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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18
A Letter From Nash County.

Mr.. Editor: see some of the
papers have put a Mr.. Willis Briggs
up for Congress in this District as
a Republican. Amt he now post
master at Raleigh, and amt he the
same Mr.. Briggs who used to say
such hard things about US radicals
in the papers and call us all sorts of
hard names? When did he get con-
verted and turn Republican and vote
our ticket? Well, | reckon you
folks up there in Raleigh know best,
and would not have let him be post
master II he was not alright, nor
sent him out to nominate a Presi-
dent for us this time. But 1t APP
pears to me that we are trying to
run a free horse to death by giving
him Offices so fast that he can't
catch his breath, but / suppose he
will have to resign being postmaster
before he runs for Congress and
gets elected, which will be alright
Amt we got no old-time Republicans
left is this district to make the run
for Congress without having to take
up a newish? Where is old man
John Nichols? / voted for him one
time. Is he dead?
All of us down here are opposed
to the last Legislature and whiskey
question and are going to vote
against them when we get a chance
Now they say we shan't make any
more brandy in this county and our
fruit will all rot on the trees. Well
we will give whoever runs against
the Democrats big vote down here
Our crops are fine If we don't have
too much rain and hailstorms from
now on. Yours truly,
OLD REPUBLICAN.
Castalia, Nash County, n. c., June
IS, 1908.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18
Blind Tom," the Famous Musician,
Is Dead.

New York, June 15.-"Blind
Tom," the famous old negro pianist,
known from the Atlantic to the Pa
cific for his wonderful musical abil-
ity, was buried today from the home
of the widow of his old master, Mrs.
Eliza B. Leech, at so Twelfth Street,
Hoboken.
Blind Tom" was a slave before
the war. When a child he was
owned by James Bethune, a Geor-
gia planter. While on the Bethune
plantation he first heard a piano.
Instinctively, at the first opportun-
ity, he played on the instrument.
Last Saturday, as he was playing his
favorite melody, Down on the Su-
vance River" he toppled from the
piano stool, dead.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18

and Emperor Nicholas ended June
10th in addition to the pre-arranged
program. In every way it has been
a complete success. The King and
Emperor lunched on the Russian I'm
gether on the Royal Yacht Victoria
and Albert. No further speeches were
made
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18
Is There q Grass That Will Grow on
Wet Lands?

Those who own land that they
cannot drain soon may find it best to
seed it down in grass. If for any
reason stock raising is impractical,
resort should be had to hay making
It may be that some grasses would
leave the grounds too yielding for a
mower to be used. But red-top has
long underground root stocks that
tend to knit the ground together in a
dense sod. It does well in rich,
moist land, bearing overflows with
out injury, even when covered by
water two or three weeks. 1t makes
moderate yield of fair hay; and is
particularly valuable for mixing with
orchard grass, alsike clover and 9TH
er moisture-1oving sorts. Not enough
is known concerning local conditions
for it to be stated positively that
such meadow and pasture mixture
would make sod tough enough for
hay-making. If Bermuda thrived on
the land, it would help to make the
sod tough and unyielding. If anyone
with experience on such land can
suggest hay mixture that will make
the soil firm enough for hay-making,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18
Louisiana viii Not Vote on State
Prohibition.

Baton Rouge, La, June 10
Louisiana will not become a prohi-
bition State during the present as
sembly.
This was decided tonight by the
House of Representatives when that
body by a vote of IS to Al indefinite
ly postponed consideration of the
Doussan bill. providing for refer
endum on State wide prohibition.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18

Craig and Kitchin held another
joint debate in Charlotte Monday
night. This was the first time the
candidates had met on the stump
since that memorable joint dis
cussion at Wadesboro at the begin
ming of the campaign, when the
speaking came near ending in a row
and they were not allowed to meet
each other again until Monday night,
after the primaries had all been held
save one. In their speeches Monday
night they punctured each other many
times, and It is certain that the
speeches did not improve their
chances or the chances of their par
ty.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18
The North Carolina
OF AGRICULTURE
AND MECHANIC ARTS

Practical education in agriculture,
in civil, electrical and mechanical
engineering; in cotton manufacture
ing, dyeing and industrial chemis-
try. Tuition $45 a year; board $40
a month. 100 scholarships. Exam
nations for admission at county
seats on July 9th. Address,
THE PRESIDENT,
West Raleigh, N. @.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18
BOY KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
Four Others Severely ShOcked-TwO
Others in the Party We're Unin-
jured.

Others in the Party Were Unin-
jured.
Lexington, n. C.-Odell Young,
the 14-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Kelly Young, was killed Sunday
morning by lightning, and four 9TH
er boys who were with him were
injured, but it is thought that all
will recover, although two of them
were severely shocked. The boys
were out gathering wild plums when
a heavy rainstorm came up and
they took shelter in an old office
building. Formerly telephone
had been in the Office and the wire
remained, although the telephone
had been removed. The lightning
struck the wire and in this way was
carried into the Office where the boys
were gathered.
Odell Young was killed instantly.
Of the seven boys in the party two
were uninjured and they hurried to
nearby residence and told what
had happened.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18

''The party should be rebuked for
its ingratitude in not giving Mr..
Craig something before this. And we
have the word of you gentlemen that
you knew all along that he was en-
titled to it.''-Durham Herald.
If he had succee ded in his at
tempt to have the Republican Su-
preme Court judges impeached pos
sibly he would have gotten job
then.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18
In Effect October 20, 1907

IN GASSG VCSODeI ", lyH.
N. B--Ihese figures are published as In for.
nation and are not guaranteed.
40 q. m.-No. liz. for Goldsboro and loca
Greensboro to Raleigh. MaKes connectinn At
Goldseoro with the A. c. L. both north and
south, and with Norfolk d Southern for
49, oI paint ans
mediate stations. Makes connection AZ East
human n for Oxford. Keysville, Richmond
boro with main line through train for Wash.
tngton and New York.
1920 Q. m.-No. 108, for GoIdsboro and inter
mediate stations, making connection at
Southern Rsilway Parlor Car between
Greensboro and Goldsboro
12.46 p. m.-No. IA, for GoIdsboro snd inter
mediate stations. Connects at Selma with
boro with A. G. L. north and south. and Nor.
folk Southern for Morehead City and local
stations.
$50 p. m;.No. ls5, for Greensboro and local
stAHons. MAKES connection At Greens boro
Win main line trains through to Atlanta,
birmingham and Mem phis, also with FIorids
L I.nn train for Columbia, Savannah and
Jacksonv1ile Handles Southern Railway
parlor car from Goldsboro to Greensboro
~ 2. Mo. l36, for Goldsboro and inter.
4 ~ STATIONS. ConnecA At Selma with
with A. @. L. north.
$50 p. m.-No ISs, for Greensboro and local
statonA Makes immediate connection at
dreensboro with through trains for Washing.
TON ana New York, also for Richmond and
Norfolk.
1l.60 p. m.-No. III, for Greensboro and local
stations. Makes close connection at Greens.
Doro with through trains both north and
south. Handles local sleeper between Bal.
eigh and Greensboro. which opens for occu.
9; n; HARpwICK. TN.
"; II. TAYLOE. g. P. A.
Z. q. AcKERT: LP:a a.n-c
d. Il. VERNON, Z. p. A., Charlotte. n. Q.
w II. MCGLAMERY, p. d 7. A.
Raleigh y. O
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18
Raleigh. Durham, Oxford, Louisburg.
Henderson, Weldon, and Interme-
date Points to Portsmouth Nor.
folk, Tuesday, June 16th-1Sth.

Round-trip rate from Raleigh to
Portsmouth-Norfolk and return on
this excursion will be $500. Train
will leave 10 a. m, arriving at
Portsmouth $50 p. M, Tuesday af-
ternoon, June 10th; returning. will
leave Portsmouth Thursday, June
18TH, at 800 a. m. Through coach
es from Durham, Raleigh, Oxford,
and Loulsburg, and vestibule reserv-
ed seat coach from Raleigh, seats
fifty (5O) cents extra in each direc-
ton. Coaches attached for colored
people Children under twelve years.
half rate; under five, free.
For additional information, apply
TO your Agent, or address. G. TT
|GATTIS. Trav. Pass. Agent. s. A. T.
Ry, Tucker BLDG, Raleigh, N. C.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18
Iowa POpulists Hold State Conven-
ton,

Des Moines, Iowa, June 15.-Iowa
Populists in State convention today
endorsed the record of A. B. Cum
Minis. The resolutions adopted in
clude a plan that is strong in praise
of Governor Cummins and his sue
cessful fight for the two cent fare
and other legislation in Iowa, and
it calls on the people of the State
to join in support Of him. A State
ticket was nominated.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18

Remember we are offering The
Caucasian, in clubs, from now until
November 18th for 25 cents each
or half price. Many of our friends
have sent in large clubs but we
should get one hundred subscribers
day at this remarkably low price.
Get up a club and send us. You
will be sowing seed in good soil.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18
Kills Himself and Three Children
With q Pocket Knife

Peabody, Kan, June 13.-Frank
Good, aged 81 years, cut the throat
of his three children and his own
throat with a pocket knife on his
fathers farm last night. All are
dead. He was insanely respondent
over the death of his wife. The other
occupants of the house knew moth
ing of the tragedy till today.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18
The Best Pills Ever Sold.

after doctoring Is years for
chronic indigestion, and spending
over two hundred dollars, nothing
has done me as much good as DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. / consider
them the best pills ever Sold" writes
B. +. Ayscue, Of Ingleside, N. C.
Sold under guarantee by all Drug
gists. Csc
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18

There was wild demonstration in
the Conve ntion Hall in Chicago yes
terday when Senator Lodge, in his
speech, said, 1.-THE President is the
best abused and most popular man
in the United States" The cheering
lasted for forty-five minutes,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18
A Bold Midnight Robbery at Fay.
etteVille.

Fayetteville, N. c., June 15.-Last
night about ten O'Clock, while Mr..
Abner Jackson was on his way
home, he was accosted on Franklin
street by two strangers, one of them
a man of great size, threw his arm
around Jackson's neck while the
other dealt him a terrible blow in
the face. They dragged his uncon-
scious body to the campus of the
public school and after rif1ing his
pockets of a few dollars, left him
probably for dead. When Jackson re-
gained consciousness he called fol
help. 1t was found that his wounds
were not fatal, though very painful
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18
Bucklen's Arnica Salye Wins.

Tom Moore, of Rural Route l.,
Cochran, Ca, writes: 81 had a bad
sore come on the instep of my foot
and could find nothing that would
heal it until I applied Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve. Less than half of a Csc.
box won the day for me by affecting
perfect cure" Sold under guar
antee by all Druggists.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18
OPINIONS IN A NUTSHELL.

All Georgia is divided into two
parts these days-pie-eaters and
crow-eaters. "-Washington Herald.
Talk harmony, but keep your
hands on your guns, is the motto
of Democratic politicians this year.
yellow Jacket.
They were not willing to admit
that Mr.. Craig had done so much for
the party when he was wanting some
other things.--Durham Herald.
Fact is, we should hate to think
that the country had arrived at the
point where there was any sort of
probability of Mr.. Bryan winning
Durham Herald.
If the Democratic candidates say
meaner things about the Republicans
than they are saying about each 9TH
er, there is liable to be a fight.-Dur-
ham Herald.
Senator La Follette's speech in
printed form is aid to have weighed
nineteen pounds. but this must be
an exaggeration. 1t had no weight
at all with the Senate.-Chicago
Tribune.
If Mr.. Bryan is so anxious to re-
turn that money to Mr.. Ryan if he
contributed it to the Nebraska cam
paign, why does he not ask Mr.. Ryan
for the truth Or falsity of the report?
Wilmington Star.
The election next fall will be the
last in which illiterate white men in
this State can vote, unless they have
been permanently registered under
| the Grandfather Clause. What effect
this will have on results of future
elections in this State remains to be
| seem Wilmington Star.
Stlll we are devOutly thankful that
| there is only one gubernatorial con.
test in this State every four years.
Daily Seminal. Or rather, the Demo.
cratic scramble for office. The cam
paign between the Republican and
Democratic candidates will not be as
bitter or drastic.-Union Republi.
can.
| Governor Hoke Smith, of Georgia
recently called the Augusta Chron
icle 1.-The champion liar of the State,
whereupon the Chronicle designated
the Hon. Hoke 1.-The most eolossa
political fraud that ever shot across
the horizon" From this we conclude
that the recent State campaign il
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18
Crarkswland was rather waTxa-~
MooresxtIIs Enterprise.

MooresviIss Enterprise.
.
Prohfbition il giving the ae~sps~
pers q harvest Of advertising whas&sy
uudsr one aaEne or another EEsn
the News and Observer ha1 PIT aside
lis conscienouz a<rap1sa and 10 Ao-
xertaNsng IL undsr the name Of Hos
letters EisGsr1-onsy another uAtns
for whixkry miiEhtly nasdirais-d- II
Hostesser and the Pernna people
woald USE . little better grade OF
whIsksy the Morally Sianisd would
be safe -Thomasyllie Times
William r. sheeAn. Chairman OF
the Executive Committee Of the Dem
ocratic National Committee in 1906
writes 10 Mr. Bryan that the money
sent 10 Nebraska VAS from the gen
eral fund Of the committee That does
not prove that Thomas Fortune Ryan
did not contribute $4,000 or s2o.-
900 To- the committee. with The pur-
pose that the committee give III Ia
the Nebraska Democrats III does
not prove that the requirements OF
the Nebraska Democrats were not
brought home To Ryan: that an APP
peal was made TO him. The New York
World suggests TO Mr.. Bryan that he
ask Mr.. Ryan directly II he contrib
uted the money. and that Mr. Ryan
would answer. Why should he an
swer any other than Mr.. Bryan? Only
Mr. Bryan protests against the con-
tribution-protests by offering TO re-
turn it.-News and Courier.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18

In answer to What is a Demo
crat?" the Yellow Jacket will offer
this answer: That he is a necessary
evil.-Yellow Jacket.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18
CONNECTIONS

No. 80 makes connection at Apex with Geo.
p p;ah ar Line No. 80 for Raleigh, Norfolk.
rhia Na,' washington. Baltimore, Philadel-
pnIa' rev ork and all Northern uoints
80 NO; u makes connection at Apex with Sea-
So a.4 All Line No. Al for Sanford Pfnehurst.
bhou.neIn Plnes. Hamlet. Charlotte. Rocking.
n na,., e snens. Atlanta Birmingham, Montgom-
Co,rn nI an points IN the West and Southwest:
all points ia Florida. 1anpa anu
BEST SCHEDULE OUT OF DURHAM
TO THE SOUTH
carta5 5i1 IN, are sold by this Company and ac
SopeSu oy the Passenger with the understanJ
ug tnaL Lnls Company will not be liable for fai1
et " Inn It's trains on schedule time or for any
t sucn oeiays as may be incident to their o,,e
eion. Iare Is exercised to give correct tine o.
nonnsSclng INES but this Company is not res
DAY TRAINS. Ssions. No sun
j. e. STAG
Vice-PreS't A. nEAMS,
Go. Gen. Pass, Agt.
General onices Durham, N. G,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18
H. STEINM METZ


s1.OO worth for 25c. New York's new
song hits, SIN the Valley in Dear Old
Dixie" In the Golden Summer" Both
for Csc postpaid. Toilette Music
Sub. Co., Dept. M, los Hudson ST.,
New York City.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18
Mayersville, Miss.

Editorial Answer: The marvellous
richness of the lands in the section
described makes it very desirable to
use them as pillow lands. The surplus
water in the soil does more than keep
piows out of the fields good part of
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18

Hot Springs, Ark. 1850
San Francisco, Cal 1860
Extremely low rate one-way colon
ist tickets will go on sale Feb. 29th
to April 18th, inclusive, to California
and the Northwest.
For full information concerning
any of these rates, call on or address
W. H. McGlamery, P. & T. A.. Var
borough House. Raleigh, n. c.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18

They were not willing to admit
that Mr.. Craig had done so much for
the party when he was wanting some
other things.--Durham Herald.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18

Fact is, we should hate to think
that the country had arrived at the
point where there was any sort of
probability of Mr.. Bryan winning
Durham Herald.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18

If Mr.. Bryan is so anxious to re-
turn that money to Mr.. Ryan if he
contributed it to the Nebraska cam
paign, why does he not ask Mr.. Ryan
for the truth or falsity of the report?
Wilmington Star.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18

If the Democratic candidates say
meaner things about the Republicans
than they are saying about each 9th
er, there is liable to be a fight.-Dur-
ham Herald.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18

Senator La Follette's speech in
printed form is aid to have weighed
nineteen pounds. but this must be
an exaggeration. 1t had no weight
at all with the Senate Chicago
Tribune.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18
Special Rates Via Southern RaiIwa,

All year round-trip rates from Ra
leigh to
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18

All Georgia is divided into two
parts these days-pie-eaters and
crow-eaters. Washington Herald.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-06-18

Talk harmony, but keep your
hands on your guns, is the motto
of Democratic politicians this year.
yellow Jacket.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-18
Room FOR w. w. BROWN.
Now But Two Vacant Rooms Ina the
Boys DormitOry.

There are now but two vacant
rooms oHt OF a total of about 20 now
ready for use in Brown hall, the new
$4,000 boys dormitory of Pendle-
ton academy. The work of furnish
ing the dormltory is now in progress
and the elegant building is being fit
ted up in every way for convenience
and comfort.
Mrs. S. S. Shields of Milton, and the
Presbyterian church OF Irrigon, have
each fitted up a room. in first class
manner and others will make like
donations to the dormitory in the
near future. II is expected.
One room on the second story is
being fitted up and will be kept in
readiness at all times for W. w.
Brown, the man who gave the $4,000
for the erection of the hall. At any
time he comes to the city the room
will be ready to receive him, and he
will make his headquarters at the
dormitory while here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-18
BUoK LANDS IN JAIL.
Charged With Taking Cattle From
Indians ON the Reservation.

Melvin Buck, renowned as "bron-
cho twister,'' is now prisoner in
the county Jail and the charge against
him is that OF coveting some cattle
belonging to Indians upon the reser-
walton.
Buck was arrested last evening by
Sheriff Taylor and when taken he de-
MED that he had done anything
wrong. The exact nature OF the Of
fense with which he is charged has
not been made known, but It is un-
derstood he Is accused OF stealing
half dozen head Of beef steers from
some of Uncle Sans allottees on the
reservation. He is said to have taken
them with the intention Of selling
them to local butchers, but had not
yet done so when arrested.
The arrest OF Buck is but one of
the many horse and cattle stealing
arrests made recently by Sheriff Tay-
lor While the charge against the
young broncho breaker is entirely
separate from those against the
others 1t is believed by the officers
that those involved have been work
ing together to some extent at least.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-18
GETTING
TOO NUMEROUS
POLICE UNABLE TO GET
CLEWs OF ROBBERS
Home Of James Nelson Entered Last
Night While Family Was Absent
Neighbors Notify Polico-Two 9th
er Robberies Reported Since Sun
day-Robbers Make Good Their
Escape In Each Instance.

Three more burglarles. within as
many nights, have been added to the
already long list of recent crimes in
Pendleton and as in former instances
the officers have been unable to make
any headway towards apprehendlng
the guilty ones.
The most recent burglary to become
known was that Of the James Nelson
residence at the corner of Union and
Court streets. At the time the crime
was committed the family was out on
Mr.. Nelson's Butter creek ranch.
Neighbors passing the place noticed
light being carried about within the
house and at first presumed II was
one of the family. Later 1t was learn
ed that no member of the family was
then in the city and the police were
notified. Of the occurrence. From
the circumstances in the case II is be-
lieved the house was robbed but with
what success will not be known until
the family returns.
Two burglaries occurred Sunday
night, while the families were away
attending church. The home OF John
Mollala in East Pendleton, was ran
sacked by burglars and a number Of
things taken from a trunk. Among
the things taken were $35 in cash, a
gold pin and a revolver.
About the same time the Mollala
place was entered thieves also broke
into the E. o. Casey residence at 204
Cosbie street. Two ladies' watches,
suit of clothes, rain coat and many
small articles were taken.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-18

for the meeting of the national DEM
ocratic conventions in July, is one Of
the finest buildings OF its Kind in the
United States, says Denver item. II
is larger than Madison Square Car
den in New York, which until recent
ly was the most spacious assembly
hall In the country. Madison Square
Garden seats 12,1S7. while the seat
ing capacity OF the Denver auditorium
is 12,500. The capacity far surpasses
that Of the Mormon Tabernacle in
Salt Lake City the Cincinnati Music
Hall, the Metropolitan opera house in
New York city and the Auditorium
or Coliseum In Chicago. The Chica-
go Auditorium seats 5000 and the
Coliseum. as the seats are arranged
for the republican convention. seats
11,111.