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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
ROGERS MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.
Taken From the Constable by Masked
and Armed Men.

Taken From the Constable by Masked
and Armed Men.
News and Observer.
Frankinton, N. c., Aug. 2S.-
Thos. s. Rogers, who was under
commitment to Oxford Jail for as
sault on Miss Harris, near Wilton,
was last night taken by masked and
armed men from Constable Blackley
and two guards who had him in
charge, and spirited away, no one
knows where. 1t had been reported
that party was coming from Ok
ford supposedly for the purpose OF
lynching Rogers, and Blackley was
hiding in the low grounds near with
him when his hiding place was dis
covered with the above result. 1t
is supposed that the deed was done
by Rogers friends who spread the
Oxford lynching story as blind to
get the officer with his prisoner away
from Wilton.
l get this story from w. A. Black
ley who was one of the trial justices
that issued the commitment.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
STORY or A WILD MAN.
VINO Lives In . Box in the Nes~Aho-
hood OF Blacksburx.

hood OF Blacksburx.
hutherfordtOn, n. c., Aug. 20
ihirtyeight years ago, during the
war between the States, the North.
ern soldiers, I'm chase after John
Starnes frightened him SO badIv
lhat ne turned over large box on
himself, and lay there hidden until
they had gone. When night came
ne removed the box to the woods
and since that time he has made
That box his home. John Starnes
Is now a wild man. His photograph
does him Justice. 1t was taken
while he was feeling the effects of
corn whiskey.
John Starnes lives five miles
northwest Of Blacksbufg, s. C. His
box Is surrounded by poles to pro-
tect his hiding place. He will even
run from horse, cow or sheen.
The only way by which you can see
the wild man Is by slipping upon
him when at his box house. Then
he Will stop and look you straight
In the face. If you will agree with
him then he will talk, but unless
you do he will either get his gun or
go into his box.
Starnes in now fifty-five years
old. Before the war he assisted his
father In making hats. The hat he
now wears was made before the war
by his father.
He offers no excuse for his way of
living. He will accept money from
no one. He Will "cuss" if you Of
fer him money. He is in excellent
health. He fishes, catches and kills
rabbits, eats acOrns, etc.
He bakes his bread on a fiat rock
as the Mexicans do. Mr.. A. q.
Gold, of Blacksburg, s. c., is the
only man that has been able to get
= photograph of the wild man.
Others dare not go about HIM. No
ore can understand how he lives as
he does and is SO healthy. He gets
food and no one knows where he
gets it. 1t has been said that
Starnes has plenty Of money.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05

The Raleigh correspondence TO
Saturdays Charlotte Observer says
that "a Republican tells him that
not over 10000 Populists can b
mustered In all North Carolina" In
the first place, We can't believe q
Republican said 20. And In the
second place, IL he did, ne In badly
mistaken. We believe there are
more Populists In the State than
ever. All objects 10 prevent their
increase has been removed, and we
want to say that they are all white
men and can read and therefore, &c
cording TO even the Simmons ms-
chine, they can vote, and IN spite Of
red shirts, they will do 20 next year,
too.-Times Mercury.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
THe STRIKE SITUATION.


Nec~ to - hrta.
indianapolis. Ind. Augus; So
Simon Burns, who arrived here to-
day announced that his plan fbr -ci-
Ting the Steel strike by arbit1iiobs
has been rject-d by President
Schwab, Of the United States Steel
Corporation.
Burues declared tina, another
proposition will be- submitted to-
morrow To Pre-Ident Schwlb. He
explained that his first plan Of ar
bitration which was made public
last night, was submitted To Prs-i-
dent Schwsb on August 2lst, bot
that he received no reply 10 IL until
yesterday, when Mr.. Schwab tele-
phoned him from New York that
his chief would not consider the
proposition.
Il submitted my plan 10 Mr..
Schwab merely rs a suggestion,
said Mr.. Burns, .'and IL there L.
anything In il that is objections BILE
W thC tioSt ohANihisy II Nau Us 1nOul-
fed. When i return to Pitlsburg
tomorrow, / shall take the matter
up again with Mr.. Schwab In the
hope Of making some kind Of an
arrangement whereby the strike
questions can be submitted TO arbi-
tratiOn. / think q start toward q
settlement of the strike should be
made somewhere at once as il is
hurting business"
Mr.. Burns further expresses the
belief that the entire matter as far
as the Steel Corporation is concerned,
has been left in the hands of Presi-
dent Schwab and that 1t will depend
on him whether or not the strike
shall be settled by arbitration.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
Drill Struck Dynamite.

ShamOkin, Pa, Aug. 29.-While
rock men were sinking the Scott
shaft near here early this morning,
an electric drill struck an unexplod-
ed charge of dynamite, which dis
charged with terrific force and in
jured out Of IL men. Fully ton
of loose rock dirt was hurled against
the men who were confined in mar
row space and had little chance to
escape. Two of the victims are IA
tally hurt.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
A BOAT
ACCIDENT.
TWENTY PASSENGERS ON
CITYOF TRENTON KILL
ED AND MANY IN
JURED.
BLEW UP NEAR PHILADELPHIA.

The ships Boilers Exploded with Tr,-
mendou. Force-Tbe ship Caught on
Fire and Was Burned to the Water.
Edge Several Passengers Unaccounts d
For.
Philadelphia, Aug. 28.-While
the steamboat City of Trenton, of
the Wilmington Steamboat Com
pany, was on her way from this city
to Trenton, N. j., this afternoon
her port boiler exploded, killing
eleven persons and tnjuring over a
score of others. Four passengers are
missing, but as many sustained
slight injuries, it is thought the
missing may be among those who
did not find IL necessary to go to the
hospital.
The dead are: j. ID. Chew, assis-
tant engineer; Miss Elizabeth Green,
Philadelphia; two firemen, names
unknown; one deck hand, name un-
known; two passengers, names un-
known.
Missing: Mrs. John Matthew'S,
Mrs. Matilda Cross, of Philadelphia;
two children, who were seer to Jump
overheard.
After the explosion the boat took
fire and ran aground. Tonight she
lies wrecked and blackened hulk
in the marshes opposite Torresdale,
Is miles above this city. Her hold
is filled with water and it Is feared
more of her passengers and crew
may be- found in the bottom of the
boat, when the water is pumped out.
A boat belonging to the police de-
partment is anchored a short distance
from the stranded excursion steamer,
pumping the water from the ill
latcd vessel.
Philadelphia, Pa, 29.-It devel-
oped today that the result of the ex-
plosiOn of the boiler on the steamer
City of Trenton while ON her way
up the Delaware River from this
city to Trenton, N. j., yesterday
afternoon, was more appalling thar
was at first supposed. Nine persons
are known positively to be dead, al
least nineteen are missing, most Of
whom are believed to have been or
the steamer and two of the injured
still in the hospital will probably
die.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
The $5o,ooo,ooo Plow Trust

Chicago, Aug. 29.-Nearly 80
plow manufacturers of the United
States were In session here today,
discussing plans for consolidation
of all of the plow interests In the
country.
After the meeting it was announc
ed that the proposed consolidation
was practically a sure thing from
present prospects and that about
$50, 100000 would be represented
in the organization when 1t should
be completed.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
TEXAS OIL FIELD osvflopAfur.
Nine N~~ osshors Last w--k. .sd A.
xss, R~oord . Grcs, oss.


Beaumont, Tex, sept I.-During
the week just clo-sd nine gushers
were brought In This l. de.idedly
the biggest week H. the history OF
the fields. During tie month nine
teen scouting wells were completed.
Several miles of pipe line have bcen
laid, dozen large storage tanks
completed, and several more bs,gun.
Not le,s than twenty more big sisrl
tanks, having a caIacity Of sc 300
gallons 10 10000, have becn con.
tracted for, and several OF them are
now under course OF construction.
On the whole, the month lust
closed has witnessed a development
la this field that L. marvellous. The
week had it, tragic side In the four
deaths resulting from the breaking
loose of one OF the gu-her-. Forty
four gushers have been completed.
The daily shipment now average
eighiy-iive csrs.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
THE STRIKE AT COLUMBIA.
Six Hundred Mill Operatives out Of
Employment.

Six Hundred Mill Operatives out Of
Employm ment.
Columbi 8. c., Aug. 29.-The
strike of the Textile Union contin-
ues. Today showed no signs of
weakening on either side. The Off
cials and their operatives predict
defeat for the other. Estimates of
the number of operatives out of the
mills are conflicting.
The union held meeting to-
night at which addresses were made
by the President of the South Caro-
lima Federation of Labor, the Vice
President of the International AS
sociation of Machinists. There were
between 500 and 600 operatives
present and applause was frequent
A parade Of the strikers has been
ordered for tomorrow morning wheI
they will march through the villagt
and it is possible some idea can bt
gained of their strength.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
INTERESTING STATISTICS.
os.sr~@~.s n.ts-<t. et-tsx C~-.~s rss-
s~~s of N.~sk Nsr~sitn.-

The Crnsns Rurvsn Saturday -
sued b1llciin giving ib- nusat-s
OF Irr-ons of school. militia, and
voting Ags~ in the State OF Nc~
York. New Jcr--y. and North Car
olina aud the T~sriiory vf Nc~
Mexico Tor the c-n~a- y.ar 300.
In North Carolina prr-ons IL
school sge arr pr.cticAiiy all oi
native birth. the forcign-eora cd =
men, of thi. cls-. constituting only
orc-ienth OF one r-r cs-nt. of the
" hole numhcr in the STATE
C"lor~d persons OF --hool ssr con-
siituic In North CArollns SI.s p.rr
cant. Of the whole numtcr of pr
suns Of school age and oompri-r
chiefly persons Of negro decent.
La North Carolina nslc- Of mill
tia age are practically all OF native
birth; mal.s OF voting age are sub
stAntially all OF native birth. only
six-ienths OF per cent. OF the whole
number being of foreign birth.
Among males of voting Agc n q
whole, there l. considerable proper
tion of illiterates In North Carolina,
the percentage being ss.i. Thi-
somewhat large percentage l. due
principally To the presence Among
males Of voting age Of a large num-
Der of illiterate per-ons OF negro
decent.
The numbers Of school children
In the State l. 75S, $50, Of whom
$50 are foreign born, 263,Oii col
ored, 377,sll males, and 376, ,si5 e.
males; males of militia age, 326, 202,
of whom l,3I7 are foreign horn aud
1886 colored; males Of voting age,
All ,57s of whom $3.50 are foreign
born and lbs, 1915 colorcd.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
THE COST OF VOTING IN ALABAMA.

The Constitutional Convsntlon has Com
pleted and Adopted the Article on
Suffrage.
Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 3d.
The Constitutional Convention to-
day completed the article on suffrage
and it was adopted. The only inn
portant amendment adopted pro-
vides that persons may vote worth
$500 of real and personal property
instead of real ssor" personal prop
|erty. =
Delegate Jones offered further
amendments providing for the call
ing of the Legislature together in
special session to impeach the Gov
ernor or Lieutenant Governor. II
provided that the majority Of the
Legislature could make known to
the Secretary of State their desire to
have special session of the Legisla-
ture called. The amendment waf
! adopted.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
Believes I'm Fasting for all Ills.

Huntington, w. W, Aug. 28.-
Rev. Mr.. McGlathry, a prominent
minister of this city, believes that
fasting is a cure for almost all Ills.
Two months ago he weighed 200,
was afflicted with rheumatism, heart
trouble, insomnia, and divers other
malsdies Today he feels like a new
man at $50 pounds. In the two
months he has eaten but one meal
day and that very light one. He
says that when he declines to 15O
pounds he will begin eating two
meals daily, but never as long as he
lives will he eat meal in the
morning.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
A Sensational Damage Suit.
Was hington Post.


Lynchburg, Va, Aug. 28.-Suit
has been instituted in the Circuit
Court Of Lynchburg by B. J. Holt
against Thomas r. Turner, Henry s.
Anderson, Samuel r. Carter, and
w. n. Turner for $1,000 damages.
Holt claims that he was assaulted
and beaten by the defendants with
out just cause and seriously injured.
The defendants, on the other hand,
claim that Holt insulted girl of
about twelve years, neice of the
Turner'S; that he was offered the
alternative of being prosecuted by
law or of taking a whipping; that he
chose the punishment, and was &C
cordingly given a thrashing.
Holt claims in the bill filed that
he was strapped to a bench and
beaten with board, causing injuries
which confined him to his bed for
weeks, and which came near proving
fatal. The parties to the suit are
all we'll connected.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
Editorial Clippings.

We see much interest manifested
in the rural free delivery mail routes.
They are considered great things.
Yet, had ii not been for the untiring
energy and work Of senator Marion
Butler there would not be- any such
routes, or jobs TO let, and blessings
furnished the rural people.-Times
Mercury.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
Shot From Ambush.

Wilson, NC, Aug. 29.-News
has just reached Wilson that white
man named Strickland was shot
from ambush between Black Creek
and Lucama this evening about 5
O'Clock. sheriff Sharp left here at
once for the scene Of the murder
with blood hounds. The assassin
has not yet been caught.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05

Objected to Minister kissing his Bride.
Green Backville, Va, Aug. 3d.
1t may be good long time before
Rev. James P. Porter of Chincotea-
que, kisses another bride without
asking the grOom's permission.
Joseph McDuff and Miss Agnes Tul-
ley went to the residence of the
minister the other day to get mar
ried. The ceremony was performed,
and as was the custom in this Sec
ton, the minister kissed he bride.
The next instant McDuff's fist shot
out and caught the minister in the
jaw, laying him limp in the corner
of the room. Friends seized the
angry groom and explained to him
that this was the custom of the
ministers. McDuff was mortified,
and as peace offering drew forth
two $40 notes which he rendered to
the dazed and surprised clergyman.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05

The suggestion that the Alliance
shoe factory at Hillsboro be turned
over to the State 60 be used as .
reformatory for young criminals is
as wise as it Il patriotic. The State
must be forced to take up this work
if it Is ever done, and the Alliance
could not do better thing than 70
make a contribution that viii es-
tablish this sorely needed institu-
tion. 1t Is admirably well located
and the building is ample for all
present demands.-Charity and
Children.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05

Catawba County's Large Whest Crop.
From statistics of this years
wheat crop, Catawba can boast Of
producing the largest yield Of any
county i'm the State. From the
thresher's tallies and from the wheat
in the sheave under shelter, which
will be threshed within the next
fortnight, this county will make be
tween four hundred and four hun
dred and fifty thousand bushels,
making about one twelfth of all the
wheat produced in the State-the
average per acre being greatly in ex-
cess Of that of any other county,
some Of our farmers producing forty
five to fifty bushels per acre. Many
Of the farms are equipped with the
most modern seeding and harvest
ing machines, the planters sparing
no expense for equipping their
farms for the cultivation Of small
grains.-Hickory Correspondence to
Charlotte Observer.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
Porto Rico's New Governor.

Washington, Aug. 30.-The Presi-
dent today appointed VIM. Hunt
of Montana, governor of Porto Rico
as the successor of Charles III.
Allen. Mr.. Hunts appointment
was decided on several weeks ago,
Gov. Allen being one of those who
warmly endorsed his candidacy. He
will enter upon the duties of his
Office at an early date.
Since the establishment of civil
government Mr.. Hunt has been
secretary of the island, and during
the absence of Governor Allen per
formed the duties of the executive.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
Better Sanitation.
Chicago Tribune.

Ten years ago our average age OF
death was 31.1 years; now it Is 35.2
years. In general. there is an in
crease of deaths from old age dis
eases and decrease In the diseases
of infancy. While infant deaths
still constitute about one-third Of the
total, there is an encouraging falling
off in deaths from infantile diseases.
This improvement no doubt is
due to better sanitation, purer water,
and q more general observance Of
the laws of health.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05

BITES of insects. reptiles, dogs,
and cats,-aIso the stings OF bees and
wasps-should be instantly treated
With Pain Killer, the quickest and
surest remedy for pains, aches and
soreness Of any kind. In use for 90
years, and sold everywhere. Avoid
substitutes, there il but one Pain.
Killer, Perry Dsvis.' Price 25e and
so cents.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05

WHAT A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY
is Perry DAVIS Pair-Killer It not
only cures the ills Of the human FAM
lily, but is also the sure remedy for
horses and cattle. 1t has never been
known to fail in q cure Of the worst
cases of collie; and for sprains, gals.
etc it meyer fails-try 1t once. Di-
{. ctions accompany each bottle.
Al old substitutes, there is but one
Pain-KiIlsr, Perry Davis Prizes 25e.
and sos.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
Wu to Leave Washington.

London, Sept. 1.-"Li Ching
Fang, the adopted son Of Ii Hung
Chang, having declined the St.
Petersburg legation" !" says dispatch
to The Times, from Pekin, "China
has appointed Sir Chi Shen L0 Feng
Luh, Chinese minister in London,
to st. Petersburg, transferring Wu
Ting-fang from Washington to LON
don.o
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
General News Notes.

1t is reported that Admiral Samp-
son is very sick at Lake Sunapee, y.
H., and will be unable to attend the
Schley Court Martial.
The War Department has been
informed that the postal authorities
have decided TO place the portrai,
of General III. w. Lawton, the
military hero who lost his life at
San Mateo in the Philippines, are one
of the new issue Of postage stamps.
A syndicate, composed mostly Of
Pittsburgers, headed by Chss. A.
Painter, has just succeeded in effect
ing a combination of SO per cent. Of
the laundry machinery plants Of the
United States. The title Of the
company will be the American
Laundry Machinery Manufacturing
Company. 1t will have a total
capitalization of SIC 900. 900.
Senator Dolliver, last week at
Lincoln, Neb launched Gov. Shaw,
Of Iowa, as Presidential candidate.
Gov Shaw says, though, that he has
no presidential aspirations, and
stated:"No; / am not candidate foI
President. The Senator DOlliveI
interview was as unexpected as II
was kind. / like business better
than politics, and the two will not
mix. shall be slow to break away
from my previous intention Of keep
ing out Of politics. 1t Is too earl,
| 10 decide and too early TO talk abou
it. The only thing to be considered
now is the campaign upon which VI
are entering"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, .,
T.UCAa COUNTy 90

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY,
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm of
r. j. CHEKNRY & Co, doing business
in the City of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case Of Ca
tarrh that cannOtsbe cured by the use
of HALLS CArARRH CURE.
FRANK j. J.CHEENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day of Decem-
ber, A. ID. 1885.
go A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
end acts directly on the blood and mu-
tous surfaces Of the system. Send for
testimonials, free.
II. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, TOO.
Halle Family Pills are the best.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
Money for South and West.

Washington, Aug 31.-The ship
ments Of money from the Treasury
10 the South and West for the move
ment Of crops have been much
heavier this season than ever before.
The currency is shipped as rule,
one-fourth in silver certificates up
to IS, one-fourlh in United States
notes Of the denomination of SO, and
the remainder in gold certificates.
Gold coin is not in demand for crop
moving purposes.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
But Not Indeed.

From the Philadelphia Bulletin.
"Askerr says he aims to be q
friend in need"
"Well, he is. i seldom see him
that he isn't in need of borrowing at
least a quarter"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
Senator Pritchard to Speak In Ohio.

Senator Pritchard to Speak In Ohio.
Charlotte Observer.
Asheville, Aug. Ex-senator
Pritchard has received an invitation
from Chairman Dick, of the Repub-
lican executive committee, Of Ohio.
to participate in the campaign.
which opens there September 21st.
He expects to commence speaking
in Ohio about October goth and con-
tinue up to the time of the election.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
One of the Five Widows of Brigham
Young Dies

Salt Lake, Utah, Aug. 2S.-Mrs.
Zina D. H. Young died today, aged
80 years. She was born in Water
town, N. Y, in 1921, and was one
of the pioneers in the Mormon
movement. She was married to
Joseph Smith at Nauvoo, ILL.,, and
after his death became one Of the
wives of Brigham Young. There
are now but four widows of the
famous Mormon leader surviving.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
Big sales and Prices.

About 150,000 pounds Of tobacco
were sold in Kinston tsday. Prices
are high, especially considering the
fact that most Of the low grades Of
tobacco are being brought In now
Kinston Free Pres, 18th.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
Nansen's Important Article

In an early issue of The Saturday
Evening Post, DR.. Nansen,. the
eminent Arctic Explorer, will de-
scribe the various pole-seeking ex-
peditions of the year. The import
ance of this paper lies in the authors
comments, and his predictions IS to
the success of the different parties.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05

Many prominent Democrats say
the the silver issue Is dead without
mentioning the fact that all the rest
Of the Democratic platform 10 In O
poorly condition.-Hickory Pres.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1901-09-05
Thrifty Farmsrs.

As an indication Of thrift among
our farmers and faith In the present
crop prospects, there could be no
better evidenee than the frequent
sales Of country corn and home made
bacon, both Of which are being
hauled here in large quantities even
at this distance from hog-killing
time.-Fayetteville New Era.