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The Lamar register., 1903-11-11
COLORADO STATE AFFAIRS AND
DOINGS AT THE CAPITAL CITY
Protest Against Timber Sales.

A protest has been filed with Gov
ernor Peabody by the Colorado State
Forestry Association denouncing the
recent sale of timber at the headwa-
tiers of the San Juan and Platte riv-
ers. 1t is claimed in the petition that
the land board has entered into a tacit
agreement with the federal govern.
ment to the effect that no timber ia
to be sold in attitudes of more than
$500 feet without 1t first being ascer-
tanned that no damage would result
to the agricultural interests of the
state. 1t is asked that the recent
sales be rescinded, If possible. and
that no further timber be sold from
the headwaters of the streams named.
w. G. NJ. Stone, president of the
State Forestry Association. expressed
his views on the subject as follows:
Our mountain forests are rapidly
depicting. The mountain streams are
steadily diminishing in their summer
flow: the demand for water is con-
stantly extending. and yet the State
Land Board was never so beset by
lumbermen. millmen. spectators and
their political friends as at the pres
ent time. They all seem bent on one
more slice of the forests before they
disappear and the present board finds
itself unable to resist the pressure to
sell more and more timber. although
suicidal in its effect upon our water
supply.
'In February last the forestry board
took up the matter and asked the
land board to desist from further sell
ing for the time being, and also asked
it to request the government to ex-
anime the state timber and furnish
working plans by which to intelligent
ly adopt a state lang policy in the
matter.
These negotiations resulted in the
government taking up the investiga.
tion and in an understanding with
the supervisor of reservoirs In Colo
RADIO that no more sales would be
made without his knowledge and con-
currence.
But by dint of pressure the board
has made some recent sales OF con-
siderable magnitude of valuable tim
Der greatly needed at the source Of
some Of our important streams, es-
pecially the Platte and San Juan,
without the knowledge OF the govern
ment ofiicials.
This bold and indefensible act has
led the forestry board to file with the
government vigorous protest against
the sale of any and all timber above
$500 feet above sea level.
ITO this protest the forestry board
is unanimously pledged and for its
realization will ever exert its energy.
We must protect and preserve our
forests, and the state must come to
the support Of the people in their ef-
fort to do So"
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11
Bank Officials Arrested.

Cripple Creek, Nov S.-Yesterday
informations were sworn to by ]. l. Mo-
shier of the Harder-Moshier Mercantile
Company and filed with Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Cole. cb>rging James F.
Hadley, president. Bruno Hobbs. vice
president, and A. G. Jones. assistant
cashier, of the Bimetallic Bank, with
"wilfully, unlawfully, feloniously and
knowingly" receiving and asserting to
the receipt of $40O from the Harder
Moshier Company into the bank on the
day prior to suspension. knowing said
bank to be insolvent at the time of the
receipt of the money"
On being arrested both officers gave
bonds, which were fixed at $4,000 each,
and were released from custody.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11
MAY SOON TREAT
WITH PANAMA

Washington. November S.-Yester-
days advices to the State Department
indicated a regular development Of the
new government of Panama.
The most important announcement
indicative of speedy establishment of
full diplomatic relations with the new
republic was the appointment of Phil
ippe BunauVarilla as the agent OF
Panama in the United States.
With him the United States govern
ment will transact any necessary busi-
ness in an unofficial way pending the
appointment of regular ministers plen-
ipotentiary. He is in Washington.
Reports have reached Paris that Co.
lombia is sending a large army over
land to capture Panama and Colon.
The State Department has decided
that so far as it is concerned it regards
the treaties that govern; Colombia. or
as to New Granada. as, still in force.
and that therefore all OF the conces-
sions. including that of the Panama
Canal Company, are valid and in force.
The State Department also has de-
cided that owing to the fact that the
Spooner canal act in terms required the
United States government. before be-
ginning the canal. to conclude a treaty
with Colombia. the spirit of the act
will be met by the conclusion OF an ar
rangement with the new state of Pan
anna on the lines of the Spoouer act
and it will proceed 10 this end.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11
Complaint Against Judge Seeds.

In brief filed in the Court of APP
peals October 31st. charges are made
that Judge William p. Seeds made
such remarks in the conduct of a case
that the remarks could well be taken
as resembling anarchy. The brief is
on behalf OF the appellants in the Grip
pie Creek election case and is entitled
THE City Council of the City of Grip
Pile Creek. ct al, Against James E.
torneys in the case ore for the city
council and are Messrs. Temple.
Crump. James Owen. George H. Kohn
and Charles c. Butler. The members
of the city council are contesting the
right of James L. Hanley and w. G..
Shultz to seats in the city council. In
the trial court Judge Seeds decided
for the two members seeking seats and
the case comes to the Court CT Ap-
peals.
The statement, which Is said to be
eminently unfair on the part of the
court. was made, it is claimed in the
brief. at the opening of the case. On
account OF the bias of the court a
change of venue was asked. The re-
marks which are cited in the brief fol-
low:
"It appears that the petitioners.
Hanley and Shultz. were elected by a
majority of the votes cast, and re-
ceived their certificates of election
from the proper officers, and where
it appears that they have been ,arbi-
trarily removed from office and their
places given to men who were not
elected and had no right thereto. If
courts refuse to grant redress in such
cases, the people will take the matter
into their own hands, and would be
justified in SO doing"
This coming from the presiding
Judge in the case is said in the brief
to be SO startling as to arouse fears
of the parties against whom they were
directed. 1t is claimed that after this
remark the judge should have granted
change of venue.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11
COAL MINERS STRIKE IN BOTH
NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN FIELDS

Denver. Nov. 9.-The News sums up
the strike situation this morning as
follows:
With the exception of a few inde-
pendent mines there will be a general
strike In the northern coal fields this
morning. This was the almost unani-
nous decision of the miners of the
northern district on the referendum
vote on the schedule submitted by the
operators. The miners of the Northren
Coal and Coke Company will quit work
to a man. A few of the Independent
operators have promised to give their
men eight hours. These mines will
continue in operation.
This morning 5000 miners Of FIRE.
mont county will stop work. The
Rockvale mine has decided to shut
down. At Trinidad the strike may be
of greater magnitude than was expect
ed by the operators. 1t seems doubtful
II enough men can be secured in the
district to work the mines at Primero
to-day. At Gray Creek all but one
have quit. At .Starkville every man Is
out.
Governor Peabody has ordered the
state troops to hold themselves in read
fness to respond to a call at any mo-
ment.
General Sherman Bell, upon his re-
turn to Denver last evening. said that
orders had been issued to the militia
to hold themselves in readiness to go
to the Trinidad coal fields should ne
lcessity arise. Detachments may be sent
to-day or tomorrow.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11
GERMAN EMPEROR
is OPERATED ON

Berlin, Nov S-Emperor William
yesterday underwent an operation for
the removal of polypus from his lar
ynx The operation was performed by
Professor Morris Schmidt and was en-
tirely successful. The only inconyeni-
ence suffered by his majesty is that
he has been enjoined not to speak until
the wound caused by the operation
should be healed. The bulletins an
nouncing the result of the operation
caused much excitement. even among
court officials, who had no suspicion
that his majesty was suffering from
any affection of the throat.
The emperor himself appears not to
have known of the growth In his lar
ynx until a few days ago. and to have
suffered no discomfort from it.
|, The following is an authorized ac-
count of the operation as given to the
North German Gazette:
His majesty to-day underwent an
operation for the removal of polypus
from his larynx. The operation was
performed by Professor Moritz Schmidt
and was most successful. His majesty
is only enjoined not to speak until the
wound caused by the operation is
healed
Grave fears are entertained outside
the castle. 1t is recalled that Emperor
Frederick William ILL.,. father of En-
peror William III. the present monarch.
was taken i'll with precisely the same
ailment-or at least 1t was so dag
nosed. Within a few months after, he
died of cancer. and the surgeons who
had operated on him precisely as'oth-
ers have now done on Emperor Will
liam were bitterly denounced for hav-
ing mistaken the disease and given the
wrong treatment.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

nor's decision until nearly an hour af-
ter 1t had been made public, and then
a newspaper man broke to him the sad
news. HI" was the startled ex-
clamation and a look of blank amaze
ment spread over his face. THAT can't
be true" ana he rushed to a telephone
He talked for five minutes and then he
came out of the booth. BY his appear
ance one could see that the story had
been confirmed.
Don't care to talk about It," wns
his answer to a question. Pm going
ahead and do what is for the best OF
the service. Don't know what that1l
be yet. Don't care to talk any moro
now. Good bye" and the adjutant gen
general strobe out of the lobby Of tho
Brown and hurried to the capitol
building.
Not until afternoon did any one re-
alize what n double-edged decision
Governor Peobody had given. He ap-
proved the sentence of the court and
found General Chase guilty. Then he
turned around and "in view of the dis
tinguished services heretofore rendered
the state of Colorado by Brig. Gen.
John Chase the sentence is remitted
and General Chase is restored to duty"
II do not think General Chase will
go back to Cripple Creek" Governor
Peabody said later in the day in reply
to question. "As a matter of fact.
there is only squad of soldiers there
now, hardly $50. and he would have
nothing TO do But. of course. II the
brigade is ordered out. General Chase
will be in command"
The Republican states that at sub
sequent meeting of the military board
ION 1r nd oil
shook hands.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11
SENTENCE AGAINST GEN. CHASE
is RENTED BY GOV. PEABODY

Denver. Nov 8.-Governor Peabody
yesterday approved the findings Of the
court martial which tried Brigadier
General John Chase of the National
Guard of Colorado and found him
guilty of disobedience of orders; but
in the same order the governor makes
the verdict and sentence Of that body
of no effect by remitting the sentence
and restoring General Chase to his
command without SO much as re-
primand, except SO far as his approval
of the finding of the court that the
general disobeyed orders may be SO
construed.
The finding of Governor Peabody
closes with the following paragraph
In view of the distinguished services
heretofore rendered the state of Colo
rado by Brig. Gen. John Chase. the
sentence is remitted and General Chase
is restored to duty"
The News give the following account,
which practically corresponds with
that of the Republican. of the recep-
tion of the governors action by the
persons interested:
General Chase was. of course,
pleased. II believed 1t would happen"
he said, as he stood in the midst of his
friends, smiling at them and thanking
.uehi ioi Tic aiu .hey hau given Hiih'
II could hardly think Governor Pea
body could let the verdict stand. l am
clearly vindicated, and that's all ask.
l was willing to go out of the guard If
1t was thought best, but / did want my
name cleared. And now I'm to stay
in the guard. too. You do not know
what that means to me. I'm perfectly
satisfied"
But General Bell was not so well sat
isfed. He did not know of the COVER
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11
Want Supreme Court to Act.

The Denver News of November 9Th
says: THE Supreme Court will be
called upon to investigate recent
election frauds. There will be another
election on December 8, and the
Honest Election League, recognizing
that the usual channels of justice are
closed, will ask a judge of the Supreme
Court to sit as an examining magis-
trate and bind the election criminals
over for trial.
Under the law the Supreme Court
unQuestionably has full power and
authority to exercise this Jurisdiction.
The Supreme Court judges are CON
servators of the peace, and may SIT as
examining magistrates whenever they
believe the conditions warrant 1t. The
Supreme Court is not only an appel
late tribunal. but it's members may act
as plain examining magistrates. or
course. they may refuse to act except
as they think the provocation exists.
but 1t is believed that in this instance
such strong showing can be made
that the court will not hesitate to ex-
ercise Jurisdiction at once. hear
charges. examine witnesses and in pro-
per cases bind the accused over to the
District Courts for trial.
"Mr w. ii. Bryant. president OF the
League for Honest Elections. was in
conference yesterday with several of
the ablest attorneys of the city. and 1t
was the consensus of opinion that
such a proceeding should be adopted.
The officers of the league, acting upon
this opinion. are now preparing amda--
Wits and other necessary exhibits.
with the view to calling upon judge
of the court of the earliest possible
moment. and ask him to issue war
rants for the arrest of the criminals
and for an early hearing of the case"
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11
Mitchell for the Cabinet.

Pittsburg, Pa, Nov. 9.-The Dis
patch publishes story to the effect
that John Mitchell will not be candf-
date for reelection as president Of the
United Mine Workers Union at the
January convention. This statement
was made by a close personal friend OF
Mr. Mitchell during a short lay-over
here of the miners president and other
officials of the organization. who are
on their way to Boston to attend the
convention of the American Federation
of Labor.
The announcement from this appar-
emily authentic source is raised above
mere rumor.
The same gentleman said that Mr..
Mitchell, assuming that President
Roosevelt would be reelected. decided
to lay aside the miners Office to become
member of the Presidents Cabinet.
succeeding George B. Cortelyou as sec
retary of the Department Of Commerce
and Labor. Secretary Cortelyou, 1t is
said. has decided not again to be the
head of the department. and may go
back to the position of private secre-
tary Of the President.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

Governor Peabody. it is understood.
has entrusted two citizens of Trini-
dad with the task of keeping him in
formed. and will rely upon their judg-
ment concerning the calling out OF
troops. He has told them he is reluc-
tant to order the militia to Trinidad,
but will do so IL overt acts are COM
mitted.
Tho coal operators will keep the
mines going wherever possible. and
claim that at least ten per cent. Of
their employees will stand by them.
about twenty-five per cent. Of the
force, 1t Is claimed, have agreed to
work underA rejection. The southern
operators have engaged about 150
as they can find men. Most Of the
glad to earn IS day.
General Bell said last evening 1t
would be possible to mobilize 600
guardsmen within an hours notice II
necessity required 1t, the number Of
the guard could be increased to 1000
within week. He had petition from
Rocky Ford citizens who are anxious
to become militiamen.
Only about $50 guardsmen are in
Cripple Creek at present.
Word was received last night by the
operators in Denver that the miners
In the coal fields in the northern part
of the state also had voted to lay down
their tools. The conference held here
between the operators and represents
tives of the miners failed of any re-
suits.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11
powie crusade. Closed.

New York, Nov. 9.-John Alexander
Dowie held his final meeting in New
York in Carnegie hall last night. ad-
dressing sparse audience which he
characterized as "scrawny and miser-
able" He announced that he had es-
tablished branch of his church in
New York and that in the future regu-
lar Sunday meetings would be ad-
dressed by various overseers. He also
declared that he intended to return in
two years at the head OF host TO-
900 strong.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11
French Favor Panama.

Paris. Nov. THE feeling in gov
ernment circles here continues strong
ly favorable to allowing the Panama
revolution to take its course. 1t is
definitely stated that no steps nave
been taken or contemplated toward
Intervention.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

A man in the Adirondacks. mis-
taken for deer and shot in the thigh,
made bandages and stopped the flow
of blood. Then he started to crawl
out of the woods, and had gone two
miles when he tainted, where he was
found. Now he has some idea how
q wounded deer must feel.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11
c.t.rrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they csnsot rsses -
dsssse and 10 order 70 cure u you must
intcrnai remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure 10 taken IN
tcynaiIv And acts directly the blood and mucous
surfaces Halls Csarrh Cure = n, not ansS
in ths country and 10 regular
II IL composed of the best tonic: known. comoineo
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination q tne
two Ingredients 10 what produces sucn Nonasnui
~s,t. In curine Catarrh Send sor Testimonials ffee
r. j. CHENEY co., Props, To!edo q.
Sold by drugRfsts. price 75c.
Halle Family Pills are tho best
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11
Russia's Excuse.

London. Nov. 9.-The correspondent
of the Mail at Tien Tsin cables that the
Russian government explains that the
reoccupation of Mukden was made nee
essary because Japan was menacing
the province of Shin Kin.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

The Ancient and Honorable artillery
company of Boston has given the Hon
durable artillery company of London a
banquet that cost the snug sum OF
$4,000. We didn't suppose that there
were that many beans in the world.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

The Minnesota dog who has been
appraised at five dollars by the board
of equalization must feel quite supe-
rior when he meets up with horde
of men who are not down on the tax
rolls for even a dollar
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11
Report of Auditing Board.

The employees of the state land office
will each be placed under $500 bonds
II the examining committee which has
Just finished with the different state
departments can have its reports ap-
proved. Harry Mulnix, B. F. Richard
son and F. p. Betrschy made up the
auditing board, and that was the only
suggestion they could make. they said.
to increase the efficiency Of the states
business methods.
According to the report as trans
mitted to Governor Peabody yesterday
the state treasurer is now RESPONSE
BILE for s2.2s1 ,s35.26, and there is a
balance ON hand of 1867 ,355.12 de-
posted in the following banks
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

The Toledo lover who cried fire and
secured promise of marriage in the
midst of the excitement might have
known that the girl would suffer a
revulsion of feeling after the all-out
signal was sounded.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11
chinese Emnre.s Fears War.

London, Nov. 9.-The Daily Mails
Tien Tsin correspondent says that
news has been received from Pekin
that the Empress Dowager is prepar-
ing to leave Pekin for Kai Fong. capi-
tai of the province of Ho Nan. in view
of possible trouble with Russia.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

After eating four beefsteaks at a
meal, a man in Ansonia. Conn, be-
came Respondent and cut his throat.
He probably concluded that it was
hopeless for one man to try to knock
out the beef trust all alone.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

The announcement that the back
bone of the Macedonian rebellion is
broken would be all right If the rebel
lion didn't get along Just as well with
out backbone
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

The Boston Globe has decided that
an angora goat is worth more than an
angora cat Well, while admitting that
there is strong argument in favor
of the goat, most women prefer to
carry the cat.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11
ItaIv Is wjtlinu.

Rome. Nov. lit is the general
opinion that Italy is prepared to rec
ognize the new Republic of Panama
should 1t receive the sanction Of, the
government of the United States.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

When magnates get to quarreling
over their stock the public is permit
ted to find out how it is called upon
TO transfer its cash for their green
paper.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

II the Yankee lake fishermen are
wise they will give the Canadian
shore wide berth until the men
across the border have had a chance
to cool off,
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

The Sultan of Turkey has levied a
heavy war tax. Thought the old bird
hadn't even pluckable pin feather;
hut Abdul knows how to use tweez-
ers.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

II the Improvement of great guns
and smokeless powder continues the
navy that wins the next great battle
on the sea will be the one that doesn't
sink itself.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

An albino deer and a five-legged
deer have been shot in Maine this
fall. but prizes of this kind cannot be
promised to every buyer Of SIS
license.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

With southern California turning
out more than a million gallons OF
wine in a single season, there should
be no continued scarcity of rare vim
tages from France"
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11
Don't Rent . Farm-suyI

Don't Rent Farm-6uyI
Colorado farmers can get good 1rri-
gated land. best of water rights. splen-
did crops, and pay about the usual
rental for the use of the land. In three
years they'll own 1t clear The best
chance to get a good farm ever offered
in the state Write to-day to The
Colorado Bureau of immigration, GIG
Majestic building, Denver. Colorado.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

Kerosene oil will kill mosquitoes and
hired girls who are not furnished with
kindling wood by their stingy en-
ployers.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

Cattle are selling at rate much
lower than that of a year ago. The
present high price of table beef seems
to be caused by the process of sep
Arating II from the hoof
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

Japan insists that Russia shall
leave Manchurie- When Russia does
Manchuria will know how it feels to
be a squeezed lemon.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

Sir Henry Irving has arrived in
New York without Ellen Terry. At
last he has worked up courage to be-
1ieve he is old enough to go it alone
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

They are again talking of suppress
ing the duel in France. But why
this meddling with harmless, If fool
ish, pretense of a breach of the peace ?
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

The successful poet is the one who
curbs his fine frenzy and earns good
salary keeping books in a bank.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

DIR. Robert Collyer says a mans
best friends are his ten fingers. We
always thought two of them were sim
ply his thumbs.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

Alas for Canada. no Alaska for Can
ada.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

And when the Sth of October was
duly past the Bear rolled over for
another hibernation-with one eye
open.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

"A nursery thermometer costs 20
cents" says the New York Times. But.
alas, that is not the sole expense!
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

The sultan is all ready to reform,
but he doesn't seem to be able to find
any good place to begin.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

"The antitrust movement is spread
ing all over the country Yes; even
our grocer has taken 1t up.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

One of the universities has estab-
Hshed chair of dressmaking. Excel
lent! Now for n chair of dishwash-
ing.
The Lamar register., 1903-11-11

Japan is apparently tired of speak
ing softly and is nervously fumbline
the big stick.