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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1889
Page
19
Easter tax pages praise Sun reading matter as Cheyenne prospers. Legislature to form three new counties. capitol building praised. Hartville mine branch line to begin early spring. Financiers forecast 1890 year of wonderous business activity with money freed from treasury vaults.
Raison Brice decides which party to back as he weighs his influence among Ohio lawmakers. The Omaha Bee notes the shift in fortunes as Brice moves to align with a political faction in the state legislature.
A New York paper remark cited by a Burlington Iowa observer says whisky will cure la grippe. The observer adds it is better to bear the ills one has than to seek cures we know little about.
Outsiders remark the railway shops resemble a large project but the railway company plans double the current year’s construction on the grounds. The firm still has four years of building work ahead, extending the era of development in the area.
Nor man B. Dresser editor of the Rock Springs independent is determined upon for enrolling and engrossing clerk of the house. He will furnish his paper some interesting letters during the session.
The morning paper faces a heated dispute with the tridune. Tur Sun claims restraint while editors debate the credibility of alleged facts and the propriety of joining the discussion.
In response to prior understatements authorities will publish on Tuesday a complete list of buildings to be erected, detailing their extent and cost, clarifying the contract scope and financial outlay.
The governor names Hlomer Merrell of Rawlins to the statehood committee. He knows many members of Congress and favors organizing the committee with a clear plan before traveling to Washington to ensure effective progress.
Hon. William H. Hornipay, named to the Washington committee by Governor Warren, said he would be glad to serve if he is furnished with the necessary information and instructions to begin work promptly.
A statement from the territorial and county Democratic committees notes a fair chance for the party's success in the state election. The suggestion is regarded as exceedingly good, and the territorial committee plans to provide the required document.
The Cheyenne and Northern will extend to the Northwestern railroad as soon as weather permits. Yesterday engineers departed to begin work on the line, indicating progress. A sketch of Colonel S W Downey, printed elsewhere, captures the speaker of the house, renowned as an effective legislature member. The Sun approves the house’s choice and foresees no regrets in Downey’s selection.
The comment praises Father NuGent as a highly public spirited figure in Wyoming, noting his enterprise and progressive stance during the state constitutional adoption. It states his opponent is kindly regarded but NuGent’s claims are deemed unanswerable, with speeches in Wyoming and Cara mie cited.
The two year delay by an eastern builder ended as contractor Keefe of this city handed the capitol wings to the commissioners the day the building was needed. Despite fire damages totaling 5500 dollars, the commissioners, known for strict standards, were satisfied with the finish when the work was delivered yesterday.
At the annual meeting the directors of First National Bank promoted I. E. Wild to vice president. Wild has served twenty years and recently recovered from a serious illness. He will resume duties and take an active role in bank management.
The source notes a 12 member council with Democrats seven and Republicans five and a house of 24 with Republicans 18 and Democrats 6. It singles out W. A. Carter as the only member-elect born in Wyoming, formerly of Fort Bridger, now in Salt Lake, and remarks on his full-time law practice in the Mormon capital.
In a North American Review excerpt, Blaine rebuts Gladstone on protection versus free trade. He cites railroad expansion since 1870, home steel rail production, and the wage-led boom as proof protection spurred employment and enterprise while questioning shifting labor to cereal and cotton production for lower prices. Western farmers are urged to heed protective aims over export-oriented crops.
The piece argues that Gladstone’s free trade stance mirrors old British policy against colonial manufacturing. It cites historic British fears of colonials developing industry and insists protected American industries raise American wages, while British manufacturers gain from low prices. It concludes that protection affects wages and profits differently in England and America.
The author argues American protectionism drives wage increases in England by attracting British workers to the United States. He cites Morrill tariff era 1861 as a turning point and notes American wages remain higher. A free trade shift in the U S would quickly lower wages here and in England, a view shared by Manchester and Leeds workers and many factory owners.
The piece argues that a legislature should apply standards to reforms, avoiding actions beyond proper government duties. It recalls Jefferson’s vision of limited government, notes Sunday closing laws failing, and quotes General Grant on duties beyond legal authorization, urging focus on legitimate legislative powers.
Voters faced a sharp cold day as election polls closed. In Ward Two Frank Bond won by a narrow margin while J A Breckens trailed. In Ward Three Warren Richardson led over F Crowley by a sizable majority.
Dispatches from Denver report the union Pacific and Fort Worth system appoints H. A. Johnson as general freight agent in Denver, W. W. Newlin as general freight agent in Fort Worth, and George Ady as general passenger agent in Denver. The Cheyenne & Northern’s integration heightens local interest.
At yesterday's stock holders meeting T. B. Hicks J. E. Wild G. E. Abbott W. S. Weaver and J. S. Peck were elected directors. In a subsequent board session Hicks was named president Wild vice president Abbott cashier and J. H. Loomis assistant cashier. Abbott’s promotion is praised by the Sun and Loomis succeeds as assistant cashier.
On Monday afternoon Reynolds Post relief corps was formed by Cheyenne ladies at Masonic hall under Mrs. Henderson. Officers elected include President Mrs. O F Cowhick and Secretary Miss Sadie Fisher. The corps No 9 will be installed Friday at Keefe hall camp fire with Reynolds post, a notable event for old soldiers and guests.
Carpenters at the railroad shops remain on strike with potential settlement talks. A contractor in charge said they might pay off all arreages today but no promise on future pay. Workers demand the Cheyenne wage rate for the same work, a reasonable claim. Mary N Powell sold property to Adam J Schilling for 500 dollars describing lot a0 and west half of lot a1, block 470, Cheyenne.
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