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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1890
Page
11
The Wyoming legislature debates creating Babbitt county amid petitions, protests, and constitutional limits. Downey argues a new county violates the enabling act and Wyoming's constitution, urging delay and warning of potential litigation.
The council convened with all members present and President Beck in the chair. First readings were given to bills by Kinney for corporations and for a territorial hospital at Rock Springs, and another by Stotts on elections. The call of the house revealed no second reading.
A quorum call brought in Gal braith Hunter Reel Stotts and Trabing who were absent. The sergeant-at-arms returned with the delinquents and the call was dispensed with. President Beck showed leniency and no severe reprimand was given. House bills 27 to repeal the indemnity tax passed final, while substitutes on bills 1a and 23 to curb predatory animals advanced. The council then recessed into committee with Kinney presiding.
A tall black whiskered man displayed a long sheet of five dollar bills claimed as Treasury advertisements at the Continental Hotel. Onlookers questioned their authenticity as the crowd gathered to inspect the odd bills, while the man joked about their use and plans to drink with friends before leaving.
The Hon. weye Abercromby supports Admiral Fitzroy in the conclusion that waves occasionally reach sixty feet. The highest measured wave by Mr Abercromby stood at forty six feet high, 765 feet from crest to crest, with a velocity of forty seven miles per hour.
Postmaster Mail and officials announce new pouch times for Cheyenne to Laramie Carbon Rawlins and Rock Springs at 1 50 p m with return by 10 a m providing two daily mails west and back The plan aims to ease crowding and expand northern Colorado service Mass seeks similar service soon Carriers Sunday mail window expansion reduces rush and congestion Cheyenne mail volume up 46 percent last month with 60 000 pieces handled Six carriers on duty now though city needs six more carriers to meet growing demand and spring activity
The Wyoming legislature held a brief session and adjourned for Washington's Birthday after a poetic ode by Groesbeck and a stirring oration by Kellogg. Kellogg praised Washington's leadership, contrasted Valley Forge and Philadelphia scenes, and urged adjournment to celebrate the holiday. House bills and committee reports followed, including bills on banks and university lands.
Council members spent most of the morning session debating Hebard’s election bill. Amendments trim celebration provisions and reduce the Australian system. Country district judges would register voters and judge qualifications up to election day. The poll tax of 2.0 6 is removed. The bill is set as a special order for Monday. Bill Nye and associates plan a Thursday night appearance at the opera house on February 27.
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