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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09
DEMOCRATS AND THE PRESI-
DENCY.

The campaign for the Democratic
nomination of Gov. John A. Johnson,
of Minnesota, for President has been
actively begun. Thousands of spe-
cial delivery letters were sent out
from Johnson headquarters in Chi
cago Saturday night, and the special
delivery boys all over the country
were busy Sunday delivering these
letters to prominent Democrats. Each
letter contained two communications
and a pamphlet dealing with the
character and work of Governor
Johnson. While Mr.. Bryan's name
was not mentioned in the letters, it
was plain that he was held RESPONSE
BILE by the Johnson supporters for
the plight in which the party finds
itself today.
Johnson will find many supporters
in the Democratic ranks all over the
faVorite. At the present writing Bry-
an Is far in the lead, but Johnson's
supporters think there is yet time to
work up the nomination for their
favorite. At the present writing Bry-
an has 122~ instructed delegates and
So favorable, while Johnson has his
home delegation. 1t will take 672
votes in the Convention to secure
the nomination and the Johnson
forces still think they have good
fighting ground.
Supporters of Judge George Gray,
Of Delaware, have opened headquar-
ters in Washington, and will wage
an active campaign to secure dele
gates for his nomination. While
there Is but little doubt that Bryan
will receive the nomination, yet, his
opposition will be very strong. If
Hearst takes an active part the sit
uation will get very interesting to
Mr. Bryan.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09
WHAT'S UP IN LOUISIANA?
Congressman Called From Washing
ton to "Save' State for Party.

Washington, D. c., April 9.-The pol
itical position in Louisiana Is said to
have become so alarming to the DEM
ocrats that every member of congress
from that state is being urged to come
forthwith to that state to save 1t from
a republican victory. United States
Senator McEnery is already on the
ground, booked for II speeches.
Senator Murphy Foster is getting
urgent letters and kilograms, and the
only reason he has given for not going
at once is that he cannot leave certain
matter of legislation in Washington to
chance with conditions as they are just
now between the two parties. But he
has agreed to go to Louisiana as soon
as he can consistently get away. Rep
resentative Robert Broussard left last
night to be gone one week
Representative Randell started yes
terday, though he had not thought it
necessary for him to go at all. In fact,
all the members from Louisiana have
been urged to come to the state in
haste.
One of the Louisiana representatives
said yesterday it would not surprise
him if the next few days would find
all the Louisiana members in their
state trying to save it from possible de-
feat
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09

A minister fell into a double sin
not long ago, and his case was re-
ferred to a committee of his brethren
who were asked to say what ought to
be done about it, A champion OF the
fallen brother was urging that he be
restored to fellowship and to his
pastoral position. In his fiery pleas
he turned to the chairman and said:
Il ask you, my brother, to say that
if a brother falls is 1t not our duty
to lift him up and put him on his
feet again." THAT depends upon
the effect of the fall" said the digni-
fed chairman, 'if when he fell he
broke both of his ankles, he ought
not to be put on his feet again; his
place is On his back. and in the hos
pital until his wounds get we'll" The
champion was voiceless for the rest
of the occasion.-Selected.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09
Southern Educators to Meet at
Memphis, Tenn.
MIR. JOINER PRESIDENT
Conference For Education in the
South to be Most Important Gath
ering of Kind Ever HeId-Ad-
dress by Ambassador Bryce-Large
Delegation Should Attend From
North Carolina.

Perhaps the most important edu-
cational gathering in this country, SO
far as education in the south is con-
cerned, is the conference for educa-
ton in the south and the annual
meeting in connection Herewith of
the Association of Southern State Su-
perintendents of Public Instruction.
The conference will be held in Mem
phis, Tenn, April % to "a.
A business meeting of the Associa-
ton of Southern superintendent, of
which Superintendent j. Y. Joyner,
of North Carolina, is president, will
be held at the Peabody Hotel, We'd
nesday, April %, at p. M, preced-
ing the first session of the confer
ence Wednesday night The program
for Thursday morning will be In
charge of the Association of Southern
State Superintendent.
The program for this year is one
of the most practical and interesting
ever arranged for conference of this
sort. Subjects of vital Importance to
education in the south and in the ma
ton will be discussed by some of the
most prominent men and leaders of
thought in this country. Among
others who will deliver addresses
the Right Hon. James Bryce, Brit
ish ambassador to the United States.
will speak Thursday evening on
Popular Education and National Eff
ficiency."
The outlook for the conference is
most encouraging. 1t is hoped that
a large and representative delegation
from North Carolina will attend.
Memphis is making great preparation
for the proper reception of so great
an educational gathering. The rail-
roads will sell round trip tickets for
one and one-third first-class fare.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09
The Grape Black Rot.

1t you saw black rot on your
grapes last year it will almost GER
tainly be there again this year, un-
less you take steps to prevent it.
Prevention is simple and sure. 1t
consists in spraying your vines with
the Bordeaux mixture, consisting of
six pounds of bluestone, four pounds
of lime and fifty gallons of water.
The first application, killing the
spores that are wintering on the
bark and trellis, should be made be-
fore the buds open; the second, i'm
mediately before the blossoms ap-
pear; the third, just after blossom
ing; the fourth and fifth, at inter-
walls of ten to fourteen days there
after
The cost of six sprayings for an
acre of grapes is about fifteen dol
lars, including material and labor.
The grapes saved will value far
exceed this cost.
If you need further Information
regarding spraying mixtures, how to
prepare them, spraying pumps,
where to buy them, and what crops
and when to spray, write to the
North Carolina Agricultural Expert
ment Station, West Raleigh, N. c..
for Bulletin 1913, Spraying Mixtures
and Machinery, When and How to
Spray"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09

The condition OF the business
world seems TO be gradually improv-
Ing as the weeks go BY. Business
was better during the month Of
March than for many months pre-
vious. There were fewer failures
during March than any month since
last eSeptember, when the money
stringency vas first felt in New York.
Many Of the banks that had closed
their doors have again opened for
business, and on firmer foundation
than ever. The majority OF the fac
tories are again running on full time,
and in every way the situation IL
gradually growing brihter.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09

Do not let the sluggish 'aroao
current OF your ordinary days seem
,o Won that which truly represents
TO you what you are. what you are
able to be. No. the time when You
made the hottest resolutions. when
YOU struggled most with the powers
Of evil. when love conquered you
and freed You from other chains thaf
YOU might wear his chains, that. that
was the true index to the divine pur-
pose concerning you: that tells you
what the Spirit of God is every hour
working in you.-F. ID. Maurice.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09
LABOR WAR IN DENVER
Likely to Be Precipitated BY Action
of Union Walters.

Denver, Col, April with the
assertion that a gigantic plot has
been evolved by the walters union
to close every hotel and restaurant
in Denver during the democratic ma
tibnal convention unless they are
unionized, George c. Manly, presi-
dent of the Citizens Alliance, fired
the opening gun in campaign to
be waged in Denver against organ
lied labor. He will take immediate
steps to have all hotels and restau-
rants declared open to both union
and non-union walters, and many of
the proprietors have promised their
support. Mr.. Manly says he has
known of the unions plan for some
time, and the matter was brought
to a head by the walters strike at
the Bryan banquet Monday night,
which, he says, was the preliminary
step in the fight by the union.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09

T4onnIe Mekny. . negro porter NJ
the Cumberland Hotel In Faystse-
vile. accidentally shot himself In the
face Tuesday morning AID died In
xsaEtIy.
AT Moorexsiiie Friday James Long
vas sentenced 10 nTe years tn tns
genltentIary for the loosIng OF the
Bank Of Davte in Iso3-
Hon. A. l.. La~she. Third Assist
ant. Possmastsr-General, has accept
ed an Invitation 10 deliver an ad-
dress az the North Carolina Press
Association which gill be held in
Charlotte on April 22nd and 23rd-
Deputy Collectors W. G. Pool and
J. b. Holland captured an Illicit
dIstillery twelve miles from Car
thage. the still being of forty gal
Ions capacity.
Mr. Tfberius whitehursL former
iy of Farmvilie. this State. commit
ted suicide in Florida a few days
ago. Despondency vas the cause OF
his rash act
A suit has been instituted in Pitt
County by F. A. Kline, railroad
contractor, against the Norfolk and
Southern Railway Company for
100000. The suit grew out OF GER
tain contracts which Kline claims he
| had with the road
The Secretary of State Is sending
out copies of the public and private
laws enacted at the extra session OF
the Legislature; also blanks for the
| prohibition election.
The Kincaid Veneering Works at
| Salisbury was destroyed by fire Sat-
urday morning. Loss about 1000.
The Mecklenburg branch OF the
| Southern Cotton Growers Associa-
ton has ben dissolved. The asso-
citation has been practically absorbed
by the Farmers Union.
Dave Bryant, a negro charged
with criminally assaulting a young
white girl at Pollocksville, Jones
County, has been sentenced to be
hanged on May 5th, at Trenton.
Mr.. Reuben D. Reid, of Went
worth, has announced himself a can
didate for the Democratic nomina
ton for Congress in the Fifth Dis
trict.
The North Carolina Sunday-schoo
convention is in session at Burlington
this week The attendance beats al
records.
The dead body of ]. H. Brock, {
white man of Princeton, Johnston
County, was found Monday morning
beside the railroad track, five miles
north of Wilmington. Brock hat
been in Wilmington on Sunday. Fou
play is suspected.
i Capt. E. w. Kerr, a prominen
attorney of Clinton, died suddenl.
in the depot at that place Monda.
morning, while purchasing a ticket
A negro preacher named Jo'
Num-, of Chatham County, was kill
ed Monday by a shotgun in tn
hands of Lon Hackney. The shoot
ing was accidental Hackney raj
away after the shooting.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09

PROF. GORE DIES
IN BALTIMORE
Dean Of School Of Applied
Sciences Succumbs to
Long Sickness

Chapel Hill. ~ c.. April s.-Ssws has
Just been received here that Prof. j. W.
Gore. dean Of the school OF applied
sciences. died I'm Baltimore AT O'Clock
last night Prof. Gore had been In Dad
health some time and his condition De-
came 80 critical about two weeks ago
that Associate Professor Latia, who
Was absent on leave. Was recalled To
take charge Of his work The news OF
his death comes as = great shock 10
the people here. by whom he was uni
versaIly loved
Prof. Gore was born in ls52 and came
TO the university in iss2 as professor
OF physics. He had been assistant In
physics at the University OF Virginia
and professor in South Boston Baptist
university previous TO coming TO ths
University OF North Carolina The run
eral viii be held at 1907. st. Paul street,
Baltimore, tomorrow.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09

The Baltimore Sun thlnks that the
MARYLAND legislature spent entirely
too much wlonsy. There wers 80
many empIoyez on the payroll that
many Of them had TO be discharged
to prevent trouble. even With some
of their own party. After the Hitua-
ton was made public By the Sun. the
Governor Of Maryland appointed q
on Official Salaries and
Legislative Expenses. who are 10
fully investigate the matter and
make their report before the meet
ing OF the next Legislature in that
State.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09
New York Regiment will nareh
Behind White PlayersH
None at All

r-,ara- -. Y. April s-The eearu =
~-.xm~.-w Of the vAtsrtc~n chamsrer
- ~ov.,rs.r,pa are Ia = stats 81 grsA'
- rra..rnent over the attitude OF 1T
,.4.sU,~n. In the 18th separate COMPANY
40 that city. which refuses 10 snafen
x-vsssax In honor % Gov Hughes IL ,hrs
~zr- le%i by the negro nand u t.s
srs.,,rx The .ssh recently returned
from the Philippines and Two $50
.ous Of the organization are qua -
at Madison barracks. adjacent 20
tersown After their aSsas nnas'
u.ai~on barracks. considerable IN
nuener was exeried 10 have the orae'
amended and the negroes sent l" S"''''
other post. bat In vain
The committee In charge viii pioo
ably engage a hand Of white MUSICIANS
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09
A Cure for Misery.

1 have found a cure for the mis-
cry malaria poison produces" says
Il. M. James, of Louellen, s. c..
Its called Electric Bitters, and
comes In SO, cent bottles. 1t breaks
up case of chills or a bilious attack
In almost no time; and it puts yell
low Jaundice clean out of commits
s1on. This great tonic medicine
and blood purifier gives quick re-
lief in all stomach, liver and kidney
complaints and the misery of lame
back. Sold under guarantee by all
druggists.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09

Little grains of sugar, many
grains OF sand, make the Trust that
rule them a power in the land
Baltimore Sun
Joe Bailey says that Roosevelt Is
a mixture of good and evil. 1t is a
pity that the compliment cannot be
returned to Joe-Yellow Jacket.
If Mr.. Horne is worthy of all that
has been said Of him 1t is ap ity for
him to become mixed up in politics
at this late day.-Durham Herald.
If the Democratic party swallows
its Jonah again this year there are
no doubt a lot of Democrats who
will pray that it keeps him down.
Yellow Jacket.
Nobody has said word about the
Governor going around making pro-
hibition speeches and drawing pay
for it from the State.-Durham Her
aid.
With blowing of trumpets and
sounding of horns the Democratic
party points with pride to what 1t
has done for education, but the
schools of Catawba County do not
run four months in the year-Hick-
DRY Mercury.
The prohibition movement is do
ing some good. The Governor has
cut it out since that little affair at
Coney Island and Mr.. Aycock has
not taken drink in a year.-Dur-
ham Herald.
The Carnegie medal for bravery
should be awarded to that Arkansas
magistrate who dared to fine Senator
Jeff Davis $25 for disorderly con-
duct.-Baltimore Sun.
Former Senator Buren, of Kansas,
whom the present administration
had pulled for graft and put in the
penitentiary, has turned Democrat
Well, the Democratic party Is well
come to such fellows if it wants
them.--Exchange
***
The Denver convention will also
pass a resolution protesting against
counterfeit money. 1t seems to be
the Democratic way to put planks
in their platform condemning things
that the world long ago sat upon.
But the idea is to make a grand
stand~play and appeal to. the hungry
peOple.-Yellow Jacket
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09
Southern Railway Schedule

In Effect October 20, 1907.
N. B.-1hese figures are published as In for.
nation and are not guaranteed.
43o a. m.-No. 49, for Goldsboro and loca
stations. Handles Pullman sleeping car nom
Greensboro to Raleigh. Makes connection at
south, and with Norfolk & Southern for
Morehead City and intermediate points.
$40 a. m:-No. 107, for Greensboro and inter.
Durham for Oxford. Keysv1lle, Richmond
and Norfolk. Makes connection at Green's
ington and New York.
1920 q. m.-No. 1O3 for Goldsboro and inter.
mediate stations, making connection at
Soldsboro With the A; g. L. north. Handles
Greensboro and Goldsboro. e'"eep
12.45 p. m.-No. IA, for Goldsboro snd inter
mediate stations. Connects at Selma with
A. G. L. north and south, connects at Colds.
boro with A. G. L. north and south, and Nor
stations.
ESQ p. m.--No. 1876, for Greensboro and local
stations. Makes connection at Greens boro
with main line trains through to Atlanta.
Birmingham and Menu his, also with Flortds
Limited train for Columbia, Savannah and
jacksonville. Handles Southern Railwas
80 p. m.-No. 136, for Goldsboro and inter.
mediate stations. Connects at Selma with
a; =. L. for Fayetteville, and at GoldsbGro
$50 p. m.-No I3s, for Greensboro and loca,
stations Makes immediate Connection al
Greensboro with through trains for Washin O.
ton and New York, also for Richmond and
Norfolk. oAo
ll.59 p m.-No. Ill, for Greensboro and local
stations. Makes close connection at Green's
ooro with through trains both north and
south. Handles local sleeper between Raj.
elen ana Greensboro, which opens for occu.
pancy at 90 p. m.
8. II. HARDwICK. p TN.
W: II. TAYLOE, g. p. A.,
y. d. ACkERI. ". p. IL O. NJ
H. l.. VERNON, Y. p. A., Charlotte h. G.
w II. McGLAMERY, r. '. A.
Raleigh ~ r.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09
Sick Chicago Broker Suicides.

Chicago, April 9-Lorenzo D.
Kneeland, 55, a wealthy retired bro
ker, former senior member of the
firm OF Kneeland, Clement & Curtis,
committed suicide today in his apart
ments in the Bryson apartment build
ing by firing bullet through his
brain.
Mr.. Kneeland had been sick some
years and lately had become despond-
ent, despite the efforts of his family
and friends to cheer him.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09

There is much truth in the follow
ing editorial, which is taken from a
recent Issue of the Yellow Jacket:
After all, there is a good deal in
talk. Let man talk dull times and
1t is infectious-everybody talks dull
times. The bugbear of hard times
should be sat down upon. 1t is do
ing more to kill business than any
thing else. Tell man he is sick,
keep it up, and you will eventually
hound him to death.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09

Some one out in Missouri has dis
covered that Mr.. Roosevelt wants to
be appointed director-general of the
Panama Canal in the event that Mr..
Taft Is elected as his successor. We
doubt If Roosevelt wants the Job,
but there is no doubt that he would
make good.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09
Tarheel Judge Ties the Knot.

Panama, April 9.-Miss Gladys
Squires, daughter of American Min
lister Herbert G. Squires, was secret
ly married to Lieut.. Harry H. Rous-
seau, member of the Panama canal
commission, Saturday night.
The ceremony was performed by
Judge Hezekiah A. Gudger, of North
Carolina, who is a Judge of the canal
zone in the district of Ancon.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09
A Higher Health Level.

az have reached a higher health
level since l began using DR.. Kings
New Life Pills." writes Jacob Sprin-
ger, of West Franklin, Maine. They
keep my stomach, liver and bowels
working just right" If these pills
disappoint you on trial, money will
be refunded by all druggists. Csc.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09
Notice of Administration.

Having qualified as administrator
Of Melvin Hall, late of Wake Coun-
ty, the creditors of his estate are no.
titled to present their claims to me
Or to my attorney on or before the
18th day of March, 1909; otherwise
this notice will be pleaded in bar
of their recovery.
SIDNEY HALL,
Administrator of Melvin Hall.
J. G. L. HARRIS,
Attorney.
Raleigh, N. c.. March 7, 1908.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09

Simply TO do what We ought is an
altogether higher, diviner. more po-
tent, more creative thing than to
write the grandest poem, paint the
most beautiful picture. carve the
mightiest statue, build the most
worshiping temple, dream out the
most enchanting combination OF
melody and harmony.-George Mac
donald.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09

We should like for the former cor
respondents of The Raleigh Enter
prise to send us their news letters
each week, and IN fact we should
like for any OF our subscribers to
send us any news items OF interest.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09
OPINIONS IN A NUTSHELL.
Some Pointed Paragraphs Gathered
From Our Exchanges.

Little grains of sugar, many
grains OF sand, make the Trust that
rule them power In the land
Baltimore Sun
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09

Joe Bailey says that Roosevelt is
a mixture of good and evil. 1t is a
pity that the compliment cannot be
returned to Joe.-Yellow Jacket
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09

If Mr. Horne is worthy of all that
has been said Of him 1t is ap ity for
him to become mixed up in politics
at this late day-Durham Herald.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-09

Raleigh, N. c., March 7, 1908.
Iowa state bystander., 1908-05-08
DISEASE IN DAIRY HERDS.
Webster City Herd Has 60 Per Cent
Tubercular,

JuberCuiar.
Webster City.-Dairy cattle, 6S
per cent affected with tuberculosis!
MIX, 10 cents per quart! This is
the latest development in the pure
milk crusade that has been brewing
In Webster City for some time. 0. s.
Cleveland. who operates one Of the
largest dairies in the city, started
the agitation some time ago. This
week the thirty-four head of cattle In
the Cleveland dairy were subjected to
the tubercular test and twenty.three
of them were condemned. They were
takn in charge by United States in
spectors and shipped to Des Moines.
AS result milk from the Cleveland
dairy is now 10 cents quart.
Stanley Conklin, another leading
dairyman, is advocating the estab.
lishment OF central sterilizing plant
The matter OF the condemnation OF
nearly 68 per cent of the Cleveland
dairy cattle has started a discussion
as to what per cent Of milk sold over
the city is pure and free from tuber-
culosis. There are many who hold
the percentage to be small, and on
the other hand there are many who
scout the correctness Of tuberculin
test as showing with any degree Of
certainty the condition Of an animal
Whether the test be good or bad,
however, Webster City hopes to profit
from fho Dure milk apit atiCn though
10 cents por quart is putting on
metropolitan airs which are as yet
unpopular here.