Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, August 19, 1924, Page 12

Pr ee ee ee ee Cee el ed n ri e 0 { Betts Militia. FRANCIS EMROY WARREN OF WYOMING * Born, Hinsdale, Mass. June 20, “as44. Educated in common schools and academy. ~~ Enlisted tn 1862 in the 49th Massa- { ghusetts Regiment of Infantry; Berved as private and non-commis- Bioned officer until mustered out of Bervice; received Congressional fejal of Honor for gallantry on bat- lefield at the siege of Port Hudson; terwards captain in the Massachu- Engaged in farming and stock ising in Massachusetts until early tT 1368. Moved to Wyoming (then a part of he territory of Dakota). President of the senate of Wyom- Qng legislature in 1873-74, and mem- Der of the sens n 1884-85, ‘Twice member of the council and Riso mayor of the city of Cheyenne, jand se three terms as treasur- ‘er of Wyoming. Mémber of the Wyoming delega- Mion to the Republican national con- Wention at Chicago in 1888, and @hairman of the Wyoming delega- fion to the Republican national con- Yentions at Philadelphia in 1900 and fit Chicago in 1904, 1908 and 1912; whairman of the Republican state “entral committee of Wyoming in 2896. Appointed governor of Wyoming yy President Arthur in Febraary, 1885, and ved until November, 1886 inted governor of W dent Harrison in March, 1389 erved until ‘the territory was admitted as a state. Elected first governor of the state. Elected to the United States sen- mte November 15, 1890, and served until the expiration of his term, March 3, 1893. Re-elected for terms commencing $4895, 1901, 1907, 1918 and 1919. @When Did He Come to Wyoming . and From Where? = The adage that “The boy is father ‘to the man” was never more clearly ‘exemplified than in the case of Francis E. Warren, born :at -Hins- “dale, Mi: husetts, June 20, 1844. His father and mother were-of old New England stock.’ His. heredity pnd environment were such as to bring out positive points.of char- mcter nurtured by rigorous farm life and climatic conditions. He played, of course, but never until the work was done. There is no play in the toll of wringing a liveliheod from the hills of New England. Farm la-| bor, when he was a boy consisted of sowing and ning, caring for livestock, and doing the chores. Reap- ing was done very largely with the cradle, and mowing with the scythe. Swinging the cradle and the scythe developed strong, muscular men. It ‘was before the days of baseball, but the boys got a good deal of athletic amusement from breaking the colts and handling the calves, In breaking horses Francis had several bones broken, but young blood and whole- some conditions soon made him whole again and ready for other adventures. Milking a number of cows made strong and muscular hands, and forearms, and long walks to school in winter developed legs. This training and development of the entire body laid a splendid foun- dation for a Ife filled with everlast- ang activity of mind and body, and accounts for his excellent physical and mental condition in this year of our Lord, 1924. A few months at school in winter served to stimulate Bnd cultivate a brain that hungered “for intensive action. ‘The hard days of a New England farm, ypon which the labored early and late with his hands, made a collegé tralning be- yond reach, but the groundwork: was fiald for constant study through life. At the age of 17 ho’waw Jarger and ax strong as the average athlete, and mt that particul od “Abrahatn Lincoln was calling for volunteers to put down Civil war, He didn’t go an officer, but as a private. Pe | served, nevertheless, with dis- Hnction, and upon the field of battle, = awhen volunteers were called for to {perform a particularly Wangerous Sand difficult assault upon Port Hud- son he wns one of the first to re- Sspond. These volunteers were direet- 8 to make a charge upon batteries = Before whose withering fire the SStoutest veterans quatled. He-was SSvounded in that battle, but quickly Srecovered. Fory this herofe work he Eaves awarded the ~ Congressional ia, nor, and at present bears proud distinction of being the veteran of tlhe Cfval war inthe of the United States, the war, which’ had given =m a broad visfon of the nation, -he *oncluded to ley’s advice and go west he engaged in failroad work - with the .Chicago, Fock Island and Pacific raflroad, in the construction department. Clayvenne His Home. In Jun took en. his crockery and house furnishing goods store. He slept on a couch that was wheeled under a counter during the day, and never watched the clock for the time to quit. In all his work he used his hands, as well as his head. In a very short time, Mr. Converse tendered him a partnership in the business, the firm name being Converse & Warren. This ‘partnership’ continued for a period of six years, when he purchas- ed the interest of Mr. Converse. Old-timers now {n Wyoming who were here then will not, hesitate’ in naming young Warren as one of the most. progressive of the hopeful plo- neers of the earlier days. He was in the forefront to prevent Cheyenne from fading away like a mirage of the desert after {t ceased to become the terminus. of the Union : Pacific rallroad, which was. creeping west- ward acrosé the great plains country to meet the Central Pacific building eastward. It was Warren. who, as City Trustee and Mayor, pushed for a water and sewer. system ‘for the city; for substantial school houses; for city buildings and fire protection. It was he who,*as an’ early city of: ticer, chairman of the finance com- mittee of the City counil, “afded In putting the finances and credit of the clty on a sourid basis. He was one of the first business men to put up substantial brick business’ bulld- ings. He organized the first lghting company in Cheyenne, and Cheyenne was the first city in the world to use the incandescent electric lighting system from a central station. In short, he was enterprising and pro- gressive, and his force, energy, and enthusiasm in ‘béhalf of his home clty helped keep it on the«map and helped make it as. tt {s today—one of the best and most desirable places of business and residence in the best and, most promising ‘state of the west. Young Warren's bed on the night of arrival in Cheyenne was on the floor ina part-adobe, part-wood building where now stands the Wy- oming bloek. Those who-now visit Cheyenne and sce the Wyonting block ‘and others surrounding it throughout the city, and are quartered in the magnificent hotel, the Plains (one of the finest structures erected by Mr. Warren and associates), or in the Normandie (built by Mr. Warren), or in any of the other many, good hotels, can searcely have a real conception of the early days of Cheyenne—part of Dakota’ as she “was, ‘thousands of miles over any. established route of travel from Dakota's seat of govern- ment. Wyoming as a Whole. Equally energetic in-his efforts to have the whole of Wyoming prosper, Mr. Warren gave his help and in- fluence to every movement tending to develop its industries. He was one of the original projectors and the first president of the Wheatland colony enterprise and with his as- soclates contracted for the tunnel and canals and inaugurated that work of. reclamation of lands then lookedsupon as a desert, waste. Reqognizing that there should be direct rallway connection between the northern and southern portions of Wyoming, he first proposed the issuance of county bonds to build auch a Ine in co-operation with the Gould ahd Dillon Union Pacific in- terests. Later’he proposed and ef- fected the organization of the Chey. enne & ‘Northern, becoming its pres- dent, and ‘led. in the movement td vote and, {issue bonds for its con- pes a Si Se Ra | MOTE=FOR: °) » Margaret V. C. DOUDS REPUBLICAN CHOICE FOR Clerk of the District Court A ‘Bosiness ~Woman of training and experience, fully qualified and com- petent to conduct this: of- fice. PRIMARY ELECTION TUESDAY —Political . Advertisement, ~ The Fact =| That a person’ is faithful and completely successful in.a position should warrant the brings to taxpayers. wit continuance in that position; if-for-no other reason than the benefit that the experience RE-ELECT MISS' AGNES CLARE Republican Candidate for County Treasurer (Political Advertisement) struction. . This brought about rail communication between the south- ern, central and finally northern hortions of Wyoming, ard the final consumation, of placing Wyoming on a thorough north-and-south line from Seattle to the Gulf of Mexico, He was active in co-operation with other Wyoming citizens who sought and recently obtained the’ goyern- ment’s permission to construct and 'dperate the interstate railway. from Miles City, Montana to Tlco, Wyom- ing, with a branch from Mills~to Casper. . Mr... Warren as president of the chamber of commerce and board of {rade of Cheyenne succeeded in a movement to have the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy system build to Cheyenne, and also to have the Union Pacific company establish its Machine and car shops in that city, in preference to . Nebraska and Colorado cities which were bidding for them. Connection with Territorial Affairs. Early in the history of the terri- tory of Wyoming, Mr. Warren be- came identified with tts government. He was elected a member of the Third’ Territorial legislature and Served as president of the upper branch, in™ 1873-74, and again as a member ofithe upper banch in 1884. in 1886, because of his outspoken op-. position to the harsh-and oppressive public land policy of General| Land) delegates :to | vention which + Commissioner Sparks. He was again ‘appointed governor, posed by President Harrison’in 1889, gerv-| called by .proclamat Warren June 3," 1889, and’ statehdod During his.terms as territorial} . That Governor Warren early was governor he was instrumental in se-,@ progressive in the: sense of desir- curing legislation providing for the’ ing »benefitial legislation for Wyom- splendid system of public buildings ing ing until elected the first state gov- ernor. in Wyoming. The,erection of these permanent” ‘buildifigs became a weighty argument’ in favor of: the admission: of the territory to’ state- hood, as it furnished evidence to con- gress that Wyoniing was capable of sustaining a State governments * Governor Warren early saw the advantage of advertising to the out- side world the then almost unknown! resources of Wyoming, and his of- ficlal reports as governor, made to the secretary of the interior, for the first time gave accurate and full in- formation in regard to the climate, and soil, coal, iron; copper, and other minerals of Wyoming, together with the possibilities for successful ‘stock, raising and agricultural develop-! ment. These reports formed a most, substantial basly for the campaigrt| for admission of pi Suef to state- hood, in which jor “Warren! took an early and prominent part. Started Statehood Movement. ROBERT is insolvent.” ment.’’ DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE ¥ —FOR— REPRESENTATIVE TO THE State Legislature : “T stand for and pledged myself to urge the pass- age of a law that the State of Wyoming guarantee all deposits that any person or persons shall place in any banking institution in the state, and fur- ther making a felohy for any and all executive of- ficers of any bank in this state to accept deposits: of any kind after they know, or by the exercise of reasonable diligence should know, that the bank “I believe that labor should have, and I will use my every effort that it shall have, and be kept in the exalted placé it deserves.’ 2 bX “T believe in the principle of constitutional govern-- At the instance of Governor War-.! — =. C. AYERS sais nial As seh Democrat.” . “Iam and always have been, an SUPPORT MR: AYERS WITH YOUR VOTE. (Political Advertisement) uncompromising 4 versity of Iowa Association, high school board. dele, represent his -Au do: Wanerus is an ex-soldier who, comin; health, found what he was looking for an he liked Wyoming too well to return to Iowa, his birthplace. As the son of a-butcher-stockman, he farmed in his youth and had charge of his father's large feed lot where he cared for ‘hogs and cattle on an extended scale. 4 He worked his way through the State University of Iowa, from which institution he received the degrees B. A. and M: A. For a time he was superintendent of schools, assistant re; of the State Universit} of Iowa, and later became editor. of the, University magazine and executive séeretary of the Uni- He enlisted in the World War at the age of 35 and came out with the rank of first lieutenant. Although coming to Wyoming for his health, he found time while getting well to organize the Campbell County High School at Gillette, edit the Gillette News, serve as secretary of the county te to the National Democratic convention and was re- cently elected president of the Wyoming Préss Association. the, voters of the state of Wyoming so will, he i8 read. sume still larger duties in the congress of the United As the Brighton (Iowa) Enterprise said in its st. 7, 1924, “We don’t know who nig now that this great country of ours during these days of strife and trouble if the whole national congress was made up of such men as Theodore Wanerus.” Among other things Wanerus stands squarely for sanely pro- gressive legislation; for a consistent foreign. policy embodying some phase of the World Court idea or the League of Nations; for honesty in government; for farm relief legislation; just.an equitable taxation; full protection to the rights of labor} ade- quate care for the sick and disabled veterans of the war; strict enforcement of the law and comprehensive child labor laws. ~A Vote for Wanerus Will Be a Vote for Progress (Political Advertisement) WANERUS Congress Theodore Wanerus, of Gillette, candidate for congress, stands for the progressive principles outlined in the Democratic plat- form and in the speech of acceptance of John W. Davis. to Wyoming for his then. discovered’ that istrar county as state senator, became If to _as- tates. issue of opponent is but we uld be in safe hands He was appointed territorial gover- ren: the. Boards of County .Commis- nor of Wyoming by President Ar- sioners ofthe several, 4 thur'in 1885, holding the position un? ferritory adopted, resolutions: favor- tl removed by President Cleveland ing statehood, and pledging that the. lection..machinery of. each.county ould be put into, operation: to elect the constitutional ‘con- ‘Governor Warren pro- This sealling.. jon July 10, 1890, unties of the: that report he urged: land entered. « ‘That United speedi! 2 was roof.’ ition by Governor peel a is. shown by...the .recommenda-! ee bhown byt That Wyoming be admitted to ———EeEe————— = a States "That conditions be made easier for settlers jn obtdining patents patents be ly issued after the making of ‘That the public lands be ‘granted That the people of, the territories be given the privilege of voting for president of the United States. Miss Elizabeth McDonald REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR ne Cea, Clerk 4 “The friends and ‘co-workers of Miss Mes Donald inher present position attest to her sin- cere effort. and exceptional ability.” Primaries August Ni ineteenth ‘The Judicial Contest and The Judge The judicial contest is a thing almost separate and distinct from the general primary. election. In the. first place, it is non-partisan, the-names of the var- i didates i PARTISAN “TUDICIAL BALLOT n a Separate ballot called ‘““NON- separate ballot is ‘be voted by members of alf political parties alike. tes ~The contest is separation of the judicial contest fromthe partisan a wise provision of the law, not only pelea ote re- moves the judicial officer from the influence of partisan politics, once he’has attained: office, but also because, in the selection of a man for that position, the favor or disfavor of political affiliations are withd: his personal rawn from, the consideration of the voter, to the-end that the voter is left free to pass judg- ment upon the candidates with respect, purely ie offic: ive, tance, “> © But and qualifications for Prominent among these ed. ACTER and QUALIFICATIONS, * high a: the candida to their respect- It ow ht, to’ be. possible: for all voters to meet each candidate seach one declare hi upon the princi t office. - But this is imposaloie to accomplish and character and ‘qualifications must ‘o: be studied from a dis- 1 fea- | the consideration of the worthiness or unworthiness of oe ee candidates there are certain fundamental ciples. to 0 rin- are CHAR- Personal character in a judicial candidate must be very id, practically, above ‘repro: x . . This is necessary not only to: insure from , if elected, the proper view- point, but also to lend weight and dignity to his pronouncements. He ‘must also have had experience, and such particular ex- perience as to give him. aid.in the administration. of the affairs of :his office. of the la’ He must have. engaged in the active the law for sufficient time to have thoroughly “inthe principles of the law. is practice must ractice® unded him ave been so - ‘general as to acquaint-him with-many of its-branches and must r not. have been*confined.to one or to ont It’s the old story. a few legal specialties. If you would build’a house, do not em- ploy a poet; if you would construct a great dam and irrigation roject, you would not seek a musician, ified for the particular work he has to,do. In addition to his legal qualifications, the proper judicial candidate must be a seasoned man of not only know the law lence, must know men as well. A man must be qual- He must His know- Hs of men should be broad and varied and he must be in sym- pathy with mankind in general and with its various problems. A review of the list of candidates seekin; at the present primary, discloses that there. is preeminently possessés these qualifications. . The one to whom. we refer “ieeygnt been <conducting a dignified, id Mr. Cromer is the candidate, o: complex and diversified communi his cempalgn He is under,.ob! le isa public. of residence in Wyoming and - aiet judicial office one, man who 8. Cromer, who has intensive campaign. nox or element in our ‘No friends are financing tions to no one but the man of long.practice of the law, many years standing of his fellowman. Mr. o his old home ticed law for ten ye: before comin, there, in addition to a inreeieaa vaiot sity of Michigan in the 1 tee immediately en; ear, 1902, with the de; city of Kansas (City, Missouri. broad: knowledge» and under- Cromer was graduated, with honor, from the Univer- ¢ of Bachellor ed in fhe practice of the law in M There h to Wyoming, and while private practice, he held je prac- the positions of Counsel for the Police Department and ocia’ City. Counsellor, credit and without criticism, in additio tice, gave him a wide range of experience and Rhowledge of men. - “? i Mr. Cromer came to gaged in the that date. litigation’ that bears the re: attainments, le has been enga; has been had in ‘Waoming in'1912, where he has en- ice of the law in Casper ‘and Riverton since 1d in some of the important is district since that time and iate . These ‘public offices which he filled with n ta his extensive private an intimate of the members of his profession for his legal is high personal character and for his fairness. It may be recalled that Mr. Cromer was a candidate who received the nomination for the office of District Judge two years ago and made a dignified and creditable race against the then incumbent. not disheartened or soured. decided to become a. candida‘ many of Mr. candidate for this office, feeling and is the lo; He’ was When the present Cromer’s. friends w ical man for it. id\two! years. ago are volunteering their defeated in a clean race but was incumbent for a ‘different office, a great 1d him again to become t he is eminently qualified He is meeting with every en- couragement in his campaign; and many ‘of those who found it impossible to lend him Y support this. time. Possibly there is no other candidate for this office who is less entangled and compromised with the various and somewhat antagonistic elements in the social and political world, than Mr. Cromer. He does not ay or:to this or t peals to all‘of them.as free born American c! ® right, to have justice done to them upon the mere merit of their citizenship. Consequently, Mr. Cromer is justly entitled to the fullest consideration of all parties and organizations, whether of reason to believe that from all classes of our civic, political citizens. While he has his own views, man would have upon these matters, he is to do full, complet he shares a large measure of confidence it organization whatever it die ti or social order and he has It ‘is sconfidently hoped: that' the voters of the as any other intelligent in a position if electe and impartial justice to’any and all of the % ores to votersas belonging to this or that party, » but he ap- zens who have Eighth Tudicial District are .interested in maintaining the high ideal established in judicial contes' have no’reason to doubt that Mr. Cromer, them out inthe ullest measure. & its and it is certain: that they can if-elected, will carry In| congress (the for} new counties, MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 1924. ot 2 tions miade in his report to the Sec-| statehood. He asserted that the next | Senator Warren’s Work in Congress, retary of the Interior ‘in 1885. Forty-ninth) — could In the national congress Senator fely admit Wyoming as a state.| Warren has been an earnest worker He early favored the creation of | for his state for nearly 32 years, and believing that this| has been instrumental in obtaining would stimulate development. . (Continued on Page Thirteen.) RICHARD M. BOEKE Candidate For DISTRICT JUDGE Primaries, August Nineteenth | —Political Advertisement Candidate for the Republican Nomination . For Representative ;. TT ST and So eee Re-election by the People of Wyoming TO CONGRESS “I Will Appreciate Your Support and Serve You to the Best of My Ability Charles E. Winter \ (Political Advertisement) “1777