The daily sentinel., 1906-07-30
JUDGE cAswELL ANNOUNCED
As Candidate for the Supreme Court
Bench to Succeed Gabbert-
Candidacy n Surprise to
Many-Announce-
ment Made.

day night in Denver by Orson Adams
Jr., of this city. Judge Caswell ha
not publically affirmed the announ
cement but it is understood that h
has authorized an official announce
ment of his candidacy.
The fact that Judge CasweIl woult
be a candidate for the supreme cour
bench was known to but a very fev
of his friends, consequently the an
nouncement that he would take ul
the race was read with surprise b,
many. However. it is pretty certain
that his candidacy will meet the ap
proval of practically all the western
slope Republicans.
Judge Caswell is one of the ablest
lawyers in Western Colorado. He is
well known throughout the state. He
is one of Grand functions most
prominent and influential citizens as
well as one of the city's leading at.
torneys. The Western slope Repub-
licans could not offer a stronger can,
didate.
II is stated. that for months he has
been implored by friends to take up
the race but it is said, that he pos
itively refused until Saturday when
he permitted Mr.. Adams to make
announcement of his candidacy.
When approached today Judge
Caswell stated that he had nothing to
say at this time, neither denying or
affirming his candidacy.
1t is stated that Judge Caswell will
be fought by W. G.. Evans, the Re-
publican boss of Denver. The Post,
The News. The Pueblo Chieftain
speak most favorably of Judge Cas-
wells candidacy, the Republican is
non-cOmmittal
The Denver News of yesterday
said:
Judge Charles f. Caswell of
Grand Junction will be candidate
before the Republican state conven-
tion for supreme court justice. The
announcement of Judge Caswell's
was made by Orson Adams.
Jr., of Grand Junction, who was in
Denver yesterday.
Judge Caswell is one of the lead
ers of the Republican party on the
Western slope. and, indeed, in the
state. His decision to enter the race
IS said to have come only at the ear
nest solicitation of friends and fellow
not only of the Western
slope connties, but from other points.
1.-THE Importance of the announce
nent lies in the fact that Mesa
the home of Judge Caswell,
and San Miguel. which Chief Justice
claims as his residence, are
n the same district, and If Judge |
Jaswell should receive the honor
rom the state convention it is almost |
certain that Justice Gabbert will be !
.urned down.
1.-The friends of Judge Caswell con
fidently claim to have assurances
from the Republicans of the counties
)f the Western slope and the San
Juan that the solid delegation to the
state convention will be for their
man. With the united district against
against him, they declare Judge Cab
bert win stand very small chance of
securing recognition from the con-
Notwithstanding Justice Cab
Dert's activities, the supporters of
Judge Caswell maintain an air of
and express the belief that
when the roll of the eWstern slope
and the San Juan is called the solid
delegations register their choice for
Oaswell against Gabbert, that no
power of Evans or of the leaders of
he state committee will be able to
urn the convention for the present
thief justice. The friends of Caswell.
n making the announcement of his
for the place, frankly de-
,lare that the selection of CasweA
mean the elimination of Gabbert
)y the convention will necessarily !
md on that issue they are ready to
present argument or make the fight. |
Judge Caswell is about So years
If age and has lived in Colorado for
ears he has practiced law at Grand |
Junction. He was graduated from
and before coming to
Colorado he lived for a short time in
He is considered an
on irrigation law and |
tands high in the legal profession.
Judge Caswell has always been a
Republican in politics and two years
go he was elected a Roosevelt cleo |
or"
The Post had this to say:
Defiant of Mr.. Evans and his |
gents throughout the state, a thor |
ugh Republican and well qualified |
or the position he seeks, Charles F. |
|aswell of Mesa county yesterday |
announced his candidacy for
he supreme bench.
"The Western slope, almost to a |
nan is for him.
''lf anyone will crack the Evans
late. it will be Caswell. He had a
difference yesterday with his friends
nd at last consented to make the
ace.
''The men said to be Evans choice,
rrark G. Catlin, of Montrose and
.. H. Gabbert, will thus be given
ard fight. Mr.. Caswell for 25 years
as been In every Republican con
ention. He has practiced law at
rand Junction for 20 years. Ills
qualifications are undisputed.
"Orson Adams, Jr., cashier of the
fesa County National bank at Grand
unction yesterday in conference
nth the anti-Evans Republicans
the news of Mr. Caswell's
The Western slope is for him de
Jared Mr.. Adams. He is untram
neled and will poll a tremendous
ote.'"
The Republican thus announces
lis candidacy:
"Orson Adams, Jr. of Grand juno
ion, was in Denver yesterday and
the candidacy of Charles
.. Caswell of Grand Junction for
on the Republican ticket
IS one of the justices of the supreme
.ourt.
THE Republicans of his home
county and of all the Western slope /
n fact have decided on Judge Cas-
we'll as the candidate said Mr..