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The news & observer., 1905-01-25
COL. At. DAVIDSON!
Venerable Soldier and
Statesman Dead.
He was One OF the Last Surviving
Members of tbs Confederate Con-
qress. Brief Sketch of His
Life,
lsnecial 10 News and Observer.)

Especial TO News ana CDScINel'1
Ashcville. \. c., Jan. 24.-Col. Allen
T. Davidson soldier, lawyer, statesman
and the last of the surviving members
of the Confederate Congress, died this
morning at 10:30 o'clock at his home
on Broad street arter an illness OF
three months.
The news OF Col Davidson'S death,
while not unexpected, will bring sof-
row to the hosts of friends of the ven
erable dead, not only in AsheVille, but
all over North Carolina. Allen turner
Davidson was born on Jonathan
Creek, Haywood county, on May 3,
1919 and had he lived until the next
anniversary of his birth. he would
have been Sc years of age. He was
the son of VIM. Mitchell. Davidson,
a native of Burke county, n ReVolu-
tionary soldier and a cousin OF Gen.
VIM Davidson. who fell at the battle
of Chowan's Ford. Before the break
ing out of the Civil War he had serted
as a member of the State militia and
before he was 2 years of age he had
been commissioned as colonel
The secession convention chose Col.
Davidson as one of the North Carolina
delegates to the provisional govern
ment at Richmond. He served out
the provisional term and in 1862 was
elected q member of the Confederate
Congress, the permanent government
having meanwhile been established.
He served until the spring of 1864,
and in the fall OF 65 located in Ma
con county and in 1869 moved to this
city. III 1S64-'65 he served as a MEM
ber of the council of Governor Vance,
and in the same year acted as agent
for the commissary department of
the State. The discharge of this latter
duty was TO distribute provisions TO
the widows and families Of COnfeder-
ate soldiers who resided in Western
North Carolina
Three sons and three daughters are
the surviving children. They are, Hon.
Theo. +. Davidson, of Asheville; Will
bur S. Davidson, president of the Ma
tional Bank of Beaumont, Texas; Rob
ert Vance Davidson, "a lawyer of Il
weston. Texas, and now attorney gem
eral Of the state; Mrs T. S. Morrison,
Mrs. W. L. Williamson and Mrs. Betty
". Child of ASherille.
The news & observer., 1905-01-25
THE SOUTH AND WESTERN.
It's Sale to Carter DisaiIirmcd by Di-
rcctors of Clinchtield Corpor-
alton.
(By the Associated Press. )

Knoxville. Tenn. Jan. 23-The
stockholders Of the Clinchfield Corpor-
alton held meeting today at Bristol.
Tenn, and voted unanimously TO dis
affirm the sale of the South and Wes-
tern Railroad and other property To
George l.. Carter. The old directors
who figured in this deal were dropped
and new ones elected, including
George J.. Carter. Mr.. Garter was
ousted from the vice presidency of the
company. The new officers are Chas
M Allaire, of New York. president:
Charles L. Fink Of Baltimore. secre-
tary. The new directors were in
struCted to possess themselves of the
property and to fight confirmation OF
the sale in the Federal court. Judge
John w. Price today decided that un-
der the forfeiture clauses of the COM
pany'S charter, which required work
to begin within a certain time. the
company's franchise is forfeited. Judg-
ment was entered oustir~ the company
from all privileges and power in Vir-
ginia and directed that its affairs be
wound up as required by law.
The news & observer., 1905-01-25
TO DISSOLVE PEABODY TRUST.
Meeting Of the Trustees of the Fund
Who Vote for This.
CBy the Associated Press. }

Washington. Jan. 2A.-Tk1, trustees
of the Peabody Education Fund held
a meeting here today and voted to dis
solve their trust A vote also was
taken OH the proposition to appto-
pirate $l,0o0.000 for the George Pea
body School FOR Teachers at Nashville.
Tenn, and ii was carried. the appro-
priation for that purpose being made
by q vote that was unanimous. The
vote on the question Of dissolying the
Peabody trust followed considera bic
discussion Several members expressed
very positive opposition to the move
to dissolve and When the vote was
taken it stood II to 2. Presidont
Roosevelt who participated in the pro-
ccedings. voted afiirmatNely on both
propositions, that is to close the trust
and to make the million dollar appro-
priation.
The trustees havo authority to dis
tribute tvo-thirds of the fund in the
South aud the remainder In the North.
but It is probable that tho entire fund
will be devoted to Southern
The news & observer., 1905-01-25
THE CLAIMS BILL
North Carolina Items
Will Probably Stay in.
Mr. Page Speaks at The Democratic
Caucus. Certain Federal Judges.
Contempt Cases and the
People.
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Washington, Jan. 24.-The Swayne
Impeachment arraignment in the SEN
ate today reminded quite a number of
the North Carolina delegation Of old
times. -Four members of the delega-
ton, Representatives tfudger, Page,
Patterson and Webb. We're members of
the Legislature which impeached and
acquitted Chief Justice Furches and
Associate Justice Douglass 1t was
remarked among North Calolinians
that Mr. Palmer. of Pennsylvania
chairman of the managers or the
part Of the House, did not perform
his functions today With half the dig
hity and impreSSiyeness Of ouT own
Lieutenant-Gov Winston while
performing similar functions in our
State Legislature. 1t is also noted
that four of the articles of impeach-
ment against Judge Swayne are for un-
lawfully and wilfuily adjudging suitors
and attorneys i'll contempt and com
hitting them 10 Jail or custody. The
disposition of certain Federal judges
to stretch their authority in matters
of contempt is regarded very serious
~ here.
Only Mr.. Page of our delegation
spoke at last nights Democratic eau
Gus. lie offered a resolution to post
pone action until the committee on
interstate and foreiS Sn commerce had
acted as a substitute for the resolu-
tior Of Mr.. Williams to endorse the
L,avay bill. which was adopted, ana
spoke briefly in support OF his substi-
tute Mr. Williams did not once men
ton resigning. 1t is understood that
his friends succeeded at last in maxi
ing him see that matter III Il proper
light.
The Omnibus Claims Bill is now in
conference committee. 1t is believed
tne conference committee Will Ger
tainlyretain all the North Carolina
TENS and that the persons and organ
ixations named below will get their
money in few weeks. The North
Carolina items are as follows: Nancy
c. Bell, eXecutriX Of Isaac s. Hill, Car
teret county, $1,S31; Duncan Darroch,
of Daniel Darroch,
Cumberland, $261; Thomas II. Nc
Carthy. administrator of Henry Gov
ell. Craven, $S7S; Rebun Jones. admin
istrator of Theophilus Weaver Har
nett, $3.50; John w. Shines, adninis-
traitor of Arthur Pierce. Johnston.
1856; Benjamin l.. Bryan, Jones. $517;
George r. Watkins, Mitchell. $f.096'
john | Rowland, Beaufort. $42G; Mel
son NJ Fcrebee $84: st. James Par
ish Wilmington. $3.f13; st. Johns Ma
sonic Ledge. New Bern. $4,000.
Senator Simmons mas returned from
North Carolina.
Mr.. a. ID. Mclean. of Washington,
Small's law partner,
and Mr. T. g. Mccormick, OF Lumber-
Ton. Democratic county chairman of
isobeson. were here today.
The news & observer., 1905-01-25
SKULLS, CLUBS AND TEACHERS.
Clarke of Missouri Shows the Connec-
tlon of the Above Rather OBJ
scGue Sentence.
tBy the Associated Press.)

Washington, Jan. 24.-The District
Of Columbia Appropriation Bill again
occupied the attention of the House
of Representatives today. At times
the proceedings were enlivened by Wig
orous remarks in defense of a propo-
sition materially to increase the sal
aries of Washington school teachers,
who had many supporters on the floor.
Mr.. Clark, of Missouri, made char
acteristic speech in the course or
which he charged that more money
was being paid Washington policemen
to crack the skulls of the people than
was paid to school teachers to Inn
prove what was in the skulls. An ad
journment was taken without having
Concluded consideration of the bill.
The discussion was interrupted by
Mr.. Palmer (Pa-) who reported that
the managers of the House to conduct
the impeachment of Judge Charles
Swayne, of the northern district of
Florida, had exhibited and read to the
Senate the articles of impeachmU
and that the presiding officer of the
Senate had stated that that body would
take order and give due notice to the
House. Immediately thereafter one of
the assistant secretaries of the Sem
ate appeared in the House and an
nounced that the Senate was organized
for the trial of Judge Swayne and
ready to receive the managers Of the
House at its bar.
The news & observer., 1905-01-25
WRECKED At TROY
Rev. G. A. 0gIesday Dead
in the Disaster.
Seven Other People Seriously Hurt.
Two Cars Were Thrown From
the Track by Spreading
Rails.
(Bv the Associated Press. )

Charlotte n. c.. Jan. 24.-One man
was killed, seven seriously injured and
number of others slightly hurt as
the result OF wreck on the Asheboro
& Aberdeen Railroad at Troy n. c.,
today. All passengers on board save
two or three were hurt to some eX-
tent.
The dead:
Rev. G. a. Oglesby, pastor of the
Aberdeen Methodist Church.
Injured: d. Berry, VAUDEVILLE, n.
c., seriously William Dunn, Mt. Gill
cad, severely cut on head David Cook,
Mt. Gilcad, crushed hip and shoulder;
Bynum Fox, Mt. Gilead, cut over eye;
w. S. Ingram, Mt. Gilead, cut on head
and bruised; Clark Ballard, Mt. Gill
cad, back hurt, son of Rev. 6. A.
Oglesby, severe cut on head,
The wreck was caused by spreading
of the rails on a curse. The two cars
v~ert down an embankment ten feet
high and were demolished.
The news & observer., 1905-01-25
AGENT AT GEEERs ARRESTED.
He is Charged With EmbezzIement.
Friends Say His Mind is Affected
(By The Associated Press.)

CharleStOn, 5. e, Jan. 23.--ThomaS
al. Hill, agent Of the Southern Rail
way at Greers was arrested today by
the American surety Company of New
York. charged with embezzling $4,000.
He was under bond with the company
aud when taken to Greenvlle was re-
leased on bail in the sum of $4,000
for preliminary examination January
80 Hill is an elder in the Presbyte-
i an church and superintendent of the
Sunday school He is said to have ad-
nitted that his accounts We're irregu-
lar, but says it is only bad book keep
ing Friends are said to claim that
the shock received several years ago
when he was shot by burglars nad
wrecked his health and affected Ills
mind.
The news & observer., 1905-01-25
SWEEP OF THE STRIKE
Reports From a Number of Russian
Cities Indicate Its Rapid Extension.
Disorders Have Begun in Moscow.
ST. Petersburg is Quiet. But the At
mosphere is Electric and flushed
into the Threatening Calm That
Usually Precedes An Explosion.
(By the Associated Press.)

St Petersburg, Jan. 24.-At 2:3O
o clock this afternoon the city is quiet,
but extreme tension exists. Disorders
have begun in Moscow and the ranks
OF the strikers are constantly aug
mented. Additional troops have been
brought to the capital.
The news & observer., 1905-01-25
Negro University Rlazinc.

Nashville. Tenn, Jan. 24.-Robert
Williams University for Negroes, is
burning and viii, it seems, be a total
loss.
The buildings whicn include q dorm, 9,
itory whore hundred or more stu
dents. male and female, are quartcred.
are heyoud the city limits and the
province of tho fire department.. 1t is
not yet known if. there arc any casual
ties.
The news & observer., 1905-01-25
Arrested On An IndiCt-
ment Found in Texas.
CHARGED WITH FRAUD
The Arrest is Made in the Street Be-
fore the Broad Street Exchange.
Mrs. Duke Unable to Procure
$4,000 Bail Goes TO
a Cell.
a Cell.
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Especial to News and Observer
New York, Jan. 24.-Mrs. Alice
Webb-Duke, whose marriage to Brodie
L. Duke resulted in Mr.. Dukes son,
Lawrence having him committed to a
sanitarium, was arrested today on q
warrant issued by Magistrate Flam-
mer, at the request of the detective
bureau.
Inspector McClusky asked for the
warrant on the ground that the Texas
authorities had sent him a copy of the
Indictment found against Mrs. Duke
which charges her and Charles l.. Tay-
lor, of Chicago. with having, by false
statements, induced Il citizen of that
State to endorse their paper for $20,-
00C.
After Mrs Dukes arrest, which took
place in front of the Broad Exchange
building at No. 25 Broad street, she
was taken to court and held in $4,000
bail. Being unable to procure bail,
she was locked UP in the Tombs.
Mrs. Duke has kept her residence a
secret from everybody but her counsel,
Levy 81 Unger, since news of her in
dictment in Texas was received here
ten days ago The request for her
arrest was delivered by District Attor-
ney Jerome three days ago and sent by
him to Inspector McClusky, of the
detective bureau. McClusky got n
warrant from Magistrate Flammer
aud turned it over to O'Connell with
instructions to arrest Mrs. Duke at
once.
O'COnnelI Makes the Arrest.
O'Connell says that he asked the
lawyers for Mrs. Dukes address and
. L. l.
learned that Mrs. Duke was to visit
Mr.. Chrstie's office today and he nc-
cordingly went there. He found that
she was expected but had not arrived,
so he posted himself in front of the
building and watched. An hour later
a carriage drove up to the curb and
Mrs. Duke got out.
OConneu went over and said:
Are you Mrs. Duke"
Il am was the answer, after q
moments S hesitation.
well, I have a warrant for your ar
rest" said O'Connell.
You have, have yOu?" said Mrs.
Duke. well. I'm not surprised. But
I'll have YOU understand that l am
the legal wife of BrOdie l.. Duke and
that this is simply more Of the spite
work of his family"
Mrs. Duke was angry. and the curb
brokers who operate in front of the
Broad Exchange building, gathered
around to listen. The situation finally
became such that O'Connell advised
Mrs. Duke to get back in her carriage
and drive away with him.
The two went to the Criminal courts
building and then to District Attorney
Jerome's office. There Mrs Duke had
conference with her attorney. after
which she was ARA: sned in the Tombs
court before Magistrate Flammcr.
lawyer Abraham Levy declared the
arrest was made to prevent Mrs Duke
from appearing in court when her hus-
bands case is called, but that it would
fail.
The news & observer., 1905-01-25

place of the Democratic incumbent, c..
d. Hamill, was yesterday evening
kicked under the chin by mule, ana
his tongue cut half off.
The news & observer., 1905-01-25
Leads all North Carolina Dailies i'm News and Crcuato

their names and the last name in the
list had scarcely heen announced
when Chief Justice Fuller appeared
at the south door of the Senate
Chamber. He was flanked on the one
de BY MIR. Fairbanks and on ne
other by MIR Bacon. His presence
was announced by the assistant scar
geant-at-arms of the Senate, and he
was escorted to the presiding officers
seat. He was c.ad III the tuli robes of
his office
The entire Senate had risen when
the Chief Justice was announced and
remained standing until he was seated
on the left of President Pro-Tempor2
Frye.
He proceeded Immediately to admin
lister the oath TO the President Pro-
Tempore and then to Mr.. Platt as the
presiding officer for the trial. After
they had been sworn the roll was
called and Senators appeared N
to take the OATH which was admins
tered by the Chief Justice standing az
the presiding officers desk. You DO
solemhly swear" the oath ran, that
in all things appertaining to the trial
of Charles Swayne. judge in and for
the northern district of Florida. now
Vending, you viii do impartial justice
according to the CONSTITUTION all
laws, SO help YOU God?%
PIatt in the Chair.
The Chief Justice retired at the con-
clusion of the ceremony for which lie
had been summoned and Mr.. Platt
succeeded Mr.. Frye as presiding officer
Mr.. Platt made bare announce
ment of the fact that the Senate vas
sitting for the trial of Judge Swaync.
to which he added word enJoinins
unon Senators the importance of being
in their seats during the impeachment
proceedings.
A resolution by Mr.. Fairbanks di-
recting that the House be notified OF
the organization of the Senate as 4
court was adopted and that inform1'
ton being conveyed to the House. the
managers for the second time in the
Continued on Page Fiye.)
The news & observer., 1905-01-25
Tongue Half sexcred BY kiek..

Especial to News aud Observerl
Selma, \, c., Jan. 2i.-Asllley Will
kins. Republican, appointee for post
master here. and who will take the
The news & observer., 1905-01-25
Tucker Found Guilty.

(By the Associated Press.),
Cambridge Mass, Jan. 24.-Tucker
was found guilty in the first degree.
The news & observer., 1905-01-25
SEEKING THE TROUBLE.
Repairs and Investigation Begun at
the State Library.

Work was begun yesterday in look
ing into the cause Of the collapse OF
the State Library floor. Tho work is
being done from the Supreme Court
room, scaffolding having been erected
there.
Portions OF the steel ceiling will be
torn Oft and an Investigation OF the
tlmhers made. Repairs viii then be
undertaken and the place put in o
thoroughly safe condition before the
rooms are again used.
The news & observer., 1905-01-25

\ maa has to have some roots be-
Tore he can have any worth while
fruits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-16

depa rtments of the District government, so
that they may advise the Commissioners
what should be done before Congress meets
ON December 4. Most Of the bills will prob
ably be offered again.
Among the bills are the foliowfng TO
create q board for the condemnation OF
fnsanitary buildings; provide for the abate-
ment of nuisances by the Commissioners;
define the term registered nurse and pro-
vide for the registration Of nurses: regulate
the operation of street railways: regulate
the practice of pharmacy and the sale OF
poisons: authorizing the Commissioners to
make regulations respecting the public hay
scales; provide for the better registration OF
deaths and births; create juvenile court;
require the erection OF fire escapes in GER
tain buildings; opening q connecting park
way along Piney branch between 18th street
and Rock Greek Park: regulate the psoe-
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was begun. This session was open to the
public and was largely attended Mr. Gif-
ford Pinchot delivered an address on For
estry,". Mrs. Alice Gitterman gave an IN
and Child Labor and Mrs. 6ionssat, the
president OF the Maryland State Federattoni
Mrs. Sanderson, the recording secretary OF
the State Federation, and Prof.Fewkes OF
this county delivered addresses
A very pretty wedding took place at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. James p. Raney
Tuesday afternoon at $50 o'clock when
Miss Mamie E. Raney. their oldest daugh-
ter. became the bride Of Mr.. Henry r. Lynn
Of Alexandra, Va. Following the ceremony,
which was performed BY the Rev. Father
G. o. Rosensteele OF st, Johns parish. the
couple started on their wedding trip. and
upon their return will temporarily reside
with the brides parents
Me-. Iamag q ,Rugal ct Garrett Park II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-16
COUNTY FEDERATION FORMED.
Central Organization Of Montgomery
County women's Clubs.
rsspondence of The Star

Epeclal Correspondents OF The STAR.
KENsINGToN. Nd, November 16, 1905.
The first annual convention of the Fed
Grafton OF Womens Clubs OF Montgomery
county was held here yesterday in the gym
nasium OF the Warner Memorial Presbyte-
fian Church. and was attended by more
than one hundred delegates. representing
the various clubs throughout the county.
as well as members from Baltimore and
other state clubs. The morning session was
devoted entirely to the business OF the con-
ysntion. and after the selection Of Mrs, FL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-16

erecting In that town a seven-roona and
bath dwelling on the site of Mr.. Tiffany's
homo which was destroyed by dre several
yeara QGo.
Mr.. Don M. Carr has returned from a
visit to his former home in Canton, Ohio.
Mr. William B. Duiin and family and Mr..
ALE N. Dobson and family are spending
the winter months In Washington.
Mr.. Byron A. Chaplin, accompanied by his
daughter, Ellen Chaplin, has been visiting
his former home in La Porte. Iowa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-16

tice OF veterinary medicine; authorize GER
tain changes IN the permanent system OF
highways: opening a connecting highway
between Waterside drive and Park road !:
further regulate the issue OF licenses for
restaurants or eating houses; provide for
compulsory education: regulate the employ
ment of child labor: authorizing the exten-
sion of Rhode Island avenue northeast:
authorizing the Commissioners to furnish
Potomac water without charge to charit-
able institutions; regulate appointments and
promotions in the municipal government OF
the District of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-16
DISTRICT BILLS NOT ACTED UPON
Officials to Sort Out Commissioners
Documents Before Congress Convenes

Commissioner Mcfarland today sent for
and received copies Of the unpassed bills
proposing legislation for the District OF Co.
lumbia. prepared by the Commissioners and
introduced at their request In the last
Congress by the chairmen OF the Senate
and House committees on tine District OF
Columbia. It Is the Commissioners idea to
ascertain which Of them should be pre-
scented at ths coming session and whether
any amendments should be proposed to
them. He suggested to the Commissioners
that the bills BE oxamtned BY the dinerent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-16

den ]. Hartshorn OF Kensington as pre-
siding officer and Miss Beulah White as sec
rotary the matter OF adopting constitution
was taken up and disposed of. The follow
ing officers OF the federation We're elected:
President. Mrs. Eden J. Hartshorn OF Ken
sington: vice presidents, Mrs. Seymour Tul-
loch of Forest Glen, Miss Beulah White of
Rockville, Miss Helen Nourse OF parnes-
town. Mrs. w. D. Little OF Forest Glen and
Mrs. ]. Harry Cunningham OF Kensington;
corresponding secretary. Miss Anna Far
Quhar OF Rockville; recording secretary,
Mrs. George Fl. Wright OF Linden; treas
urer Mrs. e. II. Darby OF Jamestown.
The formation of the Montgomery County
Federation of Women's Clubs, thus per-
fected. Is tho first county federstion In
MARYLAND. At 1870 o'clock the delegates
were the guests OF the Kensington club,
and at -2.:A1 o'clock the Afternoon 1sessiop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-16
Ever Ride Your Bicycle Nowr

You can trade II for a camera musical
instrument or anything you have use for
by Inserting an ad In the Trade column
Of The Sunday STAR. Only 1c, word for
10 words or more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-16

On account of the breaking of a cable the
elevator In the Indianapolis court house fell
thirty feet yesterday. Or i've persons In the
car four were hurt. One Of the victims.
John Mann. suffered fracture of both legs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-16

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