Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 December 1904 — Colorado Mining (Strike Ends. [ARTICLE]

Colorado Mining (Strike Ends.

Denver, Dec. 1. —Following close on the announcement that Governor Peabody was to withdraw from the contest for governor the Western Federation of Miners has called off the strikes in Telluride and Ophir. In all likelihood the same action will be taken in •very mining camp in the state.

In fact a car load was given him at the various buildings he visited during the day — but one he received from Datto Facunda, a More, was of. grewsome character. The datto presented the president with his “pira.” a big knife, with which, he snid. he had slain three enemies; but as all was peace in the Philippines now “I have no more use for my pirat. I will give it to nobody but you.” The president made several brief speeches here, declaring the good will of the United States toward the llliplnos. Before leaving the president promised the Filipino scouts to make an effort to have them present itt the inauguration next March. A short time was spent in Machinery hall, and then the party was driven to the Electricity building and viewed the incomparable illumination of the Cascades. This ended the day’s programme and the party was driven to the residence of William H. Thompson, for an hour's rest before the banquet at the Tyrolean Alps. Promptly on schedule time, midnight, the special train carrying the president and party departed from the Louisiana Purchase exposition for Washington. The military and police guards were on watch, and just before the train started the president stepped to the rear platform and said “I thank you, gentlemen, for the kind attention you have shown me during my visit to St. Louis and I appreciate it very much.” Just as the train started President Roosevelt called “Good night, all,” as did the other members of the party who were on the platform.