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The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01
Sheep Killing.

Last Friday the Doris Brothers
and Burt Davis were brought
before Justice Asny, ut Mosca.
charged with killing sheep and an
attempt to murder.
Teofilo Trujillo who lives some
ten miles east of Mosca, WAS the
complainant Thirty dead and %
crippled sheep have been found
and 80 are missing, Trujillo is
one of the old settlers of northern
Costilla county who is engaged in
sheep raising. Trujillo alleges
that the boys not only rode down,
shot and scattered his sheep but
also fired into the cabin where
three of his herders were sleeping.
1t appeared from the evidence
that George Doris warned the
sheepmen to vaca,e the premises
on the public domain and warned
them that failure to do so would
result seriously. Attorney Pitcher
and Judge Shields appeared for
the prosecution and j. i. Neer.
kamp for the defendant. The
hearing occupied all day, bu, the
evidence failed to identify either
OF the accused as parties to the
sheep killing and they were con-
sequently discharged.
During the trial the residence
Of Mr.. Trujillo took fire and WAS
consumed. The fire is supposed
to be the work of an Incendiary.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

Chas. III. Mathis was called to
Denver Monday night on impor-
iant business.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

Mark Heath suggest. TINT IL sus.
pension bridge over thu Alnmosa
river bc constructed 10 connect
tho state rond with Plnioro and
thus save two long heavy pulls,
lie says n four.mlIc bridge would
'r sufficient Ia connect plnioro
with the county scat. Again W.
rise 10 enquire. why not move tho
county scat and save expense!
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

Charles y. Ford. chairman Of
the Republican state committee.
has been rc.nppoin,cd register Of
the Denver land office.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

John hewitt aud wife, of Del
Norte. are enjoying the climate of
Southern California
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

VIM. 5. Woods of Monte Vista
has been appointed deputy sheriff.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

The revival services held by the
Bsptis,s ia Center. which began
last Monday night are creating
some little interest among the
people 81 our town Rev. Dor.
oughs Of Monte Vista ~ assisting
Rev. Butler this week. We do
not know "a yet how long the
mestings will last.--Ccn.er Dis.
patch.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

Something will have to be done
with the public lands to settle the
war between the cattlenen aud the
sheepmen. The NEST feasible
thing to do will he the Leasing Of
the public lands.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

G. S. Fussett. wife and daughter
are planning to start for CalIfor-
nia next Monday on SIX weeks
vacation.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

John Barrsst. axed Nj years. died a,
thu Home TuSsdsy sitrrnnoa.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

Col. Corlcit has been circulating
petition to have the proposed
Bucklin amendment Withdrawn
and not allow the voters TO pass
upon the question of how they
shall he taxed. The people. are
not Ia he trusted
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

The San Luis valley cnt,lem.n
AZ. doing more feeding :his year
,hnn IN great many yenrs. They
are feeding barley, Of which they
Ind n good crop this year. ard
alfalfa. About 10000 sheep ARE
also being fed
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

We are having n week of winter
weather.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

first of next week.
John hewitt and wife, of Del
Norte, are enjoying the climate of
Southern California
G. S. Fassctt. wife and daughter
are planning to start for CalIfor-
nla next Monday on SIX weeks
vacation.
j. Is. Lynch of Pueblo, live
stock agent for the Santa Fe road.
was doing BUSINESS in this city
Wednesday.
Sheriff Weiss came down from
the county seat Wednesday with II
couple of horses for the South
African market.
The Denver and Rio Grande
company have closed contract
with VIM. Hapney for 6 inch
artcsian well 800 feet deep ut Ala
mosa.
Samuel West, living near Mosca
lost his stable by fire last Saturday
night About 1000 bushels of
oats, one horse and some other
property were DESTROYED.
That phase of the Calvanistic
doctrine which teaches infant
damuation, or the eternal burning
of little children in hell is being
discussed 10y the Adventist church
at Alamosa.
The State School Of Mines has
been closed pending II settlement
of the trouble between the stu
dents and the faculty. 1t is moth
ing unusual for II strike at this
state institution.
Something will have to be done
with the public lands to settle the
war between the cattlemen aud the
sheepmen. The NEST feasible
thing to do will he the leasing of
the public lands.
Col. Corlctt has been circulating
n petition TO have the proposed
Bucklin amendment Withdrawn
and not allow the voters To pass
upon the question of how they
shall he taxed. The people. are
not Ia he trusted
Ih" San Luis valley cRttlem.n
ARE doing more feeding :his year
,hnn IN great many yenrs. They
are feeding barley, Of which they
Ind good crop this year. ard
alfalfa. About 10000 sheep ARE
also being fed
Congressm.n Bell and Shniroth
OF this stat. ARE actively fighting
the Hill Bill 10 redeem silver dol.
lars with gold aud it is now more
than probable that tho bill will be
defeated. The western r.publi.
cans refuse 10 support tn. bank.
ers' measure.
The Denver aud Rio Grand.
company has made n station nj
Romeo. n sid. track few miles
below La Jarn. This il lion.
John II. Full-nwider's town and
when spring opens aud the boss
gets home from Denver the now
town will boom.
Mark Heath suggests TINT u sus.
pension bridge over thu Alnmosa
river bc constructed 10 connect
tho state rond with Plnioro and
thus save two long heavy pulls.
lie says n four.miIc bridge would
IN sufficient Ia connect plmtoro
with the county scat. Again We
rise to enquire. why not move the
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

We are having week of winter
weather,
VIM. S. Woods of Monte Vista
has been appointed deputy sheriff.
Bronough q Son shipped
another car of horses for South
Africa Thursday.
Harry Lewis and wife have re-
turned from California. Mrs.
Lewis is much Improved in health
by the trip.
The w. r.. c. will give au oyster
supper at Bonner block, Friday
FEBRUARY 7th. at $50 to 1870.
Everybody invited.
The 7. NJ. b. Company have
secured competent man to handle
the big compressor aud will start
up again the first of February.
The clerks in Fassetrs store
made Mr.. Fassctt Il present of an
SIS travellers dressing. case the first
of the week 10 take to California
with him.
Gen. Bloomfield writes that he
has had Il severe illness since he
arrived in California. and for II
couple of DAYS was under the con.
slant care of Il nurse
Grant Carpenter returned from
a successful business trip to Texas
Thursday He Is manager of the
Il. Nj. b. Co and has succeeded in
disposlng of all the stock of the
company.
There has been enough talk
made about locating sugar beet
factory in tins Valley, 1t is now
time to think about doing some
thing, and the first thing 10 do is
to raise from 100 TO 800 acres of
bee,s as practical experiment.
The location that can make the
best showing will get the first
factory,
Bart BcckwIth arrived here
Wednesday morning with the re-
mains of his father whose death
was mentioned IN tins paper last
week The funeral services were
held at 80 p. IN. of the same day
at the Presbyterian church, Rev.
o. :. Baum officiating. W. :.
Wood, funeral director. The
family of the deceased were all
present except Miss Alice who is
teaching IN Kansas City
cuban Sugar.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01
War On The Range.


not dwell together in peace aud
harmony, and rs a result it is
usually war to the death of the
Some three weeks ago about II
armed Mex,csns arrested Will
Upton and VIM. Spencer and took
them before Mexican Justice in
Conejos county who bo1nd them
over to the district court for kill
ing sheep.
The accused protested their
innocence but did not have the
EVIDENCE to prove All abb.
1t now transpires the sheep
killing WAS in Rio Grandc county,
hence the Mexican Judge had no
jurisdiction. \ complaint is
likely TO b. lodged agalns, the
Mexican sheep borders for setting
fires to timber. etc.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

W. III. Freeman has secured the
contract for carrying n daily mail
from Del Nortc 70 Summi,ville
ard from Del Norte Ia Snguache,
the contract to go into effect July
Isl. Mr.. freeman il An old stage
man aud amply able to conduct
the affairs Of ihes. two routes,
should h. elect TO run them him.
self. II ia understood TIM, the
figures are 1880 for The Summit
vile route and $500 for the Sa
vnxci- route. --Prospcc'or.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

Loren d. Sylvester left Sunday nigh,
I'M business trip east.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

The Denver aud Rio Grand.
company has made n station a,
Romeo, n sid. track few miles
below Ia Jars. This Is Hon.
John II. Fullenwider's town and
when spring open. aud the boss
gets home from Denver the new
town will boom.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

Congressm.n Bell and Shnirotl
Of this state ARE actively fighting
the Hill Bill TO redeem silver dol.
lars with gold aud il is now more
, than probable that tho bill will b..
defeated. The western r.publi.
cans refuse 10 support III. bank.
ers' measure.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

The people Of Monte Vista will
soon have nm opportunity To hear
one of the nblcst humorists and
lecturers IN the United States in
the person Of VIM. Hawlcy Smith.
No one should miss IT. Look out
for the hand hills that are being
distributed. Fun Their announce.
mcnt will bc made IN these columns
next week. Don't forge, the date.
however. Feb. u.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

j. Is. Lynch of Pueblo, live
stock agent for the Santa Fe road.
was doing BUSINESS in this city
Wednesday.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

The State School Of Mines has
been closed pending a settlement
of the trouble between the stu.
dents and the faculty. 1t is moth.
ing unusual for II strike at this
state institution.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

Harry Lewis and wife have re-
turned from California. Mrs.
Lewis is much Improved in health
by the trip.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

Sheriff Weiss came down from
the county seat Wednesday with II
couple of horses for the South
African market.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

The W. r. c. will give an oyster
supper at Bonner block, Friday
FEBRUARY 7th. at $50 to 1870.
Everybody invited
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

The Denver and Rio Grande
company have closed II contract
with VIM. Hapney for II 6 inch
artcsian well 900 feet deep ut Ala
mOsu
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

Samuel West, living near Mosca
lost his stable by fire last Saturday
night About 900 bushels of
oats, one horse and some other
property were destroyed.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

That phase of the Calvanistic
doctrine which teaches infant
damuation, or the eternal burning
of little children in hell is being
discussed 10y the Adventist church
at Alamosa.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

The L. NJ b. Company have
secured n competent man to handle
the big compressor aud will start
up again the first of February.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

The clerks in Fasselts store
made Mr.. Fassctt Il present of an
SIS travellers dressing. case the first
of the week 10 take to California
with him.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

Grant Carpenter returned from
a successful business "trip TO Texas
Thursday, He Is manager of the
L. NJ. b. Co and has succeeded in
disposlng of all the stock of the
company.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-01

Gen. Bloomfield writes that he
has had severe illness since he
arrived in California. and for II
couple of DAYS was under the con.
slant care of a nurse
Gilpin observer., 1902-02-20
Reserves His Coal Rights.

Golden Globe: Robert Bunney show.
ed us recently his lease given to the oil
company that is to bore for oil on his
ranch. In the first place Mr.. Bunney is
to be informed every day If he desires it,
just what the drill is going through, and
he reserves absolutely ali coal beneath
the surface. If oil is found the company
must put drill hole down on every ten
acres, must keep all property free from
all liens, and must pay royalty. When
the property is developed and oil is flow
ing, then Mr.. Bunney sets his price on
the land, and he has the option as to
whether he takes royalty thereafter or a
lump sum for his land. The wisdom of
having lease drawn in this way is ap-
parent. The drill will as sure as fate re-
veal the presence of coal below, great
fortune in itself, even if oil is not found,
and Mr.. Bunney will know just how
much coal there is.
Gilpin observer., 1902-02-20
NEvADAvILLE.

Stephen Gilbert has rented the Silver
Dollar saloon of Michael Steadman on
Main street.
Regular communication OF Nevada
lodge No. A, A. F. g. A. NJ, next Satur-
day evening.
The presence Of the legal representa-
tive OF the Colorado Humane society
would have good effect on some OF the
owners of stock in this community.
Exercises commemorative OF Wash.
ington's birthday will be held by the
scholars OF the public schools to morrow
afternoon.
Michael Stedman left Tuesday after
noon for Denver, when he goes to New
York City and then to Ireland Mr..
Steadman has been in poor health for
some length of time. He is making the
trip in the hopes that he will recover his
health. He was accompanied as far as
Denver by John Grenfel of this town.
The C. T. & l. company boast of fine
new sidewalk. 1t is a 10 Dandy but
rather high in spots.
Richmond Lodge No. 81, K. of p, give
a social at their hall this evening. 1t
will close with dance.
Theodore Marx, member of the
Roanoake G.. NJ. company, was up Tues
day from Denver visiting that company's
property on Kings Flats.
DR.. c. A. Bourke reports that the gen.
eral health of the community is much
better than for some time past.
Osceola Council, Degree of Pocahon-
tas, give their annual ball at Cannon's
hall tomorrow evening.
The public schools of the town are be.
ing well attended, now that the suaran-
tine regulations have been removed.
j. w. Bostwick of the Rome G. NJ.
company, came up from Denver on Mon
day.
All the sports of this place will be in
attendance at the coursing match to
come off at Merz's ranch.
Osceola Tribe No. 3, d. of P, will give
ball at Cannon's hall on Friday even
ing, Feb. 81, eve of Washington's birth
day. Tickets Sl.0o, spectators % cents
1t will be fine affair and largely at
tended.
Gilpin observer., 1902-02-20
Mystic Mfdgets

at Opera House on February 21-2, FRI
day and Saturday evening.
The staging for this operetta is now
complete, and the production will pass
with smoothness that would do Justice
to professionals.
Never has an entertainment been Of
fcred TO the public possessing such a
peculiar fascination for both old and
young as The Mystic Midgets. 1t is a
Juvenile fairy spectacle in two acts, CIV
ing two hours of enjoyment. The cast
is composed Of from 10 to 100 of our own
children, the boys representing Midgets
from all nations, and gnomes ever bent
on mischief the girls, "all gIitteriug with
spangies and robed in filmy gowns of
lace" represent the dainty denizens of
fairyland. Besides these there appear
on the stage live insects and animals. -
The costumes are rich and beautiful,
being especially made for this produc-
ton by one of New York's best costum-
ers. Complete sets of special scenery
are carried, the first scene being a fam
te'StiO iaiiy Sd4ueD, WIN d prOIuSiOn OF
tropical flowers, butterflies etc, the Sec
ond coral cave, glittering with gems
and dazzling in its beauty; a gigantic
rose opens to full blume in view of the
audience, and silver swan-boat is
seen in full sail.
To heighten the effect of the rich cos
tunes, and brilliant scenery, the entire
entertainment Is given under the chang
ing colors of The calcium light. The re-
suit is indescribably beautiful.
The pretty story is told in verse and
by means of p bright, catchy musical
numbers, strengthened where practicable
by full orchestra. The extended ex-
perience of the management in staging
| gigantic juvenile productions has made
it possible to secure much more credit
able performances than those of most
professional companies of the day.
Enormous business has characterized
this production in the largest cities of
the East standing room being at pre-.
MUM during its runs in New York,
Philadelphia and Washington. Past ex-
perience warrants the suggestion that
all desiring seats should secure them
well in advance. Reserved seats now
on sale
Gilpin observer., 1902-02-20
Died.

In Black Hawk, Colorado, February 12,
l9O2, OF pneumonia, Mrs Mary 0.
sWiillnslxy, aged 5l years, months
and 20 days.
Deceased leaves son, member Of the
city council of Black Hawk. The fun
eral occurred from st. Mary's church of
the Assumption in Central City, Sunday
morning. February 19, 1902.
In Black Hawk, Colorado, February IA,
1902, OF kidney and liver troubles,
David Shinnerherr, aged So years.
Deceased leaves wife and tan child
rem. The funeral occurred from st.
Mary's Church of the Assumption in
Central City on Monday morning, Feb
ruary II, 1902, at 10 o'clock.
In Central City, Colorado, Wednesday,
February 10, 1902, Thomas Bowes.
aged about 80 years.
Deceased was found dead in his cabin
on Bates hill, death being caused from
old age. He was quite an old timer here,
having come to this county number Of
years ago.
Gilpin observer., 1902-02-20
PERSONALS

William Harvey is preparing to re-
move his family to his new home in
Longmont, Boulder county.
p. A. Leonard, manager of Ores and
Metals, Denver mining publication,
was guest at the Teller last Friday
and Saturday.
Mrs. Duncan McRae and sons Keneth
and Donald, left this city on Sunday for
Butte, Montana, where they will take up
a residence.
Henry Dennis and wife left for Bould
er Thursday afternoon, where they will
be the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Rogers. Mr.. Dennis will return in about
a week, while his wife will remain
longer.
Tom Dingler and wife, B. A. Kipp,
Joseph Scheuer, Fred Heiden and E..
Waters, OF Milwaukee, Wisconsin, stock
holders in the Horseshoe Gold Mining
company, operating the Barnes mine on
Quartz hill, visited the property last
Saturday and then left for Denver Sun
day morning.
Mr.. Crawford, brother-i in law Of D. H.
Allen, is in the city visiting that gentle
man and his wife.
Thomas o. Davey is contemplating a
visit to his old home in England.
Ed Walsh, for some time past night
clerk at the Teller, left for the state of
Washington Monday morning Ed has
visions of wealth in store for him in that
northwestern state.
Zebulon II. Forsythe and William
Tetweiler, after a five years residence in
the state of Durango, Old Mexico, have
returned to Gilpin county and intend to
remain here.
u. w. Williams came up from Denver
on Monday evening.
Norman Failing, of Denver, who is an
adept in the oil business, was talking up
lubricating oil with the mining and mill
men this week.
Miss Annie Bristol spent Sunday with
&c den friends. returning in the even
ing.
William II. Tippets, wife and little
son, of this city, left for Denver Monday
morning. After short visit there they
lease for England, where they remain
fczs everal months.
Henry Bolthof, of Denver, was at.
tending TO business matters here on
Tuesday.
Major Moore and wife, and Adjutant
General Gardner, of the n. c.. c. we're
visitors here Tuesday.
Henry J. Harrington, of Eagle, Eagle
county, arrived Saturday evening on a
visit with his parects in this city.
G. W. Mabee oame up from Denver on
Tuesday.
Major Hal Sayr and Hon. Fl. ]. Kruse
arrived from Denver Tuesday and at
tended meeting of the Rocky Mount
ain National bank yesterday. The lat
ter returned on the afternoon train.
Mrs. DR.. Abraham Ashbaugh is UP
from Denver visiting her friends in this
city.
Gilpin observer., 1902-02-20
A $1,000, 900 MINING COMPANY.

This week there was filed with the
county clerk and recorder special war
ranty deed conveying from Oren Ruff
corn OF Decatur county, Iowa, to the
Western Venture Mining company, all
the right and title to the Yellow Ham
mer, Black Diamond No. ., Arapahoe
Whistle, Yellow Medicine No ., Long
Shot, Broken Pick and Lost Foot min
ing claims in Phoenix mining district,
this county, also the Kloudyke, Spring
field, Saratoga, Protection. Saddle, Log
Cabin, Belle Island, Arndt, Lake Shore,
New Century and = OF the Revenge,
mining claims situated in Caribou min
ing district, Boulder county. The deed
also included an option on 20 acres in
S. W. = Of Sec, Twp. |, Il. T3 W. Gilpiu
county. The consideration named was
s1,00o,O0o The entire claims are sit
uated in the northwestern part Of the
county, adjoining Boulder county. On
the instrument were si9975 worth of
special war tax stamps. The company
which has purchased these properties,
10 comprised of Iowa capitalists princip-
ally. Jas. IL. Jamison, of Decatur county,
being president, who with Oren, RutIcorn
and IL. L.. Parrish form the board OF
directors.
Yesterday the new company filed its
certificate OF paid up stock to the
amount of sl,000,000 divided int 1,0o0,.
600 shares at 81 each.
Gilpin observer., 1902-02-20
APEX HAPPENINGS.
From Our Correspondent.
Apex, Colo, Feb. Is. 1902.

Apex, Colo, Feb. Is, 1902.
Mrs. w. H. Coltrin and daughter
Maude went to Denver Wednesday.
Mr.. Isgrigg of Denver, was up Mon
day and moved his concentrating table
from the Elk Park mill to Idaho Springs.
j. l.. Walters and his friend made
Apex business call Sunday.
Charles Russell's brother, whom he
has not seen for thirty six years, came
in on Mondays stage. Quite a surprise
to Charley.
Mr.. w. w. Kelly went to Denver We'd
nesday.
Or. Robert Brown. Supt. of the Mas
cot mine, left for Denver Thursday to
be present at his mothers birthday
party, which occurs on the 22nd.
Mr.. Godett is reported sick with
pneumonia.
Mr.. a. Platt has a friend visiting him,
he is mill man from Leadville.
Mr.. Sam Fish arrived in camp Wed.
nesday, accompanied by Mrs. j. u. Gray
and daughter.
Mr.. A. c. Newton is still at work on
the Harrison tunnel with his copper cent.
G.. =.
Mr., Schorr, superintendent of the
Josephine mine, made business trip to
Central City Monday.
Mr.. A. Weidman was visitor to Cen
trail this week.
@. +. Pagan resumed work on tho
| Vasser tunnel Monday.
Miss Mae Pagan entertained the j ].
club Inst Saturday evening at high five,
after which an elegant lunch was served.
All had jolly good time, as is their
usual custom.
Mrs. V. A. Scott will entertain the j.
j. club at her home next Saturday even
ing.