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The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13
Wild Man From Siberia!

It is believed that there is now being held in Nome man whose presence and condition cannot be accounted for otherwise than on the hypothesis that he is an escaped Siberian convict, and who may be appropriately styled the Alaskan Wild Man. There is Q great deal Of mystery surrounding the strange individual. and the authorities are very reticent concerning his case. No one is allowed to see him and the jail off, cialS will not talk.
 Deputy Marshal A. J. Cody states that the wild man was first captured by a man named Mclean, about six weeks ago. He escaped from Mclean on Pill grim river, who reported it in Nome Mr. Cody went in search of the man d week ago and found him Tn d cave at the head of Sinrock river. Occasion ally the man shows glimpses of reason; !; he eats his food with his hands, disdan- ing the use of d knife or fork, and when he walks he leaps like wolf.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13
Funeral of F. I. Matthews.

Funeral services over the body of Francis T. Matthews, who died last Saturday afternoon, as reported in the last issue of this paper, were held yes terday at noon at Golden Gate hall, under the auspices of Anvil Masonic Club, assisted by Rev. John White, of St. Mary's church. The services were impressives and were largely attended, Anvil Masonic Club being represented by about D members. Judge Bruner, president of the club, conducted the Masonic services, Capt. Sundback be- ing marshal. The Elite quartette,
 composed of Messrs. Thornquist, Gun ningham, Kemp and Moses, sang a
 number of selections. After the ser vices the body was removed to Lange' 8 undertaking parlors, where it will be held pending shipment to the for mer home of the deceased in California.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13
SUFFER IN
 A BLIZZARD
Harry Burk and Charles NeSSler Caught in a Blizzard Between
 Teller and York.

News reached Nome on Sunday that Harry Burk and Chas. Nessler, both well known in Nome, had been quite severely frozen about Dec. 3l, between Teller and Lost river, York district The men left Nome on Dec. 26 for Tin City, where Mr. Burk is in charge of the Barrels Tin Mining Co.'S plant. After they left Teller severe blizzard set in, and they reached an igloo, but not before Burk's face and Nessler' s wrists had been quite badly frozen. For four days their only food was dog rice and granulated potatoes. A re- port reached Nome that 3urk's hands and feet had been badly frozen, but W. Seliner, who came down from Lost river Saturday, says that neither of the men were in bad condition, though Burk's face and Nessler's wrists had suffered considerably from the frost and wind. The local Aerie of Eagles were about sending a dog team to bring Mir. Burk down, until assured that his injuries would not prove serious.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13
NEWS OF
 CANDLE: A Number of Claims Being Worked WITH GOOD RESULTS More Being PrOspeCted This Win. ter, 5 or 40 Men Being
 at Work.
WITH GOOD RESULTS

Thirty-tive or forty men are working on Candle creek this winter. They are either prospecting their claims or are taking out dumps On proved ground. This is the statement made by Antone Egliht, who is interested in No. l9 above on Candle with I;ydeen Bros. Mr. Egliht arrived recently in Nome after residence in the Candle country beginning in the spring of 1901. He was among the first lOcators on Candle, having preceded Blankenship, who b)anketed goodly portion of the creek, by a few hours.
 Rydeen Bros. are working on No. l9 creek claim this winter. They are prospecting and have found good pay. They are operating steam thawer.
 Sam Pepper last fall found excellent pay at the mouth of Patterson creek, a tributary of Candle, and will open the claim up in an extensive manner next spring.
 On No. 2l, Candle, a steam thawer is also being operated, but work has been retarded by the lack of coal, which has to be brought from Chicago creek. But little snow has fallen, and the trails have not been good.
 Duncan Mcdonald, who operated on No. 10 Candle last summer, is pros pecting this winter on the Kugruk, where many believe as good pay will be found as on the Inmachuk.
 On No. l9, bench, Lee Bros. are talk ing out a dump; they have good pay. Prospecting is also under way on No. 14 above, and o. Sundquist has located paystreak on No. IT, Kronquist X Darling, on No. } below Blanks dis covery, have found fair prospects.
 There are about 100 men in the Can de country. In the town there are seven or eight women. Business is exceedingly quiet, but still the people manage to enjoy themselves during the long winter.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13
SOCIAL HOP
 AND SUPPER
Nome Aerie No. 75, F. 0. F., Will Entertain Friends and Mem.
 bers Tomorrow Night.

Nome Aerie No. D, F. O. E., will give social hop and supper Thursday evening, Jan. l4, at the Golden Gate hotel. The affair will be purely in- formal, but will be for the pleasure of members and invited friends The Nome Aerie is making substantial pro- grets, and as entertainers its members have established an enviable reputa- tion: therefore the forthcoming event promises to be one of the most enjoy able ever given by the Nome Eagles.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13
700 POUNDS
 OF MAIL
En Route to NOme-ShOuld Reach Here Not Later Than Sat.
 urday Next.

According to Peter r. Bernard TOO pounds of mail is en route to Nome. Three days ago, when Mr. Bernard was at Unalaklik, that amount of mail was reported between Kaltag and Old Woman Mountain. The latter place is oS miles from Unalaklik. The 700 pound bunch included two mails, one of which had overtaken the other. Mr. Bernard says that this mail, or d DOT tion of it should reach Nome Friday or Saturday next.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13
FILLED WITH
 BAD A00TCH
OpIurk, a Husky King Islander, Essays to Carve His Wife
 With Long Knife.

Oplurk is a King island native, not six feet in height, but he is big and brawny He is known as bad man among the other natives. Once in a breast, the bullet coming out in his left side. In another drunken orgie a companion carved Oplurk's stomach with a long knife, nearly ending his career. But he recovered, and long red scar encircles his waist.
 Last Monday while he and his wife were indulging in copious libations of hootch, furnished them by some white man or other. Oplurk determined to Hay his wife alive. Both were drunk, and seizlng big knife Oplurk started in to disembowel the woman. The United States marshal's office was tele- phoned, and Deputy Marshals Lowe and Cody went over to the sandspit, where the couple live, with two small children. Oplurk was stripped to the waist, and announced his determina- tion to carve Deputy Marshal Lowe. But he had lost his knife, and the slaughter did not take place. The na- tive was lodged in the federal jail. Oplurk claimed that white men had been supplying his squaw with hootch, of which he came in for portion. The case is set for trial this afternoon.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13
NUMBER
 HOUSES City Council Passes Re. quired Ordinance. AT LAST MEETING Business Transacted Was Routine OnIy--Lights in the
 East End.
AT LAST MEETING

At the council meeting on Monday night an ordinance was adopted for a uniform system of numbering the houses and business places in the city of Nome.
 Councilman Rowe stated that Front street had been cleared as far down as the Standard Oil Co. building. and electric lights have been placed in po- sition in the Seventh ward
 Further time was allowed the fire committee to look into the matter of Staples we'll
 The city clerk reported he had re- ceived S2l3 delinquent taxes from the tax collector for the week ending Jan. II.
 The finance committee recommended the payment of the following bills: General fund, SllO; fire fund, SIS p; hospital fund, $l66.5O The amounts re- maining in the various funds are as fol- lows: General fund. $lljl. so. attorney fund, S27.65: salary fund, S6,0l4.7l fire fund, S253.73; hospital fund, Sl7S.5O.
 The Snake river bride committee stated they expected to hear from Dr. Bedding by the next mail, and there fore, asked for further time in which to make their report.
 The chairman of the finance commit tee recommended the payment of the bills for labor performed on the streets, and the recommendation was adopted.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13
LATE TELEGRAPHlC NEWS.

During matinee performance at the Iroquois theatre on the corner of Dear born and Randolph streets, Chicago, on Dec. 3l, the scenery caught fire, which spread rapidly to all parts of the building. A panic ensued and in the wild struggle to reach the street many men, women and children were killed. Five hundred and sixty-fve bodies were recovered, and it was thought there were more in the ruins.
 Young Corbett defeated Eddie Han lon in the l6th round in San Francisco on Jan. l.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13
Birthday Surprise Party.

Dr. and Mrs C. A. Banghart were pleasantly surprised last Saturday evening at their apartments in the Hotel Lawrence. It. was Mrs. Bang hart's birthday, and merry party called to extend their congratulations. The evening was spent most enjoyably, music and dancog being features of the occasion. Present were: Mir. and Mrs. Or ton, Mr. and Mrs. Landers, Mir. and Mrs. I. C. Allen, MT. and Mrs. Gale, Mr. and Mrs. Farrar, MT. and Mrs. Lawten, Mr and Mrs. Dyer, Misses Wilkinson, Miss Chapman, Messrs. Butler, Bonse, Grigsby, Mar tens. Sullivan.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13
BERTHA IS LOST The Steamer Wrecked
 Below Valdez NOT A LIFE SAVED
Struck a Small Island, Probably During a Heavy Storm
 Three Weeks Ago.

Steamship Bertha, plying between Sitka, Juneau, Valdez and Unalaska, was lost with all on board, about Dec. p, on the Alaskan coast, somewhere between Valdez and Juneau. The steamer is reported to have been wrecked on small island, not per son on board being saved. The steamer encountered furious gale and was driven upon rocks.
 This information was brought to Nome last night from St. Michael by P. F. Bernard. No further particulars were learned of the disaster other than those given above.
 The Bertha was owned by the A. C.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13
NEWS NUGGETS.

A couple of natives on Monday caught two hair seals out on the ice in Boring sea, opposite the Standard Oil Con- pany. One of the seals weighed 300 pounds, the other l50.
 Mail Contractor NJ. A. Mahoney re- turned from Teller Sunday. MT. Ma honey experienced hard trip on his way to Teller, owing to severe bliz- gard which prevailed. The trip down was made without difficulty of any kind.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13
Court Opens at 10 O'Clock.

The district court now opens at 10 d. m., instead of 9:30 as formerly. The other day Attorney l. 5. Thompson presented a petition signed by num- Der of attorneys asking that the change of the opening hour be made as re- quested. Judge Moore, being a few minutes late himself. smlingly granted the request.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13
Hot Lunch from I2 noon to IL mid. night at the Reception.
TeleDhOne to Chinik.

A telephone line is now in operation between Nome, Chinik and Council. The link between White Mountain and Chinik was completed few days ago by A. E. Boyd, of the Long Distance Telephone Company. The new line works admirably, and conversations can be heard the entire length with great distinctness.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13
COLD ON
 IRON GREEK Thermometer Registers 50 De. greeS Below for Five Days
 Continuously,

w. Burden. who arrived in town re- gently from Iron creek, states that in that vicinity for five days during the recent 'cOld snap" the thermometer registered 50 degrees below.
 A musher, while coming down from the Kougarok, had three of his dogs badly frozen. So intense was the cold that their legs were frozen to the knees.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13
MONEY FOR
 A CITY HALL
Subscriptions Being Solicited t( Purchase the Arctic Cafe
 Building.

Subscriptions are being solicited by a member of the city council and citi. zen for the purpose of raising 5000 for the purpose of purchasing the Arctic Cafe building on the Sandspit, for use as a City hall. It was reported last night that S45O had been raised. The Arctic Cafe building, it is alleged. can be purchased for $500, and it is the in. tention to move it. to the lot recently purchased for City hall purposes.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13
White House Coffee, 4Oc. per pound at GOggin'S.
The Woman Started It.

F. Teipelman, white man who lives at Nome river, was discharged in Judge Reeds court Saturday afternoon. Teipelman was charged with assaulting the woman, with whom he lives, with she testified that she had struck the first blow.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13
Working on PeIuk.

Archie Mitchell, who is operating on a bench claim on Peluk creek has sunk a shaft 3l feet deep to the blue clay bedrock. He has found prospects and is now drifting in hope of finding a good body of pay dirt.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13
Drinks two for 25C, the same as
 formerly 25c each, Board of Trade.
A Deep Shaft.

H. A. Ingalls,, who is operating the Eskimo Chief claim on Dry creek, has sunk a shaft on the claim, bedrock be- ing reached at depth of 92 feet. The ground is frozen. Mir. Ingalls, is now drifting.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13
Schooner Zenith Safe.

A telegram is said to have been re- ceived in Nome stating that A. D. Nash, of Nome, who sailed on the little schooner Zenith on Oct. 30, had reached Seattle. Nash, before leaving. stated his intention of taking the mail steamer at Unalaska for Valdez. It is, there: fore, inferred that the Zenith reached Unalaska in safety.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13

Dr. Smith, 3l6 Front street, Nome
 over the Valhalla, is prepared to treat Rheumatism and kindred diseases suc-
 cessfully; outside prices: consultation free.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13

WANTED-Private pupils taught by Miss F.. l.. Turner, either at her home or at that of pupils. Address Hotel sheldon, Front street, formerly A. C. Co. $ mess house.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13

FOR SALE-One 16-h. p. boiler, hoist and pump, complete. Inquire at U. 5. Mercantile Co. 2t
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13

Live chickens, fresh eggs and hya- cinths; hyacinths In bloom at Sor- ensOn's hot house, Sandspit.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13

Fresh beef and mutton at Pacific Cold Storage company's markets, 22s and 344 Front St:
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13

Intinito, La Rosa, Lurlne, Upman, Africana or Book at the Monopole Cigar Store.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13

Fresh beef, mutton, pork veal, podl try, etc., just received by the Pacific Cold Storage company.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13

Drink Green River Whiskey, with out a headache, l24c at Board of Trade Saloon
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13

Choice beef, mutton, pork, veal and poultry at Pacific Cold Storage com pany' $ markets.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13

If you want to hire horse and cutter see (. l.. Morris. 4l9 Front street.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13

Warm and cold storage freight for Council. SeeC. l.. Morris, 4l9 Front st.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-13
GO to the North Pole

Bakery for the best bread and pastry The only coffee house in town.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-11
JAP ANE!SE
VERY +. HAPPY
Minister Takahira Expresses
Great Joy at Success Achieved
BY His Countrymen. 81
GRATEFUL ii FOR SYMPATHY
He Has Had Many Applications
From Americans for Service
in japanese Forces.

"a rha Tinnas.ni,

Especial to The Times-Dispatch,)
WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb. 1o.-The
happicst home In Washington to-day was
out at No. 1910 N Street, tho Japanese
legation. Minister Takahira, himself, was
the happiest of the Japanese officials. and
expressed the greatest satisfaction at tho
news from the far East. He and several
Of his suite were down in front OF the
bulletin boards lato tonight, eager for
{ further news of the war. Thoy made lit-
tie attempt to conceal their pleasure at
tho victories the arms Of their country
have achieved in thirty hours Of war.
II have been profusely felicitated upon
I the success Of tho Japanese navy" said
Mr.. Takahlra to The Times Dispatch cor
respondent tonight. The sympathy Of
thousands OF the American people are
with us in tho struggle against Russia.
7 have received a great number Of appli-
cations from Americans for service In
our army and navy, forwarded through
members Of Congress. Under Japanese
law lam not allowed to accept the ten
der OF any such service, and lii every
i
But / and my government arc ncverthc-
less grateful for the offers. as indi-
eating the trend of the sympathies Of the
American people, S.
Minister Takahlra. and the entire lega-.
ton think that Japan will eventually win
In the struggle with Russia, after the.
navy OF the latter has been totally de-
stroyed. M
One of the under secretaries from the
Japanese legation had occasion to visit
the War Department to-day. and was
recognized byn Virginlan, who began to
express his pleasure at tho victory which
the Japanese had won. and instantly the
Jap was the center OF n group OF at
taches who eagerly congratulated him.
1t is perhaps, impossible to find an
American In Washington. IN the govern
ment or out, who Is not IN sympathy
with the Mikado's army.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-11
News. Comes of Her Cons
tinued Success.
VICTORY Vi i GREATER
THAN REPORTEDi
--- ---- AZ
Eleven Russian " essels Pot Oh
Of Commission 81 Cap g.
tured. ss3s
% - 9 se9s
IMERC c HANT& VESSELS Ii
TAKEN AS PRIZES |! I: \.
.---------7, u.
Manchurian Bridge Blown ~ y &
and Russian Communications
Broken Russia Claims Vie
tory on on Land But News 81
Has onfrmation. ,ss
Formal p eclaratio,l. slsg
Il Fft II . f1rl tlQ
\, /. \: Jill

l(speclal Gable Ito \ The NJ T inacs- Di spa tel.
| 3 LONDON. Feb. II IN News 8of ntinuads.
Japanese success comes from the far Enst
Today. The news Of the day may be \
thus summarized x 8fs
Manchurlan bridge blown UP; Russian
communications broken; three transports
captured; 9,Ooo Russian soldiers pris orl.#
crs: Russian officers clamor for Ads
mlral Alexiefrs recall; Japan means to-
Invade Manchuria. and drive esemy outs
Russla claims n land victory; no corrob-
Grafton Of it: China massins $1,000 men
to keep Russians north of wall; SHELF
frcm Russian fort smashes her OWN
cruiser Diana, in fight off Port Arthur
fay orIte OF Chinese Empress, pro-R Russians
beheaded BY commander Of the Chireso
army; Russian ships refused permission
to coal In suez Canal. sl5
There has been the usual crop of rrrNS
n.ors One has been persistent to-daH
that the Japanese and Russian troops 4
had come together near Ping YangS8
where the first battle of the Chinese
war was fought, but there has been nnl,
confirmation of 1t, and 1t is not generally
credited In the opinion Of experts, thsI
first clash on land will hardly occur:.s
before tho end OF the week. II then. url@5
less 1t be slSirmlshes between scouting
parties,
Dramatic interest attaches to the
probable fate Of the warshlps Of hoth /
Jaran and Russia, which are speedingl
towards the East to reinforce the fights
ing fleets there. ia d K il58ssl
Tho two Japanese cruisers We're last
heard Of at Singapore and should now
be- close at home. The Russian SQUADRON
is somewhere between the Red Sea and
Colon and does not know war has been
declared. q
They may be picked up In detail BY g,
In panese squadron detached for tina purs.
pose. i;s8
Tho whole world Is waiting with thes
keenest interest for news of the first
land fight. If the little brown men show
themselves as superior in fighting ashors
as they do aboard ship 1t must be cons.
ccded that Russia has a hard game to-
play If she expects to hold her grip on
Manchurin.
1t is not believed here that there VIII
a present be such a concert OF poWers
for the insurance of Chinese integrity as
was proposed by Secretary Hay. because
Of the unwlllingness OF France to do any-l
thing which would be in the least uns
friendly to her ally Russia
All tho powers either have proelaailnedI 1
or will shortly proclaim neutrality,
! Whether this will be maintained to the
end, time alone will tell, 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-11
LITTLE HOPE: !
FOR i HANNA. !!
Very Slight Probability Of His His'
Ever Rising From His
Bed.
HOPEFUL BULLETIN ISSUED
HOPEFUL BULLETIN ISSUED
Condition Said to be Favorable,
With Exception Of Irrita-
bility Of Stomach.
(rrom Our Regular Correspondent,

I9rom Our Regular rCorrespondent)
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. 10.-1t Is
stated today on the best possible authors
sty that the doctors who are attending SEN
ator Hanna are practically hopeless, The
progress of the fever is not rapid, Dut
il is understood that every day finds the
natient worse, and the complication OF
stomach trouble is said to convince the
physicians that there is a very slight
.probality OF his ever rising from his bed.
,.While there is life, there is hope,'fa
friend OF Senator Hannns said tonight,
but it was plain to see that he had faint
hone of any other than fatal termlna-
tion OF tho disease.
tits generally feared that even should
the attack of typhoid, from which Sena-
tor Hanna is suffering, not prove fatal,
tho maladv will leave him such a wreck
thnt he Will never be able again to re-
sumo public duties. But the nope that nc
will ever rise from lis sick bed Is en-
ceedngly slight.
shortly after o'clock tho doctors ls-
sucd the following bulletin on Senator
,IIanna's condition:
"A1r Tlanna's temperature at T. NJ,
was 100 2-1O pulse, %; respiration, ~.
rrhere has been some lrritabiltty OF tho
stomach. otherwise the symptoms nre
favorable, and thcro are no com
p'isa.i islennd, "RIxEY,
"OSSLER,
'CARTER." af5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-11
DISMISSAL |.
TIRE TENS \. 5
Score and a Half Of Hampd
Sidney Students Are Hanging
on the Ragged Edge.
THEY MUST SIGN 7 A PLEDGE. ? E j {:
Parents Are on the Way to Look
Into the Matter and Faculty
Action Suspended.
THEY MUST SIGN Al PLEDGE

sT Especial to The Times-DisPatch)
B;.. .F'ARaivILLE. VA Feb. do.--The stu.
dents OF Hampden- Sidney College are in
state OF excitement over the probabi,
dismissal from that ancient and honored
institution Of nearly two score Of their
number. Since the Chri ristmas holidays
~ rs alcged that there have been a
series Of disorders OF more or less seri-
business, and In order to put an end to
them 1t was announced this morning at
the chapel services that the faculty
would require, every man in college to
sign a pledge. The substance Of the
pledge or probably the exact words fol-
low
THE PLEDGE.
SIN view OF the pro. .racted and serious
discrdered which exists in college it is
resolved that each student OF the coliege
be required to sign the following certi-
ficate or be dismissed at once: I hereby
certify that have taken no part in the
disorder which has occurred here since
the Christmas holidays in the burning
OF the bclfry the injury to the water
fixtures or the damage to the memoriai
hall and the objects therein: and here
by pledge myself to attend to my cole
glate duties and toy be guilty Of no dis
order whit, am a student at Hampden-
Sidney College
SIGN OR GO.
!. was announced that all who refused
Ia sign the above by 4 o'clock this after
noon would be Immediately expelled from
college. y 8@s
A large number declined to subscribe to
the pledge, hoIlng that such action on
their part would be virtually exposing
those who were implicated In the break
ing OF the institutions rules. A number
OF the unyieldlng students came to.
Farmvile this afternoon, distance Of
seven miles, and communicated with
their parents in this and others States
by telegraph and telephone, each asking
If he should accede to the demand Of the
college authorities and sign the papers.
PARENTS NOT AGREEABLE.
According TO tho statements of the stu
dents in every instance Of a reply from
their parents the injunction came not to
sign the Pledge until further Instructed.
It is reported tonight that parents Of
several students will arrive here to-mor-
row. 1t has Just been learned here that the
faculty Of tho college have deferred defi-
mite action In the matter OF expe2ing the
thlrty-odd students until next Monday
afternoon
The outcome is awaited with the keen
est interest.