davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06
the LEGISLATURE AND THE PUBLIC
SCnUULS.

All OF the Democratic newspaper
are growing over the appropriation
of one hundred thousand dollars mad
by the recent legislature for putll'
schools. We want to j in them II
copg,atulatipg the Legislature To-
thar one ac,; for it is one OF the yer
few things done by the legislator.
But 1t requires no great amount q
wisdom, patriotism. and courage t.
vote an appropriation Of money fl
a most laudable and popular put-
pose. Any legislature is, as rule
rea dy aud willing to do that. Th'
usual trouble is that Iney have no'
the money to appropriate.
Wien Mr.. Worth, the Peoples
Patty Treasurer, succe eded Mr.. Tate
the d, mocrauc Treasurer, four year
ago, he t uud that the $ ate Wa
over eighty thousand dollars b-hipd
So the fusion legislature Of 1895 ha'
no money TO appropriate for publ
schools, but mad to devise means u
raising sufi lent money to run tn
State government, and to make ~
the d. felt from the Democratic ad-
minis,ration. But, in the face Of al
Of this, that fusion legislature ha'
the courage to mere ase to a consid
erable extent, the rate of taxatio,
for pubic sehools-a thing that i
took some courage to do.
When the Democratic Legislature
met in ] ,nuary it found that tb.
Populist Treasurer had over tigh,.
thousand d, liars on hand, msklngs
diff renee Of one hundred and sixt
thousand dollars fcom the conditio
Of the treasury when the fusion ley
isla,u re met in 1895 Of course, uL-
der these cir, umstauces, it was yer.
easy for the d. mocratic legislator
to appropriate one / uudred thOusan'
dollars for public schools, especial
when it was for . purpose not spe
cially OF cited to by the m 'nopoli.'
and trusts that contributed to tn,
D, m Icratie campaign fund.
Tue action Of this l. gi ,la,ure will
ret, renee to the school law Is ais.
noticeable. Daring the last cam
paign the Democratic newspapers
and politicians loudly denounc. d tb'
fusion school law as q botch and a
an sbomlnation. When they cam
to prepare q substitute tor IL, how
ever. tn. y we're much troubled. Th.!
found that the fusion school law Wa.
almost perfect ana was sup, riOr Il
anything that the State had ever hao
before. They may not have know
this themselves, but they Were tol,
TINS by the leading educators Of tn,
0s0to WIZ cuuoISeu LUG 10 W 0uU WI
protested against the legislature re
pealing it and going back to the ole
Democratic law. So they were iorc.c
to endorse and approve PRACTICAL
every important feature Of the fusion
school law. We congratulate then
upon their sense and caution, If no
upon their PATRIOTS aud unselfa
love for the public school 50 stem, f.,
standing by the fusion school law il
spite Of the fact they had denounced
1t in the campaign.
This action OF theirs, together Will
the appropriation Of one hundred
thousand dollars is the best thing
done by the legislature, and one o.
the very few things that will meet
popular approval. Hence We Cal
pardon them for growing over :hi.
one act, for if they crow over any
thing they must necessarily CROW
over this.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06
That a nti.Tru.t Law

I"Inst0nN SenttntI.
We havsa strong suspicion that
tho anti trast Law passed in the el,s
ing Gays OF the Legislature is v4,y
MI OF holes. ia m,j ,rlty Of the
irg'slstora really want. d . strong
Jaw against tsNs,s thy must hav.
"ea ho.doo.d by paid attorneys Of
SIS ~hsa 'heS loaded The I'LL aowL
~itn kun, 8 ams.un. Ms.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06

Or. NJ. A Simmons LIVER Medicin.
'ears he c"mpl"x'on, gives buuyapc,
TIE mind, cures headache, regulate.
'tUmach, bowels aud iiy,:.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06

Beautifully color. d n. mortal Card.
A4x@S inches, name Ut Dscess.d \.
'1o1A' II you lave ha9 sIy oea.
relative 70 dis aud dssirs one If th...
"'os Audrsss osusnesn Nem.,r.-
o.. Raleigh, N. C.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06
Write the Doctor.

Simply write giving your full name.
postotfice and express address. to DIR.
l. "A Slooum Laboratories. yo ard os
Pine Street New York City. stating that
vou real this article IT. this paper. |. ben
the FOUR FREE PREPARATIONS
viii be sent You. together with fr.s
advice adarsed % vnrr Csc
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06

LADIES desiring c"nte nted and han
old age should u>e Summons >QtIae
ZINE Vine or lab els. cnInmenci, 10 ~,
. years oih aud Continue dur,n.
hange of Lite"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06

Hy"u have had the grip take II cod.
'Arsaparilla. IL will brace YOU VI
'ur''t Your blood, and uvercvms a,
'ad effects Of the disease.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06

No other medicine builds up arf
"ri:H"s The system against mishar
ages IA FL As Simmons Sqcaw Vim,
Vine Uf Tablets.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06

Does the Raleigh News & O1ser-
'er like the two Wilson's better n fl.
hey are hi,t washed than i, i d b.
prs7 Before the whitewash was al
piled by the legislature. the N VS. 4
observer plead ri1iuIly with then
lot to do it, aud said that the gou.
'eople CT the state from the mouu
AIMS to the sea would cond mn an
arty that would SO sell out to IL
,ilr 'Gds as TO whltewasl then
ney were whitewashed ard tt
'ews aud Observer has ben duu
yer since. WHAT is the If aero
hat bias shut the News & Observer.
nouth7
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06

Mcfhsrs y lei % q stout hssIih, si-l,
mUid give ih' M Simmons sqns~ yin.
Vine VI Tablets ~ they spIroch Tub
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06

When you ask for DR.. NJ. A. Sim
nohs LIVER Medicine, See that you X
ahu uUL sumo Worthless lmIlaLlOn.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06
Halls family Pills are the best.

| NOn-Conformist,
The NV Tesfamt Mt tells US to h,
honest and open IN our business al
'rcrot III our cbarl1l.s. Mr.. Rock
+ ll-r AS improved on those old -
N -ih"hs. He hides his US ness fir +,
vi Z, q urlng W rid, aud ol z,us \
'harl j with the biare Of trumpet =
lie r fuses to tell the courts apGu
us private business, but when n.
gives million to the Baptist ID
v.rs,ty he PUSHES TO the Assuc,at,
Press and has his name printed III y,
the papers.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06
General "ansger.

POSITIONS Secured
We arc sho-. sho aant government
po"ts"os; $1,000 places uudee CIVIL
Srssice rui~s: 5000 y~asi, apoo.nt.
"e"t'. war cs~ss~s Q demand for ooo
smp'"y~e. si'h'n 9 maath..
Dereas 81 lvsi Service n Traction
LIS fnth . Zee, \ z.
WAsnsxoroH, d. c.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06

;ewars of On ments for Cata,rh h.
Contains Hceru y,
- mercury "'li sureIJ destroy tn,
'-hse al snell and COMPLETELY deraDg
ne Whole system when eDLerIn.
hrOnEh the MUCOUS surfaces. Soc,
fIiCaco ehuuiO never Tie used exrru
n prescriptions irum r-pu,aUie pity
iciahs, as ;he uanias- lLey viii DO
Gu iuiu-tu lie xuuu they can pus-lbi
ierivc from them. uait'- Catarru Cur,
ntuuf ac' ured b, +. j. Cheney 4 Cu
Toledo, u, contai"> no mercury, AL.
taAen Internally, aCtink u.rectI
'pun the Dlouu an0 IaLarrn Cure T.
"re you get the seuutue. 1t lake
h'.f"aIJ, and unhc Ia TOieuu, Onl,
> r. j. oneney & Co. T.stlmunla..
re.
ooid by druggist, price 75c per bot
it. L
Halls family Pills are the best. I,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06

Sa osooo means q clean skin. No
- ssy Mthoat e. cascarets, Candy Csthar.
sti.inx ~ ~ ~ S s and keep g cie.n, b.
pantiD frua tke hodv. FL. scsa.v 70
1870 pioplsa heils. 49,. 1879
- Ut aekly bilioas eo6clex2na 81 Min
- Cen1fy foe u -. IN dr.
=. = = - Gnnsoa1oo6 - 0e0A
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06
s. S. s. FOR THE. BLOC

the remedy
the ~
Gees tbs
r 9: ef eoys Inssf il Yi.re 'a g.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06
The Ills of Children.

to guard against colds
Nearly all the Ills Of
children begin with
taxing cold II your
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06

OsscAreto Candy Catlartic. tie tp,,>i xoo
ma.cai ds.sD erv Of u,e ace. ID ere
~. ~ ! rS.r' siInz In tbs. TASTE. nj ge,,tIy
7 :s.Av.iy on kiin .ys. liver spd isowels,
,.,s..a sing NE entire syst m. disIsi colds,
ana olio9spess. Please buy md try n boI
~. =: y today: 10 3, ~ centa. HoLd md
s"essotsed - cure - III druxaissa.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06

child catches cold don't wait moment bc.or,
attacking that cod
To the ignorance or neglect O. parents Is dr'
the fatal termination Of many childrcas com
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06

49, eny nher repstabse hus;ness col
W. itsle vosk a home ~ - Vos,,hs.
a. IA .na.rsted semi-mouthiy journal.
- 9';nS !. shsrsc.<E, norsi in tsse. and
- g rod vifk inaerk s.1 ssxss = -
- eeories and othes inseresine
81 nckrated Sample cupies sent free
ensed A66sea0 Youanr xAvor1ae Fuh
S.-svilie r.aa i0~rsie. sS;s r~-rl
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06

Causes fully half ihe sickness n the world II
-etains the diccstei food too lcns IN the bowels
and produces tiEogsEeSs, iory.d lrer. indt
The age-herald., 1899-09-22
DEWEY INVITED TO
 THE STATE FAIR By the Press Club at a Meeting
 Yesterday. WILL HAVE BIG CELEBRATION If Favorable Reply Should be Receiv- ed from the Admiral Several
 Weekly Papers Enter
 Clubs Contest
WILL HAVE BIG CELEBRAT TON

The Press club has extended an invita- ton to Admiral Dewey to visit Birmingham during fine State Fair and if favorable reply is received will begin immediately to arrange a celebration fitting the occa- sion.
 The regular weekly meeting of the club was held yesterday afternoon at State Fair headquarters and proved one of the most interesting in the history of the organiza- ton.
 The meeting was called to order by Presi- dent Johnston, who presided with his usual dignity. The secretary was kept busy making a verbatim report of the weighty discussions which will be preserved in the archives of the organization.
 J. R. Harnady, of the special committee on the press department of the State Fair reported that at the request of the com mittee through Postmaster Hughes, Hon. Perry s. Heath. first assistant postmaster general. had favored the club with his photograph
 MT. Heath was formerly connected with the Cincinnati Commereial-Gazette, and stood high in the ranks of journalism.
 On motion, the secretary was instructed to write a letter of thanks to the donor, and to say that the photograph would be placed in the rooms of the club, among those of other prominent newspaper men.
 Weeklies Enter Contest
 Secretary Mayer reported that numerous communications regarding the Press club had been made, and that several weeklies had already entered the contest, which promises to be interesting in the extreme. William Ryan, of the Southern Musician; Emil Lesser, of the Birmingham Courier, and J. T. Land, of The Age-Herald, were unanimously elected members of the club, their applications having 'oeen favorable acted upon by the membership committee.
 After routine business had been disposed Of the meeting resolved itself into a social session, and Leon Friedman entertained the members by relating story with a Press club moral pointing out the neces- sity of such organizations, especially in dry towns like Philadelphia and Toadvine.
 President Johnston suggested in all seri- ousness that some topic of interest be taken up at each meeting and discussed b9 OlS UT lNo IHSIHDeIS SeIeCleu at llS pre- vious meeting.
 On motion of Mir. Ewing, the entertain- ment committee was instructed to take up the suggestion, and to furnish the future meetings of the club with oratorical en- tertainments.
 It was suggested that Admiral Dewey be invited to visit Birmingham during the state fair, and. on motion of Eli P Smith, the secretary was instructed to extend the invitation.
 The meeting then adjourned until next Thursday afternoon.
The age-herald., 1899-09-22
WANT TIME EXTENDED
Clerks Working for Permanent Early
 Closing Movement

The clerks will make an effort to have the o'clock closing movement which ex- pires October l, made effective the entire year, except the month of December.
 At a meeting of the union, held last night, it was decided to ask the merchants to adopt the plan, and it is believed that the request will meet with favorable con sideration.
 The meeting called to order in En- gineers' hall by President Antwne with a large attendance present. Three new mem- bers were initiated, and twenty applica- tions received including eighteen from one store.
 A special committee from the carpenters union was received and the situation of the strike fully explained by the chairman, who assured the clerks of the good will of the Carpenters and Joiners union.
 The o'clock closing movement was then taken up and precipitated a lengthy dis cussion. It was finally decided to ask that the stores be closed at o'clock eleven months out of the year, and a committee regarding the matter.
 It was also decided to place union store cards in all stores employing only union clerks. to become effective October l.
 After disposing of several routine mat ters the meeting adjourned.
The age-herald., 1899-09-22
FUNERAL OF MRS. wHEELoCK
Large Concourse of Friends Paid Tribute
 to Her Worth

The remains of Mrs. Charles Wheelock were inferred in Oak Hill cemetery at Il o'clock yesterday morning.
 The funeral service was conducted at the First Methodist church by pr. G. c. Kelly and Rev. John G. Murray, rector of the Church of the Advent. The church was filled with friends of the deceased and much loved woman. most of them following the remains to the cemetery. Every one present had something to say of the kind acts of Mrs. W'heelock, and the great mani- festation of sorrow at her death showed what ovable woman she had been.
 The casket was almost buried in bank Of flowers, some of the floral designs be- Ing exquisite and costly.
 Throughout her life Mrs. Wheeock worked for the cause of charity. Nothing was done in a public way, but,i was a continual sacrifice of herself for others She was a woman of broad intellect, and her place among the leading women of Bir- min9ham cannot be easily filled.
The age-herald., 1899-09-22
BUSINESS MEN
 STANDING FIRM Against Southeastern Tariff As-
 SoCiation. POLICIES BEING CANCELLED Compact People Deny That Rate War is On-Not Borne Out by Facts More Independent Compa-
 nies Will Enter Field
POLICIES BEING CANCELLED

There is practically no change in the in- surance rate war situation, except that the merchants and business men are stand ing firm against the Southeastern Tariff as- sociation.
 Policies are being canceled right and left in the compact companies and the local agents are greatly disturbed and are mak- ing mighty effort to retain the business which is flowing into the coffers of the outside companies.
 The tariff association people deny that they are cutting rates but the statements of reputable business men indicate other- wise.
 The special committee of the Board of Trade in charge of the matter was yester- day informed that arrangements are being made in New York whereby four or five strong companies will enter the local field besides those already mentioned. The ar- rangement is being made through promi- nent attorney who formerly resided in this city and the agencies will be placed with strong local firms who are already solicit ing business.
 large amount of insurance was written yesterday by the outside companies and 1t is stated on good authority that the other local agents are using every means at hand to settle matters amlcably W ith little success.
 The merchants almost without exception are favorab ble to the outside companies and several large lines have already been trans ferred from the compact, to the indepen- dent companies.
 It is estimated that the total annual pre- miums of the city amount to nearly a quarter of a million dollars which hereto- fore has been almost entirely controlled by the Southeastern Tariff association.
The age-herald., 1899-09-22
CREATED CONSERVATION
Detective Holcombe is Still at Work
 How He Will be Paid

The fact that detective had begun operations in Birmingham under the aus pices of the police commission created considerable comment in police circles yes- terday.
 When it comes to hiring detectives, the city council is not alone in it's glory" said member of the commission yesterday. I've have first-class article in that line, as his work has shown. The city council can run its department to suit itself, but we are certainly going to run ours in the same way"
 This mysterious "Old Sleuth," sailing un- der the name of Holcombe. has also created consternation in other circles. Many of the alleged gamblers say that they have their eyes open for him, and he will have a hard time getting into any of the club rooms. All of them are on the watch out for a big, fat man, with a round, jolly face. It is said, however, that Holcombes countenance does not always bear such 1ovial curves. He can appear as Mexican brigand, or a ward politician, according to taste.
 The question has been raised several times as to where he gets his pay
 Dr. Mobley. of the police commission, said yesterday that MT. Holcombe had been engaged by the police department on an order from them, and that no arrange ments had been made so far as to how he would be paid.
 "We have guaranteed him a salary" continued the doctor, land there will be no trouble on that score. We do not intend to interfere with the city councils detec- tives. but we are going to run our depart- ment and elect officers to suit ourselves
 The police commission is at present a1- lowed $2,6S0 per month to run the police department. If all this is not used up in paying salaries. the balance can be used as the commission sees fit. If it is not used as is frequently the case, the balance goes back to the city treasury. It is generally supposed that this surplus fund will be utilized to pay Detective Holcombe. The commissioners say that they are keeping Holeombe busy, and within few days will have more startling arrests.
The age-herald., 1899-09-22
IN THE COURTS
Harry Lyons Files Suit for Recovery of
 Lands.

Harry Lyons has filed a bill in the chan cery department of the city court against Alfred J. Harden, Georgia Ann Talulah Harden, W c. Shackelford and Mrs Julia r. ShackeIford for the possession of cer- tain lands in sections b and S2 of township 15 range I, west.
 The petitioner alleges that on July g he purchased of Harden and his wife an op- ton on the lands for consideration giv- ing him the right to purchase same at stipulated price and stated conditions until October 26 1899, which option Is still in effect. | is further set forth that, disre- garding the option. the lands have been sold to the last named defendants, and that the value of same is now greatly in excess of the option price, which he had accepted according to the terms.
 In conclusion he prays that the sale be declared null and void and that he be al lowed to fulfill his optional purchase, or be given such other relief as the court might deem just and right.
 In the civil division of the same court Frederick A Sawyer. administrator of the estate of Taylor Little, deceased, has filed suit for $10,000 against the Sloss Iron and Steel company as damages for the death of said intestate.
 It is alleged that on September 23 1898, while engaged in mining ore at Sloss mines, Little was killed by the falling of a heavy rock, due to the carelessness and negligence of the defendant company.
 w. l.. Hargove filed suit for $2500 as damages against the Louisville and Nash vile railroad and w. H. Pinkerton on the ground of alleged malicious prosecution and false arrest.
The age-herald., 1899-09-22
ATMOSPHERICAL
 MARKET DECLINES Within a Day There Was a Drop
 of Ten Points. THE BEARS ARE AGGRESSIVE The City is Experiencing the Coolest September Weather it Has Had
 Several Years = Had
 Rain in 1898
THE BEARS ARE AGGRESSIVE
Birminghamians have cooled off.

Birming ghamians have cooled oil.
 Weathermaker Jacobs was a bear on the atmosphercal market yesterday and put Mercury on the tciooggan slide. Within day it dropped ten points, rallying at Il degrees Fahrenheit. At this point the mer- curial stock again became active and rose five points, closing at 77.5.
 ing a hot town. The collar wilting public who sweated and fumed through the past month, now like unto the one-legged man, have no kick coming. The thermometers are all doing business in a quiet way. They are making no sensational ascendeneies, but are giving the public, which has sui fered long, the best they have in the shop.
 While gloating over his success in coh- quering the heated elements, Weather- maker Jacobs said yesterday that he was giving the citizens of Birmingham a speci- men of September weather which they had not enjoyed before in several years. Though it rained all during this week last year, the temepra ture was considerably higher than now. There is no explanation of this fact unless it can be accounted for in that MT. Jacobs did not have perfect control of his instruments at that time. He is now in shape to give most any kind of weather wanted.
 Following is a comparative scale of the temperature during the four days ending September 20th, 1898 and 1899
The age-herald., 1899-09-22
RESIDENCE OF M. V. JOSEPH.
Entire Roof Burned Of and Considerable
 Damage Done.

At 12:SO o'clock yesterday afternoon a tele- phone message called the Northside fire department to the corner of Eighteenth street and Eighth avenue, where the resi- dence of NJ. V. Joseph was ablaze.
 The fire was first discovered on the out side of the rocf having caught from piece of burning paper which lodged in the gutter. There was some delay in turn ing in the alarm. and the fire had gained considerable headway when the department arrived.
 The entire roof of the main building Was burned and considerable damage done to tire household effects by smoke and water. The damage will probably reach s1.O00, fully covered by insurance.
The age-herald., 1899-09-22

were loudly hissed when they rode past the grand stand.
 Great Two-Mile Match
 Without any loss of time Peabody and Hickman appeared on the track ready for the two mile match. In this contest Hiek- man took the lead and kept it throughout the race. As they started on the last lap, unpaced. Hickman had lead of a wheel length. Peabody started on a sprint and when in forty yards of the tape had gained a half wheel the Birmingham rider. Here the crowd began yelling to Hickman to Ego on." Both riders came tearing down the stretch with Peabodys wheel fairly jumping. It then looked If he would win, but seeing his danger the Bir- mingham rider made a final squirt and fin- ished first with Peabody about inches be- hind him. Time, 4:34.
 Tonight's events will include a one-mie open amateur, a five mile match between Hickman and Peabody and a tandem match race between Riddle and Harfhan and Hickman and Peabody.
 The management states that reserved seats will be sold in advance for tonight and there will be no confusion in handling the crowd.
The age-herald., 1899-09-22
H[TCHING ORDINANCE.
It Will ill the Future Be Enforced to the
 Letter

On account of the accident to Mrs Wheelock. in which she lost her life. Chief Austin said yesterday afternoon that here after tht- hitching ordinance would be rig idly enforced. Any person who leaves a team unhitched or unattended on the streets will be placed under arrest. Drivers will either have to remain with their horses or hitch them securely.
 This law has been in effect for a long time but on account of the inconvenience to drivers it has not been enforced. The chief says that many of them have abused the privilege granted by the city and that it has become necessary to strictly enforce the ordinance.
The age-herald., 1899-09-22
PAINT ROCK WIPED OUT.
Every Store in Town Burned, With One
 Exception.

Huntsville. September 2L-tSpecial)- Paint Rock, Ala, Was devastated by fire this afternoon. Every store except that of J. w. Keel on the south half of the bus- ness portion was burned. The burned build ings are:
 R. G. Woodalls store house and rest dcnce; s M. Bowers store: r. I. Black 3 store: J. Well X Bros store. All were frame structures. Nearly all of the mer- chandise was lost. and there was no in- suranee on it.