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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-04-11
4 Drunken Negro Falls Under q
Moving Train.

High Point, N. c., April 8-Last
night Sidney Threadgill (colored),
an employe ct the depot here, jump
ed the north-bound mail train at
the station and rode within q few
feet OF Main street crossing, where
he Jumped on. In doing 90 his feet
got under the cara and In conse-
quence were dismembered about
the ankles. His skull was also
mashed, caused by striking the
ground with much force. The me-
gro was under the influence Of lion.
or. Dr.. D. A. Stanton, the Southern
Railway surgeon. took the negro In
charge and early this morning am
putated the mangled portions Of
his legs. At this writing the negro
IL alive.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-04-11
NERVOUSNESS AND NERVE

NERVOUSNESS AND NERVE
The more nervous q man is, the
less nerve he has. That sounds par
adoxical-but 1t isn't: for nerve is
Of ANNA.
Hoods Sarsapsrilla gives nerve.
It tones the whole system, perfects
digestion and assimilation, and is
therefore the best medicine q nerv.
Gus person can take.
II you get tired easily, mentally
or physically, take lit will do
you good.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-04-11
AcuInAlDo SIGNS tine DOCUMENT,
Col. Aba ID Odicers and "a man Have
Surrendered.

Manila, April g. After ob3e citing
to two clauses IN the draft Of the
peace manifesto, drafted by Chief
Justice Arrellano, Aguinaldo signed
the Document.
Colonel Aba, Insurgent leader Of
Zambales, with thirteen officers and
eighty-three men, has surrendered to
Lieutenant Colonel Goodrich. Gener-
81 Malver il expected TO surrender
soon.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-04-11

Wells, New, April 8-The west
bound limited train on tho Central
Pacific was ditched last night near
here and three Pullman coaches
were burned. Charles Leoder and
Daniel Hickman, hremen, were
killed and Warner and Mcbride,
engineers, severely injured.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-04-11
BIsMARCK's IRON NERVE.

biSM AhCk'S IRON NERVE.
Was the result OF bis splendid
health. Indomitable will and tire.
mendous energy are not found where
Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels
are out Of order. If You want these
quantities and the success they bring,
use DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thew
develop every power Of brain and
body. Only Is cents. Sold by ali
Druggist.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-04-11
Fever Epidemic In Now Haver

Fever Epidemic In Now Haven.
New Hsven, Conn.,, April g.
Notwithstanding the efforts of the
health authorities to minimize the
effects Of the typhoid fever epidem-
&c, new cases are continually added
to the list. The total number now
exceeds $50, and many of them are
1t the critical stage. The demand
Tor trained nurses has exhausted the
the supply in the city.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-04-11
Col. Hatchett of Durham Insane

Col. Hatchett of Durham Insane.
Durham, N. O., April 8-Col. A.
Hatchett, who some ten days ago
was taken sick on the street here
and carried to Watts Hospital, was
pr. nounced insane today by county
Health Officer Brook and clerk of
the Court Green. Lately he had
become uncomfortable and today
was removed to the city Jail. APP
plication will be made tomorrow
to have him placed in the Central
Hospital at Raleigh.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-04-11
Will Sue For Her Hatchet

Topeka, Kan, April S.-Mrs. Car
RE Nation says she will sue the
city for some Of her hatchets, which
are now In the possession Of the DO.
lice department. The hatchets were
taken from her on the occasion of
her several arrests during saloon
smashing days. She made o de.
mand on the chief Of police for the
hatchets today, but was refused.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-04-11

Humors of all kinds are prolific
Of worse troubles. They may
be entirely expelled by . thorough
course Of Hoods Sarssparilla.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-04-11
Egg Rolling Around Executive Mansios

Washington, April S-Thirty
thousand children observed the
annual Easter Monday custom here,
and rolled eggs in the grounds sur
rounding the executive mansion.
President and Mrs. Mckinley ap-
peared at the windows frequently
during the day and waved their
handkerchiefs at the little ones.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-04-11
FIGHTING IN SOUTH AFRICA.
One Hundred British Captured by the
Beers.

London, April 9.-Lord Kitchener
reports that . detachment Of hun
dred men Of the Fifth Lancers and
Imperial Yeomanry we're attacked
by four hundred Beers in Cape Col
ony. After several hours fighting
the British surrendered and were
captured. Only Is managed to e.
sape.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-04-11

o. Hathaway treats exclusively. For % Re.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16
REPORT OF BRANCH NO. 4.

Manhattan Branch No. 4, of which Mrs. Anne
Cooley is president held the last meeting for this
season at the home of Mrs Joseph Wallace, No. 10
West observation-disclosures and most of the
members present. Satisfactory reports of the
winters work were read. Twenty-Five dollars was
raised by dues and collections at the parlOr meet
ings. or the money in the treasury, part is TO be
expended on window boxes for new mission house
opened at No. 239 Spring-st. where many things
needed-swings for the big back yard, where
the little kindergarten children to play, and
books and magazines for the boys and girls club
rooms. Another portion of the money will go to
provide twice d week for poor widow wash
erwoman. who loses many OF her patrons In the
summer and who has three little children 10 feed
Thirty garments finished for the children or
the Boomingdale Day Nursery; ten calls were
made upon poor and sick families and Christmas
dinners and large quantities of clothing were fur
nished TO several families Sixty new and popular
books sent 10 country place. where there Is
library, BY Miss Nellie McBarron, of West End
ave. one Of the members Two OF the branch
members Miss Ida Rich. the secretary. and Miss
Mabel Powers. have attended every branch meet
ing during the The president expresses her
strong appreciat ton of the extensive good cheer
work done by this Sunshine branch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16

OF which, upon his reference to the charter
seal and keys. these articles presented TO
Miss Wooley by a. Lyman Williston Of North
ampton. the college treasurer. Miss Woollcy then
delivered her inaugural address.
Following anthem composed for the occasion
by Nathan II. Allen and prayer by the Rev. Dr.
Henry A Stimson. Of New-York Miss Caroline
Hazard president OF Wellesley College, extended
greetings from Wellesley. referring especially to
the fact that Miss Wooley came from Wellesley,
and 10 the close relations which have so long eX-
listed between the two institutions. President Tay-
Tor Of Vassar College brought greetings from that
institution being followed by President George
Harris of Amherst College and President w. II. Il.
Faunce of Brown University. The exercises closed
with the singing OF Elm Feste Burg by the col
lege choir. Interest In the exercises wide
spread. and Mary Lyon Hall was crowded 10 its
limit the general sentiment being that the
sion like the fire which burned the old building.
marked epoch in the development Of the in
stitutiOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16
LITTLE INOTHERS' NEW HOME
:IANY FRIENDS OF THE ASSOCIATION
ATTEND THE HOUsEwARMING-
OPERETTA GIVEN TO-DAY.

Many were the congratulations upon the sue
cess Of her undertaking received by Mrs. J. H.
Johnston. founder and president Of the Little
Mothers Aid Association. which welcomed Its
friends TO the home. No. 236 Second-ave-, yes
terday.
The parlor. which will be used for assemblies,
club meetings and classes. was occupied by vart-
Gus sales tables. the contents OF which had been
contributed for the benefit of the summer work.
Mrs Charles E Sprague in charge Of the
fancy table. Mrs Samuel Adams OF the pink
table. and Mrs. Helen a. Bunker of the flowers.
Inc rooms were profusely decorated with flowers
given by Mrs Henry SegeI. Mrs. Samuel Adams
and Mrs. Johnston. Tea was served in the large
back room on the paror floor. in which the sew
Ing classes meet. The musical programme of the
afternoon and evening included Miss Edith Glover.
Miss f. Vrinsmade Heath Gregory. Mrs Camille
Birnham and Mrs. Edward c. Williams, who sang
several charming creole songs During the day
gift OF 800 was received from the Daisy Chain
Club of Brooklyn. for the outing fund.
The spacious house. guarded by two big iron
Hons recently purchased by the society, is Of the
old English basement style. The lower floor is
devoted to the day nursery. the kitchen, where
cooking lessons are taught. and the office. On the
upper floor is the room of the house mother. and
accommodations for seven or eight of the club
girls who may wish from time time to find
shelter there. There is an ample back yard IN
which little mothers and their charges may find
the Canda Mansion having once been the prop
erty OF Mr. Canda who built the famous 5000
daughter. who killed suddenly many years
ago The house was pu; chased for $4,000, SVU OF
the sum having been paid Among the contribu-
tors were children, who brought their pennies 10
MothersG clubs which gave 800 The home win
remain open all summer. the cooking and sewing
classes going on the same the rest of the year
The little mothers have hitherto received FOR
eense Fund from the ct R"rf This is YEAR
1t has been revoked by the city authorities
"Florinda." a three act operetta. in which nfty
OF the little mothers will take part will be given
this afternoon at o'clock in the Bijou Opera
House. and will be repeated later In Brooklyn
and suburban towns. The money thus obtained
Will be used for transportation of the children 10
Holiday House. Pelham Bay Park. The Bnou
Opera House is given through the courtesy OF
Amelia Bingham and the owners of the build
ing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16
POOR RABIES SUMNER NURSERY.

The Kings Daughters Settlement. at No IS
tIenry-st proposes to make departure In It's
summer work and In it's large airy basement to
have a room where members OF the Home Makers
Clubs can bring their clothes and iron them In
comfort This will heating their crowded
homes with the big fire necessary to ironing day.
Then on the second floor. in rooms used during
other seasons as class rooms. nursery Is to be
dtted m where the babies take their maps
while their mothers toll below. The Kings Gar
den with its swings and sand piles and fascinat.
ing seesaws will meanwhile engage the time or
the larger children.
For the nursery there are needed cribs mat
+-aeeas DiIlows sheets and coverlets, and the So
ciety appeals for new ones or for those no longer
in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16
A SAD DISAPPOINTMENT.

A letter that has a sad tone OF disappointment In
II has been received from an Invalid member In
Manhattan, who Is closely confined 10 a wheel
chair During the winter she made many artistic
articles which she sold In order secure the
means OF going to Chautauqua for few weeks of
summer. The money was carefully treasured for
this purpose, but the unexpected need Of an ex-
pensive brace which cost $50. has reduced her
fund that she feels she cannot spare enough for
her travelling expenses. She writes II try not 10
think OF giving up the pleasure of going TO Chau-
taudua. II would seem like heaven TO me 10 be out
IN the air In the sunshine which love, and among
the trees all day with the added JOY OF listening
10 lectures The president feels sure that there
re several T S s members-Iovers of the coun-
try-who will help to make this longing for a
ma DIV outing a blessed reality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16
SCHOOL LUNCHEONS IN FRANCE.

Of France receive their MONDAY meal free the
expense being met by the municipality or by
private generosity, parents who can AFFORD IL con-
tributing small sums toward Its maintenance Not
until recently however. has any provision been
made for country children who live at distance
from the school. But NJ. Moreau school in
spector OF the reimbursement OF Confolens. has
originated plan which is said 10 be proving most
satisfactory. Each pupil brings every morning
handful OF vegetables and these are all washed
duty IN turn. They then PUT into kettle with
water and a piece OF pork, and while the lessons
are being prepared and recited the cooking is go
ing on Al the luncheon each pupil has a bowl OF
Rot savory nourishing soup
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16
BENEFITS OF OCEAN TRAVELLING.

IL is said that a trip abroad will do more toward
making new men and women than all OF the
theories ever advanced by medical In re-
gard TO the benefits and advantages Of ocean
travelling there is no doubt that the perplexing
question heretofore has been the expense and how
IN overcome H. The Anchor Line offers a solution
If me problem in it's low rates and unsurpassed
steamships and service. The attractions OF the
CiasVoy Exhibition this make a trip doubIy
aiIuring. Any person interested In foreign travel
will find valuable information in the Anchor Line
boolxlet which may be had free upon request 70
Henderson Brothers. General Agents, Nos. IL and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16
NEW.YORK ORPHAN ASYLUM.

The ninty-ffth anniversary of the New-fork Or
phan Asylum Society was celebrated Tuesday after
noon at the asylum West Seventy-third-st and
Riverside Drive The trustees OF the INSTITUTION.
composed entirely of women, their friends and the
friends and relatives of the children. filled the
quaint little chapel OVERLOOKING. Nearly two
hundred children the orphan boys and girls oc-
cupied seats the platform
The Rev DR.. George Alexander delivered an inter-
esting address TO the children, after which pro-
gramme OF songs. school exercises and dramat tic
recitaIs was rendered by the boys and girls.
The exercises were all OF substantial character.
rsrresentinr the various lines of work carried on
In the schools of the institution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16
BENJAMIN ADMITS DEBT.
SAYS HE OWES HIS FORMER WIFE ONLY $500
SHE WANTS SIT $50


Miss Eugene s Joyce was witness yesterday
in her suit TO recover from Alfred n. Benjamin.
her former husband. Sl75S2. which she says she
loaned him some years ago. She also wants 70 re-
cover rent for a house which she says she leased TO
Benjamin for 81 $50 year. and the rent for which.
she says. was never paid.
Miss Joyce testified that she was married to Ben
tamin in 1892. and divorced from him in 1896
and allowed resume her maiden name.
benjamin prohibited by the laws of the State
OF New-York from again marrying during his for
another State.
Miss Joyce said that she was worth about $4,000
the time of her marriage mostly in cash. the
greater part of which she had inherited from reIa-
tives. Benjamin had begun to borrow from her
she said. about four months after their marriage
She identified several of the checks she had given
To him. and told of lOaning him a 500 railroad
bond. which he had afterward sold for $3.50.
Benjamin testified In his own behalf he adj
mitted owing Miss Joyce about $500 and said that
ne willing TO paw H. He said that ne now
makes from $4,000 TO $4,000 a year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16
GOOD CHEER SENT OUT.

The pretty bed socks contributed by Mrs S,
Cary were sent as birthday gift 10 Miss Mary E.
RfISer of New-Jersey; also reading matter. The
infant socks made by Minnie Kreskey for
warded with other articles of clothing. the sun
shine baby Of Mrs William Smith. of PennsyI-
vania; boxes Of paint to a little boy at Hudson.
" Y: a greeting the Kansas City junior branch
material for a gown 10 invalid in Illinois
maya zines four invalidS in Brooklyn. and woods
to Miss Lizzie Bailey. of Maine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16

Automobile ties grow in favor as me season "u-
- ,,or,icularly those made Of linen chiffon.
One pretty style has the stock which IS 'uAe1 n
-, 80. oaeed with a narrow silk band and en-
b M I'm "a small figure with SILK OF the same
color as the edging
The broad lace collars now so popular give an
.,,ts,ic hnesh TO the simplest costume Araoe'
T9er,tssapce or Russian lace in either "niIe OF OF
Ecrn NAV be chosen. or a pleasing e4ieN' '0' W
secured by the use OF fancy bausles'
T,nouestionably the most dressy mats VI 'lis sui'
,,sr vsu ne the large black Gainsboroughs ul'ni'eu
sisi,orately with white ostrich plunles-
Fine grass linen Is one OF the COOLEST WAIST ma
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16
EVE HON0R STUDENTS.

The group Of honor students designated by the
Teachers College fo- appointments in 1901 and 1902
conprises FIVE young women. They Mary
Cleves West, kindergarten Anne Bush Mclean
elementary teaching; Sarah Edwards Schuyler
LATIN Christine Louise Mckim. mathematics, and
nents are to places as teachers in the Horace Mann
school for one year IT a salary of $500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16

stitched. bat the design is appropriate to muslin.
cambria al the washable fanne!s and hannelettes
The fronts hang from the shoulders in sacQue
style. but the back is made with straight yoke
and full skirt portion The sleeves are cut in regu-
laton style pointed cuff facings being stitched to
the lower edge and the neck is finished with soft
turnover collar. At the left side is patch pocket
with a stitched turn over flap.
To cut this night shirt for boy Of ten years OF
age yards of material q inches wide SIS yards
SO inches wide. will be required
The pattern. No. 3Sl4. is cut in sizes for boys
four six eight, ten, twelve. fourteen and sixteen
years OLD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16
A SUNSHINE PARTY.

The children of the Home Garden branch Of the
T. S s. will give party to the crippled children
Of the Rhinelander School tomorrow afternoon at
O'Clock at the home, No. 322 Pleasant-ave New
York City Arrangements have been made by the
children to provide everything for their guests
with the exception of flowers, which they UNI
able to secure. If any junior branch could send such
contribution il would be real act of sunshine, and
add greatly to the children's pleasure. Miss Rudy.
who is the president of the branch. would be glad
to have any members who able attend the
party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16
CONTRIBUTIONS.

The following contributions Of cheer have been
received: \ book of nature study, from Manches-
ter y H: games. from Mrs. F. Kellogg, of Peru,
Rhode Island; a package Of holiday cards. without
name magazines. from Miss Agnes Teed. Of
Manhattan. reading matter. from Mrs. Charles r.
Grant, Of PIainfield. y. J.. and from UniOntown.
Md: silk pieces. from brooklyn; Chinese doll.
flower seeds and reading without name: clothing.
from Miss l.. f. Reinhart; two large bundles Of
reading left at the office, without name; a poem.
from Miss A Fraser. and a box of miscellaneous
articles from III = A." Of Newark " J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16
WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.

Operetts 'Iornda" by Little Mothers FOR the eenent
OF cheir outing fund at the Bijou Theatre, Broad
ana Thirtieth-st., ?. m
Regular meeting the West End womAn's Republican
club, No. 2307 Broadway. S:l5 p. Subject
rs Territorial Expansion EEpedient?'
Woman's Union meeting IN the chapel OF the
Collegiate Reformed Church. Lenox-ave. and One
hundred-and-tw -third-st. 1890 a
european. the Knapp Mansion. Brook
lyn. afternoon.
meeting Ne-Jersey Federation
Of women's Clubs in the Harris Lyeeuu. Boonton
~. J., morning and afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16
SIcKLEs WILLING TO COMMAND.
SETS FORTH HIS QUALIFICATIONS FOR HEAD OF
THE GRAND ARMY

SEiS TUX III MS ALE AC->e fcfN hiI-fA VI
THE GRAND ARMY.
General Daniel F. Sickes is willing to be elected
COMMANDMENTS Chief of the Grand Army of the
Republic at the national enCampment. to be held
in Cleveland Ohio. in September. A G.. Peterson.
OF ST. Louis, is organizing the Sickles campaign.
and is sending out a circular letter asking the vet
Grams for their support of the candidate. General
Sckless qualifications for the place inSenuOusly
set forth in the following communication, which
he sent To Mr. Petersons request TO him 10 run for
the office:
y G. Peterson. Esq. Room No. 903. American Cen
Louis. Mo
Dear Sir and Comrade. On my return last even
ing from Cuba where I have been for the last two
months l found several letters from you, for which
l thank you very much.
In regard to the position of Comma nder- In Chief
of the c.. ~ r.. | not in any sense of the word.
a candidate I have received many letters on the
subject like your own generously offering support.
| have gone far say that II the office came
me, without strife, that i could feel myself
summoned by my comrades to NIL the post under
conditions that would be useful TO them, would
refuse compliance with their wishes. / would.
however. be quite unable to visit all the
departments. has been the custom in recent
years. | might perhaps. do something in that
direction. but much If | be useful at all
IL will he in Washington. looking after the admin
istratlon of the pension laws and endeavortng 20
obtain such further legislation may be deemed
wise by the National Encampment; This would
indeed be labor OF love to me, and could devote
myself to IL earnestly and heartily. Very sincerely
yours. u. E. SICKLES-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16
ENTERTAINING HOUSEHOLD PESTS.

Both carbolic acid and naphtha are said to be
efrectuaI remedies for buffalo bugs. black carpet
beetles and all other bugs and vermin that may
trouble the most fastidious housekeeper at times
Closets cracks and upholstery seams should have
a plentiful application several times n week until
the pests disappear. The naphtha or gasolene must
mo- he vNha here burning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16
THE PENNY PROTIDENT FUND.

The last annual report OF the Penny Provident
Fund Of the Charity Organization Society shows
sums deposited during the year amounted to 49,
10 90 the Withdrawals to $50. 1875 20.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16
ANOTHER TUNNEL ACCIDENT

Frederick Pahst. forty years old. of Maspeth-
ST.. brooklyn. at work Section 2 Of the
rapid transit tunnel at Elm and Bleecker SITS.
der Contractors Degnon & Mclean yesterday ar-
ternoon when in. walking a trench fifteen
feet deep. a beam, he fell into the trench.
fracturing his skull. He taken 81. VIM
cents Hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16
CHILD WAS A SHEET OF FLAME.
FATHER AND MOTHER SEVERELY BURNED
WHILE TRYING TO RESCUE THEIR BOY

WHILE TRYING TO RESCUE THEIR BOY
Samuel Prinz. four years old. son of Adolf
Prinz. of Mount Vernon. was seriously burned
yesterday by the explosion Of an oil stove. The
child. when his clothes became ignited by the
burning oil which flew over him. through
EIeventh-ave. crying at the top of his voice
while the wind famed the flames until the little
fellow became sheet Of fire, The parents Of
Samuel ran after him. and, while they were try
ing To put out the fire, the flames spread 20 their
garments. They succeeded. however. in tearing
OF their sons clothing after their hands and
arms had been badly burned. large number
of people gathered around and tried TO aid the
Child's parents. Detective Lynch took father,
mother and TO the Mount Vernon Hospital
1t is thought that the boy cannot recover.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-16
MONEY ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

Mrs ]. II. Devereaux, of Euclid-ave. Cleveland
Ohio. has 81 her initiation fee to the T. s. s.
]. Porterfeld 81 initiation fee for a mem
Der I'm Alabama Tribune Mothers Club, of St
Marks Church, 81 IL for badges: Lizzie De Ar
mOnd. % cents for badges for members; lila
Edgar five cents for a badge, and Miss Evelyn
Dewey, 10 cents for postage.