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NEWS NOTES I
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The steamship Senator reported her
position at one a. m. this morning as
10-5 miles from Nome.
A telegram at the city telegraph of
_ lie,, addressed to Harold McKenzie
Wyokoff awaits n claimant as the ad
dressee cannot lie located.
Andy Anderson states that (lie work
of placing the big dredge In shape to
commence the turning over of the Cen
ter creek gravel is progressing nicely
ami everything Is rapidly being placed
in position. The exact time of comple
tion cannot be definitely stated at pres
ent, but the big machine will be dig
ging within a short time.
The Silver Wave is due to arrive
from St. Michael some time this even
ing having left that point this morning.
At the request of the defendants At
torney George Grigsby, the case of the
United States vs. John Rogers was
postponed until Friday afternoon.
The Flyer arrived from Solomon this
morning bringing Joe Vint and two
other passengers from down oeasi’
points. The vessel will not return until
tomorrow morning at 10 a. m.
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While there is still a heavy swell
rolling in along the water front today,
arrivals from Solomon state that the
sea in smooth as glass beyond Cape
Nome.
The Flyer had some difficulty in land
ing today through being caught hy the
heavy surf and turned broadside to the
land. The vessel was saved from her
predicament hy the use of anchors and
lines and was soon anchored off shore.
A report from down the coast says
that Jafet Lindeberg has taken an ac
tive interest in the new strike on the
Ivoyuk and in addition to purchasing a
half interest in one claim is also said
to have taken an option on other prop
erty in that locality.
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A recent number of the Camera con
tains a handsome photo engraving of
Governor Strong and also one of Rish
op Rowe. Several other Alaska nota
bles are also shown, among the many
excellent views.
The case of Sturtevant vs. Chagnon
is occupying the attention of the dis
trict court today. The regular panel
of jurymen was early exhausted in the
work, of selecting a trial jury and a
special ventre was callwl for two this
afternoon.
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The steamer Ln Touche arrived from
St. Michael shortly before noon today
and will leave for the outside about six
this evening. The vessel will carry the
mail which is announced to close at
five this evening except the registered
which will close at 4:30. The Candle
mail will also close this evening at r>:30.
Rate arrivals from the Kougarok state
that mining is well under way and
many of the operators are taking out
the auriferous. Wells brothers are
hydraulieking at the mouth of Arizona
and there are a eonsiderable number of
outfits at work on the upper Kougarok.
It is reported that Nutter has closed
down on Mecklin creek for unknown
reasons. Two outfits working on Dahl
and several on Coffee creeks. The Kel
liher dredge was about ready to run
some days ago and is probably now In
operation.
Tonight Dickon's immortal tale. "The
Cricket on the Hearth” in two parts
heads the bill at the Dream theater,
Vivian Rich as “Dot” is extremely clev
er. Sydney Ayres Is the star of this
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beautiful drama. The comedy part will
be furnished by Fatty Arbuekle In "H® i
Would a Hunting Go.” Besides these
a military drama “The Paymaster" will
be show n. Heralds are now being dis
tributed for the world famous Mary
Plckford drama. "The Bishop's Car
riage" advertised for Wednesday and
Thursday at the Dream.
A paragraph in the Seward Gateway
states that Gus Seiffert, formerly of
Nome, is located In the Hope section
and states that he 13 doing well on what
is known as Resurrection creek, having
had a satisfactory cleanup some short
lime ago. Mr. Seiffert is also reported
to be Interested in n good looking
piatrz property called the Ducky Bear
at the head of the same creek and has a
number of men working on it. The
same article also mentions Charles E.
Herron ns having a hydraulic plant on
Bear creek in the same section. Herron
Is also said to be interested in a store
it Hope together with other parties.
The Da Touche is discharging cargo'
for Nome at present, but expects to I
finish early.
Joseph Gay, who was arrested on the
charge of hootch peddling last week
waived examination at the preliminary
hearing Saturday and was held over to
the grand Jury. Bonds were fixed at
five hundred dollars.
Captain Cochran of the Bear reports
that he saw a vessel closely resembling
the belated schooner Challenge in the
vicinity of Sledge island during the
height of the recent storm, but could
not tell the identity with any degree of
certainty owing to the heavy fog pre
vailing at the time. The Bear was
headed for the schooner but the fog
soon hid her from view and she was
not seen again.
The Bear will leave for Point Bar
row and way points about five thirty
this evening. Dr. and Mrs. Spence.
Walter Shields of the bureau of edu
cation and Bishop Rowe will be pas
sengers on the northern voyage. The
vessel will touch at all government
stations en route.
According to the statements of min
ers arriving from the nearby creeks,
the heavy rains have resulted in con
siderable damage and many of the op
erators have been seriously Injured
hrough having their work set back a
went deal through the washing out of
drains, etc. Generally speaking the
downpour has been of great benefit,
however, and there is now a plenlw of
water for all needs. Tn addition a con
siderable number of men who have
found employment thus reducing the
great number of the Jobless who have
been vainly seeking work since the ar
rival of the boats. The condition of
many of these men is deplorable and
It is said that numbers are without
food and funds. Nearly all are on the
ragged edge and it is to be hoped that
a continuance of the rains will n»sist
in their relief through enabling them
tn obtain much needed employment.
The annual meeting of the New Era
Mining Company was held Saturday
evening at the residence of Gus Dynell,
the vice-president of the company, and
business of considerable importance
was transacted including the election
of officers for the ensuing term and the
passing of a motion to issue a sufficient
amount of the treasury stock to meet
the present indebtedness and expenses
and algo to provide funds for securing
a patent on the properties of the com
pany and in that manner get awavn
from the heavy expense of the annual
assessment work. The meeting also
authorized the appointment of an agent
i > sell the stock appropriated for those
purposes. Several of the members pre
sent made excellent suggestions as to
the business of the company and the
necessity of procuring a diamond drill
for future prospecting was urged. The
meeting also received reports as to
tests of the ore and examinations of
the shafts and tunnels on the property
and everything was declared to be In
good shape and the results obtained
from sampling excellent. According to
the report of the secretory the best of
good feeling prevailed and all weretin
uilmous in giving expression to the be
lief that the New Era will soon be go
ng forward. A number of the members
offered to do the annual assessment
work and take the stock of the com
pany in payment, thus betraying a more
than ordinary confidence in the value
of the property. The board of directors
made a report ns to a proposition which
has been submitted and the action of
1 the hoard was ratified by the stock -
| adders. The following were elected to
fill the several offices. G. J. I.omen,
Gus r.ynell, A. J. Mueller, W. J. Rowe
and Geo. Prosser. The board of di
rectors will hold a meeting Wednesday
night.
Those who attend the musicale and;
dance to be given by Midnight Rebakah
Lodge. Saturday, July 31, will enjoy a
’•are musical treat. Several visitors to
Nome are to take part, and a delight
ful program is assured.
WILSON PLANS TO BUILD
ARMY OF HALF MILLION
V P. A. Service.
WASHINGTON, July 26,—What lias
been announced as a sane, practical
urogram of national defense will see
its commencement when the president
shall return from Cornish, according to
a White House announcement. Pend
ng the president’s return he will be
engaged in completing the general
draft of the plan which will be sub
sequently taken up with Daniels and
Garrison for final completion. In the
meantime both army and navy officials
are busy collecting information upon
which the new military policy will he
founded. The general outline of the
•dan embraces the gradual building up
of an effective fighting force of at least
five hundred thousand men including
both regulars and militia within the
territory of the TTntted States and also
♦lie addition of such measures of de
fense necessary in other lines. It is
stated that the president will proceed
along entirely’ new lines and the new
military development may result in an
• ntire reorganization of the present
army.
WASHINGTON, July 25.—That Pre
sident Wilson is becoming awakened to
the necessity of placing the country in
a state of efficiency in the matter of na
tional defenses, is indicated by the ex
ecutive order issued yesterday to the
heads of the war and navy departments
calling for reports from their depart
ments as to the present condition of the
national defenses. The officials are also
asked to state their views ns to the
needs in that direction.
INVESTIGATION OF EASTLAND
SINKING STARTS
A. P. A. Service.
CHICAGO, July 26.—Both the state
and federal authorities commenced In
vestigations of the Eastland disaster
this morning and will endeavor to fix
the responsibility for the disastrous
overturning of that vessel Saturday
nornlng.
Classified Ads.
All Classified Ads Must be Paid for
in Advance.
REAL ESTATE.
THE ART OF SBliLINO FOR CASH,
this little brochure explains fully
how we can sell your real estate or
business for cash, no matter where lo
cated. W«- mean it. Write today de
scribing what you have to sell, buy
or exchange, and receive this booklet
free. B. F. BOOS CO„ 403 W. Wel
nut St.. Des Moines, Iowa.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
TRUE ECONOMY IS ALWAYS
FIRST IN MIND. THEREFORE WE
ARE GOING TO GIVE YOU AN OP
PORTUNITY TO EXERCISE IT BY
OFFERING A SPECIAL FEATURE
THE VERY BEST POTATOES IN
THE MARKET AT $3.50 PER CRATE
OF 100 LBS. WHILE THEY LAST.
GET BUSY NOW AND DON’T BE
DISAPPOINTED IN COMING IN
WHEN THE STOCK IS EXHAUST
ED. REMEMBER ALSO THESE PO
TATOES ARE GUARANTEED WITH
THE SAME GILT EDGE GUARAN
TEE THAT GOES ON EVERY THING
TO BE HAD IN
G. P. GOGGIN
The Quality Store.
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Messrs. Sundquist and Englund.
Accordion Soloists ;!
Will Perform Tuesday, Thurs- %
day and Saturday Evenings at %
dbe Blocks jj
Opposite Nugget Office
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TONIGHT
Dicken'8 Immortal Tale.
CRICKET ON THE HEARTH.
Featuring Sydney Ayree and |
Vivian Rich
2—Parte—2. |
Roaring Drama.
HE WOULD A HUNTING GO.
Drama
THE PAYMASTER.
MRS. LA CLERQ, Pianiet.
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WE WILL DO THAT IN QUALITY, PRICE AMD SERVICE, GIVE US <tf
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J PHONE, Main 86 211 FRONT ST.
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Large assortment of latest Victor
Records and Victrolas received on
steamer La Teuehe. Lemon Bros.
Cheapest in the long run—Nome
Garage.
NOTICE.
Mrs. Lee’s dining room is now open
for business opposite Holt's. Mrs. Lee,
properitor, formerly of Hoffman House.
FOR BARGAINS.
See children’s Dresses at 50c to $1,
House Dresses from $1.00 up. Just a
few Ladies Tailored Suits ftfdng at
cost.
Great reduction in Hats.
D. M. C. Thread and Stamped Goods.
MRS. J. WANGER,
Second Avenue Opp. Court House
"emporium j
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO CALL AND SEE OUR BRAND $
NEW UP-TO-THE-MINUTE LINE OF
LADIES AND GENTS FURNISHINGS
OUR STOCK SELECTED BY ONE WHO KNOWS FROM
MANY YEARS EXPERIENCE THE INDIVIDUAL REQUIRE
MENTS OF THE NOME PUBLIC.
NEW STORE OPPOSITE INDUSTRIAL WORKER OFFICE.
JAKE KRISTAN, PROPRIETOR.
WE COULDN’T "A-FORO” I NEW ONE S
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♦ No One Hakes us presents, Any way it May £
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Help Reduce Expenses
ii £
$ * 4
Meat Boat Thomson arrived again +
I; Fresh Reindeer Fresh Reindeer Fawn f
PACIFIC COLD STORAGE CO. \
~ CLASSY FOOTWEAR
RIGHT PRICES
We have recently received aver 200 cases (about 10
.it.' ii.'
tens) of the best Fcutwear that could be procured in tlie
piasteru nearleets. Our lines comprise everything neces
sary fer Men, Women wed Childred.
UP-TO-DATE SHOE HOSPITAL IN CONNECTION
P. A. PETERSON SHOE CO.
FRED W. PETERSON, Manager
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JUST RECEIVED
A FULL SUPPLY OF FINE FRESH BEEF, MUTTON, PORK,
VEAL AND POULTRY, PICS FEET, SPARE RIBS, HALIBUT AND
BLACK CCD. A FEW CASES OF FINE RANCH EGGS AND BUT
TER.
Independent Meat Market
W. H. WEBB. PROPRIETOR
TELEPHONE MAIN 15.
THE NONPAREIL
SUCCES80R8 TO M. D. SAMUELS.
RUGS) MS! IB
All
All Colors
All Qualities
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AT LOWEST PRICES
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