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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1889
Page
7
The legislature debates funding for county officers' pay and contemplates printing territorial officers' reports. A joint printing plan to solicit bids was advanced, with a strong push from the house for action. The council and house clash over joint resolutions as committees push to publish official reports and related materials.
The council met with all members present except Mr Reel. Notices of bills were read including appropriations for the capitol building commission and the insane asylum fund. Second readings occurred on several bills and committee of the whole considered general file. actions included recommittals and passes. The president signed enrolled act No 1 appointing city attorneys before adjourning.
A legislative committee recommends binding a core set of reports in one volume and printing additional reports separately. They propose 5000 copies of the engineer, geology, and 3000 copies of the fish commissioner, 500 copies of the attorney general, 1000 of the auditor, and 600 of the insane asylum commission. Jesurun’s motion to cut extra fish, attorney general, auditor, and insurance copies failed.
An appeal seeks investors with capital to develop extensive oil fields. The text states avoiding discriminatory groups and aims to reach the oil source, noting a likely depth of about 2,000 feet to reach productive strata.
Cattlemen report favorable weather in eastern Wyoming with light snow and good forage allowing cattle to move from water courses. If the trend continues, cattle year yields may be smaller than in years past. Union Pacific plans electric plants and light yard locations at Grandeland, Denver, and Butte City.
An essay journeying through the social ritual of tea in England Russia New England and other realms It recalls tea party scenes with chatelaines guests and china sets and laughter The piece blends anecdotes about Dr Johnson tea leaves fortunes and the cultural meanings of tea while noting symbolism In art and ceramics it suggests a philosophy of the tea table.
A missionary recounts a Ugandan chief’s clever lesson in danger from Two Weeks of Uganda. The chief watches as the missionary accidentally points a carbine at him, then load and aims at the missionary, who learns to back away with gentleness. The chief calls out poli poli and laughs, sparing the guest.
A historical note recalls a strict surgeon who clung to rigid meal times and prayers. A Levee child’s convulsions occurred before prayers, and the doctor finished the rite before tending the bedside. He then prophesied and died at 6:30 AM, reportedly dying by sheer force of will hours before death.
The Newcastle water venture formed by leading local financiers plans a $50,000 plant fourteen miles distant. Water will be piped to reservoirs on the hill north of town, elevating pressure to spray above buildings. The scheme aims to end doubts about Newcastle’s water and boost the town to metropolitan status.
The dime sociable at the Congregational church last evening offered recitations by Miss Silvia Adamsky and Maud Johnston, a war stories talk by Judge Carroll, an instrumental solo by Edith Johnson, and a duet by the Misses Wil fame and Johnston. A spelling match and other amusements kept attendees entertained.
A reader describes a cave half a mile from an old iron mine near Hartville Wyoming. An exploring party finds a ladder like pine tree, an upper garret chamber, and a wind driven gallery. Artifacts and later paint pigment suggest ancient Indian use and possible stone paint mills nearby.
The council met to set next year’s appropriations totaling funds for parks, fire, prisons, elections, lighting, and water. City Engineer A. J. Johnston resigns. Frank Bond named as his successor subject to confirmation. E. H. Ingalls reappointed city policeman. Yearly salaries and bonds set, with detailed allocations for warrants, maintenance, and utilities.
A larceny case heard before Judge Carroll led to Stokes being held on $200 bail after a preliminary examination. Failing to meet bail, he was committed to jail.
The board of trade trustees met last evening and ordered a new Austrated pamphlet printed, to exceed 10 000 copies. A D Kelley A J Parshall and T A Kent were appointed to oversee the project.
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