LOCAL NEWS
ESKIMO FAMILY BREAKS
THKl' ICR AND DROWNS
Returning travelers from Chinik
state that there is a report current
clown the coast that an Eskimo with
his wife and children were travel
ing between St. Michael and X'nalak
le*t when the ice broke, drowning
them all. A mail carrier passing
along the coast found two dead dogs
on the ice. Upon investigation the
sled and bodies were found In the
water, the man was caught in the
tow line and the woman and child
ren were sitting In the sled. From
indications it was concluded that
the dogs broke thru the ice and the
man went ahead to give them a pull
when all w-ere precipitated into the
The weather in the St. Michael
district has been extremely cold the
last few' days and anyone getting
we;, would freeze to death unless
quickly relieved of wet clothing.
High winds and a low temperature
have delayed travelers to a great
OLD TIME MINER FOUND
PARALIZED IN CAIUN
I)eik Kleinstarink, better known
as “Steam Shovel nick.“ was found
paralyzed in his cabin at the East
End of Front Street last Monday.
Dick was in the habit of coming
down town each day and visiting
the various places of amusement
and became a familiar figure. Last
Saturday night he left the Board of
Trade at midnight and on Sunday
his absence from his usual haunts
was noticed. On MtPiday morning
friends went to his cabin and notic
ing no signs of life broke in the
door, finding Dick on the bed paraly
Mr. R. B. Julian, chairman of
the Nome Health and Relief Com
mittee, was notified and accompan
ied by Dr. Curtis Welch repaired to
the cabin and investigated. The
body was taken to the Maynard
Colnmbus hospital and medical at
tention was immediately given. At
the time of eoing to press Dick is
still alive, but Dr. Welch reports
no hope for recovery.
Dick was born in Utrecht, Holland
in 1860, and came to the United
States in 1889. In 1919 he took
out his full citizenship papers.
It is not known to many but in
his earlier years in, Hoj^nd, Dick
Sen™
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for Ladies, Men’s and
Children’s in ready
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Out of town buyers
will kindly drop us a
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will be attended to
promptly
CHEAP JOHN STORE
WHOLESALE A RETAIL
.../ronoiT nmianRRR Mcrr.
I was a floriculturalist and botinist
J Since his residence in Alaska he ha
! followed mining and received hi
j sobriquet of “Steam Shovel Dick'
1 thru the fact that during the days o
j strenuous shoveling in he made i
j record with his prowess as a shovel
| er. Dick is a member in goo<
standing in the local Pioneers o
Alaska organiation and his fr’ctid1
! will that he warts for nothing
j KKTI KNH FROM IX).\G
TRIP INTO lXTKItlOti
j Charles Brown Sr., special officei
j for the suppression of the liquoi
I traffic among the natives, has Just
j returned from an 800 mile trip intc
j the north and east part of Seward
i Peninsula. From Nome Mr. Brown
j went to Candle. Council. St. Michael
j and Unalakleet. spending 29 days
on a tour of inspection. He states
that thru nut the entire distance the
absence of illicit liquor Is pronounc
ed. The natives are well and ap
parently prosperous, no sign of dis
order or trouble was seen.
When in Unalakleet the weather
was warm and the snow had begun
to disappear. Reindeer v^ere fat
showing that their natural food,
the moss, was easily obtained. In
Candle there was little snow left.
In fact with the exception of the
Nome territory spring seemed to be
| far more advanced. Prospectors
'at Candle are getting ready to sluice
their winter dumps.
Kegarmng general ronamous
prosperity Mr. Brown states that
the various stores are doing a good
busings and the people *eem to
have plenty money for their needs.
Ptarmigan and rabbits are ap
pearing in great numbers affording
easily obtained food for both whites
and Eskimos.
At Shaktluik Mr. Brown found
that the family of Ivanoff were the
teachers and general overseers of
the natives and that their steward
ship was being exercised in a man
ner most commendable. Natives
in this village are clean, well behav
ed and prosperous, due to the ex
ample and teaching of the Ivanoff
At Klim Mr. Ost is also conduct
ing a model village, giving the best
in him towards the betterment of
conditions among the natives.
(Jnalakleet people last year raised
enough potatoes to supply their own
needs, thereby showing that agricul
tural possibilities are being neglect
ed. Agriculture has passed the ex
perimental stage in Alaska ami^snc^
cess will attend its earnest pursuit
BASKET BALL TEAMS
GIVE BANQUET
Ou Thursday evening at 6:00 in
the School Gymnasium the Basket
Bali players of the Nome Public
School gave a banquet to the two
teams, the Americans and Nationals
and seven invited guests.
The table was set in the gymnas
ium and was in the shape of a T,
the winning team, the Nationals, oc
cupying the head of the board.
After a course dinner provided
by Mrs. Rose Lescher. the toast
master, Superintendent Collins, in
troduced the various guests who re
splendid in a manner fitting the oc
casion. After the adults had com
pleted their remarks the various
members of the ball teams made
short speeches which were met with
applause and enthusiasm. At the
conclusion of the program Donald
Lyle, representing his school mates,
presented Mr. and Mrs. Collins with
a token of their respect, a beautiful
picture of a typical Alaskan scene
Walter Schroeder. captain of the
Americans was absent due to the
fact that he and his mother had left
early in the week for Dime creek.
Robert Lyle had been elected cap
tain in the place of Schroeder and
represented him at the banquet.
The personnel of the teams is as
follows: Americans—Walter Sch
roeder. Chas. Becker, Robert Lyle.
Walter Cavey and Nels Swanberg.
Nationals—A. Bahlke, A. Sayther.
E. Becker, Donald Lyle and Russell
Mayard. Substitute Curtis Crooks,
Treasurer of the teams Victor Jul
The guests present were the two
referees, James Bogan and Thorulf
Lehmann, the timekeeper, Dr.Deck
er, the scorekeeper, Miss Christie
Sayther, the representative of the
Nugget, L. E. Weith, the chaperon,
Mrs. T. Collins and Superintendent
Collins.
The financial report as read by
Victor Julian showed receipts $100,
expenditures $100, thereby clean
ing the financial slate for the sea
WE ARE AT YOUR SERVICE !
Any items of interest to the com
munity if given or telephoned to the
Nugget will he given publicity anil
Late News Flashes
DEPUTY SHERIFF KILLED BY CHIEF OF POUCE
WICHITA FALLS, Texas, May •—Jud Ballew, the most learned
deputy sheriff in the south west, was shot and killed by J. W. McCormick,
local chief of police.
IIODY OF RICHARD CHOKER LAID TO REST
DUBLIN, May 6—With members of the Irish Republican army
drawn up the body of Richard Croker was laid to rest this afternoon in
the mansoleum at Glencalrn Castle, his own grounds.
The requiem mass preceded the burial of the body. The widow
was supported by the Lord Mayor of Dublin.
PARTNER OF MORGAN OPERATED UPON FOR TUMOR
NEW YORK, May 6—Henry H. Davison. prominent financier and
partner of Morgan, was operated upon for the removal of a tumor near the
brain. Surgeons in charge report their patient as resting easy. ^
HENRY DAVISON DIES FOLLOWING OPERATION.
NEW YORK, May 6—Henry P. Davison, of Morgan and Company,
died today following an operation at his home at Peacock Point. Long
Island. Davison rallied from the operation but had a sinking spell from
which he failed to recover.
TRICE TO BE EXTENDED IN TIME PENDING DELIBERATIONS
DUBLIN, May 6—An announcement was made today that the truce
between the Free State and Republican forces will be extended, pending
deliberations of a committee named to’negotiate peace terms.
INFORMATION FILED AGAINST EDITOR DAY
DURANGO. Colo, May 6—Information charging Rob. S. Day,
editor of the Durango Democrat, with murder of City Editor Wood of the
Durango Herald, was filed in the District Court today.
UNIVERSITY MEN FOUND DEAD IN OFFICE.
COLUMBIA. May 6—Prof. M. Goode Holmes of the University of
South Carolina and Ben Pale of the University of Marshal, wore found
shot dead in the office of the Treasurer of the University of Columbia.
POLY AN DRIST SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS IN PENITENTIARY
TACOMA. May 6—Because she married a Camp Lewis soldier simty
to spite her husband, Mrs. Ethel Williams of Seattle was sentenced to
five years in the penitentiary by Superior Judge Cligord yesterday.
SNAIL PACE OF TARIFF ACTION SUBJECT OF COMMENT
Washington, May <i—It is estimated that at the present rate of pro:
gross the pending tariff bill will be passed on in September 1946.
This estimate was given to the Senate by McCumber. who is in
churge of the measure.
PASTOR ARRESTED CONNECTION FIRE IN OWN CHURCH
LAWTON, Okla., May 6—Rev. Thomas J. Craig, pastor of the
Presbyterian church, was arrested today. Craig is charged with arson
in connection with fires which have occurred in his own church.
EARTHQUAKE VISITS SOUTHERN ITALY TOWN
ROME, May 6—The Town of Carato, Southern Italy, was visited by
an earthwave which destroyed buildings extending a distance of one mile.
RICH BOOZE VIOLATOR OUT ON PROBATION
KALAMAZOO. May 6—John Duval Dodge. Detroit millionaire, was
placed on probation for a year. Dodge appeared before Circuit Judge
Weimer today for sentence, following a conviction on the charge of Illegal
possession and transportation of liquor.
CLAIMS IIUSSLAN AMBASSADOR MISAPPROPRIATING FUNDS.
Washington, May 6—Borah charged in the Senate that Boris
Bakhamateiff. self styled Russian Ambassador, has invested large sums
of money, advanced to him by the Treasury Department, to purchase real
estate in New York and Chicago.
SENATE CONCURS IN HOUSE ACTION NO APPROPRIATION
WASHINGTON May 6—The Senate Appropriations Committee
indicated that it will concur in the refusal of the House to make any
appropriations of money for the Alameda naval base.
BASEBALL STAR AND WIFE UNDERGO OPERATION
NEW YORK. May 6—Mr. and Mrs. Babe Ruth were operated at
the same hospital base for the removal of tonsils. Both are doing well.
ANOTHER TORNADO SWEEPS SOUTH.
^ AUSTIN, Texas. May 6—Another tornado swept this city and
suburbs yesterday evening killing ten and injuring forty others.
FEELING RUNS HIGH CATHOLICS AND LABOR UNIONS
MEXICO CITY, May 6—Feeling is running;, high between Catholics
and Red Labor Unionists over the attack that the latter made on the
Young Men’s Catholic Club and the desecration of various Images lq the
FIGHTING BANDITS KIDNAP MOTOR CYCLE OOP.
CANTON. Ohio, May 6—Three killed, four wounded of which three
will probably die, is the result of a battle between a posse and four bandits
staged five miles north from Canton. In the battle which lasted an
hour the bandits kidnapped Motor Cycle policeman John Wise.
ORPHANS BKXKF1T
WAS A HI GH StTCKSS
The benefit for the Hot 8prlnff8
Orphans held in the large Ragle hall
last Saturday night was both a soc
ial and financial success.
Various booths lined the walls,
booths which were in charge of
Nome’s most charming ladies, cater
ing to everybodys desires and fanc
ies. The center of the hall was
roped off the dancing crowd while
the side lines were reserved for
spectators and vendors of various
articles.
The festivities of the evening were
started with the playing of whist in
which 22 prizes were awarded to
the following winners in the order
of their presentment:
L«aaiea—airs. u. j . mhubu,
E Wathey, Mrs C C Crooks. Mrs F
J Rohn, Mrs Fred M Ayer. Mrs P
gather. Mrs I C Ackley. Mrs W H
Webb. Mrs Dr. C Welch. Mrs E E
Grimm, Mrs R Lomen, Mrs R W 3
Gentlemen—A Polet, A Eide, An
ton Hermahson, A Newland. Fred
Gibson, I. C. Ackley. J H Anderson,
E i* Holt. W J Keene, F A Dlemer.
The general committee consisted
of Miss McMnrray. .chairman; Mrs.
John Hegness, Mrs. W C McGuire.
Mrs. B. Neilly, F. Dnfresne, C D
Jones. R. Lomen, J. Mitchell, and
E. Ronan.
The dance ccfnmittee—E Ronan.
C C Hecht, A Wright.
Those in charge- of the various
booths were Mrs J J Keenan, Mrs.
Ronan and Mrs A N Kittlesen.
Canday Booth—Mrs. John Heg
Harem—Miss Bertha Carlson and
F. Dufresne.
Punch Booth—Mrs O S Weaver
and Mrs Wm Cameron.
Fish Pond—Mrs Wra . C. Mc
Fortune Telling—Mrs. John J.
As there was a special prize for
the best waltz a sub committee was
appointed to preside over this fea
ture and consisted of Dr. A. N.
Kittlesen. J Frawley and Henry
Gumm. This committee decided
that Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wathey were
the best waltzers and accordingly
awarded the prize, which was a
hand knit bag for the lady and a
carton of cigarettes for the gentle
Little Valerie McGuire and Mary
Walsh sold flowers which had num
bers attached and when various
numbers were eliminated it was
found that Mr. Schmt*dling was en
titled to an Ivory Necklace, which
had been contributed by N. B. Nel
Grrat praise Is due the .members
of the committees for the untiring
and zealous manner in which the
benefit was arranged and conducted.
The financial report shows that their
efforts were rewarded and the Or
phans of the Hot Springs will re
ceive a substantial sum for their
relief. Being a worthy cause the
people of Nome again showed their
true spirit and the support given Is
appreciated by those directly inter
Nome, Alaska, May- 5. 1922.
To the Executive Committee and
the People of Nome.
Your finance committee begs
leave to submit the following report
covering receipts and disbursementa
from the Benefit given for the or*
phans at the Kruzgamapa Hot
Springs:
RECEIPTS.
Sale of 335 tickets.167.50
Refreshment Booth.62.00
Candy Booth.-42.25
Punch Booth.23.25
Dances.24.25
Harem .15.35
Witch Fortune Teller. 7.25
Fiower Girls.21.00
Fish Pond .40.00
Ice Cream (balcony stand). 12.00
Donations.37.00
Gross Receipts. .$461.85
EXPENSES
Ticket Sale piflz^ ..$2.50
Printing (Nugget).. 17.50
A. Polet supplies... 9.55
T. Lehmann supplies 3.45
Lomen Bros.11.76
F. O. E. hall rent.. 20.00 64.75
Net Profit.$387.10
Respectfully submitted.
RALPH LOMEN,
Chairman Finance Com.
LAST OAMK OF IIAHKKT BALL
SKK1KS PLAYED MONDAY
At the beginning of the school
year Superintendent Collins of the
Nome School organized his boy
students into two Basket Ball teams
and Inaugurated a series of four
teen games to be played.
From the very beginning it was
seen that the teams were evenly
balanced and that the probable win
ner was an uncertainty. True to
earlier prediction the final results
demonstrated the* (equality of the
teams. The fourteenth game, last
of the series, resulted lii the teams
standing a tie and another game
wa» necessary to settle the cham
pionship. On Monday May 1st, be
fore a filled gymnasium, the last
and deciding event was etaged with
the Natioanls winning by a score of
In this event both teams were on
their mettle and the spectators wit
nessed a game that was full of fire
and fun. Hooters were busy on
both sides, but the fortunes of war
were with the Nationals, who now
are the champions for the year 1921
and 1922.
The players of both sides are to
be complimented for the true sports
manship displayed by them both in
defeat and victory. It is without
question true that the athletic ac
tivities Introduced and pursued by
the boys under the supervision of
Supt. Collins have had a wonderful
effect upon the student body of the
school and demonstrates the neces
sity of proper interest In a school
body to obtain loyalty, cooperation
and progressive results. m
It is the hope of all interested in «
our Nome School that another year
of athletics will continue the good
work begufi by the present Super
intendent. Athletics is an inde
spensible adjunct, in fact is an es
sential foundation, for the develop
ment of both boy and girl students.
True womanhood and manhood are
both better expressed when a strong
healthy body accompanies a health
LEONARD 8KPPALA
RETURNS FROM NOR WAT
Leonard Seppala. who returned
From the outside with the Frawley
party, states that he went to Nor
way during the j»et winter and
found conditions sadly changed, and
changed tor the worse.
Economic conditions are badly
disarranged thru the enforcement of
prohibition, which has left the Nor
wegians no drink stropger than
beer and light wine. Before the
dry wave Norway disposed of much
of its fish supply to 8pain and other
Latin countries and took in ex
change the liquors of those coun
tries . Bince prohibition these La
tin countries, unable to exchange
liquor for fish, are dealing with
Canada, thus leaving the Norweg
ian Ush a drug on the market.
While in Europe Seppala learned
that 60 reindeer had been sent from
Norway to the State of Michigan
for experiment^ purposes. The
Hudson Bay Company also obtained
S00 deer for their Canadian expert
On bis way to seaiue seppaia
stopped at Omaha and visited James
V. Bnrflik who is now employed by
the John Brandels Company of that
The trip from Seattle to 8eward
was very pleasant, even" though the
boat was crowded. From Seward
to Nenana required four days.
There being no sleepers on the
train, passengers were required to
stop three ^liferent times for food
and rest. From Nenana to Hot
Springs Mr. Seppala used skits
while George Kilroy took Mrs.
Frawley to Ruby with his dog team.
Mr. Frawley took the stage from
Nenana to the Hot 8prlngs.
•• Mining activities thru the terri
tory are sadly impaired thru the
high cost of all supplies. Boats
and trains are all crowded with
travelers coming to Alaska and the
coming year will no doubt witness
a tremendons business revival.
Mr. Seppala will continue as the
Superintendent of the Pioneer ditch.
LOST—A Cameo pin with solid
gold band.Lost between Solomon
and Connell. Finder return to the
Nugget office and receive reward.
SPECIAL—Chicken Dfauwr at
Bahlke’a Restaurant, every Sunday.
WILD PARSNIPS CAUSE DEATH OF FAMILY
Loriginal, Ontario, May 6—Seven members of the La Croix family
are dead as the result of eating wild parsnips.
FORMER SENATOR GRONNA DIBS OF CANCER.
LAKOTO, N. D., May 6—Asle* J. Gronna, former United States
Senator, died of cancer. He was just entering the campaign for the
republican nomination to the Senate.