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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
RESOLUTION NFOR IMPEACHMENT
Of Chief Justice Furches and Associate JUS
tice Douglass.
Mr.. CRAIG INTRODUCED THE MEASURE

Carolina, of high crimes and misde-
neanors in office. That this house will
in due time exhibit this particular ar
ticle of the impeachment against the
above named Judges of the Supreme
Court and make good the same, and
that the committee do demand that the
Senate take order for the appearance
Of the said David Nj. Furches, Chief
Justice AMI Robert NJ. Douglass, Asso-
ciate Justice of the Supreme Court of
North Carolina, to answer the said inn
parchment.
5. That the Speaker of the House of
representatives appoint seven mem
bers of this House. as managers of the
said impeachment, TO prepare and re-
port the said articles, against the said
David NJ. Furches and Robert M.
Douglass, with power to send for per-
sons, papers and records, and to take
testimony under oath.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
BIDS FOR THREE CRUISERS.
shipbuilders Who Seek the Contracts For Con-
struction Gother at Washington
(By The Associated Press


Washington, Jan. 31.-Already some of
the representatives of the shipbuilding
concerns have appeared here preparatory
to the opening of bids al the Navy De-
partment tomorrow for the construction
OF three big protected cruisers, OF the
enlarged Olympia type. Notwithstanding
the large amount Of naval work which
has been very recer-.y let to private
builders, the Department officials are con-
fident that they viii be ab.a to place the
contracts for these ships advantageously.
Secretary Long has said that if Con-
gress authorizes the new ships contain
ed in the pending Naval Appropriation
Bill, namely, two battleships and .wo ar
mored cruisers, they will be built upon
the general lines of those just let. The
board of construction has BEFORE Il sew
eral plans for the arrangement OF the
batteries OF these ships, but nothing has
yet been decided upon. 1t would appear
that there may be a revival, for brief
period. of the cid controversy over the
merits Of the double turret type
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
! WOPsE MONOPOLY.
MARRIAGES AT THE NECK.
Captain W. H Kilchin Still Critically Ill.
Mrs. Proctor Buried.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Scotland Neck, n. c., Jan. 31.-Lasr
night at the home of the brides eather,
Mr. Wilson Allsbrook, Miss Little Ais
brook was married TO Mr.. Zeb. Ais
brook, Rev. 0. Ryder performing the
ceremony They are clever people and
have the good wishes Of the communi- =.
Yesterday at 4 o'clock, the remains OF
Mrs. y. j. Proctor who died here the
night before, were intered in the BGp-
tist cemetery, Rcv. NJ. l.. Kesler con-
ducting the services.
Mrs. Proctor was a bride on the 9th
Of MAY. Her husband is foreman in
the Commonwealth office here, and has
the sympathy OF the entire community.
Capt. w. "A. Kitchins condition re-
mains practically unchanged He is.
still critically ill and there is much
fear for the result of his illness.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Alice White
was married TO Mr.. Sam. Henson. of
Gold Point. They left on the afternoon
train for the home Of the groom.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
Dun's Report Of Business Failures.
lBy the Associated Prcss.

New York, Jan. 91.-Reports TO r. G,
Dun and Company show failures in jan
uary 1,242 in number and $11, ,220,S11 in
amount of liabilities. OF this aggregate
254 were in manufacturing for $4700, ,9S4
and 94S in trading for S5,311 ,S04, while in
brokerage, Transporting real estate, etc,
there were forty failures for $508,023
Besides these strictly commercial disas-
ters, eight financial houses closed their
doors owing $1,070.S57.
Dun's review Of February 2nd will say
the annual balancing Of accounts tend
to drive RAINY unsuccessful firms out OF
business. When il is considered that
the monthly averaga FOR tie entire year
1900, ard the closing months OF last year
We're marred by many severe reverses
that threatened unusual difficulties, there
is much encouragement in the record.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

lima should adopt the compulsory educa
tional law" The debate will be opened
by Pref. J. T. Henry, of the West Dur
ham graded school, who will uphold the
affirmative and the other side viii be
opened by Prof. j. ". Cameron of the
East Durham graded school 1t is ex-
pected a large crowd will be present to
hpar this dphate
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
Death Of Mrs P. E. Allen.

Especial TO News and Observer
Winston Salem, N. c., Jan. 31.--Mrs.
p. Allen, tnee Miss Carrie Reeves, Of
Jonesboro Tenn.), wife of one Of Win
ston's merchants, died here today after
three days illness. aged % years She
was most estimable and popular lady
Her mother arrived from Tennessee
yesterday, but the daughter lost con-
sciousness Tuesday night and did not
recognize any one after that time.
Winston broke all former records this
months IN shipments of manufactured
tobacco and revenue stamp sales the
former aggregating 1886 1451a pounds,
an increase of more than 2500O0 pounds
over January last year and the revenue
receipts footed up 1927 992.
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declared it was not a legal question, only
matter Of justice, a question of right
and he called the previous question.
Senator Morrison amendment that it
should not apply to cases of abandonment
was adopted The amendment that it
should not apply to actions already insti-
tuted was accepted The bill passed it's
second reading % TO 20.
Those voting in the affirmative were:
Messrs. Ayeock. Bray. Broughton. Brown,
Buchanan, Dula. Henderson, James. Jus
tice, Leak, Lindsay, London, Long, Nc
Intyre. McNeill, Miller. of Caldwell Nor
rison Scott, Speight Stikeleather. Sugg.
Travis, Vann. Warren, Woods.
Those voting in the negative were:
Messrs. Alexander. Arlington, Calvert
Gambler, Crisp, Currie, Foushee, Foy,
Marshall, McAllister, Michael, Miller of
Pamlico, Pinnix, Robson, Smith, String
field. Thomas, Ward. Webb Woodard Z
%
Senators Glenn and Burroughs we're
paired. the former for and the latter
against the bill.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE DAY.
Lieut.. Gov Turner called the Senate to
order at eleven o'clock and Rev. N. w
Butler, of the Christian church offered
prayer The Journal was partially read
and approved
Senator Arlington for the Committee on
Rules submitted an amendment that the
chairman and FIVE members, constitute a
quorum of The judiciary committee in
stead of a majority. The amendment was
adopted Senator Justice stated previous
to it adoption that there were nineteen
Senator's on the Judiciary committee and
it was almost impossible to keep ten pres
ent to transact business.
Continued on Third Page)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
NATIONAL BANK OF LEXINGTON.
Authorized by the Comptroller Of the Currency
to Open For Business
lSpeclal 10 News and Observerl

Especial to News and Observer
Lexington, y. G., Jan. 81. Our old town
is coming, census or nr ce nsus WI
have now cotton mills, chair and furni-
ture factories, and yesterday evening the
Comptroller of the Currency wired au-
thority TO open The National Bank OF
Lexington for business. The officers OF
Tie new bank are: Il Y. Walser, pres
ident; Jno. 3. Smith. vice president and
the popular and aifable r. l.. Burkhead,
formerly Of Raleigh, cashier. The bank
is very favorably situated on Main street
near the court house. and in the center
OF the business part of the town.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
EVADES THE BRITISH
De Wet Crosses the BIoem-
fontein-L Ladybrand Line.
Results Of Battle With Knox Day Before Small.
Great Damage Wrought bv Beers to
Bokshurg Mines
lBy The Associated Press.)

London, Jan. al.-General Kitchener,
telegraphing rom Pretoria, under date
of today. says:
de Vets force crossed the Bloemfon-
tein-Ladysrand line. near lsraels-poort,
during the night of January Goth. Ham
ilton's men. at the waterworks we're
unable to get in touch with them.
French. with cavalry and mounted
infantry. is sweeping the country east OF
the Pretoria Johannesburg Railroad, be-
tween me Delagoa Bay and Natal Rail-
road as at Ermelo. He engged about p
coo OF the enemy a Wilge Valley. The
enemy retired with four killed and nine
wounded. Our casualties we're one killed
and seven wounded
Knox reports that he engaged De
Vets forces South of Welcome. January
cath. There was continuous fgEting for
some hours. Five Beers were buried.
They removed many OF their casualties
in carts Our casualties were one officer
and one man killed and thirteen wound
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
THE BIBLICAL RECORDER.
The Stockholders Have Elected Directors, and
New Company Will Soon start.

meeting Of the stockholders OF the
Biblical Recorder Company was heEI
yesterday and further steps in the or
glnization of that company taken. The
following directors were chosen: Messrs.
Noah Biggs, Scotland Neck; Geo. A. Nor
wood, Goldsboro; and Carey j. Hunter, ].
G. Caddell, j. W. Bailey, J. l.. Kestler
and II. C. Dockery, Raleigh
The stockholders will elect officers an
mex; Saturday
The transition of the Recorder from
Messrs. Edwards and Broughton into the
hands Of the company will be completed
on Tuesday, February 9TH. The present
issue will be the last gotten out under the
OH management.
The editorial and business Offices of
the paper are to be in the Baptist con-
venton building
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
Afternoon Tea.

Miss Susan Clark gave a delightful tea
yesterday afternoon from TO compli-
mentary to the Misses Graham and other
visiting young ladies. Those receiving in
the parlor were Mrs. Clark Miss Clark.
Miss Susan Graham, Miss Alice Graham.
Of Oxford Miss Henderson. Salisbury;
Miss Cotton, of Cottondale; Miss Smith.
CT Goldsboro; Miss Love, of Memphis.
Tenn; and Miss Grimes, of Grimesland
Miss Susie Heck and Miss Jennie Pescud
received the guests in the hall and ush-
cred them into the dining room which
was beautifully decorated in red carna-
tons, smilax and palms The young
ladies assisting in this room were Miss
Pace, Miss Vass. Miss Dortch and Miss
Elizabeth Brgg, The coffee room was
presided over by Miss Lucille Clark as
sisted by Miss Massey and Miss Lula Nc
Donald.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
A PLEASANT GERMAN.
Visiting Ladies at Windsor Given Compli-
mentary Dance

Especial 10 News and Observer
Windsor, n. c., Jan, 31.--An very pleas
ant german was had in the armory 1T
Windsor last night. Music was brought
from Norfolk The dance was compliment
tary to the Misses Outlaw, of Quetsna,
Capehart. of Avoca and Urgerhart, OF
Lewiston. These ladies are visiting at
Windsor Castle, the guests ct Mrs.
Francis D. Winston
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
To Hold White Primary.
Snacial 10 the News and Observer.

Especial to the News and ObsefverJ
Tarboro, n c., Jan. 3L-A citizens
meeting, presided over by Judge Howard
has called a white primary to be held
Friday, February Sth, TO vote on the dis
pensary Judge Philips and others adj
vocated a dispensary, while Donnell Gil
liam, Esq, opposed it. A committee COM
posed OF Judge Philips. Or. station and
w. Newton Smith was appointed 10 con-
duet the primary
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
he Should be Helped.
lDunn Bannerl

Rev J. 4. Campbell, Of Buies Creek
was in town Saturday ard showed us
plan Of the brick structure he hopes 10
erect at that place during the GUNNER
TIE two-story part is 70xJ0 feet and
the single stcry is 35x50 feer. I he sue
ceeds in raising enough of the amount
10 justify The erection of tile buiTdirg
it will be erected. Ii will cost 4. Least
$40 COO
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
WAKES WARM.

Mr. Nicholson: | have not heard any
gentleman in this House express himself
disrespectfully in regard to the Supreme
court
Mr. Mason: Perhaps | have listened
mere carefully than you have.
MIR Patterson, of Robeson l suppose
the gentleman refers to me. l still say
that l don't propose for any man. whether
he is on the Supreme court bench or
not, TO tell rae what is or is not a mo-
nopoly (ABplause).
MIR Mason. The trouble with the Dem
ocratic PARTY is that they are always very
loud IN declaring against monopolies and
trusts, but they don't know one when they
meet it. daughter and applausel Let
us leave the authorities Of Pasquotank
and Camden to settle the mater for
themselves. One gentleman has said that
all ferries are nonopoiies ana he
speaks Of good and bad monopolies. That
reminds me Of ono Of the Republican
leaders, who spoke about good and bad
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

Dr. p. w. c. Benbow has purchased
the Hamburg cotton mills, at Mt. Airy.
paying $500 for the property. 1t is the
intention OF Dr. Benbow TO put the plant
in operation al an early date il It is not
sold.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
Leads North Carolina iliesinN and Circ9tion

trusts. after Hanna had said there were
no trusts
Mr. watts sent forward several pet-
lions from q large number of citizens
OF the district interested, protesting
against the establishment of ferry
through Goat Island saying that no other
ferry was necessary, and expressing
their opposition to depriying one man OF
his rights solely for the benefit of am
other.
Mr.. Bount asked if these petitions were
nor two years old.
Mr.. Carraway said they were not be-
fore the House two years ago.
Mr.. Craig said this measure would not
create a monopoly in the proper sense of
the word. In some senses, all railroads
are monopolies. But il we repeal this
franchise, we Will set IN much greater
monopoly than Mr. Lambs. l believe The
purpose Of this action is to crush out
Mr.. Lamb. and force him to sell out to
the new CORPORATION. This is no mono-
poly under the control of an individual.
1t IS under the control of the Safe.
The geography of the country happens
TO be such that it is impossible 10 es-
tabish ferry at a distance of more
than three miles.
\ WORSE MONOPOLY
Mr.. Beddingield Of Wake, said it de-
vcloped in the committee meeting that it
was a personal matter that Robinson
was really a rich man, owning property
where the ferry was to be. Is not that
monopoly? 1t developed also hat Lambs
ferry had been in the family
for wears When he bought il.
it was within the three mile
limit He has spent much money in keep
ing up the road and the ferry, and has
given as good accommodation as was pos
Continued on Sixth Page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
MORE FERRY DISCUSSION
The Lamb Ferry Bill Passed Its Final
Reading.
TO INVESTIGATE EXPENSES OF LILLY,
Representative Locke Craig introduced the Re-
solution Calling For the impeachment Of
Chief Justice fucheS and ASso-
ciate Justice Douglass.

The looked for impeachment resolution
has been introduced and Mr.. Craig, of
Bunccmbe. did il. The document reviews
the famous TheoDhilus White case, un-
e4U UWocally condemns the action Of Au-
ditor Hal. W. Aver and Treasurer w. H.
Worth. and calls for the impeachment
tor high crime and misdemeanor in office
Of Chief Justice David NJ Furches and
Associate Justice Robert NJ. Douglass. of
the Supreme Court. 1t is claimed that
The Judges were guilty OF usurpation of
power that is not theirs under the Con-
stitution when they issued a writ of
Mandamus compelling the Auditor 10 pay
salary sued for by Theophilus White,
Commissioner of Shell-Fish, and which
the Legislature had decreed should not
be paid.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

Women are better qualified for making
tongue sandwiches than the sterner sex.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
A EIGHT At .RENOA1

johannesburg. Jan. (Wednesiay.)-
Four or five hundred Beers recently evad-
ed the British patrols, reached Benoni
and attempted TO destroy the mines.
Some lighting resulted and the Beers were
beaten off. carrying away most Of their
wounded and leaving two wounded behind
them. The British captured three pris-
oners. One Briton was wounded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
THE FERRY Talk.

The Lamb Ferry bill was again dis
cussed when it came up for it's third read
ing. and to some extent the same ground
was gone over as ON the preceding day.
Representative Duls. of Mecklenburg,
offered the following amendment Pro-
vided that nothing herein contained shall
be construed to prevent the proper au-
thorities of PasquOtank and Camden coun-
ties from establishing a ferry within
three miles of said ferry, when the public
convenience demands it. Mr. Duls said
he had voted for the bill the day before,
but. If it would prevent the establish
ment of another ferry, he would be COM
PEELED 10 vote against it.
Mr.. Blount, of Washington, said the bill
ought to be referred to the Committee on
Propositions and Grievances that the
PEOPLE opposed to it had a coed case, and
ought to be properly heard.
Nj. Smith, Of Gates made q reply TO
Mir Mason's argument on the monopoly
phase OF the question. The Supreme
Court, he said, has put the control of
these matters in the hands of the Legis-
lature Every ferry and every franchise
is monopoly, if you bring it down to
that. The amendment offered by the gem
tleman from Mecklenburg would act to
prevent the provisions Of the bill from
being carried out. If this bill is passed,
it will leave the parties in statu quo,
and the next Legislature will have She
same right we nave TO pass on it, 1t
was wrong to repeal franchise without
the proper notice We ought certainly to
restore the case to where 1t was before.
Mr.. Nicholson. Of Beaufort made a
,s,,. oF lo
In high fasetto voice. the result of
an attack Of the grip, Mr. Carraway, of
i.enor declared he did not see why the
bill should be referred to another COM
mittee. after his committee had passed
upon it. He considered it a reflection
on the committee.
Judge Graham, OF Granville. expressed
himself in similar way, saying that the
report of the Committee on Roads and
Tulnpikes should be sufficient
ANOTHER AMENDMENT.
Representative Mann, of Hyde, Of
fereG the following amendment to Mr..
Dul's amendment: Provided that the
ferry 70 be established by the counties CT
Pasquotank and Camden shall be free.
Mr.. Blount said he favored the amend
ment offered by Mr.. Duls, and accordingly
withdrew his motion TO refer to the Com
mittee on Propositions and Grievances
Mr.. Mason, of Castor, then defended
his position in regard to the passage
Of the bill creating monopoly. He re-
ferred to the case of Robinson against
Lamb in the matter, quoting the decision
Of the supreme court, which lie declared
did most positively. in words that could
not be misunderstood, say that to give
a ferry prohioitory rights fer three miles
was a monopoly. Mr. Mason then went on
70 say that he had profound respect for
the opinions Of the Supreme court, in
timating that some Of the members did
not
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01
HEAVY DAMAGE WROUGHT

Cape Town Jan 3t-The Boer attack
on the Boksburg mines resulted in dam
ages amounting to 100000 pounds sterl-
ing.
The commissioner at Kroonstad reports
that Adries Vessels, one Of the peace
ENJOYS was shot at Klpfontein January
2Sth by orders Of General De Wet Nor
gan Daal who was another of the two
Beers peace ENJOYS. and who accom-
panied Andries Vessels, was shot near
Lindley, January 10th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-02-01

Dogs can't talk, but you always know
what they mean. Some folks are different.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-23
DIFFERED ABOUT WAGES.

a special session of the municipal
court was held yesterday afternoon, while
the case Of Hugh A. Sweeney against
Milton b. Field was heard. The plaintiff
worked as a truckrnsn two weeks for the
defendant last summer. Sweeney says
that che wages were to be 81 90 dAv.
This is denied by Field, who says that he
gave proper notice TO Sweeney that the
wages should be 81 day. Samuel L.
Bates appeared as counsel for the plaintiff
and Locke ana Locke for the defendant.
AT the conclusion of the hearing Judge
Hin announced that he would reserve
his decision.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-23
PERSONAL

Mr.. f. j. Poth and wife, also Mrs
Mrs. Poth's brothers, Mr.. Fred and Ed
ward Nelson OF Philadelphia have re-
turned home, after having spent week
with their father, MIR. S. F. Nelson OF
Burnham street.
Ex-Governor Selien Connor OF Angus
ia was at the Congress Square hotel, yes
teriay.
The item given below is from Lock
port, MY, paper and refers to Mr.. Fred
erick p. Armstrong, a Portland boy, who
is now the book keeper OF the United In
duratsd Fibre company of that city.
The entertainment was given to an
nounoe his engagement to Miss Haines,
who IS beautiful and wealthy young
lady of Buffalo. MIR. Armstrong; many
Portland friends viii be pleased to hear
Of his good fortune. MIR. and Mrs. Jesse
Peterson ami their daughter, Miss Peter
son, gave a reception at their handsome
home, No. e0 walnut street., last evening,
in honor OF +. =. Armstrong OF this city
and Miss Emma Haines of Buffalo.
About 70 guests, including Mrs. George
Haines, mother Of Miss Haines, were
present. and very pleasant and profit
able evening was spent MIR. and Mrs.
Peterson were assisted in receiving by
Miss Haiues and MIR. Arm mssrong. A
very pleasing Buffalo chamber music
programme entertained the guests.
MIR. William L.. Martin, clark In ths
OIL oe of the Central Wharf Iowboat com.
pany, is confined to mis- home with se-
yAre cold
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-23
MICHIGAN BOY GREAT TRAVELLER

aged II years, who has six times crossed
ths Atlantic In search of adventure and
is now homesick for his native state, is at
the police station awaiting remittance
from his father. He arrived in Boston
from England, Thursday ON steamer
and was furnished with money to reach
Portland, where he was obliged to call at
the station for food. Learning his story
the marshal took him In charge and com
munioated with his parents who expressed
their willingness to send him his fare
home,
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-23
WAS on VIGILANUIA,

Miss Helen Freeman, formerly of
Bridgton, now a teacher in the Bryant
and Stratton business college in Havana,
was passenger In the steamer Vigilancia
which was recently wrecked. Miss Free
man was returning form trip to Mexico.
The steamer ran onto the rocks and the
passengers had to be transferred TO an
other boat. No enc on the steamer was
lost and none were injured. II heavy
wind had Come up before the passengers
were removed from the wrecked steamer
no one would have escaped. The friends
of Miss Freeman were anxious about her
safety and it was with great pleasure that
the news OF her safe arrival at Havana
was recsi we'd.
Miss Freeman is a daughter or Mr..
Nathan s. Freeman OF Woodwords.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-23
HARBOR NEWS.
Interesting Notes Gathered Along the
water Front.

Business about the Grand Trank
whsrves was the dulless yesterday that it
has been at any tine this winter for after
the steamers Camnroman OF the Domin-
ion line and Iona OF the thomson line
had sailed away early in the AFTERNOON
not a single English steamer was left In
this port. This is an incident that mas
not occurred before this season. The
clerks as result In the many different
departments experienced their quietest
day IN long time. When the Cambro-
man went out her flag was at half mast
on account of the death OF England's g
queen. The Iona left the harbor about
half an hour before the sad news was re-
ceived. Both of thess steamers took out
full cargoes. Besides a few passengers
the Cambroman had So cattle while the
Iona had fi5 head Of cattle and 81 horses
The British lt amer Turret Chief ar
rived from Caps Breton with cargo OF
coal. She is from Sidney, Cape Breton.