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The Nome nugget., 1904-04-13
TO MONOPOLlZE NOME COMMERCE.

Senator Nelson. of Minnesota, has intro duced bill authorizing the Nome Improve ment Company, private corporation to improve the mouth of the Snake river at Nome, to build jetties and to collect tolls on commerce passing in and out through the same. The practical effect of such bill if it becomes law will be to place the entire commerce of the the Nome district under private control, as it gives the corporation named not only the exclusive authority to collect tolls, according to stated schedule, but the right also, to occupy the land adja cent to the jetties, which means monopoly of the wharfage facilities, says the San Francisco Chronicle.
 The bill is bad one If the necessity exisis at Nome for harbor facilities, and it doubtless does, the federal government should provide and control them. The policy of delegating governmental powers of any kind to private corporation has always proved vicious in practice, however attractive it may have appeared in theory Wherever the government, state or federal, has allowed it's jurisdiction and functions over water front used by commerce to be exercised by private individuals or corpora tions, it has invariably created an abuse, scandal and general dissatisfaction. Wher- ever public works are necessary for the
The Nome nugget., 1904-04-13

benefit of commerce the government alone should build them, and whatever tolls are imposed on vessels using them should be collected only by the government.
 Nome is today one of the most important settlements on the Alaskan coast owing to the richness and extent of its placer gold fields But during the brief period of it's ex- istence the provisions of the mining laws have been strained and abused for the ere ation of mining menopolies and the exclu- sion of individual prospectors and mineral land locators. It would be exceedingly un- fortunate if Congress should make it possi- ble, through the passage of the Nelson bill for new and still more offensive private monopoly to be created controlling its entire commerce. Such a condition would be in tolerable.
The Nome nugget., 1904-04-13
THE OLD, OLD STORY.

From the national capitol comes the same old story that has been heard for the past five or six years. Alaska is likely to receive very little beneficial legislation from Congress, and for the same old reason.
 There are numbers of Alaskans, or alleged Alaskans, in Washington, but each is en- grossed with his own particular pet scheme "a scheme that means something for him or for some friend of his. General legisla-
The Nome nugget., 1904-04-13
PEACE MAY BE IN SIGHT.
conviction

The latest telegraphic reports received from the seat of war indicate that both Rus sia and Japan are 'resting on their oars. Each evidently, is waiting and watching the movements of the other. It is also gleaned that strong effort is being made on the part of the European powers to effect an amicable adjustment of the difficulties be- tween the belligerent nations. In this it would seem that Great Britain is taking a leading part, King Edwards proposed visit to his father ln-law, the king of Denmark, having been postponed because of his desire to bring about peace in the Orient.
 It is also stated that no land battle be- tween the opposing forces in Korea was ex- pected for two or three months, and, there fore, it is apparent that both Russia and Japan are contemplating, with considerable equanimity, the settlement of the questions which have involved them in a costly war.
The Nome nugget., 1904-04-13

tion for the benefit of all the people is, therefore, lost sight of, while those in pur- suit of private gain or graft are most earn est in their endeavors to accomplish their ends. However such condition is to be expected. It need hardly be expected that the individual Alaskan will jour ney all the way to Washington at his own expense, and spend weeks or months in fighting for legislation for the district This will not be done with any degree of success or satisfaction until Alaska gets delegate in Congress, who will act fairly by his con stituentS He need not be expected to please many of them, for it is sad, but true, that Alaskans scarcely know what they want. Therefore, they get nothing
The Nome nugget., 1904-04-13

The "Nome correspondence" of the Se- attle Times, published in another column, but accentuates the necessity of showing up, by proof, not mere bald, irresponsible asser- tions, from those worse than irresponsible sources, who the 'federal officials are that interfere in municipal affairs It is high time that distinguishing brand be put on the officials who interfere, that is, pro- vided they do so.
The Nome nugget., 1904-04-13

The members of the Arctic Brotherhood have showed that they are the "real thing. Last Saturday night, in a few minutes, the sum of S2, 275 was subscribed in cash, be- sides several hundred dollars worth of labor, for the rebuilding of the portion of the hall destroyed by fire. The cash sub- scribed has since been increased to S3 ,OO5.
The Nome nugget., 1904-04-13

A demand that should be met by the in coming city council is to increase the eff ciency of the fire department and to remove it from the pale of politics. The depart ment has done excellent work in the past, and it's efficiency should be maintained and improved wherever possible. There should be no "politics" in the department, and ap- pointments to positions should be made solely on the merits of applicants
The Nome nugget., 1904-04-13

Because the United States consul at Cien- fuegos said that he could not wholly approve the Cuban methods of political campaigning, the mob, with that perfection of courtesy peculiar to the Latin quarter, started a trough house" of such dimensions that his opinion could never be called into question thereafter.
The Nome nugget., 1904-04-13

So Alderman Hill startled the people of Nome," did he Not much; the people of Nome are accustomed to the various kinds of dope that is cooked for them, including the brand manufactured by the alderman and his kitchen cabinet
The Nome nugget., 1904-04-13
SURVEYING
Notice of Forfeiture.

To A J. Baumgartner:
 You are hereby notified that I, the undersign- ed, have caused to be performed work, services and labor of the value of at least one hundred dollars upon the following named quartz claim for the year ending December 3i. 1903, to-wit The quartz claim called the "Catskill, situated in the Cape Prince of Wales mountains, in Port Clarence recording district, District of Alaska,
 And you are hereby 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 such expenditure us cO-owner, your interest in said claim will become the property of the un- dersigned under Section 2324 Revised Statutes of the United States.
 Date of first publication Feb. 3. 1904.
 Date of last publication May 4, 1904.
 w. c. J. BARTELS, w By H. c. BURK, Agent.
The Nome nugget., 1904-04-13

We'll, when you talk about Alaska get ting this or that, you will make no mistake when you predict that what she gets will be ''n the neck
The Nome nugget., 1904-04-13

The people of Nome should heave a sigh of great relief when the present misft city council passes into political oblivion.
The Nome nugget., 1904-04-13

''Who struck Billy Patterson? is "faded" by "Who threatened to assassinate Alderman Hill?"
The Nome nugget., 1904-04-13

The NOME NUGGET hereby guarantees circulation double the combined circulation of all other papers published in Northwestern Alaska. Advertising contracts
 will be made subject to this guarantee
The Nome nugget., 1904-04-13

B NJ Stone only in Nome for thu
 NOME NUGGET
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12
Dubois, Friend.

A Boise Statesman SPECIAL from
Shelley states that A. L Ryan was
the only friend of Senator Dubois
elected to the state convention.
The Statesman correspondent is evil
IDENTIFY not a resident of Bingham
county, leastwise he has never heard
of the. case of Ryan VS. Dubois or
seen any of Che allegations contained
in the complaint in this celebrated
case. ANYHOW if Bert is the only
friend thesenator has on the dele
CATION the latter will probably have
cause TO say ssdeliver me from my
friends. -Blackfoot Democrat.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12
THE PARTY WILL NOT HEED.

Senator Dubois proposition to have the democratic
venton at lewiston record favorng anti Mormon
resolutions will not be needed by delegates that party
in convention assembled It is said that
Hetfelt who wants the nomination for governor
the folly of splitting the party in twain and he will oppose
Dubois But whehar he has not enough have
spoken to insure such resolutions being defeated
Up to date Bear Lake, Cassia, Oneida, Banock FIRE.
mont Bingham, Owyhee and others, are dead set
against Dubois program. Only Ada Canyon Kootena
have thus far favored it.
The Examiner has said repeatedly that there is
for driving thousands democrats party for
the benefit Of one he is to manipulate the party
his benefit then it is better by far wiped out
of existence But the Weiser convention have
Weakened the rank and file Of the party and they have
mined that the democratic organization is not the
any and further that it shall be party
sona schemes matter who is the father OF them.
result is the Lewiston convention will be made differ
class of delegates than those who assembled Weise
Senator Dubois has lost his hold the party in this
state and hereafter it will be party people and not
of one
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12
To Open the Creamery.

Nose Lewis is making arrange
ments to open the Montpelier Cream
cry for business. He will be pre-
pared to receive milk in about 10
days. A first class creamery man
will be in charge OF the plant and
Nose proposes to turn out good
quality of butter and cheese.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12
TO THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION:
GENTLEMEN:


The action of the republican offers
you chance to carry this state in the fall elections
elect the ticket you nominate lewiston there are
two things you, as delegates, will have to do
First You must put aside proposition that has for
its object the alienation of the big democratic the
southeast Cut out the propositions and put
forth platform which all democrats can stand
Second, Put such men as Henry Heitfet Jim Hawley,
Frank Steunenbeg Judge Rich others of stamps
on your ticket In other words have the interests of
party and the state in mind and not the political fortunes
The above the only two ideas that should govern
convention They are both simple and easily followed
Will you grasp the opportunity?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12

Political tckery Of the rankest everywhere in
evidence at Moscow during the republican Deals
and counter deals openly and brazeny made Two
three men handled whole delegations like they toys
1t probably the roenest, crookedest
held the state and the democrats etestabe work
at Lewiston nothing but the hand of Providence give
the people show No wonder many citizens are dis
gusted with politics and politicians.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12

Mrs. LongfeloW, editor Of the Mountainhome Republ-
has made such of paper that she is able to
take trip for the We wish would put us next
to her scheme.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12

H. Smith Wooley couldn't trust his brethren Moscow
violation Of orders from Washingon went to the
convention 1t is not likely Smith will his Job however
Teddy needs Idaho badly any chances by FIRING
the present assayer.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12

How the people of Idaho will smile when they road IN
the republican platform that the twone limit law is on
dorsed and then turn to the ticket Frank Goodin
name for governor
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12

Inc question: simply put is: Are to turn Idaho
TO the members OF the Utah Woogowers Associations The
election Of Frank Goedng would Indicate something
of the
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12

Kendrick, prosperous town 10 North Idaho, was de-
nyed by fire this week The town had water system
Will Montpelier ever take hint?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12
NAME JAS. Il. HAWLEY.

If the democrats at Lewiston will name JAS Hawey
their candidate for platform dealing strong
in favor OF an shour law for miners, opposing any fran
hse grabs denouncng sugar bounty steal and leaving
any reference Mormonsm can and will beat Good
ng by thousands of Republicans everywhere want
Iawley, while the democrats will be solid for him.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12

With all the district judges and one supreme induo
d. ene republican state convention, one is apt to
think that the Judiciary had descended few ,oh ~
dignity. es III
Inc handwriting Is already discenabe on tho wall !.
Lewiston. Senator Dubois anti Mormon -,
be buried OF sight r9o'io'on VIII
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12
Ndountalnnome mas two lady EDITORS the only ones j.; ~.

That Moscow convention was n u,,,,,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-12

'o'an os5 good many friends in this part of tn. state
when he came out for Gooding. " e seite
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-03
IHixl$;1, CAPITAL CHAT.
l. 49,.
CONTINUED from page ~

and harbors. Gov Burleigh and Rep
resentative Littlefield have not relin-
quished their joint efforts in behalf OF
further Improvement bf the Kennebec
river but it appears that nothing will
be done by the Committee on Rivers
and Harbors towards that project at
this session. There may be an oppor-
tunity to accomplish something at the
next, or short, session of this Congress.
The friends of BowdOin College here
are highly pleased with the arrange
ments for this years annual banquet
Wednesday evening, of this week at
the Raleigh hotel. The coming OF
President Hyde has afforded the alumni
here an opportunity to get in touch
with the progress made by the institu-
ton at Brunswick during the past year.
The gathering with Chief Justice
Fuller, Senator Frye, Representative
Amos Allen and other old timers Of the
College assures interesting reminiscent
cies and there are younger graduates
like Representative Alexander, of New
York, Representative Stevens, of Min
nesota, whose presence lends an in
spiration and causes the other alumni
to be proud Of the products Of
Eowdoin. Mr.. William Spear, of Rock
land, was selected for toast master.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-03
NEW YORK MORTALITY.
Grip and Pneumonia Cause of HiG'
Death Rate.

New York. March 2.-The depart
ment Of health recorded more deaths
during the week ending Feb. p than
have occurred in this city during Il
similar period in the winter months iii
q decade. the higher mortality being
attributed to grip and its complioa-
tiOns.
During the past week, 1877 deaths
We're recorded as against 1852 in tn
previous week. The death rate was
therefore 24.43 per 1000. as against 22.S6
during the preceding week. These fig
ures have not been equalled since the
memorable epidemic of Influenza which
occurred during the winter of 1929.
The epidemic of influenza is also
general i'm nearby New Jersey towns.
In this city more than one-quarter of
the deaths reported are said to have
been caused by grip and pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-03
QUARANTINE At PANAMA.
Plans for Protecting Canal Workers
from Disease.

Washington, March 2.-Surgeon Gen.
cral Wyman of the Public Health Ser
vice had conference with the Presi-
dent about the health OF the canal
strip, and outlined to the Executive
the comprehensive arrangements his
bureau has made to defend the zone
from outside sources Of infectious dis
ease
1.-The government OF the new Repub-
lie Of Panama" said DR.. Wyman,
"made Il special request some time ago
that the United States assume charge
of local sanitary arrangements. and
devise n health system for the repur-
lie. We therefore sent Surgeon j. C..
Ferry to Colon. Assistant Surgeon
Claude S. Pierce to Panama, and DR..
Fleetwood Gruver to La Guayra. Act
ing Assistant Surgeon II. 3. Mohr was
also detailed to assist DIR. Perry AT
Colon. We look on La Guayra as be-
ing the place of all others where yei-
low fever is bred for the United States.
our records prove that nine-tenthS of
the cases of yellow fever that reach
our Southern ports come initialiy from
there. We will send physicians to
other ports IN South America and the
West Indies, as occasion demands.
whose duty 1t shall be to inspect all
ships billed for the Isthmus of Pana-
ma. These surgeons will have their Of
fees in the United States consulates.
and we have already received assur-
anccs from the principal countries that
they will receive all possible aid from
the local authorities. AS soon as they
learn of an infected ship leaving any
of the ports bound for the canal coun-
try. they will cable the news to Wash
ington and to The ports of destination.
Our officers will then be prepared to
meet those vessels and quarantine
them forthwith on arrival. BY using
these precautions We hope to keep
down the tropical infections to the low
est possible. There Is no reason why
the canal may not be dug without a
great loss of life If sanitary laws are
strictly followed. We will do our hest
To- see that they are Obeyed. at any
rate as far as lies in our power
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-03

The final agreements were made.
yesterday. between DR.. j. w. North
and the Whitman & Adams Co. re-
sarding the new building to be erect
ed or the site of Meonian block, which
was destroyed by the fire of Jan. Z.
and work upon the new building will
be commenced within a short time.
The Whitman & Adams Co. will occu-
py two floors and the basement, and
both first and second floors will have
plate glass front. The third floor has
not yet been taken, but as several Sc
cret societies have spoken about 1t II
is probale that some one Of them Will
occupy it. The minor details regard
Ing the building have not yet been de-
cided upon. but DR.. North, Messrs.
Whitman and Adams and Fred w. Ell
lis will leave in few days to look at
modern structures i'm that line and oo-
tain ideas. The new building Will DC
steam heated, and lighted by electric.
ity and gas, and when completed VIII
give to the above firm one of the mn
est dry goods stores in Maine. ing
building will be ready for occupancy
in season for the fall trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-03
Lorenzo Adley foisa =


Lorenzo q. Adley foClsd himself ina
position, Wednesday morning. to
enter a plea atsahe snuptcipal court,
before Judge Andrewaf Mr.. aley was
taken in by the polices Turing tife later
hours of Tuesday, Very drunk, but
yesterday morning, before the court he
could recall absolutely nothing of his
experience of the day before which
would lead him to believe AT he was
In any way affected, physically or
mentally. by any intoxicant-whfch he
might have taken into Ms system.
In other words, he did not think. he was
drunk-he did not really know that he
was not drunk. but his thoughtY es
MAT he was not. The evidence ae1lGktl
him. however. was such it would have
been followed by a fine and costs, but
as he bad job awaiting him, the court
was disposed to be lenient, and allowed
him to &c on probation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-03
- BAD MONEY IN ST. LOUIS.
Four Men Arrested and Countcrfciting
Paraphcrnaiia Seized.

ST. Louis. March e.-Detectives ar
rested in East st. Louis William Croy,
Harry w. Kane John c. Davis ar'l
Roy Sanbourne. who are charged with
counterfeiting. Croy's wife and Mrs
Nettie Wilson. keeper of the boarding
house at which the men lived. are held
rs witnesses. In the room where the
quartet was caught was 4 trunk ir
which We're plaster of paris molds for
nickel and half-dollar pieces. two well
made counterfeit nickels and a quartz
~ of plaster of paris. some lead AMI 9
melting pot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-03

Cards Of Thanks, obituary notices.
resolutions of respect, ETC., will be
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charges less than seventy
five cents.
All advertising, announcements Of en-.
tertainments, whose object Is the
raising of money, will be charged at
the rate of fifteen cents line.
Advertising notices, news form. will be
excluded from our local columns, ex-
cept such as refer to advertisers oc-
cupying space in our advertising
columns, and will be run under a
separate head on one Of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the office Immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-03
WARD 8,

Augusta, Me-. Feb. 20, 1904
A caucus of the Republicans of Ward
Three will be held at the Court House
on Friday, March 4, from to s o'clocl;
L. NJ. for the purpose of nominating can
didates for Alderman, Councilmen, and
Ward Officers. The Australian ballot will
be used. Names will be placed upon the
ballot on petition of ten Republican voters
who are residents of the Ward. such petit
tons to be in the hands of the ward MEM
Der of the city committee on or before one
o'clock =. NJ, Thursday, March 3.
Per Order
Republican City Committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-03
PEARY ESQUIMAU HAS PNEU-
MONlA.
Swimming Through the Ice Too Much
for Boy on Ziegler Estate.

Stamford. Conn. March 2.-Meni
Peary Wallace, the last surviving
member of the band of Esquimaus
brought here by Commander Pcary
when ne returned from his last trip Ia
the Arctic regions. is critically Ill with
pneumonia at the home of William
Wallace his foster parent. Wallace
lives on the estat" of William Liegler
ut Collenders Point. and it was while
INDUCING in outdoor winter sports that
Mcni contracted the disease.
II" IL the boy who is said to have
made n practice of going in swimming
daily in the winter. frequently break
ing a hole III the ice to take his daily
bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-03
90 REPORT NOT TRUE.
American Clothing Co. Says It Hasn't
Reduced Wages.

North AnGover. Mass, March q
The report that the American Card
Clothing Co. has reduced wages in
North Andover ind elsewhere is de-
clarcd to be without foundation by
prominent officials Of the company
here. The main office Is in Worcester.
Agent George q. Davis Of this town
has much to do with the affairs OF the
company ard would know II any such
move had been made. The claim IS
further made that no reduction is con-
tcmplated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-03
WARD 7.

Augusta. Me. Feb. %, 1904.
A caucus OF the Republicans of Ward
Seven will be held at the Atlantic Hose
House. Cony St, on Friday. March 4,
from 3 to : o'clock p. NJ. for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates for Alder
man, Councilman. and Ward Officers. The
Australian ballot win be used. Names
will be placed upon the ballot on petition
of ten Republican voters who are resi-
dents of the ward. such petitions to be
in the hands of the ward 'nnmber of the
city committee on or before one o'clock.
Thursday, March 8
Per Order
Republican City Committee.