Gilpin observer., 1908-07-16
GRAND AFFAIR
County Runs Special from
Denver and Entertains 500
Visitors from all Parts

inestimable good to the people of this
section. A special train carrying 600
of the delegates and their friends who
attended the Democratic national con-
vention from all quarters of the United
States, was run from Denver. The
train left Denver shortly after 8 O'Clock
and brought the visitors into Black
Hawk about noon. Their arrival was
greeted with the blowing of whistles
and the exploding of dynamite, which
continued all along the route after leav-
ing the mill city. At Black Hawk they
were shown through the big Fifty mill,
explained the operation of the plant and
told how the gold was extracted from
the ore. After getting complete un-
derstanding of the working of the mill
they were shown the gold in retorts.
Finishing the visit to the mill, they were
placed aboard the tram cars and were
given scenic ride through the various
working districts along the line to Pc
wabic mountain. At the base of the
mountain lunch was served. This was
eagerly devoured as the visitors were
very hungry upon reaching the point
where the tram stopped. The list of
edibles contained sandwiches, beans,
coffee, pop, beer, etc.
Speechmaking followed the feast and
prominent men from various states par
ticipated in this feature of the outing.
Thomas r. Marshal, of Indiana, who
nominated j. w. Kern for the vice
presidency and who is himself candi-
date for governor of his state, in behalf
of the visitors, thanked the citizens of
Gilpin county for their generous hos
pitality and the good time they were
according those who had taken advant-
age of the trip. Judge H. A. Hicks, R.
L. Martin and H. C. Bolsinger respond
ed to the addresses of the guests and
showed that Gilpin county could not be
outdone as entertainers or when it came
to oratory. They told the visitors that
the object of Gilpin county in bringing
them to the Oldest mining district in the
state was not to sell them stock or in
terest them in any way in mining propo-
sitions, but just to show them the re-
sources of this section and to acquaint
them with the progress being made and
the prosperity the county is enjoying.
During the speechmaking the directors
of the Chamber of Commerce were call
ed together by President C. E. Wiley
and presented P. r. Alsdorf and his
bride of few weeks with handsome
silver water pitcher. The gift was ex-
tended as a token of appreciation for
the faithful services Mr.. Alsdorf has
rendered the chamber in the capacity of
secretary, as well as remembrance to
his wife. Mr.. Alsdorf thanked the d-
rectors for their gift and was visibly
effected in receiving the present which
came as complete surprise. Mrs. Ais
dorf in her ever pleasing manner, also
stepped upon the speakers stand and
extended her appreciation.
All were given an opportunity to visit
the mines in the vicinity of the spot
where lunch was served and those who
desired were lowered down the shafts
and showed the underground workings
of the gold producers. To give the WIS.,
itors more complete view of the sur
roundings the tram was run to an ele-
waited point near the Frontenac and the
Druid. The return trip was made about
o'clock and the passengers were un-
loaded at the head of Eureka street.
They walked from there to town and
visited the two banks and were shown
gold retorts until it was with the utmost
reluctancy they departed for the Central
depot to catch their trains. The c. & S.
trains left at 6 and $3.50, conveying the
happy sightseers to Denver, where most
of them departed that evening for their
homes, east, west, north and south. Be-
fore the tram trip was made circulars
describing the various points of inter.
ests which the visitors would pass in
reaching Pewabic mountain were dis.
tributed among the crowd. These cir.
culars contained considerable informa.
tion Of the county and the visitors eacf
took one to show friends and to keep al
souvenir of the occasion.
Among the many prominent people
who attended were party accompany
ing Mr.. Marshal Of Indiana, consisting
of Mrs. Marshal, Joseph Beane, wife
and daughter, H. r. Whitmer, wife
and Miss w. B. Evans of New York
Representative Julian Ralley of Indiana
Miss Cecilia Harris, Mrs. M. w. Kane
Mrs. Harry West, Miss Lucy Ruth, Mis-,
Alice Phelps, T. ]. Lawler, George N
Holmes, Mayor A. H. Berhman of New
Orleans and wife; Mayor Charles s
Ashley Of New Bedford, Mass; Mayor