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and limbs tf.2 the coal miners, and those employed in the coal
mines OF our Srate. 1t : the duty vi the state 10 throw every pre-
caution around the conduct OF the mines, SO Tar as is possible, 10
keep them i'll a safe and wholesome condition, and provided with
an abundance OF ventilation.
In order to do this with reasonable efficiency, Wyoming should
increase the number OF Its inspectors, 50 that more time and more
attention could be devoted to these purposes; and would therefore
recommend, that the law be 80 amended as 10 provide Tor Two in
spectors i'll the place OF one. would suggest that Laramie, Al
bany, Carbon, Swccrwater and Jinta counties be made 'lnspcc-
ton District No. l, and that all the other counties be made In
spection District No. , - and that authority be given Tor the ap-
pointnlent OF an Inspector i'll each district, whose salary shall be
the same as that OF the present State Inspector.
| would suggest that the office OF both inspectors shall be III
the Capitol at Cheyenne, and that a clerk be appointed, at a reas-
enable salary, whose duty ii shall be, to be i'll attendance daily i'll
the inspectors office, and who shall serve as a JOINT clerk Tor both
inspectors, and shall be under their direction and control.
| would also recommend that the inspectors be given a con
tingcnt fund sufficient TO cover their necessary travelling and office
expenses.
l would respectfully call your attention 10 the reports OF the
State Mine Inspector for the past two years, as they are worthy OF
your study and consideration.
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STATE GEOLOGIST.

This department OF our State government, which was instI-
tuted by an act OF the last State Legislature OF this State, has given
satisfactory results, and has met with the general approval OF
those who are engaged in developming the mineral resources OF
Wyoming.
Much successful prospecting has been done by miners III this
State in the past two years; and several properties have developed
into what bids fair to become great and paying enterprises; and a
number have been sufficiently opened up, to attract capital from
other sections, so that our citizens have been able, i'll many i'll
stances, to make sales OF mining properties at very handsome
tigurcs-the money derived from these transactions going almost
entirely into the pockets OF Wyoming people.
lii therefore an industry which should receive all the cncour-
aSenent that we are giving 1t, as 1t promises to very largely IN
crease and develop in the next few years.
The State Geologist has been very industrious III the prosecu-
ton of his duties, and has, by request, cNamlncd and made reports
on twenty-five properties. for which he received fees amounting to
500, which were covered into the State treasury.
When he could devote the time TO it, he has with great care,
examined various mining districts, and made casual examinations
of mining properties ior his own information, and for the benefit
OF the public; thereby enabling himself to inteligently and truth
fully reply to inquiries coming from those who desire TO MAKE
mining investments within Our boundaries.
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covered into the State treasury. from the estray fund. arising from
1.-THE sale OF animals whose owners could not be traced. the sum OF
during the past two years. 1t will be seen that this
department is nearly selfsupportng, and provision should be
made by the Legislature to continue ii in the future as it has been
conducted in the past.
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SPANISH AMERICAN WAR MEDALS.

SfANIS1 AMERICAN WAX MEDALS. e.
Pursuant to my recommendation, the Legislature of 1901
appropriated the sum OF $3.50, to provide medals for the Wyoming
Y Volunteers who served with honor in the Philippine campaign.
An artistic and durable design was finally selected and appro-
pirate medals were cast in San Francisco. Each was suitably in
Scrlbed with the name OF the recipient, and each enclosed in a
handsome case.
When the Wyoming troops were mustered out of the service, a
number OF men disappeared, and, up to the present time it has
been made to do SO.
Applications continue to be received at the Governors office
men are heard from, medals are sent to them by registered mail.
OF the $3.50 appropriated to provide medals for the voun-
teers, S6I7.5o has been expended, leaving a balance on hand of
1880.
BACK PAY FOR VOLUNTEERS.
Section z2 Of the Revised Statutes of Wyoming provides
that militia men, when called out by the State shall receive So
teers who are members of the militia prior to their muster in to the
United States Volunteers were therefore entitled to the difference
amount paid them by the government, for the number of days
from their enrolment to the date Of their muster into the Volun-
teer service.
Under these provisions, and in accordance with an act of
Congress of March grid, 1899, the State of Wyoming received the
sum OF $4,000 90 from the United States as back pay for the Wyo-
ming troops. OF this sum $37o5SI has been paid to the men en-
titled to receive it, leaving a balance on hand of $I,2o7.79. There
remain yet about Is men who are entitled to back pay for their
services and these will be paid as soon as they can be located and
their claims presented.
WYOMING HISTORICAL SOCIETY N MUSEUM.
A great deal of the preliminary work has been done and the
foundation well laid for a museum, to perpetuate for future time
much interesting matter, which at a later date it might be impossi-
|be to obtain.
The Wyoming State Museum is largely the result of the eff
forts OF Hon. Robert c. Morris, who has been indefatigable in his
Ilabors to establish it, and in connection with it a historical record
of the early days of Wyoming.
1t is we'll worth the while of every member of the legislature
to visit this interesting collection.
THE OF M
In connection with this Board, l desire to impress upon you
1.-THE fact that its members have worked without pay and without
money; and, in view of the tremendous handicap under which
they have labored, they have accomplished much.
It is absolutely essential to the welfare and safety of the peo-
Iple of this State, that none but druggists of recognized education
and ability should be allowed to prepare or compound drugs, to be
sold to our citizens. The health and perhaps even the lives of a
community may at times depend upon prescriptions filed at phar.
macy, and no unlicensed or irresponsible persons should be per
mtted to perform such duties.
In order that the Board may attain a greater efficiency, psr-
'chase stationery necessary for ourrepondeno, ito requisite -.
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citizens and to people from outside our borders, and which induces
them to visit us and spend their money among our people.
Many of the streams in this State that in their natural condi-
ton were devoid Of game fish, have been stocked through the
agency of the fish %hatcheries; and l believe that Wyoming now
ranks on a par with any of her sister states in the successful ProPa-
cation of game fish.
STATE POOR FARM BUILDING COMMISSION.
1t has never been found necessary to organize the State Poor
Farm for the benefit OF paupers; and the property purchased BY
Commissioners, been rented, and from this source a sum Of
ST ,8oo63 has accumulated which is now in the hands OF the
treasurer Of the Commission.
THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION.
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition, which will be held in
1904, at St: Louis, must commend itself to everyone interested in
the advancement and development of Wyoming, as a considerable
portion of the State of Wyoming was included in the territory
known as the Louisiana Purchase.
and attractive exhibit from this State at this great Exposition, may
be placed the conservative estimate of the material benefits to be
derived from thus judiciously advertising the innunnerable re-
sources of Wyoming.
a year ago, when it was proposed to hold this exposition in
%sembing of the Legislature before taking the proper preliminary
steps to arrange for an exhibit, l appointed the following com
Laramie County; F. Salathe, Natrona County; H. c. Beeer. Wes-
ton County, and Aven Nelson, of State University, subject, OF
course, to your approval.
This commission met on January goth, 1902, and perfected its
Organization by electing the following officers: E. A. Slack, Pres
ident; R. H. Homer, Vice President; H. {. Beeler, Secretary. No
treasurer was elected, but Hon. G. E. Abbott, State Treasurer, was
requested to act as custodian of the funds of the Commission.
As there were no funds available to meet the immediate and
necessary needs of the Commission, such as stationery, postage,
etc, I borrowed 5000 for the use of the Commission. from the
First National Bank of Cheyenne, and l would ask that you make
an appropriation to refund this money.
Some time after the appointment of the Commission, the man.
ayers of the Exposition decided to postpone holding it until 1904;
and, after being advised of this decision, no further action was
taken by the Commission, and all expenditure Of money ceased.
Realizing the importance to the State of a proper exhibit Of
position, l strongly recommend that you make q liberal appropria-
ton for that purpose, and authorize the appointment OF 2 Co1annis-
sion 81, Of sufficient number to take charge Of the matter Ct collecting
herewith transmit petitions signed by many OF TIE teacher:
in our State, requesting that provision Be made for an du e.esH
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\ GAME WARDEN.

AT his own expense, the present State Came Warden has
printed his report, and it is full OF valuable information and sug
gestions. Our game laws, like other laws made for the govern
ment OF our people, are frequently broken but, with the facilities
at the command O. the State Game Warden for the enforcement OF
the game law, believe that he has been very successful i'll the
execution of his duties.
Laws for the protection OF game and fish can never be sue
cessfully executed until public sentiment is strong III that dlrcc-
ton; and trust that every member OF the Legislature and every
citizen of this State may become SO Jealous i'll their execution and
will take such a personal interest i'll bringing to justice those who
violate our laws, that the protection OF our game may be assured.
When this condition of public sentiment shall prevail, it will
not be a difficult matter to increase the number OF these beautiful
wild animals, allowing at the same time the privilege to kill a
limited number to each citizen and lcensee.
\ earnestly ask you to consider the recommendations made
by the State Game Warden in reference to changes in our law
and, in addition to what he recommends, would urge that a
close season on antelope for five years and on moose for ten years
be established.
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THE WOLF BOUNTY.

The wisdom Of the Lsislatures Of tie past q sPpeofdthliq
money to sxterninate predstpy Wild sa1na1 b nbud9
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and carry out the objects for which it has been created. l earnestly
recommend that an appropriation OF $500 be made for its use, and
with this believe that this service can be made self-supportng in
the future.
PARDONS, COMPUTATIONS, AND
During the period from October Ist, 1900, to December 31st,
1902, | have granted 80 pardons. OF this number, eight were ju-
venile delinquents committed by the courts of the State to reform
atory institutions. There were three restorations to citizenship.
CAPITOL COMMISSION.
By an act of the last State Legislature, there was levied for
the years I9oI-o2, a tax of %oneeighth of a mill for the purpose of
raising funds to erect and furnish a residence for the use of the
Governor of this State; and, by a provision in that act, this build
ing was required to be completed and ready for occupancy on the
first day of November, 1902.
The Capitol Commission, however, found it impossible to
comply with the last provision or account of lack of funds, but
they have purchased a site in the city of Cheyenne, and procured
plans for the building of a structure that will be a credit to the
State.
As this matter has progressed SO far, l would recommend that
a sufficient appropriation be made by this Legislature to enable the
Capitol Commission to contract for the erection of a Governors
Residence, and providing for its completion by November 1t, 1903.
The Commission has done much in the past two years in inn
proving and decorating the Capitol building, which is i'll most
excellent condition.
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FISH HATCHERIES.

Reports from the fish hatcheries maintained by the State of
Wyoming show that through their instrumentality, the streams
of this State are being continually replenished by small fry, which,
when grown, furnish an enormous supply of food for our people,
besides providing a sport which is a great attraction to our own
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A VETERINARIAN.

A large proportion of our most thrifty and prosperous cu-
zens are dependent upon the live stock industry; and it be-
hooves our people to establish and put i'll force stringent rules and
regulations for the prevention and suppression OF diseases among
our cattle, sheep and horses.
The State Veterinarian has been busLy engaged most OF the
time in trying to stamp out disease, especially, among our horses
and cattle, which in some neighborhoods has obtained a strong
foothold. This has been the case especially with mango or itch
among cattle and with CHAMBERS or anthrax among horses.
We have established quarantine regulations and in the duty
of executing them in some neighborhoods, particularly along the
borders of other states, we have had to bring about several arrests
and prosecutions, with the most satisfactory results, as by these
means we have shown our neghbors that they cannot ignore with
IMMUNITY the provisions OF statutes intended for the protection OF
the live stock interests in this State.
If any changes shall be made in our inspection laws, they
should be toward strengthening them, it being one of the bounden
duties of government, to protect by all means at its command,
the interests OF those who pay the taxes and maintain it.
No matter how stringent the law may be, it is worthless I'M
less thoroughly executed; and the means at the disposal OF the
State Veterinarian, as a c contingent fund during the past two years,
have been inadequate to meet the necessities of the situation, and |
would recommend that this fund be made 5000 per year.
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VOTING OF RAILROAD EMPLOYEES.

We have in this State a class of legal voters, consisting of a
considerable number of our most industrious and faithful citizens
whose business, one way or another, is connected with the rail-
roads,, either in the railway mail service OF as railroad employees.
home on election day, thereby deprivng them of exercising the
dearest right of an american ctizen-the right of suffrage.
The unfairness of this deprivation must be apparent to all,
and l would therefore recommend that a law be passed giving to
those employed on railroads in any capacity, whose duties take
them away from their voting precinct on election day, the right of
voting at some other point within the State, where their duty calls
them, and providing that special blanks shall be furnished at rail-
voting precincts, so that their votes may be sworn in, and their
ballots returned in sealed envelopes to the place of their residence,
there to be counted in the election returns.
The privilege has been granted in some other states and it
seems to me that it is a matter of justice and propriety that we
should make provisions SO that this class of our citizens, who are
to absent themselves from their voting precinct, shall
not be deprived of their right of suffrage.
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In conclusion, am proud to inform you that all the State and
|appointive officers under this government have performed their
duties as prescribed by law, and have been able to keep their Of
|he expenses within the appropriation made by last Legislature;
and 50 you will not be asked to provide for any deficiencies.
The various boards have done the same with the exception of
the Board of Control. and the Board Of Charities and Reform in
their maintenance of the penitentiary-the cause of which de-
|6ciency has already been explained.
I would respectfully urge upon your honorable bodies the
most careful deliberaton over all matters coming before YOU; e-
|pecialy those involving the expenditure of public funds.
The highest province of government is to provide for every
necessity OF its people. with all possible economy. but with
[ot practicing that parsimony which may make the best Of laws in
operative and the most honest effort to execute them futile.
cannot close this message without expressing my profound
thanks to the State officers who have faithfully and diligently Der
formed their duty during the past four years. They have bssal I'M
|ods to the affairs Of the State, and l believe With ~satisf;ctory re-
|sults.
wish also to thank the heads Of departtnents. chef ctefk,
and all employees in the various Offices, who have performed their
duty with fidelity and zeal, often when necessity demanded work
ling oveStine widsoet . 61tfnisf.
The hessings Of ! beni6cenf Providence have rested upon or
(revaI within Cur borden, md trust m NJ g fyoa
r yoss esaas9s and elibsrstnss " ~ easdiAst waS8Eaae III =
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The report OF the Sheep Commission shows a very gratifying
condition in the sheep industry; and am glad to say that this
board has conducted its affairs with economy and efficiency. The
members of the commission have found it almost impossible to
eradicate diseases among sheep, under Our State inspection laws,
as the State does not feel JUSTIFIED in paying salaries for county
inspectors, and, unless we are able to adopt and execute more
stringent and effective methods than are in force at present, it will
be impossible to eradicate disease from among our sheep, and to
keep them in such condition that the government will allow them
to be shipped out of the State to market.
The Bureau of Animal Industry of the United States, work
ing under the Agricultural Department, has placed many inspect
ors in this State, who with great thorouginess, examine all focks
before they are loaded in cars for shipment to other states, and
they have done their work with such efficiency, that the Board Of
Sheep Commissioners of Wyoming have asked the Department,
through its western agent, Mr.. George S. Hickox, if it was not
possible to arrange matters SO that all inspections of sheep should
be made under the direction of the government inspectors.
The board has received a favorable reply-conditioned upon
our Legislature SO amending our inspection laws, as to allow the
Bureau of Animal Industry of the United States the right of in
specton, quarantine and condemnation of diseased animals. with
full power to call upon constables and other peace officers in the
enforcement of their authority.
would earnestly recommend that this be done, as means will.
thus be provided by the United States, without cost to the State,
for the suppression and extrpation of pleuro pneumonia, scab and
BOARD OF LIVE COMMISSIONERS
Most beneficial results have come from the inspection OF cat
tie under the direction of this commission; and believe that
much attempted theft has been prevented by the thorouglness in
which this duty has been performed.
Wyoming inspectors at the live stock markets have inspected
during the past two years 2o5.394 head of cattle, among which
were many estrays, some of whom bore the brands of small ranch
men, in which case the money has been returned to them when
erE ownership could be proven. In addition to this there has been
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OBITUARY.

Upon me devoves the painful duty of reporting to your hon
Iorable bodies the decease OF Hon. L. D. Jackson, Representative
Ieect from Uinta County, Immediately after his election.
Mr.. Jackson was for many years a resident of Unta County,
and was well known and highly esteemed as a citizen and as a man.
By his death the community in which he lived loses an active
land estinable citizen, and the Legislative body to which he was
chosen is deprived of the services of an able and valuable member.
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RelIeriIIe News Votes.

Miss Anna Nebgen. the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Eebgen Of East First street. cele-
h-sted her nineteenth birthday anniversary yes,
terday.
The dinkey car which is In temporary use
between the Public Square and West Belleville
street sewer jumped the track yesterday morning
and delayed traffic for some time.
George Junghaene. employed at tho Western
Brewery Belleville fell from ladder while
withdrawing the walls of the stockhouse yes,er
day morning Doctor Wash West attended him.
Junghaene's right knee was badly injured and he
was bruised and cut.
Mrs. e. C. Brechri:z and her niece. Miss
Irrna koehl,r. departed for stay in okawviiie
yesterday
Fred Webster. 4: years old. and Mrs. Lena
Barrett 40 years old both of st. Louis. secured
a marriage license at Bellevilie YESTERDAY after
noon and were married by Justice OF the Peace
Guentz.
Mrs. Jacob Bischot and daughter. Miss Emma.
have departed for a visit at the Northern lake
resorts
Deputy County Clerk Charles Rhen and fam.
fly will depart Friday for a two weeks vaca.
ton at Elkiiart Like. Wis.
-Enoch Primm has returned from a trip to
California.
The delivery wagon OF Merck.s bakery was
struck ty car on the PUBLIC Square yester'
day. Clarence Rudolph. the driver. was thrown
cut. but was not injured The wagon was badly
damaged.
john Yachs. a miner. employed at the Grown
Mine, was struck the right hand by heavy
mass OF falling coal yesterday. His hand was
him. thinks that amputation will Re necessary.
The Ladies' Society OF ST; Paul,s Church will
give social at the school hall OF the church this
afternoon.