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The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
Anthracite coal at Archer, Ewing &
Hospital Notes.

George Dickson, of Solomon river, who was brought to Holy Cross hos pital from Solomon ten days ago, is convalescing.
 John Johnson is in the hospital re- covering from on operation for appen- dicitis.
 F. P. Hubbard Pelul creek min ing man, is also patient in the hos pital. He is doing nicely.
 William Christensen, the sailor shot in the leg a few days ago at Solomon, is getting along nicely and will soon be out.
 F. Cunningham is recovering from the effects of broken leg.
 Dr. Rininger on Tuesday made TO- mile round trip to the head of Nome river, where an employe of the Mic cene company required medical atten- tion. @
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. F.. k. Dunn, wife of the we'll known Ophir creek mining man, Mrs De Leon and daughter arrived on the Senator from San Francisco. They will visit Ophir creek, where MT. Dunn and Mrs. De Leon's sons are engaged in mining.
 Mrs. Eaton, wife of Lieut.. Eaton. U. S. A., St. Michael, is visiting Mrs. George A. Leekley. Mrs. Eaton and Mrs. Leekley were school friends in Helena, Mont.
 Mrs. Gowen, wife of Rev. Ii. II. Gowen, rector of Trinity church, Se- attle, and her two children, who were the guests of Col. and Mrs. Fl. F.. Shields during their stay in Nome, sailed on the Roanoke for Seattle, after enjoying very pleasant visit.
 George B. Grigsby, assistant district attorney. started for the Kuskokwim Thursday evening, accompanied by Duncan McDonell, U. 5. commissioner for that precinct. Mr. Grigsby will be absent about five weeks.
 Mrs. General Mckinney and Miss M. Mckinney, mother and sister of Mrs. T. NJ. Reed, arrived on one ot the late boats, and will spend part of the sum- mer in Nome.
 Mrs. l. N. Chapman, of Alameda, Cal. secretary of the National Fedora tion of Women's Clubs, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. F.. V. Lawten, accom- panied by her daughter, Miss Dolly Chapman.
 R. Lloyd Eaton returned on the St. Paul from a brief visit to San Fran cisco.
 Mrs. R. Lloyd Eaton, who has been quite ill for some time, is again able to be out.
 Pmser Van Slice, of the steamer Dis covery, was Il pleasant caller at THE NUGGET office this week. Mir. Van Slice is an old newspaper man, and he is making many friends on the coast, as well as in Nome.
 Arthur Cole, son of j. J. Cole, left on the Roanoke for Seattle. Mir Cole will enter the Culver, Ind, military institute, and after taking prepara- tory course there will go to Columbia college, New York. MT. Cole made a host of friends in Nome during his residence here, who will always be glad to learn of his success in life. iNODCIl IN uH, u Wtll hllOW II ole-liiuCi and owner of a Dexter creek claim, ar rived on the St. Paul from San Fran cisco, where he spent the winter.
 Charles F. Hoxsie is again in town from Golovin and Fish river, where he and his brother councilman, J. NJ, Calvin, were operating the steamer Fortune Hunter.
 Mrs. J. w. Thorp, of Santa Rosa, Cal, was passenger to Nome on the St. Paul.
 Mrs. Jafet Lindeberg is rapidly re- covering from the effect of broken limb, and is now able to take drive.
 w. J. Langdon leaves today for No. , Inmuchuk, which he will open up. No. is said to be an excellent clai i'm.
 B. o. Wilbur leaves tonight for the kobuk country, on trip of investiga- tion.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
Notice Of Settling Final Account

In the United States Commissioners Court for the precinct of Nome, District of Alaska. Second Division, before Hon. T. NJ. Reed, U. $. Commissioner and ex -ofcio Justice of the Peace
 In the matter of the estate of w. E. Warren, deceased
 Notice is hereby given that E. M. Rininger administrator of the estate Of w. F.. Warren, ment, and filed in said court, his final account of his administration of said estate; and that on Wednesday, the 26th day of August, 1903, at II Nome, Alaska, has been appointed by the said court for the settlement of sad account, Ut which time and place any person interested fin same.
 l.. M. RININGER, 6-H 5tS Administrator.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
k0T zEBUE
iC0rwin Reaches Port
 Thursday Morning.

Steamer Corwin, Capt. West, reached Nome Thursday morning from kotze- Due sound. Capt. West states that the Corwin got in to Kotzebue two days ahead of the Gussie Brown, though the latter reached Nome first on her return : trip. The Corwin landed freight and
 passengers at Deering, Rex, l6 miles west of Deering, and at Keewalik. "The
 Lnmachuk country said Capt West ''is looking good, and the people there now have the utmost faith in its future. It
 is certain that good pay has been found on several claims The Corwin will sail for kotzebue some time this even- ing.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
Drunken Natives Arrested,

Two natives, man and his wife, were arrested yesterday afternoon on the sandspit by Deputy Marshal Lowe. Both were in state of beastly intoxi- cation and fought and kicked like very devils, MT. Lowe receiving severe brTise on the shin from the woman's boots. Both were locked up, and with them two small children. The native. said they bought the hootch from sail ors on the whaler Thrasher, which was in port. As the Eskimos were being brought down Front street in a wagon they yelled, cried and kicked. and were only restrained by force from jumping out of the vehicle.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
Mrs. BairII Dies ali Sea.

Mrs. Bairll, mother of Mrs. A. A. Gordon, of this city, died on the steam ship Centennial, on route to Seattle. Mrs. Gordon accompanied her mother, and when five days out from Nome, Mrs. Bairll became very i'll and died within short time. The body was buried at sea.
 Mrs. Gordon reached Seattle, where every attention was shown her by the Seattle Eagles, of which Mir. Gordon is a member.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
Choice fresh groceries at Goggin's,
On Cripple River.

H. C. Allen, who came down from Cripple river last Thursday. reports much actual mining in that section. Mr. Allen has opened up his claims Nos. and ?, on Stella creek, a tribu- tary of Cripple, about five miles down from Oregon and Hungry creeks. The gold found is coarse, much like Oregon creek gold. There is about s feet of gold bearing gravel, all of which will more thah pay for handling. A hydrau- lie plant has been at work on No. Stella since July l, and the results are satisfactory.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
A Farewell Party.

On Wednesday evening Miss Vera Livermore gave a very pleasant fare we'll party to Miss Helen Marr, who leaves on the St. Paul. Miss Helen will attend school in San Francisco the coming winter. The evening was en- joyably spent playing games, after which dainty luncheon was served.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
His Name Was Berry.

The man who was drowned in Coal creek, a tributary of Solomon river, d few weeks ago, was John Berry, and not Burns, as was reported at the time. Capt. Tronsen knew Berry well. In fact. he left Capt. Tronsen's house for Council anu the latter only learned of his death few days ago. Some of Berry's effects are still in Capt. Iron sens possession. Berry was about 2S years of age, and formerly resided in Los Angeles.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
Ignorance Concerning Alaska.

pr. W. L. White, who recently re turned from brief visit to Puget Sound, says that that section is develop ing very fast. More people are arriv- ing there than ever before in it's history. Every train and boat reaching Seattle is loaded with passengers. There is a great deal of inquiry about Alaska, and the greatest ignorance respecting the country is evident even on Puget Sound.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
Decorations For the Ball.

A. B. hall will be decorated in the Kegoayah Ko2ga colors on the evening of the Senatorial ball. The committee decorations, and all members are re- quested to meet every afternoon in the club rooms and assist in this work. The meal to be served on the evening of the ball will be prepared by the la dies
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
Father JaCquet in Santa Clara.

k. T. Lyng, of the North Western Commercial Co.,, who is now in Nome, states that he met Rev. Fr. Jacquet at Santa Clara, Cal, few weeks ago. The many friends in Nome of Father Jacquet will be pleased to learn that he has fully recovered his health. He made many inquiries of MT. Lyng as to Nome and the people he knew and eX- pressed the most kindly feelings for them.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
Big Foot" Johnson in Town.

Big Foot" Johnson is in town from Big Hurrah, Solomon river. "Big Foot" brought a poke with him, and disposed of it in a liberal way. "Just say" he said, "that Big Foot Johnson says that the Solomon river country is all right, and besides plenty of good placer ground we have lots of quartz, and soon there will be more stamp mills in that section."
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
From Council.

Capt. O. w. Carlson, the old-time Alaskan, who is now engaged in min ing on Ophir creek, is in town. Capt. Carlson states that mining operations are fairly under way on Ophir and the outlook for q big output of gold this year is excellent, despite the late sea son and it's attendant drawbacks.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
NOTICE FOR BIDS.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will let contract for the construction Of Il ditch eight and one-quarter miles upon Cripple river, in the Cape Nome district.
 Said ditch to be one foot deep and six feet wide at bottom, with slope of to l. Plans and specifications may be examined Ut the office Of A. J. Bruner, kimball building. All bids must be in on or before July 27th 1903.
 M. D. BRYANT. Dated, Nome, Alaska, July 18th, 1903.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
Engagement Announced.

The engagement of Mr. H. s. Whit tard and Miss Edyth Blanck is an nounced, and the marriage will take place early next winter. Both the young people are great social favorites and they are receiving the congratula- tions of their many friends. Miss Blanck will sail on the St. Paul for the outside returning next fall.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
SHIPPING NEWS.

Steamer St. Paul reached Nome early Thursday morning from San Francisco which port she left on the evening of July Il. She brought 50 passengers and full freight cargo, The St. Paul will sail for San Francisco tomorrow evening.
 The J. J, Sesnon Co have removed to their new office in the Sesnon build- ing, Barracks square.
 The P. C. s. s. Co. will probably put either the Valencia or the Queen on the Nome run for trip or two next fall.
 Steamer Corwin is billed to sail for Kotzebue points tonight, and the Saddle is due to arrive from that section.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

"Miss Muller, who, for the past year, has been associated with NJ. D. Sam uels, has started in business for her. self Nome News.
 Mir. Samuels wishes to state that the above item is misleading, inasmuch as Miss Muller has never been in his em- ploy.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
Eggs and New Potatoes.

For The Wild Goose Mining Co. em- ployes. The Wild Goose Mining Co. purchased 1900 dozen eggs and 60OO pounds of new potatoes from The Pro- gresso Trading Co. yesterday for their employees. They believe in patronizing local merchants.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

Van Dyke, Principe de Gales, San chez x Haya, BelmOnts, also full line of imported and Porto Rico and domes- tlc cigars at T. J. Nestor's, A. c. Co. $ warehouse, Front street.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
Fever in the kOugarOk,

J. G. Smith reports several cases of typhoid fever in the Kougarok district It is generally of light form, how ever, and no serious cases had devel- oped up to the time he left, July l6.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
Anthracite coal at Archer, Ewing & Co.
For Sale.

Electric Light x Power Company, with all appurtenances. Inquire at N. A. T. & T. Co.'S store, Council City.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
Follow the rush and go to GOggin's.

Fresh beef, mutton, pork, veal, poul try, etc., just received by the Pacific Cold Storage company.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

Steamship Eureka, due Aug. l or ?, will bring cherries, cantelOupes, celery and watermelons for the Diamond Fruit Co.,, 30S Front street.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

Lacey and Marquette whiskies and a fine line of glassware, playing cards and bar supplies. T. J. Nestor, A. C. Co. s warehouse Front street
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

Fresh beef and mutton at Pacific Cold Storage cOmpany's markets, 22S and 344 Front St:
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

A large consignment of fresh fruits and vegetables of all kinds received on late steamers at Bayles X Co.'S, 304 Front Street.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

Corsets designed for all figures made by Mrs. Price; No. 3l6 Front street, up stairs, room :.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

Jas. D. Cain, of Nome river, has opened grocery store at that place in connection with his saloon. Groceries and supplies are sold at Nome prices.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

Outside prices. Diamond Fruit Co.,, 30S Front street.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

Have your watch repaired by A. L. Oell>in, the nugget jeweler, opposite , engine house.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

Cook stoves, largest stock in the city: : must be sold to make room for new stock, at Lang's.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

Four new billiard and pool tables at the Board of Trade saloon. Try them # you want nice quiet game.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
... SPECIAL DINNER -. At Board of Trade Restaurant

A regular course Dinner With change of Menu each day will be served through the week.
 Sunday, July %, 1903.
 REIISHES. Din Pic"les. Queen Olives.
 SOUP. Chicken Gumbo. ConSomme.
 SALAD.
 shrimp.
 FISH. Boiled Salmon Trout, egg sauce.
 ROASTS. Prime Ribs of Beef au jus
 Young Spring Chicken VEGETABLES Sugar Corn Mashed Potneoes DESSERT. Rice Custard Pudding Ice Cream and Cake Cheese Bents Water Crackers Dinner Sl,o0
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

Souvenir spoons and rings. A. L. Delkin, from engine house.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

Complete restaurant outfit for sale. F. $. Lang Co.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

The Pacific Cold Storage company have received large supplies of fresh meats fresh poultry and live cattle.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

Pool and billiard tables at the Board of Trade saloon.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

Artistic nugget jewelry made to order by A. l.. Delkin, Front street, next to Ciaca'c
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

Boys and children's clothing at out side prices at Gus Browns, 2s9 Front street,
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

You can save money by buying y our supplies for Solomon river district, direct from Archer, Ewing & Co.'S store at mouth of Solomon.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

Water and Hydraulic hose at Langs.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

NEAR Lawrence hotel, two gold rings. Owner " may have same by describing property ana paying for this ad. Inquire NUGGET office
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

Counters, tables, stools for sale; F. s Lang Co.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

Anthracite coal at Archer, Ewing &
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
CLASSIFIED
FOR SALE

TEAM and wagon cheap Inquire Capt Ern's | grocery store Sandspit.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

NIANO in first-class condition. Lieut.. Pope, IT Fort Davis.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

Anthracite coal at Archer, Ewing Co.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
FOUND

IN ruins of Golden Gate hotel, a daugerrcotype ! of n woman. Owner may have same by ap- plying to Geo. A. LeelSley, U. $. marShals of flee.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

HOUSE and lot l2x24. barn 2ix2i, building for IT feed. Cheap for cash, Inquire NUGGET office
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25

TWO spars, So and 100 feet respectively. 2-foot
 a butts. Inquire of E. O'Reilly, Exchange Saloon.
The Nome nugget., 1903-07-25
WANTED

DY tirSt-class woman cook. in town on ID creeks. Inquire Mrs. Fischer, Popular lodg ing house, Second street.
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EARLY REPORTS FULLY CONFIRMED.

Topeka, Kan, May 30-RepOrterS who have Just ar
rived from the river say that the vet rising An
unconfrmed report from WamegO and Manhattan, west
OF Topeka, that another rise coming down the
publican and Blue rivers If this is true the situation
here will be greatly intensified.
Fire Chief Wimarth says that the fire the east
side of Kansas in North Topeka rapidly taking
the remaining buildings The fire is going toward the
wind and this will check its progress but there
IS so much burning wreckage floating about that the de
strucon of the remaining houses regarded certain
People the roofs of houses vet heard calling
francay for help tits reported that boats loaded
with people swamped and that dozen or more
drowned.
Shorey another suburb of Topeka, located north
west of the city the reform school, is inundated
The jackson school house shelters 100 people They
tered the building before the became high
now they cannot escape This building is on slightly
raised ground and further takes place the pris
oners be rescued They standing benches
the water covering the floor several feet deep
The Harris elevator also shelters fifty persons. The
water high that is rapidly spreading out over
tie country north Topeka
At midnight earlier estimates of the number dead
are confirmed by refugees coming the city. In the
darkness and Slushing bodies be
and the dead will be counted until food abates
All energies concentrated and relief and
it is impossible this time attempt TO make up
d list of the missing
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was compelled to remain there several
hours, until taken OFF by a skiff.
Asylum in Danger.
The insane asylum is very near the
river on the south side and, on account
Of the rapidly rising water. it is not
improbable the whole institution may
have to be abandoned before morning
The asylum is composed of ten build
ines. and is the biggest public institu-
tion in the state. with about 5000 in
mates. The asylum has already lost its
ice and water supply. and great diff
Guilty is being experienced in conduct
ing the institution. There is no danger
10 the inmates and, when necessity ar
rives, they can be removed to safety.
Nothing Can Be Done.
a. F. Baldwin who. at great risk of
his life, crossed in boat to the north
side, returned at 10 o'clock tonight and
reports that nothing possibly can be
done TO save the city from burning.
Miss lola Troutman. sister of ex-
Lieutenant Governor Troutman, was
rescued with her aged father late to-
night. The two people had spent the
entire day on the roof of their house
and We're just about 70 drop into the
water when aid came.
Chief Of Police Dof, Thomas Page
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TOPEKA. Kan. Nay 3O.-PeopIe who
did not leave North Topeka last
night when they had a chance are
now in the greatest danger of losing
their lives. As far as can be estimated
at this time over 500 people are beyond
reach of rescueTs. The Kansas river is
rising at the rate of three inches an
hour. Thirty are known to be dead.
and the list viii be much larger. Hun
dreds are missing. People are drown
Sg and others are burning 10 death. IF
any portion of North Topeka escapes
destruction by flood it seems tonight
as though fire would finish the work
The large lumber yard of Jonathan
THOMAS caught fire this afternoon. and
whole blocks of houses are burned
Burning houses are floating through
the streets and setting fire to others
It is reported that the Union Pacific
depot and hotel have been burned.
There is no possible way of quenching
the flames. Aside from the Tact that
the loss of life win be appalling, the
property loss viii be S3,OO0,00O or more.
Nobody can tell just what has been de
stroyed- The water extends around
Shorrey and other suburbs
Escape Impossible.
Every foot of North Topeka. inhab-
tied by 10000 people. is under water.
The current IS so swift that no boat
can live in it. Several thousand pe0-
pie have escaped to the south side and
are being cared for as well as possible.
The remaining large number have not
yet been accounted for. They have been
seen on tops of houses and waiting for
the water to sUbside or be rescued.
They are safe only so long as the houses
stand
Below town scores of men are in tree
tops yelling for help.
Thousands of revolver shots and
screams have been heard on the north
side-signals for aid
Death Seems Certain.
Women and children in the west part
of North Topeka, where the water is
probably deeper than at any other point
in that immediate part of the city, are
standing on the highest points in reach,
and yet in water to their necks. It is re-
ported by men who have been in SIGHT
of the disaster that hundreds of people
there are suffering and sick. The cur
mt is so strong that oars are useless
and early in the afternoon a gang was
being organized to row as far in there
as possible and then to swim the rest
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NORTH TOPEKA SWEPT OUT OF
EXISTENCE BY FIRE AND FLOOD
So Far Known $50 Lives Been Lost and Many More Are
in DangerNo Chance Rescue the
Unfortunate Victims.

( without food or shelter since early last
/ evening.
: Several Of the persons rescued told
I of witnessing the drowning of persons
( during the day The names of the
drowned cannot be given tonight, as it
is impossible to ascertain the correct
number Of the victims VIII Wright,
who manned one of the boats. told of
the death OF a mother and child which
he witnessed. and which so affected
! him that he could not continue his
work His story is as follows:
Woman Swept Away.
Il was just returning with a woman
and two children from a house near
North and Harrison streets. AS was
! coming back. in house on Van Buren,
street woman with a child climbed
out on the porch and attempted 10 get
into the boat The small boat I had
was filled to its capacity and it would
have been impossible for me to have
done anything if I had tried The wo-
man. was swept away in the current
before my eyes"
Business in Topeka is practically at
standstiH because of Memorial day.
and most of the stores We're closed the
greater. part Of the day. The flood and
the condition of the sufferers took the
attention of everyone to the exclusion
of everything else An army of men
was engaged in the relief work. and it
would be idle to attempt 10 place an
estimate on the immense number res
cued by their efforts
No Boats obtainabIe.
Al day long the need Of boats was
felt The Kansas river ordinarily is a
very shallow stream. and there are no
boats Of any size obtainabIe.
The small boats can not be reved
against the swift current which sweeps
the streets. If a steam launch were
at hand many people would be saved
who are now facing certain death.
At the Chicago Lumber company's
yards A. B. Belts. wealthy citizen
and member Of the legislature. had
gang of men engaged nearly an dav
in making scows that kept comm,1nica-
ton open on the bridge that connects
the two parts Of town. The scows are
clumsy affairs but they played a most
important part in the work of the dav.
Oakland. a suburb five miles north
east of Topeka. is deserted, The peo-
pie began leaving at , o'clock this
afternoon after having been warned by
tbs. city engineer.
At I O'Clock the water from the river
hacked UP over the street car tracks
in East Topeka. near the Santa Fe
shops.
Warned in Time
The warning for the people between
Brewer street and the river to set out
was not made moment too soon. as
that part of the city is tonight com
petely flooded. Farther out between
Ennis and Benton streets, the water
rose early in the afternoon. In this To-
cality several people are stin IL, dan
gerous positions Tt is asserted that
the police have all the boats under
their charge and that the houses in
this district are given this much pro-
lection. The houses in this section are
being looted, and the police are trying
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