Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-09

national W NOfians y Party. 1nose Dliis
were fearfuliy and wonderfully drawn.
AZ their true Import appears, the la
dies are trying to get out from under
much to the merriment of their asso-
ciates.
Another group Is coming into its
own. also. We refer TO the farmers.
There are twenty nine members Of the
Legislature who are real, genuine dirt
farmers. II they do not get what they
want, whose fault Will II be? Organ
lied labor is asking for but few things,
and the miner group" has centered
their attention on one bill.
Recently much time has been con-
sumed with short appropriation bills.
All these are necessary, and have
passed with practically unanimous
vote. one wise step was taken by
Representative Calkins when he re-
quested that committee he appoint
ed to investigate just why all state In
sfitutions We're usually overdrawing
their accounts. This Is an evil that
should be corrected. and will be.
Reappor,ionment Is up again. Like
Banquo's ghost, II will not down. The
bill may die in the committee, but II
not, there are lot of fellows here
who are sitting tight on the lid, and
saying with the French, at Verdun.
1T shall not pass" This was an In
itiated measure. and wns voted down
in the November elections, IL viii be
recalled.
We judge that the way Lieutenant
Governor Rockwell Is breaking into
print that he is bein. groomed by his
friends for the Republican nomination
for governor next time. Better listen
for the rumble soon. Geo. Shaw. Re
publican state chairman, Is u frequent
visitor at the Capitol, and folks are
getting 10 say, "oli, pshnw."
Gunnison Normal School becomes
the western State College" and en-
ters upon n new era In It's develop.
ment; We congratulate the people OF
the western slope.
The minimum salary law for teach
ers Is receiving much attention. II is
hard to say what will be the fate of
'hAhAAs Ni'h u ~
TO the legislative doctors. ostcopnths
included The rsachcr wants II. be-
cause of the larger tax unit involved
In the law, and for the purpose Of con
serving III. recognition II gives their
work as "a profession. As usual, the
taxpayer Il against IL. The poor legis.
iaior thinks often of the old saying,
. N.tt l..H .H.t, al Il. "a
DANCED If you don't"
Have you ever watched the quiet,
stiffness of the waters Of Niagara, Just
before they reach III. Fuilsi You feel
that something wonderful and terrible
Ia impending. Just 50 with the l.egis.
iature. Thus far things have run
smoothly, but by the time my readers
see this, the administrative code hill
VIII b. In the hands ~ the members.
and then the stage will be SET for the
fight Of the session. Most of the fei.
lows ar. getting anxious to be called
10 I'll. bat
Prospects for the cooperative mar
kerlpg bill nrc fine. and. ns We believe,
Justly 50. Their. II n widespread de-
piEt w wv fUt
This viii put ia. machinery into his
hands for achieving great results. II
he uses II Ia iis full extent. the farm.
rrs viii become the greatest trust ON
earth within u generation.
In the House. Representative Cal.
kins recently mentioned ways In which
much could he saved In the printing
Ia In hat s..l
hammcring NJ the same evil. A. Il
looks to this scribe. II ls one Of the
colossal evils here that ought 10 bs
eiectrocutcd
Which reminds us TINT u bill In now
pending 10 change the method Of cap.
itai punishment In Colorado from
hanging to eiectrocution. We judge
that II will become n law. =
Eight bills affecting railroads were
introduced into the House one placing
paid fire departments IN the civil
service list: also one Ia provide pru.
sions for policcmrn'p families. where
the father has lost HI. life In public
service. The chiid Welfare hills will
receive thoughtful attention. and ss,,r>s
Of them viii be enacted Into law, 10
our prediction.
; All appropriation bills must origin.
stc Ia thr House: and Charles W.
bowies II the chairman ~ the lmw,rt.
ant committee having appropriations
n charge. Every time isowi~r SECS
member approaching. he squares his
law. gifts his teeth, ns " to sny. "N0.
ar.r-r. there Is n" appropriation sor
het cakes this morning" and the lrsis.
leto1 arr wondering whether there
NIL svse ~ pay day or not. II the
oeaaei0s. the conmitte~~ are working
away q that piIs VI Lois bills thst
.Were intfsdussG