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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-29
THEIR DAY OF DOOM
Jennie Bosschieter's Murder
ers to Receive Sentence.
Il viii Doubtless he Pronounced To-day. Nc
AIister, Campbell and Death May Get
Thirty Years Each.
(By the Associated Press.)

Paterson, n. j., Jan. 2S.-Ceorge J..
Kerr. who was jointly indicted with Nc
Alister, Campbell and Death on charge
of rape, and murder in the first degree.
in connection with the death of Jennie
Bosschieter. in court today before Judge
Dixon pleaded non vult to the charge Of
rape. His counsel urged that Kerr was
not present when the knockout drops
were administered to Jennie Bosschieter
nor did he assault the girl. Public Pros
ecutor Emley accepted this plea in view
fthe statement as to Kerrs connection
with the girls death, which seemed to
be corroborated. Kerr was then remand
ed for sentence
The plea of non vult contendere to the
charge of rape has the same effect as a
plea Of guilty, although technically it is
not an admission of the crime. In effect
it is announcement that no defense would
be offered were the case closed for trial
Kerr accordingly will not be called upon
to answer to the Indictment accusing him
of murder.
Mr. Harding, Kerrs counsel, claimed
that Kerr had not hired the hack on
the night of the murder for the use to
which it was put but for an entirely dif-
ferent mission. He said that during the
occurrences on the Rock Road Kerr was
sick and took no part in the assault on
the girl.
Judge Dixon referred to the trial of
MeAlister, Death and Campbell and said
that if he had been on the jury that
tried them he would have found verdict
Of murder in the first degree He said
he had 20 fault to find with the jury. but
that if there had been any bias in any
direction. il had been in favor of the
defendants Judge Dixon said the prose-
cutor had no evidence connecting Kerr
with the drugging Of Jennie Bosschieter
and consequently the charge of murder
was eliminated. 'rhe judge said to3et
Schulthorpe, the hackman, was guilty
with the others but that he had come
forward and told true story of the oc-
currence of the night and the prosecutor
had very properly decided not TO prose-
cute him.
Prosecutor Emley announced today that
he would have McAlister, Kerr, Campbell
and Death arraigncd in court tomorrow
and would move tnat sentence be pro-
nounced at once.
1t is the general opinion here that all
the prisoners except Kerr will receive
the extreme penalty for murder in the
second degre, of which they were con-
victd The full penalty is thirty years
Imprisonment at hard labor 1t is also
believed that Kerr will be sentenced to
the full penalty of the law on the charge
to which he has pleaded non wilt. which
is fifteen years Imprisonment az hard
labor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-29
Judgement For the Furgt rsOns.


Especial to News and Observer
Durham, Jan. 2S.-Thc two cases Of Mr..
w. S. Fureerson and wife against the
Western Union Telegraph Company, which
were tried in last weeks court and were
given to the jury early Saturday morning
were decided Saturday night about II
o'clock when the jury rendered verdict
inNSavor Of the plaintiff, allowing them
damaAe in both cases to the amount Of
one thousand and fifty dollars in each
case. The 6fSintiffs wore represented by
Messrs. Boone, Bryant and Blggs, while
the Telegraph Company yas represented
by Mr. f. r. Busbee of RafSigh.
In East Durham Sunday. Mr. n p. Page,
of Wake county, and Miss Annie MSmms.
CT East Durham, were united in marriage.
Rev. f. b. Mccall performed the cere-
mony. They will 80 to Wake county to-
morrow, where they will reside.
Mr.. w. A. Carver, Of Roxboro, has gone
to Atlanta, Texas. where he will take
charge of large saw mill and lumber
ward
Granville count, court convened this
morning with Judge Council presiding
There are two murder cases on the dock
ct. both negroes. and their victims were
of the same race
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-29
RAILROAD TAXATION CASE SETTLED
Final Agreement Yesterday Between Rail
roads and Corporation Commission.
Gov Axcock Will Send Special Message t6Hhe Genera
Assembly Officially Informing it OF the Compromise
and the Terms on Which it Was Made


oyearsw Wilt wee history
the railroads llostsexce attorneys
Warren president
the
officially notifying that body of
this mpromise and al the It.
Of
follows
into the Treasury the full amount of
the which the
The railroads
1900
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in
This
dmisng
simonton signature
The report the Corporation
taton looking settlement
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-29

stock law.
Reinhardt, of Lincoln to appoint NJ
l.. Kizer Justice OF the peace.
Stubbs, of Martin, 20 prohibit the sale
of liquors and other matters within one
mile of certain churches in Martin and
Pitt counties. Placed on calendar
Willard, of New Hanover, to secure
proper assessment of property for tax
alton.
Marlborough, of Franklin to authorize
the commissioners - Franklin coun-
ty to issue bonds for the purpose of
paying for the construction of steel
bridge across Tar river at Louisburg,
and for other purposes.
Spainhour, of Burke, to appoint a
Board of Examiners to visit State In
stitutions.
McIver. of Chatham, to incorporate
the town Of Merry Oaks, Chatham
county.
Wright. of Rowan. to amend section
220 of the code.
Page, of Montgomery, to amend
Chapter 1O9, of the Laws of 1895 for the
protection of birds in Montgomery
county.
Page. authorizing the Secretary of
State to supply missing volumes OF the
Supreme Court Reports of North Caro-
lima for Montgomery county.
Page, to prohibit the killing of deer
in Montgomery county.
Nash of Pasquotank, by request, to
incorporate the Elizabeth City Water
Company.
.3oey, of Cleveland, for the relief and
government OF the North Carolina IN
stitution for re Education of the Deaf,
Dumb, and D.nd
Mason. OF CASTOR, 20 place the name
of VIM. Hapdsell or the pension roll.
Accompanied by petition.
Mason. for the relief of Miss Mag
gle Gamble, 8 teacher in CASTOR county.
Mason, to restore the name of A. Nj.
Anthony to the pension roll as a second
class pensionCr.
Mason, by request. o amend Chapter
Al, of the code for the better protec-
tion of mechanics, layorers and owners
of buildings
Duls, of Mecklenbng. to enable the
Continued on Third Poge)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-29
Leads all North Carolina DailiesnNewsan and Circulation

mendations is composed of Prof ]. Y.
Joyner, of the Department Of English
i'm the State Normal and Industrial Col
lege, chairman; Charles l.. Coon, super
intendent Of the graded schools Of Sails
bury, secretary; l.. l. Hobbs, president
of Guilford College; j G. Horner. prin-
cipal of Homer School, oxford; j. A.
Butler, county Superintendent of Edu-
cation in Iredell county; j. L. Foust
superintendent Of tke Goldsboro Grad
ed Schools; c. Fl. Mehane, President Of
the Catawba College, and ex-State SUI
perintendent Of Public Instruction; w.
H. Ragsdale Principal of Greenville
Academy; and J. 7. Alderman, Super
intendent of the Henderson Graded
Schools. 1t wilf be observed that all
the different educational interests Of the
State are represented on the committee.
and this fact gives the recommends
tions increased weight
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-29
A SWEEP BY FUNSTON
He Crushes All Organized
Opposition.
Editor Rice Coming to America as Prisoner
Cailles Camy Captured by Americans.
Numbers Of Skirmishes.
CBy the Associated PressD

Manila Jan. 2S.-General Funston re-
ports that PRACTICAL al the organiza-
tion insurrectionists in his district
have been dispersed, with the exception
OF disconnected bands in the noun
tains.
Sixty-five more rebels in the island
of Panay have surrendered to the Unit
ed States authorities at Cabautan.
George T. Rice. of the Daily Bulletin,
who was ordered by General MacAr-
thur to be dtported because of the pub
lication in his papei of allegations
against Lieutenant William Brauner-
sreuther, Captain of the port, sailed to-
day. 1t was ordered that he be held as
a prisoner until his arrival at San Fran
cisco.
A THOUSAND SWEAR ALLEGIANCE.
Reports from Southern Luzon says
there is much disaGection in the insur-
gent camp A thousand persons swore
allegiance to the United States in a
church al Malabon Sunday.
Cables Camp, near San Antonio, was
surprised and attacked Friday, by a de-
tachment Of The Fifteenth infantry The
insurgents escaped. but a score of houses
were destroyed.
Dctachments Of the Fourth Infantry
and Fourth and Sixth cavalry, with a
platoon of marines, have captured a
hundred and forty identified insurgents
and ladrones in Cavite Province.
Twenty wire repaircrs were attacked
recently south of San Pablo by 300 insur-
gents, half Of them armed with rifles.
Two Americans were wounded and one
was captured, but was subsequently res
cued by reinforcements OF the Forty
ninth regiment. One native was killed.
seven were wounded and several were
| captured.
Wales, late chief Of police of the ISL
and of Cebu who has been in hiding
since August on account OF his activity
in the Insurgents interests, has taken his
family to Hong Kong The other Cebu
police have ben compelled TO swear allie
glance or be deported. They have chosen
the fcr.ner
Minor insursent activities continue in
Cebu and Bohol
General Macarthur. this evening. re-
viewed and addressed the EIo+enth
cavalry. He highly complimented the
troops. who are the only cavalry volun-
teers in the island. prior to their de-
parture
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-29

the charter OF Eikins passed third read
ing
Senate Bill To amend charter of Rox-
boro; passed third reading.
House Bill: Authorizing Franklin in
Macon county to issue bonds; passed
final reading and was enrolled for ratif-
cation.
House Bill: To allow Craven county to
levy special tax; passed final reading
and was enrolled for ratification.
House Bill: TO incorporate Biscoe.
Montgomery county passed final reading
and was enrolled for ratification.
Senate Bill; To authorize Durham TO
issue market bonds; passed third read
ir-.
House Bill: To authorize Goldsboro
school trustee to issue bonds; passed final
reading and was enrolled for ratification.
Senate Bill: To increase the license tax
on licuor dealers in Greensboro ($1,000
being minimum and S2 500 the maximum /:
passed third reading.
Senate Bill: To establish graded school
at Rocky Mount came back with an
amendment bv the House. The Senate
concurred and the bill passed
House Bill: To prevent fishing and
shooting from bridges over rivers of
Neuse and Trent in Craven county; passed
final reading and was enrolled for ratifi-
cation
Senate Bill Authorizing Snow Hill 10
subscribe to stock of Great Eastern Rail-
road; passed second reading.
The Senate then adjourned until II
O'Clock Tuesday, the calendar being eX-
hausted
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-29
Result Of the Big Fire in Shelby.

Especial 10 News and Observer9
Shelby. N. c., Jan. 2S.-As a result OF
the fire herc early Saturday morning,
which consumed the brick block belong
ing to MIR. a. G. Miller, containing the
offices of J. r. Tiddy a. G. Miller.
Kendall l. G abaness, the storeroom OF
Mr.. r. w. Ebeltoft the express office,
the Cleveland Commercial College and
the store room used by the Central
Hotel as sample room, the following
losses were suffered:
A. c. Miller, 100000: insurance Sc 1000.
J. A. Anthony, $500; no insurance,
Kendall and Cabaness and J. r. Tid-
ry lost everything: no insurance.
I. w. Ebetoft lost practically all his
grocery store; insured
The Miller block was a handsome
structure, a credit TO the town and its
loss will be felt kecnly. shelby sadly
needs a system OF water works.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-29
-FOUR COUNTIES GAIN
Arlington Bill Apportioning
House Members.
Chatham, Sampson, Granville and New Han
over Lose. BuncOmb', eastou, Union
and Beaufort Gain.

The Senate Committee on Apportion-
ment for the State House Of Represen-
tatives viii hold its first meeting tomor-
row afternoon. Senator McNeill of Cum
bsrland, as chairman. Senator AIRING
ton has introduced a bill making the APP
pCrtlolment for the various counties and
this bill will come UP before tie com
mittee for consideration. Under Tie Ar
rington bill as it now stands BCrcombe.
CASTOR, Union and Beaufort Will gain
representative each and Chatham Samp
son. Granville and New Hanoger VIII
each lose one. The other counties Will
remain unchanged.
The bill by Senator Arlington is as
follows:
THAT until the General Assembly Of
North Carolina shall make another ar
pcrticnment as provided by the Coastitu-
tion and laws of North Carolina, the
House Of Representatives shall lie COM
posed Of members elected from the coun
ties in the following manner to wit: The
counties Of Mccklenburg, Wake and
Bunccmbe shall elect three menJ. 81
each; the counties Of Robeson, Gulfor1
Forsythe. Rockingham. Johnston, Wayne.
Rowan, Pitt, Halifax Cumberland, ire
dell Randolph, CASTOR Union, Wilkes,
Edgecombe and Beaufort Shall elect ;So
members each the counties OF Alamancc
Alexander Allegheny, Anson, Ashe, Ber-
tie, Bladen Brunswick, Burke Cabas~
rus, Caldwell, Camden, Carteret. Cas-
well, Catawba, Chatham Cherokee
Chowan. Clay, Cleveland, Columbus, Cra-
ven, Curritucl, Dare, Davidson, Dave,
Dupln, Durham, Franklin, Gates, Gra-
ham, Granville. Greene, Harnett Hay
wood, Henderson, Hertford Hyde jack
son. Jones. Lenoir, Lincoln, Mcdowell
Macon Madison, Martin, Mitchell, Mont
gomery, Moore Nash New Hanover
Northampton, Onslow Orange Pamic0
Pasquotank, Pender, Pcrquimans Person
Polk, Richmond Rutherford, Sampson
Scotland, StaQ'y Stokes, Surry, Swain,
Pennsylvania. Tyrren Vance. Warren
Washington. Watauga. Wilson, Yadkin,
and Yancey elect one member each"
The present house Is under the appor-
tiCnment made by the Legislature Of 1S91
and gives Wake and Mecklenburg three
Representatives, Buncombe. Robson,
Halifax. Forsythe. Guiford, Cumberland,
Johnston, Wayne, Pitt, Iredell- Chatham,
Rockingham Randolph Sampson, Gran
vile. Rowan. Edgecombe. New Hanover
and Wilkes two Representatives each,
and the remaining counties have one each.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-29
SURETY BOND REQUIRED
Liquor License For Greensboro In
creased to 81, 900 Minimum.
PIEDMONT AND fLLEGHANY r. R. co.
Bill Introduced Chartering a Road Through
Northwestern Carolina, The Seaae
Clears Off Its Calendar in
Snort Session.
Snort Session.

The Senate met at noon yesterday and
the session lasted only an hour, the body
adiourning at ! o'clock after disposing of
every bill on the calendar
The bills were all of local aature
and were passed without debate Sena
tor Glenn explained bill regarding
Greensboro, which allows the board of
aldermen to place the license for retail
Ing liquor at from $1,000 to $500 This
bin was agreed to by all factions in
Greensboro after the primary election
which killed the dispensary:
PIEDMONT & ALLEGHANY r. r.
Senator Toushee introduced bill to
charter the Piedmont and Allegheny
Railroad Company. The incorporators
are: Robt E. Lyon, L. A. Carr. Daniel
Crook, John Fl. Foss, Joseph w. HAZEL
ard Julian S. Carr. This bill is very
lengthy. II provides that the capital
stock shall not be less than $4,000 or
more than S5.00000O. The company pro-
poses TO run the road from some point on
the line between Virginia and North
Carolina in Caswell or Rockingham coun-
tes, through any or all Of the counties
Of Stokes, Surry Yadkin, Wilkes, Ale
ghany, Ashe. Watauga, Caldwell, Mitchell.
lancey and Madison to some point on the
line between Tennessee and North Caro-
lna.
DEPOSIT II STATE BANKS.
Senator Warren. of Jones, introduced
bill, by request which is liable to ex-
c:te discussion. The full text Of the bill
is as follows
by Senator Warren, bill to be Ell
iirled an act to amend sections 335i-
3351 Of Tie Code.
Section l. That section 1854 Of The
Code Of North Carolina be amended as
follows After the word treasury ia
the last line of said section add lie fol-
lowing, That all monies comins into the
hands Of The State Treasurer by virtue
os his said office shall be deposited in
sucE banks only as are organized ard
chartered under the laws Of the State OF
North Carolina and said Treasurer shall
select from the said State banks such
as he shall deem most convenient, safe
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-29

and suitable as repositories of said
funds.
Section .. That the designation OF State
banks as repositories for State funds un-
dor the provisions of this act shall not
be construed as relieving the said Treas
urer from any liability now existing by
law fer the safe custody of said funds
Section 5. That section 1857 of The
Code be amended by adding after the
word elected" in the last line of said
section the following, Provided that in
lieu of the four suraties required by the
provisions of this section, that said
Treasurer be and he is hereby allowed to
procure and execute said bond with like
conditions and penalty in a good and
solvent surety company, to be approved
by the Secretary Of State, and he may
include as part of the lawful expenses
Of his said office such sums paid to such
company for such suretyship not exceed
ing one-half of one percentum per an
mum on account of such bond. And any
Treasurer having executed the bond as
now required by law with personal sure
ties may substitute therefor such bond
CT surety company conditional and ap-
proved as aforesaid and such bond when
approved by the Secretary of State and
filed as required by law, shall relieve all
personal sureties on his said bond from
all liabilities thereafter accruing and
said bond for which any such surety bond
shall be substituted shall be discharged
and relieved from any liability arising
from and after the filing of said substi-
tuted bond And that all the provisions
Of 1aU Ixr oho If ho
private laws Of 1895. as amended by
chapter SO. laws of 1899. in relation to
all rights and remedies against surety
companies in the State of North Carolina,
shall apply to any such bond executed
by the Treasurer aforesaid.
Section 4 This act shall be in force
from and after its ratification.
THE PROCEEDINGS.
The Senate was called to order at
noon by Lieut.-G Turner, and Rev DR..
Eugene Daniel. of the Presbyterian
church, offered prayer. Leave of absence
was granted to Senator'S Broughton.
Leak, Crisp. Speight, Morrison and
Gudeer.
Mr.. Thomas presented petition from
citizens of Davidson county to incorpor-
ate the Missionary Baptist church in
that county.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY Mr. Warren-by request: To amend
section SS5t-57 of Code. relative to de-
posit Of State funds The bill ordered
printed.
BY Mr. Justice-To INCORPORATE the
Rutherford Railroad Company
BY Mr.. James-To authorize Greenvile
10 :ssra bonds.
BY Mr Gienn-To increase the license
tax for selling liquor in Greensboro.
BY Mr.. Thomas-To incorporate Mis-
sionary Baptist church of Davidson
count
BY lfr. Marshall-For the relief Of j.
r. Davis, sheriff of Surry county.
BY Mr.. Smith-To amend the charter
of Smithdeld
By Mr. Calvert-To amend section 7s9
OF Tha Code.
BY Mr. Foushee-To incorporate the
Piedmont and Allegheny RaiirSad Com
nanv
BY MIR. Arrington-To app9rtiop mem
bers Of the House Of Representatives.
BY Mr. Buchanan To aivancc ]. G..
Howell, Of Mitchell. to segnd-clas pen
sion l:s-
THE cLrs3an.
Senate Bill To reviscf fand consolidate
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-29
The Curfs W Law.

The Governor has received letter
from Louisville, XIV. making inquiry as
TO how many towns in North Carolina
have the Curfew law. The letter was
turned over to the State superintendent
of Public Schools There is no official
record and so Gen. Toon finds it impos
sible 10 answer He will thank the
mayor of every town in North Carolina
that has the Curfew law to write to him
and state the gist of the law. Address
Gen. T. f. Toon. Raleigh, n. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-29
Sixteen Judicial Districts.

II caucus last night the Democratic
members Of the Legislature decided to
make sixteen judicial districts in the
State. There are ncw twelve Superior
court districts and two criminal court
districts The crhninsl courts are to be
abolished and Superior courts substituted
in their places, and then two new dis
tricis created.
The caucus reelected Mr. NJ O. sher-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-29

A successful man is entitled TO less
praise than the man who makes another
effort after each failure.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-01-29
THE BANK MAY NOW REOPTN N.
And Continue Business Under New Marage-
nent, it is Believed
CBy the Associated Press.) }

Montgomery Ala, Jan. 2S-At a
meeting today of the depositors of the
Josiah Morris Bank which suspended
Saturday committee was appointed
to examine INTO the condition OF the
bank and report tomorrow. The opin-
ion seems to prevail that the bank viii
be allowed 10 open and continue busi-
ness under g new management 1t is
ow believed the assets are about 2.000 000
with liabilities between $S00,000 and
$500, 600.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-03-29

Tie Entertainment given a. the Opera
House last FRIDAY night ~ the pubic
ehool children was grand success. In
every particular The teacher. w1,kei
lard to make a success ol IA, affair
lni Their work was po, In vain. Not .
vilhs'andinF the stormy aud cold night
igogd sited crowd was present to witness
ihe performance and there we're very few
Hany who went away not satisfied.
me Butterflies Carnival" was Cine and
vas one Of the be', thing. seen here for
long time. Special menlio should be
msde Of thecoslumts Of the "but,erfit ~
vhleh were beauiiiul and presented an
sfe-llen, yicN from the audience. All
ihse,dldfen took their parts In firs,-cla-s
shave and everything went through
uilhout a hitch.
The drama, "Out Of the Sea-" was
presented In Gne style, and those who
took part performed their parts we'll,
PdLcipal Boy den and the other teach
en- deserve much paaise for the time
and labor they spent In making the enter
iAinment the success it was. Az wal
stated on the bills the entertainment
was siyen for the benefit Of the publ,
school library, and something over 81
was cleand above expense. which viii
beexPended in purchasing suitable took
ioi the library.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-03-29
GRASS CREEK
Grass Creek, March %, 1901,

Grass Greek, March ~, 1901.
EDIToR TiNRs'
DR.. French made u visit up here the
past week.
Allied Stone was down to Coalyille
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Turner made business
trip TO Coalyille last Friday,
William II. Shaw OF Coalyille was
visiting friends here this week.
Mrs. W. j., Marshall and son went to
Coalyile last Friday on business.
Robert Walker OF scoGeld, sou OF our
citizen, James Walker, is here Tor short
time.
Friday, the 22nd, was another squally
day, the snow covering the ground three
inches deep.
1t looks more like Christmas than
spring. Eight inches Of snow aud more
coming.
Alfred London aud family OF Croydon
were the guests of Mr.. aud Mrs. Elijah
Turner on sunday aud Monday.
Thomas lie Walter Lee and Joseph
Barber mPde trip to Coalvile on foot
Thursday evening, returning home Fri
day.
State Mine Inspector Conner Thoma'
went through the mine Saturday, ac
companied by supt. Hansen and Fore
man Wilde.
On Tuesday evening some Of the
friends of William Charles Stone sur
prised him, it being his birthday. Til,