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The Nome nugget., 1902-01-11
IAN INEFFICIENT MAIL SERVICE.

The miserable mail service with which this sec ,tion of Alaska has been inflicted for years past has ,heen fruitful topic of discussion. Representations ;as to the miseraby inefficient service which we have received and receiving have been made time and again to the postofce department. But our protests have avaed nothing. and contractors and sub-con- tractors continue to bring in mail occasionally or to let it alone, as it pleases them best.
 For two whole years one P. c. Richardson ,suc- ceeded in making monkey of the department and
 in drawing down the price of his contract with great regularity. It is notorious fact that he made little or no attempt to the mails Last year the con- tract from Skagway to Nome was let to the Canadian Development Company, of Dawson and Victoria, B C., foreign corporation. That concern suoet the section between Panama and Nome to Belt & Hendricks, of the former place. Last winter We would probably have received no mails at all had not the postmaster at Nome been authorized to dis ipatch special carriers the failure of the regular carriers to put in an appearance As result the !, service between Nome and Unalaklik was satsfac- tory while the service between the latter place and Panama continued to be vile. Belt & Hendricks have the contract again this year. We do not know yet .whether they are culpably negligent in their deayoEs to push the mail along. That they made a
 good start is conceded, but there is fault somewhere Given competept men who are Financially able to carry out mail contract, say between Dawson and Nome, there is no reason on earth why mail should not b. received from Skagway in sixty days after Leaving that point, We assume that the service be- twssp Skagxsy and Whitehorse and Dawson is satis factory sipce the Canadian government usually looks closely after matters of this kind
 We grow weary of protesting against the treat mont accorded us by the government at Washington. Our complaints, no matter how just and righteous
The Nome nugget., 1902-01-11
LEGISLATION FOR ALASKA.

It is possible that at the present session of con- gress Alaska will be given delegate ill congress and that wonderful thing called the Alaska code may receive some amendments Let us hope that they will be improvements. Congressman Jones' of Wash ingon state, in interview last fall, stated that such effort would probably be made. He said:
 "There will probably be effort at the next ses. sion to some amendments to the Alaska code bill. Dissatisfaction has been expressed with nun Der of the provisions :n tine present. code and some changes may result. We have secured $3OoOOO for lighthouses on the Southeastern Alaska coast, and these improvements will go long way toward mak. Ing navigation ln the northern Waters saie.
 Alaska wants d delegate in congress, and l be-
 eve it would be advisable to grant the request. It IS impossible for the Washington delegation to be thoroughly familiar with all the requirements of that country, though we try to keep well posted: But It would Oe good idea to have man lrom Alaska in congress, who could keep that body informed on all matters pertaining to the district.
 ''It is probably impossible to give Alaska terri torial form of government. the expense attached to maintaining 1t would be too great for the dlsric If 1t were absolutely impossible at present to intro duce such government Southeastern Alaska Is the only part oi the district which has become settled Elsewhere the population is constantly changing, and means of travel are not good"
The Nome nugget., 1902-01-11

they are, fall upon deaf and unheeding petty underng in the postolice department, and in other departments, assumes to know of our needs and conditions than we do ourselves and his ipse dixit goes.
 Still there is left to the blessed privilege to protest, even if we must protest in vain.
The Nome nugget., 1902-01-11

Camp Nome, No. g, Arctic Brotherhood, celebrated the second anniversary of it's birth on Thursday evening The growth of the Brotherhood has been phenomenal. Starting with some twenty members. 1t now numbers about 25O, in good standing. com posed of the very best material in Northwestern Alaska Here's long life to the Arctic Brotherhood
The Nome nugget., 1902-01-11

The usual crop of frozen faces, noses and limbs is beginning to be apparent This Arctic cold is right smart" rigorous.
The Nome nugget., 1902-01-11

Let everyone get in and help along the charity ball. If each does bu, little tue result obtained is sure to be excellent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-02
NUBs OF NEWS.

The fantastic parade Of the p. o. s..
of A. Drum Corps, which was aug
mented by the Star Social club yester-
day morning created much amusement
on the streets.
The funeral of the late Michael Nc
Grail, will take place this morning at
o'clock.
Theodore Hessinger, who attended
the golden wedding of his parents on
this side last week left for his home in
Cleveland, Ohio, yesterday.
The Victor Social club, celebrated
New Years with ball at Athletic hall
yesterday afternoon and last evening.
George Ripper. of Eonesdale, who
has been enjoying the holidays with
friends on this side left for home
yesterday
the Church of Peace. Is visiting the
Home Mission societies of the church
in the vicinity of New York, and New
ark. He will return on Saturday
Jacob Kessler of 624 Locust street
met with an accident yesterday, that
will lay him up for some time. The
recent changes of the weather has
rendered the street and sidewalks a
mass of ice and on this he slipped.
Coming down heavily he struck with
much force on his shoulder which be-
came dislocated. DR.. Kolb, was called
and reset the bones.
A nineteen months old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frantz, of S24 Maple street, in
some manner got hold of bottle
yesterday, containing poisonous
liquid which he drank, The parents
notified DR.. Kolb and everything pos
sible to relieve the childswas done. At
last reports the sufferer was in seri-
Gus condition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-02
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Mrs. r. X. Crater and son Thomas
of 1917 Lafayette street, have gone tc
Harrisburg to visit relatives.
Mrs. Annie Evans and son Robert,
of 1919 Lafayette street, are visiting
friends in Pittston.
p. j. Sheerin, of New York, is visit
ing at the home of his parents on Price
street.
Miss Gwennetta Phillips, of West
Elm street, is visiting at Henry, West
Virginia.
Mrs. Glllcrist and daughter, of Hazle-
ton, have returned home from a visit
with Mrs. j, L. Moffat, of Washburn
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Young, of
North Rebecca avenue, will return TO
Wysox to reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horatio Moore. of
Wilkes Barre, spent New Years day
as the guests of Rev and Mrs. II. c.
MeDermott, of North Hyde Park ave-
nue..
Mrs. David Il. Morgan, of Thirteenth
street, is seriously i'll, and not expected
TO recover Her daughter Mrs. Davis,
died on Tuesday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-02
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

John P. Williams has announced
himself q candidate for register of
voters in the first district of the Fif-
teenth ward.
Charles Andrews, of Stratford ave-
nue., had his leg fractured recently by
falling into the ravine near the Dodge
mines.
Richard James, of 1927 Eynon street,
had his back sprained and body bruis-
ed by fall of roof in the Sloan mines
recently.
Special prayer services We're held in
several of the churches last evening.
The attendance was large in all the
churches.
C. c. Deckelnick the cigarmaker, has
moved his business to the corner Of
Main avenue and Lafayette street.
Special services were held in st.
Marks Lutheran church last evening,
at which the pastor, Rev. A. l.. Ramer,
Phi. D., preached a New Years sermon.
All of the local barber shops We're
closed at noon yesterday to enable the
employees to enjoy the remainer of the
holiday.
Christmas exercises We're held at the
Trip Park Mission school on Tuesday
evening. An enjoyable programme was
rendered.
James, the young son of Mr.. and MIS-.
John May, of 2231 Jackson street, was
severely injured in coasting accident
on Tuesday.
Frank Bevan, of sol North Main ave-
nue., was injured while riding in an
elevator at Finch's foundry on Tues
day,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-02
TEETH IN WARFARE.
England's Experience in Africa
Shows Need of Dentistry.
From the London Pail Mall Gazette,


After twenty-one months fighting
four dental surgeons have bean sent
10 South Africa to attend TO the teeth
of the army. Thus does the war office
put forth stupendous efforts to atone
for past ineptitude.
In an army of q quarter of million
men these four surgeons should he
kept tolerably busy. No soldier who
has campaigned six months in Africa
will if he be wise, neglect chance of
having his teeth examined. Each sur
geon therefore will have a clieltele OF
G2, 500 officers and men. Assuming that
on every day of the week, including
Sundays, thirty men are treated by
each dentist, the teeth of the army viii
have been overhauled and the work of
filing, eXcaVatlng and filling completed
in something over siXty-nine months.
1t should console u man on active SER
vice suffering today from ,oothache in
precious molar, which he can III
afford TO lose, to know that he will not
he troubled with the agonizing pain
later than April, 1907.
In the unequal struggle between trek
OK and biscuit on the one hand and
mere human teeth on the other. not
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-02
Popular Couple Welded.

william p. williams, of Chestnut
street, and Miss Annie Williams, of
$40 North Sumner avenue, West Park,
We're united in marriage at o'clock
yesterday afternoon at the parsonage
of the Puritan congregational church,
2046 Margaret avenue, by the pastor,
Rev. Jenkin r. Reese.
The couple We're unattended, and inn
mediately after the nuptial knot was
tied, We're driven to the residence Of
the brides sister, Mrs. Orrin Evans, on
North Main avenue, where a wedding
dinner was served, and family re-
union occurred.
The groom is "Billy" Williams, the
minstrel man, singer, and all-round-
goodfellow, whom everybody in West
Scranton knows as the most popular
member of the Electric City Wheel
men. He can number his friends by
the thousands. His father Is the we'll
known superintendent at the Mt.
Pleasant colliery.
Mrs. Williams is a charming young
woman of much personal beauty, an
accomplished musician, and talented
singer. She is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Williams. They will
enjoy brief wedding trip, and upon
their return will begin house keeping.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-02

It is seldom that such an array of
talent is gathered together as was the
case at Plymouth church last evening,
when, without doubt, the best con-.
cert ever given by local talent was at
tended by an audience that comforta-
bly, filed the large auditorium.
The opening number a quartette
selection, by Mrs. James Heckel, Miss
Via Jones, Philip Warren and Thomas
Abrams was forerunner of what was
in store for the patrons. The selection
was Protheroe and Beamish's Tell Me
Thou Pretty Bee," and it was given
with an harmonious blending of voices,
and correct accompaniment by Mrs. D.
j. Thomas.
Mr.. Warren sang "The Heavenly
Song" in fine voice, the selection being
admirably suited to his artistic work.
The William Connell Glee club were
not present to fulfill their part of the
programme.
Miss Cora Morris Griffin, the talented
and versatile elocutionist, made a de-
cided impression on her audience. Her
first selection THE First Quarrel" en-
abled her to display much emotional
strength, and to reveal some facial eX-
pressions which are essential to sue
cessful interpretations of so difficult a
selection. For an encore she gave a
delightful bit of comedy.
Mrs. Frank Brundage was announced
as being i'll, and what was really the
surprising feature of the concert, oc-
CURED at this time, when Miss Sadie
Edwards. who has been studying in
New York. appeared and sang. She
displayed such wonderful improvement
in her work that one would scarcely
recognize in her the girl who but a few
months ago was comparatively un-
known in the musical world
She chose the song, "a Queen Has
Spoken" as her initial number, and the
manner in which she rendered it was a
revelation to the audience. Such con-
troll of voice. articulation, breathing
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-02
WEST SCRANTON

and enunciation as Miss Edwards dis
played Is marvellous, when 1t is taken
into consideration that she has but just
begun her musical career. She certainly
has bright future before her, and this
is a gratifying thought to her friends.
AS an encore she sang Dear Heart
superbly.
Thomas Abrams, whose services are
constantly in demand, and whose sing
ing is SO much enjoyed, favored the as
semblage with a tenor solo about
'Llewellyn's Grave" and gave an in
spring rendition of a difficult number.
"If She Were Mine" was his response
to hearty encore.
Mrs. Heckel then sang two numbers,
"Only to Dream" and a lullaby 1t Is
so seldom she is heard in West Scran-
ton, that when she comes her friends
are loathe to have her leave the stage.
Mrs Thomas and her Drize-winning
party of female voices favored with a
rendition of the competitive selection,
Annie Laurie" which has already won
for them widespread attention. The Sc
lection was rendered beautifully, and
won for them spontaneous encore,
which they responded to cheerfuly,
singing the selection over again.
Mr. Warren followed with 1.-The Noble
Boy Of Truth" and Miss Griffin gave
two humorous recitations, which We're
well received. Mr.. Abrams also sang
"Mona," which is always enjoyed.
Miss Via Jones sang THE Promise Of
Life" and gave a pleasing interpreta-
tion. Her singing was favorably COM
mented on, and it is to be hoped she
will be heard more frequently in con-
cert work. She was accorded tlatter-
ing encore, and sang sweetly "The Sun
Is on the Hill"
Mrs. Heckel and Miss Jones sang a
duet, Hawthorne Hedge" which was
well received. and Miss Edwards sang
a love song, Her Heart Did Speak," in
a delightful manner.
The closing number was a yachting
glee by the church choir, under the di-
rection of Prof. Daniel Owens, and it
was fitting ending to the best concert
that has ever been given under the aus
pices of the choir
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-02
Staples-John Nuptials.

Judson p. Staples, of the central city,
and Miss Gertrude John, Of North
Hyde Park avenue, were united in
marriage by Rev. James Benninger at
the parsonage of the Hampton Street
Methodist Episcopal church at o'clock
Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Staples is popular young barber
of the central city, having succeeded
Philip Risland when the latter went
out of business.
Mrs. Staples is the daughter Of AL
dernan John and popular on the West
Side. The young couple have host Of
friends who wish them success in their
new venture.
After a wedding trip they will reside
until spring at the home of the brides
parents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-02
DUNMORE.

The reception rendered the congre-
CATION of the Presbyterian church at
the manse on Elm street last night, by
Rev. and Mrs. Gibbons, was unusually
largely attended and very pleasant
evening was spent by all. Mr.. and
Mrs. Gibbons were assisted in receiv-
ing the guests by several of the ladies
of the congregation, while others
moved about the spacious rooms, look
ing after the comfort of the guests.
Dainty refreshments We're served by
the following young ladies: Misses
Allie Taft, Mary Decker, Kathryn
Reher, lneZ Iren.
Harry Avery, of Carbondale, spent
yesterday as the guest of Clayton Pot
ter, of Blakely street.
A. e. Spencer has purchased the in
terest of Thomas Keller in the firm of
Spencer & Keller, and hereafter the
firm will be Spencer Brothers. The
new firm enters upon the new year
with every prospect of success, both
being well and favoraply known dur
ing their past business experience. For
several years, H. e. Spencer was
manager for f. 2. Price in his store
here and afterwards went to Scranton
as general manager of his large store
there, so that the grocery business will
be no new experience for him.
DR.. j. Harrington Young will today
enter upon his duties as Junior resident
physician at Moses Taylor hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Bingham, of
Blakcly street, are entertaining guests
from Pittson and Stroudsburg during
the holidays.
e. A. Stevens will today add fresh
meat department to his general gro
Gerry business.
The cut-rate meat market; which has
been conducted at the Corners for the
past few months by Canavan & Sayers,
did not open for business on Tuesday
morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-02

with a toilet set, the presentation
speech being made by Isaac Evans.
Refreshments were served at a season-
able hour.
Those in attendance were the Misses
Ether Evans, Sarah Jones, Clara Ship
pie. Margaret Shipple, Bessie hodge,
Esther Pinnock, Mary Pinnock, Annie
Stevens, Mamie Morris, Margaret Nor
ros, Emma Moore, Martha Londer,
Edith Thomas, Maude Bacon, Clara
Nigue, Lizzie Vigue, Ethel Coslett,
Millie Coslett, Mildred Evans, Edith
Evans, Daniel Evans, George Evans,
Thomas Thomas, II. b. Jones. Arthur
Pinnock, Ben jenkins, Jacob Nash,
Abraham Evans, George Kargheo, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Mrs. Coslett Mrs.
Eangher, Mrs. Bacon, Mrs. Morgan,
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Evans.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-02
Hamm-Miller Wedding.

A quiet wedding took place yesterday
afternoon at $50 p. m, when Miss Bes-
sic Hamm, we'll known young lady
and f. l.. Miller, also a resident of
this side We're united at the home of
the grooms parents Ills Remington
avenue, by Pastor Gallenkamp, of the
Mfilin Avenue Zion Lutheran church.
The ceremony was performed in the
presence of immediate relatives in the
front parlor which had been transform
ed into floral bower for the occasion.
Miss Gertrude Stenmetz, acted as
bridesmaid and William Berghauser Of '
ficiated as groomsman.
Reception followed until 6 o'clock,
when supper was served, and at 8
o'clock Mr.. and Mrs. Miller started on
their honey moon. They will reside on
Remington avenue when they return.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-02

The committee which had charge Of
the second annual banquet and ball of
the knights of st. George scored a
distinct social triumph last night and
were warmly congratulated for the
excellence of the arrangements. The
hall was artistically draped with flags
and bunting of many hues which lent
additional charm to the beauty of the
table decorations and the handsome
gowns worn by the ladies'. Shaded
parlor lamps, dotted the we'll laden
tables here and there, and they in turn
were set off with an appropriate back
ground of potted plants and palms.
The tables, seven in number were
arranged with one just below the stage
running across the hail at which the
officers were seated. Four others ran
the length of the hall and two more
were set across the hall at the rear. At
$50 p. M, the guests, to the number of
about 300 sat down to partake Of the
following menu:
Turkey. Ham. Chicken.
Potato Salad. Mashed Potatoes
Olives. Celery Pickles.
Cake. Ice Cream.
Coffee. Cigars.
The post prandial exercises were
opened at o'clock by William J. JAMS
sen, who welcomed the guests and
wished all present a happy new year.
In concluding, he introduced Rev.
T'etel Christ as POSTMASTER Of the
evening. The reverend gentleman
spoke at some length in light and
happy vein and concluded by express
irs the hope that those present would
ENJOY themselves. He paid a high
compliment to the society and the
committee of arrangements.
After the tables were cleared, con-
else statement of the financial condi-
tion of Branch No. As, Knights of st.
George, was made in the German lam
suage by Edward Klos, who has been
secretary since the organization, near
ly five years ago. He was followed by
Director August Rehner. who also de-
livered himself in the mother tongue
and bade all present welcome in the
name of the society. After the speech
making there was dancing.
The various committees who had
charge Of the arrangements were as
follows:
Arrangements--August J. Rehncr, chairman;
Barney Radl, secretary; Charles Haen, treas.
urer; Michael Wetter, Frank Mawn, Matthias
Thies, l.. II. scnker, Patrick F. Cusck, Peter
Weber, Adam Imeidopf
Recepton--Peter Weber, Joseph Wetter, John
Baur. Joseph G. Rade, Michael Brier, Nicholas
Stenback, John Brier. Otto Weber.
Floor-Mathias Thies, L.. II. Senker, Adam
Imeidopf.
Prompter-W. l.. Jansen.
Committee OF GrlsMamie Miller. Mamie G.
Klos, Moie c. Jansen. Effe Scholl. Emma
Rempe, Mary Madden May Weile, Tillie Weile
Mary Weilc Madeline Klos, Katie Reidenbach
Mamie Wetter, Anna Klein, Lottie Wetter, Jo.
sephine Imeidopf, Maggie Coon, Pauline Herb
ster.
The officers of the society are: Spirit
ual director, Rev. Peter Christ; direc-
tor, August Rehner; president, George
J. Miller; vice-president, VIII l.. Jan
sen; secretary and treasurer, Edward
G. Klos: sergeant-at-arms, Joseph
Fischer; medical examiner, DR.. John j.
McGrath.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-02
GODDESS OF SMALLPOX.
In Her Honor Thugs Kill 10000
Persons q Year in India.

In uer louor IuuBS hiil oo,ooo
Persons Year in India.
From the Boston Post
The divinity worshipped by the Thugs
of India is appropriately enough the
goddess of smallpox. Thagi Cor Thug
gee), the only religion that breaches
murder, is not yet extinct. 1t appears,
in fact, of late years to have been ac-
tually ON the increase. In the Punjab
there were two cases of murders by
Thugs as late as 1896. while in Central
India the increase in the last three or
or four years is startling.
About seventy years have passed
since two young English officials agreed
that the day of retribution was come
for the followers of the goddess Kali.
There We're at that time at least 1000
Thugs wandering unmolested over the
surface of India. who earned a liveli-
hood by numbering their fellow-men.
They lived in this way partly because
it was their religion and partly because
they preferred numbering to either
working or begging,
AS each Thug killed, on an average,
three men a year, some 10000 people,
mostly under British rule or protection,
vanished into the earth every year.
Such figures seem incredible. and yet
officials of the time say that they are
probably under the mark
The Thug would set out on his busi-
ness with the cuiet earnestness of one
who is merely doing his duty and
would brutally murder twenty or thirty
victims not only with an easy con-
science, but with the calm self-ap-
proval of successful practitioner, Nor
was he at all grasping in his dealings.
The celebrated Thug Shumsherah de-
posed that "S annas Ga shilling) is
very good remuneration for numbering
a man. We often strangle a victim
who is suspected of having plee Chree
Their motto was evil
IDENTIFY small profits and cuiek returns.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-02
GREEN RIDGE.

New Potatoes, Tomatoes. Wax Beans,
Cucumbers, Radishes, Lettuce, Parsley
etc Green Ridge Market. ~
Rev. R. f, Y Pierce. of the Penn
Avenue Baptist church, delivered his
lecture on "ouo Vadis." in the Green
Ridge Baptist church, last evening to
a good-sized and appreciative audience.
| Tangarines, mandarlns. navel and
FLORIDA oranges.
~ Green Ridge Market.
Fancy Cheese, all kinds,
- Green Ridge Market.
Mr.. and Mrs. James p. Dickson and