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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-10-23

But q bribe won't last. 1t serves.
when it serves at all. the single occa-
sion only. 1t must be repeated as often
as elections recur. and in the long run
must under every possible law. human
and Divine, prove poor and ever
poorer investment; even were there no
constable to take into the account, no
penitentiary doors creaking within plain
hearing OF the briber.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-10-23

Or do these boasting bribers think
that il they can but win this fight they
will so fasten their scheme upon Us
there will be no help for it.
No help? None. Messieurs, say you;
Then the law Of gravitation and other
God. fixed laws are not fixed laws at all,
but will yield to pressure exerted from
right. plutocratic quarters? Don't you
believe 1t, on your lives!
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-10-23

But one would think that surely his
fears might suffice TO suppress any open
boast Of a scheme EVERY STEP IN THE
CONSERVATION OF WHICH INVOLVES THE
COMMISSION OF A FELONY.
And yet, such has been the practice
Of the rich and rascally of all ages
First they impoverish. then seek to cor
rrnt the people.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28

looked after. II . private company
is to be subsidized for cabl. con
struction from California or ANY
part OF OUR Pacific Coast 70 the Is
lands, it should be under a cast iron
agreement TO the effect that the cost
shall be itemized as the work goes
on, and that at any time tine Gov
ernmsnt shall have the right to OBJ
tain full and complete ownership on
paying the outlay-if any-by the
constructing parties.
But - better - the Government
should construct and lay and own
and operate the cable hence to
Honolulu. On this bill the great
opportunity in the Senate and House
to talk over the whole matter Of
genuine Postal Telegraph, should
be improved to the uttermos..
Yours very truly,
A. CITIZEN.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28
Calming Ground.
For The Caucasian, I

For The Caucasian.
BLADEN county, N. c., May 81,
'9G.-I am Pop four years old and
have come to stay. We Pops in this
vicinity mean nothing but "the mid
die of the road' and no fusion. We
have q few Demmys in this country,
but they are for free silver and say
they will not vote a gold ticket nor
will they support n man who will.
We heartily endorse our "Mary
Ann our gallant leader, in his hon
est defense of the poverty stricken
people, and further more we are
gaining ground on both old parties
as fast as the political wheel turns
over. There are honest Democrats
in my township and l believe they
will be more for the welfare of the
people and their rights than they
have in the past.
The colored people in my section
are solid for the Pops, but occa-
slonally there comes q stray "Rad"
along and tries to put that same old
bug IN their ears; but that bug has
squealed in their ears sorrow and
woe too many times.
We Pops down here sre at work
on the straight line and are willing
to help turn our liberty wheel to free
our country, though we have no
money to work with.
A Four YEAR OLD POP.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28
why Can We Not Unite?

For the Caucasian.l
GRANITEvILLE, N. c., May 20,
'96.-The Populists are listening and
watching. They are quiet as yet,
but will act together when the time
comes.
We were under o Democratic fire
four years ago, and now the Repub-
Leans are planting their batteries,
and few small guns are being fired
at our general. They think they
will scare him out, and then we will
surrender, but they will get fooled
as bad as the Democrats were four
years ago. They will find out that
they are barking up the wrong tree.
There are some who have claimed
to be Populists who are wolves in
sleeps clothing, and the Populists
have an eye on them. They have
been employed to decoy true men OF
the Populist belief into the Republi.
can party-a foolish undertaking
1t is quite funny to hear the one.
horse politicians tell what Senator
Butler said, and what he is doing,
and che is bossing his party" and
all kinds of stuff and abuse are be-
ing circulated, but it all amounts tc
nothing. We will risk Senator But.
Ter like Paddle did his son, and viii
say: Butler, watch them; keer
your eye on them and stand for the
people. They will learn after the
excitement dies down that you arr
Ine ! true friend of the laboring men.
rear they will find it out when it i.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28

They Fear n Stand For Principle.
For the Caucasian.J
SYLVIA, Jackson Co., N. c., May
%, '96.-I must let you know how
we are getting along here. The
Populists of this county are with
Senator Butler on his policy of CO.
operation. Both the old parties are
badly demoralized. They plainly
see that the Populists are for prin-
ciple and that is what they fear
more than everything else. Both
the Office gangs have had no prin-
ciple but to get Office. The Popu.
lists stand solid for principle instead
of Office.
Every man in this union knows
the Peoples Party is the only true
silver party and if silver is ever re.
monetized it will come through the
Peoples Party. We are a unit or
silver in Western North Carolina
We invite all true silver men to joir
heart aud hand in the great strug
gle.
We heartily endorse our Senator
course in the United States Senate
and as chairman of the Peoples
Party Of North Carolina.
R. A. PAINTER.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28

The Supreme Court of the United
States has affirmed the constitution
ality of the Louisiana statute pro-
viding separate coaches for white
and colored passengers on the rail-
roads in that State.
The railroads are required to sup
ply colored passengers with accom-
modations substantially equal to
those with which the whites are
furnished, and there is thus no un-
fair discrimination. The matter of
separate coaches has been agitated
for several years in Southern States
and it has been feared that a law to
this effect would not stand the test
of the courts.
The Baltimore Sun remarks that,
now the Supreme Court has declared
the Louisiana statute constitutional,
it is probable that the legislatures OF
other Southern States will enact
similar laws.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28

tha: crowd, notviths,anding the ex-
treme heat Of the day, and delivered
one OF the greatest and most mss
terly speeches We ever heard. He
was not abusive. He dealt in facts
and figures with all earnessness and
zeal in thunder tones, hswing TO the
line and letting the chips fall where
they may" Yes, the effort was o
grand one, and to the entire salts
faction OF all who love truth and JUS
tice. But TO those who hate the
Populists worse than the "old man"
that is talked about, It was . thorn
in the flesh.
Now, in conclusion, l want to say
this: We intend to stand by all such
candid, honest men as Henry, Just
SO long as they stand by us and our
interest.
W. B. GIBSON,
Chairman =. P. Ex. Com, Iredell
County.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28
Genuine Postal Telegraph Ri,


San Frncisco Star.]
Senator Butler, of North Carolina.
has introduced the Sumner Postal
Telegraph Bill in the United States
Senate. 1t is now conceded by all
tho prominent supporters of POSTAL
Telegraph Legislation by Conpress,'
that the Sumner Bill is the one that
is at once most complete and concise.
and best calculated to bring about
a quick and thorough construction
of lines touching all the postoffices
of the land, providing for a uniform
ten-cent charge for ten-word mes
sages between all points. On the
9th of this month Senator Butler
made an eloquent and effective
speech in favor of the measure, Il
is recorded that Senator Buffers
speech has greatly disturbed the
managers of the twin monopolies:
and that their lobbymen are now
talking literally at Washington
about the economy of a rental svs.
tenn. 1t is question of grave doubt
whether q rental system. such az
Wanamaker proposed, would not
leave the press and the people in q
worse condition of espionage and
slavery than now, so far as tele.
| graphing is concerned.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28
Durham's Public BuiIdisR.

Durham Correspondent Of News and Obse.-
yer.I
kilograms from Senator Marion But
ler and Major VIM. A. Guthrie bring
the glad tidings that the bill making
an appropriation of $125 900 for q pub
lie building in Durham has passed the
United States Senate. This bill passed
its final reading on Wednesday, and,
therefore, goes TO the House Of Repre-
sentatives. What its fate will be there
nobody knows.
For . number of years il has been
patent to the most casual observer that
Durham WAS entitled to Q handsome
recognition in the way of . public
building.
1t was entitled to this by reason Of
the large business done through the
pOst0fice, but especially on account Of
the immense revenue paid to the gov
ernment annually. The argument in
favor Of SUCH an appropriation was
overwhelming, and the wonder has
been that no action could be secured
heretofore.
Senator Butler deserves the thanks
Of Durham people for his prompt 40
tion in this matter. It shows that he
10 looking after the interests Of the
people Of North Carolina.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28
A VOICE FROM COL ORAD0.
The People Of That State Are Tired of Old
Party Fusion.

Tho People Of That State Are Tired Of Old
Party Fusion.
For The Caucasian.l
LEADvILLE, Colo, May Isl
write to commend the action taken
by the Populists of North Carolina
on the question of fusion in aud out
of your State.
The great body Of Colorado voters
are heartily sick Of any inte nded ac-
ton looking to fusion with either Of
the old parties.
In '92 we made the fight on the
Omaha platform and won, but in "a
the platform was trimmed down to
suit few well-meaning, but unin
formed voters, and the people of the
State repudiated our work, and elec-
ted the entire Republican ticket.
We want no more of this catering to
vote that does not materialize. The
real followers Of Jefferson and Lin
coin are as radical a. We are IL not
moro SO; and they are not going to
leave their own parties to support M
unless We offer something more sub
stantial than a mere bid for Office.
The sentiment here is almost unan-
imously in favor of . close adher-
ence to party principles; but as the
average voter has not the money to
pay travelling expenses to conven-
tions, it is possible that the men who
do go will not hug as closely to the
line as would be wished. For THU
reason it is vitality necessary tha,
those who do 60 to st. Louis, shall
stand true to the fundamental doe
trines Of the party. No compromise
at the expense of principle, or w
| are lost.
E. T. TUCKER, Sec't'y,
Lake Co., Committee.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28
The Question II, "HOw TO Get It,"

The Question II, "HOw TO Get It."
For The Caucasian.1
HAYWOOD. N. c., May 90, '96.-I
feel as, an Allianceman, that it is
the duty of every man who feels he
has an interest in the government of
his country, to give his views on the
financial question of to-day. 1t is
no longer q question, should we
have free coinage of silver, but the
question is how to obtain it. l ad-
mire Senator Buffers plan. l think
he is aiming to make an effort to get
the silver forces together. 1t seems
that is the only hope to save our
country from financial ruin. He has
done as much, if not more, to edu-
cate the masses than any other man
in North Carolina, although some
politicians are trying to ridicule
him. They bring no charges against
him, but predict that he will prove q
traitor. They are only measuring
Buffers corn in their half bushel,
for no man can tell what man is
going to do but a prophet, and a
false prophet can't do that.
He is man with brain sufficient
to comprehend the situation that the
toiling masses occupy, and he has
principle enough to tell them of it.
Would that we had such man in
the White House of this nation. AS
the Scripture says: The time is
coming and now is when the dead
shall hear the voice Of the son OF
God, and they that hear shall live
Yes, the time is coming when moth
ing but this voice can reach us.
When the last expiring breath shall
desert us, the lightnings may flash,
the thunders may roll, and the drum
may beat their thr; ling sound for
joy, but this soul cs s.no longer ap-
prehend. But in te ctext they that
hear shall live. o .! would that the
wmakers could fully realize the
contents of the above. Then, ant
not until then, will they keep theil
pledges and refuse bribery.
G. f. BROOKS.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28
LETTERS FROM
THE PEOPLE.
Various Matters on Which The
Popular Opinion is Express
ed-All Sections Interested.
LIVING ISSUES FORWARD,

spolIs vs.. Principle.

For The Caucasian.
SAINT LEWIS, n. C., May u, '96.-
What is the matterY There seems
10 be- n great clamor or warfare go
ing on along the political line, espe-
cially along the fusion line. Is this
war dangerous7 They tell me that
this war Is declared by old man
Party and Spoil Hunter" against
old man "Principle." Well, if old
man Party and Spoil Hunter were
not in war in their own camp as in
1850, old man "Princple" might feel
himself in danger; but knowing that
he is the savior of the party that
will save the people and country,
backed by "Mary Ann" THE CAV
rAsGAN and host Of other patriots,
he has nothing to fear. And il this
s not the time for old man "Prin-
ciple" and his supporters to stand
firm and still and see the salvation
of the Lord in destroying old par
ties and spoil hunters in behalf Of
principle, it never has been, Politi-
cally speaking, unless it was in 1860.
Suppose old man Principle had
fused with "Party and Spoil Hun
ter in that period, QSGW; would
that fusion not have destroyed the
mission and principle of the third"
(Abolition) party9
Let MARY Ann" and the many
reform patriots "keep in the middle
of tho road" with one eye on the
Tory at the same time; keep their
powder dry and the victory, in the
name of God and principle which
will save the people and country, will
be easily won.
j. I. LEWIS.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28

Col. William Johnston, one of
Charlotte's Oldest residents and most
prominent citizens, died at his resi-
dence in that city at O'Clock on
on the afternoon of May Goth. He
had been in failing health several
months. The members of his imme-
date family were at his bedside
when he died. He was in his seventy
ninth year. He leaves four chill
dren; Mrs. A. B. Andrews, of Raj
eigh; Mrs. T. R. Robertson, of Char
lotte; Mr.. Frank Johnston, of Char
lotte, and w. R. Johnston, of Ri ch-
mOnd.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28

too late. The politicians have, at
this early day OF the campaign. got
some laboring men arrayed against
each other, aud their reason de-
throned. When will our people
learn TO stand together' The gold
standard monopolists will be to-
gether on voting day, while the
silver men will be split up into con-
tending factions. thereby giving aid
to their enemy. Why can we not
unite' Say. say laboring men .
s. q. DHAyHR.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28
Was Sent Wv Republicans.

For The Caucasian.l
MoRGASTOS, n. C., May 22, 90
We understand that K. a. Cobb. OF
this place, has represented the Peo-
Piles Party in the Republican con.
ventIon (Gill-Amos conventioD), and
il he has we will protest against it.
l have consulted with more than
fifty members Of our party since
Monday last, and have not found a
man who knew anything of his go
ing. He was sent there by the Re-
publican party. We are with you
in your stand on the matter Of fu-
sion. We cannot fuse with any
party that is not in favor Of free
coinage.
l., M. WALL.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28
From IA Lifelong Republican.

For the Caucasianl
May 81, '9G.-The people of this
community highly endorse the
course of our young Senator, in in
troduciug such bills as we think are
for the benefit of us all q mean all
parties). am a lifelong Republi-
can, but | appreciate the bills and
votes of the young Senator and
those who stand by him better than
anything | see from the other par
ties.
Hurrah for the restoration of sill
yer! Stand firm on that; bolt the
conventions and let silver men come
Ferret out the bond busi-
ness and set Cuba free for humani,
ty's sake.
j. B. GILLESPIE.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28
Approved By the Eighth District

For the Caucasian.
CONNOLLY SPRINGS, N. C.-We,
the people of the Sth Congressional
district, fully concur in the action
of the State executive committee as
regards fusion.
We can elect a free silver candi-
date in this district and will support
no other.
Prof. X. l.. Patton is the logical
candidate from this district. We in
tend to support him, because we
know for what he stands, and for
whom we are voting as our repre-
sentative in Congress.
BURKE.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28

Hon. Walter r. Henry at Statewide.
For The Caucasian.I
On the 10th, court adjourned for
dinner giving two and a half hours
for the speaking. The bell was
rung, and the crowd anxious to hear
the great orator, soon filed the court
house, standing room and all. After
being introduced by the county
chairman, Mr.. Henry arose, and a
perfect sea of faces turned on him
in silence; and for two hours he held
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28
NOW, HOW Do THEY FEEL ?
THE BASE AND BASELESS CHARGES
OF SOME "PiE HUNTERS GIVEN
A HARD BLOW.


And Why Are They Going:-They Would
Part With Their Blrthright For Mess
of rottaEe-"God Save the State" II They
Must Lead.
For The Caucasian.l
HIGHLANDS, Onslow Co., n. c.,
May %, '96.-I notice there is a
great deal being said relative to fu-
sion with the Republicans in 1896,
and about the action of the Peoples
Party executive committees great
many endorsing, while some Few are
disposed to criticise their stand.
Among the most bitter criticisms l
have noticed, appeared in the Onslow
Blade, purporting to have come
from the executive committee of
Vance county, in which they Sc
verely arraign Senator Butler for
trying to lead the Populists back
into the Democratic party. Now l
think this is unfair and unjust to our
Senator, who is entitled to more con-
sideration and respect than has been
accorded to him in this card.
think politicians, and especially
Populists, ought to be fair and hon
est in discussing any question be-
fore the public, and not try to blind
tho people to the real facts in the
case. By what judgment ye Judge
others you shall be judged.
Now, if their accusation against
Senator Butler is true, where are
THEY trying to lead the Populists?
Echo answers where7 Into the Re-
publican ranks7 1t looks that way
to man cup a tree"
Tho great bulk of evidence they
have piled up against Senator But
ler is: "Why," they say, "the Dem
ocratic press, as we'll as prominent
Democrats, over the State are
already extolling his greatness as a
statesman Great Scott! Amt that
serious charge7 l would hate to
be charged with crimo and be ever
so innocent, and have you, gentle
men Of Vance, sit on jury to try
me. l believe you would return a
| veldict of guilty on the presumption
that l was indicted. God save the
State if such narrow minded men as
these are to be intrusted with the
destinies of the people.
| greatly deprecate the condition
of affairs at this juncture-a time
when every true patriot and Popu-
list ought to be standing shoulder to
shoulder, and in harmony with each
other. But such is not the case.
There are contending factions war
ring against each other-some ready
to part with their birthright for q
mess of pottage-ike some laymen
and hireling ministers, who are will.
ing to compromise their religion and
IT need be cooperate with sin itself
in order to secure little more OF
that British gold.
l undertake to deny that Senate,
Butler has ever, by word or act, O,
insinuation, attempted to lead the
Populists anywhere save upon a
solid foundation of principle. he
has ever stood like the sturdy sea.
man upon the storm-tossed boat
steering, as it were, the ship be.
tween the rocky cliffs on the one
side and the sandy shoals on th<
other. Guide her on, noble captai1
till she is safe beyond the storm.
| JAS. R. FRANCK.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28

wsrr made 81 qziekiy zaa.r ~,
s,innl OF hundred per o.Ii bot
~; precisely the same hoaa,y ,h a
nou exists IN Mexico. Ana isT RE
ciseiy she sam. reason.
Nov tho other side: Federal ,aass
due IN North Carolina uoald have
10 he paid in Federal money. and
the Mexican silver dollars voald
have 10 be sacrifice 4 tao for one "a
get il. But. ~ the trade of the
State would he very large. and ever,
body easily find employment At good
wages. this sacrifice would no, Ia
found any grea; hardship.
Additionally. all the goods hough,
by North Carolina from. the other
States would have TO be paid FOR un-
der the same sacrifice Of two dollars
for one. But the effec, OF this would
At once be. to quickly develop the
internal manufacturing resources OF
the State. for such extra COS, would
be wall or PROTECTIVE DUTY in be-
half Of the local industry inside the
State OF FULL HUNDRED PKR CENT.
AT once in every part o: the State
factories Of every description would
be erected, and an enormous demand
for labor arise. The effect Of this
would be to at an early day make
the State entirely self supporting, SO
far as trade with adjacent States is
concerned.
AS . result, no money would have
to go out OF the State except for
Federal taxes and travellers.
To return to the first side of the
question: North Carolina would be
the State among all others in this
country with which silver basis ma
tions could trade AT PAR. Mexico
would buy its cotton Of North Caro-
lima, and send more of its silver TO
pay for that cotton.
Mexico and every South and Cen
tral American country would buy
the manufactures and produce Of
North Carolina, and send more silver
into that State to pay for them, thus
stimulating North Carolina into be-
ing the greatest manufacturing State
in the United States because Of this
bounty Of one hundred per cent.
China, Japan and India. would do
the same, and North Carolina would
in time become the greatest mart Of
commerce in the United States, and
soon in position to open terms for
the actual purchase OF some first
class harbor.
1t would at once become the en-
trepot of the shipping of practically
ALL TRADE between the United
States and silver-basis countries.
Freight trains would pass INTO il un-
der custom sealed cars, and it would
assume the importance of q free port
in the midst of custom duty ports.
Right here and now, silverites Of
this country hold the whip handle
over the goldites. All they have to
do is to get State or several States
to at once make foreign silver coins
a full legal tender in their confines.
That once done, the 100 per cent.
bounty Qcss rise in prices and wage 81
enjoyed by that State, will so rsvo-
lutionize the whole trade Of this
country, that the goldites will be
completely knocked out on the first
rOnnd
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28
BURKE,
CASTOR Pops Straight.


For the Caucasian]
STANLEY, N. c., May 90, '9G.-I
want to thank you for the editorial
of last week entitled, "Some Inside
Facts"
CASTOR county Pops are Sin the
middle of the road" They say they
will not vote for goldbug for any
Office from President to constable.
E. D. THOMPSON,
Chairman Co. Ex. Com.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28
All Wool and n Yard Wide.
For The Caucasian.l

For The Caucasian.l
KENLY, May %, '06.-I am we'll
pleased with the course our commit
tee took on April 10th and 18th.
That move was all wool and yard
wide, and no discount on it. / think
it will fit Pops everywhere. Three
.whoopees for our Senator, and may
he stay Gin the middle of the road
hnd continue to lead the cause fol
reform. And as for that paper o.
yours, may it never die.
B. T. WOOpARD.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-05-28

EDITOR STAR:-Please note and
draw SENATOR BUTLER's attention
to the efforts Of the twin-telegrarh
monopolies to get a big subsidy for
THEIR telegraph cable hence to the
Sandwich Islands. That. contract
legislation should be most carefully