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The Nome nugget., 1903-09-16

The press of Alaska stands unit for the district convention to be held at Juneau, October 26, 1903.
 It Is matter of vital importance to all Alaska that she express in some way that will show unity her de- mands for her constitutional rights. What isn't worth asking for isn't worth getting, and Uncle Sam will hardly do much in the line of future improve
 mcnt unless there local demand for it. The only way to crystaze the local sentiment and to express the feelings of the people is by the way of pub lie convention. TIE NUGGET voiced it's sentiments in the matter in the last issue as the editor did at the Trans Mississippi convention. The convention can have but purpose and that is to get such matters ntelligenty before the people and thus get the mat ter before congress. With practically an unanimous sentiment in favor of certain changes there can be
 little question to what congress will o in the mat ter The convention therefore should be thoroughly representative. The business and mining interests of all Alaska should to it that it expresses the vic ions of Alaskans the questions of territorial government and improved roads and harbors. It ought to be a convention tho sentiments of which will be felt all through the States and reach to Wa hington. Alaskans have Teen too busy too modest attend to these matters. Alaska is of the great states of the Union. Alaska is already the greatest mining district in the country. Alaska has intelligent and patriotic people as can be found in any part of the Union Alaska wishes to remain a part of the greatest nation in the world but Aaskans think that their interests ought to be considered and their wishes consulted at least to moderate extent in determining the affairs of this great country. THE NUGGET deems much of the kicking against the fed eral government both unwise and foolish. We sim ply think the people of Alaska have right to ex press themselves and are entitled to o self-government. Hence we believe that the cal fol the convention ought to beaccepted by.a!l parts O Alaska. Nome is entitled to more delegates tha:any other town in Alaska, and at thats probably enttet to more than the call states, but Nome is willing tc work with all other Alaskans for the common good Alaskans have rights in common for which be lieve that all personalities can be dropped and fo, which all can work. TIE NUGGET, therefore, pub fishes the call for the convention and urges all oya citizens to plan and work for its success. With strong convention voicng the sentiments of the peo pie of Alaska, good results may be expected
The Nome nugget., 1903-09-16
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE.

OF UNCLAIMED FREIGHT AND BAGGAGE. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, common carrier, doing business in the district of Aaslla, will sell at public auction the follow ing described personal property for its just and reasonable charges for transporting same, and for it's labor. care and attention bestowed upon the same. or such part thereof will be Suifi- cent to pay such charges The following is description of said personal property with the marks thcreon
 BAGG AGE bundle bedding, no mark sack othing. no mark sack clothing, marked M. Angevine sack mulduks, no mark sack clothing, no mark sack cooking utensils. no mark bundle tent and clothing, no mark robe, no mark sack clothing. mark sack clothing. marked Newman valise . bag clothing, marked J. 7, Clemens bundle bedding. no mark '-s-t bag clothing, marked K I s No. @ trunk. marked J. H. Vandcrsteins telescope grip. no mark fellow valSc. no mark
 telescope grip, no mark trunk, no mark trunk marked Cortez Reymo Cor Reynolds) yukon stove
 FREIGHT. case, marked Tom Deering roulette table stoves, marked J. F. Giese slot machines. no mark Said sale will be held in front of warehouse No, 9 of the Jno. J. Sesnon Co. in the warehouse yards of said company on second street, in lvO3, at the hour Of II o'clock am.
 ALASKA COMMERCIAL Co.
 By J. K. HANSEN. Managing Agent. Date of first publication. August p, 1903" WS~
The Nome nugget., 1903-09-16
THE ESKIMO NOT A VAGRANT.

The Eskimo as seen by the outsider the preju- diced sourdough and the Eskimo as seen by the men who have been taken care of by them in midwinter. when there were no white man to help them, two different men. Those who see him merely as a lazy, good-natured, ignorant savage can hardly think of him as the men think who have been rescued and taken of by the Eskimos. Far from being selfish, he is always brotherly in his instincts and kindly in his disposition The men who have been out on the trai and have been far beyond the help of white men, cannot gay too much of their hosp- talty and kindness to strangers. little dirt more or less does not prejudice those whom they have helped against them,
 case in point i: that of the two Teller men who were recently blown out to sea in their Peterboro Tbey were carried straight to Kings island, where they rescued and taken care of by tho Eskimos It will be hard to get those men who were the recp- snts of their kindness, and who were rescued from watery grave by them. to think or speak otherwise than kindly of the Eskimos. That sort of thing they have done repeatedly in this country. Scores of lives have been saved by them. Sourdoughs can hardly feel as General Funston has publicly expressed Mnaslf toward the Eskimo long as they have been
The Nome nugget., 1903-09-16

, \. 4 NUGGET hereby guarantees a circulation double che combined circulation of all other papers published "a Northwestern Alaska Adve tising contracts
 will be made subject to this guarantee.
The Nome nugget., 1903-09-16
A CONVENTION CALL.

To THE CITIZENS OF ALASKA:
 The necessity for united action the part of the c
 , of Alaska on important questions pertaining the
 rc now being agtated and the urgent need for decid
 what IS to be demanded, a right from congress umps this call for non-parsan convention composed of delegates elected by the people,
 Such convention met in Juneau October, 1899, and much was accomplished of benefit the district. But feeling remains that have not constitutional rights. to get intelligent united action all questions pertain ing to the present welfare of the district that the District Central committee, selected by the above ioned convention calls upon duly qualified and instructed delegates of the whole of Alaska meet in person and without proxies, the city of Juneau Monday the 26h day of October 1905 10 o'clock a. in non-partisau to deliberate and take such action on all .ios that may be brought up to them may wise
 The following apporonment of delegates has been apre to by the committee:
The Nome nugget., 1903-09-16

The1NCGGET is oh sale at the following towns in North wcsern Alaska where subscriptions and advertisements win also be received:
 Solomon |, ... .... . . . ....... C. w. Thornton Bluff - Chechaco Mercantile Co. %a,inik ... ...........-.N x. C. Co., (Postotce) White Mountain ....................H. II. G. Lghtfoot t,s,nc c. A. Adams Kane House. Nome River. . '; Sr, tiorsIai C.,ndIe City .......... l.. l.. Mason Teller ...... .- ........-... T. c. Wilson Seattle .. - John Mccarthy, PIP Columbia St l;t Michael ..-"J. H. James
The Nome nugget., 1903-09-16

kindly and helpful So. often .toTdr ly A~A They have earned and deserve betles |Tament tlarf that
 implied in his report. He ma, be something of a nuisance, but vagrant hardlS. Rs tfpsnh h&, Low n living most of the time.,. He dtcsASr fkS for tie future often, but neitheT do scores oS6issaen. ,as fshe', hunts and makes cugies The long, bard wih' ter finds him often unpreBared, White people have tohclp them some. so4sey have to help the blacks of the South and the beggars. of the Orient When compared with those who have 10 get occasional help from white people, the Eskimos do pretty well. Bet ter thousand times to teach them to help them selves by some better method than to declare them vagrants.
The Nome nugget., 1903-09-16

A few weeks ago it seemed if universal peace would prevail for some time. Today it looks as if Japan and Russia might get into scrap most any time while Turkeyis apparently the edge of dis ruption. The American vice consul was reported as sassinated at Bierant late in August and the Amer ican squadron Brooklyn San Francisco and Machias were sent to the nearest port, with instructions to protect the lives and property of all Americans Turkey has been the point of going 10 pieces be- cause of internal disorders for many years Besides the murder of Vice Consul Magelssen, the Turks tis reported, burned the buildings of Euphrates college The report of this trouble caused the authorities at Washington to take immediate action, hence the squadron sent to Beirut, and our minister was instructed to demand an immediate investigation and the punishment of those who were responsible. II this will the erd of the present government of Turkey it will be great relief:
The Nome nugget., 1903-09-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS:

In the matter of the Nome Exploration and
 Gold Mining Company, Limited Qn liquida-
 tion)
 Notice is hereby given that the creditors of the above named company arc required on or before the list day of Oct, 1903 to send their names and addresses and the particulars of their debts or claims and the names and addresses of their solicitors df any) to John Thomas. of sO' Lombard street, in the city of LoEdOn England,- the liquidator of the said company, and if so re quired by notice in writing from the said liquiS dator, are by their solicitors to come in and | prove their said debts claims at such time" and place as shall be specified in such notice or the benefit of any, distribution made before such debts are pRouRd.f
 All claims must be approved in Nome by John T; Hill. office with John l.. McGinn, over Car man building.
 - Dated this sth1lay of Aug, 1903. s-s iw WS
The Nome nugget., 1903-09-16
PROFESSIONAL.
PHYSICIANS
NR. E. NJ. RININGER

Omce and Residence, White Drug Store Of flee hours to and to 9 D. m. Calls answered promptly day or night. Telephone No. l.
The Nome nugget., 1903-09-16

Any question as to unfair of locality in he apportonment of delegates be laid before the venton for decison and any locality overlooked by the committee can feel assured than any delegation they send based representation of delegate every 2O major fraction thereof will be seated.
 Hold election for delegates before October l. and send duplicate credentials, immediately after election the secretary of the committee.
 t. J. T. HAYNE,
 Chairman District Central Committee.
 Attest: FRANK BACH, Secretary, v ~ ,. F. o. Box Is, Douglas, Alaska. Juneau, Alaska, Aug. l2, 1903.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-08-29
BARNS ARE DESTROYED
Lightning Plays Havoc ID This
Section Tuesday Night.
Mr.. FELkER LOSES HEAVILY
New Building Goes Up ii Smoke, To-
geiher Win Contents Mrs. Tabler's
Barn Burned.

During the storm which passed over
this section at late hour Tuesday
the large frame barn on the farm own
cd and occupied bv Mr.. John Felkar.
q mile or two north OF this city along
the Warm Spring road, was struck By
lightning and totally destroyed, to-
getner with nearly everything ii con-
tanned. The blazing building lighted
mp the sky for miles around. aud the
fire was apparently so near the CITY
that the fire alarm was sounded several
times The department responded to
the summons. but before going very
far discovered that tile blaze was some
distance from town, and returned to
headquarters.
Many persons believed for time
that the fire was located Ia the cam
merry, the whistle at that place sound
ing the alarm for several minutes.
When those who went to the scene of
the blaze arrived there tile whole build
ing was enveloped The fire burned
so rapidly that nothing in the build
inc could be saved except pony,
which one OF the men succeeded ia
getting out. The barn contained about
100 bushels of wheat. the entire crop
OF hay. two calves. all the imple-
ments, harness. etc. All were burned.
MIR. Felker had sold his wheat several
weeks ago, and the stock was out In
pasture.
Mr.. Felker has been in Morgan
county for day or two. and was III.
formed OF his loss by wire Wednesday.
The total loss will amount to about
$1,000, partially covered BY insurance.
ANOTHER BARN STRUCK.
During the storm frame barn on
the farm Of Mrs. Benton Tabler, near
Sprinkle's Mills, was struck bv light
ming and totally destroyed together
with nearly all its contents. There
was . quantity OF hay and grain In
the building. The loss will be several
hundred dollars.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-08-29
SUPERVISOR VISITS HERE.
Thomas .. Kennedy, Jr, spent Ysster-
day In This city.

Mr.. Thomas B. Kennedy. jr., Of
Chambersburg, supervisor of the Cum
berland Valley railroad. was in this
city Tuesday on business in connec.
tion with the interest OF the COM
pany Mr.. Kennedy has charge and
superintends the construction OF all
the track on the road, all Of the
trackmeu being under him. While
here he spent some time at the connect
ny wards, looking over the tracks in
order to ascertain what amount Of
damage was being done BY tie heavy
freight traffic.
The cumberland Valley is now
putting in the postal telegraph line
from this city to Winchester and at
present are as far as TabIer's station.
The men, who are working on the
installation Of the line have in the
past been going home ON the evening
train and returning III the morning.
but their camp car will now be moved
from this city to Tabler's station and
they will 90 into camp. Mr.. Kennedy
also viewed their work while here vas.
terdav, this work also coming under
his supervision.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-08-29
SHOCkED BY ELECTRICITY.
wALTER snoAFsrALL RENDEREp
UNCONSCIOUS IN rnG CURRENT.
Hands Are Burned and lie IL Throws
with Considerable Fierce 70
enc Ground.

Walter Shoafstal, who trims tho
street arc lights for the electric COM
panv, had sn experience with the
mysterious and dangerous electric cur-
rent Wednesday which ha wouldn't
care to repeat, and which came near
resulting disastrouslv to him.
He was trimming the lamn at the
corner on Martin and Raleigh, when
d powerful current was turned on by
the crossing OF the day and night
wires In the trees at the corner or
West King and Spring streets. The
force OF the electricity twisted Mr..
Shoafstal OIL his feet in nm Instant.
and II was due to this circumstance
that he wasn't killed. When his feet
left the ground the circuit was broken
and the weight OF his hodv pulled his
hands loose from the lamp, which he
had Qrasped.
He had been iorket into tile air In
such position that he fell head first to
the groWni. striking with considers
BILE force. The shock Of the current
had rendered him unconscious, In
which condition be remained for sever
III inmates. His hands were burned
and he was bruised BY the fall, but
was not otherwise injured. ne 10 at,
tending to his duties again, but
handling the lamps with d great deal
IN cautffan
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-08-29
TOURNAMENT AT uNGER's STORE.
some Berkeley County knights Are
Expected 10 Participate.

Expected 10 Participate.
On Saturday, August Goth. big
tournament and picnic will be held
near Unger's Store under the man
agement Of the Tournament Associa-
tion of that place. Arrangements are
being made for a splendid celebration
and large number OF knights are ex-
pected to take part in the tournament
Some Of the best riders of this county
are expected to participate.
At least three bands will be present
to furnish music. CLAY pigeon shoot
ing will also be an amusement and
prizes will be given to the best marks
men. Prizes and crowns will be
awarded the successful knights.
Mr.. j. w. Dodd. of this CITY is to
be chief marshal. Mr.. N. a. Unger,
manager, and MIR. P. =. finger, Sec
rotary and treasurer. !.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-08-29
COUNTY APPOINTS VIEWERS.
To View Road ON which the Proposed
Change Il 10 be Made.

To View Road ON which the Proposed
Change Il to be Made.
The county court OF Berkeley conn
ty convened in special session Tues
day morning at 10 o'clock. with Judge
Parks on tho bench and Commission
ers Stuckey and Iemen present. The
session was called for the purpose Of
considering ell business pertaining to
the public roadS and bridges in the
county.
A petition signed BY q. r. Phillips
and J. w. Stuckev, praying for the
changing OF the road bed Of the road
where ii passes through Marshv Hol~
low and through the lands OF Mr.
Phillips. was read before the COURT
The court ordered that Charles VOL
ford, g. r. Phillips aud G. W. De-
Haven be appointed viewerS. to view
the ground through which the pro-
posed alteration will pass. and report
to the court at their session on Thurs
day, September 10. The viewers are
to prepare a report that will answer
the following questions: Whether or
not the change will be an advantage or
q disadvantageY What will BE- tI,e
grade OF the proposed road? Give facts
useful to the court in determining the
matter, will it be necessary to destroy
orchard. wards or other plotss Will il
injure or destroy any buildings? The
probable cost Of the change? Names Of
the land owners. whose land vii. be
taken or injureds Who will demand
compensation? The amount OF com
pensation?
Tie court then adjourned for tile
special session in body. 50 MS TO view
the work THAT is in progress Mt the
Schoppert ford road and bridge. which
was under their consideration AZ tils
session
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-08-29
MoAD BEING mAcADIMfxED.

The road leading from Inwood west
to Gerardstown aud the Apple Pie
ridge Is being macadamized under the
supervision of district road supervisor,
Nj. Il. Pavne. For many wears this
road hrs been terror to travellers and
has been very inconvenient to the
residents of that section, WHO ship
their fruit from Inwood, as the road
At times il almost impassable. but as
soon as the repairs are completed, il
will DO great improvement. Mr..
Payne by his work, has shown that he
thoroughly understands his business
and Is the man for the position.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-08-29
MISS HECK PASSES AWAY
Expires at Her Home on High
Street Friday Afternoon.
DEATH CAME AT EARLY AGE
And Brings Regret and Sorrow 10 Many
Friends Funeral win be Held
on Sunday.

Miss Cordelia May Heck, daughter
Of MIR. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Heck, died
FRIDAY afternoon shortly after q
O'Clock at her homo. No. 7l9 N High
street, after lingering illness of con-
sumption, aged Is years.
Miss Heck has been great sufferer
during the last months OF her life,
but bore UP bravely under the shadow
Of an early death with sweet patience.
She WAS a bright and interesting young
lady, and her sad and early death
brings great shock to her family
and friends
She is survived by her parents and
the following brothers and sisters
Ward NJ, Roland r.. Grover W.,
Homer r., Earl E., Mrs. Cora v.
Dorm, Anna Bell.
The funeral services will be held
on Sunday afternoon at 2 O'Clock at
the Lutheran church, Rev. g S.
Trump being the officiating minister.
Interment will be made in Green Hill
CEN etery.
MRS. JULIA HENSHAW.
Mrs. Julia Henshaw, an aged and
highly respected resident of this
county, died Tuesday ut the home Of
her son. Mr.. Edwin S. Hensliaw, near
Inwood, after an illness which has
lasted for several years. The end
came peacefully after long life de-
voted to her family, and although it
has been expected for some time, it
brought great measure of regret.
Mrs. Henshaw was the widow of the
late Senator Henshaw, and was aged
80 years. The late wears of her lifs
were clouded by the loss of her eve
sight, but she bore the affection with
patience. She also suffered stroke
of paralysis some time ago. and had
been an invalid since that time. An
accident which she sustained few
weeks ago. when she fell and broke
her limb. hastened her death.
The funeral occurred from her late
home on Thursday morning at 10
O'Clock. Interment at Gerardstown
The services was conducted by Rev.
Il. A. White, pastor of the Gerards-
town Presbyterian church.
The following sons survive: Marion
l.. Henshaw. of Wichita. Kas. !;
Charles W. Henshaw, of jefferson
county, W Va; Edwin L. Henshaw.
of this county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-08-29
OVERCOME BY HEAT.
Mr.. Percy x. Letter suffers from Partial
Suustroke


sunstroke
The heat Tuesday was the most in.
tense experienced here this summer,
the thermometer reaching 80 degrees
in the shade. But one prostration.
however. was reported, that being Mr..
Percy +. Letter. who was overcome
in the evening. Mr.. Letter had been
moving about briskly in the sun. and
WIS imprudent enough to overexert
himself. with the result that he suffer
ed partial sunstroke. He was very
i'll for time. but later recovered and
is attending TO his customary duties.
The stoim Tuesday night brought a
measure Of relief to the sweltering
people Of this locality. breaking in
briefly upon the heat wave.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-08-29
SNAKES GALORE.
Western Maryland section Hands stop
work and KIN snakes.

The w. NJ. r. r. section hands are
required to NOV the weeds and grass
on the right-of- way and Edward Bax-
ter's force has been engaged in that
work last week. When they approach
the mountain portion Of the section
they began to look for snakes and they
found them. Up to Monday evening
they had killed 20 copper head snakes.
one Of extraordinary size and one big
this, too. whoDper.
Some snakes got away: they saw
about 30. This is the snakiest wear
they have had for some time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-08-29
WEEKS RECORD OF DEEDS.
For TRACTS or REAL ESTATE
RECENTLY TRAxsrEKRED.
Property in Arden District T. serling
Very Rapidly and Number Of Tracts
There Change Hands.

The following are the deeds that
We're recorded at the office Of the clerk
Of the county court this week fol
tracts of real estate located in this
city and comfy which have been re.
Gently transferred
Albert ID. Darby and wife to W. o.
Nicklas, four lots located in the Al !.
M. M. and l. company's addition.
Consideration $500.
Allen NJ and WILDER M. Payne to
Edward Swartz, q tract consisting OF
Z acres located in Mill Greek district.
Consideration $sIS.
James w Kiimer and wife to Joseph
W. Roe, a lot situated in Arden dis.
trict. Considerations rs.
r. z. Frye 10 Joseph w. Roe. one
located in Arden district, this county.
Consideration s290.
Lizzie B. Ramsburg and others to
Mamie s. and Rose b. Cunningham,
q lot situated in this city. Consider
alton $50,
Emily b. Emery and husband to A.
Fl. Myers, tract consisting Of : acres
located in Arden district. Consider
alton 500.
John 7. Nadenbousch to p. r. Has
selvander. two lots located in Arden
district. Consideration $3.50.
D. G. Westenhaver aud 9. W. Boy
or to James G.. Davis. two lots located
in the M. M. NJ. and I. company's
addition. Consideration $3.50.
p Il. Harrison and wife to r. Il.
Deatrick and II. 3. Cushwa. two
lots situated in the NJ. NJ, M. and !.
company's addition. Consideration
$3.50.
Thomas Wolford and wife to Mary
e. Richards and others. q lot situated
in the Il. and LIS addition to Mar
tinsburg. Consideration $l52. 80.
Maggie Barricks and husband to
Maggie Mezzanotte, lot situated ia
this CITY. Consideration $40.
Charles r. Fnlk and wife to James
s.. Tansell. a tract consisting Of u Of
an acre located in Arden district.
Consideration $3.50.
James I. Slaughter and wife to
George. ID. Pitzer. tract consisting
Of acres located in Hedgesville dis
triyt, Consideration 5000.
<. M. Lemon to Samuel Cline, q
tract consisting Of liz acres located
in Mill Creek district. Consideration
1895.
John D. Wright and others to Will
lam B. Clendenning, real estate Local
ted in Banker Hill. Consideration
$4,000.
William r. Spiker and wife to Willis
#. Evans, tract consisting OF about
an acre located in Gerar dstown
district. Consideration $50.
William HUNTER Small and wife to
Standard Lime and Stone company. q
tract located in opeqnon district con.
tanning about 1866 acres. Consider.
alton 81.
Jacob H. Butts to J. Allen Medows,
a tract Of land located in Gerardstown
district containing 200 acres. Con-
sideration $3l0