White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-30
MANY ASPIRE FOR
SENATORIAL
HONORS

ara the busiest men in all Nevada,
and the all absorbing topic now Is
who will Governor Boyle appoint to
serve the unexpired term of the late
Senior Senator from Nevada.
Just as quickly as the wires could
carry to this state the news of the
death of Senator Newlands In Wash
ington the politicians got busy and
wires announcing the death were IN
some cases crossed by wires promot-
ing the candidacy of someone.
Some OF the wise politicians claim
10 have the question narrowed down
to three men, but guessing on the
political plumb jar is to say the least
a hit or miss proposition. Perhaps
every county In the state has one or
more candidates, and In this connect
ion we might add that White Pine
County unquestionably has the right
timber and by reason OF its rapid
growth in recent years is now one
OF the cocnties that must be figured
In the political game. Friends of
District Judge G. j. McFadden were
quick to urge the Jurist to enter the
race and pointed out that since his
elevation to the bench he has earned
ty, coupled with his sterling qualities
and life long service in the ranks of
his party placed him In the fore
ground. Judge McFadden, however,
refused to permit his name to be
submitted as a candidate, saying
that be desired to stay one more
term on the District bench of White
Pine County where he has made an
enyiable record.
Among the prominent men In
the state, however, is Mayor A. B.
witcher, of Ely, and his legion OF
friends insisted In placing his name
before Governor Boyle. OF course
candidates from every section have
been wiring to their friends and ac-
quaintances here seeking support.
but It Ia safe TO say that with Mayor
Witcher as a candidate he has be-
hind him practically every voter in
White Pine County. His popularity
has been proven In recent local elet-
ions, and his ability cannot be ques-
toned He is regarded as a diplo-
mat who would soon earn fame In
International circles and his ability
TO get for his own constituents at all
times all and everything to which
they were entitled, should make him
a strong contender and in the event
OF his appointment Nevada interests
would be In safe hands at Washing
the interests of the State at heart Is
looking for. Chief Justice Patrick
A. McCarren is an active candidate
and his many friends insist that he
has the inside track. When Cover
nor Boyle arrives however things may
change in and about Reno and Car
son City and Just what may fall Ia
causing many sleepless nights. JUS
uee MeCarren was candidate for
the nomination of United States Sem
a.or at the last election but finally
made the nomination speech for Sen
ator Pittman In the State Convention
ana thereafter supported the Senator
throughout the state. He has always
been a fearless democrat, able and
energetic and his appointment would
meet with great favor in the large
ciriee OF friends that he enjoys.
AttorneyGenerai George b. That
cher is also a candidate and Is con-
s'uered by many to be well In the
'ead In the race. The Attorney-Gen-
eral made 1t known some time ago
snat he would be a candidate for the
ohee at the expiration OF the term
vi senator Newlands. He Is warm
personal friend of Governor Boyle
ana his ability cannot be question: ed.
according to latest reports from Was
noe county the three leading candi-
yates now are. Thatcher, Boyd and
henderson. If this be correct and
s'atewiae Influence is taken into con-
sioeration II would seem to put the
Auorney General well in the lead.
while the name OF Samuel w. Bel
'oru OF Reno. has not been given
eieat prominence In the matter
through the papers published in the
western section OF the state 1t is
po'n'ed out by many that Governor
boyle who has determined to run on
prohibition ticket next fall may
.arn 10 the acknowledged leader of
.na' party and in Sam Bedford would
Aaa an able man tor the high odacs