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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02
Notice for Publication

Land office at Denver, Colo,
Mar. 10, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Chas. F.
DevIan, Sr of Brookvaie, Clear Creek
County, Colo, has filed notice of his in
tention to make final five year proof in
support of his claim, viz: Homestead
Entry No. 1886, made March 5, 1906,
for the NV 1 ne i, nt nw4 81 of sw4
sw4 Sec. 80, Twp. a s., Range Y w
9Th P. NJ, and that said proof will be
made before the Register or Receiver
at the U. S. Land Office, Denver, Colo,
on Monday, May IS, 1903.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation of, the land, viz:
Ebert R. Wilkins, of Idaho Springs,
Colo, Edward G. Crosson, of Brook
vale. Colo, Eugene j. Crosson, of
Brookvale, Colo, William E. Elliott, of
Idaho Springs, Colo.
C. D. FORD,
Register,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

David Ellis, who recently acquired
the Monte Cristo group, just above the
Stanley, is engaged in cleaning out and
retimbering the different workings,
preparatory to extensive operations.
Good ore is in evidence in different parts
of the group, which is admirably loca-
ted, being convenient to the railroad
and the local market.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Mr.. John Owen accompanied by Mr..
Ben Owen went to Golden Thursday
morning to look after the affairs at the
old Carpenter smelter. A force of work
men has been employed in placing the
plant in shape for the resumption of
work at an early date, and it is expect
ed that the full capacity will be used on
Saratoga ore alone.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

G. B. Suter, Denver mining in
vestment broker spent a couple of days
in this camp this week and succeeded
in making several deals that when once
fully completed will mean much for
the camp.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Mining Man A H. Roller packed
his grip last Monday morning and spent
few days at the state capital.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Charley Filteau, of the assay firm of
Filteau & Arkills, is at Puma, s. D.,
engaged as head solution man in the
cyanide department of one of the larg
est mills.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Calvary Church Services
Sunday. May 3:-Sunday school, III
a. M; morning prayer. II a. M, even
ing prayer, 7:30 p. m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08
WHEELS PASS OVER
HER PROSTATE FORM
Mrs. Maurice w. Thompson Seriously
Injured by Vote-Seeker While
Stepping From Car.

Was riding was q big banner in.
struetlng people 20 vote for Phillips
for sheriff
A. L. Jaffe, a Wholesale liquor
dealer on Second ayu WAS an eye
witness 10 the accident He says
thar there was absolutely no excuse
Tor IL. that Crandail was hrutally
beating hts horse aud tearing
through the streets regardless OF
the rights Of pedestrians
i first saw the flying vehicle on
FIRST av. said Mr. Jaffe and Al
that time Craudsll was whipping
his horse numerically The horse
which had been travelling AT good
speed. finally broke into run and
turned down Main g. ! ran after
The rig. thinking that possibly
could compel the driver 10 slow up
aud reached Main e just In time
10 see Mrs. Thompson knocked
down
Then. when the rig collided with
the Ice wagon. threatened TO shoot
Crandail n he attempted 20 move
another inch He seemed 20 be
under the influence Of liquor and
he pat up a hard fight when ar
rested
The injured woman f. q daughter.
inlaw OF Judge WIN a. Thompson
aud lives with her husband az Judge
Thompaon's home. 3ii9 Day A.
She r. suffering from a fraetur
ed collar bone and severe bruises
The FUN extent Of her injuries has
not yet been determined.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08
Fatally Hurt in Train Wreck
Pinned Beneath
the Water.

NOME. Alaska, Sept. s.-~pr.
Caleb Whitehead, one Of the best
known men In Alaska. president %
the Alaska Banking and Safe De.
posit Co. and general manager Of
the Seward Peninsula railway, re
ceived Injuries In a train wreck
yesterday morning which resulted
In his death late yesterday after.
noon.
Or. Whitehead. in company with
several others, was making a trip
over the Seward Peninsula railway
in the observatory car. When the
train neared iron Greek his car and
several others Jumped the track
and went into the creek.
Dr. Whitehead was thrown In
such a manner that he was caught
beneath the car and held under the
surface OF the water u was sew.
erai minutes before he was rescued
and the water had affected his
lungs 10 such an extent that he
died In the hospital here, where he
was removed.
Others In his party were serious.
~ injured but none fatally
The body will be shipped south
on the first steamer His death
has cast a gloom over the entire dis.
trict.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08
Would-Be Murderer Fires Shot Which
Whizzes Over Presidents
Head.

riding with the president Saturday
when q bullet passed close "a the
chief executives head. said that he
ald not place cfwd.nes IN the ~
pert that the shot was fired BY n
would ~ assassin
4 ana convinced that the bullet
was fired hF persona engaged IN
target practice on the Emlen Hoose
veit farm. and 90 not believe lf was
aimed az the president. said Major
Nadaworfh
Major WaaawoFth said thar Meth
81 be nor tbs president was much
worried b. the incident bat that
At the time he did NOS think {, al
visahlc Dor the president TO make
a personal investigation. and ad.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08

DR. Caleb Whitehead was born
near Lynchhurg. Va, where he Is
survived by father and several
relatives. A brother Robert White
head. g. also a metallurgist and
was for time manager OF the
metal refining plant az Interplay. In
this city. AZ present the brother
Ia engaged az his profession Ia
Philadelphia
Or Whitehead was president of
the Alaska Banking a. Safe Deposit
Co. OF Nome and was one ot the
banks heaviest stockholders He
was also general manager of the
Seward Peninsula railroad. on
which the fatal accident occurred
He was interested in numerous
other enterprises IN this city and
Nome.
Several mining concessions I'm
Siberia were controlled by Dr.
Whitehead Associated with him In
these ventures wero the people back.
ing the Northwestern companies, oi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08
GENERAL REVOLT
AGAINST GRAFT
Indications Are That All Ring Candi-
dates Will Be Defeated in
Primaries

Thousands Of dollars Of Ankeny money being
county today ring
Ankeny Mcbride Rockingham, Rutherford, Asne~
being spent
direct violation Of the primary election paid workers
besegne polling behalf Of candidates
money being Illegal ways choice
by the people.
Districts outlying districts
county hundreds Of illegal
yesterday attempts being
today
corrupt ring making Throughout the
county today
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08
VOTE FOR THESE MEN

For Sheriff
ROBERT r. HoDGE-thc third on the list.
County Auditor.
OTTO A. CASE
County Treasurer
BEN C. LEVY or GEORGE F. RUSSELL
Prosecuting Attorney.
GEORGE f. VANDERVEER.
County Assessor.
THos. A. PARISH
Superintendent Of Schools.
Anyone Of the four candidates: ]. C. Dickson +. H.
Stafford A. S. Burrows, Chas S. Titon.
County Engineer.
= Either Of the two candidates-James r. Morrison
Clarence L. White.
County Coroner.
F. WTLTSIE or F. L. HORSFALL.
County Commissioners.
(first Dstrictl
M J. CARDIGAN.
County Commissioners.
Second District
GEORGE w. ALBIN.
Superior Bench.
Republicans and democrats alike advised TO vote
bench.
JOHN F. MAIN
JOHN S. JUREY
ROBERT b. ALBERTsON.
A. W. FRATER
MITCHELL GILLIAN.
GEO. +. NORRIS
WILSON r. GAY
BOYD J. TALLMAN.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08
CITY SWEPT
BY FIRE
Minnesota Fires Again Raging
and One Town Is
Destroyed.

DULUTH. Mimi. Sept S.--Forest
fires which destroyed SNOWFALL, a
suburb OF Hibbing. are menacing
that city today. and If the breeze.
which famed the flames into activ-
Ivy after they had been practically
subdued. increases, the fire will
devastate a large section Of the ter
ritory.
The fire swept over a radius Of
25 miles. practically wiping Snow
ball from the map. The inhah-
itants escaped. but are homeless
and. in many cases. have lost every
thing they possessed
The refugees are praying for rain.
but there are no indications that ma
ture will aid in quenching the fires.
The work OF rebuilding Chisholm,
which was wiped out by the fire.
began today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08
DIR. CALEB WHITEHEAD MEETS DEATH At NOME
START RIOT

made determined effort TO turn
the meeting Of the unemployed into
an anarchist demonstration Red
flags were raised the police de
nouneod and inecndlnry speeches
made Only stern measures % the
police prevented the gathering be
tins turned into an anarchist meet.
Ing Eads Howe. the million.
Aife hobo. planned the affair
There was no violent demonatra.
ilon until neFkman demanded 20
Dc allowed 10 defend an attack on
DR. Relimau lie WAS supported
by Emma Goldman and woman
RiFiu0 her name aH Mary Smith.
Horkman aud Mary Smith were ar.
rested. Emma Goldman leaving the
hAll ia time 20 escape being taken
into custody
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08
DIES FROM A
PISTOLSHOT
Handsome Woman Takes Her
Life Owing TO
Ill-Health.

ST LOUIS. Sept s-Despond
ency over 81 health Is the only OK.
PLANTATION given today for the sui.
eide uf Mrs Thomas y Warren.
aistcrin Law ~ Edward J Nally.
vice president and general manager
of the Postal Telegraph company.
who shot herself 10 the bath room
81 her home late last night
Mrs Warren. q stukinEiy hand.
come woman. had been Respondent
for some time. owing TO nervous
proairRtion She expired few
minutes after firing the fatal shot.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08
FOUR die
in FIRE

NEW YORK. Sept s-Search r.
being made today FOR the bodies Of
four men who lost their lives last
night while working overtime. as
the result 81 a fire. supposedly In
ccndiary. which destroyed a seven
story factory building on Water Vt.
Incident 20 the fire were rcacues
OF nearly a score Of workers who
were removed from the fifih floor
81 means ~ ladders after the
flames had cut of their escape
and the collapse OF the sixth floor.
carrying with Il aud slightly lnlur-
Ing two firemen. The financial loss
Ia 800 0o0.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08

MfNEOI.A. l. T.. Sept. S--Aftsr
an examination of the prisoner.
Doctors Wright and Burns today de-.
clafed fhcy were convinced that
John Coughlln. arrested yesterday
~ Sycamore Hiil. VAS not connect.
"a aith the supposed attempt on
The Ike ~ the president Saturday
To n representative ~ the United
Press coughiin today said that his
houas II In Walpols. Masa. where
he lives with his father. James
Co0ghiln he denied any Intention
~ harmiug the president. and as.
aafted be Was noshere near oyster
Has last saturday
The man TALKS Ia 4 rambling fash.
Ton. and evidently Is demented lie
explained that he carried revolver
for hts own protection. and said be
had 10 idea 81 ever using u except
IN self defense.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08
MUST FIGHT
TO A FINISH

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. S The
coneenaus ~ opinion IN pnxefight.
Ing circles here today IL that there
Will never be a final settlement be-
tween Atteil and Moran. who fought
draw yesterday. until they meet
IN a finish fight The draw yester
day. following the same decision on
New Years day. was a great dis.
appointment all around.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08
ATTACKED BY A
MADMAN

NEW YORK. Sept. nr Mary
Crawford New Yorka only female
surgeon. for tho second time IN
three years had desperate strug
Sic with a mad man she Was taking
20 the hospital
The maniac tried Go choke her
and probably would have succeeded
had not policeman and the driver
ot the ambulance assisted her Her
coat was torn aud her face scratch
ed, but she took the patient 60 the
hospital
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08

Dashlng at break-neek speed
through the streets. single rig.
driven by Elmer Crandail, an eH-
prcssman. struck Mrs Maurice w
Thompson. wife Of the cashier Ia
the county clerks office. as she was
stepping from a Mt Baker car, at
the corner 81 Main o. aud Second
av.. al IA O'Clock this morning
knocking her down on the brick
pavement and seriously lnlurinE
her. Crandall was arrested.
with blood streaming from her
right ear and her clothes bespat-
tered with mud. Mrs Thompson
was removed Ia an unconscious
condition TO a nearh By store, where
a hasiy examination Of her condl
ton was made She regained con
eciouaneaa after several minutes
had elapsed and was then removed
10 the Seattle General hospital
Miss Alma Chrlstlanson. who ~
employed al the home 81 Mrs.
Thompaons mother, Mrs. William
Lambert 1913 32nd av s.. and who
was accompanying Mrs Thompson.
had a narrow escape She had Just
reached the sidewalk when the ac.
cldcnt occurred.
Due 70 carelessness.
Witnesses 10 the accident state
that Il was due TO rank careless.
ness on the part Of Crandall, who
was driving in a reckless manner.
Not satisfied with the speed a.
which his horse was travelling,
Crandnll. who was campaigning for
Charles n Phillips. candidate for
sheriff whipped the animal into
dead run, and when Mrs Thomp
son realized the seriousness Of the
situation the horse was so close
upon her that Il was impossible for
her to escape
After the animal had struck her.
the wheels of the buggy passed
over her PROSTATE form, and Gran
dali continued his wild flight down
Main ST. Near an alleyway be.
tween First av. and Occidental, the
rig colllded with an ice wagon aud
was brought To a sudden stop, and
although. even then Crandall made
la desperate attempt 10 get away
he was compelled 10 submit 10 ar
rest. lie was taken by patrolmun
.C. NJ. Ballard 10 the city jail, whore
he was held without bail
Campaigning for Phillips,
ON The buggy IN which Crandall
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08
HUNDRED IN
HOTEL FIRE

DENVER, Sept s-Two men
were burned TO death and a dozen
persons we're seriously injured TO.
day by a fire which destroyed the
Hotel Belmont The hotel was
crowded, having at least 100 guests.
At an early hour it WAS disooy.
cred that the building was in
flames Caught uuawarea. many of
the guests were unable to find their
way from the hotel and many Jump
cd from the upper stories, receiving
serious and IN some cases possibly
fatal injuries.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08
"Reds" Turn Meeting of IN
employed in New York Into
a Mad Gathering.

NEW YORK. Sept S-precan.
lions 20 prevent an anarchist out.
break Ia police court were taken 20.
day. when Alexander Hetkman,
who created disturbance IN a
meeting 81 unemployed wofhmen
yesterday was arraigued. charged
with disturbing the peace
nerkman. the anarchist who shot
Henry G. F'riok during the Home
stead strike some years ago. 10.
gefher with Emna Goldman tha
recognized leader ~ the Reds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08

OYSTER. GAY. Sept. Alt be.
came known today that an attempt
20 assasslnsie President Roosevelt
saa made Saturday while he vas
riding on the Cove road. near saga.
more Hill The assassin. hidden In
the bushes a. ,he roadside, fired ~
the president with a revolver, the
bullet whining ever Roosevelt'a
head The president. perfectly
calm, pulled W his horse ard ~iah.
Cd 10 disuount and search the
bushes The friend ssho ~ss rid
ing with him aissuadeo him ard
they rode on.
The attempt on the preaideat's
isfe became known through the ar.
reat. hy secret men guarding koose.
welt. 81 John Coughlia. armed and
seemingly insane. as he sought an
Interview with the president sun
day. The attempt explains shy
Chief Wilkls OF the secret police
was called hnfficdly from Washing
ton 20 Sycamore iiill. arriving there
SUNDAY Every circumstance goes
10 prove that the effort 10 shoot
Roosevelt VAS deliberate and care
fully planned.
Bullet Fired from Hedge.
The bullet was fired from behind
a hedge which bordeFed the road.
Il passed a few inches above the
presidents head and he and a
friend who was riding with him
heard the whistle 81 the leaden mis-.
slle clearly. II u had been a volley
81 shot the explanation might be
given that a careless and Law defy
ing sportsman had done the shoot
Ing a bit IN advance OF the opening
Of the game season.
There Is no question. however. Il
was the bullet from pistol ~ rifle
and that Il came perilouaiy near
ending the life Of the president
Coughlin. with loaded revolver
was arrested by Detectives Sloan
and Adams. after brief struggle
while making his way up Sagamors
nm 20 see the president. The pria
oner described himself an a deiec
tive from Boston.
WouldBe Assassin Caught.
4 have been concerned over the
work Of yeggmcn In Boston" he
said. Il have discovered who the
yewgmen are. have come here e
demand that the president give me
O.O00 troops. with them I viii 80
20 Boston and capture the guilty
men"
And after a moment he blurted
out:
Give me that gum | must 20
and see the president at once. lie
viii do what ! ask
The police automobile arrived
and Coughiln, struggling. was push
ed and hoiated into 1t and taken be
fore Justice Franklin Of the village
police court. who sent him 10 the
county jail az Mineoia.
Find Dirk Knife.
In a small hand satchel carried
by Coughlln. the police found q SIX
shot pistol unloaded. and y dirk
knife. The pistol Was Enclosed IN
cloth bag. which had a drawing
string like the handbags lawyers
used 10 carry. The charge against
Coughlln was carrying concealed
deadly weapons.
Whether C0ughlin was In the
nelghb0rh0od of Oyster Bay on Sat
urday when the shot was fired al
the president "a unknown The Sc
cret service men are doing theii
utmost TO trace his movements dur
ing the last three days.
New View Of Shooting.
Prior 10 his departure for New YoFl
today. Major Wadaworth the frlenC
Of President Roosevelt. who wa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08
WEALTHY OPERATOR
KILLED IN ACCIDENT

which ID H. Jarvis Is general man
aEcr Mr. Jarvis Is one OF the
intimate friends Of the family. and
upon him devolved the task OF
breaking the sad news 10 Mrs.
Whitehead. who Is an Invalid and
occupies "A house at 3i9 18th az, n.
Installed Seattle office.
Or. Whitehead was formerly as.
sayer in charge % the government
assay office at Boise. Idaho lie
was then promoted TO the position
Of chief aEsayer az the Bureau Of
the Mint. at Washington, y G. In
1898 he came 20 Seattle for the
government 20 supervise the install.
lation OF the local assay office.
After the Seattle assay office was
In working order. DR. Whitehead
resigned and went 20 Nome. where
he Immediately went into business,
establishing the Alaska Banking a.
Safe Deposit Co. This institution
handled a great deal OF the Nome
business. both mining and mercan-
tile. and Mr.. Whitehead's death may
result In a temporary business de
preston In the district.
II was generally reported that Or.
Whitehead was the Nome repre-
sentative OF the Guggonheim inter
ests, but this he always denied 20
his friends.
A Wealthy Man.
Among his associates and ac-
quaintances. Or. Whitehead was re.
gardcd as a very wealthy man,
probably one OF the wcalthlest OPP
orators IN the entire Alaska coun.
try There Is no way az this time
Of estimating the value OF hts bust.
ness and mining interests. hut they
are believed TO run into the mil
lions.
Or. Whitehead was one OF the
best known and most popular men
identified with the commercial
progress OF the far north During
the recent political campaign he
was very active in supporting John
w. Corson. running for election as
delegate 90 congress. Usually Or.
whitehead spent the winters IN
this city with his wife. STAYING
north during the summer season
supervising his vast business In.
tercats Owing to her continued an
health, Mrs. whitehead has found
II necessary to remain In Seattle
constantly
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08
FAMINE in CHINA.

~ Onftso Ffesa.l
pEKlN. Sept. s.-A famine Is
threatened In the region between
the river and the great wall "a the
result % floods which are destroy.
ing the rice crops
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08
HODGE MOVEMENT
IRRESISTIBLE
developments of Yesterday and To-
day Show Him Sweeping Away
the Opposition.

Gus has developed large majority
Tor liodsc Wherever Hodge has
gone he has met volunteer promises
az votes and active work from men
whom hc had never seen before.
but whom he had won through his
public nttefanceN.
And Hodge has been active every
minute. Sleeping but a few hours
each night he has demonstrated
the energy aud constitution which
are necessary qualifications OF the
alert officer Of the law. From the
Labor day celebration yesterday
Hodge went 10 the downtown
streets and continued hts active
work with the individuals who con.
stanily stopped him on the street.
recognizing him from his published
photographs
Hodge Volunteers Meet.
Last might Hodge attended an
enthusiastic meeting 81 Hodge vol.
unt.ers In the office of Matthew
Dow. In the Walker building. where
plans for today's work az the polls
WIZ N"AA7 MS ttN#'@A WIN WYNN
teers some 81 them had mover met
Hodge before. but all gladly offered
their services al the polls today
and were assigned 90 prccinctH
To-day Hodge has been making a
whirlwind finish TO his campaign
BRIGHT and early he WAS on the
streets Before the polls opened
he was taken IN an automobile
decked with large Hodge" ban
nefs. ali provided hy his friends
and taken the rounds Of manufac
turing Institutions and polling pre-
cincts. The enthusiasm which WAS
accorded Hodge wherever be AZ
peared showed that the Hodge
movement was growing. even ~ tbs
polls.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08
WANTS DEMOCRATIC VOTE.

MEDFORD. Ore, Sept. S.-Eu.
gene ". Chafin, prohibition candi.
date for president arrived here yes
terday ON his way TO California, and
addressed large crowd nc the
depot lie urged the democrats to
vote for him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-09-08

Revolt against ring rule has per
vAded the atmosphere today.
with minds made up 70 vote in
such a manner az 20 free the state
and county Of the ring domination
which has corrupted politics for
years. the voters have been going
60 the polls and quietly casting
their votes.
The very silence In the vicinity
81 the polling places has been Q
sign ~ the popular revolt. rein.
forced By another significant sign
the cards OF ring candidates sifew.
ing the ground IN the vicinity Of the
polling places
Especially vas this true IN the
case OF the county candidates From
the number " Agnew. Buckingham.
Rutherford and Hrier cards littering
the ground. Il would appear that
the majority II voters who received
them. threw them promptly away.
Ankeny Defeat Assumed.
Revolt against the corruption
ring rule will be shown when the
count il made. in a large majority
Of votes for Wesley l. Jones for the
popular choice for United States
senator. az against Levi Ankeny.
exponent OF corrupt ring rule.
This sentiment will also be shown
ii the voting for state offices
Every candidate who has held Of
flee in the past under the old polit.
ieai aystem. shares In the general
anfipathy 10 ring rule The only
hope OF the old line politician 60 win
today lies in the division Of the