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The Nome nugget., 1903-12-19

some other good man. If proper finan- cial inducements were offered we would go in there in the spring, either to box for purse or percentage of the gross receipts. If you have not man up there who would do could arrange a match between Jimmy and some other crack lightweight out here, and both could go in there in the spring.
 "I could get Erne, Fitzgerald, Artie Smith or some other man with world wide reputation. Now, of course, all of those suggestions are based on in- formation to the effect that your bouts are drawing from sS, 900 to s12, ,OOO.
 "Tf this be the case your athletic club could afford to import the high class talent l suggest. If there is any possibility of bringing of such a bout, kindly let me know. You undoubtedly have the boxing situation at your fingers end and can tell me all about the prospects, if there are any.
 know of clever, hard-hitting heavy weight whom 1 think can beat Nick Burley. His name is Sam Berger, a member of the Olympic Club. He weighs 1855 pounds and is fast and clever. He trained Corbett for his re- cont battle with Jeffries and was out on the road with Bob Fitzsimmons as his sparring partner for a whole sea- son. lam satisfied could get Berger to go in there with us if we go in the spring.
 "Tiv Krsling keeps posted on all of our boxers out here, and he can per. haps tell you much of Berger and the possibilities of his putting up a grand fight with Burley. If you do not like this card, can get Joe Kennedy, the local heavyweight, who trained lief fries to take the match.
 Kennedy has beaten Gus Ruhlin, Jack Steizner and other good men, and would also make a great contest. He was once matched with Burley, but l believe it fell through. If you think we'll of these suggestions kindly drop mo . line letting me know about what the cards I mention would draw up there, or if they would draw enough money to compensate us for making the trip. Hoping to hear from you soon, remain, Yours truly, "WILLIE BRITT, Manager Jimmy Britt" Willie Britt Is we'll known to many people in Dawson, and especially to the newspaper fraternity. His brother Jimmy is . good man, but it is no, probable that he could draw moro than the fourth part of an $S,O00 house in Dawson. Willie should have parade Jimmy in Dawson three or four years ago anl before the iniquitous expor, tax was dreamed of. Willie is too late with Jimmy.
The Nome nugget., 1903-12-19

Plain baths, plenty of hot water, 75 cents. at Elite Baths.
The Nome nugget., 1903-12-19
Britt Writes to Dawson
 for Information. DAWSON HAS MONEY
Billy Hears, Which Is Easy to Get, and He Wants to Make a
 Match for Jimmy.

Billy Britt, formerly well known in Nome, but who is now manager for his brother Jimmy, lightweight champion, wants to take Jimmy to Dawson. In his breezy way Billy wrote last fall to . Dawson man as follows, says the Record of Oct. 4:
 ''San Francisco, Sept. }, 1903.-G. A. Calvert: Dear Sir-I met Joe Choynski . few days ago, and he told me that you would be the proper person to write to in reference to getting some information about boxing affairs in your city.
 "1 am informed that Dawson is fast becoming educated up to high-class boxing contests and that the chances for securing good purses in the spring are very favorable.
 ''If this is the case I would like to hear from you in reference to a match between Jimmy Britt, the undefeated 133-pound champion of the world, and
The Nome nugget., 1903-12-19
TRIPLE CREEK
 LOOKS GOOD
Pay in at Least Three Creek CIaims...P ...Prospecting Benches
 With Some Success.

Good pay is reported to have been found on Nos. l, ? and 3 below on Trip pie creek, Nome river tributary. No. 1 is owned by w. l.. Springsteen and others and number of laymen are at work taking out dump. No. } is owned by Lehman and Hansen, and No. 3 is also owned by the same and other parties. It is said that the latter claim is showing up exceptionally well. Ole Rapp has 8 lay on the claim, and pans worth l5 and 20 cents are common, and the smallest pan yet found showed a value of three cents.
 John Rengstorff, the well-known old timer, who came up from Tripple Mon- day. says that the benches are looking good, but, as yet, the paystreak has not been located. The pay, it is thought, leaves discovery claim and goes to the right limit, and it is argued if this theory is correct, good pay will be found in the benches. Mir. Rengs- torff sank two holes to bedrock, and in both found coarse gold. Bedrock is found at varying distances, having been found at 9 feet,;60 feet and S5 feet on the benches.
The Nome nugget., 1903-12-19

brought ,000 with them, while man named Doyle, who, with his brother, has been working on Stonehousr creek, tributary of Chicken, also brought several large pokes. A number of other miners also brought good sized sacks well filled. The pokes will b9 submitted to the comptroller here, sealed and taken to the outside, either Seattle or San Francisco.
 Considering the remarkably dry wea- ther, miners generally, throughot the Fortymile district, have had highly successful season.
The Nome nugget., 1903-12-19

Hunter Rye $l .2s at the Reception,
The Nome nugget., 1903-12-19
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To Edwad Becher and Hugo Becher:
 You are hereby notified that l, the under signed, have caused to be performed work ser vices and labor of the value of one hundred dol lars upon the following named placer claim foi each of the years 1902 and 1903, towit Placer claim number ? above McQuillen'S discovery oI Bluestone river. situated in Port Clarence re cordng precinct, District of Alaska, said claim being duly recorded June 2S 1900, in vol 1, pages 3S and 39 of the records of said recording pre- cinct.
 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 share of said expenditures as co-owner. your interests in said claim will become the property of the under signed under Section 2324 Revised Statutes Of the United States.
 Dateof first publication Nov, II, 1903.
 Date of last publication Feb. 10, 1904
 s. H. SuNDBY, s CO-OWner of aforesaid parties.
The Nome nugget., 1903-12-19
Sl5 Reward.

I will pay S25 reward to the person or persons who will furnish informa. tion that will lead to the conviction ol the party or parties who stole goods from my camps on Nome river, Wash ington creek and St. Michael creek.
 A. SCHNEIDER,
 French Consulate, 2t Front Street.
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Notice of Forfeiture.

To Viola Haughten, C. II, Chapman and all other persons. except the undersigned, clnim ing any interest in placer claim No 9, Dahl creek:
 You are hereby notified that we the under signed, have caused to be performed work, ser vices and labor Of the value of one hundred dol lars upon the following named placer claim for each of the years 1901 1902 and 1903, tO-wit Placer claim number g. Dahl creek situated in kougarok recording precinct, District of Alaska And you are further notified that if you dc not, within ninety (90) days from the date of final publication hereof, cause to be paid to the undersigned your proportionate share of said expenditures as co-owner. your interests in said claims will become the property of the under signed under Section 232i Revised Statutes of the United States.
 Date of first publication Nov. [ 1903. Date of last publication Feb. 6, 1901.
 JAS. A. GIBSON,
 JOHN HINKEMAN.
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 GOLD OUTPUT Last Season Was About S5O,OOO 1.-The Season Was Ex.
 tremeIy Dry.

Dawson, Oct. 4.--On the steamer Lightning, which arrived from Eagle at o'clock yesterday, was about S5O,- 900 worth of gold dust, the majority of which Is said to have come from the Fortymile district.
 Messrs. McMahon and Van Hook, who have been working the past year on claim in which Miss Butz, of the United States consulate, is interested,
The Nome nugget., 1903-12-19
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.
To J. Xenan:

To J. Zeman:
 You are hereby notified that I, the under signed, have caused to be performed work, ser vices and labor of the value Of one hundred dol lars upon each of the following placer mining to wit Nos. ? and Harris creeek, Nos. II and l2 North Fork. i'll the kougarok recording dis trict; and No 10 Bluestone river. in Port Clar ence recording district.
 And you are further notified that il you do not within ninety (90) days from the date of final publication hereof. cause to be paid to the undersigned your proportionate share of said expenditures as co-owner, your interest in said claims will become the property of the undersigned under Section 232i Revised Statutes of the United States. Date of first publication Oct. li, 1903 Date of final publication Jan. l3, 1901. WA CHARLES ROSENTHAL"
The Nome nugget., 1903-12-19

If you want to have your claim sur veyed and plated go and see Otto Halla. He will charge you from $l0 up, according to location of claim. You can see him at any time at Eul's, Front street.
The Nome nugget., 1903-12-19

Drinks two for 25c, the same as formerly 25c each; Board of Trade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14
ALMOST FIGHT At PLAY.
Trouble Caused By Boy Who Ate
Cand1-WOmen Faint.

Long Branch, n. J., Dec. 13.-There was trouble
for time in the Lyceum here last night So ex-
citing did things become in the second act OF a
show that the curtain had to be rung down.
Occupying a block Of seats in the front and cen
tire of the house were many employees OF the local
telephone company. Among them were William
Van Brunt and his wife and their six-year-old son.
Just ahead of them sat a friend and his wife. and
in front of them in turn sat a Mr. and Mrs.
Smack. the last named couple not being OF the
telephone party. The little Van Brunt boy
eating candy as he sat his fathers lap. In the
intermission he lifted the in front
and the knee of his fathers friend. He still
continued to eat candy. Soon after the second act
started Mrs. Smack complained that the boy was
soiling her waist. She very indignant and
said something about putting the lad out OF the
theatre Mr.. Smack Joined in and supplemented
his wife's complaint, and echoed her threat about
having the boy put out
This the signal for Mr.. Van Brunt to take
hand in the dispute. and in a second the two men
were arguing warmly and bitterly nearly every one
by stood up. and fellow members Of Van
Brunt In the Atlantic Engine Company raised the
ralylng cry for trouble and they pushed their way
to vantage points. TO be ready in the
men came to blows and friends of Mr.. Smack
Joined in. 1t was at this point that the manage
ment rang down the curtain. the players could
Mr.. Smack to settle with Mr.. Van BrUnt after the
show, and Mr.. Van Brunts retort TO settle the
affair then and there.
Friends of the men and officials OF the I4yceum
In the argument several women tainted and others
became historical
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14
PROGRESS ON SLATE.
Mcclellan Says No Decision Reached
as to Greene's Successor.
IRON THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington. Dec, 13.-Mayor-elect Mcclellan
is still embarrassed over the Police Commits
sionership, and It has been suggested TO him
that the difficulty might be solved by Charles F.
Murphy's accepting this important position
himself. William F. McAdoo, ]. Sergeant
Cram and Commissioner Woodbury. have all
been considered for this place but Cram is
thought to have been eliminated from equation
Mcclellan, Murphy and other leaders have
spent all to-day together. After McCarren went
back to New-York early this morning the men
who remained here went out for short walk
returning to the Shoreham for dinner In the
afternoon they took another walk and on their
return the Mayor-elect the newspaper men
who were waiting for him. He said:
Some progress has been made in the prepara-
ton Of the slate. but nothing important has
been determined upon. We have reached no de-
cision regarding the Police Commissionership,
and until a man is selected for that important
position little else be settled definitely.
Mr.. Mcclellan refused to confirm a rumor that
McCarren had gone back disappointed because
he could not get for Brooklyn as much recogni-
ton as he thought that borough deserved
The leaders were still in conference at a late
hour this evening, and in view of the fact that
Mr.. Murphy expected to start for New-York to-
morrow, they requested that they be left undis-
turbed, saying that they would make
nouncement tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14
HONEST, OR GRAFTERS?
The Bronze Thinks the Railroad Com
mittee WiU Ans1cer This To-dag.

The residents OF The Bronx hope that the hear
ing to be held before the Railroad Committee of
the Board OF Aldermen in the City Hall this after
the Port Chester application will result
in a favorable report at to-mOrrOT's meeting Of
the board. 1t Is argued that If the Railroad Gem
mittee is in earnest in calling to-day's hearing.
there should be no hesitancy it's part IN advis-
ing favorable action on the application.
The people of The Bronx have been reluctant TO
believe that the aldermen have held up the appll-
cation in the hope of financial reward, but they
will hardly ask for further proof if, after the
hearing this afternoon. a majority Of the com
mittee fails TO make report to the board
at Tuesdays meeting. The committee will hardly
dare to allege that there is opposition to the
building of the road. The Bronx is unit for it's
construction. and the only opposition 1t has had
has come from rival railroad interests. which,
recognizing that the road is bound be built
have given up hope of delaying its construction
and are turning their attention TO the improve
ment of their roads. so that they may retain
their present patronage when the Port Chester
road begins to compete
An alderman who is familiar with the situation
said Yesterday that the aldermen repeating the
tactics employed when the Pennsylvania Railroad
applied for it's tunnel franchise. and that if Mayor
Low had not at that time interviewed and used his
personal influence the franchise would never have
from the Mayor to both the railroad
and the full board would have considera-
BILE weight in advancing the passage of the appca-
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14
Mr.. ODELL PLEASED.
Thinks Proposed Changes VII Be
for the Best Interests of PARTY.

Governor Odell remained in the city over Sun
day. He will return to Newburg to-day. He
spent the time at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. He
had few callers, but he did not pay much at
tention to political matters. Early in the day
Charles H. Murray, the choice Of the county
committee for president Of that organization,
called. and William Halpin, who will be elected
chairman of the executive committee, arrived
later. They had long talk with the Governor
and in a general way the whole situation was
canvassed and plans made for bringing the
county COMMITTEES up to the highest degree OF
efficiency.
Governor Odell had little to say about politics.
He expressed himself greatly pleased with
the plan Of reorganization for the county COM
mittee, adding: II don't think that there is any
doubt that the changes will all work to the bet
ter interests Of the party. Those who have
hoped for interCecire warfare. and therefore
damage to the party, will be disappointed.
Everything is rurniTg smoothly. and will con-
tinue to do So"
1t was learned sat the Governor placed little
credence in the story about split in the con-
vention OF the RepubucLns n Waterloo. This
is the convention called by J. II. B. Mongtn.
It was reported that some OF the delegates bolt
would be two tickets in the field. The inftarrsa-
ton received yesterday was that only two dele
gates out OF fifty left the hall and that they
were substitutes, and their action would have
no bearing on the situation
It was also announced yesterday that Con-
gresham Gillet. of the Chemung District,
would not be returned to Congress next year.
He has served for about six terms. ]. Sloat
Fassett is slated to succeed him.
The Governor will return to the city Wednes-
day and go TO Washington on Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14
CUBAN VOTE THIS WEEK.
Senate Expected to Pass the Bill on Wednes-


Washington, Dec. 13-T-he Senate will vote on
the Cuban Reciprocity bill on Wednesday in &C
cordanca with the unanimous agreement entered
into during the special session. and. until the
is taken, practically the entire time Of the Senate
will be given to the discussion of the bill. Senator
Bailey viii be the first speaker of the week. and
IT Is understood will consume the greater part OF
the day. He Will oppose the bill and will devote
himself particularly to a presentation OF the con-
sutuuonal aspects of the question. He will be fol-
lowed by Senator Spooner. who also will discuss the
constitutional questions involved but from
standpoint favorable to the bill In addition to
thes, there will be number of short speeches for
and against the measure. There is no doubt that
the Dill Will pass wlthou. amendment.
NO programme has been arranged for the re-
mainder of the week after the disposal of the Cuban
bill bug II is unde stood that the way will be pre-
pared for the taking up OF the Panama and Chinese
treaties Immediately after the Christmas holidays
1t is probable that there will be further discussion
OF the various resolutions bearing upon current
questions, ana an effort will be made to secure the
passage Of the Penrose resolution looking to an
investigation of Postoffce Department affairs The
Democrats will continue their efforts to have it
amended to make It mandatory
1t is expected that Senator Hoar will seek to
secure consideration Of his resolution relative 10 the
recognition Of the government OF Panama by the
United States. Senator Mitchell has given notice
OF a speech for Thursday in the interest OF the
proposed exposition at Portland. Ore. Senators
generally hope 10 secure adjournment for tha
Christmas holidays Friday or Saturday 80 0
When the House conVeneS tomorrow consdera-
ton OF the PENSIONS APPROPRIATION bill in commit
Tee OL the ,WHole VIII De resumed During the
week a number of the more important committees
beyond the passage Of the Pensions Appropriat
bill 1t is not believed that much will be accom-
ton before the Christmas holiday recess, Which
propably VIII De taken at the end Of the week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14
WOMEN PROTEST AGAINST sMooT.

Washington, Dec. ia public meeting called by
the Interdenominational Congress OF Women OF
Washington 10 protest against Senator Reed
Shoots retaining his seat in the Senate was held
here to-day in the Metropolitan Methodist Episco-
pal Church. Bishop Satterlee, of the Protestant
Episcopal Church. presided. and addresses were
made by him and by number Of women identified
with the movement against Senator Smoot ResO-
lutions were adopted calling on women In every
State TO work against Mr.. Smoot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14
Mr.. cuRTIs's MISSION NOT POLITICAL

William f. Curtis. Aqueduct Commissioner on
his return from Washington last evening, declared
that his visit had been purely in the interests of
his personal business and not TO sound Mayor-elect
Mcclellan on the subject of the proposed Aque-
duct Commission legislation. reported on his de-
parture.
1 saw Mr.. Mcclellan only a minute. and then
didn't say a word about politics." said Mr. Curtis
Il merely CHANGED 10 run across him at the club.
1 was busy with my affairs all the while /
was there and didn't talk politics with any one
L know nothing whatever about Mr. McClellans
plans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14

election law at the session OF the legislature which
begins on January 1. The first idea OF calling
constitutional convention has been abandoned be-
cause of general opposition. and the Democrats
also fear that they might not be able 70 control ~
OF all the constitutions of the Southern states
which the Democratic leaders and lawyers have
considered they like best the North Carolina docu.
ment and especially the grandfather clause
They do not favor that feature which calls Tor
poIl tax The leaders have under consideration a
proposition to amend the Election law, the amend
ment to he applicable to counties where there IS a
large colored Vote by which the party designation
will be eliminated from the ballot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14
A TRANSFER FOR CONVENIENCE.

Denver. Dec. 13-T. J. Hearne. president Of the
Colorado Fuel and iron Company has stated in an
interview that the recent transfer of all the fuel
properties of that company to the Rocky Mountain
Coal and Iron Company made merely as a
convenience from a business point OF view The
Rocky Mountain is OF the subsidiary companies
organized to assist in carrying the work OF the
parent organization. the Colorado Fuel and Iron
Company. The transfer of holdings includes thir-
ty-fiVe coal mines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14
SOUTHERN POETS DESK UPSET.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THR TRIBUNAL


Atlanta. Ga. Dec. 1S.-For the first time IN many
years the desk OF Frank L. Stanton. the Southern
poet. whose Just from Georgia" column IN Tho
Constitution and whose books OF poems have won
him such fame. has been set 20 rights. A ruthless
hand has disturbed the multitude OF papers. but
not from the poets choice.
While inspecting the Constitution Building the
city fire inspectors came upon Stanton's desk more
than yard deep In unassorted documents. and
declared Immediately that this evidence OF genius
was menace to the safety OF the building STAN
ton had the desk turned over and everything in II
cartec away. He win begin a new collection OF
letters, which he will never read.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14

some OF the desks in the Office and discovered q
number of drawers filled with articles he thought
unnecessary for the good OF the service.
This Office is dirty a pigpen. Why don't you
clean il up2' he asked the messenger. whose face
was wreathed I'm smiles.
bow.
why don't you wash the windows and dig the
dirt out of this room?" General Chaffee demanded
in severe tone.
No, hardly think it'll snow. The moons not
right the old man replied.
By that time General Chaffee had discovered that
the messenger couldn't hear a megaphone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14
BILL IN CONGRESS TO GET zIEGLER.
Representative Vandiver VIII Try to Get
the President to Interfere.
[BY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE. ]

st. Louis, Dec. 13.-Representative W. d.
Vandiver. Of the XIVth Missouri District is pre-
pairing measure to introduce in Congress ask
ing President Roosevelt to use his good offices
in obtaining the return to this State of William
Ziegler who is under Indictment here on a
charge of bribery Mr.. Vandiver says that he
will keep at the President until Mr.. Ziegler is
brought here to answer to the indictment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14
ROAD DRIVERS TO HAVE DINNER.

The Road Drivers Association will have vaude-
Vile entertainment and dinner on Wednesday even
ing at Heaeys. Columbus-ave and sixty-sixthl
St Colonel Alexander Newburger. who Is In
charge, promises that the programme will be OF
high order. The Meredith Sisters viii do
speciality act
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-14
MARYLAND ON THE NEGROES TRAu.

iBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
Baltimore. Dec. l3.-The Democratic managers.
assisted by several prominent lawyers. including
John p Poe. are wrestling with the problem how
most enectually to dsfranchse the negro by either
constitutional amendment or further change in the