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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-01

Engineer Holt was murdered at
the coal chute at East Durham a few
months ago while sitting on his en-
gine. There was no eye witnesses
to the murder, but Reuben Barbee
a white man, was arrested, charged
with the crime because he was seen
near the coal chute that evening
His case was set for trial at the last
term Of Durham Court, but the case
was continued by the State. though
the defendants counsel was anxious
for trial. The negro Shepard was
arrested in an Ohio town about two
weeks ago on some minor charge,
but he thought he was being arrest
ed for the murder of Holt and told
the officer that he didn't kill that
man. Further questioning revealed
the fact that he was referring to the
murder OF Engineer Holt. He was
brought back to Durham to stand
trial.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-01
NearDemocrats.

A prominent Republican from Eas-
tern Carolina, who was here a few
days ago, said that he was surprised
to learn that the patronage machine
politicians. through a certain news
paper which seemed to be their Or
gan, was referring to men like Con-
gresham Morehead as "Near-Demo-
Gratis"
This Republican has always before
been considered as supporter Of the
Organization" and he said that up
to recently he has not been prepared
to believe that the Adams machine
was really trying to keep the Repub-
lican party from growing, but that
recent developments had done much
to shake his faith in their sincerity
Continuing, he said:
How can the Republican party
grow unless 1t gains votes from the
Democratic party? There is nowhere
else they could come from. There
fore. every Republican who honestly
wants to see the party grow will un-
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-01

Durham. n. c.. June eT.-Solomon
Shepard. the negro OF mysterious ac-
tion, has confessed that he killed En-
sineer Holt, near Durham, last De-
cember and that he had no assistant.
This startling turn In the dread
full AFFAIR came last night when DR..
n. NJ. Johnson went into the jail to
attend sick prisoner. Shepard had
spent the day reading the Bible and
getting religion. Why he took a no.
tion to unburden himself to the doc
tor. is not known. but he did and
said that he slew the engineer that
night without the aid OF any one.
The negro tells a reasonable story.
There never has been any large num-
ber of people who did not believe
that Engineer Holt met death meant
for another man. The wanton use
OF short-gun was commonly called
a Reuben Barbee characteristic, but
nobody ever found the motive where
by Reuben Barbee became the assas-
sin of Fred Holt. The brothers OF
the dead man believed that their
kinsman had been murdered by mis-
take, and the negro says so.
Shot Intended For Brakeman.
Shepard says that he was put of
the train by a brakeman whose life
he sought. The engine that Mr. Holt
drove was an extra and the negro
was on the lookout for another.
There were several men on the cab
at that time and the murderer ex-
pected to get the brakeman. He fail
ed. Leaving the coal chute. he said
he fired at 1t Just to scare some
body" 1t had the desired effect.
The Greenbergs have not recovered.
1t was the Greenberg incident that
had much to do with the arrest of
Barbee. He had trouble with them,
hated the family. They knew that
Barbee hated them, therefore Bar
bee fired the shot. But they reason
ed only half right.
A strange coincidence In this case
is that noted by men who know Sbep-
ard and Koonce Patterson. The only
crime ever charged up against Shep-
ard was that of seriously cutting
Koonce Patterson. Both are occupy
ing the same cell and each is charged
with a capital felony, Patterson hav-
ing broken into the house of DR.. J.
W. Petty.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-07-01
ENGINEER HoLrs SLAYER cox.
FESsEs.

A Negro. Solomon shepard Who
Was Arrested I'm Ohio. Admits the
Deed. But Says Shot Was Intrnd-
ed for Another-Rruben BArs,ee
Was First Arrested. Charged With
the Crime.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-26
OUGHT TO GET IT.

+ Our big sister, Grand juno j
tion, is going to try for the +
+ state bankers convention of +
+ 1910. Next week the big finan- !
+ cfal men of the Centennial state :.
+ Will gather at Denver, and a !.
+ united effort will be made to =.
= get the next years convention i.
+ for Grand Junction. i.
+ + + + F. + 80 = + =
Well, Junction can take care of
them. Grand junction can entertain
them royalty and what's more, if the
moneyed men do convene in the west
ern slope metropolis, they may ey-
pect the characteristic welcome that
is extended to every visitor to that
city.
It's a fact that no people of the
West know less about Colorado's re-
sources and money making 2ossibiIi-
ties than Colorado capitalists. Home
work among the financiers
of the great state will be as remun-
erative to Mesa county boosters" as
any other line of advertising.
Bankers are men with idle dollars
to invest, as a rule, and when they
come face to face with Grand valley
possibilities they are sure to leave
some of it in Fruita. Let's boost.
therefore. for the Convention City
our progressive neighbor, Grand
Junction. Mesa County Mail.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-26
Advertised Letters.

Following is list of the letters
remaining uncalled for at the post
Office at Grand junction for the week
ending June 25: j. c. Douchet: F.
A. Barager; j. Dorman; Ernest F.
Hall: Chas. Feriano; Herman Hoop
er; c. V. Dubois; Ollie Hagnon
Chas. A. Cox; w. NJ. Hines; r. j.
Tresenkey; Norman Dunning; JOSH
Contreras; Nora Richards; j. B. Fin
ley: Deck Sedillo; Joe Rashmn; ID.
Peters: NJ. A. Foster; Mr.. Smith
Harry Shaft; Edward Andrews; E.
Graham; Robt. Coddington; r. w.
Anderson; r. w. Hardey; Ralph
Williams Miss Bev. Gason Lee; j.
e. VanCleve: E. Whitsey; C. G. Sell
by; Andy Latimer Charley Bale
VIM. Miller; Roy Woods; T. E.
Jones; Mrs. Joe Dahl; l.. C. Hille;
II. A. Nelson; S. F. Landon; r. S.
I-awrey; L. b. Lloyd; l.. r. MEG. H.
Donald Abe Lignore; Fred Edwards
"a.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-26
Table d'Hote Dinner Sunday.

Fifty cent table d'hote dinner serv--
ed at the Navarro Cafe, Sunday even
ing from $3.50 to p. m.
Soup. Tomato Bouillon
Sliced Cucumbers
Baked Salmon Piuuant Sauce.
Julienne Potatoes
Roast Domestic Duck Apple Sauce
New Potatoes-Cream
Fancy String Beans
Combination Salad
Lemon Meringue Pie
Ice Cream Coffee Milk
Navarro Cafe. Reed Block, Fourth
and Main.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-26

The new cars. which have been
ordered by the Grand Junction street
railway will arrive Friday of next
week The shipment consists of one
motor car and two trailers. Within
few days work will be begun on the
turnous and they will be completed
before the Fourth of July so that
large crowds can be handled on that
day with better satisfaction than
could otherwise be done.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-26
NEW RAILWAY FOR MEXICO.
[Snecial to The sentinel.l

TSptCIdI 10 IHt StHtIHeI.
Trenton, N. j., June 26.-The
Southern Pacific Railway of Mexico
was Incorporated here yesterday with
an authorized capital of S75, 100000.
divided into 10000 shares at 500
each.
The object of the company is to
build a railroad in Mexico under con-
cessions granted by the republic of
Mexico to J. A. Naugle, representing
the Southern Pacific Railroad com
pany.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-26

Miss Ola Santee, of Moline. Ill,
and sister of Miss Lena Santee. of
Globe, Ariz.. visited friends in the
city today returning to their homes
from an extended Western trip. They
are former friends and neighbors of
Mr.. Clark Branson of this city.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-26

Owing to the unsanitary condition
of the city Jail due to improper
plumbing the women prisoner. ar
rested on the charge of gambling and.
bootlegging, have for the past few
days been kept in the upper story
rooms of the city hall but were today
taken back to the cells.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-26

The people of Grand Junction will
have the pleasure of seeing for the
first time the accomplished and well
known actress and vocalist, Miss
Minnie Louise Furguson. at the Ma
jestic theater July l in the society
drama. "Drifted Apart"
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-26

Henry II. Smith of Plateau valley
is business visitor in the city today
Mr.. Smith says that the cherry crop
In that section of the county, though
behind the lower valley sections. is
ripening fast and that they have
large number this year.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-26

H. l.. Cobarte arrived this morning
from Lincoln, Neb., to look over the
Grand valley and the fruit conditions
relative to investing.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-26

Miss Margaret Williams. of Lead
vile, a well known and popular
young lady of that city. has accepted
a position as cashier in the Madame
Frantz establishment of this city.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-26

We are not running a red, green or
blue tag sale. but a bona fide rebate
sale from original plain price tags.
80 per cent rebate on many things
20 per cent rebate on everything. -
The Crown Furniture Co., 334 Main.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-26

For the convenience of our Gus
toners, we have put in a cigar case.
with new line of cigars.-Greig
Mercantile Co.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-26

Front Rank and Boynton furnaces
,rs leaders sold and guaranteed by
I. II. Lane.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-26

Trobitz 8 Witcner. practical plum
hers 122l North Fifth. Plumbing
ind hot water heating.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-26

We install baths which are always
a comfort and pleasure. Sanitary
and correct plumbing. -. &. Nc
kenzle.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-26

House moving ano raising. C. l.
Hawkins. 1926 Rood. Phone Red
'is4.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-26
WAS HOTTEST
DAY OF SUMMER

Yesterday was the hottest day
of the summer in Grand juno
tion. The temperature got up
as high as % degrees.
A cool breeze most of the day
made the day very pleasant
one.
The weather report issued to-
day by the local weather bureau
is rs follows:
June 25. p. M: Temperature
90; relative humidity. 9; direction OF
wind SW.; velocity of wind, 1O
miles an hour; total precipitation
during past IL hours, 0; state OF
weather, clear.
June &c. 6 a. M: Temperature, 6S
relative humidity, 2S; direction OF
wind, Sc: velocity of wind, miles
an hour; total precipitation during
past 12 hours, o; state of weather,
clear.
Yesterday the maximum tempera-
ture was 81; minimum, 6S mean, 50,
or degrees warmer than the normal
for that day
The forecast for Grand junction
and vicinity, issued at Denver. was:
fair tonight and Sunday.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-26

Sentinel want ads bring result.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-04-07
A. c. BASEBALL
BOYS PRACTICE
THERE is SOME PROSPECTS OF A,
GOOD TEAM AT THE A. C. THIS
SEASON - NUMEROUS cANDI-
DATES ARE SEEKING POSITIONS
ON THE TEAM.

Baseball enthusiasm has awakened
at the A. G. and there are many boys
anxious to make the team. The num-
Der of candidates is large enough to
encourage the coach and there are in
dications that the farmers will have
a better team than for some years. So
far the fingers are not very numerous.
The aggies will be weakened as a
result of the decision Of White to
leave for Salt Lake and Worst for
Alaska. Both HaslSins boys are try
ing for positions. Bert prefers short,
while Haskins is ambitions to wear
the mask. Both can change If neces-
sary. LemDke is a good catcher and
outfieider. The Darrow boys can play
some ball. McGurren is said to be a
good ffrst-sacker. Nemzek and Jewell
appear to be about the only twirlers
who are seeking the honors. Murphy
can play in either the infeld or in
the outer gardens. There Is some
other good infield and outfield mater
ial.
So far the ground has been so wet
that practice has been confined to
throwing and catching and some
fungo hitting.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-04-07

stand any very great chance Of de-
tion suit Of the Kenctuky railroads In
feating Jeffries. II / had continued as
Johnson's manager part OF my policy
would have been TO steer him clear Of
Jeffries.
Il dom know whether Jeffries has
any intention Of fighting Johnosn. but
this / do know, or, at least, TANK
know. If Jeffries wants the match he
had better grab Johnson right away
and make the negro srRn before he
goes to England. II johnson once
reaches London It will be all off. He
viii then say gave Jefrries chance
and he overlooked II. will not both
er with him any more IL, on the
other hand, Jeffries forces johnson in
to an agreement before johnson goes
TO England the English sports will
turn on Johnson II he refuses to keep
his contract London has great at
fractions for Johnson, and think he
wants to live there. He has the entree
to swell restaurants, which is denied
him in New York. And he Is treated
generally in way that allows him to
forget that he Is a colored man. II
he gets to England without being tied
up In some way I doubt whether he
wifi return here"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-04-07
SAYS JEFF CAN
LICK JOHNSON

Sam Fitzpatrick, who piloted Jack
Johnson to the heavyweight cham
pionship and afterward came to the
parting of the ways with the now ia
nous colored heavyweight, is resting
for a few days in San Francisco be-
fore proceeding east. Fitzpatrick mas
very little to say on the subject of
his severed relations with Johnson. He
tells briefly that the negro was very
hard to manage after he reached the
top Of the heap, and that the break
up was inevitable. says a special from
San Francisco.
Naturally American sporting Rnen
are anxious to know how Jeffries and
Johnson compare in Fitzpatrick g
opinion. When asked the question
point blank Fitzpatrick smiled. Then
he spoke as follows:
II am in a peculiar position, mas
much as having broken with Johnson,
anything l might say that was not a
boost for Johnson's fighting qualities
might be considered knock For this
reason I nave been very cautious, but
now am going to speak right out and
tell what l think, always thought
that Jim Jeffries in his best develop
ment was the greatest heavyweight
the ring has known. He was great in
every way, and particularly great for
the reason that no one could burt him.
When a man like Fitzsimmons could
nit Jeffries a dozen times on the jaw
and not Tease him, there is small
chance for anv of the men who came
after Fitzsimmons putting Jeffries out
Now as to Jeffries chances with
Johnson. / think that If training will
make Jeffries half as good as he was
when ne quit the game he will defeat
Johnson to a certainty. / almost fancy
/ can hear someone saying, 'Oh this is
because of Sans splituo with John
SON. But those who know me- better
will give me credit for speaking hon.
estly.
If Jeffries fels he can stand train
ing he should not hesitate an instant
about lighting Johnson. / might add
that the Johnson Burns fight at Sgd
ney helped to lead me to these con-
clusions. Johnson Is not a puncher
Fie had no difficulty in reaching Burns
but he could ont beat him down. no.
tice some Of the American critics said
thatI, as Johnson's manager, Gs=s!
have much to say about Jeffries after
the Burns Johnson fight. Open con.
| fession Is good, and the reason I KEEP
silent on the Jeffries subject is that
felt, after seeing Johnson in actor
against Burns, that Jack would on
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-04-07

City Of Mexico, april 6.-This is
the time of year for the return Of
the Mexican laborers, after the nil
grafton to the north in the fall, and
reports from the farmer are taht thou
sands have been crossing the Rio
Grande for their native homes in the
last six weeks after two and three
months In Texas.
This isthe first return of the year,
the second being in the early sum-
mer, after they have gone into Texas
and other southern states for the cot
ton chopping season.
Owing to the increased demand for
labor in Mexico, with the opening of
the mines, and the better business in
general throughout the republici the
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-04-07
JACK SHERIDAN
dean OF THE UMPS

Who is dean of the baseball UNI
pires? There Is only one answer-Jack
Sheridan. Twenty-Five years ago he
umpired his first gam. 1t was in the
second base for one OF the clubs when
he was rendered a position. Umpir-
ing Appealed to him, and he contracted
the habit. Irate fans and rowdy play
ers have essayed to cure him of 1t, but
there is nothing doing. Jack is the
daddy Of the umpire today, and Ban
Johnson would no sooner think of run
ming his league without him than he
would of crossing the continent in
freight car when Pullmans are fitting
in every direction says a California
exchange.
When johnson organized the Ameri-
can league one of his very first acts
was to employ Sheridan. Ban had seen
him handle players in the minor
leagues and therefore knew his worth.
Umpires have come and gone in the
American league, but Sheridan stick
eth closer to him than a brother. He
had a successful season last year, and
IC Will COhblA1AS w ARWFC 50SSNSSANA
seasons as long as he can see the ball
cross the plate.
What a useful book on "Umpiring
Made Easy Jack could write IL he
were inclined to swing his pen. Um-
piring must be soft for him, for what
human being could survive a Siege Of
a quarter of a century If the life were
as strenuous as the average umpire
finds it? San Francisco fans were
treated to sample of his mastery
work this month, and 1t was, indeed, a
treat to watch him run game. With
out any grandstand tactics, he hur-
ried the contests along. and when he
finished there was little to critise. He
commands the respect of the players
as well as the public, and he Is I'M
partial to fault. The charge Of being
home umpire was never laid at his
door.
Ban johnson has no love for the
home umpire. He protects his men
and all that he asks Of them is to be
fair. He wants the visiting club to be
given the same consideration as the
home team, and this Sheridan does.
But Jack Is more than an umpire to
Johnson. He Is a confidential adviser.
When Ban is in hole and feels the
need of counsel Sheridan is the man he
hunts up to talk things over with. Ban
has found his judgement the very best,
and managers also run to Jack for ex-
pert opinion in regard to players and
other matters. Jack is the wise guy
and vet. to see him on or off the field,
one would not suspect it of him. He Is
a man of very few words and manners
most unassuming. Jack has been talk
| ing of retiring. So has Patti and also
Jim Jeffries. AS long as Ban johnson
is the big chief Sheridan will be in the
| limelight. This is the one best bet of
baseball.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-04-07

migration Of the Mexican laborer to
the north during the last fall and
early part OF the winter was tighter
than 1t was a year ago. when the busi-
ness condition in the United States
was very bad.
While there iB a demand for labor
of all kinds in Mexico, and general
shortage of labor throughout the re-
public. and the mines are In many In
stances handicapped by the lack Of
labor employment agencies in this
city report that they can get all the
help needed. This condition does not
exist throughout the republic, how
ever, where there has been steady
demand for all the laborers that can
be had for several months.
This condition has caused slight
increase in laborers' wages and will
| induce thousands of Mexicans to re-
main in the republic, instead OF mi
grating to the north.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-04-07
NoTlcE To CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received by the
undersigned at his Office In Ellendale,
NJ. d. until 10 a. m. Tuesday, April
30, 1903, for the erection of a power
house, for the installing Of heating
system In an engine laboratory, and
for the installing of an electric light
plant for the State Normal Industrial
school.
Separate proposals to be submitted
for tn erection Of the power house.
for installing the heating and electric
light plant Plans and specifications
can be seen a. the cflce Of the under
signed.
Certified check for 800 required
with each bid.
The right is reserved to reject any
or all bids.
BY order Of the board Of trustees.
w. M. KERN, Sec.
g(NEarch 81, April I and 14.)
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-04-07

and today II In speeding TO the differ
ent club presidents ot.the league for
their ratification. II viii be released
for publication In q short time.
According to the present arrange
msnt. there will be seventy games
played In each Of the larger cities OF
the circuit, and forty.-in the smaller.
After infinite pains, the secretary fg-
ures that the mileage per club. wiz be
about 5000 for the season, and he ex-
poets the present negotiations with
the railroad people to result very Ia
vorably to the league as he has the
promises Of all the officials concerned
that they win do their best for the
league and the game.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-04-07
Object 70 Strong MsdIeInss.

Many people object to taking the
strong medicines usually prescribed by
physicians foS rheumatism. There is
no need OF internal treatment In any
case of muscular or chronic rheuma-
tism, and more than nine out Of every
ten cases of the disease are Of one or
the other OF these varieties. When
there is no fever and little (K any)
swelling, you may know that 1t 10
only necessary to apply Chamberlain's
Liniment freely TO get quick relief.
Try it. You are certain to be pleas
ed with the quick relief which 1t af-
lords. Price, 25 cents; large size, 80
sents. For sale by all dealers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-04-07
FERGUSON Won
BY FOUL ROUTE

Boston, April 7.-Sandy Ferguson OF
Chelsea defeated Jim Barry of Chi
cago in the tenth round or a sched-
uled twelve-round bout at the Armory
Athletic association last night, but
was prevented from winning straight
victory by a foul blow from Barry.
Barry had a shade the better of the
bout up to the tenth round. In this
round Ferguson knocked Barry down
with terrific left to the jaw and fol-
lowed it up with fusilade to the head.
Barry was exhausted and all but out
when he came back with hard right
which went low and the referee de-
cIared Ferguson winner on foul.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-04-07
scRAPPY PLAYERS LEcruRED
Judge Tells Land and Dexter TO Play
Ball, and Not Fight.

New, Orleans, La, April 7.-"People
don't go to the ball game to see a
fight. 1t Is early in the season now,
and you players might as well get 1t
into your heads that you'll never be a
success with the people if you fight
instead Of play ball. If any other ball
player comes before me for this sort
of thing I will give him the limit of
the law
So declared Recorder Fogarty be-
fore discharging Charles Dexter, of the
New Orleans baseball club, and Grover
Land. Of the Cleveland American team,
who fought at the Pelican park game
Saturday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-04-07
DOGS PROVE GAME.
Finish Long Race Through Snow in
+, ga Fast Time. - be -.

Finish Long Race Through Snow In
Il .-..-. Fast Time. -, Be -.
Seattle, April AL Berger's. team
of malamutes No. / and No. 2, driven
by Scotty Allen and Percy Blatchford,
respectively, finished first and second
In the all-Alaska sweepstakes for
s1l. 900 from Nome to Candle, a dis
lance OF 412 miles. The winning dogs
also carry off the Supter gold cup.
This trophy must be won twice before
II becomes the property of the win
ner. The winners time was 81 hours
2 minutes.
Finks mixed team of hounds and
bird dogs finished third. The Siberian
team: which had the strongest back
ing, and upon which one single bet OF
S10o. 900 was recorded, became snow
blind, and the driver was forced to
turn back. The race starte last Tues
dav and all business except book
making has been at a standstill In
Nome since.
The start was made in a binding
storm. with the thermometer regis
tering is degrees below zero. The fate
of some of the starters is still un-
known. The teams are still strag-
cling back to Nome, many In a badly
crinnled condition. 1t is estimated
that 100000 changed hands. One bel
of $4,000 was made that the race
would not be finished within ninety
hours.