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The St. Louis Republic., 1900-08-02
ALEXANDER JESTER FREE
VERDICT IS mot GUILTY."


Alexander Jester was charged with =
having murdered Gilbert Gates, =
D boy, while passing through Missouri =
D in 1871. He was arrested in Oklaho- Z
. ma twenty-eight years after the al Z
. legged crime. He was living there un- Z
. der the name of Hill and was a far Z
. mer-preacher. His sister. with whom Z
= he had quarreIed, gave the informa- Z
. ton.
. John W. Gates, the wire trust mag
. nate. employed detectives. who traced =
. testers II journey mile by mile Z
. across three States and produced in I
. court a long list of witnesses. They I
. couli not. however. show where the
. body of Gilbert Gates lies. John w.
. Gates also sent eminent lawyers to
. New London to aid in the prosecution
0 of Jester.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-08-02
Fourth-Class Post Omce..

FEFIBIlC SPECIAL.
Washington, Aug. 1.-The following post
offices have been established:
Arkansas-Electric, Saline County, A. J.
Howard Postmaster.
Georgia-Albert. Forsyth County. Lulu
Buice Postmaster.
TeXas-McQueeny, Guadalupe County, c.
F Blumberg, Postmaster.
The order Of July 20, disseminating the
post office at Harlem, Clay County, Mo-,
has been rescinded.
Tie post office at VOLTS Crossing, viii
County. ILL.,. will be discontinued August *
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-08-02

Comanche Indians who were on their way
to Washington to make their annual visit
to the President. None of the party could
speak English. They were in charge of a
chief and went as representatives of their
tribe.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-08-02
TALKING FOR JUDGE nooTM.
Democrats Intend TO Choosc HirxeT,
SuCCcASOr.

In the Thirteenth Judicial District Judge
J. w: Booth IS being prominently mentioned
for the nominal ton on the Democratic tick.
ct. The Democrats placed no candidate in
the field against Judge Hirzel two years ago.
Judge Booth was appointed by Governor
stephens to fill out his unexpired time He
Is popular in all parties, and those who are
informed declare that he stands a good
chance for election. The Republican canIi-
dates so far mentioned are John w. Nc
chimney of St Louis County, ]. c. Kiskad-
don of Franklin and r. S. Ryors of Usage,
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-08-02
1. o. 0. F. Reunion at Polo, Mo.

Kingston. No., Aug: 1.-The I; O.. o. F.
reunion at Polo to-day was the largest
picnic in the county this year: The crowd
was estimated at 6.0GO. 7. T. Rixey of St.
Louis was the principal speaker. Other
speeches were made by S. NJ. Young or
Hamilton. William McAfee of Kingston and
others The Macon Military Band furnished
tho music.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-08-02
Three Inches of Rain and High Wind.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Harrisburg ILL.,, August IA heavy wind
and rain storm here this evening laid con-
siderable of tho growing corn low blew
down trees, fences. and did considerable
damage to a number of houses Nearly
three inches OF rain fell, swelling the creeks
c,,f rr .,ir!r II lnbc.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-08-02
Nineteenth Senatorial District.
d Ed SPECIAL.

Forsythe, Mo-. Aug. 1.-The Senatorial
Convention of the Nineteenth District was
held at this place to-day. Three candidates
entered the list for the nomination: r c:
Ford of Taney County. Hamp Davis, of
of the Hartsville Democrat, of Wright
County. Summers was nominated on the
first ballot by vote of 62 to S. This was
conventions in the district.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-08-02
WILL GO TO NEW YORK.
Mr.. Bryan Plans Visit To Empire state
Early in September.

New York, Aug. lit was announced at
a letter had been received from Mr.. Bryan,
saying he expected to be in New York
early in September. but did not expect to
make any speeches here.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-08-02
ROTH HAVE ACCEPTED.
Bryan aud Stevenson to 90 to Indian
npOlis ON September =.

indianapolis. Ind. Aug. lit is announced
here to-day that both Bryan and Steven
son will attend the National Association
of Democratic Clubs. September 5. Plans
have not yet been made.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-08-02

Hotel Metropolitan. st. Paul: stopping place coY
tourists. European or Am. plan.) Popular pr.ces,
Best accommodations. Cars. depots and landing,
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-08-02

Any one wishing the latest style
patterns may obtain them by calling
at ROOM 20. Second Floor, Rendb~
Hc BuiIding, Seventh and Olive
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25

In the News and Observer of Jan
2lst there appeared communication
signed "a Populist and White Man."
And who is hep If he were in fact eth
er Populist or White Man it would
seem that he would have signed his
own name to his communication.
We think we know who he is, il it be
that he is not the editor of the News
and Observer, who by the way, has
tried more than once to pass at least as
Populist barnacle. He may be some
renegade present in the city at the
time of the Committee meeting, or.
dered here by the masters that own
him, and for the purpose of writing a
communication that he was too cow
ardly to sign.
We know at least that he is not a
Populist, and ii he is white man he
Is of that doubtful variety which finds
its necessary to advertise the fact.
He says that he did not attend the
meeting of the Executive Committee
on Jan. 18th. The intimation is that
he could have had its invitation to at
tend. In this intimation it is probable
that this "PopL and White Man"
tells an ordinary Democratic lie.
The nearest he came, or could have
come, to being present at that meet
ing was to have been in company with
other eaves-droppers to whose garbled
report he is indebted for his misinfor-
nation. His communication is alto
gether worthy of the sneak that he is.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25
father clause will stand the test in

father clause will stand the test In
the courts.
"We warn the white people that
this amendment will disfranchise
approximately as many white men
as it will negroes in this State, and
leave the negro still a factor in pol
itics, with as much power as be
now has
owe warn the uneducated white
men, both old and young, that this
amendment will deprive them of
the right to vote and degrade them
politically below the educated ne
gro.
"This has always been a white
mans government, and always
will be. There are two white vot-
ers to one colored voter; hence the
State is in no danger of negro su-
premacy. And since our present
Supreme Court has decided that the
Legislature may pass such laws for
each county as may be necessary for
its proper government, no eastern
county need fear negro rule.
''The real question presented in
the amendment is, whether or not
all the white citizens shall partici-
pate in elections or whether the
uneducated whites shall be forced
TO stand aside on the day of cleo
ton along with the uneducated. ne
groes like convicted criminals,
while the educated negroes walk
up to the polls and vote.
"This amendment, if adopted
would end popular government in
this State. 1t would turn the Off
ces over to a select few, who would
fnot feel bound to respect the rights
of the common people, because the
common people would not be able
to enforce respect at the ballot box.
1t would build up a ruling class
which in time, would become more
naughty and tyrannical than the
Gar of all the Russias.
"Since the issue in the coming
State election are above all party
considerations, they should be con-
sidered from the highest plane of
patriotism and self-protection. 1t
therefore behooves all political par
ties as we'll as individuals to lay
aside all partisan feelings and join
themselves together for the pur-
pose of defeating the most danger
Gus proposition ever made to the
people Of North Carolina"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25
IF THE MESSENGER BELIEVES WHAT

1t Said in 1898, can it Uphold the Present
Election Law and the Methods of the
Redshirt Machine
Editor Caucasian.
Looking over my scrap-book, | find
that in the early part of January, 1898,
the Wilmington Messenger copied q
dart of personal letter I wrote to the
editor thanking him for the stand he
had taken in behalf of honest elections
against fraud, and he went on to quote
that portion of my letter in which
maintained that our liberties rested
upon an honest election, and contend
ed that the man who would use dishon-
est means to place himself or friends
in office would sell the interests of his
constituents for selfish gain.
Commenting upon the above, the ed
itor, DR.. KiDgsbury, then said:
"'The Democrats of North Carolina
simply cannot afford to c0untenanss
ballot-box stuffing, ballot bull-dozing,
or ballot cheating. Men who do this
will go to the wall under an appeal to
"a iShClJ auu iouA pId5. mere dES IeES
of thousands of good and true Demo-
Gratis in North Carolina who are inf
nltely above any party that wins its
way by fraud and corruption. The Re-
pubiicans were rel ected in part because
of this very corruption"
ask if the Doctor. can uphold such
an election now? 1t would seem to any
unbiased man who has one scintiIla of
respect for honesty that any one who
could write such in 1898 would either
have to condemn the present outrage
Gus election law, born of and through
corruption or prove to the world that
what he writes now is not to be trust
ed or depended upon if honesty and
fair play is to be sought.
CITIZEN.
Wilmington, n. c., Jan. l6, 1900.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25

The House Committee on Elections
has just rendered a decision in the
Louisiana contest between Hon. W.
F. Aldrich, Populist, and Hon. Gas
ton A. Robbins, Democrat. The vote
of the Committee stood six in favor of
Aldrich and two in favor of Robbins.
The report of the Committee Is based
upon the proof of gross ballot box
stufing and election frauds, by which
was counted out. No decision has
yet been reached in the Dockery- Bel
lamy contest, nor in the Pearson
Crawford contest from this State.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25
NEWARK, OHIO.

NEWAhA, ohlos
s. b. Hartman, NJ. D., Columb bus, O.:
1t Is now seventeen years since I re-
ceived the first edition of your book
entitled "The Ills Of Life, received
1t In the evening mail, and before
retired read and pondered over every
word in the book. 1 was greatly i'm
pressed with your candor and sincerity
The book left no doubt in my mind as to
the remarka BILE virtues of your Pe-ru-na.
It was because Of this impression that
resolved I would test your assertions.
and test them in q way that could leave
no doubt.
1 began prescribing Pe-ru-na, as rec
commended in your book, and prescribed
1t precisely as you directed. As you
know, the prevailing diseases are in
Examinations or irritations Of the inter
nal organs Of the body, either Of the
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25

AS the campaign is now on, and as
it is the duty of every voter to read up
and to educate himself on the issues
before the people so that he may vote
intelligentlg, it becomes his duty to
-ead the issues from every standpoint.
In taking the CAUCASIAN, you will get
all ideas in nut shell. For it will
state what they are plainly and also
wherein they Will affect the average
voter. either for good or evil Every
Populist as we'll as every other voter,
should read 1T. The purpose to make
it rich, rare rucy, and fill it with facts
and argument from week to week that
cannot be refuted. And it will ONLY
cost 81 year or 50 cts. for 6 months:
and remember, in reading it, you will
get four times the worth of YOUR
money. There will be hundreds of
facts in it that you will not find any
where else, facts too that will startIe
you. Take it and read it.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25

the law, yet under the spur OF par.
tisan rancor they enacted as much
unconstitutional legislation as did
it's predecessor of 1897.
Whether section is constitution
al is, to my mind, the important
question. If it is unconstitutional,
then all the discussion about the
inferiority of the negro, is to a GER
tain extent irrelevant, for every one
admits it. Every one admits that
negro rule would be an evil; yes,
more than All evil, vile abomina-
ton.
Why then all this eloquence, all
these exciting appeals 10 the white
man to remember his past and pro-
tect his future, unless it is to turn
his attention from the true issue,
to mystify him and to excite his
prejudices and passions, with in
justice and cruelty and revenge as
a sequel? All, all, utterly in vain
II section is unconstitutional, and
that unconstitutionality renders
void the whole suffrage scheme.
So far as / am concerned | care
not a jot or title what horn of the
dilemma these gentlemen may
take on the second branch of the
discussion, i. e., whether the whole
provision would be void or only
section 5; the great question is on
the constitutionality Of section 5,
and l have not the slightest doubt
myself, that it is unconstitutional
There is another view, however,
of the suffrage provision. 1t does
not disfranchise the reading and
writing negroes, and four times out
OF five they, in this State, have been
the occasion, il not the cause, of all
the conflicts between the races. 1t
does disfranchise a large majority
of the ex-slaves, many OF whom
were humble friends OF their mas
tiers, rather than slaves; many of
whom were the faithful supporters
and protectors of their masters
families when they were at the
front, and many Of whom are now
valuable citizens of the communi-
ty in which they live.
Again, just as capital and immi-
grants are beginning to come to the
State from other states, they incor-
porate a Transvaal feature, that re-
quiring a two years residence in
the State. All this to prevent ne
gro rule All this too when there
was no such thing as negro rule in
this State from 1877 to 1897 when
in 1890, there were two white vo-
tiers to one negro voter, and the rel
alive proporsiOn in favor of the
whites is growing larger and lar
ger every year both from natural
increase and immigration to the
State; when the white voters Of
The State have never failed, and
never will fail, to rally to the sup
port of the party which will de-
stroy it, when there is any threat
OF negro rule; when they have re-
stored county government to the
negro counties DAVIS 1899, chapter
1887 and when they have given the
registrar discretion to reject any
voter if in his opinion he has not
established his right to registrs-
ton.
North Carolina laws 1899. chan.
5O7, sec. Id with its two white vo-
tiers, to one negro voter, is not like
South Carolina, with its so 900 ne
gro voting majority; or Mississippi
with about same majority, or even
Louisiana with only 10000 white
majority. 1t has a source of strength
in itself, without having to resort
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25

when you publish a certificate, and as I
have just had some pictures taken, /
enclose you one. You can use it and this
letter, one, or both, just as You wish, IL
you think it will promote the use OF
Pe-ru-na. If you would like special
cases that have treated with Pe-ru-na,
1 can give you hundreds OF them.
Very truly yours, DIR. J. w. Pence.
A. w. Perrin, NJ. ID. s., $50 Halsey
street, Brooklyn, n. Y, in a recent let
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25
SENATOR PRiTCHARD ON THE
AMENDMENT

;.
Special to The CAUCASIAN.
WASHINGTON, D. c., jan %, 1900
Senator Pritchard today addressed
the Senate on his resolution declarin z
that any State that attempted to con-
fer the right of Suffrage by inheritance
violated the Constitution of the
United States. His speech was an
able, complete and convincing answer
to Senator Morgan's speech. He argued
the question from constitutional
standpoint, quoting numerous decis-
ions from the Supreme Court
proving beyond a doubt that the pend
ing measure in North Carolina will
not stand the test of the highest court.
He quoted from the Democratic hand
book, which denounced all who
charged that the Democrats would
pass DISTINGUISHING act as false, and
then showed up the base and glar,ng
treachery of the North Carolina ma
chine for doing that which they
solemnly pledged they would not do.
He quoted, with effect, from the
speech of the lamented Vance who took
the position in favor of universal suf-
frage-and said that since the death
of the great statesman, who was be-
loved by all parties in the State, the
machinery of the Democratic party in
North Carolina had gotten into the
control of those who favored DONNA
ton of the classes and oppression of
the masses and denial OF their right
to take part in the control of the state
affairs. AS showing the sentiments of
those good, honest, liberty loving
white citizens of the State who through
no fault of their own, can not read and
write he quoted with pertipence the
remark made by Mrs. Wiley Jones,
after the battle of Cowpens to the
British officer, Tarleton who spoke
disparinglv of Washington. said he to
Mrs. Jones You appear to think
very highly of Colonel Washington,
and yet have been told that he is so
ignorant fellow that he can hardly
write his name" at may be the case"
she readily replied, "but no man bet
ter than yourself, Colonel, can testify
that he knows how to make his mark"
1t was at the battle of Cowpens that
Washington wounded 1arleton in the
hand, and this provoked the pointed
and singing retort from Mrs. Jones.
Senator P,itchard said that there are
citizens in North Carolina who can
not read and write, but they Will make
a mark that will be felt severely when
the time comes to act in order to pre-
serve their sacred rights and liberties.
The speech was an able, strong and
convincing defense of the right of the
poor and uneducated white man,
whose liberties are now in danger.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25

their doubts, and sometimes very en-
phatically, but after had treated large
number of cases that had been given up,
and cured them, they began to believe
what said. =
1 rely so wholly upon Pe-ru-na in
very disease that affects the mucous
membranes lining the internal organs,
that L never for a moment think of pre-
scribing anything else. Since using Pc
ru-na, l have never had a patient die
from Inflammation of the lungs, bladder.
bowels, stomach or kidneys. Every case
recovered in very short time. In sth--
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25
SENATOR PRIrUHARD'S REPLY TO
SENATOR MORGAN.

Senator Pritchard delivered a
speech in the Senate on last Monday
in reply to Senator Morgan. H. took
up the various contentious of the AL
ALBANIA Senator and analysed and re-
futed them, one by one. 1t is not
only an able and exhaustive argu-
ment on the proposed constitutional
amendment; but, besides, it is an i'm
portant contribution to the political
history of the State and country.
The CAUCASIAN regrets the speech
was delivered too late to publish it
in this issue of the paper. 1t will be
published in full in ourss..next issue.
Those who desire to get extra copies
containing this speech in full for dis
tribution can get them at the rates of
one. dollar per hundred. Send in your
order early.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25

Scheme.
Asheville Citizen.
Ex-State represents tive W n. Har
grove, of Garden Creek, Haywood
county, WAS in the city yesterday
morning. In renewing his subscrip-
ton to the Gazette be said: Il desire
70 compliment you on the fearless
fight you are making against the
amendment. | am an old time Demo
crat, and there are May in my sec
ton who can boast of the same dis
tinction. With some exceptions, We
are opposed to this attempt to de.
prive white men Of their prerogat We
IL fought similar measus when /
was In the legislature eleven years
ago. 1t was intr 'dueed at q md
night caucus and for that reason the
proceedings were never printed, as |
can RENE mber. 1t was the warm es'
kind OF debate. but the massrre
was defeated by a small majority.
Such eminent ID. mpcra's as Jodge
Hoke, Lii. utensnt Gpveruor Daugt-
ton and Mr.. George Jones t-rcelg
opposed the bill as undem cratic.
Leb Vance was not pres mt at this
caucus, but was known to be in sym
pathy with the opposition.
mo, We old time Democrats do
not intend to organizs auu-sm nd
ment clubs. We ar going 10 make
's'IlP tight against the proposed
amendm ut and election law. LIT me
tell you, the amendments will get =
big surprise when the returns from
Hay wood are turned in
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25

The Senate Committee on Privi-
leges and Elections is still investiga-
ting the charges of bribery against
Senator Clark. No little new and
damaging testimony has been given
during the past week. Yet it is diff
ficult to say at>thjs writing what the
report of the Committee will be.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25

Revolution. Were Passed Esasr.ing SEM.
tor Butisr1s Letter 10 Mr. wno~s.
HENDERSON, n. C., Jan Z. 1890
The Executive Com nitses n th.
Populist party Of Van e county me;
today in executive sess ION and sssea
resolutions unanimously er4ors ~
Senstor Buffers letter IN ser =,
Mr.. Wilcs srhirst me Cous ga
al Amendmerf, Grc .hs4swet~ Hi.l
him IN tie trri T. rE % save 4,
ltesTi.ss CO To- a. rrg peou' .
seis State. We q 81 ounce fhs :
lnors-6oebel e-s~..-- la :. S0.a
Uarclins, and We pledge our man
hood 10 count the full vote OF Vspoe
county rs east against these reas-
Ures. We heartily endorse the oOGsse
OF The CAUCASIAN on these NEE.
ures ard ask the people everywhere
TO help circulate the paper so that
the peopl. can have information.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25

phlet form. Those who desire to get
copies of this pamphlet for distribu-
ton can get them By addressing THE
CAUCASIAN or Hon. Cyrus Thompson,
State Chairman. Raleigh, N. C. They
will be furnished at the following
rates: % cents per hundred, or two
dollars per thousand.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25

Ter 10 III. hartman
says the following:
Il am using your
Pe-ru-na m yself,
and am recommend
in G it to my pa
tients in all cases
of catarrh, and find
it to be more than
you represent. Pc
ru-na can be had
noun nf,ll H..
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25

Elsewl re in this issue appears
another able article from Hon.
Frank Nash on the amendment.
He writes in clear, vigorous and
convincing manner and his contri-
buttons will be read with interest.
The Raleigh Post says that any
thing Mr.. Nash writes should re-
ceive respectful consideration"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25
Piessy o. snes Photerr.ps..


Times Mercury.
If there Is man with tvo
. half grains Of sense Who r..Ss
believes that the suffrage ,m..y
ment ~ill disfranchise white ~
The Citizen would Ike 10 h,v.
pbotograph-Asheville Citizens
The Citizens can get The plr.,.
Of the Wilmington Msst.ps.'
Charlotte Observer. the Gasto,.
News, all the Democratic psn.-
and speakers during the last e,,
paign. In fact, il can get the p;,.
ture o. every lawyer and cit.,,,
who has "iwo and Q half grains >,
sense For every one that a.,
that much sense knows that II n
does lot disfranchise white n.,
then II is unconstitutional. But y,
credit the Citizens with being On,
thing in the State that does no,
know any better.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25

The meeting of the Populist State
Executive Committee IN Raleigh last
Thursday was one of the most har-
monious Committee meetings the
Comm lttee has ever held. The State
Convention is called to meet in Rsl-
eigh April 18th. The outlook is for
one of the most largely attended con-
ventions ever held by the party.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25

in this section; at a W. ferrin' NJ ID ;.
the time 1 began using il, it was IN
known"
Send for winter catarrh book. Ad-
dress The Pe-ru-na Medicine Co., Colum
bus, Ohio.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25

head, the throat,
the lungs, bowels,
etc. ] prescribed
it b un dreds of
times for tn ese
diseases d uring
all the following
seventeen years,
and / have never
lost a single case
d urin g all this
time, although /
have often related
this to my medical
associates, who at
- n
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-25

! catarrh. Ca
tarrh means
irritation and
in q n m m a.
ton OF some
mucous sur
face, and also
that such irri-
tation and in
Il q m m alton
are au q q q
either by tax
ing cold, or by
5 o m Q cal
cause.
i see at
you generally
WmAA a