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The evening world., 1894-03-16
COW ON THE CHURCH ROOF.
How a pig Crop of Cnctus Was Dis
posed or.

The conquering of the cactus In a little
Mexican town on the south bank of the
Rio Grande furnished a gentleman of
Dallas, Tex. with inspiration for the fol-
lowing, s.ys the Louisville Courier
Journal:
"Ir this particular town there was a
good-sized church., with n Hat roof. \
large number of cactus seeds had loig.d
in the moss on the roof of the church,
and In the course of time there was a
big crop Of cactus up there. Now 1t Is
the custom when they want to destroy
this thing to first burn off all the thorns,
and then the cattle will eat the pant.
The people became tired of seeing the
plants on their church, and a mass
meeting was called To devise some means
of getting rid of the things.
After celebrating for some time a
man was hoisted to the roof. and after
three days labor had burned the thorns
from ali the stalks A COW was then
hoisted to the roof, and in about n week
there was nothing left on the roof but
the cow, which was lowered to the earth
again. The people were dellgf r. with
the result. and now point with pride to
their church,
The evening world., 1894-03-16
SHOT WIFE AND BOARDER.
Jealous Philadelphia Plumber then
Gives Himself Up.
(By Associated Press.

NS 'N'f
PHILADELPHIA. March 16.-Edward
Farrell, a prosperous plumber, ffty-two
years old, shot and probably fatally
wounded his wife and slightly wounded
a boarder named Julius Kaufman, at
their home, 1911 Columbia avenue, last
night. Farrell had quarrelled frequently
with his wife, and had often accused
her Of infidelity. For the past week
he had not been living at home.
Last night, as he says. he was seized
with a desire to shoot his wife. He pur-
chased a revolver and went to the house
while the family were at supper. He
fired one shot through the window, the
ball striking Kaufman in the left arm
infiicting a slight wound. Then he en-
tered the house and fired fou shots at
his wife, n taking effect under the left
eye. With the smoking revolver in his
hand, Farrell went to a nearby police
station and gave himself up to the
police. The woman's condition is seri-
Ons
The evening world., 1894-03-16
CHARGED WITH FORGERY.
Belts Pleaded Not Guilty when Ar
rnigned before Recorder Smyth.

Carlton II. Belts, a real estate agent
OF | broadway. who was acquitted by
a jury in Cortland, n. V, on Tuesday
last, on n charge of offering a forged
deed in evidence. was taken before
Recorder Smyth in Part I. of the Gen.
eral Sessions to-day and pleaded not
guiity TO an mdietmenr cdarslns MIN
1t is alleged that he represented him
self as an attorney to Mrs. Margaret
MCGOWAN and frst borrowed $500 from
her and then forged her name to are
ceipt for the amount
This is the third time he has figured
as the defendant In a criminal case. In
October last he was indicted for grand
larceny on charges preferred by Lawyer
David ELAN, but the case was settled.
The evening world., 1894-03-16
SHOT BY BARTENDER B|ANCO.
Put Bullets in Two of His Early
Morning Visitors.
Baum and Adams, the Injured Men,
Not Much Hurt.

Samuel Baum, thirty years old, a jew
ellcr, OF 30 East Seventy.second street,
and George Adams, twenty-four years
old, Il salesman, of 20S East Seventy
second street, were shot by Angelo BIZ
anco, twenty-eight years old, Of e3S East
Seventy-fifth street. a bartender, at 5ij
this morning, In Patrick j. Sheridan's
saloon, at Seventy-second street and
Third avenue, where Bianco is en-
ploycd. Baum was wounded In the left
thigh and Adams in the left arm.
Policeman l.. Rath, of the Sixty-ser-
enth street station, was near by at the
time and heard the shots. He ran into
the saloon and arrested Blanco The
three men were taken to the Sixty-sev.
enth street police station, where Baum
and Adams mad a charge Against Bi.
anco. They declared he had shot them
without provocation.
Bianco denied having shot them. and
accused them OF having struck him
and showed II slight scalp wound, which
he said was the result OF their attack.
Baum md Adams were sent to the
Presbyterian Hospital. where. their in.
after dressing the wounds. both men
were sent home. Bianco was locked ur
to await the result of The Hospital doc.
tors examination. He will he taken tc
noon.
Policeman Rath found a six-chahm.
be~ed revolver behind the bar of the
saloon II contained six empty shells
which looked as II they had been freshly
exploded.
Patrick ]. Sheridan. the proprietor OF
the saloon, told an Evening World
reporter this morning that Baum ant
Adams f~requented his saloon, and wert
of respectable family connections.
He was Informed that they went into
the saloon while Bianco was cleaning
up and got into a row with him over tn,
payment of drinks. They were intoxi
Gated and attacked Bianco without prov
oca;ion. Then. he supposed. B,anco de
Tended himself. Bianco has worked 81,
years for Sheridan.
The evening world., 1894-03-16
HADN'T HEARD OF HER DEATH.
Minister Asks n Widowcr How His
Wife stood the Heat.

1t was in the midst of an oppress!vely
hot Summer, and the Rev. Binghamton
Bangs had been spending his week in a
small. secluded town by tho seashore,
says the Boston Budget. There he was
could pursue his studies unmolested
He heard nothing from his par.sh-not
even of the death Of Mrs. Chant, the
leading soprano.
At last the week ended and he re-
turned home. After the sermon he
thought 1t his duty to say a word OF
spiritual pleading to some backsliding
sinner. lust then his eye fell on MIR.
Chant.
The Rev. ~Blnghamton Bangs APP
preached his victim. He knew that
Brother Chant was a tough subject,
"Ah. good morning." he began. with
his most benisn smile. II hope you
are well, Brother Chant. And Mrs.
Chant-how does she stand the heat?'
The evening world., 1894-03-16
LOUIS JASPER'S PLOT.
A Cunning Scheme to Get Possession of
- Insurance Money.

and almost completely calcined bones.
which. with the twisted irons OF his
bedstead. were found on the ground
floor, just where they had fallen through
from the bedroom above.
There was a great deal Of talk about
the fire. but the interest soon abated.
except In the offices Of the Elephant
and Asbestos insurance companies.
In the first the deceased had insured
his household effects-plate. linen. pic
lures, furniture. &c.-for S5,o0o. The
house itself was insured in the Asbestos
by the landlord for $4,000. The Elephant
office at once demurred.
The $4,000 was claimed by Mr.. Eggs
Blngley's- heir. q Mr.. Louis Jasper. the
sole legatee under q win which appeared
The evening world., 1894-03-16

The nre which broke out about mid
night In Palinurus villa, Addison road,
burned so fiercely and so fast that the
house was completely Quilted before as
sistance arrived.
The fire brigade came with their
usual promptitude, but they were too
ate-too late to extinbuish. too late. alas!
10 save human life. Old Mr.. Eggis-
Bingley. the owner Of the house. perish
de In the flames.
His bedroom was at the back of the
house. overlooking the garden.
when next morning the searchers en-
tered the charred and still smouldering
shell OF the house there was no trace
OF IL proprietor but Q heap OF ashes
The evening world., 1894-03-16

DUE TO-DAY.

INCOMING STEAMERS
DUE TODAY.
Donau. Hamburg Feb. "a.
Othello. Antwerp Feb. 2s.
Carlisle, Rotterdam Feb. rs.
pidam, Rotterdam March 3.
Braunschweig. Gibraltar March 3.
Victoria. Gibraltar March /.
Alesia, Malaga March I.
Jersey City. Swansea March 2.
British King. Marseilles March /.
DUE TOMORROW.
Campania. Liverpool March 10.
Spree, Gibraltar March 0.
Elysla, Venice Feb. 2S,
Vega, Lisbon Feb. 2S.
T%hinEyalla, Christiansand March 3.
Nasmyth. st. Lucia March 10.
Bessei, ST. Lucia March 10.
The evening world., 1894-03-16
Pictures of Spanish Subjects.

At the gallery OF Sanchez q Co.. 12s West
Twenty-third street. there is on exhibition a very
fine collection OF water colors and drawings Of
Spanish subjects by H.. Dearborn Gardiner. a
New Yorker. who spent much Of his life In
Srain. The collection is a delicate and very ar
tistic rendering OF Spanish life and subjects. and
attracts much attention.
The evening world., 1894-03-16
ACTRESS SHOT IN ALABAMA.
Katharine Webster still Playing
in Spite of Her Wound.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, March 16.-Kath-
arine Webster, of the Fritz Webster
Comedy Company. was shot at Florence,
Ala, Tuesday night by ex-Policeman
Jim Green, while attempting to shoot
her husband. II. E. Fritz. The shooting
grew out of a difference in settling the
company's hotel bill.
Fearing the arrest of her husband
she did not make known her wound
until they reached Tuscumbia, Ala. She
is still playing and appeared here last
night. A warrant is out for Green's
arrest.
The evening world., 1894-03-16
An Object Of Charity.

Frnm TRUTH
Tramp piteously)-Please help a poor
cripple!
Kind Old Gentleman banding him
some money)-Bless me! why, OF course
How are you crippled, my poor fellow?
Tramp (pocketing the money)-Finan-
cially, sir.
The evening world., 1894-03-16
Swallowed Iodine by Mistake.

Reuben Roiiistein. eighteen years old, a pocket
book maker, Of IS Rutgers street, swallowed some
iodine by mistake last night. He was removed In
an ambulance to Gouverneur Hospital. His con-
dition Is not thought to be serious
The evening world., 1894-03-16
SHIPPING NEWS.
PORT OF NEW YORK.

OUTGOING sTEAMERA
SAILED TO-DAY.
Asphodel. Cape Colony.
Algonquin. Charleston.
City OF San Antonio. brunswick.
The evening world., 1894-03-16

Furgucson's MAJORITY Soo
The vote IN the Third Precinct On
ebriates' Home district) was 3S9.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-05-10

Brush Greek, n. c., April l6, 81.
Mr.. Editor-PIease find space in
your excellent paper to tell your
readers that Chatham County Ali
ance convened with Mt. Pisgah Sub
Alliance April 18th, and that after
attending to the business pertaining
to tEe Alliance, all were invited to
the grove where was table too long
to be measured and too well filled to
be described. After enjoying a
hearty repast the crowd re-assembled
and listened to some excellent speak
ing. Brethren Spence, Stroud, At
water and others addressed us.
While Bro. ". +. Stroud was speak
ing, We were impressed with the idea
that he should represent us in the
next congress. Bro. S. is looking
we'll, and VT believe if nominated for
congress again, he will lead us to
victory.
But, | must say that Mt. Pisgah is
in Williams township near the Wake
county line, and a nobler set of gen
tlemen and ladies is yet to be found
than live in that community. Our
only regret was that We could not
stay longer with them.
With best wishes for you in your
great work, | am with YOU till Wet
DRY is won. X. II. Dixon.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-05-10

Nillanow, \. G., April II, 81.
Mr.. Editor-The following pre-
amble and resolutions was adopted
by the Moore County Farmers ALI
ance:
Whereas, Our Secretary of the
Treasury, under directions Of our
National President of the [. S. has
issued and sold bonds to the amount
of $50,00O,000 and recommends a
further issue to the amount Of $780,
100000 without legal authority in
time Of peace, thereby fastening
upon Us Indebtedness to be paid with
interest in gold for the sole benefit
of bankers and money sharks
therefore, We, the members of Villa
now Surveillance, No. 121, enter our
solemn protest and condemn said &C
ton in unmeasured terms.
Resolved, (ls) That we petition
our Congressman and Senators to do
all in their power to prevent furth-
er issuance Of bonds.
Second-That copy of these res
olutions be sent to the County meet
ing for endorsement, and to the
Carthage Free Press, THE CAUCAsI-
AN and Progressive Farmer for pub
LEGATION. Respectfully submitted.
J. F. King, B. D. Caviness, J. NJ.
TYSON, Committee.
j. VI. Tyson, ec'y-Treas.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-05-10
THREE FROM ONE NTY.

Jarvis appointment Recalls Some History
The appointment of Ex-Governor
Jarvis to succeed Senator Vance and
he being from the Eastern part of
the State, the same section in which
lives Ransom, recalls some history
which may be familiar to many of
the old inhabitants of not only Dur
ham, but the State. The year 1910 was
a presidential year and it was made
memorable between the Wings and
Democrats by log cabin and cider
campaign"
That year there were two Senators
to be sent from this State. Both of
these Senators were selected from
Orange, of which Durham county
was then part. These Senators
were W. \. Graham and Wiley p.
Mangum. The Congressman from
this district was DR.. William Mont
gomery, and he was also from this
same county of Orange.
Another remarka bic incident
about it was that Jimmie Carmichael
a tailor living at Hillsboro, took
their measure at the same time, and
made all three a suit Of clothes
apiece, to wear to Washington.
These are incidents that many of
our people have probably forgotten.
Durham Sun.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-05-10
AN APPEAL,

Epworth, \. c., April 80, "a.
MR. EDIToR:-On the night of
the 27th inst. by the cowardly work
of an incendiary the barns and sta
bles belonging to Bro. L. L. Lyon
and other members of his family,
containing some 200 barrels of corn,
a quantity of fodder and other stuff,
were destroyed by fire. Their loss is
estimated at some $500 to $1,000
with no insurance. Bro. Lyon is a
member Of sub-allianee No. 1872, Ma
pie Swamp, and also Lecturer of
Edgecombe county Alliance. An
Allianceman of true worth and an
ardent worker IL the cause of reform
and the entire family are among our
best people and this their loss is a Sc
rious one. |, therefore, request the
readers of THE CAUCASIAN and es-
pecialliy Alliancemen, to contribute
something to aid these good people
to recover from such a lose Every
one knows the condition the farmers
of Aorth Carolina are in, so it is
needless fer NE 10 ssy that loss of
this kind falls heavily upoa them.
We trust the sub-alliances Of the
State will consider this matter at
their naxt meeting ana send in a lib
eral contribution 70 Bro. Lyon whose
address is Epwortb, \. L. ITe feel
there is no way in which We can sbcw
our fratsraal feeling more forcibly
than responding &c a call of this
kind.
The above is written without any
request whatever on the part OF Brc.
Lyon or any member of bis family.
Progressive Farmer will please copy.
Fraternally yours.
]. B. LATHAM,
Pres. Edgecombe Co. Alliance.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-05-10

lay TO a. the bar, and Ferry rejoiced in
far as he could learn it. as practiced
abroad
Thanks just had one over az Ner-
tons Hear you've been having review
and all that sort of thing down here"
said the infantryman, as he loll ID back
in an easy-chair and planted his boot
heels on the gallery rail Glad got
out Of it Court met and adjourned at
ten. so came home How'd Waring
get off,
"Huhl-Cram's wagon" LANG nd
Ferry. rather intentionally. 4o-z-
ever.
"Oh, Lord. yes, know that Didr'.
/ see hiTa driving Nine Lascel'-, -
Rampant street as came down IA the
mule carr
And then Pierce and Ferry looked at
each other. startled
That evening. therefore, il was a com
fort to both when Sam came tooling
the stylish turnout through the sally
port and his battery chums caught
sight Of the Allertons. Pierce vas just
returning from stables and Ferry was
smoking a pipe of perique on the
broad gallery, and both FASTENED to
don their best jackets and dof their
best caps to these interesting and in
terested callers. Cram himself had
gone out for a ride and q think. He
always declared his ideas were clearer
after a gallop. The band played charm
l.. ! a,
a picturesque croquet party on the
green carpet of the parade The off,
GERS clustered about and offered
laughing wagcrs on the game. i
dozen romping children were playing
iOvously around the tall flagstaff The
air was rich with the fragrance OF the
magnolia and Cape jasmine. and glad
with music and soft and merry voices
Then the stirring bugles rang out their
lively summons TO the battergm be-
yond the wall. The drums of the infan-
try rolled and ratified their echoing
clamor. The guard sprang into rank,
and their muskets, glistening in the
slanting beams of the setting sun.
clashed in simultaneous present" to
the red -sashed officer of the day, and
that official raised his pluIned hat to
the lieutenant with the lovely girl
by his side and the smiling elders on
the back seat as the team once more
made the circuit of the post on the
back trip to town, and Miss Flora Al
lerton clasped her hands and looked
enthusiastically up into her escorts
face.
oh" she cried, isn't 1t all Just too
lovely for anything! Why, | think
your life here must be like a dream"
But Miss Allerton, as Mrs Cram had
said, sometimes gushed, and life at
jackson barracks was no such dream
as it appeared
The sun went down red and angry far
across the tawny flood of the rushing
river. The night lights were set at the
distant bend below. The stars came
peeping through shifting filmy veil.
The big trees on the levee and
about the thanking towers began
to whisper and complain and creak,
and the rising wind sent long wisps
of straggly cloud racing across the
sky The moon rose pallid and wan,
hung for awhile over the dense black
mass of moss-grown cypress in the
eastward swamp, then hid her face be-
hind a heavy bank Of clouds, as though
reluctant to look upon the wrath to
come. for storm was rising fast and
furious to break upon and deluge old
jackson barracks.
TO BE CONTINUED.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-05-10
WHICH THE CAUCASIAN OFFERED
Is BEING COMPETED FOR.
One More Letters--The Caucasian kas
Struck the Key Note.
No. ~.


Paw Creek, n. c., April %, '94.
Mr.. EDIToR:-It is a burning
shame that an American should even
have reason for suspicion of unfair
and dishonest election methods. But
when it is an open and standing fact
that such must be the case by law or
no election. Yes, no election, as the
law provides for a dishonest count
and but little else, We shudder, but
hold and claim the right to fight and
despise the decree and its prop.
If | were a preacher and had in
my church member mean enough
to act as registrar under the direc-
ton of the Democratic party office
seekers and bosses | would swear
that that member was perishing for
the want of an hones-, God-fearing
pastor and l would resign unanimous
ly and forever.
Really ! don't see the propriety in
advertising for just imposslbility.
We can't have a fair and honest cleo
ton. But here is my plan for deliv-
erance:
Let every voter, who has sense
enough, make up his mind right now
to be an honest man, then 60 to
those who are willing to be men, if
they know how, and tell them of
their determination for right and
justice at the ballot box, giving his
reason, and the count will be much
fairer at the next election.
I. L. LOWE.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-05-10
Troutmaus, n. c.
Your little friend,
Grover King.

Mr.. Editor As | have seen so
many nice letters in the "Children 5
Corner" | will try and write one too.
Papa takes THE CAUCASIAN and likes
it splendid. | enjoy reading the
young folks column very much. |
am farmers daughter and live on
large farm III the western part of
the State | will ask and answer
some questions
How many kinds of mineral are
found in North Carolina
What great European soldier lived
and died in lredelI county?
What word in the English Ian
guage contains all the yowels
How many letters are there in the
Bible
Noah was $50 years old when he
died.
Moses died on Mt. Nebo.
Jeptha slew his only daughter.
! will close wishing TIE CAUCA-
SIAN much success.
Your unknown friend,
Mary Shelton.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-05-10
No. AZ.
Poortith, \. c., May 3rd, ls9!

Poortith, \. c., May 3rd, 1894.
Mr.. EDITOR Will you allow one
of the gentle SEX to enter the con-
test for the $40 you offer for the best
plan to break up the election frauds!
| am not very well velsed in poll
tics but it seems to me that the fol-
loving will do much towards break
ing up the frauds in our State and
National elections,
See that all voters ara properly
registered by having committee ap-
pointed to attend to this very i'm
portant matter, place honest reform
literature in the hands of the people.
to educate them: and above all
things else, let the voters themse selves
see to it that the election judges are
men fair and honorable enough to
make tao ballot free ani the count
ing fair"
There are good and fair Han in
every township. of course. and the
people know them and they should
see to il that such men are made the
judges. Of course. perfectly honest
elections cannot be expected under
the present law.
Truly,
A Union Co. Girl.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-05-10

Mr.. Editor:-I am q little boy 9
years old. Papa IL a Peoples party
man. When Cleveland wac elected
the first time papa named me for
him, but | have asked him to change
my name from Grover to something
else. will answer some Of the lit
tie cousins questions:
Richard Dobbs Speight, ST., be-
came governor in 1892.
Sir Walter SCOTS last words were;
81 feel as if l were to be myself
again"
Washington was inaugurated in
New York, April goth, 1888.
Zeb Vance was North Cardinals
most able representative in congress.
AS this is my first letter | trust it
will not find its way to the waste
basket. | will close by asking a
question:
What is Queen Nictoria's entire
name?
Your little friend,
Grover King.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-05-10
To The CAUCASIAN {:

To The CAUCASIAN:
The following preamble and reso-
'utlnus were adopted unanimously by
Eol CHAM County Farmers Ali
aur~ 10 session a. II. county seat
April 18th. 1894: :.
MLrvra~. " na4 N our republic great
taaketsHR al1 thirst for o-l,s. 4nt much
.ge. and
Whereas, Public opinion : .udlsIriol.sIy
manufactured IN opposition 10 ali Puttic
men who 70! any account, ~ for auy cause
vote a-Ails: the nominee. ans forthwith are
luVea, hesi condemned ana 3enased from
holding office 10 d { r.:t ot tae party. ami
Where's ANY F4aU who NAV have SER II
the public plGcet IN Office ~ TIE vote 81 any
party and CHOOSES 10 exercise ms right a. "a
free citizen ana east an lh.iePen lent vote l.
deuUMIU-teI All ungIiJr.gl reich and
Whereas our LAW makers bDi-ter,zI by
the machine. ar-uEat- the paTt Of rulers. ano!
pass laws a. rlies- Therefor. re Z resolved
by the Rockingham County Alliance
Let That the hagh saiATie- for public Off
Cials are dangerous and c"Trlpuns. aEd
should he reduced 10 a Level Ia private eli
terprI~e~
Ind That parry service J. generally Of such
a debASIug character as To aEte orr best
men from TIE pollcaI fed ana lu-teaa ui
uer.tlng office merit our sincere tvaaelu-
nation.
3rI That the independent voter from lis
own bet ia lzfaert Who iorm- his own
opinion of men aI3d measures. and votes
arcoTiIn-.yi ! pra3seWOrtuy. lat . man who
votes for party T.lloI, consulting H. u"u
Judgment ! base tool. either from jEuo-
rance. prejudice or eclt.-hue--. aud the pro-
mOter OF ali political crime. corruption IL
office and bad Laws.
4th, That public official. are hired agents
of the people and not rulers and al act, Of
their as rulers axe acts Of tyruLts.
9TH That the law. either a. the edlct, of
dss pots. acts of our law making bodIr~. j. the
source OF ali tyranny. and no congress or
legislature has nigh 10 pass any law great
ly affecting the interest OF the people a> the
decentralization Of silver and others without
their knowledge and consent
6th. That u hired agent Of the people who
does his duty TO the people settles al. claims
the public may have upon him. and he owes
no debt o1 gratitude 10 any party unless the
same Is working for party al all unmerlt-
ed price, and not for the people
Eth, That the evils of which we complain
are fruits of plutocracy, together with many
more, and We believe that the experiment of
self government must prove a failure unless
they are vigorously combated.
oth. That the Secretary be authorized to
publish these resolutions.
\. J. HUpSON. Pres.
I. b. LINDSAY, Secretary.