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The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22
HILLS TRUST
 SUSPECTED
Commission Appointed to Thorough ly Investigate His Latest Rail-
 road Combine.

Chicago. Jan. 3.-At meeting here Wednesday the interstate commerce commission will move against the Northern Securities Company and in vestigate the combine of the Great Northern. Northern Pacific and Bur lington railways. The commission will probe the entire matter of community of interests" between the great railway systems, but specific investigation will be aimed at the Northwestern rail ways. Hundreds of witnesses, among them many leading railway promoters and owners in the country, have been summoned to appear in Chicago next Wednesday to testify before the com mission. All the Western railway magnates have been summoned to ap- pear, and after investigation in Chi cagO, which may last for weeks, has been concluded, the commission may resume it's hearings in New York and call before it the great promoters and fnanciers of Wall street.
 It is understood that there will be q general and determined fight all along the line. The commission has an nounced it's intention of examining every phase of the railroad combine, including the purchase of the Southern Pacific by the Union Pacific, the Union Pacific control over the Burlington, and every specific instance of what they regard as violation of the inter- state commerce law.
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22

pink. blue and red, and as each guest arrived they were given an artificial chrysanthemum, the color of which denoted their table and the partner assigned them. The bon bon boxes
 were trimmed in a like manner. Re treatments were served at l2 o'clock and the party broke up at 1:30. Those present were Mir. and Mrs. A. l.. Val entine, Mr. and Mrs. J. s. Thomson, Mir. and Mrs. l.. w. Suter, MT. and Mrs. $. H. Roy, Ngr. and Mrs. Chas. Hastings, Mrs. Rengsterff, Mrs. Jos. Brown, T. w. Hawkins, NJ. F. Atkin- son. H. B. Hicks, H. C. Walker and masters Albert Valentine and Everett Hastings.
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22
Miss Stones Release.

London, Jan. lO.-The release of Miss Stone, who has been held in captivity since September ?, is believed to be only a question of hours. An official telegram was received in London this afternoon, which had been dispatched from Constantinople after midday, that says the release is imminent.
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22

has virtually decided to appoint Chas. B. Hopkins, of Spokane, Senator Eos ter's candidate for United States mar shal for the state of Washington, to succeed C. w. Ide.
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22
See Gus Browns standard price list
Some Suggestions.

Editor Would it not be advisable to call a meeting, adopt reso- lutiOns and thanks, etc., and send to the San Francisco court. as well as to the ing justly with Nome's past judge and some attorneys, and another condemn ing our mail service in the strongest obtainable language. A. w. HALL.
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22
The Spells of Office.

Washington, Jan. l5.--An important change has taken place in the situation regarding federal appointments in Washington. Members of the state delegation to congress are as far from
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22
NOT A SOUL ON
 THE LIFE RAFT
It Probably Carried Some From the liI.Fated Walla Walla, Who
 Were Swept Away.

Seattle, Jan. l0.-Tbe officers of the steamer Edith, which has arrived at San Francisco, report having seen, eighty miles of Cape Mendocino, life raft from the ill-iated Walla Walla, but no one on it.
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22
A New EstabliS hment. {.

Oscar Witt has recently purchased the Arctic Sheet Metal Works, and has removed to No. 37S Front Street. He makes speciality of tin, copper and sheet iron work, at lowest prices. His shop is by far the best equipped in Nome
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22

Washington, Jan. l3.-Representa' tive Crumpacker, of Indiana, today in troduced bill for the punishment o1 persons taking part in the lynching of an alien. The measure is designed tc cover cases similar to the lyncLing o aliens in Louisiana and Mississippi.
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22
Don't fail to get one of those dressy suits from Humes & Co.,. tailors.
Every Lady Should

Know that we are going out of business entirely, so that while the stock lasts ours will be the cheapest place m town, always been the best. The Farrell Co.
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22

For sale by sack or ton by Pacific Cold Storage Company; yard on spit. Leave orders at cOmpany's butcher shop, 226 Front street, or corner Stead man avenue, or telephone office on the spit.
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22
Gov. Rogers Funeral.

Puyallup, Jan. 1.-GOv. Rogers re- mains were laid at rest tonight at dusk. It was Q military funeral in every respect.
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22
See Gus Browns standard price list.
Progressive Whist Party.

Mrs. A. l.. Valentine entertained . party of friends on Friday evening the llth inst. at their ro0ns over the Nome Trading Co. Progressive whist was the principal feature of the evening.
 The tables were daiLtily decorated in
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22

You don't need laundry when you can get golf and stiff dress shirts with cuffs and collars at 90 and 75 cents each. See Gus Browns price list.
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22

A few bblS. ll-year-old Hermitage Rye and old Crow Bourbon W hisky for sale. II. (. Wilkinson, agent, hun- ter building.
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22

Suits to order for next 90 days at out side prices. HumeS X Co.,. tailors, Front street, opposite Dexter saloon.
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22

If you want sleigh ride see Fox Transfer Co.,, 10 Steadman ave.
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22

Shades, bulbs, chandeliers and cleo tric light fixtures at the office of the AOnIe E.ectrlc Light and lower Com lany, New ElOoralo building. Phone Nc. 43, two bells.
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22
Roslyn Coal Is the Best.

See Gus Browns standard price list.
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22

See Gus Browns standard price list
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22

: See Gus Browns standard price list
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22

Wall paper. Nome Trading Co,
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22
NOtice.

See Gus Browns standard price list.
The Nome nugget., 1902-03-22
Lynching of Aliens.

See Gus Browns standard price list
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-04-30

"a neighbor ran in with bottle of
Chamberlain's Colo, Cholera and Diar-
ih@a Remedy when my son was suffer
ing with severe cramps and was given
up as beyond hope by my regular physi-
clan, who stands high in his profession.
After administering three doses of il, my
son regained consciousness and recov-
cred entirely within twenty-four hours"
says Mrs. Mary Haller, of Mt. Crawford,
Va. This remedy is for sale by DIR. j.
w. Bell, Walhalla.
The Atlanta Semi i-Weekly Journal
nv. g.. "A
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-04-30
Beef viii Soon Take a Tumble.

New York, April 27.-Relief is prom
ised definitely from the present abnor-
NAL prices of meets, and within a month
they will have reached nearly or exactly
their former normal level. This state.
ment will appear in the Press tomorrow
which will also say:
The promise of relief was made last
Sunday night by Ferdinand Sulzberger
one of the "big six" when he was con.
ferriDg with the members of the com.
mittee of investigation appointed by the
Republican Club of this city. "I car
say with assurance" he said, wher
pressed for some promise of relief, that
in month from now prices will have
sought their former level, or close to it.
and that that level will be found soon
thereafter. 1 can make that PROMISE
because there will be an influx by thai
time of the new grass-fed cattle from
Texas, and with thousands Of them on
the market break in prices is bound to
follow,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-04-30
Items from Tugaloo.

Tugaloo, April 29.-We have had ano
ther excellent week for farming. The
cotton crop Is about planted, and il the
weather continues favorable the corn
crop will be planted in another week.
The fruit crop promises to be an abund-
ant one. What glorious time the can
didates will have If there should be q
big melon crop raised. The coon and
candidate will be happy.
South Union club met last Saturday as
per order and elected the following off,
GERS: Col. j. +. Blakely, president; John
w. Shelor, vice president; j. l.. Reeder,
county executive committeeman. There
are considerably more than hundred
names on the roll. Five members were
elected delegates to represent the club in
the County Convention on the first Mon
day in May. Appropriate and feeling
remarks were mado on the death of the
greatly beloved Hampton by Prof. N. w.
Macaulay and Mr.. John w. Shelor,
Rey. 2. j. Vermillion, having gone to
the Dallas reunion, his appointment was
supplied at South Union yesterday by
Rev. j. M. Mcclure, who delivered one
of the best discourses 1t was ever our
good fortune to hear. The house Tss
packed with an audience that was per-
fectly attentive to the sermon. Rev.
Mcclure preached also on Saturda ay to q
large congregation for Saturday meet
ing. We are glad to see the reverend
gentleman so deservedly popular.
ID. Z. McClanahan, of Westminster,
and w. G.. johnson, of Oakway, visited
at Longs Hill yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. E. Jones and their
fascinating baby girl, of Retreat, were
Waiting in this community recently.
Gardens are improving rapidly since
seasons weather has come. L.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-04-30
g MA,.>r

This signature is on cvery box OF tho genuine
Laxative BrOmOaQ Quinine Tablets
IN" remedy .h.s. e:s==es . cold I'm ono day
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-04-30
How II Is Done.

The first object in life with the Ameri-
can people is to "get rich;" the second,
how to regain good health. The first can
be obtained by energy, honesty and saw
ing; the second (good healthy by using
Green's August Flower. Should you be
q despondent sufferer from any of the
effects of dyspepsia, liver complaint,
appendicitis, indigestion, etc., such as
sick headache, palpitation of the heart,
sour stomach, habitual costiveness, diz-
ziness of the head, nervous prostrat' ,n,
low spirits, etc, you need not suffer
another day. Two doses OF the wei
known August Flower will relieve you
at once. Go to j. Fl. Darby, Druggist,
Walhalla, or Stribling Drug Co., Seneca,
and get q sample bottle free. Regular
size, 76c. Get Green's Special Almanac.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-04-30
Tho Matter OF Pensions,

Columbia, April 28.-It may surprise
some people, but not those who have
been watching the trend of the pension
feeling in this State, that the State pen
sion rolls have increased 1,185 over what
they were last year. In 1901 the pension
rolls showed that 6,503 Confederate SOL
diers or their widows were getting pen
sions because of service in the Confede-
rate army, and although large number
Of those who received pensions last year
have died, the pension rolls show 1858
for the present payment, net increase
Of 18 per cent.
In Oconee and Chesterfield counties the
lists have increased more than so per
cent in single year, while in other
counties, York, for instance, the county
boards have held the increase down to
and per cent.
In 1901 Oconee had on the pension roll
1e6 names. This year the increase has
run up Oconees list of pensioners to 283,
or 80 per cent.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-04-30
A Valuable Medicine for Coughs and Colds
in ChjIdren

"I have not the slightest hesitancy in
Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy to all who are suffering from
coughs or colds," says Chas. M. Cramer,
Esq, a we'll known watch maker, of Co
lcmbo, Ceylon. "It has been some two
years since the City Dispensary first
called my attention to this valuable medi-
cine, and have repeatedly used it and it
has always been beneficial. 1t has cured
me quickly of all chest colds. 1t Is espe-
cially effective for children and seldom
takes more than one bottle to cure them
of hoarseness. I have persuaded many
to try this valuable medicine, and they
are all as we'll pleased as myself over tho
results. For sale by j. w. Bell.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-04-30
IaduslrIaI Mosemsals d ,,oult carellna..
baltimore Manuiacturors, R,oord i

. Walballa. Blue Ridge Water Go. has
had surveys made for its proposed water
works, previously reported. About 20,-
600 feet of pipe, etc.. viii be needed, and
there will either be q standpipe or gravity
pressure line.
Westminster. Cheswell Cotton Mill
now has 5000 spindles and l78 looms:
arrangements for machinery have been
completed.
Charleston. Panknin Imperial Baking
Powder Co. has been incorporated, with
capital stock of 10000, by 4. K. Becker,
Jos. NJ. Poulnot and others, to manufac-
ture baking powder.
Charleston Gutfey- Bond Petroleum
Co., of New York and Texas, will erect
distributing plant at Charleston for
fuel oil product of the Beaumont fields.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-04-30

Holly Springs. April 26.-The Holly
Springs Democratic club met to-day and
reorganized by electing w. w. Burnsides,
president, and w. L. Chambers, score.
tary.
j. w. Smith and w. w. Burnsides
were elected delegates to the County
Convention, and r. j. Vinson executive
committeeman.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-04-30
Damage Suit Ends In MIsirlal.

Yorkville, April 26.-The suit of
Samuel w. Mitchell against the Wood
men of the World for $25, 600 which has
occupied the attention Of the Circuit
Court here since Wednesday at noon,
ended IN mistrial. The jury retired at
about 1890 p. m. After remaining out
Six hours they announced their inability
to agree upon verdict and mistrial
was ordered. 1t is said that six favored
giving him something, but no specified
amount was suggested.
The plaintiff sued for damages for
injuries alleged to have been received
while being initiated in the lodge of
Hickory Grove, York county, q wear ago.
A wooden goat is said to have caused
the injuries complained of.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-04-30
Better than Pills,

The question has been asked, "In what
way are Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets superior to pillsP' Our
answer is: They are easier and moro
pleasant to take, more mild and gentle
In effect and more reliable, as they can
always be depended upon. Then they
cleanse and invigorate the stomach and
leave the bowels in a natural condition,
while pills are more harsh in effect and
their use Is often followed by constipa-
tion. For sale by j. w. Bell.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27
Els wits Were woolgathering.

The absentminded professor, says
the Norwegian Weekly Tyrihans, sud
denly arose from his rocking chalr'
pushed his spectacles up on his fore
head and went toward his wife with
the expression and air of man VINO
at last had come to final decision.
"Now, listen to me. wife," he sald'
sand do not want you to oppose me-
do you hear?"
eyes, dear. What is it, then"
"Now, no opposition, mind. wish
the boy to be an engineer"
"But, my dear, what are you talking
about? We haven't any boy"
''Oh, yes, that is so. l had forgotten
that" said the professor as he resum-
ed his seat in the rocking chair.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27
A Quick Cure For Bee Stings.

First pull the sting from the nesh'
then bruise the fresh leaves of the com
mon weed known as vervain and rup
the wound well with them, after which
bind to it plaster of the crushed
leaves we'll moistened. This VIII pre-
vent swelling and ease the pain. YER
vain may be used in its dried state by
stepping the leaves in hot water IL is
gathered in September by negro nurses
in the south and hung up TO dry ior
winter use.-Ladies' Home Jorunai.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27
Connecticut cloth 6ro,,n r,..

connecticut Cloth Grown To,,.o.,
much IS yet to be learned in growing
'oeaeco under cloth tents. Speaking OF
+" erop grown last year in Connecticut
on quite heavy land. the New England
homestead says it is admitted by some
% 'ne government experts to be one of
.ie best IN quality. This leaf seems to
nave more body in it than the very thin
anu papery leaf grown under cloth on
ighter soils. There is much specula
tloh among growers also as to how
shaded leaf on light soil will cure
uo"n should the curing season happen
10 lie quite dry instead of moist. as it
was last fall.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

The second election in school district
No. 3 for the purpose of bonding the
district for 5000 for the erection OF a
new school house resulted in defeat,
there being one vote lacking for the re-
ouisite two-thirds majority. There Is
now some talk of dividing the district
and attaching a portion of it to this
district and portion to No. Il.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27
When n Man weighs Less.

A man weighs less when the parolhe-
ter is high, Notwithstanding the iac.
that the atmospheric pressure on MN
is more than when the barometer ID
low. AS the pressure of air on an
ordinary sized man is about nIteeh
tons. the rise of the mercury from
twenty-nine to thirty-one inches adds
about one ton to the load he mas 10
carry.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27
Eyes fitted by specialists.
GOLDMANS, Seattle.

During the last two years malleable
iron, cold rolled wrought steel and
castings have more than doubled in
value, vet the manufacturers of the
Great Majestic Steel Range have not
advanced the price, but we are informed
that an advance will shortly take place.
Now is the time to purchase Great
Majestic. Morse HdW. Co., Whatcon,
agents.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27
noubffuI Praise.

Miss Uppersee-The audience went
wild over my singing. l had TO repeat
my song no less than four times.
! Mrs. Oldtimer-Why, that's just the
time they used to make over me at
school. I've known the time when the
Teacher made me say my lesson over
half dozen tmes..Boston Transcript
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

For Exchange-A beautiful home in
San Diego county, California. Thirty
acres of highly improved land and an
eight-room house costing $4,000. Write
for particulars to G. D. Woolley, West
Seattle, Wash. ll-Z'
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

For the next 30'days the Morse Hdw.
Co, Whatcom, will give extra low
prices on all building material alrd
hardware on account of removal to is
new store on or about January /. Send
for prices on paints and building nla-
terial \
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

When an employer goes away. the
employees get busy watching each 9th
er to see that there is no loafing.-Atch.
ison Globe.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

DR.. |. NJ. Harrison, of Seattle, was in
town the first of the week, having
come over from East Sound on bust
ness connected with his property in
terests there.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

Wanted-l000 to 1900 turkeys for
which | will pay the highest market
price. Address VIM. Munroe, Sidney,
B. c., or care ISLANDER, Friday Har-
Dor. WHO
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

Mount Rewerzori. in equatorial AZ
RIGA, is about 10000 feet high. has
twenty miles of glaciers and is nearly
always cloud covered.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27
Wedding and engagement rings.
GOlDMAN'S, Seattle.

The Great Majestic Steel Range con
sumes less wood, bakes better, wear
longer than any other range manufac-
tured. Morse Hdw. Co., Whatcorn
agents.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

Are you acquainted with the Morse
Hdw. Co., Whatcom? It not, you
should lose no opportunity i'll calling il
IN need OF stoves or ranges.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

GLADYS Clark returned to West Sound
Tuesday after visit OF several days
win her father.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

Gene c. Gould is spending Thanks
giving with his family and parents in
seattle.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

lanes Burke is home again from :
trip to Seattle aud Fairhaveu.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

Dr. Lee Baker, of Port Townsend,
announces that he intends to spend
several days here each month, prepare d
to dc all kinds of dental work.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

I.amps-parlor, kitchen and glass, at
FoWie's.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

Sugar--22 lbs 81, or S4.40 per sack
Martin d Jensen.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

Wedding gifts, cut glass and sill
Ver GOLDMAN'S, Seattle.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

r. w McGeary and family have
moved into town from their farm and
are occupying the Rethlefsen house.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

pare California Port Wine $3.50 pc
Gallon at Void & Lightheart's.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

Mrs. G. n. Culver and her sister,
Ms, Aiken, came over. from Doe Bay
Yesterday for Il little visit with O. IL.
Culver and family.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

Ice cream and strawberries aud a
GOOD warm fire at Fowle's next Sunday.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

c Roster raised a lot of luscious table
carrots this year One of his ueighbors
brought one to the ISLANDER office
which weighed four pounds.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

=. \. Christensen came down from
The stuart island light station Tuesday
to,pend Thanksgiving with his family.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

S''' IN'''VIo "O NIiOICIITII :.
briggs buys hides and pets as well
as poultry, butter, eggs and miscelau.
Gus farm produce. Highest market
prices paid
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

I am closing out my entire stock of
Fall and Winter Millinery at COST
Mrs. j. w. Firth. 1l-6
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-11-27

pirs feet and oyster cocktails at
FowIc's.
The bank and county offices will be
closed today.
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BUSINESS BIsNHIITNS

Alright heaters at Churchill's.
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KSEATTIE DENTAL IoARIORS}

frHE largest and best equipped office
on the Pacific Coast. We have ~
the latest and most scientific meth
DDS of modern and painless dentistry.
We crown, fill and extract teeth without
the least pain. No students employed
but all are dentists of long years of eX-
perence. We examine your teeth and
tell you in az Vance what your work will
cost. We make no charge for extracting
teeth when plates are ordered. All work
guaranteed ten years. Lady always in
attendance.
....-.-.-
Full Set OF Tecth..,...... -. q -u 90
Bridge ork......................S'i SrN
Gold CroWns.....~......... ......-- -
1olu fllllIs,Si.. ...'........-.'....... '..''':
silver
Painless EXtr. cling. ...."-.--:lst
EXanllnaliu $3.50
Hours, $50 y. Nj. to - p N.
sundays, 800 "A. Nj. to IL M.