Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-02-08


state for January were 33O.924.G0, be-
lug one Of the large months for bust
ness. Friday was the first day OF the
new month. the receipts being over
5000.
The committee on Denver city At
fairs has been holding daily meetings
on the bills referred to It In reference
to Denver matters. Those providing
for separate Juvenile Court and .
house Of detention for youthful dere-
licts have been agreed to.
One week further time was granted
the committee In the State Senate ap-
pointed to Investigate the charges
against Senator Richard w. Morgan.
He Is now absent from the Senate ow
ing to the death OF his brother. Chair
man Bohn Of the committee has his re-
port prepared. but does not desire 10
announce II until Senator Morgan is
present.
Senator Taylor's joint resolution me-
morialixinK Congress to call constitu'
tiopal convention to consider the
proposition OF aiiording the people an
opportunity to choose United states
senators by direct vote. was read In
the Senate and passed. This resolu'
tion Ia In accordance with the platform
OF both parties. which recognise the
desire OF the people to have direct bal
pot on this once.
Governor Buchtcl has announced the
appointment Of Edward J. wilcox as
q member OF the board Of control OF
the State Industrial School for Girls.
to succeed Mrs. Helen l.. Greufell. who
recently resigned from tho board. Mr.
Wilcox is very well known In Colorado.
particularly In mining circlcs. He
owns and operates what IL known M
the Argentine Central Railroad on
Gray's peak. He II member OF tho
Prohibition party.
In response to q request from Pas.
qualo Cortc. Italian consnl. Governor
Buchtcl has undertaken an Inquiry
Into the recent accident In the Colo
RADIO Fuel and Iron Company coal minc
nj Primcro. In the southern coal hcids.
where q number OF coal miners lost
their lives. He Ii most anxious to get
Al the bottom and learn whether any
thing can be done by the state to pre-
vent such accidents In the future. He
has instructed the coal mine inspector
to 70 to the scene and make thor.
ouSh investigation second time.
Tho bill Of Senator rarks. q. Il. No.
80. fixing the pay Of county commits.
sioucrn In counties with o population
of more than 100. 900 nj $50 per month.
but NO mileage within the limits Of tho
county, was taken up In the commit.
tee Of the whole In tho Senate aud
recommended for passage. Senator
Campbell offered an amendment nSins
tho salaries Of commissioners In coun.
ties having a population of $1,000 and
mot more than 100000 nt 500 pcr
month, with a similar provision re-.
snyd,us mileage. The amendment was
withdrawn after some debate. but Sen.
asor Campbell said he would Introduce
II In = separate bill.
The State Board Of Pardona mot
February LIST. being the nrHt meeting
held since Governor Buchicl became n
member. The board declined 10 In.
t~rfcrc with the sentences Of any OF
those applying for pardon. the best
that was granted being that two cases
were laid over to another meeting.
Governor Duch,ci does not incline To
granting pardons except In extreme
cases. where more than the ordinary
good reasons are urged In behalf OF the
applicant. Tho two whose cases Will be
given further consideration were:
Howard Fisher. sentenced from Lake
county for burglary and murder: VIII
liam Bell. sentenced In 100: from
Arapahoc county for murder.
Among the petitions read In the
Senate Thursday morning was
one presented by Senator but
ton from =. ]. Chambcriin. prcsi.
dent Of the Denver Real Estate Es.
change, Tho communication asked
that the present Legislature appropri.
ate ssso.ooo TO purchase plot of
ground Immediately across from the
state house on Grant avenue and upon
this erect n governors mansion. The
letter was placed on file. This site has
been frequently spoken OF as favorable
for m executive mansion. but the sum
Of $3.50. 900 for Its construction In the
largest yet mentioned. n mansion
should be undertaken Of the size suE.
scs,ci. II would probably nccessiiaic
purchasing tho entire block for that
purpose.
Tn, rules agains, lobbyists will be
enforced in the House OF Representa-.
ttrcs. and the chamber will be closed
to any man who wishes TO speak for or
against any bill being considered. Tho
rule declares that anyone Interested
enough to speak TO a member regard.
ing the passage Of bill is lobbyist
and must register with the chief clerk.
Lobbyists will not be permitted on the
fioor Of the House at any time. during
a session CT during recess or while the
House IL In adjournment. They may
gather In the galleries. and are priv.
ileeed to speak on bills only In commit
tee rooms when hearing Is being had.
Admission to the floor Of the House
will be restricted to those who have
been accorded such privileges by the
speaker. Cards OF admission may be
obtained from him on the recommenda.
ton Of members.
The troubles that will environ lob.
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