The sun., 1916-08-28
HUGHES IN SOLITUDE
AT ESTES PARK, COL.
Republican Nominee for Presi-
dent Fatigued After Three
Weeks Campaigning.
RESTS FOR NEXT 4 DAYS
Thrilled by Cordially Of Big
Denver Rally-G. 0. p.
Prospects Grow.

Estes PARK. Col, Aug. 27.-Twenty-
FIVE miles from the nearest railroad sta
ton and with only one telegraph and
three telephone wires to offer a chance
Of interruption, Charles +. Hughes found
solitude here this morning.
Fatigued after three solid weeks Of
campaigning. In which time he slept In q
hotel bed only twice. the nominee has
let II be known that he desires perfect
rest during the four days he Is to re-
main here.
The windows Of the suite occupied by
MIR. and Mrs. Hughes afford a magnif-
cent view OF snow capped Longs
Peak, the Twin Sisters and three or -four
other heights Of the Great Divide. When
the sun Is shining all the chairs on the
hotel veranda are occupied. but In the
indoor shade the air Is 50 cool as to make
a log FIRE comforting.
Cheered by the success Of his meeting
in Denver last night Mr.. Hughes arose In
time to enjoy a mountain trout break
fast being going out to greet a hundred
villagers at Lyons at . o'clock this MORN
ing. lie shook hands with several men
md women and o or five Boy Scouts
and listened TO a group Of little girls
sing America" at the side OF his spe-
ciai car.
Enjoys . 10 Mile Drive.
The nominee and Mrs. Hughes both
greatly enjoyed the twenty-five mile
drive along Muxsin's Gulch from
Lyons TO Estes Park. Summer va
c~ationists from many miles around
had gathered here. and the arrival was a
signal for general hand clappinT. After
stepping from his automobile Mr.. Hughes
stood on the front steps of the hotel
and held an informal reception for twen-
~ minutes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes dincd in the
public dining room at noon and then
went for u drive through the valley.
only the chauffeur accompanied them,
even Frank II. Tyree and Sylvester
Br,erton. the bodyguard who had gone
with them on every previous outing since
the beginning of the tour. remaining be-
hind. The nominee appeared fairly to
revel In his freedom.
Mr.. Hughes was thrilled by the meet
ing In the Colorado capital last night.
| As ne said In his address In the Audi
torium. Denver. reserved for him the
bes, experience 81 the entire trip"
Residents OF the city said that while
the crowd was not so great as that which
| sought to hear President Wilson when
he spoke In Denver two years ago It was
a splendid %outpouring for IA city which
even the Republicans concede to be hope
lessly Democratic. Nearly every seat in
the vast hall was occupied.
Colorado Even for Hughes.
Philip b. Stewart. Republican state
chairman. declared after the meeting De
considered the hance OF carrying Colo
RADIO q little better than even. Demo-
cratic leaders made stronger claims, but
admitted that the meeting indicated
greater Republican enthusiasm than they
had believed existed.
The Progressives OF the State are not
a unit In supporting Hughes. bu, a ma.
jority OF the leaders are pack in the Re.
publican band wagon.
Archibald Lee. one OF the most promi-
nent OF the Bul, Moose of Denver. AMI
Clarence =. Dodge. n Progressive editor
OF Colorado Springs. were among the
members OF the reception committee yes
terday. On the other hand Ben Il. Lind
sey. who Is out for Wilson. is seeking re-
election as Judge Of the Juvenile Cour,
on the Democratic ticket.
MT. Hughes will remain here until
Thursday. when he will drive to Love
land and make a speech at the Larimer
county fair. Then the Eastern trip will
he resumed. Speeches will he made in
Topeka and Kansas City on Friday and
the party will reach 81. Louis on Sat.
urday.