, 1901-12-18
ECHOES OF THE CONVENTION.

The following paragraphs are by
Colonel 4. A.. Slack in the editorial
columns of the Cheyenne Leader:
The mineral exhibit which had been
gathered from all parts of Wyoming
was one Of the greatest attractions at
Laramie during the sessions of the late
Industrial convention. 1t was without
doubt one OF the best and most elabor-
the far west. While other counties had
most excellent and well selected aggre-
cations of mineral specimens, We ha-
card nothing In saying that the contri-
button from Laramie county was the
most elaborate aud comprehensive OF
any of them.
There was we'll on to one hundred
and fifty delegates in attendance at the
convention, and there were not less
than q hundred leading men in attend
ance from all parts of the state. WOO
we're not delegates. Taking 1t all in all
the gathering at Laramie last week was
the most notable affair of the kind that
has ever occurred in the history of wy
oming.
The splendid music furnished the
convention by the Neithe orchestra
was most highly commended by every
member Of the convention and all 9th
ers who were fortunate enough to hear
It.
Naennorchor hall, where the con
vention held its sessions, is to be re-
modelled lext season, and the wooden
structure which now in part composes
the hall is to be removed and will be
replaced by q brick edifice of some
eighty feet in length and forty feet in
width.
The Laramie hotels did nobly during
the late convention. They not only
gave their patrons from abroad the
best of fare, attention and accommoda-
tons, but what was equally as com
mendeble they did not raise their
prices, as is too frequently done in
some localities on occasions like that
Of the Industrial convention.
Both in the convention and among
outsiders who were in Laramie during
the session of the convention there
seemed to be absolute unanimity upon
the point that the next legislature
ought to make a liberal appropriation
to the end that Wyoming shall be ad-
eQuafely represented at the great ex-
position to be held at St. Louis-not
only in the way OF a good mineral ex-
hibit but in the line of agriculture, etc,
as well.
One who kept his eyes and ears open
at Laramie asst week would occasion
ally hear and see things which would
remind him of the fact that in a few
months we shall have another political
campaign on our hands. 1t was whis-
pered around to some extent that IL
Governor Richards will take q nominal
ton for a second term he can have 1t
unanimously, and it was also said that
Mondell will have no opposition, If he
desires to run for congress again.
The Laramie newspaper men did
themselves proud during the late con-
vention. They not only had well writ
ten and elaborate reports of the pro-
ceedings OF the convention. but they
were exceedingly kind, courteous and,
obliging to the visiting newspaper men
from other parts Of the state.
One instAllment Of convicts-fifty In
number-was transferred from the old
p~enitentiary at Laramie to the new one
Ut Rawiins while the convention was
holding its sessions. The transfer was
made without accident or jar Of any
hind.
Hon. W. H. Holiday was one of the
most active of all the active Laramie
~ In looking after the welfare of the
hsndreds Of visitors to the Gem City
asst week.
1nsnmie has a young lady vocalist
Miss nurke-who is setting the town
Nh, A1khoush she has only beer q res
dos - that place for about three
nen4AA Her nipging Of II Stood on