, 1889-05-05
ST0VES---STATEH0OD
An Enthusiastic Meeting of the
Cheyenne Board of Trade.
A Series of Statehood Resolutions
Unanimously Adopted.
A Bonus To Be Subscribed For a
Stove Foundry.

~ oODuS III Dc fOT a
Stove Foundry.
About fifty members of the Cheyenne
board of trade attended a special meeting
held at the city hall last evening for the
purpose of electing a trustee to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of Gov
ernor Warren, and discussing such sub
jects as might be preached by attendants.
The meeting was called for s O'Clock,
and it was only four minutes later when
President Hay raped for order and re-
quested Secretary Jeffrey to call the
roll.
The president announcing that the
selection of a ninth director was in order,
these nominations were made:
By F. s. Hebard-J. w. Hammond.
By G. N. Pottery. Baker.
BY j. K. Jeffrey G. jerks.
DIR. W. N. Hunt and s. Merrill were
appointed ~tellers. This was the vote:
jerks
hammond
Daker -.'.."...
The election of Mr.. Baker was an
nounced.
j. K. jeffrey offered the appended pre-
amble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, There has been before con
gress a bill entitled "a bill 20 provide for
the formation and admission into the
Union of the state of Wyoming, and for
other purposes, and
WHEREAS, The measure is recognized
and acknowledged as one of vital import
ance to the people of Wyoming-that it
will WELD IN important influence 10 the
future, and will materially affect the polit-
ical, industrial and financial affairs of this
commonwealth. and
WHEREAS, 1t is not ouly meet and
proper, but it is the duty Of every citizen
to express his sentiments and opinions on
all matters of public importance, and
WHEREAS, The present organization as
a territory is but a temporary government
provided by the congress of the United
States, aud intended only to endure until
such time as the people could prepare for
the erection of a state. Therefore, be il
RESOLVED. That it is the sense OF the
board Of trade Of Cheyenne that Wyo.
ming is at the present time fully qualified
to assume the duties and responsibilities
OF statehood; that her people are willing
and abundantly able to assume all addi-
tional expense entailed thereby, and will
maintain the splendid financial reputation
already established.
ResotUed, That the people of this terri
tory be urged to express their views on
this question and that mass meetings be
called in every county in the territory for
that purpose.
ResotUed, That a COPY of these rcsolu-
tions be forwarded to the governor of this
territory and the delegate in congress and
that copies be furnished the press OF the
territory.
Mr.. Jeffrey's brief remarks on the sub
iect of the resolutions were applaudcd.
Mr.. Hicks thought a method of pro.
cedure might be indicated. but heartily
endorsed the sentiments expressed.
A portion of the enabling act offered
to the last congress was read by J. G..
Baird.
Mr.. Potter urged the unanimous adop-
ton of the resolutions.
The resolutions were endorsed with en-
thusiasm.
Mr.. Baird reported on correspondence
with an eastern stove foundry operator.
The gentleman. Geo. NJ. Powell, inquired
for the best cash bonus for a plant which
would employ 100 men.
The formation oil a stock company was
suggested by V. Baker, but Mr.. Baird
stated that Mr.. Powell would not enter
tain a proposition of that sort.
President Hay thought this a splendid
opportunity for the city.
Theo. Menges, a Kimball, Neb., gen.
tleman interested in Cheyenne realty
made a ringing address calling on the cit
liens to wake up and assist the city in
squirting ahead. He would give 5000 to
a bonus fund for the stove foundry. Mr..
Menges was frequently applauded and all
realized that his remarks were truthful
and timely. Menges Is a pretty good
man Tor a town.
On motion of j. K. Jeffrey Messrs.
Baird, Hunt, A. Idelman, Adamsky and
Johnston were made stove foundry bonus
committeeman Mr.. Jeffrey objected to serv.
ing on the committee. The subscription
books will be opened at 10 o'clock to- NOR
row morning when soliciting will com
mence. The committee will meet at Mr..
Baird's Office.
After adjournment $1,000 was sub
scribed.