Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-12-04

After Branding His Colts and Calves,
Applies the Iron to the Commits
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Applies the Iron to the Commits
siOners.
ED. TIMEs:-In these hard times, he who
is so fortunate as to get possession Of piece
OF gold, does not question whence it comes.
1t matters not to him whether it be dug
from the bowels Of the earth in the wilds Of
Australia, the depths Of the Comstock, or
is "coyoted', out of the Nye county hills by
Jewett Adams 'fnjuns." Thus it is with
truth. The people who recognize it care
not whether it he told in homely phrase by
Pepper, one of the gentle doves from Hawk S
Corners, or a member OF the Reform Board
The truth is what they are after. But Mr..
Littell seems SO distracted that he cannot
discover its source. He appears much more
interested in discovering the identity OF Pep.
per, that he may more effectually apply his
mud plaster, than he is IN making a true
statement of his relations with the County
Treasury. Now, I might announce my
name, but have none but the kindest feel
ings for Mr., Littell, and should regret TO
sever our pleasant relations. would only
heap Goals of kindness on his head. My
ignorance Of his past history, present rupu-
tation and future prospects, is only exceeded
| by my Indifference; and the readers of the
| TINES will bear witness that l have only re-
ferrel to him in his official capacity, but am
willing to be forgiven for having in my first
article paid fitting tribute to the we'll.
known business qualities of another member
of the Board. and suggesting that the mob
| by thing for the people TO do was to retire
these county officials. do not claim this
prophecy, but, at any rate the successors Of
two are elected. One tarries, but the hand
writing is on the wall.
had intended 10 respond sooner to Mr..
Littell's efusion Of some two weeks ago,
but was too busy branding those colts and
calves he compliments me on "getting," so
had no time TO brand him. In my last let
ter | stated that Mr.. L. claimed, and was
allowed $z5 for services inspecting the
Smiths Valley bridge, and in his answer he
retorts by using lot Of hogwash about liars,
monstrous liars, etc., al HdnSeH0,. And
then he says there is nothing in the charge
have no desire to apply harsh names to
my excellent friend. The readers Of the
county papers can compare his letter of de.
NAL with the bill which was presented,
sworn to and allowed. These Commission.
ers never cut down their own bills. II my
memory does not fail me, his bill reads about
as follows:
County Of Lyon,
To A. j LITTELL, Dr.,
July oath. 1855. to expenses incur ed going
to Smiths Valley on account of building
bridge across West Walker River. SIS 90
December 30th, 1885. to expenses Incurred
going to Smiths Valley to inspect bridge. 10 90
s2b 30
This bill was allowed January 4th, 1886,
and was published as one item--for inspect
ing bridge-and my error, If any, is the re-
/ IA. l., L. e e. IL. l..lu
But Mr.. L. says it was for expenses. Now
it is conceded tina; the county pays these
statesmen $50 per month and mileage; but
their Expenses" "Vell, Ply Sheesus!" II
Mr.. Litlell's expenses in going to and re-
turning from Smiths Valley are SIS distance
twenty miles) that rural district must be an
expensive place to travel in. And then, the
item Of Dec. goth. think remember that
on. or about that date my jolly old friend
Zeke Pierce gave ball, and that sundry OF
the gay, festive and good looking of the
Pizen Switchers and the plain folks OF Pep
perville took it in, and among the number
was the defendant in this case, Mr.. l.. And
it is a safe proposition to make that the
bridge was inspected on this occasion. And
now, what the people OF Lyon county desire,
is an itemizcd statement OF the expenses at
| lSHuaHt upon una wv L
did not intimate, or hint, or imagine that the
bridge and ball accounts got mixed, but we
are yearning to know all about it, and we
would also like to know if our County Faith.
ers are acquiring the habits of our City
Fathers, in that the bridge had to be "wet"
| Tell us all about it, and when you have fin
ished please inform the people Of this coun.
ty by what right under the law you charge
for anything except $50 per month and mile
age. And IN answering these civil q uestions
do remember that talk about ''lars" and
"monstrous liars" does not count. now
propose to leave these reform Commission
ers covered up with their own bills and let.
tiers until they are dug up and whitewashed
by Grand Jury of their own choosing.
B. PETER.
PEPPERvILLE. which is near Psen, Nov.
zSth, 1886.