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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1905-02-23
Account of q Transaction that IL Ger.
tainly Discreditable to the State.
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Account of q Transaction that IL Ger
tainly Discreditable to the State.
Lumberton Argus.
The status Of the South Dokots
bond question is an interesting
one.
This State claims that it got only
% cents on the dollar for the bonds
though they were regularly issued
and secured by mortgage on the
States stock in the w. N. G. r. R.
In 1879, IL years after their issue,
the State impoverished by the rule
of the ''carpet baggers," who fol-
lowed the war, proposed a compro.
mise Of its debts, including the is.
sue Of bonds in litigation, at %
cents on the dollar. But in the
meantime 324 Of the bonds had
been bought by Schafer Bros. at the
price of IS cents on the dollar, the
estimated value of the bonds hav-
ing, presumably, increased as the
State recovered from its bankrupt
condition and the railroad became
more valuable. Accordingly schafer
Bros. refused to accept % cents on
the dollar and held the bonds 25
years.
Last year they gave South Dakota
10 Of the bonds as an endowment of
it's university, and South Dakota
did what no individual can dot
fued this State, and after the suit
had run its full course, South Da-
kota held a judgment from the
United States Supreme Court against
this State for the amount of the ten
bonds, with interest, and the United
States marshal was directed to sell
ten shares Of the States stock in
the w. N. G. B. r. and apply the
proceeds to the settlement of those
bonds.
Subsequently, at the request of
the attorney general Of North Car
olina. the sale was postponed to
allow the Legislature to investigate
the claim and take some course to
prevent the spectacle Of the States
stock being hawked at public auc-
ton. But in the meantime, the
State Democratic Convention de-
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1905-02-23

How can State expect its citi-
zens to be honest and pay its just
debts, unless the State sets them
the example?
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1905-02-23

DETECTIVES, Responsible, Sharp
Daring Young Men everywhere.
Experience unnecessary. Enclose
stamp for particulars. Grandell's
Detective Bureau, Philadelphia, Pa
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1905-02-23
THE NORTH CAROLINA
State Normal and Industrial College
Literary
Classical
Scientific
Peda0onfcal


Pedagogical Ofus
Five cous leading to Diplomas Advanced leading to ~
wen equipped Practice and Observation Faculty
oo. Board laundry tution and text books
year For non-Tesidents Thirteenth
Dens September g. 1904. To In the
applications should be July 18th C
Pliers. For catalogue other Information address
CHARLES D. MCIVER, President
GREENSBORO. NJ
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1905-02-23

About forty new bills were in.
troduced in the House Saturday,
some not even of local importance.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1905-02-23
DEMOCRATIC DAYS ARE NUM-
BERED.

A Few Men Have Too Long Been the
Self Constituted Leaders-The Cry of
Negro Domination VIII No
Longer Brighten the
Voters OF the
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1905-02-23

The house committee on insur-
ance Saturday afternoon considered
favorably Representative Hankins'
bill to put fire protection in the
state buildings and institutions, at
an expense Of some $4,000. Sena.
tor Manson's bill to appropriate $780,
900 for fire insurance on the states
property and Senator Odell's bill
calling for the appointment Of an
accountant to audit the finances of
the insurance department..
The senate substitute resolution
for a special committee Of two
senators and three members Of the
house to act with the governor and
council Of state, get all information
possible regarding the South Dakota
bond matter and recommend such
legislation as may seem advisable,
promptly passed the House and
the speaker named Mr.. Murphy of
Rowan, Mr.. Cohield and DR.. Cor
don Of Guilford as the committee
for the House.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1905-02-23
With the Lawmakers.

Chickens will again be permitted
to run at large in Chatham county.
A bill passed the House Saturday
giving the governor the power to
order the arrest Of any pardoned
convict upon the news of his violat-
ing any law of the land, to serve
out the remainder Of his term In
prison.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1905-02-23

Maj. Fewsl NO Longer Votes for "Yel.
low Dog" Even II he 10 Labeled "Dem
ocrat'.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
AnnistOn, Piedmont and Jacksonville
 Name Officers.

Anniston, April S.-(Special. )-The municipal election of Anniston, Jack sonville and Piedmont, in this county, were held today. In Anuiston the re- suit was as follows. all the Democratic nominees being elected: Mayor, L. E, Kilby, without opposition; Councilmen Ross Blackman, F. P. Cooper, H. P. Higgins, W. O. Ward, J. D. Thompson. R. H. Todd, Jr.. NJ. Markstein, J. l.. Wilkle and W. E. M. Lewis. Harry Powell and IT. H. Fitzgerald tied. There was opposition in the Third, Fourth and Fifth Wards. The race in the Fifth Ward was hot. an indepen- dent tying the nominee. He will be elected by the Council.
 It Is thought the successful candi- dates in Jacksonville were as follows: H. L. Stevenson, Mayor; Councilmen. W. B, Arberry, J. D. and J. F. Crow, J. D. Hammond. J. H. Rowan and A. L. Stewart.
 The contest at Jacksonville was warm. Stevenson winning by eleven votes over, Wilkinson his opponent.
 In Piedmont the following were elected: Mayor E. c. Harris; Council men. William Formby, R. F. Hughes, E. D. Mcclellan, J. F. Morgan. F. c Roberts and P. F. Wolff. There was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
BANK CELEBRATES.
First Anniversary Enjoyable Occasion
 in Mobile.

First AMMEVeT9AEy kSmJOyADLC OCCHShOm
 in Mobile.
 Mobile, April 3-(Special)- )-One year ago today the Bank of Mobile. Nation al Banking Association, opened It's doors for business. Tonight in the Aldine Cafe the anniversary was cele- brated by the officers. directors, em- ployes, representatives of the First National Bank, local press and The Advertiser. The menu was of the finest and thoroughly enjoyed. Hon. Joseph Lyons officiated as toastmaster and paid a glowing tribute to President Michael J. McDermott, who was the organizer and promoter of the institu- tion, and through whose indominable energy the institution showed 30 per cent increase of deposits within twelve months.
 MT. McDermott in a modest manner. spoke of the institution and its growth and paid high tribute to the first vice. president, Sidney Lowenstein, who with his uncle had enabled the bank to be- come what it is The two gentlemen were loudly praised by MT. McDermott.
 Messrs Craighead for The Register. Hamburger for The Herald and Com mercial Club. Cothran for The Item and Cosminsky for The Advertiser be- Others present spoke of the city and its banking institutions, the infant of them all making the greatest showing in a single year.
 The speech making lasted until II o'clock. A pretty feature was a silent toast to one of the promoters and & director whose death occurred on the day of the birth of the bank, Edwin Mccartney.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
NOTICE

Is hereby given, that the Board of Con- vict Inspectors of the State or Alabama
 .Sot odS nre conv S suitable to the labor Of mining coal Inc
 labor to begin the first day of January.
 It is desired that the bids may be made for mining coal by the ton, at much per
 ton, delivered over the tipple. and so much
 per ton delivered at the mouth Of the rooms
 It is further suggested that the Convict
 Inspectors will reserve the right in the mak-
 ing any contract for the hire of the labor
 of 300 convicts or more, to withdraw from
 the contract, many as 100 of said con
 yIcts. at any time when they see proper to
 do so thus looking to the opening of
 mine on account of the State of Alabama
 It is further suggested, that in the mak- ing of any contract or contracts for the hire
 of the labor of conyicts. the party of the second part will be required to furnish a, thoroughly equipped prison, safe and com niture, beds and bedding, pillows, water works, all clean and sound, a thoroughly equipped cook room. with all necessary sound and useful ranges. cooking utensils of every description. dining room with all necessary dining room furniture and equip
 ments. bath house and wash house, with all necessary tubs, bathing tubs. wash tubs and things of that character, for the of the prison. water and water supplies, and sufficient lighting for the prison. cook room and diningg room and office. and all neces- sary offices for the of this prison. and dwellings for the use of the employees of the prlSOni ana facilities tnOrOugnly prepared and equipped in safe and useful
 mines, and all such other matters and things
 as may be agreed upon between the bidders
 and the Board of Convict Inspectors, wheA the bids shall finally be opened.
 The said bids will be opened the first day of May, and contracts awarded, if any,
 within ten days thereafter The Inspectors hereby reserving to themselves the right to reject any and all bids which may be
 submitted The contracts. if made for
 the hire of the labor of convicts will be l made for one year. from the first day Of January next or two years, or three years. at the option of the Board of Convict In-
 spectors. Witness my hand, March 25. 1905. J. M. CARMICHAEL President Board Convict Inspectors tu-sun
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
MARINE NEWS.

New Orleans, April 8. Cleared: Strs Italian, Br, Howell Liverpool: Atheninia. Evans, Cuban ports via Mobile; Vera. Br. Dunstan Aarhuus via Newport Newse; Els parta Br Rose, Port Limon; Martin saenz, SD, Bilboa via Havana; Venus. Nor. Tysland. Port Limon.
 Port Eads-Arrived: Strs. Jamaican. Br. Brighton, Liverpool; Ellis. Nor, Hansen, Port Limon; Anselm. Br., Rivara, Puerto Cortez; Custodian, Br.. Brown, Liverpool; Comus Kemble. New York; Jamaica, Nor'' Rasmussen, Ceiba; British Trader. Br., Hutchinson. Port Tampa; Dictator. Nor. Gunvaidsen, Bluefields; George Dumois. Nor Sarenssen. Bocas del Toro: park Fluorine Dix. Port Spain. Sailed: Strs. Adelheid Manzell. Dutch, Schutt Hamburg.
 Mobile Arrived: Strs. Cubana, Cuban, Baker, New Orleans; Saratoga, Hathaway. Havana; Rokely. Br., Wheatley, Las Palmas: Harald. Nor. Henricksen. La Ceiba.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
CHICAGo GRAIN AND PRoyIsIoNs.

CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.
 Chicago. April s-cffieial forecast @ Of braska strengthened the wheat market here today. At the close July wheat was up A9%e. Corn is up a shade; % oats @ snow a a vance of 20@25c.
 At the start weakness characterized trad
 ing in h.hs the Tnsn Bit in ntsl on The preponderance of early news was bear ish. Prices at Liverpool were x Q # lower. chiefly because the worlds shipments were larger than expected and because of let- up in European spot demand The for eign market was partly influenced by con- tinued favorable crop conditions in tho American wheat belt Another factor that worked well in the hands of local bears was the report of large receipts of wheat at Min- neapolis and Duluth--arrivals today at the two points being 50s cars against 39s cars the corresponding day in 1904 Predictions had been made that the first receipts in April would show a material decrease from those of a year ago Influenced by the large movement of these two grain centres. longs offered to sell quite literally both here and at the Northwestern markets. The principal bearish factor. however. was con- tinued fine growing weather in the West and Southwest. Sentiment changed sud- denly on an official prediction of colder temperature in Kansas Sand Nebraska. Active covering by shorts caused a quick advance, July selling up to SS%c Some damage reports telegraphed from western Kansas helped to encourage buyers. The market held a firm tone the remainder ot the session. July closed at S7 B @ ssc. Clear ances of wheat and flour were equal to S4.- 900. The amount on passage decreased L. 544. 900 bushels, and the visible supply de- creased 49o,000 bushels. Primary receipts were 705, 800 bushels. compared with 575,- 900 a year ago. Minneapolis. Duluth and Chicago reported receipts of $40 cars, against 54S last week and AIS year ago. Considering the number of bearish influ- ences that affected the situation a com paratively firm tone prevailed in the corn market. Early in the day the market was rather weak. Influenced by a material in- crease in worlds shipments and by liberal local receipts. Weakness of wheat also had depressing effect Shorts covered freely on predictions of colder weather and the market soon became firm. July opened h Q Nc lower at 47@47hc, sold up to 47% Q l7hc and closed at 47Ac Local receipts were b60 cars, with 28 contract grade. Trading in oats was fairly active. Fol lowing an easy opening due to weakness Of other grains the market showed considerable firmness. Elevator interests and shorts were the best buyers. July opened shade to K6hc kIwer at 29h 42s%c. sold up to 29%c and closed at 29K @29%c. Local re- ceipts. 1s3 cars.
 More interest was manifested in pro- visions than has been in evidence for some time past. On active support from packers the market became decidedly strong after an easier opening resulting from decline fin the price of live hogs. July pork was up s6c at $12.97I9. Lard was up 2o@ 22hc at $7.s5 Ribs were 25c higher at ST. 26.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
BOARD OF REVENUE.
Committee Named to Look Into Car
 Company FranchiBes.


 At the weekly meeting of the Board of Revenue of Montgomery County. held at the court house yesterday, a committee consisting of M. B. Tough ton, w. D. Brown and c. L. Matthews was appointed to confer with the City Council as to the granting of a fran chise to the Montgomery Street Rail- way to build a car line on Jefferson Davis Avenue.
 Officers of the Montgomery Street Railway being present suggested fin- ing in Genetta ditch for the improve ment of the extension of South Court Street on which a car he Is prpsed This matter. too, was referred to a committee to confer with the City Council.
 Bids were received for the fine and forfeiture fund and 1t will go to the best bidders.
 Clerk S. T. Westcott being absent by reason of illness no statement of dis bursements was submitted to the board.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
HuntavilIe's City Election is to He Held
 Today.

AOuuSS
 Huntsville. April 3.-(Special )-Ths municipal election which has been pre- ceded by a very war mand lengthy campaign, will occur to morrow. May or Thomas W. Smith stands for re- election to a second term and Alder man E. R. Matthews from the third ward opposes him. Party politics are the candidates are purely local Will Ham Brock, E. W. Pettus, Jesse Young and James W. Blake, are can- didates for aldermen in the first ward In the fourth Dr. W. P. Hooper. Glenn Wells and Charles K. Brown are can diadtes for aldermen. For the past | thirty years the fourth ward mas been represented by negro aldermen but the white voters have concentrated on two men in this election and expect to beat Brown, who is negro. Rev James O. Reavts, secretary of foreign missions In the Presbyterian Church, preached two sermons in the church on that denomination here Sun. day and delivered an address on for" conventio nof the Fifth District Sun" day Schools.
 Miss Alyda Rountree. aged 1T years' died at the home of her father, Chas. A .Rountree. Sunday after brief ill., ness. She was taken with severe headache a few days ago and the phy- sicians In attendance were unable 70 do anything for her.
 John Robinson and Jim Walker, ne- gro employees of a brickyard. engaged in a shooting affray Sunday and Walk CT was seriously wounded. Robinson was chased through the outskirts Of the city by a squad of policemen and finally captured him after about twen- ty shots had been fired at him. He was uninJured.
 The Lachman- -Keetch Amusement Go. is holding a street fair in Huntsville this week under the auspices of the Daughters of America. A queen who will be elected by popular ballot will be crowned Friday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
BROMBERG IS PRESIDENT.
Mobile Man at Head of Harvard Clul
 of Alabama.

The Harvard Club of Alabama, com posed of the alumni of Harvard Uni versity, held its regular annual meet ing in Montgomery yesterday and elected F. G. Bromberg of Mobile President and Hugh Nelson of Mont gomery Secretary and Treasurer of the organization for the ensuing year.
 A committee was appointed to- att tend the annual meeting of Harvard organizations at Louisville. Ky.
 At the close of the meeting the Har- yard alumni entertained at a banquet at Yung's restaurant where an elegant menu was served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
MARKET FOR FUTURES
surIxsH ACREAGE REPORT CAUSED
 OPENING sPURT,
x.xxe Estimate of Receipts st Leading points Promoted Realizing on the Advance--Final Tone Quiet
 and steady.

New York April 3.--The cotton market sxrerfeuced d slight spurt shortly after the opcning owing to . bullish private repoI. of acreage but soon Quieted down ana m the later trading was easy
 The opening was quiet and steady and at q decline of 1 point on June. but generally i6l points higher, which was rather better linn fue on the cables. Business was stim- uiafed to some extent at first by private estimate claiming . probable reduction Tn acfeage of 22 per cent and falling ott n inc use of fertilizer of 25 per cent. but jsrre estimates for the receipts at leading ports promoted realizing on the advance, and after the market had sold up to about the high level of last week, or net gam of 0T points, prices worked off.
 During the balance of the session trad ing was very quiet and while prices were somewhat irregular the market closed wrn. in d point or two of the lowest at net decline of 207 points. The final tone was quiet and steady. Sales of futures were estimated at 1oi, 900 bales.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04

New York April 3.-Coffee-Spot Rio steady. Mild firm; Cordova. 1o@13c.
 sugar-Rew firm; fair refining. 4$c; cen- Refined firm.
 Coffee futures opened steady at unchang- ed prices to a decline of points, which was only a partial response to the decline in the French market and a rather bearjsh est- mate of the April movement. placing the re- ceipts at two Brazilian ports at 350 900
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
NEW ORLEANS COTTON.

New Orleans. April 5-Spot cotton duIL limited offerings check movement Sales i45o bales. including 300 to arrive. Quota tions unchanged.
 Futures opened quiet and steady at an ad- vance of 365 points. and later gained or 6 points additional. but soon thereafter a free sailing movement carried prices down until they were point or two below Sat urday's finals. In the trading May opened ( points higher at SOC. sold up to !. 56c and finally down to 7.44c. The market closed quiet with net losses of 19S points
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04

ELDRIDGE CARR, a negro arrested by Special Officers Payne and Graham of the Montgomery police department lected in butcher bills for his Sn.- ployer, w. G. YelvertOn, was fined $50 and costs in two cases by Recorder Ar rington yesterday afternoon. A third case charging embezzlement was dis missed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04

ways has been the issue. The leaders on the opposing sides are the candi- dates who will be voted upon tomor- row for the mayoralty of the city. John M. Harlan. son of Justice Harlan of the United States Supreme Court Is the Republican candidate.
 Judge Edward F. Dunne of the cir cult court here Is thA Demqnratie nom- inc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
NAVAL STORES,

Savannah. April 3.--Turpentine firm, soc; receipto. sfo: sales. 70: shipments. 1oI.
 Rosin firm: receipts. Bfs; sales. s2S snip 3a. 90; E. ya.ss: F. sa. 60; c. ,s.o7h; H. ts.30; I. S3.so; K. ,4.0s; N. N.bo; N' N.7s; W c. s4.so; W W. $. %.
 Charfeston-Turpentine and rosin nothing doing.
 wilmington Spirits turpentine firm 5ehc: reaeipta, IS.
 Rosin firm; receipts, 5s.
 Tar firm, s1.7o; receipts. 156.
 Crude turpentine firm, s2.ao and sS.7o; receipts, 70.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04

THE quarterly cnference of Dexter Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church will convene tonight at 7:45 o'clock. The conference will be held in the Ep- worth League room at the church and will be. presided over by Rev. Mark H. Holt, Presiding Elder of the Mont- gomery District.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04

Maximum Temperature for day. s2 deg. Minimum temperature for day. 5s deg. Average temperature for day, 70 deg Normal temperature for day. 6l deg. Accumulated deficiency since Jan. l. 292 deg Average relative humidity for the day, 49 per cent.
 River Bulletin. Observations at a. m, 76th M tima.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
Chicago Campaign Ends.

Chicago. April S-One of the most spirited political contest of recent years was wound up in Chicago today. Municipal ownership of street rail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
r.ocAI COTTON MARKET
NrN nRIEANs sPnr CnI.rnN

New Orleans. April 3.--Cotton dull; sales, l450. Ordinary. 1-16c; good ordinary. eAe; low rniddling. 7c: mijdling. 7hc; good middlIng. 7Bc: middiing fair, 5-l6c. Stock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04

VOLUNTARY petitions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday in the United States Court by Elisha Walker and Charles Carter of Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
Weather Conditions. (Paat "A hourS.l

WG1tM6F
 (Past 24 hours.)
 Generally fair weather has prevailed in the East and Southeast, though decided storm moving east over Minnesota and a secondary storm eddy over southern Texas have caused rains from eastern Texas north through the Missouri valley and eastward through Tennessee, the middle Ohio valley and upper Lake region. the rainfall being moderately heavy in northwestern Louisiana and west Tennessee: temperatures continue moderately high in southern and central dis tricts, but an area of high" over the North west Is giving cooler weather along the east slope of the Rockies. with freezing tenn peratures in the Plateau region.
 Temperature and precipitation as reported by the Weather Bureau for selected South- ern stations during 2t hours ending c. En.. Anril 3. 1905.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
NEW YoRK pRY GOops.

New York. April 3.-What IIttIe Improve ment Is noted in the demand for dry goods eonnes from the Southwest. where buying Is more active and the outlook more en- couraKing. The situation of the seller is very firm and there are prospects of con tinued firmness in the raw material market. Local jobbing trade Is only moderately active.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
The leading futures ranged as follows: !. - 0nnn IIi0b InW (tloza
Cash quotations were as follows:

Cash quotations were as follows:
 Wheat-No 2 spring. s1.os@1.12: No. 3. Corn-No. 2, 47lsc: No. 2 yellow. 47%c. Oats-No. ?, 29% G295sc; No. white. s2Mo; No white, s2s1s 9$1Mc.
 Lara. per 100 lbs, s7 O7 E 57.1o.
 Short ribs sides. loose. 6.s7h or. 7.12h. Short clear sides boxed, $6. 75 Q6. ST h. whiskey, basis of high wines, $lsS'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
neWS in Brief.

THE State Supreme Court will con- vene at 10 o'clock this morning for the consideration of cases from the first, or Mobile, division. A number of MJ- bile lawyers are here to be present at the sitting.
 THE trial of Lamar Lightner, a small negro boy, arrested Sunday morning by Patrolmen Pendergrass and Murrell on a warrant charging assault to mur- der. sworn out by Robert Robinson, d negro boy with whom he fought, was continued in the Recorders Court yes terday afternoon on account of the ah- sence of important witnesses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
CAMPAIGN CLOSES.

not much interest at Piedmont as there was only a contest for Council
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
NEW ORLEANS COTTON FUTURES. New Orleans, April 8. - Cotton future
NEW voRx coTToN rrrrIrRrs

New York, April S.-FolIowing were the quotations on the Cotton Exchange today:
 Open. High. Low. Close