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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1889
Page
3
The convention endorses taxing coal and other mine outputs with legislation to set value based rates. Eight hours work is established as a day’s limit for mines and public works. The session also clarifies railroads, corporations, and police power provisions.
Recess extended to 7 30 p m as the convention shifted into a committee of the whole. The revenue file remained under consideration while the committee reported favorably on it and took up indebtedness limits for adoption. The bill of rights was then discussed, provisions refined, and recommended for adoption as the committee rose to report with the preamble.
Under the camp order all garrisons except Fort Russell move toward their posts. Fort Russell troops head toward the 76th. Fort Washakee and Mc Kinney travel by rail to Casper then march to their forts. Forts Bridger, Douglas, Camps Pilot Butte, and D A Russell march to Bordeaux then by rail. Company C 7th Infantry goes to Fort Laramie. Subistence and transport orders issued.
Chaplin a compositor accused of mutiny against The Sun in the constitutional convention controversy. The Sun notes paper quality varied and was in use by rail and telegraph firms. The tiles were halted as the committee member failed to return, with the supposed informant blamed for delays.
The New Mexico state convention decided to submit the constitution to Congress first. If Congress approves an enabling act, the constitution will be voted on by the people shortly after. If Congress rejects, a vote occurs at the next general election for a delegate in Congress next November. No state officers will be elected until admission. The convention memorialized Congress for public domain grants for schools and formed a county committee to urge admission. The convention adjourned pending the chairman's call.
The American Agriculturalist has appointed Elwood Mead as its representative to judge Frank W. Isham’s potato crop on Horse Creek. A $500 prize is offered for the best one acre yield. Prof Mead will report once the evaluation is complete. The magazine gives nearly $10,600 in prizes and commends its enterprise.
J G Cropsey resigns as chief clerk and becomes a clerk for Superintendent Barr. Grace Hebard is promoted to chief clerk of the Cheyenne land office, reflecting her extensive experience. Major D W Benham of the 7th Infantry is named Inspector of small arms practice with station at Omaha, replacing Major Guy V Meary who requested relief.
The Committee of the Whole meets with 31 delegates. Final reading of file 8 opens the Constitution’s preamble and rights, guaranteeing equal civil and religious liberties, free speech, education, and protections against arbitrary power. The day includes committee reports on salaries public lands and mines and adjourns for the evening with schedule work pending.
W. B. Webb Montana financial secretary under Cleveland is arrested for embezzling about 2500?25 000 in public money. He allegedly charged government for goods not received and forged vouchers. Bondsman Sam Hauser and A J Steel, $5 000 bond. Webb to be examined October 4. he leads Wyoming Democratic committee funds raises concern for campaign finances.
Wilber C Knight superintendent of the Keystone mines at Douglas creek arrived in Cheyenne and then left for Chicago to buy machinery. The company employs thirty men and has 10000 tons of good ore ready for reduction. A twenty stamp mill will be erected and in operation within ninety days. Knight says the mines are in a promising condition and predicts large future output.
The text explains the Australian voting system where the voter marks the name of the preferred candidate on the ballot. It notes the ordinary form of ballot following this method and emphasizes designation by a simple mark against a favored candidate.
A fragmentary report mentions Ware Pook and references Laramie County with political context. The text is incomplete, but signals an election or candidacy related to Kor Governor and a Democrat in the county.
The Boomerang vented frustration about not attending the convention and handling Tie Sun's printing contracts. It notes it can attend to its own business and criticizes a paper for supporting William Ware Peck as Wyoming’s next governor.
An 1880s general land office order suspended Hat Creek patents due to mineral deposits. Forty patents were revived for cash pre-emption settlers in Hot Creek Valley, each covering 160 acres. Named claimants span Laramie county and Carbon, including William Henderson and Isaac Feldhouse, among others. Samuel Slaymaker of Alley Courts also appears.
Union Pacific is negotiating to buy the Denver, Texas and Fort Worth railway. Details to be arranged with Sidney Dillon and Fort Worth president Dodge, with sale to be finalized at the Union Pacific directors meeting in October. President Adams toured Texas noting plans to reach the Gulf amid rumors of confirmation. Chicago Tribune warns of deep water harbor schemes diverting traffic to the Northwest.
The city awaits the new water supply, as seepage delays and wooden pipe joints hinder immediate operation. Officials fear the brick stand pipe cannot withstand pressure and may require wooden lining, urging residents to be patient for a safe, pure supply.
Totman the patentee of a widely advertised ready made house had his baggage seized Thursday over debts. War ren Richardson and others filed claims to recover losses, signaling trouble for Totman’s enterprise in this region. Local builders argue they can construct comparable homes more cheaply, urging support for local mechanics to avoid outsourcing heavy machine work.
Bids opened for coal sheds fences and guard house remodeling at Fort D. A. Russell. Two bids for the guard house were very close with George East and M B Beeles as near contenders. Lowest bids for fences and guard house were submitted by Gilmore & Surer and George East. The apparent low bidder Mr East is expected to receive the award.
Yesterday afternoon the high school held its literary and general exercises with a Salutatory by Hobart Martin, Ada Johnston reading Shopping in the year 2000, a piano solo by Elsie Myers, welcome by Clarence Johnston, a reply by Charlie Powelsort, and a song by a double quartette. About 100 attended, including pupils and visitors, and the event was praised as profitable and enjoyable.
John Landenberg, a well known Rock Springs merchant, killed himself this afternoon by taking poison. His body was found in a room over his store after business embarrassments were blamed. He leaves a wife and three children.
The article notes the viaduct should be constructed and the convention nears its close. It mentions Douglas water works completion by November 18 1589, and details on railway grading contracts and travel plans for Knights Templar delegates.
The Overland Route gains through Pullman sleepers between Cheyenne and Chicago via Denver Kansas City and Alton railroad. The cars are of improved pattern and designed to enhance comfort for Union Pacific patrons.
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