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The Weather Today: fffiSoSSffj FAIR. The News and Observer. VOL. LIII. NO, 121. [LoanDs ®OO Klshp-QDd IMOy IPaipsip© 000 lEcd-QDd R3®ws ®od(£l ©BreofllMS®® LIVELY TILT CAME ON DRUNKARD BILL Senator Spruill’s Bill Was the Casus Belli. TODDIES AND MINCE PIES The Senate Warms up to Debate When the Member Fronr, Tyrrell Makes an Ineffectual Fight Against Unfavorable Com* mittee Report. Yesterday in the Senate there was the usual pouring in of petitions for tem perance legislation. Some asked for the adoption of the London bill, some for in corporation of churches against the li quor traffic, some for dispensary, some for general temperance legislation. And there also came in a batch of re quests for “leave of absence for my col league" aud others.- It was Saturday, and many of the Senators who have been here constantly since the opening of the session thought it was a good opportunity to pay a visit to the folks at home. The Senate work moved on smoothly until a bill was read with an unfavorable committee report. It was the bill intro duced by Senator Spruill providing that for public druukness, the offender be liued $lO, and for each repetition this bo jumped to $25. Senator Spruill declared that the li quor question was the absorbing topic of the day, and, that though the Judiciary Committee had set «,the stamp of disap proval on his bill he would urge its pas sage. “With, all respect to that commit tee,” said he. “it is a case of ‘us boys must not assail our own household.” In temperance legislation he urged that haste be made slowly. “There is an ef fect for every cause,” he said, “and the cause of the agitation is the reeling drunkards who have made of them selves a nuisance. I am a temperate temperance man and I urge that we put on brakes and help to stop, and not go too fast. I don’t want to prevent gentlemen from having toddies and ladies' from making mince pies and using wine I because of the drunkards who reel on the Highways.” “It would take a big book to hold what I don’t know, but there are some things that I know as good as any man in the Senate, or in the United States, or the President himself. One thing I know all about is a nigger, and the other Is whiskey, because I’ve been there. 1 know the nigger and I’ve put on war paint and feathers and gone out to fight him, and I’ve kept it up till he is out of the power that came when he went to the ballot box and when white men were turned away. There was no desire to punish him, but the effects that came from him, and so it should be with the liquor traffic. It is not the ardent spirits but the effect, the drunkards, whom we should get after.” "The purpose of my bill is as fair as the moon, as clear as the sun and its effect on drunkenness will be as terrible as an army with banners. I urge that it be passed.” Senator Woodard replied to Mr. Spiuili, saying that he sympathized with the moral sentiment expressed in the bili, but that at common law now there was provision to punish drunkards. He paid a warm tribute to the high Christian and moral character of Mr. Spruill and said that a high-toned gentleman woul l gladly pay a fine of SIOO if he could rectify "his error after being drunk, and that such u one was able to pay, but to many young men from the country failure to have $lO after a moment of indiscretion would mean for the poor fellow the jail and the companionship of felons. The reason that prompted the Judiciary committee to report the bill unfavorably was that the law' now furnished an adequate remedy.” Here Senator Mcßryde came in. He proposed that as au amendment that the fine should apply to the sober profane swearers as they were worse than drunk en men who swore. To this Mr. Wood ard replied that there was already such a law and that men had been punished under it. Senator Wellborn was on the floor uext. He spoke for the bill and said that while men might get drunk in their homes it would keep them from being a nuisance. He declared he had shed tears the other day when he heard the ladies pleading for their homes, and then drew a picture of drunkenness in his own county of Ashe, a prohibition county, where lie had to fight his way to the polls through crowds of drunken men. Senator Lamb said he was for tem perance, but did not approve of the bill, j He believed in first putting the tempta- ; ticn out of the way, and then after wards in two or four years to ounish by such a law as that proposed. Senator Wellborn said he wanted the ayes and nays on the bill. Senator Woodard quickly asked why Mr. Well born was so anxious about the matter * ‘4444*; ▼ '•> f BUT ONE Way. 4 4 ♦ * v (Governor Aycoek.) 4 There is but one way only to 4 I ® erve the People well, and that is to 4 do the right thing, trusting them 4 * as they m *y ev er be tKisted, to an * P rove the things which count for the 4 4 betterment of the State a 4 J 444 444 44444444444444444444 now when he had early in the session proposed to repeal the prohibition law of Ashe county. Senator Wellborn declared that this was because prohibition in Ash'- was \ failure. He said that he was awakened at his home at nights by drunken crew is passing, and that in the campaign his speeches had been broken up by these drunken crowds. He told of many fights and of people being killed and of a generally terrible condition of affairs In Ashe. Senator Spruill again spoke, and told of the effect a secret order fine had on (him when he was a ’gay lark’ and went into the lodge room. H» believed that fines would cure many drunkards. A roll-call vote was had and the bill failed to pass by a vote of 28 to 6. These voting in favor of it were: Senators Griffith, Norris, Spruill, Thayer, Webb and Wellborn. A number who voted against the bill said they did so be cause the law already covered the case. In discussing the resolution of Sena tor Glenn providing for a committee to examine into the insane asylums and j visit them, if necessary, Senator Glenn j disclaimed any intention of saying there j were any serious or grave charges made, but only some little things which ought to be looked into. That there was uo word of scandal that he had heard, nor of bad management. He said that In order to make a report it might be necessary to visit the institutions, for some on the.committee might not know of their magnitude. Without the right to visit these institutions he could not see of what value the committee could be. Senator Brown's amendment to made the committee consist of three prevailed as did also the amendment of Senator Norris providing for a similar commit- I tee for the Deaf, Dunmb and Blind Asy lums. These committees are to visit the institutions if they deem it necessary. Senator Beasley introduced a bill to provide for a Historical Commission to be appointed by the Governor. It is to consist of five commissioners to serve without pay, but SSOO is to be allowed for expenses in collecting historical data. SENATE—TWENTY-SECOND DAY. The Senate was called to order at eleven o’clock. Lieutenant Governor Tur ner presiding and Rev. M. M. McFarland led in prayer. The reading of the journal of Friday was dispensed with on motion of Sena tor Reinhardt, of Lincoln. PETITIONS. The following petitions were presented yesterday: Senator Milton: Two petit! ms so- a dispensary for Albemarle and for reduc tion of taxes. Senator Durham: From ladies for the prohibition of liquor traffic within two miles of Philadelphia church in Gaston county. Senator Norris: From citizens of Oak Grove township, Wake county, against a change of the county line through that township. Senator Mcßryde: Four petitions from Robeson county for the London bill. Senator Spence: From Moore county for the London bill. Senator Durham: From Gaston county tor a law prohibiting the manufacture and sale of liquor in Gaston county and for the London bill. \ BILLS FROM THE HOUSE. A message from the House brought the following bills which were acted on: H. B. 19, S. B. 322. Hooker: To author ize the commissioners of the town of Washington to issue bonds to pay exist ing indebtedness. To Counties, Cities and Towns. H. B. 384, S. B. 323. Thompson: To amend the charter of the town of Jack sonville, Onslow county To Counties, Cities and Towns. H. B. 467, S. 13. 283: To amend stock law in certain counties upon concurrence in amendment by House of Representa tives. Amendment concurred in and bill is ordered enrolled. BILLS INTRODUCED. S. B. 224. Hicks, of Granville: For the relief of S. F. Spencer, a Confederate soldier of Granville county. To Pensions. S. B. 325. Norris, of Wake:' To amend section 907 of The Code authorizing the removal of causes from mayors as from justices of the peace To Judiciary. S. B. 326. White, of Franklin: To amend section 737 of The Code, relative to taxing prosecutors with costs. To Judiciary S. B. 327. Beasley, of Union: To es tablish a Historical Commission. To Ed ucation. BILLS ON THIRD READING. 11. B. 110, S. B. 210. Lucas: To allow’ the Board of Commissioners of Hyde county to levy a special tax. Roll call. Passed final reading by 30 to 0 Ordered enroll ed. S. B. 245. McMullan: To enable the town of Elizabeth City to issue bonds to the amount of SIO,OOO. Roll call. Passed third reading by 30 to 0. Or dered sent to House without engrossment. H. B. 301, S. B. 267. Mason: To au thorize the commissioners of Carteret county to levy a special tax. Roll call. Passed final reading b/ 29 to 0. Order ed enrolled. S. B. 273. Glenn, of Guilford: To al loy the city of Greensboro to issue bonds to the amount of $250,000. Roll call. Passed third reading by 30 to 0. Ordered sent to the House without engrossment. S. B. 271. Glenn, of Guilford, by re- quest: To amend the charter of the city of Greensboro. Roll call. Passed third reading by 30 to 0. Ordered sent to House without engrossment. S. B. 276. Glenn, of Guilford: To allow the city of Greensboro to use SIB,OOO re mainder of $25,000 bonds issued for elec tric plant for the improvement of the water works plant. Roll call. Passed Ihird reading by 30 to 0. Ordered sent to House without engrossment. S. B. 278. Burton, of Rockingham: To amend the charter of the town of Reids villo in Rockingham county. Roll call. (Continuer from Page Five.) RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA. SUNDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY. 1. 1903. VERY QUIET DAY 111 THE HOUSE Several Important Bills Go Over Until Wednesday. LIQUOR TO HOTEL GUESTS Prison Stripes Bill Re-referred —uanor.-Crack- ers Bill Sp°cial Order for Wednesday— Greensboro Ins. Co. Amendments Also Rt-referred. Many members were absent from yes terday’s session of the House, on account of having gone home to spend Sunday with their families. Several bills of Importance were taken from the calendar, but had to be post poned because of the absence of mem bers most concerned. One kick was registered against this custom of letting thing-s go on Saturday. It was Mr. Dockery, of Richmond, who made the protest. He thought the House should go on with its v.ork, and let ab sent members learn that public measures could not be held over for their conven ience. One of the bills that had to go over was the Cannon-cracker bill, forbidding the salt of cannon crackers more than three inches long, and toy pistols. This was made a special order for Wednesday at eleven o’clock. Another was the bill to allow the Tox away Company to sell wines or liquors to hotel guests. The matter was made a special order for Wednesday at twelve o’clock. Mr. Waddill's bill to spare offenders sent to the roads for misdemeanors th; degredation of wearing prison stripes was re-referred to the committee on Pen al Institutions, after son e discussion. The bills amending the charters of the Greensboro insurance companies were re referred to the Insurance Committee, by request of Messrs. Drewry and Morton, and with the consent of Messrs. Rober son and Whitaker, of Guilford. THE DAY IN DETAIL. Speaker Gattis called the House to or der at ten o’clock, prayer being offered by Rev. Dr. Goode, Representative from Cleveland. PETITIONS. Petitions for support of temperance legislation were presented by Gluyas, Alexander, of Mecklenburg; Curtly Carr, Williams, Bowman, Whitaker, of Guil ford; Roberson, Nissen, Davidson. Other petitions: McLean: To annex portion of Robeson to Scotland county. Woodly: For State Reform School. BILLS INTRODUCED. Simpson, of Perquimans: For relief of certain churches. To restore local self-government to Perquimans county. Mason, of Carteret: To prevent the sale and manufacture of liquor near Tab ernacle Methodist church in Carteret county. Luther of Montgomery: To amend Code relating to publication of certain legal notices. Michael, of Watauga: To incorporate certain churches in Watauga county. Quick* 1, of Lincoln: Relating to occu lists and opticians. Newland, of / Caldwell: To appoint Justices of the Peace in Caldwell coun ty. Blount, of Washington: To amend charter of Plymouth. Hooker, of Beaufort: To appoint ' Alonzo Stilly a Justice of the Peace. To protest fish in Campbell's creek. PASSED FINAL READING. To change boundary lines between the township lines of North and South Caro lina. The bill allowing the Toxaway Com pany to sell wines and liquors to the guests of its hotels in Jackson and Transylvania counties, coming up, Dr. Alexander, of Mecklenburg, stated that Mr. Brittain, who had filed a minority report, was absent and asked that the bill be postponed until he should re turn. Mr. Davidson said it was purely a local matter and he desired to hear from the Representatives. Mr. Aiken, of Transylvania, said his people desired the bill passed. It was discussed in the campaign and his peo ple approved of it. The Toxaway Com pany had several tourists hotels in Jack son and Transylvania, and they could not under the present law furnish their guests who were accustomed to it with wine at meals. Mr. Cowan, of Jackson, explained that the bill was thoroughly protected. The bill was made a special order for next Wednesday at 12 o’clock. To establish Roanoke Rapids township in Halifax county. Objection being made to the bill pro viding that persons sentenced to the roads for misdemeanors should be pro vided with different clothes from those sentenced for infamous crimes, Mr. Waddill, of Forsyth, its patron, said that under the present custom, a man who was too poor to pay the costs of an ordinary assault or affray, was degraded by being placed with the vilest criminals. That was bad enough, but it was still worse to compel him to wear the stripes, the uniform of all penitentiary convicts. He had provided that for persons con victed of misdemeanors, a different uni form tnhan stripes should be furnished. Messrs. Freeman, of Mecklenburg, and I Roberson, of Guilford, opposed the bill 1 on the ground that to remove the stripes would defeat the object for which they were provided, to-wit to make his re capture in case of an escape possible. Other objections arising, Mr. Waddill asked that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Penal Institutions, which was done. The Anti-Canon Cracker bill was made a special order for next Wednesday at eleven o’clock, not enough members be ing considered present to do the bill justice. Mr. Dockery entered a protest against the custom which seemed to obtain, to do no work on Saturday, and postpone v” 11 .".' 1 , Ml * ' '■"■■■c * REPRESENTATIVE JOHN C. DREWRY, Os Wake, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance. every important bill because of the ab sentees. He favored keeping at work and letting the absentees realize that public business could not be obstructed. Bills to amend the charters of insur ance companies of Greensboro were re referred to the Committee on Insur ance. These bills had been favorably re ported from the Committee on* Corpora tions and recommended by the Insurance Commissioner, but on objection by Messrs. Morton and Drewry, they were sent to the Insurance Committee, with- HON. HARLEE M’CALL, Member House of Representatives from Davidson. out opposition, Messrs. Whitaker and Roberson, of Guilford, approving of this action. To amend the charter of the North State Mining Company. To amend the charter of Franklin. To incorporate the Bank of Hamlet. To amend the law relating to cart ways. For relief of bondsmen of R. L. Nich ols, defaulting tax collector of McDowell county. To incorporate the Chapel Hill Trolley Company. The House adjourned at one o’clock until Monday at twelve o’clock. SMOKER TO SENIOR f IASS The Class Presents a Book Case to the Law De partment. Chapel Hill, N. C., Jan. 31.—0 n Friday evening the junior class of the Law de partment of the University gave a com plimentary smoker to the retiring senior class which on Monday next are to ap ply for their license to practice law. After a warm 'speech of welcome and an earnest desire for the success of every member of the senior class by Mr. Q. A. Adams who is president of the junior class, Mr. Frank Smothers came for ward and announced the pleasure of the senior class in giving to the depart ment, as has been the custom for many years a class gift. Mr. John Y. Smith who had been unanimously chosen by his class after a brief introduction i y Mr. Smathers, presented to the depart ment the class gift, a handsome revolv ing mahogany book case. Judge J. C. Macßae, Dean, accepted the gift in a few well chosen words. Dr. Thomas Ruffin associate instructor replied in a very happy manner. Each member of the out going class made short speech's of how much they felt indebted to Judge Macßae and Dr. Ruffin for the thorough and efficient instruction they had receiv ed. Next came the “smoker.” Mr. J Elmer Long on behalf of the junior class introduced this feature. He spoke feel ingly of the pain it gave his class to part with the associations that be sev ered on the morrow', and he assured them of the implicit confidence, high regards and best wishes his class entertained for them. Messrs. S. J. Adams, Duncan, J. R. Rountree, Ballou, Thighin, Hay den Clement, Jos. B. Ramsey, Ham. V. Stewart, Michael Schenck, Gilliam and others made happy little speeches 16 PAGES— SECTION ONE—Pages 1 to 8. POD DECLARES THE BILL IS MATE Judiciary Measure Against the Trusts. WILLIAMSON THE TARIFF Exercises in Connec.ion Wi h the Acceptance From Maryland of Sta'tDs of Carroll and Hanson far Statuary Hall. (Special to News and Observer.) Washington, D. C., Jan. 31.—1 n the House today while the Postof'ice Appro priation Bill was nominally under con sideration several members departed from this subject to express their opin ion on the more interesting and impor tant trust issue,. Among those who did so, were Jno. Sharpe Williams, whom many think will he next leader of the minority, and Representative Pnu. The North Carolina Congressman occupied the floor for more than half an hour during which time he held the attention not only of the members but of numerous Republicans, ' and at the conclusion of his speech received con gratulations from scores of members, re gardless of party. », There was general laughter when a verbal tilt occurred between Mr. Pou and Jno. R. Thayer. Mr. Taayer, while he hails from Massachusetts, is a Demo crat, but he is a member of the Judic iary Committee and he did not like it when Mr. Pou showed how inadequate the Littlefield bill would be in correct ing trust evils. Mr. Thayer wanted to know why Senator Hanna and other great trust people were opposed to the measure if its provisions w'ere inade quate to obtain the ends in view. Mr. Pou retorted that Mr. Hanna, according to his professions, did not believe there were any wicked trusts and doubtless regarded all attempted legislation as vain and profitless. Senator Simmons occupied a nearby seat while Mr. Pou was speaking. The young Congressman from North Carolina made a forcible and telling speech, dealings with the subject in a manner at once striking, bold and con vincing. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 31.—After three hours of general debate upon the Post Office Appropriation Bill which was made nota ble by a speech in favor of tariff reform by Mr. Williams of Mississippi, who >s a candidate for the Democratic leader ship of the next House, the House today suspended public business and listened to addresses on the life and public service of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, and John Hanson, two signers of the Declar ation of Independence whose statues have been erected by the State of Maryland in Statuary Hall. During the debate on the Postoffice Appropriation Bill, Mr. Pou, of North Carolina, discussed the trust question, ar guing that the bill of the Judiciary Com mittee was inadequate. The death of the late Representative Rumple of lowa, which occurred this morning, in Chicago, was announced the usual resolutions were adopted and a committee was appointed to attend the funeral. Then as a further mark of re spect, the House adjourned until tomor row, when a memorial session will be held *o pay tribute *o the late Sene tor McMillan of Michigan. / Depew and Bacon Speak. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 31.—The greater part of the time of the Senate today was de voted to exercises in connection with the acceptance from the State of Maryland of staues of Charles Carroll and John Hansen, which will henceforth stand hi Statuary Hall at the national capital. The Statehood Bill xvas not considered but It holds its place on the calendar. Among the speakers in the Maryland statue exercises were Senators Depew and Bacon. Mr. Depew said the time would come when the only persons con nected with the Civil War who would bo remembered were Lincoln, Grant and Lee. Mr. Bacon supplied the place of Mr. Daniel, who had been requested to speak. He said that not only now but at all times had the people of the Southern States which were included in the thir teen colonies been loyal to the principles enunciated by the Declaration of Inde pendence. He suggested that in addition to Statuary Hall there should be a “hall for the immortals” and said that such : a hall should contain statues of all the framers and signers of the Declaration of Independence. The Senate adjourned until Monday. Payne Recovers His Grip (By Associated Press.) i Washington, Jan. 31,—When the House I reconvened this morning at 10:30 o’clock it was still the legislative day of Friday and the consideration of the claims bills favorably acted on in committee of the whole yesterday was proceeded with- There was not a quorum present and the ! situation was at the mercy of Mr. Payne, t the Republican floor leader. He allowed the bills to which he was not opposed to be passed but every one to which he j raised objection was laid aside upon his ! demand. Thirty-two of the bills were passed. It then was agreed by unani- PRICE FIVE CENTS. mous consent that the remaining thirteen should be considered next Tuesday- Then at 11 o’clock the House adjourned until 12 noon- General Staff Bill Passed. I By Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 31.—The Senate today passed the House Bill providing fo*»the creation of a general staff of the army and added as an amendment the bill pro viding for the retirement with increased rank of officers who served in the Civil War. The amendment is in the words of the Retirement Bill as it was essen tially reported by the Senate Committee on Military Affairs. The text of the staff bill proper was not changed except that an amendment was added providing that it shall not go into effect uutil Au gust 16th next. That is the date of Gen eral Miles’ retirement and the amend ment was made in deference to his oppo sition to the measure. The bill already has pa«sed the House, and but for a no tice by Senator Berry that ho would ask to have the vote by which the bill wass passed reconsidered, it would now go to conference. THE RALt lG I AND WESTEEN. The Preliminary Survey of This Road Com pleted at Winston (Special to News and Observer.) Winston-Salem, N. C., Jan. 31.—The preliminary survey for the Raleigh aud Western Railroad was completed here today. It is to connect with the Norfolk and Western. Chief Engineer McGregor is confident that the road will be built. Western manufacturers shipped 1,998,- 247 pounds of tobacco this month. The leaf sales aggregated 1,196,109 pounds. COPPER ON BIG IVY. Largo Mining Enterprises to Develop U Have Been Prnj acted. (By Associated Press ) Asheville, >7. C., Jan. 31.—Copper has been discovered on the upper waters of the Big Ivy Creek and large mining en terprises to develop it have been pro jected. It is understood that representa tives of mining capitalists have taken options on several tracts of land on which the find is located. Fell From a Ladder. (Special to News and Observer.) New Bern, N. C., Jan. 31.—Mr. J. R. Congdon of this city, an employe of Ilia A. and N. C. Railroad in the planing department, met with a serious accident this morning. He was on the rafters oil ing some pullies and attempted to come down a ladder, which gave away caus • ing Joe to fall fifteen feet to a i I inflictng severe wounds on his, side, nip i and legs. The family physician hopes nothing serious will result. | The body of Mr. Geo. Scott of this city, | who met death in Philadelphia Thursday j by accidentally inhaling gas while asleep ! reached here last night. The funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the M. E. church Death of Mrs. R. J. Bell. (Special to News and Observer.) High Point, N. C., Jan. 31.—Mrs. R. J. Bell died at her home here early yester day morning. Death was due to old age. The funeral services were conducted from ! the house this afternoon by Rev. W. M. Bagby, pastor of the M. E. church of which the deceased was a consistent member. Mr. R. J. Bell, M. D. L. Clark and Miss Claire Barbee, three other old people of this place are very ill. Bill to Raise Governor's Salary. (By the Associated Press.) Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 31.—The Senate today passed the bill increasing the sala. ry of the governor of this State from $3,000 to $5,000 per annum, with an amend j ment providing for the measure to take J effect from it approval instead of the » beginning of the present incumbent’s ! term, as agreed to by the lower house. | Trigg Swallowed by the Trust? (By the Associated Press.) i Richmond, Va., Jan. 31.—1 tis reported on the best of authority that the Trigg Ship-Building plant here has been bought Iby the ship-building combine. New York. Jan. 31.—Secretary Cyrus C. Y, T ells, of the United States Ship-Build- I ing Company, said today that the Trigg’s i Ship-Building plant at Richmond, Va., had not been bought by the United States Ship-Building Company. Chattanooga, Tenn.. Jan. 31.—The Ex ecutive Committee of the Southern Goff Association met in this city today, all members prsent. It was decided to hold the tournament ij» Asheville, N. C., May 20-23, inclusive and the annual election of officers will be held at that time. Seventeen cities a(re ‘represented in the association and the cities of Louis ville, New Orleans, Nashville and Ashe ville presented invitations for the tour nament. **♦4-444444444444444444444444 4 * BUT ONE WAY. 4 t * (Governor Aycock.) 4 f 4 ♦* There Is but one way only to 4 4 serve the people well, and that is to 4 4 do the right thing, trusting them 4 4 as they may ever be trusted, to ap- 4 4 prove the things which count for the 4 4 betterment of the State. 4 4 -** 44444444444444444444444444