, 1903-10-15

1t would seem to be a very easy
matter to give an account of the
Industrial Convention recently
held at Sheridan, but when one
sits down to undertake the task he
is confronted by such a bewilder-
ing array of facts and incidents
that he is at a loss where to begin.
The first day of the convention
beheld Sheridan in holiday dress.
The amount of street decoration
was astonishing, and the large
arch erected in the main street of
the town, was "A very artistic and
commendable piece of work
Lighted by electricity at night
this arch lent much beauty and in
terest to the scene. All of the
business houses, as we'll as many
private residences, were draped in
national colors.
The Convention was held in
Cady Opera house. Governor
Chatterton's address. with which
the convention was formerly
opened, was the most able paper
ever delivered by that gentleman,
and was commented on by many
as we'll worthy the chief executive
of the state. Governor Chatter
ton has grown immeasureably
since the executive mantle fell
upon his shoulders, through the
death of our dearly beloved Rich
chards, and there is no doubt but
what he will be found in every
way worthy of that high Office.
The address of welcome deliver
ed by Hon. NJ. l.. Blake, was Il
happy effort, and elici,ed a large
amount of applause. Editor
Deming, of the Wyoming Tri-
bune responded and made II fine
impression. The appointment of
committees on credentials, resolu-
tions, permanent officers, etc, fol-
lowed and the Convention adj
journed until 1870 that evening.
Tie afternoon though quite
windy and disagreeable, witnessed
a large crowd on the polo grounds,
in the eastern edge of town, where
a game of polo was played by the
Sheridan Polo Club. This inter
esting event was followed by some
very spirited bucking contests.
An exhibition of Pony Express
riding, a feature of the early days
of this country, was then had, af-
ter which an old stage coach, one
of the remnants of early days, was
brought out aud a stage hold-up
took place. The Grow Indians,
from the neighboriug agency, of
which there we're about 100 pres
ent, took a part in this scene.
Dressed in feathers and war paint
and riding their Indian ponies
bareback, they made the scene So
realistic that many of the women
and children we're filed with
fright at the spectacle.
The evening session was well
attended and Acknowledgement j.
A. VanOrsdell delivered an adj
dress on "Wyoming's Part in the
Louisiana Purchase" Mr.. Van
Orsdell is always an interesting
speaker and was at his best on this
occasion. "Bench and Bar" was
the subject of a fine paper by
Chief Justice, Samuel L. Corn
"The Future of Wool and Mutton
in Wyoming" by Senator Warren
was one of the most able addresses
at the Convention. Agriculture
at High Attitudes" by Prof b. G
Bnffum, was instructive and inter.
esting. This closed the work Of
the Convention for the first dav
and dancing followed.
The Convention met at II
o'clock on Thursday. wheat
How Wyoming can Raise Its Owr
Bread" formed the ground worl
of the address of Hon. 5. x
Snively. Market Gardening ii
Northern Wyoming WAS discussed
by A. G.. Lucas, the editor of thu
Buffalo Bulletin, and proved yer,
interesting to all. ''The Wyominl
Press" by NJ. G. Barrow, the edit