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The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
MINERS IN FATAL DUEL
FOR VALUABLE CLAIM
Quarrel Over Possession of
Property Results in Fatal
Shooting
SPECIAL DIsPATcH TO THE CALL

RENO. New, Oct. Edward Fannoff
was shot and killed near Tuscarora to-
day by Joseph MCGOWAN in bloody
fight for possession of a valuable min
ing claim located close to Tuscarora.
The men met at the disputed property
Both were armed and in the fight that
ensued two charges of buckshot tore
away part of Fannoff's chest and
caused his instant death. MCGOWAN
was arrested soon afterward and is
now in custody at Tuscarora
The men were pioneers of eastern
Nevada and we'll known throughout
Elko county. They had been disputing
over the claim for some time but not
until today was il believed their quar-
rel would result in murder
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
TRAIN ROLLS OVER AND
KILLS TWO OF THE CREW
Great Northern Passenger En-
counters Soft Roadbed While
Travelling Fast

BUTTE, Mont, Oct. Two men
were killed and one injured in a wreck
of a Great Northern passenger train
at Marias river on the Shelby line in
the northern part of the state early
this morning. The dead: William F.
Ramspeck of White Sulphur Springs.
Mont. fireman; engine wiper. name not
known Engineer Charles McClintock
was severely injured.
The train, while travelling at high
speed, struck a soft stretch of roadbed,
the engine rolling into the ditch. fol-
lowed by the baggage and smoking
cars. Ramspeck and the wiper were
buried under the wreckage. The pas
sengers, beyond hard shaking up.
escaped.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
POLICEMAN DIES IN FIRE
AFTER RESCUING WOMAN
Return to Burning Building
Proves Fatal to Heroic
Jersey CITY Man :

NEW YORK. Oct. T.-Ater rescuing
an aged woman from burning house.
Policeman Nicholas NestOr of Jersey
City plunged again into the blazing
building and met death by suffOcation
early today.
AfteS turning the alarm for the fire.
Nestor rushed upstairs. aroused sleep
ing inmates and ran again into the
street to turn in a second alarm. Mean
while, all had escaped excepting Mrs.
Wittenbert. old and feeble Nestor
fought his way to her room. He car
ried her to the sidewalk and returned
to the building. but never reappeared.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
FORGER SENT TO
FOLSOM FOR SIX YEARS
Prisoner Pleads That Home
sickness Caused Him to
Send for Wife
SPECIAL DIsPATCH 10 THE CALL

SAN BERNARDINO. Oct. IF. E.
Trapp was sentenced this afternoon to
six years in Folsom prison by Judge
Hutton, presiding in Judge Oster's local
court. Trapp broke down and cried
bitterly as sentence was pronounced.
He told the judge that he had brought
his young wife from Texas; that de-
spite his college education and appear
ance he was unable 10 secure posi-
uon. lie sent his wife back to her
folks IN Texas. He came south and
was sent by the Santa Fe TO Ludlow. a
desert station. Homesickness for his
wife led him TO forge the name of the
agent to 4 ticket TO Texas. Trapp had
been guilty of a similar forgery at San
Jose. to which he confessed. and which
added TO the severity of his sentence.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
BIRD GROUNDS LIGHT CURRENT

SAN RAFAEL. Oct. FASTENED on
the wires of the substation of the San
Rafael gas and electric company at
san Rafael the body OF a sparrow was
found yesterday afternoon. Its pres
ence caused the short circuiting of the
company's lines that threw the whole
Of southern Marin. county in darkness
two days ago. The bird lighted on the
high tension lines and the current of
$500 volts shot through its body and
grounded
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE
RETURN AS CASTAWAYS
Five. College Men Fail i'm Their
Search in .MayfIower for
Hidden Gold
SPECIAL DISPATCH To THE CALI,

BALTIMORE. Oct Five soldiers
of fortune, all varsity men, athletic
products of Yale and Harvard. who on
September 9 sailed out of Erie basin.
for hidden gold in sunken wreck
were landed at this port today as so
many man castaways. glad to be alive. The
gold seekers We're skipper Guy Scull,
Derby, Harvard '05. of New York: S.
w. Noyes Of Newport. Hayden Richard
son OF New York and s. S. Boylston of
Baltimore.
They had ventured forth on that
precious legacy of yachting history.
the. old Mayfiover, which "a years ago
mad so CALAMITY kept the American
cup from the Galatea.
The terrific West Indian hurricane
snapped them UP about 200 miles east
Of Watling's island and almost drove
the yacht to the bottom
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
CARD PLAYER STEALS $500
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALI.

NAPA. Oct &c. Regis. p. yaselIo
and c.. Benedith robbed L. Mangeiia of
this city of $500 today. Three we'll
dressed men met Mangelia on the
courthouse lawn and suggested a game
of baci. While it was in progress in
saloon Mangelia left his coat and vest
in one room with one man while he
went into another room with the other
two. When Mangelia came back the
thief had taken a pocketbook from his
vest with $500 IN gold.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
ALoNzo HENRY DIES

SACRAMENTO, Oct. 7.--Alonzo Henry.
30 years of age, three times a member
of the state legislature from the forty
second district. San Francisco, died
here tonight after drinking the con-
tents of four ounce bottle of carbolic
acid He has been an employee of the
state printing office for several years.
Henry has son in San Francisco work
ing for the Wells Fargo express COM
pany and sister and brother in law.
the latter, James Dolan, assistant fire
chief of San Francisco. Henry was at
one time captain of fire engine No. 3 in
San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
HARGIs cAsE DrsuIssED

LEXINGTON, ky. Oct. Tn the cir
bert Hargis, Ed Callahan. Alexander
Hargis and Jesse Speicer, all charged
with the sassination of James Cock
reii In Breathitt county were dis
missed on motion of the common
wealth The states attorney announced
that the cases had all been tried, and
he did not think the men could be con-
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
DOGS IN NATIONAL MEET
Two Hundred and Fifty CANNES
From All Parts of Country
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO III

BUTTE. Mont. Oct. Two hundred
and fifty dogs are in Butte today from
all parts of the west, including Cali
fornia, Wyoming and Washington. Utah
is also well represented. Frank Esham
arrived today from Salt Lake and Will
be in charge of the national meet
The Inaugural stake, in which 81
dogs will start tomorrow, will probably
end Friday, and Saturday morning the
big Mississippi Valley stake will be put
on To this Peter league of Butte has
added $1,000. which will give $3.50 to
the. winning canine. The Futurity Cup
stake starts Saturday, October TO- and
concludes October IL. October Id and
15 the Charles Glow Salt Lake stake
will be put on The stake is yet to be
announced. A valuable cup will be re-
tanned by the winner.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
w. c. IT. .. ELEcTs oFFICERs

SAN JOSE, Oct. THE state conven-
tion of the w. G. T. U. this forenoon
elected officers as follows: President.
Mrs. Sarah j. Dorr, San Jose; vice pres
Ter, Cleone; first vice president, Mrs. S.
M. M. Woodman, San Leandro; corre
spending secretary, Miss Anna E.
Chase, San Francisco. recording secre-
tary, Mrs. Ada Estes, San Joaquin;
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
STEFFENS CALLS UPON
HENEY TO AID REFOR M
Writer Watches Movement in
Boston and Wants Assistance
in Education Work
sPEcIAL DIsPATCH no THE eAL

BOSTON, Oct. 7.-Lincoln Steffens.
VINO has chronicled the reform move
ment of st. Louis, San Francisco and
other places, isSin Boston to watch the
reform movement which he says is
ABOUT TO become visible here. He has
nlred a mousse and is prepared to wait.
IN an interview he said:
| am here in Boston looking for good. There
Is evil mere, or course, and l shall overlook
II. shall direct a campaign of education, /
nope 10 do much through the city club. 1t is a
splendid agency.
expect to bring here Mr.. Heney of San
francisco. who will tell what public spirit has
done for that city. He will stop over at Denver
and ST. Lous and Chicago and spread his infor-
nation there. have his promise that he will
come to Boston,
hope to have here reform leaders of Denver
and other localities. From them we will learn
what procedures have been unproductive of re-
suits and what have been successful Cities
should learn from one another
Francis j. Heney, when Informed of
night, said
have made no arrangement with
Mr.. Steffens to go to Boston at the
present time. During the past year i
nave mad several invitations to speak
there-that is all | recently received
letter from Steffens SAYING that he
was going to Boston. Beyond that
there is nothing to warrant the connec-
tion of my name with his plans.'
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
OPPOSES cAPITAL REMOVAL

SACRAMENTO, Oct. THE state
grange today adopted resolutions
strongly opposing the capital removal
BILL A taxation committee made a re-
port recommending senate constitu-
tional amendment No. l. which is to be
for the separation of state and county
taxation. Addresses were made today
by State Lecturer F. II. Babb, John
Tuohy of. Tulare. Professor Hartsell of
the University of the Pacific and w. L..
Asch of Sonoma.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
PROFESSORS IN ANNUAL DINNER

NIANtOfD UNIV ERSII4, Oct T.
Saturday night the professors of the
history departments of Stanford uni
versity and the University of Cali
fornia Will meet about the banouet
board in San Francisco in their annual
dinner. The gathering is held for the
purpose OF keeping the teachers of
history at the two big institutions In
touch with one another and discussing
historical topics. The banquet will be
at the University club in California
street
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
soPHoMoRE MEDAL DEBATE

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Oct. -
The initial sophomore medal debate Of
the NestOria debating society of Stan
ford university was held last night
,. +. Hilton of San Jose was voted the
prize as the. best speaker. He spoke
on the subject. "Resolved. That the
election of United States senators
should be by the direct vote Of the
peODlc"
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
YOUTH sLAYs BIG BEAR

WINCHESTER. Va, Oct. Sud
denly attacked by a big black bear
which sprang upon him on Massanutten
mountain, Linden Allen. a youth of
Mount Jackson. had the presence of
mind to empty the contents of both bar
rels of his shotgun in the brute's body
The bear fell dead. Allen was un-
harmed.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
NEw FENcING INsTRucroR

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. Oct. -
H. W. Maloncy Of Pasadena who holds
the PaciDc roast championship for
fencing. viii teach that art at Stanford
university He Will take the place OF
Major Burdette who has resigned. In
addition TO fencing the new Instructor
VIII hold classes in boxing.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
Mashed MEN RAID pooLRooM

VALLEY CITY, N. d., Oct. Two
masked men entered the poolroom of
]. Strasle at Dazey early today and
lined the twenty odd occupants of the
place against the wall. The robbers
then took the watches and jeweIry and
about $50 from their victims
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
TROLLEY LINE PROPOSED

SAN FRFAEL, Oct Application
FOR franchise to run an electric road
on the county roads OF southern Marin
county was made to the supervisors
yesterday by Charles Murphy Corte
MADEIRA accountant. The proposed road
would be operated by an overhead troI-
ley and extend from SausaIito to Mill
Valley, Belvedere and San Rafael
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
KILLS EDITOR. COMMITS SUICIDE

SABETHA, Kan, Oct 7.-Angered
because of news item printed in the
Morrill, News today. Perry Roger. mar
shall of Morrill,, town of several hun
dred persons, eight miles east of Sa-
betha. shot and killed j. c. Schuckner.
editor of the News, and then committed
suicide.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
sTAIKE FUND INnoRsEn

BUTTE. Mont, Oct 7-Butte miners,
union local No. I, western federation
of miners. by a special election. has
indorsed the 100000 strike and bene
fit fund of the federation proposed at
the recent convention of the organiza-
ton.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
cARDINAL GIBBONS RETURNs

NEW YORK. Oct. cardinal Glib
bons. WHO attended the Eucharistic
congress in London last month, re-
turned from Europe today.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
ArpnovEs BANK REsERvE AGENT

WASHINGTON. Oct THE comp
troller of currency has approved the
United States national bank of Denver
as reserve agent for the California ma
tional bank of Sacramento. CAL
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08

FLORAL SOCIETY TO MEET The California
stare moral society will hold its regular monthly
meetihg tomorrow afternoon Mt o'clock at the
nome OF Mrs, H. Z. Tricou, s52 Grove street.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08
ERIE pIREcroRs RE-EIEcTED pao,,a :,

ERIE DIRECTORS REELECTED H.
Oct. AT the annual meeting of the stock
holders OF the Lake Erie and Western railroad
J. pierpont Morgan were reelected as directors
and William Rockefeller was elected to the
directorate.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-08

DO You Want $500.
Read THE CALLS weekly offer on
page II.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-11-19
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas, our heavenly Father, in his
all wise providence, has removed from
our circle our dearly beloved sister, Mrs.
E. M. Laughlin, and,
Whereas, the many virtues that adorn-
ed her life and character should be held
in lasting remembrance; therefore
Be it resolved by Cypress Chapter No.
80, O. E. S., That while this sad dispen-
sation of Providence causes profound
grief in our Chapter, we, nevertheless
bow in humble submission to the will OF
Him who doeth all things well.
I'd. That as a token of our grief, the
Jewels of our Chapter he draped in
mourning for thirty days, and the chair
which she so highly admired, and which
has been made vacant by her death, also
be draped.
Sd. That these resolutions be spread
upon our minutes and draped in dark
lines, a copy be sent to the family of the
deceased, and a. copy furnished the
Bossier Banner for publication.
Mrs. l. F: ELDER,
Mrs. L. G. SMITH,
J. M. BROWN, Committee.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-11-19
In Memory of Brother j. A. Snider

In Memory Of Brother j. A. Snider.
Brother J. A. Snider was born in Al
bermarle County, Va, on the 18th Of
October, 1926. He went to Mississippi
when boy, and was made Mason in
Grenada before he was twenty-tw two years
old. In a short time he was elected
Worshipful Master. He came to Bos-
sier Parish during 1860, and became a
member OF Bellevue Lodge. He was
Worshipful Master of this Lodge for
several years. To many Of it's old mem
bers he was like father. He discharg-
ed the duties he owed the Lodge as long
as he was able to attend its meetings.
He died October 80, 1908, at Bellevue,
after being a Mason in good standing for
sixty years, and the oldest member Of
the Lodge. Therefore,
Be it resolved, That we the members
of Bellevue Lodge, bow in reverential
submission to the will Of Him who
doeth all things for the best.
I'd. That we wear the usual badge OF
mourning, and the Lodge be draped in
mourning for thirty days.
Sd. That copy Of these resolutions
be furnished the family, copy furnish
ed the Bossier Banner for publication,
and inscribed on our minute book as a
/ tribute to his memory.
w. H. BLEDsoE,
wv. ELsToN, Committee.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-11-19

Yes, he is gambler, but his word
Is perfectly good in business, and he is
good hearted fellow
Such expressions are more or less cur
rent IN many communities. And such
expressions are misleading. What is a
gambler?
|. HE IS A LEIGH.
lie takes money over the green cloth
ana gives nothing in return. He saps
society. He is parasite. He produces
nothing. He consumes the produce OF
others and does not pay for it. He lives
On others, like the louise on the tape
worm. He absorbs, but does not give
out. He is useless to the body polite
ne is never pointed to with pride. HI
IS always viewed with alarm. He is {
human leech.
:. HE is A CRIMINAL.
he wins money dishonesty. He il
therefore at heart a malefactor. H,
grows worse as his career grows. Tht
urunkard may reform, but the rule il
enat "once gambler always a gam
oaer' The gambler cannot keep tn,
money ne wins. One day, grown des
pclale, ne commits crime.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-11-19
Levee Board Proceedings.

At special meeting of the Board of
Commissioners of the Bossier Levee
District held this day Tuesday, October
2Sth) at the Office of the Board, in
Shreveport, La, the following named
members were present: Mr.. W. 7. Col
quit, President, and Messrs. j. G.. Nc
Dade, H. N. Carlton and DIR. H. E..
Atkins.
Mr.. Gervais Lombard, Assistant State
Engineer, was present and reported that
the proposed new levee at Gold Dust
could not be constructed safely to con-
tain less than 10000 cubic yards. After
full discussion Of the question OF build
ing permanent levee at this point, it
was moved by Mr.. Carlton that the work
of proceeding with the building Of the
short line of levee, now under construc-
ton, be carried on to completion, and
that the matter of building permanent
levee be postponed, which motion was
carried.
There being no further business, the
Board adjourned.
w. T. CoLQuITT, President.
| ]. A. THIGPEN, Secretary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-11-19
The ST Assessment in Schools.

Inc 9l Assessment III SCHOOLS.
To the Teachers and Local Trustees of the Public
Schools of Bossier Parish:
Recently my Office has been flooded
with inquiries about the legality Of the
ST. the teachers endeavor to collect from
patrons when their children enter school.
| adopt the following means of answer
ing these inquiries. quote the law:
ssThe school boards shall have the
authority to assess and collect 81 per
annum on each family, surviving parent
or guardian, who actually sends child
or children to the public schools OF the
district, to be collected in such manner
as said board may determine, which
amount shall be used in providing the
school house with fuel, and defraying
the necessary expenses for the comfort
of the school,"
On October 4, 1906, the School Board
of Bossier Parish passed the following
resolution:
Resolved, That the School Board, in
pursuance of Section II Of Act 214 OF
1902, does hereby assess 81 per annum
on each surviving parent or guardian
who actually sends child or children to
school, and the teacher in charge is
hereby authorized to collect same, which
amount shall be used by the teacher,
with the advice of the local trustees, IN
providing the school house with fuel and
defraying the necessary expenses for the
comfort of the school,
JOS. E. JOHNSTON, Parish Sup't.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-11-19
Obituary..

Another Confederate soldier has
fallen! Joseph Ellison Adger, who fell
asleep November |, 1903, at his home
near Alden Bridge, La.
Mr.. Adger was a native of Columbia,
S. c., and was in his sixty-first year.
His father moved to Louisiana during
1859, and settled in Bossier. Parish.
Though but boy when the South called
on her sons to defend her rights, he
answered the call, serving in Gen.
Prices command. ststf@
! During 1871 he married Miss Matte
Caldwell of the Collinsburg community
who, with ten children, survives him.
| He joined the Presbyterian Church
during 1875, and was consistent mem
Der up to the time he was called from
earth. The deceased was also Mason.
He was inferred at Rocky Mount, the
Masons of Cypress Lodge taking charge
Of the body, and the funeral services
being conducted by Rev. Jasper Smith
of Shreveport. A large concourse of
people followed him to his final resting
place; large circle Of friends mourn
his departure.
| He was an upright man; genial,
pleasant, Christian gentleman, with a
great deal more of the sunshine of life
in his nature than is usually found in
men. He accepted Christ as his Cap
tain, and after a violent fight laid down
his arms in peaceful submission.
"Servant of God, we'll donei
Rest from thy loved employ!
The battle fought, the victory won,
Enter thy Masters joy!
"The voice at midnight came,
He started up to hear;
Deaths arrow pierced his frame,
He fell, but felt no fear.
ssThe pains of death are passed;
Labor and sorrow cease;
And life's warfare closed at last,
His soul is found in peace.
"Soldier of Christ, well done!
Praise be thy new employ!
And while eternal ages run
Rest in thy Savior's joy!"
~. "A FRIEND.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-11-19

There was Samson.
He was about the first gambler we
know of. He wagered thirty suits OF
clothes with the Philistines. They were
smooth people and outwitted him,
| whereupon he committed murder. Sam
son is prototype of the gamblers.
They usually end by becoming known
criminals.
| 3. HE IS AN OUTLAW.
/ Every state has strict laws against
gambling. In every city it is prohibited
by ordinance. 1t is the gamblers daily
business to violate these laws. He is
absolutely and deliberately lawless. He
is not citizen. He is an outlaw. He
is professional lawbreaker. He is a
bandit. His hand is against every man,
4. HE IS A MAN RUINER.
The gambler has no bowels of mercy
Compassion is not in him. Woe to the
man who gets into his clutches! He will
squeeze that man of nancy, reputation
soul, and throw away the rind. In ;
word, hell is merit door to actere the gam
bier stays.
j How, then, can it be said of him tina
he is honest in business and a goot
fellow?
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-11-19
Plain Dealing.

Mr.. w. F. Beasley of Mira was in
town Tuesday.
Mr.. Vail Garrett of Shreveport was in
our town Monday.
Capt. B. R. Nash of Belcher was a
visitor here Sunday.
Mr.. Joannes Smith of Benton was
business visitor here yesterday.
Miss Lena Stephens, teacher of the
Oak Hill School, spent Sunday in Plain
Dealing.
Mr.. G. f. Jones is at a sanitarium in
Shreveport, where he will remain sew
eral days for treatment.
Messrs. Dominick Brothers of Mira
bought the Kelley Brothers stock of
merchandise, which was sold here yes
terday.
Quite good many of the Plain Deal
ing sportsmen have been enjoying the
duck shooting on the lakes during the
past week.
Mr.. George O'Daniel left Sunday for
New Orleans, where he will enter Tulane
University to take his second course of
medical lectures.
"Breezy Point" is the title Of three
act comedy to be presented at the high
school building Thanksgiving night, the
18th. This play in every way does JUS
tice to its name. Snappy with wit and
humor, breezy with provoking
lines, touching here and there upon the
minor chords of nature that "makes the
whole world kim" renders it an attrac-
ton one cannot we'll afford to miss.
The prices of admission will be Is and
Is cents. Following is the cast of
characters.
Aunt Debby-Mrs. S. H. Cochran.
Elinor Pearl-Mrs. w. F. Bell.
| Ashrael Grant-Mrs. G.. E. Jones.
Mrs. Hardscratch-Mrs. w. B. Boggs.
The Hardscratch Twins-Julia Swim
die and Mozelle Boggs.
Mehitable Doolittle J. D. Hem-
don. a
Bernice vernonf1Mrs. E. wyche.
Laura Leigh-Mrs. H. Stroud.
Edith Norton-Mrs. John Boggs.
+ Charlse Fenleigh-Mrs. John Nuckolls
Fantine-Mrs. w. E. SWindle.
"Old Glenn" the Gypsy.
Wednesday, Nov. Is, 1908.