Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-10-12
tile man respect the law in The

the young mar respect the law in The
future.
On the 2sth OF September. Secretary
Shaw deposited s25,ooO.0OO OF the
people's money in national banks with.
out interest--that is, in effect, he lent
then 900, COO C0 without interest Tor an
indefinite period, in order 10 avert a
serious crises in the market, caused by
over-speculahop. The bankers ike this
sort OF business, Of course; but what
will the %taxpayera have to cay about itr
II it isn't pure vilaipy, it il something
worse. The National Banks nov hold
Sl58, 97l.00l on the same termR. And
yet Shaw is the star spellbipder sent out
by the administration to fool the people
iuto believing that their prosperity is
brought about by such II system OF
finance.
awhile in Reno yesterday, the writer
met people from different sc cn.ns Of
the state and all reported a very quiet
political campaign. The only comment
Of interest he heard was the reported
effort Controller Davis is making for
removal ~ the university to Carson
This is met by Renoites with the threat
OF removing the Capital from Car son to
Reno or some other place. The inter-
eats OF the remainder Of the state do
not figure in the calculations Of the RI
val counties.
Senator Newslands has served this
state ably in the enute OF the United
States. His wosk on the irrigation Of
u arid lands has placed him IN the
front rank OF constructive statesmen OF
the day. In all probability, he will be
a candidate for reelection in 1909. IL
he is, the democrats and all others in
Elko county who favor his election
should vote Tor Hunter and Coryell for
state senators. A vote for their oppon.
ents is II vote for n republican to tako the
place SO ably filed by Mr.. Newlande.
At a meeting Of the board OF regents
held at Reno yesterday, Judge Massey
was authorized to draw a contract he
tween Clarence II. Mackay and the
North we stern Construction company for
the erection Of the John w. Mackay
building of the school mines. This
was done ut the suggestion OF Mr..
Mackay. The priced named in the
contract is $4,000. Work has been
started on the building, but it will not
be completed before some time next
summer. In addition to MIR. Mackay.s
gilt, DR.. Stubbs announced ut the
students meeting that gifts 10 the uni
versity, amounting to $3.50, 900, had been
promised and would be received before
the end Of the year.
IN making up your ticket for the
election, do not forget that a. c..
Dawley is the democratic candidate
for clerk and treasurer. Ills record FOR
efficiency and honesty IN Office is such
that the people know Tint the duties OF
the Office will be faithfully performed
and tho funds Of the county honestly
md securely kept il be is elected. lie
will follow the law in taking care OF the
Taxpayers money and keep it rs his
bplbSlltu ulTeCl. Ic mus uOue lnlS Ill
the past and the county has not lost a
penny. This should count with the
taxpayers when they make up their
tickets.
Bert Hill, inc barber, who WINS ar rest
cd o n the charge Of carrying cons. nlcd
weapons m"i shooting III the public
streets ut Raymond u md. es appel from
Constable Wore last night. Tho first
complaint against Hill was dismissed
aud he was arrested ON the charges Of
carrying concealed weapons and shoot
ing in The public streets. lie deposited
5000 cash bail IN one charge and nsked
permission (" go after bonds on the
other charge. Judge Bruce placed
Hill III charge Of Constable Wore who
we I with him to get the bonds. They
went to several places md finally went
to Fuller's cabin in Chinatowu. Hill
went in the cabin and slipped out the
back door and made lie escape, while
the officer was talking to n party who
had stopped him Mt the front door. a
search was made Tor Hin, but no trace o.
him could DO found. The officers UP
and down the line nave been notified ia
look out for him. Unless he turns ur
before tho time set for his trial. his
5000 cnsh bond will be forfeited.