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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22

Final Agreement TO be Reached I'm
August - Large Land Owners
Raise Kick.

Elizabeth City, n. c., July IA
meeting Of those interested in the
drainage OF Mattamuskeet Lake was
held here this morning in the parlors
of the Southern Hotel
Congressman Jno. H. Small was
made chairman of the meeting, with
NJ. c. Crowson, secretary. Chairman
Small stated the object Of the meet
ing which was to hear objections, If
any, to the proposed scheme to drain
Mattamuskeet Lake in Hyde county
and IL possible to reconcile the views.
Attorney Ehringhaus was on hand
representing the Makleys, the own
ers of considerable property in the
Juniper Bay section was that they
could drain their lands In equally as
beneficial a manner at much less cost
than by being included in the gen.
eral drainage plan Of the lake.
Civil Engineer J. o. Wright, of
the government department, was
present and stated his views. He
said the government had gone to
great expense in this case at the re-
quest of Congressman Small, by send
ing an expert to Europe to study
German conditions. He claimed that
the only reasonable scheme was in
pumping the water from the bottom
of the lake, claiming in his opinion,
that the plan of opposition TO dig
canals to empty into the sound was
not practicable.
Congressman Small urged har-
mony and trusted that some plan
could be agreed upon to effect this
drainage which so much to Hyde
County and the entire section.
Colonel H. c. Carter and attorney,
s. s. Mann, of Hyde County, leading
spirits in the movement, made talk
and assured all that every effort
would be made to eliminate any OBJ
jectionable features from the bill
drawn
Outside of the Makelys the only
objection introduced seemed to be
on the maintenance of the drainage
system, majority seeming to favor
taxation in proportion to the proper
ty benefits.
A large number Of prominent citi
zens of Hyde County were present
and expressed their opinions.
1t was practically agreed by the
meeting that, if desired, the Juniper
Bay section could exempt themselves
from participation in the drainage
system, but they contended that this
would be detrimental to this section
itself.
Upon motion it was agreed to al
low the Juniper Bay section time to
consider the course to pursue and at
the next meeting, to be called by
Congressman Small, at Swan Quarter
the first week in August, when a
final agreement would be made.
There is hardly any doubt that
Mattamuskeet Lake will be drained
and at the next meeting the question
will be closed and If the Juniper Bay
section still holds out new survey
will be made. and the cost Of estab-
fishing the system will be reduced
from estimated cost of 100000 to
lower figures, as this would eliminate
5000 acres.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22
Prisoners Escape at Murphy.

Murphy. N. c., July 18.-James
Brookshire, a noted moonshiner, who
was ten days since captured near here
by Deputy Collector Henry and posse
operating an Illicit distillery and who
was held to the November term of
United States District Court at Ashe-
Vile; Wilburn James, who was held
to same term of Federal Court for
retailing spirituous liquor. and Hill
Loudermilk, who was serving a three
years sentence On the county chain
gang for seduction, broke Jail last
night and made good their escape.
They sawed through the steel cage
bars.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22
Prohibition Tanglefoot.
KinstOn Free Press.

hluSIOu 4 rec fTGSS.
Shortly after prohibition was de-
clared in this State Kinston became
as dry as a chip, except for the ex-
press packages that found their way
to addresses in this city. And at first
a lot of whiskey was ordered by ex-
press; but drunkenness decreased 80
that there was practically none in the
city, for people who order their
whiskey do not, as rule. get drunk
at least publicly.
But we are informed that the ex-
whiskey-business has fallen
off to some extent, while on the
streets at times considerable evidence
of drinking is to be seen. To be sure.
there is very little public drunken
ness now, but there is unmistakable
evidence that whiskey is roundabout
and that, too, in such an over
whelmingly prohibition town as Kin
ston is supposed to be.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22

- :
an Hour.
Washington. D. c., July 17.-After
many mishaps, the new Wright aero
plane to-day successfully navigated
the air.
Making the best record for the
Wright Brothers machine since the
accident last fall. the aeropIane.
guided by Orville Wright. and travel
ing at q speed approximating forty
FIVE miles an hour at height OF from
SIS TO 80 feet. remained in the air
sixteen and one-half minutes when
the aviator decided to alight. having
encircled the drill grounds at Fort
Myer Is 3-4 times.
The descent was without difficulty.
the place selected for It being on
level ground. At all times the ma
chine was under perfect control. The
conditions for flight were ideal.
For a time 1t looked as IL a flight
again would be postponed. A fifteen
mile wind had been blowing nearly
all day. but toward 6 o'clock 1t began
rapidly to die down. The first at
tempt to fly was a failure, and the
great crowd present believed the test
would be but a repetition of former
failures. Travelling in a straightway
course the aeroplane after rising to
a height of about ten feet suddenly
slipped and touched the ground, but
rose again. Finding that he was
close to the aereplane shed and un-
able to raise the machine to any con-
siderable height, Orville Wright stop
ped the motor and made an easy
landing.
One again the propellers were set
in motion and the aerial ship gently
rose to a height of between IS and
80 feet.
Having regained confidence in him
self and his machine, Orville Wright
settled down for long flight. After
plotting the ship around the drill
grounds of the fort for distance of
near twelve miles, the descent was
made without the slightest mishap.
While Orville Wright was in the
air. his brother, Wilbur, with his
trained ear, listened closely to the
throbbing of the motor in order to
detect any skips in the spark. Twice
he entertained fears in this regard,
but his concern was of short dura-
ton.
Upon aighting Orville stated he
had noticed that the bearings of the
motor were becoming heated and he
did not wish to take any chances in
remaining up for longer time.
The two brothers could not dis
guise the satisfaction they felt over
the result of the test, and they were
heavily congratulated.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22
CHANGES IN FACULTY.
Several New Teachers for Green's
boro Female College.

Greensboro, N. c., July 1S.-Sev-
eral changes in the faculty of Green's
boro Female College are announced
for the next session, which will open
September 8. Miss Sallie Davis, of
the chair Of history, has resigned to
accept position in the Eastern Car
olina Teachers Training School at
Greenville. She will be succeeded
by Miss Jennie Thornley, Clark, of
Milledgeville, Ca, graduate of the
Peabody Normal College, at Nash
vile, Tenn. She received the Am.
degree from Nashville University
and has had several years expert
ence as teacher in the Georgia
State Normal, the Normal and Indus
trial College of Mississippi and other
institutions.
Miss Elizabeth Hardin has resign
ed her position as head Of the ex-
preston department to go to her
home in Schenectady, N. Y. She will
be succeeded by Miss Annie Puryear
Wright, of Gallatin, Tenn. Miss
Wright is graduate of the Curry
School of Expression, Boston.
Miss Matte Stancil, a graduate OF
the college now residing at Hender-
sonville, has accepted the position OF
supervisor of the buildings.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22
Will Accent Post.

New York, July 16.-Charles r.
Crane, of Chicago, ILL.,, newly-selected
minister to China, who is stopping
at the Century Club. in this city, is
sued statement tonight regarding
his acceptance of the post, which he
says he regards as of exceptional i'm
portance, because of the present COM
mercial opportunity in the Far East.
zone of the principal aims of my in
cumbency," says Mr.. Crane, will be
aiding American enterprises to secure
and maintain an adequate foothold
in a country which promises to be
the richest market of the world"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22
To Sell Norfolk and Southern.

Norfolk Va, July 16.-Prelimi-
nary to an early sale of the Norfolk
and Southern Railroad, now in the
hands of receivers, United States
Judge Waddill to-day appointed Percy
>. stephenson commissioner to make
an inventory OF all property and
irdhenises OF the railway company,
Icgetner with a list of all bonds,
with interest thereon, outstanding
and ue under the first and refunding
mortgage of May 1, 1906. The Com
missioner is also to report which of
the property of the railway is subject
to the first and refunding mortgage,
and also any of the property or fran
chises which may be subjected to
liens with priority over the mort
cages.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22
ANNUAL PICNIC AT STANLEY.
Big Crowd at Reunion and Annual Pic
MIC. r.. Preston the Orator.


Stanley, n. c., July IA crowd
estimated at 5000 enjoyed the an
nual picnic and old soldiers reunion
held here yesterday. Never before
has there a crowd gathered to par
ticipate in this celebration that was
half SO large. Early In the morning
the folks from the nearby places
gathered and this crowd was made
larger by the incoming trains. The
amusements were varied and all
largely enjoyed.
At II O'Clock the old soldiers were
addressed by Mr. z. r. Preston. one
of Charlotte's most talented lawyers
and orators After the speaking the
old soldiers gathered In the grove at
Mr.. C. F. Smiths and enjoyed q
sumptuous dinner that had been pro-
vided by the good ladies of Stanley,
assisted by Mr.. Jacob Jenkins. At 2
o'clock the daylight fireworks were
set off. At o'clock the baseball
game between Vaudeville and the
locals were played and resulted In a
victory for the visitors, the score be-
ing to 5. At o'clock a tourna-
ment was presented, at O'Clock the
drama was presented, which was a
success. At 10 O'Clock the young
men gave complimentary dance to
the visiting young ladies.
The Dallas Cornet Band furnished
the music for the day and a negro
orchestra furnished the music for the
dance. A greater day was never cele-
brated in CASTOR County.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22

Insurance Commissioner James R.
Young returned Monday afternoon
from Durham, where he went to in
eDect the Watts Hospital relative to
lire escapes.
requisition was issued Saturday
On the Governor of Georgia for Peter
+ Heller, who is wanted in Guilford
County for bigamy. The prisoner is
now in Jail at Columbus. Ga.
The first man who Is to be execut-
cd in the electric chair in North
Carolina was placed in the States
prison Monday, this being Walter
Morrison. a negro of Robson Coun-
~. convicted last week of a criminal
assault upon a Croatan woman. The
man is twenty-seven years old.
In special room at the States
Drison the electric chair has been
prepared and the current will be fur
nished by dynamos at the institution.
Persons sentenced to the chair will
not be brought to Raleigh until the
tdN VI tHCii OAA0 SA-NAA IL q
quiet room, at the hands of the War
den, Mr.. T. P. Sale, who will move
the switch, they will meet their fate.
1t is understood that Mr. s. Brown
Shepherd is arranging to erect a
handsome new three-story dwelling
on Fayetteville Street, adjoining the
Home Building, although as yet no
plans have been perfected for the
building. The Offices now occupied
by the Standard Gas and Electric
Company, Young & Hughes and
Johnson & Johnson are to be torn
down as all the space they now oc-
cupy will be necessary for this large
new structure.
The State Board of Examiners was
in session at the Office of the Super
intendent of Public Instruction Tues
day to pass on the papers of those
who recently stood the examination
for five-year certificates and State
High School certificates. The Board
is composed of the following gentle
men: Prof. John w. Graham, of
Warenton; Prof. N. w. Walker, of
Chapel Hill; Prof. J. G. Hall, of the
A. & M. College; Prof. Allen J. Bar
wick, of the Department of Public
Instruction, and superintendent Jas.
Y. Joyner.
The whole community was grieved
to learn of very serious and unfor-
tunate accident that occurred to the
Rev. R. S. Stevenson Tuesday morn
ing. About 1880 o'clock Mr.. Stew
enson and his driver were sitting in
a buggy on Hargett Street at the side
entrance to the King-Crowell Drug
Company. Suddenly a loose horse.
owned by the Southern Express Com
pany, dashed from Fayetteville into
Hargett and crashed with terrific
force into the rear wheels of Mr.
Stevens buggy, sliding under it.,
overturning 1t and throwing over the
buggy, with both occupants caught
In the buggy-top.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22

Boston. Mass. July 1s.-An ap-
peal TO President Taft In behalf of
the Rev DIR. William Morrison and
the Rev. W. B. SHEPPARD. the Amer
lean missionaries. In the Congo re-
gion. whose .fiai for alleged "caium-
MUS denSnciation" OF officers OF the
Kassi Company. a eomereial organi-
Estion operating near the mission
station at Luebo. Is to be held at
Leopoldville. July 3oth. has been
prepared by the Swiss League for the
defense OF the Congo natives.
The appeal characterizes the treat
ment OF the missionaries as persecu-
ton" and urges that the United
States having refused to recognize
the cession Of the Congo to Belgium
forbid Belgium to subject American
citizens to a trial before judges
who, in the eyes of the United States
have no competence. since they are
attached to a state which no longer
exists"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22

Morven. n. c.. July l7.-The can
taloupe industry has suddenly de-
veloped 10 a most enormous proper
lions in this section. Last year a
few acres were planted as an expert
ment- This experience led to the
cultivation OF this fruit TO a much
larger scale. Besides several car
loads shipped during last week. a
solid train load left here to-day and
another train load will be shipped
Monday. With the Southbound rail-
road this section of Arson County Is
destined to become a great trucking
district
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22
Southern Ry. Schedule.


lin Effect March IL, 1907
N. B.-These figures are paenahsd
as Information and are not guar
anteed.
4-J0 .. m.-So. liz for 0oldsboro
and local stations handles Pullman
sleeping car from Greensboro TO Ra-
leigh. Connects ~ Selma and Colds
boro with A. c. L. and with Norfolk
and Southern for Aorehead City.
SAC - m--No. IL. through train
from Goidsboro-RaieiEht TO Aahe title,
handles Southern Railway Pai lor
car, Goldsboro to Asheyille4 Con-
meets At Greensboro with Main Line
trains North and South.
1850 p. m.-No. lst for Colds
boro and local stations. handles Pull
man sleeping car from Atlanta Tn
Raieigh. Connects 1t Selma with A.
G. l.. North and South and at Colds
boro with A. G. L. for Wilmington
and Norfolk and southern Ior More
head City.
4.Oo p. m.-No. 1ss. for Greens
Loro. through train stopping only NJ
Morrisville. Durham. University. and
larger stations. Handles Pullman
sleeping car through from Raleigh 10
Atlanta. Connects at Greensboro
with Main Line trains North and
South; at Salisbury with Ashevilie-
Knoxville and Memphis train.
$50 p. m.-No. 22. for Goldsboro
and local stations, connects At Selma
with A. C. L. for Fayetteville and at
Goldsboro with A. G. L. North. Han
dies Southern Railway Parlor Car
Asheville to Goldsboro.
11.5o p. m--No. Ill. leaves at
Q a. m for Greensboro. connects with
Main Line trains North and South.
Handles Pullman sleeping car 70
Greensboro. which II open at Raleigh
for occupancy at Q p. N.
8. II. HARDwICK, p. T. n.
w. H. TAYLOE, q. p. A..
G. II. ACKERT. v.-P. q @. NJ.
Washington. d. G.
r. H. Doubts, T. p. A..
Raleigh. N. G.
J. o. JONES,
Raleigh. N. G.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22
Very Attractive Special Rates Via
Southern Railway.

S7.eo-RAleigh TO Morehead City.
N. O., and return account OF North
Carolina Teachers Assembly. Tick
cts on sale June Is. II, 15. 16 and
II. with final return limit to reach
starting point not later than mid
night of June 20th. This rate in
cludes $500 membership fee.
$S.35-Raleigh to Asheville. N. c.,
and return, account of International
Convention Baraca and Philathea.
Tickets on sale June II. Is and for
trains scheduled to arrive Asheville
before p. m. June 18th. final return
limit to leave Asheville not later
than midnight of June 25th.
$S.35-Raleigh to AshevfIle, N. O.,
and return. account Of Dramatic Or
der Knights Of Korassan. Biennial
Meeting. Tickets on sale July s. Q.
10, IL. and for trains scheduled TO
arrive Asheville before 3 p. m. July
18th, final return limit to leave Ashe-
Vile not later than midnight Of
July 26th.
For further Information az 10
schedules. Pullman accommodation
and rates from other points, apply TO
the undersigned.
r. II. DeBUTTS. T. p. A.
Raleigh. N. G.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22

Union Republican. ]

Union Republican,
Judge Pritchard. on application of
the Red c Oil Manufacturing Com
pany, grants an Injunction against
the State Board Of Agriculture in the
collection OF the inspection tax as i'm
posed by the last General Assembly.
A hearing will be held at Raleigh,
August End. before Judge Fl. G. Con-
nor. The Red c Oil people claim
that the tax injuries their business
and tends to further the interests of
the Standard Oil Trust. During the
interval the oil inspectors will be
kept on duty and draw their pay.
but will make no tests. According
to the Independent Oil people. the
last Legislature instead of holding
the oil trust in check and passing
laws to bust it," rather stuck a
feather in it's cap" and aided them in
downing a competitor. At any rate.
their oil inspection act, like many of
the laws passed, has to run a gaunt-
let of the courts to decided its legal
ity.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22
w. B. Bass on Trial at Clinton.

Clinton, N. c., July 14.-Superior
Court is engaged with State VS.. w.
B. Bass, for killing A. B. Parker.
The prisoner was arraigned Mon
day, and special venire of two hun
dred men summoned, the jury being
selected by noon and the State began
introducing evidence after dinner.
They had not rested when court ad-
journed. The case will probably
take up the remainder of the week.
Judge Oliver Allen is presiding.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22
MINISTER TO CHINA.
Chas. R.. Crane is Appointed Minister
to China.

Washington. D. c., July 16-Pres-
fdent Taft has decided to appoint
Charles R. Crane, Of Chicago, OF the
manufacturing firm of Crane & Co.,
as minister to China.
Mr.. Crane is a member Of the firm
of which his father, r. T. Crane, was
the organizer, and Is still the head.
one of the largest in Chicago.
He has had large experience in for
eign affairs, has been seventeen times
to Russia and speaks the Russian
language. His uncle, Professor Will
liams, was professor OF Chinese at
Yale and wrote book on China.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22
New Company Chartered at Durham

The Secretary of State sent the ar
ticles of incorporation to the Dixie
Automatic Vending Company Monday
for business which starts with $685.
600 authorized capital. The men be-
hind it are Capt. e. ]. Parrish, o. F.
Wilkerson and D. r. Burch, the lat
ter being president. It's sales are
confined to a cigar selling machine
which is a combination show win
dow, cash register and slot machine.
The make is the "Pope Automatic
and the company Intends to keep
them here and rent them to those
handling them. The territory en-
braces North Carolina and other
States.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22
Negro Woman Gets Gay With Axe.

Durham, N. c., July 16.-Lucy
Gill, colored, attacked Deputy Belvin
this morning when he served claim
and delivery papers and but for his
quickness would have injured him
with an axe. The deputy choked her
away from him. She was sent to the
roads for thirty days.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22
Big Enterprise for Rockingham,

Rockingham, N. c., July 19.-
"Coincidental with the sale of the
Rockingham Power Company and the
statement that this great hydro-elec-
trio plant will be pushed to an early
completion comes the announcement
Of Messrs. w. B. Cole, William Emit
wistle and others that they will Or
ganize and build a million dollar mill
at Rockingham without delay. 9th
er mills and enterprises will follow
THE best town at all" Is growing by
leaps and bounds.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22
Floods Destroy Much Property.

Mexico City, July 19.-Floods In
the State of Vera Cruz have de-
stroyed thousands of dollars worth
of property and inundated wide
area. The government has ent relief
trains to the affected districts.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22
Tortured on q Horse.

For ten years couldn't ride a
horse without being in torture from
piles" writes L. 8. Napier, of Rug
less, KY, when all doctors and 9TH
er remedies failed. Buck1en's Arnica
Salve cured me-" Infallible for Piles,
Burns, Scalds, Cuts, Boils. Fever
Scores, Eczema, Salt Rheum, Corns.
rs cents. Guaranteed by all drug
gists.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22
Norfolk & Southern Ry.
Harry K wolcott and Hugh NJ. Kerr.
Receivers.
WEEk. END R0UND. TRIP EXCURSION TICKETS TO
NORFOLK, VA.
At Attractive Low Rates for Season 1909.

VIA N. U- NY uIT6Cg Oh VIE UUIusUOIU
and A. c. L II. r.
Fares for children years OF age and under
IL half Of above fares,
Tickets on sale for morning trains only Sat
urday, May 18th, 1903. and every Saturday
thereafter, to and including Saturday. Sep
tsmber 4. 1909. Tickets limited three days,
including date of sale. No stopovers allowed
In either direction.
The only line In Eastern North Carolina
operating trains into the city of Norfolk. Ex.
press passenger train service daily, except
Sunday, between Godsboro, n. C., Kinston.
New Bern. Raleigh. Wilson. Greenvite. Wash
ington. Plymouth. n. C., and Norfolk. Va
Electric service to Virginia Beach acd Cape
Henry. Va. round-trip tickets Is cents. Trains
leave City Hall avenue. opposite Monticeiio
Hotel. Norfolk. Va, every half hour.
Fl. @. HUDGINS, Gen. Pass Agent.
Norfolk, Va.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22

wANTED-SUcckss MAGAZINE requires the
services OF man In Wake county q look after
expiring subscriptions and secure new business
by me ans of special methods unusually effective:
position permanent: prefer one with cape
rience. but would consider any applicant with
good natural qualifications: salary ti-o per
day with commission option. address with
references. r. G Peacock. Room loz Succeas
Magazine Bldg. New York
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-22
How They Love Pie!
Durham Herald >

Durham Herald
The Democrats should make no
further reference to the Republican
pie-coanter unless they can stop
Democrats from fussing over the pie
that by rights belongs to the Re-
publicans.