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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
LOOK or THAT PICTURE. THEN ON
THIS,

LOOK Os THAT PICTURE. THEN On
THIS,
The present holders Of Wilmington
and Weldon stock bought up the
.baYes (slO0 each It an average under
$40. on this they have declared: Ist,
800 Atlantic Coast Line stock for
every share % stock as an extra divi-
d-ud, then 900 OF debenture bonds At
Al extra dividend 10 each shtre, then
this fall another 900 Of a. c. l.. stock
as an extra dividend, so the sock is
PRACTICALLY quadrup pied and each stock
holder holds 500 of stock in effect for
every Extraordinarily costing him
under $40, aud hence dividend OF
per cent i. practically q dividend OF ~
per cent on par value, or 81 per cent
annually on he real cost $40 per
share) Of the stock. SO much for the
increase of capital
Besides the regular and duplicate
and tripiicste dividends there has
oeen nearly yearly extra dividends,
declared usually Al BRIDGEPORT, Conn,
anu in the uam Of the Atlantic Coast
Line, 10 conceal is Issue By the Viii
mington and Weldon, the real party.
But this year the Wilmington and
Weldon have declared the following
dividends ITSELF
Ist. per cent on Wilmington and
Weldon proper.
| I'd. per cent debenture bonds.
Sd. per cent A. G. J.. stock.
4tb. 100 per cent in additional issue
OF A. &. l. stock.
Sun. % l.3 per cent in bonds of W. d
w. X. X.
Totsl los per cent dividend fo'
the year lo9s on each share (at sl0t
par vaIue) of w. and w. stock. which
is $50 j-S per cent dividend in one
year on original purchase of stock al
40 per share.
| Now look on this: The Railroad
Commission, in view of the enhanced
value Of money and the low prices o
produce, ordered the reduction of pas
seDger fares between points on th'
Wilmington and Weldon in Nortl
Carolina. The Wilmington and Wei
don authorities declared that tina
would reduce their receipts s27 900 AM
hat they could not afford il, and pro
cured an injunction from Simonton
The case is still pending and not be
ing pushed.
. Many editors aud public men il
North Carolina know the above fact
and not one has dared to give public
ity to them. Will the Legislature b
rs prudent?
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
CORPORATIONS BEGIN War,
Warm Debate Over the oa'h Pe-srrIbsd
for Onicers of Corporations.

Warm Debate Over the oa'h Pr-srribed
for Onicers Of Corporatiors.
We quote from The News and Obser-
yer the following. IL is the first Skin
mish between the advocates of the peo-
pie and the corporations, a. We view
it. IL occurred i'm the House ,rue.day.
The warmes. debate that has yet &C.
CURED was that over Mr.. Julian's bill
10 repeal the act Of 1897 requiring the
officers Of banks, railroads and other
corporations Ia file with the state
Treasurer an official oath.
Mr.. Julian opened the discussion b.
declaring that it was q bsd law and
hsd generally been disregarded by
those At whom it was aimed.
Mr.. Overman, of Rowan, said that
the Judiciary committee, in its consic-
Grafton Of the law had found that
there was demand for its repeal from
all the business men of North Caroli-
ma: that 10 was an IDsul; TO every bus
iness man OF the State and a "a election
on EN-.
Dir. Stevens, of Mon county, took
quite a different view Of the matter.
He said 1T was an 9th simply binding
these men to obey the law OF the State,
and one that they ought to be required
to take.
Mr.. Overman :"Would you not OBJ
ject If il were required of every farm
er TO take and file such an oatb?,
Mr.. Stevens That has has no ana
logy with this case. There is some
thing more than the trouble i1ciden:
to TAX ng the cath that makes these
corporations object to il. There is
something Of 2ravsr nature back Of
it al. There are great many of the
men In these corporations who are
daily violating the law and the consti-
tuition Of North Caaolina, and that IL
why they want TO be relieved of the
Osth."
Mr.. Justice :"How would the gentle
man from Union like to be required to
take an cath that hewould not steal (,
wouldn't he consider such q. require.
meut a reflection -
Mr.. Stevens: THAT is altogether q
different matter from this"
Mr.. Patterson, OF Caldwell. suggest
ed that the law applied only 20 people
VINO nad been given special privileges
OF the State-charters, franchises nd
extraordinary rights. Hence the COM
parlson OF requiring farmers or ind;-
siduais TO take the oath was not q Just
one.
Mr.. Justice: THAT NAV be true bu.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
DiSFRANcHlSE EVERYBODY.
Wants to Put the ate Under a Political
Ring.

The negro bowling Wilmin gtou
Messenger is opposed to an educa-
tlonal or property qualification IL or
der to vote. Wants 10 disfranchise
every body in every section, even ali
Democrats wI:o do not belong 10 the
machine. Read and digest:
LET the amendment provide for
the election of al county officers ia
such counties as the Legislature may
designate. These Officers are to be
elected by e board of magistrates
mark the word msgistrares-to be
chosen by the Legislature. This
will afford protection TO the taxpay-
ers, TIC burden bearers. II will put
the power where IL belongs. 1t will
give control 10 business quallfica-
ton, experience. Inteliieeuca and in
tegrity. 1t will rid North Carolina
forever OF nuisance
MANY good citizsn will vote for
this amendment who would not sup
port an smeDdment that required ed
ucational qualification"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
Editofially the News and Observer

Editofially the News and Observer
says:
Whatever may be the changes. this
legislature will without doubt be
Ca led upon TO elect three Railroad
Commissioners. The selection OF the
three missioners is the most i'm
portaDt duty asid. from the suffrage
question that Will dev0iye upon the
III members OF this General Assembly
The present Board has Disguised the
Stat. The Republican and Populist
members, having i ma jOrity, have for
feited the confidence of the people Of
the State, while the Democratic mem
Der has served the people honestly and
aCccItably.'
Some truth; bat a mighty long time
coming. The Populists in their Con-
yention and through the campaign,
,m mended the Democratic member
of the Board for his honest and faith
full service TO the people. Why did
the Democratic convention refuse to
do as much ? All through the cam
paign, why did not the Democratic pa
pers in the State, have some kind word
of endorsement for Mr.. Pearson, who
had served the people honestly and
acseptably 2" Were they sfraid they
would, by SO doing, offend the railroad
officials?
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

While he p-mocrsfsc legislature -
epgag. d in sipinz off ne stais af ne
gro domi stioa from the ~ ala hy re-
mov Jog the name Of Jim Young from
the corner stone Of the Institution In
Raleigh let them not forget or fail 70
90 their whole duty. Let : hem appoint
special CT III nittee and reud BIN
forthwith to the city Of WI mington
to chisel cot the rane 81 John @ =.
Norwood, the negro schooI committee
man which appears vith Two white
com r1itt eemen on t-e isFge tcaool
houses bgiit for thu whites is that
city, which were erected under Dem
ncratic mans cement. II il hGrr Die 20
think OF Wilmington far another Lay
resting under the stain II Negro dom
ination placed on il By The Democratic
management ri tha city. II j. strange
that wafdrll and his gang OF red shirts
did not burn tie school buildings Ct
the time they burned tbe Legro news
psper Cilice.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
PREVENTING RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.

PREVENTING RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.
In 1898 Congress passed nil re-
curing all railroads to provide their
cars with safety couplers, air brakes,
ETC., in ord-r to give protection
to their labOrers and the travel.
ling public against frequency OF
railroad accidents. This bill was
passed after n hard Gglt he railroad
companies strongly opposing it be-
cause it would put them to consider
able extra cost. Mr.. Edward A. Nose
ley, Secretary of the Interstate Com
MERGE Commission, in a receut hearing
before the Industrial Commission il
Washington, stated that in 1897, on the
railroads which had provided them
selves with the safety appliances, the
statistics showed that nUtwithstaDd-
ing the increase in business of these
roads, 1867 fewer men had been killed,
at work, than in 1898.
The Supreme Court of North Caro-
lima held last fail tn at 1t was the duty
Of the railroad companies to provide
self-couplers and air brakes, and that
when employees and travellers were
killed or injured by failure to furnish
them that the company WAS liable. The
statistics show that last year nearly
10000 were killed or wounded in the
United States By reason of the failure
of railroads to provide these safe
guards; and, in North Carolina, near
ly one thousand were killed or wound
ed from some cause. Notwithstanding
these figures aud the courts decision.
however, as soon as this Legislature
met bill was introduced TO require
railroads to furnish these appliances
after January lst, 1900, and with the
power to the Railroad Commits sion TO
further extend the time. This railroad
measure seeks To take from the 1900
railroad employees in North Carolina
aud the travelling public the protec-
tion they now have, under the adroit
guise OF giving it some time in the fu
ture. The people of the State should
watch such measures as these.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

A resolution passed the House Tues
day to appoint 4 com uittee of iige TO
investigate Tie management ol the
penitentiary for the las four years
There Was not a dissenting ycte, show
ing that the PopuiisFs are perfectly
willing to have il, as we'll rs syers
other Institution, investigated. That Is
what the Legislature should do every
time; aud it sho4Id, in justice 10 all
the taxpay ers, b. nOnpartisan com
mttee. Of course, We do not expect,
or even ask fer shat now, bat there
should be law requiring it hereafter
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

TRot BIZ WITH THE PHiLifrfNo@.
The PHILIPPINES, according TO pre-
dispatches, are preparing to rebe'
against American military govern
ment Of the Islands. They claim thai
they have duly established govern
ment. perform ngali Of the functions
ola civilized governing power, anG
have directed their representative II
this country, Senior Felipe Agonc'Il"
10 demand recognition of them a. suc'
by this government, and that this gov
erumeut should treat with th|m as ~
indepa, dent Republic. The President
ha- declined to do ihls and has Issued
orders to General . il, in the form OF
n proclamation, stating that all tbos'
who rpbel a gaiu-t The military govern
ment by the United States, will b.
dealt with IA rebels and the strong
arm Of he government used To sup
press them.
But th. PHILIPPINES claim that they
have already established r govern
meut, that they are imposing and col
Letting revenues, admins erIng juS'
tice. maintaining p1st' iilces, caring
for public instruction, in fact perform
ing all OF the functions incident I,
civilized control Now, If they con
tinue in their opposition to the con
troll Of the Islands by this government
the President has said they must b'
put down by the strong arm OF this
government, which means that theJ
will be slaughtered into submission
Now these same PHILIPPINES, whether
right or wrong, rebelled against Span
ish rule, and Spain endeavOred by bel
strong arm to suppress ITEM, and il
doing SO met with the condemnation
Of this country; but IL seems hat thi
country will also have to sdopt siren.
uous methods OF auppres in con
trolling the Islands. In doing so wil
we appear in any more favorable ligh
before the world than did Spain. ",
suppose it is not n matter of choice 70
the FIllipinos, claiming To fight fo
their independence, whether they ar
shot down by Spain or by the Unite'
States, the only difference being tina
in the first instance n nation of KIN
dred tongue were trying tn force then
into subordination, while ia the latte
case the effort to force them into sub
ordination will be made by peopl
wholly different from and urcongenia
with them.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

When The General Assembly ad-
j0urns Tho sun viii still rise in the
East and every body viii have to hus-
tie t. live. Il cannot increase the
price OF farm products, furnish cash
buyers to merchants, Ur furnish the
money to pay pastors salary, doctors
bills, or house rent.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

We publish the Governors message
IL il worthy o. careful consider sion
LIS merits or d. m~r,is Will b 81 BE- de-
termIned by thu action taken b. the
directly or indirectly, 'lsgislats ON
lines suggested by the message, then
il is evident that from their stand
point, it is good, tim -ly and patTIo,i;
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

Senator Brown, of Chadbourn. no
has had much experience with immi-
grants, thinks State officer, known
AS Commissioner of immigration
should be created so soon as the people
could see the "usefulnessn of it. This
could be done by a certificate signed
both by the immigrants aud the citi-
zens among whom they settle, or the
colonies located. They are the spec
pie" directly concerned.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

As soon as the News and Observer
saw which way the wind was blowing
it comes out fst-footed against Capt.
Days appointment. 1t matters not
how far ahead or behind, the Observer
Is, it always manages to get on the
band wagon; and, when it is over, it is
frst TO exclaim: "See what did.
told you So"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

The Hon. Isaac Smith (cof) seems
to be rhfiving OF tue C0piuus portion
Of cold shoulder passed hum Saturday
night on the Republican caucus plate.
News and Observer.
Yes, from the way he snakes hands
now with his Democratic friends, one
can't help bat realize that fact.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

Some Democrats are talking OF
Dewey as their candidate for Presi-
dent in 1900. BETTER first fad out
whether he Is . Democrat or not. Some
Republicans claim him, and it's said, he
is al 'eXpansiOnisr." What is the mat
ter with Mr.. Bryan?
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

a great many bills are being intro
duced. Space will not permit eur giving
the full text Of many which our people
should know. And We canDot copy
settled by the General Assembly.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

The committee. to which the bill to
reduce clerks and lsborers' salaries,
has reported unfavorable. Do you see?
wis the dailies publish this fact as
conspicuousiy as they did that il would
be done and that it would save 81 600?
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
Tortured By
Rheumatism.

i felt so much better after taking two
bottles. that i continued the remedy,
aud IN two months / was cured corn
pleieiy- The cure .-as permanent. fo-
j have never since had a touch q
rheumatism. though many times
exposed TO damp and cold weather.
ELEANOR II. TPsETr,
Bill Poselion Avenue, Phi.adelphih.
Those who have had experience
with rheumatism know that IL
becomes more severe each year,
and like all other blood diseases,
the doctors are totally unable 70
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

A million dollar deed was recorded
in Halifax county last week. Ie re-
CURED $4,000 worth Of revenue stamps.
This shows what burden this stamp
act is.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
To Cure IL Gold IN G.e Day.

Take Laxative Bronze Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund m0Gey if il
fails 10 cure. csc. The genuine has
L. 3. Q. On each tablet.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12


cure IL. In fact,
the only remedies
which they pre-
scribe are potash
and mercury, and
though Temporary
relief may result,
these remedies pro-
duce q stiffness O.
joints and only IN
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

Watching and praying is too big q
job. Hence, we have decided to watch
while the other fellows pray (prey) on
the State.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

and fever is q bottle of GROVES TASTE
LESS CHILL Tonic. Never TAILS to cure.
Then why experiment with worthless
imltatiOns2 Price so cents. Your
money back il it fails to cure.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

SO far the General Assembly has done
nothing TO please or scare anybody
much.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

dreaded disease Seeing ifr- Hartman
Pe.ru-rn recommended - highly. dc
ciced - give tia trial. and after having
used only two bottles J am happy -
stat, | am rarisllv traycrsiag the road
10 health. fc-Tu-na i norc than q
claimed for IT..
AL druggists sell Ve-Tu-na
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

Mr.. ". l.. shelter |
Grove, |. L. SAYS:
! arm grateful fo-
opportunity tosay tn
those who may ire
suffering from ca
tA-rh that Peru
i what they need.
| had for years been
afflicted with thi>
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
1t Did the Work.

u had sore eyes and was troubled
with chills and rheumatism. l was %
bid three weeks. / bought three bot
Ties of Hoods Sa,sapariils and began
taking the mediocre and now | can go
to work every day. When suffering
from malarial chills took Houd's Ssr-
saparilla and is did tue work." w. w.
HKDRICK, Silver Hill, NC.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, ! -
LUCAR COUNTY IS

LUCAR COUNTY.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior partner OF the firm OF +
j. CHENEY & Co, doing business in
the city Of roledo, county and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will nay
the sum Of ONE HUNDRED Dol
l. AIRS Tor each and every case of CA
TARRH that cannot be cured by the use
OF HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me AID subscribed
in mg presence, this 9th day of Decsm-
Der, 4. ID. 1886.
49, 4. W. GLEASON.
( SEAL Notary Public.
Haii's CataTrh Cure is taken inter
naiiy and acts directly or the blood
and mucaous surfaces Of the system
Send for testimonials free
Ell. CHENEY So co.
Toledo. 0.
Sold by druggists, .5c.
New Laws Enacted by the General Assem-
bly, OF 1889.
The General Assembly has been in
session one week Wednesday. Up &c
that time only one bill had been rSti-
lied and that was one changing the
mode OF electing Enrolling CLERK,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

te1eiy the disease.
>. $. s. never disappoints, for i
Is made TO cure these ldeep-rooted
diseases which are beyond .he
reach Of all other remedies. II
cures permanently Rheumatism,
Catarrh. Cancer. Scrofula, Eczema,
and all other blood diseases. IL
is the only blood remedy guar
anteel
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

u, .s..r another s. tried wi;hou,
result for good. pri hHTtHan has tna'a'
- gs,At EASIER. HsS r-ra, prc>crir-
a., P,.-r-un. ,-urrs every phasc cs
r,..--f, and l~avr> srra,cful h~zlth:
people like thee whose letters ~
rriascd here
Ms Ian. Eldrcd. Max Creek. No.
writes;
PT-rH-.s Nfafssrr c.. Co. AEftn Es e.
Dru Srxs-"r W. urds''. ,hc trcAs-
,,,c,, ~ several aocto.~ and tired al
the medicines l could hcs- "t Tor ca
tarrh, bGt Got continually worse.
~, now .afirci, wei. thanks 20 T>r
Hartman and fe-r,l-na- rrs'u nTs'eiia
p,-r,i-na 20 All afflicted with c.tfarra.
7 ,A,t,,l. 4, h. added gsrr~ % ma life. :
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

Ask Your Druggist fos Ru 1899
Pe-ru-na Almsna".
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

HOODS PILLS are the only pills to
take with Hoods Sarssparilla. Csc.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

this State.
AN ACT TO REPEAL CHAPTER 464 OF
THE PUBLIC LAWS OF 1897.
Sec. 1. That Chapter AGA of the Public
Laws of 1897 be and the SINE are hereby
repealed.
Sec. 2 That all laws and clauses of laws
in conflict with this act are hereby re-
pealed.
Sec. 5 This act shall be in f, rec and eff
feet from and after Its passage.
The act sought to be repealed by this bill
Is the one authorizing the Governor and
Council of State to contrac; for public print
ins.
1t is thought this is preparatory to
a job for some party pet. l, is
claimed the Public Printing for the
last two years has been done so as
to save money to the State. If SO,
why not let it remain SO, if "econo-
my is to be their motto. TIE News
and Observer was rather quiet on
this matter. But the Morning Post
seems to ''smell s mouse and makes
some wise suggestions. 1t says:
The time vas when the printing was Civ
en- to some party paper as reward for par
ty services and to aid in supp ring psrty
organ Party papers must now stand upon
their own merits, relying upon the conf
dence they may inspire in the people in
their integrity and fidelity, ard upon the
character of the service they may render. If
there be any that cannot succeed by these
methods, the people are not willing to r.
specially taxed for their benefit, Recoeniz
ing this, and its absoIete justice as we'll,
neither of the papers of Raleigh is 8 candi-
date for the printing, IS neither establish
meDt is prepared to do the work. After
| careful scrutiny the Democratic caucus
should award the contract TO the RESPONSE.
bic party who is prepared to do the work
! we'll and promptly, and at the lowest rea.
sonabie rates. While the people expect the
Democrats to do this As well as all Other
work required for the public service they do
not contemplate, nor viii they approve. OF
any Transaction having the appearance Of :
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

and this does not apply to the great
uumb-rs applying by letter, peti
mons etc. Many came here several
days before the Legislature cor
vened. The disappointed ones began
o leave early aud continued as fss'
SIS they realize their "cake is dough-
and that they will get 70 Ginger IN
the PIE" But they weep not as those
having no hope; for the News and
Observer assures them that
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-04-10
FUNNY TRUTHS.

It sometimes curbs fast bachelor to
bridal him.
It's hard for a wise man to bluff a
fool who wants to fight.
Tailors say that hard cash makes the
best lining for pockets.
Lots of people who cling to the an
Choir of hope go down in the mud
A girl seldom troubles herself to light
the gas when an old fame calls.
Female poets are rare for the simple
reason that poets are born. not maid.
4 farmer says the most difficult thing
he ever tried to raise was mortgage.
The great trouble with milk of hui
Aan kindness is that it's SKINNED too
often.
Numerous crimes have been com.
mitted against the helpless oyster in
the name of charity.
Some people would never want cer-
tain things if they didn't see others
trying to get them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-04-10
A JOKE ON THE POLICEMAN.
How a French Policeman Got Reinforce
ments to Capturs Supposed Thief.

How "A French Policeman Got Reinforce
mentS to Capture Supposed Thief.
Mile. Jeanne Grader. the well known
French actress, once met with an
amusing adventure. 1t happened at
Msrseilles. In one of the little pieces
she plays by herself she has for access
sorry the lay figure of a man, skilfully
articulated and dressed in a travelling
suit, with which she dances. The
figure during her voyage was enveloped
in tight fitting covering.
On reaching Marseilles it was left in
the luggage room with other things.
The curiosity of two railway employees
being arr uied at tie sight of it, they
took off the covering and resolved to
play a joke on their comrades. They
placed the figure il an arm chair at the
desk Of the cashier and shut the door.
When the employees on night service
came they opened the door and were
surprised to see man sitting down
before the cash boz. They immediate
ly closed aud locked the door and ran
for assistance.
A policeman arrived, revolver il
hand, believing. ike the employees
that he had to de3l with a dangerous
thief. He called ol the figure to sur
render and follow him to the sta
ton. AS it did not obey the summons,
the policemen shut the door and went
in search of rein oreements to sur
round the place, ard thereby to prevent
che culprit from escaping. The door
was again opened, the armed force
entered and it was not until they had
suddenly pouneed en- the poor lay rob.
Der that they discovered the joke.