THE NOME DAILY NUGGET
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VOLUME XVI- NO. 29. ELEPHONB MAIN 49. NOME, ALASKA, FRIDAY, JARY 7, 1916- TELEPHONE MAIN «, PRI„E ZB CENTS
A. P. A. Service.
FAIRBANKS, Jan. 6.- — Superintend
ent Zlpf of the White l’ass Company
has announced u raise of one dollar
per ton on antimony shipments to the
states via the vessels of that company
thereby causing considerable ill-feel
ing among the owners of antimony
properties In this section who feel that
the company Is attempting to force a !
little extra money out of the new In- j
dustry.
The prevailing price for thousand
ton shipments to San Francisco Is Ml.
The antimony boom last summer has
resulted In a 'Onslderable Increase of
activity In this branch of the mining
Industry and a considerable number of
antimony owners are preparing to
commence shipments on the opening of
navigation.
Mail the Nugget te yeur friends and
"elp advertise Neme.
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SOLOMON DERBY TO
BE CLASSY EVENT
The Solomon Derby la now the next
attraction of the Nome Kennel Club
and It certainly promises to be some
contest. Judging from the probable
entries, who are burning up the trail
on their trial spins, the race will be
some classy event.
Leonard Seppaa has a good looking
bunch of Siberians. He drives them
constantly and Is well pleased with
their showing.
Percy Blatchford's team are as hard
us nails. They have been on the trail
all winter making long trips. Several
new dogs have been tried out by Percy
with good results.
Harry Riley's string of miniature
staghounds are too well known to bo
commented on; however the Riley
manse Is large enough to be adorned1
by several more cups and Harry Is
right out after them.
Kay Delesene—well—look out for
Kay, he has something up his sleeve In
the dog Una
Billy Webb has a strong team which
must be seriously considered especial
ly if there is a heavy trail.
I.ast but not least comes the Ken
tucky strain of Russ Downings.
Russ Is out for the Alaska Sweep
stakes, the Solomon Derby, the Moose,
Boschen and any other old race, chal
lenge or otherwise that may be sprung.
Surely with this great array of dogs
and their well tried drivers the people
of Nome are assured of big things
from their Kennel Club.
CURLEY LOVELL
LOSES HIS ROOF
The roof of Deputy Marshal Lovell's
office at Council is reported to have
vanished during the big storm early In
the week impelled by the furious blasts
of the storm king. It Is said that noth
ing can be found of it anywhere so
perhaps It has betaken itself to the
Koyukuk or has pointed Mohomet's
coffin and hangs suspended betwixt
heaven and earth. Curley was no
at home when the trouble happened,
having betaken himself to the Dime
creek section some time ago.
Order your calling oards for the New
Year at the Nugget office.
FRED AYER AND
WIFE RETURNING
Telephone reports from Council to
day state that Mr. and Mr*. Fred
Ayer arrived there last night on their
return journey from Candle whither
they have been during the holidays.
The couple are reported to have been
caught In the big blow en route but
took shelter In the cabin on First
Chance. The trip was otherwise de
void of special event.
NOTICE.
Sand la your subscription for tbs
Mining and Dredging Kdltlon; Ids psr
opr. 11.00 per dosew.
I
Closing Out
REALIZING THAT WE ARS HANDLING TOO MANY BRANDS
OF MILK WE HAVE COME TO THE CONCLUSION TO CL08E
| OUT SOME OF THEM. FOR THI8 TIME WE WILL OFFER TO
ANYBODY UNTIL THE 8TOCX IS EXHAUSTED AT THE FOL
LOWING PRICE8:
Marigold Milk
Per Case * $3.50
Per Dozen - 1.00
3 Cans for - .25
Polet’s Stores
WB ROA8T COFFEE DAILY AND FJIE8H ROASTED PEANUTS*
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NEWS NOTES
Harry Bloomfield pulled out for the
wut coast yesterday on a freighting
trip.
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Mr. and Mrs. Bittner of Council City,
taking advantge of the break In the
i weather, departed for their home tn
the Inland city this morning.
The Catholic Library Club held a
social at Moose hall last night. A
large crowd was In attendance and a
very enjoyable ever lng was passed In
dancing. Refreshments were served
and everybody had a good time.
Bud Lehmann and Charlie Brown
were among those caught out In the
big storm and only arrived home yes
terday. The boys were out on Sun
set during the blow and were In no
danger.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Mueller will hold
their sliver wedding reception In A. B.
hall this evenlg from eight o'clock on
ward. Nearly four hundred Invitations
have been Issued to friends of the
pioneer couple.
John Hallos and Aleck Katltnoff, the
two Russians charged with breaking
Into the home of Mrs. Olson were
found guilty In the commissioner's
court this afternoon. They will be
sentenced tomorrow
kiddle Parker took a run out to Dex
ter today on business bent. It Is also
reported that Clyde Hager has be
come Interested In the Dexter section
and lias been out there for the past
several days looking things over.
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About half of the miners from Dexter
creek and vicinity are in town today
after supplies. Several report that
the grub and fuel supplies In that sec
tion were pretty well run down when
the big blow commenced—hence the:
rush to stock up.
Mall Carrier Fred Larson reports
that Mr. Carl Lydes and the Misses,
Stlpek and Oehrmann arrived safely in |
Teller before the commencement of
the big blow, which announcement will
doubtless relieve the anxiety of their
many friends in this city.
Qua Boltz Is reported to be almost
recovered from his recent fall and will
probably be around again In a few
days. The rib which was fractured
when Qus's equilibrium was disturbed
Is reported by his physician, Dr. Muf
ard, to be coming along nicely.
Among the arrivals from Dexter
creek visible on the streets today are
Albert Rlchert, Barney Coggins, Jack
Orheum, Albert Murray, Storm, A1
Jorgensen, Henry Holtzerland Love
way, Hy Taylor, Harry Jones Bogan,
Carpenter and a number of others.
Andy Anderson was In the city yes
terday and reports that the backing
up of the water In Snake river during
the big blow kept him busy cutting
his dredge loose from the grip of the
Ice. The big machine was saved from
damage however, by quick action and
Is now In complete safety.
The small boys of t{ie city held a
battle on the Ice In front of town this
morning furnishing much amusement
to those who witnessed the miniature
fray. Forts were erected, skirmish
lines were formed and the fun was
fast and furious for a time. Then
wer no casualties so far as reported.
Fred Larson the Teller mall carrier,
arrived last night and reports a hard
trip down the coast owing to the gen
eral wrecking of the trails by the big
storm. Larson states that the storm
raised havoc In the Port Clarence town
and two of the largest buildings, used
as warehouses, were almost blown to
pieces. Many cabins also suffered
considerable damage. Larson declared
the trail In frightful shape for travel
and Is plied with great heap of lc»
forced up by the late blow which
makes It almost Impassable for miles.
Efforts will be made to haul the
calason tower, destroyed by tbe Ice'
last week, to shore as soon as tha Ice
and weather conditions permit W. J.
Rowe has the contract for pulling tn
the giant structure. The Alaska Light*
erage Company has as yet made no
survey of the big block of oement which
formed the base of the tower and no
nlans have been formed as to its
future employment It Is stated that
the block has moved a considerable
distance but this will not prevent It
being used for the same purpose tn Its
present location providing that It has
not been damaged.
The city telegraph office announced
yesterday afternoon that the Dominion
line went up again at 4:15. Mo mes
sages came through, however, during
the evening or night. Mr. Oranthan,
the operator In charge of the city sta
tion la optimistic that the delay. In so
far as the land lines are concerned will
not be great but aa to tbe cable—well
that’a a different matter aa neither
I prophet nor sage could guesa when that
antiquated contraption will resume
business. Were It not for tbe desperate
ALEC M’lNTOSH HAS
NARROW ESCAPE FROM
DEATH AT CANDLE
COUNCIL., Jau. 7.—Telephone re-,
ports ar.\ .mg here from Candle tell of
a marvelous escape from death In the
great blizzard which blew across the
peninsula Tuesday. The hero of the
story Is the well known Candleite, Alec
McIntosh who is working with his
partner, Duncan McDonald, some miles
up the Keewalik river. The morning1
of the big blow tile men went out to I
work as usual at seven o'clock, McDon
ald went down the shaft while his
partner remained above to look alter
.he boiler.
The former worked for some time
but heard nothing from McIntosh, but, I
thinking nothing was wrong, made no |
effort to learn the reason for his con
tinued absence. McDonald continued
his labors until the noon hour and then
went aloft. A search of the boiler1
house failed to reveal any sign of the
missing partner and he then went 10
the cabin only to find that the door
was ojftn and the Interior full of
snow. Realizing that something was
wrong McDonald commenced a hurried
search of other cabins in the vicinity
but could find no trace of his missing
partner. Others Joined lhe search and
the entire neighborhood was gone over
as carefully as was possible in the
face of the storm, but the searchers
were still unrewarded when the shades
of night shrouded the land in dark
ness.
Search Continued by Lanl«rn Light.
Although the party hud about given
up all hope ul hnding the missing
man in the storm uuu darkness lan
terns were produred and the search was
continued for several hours without
success The wind continued to howl
making every loot of progress still
more diihouii hut the searchers per
sisted until eight or nine o'clock at
night, but still no sign uf the missing
miner. At length several of the party1
decided to go up the river. They plod
ded on for some time in the midst of
tlie whirling snow but found nothing.
Find McIntosh Wandering Hoceles’ly.
Still undiscouraged, the men con 1
,:imed li ruler 14 onward, lighting
ili>ir way through tlie darkness and the
snow drifts cumbering their path and
were at last rcj. iced to See a snow
mooted bciiw .sumble at of tile'
darkness,about ten o’clock, which prov-j
od to be McIntosh. The missing man |
was hopelessly lost and had no idea as
to whether he was going either up or!
down stream.
Was Ba^ly Frozen.
lie was at once taken In hand and'
hurried to the nearest cabin where It1
was found that I ■* was badly frozen1
about the hands and feet and had also1
suffered frost bites on other portions
of his body. He was made as com
I unable as possible and restoratives
applied until such time as he could
be given medical attention.
Lost Since Early Morning.
According to the story told to hla
rescuers, Alclntosh became lost soon
after his partner, AIcDonaid, had de
scended the shaft. After employing
himself for a few mlntuea following
his partner's leaving him, he went to
the boiler house to fix the Are, but
was struck by a violent gust of wind
which threw him down. He stated
that he was rolled for some distance
by the blast and on regaining his feet
could see no sign of either the house
uf the windlass.
Wanders Fifteen Hours.
He then started out to And his way
back, thinking that he could easily
locate himself. He jjuoh found himself
1".st, however, and continued to wander
on until found by his rescuers. During
all of his fifteen hours of wandering
he had been unable to And shelter of
any character and was In blind des
peration and all but exhausted when
located by the rescue party. The latest
reports state that he has been taken
to the hospital at Candle but so far
nothing has been learned as to the
extent of his Injuries.
Calling Cards at the Nugget Office.
NEW
L D i TOLOVANA
A. P. A. Service.
FAIRBANKS. Jan. 6.—That a new
and apparently rich paystrenk has been
discovered on Moose creek In the Tolo
vana Is the report brought to this clt,
by Tom McKlnno. n prominent Idltarod
and Ruby mining man who has been 1
over to the new diggings on a tour of|
inspection.
McKinon says that he full extent of
the now pay had not been determined
up to the time he left hut that there
need of its services wo might wish
that tho day of its rehabilitation might
never come.
Tonight the Dream presents a two
reel K. B. feature, a grnnd military
photoplay that's alive with furious ac
tion and thrilling adventure, also a
splendid little problem piay entitled,
“Miss Raffles” with a good sure fire
comedy to close the entertainment
called the Deceiver. Sunday night Joy
night, Mabel Normand In "The Sleuth
of the Floral Parade.”
owing to some question of law in
volved In the gambling cases the mat
ter has been laid over until later pond
ing a decision of the district attorney
as to the nature of the charge under
which the defendants will bo heard. In
the meantime both sides are framing
up for a slego and it is possible that
a hard fought legal battle may ultl
mately develop.
From all obtainable Information it
appears that something like a ton of
mall had arrived here by the end of;
the first week In January one year ago
So far as can be ascertained only
about five or six hundred pounds have
reached us In this year of grace and!
we wonder why. Isn’t it about time,
that tho chamber of commerce com-|
menced activities to find out If possi
ble why this should be? The post
office department Insists that we have
a “reasonable” mail service. Does
this look like it?
Tnlght at the Eagle hall mm mg pic
turo show the ninth episode of the
“Lucille Love serial" will be shown
this series is full of action and keeps
one Intensely interested from start to
finish. Two cracker Jacks comedies,
"Private Box No. 23" and a joker-Unl
versal entiled “The Tramp Dentlst.s"
are also on the program making this
one of the best bills presented this
winter. On next Monday night the first
five esipodes of theg reat “Lucille Love
serial" will he repeated.
Axel Bard came in from Moss gulch
yesterday and reports that the big
blow raised the dickens out In that
section. One of Billy Wobb’s cabins
which stands on a point opposite the
mouth of the gulch was completely de
stroyed by the gale and practically
nothing remains but the flooring and
that has been moved a hundred or
more feet from Its oroginal location.
Bard reports that everything has been
tied up this month and he has been
are many Indications that It will prove)
extensive.
The strike was made on ground I
which has received but slight pros
pecting hertofore although the creek
Is a tributary of the famous Mike Hess
creek. .McKinnon, is himself Interested
in the Tolovnna section and states
that In his opinion tile new camp wilt
prove to be a big producer. He re
ports that there Is considerable acti
vity and nearly everyone Is busy._e
unable to accomplish anything during
the present week. pick McCool ami!
partner, Sharkey arc reported to On,
prospecting between I.aredo and Irene
creeks.
The bowling tournament goes mer- j
rily on and tne teams uie now com-!
mencing to show up at their real value.
At the present time the strikers seem
to have a considerable edge on their
opponents and have acquired a good
lead which they gave every indication of
being able to hold until the end. This
showing is very remarkble when It Is;
considered that the aggregation was
considered the yveakest of all the teams
enterd at the start. The boys have
played strong and steady games
throughout the series and are now
picked by the yvlso ones as the likeliest
bunch of all. The last game played
between the Would He's and the Willj
Be's was the slowest that has been)
pulled off so far, both teams falling
down hard, The Would Be’s won by a
score of 2,232 to 2,205 for their oppon
ents. This is more than a hundred
pins behind the usual average of both
teams and indicates a tendency to
staleness that should bo corrected.
Petit of Fort Davis yvon the high score
of the evening by rolling 212. The
next game will be played tonight be
tween the Strikers and the Misfits.
Ca'I or ring Main 46 when you have
* oh printing to be done. The Nugget
has the most complete stock for al!
u-casionj.
STEIGEUER TIED
UP HI TIMBER
Council reports that Wm. Stelgel
mler has had the time of his life try
ing to reach Solomon from Council
City and after a week of hard work
has succeeded in getting no farther
than Timber where he was still tied
up at noon today.
Stick took over a load of meats
and other cheer for the Councilltea
shortly before Christmas and after
spending a short time in the Inland
metropolis started out for homo. Diffi
culties were encountered almost at
once and aftor struggling through the
heavy snow he was at length compall
A large number of outfits are pros
pecting anti several are taking out pay.
Harry Patterson and a number of
others ure mentioned all of w hom are
engaged In taking out winter dumps,
several of which are reported to con
tain exceptionally good values. Mc
Kinnon states that the output of the
camp Is certain to be upwards of two
hundred thousand dollars for the pree
nt season. _
ed to abandon his sleds and drlva his
stock into Timber. Since that time he
has been unable to get started agam
owing to the almost continuous storms.
At last accounts he was hauling hay
with clog teams from Council to keep
his stock alive unttl they can make
their getaway.
ATTENTION M008E.
All members L. O. O. M. are re
quested to attend meeting Sunday,
January 9. Social and refreshments
w ill follow business of Importance.
ALFRED LUMEN, Dictator
The following table shows the av
erage temperature for each day for the
the following years:
1916. 1916
January 1 . 1
January 2 . 1 26
January S .—6 1*
January 4.—10 —17
January 5. .... —8 —2#
January 6 —21 0
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COMING EVENTS
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U. s. MAIL MOVEMENTS
Mail for Kougarok and Teller leave*
the first anil fifteenth of each month.
Mall for other sections of Seward
peninsula and the outside close# Mon
days and Friday, at 4:30, registered:
and ordinary mall, five o'clock p. m.
Malls arrlvo Thursday and Sunday
Malls leave Tuesday and Saturday
morning.
A Bald Head Only Indicates
that the scalp has been neglected. Vi e
recommend that you use
“93”
Hair Tonic
Kills the germ that causes the hair to
full out and will keep the scalp healthy,
Lomen Bros Pharmacy