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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08

Charlotte, Special. As the result
of general fight following disputes
over decisions in a baseball game a,
Hardins, CASTOR county, Saturday
afternoon, John Mauney, aged b, a
mill operative of Hardins, died al Lin
colnton Sunday afternoon at o clock
from the effects of blow administer
ed by Will Cloninger with a baseball
bat. Cloninger, who lives AT Laboia-
tory and is also about 35 years old,
made his escape as did others who
were implicated in the row. Cheap
whiskey, it is charged was directly
responsible for the killing. The game
which was between Hardins and a
team from Laboratory, passed off
quietly enough, with the exception of
some grumbGng about certain close
decisions of the umpire. After the
close of the game aud while whiskey
was flowing freely, Mauney and Clon-
niger got into dispute. Both lost
their temper and began cursing each
other.
"It's lie.' cried Cloninger, in
answer to one of Mauney's spirited
declarations. With that Mauney
grabbed bat from the hands of one
of the players and struck at Clonih-
ger, the blow almost severing his ear,
But Cloninger was stunned only for n
moment. He also grabbed bat and
came back at his assailant, striking
him twice and fracturing his skull
before bystanders could Interfere.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
Booker Washington Speaks.

Norfolk, Va, Special. Booker T.
Washington, principal of the Tuske-
gee Institute at Tuskegee, Ala, was
the central figure af attraction at the
celebration Saturday Of Negro Indus
trial Day at the jamestown Exposi-
ton. Rain interferred to some extent
with the celebration, but there were
more than 5000 negroes on the
grounds to greet DR.. Washington and
other prominent negroes who spoke.
The national negro teachers associa-
ton which has just adjourned ut
Hampton, Va, attended. A special
feature Of the day was a military pa
rade with the entire cadet corps from
the Hampton Normal, Agricultural
and Industrial School, from which
DIR. Washington graduated, partici-
pating
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
Extra Session in Alabama.

Montgomery, Ala, Special AS a
result Of an all-night conference be-
tween Governor Conner and his law
yers an extra session of the Alabama
Legislature will probably be called to
look after certain railroad legislation.
Owing to litigation the recently. en-
acted railroad curbing laws are sus-
pended and Governor Conner would
have them repealed while undergoing
examination of the Federal judicial
prtbc, Then Governor Conner will try
new strangle grip on the railroads
dt the extra session. There are fine
prospects of big row over the sub
iect in Alabama.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
Four Men Crushed to Death.

San Pedro, CAL, Special.-Four
men lost their lives when 40 feet
of the trestle leading from the wharf
of the Pacific Storage Company col
lapsed. The dead men were crushed
by car loads Of rock or drowned in
the harbor. Four others who went
down with the teams were rescued.
All were Greek laborers who were
put to work and their names were no:
on the pay roll. The trestle collap-
sed as a train Of 90 fat cars laden
with rock backed off the wharf.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
Skating Rink Doorkeeper Killed.

Asheville, N. c., Special.-R. g.
Carter, aged %, doorkeeper at tue
Waynesville skating rink, Waynes-
vile, was shot and almost instantly
killed Monday night by Theodore
Davis. The shooting was the out
come of quarrel concerning the ad-
mission to the rink of one Of Davis
friends. Davis was arrested.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
Charge of Manslaughter.

Detroit, Special. - Representative
Charles E. Ward, Speaker pro tenn OF
the State House of Representatives
and chairman of the ways and means
committee, was arraigned in the p0-
lice court here on a warrant cbarg-
ing him with manslaughter in connec-
ton with the death here from a
criminal operation in April of Mis-
Edith Presley, proof-reader for the
State Senate. Mr.. Ward stood mute
and his attorneys asked for an exami-
nation in the police court, which JUS
tice Stein set for September 9th. The
justice then fixed bail at $4,000 with
two sureties which was furnished.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
N. G. WEATHER REPORT


TIE NoEsh Cafullna ssrtson Ct tAs
weather sna erop ssrxice Of the De-
partmens Of Agriculture ss.ses sAs
following bulletin Of weather esan1a-
lions for the past week:
The mean Temperature for The seek
9as slightly below the normal Pre-
ripitasicn wss above normal IA tbs
eastern portion Of the State -sariss-
alarly or the coast, and was 'ls
below the normal in the soath-ss =
aud western portions, where rain w-
neeled. Some damage locally was
sansed by hail and high wind in The
eastern and central portions Of The
Stale on August I'd. Sunshine was
deficient in the eastern portion and
about normal in the central and west
srn portions.-A. T. Summary.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
To Discontinue Trains.

Winston-Salem, Special 1t is be-
ing talked among the railroad people
that the Southern has decided to take
off the night passenger train operated
between this city and Greensboro
the one leaving there at $50 and re-
turning at 1890. 1t is argued by
those in a position to know that this
train is not paying even the operat-
ing expenses. eff the railroad loses
out in its fight against the 2 Ia cent
passenger rate you will see trains
taken off branch lines all over the
State" remarked well posted rail
road man.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
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Items Gathered From All Sections Of t,e State y
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Thirteen Post Offices Discontinued.

Advices received at the Raleigh
post office from the Department at
Washington are to the effect that the
following post Offices in North Caro-
lima will be discontinued on the dates
named, their territory to be served
by rural free delivery routes from
other post Offices: Como, Hertford
county, Aug. Is; Clear Run, Samp-
son, Dec. IA; Trilby, Person, July Is
Owensville, Sampson, July 81; Dob
bersville, Wayne, July 81; Gates,
Person, July Is; Union Hill, Surry,
July 81; Valentia, Surry, July 81
Spencerville, Moore, Aug Is; Poin-
dexter, Yadkin, July 81; Yatesville,
Beaufort, July 81; Pantehr Creek,
Yadkin, Aug. Is; Gaylord, Beaufort,
July 81.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
New Corporations.

Raleigh, Special. - The Charlotte
Reality Company filed notice with the
secretary of the State of an increase
of capital from 100000 to 100000.
The Dixie Real Estate Company of
Greensboro was Incorporated 5000
authorized, 5000 actual capital; C. G.
Wright, W. S. Lynn and others in
corporators.
A charter was granted to the Elise
Mining Company, Hemp, Moore coun-
ty; ]. j. Jones of Glendon an dothers
incorporators; $4,000 authorized
capital.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
Warrants for the Southern.

Lexington, Special. Lexington
still issues warrants for the Southern
Railway for running it's trains faster
than six miles an hour through the
corporate limits. The papers are
served on Agent L. F. Barr. Several
have been issued each carrying with
1t fine Of $40 and the costs. Still
the trains run as they list This is
all because train No. "a is denied Lex
ington. Thus far there has been no
trial The conclusion of the matter
is not in sight.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
Convicts on the Railway.

Raleigh, Special. Governor Glenn
and council Of State took up the mat
ter of using State convicts on the
Mattamuskeet Railroad and decided
to allow the use Of convicts in con-
struction work in Hyde county, the
State to accept as pay for the con-
victs stock in the new road. The
road made the deposit required by the
new law to guarantee completion Of
construction. This is the first road
Of five to accept the States offer to
aid the railway construction in this
way.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08

High Point, Specialize board Of
assessors of High Point are hot III
the collar in regard to Greensboro S
insinuations that the property here
is undervalued, while Greensboro is
paying her full share Of the taxes.
The men who composed this board
did their work well, so much so that
many were made mad at the high val
ue put on their property and all Of
them felt like they were paying
enough. Considering that High Point
is some smaller than Greensboro it is
safe to say Hat she is paying her
just portion of the county's indebt-
edness in the way of taxes, and has
no fear of comparisons.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
Massacre by Turkish Troops.

Teheran, Persia, By Cable.-Official
reports say that massacre of Christ
ians by Turkish troops occurred in
the Persian village of Ninevah. 1t
is said that Is men and 60 women and
children lost their lives. The Turks
forced the Persian garrison to evae-
uate and bombarded the town, mas
saereing the Christians. Other Off
eial reports say that 5000 Persian
troops joined the Turks, threatening
Umriah, Persian Armenia, Where
there are many Christian mission.
aries.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08

Durham, Special. AT the resi-
denee of the President of Trinity Col
lege Thursday afternoon his accom-
plished daughter Miss Edna Clyde
Kilgo was married to Mr. Kope Elias,
Jr., Rev. DIR. J. c. Kilgo performing
the ceremony. Both these young
people and their distinguished
parents are well known in North Car
clina. The honeymoon will be spent
in the mountains Of Western North
Carolina.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
Getting Ready for Collection of Taxes

Work has begun in the State Audi
tors office on the compilation of the
returns from the various domestic
corporatins in the State, making lists
to be sent to the Registers Of Deeds
of the various counties that they may
make out the tax lists of stock hold
ers in these corporations and turn
them over to the sheriffs for the col.
lection of taxes. The work is TO be
completed by August 18th.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
Farmers Burn Big Auto.

Chicago, Special. = Mobbed bv
farmers after their big touring ear
had accidently run over little
boy, S. B. Chaplin, millionaire broker
and two women companions, one of
whom was Mr.. Chapin's wife, are
said to have been driven from the
automobile in the vicinity of Deer
field, ILL.,, and forced to stand AMI
look on while the big automobile
was incinearted in big bonfire that
the farmers built under it, and then
compelled to walk two miles through
the country before they could find an
accommodating driver who would
take them to the Moraine Hotel
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
The Southern in Alabama.

Montgomery, Ala, Special. There
was no action as expected on the part
of the Southern Railway in reference
to the cancellation of its franchise or
license. It is now said that develop
ments will occur on Wednesday. 1t is
stated as probable that the Southern
will stop all extra-State business,
which will be greatly felt by CONNER
cial interests and the travelling pub
lie. Public sentiment is not backing
up Governor Conner IS actions.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
New Tobacco Sold.

Durham, Special.-The first new
tobacco was sold on this market
Thursday afternoon. The tobacco
came from Chatham county and was
the lover primings. The price paid,
Z 1-2 cents, for this grade Of tobacco.
was such as to greatly please the
man who had the weed for sale.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
Big Dav at Mt. Zion.

Cornelius, Special. = The annual
picnic and veterans reunion was
held Thursday at Mount Zion church,
one mile from here. In many re-
spects it was the greatest picnic that
has been held at this place in years.
The people were here in crowds, COM
Ing from Iredell, Cabarrus, Rowan
and other counties. About 800 came
up from Charlotte. "A conservative
estimate of the crowd places the num-
Der at 5000.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
Murder at Salisbury.

Salisbury, Special. News of tra-
gedy on the outskirts of town reached
here Friday morning, and by the time
the authorities proper were notified Of
it all unknown man had made his es-
cape after mortally wounding Robert
W Owens. Mr.. Owens is keeper of
the pest l;ouse at the most solitary
looking place in the county, more
than a mile from the public square.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
The Charges of Peonage.

Raleigh, Special. Judge Purnell
has gone to Beaufort where on Mon
day he will begin a special term of
the Federal District Court for the
trial of the peonage cases. A man
named Mcneil who is construction
superintendent Of the Norfolk and
Southern Railway will figure as the
chief defendant. The cases will be
prosecuted by Assistant Attorney
General Russell omWashington, as
sisted by the district attorney. Much
interest and Importance is attached
to the trial.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
In Conference With President.

Oyster Bay, Special. President
Roosevelt is holding a conference
with Assistant Attorney General Al
ford w. Cooley, who has just finish
ed his vacation. It is understood that
the President intends assigning Cool
ey to an important trust investigation
or prosecution. Cooley said he did
not know why the President had tel
egraphed for him.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
Nationalists Win Election.

Manila, By Cable.-The independ-
ence faction that unitc0 in the cam
paien under the name of nationalists
appear to have won the general cleo
ton for both independence candi-
Gstes, It probably will be ten days
or two weeks before the coplete re-
turns are received.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
American Fishing Rights.

London, By Cable. = In the HOUSE
of Commons Foreign Minister Gray
announced that the government wa
attempting to arrange with the Unit
ed States a modus vivendi governing
fishing in Newfoundland waters dur
ing the present season. Negotiation:
are also proceeding to settle the whois
question of American rights undel
the treaty of 1918.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
New Charters.

The secretary of State issued chart
ers Monday as follows:
Acme Match Company, Greensboro /;
capital 100000, with $4,000 sub
scribed; will manufacture matches.
Incorporation all from Winston
j. Palmer, Gus, Palmer, l.. A. Wade.
Sharpsburg Banking Company
Nash county, capital $4,000, to oe-
gin with $1,000; Geo. 7. Dawes, Geo.
A. Lucas an dothers, incorporators.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
Will Try to Enjoin Duke.

Sommerville, N. j., Special. In
junction proceedings are to be begun
soon by the Raritan Woolen Mills tc
prevent James B. Duke, the tobacco
king, pumping the Raritan river dry
to make his two thousand acre park
look like fairyland for his bride.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
Laying New Rails.

Hamlet, Special-About fifteen
miles of the new rail has been laid on
this the C. C. branch of the Seaboard
and it is claimed that with good con-
ditions, the work from Hamlet to
Wilmington will be completed by
the first of the year.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
Forty Killed or Wounded.

Washington, Special. - A dispach
received at the State Department
from Consul General Thomas Sam
mons, at Seoul, Korea, says that for
ty Koreans were killed or wounded
Friday in a fight precipitated by the
disarmament of the Korean army.
The casualties on the japanese side,
the dispatch adds, were slight.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
Serious Hail and Wind Storm.

Detroit, Mich, Special. = Specials
to The Free Press tell of a serious
hail and wind storm in Central Mich
igan. Corn and oats and fruit were
badly damaged Around Oakley,
Chesaning and Orien the loss is re-
ported to aggregate 100000.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
Swannanoa Hermit a Suicide.

Asheville, Special.-William Jobe
Cleveland, 86 years of age, and
known hereabouts as the "Hermit, -
committed suicide some time Thurs
day night at his home on Swannanoa
river by drinking carbolic acid. The
remains were brought to Asheville
and relatives in Salem, N. Y, noti-
fed by telegraph. No word, however,
has yet been received from Salem.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
Current Events.

The Southern and Atlantic Coast
Line Railways filed appeals in accord
anee with the North Carolina "peacc
agreement
Five negroes are reported to have
been mortally wounded and a score
of others hurt at negro campmeet-
ing near Seaford, Delaware.
Senator Foraker opposed the IN
dorsement of Secretary Taft Of Ohio
Republicans.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
News in Brief.

Nineteen persons died in the tene-
ment fire In New York.
Charles H. Meyer, president of the
Western Federation of Miners was
admitted to bail In the sum of $685.
900.
The trial of Caleb Powers for the
alleged murder of Governor Goebel,
of Kentucky in 1900 was delayed be-
cause the defense objected to Judge
Robbins.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
japanese and Koreans Clash.

Washington, Special. - The dis.
armament Of the Korean army by the
japanese provoked hostiities and in
the fighting that followed 40 Koreans
were killed or wounded. The Japan.
csc casualties were light. The infor
nation comes to the State Depart.
mc:lt from United States Consul Gen.
eral Sammons at Seoul
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
Suspected Strangers Held.

New York, Special.-Two suspects
were held in a police court for the
alleged strangling of two women here
One is believed to be implicated II
several other murders.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
New Postomces.

The following named post Offices
were established in North Carolina
in July: Lundy, Mitchell county :;
Winsatt, Jones; Bee Tree, Buncombe !;
Bsyden, Surry; Millbranch, Bruins
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
Fire In Wilson.

Wilson, Special.-Fire of unknown
origin damaged the dry goods store
of W. d. Rullin TO the amount Of
over $1,000 Sunday morning. The
value of the stock was $4,000 with
insurance Of $4,000.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08
PANIC IN new YORK
A Reign Of Terror Has Broken
Out Because of Crimes
MOB VIOLENCE is THREATENED

Police Apparently Unable to Cope
With the Situation. and Citizens
In Frenzy Attempt TO Take Law
Into Their Own Hands A MOI
Nearly Kills an Innocent Man
Women and Children Dare Not
Venture Forth After Dark-Poliee
Arrest Three Mob Leaders.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-08-08

a rate war from Chicago TO New
York is expected after passenger
agents refused TO attend a confer
| ence-
The Interstate Commerce Ccmmis-
| sion decides that in the equitable
distribution of cars to coal miners
private cars must be considered a.
part of the quota
Admiral Evans conferred with na.
val officials regarding the autumn
maneuyer program and the trip OF the
fleet TO the Pacific.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-22
LARGE ATTENDANCE
IS ENJOYED
At Meeting of Frances Will
ard W.C.T.U.
An Excellent Program is Rendered
to the Delight of Those
Present.

The Frances Willard w. G. r. U.
met yesterday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Eva Fletcher, OH South
state street, with large attendance
and good meeting resulted.
The program opened with scripture
reading by Mrs. Fletcher, after which
earnest prayers were offered by
Mother Thew aud Miss Schlentz. A
song, IAN Ohio Battle Cry of Vic
tory was rendered aud roll call
answered by items of interest and
encouragement
Under q program of a Mothers
Meeting, "A paper Madam willard,
the Great Mother" was read by Mrs.
S. V. Milliaor Mrs. John Bain read
extracts from letters of Mother Will
lard to her daughter. "In Memor-
iam,' was the subject of Mrs. Libbe
Smiths paper; National Greetings"
by Mrs. Sarah Brandle; State Meet
inss' by Mrs. Ell Ruhlman. The
program closed with prayer by Miss
Henrietta Maccabee.
The next meeting will be held in
two weeks at the home of Mrs.
Fletcher.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-22
FOURTH REGIMENT
WAS PREPARED
For the New Military Law
Just Issued.
Company u. of This City will in no
Manner be Effected by its
Conditions.

Company ID, Fourth regiment,
Ohio National Guard, Of this city,
will i'll no manner be affected by
an order just issued from the war
department definging the require
ments of the National Guard or
ganizations, to be considered part of
the second line of defense, under
the Dick law, and receive federal
aid, because its conditions have long
been anticipated and complied with.
So far as this state is concerned
the only new feature is to determine
the minimum number of men in a
company. For infantry, cavalry,
engineers OF signal corps, this is
fixed at 5S. BY strange co'nci-
dcncc this has been the number ne
quircd by the state adjutant gen
Grad IS Office for organizations re-
Gently mustered in. The maximum
OF Ohio guard organizations has
been fixed at 90 men. This is the
same as the regular army. No min
imuol number has been fixed, be-
cause the question was not settled
for the regular army.
When tho Dick law was passed in
1908 a probationary period of five
years was provided in which the
states were permitted TO bring their
organizations up to- the regular ar
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-22
22ailroao l1otes

1t has been announced that nine
of the big railroad systems owning
nearly j00.OOO freight cars have de-
cided to organize car pool, in order
to relieve the famine of freight cars
and to prevent a re-OCcurrcnce of the
present great congestion of freight
at many of the large traffic centers.
1t Is expected that before the plan
is completed. every railroad in the
country will have Joined, The rail
roads that have thus far signihed
their intentions of joining and the
number of cars each own, are as tOl-
lows:
Pennsylvania, 100000; Erie, SO 900;
Baltimore and Ohio, 10000 Rock ISL
and $4,000; Hartman System, S0.-
900; Illinois Central, $4,000; Frisco
system, 10000; Eastern Illinois, co.
900; Chicago and Alton, 1900.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-22
Do You Know

The market justihes
the prediction that
clothing will be fully
20% higher next win
ter? That the discount
of 20% we are now
giving really means a
saving of 4O% from
next winters prices?
That there yet a
splendid selection of
Overcoats here to
choose from
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-01-22
N1erely personal

Sam Lewis and family of Marion,
spent Sunday Wa. his mother, Mrs,
Bette Lewis and family, South Co.
lumbus street Gallon Inquirer.
Mrs McCracken and Miss May
McCracken of Bellefontaine are
guests al he s. B. Lippincott
home, east Center street.
Mrs. James K. Smih is spend
ing the week i'll Columbus at the
home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs IL.
Thoman.
Misses Maud and Nellie Baker
of Forest. are visiting ut the home
Of &. W. Maker of East Center
street.