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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-31
A Billion Dollars Tied Up.

New York, Special-More than a
billion dollars are tied up in the
dozen savings banks in New York,
which have suspended payment so
far as the owenrs Of the money. tae
depositors, are concerned. But it Is
all available for use in general banh-
ing business. ard the bankers say te-
positors who need the sums Of money
for pressing purposes will be paid Of
given certified checks for reasonable
amounts. 1T some Of the banks
which are still paying checks a por-
ton of the crowd which presented
checks had been waiting in line all
night Sunday night and since early
Sunday afternoon.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-31
Texas RanEs ConzcIijzte.

Houston, Tex, Specialize Plant
ers G. Mechanics National BznA
capitalized at s5e0.ooo. and, accord
ing to the last statement, issued Il
Augusta, carried deposits of sl,9o3.
600, has been absoI bed By the uEio-
Bank & Trust Comp9ny Tie eonseE
dated bank will continue - Sta.
bank. The cause Of the iil.lislat.ts'
of the Planters & ieshasie.s Baak
it was said, was the erfelded l:it1f.~
OF its president, f. i. Richard.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-31
Navigation Of the Air.

New York, Special-Aeronauts and
enthusiasts in the study of aerial
navigation from several European
countries as we'll as numerous Ameri-
can scientific experiments are attend.
ing the International Aeronautical
Congress here. President Moore,
chief of the United States Weather
Bureau, in his annual address review
ed the experiments in aerial naviga-
ton and outlined the progress to-
ward the "conqness Of air.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-31
viii Discuss Rate Law.

Atlanta, Ga, Special.-Goyernois
and attorneys general of three and
possibly four Southern States viii
meet In Atlanta next Friday to dls-
euss railway passenger rate situation
with a view to reconcillng the con-
flicting laws of the States interested.
Tie date was fixed after a long dis
tance telephone conversation between
Governor Conner, OF Alabama and
Governor Smith Of Georgia.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-31
VIII Proclaim oklahoms /. stats.

Washington, Spsciai-After reeeiv-
ing in person from GoTernor Franz,
of Oklahoma, certified copy of the
new constitution and certificate of
election returns, the President IN
nouneed that he would proclaim tas'
Territory State on November 10th,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-31
News in grisf.

Pcstmaster-General Meyer. in al
address 10 the postQasters eonven
ton, urged a psreel-posi and posta
savings hanks.
Federal Judge Dayton granted a
Philipp;, II. Y, the most sweps.hi
INJUNCTION ever granted against
labor union.
Novia Scotia Day Was observed &
Jamestown ENpos3tlon
TIE steamship Empress ef isi,zh
sank at her dock in Vancouver.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-31
For a Fair Election.

Memphis, Special-Friday' pri-
mary to determine whether the Viii
liams or Walsh forces shall &C
against the Malone tieekt for -four
city offices Eov. 3, will be absolutely
fair. This was made sure when the
Democratic Executive Board adopted
resolution that where fraud IS de-
.eetcd in any ward the box shall be
throwa out.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-31
A Conference cn Trusts.

Chicsgo, Speeial.-The "trust
conference Of the National Civic
Federation. which is TO continue fol
four days, opened here About 4Ot
delegates were present, representing
u States ard approximately 50 or
~an;zations of a mercantile, civlt
and municipal character. President
Nicholas Murray Butler, of Colun-
5ia University. the president of the
Federation, failed the convention Il
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-31
Gas Tank Explodes, 4 Injured and
Missing.

Chattanooga, Special.-Four work
ing men were injured by burns and
two or three are reported missing as
a result of an explosion followed by
fire in the plant of the Chattanooga
Gas company, shortly before 3
o'clock Tho explosion is said to have
been cadsed by the dropping of a
lighted match over an open jet of a
tank in the purifying department.
The injured are: B. A. Broder, Dan
Hemmill and Henry Hemmill and an
unknown negro.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-31
Store and Stock Burned.

Pineville, Speeiai-Mr. Henry Fer
euson. of this vicinity, had the mis-
fortune of losing his store and con-
aid, while the brother, who commit
bales of cotton, and 2 fine hogs, by
fire last Tuesday night. The origin
OF the fire is unknown. This is the
second time that Mr. Ferguson has
experienced the same "bad luck,
there was no insurance ia either case.
He has the sympathy of his neigh
bors in his misfortune.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-31

San Antonio. Tex, Special--A spe-
c;al TO The Express from Mexico City
SAYS: Joaquin D. Casasus has denied
absolutely that he will go to Wash
ineton as ambassador TO the United
States when Governor Creel, of Chi
huahau. resigns that position to give
all his attention to the government oi
his State.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-31
Barn Destroyed.

Columbia, Special.-A barn on the
farm of Mrs. Eva Moore at Culleoka
was destroyed by fire Sunday night.
together with two COWS aud lot OF
farming machinery belonging to hel
tenant, r. Daugherty. The origin OF
.he fire is not known. The loss viii
probably amount to $500 or more ano
there was no insurance.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-31
Pennsyivania Trainmen On q Strike

Huntington, speeial-Irainnea o.
the Huntington and Broad Top Rail
road went on strike for higher warri
and practically tied up the entire
road. Only two engineers and o1i
fireman out Of total Of 80 train.
men remain at work TIE :3ea
mand wages easai - tsoss -
Pennsylvania Eaiisaad f.1In1se...
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-31
To. Inquire Into Seizure of Tobacco.

Washington, Specialize British
embassy has been charged by its gov
ernment to inquire into the action OF
the Federal authorities in seizing T.
500 cases of cigarettes at Norfolk in
tended for shipment to the Britisa
American Tobacco Company. TIE
British embassy reopened for 5usi-
ness in Washington after being To-
Gated at IntervaIe, y. II. all STIR
rer. Mr.. Watson. ore of the secre-
teries. il in charge. pending the ar
rival Of Ambassador Bryce. who i
coming from Intcrveie in an autonio-
bile.