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The San Francisco call., 1905-04-27
ruin DUE
TO WILES
OF WOMAN
Leslie Is
Cause Of His
Downfall.
Smith hSqudndGFS
Coin on Stage
Star.

Lillian Leslie for the past two years
has been the favorite of e J. Smith.
the dsfauIting Tax Collector She Is
a weIl-known character in San Fran
cisco. Her beauty. which was en-
hanced by the magnifcence of her
apparel. caused comment wherever
she appeared. When she left the city
on April 8 it is reported she took with
her S25,000 in 5od hard gold coin-
The last seen Of her here was IN a
new yellow automobile. dashing down
Third street to the Townsend street
depot Her auto was filed with dress
suit cases and handbags She sat in
the back seat, attired In a tailor-made
gown, and carried in her arms a great
bunch Of violets-
Her career IN San Francisco has
Continued on Page 2, Column 4
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DEFAU[ [1ER'S
PLANS WELL
THOUGHT OUT
Details Of Big Steal
Planned With
Skill.
SWindler'S Previous
Shortages Come
to Light.

Information was brought to Mayor
Schmitz yesterday that Tax Collector
Edward J. Smith had absconded, leav-
ing a known shortage in his accounts
of s39,113 2S. The actual amount of
Smiths defalcation will not be known,
however, until the experts who have
been put to work on the tax records
file their report, but the deficit appears
to be growing and will probably be
far in excess of the sum named 1t is
said the money was spent on women,
betting on race horses and In specula-
ton in stocks.
Smith has fed from the city, not
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Continued on Page ?, Column L
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THE rHEArERs.

THE rHEArERs. E
ALCAzAR-'-when Knishthood was
in Flower"
cALIFoRNIA-'The Eternal Fem r
mime n
COLUMBIA-"Red Feather"
CENTRAI-"Robert Enamet~ "A
CHUTES-Vaudeville.
GRAND-"Granstark &
ORPHEUM-vaudeviI Matinee To- II
day. +
TIvOLI-Corie Opera- Y
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How did you know that the Tax
Collector was a defaulter ?" asked the
Mayor.
when L was informed by Deputy
McCabe that the. Southern Pacific
Company had allowed it's second in
stallment to become delinquent / grew
suspicious" said John Smith. The
norznal delinquency for the last ten
yeers has been 100000, whereas this
yc9- it was about s99, 1000. The differ
seree of $4,000 represents the taxes
die by the Southern Pacific Company"
GMAKEs REGULATION GOOD.
Deputy James W. McCabe substan-
&iated John Smiths statement and also
told the Mayor that Edward Smith ap-
ptopfiated the money paid for taxes
| Of the Sharone estate. amounting to
abpat 5000, on January 10. 1908.
II threatened to expose him at that
Il said MeCabe. ''and / kept after
him until he put 1t all back in Feb
sr}ary and March
AfAs soon as Mayor Schrnitz was sat-
Asf1ed that a shortage existed he noti-
fed City Attorney Long to institute
proceedings against the National Sure
" Company of New York which is
on Smiths bond for 100000 It is
thought that this amount will cover
the total shortage F. Fl. Gilbert man
agef. -of the company. told Mayor
Schyaf{z that he would not contest the
pz15nent of the shortage by his COM
Rany but he wanted his experts to
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-27
TAX COLLECTOR SMITH AbSCONDS WITH CITY FUNDS
Steals Lhcou3d ZhoMsa1zs for Womeu Races and Stocks

bdd m
{ n @ as an thoughts hey y each
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ABSCoNDING OFFICIAL AN
WOMAN S43 TO BE RESPON<
SIBLE FOR HIS UNDoING
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-27
THE WEATHER.

Forecast made at San Francisco for
thirty hours ending midnight. April q:
San Francisco and vicinity-Fair
Thursday: light north winds. changing
TO fresh west A c. McADIE.
District Forecaster.
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Continued ON Page ?, Column 5.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-07-29
Yellow Jack Spreads |
In Spite Of Qudrdntif
State Appropriation Bill;
Military Gets Big Increase

The general appropriation bill
for 1906 and 1907 was reported in
the house of representative this
morning by Representative Dav-
is, of Burke county, chairman of
the com mittee on appropriations.
The measure was read a second
time, and will come up for third
reading and final passage one
day next week, probably as a
special order.
An increase of $50, $50 over the
appropriation act which has been
in effect for the past two years
is shown in the Davis measure.
Of this sum, $4,000 goes to the
support of the state militia, and
it is thought will bring up a fight
in the house, when the bill is put
upon its passage. The military
is given $4,000 for support, in
stead of $4,000 as in former
years, and there is considerable
opposition to the increase.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-07-29
ALT MOORE IS CON-
YICTED OF MURDER,

Valdosta, Ga, July 27.-A1f
Moore, the fourth alleged con-
spirator in the plot to murder
the Carter children, was tried
today in the superior court. A
verdict of guilty was rendered
by the jury without a recommen-
dation for mercy.
This means that Moore will
have to follow the Rawlingsi boys
on the gallows.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-07-29
MANY NEW CASES
ARE REPORI
Situation is Serious, D.
Opton,istic Reports d
Authorities.

New Orleans, July %. G
ial detailed reports of 26
cases and two deaths occui
in the preceding twenty
hours was made to the s
health board today, mako
total of 200 cases and Al de-
to date.
Although the official req
made public today show a 81
er number of deaths than ye
day and the appearance of q
Der of new cases the men
science who are warning aga
the yellow fever plague e
the days 1abors confident
the situation was still we
hand, and with no imme
prospectof becoming alari
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-07-29
Old Veterans Meeting.

The old veterans met at the
Star Office Wednesday, with
Judge Wiley Whitley in the chair.
After discussing the date of
the reunion, Thursday, August
18th, was decided on.
The following com mittees we're
appointed:
On Arrangements: L. r. Tuck
err, G. S. Wilcox, D. w. Paulk,
VIM. Henderson and J. L. Paulk.
On Invitations: J. A. J. Hen
derson, Judge Wiley Whitley,
M. Henderson, J. w. Paulk and
J. w. Hanlon.
On Amusements: G. Wilcox,
L. ]. Tucker, r. L. Upton, Rea-
son Henderson and M. c. Sapp.
The committees were request.
to report at a meeting to be held
at the Star Office on Thursday,
August 10th, at 10 a. M, one
week before the reunion.
There being no further BUSH
ness, the meeting adjourned to
meet again as above stated.
WILEY WHITLEY, Ch'm'n.
J. W. HANLoN, Sec'y.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-07-29
LARGE ATTENDANCE;
IMPORTANT SESSION
Viii be Necessary to Continue
Over Into Next Week to
Clear the Docket.
From the Irwin County Courier.

From the Irwin County Courier.
County court convened here
last Monday morning at 9 o'clock.
1t being the regular quarterly
term, a heavy docket faced the
officers, and court has been in
constant session since the open
ing. Judge ]. B. Clements pre-
sided, while Solicitor L. Kennedy
performed his usual duties as
prosecutor.
Judge Clements declared his
intention to clear the docket,
which will probably run court
over into next week, as the civil
docket has not been touched yet.
Following is a list of the cases
disposed of up to noon Thurs
day:
Squire Darby, gambling; not
guilty.
Sim Wilson, gam bling; plea Of
guilty.
Oliver Buchanan, gambling;
not guilty.
asshaaa p aila.ay, bling,
not guilty.
Kindom Burney, gambling;
plea of guilty.
Pleas Forbes, gambling: plea
of guilty.
John Brown, cabling; verdict of
guilty.
Lee Sanders, carrying con-
cealed weapon: continued and
demand allowed.
John Thomson, carrying con-
cealed weapon; indictment de-
manded.
Richard Sheard, misdemeanor;
Indictment demanded.
John Ward, larceny from the
house; indictment demanded.
Bubba Sanders, using obscene
and vulgar language; twoscases,
bond forfeited. Same direction
in both.
Charlie O'Quinn, using obscene
and vulgar language. Two cases,
both continued.
Dona Brown, using obscene
and vulgar language. Two cases;
in one case plea of guilty, and in
the other verdict of not guilty.
D. ]. Hogan, adultery and for
nication; continued by state and
demand entered by defendant.
Nancy McShaw, adultery and
fornication; continued by state,
and demand entered by defend
ant.
Jasper Mobiles. misdemeanor;
demand allowed.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-07-29
County Court Cases,
Disposition OF Same

John Granthan, carrying con.
tcea1ed pistol; indictment demand
| ed.
Bill Brown, misdemeanor; plea
of guilty.
Samuel Greer, misdemeanor;
demand allowed.
Mack Shaw, keeping open tip
ling house on the Sabbath; plea
of guilty.
Mrs. Bertha Preach, fornication
and adultery; bond forfeited.
Minnie Molten, misdemeanor;
verdict of not guilty.
Lee Hustled, cheating and swim
ding; verdict of not guilty.
T. A. Carter, misdemeanor;
plea of guilty.
S. M. Cohen, cheating and
swindling; continued.
James Wash. assault and bat
terry; continued and demand al
lowed.
Sallie Wash, assault aud bat
terry; continued and demand al
lowed.
John Ellis, larceny from the
house: verdict of not guilty.
w. T. Russell, five cases, mis-
demeanor; continued.
Martha Russell, misdemeanor;
continued.
Martha Russell, selling mortgage
ed property; continued.
Robert Russell, cheating and
.saazling: continued,
Robert Russell, selling mortgage
ed property; continued.
A. C. RUSSELL, three cases, mis-
demeanors; continued.
Jim Williams, larceny from the
house; verdict of guilty.
Bill Ellis, pointing gun at an
other; verdict of guilty.
Oliver Hunter, firing woods IL
legally, verdict of not guilty.
Will Coleman, misdemeanor;
bond forfeited.
Minnie Motion, using obscene
and vulgar language; verdict of
guilty.
Lloyd White, carrying conceal
ed pistol; nolle prosecute entered.
Henry Moore, 1arceny.from the
house; bond forfeited.
Herman Smith, misdemeanor;
continued by defendant.
Ed Burgess, larceny from the
house; plea OF guilty.
Will Coleman, larceny; bond
forfeited.
Wiley Wilcox, misdemeanor:
settled upon payment of cost.
Florida Pitman, carrying con-
cealed pistol; indictment demand
ed.
Florida Pitman, larceny from
the house; indictment demanded.
Rachel Jackson, larceny from
person; plea of guilty.
M. G. Hester. carrying con-
cealed pistol; indictment de-
mand ed.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-07-29
MEMPHIS BEING wATcHH

Memphis, Tenn, July IN
J. A. Albright, president d
Tennessee state board of he
announced today that he N
establish temporary headq!
srs in Memphis. DR.. ALI
approves the action of the
authoritiesin declining to CT
tine against New Orleans
says that should a case Of
fever appear at any point a
nessee he will promptly req
to the people.
Later it was found neceS
to establish a strict quaraN
owing to the action of other
in quarantining against Me-
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-07-29

Jackson, Miss, July %.
rotary Hunter, of the state
of health, tonight stated Of
that one case of yellow feva
been reported 10 him from
berton, Miss, on the Ne
leans and North Eastern raj
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-07-29

To the seashore Thus
August 18th, 1905 via Altar
Birmingham Railway. See
flyers for rates and scheduA
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-07-29
CASE OF FEVER AT TAMR'

Tampa, Fla. July 27s
Joseph Y. Porter, state 4
officer, has issued and d
statement to the effect thai
tor Vitello, an Italian, who
ed here last Saturday from
Orleans, is suffering from Z
attack of yellow fever. II
tient has been isolated, and
effort is being made to pr
the spread of the disease.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-08
INDUSTRIAL CLUB MET.
Provides for Advertising Raleigh and
It's Advantages.

The Industrial Club of Raleigh met
last night in the Senate chamber and
heard the reports of several commit
tees these concerning the advantages
of Raleigh. Mr.. Joseph G.. Brown,
president of the Chamber of Com
merce, was elected an honorary mem
ber.
Mr. j. W. Bailey read report on
Raleigh as an educational centre, and
DR.. Herbert Royster on its advantages
as a medical centre, while other re-
ports on Raleigh as a banking and as
a residence centre were also read. 1t
was determined to have these con-
densed and printed in folder form to
send out, and also to have some print
ed in full.
The report of the committee on a
building and loan association was that
the work was progressin"' and that
there was every prospect Of an early
Incorporation.
The club is preparing to arrange
to- have a report of President Roose-
velts visit to Raleigh in October pre-
pared for publication in some of the
larger New York papers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-08

man two or three times. I was sit
ting with NY back to the window and
turned and looked out. | saw them
going down the road towards Walnut
creek-three men. One was in the
lead perhaps 100 yards. Then these
two men that were chasing the one
in the lead were perhaps so yards
apart. They slowed down and started
to walk. They slowed down as if
waiting for some one, and then this
man that was in the lead caught up
with the wagon and started to get III
the wagon but it seems that he
changed his mind and went around to
the side and / saw him hit the horse.
or mule, whichever it Was-and he
could not get the mule to go and h
started on up the road. | could not
see any more of him then.
q. How far was he? A. 200 yards.
He was going from me all the time.
q. You were not close enough to
observe anything about him? A. No,
sir
q. Did you see him after that? A.
Yes, saw him when they brought him
back.
@. State what occurred. A. / was ia
the rear room of the office Git is df-
vided into four rooms), and looked
Continued on Page Three.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-08
W. ID. STAINBACK DEAD.
Sad Passing Awav of Young Weldon
Man

Weldon. n. C. Sept 7.-Mr. w. ID.
Stainback, son of the associate edi-
tor of the Weldon News, died at his
home here Saturday morning, aged
20 years While away from home
his mind became affected and he was
found in the woods near Suffolk, Va,
unconscious hatless and with only one
shoe on. Sheriff Baker, of Nansemond
county, was at once notified and sent
Immediately and had him removed TO
the hospital department of the coun-
ty Jail. Four doctors were called IN,
and u trained nurse from the Sarah
Leigh hospital in Norfolk, were in
constant attendance. His father went
down to Suffolk Friday and brought
him home on the night train. he
never was conscious at any time from
the day he was found in the forest
up to the hour OF his DEATH, on Sat
urday morning, at half past seven
O'Clock.
The funeral services We're held at
six o'clock Saturday evening, conduct
ed at the grave by Rev. II. A. Humble,
and the interment was in the family
square.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-08
Leads all North Carolina Daies i'm News and Gfsaton
MARTIAL LAW IN TOXIC

the firemen when they arrived. The
members of the minister's household
were rescued and escorted to the I'M
perial Hotel. When darkness came
the flames from the burning building
a menacing scene, the mob
noting and throwing stones at the po-
lice and firemen and the police re-
peatedly clearing the streets.
Another demonstration is planned
for September s and it is believed
that the strongest measures will be
necessary to prevent serious rioting
and bloOdShed.
\ member of the mob which burned
the home minister's residence said to
the correspondent of the Associated
Press:
I'VE burned the house for the pur-
pose OF attracting the attention of the
Emperor. We want him to refuse to
ratify the treaty. We believe that
those surrounding him prevent him
from correctly understanding the pop
ular attitude toward the disgraceful
peace"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-08
The Plant of the Thirsty.

Clerk Brown of the Corporation
Commission was at hard routine work
Yesterday going over the numerous
complaints of ver-charges in freights.
In speaking of the character of these
suits of the people against the cor
poratOns put with the commission for
settlement Mr. Brown stated that the
thirsty used the commission freely to
give them redress for injury received
at the hands of the railroads and eX-
press companies. 1t is an ordinary
detail for the commission to be call
ed on to induce the express company
to pay for liquors which were sent
but never received. Generally the
amount involved runs from one gal
Ion to a quart, but there have been
one or two earnest souls who have
taken the loss OF pint sufficiently to
heart to file n formal complaint The
trouble seems to be that the purvey
ors to the thirsty-or, rather the ser.
wants of the purVeyors-are also fire.
quently dry" AS a consequence a
fat looking package runs a consider
able risk. Sometimes Il disappears
as though the-the earth had swallow
ed it; sometimes the bottle arrives
neatly enclosed in its wrappings, but
innocent of cheer. All these delin-
quencies the commission carefully ad-
justs with the erring companies. Only
yesterday Mr.. Brown was speaking of
a claim of over-charge--.in freight on
a keg going from another State to a
North Carolina town. AS names are
not disclosed the opportunity for re-
dress to the gentleman who orders
a gallon + in q soap box and misses
connection is perfect.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-08
SHOTS IN THE DARK.
Mr. Brinlley's Encounter With II
Burglar i'm His Store. The.
Man Escapes.
Especial to News and Observer,D

Especial to News and Observer
Gatesvile, n. c.. Sept. 7.-Between
II and 2 o'clock last night two young
men passing the general store of Jo-
seph j. Brinkley, at Corapeake, on
the Suffolk any Carolina Railroad in
this county, saw light within and
a negro prowling about the store, and
at once notified the proprietor. Mr.
Brinkley, armed with shotgun, ac-
companied them from his home to the
store, which was now found to be
dark. AS Mr.. Brinkley entered two
sharp reports rang through the store
and two bullets hummed by his head.
The bang of Mr.. Brinkley'S gun fol-
lowed quickly. He fired in the direc-
tion of the flashes and believes that
his buckshot found a mark of flesh.
He pulled the trigger second time,
but no report followed.N Meanwhile
the man inside made a bolt to escape
and disappeared through windoY
by which he had entered.
Bloodhounds We're put upon the
burglars trail, but last it where the
man entered a swamp about two miles
from the store. Nothing was missed
from Mr.. Brinkley's stock but pair
of shoes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-08
ANGOLA WON CHARTER OAK.
BY Taking One Heat She Gained the
'IrOtting Race.
CBy the Associated Press }

Hertford, Conn, Sept. 6.-By WIN
ming a heat today, Angola captured
the classic Charter Oak trot at Charter
Oak Park before a big throng of spec
tators. Four heats were trotted yes
terday, Angola winning the last two.
The heat which decided the race today
was a good one until the distance pole
was reached, when the western marc
pulled away from Zephyr, her close
rival. The clip was too much for the
Geers' horse which took second
money.
Summaries: The Charter Oak, 2:03
trot, purse 10.000-Angolia won
third, fourth and fifth heats, and race;
Zephyr, second, won first and second
heats, Norman B., third. Best time
2:0S
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-08
CENTSIS
THE PRICE FIXED
The Statistical Committee of the Cotton AssoCa-
tion Estimates the Crop of 1905 at
1888, 133 Bales.
1oved into the old Purefoy Hotel

moved into the old Purefoy Hotel
building
On account of the increase of stu
dents chapel exercises are this year
being held in the Wingate Memorial
Hall instead of in the small chapel
below.
The store building of Mr.. A. j. Med
lin, i'm the northern part OF town has
been completed and Mr.. Medlin is now
placing his stock. He will also have
a beef marketin connection with his
mercantile business.
An excursion will be run by here
from FranklintOn to Raleigh, Septem-
Der 6, by the Seaboard Air Line on
account of the YOungsvlle Sunday
school picnic Pullen Park, Raleigh,
on that day
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-08
n. WILKESBORO MERCHANTS.
Hear Attorney johnson and Organize
Local Associations.
Especial to News and Observer

North Wilkesboro, n. c., Sept. T.
A large attendance of the retail mer-
chants met last night in the New Era
hall to hear the address of Hon. Nor
man II. Johnson. Attorney General of
the North Carolina Retail Merchants
Association, and editor of the Mer-
chants Journal. His address was
thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by
the people of this section and at the
conclusion of the same local associa-
ton was perfected with the following
officers: F.. M. Blackburn, president;
j. c. Henry vice-presdent; W. H.
Church. secretary, and G. II. M. Tul-
bert, treasurer.
The association starts off with a
good membership and will mean much
for the development Of North Caro-
lima.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-08
A. & Nj. OPENING EXERCISES.
Cooperation by City Pastors in Con-
ducting the Chapel Services.

The pastors of Raleigh have arrang-
ed to conduct morning prayer in turn
at the A. & NJ. College, beginning to-
morrow and continuing throughout
the year Rev. DR.. Moment Will Off
ciate tomorrow and at the close of the
services the cadets will be addressed
by President Winston concerning the
duties and opportunities offered at the
college.
The following is the schedule adopt
ed by the pastors in their recent con-
ference:
Monday, September 11th, Dr. Pit
tenger.
Monday, September 18th, DR.. f. a.
Bishop.
Monday, September 25th. Mr.. Reid.
Monday. October End, DR.. Tyree.
Monday, October 9Th, DIR. Moment.
Monday, October 10th, Dr.. MasSee.
Monday, October 23rd, Mr. Stephen-
son.
Monday, October goth, DR.. Bumpas.
Monday November 9Th, Mr.. Bate
man.
The week of service for Mr.. Belts,
DIR. Marshall and DR.. Long will be an
nounced later.
There will be cooperation by the
pastors also with the college Y. M. {.
A. special services and sermons being
provided for once a month at the col
lege by the pastors in turn. 1t is a
great kindness to the young men and
10 the college to be thus visited and
helped and instructed by the clergy of
Ralpi0b
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-08
Jolly and Democratic.

Col. w. II. Bower, Of Lenoir, was
here on business last week. He looks
as jolly and democratic as usual
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-08

1t sometimes happens that when q
man takes a rest he takes something
that he isn't justly entitled to.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-08

White lies are apt to leave black
marks on a mans reputation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-09-08
PALACE Of KOMURA
THREATENED BY
THE MOBS
A Party of Americans
aAAss.~
!. Caught in a Crowd
and Stoned.
CBy the Associated Press.)

Toxic, Sept. c. delayed in trans
mission) imperial ordinance es-
tablishes martial law in Toxic. Dis
order was resumed tonight
Toxic, Sept. IA mob burned and
DESTROYED ten Christian churches and
one mission house school last night
Wednesday,. The people were not
injured.