The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-01-29
CARSON LETTER.
CARSON, January %, 1903.

voted principally to the election of a
United States Senator. Congressman
F. G.. Newlands has an overwhelming
majority and there is no question as to
his election.
The members of both houses
have met several times to consid-
er measures for the betterment Of the
State, principal among which is the
framing of an Irrigatian bill to meet the
different conditions throughout the
State, and at the same time not to in
t%erfere Ia any manner with existing con-
ditions. This is a matter that needs
careful consideration.
The new members are getting some
idea OF their duties and becoming ac-
quainted with each other. From resi-
dents of Carson l hear that the present
Senate is composed of the brightest set
OF Senators that have assembled at Car
son for a number of years, and the Sen
ator from Larder is conceded to be the
equal of any on the floor. and carries
considerable influence both on commit
tees and in the Senate. The Assembly
is also composed Of au over average MEM
bership and is presided over by Speaker
Marion s. Wilson of Elko, but who was
a Lander county boy. He makes an
ideal presiding officer, firm but courteous
and we'll posted in parliamentary law.
Assemblyman Littrell of Lauder is on
the committee on Ways and Means, q
OF the principal committees and to which
all matters pertaining to revenue and
etc. are referred.
Several bills have been introduced 10
both houses blu. 50 far but one has re-
ceived the Governors signature.
The weather has changed the past
twnety-four hours and we are having a
much needed storm.
II your fashion reporter were here she
would be able to give YOU lady readers
n description Of the exclusive novelties
for the Inaugural Ball, on display in the
windows of the dry goods stores. They
are what the ladies would cali" dreams
of Eeauty." l did not inquire the cost
as | did not want to be knocked cold,
but | am satisfied hat they would cost
more than ten cents per yard, and when
made up il some hayseed should step on
the train, there would surely be al in
clination on the part of the wearer. to
use words not found in any of the revised
editions that the different religious de-
nominations have adopted as their stand
ard, though she might emile and say,
1T does not matter, you are quito ex-
cusable."
Miss Lizzie Morgan and Mrs. Kate
Mefiey, both formerly of Battle Noun
tain have positions in the ASS emily al
so j. c. Latta Of Cortez. Dave Abel,
well known in Lander has a position in
the Senate, so there are quite u number
of familiar faces here.
A meeting was held Monday afternoon
in the Assembly chamber which was ad-
dressed by Hon. f. G. Nowlands who
made an able and instructive address on
the provisions of the national irrigation
law. and its benefit to the arid states in
general and Nevada in particular, urging
the framing Of an irrigation law which
| would comply with the national law and
advising early action, so that Nevada
might become one of the fret to benefit
by its provisions. Mr.. l.. II. Taylor,
resident photographer, also addressed
the meeting giving a description Of the
work already done and stating that the
work had already progressed SO far that
contracts for the erection of reservoirs
for the etorage OF waters could be let at
any time that the Government saw fit.
From measurements taken OF the flow
of the different rivers for the last two or
three years it has been proved beyond a
doubt, that with proper reservoirs 1,000.-
COO acres of arabic land in addition to
that already under cultivation could be
made productive, and furnish homes to
over 10000 families. From remarks
made by the members of both houses |
am led to believe that a measure will be
framed that will result in lasting benefit
to the State of Nevada.
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CARSON, January 81, 1903.
At - m. the Senate and house were
called to order for the purpose of elect.
ing a United States Senator. Senator
jackson of Washoe placed Hon. F. G.
Newlands in nomination in an able
speech. The nomination was seconded
by Senators Rolf, Of Washoe, Bell, Of
Nye and Hardin, of Humboldt, each of
whom were loudly applauded. Senator