The Raymer enterprise., 1923-01-25

were introduced during the last ses-
sion, and which were born TO blush
unseen II is quite probable that
many OF those introduced this session
will never see the light again. Posi-
bly, this Is an evil that ought to be
corrected.
However, we hold that representa-
tive should represent his constituents ::
and, If Il reasonable number of them
wish legislation Of Il certain lind, If 1t
has seeming merit, he should Introduce
a bill on the topic; after that, he can
not say what the ninety nine other
members of the Assembly will do with
the bill. and his responsibility for 1t
largely ceases.
During this session the bills that will
attract most attention are what we
call the Administration" bills. We
believe this Is usually the case. In
this instance, Governor Sweet has laid
great Importance on the revision OF
the administrative code, and the pro-
posed cooperative marketing bill !;
around these the storm will gather dur
ing the session. The outlook for their
passage is thought to be favorable by
the friends Of the measures.
The first bill to pass the House, with
a vote of 63 TO 2, was u bill to repeal
the 'yelow-x-free" license privilege
enjoyed by state officials, and their
employees. There were about 2,0oO of
these in the state; and, on authority of
Representative Pollock, this will mean
the addition OF about $4,000 to the
revenues saved for the taxpayer. That
Is not bad for a beginning.
Not all hours In the Legislature are
serious ones occasionally there Is II
| little merriment mixed with the seri-
GUS For example. on the night of the
18th, when the session was prolonged
until midnight, Miss Baker introduced
| a bill requiring NIL men 10 part their
hair in the middle, and making II I'M
lawful to smoke In legislative halls
! IN ARKANSAS. And another pre-
sented bill making 1t unlawful for
Denver chickens to roam about at lib.
arty. while the Legislature Is in ses.
sion, and provided an appropriation for
| the enforcement of this act. We can
see where such law might be n good
safety first" measure!! Thel, few
! lays ago, two former speakers Of the
House were present in the chamber,
md were escorted to the platform for
a short address: as result, they were
ined box of apples for making
speech. One was Democrat, and the
,ther Republican. This Is advance
lntice to all would-be speechmakers 10
beware.
Bills are now being printed, and the
esislatiye hopper will begin to turn by
he time this Is in print; orutory flows
like the water in Cherry creek, and
INST rs freely. Embryo statesmen are
budding forth like watercress in the
'pring On the whole the Assembly Is
nade up OF most creditable set of
men, and who have the good of Colo
rado at heart, and who check their par
tylsm In the cloak room, and come in
the hall to put II "over the top" for
the Centennial State. As for the three
ladies' who are members of the House,
they are the crown Of the Assembly
colorado has no fear of her affairs in
their hands; but If there should be any
tendency to wobbIe on some matters,
with Mr.. Young, who Is not so young,
md Mr.. Sweet, to keep 'em sweet and
Hiss Baker towel, make 'em hot,
Colorstrand to add the rainbow tints;
and II Mr.. Crooke goes wrong there's
Mr.. Wright TO set him right; ana IL
Romero goes roamin' among the Rang
ers, we'll rise and sing the "Star-span-
sIed Banner" II looks like the John.
sons are taking the country; there are
four of them In the House. and we
think they are all of Irish vintage.
Over in the Senate, Mr.. Rockwell man
ages to rock along, TO the tune of
Sweet Harmony, Sweet Harmony"
md that always puts the Democrats
to sleep. In both houses, the new mem
bers are quite active; the older ones
have heard the call Of Wisdom.
A first glance nj the Senate, the most
noticeable thing is the avoirdupois, and
we have actually wondered whether
he length of the waistband is a quail
ficatlon for that dignity. Jones ard
,iirrand are regular Gold Dust
Twins" but we like 'em. God bless the
fat men; for of such is the kingdom.
They are thing of beauty and JOY
forever
We almost forgot the chaplain; his
name is RAIDER, and he has some Job
on his hands. The way he prnys for
the Republicans would make you think
he was at Georgia camp-meetIng.
RAIDER was once member of the
House. and we judge that he speaks
from experience.
let Us ARISE AND SING.