27 Dec 1884
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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1884
Page
1
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Governor Tritle notes grazing interest in the Territory has increased over the past year with imports of cattle and horses drawing stock-owners to Arizona for its climate ranges grasses and low care needs. Epidemics are absent and losses run about 3 percent. Water scarcity limits use of 60,000 square miles of pasture, but artesian wells prove water for up to 30,000 cattle and irrigation for gardens and windbreak trees in Sulphur Spring Valley Cochise County. If all land were watered, pasture could support 5 million cattle. current stock totals about 300,000 with room for 1 million more.
Judge Rearden of San Francisco orders the case of the city and county v. JG Fair transferred from the Superior Court to the U S Circuit Court for the district of California. David McClure, special counsel for the city, seeks delinquent taxes totaling 66,254 for 1880 city and county and 27,008 for state taxes. Fair was assessed at 4,220,000.
Dolph introduces a Senate bill amending the June 3 1878 act on timber lands in California Oregon Nevada and Washington Territory. The amendment allows lands to be sold without certification of noncultivation, reversing the original requirement that lands be certified as unfit for cultivation before sale.
An item notes miscrediting of an article on Mr Cassidy between Vir ja Chronicle and Eureka Sentinel and Reno Journal Carson Tribune. It says the piece appeared in the Tribune with incorrect attribution, and a Jovanar origin note existed. It also mentions plans to host Mr Cleveland in Washington with Hon. W. W. Corcoran, and a Beecher replacement report from London Pall Mall Gazette about the American minister post.
The chairman of the House Committee on Pensions is told to report an amendment cutting agents from 18 to 12 and a maximum pay of 4000 per year. Sergent and Perkins lead the California Senate race with a lively contest expected. The United States debut is 30 per inhabitant. France 100 and Great Britain 109.
Speculation surrounds New Jersey’s Cabinet prospects with ex Senator Stockton named for Navy if New Jersey Democrats push his appointment. Discussion notes balance of state representation, with New York favored for Treasury and potential shifts among East versus South West and Northwest offices. Pacific Coast states appear unlikely to receive Cabinet posts as Republicans prevail there.
The National Republican, now aligned with Secretary Chandler, says the Nicaraguan treaty spends vast sums, seeks foreign land, and will provoke jealous opposition. The Democratic party faces a major problem in Congress as the Senate likely to ratify with two thirds, while the House may block funding to implement the canal project. A diplomatic opening looms to reinterpret the Clayton Bulwer treaty and Monroe doctrine with England and France.
Speculative politicians press for policy on Mr. Cleveland's administration as Emory Storrs, the Republican stamp speaker, claims Cleveland may adopt the tenure of office act and civil service rules. Storrs says Cleveland is being urged by Western journals to show restraint from Washington appointments. The San Francisco Call will test Storrs's predictions.
The Virginia Chronicle notes that national aid to common schools will present a minute to Congress about illiterate voters forming a large part of many states. It cites 40 to 50 percent in some areas and questions how presidencies can be decided by voters who cannot read ballots. It also mentions available county buildings in Virginia City under 5 000 dollars, cites the Conger building sold for 1 000 dollars, and criticizes renewing a 25 000 dollar insurance policy for the court house amid hard times and tax pressure.
A Northern Nevada piece argues for reducing state government cost by abolishing or consolidating offices such as Lieutenant Governor and Superintendent of Public Instruction, trimming county structures, and limiting district judges. It cites sparse county populations and high taxes as reasons to reform now rather than pursue costly projects or rail schemes.
The Lyon County Times remarks on Nevada's two Senators and its influence in the Senate. It argues Nevada is not bankrupt despite not mining bull ion every month and emphasizes the need to develop agricultural manufacturing and stock raising. It compares to California’s recovery and cautions against discouragement, predicting improvement within five years if reform continues.
Als. Harry A. Garfield, son of the late President, named close-day orator at Williams College with J. B. as a marshal. William Evarts, once a 19th century senator candidate, linked to New York politics. Marie McCulloch to debut in society this winter as her father remains Treasury Secretary. Colorado robert mather John Evans valued at 3 million, David Moffat at 1.5 million. Ex Lieutenant Governor Sumner of Connecticut donates silk hat to New London Historical Society as Nutmeg electors used it as a ballot.
A reflective verse excerpt evokes a pilgrim lingering in a wood archway listening to organ tones and a bubbling fall. It recalls memories and voices the speaker can no longer hear, waking in tears as dawn moves over moonlit hills.
Washington correspondent for Cincinnati Enquirer reports Representative Townshend of Illinois predicts a legislative deadlock in choosing a U S Senator. He says Governor Oglesby may appoint Logan, forcing Democrats to wait for the next Legislature. Townshend claims Logan is popular only within his party, plans to relocate to Southern Illinois, and could leverage control of the Egypt district to win a House seat. He also suggests Logan would be Republican caucus nominee but unlikely to be elected by the Legislature, making a governor’s appointment likely until a Democratic Legislature is formed.
Historical note on stained glass decorators for worship and the unique mellowness of antique tints. Time and atmospheric aging, plus centuries of dust, yield delicate shading unseen in modern work. Modern glass staining relies on varying thickness rather than aging effects.
A Chicago News remark imagines a political exchange with Governor Cleveland and Governor Hendricks. It notes a party ticket reading Cleveland and Hendricks remains unchanged, suggesting a stance on succession or leadership in the administration.
The Troy Times reports Mrs Mark Hopkins travels to New York to observe a projected Great Barrington palace she plans to build. Supposedly larger than the Vanderbilt. dimensions set at 170 feet by 140 feet with height from three to six stories. It would be the grandest house built by a woman since Catharine de Bee.
The rise of cremation is pronounced in Italy with Milan leading the way eight years ago. Cities such as Lodi Rome Cremona Varese and Spezia have built crematories, while Novara Venice Florence Pisa Leghorn and Turin plan to follow. The Cremation Associations have formed in nineteen other towns with about 6 000 members. Since 1875 Italy has recorded 463 cremations, most of them in recent years.
Residents endure severe winter conditions across New York City as freezing temperatures persist and public services strain. Health officials urge precautions while relief programs coordinate shelter and warming centers for vulnerable populations.
In a Cincinnati Enquirer letter, George A. Townsend cites a New York railroad insider ranking Cornelius Vanderbilt as a powerful yet indecisive capitalist, while praising Huntington’s expansive system from San Francisco to New Orleans and beyond. The discussion covers Gould’s consolidations, Hessian-like control in Texas, and Huntington’s ocean to ocean reach with steamship links.
An Austin lady teased her child during tea with gentle scolds. At last she warned he would be sent away from the table. The boy retorted that this was her usual move whenever guests are present and there aren’t enough canned peaches. Texas Sift.
The Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia Record notes Mrs. Garfield asked John Randolph Tucker of Virginia to act as guardian for her infant children during their minority. Tucker, Garfield’s close friend and loyal ally, is praised as a brilliant, honest, forward looking Virginia gentleman and a devoted reader of literature. Their deep friendship bridged political differences and endured until Garfield's death. The author identifies the infant guardians as James, Mollie, and Rudolph.
The San Francisco Bulletin reports the Pacific Coast Land Bureau has agreed to sell 500000 acres of railroad land near Elko Nevada with about 25000 cattle for roughly 1.5 million dollars. Vice President G W Frink will depart in January to complete conveyance to a Scotch syndicate.
George Woods, longtime Central Pacific Railroad conductor and former pay-car train conductor, was brought to the Railroad Hospital by Master of Transportation Railton after a sudden brain paralysis episode in Oakland on Tuesday. He spoke briefly, then ceased, moving only mechanically. Many railroad workers and friends express sorrow over his affliction.
A Western gas works superintendent known for venting anger at workers insulted a newly hired band with profane epithets. After the band endured his tirade, he offered to spare them if they paid ten dollars, a deal they accepted. He is described as temporarily "busted" despite being Harvard educated.
The author argues through magnitudes in the stock raising industry that Nevada could surpass mining if cattle feed during winter with extensive hay ranches. High beef prices spur hay farming, as calves bought in fall could be worth 65 to 70 dollars in three years. Small farmers should consolidate land to compete with large owners who control summer ranges and winter-feed.
The article urges relocating the State University from Elko to Carson and repurposing the current building for Elko’s local school. It argues the university today serves a narrow district and fails its mission, calling for a fresh start at Carson with a machine shop to educate state youths in the mechanic arts.
A New York plan embraces electric railroading as the coming feature of rapid transit. Rival mortar makers unite for a practical test, forming a commission to select best concepts. A $1,000 stock company will allocate $500,000 in stock to the most satisfactory mortar. Cyrus W. Field backs electric motors for elevated lines while underground advocates push power from the start. Savings from electricity could reach half the cost, with plant costs borne by the new commission. The Brooklyn Bridge Railway plans a practical trial by the Daft Electric Company, operating outside regular hours and potentially dethroning the cable if successful.
ZT J Read writes from Butte City Montana to Capt Rock praising a busy camp with increased business and employment. He claims mines are permanent and capable of supporting a robust operation, noting strong activity and growth despite rough phrasing in the source.
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