Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-01-30
NEVADA WANTS MILLS.

NEVADA WANTS MILLS.
The Nevada legislature could enact n o wiser legislation than to
pass a law which will give mine owners Of the state a square deal in
the matter OF bullion tax, Under present conditions ore is being
shipped from the state to be treated when it could better be
handled at home If there "a any encouragement given mine own
ers to build and operate mills.
Benefits would be twofold. 1t would materially lessen the heavy
cost under present conditions and at the same time would give
work to hundreds of additional men at good wages, and the greater
portion of money would be put into circulation within our state.
As matters now exist the building of mills in Nevada is a bur
den which detracts from the attractiveness of mining. In shipping
ore the mine owner is permitted to deduct the expense of shipping
and treating it from the gross amount upon which he is taxed. But
he is not allowed Il deduct tbe oct q orecttrg NJ, frm sot5
amount.
1t is unfair both for the interests of mine owners and laborers OF
Nevada, and our legislature should remedy the evil without delay.
The present legislature of Nevada, now in session, will go down
in history as a hog 'em ALL one. If something is not done at nee
70 interfere in the useless squandering of funds for useless clerks,
stenogfaphers, etc, the 100000 surplus cash on hand in the state
strong box will have been gobbled up before the session comes to
an end The only state employees who have not been allowed stem
ographers are the cooks at the state prison, orphans home and state
university. Oh, Sally! isn't the water deep in the ocean?
It is little wonder the people become dissatisfied with some
things. For instance, the last legislature tapped the taxpayers of
Nevada to the tune of $4,000. And now it looks as IL they will
nave to dig up pay dirt for the present session to the amount of
about 100000 Verify, certain people are good spenders-when
they can use the money of taxpayers.
The stockmen of eastern Oregon, on the northern line of Ne
yada, have organized a coyote hunt to take place next month. In a
similar hunt a year ago 10000 coyotes were slaughtered. 1t is es-
timated that these varmints destroy 81 1000 900 worth of stock an
nuany, With the abundance of these pests hereabouts, why would it
nt be an excellent idea for people of this vicinity to organize a
similar party?
The anniversary of Lincoln's birthday is drawing nearer daily,
and. still nothing has been done in Tonopah to commemorate the
martyrs memory. The day should at least be observed in our pub
lie schools and the cooperation of teachers and pupils to this end
would be a commendable thing. The observance of this day should
not be overlooked in any community. Tonopah should do her duty
and be patriotic.
Fight fans re all agog over the proposed bout between Jenres
and Johnson. The concensus of opinion seems to be that Jim JEFF
fries will not be able to properly condition himself for the ring and
that should he meet johnson he will be defeated. Others. however,
think the big pug has it in him to defeat Johnson-and will back
their contention with lots of yellow metal.
Assemblyman Dodge of washoe called the houses attention o a
grave oversight in patronage. with two copying clerks to look at
the carbon copies made by the stenographer and call it work, no Of
fetal was appointed to watch the clock wind. This omission was not
because the clock is a sef-windinq n THAT yor,a 10 raasoa Gov
the creation of the office only no one thought of it in time.
With the lid off in Nevada, the state will continue to prosper as
in the past. To put the lid on means the ruin Of many business
men and depreciation in values generally. 1t is generally not a bad
thing to .1et we'll enough aIone"-and in this instance 81 eel the
people will have a strenuous inning before they will submit to put
ting on the lid in this state. tW
Nevada's legislature will do well to look into the matter
thoroughly before passing a law to close gambling houses. While
the solons have passed much unnecessary and foolish legislation in
the past, the present agitation should not influence the legislature
to premature action in a matter Of SO great moment to the welfare
of the state. tt
President Roosevelt evidently intends stepping out of the white
house with the big stick In his hand. His letter criticizing the navy
department and offering suggestions for reforms, would indicate he
intends carrying out his strenuous policy to the last ditch.
The tug of war, as illustrated in this mornings cartoon, would
indicate that Talman is about to do a somersauit stunt that will
hold him for some time to come. 1t is a case of going, went,
gone with this politicians aspirations.
"Twouldn't be a bad idea for those who were in favor of advanc-
ing the price of prayers to $40, to send in and buy a ticket for the
Salvation Army drama to be given in Tonopah on the evening Of
January 9th. Every little BIT addedAec.
That dull sound rumbhns) from Carson city might be on ae-
count u n advanced price of prayers, Or else, II might be the
eruption OF a pricked conscience. Whichever It is the common
man can pray at the same old price. aE
1t is understood a bill may be introduced at the present session
of the Legislature to furnish all stenographers with assistants, and
to establish a sub list for hangers-on.
No word has yet arrived from Washington as to whether SEN
ator Newlands will be able to survive the shock of being indo,sed
for the presidency in 1912.