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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
A Very Important Message.

Telegraphers' Advocate.
There is now pending before
Congress bill providing for Gov
eminent telegraph, which will come
up for further consideration at the
next session of Congress. This bill
owes its existence to the Interna-
tional Typographical Union, which
for years has fought q valiant battle
for a national telegraph system.
This bill, if passed, will cause the
operation of a telegraph by the
government on cost basis, and free
from the discrimination 80 frequent
ly practised by the Western Union
monopoly. The news, freed from
the grasp Of this octopus (Which
consults its own interests aud not
the peoples as to whether newspa-
pers are needed in certain localities
or not, and acts accordingly, daily
newspapers will spring up like
magic all over the United States
publications not tinged with the mo-
nopolistic hue of the Western Union,
but papers that are free to advocate
true reform measures without fear
of losing the necessary complement,
to their business, the news
THE Postal telegraph is in the
platform of the Peoples Party. And
the bill now before Congress referred
to above was drawn ard introduced
by Senator Butler of North Caro-
| lima.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
Mr.. r. O. Patterson Dead.

Mr.. R. o. Patterson, Clerk Of the
Federal Court under Judge Dick, died
at his home in Asheville last Monday
very suddenly.
Mr.. Patterson was chairman of the
Republican campaign committee and
during the four months campaign he
was located in Raleigh at Republican
headquarters. He was a most pleas
ant and agreeable gentleman and
during his residence in this city made
many friends.
Mr.. Patterson was mindful of of the
fact that he only had a short time in
which to live and while here he fire.
quently spoke of the fact to friends. But
hewas not respondent and rather of .
happy disposition.
Mr.. Patterson died of heart failure.
Upon his return from his country
place he ate slight supper and had
q bath made ready for him, and told
his wife that after it he would give
her an account of his trip
Mrs. Patterson observing that
her husband remained longer
than usual at his bath went into The
room where she found him in the batf
tub dead and his body cold.
Mr.. Patterson was about 43 years o.
age.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17

Turner'S \. G. Almanac for iS9. /.
upon our table. For ever half . Gen.
tury this old rviia able Almanac ha. ar
nuaily visited the homes OF oar people
and 10 always welcome vtti,os. IL.
great popularity IL due to is rrlish,i-
ity, and hence IL IL known 4. the -Oid
Reliable" There il no oth~r TO csm-
pare with IL. 1t 10 the srandard. -
The Almtnac for Isl. 1. larger and
better than ever. We do not Amos
what We would do without Turner.
y. &. Almanac. There are Almanac.
aud Aimanacs, bat there is but one
Standard State Almanac aud that 4.
Turner'S Almanac which always has
the State capitol on its first page. Re
sure you get Turner'S Almanac II
can be had Of merchants book sellers,
druggists and postmssters, or OF the
publisher, Jas. II. Ennis, Raleigh.
n. c. Price, single copy 10 cents, sent
postpaid.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
ANTONIO naceo. the
CUBAN LEADER
% REPEATED IS HAVING oeEn %.
rRAvE0 ~ MS evn nEs-Ano
KILLED ~ TINE sPAsplARps.
rAss Asese's rh, s,siAs les rssA $50.
ooo For uss vsiisisy.

1hsss 10 Islh 81 BsissSy Asa % 10 .. -
fAss Msese's rb /, s,ssAs lee rssA ESQ. =.
ooe Tor nss vsrisisy-
The Cubans have juss had tn. wort
blow that has bern inflicted upon the %
since they bryan their present war
with spain for their Independence.
Ma SEQ, one OF their Ablesc and best
Generals, has been allied.
There are conflicting reports q. to
how this va, accomplished one re-
port is that the Spaniards invited him
TO conference under . flag Of truce
and that Aaceo accepted the invita-
ton, and was killed after be met the
Spaniards. Another report, and the
latest one 10 that Aaceo planned q sue
cessfui trip into the lines OF the Span.
iards. and while pushing forward TO
join . body of his forces, Was betrayed
byl his physician TO the Spanisrds,
who ambushed him and killed him.
Dispatches OF the death are as fol-
lows:
Maceo had planned successful
crossing Of the Troeha and by taking
the sea route with body guard, he
was to join bis forces east Of Mariet.
This was accomplished in safety and
while standing alone he was shot down
by men in hiding who were awaiting
him. His body was then hacked up
by assassins.
Comment is made that MaceO's ply
stefan, Maxine Zerlucha, was allowed
to surrender aud is now being treated
with distinction.
Bribery is charged and the price to
be paid for the assassination is said to
be $50, 900
NKw YORK, Dec. l2-The Cuban
Junta in this city received . telegram
from their Jacksonville agent, J. A.
Huau, this afternoon as follows:
Received letter from Havana con-
firming death of Maceo and staff by
combination between Marquis
Ahumada, second in command to Gen
eral Weyler, and DR.. Zerlucha. They
were murdered"
In addition to Maceo's death news
has been received that bis entire staff,
thirty-fOur in number, was ambushed
and killed. Mxceo's surgeon, DR.
Zerlucha, is charged with having be.
trayed the Cuban leader into the hands
Of the Spaniards.I 1t is stated that MaceC
was on his way for conference with
the Spanish commander at the latter'i
request, looking to a peaceful ending
of the instruction. The plot for his
assassination bad all been arranged
and on his arrival soldiers in hiding
shot the insurgent leader and
his entire staff to death. Zerlu.
cha. it is declared, remained at thu
rear and was unframed. The Cubant
| in several cities are in state of fever
heat.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
A DOuble-Barrel Lie.

The Hickory Mercury hits the nail
square on the head in the following
paragraph:
"The Democratic papers publish
horrid accounts of how the Populists
knitted Major Guthrie; that in many
precincts there were no Guthrie
tickets to be had, that Populist lead
ers openly denounced their candid
ate and encouraged their followers
to vote for Russell, and that many
Of them revolted and voted for Cy
Watson. And in almost the same
breath these papers declare that the
30,932 votes Major Guthrie received
represents the full vote Of the Popu
list party in North Carolina. In thi,
instance they lie both going ant
coming
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
Union satisfi ed with The Results.

Sot1sueu WIN Ah0 kAeou10s
For The Caucasian.I
INDIAN TRAIL. n. c., Dec. I'VE,
the Populists of Union county, are
very we'll pleased with the result of
the late election, so far as our
county is concerned, and in part the
State. We elected FIVE township
constables out of nine, two county
commissioners, Register of Deeds,
Coroner and best of all, the Rep
resentative, Hon. Jas. n. Price.
No truer man or Pop could
have been found in the State
He is in every way competent to
fill the bill with honor to "Old I'm
ion" and to himself. We would be
pleased to see him elected Speaker,
but put him where you may and
"Jim" will make his mark.
The general talk now is as to who
will be United States Senator. Some
say Guthrie. some say Henry, and
some Judge Clark, others Col. Dock
cry or "Goldie" Pritchard. OF
course we "Pops' would prefer
Maj. Guthrie or W. R. Henry as we
think they would best match Sena-
tor Butler. We do not under any
circumstances want "Goldie Pritch-
ard returned. We think if the Pop
ulist Representatives vote for him it
will be goodbye party. But We do
not anticipate that for We think a
Pop is too true to his country to do
anything of the kind. Gentlemen
give us Maj. Guthrie or Mr.. Henry if
you please.
We think every county should re-
spend to our esteemed organ, The
| CAUCASIAN. j. w. CONDER.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
POLITICAL POT-POURRI.
Condensed Mention of What People Are
Saying and What Parties Are Doing.

The vote for silver in the last
election said Col. C. G.. Bradshaw,
of Montana, twas the American
vote. The foreign vote, those fellows
who have been here only a year or
two, and don't even know how to
write their name in English, voted
for Mckinley to a man. That's
where the big campaign fund we
hear so much about went, and the
result in the States having the lar
gest amount of foreign population
proves that most conclusively. All
this talk about the Bryan States hav-
ing the greatest percentage Of illit-
eracy is the merest rot. Why the
census figures show that in Colorado,
Washington. Idaho, Montana, and
Nebraska the percentage of illiteracy
is less than in any of the New Eng
land States, New York or Pennsyl-
ania."-Washlngton Post.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
CLOSING OUT, LOW DOWN.

Having other important business
which demands all of my attention, l
have decided to close out my fruit tree
department as fast Is possible. And
in order to do this 1t once. l will sell
anything that have in stock in that
line 1T bargain.
Will sell apple and peach trees ut
1Oc each, $500 per 100; 80 1t 100 rates.
All other stock proportionately low,
Satisfaction guaranteed. All who wish
to secure first-class stock 1T rock bot
tom prices will do we'll to correspond
with me 1t once.
J. s. WESTBROOK,
Old North State Nufsefies,
Faison, Duplin Co, G.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
POpulists Elected.

The Populists have elected Con-
,ressmen as follows:
M. W. Howard, Alabama.
C. A. Barlow, California.
DR.. C. d Castle, California. y
J. C. Bell, Colorado.
James Gum, Idaho.
John Baker, Illinois.
]. NJ. Robinson, Indiana.
Mason Peters, Kansas.
Jerry Botkin, Kansas.
E. R. Ridgley, Kansas.
w. D. Vincent, Kansas.
N. B. Mccormick, Kansas.
Jerry Simpson, Kansas.
Samuel Maxwell, Nebraska.
VIM. L. Stark, Nebraska.
R. D. Sutherland, Nebraska.
VIM L. Greene, Nebraska.
Harry Skinner. North Carolina.
j. E. Fowler, North Carolina.
VIM. F. Strowd, North Carolina.
C. b. Martin, North Carolina.
A. C Shuford, North Carolina.
j. V. Callahan, Oklahoma.
Freeman Knowles, South Dakota.
- Kelly, South Dakota.
Also the following silver Republi-
can Congressman who will not go
into a Republican caucus, but who
will act with the Peoples Party:
Silverites-Johu F. Shafroth, Col
orado; Charles S. Hartman, Mon.
tana; Francis G. Newlauds, Ne
vada-3
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
MEMBER Of tho Lsgislature

And visitors to Raleigh during the
session of the General Assembly can
secure good accommodation at the old
reliable HARRISON House. This well
known hotel is still under the man
agement of Mrs. Harrison, and she
will strive to not only maintain, but
excel, her reputation as q successful
caterer to the desires Of her guests.
As heretofore it will be headquarters
for Republicans and POpuli-ts men,
bers of the Legislature. Many have
already secured rooms in advance. 1t
is advised that all who intend to stop
at the HARRISON House write ut once
and secure rooms. Address
Mrs. Z. NJ. HARRISON,
Raleigh ". C.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
For Clerk Of the senate.

Advertisement
PEANUT, n. c., Nov. 80, '96.-I
am candidate for reelection to the
position of Principal Clerk of the
Senate. l understand all the details
of the fl CO Ind if elected will serve
to the best of my ability. AS 10
my service to tho Peoples Party and
the reform movement and my cleri-
cal ability, refer the public to the
testimonial of DR.. Thompson below,
and by permission to Hons. Harry
Skinner and John E Fowler, and to
my own Senators, Hons. q. l.. Hardi-
son and and w. T. Mccarthy.
II. E KING.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
To Whom II May Concern:

HIGHLANDS, N. C Nov. 80, '96 -
1t gives me pleasure to state that l
am we'll acquainted with Mr.. Hill E.
King, who seeks the position of
Principal Clerk in the next Senate
of North Carolina, having known
him intimately for many years. He
has had experience in legislation,
understands the duties Of the posi-
ton, and posses ses firstrate clerical
qualifications. He has rendered
such service in three campaigns as
should commend him to favorable
consideration. In 1892, 1894 and
1896, he has done very satisfactory
service, both as chairman of the
Populist executive committee of On
slow county, and as chairman of the
executive committee of the Third
Congressional district.
CYRUS THOMPSON.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
Hanna and the Cabinet.

CANTON, Ohio, Dec. 3.-Chairman
Mark A. Hanna, of the Republican
National committee, has recently
been a visitor at Major McKinley's
home.
Mr.. Hanna spent a large portion
of two days in close consultation
with the President. elect. 1t is
stated positively by persons who are
in a position to know that he was
offered the treasury portfolio if he
will accept position in the cabinet.
Mr.. Hanna asked time to consider
the offer and it was granted.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
Y. n. C, A, State convention.

The twenty first annual State con-
vention of the Young Mems Christian
Association, will meet at Winston
Salem, Feb. 1922. Messrs. w. c..
Dowd, Chas. w. Tillett, J. NJ. Rogers
and Geo. B. Hanna were appointed
committee to arrange a programme
which will be one of the strongest ever
presented. Delegates from all the
Young Mems Christian Associations
in North Carolina, and all Christian
workers will be welcome. All persons
interested should correspond with Mr..
F. P. Turner, State Secretary, Char
lotte, n. G.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
For State Librarian.

To the Honorable members Of the Cen
erdl assembly of North Carolina:
As patriots Confederate veteran
an Allianceman from the first, and
now, an active Populist since organ
ization, a man of limited means,
with large family to rear, l most
respectfully ask for the position OF
State Librarian
Your Ob't servant,
A. j. HUNTER
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17

Eos- 4ls and 4o2. The Atlantis Special"
Bold votibole Trsin. With BoHss blsspr
and Day Coaches between Weahioeton and
Atlanta PRior and Dining Can, Hev
York 10 washingtor. PullTsn Bispp<n
between Portsmouth and Chaslotts. lOTen
II Portsu 0uth q 8 p. nh Conpectine st
Atlanta for and from Macon, Floesda,
Chattanooga Nashville, Memphis. Tsxs.,
California and The WEI
Nos- II and %. Tie q. A. L. Expsrs."
Solid Train Of Pullman 6lsepen and Day
Coaches between Posts0outh. Weldon and
Atlanta also Nev Yofh 70 Weldon end
Cspe ChayIea- Coz meeting Il Atlanta for
and from 4ootsomefy, Hew Oflsans. Tsx-
o. Nexico. CalnoFnis. Nscoo. YlogSda; -
Postsmoufh With Bay Line and ooeae1iD
steamen end rail rouf0 20 the Eosth md
East - No extra fare On any ssnin-
For Tscksts, 6lsspan, and infosDafion.
apoly 70 TSckst Aer0ta q 70
H g. LIZARD. oel RsD- A., Ralsieh,
4 81. JoHE. Viz Pmsiasnf and Col
We. NcBKk. 0a'i e.yestnAssdssk
| II. W. B. 0LOvBR, fnGDs 001D8.
TT. AHDERDON, 6es1 49, A.
Genenl 00oas k0Ru4001H. VA
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
For Over Fifty Years

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used BY NILLI0Ns Of NOTHERs
for their CHILDREN WHILE THETHn0,
with PERIEcr SUCCESS. It s0orHEs the
CHILD, s0FTENs the GUNS, ALLAYs al
PAIN; cURKs VIVID COLO, and il the
best remedy for DIARRH0A.
TWentY.1vO cents q bottle.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
Personal.

FREK-64 page medical reference
book to any person afflicted with
special. chronic or delicate disease
peculiar to their sex. Address the
leading physicians and surgeons of
the United States, DR.. Hathaway q
Co., 22k s. Broad ST., Atlanta, Ga.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
BIG FIRE IN WINSTON.
40. 900 Pounds of Manufactured Tobsc-
CO and $50, 900 Pounds Of Loaf Burned
Loss o. so 200, Insurance 8S5, 900.

Loss 81 900, Insurance SSo,OOO.
WINSTON, N. c., Dec. 9.-The To-
bacco manufacturing plant of the
Brown Brothers Tobacco Company,
one of Winston's oldest firms, was
destroyed by fire at 3 o'clock this
morning, entailing loss of $3.50, 900,
with $50 900 insurance. Besides the
factory and machinery $4,000
pounds. of manufactured tobacco,
and 150, 900 pounds of leaf were con-
sumed by the flames. The origin
of the fire is not known. The firm
owns three other large factories, and
will resume business as soon as ma
chinery can be purchased and put
in operation. Two other factories
were saved from destruction only
by the efficient work of the fire de-
partment.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
For Doorkeeper.
Advertisement

Advertisement.
I hereby announce myself as can
didate for the position OF doorkeeper
for the House of Representative,
from New Hanover county.
dec. 3 At L. j. KING.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17

Advertiseme

Advertise ment
l hereby announce myself candi-
date for the position Of Doorkeeper for
the Senate Of Wake county.
G.. X. DEBSAM.
Rockville, y. c., Dec. 10, so.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
Thluk 1sOyes.

Have you ever heard of a medi-
cine with such q record OF cures As
Hoods Sarsaparillai Don't you
know that Hoods Sarsaparilla, the
One True Blood Purifier, has proved,
over and over again, that it has
power to cure, even after all other
remedies fall If you have impure
blood you may take Hoods SarsA-
parilla with the utmost confidence
that it will do you good.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
HOW DID PALMER VOTE7
He Did Not Cast Ballot for Himself but
It Is Thought He Did for Mckinley.

Pensacola, Fla, Dec. 10.-When SEN
ator John NJ. Palmer was recently
touring the country as candidate for
President, he repeatedly made the
declaration that he was sincerely in
favor of the platform adopted at
Indianapolis by the gold standard
Democrats, and that he was opposed
to the Republican party its candidates,
creed and platform. When he and his
running mate, General Simon B. Buck
ner, together with their supporters
were ridIculed in Missouri and al
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
Candidate for EDErossiDg Clerh.

Advertisement.
1 am a candidate for engrossing
clerk of the House of Representatives
have been in the reform movement
since 1888, and in the POpulist party
ever since its inception, Will leave il
with my friends to say whether or not
1 am worthy of recognition and will
greatly appreciate any effort they may
make in my behalf.
Respectfully,
b. F. SCARBOROUGH.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17

To-day Is the best time to adver-
tise. Tomorrow you may not be
able TO.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17
Candidate For BOork eeper.

ADVERTISEMENT
l am candidate for assistant door
keeper in the House of Representa-
tives from Duplin county.
j. w. PEARsALL.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17

Merit in medicine means the power
to cure. The great cures by Hoods
Sarsapsrilla prove its unequalled
merit.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17

The reason some ads. are not read
is because there is nothing in them
to focus the public eye.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17

Hoods Pills assist digestion. %
cents.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-12-17

On the last day of the Conference
Rev. j. F. Cole, chairman of the COM
mittee on Books and Periodicals, read
report recommending the adoption of
the North Carolina Christian AdvO-
cate as the organ of this Conference,
with Rev. Il. n. Ivey, Editor, and Rev.
w. L. Grissom, business manager, and
there were hearty amens at the con-
clusion of reading report, which show
ed the pleasure of the Conference at
the final adjustment and compromise
on the church organ question.
r Statistics were read by Rev. W. L. Girls
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-27
LAWYERS AS SHYLOCKS.
SENATOR VOORHEES, PAYS HIS REGARDS TO AT
TORNEYs WHO PREY on VICTIMS or
TROLLEY ACCIDENTS.

Trenton Fet. 20 ISpec.aD-"Shy.oN *" and high
way robbers were among Tho epithets applied thi.
afternoon by Senator Voorhees, to those lawyers
VINO take trolley speculation and pocket
three fourths OF the judgment recovered
The Senator abandoned his usual playful mooi
and became almost savage in his denuncIation OF
such conduct, ard all his colleagues with the eXcep-
ton OF Senator DAILY appeared to hugely enjoy tho
onslaught.
The debate began when Senator Williams az
chairman Of the Revision OF Laws Committee. re-
ported favorab.y Senator Voorhees's bill providing
cor ar Independent medca. examination in the case
of persons injured in trolley accidents and reau-
ing contracts between counsel and clients in sucn
cases to be put upon file.
Senator Daily asked for a hearing at the request
Of Samuel Ka.isch. Warren Dixon and Thomas F.
Noonan The Hudson Senator declared that the
hills were drawn by Joseph Coult, general counsel
for the Consolidated Traction Company Senator
Williams. a lawyer hmse.f, said that the measures
xare certainly not in the interest OF lawyers. but
were undoubtedly for the benefit Of poor litigarts
Senator Voorhees, asserted that he had received
from the decent and honorable men OF his poles
sion more .etters commencing these oils tAaI were
ever sent him on any other measures and there
was no need OF hearing. Senator DAILY retorted
that the bills were for interest OF the corpora
lions who we're being mucted by persons injured.
senator Voorhees, denied fatty that we o,ils c1hiq
from the corporations. Al he eai1 that there nhl
been many scandals connected with those troI!ey
suits s.o. ,ro,, Union ,n sono
OF those lawyer shops they employ detectives ana
runners who al the scene OK an accloen' Almost
"a eoon as IL occurs, Offering their services without
payment Then when judgment or say 5000 Is
Obtained the lawyers pocket $500 and the poor
devil who has lost leg or arm gets the renalh1er
For the protection Of poor ntgants who are thu:
im,sosed on we to have the contracts put
upon file So the lawyers interested want bearing
do they? That Is the old trick. Let the bills come
IN here on their merits They shall be defended
and expounded, and warrant tfat the arguments
Of the Directors will be set forth as AMY on the moor
Of the senate by the Senator from Hudson as they
could be by anybody else anywhere 49,. -,
.TSn.r This afternoon" replied Senator Day. II
did not know that there was any need to protect
the neon g from grand larceny on the part OF the
leg nrofession-for that Is the accusation made
SIt's highway robbery. that's what 1t Is. inter-
Very we'll continued Senator DAILY. i with
araw my motion to have the bills referred back to
the committee but you must take the responsibility
To- their massage. ! shall certainly never vote Tor
,Har, and / shall be surprised II there Is not an
uprising Of popular sentiment TO prevent their
We're not afraid" Senator voorhees, retorted.
The HIS we're then put upon the calendar.