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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-09
SEEMING OPPORTUNITY.

Il am absolutely cut off from any
opportunity to do good or to gain
good, shut up as | am in this primi-
tive valley for my vacation for lack
or the necessary funds to get away -
wrote one friend to another. Here
L am, condemned to see only an old
farmer, his wife, and their almost
Idiot child. who can scarcely talk. Tt
makes me wild to think of your great
city Sunday-school class and your
mission work. One has such oppor-
tunities for good in great CITY.
I'm going to save money enough to
get away somewhere-forg good"
The writer adhered to her deter
mination, and succeeded in leaving
the spot she so disliked. Curiously
enough, her place in the little coun-
try school and in her boarding house
was taken by the city friend she had
so envied
The first thing the new teacher did
in her leisure hours was to make
friends with the unfortunate child
mentioned. She played with her.
helped her in her duties, and finally
won her confidence and love, all the
time doing what she could to aid her
In her speech. Many hours which she
would otherwise have spent in con-
genial reading or study were given
over to making up, as far as possible
to the young girl-who, through the
advice of the village doctor, had been
Kept in deaf and dumb asylum for
years-what she had lost in plav.
books, conversation, and healthfuI.
spontaneous exercise. The result was
marvellous, for the child expanded
spiritually and mentally, like a
parched blossom revived by refresh
ing showers
At first the parents looked on skeu-
tically at their boarder's efforts; but
in time they were filled with wonder
and gratitude. Their daughter was
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-09

restored to them Nor vas the gaia
only to the afflicted one and her fam
ily. The self-constituted helper and
guide was blessed - yell. She had
come tothe country delicate girl. her
constitution weekend By indoor life
and sedentary habits. She departed
vigorous. robust. picture Of health
Her romps in the fragrant pine
woods with her companion bore their
fruits. Moreover. her growth spirit
ually was greater than ever before.
for she had given OF herself as never
before.
Now. IL was the same opportunity
precisely that had presented itself TO
the two young women. but only one
had seized IL. So often the blind one
cries: NO opportunity for good: no
opportunity" But the fault lies with
the person who thus bemoans. No
life Ia so barren OF outlook that there
are not countless chances for good
ness and kindliness to others. All
that Ia needed In spiritual discern
ment and the viii to do.-Young
People.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-09

Tn. orchard f. a rosy cloud.
The oak rosy mist.
And. oh. the gold Of the buttercups.
The mornings sun has kissed
There are twinkIing shadows OF the grass.
OF a myriad tiny leaves.
And a twitterinE loud from the busy crowd
That build beneath the caves.
Then sing. happy children,
The bird and bee are here.
The Aay-time Is q gay time.
The blossom time q the year.
message comes across the fields,
Borne on the balmy air.
Fer all the little seeking hands
There flowers enough and to spare.
HArk! q murmurfng in the htvei
List! q carol, clear and sweet!
white feathered threats the thrilling notes
Thousand times repeat
Then sing. happy children.
The bird and bee are here,
The May-time II o gay time.
The blossom time o. the year.
st. Nicholas
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-09
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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-09

By virtue OF an order OF the SapS-
rior Court in the special proceeding
OF j = HALEY. administrator OF Sam
uel Chavis: John W Chayis and 9th
ers. and numbered 1.77s on the dock
ct, | will offer for sale for cash. At
the courthouse door in the city OF
Raleigh, on Saturday. the 18th day
OF May, 1912, at 12 O'Clock IN. the
following tracts OF land. lying and
being I'm Houses Greek Township.
and more particularly bounded and
described as follows. to-wit:
Adjoining the lands OF Thomas p.
Warren and the heirs Of James Cooks
and commencing at q forked old-deld
pine between Turkey Greek and Syca-
more Greek. and running south forty
(40) poles just crossing Turkey Greek
to the line OF Cook; thence east thirty
six and one-third (3s 1-3) poles to
a pine. the line of T. p. Warren:
thence north ffty-three (s3) poles to
a stake; thence west forty-one and
al 1-2) poles to the begin
ming; being the land purchased by
Chavis of Weston r. Rogers
and Carolina Rogers, his wife, on
March IS, 1872, and registered in
book thirty-three (33) at page 651
and $50. in the Office of the Register
Of Deeds in and for Wake County,
and containing twelve (12) acres and
A fraction. Said sale is to be made
for the purpose of making assets to
pay the debts of said Samuel Chavis
Title is perfect
This the 18th day of April, 1912
j. G. L. HARRIS,
Commissioner
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-09
SPECIAL TRAIN VIA SOUTHERN
RAILWAY

From Raleigh, n. c., to Macon Ga.
on Account ON Confederate Veteran
Reunion.
Leave Raleigh, 1880 p. m, Monday.
May 9Th.
Round trip fare, $3.50.
Leave Durham, 2:32 D. m; Burl-
ington, 3:45 p. m; Greensboro 4:30
p. m.
This special train is being Operated
for the accommodation of veterans
and others.
Train will consist of first-cIass dav
coaches. also Pullman slepeing cars.
Make application for your reserya-
lions at once.
Tickets will be limited returning
to leave Macon, Ga, on any regular
train up to May 18th, or by deposit
ing ticsket with Special Agent at Ma
con and paying fee of fifty-cents
final limit will be extended until June
6, 1912.
Tickets for this occasion will ner-
NIT OF stop-overs at Atlanta, also 9TH
er points returning.
For further detailed informative
ask your agent, or write.
]. o. JONES.
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Raleigh, N. C.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-09

State of North Carolina,
Department of State.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-09
OF DISSOLUTION.

State of North Carolina,
Department of State.
To All to Whom These Presents May
Concentrating:
Whereas, 1t appears to my salts
faction, by duly authenticated record
of the proceedings for the voluntary
dissolution thereof by the unanimous
consent of all the stockholders, de-
posted in my Office. that the Royal
Knights of Kink Solomon Co., a cor
poration of this State. whose princi-
pal Office is situated at No.
street, in the town of Wyatt, County
of Wake, State OF North Carolina
&c. w. Mangum being the agent
therein and In charge thereof, upon
whom process may be served,) has
complied with the requirements Of
Chapter Fl. Revisal of 1905, entitled
Corporations" preliminary to the
issuing of this Certificate of Dissolu-
ton:
Now. therefore, I, J. Bryan Grimes,
Secretary of State of the State of
North Carolina, do hereby certify
that the said corporation did, on the
25th day Of November, 1911, file in
my office duly executed and attest
ed consent in writing to the dissolu-
ton of said corporation, executed by
all the stockholders thereof, which
said consent and the record of the
proceedings aforesaid are now on file
in my said Office as provided by law.
In testimony whereof, l have here
to set my hand and affixed my official
seal, at Raleigh, this 25th day of No.
vember, A. D. 1911.
J. BRYAN GRIMES.
Secretary Of State.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-09

| said SADIE Merrill when the process
sion formed again at 10 o'clock, but
I know | am. feel so cheerful be-
lieye I'll be able TO smile AT the lace
| woman tomorrow"
In fact. the temperature Of the en-
tire hall seemed TO have risen mys-
teriously. Bel was smiling as she
pumped up her pillow. and even
Agnes hummed a little tune while
she braided her long. fair hair.
Saturday night Rachel ran into
Bells room again. Its funny about
that Rosie" she began. 81 met
Blanche Just now and she was tell
Ing about down in the Office this
morning. Everybody was indigo blue,
from the Judge down. Blanche
owned up she was mad over a
calling-down she'd had, and was
Sinking on purpose when she hap
pened to look over and see Rosie
working away like a beaver, serene
as June. She watched her for a
minute, and first thing she knew she
found herself going at it for dear
life, too, as IL nothing had happen
ed; she couldn't seem to help it,
Then in comes the Judge with a
mistake he thought he'd found in
Rosie's work. He was terribly cross
and said something sharp about care
lessness. Rosie didn't answer back I,
a word. She just quietly pointed out !
ri oh Oh
smiled up at him that pretty way
she has, and said: I'm sorry it
troubled you, Judge Coleman Well
Blanche said the Judge looked as If
he'd been struck, and then he smiled !
back and begged her pardon for
speaking so-the Judge, mind you. ,
How does she do it, Bel?"
'She doesn't do it," answered Bel |
soberly; 'she is it, all the way
Mrs. Boxer was further astonish-
ed when the group gathered at her
late Sunday breakfast table. 1t was
apt to be a rather solemn occasion,
but this morning was unusual.
why, you're as smiling as a bas-
ket of chips, young ladies'" she re-
marked, putting an extra lump in
each coffee cup. HAS anything nice
There's always something NICE"
smiled Rosie. "See how the sun
shines this morning, and we've all
slept well and you have such good
rolls, Mrs. Boxer"
The landlady's worn face bright
ened perceptibly, and she secretly
resolved upon a special pudding for
Its Rosie that's happened" little
SADIE Merrill declared. She's such
bunch of sunshine, and as contagi-
BUS as-as smallpox. You can't help
catching the disease If you try
"Fact!' seconded Agnes, who was
ook1ng very pretty in neat dark
suit. Behold our good clothes. We
are going to church, Mrs. Boxer; we
nave caught it from Rosie"
20, girls" Rosie protested, laugh
ng and flushing, 81 haven't done a
hing: | can't help being happy, and
always do go to church."
Rachel Bloom patted her knee un-
Ter the corner Of the tablecloth.
That's it precisely You've lust
been yourself and that's why you're
30 catching"
Mrs. Boxer glanced with satisfac-i
ion down the length of her table. |
Well, all l say is, keep right on be-
ng contagious, Miss Rosie. I'm not
going or.put on any. quarantine. -
rhe Girls World.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-09

A man who lives right. and is
right, has more influence in his sill
ence than another has by his words
Character is like bells which ring out
sweet music. and which, when touch
ed accidentally, even, resound with
sweet music.-Phillips Brooks.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-09
A GREAT BUILDING FALLS

when its foundation is undermined,
and IL the foundation of health
good digestion-is attacked, quick
collapse follows. On the first signs
of indigestion, DR.. Kings New Life
Pills should be taken to tone the
stomach and regulate liver, kidneys
and bowels. Pleasant, easy, safe
and only 25 cents at all druggists.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-09
AGENTS WANTED.

We want agenrs to represent Tn.
Caucasian In every county where y.
are not already represented. Writ.
US for sample copies and terms u
agents. Our terms are very nbsra.
and you can make good money By Dc
voting your spare time to the worn
Address, THE CAUCASIAN.
Raleigh, N c.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-09

In the Superior Court
Before Willard Mail. Clerk
North Caroiina-wake County.
]. s. HALEY. Administrator OF sam
uel Chavis.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-09

When writing advertisers, please
mention this paper.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-05-09

John W. Chavis. and others
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-04
LICENSES GRANTED.

Among the many licenses granted
were the following: Hotel and res
taurant H. l.. Pitcher; restaurant, w
c. Ayers: billiard and pool room the
Van Ness House; pool room. IL Church
street, 3. J. Brooks; pool room, H. L.
Pitcher; Casino theater. +. L. smith;
World in Motion theater. a. ;, FORD
transfer OF Bljou theater TO Majestic
theater, f. II. Hutchinson.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-04

ton and use Of public dock The people
would not have been so complacent had
" not been for the fact that public access
to the lake by way of Maple and College
streets had been preserved practically
unimpeded. But conditions have changed.
The barge canal project to connect the
Great Lakes and the sea will not be real
lied for years to come so as to affect Bur-
lington. but the time has arrived when
we should be making due preparation to
realize the benefits which should natur-
ally accrue to us upon the completion of
the great waterway.
The city has Instituted proceedings
against the Central Vermont Railroad com
pany to establish the extension of COL
lege street to the lake. and for the con
domination OF n parcel of land abuttlng tho
south line of the street and having
frontage of 90 feet on the lake. The de-
PENDANT corporation has made Il PROPOSE
ton to submit to a decree of the court
in accordance with the city's contention,
reserving only the right to be heard on
the question of damages for the land
taken. The proposition is under consid-
Grafton and | am at present inclined to
favor its acceptance subject to some pos
sble amendment Meanwhile we should
keep n watchful eye on the whole water
front and, as has been suggested in a
communication to the press the streets In
the southern part of thu city extending
to the lake should continue To be worked
and kept open for travel with well de-
fined boundaries at their terminals and
along the approaches thereto.
II necessity should arise. any part of
the water front which has not already
been seQuestered for public use may DO
| condemned by the city for such use, upon
payment Of damages.
UNION STATION.
For many years the existing railway
station has been VIGOROUSLY insufficient
in particulars which It Ia needless here to
recite. The public endured its defects as
tho railroad corporations responsible for
1t were supposed to be impecunious. But
now II may be assumed that tho Grand
Trunk and the New York Central RaAl-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-04
BILLS PAID.

Bills ordered paid included the fol-
lowing:
Parks departrn ent--Peyroll, Janu-
ary. February and March, t21.
Police ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SPA
70; payrolls. s1,2o79S.
Street light department-IAghts
s1,17s.97.
Fire department-Chief engineers
statement. s44774; payroll. call men,
s254.2J; regulars. si,,59.60.
Public buildings epartment-Strong
Hardware company, supplies, $50;
Burlington Grocery Co. supplies,
s615; amount paid Van Cor for labor.
Memorial hall. s2750; Burlington Drut,
Co. supplies, city hall. $685. J. w.
Coffcy, stone. Station 3. So; J. L. Rer-
reron storehouse, Station ., $780, F.
II. Andrus. lights, city hall and Menu
orial hall, $S.22; Robinson Edwards
Lumber Co.. supplies, $1012; A c.
Hathorne Co. repairs. Stations and
4. S4.6o; F. NJ Walker, labor and mater
ials Station 3, $3.50; n. T. Tel. 4 Tel.
CO., telephones, 1851; street depart
ment. removing ashes. city hall and
Memorial building. s2o.3G; labor. Sta
ton s. s3.12; Burlington Light &:
Power Co. gas. city hall. So cents:
China Hall. supplies Memorial hall,
$l5.5O; street department. labor. sta
lions ana :, sst.19
Health department-J. 4. Lenry es-
tate, supplies. $l4.s1; DR.. c. +. Dalton.
salary and expenses, s165.20; c. y
Buss. supplies. S40.92; Thibault & De-
gree, Sill; T. f. Conlon. collecting
garbage, S141.66. T.. T. Ready. livery
$50.
Incidental department-I4ane Press.
printing for county clerk. 5000; L. c.
Grant. statement. $3595l; Daily News.
advertising, s4.3G: r. r. Tracy, labor.
Memorial hall. 5000 burlington Wood
company, wood. Ward 4 precinct, 81
cents: Free Press. advertising. print
ing ana supplies for clerk. treasurer
and building Inspector. $4,000; salary
building inspector $6l.6o; city clerk
postage. $1,000; Patrick Farrell, serv-
Ing notices, $500: lighting College
Street Church clock, s4.57; Edward
snyder, keeping three horses. $500;
Vermont Printing and Book Binding
company, supplies. $3.50: John Fuller
killing 10 dogs, $1,000; George a. Hall
II. j. Stanley, supplies sl443; y. c.
Florence office kept open March. s25.
Electric light department-Plant
construction, $lo2970; maintenance,
sG47.64; operating, s2,o3O.39; stock.
s7230; total. sS,7So.OS.
Pauper Observation-Disclosures ouse and
farm. s519.l4; charities, s62255; gem
eral s1S195: total. sl,323.63.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-04
BEAUSELLIER INSANE
Amateur Thespinn VIII Have Inmates
of Waterbury Asylum for Audience.

VETERINARIAN Is n losn orn ~ IN. h,irht.
e.t stars in tho eolax,. az amateur rirhtr
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nf IN. ho,mo,ioa and vb, ,ossassas soma
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Monday found yo,rr poousoll;or rot
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-04

It appears then that In the last ten
years while we have added to our grand
list s22.Sl5.7s, We have added to our tax
bill $50. o41 81, and to our bonded debt less
sinking fund. s25s,1sS.42.
From the census of 1870 to the census
of 1910, the increase Of the city's popula-
ton was 1,SH
In the fiscal year 1904 an overdraft
of $4,000 for current expenses was funded
instead OF being provided for by taxa
ton.
The past year. the departments have
kept we'll within their original appro-
priations, excepting the departments of
streets and schools. The overdraft I'm tha
street department is TO be met from the
proceeds OF the 20 per cent. tax Imposed
by statute for highway purposes and so
does not AFFECT the budget for the coming
year. For an explanation OF the Increased
expenses OF the schools you are referred
to the report OF the superintendent OF
schools,
President of board of aldermen.
Charles T. Dion
'ity cIerk.',,...... .......-....M. G. Grandy
lily treasurer ....... ...........L. c. Grant
city Attorney"..... Ezra NJ. Horton
'lty constable ........,.....N. G. Florence
city grand Juror Sherman r. Moulton
City engineer and surveyor.
II. NJ Mcintosh
street commissioner.......F. n. Frechette
Water commlssioner....,... Jules Slmays
| Cemetery commissioner .S. l.. Platka
Electric light commissioner.
| p. J. Enrlsht
Fire commissioner. ....F. f. Perkins
Library commissioner. ........ Joseph Aud
Police commissioner. ...........A. r. Childs
| Fire warden. Carl d. Stockwell
Trustee Of U. 8. deposit fund.
l.. C. Grant
| Fence viewers.
II. NJ Mcintosh. Dennis O'Dea
| POundkeeper. ........ ........John Doxey
Sealer OF weights and measures.
Charles II. Lane
MAYORS MESSAGE
Mayor Roberts's message was rs fol-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-04
MUCH BUSINESS DONE.
First Regular Meeting of Aldermen
for New Municipal Year.

The first meeting OF the board OF alder
men after the reorganization of the city
government was held Monday even
ing. Business was transacted with har-
mony and despatch. the only Earring note
being Alderman McCaffrey's expressed
desire TO investigate the claim Of Supertn-
tendent Kidder OF the water department.
with view TO obtaining an itemized
statement and ascertainlng whether Mr.
Kidder had included in his accounts the
expenses of recent trip to Albany
where. said Mr.. McCaffrey. he had seen
the superintendent few days ago. mas
much as the statementof the water depart
ment had not passed through the hands
Of the finance committee, 1t was referred
to that authority. with the suggestion by
the chair that any presumed irregularities
would doubtless be discovered by them II
such exist
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-04-04
MAYOR CALlSHALT
IN EXPENDITURES
Tax Rate Is Increasing Faster
Than Grand List and Popu-
lation.
BONDED DEBT LARGER TOO
New City Government Organized
Lively Contest over Three
Offices Results in Elec-
ton of New Men.

Burlingtons new city government was
| organized Monday afternoon by the
city council in executive session, follow
at which Charles =. Dion was reelected
president of the board to succeed himself,
and Mayor Robert Roberts read his an
nual message.
The executive session of the city council
was attended Ivy three contests over as
many offices. There was a contest over
the office of city attorney. but the plum
went to Ezra NJ. Horton, who takes the
place of NJ. G. Leary. Both men we're
candidates for the place and the vote
stood eight to four A lively contest de-
Vcloped over the selection Of "A water
commissioner Jules Smays and pr
James w. Courtney Ohe latter's term
exphing) were the contestants for this
iob and the former won, the vote stand
ing nine to three. There was Il contest
over the selection OF a fire commissioner
+. L. Perkins was elected receiving
seven votes. while George Hurlburt re-
ceived five votes. y. II. Moran is the re-
firing commissioner, Simon l.. Platka
WAS elected a cemetery commissioner to
succeed @. A. Rumsey. Aside from the
were filled by re-electng the men already
serving.
ALDERMAN DION REELECTED
PRESIDENT.
The session OF the LoArd of aldermen
was called TO order by City Clerk Grandy
The name of Charles 7. Dion for re-
election as president was presented by
Alderman Boucher. and Mr.. Dion was
unanimously elected A committee COM
posed of Aldermen Boucher. Barnes and
Hawkins We're appointed to notify Mayor
Roberts that the board had organized
and was ready to receive any message
he might have. AS the mayor was in
the adjoining room this ceremony did
not REQUIRE a great deal Of time and
Mr.. Roberts then presented his message
Tho new members of the board who
served for the first time yesterday were
Roy Il. Lamson Of ward one. Arsene
Boucher of ward three and +. ]. Walker
Of ward six. The chair of the alderman
from the fourth ward was vacant owing
to the tie vote which occurred in that
ward between Martin l.. Sullivan and
Frank T.. Morgan.
The meeting of the board of aldermen
was adjourned until evening. when the
regular monthly meeting of the board oc-
CURED. Following is the list of Offices
filled by the aldermen and the city coun-
ell: