Gilpin observer., 1904-09-22

past TWO years can be directly traced to
this governor OF the few, his adjutant
general and the mine owners and like
organizations, who, by their disregard Of
every law. have done more to destroy
the individual rights Of citizens than is
tolerated under the despotic rule OF the
czar Of Russia. The election of James
H. Peabody for governor Gf that were
possible) would be two more years Of
'Peabodyism, panic and poverty instead
ofs'peace, prosperity and progress which
is SO much desired by the law-abiding
citizens Of Colorado.
Resolved, We demand OF the Demo.
cratic state convention that they nomi-
nate man for governor who is liberal
in his views, and one who will have the
respect and confidence Of all classes, and
we believe that such man should be
one who is not allied with either of the
recent contending forces, and who will at
all times 30 act, at no matter what cost,
to ever preserve and uphold the sanctity
and purity Of the law and constitution,
and who will enforce the same whether
attacked by a combination Of capital or
by a combination of labor, and q man
who will at all times protect the honor
Of our homes, and not allow the military
arm OF the state to be used for private
purposes at public expense.
ave believe that every man has the
right TO join any organization which may
be for his uplifting and benefit, whether
it be trades union or q secret or fra
ternal order, believing that the one can
be OF as much service to him ss the
other.
Resolved, That we here demand from
our present superintendent of public in
struction, Mrs. Helen L. Grenfell, an ex-
preston as to her political affiliations
and positive statement that she is a
Democrat, and should she not be willing
to make such expression we demand Of
the state convention that a loyal Dem
ocrat be given the nomination. We be.
lieve that we are asking nothing unrea-
sonable in this demand. in view of the
fact that the senior senator Of this state
declared such allegiance after serving as
a Republican senator for quarter Of a
century.
Resolved, That the state delegation is
hereby instructed to use all honorable
means to secure the nomination OF Miss
Ida Kruse Of this county for the Office
Of superintendent of public instruction,
believing her to be one OF the best quail.
fled persons that could possibly be Sc
cured.
Resolved, That the delegates to the
state convention use all honorable means
to secure the nomination of Horace w.
Havens for secretary OF state.'
The resolutions were unanimously
adopted, especially the first. 1t was re.
ceived with loud and prolonged applause
which indicated that the sentiments OF
the convention had been precisely ex.
pressed.
The next order OF business was the
election OF chairman Of the county
central committee for the ensuing two
years. This high honor was again
thrust upon +. j. Altvater. The gentle
man has acted in the capacity OF county
chairman for six years during which
time he has served the Democracy OF
Gilpin county with efficiency. The
splendid organization that party has in
this county, together with its telling
strength at the polls, is due largely to
his untiring efforts In behalf Of the ad-
vancement OF the party since his first
election to the honorable position OF
chairman. His reelection was by &C.
clamation, as was also that Of M. j.
Leahy. who for considerable period has
faithfully served the party as secretary.
II. G. Bolsinger was recommended as the
choice for the state central committee
man Of this county. IS
Mr.. BolsinRer presided over the con-
vention In very capable manner, and
showed by his numerous correct rulings
to be man exceptionally we'll verssd in
parliamentary law. He was abls to dis.
pose Of any question Of an intricate
nature with dispatch and satisfaction.
The convention adjourned until Tues.
day, October II, at which time the
county ticket will be placed In nomi
nation.