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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-11
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News an~22uIation

less possible. that Americas splendid
isolation was an advantage, that har-
bors could easily be fortified; that Eu-
rope might need Il strong navy, this
country '!id rot.
Mr.. w. d. Poe, Of Chatham, tall
DARK, with hair rebellious at the back,
rugged of face, with gestures Of head
and hand, next spoke for big navy.
Progress was his plea, as the nation
is growing, we are in tn" arena with
other nations, whether or no we may
have to fight. We must protect our
home and foreign territory. The Mon
Iot: Doctrine depends on a navy, we
must continue to increase till the lawn
OF the millennium, that strong navy
means peace, that a big navy will pro-
tcct all our interests.
Mr.. Patton, of Burke, closed the de-
bate. His utterancC was of the rapid
Ere order. Ec speaks forCibly, his
hands gesticulating, his head and fac"
in action as nc emphasized his views
that a big navy was not n need OF TINS
country, and that the pugii!Stic affirm
ativa va sin the wrong, that = big navy
might act like too much medicine on a
wen man. He did not believe in the
youth with a knife Whetted, pistol III
pocket and loaded with spirituS fru-
mcnts and spiritus pop-skullee with
being q peace preventative, nor In a
big navy for the same result. He cited
figures showing that from ten years
ago fifty millions for the army and
navy had grown now TO Two hundred
una fifty millions a wear. The Mon
roe Doctrine had gotten along without
a great navy and there was no worry
about this or the protection of Ger
man vessels bringing lumber 20 the
Isthmus Canal. AS 10 protecting our
commercial vessels, England did 81
per cent. of our commerce. and what
we needed is more commercial vcs-
sells and not so much navy. One bat
ueshir cost eight million dollars, while
In North Carolina only million a
year went to schools. Cut off the navy
and look after other interests. He
Continued or Page Five.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-11
TRIAL Of JUDGE
SWAYNE BEGINS
Palmer Statesthe Charges
Against Him.
TESTIMONY is BEGUN
Palmer Asks That an Attachment Be
Issued For Durkee, One OF the
Witnesses Who Fails to Ap-
pear. Having Pleaded
Illness.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington. Feb. 10.-The Senate
today heard the first witness called
in connection with the Impeachment
proceedings against Judge Swayne, OF
Florida, and thus entered upon the
real work of the trial. The statement
of the case on behalf OF the House was
made by Manager Palmer who went
over the various charges against
Judge Swayne and said it was the ex-
pectation of the managers that all of
them would be proven. The witnesses
heard today testified of hotel bt!lS paid
by Judge Swaync while holding court
IN Texas.
The Senate decided to devote the
time between and 5 o'clock each day
to the Swayne inquiry.
Judge Swaync came in with his at
tornevs. eX-Senators Higgins and
Thurston. and took his seat between
them at the tabe set apart for their
use.
The first witness sworn in the case
was Benjamin S. Liddon, of Jackson
VILE, Fla. who was called for the
purpose. of testifYing to the physical
condition of Major Benjamin II.
Durkee. of that city. who had been
summoned as a witness and had failed
Mr.. Liddon said he had seen Durkee
a week ago and had then found him
engaged in business. Mr.. Palmer on
behalf of the House asked that an
attachment for Durkee be issued anc
the chair took the request under con-
sideratiou.
Mr. Palmer then made his opcnlnG
statement outlining what he expected
to prove. His presentation was re-
view of the several articles of i'm
parchment.
When MIR. Palmer took his seat the
presentation of evidence was begun by
Mr. Oimsted. one of the managers
who put in various documents bear
ing upon the case. Included among
these were Judge Swayne's certificates
Of expenses aud his receipts for the
money paid TO him at the rate of sic
a day. while holding court in Texas.
The first witness called was PaEnt
w Chase. who in 1900 was n clerk in
a hotel at Tyler, Texas. He made .
statement regarding Judge Swaync'
expenses while holding court in Texas
The next witness called was Mrs
Susan l.. Downs. of Waco. Texas. who
testified on the same subject.
Neither Mr.. Chase or Mrs. Downs
was croSS-eXamined.
There being no other witnesses the
Senate as a court adjourned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-11
DROWNED NEAR TOPSAIL.
Left Ciinging TO Capsi1cd Stan, Ellis
pcrished Before His Friend
Could Get Assist
lRv Associated Press. }

Wilmington. Feb. 10.-William l.
Ellis. 81 years old, of Freehold, y. J.,
was drowned off the coast. one mile
south Of Topsail Inlet, y. c., yesterday
afternoon.
Ellis. with Syerre Bce. OF Norway
his engineer. had started from TopSai
TO Wilmington in Il gasoline launch
when the machinery in the launCl
gave way about a mile at sea. The
weather was rough ana intensely cold
and the two men started ashore in a
skifI, when the smaller boat capsiZcd
The Norwegian swan ashor" for as
sistance at = great risk of his ON nlife
leaving Ellis clinging TO the SKiit Be-
fore assistance could reach him Ellis
drowned and his body washed ashore
under the CapsiZcd boat
Th eremains will he sent TO Free
hold. y. j., from this city for inter
mcnt
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-11
THE RAILROAD RATE BILL.
Little Probability That the Senate " III
Consider 1t This Session.
Special TO News and Observer.

Washington. Feb. lot IS impro-
bable that the Senate will even con
slider the railroad rate dill at this ses-
sion. Most Il not all the Democratic
Senator's favor effective legislation
,Iong this line, bur corporate iahu-
euces are very powerful with the Re-
publican majority. These influences
are certainly powerful enough TO delay
if not prevent any such legislation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-11
Postmaster Steele Dead.
Special to News and Observer.l

High Point. y. c.. Feb. 10.-PoSt-
master Walter Il. Steele died at noon
today of pneumonia at his home. He
was AZ years of age.
He moved here from Greensboro in
1893 and engaged in the hardware
business. which ne conducted four
years. In 1900 he was supervisor Of
census for this district.
He was appointed postmaster by
President Mckinney and during his
term Of office which lasted three
years or more he made most efficient
postmaster. He leaves wife and
daughter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-11

a number OF times. She was forty
years old and the mother of four
children. The coroners jury held Nc
Cue for the murder three days after
it occurred and he has since been
confined in the jail. vehemently pro-
testing his innocence. His trial was
concluded November and he was
convicted the jury being out only IS
minutes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-11
ON W.aSUuNGTON'S BIRTHDAY.
Honorable j. O. Carr Will Speak at
tn. Univcrsity-NO New cases
of Smallpox.

Especial TO News and Observer
Chapel Hill. y. c.. Feb. 10.-Hon.
J. q. Carr, of Wilmington. formerly
of Duplin county, of the class of
1896, of the University. has been Sc
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-26
DIAMOND RING CONTEST.

The lady receiving the greatest num-
Der of votes between Oct. 7, 'o5 and
Ian. IS, 'o6, wins the Diamond Ring.
Call and allow US to explain how you
can win a Diamond Ring.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-26
cAILoREN's UNDERWEAR.

Extra heavy ieeced Vest, Pants and Drawers
all siz 2, on.y 25c.
Heavy Natural Merino in broken lots to
close at 2lc, regular price 25c.
Natural Wool Vests, Pants and Drawers from
35c to SIC. (price depends u pom size.)
Misses and Children's heavy ribbed Vests
and PANS. all sizes, only 25c
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-26

Benson is selling lots of those home
made pies-l29 Water st.
Did you have your oysters from Del
ano last Sunday? Weren't they fine?
Weymouth can and will give you a
better blanket.for your money than you
have had offered you for years; he has
had an unusual sale Of them. Call and
look them over and you will be satisfied
that is the place to buy blankets and
robes. wv
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-26
INFANTS UNDERWEAR.

The famous non-shrii Kable Alma Goods
Vests and Bands. Bands at 25c, Vests S
to CSC.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-26

Bucknam has few good cider barrels
for sale.
George E. Morrill, has sold "Varney's
Prize" -four for ten years. No dissatis-
fled customers. Do you use 1t.
There is be great auction sale OF
horses, carriages, sleigh', harnesses, etc
at the Weston House, Madison next
Saturday. See adv. in another column
Let us frame your picture. We take
out all Of the wrinkles and use new
kind of backing that will not stain the
picture aud ask you no more.
BRAGG Il VARNRY.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-26
JeweIrY and Clocks.

Are now arriving for our Holiday
trade. Our line is and will be larger
than ever. We are selling China and
Cut Glass at bottom prices.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-26
WATCHES.

We know that the Hamilton Watch
es are the best made, gives the puE-
chaser the greatest satisfaction and the
dealer the least trouble. We should
be pleased to show them to YOU.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-26
VALUABLE CURIO FOR SALE.

three Shilling Note, issued by the Colony of
New Jersey in the year of he American RI VOLT
ton. Perfect condition. Also rare Coins OF an
cient date. For prices and particulars,
Address, w. r. RICHARDSON
2w42s No. New Portland, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-26
a, Z, BISON X SON.
Specials in Underwear
Underwear
MEMS UNDERWEAR.

Extra heavy feeced, double front and back,
Shirts and Drawers, only SOC.
Heavy Natural Merino. Shirts and Drawers
at 45c, regu ar price Sic.
Heavy Naural Wool SHIFTS and Drawers
only Sl.CO, worth $l.25.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-26
woMEN's UNDERWEAR.

Jersey rib, extra heavy Vests and Pants at
&c. jersey rib soft finish, shaped Vests and
Pants at SOC.
Jersey Wool. both white and gray Vests and
Pants to match at 81 o..
Natural Wool fiat Vests aud Pants to match
at Sl.00.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22
WALLACE HEARD FROM.
First White Man to Cross Labrador
Without a Guide.

st. Johns. N. F., Nov. 22.-Letters to-
day from Dillon Wallace, the Labrador
explorer, and New York lawyer, con-
tanned the news that thev had success
fully crossed Labrador. Mr.. Wallace is
the first white man who has ever cross
ed Labrador without either guides or
Indian assistants. With Mr.. Wallace
was one companion named Easton. The
letters said that both were well and
had plenty Of provisions when they
reached the province of Ungava on DC
tober is. In 1904, Mr.. Wallace went
with Leonidas Hubbard's i'll fated ex-
petition Mr.. Hubbard, whose purpose
was to cross Labrador lost his life from
starvation and Mr.. Wallace was found
by the rescuing party after he had fall
en- exhausted in the snow.
Although the most perilous part of
Mr.. Wallace's trip is completed, he still
has before him a winter of travel by
snowshoes, before he reaches civiliza-
ton. He and Mr.. Easton, at the time
when the letters We're written were
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22
DEATHS FROM BULLETS.
We're Double Those From Disease in
Russian Army.

Washington, Nov. 22.-Colonel John
Van R. Hoff. medical department,
U. S. A, who has recently returned
from the Russian army in Manchuria
with which he went through part Of
the campaign in the war against Japan
has been authorized by the chief of
staff to give out excerpts from his Off
cia1 report. According to Colonel Hof
the number of killed and dead of
wounds was 81 ,642 men and the number
of dead from disease 1889. These sta
tistics are exclusive of casualties at Port
Arthur and show almost exactly two
men dead from results OF battle to one
man dead from sickness.
This record is, according to statistics
the best made in any way up to the
present time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22
NO MORE SOUVENIR BOOKS.
American Federation Of Labor Con
dennis Their Issuance.

Pittsburg, Pa, Nov. ga feature
of the session of the American FEEDER
alton of Labor is the section of the
grievance committee report asking for
the abolition of the souvenir pro-
gramme in connection with union
labor events. representatives of the
smaller labor unions throughout the
country were charged with grating,
forgery and threatening the employers
with strikes and boycotts in getting
out souvenir books for Labor day and
other occasions. Many Of the leading
delegates to the convention, including
President Gompers, talked on the
question, and while the names of the
labor unions against which the
charges were made were not uncov-
cred labor leaders in every city were
accused of the practice.
A resolution was offered and adopt
ed condemning the issuing of souve-
mir books by the labor unions, and
hereafter it is likely none will be is
sued.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22
NATURE SPARES.
The Stricken Rose From Grief.

The Stricken Rose From Grief.
What a fortunate provision of nature It
ferfng; for how poignant would be its
grief to discover, in the height of its
blooming glory. that a canl1er fed at it's
heart and that its beauty and fragrance
were doomed forever. Nature always
spares the suffering; she is a veritable
storehouse Of pleasing rewards, for those
who seek her aid IN the years gone by
falling hair and grayness have cast a
gloom over the lives of thousands Of
yollng. women, but thanks to the investi-
cations of scientists the true cause of
hair destruction is now known to be a
germ or parasite that burrows into the
hair foIlicles. NeWbro's Herpicide abso-
lutely destroys this germ, thus permit
ting the hair to grow as nature intended
Sold. by leading druggists. Send Zoe in
Detroit Mich. J. P. RoWley, 800 Kansas
ave, special agent. Successor to RowIey
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22
NURSE is FOUND.
She win Testify in the Case of the
Geary Girl.

Boston, Nov. PA new and important
witness who will appear against the three
men under Indictment in connection with
the death of Susanna Geary, the suit case
victim, have been found, the police say,
in Miss Sarah Elizabeth Grimithsa nurse
who, it is alleged, attended the Geary
girl while tho latter was dying. This
nurse has made statements te the police
which, the authorities claim, viii be of
material assistance to the prosecution in
the trial Of the cases against DR.. Percy
d. Mcleod, William Hunt and Lewis
Crawford. the accused men. The police
say that Miss Griffiths has satisfied them
that she is in no way criminally liable in
the case, having been called in as nurse
after second operation, intended to save
the Geary woman's life, had been per-
formed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22
suspected of killing a Woman.

Chicago, Nov. 22.-Frank vouchla
was arrested today on suspicion of be-
ing the murderer Of Miss Maud Reese.
a stenographer, who was killed last
night by a burglar that she found in
her apartments. Vochla had several
fresh cuts on his head and face.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22

New York, Nov 22.-The first sen
tence for illegal voting at New York's
recent election was passed upon Ed
ward Meade. He was sentenced to Sing
Sing prison. for not less than two years
nor more than three years and SIX
months. He pleaded guilty to voting
twice on election day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22

planning to start westward through
Ungava for Georges river post and
thence to reach FIT Chino. which is one
of the most northerly points on the
mainland of North America. Here the
two will wait until the coast waterways
are frozen over. Then they intend to
start southwark toward Quebec on the
frozen rivers, travelling with dog sleds
and snowshoes.
Mr.. Wallace said he expected to reach
Quebec in April
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22
ROBBED IN DAYLIGHT.
Denver Bank Looted of $4,000 BIZ
Masked Men.

Denver, Nov. 22.-TWo masked
men, armed with revolvers, forced
Cashier Gabriel Jones of the South
Denver bank, a small concern, to de-
liver to them $4,000, all the cash in
the safe, and fed in a buggy A man
and a woman who entered the bank
while the robbers We're there We're
made to stand with their faces to the
wall and hands up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22
HIGH DEATH RATE.
Cholera in Philippines Has Been GEN
orally Fatal

Washington, Nov. 22.-According to a
report from Chief Quarantine officer
Heiser at Manila. the total number Of
cases of cholera in Manila since the be-
ginning of the outbreak is 1913 with 172
deaths, total numfer in the provinces
-326 cases and Isl deaths.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22

suffer in silence and drift along from
bad to worse, knowing full well that
they ought to have immediate assist
ance, but a natural modesty impels
them to shrink from exposing them
selves to the questions and probably
examinations Of even their family
physician. It is unnecessary. Without
money or price YOU can consult a wO-
man whose knowledge from actual ex-
perience is great.
Mrs. Pinkham's Standing Invitation.
Women suffering from any form Of
female weakness are invited to promptly
communicate with Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. All letters are received,
opened, read and answered by women
only. A woman can freely talk of her
private illness to a woman; thus has
been estab lished the eternal confidence
between Mrs. Pinkham and the women
of America which has never been
broken. Out of the vast volume OF
experience which she has to draw from,
St is more than possible that she has
gained the very knowledge that viii
HELM YOUR case. She asks nothing in
return except your goodwill, and her
advice has relieved thousands. Surely
any woman, rich or poor, is very foolish
If She does not take advantage of this
generous offer Of assistance
If YOU are i'll. don't hesitate to get a
bottle of Lydia p. Pinkham' sVege stable
Compound at once, and write Mrs Pink
ham, Lynn. Mass, for special advice.
When a medicine has been successful
"a restoring to health so many women,
vou cannot we'll say, without trying #
s. do not believe it VIII help me-"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22
MRS. LEASES OLDEST son DEAD
Her Son Charles a Victim of the Sur
geon's Knife.

New York, Nov 22.-Charles L.
Lease, a son of Mary Elizabeth Lease,
the well known Populist advocate.
died at his mothers home here last
night His death was the result of
eleven operations, which commenced
with an operation for appendicitis.
Mr. Lease, who was a custom house
inspector, was first operated on eleven
months ago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22
where Fairbanks WIN Live.

Washington, Nov 22-Viee President
Fairbanks is to occupy during the pres
ent season the residence of Representa-
tive Morrill, of Philadelphia, at the
northwest corner of Seventeenth and K
streets, opposite Farragut square. The
house is one of the largest private resi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22
SPECIAL HoAlEsEEKERs' RATES
Via Rock Island.

On December 5th and 18th
Rock Island agents will sell you
tickets to points in Arkansas, Okla
bona Indian Territory, Louisiana.
New Mexico and Texas at rs per cent
18th minimum of $1,000. Tickets viii
he limited for return 81 days from
A. NJ. FULLER.
c. P. A, Topeka. kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22
Lawrence Educator Burned.

Lawrence, kan, Nov Pin trying to
extinguish a fire in his house here Tues
dav afternoon F. P. Smith, superinten-
dent Of the city schools, was badly burn
ed on the face and hands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22

New York, Nov 22.-Among the pas
sengers who arrived on board the
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse from Bre-
men, Southampton and Cherbourg were
George W. Perkins and Cob W. T. Cody.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22

dences in the city and formerly was the
home of the late Senator Stanford of
California.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22

81. $3.50 and So a month. T. B.
Guild Music Co.. 722 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22

IN me Denver news IneIe Is pElllAOo
an excellent fve-column half tone Of
the 16 players in the Washburn squad
lined up in a row. They make a nice
showing
The Denver Times, commenting under
a Boulder date line on the results OF
the Washburn- Colorado game says:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-22

after the game the Denver university
rooters divided their cheers between
their team and their new park. The
Aggies divided their time between
words of condemnation for the rough
treatment they had received and in ap-
plying HANDBAGS to the wounds and
bruisers received by their players.
We played with half of the team
substitutes, " said Coach Mcintosh. IF
we had had our regular team we would
have beaten them up, smuggling and
al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-06
Oh RICH DEDICATED
EXERCISES AT CALVARY METHo-
DIST EPISCOPAL.

Inc formal dedication of Calvary Method
iSt Episcopal Church. on Columbia road he
tween l4th and 18th. Mount Pleasant took
place yesterday, Bishop Earl Cranston pre-
sizing. At the regular II o'clock service
the plShop preached an eloquent sermon on
the text. Seek ye first the Kingdom of
zoo and His righteousness; and all these
things Will be added unto YOU. Malt
D. 81 Rev. DR.. Henry r. Naylor. presiding
elder Of the Washington district. delivered
an appropriate address In the afternoon
During the day enough subscriptions were
secured to pay off all Of $40 900 Indebted
ness on the new building.
Rev. Dr. tJoseph Dawson. pastor of the
Church anil DR.. Naylor. who founded the
nethoalst Episcopal Society of Mount
fleasaht, from which the present church
grew. were the recipients of many con-
ordinations from the members of the con-
gfesation and visitors. Since Dr. Dawson
mas mad charge of this flock it has in
creased IN size from a score or more to
about two hundred.
1t was intended that the dedication ex-
ercises should take place al 3 o clock in the
afternoon but in order to give more time
Tor raising the money to pay off the in
deotedness the time set later. At the
afternoon service addresses were also made
by A. b. Brown and others.
The sermon was delivered in the even
ing by Rev. DR.. c. w. Gallagher. who com
pared the building of the present church
with the erection of the temple of Solo
mon. When the sermon was over the
trustees of the church, nine in number
formed in line in front of the alter.
where Bishop Cranston stood, and Isaac r.
Hit, jr.. chairman of the board addressed
the bishop in the following words:
we present unto you this building to
De dedicated as church for the service
and worship of Almighty Cod
The bishop then dedicated the new
building In accordance With the ritual of
the denomination.
The attendance a all of the services dur
ing the day was large, and great enthusi-
aSm was shown by the members Ii is
believed that the new church starts on its
career under the most favorable auspices
and will have its efforts In the future
crowned with success At least such is the
confident belief of all those who were pres
ent yesterday, and especially of the pastor
and DR.. Naylor. both of whom are pre-
pared to give every aid In their power to
bring about this desired end
The Methodist Episcopal Society Of
Mount Pleasant was organized about two
years ago. The present building was COM
pleted only recently, and it was decided by
the congregation to call the church Cal
vary, instead of mount Pleasant" as
was at first suggested. The new church is
handsome and commodious building. ap-
propriately and beautifully furnished. with
fine stained glass memorial windows, one
of which cost $500. The entire cost of the
lot building, and furnishings was about
SO, 900.