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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-22
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
Mr.. Alex j. Field Explains its OBJ
jectS.

Mr. Alex. j. Field, of this city. WAS
interviewed as to the provisions of
the bill introduced by his request in
both branches of the legislature on
yesterday, proposing three amend
ments to the constitution, and he said
II have drafted this bill of my own
motion, but l trust it will meet with
the approval of the members. There
really seems no good reason why the
bill should not pass as all three of
the proposed amendments are per-
fectly just: and if adopted by the peo-
pie will greatly relieve future legis-
latures from the great pressure OF
business, which is owing heavier
and heavier each session. A very
large part of the legislation now en-
acted is of private of special nature
which could be done better under
general laws through some of the de-
partments.
"The Temperance Amendment if
adopted. will relieve the legislature of
many perplexing questions in the flu
ture. The Treasury Amendment may
be the law now but it is not generally
so understood, and it is well to put
the subject beyond question. The
Corporations Amendment will not
only secure a better system of grant
ing and amending municipal and 9TH
er charters, but will lift great bur-
den from the legislature.
'At present we only prohibit special
legislation on four subjects, while
many of the states prohibit special
acts on from twenty-five to thirty
subjects. When proposed amendments
are in line with the constitutions of
the great majority of the other states,
and are in keeping, with the growth Of
our ideas of popular government.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-22
\ SOUTHERN IRON TRUST.
A Syndicate Sail TO Have Been Form
ed to Coinbine the Companies.

Especial to News and Observer
New York. Feb. 21.--The board of
directors of the Tennessee Coal IL
Iron Company after meeting in this
city today. issued a statement denying
that negotiations We're in progress to
merge that company with other
Southern iron companies.
The statement is appended:
Whereas, the daily newspapers
continue to report that this company
has a representative negotiating for
It's amalgamation with other South
ern iron companies, we deem is Wise
at this time to place on record that
no such negotiations have been au-
thoriZed by the board of directors and
that none of It's officers is aware OF
such negotiations.
1t was reported this afternoon IN
Wall street that the control OF the
Tennessee Coal & Iron Company had
been purchased by u syndicate ana
that negotiations for a merger had
been conducted by this syndicate ana
not by the directors.
Joseph II. Hoadlcy of this city, who
was said to be interested in the syndt-
cate formed TO purchase the Tennes-
see Coal & Iron stocks made the fol-
lowing statement today:
"a syndicate has already been
formed to combine the Southern iron
companies and ii the caucuses now
befiiB held between Representatives
of the different companies result
satisfactorily three banking FIRMS viii
finance the DEAL"
Mr.. Hoadley declined to give the
names cf the barking houses.
Vp y HUB Il sd deta etabg
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-22
A BEAUTIFUL MARRIAGE.
Miss Maye Martin Thompson Becomes
the Wife of Mr.. Chas. Ii.
Swihart.

A beautiful home wedding took
place Monday night at the residence
of Capt. Mart. Thompson, on North
West street, when Miss Maye, the
beautiful daughter of Mr.. Thompson,
became the bride of Mr.. ChaS. Bliss
Swihart, of Ohio.
The parlor was beautifully decorat-
ed with palms, ferns and cut flowers.
1t was a quiet wedding, only the rel
atives and immediate friends of the
family being present. The beautiful
Episcopal ceremony was used. the
Rev. DR.. NJ. NJ. Marshall, of Christ
church, officiating. Mrs. Jas. l.. Fos-
ter played Memberships wedding
march as the party entered. There
were only two attendants. Mr.. Chas.
Fl. Jones, brother-in-law of the bride,
being best man, who gave the bride
away, and Miss Emma Thompson,
sister of the BRIDE was maid of honor.
The bride wore a blue tailOr-made
suit, with hat to match and carried
n shower bouquet of white carnations,
and the maid of honor was attired in
white and carried pink carnations.
The bride is the accomplished
daughter of Captain Thompson, and
is a native of Raleigh. Mr.. Swihart
is q native of Ohio. and has been in
Raleigh only a short while, but has
gained the confidence and esteem of
many friends, who join in heartiest
congratulations and wish them long
and happy journey through life.
Mr.. and Mrs. Swihart left on the
1880 train for a trip to Northern
points, after which they will make
their home in Dayton, Ohio
ACAnEvNlN
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For Free Cotton.
Continued from Page One.)

and the vote against them by the Re-
publican majority shows the utter
hypocricy of the Republican claim
with which we of the South are so
familiar: that the acquisition of the
Philippines was in order to open up
new markets for Southern cotton and
manufacturers of cotton. Ex-senator
Pritchard. formerly sang this song.
and he actually had some of our peo-
pie to believe it. His party had the
chance today TO do at least a little
something to that end and definitely
voted down Mr.. Webb's wise oDpor-
tune amendment.
The Committee on Interstate and
Foreign Commerce today favorably re-
ported Mr.. Small'S bill to amend the
act passed by the last session to con-
struct light house on Outer Diamond
Shoal off Cape Hatteras. The princi-
pal amendments are as follows: De-
creasing height from two hundred to
one hundred and fifty fet: that it may
be placed in water twenty-four feet
deep instead of thirty, and to increase
the compression of builders from five
hundred and ninety thousand to seven
hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
Representative Page has returned
from a short visit home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-22
A MILLION DOLLAR FIRE.
1t Occurs at the Hoosac Tunnel Docks
in CharlestONn.
(By the Associated Press.)

10y Tic ASSOCidl6u IIcSS.1
Boston, Mass, Feb. 21.-A loss esti-
mated at $1000.000 was caused by a
fire at the Hoosac Tunnel docks at
Charlestown early today. Two of the
largest piers We're burned. the Wilson,
Leyland-Furness line steamer Phila-
delphian was seriously damaged and
a large quantity of merchandise. both
on the docks and in the hold of the
Philadelphian was ruined or Destroy
ed. Five persons sustained injuries.
Chief steward John w. Fellows of
the Philadelphian. of Liverpool. Eng.
who is suffering from exposure in the
water and exhaustion, is in u danger
Gus condition. The others will re-
cover.
The principal loser is the oBston &
Maine Railroad Company. owner of
the docks. whose damage is placed at
100000. The loss to the Philadel-
phian also is serious not only to the
vessel but to the valuable cargo
which was in her hold. The loss on
merchandise which was on the docks.
it is thought. will bring the loss fully
up to $1,O00.000. The amount is
partly covered by insurance.
The steamers Daltonhall, Michigan
and Martello which were tied no at
nearby docks, narrowly escaped dam
age.
Chief Shaw of the StSate police to-
day ordered an investigation of the
fire. Although it has been generally
believed that spontaneous combustion
originated the blaze there is now some
suspicion that it was due to incendiar-
ism
The insurance companies VIII 1nStl-
tute a most searching investigation in
their own behalf.
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ACADEMY OF Music.
sDr. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde" and Other
Attractions for This Week.

CDR. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde" will be
seen at the Academy Thursday night
interpreted by a company that in its
every member is said to be most ell
cient. This is one of the most intense
stories of wierd interest and strange
characters; it is one of the strongest
plays that comes to the local stage,
and "the eternal fitness of things" is
carried out to the smallest detail in
costumes and settings. Mr.. Elwyn
Strong who is playing the lead is one
of Americas coming actors; he has
labored we'll and successfully and his
place in tho front rank is evidenced
by the reception that his play has
been meeting with. He is under good
management this season who nave
provided him with more sumptuous
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-22
RAILROAD TO GO BY AUCTION.
\ Decree Provides for the Sale Of tho
Farmvillc and Powhatan.
(By the Associated Press.)

Richmond. Va, Feb. 21.-In the
Law and Equity Court here To-Day
Judge Ingram caused a decree to be
entered providing for the sale of the
Farmville and Powhatan Railroad at
auction in front of the city hall at a
date hereafter to be fixed by commits
sioners appointed by the court.
The decree sets out that the COM
pany is hopelessly insolvent, and al
lows the deposit in the Merchants Ma
ticnal Bank, this city, within twenty
days OF a sum sufficient to discharge
lien and preferred claims.
The total debts of the road are L.
21,43S.96, according to the report of
the late commissioner, J. r. V. Daniel.
one half or more of this sum is bond
ed indebtedness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-22
MURDER IN SECOND DEGREE.
Lewis Jones Sentenced to Twenty
Years 1t Hard Labor.
Especial TO News and Observer

Especial TO News ana Observer
Dadcsboro, y. c.. Feb. 21.-The
trial Of Lewis y. Jones for the murder
of his wife on the 14th day of last
December came to an end today when
the jury after being out only about
two hours rendered their verdict of
guilty of murder in the second degree.
Judge Ward pronounced sentence on
him of twenty years at hard labor in
the penitentiary. Jones is about fifty
three years old.
Mr.. John w. Boswell, who accident
ally shot him self a few days ago, is
rel orted to be in dying condition.
A great majority of the people of
this county whom ] have heard eX-
press themselves want the Ward bill
to become a law. because they think
it is undemocratic to bestoW special
privileges, to say nothing of the good
that would inevitably come from stop
ping the liquor business in towns
where there is not adequate police
protection.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-22
GOrton's Ministries.

The management of Gorton'S Min
strels conceived a happy idea in the
stage arrangement of their new First
Part setting this season, which pro-
duces the effect of a company of min
strcls performing on the ilower-deck-
ed lawn of a southern winter resort.
The company is the strongest in the
long history of this organization, and
the costuming is worthy of special
mention. The company will be seen
at the Academy of Music Saturday
evening, Feb. 25.
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LIGHT HOUSE ON THE DIAMOND.
Amendment to Bill Increasing
Amount to be Paid Ecls Favor
ably Reported.
CBy the Associated Press

Washington, Feb. 21.-The House
Committee on Interstate and Foreign
Commerce today authorized 81 favor
able report on a bill amending the
act which grants Captain Eels, au
thority to construct a light house on
Diamond Shoals, Cape Hatteras, n. G.
The amount the government is to pay
for this light after it has stood for
five years is increased from $4,000
to $4,000.
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The Ward Bill BY ROusing
Big Vote.
Continued from Page Five.)

throwing his orders into the teeth
of the Legislature.
He declared that he had read
threats hurled at the Legislature that
men would read out as false to the
party and false to the best interests
of the Democracy, that his devotion
to duty and the party gave him the
right to say what he thought best
even if he differed with others.
He declared that the Chairman of
the Democratic party had written
that the Greensboro temperance plank
provided only for notifications OF the
Watts law, that he did not appear for
whiskey, but was present to defend the
great people of the State He declared
that for hours the platform commit
tee in Greensboro had wrestled with
the problem of the Watts law, and
that the endorsement was only quail
flied one. The true relief he held to
be a proper execution of the Watts law
and not more legislation, that Whiskey
manufacturers did not cause intemper-
ance but the sale of liquor, that the
smallest towns had the best police
protection.
In conclusion he predicted all kinds
of storm and wreck for the Demo-
cratic party if the Ward bill passed.
saying that fanaticism would immediate
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-22
BELIEVED TO BE SAFE CRACKER
Arrest of a Suspicious Character.
Police Looking for His Companion.

Especial to News and Observer
Lumberton, n. c.. Feb. 21..-For
some days two suspicious looking
white men have been loating around
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-22
production this year than any he has
ever been seen in heretofore.
T. T. f.
Jeffries Friday Night.

Champion James j. Jeffries is MAX
ing a big success of the revival of the
favoritc frontier drama "Davy Crock
ett.' He is being greeted evefy-
where by large audiences and the
consenus of opinion among the critics
of the newspapers where he has ap-
peared is that the role is one cmI-
nently suited to his character and dis
position. He is supported by u strong
company of clever players and will
appear here at the academy of Music
on Friday evening, Feb. "a. One OF
the extra attractions to the regular
performance will be the physical cul-
ture demonstration iii which the
champion and his wen known spar
ring partner, Yank Kenny, give an
illustration of scientific boxing in
three rounds. 1t, however, does not
take place until after the last act and
forms no part of the production it
Golf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-22

A mans capacity for work often
depends upon whether he is working
for himself or others.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-22
German at GoldsbOrO.

Goldsboro, N c., Feb. 21.-(Spe-
cial 1.-THE Cotillion Club gave de-
lightful german in the armory OF the
Goldsboro Rifles last night, which was
largely attended and highly enjoyed
by all of our young people whose good
fortune it was to be present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-22
Major London Closes.

Mayor Fl. A. London. of Pittsboro.
was the final speaker. He declared
he had not expected to speak, but
that he was always ready to talk for
temperance.
The chief argument he had heard
against the Ward bill was its effect on
the Democratic party, but that they
did not count when for it stood the
moral forces, virtue, intelligence and
the women of North Carolina. The
Democratic party is not based upon
the shifting sands of whiskey Whims
and kacrices, that if so it would be
entitled to defeat that it stood on a
better basis than this
He declared that the opponents of
the bill are not consistent, for two
years ago it was their cry that the
country was Disseminated against.
now they are satisfied with that and
the cry is that the discrimination is
against the towns. AS to Mr.. Wat
sons fear that the destruction OF the
Democratic party in his section would
come with the passage of the Ward
bill he could only say that with the
Watts bill the Democratic vote had
doubled in Chatham county and that
with measures for the best interests
no fear need be felt for the party He
urged that the bill be favorable re-
ported.
Then Mr.. McNinch moved to report
the bill favorably and this was car
rjed by vote of ~ to as follows:
For the Bill-Daniel, Laughing
house, Graham, of Lincoln, Winborne,
McNinch, Shipman. Hamkins. Joyner,
Frizzelle. Woodland of Pamlico. Can
ady. Feimster. White, Webb. Sentelle,
Harris Austin. Byrd Ryburn, Tur-
lington, Stickley, Murphey of Bun
combe. Mitchell. Rives, Mcqueen,
Fisher, Davis-27.
Against the Bill-Murphey of Row
an, Stokes. Grant. Patterson.
The two Republican members of the
committee voted against the bill. leav-
in TWO Democrats who opposed it. In
voting for the bill Mr.. Graham of Lin
coin, explained that he would offer an
amendment to require that two police
men be employed in towns where bars
might be sought to be established in
place of leaving this as optional with
the aldermen. Mr.. Winborne explain
ed that he would offer several amend
ments, these so drafted as to apply to
all towns alike.
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WOMAN and
SOCIETY.

There were here from Hender
son for 1.-The Wizard of o." Messrs.
Frank Robards, c. B. Gary, A. H.
Cheek, r. j. Worthal, S. S. Parham,
]. A. Moore. D. Y. Cooper, Jr., and
S. r. Chavasse.
Miss Alice Aycock. of Goldsboro.
is in the city the guest of Miss Jessa-
mine Higgs. She came to be present
at the ppa-Sigma. banquet last
night.
A marriage license was issued yes
terday to w. A. Bingham. of Smith
field, and Miss Ethel Hunnicutt. of
Raleigh.
Miss Lucy Gregory. of Elizabeth
city returned home yesterday after
visiting her friend Miss Mary
Broughton on New Bern Avenue.
Mrs. Walter White. of Englewood.
N. j.. who has been visiting her aunt
Mrs. J. N. Holding has returned home.
General Fitzhugh Lee and his
daughter Miss Virginia returned to
Norfolk, Va, yesterday morning.
While in the city they were the guests
of Col. Benehan Cameron.
Miss Bridgers. of Tarboro, was in
the city yesterday from Henderson en-
route home.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. r. Holding. of
Rocky Mount. were in the city yester-
day from Wake Forest en- route home.
o
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-22
YOU CAN TEST IT FREE.

Stuart's Gin and Buchu can be OBJ
tanned at drug stores, but if you de-
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which nature is giving in the form
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larities in the urine, etc., but write
for a sample today. Address Stuart
Drug Company, 352 Wall ST., Atlanta,
Ga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-22
sTUARTs GIN AND BUCHU.

For thirty years this remedy has
been in general use, and has made
some noteworthy cures of cases that
had reached a dangerous stage. 1t
promptly reaches the cause of the dis
ease, dissolving and eXpelling from
the system all poisonous matter, and
restores the bladder and kidneys to
their normal healthy condition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-22
No Secret Agreement.

Mr.. r. b. White, of Franl1linton,
stating that he was a member OF lhe
famous Greensboro platform COM
mittee was the next speaker. He
declared that the platform meant eX-
actly what it said, and that there was
no private understanding, no secret
agreement, that it was clear, in good
English and could be understood by
ALL
He spoke for fair play to neWspa-
pers, and replied to the attacks of
Mesrs. Watson and Hackett on the
News and Observer. In doing so, ne
said
81 do say all honor to the moral
courage of the editor of the News ana
Observer. Here there was great APP
plause. Continuing Mr.. White said
that he denied to 10 man the right
to speak from any part of the State,
but not as a MEMBER OF
any committee, but to come as cltl-
zen wanting the best interests of the
state protected. That the members
of this Legislature are anSWcrable TO
only the people at home and that
what each thought was just and rea-
sonable is the thing for each to do.
AS to local measures repeating acts,
he said these would not be wise. that
a general law is needed. That two
years ago there were local bills and
that if stills were driven from one
small town they would so to another
and that the influenvC of distilleries
would dominate the life of the town,
its government and its police. His
remarks were very earnest ana when
he struck out from the shoulder in re-
ply to the attacks on this paper he
was applauded to the echo.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-22
Delightful Box Party.

A box party that was greatly en-
loved was given Monday night at The
Wizard of o. and after this there
was supper at the Marlborough
House cafe. In the party We're Miss
Virginia Lee, of Virginia.; Miss Sllza
Simmons and Miss Mary Thompson.
of Raleigh; Mr.. j. Crawford Biggs,
of Durham; Col Wescott Robertson.
of High Point, and Col. Foster Han
lius of Lexington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-22
Dance Tonight.

There will be a subscription dance
at the Raney Library hall on Wednes-
day night, February %, 1905. Levin's
Orchestra will furnish the music for
the occasion. Dancing from 10 p. m.
to ] a. m.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-22
WATCH YOUR
KIDNEYS (!
The Slightest Derangement OF These
Important Organs Should Be
Promptly Needed, for No Disease
is More Dangerous.

Deadly diabetes, gravel or stone In
the bladder, uremic poisoning, and
other fatal forms of Kidney Diseases
always begin in mild form. There
is little harm at first, and with proper
treatment all Irregularities can be cor
rected, but the slight symptoms are
often overlooked and before the VIC
tim can realize it, a fully developed
and dangerous stage is reached.
A thoroughly reliable and time
tested remedy for all diseases Of the
Bladder and Kidneys is
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-22
KirTnesS.

Today at 1890 all those who take
part in the Ballet and May Pole dance
will meet at the Carrolton Hotel.
At $50 the Spanish and Italian Gyp-
sizes and Egyptians will meet at same
place.
All requested to be prompt.
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Mrs. Stone Entertains.

Mrs Stone delightfully."- entertained
at a five o'clock tea yesterday after
noon at her home on North Whining
ton street in honor of her friend Miss
Shank, of Greensboro.
Those present were Miss Shank;
Miss Hunt, of Phila.; Miss Dawn, OF
Knoxville. Tenn, MRS. l.. Douglass
Watson. Mrs. c. E. Duncan. Mrs. Ber-
nard and the charming hostess.