White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-10

during his administration the affairs
of the Office were not only conducted
in a highly efficient manner but 1t
was entirely free from any influence
which might hinder or sway him In
his official duty.
A cursory examination of the records
of the district attorneys Office Is suf-
ficiont to convince the most casual OBJ
server hat Mr.. Edwards a be safely
trusted to efficiently administer the
important affairs which come under
his charge, solely in the interests OF
justice. without being actuated by any
Interior motive or desire to favor n
class or unduly punish another.
Mr.. Edwards Is a man in the prime
of life, full of energy and activity,
with the courage to devote his talents
along the we'll defined channels OF
righteousness. His success in life Is
due solely to his untiring efforts to
better his own condition and that of
his fellowmen. AS a boy he labored
in the coal mines of Pennsylvania.
The hardships which men in that line
are Obliged to endure soon became ap-
parent to him and his alert mind was
quick to see tn at education was
necessary and the most effective
weapon with which honest toiling men
could meet their foe. He entered the
messenger service of the telegraph
lines and his spare moments he de
voted to learning the significance OF
dots and dashes as we'll as the mas.
tering of the key. He became an ex'
pert in this line and the west soon
appealed to him as presenting a broad
field for ambitious young men. Com
ing to this district as the telegraph
wires were strung across the desert
he engaged as agent and operator in
the railroad service. Here he found
intervals which could be advantage
ously employed and his mind turned
TO a study of the law. This he dill
gently pursued for a number of years
with the result that he passed a highl,
creditable examination which instant
ly won for him the admiration of seas
oned jurists who had watched hi
career with interest.
While always active In general al
fairs affecting public interests he frs
entered public life when he became
candidate for justice OF the peace ant
vas elected by an overwhelming ma
jority. He served in that Office wit
credit to himself and the public dur
ing the years 1876. His experienc
was valuable and he made the best o
all opportunities. by which he soon be
came recognized as n of the mos
able as well as ethical practitioners |
this district. During 1917 and 1918 h
devoted his entire time and attentio
10 the active practice of law and bull
up a large clientele. He successful
conducted a number of important case
and was then elected to the Office c
district attorney. BY strict applies
ton to the duties of his Office and hi
successful handling of important lega
matters, as well as his high sense @
Justice, won him admiration and re
spect. The last two years he has To-
lowed the practice of his profession !
Ely, and at the earnest solicitation G
a large number Of citizens, irrespectiv
Of party affiliations, he has again bt
come a candidate for the Office whic
he formerly filled with credit and ger
eral satisfaction.
Mr.. Edwards has invested the fruit
of his labor in this district. where h
has established a home for himsel
and family, and upon the development
of White Pine county depends all h
has to safeguard.
He is making his campaign solely o
the ground of merit and stands square
ly on his record, which is an ope
book. He looks upon the district al
tofney as the agent Of the people
whose duty 1t is to prosecute all lay
breakers. but at all times avoid petit
persecution of individuals. He has
wide circle Of loyal friends who ar
displaying more than usual interest Il
his candidacy.