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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
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The foP0lisi partI q Ci-,~land ooan-
~ hsli 10. Convention for tho nornina
tion Of = ooaniy and legislative tlck-t
in the cour, Hou.s In Sh-lby on sat-
urdsy. June snd. isso.
The Conv~ntiOn wa. called o. order
At eleven o'elock. IN, by Chairmau
J. n Hoyle. lie requested ,. a.
ouinn to act =. Temporary Chairman.
with {. &. Losslao- "a Secretary
Prayer was Offered by Rev. 1. l.
smith, who so ably represented thi.
county In the Legislature - isss The
temporary organization wAs made pr
mAnrnt
Although wr have 50 oft~n heard IL
stated by the Democrat. that ropuii.i.
AEe ali offlo~ seekers. yet every nornina-
tion wAs nEde by Aoclamafion. q. ha.
been true bi former conventions. To.
following is the tick-t nominated:
For the L-gislAture-J D u~rndun.
sheriff. wEl'er Grigg R~gi.t-r 20
I =
= Rippy, survryor-w 4. B-ara. Cor
oner-Dr. W + Grigg. County Con-
missioners-M. l. Ware. l.. Is Ham
rick. aud Frank IAttim-r } % Quinn
was elected County Chairman ior the
next two years
Asirongrr ticket was never nominA-
ted IN this county by any party. and 70
will win. Every precinct ia the coun-
ty, except one. wAs represented in the
Convention. although the weather ia
the morning va. very inclrm-nt.
Either senator Butler or Dr. Thomp-
son WAS billed 10 speak NJ Close of Con
vention. but both were detained on nr-
count Of official business The young
and gifted nominee 81 the Populist
Party for Attorney General. the Hon
| VI. =. Seawell. filled the appointment
10 the entire satisfaction Of the crowd
ed house. The speech was clear. poin-
ted and convincing, and entirely free
from personalities. Every part Of the
county Was represented. and much
good accomplished for the cause 81 the
people. He spoke three hours, and t.ie
only regret We heard expressed was
that he didn't speak longer Even
Democrats admit that IL was n strong
speech, and free from anything oarn-
sive.
When the speaker WAS about io board
the afternoon train on the SeAboArd
Air Line, a number Of boys and young
men, who had gathered in the ticket
Office and on the platform, assaulted
him with eggs. striking him three
times, once in the face Some of the
parties then ran back into the ticket
Office. Such an insult and cowardIy at
tack was never made i'm this county be-
fore, and the good men in all parties
are condemning il ia unmeAsure6
terms. While the act will make hun
dreds Of votes for the Populist ticket
in this and adjoining counties, We dis
like for such disgrace 10 be- upon the
fair name Of our county. Had such n
thing been suspected. 200 men would
have accompanied the speaker 90 the
depot.
send Seawell again. We want him
on every stump ia Cleveland count y.
He will be protected at all hazards
A DELEGATE
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
} of Simmons election constables.

was on January l, 1867, or at any
time prior thereto, entitled to vote
under the laws of any State IN the
United States wherein he then resi-
ded, and no lineal descendant of any
such person shall be denied the right
to register and vote at any election
In this State by reason of his failure
to possess the educational quali6ca-
t1ons prescribed in section of this
article: Provided, he shall have reg
istered in accordance with the terms
of this section prior to December l,
19OS."
This is an attempt to except a GER
tain class of voters from the opera
ton Of the amendment providing an
educational qualification for all citi
zens who were voters January l
1867, and their lineal descendants.
On January l, 1867 no colored per-
son was voter in N orth Carolina
so it is apparent that no colored per-
son or his descendants could have
any benefit of this provision of Sec
ton 5.
The Constitution of the United
States provides as follows:
"The right of citizens of the U nited
States to vote shall not be denied or
! abridged by the U nited States or any
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
MAJOR GRAHAM AND THE AMENDMENT.
What Does he Say and When Will he De-
eide?

What Does he Say and When Will he De-
eide?
For THE CAUCASIAN.
We have just read Major w. A. Gra-
hams letter in the Progressive Farm
er, IN which he threshes over some old
straw, trying to find q little amend
ment wheat. But from the wheat spout
it is evident that he tackled more well
filled rat nests than wheat heads.
he tells what Governor Graham said
to some one else, and what some one
else said to Gov Graham, or what they
should have said to each ether. But
what even q Graham may say at one
time, is not good for all times. For
Major Graham said two years ago, that
if Democrats were put In power they
would not submit an amendment to
disfranchise any man white or black
He told the negroes that what the Re-
publicans and Populists were saying
about Democrats disfranchising them
was "all false" So we see even Major
Graham has changed in two years
Now Major Graham was mistaken
then or he is now, and which shall we
believe? II he was mistaken then, with
all his knowledge, how do We know
but what he is mistaken now? The
truth is, the Major himself can't say
no one can say what he will preach
next year. While he is for the amend
ment and has so much influence, why
is it that he allowed his own county
convention tC nominate . man for the
legislature who has voted against the
amendment once, and who says he will
do 90 again at the polls in August? The
tru b is, it is not the amendment the
Mai T wants, but the success of his
part.
I The Major knows the amendment
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
EXPLOSION IN ST. LOUIS.
Caused bv Dynamite Placed ON street Car
Track.

Caused bv Dynamite Placed ON street Car
Track
Ashevllle Gazette, May 30.
A terrific explosion, supposed to
nave been caused by dynamite placed
on the tracks OF the Union lin. nj
Fifteenth and Chambers streets,
shook the buildings and broke glass
in all the windows in the neigh bor-
hood. Many persons were thrown
from their beds by the violent shock
and all were awakened and more or
less terrified. So far as known no
one was injured. The police have
been unable TO fnd out who was re-
sponsible for the explosion.
The rioting yesterday among the
street car strikers was followed by q
calm to-day. No fatalities have re-
suited among the eleven persons shot
yesterdays riots.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
A Politicians Bad Taste.

Graham Tribune.
Josephus Daniels was invited there
by the faculty and students to deliver
q literary address, and was greeted by
q large audience, interested in educa-
tion aud admirers of Whitsett insti-
tute, of which they justly feel proud.
But Joe so seldom has an opportunity
to speak to a good crowd, or has so
little knowledge of what literary
address is, he dIsgusted the audience
before he was half through and half
the people left the house. They ex.
pected a literary address, although his
dirty political methods were we'll
known to many present, who expected
nothing less than q political speech
from a man of the stripe of Joe. Sew
eral staunch Democrats were heard to
say that if this was to be the policy of
Democratic politicians to cripple
public schools, to carry out their plans
of fraud, they would have nOthip 8
further to do with them and would
vote against the amendment in Au-
gust. The people were disgusted at
Joe and hope he will never tax anoth-
er audience with his political false
hoods, for which he is renowned
when he IS expected to deliver . lit.
erary address.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14

dence and conclusive argument to
prove that certain portions are uncon-
stitutional and therefore null and
void.
After all, it is only their "opinion." !"
and good men are liable to be mista-
ken. There is an uncertainty fear
full uncertainty, in this "opinion," aid
it is wholly against the poor and illit-
crate white man. 1t is an uncertainty
which no white voter in North Caro-
lima can afford to risk.-Times- Mer-
cufY.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14

Rev J. B. Shearer, ID. d, LII. ID.
for twelve years president Of Davidson
College, rendered his resignation TO the
board Of trustees, to take effect at
once. DIR. Henry Louis Smith. profess
or OF physics, was Immediately elected
to succeed him. 1t is understood that
DR.. Shearer will go TO Clarksville,
Tenn, where he is interested in the
Presbyterian College. The newly cleo
ted president is quite q young man, but
is regarded as one Of the ablest educa-
tors in the South. He has been vice.
president Of Davidson College for sew
eral years.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
THE BROKEN PLEDGE.

The democrats will never submit to
any proposition to the people to take
from man his right to vote. *+
: There is not Democratic conven-
tion that would not SPIT UPON A
MAN WHO MIGHT MAKE SUCH
A PROPOSITION. There is not 3
Democratic candidate for Office W HO
WOULD NOT PLEDGE HIMSELF
MOST SOLEMNLY AGAINST IT.
Supplement to Democratic Hand
book, published by the North Caro-
lima Democratic Executive Com
mittee, October !, 1898.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14

During the Wilmington political
race war in 1898, in which from II
to 200 negroes were killed, it is
strange that the only white blood
split to attone for all this murder
was Populist blood. The young
white man wounded was a Mr.. Mayo,
a son of Populist. And he was not
OIL the streets at the time, but was
standing on a piazza. The ball
was stray one and no one knows
who did it. Now if this Populist
blood, in the day of judgment, does
not wash away the Democratic
crime of murder committed on that
occasion, more than II, or even 200
persons will be consigned to q hotter
place than the Cape Fear river. 1t
is believed the thing was planned
before the day came. 1t is even
believed the surgeon to amputate
and the ambulance to haul them of
were arranged for before. And i
any Of the wounded negroes ever go
over it to tell the tale, that tale hal
been stricken with profound dumb
ness.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14

- A>hcosso hyCoCk Not
Our Home.
Ch'rlie Aycock may be pretty good
game but he hasn't decided To meet our
Populist nominee for Governor. Cy
Tn mpson, on the stump yet. Chair
man Simmons very promptly refused
TO accept Senator Buffers proposition
for joint discussions in this campaign.
Simmons hadn't forgotten the fearful
and humiliating drubbing that Butler
gave him once upon a time on the
stump and he doesn't feel like be wants
any more, and We don't blame him, but
we think he acted too hastily when be
declined to permit Aycock To meet DIR.
Thompson. We don't suppose Aycock
has done as much dirty campaign work
in North caro- ina and can face an au-
dience with better conscience than Sim
mons. 1t would, indeed, be interesting
TO hear Charlie and Cy and IL is 10 be
hoped that they will let Charlie meet
Cy some time during the campaign We
could excuse Simmons for not wanting
TO meet Butler, but Charlie is not ex-
cusable.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
County Convention.
eRuHsuIk DfuocAArs AsssuslGp
At lockvoooS FOLLY AND
hAnsp CANDIDATES.
Amendment Speeches Made.


Hon Loo Ne Craig blsrtstned the CsnNsn.
tiss VITA . speech Hri.tii.s Wi,h
Ysres-nr. n y. Ayeeea and
G~e'Es Essstrss. Esa.
The above is the heading the vii.
mIngton Star on May 9ith, placed
over its report OF the Democratic
convention Of Brans siek county
The News aud Observer and VIII
mington Messenger had similar 70
ports. We give part OF what the
Star said, aud then one giving the
facts TO show they misrcpresentee
facts. Aud this is the way they
have misrepresented their speaking,
all over the State. The Star SAYS:
Yesterday was . GREAT DAY for
Brunswick county and the cons,itu-
tional amendment. The occasion
was the enthusiastic gatherisg OF
the white men Of that section in
county convention Gud the public
speaking by prominent campaigners
at Lockwood's Folly.
Mr.. Is. +. Aycock was the first e.
address the crowd. he dealt prin-
cipally with the constitutional
amendment and his arguments wer,
CLEAR, CONCISE aud CONVINCING
George Rountree, Esq then made .
short but effective speech deAlIns
with the question, and introduced in
very happy terms Hon. Locke Craig
The crowd was eager to listen and
Mr.. Craig was at his best. Hi,
speech was pronounced one Of the
very best yet heard in the campaign
and hIs calculations Of the provis
ions of the amendment WERE MOTH
ING IF NOT CONVINCING. There ID
no doubt remarked one who heard
the speech, but that GREAT GooI
was accomplished today in the vER i
ABLE ARGUMENT OF Mr.. Craig. Many
votes for the cause of white suprem'
acy in the doubtfully regarded coun
ty of Brunswick WERE GAINED Bi
HIS PLAIN SENSIBLE TALK to thu
people,"
A gentleman from down in tha
section sends US the above repor
and then comments as follows:
"Note the three first lines. Well
DIR. b. F. McNeill got up on tn,
stump after B. f. Aycock. Rountre'
and Craig had spoken, and declared
himself against the amendment. ant
stated that if nominated in the CON
vention he would be against tn,
amendment. He was nominated
anyway. There was some boltini
done, but they will fall In line AM
not nominate an amendment man, q
some boilers speak Of doing. Il
other words the anti.amendmen
faction of the Democratic party Ii
this county eastern county, hav
out an anti-amendment ticket; tina
is. MeNeilI and several others ar,
anti amendment men. All are not
l am informed. All this in spite o
Aycock. Rountree, Craig and SIN
mons"
So reader, you can see that it wa
NOT A GREAT DAY FOR THE AMESI
MENT; that Aycock's argument Wa
not CLEAR, CONCISE AND CoNvIScIE
and seemed not VERY ABLE ARGI
MENT. What do you think Of pal
~ that has to lie. Here three able &
speeches were made to q convsntio
for the amendment, and the conver
ton immediately nominated . cal
didate who announced that he w
opposed to it. This case is too plail
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14

There are fifty or seventy-hve thou
sand Populists in North Carolina and
they are white men. They are white
enough till no tags are needed To dis
tinguish them from negroes But they
will be offered plenty of the twelve-for-
Accent badges little later on IL they
want them. They didn't have to use
them in the last campaign and they
will not need them in this. A man is
to be pitied who has TO wear q label 90
that folks can tell that he is white.-Ex
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
YAa. BntH

Mr.. J. M. Gudger, Jr., in his
speech before the Democratic con-
vention of Buncombe, said:
"The question is not whether the
amendment is constitutional or not,
but are you in favor of disffanchi-
sing the negro"
Bat if the amendment is uncon-
stitutional, then an attempt to dis
franchise the negro would at the
same time disfranchise 10000 white
voters.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
An Arden Democrat Quits.

Arden, N. c., May 2s-At the recent
Democratic convention here Joseph
81. Presley arose in the meeting and
declared his opposition to the disfran-
chising scheme of the party leaders.
He said that he would not vote the
Democratic ticket rs long as the Sim
mons machine dominated the party.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14

State on account Of race, color or
previous condition of servitude."
It Is q we'll established principle of
aw that You cannot do by indirec-
ton what you are forbidden to do by
direction, and it is so apparent that
the purpose of this exception is to
exempt from the operation of the
educational clause the whites who
could vote in 1867, and their des-
cendants and exclude the colored
citizens that 1t clearly is obnoxious
to the 18th amendment to the Con-
stitution quoted above.
1t is not necessary that the person
to be excluded must be described as
class, for instance, as COLI red peo-
pie. to bring the class within the
inhibition of the Constitution. On
ly one class can be intended by sec
ton 3, and that is the former slave
and his descendants, and these are
as certainly excluded as if specifical-
ly mentioned. The educational
clause then does not apply to all the
white citizens, but does apply to all
the colored citizens who were slaves
and their descendants who could not
have been voters in 1867. This is
clearly an attempt to exclude the
colored voter unless he can read and
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14

eff the Democratic party does not
soon STIR up its stumps," says the
Greensboro Record Dem }, ait will
, AXE up in. August to wish it had"
When there is nothing left but
stumps there is not much chance of
stirring or. waking up.-Asheville
Gazette.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14

Mr.. Avcock is re-canvassing the
mountains-tbat, too, after Craw-
ford had been politically crucified
for Democratic attonement. Say,
while We think of it, il, because the
Bepublicans % cheated Crawford
out of his seat, will kill the Repub
llcan party in the Ninth district,
what will become Of the Democratic
party in the State, when, through
their dishonest election law, Dsmo-
ocrats "steal" the whole State7
Don't all speak at once.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14

The Sure Cure For The Niger Racket.
Our Home.
The more we see of North Carolina
politics the more we are convinced of
the wisdom of the Peoples party prop
osition to make it unconstitutional
for q negro to hold Office in North
Carolina This would take the negro
out of Office and out of politics, and
we wouldn't have any more negro
janitors holding positions demanded
by white men worthy of the position.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14

If Populist speakers, in their
speeches, should say they were 60
ing to "rule the State or make it q
graveyard they would deserve
condemnation. And every honest
man would do it, too. Such express
sions by anybody are wrong, and a
wise, safe and considerate gentle
man will not say so, either. We
have heard of some Democrats using
such language. 1t shows that those
who use it do so because they have
no argument, and the sad reality
has run them mad and crazy. This
is a free country, and every white
man has a right to his religious and
political views. Every white man
has the right to vote in this State as
his conscience dictates, and they
will do it, too. (
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14

nbes h
onaanht u of the
mendmeo oshnd.Th III in Carolina
f educate oitS tai Mdb be
vote I
Thtisat hene dk wHeSm ehchonc
bLs uldsanda dapundHb bn d W voter n the SarT TH
of these
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
Ten Copies For One Dollar

For ONE DOLLAR will send Club of Ten Subscribers
August Now the time act Populists
requested to go to n
CAUCASIAN PUBLISHING co.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14

The News and Observer tries to
explain, through others, how and
why Polk county elected a negro
magistrate. "The Republicans had
no ticket for magistrates. The Dem
ocrats had. They elected all except
one and he was negro They say
the negroes ran and elected him
without the aid of the negro vote.
Why don't the Democrats explain
Whites election to Congress in the
same way? Why do they want to
lay the blame for Whites election
on the Populists and white Repub-
licans Of the district They are not
as much to blame for it as the Dem
ocrats are.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14

Mr.. Newsom, of Hertford, writes
to the Observer that he is Poru-
list, but will vote with the Demo-
Gratis from now on, because their
principles are the same as the Pop
ulists. We differ with Mr.. New
som. The Populists do not advocate
red shirts, intimidation and murder.
They do not endorse ballot box
stuffing and stealing. They do not
believe in dishonest election laws.
They believe every man who pays
taxes. has to work the roads, fight
for his country and obey the laws,
should not be deprived of his only
weapon, the ballot. Mr.. Newsom is
badly mistaken.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14

The favorite family cathartic il
Hoods Pills.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14
EDITORIAL BRIEFS.

The Democratic county conven-
tions in both Haywood and Bruins
wick counties have split on the
disfranchising amendment.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14

On the North Carolina Constitutlonal
Amendment.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-06-14

IL encourages Him, Says supt. TomIin-
son, to struggle For q Position That
Will Not be Given Him.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-17
Took Him Down.

A former commodore-captain of famous
transatlantic line, while friendly and polite
to his passengers when below, was very
duty IL he happened to be on deck one
fine afternoon, lady, quite unaware Of this
popularity, accosting him with some triaing
query as to the probable duration of the
favorable weather, was both surprised and
indignant to get CURLY answered:
Don't know, ma am-don't know. Better
go and ask the cook"
The lady, though taken somewhat aback,
was quite equal to the occasion, and re-
joined:
"Oh, beg a thousand pardons Excuse
me, pray. | thought | was addressing the
ok!"-Collier's Weekly.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-17

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is the
senior partner OF the firm of r. j. Cheney
Co., doing business in the city of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of One Hundred Dol
cannot be cured by the use of Hall's Catarrh
Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. D.
1886. A. w. GLEASON,
[Seal1 Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
free. F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-17

Write to-day to Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy,
N. Y, for FREE sample Of Aliens Foot
Ease, powder to shake into your shoes; 1t
aching feet. 1t makes New or tight shoes
easy. A certain cure for Corns and Bun
ions All druggists and shoestores sell it. Csc.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-17

Dealer-Here, sir, is very superior bird
1t will mimic anything!
Purchaser-Polly,, want cracker! ~ ',
eyes. I'm hollow mockery!"-N. T.
Press.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-17

For Whooping Cough, Piso's Cure is I
successful remedy.-M. P, Dieter, 81 ThrooI
Ave, Brooklyn. N. Y, Nov, IA, "a.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-17

The Best Prescription for ChiIIB
and Fever is bottle of GROVES TAsTELEsl
CHILL Tonic. tits simply iron and quinine In
atasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price, SIC
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-17

There should be little or no pity for the
man who has deliberately gone and got rich,
knowing all the time that his wife had social
aspirations.-Detroit Journal.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-17

Humanity's desire for revenge is illus
trated in making the goat butt of ridicule
Chicago Dispatch.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-17

When man has day to himself he cam
when he was busy-Atchison Globe.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-17

Each package of PUTNAM FADELESs
DYES colors more goods than any other dye
and colors them better too. Sold by all
druggists.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-17

Some men quarrel so much that after
awhile they think they enjoy it.-Washing-
ton Ua.) Democrat.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-17

Cure your cough with Hale's Honey of
Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-17

Don't give up bill for lost. The fellow
may get married and make it gOod.-Wash-
ington Qa.) Democrat.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-03-17

The best diplomat is too sharp to be cut
ting.-Chicago Dispatch.