The daily sentinel., 1906-12-15

All OF which he believed would finally
be overcome. He declared that no
section in Colorado is making more
progress than the Grand Valley, and
he predicts a wonderful growth in
I population within few short years.
He believed that this city would soon
rank the fourth or fifth city in size
in the state. In showing the super
iority of this section and the bril-
liancy of its future he used may strik-
ing illustrations. He added to the
strength of his response to the toast
by many humorous thrusts. He was
applauded time and again.
Following Mayor Bunting the toast
master introduced President Ayles-
worth of the state agricultural col
lege. one of the speakers of honor
Senator DeLong stated that DIT
II Aylesworth came as a representative
of the state commemrciaI association
rather than as the president of the
l great educational institution.
President Aylesworth is a most
| pleasing speaker. He has an elegant
delivery and his language is most
polished. 1t is a pleasure to listen
/ to him. In opening he Willingly re-
ferred to Judge Caswells thrusts at
the northern section of the state. He
said ''as to Judge Caswells remarks
about Fort Collins I might say that
both that city and Grand Junction
will have one horrible incubus to
struggle under for many years, each
has a judge on the bench of the su-
preme court of the state
The speaker stated that he brought
greetings from the state commercial
association, the parent body of the
chambers of commerce over the state
In his address he dwelt with many
great thoughts and his resoning was
most effective. He gave attention to
the growth of the state he divided its
history in these periods: THE pioneer
! days" THE doubtful days" THE
days political" "The days of wealth, ="
/ treating each period Interestingly He
declared that Colorado had entered
upon new and brighter era, even
| in politics."
President Aylesworth believes that
all success depends mainly upon Or
ganization. "a man must go after
his rights to get them" The un-
| limited success of the Colorado farm
er, fruit grower or citizen engaged in
any other pursuit, depends upon COM
pact. and faithful organization.
He paid high tribute to the fruit
men declaring that the fruit man is
nearer the Almighty than any other
man as he is creative"
The speaker then made a plea for
proper and defined spirit of enthus-
iasm to win in this world He declar-
ed: I'VE Coloradoans must get the
spirit of Colorado ENTHUSIASM, we
nearly all came here from other stat
es but We must imbibe the original
enthusiasm of the Centennial state"
., /. 4 al
wonderful influence of national
spirit of enthusiasm and his clear
illustration sent the thoughts he
brought out home to every one. He
took up considerable time in paying
magnificent, beautiful, a sincere
tribute to Theodore Roosevelt, as the
ideal, the typical American citizen,
and the greatest ruling genius the
nineteenth or twentieth century has
known" In closing he declared that
the farmer and ranchman is the bone
and sinew of the nation and without
him the country could not exist. This
too called forth a beautiful tribute,
President Aylesworth was given
the closest attention. 1t was a re-
markable address, a great talk. Mar
velous in its logic. telling in its every
part beautiful in its dictiOn and in
terspersed with quaint, rare humor, it
was an address not soon to be forgot
ten.
In jovial, yet sincere manner Sen
ator DeLong then introduced the
Hon. John w. Springer of Denver,
'"The other speakers consumed all of
yesterday. Mr.. Springer. to you we
give all of today" declared the sena-
tor. The hour of midnight had long
been passed.
John w Springer knows how to
capture an audience and he knows
how to hold its closest attention. This
was his first appearance here as a
speaker and everybody who heard
him last night will be anxious to hear
him again. He was bubbling over
with good humor and enthusiasm.
The first few minutes of his talk were
accompanied by continual laughter on
the part of the audience. Springer is
humorist of no mean ability as
well as a speaker of force and elo-
quence. This is the fastest company
! was ever in" he declared. the pace
is too rapid for me. If l am ever in
vited here again / want you to start
the pace in the cellar so ! can catch
on" Five gentlemen have preceded
me and the lights have all gone out"
referring to the candelabra lights.
Mr. Springer then launched In
to a rapid discussion of Colorado and
her resources and possibilities, cover
ing the many great industries briefly
but tellingly. He spoke of the won
derful superiority Of Colorado's in
dustries over those of any other state
He told of the growth of the cattle
and live stock interests, and many
other equally as important interests.
He spoke of the inauguration of the
beet sugar industry in this state and
the first news that came from an east
ern refinery that the Colorado beet
/ had proved the richest beet in the
whole world. He told how he and
others largely interested in the var
/ ious industries had gone down to
| Washington and fought for law for
/ the protection of COlorado's cattle in
/ terests.
His explanation as to how legisla-
ton is conducted in this day and time
was somewhat startling but never
the less true. Determine to get that
federal building, go after 1t down to
Washington, stand stubborn and you
will get it.
Mr.. Springer caused somewhat Of
i. H., . trta tn