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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-08-20
Killing of Chinese

Seoul, By Cable.-An agreement has
practically been concluded between
Russia and Corea, whereby Russia ac-
quires 200 acres of land at Uongampho
on the Yalu river, Oh a 99-year lease
The application Of NJ. Payloff, the
Russian minister, for permission to
erect telegraph and telephone lines to
Yongampho has been refused. The ex-
tension to the northward of the Seoul
Wiju Railway is progressing.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-08-20
Attention Called.

Constantincple, By Cable.-The Brit
ish ambassador has called the atten-
ton Of the Porte to the serious situa-
tion in Macedonia. He pointed out that
grave consequences may attend fresh
murders of consuls or foreign subjects.
The ambassador had an audience with
the Sultan on Friday.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-08-20
Ch 81 Kiii=d Hy Train.

Ncwbern. -. c. Special-News
reaches here Tuesday night OF the
killing OF a small white child at Tus-
carora by a mail train on the Atlantic
and North Carolina Railroad. II In
said that the cars passed over the
legs Of the little one and both were
severed from its body. Owing 10 .
severe electric storm IL was impos-
sible to ascertain how the accident
happened. az there is only telephone
connection with the place.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-08-20
Yellow Fever.

Laredo, Tex, Special-Dr. H. J.
Hamilton, United States hospital sur
geon, has completed his investigation
of the reported cases of yellow fever
at Monterey, Mex, and has notified the
Washington authorities that there is
not case Of yellow fever there OR in
surrounding towns.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-08-20
NayfIOwer Ashore

Norfolk, Special.-Reports from
Elizabeth City, n. c., are to the effect
that the steamer Mayflower is ashore
in North Carolina waters and will
probably prove a total loss The May
flower struck on bar at Wade's Point.
in AIbeBarle Sound. about 18 miles
south OF Elizabeth City. The Mayfiower
is small river craft and was lumber
laden.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-08-20
At The Nationai Capital.

Elaborate meEeuvers for troors of
the regular army and National Guard
organizations have been arranged by
the War Department:
Northumberland Young viii be IN
charge OF the War Department fiom
August % until Assistant Secretary
Oliver assumes the duties or his POSI-
tion on September ].
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-08-20
VIII B< Convicted,

Wilmington. Special.-Testimony In
the Register murder trial vas COM
pieted Tuesday and Argument BY
counsel 10 the Jury has commenced.
The general opinion prevails that .
verdict cf murder I'm the first degree
will be returned as 10 the younger
Register. and that his father will be
convicted of accessory before ihs
fact
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-08-20
Eight Killed.

Chattanooga, SpeciaI-The death lis.
resulting from the head-end collision
between two freight trains on the Gin
cinnati Southern Railroad Saturday
night near Cum berland Falls, has
grown to eight five hen having died
since Sunday night Among the dead
is Engineer T. S. Duke, of Salisbury.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-08-20
Three Hundred Dollars for a Name.

Pittsburg, Special.-A check for $500
has been received from President
Roosevelt for Theodore Roosevelt Sig
net, the boy born to Mr.. and Mrs VIM.
is their twentieth child. The money has
teen placed in the bank to the credit
Of the baby, the interest to accumulate
Until be is 21 years old.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-08-20
Convict Bill Passed.

Atlanta, Ga, Specialize House OF
Representatives of the State Legisla-
ture passed the convict bill, as amend
ed by the Senate, providing for the
employment of all five-year felony con-
victs on the public roads. Each county
may work its pro-rata number OF con-
victA
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-08-20
Killed q NO2mar.

Norfolk, Special.-Bert Walker, ship
carpenter at the Norfolk navy yard
shot and killed John Bland, ma
chinist yeoman. at 1920 Saturday
morning. in Norfolk county, just out
side tho Portsmouth city limits Walk
cr gave himself up. He claims self
defense
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-19
Puget Sound and California.

The Grand Army of the Republic
and the Trans Mississippi Commercial
Congress very low round trip rates to
the Pacific Coast make it--cheaper to
go to the coast than to stay at home.
Between August ist and l4.h round
trip tickets will be sold as follows
Chicago or ST. Paul to San Francis
co or Los Angeles, going or returning
Qn one direction) via the
NORTHERN PACIFIC
aud Seattle, Tacoma and Portland,
$6l.00
Chicago to Northern Pacific Coast
points, via direct lines and Northern
Pacific, $50. 90
St. Paul to North Pacific Coast
points and return, $45. 90
Go and see Puget Sound and the
Columbia River, revel in the cool Pa
citlc ocean breezes and scenery, and
visit Yellowstone Park Northern
Pacific trains run direct to the Park
enroute to and from Seattle, Tacoma
and Portland.
Write for information and send six
cents for WONDERLAND 1908"
and other literature, to
CHAs. S FEE, Gen'l. Pass. Agt.
St. Paul, MINI.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-19
The Acme Book Store
The CITY Store. Carlow Building.

DROP Ia at the Cafe Kaszer when
you want quick luch.
PURE lemon and orange juice served
at Ream's Soda Fountain.
MoRaANTowN Bakery opposite
Wallace House has always a good
fresh supply of cookies, cakes, pies
etc. Try them.
WHEN you want remedy that can be
absolutely relied on to do what ia claim
ed for it, try Four Fold Linament. 1t
has stood the test for over so years. A
positive cure for Rheumatism, Swell
lings, Pains in back, Sore Muscles.
Sprajns and Bruises. Sold by Reed s
Drug Store, Everywhere 25cts per bot.
tie.
SEE Chaplin and Warman for fine
hardwood finish. Oak front and in
terror doors carried in stock Hard
wood flooring speciality, 62 Walnut
street near wharf.
Your favorite magazine for August
may now be had at The Acme.
For cut flowers and floral designs
call on w. S. Taylor, Chestnut St.,
opposite M. f. church, agent for the
leading Pittsburg florist and Web
ers, of Oakland, Md. Both phones
10I.
IFyou want to get prescription fill.
ed ask your physician IL he don't want
you TO 60 to Ream's New DrnR store.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-19

A NUMBER of Italians arrived here
yester lay afternoon on the boat
with their trunks, baskets and bun.
dies they walked UP Walnut street
to the end of the rev bridge, looked
over the bridge, turned, and stamp
eded back to The boat. Their strange
oceedings caused considerable
amusement.
The Monongahela Stone Com
pany's plant at Randall, is to be
completed at the earliest possible
date. The directors of the company
have ordered it built, and Mr.. Ed
munds will see that it is done at
once.
LnCAL architects are preparing
plans for two or three big business
buildings that may be begun yet
this tall The need for Office room
is still very apparent.
COME and see Weaver's fine stock
6rOcerlesand fresh vegetables cheap.
The best ice cream as well as the
best soda are dispensed at the City
Fountain at the Acme.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-19
AB0uT OUR FRIENDS.
Personal Mention Of Prominent People
llew They are and Where They are.

Sweeney Fleming came In from
Fairmont yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs Bryan Gordon are
back from months vacation.
s. nj. Prince Is back from busi-
ness trip to jackson county.
c. d. Wiley has returned from q
business trip to Wheeling.
A. L. Allender, of Fairmont has
been in the city several days on
business.
Charles w. Held has returned
from an extended visit to his home
at Towson Maryland.
+. H. Yust has gone to Ludington,
Michigan, where he will take charge
of the foot ball team of the Univer-
sity OF Michigan. He has received
several fiattering offers from the man.
agement al St Louis to.play foot ball
there next year bat will remain With
the college team in preference to max
ing show OF himself.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-19

DON'T wear clothes with dirty look
ing spots on them when Weible will
make them look as we'll as new for a
trifie. Send them TO 424 Front Street.
U. g. WELLS mas added a lot OF fine
fixtures to his barber shop and em
ploys four BARRIERS. He gives the Lest
attention to all customers and invites
your patronage. Shop under City
Hospital. Main street
Go TO Scott and Munsons on sun
nyside tor your hay, straw, grain
and feed of all kinds. They only
keep the best. Prompt delivery.
Both phones Scott and Munson.
Go TO Chaplin and Warman near
wharf for all kinds of building ma
fprial
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-19
Geo. c. Hayes & Co.
Leading jewelers..
r. A. HAYES. Optician.
216 High Street, Only Good
Lemonade.

216 High Street, Only Good
Lemonade.
THE best line of laces and embroi-
deries In town can be fouid at
Posten's.
The Daily NEW DOMINION, the
real newspaper of the city can al
ways be found at the Acme.
2l6 High Street, House
Paints.
HENRY JEWELL who has a tailor
shop in the Donley Building on
Peasants street invites his costo-
mers to call and look over his sam
Piles of fall and winter suits The
man who gets his order in ahead oil
time will get his suit when he needs
1t.
THESE are the days that make on
long for cool refreshing drink
I,rop in at the City Fountain and
see what they have.
DROP into Cafe kaszer and see
what nice rooms it affords for the
entertainment of ladies. 1t is the
only restaurant in town which makes
such provisions.
FOUND. The right place to buy
maptels extra cabinets to put on ole
mantels, all kinds OF gas fixtures
CRATES fronts and tile ia endless varie
ty. Come and see our stock, We car
complete with any firm or agent. w.
can and will save you money All kind,
OF cabinet work done at our factory
Robe & Rightmire, foot OF Walnut ST
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-19
DIR. Armstrong.
Very truly,
COBB Il Co.

Prof. (now Doctor) R. A. Arm
strong is one of the instructors OF
the Allegheny county Pa. teachers
institute this week. The Sunday
Gazette presented picture of him,
along with DIR. A. E Winship OF
Boston, and other educators who
will be at the institute. There are
1900 teachers in Allegheny county.
and the annual institute is a very
notable gathering of educators.
DR.. Armstrong was scheduled to
speak on the Teaching Instinct, the
Recitation, and other subjects.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-19
GOT A DIVORCE
Uni0ntown Woman Deserted by Her
Husband is Divorced.

A divorce has been granted to
Mrs. Elizabeth Boord OF Uniontown
from John FL. Boord. Boord is a
printer and formerly worked here.
While in Morgantown be went crazy
and requested the sheriff to lock him
up as he might do some one violence.
After a short stay in Dixmont he
was discharged. He is drunkard
and did not live with his wife. She
recently sued for divorce which has
just been granted. The couple has
lived together for l6 years.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-19
GOING NICELY.
Work on Penn Mirror Plant has Pro
crossed Very Satisfactorily.

Two machines have been started
at the Penn Mirror factory OIL Deck
ers creek. The carpenter work on
the plant is nearly done and week
or ten days the plant will be run
ming. Machinery is being installed
yer, fast and the managers are very
we'll pleased with the way that
things are going.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-19
Evans Pharmacy,
1856 Peasants Street.
Splendid Lots.

The Alpheus Sheets land, being
the beautiful plateau across the new
Walnut street bridge, has been
plated into building lots by the
Crestholm Company, the purchasers
of this tract. Ten of these beautiful
lois will be offered for sale to those
desiring to build first class houses.
Call on Cyrus X. Fife, Manager,
for terms.
The CREsTHoLM COMPANY.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-19
Ciarksburg's Fair.

The fair at Clarksburg takes place
September Ia. The finest speed
program ever arranged will be wit
messed The attendance is expected
to be larger than ever. There are
few fairs in the state any more and
the one at Clarksburg has survived
because it deserves to survive.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-19

MANY improvements are being
made in Martin Hall or the old Prep
building at the University. The
root is being painted in addition to
what is going on in the inside.
You will make no mistake in buy
ing fountain pen of any of the fol-
lowing makes, Writ, Waterman or
Moore's non -leakable. Ali these are
sold at the Acme.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-19
DRAWING THE SODA THAT
DRAWS THE THIRSTY.

Thirsty or not, though, this soda has
a charm for everyone. They drink it
when they are dry and when they are
not. When anyone wants to give their
friends special treat they bring them
here for glass of our incompatible
SODA WATER favored with some of
our fine fruit syrups or made doubly de-
licious by the addition of our rich Ice
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-19
AnnrNYed Phatogranhs.

There's good word spoken by all
with reference to our photographs.
They like them for many reasons.
Our strong points are Artistic Finish,
life like pose, real beauty, exact re-
semBlance. The equal of these Pho
tographs can't he made for the price.
EDWIN @. PRoTZMAN,
The Photographer
Studio, 1853 West Peasants street.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-19
Business Zzen

Are generally very careful oil
their letters, at least good business
men. Nothing helps more in the
caring for letters than a file. At
this store you will find full assert
ment of files for letters and bills.
In box files we have The Falcona,
old and reliable file of which thou
sands are in use, Coo.
Globe-Wernicke box files 25c
and CSC. The Favorite File is a
small file for statements or short
bills. 1t sells at 3oc. The Shan
non Arch File with punch and in
dex complete at 75c.
All kind of up to date Office
supplies for business men.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-19

How about pocket knife? You
know the pocket knives sold at the
Acme are guaranteed.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-19

is not always safe. The investment
may be losing one and it is impossi-
pie to draw out.
Money deposited with
TIE FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK
is absolutely safe and can be drawn
or Withdrawn at any time.
Payment by cheque simplifies all
business transactions. Deposit your
daily receipts here and pay by cheque.
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Morgantown, w. Va.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-19
The Highest Ideals.-

of the jewelers. art are gath
cred together in our Fab line
of gold jewelry which is now
ready. No other season has
produced such a wealth of
dainty and beautiful designs
as we are prepared TO show
you.
BROOCHES, SCARF PINS,
LOCKETS AND LINKS
in profusion of superb crea
tons, artistic and elegant.
Everything new in the jewelry
line.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-19

THE best egg phosphate at Rtam's
Drug Store.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-19
ROBE & RIaHTMIRE,
Foot of Walnut ST

Fancy Double Cream, Switzer, Neuf-
Chatel, Pine apple and Limburger
cheese ut PrOtzman's MADEIRA Bleck
Grocery.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-19

Do YOU read?
Do you smoke?
You have the money, we have the
goods. Lets trade.
Mathes News Stand, "where you get
your drinking water"
COME and see our stock Of NANTES
and get our prices before buying else
where.
ROBE & RIaHTMIRE.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-10-14
Artillery Proving Ground.

The proving ground for the army 1T
Sandy Hook is maintained for the pur.
pose OF reducing artillery to rubbish,
II possible, by tests that determine
whether or not anything new is equal
to the most exacting conditions sur.
rounding the use Of ordnance, In the
scrap heap are guns OF almost every
description which have either failed
to achieve what was expected of them
or have been burst or otherwise hope
lessly disabled in proving them.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-10-14
The Soma Of Sixteen.

| am so young. and the sun is shining
That has shone on millions Of girls be-
fore
They had their day OF Joy or OF pinlng.
Then went afar TO some unknown shore'
But IL am young-and life's glad sum
mer
Is sim for me. with its days unborn;
And earth has welcome for each newcom-
err,
However It mock at the hopes outworn.
Poor souls, that lived and died and are
done with
You who were gay In this merry
world
Do you ever recall the pleasures begun
with
Before the banner OF youth was furledi
Let me make the most OF the joys that
WOO me.
Now is my season TO laugh and to sing,
Not yet shall age and its chill undo me;
Not yet shall winter i:s cold blasts
bring,
The birds are blIthe because It Is morn
ing.
Blithely they sing as the sun climbs
high,
Like them will laugh at time and hI'
warning;
am sixteen. and my suns In the sky.
Louise Chandler Moulton In Smart Bet
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-10-14

officers and 372G4 men. divided
among stan corps, six cavalry. FIVE
artillery and nineteen infantry regi
ments. The end OF the war did not
cause reduction, however. Instead,
the army was increased until in the
STAFF corps, ten regiments OF cavalry,
Ave Of artillery, and forty.hve OF in.
fantry, 1t had 1896 officers and 54,64l
men.
Three years later, in 1859. twenty
regiments of infantry were disbanded,
and the authorized strength was fixed
at 2,277 officers and 35.0S6 men; and
in 1874, with the same number OF
regiments, only $4,000 men were
permitted.
Twenty.four years passed without a
change in the army strength. In
March, 1898, two regiments Of artil
lery was added, the officers then mum.
bering 2,l37 and the men 26.6lO; and
six weeks later the strength was in.
creased for the Spanish war 10 2,246
officers and 62,473 men.
This was increased in 1899 to 2,2S5
officers and $1,000 men. and then in
1901, came a reorganization which
has given US, besides the stan corps,
fifteen regiments Of cavalry, a corps
OF artillery and thirty regiments Of
infantry, with $500 officers and a
maximum enlisted strength OF 100000
men. The actual strength at present
is fixed at 59,S66 men.
Since Gen. Scott retired. the army
has been commanded by Major.Gen
Mcclellan, Major.Gen. Halleck, Gen
Grant, Northumberland and general;
Gen. Sherman, Gen. Sheridan, as lieu
tenant-general and general Gen
schoheld as major general and lieu
tenant general. and Gen. Miles az
majorgeneral and acknowledgement
New York Sun.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-10-14
UNCLE SANS FORCES
HISTORY OF THE ARMY or THE
UNITED STATES.
Enlarged and Reduced at Neessslty's
Demand, Il Has Gone Through Many
Fluetuatlons-The Various Com
manners.

The army OF the United States, de-
pending upon and governed by the
national legislature more directly than
the army Of any other country, has
from the very beginning Of our nation
al existence reflected the necessities
OF the country by the way in " 'ch II
has expanded or contracted to meet
existing conditions. 1t may be -oub.'
ed II any other army went through so
many fluctuations Of size as ours has
done.
After Washington gave up his com
mand at Frances Tavern In Decem-
Der, 1888, Gen. Henry Knox as senior
officer became commander'in'chief,
holding office until June, 1854, when
no was mustered out along with most
Of the army. The rest. consisting OF
a regiment Of infantry and battalion
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-10-14


regiments Of infantry and one resi.
ment OF rlnemen.
Gen. Wilkinson was relieved as com.
manderln.chiei In January. 1912. Gen.
Dearborn succeeding him for the war
with Great Britain. Many additions TO
the army were authorized during that
war, the greatest strength reached be.
ing S.4s5 officers and 59.i79 men, in
one regiment Of light artillery. a CORPS
OF artillery, regiment OF rangers and
sea fenclbles.
Al the end OF the war the strength
was fixed at GA officers and lilo
men, In a corps OF engineers, a regl.
ment Of light artillery, corps Of ar.
tillery, eight regiments Of Infantry.
and one regiment Of rihemen; and
Major-Gen. Jacob Brown became
senior officer.
After another six years the army
was reorganized, with STAFF corps,
four regiments OF artillery and seven
OF infantry, the total strength being
$40 officers and 5.5Sv men. When Gen.
Brown died in 1928 Gen. Macomb was
directed to take command OF the army
the first officer ordered to that duty,
the earlier commanders.in.chlef, ex.
cepl Washington, being merely seniors
for the time being.
Macomb held Office for thirteen
years. In 1882 a battalion Of mounted
rangers was authorized. the strength
OF the army being $50 officers and
6,54O men, In 1888 the raemen were
discontinued and regiment of dra
goons enlisted, the authorized strength
being placed at 500 officers and $685.
men; three years later, when a second
regiment of dragons was provided
the strength became 6i7 officers and
1910 men, and two years later still, in
1888 anotheru (elghth) regiment Of
infantry having been formed. II was
placed at 1875 officers and IL .S0i men,
The Mexican war was fought very
largely by volunteers. but the regu
lar army was increased until II con.
sisted of 1853 officers and 29.5l2 men
in three regiments Of dragons, a regi.
ment Of mounted riAemen, four regi.
ments Of artillery. sixteen Of infantry,
and regiment Of volunteers. This
last body was not the same as the
state volunteer organizations Gen.
Scott had succeeded Macomb in 1S4l,
and held Office until Nov. 6, 1861, when
he retired
After the Mexican war the piping
times Of peace returned and the army
was cut down by two.thirds. so that 1t
consisted Of $50 officers and 9.435
men. In 1855 II was increased to
l,040 officers and 1878 men. This
was the strength OF the old army.
1t was just about doubled for the
civil war, reaching a total Of 2,O09
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-10-14
Put the Muz.le on the DOGS Tail.

Some strange things happen in Del.
aware even among the magistrates,
who are supposed to take care of the
morals OF the people. Recently one
who lives at Wilmington was arrested
because his dog was running at large
unmulzled, and pleaded not guilty,
saying that the dog had not been run
ming. but lying down. He was fined,
and then tied a muzzle to the end OF
the dogs tail. Again he was arrest.
ed but this time said that he had
complied with the law, as II did not
state where the muzzle should be
worn.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-10-14
WOULD NOT SAY mo-"
How Polite Individual Avoided Alb
rupt Denial.

FupI Denldls
Everybody knows the man who Is
careful never to say mo" abruptly in
answer to Il question. mo" is hard
word but one may sometimes be
made ridiculous by reluctance to ut
ter It. says an exchange. A certain
man who had this habit was once
met by two ladies who had been dis
cussing the popularity, and one OF
them said that she was positive she
could make him say, "Oh, no" fatty.
So she addressed him thus Let me
see, MIR. Smith, you are a widower,
ere you not?" las much a widower,
madam" he answered, with a polite
inclination of his head, "as II is posi-
BILE for man to be who has never
married" The lady had to own her
self beaten.-M Mobile Register.