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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14
Two Others Sentenced 10 Life
Imprisonment.
NIGHT RIDER TRIAL ENDS
Attorneys for the Defense Give No
tiee of an Appeal to the Supreme
Cour-If That Tribunal Does Not
Interfere, the Six Men Found Gull
ty of Murder of Captain Ranken
Will BE Hanged ON February 10
Court Orders Sheriff to Carefully
Guard Prisoners.

Union City. Tenn, Jan. s.-Judge
Jones to-day imposed the death pen
atty on Garrett Johnson, Tid Burton.
Bib Ransom. Fred Pinion, Arthur
Cloar and Sam Applewhite. the night
riders who were found guilty of the
and sentenced Bud Morris and Bob
Huffman, the two other defendants,
to life Imprisonment.
The attorneys for the defense i'm
mediately gave notice of an appeal
to the State Supreme Court. II this
tribunal does not interfere. the first
named six men will be hanged on
February 18th.
In applying to Judge Jones to-day
for a new trial, the defense attacked
the competency of Jurors Mckinney
and Dahnke, asserting that they had
expressed opinions as to the guilt oi
the parties on trial and that Dahnke
was a resident of the State of Ken
lucky.
1t was also claimed that Juror
Rosson, who was i'll, was thus in
competent to pass on the guilt or in
nocence of the accused.
After having heard the testimony
of three witnesses introduced by the
defense in an effort to prove that Ju-
ror Mckinney had expressed an opin-
ion as to the guilt of the convicted
men, the State proved by the mem
bers of the jury that he insisted or
mitigating circumstances being in
cluded in the verdict.
The contention in regard to Ju-
rors Rosson and Dahnke were later
withdrawn and the motion for a new
trial was quickly overruled.
Perfect silence prevailed in the
courtroom during the pronouncine
of the sentences. The defendants
each in turn, arose, pale and worn
and received the words of Judge
Jones. z~--.-
The court then directed the sheriff
to see that the defendants be care
fully looked after and proper
guard be supplied. Court then ad
journed.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14
ANOTHER CHANCE FOR THAw.
Entitled to Trial On Question OF
Whether He Has Recovered
His Sanity.

Nyack, N. Y, Jan. 9.-Harry K.
Thaw is entitled to trial on the
question of whether he has recover
ed his sanity, according to Justice
Tompkins, who to-day heard argu-
ments on a writ of habeas corpus OBJ
tained by Mrs. Mary C. Thaw, his
mother. In applying for the writ
Mrs. Thaw declared that Harry X.
Thaw was not criminal. having been
acquitted by jury and that he is
now sane and should not be kept in
prison. Thaw was brought down from
the Matteawan asylum to be present
at the hearing.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14
Fine Stands Against Harvester
Trust,

Topeka, Kas., Jan. 9.--The Kan
sas Supreme Court in far-reaching
decision today affirmed the verdict
and fine of the District Court for
Shawnee County, against the In
pany is fined $4,000 On forty-two
counts, each count charging viola
ton of the Kansas antitrust laws.
The case will be appealed to the
Supreme Court of the United States.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14
Anti-Saloon League Will Erect Print
ing Plant.

Washington, Jan. 9-The National
headquarters committee of the Anti
Saloon League of America at a
meeting in this city to-day. decided
to erect printing and publishing
plant, involving an investment of ap-
proximately 100000, near Colum-
bus, o., to be known as Lincoln
Temperance Memorial, as headquart-
ers for the leagues official organ,
THE American Issue"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14

Governor Kitchin said in his inaug-
ural address that postal savings bank
would cause the money to be finally
sent out of the State and that it
would cripple the small banks, there
fore favored guarantee of bank de-
pos1ts. Before taking up this mat
ter, would it not be well to require
the State institutions to buy all of
their supplies at home instead of
sending out of the State for them
Doesn't it cripple the home merchant
to take this business away from him ?
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14
The South Carolina Legislature

The South Carolina Legislature
met Tuesday. They have some i'm
portant measures to consider, but will
hardly stay in session as long as our
Legislature. The pay of the members
in that State is two hundred dollars
for the session instead of four dol
lars per day for forty days, as 1t has
been heretofore. and the prediction
that they will rush through with the
work and adjourn is a very safe one
since they will get whole pay any
way.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14

Bluefield, ". Va, Jan. 12,-An
explosion to-day in the mines of the
Lick Branch colliery snuffed out
more than one hundred lives. In
these same mines two weeks ago, to
day, fifty miners were killed by a
similar explosion.
In the quiet of the early morning
there came like the sound of thunder
mighty rumbling in the bowels of
the earth which revergerated along
the miles of corridors and air pas
sages crowded with those who work
there
Above the tons of earth and stone
that lay between the workings and
the mountains crown giant trees
quivered from the force of the con-
cussion, from the mines mouth, the
forces of the earth set free, belched
forth cloud of flames, SCOT, dust,
and debris, heavy timbers, broken
cars and even massive motor used
to haul the heavy laden cars from the
depths.
0CdI CSly hdu TIC uStOhdlIoH uICd
away before a throng of terrorized
women and children, their feet sped
by anxiety and dread, rushed to the
mine mouth and implored those there
to allow them to aid in the effort to
save some of the loved ones who
might still be alive within.
1t is reasonably certain that all of
the bodies will never be recovered.
Some of them were blown to pieces
and others incinerated, no doubt. The
fans which furnish the fresh air for
the workings as in the former eXplo-
sion, were not disabled and are fore
ing fresh air in the mines.
The latest estimate of the number
of men entombed is more than one
hundred. That all of them are dead,
there can be no doubt. Fire in the
| mine and the deadly gases, to say
nothing of the awful force of the ex-
plosion, precludes any chance of res
cuing any of the men alive
The explosion was the most terrific
| that has ever occurred in this region.
In 1884, at the Southwest Virginia
Improvement Company's mine, $50
were killed in an explosion. To-day's
horror is the most disastrous that has
occurred since. The mine is owned
by the Pocahontas Consolidated Col
liers Company.
At 10 o'clock ten bodies had been
taken from the mine. None of them
has been identified. An old carpen-
ter shop has been turned into a
morgue and the bodies have been
placed there with the expectation that
Identification can be accomplished.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14

character. Endorsements are now
being asked for him The friends OF
Judge Robinson. Judge Timberlake.
Ar. Hicks and Mr. Clark are stiil urg
ing their qualifications.
The President Is trying to find the
best lawyer and the best qualified
man in the East and IL Is believed
that the qualifications of the man
alone will settle the judgeship.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14

The State Legislature is not as
sensitive as Congress. Gov. Glenn in
his message to the Legislature said:
There are not many pressing laws
now needed to be passed, and the
fewer you pass and the quicker you
adjourn, the better, in my judgment,
will it be for the State" And still
the Legislature did not vote to table
his message
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14

Governor Kitchin has recommend
ed guarantee of bank deposits, but if
the legislature takes up the question
the public may expect some fun be-,
fore it passes the Legislature. +.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14

After all, the girls in France must
not be very pretty. The government
of that country is now offering $40
to any employe who will engage in
matrimony.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14

Governor Glenn said 4at when
he was travelling around Rlile Gov
ernor that he was Away where he
could be called If he wasld dseded. He
must have thought that ttf' Tar Heels
have very strong voices 4 Ithey could
have called him when fri was up in
the State Of Maine giving those peo-
pie advice.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14
GOV. krrCHrx rxArorRsrgp.
Military Companies os state and 4.
Il VI. Cadets in the parads>-fsoy-
ernor and state Ofiacaais Take oath
0f Offlcs>--xsoysruor Recommends
Guaranty Of Bank Dcpo~its--Eaual-
ixatioa In Freight Rat~s-Favors
state Primary Law.

II Is now Governor kitchin. Tues
day was an ideal day for the snaagu-
ration and the city vas gaily attired
for the occasion.
The Goyernor-elect and his pNrty
arrived on their special train from
Roxboro shortly after IL o'clock.
Members of the subcommittee Of the
Legislature went to Roxboro and ae-
eompanied Mr.. Kitchln TO Raleigh.
and other members of the committee
joined the party at Durham.
The Chamber of Commerce reeep-
tion committee. several OF the mill
tary companies of the State and the
Naval Reserves from New Bern we're
on hand at the arrival of the train TO
escort the party TO the Capitol.
The inauguration proper took place
on a great grand-stand built for the
purpose at the east front of the
Capitol. The ceremonies began at
O'Clock. The State officers took the
oath of Office. The oath 10 the Gov
ernor was administered by Chief JUS
tice Walter Clark, OF the North Caro-
lima Supreme Court, and Immediately
thereafter Governor Kitchin began
his inaugural address.
AS soon as the address was con-
cluded the new Governor proceeded
at once to the review stand. accom-
panied by the chiefs of the various
staff departments and State officers.
and the entire parade. military and
civic, passed in review. The review
ing stand was at the Newbern Avenue
entrance TO the Capitol grounds.
Tuesday night Governor and Mrs.
Kitchin held a public reception at the
Mansion, which was followed by the
inaugural ball. which was given at
the A. & M. College.
The Governors Address.
We haven't room TO print Governor
Kitchin's address in full. He felt
that North Carolina had about recov-
cred from the panic and is in a pros
porous condition. He recommended
State primary law applicable to all
parties. He said that under present
conditions il cost too much to get an
office, that, in fact, a poor man could
not run unless his friends would help
TO defray his expenses. and, In that
case, if elected. he would be under
obligations to do their bidding. The
Governor reiterated his allegiance to
the plank in the Democratic platform
to guarantee bank deposits. Notwith-
standing that the Democratic party Is
also pledged to postal savings banks,
he thought they would cripple the
small State banks and that the guar
anty would be preferable. As TO the
railroads, he favored letting passen-
ger rates stand as they are, but rec
| commended that some remedy be en-
| acted to prevent freight discrimina-
| ton in this State.
Good Roads.
While he favored good roads, he
doubted whether IL was feasible to
adopt a general plan of State aid, in
| view of the scarcity of money in the
States treasury; he, however, sug-
gested that the counties be allowed to
vote on taxation plan for building
good roads. He then recommended
that State Highway Commission be
created to consider the whole matter
and report to the Legislature two
years hence.
1
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14

We haven't heard from the Char
lOtte observer since Bryan stated hi
expected to be in politics thirty yea i
more. Possibly the Observer has n
recovered from the shock. n
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14

What has become OF the ex-Demo-
cratic Treasurer Haskell? He hasn't
started a damage suit or called any
one a liar in a week.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14

One county in Texas gave its en-
tire vote to Taft and Sherman in the
recent election Possibly the Lone
Star State will yet swing into line.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14

Leprosy Is getting almost as fash
ionable in this country as appendl-
citis; but we are not taking on TO
any new fashions.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14

Mr.. ]. A. Smith, the Ref slblican
candidate for Congress in t. Ninth
District, will contest Con- @essman
Webb's seat. There were q &rges of
gross irregularities in tha IOistrict,
and from present outlook :. Smith
will make the contest very teresting
for his opponent. b
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14
Senate-Safuriay.

Bills were introduced as follows:
s. b. 81. Senator ormond. Amend
Section a777 of the Revisal. allow
ing sheriffs a fee for seizing Illicit dis
tilleries. Committee on Salaries and
Fees.
S. b. 36- Senator Barham- An
act 10 provide a place in the State
prison at Raleigh for the execution Of
all criminals, and providing also that
eIectroention be substituted for hang
ing as mode OF execution. Commit
tee on Judiciary.
s. b. 9. Senator Lee. An act 10
Continued on Page 2.)
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14

Wilmington has "A Shelter for the
Down and Out" It Is possible for
some of the disappointed politicians
to yet find shelter.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14

II you hear strange noises these
nights don't be alarmed, for 1t Is
some unfortunate falling off the wa
ter-wagon.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14

Texas Is wrestling with the ques-
ton of Statewide prohibition. They
should give the question sober
thought.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14
EDITORIAL BRIEFS

The Governors inauguration went
of this year without the SOUND OF
the pistol or the song OF the mocking
bird.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14

Governor Glenn said that the
ernor's salary should be inclf
from $4,000 to $4,000 a year.
it cost him $4,000 more than .al
ary each year. But probabbI
present Governor will not sqiafi
travel as much as his predeC $50
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14

The Democritic electors of
State met in Raleigh Monday andl
clared they had twelve votes for
an. However. there was no
chicken festival held on the sd
over the occasion.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14

Sending the Fleet Around the World
A Masterpiece Of Diplomacy-Has
Caused o Peaceful Attitude I'm the
Orient-The State Machine Fails
in Effort to Land Adams for Judge
of Eastern District-Hon. I'll. r.
Seawell Will Probably be APP
pointed.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14
OVER ONE HUNDRED MEN KILL.
ED BY MINE EXPLOSION.

Terrible Disaster in q West Virginia
Mine-Nearly Three Hundred Men
ut Work When the Explosion Oc-
CURED Tuesday Morning-Many Of
the Victims Literally Blown 10
pieces-One Hundred Collins Ship
ped-Fffty Were Killed at This
Mine Only Two Weeks Ago.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-01-14
The Eastern Judgeship Still Not
Settled.

The State machine has been max
ing desperate efforts to land Spencer
B. Adams for Judge of the Eastern
District. To-day Judge Pritchard
and National Committeeman Duncan
called at the White House to make
last appeal for Adams. But the Pres
ident informed them that he would
not appoint Adams, and that ne
would make his selection from one
of the best lawyers OF the Eastern
District. Judge Pritchard and Mr..
Duncan then endorsed Hon. II. F.
Seawall, of Moore County, for Judge
Mr.. Seawall is a bright and able
young lawyer, and a man of high
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
RESULTS OF BIG EVENTS

Coupe Intenatiouale-Spee contest for
i2.42 miles FOR the James Gordon Bennett
cup. worth 2.OO and a purse Of S.ooa
Won by CLEAN II. Curiss. America. in
Herrin-Curtiss hiplane. Time. $50 SIS
Louis Bleriot, France. monoplane. second.
1855 l-5 Hubert Latham. France. An
toinette biplane. third. Ts2 Lcfebyre.
France. Wright biplane. fourth. 935 25
George Cockburn. England. Farman biplane.
unfinished.
Grand Prix De Ia Champagne-LonEdis-
tanoo ruoe; total prizes. 5000; first rrize.
5000 Won by Henri Farman. patiYs
Of England. but resident o. France on
cial distance. Ills miles. actual distance
covered. llSo6 miles. Latham. France. An
toinette biplane. second. 95s2; Louis Paul
hsn. F1nce. yoisin hirlane. third. a.S5:
Comte de Lambert. France. Wright bi-
plane. fourth. 72O: Latham au second
machinel fifth. ESQ; Paul Tissandier.
France, Wright hiplaue. sixth. esa5
Events 20 be concluded to-day: Tour de
Piste-Fastesi time single lap Of Ga miles;
record 80 fsr held by BleHot: time. T.i796.
Pix do Ia YitesSe Thirty kilometors speed
contest. Prix de rAltitude- Highest eight.
record 80 far held by Louis PsulAan; uu-
O.icial height. so feet. Pux des Passsn-
gcrs-Ten-klometsr fight with greatest nun
Der Of passenger
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
PINCHOT SHAKES
BALLINGER'S HAND
Principals in Forestry Row
Meet in Convention.
ROOSEVELT POLICIES UPHELD
National Conservation Congress
Closes After n COmpIete Victory
for Chief FOrester-Judge HRnfOrd
Rebuked-secretary' speech An
swered by f. J. HeRey.

Seattle. Aug. 2S.-The First National Con-
servation Congress closed here this even
ing. after a complete victory for Clifford
Pinchot and his followers in the sup
port Of the Roosevelt policies for the
conservation Of the natural resources
II was a harmonious meeting until to-
day. when United States Judge Han
ford. Of Seattle. brought ia a minority
report IN which he opposed the conten-
tion Of the Pinchot men hat the water
rights OF the country Lelong 10 all the
people and should not be granted in per-
petuity 20 any individual or corporation"
HanfOrd Resolution Lost.
When the vote was taken. however, II
was shown that the Hanford resolution
had been lost. and the resolution indors-
ing Pinchot adopted
The last session was enlivened by the
appearance Of Secretary OF the Interior
Ballinger. who spoke briefly.
As Bailinger entered the hall he met
Pinchot. They shook hands formally and
Pnchot said: Il am mighty glad you
came. Mr.. Secretary.
I am glad to see YOU" said Ballingsr.
That was all
In his address Ballinger said:
1T is not alone by our declarations
that we are to be judged. and I prefer
that my acts as a public official should
speak rather than my words"
Francis ]. Heney. the San Francisco
graft prosecutor. was in the hall. and
was called 10 the rOstrum. AS II reply
ing 10 the Secretary, he said:
Heney Replies 10 BRIIinEer.
tary takes such an interest in this con
gress. and that he wishes TO be judged
by his acts. We Intend to judge him by
his acts and not by his declarations. The
people are fast learning 20 know that
this Is the only way TO judge a public
official"
The congress elected Bernard y. Baker.
OF Baltimore. president Of the permanent
organization
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
CURTISS UPHOLDS
AMERICA s HONOR
Wins Blue Ribbon Event OF
Aviation World.
HE SETS NEW RECORD
Mrs. Roosevelt and Children
Witness Flights.
HE SETS NEW RECORD

In Buslnesslixe Manner, HnmmOnds-
port AerOnRut Captures Interna-
tiOnaI Cup at French Tournament.
Beats out BIeriOt by Only six Sec
onds-Farmnn's Exhibition Is Pro-
tested-MOnster Crowds Expected.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
ACCUSES WASHINGTON JUDGES

G. f. Ormsby alleges He Lost His
Child by Conspiracy.
Boston. Aug. Exchanging that two
Washington judges entered into a con-
spiracy by which an indictment was OBJ
tained fraudulently in the United States
courts. at Washington. George F. orms-
by. whose child was taken on July 1,
1908. by his wife. lawyer. and her sis
ter. filed suit to-day.
Gov. Draper will be asked next week
to appoint an attorney to draw up
charges connected with the Ormsby kid
mapping case before United States Dis
trio Attorney French.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
SENATOR'S NIECE ON STAGE.
Miss Agnes Leslie EIlsins Deter
mined 10 BE m Actress.

Miss Agnes Leslie EIlSins Deter
mined 10 BE m Actress.
New York. Aug. 2S-MIss Agnes Leslie
Elkins. young woman from Kansas
City, who says she is a niece OF Senator
Elkins. has come 10 New York 10 become
an actress. she has picked out her stage
name already. 1t IS Leslie Cecil. and
she chose 1t largely so that the managers
viii hire her on her merits. and not on
family pull
Uncle Stephen has been very kind 20
me" she said tonight. in her apartments
az the Hotel Earle. "and I want 10 please
him. so I took the other name out OF
courtesy 10 him ] don't want publicity.
don't care % use my family name 70
set me on the stage"
On her way East she stopped of at
Washington. when the Senator tried for
ten days. she says. 10 get her TO change
her mind. Miss Elkins is about twenty
eight years old and has a great mass Of
red hair.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District Of Columbia,
Maryland, and Nirginia-Partly
cloudy, probably showers to-day /;
cooler by tonight. Tomorrow
fair and cooler; moderate vari-
able winds, becoming north and
northwest.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
MOORISH ATTACK REPULsED.
Heavy Loss Inflicted by Mines Set
by sBnninrds.


Lisbon, Portugal. Aug. ga telegram
received by FL Mundo from Melrla de-
clares that the Moors attacked the Span
ish forces at Peron on Friday night The
spaniards. fearful Of such an attack had
planted a large number OF land mines.
which were 10 be discharged by cleo
tricity
When the charging Moors were over
these mines they were discharged by the
Spaniards. six Of them going of Mo,e
than lo0 Moors were killed by the explo-
sions, and the Moorish attackers re-
treated. Elated az the havoc wrought by
the land mines, the Spanish engineers
Immediately began 10 lay more Of them.
wnereupon the Moors returned to the at
tack. and in the darkness killed hfty-
three Of the Spanish engineers.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
WASHINGTON TEAM LEADS
IN LUDICROUS CONTESTS
Nationals VS.. White SOx Will Go Down in
History as Baseball Freak.

game. Half the members OF the para
graphers' union make their living OF puns
at the expense Of the Nationals. That's
all right. But think OF what they Will
do fer the next week or two.
Then again. better not think about It.
It's too solemn thought When Ball, OF
the Maps. made his triple play unsssist-
ed, some fans grew enthusiastic. All right.
II was great work. and Ball deserves
credit for It, But when our own aggre-
cation. with Candllon and the bat boy
and the other hired men in President
Noyes' pay. go TO Chicago, that big city
looks for something out Of the ordinary.
Did Chicago get a treat yesterday ASK
the waves of Lake Michigan as they beat
the surf at the foot OF Thirty-ninth
street, and they viii murmur the gentle
refrain. Bring back Mr.. Gray and have
him do II over"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
SPEEDY FLIGHT IN ENGLAND.
Capt. COdy's BipIane Makes Remark.
able Showing.

London, Aug. S.-Capt. Samuel +. CO.
dy, the American in charge OF the ae-
rial department Of the British army.
made four ascents In his biplane over
Laffans Plain last evening. On two OF
the trips he carr ed passengers, one each
time. and made successful evolutions
On his last trip. which he made alone.
he flew ten miles in twelve and one-half
minutes. at height Of from forty to
one hundred feet.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
FORESTRY FIGHT
BREAKS OUT ANEW
0rmsby yMcHarg Forester
Price Wage WOrdy War.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
PinchOt'S Defender Replies with
Facts and Figures.

In Interviews, Acting Secretary Nc
HaTE Is Quoted as RidicuIing Con-
seryntiOn Policies OF Previous Ads
ministratiOn and Defending secre-
tnry NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOresteR
Price Refers 1IcHarg 20 Reports.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-29
Flood and Cyclone Ravage
Northern Mexico.
MONTEREY IS CUT OFF
Rain Still Falling and River Is
on Rampage.
BRIDGES WASHED AWAY

Worst Deluge that Has Visited SEQ
ton in Decade Causes Great Loss
Of Life and Property Damages
VIII Run Into Millions-Cloud-
burst Causes Catastrophe in and
Above City on San Luisito River.
Railroads Are Paralyzed-CrOps
of All Kinds Are Under Water.