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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1881
Page
2
On December 3, 1881, a reporter notes General Sherman’s return to Atlanta after years of absence. He was warmly received despite prior neglect, indicating fading sectionalism and growing harmony between the North and South as the “bloody shirt” fades.
A county debate questions a 915 dollar short hand reporting claim vetoed by Auditor Williams. Critics argue the amount is excessive and may be illegal, urging the Commissioners to let the claimant prove the bill in court as the District Attorney cannot advocate county claims. Rufus Kinney faces expectations to back the Auditor.
The Elko Independent reports a two foot coal vein struck east side of Dixie Valley seven miles from Balilion Railroad District. A shaft about twenty feet deep is being sunk. Coal reportedly burns freely and a valuable bed could develop, which would be highly valuable in this treeless area.
The debt statement released lists a November debt decrease of 7 249 126 dollars. Treasury cash stands at 245 0 2 860, gold certificates 5 207 929, silver certificates 66 603 830, refunding certificates 579 250, legal tenders outstanding 346 681 056, fractional currency 7 093 128. The total debt reduction since June 30, 1881, amounts to 62 373 471 dollars.
The Salt Lake Tribune notes that when faced with facts “every Mormon in Utah becomes as silent as a sick oyster.” The piece calls this a valuable natural history contribution and jokingly suggests applying a remedy to curb the oysters chatter, reflecting a satirical take on modern life.
John W. Mackay left New York on the 13th, flew to Texas and New Mexico where he is said to hold extensive interests, then returned to New York the day before yesterday. He intended to sail for Paris yesterday.
General Sickles spent four months in Europe with his residence closed. Manhattan Gaslight Company sent a bill for 1,000 feet per month, and he sought an injunction to stop the meter’s removal.
The two appointments place Sargent as Secretary of the Interior and Frelinghuysen as Secretary of State. The note recalls that twenty years ago this winter marked the winter of the war.
A strong case is made for sustaining a daily mail from Reno to Fort Bidwell via Surprise Valley and Lakeview, arguing it serves two thirds of Modoc County’s taxable property, fuels regional trade, supports military needs, and outperforms routes via Redding or Alturas in all seasons. The piece contends the proposed Alturas to Willow Ranch route is impractical and would delay shipments and troop movements, urging continued daily service from Reno.
Director Burchard projects 1880 world gold output at 107 million and silver at 7.5 million. Gold and silver use for ornamentation and crafts tally 75 million and 35 million respectively. Global circulation totals include gold 3.231 billion, silver 2.155 billion, limited tenders 423 million, total specie 5.757 billion, paper 3.644 billion, grand total 9.403 billion.
The Call notes the 100th birthday of Daniel Webster to be marked in Hanover New Hampshire on January 18. Governors of New England states and other distinguished figures will be invited, honoring Webster whose memory is honored in American history.
At the Consultative Commission meeting convened by de Lesseps, members expressed that the Panama Isthmus soil nature may allow substantial savings on the estimated construction cost and greatly facilitate work.
At Oakland Coroner Hamilton held an inquest into the death of Albert Brown a 2 month old child who died from apparent poisoning. The mother Cassola Brown testified she gave two doses of pulmonary cough medicine to ease the child’s ailment. Dr Buck testified the medicine held 360 drops of laudanum in three ounces and that the quantity given proved fatal. The jury returned a verdict that the overdose of cough medicine administered by the mother caused the infant’s death.
The Cincinnati Commercial projects a U S wheat harvest between 350 and 400 million bushels, short of last year by 75 to 125 million. From 1850 to 1880 the wheat acreage rose from 9 million to 35 million. The Spring belt includes Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Dakota and Nebraska, with Michigan Ohio Indiana Illinois showing larger gains in yield. County counts show Michigan 17, Illinois 11, Ohio 7, Indiana 4 counties exceeding 1 million bushels in 1880.
A Eureka Leader correspondent comments on Cassidy signaling a Democratic win next year and a prearranged slate. He questions loyalty of six insiders including Cassidy, and cites Mahone as a figure party members follow. The piece ends with a quip about Cassidy’s jawbone.
The Bulletin notes several new mining ventures rising in the past years. Leadville Colorado is producing nearly as much bullion as Nevada, with Dakota Utah Arizona also showing strong output. Idaho Montana are expected to gain attention with railroad improvements, while New Mexico and Mexico should boost bullion production going forward.
The October bill shows gas costs at 1134 dollars prior to last October and 251 dollars last month with electric lighting, a net saving of 883 dollars. Electric lighting now operates successfully on over sixty steamers on the Mississippi river and its tributaries, believed to enhance safety for travel and traffic.
The Eureka Leader notes there are not twelve Federal positions in Nevada that any active man would accept and argues the National Administration patronage is a minor factor in state politics, with little incentive for recruits to support the incumbent or his party.
The Richmond Consolidated Mining Company paid a quarterly dividend of 250 dollars per share, totaling 135000 dollars, in London on November 8. To date the company has paid 3502600 dollars in dividends, compared with Eureka Consolidated at 4680000 dollars, which suspended dividends in October 1881 and will not renew soon.
The coroner's jury in the A. E. Rhodes death case at Winnemucca concluded he died from the carelessness and imprudence of railroad employees.
The report states standard silver dollars amounting to 93000 dollars, half eagles at 78360 dollars, and eagles totaling 20000 dollars. The overall coinage for November comes to 195350 dollars.
Major Dennis spent the day with Congressman Cassidy at Pali sade and discussed the Democratic programme for next summer.
The court declares Guiteau sane enough to stand for execution by hanging, with a decision affirmed by public sentiment across the jurisdiction.
Commissioner Raum repeats the four year term proposal for tax collectors and notes 727,705 due from 70 banks in major cities with substantial sums already collected. He urges congressional action on individual cigar stamps, cites whiskey warehoused totals, and calls for higher Deputy Commissioner salaries. 1881 tobacco revenues exceed 1880 by nearly 4 million, with total 1881 receipts projected to rise further if tax cuts target distilled spirits.
The Garfield Relic Bureau plans to offer facsimiles of pavilion carvings including shields from the catafalque, easels, fans, canes, brackets, frames, and watch-holders made from pavilion wood. Receipts beyond manufacture cost go to the Monument fund. circulars provided on request with return postage.
The article reports that all white men at Marlette Lake have been discharged for the season and that wood cutting during the winter will be performed by Chinese laborers, indicating a labor substitution due to seasonality and workforce changes.
From Thursday's Daily Journal Kasson leads for Speaker amid fundraising and political maneuvering. Reports note Arthur to discuss civil service reform, while Panama Canal plans advance with isthmus work and a proposed shelter port at Colon.
The Rye Patch Mill in Nevada burned to the ground in a morning blaze. It was a ten stamp mill with complete amalgamating apparatus, owned by James Gould who bought it last spring. Uncertainty remains about insurance. Senator Beck was renominated as U S Senator from Kentucky despite voting for Stanley Mathews.
Idaho Governor Neal, visiting Washington, denounces Mormonism as treasonous and seeks immediate congressional action. He accuses the church of political control aims, polygamy in Idaho, and coercive influence via Salt Lake City, claiming Democrats and the Mormon population coerce legislation and electoral power in multiple territories. He vows to urge Congress to throttle the organization before it grows stronger.
A critique highlights erroneous silver production tables circulating in the press. The figures mix global and US-only data, overstate recent output, and misstate totals. The author cites official Mint data for 1880, showing $36 million gold and $39.2 million silver, totaling $75.2 million, and condemns reprinting unverified statistics.
The Palmer House Chicago hires three women for office work including two cashiers earning 1000 and 900 dollars per year plus board and a bookkeeper paid 600 with board. Additional 500 dollars if they live away from the hotel. Proprietor claims the new staff dispels prejudice against women in public roles.
Our Washington correspondent notes the coming session hinges on the Speaker race with Republicans likely to control the organization. Leading candidates Kasson Hiscock Keifer Barrows Dunnell are discussed, along with cabinet formation delays. Separate items cover President Arthur’s Cabinet pace, Southern Republican posturing, and Guiteau trial echoes.
The San Francisco Report argues Blaine will be the Republican nominee in 1884 barring major sentiment shifts. It notes Grant is politically dead as a candidate, Conkling’s influence wanes, Arthur supports civil service reform, and Blaine appears the most available timber for the nomination unless late complications arise.
The Gazette commends county engagement in local matters notably criticizing the non assessment of the Odd Fellows Building. The piece notes the building’s large size and suggests even the neighboring paper has not fully acknowledged the issue.
An Eastern paper notes that next Monday the Star Spangled Banner will float from both wings of the Capitol and the Columbian oratory will begin simultaneously, signaling a ceremonial display.
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