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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01
Death of Postmaster Brantly of
Spring Hope.

Spring Hope, n. c., Aug. 27.-Mr.
Mack Brantly, the postmaster here,
died Thursday, aged eighty years. He
had been in feeble health for some
time and his death was not unex-
pected. He had been confined to his
bed for two or three weeks. The
funeral took place yesterday.
Mr.. Brantly was an old-line Re-
publican and had been postmaster al
Spring Hope for a number of years
There wasn't a stronger or more
staunch member of his party in the
county, and in the years gone by he
has been a leader. He was respect
ed by men of all parties. He was a
native of Nash County, and for years
and years was one of the most prom.
inent surveyors of the county He
was too old to be in the war, but was
a member Of the home guards. He
was a member of the Primitive Bap.
tist Church, and always a prominent
leader at the various meetings of the
organization. He was of the old
school type of gentleman, gentle in
nature and accommodating even te
fault.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01
Surry County Farmer Gored by In
furiated Bull.

Elkin, n. c., Aug. 27.-Mr. J. s.
Harris, farmer living in the coun-
try two miles from here, was bad
ly hurt yesterday morning by being
gored by jersey bull belonging to
Captain Roth. Mr.. Harris was haul
ing wood in a pasture where the ami
NAL was grazing and had lain down
on the grass by the woodpile to rest
when the animal made a dash at him
and before he could make any de-
fense it had him at its mercy. A
cash about eight inches long was
torn through the flesh on the inner
part of the thigh and had it not been
for the timely assistance OF a man
who happened to be near and sue
ceeded in driving the infuriated ami
NAL away, Harris would undoubtedly
have been killed. 1t took nine
stitches of the surgeons needle to
close up the wounds.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

Newton. n. c.. Aug. 2s.-To-day
ID. J. Carpenter. former owner OF
the Newton Hosiery Mills and a d.
rector OF the North Carolina Rail-
road. placed himself In custody upon
finding that a warrant had been is
sued for his arrest, charging him
with completely In the burning OF q
warehouse at the mill On the night
OF October 1, 1903.
Some weeks ago John RAIDER made
an alleged confession, stating that
Carpenter hired him TO set the build
ing on fire.
The warrant was issued at the d.
rection of the State Insurance De-
partment. The defendant gave bond
in the sum Of $1,000. and the hear
ing is set for September 18th. The
affair Is and has been the talk OF the
town.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01
Robeson's First Bale of Cotton.

MaxtoR, Aug. 29.-Col. E. F. Nc
Rae, who is a candidate for the State
Senate from this district, brought in
the first bale of new cotton Saturday
and cold it On the street for 16 q C.
per pound. This bale, of course,
was ready for the market yesterday
afternoon, but the distance to town
was too great to haul, being about
twelve miles, and this makes the
sale of it one day later than it
should be. The cotton was planted
on Good Friday. on All Fools Day.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

Names Strong Ticket and Goes Into
the Fight I'm Excellent shape
Democratic Rows Further Coupli.
cate Their Troubles.
Especial to The Caucasian J

Especial to The Caucasian.)
Ellington. Aug. &c, 1s10.-The
Republican County Convention re-
assembled here to-day for the pur-
pose OF naming candidates for coun-
ty Offices and the Legislature.
In the absence of Chairman Kivett,
the convention was called 10 order by
the Secretary. and Mr. Zack Taylor,
of Dunn was elected as chairman.
Committees for the purpose of or
ganiZation were appointed and while
the platform committee was prepar-
ing its report. Mr.. Lester F. Butler.
chairman OF the Wake County Re-
publican Executive Committee, was
called upon for a speech. Mr.. Butler
spoke for half an hour, dwelling on
the issues before the people and
graphically showed how the Repub-
lican party had proven itself TO be
the friend of all classes, farmer, la
boring man and business man.
The platform, which was a ring
ing Republican one, was adopted.
The following were named for of
fee by the convention:
/ For House of Representatives
Geo. d. Spence; Clerk of the Court
/ n. T. Patterson; Register of Deeds
Willie Wilson; Sheriff, Everett card
ner; Treasurer, r. NJ. Coats; Coro-
ner, DR.. G. r. Young; Surveyor, Prof
n. E. Cox; County Commissioners
/ d. II. Senter, B. F. Dupree, B. F
Mcleod, F. NJ. P. Mcleod, and NJ. L.
| Jones.
| + Mr.. A. F. Surles, of Dunn, was
elected chairman of the county execu.
T tive committee and Walter P. Byrd
of Ellington, was named as Harnett's
choice for the Senatorial nominee in
the Fifteenth District.
Mr.. D. H. Senter, who was named
for chairman of the County Commits
sioners, made speech that was en-,
Enthusiastically received, in which ht
served notice on the Democrats that
he was in the fight to win.
The Republicans of Harnett Coun
ty are in fighting trim and the Demo
Gratis realize that there is trouble
ahead of them. The congressional
fight has made conditions far worse
for them and the Republicans fee
hopeful at the outlook.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01
Boy FPnd In Starved Condition.

New Bern, n. c.. Aug. IA
small colored boy was found yester-
day morning IN the voodshed of a
citizen who lives on Pollock Street I'm
perfectly nude and almost starved
condition. The boy was unable TO
give much account OF himself and
his family. but managed to tell that
his name was Jim Bryant and that
his mother was dead. had been burn
ed TO death In house In Jenkins Al
ley and that he was taken from the
burning dwelling in an unconscious
condition One OF his hands vas
burned on. this giving ssme color to
his story The county officials were
notified and the unfortunate boy was
wrapped in tow sack, put in a cart
and sent to the County Home, where
he Is being cared for.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01
CLOSE TO THE 100, 900, 900 MARK
Population of United States as Esti-
mated by Census Director.

Enthusiastic persons who have
been claiming that the completion
of the present census will show that
the United States has population
of 100000 will be disappointed
when the returns are all in, accord
Durand.
Not coutning the Philippines, if
the census shows a population the
United States proper of 91,00O,0OO,
Census Bureau officials will be sur
prised.
''This is only a rough guess" said
Director Durant yesterday, "but
believe the returns will show there
is a population of 90,O00,O00 in the
country, not counting the Philip
pines. 1t may run up to 91,000,000,
but doubt it. Of course, if the pop
ulation of the Philippines be includ-
ed, the figures will be close to the
100, 100000 mark.
ST expect the tabulation to be com.
pleted by November 18th, and imme-
diately afterward we will be able to
announce the population of the coun-
try.
"The net gains from immigration
during the last ten years has not
been so large as would be supposed
For example, immigration from
1901 to 1907 into the United States
was only 6,219,O00, in round num-
bers. Of this number, 1,927,O00 re
turned to the countries from which
they came, leaving a total increase
in population from immigration dur
ing those years of only 4,292,000
So it will be seen that about 81 pei
cent of all immigrants in those year!
did not permanently add anything tt
to the total population.
'The figures for the three years
from 1907 to 1910, show that g.,
$4,000 immigrants came into the
United States, and 790,S75 of then
returned. A larger proportionats
increase in total population from i'm
migration occurred in the last three
years than in the previous sever
! years.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01
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oxptes ar NJ as4Tea.
Tie convsatsoa Alss aaspseA ras-
oiaslons Ana plzssorua- esscses tAs
executive eoFamatta~nzea :oT sAe das-
rlct. ard wens on record zs sasossnx
the essAhltaAasas % = nnr@htaean p4-
per - tbs district 10 esposse sAs
cause % the rArfF-
EverY county Ia tie district go
represented With The e1c~asaon -
HArnst;. whleA had no repsesSHsa.
ton.
\ temporary organization vAs et-
fccted BY the elsSttoa ot c ID, Tsy-
lor. Of Southport. - chairman A.
ter the gathering had been eAIies 10
order by L. s White. Of niAden. ssx-
rstary Of the executive committee.
Col. /. II. Slocumh. of Cumberland.
who ran against Congressman God
win two years aso. wAs made per-
mansut chairman. ard II 8. white
secretary.
Later on IN the meeting. Trivia u
Tucker. Of whiteviIle. was elected
chairman OF the executive commit
+ tee and will act as the campaign man
ager Of the nominee.
1 Mr.. MeareE was nominated By =
II. Freeman. Of New Hanover. and
the same was seconded By Bruna-
wick. Robeson. and Columbus. after
which his nomination vas made
unanimous. there being no ther can
didate In the field for the honor.
In his speech Of acceptance Mr..
Meares said that he proposed TO can
vass every nook and corner of the
district and tell the people that II all
Of them would vote their true convie-
tions they would be found with the
Republicans Ia November.
He said that he had no fear OF the
result IL the citizens OF the district
had the manhood and courage to vote
their convictions. All the speakers
referred in vote-winning arguments
10 the Democratic muddle In this dis,
trict
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01
JOHNSTON COUNTY HOMICIDE.
Okra Coats Shot and Killed by RAM
som Bridgers-Released on Bail by
Judge Allen.

Judge Allen.
Saturday afternoon, just across the
Johnston County line, Ransom Bridg-
ers shot and fatally wounded Okra
Coats, death resulting that night.
Bridgers went to Smithfield and sur
rendered.
1t seems that there has been bad
feeling between the two men for
some time. Saturday afternoon
Coats met Bridgers and told him he
was going to whip him. Bridgers
thought he was carrying a shotgun,
attempted to avoid a fight and ran
some distance. After running a
short distance he turned and fired
the load entering Goats breast, from
which death resulted that night.
Bridgers went to Smithfield, sur
rendered to the officers and was
placed in jail.
Rridgers was released under a 81 ),
800 bond in a. habeas corpus before
Judge Allen Tuesday at .Goldsboro.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01
Struck his Aged Father.

Wilson, n. c., Aug. 26.-Last eve
ming, near Saratoga, Albert Gallo
way struck his father. James Gallo
way, over the head with barbecue
stick. This morning at sunrise the
father applied to a justice of the
peace in Saratoga for warrant Just
as the paper had been issued the old
gentleman fell. and up to 6 o'clock
this afternoon he had not regained
consciousness. In default Of a five
hundred dollar bond, the young man
was placed In the Wilson Jail
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

Americus, Ga. Aug. 26.-The
greatest corn producing contest ever
attempted in south Georgia will soon
be witnessed in Americas, in Sumter
between thirty progressive farmers.
Prizes aggregating $500 are offered
for the best yield Of corn per acre
and some of the fields here are really
magnificent and promise yields OF
90 to l20 bushels per acre, 1t Is now
now estimated The contest finally
ends September 5th, and soon there
after the corn viii be measured and
prizes awarded.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

According to the Richmond Times
Dispatch, an Omaha man has invent
ed an apparatus which, attached to
the Jaw OF his gum-chewing wife,
runs sewing machine. Now, If the
thing can only be attached to the
Jaws of certain North Carolina Dem
ocrats. the power problem down here
is solved.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

Aaa"-Dr. II. Q. Alexander. - aexk-
lsneurg County.
s:7o--"F2rminx Possibilities He
EaIting From DraInaxs" 1ohn
n Wilkinson. Of Beaufort Coanty.
s:eo-'Norey From Better Meth
ods OF Farming " A slmp-
king. Of Wake County.
An interesting program II arrAng-
ed for to-day
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01
Effort to Blow Safe in Seneca Post
Office Fails.

Greenville, s. c., Aug. 2s.-A
somewhat crude attempt was made
to burgalize the Seneca post-ofice
last night or early this morning.
When the postmaster entered his Of
flee to-day he found about Sc worth
of stamps missing and noted that a
hole had been drilled In the combi-
nation lock. In the waste basket
near the safe he found a stick OF dy-
Mantle and fuse. while on the floor
a number of tools stolen from a
nearby blacksmith shop were found.
Post-ofice Inspector Brown is inves-
tigating.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

If it is true that the Hon. William
Jennings Bryan will not be a candi-
date for the Presidency in 1912, it is
probably equally true that there will
be no more fried chicken lawn par
ties at his Nebraska home.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

Democratic harmony" in the
Sixth District consists Of two con-
ventions, a primary, an Investigating
committees, a committee to run the
thing all over again and still not a
man named.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

New York. Aug. 29.-August cot
ton sold al 20 cents \ pound in ;Ae
New York cotton market to-day on
urgent demand for speculative
shorts. who had postponed covering
until the last moment. IN the hope
that the increasing new crop move
ment IN the Southwest might break
the control OF the bull leaders. This
price. the highest reached by cotton
for any delivery since the Civil War.
and exceeding by nearly IL cents
per pound the highest figure reach
ed in the famous bull year OF 1903
1904. which until now had stood as
a standard OF comparison. was re-
garded by many as the eliminating
point OF the bull movement In prog
ress here for the last six monts, dur
ing a season which. when IL ends
next Thursday. will go down as the
most spectacular in the annals of the
cotton trade since war times.
Not great many bales-perhaps
1 5,000-actually changed hands on
the advance from 16.S2. the closing
price OF last week, to 90 cents for
August this morning. At 20 cents
an offer from W. P. Brown, one oi
the bull leaders. 10 sell 100000 bales
checked the upward movement, and
/ 1t was the general impression around
! the ring that this was level fixed in
the open market as a basis for settle.
ment OF the entire August interest
remaining.
Later, however, this view of the
4 situation vas somewhat shaken by
the fact that, after reacting from 2(
cents to 1920, under scattered sell
ing of a few hundred bales, Angus
again advanced on renewed buyinf
by shorts touching 1920 in the af
ternoon, or within 10 points Of tht
high record. At the close Angus
was quoted at 1915 bid.
In the local spot markets the price
was marked up to 1915, but tn.
Southern spot markets showed NJ
such gain, the greatest advance re
corded being 3-S cent at Savannah
showing the local character OF The
extensive advance.
Latterly, reports concerning th'
prospects have been confusing. Ow
ing to drouth in the Southwest, de
terioration has been reported in tha
section, but weather conditions owe
other parts of the cotton belt sinc'
August have been considered mucl
more favorable. The next report o
the Government on condition will b.
issued at noon next Friday and ow
ing to the conflicting nature OF re
cent private advices, opinions as I.
its showing largely vary.
/ Opinions as to whether the bull
will extend their operations into tn
new crop months are conflicting
Some think that the old crop cam
paign will be carried through Sep
tember at any rate, but as the new
crop season opens next Thursday ans
new crop cotton Is now moving rap
idly, in the Southwest, the weight o
the new maturing crop must be flg
ured on.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

When the Democratic politicians
are talking Of the Republican tariff,
they probably lose sight of a certain
Democratic tariff law which was an
act of party perfidy and dishonor."
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

A high official of the State was
charged to his face with saying that
the exposure of graft in Granville
County would mean the busting" of
the Democratic party up there. Then
let her "bust."
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

Two prisoners in Georgia jail
attempted suicide because the jailor
wouldn't tell them of the progress of
the Democratic primary last Satur-
day They exhibited a spirit worth y
of a Sixth District Democrat.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

If DR.. Sykes is to be known from
"Cherrisuck to Cherrisee" he is
making mighty poor progress. Ac-
cording to the "Roaster" he is just
being heard from in Rhamkatte.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

Wasn't it Dr. Sykes that bolted
his party in 1896 and refused to sup
port the Wake county Democratic
nominees a few years ago?
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

Mr.. Bryan's Metcalfe was defeated
in Nebraska last month and his Buff
faloe Calf will be defeated in North
Carolina in November
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

May be it was the typesetter's s
fault, but there is no doubt that Mr..
Clark was the "awfully" nominated
candidate in the Sixth District, as
we'll as the lawfully" according to
Mr.. KluttZ.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

After being accused of being an
Esau and selling your vote for a
drink of ''likker," how do you like
being called a ''lazy, idle guzzler, -
Mr.. Farmer?
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

If what the Atlanta Constitution
has been saying of Hoke Smith be
true, then Georgia is nightly in
need of help from somewhere.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

We suggest as a campaign slogan
for the Granville Democrats: "Ex-
pose graft and bust the Democratic
party"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

Since Mr.. Bryan said he would not
be candidate for President in 1912,
the News and Observer has been aw-
fully busy trying to locate the band
wagon.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

Mr. Hoke Smith turned out to be
not so much OF hoax" or a myth"
after all.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01
EDITORIAL BRIEFS

old Miss Democracy, OF North
Carolina, must be wearing a hobble
skirt.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

The News and Observer is making
mighty wry faces, but it is gobbling
down crow just as fast as it can.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

There's something wrong; we have
not had read-headed issue of "Old
Unreliable" in a long time.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

Mr.. Goodwin says he is satisfied !;
Mr. Clark, being a good church mem
Der. won't think out loud.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

From the returns, 1t looks as IL the
Smiths outnumbered the Browns In
ole Georgey."
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01

There is danger of the Democratic
party meeting its death while walk
ing in it's sleep.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-09-01
COTTON TAKES LEAP
Price of Fieecy Staple Highest
Since the Civil War, Reach.
ing Twenty Cents.


August Coxton Sold un sew York Ex-
change ~ Tsswnty Cents. B~ang the
Highest Price sInce Nar-R~gsosss
of Druuth Situation In Southwest
Largely Responsihle-Sext Gov
ernmenf Report to lie Issued on
Friday Awaited With Interest
Most Spectacular Dull Dealing
Ever known on Exchange.
The Detroit times., 1910-04-16
THE LITTLE SCHOOL.

well remember long ago
The little school that stood
just where the roadway bends around
y little patch OF wood
And | remember too, the bench
Along the inner wall
by which We used 20 stand 10 read
Leaves have their time TO fall
There oft I've stood with open book
And half-abated breath.
To gallop with the Light Brigade
Into the Jaws Of death
or surging on DER hin and dale
With pendulum like sway
| took the road with sheridan
Full twenty miles away
Fen now through all this lapse OF time
/ still remember we'll
The sound OF Freedoms dying shrek
AS KosciusCo fell"
And pause again 10 wipe away
The sympathetic tears
For the soldier OF the legion
That lay dying in Algiers
still can see just as Of old.
The sights OF Watkins Glen
Tho thirty years OF wandering life
Have passed and gone since then
All. can IL he so long ago?
How swift the years have sped
The Detroit times., 1910-04-16
NO OCCUPATIONS

II was a chilly morning. B-rr-r.'
Mrs Jones-that's mother-smother-
ed the alarm clock in the blankets
and got up-at once Father snored
on.
Mother was terribly tired but she
didn't have time TO think OF that She
went 10 the kitchen fumbled for a
match and lit the kitchen fire, which
she mad laid the night before.
Then she returned upstairs 10 dress.
She nudged father Jim, it's time 10
get up. "Uh-huh," he grunted. That
was just the first call for breakfast.
She put some coal on the kitchen
fire. and soon the ham she had sliced
the night before was frying IN the
pan, with eggs she had brought in
from the store
Then she spread the cloth and laid
the plates.
Again she climbed upstairs Jim.
Breakfasts ready It's o'clock. and
you'll he late TO work" Then she put
her head in another door Ralph it's
time TO get up. Ralph, do you hear?
Ralph"
She made four breakfasts that
morning, fathers. Ralphs, the CHI.
dren's and Antoinette's.
And while the school bell was ring
ing she discovered that little Gertrude
hadn't put on the clean dress she had
laid out for her and she had TO hustle
her into II And Jack. just five. when
he was all dressed for kindergarten,
The Detroit times., 1910-04-16

went cut into the yard 10 help Dor
othy Smith. just -four. next door, make
mud pies. and ii all had TO be done
over
Antoinette called down from up
stairs, Mamma-where is my pink
bow? | can't find it
Mother hurried upstairs, breathing
hard In the climb. and went into
Antoinette's room. She opened two
drawers and Here ii is. just where
you left il"
Then she washed dishes-and dried
them. too She was going TO ask
Antoinette To dry them, but she
remembered that Antoinette was the
only one in the family who had talent,
aud ought 10 study her music lesson.
After making the beds she had 10
sweep and tidy the front room. for
Antolnette's beau was coming that
night, and Ralphs clothes had to be
sent TO the cleaner.
There was a knock at the door IL
was the census man Jas. Jones.
carpenter" he took down: Ralph
Jones, clerk; Mrs Mary Jones, no
occupation
This little story will come true
million or more times during the TAX
ing OF the census. for IL Is stipulated
in the census form that any woman
who does not work for wages outside
II her own home must be put down as
having no occupation