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Nome weekly Nugget., 1909-06-19
THE SIBERIAN CONCESSION.

That Mir. Lindeberg and his assoc- ates have decided to do nothing further in Siberia at present is disappointing but not surprising.
 Next to the Chinese, the Russian Government is perhaps the most un- certain on earth as to it's dealings with foreigners. A concession granted ono day may be revoked the next under some pretext or other, and there is all ways some official who can be used as a scapegoat on whom to lay the blame for the failure to carry out the contract Instead of encouraging and welcoming the investment of outside capital, every obstacle is thrown in it's way, with the result that the dreary steppes of Gen. tral Russia and the barren wastes of Siberia will remain in their present condition long after every foot Of this country is doing it's proper share in the support of mankind
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EVIL EFFECTS OF LITIGATION.

Another important lawsuit which has occupied the attention of the Court and most of the Nome Bar for three days has just been decided.
 Ever since the camp was founded, t is a sad fact that no important strike has been made that was not followed by litigation of the most complicated kind. To the layman it seems impos- sble that such a number of claims. ut terly at variance with one another can be legitimately put forth, and there is no use denying the fact that this ten dency to litigate everything has serf- ously retarded the investment of cap ital. Capital. always timid, hesitates to invest in property, the title to which is apt to be clouded at any moment by the appearance of some hitherto wholly unknown claimant.
 Nome, with an exceptionally small proportion of criminal suits. has prob ably more civil and equity cases than any other community of equal size in the country.
 Investors are not blind to this fact.
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none eff them have since gone out. Therefore no necessity existed for the importation of hundreds of men with out any sympathy whatever with the institutions of the country or even an understanding of the language.
 At the meeting of the Council last night, the Mayor very properly said he considered it to be his duty to find out who was responsible for the inn portation of these strictly undesirable citizens. and gave it as his opinion that if it could be proven that they were contract laborers, within the meaning of the act. they could be deported.
 We trust the Mayor will be able to prove his case, and that these men, from their appearance-as nearly as human beings can, will be duly sent out of the country at the expense of the men sufficiently misguided to bring them in.
 We do not need them. We do not desire them. They are not the class of men who would develop this country in a thousand years. They have 10 right to be offered in competition with the white man who works iD the Sum- mer time that he may assist in the de- velopment of the district in the Winter time by prospecting. In the nature oe things. this can never rightfully be a cheap camp. These men are the cheap est kind of labor Again. we wish the Mayor success in his effort to rid the camp of the pest.
Nome weekly Nugget., 1909-06-19
WAsHiNGToN'S NEW LAWS.

Part of the new criminal code of the State of Washington is radical in the extreme.
 To say that 2 man shall not indulge in the luxury of smoking cigarettes without running the risk of being con- Vcted of a misdemeanor seems at first sight to be infringing on the inaiien- able rights of the citizen to pursue happiness as he sees it. We hardly think it will stand the test of legal ss- sault
 Making gambling felony is, in our judgment, a good move. The law is aimed chiefly at the race tracks. and it is a well known fact that gambling at the Meadows" has been responsible for the downfall of more thar one promising young man within the last year or two.
 cate as to physical fitness on the part of those who contemplate matriuony, although startling at first. IS one to which every State and every Country must come, sooner or later. There can be no question as to the righ. of the State to protect itself against the care Of the deficient children which must be the inevitable result of the union of two people not in good physical condi- tion.
 A 5tep .nrther towards the arieliora. been taken when the marriage If those convicted of criminal actions sIlal, havt. tecn rendered impossible.
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COUNTERFElTING.

All the get rich-quick schemes with which this and other countries arc cursed at the present time are based on counterfeiting
 It is the old. old story of an attempt to get something for nothing. To get five dollars for gilded piece of lead or to get paid for days work which has not been performed, is the aim of the man who struggles vainly to find a shortcut to wealth.
 But the old law that the average man must earn his bread by the sweat of his brow is as true now as 1t was in the days of Adam, and only geniuscs are able to escape it.
 The sight of a young man. endowed by Nature with the capabilities of earning an honest living, facing a long term of imprisonment, is pitiful enough: but the pain his acts may cause his people is no less sorrowful The sins of the children are visited upon the parents quite as often as the reverse is the case.
Nome weekly Nugget., 1909-06-19
SUCCESS TO LoVETT.

The Nugget is informed that MT. series of experiments extending over a period of many months m and about the Nome district, to work out some feasible plan for extracting the millions of gold in our midst is to be a passenger on one of the out going steamers scheduled to leave Nome Within the next four or five days.
 Without any question of doubt. MT. Lovett and his associates have done great preliminary work looking toward the solution of extracting and saving the fine gold deposited in the gravel and on bedrock, from a point many hundreds of feet from the shore out into Boring sea, and extending back to Anvil mountain. several miles back of town, and in width nobody has been able to tell, outside of the fact that it is several miles at least.
 To MT. Lovett and his associates we are indebted for the practical applica- tion of the afr-lift in this section of the country, and although it was dem onstrated on a small scale. yet there is no question of the same being a grand success There is every reason to be- lieve that the miles upon miles of tun- dra in this vicinity. all of which con- tains much fine gold, will respond much more readily to the system as outlined and known as the Lovett sys- tenn than to any other so far advanced by the many operators who have en- deavored to solve this complicated problem.
 With a series of air-lifts installed. as outlined by Mir. Lovett and his associ- ates. there is every reason to believe that the problem will have been solved to a great extent. and this judgment is based upon the efficient work per- formed by the small plant used this spring to prove it could do the work claimed.
 Many people in this community have great faith in the Lovett system. and hope that Mir. Lovett will return in the near future with enough backing to give his system trial on a large scale.
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who have lived for years in terror of their lives or those of their deas ones.
 To one unfamiliar with the conditions existing in Little Italy" in New York. for instance. the cause of this rejoicing may not be at once apparent; but the police records show an average of at least one murder week due to the re- fusal of a recipient of a letter signed by the Black Hand to "come through" In many instances the victim would be murdered in broad daylight. On the open street, and in the presence of many people. Yet. on the arrival of the police. not one of all the witnesses to the murder could be made to say a word well knowing that If he did he would be the next to fall. Cases are recorded of a witness on the st:tnd fainting on catching sight of a face: in the court room of one of the hideous band, whom he or she knew would be avenged because of the testimony given. The last report of the Commis- sioner of Police of Greater New York said that the problem of how to cope with the operations of the Black Hand Organization remained as difficult as ever.
 It will be good news, therefore, to all citizens to know that there is a pros- pect of this diabolical institution being wiped out.
Nome weekly Nugget., 1909-06-19
THE END OF THE WORLD.

We have been told of the coming end of the world ever since we can remem- Der, but here is a college professor of renown who actually predicts it. And not on religious, but on a scientific basis, as will be seen in yesterdays s issue of the Nugget. In two or three favored districts of the United States those who think they read alright the prophecies of the Bible raised towers and ascended them in their resurrec- tion robes, though still living. But that was Biblical interpretation of the weird sayings of the prophets. and not a scientific conclusion.
 This scientific conclusion has at tracted attention because of the high repute of the scientist who gives it breath. Professor Lowell, who spoke his prediction beforet he Massachusetts Institute of Technology-one of the leading scientific institutes of the con- tinent-is a brother of the Professor
 
 Lowell who but very recently was elected president of Harvard Univer- sity. and prediction of the end of the world. coming from such a high scien- tific source, is something to give one pause.
 As to the manner of it. the best way is to quote Professor I,owelrs stata- ment. He ayers that 'the collision of the sun with an unknown dark planet will terminate life on the earth" When? That is the all-important question. Professor Lowell does not say He does. however, give out a bull letin to the effect that "the event will be prophesied fourteen years before the catastrophe" and that chaotic confu-
Nome weekly Nugget., 1909-06-19
ADVENT OF THE KIOSK.

That's the name of 1.-the "kiosk." It is word of Turkish origin; and it means pavilion with a tent-shaped by pillars, about the foot of which is a balustrade. In it's original service it was appurtenant to Summer garden. but the United States Weather Bureau has put it to scientific use for the ben eft of the public. and thereby hangs quite another story.
 Uncle Sam's chief weatherman has announced that a number of these kiosks are about to be installed in the streets of different cities. They will be
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sion will reign in the world during the days preceding the universal smash up.
 Really, it's a mercy that Professor Lowell withholds the date for this bump with the sun. We human beings are hopeful lot our very instinct will be to go right along, in the belief that the unknown dark planet afoce- said will be long, long time in train ing before it undertakes to knock the sun out and compel Old Sol to take the count
 But, in all truth and seriousness. Professor Lowell and his prediction IS not to be lightly spoken of. In the as- tronomical business he is a big man. He is Boston product. and ripe in years. He holds a professorship in tae Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Of which institute we have already ex- pressed our high regards So it must be admitted that the Professor is no slouch at this star-gazing business. nor the deductions his experienced wisdom is able to draw therefrom. His proph- ecy is among the first that has a real scientific basis, and therefore we should be prepared
 Yet it jars us who are strictly ortho- dox to be told that the thing will he fourteen years coming when we had supposed from Scripture that it was to occur in the twinkling of an eye: we nave to suppose that to the perception Of those whose minds dwell on infnfty. and ramble all over the Armament. fourteen years are but as a twinklins. After all. the Professor admits, or leaves us to suspect from his state ments. that this thing may occur at any time in the very midst of the fate full fourteen years.
Nome weekly Nugget., 1909-06-19

The people of any city naturally feel proud when any of their number are selected to fill high positions, or called sitions in the complicated machinery of carrying out the law. As Alaskans, we cried with a loud voice during both campaigns, Alaska for Alaskans." and our Delegates who were elected to rep resent us in the halls of Congress were instructed to have the same carried out to the letter. and the manner in which President Taft is responding 10 that sentiment makes us respect hin all the more.
Nome weekly Nugget., 1909-06-19
WHAT IS GOOD LIVING?

What constitutes a good living de- bends upon reasonable wants, and these. in turn, vary with circum- stances. The mental attitude of the community. as well as that of the in. dvidual has it's influence in determin- ing what a man or family shall need in order to live comfortably, and, if the word may be used. respectfully. Dur ing the summer months hundreds of families lived out in the mountains in tents or in shacl<s. cooking their meals by camp fires and wearing old clothes. Many a letter to the folks at home de- scribed the situation as very comforr- able But similar habitations and sim liar clothing would be unbearable when the outing parties have returned to tEe city Halfb baked bread. a kettle of beans, some bacon and cup of coffee make most enjoyable meal out in the forest. but such provisions would De pretty conclusive evidence of hard times in the city.
 These comparisons apply as well ur- der other circumstances as those incl dent to summer outing. To live de- gently in the city the average family must have a home of six to eight rooms. with all modern conveniences, Expensive clothing must be purchase ,, Ct ha a,.Jo if hp- comes a little worn or out of style. Custom forbids the city family to prac tice many little economies that would detract nothing from the enjoyment "f life But if this same family moves to a farm a much smaller house will suf flee, and the conveniences need not he ture serves satisfactorily a $2 suit of overalls and jumper make good apparel for any male member of the family, and dresses for the other side of the house need not be expensive nor need they be discarded every time the styles vary. There are no water, gas ol CitStiit iSIt to pay Aho'e '' the eatables are produced on the ranch and many of those purchased in town are paid for 'in trade" The family lives on one-half or even one-third of the money required in the city, and not only enjoys life as much as before, hut stands as well in the estimation of old mil dc md hn nj stances and surroundings have dimin- ished wants and set a new standard of living without in any way diminishing the power of enjoyment.
 The city laborer. accustomed to wages of $2 day and up, cannot inn agine how a family can live in the innumerable things furnished" As a matter of fact, the farm laborer. as a rule. lives better than his city cousin. enjoys better health, and saves more money. The Homeseekers' Association of Chicago has had considerable eX perience in sending city families to the country, anu IL lS tiic dlIllOSt idDic rule that the family thus sent out finds its condition improved, and has no de- sire to return to town.
 Life on a farm is not one of idleness, nor yet of unremitting hard labor. In fact, farm work is not, on the average, more laborious than work in the ely. for modern farm machinery has made muscle less essential. The farm worker goes to bed instead of to the theater or the grog shop in the evening. and lis dreams are as enjoyable as moving pie ture shows, and his nightmares less terrifying than the imaginary reptiles produced by bad w,hisky.-Ex.
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Nome weekly Nugget., 1909-06-19

About II o'clock this morning word was received from the steamer Senator by Mir. w. H. Bush, her agent. Hat she was clear of the ice and would ar- rive in this port about o'clock. Fog delayed her a little. but her passengers were landed shortly after o'clock. Those arriving reported most enjoyable trip. be only untoward incident being the encountering of the ice, which was matter Tot to be avoided by human skill. Captain Han nah and his officers did everything that could be done for the comfort and safety of the ship and passengers, and she arrived without a scratch. The following is the passenger list;
 Clay Allen,
 Gerald O'Shea.
 J. Palebiskey,
 Mrs. Gus Peterson.
 Frank Connolly,
 J. A. Bustrude,
 C. c. Suter,
 Ed Lyons,
 H. Bratnober,
 Stanley Daniels,
 George R. Williams,
 J. P. Pearson,
 F. w. Rodney.
 Thomas Donohue,
 Felix Brown,
 Mrs. Felix Brown,
 J. P. Stone,
 John A. Webb,
 Sidney l.. Carter
 Otto Halla.
Nome weekly Nugget., 1909-06-19
REPORT OF WEEKLY
 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The regular weekly meeting of he City Council was called to order by Mayor Cochran last evening at the City Hall
 All members were present except Councilman Kelly.
 The first business to come before the meeting was a report from the
 Nome School Board.
 The attention of the Council was called to the congested condition of the High School at present, and a re- quest was made that the Council should fit up room in the present City Hall building for the use of the High School at the next term.
 In another communication, the Boa d reported that they would be prepared to present the Council with full and complete statement of all financial transactions from July 14 1908. until the present time.
 Burial of Natives.
 Wentworth Bros.. the undertakers, reported that Carl Took, the Govern ment teacher, who at the last meeting of the Council said that the Govern ment was prepared to take care of tEe burial of natives, had gone outside, leaving no provision for this matter, but that they were prepared to take care of it now as they had done in the past.
 The City Attorney was instructed to take the matter up with MT. Evans, who is in charge of the Government educational bureau in the absence of MT. Zook, and to make some mutually satisfactory arrangement between all
Nome weekly Nugget., 1909-06-19
THE LABOR SITUATION.

To those of us who have wintered in this camp, no proof is needed that the labor market has at no time been undersupplied.
 In all lines. from those plentifully supplied by Nature with muscle to those who earn their living more by what brain power they possess, no one in need of help had far to go. And
Nome weekly Nugget., 1909-06-19

A detective force that was able to SO completely stamp out the Molly Maguires'' of Pennsylvania ought to be capable of successfully dealing with the "Black Hand" conspirators who have imported their Italian brigandage methods into this country.
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THE BLACK HAND.

The news that the secret service men think they have captured the leaders of the Black Hand gang will be re- cefved with peans of joy by thousands of men. women and children in New York and the other large Eastern cities.
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arties in interest.
 School Board Finances.

parties in interest.
 School Board Finances. The Chairman of the Finance Com mittee was instructed to confer With the directors of the School Board with a view to arranging for the financing of the schools for the coming year. Second Hand Articles Registration. The City Attorney reported that on July 22, 1901, an ordinance was passed providing for the registration of all goods sold to second-han dealers. On motion, the matter was referred to the Law and Ordinance Committee, who were instructed to investigate existing conditions and if necessary draft an ordinance which would enable the matter to be properly looked after.
 Auditing of City Books.
 The Chairman of the Finance Com mittee reported that $1OO per year had been appropriated formerly for the auditing of the city's books. and rec commended that $2OO be allowed for the auditing and examination of them for the two years just past. On motion of Councilman Oliver, Elmer D. Reed was appointed to make the necessary report, and his compen- sation was fixed at this amount
 Messenger Service in Restricted Dis trict.
 The report of the Law and Ordinance and Police Committees as to what should be done to regulate the business of messenger and telephone companies in the restricted district was laid over until the next regular meeting of the Council
Nome weekly Nugget., 1909-06-19
NOME, ALASKA, JUNE 19, 1909.

It is now said that the Nevada Judge refused Mrs. Sothern her divorce be- cause she did not enclose postage for a reply.
Nome weekly Nugget., 1909-06-19

'.I find a great many more crimes traeeabe to gambling and betting than to drinking" said the recorder of tte old Bailey, London.
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SENAT0R ARRIVES WITH
 GOOD PASSENGER LIST

Mrs. Otto Halla. Bertha Stone. s. l.. Gedney. Miss J. D. Tyler, A. w. Corbus, Mrs. A. w. Corbus. Miss F.. Hartman. John Mccall, Marcus Mayer, George Barbour, Jr., Herman H. Doscher, Ed D. Webb, John Moberg. George l.. Lake. T. V. Clemens, Charles JonsOn, F. w. Varney, s. J. Jasper, Willie Bourden, M. F.. Imhoff, H. P. Salisbury, s. Ekstrom, A. Morrison, J. F. Matthews. Samuel Kean, J. T. Roaf. F. J. Henry. F. P. Paris, G. A. Paris, w. Blake. August Nelson, F. l.. Michor. James Turner. John Taylor, Kenneth l.. Bowen, William Hartman, Charles w. Christensen.
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Ludwig Ostren, Charles Nussler, A. Ketcham, Gust Peterson, c. D. Jett, S. c. Scott, James A. Blackstone, Lee l.. Scott, G. R. Beedy, Ben Kayler. Ben Lauren, Severia Lauren, w. H. Waller, A. l.. Pelly, T. w. Brown, Ernst Nussler, w. Eberling, Mrs. w. Eberling, Miss Louise Ladeau, J. J. Sheehan, J. Rengstorff, II. E. EDefllnS, P. D. Winter, Mrs. Sarah Robbins. F. K. Avell, Carl EriksOn, Jack Davidson, James Ellison, A. H. McCaully, George Ashberg, Dr. l.. w. Fromm, Mrs. l.. w. FrOmm, A. H. Klink, J. Fisch, Earl Whiting, A. J. Coudee. And 10S steerage passengers.
Suwannee Democrat. (Live Oak, Fla.) 1897-current, 1909-02-12
A Brilliant Reception.

The reception given by Col and Mrs.
Cary A. Hardee on Wednesday evening,
February 9Th, was a brilliant eulmina-
ton to the many pretty entertainments
given by the Priscilla Circle, and was
characterized by the charm that marks
all parties given by the gracious hostess.
The house was prettily decorated
with bowls and vases Of roses and car
nations on mantels, cabinets in all
rooms, combined with palms and ferns
effectively grouped.
Mrs. Hardee received her guests in a
charming gown of blue messaline silk
with real lace trimmings. Miss Ran
dali, sister Of the hostess, wore gown
of old rose cloth, embroidered in gold
made directorie, and presided at the
punch bowl most gracefully. Mrs.
Hinely another sister of the hostess
wore an exquisite gown Of ecre lace
over tsffeta.
After a very exciting contest delic-
ious luncheon was served in two courses.
The handsome gowns worn by the Ia
dies present added much to the beauty
of the occasion. The guests included
Mr.. and Mrs. R. P. Hopkins, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Carter, Mr.. and Mrs. S.
B. Conner, Mr.. and MrA 0. 0. Viii
Hams, Mr.. and Geo. P. Butler, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Turbyville, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. L. Tedder, Mr.. and Mrs William
H. Lyle, Mr.. and Mrs. D. G. Bardin,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. HiIlman, Mrs.
Armstrong Mrs Blackburn, Mrs. Airth,
Mrs. Harris, Mrs. White, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hinely, Miss Randall, Messrs. Black
burn, Truman, Bardin and Harrison.