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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-06
GEORGE HAoKrNsOHMIpr.

Interest in the mat contests In Amer
len such as was felt for several months
after Hacks" first appearance here.
The wrestling game Is still high In
favor In the middle west, but II has
died out to considerable degree In
the east. r
IL Hackenschmidt does not back
down from his proposition. and that
seems hardly possible, inasmuch as
each and every ono OF his demands
has been complied with by w. w. wit.
tig of Milwaukee. Wis. the man who
is promoting the affair. he will prob.
ably come TO America some time about
the end of March The match with
Gotch IS set for May 0, and that will
give the Russian ample time to take
part In the four exhibition matches and
also to prepare for the meeting with
the Yankee champion. The match for
the worlds title will In all likelihood
no held either In Kansas City or In
Chicago, with the odds in favor OF the
former at present.
Many oarsmen throughout the Unit
ed Stntes. bnye picked out Harry S.
Bennett as the one best lifted TO carry
the country's colors In the single SOULS
event ut the Olympic rowing cham
plonshipS to be decided in England
Dext season. Bennett, who comes from
Springfield, Mass. Is the amateur
champion sculler Of the United States.
He is in prime condition now and
ready to start training the moment his
entry is accepted.
That the Englishmen fear this SELF
made sculler is borne out by the fact
That they have resurTccted II. IT.
Blackstaffc. the veteran runner up for
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-06

Many n man 90 late Remembers that
the unspokeni w'gd never starts quAr-
rcd Washina ss1r. 's
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-06

WANTED-TO BUY. SELL OR Elk.
change furniture and stoves. G. w.
LEWIS. 2502 Huntington avenue.
3-f7-3t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-06

FOR .RENT-FURNlSHED ROOMS
suitable for men. $50 32nd St
1-23-6t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-06
FOR REilr.

FOR RENT-FRoSr ROOM WITH
alcove.. board. 20 couple without
children. 3ll4 WEST AVE. 2-4-6t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-06

wANTED-BoARDER&1aO THIR-
ty-6rst street; modern conven
fences; references exchanged.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-06

GOOD BREAKFAST FOR FBBRU-
ary--Smithfcld Sausage and Hot
Cakes. 25c. BELMONT LUNCH.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-15
Chapter 5

R a moment there was dead silence In the room. Harry's breath caught In his throat, and the old mans eye again impaled the hap.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-15
CHAPTER Iv-(Continucd).

IL was not long before the sound Of gay voices ard of carriage wheels came around the corner of the house, for the reception was to be curtaiIed. One by one he heard the carriages roll down the graveled driveway A last chime of voices talking together-Har- " could distinguish Hugh's voice now and at length quiet told him the last of the guests were gone.
 The east room was empty save for servants who were gathering some of the cut flowers for themselves. He stood aimlcssly for few moments looking about him. A white carnation lay at the foot of the dais, fallen from Jessica's shower bouquet He picked this up, abstractedly smelled it's per fume and drew the stem through his buttonhole He heard voices in the H. brary, and, opening the door. he en- tered.
 In the room sat old David Stires in his wheel chair opposite his son. He
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-15
SUPERINTENDENT MAX BONNIE BRINGS IN FIVE HUNDRED
 FOR SLAUGHTER.
THIS FINE STOCK WILL BE USED TO SUPPLY PATRONS WITH
 FINE MUTTON.
Half Thousand Woody Ones Come From Ranch of Leonard Metz at Mesa and Are the Fattest and Finest Ever Seen in Local Market-Come and See.

The Pioneer Meat Market has just received bunch of 800 fat mutton sheep which they will use to supply their many customers with choice cuts. Leonard Metz brought these sheep from Mesa and they are the finest looking lot that has been seen in this locality in a long time. The Pioneer only handles prime stock and the best that money can buy. Max Bonne the superintend- ent, is so well known to the people Of Globe that the business is growing by leaps and bounds.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-15

"We hdpc married JcsStcd tO q cont anon TIf,fr'
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-15
AYho's Who" In the Stcry.

SATAN" SANDTRSON, the hero. daredevil. quixotic friend aud minister of the Gospel. HIGH SPIRES, prodigal and criminal.
 JESMCA HOLME, the beautiful heroine. helpless in the rush of evenSs and the principal sufferer in casa of mixed identity. MRS. NIALLORAN, the camp oracle. DAVID SPIRES, stern. vet for giving, and ut the last made happy by anothsr's unhappiness. THE BISHOP, the victim of a misunderstanding. HALLELUJAH JONES, the re- lisious fanatic on whose shoulders rests the whole weight of the story. EMMETT PRENDERGAST, the false friend. perjurer and thief. THE SHERIFF, who is very much divided between duty and In clination.
 'BIG" DEVLIN, who turns champion instead Of prosecutor aft = the hero's race with death.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-15

mon utcfr' line across his brow was livld pallor His eyes lift cd to Harry's for an instant. then re- turned in kind of fascination to a slip of paper on the desk. on which his fathers forefnger rested, like nail transfixing an animate infamy.
 low, hoarse. unnatural voice. come in and shut the door. God forgive us! We have married Jessica to a common thief! Hugh. my son. my only child. whom have forgiven beyond all reck- oning. las forged my name to draft for SCOOP
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-15

was deadly pale. and his fierce eyes blazed like fire in finder. And what Il Hughl Not the indolently gay prodigal Harry had known in the past nor the flushed hrid e. Sitptu VT q nill hour ago! ltwas Il cringing. a hangdog Hugh. with a sinking dread in the face. a trembling of the hands. a tense expecta- ton in the pos
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-15

less son. Hugh threw up his mead with an attempt at jauntiness. but with furtlve apprehension in every muscle, for he could not solve the look he saw on his fathers face. and said:
 You act as If 1t were a cool million. I'm no worse than lot who have bet. ter luck than l. Suppose 1 did draw the five thousand. You were going to give me ten for wedding present had to have the money then. and you wouldn't have given 1t 10 me. You know that as well as l do. Besides, | was going to take it up myself. and you would never have been the wiser. He promised to hold it It's low trick for him to round on me like this. I'll pay him off for it some time. don't see that it's anybody eises busi- ness but ours anyway" he continued. with surly glance at Harry.
 Harry had been staring at him, but with vision turned cnriously. back ward-a vision that seemed to see Hugh standing at carpeted dais fin a flower hung room. while his own voice said out of lurid shadow. "Wilt thou have this man to be thy welded hus- band''-
 "Stay, Sanderson." said the old man: then turning to Hugh, "Who advanced you money on this and promised to hold itT"
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-10-15
Donations for Democracy

The Bryan and Kern club of Globe IS anx- ious to assist the democratic national com mittee in the election of Bryan and the success of democracy generally throughout the country, and in order to do this sub scription paper has been started. It is the desire of the club that every democrat in Gila county contribute to the fund. The success of the ticket in the states means much for Arizona and while we are not privileged to vote for the presidential cleo tors we can aid with funds. Subscriptions, large or small, will be received at democratic headquarters in the Trust building.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-02
Corn Train at WASHINGTON.

Washington, n. c., Special-The
corn growers special train of three
cars sent out under the auspices of
the State agricultural experiment sta
ton and the Norfolk g. Southern
Railway arrived in the city at 10
o'clock Saturday morning and was
welcomed by a large crowd of citi-
zens and farmers from all over the
country. The special remained in
this city two hours and during this
time number Of interesting as we'll
as instructive lectures were made by
members of the party on scientific
corn culture and how to produce
more corn to the acre than hereto
fore, on seed selection, fertilizer plant
diseases. etc The lectures were care
fully followed up by exhibits of corn
specimens. In the party were c. b.
Williams, director of the North Car
olina experiment station; TAFT But
Ter, State veterinarian; F. L. Stevens.
biologist; R. I. Smith, entomologist :;
DR.. George T. Winston, of the A. &
NJ. College; A. D. Samuels, specialist
Of the United States Department Of
Agriculture; T. J. Hudson, land and
industrial agent of the Norfolk &
Southern Railway.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-02
SMITH SUCCEEDS WRYIf
Fs--~- 0svsxacz ef MxryikzA. A..
TsA4Y Elecsed - szzAts Fus ssx
Tear Terra L. CAesaz 60 fIIl OF
uEsxp&Fs4 Tern ss s~aasas wkyss
-Elecklez 70 Be ossmtaaae6

AEazpa.ss. Nd. Spevasl--Ia sspas,
ale sessions sAs Dee,o~ratar rn~u
beTs of tie two hoas@a 81 The Isswss
laiars voted unanimously foE fozzzsr
Governor Joka Walter SAITH fug
Cns;ed States Senator 10 all oai ,he
nnexpsrea term of the late William
Pincknes Whytr. Ex-Gor~rnoT
Smith already has bees chosen fos
tAe full slx-year term beginning
March 4th, 1909 The Repablican
members decided at = caucus not 81
participate In the election. taking the
ground that any other course woald
be N violation If the Federal sta.
tutes, One member of the House.
however. bolted the caucus and voted
for Congressman William ii. Jack
son.
II is understood that the legality
of the election will be- questioned. il,
being contended that the necessary
time between the notice TO the Lsris.
Iature Of vacancy and the election
of successor had not elapsed as re
quired BY law.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-02
a7sSsSSSSSSSSSSSSsssSS.A
n TAR HEEL TOPICS
Items Gathered from All Sections of the State y
SSSSSS<SSS<sS<<S<<<s<eS
Moore Fruit Escapes.

Southern Pines, Special.-The fruit
rn"n Of Moore county have been wit
messing strenuous period. Friday
.nigHf one Of the most tempestuous
storms IN long time wound up with
]. . lizard Of snow and ice. and on
saturday morning the thermometer
registered "A. with the fruit blossoms
cncascd IN globes Of ice. The fight
was big enough to cut with a knife.
ds everybody threw up both hands
and conceded the complete destruc-
tl"n Of III fruit Orchards had been
out in the fullest blossom for several
days and everywhere hopes had been
entertained Of bumper crop. Fol
lowing the snow and ice Of Friday
night came another freeze Saturday
night. to finish what the first night
had done, the victims asserted. MANY
If the orchard men say the frost has
done no more than TO thin out the
blossoms, leaving prospects of a rea-
sonably fair, if not a good crop.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-02
A Davidson Home Burned.

Lexington, Special.-News reached
town of the destruction by fire of
the residence of DR.. J. E. Cathell, of
Tyro. this county, in which about 81,
600 worth of property was consumed
and not thing saved except a canary
bird. The insurance carried amounts
to $2,250. The origin of the fire is
unknown. The popular physician
was out on a professional call and
his family and servants were away,
it being about midnight when the fire
occurred. Together with the S-room
house, all the DOCTORS instruments,
accounts, medicines, his diploma, IL
cense. etc, were destroyed, as were
l.l0O pounds of pork and lard from
SIX hogs. The loss is exceedingl i,
heavy on the doctor At present he
is making his home with a neighbor,
Mr.. Baxter Leonard.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-02
Tax Levy Is Unconstitutional.

Asheville, Special.-Judge Fred
Moore. Of the State Superior Court
bench, rendered his decision in the
matter of the Southern Railway Com
pauy against the commissioners and
TAX collector of Buncombe county.
holding that the special tax of -
cents on the 800 worth of property
f"r lads and bridges, and Is Is
r"Hf- for interest on bonds and sink
m- ."nd was unconstitutional anG
invalid. and continued the iniunc-
tl"u restraining the tax collector fGon.
collecting frcm the Southern this tax,
amounting 10 S4.SO0. Practically the
same point was raised by complain
ant : counsel relative to Mecklenburg
county on account of the county levy
5u- lG cent road tax, u cent bond
ta@- and p cent convict tax and no
poll lax to correspond.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-02

Cheaeane. wv. Sr-@riAl H~tw~~a
~ and 70 rn~n. Il AesrlsFs~si sassssns
lost thrsr lives ia Gao sx1slssaassa IA
coal mane ~. e the tnsaa f'ars So
teAl Company ~ ilaHas TEE eagle.
sions ssrr caused D. enses And cal
dust, and each uEs fallaar.i hy arr
The afei esplossou oceuFrod zt J
o o'eissek- killing Is nsHvF~. s.slsssiang
superintendent and three b~s~x
The sccand sxplusaua occurred aG
l0.31 O 'clock III night. suuTlne oct
tho lives II fram - to - ruseafsrs.
including State Msne Inspec,ur u n.
Elc
The widest excitement prevailed
~ Hanna and at The mine. 81 here has
drrds of persons arc ruHgrvgAscsl. Ia
cludlug widows. children and other
relatives uf the victims Men and
women ate running about Snng1ng
their hands and CRYING. NhlIe many
lille children. separated from their
mothers, arc sobbing nIgh fear
When the second explosion occur.
red, additional appeals vere tele-
graphed to all surrounding tuwas for
assistance. One train D. rushing West
from Omaha. carrying ofiicers Of tie
Union Pacific Railroad and If the
Union Pacific Coal company
The regular force Of men employ
ed al mines Nos 2 and were pressrd
into rescue work. which j. extremely
difficult.
The bodies of four of tie IS mes
who lost their lives IL tho hrnt sA-
plosion. were founG Ssluday night. but
owing 10 the increasing volumes f
gas. which threats, aed 10 e1piods At
am moment. no effort waa maas ts
remove them Ia the surface.
At ; o'clock ;hc fire reached the
gas. and a terrific explosion followed.
In 4 few minutes many men VOlun-
teered To enter the mine Ia rescue any
possible survivor. Fumes and fire
hlndered the reseurers but they made
some progress. After long strug-
gle. the volunteers got well into the
mine. Those OH the surface had be
gan 10 expect results from the inire-
pid daring of the reScurers. but at
1880 O'Clock the camp was startled
by second explosion that partly
shut off the shaft Of the mine and
most likely killed the volunteers.
Tie victims are all below the tenth
level and il is probable that flames
have consumed the coIp,er.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-02
Coffin On the Doorstep.

Charlotte, Special.-Mr. and Mrs.
". G. Russell, residents of Hickory
Grove township, this county, found a
crude miniature coffin on their front
porth when they awoke, and in it a
letter demanding money The letter
was adorned with a skull, crossbones
and blackhand. The county author
tiles have two neighboring youths
under suspicion, and will arrest then.
They refuse to divulge the names of
the suspects, but they believe the af-
fair to have been the prank of irras-
Ponsible youths, and that is the view
held by the community.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-02

Berlin, Ry Cable.-Emperor Will
liam. having been fully advised as 10
the attitude of President Roosevelt
and the feeling of the American
public in regard to the alleged re-
fusal of His Majesty TO receive DR..
David Javne Hill as American am
bassador to Germany, III succession
10 Charlemagae Tower. has witt
drawn all the Expressions Of dis
approval be recently sent to Pres.
dent Roosevelt and would be pleased
to receive DR.. Hill as American an
bassador
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-02
Charters Granted.

Raleigh, Special.-A charter i,
granted the Johnson -McCubbin Com
pany at Salisbury, which will deal il
real estate, build houses and factories
etc, capital stock $130,0O0, the stock.
holders being Thomas P. Johnson, J
:. McCubbins and T. H. Vanderford
Another charter goes to- the Caroline
Paper Box Company, of Winston.
Salem, $4,000, the stockholders be.
irg w. B. Hemingway and others, al
from Norfolk.
A commission is issued to Wiley
c. Rodman, of Washington, D. C. as
major of the Second Regiment, vice
Sellers, resigned.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-02
Tar Heel Items.

Mr.. J. n. McCausland. of the Re-
all Merchants Association. of Char
'otte. has asked Mr. Webb to investi-
gate and endeavor to improve the
nail service between Charlotte and
greensboro. Mr. Webb went to work
IN the matter at once and will thresh
t out if possible There is consider
able complaint of mail service be-
tween Washington and Charlotte.
Thomas S. Rollins, of Asheville. is
appointed a member of the central
campaign committee = of the State
Anti-Saloon League.
The resignation of James S. Lew
s. first lieutenant, Company E, Sec
ond Regiment, Goldsboro, is accepted
he having removed to Rocky Mount
John W. Stewart was appointed
United States Senator to succeed the
late Redfield Proctor
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-02
State News in Brief.

The United States Department OF
Justice offers 800 reward for the
capture Of Jim Staley, the negro
moonshiner who shot Deputy Marsha
Henry Reese. It ought to be easy
to identify and capture Staley as he
was shot twice. Several people saw
him at Sanford the evening of the
day on which the shooting occurred
United States Marshal Dockery say:
that moonshining is certainly increas
ing in this district and that the moon
sinners are becoming bolder and more
desparate. Not so much is going or
now as in the winter, but more thar
at this time last year. Durham ant
Johnson are the worst counties IN the
district for moonshining, while Robe
son leads in retailing.
At the office of the State Labor
Commissioner it is learned that there
is some increase of work in the State
it is said that the sawmiIl people
make more complaints about the
panic than perhaps any other class
saying it is the real thing and ha;
hit them hard and caused big drol
in prices.
A charter is granted the Leaksville
Light, Power and Milling Company
to furnish electric power, ETC., the
amount of the capital stock being
$4,000 and E. B. King the chief
stockholder.
The State Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction has issued very vel
prepared and illustrated pamphlet
with designs for public school houses
this taking the place of one which
was issued some years ago.
There is talk of a fine new hote
at Lakeview. with Western capita
at the back of the scheme. The
plans are not worked out yet, but
a representative of the investors has
been looking over the ground and ap,
pears impressed with Lakeview as &
place for a good summer and winter
resort.
The number of volumes in the
Supreme Court library is now 17,13t
this being a gain of almost 900 a yea'
on an overage for the past four years
The number of volumes IN the State
library is 41,00O, and counting book:
which the United States sends the
gain is something like 1000 year.
Representative Page has secured
two new R. F. D. routes-one iron
Seagrove, in Randolph county, ane
tle other from Cameron, IN Moore
county.
Capt, E. R. Stuart, Of Charleston
has notified Representative Webb
that the plans, and specifications fo'
the Kings Mountain monument ar
ready, and on the 23d of April HI
will consider bids for its construction
The cost is to be $4,000.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-02
Merely Settles Jurisdiction.

Washington, Special.-In the case
Of the State represented BY Sheriff
Thomas F. Hunter. Of Buncombc
county. appealed from the Circuit
Court of the western district Of
North Carolina. the Supreme Court
Mr. Justice Harlan dissenting, sus-
tains Judge Pritchard The decision.
read by Mr.. Justice Peckham, was
handed down Monday morning, along
with the famous Minnesota case. both
of which involved the question Of
jurisdiction. In no sense does this
decision invaIidate the North Caro-
lima rate law, but settles the habeas
corpus Jurisdiction
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-02
Former Governor Stewart Appointed
to Succeed Late Senator Proctor

Rutland, Vt. Special.--John Wal
cott Stewart, of Middleburg. was ap-
pointed 10 the United States Senate
by Governor Fletcher u. Proctor la
ill the vacancy created BY the recent
death of Senator Redfield Proctor.
Mr.. Stewart has accepted. His term
will expire this coming fall, when the
Legislature meets IN regular session.
Mr.. Stewart is 81 years of age
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-02
A Chicago Franchise.

Chicago, Special-After fight
that has extended through the admin
istration of Mayor Dunno, the city
council, after a fight lasting until
early Tuesday voted an amended
franchise to the Commonwealth Edi-
son Company. The new franchise, its
enemies declare, gives the company a
virtual monopoly in furnishing elee-
tricity for Light and power, giving il
a right TO discriminate in rates for
service furnished and TO charge what
ever it may please for emergency ser
vice.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-02
The Aldrich Bill Passes.

Washington, Speeial.-The Aldricb
currency bill was passed by the Sen
ate bv vote of 42 to Is. in the main
a party vote. Previous TO the tax
inc of the vote on the Aldrich bill
a vote was taken on the Bailey sub
stitute authorizing the goveTnn7c'sf
insted of the national banks. to issus
the emergency circulation for which
the bill provides. The vote on the
substitute stood 40 to IS, and this
vote was entirely partisan, even Sena-
tor LaFollette casting his vote with
the Republicans.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-02
Benton's Slayer to Hama.

Fayetteville, Special.-Sam Mur
Gibson, alias Melvin, will pay with
his life for the murder of James II
Benton, which crime he committed
on Sunday afternoon, February 23d
last. In Superior Court he was founC
guilty of murder in the first degres
after trial extending over two days
The jury rendered its verdict in thir
'y-five minutes after retiring to tn,
jury room. The accused showed con
siderable nervousness when brought
back into the court room to receive
the verdict but after it was rendered
he sank back into his seat without
evidence of emotion.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-02
Criminal Assault ATTEMPTED.

Belmont, Special.-An unsuccess-
ful attempt at criminal assault was
made on Miss Gladys PurnelI, dau-
ghter of Rev. T. II. Purnell, about Z
o'clock Saturday evening b. an un-
known negro. who made good Lis es-
cape. With the exception of Miss
Gladys, the, family was sitting on the
front piazza, when they were aroused
by her screams in the rear Of the
home. Just as she had stepped out of
the house a negro grabbed her and
bound a rag around her mouth. Her
screams frightened the negro and he
fed. Bloodhounds were brought at
once from the convict camp near here
but could not strike the trail. crowd
having gathered and ebliterated the
tracks.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-02
Chief of Police Shot.

Elizabeth City. Special-Chief ot
Police A. g. Bell was shot through
the left leg Saturday afternoon b
James Burch, a negro. whom he VA.
attempting to arrest. Bell shot twice
at the negro, but neither shot took eff
feet. Police Officers Thomas anf
Weeks and a number of citizens rush
ed to the rescue of Bell, overpower
ed and handculfed the negro, j
broke loose from the hand cuffs ane
struck Bell, but he was overpowereo
again and hurried to jail. Bell is no
seriously hurt. The negro was want
ed in Edenton for shooting the engi
neer of the steamer Plymouth
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-04-02
Ask For Protection Against Black
Hand

Jackson, Miss, Speclal.-JOhn
Womack, his brother and son, prom
inent planters of Simpson county,
Mississippi, appealed to Governor
Noel in person for protection against
Black Hand threats. The men were
ordered TO leave Simpson county
within 30 days or "stretch hemp"
meaning they would be hanged.
Governol Noel advised the men 70
return to their homes and be on ac-
tive guard.