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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-15
LIQUOR AND a COWHIDE.
Sensational Case in Which Figure a Judge
and Preacher.
(By the Associated Press.)

Richmond, Va, Jan. 14.-After hearing
for nearly four hours arguments from
both sides, the Legislative Committee on
Courts of Justice, sitting in the case of
Judge Clarence J. Campbell. of Amherst
county this afternoon, rendered it's de-
cision outlining the scope of the investi-
cation which is to ensue. 1t was de-
termined by the committee that the fol-
lowing features shall be gone into thor
oughly:
First. The trial of the liquor cases.
the local conditions in Amherst, and the
charges TO the grand jury criticised by
the Rev. Mr.. Crawford.
Second. The criticism in the Christian
Federation.
Third The contempt proceedings and
the trial of Mr.. Crawford
Fourth. The assault.
Fifth The trial and acquittal of Judge
Campbell
The Campbell case is one of the most
remarkable and sensational in the b;s-
tory OF the Virginia Judiciary. Craw-
ford indulged in newspaper criticism of
Judge Campbell, and was tried in the
latter's court for contempt and acquitted
The judge on leaving the bench cow
hided Crawford. Subsequently Campbell
was tried in his own court and acquitted
but a legislative investigation of Camp
bell was demanded by citizens of Ans
herst, many members of the bar and
many of the newspapers of the State.
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Has Congress Power to Say
Necessity Exists?
IF so PREPARE The BILL
The Chairman Of the House Judiciary Committee
Introduces Sweeping Resolution Which
is Referred 10 The Committee
on Rules.
(By the Associated Press }

Washington, Jan. 14-The chairman
OF the Judiciary committee of the House
today introduced the following resolu-
ton:
Resolved, that the Committee on the
Judiciary be and is hereby directed to
investigate and report to this House,
with all convenient speed the opinion
of that committee as to the power of
Congress to declare that necessity has
arisen for taking possession of all coal,
coal beds and coal mines in the United
States, and all lines of transportation,
agencies, instruments and vehicles of
commerce necessary for the transporta-
ton of coal and that if in the opinion
Of that committee the power exists and
necessity for the exercise of such pow
er has arisen that that committee forth
with report to this House a bill declar-
ing the necessity, providing fully and in
detail the occasion, modes, conditions and
agencies for said appropriation that will
fully and completely exhaust the power
of Congress in that regard.
The resolution was referred to the
Committee on Rules, which consists of
the Speaker, Messrs. Grosvenor ard Dali
zell Republicans and Richardson and
Underwood, Democrats.
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UP TO HIGHEST COURT
Wise Carries His FightAgainst
Suffrage Clause in Vir.
ginia stitution.
CBy the Associated Press.1

Washington, Jan. 1.-two cases in
volving the franchise rights of the col
ored male adults of the State of Virginia
under the new Constitution of that State
have been docketed in the Supreme Court
of the United States by John S. Wise.
The cases originated in the United States
Circuit Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia and were adversely passed upon
! last November, Chief Justice Fuller
being on the bench at that time.
One case was an application for writ
of prohibition and the other an applica-
tion for writ of injunction, the pur-
pose in both instances being to have the
court prohibit the Virginia State Can
vassing Board from canvassing the vote
for Congressman at the last general cleo
tion on the ground that the restrictions
placed upon voters by the new State Con-
stitution are in contravention of the
Federal Constitution.
The first case was a proceeding in
law and the second in equity, but the
court refused to entertain either of them
alleging that it was without Jurisdiction
as the cases were political and the State
itself must necessarily be a party to the
proceedings.
In his assignment of errors bringing the
cases to the Supreme Court Mr.. Wise at
tempts to controvert these points. He
contends the jurisdiction of the court and
on the point as to State interest says:
''The subject of the prayer was not to
compel the State to do anything but to
prohibit the officers OF the State from
violating plain duty
In concluding his statement, Mr. Wise
says:
Petitioners by council, in view of the
Importance of this case, will, upon it's
hearing petition the honorable, the Su-
preme Court of the United States for
leave to discuss the subject freely and
will ask that they be not strictly con-
fined to the specifications of error set
forth"
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TWELVE MEN BLOWN
TO ATOMS.
Explosion in Powder Mill.
Miraculous Escape of
James Preston.
(By the Associated Press.)

Nanaimo, B. c., Jan. 14.--A terrific ex-
plosion occurred at the Hamilton Pow
der Company's works, Departure Bay,
this morning. George Simonetta, James
Fulforte and ten Cinnamon were killed.
Only one body. that of Chinaman, was
recovered. These were absolutely blown
to fragments.
The guncotton storage house exploded
first, the concussion exploding the gelig
mite in the drying house, 400 feet away,
where the great loss of life is supposed
to have occurred. The ground was eX-
cavated to depth of six feet where the
buildings stood, Ehe buildings were
blown into kindling wood and scattered
with fragments OF human flesh over sew
eral acres. The tramway was torn up
and a length of steel rails twihed spiral
ly around tree, like a whip lash,
James Preston, a nitro -glycerine maker,
had a miraculous escape and owed his
life to his cooness. He was running his
machinery 1000 feet from the explosion,
when it occurred. and was thrown down.
The window and part of the wall were
blown in but he kept his machinery run
ming in spite of the concussion, which al
most stopped it, and never left his post,
thus preventing third explosion.
The works are three miles from Nanai-
mo and broken windows here testify to
the tremendous force of the explosion.
The mana cement states that it is utterly
impossible TO assign any cause. No wit
nesses survived
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New Ship Company Organized.
(By the Associated Prcss.)

Mobile. Ala, Jan. 1.-THE Commercial
Steamship Company has been organized
here with capitalization Of 100000
The company is organized for owniiH
steamships for charter purposes espe
cially fruit importers of Mobile MOS
of the capital is subscribed by Mobile
men, the remainder being subscribed at
Bergen, Norway, from which place the
movements Of the steamers Will be di-
rected The company has purchased the
Norwegian steamer Brulatton, and all
the steamers will fly the Norwegian flag.
The officers of the company are: Rolf
Zeburg, president; John B. Ccfalu, vice
president; lingo Seldom, secretary and
treasurer
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Gould in Absolute Control,
(By the Associated Press.)

Richmond, Va, Jan. 14.-An afternoon
paper states that it is known from
sources aholutely and indisputably trust
worthy that Frank Jay Gould paid
George E. Fisher 81, 100000 for all of his
interests in the Virginia Passenger and
Power Company, which controls power
plants and the extensive trolley lines
of Richmond and vicinity.
Mr.. Gould refused, it is said, to pur-
chase unless he could obtain controll-
ing interest in all of the properties. Mr..
Fisher finally consented and the deed
of transfer was drawn up and signed.
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Three things that beat a drum for noise
are a small boy and two drum sticks.
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ENROLL M{NT BILL
PASSED BY HOUSE
Work to be Done in the Sec
retary of States Office.
CODE QUESTION REFERRED
Alexander, of Tyrre, VANS to Pension all
Widows of Confederate Soldiers no Matter
When Maried---No Prison Stripes
for Petty Offenders.

The House had another short session
Yesterday that had nevertheless, con-
siderable meat in it.
One result of the day is that hereafter
the enrolling of bills will be done in the
Secretary of States office, at the rate
Of ten cents a typewriter page, with
one carbon copy
The Finance Committee, to which the
Senate Bill on this subject was referred,
reported it favorably, and the House
passed it without dissenting voice.
bill introduced by Mr.. Waddill, of
Forsyth, provides that persons convicted
of crimes not felonies and sentenced to
the roads, shall not wear prison stripes,
but some uniform to be selected by the
Board of Commissioners of the county
in which they are at work.
The Joint resolution introduced by
Senator Vann on the subject of Code re-
vision, came over to the House and was
referred to the Judiciary Committee.
The resolution is for the appointment of
q joint committee three IN the part of
the Senate and five en- the part of the
codifcation of the laws of North Caro-
lima, and as early as practicable to draft
and submit a proper bill, providing for
such codfication.
Mr. Alexander, of Tyrrell, came to the
aid of widows of Confederate soldiers,
with a bill reinstating all widows who
were dropped from the roll by reason OF
chapter 332, Laws of 1901, the Pension
law, which required that the marriage
should have taken place prioT to April,
1865 The chapter is amended by strik-
ing out all of section one from the word
States" down to and including the fig
ures 1855"
This leaves out the proviso that the
widow must have been married to the
soldier or sailor before April 1st 1865,
and substitutes no other date.
PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.
The House was called to order at eleven
o'clock by Speaker Gattis. The opening
PRAYER was by Rev ]. B. Hurley, Of the
Methodist church.
PETITIONS.
Hooker, of Beaufort: Appointing of a
justice of the peace for Beaufort county.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE.
Chairman Doughton, of the Finance
Committee, reported favorably the Sem
ate Bill regulating enrolment of bills.
Chairman Foy, of the Committee on
Engrossment, reported that bills were
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BILLS INTRODUCED.

Davidson, of Buncombe: To allow
Ashcville to issue bonds.
Davidson, of Buncombe: To amend
charter of Ashcville.
Alexander, of Tyrell: For relief of
widows of Confederate veterans.
Duncan, of Sampson: To change boun-
dary lines.
Carson, of Alexander: To incorporate
the Bank of Alexander.
Hooker, of Beaufort: To prohibit the
sale of liquor near Cove Point church,
in Beaufort county.
Hooker, of Beaufort: To appoint JUS
tices of the peace in Beaufort county.
Hooker, of Beaufort: To regulate fish
ing in Pamlico river
Lucas, of Hyde: To allow Hyde county
to levy special tax.
Morton, of New Hanover: To amend
Continued on Fourth Page)
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Tug Aground Near New Bern.
(Bv the Assooiatde Prcss.l }

New Bern, ~ c., Jan. 1.-THE tug
Curtin, towing the barges Emma ana
Bessie and others, sailed from here Sat
urday for Philadelphia. The barge ran
aground soon after leaving and is still
fast, waiting for high water to free her.
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Fast on Goose Quill Beach.
(By the Associated Press.) J

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 1.-THE Norwegian
steamer Ydun, Captain Christensen,
from Cardenas, Cuba, for Richmond, is
aground on Goose Quill Beach in the
James River. The steamer was draw
ing 141S feet of water and loaded with
scrap iron. The tug Joseph M. Clark
has gone to assist her off.
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Attempt to Float Lightship.
(By the Associated Press.

(By the Associated Press.)
Norfolk, Va, Jan. 14.-Captain French,
a wrecker, left last night with the tug
Sallie and pontoons to try to float the
new lightship, built at Petersburg which
has been ashore for about a week up
the James River.
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correctly engrossed and sent to the Sen
RESOLUTIONS

BY ]. C. Bowman, of Mitchell, asking
that his proper mileage be determined
by reference of the matter to the Com
mittee on Salaries and Fees.
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eastern and larger part of the island of
Cuba, by establishing direct rail con-
necuons between Havana, Sancto Es-
pirito, Puerto Principe and Santiago de
Cuba, and to open up a vast extent Of
new and attractive country for settle
ment, and cultivation" The new line
will also add largely to the attractions
Cuba offers to tourists, for it viii make
many important and interesting places
and districts easily accessible which
have been rarely visited.
Along the main line are to be found
great areas of land of the richest de-
scription, well watered and in most
cases well wooded, suitable for sugar
cane, tobacco, Indian corn, cotton. cof-
fee, cocai, and all of the fruits of the
tropical and subtropcal REGIONS. 9th
er districts are peculiarly adapted to
cattle; indeed cattle do well every
where, for the grasses are luXuriant
and highly nutritious, and there is
usually an abundance of water. Around
the coast are to be found many excel
lent harbors, and it is reported and be-
lieved that the uneXplored part of the
island contains much hidden mineral
wealth.
The interior, which is sparsely popu-
lated, is comparatively level, and large
ly covered with hardwood timber, and
while the soil of the different districts
| is generally of extraordinary fertility,
some places are more desirable than
others, both in this respect and in re-
! gard to healthfulness. On the whole,
! the climate is for the tropics, a toler-
able one, and the island will soon be
rendered more healthy by foreign irri-
cation drainage, and an improved sys-
tenn of sanitation. The northern EN-
Iployes of the Cuban company have as
| fst11n han FY..r, -
kind, Notwithstanding their employ
ment on railway construction under
conditions not always favorable to
! health. Unlike many of the West In
dia islands, Cuba is entirely free from
| poisonous reptiles, and has fewer mos
quito and similar pests than any other
southern regions.
There are no obtainable government
lands in Cuba; practically all of the
lands are held by individuals, and in
the eastern half of the island they are
usually held in large areas. No syste-
matte land survey has yet been made,
and the large tracts are mostly in ir-
regular forms and their boundaries are
difficult to define and trace; land titles
in the unOccupied and in the newly-set-
tied parts of Cuba are in many cases
| defective and need strict investigation
| though the government has recently
taken steps toward the perfection of
titles.
Not the least important and remark
able feature in connection with this
modern Cuban railway enterprise is
the combination of American and Brit
/ ish interests and influences. The in
| ternauonal infusion is in happy con-
sonance with similar existing vested in
terests, on the island, and has already
produced unmistakable evidence of a
very promising future for Cuba. COM
mercidliy, politically, socially and gem
| erally-Scientific American.
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ton of Senator Achi the bill for the
Incorporation of cities was made the
order of.the day for Tuesday night.
The bill eXemptng the Kona-Kau
railway from the payment of taxes for
period of five years passed third
reading.
A petition signed by seventy citizens
that asked that the general liquor laws
be amended 50 that the consent of a
majority of property owneres within a
block of the proposed saloon be requir-
ed was presented by Senator Dickey.
Favorable report on the bill to publish
the United States court decisions as APP
piled to this Territory was made by
the Judiciary committee. Favorable
report was also made on the bill relat-
ing to partnerships.
Senate Bill No. 94A relating to wills
passed third reading as did Senate bill
No. "a amending the act to regulate
names.
Action on Senate Bill No. 46 was con-
tinued until Wednesday. This act
seeks to give Territorial banks the
power to collect rents and act as ad-
miniStratOr.
Senate Bill No 12S relating to liens
and judgments passed third reading
A recess was taken until p. m.
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A MOVE AGAINST
THE JAP ANESE
MEETING OF MECHANICS AND
ARTISANS IN HILO, HAWAII. TO
PROTEST..

HILO, March 27.-The HIlo Trib Ire
publishes the following concerning thu
meeting held to take action against the
employment OF Japanese in skilled
trades.
Twenty-four different lines of skilled
labor were represented at the mas
meeting last Saturday night at Fire
mans Hall, which convened for the
purpose of solving tie problem of the
encroachment of the japanese. In The
hall there were at least one hundred
and fifty, gathered to near what the
skilled artisans had to say CONCERNING
Nthe peculiar problems that confront
them in Hawaii. The meeting was sue
cessful from the standpoint of interest
shown and the men went about the
business in hand in the most approved
style. Mr.. II, Kendall was made chair
man of the meeting.
Speeches were made by representa-
tives of the trade. All were agreed
that the competition of the japanese is
a force that threatens to ostracise the
white skilled laborer, especially in the
building and mechanics trade. A solu-
ton of the problem is a hard nut to
crack. The drift of the proceedings
was in the direction of a hope for leg
islative action. 1t was suggested by
some that only licensed tradesmen
should be permitted to do work in the
Territor. and that licenses be issued by
the Territory only to American citi-
Zens.
Mr.. A. Richley, whom it is charged,
taught the Japanese in this community
all they know about carpenterinS and
contracting was called upon to speak.
He told OF his experience in construct
ing the Peacock building. In his con-
tract there was a provision against the
employment of Asiatics. AS a result,
said MIR, Rickley. l lost lot of money
on the job. Since that time Mr.. Rich
ley has succeeded in building opera
tons by the employment of japanese
10 which he claims necessity drove him.
Mr., Terry spoke in similar strain.
The result of the meeting was the APP
pointment of one man from each trade,
forming a committee which will report
at Firemans' hall tomorrow night
This committee consists of the follow
ing:
Carpenters, II. Kendall; Plumbers, J.
M. Cameron; Painters, f. Fuhr; Brick
layers and Stonemason, L. Very;
HorseshOers, Otto Graft; Electricians,
A r. Hancock; Machinists, j. McNail
Millmen, A. j. Patterson; Blacksmiths,
r. f., Byrne; BARRIERS, j. Carvalho;
Tailors, c. Lehman BoilermakeTs,
Fred Naylor; Watchmakers and Jewel.
ers. j. ID. Kennedy; Turner's, Capt. II.
f. Ludwig StevedOres, p. Hale; Bak-
ers, II. LudlOff; Harnessmakers, w
Todd; Printers, l.. NJ Thompson;
Railroad men, J. "A, MCGUIRE; Laun-
drymen, A, NJ. Cowl; Transfers, A.
McAulton; Gun and Locksmith, +. c.
Beamer; Fishermen, John Herring
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WASHED OVERHEARD.
Antonio, a Filipino, employed on the
Paauhau plantation, while engaged at
the landing on Monday, March %, was
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-03-30
CUBA HAS
NEW RAILROAD
RAIL COMMUNICATION THROUGH
EXTENSIVE AREAS OF LAND.

Today Cuba enjoys a through line Of
railway communication from one end
If the island to the other, running
through the very heart of the country.
There are also several branch lines
some in course of construction, and
others in contemplation. The most i'm
portant branches soon to be opened are
those running across the island con-
Meeting Santiago de Cuba with the Bay
of Nipe and Jugaro with San Francisco,
and two smaller lines forming a con-
nection with Sancto Espirito al one end
Of the trunk line and Holguin at the
other,
The railroad is of standard gauge,
and its bridges are of steel and mason
ry; its equipment will be similar to
that of the best American railways,
and 1T is intended to run through
sleeping cars between Havana and
Santiago de Cuba-a distance OF nearly
900 miles.
The main object of this new railroad
is stated to be 1.-The development of the
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-03-30
REVIVED A
DEFEATED BILL
SENATE BILL ON GARNISHMENTS
RECONSTRUCTED THIS MORNING
AND PASSED.

Although the Senate Bill in regard
to garnishments was knocked out last
Saturday. There were IA suthclenL
number of senators favorable to the
measure present this morning to put
the measure through. 1t was defeated
last week largely by the Home Rule
votes. This morning Senator Woods
moved to reconsider the bill and make
it the order of the day. This motion
prevailed and when the measure was
finally called it was passed
Senator Nakapaahu was present this
morning for the first time in a number
of weeks He has been i'll.
Senator Isenberg introduced his bill
prohibiting gambling and enabling the
police to suppress gambling. On mo-
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counties this season
There was some anxiety caused by
the Crockett factory closing down, but
it is certainly only a temporary shut
down, for the same company that owns
the plant is paying expenses and rent
on property which will be seeded to
beets this year, and it certainly would
not grow the vegetables unless they
were to be converted into sugar when
they are ready to be crushed.
There is a lot of work connected with
preparing the ground properly for SUI
gar beets and at present the company
is working about 100 men and $50 head
of horses on the 1000 acres in the south
ern part of the county. Before the
last storm a portion of the land was
irrigated, but it will not be necessary
to use water for some time to come, as
plenty of moisture was received to put
the ground in good shape.
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BYAUTHORITN
NOTARIES PUBLIC.

All Commissions as Notary Public
throughout the territory issued prior
to the Both day of June, A. d. 1900, are
hereby recalled, and new commissions
will be issued in their stead on being
applied for.
LORRIN ANDREWS,
Attorney General, Territory of Hawaii
Attorney Generals Office,
March 80, 1903
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BIG SUGAR BEET ACREAGE
More Ground Win BE Planted Than
Ever Before.

STOCKTON. March lS.--The largest
acreage ever planted to sugar beets in
san Joaquin county viii be seeded this
season. The first planting is already
up, and at intervals of from two to
three weeks more seed viii be placed in
the ground so that not all OF the crop
will mature at the same time and
crowd the factory at Crockett which
handles the vegetables. Between Tracy
and Bethany i'm San Joaquin county
about 1000 acres will be put in beets
while about the same acreage viii be
seeded IN Contra Costa and SOlanO
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VIEW ADVERTISERS EMS
A Bargain.

A fine large Building lot on the
slopes OF Punchbowl graded and ter-
raced, and commanding a beautiful
view of Diamond Head and the sea, is
offered for sale at a bargain. The
place is high and dry, yet not two min
utes distance from the Rapid Transit
cars. Just the place for home out of
town as far as dust and smoke are
concerned, yet within such an easy
distance that a man could have plenty
of time to go home to lunch.
Anyone interested can have full par
ticulars at this office.
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KING STREET, COR. SMITH
KATsEY BLOCK
HONOLULU

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washed overheard and drowned. His
body was not recovered. Hawaii Her
laid.
HITO EIsKS.
The Hilo Elks have elected the fol-
lowing officers A. G. McKenney. EN-
allied Ruler; L. NJ. Whitehouse, Esteem
ed Leading Knight; II. Wears, Es-
teemed Loyal Knights A. b. Loben-
stein, steemed Lecturing Knight; c.
Bell, Secretary; w. r. Balding, Treas
urer; w. II. Little, Tiler; Il. N. Holmes
Trustee.