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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16
BUTLER IN MEXICO.

Our Ex-senator Sells Land for a Boer
Colony.
Raleigh Post
Monterey, July 14.-Marion But
Ter, former United States senator
from North Carolina, returned to
Monterey last night from trip to
the State of Tamaulipas, where he
closed a contract with the BOer
Generals Joubert and O'Donnell for
100000 acres of land, to be used for
colonization purposes by the Beers.
The tract is located between the Soto
La Marine River and the Carrazal
river, and fronts for the entire dis.
lance on the Gulf of Mexico. An
option was also taken on an addi.
tional one hundred thousand acres
the sale of which will probably be
cosummated before the end of the
year.
Mr.. Butler was in Monterey near
ly month ago, and at the time
was in correspondence with Gener
ais Joubert and O'Donnell with re
ference to the establishment of tn,
colony on land owned by New
York syndicate, of which he is
member. Subsequently he went t.
Mexico City, where he Joined tn
prospective purchasers, and togethe
they visited the body of land il
Tamaulipas. They were show
over the entire tract, with the N
suit that the generals purchased tn
acreage staked out of section {
one million acres owned by til
syndicate, and arranged for more
be purchased and paid for as needle
by the colOnists.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16
TWO Men Assault A Lady Near Sails
bury.

Salisbury. n. G., July ia re.
port has reached this place OF q
criminal assault viii h occurred In
Barringer town-hip, IrvdelI county.
III Is learned while under the infiu.
ence Of liquor Lester Arthurs and
III. Mill, both white rn.n, went In
the home Of Mrs. Clifton Lipe, re-
siding near Shady Grove church.
end finding Mrs. Lipe alone, Mills
stood at the door and watched while
Arthurs went into the house and
assaulted her. Mrs, LEpe was
severely choked and her clothes
were badly torn. During the scuffie
her cries were heard by her husband
who was near the house and Who
came TO her rescue. However, upon
reaching the door Mills confronted
him with pistol and threatened TO
shoot. Another sccomplice Is re-
ported to have come by at this
Juncture and both Arthurs and
Mills made their escape.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16
Fire Bug Confesses.

Williamson, N. c., July 49,
Sunday morning the handsome
brick store of William Slade,
occupied by Anderson Hassel & Co.,
merchants was burned. It was a
total loss of store and goods. Loss
on goods $4,000, insurance 5000.
loss on store building. $4,000, insur-
ance $4,000. Harrison Bres., adj
joining the store lost heavily from
the removal of goods and other
damage. They had $1,000 insur.
ance which will nearly cover the
damage.
Josephus Williams. who broke
Jail last week, where he was held
for the larceny of money from
A. Z. L. depot some weeks
ago, was suspected of entering tn,
store.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16
Powder Mil An Explosion.

Pittston, Pa, July 13,-The du.
pOnt Powder Company mill at Laf:
fin. two miles from here, was al.
most destroyed by a double ex-
plosion today. Three men were
killed and two injured The vic.
Tins are Joseph Day and his son,
Albert Day, of Pittston, and Alex
ander Moore of Latin. Those killed
were at work in the pressing room.
where the first explosion occurred
The building was smashed to splint.
ers and the bodies were blown sew
eral hundred feet away. The con-
custom caused a simultaneous ex-
plosion in the corning and barrel,
which were also demolished. The
grist mill, pulverizing mill and
the wash shanty took fire and were
emit ely consumed.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16
Savannah, Ca, May TIA 1898

Savannah, Ga, May TIA 1898
The Southern Railway announces
account Southern Baptist Convention
a rate Of one fare plus % cents, for
the round trip, from all points South
Of the Ohio and Potomac. and East
of the Mississippi rivers.
Tickets on sale May 5 to inclu.
sive with final limit May goth, 'O3.
Extension of return limit can be
obtained until June 1st 1908, if de-
posted with Mr.. Jos. Richardson.
Special Agent, ON or before May
goth, and on payment of fee of so
cents.
Every facility for the comfort
and convenience of those attending
this meeting will be provided by
the Southern Railway.
Rate from Raleigh sl0,85.
For Rates, Sleeping car reserva-
lions and other other information,
apply to any agent Of the Southern
Railway or address,
T. E. Green, G.. T. A.
Raleigh. n. @.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16
What Gives US the Blues.

Missouri editor, in a fit of des-
peration, dashed off the following:
"The wind bloweth, the water
foweth, the farmer soweth. the
subscriber oweth, and the Lord
knoweth that we are in need of our
dues. So come a-runnin 'ere we go
a-gunnin'! This thing of dunnin'
gives us the blues."-Ex.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16
Entered at the Post Office in Raleigh
". g.. "a seconi-class mail matter.
Took WIZ. Mon-y and E.aped with An
other Woman.

lexington, y. c., Suly limo.
y. K4ker, a painter and at one time
a policeman OF Lexington, has gone
a-tray. lie has abandoned his wife
ana four little children and gone of
with another mans wife, a Mrs.
Koonce, of rather unsavory reputa
ton, but good looking. A mean
feature in the case is that Raker
took his wife's money, some $40,
all Of his own, borrowed what he
could before he skipped and left
here with some thing like 500,
leaving all bills unpaid and his
wife with nothing.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16

Conscience Fund Payments.

Washington, July IA second
installment Of $500, mailed al
Boston, was received at the treasury
today for the conscience fund. Like
the similar amount received yester.
day, the contribution is I'm the bills
Of 800 each, and the envelopes and
chirogr ply are similar. Treasury
officials are wondering whether
Mondays mail will bring q third
installment and how long the re-
mittance5 will last before the re-
mitter's conscience Is appeased. No
intimation was given Of the manner
in which the government was de-
frauded Of this amount.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16

Children in schools should be
carefully watched in order to guard
against trouble with the eyes, as
Observation-Disclosures is becoming yearly
a more common defect. They
should not be allowed to hold the
books nearer the eyes than fourteen
inches, and must not stoop over their
work.-Ex.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16
Doubtful.

Mamma-Johnny, I left 10 cents
on this shelf little while ago. Did
you take it?
Johnny-Yes'm. There's a poor
old hunchback man that has big
family to support, and 1 gave it to
him.
Mamma-Ah, and where did you
see this poor man.
Johnny-He came to the door
sellin' candies an things.-Phila-
delphia Press.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16

Living at an out of the way place
remote from civilization, a family
is often driven to desperation in
case Of accident, resulting in Burns,
Cuts, Wounds Ulcers, etc, Lay in a
supply of Bucklen's Arnica Save
It's the best on earth. Csc, at any
Drug Store.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16
Quick Arrests.

J. A. Gulledge, of Verbena, Ala,
was twice in the hospital from a Sc
we're case Of piles, causing "a tumors.
A fter doctors and remedies failed,
Bucklin's Arnica Salve quickly ar
rested further Inflammation and
cured him. [ conquers aches and
kills pain. Csc. at all druggists.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16
SHE DIDN'T WEAR A MASK.

But her beauty was completely
hidden by sores, blotches and
pimples till she used Bucklen's
Arnica Salve. Then they vanished
as will all Eruptions, fever sores.
boils, ulcers, carbuncles and felons
from its use. Infallible for cuts,
corns, burns, scalds and Piles.
Cure guaranteed. 25c.
Sold by all druggists.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16
ALLEGED Murderer Captured.

Winston. Salem, N. c., July r.
John r.. Rhodes, charged with the
murder of Cap King, in Stokes
county three weeks ago, has been
captured and is now in Jail at Dan
bury. Thomas Cook, who was i'm
plicated in the shooting of King is
still at large.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16
Special Rsaes Via Th~ s~aAoarsa Air
Line Railway


Line Railway
$50 Raleigh - Jskson Springs, ~. e.
and retus n on accom-. Of Mii-Sum-
MR. Aesttnx Bspss State Cenven-
ton.
sck4on sps,ngs, n. g, June IL
july lit, tickets on sal. June 228d
90 25tn inciu i've. fine. setura limit
July End.
$3.50 p us 81 30 70 r .itimore. Md and
r~tnrn. all rail- or Via L. rtsmosg b
and Bay Lire, n count OF Annug
N citing Grand Lodge h. = .. Elk.
Bait more, Nd july 2Ist-23rd. Tick
&c on s,Ie July 18th is b xni 10th
with hnai limit July Ssh This lick
cts may be extended until July 3i=f
By deposit,ng same with special
Agen; and eepo .iting ti.t0.
f42 OF to Denver. Colo. and return on
account OF the Annual ;onyent ion
Young Peoples society Of chris ian
Endeagor enver, Colo. july ola b
1908 tickets on sale Jane 30sh 10
July 9th. 1903 with faal return
limit Angus 3ist.
SIS. 20 to Saratoga Springs, N G. and
vi oh aESouue Vi I'M -fiai Sohh-
Gil Mobiles OF the Mystic Shrine,
Saratoga Springs, n. q. July eth
10th, 1903. Tic.ets on sale July 9Th
AND 9Th with final limit July Goth.
SIS so Plus 25 cents t. Detroit Mich,
and return on account of internst-
i,naI Convention Epworth League
Detroit, Mich, auly 18th 10Th 1903
Tickets on sale July 18th and 18th
with final return iimit July 20 h
This ticket may be extended until
August 18th by depo1iting ticket
with special Agent and upon pap
ment Of fee of 30 cents
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16

Would quickly leave you, If you
used DIR. Kings New Life Pills.
Thousands of sufferers have proved
their matchless merit for Sick and
Nervous Headaches. They make
pure blood and build up your health
Only - cents, money back if not
cured. Sold by all Druggist.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16

If he'd had itching piles. They're
terribly annoying; but Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve will cure the worst case
of pile on earth. It has cured thou
sands. For injuries, pains o, bodily
eruptions it's the best salve in the
world. Price 25c box. Cure guar
tweed.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little
thing thing that ever was made is
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. These
pills change weakness into strength,
listlessness into energy, brain flag
into mental power. They're won
derful in building up the health.
Only 25c. per box. Sold by drug
gists.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16
IT GIRDLES THE GLOBE.

The tsme of Bucklen's- Arnica Salve,
as the best in the world, extends round
the earth. It's the one perfect healer OF
cuts, corns, burns, bruises, sores, boiis
scalds, ulcers, felons, aches, pains and
all skin eruptions. Only 1nfallible pile
cure. Csc box at all druggists.
Sold by all druggists.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16

and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncommon
for a child to Ie born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. If the child unlp-
ates too often II The
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16

"Do you think Josh's inventions
will work ?n asked Mrs. CorntOssel.
81 hope So" answered her hus-
band. 81 know mighty well that
Josh won't. n-Tit-Bits.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16
a NAnehAke.

Hes namesake of mine"
"But isn't your name John ?"
eyes; they named him some
thing else for my sake."-Michigan
Wrinkle.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16
IF the Baby il Cutting Teeth

Be sure and use that old and we'll
tried remedy, MRS. WINsLOw's
SOOTHING SYRUP, for children teeth
ing. It soothes the child, softens
the gums, allays all pain, cures wind
iclic, and is the best remedy fol
Doarrhea. TWENTY-FIVE cents q bot
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16

If men were as anxious to dc
right as they are to get their rights,
the world would soon be righted.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16

Happiness is an art, and we have
to learn how to be happy, just as
we have to learn how to be good.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16
4. B n. G. RAILROAD,
TIME TABLE "a
To take effect Nov. "a 1901, at
IN

To take effect Nov. "a 1901, at
IL :01 A. M
Time Table No. %, Sept. l
1901,
EASTBOUND TRAINS.
7ally Pass
enger
STATIONS
Daily
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16
why the Democratic Party Stands.
Yellow Jacket.

Yellow Jacket.
Some curious cranks has reared
up on his hind feet and asked,
"What does the democratic party
stand for? Well, Bud, we suppose
it stands because it is tired Of run
ming and getting left.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16
Southern Railway

Summer exclusion tickets, season
1903. In effect June 1st to Sep
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16


urine scalds the flesh or if. when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage. it is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting, depend upon it. the cause of
the difficulty is kidney trouble. and the first
step should be towards the treatment of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to a diseased condition of the
kidneys and bladder and not to q habit as
most people suppose.
Women as well as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble.
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. 1t is sold
by druggists. in fifty EE
cent and one dollar aaSasz6k 1s: gee
sizes. You may have Il;
sample bottle by mail as @@
free, also pamphlet tell Home Of Swamp Root
ing all about it. including many of ths
thousands of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Dr.. Kline
& Co.. Ringhamton. N. T.. Be sure an
mention this paper.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16

TIE extreme limit on above tick
cts will be Octo Der 81, 1908, liberal
STOP over privileges allowed in
both directions.
For further particulars write or
call en- T. E. GREEN, G T. A, Raj
eigh, N. G. All phones Ne. AL.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-07-16

by druggists. in fifty
cent and one dollar
sizes. You may have a
sample bottle by mail
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-12-11
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children,
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s' ss:s: IL: :s &MMz&

She was large and aggressive, and
he was small aud peaceable.
"John,' she exclaimed, care you
going to protect me.:"
Here the one no had inadvertently
offended her interrupted.
"Madam," he said, eff lie is going to
to protect you, there is nothing do
ing but if you should decide to pro-
tect yourself viii certainly be under
the necessity of retracting and apollo
giving.
Then he walked away with the
proud consciousness that he had left
two people about as mad as they
be.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-12-11
NEW YORK FASHIONS.

Some sleevee are tucked from the
shoulder to the elbow.
Relief and response effects in trim
ming are noted. Some pretty wool
embroideries come in lace effect.
Tue most chic tailor gowns are of
zibeliue cloth or mannish mix
lures.
Skirts are lined throughout now
in lieu of being made over an inner
drop skirt, as heretofore for the past
few asons
Odd waists and chi dren's f:ocks
are made of pretty pl ids. When
pattern is not too pronounc d., it
makes a charming and Fashionable
costume for a lady, as we'll as her lit
tie daughter.
Bewitching evening gowns of net
with gold and silver or black and sill
yer palett.s are shown at Lord &
Taylor's. The displays made by this
grand old house we're so fine
as now. They send samples of the
newest and fashionable goods upon
application.
Dark heliotrope and mauve are
constantly gaining ground. Some
lovely hats in picture shapes are Of
dark heliotrope with wings of similar
shade.
The craze for beaver hats is noted
on all tides. One enhancing mod-l in
soft p~tarI-Sray trimmed with c. usi'
pink roses appeared on Fifth avenue
yesterday, and was a creation of such
artistic daintiness that it attracted no
end Of admiring comments.
With the deep st mourning may be
worn q wee collar and cuffs of cam
brio. The collar is a simple French
tur oyer affair with hemstitched edge.
Sometimes it has a smart black hem
stitched border or delicate line of
black embroidery.
Pleated ribbon and leather make
catch belts. Those of pleated ribbon
can easily be made at home by clever
fingers.
Furs will be largely INDUCED in by
anybody who can manage to invest in
a scrap of pelt. Squirrel will be in
great demand among ladies and chill
dren.
While Louis XVI coats are highly
favored, yet all sorts of blouse styles
come in for a goodly share of atten.
ton; and the simpler h%ip-length coat
with straight front is we'll liked by
young ladies,
EVELYN CABLE.
A Sco:chman who has a keen ap-
probation of the strong characteris-
tics of his countrymen delights in the
story of a druggist known both for
his thrift and his PHILOSOPHY.
Once he was aroused from a deep
sleep by the ringing of his night
bell.
He went down to his little shop and
sod a dose of rather nauseous medi-
cine to q distressed customer.
"What profit do you make out O
that?" grumbled his wife.
"a ha'penny." was the cheerful
answer.
"And for that bit O. money you'll
lie awake maybe an hour she said
impatiently.
"Never grumble Ger that, woman"
was bis placid answer. "The dose
will keep him awake all night. We
must thank heaven we ha' the profit
and none o the pain O this transact
ton.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-12-11
NDWARD L. LATIMER,

SURVEYOR,
s. HYATTsvILLE, MD.
Will give prompt attention to all bust
ness entrusted to his care, and solicits a
share of public patronage.
~ Subdivisions a specially
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-12-11

' e; :: :: & :, 7; Z :; = ''''''

Gen Hawley says: "The country
will not be safe until every American
is a politician" All right, general,
sit down; it's safe.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-12-11

Bear. the The Kind You Have Always Bought
''f' s i &MMzzm

"How did you ever manage to get
the 60 ID side of that crusty old
uncle of yours? saked Fan,
"Fcd him the good things he liked
when he came to visit US" replied
Nan. "The good side Of any mar is
his inside"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-16
A SENSATIONAL SHOOTING
\ Woman Kills "a Man who Circu-
lated Stories Damaging Her Char
ucter.

Macon, Ca. January 12.-Mrs Effie l..
formerly the wife of Ernest Thompson.
a printer, shot and instantly killed
Robert A. Rigby a student of a bust
ness college here today. The tragedy
took place in the law Office of Marina
duke G. Bayne, an attorney, to whom
she had gone for advice. Mrs. Carson
shot Rigby twice in the head and once
through the heart She emptied her
revolver, the other shots going wild.
She at once delivered herself to the
sheriff, going across the street with the
smoking weapon in her hand.
She was promptly placed in Jail, but
was subsequently released or a bono Of
81, 900.
The ~coroner's jury found a verdict of
voluntary manslaughter.
Mrs. Carson was a teacher of tele-
Sraphy in another business college. She
charged Rigsby had circulated stories
damaging her character. She had gone
to the lawyer with a for RigSby
10 sign, generating her. The lawyer
took the paper to the college n sub
mitted it to RigSby. who declined to
sign. but asked a personal interview.
He went to the lawyers office and i'm
mediately asked the lawyer and his
s~tenographer to step into the hall. The
door was at once closed and locked. In
a few moments the shots rang out and
Mrs. Carson appeared, announcing that
she had killed the a
Rigsby was found on the floor dead,
with his revolver neal his right hand.
What occurred between them Is not
known, except an admission by Mrs.
Carson that he applied an o~pprobrious
epithet to her. Rigsby was originally
from Bowling Green, KY, or Il village
near by, and is said to have been u
member of a family prominent there.
He had conducted a business college in
Tampa. Fla. but had come to Macon to
complete his education, intending to
open another college in June. He was
about % years old. He had previous
TO the killing been threatened by MEM
hers of Mrs. Carson's family. Her
maiden name was Fletcher and she
was born near Macon
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-16
CHILD LABOR IN FACTORIES
Terms of Il Measure Introduced by
Representative Parker in the
House.
Especial 10 The Messenger.)

Especial 10 The M~esSenger.)
Raleigh. y. c., January 12--An i'm
portant bill relating to the employ
ment Of children in factories was intro
duced in the house today by Represen-
tative Parker, of Wayne. It's prOvis-
ions are Section L. Those under twelve
shall not be employed in any factory
unless having widowed mother, or to-
tally disabled father dependent for
their labor for support, or is an orphan
without means: children under ten to
be employed under no circumstances.
Section 2. Requires employers to fill
certificates of age from parents or
guardian of children employed and
keep the same for inspection under
heavy penalties for false certificate or
failure to nave same.
Section 3. Prohibits the employment
of children under sixteen between tho
hours Of eve D. m. and five q. m, for
more than siXty-hOurs any one week or
eleven hours any one day.
Section4. After January lst 1905 no
child under fourteen shall be employ
ed unless it can read and write.
Section .. After January 1st, 1907
none under the age of fourteen sha"
be employed unless it attends schOO'
at least nine weeks Il year not less
than -four week cOnsecutively.
Section 6. Penalty of the violation
Of this act is $50 to $500 fine or impris-
onment in discretion Of Judge.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-01-16
BIG FIRE In NEW YORK
Establishment of Fayer-
Weather and Ladew Completely
Destroyed.

New York. January 12.-Fire early
tfday completely destroyed the eight
story building at Allen and East HOus-
ton street which was occupied by
Fayerweather & Ladew. manufacture
ers Of leather betting. Large quanti-
ties Of oil ana grease We're stored in
the building and this made the fire
fercely hot and caused two explosions.
One OF them nearly caught a squa1 of
firemen with sheets of flame. and as
q result of the other. a water tower of
the fire department was destroyed.
The occupants Of all nearby buildings
including several thickly populated
hCuses were driven out. a portion Of
one of the walls fell on the Second
venue elevated structure and crushed
Z girder. a fire battalion of fifteen
men working on the railroad just got
out Of the way in time to save their
ives. The or gin of the fire has not
been ascertained.
While the loss on the building is es-
ttmated at about $500. 600 George Hull.
che of the managers Of the betting
firm, said thai stock valued at over
5000 900 had been destroyed. The firm
carried 1921 ,0G0 insurance. Edward
Ladew said that their employees who
had been temporarily thrown out of
work would be Sent to the firms fac
tories at Fall River, Mass. Newark,
y. j.. and Charlotte, y. c..