The Fremont County record., 1883-05-12

spent IN any Otner dlrectlon. he 1uustra-
ted some of the benefits already accruing
to our county, which had come under his
observation, by the publication and distri-
button of the pamphlets printed and circu-
lated last year. With our new smelter and
a copper plant soon to be located, we could
show up our resources in the matter of
bullion and copper in such manner as to
make our worth felt all over the east. The
remaining copies Of this pamphlet could
kave an appendix added, or more might be
printed, giving descriptions of this years
Developments, to aid in bringing our re-
sources before the world. He wanted all
to contribute in this work, and declared
that 81 900, spent judiciously now, would
return 100000 in five years: All that is
needed is pluck.
Mr. Peabody closed by moving that this
meeting request the county commissioners
to appropriate s., 900 to be 50 expended as
to promote the best interests of the county,
which motion received prompt second.
Mr.. Muehlbach related how n rock that
lay in front of his house unnoticed attract
ed the attention of mineralologist, who
gave him 900 in gold, with instructions
to spend il in digging where 1t came from.
1t was copper, and when this small sum
had been expended, $4,000 was offered
for half interest in the mine. We had
no adequate display last year, and this
year a full one was demanded. He reiter-
ated his idea that competent men should
be appointed to work up every section Of
the county, and see TO it that every inter
est was fully represented-then our county
would have an exhibit as would do her
justice and credit.
Mr.. Baldwin strongly favored Mr.. Pea
body's motion. The county is far ahead
of where she was last year. The property
on hand is that much in her favor, and he
conceded with Mr.. Muehlbachis idea of
sectionizing the county, and making our
exhibit far superior to that of last year,
Fremont county set the example last year
of publishing pamphlet descriptive of her
resources, and the book was much sought
for-an evidence that it did good. We
already feel the results of last years efforts,
and he favored the exercise of more faith
and the prosecution Of the work with
more zeal
Mr. G. r. Cassidy endorsed the posi-
tion of Mr.. Baldwin, and favored the ap-
preparation
The motion of Mr.. Peabody was then
put, and unanimously carried.
At this juncture Mr.. Eugene Weston
took the floor, and began to introduce q
lengthy argument in relation to the man
ner in which our exhibits should be COL
iected but, as the gentleman was out of
order, there being no proposition before
the meeting. the chairman shut him off
before our reporter caught the drift Of his
purpose
The next business in order, as per call
issued, being the election of an executive
committee, the meeting decided to forego
any action in this regard until the county
commissioners should have decided
whether or not to make an appropriation.
If they should appropriate the means
necessary for good representation, it was
thought proper that they also conduct the
exhibit for the county.
On motion of Mr.. Peabody the chair APP
pointed Messrs. ID. G. Peabody, G. r. Cas-
sedy and J. J. Phelps committee to wait
on the county commissioners on the follow
ing day, and urge the proposed appropria-
ton.
Upon the suggestion of Mr.. W. A. Helm
this committee was instructed to prepare a
petition, and have it rs numerously signed
| as the limited time would allow, for pre-
sentation to the board, praying the making
Of an appropriation. in order that the COM
missioners might feel warranted in their
action.