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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
Gen. AguinaIdO Kicks.

A special from Manila says within q
few hours after the proclaim alton issued
by Major General Otis in behalf of
President Mckinley, the agents of
Aguinaldo billed Manila with mani
festo which attracted considerable at
tention. The revolutionary president
protested against General Otis signing
himself as military governor OF the
Philippine Islands. The revolutionary
leader then called upon all his follow
ers to work together with force and as
sures them he is convinced that they
will obtain absolute independence and
urging them never to return from the
glorious road on which they have al
ready so far advanced"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
LARGEST Grower Of Cottos.

James R. Richardson, who died re-
Gently on one Of his plantations in
Mississippi, was not only the largest
Individual grower Of cotton in the
world, but also the owner of one Of
the best appointed plantations In the
country. There Is in operation on one
of his places in Mississippi complete
railroad, devoted exclusively to the
service of the plantation. He employed
several thousand hands upon his va
rious places, which are located in Mis-
sissippi. Arkansas and Louisiana.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
Usual Georgia Cyclone.

A severe cyclone is reported to have
passed over assertion Of Liberty county,
some twenty miles south of Savannah,
Ga. The information is that the wind
was of tremendous force. During
fifteen or twenty minutes it attained to
a velocity of not less than seventy five
to eighty miles an hour. At Johnston
station, between Savannah and Way
cross, it is estimated the wind blew
ninety miles an hour for ten Minutes.
In the village considerable damage was
done
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
App0ornnoO.

do you think that women are much
Influenced by a mans personal appear
ance?" asked one young man. II should
say so," replied the youth with .
peachy complexion and curly hair.
apollo was all right in his day. but
he'd have to put on quilted trousers
and wear a football mask to make an
impression noW."-EX.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
Quite to the Contrary.

The Sehastipol correspondent of The
London Times, who has been touring
in European Russia for two months to
discover, if possible, some evidence on
the part of the Russian government to
give effect to the disarmament appeals
of Emperor Nicholas, says all his
observations were to the contrary.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
STATE OF OHIO, CITY or TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY

STATE OF OHIO, CITY or TOLEDO.
LUCAS COUNTY,
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he IL the
senior partner of the firm OF ]. f. CHENEY q
Co. doing business in the City of Toledo, Coun-
ty and State aforesaid. and that said firm viii
pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
esch and every case Of CATARRH that cannot
be cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH
CURE. FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and an bscribed In my
So pregsep9scsss; this 9Th day Ct ;,ecemOer.
to~} Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in Internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimonials
free. f. J.CHENBY & Co.. Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills arc the best
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
CONSULTING A WOMAN.
Mrs. Pinkham's Advice Inspires
Confidence and Hope.

Examination by male physician is
hard trial to a delicately organized
woman.
She puts it off as long as she dare,
and is only driven to it by fear of cam
Ger, polypus, or some dreadful ill.
Most frequently such a woman leaves
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
Leaf Tobacco Factory Burned.

a leaf tobacco factory at Winston.
n. G., filled with over 100, 600 pounds
OF leaf and owned by G. J. Shoaf &
Company. was destroyed by fire. The
tirm had SIS, 500 insurance on the to-
bacco. The owners Of the building
carried q, 500.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
School House Rlnwo Down

A heavy wind storm swept over the
remote section of Scott county, Ark.
At Boles, school house was blown
down aad three pupils killed. Another
was fatally wounded and a dozen OF
more sustained more or less serious
injuries
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
S135.5OO.OO

The Geological Survey has continued its
work Of examining and reporting on our va
rioas mineral, timber and water power re-
sources, and it Is said to have been instru-
mental already in bringing several millions
Of capital into the State. During the past
two years it has also carried on an investiga-
ton concerniog the character and extent of
the materials suitable for road building, in
both eastern and western counties, and the
result of this investigation will be embodied
IN forthcoming report.
In conjunction with the United States De-
psrtment of Agrit ulture. investigation Ia
now being carried on as to the rate OF growth
under different conditions Of the most I'M
portant timber trees of the eastern counties.
In conjunction with the United States Geo.
logical Survey, it is continuing the work OF
preparing tho largo Topographic and geologic
map of the State, this work having been
nearly completed for the mountain counties.
In conjunction with the Upited States Coast
Survey and with the cooperation OF the au-
| thorities Of the several counties, the survey
| is also establishing at all of the county seats
| In the State n magnetic meridian post and q
| standard measure for surveyors chains, In
| the expectation that this will lead Ia the fu-
| ture to the more accurate survey OF all lands
| and boundary lines.
1t has been estimated by the experts con-
| Eected with both the government and the
II
| Carolina especially, during the present cen
| fury, more timber has been DESTROYED by for
est fires than has been cut and sold as ium-
| Der. Twelve u onths ago a single forest fire
| along the border between North and South
| Carolina is said to have DESTROYED. in two
| lays. one million dollars worth of property
and 15lives. 1t is not as yet clear how these
| destructive fires may be prevented in North
Caroiina. hut beg to cal your attention to
| he fact that, during the past few years. leg
| ,iaticn has been enacted In Maine, New
| York, Pennsylvania and some other States.
| sThich has, without any great cost to these
: a'cs. resulted in greatly diminishing both
| lumber and the destructiyeness Of these
fires.
| 4 more widespread and intelligent inter.
| a ia the betierment OF the public roads al
State is everywhere apparent. This i; .
| terest mas been steadily growing curing tn,
last decade, and 1t Is evidently one of tn,
most vital economic problems now before tn,
people. There Is need of better and NOR
uniform legislation In the interest of thi
movement and at an early day q report viii
be presented to you embodying an abstrac
OF the different county and State road law
now In operation. and also much informa
ton concerning methods OF road building
There Ii also great need In this State 10
more intelligent and experienced road en-
gineers and supervisors, so as to avoid
wasting of money and labor in carrying GU
worthlt ss plans for work. The plan of en-
rloying short-term convicts on the roads ha
proved economical and satisfactory in
| number Of counties In this and other State.
and the system could be we'll attended. c
: course no amount OF legislation viii OF itse
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

have found Piso's Cure for Consumption
an unfailing medicine.-F. r. LOTT, 1905.
Scott, St., Coviugton. KY, Oct. 1894.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

Last year the United States exported
sewing machines to the value OF %, SOD 900,
and typewriters worth 81 SCI, 600.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

Fits permanently cured. No fts ornervous-
ness after first days use Of Dr.. K1ine's Great
Nerve Resi- orer &2trial bottle and treatise FREQ
DIR. r. II. KLINE. Ltd. S3l Arch st Phila- Pa.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

1t Is expected that new knitting mill at
Weldon, N. c., will be completed about the
first of January next.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

The Edgefield Is. CO. Cotton Manufacturing
Company has placed the order for the ad-
dition of q 500 sDindles
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

In Hungary there are thousands OF vii
lagos and hundreds Of small towns without
doctor within ten miles.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teeting, softens the gums, reducing inhama
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie &c bolt le.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

To Cure Constipation Forever
Take Cascarets Candy Cashartic 100 OF H.
lf @. @. O. fail TO cure, druggists refund mooo8
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

N0-To-Bao fer Flfty Cents.
men stEong, blood pure 69c, q. Al druggists
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

The Talbot Wooden Mills Company, North
Billerica. Mass, is building a new dye house
and a large four-story addition.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
beauty IL Blosd Deep.

Clean blood means q clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar.
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm.
purities from the body. Begin to-day to
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that seky bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,.-beauty for ten cents. All drug.
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, loo, Csc. Soc.
The Utica Knitting Company has decided
to increase Its capital stock from 500 900 to
, 100000. SO. 2.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

We've got to economist. Maud"
said Henry. Its absolutely nsces-
sary." VERY we'll" returned Maud.
Il shall give up your cigars." And
I will do without your fall eeanst,"
said Henry.-Harper's BaxaF.
UANTED-cass Of hsd hsalfA thas 8l.rA-
w vfll not ,enent Send eta TO RirAns OAomica1
Co. NsuYurk. for 10 samples and Iced iesttmoeiAAs.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
po.t Tobacco Spit and Smoke Yosr life Au,y.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
netic. full OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac. the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong All druggists, zoe or u. Cure guaran-
tced Booklet aud sample free Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New YORK
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

The Penman Manufacturing Company,
Paris, Ont, will make large addition to its
underwear factory.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

Educate Ycur Bowels with Cxscar3NN
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
lco, DC. II G. @. G. fail, druggists refund money.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

hysician's Office
ere she has I'M
gone a critical
mination with
impression, more
less, of discour-
agement.
This condi-
\ ton of the
4 ninddestroys
\ the effect of
n advice; and
she grows
xv0rco rofher
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
To Cure A Cold In One Dsy

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AL
Druggists refund money II II fails to cure. PC.
Some 1000 900 tons OF coal annually
used In the United Kingdom In the manufac-
ture OF gas.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

The new cotton yarn mill at Henrietta. N
c., will start work soon with $4,000 spindles.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
Chickens Earn Money.

For 3Sc. In stamps nc seno . 100 PAGE BOOK
giving the expericnce OF a practical I.--lry
Raissr-nos IN amature. but q man ~ortirx
for dollars and &C. ring 10 year. 10
teaches how TO Detect and Cure Dis-a-.s;
Ped for Ego also for Fatiening. which
Fowls to Save for Breeding; evsryihii.s re-
quisite for profitable Poultry raising. BOOK
PUBLISHING co. ist Leonard street.
New York
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12
Nov. 80, 1898, balance in hands
OF Treasury at end of fiscal
vanr 1909


1t thus appears that the available fund In
the Treasury at the end of the year 1898, is
S1S5,279.91, as against S8S, 353.03, at the end
of the year 1896, showing a net increase for
the two years Of $96,9-6.8S, in the fund
available for public purposes. During these
two years the Treasury has paid $685. 500 in
what may be termed extraordinary appro-
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

Dec. 1896 to balance in Treas
ury................. ss,353.03
Nov. 80. 1897. to receipts for
fiscal year ending to day.. 1908, 691. 81
Nov. 80; 1898, TO receipts for
fiscal year ending to-day. 49,. 1887, $50. 40
Total resources for Treasury
1897 '9s. So, 1874 597. "a
Nov 80, 1897, dis
bursed for year
ending to day 81 ,294, 1924
Now 80, 1898, dis
bursed for year
ending to-day i, 254 5000
1854, 317 SO
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12


70 Story OF" Hyornei" Mailed FREE>
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

Institution for the Education OF
the Deaf and Dumb and Blind. s 81, 500. on
The StateNormal and Industrial
College $4,000 .Ol
North Carolina University..... 10.00O.0t
Institute for the Education Of
the Deaf and Dumb, (Mor-
gantonJ AUTHORITARIAN. 10000. OF
College of Agricultural and
Mechanic Arts ........... 5,Ooo.ol
College OF Agricultural and
Mechanic Arts (colored).... 1O,0O0.0t
State Normal Schools (colored.. 5000. OF
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-01-12

Western Union to prevent the reduced rates
from going into effect; also the reduction
against one OF the great railroad systems Of
the State in the matter of passenger rates.
This reduction is also resisted by the rail-
road, which has obtained an Injunction
against it in the United States Court. In both
these cases counsel have been employed to
represent the interests of the State and to
test the question involved.
In referring to the expenses of mobiliziug
governor said 1t looked hazardous to pay out
money which was needed for State purposes
and take the chance Of getting it back from
the government at Washington, It was de-
cided to make colorado paymen. of them.
by the Auditor drawing warrants on the
State Treasury and the Treasurer holding
the funds to secure the State. until the pay
ment was made by the United States. But
for the caution exercised in this matter. our
Treasury would have paid out some $26, 600
to carry on war which, by the constitution
and laws. Is exclusively a matter of national
concern and control.
The Incorporation of many OF the compa-
MES CT the State Guard into the volunteer
amy OF the United States has made reor-
ganization of the Guard necessary This
work OF reorganization has been already
commenced, and Is being prosecuted as rap.
idly az thorouhness will allow. I recon-
mend that additional appropriations be
made for this service.
| The Soldiers Home seems to have been
| managed for the last two years with faithful
Intelligence and economy, and the Inmates
have been tenderly cared for, so far as the
| management has had funds and facilities
with which to provide for their wants !
| recommend an increase in the appropriations
Tor this institution, II the condition of the
public funds will justify such action.
1t has been charged in the public press OF
other States that North Carolina has been
.rnor Of the State has appointed large mum.
bers OF colored pnrsons to office. I have
appointed In two years to civil Office 81s per.
sons, Of whom not more than eight were col
ored.
In the histc.y of the State, since the civil
conflict, its credit was never SO good Is it is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31

WAVFRIY. VA, Dec. go.-Speclal.-
The year 1899 Is the most successful year
that Waverly has ever experienced. The
merchants here sold more goods during
the present month than ever before. dur
ing the same month. in the history OF the
town: and this increase in sales was not
confined 20 the month Of December, but
extended through the entire year.
During the year the Town Council has
opened up one or more new streets and
improved the old ones.
The Waverly Peanut Company has
erected and equipped a large four-story
peanut factory. at "A cost OF about $500.
The Columbia Peanut Company. OF Nor
folk. Va, has just secured a three-year's
lease on the large three-story warehouse
owned by r. w Chappell. and It is I'M
derstood that they will operate another
peanut factory here.
Mr.. r. W Chappell has enlarged and
remodeled the "Auter House. on west
Main street. and converted the same Into
a hotel. known as THE Central"
The grist-mill owned by George r..
Burt has been run to It's fun capacity.
and the indications are that the plant will
have 10 be enlarged in order 10 supply
The demand for "Burts Fresh Corn
Meal"
On January I. 1900. the "Hotel waver-
ly' Will open under the management OF
Mrs. J. r. Cobb.
The outlook for business In 1900 Is eK-
ceedlngly encouraging.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
FARMVILLE FORGING AHEAD.
The Tight Little City Has Made Big
Strides I'm One Neur

F'ARMVILLE. VA, Dec. so.-Speclal.--
Farmville has mad one OF the most pros
porous years in its history. Its volume OF
trade has steadily increased.
The tobacco sales already exceed those
OF 1895 by two hundred thousand pounds
and prices have been better. 1t Is esii-
mated that thirteen million pounds VIII
change hands upon these floors here by
the end OF the season, and II this be
true it wouid he net gain Of two NIL
lion seven hundred pounds TO Farmville's
credit.
All branches OF business interests re-
rcrts increasing patronage and that the
Christmas trade was the best ever OK
perienccd.
During 1899 there has been fully seventy
five thousand dollars invested in real es-
tate improvements. among them being
the star war house. the Farmville Com
mercial COS. st0rehcuse and the Richard
son Beck. not yet finished.
A new telephone exchange Is In opera
ton, and a franch sc granted for new
warehouse II. Nadershce being at the
head of the enterprise.
The town Is very proud. and Justly so
q the showing OF its banking institution
The Planters Pank Of Farmvills COM
menced business thirty-four years ago, has
stood through two panlcs and has con-
tinued TO grow during all these years
Its deposits for the past year exceed
those OF 1898 by nearly sOocJ. and the
earnings have been 5000 net. paving
per cent. dividends, while It's undivided
profits are within $1,000 OF the capital stock.
The town has steadily increased in popu-
lafion. which now numbers upwards o.
s.r6o penrle.
Ire st-te Female Norms1 School loert-
e1 here Is hav'nV ore Of the most pr,s-
porous sessions. The boarding. department
Is fri.
The directors II tire school have recently
purchased additional property adjoining
the can-pus. and vii petition the 1segis-
iati-re for an appropriation SUFFICIENT TO
erect buildings for gymnasium. music.
bathing and laundry.
During the year a Y. NJ G. a. has been
organized It IS equipped with gym
naslum, baths, game and reading rooms.
The Virginia State Fertilizer Company
have their factory here. and are dong a
large business. which was more than
doubled during the past year.
The county OF Prince Edward " also
in an unusually prosperous condition.
The county town. Hampden-Sldney. and
w. G. Huntington are constructing ma
cadamized road from Farmviiie 10 Hamp-
den-s dney. and II IL only start In road
improvements.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
CARROLL COUNTY.
Review OF the Years business SHOW
ExccIlcnI Results.


HILLSvILLE, VA. Dec oo.-speciai.--
The year OF 1895 has hem Il very prosper.
Gus one for all kinds OF business In this
county.
The merchants have been favored with
greater volume II business than ever be-
fore New firms are being formed and
the outlook Is bright for prosperous
New Year.
The present prosperity is widely distrt-
buted among all classes, the farmers en-.
joying their full share.
The amount Of money paid In on taxes
exceeds by several hundred dollars the
amount collected at this time last year. or
any previous year within the last ten
years.
The bank deposits for the year exceed by
20 per cent those OF any previous year
since 1892. All pecuniary obligations are
being more promptly met than ever before.
Dealers IN cattle have. perhaps, received
the greatest benefits from the years trade.
The prices realized have exceeded oil pre-
vious years and the sales have been very
large This m given a decided stimulus
20 the cattle bidustry and a number OF
thoroughbIels have been brought into tho
county with a view TO improving the
grade OF cattle.
The Virginia Iron. Coal and Coke Com
pany has for several months been working
large number - men at the Betty Baker
Iron mines, which have not been worked
for several years. These mines are row
icing extensively worked and new ones
are being opened. Tram roads are being
built 10 these new mines.
The Virginia Iron Company has greatly
increased its payroll AT the Conan mines
during the year. and is expecting 10 still
further enlarge the scale of the business.
Quite a llttle excitement Is manifested
over the discovery OF copper In this
county
lead six feet IN diameter has been
struck about ten miles southeast OF this
place This lead Is almost solid metal. A
Richmond syndicate has options on seven
miles OF this lead Several other compa-
MES have been prospecting for coaper In
the county and seem satisfied with their
success.
A magnetic iron mine has also been
found in the county and a New York CON-
pany viii develop this mlne early In tho
coming spring.
bright future seems to be awaiting
Carroll county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-31
lEXlNGT0N'S FUTURE.
The Center of a Magnificent Agricul-
furai District

LEXINGTON, VA, Dec 30-Special.-
Lexington is not a manufacturing town.
u derives great benefit from being the
seat OF Rockhridge q fine agricultural
county. 1t depends largely upon the two
educational institutions located here
Washington and Lee University and the
Virginia Military Institute.
Business in all branches for the past
year has shown an upward tendency. The
fall and holiday trade here were greatly
In excess Of last year being possibly -
per cent. better. There have been no
failures here within the past twelve
mcIths.
A few substantial residences have been
erected. and the town otherwise cOnsid-
erably improved Modern headquarters
for the excellent voluteer fire department
have been fitted up. The Presbyterian
church has been remodeed, enlarged and
greatly improved. at a cost OF about
5000. That congregation now has one
OF the most beautiful and commOdous
auditoriums in this section of the State
Two buildings arc now IN the course Of
constTuc' ion which are of more than local
intcrest-the John Randolph Tucker
Memorial Hall. al Washington and Lee
University. and the Francis H. Smith
merrorv Of The late Hon John Rando pm
Institute. The Tucker building Is to the
Memory Of the late Hon. John Ronialph
Tucker. dean Of the law faculty 81 Wash
lngton and Lee University. The building
IS being constructed Of stone and will be
completed by June. 1900. at n cost OF
about SOS COO. The Smith building, 10 cost
over $4,000. Is a memorial 10 the late
General Francis " smith. for half a
century the superintendent OF the Nir-
gnia Military Institute
The two banks in--1,eXingtoI show n
considerable advance in ths volume Of
business. The First National Bank, Of
Lexington. IN recent statement. shows
an increase over last year In resources
Of $4,000, and in deposits OF nearly tl3,
DO The Bank Of Rockbridge reports an
Increase over last year IN resources Of
$4,000. and IN deposits OF nearly $4,000
Near Lexington are the Rockbridge
Line Works. employing about forty
hands. and turning out daily go barrels
OF lime. The output Is of a superior
quality and finds n ready market In Mary
land. Virginia. the Carolluas and other
Southern States. This enterprise affords
Q fine market for wood not otherwise in
demand-chestnut
In the county there are about dozen
mills using the roller process OF making
-four. and they find ready market for
their output. A home market is thus
created for the wheat raised in the
county.