Gilpin observer., 1910-02-17
THINGS POLITICAL

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an excuse, was expected to smooth
over all the rough places in the G. o.
P. ranks, to the end that united
band could go into the campaign
this fall to win. Notwithstanding the
apparent harmony that prevailed, how
ever, it is well known fact that
Guggenheim is anxious to succeed
himself, while Millionaire Walsh is
also an aspirant for the honor; it Is
not known at this time what the out
come will be. OF course, the corpora
tions would be satisfied in either
case, but as the Honorable Bill Evans
has not yet been "seen" the program
has not been as yet outlined. No
matter what Mr.. Evans decided, the
same old fight between the friends
and foes of Simon would break out
anew and the result will be an easy
victory for Democracy.
That the southern part of the state,
notably Las Animas county. is abso-
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great coal corporation, the Colorado
Fuel & Iron company. is evidenced
by the recent mine disaster at Pri-
nero, where nearly one hundred lives
and the result of the coroner's- inves-
tigation. AS was to have been ex-
pected the company was exonerated
of all blame and already work has
been resumed under the same old
4 conditions, while the widows and or
phans Of the victims will have to get
along the best they can.
But the C. F. & I. is not going to
time, as State Labor Commissioner
Brake has taken a hand and with
| two deputies is now on the ground
and will conduct thorough investi-
cation. 1t is expected that on his re-
port such action will be taken by the
authorities as will force the company
A., to comply with the law and install
such precautionary measures as will
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disaster.
| In conjunction with Mr.. Brake and
his deputies, Frank Smith, president.
and William Crawford. secretarytreas
| Workers of America, are assisting in
| the investigation and providing relief
| for the destitute families of the dead
! in the millinery business in Fort Col
Inns, was visiting friends in Central
the latter part Of the week. return
ing home Saturday. Miss Drew is
we'll pleased with Fort Collins and re-
ports a good trade in her line.
Miss Bird Loughran went to Den
yer Saturday to visit with relatives.
John Cody, who is teaming in Den
yer, was an arrival Sunday evening.
He is administrator in the Bruhl es-
tate and came up on business in con-
nection with this matter.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Woods returned
Sunday evening from a trip to Den
yer.
NJ. X. Sullivan went to Denver Sat
urday morning. He attended the meet
ing of the Republican committeeman,
but didn't remain for the harmony
banquet in the evening. Mr.. Sullivan
doesn't take much stock in harmony
that Is brought about through an
overloaded stomach. He says 1t usual
ly isn't very lasting.
Mr.. Chris. A. Stahl returned to
Denver Tuesday morning, after a
weeks visit with relatives and
friends in this city.
John Bitter left Saturday morning
for Denver.
Chas. Mccoy came in from Perigo
Saturday, visited with friends, and
then went to Denver to remain few
days.
w. C. Fullerton returned Sunday
from a trip to Denver. He was down
on political business. Mr.. Fullerton
was one of those who was con-
spicuous by his absence at the "har-
mony" banquet Saturday evening.
Brooks Fullerton returned Saturday
from Denver, where he had been de-
tained on business.
County Judge w. C. Matthews was
in Denver the latter part Of the week.
OF course, he remained for the BAN
quet of the G. o. p. at El Jebel tenn
pie. He was much impressed with the
address of Mr.. Cousins and the other
speakers, but didn't think much of