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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
CRIME AGAINST A CHILD.

Ollie Kippev Arrested for an Assault Up
on Geneva Crabires.
A special from Durham n. c., to
the News and Observer under date
of June 9th, says:
Another crime has been added
to the already long list in this
county. Yesterday afternoon, Ollie
Rippey, a white man, who resides
near West Durham, committed a
rape on Geneva Crabtree, little 9
year old white girl.
"The matter was kept a secret
until this morning, when a phone
message was sent to the police sta
ton for an officer. Policeman J. P.
Cults found deputy sheriff John F.
Harvard, and together they went
to West Durham, when it was
learned that Rippey had commit
ted the above mentioned crime.
"The case was Immediately tried
before Esquire w. r. Suit who
committed the prisoner without
bail.
Rtppey 1s man OF pretty bad
and has served term
in the State penitentiary. He
admitted his guilt and says he does
not know what possessed him to do
such an Infamous act, and says he
sees no hope for himself only to get
a Bible and 60 to praying.
The writer has heard several say
that they would favor lynching
him, but it Is to be hoped that no.
Ihing like this will occur"
This is very sad Let the law
take it's course. But why not find
out to what political party he once
officiated with, and abuse that and
say politics caused it," It is moth
ing but human depravity growing
into total depravity," says one. Let
him be punished.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
BUNComs COUNTY DEMOCRAT

who IL for Manhood suffrage aud Hone.,
Elections He Call. on all Liberty Low
ing Democrats TO Help Defeat the sim
mons Machine OIigarchy.
Editor of the Gazette.
Easier were It 10 hurl the rooted
mountain from its base
Than 10 force the yoke Of slavery up-
on men
Determined to be free"
As you know, May 10 was set for the
meeting OF the Democratic primaries
in BunCombe county TO select dele
gates to the county convention which
met in Asheville, May 20. The hour
set for the meeting OF the primary at
Barnsrdsville WAS 2 p. m. At that hour
large crowd met, but was surprised
to find that a few democrats, led by
Jay and Rev. Joe Hyder, q very dis
tiDguisked Methodist preacher OF this
section, had held the primary nearly
an hour before the time apDOi med for
the meeting and elected delegates
thereby thwarting the will of major
Ity OF the Democrats Of upper Big Ivy
and and a large number in the lower
ward. Those honest Democrats who
had been denied the right to partici.
pate in the naming OF delegates, feel
ing that IL was a trick to defeat the
will OF the people, held another pri-
mary and elected new set Of dele
gates, but at tire convention the dele
gates elected by the legal primary were
denied a seat. II was at once seen that
they did not belong to the right crowd
to receive recognition.
When / say "crowd" mean there is
a ring composed OF office holders, bro
ken down politicians, peltifogging
lawyers, who dictate the policy of the
Democratic party in Buncombe coun-
ty to the total disregard Of the wishes
OF the common people, the bone and
sInew Of our country. am sorry to
say, but feel forced to do 40, that this
seem to be part OF plan OF the Dem
ooratic party to disfranohise the vo-
tiers
when this became apparent, with
my friends walked out to the conven-
tiOn determined TO vote against a par
ty trammelled and constituted as this
party is and call on all men every
where to join us IN putting down
party steeled to OppOsitiOn and fraud
by the misery and want il has wrought
want il distinctly understood that
| am Democrat and believe in De-
mocracy. but not in the party that con-
trolls this county and State, character
lied as it is by greed and avarioe.
The effort on the part Of the Demo-
cratic party to disfranchise the citl
zens OF North Carolina is enough to
condemn it to everlasting infamy.
desire to be Instrumental in put
ting down this crowd of political out
thrOats. II has already disfranchised
large number Of citizens of Big Ivey
township, setting at naught the priR-
Ciple that majority should rule
Knowing that my attempts to defeat
ths common enemy would be futile.
ask that all friends join with the
strongest party possible to defeat this
unworthy gang.
"Tbe greatest glory Of free people
il TO transmit their freedom to their
children"
w. R NANCY.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14

negroes holding clerksbips in the
Legislature Of 1897, and are trying
hard to make something out Of it 30
Far az Mr.. Dockery and Lieutenant
Governor c. A. REYNOLDS are con-
cerned. They don't say anything
about that Democratic Legislature q
few yesrs ago, appointing over
one hundred negro justices Of the
peace for the Eastern counties. they
don't say anything about Grover
Cleveland appointing a Democratic
negro Register Of the Treasury,
with thirty or forty white lady clerks
under him. They don't tell you the
whole truth. Do your own thinking
and vote for your rights AID libers
les Daily Record.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14

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Choice Good Stories. Literature. Ar,
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list ~ presents md nuv rsrer. Pas
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from ne ycu hnd our statement untrus
~ wili return your money and con
thine the pap
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
NOTICE..
A Mass Meeting of Citizens Of Alexander
County.

A Mass Meeting of Citizens Of Alexander
TAYLoRsvILLE, N. c., June 5, 1900.
At conference OF the people that
met In Taylorsville, N. c., on June
4th, 1900, it was agreed to call the
people en- mass in Alexander coua =
ty. irrespe ctive of previous political
affiliations, TO meet in Convention on
July 2nd, 1900, for the purpose Of
selecting ticket from the people
for the various county Offices. All
voters who ara opposed to the parti-
san Election Law, and who oppose
the constitutional amendment. and
are IN favor of manhood suffrage,
and equal rights to all, and sp< cial
privileges to none, are cordially in
vited to attend and participate In
perpetuating the principles of this
American government. The Con.
vention will be addressed by promi-
nent speakers, who uphold the lib
critics Of North Carolinians. Done
by the order of many citizens.
Or. @. J. CARSON,
Chm'n Rep. Elk. Com.
O. F. Pool,
Cbm'n Pop. Elk. Com.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14

s"f white Supremacy In . Land Of Lib.
erty-The NAN to be Put at the Head Of
Schools sanctioniug II.
At 5 o'clock the Edenton Lieht
Infantry and the Windsor division
OF the Naval Reserves formed In
line OF battle and by command
fired several volleys. Thus ended
Amendment Day In Berthe county.
"The patriotic fires have been
kindled and have been famed into
a mighty fame. BERTHE will give a
big majority for the amendment
and the Democratic Candidates
peaceably IL we can, forcibly II we
must.
at was agreed by General Toon.
Robert Gilmer and Lee 8. Overman
that 1t was the biggest day that
they had yet seen In the State since
the campaign opened. BERTHE sends
greetings to her sisters that she ia
organized and Ia ready.
The negro has already acknowl.
edged his defeat and woe unto the
law, scallawag white man with
black heart who seeks to put devil
ment into the negroes, for his doom
Is fixed and agreed upon."-Post.
The above clipped from the Morn
Ing Post Of June I'd. Shows what
our Democratic friends purpose at
tempting to do at the August cleo
ton. Read 1t freemen of North Car
olina, and 60 to the polls in August
and vote this Winchester shot gun
party down. Such proceedings as
the above are a disgrace to the
State. And Saturday when we
heard Lee 8. Overman telling about
these men going to a political gath
ering with Winchesters on their
shoulders it filled US with disgust
and Indignation. A man who as
pires to a seat in the United States
Senate, and has to inf1ame his
hearers with such a speech as he
made In Mocksville last Saturday,
1t clearly shows the desperation of
the Simmons crowd of Red Shirt
ers. Fellow citizens preserve your
rights and your liberties.-Davie
Record.
BERTHE Is Frank D. Winston's
county. In few days we will pub
lish what revolutionary methods
were resorted to by masked men to
elect him to the present legislature.
A legislator cannot reflect higher
credit to his State in legislating,
than the means used to elect him.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS.

Notice is hereby gwen that l
seized on the 3lst March, 1900. from
D. J. Mcleod. Eagle Springs. N. c.
one barrel corn whiskey 43 { gallons,
for violation of the Internal Reve-
nue. laws.
Aud that on the 18th day Of Aprrl,
1900, 1 seized from W. P. Ingram.
Dudo, N. c., the following described
property for violation of the Internal
Revenue laws:
One copper still, one still Cap, one
still worm, two mash and four fer.
menting tubs, seven barrels corn
whiskey, 1928 gallons.
ANY person having any claim in
said property, Is hereby notified to
come forward within 80 days from
this date and show cause why 1t
should MT be forfeited to he United
States government.
E. c. DUNCAN,
Collector 4th District, Raleigh, n. c.
June lsr, 1900.
By w. A. MCDONALD, Deputy Col
lector. Rockingham, N. C..
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
REPRE- SENTATIVE RElNHARDT.
Spoke Out In Democratic Convention
Against the Amendment.

Spoke Out In Democratic Convention
Against the Amendment.
Asheville Gazette.
Judge Spencer B. Adams has re-
ceived q letter from Lincoln cOun-
ty which says:
"The Democrats of Lincoln coun
ty held their convention last Sat
urday, June 2, and nominated the
old ticket. Representative Rein
hardt made a speech and declared
himself against the amendment.
He said that he was an honest man
and had promised the people to
stand by them and intended to do
30, II 1t defeated the Democratic
party. How is, this for white su-
premacy and the amendment Bro
Their Adams, we are going to defeat
the Democrats this time sure. You
can tell this to all the people you
meet"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
june AIT

"Hearts Aflame" is the striking title
of the novelties in June number of
The Smart Set. The author is Louise
Winter, and the story depicts the eff
forts of beautiful society leader to
re-esta b1ish in the social world a wo-
man friend who has been sensationally
divorced and remarked. 1t reveals
perhaps more of the workings of the
wheels within wheels in New York So
ciety than any novel ever written. Not
the least element of it's interest is the
struggle of the society leader of her
self against the love of prince of mil
l1Onalres. From the first sentence to
the last the story is strong and fasci-
mating, and has a light touch that
makes it ideal Summer reading. Other
features of this humber are "Bayard
Bendelow," by Edgar Faucett, a reve-
lation of the true character of one of
the richest and most inexplicable me n
in the world; 1.-THE Soprano on the
Links" droll story of gallant Eng
lish Ambassador in Washington, by
Guy Somerville; "The Moose Matri-
monial," Enthusiastically brilliant
story by Edgar Saltus; IAN Eyelash
Finish" an exciting racing story ty
Martha McCulloch- Williams. and "The
Saving Revelation an artistic and alb
sorbing tale by Mrs. Reginald deKo-
ven. In addition there are remarkab BILE
poems by Caroline K.:Duer. Bliss Car
man, Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Charles G
D. Roberts, Madison Cawein and Gin
ton Scotland.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14

A Strong Lodge Organized In Raleigh
June 9Th.

4 Strong Lodge Organised In Raleigh
The Times Visitor Of the 7th inst,
In speaking OF the Sir Walter Raj
eigh Lodge OF The Knights Of The
Mystic Chain, says:
Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge, No. 143,
Knights of the Mystic Chain, was
Instituted last night in Red Men
Hall, with 100 charter applicants.
A large number presenting them
selves to be conducted through the
mysteries of the order, which WAS
done by Supreme Physician r. P.
Altman, Of. Toronto, Ontaris, and
Vice President +. L. Altman, OF
Richmond, Va, the latter arriving
in the city several weeks ago, and
interested a number Of the repre-
sentative citizens OF Raleigh in the
benefits OF the order to such an
extent that they presented them
selves at the lodge room last night
"to ride the goat" into Knighthood
of the Mystic Chain.
The concensus Of opinion ex-
pressed, and 1t is no violation Of
any pledge to say that the degree
work of this order is by far the
richest of it's kind ever seen in this
city.
The purposes of the Knights Of
the Mystic Chain are beiefy stated.
Instructive and entertaining ritu-
alistic work. Medical attention at
home and abroad. $500 q week
sick benefit. $50 funeral benefit
and 81, 900 accident insurance.
Officers for the new lodge for the
year were chosen as follows:
Past Commander-E f. B. Baker.
Commander-O. NJ. Minor.
Vice -Commander-E. A. Womble.
Chaplain-A. M. Powell.
Recorder-W. w. Wilson.
Treasurer-F. P. Haywood, Jr.
Marshall-T. E. Green.
Guard-L. G. Rogers.
Sentry-J. C. Walker.
Physician-Dr.J J. r. Rogers.
Trustees: J. E. Pogue, W. E.
Foster and W. s. West.
Following the illustration OF the
degrees the lodge was invited to q
complimentary supper by the Or
ganizer ar the Carrollton.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
SOUTH DAKOTA FOR BRYAN.
Convention After Sharp Battle Commit
ted to Towne for Vice President.

Convention After Sharp Battle Commit
ted to Towne for Vice President.
CHAMBERLAIN, s. D., June g.
The Democratic State Convention,
for the selection Of eight delegates
to the Kansas City Convention, con-
cluded it's labors tonight. The del
egates were Instructed for Bryan.
The adoption of the report of the
committee on resolutions was op-
posed, owing to paragraphs eulo-
CYSTIC of Charles A. Towne, the Pop
ulist nominee for Vice-President,
commencing the course of Senator
Pettigrew in the Senate, and reco-
mending that the Democratic Con-
vention, to be held at Yankton,
July IL, for the nomination of a
State ticket, indorse him for re cleo
ton, thus binding every Demo-
cratic member of the legislature to
his support. After a prolonged de-
bate, however, the resolutions as
reported by the committee were
adopted.
Sympathy was extended to the
Beers, and imperialism and trusts
we're denounced. Maris Taylor, OF
Huron, present bank examiner OIL
South Dakota, was elected member
of the Democratic National Com.
mittee.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14

a Strong Ticket Nominal d-'Twill swes p
the Countv-senatOr Butter En- dorsed
For Recollection.
Chatham Citizen.
The Populist County Convention
was held here last Monday. A large
and enthusiastic crowd of deter
mined men were present. A pre-
liminary caucus was held to find
out the sentiment OF feeling in diff
ferent parts of the county as to the
best policy for the campaign. No
agreement with the Republican
Executive Committee (Which was
presently was reached and the con-
vention proper met after dinner for
regular business.
Mr.. J. f. Spence was made chair
man and Messrs. T.. N. Gattis and
+. f. Baldwin Sec retaries.
Senator J. A. Goodwin was nomi-
mated by acclamation for reelection.
Senator Goodwin needs no recon-
mendatio1 from US. He is known
all Ovor the county from the cam
paign of 1898 and from his record
in the legislature Of 1899 where he
so nobly stood up for the rights OF
the people.
Mr. j. A. Giles was nominated for
the House of Representatives, by
reclamation. This is quite an hon
or for Republican to get from a
Populist Convention and yet an
honor worthy bestowed. Mr.. Giles
made an excellent campaign in '9S,
made record for any man to be
proud OF in thu legislature and has
already In many parts OF the coun-
ty in the present campaign. He is a
pleasant speaker, a logical reason
or and good man.
For the other member OF the
House NJ ssrs A. M. Yates and ID.
W. Tally we're voted for. Tally was
nominated and the nomination
made unanimous. NJ. Tally Is from
Gulf township, good quiet farmer
and popular man among bis
neighbors. He is pretty we'll known
In the county having started the
campaign in 1896.
J. J. Johnson was nominated by
reclamation for Sheriff. He Is de-
servedly popular for his good quail
tiles as sheriff and for the unjus
contest suit which was brought or
him.
For Register of Deeds W. M. Cat
tbs received 80 votes and r. B. Line
berry, 81. Tho nomination of Mr.
Lineberry WIS made unanimous
Readers Of the Citizen know tn
candidate for Register OF Deeds
They know, too, that his party ser
vice has mad4 Do nocrats very pro
nounced in their opposition to him
DR.. A. |. II. Luz terloh was nOmi
mated for Coroner and w. M. Har
per for Surveyor each by acclama
ton.
Messrs. J. w. Taylor, of Cap
Fear, G. E. Kanoy, of Gulf. and j
H. Jones, of Hadley were nomins
ted for county commissioners.
The following resolution wa
adopted Resolved, that this cor
vention endorses most heartily tn
course OF Hon Marion Butler in tn
United States Senate and 1t Is on
desire that he be reelected for tn
next term" We omitted to stat
at the proper place that upon mt
stion OF j. f Bryan the State plat
yform was made the platform of thl
convention.
r B. Lineberry resigned as coul
ty chairman and ]. J. Jenkins VIZ
elected chairman.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
EXACTLY WHAT THEY WILL DO.
The Statasv'lle Mascot in it's las

EXACTLY WHAT THEY WILL DO.
The Statasv'lle Mascot in it's last
issue says:
lone Of the silliest stories Of the
opponents of the consti-
,utional amend m ,ut is the one that
the Democrats WILL submit another
amendment makl.g q property quail
ification for voting, if the present
amendment Is adopted"
Of cour Sc the Mascot denies that
they intend to come next with .
property qualification. But that
proves nothing. Did not the Mascot
in the last campaign deny most bit
terly that they int ded to disfran-
chise anybody if they got in powerf
Did not every other Democratic pa
per aud .eAkcr on the stump deny
III Did not the pity officially, in
it's handbook, deny it, and solemnly
pledge the people that no Democrat
ic Convention or Legislature would
over offer such propositioDf Yes,
and YET they did t. Who will b. SO
foolish Is to believe them nowi They
Intended 10 do 1t. Let the voters
bJware!
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
They Love the Rotten Egg Party,

They Love the Rotten Egg Party,
Mercury.
Eastern Democrats are beginning
to realize that they have more to fear
from the Simmons machine than
from so-called n gro domination. A
correspondent writing from Robson
county. says that three prominent
Democrats living in different por-
lions of that county declare that
they are done with the Democratic
party for all time; that they leave j.
because it is not honest and is trying
TO rob the people of their political
rights and liberties. That there are
many more in eacE section of their
county who have denounced the
Democratic party and will forever
hereafter affiliate with the party
that promises them freedom and lives
up to that promise.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
WHOM WOULD THE OBSERVER REQ
OMMEND

OMMEND
The Charlotte Observer, in its is
sue of June 9th, says:
"The ship has sunk for Judge Ew-
art. The Senate Las failed to con-
firm him aid .hU President will not
re-appoint b,m. Tne question now
is as to his Successor. We could sub
NIT to Mr.. Mckinley a list of law
yers of North Carolina, in appoint
ing any of whom ne would make no
mistake. Blu. .uuy would all be Dem
ocrats."
Whom would the Observer recon-
mend? Surely it would not recon
mend any o2e OF the fifty great %
constitutioua! lawyers who are mt m
bers of tn" present Legislature.
They broke The record in passing un-
constitutional laws. Besides, their
Legislation is a patch work of blum
ders aud mistakes. But this is not
all. These fry Democratic lawyers
(uearly all IT them) broke their SOL
emn pledges TO the people.
Does the OBSERVER think til 1t those
are shining qu-l 6cations to fit them
for q high Judgeshlpi
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
IAN INFAMOUS LEE


So the AsheviIis Board Of AIdermsp Char
aotsrises Statement.
1t seems that the editor Of the Ashe-
vile Citizen, . Democratic paper won't
even tell the truth on its own party
friends. Then what would you expect
1t to do with the poli.ical opponents.
The Board Of Aldermen, of Asheville
met on the night of MAY 3Oth, signed
the following and sent it to the Ashe.
VILE Gazette for publication:
Editor of the Gazette:
Kindly allow US space to say to the
Asheville public that the statement, or
intimation, in yesterdays Citizen to
the effect that any member of the
board of aldermen directly or indirect
~, conveyed any information of Mr..
W. T. Weaver's bid for city lighting
to the Asheville Electric company or
any one else 10 an Infamous lie.
(Sjgned)
W. A. BLAIR,
w. w. WEST,
d. G. WADDKLL, J..
8. T. DoRsKTT,
j. q. Wooo,
r. J. SHERBILL,
G. T. RAwLs"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
A POLITICAL BOSS.
How 1t works-First Make Your Subjects
Hungry-rhen They Are Thankful
For Anything.

For Anything.
Recently l saw q boy who would
make successful political boss. He
has the natural hardness for one,
which instIct he was praoticing on
his bird dog The boy, by accident or
otherwise, had gotten control of lit
tie piece of second hand beef. He
found his dog up about The market in
search of pie to satiate his hunger. So
the boy showed the beef to the dog
and let him smell of 1t, as much as to
ay, "go home with me and l will give
it TO you" The dog at once agreed,
wagged his tail and was the most low
ing, patriotic dog you ever saw. SO
much so that on the way home the dog
would bully and insult every peaceable
dog he met. Then as pay for such i'm
pudepce, he would run mp to his boss
and say, "Please, sir let me smell of
hat beef again." The boy actually
let him lick it this time. But when
they got home the boy closed the
gate, tagged his faithful follower with
a fifteen pound block and chain, gave
him a severe kick, saying, "nOw you
remain here or l will kill you." and
We mt and hunted up his pug, the lazy
fellow who was lying on the lounge in
the parlOr. and gave the beef to him.
Did you ever see anything like this,
honest farmer and labOring man?
Don't all speak at once.
OBSERVER
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
Proclamation by the Gov
ern0r.
$500 90 Reward.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
o.


EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, official information has
been received at THIS DEPART
MENT that some person TO the Execu-
tive unknown, on the night of May
26th, 1900, did rob the Office of the
Treasurer of Madison county, in the
State of North Carolina; and whereas,
it appears that the said person has
fed the State, or so cOnceals himself
that the ordi mary process Of law can
not be served upon him.
NOW, THEREFORE,, 1, Daniel l..
Russell, Governor of the State of NORTH
Carolina, by virtue of authority in me
vested by law, do issue this my PROC
LAMArION, Offering q reward of
four hundred dollars for the apprehen-
sion and delivery of the said person to
the Sheriff of Madison county at the
court house in Nashville, and l do en-
iuIu all officers of the State and all
good citizens to assist in bringing
said criminal to justice.
Done at our city of Raleigh, the
29th day of May IN the year of ou'
Lord, one thousand nine hundred
and in the one hundred and TWEEN
ty fourth year of our American
Independence.
DANIEL L. RUSSELL,
| BY the Governor:
BAYLUS CADE,
| Private Secretary.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
BRAVE MEN FALL.

Victims to sUvmacn, liver and kid
ney troubles as we'll as women, and all
feel the results in the loss of appetite,
poisons in the blood, baokache, nerv-
business, headache and tired, listless,
rundown feeling. But there's no need
to feel like that. Listen to J. W. Gard
ner, Idaville, Ind. He says: Electric
Bitters are just the thing for man
when he ia all run down, and don't
care whether he lives or dies. 1t did
more to give me new strength and
good appetite than anything I could
have a new lease on life." Only Scots
at all drug stores. Every bottle guar.
0nteed