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The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07
A MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE.

United States Commissioner Reed may be satis- fled with his action in dismissing the of the United States against Councilman Ed IIi Chief of Police Wangford and Policeman Sackett, charged with eXtorion. The charges familiar to the people of Nome that they need not here be dwelt up on at length. But if Commissioner Reed is satisfied that h9 discharged his whole duty when he dismissed these cases without even the defendants testfyng in their behalf the public is not. The crime with which they charged was one of the meanest laid at the door of man. Of course Wallingford and Sackett were not given a preliminary examination, but Hill was, and the dismissal of the case against the city councilman is to all ntents and purposes an acquittal of the police officials
 It may be assumed, therefore, from the decision of the court, that private individuals may be permit ted to graft class of uniortunates at the pleasure of the private individuals. There to be re- dress. so-caed city council may pass ''resou- tion,' whose sole object was the mpoundng of graft the resolution may be enforced by the police department, created by the city council, and one may say them nay.
 Is there man a woman to be found in Nome who will dare to hold that the grating of unoru nate class of is other than the most damnable kind of blackma that was ever levied ? We hope not. The evidence adduced at the preliminary ex- animation of Councilman Hill showed conclusvely that medical certificates issued by him for the asking, provided the request accompanied by five dollars. As to a medical examination, that was no part of the graft. Yet United States commissioner says that wrong has been done. Commissioner Reed we must say has his way of looking at things judicial; perhaps he looks through his own glasses, but it is hard to believe that he does
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07
TOO HONEST FOR THEM.

Because Mayor Rustgard opposed graft gross ex- travagance and absolute incompetence the part of majority of the city council ma jority of the mem bers removed him from office on Monday night. The men who have been hungering for his official scalp have got it, and now what will they do with it? For months they plotted his removal, and time and again they had it fixed" to decapitate him. Why? Be- cause he opposed their graft. The spirit of loot prisal and imbecility was strong upon these ma- odorous councilmen that they deied every principle of right and justice. They stood and stand for graft and loot, and he stood for at least a sembance of honesty, economy and decency in the management of city affairs Will the men who dominate the council dare deny this? They may, for of the opinion that they have the efronery to deny anything and everything with which they might be charged. They disgrace to themselves and foul blot on the community which they misrepresent By their pub
 lie acts they have shown that some are knaves, some mbeciles, and all stinking and stale in the nos trils of the public. Common decency is no longer to be respected, and honesty is term of reproach To be able to loot and to graft is recommendation, and these fellows, elected by some strange nischance to places of petty power and trust, say by their acts and words, "the people be damned"
 How long will the people of Nome stand the mis- rule and mismanagement of these men?
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07
AS TO COUNCILMEN.POLICEMEN.

When Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Bard (now Mayor Bard) got that resolution passed investing the councmen with police authority, there was "method in the madness" The method worked we'll A councilman could strut about the streets and in public places and "arrest" anyone who disagreed with the august aldermen. Clothed in a little brief authority he terror to all evil doers except himself. TIE NUGGET has hesitation in saying that the resolution creating counciman-po liceman was enacted with well-defned object in view Councilman Hill knows its object, but Coun- cman Bard probably did not. No accused the present mayor of knowing than the law Iallows."
 So when a councilman, armed with his dignity and Ia police whistle, entered dance hall walked down the street and blew his police buglc (we don't know whether the city paid for it not the people on the sidewalk were awed, and the people in the public places stood in fear and trembling. The councilman policeman might look ugly, but truly he great.
 The counclman-poceman farce still continues. The resolution" by which the gentry created still stands of record in the archives of the third council of Nome. Some of the men, at least who are thus vested with 'police" authority are danger ous than anyone whom they might attempt to arrest. But, will the city council shear themselves of such apparently loved power? We'll judging by present
 indications we should say not But, in all serious ness we would like to sec one of these councmen- policemen arrest us. Just for fun, of course. We wouldn't resist such august men,
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07

TIE NUGGET publishes today q letter in regard to the Quartz creek native colony. As q newspaper, TIE NUGGET wishes to give a fair expression of opinion on every question of public interest. The article is written in a conservative way, and without doubt expresses the convictions of the writer, while it does not deprecate in any way the efforts of Rev. Dr. Ryberg to ameliorate the condition of the na- tives. As matter of fact. TIE NUGGET is free to say that the ques- ton of the natives is one that should be dealt with by the gov ernment But in the meantime common humanity demands that these people should not suffer. They are not responsible for the sins of omission and commission of the white man.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07
THIS YEARS GOLD OUTPUT.

TIE NuGGEr's annual estimate of the gold pro- duction of Seward peninsula this year is nearly $4,O00,OOO. Last year TIE NUGGErs estimate pub lished on October II, was $4.235,0OO. This year, therefore, shows decrease of less than a quarter of million dollars. The output of Council City this year is believed to be greater than that of
 last year; Nome's is about the same amount. but other districts have failed to reach last years mark The reason is readily explained. The season has been shorter one than usual. Mining operations began fully month later than usual, and they have also closed somewhat earlier. great deal of time consumed in building dtches and doing prepara- tory what is called "dead work" Much new ground has been made ready for working next year
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07

A Washington dispatch to the Post-Intolligencer states.
 "It is learned authoritatively, however, that the special ager Is failed to substantiate the charge that Marshal Richards tempered with the grand jury during last winter. This is the finding of the special agents temporarily visiting the district, and it is to be placed beside the testimony of Judge Moore on the same subject for what it is worth. The judge told quite a different story during his visit to the city in July last.
 "The special agents base their exoneration of the marshal on the fact that fifteen members of the grand jury testified to them under oath that the marshal had not in- terfered with them"
 Now, what kind of a story did Judge Moore tell ? A happy off cial family, truly, in which the judge seems to have gotten the worst of it.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07

and with a favorable season next year will be the banner season in the mining history of this section. For the first time quartz mill has been in operation, but the output is not known at this time. Of course, it will be understood that the estimates of the gold produc- tion this year are merely approxi- mate, 1t being found impossible to verify them. This will only be done when the reports of the United States hints and assay offices have been made.
 An interesting fact in the ship ment of gold this year is the amount of gold that has been shipped through the postoflice, the amount being approximately $1 100000. This is the first season that the postoffice has been gen erally used in the export of gold.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07
THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

The republican convention of the Second judicial division of Alaska which met last Monday night endorsed the administration of Theodore Roosevelt and commended it's acts ''as continuation of that wise and patriotic policy outlined and established by our beloved martyred president, William Mckinley" The resolution instructed the delegates from this sec- ton to their utmost endeavors in the territorial convention to secure the passage of resolution instrucng the Alaska delegation to the national con- vention to stand as a unit for the nomination of Theedore Roosevelt presidential nominee and standard bearer of the party in 1904"
 The resolutions adopted also urge upon the nation al convention 'the necessity of territorial form of government for Alaska that our people may frame laws for their guidance suitable to and necessi- tated by local conditions" The resolutions also recommend the enactment of law granting two delegates in congress, one of whom shall be selected from Southeastern Alaska, and the other from the Yukon district and Northwestern Alaska"
 The convention also adopted a plank that will meet with the appreciation of all true Aaskans, what ever may be their political affiliations. It urges the necessity of the appointment of all federal officials
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07
TO GRAFT OR NOT TO CRAFT.

To graft or not to graft That is the question. Whether it be nobler to have lean and empty purse and at the same time retain mite of self respect or to graft and graft the sucker and the unfortunate and thereby secure fat roll for myself and fellow congeners (who aid me in my graf, conscious that well instructed court will countenance the act We'll then, there's no rub. Justice bnks her eyes, and none hath mercy on the poor Why, then, should :? To graft or not to graft Let rub my pate and think Were it not that I such large division must make, methinks that it would be easier to graft than lie But since graft must I'll stand the hazard of the die
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07
NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE

In the United States District Court for the Dis trct of Alaska, Second Division J. M Davidson, plaintiff
 vS.
 G. W. Meyer, John Doe, Richard Roe, and Peter COe (whose true names are unknown), as the heirs at law and next of kin of Emmet Hickey, deceaSed and Paul Friedman, de- fendantS.
 Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of an ex- ecution issued on the 5th day of September 1903, in the above entitled action, will offer for sale and sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, at the Court House doc the city of Nome, in said division and district, on the 9th day of October. 1903, at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, that certain lot, piece or parcel of land and premises situate, lying and being in the city of Nome in said district, de- scribed as follows:-The easterly one-half of that certain lot known as and called Lot No. Two @ in Block No. Sixty-nine (69) of the Municipality of Nome; the entire lot being p feet by 40 feet, and lying on what is known as the Sandspt, west of Snake river together with the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining; the proceeds of such sale to be applied in payment and satisfaction of the plaintiffs judgment herein for the sum Of S75O principal, &2l3 interest, $25O attorneys fee and $50. 35 costs-in all the sum Of Sl293 B. together with accruing costs.
 Dated at Nome, Alaska, the 9th day of Sep tcmber, 1903.
 FRANK H. RICHARDS,
 United States Marshal.
 By GEO. A. LEEKLEY, s-a5tW. Chief Deputy Marshal.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07

Councilman Hill says his ''in- dulgences" were not signed "Ed E, Hill, health officer" but "Ed E. Hill, NJ. D." which statement goes to show that he did not use his DO. sition as health officer" to work his and the city councils private graft. He simply used himself and his NJ. D. degree. We'll! We'll z!
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07

connected with the administration of justice from actual residents of Alaska. One could not expect the covention to do less than it did Its recommen- dations to territorial government the election of
 two delegates to congress and the aboshment of the "carpetbag system" to the point The judicial carpet-bagger is anachronsm that should be abat- ed The day of that species of nuisances has long since passed
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To Mrs s. A. Keller:
 You are hereby notified that I, the under signed, have caused to be performed work, ser vices and labor of the value or one hundred dol lars upon each of the following placer mining claims for the year ending December 3I, 1902 to wit: No. above on Hannum creeek No 1 below on Fortune creek. No. above on Collins creek, situated in Fairhaven Mining District, District of Alaska.
 And you are further notified that if you do not, within ninety (9O) days from the date of final publication hereof, cause to be paid to the undersigned your proportionate snare or said expenditures as co-owner, your interest in said claims will become the propefty Of the undersigned under Section 2324 Revised Statutes of the United States
 Date of first publication Aug. 16, 19O3
 Date of final publication Nov. II, 1905 Z F.. FOSTER.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07

Poor Billy Bard needn't get "chesty" over the empty honor. Everyone pities him except, of course, himself.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07

The absence of severe storms this season is remarkable. But there is yet time. On October 9 and 10, last year, the worst storm of the year came hiking along.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07

We are sincerely glad to know that "his honor" has found one "honest" man in Alaska. This is particularly gratifying in view of "his honor's" vironments.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07

Now, Mir. Bard, your ambition has been satisfied. What are you going to do with it Will it go into the ash pan with "them coals 2u
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07

The local postoffice seems to have done lively gold dust business the present season. Gold dust is carried as first class mail.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07

The city council of Nome seems to be composed of "his worship" Mayor" Bard and "Councilmen" Hill, Calvin and Stevens-a bob tailed flush.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07

Subordinate officials in the Sec ond judicial division of Alaska seem to be compelled to wear iron collars. And no doubt they gall sorely.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07

Federal corruption" is bad. but "local corruption," practiced by men elected by the people, is worse, if possible.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07

Consistency is not | jewel in the eyes of men who have never learned what the word means.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07

The NOME NUGGET hereby guarantees circulation double the combined circulation of all other papers published in Northwestern Alaska. Adve tising contracts
 will be made subject to this guarantee.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-07
PROFESSIONAL. PHYSICIANS
nR. F. NJ. RININGER

Ofticc and Residence White Drug Store. Of flee hours to and to p. m, Calls answered promptly day or night. Telephone No. |.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-10-14
All Spent a Pleasant Day.

Lewisport, Ky, Oct. 10. -(Special)
There was a dinner given at the
hospitable home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Huffman Sunday in honor Of
the birthday of their daughter, Miss
Ida. Those present were; Mr..
and Mrs. Tom Blanford, and little
daughter, Matte Sue, Mr.. and Mrs.
Tom Thrasher and children, Mr..
and Mrs. Lutte johnson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Helmn Thrasher, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam T. May, and daughters, Lula
Florence and Lillian, NJ sses Bessie
Thrasher, Ethel Blanford, Hattie
johnson, Maggie Blanford, Messrs.
Bob Hoffman, Wesley BlaDford
Paul Blanford, Earl Blanford, and
Lenard May. There was abundance
of everything good to eat and drn NIX,
and piano music furnished by Mrs
Helmn Thrasher and Misses Bessie
Thrasher and Ethel Blanford. All
had delightful time and left hoping
to meet again on another occasion
like the present one.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-10-14
Bill for Approp ration.

Camp Young, Howard, KY, Oct. 10.
The Hon. D. H. Smith, Congress
man of the Fourth District of Kentuc-
ky, Will introduce bill at the next
session of Congress to provide an APP
preparation for the purchase of approx
inately 30, 000 acres of land around
Howard for the location of perma
nent training ground for the United
States Army and State militia. The
site lies in his district, and it will
devolve on him to introduce the bill,
since he Is favorably inclined to the
proposed army site. He will have the
active cooperation of Congressman
Swagar Sherley, of the Fifth district,
whose home is In Louisville and who
also favorably regards the location Of
the training grounds here.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-10-14
Doing Immense Business.

Last week was a double header
week" on the Henderson Route.
Owing to congestion of freight at all
points it was necessary TO double
head number of the freight trains.
Sunday morning, alone, there were
two west bound double headers
within an hour or so of each other.
Besides an unusually heavy freight
and passenger traffic during the past
few weeks the Henderson Route has
done All immense business in the
way of transporting troops and their
baggage and horses to ami from How
ard, besides carrying thousand of ex-
cursionists to and from this point For
the size of the road its business during
the past month has been very great
and has taxed the equipment to its
utmost to handle il.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-10-14
catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with Local Applications, as they can
not reach the seat Of the disease. Ca
tarrh is blood or constr tutional dis
ease and in order TO cure it you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts di-
rectly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not
quack medicine. 1t was prescri bed by
one of the best physicians in this
country for years, and is a regular
II is composed Of the best
tonics konwn, combined with the blood
purifiers, acting directly on the mu-
cous surfaces. The perfect combina-
ton Of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results cur
ing Catarrh. Send for testimonials free
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props. Toledo, o
Sold by druggists, price 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-10-14

Col. Glenn, in his Graphic, express
es our sentiments and views in the
following:
at is less than four weeks until the
election shall come off. 1t is a well
known fact that the Graphic is not
making fool of itself by fighting the
battles of any Of the political parties,
nor has it up TO the present suffered
itself to get into any unseemly wran-
gle with any one on account of polit-
zeal differences. The editor shall
on the first Tuesday in next month
20 to the polls, that is if he is able
TO get there, he will cast his vote as
seems best TO him, he shall do this as
a good citizen and after having done
so he is perfectly willing that his
neighbor shall 90 to the same booth
and cast a BALLOT as may best suit
the one so voting. We are opposed
10 political wrangles, no good grows
out of this. We want to see men
act intelligently, avoid abuse, act as
become men living In civilized COM
munity and then all will be well. II
is the duty of every good citizen TO
frown down any attempt to create
disturbance or 10 do anything that
would cause hard feelings or unpleas
antness of any kind.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-10-14
Do he9 he do. What2 see.
Army post at West point.

Camp Young, Howard, KY, Oct
lO.-If West Point is made a perma-
nent maneuver ground an army post
will be established here. This will be
necessary to take care of the reserva-
ton. Col Wagner said today that il
was impossible for him to say what
the Government will'do in regard to
the purchase of the maneuver ground
as a permanent site. He said that
the ground is admirably adapted ia
such purposes. and furnishes every
variety of territory necessary.
II do not know of a single objection
that could now be advanced that
would not disappear if the property
we're under Government cont rol,
he said.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-10-14

Experience has shown that whatever
may be the merits of boards Of direc-
tors as counselors and advisers, they
do not possess that prompt judgment
that is so often needed In emergencies.
If in such counsel there is much
wisdom, there is also much delay,
and while undue haste is bad, unrea-
soning hesitation is even worse, for
mistakes may be remedied, but lost
opportunities do not present them
selves again. 1t is trite saying that
Council of War never fight, and
it Is not recorded that Napoleon eve
submittd his judgment to that Of his
Marshals He listened 10 their advice
and then took the decision upon him
self If a reckoning be made of the
most successful concerns in tins coun-
try, especially among manufacturers,
il will be found that almost without
exception success has been due to the
dominating influence of one master
mind, who has impressed his indivi-
duality upon the concern and.imparted
his spirit to its members. He often
has associated with him an equally
strong character, dissimllar, yet OF
like nature, thus forming the needed
complement. Iron Age.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-10-14
Do heY be do. WhatY see.
The Proposed r. F. d. Route.

1t is almost a certainty that the
proposed r. F. D. Route out from
this city will be established. DIR.
r. L. Newsom has sent the petition
signed oy the farmers residing along
the route to Congressman ID. H.
Smith, who will put them into the
hands Of the Postmaster General DR..
Newsom has also sent the names Of
three applicants for the position of
carrier.
According to Congressman Smith,
DR.. Newsom, DIR. VIM. Howard and
L. V. Chapin, VINO secured the petit
TONERS, nave finished their work and,
without little doubt, the route will
be es ablished, as all the requirements
have been met with IN making out
the papers.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-10-14
Do her be do. Whatl see.
Resolutions of Coincidence.

Whereas, The Supreme Ruler of
the Universe has seen lit TO remove
from our midst Bro. G. S. Board a
member of Breckenridge Lodge No.
81, Knights of Pythias, therefore be it
Resolved, That the lodge has
lost a faithful and worthy member
and tbs community highly respected
citizen
Resolved, That we extend to his
family our sincere sympathy in their
sa bereavement.
Resolved, That our Charter be
draped in mourning for period of
thirty days, copy of these resolu-
tions be sent 10 the sorrowing family
and copy sent to the official Pythias
World for publication. Also a copy
be spread on our records.
Chas. May, ST.,
q. W. Short,
d. j. Coombs,
Committee.
CIoverport, KY. Oct. 10. 1908.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-10-14
Recovered Speech and Hearing.

Messrs. Ely Bros. Il commenced
using your Cream Balm about two
years ago for catarrh. My voice was
somewhat thick and my hearing was
dull. My hearing has been fully re-
stored and my speech has become
quite clear. l am a teacher in our
town. L. q. Brown,
Granger, O.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at 80
cts. or mailed by Ely Brothers, So
Warren ST., New York.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1903-10-14
WeatherhOIt-Bur

Mr.. j. +. Weatherholt, of this city,
and Miss Alice Burns, of Owensboro,
we're married IN Cannelton last Thurs
day afternoon by Justice Robinson.
They were accompanied by Mr.. Allen
Black and Miss Emma Cummings, of
this city.
Mr.. Weatherholt has position at the
L., H. and St. L. shops and Miss BurLs
is an estimable yonng lady. For the
present Mr.. and Mrs. Weatherholt will
reside in this city.