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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15
FOREST FIRES IN VIRGINIA.
Several Saw Mills and Much Lumber
Destroyed.

Roanoke, Va, April 12.-Forest
fires that have ragged on the noun
tains in the Roanoke and Botetart
counties for the past week, did great
Damage last night a few miles north
of Roanoke, when several saw mills
and many thousand of feet of cut
lumber were destroyed. A number
of small homes occupied by negroes
were also burned. Tonight flames
have nearly reached Carvin Greek, at
the entrance to Carvin Cove, and
should embers be carried across the
stream, the cove may be swept
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15

The new Board of Directors of the
Penitentiary began by cutting the
salaries of the officials of that insti-
tuition. 1t will be strange If the
Democratic machine doesn't question
their Democracy.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15

1t is possible that those New York
"Jeffersonian Democrats" were afraid
If they invited Bryan TO their char
mony dinner that he might explode
a new idea that would not harmon
ize with Tammany's ideas.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15

The Democratic Congressman do
not want the Civil Service law to ap-
ply to the taking of the census. The
Democratic Congressman still insist
on their right to suggest census tax
ers and distribute free seed.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15

They have again awarded that
Democratic mule to that Democratic
county that made ~, Democratic
gains in the last elec,4- L1br,.~e
to stop this business now before
one suggests that they offer the faith
er of the mule to the next county
that increases the Democratic vote.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15

On account of the Pure Food and
Drugs Act we had to withdraw the
notice of sale of the Democratic plat
form, but il anybody now wants them
they can get, free of cost, any of
those Democratic Paramount Is
Sues" that was.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15

The apparent scarcity of Democrat
ic lawyers in North Carolina is only
temporary. They have been in Wash
ington seeking appointment to the
Eastern Judgeship.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15

1t is almost cruel to draw the plat
form on the Democratic Congressman
who are now favoring a protective
tariff, for they have realized that they
had to desert the platform or that
their constituents would desert them
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15

We have some curiosity to know
just what issue the Democrats will
paramount in the next campaign.
However, we are not as curious as
was the cat in the fable.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15

A Georgia Representative has in
troduced a bill in Congress to reduce
the salaries of Congressman and
Senators. But wouldn't he be sur
prised If the bill should pass.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15
5000 Bales OF Cotton Sold as 10
Cents q Pound.

Selma, Ala, April 13.-The big
gest surprise in the spot cotton mar
ket In recent years occurred to-day
when G. A. McKinnon purchased
5000 bales at an average price OF
ten cents a pound.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15

II the Democrats make a party Is
sue OF the tariff next time they will
first have to revise their member
ship.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15

Some more Democrats went up to
the White House Saturday to have
their measure taken for the Eastern
Judgeship.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15

Mr.. Bryan's friends are Of the
opinion that the Democratic "har-
mony feast, pulled off in New York
Tuesday, was very un-Democratic.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15

The Democratic politicians in the
South are experiencing great trouble
in trying to get their Tariff on
straight
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15
Black Mountain, N. c., Covered with
Snow.

Black Mountain, April 10.-Crag-
gy and It's neighboring peaks were
beautiful this morning in heavy
mantle of sleet and snow.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15

II things keep up the Democratic
politicians will want protection, for
the sake of revenue, In the next cam
paign
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15

who killed this man?" asked the
policeman, as he rushed into the
crowd.
Hanged IL I know" answered the
murderer.-May Smart Set.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15

freSluehC ana Famliy VIII occupy
Edwin Robinson House i'm Man
chester, Mass, Part of the Season.
Gloucester, Mass, April 1O.-It
was stated here today that President
Taft and his family had definitely
decided to occupy the Edward Rob
inson house on School street, Man
chester, part of the coming summer,
their arrival depending upon the
length of the present session of Con-
gress.
Mrs. Taft and Miss Mabel Board
man visited the Robinson cottage
last month. The house is situated
on hill overlooking the golf links
of the Essex Country Club and is sew
eral miles back from the shore. The
summer home of William J. Board
man. of Washington, adjoins the
Robinson estate.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15
FLoRID1ANs LYNCH A NEGRO.
The Ffend Had Attempted Criminal
Assault Upon o Defenseless Lady.

Arcadia, Fla, April 11.-John
Smith, the negro who yesterday
dragged Miss Mary Steel Ewing from
her buggy two miles from Arcadia,
in an attempt at criminal assault,
was taken away from the sheriff and
his deputies at an early hour this
morning and hanged to a tree.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15

That Democratic harmony din
ner" pulled of in New York Tuesday
proved to be a misnomer.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15

We all buy experience, but few OF
us are wise enough TO sell IL back
May Smart Set.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15

The race for the Eastern Judge
ship might be called the charge OF
the Democratic Brigade.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15
BRIEFS

Apparently Mr.. Bryan is too busy
to give his friends any advice on the
tariff bill.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-15
BILKINS IN LONDON.

How He Managed to Visit the King
A Pleasant Reception and Conyer-
sation-The King Well Acquainted
In America and Exhibited a Thor
Ough knowledge Of Her Resources
He Was Interested I'm American
Mules and Epecially I'm Bob-The
Major Well Pleased and Fell In
Love With His Royal Highness.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-06-15
PUBLIC LANDS,

The control Of the public lands Of Hawaii ~ vested IN
the Territorial Government subject 10 some general con
which the Territory IN constituted. The Governor
through the Commissioner Of Public Lands has the power
stealing; and steps are being taken 10 open up
number 0f tracts In lots ~ about forty acres 10 American
settlers under easy conditions,
Although the law provides q number ~ systems by
which the lands be disposed o. the Governor has Tbs
option Of making use Of such form az be secs ~ A. be
present time special form Of agreement IL beins used
which has proved most satisfactory 10 everybody makes
the conditions extremely easy 10 the seter and nsuTe
the Territory largely against specpators Land opened
under this agreement ~ sold a. approximately twenty
hye per cent Of Its appraised value and the payments
may be extended period OF twenty years and with
out Interest for The FIRST ten years 6ye per cent pay
ment Of the purchase price IL required on Tsceyng gbi
Thereafter Ave per cent per year required 10 be- paid
The homesteader cannot receive patent IN less than
ten years, but al the end " that lme may make all bis
payments, and receive patent In fee simple,
Five years residence upon the property IL necessary 10
secure ie but The settler may spread this over The
hrst ton years II he desires thus permitting him 10 get
ACTUALLY live on H. ' '''''
ten per cent Of his arabic land under cultivation within
two years after date of sale and sg per cent additional
cent under tlage Az much Of The land IN The Territory
Is inerspersed with land not available for cultivation The
Is Of Ibis ch"Tacte be shs BE- Teaured 10 p"pF mT
trees-nye trees per acre within the FIRST two years and
hye additional per acre each succeeding yeas up fatal
Of twenty-five per acre have been planted '..
Except In the length ~ time required for resdepce
anu 20 oplhlp patent the conditions ~ lhe liAWaSn
law " IN every way easier for the bona hde settler Than
are the Federal Homestead Laws The Land Gommls
sloner with the consent ~ the Governor empowered 10
extend time ~ payments, ~ cultivation, tree planng
etc. when there Is good why the settler has been
unable TO uhll any ~ these conditions Tho desire ~
me administration and ~ public sentiment IN the Terri
tory to have the lands occupied By prospeTos American
citizens insnres the most liberal and helpful Interest
being taken every person aklng NJ land IN good faith
laws, and which should appeal most strongly 10 The
non.seeker y The provision applying 70 iofeligrsH u
ment and thereby f0rfes his holdings The law provides
that upon the sale Of the surrendered prppery an Az
Iprabement snail DO made on Tho permanent Improve
value when the land u rosod The hTs holder viii re
eeye the value Of The improvements and proportion pi
Hess such rentals and costs ~ he may owe THIS provision
oI lhn law has made u sshle Qr The setlHT W hQrrnW
y money Tor developing his land glylng Hen 90 his
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-06-15

The farmer whose experience has been had entirely In
temperate climate, may wonder what he has TO expect
in a subtropical country like Hawaii Such natur-
ally hesates To his connections with friends ana
with the familiar conditions under which he has lived
from boyhOOd. The facing Of conditions In an un-
familiar country may seem serious undertaking we
have conditions however which should appeal to large
number of American farmers In the first place, he can
raise in Hawaii all Of the vegetables, most OF the hed
crops and some of the fruits with which he Is familiar
on the mainland In addition to these crops. which con
stute the agriculture OF his experience he raise the
innumerable tropical fruits which are found In Hawaii
and many, or all, of the domestic animals.
/ Our climate should appeal 10 many a welcome relief
from the sudden and trying changes Of temperature
which characterize temperate regions. The heat IL not
severe for the white farmer TO do manual labor and
the joy of being able 10 live out Of doors practically tho
round Is not to be lightly brushed aside The
with which the mainland farmer Is familiar, mature In
about the same time quickly with M than on
the mainland. Tropical crops, however, are slow In
maturing and those who intend TO In the cuya-
ton of rubber, sisa Manila hemp coffee, avocado or
pineappIes, should have sufficient 20 tide them
over the period during which he must walt for returns
Fortunately In most Of these the soil Will also sus
tain rapidly maturing crops between the rows of the slow
maturing plants. The Insect troubles with which we
must contend In tropical climates, very annoy
ing at first but as experience accumulaes, they no
more nsupeable than similar pests Of temperate elm
ates An unusual amount of work has been done In this
Introduction and propagation Of parasites with most
striking results and the hope Is confidently entertained
that all of serious pests may be controlled In this
manner with the assistance OF artificial treatment The
agricultural problems of Hawaii differ from those IN the
mainland, but are no more dihcut 10 the who
armed with Intelligence and possessed OF energy.
The Hawaii Experiment station Is maintained by Gov
eminent funds assisted by occasional Territorial appO-
pratlons star OF trained occupied In solving
the problems which confront the farmer OF Hawaii and
satisfactory along this line has been recorded
THE sugar planters maintain Experiment station for
the Investigation of all problems relating to the sugar
industry. The Territorial Bureau of Agriculture and
Forestry has the supervision OF Official inspection work
In preventing the introduction of insect and fungus pests
and animal Diseases and In the control OF the forests
The Territorial Conservation Commission Is bending Its
energies TO the conservation Of various
particularly water and the forests The College of IIa-
wall has recently been established with functions and
purposes similar those of other Agricultural Colleges
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-06-15
THE POSSIBILITIES OF
1'"NN $1,000

Honolulu This line of poultry industry, could also
be extended thrive oxceIcnty well and seem to
be almost unmoested by diseases most Of the islands
Turkeys subject trouble than they have
on the mainland in fact many Of the islands domes
turkeys escaped and easily maintain themselves
in wild condition in the forests
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-06-15
AGRICULTURAL POSSIBILITIES

on the mainland. The American farmer, who may come
to Hawaii will md unusual percentage Of men well
trained In technical lines engaged In agricultural pur
guItg
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-16
By Walter Anthony

TIE comedy ~WiIddre~ bears about
The same reltion in friendly interest
10 Lillian Russell that a bridegroom does
to a bride az a fashionable wedding
OF course there must be play or else
there could be no Lillian just as, Of
course, there must b q bridegroom or
there couldn't be wedding. fashion
able or otherwise So a. the Van Ness
theater last night the largest first
night audience for many weeks was
Iured By the spell Of the name Lillian
Russell ana not by the fact that
comedy was 10 be enacted Even the
electric lighted sign which fares from
the side OF the playhouse did its fun
duty OF publicity BY spelling for the
benefit Of theaterbouud persons merely
The name Of the star
II was not .wIdfre~ that anybody
went 10 see. and when Lillian Russell
lays II aside for another comedy II viii
have finished its course The star did
not disappoiut last night She remains
TIE fsi-est Of stage beauties, quite Sc
rene II possession Of her honOrs- She
fshed degree that temperamentaI grace
ard charm OF manner which Justify
her title Of queen Of comic opera
LINES OF TINE ABSENT
The most fmpertinent OF opera
glasses viii still fail 10 discover thsse
lines which time engraves on pretty
cheeks and the contour OF her counte-
nance : as classic and fine as ever
She retains that buoyaut spirit and
confidential EayetE which. with her
Ioveliness are her natural and chief
gifts. Shs does not sing II -WIIdEre,
bur Il would Be easy 70 imagine she
could WarbIe as well as ever. Her
gifts as an actress are taxed perhaps
in tkis piece more than IN any other in
which she has ever appeared. and as
IL IS difficult 10 discover Just where
the power OF her personality ends and
her ability as an actress begins the
present review VIII beg the question
and say simply that as Mrs. Henrietta
Darlington. accidental owner OF
string of racehorses she Is charming
VIII Archer. an Undersized person
with airs Of lad OF a and vet
erans experience as pIzFer. nearly
divided honoEz with the star he IS
IS years old and plays the role OF
Bud the stable boy. in this racing
comedy Of Wndhre The part is
full OF the slang OF the track. and the
character Of the youngster as drawn
By the playwrightS is such as the
stage quite grstuitously, perhaps. has
given 70 stable boys IN racing quarters
He IS great kid and proves 10 be
the hero OF the play because he over
hears z conversation and tells Mrs
harrington OF the plot 70 --puu- the
race and land the money IN the pock-
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-16
k0SMOS LINE REDUCES
SOUTH AMERICAN RATE
Announcement Is Expected to
Stimulate Trade

A fresh promise OF quickening trade
between San Francisco and the coun-
tries OF South America is contained IN
the announcement OF q reduction OF
rates by the Kosmos lire OF steam
ships The old rate from AOntevideo
TO San Francisco OF SI0-s4 per ton has
been cut to ss-73- 1t is announced fur
tner that those vessels which have
heretofore run between Montevideo and
Valparaiso will continue TO this port.
thus giving an augmented service be-
tween California and the states below
the isthrsus OF Panama.
The Eosmos line mas become an in
portant factor in the shipping OF the
port and 4 large feet IS maintained
by the owners The announcement OF
the cnznge in rates was made through
O. II GoIdarzceaz. consul for Crugua y
at san Francisco. as follows
The Jruguzyau agents represent
ing the hosmos (GeEmaa1 line OF
steaEe states that the stea mers be-
longing 20 that company plying be-
tween the ports OF Germany and Mon
tevideo. thence to Valparaiso will con
tinue via ports TO San Francisco. The
freight rate per ton AT present from
Montevideo to San Francisco is SIC -
which viii be reduced TO ss7s under
the new arrangement As the tan
neries on the west coast OF the United
States are making large purchases OF
quebrach0 extract, this reduction IN
the freight rates will be OF materfal
benefit TO them.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-16
cts Of those who own Widhre's only
rival in the race.
WAS A SAFE BET

cts OF those who own Wudhre's only
rival in the race.
WAS A SAFE BET
OF course wiIdfre wins The bet
was q safe one from the moment the
comedy reached the barrier Peter
Jackson the ebony Jockey who is TO
ride WiIdhre- is instructed BY Duffy.
who figures as the owner Of WiIddre,
but IS not, 70 throw the race II he
sees no handkerchief waved AT him
when he passes the window OF the
stable Mrs. Darlington owns the
horse, and the happiness Of half
dozen characters Is tied tightly in the
plot Duffy, the presumabIe owner
and villain. loves her. She submits
70 his endeerments long enough TO
wave her handkerchief against the win
dow Of the stable and so WIIddre
wins The youth who loves her sister
and who Is loser $4,000 on the races
gets his money back. His papa, who
has framed an antt-racfng bill for the
legislature. does not know OF his sons
folly Bud the stable boy IS 4 hero.
and with the winning Of WfIdare Ms
Darlington is free 10 accept the love
and devotion OF John Garrison
Many pretty scenes fall 10 the lot OF
Garrison played BY Thursroa Hall:
Sauderson, played by Sydney Booth.
and Mrs Darlington \ light touch
every now and then saves these Arfous
situations from pathOs. and Miss Rus
sells fnexriug guishabIe fund ot merrf-
ment Is always safely relied on to
keep the play on its well oiled comedy
ways
Matt DonoTan. the trainer IN the
DuEv stables. IS done vigorously and
with sympathy by Frank Sheridan. who
zIzo has fund of slang and = clean
cut comedy method
The pIav. with Miss Russell IN X.
will supply an evening OF excellent
entertainment, not heavy OF cramnned
with thought but wholesome and
hearty enjoyment There is no moral
70 II The production and company
are good.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-16

ing point and then remove at once TO
the back OF the range. where they viii
simmer or stew very gently for abOs4-
an hour. the crab meat viii then be
almost dry. and care should be taken
not TO let il burn or stick TO The
kettle Now add a little stock made
from some variety OF fish Ga white
veal stock is the only meat stock that
might be used instead Of fish stock
with good results, but plain cream
gray may be used. II stock be used
thicken it slightly with a little -four
rubbed smooth in butter add one table
spoonful OF essence Of zuchovy. turn
out into deep platter. arrange points Of
toast (unbutIered1 around the edge
here and there. with a lemon point az
either ~erd OF the platter. Serve hot.
and IN serving place a piece OF toast
on a hot plate and pour over II a
little OF the stewed crab meat. This is
an excellent breakfast dish
Crab Cu1Iets with sauce Tarfare-
Chop the crab meat upon removing IL
from the shells. make a white sauce
OF one cup OF rich milk or cream thick
ened with one tablespoonful Of -four
and the same qua antitg OF butter rubbed
to 4 smooth paste, add two tablespoon
fuls OF butter. and then pour this sauce.
yoIks Of two eggs, II the yoIks are
added to the sauEe there Is danger Of
curdIing- NOW stir IN the crab meat
return 70 the fire to heat through and
the juice Of one small lemon and re-
move from the FIRE without delay. stir
ring II constantly ser aside 70 cool and
when quite cold form into outlets and
fry IN deep boiling fat.
Serve with sauce Tarfare-Take half
a pint OF well made mayonuaiSe. add
a small 1easpoo1fuI Of dry mustard.
first rubbed smooth with 4 IittIe Of the
mzy0uHaise. now stir in tablespoon
fui OF parsley chopped very fne one
teaSpoonfuI each OF eapers and picked
gllerkius. also chopped very fIae. and
last OF all a little onion juice about
half teaspoonfuL sometimes olives
are also chopped and added 20 this
Curry OF Crab-For the meat OF II
medium sized crabs. carefully removed
from the shell and set aside prepare
the following. Pat one TABLESPOONFUL VI
Of butter in 4 saucepan add 10 il one
tezspoonfuI OF mined onion and frv
without sc0Fchfng Vr dfscoIoriug the
butter add one teaxpoOnfuI OF curry
powder. and one 1ea<p00ufuF of CORR
starch wet in Z little cold water then
one cupfuf OF boiling water poured over
IL and stirred till smooth put in the
crab meat. let X simmer for 20 minutes
then add lemon Juice and salt. Serve
On hot platter inside a border of
boiled rice.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-16
THRONGS AT ST. PATRICKS
DAY ENTERTAINMENT
Mission Dolores Holds Affair at
Building Trades Temple

There was large gathering OF per-
sons in the auditorium OF the building
trades temple last night TO enjoy the
entertainment given under the auspices
OF the Mission Dolores parish in honor
OF St Patrick After Introductory re-
marks By Neal Power. chairman OF the
evening the foIlOwin- program was
carried out.
Trouboue solo, The soug that Reached Nv
Heart" Charles Muzante. Miss Alice Nu-antz
acrsupanEst: vocal solo. The Heart Bowed
Dovuf' John Wecd- recitation Ourselves
Alone Richard CHrtfs. vocal sof0- -.Ccllsn Dhax
f'r,srleu IA Noe :. Mrs n d. MeGfzyde- chorus
The wearing Of the Green. ehips of tne cgsI
hracks- exhibftion IN Irish dancing pzr0EI= %
sff<ses Hazel and Pearl Allen. vocal Solo --Bs-
IfeTe Me- Miss Mari l. Murphy. recitation
..-Tf,e Hop O. the 3Izr1in--s Mss e.enexfeTe
flTsrks. The ShoozyS Shoo5 ths Dolores osla-rrt-
FIRST soprzno- Miss Mary MarphJ. second %
prano Miss Helen MscaEley; first alto Mis-
Alice Currzn. second alto. Miss Belle du Going
Foqr hand reel NesSrs- D'Coanor and Lnuer~sn.
Misses Pearl and Hazel Allen medley OF Kiss
airs Miss Lillian Wood The Scenes Of 1Tr
ChfIfnasd the Old Mission quartet Ffrxe
tenor. Leo Eaae- second tenor. William WATTS.
first bass Joan Wood. second bass william
RzHmeister- chorus. lis the Last Rose 0f
Ssrznzersg St Cecllfz choral elub- vocal srso-
Hrs Daf<y-KeaR GfIEoeEeE- grand chorus s-tsosi
SaTe ireland ST CeciEIa CHORAL club