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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-22
LoUISBURG FOR TIL EsCHooL.
The Bill Provides fol o Ten Thousand
Dollar Bond Issue.
Especial TO News and Observer

Louisburg, n. c.. Jan. 21.-The
second mass meeting of citizens this
week was held last night to discuss
the subject of graded school for
Louisburg.
The committee appointed to draft
suitable bill made their report, and
after some discussion the proposed
bill was accepted and the committee
will push it through the Legislature
ut the earliest possible moment. The
bill provides for a bond issue of S10,
900 to run for thirty years, and there
arc to be two separate schools fer the
races. il is proposed to lease for n
long term of years the Academy build
ing and grounds and erect thereon a
handsome brick building for the
whites, and another building in the
southern part OF town for the ne
groes.
Mr.. Chas. T.. Coon. OF the State
Department, was present and address
ed the meeting making valuable sug-
gestions and giving good advice Hon.
a. Is. White, county superintendent,
also addressed the meeting, making
many valuable suggestions and giving
good sound advice; in fact, it IS al
most certain that Mr.. Whites speech
settled the matter and checked any
seeming opposition TO the proposed
plans. There is no doubt that the
people win vote by large majority
to issue the bonds and ratify the ac-
ton of the mass meeting
The town is full of WaterwOrKs
contractors, all anxlously awaiting the
23rd inst when the contracts will be
let for building the power plant,
pumping station, etc.
Mrs. w. II. Hill has returned from
Baltimore, where she has been for
treatment. DIR. j. Z. Malone accom-
panied hcf.
Mrs. r. p. Taylor, who has under
gone two surgical operations at Johns
Hopkins, and who, it was feared
would not survive the second is le-
ported much better.
Quite q number of Youngsville peo-
pie are here today as witnesses in a
suit brought by Will Wheeler against
Mr.. Sid Mitchell 1t seems that
Wheeler was a tenant of Mitchell, be-
sides leasing his saw mill and GIN
merry. Some one carried off the, driy-
ing rod to the engine and later the
betting was cut up by parties I'M
known, and Mr.. Wheeler is suing Mr..
Mitchell for $500 damages for failure
to keep the property in repair.
Mr.. Chas. i. Coon of the State De-
partment of Education. addresses the
white public school teachers of the
county TODAY
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-22
ORR HANAGE BURNS
Fire at Montreal De-
stroys BelI-Green
Building.

Especial to News and Observer
Asheville, n. c., Jan. 21.-The Bell
Green Orphanage at Montreal was en-
tirely destroyed, with practically all
its contents by fire yesterday afternoon.
This leaves about eighteen orphans
homeless and without clothing, except
what they wore at the time of the
fire.
The fire, which started in the stor-
age room, upstairs, was discovered
about four o'clock. It's origin is un-
known On account of the lack of
provision for fighting it, the flame
quickly reached the roof, and the en-
tire building was soon in ashes. II
was a new building, only partially COM
pleted. 1t will be remembered that
this institution, which is conducted
by the Misses Whalen, suffered SINH
rented building occupied by the or
phanage was burned.
Burned Yesterday.
Fne building was valued at $500
and there is some insurance. John S.
Huyler recently contributed $500 to
the building fund and a contribution
of $1,000 was received not long since
from friends in Ohio. 1t has not yet
been determined what disposition will
be made of the children, or whether
the orphanage will be rebuilt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-22

(Pa.): Perkins On. ": Clayton
(Ala.); DeArmond (Mo.) and Smith
(Ky). The first four managers are
Republicans. the remainder Demo-
Gratis. All but Messrs. Olmsted and
Perakins are members of the judiciary
Committee.
A resolution was agreed to direct
ing the clerk of the House to present
to the Senate the articles of impeach-
ment,
The Indian Appropriation bill was
amended only minor details. $4,000
being added for Indian schools.
With the statement that over $780,
900 of the trust funds of the Indians
had been paid out to the trust funds
of the Indians had been paid out TO
the Catholic Church during the past
year for the maintenance of mission
school, Mr.. Stephens CTeasx). en-
deavered to have the bill amended by
providing that no such funds shall be
used for such purposes in the future.
A point of order was made and
sustained against the amendment.
The exercises attendant on the ac-
ceptance of the ingalls, statue We're
in by many members who
spoke feelngly of the late Kansas
Among the speakers We're
Gibson (Tenn.) and Wiley (Ala.)
The House adjourned until Monday
To Sradicatc the Boil WeevilI.
Washington, Jan. 21.-The House
Committee on Agriculture today prac-
tically completed wor kon the agricul-
tural appropriation bill and expects TO
report it Monday. The bill carries an
appropriation for the eradi-
cation of cotton boil Weevil of $4,000
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-22
WILL WILLIAMS
RESIGN ASLEADER
Offers Amendment Voted
Down by Democrats
HE CALLS A CAUCUS
And it is Alleged That His Purpose in
Calling this was to Tender
His Resignation as
Leader of the
Minority.
HE CALLS A CAUCUS
lSpecial to News and OhserverD

Especial TO News and O5server)
Washington, D. c., January 2i.-
There seems to be quite a difference Of
opinion as 10 the outcome of the John
Sharpe Williams incident One men,
Ter close TO Mr.. Williams says eau
Gus will be held Monday night, when
Mr. Williams will resign the leader
shrip, which will be Immediately fol-
lowed by Il vote of confidence and re-
part of the caucus. Others say the
resignation will be accepted, or that
Mr.. Williams will refuse TO reconsider.
Still others say there will be no resig-
nation.
In case Mr.. Williams adheres TO his
alleged purpose, to resign the follow
ing gentlemen are being talked of for
leader: DeArmcnd and Champe
Clarke, Of Missouri: Bankhead, of Ala
hama; Burleson, of Texas, and others.
Mr. Williams offered an amendment
to the army appropriation bill, giving
increased pay to retired army officers
detailed for military service win the
State. and over two-thirdS of the DEM
ocrats present voted against it. Nir.
Williams then asked for a caucus with
the purpose, so it is alleged, of res gn-
ing the leadership on account of the
failure of the Democrats TO support his
amendment
The general opinion among the
Democrats, so far as I have been able
To ascertain is, that he is making
great TO do about very small mat
ter
Representative Kluttz has introduced
a bill to increase the pension of w.
a. Moore, a Mexican War veteran of
Mount Airy, from $12 to $40 a month.
Representative Thomas has been
promised that a rural route would be
sent into his district within the next
thirty days.
Geo. IS. Hiss, of Charlotte. is here on
business with the Postoffice Depart
ment.
1t is said that Jake F. Newell. late
Republican candidate for Congress in
the Ninth district, will apply for for
eign counselship under the next ad-
ministration. 1t had been understood
that he would apply for the Charlotte
postoffice.
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INTERSTATE COMMERCE. ACT.
The Amendment by Hepburn is Intro
duced i'm the House.
(By the Associated Press. }

Washington, Jan. 21..-Kepresenta-
tive Hepburn today introduced lis bill
amending the Interstate Commerce
act which has been under considera-
ton some time and which has been
submitted to the president and Attor-
ney General and other members of the
administration.
Upon complaint the Interstate Com
MERGE Commission shall declare and
order what shall be q just and reason
able rate, which order shall take eff
feet in sixty days, the carrier having
an appeal to a court OF commerce
to have the order fthe commission
reviewed. Pending the review the
court may suspend the order, requir-
ing a bond from, the carrier, for the
payment of all damages incurred by
shippers. The commission os also au
thorized to fix a joint rate in case
two or more carriers fail 10 agree,
orders affecting these rates being
subject to review by the court of
commerce.
The President is authorized to APP
point an assistant attorney general
for the enforcement ofthe act.
The Interstate Commerce Com
mission is authorized during q judi
ciai review of its order to modify
or suspend the order under review
Carriers refusing to obey an order
of the commission are subject to a
penalty of $4,000 a day.
An appeal from the court of Com
merce can only be taken to the SUI
preme Court of the United States.
The present Interstate Commerce
Commission is abolished and a new
commission created, composed of
seven commissioners at $1,000 a year.
The terms of the commissioners shall
be ten years.
A court OF commerce composed Of
five circuit judges of the United
States is created which shah hold
four regular sessions each year in
Washington. The court shall have
exclusive jurisdiction over cases
brought by the Interstate Commerce
Commission. The chief justice Of the
Supreme Court of the United States
is authorized TO designate on the first
of each year five circuit judges who
shall constitute the court of COM
merce. The President is authorized
to appoint an additional circuit judge
for each of the Judicial districts of
the United States, who are authorized
to perform the duties of the judges
of the circuit court.
The bill consists of tWenty-one sec
tons. much attention being given to
the details and methods OF procedure
under which the commission and the
court Of commerce shall proceed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-22
Splendid Banking Record.
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer
Louisburg, n. c., Jan. 21.-The
stockholders of the Farmers & Mer-
annual meeting in the bank building
and after hearing a report of the work
for 1904 elected the following directors
for 1905: T. w. Beckett, G. B. Cheat
ham, DR.. A. b. Hawkins, VIM. Bailey,
]. b. Thomas f. n. Egerton, and W.
W. Devin. The directors elected VIM
Bailey president DR.. A r. Hawkins
vice-presIdent, and Il. w. Watson
cashier in the place of w. j. Byerly,
resigned. The report for 1904 was
highly satisfactory to all. After order
ing d dividend of s per cent. paid to
the stockholders twenty-one hundred
dollars was paid to the surplus ac-
count The Farmers & Merchants
Bank has been in operation about ten
years, and under the splendid man.
agement of Mr.. VIM. Bailey the presi-
dent. in addition TO having paid the
stockholders per cent. dividend each
year they have fifteen thousand dol
lars surplus. or undivided profits, and
have never lost a dollar, and although
they are accommodating, and do all
they can for the customers of the
bank, they are conservative and look
out for the interest of the depositors.
Mr.. Bailey is looked upon as one of the
best bank men in the State, and par
ties who have money on hand need not
hesitate to deposit in the Farmers &
Merchants Bank, for it is certainly one
of the safest institutions in the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-22
To Conduct the Swaync Trial.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Jan. 21.-After day
devoted to listening TO eulog1eS upon
the late Senator John j. ingalls,. OF
Kansas. and to the consideration OF
tle bill making amir" prlauons 1of
fortifications the Senate, just before
adjournment today. received from the
House notification through its clerk
that that body had named managers 10
conduct the Impeachment proceedings
against Hon. Charles Swayne, United
States District Judge for the Northern
District of Florida.
On motion of Mr.. Plat Comm an
order was agreed to directing that the
House be notified that the Senate was
ready to receive the House managers.
Mr.. Teller gave notice that when the
impeachment proceedings were once
begun he would insist upon the con-
tinued consideration of that matter
and would resist any effort to displace
il with the Statehood bill.
The ingalls, eulogies were delivered
i'm connection with the official presenta-
ton by the State of Kansas of the
statue of the late Senator for Statuarv
Hall. The principal address was made
by Mr.. Long. of Kansas. Among tht.
other speakers We're Messrs. Cockrell,
German and Daniel Speaking of Mr..
ingalls, strong partisanship. MIR. Daniel
admitted that many of his remarks
had been offensive to him, but said
they were forgotten in admiration foi
the man.
The Notifications bin was read and
pending the consideration of an
amendment to strike out the provision
for insular Notifications the Senate
adjourned.
House Passed Indian Bill.
Washington, Jan. 21.-The House
today passed the Indian Approprla-
ton bill and then devoted seyerai
hours paying tribute to the late John
j. Ingalls, of Kansas.
Speaker Cannon announced his ap-
pointment of the seven managers on
the part of the House to present the
Senate the Swayne impeachment case.
as follows: Representative Palmer
(Pa); Powers (Mass): Olmstead
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-22
REV. A. I. GRAYBILL DEAD.
One of the Best Known Missionaries
Of the Presbyterian Church.
CBy the Associated Press. !

Nashville Tenn, Jan. 21.-The
executive committee of foreign mis-
sions of the Southern Presbyterian
church, located here, has received no
tice of the sudden death today of
Rev. A. r. Graybill, at Linares, Next
co. DR.. Graybill was one OF the best
known missionaries of the Presbyter-
lar church and had been in Mexico
since 1874.
Roanoke, Va, Jan. 21-Dr. Gray
bill was a native of Amsterdam, Va,
and was sixty-fve years of age. He
was sent out by the First Presbyter-
ian church of this city, by whom he
was supported. Interment will take
place in Mexico. He is survived by
his widow and one daughter, Miss
Graybll. of Albany, N. Y. Rev. Wal
ton Graybill, of Denver, Colo, is a
brother of the deceased.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-22
CRAIG NOT GUILTY
Judgment Rendered by
The Military Court
of Inquiry.
Especial to News and Observer

(Spcclal 10 News ana observer
Reidsville, n. c., Jan. 21.--The mill
tary court of inquiry which assembled
at Raleigh, under special order No.
So, has rendered the following judg-
ment, which has been approved by the
Governor, to-Wit:
We are of the opinion and so find
that Colonel j. n. Craig properly exc
cuted General Order No. ID as to
breaking camp and we further find
that this was the only order either
written or verbal issued in this con-
nection, therefore we find that Col. j.
n. Craig was not guilty of dereliction
of duty and was in no manner respon-
sibie for the accident under date of
August 10, 1904, to the men of Com
pany A of his regiment
This January 3, 1905.
(Signed)
WALKER TAYLOR,
W. +. MOODY,
Recorder.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-22
North Carolinian Honorcd Abroad

Mr.. Charles w. Holden the gifted
and scholarly son of the late Governor
Boiden, of North Carolina, delivered
an address a few night ago i'll Charles
ton, w. Va, showing that in every
land where there is not some local
hindrance the language of France is
gaining ground. He emphasized the
importance of studying French. The
paper refers ir the highest terms TO
his scholarly address.
Mr.. Holden is one of the most thor
oughly furnished linguists in this ccun-
try In his labors in the educational
field IN Maryland and West Virginia
also i'll Pennsylvania, he has reflected
honor upon his native State, North
Carolina, and has won success for him.
self
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-22
TOHARDL ABORON
THEPUBL| CROAOS
Thus Shall He Serve for
Two Years.
SENTENCE OF MURRAY
The Jury at 3:15 Yesterday After
noon Announced Their Verdict,
Holding the Accused Man
Guilty of the Crime of
ManSlaughter.
Especial to News and Observer. }

Especial ito News and Observer
Durham, \. c., Jan. 21.-At 8: 5
this afternoon the jury in the Muir
ray case filed into the court room and
gave its decision. The verdict was
that the prisoner is guilty of man
slaughter.
The sentence of the court followed
quickly. The accused was condemn
ed to two years of hard labor on the
roads.
Counsel for Murray at once made
motion for new trial. This the
judge overruled. They then gave no
tice that an appeal would be made to
the Supreme Court.
The bond of Mr.. Murray was fixed
at $4,000. This was given at once.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-22
Leads all North Carolina Dailies i'm News and Circulation

that he may show his faith by deeds
and not by manifestos."
The document is signed by Father
Gopon and eleven representatives of
sections Of the workmen's Union
Father Gopon had a long interview
with Minister of Justice Mureavietr
today and the minister took formal
sogn:zance of the demands OF the
strikers. He said that everyone must
do his duty and act in accordance with
his convictions.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-22
feet cooperation and harmony win

feet cooperation and harmony will
prevail.
The New Orleans Progressive Union
has made elaborate preparations TO
entertain the visiting delegates who
are expected TO number two thousand
or more.
The first important committee meet
ing will be bankers. merchants and
farmers to discuss and report upon
the plan t. be pursued throughout
the South in holding the balance Of
this seasons, crop.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-22
Ihe Coll for the Caucus.
(By the Associated Fress.)

Washington, ian. 21.-Representa-
tive Hay (Vao. the caucus chairman
OF the minority in the House today re-
ceived a petition signed by forty Deni-
ccratic members requesting a caucus.
He expects to issue call for a caucus
for Monday night in response to the
request unless names should De with
Drawn in the meantime to bring the
number below the requisite of twenty
I've.
The petition does not state the pur-
pose for which the caucus is desired.
Mr.. Williams (Miss.). the minority
leader. would not say today why eau
Gus is to be held although it is Mnow3
that he drafted the call,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-22
We We A NEW WART
San Domingo on Uncle
Sans Hands
A Protocol Signed by Which we Take
Charge OF Fiscal Affairs
and Run Things
Generally.
(By the Associated Press. )

San Domingo. Republic of San Do
mingo, Jan. 21.-A protocol between
the Dominican government and the
American minister, Mr.. Dawson and
Commander A. c. birmingham, L. S. ~.
in behalf OF the American govern
ment was signed yesterday The prin-
cipal conditionsare that the American
government guarantees the complete
integrity of Dominican territory, agrees
to undertake the adjustment of all
obligations of the Dominican govern
ment, foreign and domestic, and the
conditions of PAYMENTS, to adjust un-
reasonable cleaiias and to determine
the validity and amount of pending
claims In the case of the appoint
ment of one or more commissions to
reach such an adjustment the Domini-
can government shall be represented
in order to protect its responsibility.
The American government will take
charge of the existing customs houses
and those hereafter to be created and
will name the employees necessary to
their management the duties they
will exercise and their rights. These
will be considered Dominicans and
subject to the laws of the republic.
To Serve as Figure Heads.
The Dominican government will
nave at edcn custom mouse inspectors
in behalf of its interests from after
the date the contract takes effect. The
present employees are to be considered
us acting under its provisions.
Out of the revenues collected at the
custom house of the republic the
American government will deliver to
the Dominican government As per cent
of the total OF the gross amount for
the purpose of attending to the ne
cessities of the budget. 1t is estima-
ted that the first year $500, 900 will
be receivable monthly.
Out of the 55 per cent the Ameri-
can government will pay the employees
of the custom houses and the interest
on the amortization of the foreign
and domestic debts. The whole sur
plus may remain and each fiscal year
| VIII be delivered to the Dominican
government and devoted to the pay
ment of its debts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-22
Banquet of Pythians.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial To News and Observer
Rowland, y. c., Jan. 21-The
knights Of Pythias held their annual
banquet in their hall here last night.
and it was enjoyed to the fullest ex-
tent. The presence of the ladies in
the hall added zest to the meeting.
After a select course of refreshments
was served the toast Pythianism was
delivered by POSTMASTER, Prof. j. r..
Swain, which was responded to by G.
d. Smith with his toast, Women. Both
We're mastery efforts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-22
SUICIDE OF COTTON GAMBLER.
caves Letter Saying That His Heirs
Can Get the Money on His Life.
(By the Associated Press,)

Montgomery, Ala, Jan. 21.-Charles
L. Jones. aged 80, shipping clerk for
q firm Of wholesale grocers, committed
suicide this afternoon. Jones went To
the basement of the establishment and
fired q pistol ball through his head.
In letters the young man said that
he had lost, his money in cotton specu-
lation and resolved to kill himself. he
said that he had $4,000 insurance on
his life and had legal advice that his
heirs could recover that amount. Mr..
Jones accounts with his employers are
correst and he lost no money but his
own. He was a member of a promi-
nent family of Montgomery AID leaves
q wife and child.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-22

1t may best be explained by the Sem
ator himself, but yesterday, when the
galleries were full of the flowers OF
heaven, beautiful women, Senator
was heard to utter:
MY heart is not naughty nor mine
eyes lofty; neither do | exercise my
self in great matters or things too
high for me.
surely | have behaved and quoted
myself.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-22
TO We'd wednesday.

The wedding of Miss Alice Kerr
Stronach and Mr.. William Boylan
Snow will take place on Wednesday
morning, the 25th of January at half
after ten o'clock in Christ church.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-22

Mrs. Charles Baskerville will ar
rive in the city today from New York
and will be n guest at the home of
her mother Mrs. Geo. II. Snow She
comes to attend the marriage of her
brother. Mr.. William b. Snow and
Miss Alice Kerr Stronach, which is to
be celebrated on Wednesday morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-22

The Nebraska man who recently
eloped with his toothless mother-in-
law now heads the list Of candidates
for hero med2!s.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-01-22

Some girls grow ups and become
credits to their parents and some 9TH
ers become lady elocuticnists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1905-07-07
Team And Buggy Stolen.

Last Friday young man went to
Hills livery BAN and hired team to
go to Hoisington. Since then moth
ing has beenseen of the team. An
other man called at Cooney's barn in
Hoisinton that night, and drove the
team away. The horses were a sor-
rel mare about ten years old, about
14h hands high. And a bay mare
about 6 years old, and about the
same height. Hitched to a top bug
gy ard wore a breast. harness. No
clue has as yet been found. A re-
ward of $4,000 will be paid for the
arrest of the thief and return of the
property.