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The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01
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Ways of Lieut.. Knudson
 Being Investigated.
What His DetractorS Charge Con. corning Former Quartermas.
 ter at Fort Davis.

The ways of Lieut.. Knute Knudson, who wgs stationed at Fort Davis from 1900 to 1902, are being investigated. Lieut.. Knudson was a gallant young officer: he hailed from Wisconsin. Com ing to Nome during the crush of 1900, . and thoroughly imbued with the great mining future of Northwestern Alaska, he was almost immediately siezed with the mining fever. That, in itself, was not npraisworthy, since it showed enterprise. But his enemies charge that he bent his military position to accomplish those things which a rigid interpretation of what constitutes mili- tary discipline and propriety strictly condemns.
 Knudson was quartermaster at Fort Davis last year, and there was an abundance of supplies in the commis- sary. There was coal and pork and canned sausage and tomatoes and a world of other canned and uncanned stuff. And his detractors state that he made too free use of the stores in order that his mining claims should be de- veloped properly. Then one day last spring it was found that the safe in the quartermaster's office had been robbed" and $5, GOO taken. A rigorous inquiry was instituted by the officer commanding at Fort Davis, but the missing $5, GOO remained undiscovered. Limitations were fully made that Lieut.. Knudson knew all about the disappear ance of the money, but it being strict ly military affair, civilians gave it lit- tie attention. Lieut.. Knudson left Nome after the investigation, for be it said, so far as known, nothing was found by which he miget be implicated in the vanishing of the war depart ment's funds.
 It was said by irresponsible parties that Knudson had been courtmartialed in San Francisco at the Presidio. But he has not, as yet. Instead, a quiet investigation is being pursued in Nome by representatives of the war depart ment. The men to whom Knudson is ar- @eloth and
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01
Deafil of b:fN' ..1l..

William A. H. Qua-'. oa. ta, best known stewards of inc !ur.aa coast. died suddenly on >iop'. 4 ua board tGc steamship senator q -hor time after the vessel reached 1.a;t.. from Nome. He was found dead jn hi- l.a t' u,n of the kitchen emrloyc, N". "H.U Ha- 67 years old and had been ia ,o. en- ploy of the Pacific "Ja-t Steamship Company for ," years, .u.. .ar he had a lease on Dauicl- cI.. !, c.a.n m Bluff City, aud had a host o: n'i'na, ju this section who will ro-r,. to h,1r of his sudden dcath
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01
The Free Pubi. "iit~e.

Mrs. John I;u,tyard, who Nuh other ladies who live on the >auJ-piD ha ia- tereSted herself in >cc8ring tlo bai.5- ing of a free bridge acro>- iusrortrr states that she has secured ~Hh~cr,U- tions amounting to some #..ao1. 4 good many people. ho"r..r. seem not to understand th" p'apo t..o. anl are looking for the "graf. which cmc think is in il. TAnrropa-i'jon ,s ~o enincntly open ,iat ".an ou.h' ,r be an abaurdity. The nu-ses- O, tho fund are well i;novn ny1. aud no cG, who is interested n trre bridge .- .u- terested in any kind of ~#r. -ct r- theless, those who arr al> their time to q public enterprise do a.r like to be met with lh" statement ta.,ttcn a suspicion oi @rai' i@ af.r4. to }. All may investigate farlu.u.,.u...
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01
4 iiER(jjER
Water .rcat Privileges
 at St. Michael.
Ear Dapartneh, Officials Clam Taai They Are Afraid of
 Creating a iiOnop3i}.

Washington, Sept. II. mcr.'r. ,truc commercial .oapGi.-o of N'a-fD which for several year, have b.an cn- l"t.n4 the waterfront pritlrg,- at -f. M.lacl. has brought the W9~' quu-- t'on ~harpl> horofothr ~ar Experiment. President McNiulos'- orI"rof "r'oh.. l',i.. setting aside certain tr.i'or' a. .7l Michael a- government reserve ti9n, embracing the Wajori,o., t..t. which prior to that time had h,ru U-oH ht several Alaska coupuic-. When U"lr-cryation wa- established 'pntI- 'i i,'N applications were received at tho war department forpriyilesc- upon i', and Secretary Necg finally granted r.Nc,,aG'c licenses ro the Alaskan iA- flra'ion company. thr &,a't'o-Nukm Transportation company aud the North American Tran-por'ati'n < Trading 
 The licenses permiltri tue companies n buiIJ warehouses on tho rr-ctl.tiou
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01
Two Couples Welded.

Herbert Walker and Miss Harriet Nepper were united in marriage last night by Rev. C. F. Ryberg, of the First Congregational church, at the home of the bride on the sandspit.
 John Lindstrom and Miss Olga Selan. der were also married last evening by Rev. C. F. Nyberg, at his residence.
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01
ON CANDLE
A Miner Predicts Great j Future For It.
thinks Big fay Will be Found A
 in the BenCheS-=Wvik of 
 Development.

G. F. Perrigo, who has been mining on Candle creek since early last spring, is in town en route to Seattle where, with Mrs. Perrigo, he will spend the winter. MT. Perrigo is firm believer in the future of that section. Candle creek, he says, will develop into pros porous creek. The benches, he thinks, in common with many other miners, will be found to contain good pay. Tho Lee brothers, on the bench of No. 19,
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01
Last Sailing of Senator.

As reports have been circulated to the effect that the steamship Senator will not make another trip to Nome this season, 1 wish to give these state ments an unqualified denial. The Sen ator will make one more trip, and she will sail from Nome for Seattle, on her last trip of the season, on or about Oct. 9, 1902, weather permitting.
 w. II. BUSH,
 Agent r. C. $. $. Go. Nome, Oct. l, 1902.
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01
Prepare for Winter.

We are doing our best in the way Of prices to encourage you to make your home comfortable and attractive foi' the winter. Building material is our exclusive line. and we furnish you from the time you begin to build or repair until you finish. We shall be pleased to have you call and get our prices.
 C. C. CLINE OIL X PAINT Co.,,
 5oO Front Street.
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01
4 Beat Ashore.

A boat owned by man named Will son, which left Nome some time ago, among the passengers being two women, is reported ashore 20 miles this side of Shismarcif inlet. What became of the occupants is not known, but it is thought there was no casualties.
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01

groceries are being interviewed amt are asked to furnish aada}it. covering their transaction, with rhc former quartermaster at Fort D.t.-. iov well the sleuthaa are -accooGjH@i- known only to the interested fa"iic-.
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01
Just Arrived.

A swell line of Mems Suits. SlO up to $30 suit. Gus Brown. Leading Clo- thier and Furnisher, 3l6 Front St., Nome.
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01
Just Arrived.

Latest styles of Soft and Stiff Hats, Golf Caps. etc. Gu, Brown, Leading C!othiers and Furni>her, 3l6 front St. Nome.
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01

Scraper team for hire. Transferring C. l.. Morris. 4l9 Front street.
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01

Wagon poles, shafts and spol<es at GieSe's.
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01

Melons, Fruit and celery, A. T. Co.
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01

When in need of lumber see Tanner & Clark.
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01

Fr,-3 aul .u'cp5 al tA, Board 0 Trade bar
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01

Linton'- 'oa. Some Trading Co.
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01

Dou- aaa-a North i'.o Bakery.
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01

Lumber "%a.tuNo~'cu.
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01

Wall paper. Nome Trading Co.
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01

N'ntcr contracts for warr: storage. Apply A.ctc irdd:Ig Co.
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01

Angle .uuI-. X. r. Co.
The Nome nugget., 1902-10-01

The licenses permitted tlog"urtuioe o bliII warehouses on The reservation
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
COOKING HINTS.

Chocolate is greatly improved by
adding a teaspoonful of strong coffee
just before serving.
In adding flour to gravies, always
use flour dredger and there will be
Go Jumps in the gravy.
Some housekeepers vary the flavor of
potato salad by boiling the potatoes for
1t in stock, or, if it is more convenient,
in the soup kettle.
In using sour milk the proportion for
gingerbread, biscuits, cake or almost
any dough or batter is one teaspoon Of
baking soda to two cups of sour milk.
If making a gelatin dessert on a hot
OF wet day, add little more gelatin
than the recipe requires, half as much
again if you wish to mold fruit into
the jelly.
Eggs la ranigote is made by boil
ing eggs three and half minutes roll
in beaten egg and fine bread crumbs,
fry in deep fat; when brown, drain on
paper, garnish with parsley and serve
with ranigote sauce.
To make Il small shortcake take
pint of pastry flour, rub in lard the size
Of an egg, teaspoOnful cream of tartar,
half teaspoonful soda, salt, and mix
with sweet milk. Bake in quick oven,
split and butter and add fruit.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
The Sen Trout.

The gamest Of salt water fish, after
the striped bass, is the weakfish, or sea
trout. The sport of angling for them
is generally enhanced because, feeding
as they genera " do near the surface,
it Is possible to fish for them with light
tackle. The best places to find them
in the vicinity Of New York are ia
maica bay, the southwestern shore Of
Staten Island and the mouth of the
Shrewsbury river. While they have
been caught weighing upward of twen-
ty pounds, six or ten FOUNDER is a
good size, and the average will only
run from one to two and half. There
Is never any doubt when a weakfish
bites. He does not nibble around the
hook, but takes the bait at one fair
swoop and then starts off with it like
a limited express with time to make
up. He is shy fish, and the man
who uses a small line, light leaders
and smells to his hook and keeps quiet
while fishing is the one who is apt to
have the best luck.-Country Life In
America.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
BOXING THE COMPASS.
H'he Test Between a Sailor and q
Landlubber.

hoys who live In seaport towns are
ft;netimes asked to "box the compass"
i. they can do it quickly and accurate
~. they are fine sailors and may grow
up TO be the captain of a four master.
II they miss point or can only do it
slowly, they are landlubbers and will
never see blue water. To box the CON-
pass means to name all the points I'm
order just as fast as you can speak.
This is the way an old down east skip
per will rattle it off: North, nor by
east, nor'-nor'east, nor'east by north,
northeast, nor'east by east, east-nor'
east, east by north, east, east by south,
east-sou'east, sou'east by east, sou'east,
Eou'east by south, sou'-sou'east, SOU by
east, south, SOU by west, ou'-sou'west,
sou'west by south, sou'west, sou'west
by west, west-sou'west, west by south,
west, west by north, west-nor' west,
nor'west by west, nor'west, nor'west
by north, nor nor west, nor by west,
north.
Can you do it?
If needle is drawn few times over
the ends of a, horseshoe magnet, 1t be-
comes magnetiZed. Push such q mag
netized needle through a small cork.
Place the cork in bowl of water, TAX
ing pains to see that the cork when it
floats on the water will carry the nee
die in horizontal position or "on an
even keel" Another way is to cut
about three inches from hollow straw
(such as is used to suck lemonade) and
to push the needle inside the straw.
The straw will float and carry the nee
die. Now observe what happens. The
floating needle will slowly swing round
straw will behave in the same way.
Push it in any other direction, and the
moment it is free it swings back again.
We do not know who first observed
the fact th;' floating magnetized nee
die will point ~ ,Le north. Nor do we
know precisely when or where some
unknown inventor used this idea to
make compass. All we know is that
the Chinese made and used compasses
more than 1000 years ago.
When men began, perhaps 10000
years ago, to sail upon the water, they
used marks upon the shore to guide
them on their way. Long years after
they observed that certain star kept
at all times the same place in the sky,
and they used this pole star as a guide
in steering their ships. Today steam
ship starting down the Hudson river
for Europe is guided by the pilot, and
he uses the buoys, beacons and other
guide marks to steer the ship down the
bay. Off Sandy Hook he gives up the
ship to the captain, who instructs the
helmsman to steer northeast by east,
east by north or whatever course he
selects and the helmsman, watching
the compass, keeps the ship headed III
that direction.-Dallas News.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
A GIuttonous Boy.

A merchant died at Ispahan in the
earlier part of fast century who had
for many years denied himself and his
son every support except a crust of
coarse bread. On certain occasion
he was overtempted to buy piece Of
cheese; but, reproaching himself with
extravaganza, he put the cheese into
bottle and contented himself and
obliged the boy to do the same, with
rubbing the crust against the bottle,
enjoying the cheese in Imagination.
One day, returning home later than
usual, the merchant found his son eat
ing his crust, which he constantly rub
bed against the door,
what are you about, you fool?" was
his exclamation. at is dinner time,
father. You have the key; So as I
could not open the door, l was rub
bing my bread against it, as I could
not get to the bottle" Cannot you go
without cheese one day, you luxurious
little rascal? You'll never be rich"
And the angry miser kicked the poor
boy for not having been able to deny
himself the ideal qualification.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
PATH OF OCEAN CABLES.
;Albmarine TabIelands That Stretch
Across the Atlantic.

Across the Atlantic.
There seems to be no logical reason
why cables cannot be laid across any
section of the oceans of the world, no
matter how great the depth. Some por-
tions of the Atlantic cables are three
miles below thessurface, and this Is not
necessarily the extreme depth, for the
cable may and probably does pass
FROM the top of one submarine hill to
another without dropping materially
into the deep valleys between, says
Lippincott's Magazine. The greatest
known depth Of the sea is 40,036 feet,
or 3-5 miles, found in the south At
lantic midway between the island Of
Tristan da Cunha and the mouth of
the Rio de Ia Plata. Soundings have
been made to the depth of 81 ,4S0 feet
in the north Atlantic south of New
foundland, and about $4,000 feet, or
nearly 61a miles, is reported south Of
the Bermudas. Even such enormous
depths as these need not hinder cable
laying so far as the theory is con-
cerned, but in practice, for reasons of
economy IN maintenance and other
wise, it Is found best to take advan-
tage of favoring conditions in the
oceans bed. To illustrate, all of the
cables between the United States and
Europe run up along our coast until
they reach the neighborhood of New
foundland before starting across to
their destination in Ireland OF France.
The reason for this is found in the
range Of submarine tablelands, form
Ing an ideal cable bed, which lies be-
tween the three latter countries.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
Hair Needs Exercise.

One reason why SO many men are
bald, according to a foreign medical
journal, is because they allow their
hair to die through want of exercise
Under the skin which covers the head
are several muscles, it explains, and
these are never stirred into activity,
the result being that they do not per-
form their proper function, and conse-
Quently the skin is insufficiently nour-
ished and the hair gradually dies.
Women" it continues, "do not be-
come bald, and the reason Is because
they spend much more time combing
and arranging their hair than men do.
During this operation the skin on the
head is stirred into activity, and as
result the muscles remain active and
the hair flourishes.
1T is evident, therefore, that the best
way to prevent badness is to rub the
skin frequently and vigorously, for un-
less this is done the muscles will be
unable to supply 1t with the proper
amount of nourishment.'
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
Sensible to the Last.

a good story is told of a late Dublin
doctor famous for his skill and also his
great love of money. He had a con-
slant and enriching patient in an old
shopkeeper. This old lady was terribly
rheumatic and unable to leave her
sofa. During the doctors visits she
kept a one pound note in her hand,
which duly went into DR.. C's pocket.
One morning he found her lying dead
on the sofa. Signing deeply. the doctor
approached, and, taking her hand in
his, he saw the fingers closed on his
fee.
Poor thingT he said as he pocketed
It'll Sensible to the lastr'
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
Kind Words Mean Much.

Cultivate kindness of heart, think
well Of your fellow men, look with
charity upon the shortcomings in their
lives. Do a good turn for them as
opportunity offers, and, finally, don't
forget the kind word at the right
time. How much a word of kindness,
encouragement or appreciation means
to others sometimes and how little it
costs us to give it!
We do not need to wait for some
special occasion. When calamity over
takes friend, words of sympathy and
encouragement are offered sincerely
enough, yet in certain respects, as a
matter of course. Such an occasion
calls for expression on our part, and
we naturally respond. But why wait
for occasion? Why not speak the kind
word when there is no special occa-
sion?-Philadelphi Ledger.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
Where Women Propose.

In the Ukraine, Russia, the woman
does all the counting. When she falls
in love with a man, she goes to his
house and informs him of the state Of
her feelings. If he reciprocates, all is
well, and the formal marriage is duly
arranged. If, however, he is unwill-
ing, she remains there, hoping to coax
him to better mind. The poor fellow
cannot treat her with the least dis
courtesy, nor has he the consolation of
being able to turn her out. as her
friends in such case would feel bound
to avenge the insult. His remedy,
therefore, If determined not to marry
her, is to leave his home and stay away
as long as she is in it. A similar prac-
tice to that in the Ukraine exists among
the Zuni tribe Of Indians. The woman
does all the counting and also controls
the situation after marriage To her
belong all the children, and descent,
including inheritance, Is also on her
side
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
John Randolph's Appearance.

Washington Irving when secretary
Of legation in London was much
amused at the Pollicking good humor
with which William ". began his
reign, and he once tried to give a les
son In dignity to the Duke of Sussex.
He had to accompany an eccentric
friend Of meager and limping figure,
who persisted In wearing an extraor-
dinary nondescript garb instead of the
prescribed court dress to st. James.
The ushers demurred; the foreign min
lister smiled. The Duke of Sussex
stopped Irving as he passed and whis-
pered, moving his thumb jerkingly up
and down, who's your friend Hoky
Pokyf" "That, sir" replied Irving en-
phatically, ''is John Randolph, United
States minister to Russia and one Of
the most distinguished orators Of
America" 1t was all in vain. Some
time afterward Irving was dining with
the duke, whose first laughing inquiry
was, "And how is our friend Hoky
Poky |-Temple Bar.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
Mnckax and Florence.

On one occasion William J. Florence
at the end of a not very prosperous
engagement In San Francisco an
nounced q benefit for himself and his
wife. John W. Mackay happened to
be@in town at the time and wrote to
Florence for one orchestra seat. 1t
was duly sent, as a matter of course,
and Mrs. Florence remarked to her
husband that, considering the friend
ship existing between the two men,
she thought Mr.. Mackay might have
taken a private box at least. "Wait,"
said Florence, "he has not paid yet,
and I am in no hurry" The benefit
took place, Mr.. Mackay came from
Virginia City to occupy the seat he had
taken, and day later he sent Florence
a check for $1,000.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
Unique Venice.

Venice is unique and always as long
as she exists will be unique. The city
is built on III islands connected by be-
tween $50 and 400 bridges. There are
streets, all very narrow except in the
neighborhood of st. Marks, but the
gondola is the universal means of
transportation. When you leave the
station, you find the salt waves of the
Grand canal tapping against the mar
BILE steps and gondolas drawn up
against them like cabs and buses. If
you wish to keep all the illusions you
have cherished about Venice, enter it at
sunset, at the full of the moon-on San
Marcos night If the calendar permits
and depart before daybreak. Then you
will retain in your mind picture Of
the Venice of song, story and tradition
the ideal Venice.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
She Cornered Him.

The city editor. was troubled, not to
say angry.
Hang it ALL" he exclaimed, as he
read the letter addressed to his depart
ment, "my wife has been asking me
that question for the last week, and I
refused to be bothered He looked at
the letter again and jumped out of his
chair. Thunder and guns" he cried,
'ft's her handwriting too! Now that
she has learned the trick she'll make
me settle every social, household and
historical question that comes up, and
I'll be right on hand to take the blame
if I make q mistake"
For long time he remained buried
in thought. Then he resigned.-Brook-
lyn Eagle.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
A FAITHLESS LAWYER.
accepted u Retaining Fee and Then
Played His Client False.


Played His Client False.
A lawyer tells how he once played a
client false. 81 shall have to make q
lawyer out of that boy of mine. I
don't see any other way out of it." de-
clared the we'll known attorney, with a
laugh. He came into my office on his
Way home from school and laid a nick
el down on the desk before me- What
is this for, SON.? asked. Retainer he
answered soberly. Very well,' said l,
entering into the joke What have
been retained uponY My boy dug down
into his pocket and produced q note
from his teacher and placed it before
me without comment. 1t was to the
effect that he had been cutting up and
advised whipping. Now, what would
you adviser asked he in a businesslike
voice after l had read the note and
saw the trap that young rascal led me
into. 4 think that our first move should
be to apply for a change of venue
said 1. Very well,' he answered.
You're handling the case Then we
will turn the note over to your mother
said 1. saw the young imp's face fall
at this, but he braced up and said,
See here, pop, you're bound to see me
through on this, cause you've accepted
my retainer, you knowp 'Pll argue
your case before the court 1 answered,
but you'll have to accept the decision.
1 would not dare to attempt to inf1u-
ence the court Well, 1 pleaded the
boys case, promptly had it thrown out
Of court, and the boy got what he de-
served, good whipping. 1t was the
first time 1 ever played false to
client."-Detroit Free Press.
Amador ledger., 1902-11-21
The Little Finger Nail.

Forty years ago in certain parts of
the United States it was the custom to
grow long nails. l well remember
some of the swells and buffers who
devoted more attention to their little
finger, nails than they did to their
teeth, and often have l seen the fifth
digit with a claw on it an inch and a
quarter in length. The nail was car
ried in stall, and on occasion was
split after the manner of a steel or
quill pen, so that its wearer could sign
his name to a check with it, says a
writer in the New York Press. The
trimming of nails today is an art
which gives employment to many pref
ty women who style themselves mani
cures Nearly every first class, up to
date barber shop has its manicure,
who delights the man needing a shave
or hair cut with an innocent Irritation.
She dresses garishly and has strut on
her that would arouse the envy of a
saddle astride fox chaseress.