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Gilpin observer., 1907-01-10
BOMB THR0WER
WRECKS PHILADELPHIA BANK
AND KILLS CASHIER.
ASSASSIN BLOWN TO PIECES
Fourth National Bank Scene Of The
Dlsaster.-Presiden Rushton Mar.
rowly Escapes Death.-Prlvate
Messenger Badly Mangled.

messenger 6aoiy Mdn9ieo.
Phil2delphia.-Two men are dead, a
score of others injured, two of whom
may die, and the beautiful interior OF
bank building ruined as the result OF
bomb being dropped into Fourth
Street National bank here Saturday
by man who had demanded a loan oi
S., 900 for which he could show no col
lateral. The perpetrator Of the out
rage was Rollo Steele Of Garner, Iowa
and recently of Chicago. He was
blown to pieces by his own engine Of
death. Nothing was left to identif,
him save bunch of ten keys found in
a fragment of clothing belonging tc
him. A plate on the ring holding the
keys bore the name of "R. Steele, Gar
ner, Iowa"
The ether man killed by the explo
sion was w. 2. McLear, cashier Of the
bank, who had been talking to the
stranger and had refused his request
William Crump, colored, private mes
senger to the president OF the bank
was mGngled, and may die.
The man who dropped the bomt
called on Richard R. Rushton, presi
dent Of the bank, also president Of the
Philadelphia Clearing House Associa
tion, shortly before noon, and asked
for a loan of $4,000.
The president quickly sized him uT
as eccentric, and turned him over tc
the cashier, with the idea that the
latter would have him taken from the
buil1ing. Before leaving, the mar
showed Mr.. Rushton a picture Of g
woman and a child, with the remark
"Ain't they all right?"
A few moments later there was g
terrific explosion, which shook the bis
building and completely wrecked the
interior q the bank.
Cashier McLear was in his office
when the man threw the bomb, and
was instantly killed. With the excep
tion of his right arm and shoulder, Mr.
McLear was not mangled.
The most seriously injured Is VIII
liam Crump, the colored messenger
who made heroic attempt to seize
the object which the man was about
to drop, but was an instant too late
The messenger, if he survives his ter
rible injuries, probably will be blind.
lJle eAplOSlOu ueNdSldteu luc III
terror OF the big banking room. Glass
and wooden partitions were wrecked
and leveled to the ground as though a
cyclone had swept through the place
Desks were ruined and iron bars were
twisted; in fact, there was hardly an
object left intact in the room.
The explosion blew every one in the
banking room to the floor, and for q
moment they were dazed. Many Of
them, not knowing what had happened
and fearing that the building, which is
an eight-story structure, was falling
made rush for the door. Mr.. Rush.
ton among them. The roar of the ex,
plos.o:1 brought the tenants on all
floors to their feet and general rush
was made to the elevators and stair
ways. AS the excited people came
out there was rush from the street tc
rescue those who, it was thought, had
been caught in the explosion.
1t was announced that the bank
would resume business Monday. Ther.
is a good chance that all those hurt by
the explosion will recover.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-10

A Connecticut Judge has ruled that
a turtle is not an animal. A compre.
hensive knowledge of natural history
says the Boston Transcript, is evident.
ly not required for admission to the
bar, at least In Connecticut.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-10
San Miguel County.

The progress of the mining industry
In San Miguel county during 1906 IS
viewed with much satisfaction. 1t is
one Of her banner years for production
of the precious metals, and grea-
strides have been made in bringing
new producers to the front The year
closes with the three leading mines,
Smuggler-Union. Tomboy and Liberty
Bell, having made enviable records,
perhaps the best in their history, and
they are on more permanent basis
that at any time heretofore. The
future of each is assured for many
years to come.
The tonnage yielded by all OF the
mines of the county, for the year is es-
timated at 451.000 tons. and the gross
output in dollars at $5,0UO,0O0. The
latter output is divided with respect 10
the metals as follows: Gold. 81. 500, 900;
silver. $1,50o,000; lead, 100000.
Figures have been obtained from
some of the mine managers as to the
output of their mines, while that OF
others have been approximated on re-
liable data.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-10

Since the striking Of strong flow of
oil, near Garland, Wyo., there has been
rush Of land locators. and the entire
country In the immediate vicinity OF
the discovery has been fled upon. A
number of companies are being organ
ICED 70 sink wells In the district.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-10

There are no apples In China be
yond the small crab apples. The com
monest native fruits are the mango
lichee and mangosteen.
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-10
Creede's Mineral Output.

The ore output from the CSeede dis
trict, Mineral county, as given in the
Denver Post, for the year 1906, is TO-
1872 tons, having gross value OF 81.
569,04s. OF this tonnage output 31,5s7
tons were in concentrates representing
n product of six tons In one. which
brings the total number of tons OF ore
mined during the year up to 22S,127;
3S,6e5 tons OF crude ore were shipped,
having an average value of $21 per ton,
the total value Of which was $S10, ,705;
21058 tons OF lead concentrates, con.
tanning gold. silver and lead, averag.
Ing SIG per ton, as per the returns
from the smelters. making the tota,
value of the lead concentrates $1,600,-
40S: 10.529 tons OF zinc concentrates,
with an average value of SIS per ton,
were worth s157,935.
The production of valuable metals
from the Creede district, as near as
can be estimated at the present time,
Is as follows:
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-10

The kaiser is not vested with the
veto power, but he has good right
Gook-
Gilpin observer., 1907-01-10
Total

Iotui s.ss...... S2.b6g,O4S
Mining generally has been more In
dustriously carried on during 1906 and
more profits derived for the operators
than for several years past, and five OF
the mines laid dividends amounting to
n little over $450,000.
Arizona republican., 1907-10-31
METALS.

New York. Oct. 3o.-Reccnt gains in London tin were followed by renewed weakness today, with spot at e145 and futures e146 5s; locally it was weak and lower in sympathy, at s3L75m32.2 Copper was also lower in London. spot and futures both at f62 5s. Locally it was firm and high CT. lake being quoted at s14M1415. electrolytic s13.T561i.15. and casting s13.50Gl4. Lead was unchanged in London and locally. Spelter advanced to G21 l1s in London, but was lower at S5.S5G5.45 locally. Iron was lower in the English market, standard foun- dry being quoted at 52s and Cleve- land warrants at 53s; locally it was quiet and unchanged.
Arizona republican., 1907-10-31

supply New Yorli's demands. A strong advance of the Sterling exchange rate Iat Paris today indicated that some such operations were going on. An other feature of the days news was the continued rise in the price of cop per at the New York Metal Exchange in spite of a sharp reaction in the London price of the metal. The prep aration oc the plan for the apportion- ment of Union Pacific holdings of se- curitics in other companies to the stcclholdcrs made that stock a leader in the buoyant rally in the latter part of the day. Practically all held to d strong closing. Bonds were weak; the total sales at par value was S2,s00.O 900. United States bonds were unchanged on call.
Arizona republican., 1907-10-31
PHoENX ARIz., OCT. S1, 1907.
THERE WE'RE DEIAGOGUES IN
 THOSE DAYS.

There are ocrsons who constantly clamor They complain of oppression, speculation, and the pernicious influ- ence of accumulated wealth. They cry out loudly against all banks and corporations and all means by which small capitals become united in or der to produce important and benefic- ial results. They carry on mad hos tility against all established institu- tions They would choke the foun- tain of industry and dry all the streams. In a country of unbounded liberty they clamor against oppression. IF a country of perfect equality they would move heaven and earth against privilege and monopoly. In a country where property is more evenly divided than anywhere else, they rend the air shouting agrarian doctrines. In q country where the wages of labor are high beyond parallel, they would teach the laborer that he is but an oppressed slave"
 If one were asked when or in what circumstances the foregoing rebuke were uttered he would confine his sur mise to the period within the last twenty years. He might select the years when populism was in flower; or. he might confine his guess or his surmise to the Bryanic regime between 1896 and 19GO Still, he might come down to a later date and imagine that the utterance was in reply to the more recent insensate outcry against pre- dacious wealth" enjoyers of special privileges, law breaking corporations. which must be curbed and regulated regardless of financial and industrial consequences. but all these guesses would be wild.
 Those words were uttered siXty-sev- en years ago by Daniel Webster in speech in the United States senate. Thus we see that there were dema- gogues in those days, twO-thirds of century ago. There will doubtless be demagogues two-thirds of a century hence, for until the millennium comes the popular ear will always be open to the doctrine of discomfort.
Arizona republican., 1907-10-31
THE ALBUQUERQUE LID.

In screwing the lid down at Albu querque last Sunday there is more or less prevalent opinion that it was given one turn too many. The Journal goes so far as to declare that a mis- take has been made but it advises per s.stence in it until every body gets thoroughly disgusted. It clamOrs for the Sunday closing of the railway of fees and demands that the sale of postage stamps on the sabboth day be prohibited. A cigar, reasons the Jour nal, is much more nearly necessary to the man addicted to smoking than the postage stamp is to the man who can wait until tomorrow as well as not. In proof that the authorities have car ried this thing a little too far, the Journal quotes from a high authority ''The Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath"
 A travelling salesman who found him. self water-logged in Albuquerque last Sunday c'water-logged" is used ad- Visedly) said:
 This is a most wonderful Sunday law for wise @ legislators to pass and nave enforced in d territory that has run as wide open as New Mexico ever since Americans invaded its borders.
 The travelling men will break their necks to get to Albuquerque on Sun day, I dent think They will shun the nd nd. tnEc lation from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Keep to this stringent Sunday law gait and the population of Albuquerque in 1910 will be smaller than it is today. You will have no more show of get ting an industry for Albuquerque than you will of flying. It is impossible to buy five cents worth Of fruit anywhere in Albuquerque today. What harm can come from any ones eating a dish of ice cream or drinking a glass of soda or eating a little fruit? No broad minded man or woman would object to such in0ulgenccs. IL is only the mar row minded, narrow gauge and illit- crate who should wish to enforce such unjust laws.
 "l am not and never was a drinking man. l do not take a drop of intoX- icating liquors. l am teetotaller. but glad tO say, I have not one drop of prohibition blood in my veins. Be sides. l never gamble nor bet on slow horses, l am an American and believe in freedom. At the same tune I have no objection to a reasonable Sunday law strictly enforced. But when it comes to the little harmless things. I nrnrnGT against G1lah minded legislation. You might just as well say to any secret order that fl had to admit everybody to member ship as to say you can not buy or smoke a cigar on Sunday"
Arizona republican., 1907-10-31
THE WORST Is OVER
 FfFfCT STILL FELL
The Late Panic Has Had the Effect
 of Dissipating Some Uncertainty
 About the Future.

| New York, Oct 30.-After going
 through some further painful liquida- tions the stock market became quite buoyant in tone. In the recovery there
 was a notable ascension of confidence that the worst troubles were fully past. Not that eyes are shut to the fact that consequences remain to be met from the deep upheaval that oc- cured in the country's financial fab
 ric. While facing that fact, conviction
 is gaining force that the measure of
 the present trouble can now be defin
 itely discerned. There is less apprc- hension as to the extent to which the depression will go in the general bus mess of the country. The report of
 the L. s. Steel Corporation for the quarter ending with September had
 share in the building up of opinion. The outlook of the banking situa- ton is considered to be distinctly im- proved. Conditions in New York it.
 self have made a wide recovery to-
 wards normal increasing the hopes felt that the reducing period in which
 the use of extraordinary measures must be prolonged. One event on
 which conditions must wait is the ar
 rival of gold which has been engaged
 for import and which is not available
 for banking reserves while in transit
 at sea. A readjustment of loan ac- counts in the banks was a factor that caused a severe depression in the ear ly part of the day.
 It was the supposition that accounts which were being closed cut were re- spending to an admonition from the
 banks which are strengthening their position. In many cases tolerance was shown in carrying accounts through the demoralized time of the market
 It is the estimation of the banks that some of the borrowers of this class have come to rely unduly on the pa- ternaiistic attitude on the part of the banks.
 A factor of relief in the money mar
 l;et was the paying out at j. P Nor
 gan & Co.'S office in anticipation of
 Nov. 1st. coupons and dividend obli-
 cations estimated to run as high as $11. 100000. Importance is attached to the report from Paris of plan for aid to the method of relief afforded
 by Paris to London last year, and it, importance to New York at this time { is its release of London resources to
Arizona republican., 1907-10-31
WITH APOLOGIES TO THE STAR
 SPANGlED BANNER"

O say, have you seeh by the dawn's
 early light, By the broad light of day. or the
 twilight's last gleaming. Some letters of gold on q background
 of white. As it dashcs along like a meteor
 streaming? And the lanterns dull glare and the
 noise in the air ( Gave proof in the night that the milk
 man was there. Twas a Valley Pride wagon, Oh, long
 may it run Through the city of light in the land
 of the sun. Through the streets on the run while
 you are asleep. And Nature on pillows of darkness rcposes. What is that which. distributing milk
 as it goes. Its flying white form for q moment
 discloscs? Now it catches the glcam of the morn
 inGs first beam. And To, in bright letters the words,
 milk and cream. 'Tis a Valley Pride wagon. Oh, long
 may il run Through the city of light. in the land
 of the sun. oh. thus he it ever. for wise, folks de-
 mand milk purified by PasteuriZation. Blest with plenty of trade may the
 Valley Pride stand And ever have cause for q righteous
 elation. Then sell milk We must or our wagons
 will rust. And this be our motto, wen get
 trade or bust" And the Valley Pride Wagon in
 triumph shall run. Through the city of light, in the land
 of the sun.
 By the Valley Pride Poet
Arizona republican., 1907-10-31

Interest in the Cleveland election evidently exceeds that of any previous year in that city. The registration thousand. which is heavier than the highest record of the past, and the re- publicans profess to see in the increase betting. however, is ten to seven on Mayor Tom l.. Johnson, to dislodge whom will certainly require mighty effort.
Arizona republican., 1907-10-31

F. F. PASCOE. Notary Public. Con
 vcyancing . speciality. AcknOwledg-
 ments taken 110 North Center St.
Arizona republican., 1907-10-31
PEcFE sL
NOTARY pu3liE

DIR. W. s. LOWE, Veterinarian. office F N. 1st Ave. Office Phone. Red 1923. Res. Phone, County A.
Arizona republican., 1907-10-31

IL must be pleasant to sail serenely in a big balloon above all the trials and tribulations and financial rumors that appertain to sordid earth.
Arizona republican., 1907-10-31

One of the distinguished speakers at the Chicago Trust conference accused the attorney general of the United States of making gallery plays" Vaudeville managers will please take notice.
Arizona republican., 1907-10-31

There is a general feeling in times of financial emergency that Mir. J. Pierpont Morgan is pretty good man to have around.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19
FRIENDS FREE
HER FROM PERIL
Of A MADH0USE

New York Dec 19-After being de-
prived OF liberty FIVE days and confronted
with the peril OF commitment to mad
house, Mrs Eva Fales Jones was liberia
ted yesterday afternoon from the psyche
pathic ward In Bellevue hospital. Alienists
declared her sane Their decision carried
with Il the verdict that she was sane
when arrested on complaint of her hus-
band. Or Walter Hastings Jones, for
merly resident physician In the Hotel An
sonia.
Her liberation was coincident with the
issue OF a writ OF habeas corpus obtained
by women OF high social position and am
pie means who had pledged themselves TO
fight for her freedom They said last
night that her case reveals the danger
which confronts any person against whom
the charge OF insanity may be brought
Abraham Hershhcld. their lawyer, said
last night;
"The arrest and detention OF Mrs Jones
was an outrageous perversion of justice
and there may be an immediate inVesti'
CATION To nx the responsibility FOR condi'
| tlons which make such a case possible
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19
Mine ACCIDENTS
RESPONSIBLE FOR
'22,84O DEATHS

cate that during the year 1906 nearly lcoo
men were killed or injured In the coal
mines OF this country, and number or
these accidents were caused directly or in
directly by mine explosions has been
steadily increasing. IL Is also indicated
that this increase has been due in part
TO the lack OF proper enforcible, mine
regulations; i'm part, TO the lack OF re-
liable information concerning the explo-
sives used i'm mining and the conditions
under which they can be used safely in
the presence OF the gas and dust encoun-
tered in the mines, and, I'm part, 10 the
fact that I'm the development OF coal min
ing not only is the number of miners IN
creaslng but many areas from which coal
rs being taken are either deeper or farther
from the entrance, where good ventilation
is more difficult and the dangerous accu-
mutations OF explosive gas more frequent
HOW TO PREVENT
"The increase both in the number ana
seriousness OF mine explosions during VI"
mast few years may be expected 10 con-
tinue unless. through Investigations suc,'
as have proved effective In other coal
nroducIng countries, information can be
obtained and published concerning the ex-
,,losives used the conditions under whlch
they may he used safely and the general
conditions which make for health and
safety such information may serve as
an intelligent basis both for legislative
enactment and for arguments among per-
sons associated with mining operations
The bulletin shows that In all European
coal-producng countries the output OF
coal has increased greatly during the
last 10 years. but the number OF deaths
per 1000 miners. instead OF inseasing. as
in this country, has Undergone marked
decrease. ,
This decrease has been due, the pulle-
tin aays TO the effect Of mining leglsla-
tion I'm those countries for the safeguard
ing and protection OF the lives or the
worSmen. and has been made possible py
government action in establishing testing
stations for the study OF problems reia-
tive to safety I'm mining.
"Considered In regard TO the number OF
deaths per 1000 men employed" the bulle-
tin saws, the United States occupies
less favorable position than any other OF
the coal-producing countries. more than
three times as many men out or each ~"
employed being killed as In some Euro
mean countries In regard TO deaths per
900 900 tons OF coal mined the United
states IS also showing an increase In the
rate whereas every other country is
showing a decrease"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19

washington. Dec 19-rwenty-two thou
sand eight hundred and forty men nave
lost their lives in the mines OF the United
States In the last AZ years.
AS many violent deaths have occurred
during the last six years as during the
preceding II years.
The number OF fatalities each year rs
now double that of the year 1885,
The coal mines Of the country are kill
ing three times as many men per 1000 en-
ployed as those of most European coun-
tries.
In 1905 eS6i men were killed or injured
IN the mines. the dead numbering 2O0l and
the injured 1890.
In Europe the mine disasters are under
going a continual decrease. while In this
country they are constantly increasing.
This arraignment is made by the gov
srnment experts. who. acting under or
ders from Secretary Garfield OF tho In
terror department, have investigated the
nature and extent OF mine accidents, par
ticuarly resulting from explosions. These
experts are charged also with the duty
of making suggestions as to how mining
conditions may be improved and accidents
prevented.
The secretary's request for Information
was sent 20 George Otis Smith. director OF
the Geological Survey. last June. Carrying
out tho suggestions, Joseph A. Holiness
chief OF the technologic branch, Clarence
Hall explosives expert. and others made
a number OF examinations OF the more
dangerous coal mines of the Indian ter
ritory. In addition Mr.. Hall and his as
ssstant, Walter O. Smelling. have inNesti-
gated the nature and causes OF num-
Der of disastrous coal mine explosions In
several OF the states.
WHAT EXPERTS SAY.
Tho conclusions OF the experts arc
found in a bulletin issued on Coal Mine
Accidents, Their Causes and Preyen-
tons."
The statement OF Mr.. Holmes In the
bulletin. that an increase I'm the number
and in the seriousness OF mine explosions
may be expected TO continue has already
proven fateful, for since the words were
written the country has been startled with
the news OF three mine explosions, cost
ing nearly 500 lives. The FIRST explosion
occurred In Pennsylvania In the early
part OF December and cost 2 lives. Then
Followed the Monongah mine disaster IN
West Virginia, with a loss OF nearly 400
lives. and the explosion in Alabama the
otter day, with 81 lives lost
Mr.. Holmes. in summing up the situa-
ton, says:
..I'fe figures given in this report indi-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-19

''When there shall be perfect freedom
of production and perfect freedom be-
tween man and man, there will be no
monopoly. Land is the gift Of God given
for the free and equal use OF all Land
values are not made by the individual
owners or possessors, but by the commu-
mites Therefore all land values should
go into the public treasury. When this
is done there Ill be perfect freedom OF
production"
Henry George of New York so declared
at the monthly meeting OF the Radical
club last evening In Gelbs parlors. The
speaker Is son of Henry George, author
of Progress and Poverty" The meeting
last evening was ladies' night an dthere
was one of the largest gatherings held by
the organization for long time.
The meeting was preceded by dinner.
Robert Grieve, vice president of the club.
presided as toastmaster. and previous to
the address by Mr. George, Edwin G.
Pierce read John Boyle O'Reilly's poem.
'"rhe Pilgrim Fathers" The toastmaster.
In introducing abe speaker Of the evening
related numerous incidents and reminis-
cences OF the elder Mr.. George, and in ac-
knowledging the introduction Mr.. George
recalled the memorial held In this city in
honor OF his father, at which the actor,
james A. Herne, was one of the partici-
pants.
Mr.. Georges address was on the subject
OF Princes OF Privilege" and In part he
said:
1--WE have wealth in this country such
as the world has never before seen, and
we are living under conditions that pre-
sumes that every man under the law is
equal. This is not So however. for the
man with millions is privileged I'm many
ways over the man whose greenbacks sell
dom have a chance TO rub together. Wide
spread inquiry is being made into this