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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
Charles Bostian a Free Man.

Newton, Special.-There was great
relief and much rejoicing when word
came from Mr.. Charles Bostian Is
lawyers at Taylorville that the case
had been mol pressed on account of
lack Of evidence and Mr.. Bostian was
a free man again and on his way to
his home and family 1t will be re-
called to newspaper readers that
some six or eight months ago Mr.. c.
L. Bostian was lodged in the Newton
jail to await trial for the alleged
murder of John Childers of Taylors-
vile who was found dead in a hog
pasture near his home nearly IS
years ago. Mr.. w. c. Feimster was
engaged at once to defend Mr.. Bos-
tan and has not failed ever since to
declare the mans innocence. At the
court house the case was not even
called. Sufficient evidence was lack
ing to make out a bill against the
man, and thus it is after all these
days and months of horror and sus-
pense in the county Jail Mr.. Bostian
is at home in the bosom of his family.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
Reports Much EXAGGERATED.

Spencer, Special Notwithstand-
ing the adverse railroad legislation
and other untoward effects upon the
railroad world Lane Bros. Company,
contractors of Lynchburg, Va. have
big contracts for the delivery of stone
ballast on the main line of the South
eIn north Of Spencer. The stone is
being taken in large quantities from
a quarry two miles from this place
and is being shipped daily to points
on the double tracking of the road.
Many wild and misleading rumors
have gained circulation concerning
the cut of the force of men employed
by the Southern Railway at Spencer
during the past ten days one to the
effect that only 500 remain i'll the ser
vice As matter of fact more than
1000 names are still on the pay roll
of the shop men alone. An equal
number Of men are employed on the
road, yard and track forces Of the
company. About $50 men have been
temporarily suspended from the SER
vice here and the curtailment is hard
ly noticeable,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
"A Word PERSONAL
Suicide by Hanging.

Winston-Salem, Special Insan-
ity which was Of two years standing
is the cause given for the suicide Of
Zolly C. Church son of Mr.. T. l..
Church a prosperous merchant of
Ready Branch - miles from Wilkes
boro. The suicide lived in the same
neighborhood. The lifeless body OF
Church was found about 10 o'clock
dangling fro ma rope suspended from
a Jolst IN the barn. The family miss
ed him about 8 O'Clock and began :
search for him. He was cold in death
when found. Church was about 32
years old and is survived by a wife
and several children About two
years ago he attempted to commit
suicide and cremate his family by
saturating portion of the house with
oil and setting fire to it. He intend
ed to be burned up in the flames. Tho
fire was discovered in time to thwart
his purpose. 1t was then discovered
that Church was mentally unbalanced
and he was sent to the State Hospi-
tai at Morganton for treatment. He
was discharged as cured about a year
and a half ago. The motive for his
rash act is that he was again attack
ed by the malady.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
Engineer Painfully Hurt.

Salisbury, Special.-Engineer II.
II. Sullivan, who is running for Capt.
C. L. Welch, of this city, received
painful injuries in a wreck at Green
lee. He was pulling passenger train
No. So which ran late and was hav-
ing trouble on the mountains, and the
crew had sent for the helper from
Old Fort. While the men were hitch
ing it to 35, a freight, train dashed
into the rear of the passenger and
knocked the engine against the engi'
neer, breaking two ribs and, it is
feared, making internal injuries. Sew
eral of the crew and passengers were
hurt, but none dangerously.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
TIE Pardon Granted.
Called Out and Shot Dead.

Wilmington, Specially. Banks
RothwelI, 80 or 60 years of age, a
well-to-do colored man living on the
place of Owen Martindale, five miles
below the city, was called ont of his
house Friday morning about clock
by three white men and shot to death
when he attempted to run from two
Of the number, who took hold of him.
The ball entered the beck and pierre
ed the lungs. Rothwell. who was in
his barefe,t, circled when he was
shot, ran back into his house and
dropped dead. The men ran, but
later Constable Savage and Others
tracked the party, with the county
bloodhounds to a point near the city
and a clue was obtained by which ar
rests arc expecter to follow the cor
oner's inquest.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03

using Doan's Kidney Pills I suf-
fered everything from kidney trou-
bies for year and half. had
pain in the back and head, and al
most continuous in the loins and felt
weary all the time. A few doses OF
Doan's Kidney Pills brought great
relief. and / kept on taking them ru-
til In a short time l was cured. I
think Doan's Kidney Pills are won
derful.''
Sold by all dealers. so cents boz.
Fosser-Milburn Co. Buffalo. N. z.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
Goes Laughing to Death,

Pensacola, Fla, Special.-Laughing
and joking, Kemp Holt, negro, was
hanged Friday at Milton, near here,
for the murder of man year ago.
The negro, with a rope adjusted a
round his neck, was given an hour Ill
which to pray or make talk to his
friends. He chose to talk. Not one
reference was made to the crime fol
which he was convicted, nor did he
utter any prayer, but consumed tbs
time in telling jokes and joining in
the laughter The smile that follow
ed the telling of his last joke had moi
left his face when the black cap wa.
adjusted and the trap sprung.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
Explanation Wanted.

The Washington correspondent OF
the Charlotte Observer writes that
paper Is follows:
1.-THE attorneys for the state in the
mined TO summon as a witness Col. A.
Is. Andrews first vice president Of the
Southern Railway. He will be asked
to explain the payment OF $1,000 TO
The Raleigh Evening Times aad sl4,-
900 10 John c. Drewry, president Of
the Fi3itor-Press Publishing Conn
pany as disclosed IN vouchers of the
Southern which have put in evidence.
"Therc is still another matter that
the North Ca:Ilina lawyers want the
Southern vice president to explain.
This was the expenditure of $4,000
last year in a lump sum. the object Of
which was not disclosed in the vouch-
er that was placed in evidence. The
voucher read. "Expended under the
direction Of the first vice president. -
The State IS attorneys attach much
importance to vouchers in favor Of J.
p. Morgan & Co. the Wall Street
firm, aggregating $4,000. The vouch-
crs showing this expenditure which
was for the past two years were Of
fered in evidence just before the
hearing here was adjourned. The ex-
penditures purported to be for pos
tage stationery and commissions or
disbursements Of interest. The States
attorneys claim that any reputable
banking firm would gladly haze en-
countered expense to do the Southern
Railways banking and that the 49,
900 expenditures disclosed in the
vouchers is practically gift to Nor
Gan & Coz
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
No True Bill Found.

Wilmington, Special.-The grand
jury in the Superior Court here has
failed TO find a true bill against Gas
ton NJ Murrell, local grocer. charg-
ed with setting fire to his store at
With and Campbell streets just be-
tore day about four weeks ago, it
1s.Ting been alleged that this was for
the purpose of collecting the insur-
ance upon depleted stock. The case
was worked up by Deputy State In
surance Commissioner Scott, but the
evidence would not hold water under
z ne critical examination of the grand
jury, and Mr. Murrell was discharg-
ed from o $500 bond required of him.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
Eleven Poisoned by Cream.

Statesboro, Ga, Special. : Eleven
persons were poisoned by ice cream,
made from condensed milk, 10 miles
from here Tuesday night, and it was
stated by the attending physician
that there were grave fears that 10 OF
the number could not survive. TIE
poisoning occurred at the home of
Cone Hagan, a well-known Bulloch
county farmer Some Of the children
Of his brother were visiting at the
home of Cone Hagan. and the entire
household partook of the refresh
ment, nearly all eating heartily. Al
most Immediately after eating they
became i'll.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
ROOT VISITS TEXAS

TIE Secretary Of State Spent .
Strenuous Fifteen Hours Period IN
San Antonio and Is Entertained in
. Betting Manner b. the Peopls
Representatives CT tie heE12A
Republic Meet Hin IN TIE Texas
City to Esco.t Elm Over the Troc-
tier.
San Antonio, Tex. Spee.al---Elshu
Root. Secretary of State was Satur-
day the guest Of San Antonio IL
was entertained IN d betting man
ner ard after a strenuous j hours
left the city at IL O'Clock 20 con
time his journey to the Southern he
public of Mexico.
The Secretary was met here by the
Mexican welcoming committee, which
consisted of General Pedro Riaeon
Gallartio, Chairman Major Poriiso
Diaz, Jr., son of the President, julie
Limateur a brother of the secretary
of finance for the Mexican regubii'
and Lieutenant Col. Samuel Gareis
Culla, of the Presidents staff. Tbs
formal meeting Of the represent.
tives Of the two republics took place
Saturday morning at IL O'Clock ii
the parlors of the International
Club. From that time on Secretary
Root and the representatives OF the
Mexican government participates!
jointly in the receptions and carriage
or automobile rides through the city
ending with banquet in the evening
on the roof of the international Club
where the Mexican and American
colors were entwined.
Met BY Committee.
Secretary Root reached the city
shortly after O'Clock Saturday
morning and two hours later was met
by the local reception committee.
The special train with the repre-
sentatives of Mexico and Ambassa-
dor and Mrs. Thompson on board,
reached the city from Mexico at 10
o. clock. Shortly after the arrival al
the club the party was introduced 10
the Secretary Of State and the State
and city officials.
At II 80 o'clock Secretary Root
and party went to the city hall where
the public reception was held. An
immense crowd of citizens was there
to greet him and bid him welcome.
Welcomed by Governor.
Governor Thomas NJ. Campbell wei
coined the secretary and other visit
ors and the mayor also spoke. The
Secretary responded briefly and
citizens shook the Secretary's hand.
At I 'cIock there were a lunchean at
the hotel at which were the Secre-
tary, the representatives of the Mex
lean government, Ambassador Thomp-
son, Brig. Gen. Albert Mver, Cover
nor Compbell, Mayor Callaghan and
J. E. Jarrett. president Of the Inter
national Club. Secretary Root and
party later drove to Fort Sam Hous-
ton where a reception was rendered
him by the officers and ladies of that
post
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
BRITISH GOVERNMENT AND
AMERICAN FOODSTuEFS.

Contract For Canned Meats Piac- in
Chicago-British War One. das
Every Confidence i'm the Stock.
yard Product.
Another large contract for timed
meats for the British Army has been
placed with Libby, McNeili 4 Libby,
OF Chicago. through the Director OF
Supplies Department OF the British
War Office. This contract vas n COM
peti:ive affair. England. Canada. Aus
tralia and Brazil entering with ten
ders. It was quality and method OF
packing that go. the Chicago firm
the business. General Clayton. of the
War Department, in an interview, ac-
cording to the London Standard,
stated that the British Government Is
highly satisfied with the foodstuffs
supplied by Chicago. and they have
every confidence in the manufactures
entering Britain from the Stockyards.
The food for the Army will be
packed under the supervision OF Brit
ISL representatives at the invitation
OF the packers" he said. although
the new Pure Food regulations re-
Gently :naugurated in the United
States. All The talk about the ipef-
ficiency of the new law is sheer nom
sense. British officers in America
have gone fully into the matter and
the authorities are perfectly satisfied
to place orders N Chicago when con-
ditions call for outside supplies OF
canned meats"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
Blodhounds For Spencer.

Spencer, Snecial.-Deputy Sheriff
r. P Horsett, of Spencer, has just
received two fine bloodhounds from a
well-known kennel in Philadelphia,
which he proposes to use in running
down criminals in this section. The
dogs are thoroughbred and are said
to be among the. best in this country.
It is believed the use of bloodhounds
will be valuable in catching car rob-
bers and other law-breakers here.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
Arm Cut Off in Cotton Gin.

Dallas, Special.-A terrible acct
dent happened at John Humphreys
cotton gin here Friday afternoon, of
which Mr. Willim Smith, prosper
Gus farmer, who lives about two miles
from here, was the unfortunate VIC
tim. While trying to take some lint
out from under the gin his right arm
was caught by the saws and was COM
pletely jerked if. At present he Is
resting very well.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
Current Events.

The c,uiccr squadron of the As
iasiic station arrived at San Fran
cisco after $4,000 mile journey from
Newport.
Further testimony in the Standard
OIL case showed large profits of sub
sidiary pipe lines.
Ten perosns were hurt in a Penn
sylvania railroad wreck near Duncan
non, Pa.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
New Yorker Under Arrest in St
Louis On Serious Charge.

St. Louis, Mo-, Special William
J. Scott, of New York City, who says
he is wealthy mine owner, quarry.
man and contractor, is under arres:
here charged with embezzling $500
from St. Louisians. The indictment
alleges that he was engaged to wine
up the affairs Of mining company
at Tulsa, I. T., for $500, of whict
$500 was his fee. 1t is alleged Scot!
kept all the money.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
A New Enterprise.

A charter is granted the Byrd
Manufacturing company at Durham
to do iron and wood work of u general
and special character and to manu-
facture certain patented articles, the
capital stock being $125,OOC, B. E..
Byrd being the chief stakeholder.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
Current Events.

The testimony In the Hale murder
trial at Brownsville, Va, is all in and
argument of counsel began.
Judge Blackstone went to sleep In
the trial at Newport News during the
trial of Julian Pavlinik and it is said
may make the trial Of Paviinik abb
orative.
Fully 1900 strangers are expected
20 attend Inc annual reunion of Co l.
fe9erate veterans <at Elkins, ". Va
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
Lonnie Snipes Acted in Selr-Defense

Wilmington, Special.-Afr.er DELHI
Grating twenty-four hours the jury in
Superior Court found Lonnie Snipes
not guilty of the killing of W. L. Will
Hams a travelling man in a house OF
i'll fame here last September The YER
diet was qualified with the statement
that Snipes in shooting Williams wa.
acting In self defense. Snipes who
has been in Jail year was discharged
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
Both Legs Mashed Of.

Wilmington, Special.-L. S. Powell
IS years old, had both his legs mash
ed off up to the knee early Satur-
day morning at the plant of the
Whiteyille Lumber Company at
Whiteville, Columbus county where
he was employed. He was brought
to the hospital here for treatment but
died within an hour after reaching
the Institution. He was married. His
remains will be sent to Whiteyille for
interment.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
Bills For Manslaughter.

Raleigh, Special.-The grand jury
In the Superior Court here returned a
true bill against Engineer W. w.
Rippcy, Conductor 9. Fl. Oakley,
Chief Train Dispatcher b. D. Ketch-
um and his assistant, Victor Davis all
of the Southern Rrailway for man
slaughter for killing Engineer W. C.
PARKER and Fireman Robert Young
md " j. Bethel in the railway col
Jision near Auburn. this county.
State Treasurer B. r. Lacy, J. D.
Robertson, J. NJ. Barrett and B. Y
Terrell were the witnesses examined
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
Warehouse Movement.

HEREFORD, Special. = About four
hundred farmers came to Hartford
Monday to hear President c. C.
Moore speak on the warehouse plan.
The following committee will meet
Saturday to open subscription books
for a $4,000 corporation: 7. R.
Ward, T. T. Winslow, J. FL. ParkeS'.
II. A. Brim, Thomas Nixon, M. H.
White, R. L. Knowles, W. A. FELTON,,
J. T. Brim. This is very strong
eomn,ittee among the best men of
the county.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
Jacob Cant Gets Six Years.

Taylorsviilc, Special.-Jacob Cant
for killing William Stafford was con-
victed Of manslaughter and SEN
fenced to Imprisonment for
FIVE years on Iredell county roads.
and one year for retailing. The So
hcitor and grand jury were busy all
week and the Illegal sale of whis-
key in the county was given a shake
up. Officers went ont again last night
to arrest liquor sellers.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
One Goes Free.

Raleigh, Speeial.-0ne pardon vas
granted by Governor Glenn, this 10
Drexry Stfceter of Richmond coun--
ty, who gets his pardon only be-
-ause further confinement means
death by consumption.
John Springs, Of CASTOR county
and Dolly Cline of Swain county are
refused pardons. The woman's SEN
tenee If SIX months begins October
Ist, and she was sentenced for the
illegal sale Of whiskey the Governor
stating that it appears from the rec
ord that she Is not u good woman.
The following is the notice given
out as to the reasons fro granting the
enc pardon and refusing the two:
Two Pardons Refused
John Springs-Defendan was con-
vieted Sept. term, 1906, Superior
Court of Lincoln county Of mau-
slaughter and sentenced to two years
on the chain gang Of CASTOR county.
He had n fair trial and sentence of
two years for taking human life in
my Judgment was light enough. There
being no new testimony and no rec
ommendation of the judge for elem
eney, the application is refused.
Dolly Cline-Defendant was con-
vieted JHiy, Swain Superior Court OF
retailing and sentenced ~ take effec:
the first October. 1t appears from
the record that she was not a good
woman and the judge evidently in
tended by holding up capias to make
her leave the State, else serve six
months IN the county Jail. A bad wo-
man who is retailer is a nuisance to
any community. and / approve the
sentence OF the court and cannot see
my way clear to grant application.
The Pardon Granted.
Drewry Streeter-Defendan was
convicted April term, 1907, of assault
with deadly weapon and sentenced to
twelve months on the public roads Of
Richmond county. 1t was a serious
assault and the defendant ought not
90 be pardoned except for the fact
that since his confinement he has de-
welcomed consumption and two reputa-
BILE physicians certify that he will die
If confined or kept on chain gang and
IN any event is doomed to early death
Pardon is therefore granted for this
reason and not on account of feeling
that punishment is excessive.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
MANY Ranks Started.

Raleigh. SpeclaI.-The development
of banks in the State this year has
certainly been remarkable about 50
having been chartered, the last being
the Merchants & Farmers at Moores-
Vile which is to do a general bank
ing business. Many of the banks
chartered during the past few years
are IN very small towns and some
have as small capital as $4,000 but
they seem to prosper and to serve a
very useful purpose.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
reflections

The difficulty of serving two mast
ers Is increased when each master
knows Of the other.
It is not what \ man reads, bal
what he pays for. that makes the
author prosperous.
The man who tries 10 find out wha:
a woman thinks of him Is the fellow
who makes guessing contests possible
Senator Plat calls Gov. Hughes
ruthless, self-seeking tyrant.' Thing
are certainly coming Hughes way =
Washington Herald.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
Atlanta Viaduct Collapses.

Atlanta, Special.-The Jones ave
nue. viaduct collapsed Friday when a
switch engine jumped the track and
struck a pillar of the structure. A
negro driver and his team went down
with the structure. The driver was
badly injured.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
Norfolk Man Given a Life Sentence

New London. Conn, Specialists
I. Beckham, of Norfolk, Va. who
came here September LIST and kille.
his brother-in-iaw William NJ. Petty
by shooting in a local hotel, wa:
found guilty of murder in thes econt
degree and Immediately given a lif;
sentence. Beckham claimed tina
Petty had induced his wife ant
daughter to come here and live in al
immoral way and this was the de
fensc set up.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
Merchants Will Operate Fayetteville
Insurance Company.

Fayetteville, Special. = The Fay
etteville Scottish Fire Insurance Com
pany increased its capital from $780,
600 to 100000 with a surplus of $25,
900 and will be operated under the
auspices of the North Carolina Retail
Merchants Association.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
An Old Story.

"Bliggins says that his boy won
derfully smart
Yes" answered the elderly mai
shut Bliggins ought to know better
than to build any expectations on that
| can remember when Bliggins' "a.
Their said the same thing about him. d
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
Proverbs and Phrases.

The great and the little have need
Of ach other.-Shakespeare.
Successful guilt is the bane Of so.
eiety.-Syrus.
What you give is written in sand
what you take, with an iron hand
German.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
Proverbs and Phrases

Learning j. better than house and
iand.-Lord Beaconsaeld.
One must step back TO make the
better Ieap.-FTeneh-
The road leading 10 justice Is tie
saEcst.-Hesiod.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03

aYoa enjoy gosng 10 ths theatre
ayes answered Mr. Meckioa-
.Hu. don't care mnch for msasaeaa
plays"
NO. What I enjoy Is to iake asn.
riesta whrrs there - whole lot o.
conversation =oing Oh IN which sse
cau.; saw a word- -
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03

tney get out OF order
II causes backacne,
b headaches. dizziness,
langIor and distress
ing urinary troubles.
Keep the kidneys we'll
and all these suffer
'iEgs will be saved you.
Mrs. S. A. Moore. pro-
prietor OF a restau-
rant at Waterville,
Ne. saws. Refore
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
FURIOUS RUM0R ON CHILD.
Itching, Bleeding Sores Covered Body
Nothing Helped Her-Cuticura
Cures Her in Five DAYS.

cures Her in Five Days.
After my granddaughter of about seven
years had been cured of the measles, she
was attacked about fortnight later by a
furious itching and painful eruption all
over her body, especially the upper part of
it, forming watery and bleeding sores, es-
oecially under the arms, of considerable
size. She suffered great deal and for
three weeks We nursed her every night,
using all the remedies we could think of.
Nothing would help. We tried the Cuti-
cura Remedies and after twenty four hours
we noted considerable improvement, and.
after using only one complete set of the
Cu:icara Remedies, in five consecutive days
the little one, much TO our joy, had been
] entirely cured, and has been well for a long
time. Mrs. F. Ruefenacht, R. F. d. 3. Bak.
ersheld, Cal. June % and July 20, 1906"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03
Domestic Amenities.

~ dreamed last night that yo1
were nagging me for new fall hat,
$50 that's why you were growing
in your sleep"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03

Mr.. E. M. TODD noted as the lead
ing curer of the noted Smithfield
hams, died of heart trouble in Nor
folk.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-10-03

FITS, st. Vitus' Dance Nervous Diseases per-
manently cured by DIR. Kline's Great Nerve
Restorer. 81 trial bottle and treatise free.
DR.. Fl. R. Kline, Id, 93l Arch ST., Phila., Pa.