Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-04
Awaits Comrades Of the
6. A. R. at Denver, Col.
Locks Ordered Removed and
Latch Strings Hung Out.
ssaeiihg Of Entertainment Offered During
Visit Of Sept Ali.

waterville. Me-. Aug. 3.-tSpeciaD.-
James L. Merrick has received the fol-
lowing from Geo. w. Cook Of Denver,
Col. chairman of the executive COM
mittee Of arrangements for the coming
G. A. r. National Encampment:
Denver Col. July %. 1905.
General James l.. Merrick, Department
OF Maine. G. A. r., Waterville. Me.
Ny Dear Sir and Comrade-I have
the honor to inform you OF the pro-
gramme adopted for the entertainment
of comrades at the 39th National En-
campment, G. A. r., in Denver, Col.'
week beginning Sept. 4. to which you
and your friends are cordially inviteo.
There will be no dearth OF entertain
yhent. Comrades are assured that they
will enjoy the one great time OF thelr
lives. The old soldiers will be welcome
everywhere. Western hospitality Will
be manifest on all sides. No grip, pass
word or permit will be necessary. Inc
little bronze button of the G. A. X. Will
be the only passport required. Denver
has ordered locks removed and the
latch strings hung out. so that the
sweet taste OF this seth National En-
campment will remain to SAVIOR your
declining years.
You may have had campfires, regi-
mental reunions and felicitious speech
making to revive the days of youth, but
how long liz II since any comrade
shared the delight of real Indian war
dance executed by the remnants OF the
ShOShnnpS NaEA
joes. Arapahoes and other tribes, who
until a comparatively recent date ter
rorized the Rocky Mountains and men
aced the advance guard of civilization
in the resistless march to the setting
run. You will witness this perform
ance in Denver.
The champion cowboy riders of every
state and territory beyond the Missouri
will appear in a grand roundup and
tournament for the edification of the
veterans. II you never attended a bron-
cho-busting tournament. you don't
know what you missed. At the Denver
encampment the aching void will be
filled and your appetite for thrilling
and sensational spectacle will be
filed and your appetite for thrilling
and sensational spectacle will be ap-
peased.
The rough riders Of the range look
forward with the keenest expectation
to this contest Of strength and skill.
Each state will contribute bunch OF
it's worst outlaw horses. whose refrac-
tory spirits are to be broken by the
Centaurs Of the frontier. Outlaw bron-
chos are so ferocious that they are ut
terly worthless on the range. they defy
all efforts to break them to bit or sad
die, and the only retained to test the
prowess of rough riders.
Belts OF gold and silver studded
with gems, are usually awarded to the
champion broncho buster at the local
tournaments. These district champions
then assemble at some central point
like Denver, in an all-around struggle
for first place in the list of national
champions These are the rough rid
ers you will see at the 39th National
Encampment, The range Is fast pass
ing away with the Indian. and In few
years the h-oncho- buster will be only
a memory. All this will be free to COM
rades Of the G. A. r.
During Fncampncnt week entertain
ments will be given in different parts
certs and lots Of amusements. The full
program now in course of preparation
will be given officially at n later date
a. the numerous features are engaged
Vocal and instrumental music inter-
spersed with attractive specialties will
serve to make you forget the fatigue OF
the week. Ten military bands will con-
duct concerts constantly.
Cheap excursions to the mountains
will be run daily so that all may have
an opportunity to reach the eternal
SHOWS in midsummer. These trips will
be made at hours to suit the convent
ence Of visitors, returning the same
day. BY this means the canons. peaks
and parks Of the mountains will be
within easy access of visitors who may
enjoy a change of scene each day.
These side trips will disclose the most
wonderful phases OF the eruptive age
when the Rocky Mountains seethed
with VOLCANOES whose throes altered the
face Of Nature by upheaving colossal
granite monuments. thousands Of feet
high. as the mighty glaciers carved
their way through canons and gorges
to the sea.
seeing Denver cars are Operated
constantly. starting from the Brown
Palace Hotel. traversing an area of %
miles. embracing every section of the
city. for 81 cents. The same company
operates Seeing the Foothills" cars
carrying you across the % miles of
space that in the clear atmosphere Of
Denver seems less than one-third that
distance and. after skirting Clear Creek
canon and Lookout Mountain. return
to the city through Wheatridge. the
paradise Of horticulture. and lands You
at the starting point. covering over 30
miles. The fare for this round trip is ST.
Seeing Denver by autocars is anoth-
er delightful excursion that takes pat
rons through the exclusive residence
section and parks Of Denver. Compe-
tent guides accompany these cars
which are operated by John NJ. Kuy-
kendall of the Denver Omnibus and
Cab Co. Fare. 70 cents.
The w. r. c. and Ladies of the G..
A. r., and the Department of Colora-
do and Wyoming will keep open house
during the entire week.
Reunions will be held by about 20