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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08

Convention Called For Pit. Co

Convention Called For Pitt Co
At a conference of the Executive
Committee of the Peoples party, of
Pitt County, held in Greenville on
the 22nd, inst. | was authorized to
request the Chalrmans of the Execu-
tive Committees, of the several town
ships of the county to convene the
people of the respective townships in
Convention at their usual place of
political meeting, on Saturday, oath
day of March, for the purpose of ell
Getting Township Executive Commit
tees for the ensuing two years and
for the further purpose of otherwise
organizing, by selecting delegates to
attend county convention of the
Peoples party which is hereby CALL
ed to meet in the Court House in
Greenville at II o'clock, Saturday
March 31st 1894, for the purpose of
receiving and ratifying the action of
the respective townships and electing
an Executive Committee for Pitt Co.
for the ensuing two years and adopt
ing a plan of organization and other
wise celebrating in the interest Of
the people.
To these respective township and
county Conventions, the electors of
Pitt regardless of past political aft
liations are cordially invited to deli
berate with and assist in devislng
plans to overthrow the present reign
of plutocracy and inaugurating wise
and practical measures in the inter-
est of the educational advancement
and material prosperity of the peo-
pie.
At the opening of the convention,
the purpose and necessity for such
political organization will be explain
ed by prominent speakers who have
been invited and are expected to be
present. A. j. MOVE,
Secretary.
HARRY SKINNER,
Chairman.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING.

The Board met in regular session,
all the members present.
Accounts were audited and allow
ed to the amount of $1019.93, in
Guiding $158.5O paid to paupers.
Treasurer's reports for February
were read and approved.
D. J. Broadhurst was appointed
Registrar for Goldsboro May mum.
cipal election.
Van May was appointed constable
and G. E. Hadley tax collector fol
New Hope township.
A. J. Harrell was instructed to sd
Just the amount of damage to county
fences from fire originating on the
W. & W. r. r.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08
A WEEKS NEWS
GATHERED FROM EVERY QUARTER
OF THE WORLD

AID Briefly Told For tn. Readers of The
Caucasian.
Gen. Jubai A. Early dead.
On last Friday evening at his
home in Lynchburg, Va. Gen.
Jubal A. Early died at a ripe old
age. He had severe fall several
weeks since and has been gradually
sinking ever since. He is the Con-
federate General who come so near
capturing Washington City during
the late war.
EngIand's New Premier.
Gladstone has resigned as Prime
Minister of England. He is now IS
years old. lie Queen has requested
Lord Roseberry to form a cabinet.
The GUNNER Lumber Co of North
ampton County have shut down.
Their pay roll was $500 week and
all their hands are idle.
j. B. Underwood, of Fayetteville,
has sold his cigarette machines for
$36, 800 to st. Louis men.
Talmage has reconsidered and will
not resign as pastor of the Brooklyn
Tabernacle.
7. r. Bynum of Green was thrown
from his buggy and killed near Will
son last Friday.
The Republic of Brazil has elect
ed a new President. His name is
Moraes.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08
A Good Speech and a Club Organized

A Good Speech and a Club Organized.
Mr.. EDITOR There was much
disappointment at Cobbs School
House, in Duplin county, on last
Saturday that sickness prevented
you attending. A large crowd had
gathered to greet you. The crowd
called for Mr.. c. F. R. Kornegay,
the "old war horse" of Wayne. He
said he could not fill "Maryann's"
place and that no one else could, but
he did make a splendid speech. l
have never heard him do better.
After his speech large Peoples
party club was organized. The Re-
form is gaining ground fast here.
We are in the fight to win,
Yours, &c., J.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08
Valuable Information

| have a sure preventative for pro-
tectlng fruit and fruit trees by ap-
plying a simple chemical combina-
ton, three cents worth of which will
protect one tree. Amy one can pre-
pare and apply it. Also plan for a
portable rail fence-no post to set
one half cost, one half material and
more durable than ordinary rail
fencing. Need buy nothing but
nails. Will mail to any address full
receipt for either for enc dollar, or
receipt for both for $3.50. Address,
]. w. LEE,
Harrell's Store, N. @.
Feb. 22-4t.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08
INDEX TO NEW ADyERTIsENESTs

J. K. Purinton & CO.-The Mary
Jane Dish Washer
Robt. /. Rogers & Co.-Monuments
and Tomb Stones.
The Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Annual Statement.
~We wish to request our read
ers when writing to any of the abo'e
companies to say that you saw the
advertisement in TUE CAUCASIAN.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08

The way to drive out error is TO
get the truth before the people. Put
THE CAUCASIAN into every home
and 1t will do the work.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08

The Richmond Times, Democra-
tic paper that stands on the Chicago
platform, is being denounced as a
traitor by the machine Democratic
paper. And why? Because it dares
to protest against the wholesale
frauds praeticed in Virginia in the
last election. This is an admission
that ballot box stuffing and Democ-
racy are synonymous terms in the
ewes of the machine. The same is
true of the machine in North Caro-
lima
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08
sTONEY CREEK CLUB.

The Stoney Greek Peoples party
club will hold its next meeting on
Saturday, March 18th. DIR. j. E.
Person will speak. The public is in
vited to come out.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08
Personal.

Mrs. Joel Elmore, from Buckles
burg, Lenoir county, is visiting her
daughter Mrs. S. r. Rackley.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08

The Democratic party is clearly
guilty of obtaining goods under false
pretenses.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08

Died, on the 18th of Jan, about 5
o'clock, P. m, Mrs. Elizabeth G.
Weaver, after an illness of about
three months.
Therefore, Be it resolved that as
it has pleased Almighty God to take
from our midst this friend and sister,
we deem 1t necessary to say that in
her death we lose faithful member
of the Alliance and good christian
woman. J. W. AMAN,
W. A. Rose,
NJ. F. BARBOUR,
Committee.
Try to send in at least one new
Su hGcri har with Y,oI,p raDorroI
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08
LOOK AT THE LABEL.

On your paper. Do not look for
the "blue cross" any more. We have
put our list in mailing type. Your
name Is on a printed label with the
date when your subscription expires.
Be sure to send your renewal Off You
want the paper another year. at least
a week before your subscription ex-
pires.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Reading notices will be inserted In this
column for 10 cents per line for each inser-
ton.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08
EGGS! EGGS.

From genuine Light Brahmas and
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strains large, finely marked fowls.
Price l.. Brahmas $500 per ID. B.
p. Rocks $3.50 per Is. Less for two
or more settings. Also one fine Jer-
sey Bull, 3 years old, well disposed.
One or two cows and calves. Prices
to suit the times. For further in
formation apply to
CULLEN g. BATTLE,
Whitaker's, \. e.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08

If you haven't laid in your supply of Few
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Address
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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08

HOOPS PILLS are purely vegetable,
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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08
l. an LON A.
a a. he Best

Ny exhibit of and
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and
me ia those
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is
of
acka rr6f
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08
THE SUPERIORITY

Of Hoods Sarsaparilla is due TO the
tremendous amount of brain work
and constant care used in its prepar-
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be convinced of its superiority. II
purifies the blood which, the source
OF health, cures dyspepsia, over
comes sick headaches and bilious
ness. 1t is just the medicine for YOU.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08
Cumberland Speaks.
February oath, 1894.

February oath, 1894.
To THE CAUCAsIAN:-Please pub
lish the following resolutions adopt
ed by Carver Creek township ALI
ance,
Resolved, LIST, That we, the Peo-
pies party of Carvers Greek town
ship, Cumberland county, have moth
ing to do with the primary elections
and we denounce it from beginning
to ending.
Resolved 2nd, That we, the Peo-
Piles party, stay in the middle Of the
road and respectfully invite all who
are tired of the old parties to fall in
with US.
Resolved 3rd, That we be as true
to our own principles as the thous-
ands who remain with the old ma
chine and propose to stand or fall
with it.
Proud of North Carolina and Sampson Co.
| Mr.. MARION BUTLER,
Dear Sir and Brother Allow me
to congratulate you for the honor
conferred upon one of old SIMPSONS
Young men. / was more than glad
when l learned that you were elected
our National President. Hope our
grand order may prosper and multi
ply under your leadership. I am
proud to say that old Sampson is my
birthplace. and while fortune may
separate US by many miles, yet We
are together in the great work and
we come close up to each other on
our National Demands.
| Our order is in q healthy condi-
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08

Eggs for Matching, White and
Barred Plymouth Rocks, Brown Leg
horns, $1.O0 for Setting of Is eggs.
7. 3. PARKER,
Goldsboro, n. c.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08

A good mich cow for sale. AID
dress B., care CAUCASIAN office.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-03-08
Mar. St.

Just received a car load of horses
and mules, which must be closed out.
in the next ten days for cash or on
time, before | go North. Come at
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bic parties wishing to purchase stock
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| will also accommodate them. Be
sure to remember the place.
JOSEPH EDWARDS,
1.-The Champion of Low Prices"
Wanted-Local agents to repre-
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Box 1850, New York, n. Y.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1894-01-17
TRUE g. CO., BOX zoo,
Augusta, Maine
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction
City, III. was told by her doctors
she had Consu mption and that
there was no hope for her, but two
bottles DR.. Kings New Discovery
completely cured her and she says
it saved her life. Mr.. ThOs. Egg
gers, 139 Florida street st. San
Francisco, suffered from dreadful
cold, approaching Consumption
tried without result every thing
else then bought one bottle of Dr.
Kings New Discovery and in two
weeks was cured. He is naturally
thankful. 1t is such results, Of
which these are samples, thai
prove the wonderful efficacy Of this
medicine in Caughs and~Uolds
Free trial bottles at George &
MortgOmery's Drugstore. Regular
size soc and $1.00. |
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1894-01-17
Chancery Court Land Sale.

EnOxvi11e, Tenn.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1894-01-17
Electric BitterS.

This remedy is becoming so well
known and 80 popular as to need
no special mention. All who have
used Electric Bitters sing the same
song of praise.-A purer medicine
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do all it is claimed. Electric bitters
will cure all diseases of the Liver
and Kidneys, will remove Pimples,
Boils. Salt Rheum and other affec-
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Will drive Malaria from the sys-
TEN and prevent as well as cure all
Malarial fever.-For cure of Head.
ache, Constipation and indigestion
try Electric Bitters.-Entire salts.
faction guaranteed, or money re.
funded.-Price 80 cts. and $1.00 pei
bottle at George & Montgomery's
Drugstore. 8
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1894-01-17
a Pretty Gift,

One of the dantiest of the New
Year calendars is that issued by
the proprietors of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. 1t will fGlly satisfy every ex-
pectation as to beauty and utility.
"Sweet Sixteen" is the head Of a
beautiful girl. The lovely picture
being Autographed in many deli
cate colors. The pad harmonizes
with the exquisite array of color,
while the figures are easily read.
Hoods calendar may he obtained
of your druggist or by sending
cents in stamps for one, or 10 cents
for two, to c, 1. Hood & Co., Lowell,
Mass.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1894-01-17
Campbell County.

Jellico College has closed its
doors on account of the. decrease in
attendance.
III. X. Tramell was elected May
or of Jellico over Geo. Wilson by a
vote of Y toss.
The new Jellico Mining Co. held
its annual .meeting'--Tuesday and
elected Col. NJ. E. Thornton, presi-
dent; MAJ. ]. B. Montgomery, vice.
president; J. J. Mars, secretas.
The judgment obtained by Whit.
ley county against the l.. & N. R'y
for damaging the county road, has
affirmed by the Court of appeals
The judgment was for $4,000.
Died, at Mt. Ash, Monday, Mrs
s. Ewell Reed. The cause of her
death was the bursting of a blood
vessel. Mrs. Baird was II daugh'
ter of Richard Lawson, Esq. She
left a husband and three children
The r, mains were inferred at CAM
Greek Tuesday.
wy Ball, president of dist 10
u. NJ. w. A, was called to MingC
Mt. last week on account of I
strike. :, He organized an Assembly,
of 2O6 min rs Thursday night
He returned Saturday and reports
n strike on account of Il proposed
reduction of 10 per cent.
A man by the name of Duval
.suicided at Halsey, Sunday after
noon, by the pistol route. Douval
j. the same who shot his wife a
IIensce about four years ago ant
ar which he served a term in tn
pen. On his return, recently, h
found that his spouse hat
taken up with another. Thi
troubled him and led to his adopt
ing the above ours.-Jellico AID
Tunce.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1894-01-17
Jefferson County.

Government works on the
French Broad have been suspend
t'd and the fleet lowered 10 King
~tOn.
Last Saturday the infant child of
John RUSSELL near New Market
died. TWAS two weeks old and
only weighed one pound and half
ut birth.
Last Monday evening -about 6
o'clock telegram was received
from White Pine, stating that Joe
NJ. Fame, Of this place, had been
shot and instantly killed by j. E.
Smith in the depot at White Pine,
On Wednesday Dec. 9th, Fain
was married to Miss Mollie Dewitt
a popular and highly esteemed
lady of White Pine. The day after
his marriage, he was on the streets
of White Pine aud from reports
had too much liquor in him. j,
4. Smith, who was acting as police
man, arrested him and put him
in the calaboose. Fain always had
blood in his eye for anyone who
treated him in way that he did
not like. He came to cambridge in
day or two and procured gun
and started again for White Pine
stating to several that he was go.
ing to hunt few days. i friend
Gesig ling his purpose, wired the
fact and the gun was slipped away
from him. Smith who has been in
the Jewellery business at White
Pine for some time, was preparing
to remove to Knoxville, aud on
Monday evening had his goods cor
veyed to the depot and had
SJxgExgSHzzkz2 INK y
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1894-01-17
NEiCHBORHOOD NEWS.
Roane County,


Chancery COurt;is in sessiOen at
Kingston.
The Hoe and Tool works at Har-
riman are full cf orders.
It is said that new company
is to take hold of the Anger Bit
Works at Harrsman.
The Gibson Agricultural works
according to the Tribune shipped
car load of plows on Wednesday.
The news under this head is
culled from the Hartman Tribune
lockwood Times and Free Ballot
and Roane County Republican
The new furnace at lockwood l.
said to be the finest in the state and
two more just like it are to be
erected soon. 1t has capacity OF
100 tons per day.
Word has been received from
Col Baxter who is in New York
that ne has contracted the build.
ing of the bridge at Kingston, also
for the steel rail for the road, aDt
that every thing is o K.-Tribune
There is going to be some trouble
about the collection Of the schoo
part of the corporation taxes il
Kingston. The board Of aldermen
release d all personal property, an'
real estate. The owners say They'll
release the remainder; this mean
no more public schools for our chill
dren.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1894-01-17

bought his ticket in order to take
the next train which was nearly
due. Fain walked up to him at
the depot.in an apperant friend y
manner pulling out his watch and
handing it to Smith asking him to
look ut 1t and see what should be
done for it. In an instant he drew
sharply ground Butcher knife on
Smith. A scuffie followed which
ended by Smith shooting Fain
through the head with his pistol.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1894-01-17
CASH PRIZES.

Here are 344 prizes amounting in
the aggregate to $10,S7
For every dollar paid THE
JOURNAL in advance, for either
DAILY or WEEKLY JOURNAL,
at regular rates, the payer will be
entitled to ONE guess at the total
vote cast in the next Gubernatorial
election in this state: and the near
est guess will entitle the guess will
entitle the guesser to FIRST prize,
the next nearest to second, and so on
through the entire list.
The total vote cast at the last
election for all candidates was $685.
861.
The subscription price of THE
WEEKLY JOURNAL is ONE
. year; THE DAILY JOURNAL,
tor one year is So. 90; for six months,
s40O; for $500.
Ii No guess allowed unless full sub
scfiption price is
PAID IN ADVANCE.
Agents wanted for THE JOURN.
AL in every county in the state.
Persons desiring to become agents
under the above proposition will ad.
dress w. S. eagle, Postoflice Box
444, Knoxville, Tenn.
All remittances must be sent by
Postoffice Money Order, Registered
Letter or Express, at our risk, to
TEIE JOJRNA AL CO.,
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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1894-01-17

Pursuant to decree of the Chancery Court for
Blount County. Tenn, rendered at the January
Term. 1894. will sell to the highest bidder at
the Court House door in Maryville, Tenn, on
the 18th day OF February, 1891, tract OF land
containing POI acres more or less; being tn John
Gritfitts farm where Phoebe NJ. Grit1itts now
resides, 50 acres of which lie encountered with
the homestead dowry Of the said Phoebe Griff-
tits. Said sale will be made on a credit of d, II
and 10 months. in bar of the equity of redemp-
ton. for partition. in the case of James A.
Gritfitts VS.. Phoebe M, GrifiHs ct al the pur-
chaser 20 give note with good security, bearing
interest from date of sale, and lien retained on
said land for the payment of purchase money,
This, 10th day of January, 1891.
Ben Cunningham, Clerk.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1894-01-17
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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1894-06-16
To the Readers Os this Paper.

"The Illinois Eastern Hospital for
the Insane" ut Kankakee, ILL.,, would
respectfully ask that all who read
this and who have copies Of illus.
trated magazines for which they have
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Explanatory Of this, will say that
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whole or In part deprived OF their
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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1894-06-16

The Republican nomination for
County Treasurer Is likely to go to
Mr.. Chris Strassheim, the popular
Wholesale grocer. His opponents
fear him and say he does not want II,
but Mr.. Strassheim says there Is no
truth In the story that he Is about to
retire from the contest for the Coun.
ty Treasurership He writes to say:
II desire to inform my friends and
the public that am candidate for
the ONCE OF Treasurer Of Cook Coun.
ty, subject to the will Of the Cook
County Republican convention. I
have withdrawn In favor Of nobody
and don't intend to, and expect to
stay In the race to the end and use
all honorable means to secure the
nomination for said office" Mr..
Strassheim was born in Hessc Darn.
stadt in the year 1861. Came to
this country with his parents In 1856:
came to Chicago In 1858, and has re.
sided on the North Side ever since.
Was educated In the public schools;
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1894-06-16

North Georgia campaign, at the
bloody battle OF JOnesbOro.
On his mothers side our subject Is
OF distinguished ancestry, being
eighth In line Of direct descent from
the tirst Governor OF the Massachu.
sets Bay colOny-Bradstreet
Careful and painstaking In his
methods, capable and splendidly
equipped for the success he Is achiev.
ing at law, his peculiar forte is as an
advocate and an orator. A lifelong
Republican In politics, his splendid
gifts and thorough acquaintance with
the political history Of his native
land have frequently been called into
play on the hastings In contributing
to the success OF his chosen party, OF
which he certainly deserves we'll; and
1t is a matter Of no surprise that he
ia popularity regarded as the coming
representative In the lower house Of
the Illinois Legislature from the dis.
trict OF his birth and lifelong resi-.
dence, where he is so widely and
favorably known as to be popularity
and continually spoken OF In terhis
Of the most enthusiastic eulOgy.