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sections 1910, l34l, 1912 and 1343. The
father of this measure believes that its
passage will remedy evils existing in the
irrigation laws. At present the county
surveyor lays out all bitches. Mr.. Sy-
mons believes that any competent civil
engineer should be allowed to perform the
work. The law which he desires repealed
relates to the filing of statements of
claims to water rights and declaratory
statements for proposed bitches. Under
its workings a claimant may hold land
sixty days without making any improve
ments.
% RAILWAY MEN.
Robt. Smith, Sweetwater county, de-
slres the re-enactment of all laws of Wyo-
ming in force at the time of the adoption
of the Revised Statutes and not included
therein. Among these is a measure en-
towering railway employees to bring suit
against the company tor damages suffered
or injuries inflicted. This law was in
some way omitted from the statutes.
ABoLIsHING OFFICES.
G. Organ, Laramie county, evidently
believes that Wyoming will continue to
exist without the assistance of q territorial
veterinarian and attorney general. He is
assured that those interested are heartily
sick of expanding money in this direction.
The disc~ontinuance Of the office of veteri-
marian dispenses with quarantine proceed
ings, appraisement, etc. The attorney
general is, of course, the legal adviser of
the officials.
A NEW LAW.
p. l.. Smith, Carbon county, will soon
introduce a bill for the protection of livery
men. By its provisions the mistrcatment
of a hired animal is made q mlsde-
meanor.
MAVERICKS N INSPECTORS.
MIR. Holiday, Albany county, vigor-
ously opposed the maverick bill when it
became a law. Now he wishes 1t repealed.
The gentleman goes a step further and re-
quests the annullment of another statute,
the odious measure providing for the en-
ployment and payment of stock inspect
ors by the county commissioners. The
people are thoroughly familiar with the
provisions and workings of these meas,
ures. An excellent illustration of both
was afforded during the recent trial of
several stock cases in this city.
THANKING THE GOVERNOR.
Immediately preceding adjournment
Mr.. Symons, Albany, introduced the APP
pended resolution:
ReSolUed, That a vote of thanks be ten
dered to His Excellency Thomas Moon
light for the wise and practical supges-
tons set forth and contained in his bien-
NAL message this day delivered by him to
the tenth legislative assembly of Wyo
ming, and for the broad and comprehen-
sivc manner in which he discussed and re.
viewed matters of so great interest to this
commonwealth.
THE HOUSE.
Not much worthy of record transpired
in the house of representatives yesterday,
but in its task of daily chronicling the pro-
ceedings of the deliberative bodies, THE
LEADER will find it necessary to mention
portions of the proceedings which are
seemingly unimportant, but nevertheless
may have a bearing or effect upon the af-
fairs of the people.
AS THOUGH SOMETHING HAD FALLEN.
A subdued telling prevailed in the
house quite in keeping with the natural
order of things in hat it was a veritable
calm following the stormy scene Of yes
terday. Nothing was said of the trouble
ofyesterday. MI. Van Devanter appeared
smiling and composed, speaking in his u.s.
ual suave tones, while Mr.. Glafcke per-
formed his duties as chief clerk with the
eficiencyand dispatch to be expected from
SO competent an official.
MESSAGE TO THE COUNCIL.
Although council resolution No. l, pro-
viding for assistants and additions to the
clerical force had been fixed upon as the
order of business at the hour of con-
vening, its supporters made no objection
to the introduction of a motion by Mr..
Grant, of Albany county, requesting that
the council be informed OF the houses
correspondence with the governor in rela-
to the delivery of his message at the
joint session in the opera house.
Adopted.
THOSE EXTRA OFFICERS.
1t is barely possible that the Joint reso-
luton pr Jviding for assistant clerks will
be tabled in the house. Many members
believe that its adoption would be Illegal
maintaining that a congressional act dis
tinctly prohibits its adoption and assert
ing that any tax payer SO disposed can en-
Join the incumbents of the created offices
from collecting or receiving their compen
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