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The Nome nugget., 1903-08-08
AMERICANS SET THE PACE.

s recent sojourner in England comes back to the United States with outspoken comments the free dom with which the British arstocracy discuss their anatomes and their diets on all occasions, but in deed, there is nothing new in the situation An English author, in of his books, tells of being regaed at garden fete by the speculations of lady of title as to how many of them present could still boast of appendix, and the latest commentator did not find his appetite improved by having his dinner partner discuss the topc and advise hin, to, be insured against appendicitis As far back as 1880 w. D. Howes drew attention to the peculiarity of cousins the water in regard to this mat ter, when he commented on Mrs. Macaliser, in "A Modern Instance" as who who "had the freedom of alludng to her anatomy which marks the superior civilization of Great Britain and it's colonial depen- dencies." Recently however in San Francisco there was given dinner at which none but those who had lost their appendices were present, and they had right good time. So, after all, Americans ''lead, others follow"
The Nome nugget., 1903-08-08

The editor and proprietor of TIE NOME NUGGET left on the Oregon for brief visit to the outside, ac- companied by his wife. For four years he has been engaged contin- uously in the publication of news paper in Nome, and he now will take few weeks rest. During his absence Mir. G. c. Weiss, a news paper man of ability, of Waukesha, Wis. will have editorial charge oi the paper. Any courtesies that may be extended him by the many friends of THE NUGGET will be duly appreciated, MT, Allen X. Grant will supervise the business manage ment of this paper during the ab- sence of the proprietor.
The Nome nugget., 1903-08-08

America is a great country. We have always believed, but just to refresh our memory and to prove it anew to ourselves, we propose to look over some ef the rest of the country covered by the stars and stripes. It is somewhat significant that man can travel long time and never get away from the flag. America is great country, and Alaska is glad that she is part of it, but we thinks that the editor of TIE NUGGET is entitled to few weeks of rest. He expects to visit along the coast and be back at his post in about six weeks. We shall expect to keep TIE NUGGET true 10 the sentiment of Alaska for the Alaskans."
The Nome nugget., 1903-08-08
VERDICT AGAINST THE COURT.

The editor of the Warrensburg, Mo-, Sentinel was hauled-bef the Missouri supreme court and fined $500 for contempt in printing an article criticising one of its decis- ions. The people of Sedalia, under the lead of Col. Zoll,-of tie staff of Gov. Dockery, contributed enough money to pay the fine and costs. the business men of Warrensb0rg telegraphed to the editor to draw on them for the amount of the fine and costs, and when he returned home gave him an ovation, says the Seattle Post -Intelligencer. The supreme court Of Missouri does not appear to enjoy the confidence and respect of the people of that state.
The Nome nugget., 1903-08-08
MAKING EUROPEAN HISTORY.

First in political significance among the events of he past week the visit of President Loubet to the English court During the past year or two it has become fad among the heads of the great European states to make calls upon their ncghbors, and pondents across the have been kept busy recount ing the events of these social and official functions This return visit of the French president with King Edward, however, is of prime importance among the calls in point of significance in the game of world politics.
 France and England have been regarded, ever since the time of the Norman conquest as hereditary enemies In the of Europe until the last cen tury, they were usually upon opposite sides. In America and in Asia they antagonists for scores of years. Tradition had made them enemies and in England Napoleon regarded as the incarnation of evil From Crecy to Waterloo the people of France regarded the English the allies of the evil one. The Anglo-French feud became one of the fixed ea- lures of the European situation. One of the most brilliant strokes of politics the alliance with England which was arranged by Louis Napoleon in the war against Russia. It diverted the attention of the French from their troubles at home and length ened the tenure of the usurpng emperor.
 Since the Crimean days, France and England have seemed to be on the verge of war, their old al ance forgotten In the parttonihg of Africa and the absorption Of Asia, many critical conditions have arisen Furthermore, the alliance formed by France and Russia few years ago appeared like menace to England. But diplomacy has prevented any actual conflict of arms, and the republic has risen to high position in the ranks of the world powers.
 President Loubet's visit to England restores the intimacy which existed between the nations half century ago. English reserve was broken down and the distinguished guest accorded reception no Less enthusiastic than that which Paris gave to King
The Nome nugget., 1903-08-08

The man who enters upon any task in a half-hearted way, doubt ing his ability to accomplish it, may succeed by the operation oi some lucky circumstance, but the chances are that failure will attend him. The merchant who begins a campaign of advertising must engage in it in the belief that il presents opportunities which will bring him dividends. Such a be- lief is an incentive that will urge him to exertions that, consistently and intelligently made, will accom- plish the desired outcome.
The Nome nugget., 1903-08-08

Your newspapers are intensely local" said Senators Patterson and Dillingham;, during their recent visitto Nome. But they have to be-" the gentlemen continued, be cause of your isolation from the news centers of the outside world, and you are doing a great work in exploiting the resources of this section of Alaska"
The Nome nugget., 1903-08-08
The NUGGET Delivered
 Nine Times for $l.OO
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To T St. Clair Jones, co-owner in the Pinto Mining Claim or No. on the left limit of Ho. yoke gulch K. B. Williams, co-owner in the Rainbow claim or No. 1. in the left limit of Holyoke gulch, and Louis Bernstein, co-owner in bench claim No. , on the left limit of Holyoke gulch.
 You and each of you are hereby notified that l, the undersigned, coowner in the above placer mining claims, have expended one hundred dollars in labor upon each of the following placer mining claims to.wt: Pinto. or No. g. left limit Of HoiyOke gulch: Rainbow, or No. l. left limit Holyoke gulch, and No. ,, left limit Holyoke gulch, in Cape Nome recording district district of Alaska, in order to hold said claims under the provisions of Section 2324 of the Re vised Statutes of the United States and the amendment thereto approved January 22nd t8sO concerning annual labor upon mining claims, being the amount required to be done on said locations during the year ending on the 3lst day Of December, 1902 to hold said locations; and you and each of you and all persons interested in said locations are notified that if within ninety G0) days after the date of the final pub. lication of this notice you or any of you faii or refuse to contribute your proportion of such penditure as co-owners, your interests in the said claims, or the interest or interests of those so falling or refusing, will become the property Of the subscriber your co-owner who has made the expenditure required by the terms of said Section 2324 of the Revised Statutes and the amendment thereto.
 Date of first publication July i, 1903.
 D. w. LEACH,
 Co-owner of aforesaid property.
The Nome nugget., 1903-08-08
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To E. H. Bergquist, co-owner No. 3, Balto creek
 Cape Nome mining and recording district: . You are hereby notified that the undersigned have expended Tn labor and improvements upon the placer mining claim known as No. on Bal to creek, in the Cape Nome mining and record ing district, as co-owners thereof, the sum of .one hundred Cti00) dollars, the same being the expenditure required by law to represent said claim for the year 1902; and that upon your fail ure to contribute, within ninety g0) days from the date of the final publication of this notice, your proportion of such required expenditure, all your right, title and interest in and to the said placer mining claim above described. will be forfeited and become the property of the undersigned. Dated April g, 1905
 First publication May 9 1903
 Last publication Aug g. 1903.
 NORTHLAND MINING Co.
 CHAs l.. LEWIS, s Co-owners
The Nome nugget., 1903-08-08
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In Inc matter or the Nome Exploration and
 Gold Mining Company, Limited Qn liquida-
 tion.)
 Notice is hereby given thnt the creditors of the above named company are required, on or before the 1st day of Oct. 1903, to send their names and addresses and the particulars of their debts or claims and the names and addresses of Lombard street, in the city of London. England. the liquidatOr of the said company, and If so re- Quired by notice in writing from the said liqui- dater, are by their solicitors to come in and pr0vestheir said debts or claims at such time md place as shall be specified in such notice, or in default thereof, they will be excluded from the benefit of any distribution made before such debts ere proved.
 All clairnsmu be approved in Nome by John T. Hill, office with John l.. McGinn. over Car man building,
 Dated this sth day of Aug, 1903 8s iw WS
The Nome nugget., 1903-08-08

The Weekly Joke says that Dr. Derbyshire, quarantine officer, wants the building now occupied by the city jail."' Dr. Derbyshire says that the only use that he could possibly have for that or any other of the "barracks buildings'' would be for the purpose of trans forming it into a lunatic asylum in which the Jokes "editor" might be confined. So there you are. !
The Nome nugget., 1903-08-08

What about securing the opinions of the miners, business, men and lawyers, concerning a new mining code for Alaska? Is a new mining code really wanted? Or are the people, taken as a whole, so apathetic that they don't care "what happens?"
The Nome nugget., 1903-08-08

Edward Such visits have been rare in history. The visit of head of the French nation to the English court is fire tribute, not only to the good sense of the republic but as well to the popularity and pro- grCssivcness of the English king. Last month marked the beginning of epoch in the annals of the two wcsternmost nations of Europe.
The Nome nugget., 1903-08-08

Russia has prohibited the ex- portation of live reindeer from Siberia. Now if the government will institute some rational way of using the reindeer already here for the benefit of the natives. we may overlook Russia's inhibition.
The Nome nugget., 1903-08-08

A man who has decided opinions on any question is not to be feared, speaking in a large sense. It is rather the tho man who never has any that needs watching.
The Nome nugget., 1903-08-08

There is another court row anl scandal on,tap at Nome, and the judge, marshal and others have gone to Washington to see aboutit, just at time when it would seem their presence at Nome might not be necessary.-Ketchikan Mining Journal.
The Nome nugget., 1903-08-08
CITY OFFICIAL PAPER.

Tlo NOME NUGGET hereby guarantees circulation double the combined circulation of all other papers published in Northwestern Alaska. AdVc tsng contracts
 will be made subject to this guarantee.
The Nome nugget., 1903-08-08
PROFESSIONAL.
PHYSICIANS
nR. E. M. RININGER

office and Residence, White Drug Store. or flee hours 1 to 3 and to Q p. m, Calls answered promptly day or night. Telephone No. l.
The Nome nugget., 1903-08-08

C. K Snow is the only authorized collector in Nome
 for the NOME NUGGET.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
MUST BORROW MONEY
To MEET EXPENSES
With 100000 Outstanding
the City Council Is Finan-
cially Embarrassed

since the introduction OF an ordinance
last Thursday night in the regular meet
ing OF City Council pending for an extra
ordinary appropriation 10 tho public puild-
ing, Irlntfn gand crematory accounts, the
question is being asked: why must the
city borrow money to meet the expenses
of the city for the current year, when There
is 100000 dut the clty?"
The majority OF citizens IN Whining
ton are Of the opinion that the city tax
collectors should be forced TO make sot-
tlement. 1t has been several years since
one was made. and the property owners
who pay their taxes regularly think that
Council should do something in the mat
ter.
THAT politics figure in the payment Of
taxes" said a citizen this morning there
IS no doubt, "but there should be an end
TO all Things. and while it may be all right
10 allow politicians their own time In
which 70 pay their taxes they are no bet
ter than an ordinary property owner. They
are lot exempt for life. and should be
made to cough up occasionally just to
help the tax collectors posted hrd dluuu
keep the tax collectors posted that they
still own property In the city"
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
BODY Of unknown MAN
FOUND IN THE RIVER
Fisherman Made Gruesome
Discovery and Notifies
the Coroner

While Hshing at Seventh street bridge
shortly after O'Clock this morning, Mar
tin Martchulian. OF No. Church lane, dis
covered the body OF an unknown man
floating in the Christana creek. He fasten-
ed the corpse to the draw and Immediate
ly notified Deputy Coroner ISilmer, who ne-
moved the body to the morgue, where Il
awaits Identification.
The man. beafore death, probably weigh
ed 100 pounds. He was smoot-faced, and
about 40 years Of age. The dead man
was attired in a black cheviot suit and n
soft white shirt. Nothing was found IN
the clothes the dead man wore that would
serve ito idcndfy him, with the exception
of kid gloves.
The body was badly decomposed. and had
the appearance OF being in the water for
some time. The police have no report OF
anybody missing here, and II is Thought
that the corpse was carried into the creek
by The tide from The Delaware.
Deputy Coroner Kilmer said this morn
ing that the body was in a bad condition,
consequently he could not hold Il at the
morgue for any length OF time.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
Mr.. MeIvin's Position.

There are persistent rumors currenA that
Mr. Melvin is in favor OF the ripper bin.
He was asked by a reporter OF the Even
ing Journal this morning if mis- trip 10
Dover yesterday was On the interest Of The
measure. and he answered. mo, sir"
II you were not in Dover working for
the passage OF the bin. what measure was
Il that attracted you TO the capital?
Il went TO Dover in ahe interest OF The
street paving bill for this city,"
DO you favor abolishing the Street and
sewer Commission?"
Il believe that more work could be ac-
compllshed and the expense OF running the
department lessened il all the city depart
ments were brought together under one
head. The Street and Sewer Commission
Is not very popular with the people, al
thought the department has done its best
10 please everybody"
Are you opposed 70 the ripper bgl7"
YES. sir"
do you favor a new charter in which
The officers Of the various departments are
named?~
4 do favor "a new charter. but not one
Ocnlafning the names OF the oQice-holders.
They should be elected by the people"
Mr.. Melvin. you have been mentioned
in the ripper bill. Are you a Union Repub-
lican?"
'Well. don't particularly favor either
faction but believe in majority rule"
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
Bill Provided For $24O,-
600 For the Work But
City Was Given Power
to Borrow 100000
Practically AHthe Streets
in the City viii Be
Paved With Up-tO-Date
Material
special to tho Evening Journal.

Special TO the Evening journal.
Dover. March H.-rhe House this MORN
Ing passed remarkable general paving
bill for Wilmington, which win cost tho
city 100000. 4he Hil originally provided
for $4,000. but. contrary to the general
custom OF tho Legislature, this was in
creased TO more than double by the time
It reached its final passage. The agree
mont for the Increase was reached late
last night in committee, between the
Board OF Trades representatives.. city
Council. Water Commissioners and street
and Sewer Department
Fire brick paving Is to be used on all
the streets now badly paved with brick or
stone. Belgian block paving in streets
where heavy draught wagons run. Ma
cadam. on all outlying districts uniil
these streets are made solid as stone.
1T Is the first bin ever brought here"
said Representatives Monaghan and Con-
nelly that has provided for complete mod
ern raving ystem for the outskirts and
outlying Districts. as we'll as the heart OF
the city. These streets have been neglected
because the city had not the means to tnira
up this work Now practically an VIII be
paved. and we will have a new Whining
ton"
A resolution appointing william Baxter.
Edmund Mitchell and Henry c. Conrad.
directors for the Wilmington branch OF the
Farmers Bank. was adopted by the
House. The Senate resolution appointing
directors for Georgetown and Dover
branches OF Farmers Bank was also
passed. The House passed the following
BILLS: Act Incorporating Miilsboro; incor-
poratlng Laurel: Incorporating Delmar:
providing payment for fuel for State
House; enabling property owners in VIII
mlngton to obtain compensation for dam
age to property by change Of grade. chang
ing voting place Of Second district. blew
enth representative district.
An act prohibiting child labor under Il
years OF age was passed by the House last
night after impassioned appeals from Dr.
Buckmaster and Messrs. Bancroft and
Connolly. This bEl was presented TO the
Legislature by Mrs. A. r. Warner of VIII
mington, and other women who are inter-
essted in this work.
Gas Inspector Bill Passed.
Tha House passed the bin appoint
ing a gas inspector for the city OF Will
mington. The bill places these Rddi-
tional duties upon the plumbing in
spector Of Wilmington and fixes as a
compensation the sum Of $500.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
STATION AGENT KILLED
BENEATH CAR WHEELS
While Attempting to Board
Train John B. Cats Meets
Horrible Death

Trying to board train yesterday
afternoon at Edge Moor, John b. Cats,
station agent, was dragged beneath
the wheels and horribly mangled. He
died from his injuries within an hour.
Having missed the passenger train
on which he regularly came to his
home in this city, Mr. Cats attempted
to board a work train which had
slowed up while passing the station.
AS the train passed he made an at
tempt to seize the handrail on one of
the cars but his hand slipped and he
was hurled beneath the wheels, which
passed over his thighs, almost sever
ing them from his body.
The accident was viewed by several
workmen, who ran TO his assistance.
The train was quickly stopped and the
unfortunate man was tenderly placed
on board and brought 20 the Emer-
gency Hospital, in this city, where DR.
Draper gave him what relief he could
In the meantime the family OF the man
who lives at No. 702 Van Buren, street
had been notified and his wife, mother
and eldest daughter arrived at Della
ware Hospital almost as soon as nc
was removed there. Although every
thing possible was done for him he
passed away a few moments after be-
ing taken to the hospital.
Mr.. Cats had been station agent al
Edge Moor for about twelve years. and
was one OF the most popular railroad
men in the city. He was 45 years old.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
TWO "COASTERS" DISOBEY RULES
"Dogeie" Mclaughlin and "Teddy"
Welsh Arrested for Fighting
In Front Street.

For the first time in many years two
members of the Coast Association
which is composed of regular drunl1s''
who are opposed to manual labor, and
believe only in living a life OF leisure,
had a falling out last night. AS is
known, there has always been a bond
of close friendship among the Coast
characters, and very seldom has any
quarrel occurred to mar the good fell
'lowship existing.
Teddy" Welsh and "Doggie" Nc
Daughlin livened matters up last even
ing at Front and West streets to such
an extent that they were placed under
arrest for disorderly conduct. "Doggie''
was getting the best of the argument
when Patrolman Scott appeared on the
scene and put a stop TO the bout. Al
fine of IS and costs was imposed on
each in City Court this morning. What
action the Coast Association" will
take in the matter is not known, but it
is likely that the two offending men,
.bers will be expelled from the order for
fighting. 10y selsa
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
.ASBURY HAS LARGEST FOLLOWING
OF Any Protestant Church in Whining
ton, as Shown BY Returns OF
Recent Canvass.

Although Asbury M. f. Church has
passed the 11sth milestone, and has a
family OF sixteen live, active children
in the city OF Wilmington (each fam
ily doing business for itself). yet the
house o-house visitation developed the
fact that Asbury had the largest fol-
lowing of any Protestant Church in
Wilmington. More than 1000 cards
were turned over to the Rev. II. 8. Du-
lany, the pastor. or about twice as
many as received by any other Protes-
tant Church.
The pastor OF Asbury has a great
many calls TO funerals daily, and has
attended as many as two in the after
noon. Between $4,000 and $4,000 Will
be paid out for the present Conference
year. and more than one hundred hav-
ing professed faith in Christ, the pas
tor has something to say 20 his many
friends. and desires their presence to-
morrow, it being the last Sabbath OF
the year.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
THEY WANT BETTER STREETS
lrate Citizens Of Forty Acres to Hold
Public Meeting Regarding
Bad Thoroushfarss.

The residents OF Forty Acres are
high in their wrath regarding the
streets in that neigl1borhood, and q
public meeting will be held In the
Water Witch Fire Company's hall,
when the citizens Will meet COM
'mittee from the fire company to deter
mine what can be done for their bet
torment
A member Of the FIRE company said
tnat when a fire broke out I'M Silver
brook that II was necessary for the
company to go TO BrOomo street,
which is about five squares out Of the
way to get there, as IL is impossible To
get out any of the other thOroughfares.
Even in front of the engine house
there are holes which cause the tank
OF the engine TO scrape on the ground.
The people In THAT section think they
have been badly neglected and pro
pose TO adopt strenuous measures for
the betterment of their streets.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
To SETTLE DELAWARE
BOUNDARY DISPUTE
Commissions of New Jersey
and This State Hold
Final Conference

The final meeting of the commission ap-
pointed by the States Of New Jersey ana
Delaware to frame resolution 10 be pre-
sented to the Legislature of the two states
regardin ga settlement OF the boundary
line in the Delaware river was held in Phil
adelphia this morning.
The commission fs composed Of the gov
ernors, attorneys generals and one other
person from each State, and the meeting
was held inthe Lawyers Club, being called
for II o'clock this morning.
When seen this morning regarding the
matter one OF the members of the commits
sion stated he did not think there would
be any doubt but that an amicable settle
ment would be reached, and that The reso-
luton framed by them would be presented
before tho Legislatures OF both States
early i'm the week
The commission has had three meetings
during the week. and feel sure that the
adoption will be satisfactory to-all persons
concerned. The Delaware fishermen were
met to see what their views were on
the matter bforc anything was done, and
the new resolution will be in accordance
with their wishes. just what IL contained
could not be learned, as it was khought
advisable to keep 1t secret until after its
adoption by the Joint Committee.