The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1910-01-29
ACCUSES THE STATE ENGINEER

Lsigants Say He Unduly Aided One Side
In Duckwater Case
Reno, Nevada, January 22.-State En-
Rineer Frank r. Nicholas was in Tono-
rah yesterday when the article accusing
him Of unfairness In the Duckwater
Greek matter was Published, and the
statement was made that certain resi-
dents Of Nye >Countx had asked that
Governor Dickersou investigate the af-
fair. He could not be located, and
therefore q statement could not be Be-
cured, but his Reno friends declare that
they are sure that IL Is simply q mis-
understanding. They say further that
the matter was given publicity for the
purpose Of killing of his chances for
the Democratic nomination for Governor
Of Nevada. He has been endorsed BY
several papers for this Office.
In September, 1905. Joe Toguoni. q
resident Of Duckwater, filed an applica-
ton for 800 inches of water from Big
Warm Springs. despite the fact that the
Courts had decided hat the water was
already appropriated. State Engineer
Thurtell refused to grant the applica-
ton. The matter was under investiga-
ton when Thurtell went n of office,
succeeded by Nicholas. Immediately
after that, it is claimed, Nicholas grant
cd the permit to Tognoni. despite the
protest of the ranchers using the water.
The protesting parties brought suit and
the matter was submitted to the Courts
some time ago. The parties opposed to
Nicholas in the matter-Mrs. Bertha
Rich, Louisa Irwin, Imogene Irwin. w
+. Mendes, Charles DeFlon. Paul Ir.
win and Ralph Irwin-claim that Mich
olas acted unfairly and they ask for an
investigation.
Nicholas Interviewed at Reno
Reno Gazette, January "a: State En-
gineer F. r. Nicholas returned to Reno
yesterday after spending some time in
Southern Nevada on official business.
While in the southern country he inves-
tigated the foods in that district and
the damage done by them. He state-
that the damage to the San Pedro line
10 90 great that 1t will be at least an.
other year before the road can be re-
paired.
When asked for . statement in re-
gard TO the charges that have been
made against him BY certain residents
Of Duckwater concerning the suit over
the water of Duckwater Greek, Engi.
neer Nicholas said: 'All / can say is
that the charges are absurd" The case
has not been decided by the Courts yet.
The reports on the matter are in the
hands Of the Governor. l can say
nothing more 1t this time. but later all
will be satisfactorily explained.
State Engineer Issues Statement
Editor Carson Appeal: / desire to re-
ply to an editorial published in Mon
days Reno Gazette which very plainly
intimates that the charges made recent.
~ against the State Engineers Office
was an attempt on the part Of Governor
Dickerson and his friends to discredit
me before the people that / might be re-
moved from the political arena as q
possible candidate against him in the
Fall camgaign.
I told Governor Dickerson months ago
that ! regarded him IS the logical candi-
date of the Democratic party. and would
give him al assistance within my power.
/ have reiterated this statement to his
friends and mine 20 often that / supposed
the matter was settled. The insinuation
made in the Gazette that the Governor
IL seeking to get me out Of the fight by
mitigating these charges falls to the
ground absolutely when this is known.
Respectfully yours.
FRANK r. NICHOLAS,
State Engineer.