The Delta independent., 1890-11-25
STATE NEWS.


ore.
An attempt was made to wreck n
train in the Pueblo yard Monday by mis-
placing a switch, but tho results wore not
serious.
A Denver man was injured, it is
feared fatally, by his horse suddenly jerk
ing its head and striking buckle into tho
mans temple.
Gold is reported TO have been found
at Happy Hollow, about twenty FIVE miles
from Lovcland, and prospectors are going
70 the new field.
McDei mott AMI West, two accom-
plished safe blowers were arrested in Den
YER the other night after having robbed
the Denver Brewing Company OF large
sum.
Tho remains OF William Harris, an
Epglishman who was lost three years ago
In q binding snow storm on Sheep noun
tain, were found by q party OF hunters
late last Thursday near Kokomo.
Mr.. Powderly has been reelected
Master Workman Of the Knights OF Labor.
In an address At Denver on Monday he
spoke strongly Of the danger TO working
mon Of the use Of Intoxicating liquors.
A convict was brought to Colorado
Springs the other day to testify against
man for robbery. but he positively DC
clincd TO testify. as he said the prisoners
At Canon would refuse to associate with
him - h, .ha rs-aa diamisAed
. consequence.
There was a full meeting OF the
trustees who will have In charge the
erection Of tho Home for Union Printers
1t Colorado Springs In Chicago Tuesday.
II was decided to begin preliminary mr.
rangcmcnts for plans, etc, At once ana
that work shall begin on the foundation
as soon as the fros, is out of the ground in
the spring. The meeting was quiet one
tho trustees oil seeming deeply interested
In tho success OF the project and har-
monious on nil measures for the further
ance Of tho work.
Tho Knights OF Labor ut their meet
ing In Denver paascd the following rcso-
luton: "Your committee further recon-
mcnds that tho General Assembly, by the
adoption OF these resolutions puts itself
on record - desiring that the National
Reform convention shall formulate an In
dependent POLITICAL platform upon the
principles OF the prsamble OF the Knights
Of Labor, 80 that this Order shail give Its
endorsement. 10 II at the ballot box" This
will probably lead to tho Knights taking
an active part in politics. In their rc-
marka members favored an alliance with
other labor organizations for political
purposes.
Al Colorado Springs Wednesday the
case against Wilson, Cain and Brownell,
tho men accused Of having attempted 10
pick the pocket of Catholic priest at
Mauitou Was heard. Al o'clock the jury
returned u verdict Of acquittal, and
rather sensational occurrence took place.
Judge Campbell was about TO adjourn
court when Mr.. Cochran, the deputy dis
trict attorney, arose mud stated that Will
son, one Of tho defendants, had shaken
his fst thrcaieningiy At him and had
called him n vile name when tho verdict
was read. Mr.. Cochran, Mr.. A. B. Bus
tin and @. Il Fowler NIL made oath N the
fact. Tho court declared 1t a fragrant case
of cor tempt Of court and sentenced VIII
son to the county Jail for ninety days.
The payment OF novel election bet
In Ouray last Saturday created n great
deal Of enthusiasm, and excitement Tho
county clerk, Felix J. Parkin,a Democrat,
wagcrcd l50-pound heating stove with
George L. Wright, Republican, on tho re-
.ul. of tho senatorial election for the
Twenty flrs. district, the loser to pay for
the stove and carry 1t on his back to the
residence OF the winner. Tho interesting
and much talked OF event wus witnessed
by at least 1000 people. The Democrats
had madc elaborate preparations for tho
event. Tho Ouray band was engaged and
q number Of heavy teams were employed
10 draw coal, wash boiler, coal-scuttle and
other arpurtenances. Tho procession was
formed on tho main street OF tho city, with
Mayor Rowan in command. First came tho
band, followed by Parkin with the stove
securely strapped TO his back, escorted by
George Wright tho victor, carrying a
banner inscribed, ITO the Victor Belongs
the Spoils."
The United States Supreme Court
has handed down an opinion reversing the
Judgment OF the United States Circuit
Court for tho district Of Colorado In the
case Of tho United States, appellant,
against tho Trinidad Coal and Coking
Company. This company holds legal title
to six tracts Of coal land within tho Pueblo
land district In Las Animas County, con-
taiuing In all 9A and fraction acres.
These lands wcrc acquired by transfer
from persons who entered them In the In
terest Of the company and at its expense.
Tho law limits tho amount OF coal lands
any ono person may enter 70 100 acres, and
in tho case Of an association Of persona to
80 acrcs. Tho suit Of tho Unltod States
wss brought TO SGT aside these patents.
Tho Circuit Court in Colorado sustained
the demurrer and dismissed the govern
menrs suit. This court, on appeal, holds
that the Circuit Courts decision was er-
roneous This gives tho State = good
chance TO win in another trial.
A most miraculous escape from
death occurred At the west end OF tho
Denver and Rio Grande yards At Pueblo
Tussday, tho man bearing the charmed