, 1907-01-07

Cheyenne, Wyo., Jan. 7.-GovernoT
Bryant B. Brooks was inaugurated to
day with fitting ceremonies, in the
presence of a large number of citizens
from all parts of the state. The in
auguration proper was preceded by {
splendid military parade, which
marched through the streets to tn,
capitol grounds.
Officers Take Oath.
At high noon Chief Justice Charlie
N. Potter administered the oath o
office to Governor Brooks, Secretar,
of State w. r. Schnitger, State Treas
urer Edward Gillette, State Audito
Leroy Grant, Superintendent of Pub
lie instruction A. d. Cook. Justic,
Richard II. Scott and District Judge
Roderick N. Matson.
Governors Reception.
Immediately after the oath was ad.
ministered, the officers vent to the
senate chamber, where a reception
was held and where Governor Brooks
delivered his inaugural address. The
governor spoke of conditions in the
state, and expressed great hopes for
the future. The ninth session of the
state legislature will ave tomor
row at noon. A joint session will be
held in the house, when the messag,
of Governor Brooks will be delivered
Will Make Recommendation.
The governor will recommend man,
new laws and the amendment of OLE
statutes, which will have the effec
of Offering more encouragement tc
homeseekers, investors, miners and
prospectors. The governor will also
seek to overcome some of the abuses
of laws nov in force.
Following is the inaugural address
of Governor Brooks in full:
Governors Address.
My Fellow Citizens:-It is only ma
tural that l should feel deeply move,
by this expression of confidence an
personal attachment. This militar
and civic gathering, this splendid repre-
sentation of Mornings best citizen
ship, impresses me with the fact tina
| am under deep and lasting obliga
tons to thousands of true friends an,
loyal supporters scattered Throughout
the length and breadth of this grea
state.
Pledge of Best Endeavor.
In taking the oath of Office as chic
executive for the second time, l fe,
more keenly than ever the grave r.
sponsibilities which res upon me. Ha'
ing had some past experiences in pull
lie life, the people naturally expet
and demand even better services /
the future; but knowing well my owt
limitations, | a only pledge my bes
~endeavor to enforce obedience to tn
laws of the state, in the interests c
all the people, to demand rigid ecoI
omy in all expenditures, and to requir
honest and faithful service of all o
f~cials; remembering always that o
fees are created, not for the benefit
incumbents or their supporters, bl
for the service of the state.
People Should Work Together.
1t is my prayer that during the ne:
four ear this young commonweal
shall advance with more rapid strid,
than eve before toward the accol
plishment of her splendid destiny.
order that this hope may be realize
it is indispensable that there shouI
be the most cordial cooperation, ne
only of all public officials, but also
all good citizens, and most earnestly
crave the confidence, the help and tn
abiding friendship of all Wyomingite
in promoting our material, intelleCtuI
and moral development.
Satisfying Administration.
l will not dwell upon the work a.
complished during the two years whic
have just passed into history. We ca
assume that the state government ha
been reasonably satisfactory t tn
people, otherwise l would not be her
today. Suffice 1t to mention that wy
ming has prospered as never befor
We have enjoyed the blessings Of ia
orable seasons and fruitful years. Lii
and property have been protected, an
no serious outbreaks of ~lawlessnes
have occurred. Best of all, the spir
of sectionalism is waning, while Ii