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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1889
Page
10
Tur Lander Mountaineer notes snow in the high country above South Pass signals ample water for spring. The Weekly Sun reports on legislative excursion debates with Democrats active in absent representatives' stead. Census work proceeds as Superintendent Porter says 40,000 enumerators will soon be appointed.
The governor, engineer and geologist could form an ex officio immigration board while the secretary, auditor and treasurer would oversee capitol grounds. The chief justice, attorney general and governor would supervise the territorial library.
The text argues for a territorial board with authority to inspect and report on all state and territorial institutions including jails and poor houses, and the entire charity and correction system. It proposes merging the powers of the penitentiary commissioners into this board.
TuereE, a New York club, paraded the streets last week without overcoats or gloves amid extreme cold. The next day many members wore head coverings for neuralgia and others suffered internal troubles.
The selection of Hon. E. C. David as committee member to visit Washington in Wyoming's interest is prudent. He has long advocated Wyoming's admission and holds a wide public influence in the capital, and he is a discreet and wise counselor. He will depart soon to press Wyoming’s case.
The Ost states Judge Orr, Buffalo land office receiver, was removed for irregularities, with fourteen others also removed and more to follow. It claims Orr’s accounts are straight but rumors say his office is about four thousand dollars short. civil service reform is criticized and the cry of turn the rascals out grows louder.
The piece describes an unprecedented tally of defaulters in the last quarter and urges optimism that Cheyenne faces a grand forward movement. It cites Tur Leader charging a conspiracy against Receiver Orr at the Buffalo land office and mocks political plots against democrats. Kilrain is said to have defeated someone and may seek more fights.
Tae Sun favors creating new counties on general principles but cautions against organizing counties with less than two million dollars in taxable property until legislation reduces official salaries to make maintenance feasible.
The appointment of Fred Bond to the city engineer post is a high compliment to the young townsman. Observers say he will perform with credit in this important trust after four years of engineering study and strong academic standing. He may seek consulting aid for complex matters.
In Washington superstitious locals foretell misfortune for the Blaine family who live in the ill-fated house where Seward was attacked and where Key was killed. They cite Walker Blaine's death, his sister's death nearby, their mother's sorrow, and the secretary's secluded life as proof.
The Buffalo Sun notes a published letter from Receiver Orr denying defalcation charges and detailing referred transactions. The paper questions the rumor report and expresses hope Orr’s defense is sufficient, praising Judge Orr while criticizing the rival Sun for fairness.
The passage recounts a contentious Wyoming controversy over printing bids for legislative bills. It argues the council committee did not conduct a proper inquiry, while Secretary Meldrum resisted attempted coercion to advertise printing work. The Leader is accused of political manipulation and blackmail attempts.
Homer Merrell, Esq., is well received for the census supervisor role in Wyoming. He previously held the same post in 1886 and discharged duties satisfactorily, a prior record that reinforces confidence in his reappointment.
The Sun notes the reappointment and expresses hope that Merrell will undertake enumerating the territory’s population with citizen cooperation and support.
The Sun urges adoption of a bill to end separate city and county tax collectors in favor of a unified system. It notes examples in Colorado and Nebraska and highlights taxpayers’ double payments and delinquent taxes as proof the reform is economical and convenient. Marshal Schnitger introduced the bill and is expected to push its passage.
Nye and Riley have parted company ending their lecture course due to Riley’s intemperate habits. Last fall Riley was prostrated at Akron during their annual tour, and the public will likely overlook the internal struggle described as a demonlike battle with liquor.
Advocates for a new county carved from southern Carbon say their goal is to meet state constitutional limits. They would support a clause delaying organization until there is a reasonable level of assessable wealth.
A Washington correspondent reports on Speaker Reed's ruling that a quorum can be declared when quorum is visible. Democratic members say the issue could define next year’s campaign, hoping for a cinch on the majority. Public opinion, they note, expects representatives to push definite legislation rather than obstruct it.
Amite Rives starts a poem in Harper's Magazine with surreal imagery about hawthorn beads and fairy amulets. The Chicago American Herald calls the magazine poetry excellent despite the rhyme's weak quality.
The notice reports parcels on the south side being transferred quickly, indicating a brisk market or swift property changes among buyers and sellers.
The legislature's council debated a game protection bill with broad support for restrictions while Weston and Babbit counties were reviewed. An agricultural college and normal school proposal appeared as part of the session. The house praised a playful flowers gift as a gesture amid politics.
The house convened at 10 a m with Speaker Downey in the chair and all members present. The routine work began with amendments and routine business expected to proceed.
Notices show Taylor Adams Burritt Jesurun Simpson bills on jury fees librarian duties printing records livestock valuation and school district formation. The house forms Committee of the Whole to consider the election bill under Burritt chair with rapid section-by-section progress and an evening session.
The council met with President Beck presiding. Reports from game and fish and territorial affairs urged bills. A committee planned to file a revenue harmonization bill. Weston and Babbitt counties were debated with boundary changes. Several bills and joint resolutions were read first time and referred, including tax exemptions, asylum funding, property condemnation, and a deep water harbor memorial. The session recessed until 2 PM.
A Hoy Brothers cattle firm member in Brown’s Hole seeks deputization to arrest Rawlins stage robbers. He says twelve local stockmen monitor crooks, suspecting Dan Parks and a man calling himself Brown. A U S Marshal’s deputy tracked Parks, Brown toward Provo Utah. robbers may return to Brown’s Hole. Tex Allen, a robbery witness, left for Colorado yesterday.
Mrs T B Adams received news of her father E W Corliss death. For years he was a prominent New York business figure formerly partner at John Caswell Sons wholesale groceries and later devoted to banking. At death he served as president of the Bank of America vice president of the Brooklyn trust company and director in several financial and insurance institutions.
Contracts for ties and raises by the Cheyenne streetcar company enable early construction of a line to Fort Russell. An Indian school at Camp Carlin is planned, with two more companies at Fort Russell. A Sevens th street extension is likely for residents, and the south line will follow once the duct is finished.
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