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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-31
ROOM TO IMPROVE
Report Shows 2.o52 School
Premises in State Are
Treeless.
TEN ARE IN THIS COUNTY
Plans for Local Observance of ArbOr
Day TO Be Made After
Vacation.

In his annual proclamati ton, in
which he fixes Friday, April "a, as
Arbor day, Gov. Richard Yates SAYS:
The forests of this country are of
great economic value. 1t is estimated
that the annual consumption of wood
is at least twice as great as the an
nual growth. Aside, therefore. from
Deautifs ing the home surroundings
apd the public grounds and highways,
it is good public policy TO increase
the practical knoWie5t@r which may
lead IN due fine 70 restoration Of
the balanQt For these reasons /
urge in ;ln especial way thar thework
of planting trees on the grounds of
schools of all grades be continued.
and that all teachers employed by
the state or any schooi District pro-
vide for suitable instruction in the
care of trees and their importance.
In the celebration of Arbor day
by the schools and educational insti-
tutions. it would be also appropriate,
although it is not especially enioined
by our statute, to couple with the
study of trees lessons on the value
of our birds and the great impor-
tance of their protection. The young
people of Illinois can not have too
great an appreciation of nature or
too keen n sense of the relation be-
tween her. many beauties and utili-
ties"
The above is of more interest now
than at the time it was issued in
February From its reference to the
observance of Arbor day in the
schools it is of particular interest to
those in charge Of our schools and it
therefore occupies the first page of
the annual Arbor day circular that
has just been issued by State Supt.
Alfred Bayliss.
Many ShadeIess Schools.
In the course of his comments i'm
favor of the full observance of Arbor
day Supt. Bayliss points out that
there are still in the state of Illinois
2.O52 schools absolutely without trees
of any sort on the grounds. Of these.
sad to relate. there are 10 in Rock
Island county. This is not bad
showing compared to that of some of
the other counties, but it is 10 too
many.
Supt. Bayliss does not advise the
planting of trees on the date set by
the governor as the best in all cases
and i'm all parts of the state. The
northern part of Illinois is in the
neighborhood of four weeks later in
realizing the advent of spring than
the southern end, so the reason for
this is readily seen. The superin-
tcndent. however, advises that the
Arbor day festival be observed under
the proper date.
AS Arbor day comes so late it will
follow the spring vacation of schools.
which viii be held next week, and SO
no arrangements will be made for
observing it till the pupils reassem-
bic for the last term of the year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-31

of $50 to SIS for summer. The ice
stoves may be had at various sizes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-31
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
TOday'G Quotations PrOvisiOnS. Live
Stock. Feed and Fuel

TOday'G Quotations on PrOvIsIOnS. Live
Stock. Feed and Fuel
Rock Island, March 31.-F'ollowing are the
quotations on the local market:
Provisions.
Butter-Creamery 2lc, dairy zoe.
EggS-Fresh lie.
Live poultry-Chickens 1Oc per pound,
hens &C per pound, ducks 12hc, turkeys lSc,
egetables-Potatoes. CSC to 4Oc
Live Stock.
CattIe-Steers S3.25 to $3.50. cows and
heifers $500 to $3.50, calves e4.50 to $3.50.
Hogs-MiXed and butchers 1928 to 81 25
Sheep-YearlingS or over, per cWt. bj.O0to
81 Lambs per head S4.OO to $3.50
Feed and Fuel.
Grain-Corn 45146c; oats. &c to Sc.
Forage-Tmothy hay, 81 to slS, prairie
$40 to 81, baled prairie g. baled timothy Sl2
straw, $500.
Woodland, per load IS OOaS5.5O.
Coal-Lump. per bushel I3c6lI4c. mine run
13c per bushel, slack per bushel7c.
Taxes Due
Taxes for the year 1902 are now
due. Parties having no real estate
will be expected to pay their personal
property tax without delay. The law
in regard TO the collection of person
al tax will be strictly enforced if
prompt payment is not made. Office
with S. S. Hull, real estate and insur-
ance agent, room Is, Mitchell & Lynde
building. J. w. TUBES,
Township Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-31
You Will Get
The Right Price

|. and the best goods if you buy .
! your groceries at this place:
! Fresh eggs, dozen ... .121sc .
!. 90 lbs. best graduated Su-
> gar -.-..,.-... 81 .OO {
: Early June peas, Sc can;
: for ................ 15c .
. String beans, Sc can; > for 15c {
: 3 cans Boston baked beans 25c
|. 2 cans peaches ............ 25c .
. . cans Calf. apricots... 25c Z
: l can pears .........-... Toe
. Lima beans. > cans 1900. 25c
. Pumpkin, 3 cans ..,.... 25c 9
> pkgs. Malta Vita 1890. &c
pkgs. Cero Fruto 1900. 25c .
. pkgs. pancake flour 49,. CSC 9
lbs. Calf. prunes $500. 25c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-31
Election Notice

Notice is hereby given that on
Tuesday, the 18th day of April, A. D.
1903, in the city of Rock Island, ILL.,,
an election will be held for the fol-
lowing officers, to-wit:
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03
SOMETHING OF A PARADOX.

Resolved That opposed to the interfer- ence of United States federal officials in party poli ties for this division and District of Alaska; and of the interference of said officials in the management and control of local affairs"
 The above resolution was passed Wednesday after noon by secret caucus of alleged republicans
 It is pleasing to note the active interest displayed by these republicans in desiring a complete system of home government, but at the same time we venture the suggestion that gOody number of those who so "resoluted" would oppose territorial government it offered The reference to interference of federal officials in the management and control of local affairs is somewhat misty in view of recent local de- velopments. We assume the objection to this inter ference" on the part of certain federal officials s based the fact land this is also assumed from re- cent deveopments) that a lucrative graft has been interfered with We may be wrong in this surmise, but as we have remarked, the developments" war rant the assertion. It would also appear that few men dominated the secret caucus and that another of the "interferences' may be based upon the fact that gambling has been stopped by certain federal officials. That these federal officials acted under in sructons received directly from Washington had no bearing upon the resolves and deliberations of this branch of the local republican party is evident. And then the caucus immediately proceeded to indorse a federal office holder and exfedera office holder as delegates to the national convention.
 If THE NUGGET were d partisan newspaper, it could afford to view with great deal of equanimity the brand of hunger and harmony displayed in re- publican factional party politics. But as it is an independent newspaper in all that the term implies and because it is yitally interested in Alaska it de plores the exhibition of spirit which bring nc real good to those who foster and foment it.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03
WOLVES IN SHEETS CLOTHING.

Certain Nome newspapers, which it is needless to name have been devoting columns of matter on the subject of corrupt federal officials Yet they have been utterly unable to specify in single instance where the Corruption" lay. In the meantime, if sworn testimony is worth anything, the rankest kind of grating and the apotheoss of rotenness has been practced in conducting the affairs of small and in- significant municipality. The assduity with which these organs vilifed and lampooned federal officials and private citizens, leads to the belief that there was method in their madness. While they sawed the air and talked of corrupt federal officials" they imag- ined that they would divert the attention of the pub
 lie from actual realistic fragrant graft the part of officials whom the people themselves had elected. This is the only explanation that can be given for the weary months of bowling and raving against United States officials the part of these organs They have persistently and consistently, we will say howed wolf" in order to distract the pubc's aten- tion from their own rottenness. They have shouted independence to their grating and that of their friends they have preached honesty" with the abandon of freebooter, and have talked of public morals and public decency though they were on familiar terms with both. Today they stand un- masked before discriminating public as the meanest of whied sepulchres and the opponents of all that stands for hypocrisy and sham.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03

governed by the s,'fsh interest either of Eastern or Western bankers of the whole body; and the peo- pie will see to it that it is not. The proposed simple provision for giving more tudty to government reve- nue and bank circulation will not we trust be enact ed because it is favorable to New York or defeated because the West does not need it. We hops the bill will pass because it is sound and ust and in the in- .ersst of the business of tho whole country.
 Still more amusing is the solemn counsel of Sena- Beveridge to the bankers of the country to support public confidence by lending money with courage and patriotism. If banks lent money on the basis of courage and patriotism. they would all go bump and the business of the country would follow them. Sound banks lend money on what they think good security. When security shrinks in value, banks contract their loans. When there is plain evidence that borrowers losing their heads banks reduce their credits for the protection of the legitimate business of the try we'll as their own.
 It seems to that this is the way for banks 10 inspire confidence in intelligent persons instead of handing out the money of their deposors cats and dogs to wild eyed speculators. Nothing is more ludcrous than the advice of politicians to bankers, unless it be the advice of bankers to politicians.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03
POLITICIAN TO BANKERS.

Senator Beverdge talks about big public ques- tions like boy in knickerbockers His address to tho Indiana bankers must have been immensely di- vertng to those hardheaded and clear-minded busi- ness men. He navey told Eastern and Western bankers that it was ungenerous to invade each others territory; to hamper each others business operations and to try to defeat each others attempts to work the government for relief of the money market.
 Probably the meansst clerk of any of the country bankers he addressed could have told Senator Bcv- sridgs that banking operations not influenced either by generosity local sentiment Bankers and other mon lend money where the demand is greatest. Western banks send their surplus to New York when they can get most interest there they bring it back home when they lend it most profit ally there, says an exchange
 Az for financial legislation that should not be
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03
SEND IN YOUR MITE.

Fifteen thousand feet of lumber Is needed at the Quartz creek col ony. It is needed badly before winter sets in. Hence this appeal. Rev. C. F. Ryberg has devoted his time and his money to the work of caring for the indigcnt natives " ho are located at Quartz creek. They are coming in droves and the.r needs are great. The work under taken is q humane one. The gov ernment has hitherto failed to take any heed of the natives of this coast, and 1t is left to the people residing hero to sec that famine and death do not overtake them. TIE NUGGET has opened q sub scription list, and subscriptions to the amount of $500 are needed. These will be acknowledged by Mr. Ryberg through the columns of this paper. If you can afford to do so send in your mite; never mind how small it is. IL will go toward furthering q philanthropic work.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03
HARMONY Is NEEDED.

It is to be hoped that the demo- crats of Nome will act in harmony and elect representative citizens as delegates to the party's national convention next year. Being the minority party, this, no doubt, will be the case. There are lots of democrats in this section who would ably and faithfully represent their congeners in the natural conven- ton. The choice of delegates is matter of interest to all good Alas kans. We want to see this section represented in the national conven- tions of the great political parties by their best men. We want to see real Alaskans thus honored, for it is an honor. We are unalterably opposed to federal officials as dele gates to national conventions, or otlltl tpt thHt matter. We are opposed to the "carpet-bag system" and to ear pet-baggers;" and tho ignorance, greed and prejudices which clothe the most of them like shroud. We have known a few federal carpet baggers who made excellent off, cials and who developed into first class patriotic Alaskans. But most of them are dead. Conven- tions of both the great parties are soon to meet. They will subserve their own best interests by putting their petty likes and dislikes be- hind them; by recommending home rule for Alaska by denouncing the carpet-hag system, and generally, by showing by their acts, that Alaskans, irrespective of political affiliations, are intelligent citizens of the republic.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03
A FRIEND OF ALASKA.

THE NUGGET is an independent newspaper in all that the name implies. National political lines have never been drawn in its columns, for the principal reason that the time has not arrived for strict alignment on party lines. TIE NUGGET is, first of all, a newspaper for Alaska and Alaskans without regard to race creed or previous condition of servi- iude" Such it will continue to be- As an inde- pendent newspaper it has often had the pleasure of endorsing the administration of President Roosevelt. President Roosevelt, THE NUGGET believes is a repre- sentative of the highest type of American citizenship and it trusts and believes that he will be the choice of his party for nomination as president at the party's national convention next year. Our reasons for speaking thus of President Roosevelt are based upon the fact that he illustrates the spirit of Amer
 ican patriotism in way which comments him to the people. He is the first president of the United States who has ever evinced real interest in Alaska and this newspaper would be recreant to duty were it not to acknowledge his many kind words of com
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03
WHERE THE BLAME LIES.

"Councilman IIill seconded by Councilman Bard, moves the councimen be given police authority. "
 "Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Stevens, moves that all sporting women be compelled to obtain from reputable physician twice during the month. cer- 6cate showing themselves free from all venerea diseases and that the chief of police be instructed that such certificates displayed in their abcdes
 The above are the delectabe resolutions passed by the common council of Nome on June 29, when put in force by the action of the council of the most debasing and degrading systems of leyyng tribute upon unfortunate class that of fcially recognized in any community.
 At the time that the city council took this action TTE NUGGET denounced it. It has continued to do so fairly and consistently. TIE NUGGET stated at that time, and many times since, that for city council to authorize directly remotely such pro- ceeding monstrous. We have quoted the resolu- tions as they appear in the record of the councils proceedings. Whether these resolutions passed hastily and without due considerations do not presume to say. But the resolutions received the sanctsn of majority of the council, and they have not been repealed. They stand today, a monumental disgrace to the who originated them and foul blot on the city of Nome.
 The men who profted directly by such 'mun- cpal legisation' are not alone to blame for the in
 
 sponsible, and the people of Nome not blameess They apprised that such "legslation" had been passed, and THE NUGGET denounced it in no uncer- tain terms. Yet the greatest apathy was evinced, and only when actual prosecutions begun did the people arise to the enormity of the offense perpetratsd against them and public morals and decency by the men whom they had elected to serve them in the city council
 This is subject that is not at all pleasant for THE NUGGET to discuss. It regrets that such a dition should have been tolerated in the community. It is, however, the duty of newspaper to expose, far as within it liss public abuses, and this subject is, and has been, that directly affects the entire community Faihulness in the discharge of their duties by public officials is safeguard of good gov srnment. Men who stoop to petty graft, and who use the power vested in them for private gain merit only the severest denunciation and condemnation. The members of the city council of Nome and espe. cially those who interested themselves assiduousy in securing the passage of the resolutions which printed at the head of this article not worthy of public confidence. They misrepresent the people, whom they were elected to serve, and they bring ohloquy to 8 community which could well spare scandals of any kind.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03

fort and encourager cnt. his help ful acts and warm interest which he has displayed, publicly and pri- vately, since he was called to the presidency of the republic.
 Briefly, then, for the above and other reasons, THE NUGGET hopes to see President Roosevelt nomi- hated to succeed himself, because, if a republican president is to be the choice of the nation, there is no man whom the party could name who would be as acceptable to the people of Alaska, without regard to previous political affiliations.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the matter of the Nome Exploration and
 Gold Mining Company, Limited Qn lquida-
 tion.)
 Notice is hereby given that the creditors of the above named company are required, or before the ist day of Oct, 1903, to send their names and addresses and tho particulars of their debts or claims and the names and addresses of their solicitors tlf any) to John Thomas of 30 Lombard street, in the city Of LoEdon, England, the liq quidator of the snid company. and if re- quired by notice in WlitinR from the said-li ui- Gator, are by their solicitors to come in and prove their said debts or claims at such time ma place us SEnll be specified in such notice, or m deihult thereof, they will be excluded from the bencht Of any distribution made before such debts are proved
 All claims must be approved in Nome by John T. Hlil, oihce with John L. McGinn, over Car man building.
 Dated this sth day Of Aug, 1903. s-s iw WIS
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03

In any article that THE NUGGET has published concerning the pres ent municipal scandals no reflcc- ton was intended to be cast on Municipal Judge Shields or the conduct of his office.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03

A councilman may howl over the purchase of a fire engine. but not whisper when juicy but mal odorous graft comes to him with out let or hindrance from a pro- scribed class.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03

It must not be forgotten that a majority of the city council of Nome authorized the lowing of blackmail on a class of unfortu- nate women in Nome. What have they to say concerning the matter |?
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03

Philadelphia, St. Louis, Minne- apolis, Seattle and a host of other towns have had their municipal scandals" and Nome is in line.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03

Boring sea has been freer from violent storms this year than since 1898. But it may kick up big fuss at any old time.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03

It may have been ''pernicious activity" only on the art of the police force.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03

Oh Reform, what crimes art committed in thy namel
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03
NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE

In the United States District Court for the Dis trict of Alaska Second Division. J. NJ. Davidson, plaintif, Vs. G. w. Never. John Doe. Richard Roe and Peter Coo (whoSe true names are unknown), as the heirs at law and next of kin of Enmet Hickey, deceascd; and Paul Friedman, de- fcndants.
 Notice is hereby given that by virtue of ar ecution issued the 5th day of September, 1903, in the above entitled action, l 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 uni district, on the 9th day of October lb0.. 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 onehalf of | that certain lot known and called Lot No. | Two @ in Block No. Sixty-nine (69) of the Municipality of Nome; the entire lot being 25 | feet by 40 feet, and lying on what is known as the Sandspit west of Snake river; together with the appurtenanccS 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 T75O principal, S2l3 interest, S250 attorneys fee and feO. B costs-in all the sum of Sog3. 35 together with accrung costs.
 Dated at Nome, Alaska, the 9th day of Sep tember 1863.
 FRANK H. RICHARDS. United States Marshal. By GEO A. LEEKLEY, S-s5t-W. Chief Deputy Marshal.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03

Nome's city council needs fumi. gating; it also needs refurbishing.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03

The cave of Adullam must be located close to Nome.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03
PROFES SIGNAL.
PHYSICIANS

Onice and Residence, White Drug Store. Of flee hours to and to 9 D. Tn, Calls answered promptly day or night. Telephone No. |.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-03

The NOME NUGGET hereby guarantees circulation double the combined circulation of all other papers published in Northwestern Alaska. Adve Using contracts
 will be made subject to this guarantee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-30
PRESENT FOR MRS. MKINLEY
Comes from the 8. A. II. and Is Given to
Her at Her Home at
Cantou,O.

Canton. o., Jan. 30.-A handsomely
engrossed memorial was presented to
Mrs. Mckinley yesterday afternoon
by a committee from the Society of
Sons of the American Revolution. The
committee c&me from Cleveland for
the purpose. where the annual banquet
OF the soci%1y WAS held "Wednesday
night.
The committee was met at the sta
tion by Frederic S. Hartzcl. of the Nc
Kinley NatiOraI Memorial association.
and taken in carriages ut once TO the
home of Mrs. Mckinley. The mem-
bcrs Of the party were formally pre-
seuted to her by HartzelL The bCauti-
full memorial was then presented TO
Mrs. Mckinley and she expressed her
thanks. Leaving the Mckinley home,
the members of the committee were
driven to Westlawn cemetery to view
the Mckinley vault.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-01-30
Baccarnt.

Baccarat is a very simple game. The
dealer and each side of the table have
two or three cards. The object is to
get as near nine as possible, and tens
and court cards do not count. If the
two first cards dealt do not together
amount to five, the player asks for an
other If above five, he does not. The
sole question in doubt is whether a
player whose two cards together make
five ought TO draw Il third card or not
Because of this doubt it has been ruled
by French courts that baccarat is not a
game of chance. and yet it is a mathe-
matical certainty that either the
chances of bettering the hand are i'm
proved by drawing a third card or di-
minished. Considering, therefore. the
large sums that are risked at this game.
it is somewhat curious that no one has
ever taken the trouble TO work out the
probabilities.