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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
Weather in April That Has Prevailed
for Twenty Years.

Weather in April That Has Prevailed
for Twenty Years.
The following data, averaging a
period of twenty years, bave been
compiled from the Weather Bureau
records at Raleigh. They are issued
to show the conditions that have
prevailed during the month, in ques-
ton, for the above period of twenty
years, but must not be construed as
a forecast of the weather connitiOns
for the present month.
The mean or normal temperature
for the month is So degrees. The
warmest month was that of 1896,
with an average of ga degrees. The
coolest month was that of 1901,
with an average of SO degrees. The
highest temperature was 50 degrees
on the 18th, 1896 The lowest tenn
perature was 80 degrees on the 10th,
1892. The average date on which
last killing" frost occurred in
spring was April 8. The latest date
on which last "killing" frost oc-
Cured in spring was May 6.
The prevailing winds have been
the southwest.
A. H.<THIEssEN,
Section Master.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
.PNEUMoNIA's DEADLY wosr

"PNEUMONIA'5 DEADLY WORE
has so seriously affected my rirs,
lung" writes Mrs. Fannie Coma,
of Rural Route /, George,oxn
Tenn, "that / coughed night ana
day and the neighbors' predlc,Ioa
-consumptiop-seemed inevitabl.
until my husband brought home /,
bottle of DIR. Kings New Discovery
which In my case proved to be The
only REAL cough cure and resto,s,
of weak, sore lungs" When al
other remedies utterly fail. you NAV
still win In the battle against luas
aud throat troubles with New Dis
covery, the REAL cure. Guaranteed
by all druggists. soc. and sl.Oa.
Trial bottle free.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

Rain, Snow and Sieet ut Riehmono-
Richmond, Va, April l.-Afaer
a week of balmy summer weather.
during which the thermometer
reached maximum Of 81 degrees,
Easter descended upon Richmond
heralded by rain, snow and sieet,
The thermometer has fallen until
the freezing point has been reached.
IL Is feared that the fruit crop In
this section will be seriously dam
aged. The rain preceded the snow,
so that 1t is not sticking to the
ground, but the fall of snow has
been continuous since before noon.
The annual Easter parade Of hats
and gowns did not take place
The fruit trees had budded during
the warm days, and there Is but lit
tie doubt that the embryo frait will
freeze in the bud during tonight.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

Stables and s.rn Fired by Lightning
Wilson, N. G, April Last
evening at $3.50 o'clock while storm
was raging as in midsummer, light
ming got In Its work on the premi-
ses of Richard Shackelford, who re-
sides near Saratoga, In this county
1t is supposed q bolt Of lightning
struck the stables first. The fiamts
soon communicated with the barn.
In the stables there were four horses
and four mules. One of the horses
and two of the mules were crema-
ted. One horse was injured slightly
but will recover. The two mules
that were rescued were MANNED fol
life. The barn contained thirty bar
rels of corn, thirty barrels of oats
twenty loads Of hay and many farm
ing implements.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
"COmfOrtable.o

Comfort is relative term. In q
soldiers camp things appear delight.
full which would hardly be thought
go at home. When the day after
the battle Of Gaines Mill (dur.
ing the war between the States,
John, a negro servant, came in fol
supplies, says Mrs. Pryor, in her
"reminiscences, his mistress asked
after his masters we'll being.
"Did he have a Portable night,
John ?n
"He sholy did, mistus," was the
reply. "Marse Roger was comforta-
BILE las night. He slep' on de field
'twixt two daid horses. "-Youth's
Companion.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
Trusts the Issue.

The trusts Is to be the issue in
North Carolina. Joe Daniels be-
longs to one, or one belongs to him.
Speaker Justice tried to form po-
litical trust with the young lawyers
in the legislature for the Fifth dis
trict. They pub Sampson County
under a trust. And they allow Raj
eigh to retain her liquor trust Took
liquor from some and gave it to
others. Yes, make the trust an is
sue, and see who has to do the lying
about it.-Hickory Times Messenger
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

AGFr2M 1NG<&E2 &2& $3.50
Trenton. n. j.. April i.-As me
result q blindness, hronghs co o. :
sreIl OF violent snesxlng. Mrs. Io~epa
Jack. &C Rose street. this city, :
undergoing treatment al the eAnas
Of Philadeiphia specialists hsf
troubis 10 pronounced 10 be hem
orrhage Of the eyes-
While I'm led one night last wees
Mrs. Jack was sired with . snes
ing fit. Amer much difficulty shs
Was able 10 go TO sleep In the morn
Ing " ben she swoke she thought y
was still night. 50 intense wss IN
darkness She felt 4 pain In ne
eyes. and srousing her husband, s&id
awhat makes 1. 30 dark 2"
"Why, 10 10 not dark" he replied
ats . fne, bright morning."
Then the woman realizing tna
she was blind, became hysterical.
Mrs. Jacks condition Is somewna
Inn proved. and Ii Is believed ne
sight will be restored.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

Mr.. Sanford L. Rotter is now the
editor of the Raleigh Evening
Times, and in our opinion the man.
agement of the Times has made q
wise selection.
Mr.. Rotter is an experienced news
paper man. He is aggressive, yet
conservative. Mr.. Rotter has won
many friends since he has been in
Raleigh, and has impressed every
one as being high-toned gentleman.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
Reason for Odd Prices,

''There's reason for everything, !"
said the dry goods merchant.
"There's even a reason for odd
prices-sl. IL, s4.99, So "a, etc.
"The reason for these prices is that
they keep the patron waiting for
change, and while he waits he looks
around, seeing, two to one, some
thing else that he wants to buy.
"Odd prices causing the customer
to examine the stock, are responsible
for some Is or 20 per cent of each
days es."-New Orleans Times.
Democrat.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
DOING BUSINESS AGAIN.

"When my friends thought vas
about to take leave of this world, on
account of indigestion, nervousness
and general debility" writes A. A.
Chisholm, Treadwell, n. Y, 'And
when 1t looked as if there was no
help left, l was persuaded TO try
Electric Bitters, and 1 rejoice to say
that they are curing me. am nov
doing business again as of old, and
am still gaining daily" Best tonic
tonic medicine on earth. Guaran-
teed by all druggists. soc.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

The old arsenal on Capitol square
Is 10 be torn down aud moved al
last. Every one will be glad to see
this public eye sore removed from
the Capitol square, but IL has taken
several legislatures TO pass enough
laws sufficient to demand It's re-
moval.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
Law and Morals.

A Missouri graduate in law, says
a politician of that State, wrote to a
prominent lawyer in Arkansas to in.
quire what chance there was in that
section for such an one as he de-
scribed himself to be. He said:
81 am a Republican in politics,
and an honest young lawyer"
The reply that came seemed en-
couraging in its interest
off you are Republican, the
game laws here will protect you,
and if you are an honest lawyer, you
will have no competition."-Har.
per's Weekly.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

If New Jersey turns against the
trusts, we suggest that North Caro-
lima would be safe place to set up
business, provided the Democratic
party remains in power. 1t will
give the shall Columbia" in cam
paigns, but between times will not
hurta "hair of their heads. "-Shelby
Aurora.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

Be sure and use that old and
titled remedy, Mrs. wIxs.a~s.
SOOTHING SYRUP, for chIL...s
leeshing. II soo.hes the child =
tens the gums, allays all pain, ru,-
wind collie. AMI IL me bsst r..n.-s,
COR Diarrhoea. f'wenty-tive o,..,, .
hattia
Guaranteed under the Fed A.,
Drugs Act, June Soth, 1905. ss,,,'
MURDER 1898.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

Louisburg, N. c., April 2.-Mr.
Nathaniel Macon died late yesterday
afternoon at his home, about two
miles from here, aged 76 years. HE
represented Franklin County in the
legislature of 1887. He was an ar
dent Republican, taking great inter
est in public affairs. He beught his
own coffin and rode home with 1t In
wagon. He was q direct descend.
ant Of the great statesman of that
name.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
Husband Convicted, Wife Shoots Jude.

Husband Convicted, Wife Shoots Judge
Ripon, Wis, March 30.-Mrs. w.
Fl. Ogden, following the conviction
Of her husband for larceny of old
iron, this evening shot Justice of
the Peace Nohl in the court room,
but the bullet was detected by q
chsckbook and pocketbook, saving
his life.
She fred four other shots, three
going wide of the mark, and one
striking Charles Kashuba over the
heat. He may die.
Mrs. Ogden was arrested.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
600 Mental Detectives Not in Asylum

The great need of additional &C
commodations to care for the insane
of this State Is evidenced by the fact
in the jails and county homes of
North Carolina are to be found 635
people whose minds are affected OF
this number ZIG are violently in
sane, and it is necessary to keep
them under the closest confinement.
This state Of affairs has just been
found from reports made by the va
rious counties of the State.-Raleigh
Evening Times.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
Speed in Shorthand.

Frederick Ireland, official reporter
of the House. of Representatives,
Washington, made new shorthand
record at Chsutauqua, N. Y, August
8, 1905, by writing $50 words on a
blackboard in one minute. The best
previous record was 200 words. Eek.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
20 Hens Lay i,i7o Eggs in just Sin
Weeks.

Weeks.
William Fl. Bethwill, of LIE Sueur,
a prominent druggist and member
of-the board of education, tells the
finest story heard lately in regard to
productiveness of hens in laying
eggs, He says that his flock of ex-
actly twenty eight white Plymouth
Rock hens laid on average of twenty
eight eggs per day for six weeks,
forty-two consecutive days. Some
days there would be only twenty
seven eggs gathered, but the laggard
hen must have laid her egg the same
evening, for there were always
twenty-nine eggs the following day.
That is, the twenty-eight hens laid
1,176 eggs in the forty-two consecu
tive days-St. Paul Pioneer Press.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

Through blood poisoning caused
by spider bite, John Washington,
of Bosqueville, Tex would have
lost his leg, which became mass Of
running sorea, had he not been per.
suaded to try Bucklen's Arnics
Salve. He writes: 1.-The first appli-
cation relieved, and four boxes
healed all the Sores" Heals every
sore, 25c. at all druggists.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
Money for Courts and Lawyers.

An Atlanta, Georgia, man named
Frank T. Ridge, presents a claim to
the land upon which Wilmington,
N. G, is built. He will produce
papers to show that 1t was only
leased for 100 years, and that the
lease has just expired. He is de-
scendant of Mrs. Rebecca Springer.
More work and money for the courts
and lawyers.-Atlanta Journal.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

The price of whitewash is likely
to go up at any time on account of
increased demand for the article.
There are to he some democratic in
vestigations in near future.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
Fought With the Union ARMY

Hamlin F. Lee, q veteran of the
Mexican and civil wars, and a
nephew of General Robert e. Lee,
died of heart failure at Colorado
Springs, March 18th, aged 81 years
Although closely related to the
Southern General, and a Virginian
by birth. Mr.. Lee fought with the
Union army.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
THE PRICE OF HEALTH.

The price of health In malarious
district Is just 25 cents the cost Of
box of DIR. Kings New Life Pills."
writes Ella Slayton, of holland, Ark.
New Life Pills cleanse gently and
impart new life and vigor to the
system. 25c. Satisfaction gusran'
teed at all druggists.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

Toilette (receutly married,
man Il called "Benedle,s 49,
he is married. What l. q girl -.
under the same circumstance
Anna lsiso recently aarri~s,
Well. Il depends altogether 90 a.,
she msrries-Life.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
Tennessee Republicans Wants Roose-

Tennessee Republicans Wants Roose-
Nashville, Tenn, March 29-Re
publican members Of the Tennessee
legislature in joint caucus tonight,
unanimously adopted resolutions ap.
pealing to Republicans throughout
the nation to nominate Theodore
Roosevelt for another term as Presi-
dent.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
American Woman Still Ahead

American Woman Still Ahead.
A woman in typewritiug con-
test in Paris recently won a victory
over more than hundred and City
competitors by writing Is, 500 words
in four hours. A man wrote 1900
words. but he made 30 many mis-
takes that he was ruled out. But an
American woman has surpassed the
French womsn's record, for In the
ordinary course Of business she once
wrote 10000 words in two and q
half hours, and made three COPIES
as she went aloDg.-Ex.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

It's Better Co Keep Out OF Sight
Ma-But perhaps the young mau
wants little encouragement.
Daughter-Yes, ma how would
ii be If you kept out OF sight when
he's here ?-Ex.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
In the Middle OF World Politics

1t was nine years ago last month
that the explosion of the battle ship
Maine in Havana harbor blew the
United States into the very middle
of world politics. So large a part
has this country played since then
that the name of the American Presi-
dent is known to more Europeans
today than has been the case at any
time since Abraham Lincoln was
President.-Ex.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
. Trying TO rumIesrE TIVE PARTY.

The Conservative democrats In
the State are trying to relegate the
radical eIemen. In their parity and
the. radical element are trying TO
" RepubIicanize" the democratic
party, which leads the Industrial
News TO remark:
"The radicals are accusing the con-
servaiives OF trying 10 "Republi-
canizeo the democratic party 10
North Carolina? Would not ''fumi'
gateu be q better word 2"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
Sincere.

One Man Ito another)-You seem
remarkably glad that your mother
In law is coming to you for a four
weeks visit.
Other Man-Yes, indeed! Then
l can send my wife to her for a six
weeks visit Translated for Trans-
atlantic Tales from "Meggendorfer
Batter"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
Out West.

"Why can't 1 get my number ?n
demanded the man.
Lines busy" replied the tele-
phone girl.
81 don't believe it,"
"It's so, just the same. Some
cowboys borrowed it to hang horse
thief With."-New York Globe.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
Probable DAMAGE Suit

Deacon-By the way, that man
Brown you married a year ago, has
ne paid you your fee yet?
Ciergyman-No; the last time I
reminded him of it he said I'd be
fortunate if he didn't sue me- for
damages.-Boston Transcript.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

The Boone Democrat wants the
"Jim Grow" regulation applied to
the county jail Of Wstauga. Ii says
that white men aud negroes are
lodged in the same eelIs.-Union
Republican.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

Ask your neighbor to subscribe
tor THE CAUCASIAN. 1t is only one
dollar per year, and 1t will be the
best dollar you- neighbor ever spent.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

A mighty satisfactory thing to a
woman is the way she can under
stand a thing without thinking
about it.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

We hear much about educational
matters being non-political. And yet
not a single member of the Board of
Education is Republican. Why is
this? The money to pay school
teachers and to run educational sys-
TENS in this county is paid by Dem
ocrats and Republicans alike. 1t is
hard to perceive that much progress
can be made along educational
lines 80 long az partisanship is al
lowed to control and dominate over
educational interests. Such view
of education is too narrow to permit
much progress. State.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

Some Scsihs Of interest Ne hsvs
Gathered With Oar 7ssts-pot
and Shears.

A sheep belonging 10 Mr.. +. v.
Richardson, Of Baford township, h
ID years old add has by her side her
18th ret Of twins.-Monroe Enqui-
rer.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

You may break, you NAV sbattar
m Mans ;. heart if you will;
But 1t always is good for
Another break stiIIi
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

"I know something aIr't go,,.
TO tell" sang the girl.
"You must know somethins yo.A
about somebody" declared the u,.,
man.-Tid-Bits
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

get up club of subscribers for
HE CAUCASIAN. Write us for
sample copies, subscription blanks
and terms TO agents.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

A woman likes to worry for fear
her jewels will be stolen when her
husband makes a fortune and gives
them to her.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

1t begins 10 look as If there ought
to be q speeial policemen detailed for
duty at the governors office. Here's
something with which the new po-
lice commission might concern Itself.
Raleigh Evening Times.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

The colored people Of Durham
nave secured q Charter to set up
savings bank in that town.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

The CAUCASIAN is only one dol
lar per year. Ask your neighbors
to subscribe.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

If two people seem to be entirely
rational it's q sign they are not In
love with each other.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04

They are now going to catch muir
derers by means of their finger
prints. A woman has turned up in
Chicago who has studied the finger
print science for many years abroad,
and has returned TO this country to
give US the benefit of her occult
knowledge. We'd love to see her
try her hand on Southern Demo-
cratic election thieves. What next =?
Shelby Aurora.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-04-04
University of North Carolina.

17S9-19O6.
heao OF the States Educational System
DEPARrMBNr
collegiate, Engineering, Graduate
Law, Medicine. Pharmacy.
Library confirms $4,000 VoIumes
New water works, electric lights.
cfntral heating system. New
oormltories, gymnasium,
7. IL. G. A. buIidifg.
$50 Students. "a in Faculty.
,ne fall Term begins Sept. 10, l9S
FRANCIS p. VENABLE, PRECEDENT,
CHAPEL HILL, Nc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-18
LABOR PLANS PART
IN SUBSIDY FIGHT
Will Bring to Bear All lnflu-
ence Possible to De-
feat Measure.

Organized labor is quietly planning to
take part in the ship subsidy fight
There is a long-standing feud between
the big labor organizations and the prin-
cipal ship-building and ship-owning
concerns. and the labor people see in
Tie present contest over the subsidy bin
opportunity 10 make their power felt.
aud 10 drive their enemies 10 terms.
ship building is almost exclusively a
nor union industry. according 10 legis-
i2tiye representatives, Of organized la
Dor. The great concerns nave succeeded
in staving or the advances of organiza-
tons. and IL is said. in fact. that except
onlg a large concern in san Francisco,
There is no significant shlp-burding con-
Germ IN the country that can be termed
auion establishment. Not only this.
bat the ship-OWniHg Interests are ac-
Cused Of ike hostility To organized labor.
Because OF these things. and Tor some
other reasons, labor is gOinE 90 employ
all the influence D. can bring 10 bear. IN
opposition 10 the aubsiGy measure. u IS
expected the Hght Will be uncomfortably
close, and the labor people think they
have "a good chance 90 WELD Tie balance
OF power. III their estimate of strength
proves accurate the subsidy bill WI be
killed ia the House.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-18
PARROT SURVIVED
CONSULATE WRECK
Port Antonio Cyclone In
Cident Recalled by Earth
quake Horror.

Incidental TO the destruction Of the
American consulate at Kingston. State
Department officials are telling a little
story in connection with the destruc-
ton OF the Port Antonio consulate by
a cyclone two years ago.
The children OF the consul had a pet
parrot, and after the storm the bird
could not be found 10 was presumed
THAI IL persisted under the wreckaee.
Later in the day. however. il was OBJ
served perched on. the back of "a chair
us favorIte chair-whieh had been dug
our Of the wreckage. The bird was some
what rufhed mp, and was soieunIy
watching the workmen searching the
debris Tor household effects and the
consulate records
Hello, there Polly exclaimed one
OF the officials when he discovered the
bird. We thought You had been
killed"
Polly was silent for moment and tile
remark was repeated 1T was a bad
storm, and we thought you had been
killed.
20 hi was PolIys simple and eX-
pressiye answer. and NOS another word
would the bird utter during the day,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-18
Representative Objects to
Signs Keep OFF the
Grass.
lets Item of $4,000 for
Playground Stricken
From Bill.
olonel Hepburn CridciSeS
Condition Of Streets
of City.

champ Clark, 10y raising point OF
order against the item of S1j..41 in the
District appropriation bin for the pur-
chase OF public Fairgrounds in this
city succeeded Yesterday afternoon IA
having the appropriation stricken from
Tie measure.
Representative Mann of Chicago who
as la the chair. said that under the
rules. he would have 10 sustain ths
point ct order and rule the item out
2ut he added that if il had been ii
matter of voting his vote would have
some 10 support the proposition
Mr. Clark argued that The whole thing
Aas merely a scheme To sell big I0l
nf real estate 10 the Government He
referred 10 the fact Jtat there are many
PARKS in Washington where THE sign
Keep on the Grass" is SO literally
displayed that children cannot play ia
he parks He thought the playground
problem would be pretty nearly solved
Il the children were allowed to inlay IN
The parks
Friends of the playground movement,
Nho have been working Tor years 10
nave Congress appropriate for tile play
grounds ANA who thought the FIRST sUeu
At the battle had been won, viii renew
The hght when the bill goes To the SEN
ale and viii there attempt 10 have the
iteT reinserted in the measure
colonel Hepburn Of Iowa, while the
aill was under consideration YESTERDAY
tternocn, made his usual attack on de
condition Of the streets in Washington
tnd said there was no excuse for such a
80 ate of affairs.
General GrosNenor said some eaust;c
-hmgs about the personnel of the Board
70 District Commissioners. saving he
would like TO see the board made uD of
thorough business men"