, 1899-01-03

sible for lis to attain by further diversi-
flying Il interests, and producing in
a largely increased degree, necessities
which our neighbors want to buy, and
which will give to our state a large bal
auce Of trade.
We have extensive areas of irri-
gable lands that among other things,
are especially adapted for the cultiva-
tiOn Of Il sugar beet. Our soil pro-
duCCs a beet Of exceptional s~accharine
richness and our climate, with irriga-
tiCn, renders beet sugar making a
scientific business with none Of the
vicissitudes attending this industry in
sections where moisture is supplied
during the growing season by natural
rainfall.
This is only one of the great oppor-
tunitiCs that presents itself to US. in
viting our earnest efforts. Shall We
improve it and reap thereby the bene-
fits that will come to us as a state and
as a people?
Let us with a determined and mi
ed purposes press forward in the race,
taking advantage of everything good
that a bOunteOus Providence has placed
at our disposal. Let us make it the
rule of our lives ana actions TO pluck a
Thorn where we finn one and plant 1t
flower where we think the flower will
grow.
Lot this idea be the watch-word of
the citizens of Wyoming. from both Il
material and moral standpoint. and We
will build up a state Or great wealth
and of a high order of intelligence.
Il am proud of my infant state and
what has been accomplished by her cit
liens Within a few bnief years, and |
iCOk forward to her future with every
hCpe and confidence that it will be
even more brilliant and successful
chat has been her past. | am proud of
the administration of the past four
years that has guided our affairs with
such wisdom and honesty, and, emu
,ating their example lit shall be the
~erlelvcr Of the incoming administra-
tion to improve, if possible, upon their
m5phCls CT managing the public af-
fairs Of this state.
My fellow citizens. as | enter upon
the discharge of the duties of your
chief executive | seek your confidence
and ask your counsel. / ask your
earnest assistance n the development
CT our lateEt resources; in the preser-
ya,tiCn Of our game; in the protection
of life and property. aTd in my efforts
to purge cur land from the purge and
faint of crime, and although | deeply
feel TIE responsibility that rests upon
NE. with your help and encouragement
and the help and guidance of rhe Great
Architect Of the Universe. who always
helps those who try to help themselves:
and conscious only of a fixed and stead
fast purpose to do impartial justice to
all the people, and all the interests of
my state, | do not shrink from the high
duties that have been delegated TO me
by yOur generous ~suffrages.
RECEPTION AND BALL.
The reception and ball held in the
state capitol building last night was a
brilliant success and was a fitting close
Of the inaugural.
The capitol building vas brilliantly
illuminated outside by a Gordon of red,
white and blue i~ncandescent lamps,
strung gracefully along the upper r
nice. and by large arc lights immedi-
ately over the entrance. This multi
tude Of lights turned night into day
and bathed the capitol in a perfect flood
Of glory.
Inside was seen a wealth. of potted
plants and flowers artistically arrang-
ed, and occupying every available spot
in the several balconies and rotunda.
Potted palms, rubber plants, cent
ury plants, ice plants. callas and ger
aniums in widest profusion filled the
passages and aisles on every floor.
Overhead and on the walls of all the
offices and senate and representative
halls. a wealth of national colors was
in evidence, the massive iron pillars in
the rOtunda being gracefully wrapped
with red. white and blue bunting in
tertwined with an fnfinity of stars and
stripes.
All the state offices were ta~stefully
draped with flags and presented a pic
ture of enhancing beauty and anfma-
ton.
On every hand was ABUNDANT evil
dence of the energy and indefatiga-
bility of the committee on decorations,
and it may be tr1lthfully said that our
state capitol has never shown TO such
advantage as on tine occasion of the
second state Inauguration.
As early as 8 o'clock the guests Of
the evening commenced to arrive and
at 9 O'Clock the large building was well
filled with acknowledgement and
handsome women and good looking
men. Lack of space prevents the Tri-
hume from describing all of the beauti-
full toilets. Suffice it to say there were
many very beautiful and costly ones
seen last night.