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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
FORTY DAYS IN JAIL
Editors Are Sentenced For
Contempt of Court,
Judge Hanec,'s Decision in Chicago American
Case. Criticism Of the Cout Leading
to the Proceedings,
(By the Associated Press }

Chicago, Illinois, November 12.-On a
charge OF contempt of court Judge Hanecy
today sentenced Andrew M. Lawrence,
managing editor of Hearsts Chicago
American, to forty days in the county
Jail. The sentence of H. S. Canfield, who
wrote the article Objectionable to court,
was fixed at thirty days in jail The
cases against S. S. Carvalho, financial
manager of the paper, and Jno. c. Ham-
mond. the city editor. were dismissed.
Judge Hanecy declared that the cases
against w. r. Hearst. majority stock
holder of the paper; Homer Davenport,
cartoonist and Clare Briggs. also car
toonist, would stand until such time as
the respondents could be brought into
court by the sheriff
Former Governor Altgeld, one of the
counsel for the respondents, entered a
formal exception to the decision This
case, l may say the court remarked. sis
not appealable. You may file bill of ex-
ceptiors for > ,rror, however
am willing to delay the serving of papers
on Mr.. Lawrence and Mr.. Garfield till you
have drawn your BILL
I'VE do not feel that we may have
any favors coming from this court" Mr..
Altgeld answered. I'VE are much
obliged"
The court room was crowded to the
limit when Judge Hanecy entered.
The article in the American upon which
the proceedings in contempt were based
was a criticism Of the courts decision on
an application for the forfeiture of the
charter of the Peoples Gas Light and
Coke Company.
Judge Hanecy said if the matter pub
lished were allowed to go unnoticed by
the court. it paved the way for other at
tacks, and that the judiciary, if not held
in respect. would fall with all democratic
government.
The article, the court declared was
not merely an attack on the people and
on the court, but bold threat to every
other court. 1t should therefore not go
unpunished.
few minutes after the rendering of
the decision and the imposition of the
sentences as to Lawrence and CanfieH
Judge Dunno, upon application issued a
writ of habeas corpus as to them, re-
turnable Immediately.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13

longing to the Davis Coal and Coke Com
pany were destroyed.
The town was promoted practically by
the Davis Coal and Coke Company and
tho Western Virginia and Central Rail-
way The latter has given the residents
all the oox cars at Thomas to shelter the
homeless The east end of the town was
destroyed. including the four principal
business blocks Many travelling smen
lost their samples and money and scores
OF people were driven from nome in night
clothes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
DAUGHTERS oF.OoEFEDERAcY.
The Annual Convention Opens in Wilmington
This Morning
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Wilmington. N. c., Nov. 12.--About 15o
delegates arrived today for the Eighth
annual convention of the United Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy, which will be
convened in this city tomorrow morning.
These who are already here include prac-
tically all the officers and prominent
members of the committees The ses-
sions will be held in he Y. NJ. C. A Audi
torium, which is handsomely and ap-
propriately decorated for the occasion.
Among the prominent arrivals today
was Mrs. Stonewall Jackson of Charlotte
who has been asked to formally open the
convention tomorrow
Governor Aycock salso arrived this
evening and will make a short address
to the daughters tomorrow. Many of the
visitors were guests tonight of various
informal receptions given by local mem
bers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
Mormons Warned to Leave.
fBy the Associated Press }

Charleston, S. c., Nov. PA commit
tee of leading citizens of Higgins Ferry,
Saluda county last Friday visited two
Mormon elders. who have been preach
ing thereabout and warned them to leave
within a limited time. Four of their
converts were told that the community
would hold them personally responsible
for the presence of the elders there in
the future, and that summary proceed
ings would be taken if these notices were
dsregarded Citizens of adjoining town
ships make common cause with the anti
Mormon agitators and promise in the
county papers to assist in any measures
necessary to expel the elders or worse.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
OPERA HOUSE FOR SAN FORD.
Firm Reported Insolvent Much Building Co
ing Forward.
Especial to News and obscryer,

Especial TO News and Obscreerl
Sanford. n. c.. Nov. 1.-The three story
building in course CT construction by the
Sanford Commercial Company is nearing
completion. The building comprises four
stores and bank on first floor, and about
six offices and large auditorium above
When completed, We shall have one Of the
most modern and up-to date opera houses
in North Carolina.
There are no less than a dozen rev
buildings going up in Sanford.
1t is reported here this morning that
the large mercantile firm Of Mcpherson
Weatherspcon have gone into bank
ruptcy.
w. ]. Edwards has gone to New York
on business connected with his bank.
The new cotton mill at Cameron. ~ c.,
is expected to begin operations this week.
There is a move on foot to get a new
manufacturing enterprise for Sanford.
prominent men here are behind the move
ment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
BRAxToN's SUFFRAGE PLAN.
Differs From Others Before Virginia Convsn.
ton.
(Bv the Associated Press. J


Richmond, Va. Nov. 12.-The Constitu-
tional Convention was in session three
hours today, considering the report of the
Committee ON County Government which
was nearly completed. An order was
made that hereafter the body shall meet
daily at 10 a. m. and adjourn at D. m.
Mr. Braxton presented new suffrage
plan, which was referred The Commit
tee on the Executive Department submit
ted it's report to the convention COM
mittee was appointed to confer with a
similar body from the House of Delegates
to see il both bodies may not transact
business in the same hall. The con-
vention adjourned at 1 p. m, until 10
O'Clock tomorrow.
The main difference between Mr. Brax-
toms plan and those heretofore offered is
that the former embodies grandfather
clause among the qualifications of voter
as follows:
Ale shall heretofore serve, in time
of war, in the army or navy of the Uni
ted States or of the Confederate States
or of some State of the United States and
have been honorably discharged from
such service; or
BILE shall have been entitled on the
first day of January. 1850. or at any time
prior thereto to vote, or own property
under the laws of the State of the United
States wherein he then resided? or
'C-He shall have heretofore, and since
the first day of January, 1885, been regu-
larly enrolled and enlisted in the active
militia of this State; or
"D-He shall have, rior to the first day
of January. 1902. becpome a naturalized
citizen of the United States; or
'E-He shall be a legitimate lneal de-
scendant of q person coming within the
description specified in one or more of
the previous subdivisions of this clause
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
A West Virginia Mining Town
Is Almost Wiped Out by Fire
(By the Associated Press.)

Cumberland, Nd, Nov. 12.-The mining
town of Thomas, West Virginia, on the
West Virginia Central and Pittsburg Rail-
road was almost wiped out by fire, which
started at O'Clock this morning under
Gersburger's Hotel. The town was without
fire protection and the frame houses fell
easy prey to the flames. Twenty business
houses and seventy dwellings were con-
sumed. The Catholic church, opera house.
Gersberger and Reynolds hotels, the jail.
the water station and several houses be-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
THE NEW CONSTITUTION.
Alabama's Majority For it Will Probably
Reach Thirty Thousand
(By the Associated Press.

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. 12-The new
constitution has been ratified by large
majority. 1t will probably reach thirty
thousand, and will not fall below twenty
five thousand The anti ratificationists
charge fraud in number of counties
notably Jefferson, Dallas and Pickens
This county gave $500 majority for the
new constitution. General Shelly, chair
man of the observation-disclosures, claims
that he sas Wop the fekk but rather in
dicates that he does not expect to have
it SO recorded. He states, however, that
he will push the fight to the bitter end.
All things told. the new constitution has
been adopted and will be the law OF
Alabama
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
To Bore..For Oil in Georgia.
(By the Associated Press.)

Rome, Ga. Nov. 12.-The Rome Pc
troleuln and Iron Company began op-
ecaticns here today. The company was
incorporated in South Dakota, having
a paid in capital stock of 81 ,000, 900 and
the main office is in Chicago. 1t is the
purpose of the company to bore for oil
in this county and to mine ore in Ala
bama and Georgia. The company has
an option on 1900 acres near Rome and
it is reported will sink oil wells. B. F.
Saylor is president and manager.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
Agent Of the Junta Arrested.
(By the Associated Press.)

CatDalogan, Island of Samar, Nov. 12.-
Daz, the President of Tacloban, Island
CT Leyte, who has been proved to be an
agent OF the Filipino Junta at Hong Kong,
mas neen arrested. Many discriminating
papers, duplicating numerous officials.
were seized at the time of his arrest.
The gunboat Leyte ras discovered sig
nal station working on the Island of Leyte
and communicating with insurgents on
the Island of Samar by the f1ashlight sys-
TEN. Three operators were arrested and
the station was destroyed. The men con-
fessed that many recruits have been sent
from Leyte to Samar
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
.SCHLEY COURT WILL
GIVE OUT NOTHING
Public Will Know Its Verdict
Through Long.
ALL MUST WAIT I'LL THEN
Henry Clay Mcdowell Will Get the
Virginia Judgeship.
A REPUBLICAN, SUPPORTED BY YERKes
The Cano Commission Has Full Meeting. Ia
lis Report to the President the Com
mission win Fayorthe Nicar-
aguan Route.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, Nov. 12.-The Schley
Court of Inquiry resumed it's work at
10 O'clock today and adjourned shortly
after 1890. 1t was stated most posi-
lively after the session that not the
slightest inkling of the nature of the
courts verdict would be obtainable
before it is rendered formally and
that no statement whatever, not even
regarding the progress of the work.
would be given to the public. 1t is the
purpose of the court to have Secre-
tary Longs announcement of the find
ing news in the strictest sense of the
word.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
Craft Succeeds sapp as Collector.
(By he Associated Press

Washington, Nov. 12.-The contest over
the Kentucky international revenue col
lectorship was settled today At the
conclusion OF a conference between the
President and Senator Daboe, Represen-
tative Boreing and Commissioner of In
ternal Revenue Yerkes, the President
appointed E. A. Craft to succeed C. e.
Sapp as collector o fthe fifth GouisvilIe)
district, and Geo. w. Leiberth. collector
OF the sixth lCovington) district, to sue
ceed u. ~. Coniingore The latter is
tn present collector and was candidate
for re-aDpointment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
Turning Over Carter's PROPERTY
(By the Associated rress.

SS.T
Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. n.-Another step to
further the proceedings brought by the
Government against the property OF
Ober.ln NJ. Carter was taken in the Unit
ed states Circuit Court today. Attorney
Horace q. Stone, representing the con-
victed army officer and his relatives, car
ried out part OF the agreement recently
signed hy t"rnir@ o''"r siytv thousand
dollars IN railroad bonds, a note for Sill
600 and $500 in cash. These will be kept
in the possession offReceiver Max Whit
ner pending settlement of the contro-
versy
This makes the total amount received
up to date about 100000. Another por-
tion is still to be transferred to the re-
ceiver, and this will bring the total to
almost $780,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
American Woman in Trouble.
(By the Associated Press. }

Paris, Nov. 12.-Next Saturday has
been fixed for hearing of the charge
against the American woman giving her
name as Falconer, and describing herself
as the wife OF wealthy Florida planter.
who was arrested Saturday last at
Cherbourg as the American liner st.
Paul was about sailing, owing to her
attempt to leave France with baggage,
which had been illegally attached in an
action brought by we'll known Paris
dressmaker 30 recover four dresses pur-
chased hv her.
The amount of he claim is 100
francs. RS. Falconer' is liable to a
long term OF imprisonment. but the
dressmaker continues iIdisposed to press
the case against ber
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
Old Spanish Coins Found.
(By the Associated Press )

Mobile, Ala, Nov. 12.-The British
schooner Union, which arrived here
Monday, brought twenty-five pounds of
Spanish gold in coin and bars, found
in Central American waters near CAY
man Brac by Captain Magnus and his
associates. The coins bear the date of
1853. The coins found are valued at
between $4,000 and $1,000
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
Kitchener Locates De Wet.
(By the Associated Press.l

London, Nov. 12.--Lord Kitchener. in
dispatch from Pretoria dated Mon
day, Novembere IL, presents his weekly
report and incidentally locates Gen.
De Wet in the northeastern part of the
Orange River Colony. ell says the
Beers have recently been collecting un-
der his leadership and that the British
are now moving to disperse them.
LORD Kitchener gives the Boer cas-
ualties since November 4th as 63 killed,
l05 wounded, 10A captured and 45 sur
rendered.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
Forests Blaze in Three States;
Farmers Fight to Save Homes.
(By the Associated Press.)

St. Louis, Mo-, Nov. 12.-According to
dispatches received here forest fires are
raging in the vicinity of Red Bud and
Alto Pass, H., Poplar Bluff, Mo-, and
Sedgwick Arkansas. North of Red Bud
The woods along the Black creek and
Richland creek bottoms are on fire and
the farmers are fighting hard to save their
homes.
Farm property in the vicinity to Alto
Pass. ILL., sin great danger from forest
fires, which are raging in the timber west
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
TO WORK IN SOUTHERN MILLS.
Two Hundred Employees From the Nashua
Mills in New Hampshire
lBy the Associated Press J

Nashua, n. H., Nov 12.-1t is estimated
that more than 200 of the,employes of the
cotton mills of this city are about to leave
town to be employed in mills in the
South. This is the result. it Is claimed,
OF the short hour system that has recently
been adopted by the Nashua Manufacture
ing Company and the Jackson company
which, it is claimed, is equivalent to a
reduction in wages of IL per cent
Representatives of Southern cotton
mills noting the condition came to this
city Offering inducements to the mill
hands TO go South.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
New Railroad For Alabama,
(By the Associated Press }

Montgomery, Nov. 12.-Articles of in
corporation were filed today with Secre-
tary of State for the Long Branch Coal
Railroad Company. 1t is proposed to
build line from a point on the Birming-
ham Mineral Railroad in a northerly di-
rection to the Long Branch coal fields
in Blount county, with authority to ex-
tend to Warrior Alabama, on the main
line of the Louisville and Nashville rail-
road. The incorporators are officials of
the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
RELEAsED UNDER DOND.
The Three Men Charged With Robbing Richon
the Jeweler.
Special to News and observer)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Winston Salem, n. c.. Nov. 12.-Wil-
liam Shade, E. Hammond and Jas. Puck
ley, the three white gamers who were
arrested here during the Fair and bound
ever to the Superior court on the charge
of robbing William Richon, of Chicago, of
$3.50, this afternoon put up $500 in cash
($100) each. and were released from JAIL
They left on the next train going north
At the trial before Mayor Eaton. their
bonds were fixed at $500 each He re-
fused to reduce them until an agreement
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13

and south of there. The fire is BURNING
within half mile of town and terrific
gale is blowing.
Forest fires have broken ont south cf
Poplar Bluff, Mo. The sky is covered
with dense volumes of smoke ard gre at
damage to property is feared.
\ telegram from Sedgwick, Ark, states
that the plant of the Culver Lumber ard
Manufacturing Company was burning with
several hundred thousand feet of lum-
ber. The plant ignited from forest
fire.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
THE ATLANTIC COAST LINE.
Annual Meeting at Richmond the 18th Divi-
dends on Preferred Stock
(special TO News and Observer

Wilmington, n. c., Nov. 12-The regu-
lar annual meeting of the Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad will be held at the Offices
of the company, in Richmond, at noon,
November 18th Notices to this effect
were issued today. Also five boards of
directors of the company have declared
dividend Of 2h per cent on the pre-
ferred capital stock, the same due and
payable at the office of the treasurer in
Wilmington on November 18th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
Southern Surgeons Convene
tBy the Associated Press.)


Richmond, Va, Nov. 12.-The South
orn Surgical and genealogical Associa,
tion convened here this morning. The
address of welcome was delivered by
Hon. Eppa Hunton, of Fauquier coun-
ty. Ben Johnston, of this city, an
pounced the convention program.
\ DR.. Simons, of Charleston, S. c., pres
ident of the association. was present
but did not deliver his address, this be-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
a Desth and q Promotion.

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, Nov. 12-The death OF
Col. 'ohn w French. which occurred at
Atlanta yesterday will promote Lieut..
Colonel Jas. Miller to be Colonel. Major
F. w. Mansfield. to be Lieut.. Colonel
and Captain Jas. B. jackson to be major.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
Cur Consul General at Apia Dead.

tBy the Associated Press.)
washington, Nov. ia cablegram re-
celVed at the State Department today
from Auckland New Zealand, announces
the death at Apia, Samao, on October
18th OF Luther w. Osborn, United States
Consul General at Apia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
The Hancock Coming Home.
(By the Associated Press, ,

Washington, Nov 12.-A cablegram from
Nagasaki received at the War Department
today saying that the Hancock had ar
rived at that port today and would sail
tomorrow for San Francisco. The Han
cock brings the belated passengers of the
Sheridan and the Warren The dispatch
also states that the Sheridan is out OF
dry dock, and will be repaired so that
she can sail about November 10th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
The Virginia Launched.
(By the Associated Press

0SsT
Richmond, Va, Nov. 12-The Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway steamboat Vir-
glnia was launched at the Tripp Ship
Yard here today. Just before the time ap-
pointed for the launching some of the
tlrnbers under the boat gave way, and the
aaftt plunge was impromptu. Mr.. l.. NJ.
Seay, yard employee, had his leg
crushed in the accident, but no one else
was hurt. The boat was not damaged.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
Fire in a Montreal Factory.

(By the Associated Press.)
Montreal Nov. i2.--Fire in the fac
tory of the Dominion Tobacco Company
this afternoon caused a loss of $4,000:
insured. There were 200 men and girls
at work at the time, but they all got out
safely
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
Death of Mrs. A. G. Lyman.

Especial to News and Observer)
Newbern. N. c., Nov 12.--Mrs A. G.
Hyman, formerly of Goldsboro, reject of
the late Thos. G. Hyman, died at 2:3O
O'Clock this afternoon. from blood poison
ing. She was also suffering from dipthe-
ria. Four children, all adults, survive her
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-11-13
Rev. A. r. Shaw Called TO Ports mouth

Especial to the News and Observer)
Henderson, N. c., Nov. 12.-Rev A.
r. Shaw, pastor of the Henderson Pres
byterian church, has been unanimously
called to the First Presbyterian
Church, Portsmouth, Va.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-07-11
HILLS PLANS SIGNIFICANT. :.
May Force Northern Pacific Railroad
Official to Resign.

Chicago, July 3.-The fact that Pres.
ident James j. Hill, of the Great North.
ern has made his plans to be in New
York when j. Pierpont Morgan gets
home from Europe is considered sig.
nitlcant, in view of the reports that
Mr.. Hill desires to have certain i'm.
portant changes made in the
executive staff of the North
ern Pacific. These changes it
is claimed cannot be made without
Mr.. Morgan's sanction. 1t is generally
believed the appointment of Second
Vice President Miller, Of the Great
Northern to be General Traffic Dicet-
or of the Great Northern, Northern Pa.
cific and Chicago, Burlington and Quin-
cy combination will be acquiesced in
by Nh. Morgan. Such an arrangement
it is believed, will place President Mil.
Ter of the Northen Pacific in an awk,
ward position and force him to resign
the presidency of the road.