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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31
THE CONSTITUTION MAKERS.
The Alabama Body Discuss Impeachment and
the Rights of Foreigners.
(By the Associated Press

Montgomery, Ala, August 30.-Judge
Cobb, in the convention today. calleu
up his motion to reconsider the vote by
which the Bill of Rights was adopted.
He stated that he had moved to re-
consider in order to change the section.
relating to the rights of foreigners.
That section, he said, gave them all the
rights and privileges of citizens of the
State, yet having no responsibilities OF
citizenship. Delegate Boone differed
with Cobb, and thought the section had
worked well since 1876 The motion to
reconsider was laid on the table
Ex-Governor Oates offered an amend,
ment to section 1872, forbidding judges
from engaging in active partisan poll
ties The amendment was tabled. The
article on impeachments was taken up.
Delegate Jones offered further amend
ments providing for the calling of the
Legislature together in special ses-
~on to impeach the Governor or Lieu
tenant Governor 1t provided that the
majority of the Legislature could
make known to the Secretary of State
their desire to have special session
OF the Legislature called The amend
/ ment was adopted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31
CASE AGAINST BELL
Tennessee Requisition May
be Withdrawn.
The Civil Suit Against Him in Buncombe County
Will Likely be First Tried and
Determined.

The matter of revoking the rendition
Bell, now in jail at Asheville, has not
vet been passed on by Governor Aycock,
but he will probably do SO within the next
few days.
Private Secretary Pearsall, who mas
been at Asheville investigating the case.
said yesterday that he thought the Ten
nessee requisition would be withdrawn
for the present, both sides having agreed
to that course in case Judge Moore Will
agree to advance on the docket the civil
suit brought against Bell in Buncombe,
so that it may be heard at the next term
of court. Judge Moore has been written
to. and the Governor will likely take ac-
ton as soon as he is heard from.
The Bell side of the case is about as
follows: Charles Bell, his brother, was
divorced from his wife, and before his
death expressed the desire that the wo-
man be not allowed to get any of his
property. To prevent her doing SO, he
made two notes. one to j. M. Bell and
the other to another brother. This was
in Tennessee.
After his death ]. M. Bell qualified as
executor and finding no assets to pay off
the notes he as executor, advertised for
sale the deceased brothers land in Bun
cmbe county, to make assets. The di-
vorced wife brought suit to prevent this,
claiming an interest in the property and
alleging that the notes were forgeries.
In Tennessee criminal indictment was
found on these allegations, but the wo-
mans attorneys there promised to drop
it if he would surrender the notes and
allow another executor appointed. He
declined to do this an da requisition for
him was asked.
Now it is proposed. and agreed to by
both sides. to hold up the Tennessee war
rant until the civil case, which involves
the charge of forgery, is tried in Bun
combe court if an early trial of it can
be had. AS there are about 600 cases
ahead of it on the docket, Judge Moore
has been asked to advance it on the
docket
A PARDON GRANTED.
Governor Aycock yesterday pardoned
Ben Hall, who has been serving out a
term of two years on the roads in Meek
lenburg county. He was arrested on a
charge of larceny, and also keeping a
gambling house in Charlotte. He has
served out the sentence on the other
charge and some two months on the term
for larceny. His wife has recently been
sent home from the insane asylum, and
is at work in trouser factory in Char
lotte. She is in serious mental condi-
-tion@ and having no means of support has
been worrying about her husbands i'm
prisonment and her own helplessness I'M
til she has almost lost her mind again.
A number of citizens of Charlotte wrote
Governor Aycock letters stating the case
in such way that he thought it proper
to pardon the man, so that he can sup
port his wife.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31
CHARLESTON WANTS DEPEW.
He is Invited to Make the Leading Address at
the Exposition
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
Charleston, S. c., August 30.-Thc
following was adopted by the EXPOSE
ton Directors this evening:
The South Carolina Inter State and
West Indian Exposition is an EXPOSE
ton with an idea, its aim being the ex-
pansion OF American commerce in
neighboring, open and most profitable
fields. It's purpose is to suggest BUSH
mes policies for sthes future, and, to, EN-,
phasize the beginning of the Twentieth
Century by a~stimely and eomnrehen-
sive tributente commerce and fheharts
of peace. Approaching the intelligent
interest which he has always manifest
ed in the development of the CONNER
cial and industrial resources of the
country, and particularly the friendly
interest he has taken in. thei success of
the position to he, held, ate Charleston,
the Board of Directors extend to the
Honorable Chauncey M. Depew, United
States Senator from the State of New
York. a cordial invitation to deliver the
leading address at the opening of the
exposition on December 1st and trust
that he will find it practicable to per-
form this patriotic service.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31
BARBECUE AT THE PARK.
Annex to the Kennon. Another Report Of the
Shooting From Ambush.

Especial to News and Observer
Go,dsboro, N. c., August 39-There
was a barbecue given at Forest Park
last night which was enjoyed by large
party of young men, also the Tarboro
baseball team.
The managers of the Casino are pre-.
pairing for great opening 10 take place
at an early date, which will no doubt
be delightful day to all who witness
the performances There will be horse
racing, baseball and other athletic fea-
lures.
The new annex to the Hotel Kennon
is nearing completion. 1t is a large
three-story building, contains thirty
odd large bed rooms and large sample
rooms.
Mr.. Robert Benton, we'll known cit
izen residing near the line of Wilson
and Wayne counties, was waylaid and
shot from ambush last night W lille re-
turning from Wilson. The shot struck
his arm, painfully but not seriously in
juring him. A second shot was fired
but did not strike him. Bloodhounds
were put on the track of the guilty
party Immediately but as yet no in
formation has reached here of his ap-
prehension.
Mr.. Geo B. Edwards has purchased
the entire stock of goods of Messrs.
Parks and Johnson on Walnut street,
and will open about September list.
Col w. j. Hannah, of Waynesville, is
in the city.
Mrs. Smith, of Teacheys, a sister OF
Mr.. w. r. Phillips, bright and able
newspaper man of this city, is much
improved.
The largest crowd of spectators yet
present at a baseball game was present
yesterday to witness the game between
the league team of Tarboro and the
amateur players of this city.
Mr.. l.. d. Giddens is spending a few
days home.
The death of Mrs. Annie Scott,
mother of our townsmen, Jesse and
James Scott, occurred yesterday at the
home of Mrs. Peter Fordham, her
daughter.
An immense crowd was present
yesterday at Union Grove, this county,
at the mass meeting of the Freewili
Baptist Sunday school association. Thu;
programme was enjoyed very much.
The exercises by the various Sunday
schools were especially good.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31
THE BILL OF RIGHTS.
Its Discussion Continued in the Virginia Con.
stitutional Convention.
(By the Associated Press.)

l 10Y the ASSOCldlGQ 1reSS.)
Richmond, Va, August 3O.-The Con.
stitutional Convention today further
discussed the bill of rights in commit.
| tee of the whole.
Mr.. Brown offered a memorial against
the appropriation of funds to sectarian
institutions and Mr.. Stebbins presented
| another on the same subject. Several
| memorials on the subject of the terms
of court clerks were presented, and Mr..
Blair presented one on the subject of
homestead exemptions. There was a
I flow of memorials on the subject, oil
| liquor license, court clerks and home
stead exemptions.
| Mr.. Summers. Republican, of Wash.
| ington, resumed his speech begun yes
terday. He spoke in milder strains than
yesterday, but still assaled the Demo.
cratic party. He also made SHARP.
attack on Ex-Governor Cameron "a
member of the convention.
| Before Mr.. Summers had completed
| his speech many of the Democratic
members had quietly withdrawn from
| the hall. When he had concluded there
were but forty members present.
| Mr. Thomas Lee Moore, the Republi-
can member from Montgomery followed
! Mr.. Summers, and made speech thai
was on lofty plane and evoked much
applause. He said M. Summers did nof
speak for the Republicans on the floor.
Mr. Harrison, of Frederick, offered a
resolution, providing for a conclusion
OF the debate on the question under
consideration at 1901 a. m. Tuesday,
| September 9th, 1901. Mr.. Wysor moved
to amend by fixing the time for Thurs
| day next, at l p. m. The amendment
was adopted. The convention then adj
| journed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31
CAN A DOG TESTIFY!
That Is tho Point the Supreme Court will Have
to Decide.

Capt. Swift Galloway, of Snow Hill, is
in the city to argue novel point Of
law, to-wit, whether the actions of a
blood hound in pursuit of a criminal can
be taken as evidence in court against
him
The defendant in the case is Amos
Moore, who was charged with being an
accomplice in the robbery of a store.
Blood-hounds were put on the track of
then who entered the store and after
running it for some time they came upon,
and bayed, Moore.
On the trial one of the defendants
turned States evidence and said that
while Moore did not enter the store, he
was an accomplish of the man who did,
and stood on the outside watching while
the others went in and got the goods
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31
FAILURE FOR cREsCEUs.
Attempts to Lower the Worlds Trotting Re-
cord at Naragansett Park
(By the Associated Press

Providence, r. L., August 30.-Cresceus
failed to lower the worlds trotting record
in his start against time at Narragansett
Park this afternoon. His time was 205
Hat. The attempt to break the record
was not made until after 6 o'clock when
the wind had died down. The tracks was
smoothed over and was in the best of
shape for the champions footing. He
got to the quarter in 31A seconds. The
half was reached in 1:02A and three
quarters IN f:34R, and hope of breaking
the record was gone, but Cresceus came
home strong between the two runners,
making the last quarters in 3012 seconds
and the mile in 2:05 fiat.
THE RACES AT SHEEPSHEAD.
New vor'S August 31.-The Coney Is
land Jockey Clubs autumn meeting will
open tomorrow at Sheepshead Bay, at
which time the Futurity, the richest fix
ture of the season, will be run.
The prospects for clear weather and a
fast track are pleasing.
Nastarium will probably go to the post
favorite.
The entries for the Futurity are as fol-
lows:
Goldsmith 1871; King Hanover 1913; Blue
Royal, Nasturium 122; Carroll d., Pente-
cost, Yankee 119; De Reszke III; Bar
ron, Saturday, the Talisman, Caughna-
waga. Heno 112; Gunire ia Lux Casta
lC9
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31

1,O45,27S bales last week and $685. bales
last year, and of all other kinds in
Guiding Egypt, Brazil, India, etc., 626-
900 bales against 900 bales last week
and 47S,0O0 bales last year.
OF the worlds visible supply there is
now afioat and held in Great Britain
and Continental Europe $4,000 bales,
against $4,000 bales last year; in
Egypt, $4,000 bales, against 10000 bales
last year; in india $4,000 bales against
100000 last year, and in the United
States $4,000 bales, against $4,000 bales
last year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31
PLOT TO KILL EMPEROR.
Arrest of Anarchist With Letters Revealing a
Conspiracy Against Franz Josef.
(Bv the Associated Press

Budapest, August "a plot to assassl-
nate Emperor Franz Josef is believed to
have been thwarted by the arrest of an
anarchist at DeBreczin, Hungary. He
gave his name as Johann Macy, and re-
fused to give any personal information.
Letters were found in his possession re-
vealing a plot against the Emperor, and
duplicating others in the conspiracy.
Secret police are guarding the letters and
refuse to give them publicity. The affair
has created great sensation in Austria
and Hungary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31
The De Lima Case Wound Up.
(By the Associated Press.)

: Washington, August 30.-Mr. Trace
well, the Comptroller of the Treasury,
has rendered a decision which disposes
of the famous De Lima case. He holds
that under the recent decision Of the
United States Supreme court the judg-
ment obtained by De Lima and Com
pany for $14,5 97 from the United States
on account of duties paid by them on
goods shipped from Porto Rico to the
United States between the date of the
ratification of the Treaty of Paris and
that of the approval of the Foraker act
may be paid out of the general appro-
priation of the Treasury Department
without further action by Congress-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31
The Machias Finds All Quiet.
(By the Associated Press.)

IBy the ASSOClated PTeSS.J
Washington, August 30.-A cablegram
was received at the Navy Department
today for Commander Sargent, of the
Machias, at Colon, reporting that mat.
ters there are very quiet. His cable
gram, which is dated Colon, August
18th, says:
The most authoritative results of in
vestigation give me the following infor-
nation. There is no appearance of an
organized insurgent force in the vicin-
ity of the railway. Free and uninter-
rupted transit obtains with every pros
pect of continuance. Rumor is unbound
ed that United States property is in
need of assistance. All quiet hene. More
reassuring than when we started
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31
A Risky Business.

There was a narrow escape from death
at the Union depot yesterday morning. A
young white man ran after the eastbound
train on the Southern, and caught up with
the engine. Reaching up he caught the
iron hand grip and swung on For a
few seconds it seemed certain that he
would fail under the engine, but he man
aged to gain a foothold and climbed into
the cab with assistance from within.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31
Burned to Death by Molten Metal.
(By the Associated Press

Ducktown, Tenn, August pa fright
full accident occurred this afternoon at
the furnace plant Of the Tennessee Copper
Company, The converter which is used
for refining copper and which contained
several tons of molten copper, was acct
dentally turned over. The molten metal
fell upon Allen Richards. workman
burning him to, death. George Fortner
and Sam Ray were also frtghtfully burned
and it is not probable that they VIII re-
cover.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31
A Big Bet on the Yacht Race.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, August 30.-The largest bet
ever made on any sporting event was
made today at the WaldorfAstoria of a
hundred to one hundred thousand. A
syndicate of Pittsburg millionaires accept
ed the Englishman Kingley's wager of
$4,000 that the Shamrock wins. This
also establishes the odds for other bets
en- the coming yacht races.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31

WANTED.-A YOUNG MAN WITH
q four years experience wants a posi-
ton as assistant druggist in reail
store or travelling salesman for
wholesale house. Apply to Editor of
this paper.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31
Testers Cotton Statement.
(By the Associated Pressl

IBy the ASSOC1aI6d PT6SS.J
New Orleans, La, August 3O.-Sec-
rotary Hester's statement of the worlds
visible supply of cotton shows the total
visible to be 1,571,626 bales, against l..
747,27S bales last week and 1912
bales last year. OF this the total of
American cotton is s45,626 bales. against
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31
Rumored Railroad Extension.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated PreSs.)
\ Roanoke Va, August S0.-General
Manager L. E. Johnson, of the Norfolk
and Western Railroad, said today con.
corning rumor that the company had
determined to extend it's system from
Bristol to Knoxville, Tenn. that he
knew nothing of such plan.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31

Denver, Colo, August 29.-Word has
reached here that wreck occurred to-
night on the Denver and Rio Grande Rail-
way near Cinema, N. NJ, in which one
passenger was killed and several in
jured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31

ICE F.! ICE ! ICE !-MANUFACTURER
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31

HOTEL LEASE AND FURNITURE FOR
sale. A fine chance for a hustling hotel
man, with a little ready cash. For par
ticulars, address Mineral Hotel, Chase
City, Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31

WANTED.-AGENT TO SELL AMI
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31

150, 900 BRICK-GOOD SALMON BRICK
for sale at $3.50 per 1000. Free on
Board at Raleigh. Jones & Powell.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31
Cotton Sold For Ten Cents.
Especial to News and Observer

Benson. N. c., Aug. 30.-The first bale
of new cotton were sold here today for
ten cents. j. E. Johnson was the buyer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31
One Cent a Word,

NO ADVERTISEMENTS TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN rs CENTS AN INSERTION
CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER. SPE-
CIAL DISCOUNTS ON LONG CON-
TRACTS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-31
GOVERNOR OF PORTO RICO.
william H. Hunt of Montana Appointed by
the President
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, August 30.-The Presi'
dent today appointed William H. Hunt,
of Montana, to be Governor of Porto
Rico
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-24
MURDER AND SUICIDE.
CASE OF THE WELDIN PROPERTY.

. The question Of the right of the
Water Commission to buy the land of
Thomas 4. Weldin for reservoir pur-
poses is TO be argued on case stated
before the Superior Court next Satur-
day morning. beginning at O'Clock.
Mr.. Weldin has entered suit against
the Mayor and Council for non com
plianoe with contract, the Water Com
mission having failed to pay him $40, :
600 on account of the SAP, 1000 which
was the price agreed upon for his farm.
Under this suit case stated has been
mado up to secure decision on the
questions of law involved. William s.
Hilles and John p. Nields, special
counsel for the Water Commission, will
represent Mr.. Weldin, and Attorney
General Herbert H. Ward and Robert
g. Harman will represent the Mayor
and Council.
Another case to come before the
court on Saturday is that of Fl. Content
& Co. of New York against the Bay
State Gas Co. Of Delaware, to try to
compel the latter to keep open and ac-
cessible, for inspection by the stook-
holders a book containing record of
stock transfers. Anthony Higgins rep
resents Content g. Co. and Herbert II.
Ward the defendanta.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-24
ELEVATED RAILROAD RESOLUTION.

Action Deferred by the Street and Sewer
Directors Until Next Tuesday.
The Street and Sewer Directors did
not take anv action on the elevated
railroad resolution at their meeting
Tuesday. City Solicitor Reinhardt was
present with some suggested amend
ments, but it was decided not to con-
slider them until next Friday afternoon
at 2 o. clock, when there will be con.
ference to be participated in BY the
directors and the city and railroad at
tcrneys and engineers Mr.. Reinhardt' "a
suggestions will be taken up at that
time and some decision will be reached
in regard to them. The resolution is to
be taken M for final action next Tues
day morning, wfien all parties interested
will have an opportunity to be heard.
Mr.. Reinbardt would not make any
thing public relative to the proposed
amendments, but it is said they refer
chiefly TO present and prospective street
crossings, requiring the company to
build across streets without using pillars
and providing that in opening streets
in the future the company shall bear
half OF the expense and the city the
other half. 1t is eHid provision will
also be made that the company shall
take care of natural waterways running
across its property.
During the meeting communication
was received from President I'll. w.
Cause of the Harlan Hollingsworth
Co.. expressing the oompany's willing
ness to have 15.foot clearance under
the proposed elevated railroad at WesU
and Water streets, instead of an 49,
foot clearance, which had been asked
for originally.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-10-24
NEW SIGNAL SYSTEM.
A Test on the Local Division of the b. a. o.
Railroad.

A Test on the Local Division of the b. a. o.
Railroad.
The Hall automatic signal system,
which Is being installed on the Balti-
more & Ohio railroad In this city and
on the other parts OF the line, was
tested Monday on the section between
Philadelphia and FELTON, and found to
be satisfactory.
In place Of the operator signalling
the engineer, as before. that the track
is clear. in the blec!s, the train does the
work for itself and the train following.
When train passes signal box the
red flies DIP and the green down. show.
ing the engineer behind that the
train ahead OF him is in the block.
When the train leaves the block
the red at the tower just passed
drops and tho green goes up show
ing the way to be clear, and when
the train gets past the second hlocK.
both drop, thus showing the engineer
of passenger or freight train that
the track Is clear for that distance.
Along tile line at intervals of two
miles, which ia about the distance OF a
block, there is built In the ground in
easements the batteries which operate
the signal and every few miles there is
q motor.in the boxes on poles connected
with the batteries on both sides of the
road. This is connected with all OF the
wires which are under ground and it is
impossible for a train to be in block
on either track without the engineer of
the train following knowing it.