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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-25
MIR. KOoNCE rs RIGHT.

There was some laughter in the
House yesterday when Mr.. koonce, OF
Onslow, introduced his amendment
providing that no member of the
Legislature should draw mileage who
totes a free pass on the railroads. Mr..
Koonce was in no joking mood. He
was in earnest and believes that the
principle in his amendment is sound.
in the first place when an "enploye
or attorney. or law agent, OF a rail-
road is elected to the Legislature he
violates the spirit of the law If he ac-
cepts a pass for services" and III the
next place it is very difficult for pass
toter to look at questions affecting the
railroads without having some bias to-
war1 the railroad on which he rides
without putting UP the price of the
ticket.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-25

enough votes of advocates of the bill
to postpone its operation until July
1906. or to add amendments that
would destroy the good effects of the
bill. The bill as originally drawn
would have driven out the stills on the
first day of July, 1905. Mr.. Vann OF
Chowan. offered an amendment in the
Senate to extend the time till January
1st., 1906. Senator Ward accepted that
amendment the bill passed the Senate
by a large majority, and was faYorably
reported by the House committee by
a vote of q to in the exact shape in
which it passed the Senate.
In the Richmond county bill it is
provided that the big distilleries must
close up July list. 1906. In the Ward
bill, which is of general application
but was vigorously fought chiefly by
the friends Of Williams, Shore and Ad-
vance, the distilleries are not closed
up until January 1st, 1906. That is
ample time and, after the victory of
the Ward bill. and it was agreed to
postpone its operation until next Jan
uary, they ought not to be requested
70 agree TO any further concession, but
the minority ought to accept the stu
alton without further agitation. The
majority at no time has had any dis
position TO impose hard conditions,
but they could not consent 10 d post
ponement longer than January with
out making a concession that would
be regarded a. q special privilege TO
Williams and Shore. The i4corpora-
ton of those two places by the Gem
eral Assembly Of 1903 was q great mis-
take made hastily and by over-desire to
please certain individuals. This Legis-
lature would make an even greater
sion beyond January the first in the
light that experience gives them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-25
NO NEW CAUSES or DIVORCE.

After a splendid fight for repeal of
all the loose divorce laws in North
Carolina, with n great victory assured.
the House made q mistake in adding
new cause for divorce. 1t is an open
secret that this new cause was added
to meet a particular case-a grievious
case. but one in which the suffering
wife does not live with her husband
and where she is under the present
laws enabled to get a divorce from
bed and board. If any additional
cause is TO be added, that particular
case and that cause is one that has
more merit than any other one
brought forward, but we do not be-
lieve that this Legislature ought To.
add any additional cause and par.
ticularly that it should not make
general law to meet a single case OF
hardship. If that is done in one in
stance, other will follow and there is
grave danger that others will be in
corporated and that the strong SEN
timent against loose divorce laws will
not result in legislation that will meet
the request OF, the 100000 petitioners
to this General Assembly.
"No additional cause, no matter
how great the hardship" is my posi-
ton. said prominent member of the
Senate yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-25
HON. GEORGE HOWARD.

In the death OF Hon. George How
ard, az his home in Tarhoro yesterday
North Carolina loses a gentleman OF
the highest type. He had lived long
and well, serving his State and his
God with singleness of purpose.
Judge Howard entered public life
az very young mar and was SUI
perior Court Judge before he was
thirty years Of age. He made State
wide reputation on the bench, in the
General Assembly and in the Conati-
tutional Convention. He was Il Dem
ocratic leader of force and power in
the fifties and as q young man en-
joyed the confidence Of Reid and
Ellis anG Hoke and Bragg ana the
older leaders OF the Democratic hosts.
They Sou"ht his counsel before he
was twenty-five years of age, and
often found it wise beyond his years.
After Reconstruction Judge How
ard retired from active participation
in politics, devoted himself to the
practise of the law. to large business
and farming interests, and amasscd
large fortune. lie was highly en-
dowed with Intellectual qualities and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-25
The Late Mrs. HAYWOOD Ednundson.
(Communicated.)

LAGRANGE. n. c.. Feb. 24.-The re-
mains of the late Mrs Haywood Ed
mundson, of Wilson We're inferred in
Fairview Cemetery here. many sor-
rowing friends and relatives attending
the burial.
She was prior to her marriage Misl
Lille l.. Rouse, second daughter OF
the late Mr.. Noah Rouse. one of the
most prominent men in this commun-
ity.
Here where her ing life had been
spent; here where mother and father
were buried, there was no place more
fitting to lay her Young BODY, near to
the ones to whom she ministcred so
lovingly during their last days. She
was graduate of Peace Institute and
while there won honor of high dis
tinction and every ore recognized in
her a young woman of exceptional
bright mind.
After her marriage she made her
home in Wilson, and during her
happy home life there made friends
Of every one with whom she came
in contact.
She had those qualifications that go
to make life sweeter and dearer TO
those who knew her best and loved
her most. ! always thought of her
as
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-25
WOULD REPEAL THE SIX PER
CENT INTEREST LAW By IN
DIRECTION.

The Judiciary Committee III the
House has given favorable report on
the bill to permit an increase in the
rate of interest from six per cent TO
seven per cent. on long term loans.
That is a remarkable proposition
the most remarkable that has yet re-
ceived u favorable report from any
committee during this session of the
Legislature. If the bill proposed TO
permit a higher rate of interest on a
short term, there might be some ar
gument in favor OF that in order to
give accommodation to parties needing
money in great emergencies. But
experience has shown there is no need
for changing the law with respect to
the interest law, for either short or
long term looms.
II is we'll known that In all banking
circles money can be borrowed on a
lower rate for q long term than for
n short term, and yet here we nave
the singular proposition TO violate all
the rules OF experience and make a
special exception contrary to all sound
principles in business and banking
circles.
If this bill should become a law. OF
course. there viii be no loans except
Long term" loans. for no man having
money to loan will lend il for six per
cent. when by writing the note for
long term the seven per cent. interest,"
III always be charged. The bill
~Ight TO be entitled AN Act TO Ike
neal the Six Pc Cent. Interest Law.
1t will mean : 4 and nothing else
and should be enacted, if at all, with
the plain understanding that it vir-
tually repeats the Six Per Cent. Inter-
est Law. II that is TO be done, let IT
be done without any beating around
the bush, and let it be straightfor-
ward repeal of the Six Per Cent. IN
terast law for the bill TO permit long
term loans at seven per cent. interest
is a virtual repeal of the six per cent.
interest law.
There is every reason against repeal
ing the six per cent. interest law,
either by a straight vote or by the in
direction of this bill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-25
Is it Smallpox?

Especial to News and Observer
Franklinton, Feb. 24.-There is
some anxiety in town this morning
on account Of reported case OF
smallpox in New Raleigh" an annex
of Franklinton, settled by negroes.
For two weeks or more nleasles has
been appearing about town. though
not Of malignant type. and chicken
pox has been prevalent in the colored
normal school.
Yesterday a negro boy. not stu
dent. was reported broken out with Il
suspicious eruption. Whereuoon the
county physician has quarantined him
and also the students. The school
will be kept out of town. There is
not much excitement In town as 1t is
thought the disease will not spread
beyond its present locality.
"A good many people here have been
vaccinated within the past year and
a great many others are ready to be
now,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-25
DRANK TO EXCESS
Disease Fastens Grip On
Victims.
Narrowly Escaped Being Entirely
Ruined BY Terrible Curse But is
Now a New Man.

1t is with pleasure that l give my
testimony in, behalf of the keeiey
Treatment. and especially the Green's
boro Institute. For five years or more.
previous to June, 1901, ] drank whis-
key to excess, and finally the disease
became SO fastened upon nae that /
could not control myself. Reallzln6
that ] would be ruined II something
was not done to relieve me OF the tet-
rible curse | decided, as final resort,
to take the Kelley Treatment. en-
tered the Greensboro Institute on June
the 3, 1901, anu graduated four weeks
later, a, new man, physically, mentally
and morally. Since taking the treat
ment my health has been good, ana
never for one moment have l had any
desire for, or inclination TO take q
drink Of anything containing alcohol.
My sojourn at the Institute was pleas
ant, as everything was done oy phySl-
cian manager, and attendants 10 add
to my comfort and pleasure. / thank
God for the Kelley Treatment and 10
all who may be so unfortunate as 10
be under the control of King Alcohol,
l would say, $50 to Keeley ana be
cured" / say cured, because l know
that | was diseased and am now fully
restored 10 my normal condluon.
What the Kelley did for ME ii can do
for others.
Hoping that my testimony may be
The means OF inducing some Nlctlm
of strong drink TO avail himself of the
Kelley Cure, / am,
w. NJ. ROACH.
Greensboro, N. c., Dec. s, 1904.
Send names of friends who might be
benefited to Kelley Institute, Green's
boro n c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-25
Very Annoying

THIS HARDLY EXPRESSES WHAT
RALEIGH PEOPLE SAY OF II.
Any itchincss Of the skin is annoying
Little danger in itching skin dis
eases.
But they make you miserable.
Doan's Ointment is a never failing
cure.
For Piles, Eczema, all itching
troubles.
Raleigh citizens endorse it.
Mrs. Ed. Marlborough, at 124 E.
Davie street, says: my little girl five
years old had a breaking out upon
the back of her neck. / learned
about Doan's Ointment and got it at
Bobbitt-Wynne Drug Company's store.
1t cured the eruption in q short time
after first applying the ointment all
signs Of it disappeared. | am only too
glad to speak a good word for a prep
aration which is as effective and heal
ing as this one
For sale by all dealers. Price so
Cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
n. Y, sole agent for the United States
Remember the name Doan's and
take no Substitute.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-25
THE LAUGHINGHoUsE BILL.

One of the most interesting and
spirited debates of the session was on
the Laughinghouse bill to reduce the
passenger rates that was a special or
der yesterday. The debate was opened
by Mr.. Laughingh ouse in strong,
practical and sensible speech, enriched
with figures and statistics that demon
strated the fairness of reducing rates
TO the moderate rate fixed in his bill.
He cited the highest judicial author
lily in support of his argument and
made such appeal as would be effective
Carolina.
Mr. Murphy. of Buncombe who has
been a leading spirit in the fight for
the bill, made one of the greatest
speeches heard in the House this ses-
sion, answering effectively, as TO most
of the great systems, the plea that they
are now losing money in operating
their passenger trains, and stating the
law as it applies to corporations, ex-
ercising the right of eminent domain
and those that derive no advantage
from a State franchise.
Mr.. Biggs, of Durham, author of the
substitute which he prepared for Mr..
Laughinghouse which was accepted by
Mr.. Laughinghouse spoke briefly in
favor of the bill and pointed out how
the court had adopted a different rule
with reference TO such quasi-public COR
porations as railroads and purely pri-
vate corporations of cotton mills. The
courts limit the income Of quasi public
corporations by declaring that the
State may reduce the freight and pas
senger charges to q point that permits
the earning only of a fair dividend on
the money invested, in one case hold
ing that four per cent. profit would
be sufficient.
There were other strong speeches
for the bill, mostly brief, by Messrs.
Woodland, of Wilson, McEinch,
Cover, Mitchell, Feimster. and Judge
Graham, too unwell to make
speech, who closed the debate
with a citation of the dissenting opin-
ion of Justice Douglas in the Selma
connection case, which gives the fig
ures of the big profits made by the
Atlantic Coast Line Railway.
The speeches in opposition to the
bill were mainly directed to an argu-
ment that this was Il matter that
ought more properly to be referred to
the Corporation Commission to which
the power has been delegated. 1t was
contended by some of the speakers
that the members of the General AS
sembly did not have time to give the
necessary investigation 10 all the facts
SO as to decide upon SO important
matter with wisdom and Justice. There
we're arguments against the fairness
OF the proposed decrease rs to some
roads, notably the Seaboard, but the
opponents of passing the measure
chiefly put their opposition on the
ground that the Corporation Commits
ison had been invested with the power
and the matter should be left TO them.
The debate was conducted upon
high plane. There were no long
speeches, and the large majority for
the bill was in the nature of a sur
prise to its supporters. They felt sure
of victory, after. they secured their
majority report from the COMMITTEES,
but they feared their majority would
be much smaller than it was.
1t is now sup to" the Senate. What
will that body do?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-25
NO MORE SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

There was great surprise and disap-
pontment yesterday among the friends
of the Ward bill when they learned
that the House had postponed its con-
sideration until Tuesday of next week.
This postponement was made at the
request of Mr.. Murphy, of Rowan, who
said he could not be in Raleigh to-
day. and. as he is the leading oppon-
ent of the bill, out of courtesy to him
the delay was made. However an
agreement vas reached by which the
debate on Tuesday is TO be limited to
one hour and the vote taken.
In the meantime-(and here Is u
matter that concerns ever supporter
OF tho Ward bilD lit Is learned that an
earnest effort is being made TO secure
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-25
Jack Trust for a Worthy Cause.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial 10 News and Observer
Goldsboro. y. c., FEB. 24.-The
Goldsboro Dramatic Club presented
the farce comedy Jack Trust" in
the Messenger Opera House last
night TO a large and appreciative au-
dience.
The proceeds were for tho benefit
OF the GoldsborO Hospital and the
amount realized was far above the
clubs expectation.
The members OF the club seemed at
home in their respective parts and
more than sustained their respective
roles.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-25
Death OF Mr.. w. Il. Bailey.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer.)
Ernporia, Va, Feb. 24.-Mr. ". z.
Bailey died suddenly this morning
from appoplexy aged As years. he,
as was his custom. arose early, feeling
in good spirits, but after leaving his
residence q, short distance. returned.
complaining of headache. He was as
sisted to his room. and In few min
utes death had claimed its victim.
He was the son of Rev j. c. Bailey,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-25
Gentle. loving, good.
Wearing the rose of womanhOod."

For three long weary months she
had been a patient sufferer, never
complaining, always hopeful. All
that loving hearts and hands could
do, all that was in the power of a
most devoted husband and loving
brothers and sisters was done, but
nothing could stay the hand of the
Reaper
She leaves a loving husband two
little ones years and months or
age; besides these four sisters: Mrs.
j. Y. Joyner, of Raleigh; Mrs. w. CT.
Wilson. Wilson's Mills; Misses Bessie
and Eula Rouse and two brothers.
Mr.. N. j. Rouse, OF Kinstou; and
Mr.. T. r. Rouse. of LAGRANGE.
Hers was a beautiful life, her death
calm, and we believe her future Will
be glorious.
mo life is lost to life and love.
That in it's loving towers above ~
The blighting blasts of earth.
The life with sacred service wrought
That knows no selfish. sordid thought,
Is ripe for heavenly BIRTH
\ FRIEND.
Estate papers please Copy.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-25
SCOTS EMULSION g.
SCOTS Emulsion
SCOTS Emulsion
SCOTS Emulsion
SCOTS Emulsion
SCOTS Emulsion

the old story, told times
without number and repeated
over and over again for the
last thirty years. But it's
always a welcome story to
those in need of strength and
health. There's nothing in
the world that stops wasting
diseases as quickly as SCOTS
Emulsion.
Well send you sample, tree
SCOTT s. BOVINE, 4oa Pearl Street, New York
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-25
A MORNING TONIC.
(Dean Stanley.)

Each OF us is bound TO make the
small circle in which he lives better
and happier; each OF us is bound to
see that out Of that small circle the
greatest good may flow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-25

The great abuse in railroad passes
is that there is no adequate punish
ment for the public officer who rides
on free passes. Senator Long, of Ire
dell has introduced a bill to remedy
this. In New York the public officer
who accepts a pass forfeits his office.
And that is right. Public officials
ought TO accept no favors at the hands
of railroads. This is particularly true
of judges, sheriffs and court officials.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-25

ranked with the first men in any as
sembly. He belongs to the large
number of great men Edgecombe
county has given TO North Carolina.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
MACEDONIAN SITUATION.
Is Discussed At Length In the House
of Lords.

London, March 2S.-(7.3O p. MD-The
House of Lords discussed the Macedonian
situation at length, this evening. Lord
Lytton Conservative called attention to
the condition of affairs in that part of
the world. He said that the Austro-
Russian reform scheme was Il failure and
it was hopeless to expect anything from
Russia or Austria. The rule of the Turk
was anomaly in civilized Europe and ii
perpetual menace to peace. Foreign Soc
rotary LansdOWne said some progress had
been made but he realized that connec
ton was urgent on the grounds of human
itv and because the existing conditions
menaced the peace of Europe. Great Brit
tain, however, had less responsibility than
any other power. and it was impossible
for Great Britain to send IL fleet to Con-
stantinople OF an army of invasion into
Macedonia.
Lord I.ansdOwne further remarked that
the finances OF Macedonia must he so ar
ranged to provide adequately for tn"
administration of Macedonia. guarantees
must be provided that not any OF the rev
cnues ear-markcd for the special benefit
of Macedonia can be diverted for other
purposes and finally the finances of Mace
doria must be placed under international
control.
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Does Your Doctor KnOW

What's the matter with You? II he does,
the chances are he may help you, but
many times women call on their family
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separate and distinct diseases, for which
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A proper medicine like DR.. Pierce's Fa-
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cure POSSIBLE, the use of DR.. Pierce's Fa-
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-29
DOUBLE SUICIDE.
New York Attorney and
Well Known Salesman
No Motive Known for the crime-rh.
Story.

Cleveland, Ohio, March 2S.-Henrv
L. Woodward, an attorney of Now
York City. and Charles A Brouse a
travelling saleman for the National
supply Company. of Toledo. Ohio.
committed suicide in their rooms at
the Hollenden Hotel. sometime during
last night, or today. The bodies of
both men were found this Afternoon
The coroner's verdict is each case
gives dependency over domestic and
business troubles as the cause of tho
SUICIDES. Both men had used a pis-
tol and each had sent a bullet into
Ills head death in each case being in
Simultaneous. Coroner Siegelss Elm
said a number of letters had been
found in Woodward's possession from
his wife which showed that Woodward
evidently had been suffering from de-
spondency. The letters were written
from 1851 Amsterdam Ave-, New York
and We're signed Cora" The con
tents were affectionate in tone and
pleaded for Woodward's return home
and for a reply to the letters. The
number Of letters showed that there
Lad been two or three a day
Woodward was an attorney and had
been in partnership with Robert P.
Cummings, of number 81 Liberty
street. New York. The partnership
had been dissolved sometime ago and
Woodward became travelling sales
man for the Banks Law Publishing
Company, No. Il Murray street, New
York.
few weeks ago Woodward fell off
street car in Ashtabula and sprained
his ankle. The injury. combined with
failure to meet with anticipated bust
ness success, is believed to have been
the cause of his dependency.
The body of Brouse was found an
hour after the discovery of the body
of Woodward. So far as is known.
there was no agreement between the
two men to end their lives although 1t
is said they had been seen together in
the lobby of the hotel. Brouse's home
was at Wadsworth, Ohio.