The Northern Wyoming Herald from Cody, Wyoming • 1

The 1919 Session of the Legislature will be fully covered by special correspondents to the Herald. The forecast appears in this issue. Important legislation is coming up -looking toward the development of the state of Wyoming NORTHERN WYOMING HERALD Vo). XIII No 7. Wyoming State Solons To Convene at Capitol Jan.

14 The HERALD will cover fully the doings of the state legislature with forecasts of the legislation com- ing up from week to week. The reports will be non-po- litical, uncolored and in interest of no man or set of men. A complete file of all bills introduced will be kept at the HERALD office and will be open to those inter- ested for inspection. Trained news gatherers have been engaged for this service and the HERALD believes that its reports each week will be of such a character as well make it val- uable to all those who have the interest of the state at heart. Important matters will be wired from day to day.

Cheyenne, Jan. No more important session of the state legiststu has ever convened than that to assemble here on Janu.iy 14th. Questions I vital to the development and progress of the state must be decided, and on these decisions will depend in large measure just whet place Wyoming is to take in the reconstruction period resulting from the war. Soldier settlement, rehabilitation or reconstruction, whatever you call it, is unquestionably the biggest question from the standpoint of In just what measure the legislature embracing this opportuni ty will the state add to its material wealth and population. A liberal spirit will bring generous results; a pair tonious provision 'he rev erse.

Ss 'oral million men rolras- ed from miiit service or industry: will witness the aeekiug homes 1 the west. A chance to make good is something different in the great a proper presentation of the invitation will briny us our share. The interior department has pre par-1 ed a soldier settlement measure it; wants states to adopt, containing two provide the land and the government plans. Under one the state would provide the land and the government the money for improvements and look, after the colonization; in the other government would fumieh the land and the state make loans to settlers for improvements. The latter course ap, can most In favor In the west, where there is an abundance of public land, and the coming legislature mifellow with something along this lire It is important that early action be taken that the state may be ready to co-operate with the federal government.

Intimately connected with this movement is the revival of the state immigration bureau, the absence of which has lost the state in wealth many times the amounts pre-j viously appropriated. Some sible head, with ability to collect and: attratcively presept the state's invitation and opportunities, is urgently needed to co-operate with ever board or official the legislature suggests. Prohibition will be one of the first i matters considered, hilt it is safe to say the statutory date of closing the saloon in Wyoming will conform to the federal law of July Ist. It is generally understood that the Anti- Saloon L'eague will not press for an earlier date, and as the saloons must, close July Ist under the federal the wets cannot complain. There will he a few who will insist on an earlier closing date, but it be July Ist.

I'he primary law will not be wiped off the statute books. Since our newspaper discussion started a great many cases of cold feet have been discovered, and while many will in private damn the primary, few appear to have the courage to publicity oppose it. It looks now as though the law would be amended to allow state convention, for the nomination of primary candidates and the adop- tion of platform. This will in effect be a restoration of the old convention the string to it that if the defeats a popular candidate and he is so minded, he can run anyway. Governor Carey is known to be a good roads enthusiast, and it la expected his forthcoming message will make a number of strong recommendations along this line.

The state win ha asked to make a large bond issue for roads, and It is likely the legislature will agree to jnach to be determined by the solons keep an eye on the treasury hajancaa. Wyoming has a public debt of only and to offset tkki balds interest bearing bends gregating more than She can bond herself for roads without denting her credit, and is likely I to do so. A feature of the road legislation is I the proposition of the state highway commission to impose a tax of a cent a pound on all automobiles, the money to go to the state road fund and the autos to come on local tax rolls. This finds favor in many sections, but is being vigorous- ly opposed by members from the larger cities, who claim they would be injured by it It promises to be, one of the battles of the session. County division bills for at least! two, and possibly three counties are! I coming a prolific source of- lobbying.

The people of Star valley feel they want a divorce from Lincoln county; they are away off. by themselves, and insist they could to better advantage the local funds now expended in their locality from Kemmerer. Glen rock, center of the i Big Muddy oil field sad now rich in I taxable wealth and growing in popn! ation, feels it is time she became the 1 seat of government for the proposed county of Carey, taking off the western half of Converse. Douglas opposes, touch as Big Horn did when Park sought a divorce. While it is too early yet to make dieitions, it is likely if these two dis- tricts are-able to make satisfactory; showing of taxation and population figures, the solons will not refuse to! become sponsos for two more new county organizations.

Education will come in for much attention, and the legislature asked to pass upon the recommendation of the retiring state superintendent who thinks her office should be abolished and state educational matters hand- led by a board. The republican caucus will be held! the latter part of this week, and; not until after this important ses. sion will it be possible to even diet who is to be in the matter of I legislative offices and state ments. Aside from the list of five, passive and near candidates, al- ready printed in the state press, I there is nothing Gov. Carey has been deluged with applications, hut has given no inclination as to any 1 favorite.

These appointments will not he announced until after the legislature convenes next Tuesday, it is understood. Town Council Would Secure Hun Souvenir city council took the initiatory steps toward getting a cap-1 tured cannon and other war trophies to be placed here as a memorial to the boys of Park county who made the sacrifices for peace. The request was made Monday 1 night to the Wyoming delegation asking that the interests of the county be represented by them and pledging that when the trophies arrived they would be received with proper cercj monied and placed in position of peri manence where for all time they would represent the part this county played in the memorable struggle. Requests have been pouring in for war trophies and almost dvery city of importance is making application. Cody is right in line and the interests as looked after by the city administration will more than likely get the attention necessary to give to tho cdunty trophies of no mean character.

In making the request considerable atress was made upon the part this county took In volunteering its company of men under Capt Bennett and the furnishing of a number of i men which far exceeded the draft made upon it thru the regular nets of recruiting. Cody, Wyoming, Wednesday, January 8, 1919. Governor fcobeit D. Carey 1 IL 1 Wf first native son to be elected to the higest office in the state was inaugurated to office Monday when Robert D. Carey, of Careyhent, took the oath of office and entered upon the duties of governor of the state of Wyoming.

Mr. Carey is a native son, he has grown to manhood in this state, attended the grade and high school in this state, and only left the state to take higher education at Yale. Besides being the first Wyoming born man to enter the office of governor Mr. Carey also is a son of a former governor, Joseph M. Carey, who served his state from 1911 to 1915.

After the inaugural ceremonies Mr. Carey said: would be very ungrateful if I did not avail myself of this opportunity Jj ATTORNEY GENERAL, W. L. WALLS. W.

L. Walls been an attorney in Cody for seventeen years and has the reputation of being a very clever and able lawyer. He has always taken a keen interest in politics and has been the leader of the Republican forces for many years. Not caring for political preferment himself, Us selections for tho tickets have un-1 ually been winners and his counsel and advice in matters pretaining to tiie welfare of the state and nation to express to the people of Wyoming my appreciation of the result of thp recent election. lam indebted to thd voters of the state for the high euvee which I have just assumed and I desire at this time to thank them for their support and for the honor that they have conferred upon me.

realize I have acquired a mansized job. I wish to fill it creditably Whether I succeed or fail depends to a large extent upon myself as I can transfer to others but a small portion of the obligations I have assumed. On the other hand I know I cannot succeed unless I am surrounded by assistants whose ability and loyalty to the state and to myself cannot be questioned. little can be accomplished unless I (continued on page 8.) always had attentive listeners. He has been state committeeman for seven years and such gave his time and attention to the needs of the party.

His appointment as attorney general comes as a well deserved ward fear faithful service and- place the duties of that office in the hands i of a man fully capable of discharge i ing them in the interests of the public and with credit to himself and the i administration. New County Officers Assume Program New Board Organizes The new board of Park county Commissioners organized by the election of Abbott Williams of Powell as chairman Tuesday. By precedent he was the logical candidate and the selection will insure the proceedings of the board being carried on in a business like manner. While a man of decided opinions he is open to reason and the final conclusions and action is for the best interest of all concerned. He is a man of the Roosevelt type of mind in that he gets right at results without waste of time and is able to turn a vast amount of work in the time it would take other men to get into action, Webster and Watkins New-Elects Charles Webster was re-elected to his place from the Meeteetse section being the choice of that valley with-! out opposition.

Before his candidacy was announced Don Adams came out, but when it was learned that Mr! Webster had finally yielded to the urging of his friends, Mr. Adams graciously withdrew and left the field clear to Mr. Webster. His work the past two years in the board has been satisfactory to the entire county. He is a man who takes no arbitrary stand and brings that trait of common horse sense so uncommon in the world into his public life.

The results are constructive. Meeteetse and the entire county are to be congratulated upon the representation they have at the county capitol. Sanford Watkins, or as he is known by everyone in this section, was not present at the first meeting of the board, being east on business which could not be ed. He will likely take the oath of office at the February term, Mr. Watkins was a popular selection of the Cody community for commissioner and the vote he received over the county indicated his high standing as a business man and the wide acquaintance he enjoys.

Mr. Watkins will bring to the office of commissioner the training which has developed a successful personal business and the experience he has had in dealing with men and problems will come in good stead in his new duties in public life. Other Changes Major E. S. Hoopes is no longer sheriff.

This popular offfficial laid 1 aside the duties of the office on Monday night and W. T. Barber, who has been undersheriff for two terms takes the position. R. L.

Donley has moved his law books and furniture to the Holm block and J. H. Van Horn is the new county attorney. H. F.

Bell, county surveyor, James Rousseau. clerk; George S. Russell, clerk of the court: Miss Nellie Underwood, countv superintendent of schools and Ora assessor, still hold their jobs bv the almost unanimous voice of the people. Powell Furnishes Treasurer R. D.

Livingston of Powell wielded the nen ami thumned the kevs of the adding machine like a veteran Will Yah Wplo Starving Thousands in Fast A drive is scheduled for next week to supply funds for the carrying on of the relief for the Armenian and Syrian starring thousands will be staged in this county according to a wire received today from W. It. Wade of Powell. Park county chairman for this campaign. Dave Jones has charge of the Cody drive and preparations are being made to make it as successful as former drives of this character.

There has been a bill presented in congress for the carrying on of relief for the suffering in Europe, but according to a cablegram from our president in Europe in no way alleviates the necesity of making this campaign one of nation wide success and Park county is called upon to generously do its part. The cablegram follows: Cheyenne, Jan. 8, 1919 W. R. Wade, County Chairman, Powell, Wyoming.

appropriation asked of for handling food relief is not intended or in any to take the place of the subscription by being asked for the relief and rehabilitation in the near east I hope that this will not in any way be interrupted or reduced. The need is Immediate and very great WOODROW WILSON a Year in Advance. Copy 6c countant. He took his new position Tuesday morning and will the servant for two years and i perhaps longer. He brings with him from Powell a most interesting family i which has already entered the church i and social life of the community.

The i people of this section are pleased i to welcome the Livingstons to their i midst. 1 Mr. and Mrs. A. P.

Libby will close 1 their work within the next few days. i Mr. Libby has given close attention i to the duties of his office and has handled the work to the entire satisfaction of all. Under his regime the delinquent list has been lowered until it occupies an almost neglifile I place in the annual advertisement. Mr.

Libby has been ably assisted by Mrs. Libby as deputy and their of: fice has always been a favorite place I for callers. G. A. Holm Retires G.

A. Holm retired as commission. er after four years of service to the county. His work has been along the same painstaking and carefrl lines which has characterized his public and private life. He has been a good servant of the people, and while all did not agree with his policies of economy it has worked out to the extent that the county warrants are cashable at par and the work done for the county is purchased at a much lower figure than under the old system of discounting warrants.

Prior to the commissionership Mr. Holm was county treasurer. Constructive Administration Road building has been carried along constructive lines during ihe ust two years of the retiring boa.d, rha commissioners making this their first business. The term saw the purchase of machinery of a type calculated to build permanent reads and the work done I the past season demonstrated the wisdom of the rather heavy outlay necessary to acquire the property. I In the Powell section under the direction of Commissioner Abbott Williams, the work was carried on in a thorough manner and many miles of graded and crowned roads were constructed on tlTfe project which will be money savers to the county for many years to come.

Much of this work was done on the south side of the railroad track and the people of the Cody section as a whole are not aware of the high character of these highways. They have proved a great saving and convenience to the farmers in marketing their crops and made possible a trip to town in all kinds of weather. The policy of the Powell section for the year 1919 according to Commissioner Williams will be to put the rural mail routes and the school wagon routes in good condition as trunk lines on the project and connect up as soon as practicable the tributary roads. The plan is comnrehensive enough to put every road leading into the towns so well drained and crowned to make them passable in all sorts of weather. The soil conditions are such as to make possible the use of mnehinory and can be constructed r.aniilly and at low Many of tile host roads built in I9IR have been at an exnense of sl6 a mile exclusive of culverts.

Want Connect: With Clark Preliminery and informal diseuss'on of the connection with the Cl fork through the Sand Coulee couutry encited the information that this id will he one of the favored of 1919. A delegation from the lower nd of the vallev will likely upon tho commissioners at their revt 1 oting and the details of that road worked out. The plan is for the connection to be made with the PowellfVdy road at Ralston instead of Nest crossing, the topogranhy of the country making it a more feasible location for a road without ini creasing the distance more than a mile. The placing of the connection at Ralston will open the country to both Powell and Cody settlements. Much of the work, perhaps ninety per cent, can be done by the county road building machinery and two or three needed bridges with some work done on the bad land hill will put that county in dose communication with the county seat.

Work under the administration of W. H. Fouse was started on the road but had to be abandoned on account of i lack of funds. The work at the north end was completed for several miles i and although allowed to suffer from i lack of has been of great benefit to the country. The argument (continued on page 4).