Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-10-15
NEvADA'S n.
TREASURER
DAVE RYAN FUSION NOMI.
nee FOR THE PLACE
A Short History Of the Popu-
lar Candidate

COMMUNICATING anu up-tOUdlo lTCdSuf-
ers the State of Neada has ever had.
When elected four years ago he took
in the situation at a glance, so far as
the safety and advisability of better
precautions for the absolute security
of the State Treasury were concern
ed. He presented bill to the Legisla-
ture and was allowed the required
amount $4,000 by that body for steel
ratings and electric alarms. Going to
San Francisco at his own expense he
purchased the same, and supervised
the putting in. He had the wires pla-
ced underground through pipes lead
ing to the sheriff's Office, also an
alarm in every Office in the Capitol
building, besides having Winchester
in each of the several offices.
his methods of doing business for
the past four years has saved the
State many dollars. A thorough book
keeper and fnancier, he has the bust
ness of the Office at his finger ends
and misses no opportunity of econ
omy in time or money.
His Personal Record Is An Open Book.
Although a naive OF New York. Mr.
Ryan has been resident Of the Pa
cif1c coast from mere boy hood, re-
ing in the public schools and business
colleges of California. After gradual
ing from school, he obtained the po-
sition of city collector and assistant
book keeper in the wholesale house
of Milliken bros. Resigning that po-
sition on account of i'll health, he came
to Nevada, where he mas made his
home for the past tWeny-fOur years,
filing many responsible positions un-
til engaging in business for himself
by forming ccpartnership in 1886
with A. J. Mcdonnell in the stock bro
kerage business. which business they
still continue in both Virginia and San
Francisco. Mr.. Ryan is also a part
ner in the merchandise business of
Ryan & Stenson, which firm owns
stores in Virginia City and TonOpah,
Nevada, and Grass Valley. California.
He owes his advancement to his en-
ergy, perseverance and business abil-
ity.
He was elecetd two successive terms
as Treasurer + SOrey county, which
office he filled to the entire satisfac-
ton of every tax payer IN the county.
being attentive and corteous to every
body. favoring many poor people who
were unable to pay the full amount OF
their taxes and going into his own poe
ket to make up the amount.
He has made no enemies in office
as he treats everyone with kindness
and consideration. He has properly
interests in this State and is large
taxpayer. He does the book keeping
of the Treasures Office himself, be
ing a practical book keeper, and he
is therefore. certain that it is correct
ly done.
Mr. Ryan is man who at all time!
responded libreally when called upol
to contribute to charitable objects
eight years ago, when not in office. III
cashed between $4,000 and $4,000
worth of Storey county scrip, issue'
to pay the judges and clerks OF cleo
ton, there being no money in tn
treasury at the time. 14e favored mel
who could not well pay their take
without this accommodation. He di'
not shave their scrip, but paid then
face value, dollar for dollar. out OF hi
own private money, not deducting
cent for his trouble ana waiting tw
months for the return OF his money
till taxes came in. He did this Whe
he could have made $4OO or $500 jus
as well as not by discOunting the scri
and crowding the poor man.
Mr.. Ryan's reliability is one of tn
most distinguishing traits of his cha1
acter and the one which has prObabl
contributed most to his success in lif
When Dave Ryan gives you his wor
he does just what he says. He is a
every day man, always the same, an
popular with all classes.
The Ledger will cite another OF hi
good traits. One. year ago. when hi
deputy was taken seriously i'll an
had to undergo treatment in Sa
Francisco, Mr. Ryan stood in dOin
all the work of the Treasurer's offic,
1t is characteristics like these ths
have won Mr.. Ryan his remarkab]
POPULARITY. This popularity twice ele
ted him treasurer of Storey count
from which office he stepped dow
and out to accept the nomination IL
State Treasurere four years ago o
which ccasions he lead the State tick
b y5OO votes and beat his opponel
by 140O.
Mr.. Ryan's record as State Urea
urer during the past three and on-ha
years has been noted for strict int
gritty, absolute devotion to duty an
perfect Indifference of bOssism. II
election to the office of State Urea
urer for the next four years will pla'
the funds of the Commonwealth
the custody of man whose antec
dents as public Office holder EMIT
him tc the confidence of the vote
of the State
Mr.. Ryan's reputation as an expe
accountant and faithful custodian
the State funds for the past fo1
years. coupled with his unimpeachab
record as successful business ma
should entitle him to receive a majo
ity of the votes of the taxpayers
the State at the November electit
to succeed himself for the office
State Treasurer-Ledger.
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