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The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
A VERDICT OF
 HOT GUILTY
A Jury In the Case Of tie United States Against w. T. Pratt
 Exonerates Defendant.

The case of the United States vs. w. T. Pratt charged with assault with q dangerous weapon was tried yesterday in the district court. Pratt, it will be remembered. two weeks ago struck Geo. Schultz with poker, gouging out his left eye, tue allaIr being the result of a quarrel. The case went to the jury last night and a verdict of not gully was returned.
 Before a jury was obtained the panel Was exhausted and q special venie was issued. the following being summoned: F. 5. Lang. F. IT. Thatcher. D. ]. Her gan, H. F. Tomlinson. J r.. Crane. Y. J. Hubbard, and the jury finally was sworn as follows:
 J. Atkinson, Fred Wright, w. Snyder, John Kirk, Charles Nogel, Ed .Ione-, F. C. Copper, w. E. Hastings, II. T. Dumar. C. NJ. Lambert, II. Tomlin>cn, J. F. Crane.
 r. C.. Sullivan. Albert Fink and C. II. Clegg represented Pratt. District Attorney McGinn bein. assisted by T. N andtrS
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23

However. from present indications, nc estimate can safely be made as to the probable value or riches of that creek. The hills and benches will perhaps be the best diggingS in that locality.
 Ut is understood that good pay has been found on the right limit ot Boulder. A large number Of steam. drawers are at work up there as well as on Kougarok river. At the present time there are some 200 people pros pecting in the district.
 Ut is 10 be hoped that the uniniti- ated will keep out of Kougarok this year. There are enough there now for healthy and legitimate prospecting and those people here now show by their labor the faith that is in them. The hundreds of laymen on wild cat claims in this district in 1901 have done un- told injury, but it will all come out well, for all is well that ends well.
 We have no towns of any size. kou- garok City has only four mud and can vas igloos. At Mary's Iyloo there is quite burg. being at the head of nav lration. Mary's IglCO will undoubtedly be of prominence and indeed of import ance if the Kougarok fnltills what it now promises. It is the base of supply, the terminus of the steamers on one hand and of the polling boat, and canoe, on the other. Nearly all trade from here gees to Teller as that is nearer than Nome and an easier trail. "
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
SCHOOL BOARD
 HOLDS MEETING
Has Had Printed at a Cost of S21S q Pamphlet Giving the Names of
 Pupils and Directors.

A regular meeting of the Nome school bt ard was held in Trustee Chambers office Tuesday afternoon. Routine business only wa, transacted, such as approving several bills and airing the reports of teachers. The services of Mrs. Steele and NJ. N. Kim ball, night school teachers, will be dis continued on the last of this month. Two janitors will also be discharged.
 The number of hours of school came up for discussion, but nothing definite was arrived at.
 Two hundred and fifty copies of the school boards pamphlet of general information were delivered at the meeting. the balance of the ; 5O0 to be delivered by Thursday next. The pamphlet contains l6 pages: l,2OO copies are to be furnished with en- veiopes and stamps, at cost aggre- .aIinw $.2J. Cupie5 are tr be sent to each of the members of congress, the balance to be distributed at large.
 A b,ll of |. J. ark for b)OO lCr rent of has hall for school purposes during the winter of 1900 0l, before the school boa d was legally incorporated, came up for considerable discussion, 1t hay ing been stated that the blli had lain on the table since January or February and that something ought to be done with it before the old board retired. None of the board seemed to know what to do with it. MT. Park had sent the bill to Washington. where it had been refused, and the question arose as to whether the school board had any legal right to pay bills contracted be- tole it, inauguration. Mr. Park was willing to settle for $2j0. The matter was laid over until tonight, when the board will meet for the last time. prior to the insta latiun of the newly elected board and the retirement of the old one.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
May or Gisse to Be D,ncd.

4 nun 'er cf -ca4r:rcu ale .''c, t. ue tho.,,.,ta .a .,.ca.. .ns l'.. a t.o- qurl 10 ue given to May'l G.,-t C. h.. retirement from off Q. The cate I. set for next Saturday evening at the Hotel Lawrence. lie committee on arrange ment, is composed oi Councilman Good rich, :. Y. jcrrcy7 and CIpt. G. E. Baldw n. Ahout leo invitations have been o,uo q, ai q u osr de,irous If at teuoln. thc olmcr arc tcJues. rd .o notify either x. 5. Solntr. at tie Bauk of Cape Nome. or C. (. Cow den. at the Alaska Banking and Safe Deposit Com pan., on or before Thursday, April A, at uLOn.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
Nougarok District WEI Make
 q Record for Itself.
CREEKS GARRY PAY
Niagara, Coarse Gold, North Fork, Harris, Henry, Lillian, Taylor, rIackiin and Others in That Section Are Coming to the Front.

Judge GundersOn of Kougarok pre- days, is confident that his section will in the near future become a large gold producer. Men have been prospecting quietly for year past, and they now know something about the values oi the several streams. To NUGGET reporter Judge Gundersen said:
 While very litlle prospecting has vet been done in the Kougarok district it is sile to predict that m less time than year it will be second in i'm purtance rU only one or possibly two districts. With the exception of the pay creeks on Pilgrim river no gold ba, been founi on the south and east of the Ku,a,rlcm and NoXapaga rivers. and nothing west of the watershed o1 the Kouyarok river. But it is now clear that good diggings have been found on kougalok rNer beginning about h or 20 mlle, from it's mouth anu running up l5 miles anu likely further, that is to say from the mouth of North Fork to some distance above Columulu and Washington creeks.
 'The following creeks carry pay. ac- cording to the most reliable lntorma- ton oblainabie from people who have prospected the ground and who are willing to spend two years Ur more to demonstrate that they are not building air castles: Niagara, Coarse Gold, North Fork, Harris, Henry, Lillian Taylor, Solomon, Macklin, Stevens, Columbia, Homestake and numttr ol small tributaries. These creeks are a un Kou.arok river. Quartz and Dahl creeks are being extensively prospecled this winter and considerable gold will come out of there during the season. Boulder creek has not prospecled as well as was anticipated last tall; but It maintains it's reputation Tor rich spots.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23

where Mir. Miller visited his brother, George J. Miller. for day or so. Mr. Miller reports the trails in excellent shape. though the ice has left the shore at Topkoll and portage must be made.
 White men and natives are still searching for John II. Morley. the missing Timber roadhOuse keeper, who was reported lost in the last issue "t the NUGGET.
 The natives at Churuk are killing seal in large numbers.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
Ben Riverman Loses His Life
 at Fort GibtOn.
CABIN CAUGHT FIRE
His Partner JOIln Sullivan Is Also Burned ard Hay Die-An Interest ing Batch of the Latest Photographic News Received By the Nugget.

Fort Gibbon, April 9.-A cabin oc- cupied by John Sullivan and Benjamin Riverman caught fire shortly after l O'clock last night. Both men were in bed. Riverman woke up first and col lapsed on the floor. Sullivan tried to get him out, but failed, being terribly burned himself about the face and hands. Rlverman was burned to q crisp. Sullivan is in the hospital and may die.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
No Saloon Jurors.

District Attorney McGinn has been objecting, it i, said. to the men called as jurors on special venireS. notwith- standing he fact that at least two special veni, es fl late nave embraced a number of the best renreS ntative business men. Yesterday morning alter Judge Wickersham had ordered a special venire issned for six men. he emphasized the fact that he did not want jurors who were picked up in salOunS.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
SENATORS RAISE:
 OBJECTIONS
In the rlatter of the Removal of Judge Moves From the Bench
 Impeachment Necessary.

Fort Gibbon. April News has been received here from Washington that Il hitch has arisen in the matter of the removal of Judge Arthur H. Moves from the hcrch. Senators have raised the question whether Moves can be re- moved by lhe president, holding that impeachment proceedings are neces. sary.
 Until this question is decided no new judge can Ee appointed for the Eagle district.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
Had a String On.

Washington. Feb. 222.-It is now an- ticipated that the house committee on public buildings will not allow the promised appropriations for the build- inss at Tacoma and Spokane.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
Charges Dismissed.

In the United States commissioner : court yesterday the charge of larceny preferred against R. Marshall was dis missed, it being shown by the prose-
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
China Complacent.

Penkin, Feb. 23.-The Dowa.er Elm press gave an audience today to Sir Robert Hart, the financial agent of Great Britain, Bishop taver and NJ. POttkotiletf. of the Russia-C Chinese bank. This is the first occasion of an audience being given by the empress to any foreigners not members of the diplomatic corps or connected with some special mission.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
PRICE $ CENTS

cutiOu'S own witress that Inc coal allcged to haze been ~to.cu wa, Gei,y- cred to Marshall at Fort liavi@. 4 similar charge aga u:,; |. r. 3in WaS also dismissed, without exam n Wit. nnASns
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
A r1illion Dollar Fire.

New York, Feb. 22.--One of the most memorable fires that has ever occurred in this city has just been subdued. The Park Avenue hotel is entirely de. stroyed, and is also the great structure known as the 7lsJ regiment armOry. The loss is over million dollars. Eighteen bodies have so far been e. covered and over fifty are known to have been seriously injured.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
TiiIman Still Smarting.

Washington, D. C., Feb. 27-Senator TiIman smarts under the withdrawal of the presidents invitation to dine with Prince Henry. He iniimateS that President Roosevelt cannot properly upbtaid him for his course, remarking that if the pl esident had been given the lie direct he, lCO. would have suspended parliamentary rules to resent the in suit.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23

Don't fail to get some fine Eastern oysters for dinner at the Pacific Cold Storage Conn anN'>.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23

Annual exhibition of children it stage and fancy dancing Of Prof Goetmer Dancing Academy, at Golden Cate hall, Friday evening. April 25, at s D. h., sharp. General dancing will follow. Boxes on sale at hotel fiice.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
Resumes Diplomatic Relations. |.

New York. Feb. 22.-It is officially announced that diplomatic relations have been resumed between France and Venezuela, and that conn ercial con ventiOn has been agrten upon. which provides for mutual and most favored nation treatment.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
Schooner Turns Turtl

Victoria. Feb. 24.-The k. |. Morse. the smallest schooner in the Victoria sealing fleet and owned by Bishop & CessIord. of this city, was struck by a >quall off the Oregon coast and turned turtle. George Donaldson was drowned. The rest of the crew were taken off by the schooner Penlope. This is the fourth schooner of the fleet that has met with disaster, Morse and Pawn total wrecks and the Oscar and Hattie badly damaged.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
General Long Promoted.

San Francisco, Feb. 22.-General F. Long, who has been acting a> trans port agent for the government, at this port, is leaving for Washington to take full charge of the land and water trans por,ation service of the UuIted States navy.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23

Gus Browns great reduction sale is a winner. The d, relict accounts which are to be sold to the highest bidder are causing some comment as to the idenl- ity of the debtors, who include all classes from the man who shines in society to the bedrock millionaire.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
Heavy Snow Storm.

ughkeepSie, N. r.. Feb. 24.-The Hudson river valley district is expert encing today one of the worst storms since the blizzard of 1888. A steady fall of snow has prevailed since yester- day morning, and l5 inches have fallen since nOUn.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
The Pope to Interfere.

Rome, Feb. 24.-Pope Leo told Cardi- nal Ferrata today that he is anxious to settle the Philippine religious question, because delay iS favorable to the Protestant propaganda, which is being conducted with great zeal. His hOli- ness is preparing a list of American Catholic bishops to supersede the old Spanish bishop; and to occupy the new sees that will soon be established in the archipelago.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23

The Farrell Co. is still reducing prices. Here are a couple of big bar gains: Wrappers Sl.00. all wool serge skirts $5 CO.,
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23

Lamont's chrystallized eggs. 15 cents per can, Log Cabin Store.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23

EreiShung 10 creeks O. about town Fox Transfer Co.,. 10 Steadman ave.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
East Coast News.

w. A. Miller and Jack McAllister r ret. .,rncd Saturday Light from Chin.k,
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23

l0-in. canvas hose, 12tc. per foot. Log Cabin Store.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23

Coal Contracts Bought. Josh K. Mcintyre (; Co.,, Sandsp;t.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
Bank nanager Dead.

Dawson, Y. T., Feb. 2S Thomas McMullen, assistant manager of the Dawson branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce., died few days ago of Bright's disease. The funeral was held today under the auspices of the local lodges of the Arctic Brotherhood and the Eagles, of which societies deceased WAS a member.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
Dredger Damaged.

Seattle, Feb 2S.-The Puget Sound Dredge and Bridge Company dredge san Diego was damaged 10 the extent of $50.GO0 in Seattle harbor during i. storm last night.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23

Flour? See Nome Trading Co.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23

Seven cans fruit Sl, Log Cabin store.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23
Coronation Cost,

London, Feb. 2S.--Civil estimates place the cost of the coronation at El GOO GOO.
The Nome nugget., 1902-04-23

Glass, all sizes, Log Cabin store.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-07-26
MRS. CLELIE c. TODD,
SISTER-IN LAW OF LINCOLN, DIES IN
NEW ORLEANS.

There was calledto her reward in heaven
on Tuesday last woman who had seen
no little part of this states troublous his
tory of the past fifty years.
In the death of Mrs. Clelie Cecie Todd
one more link in the chain that binds the
past with the present has been severed.
Mrs. Todd was the daughter of G. E. Roger
Her mother was of the Del hommer family,
wealthy planters of st. Charles parish,
and among the first settlers of this state.
She was born in st. Charles parish in 1886.
Educated in convent. In early woman
hood married to Mrs. Abraham Lincoln's
brother, S. B. Todd, who fell at Shiloh
while CALAMITY defending the cause he
had espoused. He was member of the
Crescent Blues. A few months later Mrs.
Todd was called upon to console the widow
Of her husbands brother, Captain Todd,
who sealed his devotion to his country
with his life at Baton Rouge, La. At the
close of the war Mrs. Todd found herself q
widow with four small children and the
wealth of her family decimated by the
ravages of war. Resolutely and braveiy
she stood between her children and want
rearing them to manhood and womanhood.
She was ever kind and ready to help the
afflicted. Mrs. Todd during the so often
met her illustrious brother-in-law, A. Lin
coin, and held many spirited arguments
with him. Mrs. Todd entered the mint
service as adjuster in July, 1882 and for
the past twenty years has been a faithful,
patient worker, ready to assist or give ad-
vice to the younger and less experienced.
". o. Pieayune.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-07-26
SHERIFF SALE.
HENRY KOCH
VS..
CHRISTIAN SONNEMAN EFT AIS.
State of Louisiana, Parish Of Iberia, 10th
Judicial District Court.


Notice is hereby given that hy virtue of
writ of Fieri Facias, issued ont of the
above entitled and numbered matter, |.
George Henderson, Sheriff, through +. j.
Mestayer Deputy Sheriff, have seized and
will offer for sale and will sell FOR CASH
to the last and highest bidder, at the frost
door of the Court House in the town of
New Iberia, Parish of iberia. between le-
gal sale hours, on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 1902,
the following described property, to-wit !:
First One certain lot of ground and inn
provements, situated in New Iberia, Par
ish of Iberia, State of Louisiana, having a
front on Main street of sixty-six feet and
five twelfths of a foot, by depth on the
upper line of one hundred and fifty seven
| 8-l2 feet and depth on the lower line of
one hundred and seyenty-five 6-12 feet,
and sixty-four feet on the rear line, boun-
ded on the northwest by lot of HI. Couguen-
helm, on the northwest by Main street, on
the southeast by lot of Charles Poirson,
and on the south by the lot of Louisa Son.
neman hereinafter described.
Second. A tract of land and improve
ments situated in Iberia Parish, on the
public road leading from New Iberia to
Loreauville, described as lots and 10 in
plat of survey made by W. A. Heirs con-
tanning thirty-six $4,000 arpents more OIL
less, and bounded as follows on the north
by the public road, on the south by the
lands of Leitmeyer and Geo. Broughton
on the east by the lands of Jules Mouhol
and on the west by lands of the Spencer
estate.
Third. One lot of ground and improve
ments situated in New Iberia, Iberia Par
ish, La, measuring sixtyfour feet from
on Charles street, by depth of one hun
dred and sixty-two feet, bounded ON thu
northwest by lot of Hayem Coguenheim
northeast by lot of Christian Sonnemar
above described, on the southeast by 10
Of J. G. Bolden and on the southwest b.
Charles street.
To pay and satisfy the sum of Fou
Thousand eight hundred and Fifty-fv,
Dollars and Seventy One cents debt, witt
interest at 8 per cent from January LIST
1902, until paid, and the further sum o
Six Hundred and Sixty Eight Dollars, wit
per cent per annum interest from Ma
9Th, 1902, until paid, and 10 per cent. AT
torney's fees on said amounts in principa
and interests and all costs of these pre-
, ceedings.
Given officially this 9Th day of July
!: d. 1902. GEO. HENDERSON, Sheriff,
Il per f. J. Mestayer, De put
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-07-26

of Trustees of the town of New Iberia
that from and after 3lst day of December
A. d. 1902 any person or persons, cor
poratOn or firm who shall engage in the
sale of alcoholic or malt liquors, wine, beer
or other Intoxicating liquors within the
corporate limits of the town of New Iberia
shall be liable to a license tax of Five
Hundred Dollars for each business or firm
for each calendar year, the same to be
collected in the same way and manner as
other corporation licenses. Be it further
ordained that any one beginning business
after the first day Of July each year shall
be subject to only one half of the above
license.
Thus done read, adopted signed and
of July A. d. 1902.
JOHN FISHER,
Mayor.
1t was moved by Mr.. Dnpre, seconded
by Mr.. Renoudet and carried that Mr..
G. +. Colgin be elected police officer of
the City of New Iberia and that he be al
lowed and paid the sum of Forty Dollars
per month.
1t was moved by Mr.. Dupre, seconded
by Mr.. Renoudet and carried that a YOU
cher be drawn in favor of Mr.. J. b. Fin
ney for the sum of Twelve and 50-lG0
Dollars to be used in purchasing a small
rifle to kill dogs.
1t was moved by Mr.. Dupuy, seconded
by Mr.. Guillot and carried that the meet.
ing adjourn until the next regular meet
ing.
Al. CAMMACK, JOHN FISHER,
Secretary. Mayor.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-07-26
Examinations Of Teachers.

NEW IBERIA, La, July 23d, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that; in accord
ance with instructions from the State Su
perintendent of Education, examinations Of
applicants for certificates to teach in the
public schools of this parish will be held in
the parlors of the High School in New
Iberia, on August Goth and 21st 1902, SEES
sions to open at 10 O clock A. M. daily; al
persons intending to apply are instructed
to notify me without delay of their inten
ton.
In addition to questions upon schoo
management and other ordinary questions
usually propounded, there will be a few
on teaching methods, and some general
questions about the constitution of the
United States, and the constitution o.
the State of Louisiana.
l.. 0. HACKER,
Parish Superintendent
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-07-26
~
INTERMISSION.
POISONING the System.

1t is through the bowels that the body is
cleansed Of impurities. Constipation
keeps these poisons in the system, caus-
ing headache, dulness and melancholia at
first. then unsightly eruptions and finally
serious illness unless a remedy is applied.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers prevent this
trouble by stimulating the liver and pro-
mote easy, healthy action of the bowels.
These little pills do not act violently but
by strengthening the bowels enable them
to perform their own work. Never grippe
or distress. Sold by Jno. r. Taylor.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-07-26

AL &. Field, the we'll and
favorably known actor, has de-
parted from the stage for the pres
ent, and entered the field of poll
ties, being the Democratic candi-
date for Mayor of Columbus, Ohio.
We wish him success.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-07-26
Wa take nleasnre in calling

| we lake pleasure III cdlllHS
the attention of our readers this
week to the advertisement of the
Southwestern Louisiana Industrial
Institute which appears in our col
umns. This young institution
made such rapid strides in her
onward progress during the past
year, and has already assumed
so prominent position among the
state institutions of learning, as to
entitle it the careful consideration
of all fathers and mothers in
Louisiana who have children to edu-
cate. The buildings, equipment,
appointments, and conveniences of
the Institute are said to be unsur-
passed in the South, and its fac
ulty is made up of young men and
young women alive to the best
interests of the students and ia
miliar with the most recent and
improved methods of instruction
in all manual training branches.
The four industrial courses OHered
by the Institutute commend them
selves in a special manner to our
people. In this day of commerce
ialism, men have come to realize
that the industrial avenues Of life
offer more and better opportunities
for success to the large number of
us than the learned professions.
Accordingly, great demand has
arisen for the creation Of schools
capable of giving to our young peo-
pie training specially adapted to
industrial vocations. AS result
South Louisiana has been favored
with such an institution, one OF
which we are all proud.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-07-26
Sares n DIOnsaM's Lift

To have given up would have meant
deth for Mrs. Lois Cragg, of Dorchester,
Mass. For years she had endured untold
misery from severe lung trouble ahd OBJ
stinate cough. "Often," she writes, 81
could scarcely breathe and sometimes
could not speak. All doctors and rem
edies failed till l used DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption and was COM
pletely cured" Sufferers from Coughs,
Colds, Throat and Lung Trouble need this
grand remedy, for it never disappoints.
Cure 10 guaranteed by Estorge drug store.
Price soc and $1.0O. Trial bottles free.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-07-26

Ashley Cooke and Thomas Laud-
erdale OF Greenville, Miss. were
hanged last Tuesday for the muir
der of Que Wray Strong. Pressure
was brought on Gov. Longino to
commute the death sentences to
life imprisonment, but to no avail.