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at Denver last Saturday one of the most for
chile and eloquent delivered in the state on
political issues. The judge did not hesitate to
condemn the Republicans well as the Democrats
where the former had committed wrong that de-
manded redress. He scourged the people of the
state of all parties, for permitting the present cal
loused state of the public conscience. For instance
the looting of the treasury under pecul
lar circumstances, whereby it is alleged that from
$4,000 to $4,000 of the public money was paid
out in interest and commission to an individual
who succeeded in getting the deal through. The
speaker called attention the fact that this passed
without investigation by the authorities and asked
what condition of the public conscience would
permit this. His remarks were true. The news
papers of the state largely at fault for this
dition of affairs They represent the only source
through which such news be obtained and
both sides have been in the habit of colorng it
badly that the people do not believe it when they
see it. As a matter of fact however, the condition
in the state is something of which the people have
reason to point with shame 1t is deplorable fact
that grand uries tampered with in the courts
This was practically proven in the course of the
whitewash investigation held in Denver one year
ago. 1t represented that a Denver printing
firm had stolen $3.50, 900 from Arapahoe county
nothing has been accomplished. The courts, the
press and the officials calloused that no at
tention paid to such matters. 1t is time that the
people of the state were awakening the need for
action. 1t is time that something was accomplished
that will bring political morals to higher stand
ard Judge Dxons speech sounded the keynote
and, laying all partisanship aside the people ofthe
state can all profit from what he said.
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When one sees the Republican candidate for
spired with the idea that the gentleman is thor
ough going business and one who represents
executive ability and mind of his own. He is
pioneer in the Arkansas valley of Colorado. When
he came to Colorado he brought with him his
Drawn, brain and magnificent physique. Behind
this was treless energy that has brought success
1t is easy to determine that Mr. Peabody is not
politician. He is anything but that and for that
reason the people of the state have to con-
gratulate themselves We have had too many
politicians. Colorado begins to show the effect of
government by politicians. If elected governor,
and he undoubtedly will be, he will be the gov
and no other man. He stated on the plat
form that he would not be candidate for the
United States Senate and that he would not permit
any other aspiration influence to his
course in the conduct of the Office he believed
it should be conducted.
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They tell me that John Holmberg of Denver, the
Republican candidate for state auditor, will make
the winning race and lead every other man on the
ticket. Mr.. Holmberg has always been popular
He is of the representative Swedish Americans
of the state. In every town and city Swedish
American clubs are being organized to work for
him. Then 1 am told that the Red Men of the
state one of the strongest of the fraternal organ
t~.-
ical organization, but all the members know Mr.
Holmberg and wherever he is known he will be
given the votes. He is pleasant gentleman, per-
sonally and an honest, reliable worker and citizen
.&ssJs
Clear Creek county has reason to feel proud of
what accomplished in her behalf at the
vention The nomination of Mr.. Hoggott
deserved compliment to the county and to the
man. In nominating Mr.. Haggott Mr.. Sabn made
of the best speeches of the convention, leaving
out of consideration the address of Chairman
Dixon, of course. On all the committees Clear
Creek received splendid recognition Mr.. Hag-
gotts candidacy will strengthen the ticket mater
tally in this county and add to its strength in every
portion of the state. The fact that he is mining
man, successful one, and that he halls from
mining county will accomplish good for his
and the cause of the ticket.
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OF course our frail friend, the enemy, will not
look with love lit eyes upon the nomination. They
realize what it will for Republcanism in
Clear Greek county. Mr. Haggott is a who
has but few enemies, indeed, in the entire county.
1t would be foolish to state that he has for
that would mean that he lacked the stability to
stand firm and make enemies all must who
endeavor to act as men should. His enemies, how
ever, few. The Republicans of the county will