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The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29
Threatening to Kill.

Teller, Nov. 24.-A trial lasting three days took place last week before United States Commissioner $. C. HeulOn. Last Wednesday J. J. O'Leary, a Gold Run mining man, was arrested on d charge of threatening the life of J. A. Duffy. also a mining man of the Blue stone. O'Leary was arrested and brought to Teller, number of Sulli- van City citizens being subpoenaed as witnesses. O'Leary was discharge ed. The trouble between the mer grew out of the possession If fur robe which both cla med.
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29
BY Capt. Peter Bayne
"REMINISCENCES 0F Anl 0LD INHALER


about with ease. The great horns Of these animals grow downward and for ward from the head. The head anu neck are very large, and the male grows to an enormous size. lOnt hunter must needs work hard if he saves the hide whole and keeps it clean.
 The writer one day while hunting deer, saw d head of musk-oxen in dis. tant valley. They rsselnbled a flock oi black sheep. There was no wind .l air. and did not know in what direc- tion breeze might spring up. So l waited few hour, and watched then feeding. The larger animals would rise, walk around and lie down again on the opposite side from whence the! had just risen. Their wool IS very lon. and fine: on the neck and shoulders are long. shaggy, black names, giving them the appearance of a sheep in distance. Their legs are short. and their Ions wool makes them appear smaller than they really are.
 A light breeze commenced 10 blow and started tt get nearer the herd. l got into the valley but there was never rock or raise m the ground to hide me from sight of some watchful COW. While some fed, the little black calve, were jumping around and putting each other m playful glce. lay full lenytl on the tundra and crawed along, push ,ng my rifle in front. 1 soon reacheo ground that Was more Favorable My heart leat loud and last with th, unusual excitement. 1 had never seer game like this. 1 had heard stories O. hunting these animals but the hunter had dogs.
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29

find large ga:nr. and you will have to approach them just right, for if you don't your game will approach you. A great black monster will come bound ing at you, stopping every few pxces to size you up. stamping with his great feet. throwing his head back and the tundra over his back in all direc- tiOn,, at the same time trying to use hi, horns. which circle downward unt il he gets near enough for you to see d pair of red and green eyss. You may not have seen the many animals of his kind that are coming up in his rear AS endorsements. A soon as they begin to come up he stands quite quiet until the whole herd has formed half circle facing you: the young and smaller mem bers of the herd are in the rear. 1 am going to retreat with my old muzz!e- loader, and l think you would not try a shot with your 30-JJ.
 The Arctic wolf is the enemy that the mu>k-oX and deer have to guard against. Af,er the deer have started south the wolves will hover on the out skirts of the herd watching for the calves and the young. When the pack is large and hungry they are d. ways hungry-thcy have less fear and make bolder attack. At their first approach un old bull will charge and face the enemy, bounding, stamp n4 and paving. all his larger relative, coming up m h;s rear; behind are the calves ana the young. Then the larger bull, charge the enemy. each retreat in. to his place in the pha)anx. Ma tlves say hat when attacked by a bear the musk-oxeu will kill their assa liant in a short time, goring and tossing him
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29
IN ORDER TO
 NAVE SCHOOLS Judge Gordon Favors
 Incorporation
In View of the Past Experiences of Nome, However, tie PeO.
 pie are Fearful.

Judge Gordon, of Council City, is of he opinion that that town would be beneited by incorporatirn. particularly in the matter of establishing schools. IS it would mean the permanent resi- ,lence of families. At present several families are separated the children at tending school n Nome. Enough licen- ,es are now paid to maintain sufficient school to meet the demand, but they are receivin. no benefits thereIrom. Further, says Jndge Gordon, "pp' si- tiOn has manifesto ed itself against incor- poratjon by business men, who have been afraid that the early experience of Nome during the first days of incor. poralion might be repeated
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29
A Land Navigator, Too.

Capt. Jacob Lindanger left Nome Monday for Oregon creek where he is interested in beuch claim. When he got to Penny river he found that he mad II miles to travel before he reached the claim. Night had settled down and ne Wa, not familiar with the country. put taking the river and the north star lur guide, he struck out, reaching the uampwithout difficulty d little alter mid night Now he thinks that he can navigate the land, aS well as the sea. with the aid of the friendly star.
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29
SECOND MAIL.
 REACHES NOME: Mail Carrier Smith Ar. : rived Thursday Night.
Brought Two Sacks of Mail From St. MiCIlaei...Mad Excel.
 lent Time.

Mail Carrier NJ. l.. V. Smith reached Nome Thursday night at 6:30 o'clock from lsaac's point, Norton bay, with two sacks of To al II ail, havlng n ade the round trip in 12 days. He made the trip from Isaac's point in three and half days actual travelling time There is considerable shore ice in Nor ton bay but the bay is not wholly frozen over.
 R. K. Humber, who carries the mail between Unalaklik and I.aac's Point was met at the latter place. He stated that Post Office Inspector Boyle, of St. Michael, had wired him that there were 500 pounds of Dawson and outside nail at Panama for Nome Calkins X Co.,. the contractors between Nome and Unalaklik. state that this mail should reach Nome about Dec. 22 next.
 The next mail for the outside will leave next Monday morning and weekly thereafter until March 3l next.
 Postmaster Swanton does not believe that there is SO0 pounds of mail ut Tan ana as stated above, an errur, probably. having been made in the transmission of the telegram.
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29
" FELL, old Jack Frost got on

w YELL, old Jack Frost got on XA/ toot last night sure enough.
 w but, as usual, with him. and
 that is the difference between him and nortals, he used white paint to decorate the town. We cant, this 1Nprping' tell whether our window panes are clean or not, for this old art. isI has stained them all with the deli cate tracery of the fantastic figures he only possesses the secret of putting on such canvas. His lace-like designs are inimitable. and while mankind in all ages have viewed with wonder and ad- miration his incomparable work. yet it is always different, though there is a resemblance to his old work, yet this seems better.A.. Perhaps he is improv- ing with aga. I wonder what magic there is in his brush: I marvel at the delicacy of his touch, and the versatility of his genius is beyond my comprehen- sion. He doesn't repeat: no two of his picture, a, 6 tae same, and princes and pauperS are SCI vtd alike
 He was not satisfied tnis time with simply decorating our Windows. aud
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29

and ju-t couldn't find anythin. wrong. But when 1 rolled into my blanket,
 again l found what was the matter: there was no roar of the sea pre- en 1; the son. 1t constantly sings. sometime
 like the croOning of mother to her babe: then like the rumblng of a freight train. only less metallic; anG again when in it's fury like all the voices of Ntptuue's demons chanting their angry churuseS wh le r,d,nn the vicious waves. each higher than the other, upon which they seem 10 move, shaking their hoary heads in the white caps oi their sleeds and filling the air with Il Iacslike spray as if each was shouting his defiance to the arts of man, until they burst their fury on the adamant shore and hasten back with gruans, and perhaps, curses, to add their feroc- lty to the other incoming hosts. That was what was missing. It seemed as If life had gone out of everything, and the appalling stiffness was uverIuwerns. Whether angry or peaceful it's song had become Lart of my being, almost, and il was not there to Hull me to sleep; I could not listen to it's cries and moans and the rhythm of its ceaseless action. The wind may howl now over its im- mersing surface, but bound in its i, y fetlers the waves will rest in pea, until another summers sun, with the more powerful aid of the Japan current, will return it again to our anxious e5 e..
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29

N North Pole river immense B herds of reindeer were found, V while the TO ling hills to the
 northwest are the home Of the musk-OX. He is d native of the soil and does not migrate, like his leet-footed cousin, tue rein ieer. who begins his annual trip about the middle of Septcm- Der. During the middle part Of No- yenber old buck, and few struggling herds may be seen hutryipg along. and the hunter must be alert and quick to get one of these tail-end stra4 glers. It is supposed tha' they reach timber on the northern shore of Hud,on's bay.
 As early as the first of April these hardy animals begin to return, and be- fore spring opens and while the bliZ- zards still rage and the cold is intense, the thermometer often 40 below, have been surrounded by herd of these mild-eyed little animals. .rThen for d 30-:'0 rifle! But in those days we had only the old muzzle-loa Ter. bullet and patch and powder flask, and the nerd would invariably disappear before you Lad q chance to fire more than two shots, your hands being nearly frozen the while. The Yukon hunter may smile as he reads of this kind of hunting; the latter has the moose and timber. no bliZzards. and if the tempe rature is lower he i, II lnJ bn and nowadays he has his 30-3O rife, or heavier caliber.
 The editor says a generation has passed, and in that case l belong to another; the Russian bear inhabited the Yukon Tn my time. But just come and take a trip Tn the great Hudson $ bay region, between blizzards; you will
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29
Judge GundersOn'S IilEeSS.

Writing to THE NUGGET. from Tel Ter, under. date of Nov. r.. Judge Gun derson Of kUugarok precinct, saNs that ne had been suffering from an attack of pneumonia. On Nov. IS Judge Gun deraou was removed to hi, hcau4 4uartero at Mary's Igloo. He states that if he uld not improve m health he wOulG come tp Nome for treatment. The people Of Teller treated him most kindly during hi, stay there.
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29
THE lHURCHES.
CONGREG ATIONAL.

CONGREG ATIONAL. Sunday Morning sermon, II [. m; Sunday school, l2 m.: Chris tian endeavor. G:30 P. m.; Song service. 7:3O D. m: Even,n4 sermon, D. m; Prayer meetings Thursday evenings, \ D. m. C. l.. RYBERG. Pastor.
 CATHOLIC. Suudays-9 a. m., mass in house chapel; 1 1 a. m.. mass and sermon; $ D. III. lecture and benediction. Week days-9 8. m., mass in the house chapel.
 ST. MARY'S MISSION. Hour of service, ll:45 .. Ill.
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29
Mail Via Katmai.

C. J. Boyle. chief clerk of the railway mall service, stationed at St. Michael. under date of Nov. i. writes Postmaster SwantUn as follows: Mail from St. Michael, to kalmal leaves St. Michael on December ]. and January and Feb ruary l. 1903. Only mail addressed via katmai will be dispatched that way. If the people of Nome desire to have mail dispatched via this route they should be informed to spec al y address their mail
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29
Moving Buildings.

Dur.Gg the past week or two no fewer than seven residences have been re- moved from the lower end of town to E ana C streets. The distance from the center of town. together with the deep snow drifts which gather at the east end, is given as the cause of re- muyai.
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29
To Whom It May Concern.

The undersigned desires to notify any and all persons having claims against the tug Kinghurst to present the same to me at my office, 292 Front street, Nome, Alaska, for settlement. From this date no claim vii, be iecog- niZed if contracted without my written order.
 (Signed) F. E. BAE'rHROP,
 Agent for Owners. Dated at Meme, Alaska. Oct. 2th. loO2- loN2vli
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29
Montana Creek is Good.

Pete Fitzgerald, who reached Nome from Candle the ol her day, reports that ,oXes are plentiful, as well as ptarml- -an. He also states that good pros pecis have been found on Montana gre, k
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29

For Sale, for benefit of st. Bernar. Library, legal blanks aud location notices -wh ole sale and retail; station. cry and bibles. St. Bernard Library, .-rOnt Street.
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29

Heated furnished rooms with electric light S.J d month. Wilkinson building, iat AvenGp.
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29

Pool and Hard tables at the Board Of Trade s;,G;.u
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29

Hydraulic pipe speclalty at Oscar WILt's tin shop.
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29
The Old Reliable Hunter

Sells Genuine Old Crew Bourbon anC old Hunter Rye Whisky at &. co bot ie or l2t cents a drink.
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29

Anything in sheet-metal work. Oscar Witt, Front St., opp. Steadman.
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29

Centennlai'o best flour. ''Nol western
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29

sSteam-hcated rooms Sl5 and upward l month. Golden Gate hotel.
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29

Felt shoes, Nome Trading Co.
The Nome nugget., 1902-11-29
ART GLE NJ :.

Y North Pole river immense
 herd, of reindeer were found,
 while the TO. ling hills to the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
The Slavish House.

New York Evening Post.
 The House has meekly accepted the im- portant Senate amendments to the Phil ippine tariff bill. Chief of these was the provision cutting down the Dingley tariff on Philippine products by 9 per cent. When the bill was in the House. such q reduction was declared to be monstrous and impossible. Now the House gulps it without even a wry face II is a fresh illustration of the way in which the pres ont leaders. of the House compel it to play second fiddle. Whether it be the isthmian canal bill. war tax repeal Phil ippine tariff. or Cuban relief. their idea seems to be to push through any kind of crude and undigested measure, and wait for the Senate to nut 1t into proper shape. This may be fun for the Senate. but 1t is death for the House. Even the Senates concession in the matter of the Philippine tariff does not, we observe. satisfy the merchants of Manila. They have met to protest against such wan ton butchering of their trade to make protectionist holiday Tn this country. But, of course. the reply will be a superior re- hinder that they do not know what is good for them Governor Taft does not know: nor does Senator Foraker, who desired to make the reduction 75 per cent. There is one Lodge in charge of the bill; co knows" and the sooner those beg gars in the Philippines make up their minds to do what he tells then the bet ter for them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
An Outside Opinion.

Chattanooga Times.
 Some ambitious politicians in Alabama are very anxious to save the State by throwing themselves into the breach for the Governorship. To an observant out slider this would seem to be a very foolish thing. Governor w. D. Jelks has made a remarkable record since he entered the office. He has made almost a national reputation by his manly attitude upon a number of important questions that have demanded his attention. He displayed qualities of nerve that were refreshing in his treatment of the lynching evil, and in other matters he has exhibited more the character of a statesman and high spirited public servant than the mere of fice-seeking politician. His example for the young men of the State has been de- cidediy elevating and we do not believe that the machinations of the political roustabouts who are seeking to defeat him will win with the good people of his party. It would be unfortunate if the youth of Alabama should be taught the lesson that faithfulness in the discharge of duty. honesty of purpose and single ness of aim for the greatest good to the greatest number are not to be counted in the distribution of honors and rewards. We have been watching Governor Jelks' s course very closely and We have found him filling every measure of merit. He Is entitled to an enthusiastic and over whelming endorsement at the hands of the people
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
- MAKING LYE HOMINY.

One dish which we inherited from the Indians was hominy. As corn was in digenous in this country, and as its cul- tivation was simple and easy, 1t was na- tural for the Indians to make extensive use of it. Having no mills or other means of grinding it, except by pounding it in 'kecho," or mortar, they boiled it and 1t became "safke,'' or hominy. Mixed with the native beans, it became the sue cotash of the Algonquins and other East ern tribes, but the Muskogees used it without mixture. Sometimes they parch- ed and pounded the meal fine and it be- came Apuske, or cold-iour. Mixed with honey it could be kept quite while and was used in their journeys and hunting expeditions. But Safke was their favor- ite dish and their successors inherited it they called it Sooka.
 The old-time country negro cooks had a firm belief that good lye hominy could not possibly be made without the use of nick ory ashes The I've from the ashes of other woods was used. but hickory was considered one of the essentials of good hominy. That is the reason why we seI- dom get any hominy now that tastes as it did when we were a boy. These are still some of the country negroes who make hominy, but they are forced to use ashes from almost any kind of wood and it does not have the same flavor that it used to have.
 And, speaking of hominy reminds us of another war experience. We were quar- tered for a time in a region where there was nothing to burn but pine. Being a cavalry command. we had plenty of corn, but rations were scarce and decidedly monotonous. Being country raised, we longed for hominy "as the hart panteth for the water brooks" and as soldiers all ways had what they wanted. if they could get 1t, 1t was unanimously resolved in our mess that hominy was essential to further well being, and 1t must be lye hominy, at that. To this scribe was as- signed the duty of making it, probably because he had had most to say about it.
 Well, as before remarked, We had noth- ing to make lye of but pine ashes, and to those who know it is hardly necessary to say that they formed a poor substitute for hickory ashes. Having no way to leach the ashes to get lye. We thought 1t would answer all purposes if we mixed the ashes with the corn. There is where we fell down. The corn and ashes were put into the pot with water and set on to boil, but if you imagine that job was a success. you are badly out. It was hard ly a substitute for a success. It was boiled till the corn was soft, but it was not hominy then. It wouldn't skin and it didn't look or taste like the hominy our old negro nanny used to make It be- came soft enough and might have been eaten, but for one fact. We had shovelled the ashes off the ground and the result was that there was more sand than ashes. The worst of it was that the sand insisted on sticking to the corn and re- fused to be separated.
 That job was fiat failure. The horses
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT,
Interesting Notes of Some of Those
 in the Public Eve.

Friends and admirers of the late Gen eral Benjamin F. Butler are again ask ing Massachusetts to erect statue in his memory and again there is outspoken opposition to the project.
 The richest Chinaman in America. Chin Tan Sun, came across the Pacific in the steerage as boy. He married a white woman, and started a lottery business In San Francisco. Now he is multi-mil- lionaire.
 At least twenty-five of the forty-one silver members of the Colorado House of Representatives urge that the next Democratic State Convention name the party candidate for United States Sena- tor. but most of them say it must be Henry H. Teller.
 Two lawyers began to use some pretty sharp language toward each other in court in Charleston, S. C., but were quickly brought to book by Magistrate Memminger, who admonished them and told them that it Twas not the United States Senate in which the case was be- ing tried"
 Previous to appointing General Joe Wheeler to command in the war with Spain President Mckinley consulted the late Senator Davis of Minnesota, about the matter. T think 1t would be a splen- did appointment" said MT. Davis. T am living witness of Joe Wheeler's grit and persistence. During the civil war he chased me like the devil through five States
 The address Of Dr. George Croly, the author of "Tarry Thou Till Come" who died in 1860. is often requested from his publishers. They have adopted this ster- eotyped answer: We have no doubt as to the present abode of Dr. CIoly. as be was good man; but the United States postal authorities have no facilities for sending letters thither."
 The coronation presents to be sent to King Edward by the Sultan of Morocco are of unique character. Many of them are faithful copies by Moorsh artists of the most exquisite works of art in the Moorish museum. Among the presents are included specimens of the Moorish craftsmanship of a thousand years ago. which have never before been reproduced or out of the imperial possession.
 Alexander R. Shepherd who for three years was at the head of the government of the District of Columbia and who spent $40. 100000 in improving Washington. Is returning, millionaire. When he left in 1879 taxpayers called him "boodler'' and charged all sorts of corruption. Many of these citizens. some of whom were al- most bankrupted by his lavish expendit- ures, now say MT. Shepherds work will stand as a monument to him. It is ad- mitted that but for his indomitable will Washington would not be today the beau tiful city it is. Shepherd went to Mexico practically penniless. but was fortunate in mining ventures. He is 67 years old.