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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12
MAY BE SENATOR
Friends Suggest His As The Sue
cessor OF Senator Plat.

Washington, Nov. 6.-That the
President may be the successor of
Senator Platt in the Senate is con-
sidered by many in Washington as
not at all improbable. Those who
regard this as possible declare they
have assurance from the President
himself that he would not be entire
ly averse to the acceptance of the
Senatorial Office under conditions as
they will be after March 4. So far
as is known he had made no recent
expression on the subject.
1t is suggested that the absence
of the President on his African hunt
ing expedition might relieve the sit
uation of embarrassment to him in
case his friends should desire to
press his name.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12
Prosperity Hits Tennessee.

Chattanooga. Tenn, Nov. 6.-The
Queen and Crescent railroad has put
over three hundred to work within
the past week. The shops In this city
have resumed operations on full time
with a complete force of men. The
roads officials report business near
ly as good for October as for the
same month last year.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

VIOLATES THE SHERMAN LAW
The United States Circuit Court Dc-
ciles That the American Tobacco
Company Is a Trust Operating in
Restraint of Trade and Cdanpeti-
ton I'm Violation of the Antitrust
Law-Iniunction Should Issue
Suit Has Been I'm Progress Many
Months.

New York, Nov. THE contention
of the government that the Ameri-
can Tobacco Company is a trust oper-
ating in restraint of trade and compe-
tition in violation of the Sherman
decisions handed down by Judges La
combe, Coke, and Noyes in the United
States Circuit Court here. Judge
Ward handed down a dissenting opin-
ion. In the suit against the Ameri-
can Tobacco Company, which was
prosecuted by James p. McReynolds
and Edwin p. Grosvenor, special as
sistants of the United States Attor-
ney General, the government asked
for an injunction dissolving the COM
bination of the American Tobacco
companies on the ground that it was
Illegal in that it operated in restraint
of trade and commerce. The govern
ment also asked the United States
Circuit Court to appoint receiver to
wind up the affairs of the allied cor
porations.
While finding that there was an il
legal combination as charged, Judges
Lacombe, Coke and Noyes in their
opinions say that injunctions should
issue against all the defendants ex-
cept the United Cigar Stores Com
pany and the R. P. Richardson, Jr.,
Company. The injunctions are, how
ever, stayed pending an appeal to the
United States Supreme Court
The petition asking for the ap-
pointment of receiver to take
charge of the combination included
in the combine was refused as being
impracticable and wholly unneces-
sary."
The Imperial Tobacco Company
and the British-American Tobacco
Company, English Corporations, were
included in the governments suit, but
the complaints against these COM
panies were dismissed.
The government complaints
against the tobacco company includ-
ed the names of a large number of
and allied companies, but
not all of these are included in the
decision handed down by the judges
of the United States Circuit Court to-
day.
The suit has been in progress many
and great volumes of testi-
mony were taken both by the govern
ment and on behalf of the defend
ant companies. 1t developed from
this testimony that the American To-
bacco Company and it's subsidiaries
practically controlled the tobacco
trade of the world This control, so
far as foreign markets is concerned, |
was shown to have been of compara-
lively recent origin, however, and
came about through the formation of
a working agreement with a British |
which previously had
controlled the production and con-
not only in Europe but in
Asia as well.
The American Tobacco Company
was formed under the laws of New
Jersey in 1904, when the old Amer
lean Tobacco Company, the Consol-
idated Company and the Continental
Company were merged under single
head. The American Tobacco Com
pany itself is capitalized at $780,
100000. Its president is James B.
Duke, but Thomas F. Ryan, the bank
er and capitalist, has been regarded
as the dominant force in the great
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12
Election Will be Held in Cuba Sat
urday.

Havana, Nov. S.-On Saturday
next elections will be held through
out the island for President, Vice
President, Senators and Representa-
tives in the lower house of Congress
to whom, according to the present
program, will be committed the fate
of the restored Cuban republic on
the termination of the government Of
January 28th, 1903.
The troops of the United States will
be withdrawn on that date.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

Shelton Laurel township, in Bun
combe County, is the banner Repub-
lcan township in this State. Not
Democratic vote was cast in that
township at the last election. There
was only one at the election two
years ago, but he has since passed
to his reward, and they are not rails
ing many new Democrats in this
State at present.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

The officer who served the war
rant on ex-senator Butler, which was
sworn out by ex-Judge Adams, said
when he served the warrant that he
had been instructed not to accept
bail. The next day, in Greensboro,
Mr.. Adams, through one of his law
yers, denied positively and vigorous
ly that such instructions were given;
so there seems to be lie out some
Where, and the liar will be treed be-
fore this thing is over.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

Some of the Democratic politicians
say that the Republicans bought the
election. If so they are poor fnan-
ciers, for they bought whole lot
more than they needed. The truth
is the people just voted the Repub-
lican ticket.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

The Democrats lost $1,000 votes
in this State at last election. Even
at that rate it will not be long be-
before North Carolina will be in the
Republican column.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12
BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Railroads Thr ughout the ceus.
Try Have Begun Woeder.
full lmprvvemeatA
BUSINESS conf
DENCE RHSTOxED

roliei~. VIII He o.asi.aess-ose
R~ilroad 90 Expcsd ssf. .ooo. 600
Orders Placed seme rsms Ago ooa-
tiag-as on Mr.. Tafx's Eie~siaa.
ClarInda, la. No1.T.-"TAe great
est period of railroad ex,sasioa work
this eountry has ever had is apoa Us.
says W. &. Brown. nrs, vice pr~sl-
dent OF the New York Central Rail-
road lines. who 10 visiting Ia clas-
linda. where he has many property
interests
The morning after election
sent out more than 100 kilograms re-
leasing orders for railroad supplies
and equipment for the New York
Central lines alone. aggregatinE In
cost s3l 100000. I placed these or
ders some time ago. and made each
order contingent upon the electiaa
OF Mr.. Taft
Il can say positively eAat other
railroads of this country have either
already done so. or will within few
days. release orders like these OF
ours that will aggregate t240. .000, 900
for equipment and material that will
go into railroad building. extensions
and improvements or rolling stock.
can tell you also. that enough Or
ders have been placed with the gi-
gantic steel industries OF this eoun-
try TO keep them working for a whole
year at their maximum II they would
not receive another order.
"All this means just one thing.
namely. that the greatest period OF
railroad extension work We have yet
had is upon US. In every department
OF commerce and business the country
is sure to progress over and beyond
the point IL had attained In the fall
OF 1907. when temporary lack of con-
fidence and the approach OF the ma
tional campaign conspired to check
business and we are now catering
upon a period of even greater pros
perity and business activity than we
have ever known before"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

1t has been stated on good author
ity that Mr.. Bryan has now decided
not to share the White House with
Mr.. Kern.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

Bryan's fried chicken banquet
and his championship of the Browns
vile affair were not sufficient to land
him in the White House.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

The next day after the election
business began to brighten up all
over the country. Would it have
been so if Taft had been defeated?
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12
Says Law Obeying Business Men
Need Not Fear His Ad.
ministrati0n.
CREATES GOOD IMPRESSION
Men Who Conduct u Legitimate
Business VIII Find the Government
Back OF Them, But no Fayors Are
the Laws-Sounds keynote of
Prosperity for Next Four Years.

frOSperity Tor Next fOur ears.
Cincinnati, O., Nov. 5.-Speaking
to the Cincinnati Commercial Club on
which he has been a member for
fifteen years, William Howard Taft
tonight sounded the keynote of pros
perity for the country for the next
four years.
Every business man who is obey
ing the law may go ahead with all the
energy in his possession; every en-
terprise which is within the statute
may proceed without fear of inter-
ference from the administration when
acting legally; but all interests within
the jurisdiction of the federal gov-
ernment may expect rigid enforce
ment of the laws against dishonest
methods" was the crux of what Mr..
Taft said.
The speech created a profound i'm
preston among the business men of
the city, who are members of the
club. The speech was preceded by
expressions of friendship and neigh
borly Fluctuations on the part of
the distinguished guest, and was re-
sponded to with the greatest enthu-
Siasm.
Seriously" Judge Taft declared,
'the indications are already much
apparent and the hopes which I enter
tain are that the business communi-
ties and the investors of both foreign
nations and among our people will
take heart in carrying out the great
enterprises which have been project
ed and must be carried to a termi-
nation If the country is to reach
it's full need of prosperity and bus
iness standing.
Business men are to be shown
the liens of legality and are to be
directed in keeping with these lines
which have been emphasized during
the last four years. Business men
shall know that they are to conform
to the laws upon the statute books
for those who break the laws.
This shall be so that the men who
conduct a legitimate business many
understand that the government is
back of them and does not intend to
do anything to interfere with their
legitimate advancement"
After the applause which met the
declaration had subsided, Judge Taft
said:
"It is a question of the definite
knowledge of the statutes and of their
clear understanding which shall
mean the honest progress of our bus
mess people. and that is, in my be-
lief, all that is necessary to make
that progress substantial and endur-
ing"
Judge Taft apologized for direct
ing his words into such a serious a
discussion. 81 know the difficulties
that will arise in my new career" he
added. Il know there will be ques-
tions which arise that I do not know
of now and that times will come when
many of my friends will shake their
heads and say Poor Bill', but all l
ask is for suspension of judgment
until the situation may be UNDER
stood. It's decision will rest upon
the principles of sound and honest
business policies which I have out
lined and it's intricacies may be as
certained and applied. These details
will, l am sure, explain what may
appear to be errors of judgment and
,;rfa
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

The next Legislature will probably
try to move the Fifth, Eighth and
Tenth Districts over into South Car
Olina
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

The Dispatches say that Mr.. Bry-
an will soon issue a statement. The
people already know how it hap
pened.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

Prosperity is not only in the air
but is being realized by the manu-
facturers and laborers all over the
country.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

Mr.. Taft made pretty good dent
in the Solid South. He will re-
ceive Missouri's entire electoral vote
and two of Maryland's.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

Mr.. Bryan says: Our principles
will yet prevail" Wonder If he
thinks Mr.. Taft will adopt them?
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12
Another Gin Burned by Night Riders
In Texas.

Austin, Texas, Nov. 9.-Governor
Campbell has been advised that an
other cotton gin was burned in Hen
derson County by night riders Sat
urday night and that the spirit Of
incendiarism is spreading to other
counties in that section.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

Business Is on a hum all over the
country and we are good for four
more years of prosperity.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

Three Republican Congressman
from North Carolina-that does very
well as a starter.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

Even the man from Missouri can
see that the South is no longer a vot-
ing machine.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

The Baltimore Sun says that what
the country needs Is the regulation
of peanut politicians.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

The Democrats have been busy for
the past week trying to explain how
1t happened.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

The New York World Is still in
doubt as to what constitutes a Dem
Ocrat.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

The Independent voter is becom-
ing a factor in North Carolina poll
tics, which is a very healthy sign.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

Mr.. Taft says law obeying business
men need not fear his administra-
ton.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

Those who lost out will probably
ask the next Legislature to pass a
law.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

The Democrat and his dollar were
soon parted.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

Yes. it was landslide, but t.slld
for Mr.. Taft.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12

Governor Glenn's home county,
Forsythe, went Republican.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-12
BRIEFS

Maryland firted with both of the
parties.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-12
CHINESE COMPOSITOR is
PERSON OF IMPORTANCE.

The compositor Of a Chinese news
paper is almost as important a per-
sonage as the editor. His acquaint-
anceship with the language is just as
great. The American typesetter is
obliged to be familiar with twenty-s six
letters, ten figures and a few signs
n symbols, as periods, dollar marks,
etc, but the Chinese, composltor must
be familiar with 1000 characters of
thisN archaic language, about which
Professor r. X. Douglas says: Every
word is a root, every root is a word.
1t Is without infiexion or even aggiu-
tination, and it's verbs are not to be
corrugated; 1t is destitute of an alpha
bet. and finds its expression on paper
In thousands of distinct symbols"
Certain sounds often stand for sew
eral hundred words. the difference.
often vital to an intelligent p~resenta-
ton of an idea, depending on certain
diacritical marks accompanying each
word.
There are thousands of these SYM
bols which are engraved. each one
representing a type, but a well-regu-
lated newspaper viii require but II 900
characters; If others are needed they
are made insthe Office. 4 font Of type
in the Chinese language requires 1000
spaces. and in large and spacious racks
each word instead of each Sstter. as in
English. has a place for itself. There
is also a peculiar grouping or classifi-
cation of symbols into groups to fur
Their facilitate the mental Iabors Of the
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-12
MAS CHICKENS.

when mi Ma feeds thee Chickuns
in thee Early light of Morn,
they goBel up a peck er W
of pas Expensive Corn-
but when 1t Gums 2 selling Eggs.
ma carries them 2 own
and charges Pa with evry Cent
of trade she gifts frum Brown!
and when thee Majors cum 2 call,
err folks frum out of Town,
gifts her chicken book 2 set
a Few Moar figgers down, q.
and then she tells them what She's
Made
and they say: Mercy Mel"
Ma allus fails 2 hgger what
thee Corn is costin'! Gee!
thee Prechur Gums 2 dine with US
and Ma she cooks a chick.
He asts thee Blessing. and pa SEE
fer him 2 Naim his picki
he SEE: thee brest Is alius good"
1 git thee NECK fer mine
and then mi ma she TELLS HIM, 2,
and he seq: "Ain't that fine!"
then Pa he riggles in his chair.
but does not say a World
/ eat mi neck and for a time
1t seams l have not heard.
And then | tell thee Prechur,
seeing father so forlorn
that Pa wood make more dough .llan
that
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-12
ROOTLESS CACTUS.

Curious among vegetable sreTths Is
the rootless cactus Of the California
desert. This plant, a round, compact
growth. rolls about the level fioor
of the desert for some eight or nine
months OF the year, tossed hither n
yon by the winds which blow with
flsreeness over Ill Cnlifornia's Sane
plat during those months. At the com
ing OF the rains, or rather the cloud
bursts, which sweep the desert In its
springtime, this cactus takes root.
wherever it happens to have been
dropped by the last wind Of which II
was the plaything, n immediately
begins TO put out all around 1t small
shoots, which in turn become cacti ex-
actly like the parent plant.-kansas
City Journal.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-12

vicinity OF the symbol for fish would
be found the symbol for scales, net,
fms, tail, gills. This silnplifes the
labor. which In any event must be so
strenuous that it is evident that the
compositor's enc of the Chinese news
paper should, If perfect Justice ruled.
be the highest paid.
The compositor is a staid and dig
nitied individual. N as he slowly
walks from symbol to symbol, pick
Ing up those which he requires with
provoking calmness, the American
compositor might we'll wonde when
the work would be completed; II to
set up the limited type required for Il
small four-page daily paper the con-
slant labors of eight or nine skilled
Cinnamon are required for twelve or
thirteen hours.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-12

tame jackrabbit that had been rather
III of sorts ever since his tail got chop
ped off By accident. 1 gave him some of
IL, and it sure toned him great-in fact,
l reckon he's running yet. But he left
the loose piece of his tail behind him,
and l says TO myself: It's a poo hair
tonic that won't row hair So | tried
some of it on that chunk of tail. Well,
boys. you can believe me or not, but as
sure as my name is Bates that stuff
was so powerful that it grew another
hare on the tail in nine and tbree-ffth
seconds by my watch"
There was silence for forty-eight
seconds, and then tho stout man in
the pink shirt and the pale-green tie
with purple dots spoke:
That's what you call a hare-raising
he murmured in Il sudden burst
of inspiration.-Judge.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-12
TOUCHING.

Soon after his first baby was born
his wife went upstairs n evening
and found him standing by the side of
the crib and gazing earnestly at the
child. She was touched by the sight
and tears filled her eyes. Her arms
stole softl" round his neck as she
nestled her cheek caressingly against
his shoulder,
He started slightly at her touch.
Darling" he murmured dreamily.
"Yes?' she said softly.
"What ] was going to say is. it is
incomprehensible to me how they can
possibly get up such a crib as that for
eyen-and-six."-Londo Times.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-12
STRICTLY BUSINESS.

sir" began a stranger, as he walked
directly up TO Il business man, II am
strictly on business"
so am l."
Good / believe every man should
furnish money for his WI tomb
stone"
so do L.
Good again, I want b. raise money
to pay for a stone over my grave What
assistance will you render the enter
prise? I want a business answer"
you shall have 1t, sir. Unless YOU
Immediately take your departure 1 will
aid the enterprise by furnishing the
corpse"
The stranger hurried of.-PhiIadel-
phla Inquirer,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-12
JUUYARR
pASM

sincere gratitude for their splendid
treatment of yesterday. 1t "a a day
that will live long In the memories OF
thousands of young hearts.
Wilbur Miller. Is general manager OF
the park. Charles Montalvo is in
charge of the dancing pavilion. The
management has extended an invita-
ton to THE EVENING STARS Ju-
venile Humane Society to spend an
other afternoon In the park, during
the Essex County Fair. from October
10 to 10.
There can be no doubt about the
society's pleasure III accepting.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-12

'.Mister. gimme a ticket? l wants II
fer de merry-go-round. had a ride on
de roller coaster
Say, Uncle jack, dat boy had tree
rides. seen him. lie gifts ahead oil
us cause he's bigger Kin | have a
ticket ?"
81 amt had a ride Oh nuthin' since 1
got in. An me little brudder's too Ut
tie to git in line. Kin I have two
tickets fer de merry-go-round"'
Get in line there, boys and girls, n
you'll all get tickets. II those big boys
do not stop crowding the little ones
they'll get no tickets at all. Now
ready" And like magic a long, long
line of lively humanity in miniature
stretched into the distance, with Uncle
lack and his assistants in the fore
ground, distributing tickets a quick
as quick" as one admiring little girl
expressed it.
Late In the afternoon, when the chill
dren were beginning to think or going
home. a very small boy was noticed
climbing to the very TOP ol pe US
gates at the park entrance.
"Hey, come down from there 10
YOU want to break your neck?' yelied
an excited cop.
give 20 to git up dere," piped a small
voice. me moneys up there TO rue
home with. I hid 1t. so 1t wouidn GIT
lost"
say.
T~housands Were There.
1t was just another Of THE EVE
MING STARS gala days for the mem
beers of Its Juvenile Humane society
The management of big, cool, SHADY
Olympic Park had given the society an
invitation to come and spend the atter-
noon in the free enjoyment of the many
attractions, and children by the thou-
sands were there to show their appre-
citation Of the courtesy,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-12
Doq's Heart Breaks
When His Masters
Death Is Reported
Firemen viii Bury Spot and
Keep Grave Green.
Especial to N. Ey.nins stsr.l

PARK RIDGE, Sept. 12.-There will
be horseshoes OF blossoms and other
tokens OF esteem placed on the mound
when spot a common ''yailer' dog,
is placed under the sod tomorrow.
Spot died from a broken heart. His
owner, John Brown, passed away re-
Gently In the Hackensack hospital, and
there has been no wag in Spots tail
from the time of the report of his mas
ter's death. His grief yesterday killed
the beast.
Firemen, who were fond of the dog.
will conduct the funeral.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-12
WELL?

Clara-one can't believe a word the
men say any more.
Maud-Why not?
Clara--Well. there's Jack, He prom
ised faithfully never TO tell any IL
+ would permit him to kiss me just
once and in less than a minute he had
repeated it.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-12
You Can Haze Nv
Not Ny Hat,
Says the President
Utters Epigram When Dor
rOwed' Headgear is Returned.
Especial to the Evening star.l

OYSTER BAY. Sept. 12.-President
Roosevelt has 'em guessing. He says:
but I'm mighty particular about my
hats"
The incident responsible for this cpl
gram occurred yesterday. Congress
man w. w. Cocks unintentionally bor-
rowed the Presidents hat on leaving
Sycamore Hill Tuesday. When he re-
turned the headgear MIR. Roosevelt,
with a chuckle, spoke as printed above.