The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-01-04
NORTH STATE Cuttings.

OF whom only Is can be admitted, Is
there are in all only 40 vacancies in
the college. The college was full by
the lst OF last November, since when
new students have no: been received.
But dismissals. designations. vita
drawals end other causes have created
since then about 40 vacancies. There
have been three dismissals for vicious
conduct, seven Withdrawals from pow
erty. twenty discharges for neglect OF
study and other duties, and ten resig-
nations by students not venturlng 10
try the term examinations The policy
OF the college is TO help every needy
and worthy boy. but to deal honestly
and frankly with those who Will not
work. and with their parents. No
drones are allowed to remain. Presi-
dent Winston and the faculty arc de-
termined that the diploma OF the Az
ricultural and Mechanical College shall
be an indisputable guarantees OF good
character, good habits and good work
accomplished. They intend 10 hold ev-
cry student in the college 20 4 strict
performance Of his duties. No better
proof Of this could be furnished thal
the discharge OF 33 students during the
past term The withdrawal of seven
others from poverty was a pltiful con-
trast. President Winston says he
would use 200 annually TO the great
est advantage in helping meritor!ous.
needy boys. The college will open
January Sd. Students arriving by jan
uary I'd will obtain rooms In the col
lege buildings. Those going later will
have to look out for themselves.
A mortgage has been recorded in the
Office of the register of deeds OF Fay
et.eville by John Blue. pres dent OF the
Aberdeen and Rockfish railroad. This
is to secure an issue OF construction
bonds for the road In the amount OF
$50, 900, at 6 per cent. interest. Mr..
Blue has been devoting time, energy
and means to this enterprise. whicS
will open to business and to market a
fine farminb and timber country. The
completion of the read Is a matter of
no small importance to Fayetteville
and the whole tributary territory.
The legislature last spring appro-
priated 100000 directly to the public
schools. II was hoped that the money
would be in hand by the end OF the
year, but the State Treasurer said he
did not have It. The State superin-
tendent of public instruction Is max
ing out warrants for Il now, on n ba'
sis of Is Ia cents for each child ol
school age, the number being taken on
the last school census. The warrants
are being issued on the Auditor and
the latter will issue his warrants D,
the treasurer, but the latter gives tho
superintendent no assurance when hs
will be able to pay. 1t was hoped that
the money would srtainly be in hani
by the second Mo-day in January, but
II will not get to the schools by thea
Arrangements are being made TO COZ
struct a turnpike through Deep Gar
to Boone. This road was chartered
by the last legislature and much oi
the stock has already been subscribed
Wilkesboro and her sister town, North
Wilkesboro, enjoying an immense
trade from the counties beyond tbs
Blue Ridge, and this turnpike will bs
Of great benefit to them.
An attempt at Jail breaking al
Statesville was frustrated THURSDAY
evening. A white woman prisoner
had given the men a stay from hel
corset. with which they succeeded IN
saving away the iron bar. The plar
was for the prisoners to collect in the
corridor, call the jailor and Overpowel
him and get away, but at the last mo-
ment one of the men gave away the
scheme. A white man by the name ol
Harmon. from Alexander, was th'
ringleader.
urday. Mr.. w. L. Pittman. OF tn cler.
ical force at the Merchants and Farm.
ers' bank, tried to commit suicide by
cutting his throat. He severed an ar.
terry on the right side of his neck, and
came very near bleeding to death be-
fore he was found.
1t is announced that Judge II. G.
Mullins and ]. G.. Penn, Of Martins
Vile, Joint owners in a half interest
In valuable water power on the Mayo
river, four miles west from Price Z
Store, N. c., have sold their property
to Mayodan and Madison people fol
$4,000. 1t Is supposed a cotton mill
will be built at the site.
Lumber Company, which will do busi-
ness in Catawba and Rutherford coun-
ties. capital, $500.
The commissioner OF insurance re.
marked the other day that the indica-
tions are that nearly all the insurance
companies which left the State when
the Craig demonstration" law was
enacted, will return. He says letters
from these companies show they are
softening in their views.
Indictments are now pending in the
Wilkes superior court against 10 Of
the road supervisors of Wilkes coun'
ty for failure to keep the roads OF the
county in lawful condition. -
The Salem Iron Works, G. A. Hegt
& Co., proprietors, received a silver
medal and diploma on their exhibit Of
coffee machinery at the national expo
sition at Philadelphia. This is thu
highest award issued on exhibits.
One of the most interesting features
of the fish business In Wilmington l;
the shipment of cat fish. In a singl;
shipment there were 2,309 "cats.
They are caught ordinarily with hook,
and the party who caught the most ol
those shipped said he used fifteen hun.
dred hooks and lines
Grand Master of Masons Noble say:
the Masonic Temple at Rocky Mount
will be dedicated by the grand lodge
January 23d. The building cost sls,'
300, and Is very handsome.
Tarboro reports a s9-pound Christ
mas turkey.
The celIuloid comb is to the from
this season. A young lady Of Rich
mond county Is the latest victim. sh
happened to the accident" whii'
bending over the fire, Of her celluloi.
nov,h batch In coueenueuro NJ uaicy