent way the eIps1,
ture of the States money. a q
the same time provide lentifuil'>
judiciously for the patients. Il
No Institution of the counufl
far as we are informed, can sDOI
greater per cent of cures, or
death-rate, than the HospiIs
Morganton during the pas
years. This fattering result W
tribute, in a great measure, TO
name, wise and skillful "
mpnty
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
BRUNSWICK COUNTY.

Ell PAso, N. c., Jan. 18th. 1S93.-
Mr.. Editor: The Brunswick County
Alliance convened on the 18th inst.
and although the weather was very
lnclement the attendance was good
and the session harmonious.
Resolutions re-afirming our ad-
herence to Alliance principles, and
the Ocala, st. Louis and Memphis
demands were unanimously adopted:
also resolutions strongly urging the
membership to read reform litera-
ture and specially recommending the
Progressive Farmer and The CAUcA-
SIAN. A resolution appropriatinp
i've dollars out of the general fund
for Marion Butler was also voted
unanimously.
Say to the brethren throughout
the State, that the Alliance in Bruins
wick is not dead nor dying, but that
with renewed energy and a stronger
determination, we intend to press
our demands. W. w, DREW.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
GalIantsWhitehead.

at will be seen by our report of
the proceedings of the National
Grange that that body has sustained
its eloquent lecturer, Brother White
head. in his gallant fight for silver,
and an honest, abundant and Con-
stltutional currency, and sat down
upon the gold-bug element that has
SO long tried to make the Grange a
practical failure. 1t is to be hoped
that }. ii. Brigham and his ilk have
at least received their quietus. With
the Grange and Alliance working in
harmony in the interest of the prac-
teal farmers on the great question of
the day, the outlook is brighter than
before. The world moyes.-Colora.
do Farmer.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
How to Dress Well at Small Cost.

The woman to whom the world
caters Is not the millionaire, nor is
she the beggar, but she is instead.
the wife or daughter of the man in
medium circumstances. She wishes
to look well. and she has not an anor-
nous sum of money to spend for this
purpose. She teaches herself to ba
ooservant, and notes exactly the style
Q, dress that is suited to her, and, by
close study of the fashion iIlustra-
uons,she sees how the materials IN her
possession can be utilized and yerita-
oie new dresses made out of old ones.
one realizes the value of exquisite
cleanliness, and every speck of dust.
every piece of thread is brushed off
Whatever is to be used. She has, to
De successful in her dressing, studied
what call the practical side of dress.
when an old dress is to be made over
she Will use trimmings of contrast
ing materials so as to give it an
entirely different appearance. A
dress of new material can be made
pam, but a dress worked over
should be trimmed to hide defects.
Every body should have a black
oress. Tor it is suitable for all occa-
slons- When new it can be a solid
black, and when old can be worked
over and decorated. Velvet is very
Valuable for this purpose. And
every piece Of velvet or lace should
be kept. / see ITO economy In keeping
worn or soiled innings, but do see
the advantage of keeping, until
they are called for, all the pretty
decorations that cost SO much. and
which, with care, may be used SO
many times. American women arc
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
VOL In Favor OF Free CsIss''

Mr.. Carlisle's attitude on
has been questioned by Q ~
newspaper. The criticism IS 20
edly unjust. Mr.. Carlisle's Va a,,,,os'
silver are substantially In b
with Mr.. Cleveland's. He %
vor of repeating the Sherman = y
is not in favor of free coInagIf ,;ssl
advocate of sound currency, ~ : 8:
of safe banking, no believer !, LIDO
tenn of taxation that shall :sbts
the revenue needed with the h Vi
possible burden on the peop,1nc .
be disappointed in any nt1el
plan of Mr.. Carlisle. .rtfcIl
If he accepts the Treasury =. ssrsiis
he will render the country = a.sfa
for which it will be always -
York World.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
RICHARD RAZOR.
Loskfng. for Relief from the Canal
Lawyers Excited over tn" APP. !.
pearaHee Of Bogus eide


LAWYERS Excited over tn" APP
pearanee of Bogus eide
on's Band.
Lovers RETREAT, Tan. q, 1888
Mr.. Editor: We thought maybe a
note from this part of the moral
vineyard might wake up some OF the
sleepy readers of your valuable pa
per. We live ON one Of the great
trunk lines of the X. & d. Il. X. Our
town is not so large rs some towns,
but We have all the land we want TO
build on, and later on viii expand.
have told You that We live on h.
R., one of the trunk lines of the X.
& ID. Il. Il. We have a prospect of
another We noticed some days ago
that a member of the North Carolina
Legislature had introduced a resolu-
ton that reads this way: "Resolu-
tions relating to the Nicaragua
Canal, which Is thought will be of
convenience 10 transporting commo-
dities.@ Well now We do not expect
10 derive any benefits from it in
transporting commodities, for the
weather is too cold here for them to
grow. | think they would prosper
better in the tropical regions. If we
raised commodities at all we would
grow them in hot houses and on
limited scale just for home consump-
ton, but it will give us two grand
trunk lines whereas We now only
have one, and it comes from the
mountains, and the baggage car is
always full of chickens, eggs and
mineral water when it gets here. and
we dislike to have our trunks mixed
up with such stuff, and we think the
canal will give us the needed rehef-
so we are anxiously waiting for the
canal. We think the legislature will
give US that in lieu of free silver or
sub-treasury.
Part of our citizens, the loyal
part, were greatly excited on the
goth inst, when the limited vestibule
came in and stopped at the depot
and began to unload a crowd of men,
women and children, wearing red
blankets, white hats, feathers in
their heads, beads about their necks,
children STRAPPED to their backs, and
bows and arrows in their hands. We
the loyal part of the town, could not
think of anything but Gideon's Band.
We watched to see if they licked out
their tongues or drew their hands
across their mouths. If we had seen
any such signs we were ready to
start runner to the grand jury and
have the r. r. indicted for unload
ing them ON US. After the excite
men. had toned down some of the
Drawer part of our citizens stepped
up to the leader and was informed
that they were only squad of Ne
braska Indians giving entertain
ments for the benefit of the widows
and orphans, and some of the
orphans were in the squad that have
seen Christmas 20 times. That enter
tainment was made public, and we
all quoted down.
The late heavy snow has been of
great advantage to us farmers. 1t
has give us chance to put up our
spring and summer meat. We are
now pretty well supplied. We eat
the front legs while fresh and salt
down the hind legs. So you see we
are independent of cid Phil Armour
and the meat question.
RICHARD RAZOR.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
Keep in the Middle OF the Road.

| hope and trust tine Peoples party
will perfect an organization In every
section of the United States and
work for all they are worth for the
next four years. Keep in the middle
of the road, avoid the stencil of fu-
sion, make the money question the
issue and 1896 ought, with judicious
management, to crown our efforts.
Always in the interest of humanity,
The National View.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
"UnCle Sam and "J0hn Bull."
Uncle Sam at the telephone:
Halo! that YOU. Mr.. Bull2

Uncle Sam at the telephone:
Halo! that you, Mr.. Bull?
John Bull-Yes, what do You want:
Q. S-We want free coinage of
silver. Can we have it?
j. B.-Not by a dog-goned sight.
if the court knows herself, and ]
think she do.
q. S.-Why not?
j. B.-Because it would make sill
yer worth 100 cents on the dollar. and
we would have to pay about 40 cents
more on the ounce for your silver
with which We buy our wheat and
other supplies from India. This
would increase the price of wheat
and other supplies about 80 per cent.
We won't stand it.
Q. S.-But, Mr.. Bull, we have
silver, cotton and wheat to sell, that's
the reason our people want free silver.
). B.-The people be damned.
WHAT do We care for the people.
U. S.-But the people are about to
make US trouble about this question,
and something must be done or they
will enacta free silver bill them
selves. What shall we do?
j. B.-Get up a racket over the
road questison, trot out the old tar
III scarecrow Or shake the bloody
shirt, anything to attract their minds
from the money question.
U. S.-But these schemes won't
work any longer. The people are
hungry and clamorous.
j. B.-Feed 'em soup. I'll have
Salisbury send you a receipt to make
cheap soup. Now don't bother me
any more. Pm busy at game of
baccarat and collecting my rents
from Ireland. Goodbye.
U. S.-Good-bye, John. Have the
Bank of England take good care of
Sherman's picture. He's a good fell
low and will stand up for an honest
dollar.
J.B.-Oh, yes, he is England's best
friend In America. Give him nv
best, and tell him we Englishmen
think he's bully boy. Now good
bye.
.. S.-Good-bye. Well try to
fool the people little longer, but
they are getting on to our racket.
United States off.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
Reformers, Attention.!

There is a mighty conflict before
us, but with strong hearts and reso-
lutte minds assured victory awaits the
cause of the people. But if we WIN
we must keep up the fight. Demon
strate the merit of your cause. the
righteousness of your demands. the
broad eatholicity Of your principles.
Haggle not on minor matters, side
issues or questions purely theoretical.
Insist only on Observation-Disclosures
great truths which affect the rights
OF man, both in the abstract and the
concrete-those immutable nrinc;-
pies which do not change with the
rise or fall of parties, but whose cor
rect application is indispensable to
the welfare of human society. The
outlook is suspicious and well calcn-
lated to cheer the struggling hosts
OF freedom.-Non- Conformist,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
DIR. swindeli.

Rev. D. Swlnden is sent as Presi-
ding Elder to New Bern District.
The Methodists of that District are
TO be congratulated. He is a most
faithful, deyout, consecrated servant
of God, a gentleman, preacher of
marked excellence and master of
precise graceful, choice English. He
49, GOO worker and true man in
every rela ZION Wilmington Messen-
mat IS a seH-merited tribute. ia
gascn this edtQr and pastor and his
s x;Isdg heartily rspond.-Kenans-
.4'ae Herald and Digest
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
KANSAS.

Kansas present an extraord,narv
condition: Populist governor; strone
popullst senate; two houses. populis st
and republican, both in same hall
and two speakers, both behind the
same desk. -Four 1ep. candidates
for the house were given their GER
uncates In violation of the statutes
In accord with the law and the pre.
cedents the populists organized. The
reps. sought mandamus from the
supreme court, and it was refused
They then organized rump hone
and obstruct legislation when poss;.
Ole. The house recognized by The
senate and governo- passed $50 600
appropriation bill for the WORLDS
falr, and this will be a test case bs-
fore the court.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
EOMkNrS SPHERE

MANY talk about woman's sphere
As though il had iiuast.
There's no; place in earth or heaven,
There's not q task to mankind given.
There's not blessing or woe.
There's not a whisper YES or no.
That has a feathers wright of worth,
Without woman in 1t.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
COUNTY ALLI1NCE MEETINGS.
ALEXANDER COUNTY,

Our County Alliance met on the
18th inst, and was the most pleasant
meeting have attended since I have
been In this county, have been here
over three years. All the bosses
were quiet. (You see)
Can you tell us why the Wake
county grand jury does not investi-
gate and "bring in true bill''
against the Raleigh ring for the
secret political meetings which they
hold to plot against the people ? But
we suppose Gideon's Band is all
right when it is Democratic CD L.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
They Got What They Voted For.

A great many people at the late
election, were So afraid that thew
could not get what they wanted If
they voted for it, that they went to
the polls and voted for what they
dId not want and got it. Queer
world this. Iowa Tribune.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
LITTLE BERTHE,

LII
One day little BERTHE Green came
running in from the fields. She
carried something in her apron, but
no one could see what it was. She
went up to her mothers room. Her
mother was very tired, and was rest
ing IN the big easy-chair.
"Oh Mamma" said BERTHE, "let's
play three wishes! Play you re a
poor woman and Pm a be yoo-tiful
fairy: Will you, Mamma7n
Mamma laughed, and she SAID she
would try.
''Good!" said BERTHE, "you'll see
what lovely game it is. Mamma.
Now. shut your eyes tight, cause
we're going to begin! Pm a fairy,
and I'l grant you thee wishes.
There's something in my apron. you
know, Mamma, but it's secret.
Now wish!"
WELL" said mamma, closing her
eyes, ''let me think of something to
wish for"
"That's right, Mamma; wish for
something very nice-a flower, or a.
cherry, or anything!n
Il wish for a-fower,n said mann
ma, very slowly,
Here it isl" cried BERTHE, laugh
ing with joy, and handing her mann
ma lovely rose. snow wish again,
Mamma"
"Let-me-think;" said mamma
again; "now what shall 1 wish for9v
Something to eat!" the fairy
limited.
ooh. yes, something to eat!n NAM
ma said; "well, 1 wish-I wish for
two nice cherries."
:'Good! good!r shouted BERTHE. piv-
ing mamma bright little red bunch.
How did you knowR Are thew
SWEET"
Eyes, indeed" said mamma. aand
thank you very much, good fairy!
But there were to be three wishes. T
can have another wish, you KNOWN
"Y-e-s!" said BERTHE, looking trou
bled. and letting go of the little
empty apron; ''only 1 dent know
how to play any more wishes
Il do" said mamma; 81 wish for
kiss" Then you should have seen
the happy fair climb up, throw her
little arms around mama's neck and
KISS her again and again!
That was the very best wish of
al. said mamma.-St. Nicholas.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02

/. The national banking currency
In 1881 amounted to $3.50, 900, 600.
Ihe total amount of national bank
currency IN circulation in 1891 was
Yl50, 100000. Here was q decrease
OF about $500, 00o, 900 in ten wears se,sl
and yet there are people complain
ing OF scarcity of money, and at
the the same time opposing the Sub
treasury and the reconciliation Of
silver. - =
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
The disappearing Partisan Press
The Taylorsville Index says:

ne 1ayiUFSVIIIe InueX says:
THE County Alliance held its first
quarterly meeting for 1898 in the
courthouse last Thursday. There
was q slim attendance, probably
not over eight or ten.n
A letter Just received from a
brother who was In the county meet
ing says that it was one of the best
meetings he ever attended. Which
is right
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
DRESS.

1t Is every woman's duty, first to herself
second to her family. and third to society to
appear neat, attractive and to an ADVANTAGE
In every way possible
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
CHILDRBN'S COLUMN.
Degr Children:

IsfAa
THE CAUCASIAN intends to devote
a mart of it's space each week TO your
entertainment. amusement anu IN
x.ruetion. Ii has not been long since
we belonged TO the band of young
folks" ourself, and we know some
thing of your desires and needs. We
have much 10 do and think about,
but your interests shall not be neg
lectad. We ale interested IN you and
yoY- future. for eveh before re
reach the prime of life Of God spares
usl Won yourselves viii be men and
women on the arena of life helping
to battle with its problems. Men and
women are simply grown up children
and children are young men ana
woven. Now, in running this De-
partment of the paper we want your
help. Write us letters, give US sug-
eestions. Every one of you can
teach US something. this may sur
prise you but ii is SO. Men and wo-
men (if they use the senses God gave
them are every day learning some
thing from children whether they
admit it or not. If we please you
write and tell US so. We want to
hear from you, and when We have
room will be glad to publish your
letters. We will not publish your
name if you ask US not to. We will
establish letter box for you. You
must address your letters to 1.-THE
CAUCASIAN Letter Box" Goldsboro,
North Caroline. If you see some
thing in another paper or maya
zine that you enjoy, clip it ont and
send to US. We will be glad to pub
llsh it so the other boys and girls
who read THE CAUCASIAN can enjoy
it also. IL you want good book to
read and don't know where to get it,
write to US. In sholt remember that
it will always give me pleasure to
assist you at any time in any way
that can.
Yours, to make the most of the
present and to prepare for the fu-
ture. M. B.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-02-02
A DREAM AND A REALITY.

| read of boy who had remark
able dream. He thought that the
richest man in town came to him and
said: 81 am tired of my house and
grounds; come and take care of
them and l will give them to you"
Then came an honored judge and
said, 81 want you to take my place
[ am weary of being in court day
after day; | will give you my seat
on the bench if you will do my
work" Then the doctor proposed
that he take his extensive practice
and let him rest, and so on. At last
up shambled old Tommy, and said,
"Im wanted to fill drunkard's
grave L have come to see if you
will take my place in these saloons
and on these streets ~
Moral What's the use to give
the moral? Every one of you are
bright enough to see it.