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382
road turned over to Palmer.
382
seizure of stations.
384
Risley appointed Receiver.
385
DeRemer's forts in Cañon ..
387
Ellsworth appointed Receiver
387
lease canceled, peace restored
390
rapid extension of lines
391
completed to Leadville
470
Diamond Swindle - The great.
126
movements of Arnold
127
extravagant statements of.
128
sparkling ant hills
129
Arnold repudiated. 130
Gray's expedition to Arizona.
133
lecture by Gov. Gilpin
135
Dr. Wallen's theories
137
exposure ol the fraud.
138
catastrophe in stocks
141
where the diamonds were bought
I42
inception of the scheme
143
Arnold's letter to the Company.
144
death of Arnold.
145
Dill, Capt. R. G
452
founds Leadville " Herald"
475
Dixon, L. S.
388
570
INDEX TO VOLUME II
PAGK.
Dodge, D. C. 375
Dugal, Louis-Removal of.
171
record as a soldier. .
171
recommended for electoral messenger. 361
E
Economy-Practice of enforced. IIO
Eddy, Edward-Biography of. 448
Eicholtz, Col. L. H .. 96
Elbert, S. H-Appointed Governor, 155
Ouray's message to.
191
message to Legislature 1874. 208
removed by President Grant.
157
effect of removals in Denver
158
Evans, John- Entertains President Grant
155
Executions-Legal in Colorado. 150
F
Federal Appointees - First State ... 361
Felton, W. B .- Denounces division of State. . 486
First National Bank.
210
Forestry of Colorado-Extent of.
323
Fowler, Stanley G.
160-282
France, L. B. 481
Francisco, Col. J. M-Sketch of 251
Freight Rates-During pro rate war 395
Free Masons-Organization of
119
Fryer, George H.
435
Furnas, Gov. R. A. 178
G
Gavisk, M. J .- Editor and reporter 476
Geological History of Colorado
17
primordial condition of
18
first dry land, character of.
18
granites and gneisses
19, 20
Ancient seas, waters of.
20
Archæan Era, beginning of. 21
Palæozoic times
21, 22
ancient islands of Colorado.
22
Palæozoic Rocks, thickness of.
22-23
Silurian system.
23
Cambrian Period, life of ..
23-24
faunal remains.
24
crustaceans dominant forms of
24
Silurian rocks, thickness of
25
Devonian system, account of.
26
carboniferous system 27
Palæozoic Era, termination of 28
coal, conditions for formation of. 28
Mesozoic era
29
Triassic period.
30
Jurassic period.
33
Geological History-Cretaceous period.
35
Dakota epoch
36
marine cretaceous
..
37 Hayden's Reports, comments on 41
Laramie epoch. 42
coal bearing strata, age of. 42 workable coal seams. 43
extent of Laramie coal measures
44
Grand River coal field.
44
Yampa coal field. 48
La Plata coal field. 50
Raton coal field. 51
Northern Colorado coal field. 55
North Park coal field .... 57
South Park, Canon City and Tongue Mesa 58
area of Colorado coal fields.
60
quantity of available coal. 61
Cenozoic Era, account of. 64
Quaternary Period, account of 71
eruptive rocks and eruptives 75
ore deposits of Colorado 78
non metallic minerals and gems 89
Geological Surveys-By Hayden. 187 German National Bank-Organization of. 210
Gilpin County .
97-98
Goldrick, O. J .- Sketch of Denver by. 226 Gould, Jay-Precipitates Black Friday 181-182 secures control of Union Pacific. 392
manipulates Kansas Pacific. 400
Grand Canon of Arkansas-First surveys in .. 374
Grant, James B -Biography of . 450
Grant Smelting Company. 450
Grant, U S. visits Colorado.
155
recommends admission of State
180
Grasshoppers-Devastations of.
214
humorous anecdote of .. 215
W. D. Arnett's notes on 216
birth and habits of
217
destruction of by parasites.
218
remarkable cunning of
219
experiments for destruction of.
220
Greenbackers-Convention of in 1878.
488
H
Hadley, Wm. L. - Presidential elector 358
Hale, H. M .- Superintendent of Schools. 208
Hall, Frank- Removal of. 157
Hallett, Moses-Named for Senate.
358
appointed U. S. District Judge. 361
Hamill, W. A .- Ch'n Republican Cent. Com .. 487
named for the Senate.
492
Hard Times-Of 1876-1877
465
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571
INDEX TO VOLUME II.
PAGE.
Hayden's Geological Surveys 187 reports of. 189 Hicklin, Zan-Anecdotes of. 257-267
Hill. N. P .- Candidate for Senate
489
relocates smelting works
491
ardent political friends of
492
services in the Senate.
493
Hinsdale County-Organization of.
205
Hogan, W. F .- Founds Leadville "Eclipse. . 471
Hook, George T.
436
Holt, C. F
168
Hotchkiss, Enos.
205
Hughes, Bela M .- Sketch of A. G. Boone 251 nominated for Governor 332
Hughes, D. W
162
Hunt, A. C .- Executes Van Ilorn.
153
Huntington, Wm. S.
169
Hussey. Warren & Co
210
I
Irrigation-Governor Elbert's plan for . . 177
Western Convention called.
177
storage reservoirs movement for.
178
national aid sought.
180
Iron Mask-Sale of.
474
Irwin, Richard-Prospects Black Hills.
224
J
Jackson, Calvin-Expedition of
197
Jackson, W. S .- Named for the Senate ... 358, 492
Jackson, George A .- Diary of (See Appendix). Jacobson, Col. E. P.
James, Wm. H .- Biography of.
448
177
appointed Brigadier General. 463
Jenkins, John W. - Appointed Secretary of Colorado .. 157
arrival of in Denver
171
Jones, J. Harvey-Life and character of . . . 105-106
K
Kansas Territory-Organization of . 326
Kansas Pacific R. R .- Pro rate war with ... 93-392 short history of. 393-395 proposed extension of to Pueblo 99 consolidated with Union Pacific 399
Kassler, George W
210
Kellogg, S. B.
192
Expedition of to San Juan.
193
Kountze, C. B.
184-210
L
Lake City-Founding of
205
first explorers in. .
206
Lake County-Early history of .
425
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Lake County-bullion product of 478 Lander, W. W .- Conspiracy of. 159
schemes of to oust Bennett
160
attacks of on D. H. Moffat 163
transfers his cause to "Tribune " 164
Larimer, Gen. Wm .- Organized Denver Town Company 230
short biography of.
2.1I
Larimer, W. H. H .- Testimony of. 232 Las Animas Land Grant-The. 161
Robinson's report on. 164
Leadville. - Discovery of carbonates in
428
location of Iron-silver mines 430
winter of '76-'77 in ...
432
discovery of the Camp Bird.
434
first settlers in the town
435
development of the mines
439
remarkable yields of R. E. Lee.
441
discovery of Morning Star.
442
Evening Star mine
443
celebrated mines of
444
population of in 1877
446
made city of first class
447
establishment of smelters
447,
448
prices paid for ores.
45 [
condition of town in 1879.
452
miners', great strike of
460
declaration of martial law
462
termination of the strike
464
railways and stage lines
466
building of Clarendon Hotel.
468
other districts peopled from.
470
newspapers founded in.
471
daily "Chronicle" established.
472
daily "Herald" established.
475
founding of banks in
477
Smelters and yields
478
Legislature-First State.
362
second State.
491
Legislatures, Territorial (See Appendix).
Lessig, W. H .- Removal of.
157
Lilley, John G
..
168
Little Pittsburgh-Discovery of
437
early yields of
438
stock sales of
455
effect of collapse of.
457
Lothrop, W. C.
208
Louisiana-Territory of.
326
Loveland, W. A. H .- Named for Senate
358
purchases R. M. ' News."
483
nominated for Governor ..
484
nominated for the Senate.
492
572
INDEX TO VOLUME II.
M PAGE.
Macon, Thomas-Named for the Senate. 358
counsel for D. & R. G. R. R. 372 Morrison-Town of founded. 103 Moss, Capt .- Mining in Animas Valley 204
Manufactures-Appeals for in Denver I11
Marsh, Alvin
330
Mater, Charles-Biography of
435
Maxwell, L. B .- Biography of 242 Maxwell, J. P .- President of the Senate. 492
McCook, Gov. E. M .- Attempts to respite
Meiers .. . 149
administration of.
154
superseded by Elbert. 155
removes to Washington. 156
reappointed Governor ..
157
seconds Lander's conspiracy
164
Indian contracts exposed.
168
amount of cash paid on.
169
confirmed by the Senate 170
signs a divorce bill.
170
arrives in Denver
173
attempts to remove Judges. 175
second administration of. 1 So
opposes Enabling act
272
resignation of.
273
McCook, Mrs E. M .- Death of 172
Mears, Otto-Road builder. 205
presidential elector. 358
messenger to Washington. 360
Meeker, N. C .- Appointed Indian agent. 495
efforts to civilize Utes 496
troubles of with Indians. 498
warned of impending outbreak. 499
tragic death of 502
Meeker, Josephine-Relates story of massacre. 502
Meeker, Ralph-Arrival of. 502
Meiers, Theo-Trial of, for murder
148
German efforts in behalf of. 149
sentenced to death. 148 Paul J. Marshall. 283, 427
execution of 150
Meldrum, N. H .- Secretary of State. 487
Merritt, Gen. Wesley-At White River 501
Meyer, Angust R. - at Leadville 431
Moffat, D. H. - Appointed Territorial Treasurer 159
effect of on local politics. 159
Trustee Las Animas town site. 163
attempted removal of 173
summoned to appear in court. 175
attempts at blackmail 176 result of trial in court. 177
attempts to prevent panic. 183
appointed Receiver Colorado Central. 411 purchases Little Pittsburgh 438
Money Market-In 1872-1873. 109
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Morley, W. R. - Famous ride of. 371
Narrow Gauge Railways-Builders of.
104
miles of in U. S. and Canada 105 miles completed in 1873 365
"News," Rocky Mountain-Transfer of.
48 1
sold to W. A. II. Loveland.
483
Newspapers-First founded in Leadville 471 New Mexico-Bill for admission of 270
Nickels -First introduction of.
IIO
O
Odd-Fellowship-Founding of.
120
how funds were obtained.
I21
Oro Ditch and Fluming Co .. 420
Ouray, Ute Chief - Surrenders San Juan.
190
message of to Gov. Elbert.
191
commands release of captives
503
life and character of
.506, 512
death of.
510
P
Palmer, Gen. W. J .- (see D. & R. G. R. R) ..
Panic of 1873 .- Causes of .. 181
Parrott City-Founding of. 204
Patterson, T. M .- Elected to Congress.
213
pledges new State to Democrats 273
work of on Enabling act. 278
nominated for Congress in 1876 333
canvass of for Forty-Fifth Congress 339
contest in Congress. 343
sworn as Representative.
354
sends congratulatory message. 356
second nomination for Congress. . 434
Pierce, W. H .- Ch'n Republican Central Com. 489 Pioneers of Colorado-(See Appendix).
Pitkin, F. W .- Nominated for Governor. 487
biography of.
488
proclaims martial law 462
confronted by Indian war 494
conference with Ute Chiefs.
497
Platt, Col. J. H 279
Politics, Territorial-In 1874 212
Political movements-In 1876
330
Pollock, Thos .- Purchases Indian captives death of. 197
193
Presidential election-Of 1876
317
Presidential electors-First Colorado
358
Public Lands-Rapid absorption of.
179
5,73
INDEX TO VOLUME II.
PAGE.
Public Schools-Condition of in 1873 209
Pueblo- Railway agitation in ..
100
bond propositions submitted.
IOI
first annual fair of.
102
commerce of in 1873.
208
First National Bank in. 211
proclaimed capital of San Juan 486
Pueblo & Arkansas Valley R. R. 100
completion of.
367
Railways.
R
Denver & Rio Grande-Progress of 91
Georgetown High Line projected. 94
Colorado Central.
95, 98
Pine Bluff and Golden
95
Boulder Valley-Completed. 96
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fé. 99
Golden & Julesburg.
99
Kansas & Colorado. 100
Railways-Miles of in 1873
209
effect of on settlement, etc.
109
Reed, G. B .- Counsel for Santa Fé 372
Reminiscences-Of Colorado Pioneers
226
Uncle Dick Wootten.
233
Zan Hicklin and Mace's Hole.
257
Republican Party-Efforts to unite.
283
first State Convention of. 330
ticket chosen.
331
Rice, James.
367
Riethmann, John J 211
Rische, August. 436 Robinson Mines-Discovery of. 469 Robinson, George B .- Tragic death of. 470 Robinson, Wm. F-Business Mgr. "Democrat.' 476
Secretary and Treasurer "News" Co. 481
Secretary and Treasurer under Loveland. . 483 Rogers A. N .- App'nted R. R. Commissioner. 388 Rollins, E. W .- Treasurer Colorado Central .. 408
Routt, John L .- Appointed Governor 273
services as Second Assistant P. M. General 278
arrival of in Denver. 281
sworn into office
282
nominated first Governor of State.
332
sends troops to Boulder .
417
purchases "Morning Star."
442
named for the Senate.
492
Russell, Green -Discovery of gold in Colorado 227
S
Saguache-Builds first road to San Juan. 205 San Juan Mines-Surrender of by treaty 190 first explorations of. 192
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San Juan mines-emigration to in 1861
195
second expedition to 197
explorers from Arizona. 198
snowed up in mountains. 202
entering Baker's Park. 203 counties organized. 204
San Juan-Proposed new Territory of 486 collapse of movement for 486
Searight, T. B .- Appointed Surveyor General. 157 Shattuck, J. C .- Supt. of Public Instruction ... 487 Sheridan, Gen. P. H .- On gold in Black Hills. 223 orders troops to White River. 499
Shoup, Col. George L .- Rewards Tom Toben. 256 Sickels, Gen. T. E 96
Silver, Herman .- Appointed Register. 171
Smith, Capt. James T. .. 476. 483 Smith, John W .- Builds first woolen mill.
Smith, Sylvester T .- Appointed Receiver K. P. R. R 399
Stage Lines-Disappearance of .
105
reminiscences of.
106
lines established.
107
Stanton, Irving W
176
State Movement -- Revival of. I22
State Legislature-First.
357
State of Colorado-Attempted division of.
484
Steck, Amos - Removal of.
174
Steele, R. W .- (See Appendix).
Stevens. W. H .- Interview of with Walls. 430
miner and prospector. 428
Stimson, E. K .- Governor of San Juan 486
nominated for Auditor
487
Stone Amherst W .-- Appointed Judge. 175
abduction of .
413, 414
experiences of in captivity. 4 8
Strong, W. B. - Plans of for Pueblo.
100, IOI
schemes of for traffic.
377
St. Vrain & Vijil-Land grant of.
St. Charles-First buildings in
229
Summit County-Prospectors in
469
T
Tabor, H. A. W .- Established at Leadville .. 435
wins riches and fame.
437
sells to Chaffee & Moffat
438
buys Matchless mine. 444
nominated for Lieut. Governor
487
named for the Senate
492
Telegraph lines-In 1873. ..
209
Teller, Henry M .- Grand Master of Masons. . 119 takes part in canvass of 1876 334
nominated and elected Senator
358, 359
short biography of
359
574
INDEX TO VOLUME II.
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Teller, Willard-In canvass of 1876 333
counsel for Santa Fé R. R 372 in Judge Bowen's court. 380
Teller House-In Central City. 98
Territorial Legislature-Last.
2S7
Territory-Condition of in 1872. 146
Thatcher, J. A .- Bank president. 210
Thomas W. R .- Adjutant General I72
attempted removal of. 173
resigns office 173
city editor " News" 48 1
Thompson, J. B .- House of burned by Utes. . 498
Thomson, Sam T-Appointed Receiver. 175
Thornburg, Col. T.T .- Ordered to White River 499 tragic death of. 500
Thurman, A. G -Speech on pro rate bill. 398
Toben, Tom-Sketch of 254
Townsend, W. H -Affidavit of .. 170
"Tribune," Denver-Organ of Republic'n party 484
Tritch, George
211
U
Usher, Judge J. P .- Counsel for D. & R.
G. R. R. 373
Ute Indians-Treaty with ..
189
Violations of treaties with 494
nature of Ute Indians 512
Van Diest, P. H .- Statistical notes by
322
Van llorn-Kills Josiah Copeland ... 151
Vaughn, Champion-Editor " Tribune." 164
aids McCook's project. 166
Vickers, W. B .- Editor "News and Tribune."
481,484
W
Ward, Major Henry 474
Ward, Jasper D .- Sketch of. 278
advises Governor Pitkin 462 Ward, W. S .- Develops "Evening Star" 443
Watson, Joseph W .. 443
Weld County-Votes bonds to C. C. R. R 99
Wells, E. T .- Retires from the bench 175 White River Massacre-The. 495, 504
Whitsitt, R. E .- Lays out Denver town site ... 230 adopts Indian boy. 197
Williams, A. J 229
Williams, Parson Bill-Death of 239
Wood, Alvinus B.
430, 434
Wood, Samuel N 210, 225
Woodbury, R. W.
484
Wool-Exportations of. 112
Woolen Mill-First in Rocky Mountains
Wootten, Uncle Dick-Adventures of .. . . 233, 241 Wright, C. W .- Nominated for Att'y General. 487 action of in R. R war. 380
Y
Voung, Frank C.
210
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