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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
General Cotton Market.
Killed Brother in Law.

Wadesboro. Special. '. johnson
shot aud killed Il. ". johnson. has
brother-in-law "Wednesday aftcrnoon.
near the Town Of Morven, th.s county.
There seems 10 have been an old FAM
lily grudgc existing between the teD
men and "Wednesday evening as Nj.
G. ". Johnson was driving along the
public road BY J. '. johnson 5 house.
the latter had his double barrel shot
gun out in the yard with him and
when he saw q. ". johnson passing
by, he Immediately shot him in the
back. When G. w. johnson turned
i'll the wagon anu asked j. V. johnso1
what he meant, the latter shot him
again, striking him in the breast and
killing him almost instantly. The
slayer has not been arrested yet aud
il is rumored that there Is crowd IL
pursuit, and, if he is captured. he may
be summarily dealt with.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Ex-Governors Death.

Boise, Idaho, Special.-It developed
chat the ASSASSINATION at Caldwell of
former Governor Frank Steunenberg
with dynamite bomb was perpetra-
trated by some one person by pulling
a wire that exploded the dynamite as
the former Governor was closing the
rear gate of his home. 1t was at first
thought that the bomb was arranged
10 explode automatically as the gate
opened. 1t also developed that two
bombs were. both. being exploded
simultaneously, by means o. wire and
Taxt1 a>l line, remnants of which
were fo"nd OH the lawn. The con-
Yiction grows that St6uncnbera was
murdered a: it result Of his activity
IN crushing miners strike riots at
Cour d Alene in 1899. On this theory
cne man was arrested bat his name is
kept secret by the police, who say
evidence against the prisoner Is strong
Five other men have been detained on
suspicion.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Big Contract Let.

Wilmington. Special.--Burett II.
Stephens. Of Chicago, supervisory ar
ehitcet and consulting engineer for
the $50. 900 fertilizer factory which
will be built on Nortileast river. tso
miles above Wilmington. awarded the
contract for the carpenter work on
the plant ID contractor j. f. Elliott,
of Hickory. The contract Is approx
imately $4,000 and is one of the larg-
est ever given out in the CaroIinas. it
IS ceDerally UNDERSTOOD that Swift x
Co. are behind the factory proposition.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Crime to Export Silver

Washington, Special-The Philip
pine Commission has enacted alaw
making ii a crime to export silver
from the islands. This step has been
taken OIL account OF the serious men
ace to the parity of the Philippine
currency. which was threatened by
the recent expectations Of silver coins
and bullion. The law provides for
the forfeiture of such attempted cx-
portation, for fine OF not more than
$1,000 in gold, Imprisonment for a
year. or both. Passengers on the
ships leaving the island are allowed
to take not more than twenty-five
pieces-$l25 30 in gold.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04

Washington, Special.-Telegraphic
signals announcing the birth Of 1906
were flashed from the Naval Obserya-
tony here through the medium Of the
Western Union and the Postal Tele-
graph Companies. The signal was
tirkcd off at II. l, and 2 o'clock,
respectively. so as 10 conform with
the midnight hour for Washington,
Central. Rocky Mountain and Pacifiee
coast time, respectively. The midnight
signal was repeated to all points read
lily available by the tclegraphic campa-
sles; to Honolulu, Guam, and Manila;
through Mexico and 10 points III the
West Indies. aud. where possible. cit
les III South America and TO England
and France The Washington mid
night signal also flashed 10 the wire
less telegraph stations with a view TO
its communication to ships at sea.
No attempt was made. as on previous
occasions. to circumvcnt the globe
with the flash signal
The long distance telephone was al
so utilized where available for COM
municating the arrival of the New
Year.
New York, Special. advent of
the New Year was tie occasion to-
night Of the usual noisy dem0nstra-
tions throughout the city Of New York
The fach that New Years eve fell on
Sunday did not dampPn the enthuas-
IaSm of the tens of thousands Of peo-
pie who paraded the streets blowing
great tin horns. ringing bells of all
descriptions. and finally, with the COM
ing OF midnight, resOrting to all sorts
of methods for the production of noise
The chimes Of Old Trinity brought
TO lower Broadway and Wall street
the greatest throngs. of New Year
merry makers. For years the bells of
this historic church have been rung as
she signal of a new years birth. In
the threatre and restaurant district
OF upper Broadway the crowds on
the streets, Sunday night concerts and
IN the cafes were the largest in years.
On the uptown streets many merry
makers In carnavil spirit indulged in
confetti battles. Everywhere there
was a spirit of revelIy and the new
years welcome was as noisy as New
Workers know how to make it.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Shoulder Broken.

Winston-Salem, Specialize. ID. X.
Hester, successful farmer and we'll
known citizen of keinersvlile town
ship, met with d serious accident on
Tuesday morning bywhieh one should
er was broken and the other was dis
located. Mr.. Hester, who is 80 years
old, joined some friends early Tues
day morning in a fox chase near Oak
Ridge. The dogs had jumped Rey-
naId and beautiful race was on. Mr..
Hester was riding a slow moving stecd
end during the race to keep up with
the pack of hounds his horse ran into
a wire fence. Mr.. Hester WAS thrown
violently 10 the ground aud the ami
NAL fell upon him, resulting n the
injuries as above stated. The horse
WAS also badly hurt
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Fire in Fairfax.

Fairfax, Special.-Two dwellings
houses, owned respectively by Nor
man Pauline and Tom Daniels, both
colored, and church building belong
ing to the negro Baptist of this place
were destroyed by fire Thursday night.
The fire originated in Norman Pau
lines kitchen and soon gained such
headway that it could not be control
led. The Daniels house and the church
being in close proximity, they, too,
we're soon in flames. The church was
insured for $500, as much as it was
worth, and it is said that the two
dwellings were insured up to theil
full value.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
$4,000 70 Hospital.

Asheville, ,Speeial.-George ". Pack
has again demonstrated the keen in
terest he takes in Asheville and Ashe-
ville's public and semi-publie institu-
tions by a generous donation of So
900 to the Mission Hospital. one of the
most worthy charitable institutions in
the city. The managers of the Mission
Hospital recently received a eomuuni-
cation from Ir. Pack in response to
a public appeal for $500 to complete
the work undertaken. offering TO the
hospital a donation of $1,000 II the
remaining amount was secured. This
has been accomplished after some Ia
cor.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
5000 Reported Killed.

London, England.-The correspon.
dent of the Daily Press at st. Peters
burg, in a dispatch dated 6:45 p. M,
December 25, says: "At an early
hour the casualties at Moscow were
estimated at 5000 killed and $4,000
wounded, with the fighting still in
progress. The inhabitants Of Moscow
have been forbidden to leave their
dwellings after + 'clock in the even
ing. It is impossible to move about
the city in consequence Of the fire.
ouency Of stray bullets. Many inno-
cent persons have been accidentally
killed. The scarcity Of provisions 10
threatened,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Grand Rapids of the South.

i'he furniture manufacturing INDUS
try has developed at a rapid rate ii
this State Ninety-eight factories re-
port S2,22j0.000 capital invested. These
factories employ 6,250 men and use
$500 horse power. In his Raleigh cor
Iespondence Col. +. A. Olds says that
North Carolina outranks all the States
except Michigan In the manufacture
Of furniture. Tn bis State there yet
remains tho largest forest OF hard and
soft woods east of the Rocky rnonn'
tains. High Point Is the centre OF tho
furniture industry and hhs earned the
namc Of "Grand Rapids OF The
Soath.h
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Will Build New Western Road.

Boise City, Idaho, Speeial.-The
stockholders of the San Francisco,
Idaho & Montana Railroad will hold
their annual meeting here and will
authorize a bond issue to the amount
of $2,5OO,0O0, for the purpose Of
building the first division of the road
from Boise City to Winnemueca, New,
a distance of 210 miles. The con-
tract is already left to the San Fran
cisco, Idaho & Montana Railroad Con-
struction Company and the actual
work on the road viii begin the first
of next month. The company is an
Idaho, corporation, but the general Of
fees are located in Minneapolis.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Three Killed. Several Hurt.

Meridian, Miss. Special.-In a rear
end collision on the Albania and
Vieksburg railroad at Chunkey, Mon
day night, two tralnmen were Killed
and three seriously injured and a
train load of passengers badly shaken
ND. The dead are: Vance Ladef, a
negro fireman, Peter Kenosky, a
tramp. Engineer Tucker and ms fire
man Of the freight and Engineer
Cocker of the passenger were also IN
jured.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
JUDGE CALHoUN's REPORT,
On Investigation of Situation in
Venezuela.

Washington, Special The report
of Judge Calhoun, on the investiga-
tion in regard to Venezuela, has been
at last completed and he will hand the
Secretary his report shortly after
Congress assemblies. 1t is understood
that it will show Venezuela had a
strong justification in preceding
against the New York and Bermuda
Asphalt Co., for its failure 10 live up
to its contracts. and FOR its partici-
patton in the Matos revolution. The
report will also show that Germany
is in high favor in Venezuela.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Fruitmcn in Convention.

Des Moines, Ia. Special.-The
Western Association Of Fruit Grow
ers opened its annual meeting here
The attendance is quite large and
tue meeting presents many interest
ing features. Many prominent fruit
growers and experts from this and
other fruit States are in attendance
and some highly important papers
have been promised to be read.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Receiver Brief.

Norfolk, Va. Special.-The claim Of
tbs Edward Stern Company having
been settled. Judge ". B. Martin Fri
day discharged 7. Catsby Jones from
the receivership Of the Southern Mu-
tual Aid Association, Of Norfolk. to
which he was appointed Thursday.
The Birmingham Association after
settling the Stern claim annaunced its
solvency. F. S. Griggs, stakeholder
III the Norfolk Association, instituted
proceedings for an accounting against
both companies without asking for a
reeeivership.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Wedding Present for Miss Roosevelt.

Washington, Special.-The Presi-
dents attention has been called to a
dispatch from Baker City, Ore. to the
effect that a subscription is about to
: be started for wedding present for
Miss Alice Roosevelt. President
Roosevelt stated that while he deep
ly appreciated the evidence of good
will, he hoped nothing of the kind
would be undertaken. In fact, he
wished particularly that the proposed
collection of funds should not be
made.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Rejoicing in Asheviile.

Asheville, Special.-The announce
ment that Maj. ". ". Rollins had
been appointed by the President to
succeed himself as postmaster at
Asheville vas received with jenuine
pleasure by the postmaster's many
friends here. During the evening
Mai. Rollins was warmly congratulate
ed by his many friends and admirers
and showed that his Christmas gift"
was highly appreciated. Maj. Rollins
has served eight years as postmaster
at Asheville and the efficiency with
which the Office has been conducted
during that time has never been
questioned.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
A Big HOTEL IN FLAMES
Hote! Porter Destroyed by Fire Early
This Morning-Hotel Imperial and
Hotel Temperance Also Damaged
All the Guests Escaped With Their
BELONGINGS,

Niagara Falls, \. Y, Speeial.-F'ire
early Thursday morning destroyed
Hotel Porter, on Falls street. The Ho-
tel Imperial adjoining OH the south
nnd the Hotel Temperance, on the
north, were damaged. The guests
all escaped with their effects. Ammu-
milton in the store of George Rae, un-
der the Hotel Porter, exploded and
for a time great excitement prevailed
as the bullets went flying through
space. No one was injured. The loss
is at least $150,000.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
$50, 900 Fire at Uniontown, Pa.

Uniontown, Pa, Speeial.-Fire
Tuesday morning destroyed the inter
Tor of the Exchange Hotel, which Is
one Of the leading hotels here. The
damage will exceed $4,000, WHICH
was partly insured. The fire orig
mated from an unknown cause in the
boiler room. All of the guests and
employees escaped, but were IN scant
attire, and all lost their possessions
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Three TTainmen Killed in Freight
Wreck.

Huntington, Ind. Special. By the
derailment of an engine and ten cars
Of a freight train on the Chicago &
Erie Railroad near Disco Hill, Engi-
nsPr John j. O'Brien, of Kouts, Fire
man c. B. Olive3, of this place, and
Lemuel Fisher, brakeman, of Roehes-
Ter, Ind, were instantly killed. The
wreck caught fire. Only the body Of
Engineer o 0'Brien was recovered.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
5000 Mill Hands Rest.

Gastonia speeial-Notwithstandine
the fact that Saturday morning was
inclement, crowds of shoppers poured
into Gastonia from all over the county
and Inc merchants did rushing busi-
ness. The city ordinance prohibiting
the use Of fire crackers and other ex-
plosiyes within tie city limits was
suspended by the city fathers and
Young America held full sway.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
The Pope's Jubilee in 1908.

Rome, By Cable-f&eparations are
already going on to celebrate in 1908
the jubilee Of the Pope's ordination
as a priest. Being asked if deslr-
cd the festivities to be similar othose
witnessed Oh the occasion Of the
priesthood jubilee of the late Pope
Leo, when an international cxhibi-
ton was held iii the vatican, the
Pope answered: "Certainly not. l
wish the celebration to maintain a
strictly religious character"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Vote For Church Union.

St. Louis, Special.-After a divis-
ion OF 95 years. steps were consm-
mated at a joint session of the general
committees, which, if formally rati-
fled next May by the General Assem-
blies, will unite the Northern Presby-
terian Church and the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church. Almost two
days were consumed by sub-commit-
tees in arranging details for the union.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
twenty-five Lost in Hurricane.

Victoria, B. c., Special.--A Brit
ish ship, Pass of Meiforth, Captain
Cougal, was dashed to pieces in hur-
ricane on Christmas night, together
with a crew of 25. The vessel was
caught on the lee side, off shore, in
a terrific southwest gale, raging off
the straits of San Juan De Fuca, or
the western coast of Vancouver isl
and. She was destroyed on Amphri,
trite point, known as the "Monu
ments Of Wrecks" The Pass Mel
forth was built in Glasgow, in 1901
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Is Internal Machines Captured.

Brussels, Belgium, By Cable-Ad-
vices received here from St. Peters
burg say that the Semenowsky
guards regiment supported by the
artillery, had been sent from there
to Moscow. Reinforcements are also
being sent from the neighboring post
to Moscow. The police at Kieff have
discovered a bomb factory in the eel
lar of a crowded tenement building
in that city, and fifteen internal ma
chimes were seized.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Died Suddenly,

Hillsboro, Special.-Sherman Watts
the young negro man, aged about 20
years, who was recently arrested and
committed to Jail by Magistrate Gar
rard on a warrant for the killing Of
another negro man named William
Pratt, aged about q years, at Uni
versity Station in May, 1904, died
very suddenly Of hemorrhage from
the lungs in the county Jail Saturday
night about u clock.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Result of Quarrel.

Greensboro. Special-Allen Leach
and Will Lee engaged in quarrel at
the formers home in the eastern part
of the city Sunday night and both
received serious injury. Lee was cut
on the head IN four places and during
the fight shot Leach four times the
bullets striking him in his thighs.
Both were so badly injured that they
were not able to be moved and an offi-
eer is guarding them in Lee's home,
The parties are eolored.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Three Killed in Trolley Accident.

Mahoney City, Pa, Special.-A troll
ley car on the Schuykill railway was
struck by Lehigh Valley freight
train on grade crossing. at Girad-
vile. Mr.. Winkle of Mahoney City,
and two Arabian women unknown,
from Shenandoah, We're killed out
right and several others were injured.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Mntiny Among Sailors.

St. Petersburg, By Cable.-Mutiny
has broken out among the sailors on
the warships, Abrek, Admiral korin-
loft, Okean, and three torpedo boats
lying at Libau. Orders were given 10
the vessels to proceed TO Rigato to
cooperate with the land forces In
Quelling the revolt there. The crews
refused TO obey orders. The officers
are powerIess in the fact Of this re-
fusal ind the ships are still anchored
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Commission 3 Report.

Raleigh, Speeial,-The Corporation
Commission 5 report OH the condition
Of the State, private and savings
banks at the close OF business No
vember 9th. has been issued end makes
remarkable showing. The total as
sets Of s41 ,095,59e. al ipcreaae over
year ago. at the same time of
&c. .49l $50. There are 23s banks
against 1S3 year ago. Deposits
subject TO check aggregate s27.720.l2s.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
BRAVERY Is REWARDED
s. Il. Alexander. Defender Of Emms
Postersee. Near Asheville. Agains;
-Four Armed Robbers. 10 Promoted
From Lahorer TO CLERK in Depart
meut and an oaicial Statement De-
seribing His Brave Condnc, il Is
sued.

As a reward for defending the post
office at Emma. four years aso against
four burglars, President Roosevelt has
waived the civil service regulation up
pn the recommendation Of Postmaster
General Cortelyon, and :. III. Alex
ander's Christmas Gift was a proalo-
tion from a labcrer TO a clerkship in
the Department.
Not only has the brave North Caro-
Iinian been promoted, but 10 eeosntu-
ate the honor. al official statement
was issued which gives q full account
of the deed. The attempted robbery
took place on the night of February q.
1901, and the official account shows:
AFTER the store In which the post
office at Emma is located MAS closed
for the night, Mr.. Alexander. who had
been sleeping III the adjoining room,
heard a knock on the door and in-
quired what was wanted. He was told
that some one living near wanted his
mail, and ne unbarred the door Two
masked men entered, covered him
with revolyers, and commanded hin.
TO give up his own revolver and open
the fireproof safe. While one of the
burglars, Frank johnson, who had laid
his revolver on the 1csk near the safe
was STOPPING in the act of looting the
[ safe, and during "A moment when the
other burglar, Ben Foster. had his
head turned, Alexander seized the
idle revolver and shot the latter near
the heart. He attempted to shoot
Johnson also, but failed To 10 SO, as
the revolver snapped.
"a desperate "trrggle followed
Foster. althonaoh seriously 'vornded
pursued Alexander and shot him II
the abdomen, the bullet coming on
at the back. alexander. seeing Eos
ter about to shoot at hiR again
swung Johnson around, 50 that tn
bullet struck Johnson s left shoulder
from the rear, Passing through th'
neck, and lodged III his right jaw
from which it was extracted. Alex
ander's face and hands were badi,
cut and bruised before he overpowere,
the burglars.
alexander managed, however. 4
put both men out of the building an,
then tainted. The postmaster, hear
ing his signal. came TO Alexander :
relief. and found him lying faint ant
weak in Il pool of blood.
"His bravery is the more cecantua
ted when it is known that Mr.. Alex
ander is man of small stature. prob
ably not more than five feet six inche
tall, and weighs less than 12n pounds
1t would seem that he must have beer
possessed OF almost snperhnmal
strength to oust the two desperadoe
from the postoffice.
1.-TWO accomplices, who were wait
ing on the outside, carried away tn
wounded burglars 10 house In whicl
thev were arrested the same night.
"The two BURGERS above mentioned
together with the two accomplices
after trial were given the extrem
penalty of the law, which. for the of
fense committed in the State o
North Carolina. is Heath. Afterward.
the sentence was c0mmuted, in th
ease Of two Of the burglars, to lif
imprisonment. The other two wer
hanged on February 2G, 1902.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Son Defends Mother.

Philadelphia, Speeial.-Defendin
his mother against her quarrelsom'
husband, Joseph Pollock, aged y year.
of 13S West Cumberland street struel
his father In the face blow whicl
resulted in his death. The son ha
been arrested charged with murder
and his mother held as d wines
Another son, who il lay preache.
was absent from home, holding ,
Christmas entertainment.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Big Shoe Concern Assigns.

New Bedford, Mass, Special.-An-
nouncement was made Of the assign
ment of Hathaway, Son and Harring-
ton incorporation, boot and shoe
manufacturers of this city and Bos-
ton, Thos. F. Dillon of Boston, was
named as assignee. The firm is one
of the best known in the shoe trade of
New England. 1t IS stated that the
creditors will be paid in full. The ex-
act amount Of the liabilities is not
known,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Topics for Tar Heels.

Clarence Hinson, about 36 years
old, was killed by q train at Blacks
burg Christmas night, about $50
O'Clock. The accident occurred op-
posite the railroad shops of the South
ern, on the main line of the Charles
ton Division. He was four miles south
# Blaeksburg. He leaves wife and
four cis.::ii.l7en. who reside IN Cleve-
land county.
Fire did heasy damage at Waxhaw
on Christmas day.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Good Work Of the Audubon Society.

Since last March, when the fiscal
year ended, the Audubon Society has
prosecuted successfully sixty persons,
who aere convicted of violating the
States game laws. Secretary Pear
son is very hopeful Of the future OF
the orgaization, and Is happy over
what the society has already accom-
plished.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04

Fayetteville, Special &C. b. Mehii-
Ian. mayor of Fayetteville, has issned
a proclamation declaring smallpox
epidemic in Hope Mills, seven miles
south OF the city. the county physician
having reported % cases In The town.
The proclamation enfoTces ell the cit
izens to observe strictly the laws OF
iaealth and commands the proper OH
GERS to arrest any person coming from
the infected iown INTO the corporate
limits CT The city.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
Two Little Girls Drowned.

Roekport, Mass, Speeial.---Lydia
Anderson, u years old and Catherine
l.. Cusyek, aged l3 years, were drown
ed by breaking through the Ice On the
pond Of an abandoned quarry. Two
boys, Gunnar Williamson, aged 0
years and John jacobson, 10 years old,
were rescued,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1906-01-04
THE BIRTH OF 1906
Once Again The Old Year is
Passed to History
CARNIVAL SCENE IN NEW YORK

Navel Observatory at Washington
Ticks Off Signal at IL, l, Q, and 8.
O'Clock, Washington Time, TO Diff
ferent Time Belts Of the United
States and also Sends the Tidings
to Honolulu, Guam, Minalla, Mexi-
co and West Indies-No Effort
Made to Encircle the Globe This
Year-Signal Wirelessed to Ships
at Sea.