The news & observer., 1901-02-24

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Rule vi. That the following form of
summons be adopted, to-#it;
The State of North Carolina
The Senate of North Carolina, to David
NJ Furches and Robert NJ Douglas.
Greeting:
Whereas, The House of Representatives
of the State of North Carolina, did, on
the - day of February, 1901, exhibit
to the Senate articles of impeachment
against you, the said David NJ. Furchea
and Robert NJ. Douglas, which said arti-
cles, appended to this summons, demand
that you, the said David NJ. Furches and
Robert NJ Douglas and each of YOU,
should be put to answer the accusations
as set forth in said articles. And that
such proceedings, examinations, trials
and judgments might be thereupcn had as
are agreeable to law and justice, YOU the
said David M. Furches and Robert M.
Douglas, and each of you, are therefore
hereby summoned to appear forthwith
before the Senate of North Carolina, at
heir chamber in the city OF Raleigh, then
and there to answer to the said articles
If impeachment and then to abide by,
obey, and perform such orders, directions
Carolina shall make in the premises, ac
cording to the laws and Constitution of
North Carolina. Hereof you are not to
FAIL Witness, w. d. Turner Lieutenant
Governor, and President of the Senate.
at the city of Raleigh, this day of
February, 1901.
Rule VII. The hour of the day at which
he Senate shall sit upon the trial of an.
impeachment shall be II a. m. and when
he hour for such sitting shall arrive,
he presiding officer of the Senate shall
% announce; and thereupon the president
hall cause proclamation to be made, and
he business of the trial shall proceed
ntil 2 o'clock p. nl. unless upon mo-
ion seconded by fifth of the mem
)ers present the court shall determine
O adjourn earlier or sit longer. The adj
ournment of the Senate sitting in said
rial shall not operate as an adjournment
# the Senate; but on such adjournment
he Senate shall resume the consideration
If its legitimate business.
Rule VIII All motions made by the
PARTIES or their counsel shall be ad
lressed to the presiding officer, and If he
II any Senator shall require it, they shall
e committed to writing and read at the
Jerks desk.
Rule X. The reading clerk of the Sen
tie shall read all papers which may be
sent to the clerks desk. and act as the
;eputy to the principal clerk, and assist
n the performance of the duties present.
d for that officer.
Rule X. Each witness shall be examined
~ one person on behalf of the party in
reducing him, and then cross examined
~ one person on the other side.
Rule XI If a Senator is called as
witness he shall be sworn, and give his
estimony standing in his place.
Rule XII. If a Senator wishes ques
ion to be put to a witness, or to offer
| motion or order Except motion to
.djourn), it shall be reduced to writing
md put by the presiding officer.
Rule XIII. All preliminary or interlocu
ory questions, and all motions. shall be
,rgued for not exceeding one-half hour
IN each side, unless the Senate shall, by
rider extend the time.
Rule XIV. The case on each side shall
opened by one person. The final argu-
nent on the merits may be made by two
ersons on each side (unless otherwise
ordered by the Senate upon application
or that purpose). and the argument Shall
)e opened and closed upon the part of the
House of Representatives.
Rule XIV. If the Senate shall at any
ime fail to sit for the consideration of
he articles Of impeachment on the day or
hour fixed therefor, the Senate may, by
IN order to be adopted without debate,
tx day and hour for resuming such con-
5ideration.
Rule XVI. Witnesses shall be sworn in
he following form you solemnly swear
hat the evidence you shall give in the
ase now pending between the State of
North Carolina and David NJ. Furches and
Robert M. Douglas, shall be the truth,
he whole truth and nothing but the
ruth: So help you, God. Which oath
hall be administered by the clerk OF the
senate or other authorized person.
Rule XVII. The following shall be the
orm of subpoena which shall be issued
Ipcn the application of either Of the par
les or their counsel.
The Senate of North Carolina, to James
b. Smith-Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to summon
...... to appear before the Senate Of
North Carolina on the ... day OF 80,
1901, at the Senate chamber in the city
If Raleigh, then and there to testify his
knowledge in the cause which is before
he Senate, and in which the House OF
Representatives have impeached David
NJ. Furches and Robert M. Douglas. Fail
aot and make due return of the scEyics
Of this subpoena.
Witness, A. J. Maxwell, Clerk Of the
Senate, at Raleigh, this day of $3.50"