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The San Francisco call., 1910-11-24
CRIMINAL Shields
Man Who shot HIM
Cash Crosby, Known as Petty
Offender, Wounded in Saloon
by Zone of Own Kind"
Police Suspect Victim of Being
Companion of Masked Ban
dit Killed Sunday

Cash Crosby. alias Cash Crossman,
man well known to the police as
petty offender was shot and seriously
wounded in a saloon at 72s Howard
street just after 9 o'clock yesterday
morning by a man whose name Crosby
refuses to divulge.
When informed by the police that he
was fatally hurt and urged to name
his assailant Crosby only smiled weak
ly and replied, Never mind, boys, he
was one of my own kind" Friends
of the wounded man who called and
begged him to reveal his assailants S
name were met by the same stotcal
refusal.
There were six or seven men in the
saloon at the time of the shooting.
Edward Barry of 4030 Twentieth street.
the bar tender was drawing beer with
his back to the bar when the shot
rang out.
Crosby sank to the floor and Barry
dropped behind the bar, thinking that
he might be the intended victim, and
his customers filed out quickly to the
street and disappeared.
Hearing no more shots, Barry ven-
tured from behind the bar and found
Crosby lying on the ofior. He raised
him to a chair and telephoned for an
ambulance.
PROVIDES MONEY FOR FUNERAL
While waiting for the ambulance
Crosby handed Barry s35.35. telling the
bar tender TO apply the money toward
defraying his funeral expenses in case
he died.
Detective Sergeant Frank McGrayan
and Detective Tom Furman were placed
on the case and on searching Crosby S
clothes found a visitors permit to the
county Jail made out to James ONeil
the name of the white masked bandit
who was shot to death by August
! Warmbold last Sunday night while at
tempting to hold up Warmbold's saloon
at Ellis and Polk streets.
| The police believe that Crosby was
O'Neirs companion who ran away wher
the firing began and that he was shot
down by another member of the gang
| for showing the white feather.
OFTEN ESCAPED CONVICTION
| Crosby. although an associate of bat
men for Is years, had borne charmed
| existence in the courts. He was ar.
rested August %. 1902, for burglary
| at the house of John Orognen, Sig Jack
SON street. Although held to answer ir
the lower court he was dismissed bJ
the higher court He was again helt
to answer on a burglary charge Marcl
%, 1903, and dismissed. The only con
viction recorded against him was fol
vagrancy. when he was sent to the
county Jail for three months July 8
1903. He was arrested a score OF time.
on petty charges, but always escaped
through some unknown influence.
| James Sotes of $40 Bryant street, whc
was working in front of the saloon
saw the man who shot Crosby leave tht
premises and go down the street. Sotes
! describes the man as about 27 year.
of age, 5 feet 10 inches in height
weight about 165 pounds. He wore Z
| dark suit, black derby and light top
coat, was smooth shaven and of Hgh
| complexion.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-24
Harness Races at the
Alameda Track

ALAMEDA, Nov. 2s-The Alameda
County Driving association will hold
trotting races tomorrow afternoon at
the Alameda racetrack. at the foot OF
Bay street. Seven races have been
arranged. including a dash for year
ling harness horses.
The card is as follows:
First race, 5 minute trot-Sir Thomas Upton
(Freeman) Clay Jr (westphaD, Byron Alta
mont iMuldowney), Pete FerreiD. x-Rsy (Lo-
Second race. 2:20 trot-wiInam March Jr.
doctor Norcott). Harold K (Galindo). Laccona
(o'Keefe). Golden Name (Hinds), San Lorenzo
Boy (Shiman)-
Third race free for aII-Derron (Kitto). Clip
per Jr (Asher). Celia K (Schwarts). Walter
wilkes (Galindol, Babe (Fraga), Albany (Tooy)'
Ginger (Msdera). doubtful.
Fourth race, 2:3O trot-Duke Of Monterey MS
sen), campo (Barnett). Black Babe pete vii
Hams). Sidray (Childressl. The Devil (BenSon).
Fifth race. 2:3O pace-May Day Captain Dur
ham) Sadie Mason (Schreiber). Burbank lLowe),
Lady wilkes (Harper). Starlight (GabreD.
sixth race 2 year olds-Edna 81 (Hahn), BIZ
Johnson (Sehreiber). Lady Howard pete How
ard) NJ,
Wheeler (Green), BellngaH entry
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-24
Helen Stiles Sold For
Low Figure
[Seeeiol Dispatch TO The Call

lSPccEdt Dispatch TO ne Gall
SAN JOSE, Nov. 2S-A telegram has
been received from Los Angeles by
Ray Mead, local horseman, announc-
ing the sale OF Helen Stiles, the trot-
ting race mare which has just COM
pleted a triumphant tour of all Of the
large cities of the northwest and Phoe-
nix, Ariz The former owners were
C. A. Durfee and W. G. Stiles of Oak
land. The new owner is Captain Ben
nett of Los Angeles and the consider
alton was $1,000, a surprisingly low
figure.
Helen Stiles is named for the daugh-
ter of the Oakland horseman, and
earned $4,000 in the northwest and in
Phoenix She was beaten in heats, but
never lost a race.
At a meeting of the San Jose drivin &
club last night plans were completed
for a free Thanksgiving matinee at the
San Jose driving park tomorrow. The
card is as follows:
First race-Sidmont. Joe Cuicello; Judy c,
Jack Montevaldo; Billy L, George Landers; Car
rie B. Ray Mead
Second race-Rena d, Joe Cuicello; Lovelock,
Third race-Ishmael ". Montgomery; Kiss
Kee Dee James Ferry; Rex. James Sheriff.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-24
Stanford Soccerites tt
Try Soldiers

The crack soccer team representing
Stanford University will make its bow
to the fans of San Francisco this after
noon at 23o when it tests the strength
of Uncle Sans crack Presidio aggrega-
tion. Each side will enter the game
with its strongest team and hard
fought contest is looked for.
The event will be the great social af-
fair at the post, as most oof the officers
and their friends will be present. The
teams will line up as follows:
Stanford: Stewart, McCann, Brown,
Hamilton, Reynolds, Humphreys, Hig-
gins, Fyfe Erb, Gragg, Pung.
United Soldiers: Lynch, Delamare,
Monahan. Smith, McKeown, Schwader,
Aitken, McElroy, O'Hara, Rutzler, Bar
ton.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-24
Kramer, Rutt and Clark
To Match Pedals

NEW YORK, Nov. ga three cor
nered race for the professional bicycle
sprinting championship of the world
in which champions of America,
Europe and Australia will compete,
was arranged this afternoon to take
place at Madison Square garden on
Saturday, December 8, the night be-
fore the start of this years six day
race.
Frank Kramer, who has held the
title in this country for some years;
Walter Rutt of Germany, who has
taken the measure of all the European
cracks, and Jack Clark, the little
Australian short distance champion,
form the trio of starters. The race is
TO be run in heats, best two out of
three or best three out of four if a
fourth is necessary.
The first heat will be a half mile
the second a mile and the other to be
decided by the toss of a coin.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-24
Cornell and Pennsy to
Clash Today

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Nov. %
Cornell will meet the University of
Pennsylvania football eleven on Frank
lin field. Philadelphia, tomorrow after
noon without the services Of Fullback
Simpson, but the boys from Lake Ca
yuga do not seem discouraged. Olson
will fill the vacancy.
For more than an hour today the
Comedians practiced signals and their
work was clean and fast with practic-
ally no fumbling.
Ouakers Are Ready
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 23.-'1f Penn
sylvania is beaten tomorrow by Cor
nell there will be no excuse to offer,
said Coach Smith of the Quaker eleven
tonight. All of the Pennsylvania regu-
lars will be In the lineup and they are
pronounced by Trainer Mike Murphy
to be fit to play the game of their
lives.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-24
Young Cyclists Ride
From Angel City

Frank Eckhard and his brother. Ed
ward. Los Angeles messenger boys, ar
rived last night from Los Angeles.
They rode the entire distance on their
bicycles, making the trip in six days.
The lads were locked out in the strike
in the southern city and left Los An
geles on Thursday morning. They
averaged so miles a day during their
long ride. They made So miles the
first day and the same number yes
terday, the last day of their trip. The
youths claim the amateur record for
the run, and so far as is known no
other amateur performer has ever
covered the distance on bicycle in
such good time.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-24

SUIT CASE STOLEN Oh TRAIN Commander
A. s. HaIstead Of the warship Vicksburg
reported yesterday that suit case contain
ing two suits Of clothes and other wearing
spnerel had been stolen from q Southern
Pscifc train while he on his way to
San Mate0 Tuesday afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-24

BALLOON BURsrs-Bakersneld. Nov. 25.-rhs
large captive balloon belonging to Captain Van
Tassen burst last evening while 1900 feet in
the air as the result Of being stopped too sud
denly By the engine. The balloon was being
sent up for the purpose Of testing the engine.
and no passengers were aboard 1t win be re-
naired Immediately.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-24
,fertcn and Return. sso

On the Christmas holiday excursion
leaving San Francisco December IA and
Los Angeles December Is. Personally
Conducted. Dining, parlor and observ-
alton cars and Pullman vestibuIed
sleepers. Go via Southern Pacific and
via Santa Fe Side trip from Williams
10 Grand canyon. IL desired, $3.50 ad-
ditional For details see agents South
ern Pacific Flood building, Palace
hotel. Market street ferry depot Third
and Townsend streets. and Broadway
and Thirteenth street, Oakland; Santa
ways of Mexico. Monadnock building .
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-24
Tama1pais Five Off to
Good Start

In its initial basket ball game of the
season, the Tamalpais club first team
won an easy victory over St Ignatius
college by a 80 to 90 score on Tuesday
evening at the Tamalpais court.
The features of the game were the
splendid work of McGrath and Coffey,
the crack Tamalpais forwards, and
Woods clever guard work.
A second game was played on the
same evening between the Imps, who
represent the Tamalpais club in the
125 pound class, and the Oaks. The
contest resulted in a "a to Is victory
for the Imps.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-24
Los Angeles Fight Game
Revived Today
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

tOpcCbdL DlSpOiCn ~ HS (N1
Los ANGELES, Nov 23.-After a
lapse of several months the boxing
game will be revived tomorrow when
Danny Webster, the local feather
weight. and Charley White Of Chicago
meet in a 90 round bout at Vernon
white Is the favorite at to 10. al
though many wagers are being placed
on the local boy. The bout VIII De
sta ged at the old Jeffries athletic club
pavilion, which McCarey now controls.
frankie Sullivan and young RIVERS
will meet in the semi-wind up, sched-
uled for 10 rounds.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-24
EVERETT SCHOOL GIRLS WIN

The girls basketball team of the
Everett grammar school defeated the
young ladies from the Hancock school
yesterday afternoon on the latter
schools court by score of 26 to Is.
Leah Musin and Hazel Bullerdizek were
the stars of the winning septet
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-24
BANK CLEARINGS
SHOW AN INCREASE
Interesting Figures Reported to
the Development Board

Bank clearings as reported to the
California development board by the
several clearing house cities for the
week ending November 23, with com
parison for the corresponding week of
1909 follow:
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-24

Everybody was sorry to see I. n. Miller lose
his old horse Raleigh. which claimed by F.
Doss for 81 200. Miller sets an example which
many turfmen should try to follow. He-is out
for the purses and pays no attention to the bet
ting ring.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-23
LONOKE LETTER
News of the County Capital Gathered by
 Our Special Correspondent.

Monday was cornerstone day at the confederate monument which is under construction and the members of the T G Hind man Chapter U. D. c, who have lahored- 50 zealously to secure the shaft, were present with some of the veterans to deposit in the arehieve records and rel ics of the war. There was no elaborate program arranged, but the event was quietly observed.
 The following marriage license were issued since last report; H. H. Mcclure. Cabot to Donna Eason. Lonoke; John Howard. England to Mrs. Gertrude Slaughter. England; Arthur Brooks, England to Matte Arn- old, England; Jesse Jaynes, Car lisle to Bernice Cook, Carlisle; W. T. Augden, Austin to Lennle Griffin, Austin; Wm. J. Whit comb, Lonoke to Catherine Moody, Lonoke; Chas. Landers, England to Mary Gibson, Eng land; Judge Brown, England to Ella Miller, England; Chas. W Glover. Lonoke to Sarah Win frey, Lonoke: I H. Graham, Lonoke to Willie Smith, Lonoke.
 Capt. P. H. Wheat one of the oldest and most prominent eiti- zens of eastern Arkansas died at his home in this city Wednesday evening at s o'clock after an ill- ness of several months. Capt. Wheat was 86 years of age at his death, having spent most of his manhood in Arkansas. He was born in Marshal county, Miss, and when the war between the states he enlisted in the confed- crate army serving in the quar- termaster department until '62. after which he resigned and or ganized company at DeFalls Bluff. and rendered it to Arkan- sas. which state had just seced- ed. He was the oldest living Mason in the state. He leaves but one surviving heir, P. H. Wheat, Jr., of this place.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-23
A Card

In order to reduce very ma terially our line of dry goods. shoes and millinery. we have de eided to offer to the trading pub lie, values as advertised this week that We have never attemp ted heretofore. We have not the time or space to quote prices. besides the values we shall offer in many lines will have to be seen to be appreciated. We cor. dially invite you to call and ex. anime them.
 NICHOLS & HUTsON.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-23
CORRESPONDENTS PAGE. Brief Bits of Spicy News From Nearby Towns and
 Communities. Gathered by Our Special Correspondent

C. H. Knier has purchased the butcher business of N. West and will hereafter conduct it.
 C. R. Pate. of Newport, is visi. ting relatives in the city. He is a nephew of Mrs. Myrtle Wes- tertield.
 Harry Fink. the jolly adyer- Using agent of the ". I. Swain Show. which opens a weeks en- gagement in Carlisle next Mon day. has been Tn town this week in the interest of his company. If the show is as big as it's ad- ve4'tising agent is at heart our people will be more than pleased with it.
 Arlie King. living northwest of town, has just returned from a very important business visit to Crowley, La. He was accom- panied on his return by one of Louisiana's charming young maids, who recently became his wife. Mr. Kings Carlisle friends wish him much success in his matrimonial career.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-23
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

The Independent is authorized to announce John V Ferguson of Lonoke township a candidate for reelection to the office of County and Probate Clerk, of Lonoke coun ty, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
 The Independent is authorized to announce Jno c Naylor, of Lonoke township candidate for County and Probate Clerk, of Lonoke county, sub feet to the action of the Democratic primary election.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-23
Announcements
COUNTY PRIMARIES JULY 2
TOR COUNTY TREASURER

The Independent IS authorized to announce Henry Brown of Lohoke township, a candidate for treasurer of Lonoke county. subject to theaetion of the Democratic primary election
 The Independent is authorized to announce Pat Swam, of Lonoke town ship, a candidate for Trea asurer of Lon oke county subject to the acton of the Democratic primary esection.
 The Independent is authorized to announce ; V. Austin, of Lonoke township as a candidate for reelection to the office of Treasurer of Lonoke county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-23

Mrs. E. A. Callahan and little daughter, Ruby, visited in Hazen the past week. guest of relatives.
 Mrs. L. NJ. Woosley, of Caney- vile, Ky, is visiting in the city, the guest of her son, J. L. Wool sey.
 Mrs. T. B. Wolley and little son. of Benton, were the guests of Mrs. Myrtle Westerield the past week.
 Dr. E. A. Callahan is home from an extended visit through Florida and other southern and eastern states.
 Misses Ella and Elsie Walls, of Jebb, in the southern part of the county, were in attendance at the Cook -Jaynes nuptial here Wednesday night.
 Tom and Lee Cook, two former Carlisle citizens. who are In the service of Uncle Sam as railway mail clerks on the Missouri-P Pa cific system, attended the we'd ding of their sister, Miss Ber- nice. to J. I. Jaynes, Wednesday night.
 BORN to MT. and Mrs. J. H. Patterso son, on last Thursday afternoon, fine baby boy, James Houston Patterson, Jr., arrived in time to get on the cradle roll9 for Childrens Day at the Methodist church last Sunday.
 Albert Echlin. who has been suffering from rheumatism foi some time. was removed to Ho' Springs Tuesday, where it is hoped that he will soon recover His father and mother, Mir. ane Mrs. P. w. Echlin, accompanied him to the Vapar City and his mother will remain with him un iii he returns, which Albert. friends hope will not be very iong.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-23

Poultry and stock food, regu lar 9 cents package for 10 cents at Smith & Humphries.
 Don't forget to have the baby's picture made next Saturday. Ii will be highly valued in the years to cone. Clarke, the Photogra. pher.
 FOR SALE-A Klmball Organ, good as new. Will be sold for s30.00 cash. For further partic- ulars apply at this office.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-23
FOR COUNTY AND PROBATE JUDGE

The Independent is authorized to announce \, J Walton, of Crooked Creek townships a candidate for County and Probate Judge, of Lonoke County, subject to the action Of the Democratic primaey election.
 The Independent is authorized to announce \. J. " alls, of Indian Bayou township, candidate for reelection to the office of County and Probate Judge of Lonoke County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
 The Independent is authorized to announce I. E Coleman. of Indian Bayou township, a candidate for Coun- ty and Probate Judge. of T.onoke Coun- ty, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic primary election
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-23

Supply yourself with Nichols X Hutson's sale shirts, 60c. to S1.00 values at IS cents.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-23

-<oENrRAL ARKANSAS FArR+-
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-23
FOR TAX ASSESSOR.

The Independent is authorized to announce Emmett A. Howell, of York township, candidate for reelection to the office of Tax Assessor of fLonoke county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-23

Drs. Dudley & Callahan's drug store for ice. ltf
 c. W. Adams, spent the latter part of last week in Ulm.
 Fly time is here, Adams has a full stock of screen doors and wire cloth.
 FoR SALE-A piano, Western Cottage make, good as new. For particulars call at this office.
 Nichols X Hutson's millinery bargains during this sale will be the sensation of the season.
 Ladies tailored suits will be wonderful values, during Nich- ols and Hutson's reduction sale.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-23
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.

The Independent is authorized to announce Tom D. Bransford, of Lon- oke township. candidate for re-elec- ton to the office of Circuit Clerk, of Lonoke county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-23
Bankrupt Sale of Assets

In the matter of A. c. Curtis and Geo. Rule. Jr.. trading as the Carlisle Mercantile Company and Lonoke Mercantile Company Bankrupts.
 By order of the United States District Court, for this District. Honorable c. c. Waters, Referee. the undersigned will offer for sale on Saturday, June p, 1910, at l o'clock D. m., at the store of the Carlisle Mercantile Compa- ny. in the city of Carlisle, Ar kansas, all of the stock, fixtures, machinery and safe Of the Car lisle Mercantile Company in Bankruptcy, set out as follows, to-Wit:
 Stock of merchandise
 invoiced at .......a..........- S10.491. .O5 Machines. wagons, re
 pairs, etc, invoiced
 at =.......... ...-........... 1.729.31 Fixtures invoiced at. 336.56 Safe lnvolced at ..,......... 75.00
 Total invoice price: SIP, 2,622.o2
 This sale will be to the best and highest bidder, subject to the approval of the court.
 Terms: Cash.
 H. E. ROUSE, Trustee.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-23
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

The Independent is authorized to announce Geo w. Clarke. of Lonoke township a candidate for Representa- tive. subject to the action of the Demo cratic primary election.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-23
FOR SHERIFF AND COLLECTOR

The Independenti is authorized to an- nounce T. NJ. Fletcher of Lonoke township, candidate for re-elee- ton to the office of Sheriff and Col lector. subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
The Carlisle independent., 1910-06-23
UNION NOTICE

The Lonoke County Farmers Union will meet in regular ses- sion with Hamilton Local July 7-8, 1910. All locals send list of delegates to county secretary for enrolment.
 There will be a good program and a full delegation is request ed. BETTE NAYLOR.
 County Secretary.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-07

coming fiscal year will be $iss.501.6s
on a municipal levy OF. $1.05. The es-
timsted expenses for the year as
shown by the budget without any Of
the curtailments provided for by the
retrenchment committee Is $l56,7s2.2s.
This would leave balance OF $685.
S09.6S. The council will have to ap-
rropriate about $4,000 for the schools
and several thousand dollars probab-
~ viii be spent for other incidentals
during the year. After deducting these
expenses. IL Is estimated that the city
will have a balance. Of more than $780,
900 at the end of the next fiscal year.
Following the meeting Of the a.
nance committee. the Are department
and water committee held a special
meeting and recommended to the
council that $1,225 be appropriated
with which TO have a new boiler In
stalled In the fire engine al the cen
tral fire station. The old boiler Is
almost completed worked out and
the engine is of little service In its
present condition. 1t will have to be
sent TO the IaFrance Fire Engine
factory to have the boiler Ia.
stalled.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-07

against those cities where the taxes
are low and again laying themselves
upon to criminal charges. They think
the companies are justified IN raising
the rates wherever taxes are 100
heavy.
The suggestion of several OF the
business men Is that every policy
should show on its face Just what
proportion of the premium is absorb
ed for taxes with a provision Tor
reduction In the premium whenever
the tax rate is lowered.
These commences and suggestions
coming from men outside OF insurance
business and connected with large
and sound business interest show
that the action of the Southeastern
Underwriters Association In raising
rates at Newport News meets with
approval rather than condemnation
by those who look beyond the end OF
their noses
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-06-07
MANY PAY TOLL TO CITY
IN THE POLICE COURT
Nearly 500 In Fines Collected In One
Day-Fourteen Prisoners
jailed.

Many offenders against the peace
and dignity OF the Commonwealth
paid toll to the city in the police court
yesterday morning, nearly 800 IN
fines being collected. This is an
unusually Big days business in ready
cash so far as the police court is con-
cerned.
Justice Brown had a rather larse
docket yesterday and besides the
many fines which were imposed and
paid, fourteen offenders were given
into the keeping of City Sergeant Z,
w. Mugler for various terms, ranging
in dmat on from one TO six months
Robert Dugan, the one-legged man
who gave the officers such battle
Saturday night, went back in default
of bond of $3.50 for six months.
John INoland, alias Monk. a negro
faced Justice Brown yesterday or
the charge of selling liquor without
license. His place in Rockets was
raided Sunday by Patrolmen Price
and Pearson and the officers brought
many bottle, both empty and loaded
to court as evidence against the ne
gro After hearing some Of the tes-
timony, Justice Brown continued the
case until this morning, when add
tional witnesses will be heard.