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Newspaper
Weekly Nevada State Journal
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1884
Page
5
Prominent local items include West's northern arrival, drying streets, five prisoners in county jail, stock market activity, a furniture store fitout, and sales at Levy's. Local officials and travelers report from the Bay and Carson, with mining updates, railroad blockade relief, investors and mills expanding capacity, and daily life scenes around Sherman district and Virginia.
W J Marsh outlined plans to sell part of his Sheridan short horn herd to Nevada stockmen and travel East in spring to purchase twelve cows and a top bull. He aims to infuse fresh blood into his herd and establish Nevada as a headquarters for high quality cattle, predicting beef prices remain strong and ranges deplete.
A full house at the Methodist Church heard Mr James lecture on pneumonics with Reno High School girls illustrating memory techniques. Attendees learned calendars and presidential lists, with backward recitation of Southey's Cataract of Lahore. A Stokes system class may form. details from Mr Pinniger or Mr Goeggel. Mr James also spoke to Bishop Whitaker's School girls.
A judge refused a Carson dollar offered for advice after a lengthy legal explanation. The man insisted on paying, but the judge declined, saying he never charges for that kind of business and invited him to share a cigar instead.
Last Saturday night Ar A E Henn discharged a gun at close range causing the breech to explode and sever most of his left hand. Dr Hogan attended and dressed the wound on Sunday. The thumb and large part of the hand were amputated. The patient was reported as doing well. The article also notes a funeral procession and a mining accident in Cortez. Joe Woodworth is canvassing Idaho Territory for Benny’s new book Twenty years in Congress.
Nye county levies a tax rate of 325 dollars with four patients at the county hospital. News covers water return to Highland ditch, Reno and Cedarville visits, cattle sales, hotel ownership change, juries in Clem Berry case, local industry activity, new patents, mining progress, and regional weather impacts on livestock and winter supplies.
Fire at the corner of Virginia and Second streets yesterday afternoon gutted P J Toll's furniture store and the adjacent building. Fire chiefs faced hydrant confusion slowing initial turnout. two hydrants within 150 feet failed to operate until adjustments restored pressure. Firemen contained the blaze to the two structures, with contents entirely lost. Buildings owned by F M Peek, furniture by P J Toll. Peek insured for 800 on the corner building, Toll insured for 500 on stock, P J Toll canceled a 500 policy recently, and Peck canceled a 400 policy on the adjoining building.
A Louisiana Grand Lodge circular outlines lodging and transport arrangements for visitors to the April Grand Conclave in New Orleans. It lists hotel and board options at reduced rates, excursion-rate train fares, and prizes for Uniform Divisions and bands. Parades with army officers and city officials are planned, with programs issued on arrival. The parade and review are set for April 24, followed by drills on Saturday and Monday.
Four years after George W. Taft of Diamond Springs Nevada planted a single full grown German carp, his pond yields hundreds per net. A recent haul included 320 carp and 275 catfish with carp at one year eight to twelve inches and four years full grown at twenty to twenty five inches. Carp market is year round. Also recommended for Great East delegate is W J Plumb of Tuscarora, a steady Republican ally.
Notice from E W Cratcher president of the Nevada Live Stock Association of a special executive committee meeting in Elko on Monday April 7 inviting all members especially eastern Nevada stockmen. No business expected to come before the gathering. In Belmont last Sunday an Indian was shot by a fellow tribesman and authorities took no action due to a Supreme Court ruling limiting prosecutions of Indians for crimes against their own people.
The Austin Reveille notes the annual report of the State Insane Asylum showing a $20,000 saving from farming patients to California with expectations of $35,000 once operations are productive. It predicts the asylum savings will cover costs in four years. The piece lauds Warden Bell for frugal prison administration, predicting a surplus when the Legislature convenes next winter.
The House passed a Mexican Veterans pension bill to exclude Blackhawk, Creek, and Seminole war provisions. Republicans Brown and Steel led filibuster opposition while Calkins of Indiana supported the measure, vote 227 to 46. Senate expected to back it with Logan favored to champion the bill.
The Independent reports a Chicago company building a furnace at Palisade nearing completion. The firm operates three mines in Schroeder district and is extracting substantial smelting ore, with expectations of ample ore to keep the furnace running.
The U S Marshal will sell all real estate belonging to the Northern Mrs Judge Blake who died in Susanville that Sunday morning.
A Geneva politician reports from the Palace Hotel that General John A. Logan leads the Illinois delegation with unanimous support and broad backing in the North and West. He notes Logan’s long record, trusted recommendations, and strong backing from soldiers and business interests.
The piece notes a nationwide rise in petitions to Congress demanding Chinese exclusion. It argues the issue is national, not regional, and expects domestic backlash against those favoring immigration. The commentary cites Boott F. Otis as endorsing the stance.
The report surveys Bullion and Pittsburg districts in Lander County, noting Bullion’s promising veins and new furnace at Pasade Nevada. Pittsburg hosts multiple companies including Pittsburg Consolidated and Sunbeam Consolidated, with Morning Star and Cardwell tunnel ore assays $100 to $300 per ton. Battle Mountain cited as a potential site for reduction works to capitalize on local ore wealth.
Senator Logan leads a push to secure Union soldier representation at the Chicago Republican Convention. Veterans oppose being treated as stipends and press for citizenship value, unity, and a say in national affairs. Logan’s efforts win support among former comrades, though Nevada and state rules may limit delegation.
Susan B. Anthony leads a canvass of presidential candidates. McDonald of Indians is chosen as the women’s best hope to enfranchise them if elected. The suffragists plan to push his Chicago nomination and meet President Arthur, encountering Ben Butler on the White House steps.
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