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The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30
MAY FESTIVAL
 TOMORROW NIGHT
One of the Host Unique Affairs Ever Seen in NOne-Some Handsome
 Floral Decorations.

The May Festival to be given to- morrow (Thursday) evening al Golden Gate hall by the ladies of St. Mary's Guild will, DO doubt. be the most elaborate affair of the season. Many of the ladies of Nome have assisted the Guild by making flowers, which will be used. under tue supervision of Mrs. J. l.. Crane, to decOlate the large hal The decorations will Tn themselves be q novel sight in None.
 One ot the features of entertainment will be three May poles, around which 54 of the young society people and children will dance. A real ''Dutch lunch" will also be an attraction, and there will be booths at which home made candles will be sold, besides many other novelties, and the best ice cream and cake ever made in Nome will be served.
 No invitations have been issued and everybody is cordially invited to be present. The admission lee is $l.
 General dancing will commence at the close of the May pole dance.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30
SPRING WATER
 NOW ON TAP
W~ees c"spany Succeeds in Opening It's Main From the Springs to
 the Discovery Saloon. '

Manager Milligan. of he Nome Water Company, and Superintendent C. l.. Johnson, of the Pioneer Mining Com pany, after faithful work, succeeded Sunday afternoon in getting the water mains open from Moonlight Springs to the Discovery saloon. on First avenue. This is five weeks earlier than last year. The work this year was acTor- D. i>hcd at an eXpen>r of less than s!U', while to get the mains open la, year cost the water company something ike 5000.
 Both the water company and the community are to be congratulated upon the result, ;IS an abundant supply of pure water is now assured. MT. Milhgan state, that he hope, 70 have the water running in the down town mains net later lhan May b. and with his well-known huelling abilities he will no doubt accomplish the work even before that date.
 Health Officer Tiedemauu has pro- hiblted the use of water from certain places .n Dry creek ani Snake river, vet it i, ,tated that some people object to the inhibition. choosing rather to suffer from impure water than to pay slightly increased price.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30
Royalty To Be Reduced.

Daw son. '. T.. March S.-There is ] prospect of the royalty on Yukon gold be ng red Iced thi, year to ,! p"' cent. such |, he tcuuI ot an lntc!Vie" givcu in Seattle bl II. T. Wills, manager Of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, on February 9. while en route to this city. Mr. Wills had been in Ottawa but a short time before. The statement of Mr. Wills was couched ill the following language:
 II have reason to believe that the roya!ty will be reduced to - per cent this year. This is practically nothing more than ordinary municipal taxes. V
 The present royalty on gold mined in the Nukon is , per cent.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30

inconsistency in preparing an amend ment to the urgent deficiency bill, pro- viding for the abandonment of the land offices at St. Michael and Rampant. As already published in the Post Intelligencer, he believes that under the present conditions it is worse than useless to continue these offices. No business is transacted in them, and the expenditure of d large amount of money for offices that are practically useless places a weapon in the hands of legis- latOrs who are too ready on all occas- ions 10 criticise measures in behalf of Alaska.
 Two measures are now pending in congress by which it is proposed to re- move the anomalous conditions under which lands cannot be leased either for breeding fur-bearing animals or grazing cattle. Both these industries would undoubtedly thrive on the islands of Southern and Southwestern Alaska, if the opportunity could be given legally to persons who are eager to undertake the enterprise. Repeated applications have been made to several senators and members of congress to secure per mission from the government to graze
 
 Alaska, which at present are going to waste. Not only are these islands GOV cred with a luxurious growth of grass, which would certainly afford excellent grazing ground. but no doubt exists that cattle could be raised there. At any rate, several applications have been made by persons who would like to try the safe experiment. of transporting young cattle to the Southern Alaska island, and keeping them there long enough 10 fatten for the market. Under present conditions, however, the in- teriOr department declares it has no authority either to lease or to lend islands for this purpose, and bill has been int reduced in congress to remedy the defect.
 For several years fox farming was a profitable industry on several of the Alaska islands. The treasury depart ment leased small islands for this pur pose, and there was no objection until last year, when a ruling was made that these leases had been made without authority of law
 Representative Otj jcn. of Wisconsin, proposes 10 make these leases possible, and he has introduced d bill for this purpose, authorizing the secretary of the treasury flor the purpose of en- couraging the propagation of blue aud silver foxes and other fur-bearin9 to lease animals for q period not exceeding 20 years.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30
Congress Is Likely to Be
 favorable.
LACEY BILL URGED
Provision Made for HOmesteads of 64O Acres, or Four Times the Usual Size Grazing and Fur Raising to Be Encouraged OH Northern Islands.

Seattle. Feb. 19.-A special to the - Po,r-Intelligencer from Washington, D. C.. says:
 A d result of the increased interest e in Alaska affairs among many members If congress, Representative Lacey, of Iowa. chairman of the house commit tee on public lands, said today that he believed the bill providing for the ex- tension of the land laws m their tull- ness to the district of Alaska would be passed by both branches before the close of the present session. Mr. Lacey would make no such prediction last year, all though his own interest in the matter was no less at that time than it is now. His confidence now is the re- suit of widespread interest among members of the house, expressed to him on various occasions, and to more determined effort than has ever been made before on the part of the Old-time friends and advocates of Alaska legis- latiOn.
 Mir. Lacey himself is the author of a bill to extend the land laws to Alaska, but several measures to the same end have been introduced by other mem bers. The bill presented by Mir. Lacey is very brief, and simply provides for the extension of the usual honest cad provisions to the district of Alaska. He has decided, however, to report his bill from the committee, with an important amendment, if it is possible to do so. He has reached the conclusion that M0 acres of land are not enough in Alaska, and that immigration there should be encouraged by offering larger tract. His amendment, therefore, will pro pose to give to each homesteader GAO acres of and-that is ;i square mile Of agricultural land, instead of the usual quarter of d square mile. In this way. he believes, the tilling of Alaska farm- ing lands will be encouraged: and the territoi Y Is so large that there i> likely to be land enough for all corners.
 Mir. Lacey thinks he has shown no
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30
State of the Ice.

E. B. Sherzer and John Teasack made q trip yesterday out on the ice On Der ing sea for distance of 4 miles, or whereabouts. No open water was visih!e at that distance. but the ice was ex- tremely >lu>hy and they did not deem it safe to proceed furthfr.
 l.. l.. Lane went out on Sunday last about four miles or so and lett u boa, which he will use, if necessary, upon the arrival of the first steamer.
 Bets are being raada aL.s--s tsaesssvser r will reach Nome not later than May l5, while there are those to be found who predict the arrival of steamer by May 10 or l2.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30
flonors For Foreigners.

New York, March 6.-Prince Henry of Prussia received an honorary degree from Harvard university today. The affair Wal q >plendi i'd one and the great est cordiality prevailed. IL Is proposed to add the names t the Gerh an em- peror and Prince Henry to the lit oi honorary members of the New YClk Yacht club. The list already includes their uncle, King Edward and the Grand Duke Alexis. of Russia.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30
COUNCIL CITY
 NEVIS NOTES
Steau- Thawers at Work on New Creek-Saw Mill in Operation
 New Doctors, New Diseases.

Council City, April 25.-A steam thawer has been set mp on upper Mel-ing creek. Heretofore this portion of Mel sing has been in poor repute as gold producer. Little work, however, has been done. and it is to be hoped that by the aid of the lhawer the creek may be thoroughly pros pected.
 Recently several representatives of the medical profession have located in town, and, most strange to relate. since their advent new and strange ailments and diseases are appearing. TNphO d and crOup, etc., which heretofore were unknown, even to the oldest iG- habl,ants. are reported 10 be in camp. Venei able heads are shaken. a> if ID expectancy of ''all the ills that flesh is heir to- making a descent upon the heretofore healthy public.
 The visit of Nlall Agent K mball to Council has resulted in great benefit to residents of this section. With our poor mail facilities. it required from three to eight weeks to get d letter from Nome to Council. As d result, almost all mail has been forwarded by private parties. Now that John Brewer, of the None-Council stage is Il special carrier, people feel that his energy will insure prompt l!ansnlsSlon of mail.
 A cutoff saw mill plant. . steam hoist and a large boiler with engine, are now being moved to No. l5 Ophir by the Wild Guo,c Company, where they will be set up.
 Friends of R. Doverspikc are pleased to learn that he is rapidly recovering from the adZe wound heieceived in the ankle while laboring in the Arctic Brotherhood hall.
 Council now boasts of second girl baby, the little stranger having arr, ed as the pride and hope of the home of Mir. and Mrs. F. E. Scan.an. Ed is the recipient of congratulations of all.
 Monday was the banner day for the ladies of Council. Their number wa, augmented hy the arrival from Nome of Mrs. Dr.. Anton, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Woodruff, Mrs. Swanberg, Mrs. Vincent and two others.
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The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30
BANQuETED' THE
 FIRST MAYOR
A Large Gathering of Citizens at . Fine Spread Saturday Night at
 the Hotel Lawrence.

The banquet given to former Mayor J. r. G,ese on Saturday evening at the Hotel Lawrence, by citizens of Nome. as . mark ot their appreciation for his services. as first mayor of Nome, was largely att ended. Covers were laid for seventy-two guests.
 The large dining room of the hotel was tastefuliy decorated; the tables were arranged in the form of an ''x'' and presented q fine appearance. The menu was an excellent one, it need scarcely be said, having been prepared under the personal supervision of Mrs. Giese.
 J. F. A. Strong presided and Capt. C.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30
CAPT. SEEM
 TALKS OF SIBERIA
An Interesting Lecture on Siberia, Its People and Their Asn- ners and Customs.

A very large and appreciative audi ence was in attendance at the last meet ing of the Literary Society Monday evening. The program, in charge Of Dr. Redding, was very nicely carried out. the several numbers given being particularly interesting and enjoyable.
 Capt. Siem was introduced as the principal speaker of the evening, and for an hour he held the strict attention of everynne, his peculiar conversational style being very entertaining. His subject was Siberia, particularly the north east portion, which the captain had visited under commission from he United States government. After re.atiug some of of his very interesting experiences in that wonderful country, telling of the peculiar people of the sister nOrthland, he went on in a gem eial way to talk of what might be and what will be the future of such great country.
 One pleasing inference the captain drew was in saying that if this mUdern civilization were sufficiently given to sentimentality - that semi-barbarian tribes might be allowed to grow up uu- modesto ed ln.the wilderness. as did the tribes of old, and that they too might develop prophets of their own as won derful as the great Moses or Isaiah.
 At the close of Capt. Siem's address a vote of thanks was rendered the old and new school boards for the free use of the school. and then the society ad diOurned until called lo order ill Oc- tObcr next.
 Fine coffee at Nome Trading Co.
 The May Festival on May lst will be
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30
Rust on the War Path.

Because William Rust was arrested few days ago on charge of wholesaling liquors, he is on the war path. Rust claims tha, he i, being made victim by the other liquor dealers. because he cetalls bnCZe at q cheap prlce. IhiS morning he appeared before Commis- Siouer Reed and demanded warrants for the arrest of eleven saloon keepers and gamblers. Rust admitted he was doing this for spite. Judge Reed after consultation with District Attorney McGinn, told Rust to return this after noon
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30

E. Baldwin acted as tCastmaster in his usual happy manner.
 The speeches were particularly good, especially those of Judge Wicker sham, F. r. Never. w. Y. Perkins Albert Fink, Mayor Valentine, and Dr. $. J. Call, while 5. T. Jeffrey, eloquent ly responded to the time honored toast, the Ladies.' Judge Wicker>ham urped unanimity in the selection ofa del agatr 10 congress expressed the opinion that location of mining claims by power of attorney was wrong, and that he be- iicvpd the district should he divided. His remarks were sleHcd to wi h marked attention and were received with great applause. An orchestra furnished music during the evening. The DupStS wore.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30
PRICE 25 CENTS

damages in the case SO that none could be fixed.
 The trial of this case began on March 24 and verdict was returned for the plaintiff, the Wild Goose Co. Ou March 30. The following constituted tue jury: Ed Jones, Herman Pipe. Er,d "'right, William l,o.el. II T. Duma . F. Lan9e. John Kirk N.. ] M.-'r-. ' E. Hastings, ]. Atkinson, C. Nj. .a,n- bert, r. l.. Eddy.
 Baiii' Armoud does not deny that he tcok Jurcr, Kirk and Tooley to their home, -uch a thing be ng not al a.. nn- usual during be trial Ot cases.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30
Don't fail to attend the May Festival give Il by St. Mary's guild.
To Work Under Water.

Messrs. Chase, Moore and Ross, of Topkok, have just completed caisson, similar to a diving bell, to which they have attached 7-inch air pump, which will force the water out of the caissUn. The pump was made by Walker X Bar low, on the sandspit. The apparatus will be used to work the sands under the water at Topkok, and is claimed 10 be d practical conirivance.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30

Gus Browns proposed auction of so- ciety accounts is creating interest. The sale is coming off. In the meantime the great reduction sale goes on un- abated and bargains are being secured daily by scores of people.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30
Gen. Dewet Shot.

London, March "A HarriSmith says that the Boer prisoners report that General Dewet was shot in the arm during the recent attempt to break through the blockhou-e lines.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30
Koslyn Coal Is the .}est.

Fer ,u.p hy sack CT ton hy Parihc Cud .5,,I;,,e Company: yard "u spit. Leave orders at company bhtc! CT shup. 20 Trout street. ur corner Steai- man avenue, or telephone office on the
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30

Hammond desires his Nome patron to make appointments for sittingS.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30

Ereighllng to creeks or ab)at town Fox Transfer Co.,. 10 Steadman ave.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30

A de icious lunch will he served for 50 cents at the May Festival.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30

Lamont s chrystallized egg, 11 cents per cen. Ln" Cabin Store.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30

iG-u. canvas nose, T. :c p.r loot. Lc.; Cabin Store.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30

City Bath House: first in Nome, and still leading. 204 Front St.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30

Coal Contracts Bought. Josh Mclntyre & Co, SaTdspit.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30

Seven cans fruit Sl, Log Cabin store.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30

Flour? See Nome Trading Co.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-30

Fine coffee at Nome Trading Co.
 The May Festival on May lst will be the swell affair ut the SeaSCn. t
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-01-22
A DEEP MYSTERY.

1t is q mystery why women
endure Backache, Headache,
Nervousness. Sleep lcs n e s..
Melancholy, Painting and Dizzy
Spells when thousands have
proved that Electric Bitters will
quickly cure such troubles. Il
suffered for years with kidney
trouble" writes Mrs. Phebe
Cherley, of Peterson, Ia, land a
lame back panied me so ] could
not dress myself, but Electric
Bitters wholly cured me, and,
although 73 years old, l now am
able to dc all my homework.
It overcomes Constipation, i'm
proves Appetite, gives perfect
health. Only soc at j w Harris
& Co drug store.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-01-22
flnger.haberkorn Affair.


Handsomely printed posters
hung in conspicuous positions.
told those interested that these
two successful musicians had
again Joined forces. What the
real cause Of their separation
was, was never publicly made
known, hut the music lovers
were very well satisfied to see
an announcement TO the effect
that they were 10 play together
Mr.. Haberkorn played with his
accompanist no less than six
mem bers. and generous applause
was bestowed at the conclusion
Of each. His tones are as beauti
fully sweet as ever and his
techuic much improved.
The marvellous boy, George
Furgeson dashed of two mum
bers with very great effect.
This child is marvel and will
vet become famous. OF all Solo
players ever heard in the town
this boy is certainly first. Mr..
Finger can well be proud OF his
work.
Miss A. Underwood possesses
u full, rich and sweet contralto
voice, and sings with marvellous
effect Couchois "Toreadors Love
Song" and Mascheronis's For
all Eternity" tho latter being
accompanied both by Finger and
Haberkorn. This lady is very
deserving of praise, for she has
certainly brought an o t h G
wreath Of laurels TO u musica
family
Little Leona Miller who played
n violin solo. and the young lady
Me Harris, Viola Truly, Iren'
Guion and Maurice Truly wh'
performed in the opening ant
closing Quintet must not be !ef
unmentioned, for their work wa
really very fine.
Ballinger people have Learned
that to sec Mr.. Fingers name a
the head OF any musical event i
to be assured that a success is Il
hand.
We hope that it will not b
long before this Musician see
his way clear to give Balliuge
more of his time. -.-Ballinge
Ledger.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-01-22

Buggies, Buggies at Hagel
TENS.
Joe Funk was in from his Iron
county ranch, last week.
Buck and Darling cook stoves
at Hagelstein's
ADDISON Day was in from his
ranch and spent most of the
week.
Pear burners for the benefit
of the old poor COW At Hagel-
STEMS.
Lee J.Good and wife, OF Bronte,
spent the first part Of last week
in San Angelo.
Monarch and Sunlight axle
grease, best and cheapest at j..
X. Gilbert & Co.
Bob Morris, q Concho county
cattle man, was doing business
in San Angelo, last week.
4. c. McAuley, was in from
Maverick, Runrels county, last
week.
The Grant Lumber Co. meet
all competition and all figures
they want your trade.
J. K. Bartield, Of Runuels and
Coke counties, spent severa
days of last week in San Angelo
The Grant Lumber Co. have
the stock and want q chance Il
figure on all bills no matter how
small.
Mrs. &. p. Day came in from
the rancn, last week aud is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Dr
Tucker.
My hacks run out Of here dali.
to Robert Lee, office there at m,
general supply store, her
phone AZ. 5. II. RILEY
G.-B. Morgan, the Miles lun
Der man was buying hardwea
from San Angelo hardwear DEF
lers, last week.
Huffman & Clark represel
1.-THE Home Protective Fire II
surance Co., OF San Antoine
and can give you good rates i
any insurance.
Mrs. w. S. Robertson and Ii
tie Miss Robertson returne
from o visit to her parents
Ballinger. first of last week, ar
! WalteE; is himself again.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-01-22

On Friday night OF last week
Mrs. Ratliif and Miss Winfree
rendered an elegant entertain
ment to u few Of their many
friends at the home OF Mrs. Rat.
liff on Gust Harriss avenue.
The guests were Mrs. Winfree,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ratlih, Misses
Emma Daughterty, Gertie KIRK,
Louisa Loving, Mary Skinner,
Annie Skinner, Messrs, Clyde
Wood, George Bennett, Clarence
Smith, Fred McCloskey, w. X
Shipman, Frank Stidle, John
Runyon, John Skaggs.
Dancing was the main feature
of tho entertainment although
dominoe playing was greatly
entered into. Dainty refresh
ments we're served during thu
evening, and the guests at o lat'
hour bid their charming host
essea o reluctant ndieu.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-01-22

Billie Childers went down to
his ranch near Sonora, last Tues
day.
Sheriff j. 4. Howe. OF Concbo
county. was in San Angelo couple
days last week.
Charlie Farquhar wants your
trade in the livery line. See
him on Beauregard Ave. east OF
the Concho National Bank.
Cbas. A. Daily, the land and
live stock man, came in from his
Runnels county ranch, first of
last week.
The Legal Tender Restaurant
is more popular than ever since
Steve Killman has taken charge.
He serves 10 suit.
j. T. Cole Of Goldthwait, was
here several days last week,
prospecting. Mr.. Cole is an old
friend and acquaintance Of w. Is.
Shipman. the tomb stone man.
Tho Grant Lumber Co. have
the stock and want chance 10
figure on all bills no matter how
small.
Eugene Baker, one Of Brown
woods popular boys. was here
last week, talking business fol
the Lilo and Accident Assocla
ton with headquarters at Brown
wood.
Whosoever has suffered from
piles knows how painful ant
troublesome they are. Tabler's
Buckeye Pile Ointment is guar
anteed TO cure piles. Price 81
cents in bottles. Tubes, 20 cents
For sale by j. W. Harris & Co.
Abolition of the cattle quaran
tine lihc and Of the absolute
lease line are two Of the demands
; which West Texas will thrus
= into democratic conventions 70,
consideration, this year.