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The Caucasian., 1897-01-07
THE STATE UNIVERSITY.
The Clos, Of "a Sue ca ssfui TeTm-Ths Spirit
Of seIf-Help and Sacrifice on tho Part Of
the boys.

the boys.
For The Caucasian.
CHAPEL HILL, n. c., Dec. 10,
lS9G.-Tr r. students have left in
smallsquacs almost daily for a little
rest at home during the holidays.
1t has been a good term for work.
The attendance has been large
reaching $50, and excluding the
summer school for teachers and du'
plicates, 80. The January enroll
ment OF new boys will increase this
number and doubtless make the reg
istration the largest in the history of
the University, and the largest at
tendance of academic students Of
the Universities of the South.
The relations between the stu
dents and the new President have
been hearty and cordial. Or. Alder
man has dealt kindly and justly to
all III absolute tirmness, and the re-
sponse by the students has been
manly and helpful. The spirit of
common interest has prevailed and
pervaded the whole term.
Self-help and self-sacrifice to gain
an education have characterized the
term. The students do anything to
turn an honest penny. Some man
age clubs, set type, work in labora-
tories, cut hair and shave their fel-
lows, serve as stenographers and
typewriters, sell books and clothing,
clerk in stores, wait on table at COM
mons, cut their own wood, do cabi
net and carpentry work, attend
stock at neighboring farms, and a
variety of other things that their
own ingenuity has suggested. None
are ashamed to work, and if there
were here some varied manufactur-
ing interests in which the boys could
get short hours there would be many
to take advantage of it.
There are rich boys here, but no
snobs. Men rise or fall by merit
and there is a good feeling between
all sects, parties and conditions. 1t
is many sided life and all tastes are
suited with the best in helpful lines.
The two literary societies have
shown revival of interest. These
famous old organizations are remod-
elling themselves on the new and en-
larged conditions of student life and
genuine work is being done.
There has been much improve
ment in the outside Of things, espe-
cially the changes in the chapel and
the improvements about Commons
Hall, which is fast winning it's way
into favor of all.
The students read with interest all
the published matter relating to the
University but knowing it as they
do, they have no fear that any rep
resentative set of North Carolinians
assembled in legislature will do any
thing to mar its usefulness and on
ward progress.
RI-NEWATEP
The Caucasian., 1897-01-07
THE"HARO TINES.

Aud u Strong and Valuable Suggestion
by which Hard Times Conditions May
BE Met-In Favor of the Public Schools.
For rhe Caucasian.l
The statement made by our able
and efficient State Treasurer that the
revenues of the State show q
shrinkage of many thousand dollars
which he attributes to the fall in all
values caused by the late and con-
tinulng hard times; furnish subject
of most serious thought to the legls-
lature which will meet in Raleigh in
January, and imposes upon its mem
bers the most important duty to the
State of supplying the necessary
funds to meet the demands of the
State with the least possible incon-
venience to the people. In addition
to this the members Of the fusion
movement owe duty to their party
friends that nothing be done to
bring reproach on them. OF course
one of the most vitality urgent de-
mands on the State is an adequate
public school fund; and the follow
ing suggestion has occurred to the
writer which we hope you will give
to the public for what it may be
worth. 1t is not generally known
that in the sound waters of Pamlico
and Currituck there are many thou
sand acres of marsh where the wa
ter is too shallow for navigation
and is only used by the hunters and
fishers who reside along the shore
of these waters. Not being timber
ed swamps they cannot be disposed
of under present law for selling lands
for the benefit of the public school
fund or they would have been en-
tered long ago. 1t is supposed that
from the nelghborhood of Roanoke
Island north to the Virginia line
there is about one hundred thous-
and acres of these marshes that
could readily be sold for from one
dollar to one dollar and twenty
FIVE cents per acre. Now why would
it not be wise thing for the Gen
eral Assembly to pass law for the
sale of these lands for the benefit OF
the school fund and thereby secur.
ing from the annual interest Ave OF
six thousand dollars, thus utilizing
for the whole people of the State a
large tract of land, heretofore utter.
ly useless marsh, which has been en-
joyed by but few of the good people
of this State and such people from
other parts as choose to use that par
of the public domain either fol
pleasure or profit, but which vii
bring not a cent of revenue to th'
State.
The Caucasian., 1897-01-07

b-onds uiih bosdirg and trust con
panies. tAoss dosse essissas in the
State saould be rvqsirsd 90 deposs
good collateral vith the State Tr~as.
1r~r AID Also relin9 aisA thesr rieks
OF appeal sron the deeisious Of oar
State courts TO the Federal eoars-
Under the sabdivisios OF basis
the TresssSsr reports that they sssu
to be in eA1 and prospsross COZ.
dinon- - 49,; There night b
some aoei6sEA protsesiou tkrosr
Aroand the deposiiors without doing
any IrJrsiioeto 10 the banks-
In commenting on the manage
meni OF ise p~riisntiary. Mr.. worth
says; IL think the nAnAgenesi g
the psniien'iAry has been very
good
The report com nsn,s on the fac,
that the aggregate valuation OF al
taxable property shows . falling CO
OF nearly Eve and . LNs millions.
The tax rate" the report say "sill
be dependent upon the amount of
appropriations made by the leg,sla-
ture. The present valuation ai -
cents for the State will yield $685.
I93 .o.; } cents for pensions. s.1,-
3l.lG; and eighteen cents for
schools. siCJ. .3s6.96.
ndcr the act TO .eompromise se
commute and settle the State debt
50, 3GO 200 OF four per cent. bends
have been issued in exchange for
the old valid debt OF the State. 4,
would require S255. .0.0 more OF -Four
per cent. bonds TO take up the re-
mAinder OF the old bonds ont.sand.
ing.
The receipts from the oyster in
dustry have been s5.sJ9.3l and the
disbursements 81 oG0.9l. The Teas
urer says IN commenting upon this:
There seems 10 be q lack OF thor
ough understanding Of this whole
subject on the part OF our law max
ers. While the oyster industry
should be, under proper laws and
their proper execution, Q source
Of considerable revenue 10 the State.
The effect OF all the laws on the sub
Ject hitherto have been To entAngle
the whole business IN . mess Of IN
extricable confusion, impossible OF
comprehension and lsading 20 in
terminable litigation and expense 10
the State. Wise legislation on this
subject is of great importance now.
Treasurer Worth says Of the States
steamer: "The Lille" has not done
one act Of service In two years and
has cost the State II ,.Bj3.Js per year
for the past two years, JUS, TO keep
the several thousand dollars OF the
States funds which are wrapped up
in this useless luxury from utter de-
cay and loss. IL there 10 any money
in the craft il should be landed into
the Treasury. The Strengthened
condition Of the Treasury and OF the
taxpayers at this time do not justify
the maintenance Of the craft as Q
simple ornament to the wharf, or q
veritable barnacle on the Treasury.
Treasurer Worth congratulated
the Sheriffs and tax collectors OF the
State, who at the end Of the fiscal
year made full payments. Only
three Sheriffs were indulged and they
have settled promptly. The Treas
urer takes occasion to publicly ex
press his appreciation, of the earn
est and faithful work of his chic.
| clerk, Nr. y. w. Denmark.
The Caucasian., 1897-01-07

court house to pay their and
yanked into jail without < al
lowed to go IN and pay al make
their return.
Notwithstanding q certain man
made arrangements with the sheriff
that he would send men their poll
tax and he would clear them Of the
law. Some that he sent were ar
rested before they could get into
the court house.
A whole page might be written
and the half would not be told; but
as the Democrats who were declared
not elected are going to contest the
seats of the Populists that were de-
clared elected and the Republicans
are going TO contest the seats Of the
Democrats who were declared elect
ed, we think it well that those who
will have the matter TO settle should
know some of the methods that have
been used to carry elections in the
county. J. T. SOSSoMAN.
The Caucasian., 1897-01-07
C.Iumbi. c.i.nd.r for I.s.

The twelfth annual issue Of the
Columbia Pad Calender has made its
appearance in more pleasing form than
ever before, having scattered through
its daily leaves many charming Illus
trations, with an appropriate thought
or verse for each day in the year.
Among the topics are bicycling. out
door life, and good roads. The cycling
fraternity, to say nothing Of the gen
eral public, has acquired . decidedly
friendly feeling for the Columbia
Calendar, and its annual advent 10 al
ways looked forward TO with Interest
and pleasure.
One feature Of the calendar 10 il
neat stand, SO arranged that the block
can either be used upon the des1
or hung upon the wall.
The calendar can be obtained fol
Eve two-cent stamps BY addressing tn
Calendar Department Of the Pop
Manufacturing Company st Hartford
Conn.
The Caucasian., 1897-01-07
NEWS eREvlTlES.
CuIIed and Condensed for the Kssdsrs Of
The Couc asian.
A Plunge 20 Death.

A Plunge 20 Death.
BIENISGHAN, Ala, Dec. 27.-Twenty-
seven lives were lost by the vrecking
Of passenger train OF the Birming-
ham Mineral Railroad Company at
Cahaba river bridge, twenty-seven
miles from this city, at s.50 O'Clock this
morning.
The wreck Was caused by the re-
moval Of rail on the middle span Of
the bridge. The train plunged into
the shallow river, 10 feet below. IL
took fire after the fall and burned TO
the edge Of the water, which WAS be-
tween three and four feet deep.
After the crash robbers rushed to
the scene and piundered the dead and
dying. There seems TO be little doubt
that these robbers removed the rail
which was missing from the bridge.
OF the passengers and crew but ten
persons escaped alive. Most OF the
passengers were miners, Who had
round-trip holiday tickets and were
returning to their homes.
Msi .. n. Finger Dead.
NEWTON, Dec. 26-Maj. Is. VI. Finger
died this morning At O'Clock and the
burial service will be held tomorrow
| at the German Reformed church, OF
| which he WAS q faithful, consistent and
| valuable member. He had been IN fos
only few days. but last evening about
8 o'clock suddenly took much worse
from which time the worst Was feared
by friends and the attending physi.
clan. He never rallied during the
night.
Maj. Finger Was worthy membel
of the Masonic fraternity, . consisten nj
christian, an educated gentleman and
a valuable citizen. His death has cas-
q gloom over this town, where he vii
be greatly missed.
lNAl sidney Michael Finger, wss {
4 man Of high chAfac:.s:, nseful ant
efficient public officer, and had been |
leader for many years in the publi'
school movement Of the state. Do.inl
his term as State Superintendent tb
tax was twice increased up 20 162
cents, in response TO his continued ur
gent appeals TO the legislators TO carr,
out the constitutional mandate for
four-months school term. He also se
/ cured the passage Of an act establish
ing Teachers Institutes. and organize
that useful agency for the practics
enipg Of the people to the importanc
Of better public school facilities. Dur
ing his term the Agricultural and Ne
chanical College and the Greensbor
Industrial and Normal school wer
established. He took the deepest 10
t@rest in both, and in the Greensbor
school vas q director 1t the time Q
his death.
The Caucasian., 1897-01-07
MONEY IN CORN STALKS.
A Philadelphia Man Has Discovered New
and Profitable Cses Fer It-Farmers
Will Greatly Increas Their Profits.

A Philadelphia Man Has Discovered New
and Profitable Cses Fer It-Farmers
Will Greatly IncReas Their Profits.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-"I can afford
to buy all the cOrnstalks in the United
States for 81 ton and make money
utilizing them."
So spoke Edwin H. Cramp, of the
great Philadelphia ship-building firm,
to Congressman Hull, Of Iowa, and
Senator Thurston, of Nebraska, at a
dinner in this city a few nights ago.
Mr.. Cramp went on to explain that he
had discovered many wonderful uses
for the stalks. He has had a chemist
making experiments for nearly two
years.
Some time ago he discovered that
the stalks could be made into cellu-
lose, which, when used to line ships of
war, would make them practically
waterproof. This discovery was made
public at the time, but since then Mr..
Cramp has found many other still
more wonderful uses to which corn
stalks can be put. Through his chem
ist he has developed an absolutely per-
feet smokeless powder, which Is far
superior to the European product.
Pursuing his Investigations further
he has discovered that the elements
entering into the composition of the
stalk of the corn can be utilized for
the production of a food for cattle bet
ter than anything now on the market.
Other uses to which the hitherto des-
pissed stalks can be put are the produc-
tion of alcohol, mattings, paper and
carpets. The experiments are still be-
ing conducted, and Mr. Cramp expects
to find still other uses for the stalks.
Mr.. Cramp explained to his Con.
gressional friends the practical results
Of his experiments and accidental dis.
coveries and they were dazed by the
enormous prospects opened up tC
them. Plants for the production of al
these various articles, said Mr.. Cramp
could be erected for $15O,OOO each and
they would consume all the cOrn
stalks within q radius of twenty-five
miles in any of the corn regions of the
country.
Hitherto the farmers have beer
burning their cornstalks, which they
have regarded as utterly useless. Now
they will be enabled to sell the stalks
| for 81 q ton. An acre yields three
tons. A farmer with one hundred
acres of corn land could add 5000 to hi!
annual earnings.
Mr.. Cramp proceeded to show tha
the direct benefits to the farmers O
the six great corn-growing States o
the West-Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa
Illinois, Indiana and Ohio-would b.
over $225, 600, 900 per annum on an acre
age of less than 100000.
| Mr.. Cramp said he was prepared t,
invest very large sum of money in
chain of manufactures for the bi-pro
ducts of the corn and that he would a
certainly get his friends into tn
scheme with him,
The Caucasian., 1897-01-07

Now that Coxey has withdrawn
from the Peoples Party, and will
start party of his own and invite
all other Coxeyites to join it, we sug-
gest that n. A. Dunning start a pa
per of his own, and invite into it all
the fellows who got Republican
money in the last campaign to help
elect Mckinley, by patting Tom
Watson on the back and encouIag-
ing him in his foolish and blunder-
ing policy. It is true that there are
not many who would be eligible to
membership in this party, but yet it
it is very desirable to have them all
out Of the Peoples Party and hud-
died together in one little sweet
scented gang Of their own.
The Caucasian., 1897-01-07
STATE TREASURER'S REPORT.
ESTIMATE Of EXPENSES FOR the
NEXT TWO YEARS-SUeeESTI0H
As TO RATE OF TAXATION.

He Cites Falling O n of Five and . Rslf
Million Dollars In Property Valuation
A Proposed Increase OF Appropriation
In Only Two Cause.-The Banks I'm Good
Condition-Ths shsrins and Tax Coliec.
tors Complinsnted.
State Treasurer Worth has COM
pleted his biennial report for the
past two fiscal years and has SUBJ
mitted it to the Governor.
The ledger shows an accumulated
balance of $l03, ,740.4l to the credit
of the sinking fund. This fund is
used for redeeming old construction
bonds. During the year eleven of
these old bonds at ST., 900 each with
coupons attached were redeemed,
making the total cost of eleven
bonds $14, ,720. Twenty five of these
bonds are outstanding.
A section of the Code requires the
Treasurer to furnish the General AS
sembly at the commencement of
each session with estimates of the
expenses of the State Government
and the rates Of taxation necessary
to pay the same for the two years
next succeeding the close of the last
fiscal year with q scheme in the
form of . complete revenue bill to
sustain such estimates.
Treasurer Worth, in mskipl =
estimates, in only two instance re-
commended an increased appropria-
ton. One was to the State Nor
NAL and Industrial School for girls.
The appropriation to the Normal
last year was $17, 500, and the
Treasurer recommends that it be iu-
creased to $20, 900, the same that is
given the University. he cuts out
the $500 appropriation to the Gull
ford Battle Ground. The Treasurer
estimates the cost of the, judiciary
to be $50, 900, while last year it was
$61, 1856; rewards for fugitives oi
justices s. 900 over S4,507 90 las,
year; State hospital 100000 over
s1OO, 900 last year; Eastern hospital
$35 900 over $i7 800 last year; North
Carolina Insane Asylum $G0. 900 owe,
S., ,245.6O last year; pensions $685.
600 over $1O0,371 last year; State
Guard $1,000 over s7.3l1.36 las
year; State Library $500 over 81.
60S.74. An estimate of $4,000 pei
year is made for the penitentiary
The penitentiary took $4,000 Of it
appropriation in '95 and 5000 il
'96. The loss of much grain by th'
Roanoke freshets will require NOR
than normal appropriation mex
year.
i Treasurer Worth estimates the ex
penses of the State for the next tw'
!, years, $S2l,S per year. The ex
penditures for the two years are ia
in excess of this. He says the abov
estimates, will, in his judgment
. cover the needs Of the object
named.
In his report the Treasurer sue
! gests that in view Of the increase
; tendency on the part OF the count
and State officers to make thei
The Caucasian., 1897-01-07

ness principles than Mr.. Hanna's
machine, and if any of that balance
gets away without his knowing it,
it will haye to be taken with Tim
my"
1t is next to impossible to get the
exact figures of the cost of the en-
tire campaign to the Republicans,
but it Is estimated that the amounts
spent by the various State campaign
committees will bring the total cost
to nearly $50, 900, 900.
The Caucasian., 1897-01-07
Science in 1896.

The year now about to end has some
progress to record in various lines OF
discovery. In January, 1896, Profes-
sor Roentgen, of Wurzburg, announc-
ed his process of phOtOgraphing coins
by rays passing through leather, or
The Caucasian., 1897-01-07

Advsrtising does vo1AsEs vhs1
intsllieeptly carried on aad baeksd
mp By good business nsnagensa6
The Caucasian., 1897-01-07
POLITICAL pOr-rcussl.
CssdssssA nssssss - Whss SesSss Ass
sAyisg ssA Whss Pssssss Are DSssG-


HoT srnIsss, Ark, dec. IN.
RsnsS0, the United Sssess Minister
70 Mexico, hoD glveo out his formal
indoesemept Of the Administsation's
position on the Cuban question
The Caucasian., 1897-01-07

IxprAxAroLIA, Ind, Dec. zs.-After
being in session for tUo dsys, the Pop
ulisfs embodied the future cooduct Of
the party in this state in tie follow
ing resolutions adopted to- night:
sR,,olt,d, That We desrn it advise
BILE that the oeganization of the Pe0-
piles Party should Be e3otinsed
throuG bout this Stste, and We recO@-
mend the organization u clubs
throughout the State, without any ref
erence 70 party snilistiooa
sResol,ed, Tkas we believe tAos
further and better pe0visioos b. lsU
ought TO be made % propoeiy pcoeoce
the voters Of this State in fFoe az
preston, b. their vetss, ef their visws,
and that 70 the end that tAe v0eoo,
when cast, shall be accuFstsay eesnf-
ed"
The Caucasian., 1897-01-07
Fer Isssrsssssssi Assssessa.

wAsuIxsros, Dec. es.-Senator VOL
sott 10 said 70 have prepared . plan 20
'Secure sp international agreement for
the recognition Of silver Ne standard
money and he win present IL In ths
senate Immediately after the recess.
It il reported be gill recommend that
this government take the initisfive
In calling another international con-
ference.
There have been Eve international
monetary conferences so1 teey have
all adjourned without sccomplishing
anything deneite.
The Caucasian., 1897-01-07
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The Caucasian., 1897-01-07
CAUSE OF BRYAN'S DEFEAT.
FIFTY MILLIONS OF DOLLARS SPENT
TO MAKE Mckinley PRESIDENT
HOW HANkA'S MACHINE
WORKS.

Only &s5, 900 Le It Out of tho Vast Cam
paign Fund-Twenty Millions Raised
From New York Trusts and Banks-Cost
5000 For Postage Alone.
The Caucasian., 1897-01-07
HERE ARE SOME REMARKS
on DEMOCRATIC METHODS IN THE
GgfRT COUNTRY or AMERICAN IN
DEPENDENCE.

\ Wan " no Knows Relates Some Tricks
ard schemes Whtoh Were E.sortad to
~ DsmIs And They Happened In Tho
Home uf .Immaculstsd''C % D.mocracy.
The record-union., 1897-07-06

OPTICIAN. WaT yy06 those DoN'G congEe6f ToE
headaches with properly fitted glasses?
make an exclusive speciality of correcting
these troubles with glasses. Examination
free F. c. Chinn, 7O2 K. opposite P. o.
The record-union., 1897-07-06

TO LET4 ROOM COTTAGE, THIR-
teenth and @ streets. Apply Siller Bros,
1914 Thirteenth street.
The record-union., 1897-07-06

sicians and gradually grew worse.
About a year ago / was advised by
friend to try Mrs. Pinkham's Sanative
Wash and Vegetable Compound, which
I did After using three bottles of
the Vegetable Compound and one pack
age of Sanative Wash, l am now enjoy
ing better health than l ever did, and
attribute the same to your wonderful
remedies. | cannot find words to ex-
press what Godsend they have been
to me.
Whenever / begin to ofeelnervousand
i'll, know have never-failing ply
sician at hand. 1t would afford me
pleasure to know that my words had
directed some suffering sister to health
and strength through those most ex-
cellent remedies.-MIssM MAY SACHNER,
34S% E. Rich St., Columbus, o.
The record-union., 1897-07-06
WILLIAM WALDORF AsToR
humored That He Is Suitor for
Princess Hand.

1t is rumored that William Waldorf
Astor, the man of many millions, is a
suitor for the hand of Princess Victoria.
the only unmarried daughter of the
Prince of Wales. The diamond we'd
ding present given to Princess Maud
by Mr.. Astor and her acceptance of it
are of much significance, and it is TAX
en- from this that he is looked upon IA
vorably by the royal family.
The record-union., 1897-07-06

SAN FRANCISCO DYEING AND
Cleaning Works, 72S and 730 L street
The record-union., 1897-07-06
AN OPEN LETTER
From Miss Sachner, Of Columbus,
O., to Ailing Women.

To all women who are ill:-It af-
fords me great pleasure to tell you of
the benefit / have derived from TAX
ing Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. l can hardly find words to
express my gratitude for the boon
given to suffering women in that ex-
cellent remedy. Before taking the
The record-union., 1897-07-06

NEW YORK KITCHEN, Ais K ST., EN-
pioys only first-class white help. Meals
15c and up. Open a. m. to IL D. N.
The record-union., 1897-07-06

NICELY FURNISHED FRONT ROOM.
1124 street, up stairs.
The record-union., 1897-07-06

Bicycles less than cost, 916 ] street.
All grades. Expert repairing by Elliott
& Jackson. New wheels to rent. Cooper
Company.
The record-union., 1897-07-06
Do Not Fail to Investigate.

Our pianos, organs and musical in
struments are the best We sell on
easy installments. Why do without
them? Pommer's. corner Ninth and J.
The record-union., 1897-07-06

McMorry sells groceries. Agent for
Coronado water and Stockton sarsa-
parilla and iron. 531 NJ street.
The record-union., 1897-07-06

Princess Victoria stands sixth in the
line of succession to the throne. Will
liam Waldorf Astor, it is well known
was formerly an. American, but went
to England some years ago and be-
came editor of the Pail Mall Gazette"
He is the grandson Of the German
peddler who started the family for
tune, which has grown to such i'm
mense proportions. Mr. Astor is
member of the Carlton Club, and is
the first American who has ever been
so honored.
The record-union., 1897-07-06

Compound
Twas thin,
sallow,and
nervous. l
was trou-
bled with
leucOr-
4h0os 1 dA0
my men
strual Pc
riodS were
very irreg-
ular. 1
-
The record-union., 1897-07-06
SELECT SCHOOL.

IN HIGH SCHOOL
studies by an experienced COACH gradu-
ate of Beloit College and Yale Univer-
sity. G. W. Trimble. 1907 NJ street