Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1898-10-04
DOten'S Chatty Letter.
A Prospec tive Millionaire. The
Mint and Other Ma tiers.
Reno, Nevada, Sept. 80, 189'


! Fair, involving the exodus OF the racing
and sporting element, the horsemen, ho-
bos and sinful people of all kinds inheri-
ted from the California State Fair, to say
nothing of the numerous political con-
ventions, has allowed Reno to pause IN
her wild course and settle down to her
annually purifish condition. Carson is
now in the full enjoyment OF all the hill
arious indulgence mentioned, and may
she profit much therein as Reno has
done.
The present mixed political situation
is the most absorbing topic now under
consideration. Much interest centers in
the Legislative ticket, in view of the cleo
ton of United States Senator. This
county of Washoe elected two Republi-
cans and three Silver men TO the Legis-
lature two years ago. The Republican
party is stronger now, but the fusion oil
the Silver party with the Democrats
makes a standoff which may bring about
The same legislative result this time. 10
be or not to be is the question, and It's
mighty wise man who can guess accurate
ly who will be the next Governor-Sad
Ter, Mcmillan, Russell and Mccullough.
| can tell, and am open to proposals.
Much stumping of the State is threat
ened by prominent candidates and inter
ested parties for the Senatorial, Con
gressional and State offices. Stewart.
Newlands, Wren and Woodburn will be
heard, and Jones is also expected to say
something. It is also stated that A. c.
Cleveland proposes to enter the forensic
arena in a fight to finish with Stewart
for the United States Senatorship. Wheth-
er this il true or not will soon be defin
ately known, but many people think that
Cleveland would have things his own
way now, if he had never bolted from the
Republican party.
The Republicans not nominating any
candidate for Congressman against New
iands was strong point in his favor. bu'
Wren says he don't care, and will &c
ADtdl anu Dttil nm ioi AhiPOa ehhi
position. Anyhow he proposes to give
Newlands hot time and make him con
icious of the fact he, Wren, is on the war
path and wants his scalp. Newlands will
doubtless get much Republican indorse
nent, in fact he is looked upon as good
enough Republican anyhow. fIom his
standing in with all the most important
measures OF the present government ad-
ninistration.
Ex-Governor Colcord superseeding ex-
Governor Adams as Superintendent OF
he Carson Mint. has been a foregoDe
conclusion for some time past. merely on
political grounds of course. for Adams
illed that responsible position ably and
satisfactorily as will Colcord, and retires
With due honor. Ii is time that the long
continued, systematic bullion stealage by
EMPLOYEES extended into his administra-
tion but he was chiefly instrumental IN
the detection and conviction OF the guilty
parties and landing them in the State
Prison. The coinage department OF the
mint being dsmantled, no more money
will probably ever be coined there, and
it will be run merely as an assayipg, melt.
ing and refining establishment, same as
Il was under Superintendent Garrard.
yanderleith will be chief clerk.
The five or six millions OF coined silver
lollars that IRE up in its vaults may now
be called out and put into general circu-
4. Ill . li,,s al from
he old Comstock lode, which like the
mint. seems pretty we'll played out, yes
here are believed 10 be treasures stored
within and below her lower levels well
worth going for The deep drainage and
deeper explol alton project is feasible and
very promising. The cost is estimated at
100000. which trifling amount John
Mackay alone could well afford to put up
out of pure gratitude for the generous
Did lode that gave him all his wealth and
made him prince among millionaire.
But he went do it.
Paul Coryell with couple more young
Comstock lads who went east as members
IF troop NJ. Nevada Volunteer Cavalry,
lrrived here from camp at jacksonville.
/ Florida, Wednesday morning on their
way home TO Virginia City. They look
and feel first rate, but complain of much
,ickness and disability in camp, which
they left only week ago on fnrlough.
They have free transportation, with Sl.hO
per day to subsist upon. After brief
home visit. they will return to Florida, 10
rejoin their regiment, which expects
shortly to embark with General Lees
division for Havana and the occupation
of Cuba. Coryell says that with Nevada
air, water and climate, Florida might
make tolerable good country to live in,
but expects they will be alright when they
get to Cuba
Will Young, another wideawake Com
stock lad, son of Judge w. III. Young
formerly of Virginia City, but now OF
Reno, has recently returned from Klon-
dixie for the season. Will is one of the
successful prospectors, being among the
first locators OF the richest claims.
"Swiftwater Bills" famous claim is No.
13, and Young and his two partners have
claims Nos. IA and 10, adjoining above,
and presumed to be just as rich. Young's
share in this seasons cleanup is over
$4,000. The comfortable dividend bids
fair to hold good for years to come lie
has bought six more claims IN other 10.
calities, and expects to become several
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