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The Colorado statesman., 1907-06-08
Grubstake Gets a Blow.

San Francisco, Cal.-The United
States Circuit Court has rendered a
decision that is of vital Importance to
all mining communities, and which
VIII have a direct bearing in cases
pending in many states.
The court holds that "grubstake"
agreement that time-honored institu-
ton sacred to all mining men, is not
legally collectible.
The decision is made in a case
wherein "Swiftwater Bill" Gates was
sued by Isaac l.. Marks of this city
to recover $150.000 on an agreement
made by Marks and Gates in Seattle
on April 81, 1902.
The agreement was that in consider
alton Of $1,000 paid by Marks to Gates
the latter was to transfer twenty per
cent. of all the property which should
be acquired either by location, pur-
chase or otherwise in Alaska by
Gates.
The evidence showed that Gates
owed Marks s11,225, which was wiped
out by Marks. and Gates was given
the sum of $1,000 in cash when the.
agreement was made.
Gates went to Alaska and acquired
property valued at $750,000, out of
"HiNIi "oih no uSluduueu $l0U,UUU as
his share under the agreement.
demurrer was entered on the
ground that the contract was so un-
Just and inequitable as not to entitle
the applicant to relief. The demurrer
was sustained and the case dismissed.
An appeal was then taken.
Judge Gilbert In his decision states
that the written contract was a bar
gain made in the dark. It bound Gates
during his lifetime to transfer to
Marks one-fifth interest in all property
OF whatever description he might ac-
quire in Alaska by whatever means.
whether by location, purchase, gift or
inheritance, the value of which neither
party could estimate even approxi-
mately.
Judge Gilbert quotes Justice Bradley
OF Missouri in a case of a somewhat
cimilar nature, where the court saws:
He comes into court with a very
bad grace when he asks to use its ex-
traordinary power to put him in pos
session of 100000 worth of stock for
which he only paid $50. The court is
not bound to shut its eyes to the evil
dent character of the transaction It
will never lend its aid to carry out an
nnconsiderable bargain, but will leave
the party to his remedy at law"
The Colorado statesman., 1907-06-08
Always Staunch
And True

The Denver Republican has al
ways avoided the fallacies and
knaveries of yellow journalism,
and its steadily increasing Circula-
ton proves conclusively that its
policy of telling the plain Trutl,
without exaggeration or misrepre-
sentation, standing fast for the
Right, is heartily approved with
growing force by the intelligent
Public to which it appeals.
To read it is liberal Education.
and the citizen who goes without
it does a positive harm to himself,
to his family, and to the commu-
nifty.
In no other way can the invest
ment of ~ cents per day
for that is all The Republican
costs any subscriber-bring such
rich results in that knowledge
which is both Power and Pleasure.
Information, instruction and en-
tertainment fill its columns and it
leaves a good taste in the mouth
of the reader.
1t stands for Law and Order in
the State-for Peace, Prosperity
and Happiness in the Home.
1t you are not already enrolled
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send on your subscription and give
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The Colorado statesman., 1907-06-08

Men who whistle at their work sell
dom work any better than they whis-
ke
The Colorado statesman., 1907-06-08
Stars and Bars Hauled Down.

Washington.-One hundred armed
Confederate veterans from Tennessee,
carrying the stars and bars, were to-
day denied admission to the United
States capitol until after they had low
cred their flag and were disarmed.
The old soldiers came to Washington
from the Richmond reunion, and after
visiting the White House marched
down Pennsylvania avenue to the cap
itol
The capitol police informed them
that they would be allowed admission
to the capitol only 1s private citizons
and not as an organized body.
Congressman John Wesley Gaines Of
Tennessee. who accompanied the vet
Grams. entered a protest, but 1t did NO
good
The Colorado statesman., 1907-06-08
1000 CRUSHED TO DEATH.
News of Disastrous Earthquake In
China Just Reported.

Victoria, B. C.-The steamer Shaw
nut brought the news of Il disastrous
loss of life following an earthquake at
Hsing Kiang. A telegram received
from Peking by the Nishi Shimbun at
Toxic shortly before the Shawmuc
sailed, reported that four thousand per-
sens were crushed to death, a vase
number of houses destroyed and many
persons left starving.
The Empress Dowager has tele-
graphed urgent instructions to the 10
cal government to take measures IL
relieve the distress.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-06-08

seYou won't do" replied the mer-
6hant I'VE want a man with dis
8ntented disposition; one that will
hustle. The Catholic Standard and
times.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-06-08
aoLDFIsH HAD CHARMED LIFE
Rescued from Sportive Cat 1, Had
Suffered No Harm.


Suffered No Harm.
An Enslishman writes to a London
newspaper: ''I have had for two years
q goldfish which had survived the oc-
casional accidents of defective water
supply and the toe intimate compan.
ionship of playful kittens. Yesterday
missed her from her accustomed
place in the crystal bowl, and, panic.
stricken, searched the neighborhood in
vain. Even the garden. unlikely spot,
was desperately explored. Returning.
saw to my horror, in corner of the
house remote from the goldfish room.
the usually well-behaved cat toying
with the escaped fish. Rescue was the
work of moment. To my astonish-
ment, on dropping the fish back inta
the bowl, she tapped her finA
breathed heavily and swan about with
esr usual sangfroid.''
The Colorado statesman., 1907-06-08
Fatal Admission.

swhat other qualifications lave you
tor the place?" asked the merchant.
rWell," began the applicant, my
Hiends tell me have a contented dis
The Colorado statesman., 1907-06-08
Farmers Buy 1.2ss Acre.

Wheatland. Wyo-During Nav the
Wyoming Development Company.
owning the irrigation system which
waters Wheatland farms, sold 1898
acres Of irrigated land for S65 SAC. 90.
The greater part Of the land was pur-
chased by farmers from Loveland. Col.
orado.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-06-08

It has been computed that there are
u, 900, 100000 in gold and jewels at
fhe bottom of the sea on the route be-
tween England and India.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-06-08

Dur ancestors. the Saxons. dyed
Gelr hair blue, green or orange, ac-
ctfding to taste.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-06-08

\ Information in regard to several ex-
6Slent weekly newspapers that are for
UAIe can be obtained by writing to the
Western Newspaper Union. Denver.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-15
NEW COMBINATION CAR.
Master Car Builders Inspect Joint Parlor and
Sleeping Coach.

Atlantic City. June 14-An interesting exhibit AT
the convention Of the American Railway Master
Mechanics and the Master Car Builders Associa-
fion here is the combination parIor, sleeping and
dining car. built by the ST Louis Car Company for
the American Palace Car Company. This car
named Beulah. is a siding near the Pennsyl-
vania Station.
The feature Of particular interest in this car is
an arrangement whereby it be quickly con-
Nerted from a parlor for day travel into a
Sleeping car. There large upholstered chairs
ior Gay use and the berths and bedding stored
IN kentlated steel pockets built in the framing be
.ow & the moor ana concealed by the flush trapdoors
~nlch form the body Of the door
~ lndhs up q berth the chairs a section
20 10 one side and the double trap doors.
~, let Z lnches long raised a vertical posi-
.tor WING the partitions between adjoining
o,,t =. iile upper and lower bertns then raised
oF li-h. ne POCKETS 10 their proper height by means
,tsht WIRE cables passing sheaVcs the
- 'oils ana around a winding drum under the
,,. 1Sil 4tet The two berths raised their
1rtsttr-es tatIehi and made up into beds. and the
,.aais, Aaiid baggage, ETC. stored away in the
@ @SoShet under the floor. Berth curtains are hung
o,, - y curtain rod carried hangers which pull
'"' Hoih under the deck.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-15
SUICIDE AND LIFE INSURANCE

4i'e appellate Division OF the Supreme Court
'eS'es"ay afternoon handed down "A decision
Nersing a judgment obtained by Mrs Anita B
"hite against the Prudential Insurance Company
~ America The judgment was obtained on an
INSURANCE policy for 500 on the life of her sister
mrs, Louis b. Buxton. In the policy was a clause
'AidaiiHg II Ia the event of suicide within one
year Of issue, ard holding the company liable for
LILY .aiy tne amount the paid premiums Evidence
eFed al the trial tending show that Mrs.
~1Auoh neatn was due TO suicide by gas
o sss''He Lal2hlia, In writing the opinion of the
,.sfts, says that NOT single fact was proved upon
.n.ts - 1neofle5 Of the expert gas engineer who
c.Dea cen. thSt deStn might have been due to acc-
.s coO'd be based. lie holds that the experts 3
.esnfno;2y WAS p1properly admitted and a new trial
- ...ere1 though Presiding Justice Patterson dis
New-York tribune., 1907-06-15

European 4dUertisements.
GOING ABROAD

New Workers when reaching their
starting point in Europe for a tour
through the Continent, and after deciding
on their excursion plan, if they will send
their itinerary with dates of arrival at GER
tain points to the London Office of
THE TRIBUNE, Danes Inn House, 2o5
Strand, the same will be forwarded with
out expense TO the main Office of THE
TRIBUNE in New York, and there
nlaced on file for the convenience of their
friends.
The Glenwood post., 1907-01-19
FOR A STATE
NORMAL SCHOOL
in Line for State EduCd-
tiOndI InStitutiOn---TdkeS Steps
to Induce Location Here
by Bonus
OFFER BY TOWN Of $4,000 CASH

Last Saturday Representative Napier
returned to Glenwood and discussed
with our citizens the advisability of
united effort toward securing the es
tablishment of state normal school
at Glenwood. 1t is we'll known that
the present normal school at Greeley
is altogether inadequate to the needs
of the state and it is also known that
another school of this character is
contemplated by the present Iegisla-
ture on the western slope.
At Mr.. Napier s suggestion meet
ing was called for last Saturday eve
ming The meeting was presided
over by Mayor Scnwarz and the ques-
tion was thoroughly discussed. The
citizens present were unanimously Of
the opinion that the school would
prove of great benefit to Glenwood
and that this is the ideal location
for such an Institution. 1t was there
fore agreed to ask the town council
and county commissioners to meet in
Speclal session ana take Such steps
as might be necessary to guarantee a
bonus to the state sufficient, if posi-
BILE, to warrant the legislature in To-
eating the school at this place.
Pursuant to call by Mayor
Schwarz the town council met Mon
day aftel noon and discussed every
phase of the affair The superior To-
cation both from a geographical and
health standpoint was taken up, also
The Glenwood post., 1907-01-19
Grace TulIy Stewart Is No More

AT O'Clock Thursday afternoon
Grace Tully Stewart departed this
life after a period of suffering which
covered many months.
Although it has been known for
more than a year that Mrs. Stewart
could never again hope to enjoy good
health and while for some months it
mas been understood that she had not
lopg to live, death when it did come,
even though not unexpected, leaves
its customary dregs of sorrow and
sadness.
1t was reported last Monday morn
ing tnat Mrs. Stewart had but few
hours to live, and yet when the end
came Thursday evening, none We're
prepared for the sad news and all VINO
had the pleasure of Mrs Stewart s ac-
quaintance feel deeply the loss of
personal friend.
Two years ago last Christmas Miss
Grace Tully was married to Hugh
Sewart of onowmass and fer little
more than a year the lives of these
two yonng people were most happy as
they enjoyed each others company.
But in the very morning of their life
together the husband and protector
fell a victim to pneumonia. Since
Mr.. Stewards s death February is,
1906, the wife of the few short months
has appeared inconsolable and her
sorrow but aggravated her physical
weakness
Six months ago a babe was born
and for him the mother seemed some
times to try to live while at other
times, overcome by her physical all
ments and suffering from the shock
and sorrow through which she had
been obliged to pass, she appeared in
different to life and seemed resigned
to quit the earthly tabernacle that she
might join her companion on the
otuer side.
Tne funeral will be held at
O'Clock today from the Catholic
church in Aspen. Intern'ent will be
in Elks' Rest by the side of the hus-
hand who preceded her eleven months
ago.
The relatives will have the sincere
sympathy of hosts of friends in Gar
field and Pitkin counties who have
known the deceased as young wo-
man whose splendid qualities of char
acter and lovable disposition made for
her "A place In the community which
will with difficulty be filled. She
made friends easily and retained them
by her true worth. All who knew
her have ever had for her nothing but
words of praise.
The Glenwood post., 1907-01-19

the advantages which such school
would bring to the town we're dilated
on until everyone became enthusiastic
for the school. The result was the
passage by unanimous vote Of a reso-
luton pledging the town to dona
tion of so, 900 to secure the location
of the school at or near Glenwood.
1t was the opinion Of all present
that the county should at least do as
much as the town by way Of encourag
ing such an improvement and the
mayor was asked to request Chairman
Brennan TO call special meeting of
the county board at the earliest mo-
ment TO take some action in the mat
ter. The mayor is advised that the
commissioners will meet today for
that purpose and it is presumed that
they will gladly do their part.
The Glenwood post., 1907-01-19

association, or CORPORATION, to at once
cluding ii desert ption of the lands in
closed, with reasonable certainty, not
necessarily by metes and bounds, nor
by governmental subdivisions of the
surveyed land, but only so that the
inclosure may be identified and the
person or persons guilty of the viola
tion, as nearly as may be, and by de-
scriptlon if the name can not, on rea-
sonable inquiry, be ascertained, and
to at once submit such case, with the
data thus obtained to the United
States attorney for prosecution.
1t shall be the duty of the special
agent and he shall be so instructed to
be alert and vigilant to detect the ex-
istence of unlawful Enclosures in his
district and to proceed in accordance
Herewith as hereInabove directed and
that he is not to construe his duties
as requiring that, before proceeding
in the matter of an unlawful inclos-
ure there must first be filed with him
a formal complaint by some person or
persons acquainted with the facts but
it shall be his duty, as hereinabove
stated, to take the initiative himself.
In this connection you are further
instructed by direction of the presi-
dent to at once notify all of the spe-
cial agents and receivers and registers
of local land offices throughout the
United States, and to give the widest
publicity thereto that the provisions
of said act of February 25, 1885, for
the summary destruction of Enclosures
and distractions existing in violation
of said act will be rigidly enforced on
and after April !, 1907.
Respectfully,
E. A. HITCHCOCK,
Secretary of the Interior.
The Glenwood post., 1907-01-19
hyriCk'S Best Game Picture

L. A. Myrick, supervisor of the
Battlement Mesa forest reserve, was
in Glenwood Sunday ON his way home
from a trip to New York City Be-
sides being forestry official Captain
Myrick is further distinguished by his
ability as an amateur photographer,
pictures OF animals being his special.
ty, and his finest specimen in this
line is one of "A deer taken on the re-
serve.
The captain located this band of
deer without much trouble but the
difficulty came in getting near enough
to them to secure really distinct
picture and he had to build brush
hut in which to conceal himself near
the favorte grazing spot of the herd
in order to get within reasonable
distance and here he camped until
the two dozen upsuspecting deer came
along and were busy taking their
usual breakfast At the propitious
moment he shook the brush to attract
their attention towards the camera,
and the result was beyond expectation.
The majority of them raised their
heads and pricked up their ears and
gave a full front view. The back
ground of hills is especially pretty
and the picture as whole is probably
the best ever taken of 50 large
bunch
Mr.. Myrick was delighted when he
realized the success of the venture and
taxing the picture to Chicago had it
enlarged to about 16x2O inches and
the effect is magnificent. He also Sc
cured copyright and sells single
picture for So including a lice frame.
That the scene is popular is proven
by the ready sale which it met in
New York, the owner disposing of
20 of them within two hours and a
half, and it WASH a good day for the
picture business either.
One of the enlarged pictures he
gave to Walter Moore and the Holy
Cross forest reserve force are proudly
displaying it at their office over Dou.
gan store.
The Glenwood post., 1907-01-19
Marriage Anniversary

Tuesday evening Judge and Mrs.
Noonan entertained number of
friends at six o. clock dinner, the oc-
casiOn being the thirteenth anniver-
sary of their marriage. The table
presented a pretty picture, being dec
GRATED with carnations and asparagus
ferns. After dinner the evening was
pleasantly spent playing whist, and at
the end of seven games, the ladies'
first prize, handsome painted celery
dish, was awarded to Mrs. Logan,
while Mrs. Crook carried away the
consolation. The gentlemen fist
prize, necktie, was given to Mr..
Logan. while Mr.. Zimmerman was
consoled with whisk broom in a
burnt leather holder. The guests
present we're; Mr.. and Mrs. st.
Clair, MI. and Mrs. W. R. Logan,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Hum, Mr.. and Mrs,
James Zimmerman. Mrs. w. W.
Crook and Mrs. Ed. s. Hughes.
The Glenwood post., 1907-01-19
AGAINST Unlawful Enclosures
Department of the Interior,
Secretarys Office.

Department of the Interior,
Secretary S Office.
Washington D. c. Jan. 3, '07.
The Commissioner of the General
Land Office.
Sir: Referring to the circular of IN.
structions to special agents of your
office, approved by me on January 30,
1904, relative to their duties under
the act of February %, 1885 (23 Stat.
3 81, entitled "An act to prevent
unlawful occupancy of the public
lands you are advised that said
circular is hereby amended and modi
fed as follows:
Strike out from said circular para
graphs and 6, and insert in lien
thereof the following:
1t shall be the duty of the special
agent on receipt of any charge or
complaint or upon information being
acquired by him from any source.
that an unlawful inclosure is being
maintained by any person or persons,
The Glenwood post., 1907-01-19
Birthday party

Mrs. Caldwell gave party Thurs
day evening in honor of the thirteenth
birthday of her granddaughter. Flor
ence Burnette. Thirteen guests were
there to share the enjoyment of the
occasion and the number was not a
hoodoo' In this case, but all had a
delightful time. In addition to the
merry games played, Mrs. Caldwell
served nice lunch. Those present
were Frances and Lillian Lowe,
Fannie and May Thomas, Amy Full
ghum, Pearl Dougan, Katie Ennen,
Florence Swartz, Florence Rice, Lyle
Lowe, Carl Fnlghum, George Rua1k
and Carl Slaw
The Glenwood post., 1907-01-19
State HediCS to Meet in GIenwOOd

The Garfield County Medical asso-
cIation held profita BILE meeting on
Thursday evening at the Office of DR..
Berry. The association was favored
by having present the president of
the State Medical society. DR.. II. r.
Bull of Grand junction who compli-
mented the local physicians on their
organization and thanked them for the
fraternal greeting extended to him
Three new members were elected as
follows: DR.. Paul E. Wiesel, of Glen
wood, Or. Thompson of Basalt and
DR.. A. p Hubbard of Meeker.
Dr. Bull, who is chairman of the
committee from the state association
on location of the annual meeting,
brought the pleasing news that the
invitation of the Glenwood medIcs to
hold the next annual meeting in
Glenwood would be accepted. This
meeting will be held next Septem Der
and will prove one of the best adver-
tisements Glenwood has even had.
In addition to the most noted mem
bers of the profession in Colorado,
some famous physicians and surgeons
from eastern cities will attend and
present papers on various medica'
subjects.
The Glenwood post., 1907-01-19
That's What You Say, Billy

The Glenwood Post came out last
Saturday with over column of rot
about the Colorado Midland going to
move its division point from Basalr
to Cardiff.
The Post man surmizes everything
and publishes nothing but rumors
and the article from start to finish is
nothing but ''hot air, but the Glen
wood people are subject to these kind
of fits on account of the hot water
that surrounds them. The idea of
the division being moved from Basalt
Why, it is worse tnan school boy talk
and any sensible person will not enter
into conversation of this kind.
The Glenwood post., 1907-01-19
Permits for Grazing

Supervisor French Of the Holy
Gross Forest reserve has been sending
out notices this week informing stock
men that applications for grazing per-
mits must be filed in his Office not
later than March l5 There will be
some changes in regulations and fees
and those interested will do well to
consult Mr.. French at once.