Pueblo County, Colorado
Pueblo News 1873
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Colorado Daily Chieftain 1-1873
Land Office Notice – The following cases have been set for trial in the month of January, A.D., 1873: The Doyle estate, Monday, January 6th; the B.R. Boice estate, Tuesday, January 7th; Antonio Satello Pino, Wednesday, January 8th; John W. Brown, Thursday, January 9th; the estate of W.W. Bent, Friday, January 10th; Estafana Hicklin, Saturday, January 11th; John M. Francisco and Henry Daigre, Monday, January 13th; Romaldo Luna Boggs, Tuesday, January 14th; Romaldo Rite, Wednesday, January 15th; C.H. Hungerford, Thursday, January 16th; Wm. J. Thompson, Friday, January 17th; A. Clough, Saturday, January 18th; John B. Rice, Monday, January 20th. These cases are set for 10 o'clock a.m., of the respective days, and parties will govern themselves accordingly.
Colorado Daily Chieftain 1-9-1873
From the Cradle to the Grave - The following is a list of baptisms, marriages, and burials performed in the Catholic Church of Trinidad, Colorado Territory, during the year 1872. Baptisms two hundred forty three, marriages seventy, burials sixty six. P.T. Munnecom, Pastor.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, March 11, 1873
PUEBLO TO DEL NORTE
The Best Route From Pueblo to Del Norte - Stock in the San Luis Valley - Del Norte - Mail Communications - The Chieftain - A Very Interesting Letter.
PUEBLO, March 10, 1873
EDITOR CHIEFTAIN: - Having recently made a trip to the San Luis Valley, as far as Del Norte, it may not be amiss to give your readers a few facts gained from personal observation, inasmuch as that section is, at present, attracting much attention.
THE ROUTE.
chosen, was the old stage road to the second right hand road one mile beyond Johnson's, on the Gri ores, thence to Scott's, on the Huerfano, which stream was crossed, and proceeded up the south side, leaving Badito to the right, thence through Sangre de Cristo pass to Fort Garland. There are several roads from Fort Garland to the Rio Grande, neither of which, possess any advantage over the others, as far as goodness is concerned. There is but one road up the Rio Grande, which hugs that stream until Del Norte is reached. The crossing of the river, is, at present, seven miles down the stream from Del Norte. The route indicated, is about five miles longer than the road by way of Badito, but possesses the advantage of evenness of surface, and is free from rocks and boulders.
Doubtless the Abeyta pass is preferable at the seasons of the year, when good roads are the rule, and not the exception. Accommodations on the road for families and parties not desiring to "camp out," can be had at the Muddy, where our genial friend, Doc. Stevenson does the honors; at Johnson's, on the Grinores; at Scott's on the Huerfano; at Badito, where there is a comfortable hotel; those taking the Abeyta Pass will find Hamilton's on Abeyta Creek, a good stopping place; the two roads come together just beyond the summit of the mountains, and one mile and a half further on, is a good place of entertainment, kept by Mr. Stearns, called "Summit House." From the last named place, to Fort Garland, is twenty miles, then twenty five miles have to be traversed, to reach the Rio Grande. From this point, to Del Norte, is thirty five miles. The
VALLEY OF THE RIO GRANDE.
is fast filling up with settlers. There are still many ranches to be had. Mexicans have previously been the only tillers of the soil in this section. Many of them are selling out, going elsewhere. To say that this is a beautiful country, would only be saying what has been repeatedly said. To say that the soil is good, and land easily irrigated, in abundance, may be news to some. Good crops have grown in this valley, wherever agriculture has been tried. There is an abundance of grass land, and the grazing country is not excelled anywhere, and is unlimited. There is also a great deal of timber.
STOCK WINTERED
in this section are looking very well. Ten thousand head of cattle are being wintered on the Rio Grande, in the mountains, fifty miles above Del Norte, and are said to be in excellent condition. The writer has partaken of some of the beef of this herd, and does not hesitate to pronounce it excellent. Sheep are also in good condition, and line the mountain sides in all directions. The new town of
DEL NORTE
is located on a level plain just at the foot-hills, and is a well selected site. It is on the south side of the river, and to the present time, about forty houses have been erected. Each house is full - some to overflowing. They are mostly constructed of logs - a few being adobes. There is no lumber to be had. A water mill, located near by has been frozen up all winter. The steam saw, shingle and lath mill, has not yet reached its destination. The proprietors are men of energy, and will doubtless have the mill in operation in two weeks. Many logs had been cut in the mountains near by to erect into houses, but have been covered with snow for five weeks, and could not be hauled. The snow is fast disappearing, and dullness and gloom will doubtless give place to life and activity. Water of the purest kind is obtained by digging from 12 to 20 feet, while the Rio Grande river will supply all that is necessary for irrigating purposes. The river here has so great a fall that the town site can be well watered through a ditch two miles in length. Many of the inhabitants of Del Norte belong to that class known as "miners." These are patiently waiting the disappearance of the unusual deep snows of the past winter ere turning their steps westward again. They have great faith in what is before them. They calmly and earnestly, but not in a braggadocio manner, tell the story of what they have seen and what is their honest belief. The way these men have of "putting things," convinces one that they know whereof they speak. There is one blacksmith shop, one tin shop, one tailor, and four firms for general merchandizing already established there. Prices rule rather high. For instance: Flour, Mexican, $8 per sack; coffee, 35 cents per pound; sugar, New York A, 25 cents per pound; lard, 30 cents per pound; bacon, 25 cents per pound. Beef is cheap, 5 to 6 cents per pound. Grain is scarce all over the valley, oats being from 3 1/2 to 5 cents per pound. The people are generally of a good class. An effort has been made to start a rival town across the river, but seems to lack the confidence of any who have yet viewed the situation. At least no houses have yet been erected, and the site is at least fifty feet higher than the site of Del Norte. An irrigating ditch cannot be built there only at a large outlay of money. Many rich developments will have to be made before this can be a success. The miners living there are anxious for it to be made known, that the mines will not be accessible before the 1st to 15th of May, and it is folly for people to come there with little money, expecting to go immediately into the mining districts before that time. The timbers for the bridge which is to span the Rio Grande at Del Norte, are all on the ground, and it is expected they will be put in place by the first of April, to which time the river is always fordable. The future greatness of this favorably located place, seems to depend largely upon the success of mining operations. These proving good, a stimulus will be given to other operations, more especially agriculture, which can be prosecuted to a great extent. With these facts before us, it is not hard to predict that Del Norte will be to that country, what Denver is to Northern Colorado.
MAIL COMMUNICATIONS
with this entire section is too limited. A weekly mail is allowed, which is carried on horseback from Fort Garland by way of Conejos and Del Norte to Saguache. Much dissatisfaction is expressed at the non-reception of newspapers generally, more especially the CHIEFTAIN. Your paper is O.K. regularly at Fort Garland and parhaps at Conejos, but beyond those points subscribers are only sure of it when they have it in their hands.
Some attention should be immediately given to this matter, as two months can hardly elapse before the quantity of mail matter will be threefold.
J. U. H.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, March 11, 1873
Pueblo Lodge No. 17, A. F. & A. M. Pueblo, Colorado. Regular communications the second and fourth Thursday evenings of each month, at 8 o'clock. C. J. Hart, W. M.; Sam. McBride, Secretary.
Odd Fellows. Pueblo Lodge No. 9. I. O. O. F., meets every Tuesday evening, at 7 o'clock, at their hall over Rattberg's store, on Santa Fe avenue. John Gilligan, N. G., Robert Grant, R. S.
I. O. G. T. Emery Lodge No. 39 Pueblo, meets every Tuesday night, in their Hall in Craig's new block, corner of Main and Seventh streets; Rev. J. H. Merritt, W. C. T.; A. V. Bradford, W. S.
Hot and cold baths at Fairbank's.
Thermometer 76 degrees in the shade yesterday.
Major Elderkin has moved his office to the south side of the river.
Mr. Chase is in receipt of some fine specimens of ore from the San Juan country. They are destined for shipment to Europe.
Kemp & Dunlap keep the most orderly house in Pueblo, all their patrons testify to this fact, they will not permit any rough characters in their establishment.
STOLEN HORSE. - A dark bay horse, black mane and tail, rather thin in flesh, with saddle marks on his back, and two upper teeth broken off, is in the possession of the sheriff of Pueblo county, Z. G. Allen. The owner of said horse, can procure him from the sheriff, by identifying and paying charges.
RESURRECTED. - We are in receipt of the first copy of the Trinidad Enterprise, under the management of J. R. Winters. The paper before us is an excellent number. Trinidad affords the best opening in the territory for a live newspaper, and such a one, we believe Mr. Winters is capable of making the Enterprise.
LECTURE. - Colonel Jasper W. Johnson, of Oregon, will deliver the next lecture for the benefit of the Presbyterian church, on Saturday evening next. Subject, "The Future of America." A few pieces of music will also be rendered by a select quartette. Colonel Johnson is highly spoken of as a lecturer, and we hope to see the Presbyterian church well filled on this occasion.
NEW BUILDING. - We are pleased to announce that Geo. W. Morgan will in a few days commence the erection of a new brick building, adjoining the one he put up last summer. The first floor will contain a fine store room and an abstract and real estate office for the firm of Henry, Morgan & Co., and the second story will be devoted to offices. The building will be put up in first class style, regardless of expense.
PERSONAL. - Yesterday we were gratified to receive a call from Mr. S. G. Spencer, a member of the legal fraternity from Mississippi. Mr. Spencer has concluded to locate in Pueblo, and we hope in a few days to see his shingle hang out. He is a gentleman that we take pleasure in recommending to the citizens of Pueblo and vicinity. His advent among us gives the bar an able member, and Pueblo a worthy citizen.
PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. - The stockholders of this association met Saturday evening, Gov. Hinsdale presiding. The constitution as accepted, will be found in another column. A committee, consisting of A. Bartlett, A. P. George, and A. C. Foote were appointed, with instructions to rent a suitable room. The secretary was authorized to collect the assessment on stocks, the first payment of two per cent being now due. Hon. A. A. Bradford, Gov. G. A. Hinsdale, and Rev. J. H. Merritt, were appointed a committee to select papers and magazines. After quite a lively time of paying up, the meeting adjourned.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, March 14, 1873
COMMUNICATION.
BADITO, March 10th, 1873.
EDITOR CHIEFTAIN: - Badito is still alive, and buildings are being erected as fast as we can get material to work with. The country around is being settled up with good enterprising men, and I think that this summer will bring us two or three hundred settlers. Every thing is very quiet on the Huerfano. The people on the Cucharas are expecting a lively time soon. That notorious horse thief that was captured in Pueblo some eighteen months ago and sent to the penitentiary for a year, made his escape about the 20th of January. He was known at Pueblo by the name of William Leisley alias William Fox. This fine horse thief has taken up his quarters on the Santa Clara. I suppose he is now trying to reorganize his band and get ready for his spring's work, but I, for one, will warn him and his gang if they make a raid in this county against the farmers' stock, he will get something more than a year at Canon City. We have some rope left and we think we know how to use it. If we don't there are some fellows at Pueblo who do. Hoping a long and happy career for your valuable paper, I bid you good-bye.
A CITIZEN.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, March 14, 1873
Dupee hams at the City Bakery.
Linen coats were worn yesterday on the streets.
Vick's celebrated flower and vegetable seeds at Lambert & Wetmore's.
Don't fail to read the notice of the county clerk, Sam McBride, in another column.
Yesterday the thermometer stood at 83 degrees in the shade at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
WANTED. - Passengers for Fort Lyon or Las Animas. Inquire at the Drover's House.
Mr. S. G. Spencer, has secured an office in the Craig building, and is nicely fixed up. He is fast becoming popular with our people.
Kemp & Dunlap are prepared to fix you up drinks suitable for this warm weather. When you pass that way call and get one.
Dr. Thombs is putting up a fine brick residence on Ninth street. It will be an ornament to that part of the city when completed.
John Schwer hoisted an elegant sign over his saloon door yesterday. He is enterprising and accommodating, and keeps the best lager to be had in town.
PERSONAL. - Prof. E. G. Stroud has come down from the mountains, to visit his old stomping ground. We welcome him to Pueblo.
R. L. Hatten, a prominent hotel keeper from Denver, is in Pueblo.
The Theater Comique is closed, and the troupe gone off on an eastern and southern tour, under the management of Charles Vincent. Before returning, they intend taking in Las Animas, Fort Lyon, Boggsville, Trinidad, and some other minor points.
We fear that the police only did half their duty in shooting the unlicensed dogs around them. The residents of the upper part of the city would be glad to see them up there, revolver in hand. There is plenty of food for gunpowder up there - all the dogs are not found on Santa Fe avenue.
Another vineyard is under way in Pueblo. Yesterday Captain Wetmore ordered twelve hundred grape roots, or the Catawba species, from the Blair nurseries, of Missouri. The captain is at present preparing the ground for planting, and immediately on receipt of the roots will be prepared to put them in as good a spot for grapes, as there is in Southern Colorado.
Every person knows that this is the proper time to plant trees; and this reminds us that Mr. B. F. Holmes is prepared to furnish parties with maple, walnut and other species of forest and ornamental trees, and will warrant them to grow, or no pay. Mr. Holmes will plant the trees himself and care for them, and if they fail to grow will ask no pay. This is a good chance for all that want trees, and we hope to see a great many avail themselves of Mr. Holmes' proposition.
THE FUTURE OF AMERICA. - Our readers will not forget to attend the lecture by Colonel Johnson at the Presbyterian church to-morrow evening. The subject is certainly a good one, as it is hoped that the proceeds of this lecture will lift a debt from one of the finest church edifices in Colorado, and it will if it is well attended. Let every one go by all means.
Fritz Brown is the artist of John Schwer's new sign, the like of which is not in Pueblo. Mr. Brown claims that he can beat any painter in Pueblo on lettering, and can do it cheaper and faster. John Schwer says that new sign brought him in $25 extra yesterday afternoon.
Hot and cold baths at Fairbank's.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, March 22, 1873
IN LUCK.
Mr. M. M. Chase, now in our town visiting his son, Norton D. Chase, has lately fallen heir to a fortune of two and a half million dollars. The question of rightful heirship to the estate in England from which Mr. Chase's fortune comes, has been before the English courts for thirty or forty years. Daniel (?) Webster was formerly attorney for the heirs in this country, and his heirs will now secure a fee of $50,000 for the services he performed. As an item of news to our readers, we give the following interesting facts, in connection with this bequest, which we copy from an eastern exchange. The public interest has been excited to a considerable degree by the decision in the celebrated Chase will, case in favor of the American heirs, several of whom, are scattered over the northwest.
The vast property first came from a Sir Townley, of Townley Hall, living then in Lancastershire, to whom, in addition to his own estate, a vast fortune was equathed, consisting of estates in Leicestershire. Sir Townley had one son, who married and left a male heir; the latter never married, and to his sister Mary, the entire possessions of Sir Townley came in succession, and to her heirs. She married a man named Chase, to whom, she bore four sons, named Richard, William, Thomas, and Aquilla. Richard remained in England but the others came to America in about the year 1629, Aquilla settling in Newburyport or vicinity, Thomas in Rhode Island or vicinity, and William in Yarmouth, Mass. The amount bequeathed, was $385,000,000, of which was disbursed to the heirs of Richard, who remained in England, and the remaining three fourths by the recent decision is to be distributed among the American heirs. The decision was telegraphed to one of the Chase heirs, then at Louisville, and since that time, several meetings of the heirs have been held at Newport, R. I. A certain gentleman, one of the heirs, has spent twenty years in compiling the family record in America, and his labor seems likely to be soon rewarded, as the sum total falling to the American heirs, amounts to over $260,000,000.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, March 22, 1873
CARDS.
S. G. SPENCER, (Late of Mississippi.) ATTORNEY AT LAW, Pueblo, Colorado.
CHARLES W. DERR, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Santa Fe Avenue, Pueblo, Colorado.
DR. F. C. BLACHLY, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office over J. O. Jordan's store, Santa Fe avenue, Pueblo, Colorado.
FREDERICK VOLLRATH, ATTORNEY AT LAW, PUEBLO, COLORADO. Office with G. A. Hinsdale.
DR. P. R. THOMBS, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Pueblo, Colorado. Office - on Santa Fe Avenue. Also U. S. Examining Surgeon for Pensions. Office hours from 9 to 10 A. M., and from 7 to 9 P. M.
HENRY C. THATCHER, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW, Pueblo, Colorado.
WILBUR F. STONE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Pueblo, Colorado.
GEO. W. CHAMBERLAIN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Denver, Colorado.
A. W. ARCHIBALD, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office over the Post Office, Trinidad, Col.
GEORGE BOYLES, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW. Trinidad, Colorado.
J. A. FREY, MECHANICAL AND PROFESSIONAL DENTIST. Office over J. O. Jordan's store, Pueblo, Colorado. Painless extraction of teeth by the use of anesthesia.
DR. J. E. HARVEY, Office over "Cabinet," in the Berry Block, between 3d and 4th streets, Pueblo, Colorado. In the office at night.
G. Q. RICHMOND, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Pueblo, Colorado. Office on Santa Fe avenue, over Peabody & Jordan's.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, March 22, 1873
OVER THE RANGE.
What "Quack" Saw at Fort Garland - Colonel Pfeiffer, Tom Tobin, Etc., Etc. Special Correspondence of the Chieftain.
MUDDY STATION, COLORADO, March 20th, 1873.
EDITOR CHIEFTAIN: - The tide of emigration to the San Juan country has commenced to flow, and here and there along the road the traveler will meet conveyances of all descriptions, from a fine four-horse team down to the time honored burro and "Shank's mare," carrying parties of hopeful adventurers to our new El Dorado. Being curious to have a look at the much talked of Sangre de Cristo Pass and the San Luis Valley, I accepted an invitation, kindly given by a military friend, to visit Fort Garland, and will try to tell what I saw there, and my impressions of men and things in that locality.
From Pueblo to Badito there is little to interest the traveler, unless it is the stomach comforting view of divers(e) herds of fat cattle, feeding on the excellent pasture which abounds in that region, which tempts him to rub his "bonded warehouse" and "thank God for fat beef, and plenty of it."
BADITO.
At Badito things have a business-like look. Our old friend, Seabring, has made extensive improvements there, and the store of Messrs. Ferd. Myer & Co., under the able management of Mr. McMullen, seems to be doing a lively trade. Dan Freeman, whose familiar countenance used to be seen on the box of one of our stage coaches, does the honors at the hotel, in good style.
THE SANGRE DE CRISTO.
A few miles of good road beyond Badito, and then we begin the ascent of this well-known pass. The road wouldn't make a first class race-track, and I don't believe that Seabring could be induced to run "White Cloud" over it, though it might be a good place to try the relative speed of mountain sheep and wild cats. There is at present very little snow on the road, but it is covered with an eruption of stones, varying in size from a peanut to a "prairie schooner," and the "dornicks" are as numerous as were the tin cans around Cheyenne in the palmy days of 1867. But notwithstanding all this, the freight teams seem to get through somehow. We managed to make the trip without accident, save the breaking of a king-bolt, which damage was soon repaired, our careful Uncle Samuel being wise enough to provide spare bolts with his "light wagons." (It is a direct violation of Army Regulations to say "ambulance.")
THE SUMMIT.
After some hard scrambling on the part of the mules, and just a little improvised swearing on the part of the drivers and passengers, we reached the summit, and on our arrival there, came to the conclusion that we "had seen worse roads, but not much." At this point, in his "cottage near the sky," nearer to heaven than most dwellers in this mundane sphere will ever get, lives mine host Stearns, of the Summit House. He welcomed us to his airy home, and gave us a jorum of a most seductive drink, known to the initiated as "Blackstrap." (The derivation of this name I am unable to discover, but my friend, who is a New Englander, informed me that the component parts of the drink aforesaid, are rum and molasses, and that the receipt for mixing the same was brought over in the Mayflower by Miles Standish and Henry Ward Beecher's great grandfather. The Beecher ancestor was said to be very fond of this tipple, hence the mixed spirit and sweetness in Henry's discourses.) Here we were informed that the road through the Abeyta Pass was, though a few miles longer, a much better route, with fewer stones, and not quite so many perpendicular hills.
DOWN-HILL.
After leaving the summit we begin the descent into the San Luis valley. There is a marked improvement in the road, and here and there we pass the log cabin of some settler who has here erected his household gods (goods?) and plowed and fenced a few acres of land, hoping, we presume, to "grow up with the country." The commercial prosperity of this region, is represented by a log shanty, with a sign made of a rough board, bearing the word "W H I S K Y," written thereon with charcoal. We felt comforted as we gazed on this evidence of advancing civilization, and doubt not that somewhere around that cabin may be found the renowned "axis of intensity," which the great and good Gilpin, has located in the valley.
FORT GARLAND.
After leaving the hills, a short drive over a good level road, brings us in sight of Fort Garland. The first view of the post, does not produce a favorable impression upon the stranger. The plaster has been broken from the walls in many places, by the violence of the winds which prevail in that neighborhood during the winter and spring and the picket fences in the rear are torn down in many places, probably from the same cause. For this, there is no one to blame, but the government authorities, who, though they can find men and means enough to interfere in the political squabbles of the Southern States, are unable to spare a few dollars for the repair of an important military post. Inside, everything looks neat and trim. The quarters, though roughly built, are very comfortable, the walks and parade are as carefully attended to, as a gentleman's flower garden.
General Alexander is in command, and the officers at present, stationed there, are Brevet Major Jewett, commanding company D, fifteenth infantry, Brevet Major Caraber, commanding F troop, eighth cavalry, Doctor Happersett, Post Surgeon, Brevet Major Hartz, Post Quartermaster, and Lieutenant Pond. Adjutant. The force at the post, is composed of Company D, Fifteenth Infantry, and F troop, Eighth Cavalry. Neither of the companies are full, and it seems to me, that should there be any trouble in the San Juan country, this coming season, that a reinforcement will certainly be necessary.
TO BE CONTINUED.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, March 22, 1873
A case of spotted fever is the latest sensation in Denver.
A car load of Snowflake flour just received at the City Bakery.
Go to Wilson Bros. & Shepard, for your good heavy blankets.
The Chilcott mansion is nearing completion, and looks fine from any standpoint.
Kemp & Dunlap are always pleased to have their friends and strangers call on them.
The acequas on each side of many of our streets are being opened preparatory to the water being let into the big ditch.
Gurnsey's photograph gallery on Main street, is completed, and he is now ready to wait on all who desire anything in his line.
GOOD MEAT. - Those fond of good sweet juicy steak, should call on Billy at the Main street Meat Market No. 1. He keeps the finest and freshest meat in Pueblo.
Mr. N. W. Duke is putting up a neat picket fence around his residence, on Ninth street. It would be well if some more of our citizens would follow his example.
Pete and Henry at the Pueblo U. S. Saloon, are prepared to furnish you with comfortable, cool, and nice quarters to take a glass of beer in. Step down and see.
RARE CHANCE. - The undersigned has just arrived from Missouri, with a lot of fine American horses and mares which he will sell at reasonable figures. Call at the California Stables. S. P. Cox.
Pueblo beer is made of the best hops and malt, while the Denver beer is said to be made of glycerine and molasses. If you don't believe it, call at the Pueblo Brewery Saloon and be convinced. George Miller.
Through the kindness of Mr. Al J. Land, of the Pacific Livery Stable, we were enabled, yesterday, to get a good view of the many and extensive improvements going on in all parts of our city. The residences going up on the south side of the river are very fine. Prominent among the number is Maj. Elderkin's, Moore's, Carlile's and Field's - all of which are nearing a state of completion. The Colorado Central Improvement company are busy planting their trees, but unless they can soon be irrigated, we fear they will suffer from drought. The broad avenues, extensive parks, and wide streets can all be traced now by the rows of trees. The view from this place of the mountain range, is the best in the vicinity of town. There are a great many buildings under way, the owners of which we did not learn, and many more, we were informed, are under contract.
SAN JUAN MINES. - We learn from the Tribune that news comes from Washington that a new Indian Commission is to be organized forthwith, for the purpose of patching up a treaty with the Utes in regard to the San Juan territory. If the government would only allow the miners of the district to settle this question, there would be no trouble, no expense, and the question would soon be settled. We hope Arny will have nothing to do with the proposed new commission.
AN EAGLE SHOT. - Mr. S. W. Givens, who lives out on the Greenhorn, shot a fine specimen of the grey eagle, a few days ago. The bird measured seven foot three inches from tip to tip of the wings, and three feet from beak to tail, and weighed fifteen pounds. We saw the talons of the noble bird, and they measured eight inches. Mr. Givens, and a few companions tried to climb to the bird's nest, in the Greenhorn canon, but could not make the trip.
VERY PLEASANT. - Our senior devil was out "on a lark" evening before last. The occasion was that of a young folks social re union and candy-pulling, given at the residence of one (of) our most beautiful and accomplished young ladies. The above gentleman, being a duly accredited reporter of this paper, pronounces the affair a very recherche one, thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
Go to Wilson Bros. & Shepard, for nice, white, all wool blankets.
The Burt Brothers have for sale a lot of fine American horses. Among the number are some good buggy animals and saddle horses, together with a number of choice draught horses, all of which they will sell on very reasonable terms. Their stock may be seen on the corner of Main and Third streets, opposite Hyde and Kretchmer's wagon factory.
ANOTHER BENEDICT. - By notice elsewhere, it will be seen that our friend Mr. Wm. B. Hunt, of the National House, has "gone and done it." We wish William and his fair bride all the happiness that can possibly be found on this mundane sphere.
One of the pleasantest places in town to spend an evening, is at the concert hall in the Morgan block. The music is excellent. They give a concert every evening. No improper persons admitted.
Just received at Mrs. C. C. Rhoades' one hundred French and German stampers, for embroidery and braiding.
PERSONAL. - We were pleased to meet our old friend William Love, of Colorado City, on the streets yesterday.
Woody Hodgson is regaling Pueblo with his presence.
Mr. R. L. Hatten, of Denver, is down to Pueblo on a business trip.
Mr. N. O. Vosburgh, of Denver, is registered at the Chilcott House.
Tom Galbreth, of the Lower Arkansas, put in an appearance yesterday evening.
Our friend, Mahlon Thatcher, of the firm of Thatcher Brothers, returned from the east yesterday, where he has made quite an extensive stay, purchasing his spring goods.
Jim Warrant, of the Huerfano, who we opine is fresh in the memory of the Pueblo boys, dropped into town yesterday, "all fresh and hale."
Governor Hunt, with two or three other gentlemen, is in Pueblo, en route for the far-famed San Luis valley.
Hon. H. P Bennett, the postmaster of Denver, is visiting our town.
Billy Moore, of the firm of Moore, Carlile & Co., arrived in Pueblo last evening.
Joe Kenyon is spending a few days in town.
J. B. King, late of Denver, has opened a first class barber shop, opposite the Schuyler House, in South Pueblo. He will be glad to see his former customers, and endeavor to oblige all new comers. J. B. King, South Pueblo, March 14, 1873.
S. W. Bear is erecting a neat cottage residence on the corner of Twelfth and High street. This makes the third house in the same block, of this style of architecture.
If the street commissioner would level off a few loads of dirt dumped at the corner of Main and Eighth streets, he would oblige the residents of that vicinity.
The demand for that frozen Denver beer yesterday, was so great that John Schwer had to telegraph to John Good to send him fifty kegs of it by express.
There is a rumor to the effect that Mr. C. P. Dunbaugh has sold his furniture and lease of the Chilcott House to Mr. R. L. Hatten, of Denver.
One of the old boarders at the Chilcott House informs us that no better table is furnished in the territory, than is now set at that house.
The workmen are busy putting in the plate glass windows in the two stores adjoining the People's Bank, on Main street.
Cranberries at the City Bakery.
MARRIED. HUNT - CLEAVELAND -- In Pueblo, on the 9th inst., at the residence of and by Judge M. G. Bradford, Mr. Wm. B. Hunt to Miss Minnie Cleaveland, all of Pueblo.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, March 23, 1873
OVER THE RANGE.
What "Quack" Saw at Fort Garland - Colonel Pfeiffer, Tom Tobin, Etc., Etc. Special Correspondence of the Chieftain.
COL. PFIEFFER.
Your correspondent had the pleasure of meeting for the first time, Col. Pfieffer, the well known Indian fighter, and late commanding officer at Camp Nichols, whose name, in connection with that of Kit Carson, is a household word among the people of Southern Colorado. The colonel is at present undergoing surgical treatment for the effects of some old wounds, and, under the skillful care of Dr. Happersett, is, I am happy to say, rapidly improving. Few men can boast of more friends than Col. Pfieffer. His endless fund of anecdote, his unbounded generosity and kindness of heart, his good nature that nothing can ruffle, and above all his indomitable bravery, have won for him the respect and regard of all who know him. His health is so much broken that he will be unable to take the field this summer, and he spends his time telling tales, playing chess, and in deep speculation as to the coloring matter used in the manufacture of Mexican cheese.
MESSRS. FERD MEYER & CO.,
are the post traders at Garland. Of the reputation of these gentlemen as business men, there is no occasion for me to speak here. Few men in Colorado have worked harder or achieved greater and more deserved success in business than they. Their store here is managed by our friend Mr. Schmeiding, one of the firm, who has been a staunch supporter of the CHIEFTAIN, even in those blue days in 1869, when your correspondent printed two editions on brown wrapping paper and informed the long suffering public that the next edition would be printed on gunny sacks if the print paper didn't arrive. The post traders store is always the gathering place of the officers, and Mr. Schmeiding, assisted by his deputy, Tom Bartlett, does the honors of the house with a hospitality seldom met with, save in the far west.
A MILITARY CORONER'S INQUEST.
A rather amusing affair occurred at the fort recently, and, although strictly in the line of military duty, was a source of considerable amusement both to those concerned in it and to outsiders.
It appears that a Mexican came into the post a short time since, driving several burros. The soldiers, always ready for a lark, amused themselves by driving the unfortunate Montezuma and his long-eared family out of the post, and maltreated the unfortunate donkeys considerably. A short time after the owner came to Gen. Alexander and demanded payment for a burro which, he said, had died from the ill-treatment received from the soldiers. The general, suspecting an attempt to swindle on the part of the Mexican, ordered a board of survey, and a post mortem to be made. The following is, as near as I can remember, the wording of the report made to the commanding officer:
"The undersigned members of the board of survey ordered to investigate the cause of the death of a certain burro claimed to have been killed by soldiers at Fort Garland, beg leave to respectfully report, that the said burro, now lying dead, came to his death not from any ill-treatment of the part of the soldiers, but from a dispensation of Providence, aided and abetted by the epizectic. (?)"
TOM TOBIN,
the well known scout, Indian hunter and guide, the man who, they say, can "trail a grasshopper over a stone pile," lives a short distance below Garland. Tom is the man who killed the celebrated Mexican outlaw Espinosa, for whom the governor offered $1,200 reward. He never received the reward, and the last legislature voted him the magnificent sum of $200 in lieu of it.
During my stay at Garland Tom's daughter was married to a young man whose name I have not learned. A grand ball was given by the father of the bride and all the friends of the family, including the officers of the post, were among the guests. The display of blue and gold was "fearful to see," and all seemed to enjoy themselves hugely.
After the ball, a discussion occurred as to the relative dancing capabilities of an officer at the post and our friend, Joe Hoffman, the brewer. The dispute ended by a bet of a half barrel of beer between the parties, as to who could dance the longest, and Col. Pfieffer to hold the stakes. The colonel, being carefully gauged by Mr. Schmieding, was pronounced competent, and I presume the match will take place at an early day.
MUSIC.
They lack music at Fort Garland. Guard mount at a military post is a fine sight, provided it is well done and the music good. But guard mount with only a bugle, blown by a musician who, I have no doubt, is the same man who sounded the charge for Col. Miller at Lundy's Lane, is like champagne without gas, or a cocktail minus the bitters. Major Jewett informs me that he has a fifer and drummer somewhere on the road from Santa Fe; but whether the fifer has blown himself body and soul through his "ear-piercing" instrument, and the drummer vanished, like harlequin, through his drum heads, he is unable to say. In the meantime he watches and waits.
Our friend, the colonel, proposes to remedy this lack of sweet strains by introducing a string band, or as the worthy post trader will have it, a "string bean band." I think the idea a good one, and would give my views on the subject would space allow.
THINGS IN GENERAL.
Taking it all in all, Fort Garland seems to be an excellently managed post. The officers all are thoroughly posted in their duties; the men are well clothed and fed and appear to have a high regard for their officers.
Your correspondent desires to return thanks for the genuine hospitality of which he was the recipient during his stay at the post, and to wish the officers and others who entertained him while there, (in the language of a convivial gent long deceased) "pretty good luck."
Yours, QUACK.
Colorado Daily Chieftain 4-5-1873
We are informed that the mules stolen from the government at Badito on the 31st inst., were taken by Robbert W. Easter, late of the 14th Infantry and now of the 8th Cavalry. Mr. Sunday was in charge of the team, but Easter took the mules and Sundays' revolver while the later was asleep. Sunday is entirely innocent. The mules have been recovered but the thief is still at large.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, Pueblo, Colorado 4-16-1873
Kemp & Dunlap's, the best brands of cigars, and the choicest wines and liquors.
The finest and best variety of boots and shoes, at J. Berry & Bor.
The Woodbine, No. 444 Santa Fe ave.
If you want clothing for nothing, go to Adair & O'Rourke's auction store.
Charley Blake played a cruel joke on one of the staid boarders at the Lindell hotel yesterday morning. He fixed up one of the dining tables so that it would fall down by a slight touch, and then waited for his man. Soon he came and took his usual seat, and sat brandishing his knife and fork while waiting for his breakfast. Charley having got his breakfast, goes over and commences to talk to his victim about some telegram of another Indian outrage, and putting his hand on the table away it went, down on the floor in one fell crash. All his household goods, as it were, lay smashed before him. He, however, was equal to the occasion, for he sat placidly looking on the ruins, without a tear in his eye, and still brandishing his knife and fork over an imaginary table amid the jeers and laughter of habitues of the hotel. Hatten looked very bland, but he didn't smile much.
Colorado Daily Chieftain 4-16-1873
The Chase Estate
We learn by the Morning Republican, published at Scranton, Pennsylvania, that Mrs. Ruth A. Newton of Denver, Colorado, will be entitled to $6,500,000 of the celebrated Chase estate, of $260,000,000 awaiting claimants in England. Our townsman, George A. Newton, the lumberman, is Mrs. Newton's son.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, May 2, 1873
LAS ANIMAS LETTER.
The Town Site Question - A Military Colony Proposed.
LAS ANIMAS, April 25th, 1873.
EDITOR CHIEFTAIN. - With many others, I have been attracted to this place by the loud talk of the inside ring about its advantages and sure future prosperity. I have invested my little all, in a lot, house, and furniture, and am doing a fair shoemaking trade, but found promises to pay, numerous, and cash very scarce, except when the boys in blue get paid off, and then it is rather lively. When I first settled here, I was so mixed up in mind about the various claimants of the place, that I concluded it was all humbug, and that the United States would finally take the land. Now I understand that our Probate Judge has made an effort to enter the land for the town corporation, but has failed; the commission at Washington, decided that the land belonged to the St. Vrain heirs, who live, I believe on the Huerfano. I have a pretty good nose, and I have just smelt a huge rat, or rather skunk. It seems a certain gentleman has been trying to induce the soldiers to form a military colony, he or his uncle to be agent and to have certain profits. Can it be that they intend this, to obtain complete possession of the land between their eastern boundary and the Purgatoire River, and by the aid of the sympathetic cheating which those "Brave heroes of the war" are sure to get in Washington, turn us out of our pleasant homes, or force us to come to their terms? Time will show. In the mean time, I can only sorrow for the poor sheep that may be eaten up by the Coyotes this summer. Should my suspicions be well founded, I shall soon be homeless, and then who will care for a
COBBLER.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, May 2, 1873
Keneatche's Recommendation.
MUDDY CREEK, Apr. 30, 1873.
Keneatche, chief of the Monaclu band of Utes of New Mexico, was in this city last night. He has in his possession letters from L. Edwin Dudley, superintendent of Indian affairs in New Mexico, and from General Alexander at Fort Garland, which states that he is a good Indian, and entitled to kind treatment from white men everywhere. - Chieftain
Will the editor of the CHIEFTAIN be kind enough to let us know whether he saw that letter from General Alexander? General Alexander, if we remember rightly, whipped Keneatche and his band in Trinidad in 1866, and knows the character of that interesting red man too well to write him a very strong letter of recommendation. If the general has such a high regard for Keneatche, why did he order him away from the Cucharas a few days ago?
NIGHT HERDER.
The writer of the item in reference to Keneatche examined the letter of recommendation the "Big Injun" had in his possession, which he claimed was given to him by General Alexander. This was signed A. S. Alexander, Brevet Brig. General, and was either genuine or a most excellent counterfeit.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, May 2, 1873
SIGNS. -- Harry Leighton.
Hot and cold baths at Fairbanks'.
Free lunch at the St. James to-day.
The largest assortment of trunks and valices, at J. Berry & Bro.
Washtubs, washboards, and pails at Lambert & Wetmores.
The nobbiest Broadway style neckwear, at J. Berry & Bro.
Bartel's fine brick residence on Fifth street, is rapidly approaching completion.
Hon. G. M. Chilcott's palatial residence in the western portion of the city, will soon be completed.
Three or four day-boarders can be accommodated at the first house on third Street, west of Santa Fe Avenue north side of street.
LOST. - In this city, Monday evening, a navy revolver, with five chambers, loaded. The finder will please leave it at the city council rooms, over Berry Bro.'s store. Z. G. ALLEN, Sheriff.
Six boarders and lodgers and several day-boarders, can find comfortable accommodations and a good table with a private family, by applying at the first brick building on the right hand side of the Avenue above the Lindell Hotel.
Old empty oyster and fruit cans, dilapidated goods boxes, demoralized barrels, old boots, and "dad's old breeches," are neither ornamental nor useful, and should not be permitted to occupy vacant lots and back yards. Look to this ye ambitious property owners of Pueblo.
A stick of pinon cord wood is so deuced crooked, that you can't make it lay still while you measure it, and an attempt to cut it into stove lengths with (a) buck saw, results in it being divided into three inch pieces. In short, it is as crooked as the ways of a Credit Mobelier congressman.
Newspaper publishers in Colorado and the western states could not make a better disposition of one copy of their journals for the coming year, than to send the same to the Free Public Library of Pueblo. There it will be placed in a conspicuous position, and be read by thousands interested in the growth and development of the great west, and thereby its sphere of usefulness greatly enlarged.
The coming woman of fashion, is to wear all the hair she has, and all she can beg, borrow or buy on the top of her head, and this is to be surmounted by an inverted card basket, decorated with as much finery in the shape of ribbons, artificial flowers, laces and velvets as she can pay for, buy on credit or pilfer from her milliner. The dress of this expected divinity, is to be high-waisted, narrow skirted, bag sleeved and short at the top and bottom. There are to be no more trails, flounces, demi-trains or bustles, and the dear creature to whom we will offer adoration in a few months, will be as slim from the waist of her dress, which will be immediately under her arms, down to her enchanting pedal extremities, as the natural outline of her fairy form will permit of. We cannot tell whether we will like this outfit or not, but it is to be the proper thing as soon as possible, as it has already been adopted by the fashionables of the old world, so of course, the masculine pursuasion must say, "how charming," and fall in love with it on the spot.
The finest and best variety of boots and shoes, at J. Berry & Bro.
Go to Kemp & Dunlap's for genuine Havana cigars.
We received a call from Messrs. Pat Mehan and P. G. Lyons yesterday. Mr. Mehan has just completed his culvert contract on the big ditch, and assures us that the work will stand any length of time, at least until Pueblo is supplied with steam water works. Mehan and Lyons are among our first class stone cutters and masons, and samples of their mechanical skill can be seen at Nick Roy's, in South Pueblo, one in particular, representing a Masonic temple, which is about two feet in height, hewn out of solid sandstone, with various emblems of the fraternity cut upon the surface, shows experienced handiwork.
SHIRTS. - White, Cheviot, Pecole, and woolen, for men and boys, at J. Berry & Bro.
We will be grateful to the stock-raisers, farmers and wool-growers of Southern Colorado for any and all the information they may choose to favor us with, in relation to the present condition of their herds and flocks, their wool-clip, and their farms. We want to place before the public all the reliable intelligence we can gather in relation to these important industries, and cannot give detailed information from every district unless aided by those immediately engaged in these avocations. Send us communications, or call on us when in town, and we will thank, and try to benefit you as well.
CLOTHING, CLOTHING. - For man and boy, at J. Berry & Bro.
An English draft and French Norman stallion, and an American jack from the states will stand at the west end of sixth street, during the season. SAMUEL McFARLAND.
Auction sale of household goods at Adair & O'Rourke's to-day, at ten o'clock.
Just received, at Young & Co.'s, a lot of fine cigars, and Lone Jack and Fah Kee (?) smoking tobaccos.
That "Crystal" brand of old bourbon whisky, still attracts numerous patrons to Kemp & Dunlap's.
The present is the season of building (?) and cooing and mating with the feathered denizens of the earth and the air, and as we write we notice on a back shed which comes within the range of our vision, as we look out of our office window, a splendid old he-dove paying amorous court to a pretty, modest and gentle dovess. The handsome old fellow will probably win the affections of this yielding creature, and then happiness and all that sort of thing, and a cozy nest somewhere and a nice little family in due time. Sich is life.
Wilson & Alexander have about finished their map of Pueblo, and now offer to the business men of town, an opportunity to print on the face of the map, a business directory. They only ask about the cost of printing and paper, viz : two dollars per name, and we hope they will obtain the names of all our live and energetic business men.
Madam Gallotti's concert was well attended Wednesday evening, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, and all present, were satisfied and delighted with the performance. The madam is like most of the fair daughters of sunny Italy, a lover of the beautiful in music and art, as well (as) an artist with more than ordinary attainments.
Warm, glowing sunshine yesterday, with only an occasional gust of boreal wind, to remind us of the cold, chilling storm which swept over the country the two days previous. It is really marvellous how soon dark storm-clouds are dispelled by the sun-rays in this favored section.
Young men whose excuse for hanging around naughty places in this city, has been the absence of any resort accessible to them which possessed moral or intellectual attractions, should remember that the reading room of the public library association is open every day, and free to all.
Dwelling and tenement houses are being built in greater numbers this season, than at any previous time in our city's history. They are all occupied as soon as finished.
The very choicest eatables the market affords, served in superior style at the Pueblo restaurant on Second street.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, June 12, 1873
FENDO'S LETTER.
Along the Greenhorn Mountains - Huerfano Valley - Huerfano Park.
Special Correspondence of the CHIEFTAIN.
GRAZING.
This week I cannot send you any thing more than a desultory make up of notes, snatched by the way, on my short trip indicated in the caption.
From Pueblo, south-westward to Muddy Creek, a distance of twenty miles, the range is very poor, and this part of our beloved grazing country, must have experienced an unusually dry streak of luck this spring. From the Muddy southward the grass improves, and as soon as we reach the vicinity of the Greenhorn river and further on south and south westward the range is magnificent in the extreme. From the foot of the Greenhorn mountains, away east as far as the eye can reach, the rich, green, grassy billows undulate in gentle slopes down to the horizon, and promise rich nurture for thousands of herds.
At the Greenhorn post office, which is situated on Little Grineros Creek, thirty-two miles from Pueblo, the first road to the right leads into the San Luis Valley, by the Sangre de Cristo and Veta passes. The roads over the two respective passes fork in the Huerfano river bottom at St. Mary's post office. The road by the Veta pass crosses the river. The road over the Sangre de Cristo pass, as located by a late survey, passes up the Huerfano river on the north side and crosses at Badito. So far I have learned by inquiries from travelers, that the road over the Sangre de Cristo pass is the best.
The Huerfano valley is one of the finest farming regions in the territory. The soil is very rich, plows up mellow, and is easily irrigated.
Here, in the vicinity of St. Mary's, I saw living proofs that apples can be successfully raised here, and that apple trees will grow well. A Mexican ranchman there has bearing trees. I observed also, that Mr. T. W. Fouch, who has a ranch near St. Mary's and who is laying the foundation to what will be in a few years very fine grounds - had some very thrifty apple trees that will doubtless bear fruit this year. Mr. Fouch has planted various kinds of tree seeds, such as peach pits, walnuts, oaks, hickory and various other kids. Many of these had already sprouted, and some were considerably advanced in growth. The walnuts he planted last fall in a box, to protect them against mice, and buried the box in the ground, setting the sprouted walnuts out in the spring. The peach pits were buried all winter, cracked and transplanted this spring.
SHEEP AND CATTLE.
Mr. Fouch has a Spanish Merino ewe, which, when one year old, sheared a fleece of eighteen and a half pounds. This year, being now two years old, her fleece weighed twenty-two and a half pounds. He has about nine hundred head of Mexican sheep and improved breeds. Although the lambs came too early in the spring, a great many dying in consequence, the increase amounts to more than one lamb to each ewe. According to the gentleman's figures, nine cows and one bull, bought five years ago, have grown into a herd of one hundred and thirty cattle.
PERMANENT LOCATION.
An immense amount of travel passes St. Mary's, over the two roads, into the San Luis park and San Juan mining country. The settlers have a good prospect of the location of the Denver & Rio Grande railroad through here, which would probably cross the river a mile below the store. Mr. Fouch, on whose land there seems to be about the most convenient point of crossing, has offered all the ground for a depot.
There is a good flouring mill three or four miles above the store, and now a company is making preparations to erect another, on Mr. Fouch's ranch.
Just this side of the forks of the two roads over the passes, Mr. B. F. Howard is located, who keeps a wagon and repair shop, and does most excellent work at Pueblo prices. There is a great call here for wagon repairs. Mr. Howard, although not exactly keeping hotel, provides entertainment for travelers, as there is no hotel at St. Mary's. Mrs. Howard sets as good a table as one may find between Boston and the San Juan mines. While refreshing on her most excellent dinner, I thought the theory that "school-ma'ams" wouldn't make the good housekeepers, was about exploded. For Mrs. Howard is a lady of culture who taught during a considerable portion of her life, in eminent institutions of six different states; and now I can bear testimony that she ranks among the very best housekeepers in the valley. So, pitch into the schoolma'ams, ranchers!
THE BARBARIANS.
In many portions east the notion prevails that the territory is yet a wild and savage country, where the traveler finds little accommodation, and where we may scarcely expect to meet any more civilized individuals than scalping Indians, and wild "cattle men" whose hair has grown six inches long all over their whole body, and where, of course, the traveler is never trusted to a half-inch of halier strap. Let me cite one instance which will dispel these notions: On a former visit to St. Mary's I made the casual acquaintance of Mr. A. W. Burrows, of Yanckton, Dakota. This gentleman is quite a proficient geologist, and is prospecting in the Greenhorn mountains. I met him again in the mountains, and, as I had no team with me, he took all the representations of a stranger for granted, furnished me with his span of mares and light wagon to travel where I pleased, while he was digging in the solid rock of the Greenhorn. This would show a little more trust and accommodation than a traveler might expect in the vicinity of Boston.
In the Huerfano Park, I found beautiful farming valleys along Williams creek and other small streams, as well as on the Huerfano river, with plenty of pinon and magnificent pine timber, in the mountains near by. The valleys are well settled, and a great deal of land is under cultivation.
On the upper Huerfano river, about eighteen miles above St. Mary's, or twelve miles above Badito, I found an excellent site for a flouring mill, which is very much needed in that country, on the ranch of Mr. Hamlet. The ranch is situated between the Huerfano and one of its tributaries. A ditch has been taken out of the Huerfano, and is so located as to empty into the tributary, where a fall of forty feet may be obtained. Here is a good opening for a mill.
Mrs. Hamlet has a sweet little baby boy, the survivor of a pair of twins, who weighed two and a half pounds when three days old. Now, at three months of age, he weighs about three and a half pounds. May he never grow too fat.
FENDO.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, June 12, 1873
SIGNS. - Harry Leighton.
Pork and beans at the Cabinet.
Ice Cream, at Wells & Co's.
Milk punch and summer drinks at the Cabinet.
Another lot of furniture at P. J. Barth's.
Fruit and vegetables received Fresh every day, opposite the Drovers House, Santa Fe Avenue.
Dr. Steinberger, yesterday put up in his store a very beautiful and unique soda fountain.
The new bridge over the mill ditch on High street, is a good job and a great public benefit.
Rev. Mr. Hamilton's house has again assumed lofty proportions, and bids fair soon to be completed.
FOR SALE. - A span of good farm or draft horses and a new wagon. Enquire at the CHIEFTAIN office.
Kemp & Dunlap want to see you at their place on Second street, where you will find billiards and other amusements.
The busiest place in town yesterday was the City Bakery. All hands were hard at work filling a large bill of goods for the south.
At the risk of being accused of repetition and plagarism, we must state, that the cottonwood bottoms in and about Pueblo, are really delightful these days.
The managers of the Central Colorado Improvement Company, believe that every one of the thousand of trees set out on their grounds will live and do well. We think so too.
The boy Anderson, whose leg was amputated by Drs. Kallenburg and Tuttle, Tuesday, was brought in town yesterday, to be near surgical assistance. He is now at Burt's hotel, and doing well, all things considered.
There were four interesting races at Ford Park, Denver, Tuesday - two trotting and two running. These were well contested, and the attendance at the track was large. Altogether, so far, the first meeting of the Denver Trotting and Running Association is in every way a success.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL. - We hope that our citizens will not forget the festival of the ladies of the Episcopal church, this evening, at Lowther's hall. There is no question but all that will attend will enjoy themselves, besides assisting in a worthy cause. There is no charge for admission so that all can attend. Don't forget to attend.
It has been suggested that some arrangement could be effected with Mr. S. J. Patterson, whereby the water from his ditch could be turned into the "big ditch," and used by the people in the lower part of the city, until such time as the "big ditch" gets into operation. We know of several parties who would gladly pay liberally for sufficient water to save their trees from dying. Cannot something be done in the matter?
PERSONAL. - Sam McBride returned Tuesday from an extensive business trip.
We were favored yesterday with a call from Judge Russel of Rocky Ford.
Dr. D. F. Urmy, dentist, a gentleman just arrived from the States, paid us a friendly call yesterday. The Doctor contemplates locating in our city, permanently. We wish him and all other strangers success.
The partnership heretofore existing between Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Creesey, is this day dissolved, Mrs. Creesey paying the present debt of the company, and carrying on the business as before, with the assistance of Mrs. McGrew, of St. Louis.
FOUR LOAVES OF BREAD from the best of flour costs only a quarter at the Rough and Ready Bakery. Everything is sold cheap there, and for cash only.
We advise our friends who wish wine or liquors, to go to M. Eppstein, wholesale liquor dealer, Santa Fe avenue, opposite the O. K. restaurant. His goods are pure and prices reasonable.
English and Scotch ales and porter, pure Kentucky A.1. whiskies, always on hand at Hewson & Tetu's, who are always glad to see their friends.
For 18 K jewelry, made to order, or a good job of watch repairing, go to Burdick & Otero's, Third street.
Harness(es), bridles, whips, stirrups, spurs, cinchas, hobbles, nose bags, and all kinds of horse gear, at S. C. Gallup's.
Lone Jack, Fah Kee and Game Cock smoking tobaccos at Young & Co.'s.
Come and try the celebrated Lotta brand of cigars at Gordon's.
The best lemons and oranges in town at the Rough and Ready Bakery.
The best brands of cigars, smoking and chewing tobaccos, at Young & Co.'s.
A good assortment of California saddles at S. C. Gallup's.
Lunch at the Woodbine, from 9 to 12 P. M.
Ice Cream, at Welis & Co.'s.
Go to the Woodbine for pure liquors.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, June 12, 1873
DISTRICT COURT.
MOSES HALLETT, Judge., GEO. A. BUTE, Clerk.
THIRD DAY.
The first case called was the people vs. John D. Kinnear, charge bigamy, verdict not guilty. In the matter of the people vs. Robert Smith, charge larceny, the district attorney failed to make out a case, and the jury rendered a verdict of not guilty, without leaving their seats; Keziah Wildeboor and Nathaniel E. Newcome, vs. James Q. Doyle, jury trial, verdict for plaintiff $117.00. The people vs. James David, larceny verdict guilty; the people vs. Benjamin Hough, charge resisting officer, motion to quash indictment sustained; defendant discharged; Thomas Henkle & Co., vs. A. H. Snyder, default and judgement for plaintiff $380.92. The bigamy case was the only one before the court this day which excited anything more than ordinary interest.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, June 12, 1873
THE TENT SPRING TRAGEDY.
Statement of Mr. James Madden.
With a desire to do justice to everybody, which has always been a characteristic of the CHIEFTAIN, we yesterday sent a special reporter to interview Mr. Madden, who is now confined in the county jail in this city, and obtain his version of the recent Tent Springs tragedy.
Mr. Madden says that the affair originated out of the transfer of a lot of sheep belonging to Stebbins & Cater to himself and his partner, Mr. Duncan, in exchange for a spring known as the Benton Spring; that Mr. Stebbins had never claimed the spring, not even camped at it, but held another known as the Prairie Spring, at which place he had an unfinished stone house. The spring for which the sheep were paid was originally taken up by a man named Benton, who left the country, and Messrs. Madden and Duncan then occupied the place. Mr. Madden gave also, in exchange for the sheep, a spring called the Dripping Spring, of which he was the first and sole claimant, and also a receipt for about one hundred dollars due from Mr. Stebbins to him for wages. This sale was made on the 25th or 26th of May. The reason Mr. Cater gave for not making any disturbance about the trade was, that he could not make Messrs. Madden and Duncan give possession of the springs, unless they (were) willing to do so.
On the first of June, Messrs. Madden and Duncan having no team of their own, Mr. Cater moved their effects to the place at present occupied by them, and used some very rough language saying that he was determined to have the sheep back somehow. On the 2d of June Mr. Madden came to Pueblo to get provisions and lumber, and during his absence Mr. Cater returned to Messrs. Madden and Duncan's ranch, and said that he had been consulting the neighbors, and that there was to be a meeting of the vigilance committee at a place near by for the purpose of taking the matter into consideration. He also said that if those sheep were not given up, by the aid of the law or the vigilance committee, which he thought very doubtful, he would come and make a quarrel, and he would kill one of the party or they would kill him. He also said that he had been to the Cucharas, and asked Mr. Bragg to sign some paper relating to the matter, and that Mr. B. had refused, saying he knew Mr. Madden, and had nothing against him. Mr. Cater also told Duncan that he must sign a paper giving up his share of the sheep, or he wouldn't answer for the consequences; and that if he did sign the paper, he (Duncan) would not be molested. Duncan, being almost a stranger in the country, signed the paper, fearing that he would be taken out and hanged if he refused.
On Mr. Madden's return, on Thursday, he was informed of what had been going on (in) his absence, and was so much alarmed that he left the ranch and did not return until next evening. On Friday morning Mr. Cater came looking for Mr. Madden, and was informed by Mr. Duncan that he was not at home. Mr. Cater then rode up and down, looking about him, and told Mr. Duncan that he thought Mr. Madden was somewhere in the neighborhood hiding away sheep. This Mr. D. denied, and Mr. Cater then said: "When a man is in my state of mind, his worst thoughts are always uppermost. As for Madden, I have no mercy or pity -- he is a d--n son of a b---h." He then left, but returned in the evening, and agreed to receive Mr. Duncan's sheep on Saturday morning, at a point about a mile and a half below the ranch. Mr. Madden was well satisfied with this arrangement, as it would prevent a meeting between him and Mr. Cater, and he (Madden) feared that Cater would do him some injury.
On the next morning, the sheep were corralled ready for delivery, and Mr. Madden observed Mr. Cater riding up towards the corral. He immediately sent Mr. Duncan to tell him not to come up there, and also that he, (Madden) would not return his share of the sheep, unless compelled to do so by law. Mr. Cater then sent word to Madden that he would come back to see him about twelve o'clock that day. About the time mentioned, Madden was sitting inside of his cabin door, and observed Messrs. Cater and Creighton, who came riding up within a distance of one hundred and fifty yards of the house, where they dismounted. Cater then advanced a few steps, and then turned back to Creighton and said a few words to him, which were inaudible to Madden. He again started towards the house, and as he came, moved his pistol around on his belt. Madden's fears were excited, and he called out, "That's close enough, stop." Cater then drew his pistol and ran into the arroya between him and the house, and came out at the other side, pistol in hand, still advancing. Madden called twice to him to stop or he would shoot, and the deceased still advanced, and the fatal shot was fired. After Cater was shot, he staggered to one side, with the pistol still in his hand, and Madden, thinking he was only slightly hurt, call(ed) to him to put down the pistol or he would shoot again. Mr. Cater then rolled into the arroyo, and Mr. Madden, thinking he was badly wounded, sent Mr. Duncan to his aid, saying that he would go and give himself up to the authorities, and immediately left the place.
Mr. Madden deeply regrets the killing of the deceased, and says that he aimed low, with the intention of preventing Mr. Cater from coming nearer, fearing that he himself would be killed. Mr. Madden also states, in relation to the sheep transaction, that he has met Mr. Stebbens frequently since the trade, and that that gentleman has never given the slightest intimation that he considered the transaction anything else than a fair trade. He also says that Mr. Cater had stated that Mr. Stebbins had given him (Cater) credit for $500 on the books of the firm for his (Cater's) share of the sheep paid Madden and Duncan. After the sheep were turned over to Messrs. Madden & Duncan, Mr. Stebbins offered Mr. Madden $1000 instead of the sheep, which Mr. Madden refused, saying that if he had the money, he would buy sheep with it.
Should Mr. Madden be able to prove what he says he can with reference to this sad affair, it will place the matter in altogether another light.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, June 12, 1873
THE LAS ANIMAS TOWN SITE QUESTION SETTLED.
For some time past there has been an unsettled condition of affairs in relation to the title to the town site of Las Animas City, in Bent county, but now we are pleased to announce that all disputed points in this matter have been amicably adjusted, and that the land office at this place has granted a United States patent to the probate judge of said county for the said town site, under existing United States laws, in relation to the entries of town sites on the public lands of the United States. The settlement of this matter was brought about as follows: On the third day of the present month, the citizens of Las Animas held a meeting, and appointed a committee to confer with the original Las Animas Town Company, or its legal representative. This committee was composed of the Hon. M. W. Stewart, and T. R. McMurray, Esq., and in company with Probate Judge Russell, these gentlemen had an interview with the president of the original company, Col. Craig, and arranged the terms of a final settlement of the title. In this settlement, Col. Craig agreed that the old claim should be withdrawn, and the probate judge allowed to enter under existing laws governing such entrees on public lands, and in consideration of this relinquishment, the citizens of the town pledged themselves to respect, and have petitioned the probate judge to give titles to all parties holding deeds from the original town company, except all such parts as have been deeded away, and are now occupied and improved by other parties, said parties to be allowed to enter in their own behalf, and pay to those holding titles from the original company for the same, a fair and just valuation. This is a consummation that was much desired by all interested in the growing and pleasant town in question, and the amicable arrangement that has brought this about, illustrates the love of fair dealing and friendly relations with neighbors, that is characteristic of Coloradans.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, July 6, 1873
FENDO'S LETTER.
Living in Style - Huerfano Park - Turkey Creek - Surveying - A Few Vacant Tracts. (Special Correspondence of the Chieftain.)
SETTLED.
For the last two weeks I have been tramping over a small portion of the Greenhorn mountains, and shut up as I was, most of the time, in out of the way places, it has been impossible to send you any letters.
Now, Mr. Editor, if you are not accustomed to the mountains, you may think that, in two weeks time, I ought to explore a vast region, and be able to send you a mess of hash that would fill ten, or twelve columns, if they are the long columns of the CHIEFTAIN. But I can assure you that, in two weeks, I was able to explore only a minute portion of the beautiful regions about the Greenhorn range; and, during that time, my traveling was confined to about one-half of a congressional township.
Here, in township twenty-five, south of range sixty-nine, west I have stumbled upon a beautiful spot, on the west branch of Turkey creek, and have determined to locate here, permanently. I have located a ranch of 160 acres, for farming purposes. The location is near the head waters of the west branch, and a considerable portion of the tract may be easily irrigated, as I have water in abundance, pure and soft, and fall sufficient to bring the water to the highest plateaux, which form a part of the beautiful scenery of Huerfano Park. On some of these plateaux I propose to raise potatoes next year; and therefore, if your subscribers should become a little slack about paying up, I pray you entertain no unnecessary alarm, for I shall send you a few two and three pounders, rather than see you pinched and slab-sided.
On first coming across this tract, while walking with my wife, we were so struck with the beauty of the situation and the lovely and commanding views of the surrounding mountain ranges, that, after another weeks tramp over the hills and through the valleys, which disclosed many charming places, we still determined to locate here.
Our locality should not be confounded with the Turkey Creek north of here, which empties into the Arkansas river. Township twenty-five, north of range sixty-nine west, forms a part of the Huerfano Park. The three branches come together near the southern line of the township, and the creek continues through township twenty-six, range sixty-nine, and empties into the Huerfano river a few miles above Badito.
There are a few vacant tracts here yet, which might be homesteaded or pre-empted. I believe I could point out two or three quarter sections to new comers. The township is mostly settled by Mexicans, a great many of whom wish to sell out their squatter's right, before filing their homestead or pre-emption papers. Some good ranches may be had for from $100 to $500. The country is not adapted to extensive stock raising, but is chieftly a farming country. As yet there are but few whites in the Turkey Creek settlement. Among the early pioneers of this country is Mr. Mahan, who has a good ranche, prettily located on the middle branch, a short distance above its confluence with the west branch; and also Mr. Montague Garnard, whose ranche is located one mile south of Mr. Mahan's on the main Turkey creek. Mr Garnard has the western fever, and offers his ranche with about forty-five acres of crop for sale for for $500. Who ever knew the western fever to stop short of the jumping off place?
HOW TO LIVE IN STYLE HERE.
Our style of living is commensurate with the grandeur of pioneer life. We are camped in a tent, (two of us, Mrs. Fendo and yours, too humble to mention) 7 feet by 14. The tent has a partition as an extra appendage of palatial splendor, giving us a bedroom and a parlor. Our kitchen is as extensive as out of doors can make it. But
OUR GRAND AND EXPENSIVE COOK-STOVE
must astonish even native Coloradoans. Thirty-five cents, sum total! and one half day's tremendous hard work of Fendo. I built two walls of rocks and mud, about one foot high and seven feet long, and fifteen inches apart. In front I laid a piece of sheet iron, about 20 inches wide and two feet long, and which cost 35 cents in Pueblo, across from one wall to the other, leaving the front open. Then I covered the remainder of the space between the rock walls with flat stones and mud. At the end I left a fair and square hole for the smoke to escape just where I wanted it to. The whole affair is to be topped off, over the square hole, with a grand monumental chimney as soon as I have recovered from the backache. The machine works to perfection, and is an ornament to Huerfano Park.
A CHEAP SURVEYOR'S COMPASS.
I had no difficulty in finding the section lines and corners by means of a rude compass, constructed as follows; in a piece of pine board, about two inches wide and a foot long, I bored a hole in the center, and then whittled a pivot on a pole about five feet high, so that the piece of pine would work easily on the pole horizontally. Then I nailed two uprights to the piece of pine, about three quarters of an inch high. On these uprights I planted two pins perpendicularly, and then drew a thread from one pin to the other, at the foot of the pins and over the top of the uprights. I set a small pocket compass on the pivot so that the horizontal piece of pine would turn under the compass and the thread over it. Whenever I wished to survey a line, having found one section corner in the township, I stuck the pole in the ground, put the pocket compass on, let the needle settle, turned the needle 13 degrees 30 minutes east of north, and then, by means of the thread stretched over the compass, brought the two pins in range north and south or east and west. By measuring my steps I easily found how many would make a mile, and thus I found half mile and mile corners without much trouble, sometimes stumbling over them, sometimes missing a corner fifteen or twenty steps.
As I have stated before, I know of but two or three vacant tracts of irrigable land that might be occupied by homesteaders or pre-empters; and I would not induce immigrants to come in here in large numbers with the expectation to find plenty government land, and then go away disappointed. But many good farming ranches may be obtained very cheap. The country is very beautiful and picturesque, and well worth looking over by those seeking new homes in Colorado.
New-comers will find Mr. Mahan, whose residence I have designated above, willing at any time to give all information in his power. And up on the west branch of Turkey creek, the highest settler up, they will find M. Custers, who will be happy to show them sections and corners, and such vacant tracts and ranches for sale as he may know of.
Hereafter I wish to give your readers a more minute description of this portion of Colorado.
FENDO.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, July 6, 1873
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH. - Corner of Santa Fe Avenue and 7th Streets. Rev. Edward L. Greene, Rector. Services 10 1/2 A. M., and 7 1/2 P. M. Sunday School 12 M.
FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. - Corner of Main and 7th Streets. Rev. J. H. Merritt, Pastor. Sabbath Services - Preaching 10 1/2 A. M., and 7 1/2 P. M. Class Meeting 12 M, Sunday School at 3 P. M. Prayer Meeting - Thursday evening. Singing Meeting - Saturday Evening.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. - Corner of Court and 8th Streets. Rev. W. E. Hamilton, Pastor. Services 11 A. M., and 7 1/2 P. M. Sunday School 9 1/2 A. M. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday evenings.
SOUTH SIDE METHODIST EPISCOPAL MISSION - Occupy temporarily Mrs. Weldy's house in South Pueblo. Rev. W. D. Cornwell, Local Preacher, in charge. Preaching Sabbath at 2 1/2 P. M. Prayer Meeting, Friday at 7 1/2 P. M.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SOUTH. - South Pueblo. Rev. T. Pierce, Pastor. Preaching once in two weeks.
CATHOLIC CHURCH. - County Addition. Rev. C. Pinto, Pastor. Services 8 and 10 A. M.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, July 6, 1873
Mr. Charles W. Fowler, is our duly authorized agent, and is fully empowered to receipt for all monies and make contracts for the firm of LAMBERT & CO.
There was an insignificant war of the races on Second street Thursday night. The contestants, a negro and a Mexican. Unfortunately no serious injury resulted.
A westward bound train was thrown off the track of the Arkansas Valley railroad, by accidentally running over a cow on the 4th inst. No person injured, and but little damage done.
The band enjoyed the hospitalities of John Schwer, together with many of his friends, on the occasion of his birthday on the fourth. John knows how to entertain his friends.
We understand the excursionists up the Fountain on the fourth let off all their fire works at one time. No lives lost and no damage done to anything in particular, except the box that contained the pyrotechnics.
The announcement of the dissolution of the firm of Torrance & Co., butchers, which appeared in last night's People was made without my consent. I still claim my interest in the firm, and warn parties not to pay bills bue the firm until the business is settled. C. HURLEY.
Messrs. Hewson & Tetu have just received direct from San Francisco, pure California port and claret in bulk, as well as some of the finest brandy ever produced on the Pacific slope. We believe this is one of the first direct shipments of those goods to this city.
POSTPONEMENT. - The drawing of the Colorado Gift Entertainment, which was to have taken place on the 4th inst., has been postponed until the 1st of October, current year. To better facilitate the transaction of the business of the enterprise the office of the entertainment will be removed to Denver. All letters, hereafter, of orders for tickets should be addressed to James T. Ritchie, manager, Denver Colorado.
The Railroad excursion of the Methodist sabbath school of this city, and its numerous friends, to Edgworth Station on the Fountain on the Fourth, was in every way a success and altogether a very pleasant affair. The attendance was large and tha arrangements of the management, were so perfect, that all enjoyed themselves to the utmost. The ceremonies and festivities, were in every way appropriate, and all returned to their homes that night fully satisfied with the days enjoyment.
THE FOURTH IN PUEBLO. - The patriotism of Puebloites cannot be questioned, still their manner of celebrating the nation's birthday on Friday last was not loud nor demonstrative in any particular (way). Many of our citizens with their families, spent the day out of town, making up the party of railroad excursionists, and others found their way to Concordia Park and other rural retreats. Of the balance of our good citizens, some staid at home quietly and enjoyed the luxury of rest, while yet others, prepared for the culminating and most enjoyable feature of the days doing, the dancing party at Doctor Burt's Hotel in the evening. One of the pleasant incidents of the great day, was the appearance on one of the bluffs in our city, of our excellent brass band. This was very early in the morning, and really the city was awakened from the slumbers of drowsy night, by the melodius alarm of the martial drum, and the thrilling melody of the brazen horns. In the afternoon, the band appeared in our streets again in procession with the members of Hook and Ladder fire company, No. 1, and discoursed some excellent and appropriate music. The company, with the band paraded our principal streets, hauling their finely appointed truck and its appurtenances, and presented a very efficient appearance. A few of our most patriotic citizens displayed flags about their homes and business places. "Mine host" Hatten, of the Lindell Hotel, was prominent among these, he having decorated the entire front of his fine hotel with bunting, which floated out upon the delightful summer breezes, the dear old "stars and stripes" the honored insignia of liberty, and the revered emblem of our nation's integrity and greatness. The appearance of the Lindell, in its gala dress of patriotic bunting, was quite imposing, and Mr. Hatten done well in "hanging out his banners on the outer walls." Toward evening the repose of the quiet streets and the stillness of the peaceful summer's nightfall breezes were broken by the shrill pipings of childish screams and the hurried tramping to and fro of excited citizens, regardless of sex, race, color, or previous condition of servitude. The cause of this interruption of the usual quiet of the day was soon discovered to be an attack on some children, not far from Bingel's brewery, by a masculine sheep, which was well known in that neighborhood, previous to this fatal hour. We have not learned the extent of the injuries inflicted upon the children, but we do know that the poor buck paid the life-penalty for his temerity. There was no overt act in the execution of billy, and he did not receive the sentence that consigned him hurriedly to the great unknown world, where the pastures are eternally green, and where there are no naughty boys to tease, from Judge Lynch. On, no! everything was regular about his untimely taking away, for he yielded his half sheep and half dog's life to the demands of justice, according to its interpretation and execution by a policeman. In brief, billy died from a few murderous bullets, aimed according to law, by an official duly clothed with the robes of municipal authority, and was carried to his last resting place in an express wagon. Alas, poor sheep! The excitement attending the heroic slaughter of billy soon died away on the quiet night air, and all was so peaceful that echoes from the dancing music at Concordia Park could be heard distinctly. The real sounds of other dancing music were soon heard, however, as the dance had commenced at Burt's Hotel. But this will become the subject of a separate local. Altogether the day passed off pleasantly, and the railroad excursions and different parties who enjoyed the day out of town, returned without accident or mishap.
Every one invariably appreciates good bed and board for himself, and will strive to get it at all hazards; but a humane man will just as surely provide well for the stock under his charge. To all such (persons) we cheerfully say, take your horses to Morris' Pacific stables, where they will be sure to be well cared for, and on reasonable terms. Mr. N. Morris is the successor of Messrs. Young & Land, and is well prepared to board stock by the day or week, deals in hay and all sorts of grain, and makes a specialty of out-fitting pleasure parties and tourists for the mountains. Parties desiring to buy or sell stock, wagons, harness(es), or anything pertaining to a rig, can procure his services and be sure of valuable assistance. Those coming to the city with teams had better trust their keeping with the Pacific stables.
Wooden Ware at Lambert & Wetmore's.
LAND TITLES. The sales and purchase of real estate, is a business in magnitude surpassing any other branch of business in our country, and concurrent with our every day transfers and incumbrances, is litigation in quesiton of defective titles. Hence the importance of a thorough investigation of titles in the minutest details, before concluding a purchase or loaning money on real estate security. Thus, from the necessity of due care and forecaution, we have fitted up a complete title index, with all the auxiliaries, on the most improved plan. Our abstracts are a complete chain of titles, commencing with the government patent, reciting each and every subsequent transfer, grantees, grantors and all liens, leases, tax titles, delinquent taxes, mortgages, trust deeds, judgements, releases, and everything that in the least will effect titles. Our office, for completeness, safety and convenience, is not surpassed anywhere. We have carefully prepared blanks of every description and have every facility for executing deeds, trust deeds, mortgages, leases, and all things pertaining to a conveyancer's office, and the negotiation of loans. Our every day business, is a study and a record of titles, and we cannot fail to give satisfaction by furnishing our patrons with neat and correct instruments of every kind in our business. We have moved into our new office, next to Burt's Hotel, with every convenience for the transaction of business, where we will be glad to welcome our friends and patrons, and shall endeavor to merit your patronage and confidence by strict and careful attention to business.
Respectfully, HENRY, MORGAN & CO. - James D. Henry, Geo. W. Morgan, Ferd Barndollar.
THE DANCE AT BURT'S HOTEL. - A few of our society young men who may have, possibly, been disappointed in the matter of a social gathering in the country, got together during the forenoon of the Fourth, and determined to have a dance and a general good time at Burt's Hotel in the evening. Many of the fair ladies and gallant gentlemen of Pueblo who are known to enjoy the pleasures of the dance, were duly notified of the coming event, and invited to be in attendance. The result of this suddenly conceived idea was eminently successful, and at an early hour in the evening the spacious dining room of Burt's Hotel, brilliantly lighted and suitably fitted up, was thrown upon and filled with an elegantly dressed, joyous and fine appearing assemblage of ladies and gentlemen. There was an entire absence of undue formality and stiffness among those who had thus come together this delightful evening for social enjoyment and the exhilirating pleasures of the dance, and a genuine spirit of sociability and good feeling seemed to pervade the entire party. During the first few hours of the night the music for the dancing was provided by Mr. Fornia, his little daughter, not over eight years of age, really a musical prodigy, performing on the violin with the band with remarkable skill and ability. This beautiful little girl understands music thoroughly, and handles the bow and touches the witching chords of that prince of musical instruments, the violin, with the hand of a master. With proper culture, no doubt this bright little fairy would become a wonder in the world of melody. Of course the music provided by Mr. Fornia was excellent, and every one was satisfied, but at a late hour, to relieve this gentleman, Messrs. Kemp & Dunlap's splendid band was called in and discoursed most inspiring dance music in every way artistic and exquisite. We have never, in Pueblo, and seldom anywhere, witnessed a more pleasant gathering than the one that filled Burt's dining hall, on this occasion. Many really beautiful ladies were present, and all were exceedingly well dressed, notwithstanding the want of time for the usual preparations, so dear to female hearts, when they are about to enjoy the social intercourses and thrilling pleasures peculiar to the ball room. The gentlemen of this occasion, were, as a rule, well dressed, and were really a fine appearing assemblage of western men, gallant, sturdy, and noble-looking specimens of that genus homo. If it were fitting that we should especially mention any of the ladies present, when all were so charming, we would be compelled to select so many subjects for description, that even an imperfect glance at the loveliness of each would fill columns; but not being a Jenkins, we are saved this task, even though it might be a pleasant one. Dancing was kept up until an early hour, and nothing occurred to mar the festivities of the night. Doctor Burt, for his liberality in giving the hall, and all interest in the management of this delightful affair, have the gratitude of all who participated.
PERSONAL. - His Honor Judge Hallet of the supreme court of Colorado, will hold court at Saguache City in San Luis Valley during the week. The Hon. A. A. Bradford, H. C. Thatcher and several of the legal fraternity of this city, have journeyed thitherward. Yesterday our young and esteemed friend Tom. Bradford, took up his line of march for Saguache, we trust his fair locks will not prove an irresistable attraction to the noble Ute, and that Tom will preserve his hair and innocence while absent.
CONCORDIA PARK was visited by hundreds on the Fourth, who seemed delighted with the amusements and entertainments of the day. Music and dancing and target shooting, were among the pleasures, and all were participated in with great spirit. The drinkables, especially that ice cold lager of Bingel's manufacture, were indulged in patriotically, still everything passed off pleasantly and all returned from the park satisfied with the day's enjoyment.
Mr. M. Eppstein, the wholesale liquor merchant on Santa Fe Avenue opposite the O. K. Restaurant, with the enterprise characteristic of him, has gone to the mountains on a business trip, to be gone a few days. But he has left Mr. Essinger in charge during his absence, who will be pleased to put up orders for any one who chooses to buy. He tells us that they have received a recent invoice of extra fine Los Angelos Wines.
A CHANGE. - Mr. F. Speilker yesterday, puchased the Harmony Hall building, owned by Nick Brown, in South Pueblo, and leased the same to Fritz Brown, who will renovate and remodel the place for a first class lager beer hall and lunch room. In a few days, Fritz will have a grand opening, when he expects to see all his friends on hand.
Eighty three head of cattle, viz 12 beef steers, 4 years old and upwards - 8 beef steers, 3 years old - 45 cows, and 18 two years old, on hand for a short time, and for sale cheap at M. Fornia's auction stand on Santa Fe Avenue.
STOCK MEN - SALE OF THOROUGBRED SHORT HORNS - We will sell at private sale, one 4 year old bull, 20 months old, 3 cows with calves all herd book stock. See HENRY MORGAN & CO.
A new invoice of the Alden evaporated fruits at the City Bakery, consisting of pitted plums, pared peaches, blackberries, apples, whortleberries, sweet potatoes, corn, tomatoes and fruit jelly.
We offer to sell 10 shares of the Loan and Building Association at 10 per cent less than cost. Value $40.
CHAS HEITLER & BRO.
TO LET. - Two desirable rooms over the Woodbine, on Santa Fe avenue. Enquire of Henry, Morgan & Co.
Sam. McBride & Co. have the largest fire insurance agency in the United States. Call on that firm if you want the best insurance.
WANTED. - A situation in a hotel or private family. Good references given. Address Miss L. T., Pueblo, or inquire at this office.
Leave orders at City Bakery, if you want lime, rock or brick. S. G. Ward.
New potatoes, cabbage and onions, at J. Jenner's.
Milk punch and summer drinks at the Cabinet.
Houses to let. Apply to James Macdonald.
Knitting machines at Lambert & Wetmore's.
Key West Gracioses cigars at the Cabinet.
Fresh California fruit, at Jenner's, every day.
Selling off at cost at Sloan's auction house.
Ice Cream, at W. Wells & Co.
Pork and beans at the Cabinet.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, July 6, 1873
NEW PLANING MILL IN SOUTH PUEBLO.
Approaching South Pueblo yesterday we heard the buzz of saws and the hum of machinery, which was strange in that locality. Following the direction from whence these came we soon arrived at the lumber yard of Messrs. Hilliard, Gutshall & Co., and saw their new planing mill with steam up, and in full operation. This looks like business, and speaks loudly for the enterprise of its owners.
A number of the Railroad magnates of the country were to meet at Colorado Springs yesterday, to discuss the Railway interests of Colorado. We have received no particulars as yet, but trust they will decide upon measures that will secure ample Railroad facilities to every available portion of the territory.
We heard a rumor last night that a Ute was hanged a few days ago at Colorado Springs. This needs confirmation.
PICNIC AND DANCE. - On the fourth, in a beautiful grove on the headwaters of the "Muddy," near Cox's mill, about 35 miles from this city, the citizens of the neighborhood held a delightful picnic and dance. A large building was constructed for the occasion, in which dancing was kept up during the day and night. Our informant states that there were at least four hundred persons present, and that eighty couple(s) joined in the pleasures of the inspiring dance. A rare good time was enjoyed by all present. Among those from this city were the Hon. G. M. Chilcott, William Chapman, and Edward Dunbaugh, who drove in from that neighborhood yesterday. We congratulate our rural neighbors on their good taste and patriotism in thus happily celebrating our nation's birthday.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, August 21, 1873
TERRITORY OF COLORADO, PUEBLO COUNTY. SHERIFF'S OFFICE, PUEBLO, August 8th, 1873.
In pursuance of the above notice to me directed, and in accordance with the provisions of law, I hearby notify the electors of Pueblo county, that at the General Election to be holden on the second Tuesday, being the 9th day of September, A. D. 1873, the following officers are to be elected, to-wit:
One member of the Council to represent the Seventh Council District, composed of the counties of Pueblo and El Paso, in place of George M. Chilcott.
Two members of the House of Representatives to represent the Tenth Representative District, composed of said counties of Pueblo and El Paso, in place of J. M. Givens and Benjamin Crowell.
One County Commissioner for District No. One, in place of O. R. P. Baxter.
One County Clerk in place of Samuel McBride.
One County Treasurer in place of George W. Morgan.
One County Sheriff in place of Z. G. Allen.
One County Surveyor in place of Theodore F. Brann.
One County School Superintendent in place of Philip Zoeller.
One County Assessor in place of Raymond M. Stevenson.
One County Coroner in place of Dr. P. R. Thombs and such other Territorial and County offices as are by law provided.
Also, one Justice of the Peace and one Constable in each precinct of the county, and one Road Overseer in each Road District of the county.
Z. G. ALLEN, Sheriff. Attest: SAM McBRIDE, County Clerk.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, August 21, 1873
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
For Councilman - Seventh District, GEORGE M. CHILCOTT.
For Representatives - Tenth District, WM MOORE, of Pueblo, J. C. WILSON, of El Paso.
COUNTY TICKET.
For Commissioner, LEWIS CONLEY.
For Treasurer, JOHN J. LAMBERT.
For Clerk and Recorder, C. H. WILLIAMS.
For Sheriff, JOHN B. RICE.
For Assessor, MARK L. BLUNT.
For Superintendent of Schools, JOSIAH HUGHES.
For Surveyor, THEO. F. BRAUN.
For Coroner, DR., P. R. THOMBS.
For Justices of the Peace, C. J. HART, A. P. GEORGE.
For Constables, JOSEPH REISS, JOHN ALBERT.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, August 21, 1873
MR. G. GUS WITHERS is our regularly authorized agent, and we commend him to our friends in the city for their favors.
FOR SHERIFF. I hereby announce myself as an independent candidate for sheriff of this county. ALEX REDFIELD.
Get your furniture repaired at C. J. Barth's.
Two rooms to rent - enquire of Lambert & Wetmore.
Madame Q. Cumber and Miss Bella Ache arrived in town last night.
J. Rice is constantly receiving all late papers, magazines, &c.
J. Rice's stock of cigars and tobacco are the most complete and best selected in Colorado.
The most complete stock of blank books, stationery, gold pens, pocket cutlery and notions, is at J. Rice's.
Grand mass meeting at the Pueblo cigar factory, where cigars and tobacco will be sold at wholesale and retail, four doors below the post office.
John R. Lowther, Esq., is putting up a splendid addition to his residence on Eighth street. It is after the pattern of the main building, and looks neat and handsome.
NOTICE. - Parties who may suffer any losses in the shape of chickens, small dogs, etc., at the claws of our tame eagle, will please present their bills to us, and they will prompty be paid. LAMKIN & CHAPMAN.
Billy Macomb's meat market, at Charley Peck's old stand, on Santa Fe avenue, is winning golden opinions. What Billy can't do in the vegetable line - just give him a call, he will explain the rest.
The best thing that happened at the circus on Monday was carried out by one of our South Pueblo friends. He played it on the boys, and sold them vinegar for gin, and they didn't know the difference.
PERSONAL. - J. A. Clark, one of our old friends, paid us a pleasant visit yesterday evening. He has just returned from a short trip to Wet Mountain valley and Fairplay, and reports everything lively in these sections.
J. Q. Doyle paid us a pleasant call yesterday. Come again "Jimmy;" we will be glad to see you more often.
Charles A. Cook, Esq., receiver of the United States land office in this city, returned from Denver yesterday.
G. Q. Richmond, Esq., returned from Canon City yesterday.
Gen. B. M. Hughes, of Denver, is registered at the Lindell Hotel.
Our old friend Dick Irwin, Esq., is registered at the Burt Hotel.
We were pleased yesterday evening, to receive a pleasant call from A. E. Mathews, of Canon City, who has been spending a few weeks in Denver.
We were pleased yesterday, to receive a call from Colonel Ellis, U. S. A., the commanding officer of Fort Union New Mexico. The colonel has been up to Denver after deserters, and secured nine, which he is taking with him to Fort Union.
Dr. B. P. Anderson arrived home Tuesday evening, from an extended business and professional tour, looking well and hearty after his trip.
Colonel William Craig, is spending a few days in the city.
George Van Moll is on a flying trip to Pueblo. He reports the crops excellent on the Huerfano.
Uncle Dick Wooten is still in town. We met him yesterday, and he looks as hale and hearty as he did when we first saw him eight years ago. Uncle Dick traveled over a hundred miles with his family, over the mountains and plains, to see the circus.
We learned yesterday of the arrival in our city and permanent settlement of Mr. R. W. Lillard, of Stanferd (?), Kentucky, a practising lawyer. He has purchased a lot from Henry, Morgan & Co., adjoining Hewson & Tetu's store, where he proposes putting up a store sixty feet deep. He also purchased two desirable lots in Barndollar's addition, where he contemplates erecting at an early day a fine residence. Mr. Lillard's office will be with H. C. Thatcher, he having purchased Judge Bradford's interest in the office building. Mr. Lillard is a gentleman of means, and comes to us well recommended. We bespeak for him a kind reception from our people, and wish him success in life in his new home.
We are informed by a gentleman that came down from Denver on the train last evening that the track would be laid half way between Carson and Las Animas by the last of the week, and that by the 18th of October the iron horse will be running into Las Animas. We are very glad to be able to chronicle this fact, for it will make Las Animas in a very short time a city second only to Pueblo in size and importance.
Last evening while indulging in our evening meal, we were surprised by the receipt of a dish of the choicest ice cream we have indulged in since we became a denizen of Pueblo. It was made by Mr. Van Doren, who has gone into the business of making and delivering ice cream to families and others who may require it. This will be a great accommodation to our people.
We noticed an old toper on our streets yesterday, who declares that he is the great Jehovah, and, at the same time, claims to be his satanic majesty. Mr. Braden, one of our efficient police officers, informs us that this fellow has been laying around town dead drunk for about three weeks, and the consequence is that he has a slight tough of the "reptiles in his boots." Mr. Braden gave him his dinner, and ordered him to leave town in the shortest possible space of time, and judging from the alacrity with which he went for his "grub," we don't think he will be very long in obeying orders.
We met an old friend yesterday just out from the States, who has been traveling all through Colorado, seeking a location for business. He has been to the San Juan and Hardscrabble mines, Trinidad, Canon City and in all the nouthern towns of the territory, and says after a careful examination of the whole ground, that Las Animas city, in Bent country, is the best place he has seen for future prospects, and has decided to locate there with his family. This speaks well for our neighbor city, and we are pleased to know that her prospects are so good.
Our junior is indebted to S. M. Wagoner, of the St. Charles, for a beautiful boquet of rare and choice flowers, the product of his arden. The boquet is exquisite, and speaks in flattering terms of the taste and culture of Mr. Wagoner, in the arrangement and selection of the flowers. Our junior is taking extra good care of the boquet, and his friend Bob says he intends to present it to his sweetheart. Bob ought to know, for he is very intimate with him.
DISSOLUTION NOTICE - Notice is hereby given, that the co-partnership heretofore existing between Dennis O'Rourke and John S. Adair, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The auction and commission business will still be carried on by J. S. Adair, who will pay all indebtedness, and to whom all outstanding accounts shall be paid. Dated this 19th day of August, A. D., 1873. DENNIS O'ROURKE, J. S. ADAIR.
Our friend, George Richards, is delayed in town a few days, by the sickness of his wife, caused by a fright received by the runaway team, near the circus grounds, Monday night. Mrs. Richards is, however, improving, and will be able to return home to-day or to-morrow. Mr. Richards and wife, are stopping at the Lindell.
George Miller wants the people to know that Concordia Park is open every day, and that it is (available) to rent week days to picnic and other parties. There may be found at all times at the park a museum (of) his of various kinds, and the very best of lager.
The next attractive place in town to the circus last Monday was Kemp & Dunlap's. From morning until night, and through the night, it was crowded. Their liquors and cigars were (the) attraction.
NOTICE - The office of J. T. Gemmill is at his old shop, corner of Santa Fe avenue and Sixth street. Those indebted to him will please call and settle, without further notice.
We understand that Mr. Robert Grant received about two hundred head of fat, fine looking yearling sheep yesterday, all of which are intended for the Pueblo market.
The mailing clerks of the CHIEFTAIN office return heartfelt thanks to Hewson & Tetu for a bottle of "private stock," and hope they will do it again.
M. Fornia will sell at ten o'clock, this morning, a team and wagon, together with a lot of furniture.
New potatoes, cabbage and onions, at J. Jenner's.
Houses to let. Apply to James Macdonald.
Selling off at cost at Sloan's auction house.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, August 29, 1873
FENDO'S LETTER.
Topography of Huerfano Park. [Special correspondence of the CHIEFTAIN.]
Huerfano park is that section of country situated in southern Colorado which is bounded on the north (by) the entire linear distance of about 25 miles by the Greenhorn mountains, which range of mountains also forms that portion of the eastern boundary line running from the northeast corner of the park about thirteen miles south to the Huerfano river, at a place called Badito. From here the boundary line of the park continues south about six miles further, without any very distinctly marked natural line of division, running to the vicinity of the Black Hills, a low range south of the Huerfano. The southern boundary line is marked by the Vita and Sheep mountains (each of which is composed of two longitudinal peaks) for a distance of about ten miles; then by the Old Waldy mountains. The western line is bounded by the Sierra Blanca mountains as the southern portion, and the Sangre de Christo mountains as the northern portion of the line. In naming the Sierra Blanca mountains as the southern portion of the western boundary of the park, I rather mean the foothills of the same: or I may err here, and it may be the range east of the same, which to my knowledge has not yet been named.
The northern boundary line has a general trend east and west, and is also the boundary line between Fremont and Huerfano counties. The eastern line has a trend about due south, and for a distance of about five miles from the northeast corner forms the boundary between Pueblo and Huerfano counties. The highest peak of the Greenhorn range is situated at the nourtheast corner of the park. The southern boundary line has a trend west by about twelve degrees south. The western boundary trends north by a slight deviation west. The western portion of the southern line and the southern portion of the western line form the boundary between Huerfano and Costilla counties. The northern portion of the line forms the boundary between Huerfano and Saguache counties.
The northeast corner of the park is about twenty-four miles south and twenty-four miles west of Pueblo, or about thirty-four miles linear distance southwest.
Specific geography of the mountain portions of Colorado is not very specific as yet, nor well defined. Writers frequently make mistakes and parks and mountains are greatly misplaced. One writer of the CHIEFTAIN lately placed Huerfano park in the San Luis park, when in fact the western boundary described above divides Huerfano from San Luis park. For these geographical reasons (who wouldn't like to put in such a word as that now and then?) I have been particular in defining the location of the park.
AREA.
This park embraces about nine entire congressional townships, and fractional portions of seven or eight more. The entire area is approximate to 455 square miles. Throwing off one fourth for the roughest portion, there remains an area of about 341 square miles of such land as might all be utilized for agricultural purposes, were this a reasonable country, that is, did we have as much rainfall as there is in the eastern states. How much of this land can be brought under irrigation, will require some labor to estimate with any degree of correctness, but I will give the amount to the reader hereafter, as nearly as diligent inquiry and observation may determine the same.
TOPOGRAPHIC.
I am aware that the CHIEFTAIN circulates extensively in the states, and I believe that most of its readers would peruse with interest some practical descriptions of portions of southern Colorado, plain, truthful and ungarnished. These readers mostly expect to make Colorado their home. They are chiefly practical men and women, who care nothing for incipient touches or flowery rhetoric, which are of no account in giving descriptive information. But these people want to know just what kind of a country we have, how it looks, how it is adapted to agriculture, stock raising, etc., what comforts one may enjoy and what disadvantages one may encounter, what we can raise, and what we can't, how much it rains, and more minutely, how much it don't, etc. It is my purpose to give such a plain, ungarnished description of Huerfano park, and this description may in most respects apply equally to many other mountain portions of Colorado.
The principal stream of the Huerfano park is the Huerfano river, which heads in the western portion of the park. At Badito, on the eastern boundary of the park, the southernmost spur of the Greenhorn range is intercepted by the Huerfano river, which is crowded into a narrow channel by the rocky bluffs formed on either side. Thus the mouth of the Huerfano canon is formed. Here the traveler enters into the Huerfano park. Badito has one large store building, and a wing formerly used as a hotel, stables, and one dwelling, all very neatly built of adobe. At present quite a good stock of general country goods is kept by the Heidler Bros., of Pueblo. Passing into the park and up the river, the traveler will be surprised that the name of the caon was given to the portion of the valley. The bluffs at the mouth of the canon are not remarkably high (about 150 to 200 feet), and immediately after passing Badito the valley expands until, before one travels one and a half miles, a valley opens to the view of from one to three miles wide, with gentle slopes on one or both sides of the river, and nowhere are there stupendous bluffs that hedge in the channel. The first tributary the traveler encounters, passing up the river, is Turkey creek, which empties into the Huerfano on the north side, or left bank. Here we will leave the Huerfano and its fruitful valley, a description of which is deferred to a future letter, and follow up into the Turkey creek country, with which I am more thoroughly acquainted than any other portion of the park. A topographic description of Turkey creek country will also answer for many portions of Huerfano park.
To be continued in future letters.
FENDO.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, August 29, 1873
No hanging in Trinidad yesterday, as far as heard from.
For a good square meal go to the Drovers' Hotel, M. Fornia, proprietor.
Persons visiting South Pueblo should call on A. B. Darst for the finest cigars in the city. He keeps them.
The Colorado Medical Society will hold its third annual meeting at the court house in Denver on the first of the current year. Dr. W. F. McClelland is president, and Dr. D. A. Steadman secretary this year.
FOR SALE. - A first class billiard saloon on Santa Fe avenue, including entire outfit and stock of liquors, will be sold cheap and on reasonable terms. The parties sell on account of ill health. Apply at this office.
George Miller wants the people to know that Concordia Park is open every day, and that it is to rent week days to picnic and other parties. There may be found at all times at the park amusements of various kinds, and the very best of lager.
The first term of the Pueblo academy will open on September 8, 1873, in Craig's hall, under the supervision of A. B. Patton. It is designed to make this a first class school where children and youth may be educated as well as in the best schools of the east.
Billy Macomb is always prepared to supply the choicest meats, fresh fish, chickens and vegetables. Persons can always procure all they need in the vegetable and meat line at his place without having to travel all over town. Billy's market is the best in the city.
Henry Jurgens is still ahead in the meat and vegetable business. He has always in store the choicest fresh meats as well as bacon, ham, and all kinds of vegetables, fresh every morning. If you want the materials for a good dinner, give Mr. Jurgens a call; you will find him opposite the Drovers' Hotel.
We understand that Marshal Shaffenburg and a number of friends will leave Pueblo to-day for Santa Fe. It may be possible that the Marshal will stay over a day at Trinidad and see that no injudicious hangings take place while he is in that portion of Colorado. Be this as it may, however, all will end well in the south.
Letters addressed to the following persons are held in the Pueblo post-office for want of proper postage to carry them to their destination: Mrs. Elizabeth Watkins, North Point, Alabama; Mrs. Wm. H. Raymond, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Mrs. S. A. Turner, Oak Point, Illinois, and Mr. T. Cunningham, Denver, care of Ford's Hotel.
Undoubtedly, a great amount of bad feeling exists in Huerfano county, between the wool growers and cattle raisers. It is to be hoped that the candid and law-abiding citizens of all classes in this portion of Southern Colorado will take the adjustment of this difficulty in hand, and adopt measures that will prevent further disturbances.
The Golden Globe of the 23rd inst., states that "eight tons of ore were received at the smelting works the first of this week, from the Homestead lode, located on the headwaters of the Arkansas, over three hundred miles from this city. It yielded 117 ounces of silver to the ton." The sagacious business men of Pueblo should remember that this city is much nearer to this mine and all others in this section, than Golden, on a natural outlet from this district, and act accordingly.
PERSONAL. - M. A. Shaffenburg, Esq., and party, of Denver, are visiting Pueblo, and have taken up their residence at the Burt House.
James Clelland, Esq., wife and daughter, of Canon City, are visiting our lovely city.
Mr. John Rautschler, one of our numerous and prosperous stock men, is registered at the Burt House.
Our old friend P. K. Dotson, Esq., came in from his beautiful ranch last evening, and intends to abide in our city for a few days. He reports everything in a flourishing condition on the head waters of the St. Charles, and says that the politicians are rushing things in that section.
We met C. J. Reed, Esq., superintendent of the Territorial Penitentiary, on our streets yesterday evening. He looks hale and hearty, and is, doubtless, as full of life and vigor as ever.
The line of the Rio Grande railway, which is being pushed southward with great speed, is traversing the finest country in southern Colorado. This will soon place Pueblo in railway connection with the principal city south of us in Colorado, Trinidad, and open up the vast trade of New Mexico, and even New Spain, with all its historic associations to the merchants of the metropolis of southern Colorado. Pueblo must be the great re-shipping point for all merchandise to the towns and cities of New and old Mexico, and with railroads running southward, and securing us eastern connections, this will be accomplished as a matter of course.
Mr. M. Fornia, the new proprietor of the Drovers' Hotel, has already shown to the public that he means business and that he will keep a first class house without fail. He has expended a large sum of money refitting, furnishing, stocking and renovating the Drovers', and will make it one of the most attractive hotels in Pueblo. Mr. Fornia knows how to look after the comforts of his guests and has the means and appliances to do this with, and is a courteous landlord. Patronize the Drovers'.
Since making enquiries in regard to fuel suitable for smelting purposes in the Greenhorn belt, we have been informed that a bed of coal has been discovered recently in the Greenhorn mountains, not more than thirty five miles from Pueblo. This seems to be true coal, and we have been informed that the measure is extensive and favorably located. We will know more of this matter soon.
Get your furniture repaired at C. J. Barth's.
Colorado Daily Chieftain, August 29, 1873
A MYSTERY.
Louis Rowe, a Frenchman engaged in building a road to Bismarck hill, Upper Ten Mile, some seventeen miles from Helena, discovered on Saturday last, between the two forks of Lump gulch, a number of bones which he thought belonged to a human anatomy. Searching further, he found other bones as also fragments of clothing of a dark color; remnant leaves of a diary of 1866-7, the date (in pencil) almost obliterated; an old, weather beaten envelope, on which the name "W. J. Montgomery" is still discernable; bits of greenback currency of the denomination of $5, etc. The skull and larger bones were missing, probably snatched up and carried off by wild beasts. On one of the diary leaves, a memoranda of a promissory note was distinguishable, minus the names; and on another leaf, under date of October 6, 1867, this: "Worked on house all day." The mysterious disappearance in 1869 or 1870, of "Montgomery the auctioneer," may be traced, perhaps, to these blanched bones and mouldy papers picked up in the mountains about Lump gulch. Here, as in California, Montgomery was famous in his day, in the auction business. In San Francisco at one time, he was prosperous, and rapidly acquired wealth. Montgomery street in that city was named after him. With more coin than he knew what to do with, he invested the better part of his fortune in stock, which enabled him to leave California for Montana in light trim, financially. Here he had his ups and downs, until the date above set forth, when he suddenly disappeared, no one knew where. The diary and paper remnants to which we have referred, can be seen at Auerbach Bros., Mr. Hurst, at Ten Mile, having brought them to town yesterday. Who of our people can throw additional light upon this mystery? - Helena Herald
Colorado Daily Chieftain, August 31, 1873
HOW WE BURY OUR DEAD.
A Subject to be Generally Considered.
EDITOR CHIEFTAIN: - Some things that would be tolerated in a town of two to five hundred inhabitants are simply a shame and disgrace to a city of nearly four thousand people. A matter that in the former would pass unnoticed is sure in the latter to be a subject of severe criticism.
We have in Pueblo a cemetery. Its condition is to-day a disgrace to the city, the inhabitants thereof, and to common decency. It is a cactus prairie, daily visited by stock, and trampled over by herd and herder. It is a hunting place for rabbits and a grazing place for horses and cows. A few posts which an engineer may understand is all that marks the place, except the graves here and there, in an irregular and trampled condition.
Why, Mr. Editor, can not the city build a fence around the remains of its dead? Why can not trees be set out and walks and ditches made? The mourning friends could then plant the ivy and myrtle, could arrange the little yards or graves with taste, adorning them with flowers and shells. Not so now. The rudest slab, unless well guarded by a fence, made strong and high, is not safe, but is liable any day to be trampled down, and the place known no more to loving friends. Our cemetery is a desolate looking place. It looks more like a prairie dog village than a "city of the dead." Not a tree can be seen, no signs of beauty or improvement, e