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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30
BRYAN AND THE NEGRO VOTE.

IL appears that Mr.. Bryan Is max
Ing a hard play for the negro vote
this year. A special TO the Raleigh
Times says that a negro delegation,
who had formed Il Bryan Club In
Lincoln, called on Mr.. Bryan last
Thursday and were given a hearty
greeting. and while they were talk
Ing over the political situation per-
sons in the house were busy frying
chicken and a grand luncheon was
spread before the guests on the lawn
The dispatch also stated that Mr.
Josephus Daniels, OF Raleigh was one
OF Mr.. Bryan's guests that day, but
the dispatch failed to say whether
Mr.. Daniels ate his chicken on the
lawn also, or just when or how h
did get his dinner. Mr.. Daniels
should tell his Southern Democratic
friends all about 1t when he returns
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30

eg,Ing account Of the conditions OF
public affairs in Wake County. DWELL
ing upon she extravaganza and waste
Of the democratic party. He pointed
out the increase OF officers and the
Increase Of taxes. and made the e1-
celIent point that the money Is
spent too high up. while no one II
shovelng dirt"
Mr. Wiides followed in his very
earnest style. telling of the growth
OF the club movement. both IN the
county and throughout the State. He
said: The people are thinking and
men who think will vote right" He.
too. scored some good points for the
thinking men.
A call was made for members and
sixty-four gave their names and
pledged support, more than forty OF
whom have not before voted the Re
publican ticket. Other details were
attended to. Next meeting, August
Sth, our number will be largely in
creased.
To Mr.. w. 4. King more than TO
any other man Is due the success OF
this our first club meeting.
]. o. WILLIAMS,
Secretary.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30

rsa~n was a deep national signia-
-r~n IN the presence OF Gen. i-aAs
wight nov secretary OF var
=. ,h. reviewing stand At Chieka-
manga
rortv-nve years ago be stood upo"
laos, the Identical spot as tieusen-
ant In the Confederate army nsnoas
against the Union
Today he comes ranking next 70
the president. as the othciai rep'e
sentative Of the government agaihS'
which he once bore arms, TO ihsPeS'
the forces over which be nov NOUS
chief command.
For the FIRST time since the war
Confederate soldier Is become com
uander of those armies with when
the Confederacy was once locked IL
mortal combat.
II anything were needed 10 estAo
lsh the completeness of our nation
aIism. IL is well supplied In this I'm
pressive incident
The bourbon and the unrecoh
structed North and South may RAM
and brawl. but in the light or eVi
denee like this they will no longe'
hs taken seriously.-Atlanta Constr
tuition.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30

The Franklin Chronicle says that
a Democrat who does not vote the
straight ticket, even If some one on
the ticket does not measure up to the
standard, is not a Democrat and is
q disgrace to his party. We don't
agree with the Chronicle If party
expects its members to support every
member on the ticket, then that
party should have every one of its
nominees up to the standard. We be-
lieve in supporting your party ticket
il it is up to the standard, but there
is no reason why you should vote fol-
the yellow dog" The time has
passed when the Democratic party
can put a man without character and
standing and get the full support Of
their party-and such a condition i:
healthy sign.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30
Democrats Breaking Ranks.

Editor Caucasian:-Democ are
breaking ranks on account of Demo-
cratic prohibition and other misdo-
ings of the party. Prohibition was
preached for a gospel for a while in
the church. l wonder what has be-
come Of the evangelist-Governor
His doctrine caused quite a looping
off,-for quite a number have left
him to stand alone and see the down
fall of his cause. He, the head of
his flock, made a strange noise, and
the true sheep will not follow-they
will find shelter in the Republican
fold. The people want honest rule
and government. 1t is common talk
among the Democrats that they will
not vote for any man who voted for
prohibition.
We must put out a ticket that will
demand the respect and notice of all
who may come to us.
J. w. FUQUAY.
Fuquay Springs, N c., July 81,
1908.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30
A Letter from Chatham.

Mr.. Editor: With your PERMISSION
| want to write line for the eau
casian relative to candidate for
Congress in this, the Fourth District.
l notice in this connection that
some reference is made to Mr.. James
D. Parker, of Johnston, as being
suitable, etc. Considering the out
look now in North Carolina, I will
not stop to ask Mr. Parker's politics
whether he is Democrat or a Re-
publican. First, is the candidate
competent; reliable, energetic, and q
hard and faithful worker? Second
did he, in the recent campaign
work and vote in favor Of the eternal
and living principle of local self
government in this country? If he
stands thus square, then we will
march with him to the polls ant
victory in November next. And We
must require this of every candidate
from Governor down.
Let the voter in the Fourth Dis
trict take no step backwards. LIE
them be on the alert and remembe
that eternal vigilance is the price o
liberty" The silent hundreds of tru.
men in Chatham county and else
where in the District, and thousand
in the State who did not vote in Ma,
are only waiting for another day
and that day will surely dawn 70
| them and us, who stood and ar,
standing so nobly for the right o
nan, with equal privileges to all
| with special privileges to none.
w. T. GUNTER.
Patmos, July 81, 1908.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30
A REPUBLICAN CLUB,
Organized at Gary Saturday With
Sixty-four Members.

OrgdinZeu at gary saturday With
Sixty-four Members.
Editor Caucasian:-The Republi-
can spirit is gaining force in this
progressive town. The voters are
thinking. AS they think, so are they
going to act. Some weeks ago at
our primary convention there was
the best attendance we have had for
many years, evincing an interest and
a spirit in the affairs and principles
OF the party. From this awakening
grew the meeting of Saturday night
A call had been issued upon brief
notice for the forming of a youns
mems Republican club. Hon. w. T
Barrow and Chas. d. Wilds, Esq.
Chairman and Secretary, respective
ly, for the county, were present. A
well-lighted hall, free lemonade anG
everything presented the air of bust
ness and pleasure.
Mr.. T. Ivey, in calling the house
to order, said he was in the predica
ment of young fellow who love-
his girl, oh, SO good, but every tim,
he starts to tell her of it, somethins
rises up in his throat and choke
him. 81 am the young fellow" sait
he; "you are the girl, and every tim,
would like to tell you of my love
and why, the civil service rules ris
up before me and deter. So like tn
young fellow, will just take hol,
of your hands and squeeze an,
squeeze
| P. A. Sorrell was elected chair
man and ]. o. Williams, secretary.
! Mr.. Barrow then gave an inter
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30

1t has been reported in political
circles that Gov. Glenn is to be pro-
vided with good job in the event
of Bryan's election. But what would
Josephus Daniels have to say to that
deal? Wouldn't that cause terrible
friction between Glenn and Daniels?
Daniels is looking for place in the
Cabinet and Bryan could not give
Cabinet jobs to two men from North
Carolina. However, the prospects
are that each of them will have to be
content with some other occupation.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30
MIR. TAFT's SPEECH OF ACCEPT.
ANCE.

The speech of acceptance of Sec
rotary Taft at Cincinnati Tuesday,
was heard by a large and enthusiast
tic audience and will be read with
great interest over the entire coun-
try. Mr.. Taft promises to continue
the policies of Mr.. Roosevelt and
give the country another four years
OF prosperity. Want of space does
not permit us to go into details as to
the merits of the speech in this issue
but we shall comment on the speech
more fully at some other time.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30

Our supply t last weeks issue
has exhausted. We have received
many calls for copies of that issue
containing the Republican National
Platform, which we have been un-
able to supply. However, Secretary
Taft's speech Of acceptance in this
issue covers the ground and all our
subscribers can get the desired in
formation from reading this speech.
We viii have few extra copies
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30

There came near being a riot al
the National Convention of the indie
pendence party when some one sug-
gested Mr.. Bryan's name before the
convention. 1t is quite evident thai
Hearsts party will not fuse with the
Democrats, at least not this year.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30

We would appreciate the kindness
If each one of our readers will get up
club of campaign subscribers for
The Caucasian. The paper will be
sent in clubs of four from now until
Nov. 18th for only 25 cents.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30
Just Exactly Right.

81 have used DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for several years, and find them
just exactly right" says Mr.. A. A.
FELTON,, of Harrisville, N. Y. New
Life Pills relieve without the least
discomfort. Best remedy for con-
sumption, biliousness, and malaria.
25c. at all druggists.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30

,uda of the Democratic party snaef
rs presen, leadership Is the change
for the sake Of change to the Poa@1
Of irresponsible destruction. ana t@Aa
there is 10 hope whatever OF re-
s,oratlon OF prosperity in returning
IL TO power.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30

Mr.. Bryan's play for the negro
vote has caused the Durham Herald
TO inquire: Who said anything
about the Democratic party being a
white mans party. anyhow" That
is just what others would like to
know.
What has become of those South
ern politicians who used to turn blue
In the face hollering niger" at the
Southern voters?
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30
run of this week which we will send
TO club raisers upon request.

Why is IL Republicans on the eve
OF their State Convention are not
going over the State begging their
friends TO vote for them? The nomI-
nations on their side seem rather TO
be going begging-a Significance state
OF anairs-Wiimlngto Star (Dem-
ocratic).
1t is more dignifed TO allow the
Office to seek the man.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30
Best the World Affords.

"It gives me unbounded pleasure
to recommend Bucklen's Arnica
Salve," says j. w. Jenkins, of Chapel
Hill, N. c.: 81 am convinced it's the
best salve the world affords. 1t cured
a felon on my thumb, and it never
fails to heal every sore, burn OF
wound to which it is applied. Csc
at all druggists.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30
Southern Railway Schedule
In Effect October 20, 1907.

In Eject october 20, 1907.
N. B.-1hese figures are published a. in for
nation and are not guaranteed.
40 a. m.-No. liz. for Goldsboro and loca
stations. Handles Pullman sleeping car from
Greensboro to Raleigh. Makes connection at
Goldsboro with the A. q. l.. both north and
south, and with Norfolk q Southern for
Morehead City and intermediate points
mediate stations. Makes connection at East
and Norfolk. Makes connection al Greens
ington and New York.
1920 q. m.-No. 10S, for Goldsboro and inter
mediate stations, making connection at
Goldsboro with the A. G. l.. north. Handles
Greensboro and Goldsboro.
12.45 p. m.-No. la, for Goldsboro snd inter
mediate stations. Connects at Selma with
boro with A. Q. l.. north and south, and Nor.
folk q Southern for MOrehead City and local
stations.
$50 p. m.-No. LBS, for Greensboro and local
stations. Makes connection at Greens boro
with main line trains through to Atlanta,
Birmingham and N lem pills. also with Florida
Limited train f9{ Savannah and
parlor car from Goldsboro to Greensboro.
$50 p. m.-No 136, for Goldsboro and inter.
mediate stations. Connects at Selma with
| with A. @. l.. north.
$50 p. m.-No 139, for Greensboro and local
| stations Makes immediate connection at
Greensboro with through trains for Washing e.
| ton and New York, also for Richmond and
Norfolk.
1I.5e p m.-No. III, for Greensboro and local
stations Makes close connection at Green's
boro with through trains both north and
south. Handles local sleeper between Ral-
| eigh and Greensboro, which opens for occu-
pancy at Q 90 p. m.
y. IL. HARDWICK P.TM-
w. III. TAYLOE, g. p. A,
G. II. ACKERT, v. p. q en-,
Waahin gton. d. e.
| Il. l.. VERNON, 7. p. A, Charlotte. II. &.
w II. MCGLAMERY, p. 7. A,
Raleigh. II.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30

This column Is open to our subscribers
and friends to express their views on
timely topics. Make letters as short as
you can and to the point. The editor
is not responsible for the views express
sed in letters published.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30

dun & Co.'s trade report for last
week was gratifying as to improved
conditions in the industrial concerns
1t showed more machinery in opera
ton, and, hence, fewer idle laborers.
Wilmington Star (Democratic).
Notwithstanding that conditions
are continuing to improve all over
the country, many of the Democratic
candidates are trying to make the
people believe that times are getting
harder under Roosevelt's rule. But
1t will be hard to fool any of the
voters who were struggling for a liv-
ing during Cleveland's administra-
ton.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30
To Revise the Tariff.

The consequent material develop
ment has greatly changed the condi-
lions under which many articles de-
scribed by the schedules of the tariff
are now produced. The tariff in a
number of the schedules exceeds the
difference between the cost of pro-
duction of such articles abroad and
at home, including reasonable prof
it to the American producer. The ex-
cess over that difference serves no
useful purpose, but offers a tempta-
ton to those who would monopolize
the production and the sale of such
articles in this country, to profit by
the excessive rate. On the other
hand, there are other schedules in
which the tariff is not sufficiently
high to give the measure of protec-
ton which they should receive upon
Republican principles, and as to
those the tariff should be raised. A
revision of the tariff undertaken
upon this principle, which is at the
basis OF our present business sys-
tenn, begun promptly upon the in
coming of the new administration
and considered at special session
with the preliminary Investigations
already begun by the appropriate
committees of the House and Senate,
will make the disturbance of bust
| ness incident to such a change as
little as possible.
The Democratic party in it's plat
form has not had the courage of its
previous convictions on the subject
of the tariff denounced by it in 1908
as a system of the robbery of the
many for the benefit of the few, but
1T does declare it's intention to
change the tariff with a view OF
reaching revenue basis and thus to
depart from the protective system
The introduction into power of a
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30

I'm his letter of acceptance Mr..
Taft will score the Denver platform.
He should also explain that dining
car incident. People in this section
would like to know why any decent
white man should want to eat at the
same table with a negro. "-Hender-
sonville Hustler (Democratic)
Mr.. Taft explained that dining car
incident by saying that it was not
true. Now, Mr.. Bryan, in his speech
of acceptance, might tell about serv-
ing all that fried chicken to the ne,
gro delegation that called on him last
Thursday. And as Mr.. Daniels was
there he might also get out special
edition of the News and Observer
giving a detailed account of the affair
accompanied with photographs OF
that picturesque scene.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30

Trains 81. s. "a. and IS will run daily except
Sunday. No 65 has right over No g. Meet
ing points are indicated by black capitals and
| black figures
| ]. A. MILLS. Pres. and Gen Mgr
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30

party With this avowed purpose can-
not but halt the gradual recovery
from our recent financial depression
and produce business disaster COM
pared with which our recent panic
and depression wlll seem small IN
deed
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30
PILES CURED AT HOME. BY
new ABSORPTION METHOD.

II ron suffer from bleeding. itching, blind
or protruding Piles, send me your address,
and I will tell you how 70 cure yourself at
home by the new absorption treatment; and
will also send some of this home treatment
free for trial, with references from your
own locality IL requested. Immediate re-
lief and permanent cure assured. Send no
money. but tell others OF this offer. Write
today to Mrs. II. Summers, Box p, Notre
Dame, Ind.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30

IL TO power.
When Cleveland Managed IT,
The farmer threw his hat on the
foor.
Glad that the toIl-spent day vas
over.
After his supper of soup and bread
He blew out his lamp and glumed
10 bed
His weary wife was likewise blue:
Prices were low and the mortgage
due.
His father. poor soul, now long since
dead.
Had worked to death for the old
homestead.
And 1t seemed the world would al
ways stack
It's care and work on the farmer
back;
That he who reaped where himself
had strewed
Was born to a life Of seryitude.
The merchant rode In a motor car
Smoking a three-for-a-half cigar,
Out through the well-kept rural way,
Enioyin' the air of an autumn day.
He passed a farmer beside the road.
With frightened team and unset
load.
He passed the homes and the fer
tile fields,
Rich with the plenty of generous
yields.
And he said to his friend, -"If they
had chance
These farmer folks, would soon get
rich
And that's no joke.
Already we see these ignorant plod-
ding cranks
Trying to lay up money in our city
banks.
When Mckinley and Roosevelt Man.
aged 1t.
The merchant walked to his noon
tide lunch,
With knitted brow and his back
a-hunch,
While the honkity-honk of a motor
car
Gave to his sensitive nerves a jar.
He watched the farmer go whiZzing
| away,
Taking his folks to the matinee.
THE banker lodged from the crossing
| walk,
l And Ctn06 f0s~ q mnmant nOn6pr
| and gawk.
He had mortgaged his auto to meet
debt,
And then walked home, and he's
walking yet.
The farmed growled at the ill
paved street,
And winked at his wife in the hind
most seat.
The farmers now sit on their we'll
groomed steeds,
And watch their men in the clover
mead.
They pitched the hay with willing
r hand
The happiest lads in the happy land
lone had pinned in bank before,
The other had clerked in clothing
i store
They'd left their jobs of the dwin,
ding wage,
And now in healthful work engage;
With tables of plenty, the dreamles:
: couch.
The gardens Of beauty, the coin-filleG
pouch.
The farmers now ride in morton cars
smoking, if he wishes, three-for-a
: dollar cigar.
: Down through the well-paved rura
: way,
{ Enjoying the air of an autumn day.
A merchant man by the roadside sat
Blinking his eyes like dizzy bat
| The farmer smiled with a cheer,
Y bow,
And turned to look at a registere,
cow.
3 And he said, "Alas! poor merchan
3 The change has come and left hin
blue;
e The time trade is dull and his mort
D gage due.
s W. A. TERRELL.
a Raleigh, N. c., July %, 1908.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30
CAMPAIGN OPENED.
Continued from Page ID
Secretary.


punished with all the severity of
criminal prosecution, in order that
the methods pursued in the opera
ton of their business shall be
brought within the law. To destroy
them and to eliminate the wealth
they represent from the producing
capital of the country would entail
enormous loss, and would throw out
Of employment myriads of working
men and wOrking-women. Such a
result Is wholly unnecessary to the
accomplishment of the needed re-
form, and will infiict upon the limo
cent far greater punishment than
upon the guilty.
The Democratic platform does not
propose to destroy the plants Of the
trusts physically, but it proposes to
do the same thing in different way.
The business of this country is large
ly dependent upon a protective sys-
tenn of tariffs. The business done by
many of the so-called trusts" is pro-
tected with the other businesses of
the country. The Democratic plat
form proposes to take off the tariff
! in all articles coming into competi-
ton with those produced by the So
called trusts" and to put them on
the free list. If such a course would
be utterly destructive Of their bust
ness, as is intended, it would not only
destroy the trusts, but all of their
smaller competitors.
To take the course suggested by
the Democratic platform in these
matters is to involve the entire COM
munity, innocent as it is, in the pun
ishment of the guilty, while our pol
| icy is to stamp out the specific evil
Business Getting Better.
Gradually business is acquiring a
healthier tone l submit to those
most interested, to wage earners, tC
| farmers and to business men, wheth
er the Introduction into power of the
Democratic party, with Mr.. Bryan al
| it's head, and with the business de
struction that it Openely advocates as
| a remedy for present evils, viii
bring about the needed confidence
for the restoration of prosperity.
| The Republican doctrine of protec
ton, as definitely announced by the
Republican Convention of this yeal
and by previous conventions, is tina
a tariff shall be imposed on all i'm
ported products, whether of the fac
tory, farm or mine, sufficiently grea
to equal the difference between thu
cost of production abroad and a
home, and that this difference
should, of course, include the differ
lence between the higher wages pai'
in this country and the wages pail
abroad and embrace a reasonabl
profit to the American producer.
} system of protection thus adopte'
and put in force has led to the estab
lishment of rate of wages here tina
has greatly enhanced the standard O
) living of the laboring man. 1t is tn
policy of the Republican party per
: manently to continue that standar
of living.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30
Campaign Contributions.

By law passed by the Republican
Congress in 1907, contributions from
corporations to influence or pay the
expenses connected with the election
of presidential electors or Of MEM
bers of Congress is forbidden under
penalty.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30
Equal Rights to All.

The Republican platform, adopted
at Chicago, explicitly demands JUS
tice for all men without regard to
race or color, and just as explicitly
declares for the enforcement, and
without reservation, in letter and
spirit of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth,
and Fifteen Amendments to the Con-
stitution.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-07-30
Election of Senators.

With respect to the election of
Senators by the people, personally I
am inclined to favor it, but it is
hardly party question. In num-
Der of States, both Democratic and
Republican, substantially such a sys-
TEN now prevails.