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The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
letters Stolen From Judge
 WiCkersham's Chambers
BY A SNEAK THIEF
Who the Sneak Thief Is, is the Question-His rIotive Is AnOther-. Some Enemy of the District Judge No Doubt at the Bottom Of the Plot.

Last Saturday morning at 10 o'clock Judge Wickersham left his private chambers on the ground floor of the court house and entered the court room, took his seat and court was opened.
 When he left his room eight private letters were on his writing desk. Two minutes after court had been opened the letters were looked for, but they had vanished as completely as if the earth had opened and swallowed them.
 Who took them? That is question which Judge Wickershem wonld like to have answered, with proof attached.
 What was the motive? That the reader of these lines may determine for himself. It could have been nothing less than d sinister motive, however. The sneak thief, or his employer, TO doubt thought to find in the letters something that might be used to Judge Wickersham' disadvantage or his un- doing The letters were to have been sent outside by the last mail.
 It is scarcely credible that anyone could be found even in Nome, to do so contemptible an act. The man who did it, or caused it to be done. would not hesitate to commit a worse crime.
 But as to the letters. They were eight in number; one was addressed to Judge Netherlands wife in Tacoma, another to his son in the same city; still another to Judge Crowley, of Tacoma9 an old friend: < third WAS ads dressed to the chief justice of the supreme court of Maha, as& contained a copy of Judge Wickersham's de cision in the Glacier creek bench claim, as published in a recent issue of the NUGGET. Judge Wickersham in that opinion had quoted from decision of the supreme court of Idaho, and hence the sending of his opicion to the chief justice of that state. The other four letters were addressed to various people. None of them could be of any possible use to the thief.
 The postotice was visited, but the letters were aot mailed there. In the room adjoining the judges private room were several people, but suspicion does not attach to any of them. Yet someone. almost in the twinkling of an eye, slipped into the room, stole the letters and escaped.
 And the unsolved question is: Who was the thief?
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
Fire Department rlatters.

A test was made of the fire engine on Saturday afternoon, water being pumped from the sea. The test was in every way satisfactory.
 The department will hold its regular weekly meeting on Friday evening, and it is requested that the business men attend the meeting.
 A movement is on foot to secure con tributions of provisions to enable a number of firemen to live in the fire hall building, where they will always be on hand in case of fire. A commit tee composed of Geo. H. Dawson and w. B. Goodrich have taken charge of the proposition.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
Collector Looking After Un-
 stamped Instruments.
MADE BEFORE JULY |
Thousands Cf Instruments Executed in This District Were Not Stamped and Now the Number Thus Deiin- ,quent Is Being AScertained.

F. H. Flagg, deputy collector of in- Hernal revenue for this district, has begun an investlgation of the records in the different recording district, in order to ascertain the number of in- .struments which have been recorded without the necessary revenue stamps. These instruments include deeds, mortgages, bills of sale, powers of at torney and the like, but not location certificates.
 The stamp tax was removed from documents of this kind on July l, last, but since the law went into effect early in 1899 hundreds and, perhaps, thous- ;ands of powers of attorneys and other documents subject to d revenue stamp tax have been recorded in this dis trict without the necessary stamps. This was mainly because no stamps were obtainable here.
 The law provides that these stamps must be affixed to the document within two years from its date, penalty be- ing attached to the law for d nOn- compliance herewith. Besides failure to attix the stamp, while it might not vitiate the title conveyed by, say, a deed, would certainly cloud it.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
Ames Still at the Front.

The Ames Mercantile Co.,, always in the front, has inaugurated 33a per cent discount sale, coupled with an Op- portunity for each purchaser of So worth of goods or over, to draw $lOO worth of any merchandise in the Ames Com pany's large and well selected stock. This company has won an enviable re- putati0n for fair dealing. They carry seasonable goods, and the inducements offered purchasers are such as to ensure them big trade. It is not every day that an nrtani,y is given to secure a $lO0 prize on an investment of g, with more than value received on the origi- nal investment.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
PERSONAL.

R. T. Chesnut left today for Council City where he will do some represent ing work.
 Rev. K. Heudrickson and Dr Lund, Swedish missionaries at Golovin bay, are in town.
 w. H. Dohrmann, of the N. C. O., left Tuesday for Council City on. com pany business.
 4Dr..E. S. Grigshy is sufferingi from an attack of appendicitis. Dr. sipinger is attending him,
 Capt. J. E. Hanson ,cf the ,North ern Commercial Co.,, has been ill at his home for the past fex days.
 In runaway accident on Monday Capt. 0. ". Carlson was thrown from a sled, sustaining fracture of two ribs. He is getting along nicely but he will be laid up for some time.
 Rev. Father CaRiAe, S. J., cf St. Ioseph7s church, as suffering from a sprained ankle, which he sustained a few days ago by 8 fall on the tundra. Rev. Father Wander Pol is also some- what iudisposed.
 Miss Lucille Meiggs has been ap- pointed deputy clerk in The office Of the clerk of the district court. during the absence of Col. Sheafe. who is enjoying a well-earned vacation. C. H. Web Der, former deputy, is now in Com missioner Reeds office.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
PRICE 2S CENTS

was carefully kept from MT. McGarvip,
 his amiable wife aiding in the innocent deception The guests sfpent.s most
 deli htful evening. there being .socis,
 games, inserspensed with singing. eue tefreshments were also served. Mr. McGarvin made. ..an address, thanking his friends for their Rind wishes and taeir pleasant surprise. Those present included: Mrs. Carrie Powers, Miss McMahan, Carl Schnapp, s. NJ. I1umes, Frank NJ. Lang. Phil Ernst, Jessie F. Nolen. Chas. B. Coleman, Jos. Ernst, Marie Dickinson, E. R. COwden, Jennie Dckinsoa- S. C. Tagsor C. lAlstran, l. NJ. Dodson, F. A. Karnell, U. s. Hoff man, Mrs. J. $. Hoglaan, K. N. Wunis, J. McGarrip, Mrs. Ada McCcrvin. Ralph McGarvin, K. E. Forsell.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
STEAM TANNERS
 ARE AT WORK
On Several Creeks in Port Clarence and kougarok Dlstricts-TheP Pros-
 poets Are Good.

w. J. Rogers. of the Northern Com mercial Company, Teller, who was in town few days ago, states that winter work is under way on Aileen, Swan son and Igloo creeks in Port Clarence district.
 The Burke Bros. have sunk an SS- foot shaft on Swanson and good pay has been reported.
 Mr. Rogers took up steam thawer set creek.
 Three steam thawers are working on Gold Run benches and eight on Boulder creek, Kougarok district.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04

claim few days ago. The article was
 manufactured out of whole cloth, says an eye witness of tbe alleged accident.
 Van Haviles stumbled and fell. slightly his face: he was not struck by flying rocks, no blasting having oeen done in the tunnel at that time He was not carried to town, but walked. With these exceptions, the article referred 10 is correct.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
Metropolitan Place.

If you step into Gus Browns whole sale and retail clothing store on Front street, you will Ie surprised at the big display of elegant goods found there The supply would do credit to similar stores in New York. Chicago or other big cities of the states. At Gus Brown $ may be found everything in the way of wearing apparel for men and boys, from the ''sole of the head to the crown of the foot" The store is being tastefully decorated for the holiday season.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
Swift Justice.

John Kelly stole dressed mutton from the Pacific Cold Storage Com pany's market, foot of Steadman ave nue, at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning At 1915 he had been tried in Commits sioner Reeds court and sentenced to six months in the federal ia l.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
Birthday Surprise Party.

A large number of the Good Templar friends of Mir. and Mrs. J. McGarvin gave them happy surprise at their home on River street on the evening of December ?, the occasion being MT. McGarvin's birthday. The surprise was a real one. as the intended visit
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
PaStime Clubs Ball.

The Pastime Club, leading social organization of Nome, will give it's first grand ball of the season Friday evening Dec. 6, at Golden Gate hall. It is sure to be a delightful affair. Invitations and tickets for the event may be had at Levy Bros., Barracks square, and at CribbS & Rogers.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
Learn flow to Dance.

A. H. Jose and Frank Hudson, the welI-known professors of dancing, have opened school for the teaching sf dancing in Golden Gate hall. The class will meet each Saturday evening, lessons being given from s to 10 o'clock, followed by an informal dance until F o clock.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
Women of the Period.

All self-respecting women acknowl- edge the importance of keeping their dressing apparel up.to date. Mrs. H. Wakefield. dressmaker, and hairdresser with parlOrs at the Hotel Lawrence, is equipped to keep the tair sex strictly in the fashion.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04

the claim recently. The thieves did not take time to remove the tents. which were partly frozen to the ground, but cut them loose. Then the thieves piled up ten lengths of sluice boxes, probably with the intention of remov- ing them at future time.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04

sOut on No. bench claim, near the mouth of Specimen gulch, which is be- ing operated by De Fonteille & Co.,, the tuyhel which was described in late isSue of the NUGGET, has struck the paystreak. A good body of gravel hay ing been found.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
Wall paper, Nome Trading .Co.
Literary Society Meeting.

4 meeting the Nome Literary So- ciety will he held or Saturday evening at s o'clock at ..Tourden's hall. All persons interested in the society, which has for it's object mutual improvement, are earnestly requested to be present and participate in the meeting.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04

Your own handiwork is the most treasured gift; so we suggest that you be the maker 0f goHr own Christmas tokens. Our supplies of art needle work inciuds-fne handkerchiefs, linen and dainty laceS. .SDfaS cushion tcover patterns, stamped -lpan s.hsHiaa ed patterns for ssbais sensscrs hnnieon aad point lace. All new good, at our4J lace. The Farrell Co '.s. 7
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04

Madame Grangier. Partisan Modiste. Hotel Lawrence, room 5. Elegant eve .nIng gowns.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
Get your baths at Hotel Lawrence.
Carr Issues a Challenye.

thereby challenge any man in the country for a limited round contest or a finish fight. and, while being mid dleweight myself, 1 will concede any weight for d match and a side bet il desired. CURLY CARR.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
THE RESULT OF
 THE ELECTION
Valentine, Jourden and Tierney for the Council, rEiler for thc
 School Board.

The election, on Saturday for. r.three councilmen and school trustee passed of without an incident of note. A large vote was boiled, l43l votes -beieP counted. Following is the resulr:
 For CounciImen
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
It Was a canard.

A lurid arti le in weekly contem- porary told witl Ire tt circunstantia ity how Chas. Van Haviles was ne rly blown to pieces in . tunnel on . bench
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
A Suburb of Nome.

Candle creek is within easy reach ' you are supplied with good sleeping bag, fur parka. mukluks, reindeer mitts etc. We also carry . complete lin of cooking utensels, cigars and to- baccos. The Nome Bazaar, 454 Front -.Streok e- t-s sr-
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
Play pool at Hotel Lawrence.
Teacher of Music.

Miss Ada Whaite has been appointed teacher of music in the public schools. Her salary for the first month was fixed at $50, and $75 for subsequent service.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04

of dolls for adoption in good homes, are stopping at the Nome bazaar; five or six dozen, mostly girls, have already located in Nome, but the prettiest and best are still with us. 454 Front St.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04

Don't fail to get fine turkey for Thanksgiving at Pacific Cold Storage Company.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04

The Nome Trading Co. have the best make of ladies' Arctic Overshoes.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04

You can afford to read the NUGGET when you can get it delivered at your door for $1 per month.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04

If you want a sleigh ride see Fox Transfer Co, 10 Steaanan ave.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04

See Fox Transfer Co. for sleighs and horses, 10 Stcadman ave.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04

Beautiful Christmas presents given away at Giese'S.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04

Madame Grangier, Hotel Lawrence room ,. Evening dresses renodeled.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04

The best is the cheapest. Get your eatables at the Nome Trading Co.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
Tents Stolen From a Claim.

w. E. Stone, who has a lay on No. l below on Dry creek, suf- fered the loss of two tents from
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04

Just like home-the Hotel Lawrence.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
A Big rlOtherless Family.

Coal s29.5O per ton at Hall Mer. Co.
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04
Struck the Pay Gravel.

Children's felts, Nome Trading c
The Nome nugget., 1901-12-04

Stoves given away at Giese's.
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apology passed between them Wilfrid
had an impression of grey eyes, shin
ing like stars in delicate little face,
framed in soft, golden hair. The girl
was dressed in gray from head to foot
even to the gray gloves and the tiny,
round felt hat. A faint watt of per-
fume hoated from the tiny bunch OF
heliotrope pinned on the lapel of her
coat, well according with the sugges-
ton of daintiness and sweetness in
her face.
Wilfrid could not resist the tempta.
ton to look after this exquisite fleet
ing vision. AS she vanished down
one of the elusive side streets which
honeycomb the old smuggling town he
turned regretfully away. But he had
no longer any doubts as to the wisdom
of spending his holiday at EyemCuth.
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CHAPTER II.

"She's like a little gray linnet I;
that's what always think when | see
her." unused Wilfrid, standing in his
shirt-sleeves at a discreet distance
from the window, and watching the
slim figure of the girl in gray as she
passed up the shell-strewn path OF the
ueighboring house. Il wonder what
she is doing there? | wonder who
she is? | suppose she is daily
governess or something, for she al
ways comes at the same hour in the
forenoon"
Perhaps he might have easily dis.
covered much of what he wished to
know by questioning the landlady;
but Mrs. Hallett was, as he had
already discovered, gossip Of the
most unqualified kind, and he did not
care to show an unwarranted interest
in affairs which obviously did not colt
Germ him.
He reflected sometimes with GER
tain cynical amusement upon his
interest in the girl, and recalling the
frank and candid glance of her lovely
gray eyes, wondered if they were as
faithless as other eyes into which he
had once looked, with ardent faint
smiling eyes as blue as the sea. But
like the sea, the smile had died out
Of them when the sky of his fortune
had become overloaded, and that
dream had faded out Of his life.
Gray skies. gray eyes," he reflect
ed. 81 won't say that all women are
alike, for the sake of my mothers
memory; but shall not be so easily
deceived again"
With which laudable intention he
went out for walk on the Fort and
round the Bantry, returning just in
time to meet the gray-eyed girl at the
gate. He might have saved himself
the trouble, for she never looked at
him, but passed Indifferent, sweet and
serious as usual.
Wilfrid went into the garden and
strolled round 1t, switching the dull,
pale-fringed leaves from Mrs. HaIIet'r
southernwood borders with some
petuiance. He heard voices on the
other side of the wall, and looked
over. Three small children were hard
at work making a garden Of de-
capitated dandelions and daisies on
the grass.
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beautiful scenery of sea and land ;"
said Wiifrid as they took the steep
cliff path.
u have the picture of it in my
heart" replied the blind man cheerily.
Il have painted so much OF it from
st. Abb's Head to Ross that know it
all--every inch. | can tell at this mo-
ment, when the sun is shining, how
the foam breaks in a fountain of
light over the rocks out there in the
bay. know how the opalescent blue
swirls into green and purple when
the wave boils through the rocks on
the shore below. The sight of my
eyes is gone; but the sight of my soul
remains"
Wilfrid felt the twinge Of shame.
Young, strong and free, he had been
allowing his disappointments to ill
his life with gloom, while this man
who had suffered so great loss was
able to draw consolation, and even
JOY, from memory and fancy.
After that day Wilfrid saw much of
Mr.. Cadell and his daughter. The
blind man enjoyed his company.
They talked of politics, of literaturo
and art, of local tradition, and villGge
events. Rhoda made a good listener
to these conversations. Sometimes she
took shy part in them, and Wilfrid
gradually discovered new depths in
her nature. Tender, gentle. and SYM
pathetic. she had grown to love and
understand the fisher folk amongst
whom she dwelt; she wept with the
the women in their sorrows for the
boat that never comes home to har-
Dor; she had entered deeply into the
life around her, and understood it
with the quick intuition of the heart.
1t was a source of real regret to
Wilfrid when he received a telegram
with an imperative summons to re-
turn to London. He had promised to
spend the evening with Mr.. Cadet.
and went over to apologize for his
departure. He found Rhoda alone in
the garden Of the little house. The
doctor had called for Mr.. Cadet to
drive with him, and they had not re-
turned.
Il am sorry you must CO." she said
simply MY father will miss you so
much"
And your
You have been very kind" she said
with downcast eyes.
you will not say that you will miss
me? | know | shall miss you every
day and every hour. cannot go
away Rhoda, unless you give me a
hope that | shall return to claim you
for my wife"
Il can never leave my father; he
needs me so much"
81 will make a home for you both.
I am not rich but can work. Rhoda
| think gave you my heart with
that trinket you wear. Have you
nothing to give in exchange?"
Perhaps she said, bending har
face to hide the suffering crimson on
her cheeks, you have taken mine
already"
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CHAPTER III.

II was with a new joy and hope
| that Wilfrid started OH his long drive
to Berwick, where he hoped to catch
the express train. He smoked In
silence, building bright visions. as
they flew between shadowy hedges
through the sleep-enwrapped country.
over which a hidden moon shed
faint cloud-flltered radiance. Cross
ing Lamberton Moor the horse cast
shoe, and fell lame. The driver
abused the smith in good round terms.
IT'S nae time since the shoon were
putten on, he said. Il wish we magma
miss the train efter a. Onyway,
there's anither in the mornin'. I'm
sure it's no my blame"
"A few hours can't make so much
difference" said Wilfrid good.
naturally.
The foreboding proved true When
they drove up to the castelated
station they were informed that the
express was gone. Wilfrid ascertain
ed the hour OF the next fast train,
compared his watch with the station
clock, and sauntered down TO the
banks OF the river to while away the
time.
The sky had blown almost clear.
The moon rode white above in faint
misty circle, and the stars were
luminous around her. The deep
river, full with a turning tide, sang
melodiously. Wilfrid leaned on the
wall and watched the lights Of heaven
sparkle on its little hurrying rpples.
Suddenly, and at little distance,
there was a splash-a cry--the star
shine and moonbeams flickered into
circles.
Good heavens!" exclaimed Wilfrid,
there is someone IN the river" He
flung off his coat, and the next mo-
ment felt the cold grip Of the current
as he struck out for something that
rose and sank and rose again. II was
a harder task to get the heavy, I'M
conscious burden to land. But there
was help at hand. Some water
bailiffs close by had head the scream,
emu COCh Hbitih lOuHu bIduu-
ing on the bank looking down at o
pale, bruised face, which seemed
strangely familiar.
One Of them tore open the mans
coat-he wore neither waistcoat nor
shirt, and knelt to listen for heart
beat.
"Ay, he's livin'," he said. rs there
ony brandy? Get doctor some o.
yei Mather is the nearest"
who is he?" questioned Neuthorn.
Some tramp by his look" was the
answer, as the man proffered his
flask. Take a nip. sir; yen get
cauld."
mo, thanksl" said Wilfdid. But IL
the doctor were come I'll 20 TO a
hotel and get my clothes dried.
You'll see after the poor fellow, and II
/ can do anything further let me know
in the morning" he said to the medi-
cal man, who at this moment made
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| Archie, you isn't putting them
straight" screamed masterful wee
maiden in brown holland pinafore.
IFS SOL Bella, me hit 90 if GO pulls
up mine towers! Me hit 90 hard"
There seemd an incipient fight
The youngest, a tiny thing in petit
coats and sailor hat tumbling on his
fat bare neck, incapable Of interfering
between the belligerents. screwed up
a round mouth to roar.
Wilfrid leaned over the wall, ard
caught the small maiden by the pig
| tail
mo fighting, youngsters, if you
please" he said. 81 can't stand il,
really; my nerves won't bear it,"
The little girl twitched her hair
away, and the three regarded him
with wide eyes.
Il can't stand fighting" said Wilfr,d
solemnly. When little boys and girls
fight turn into wolf, lion, a bear;
jump over the wall and gobble them
up No, don't run away. When little
boys and girls are nice to me, am
very nice to them. | bring them all
sorts Of good things-nuts and
oranges. and sometimes picture.
books
Wants a picky-book." said the
youngest imp. scrambling against the
wall and reaching up irresistible arms
of entreaty.
You shall have one tomorrow, ?
promised Wilfrid, IF you are good and
do not fight nor tease your teacher
1--WE never leases Miss Rhoda,' said
the girl Indignantly I'VE loves Miss
Rhodal" And Archie confirmed the
statement-"Loves Miss Whoda,
Does % love Miss Whoda, Mr. MANI"
II am going to find your picture
books for tomorrow" said Wilfrid,
and retreated, COMPOUNDED. like many
wise man by the simplicity of chill
dren.
Next day he paid his tribute due, in
the shape the gaudiest picture-books
Eyemouth could furnish, and on the
next day again (Which was Saturday,
being encountered by the trio on the
sands. they precipitated themselves
upon him with shrieks of joy. VIII
frid perceived with pleasure, not I'M
mixed with embarrassment, that the
young lady in gray was evidently in
charge. though she sat on the sands
and tried 10 seem absorbed in her
knitting.
Build us fort, Mr.. Mana high,
high fOrtl" cried Archie.
NO, tell us story" said Bella.
wants see watch" said the young
est, Juggling at his chain.
Let it alone, Teddy. You'll break
the pendant like Miss Rhoda's.
Teddy broke Miss Rtoda's chain, and
she lost her heart"
And she cwied; Ted cwied too"
added Archie.
A sudden guilty pang brought to
Wilfrid's recollection his treasure
trove. forgotten until that moment
in his waistc0at pocket.
WAS II like this?" he said, laying
the trinket on the palm OF his hand.
The children few to their governess. |
Miss Rhoda, Mr.. Man has found |