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New-York tribune., 1912-11-17
Fastest pcrceptible Motion

DROBABLG the fastest motion that man
can perceive with his eyes is that of the
shadow Of the moon across the earth in 4
solar eclipse. This rate is practically that
Of the moon in its orbit, which is about two
thousand miles an hour This is, roughly
half mile a second. Now, if a person
were 10 be stationed on a mountain whence
ne could see for some miles, ne could actually
watch the approach of the shadow and keep
M, eye on its edge. OF course the shade
would cover the whole landscape for any
one person.
From the testimony OF many men who
have witnessed the phenomenon in such cir
cumstanccs it is a terrible and awe inspiring
spectacle. Thus Forbes, OF Turin, Il con
fcss it was the most terrifying sight | ever
saw. As always happens in the case Of sud
den. silent, unexpected movements, the
spectator cOnfounds real and relative mo-
ton. felt almost giddy for q moment, as
though the massive building under me bowed
on the side Of the coming eclipse" Another
witness, described by Langley, "Thc bright
cloud | saw distinctly put out like a candle.
The rapidity of the shadow, and the intcn-
sity, produced a feeling that something
material was sweeping over the earth at
a speed perfectly frightful. involuntarily
listened for the rushing noise OF a mighty
wind
There are, Of course, many vclocitieS
greater than this that occur on the earth,
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25
THE DANGEROUS HOUSE-FLY.

The hot season of the year is now
with US, and with it the common
house-fiy. AS the hot weather ad-
vances this common pest will con-
tinue to increase rapidly unless &C
tive measures are taken to prevent it.
Flies lay their eggs chiefly in stable
manure, and if this is left without
screens or other covers to keep the
flies away, great numbers will be
Matched in and around every stable.
Local boards of health should make
rules and regulations governing this
common pest. Flies frequent filthy
places, such as manure piles, garbage
cans, cess-pools and privy vaults, and
they thye come into the house, bring
ing filthy germs, causing such dis
eases as typhoid fever, cholera in
fantum, summer complaint, and 9TH
er intestinal diseases. All refuse,
such as manure, garbage, decaying
vegetables and fruits, should be well
covered or screened so that flies can
not gain access to it.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25

A special from Charlotte to Tues
days Raleigh Times says:
A small insect has made its ap-
pearance in the cotton fields of Neck
lenburg County, and is devastating
whole fields in a considerable section,
according to reports which continue
to be brought into the city. The pest
is causing considerable anxiety to
the farmers, who fear that the crop
already damaged and backward on
account of the excessive rains and
lateness of the planting season, will
be very short.
specimens of the pest, which is a
tiny yellow grasshopper in appear
ance, have been sent to the state en-.
tomologist by the farm demonstra.
ton agent for Mecklenburg County
These grasshoppers attack the
squares which would later develop
into cotton bolls, and sap the life
from the stalks.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25
President May Send Message Advo-
eating Repeal of Reciprocity Bill.

Washington, July 23.-Some of
President Taft's callers believe. he
will send a message to Congress re-
garding the repeal of the reciprocity
act and~he may outline his position
in his speech Of acceptance when the
Chicago conventions committee mott
fies him August 1. Senate leaders
say the President has not had any
direct communication with the
finance committee on the subject nor
sent any communication saying he
favored the repeal of the act. Mr.
Taft will not withdraw his own sup
port of Canadian reciprocity, it is un-
derstod, but will take the position
that the United States should not
continue an offer that Canada refuses
to accept.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25
College President For Roosevelt.

Oyster Bay, L. l., July 19-Fresh
from yesterdays meeting Of the Con-
necticut State Progressive party COM
mittee, of which he has just become
a member, President F. S. Luther, of
Trinity College, Hartford, came to
Sycamore Hill today to consult with
Colonel Roosevelt on the situation in
his State. Herbert Knox Smith, who
recently resigned as commissioner of
corporations in order to take an act
i've part in the Connecticut campaign,
is expected tomorrow. He has also
been added to the state committee.
The Progressives in Connecticut
have not yet determined just what
course will be followed in naming
their electors. The question is held
over for settlement at a mass conven-
ton scheduled for July 80.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25
TWO TRAGEDIES AT CHADBoURS.
Mrs. Mack Cause Murdered BY Her
Jealous Husband-Two Boys Ar
rested on n Murder Charge.

Chadbourn, y. C.. July 22.-Tvo
tragedies occurred within the Chad
bourn vicinity during the past TWEEN
ty-four hours, the first being the
murder Of Mrs. Mack Cause. living
about five miles from Chadbourn- She
was shot and instantly killed by her
husband. Jealousy Is said TO be the
cause. Both parties are white and
about sixty-fve years OF age.
The second occurred within the
city limits Of Chadbourn this after
noon about o'clock Two boys, one
white and one colored. aged six and
seven years respectively, while out
hunting with rifles, shot and killed
an aged colored man named Shipp-
man. Shippman was a visitor at the
home OF another negro where the
tragedy occurred. The negro whom
Shippman was visiting claims the
boys were shooting at his house
when he arose and went to the door
to demonstrate with them.
The next shot that was fred took
effect in the neck of Shippman, who
had at that time arisen and was
standing in the doorway. He died al
most instantly. The boys tale OF the
affair differs, however. from that told
by the negro. They claim that they
were shooting at pine tree and that
the killing was accidental. Both boys
were taken in custody by the town
authorities awaiting the arrival of
the coroner
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25
Mitchell Takes An Appeal.

John Mitchell, Vice-President of
the American Federation of Labor,
sentenced to nine months imprison-
ment for contempt of court, growing
out of the Bucks Stove and Range
Company case in the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia, has taken
an appeal A $4,000 bond was fur
nished In the same came Gompers
and Morrison were recently sentenced
--Gompers to one year and Morrison
to six months.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25
Texas For Roosevelt.

Houston, Texas, July 19-Col. Ce-
Gil A. Lyon, here today, said:
IF there is TO be a third party or
gained in Texas, the men who
placed themselves beyond the pale OF
the Republican organization will have
to form it. The supporters of Presi-
dent Taft are the men | refer to.
am at the head of the Republican or
ganization in Texas, and l intend TO
stay there. Col. Roosevelt is the Re
publican nominee for President, and
our Texas electors are already named
and instructed for him"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25
EXCITING TINE WITH MAD DOG
Mrs. Frank Bowers Holds Mad Dog
and Cuts Off His Head, Though
She Had Been Bitten on Both of
Her Hands.

! and Cuts Off His Head, Though
She Had Been Bitten on Both OF
| Her Hands.
Mrs Frank Bowers and little son
of Elkin, are in Raleigh to take the
Pasteur treatment for a mad dog
bite.
A special to Tuesdays News and
Observer from Elkins tells of Mrs.
Bowers experience with the mad
dog:
Mrs. Frank Bowers and little six
year-old son were bitten by mad dog
Saturday at their home a few miles
east of Elkin. Mrs. Bowers was at
the house and heard one of her chill
dren, who was at a spring several
hundred feet from the house, scream.
She ran to find the cause and found
the dog attacking the boy.
LAS several smaller children were
there Mrs. Bowers caught the dog by
the neck. Although bitten on both
hands, she held him and called for
help. AS no one answered her call,
she sent the boy who had been bit
ten to the house for a large knife.
When he got back she was almost
exhausted, but managed to cut the
dogs head almost off.
The head was sent to Raleigh for
examination. Mrs. Bowers and child
left this afternoon to take the Pas
teud treatment"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25

The State Firemens' Association
held their 25th annual convention in
Fayetteville this week. Mr.. J. D.
McNeill was reelected president OF
the Association.
Several soft drink dealers were ar
rested there Tuesday and placed un-
der heavy bonds, and hundreds OF
barrels of beer was conf1scated, leav-
ing the firemen high and dry. The
beer was on hand to dispense to
those attending the gala week exer-
eises.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25
VIII Not Pay For Agricultural Lee
lures

The news comes from Washington
that the Federal government will nc
longer pay the expenses OF officers
and employees OF the Department OF
Agriculture TO deliver agricultural
lectures 10 assembled farmers. sum
ner schools or boys camps. as has
been the custom. This action fol-
lows the recent decision OF the
Comptroller Tracewell.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25

II am leaving the Congress of the
United States now after twenty-five
years service in it, and in all that
time do not think / have known five
men in Congress who could be
bought" said Senator Joe" Bailey,
of Texas. Like to have the Senator
mention just four.-New York Even
ing Telegram.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25
REEF TRUST WILL DISSOLVE.
Has So Notified Department of Jus.
tice at Washington.

The Beef Trust has notified the
Department of Justice at Washing
ton it will voluntarily dissolve and
that the dissolution will be absolute.
The Trust forwarded a copy of their
plan of dissolution to Washington
and 1t is understood that the Depart
ment of Justice will accept the plan
of dissolution and will drop further
prosecution against the Trust.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25
Why Simmons Took the Back Track

Why Simmons Took the Back Track.
Statesville Landmark
Aggrieved because the Senate had
turned down his friend Lorimer, SEN
ator Bailey took it out in denouncing
President Taft. THE unseating of
Lorimer," says the Durham Herald,
shows that public opinion can some
times reach as high body as that of
the United States Senate" And it
might be added that the expression of
public opinion was most effective in
the defeat of every Senator-siven-
teen in all-who voted for Lorimer
the first time and who has since come
up for reelection. That expression
Of public sentiment doubtless had
most to do with the final disposition
Of the Lorimer case.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25
Judge Hanford Resigns and Saves In
vestigation.

United States District Judge Cor
nelius II. Hanford whose conduct on
the bench has been under investiga-
ton the past month by a Congress
sional committee, on Tuesday tele-
graphed his resignation TO President
Taft. Hanford gives Ill health as his
reason for the resignation.
The impeachment proceedings will
now be dropped.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25
Swallowed His Collection.
(From Lippincott's Magazine. }

AS the Sunday-school teacher en-
tered her classroom she saw leaving
in great haste little girl and her
still smaller brother.
why. Mary, you aren't going
away?" she exclaimed in surprise.
'Pleathe, NTH Anne, we've got to
co." was the distressed reply, John
nv hath thwallowed hith collection 81
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25
New York Appraiser Of Customs He
signs to Join Roosevelt

Washington. ID. c. July -3.-Fran-
els ". Bird. Appraiser OF Customs q;
New York. resigned today. In his
letter 10 Secretary AacNsagh, Mr.
Bird says he quits his ONCE 10 toin
Colonel Rooseyelt's new party.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25

Mr.. Thomas Ponton, one of the
Oldest, if not the oldest man in the
State, died at his home in Weldon
last Sunday at the age of 112.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25
Why Simmons Couldn't Help Lorimel
Again.
Clinton News-Dispatch. ]

Clinton NeWS-U1Spatch.I
If Mr.. Lorimer will take into con-
sideration the fact that this is the
year in which Mr.. Simmons stands for
reelection, and the further fact that
Governor Kitchin is bearing down 80
hard upon him, he will perhaps I'M
derstand why the Senator could not
help him this time.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25
General News.

William J. Winkleman. a man aged
forty-fiye. in Pittsburg, Pa. set Are
TO his home a few days ago and
hanged himself 10 q tree.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25

The remain of Clarence ". Rich
eson, who was electrocuted in Bos-
ton lyast May for the murder of Miss
Avis Linnell, have at last been placed
in the cemetery at Lynchburg, Va.
where his mother is buried. The
father had his remains placed beside
those OF his grandparents, but Miss
Russell Richeson, sister of young
Richeson, living in Philadelphia, fin
ally persuaded her father to consent
to the removal.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25

Little Walton Bagley, the six-year-
old son of Mr.. s. II. Bagley. OF near
Clayton, while walking In his sleep a
few nights ago, fell from a dindow
upstairs and was severely injured.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25

William Pruet, a well known con-
tractor of Charlotte, came In contact
with a live wire last Monday and was
eIectrocuted. He was thirty-eight
years Of age, and leaves a family.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25

A dispatch from Mexico City say
more than sixty persons were kille'
in an attack on passenger train b.
rebels in Mexico last week. The train
was wrecked and the passenger
slaughtered.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25

Chas. F. HilIes. chairman OF the
Republican Committee. formally
opened headquarters in the Times
Building, in New York City, las,
Tuesday.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25

Seven girls were killed and many
others injured in London July % in
the burning OF Christmas card fac.
tory. They were unable to reach fire
escapes.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25

At the Catawba Kennels, near the
town of Newton, John Ramseur was
shot and killed by Robert Hide
brand. Both are negroes. 1t was
supposed to have been accidental,
but the slayer fed.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25

A movement is on foot at Ashe-
vile to organize a cavalry company
to be known as the Governors Horse
Guards. The only cavalry company
in the State so far, is one recently or
ganiZed in Lincolnton.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25

Mrs. Jane Kelly, seventy-eight
years of age, of Wilmington, fell
from the window of her room one
day last week and received injuries
from which she died later. She was
mentally unbalanced.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25

Forsyth County Democrats have
nominated ex-Judge E. B. Jones fol
the Senate, and William Porter and
s. ]. Bennett for the House
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25

Hundreds Of people are miEsinl
and are thought TO be drowned in tn
lods prevailing in the northern coas
OF Japan Much damage is also don.
to crops.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25

The Cape Fear Club Of Whining
ton is soon TO erect a home at the
corner of Front and Chestnut
streets. said building TO cost about
$4,000.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-07-25

Ti-I1oasvSe...: =
-I bought a pair Of Aens 'E - - lses
one Of my hands on the farm iEr-.s<. -
as a plow shoe in the 81 a.. -. csssscs-I
worst season on shoes. and - =, ..s 81 =
nanufscturers claim for then y.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1912-09-06
PLURALITY OF
MUSSELMAN 1900
STATE RETURNS SHOW GRAND
RAPIDS CANDIDATE NOMINATE
Ed FOR GOVERNOR.
LATEST FIGURES INCREASE his
LEAD OVER MARTINDALE.
Lucklns, for Senator, and Hill, for
conaressman-atLarse, Winners
--Dodds peeisiveIy Defeated.
LATEST FIGURES INCREASE his
LEAD OVER MARTINDALE.


With complete or partial returns
from seventy-three counties in
Michigan the plurality of Amos s.
Musselman over f. c. Martindale for
the republican nomination for govern
or 10 1000. OF the ten missing coun-
ties. four are in the upper peninsula
Alger, Iron, Ontonagon and Luce-in
all OF which Martindale is likely to
run ahead of his Grand Rapids CD
ponent, and six are In the lower PENN
suia. The latter are Allegan and st.
Joseph. both populous counties which
may be counted on to go for Mussel-
man, and Montmorency, Otsego, Os-
coda and Roscommon, all small coun-
ties where Martindale's chances may
reasonably be considered the best.
The returns from many OF the
counties which have been heard from
are incomplete, and It will in all like
hood take full returns from these to
show who Is the winner. AS Il stands
now, Musselman, being In the lead,
has apparently the best of It, but so
small is his margin that a few
changes in these incomplete counties
may turn the tide.
The largest two counties in the state
Wayne, which is Martindale's home,
and Kent which is Musselman's
own bailiwick-are all In, so that no
radical changes may be looked for,
but a number of small ones may re-
verse the present situation.
For the Progressive nomination for
congressman-at-large w. II. Hill, of
Detroit, seems to have won over julius
B. Kirby. of Saginaw, though the fig-
ures 80 far reported are scattering.
Alfred Lucking led George p. Hum
mer practically everywhere for the
democratic endorsement for United
States senator, though Hummer car
ried few counties in the western
portion of the state.
OF the contests for congressional
nominations. practically the only one
still In doubt 10 the Tenth district,
where Geo. A. Loud contested for a
denomination with his ancient enemy,
Frank Buell.. The Tenth is the largest
district in the state and contains more
"backwoods" counties than any other,
and the returns are slow coming in.
OF those counties 80 far heard from
the figures are too close to say who
has won, and II will take the full fig
ures for the district to decide.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1912-09-06
THIRTEEN YEARS
Unlueky Number for Dakota Woman.

The question whether the number
"13" Is really more unlucky than any
other number has never been entirely
settled.
A So. Oak. woman, after thirteen
years of misery from drinking coffee,
found way to break the "unlucky
SPELL" Tea Is just as injurious as cof
fee because 1t contains caffeine, the
drug in coffee. She writes:
For thirteen years have been a.
nervous wreck from drinking coffee
My liver. stomach, heart--in fact, my
whole system being actually poisoned
by 1t.
Last year was confined to my bed
for six months. Finally 1t dawned on.
me that coffee caused the trouble.
Then began using Postum instead Of
coffee, but with little faith, as my
mind was in such condition, that L
hardly knew what to do next.
Extreme nervousness and failing
eyesight caused me to lose all courage.
In about two weeks after quit coffee
and began to use Postum / was able
to read and my head felt clear. I am.
improving all the time and will be o.
strong, well woman yet.
IL have fooled more than one person,
with delicious cup OF Postum. Mrs.
s. wanted to know where bought my
fine coffee. l told her my grocer had
It and when she found out II was Pos.
tum she has used 1t ever since, and,
her nerves are building up fine.
my brain is strong, my nerves
steady. my appetite-good. and best OF
all. l enjoy such sound, pleasant Sleep"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich. Get the little book in
pkgs., "The Road to wellville."'
There's a reason"
Ever read the above Ietters A new
one appears from time 90 time. Tier.
are genuine, trues snd full Of human
interest.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1912-09-06
GENERAL MARKETS.

Peaches were scarce Demand was
active. Apples in good supply. but there
was scarcity and firmness In all other
lines of fruit. Hens strong and higher
and the supply was light In all lines
OF poultry. Butter and eggs firm.
mand. There was little change in the
produce market and trading was ac-
tive.
Butter--Extra creamery, csc; frstA
Csc; dairy 21c; packing, 1sc per ID.
Eggs-Current receipts, candled.
Appies-New. fancy. ,2.25@s per Dbl:
Dbl; good apples by the bushei 500
Peaches-Elberta. fancy. SAYS; IA
g; a; H;7S; b '1.2S per bu; Is ou.
Pears-Bartlett, SIS. @5.bo, per bu
per 1-5 bu. basket
Centaloupes-Rocky Fords, $500
3.76 per crate: Jumbos. 50 per crate;
Watermelons-2s@4oc each: -,
New cabbage-s161.2 per bbI.
Dressed calves--Ordinary. 9@1oc:
fancy. 10 1-2@l4c per Id.
New potatoes.-,sonthern. $3.50 per
Tomatoes-$1.25 per blu.
Honey--Choice fancy comb 1561so
per lb; amber. 12@ lac;
10 hens. ilh @i5c: No. . hens, so
1Oc; old ROSTERS, 9@1oc; ducks. lac:
young ducks. 15@16c; geese, 10@11c;
turkeys 16@1Sc.
Vegetables-Cucumb 1O@12c per
doz: green onions, 10c doz: watercress,
25@35c per doz; green beans. 81 per
blu; wax beans. 81 per blu; green peas,
81 per blu; home grown celery. 260 3Oc
per doz green peppers, QS0c per Blu.
Provisions-family pork, $22m23;
mess pork $3.50; clear backs. S21@22:
smoked hams. is 1-2@l6 1-2c; picnic
hams 12612 Lee shoulder, 13c; bacon.
1-2@13c: lard in tierces IL 1-4c,
kettle rendered lard. 13c per ID:
Hay--Carlot prices, track; DETROIT:
No, I timothy. $17els; No 2 timothy.
straw, 5000 wheat and oat straw,
sS.50QS per ton.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1912-09-06

Work has been started on the new
$4,000 city hall to be built in Beld-
ing.
Three thousand Saginaw and Bay
City Elks held their annual joint pic
mic at Wenonah Beach Thursday.
The former lodge won the annual
ball game, IL to 6.
Because Battle Greek does not al
low its fire apparatus 10 go into sub
urban districts across the border,
Howard Province, employed as room
clerk at the Battle Creek sanitarium,
is minus his new $4,000 home. When
the house caught fire Mrs. Province
sent an alarm, but the fire depart
ment instructed her to get permits
sion from Mayor Zelinsky. The lat
ter was out OF the city and the house
burned down.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1912-09-06
Not Necessary to Leave Home.

Not Necessary to Leave Home.
In an effort to stop the migration Of
dying consumptives to the Southwest,
the National Association for the Study
and Prevention OF tuberculosis will
ask physicians to be more careful In
ordering patients to go away, and will
also ask railroads to discontinue their
practice Of selling charity" tickets
to those who cannot afford to pay full
fare. mo consumptive should go to-
Colorado, California, or the West for
his health" says the association, "un-
less he has a good chance for recov-
cry from his disease, and unless espe-
cially he has at least $1,000 to spend
for this purpose, over and above what
his family may need.
Tuberculosis can be cured in any
part Of the United States. and 1t ie
not necessary for tuberculosis pa
tient to go West. Whenever possible,
the National Association urges tuber-
culosis patients who have not ample.
funds to go to a sanatorium near
home. and II they cannot do this. to-
take the cure in their homes. un-
der the direction of a physician"