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The Nome nugget., 1903-10-28

the eastern shore of Korea for naval port but Great Britain then scared her off by occupying Port Hamil ton, island off the south coast of Korea and Rus sia abandoned her purpose for the time being. The Japs compelled the Korean government to open trad ing ports to them and they hold today the bulk of the Korean trade with special privileges, which they not willing to give up to Russia or any other power
 Japan has, in view of her advantages keenly watched Chinese and Russian movements in this quarter. A Chinese occupation of Korea would be meanace to Japanese interests and independence, and now that the Chinese menace has been removed, the Russian occupation of Korea would be to Japan declaration of war without any other formates, and the temper of the Japanese public is volcanic enough to make a warlike move against Russia most popular. If the Japanese fleet in such close propinquity to the Rus sian fleet represented, off the Korean coast the pected rather than the peced thing will happen most probably.
 Russia's original aim to get down to the open waters of the Yellow sea, after she found that Vlad- vostock was troubled with ice for some months dur
 ing the year By her predatory coup during the Boxer rebellion in China she succeeded in getting down to Port Arthur, of the finest ports of the Yellow sea, and, as Adam Fad, the "bear who walks like man." has laid her paws over the Chinese prov ince of Manchura and is rapidly converting it into Russian province, and will retain it if the powers n teresed in China do not to give her a sharp warning. The extension of the Russian program to the acquisition of Korea is hut another instance of the devsh greed of the St. Petersburg landgra bbers who trying to carry out the original design of the Siberian railway, and although the relative strength of the Northern Bear and the plucky little empire in "the land of the morning calm," is enormously dis proportonate paper, the Japs have already shown an aptness for using the novel machinery of modern warfare and strategic ability of high order which will compensate for the supposed Russian advantages | if the two come to blows.
 It is noticeable that, during all this warke talk between Russia and Japan, not word has been said about referring the dispute to the arbitration tribunal at The Hague which was established on the original suggestion of the Russian czar, who was widely pro- claimed the "apostle of peace" characterization which has fitted him any other czar of Rus sia and fits not a crowned head in Europe today. The peace of Europe today is maintained simply by the continued preparation of the powers for
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-28
THE PAST AND FUTURE.

Now that navigation has closed for the season, we may take "an account" of ourselves and see how we stand The past season, while in some respects dis appointing, averages up well with those of former years. The gold output was not as great antici- pated, due, we have hitherto pointed out to a Hate spring" and "eary fall" But we think, the outlook for Seward peninsula proms- ing The of ditch building, the key, we take it., to successful mining in this region, is just commence ing. Great progress in this line will be made within the next two three years. This means that large areas of what is now unproductive ground will be made productive, and thus the amount of gold mined will increase with amazing rapidty
 Another feature of winter mining is noticeable: There will be more individual miners at work this season than before in the history of this section, and there will be fewer corporations. The individual miner finds that in deep ground he work more proftaby in winter than in summer, while the large corporation with money at its command work it's ground on an extensive scale This is better for the corporation than it is for the country The greater the number of men who work their own claims, the better it is for the prosperity of the whole people, and therefore, these men who, unalded, go puckily to work and develop their claims entitled to every support because they the real benefactors of the country. While the mining corporation em- ploys many men for few months of the summer season, the individual mine owner rule, stays in the country year by year. He is no bird of passage, coming with the spring and departing with the first touch of the fall frost
 We not wholly of the belief that this portion of Alaska is to be gobbed up by big mining corpora tons although we are forced to admit that there are suspicious looking symptoms which indicate that fact. However, tendency is also to be noticed which is impeling the individual operator to get in and hustle for small portion of god-bearing earth and to keep it and work it for himself rather than to sell it at price dictated by strenuous buyer. There is still lots of good ground left, and there is still room (and will be for many years to come, we earn estly hope) for the individual miner and worker.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-28
ALASKA AT THE WORLDS FAIR.

Aaska's exhibit at the St. Louis fair next year would consist of totem poles and Hydah houses If 1t were not for the gold display that number of pr vats citizens will make from Northwestern Alaska. While Gov. Brady climbs the totem pole, it may be possible that a few of salmon may also be ex- hibted. Aaska's exhibit for next year has been rretrevably bungled because in the first place of the indifference of the people themselves and secondly because the wolfsh spirit of partisan politics was in ected into the matter of the appointment of com missioner for Alaska in the person of Judge Williams, of Juneau, democrat. His fitness for the position was conceded but then the partisan spirit was strong enough to block his appointment. The result is as have stated 1t. Gov. Brady is the sole com missioner and our exhibit will consist largely of totem poles and, perhaps, dried sated and canned salmon, with few oochans and maybe, Dutch Harbor clans. These all good, to be sure, but owing to the wranglng for the few dollars that may be distributed out of the $50O00 appropriation made by congress to help out Alaska's exhibit at St, Louis, the fact remains, that proper exhibit of Alaska'o varied resources will not be made Alaska therefore, suffers materially. AS indicated in recent issue of THE NUGGET there will be a creditabe private dis play of gold dust and nuggets from Seward penin- sula But the exhibit will be strictly private one, and the increments herefrom will nnure directly to the promoters though, Alaska a whole, may profit by it indirectly.
 The truth of the matter is that Alaskas exhibit at the great fair next year promises to be such that will
 inspire no feeling of pride in such Alaskans may view it. Totem poles, ivory curios and furs repre- sent little of the great natural resources of the terri tory But, as usual, the Alaska surian may think that these will answer, and the people who view the "exhbit' may feel that Alaska is "curous country"
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-28
THE ORIENTAL WAR MENACE.

A full report of the strained relations between Russia and Japan, which already may have eventu- ated in declaration of war, published in the last issue of this paper The immediate of the disruption of diplomatic relations between the two countries is over the distinct threat of Russia to occupy Korea and with the fleets of Russia and Japan in close proximity off the Korean coast the prospects for peace Oct. 12 seemed slight. review of the situation between the two countries therefore, will be of interest to our readers
 Russia has moved considerable force to the north bank of the Yalu river, the boundary between Man. churia and Korea China and Japan for centuries have bickered Korea, each claiming the vassaage of that country and frequently fighting it, the war of 1894, in which China badly whipped, having transferred the suzerainy of Korea to Japan This settlement was broken up by Russia, aided by Germany and France, and Japan has since been in state of suppressed rage against Russia especially since that predatory power has reached out her hand and taken possession of Manchura and extensively marched her troops down to the Yalu river, with no disguise of hostile intention. In 1886 Russia made an aggressive movement to occupy Port Lazeref, on
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-28

So the "city council" has bought Councilman Hoxsie's lot. There's nothing strange in the statement. MT. Hoxsie owns the city council, body and brooches Git has no soul, or he would have that tool and now, what will the dear people do about it? Nothing, absolutely nothing. Now, we suggest, that the "city council" clear the lot and go to raising rutabagas. There are enough cabbage heads already in the council.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-28

fighting against the inevitable. but we are at liberty, so far as the in- troduction of partisan politics into Alaska is concerned, to put the evil day afar off.
 If the men of Alaska would work heartily and sincerely for the bet terment of conditions in the terri tory, there would be small need for long time to come for the waging of partisan warfare. But where selfishness is apotheosized, there you find not only the worst gov ernment, but the worst types of politics as we'll. When you find quacks, charlatans, grafters and highbinders dominating small and insignificant legislative bodies, what can you expect but misrule and rottenness
 Speaking by and large, we strongly deprecate the introduc- ton of partisan politics into this territory. It. will be an evil when it comes, and the only solace or consolation that we can see is that perhaps it may be lesser than the evils we now have to endure.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-28
THE OUTLOOK IS SATISFACTORY.

The population of Nome is un- doubtedly greater than that of last year. There are certainly more families in Nome than ever before there are moro children in the public schools the banks report that the deposits are larger than at the close of navigation last year 1; there are more individual accounts, all of which augurs we'll for the condition of the country and the people. Judging by the past, it therefore may be safely assumed that the winter outlook for busi- ness is good. Of course, the vol tune of winter business is not near ly so great as during the open sea- son; but neither is the expense en- tailed so heavy, and the business man who can find monthly mar gin of profit does not, as a rule, waste his time in complaining. On the whole, therefore, we believe the winter outlook to be better than it has ever been, with the possible ex- ception of the winter of 1899 and 1900, when undoubtedly there was much more money per capita in Nome than there has been since that period.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-28
PARTISAN POLITICS IN ALASKA.

There is more need in Alaska for men who will "grow up with the country" identify themselves with it in thorough manner than there is of cuti- vating partisan politics or building up political ganizations of any kind. Alaska needs men, not politicians or political akirs who looking only after their own particular selfish interests. Yet it may be urged that politics is necessary adjunct to our civilization. Perhaps, but it to that if this be the case there is something decidedly wrong with civilization However, there is little use in
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-28
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To J. Zeman:
 You are hereby notified that l. 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 31, 1905. to wit: Nos. and Harris creeek, Nos Il and l2 North Fork, in the Kougarok recording dis trict; and No 10 Bluestone river, in Port Clar- ence recording district.
 And you are further notified that if 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 2324 Revised Statutes of the United States.
 Date of first publication Oct. 14, 1903
 Date of final publication Jan. l3, 1904. WA CHARLES ROSENTHAL
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-28

It is not likely that congress will, at it's next session, raise Alas ka to the dignity of . territory, but it may give us an appointed" delegate. Some people argue that this would be better than no dele gate at all, but it is to be gravely doubted.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-28

Now that the "city council" has acquired a site for city hall, will the same body issue general fund warrant and run the town into debt an additional $1O,OOO or $15,. GOO by erecting city hall Y?
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-28

The administration of the York
 tinfields promises to be heard the coming winter from Maine to Cali
 fornia and from the great lakes to the Gulf of Mexico.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-28

There is a strong tendency no- ticeable among the independent republican newspapers published in the States to crack President Roosevelt over the knuckles, be- cause of the impetuosity of his strenuosity.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-28

The number of drunken Eskimos in evidence these days goes to show that the whisky peddler is getting in his deadly work.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-28

Japan cannot hdpe to whip the rugged Russian bear, but the little people may give him some resound- ing thwacks, if blows should come.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-28

winter "weather predictions are undoubtedly in order.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-28
RUBBER STAMPS

1<Azz Of every description made to
 order on short notice. Pads, NOME NUGGET Ink and Full Line of Supplies 2O6 FroUt St. always on hand.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-28

Surveys for Patent, Estimates and Grades for
 Ditches and General Engineering Office 31l Front Street, Nome, Alaska
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-28

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 this guarantee.
The Nome nugget., 1903-10-28
PHYSICIANS
nR. H. $. MOORE

Office and Residence. White Drug Store. or flee hours to and to 9 p. m Calls answered promptly day or night. Telephone No. l.
The daily sentinel., 1903-06-12
Charter Convention.

So much has been said in the Den
yer dailies concerning the Charter
Convention and what its object is that
the following is published concerni ng
it:
1.-The charter convention is legis-
lative body created by the state for
the purpose of legislating for u par
ticular portion of the state; to it is
delegated legislative functi on,
part of the SOW srign power of the peo-
pie, one heretofore deleg ated to the
genreal assembly, but by this amend
ment taken from the general assembly
and lodged in the charter convention,
which exercises it, subject to a refer
endum to ascertain the will of the
people thereon. The purposes of the
charter convention derive their power
not from the city of Denver, or the
city and county of Denver, or even
from the legislature, but from the
people, exercising their original SOW
erign power to determine their own
form of government. In the exercise
of that sovereign power the people
had heretofore delegated to the gener-
al assembly the power to make a
charter for this city. They have now
delegated that same power to the
charter convention to be chosen at an
election to be conducted according to
law. The members of the charter
convention were not municipal offic-
ers, for they were no5 created by the
municipality, nor for municipal pur-
poses, but for the purpose of exercis-
ing and xpressing the power of the
people of the state as to how to and
by whom and by whom and under
what regulations the municipality
should be governed. They are as
much state officers as the members of
the legislature, because they were to
exercise legislative function in form-
ulating law which should govern a
particular portion of the state. They
are as much state officers of a consti-
tutional convention called to revise
and amend the constitution, the only
difference being that one body would
| legislate subject to the wall of the
people for the whole state, and the
charter legislates subject to the will
of the people for a portion of the
state. -
The daily sentinel., 1903-06-12

Game Commissioner Woodward yes
terday received word that Thomas q.
Higgins, chief warden of district No.
2, had secured the conviction in the
court at Gunnison of a man arrested
for shooting sage hens in violation of
the statute A fine of $l5 and costs
was imposed ON the offender. The
warden considers the conviction i'm
portant, inasmuch as the wardens
have had much trouble in the past in
securing convictions for violation of
the game law in mountain counties,
because OF the prejudices of the jus
tices of the peace, He believes now
that the people in the same counties
are awakening to the realization that
the game laws are beneficial. He
does not anticipate continuance of
the trouble which former commission
ers have had. Denver Republican.
The daily sentinel., 1903-06-12
College Closed.

Colorado Springs, June IA sue
cessful year closed yesterday at Colo
RADIO college. A class of 30 young
men and women was graduated under
auspicious circumstances. President
Edward d. Eaton, of Beloit college,
Wisconsin, spoke the last words of
their college life and in scholarly
and forceful address ON "TIe Mission
of the Scholar warned them against
the natural but dangerous pitfalls they
will encounter upon their entrance
into the larger life.
President Slocum announced that
he will remain in Colorado Springs
throughout the summer and devote
himself to the needs of the big insti
tuition and a canvass will be immedi
ately inauguratod to secure 81 900, 900
for the college. To the great audi
ence Assem- bled i'll Perkins hall yester-
day President Slocum said the college
would never be safe until this sum
was in the treasury. Fifty thousand
dollars must be raised Immediately to
meet deficit on the new Palmer hall
and to secure equipment. He stated
that donations to the amount of S111,
506. 10 had been made during the year.
Honors and scholarships were
awarded and announcements of promo
tion in the faculty were made by the
president. An honorary degree of
master of arts was bestowed on Judge
r II. Mcleod of Leadville. The an
nouncement was also made that Willis
r. Armstrong, an alumnus of the col
lege, has been elected to the board of
trustees to succeed DR.. d. N. Beach,
resigned.
The daily sentinel., 1903-06-12
The Committees for 4fh.
Fourth OF july Committees.

Fourth of July Committees,
Finance-George A Currie Chair
man. U. G.. Ramey, Max Buchanan,
G. p. holland.
Transportation &C. w. Steele,
Chairman, John F. Moore, Orson Ad
ans, Jr.,
Reception, Mayor j. NJ. Sampliner
chairman, j. G. Plank, j. A. Lyons,
B. f. Jay. Mesdames Ella b. Acker-
man, Ella Arnett. Elizabeth De La
Mar. and members of the city council.
Fireworks-E. NJ. Slocomb, Chair
man. A. N. Anderson, Guy Boyer,
Ben. j. Snyder.
Amusements. John f. Brainard,
Chairman. Adam Rettig, j. H. Gal
lupe, George Smith. Mr.. Warming.
Grafton, Horace L. De Long,
Chairman. Jas. W. Bucklin, @. f.
Caswell, Henry W. Ross. ]. S. Carna-
han.
Advertising g. Newton, Chair
man, Mrs. A. E. Pelton, r. NJ. Horn,
w. G. Connolly. and A. w. Newman.
Refreshments-Dr. S. NJ Bradbury.
Chairman, w. II. Lee, John w. Stew
ems. Mesdames. Amy Young, Ida
Knowles. Eva Vosberg, Ida Falls,
N. N, Smith.
Indian Games-H. r. Rhone. Chair.
man, Theo G.. Lennon.
Music-C. ID. Fisher Chairman
Frank Leslie. w. A Marsh.
The chairmen of the respective com
mittees will call meeting of theil
committees at the earliest possible
date in the rooms of tie Chamber o
| Commerce.
@. d. Fisher, Chairman of Execu
tive Com.
The daily sentinel., 1903-06-12
Newspaper Advertising.
The salt Lake Herald SAYS:


There is little lesson in the Press
clubs ''Tom Show production which
Salt Lake business men may learn
with profit. 1t teaches the value of
newspaper ADVERTISING Not cent
was expended by the clubs depart
ment of publicity for any advertising
other than newspaper advertising
No merchant nor business man was
asked for space in his show window :
for printed cards, there We're on ban
ners ON the street cars, not even u
sign in front of the theatre. Yet for
days, thanks to. the newspapers, a
large proportion of the Salt Lake pub
lie talked about the production. The
d maud for tickets was unprecedented
in the history of the theatre. On
the night of the performance every
seat was occupied, hundreds of people
stood up and hundreds more We're
turned away.
Isn't there little lesson in this foI
the people who have goods, wares and
mercandise to sell? The modern
newspaper reaches the public us moth
ing else reaches it.
The daily sentinel., 1903-06-12

Things about the Fruit growers asso-
citation are assuming a marked degree
of activity these days. Cherries and
strawberries are coming in daily to
be shipped to the markets of the state,
and soon this will be the busiest place
in the city. Manager John f.
Moore is getting everything in AL
condition to handle the fruit as fast
as it is brought in, and he is ever on
the lookout for the best markets. The
Grand valley fruit heads the list in
Colorado
The daily sentinel., 1903-06-12

j. f. Erdlen, editor of the Salida
Mail, has been sued for So, 900 damage
by man who wanted to be elected
representative of Chaffee county, but
who claims in his complaint that the
editorials in the Mail defeated him.
No jury will award big damage on
such fiimsy charge.
The daily sentinel., 1903-06-12

Colorado's Western Federation of
Miners must either produce st. John
of Telluride for trial upon the various
crimes he is charged with or stand
the odium of being an accomplice in
murder, assassination and highway
robbery. ThHre is no escape. There
are four charges against Vincent st.
John. Durango Democrat.
The daily sentinel., 1903-06-12

The special Clearance sale commcnc-
es tomorrow morning, Juns 18th, mt s
O'Clock. All goods sold during This
sale can be returned Money viii be
cheerfullv refunded. Come and see
what it is to get real bargains. Ex-
ira sales people wanted. The Mesa
Dry Goods company.