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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19
LETTER FROM BILKINS.

Comment ON the Late ElectiOn-Bil-
kins Wants to Know About the
Dig Campaign Fund: Must be
Some Mistake-The Major Would
Spend Money in q Campaign
Mr.. Hearst and Newspapers.
Correspondence of the Caucasian
Enterprise.
BilkinsvilIe, N. c., Nov. Is, 1908.
The eleckshun hez cum an gone
an they amt no use in frettin' er-
bout hit. We air beat, az usual, an
that ends hit.
But 1 would like ter know what
becum ov that s3,O0O,000 that we
Dymakrats sed the Republicans had
set aside ter defeat Bryan with. Hez
ANYBODY seed anything ov hit a-hoat-
in erround? I wonder If hit liz still
huntin' fer an owner?
My candid opinion IL that this
thing ov accusin' the Republicans oV
spendin' millyuns ov dollars In every
campane liz the main cause ov our
downfall. The truth, an the whole
truth, liz, that we dymakrats THINK
list az much ov money az the Repuo-
Iikins, or a little more, an what IN
the world IL the use ov ra1sin cane
erbout what the other fellers air
goin' ter do, even II hit wuz a fackt!
Why, if we dymakrats could we
would raise three hundred millyun
dollars fer each campane. Ov course
the poor. hard-workin' voters might
never see the color ov much ov hit
But. If we could, we would hev tnat
much-a hundred times as much as
we accused the Republicans ov haV-
in'-an' we would not bat an eye nor
nlush a blush. Our campane man
ayers would awl go to church on
the Sunday before the eleckshun an
thew would sit an sing "Amazin
Grace. How Sweet the Soun," az loud
az the next one an would look al
sanctymonious az billed owls.
Yes, money makes the mare go,
an erlong erbout eleckshun time MI
makes her spruce up an go at CT
bount double speed.
Az matter ov fackt l expect tna'
fbe Republicans do chip In an rals'
few dollars ter run the cahpahe
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

Durham, N. c., Nov. 13.-The
American Tobacco Company has
competitor In the field right here &C
home In the new smoking tobacco
concern inaugurated by w. L. Walk
er. an old Durham resident but now
of New York. They win do business
under the name of the KhediviaI
Company. A new brand OF smoking
tobacco il to be made named Walk
er's Durham" Mr.. Walker has been
served with q notice that to appro-
pirate in whole or in part the name
Durham" would result I'm q suit for
infringement.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19
f. j. HENEY SHOT IN COURT
ROOM.
San Francisco Graft Prosecutor Vic
tim of Exposed Juryman-Would-
be Assassin Suicides.

efIh ia AxAposCO w otAu'
be Assassin Suicides.
San Francisco, Nov. 13.-Francis
]. Heney, leading figure in the
prosecution of municipal corruption
in San Francisco, was shot and Sc.
riously wounded at 4.22 p. m, today
In Judge LAWYERS courtroom. by
Morris Haas, Jewish saloonkeeper
who had been accepted as a juror
in previous trial OF Abraham Ruei
and afterwards removed, as 1t had
been shown in court by Heney that
Haas was an ex-convict-a fact not
brought out in his examination as
a venireman.
The shooting Of Heney occurred
in the presence of many persons In
the courtroom, in a recess In the trial
of Abraham Ruef, on trial for the
third time on the charge Of bribery.
At p. m, Mr.. Heney regained con-
sciousness and will likely recover.
Aften being taken to prison Haas
committed suicide.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

Henderson, Nov. 1.-THE second
largest fire In the history Of this
town in thirty years occurred this
morning at 4.30 O'Clock, when Par
ham Bros four-story brick building
bagging factory was totally destroy
ed, with its adjoining buildings on
Wynder avenue. BY strenuous ef-
forts the residences on the opposite
side of the street were saved.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19
Unknown Negro is Shot and Killed
at Wilson.

Wilson, N. c., Nov. night
an unknown negro was shot five
times in the abdomen on the out
skirts Of the city by another negro,
said to be George Ruf1in. The wound
ed man is at the hospital here, but
not expected 20 recover. His assail-
ant escaped and has not yet been ap-
pretended. The shooting occurred
over a woman.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19
Plymouth Has q Disastrous Fire

Washington, N. c., Nov. 16.-Fire
at Plymouth. about thirty-five miles
from this city, of unknown origin,
destroyed two stores and part of the
hotel yesterday morning at o'clock.
The two stores, brick buildings, oc-
cupied by Spruill Bros, and II. A.
Blount, dealers in general merchan-
disc, were totally destroyed, the
front of the hotel was burned out
The total loss estimated, was about
$4,000 partly covered by insurance.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

Columbus, Ga, Nov. 14.-Roy
Bagley, chief clerk In the Columbus
postofiice, was today bound over to
United States court by Commissioner
Brown on the charge Of robbing the
mails. Bagley was caught by decoy
letter containing marked bills which
were found on his person when he
was arrested. according to the testi-
mony Of two United States inspect
ors at the preliminary hearing.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

Some of the Democratic politicians
are talking of reading the men out
of the party who scratched the ticket
this year. But we don't see how
they can read them out when as a
matter of fact they are already out.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

An exchange says that the big
slump In the Democratic vote this
year was due to the fact that the Re-
publicans got too many votes.
No, they didn't get too many votes,
Dut they received enough SO as not
10 leave any doubt as to who the
next President will be.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

Even If the Republicans deposited
any ballots in the rural mail boxes,
as was suggested by some Democrats,
1t seems that they also got enough In
the right boxes to make the Demo-
cratic politicians sit up and take
notice.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

The News and Observer says you
can buy all the peoplea part Of the
time.
We have never had any experience
along that line; but We just don't
believe it.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

Some of the Democratic papers are
already talking about having the
next Legislature to create new Offices
as a reward for those who have help
ed the party.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

An exchange says now is the time
to plant rye. What Is the use of
planting rye now? Don't you know
the State will be dry after the first
of the year
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

Mr.. B. s. Royster, of Oxford, has
announced himself a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for Con-
Eress In the Fifth District two years
hence.
Mr.. Royster is evidently of the
opinion that the early bird catches
the worm.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19
Tobacco Barn Robbed.

Wilson, N. c., Nov. 16.-Saturday
night two miles from Elm City, Mr..
w. G.. Smith lost two-thirds OF to-
bacco crop. Thieves entered his barn
and carted away the stuff and left
no clue as to the route they had
taken.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

We note Chairman Mack, Of the
Democratic National Executive Com
mittee, says that he will foot all
bills due. It is good to have "an
angel" along in time of need.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

We note from Governor Glenn's
Thanksgiving Proclamation that he
says the State Is out of debt. That is
good news that we were not before
aware of.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

Some of the newspaper men are
now denying that they ever predicted
Bryan's election.
Don't blame them after scanning
the election returns.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19
Captain Goes Down With Tug i'm
Pamlico Sound.

Norfolk, Va, Nov. 12.-News
reached this city this afternoon of
the sinking of the tug Hampton this
morning in Pamico Sound, N. c.,
during the prevalence OF a severe
northwest gale, and OF the loss OF
Captain W. J. Rawley, commander.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

Taft received 113 900 votes in this
State, and we have heard it said that
many of them who voted for Taft
were right decent men.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

The Democratic party will have to
buy a new donkey before the next
campaign. Bryan has ridden the old
one to death.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

The Democrats who had picked
out the Federal offices they were to
hold are naturally very sore over the
result of the election.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

that in the landslide the Republicans
got the White House and the Demo
Gratis got the Kitchin.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

Bryan's majority in this State
this year was reduced to about
10000, and we will give those to
Taft four years from now.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

We don't know whether 1t Is
Night Riders" in this State or
whether the Red Shirts" bobbed up
again.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

The murder record In this State Is
becoming alarming. The former
cause.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

the results that are hoaed for from
this report
+. Z. Sisson presssntsd resolution
which was adopted. providing tha,
President Iordaa shall have complete
charge Of the new organization oi
cotton growers which will include
Southern farmers and men IN al
walks Of life. II provides for ap-
pointment of one man In each State
to perfect the Organization in the
counties of his State.
The purpose of the organization
is to collect data as TO the quality
and yield OF the cotton crop In each
county and data as TO the financing
of the crop.
Plan to Loan Money.
Another resolution was offered by
II. II. Rogers, of Louisville. Miss.
providing for the appointment By
President Jordan of two other dele
gates to form with him a committee
to act with like committee from
the Farmers Union, TO work out n
plan to capitalize a legitimate cor
poration. the purpose of which shall
be to loan money on, or buy up the
crop of all distressed cotton grow
ers In order to keep prices from
going below cost.
A resolution condemning dealing
in futures and calling on Congress
men. United States Senators and
Christian ministers to aid In sup
pressing 1t, was adopted. -
DIR. A. r. Marlborough, of Missis-
sippi, introduced a resolution which
was adopted. that members of the
study. agitate and edu-
cate in an effort to establish the
feasibility of the cotton growers
manufacturing their own staple into
cloth and to petition the Legislature
of the various States to pass such
laws as will enable the growers to
do SO.
The convention adjourned sine die. !
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

No, We do not believe the Demo-
Gratis will apply for patent for their
primary system.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

They are selling "whiskey sand
witches" In Alabama. Look out for
the new fad In North Carolina.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

Mr.. Metcah VIII Retire on Account
of nI-Health-Win be Succeeded
by +. III. Sewberry.
Washington, Nov. 13.-Secretary
Of the Navy. Victor Howard Metcaif.
Of California. today rendered hIs res
ignation to President Roosevelt, TO
take effect on December lst. An
nouncement vas made Immediately
afterward OF the appointment of
Truman Handy Newberry. Of Michi-
gan, as Secretary.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19

Golfers Weekly says the Demo-
cratic party today means nothing
Further comment is unnecessary.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-19
EDITORIAL BRIEFS
The Democratic majority In this
state continues to dwindle.

Now is the time to begin the cam
paign in this State for two years
hence.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-24
Potential Wheat Acreage.

With the many means which are al
hand to the future farmers OF the
United States to meet the ever-grow-
ing demand for the staff of life" 1t is
hard to imagine a real wheat famine
for our population in the immediate
future. He is most unwse prophet
who would attempt to estimate the po-
tential wheat acreage Of the United
States TO- 20, or so years from now.
While it is true that the most avail
able and most productive wheat lands
have already been tapped, the future
acreage of desert-and-swamp lands
that may be made productive through
engineering skill, says Century, is an
absolutely unknown factor. That
many of these regions will sometime
be extremely productive no one can
doubt, and if high prices for wheat be-
come persistent an extensive wheat
acreage may be developed in old agri-
cultural regions that have abandoned
wheat for more profitable forms Of
agriculture.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-24
Rnhher PLAYS a Part.

The increasing demand for rubber
makes the Congo State center of IN
terest to the world. But no one wants
rubber extorted by the lash and by
mutilation. No one believes that any
such system is necessary. 1t is a
mistake to think that the African
negroes are lazy, says the Philadelphia
Inquirer After their fashion they
are energetic, but most of their labor
is wasted in vain efforts. 1t seems
reasonable that a mild and intelligent
administration will produce much
more rubber and will not only benefit
the natives, but cheaper the article.
The American concessions stand, and
these are vast, but they will be under
the supervision Of the Belgian govern
ment and we shall have no more bru-
fality by wholesale. The Belgians are
an intelligent race, fully competent to
solve this great problem.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-24
A NOTABLE EVENT.
international tuberculosis Congress
to Hold Three Views Session.

Washington, Sept. 22.-For the next
three weeks the national capital will
be the scene of such a crusade as
never before has been witnessed
against humanitys worst common foe
white plague. 1t will be an educa-
tional campaign, worldwide in its
scope, the ultimate object of which is
to eradicate, if possible, from the ends
of the earth disease which, statisti-
cal experts declare, cuts short the
lives of from one-tenth to one-eighth
of the civilized people. Such dis
tinguished foreigners as Drs. Robert
Koch of Berlin, Bang of Copenhagen,
A. Calmette of Lille, France; n. Theo-
dore Tendeloo of Legion, r. w.
Philip of Edinburgh, C. Won Pirquet of
Vienna, G. Simswoodhead of Cam
bridge, Lydia Rabinowitsch of Berlin,
Camilo Callejav of Valladolid, Spain;
T. Ishgami of Osaka, Japan, and noted
American physicians and scientists
and others who have devoted their
lives in an effort to solve this problem
will actively participate.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-24
FIVE MILLIONS LOST
CENTRAL TELEPHONE BUILDING
AND PoSTOFFlcE TOTALLY
DESTROYED BY FIRE.
PARIS SuSTA|Ns HEAVY FIRE LOSSES
City Practically Without Telephone
Communication--20,000 Lines Were
Completely Destroyed-Outfit Was
New-Service Out for Month
No Loss of Life.

Paris, Sept. 22.--Fire broke out Sun
day night in the central telephone
building and spread with such rapidity
that the telephone employees were
forced, after brief and Intellectual eff
forts TO eXtinguish the flames, to flee
hastily to the streets. The entire
building was soon in flames, and this,
together with the postoffice, which is
located close to the Place DIES Vic
torres, was totally destroyed. The loss
is estimated at $5,000,000, but much
greater loss is likely to be involved
through the complete interruption of
all telephone communication in the
center of Paris, as well as communl-
cation with the provinces and abroad.
The telephone building was COM
paratively new and was fitted with the
costly new central battery system. 1t
will take more than a month to re-
establish the service. The origin OF
the fire is mystery, but 1t is believed
to have been due to a short circuit.
1t is asserted also that it may have
been of incendiary origin, but nothing
has as yet been found to prove this
Telephone operators when they first
discovered the flames tried to eX-
tingush them, but were forced to de-
Of no
black smoke and the pungent fumes
from the burning gutta percha. In
short time the flames enwrapped the
entire five stories and were bursting
through the roof leaping skyward like
a blast furnace.
Sunday was a record day in the his
tory of the fire department, the men
being out all morning and afternoon
for a big fire in department store in
the Fauborg-St. Denis. Damage to the
extent of 100000 was done here but
the loss is covered by insurance.
The firemen were impeded in their
work by the crowds which the police
we're powerless to hold back. Mes
sengers were dispatched for reserves
and troops who eventually were forced
to charge upon the spectators before
they cleared the scene. II was not
until two o'clock Monday morning
that the fire was gotten under control.
It was found that 10000 lines in
Paris, comprising all the lines in use
by the various ministries, the news
papers. banks and commercial houses
and all the provincial and information
al trunk section of the plant had been
completely destroyed.
The fire chief reports that there was
no loss of life and that no one was
injured.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-24
Snakes Diagnosed EdltorIasy.


Ever since Adam was bridegroom,
and certain celebrated, but not be-
loved, snake made trouble In the fam
ily and caused him to lose his farm
and gardens, snakes have been un.
popular in Adams family. If the
snake had never been in the Garden
of Eden ZOO, probably we could be
roaming around yet on perpetual va
cation, with nothing to do but eat
fruit and pick flowers. We folks who
have to work and dig around eight OF
ten, hours day can never quite Tor
give the snake for putting us out OF
the paradise palm garden says the
Baltimore Sun. 1t was worse than
the civil war; Never since that little
snake incident at Eden have we been
rich enough TO quit work. You can't
say the snake is a beautiful animal.
He looks like long streak OF devil
ultUl, WIFI ldASo III ilpiib ehN AANNS
spots and streaks Of unrighteousness
all the way down. He is as unsociable
as a cross.eyed hermit, and slippery as
gumshoe politician. AS Mr. Roose'
welt would say, the snake is immoral,
a malefactor Of great stealth, an UNI
righteous unregenerate, almost as de-
PRAYED as q reactionary or conserva
tive. Being jealous and spiteful, 1t is
no wonder that the reptile has so
few close friends. His low, retreating
forehead shows that he has no taste
for music or the arts, and would as
soon bite Ebert Hubbard or Paderew-
ski as he would Joe Cans. He never
shows true affection or constancy, and
cannot be trusted with ladies and
children.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-24
A NEW ENGLAND DROUGHT.
Conditions Becoming Serious Along
Atlantic Coast.

Boston Mass, Sept. 22.-Anxiety Is
filling the heart of the New England
farmer Tor drought which Is pro-
nounced to be one of the severest in
many years has spread itself over the
New England states, causing suffering
to people, cattle and crops throughout
the country.
1t was ON August rs that the last
general rainfall came to New England.
In many places the wells are running
dry. Water in the lakes has been
receding at the rate Of one inch day.
Numerous forest fires have started
Many mills have been crippled by the
lock of water supply and others have
been compelled to shut down. Cattle
have been suffering and the milk sup
ply is becoming limited.
In Vermont mills have been serious
ly crippled or shut down, throwing
hundreds out of employment. Quar-
ries about Montpelier were closed
during the past week.
For several days past the water has
been the lowest since 1881 in Lake
Champlain and steamers have discon-
tinued touching at st. Adams Bay.
Smoke from the burning forests OF
Maine, Canada and northern New
York has hung over New England for
the past week, obscuring the rays of
the sun, and threatening to rival the
famous yellow days of 1881 Ship
ping all along the New England coast
has been seriously hampered.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-24

The British house of lords amended
The old-age pension BILL but when the
commons rejected the amendments,
he lords passed the bill in the form
n which it was sent to them. The
aged British poor over 10 years of age
will soon receive pensions of vary
ng amounts, according to their in
come. The sums are fixed by a sliding
scale which forms a part of the bill.
Now the statesmen will devote them
selves to finding money to pay the
tensions. 1t will require $30,000,00O
year to start with, and Is likely to
need from s5O,00O,00O to $1OO,OOO.0OO
within a decade
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-24
a SLAYER Trles TO Escape.

Kingston, Mo-, Sept 22.-Albert Fill
ley. a murderer, condemned to be
hanged Monday, and five other prison
ers tried to escape from the county
jail here Sheriff F. l.. Parker was
away on business. He left his son,
Roe ID years old, to watch the prison.
ers. The boy discovered Ira Miller
who is awaiting trial for horse steal
ing and forgery and Filley taking
turns saving bars, He telephoned to
his father. then procured a shotgun
and stood watch.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-24
CHE GOT HER MAN--HAPPY.
indian Woman Not Likely to Be Left
Far Behind In Life's Battle.

Writing Of the famous Dean Kaye
Of Topeka, in Suburban Life, Paul A.
Lovewell, says:
Dean Kaye has had interesting ex'
periences during his soujourns In the
wilderness. Once an Indian woman.
came to his cabin.
"You marry? she asked.
eyes said the dean, ! can marry
folks. Have you got man?
again the woman grunted, and de-
parted. About shutdown she returned,
dragging with her an apparently
abashed and reluctant brave.
"'Got him, she remarked, laconical-
ly, producing her marriage license.
The man knew no English, but the
woman prompted him when 1t became
necessary for him to give his assent
to the deans questions. When 1t was
over the squaw paid the minister his
fee and led her husband away In tri-
umph."
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-24
THE ST. JOSEPH TOURNAMENT.
Everything Ready for the Great Mill
tary Gathering.

st. Joseph Mo-, Sept, 22.-The big
gest military tournament ever at
tempted by the war department of the
United States will begin in st. Joseph
Monday and continue week. For
nearly week 5000 regulars have
been encamped at Camp Everett Pea
body. on the banks of Lake Contrary.
Brig. Gen. Charles Morton, commander
of the department of the Missouri, Is
the commanding officer. Secretary Of
War Wright, Maj. Gen, Bell and other
prominent army men will be here.
Capt. C. DeForrest Chandler, Lieut.
Frank p. Lah'm and Lieut.. b. D. Foul
lois will be in charge of the aeronautic
experiments to be conducted daily in
connection with the tournament. The
Baldwin dirigible balloon will be used.
The soldiers will compete in prizes
aggregating $4,000 cash.
At the same time the interstate
livestock show, with more than 1000
entries, will be held here, with prizes
amounting to $4,000.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-24
Mailing Him.

He-It's jolly nice to kiss one you.
like.
She-(No answer.
He-That is, OF course, II she
doesn't mind.
She-(No answer).
He-If she gets mad It's altogether
another thing.
She-(No answer.
Held like to steal kiss now
She-(No answer.
He-If 1t would be quite safe.
She-Have you finished?
He-Oh, yes!
: She-Then how can you make 80
many fool remarks when you see that
am alone and entirely at your
mercy?-Young's Magazine.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-09-24
Workinu Men for Peace.

Berlin, Sept 22.-An imposing An
glo.German working mems peace
demonstration was held here Sunday.
Some 10000 German workmen gath
cred to welcome a delegation repre-
senting the British workmen, and
much enthusiasm was displayed on
both sides. The delegation presented
an address, asking the cooperation OF
the Germans in an effort to secure
the settlement Of International dis
putes by arbitration.