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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-03-24
THE CANAL COMMISSION.
The Body Meets for the Firat Time. In.
structions From the President.

The Body Meets for the First Time. In
structions From the President.
Washington, March % -Prelimi-
nary work was begun today by the
Isthmian Canal Commission. The
first full meeting of the commission
was held in the offices of Admiral
Walker, the chairman. Little of
importance was accomplished, the
session resolving itself into an in
formal discussion of various features
of the preliminary work ard Of pre-
paration for the first visit of the COM
mission to Panama.
General instructions to the men,
bers of the commission were con-
tanned in letter from President
Roosevelt to the commission under
date of March 8. The letter. which
was read ut the meeting, says that
the commission has beeA appointed
"tO undertake the most important
and also the most formidable engi-
neering feat that has hitherto been
attempted 1t says the commits
sion has been chosen purely because
of "personal and professional repu-
tations for integrity and ability"
that it represents neither section nor
party and as to the majority the
President has not the slightest idea
what their political affiliations are.
The letter says the President will
not hesitate to remove any member
falling to give the best service it is
possible to procure, but so long as
efficient service is rendered "you
may rest assured of my hearty sup
port and backing" The letter says
the same principles should apply to
the choice of subordinates, that any
employe who falls short of expecta-
lions should be dismissed without
the slightest heed to any backing or
influence he may have. The letter
continues
81 assume as a matter of course
that in dealing with contractors you
will act on precisely the principles
which would apply in any great pri-
vate business undertaking.
GAS to the details of the work
itself 1 have but little to say. It is
to be done as expeditiously as posi-
BILE, and as economically as is con.
sistent without thoroughness. This
is one matter to which 1 wish to ask
your special attention; the question
of sanitation and hygiene. You viii
take measures to secure the best
medical experts for this purpose VIII.
you can obtain and you will, o.
course, make the contractors submit
as implicitly as your own employee
to all the rules and regulations O.
medical department under you. ]
presume you will find it best to have
one head for this medical depart
ment, but that 1 shall leave to you
own judgment.
"The plans are to be CAREFUL,
made with a view to the needs no
only of the moment, but of the flu
ture. The expenditures are to b
supervised as rigously as if the,
were being made for a private col
poration dependent for ITS profit
upon the returns. You are to secur
the best talent this country can al
ford to meet the conditions create
by every need which may arise
The methods for achieving the re
suits must be yours. What this n.
ton will insist upon is that the n
T suits be achieved"
"THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
President Roosevelt entertaine
the members of the commission an
Secretary Taft at luncheon today.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-03-24

Raleigh, n. C.. March "a, 1904.
Entered at the Post Office in Raleigh
NC, a. second-class mail matter.
rh. Fact. In the Cas-. Of Cal. Power.

The Fact. in the Case Of Cal. b Powers
Stricking, sensational, thrilling In
its live and absorbing interest in the
startling revelation made In the
March McClure's by Samuel Hop
kins Adams In pain and forceful
statement Of the facts In the "Case
of the State Of Kentucky versus
Caleb Powers" In spite Of a
national interest in the great POI
Itical tragedy which 50 recently rent
Kentucky in twain the surprising
thing il that there has nowhere ap-
peared anything like complete and
accurate statement Of it's dramatic
details. 1t is stated on the editorial
authority of McClure's, and fully
substantiated, that at the time Of
the trials Of Caleb Powers for the
murder Of William Goebel, who
died Governor Of Kentucky four
wears ago, from the rife shot Of an
unknown assassin, the newspaper
reports which were sent out both
by commission and bias presented an
entirely distorted view of the case.
The impression of the defendants
guilt thus created was so widespread
that, outside of Kentucky, the con-
viction of Powers was universally
accepted az righteous. Mr.. Adams
article proposes to deal with the
actual facts in the case, without re-
spect to political opinion. Nothing
short of a revelation is the result.
Simply, directly and vigorously
Mr.. Adams tells the dramatic story
of the political feud which culmi-
mated i'm the death Of Gobel. He
describes the political situation in
Kentucky which precipitated the
tragedy, as much as is definitely
known of the tragedy itself, events
connected with it, the arrest and
trial of Secretary of State Caleb
Powers; Jim Howard, the mountain
feudist, and Henry YOutsey. the
proven faker and manifest degene-
rate. The three trials of Powers are
described as mere trave5ties of
Justice. The Republican leader was
each time condemned in advance by
solidly Democratic juries picked for
that purpose, before prejudiced
judges on evidence totally INSULT
cieht.
The character sketch Mr.. Adams
draws of Powers is most attrac-
tive. 1t is that Of fine, strong,
young mountaineer Of untiinching,
courage, cool and unbrOken selfpos-
session even when standing in the
very shadows of the gallOws. Mr..
Adams rightly places the RESPONSE
bility for Powers conviction and
threatened death upon the State of
Kentucky. Under similar circum-
stances Powers fate might have
been precipitated by either political
party in Kentucky. 1t is not the
party, but the system, which is at
fault.
This timely article adds matar-
tally to McClure's' reputation as en-
exponent of national journalism.
Tearing the veil of craftsmanship
from the case it lets in the light of
unbiased truth which in simple JUS
tice and common humanity is due.
In the light of an enlightened pub
lie sentiment it does not seem pos
sible that the State of Kentucky will
care to assume the Onus of legal
lynching, no matter how bitter may
be the political feud which would
inspire it.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-03-24
Salisbury Criminals Arrested.

Lynchburg. Va, March 21.-
Ernest Murphy has been arrested
here charged with shooting Chief of
Police Miller of Salisbury, n. O.,
Saturday, March IL. Two men who
were with Murphy were also arrest
ed and are thought to be his part
ners, Pete O'Neal and Joph Maui
neg. Murphy claims that he is in
nocent, and the other two assert that
they are not the right men.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-03-24
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Trains leaves Raleigh as follows /:
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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-03-24

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of character and good reputation in
each State Zone in this county re-
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established wealthy business house of
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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-03-24
The North Carolina

CoURsEs-Lierary Commercial Classical Domestic Science til
Manual Training Pedagogical and Music
Give leading Diplomas Advanced leading
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September 1903 board in dormitories
Pill feetution applications should be madebefe July 18TH
pandence invited desiring and
hers. For catalogue and other inform alton address
CARLES d. McIVER President, Greensboro, n. 9.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-03-24
WANTED

SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE in this
county and adjoining territories to
represent and advertise an old estab-
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600 Monon Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-03-24
Judge Russell Sits Up.

Baltimore, March 22.-At mid
night the physicians at John Hop
kins Hospital report that the con-
dition Of former Governor Russell,
of North Carolina, is improving.
He sat up awhile during the day
and conversed with Mrs. Russell
and other relatives.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-03-24
Southern Railway Special Rates

Raleigh to Atlanta, Ga. and return
plus % cents account Department of
superintendent National Educa-
tional Association, Tickets on sale
Feb. 21st and 22nd, final limit Feb.
9th.
An extension of limit can be OBJ
tanned on payment of fee of 80
cents, good returning until March
31st.
Stop over privilege will be allow
ed on either going or return journey.
For full particulars Pullman, res
ervations, etc. call on any agent
Southern Railway or address,
e. E. GREEN, G. T. A.,
Raleigh, n. @.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-03-24
PEARS0n'S MAGAZINE AND TINE
CAUCASIAN.

BY special arrangements we AVE
decided to continue the offer Of
Pearson's Magazine, a good one dol
lar magazine, and The Caucasian
one year for 1925. This offer will
hold good for month Of September
only.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-03-24

The way to reduce taxes In these
ends OF the earth IL to reduce the
Democratic machine TO q full stop.
and put the taxation power In the
hands Of those who will run the
government OF the State for the
good Of the people, and not for the
peoples money.-Ashevilie Regis.
ter.
The varioua wings Of the Demo
cratic party are "getting together"
with rush nowadays, and the re-
suit 1t about the same IS when the
Russian and japanese armies 'sget
together" They wind up with d
general slaughter and great losses 10
both Sides Union Republican.
If your poll-tax Is paid on or be-
fore May first you can vote, other
wise you cannot unless you wish to
vote for the perpetuation Of the
present Democratic tax system. In
that case you will, perhaps be pro-
vided with the necessary pass TO the
ballot box. If you are Republi-
can your trouble with the Demo-
cratic tax collector will not begin
until after the last day of grace.
After that he will harrass you with
a sharp stick.-Asheville Register.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-03-24
Congressman Thompson Dead,

Washington, D. c., March 21.-
Hon. Charles Winston Thompson,
representing in Congress the Fiji h
district Of Alabama, died at his
apartments at the Metropolitan
Hotel at $3.50 O'Clock Sunday after
noon, after weeks illness, of pneu-
monia.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-03-24
The Postofiice Biowa Open.

Winton, \. c., March 22.-The
post flee here was blown up last
night and about $40 In cash was
secured. Stamps the value OF : SO
were also taken. No clue al to
the scrackers."
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-03-24
DON'T PURCHASE TICKETS

To any point North, West or South
west until you have communicated
with the undersigned. Lowest rates
via Washington and Baltimore
steamers and Royal Blue Line (B. &
o. r. RI Stateroom and Pullman
space reserv d in advance.
RTHUR G. LEWIS.
10 CRANKY treet, (Atlantic Hotel.
Norfolk, Va.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-03-24
Engiish MiiIs' Loss by Corner 1880.
600.

Manchester, March 22.-WiiliAm
Tannersill, a prominent member Of
the Manchester board Of trade, esti-
mates the loss TO the English cotton
mills on account Of the stoppage
through the cotton corner at two
millions and a half dollars.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-03-24
ROBERT d. MCNBILL
Attorney & Counsellor at Law,
OFFICE IN BOND BUILDING,

OFFICE IN BOND BUILDING,
wASHINGTO ID. @.
Formerly Private Secretary to Hon.
J. G. Pritchard.)
Will prosecute pension and patent
claims, represent defendants before
the Honorable Commissioner of
Internal Revenue, and make coec-
lions from various Departments of
the Government, especially for
Postmasters and q. 8. Commits
sioners.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-03-24
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Ave thousand tons or coal are being
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the IAmbert's Point coal piers.
-Four of the vessels which viii carry
the fuel fly the British flag. Three
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Singapore and the fourth at sszebo
japan.
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
A Costly Jest.

It was jest pure and simple that
brought about the war between Eng
land and France in 1887 and ultimately
cost the great William his life. Will
liam, of course, was "great' in more
senses than one. So stout was he in
fact by reason Of his idle and luxurious
life that he could not walk from place
TO place, but had to be carried. One
day his contemporary, Philip of
France, delicately remarked at dinner
that William was like fillet Of beef
on casters and ought to be exhibited at
a prize monarch show" Naturally Will
liam heard Of this and in a furious
rage ordered his troops to invade at
once. This was done, and war COM
menced which ended in the English
king being thrown from his horse and
killed while experimenting the siege
Of Nantes
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
Peculiarities of Eyes.

The human eye in perfect condition
Is able to see objects separately that
are only one minute of arc apart. Put
two objects-as, for instance, two black
circles on a white ground-just one
inch apart and then place them at a
distance of about 2S615 feet AS seen
with the naked eye the apparent space
between the circles will be a minute of
arc. This space is plainly the limit of
detail visible to the unassisted human
eye. Now, it might be supposed that an
insect, having a compound eye, would
be able to see more detail than, we can
do-in other words, could separate
small objects closer together. AS
matter of fact, owing to the small
aperture of the lenses composing the
facets of the eye and the spacing be-
tween the facets, insects see less detail
than we do. DR.. G. tombstone Stoney
separately two objects which are plac-
ed less than one degree apart. In 9TH
err words, to such an insect two silver
coins, lying on a table three inches
apart and viewed from distance ex-
ceeding fourteen and one-third feet
would appear as single object. Bees
and flies, according to the same au-
thority, are still more limited in their
ability to see the details of objects pre-
sented to their eyes. A fly could only
see the two silver coins above describ-
ed separately at distance not exceed
ing about seven feet.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
The Buffalo WaIIoYYs.

A curiosity of the plains is the buffa-
10 wallows. There has not been a
buffalo in them for years, but they are
the same today as they were genera
tons or even centuries ago. They are
no longer frequented by cattle, Of
course, and therefore not freshly worn
but they remain to this day barren and
black amid the vast plain of living
green. In the spring they stand full of
water until the advancing summer sun
evaporates it, and then they are bar
rem and black again. They are perfect
circles, some large as a circus ring, and
their basins are packed firm and hard
by the tread and roll of many genera
tons of the bison. Another recollec-
ton here of this extinct race is the
buffalo birds, which abound in great
numbers. Their function now, as in
the time of the bison, is to pick insects
from the backs Of the cattle which
feed on the plains. Sometimes twenty
or more feed on steers back, while
the steer calmly and with evident
pleasure munches buffalo grass.-Kan-
sas City Star.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28

The singing tree of faraway Queens
land is a luxurious shrub, pleasing to
the eye, but dangerous to the touch.
1t grows from two or three inches to
ten or fifteen feet in height and emits
a disagreeable odor. A traveller says:
Sometimes while shooting turkeys in
the shrubs I entirely forgot the sting
ing tree till 1 was warned of its close
proximity by it's smell and have often
found myself in little forest Of them.
I was only once stung, and that very
lightly. Its effects are curious. 1t
leaves no marks, but the pain is mad
dening, and for months afterward the
part when touched is tender in rainy
weather or when it gets wet in wash
ing, etc. have seen man who, treats
ordinary pain lightly roll on the
ground in agony after being stung,
and I have known a horse SO complete
ly mad after getting into a grove of
the trees that he rushed open mouthed
at every one who approached him and
had to be shot. Dogs when stung will
rush about, whining pfteously, biting
pieces from the affected part"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
Lee. military Geniu..

One day during the war between the
states General Lee sent for General
Gordon and said to him: Take these
regiments some--"and go
to Spottsylvania. Be there tomorrow
morning.
In surprise, General Gordon asked
why troops were Aeeded at that partic-
ular spot.
Because replied General Lee,
"Grant will be there"
Nothing had been heard of Grants
movements for long time, but Gen
eral Gordon supposed General Lee had
had some dispatches which had in
formed him of Grants nearness. He
asked if this was so.
NO said Lee, ''but Grant ought to
be there, and he will be-" Lee was a
great general himself and knew what
a great general should do He had
studied out Grants plans from the
place where he last heard of him and
decided where he would next make his
appearance.
General Gordon went to Spottsylva-
mia. Grant was there, and one Of the
fiercest battles OF the war was fought
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
LOWER WATERFORD.

Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Blodgett are
spending some time at his fathers,
Austin Blodgett.
Miss Mary Hird of Beverly, Mass, is
spending the Christmas vacation at her
home.
The Christmas trees in the vestry were
very prettily decorated this year, and
goodly number were present and spent
an enjoyable evening.
Miss Katherine RowelI is enjoying a
vacation at her home in Bradford.
Francis Parker of Upper Waterford has
moved his family into Mrs. Revoir's
house in the village.
Mrs. Royal Ross. who has been spend
ing some time with her daughter, Mrs.
David Bonette. att Whiteheld, N. H..
returned home Friday.
Some of the many Christmas visitors
in town are Mr.. and Mrs. James E.
Parker of Randboro. P. O., at Henry
Morrison's; Mr. and Mrs. William E.
Bowman of New York, Mr.. and Mrs.
Luther S. Jewett of St. Johnsbury al Mr.
and Mrs. E. E Bowman's; Mr.. and Mrs
s. ]. Morrison, 81. B. Morrison, w. G..
Morrison and Miss Anna Carter of St.
Johnsbury at George Morrison's: Mrs.
Inez Clark. Mrs. c. S. Thomas and
Luther Green at Frank Cuttings.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
A. Fall aud a Lesson.

An English gentleman travelling
some years ago in Ireland took a ham,
mer and tacks along with him because
he found dogs cared carpets at all the
inns where he rested. At one Of these
inns he tackled down the carpet, which,
as usual, was loose near the door, and
soon afterward rang the bell for his
dinner. While the carpet was loose
the door could not be opened without
a hard push, SO when the waiter came
up he just Unmatched the door; then,
going back a couple of yards, he rush
ed against it, as his habit was, with
sudden spring to force it open. But
the wrinkles of the carpet were no
longer there to stop it, and. not meet
ing with the expected resistance, the
waiter fell full length into the room
It had never entered his head that so
much trouble might be saved by means
of hammer and a dozen or even half
a dozen tacks until his fall taught him
that makeshift is a very improbable
sort of shift.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-12-28
The One Thing Lacking.

Emperor William II. wrote poem
once which he submitted to a great lit
erary man who dined at the castle for
that purpose particularly. The critic
read it and found his dual duties in
conflict. He had to advise an amateur
poet with an exceptional power for re-
senting hostile comment. He yielded
only very little to the exigencies of
the situation. ''This verse, your maj
esty," he began, "seems to require al
teration in certain respects" The au-
thor took the manuscript and conned
it thoughtfully; then his brow cleared.
"Why," he cried, as one seeing sud-
den light, 81 have actually not signed
the poem! Give me a pen! And the
only fault he saw in the work was
forthwith remedied.