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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1877
Page
8
A collage of 19th century notices reports cattle shipments to Cheyenne and Cheyenne with Laramie rails for mining use. It notes a new hose company in Deadwood, a church lantern vote in Laramie, a Denver telegram on Mrs. Goldrick’s death, and social gossip about fashion, theft, and local figures.
The council met with President Pease in the chair. Resolutions include establishing an official reporter for both houses, spreading the governor's message on journals, printing copies, and thanking Lieut. Geo F Chase for capturing outlaws. A bond bill for 150000 to Colorado Central Railroad was read. Territorial Treasurer's report shows total receipts 51606.15 and expenditures with balance 1618.40.
The Cheyenne Wyoming House convened at 10 30 am with the Speaker presiding and prayers offered. Committees were named including Ways and Means, Judiciary, Federal Relations, Territorial Affairs and more. The house approved pay for chaplains, seated D W Whitney after a contested election, and adjourned to November 13 pending further committee referrals.
The morning session of the council in Cueyenne chamber began at 10 oclock with the president presiding. All members were present except Draper Dyer and Downey who had leave. Journal of Saturday read and approved. House Joint Resolution No 7 read first time and laid over. Adjourned to 3 p m.
The afternoon session opened with roll call. Mr Haas was excused to attend committee work. Mr Downey presented a report from the committee to audit accounts and settle with the Auditor and Treasurer, including an audit for the two years ending Nov 10 1877 and a tabular expenditure statement. The report urged earlier collection of territorial and county taxes. The lengthy table was referred to the Finance committee. Mr Solliday gave notice of bills on paying county officials and establishing an assay office in Wyoming Territory. Adjournment was moved for harmony.
The 1877 House session notes the Speaker in the chair, roll calls, resignations from committees including Mr. McGlinchey, and no new appointments. Several bills are introduced, including protections for benevolent societies, a lien for mechanics, and a Wyoming civil laws amendment. A memorial to Congress on territorial penitentiary care is referred to Ways and Means. Also mentions Coal deposits near Rapid City.
Notice of introduction lists H B No 4 to amend criminal laws H B No 5 change venue H B No 6 regulating branding and care of stock McKay McKay bills to protect forage by fire Algo birds pharmacy irrigation Lowe swine within districts Caldwell resolution for committee rooms Spicer moves adjournment to Wednesday 10 am Adopted.
CAmP Rosinson reports Clay Dear, post trader for the militia with Spotted Tail's band, en route to Ponca arrived here with updates half way to destination. Red Cloud's column reached White River near Wounded Knee Creek, Dakota, on November 10.
A strong eastern capital led company has organized to develop central Black Hills gold mines and has begun operations. It owns the Rapid Creek Mining and Manufacturing property and plans a 25 mile flume with 3500 miners inches capacity to support winter output and extend from Castle Creek to the National Bar. Hamilton W W Bish of Utica, NY manages the venture. Also settled is the Hat Creek to Deadwood road dispute with Ward & May, with payments totaling 3000 dollars and a two year maintenance contract to be overseen after final inspection.
A man named Backus died during a blizzard while trying to rejoin his family at Tie Siding after departing a distant ranch. His body was found Friday night by a search party after he wandered for hours in the snow. In Deadwood, election returns showed John Manning elected Sheriff by 309 votes with Charles H. McKinn leading for County Clerk and Register of Deeds by 500.
Miners seized the Keets mine over unpaid back wages to contractors who had paid workers but failed to settle. The incident fits a pattern in the Black Hills labor disputes. A verbatim exchange with Chief Joseph follows, including his refusal to surrender and plea to seek his children amid harsh conditions. The report blends labor conflict and Native American diplomacy with circa late 19th century tone.
The west bound express carried three extra Pullman coaches filled with Omaha city government leading business men and journalists en route to Colorado via the Longmont extension. Notables include Col. R. H. Wilbur mayor Herman Kountze banker Max Meyer P. E. Ter C. B. Chase E. W. Nash L. V. Morse J. K. Ish D. Co. Brooks editor Republic an Wm. Gibson Herald A Rosewater Bee and other figures.
On Saturday the court entered judgments in two civil cases J Frank vs Seffer 4 Richardson for 255.68 and Cribbon & Sexton vs G W Smith for 887.72. The Grand Jury returned true bills. In City of Cheyenne vs Julia A Maginn the transfer to criminal docket was denied. Territory vs Thos C Green pled guilty to petit larceny and was sentenced to four months in jail plus costs and restitution if possible. Territory vs H Donzelman discharged with costs against the prosecuting witness. Court adjourned to Monday 10 a.m.
Eastern railroads discontinue rates to the Black Hills via Fort Pierre as navigation on the Missouri nears its close. The action shifts freight routes and impacts regional shipping and travel plans as seasonal water levels fall.
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