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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-08-11
Democratic pickering and More
Harmony"


Harmony"
Durham Sun.
Never in the history of the Demo-
cratic party has there been such a
season OF deadlocks and party bick-
erlng. We have called attention TO
the contests in the various conyen-
uons, Judicial and Congressional
and have pointed out what we think
is the remedy. The State Democra-
tic Convention meets to-day, and If
rests with that great body to take
action.
Ii peace is to continue to reign
In Democratic ranks something must
De done. Even now the Democrats
or the Thirteenth Judicial Distr,ct
are tied up after more than two hun
ored ballots. The Democrats of the
ienth Congressional District. after
many hours Of brawling, were final
Iy brought to their senses bv the
hard, straight talk of ex-Consress-
man Crawford. Mr.. Crawford,s
words. plain and unvarnished NAV
well be needed by Democrats every.
e. ines ne SAD .; , \
Praying into the Republican
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-08-11
A CANDID CONFESSION.

Under the caption, I'VE Acknowl
edge Our Defeat" the Smithfiel,
Herald (Democratic) makes an ad
mission that for candor, naivenes
and a genuine outpouring of truth
surpasses anything we have read il
the Democratic press, even in thil
year of rowdy Democratic conven
tons. The Herald says:
eve acknowledge our defeat
here at the County Convention
Wednesday,
I'VE have advocated temper
ance, rotation in office, sober
men for office, honest conyen-
ventions, honest elections and
economical government. We
are forced to admit that Wednes-
days convention sat down fiat
on us. 1t was not day for our
principles to stand. 1t was an
off day for them. 1t was not
our day at all. We stood our
ground as best we could but fail
ed. We got whipped and badly
whipped. We admit our defeat.
In conclusion we must say that
we think in our defeat the cause
OF right and justice was defeated
also. We shall continue to stand
for what we consider is right,
whether our principles are &C
cepted or rejected and without
regard to consequences to us.
We would rather go down in de-
feat advocating the right than to
stand and be in the wrong"
The inference of the above is that
the Johnston County Democrats adj
vocate liquor; that they oppose rota-
ton in Office; that they nominated
men who are not sober for office: that
the convention was not honest; that
elections in that neck of the woods
are dishonest Ga fact that has been
patent to many for years, and that
the Democratic party does not stand
Tor economical government.
The above is not a reckless state
ment. 1t is entirely in accord with
the editorial in the Herald. It op-
posed all of those things, and vet
the Democratic party sat down fat"
On the high principles outlined in
The Herald.
The surprise is not in the facts Of
he case; it lies in the honesty of the
editor Of the Herald in making such
admissions. We congratulate the
Herald. and if the present rate of i'm
9rovement continues, we will with
out doubt welcome him soon into the
Republican party, the party that
stands for the principles he so earn
estly, and under his present associas
ions, so uselessly advocates.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-08-11
Young Man Drowned.

Wadesboro, y. c., Aug. 3.--JADe-
Richardson, a young man We
years old. was drowned in p
near Lilesville this afternoon.
accident occurred at Grayelpit p.
where a picnic was held toS2
Richardson, with other young
went in bathing, and Ricnaies
could not swim. He was dro''
before assistance reached him.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-08-11
HIGH COST OF LIVING.

" ACn TIC w IiSOn Was III ell
feet, during the Cleveland admins
tration, the Democrats claimed that
the low prices for commodities, in
Guiding farm products, as well az for
labor, were due entirely to the con-
tinued effects OF the tariff law as en-
acted by preceding Republican Con-
gress. The Democrats now claim,
with the usual lack of logic and con-
sistency, that the present tariff law
is the direct and only cause for the
high prices now in force and which
add materially to the cost Of living
Touch a mans pocketbook and you
are very apt to lessen his understand
ing Of logic or stated fact But, as
a statement that cannot be success
fully contradicted, prices On nearly
all commodities, including farm
products, have been almost steadily
advancing for many months, even be-
fore the present tariff went into eff
feet. The question of prices for any
article Of general use depends entire
ly on the claw of supply and capac-
ity to buy" The price for cotton is
now fully as high as at any time this
year, simply because the crop for last
while the English spinners bought
heavily and caused a shortage among
the domestic mills. Iron and steel
products are now lower on account
of lessened demand as against a
heavy output, while quotations on
grain are high because of a growing
consumption. The tariff has nothing
to do with these conditions save as it
prevents an incoming of goods and
crops from countries where labor and
land values are lower than in the
United States.
One wise writer has discovered. to
his own satisfaction, at least, that it
is not so much a matter of the high |
cost of living as one of the cost of |
high living. That is, he thinks Amer
leans live at a too rapid and hence
a too costly rate. This may be partly
true. Anyway, it sounds we'll. But
the probable cause for present condi-
tons is in the fact that the consum-
ers exceed the producers. There are
too many people in the cities and not
enough on the farms, with the double
result that idleness and a partial
starvation is forced in the centers
of population and there is an absence
of sufficient labor on the farms. The
tariff does not drive the young men
to the cities. If he staid at home
and helped the old man to raise more
cattle, sheep, hogs, and crops, he
would do far more good for himself
and his country than by seeking en-
ployment in an overdone market. and
would also aid in solving the prob
lem OF the high cost of living.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-08-11
Twenty-Second District Senator
Convention.

The Republican Senatorial -
vention OF the Twenty-Second s. =,
torial District, will meet in ha |.
n. c.. August 81, 1910, at seV ..
N. to nominate two candidates
the State Senate.
H. T. CHAPLIN
Chairman of the Executive Coz
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-08-11
THE PARTY OF 'PROHIBITION,.
AND OF LAW AND ORDER"
MAKES AN EXHIBITION OF TT.
SELF.


The Lumberton Robesonian in com
menting upon the recent Democratic
Convention in that county, says:
If there has ever been a more
shameful, more disgraceful con-
vention held in North Carolina
than the Democratic county con-
Vent1on held in Lumberton Sat
urday, it was back in the days
before the Acknowledgement of
the negro, and was a Radical
convention at that. We are
sorry to say it, but it Is Just the
simple truth, that it was a dis
grace to the county and to the
Democratic party. Howling, hiss
Ing and hooting was the order.
and In this county, which boasts
OF its prohibition sentiment.
hquor was very much in evidence.
1t was sad spectacle for those
who believe that fairness, de-
cency and order should prevail
at such conventions.
1t Is now time to hold Robson
county" again "and save the State"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-08-11

The Republicans were feeling het-
Ter towards Mr.. Butler a few years
ago when he was putting I'D the
money to keep their party going
Durham Herald.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-08-11

The fact that they are claiming
that Mr.. Morehead is but a tool of
Mr.. Butler does not mean that they
believe it.-Durham Herald.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-08-11

Some on met his Reno yese =
yet the "nigger" question was
issue.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-08-11
WITH THE EDITORS.

Inc more they "cuss'' Butler the
more he organizes.-Greensboro Tel
egram.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-08-11

Some of the delegates to that
rough house at WrightsviIle Beach
on Thursday mistook the arrivine
policemen for firemen. Things were
red hot. it is true. but it wasn't the
fire alarm that had been sent in. IT
was the riot call.-Wilmington Star
The Raleigh News and Observer
thinks that 1.-The only cloud upon the
Democratic horizon in North Caro-
lima to-day is the middle over the
Congressional situation in the Sixth
District" True, but the Sixth Dis
trict cloud appears to have enough
wind in 1t to suffice for ali the 9th
ers.-Wilmington Dispatch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-25

did also If Mr. Cox retained any unkind
feeling toward Mr.. Taft because of the
latter's course the year or two before
he did not show 1t at the polls in the
presidential contest.
Since Mr. Taft entered the White
House Mr.. Cox has not figured in any
of the conferences here about Ohio al
fairs. No federal patronage dispensed
has borne his hallmark. 1t has not
been said of any appOintee for Ohio
He is a Cox man. Cox placed him.
So far as the public is advised Mr.. Taft
has taken no counsel of the Cincinnati
boss about anything or anybody. Mr.
Taft has gone his way, and Mr.. Cox
has addressed himself to his thriving
Cincinnati interests.
As Mr.. Cox took no revenge in 1908,
is he likely to do SO now? He is poll
. tician through and through. thinks well
of himself. knows his power and Is
capable OF resentment. But politicians
of his class are not emotional. They
carefully calculate all their kicks
kicking as a show of heat and passion
or as vicious diversion. is, in theiI
practical philosophy. a waste OF energy
the conservation of such resources.
So that we shall probably see Mr. Cox
move this year with the serenity of a
boss, setting down nothing in malice or
anger, but asking himself the usual Ques-
ton. what is there in this layout for
me-" No boss worthy of his title. and
solicitous about his welfare and his fame,
ever loses his head and runs amuck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-25
Cox and the Ohio Campaign.

In the discussion of the Ohio situate
the question crops out, What will George
Is. Cox of Cincinnati do this year? He
was not of the party OF Buckeye repub-
licans who recently dined with the Pres
ident. He has said nothing about the
choice OF Wade Ellis 10 conduct the
republican campaign in Ohio. Not as pow
erfu boss at one time. he still exerts
considerable influence in his home COM
munity. and is as expert as ever at the
game political VIII he be actively for or
indifferent TO. the party ticket in the
coming campaign?
Mr.. Taft has never been a Cox man.
nor Mr.. Cox a Taft man. They are not
OF the same school or purpose. Mr.. Taft.
II will be remembered spoke in Ohio a
year or so before he became his party's
candidate for President. and declared
against local campaign Mr.. Cox was
then directing. 1t was an act OF courage,
reform element OF the party in the state
and elsewhere.
When Mr.. Taft was nominated for
President the question now asked was
fbcE asked. What OF Mr.. Cox? Some
politicians feared he would "a, least sulk,
while others predicted he would secretly
knife the ticket. lie did neither but sup
ported the ticket Harmon won. but Tai,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-25
To Pass on Peary's Proofs.

There has been but little disposition on
the part of the American people TO doubt
Commander Peary's discovery of the
north pole. Throughout the unfortunate
Cook episode Peary's claims 10 polar at
tainment remained virtually 1ndisputed
Il is true that they have not been for
mally passed upon save by a committee
Of the National Geographic Society, but
no verdict OF that character has been re-
CURED by the public. Peary's own dec
laration that lie rea ,hed the pole was
enough To convince the great ma ority of
people, and not even the fraud that was
practiced upon the world by another ex-
plorer sufficed to shake faith in the naval
officer who has spent so many years in
the frozen north. Nevertheless il is we'll
10 have the Peary polar claim formally
examined and the proposition OF the
House committee on naval affairs TO re-
fer tho matter 10 a commission of three
retired officers is calculated to lead TO
satisfactory results. As 10 the finding
or this commission there can be no rea-
sondble doubt. Yet for the sake of his
tory a reference of this character is de-
sirable in order that there may be no pos
sibe question hereafter. Ii was long ago
proposed to submit the Peary claim to
the University OF Copenhagen Tor conSld-
GRAFTON. inasmuch as that institution had
examined the Cook documents and found
them worthless. But this plan came to
nausht and possibly il was fortunately
so. for now the way is clear for the mi
tial official scrutiny of the Peary proofs
10 be made by an American commission
reporting directly to the national legisla-
ture. Whatever may be determined upon
as the proper reward to be granted by
the United States to Commander Peary
for his valuable scientific services II is due
{" him that all possible questioning should
lie set at rest by the reference Of his pa
pers TO an impartial jury composed of
qualified representatives of the govern
rnent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-25
1.-THE Golden Days of the Fathers.

GOV Hughes i'm his Philadelphia adj
dress. with Washington for his text.
spoke up for progress, and warned us
against the discourasing twaddie about
the so-called golden days of the Ia
theirs Heads up. everybody, was the
New York leaders inspiring call TO his
countrymen. There are abuses In gov
eminent today. and they should be rooted
out. There are public officials recreant to
their trusts, and whenever exposed they
should he punished. But let no man he
persuaded that such conditions are new
in the country. and mark the deteriora-
tion of the American people and their in
situations. In some measure they have
existed from the start. They are incl
dental to things human.
The theme was not new. nor the treat
ment of 1t original, but the deliverance
was timely and forcible. So many half
baked persons in office are lamenting the
decadence of public spirit. the demoraliza-
ton of public officials, the general selfish
ness and rottenness OF the times Surely
We cannot he far from smash The day
of reckoning must be near. Then. fare
well TO the republic of Washington, When
ii falls it will be never TO rise again
Gov. Hughes knows. as does every other
reading man. that lamentations of this
character are over a century old. Noisy
and excited persons. in office and out have
been despairing of the country ever since
the national government took shape.
Some of them at the start gave the gov
eminent in their calculations only decade
or two TO live, and, for that matter. there
were able and worthy men of that day
who looked for an early collapse of what
they considered shaky experiment. They
feared it was not well based. and they
traced in many directions in public affairs
what we now call graft.
AS for abuse of public servants. no man.
with the exception of Mr.. Lincoln. has
ever felt the gaff as Washington did. 1t
he entered the White House. The unin-
as for eight years an object of alteration
In the presidency, all Americans bowling
down before him and confessing his lofty
purity and unselfshness- As a matter of
fact his capacity for the office. his
patriotism and even his personal integrity
were questioned. Nor did the abuse pro-
coed wholly from ignorant or vicious
sources. Some men of distinction were
openly accused OF inspiring attacks of the
utmost virulence on the great man At the
head of affairs.
Let us all follow Gov. Hughes advice
and keep heads and hearts up. Stop all
the graft uncovered and uncoverable, and
punish all the grafters within reach, but
remember that, upon the whole these are
times of good government by good men,
and better, Of both. are still TO come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-25
At Westminster.

The first round of the parliamentary
bout at London was fought yesterday,
and while the government prevented the OPP
position from scoring points II ended with
the antagonists virtually on even terms, so
far as the main object of the encounter
is concerned. The ministry forces reject
ed by majority of 81 tariff reform
proposition advanced by Austin Cham
beriain and supported by the full
strength of the conservative unionist side.
The ministry, however, lacked the sup
port of the Irish natonalists. who. to a
man, refrained from voting, thus EN-
phatically declaring their position to be
one OF neutrality pending the decision of
the ministry on the point of whether
precedence shall be given in the legis-
lative program TO the budget or 10 the
plan to limit the veto power Of the house
OF lords The ministerial combination is
divided on this point. the more radical
members urging an immediate assault
upon the peers, while the more con-
seryative factors desire to secure fiscal
legislation first and then TO make the at
tack upon the upper chamber. after care
full planning, with a measure skillfully
drawn to insure success in an appeal to
the country, when, is now expected,
the lords decline to accede to the curtail-
ment OF their power.
1t became evident yesterday that neither
side desires an immediate appeal to the
country. While the unionist whips were
dihgent in summoning the full strength
of the party to vote upon the tariff re-
form amendment, success would have
been seriously embarrassing. inasmuch
| as the defeat of the ministry on the first
test vote would have precipitated an i'm
mediate dissolution and another costly
campaign. The party Golfers. it is said.
are well nigh exhausted on both sides,
and il is believed To be the hope of Mr..
Ralfour that he viii not be compelled
To lead his forces against the liberal coali-
| ton at the polls for at least six months.
while he would prefer year OF prepare
| ton. IL this state of mind continues the
| boSic OF another general election may
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-25
Spring and Smoke.
From the Philadelphia Press.


Spring approaches Its influence is
subtly felt through the snow flurries and
cold of the preceding week.
With 1t comes to the housekeeper that
annual desire to compete with the bright
freshness of spring With a nice sense
OF order and a creditable energy she
sets TO work to clean her home Every
where she encounters not the natural
accumulation Of dust which the dari:
days OF winter helped TO escape hex
vigilant eye, but an insidious. all-pervad
ing enemy. whose permeating influence
has blackened and smutted draperies.
carpets. furniture and walls with its
greasy sootiness. The nama Of that
enemy Is smoke. Disgusting of Itself
ii is menace to health and a q rievous
cost i'll its destruction of fabrics, wall
coverings and furniture. The house
keeper struggles heiplessly against il,
nauseated and justiflably indignant.
There is one remedy 1t lies within
easy reach of the individual. Protest 10
your ward councilman now. Write them
today. Keep on writing them until your
demand is satisfactorily answered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-25
High Cost of Living.
From the Kansas City Star.

T
1t is fixed belief that the packing
concerns, provision dealers associations
and cold storage establishments have
respective or common agreements as 10
the regulation OF prices. If this belief
is we'll founded the facts should be as
certained and the abuse of power cor
rected No doubt the normal operation
Of the law of supply and demand would
tend TO make prices high at this time,
but for that very reason there should
be scrupulous and thorough regula-
ton of business so as not to add to eX-
cessiye natural cost the additional bur-
den of monopolistic tribute. For this
reason it is hoped that the inquiry now
in progress in Chicago. Jefferson City
and elsewhere may be made thorough.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-25
Mr.. Corners Reprieved.

The contest at Albany over the chair
manship of the democratic state COM
mittee proved to be what, in the YER
nacular, is called dog fall. Both Mr..
Corners and Mr.. Murphy came to the
ground In close grips, side by side. The
jacket of each took the dust. Mr. Muir
ply had the votes necessary to depose
Mr.. Conners-to 't'rOw him down., as
Tammany would put it-but did not dare
use them. Mr.. Corners holds on. but
with an understanding that the place
which knows him now will soon know
him no more forever. He wanted to
stay until September. He has agreed to
retire in April. Sic transit ct cetera.
But how about Mr.. Corners charges
about Tammany and its performances?
lie may be sorry that he spoke. He
may see, in cooler moments, the indis-
erection, as politician. he committed.
But-he did speak. lie declared to a
knowledge of certain very damaging
transactions, and expressed a determi-
nation to tell the whole story If pressed.
Should he be permitted to remain silent
because he was not pressed at Albany?
Is not tile public entitled to the in
formation he possesses about a matter so
vital to the public's welfare? Surely,
yes.
Mr.. Corners charges were not at all
startling. The public has often been told,
and has long believed, that Tammany's
methods, both as respects offices and
contracts, are dishonest and outrageous.
Nominees for judgeships have been as
heavily assessed" for campaign ex-
penses as other nominees looking TO the
organization for election. And as to
contracts, millionaires from that source
have been made in no time. Tammany
Hall, indeed, has been a sort of auction
house. with things knocked down to the
highest bidder
Everything bearing authoritatively now
on this matter is pertinent and i'm
portant. Reform is the cry in New York
Look" say the democrats, lat the cor
ruption in the republican party. Strike
bills introduced in the legislature. Meas
ures passed or killed as Doodle funds die
tated. The trail of graft over all. A
demanding carried on for years. Let
the voters bestir themselves and clean
out the premises
Certainly. But new tenants must be
put in. Would it be wise to look for
tlOSe tenants III 1dHliHdHy han W Quiz
a Tammanyized state democracy be an
improvement on the present order of
republican things? Is the wigwam fit
sheltering place for men honestly seek
ing a real Improvement of public affairs?
When Mr.. Corners goes-as go he must
and Mr.. Murphy. through some lieutenant.
takes control. will the democracy be put
in the position of guaranteeing perfect
work if called TO power? Where are the
Saratoga reformers of yesteryear?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-25
No Secret Divorce.
rom the New York World

From the New York World.
Among the evils attendant upon the ex-
listing conditions in regard TO secret di-
vorce proceedings. Justice Amend OF the
supreme court points out the possible
peril to a correspondent named in malice
or by mistake. 4 pe~son may be kept
easily ignorant of the fact of being named
i'm such case. Then in years long after.
WREN the possibility of exoneration may
have passed, revelation brought on ny
the efforts Of some constituencies Paul
Pry may make wreck OF a career. Justice
Amend has no doubt that the contingency
ltf the unknowing correspondent has
arisen many times through neglect, reck
lessness or collusion of principals. The
point is by itself an answer almost suf-
ficient to any argument of justification
which can be presented for divorce Sc
crecy.