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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-04-28
A FEARFUL TORNADO
SWEEPS THROUGH THE west PLAY.
ING HAVOC.
Fifteen Were Killed and M.nv Tr.,.
storm Passes Through Arkansas. Tex
Kansas and Indian Territory.

Fifteen We're Killed and Many Intured-
| Storm Passes Through Arkan.a.. Te1.
Kansas and Indian Territory.
st. Couis, April 25.-Fifteen
dead and scores of injured mark the
path of tornado which swept
through Missouri, Arkansas, Texas,
Kansas and Indian Territory yester-
day and today. The greatest loss
of life thus far reported was in
Indian Territory, the dead In two
places there numbering thirteen
with sixteen others seriously lniur-
ed. Arkansas added the other two
to the death roll.
TOrrential rain followed the tor.
nado, and as consequence manv
rivers are near the danger mark and
scores of small streams have over
flowed their banks Nebraska and
Iowa were on the edge of the de-
vastating storm and flood conditions
now prevail in many sections of
those states. In a number of cases
houses have been swept away by
the rushing waters, their occupants
having narrow escapes. Thousands
of acres of farm land, especially in
he bottoms, are under water. and
much damage has been done to
Wheat and other growing crops.
Seven persons met instant death
md ten others were seriously ipjur-
ID in the tornado at Falkland, In
liam Ty., and half dozen business
'locks were leveled to the ground.
'our miles south of Falkland fhe /
ountry was swept clean of farm +,
ouses and barns, but it has been
impossible to obtain definite infor- I
nation as to the fate of the residents
f that section.
Near Pryor Greek six persons :
Tere killed. II
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-04-28
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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-04-28

Goldsboro, \. C., April ga
fire which originated In the finish
ing room of the Wayne Agricultural
Works did considerable damage this
afternoon. The wind was blowing
gale firm the south, aid in q
short while the hull house Of the
Goldsboro Oil Mill was on fire.
The Agricultural works suffered a
lost Of 81 200. covered ky insurance.
The loss of the oil mill will amount
TO betn cen $4,000 and $4,000
which is covered by insurance.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-04-28

Hundreds of huge whales are now
being killed annually in the New
foundland seas and a most lucrative
pursuit 1t has been found to be. In
the May 81 cosmopolitan" P. T.
McGrath gives graphic account of
how the industry is carried on in
whale steamers armed with harpoon-
guns and manned trained crews.
Oftentimes there is great danger in
the occupation. The articles is
cOpiously illustrated.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-04-28

Some days ago the Chariot
News stated that out Of s. 500 listed
polls In Mecklenburg county that
full 1000 Of them had failed TO pay
their poll-tax. There are several
hundred In Wake county that have
failed TO pay their poll-tax, and We
are informed that nearly all of them
are democrats. They voted for the
last legislature that disfranchised
them.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-04-28

at is not surprising that he has
left the governors chair and gone
to the mountains when you think
OF that State railroad stencil. It
is enough to drive the billy goats
from eastern North Caroline.
PIES Paper.
But apparently it ALL smells
sweet to the nostrils OF the "Buffa-
loe calf7'-and why shouldn't it?
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-04-28
A Voice From Hyde County

EDITOR CAUCAs1AN:-I see tho
democrats have asked whether
there will be any Populist conven-
tion or not and as I have been a
Populist from the first organization
OF the Party would like to say to
the Populist of our State, that as
all remember that when we run a
ticket the Democrats do more dirtv
work against us than they do against
all other parties in the State, so 7
favor having no populist ticket in
the field this time, let them have it
straight Republican.
w. A. RUSS.
T. s. Would like for Hon.
Marion Butler to head the list for
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-04-28

Washington, d. C., April 49,
After two hours debate on ii this
afternoon, the House passed Repre-
sentative Smail'- bill authorizing
the erection Of q light house aud
for signal on Diamond Shoals. of
Cape Hatters, on the cast Of North
Carolina.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-04-28
Died While Shouting.

Salisbury, N. c., April 26.-As
the result of religious enthusiasm
ehgendered at colored revival
held here Saturday night Betty
helly, colored and aged, about
nifty live yiars, died while shoutinp
me woman weighed about 800
pounds and lived about an hour
a1ter being seized with the fit of
hysteria.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-04-28

Promotion for Judge Pritchard.
AS we go to press we are inform.
ed that Jeter Pritchard has been ap-
pointed to succeed Judge Simonton,
decreased.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-04-28

Mr.. J. l.. Ramsey has launched q
new weekly paper in Raleigh.
known as the Raleigh ENTERPRISE.
He says the paper will be independ-
emit In politics. The first issus came
from the press last Thursday and
proved to be quite an interesting
number.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-04-28

The weather man, announced
two months ago that the eck-bone
of Winter was broken. The old
thing has lived q long time with .
broken back.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-04-28

If you are liable for 9 poll-tax for
1903 you should pay 1t at once. as
there remains only two more days
in which you can pay 1t and save
your vote.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-04-28
Republicans Urse Benbow.

Winston Salem, N. c., April 26.
1t is announced that the Republic
cans of this the Fifth district, will
nominate Mr. J. T. Benbow, a we'll
known lawyer here for Congress.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-04-28

The democratic gnfters having been
getting that $72, 900 oil Of II yearly
for the In Il sevenI years 1t must
be stopped.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-04-28

The most careful hen can't find
things where she lay. ihem.-Ex.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-04-28

Your poll-tax must be paid before
May lst Or you can't vote this fall
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-04-28

Two Manufarsurisx Plants NJ soidseoro
DamaE~d.
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CONGRESSIONAL DOINGS.
What the House and Senate Arc
Talking About
More Smoot Testimony.

The Senate committee on elections
and privileges met for the purpose
Of hearing the representation Of the
attorneys on both sides Of the case
involving the right Of Senator Smoot
of Utah to occupy his seat. Former
Representative Taylor of Ohio, ap-
peared for some Of the protestants and
T. P. Stephenson for those who are
represented by the Nationl Reform
Association. S. A. Worthington and
Waldemar Van Cott were present in
behalf of Senator Smoot, who also
was in attendance. The first presen-
tation was made by Mr.. Taylor, who
began his argument by saying that
he did not know that any proof would
be presented in support Of the charge
that Mr.. Smoot was polygamist. Mr.
Taylor said the protestants expected
to prove the following charges:
That the Mormon priesthood as
sumes to exercise supreme authority
in all things, temporal and spiritual,
civil and political; that they promul-
gate the doctrine Of polygsny without
reservation; that the president Of the
Mormon Church and a majority Of the
twelve apostles now practice poly.
gamy and polygamous co-habitation
and some of them have taken poly
gamous wives since the manifesto of
1890; plural marriage ceremonies have
been performed by the Church and
Mormons have taken plural wives
since that time"
Mr.. Worthington in reply laid down
the general proposition that the Sen.
ate was without jurisdiction Of often.
ses which may have been committed
before a member in connection with
his election.
do you mean,' asked Senator Pet
tus, a member Of the committee, that
this body is not permitted to inquire
as to any moral quality Of one of its
members with view to his expulsion;
that, no matter what he did or said
before his election the election puri.
fled him."
Mr.. Worthington replied that such
was his meaning. In reply to ques-
ton from Senator Hopkins as to what
would be the effect If the offenses
should be of a continuing character,
Mr.. Worthington admitted that the
Senate would have jurisdiction.
Mr.. Van Cott made a statement In
Senator Smoot's behalf. He invited
the fullest inquiry into Senator
Smoot's life. I'VE throw down the
bars" he said, "and invite you to in
vestigate his entire career"
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Gen. Gordon Lies In State.

Atlanta, Special.-Banked in masses
Of flowers, the offerings OF loving
friends, and covered with the Con-
federate flag, the body Of Gen. John B.
Gordon lay in state from early Wed
nesday morning until a late hour at
night In the capitol OF the State ne
loved. Through the long hours un-
ending lines Of veterans, citizens, men.
women and even children. trooped
past the casket, catching a feeting
glimpse Of the dead commander. Ii
one would know the love and venera-
ton and grief Of Georgia's citizens,
he had but to watch these people.
Sad faces were wet with tears. Old
men who remembered the towering
form in the prime OF life, and on the
field of battle, grasped hands in silent
sympathy, for words were powerless
to express the feeling Of loss that per.
vades the South tonight.
Stationed as guard Of honor about
the remains Of the body, details from
the State militia stood immovable and
yet the discipline Of the soldier did
not prevent these stern men involun'
tarily from brushing aside unbidden
tears as they witnessed some OF the
expressions Of grief. The body arriv.
ed at Atlanta this morning from Mia
mi, where his last struggle ended Sat.
urday night At the State line OF
Georgia it was received from the
hands Of Florida's citizens and SOL
diers by an escort from the friends
in his own State. At the station here
it was received by a military escort
and, despite the cold Of Georgia win
ter day and the early hour, hundreds
had gathered to receive the remains.
The body was taken at once to the
rotunda Of the State capitol, where
place of honor had been provided near
the picture Of the dead general, placed
on the walls of the capitol when he
was Governor Of the State. which
looked down from its draping OF black.
Quickly the guard was stationed and
even at the early hour, when these
arrangements had been completed. be-
gan the procession which has been
unbroken for Is hours.
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Suit COMPROMISED.

Pensacola, Fla, Specialize suit
of Judge w. A. Milikan, of New York,
against Martin H. Sullivan, OF this
city, for 100000, claimed as COM
mission for the sale Of a large body OF
land to Russell A. Alger and others.
was settled, Sullivan depositing a
check $55,000, subject to the order OF
the United States Court. The sale was
made several years ago, and since
that time several judgements have
been rendered in favor Of Judge Mill
ken, the most recent one by the Sup.
rene Court Of the United States. ABOUT
two weeks ago. The result Of the com.
promise.
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ten FELL FROM 9th FLOOR.
Eight Killed and Two Injured by
Accident,

st. Louis, Special.-A crowd OF en-
ployes pressing against the elevator
gate on the sixth floor OF the Brown
Shoe Company building, at Seventh
street and Washington avenue caus-
ed the gate to give way, and ten per-
sons were plunged down the smart.
Six were taken out dead and the other
four, seriously injured, were hurried
to the city hospital. Two died short
ly after reaching the hospital. One
Of the injured died soon after reach
ing the hospital, without regalnlng
consciousness. The employees had as
sembled at the close Of work in the
corridors on the different floors, wait
ing for the elevator to take theth
down. The elevator was at the seventh
floor receiving passengers when tnose
ON the sixth floor, eager to get near
the door and be first into the cage,
began to push toward the gate SUD
denly the gate gave way, just as the
elevator started to descend, apd ten
of the employees plunged head hrSt
down the shaft.
The dead are: Joseph Provazenik,
George. Rothmann. Frank Weinberger
(died at hospitaD Antonio Giacoma'
and three unidentified. James John
son, the elevator operator, was taken
into custody by the police, pending an
investigation. Johnson said the eleva,
tor gate did not break, but that it had
been raised by employees while walt
ing for the car to descend to the floor,
and suddenly employees in the rear
Of the crowd began pushing, precipi'
tating them down the shaft Super
intendent Fray corroborated John
sons story.
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Seaboard Train Held Up.

McClenny, Fla, Special-Pessenger
train No. 76, east-bound on the Sea-
board Air Line, was held up one mile
east Of Sanderson, at 7:45 Saturday
night, by four white men. The door Of
the baggage car was blown open with
dynamite, the robbers mistaking this
car for the express car.
The engine was stopped by vol.
ley of shots fired into the cab. The
fireman and engineer were taken off
the engine and escorted to the second
class coach, and the robbers ran the
train ahead about a half mile, when
they blew open the baggage car. The
train conductor went forward, but was
fired on and driven back to the Goa
ches. Conductor L. S. Speck was
dead-heading over the line, called for
firearms and volunteers. N. H. Har-
rison, claim agent of the road; B. B.
Mccall, travelling auditor and ]. C..
Williamson, travelling freight agent,
responded, and the four went forward,
opened fire and drove the robbers
off. Conductor Peck took the throt-
tie and ran the train four miles down
the road. The robbers secured no
booty and made no attempt to rob
the passengers, but there was great
excitement in the passenger coach.
The sheiffs of Duval and Baker coun.
ties went in pursuit with blood
hounds.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-01-21
Missing Boy r1urdered.

Charleston. S. c., Special.-The body
of young Howell, wbP disappeared
from his home in Columbia on Christ
mas day, and for whom such exten-
sive searches have been made. was dis
covered by hunters this afternoon. He
was murdered and the axe with which
the deed was committed was found
nearby. Howell had been struck from
the rear on the crown OF his head
which was crushed. Howell went oui
with a negro to cut holly bushes.
The negro, who has since disappeared
returned to the city without him and
reported that Howell had gone to his
home
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-01-21
Editors Endorse Roosevelt.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Special.-The Repub-
lican editors of Missouri, in convention
here, adopted the following resolution:
Resolved, That the president Of this
association be instructed to telegraph
President Roosevelt its congratulations
upon his patriotic, consistent attitude
in connection with the Republic Of
Panama, and inform him that the Re-
publican press Of Missouri is unit for
his denomination at Chicago next
June"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-01-21

weight Of years came from long ais
tances to join theoir tributes with 9TH
ers TO the dead commander. The th-one
that watched the procession numbered
nearly 10000 and included strangers
from distant cities and States.
The ceremonies at the grave were
simple. AS the body was lowered In
to the earth a squad from the Fifth
Georgia Infantry fired three volleys
and taps was sounded. Prayer was OF
fered by Rev. w. G. Woodbridge. pas
tor of General Gordon's church a.
Kirkwood his suburban home. The
HYMN. Near. My God. to Thee" wa:
played by the Fifth Regiment band ane
this was followed by prayer by Chap
lain Jones.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-01-21
No Truth in Rumor.

New York Special.-A statement
was telegraphed from New Orleans
Wednesday afternoon to the effect
that prices on the cotton exchange
were affected near the close by a
statement that the Associated Press
had issued a war bulletin. AS mem
bers Of the Associated Press are aware
no such bulletin was issued by the AS
sociated Press during the day, and II
the name Of the Association was used
under such circumstances any such
statement WIS false, and any action OF
this character was reprehensible.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-01-21
Mercantile Fleets.

Compared with the year 1901. the
German, English, Danish, Dutch,
French, Italian, Austro-Hungarian and
Greek flags show an increase, espe-
cially the two latter; the Norwegian,
Russian and Spanish flags show a de.
crease. Non-European flags are sci.
dom seen at Hamburg. In 1902 only
one American ship, of 2, LAT tons; one
Brazilian ship, of 121 tons, and one
Argentine ship, Of LOGS tons, entered
the harbor.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-01-21
A $4,000 Fire.

Scranton. Pa. Special.-The Oily
phant breaker and washery Of the Del
aware & Hudson Company at Olyphact
was totally destroyed by 6pevSN T.
A hot journal is Ssgposed I've
started the hlaze The breaker one
Of the largest and most moder "a the
STATE, having a capacity of 2,200 tons
a day. 1t prepared coal fer six open
ings. Upwards of $500 hands will be
thrown idle for two months or moro.
Less estimated at $4,000.
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Officials to Attend.

The South Carolina Legislature
convened at noon Tuesday, and after
the reading of Gov. Heyward's first an
nual message, the step taken was the
passage of a concurrent resolution
designating the Governor, the Chie'
Justice of the Supreme Court, three
members of the Senate and five o!
she House to attend the funeral oi
Gen. Gordon as representatives OF the
state of Georgia. Gen. Gordon is
gratefully remembered in South Caro-
lima for his cooperation with Gen
Wade Hampton in 1876.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-01-21
r1rs. Hobson Dead.

Boulder, COL, Special.-The mother
of Capt. Richmond P. Hobson died at
the home of Shirley Davis Sunday.
after long illness. Her son was with
her when she died and will leave with
the remains tomorrow for Greensboro.
Ala, where they will be inferred. Mrs.
Hobson came to Boulder last summer
for her health. She was 10 years Of
age.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-01-21
Freedmen's Aid Society.

At a meeting Of the board Of man.
ayers Of the Freedmen's Aid and
Southern Educational Society, held In
Cincinnati it was decided to rebuild
Walden University at Nashville, Tenn.
which was recently destroyed by fire
Plans will be formulated soon for the
raising of funds for rebuilding pur-
poses.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-01-21

be
@tHfE@ called for Either America and South
&M wy at concede
all Few Ss 4'ip people understand how auu,y nu. has
against the barriers Of Persia
posts nave een
frontier line Asia and probably
China India and even Persia unless determined
frontis IS by the rest of the world
exhibited toward the
the least familiar with the situation has
Northern China with the
completed her batp In sufficient numbers it
be impossible to dslodge her.
deliberately had intention
andshe s ready today to begin battle
visiting
ago asked question
China Then added after moment She
The and fighting
handle with
accuracy they have all the elements hrsa private
soldiers
built navies the eastern harb of Asia the
Northern
combat that
estimated with
The little japanese
unorgazd The English will have enough do to
India.
Meanwhile
another 4O0Oo0O0 subjects
builds will be
America of strength, might
future regret present Indifference
world would Republican We have been intent
world that have failed reflect what Co.'S
world today Russia her will quietly
like children without comprehension OF what the future Will
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-01-21
Wonderful Love
By Beatrice Fairfax

love! 1t demands much and 1t
: !
II q little
with the purest and tenderest love
little maid OF
~ lifetime but
wv She the dream love
II of his best
OF delight
sof at love at first sight.
the world has KNOWN fell mady
oyethe the lovely child Beatrice.
nothing all
unforgvng Our faith is not always strong beyond
doubt be Influenced by appearances
crystal he knew her at
and though the its orbit
and lived his great and noble
though the not for him. life
beautiful Of its gentle radiance
always have the love- are we not ten
oved?-New York Journal
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bills paid uswhen male
distinctly enjoyabe admired which no
gratifying In spite Of the pponder-
nhborhoo the Mountains Of the
anything like this
Stead despsed
making when had occurred
to WI anything else?
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-01-21

He know hat
probability his bendd
knee hard
masculine that If he did know 1t he would
sey likely around and fall in love with her.
showerng his
little girl All went well until
friendship taking for granted that
At his fears aroused
nothing girl
pleasure
self-never"
week later did not the
thought married through
time Of her little
Mary"
sensible look
husbandNew York American.