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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1890
Page
7
Green River April 16 Justin Dible, 23, son of the local postmaster, was fatally hurt this afternoon while acting as breakman at Rock Springs and died tonight. Mrs Lucy Shuster was thrown from a buggy by a runaway horse and suffered a broken leg.
R A Proctor commander of Canton No 3 U O F was surprised last evening with a 100 piece china dining service and silverware set by his comrades for his drill leadership and advancement of the order. Laramie Canton won praise for its tactics while Kuykendall presented on behalf of the group. Mrs Proctor received best wishes as a graceful speech and refreshments followed a social hour.
A local effort to establish anising and iron works in the city has attracted subscriptions of $100 from several firms and broad offers of support. McMenger believes raising $50,000 is easily achievable as correspondence with Union Pacific managers progresses.
An explosion shattered a seven foot drive wheel at the Union Pacific blacksmith shop injuring no one. The blast tore through the roof and window, leaving a hole in the roof and wall debris. The engine crewman was attending to the shears and escaped harm as fragments flew across the shop. An inspection showed the wheel had light construction and no clear failure cause.
A Carey bill in the Denver Republic notes proposed to empower territories to form cities or towns to take up public land for cemetery and park purposes. The measure, reported by the Senate Public Lands Committee, would allow purchase of land not exceeding a quarter section for city use, with conditions on mineral lands and ownership via patents to cities or towns, while preserving land for the federal government.
H W Monell reported from the Michigan mine that a diamond drill is in full operation and at thirteen feet six and a half inches strong indications of gold were found. He notes the hill may contain more rich mineral than expected and urges prompt reporting to avoid exaggeration.
The Congregational church hosts an entertainment and review tomorrow at 8 o clock under public school auspices. Hon. C N Potter will address the audience on Articles of Confederation and Adoption of the Constitution.
Three cavalry companies depart Fort Carter bound for the Cheyenne agency near the Montana Wyoming line. The mission is to deter the Cheyenne from the annual sun dance that had drawn the group together for some time.
Great activity erupts in the Lander oil fields as the Mullin and Brown well hits oil at 1100 feet on Thursday. Machinery will shift from the Mullin well to the Sidney company site as Dakota parties install derricks and boring machines on two properties.
Territorial Geologist Ricketts, arriving from Cheyenne, planned a three week exploration of gas fields near Rawlins, instructing his party to prepare boots for mountain travel. He departed Tuesday and was not yet at the gas fields by Thursday, implying plans to locate additional deposits in Carbon county. He traveled southwest from Rawlins.
May 2 A large number of inquiries reach Ways and Means Committee about the tariff bill. The bill sets July 1 as the start date but Senate delays suggest changes and possible effect not before next calendar year, possibly July 1, 18yr.
Jared Sater testified from Jamestownville Indiana that Thomas Hooper, a California resident, confessed to killing two men linked to an Arkansas lynching and claimed he would kill John M. Clayton in Arkansas. Hooper allegedly sold his California property to return to Arkansas. The account, given after Clayton's death, was not credited by authorities.
Governor Hill endorses a compromise on balloting reforms while warning against costly and impractical restrictions. He reiterates support for voters preparing and bringing their own ballots to polls, provided the measure does not infringe that right.
Real estate circles press for new industry in Cheyenne with an iron smelter woolen mill brewery and machine brick works in sight The Andrews machine brick tests show trip hammer bricks far stronger than hand made ones and a Cheyenne based company plans yards within thirty days capitalized at 50000 with most stock held by locals The Burlington granger excursions toward Kansas and Nebraska aim to include Wyoming buyers and prospects for large turnout at an upcoming sale of 640 acres east of the Denver Pacific rail right of way at 40000
Joseph Jefferson recalls how Tom Taylor's Our American Cousin became a hit in 1858-50 under Laura Keene. He credits Keene and Sothern for turning points in their careers, notes the balcony scene’s charm, and praises Sothern’s Dundreary trajectory from reluctant to superstar in London.
Citizens with doubts about Hartville iron ore are invited to visit the real estate exchange office to view the excellent ore specimens on display. The exhibit aims to prove Wyoming’s solid iron resources to skeptics.
The Base Ball Organization reports strong fund raising with $750 in subscriptions from $10 shares toward a $1,000 goal. Subscribers are invited to meet at the real estate exchange rooms on Monday evening at 7 30.
An affidavit sworn by Morris L. Kline states a warrant was issued for Lewis E. Pfeiffer of Bank of America on a charge of embezzlement for accepting money from a depositor after he knew the bank was insolvent.
In a discussion recalling Frank James and his long ride experiences, the speaker notes that English riding stance suits park use while long-distance riding favors pushing feet into the stirrups, bracing at the stirrups, and keeping a forward stirrup, as James and Globe-Democrat experience suggest.
A private letter from Buffalo reports President Harrison and Mrs. Harrison along with Private Secretary Halford and Mrs. Halford plan a summer visit to the Big Horn valley. Fishing and hunting opportunities in the region are cited as the attraction driving the proposed trip.
Foreman Charlie Hirsig returns from New York with polo ponies to Wyoming's Percy Hoyt ranch. Quito, son of the Duke of Magenta, is highlighted as a potential future great in the territory. Also brought are Eatonia, a Trappist mare, and Gaylass, a Nonesuch mare from Belmont stock.
The Great Northern slashed lake and rail rates to St Paul from 71 cents to a lower basis, triggering widespread disruption. Chicago west bound lines falter, Chicago St Paul lines lose business, and Chicago Missouri River routes face 25 to 46 percent cuts to compete. A meeting will decide whether to match the reductions or abandon through business.
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