The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-05-08
Trai|b|azer'S Memory Honored

success of the celebration Of the discov-
cry of gold in Colorado in paying guam
titles, Jupiter Piuvius vieing with the
enthusiasm of the citizenship of Idaho
Springs in giving to the celebration a
day perfect save for slight wind
which came down from the everlasting
SHOWS of the range, tanning the valley
and adding comfort to the throngs
which had gathered to celebrate the
prosperity of this hub of an empire
whereon was found the basis of the
Wealth of a nation. Jackson had little
conception of what he had found when
he saw the colors in his pan, his mind
being concentrated on the reward for
his efforts and what it would return to
him. Divided between the comfort of
his only associates, his dogs, and his
own, he was not attempting a discov-
ery, but the future has developed that
he was the true trail blazer and
Idaho Springs yesterday paid homage
to his memory.
Upon the arrival Of the train from
Denver at 1O:4O the invited guests were
welcomed by the entire populace, every
mine in the camp granting their en-
ployees half holiday. The local mu-
sicians formed band which furnished
splendid music which added materially
to the reception given the guests which
included the names of those old timers
who have made the state what 1t IS to-
day, the pee of all, Senator Teller, L.
M. Patterson, Jud Brush, Alva Adams
and score of others.
Upon the arrival of the train from
Denver procession was formed with
the band in the lead and the entire pop
ulace marched to the monument erected
to mark the spot of Jackson discovery.
Mayor Kimball was master of cere-
monies and introduced the objects and
reasons for the celebration in the fol-
lowing language:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
On behalf of the citizens of Idaho
Springs, l bid you welcome.
The event we celebrate here today is
ut only of local but of world wide i'm
portance, and it is meet that we should
assemble on this spot, and at this time
to pay tribute of respect to that band
of hardy pioneers, whose perseverance
in the face of untold danger and hard
ship we of this generation can hardly
appreciate, but which added untold
wealth to the storehouses of the ma
tions, made possible the settlement of
the vast Rocky mountain region, and
permitted US the enjoyment of manifold
blessings.
1t is not my intention to indulge in
any extended remarks, as we have with
US today some of those who participa-
ted in the stirring events of these earli-
er days, and to whom, know you will
take pleasure in listening to as they re-
count some of those incidents and ex-
periences. Again extending to you
hearty welcome. l take pleasure in
presenting to you one with whom you
are all acquainted, and who needs no in
troduc tion in this community, Mr.. La
fayette Hanchett.
Lafayette Hanchett, the donor OF
the ground whereon the monument
rests, presented deed to the city in
the following brief remarks;
"It's an old saying that large oaks from
little acornsgrow. No doubt you all re-
alize that every shaft sunk, every tun-
mel driven in these great mountains OF
Colorado, every pound of mineral pro-
dtked, every carload of ore hauled and
ey ry ton milled and smelted, is re-
suit of mining on this spot fifty years
ago by the Jackson party-a few ounces
of gold dust. Some years since because
of its associations, l purchased this
ground with the intention of conveying
it to the town of Idaho Springs at the
proper time. 1t is today my privilege
and pleasure to deliver to your Mayor
title deed to this historic spot. 1t will
know, be your privilege to preserve
its history"
Mayor Kimball: II accept this deed
in the spirit in which it is given, and on
behalf of the citizens Of Idaho Springs,
l thank you.
The principal address was made by
Justice Steel of the supreme court, and
we regret that his mastery effort can
not be reproduced in full for it was one
of the finest orations ever delivered in
the city and should be preserved.
Led by the band the school children
and audience sang America, and the
very hills repeated the glorious refrain.
Ex-Governor Alva Adams delivered
one of the best addresses ever heard in
the city, and he should be requested to
furnish the text to the city that it may