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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-12

George Cain, director of the Carnavalet
museum at Paris; Professor Adolpho
Ventura, director of the National gal
lery at Rome; and Professor Jose Benel-
lure, director of the Spanish academy Of
fine arts at Rome. Except Herr Bode,
they all are in favor of laws to prohibit
the taking Of works of art from Europe
to America.
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Bellaire, Ohio, Dec. lathe ferry.
boat Amelia A, while crossing to Ben
wood with forty passengers, was
crushed by the ice closing in and sank
in the middle Of the Ohio river. The
passengers crawled out on the ice and
were nearly dead from exposure when
rescued. The boat is total loss.
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TWO HIBERNIAN YARNS.

g EEING other of earning livelihood Pat took to
- highway robbery He bought pistol, and meeting
traveller stopped him with the correct formula eyer money
yer life'' = I=":.<. - " .y.<.@.. s~.. -. ~.
Seeing Pat 'green, " he said, tIyl tell you what
I'll do I'll give you all my money for that pistol
"Agreed? replied Pat, who forthwith handed over the
pistol and received the money in exchange. >.
"Now,' said the traveller, "hand back that money or
I'll blow your brains out" ~.~* -:
"Blaze away, my heartyl'' responded the 1rishman,
"niver taste O. powder there's in it, 80
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-12
p EDITORS WIFE AGGREssIVELY NEAT.

NIGHT editor in New York talking about the late
n Amos j. Cummings 'When Cummings he said,
was beginning his newspaper life he had the good
to the attention of he leading editor of the day. This
editor took him up pushed him along, paid him good
salary. @~3 q - ;..~---~
One day Cummings had occasion to call at the editors
home He ushered into the paro and he laid his hat
gloves and stick the marble table in the middle Of
the The editor entered the two began import
ant conference. ~
t.n the midst of their discussion the editors wife, who
noted for her household neanes swept the paor
She did 90 much nod to her husband
but strobe up ercely the Handicapped
tables gathered in her hands Cummings cane hat and Gloves
and Wah snort threw them out Of the window Then
stalked forth again. # +. $50 sass*
" Cummings looked at the editor The editor looked at
him. Then, in soft apologetic voice the editor said
st1S She thought they were mine, Amos -: >'"*'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-12

Fritz the calculating baha claims
hair including
The International
the
must have been when the job
Mail solution
before
ton the
Chinese
tanning mathematics, philosophy
49, The Jaurna.
The Nome nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1901-1904, 1904-05-14
HuStIing Mail Carriers.

Unalaklik, May 3.-M. L. V. Smith
arrived here at ll:5O today with the
mail, 40 hours from Nome, breaking
all records for that distance. Fl. Law
renee, the we'll and favorably known
portage mail carrier, arrived here on
May l with 400 pounds of mail. He re-
ports the snow gone from the portage
and streams running freely. Mr.. Law
renee has been with the N. G. Co. mail
service for two years, and his record
for that period was such that Mr..
Boyle, chief mail clerk, gave him a
splendid written testimonial in APP
probation of his work. Mr.. Lawrence
was selected by Mr.. Corbusier from =
host of applicants to superintend the
packing of the mail across the portage
until the opening of the Yukon river.
The Nome nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1901-1904, 1904-05-14
Drinks two for 25c, the same n
formerly 75c each, Board Of Trade.
Unalak)ik News Notes.

Unalaklik, April 2S.-Judge Merritt
and wife, Lieut.. Clifton, Mrs. Balm,
Mrs. Malmquist and Mrs. Waldrense,
Of St. Michael, were the guests of Mr..
Hendrickson, of the mission, for .
couple Of days. The party enjoyed
themselves thoroughly, as sledging
was good; they also visited the rein
deer herd. DR.. Lind, chief reindeer
herder. was in attendance upon the
party.
Mrs. Lind gave birth to a girl baby q
few days ago. Mother and child are
doing we'll.
Mr.. Hendrickson, the missionary in
charge here, has finished saw mill
which is worked by wind. 1t is sue
cess. Mr.. Hendrickson is an indie
fatigable worker, and his practical ef-
forts to help the Eskimo are meeting
with deserved success.
A quiet stampede has been going on
up the Yukon. The stsmpeders are
bound for Midas creek, which is be-
lieved to be as rich as that Of myth
ology which it was named after.
The Nome nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1901-1904, 1904-05-14
Was in Duluth.

Attorney A. j. DAILY is in receipt of a
letter from Judge johnson who was in
Duluth. Mimi, at the time the letter
was written. Judge johnson was ex-
pecting decision from the supreme
court of the United States in an iron
mine case, which would determine the
title to some valuable iron property in
which he is interested. Judge johnson
stated that he had been in Washington,
where he spent some time, and had an
interesting interview with President
Roosevelt. Judge johnson will attend
the National Republican Convention,
which meets in Chicago June q.
The Nome nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1901-1904, 1904-05-14
TishOu River, Alaska
NOTICE OF r1ARSHAL'S SALE.
United States OF America
District OF Alaska SIS
Second DiyiSinn

United States OF America
District OF Alaska SIS
Second Division
Public notice is hereby given, that by virtue
of a writ of attachment, issued out of the US.
district court for the district of ALASKA, ut the
instance of the plaintiff, In the cause entitled A.
M. Dickey, plaintiff, vs.. Selma BergStrand, de-
PENDANT have. on the 10Th day OF September,
1902, levied upon the following described real
estate. situated in the city OF Nome, Cape Nome
Recording District, District OF Alaska. towit:-
That certain lot Of land on the north line OF
Front street in Nome, being - feet in width and
fronting on said street and running back north
erly thercfrom of an even width 20 feet being
about 600 feet westerly from Clutiin Bros. store
on Front street said property being now known
as the United States Lodging House, together
with the Improvements thereon
And that by virtue OF writ OF execution,
dated April -, 1904, issued out OF said court on
a judgment rendered in said court and cause on
the 9th day OF April 1904, In favor OF said plain
tiff, A. NJ. Dickey and against said defendant
Selma Bergstrand. have, on the 26th day of
April. 1904, levied upon the following described
real estate, situated in the city OF Nome Cane
Nome recording district, district of Alaska, to-
wit:
Lot i2 in Block g., in said city OF Nome situated
at the south west corner OF c street and Second
avenue in said city, together with the improve
mentS thereon;
And that will, pursuant to said writ OF exc
cution. offer all the right title and interest of
said defendant, Selma BergStrand, in and to the
real estate above described for sale, at public
vendue to the highest and best bidder, for cash,
on Tuesday. the 3lst day OF May, 1904. at .
o clock p. m, in front Of the United States dis
trict courthouse, at Nome Alaska.
Dated this 18th day Of April, 1904
FRANK II. RICHARDS,
United States Marshal.
S4-3O5t BY GEO. A. LEEKLEY, Deputy.
The Nome nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1901-1904, 1904-05-14
Notice of Forfeiture.
To Frank Parker, J. f.. Rudolph and Charles
Thompson, co-ownerS with the undersigned
their heirs and assigns:


Thompson co-owners with the undersigned,
their heirs and assigns:
You are hereby notified that We, the under
signed, have expended the sum of one hundred
dollars on each of the following described placer
mining claims for each OF the years 1901, 1902 and
1903, to-wit:
No. Thompson creek, Cape Nome recording
district District OF Alaska, certificate OF loca-
ton being recorded in vol z, page % OF the rec
ords of said recording district; and No above
discovery on Rudolph creek, certificate OF loca-
tion being recorded in vol 7, page % OF the rec
ords of said district; and No. American gulch,
certificate Of location being recorded in vol 3.
page 50 of the records OF said district, and bench
claim No. / above discovery on Little creek,
certificate OF location being recorded in vol 2,
page 24 OF the records of said district, according
to the provisions Of Sec 1924 OF the Revised
Statutes of the United States, and the amend
ments thereto approved Jan. %, 1880 concern
ing the annual labor upon placer mining claims,
and IL, within 80 days after the last publication
of this notice, you fail to contribute your pro-
portion as co-owner to the undersigned respect
lively in the above described claims for the years
1901, 1902 and 1903. your interests in said camss
will become the property of the undersigned
under the provisions of said section 1924
First publication March H. 1904
Last publication June II, 1904.
IS OELBAUM MINING Co.
The Nome nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1901-1904, 1904-05-14
WILL BUILD
THE DITCH

The Montana and Alaska Tin Co. is
the name of corporation organized
the past winter in Seattle, to operate
tin mines in the Shismareff country.
D. D. Boyd is president, H. Koren vice.
president, and J. G. Vint secretary and
treasurer. Mr.. Vint last year located
quartz claims in the Ears mountains.
In q letter to friend in Nome Mr..
Vint states that the Homestake ditch
in the Kougarok district will be built
this year, II. A. Campion, one of the
promoters, it was alleged, having raised
$500, 900 for the purpose.
The Nome nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1901-1904, 1904-05-14

field here for those who can place
thawers on the ground. Willows for
fuel are in abundance, and the coal
mine is only one and half miles from
Smiths discovery. There is a large
belt of spruce timber at the head OF the
stream, about 40 miles distant. There
is nothing to justify a stampede at
present. We will keep THE NUGGET
posted on future developments, and its
patrons may rest assured that they will
be given the truth, and nothing but
the truth"
The Nome nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1901-1904, 1904-05-14
NOTICE Of MARSHAL'S SALE.
United States OF America,
District OF Alaska, ss.

United States of America,
District OF Alaska, S.
Second Division.
Public notice is hereby given. that by virtue
OF a writ OF execution. dated May 4th 1904 is
sued out OF the United States district court for
the District OF Alaska, Second division, on u
Judgment rendered in said court on the l4th
day OF March, 1904 in favor of Frank Hart, one
OF the defendants therein. and against II. l..
Hatch and Amelia Hatch the plaintiffs therein
did on the 4th day OF may, 1904 levy upon the
following described real estate situated in the
city Of Nome, Cape Nome recording district.
District Of Alaska, to-wit:
The east half of that certain lot or parcel OF
land known as lot l. in block 81, in said city OF
Nome said lot being situated mt the corner Of
First avenue and Is street in said city and occu-
pied on the west half by f.. j. Maynard's second
hand store; said east half OF said lot fronting on
First avenue % feet and extending in q north.
erly direction therefrOm i40 feet: together with
the buildings situated thereon:
And thatI will, accordingly, offer all the right,
title and interest Of said plaintiffs. H. l.. Hatch
and Amelia Hatch, and each of them, in and to
the real estate above described for sale, at pub
lie vepdue to the highest and best bidder, for
cash. on Tuesday, the 7th day OF June, 1904 at
o'clock p. m. Of said day. in front OF the United
States district court house. at Nome, Alaska.
Dated this 5th day Of May, 1904.
FRANK H. RICHARDS,
United States Marshal In and for the
E7btS District OF Alaska, I'd Division.
The Nome nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1901-1904, 1904-05-14
Notice OF rIarShal's Sale.
United States of America /
District of AlaSkn IS

United States of America
District of Alaska SIS.
Second Division
Public notice is hereby given, that by virtue
of writ of execution, dated April 25th 1904, is
sued out of the United States district court for
the district of Alaska, Second Division, on a
judgment rendered in said court, on the 9th day
OF April, 1904, in favor of A. Morrison and 5.
EkStroIn, defendants, and against Mabel NJ
Dixon and f.. j. Laramie, plaintiffs. did, on
the eth day Of April, 1904 levy upon the follow
ing described placer mining claims situated in
the Cape Nome recording district, district OF
Alaska, to-Wit:--
The "GrubStake Fraction, " located in the name
Of Mabel Wilson, situated on the left limit OF
Buster creek and adjoining creek claim No.
above discovery on said creek on the one side
and the claim known as the Martin Bench on
the other side;
And also that certain placer mining claim
known as the Martin Extension" situated on
the left limit of said Buster creek, ond adjoin
ing said Martin bench claim above mentioned;
and that | will. accordingly, offer all the right
title, and interest Of said plaintiffs, Mabel NJ
Dixon and +. j. Laramie, for sale, at public
vendue to the highest and best bidder, for cash
on Tuesday, the 3lst day OF May 1904, at :
o'clock pm, in front of the United States dis
trict courthouse. at Nome, Alaska
Dated. this 2eth day of April 1901
FRANK ii. RICHARDS,
L. s. Marshal for the District OF
Alaska, Second Division
BY GEO. A. LEEKLEY Deputy.
8 t-30-5t
The Nome nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1901-1904, 1904-05-14

Imperial cigar store; wholesale and
retail cigars, tobaccos, pipes, etc :, etc
The Nome nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1901-1904, 1904-05-14
Notice of Forfeiture.

To r. w. Wilmans Francis Pernnet, Samuel
Il. Conklln:
You and each OF you are hereby notified that
we, the undersigned, have caused to be perform
ed work services and labor OF the value of at
least one hundred dollars on the following de-
scribed placer mining claim for each OF the
years ending Dec. 81, 1902 and 1903, to-wit
Placer claim No above Hayden 5 discovery on
Gold Run in Port Clarence recording district
District OF Alaska
And you are further notified that il you do
not, within ninety 900 days from The date of
final publication hereof, cause to be paid to the
undersigned your proportionate share OF said
expenditure as co-OWnerS. your interests in said
claim will become the property of the under
signed under section 1924 Revised Statutes OF
the United States.
Date OF first publication March 5, 1904
Date of final publication June 4, 1904
L. G. SULLIVAN
5 EMILY LEE GRICE
The Nome nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1901-1904, 1904-05-14

Go to the North Pole
Bakery for the best bread and pastry
The only coffee house in town.
The Nome nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1901-1904, 1904-05-14
A School Journal.

The Aurora is the name Of publica-
ton to be issued in short time by the
pupils of the High school. They are
taking an active interest in the work,
and the Aurora promises to be . pro-
duction that will reflect the greatest
credit on the students of the High
school, and the efficient principal, Prof.
Traphagen.
The Nome nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1901-1904, 1904-05-14
At the Congregational Church.

~ WV 'S' - S ~'''
"Showers of Blessing" and "Placer
Mining in the Old Testament" will be
the subjects of the morning and even
ing sermons by DR.. Young at the Con-
gregational church next Sunday.
DR.. S. Hall Young has promised to
assist the pastor of the Congregational
church for month, thus enabling Mr..
Ryberg to look after the finances of the
church. The work of Rev. Ryberg
has been quite heavy and extensive
during the past year. The general
church work, the building of credit
able parsonage and public library and
the building and experimenting of the
Quartz creek mission has indeed been
more than the average minister's task.
The Nome nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1901-1904, 1904-05-14

Fresh beef and mutton at Pacific
Cold Storage cOmpany's markets, 22s
and 3l4 Front St:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-10-13

aperture in the skirts of his brown coat.
The house commanded the road. and
the rush Of the mob into the village
was checked, but only for the instant.
A rickety woodshed which formed a
portion of the Skillet mansion closely
Joined the Last Chance" side of the
family place Of business. Scarcely had
the guns Of the defenders sounded
when, with loud shout, Lige Willetts
leaped from an upper window on that
side Of the burning saloon and landed
ON the woodshed and, immediately
climbing the roof of the mansion itself,
applied brand to the dry, time worn
clapboass1s. Ross schode,d dropped On
the woodshed close behind him. htS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-10-13

lice; Warren Smith and Horner, sheriff
Of Carlow. He spoke in low voice
MY name is Meredith" he said. "Nr.
Harkless was an old and-and-" He
paused for moment. The Plattville
men nodded solemnly. IAN old and
dear friend Of NINE" he went on. with
some difficulty, and Warren Smith took
him silently by the hand.
you can come in and see this man.
the Teller, with Us if you like, Mr.. Mer-
edith" said the superintendent. Your
friend made it very hot for him be.
fore the two of 'em got away with him.
He's so shot and hacked up his mother
wouldn't know him if she wanted to-
At least that's what they say out here.
We haven't seen him. He's called Ter.
y the Teller, and one of my ser2eants
found him in the freight yard. Knew
It was the Teller, because he was stow.
ed away in one Of. the empty cars that
came from Plattville last night And
slattey-thats his running mate. the
one We caught with the coat and hat
owned up that they beat their way on
that freight Looks like Slattery-let
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-10-13

smoke. Hartley Bowlder. won by
Lige's desperation and intrepidity. was
helping the latter tie up his head. No
one else was hurt.
What is it:" they clamorea inpa.
tiently. Speak quics!r' There was
another harmless shot from fugitive.
and then the Crossroaders. divinins
that the diversion was in their favor.
secured themselves in their decrepit
businesses and held their fire. Mean
while the flames cracked caeerfuiiE
in Plaitville ears No matter what the
prosecutor had to say. at least the Skill
lett saloon and homestead We're gone.
and Bob Skillet and one other would
be sick enough to he good for awhile.
Listen cried Warren Smith. and.
rising in his stirrups again. read the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-10-13

She made straight at Hartley.
missive in his hand, Western Union
telegraph form. Warren Smith. Plat
VILE" was the direction.
Found both shell men. Police familiar
with both, and both wanted here. One
arrested at noon in secondhand clothes
store wearing Harkless' hat; also trying
to dispose torn full dress coat known to
have been worn by F1arkless last night.
Stains on lining believed blood. Second man
found later at freight yards in empty
lumber car left Plattville l p. m. badly
hurt, shot and bruised. Supposed Eark-
less made hard fight. Hurt man taken to
hospital unconscious. Will die. Other
movement Crossroads. This clears Skill
lett. etc. Come over on 9:15 accor1.oda-
ton.
The telegram was signed by Horner,
the sheriff. and by Barrett. the super
intendent of police at Rouen.
Its all mistake, boys" the lawyer
said as he handed the paper to Watts
and Parker for inspection. The ladies
at the judges were mistaken. that's ali.
and this proves it. Its easy enough TO
understand. They We're frightened by
the storm, and watching fence a
quarter of a mile away by flashes OF
lightning any one would have been
confused and imagined all the horrors
on earth. l don't deny but what be-
Eeved it for awhile. and l don't deny
but the Crossroads is pretty tough, but
you've done a good deal here already
today. and we're saved in time from a
mistake that would have turned out
mighty bad. This settles it. Horner got
wis to go soon as they got track Of
the first man. That was when we saw
hin, On the Rouen accommodation
\ slightly cracked voice. Yet huski-
II tuneful one. was lifted quaveringly
on the air from the roadside. where an
old man and yellow dog sat in the
dust together. the latter repr!eved al
the last moment. his surprised head
rakiShly garnished with 4 hasty wreath
Of dog fennel daisies.
"Joha Browns body lies a-molder.ag in
the ground,
While we go marching on
Three-quarters of an hour later the
Inhabitants of the Crossroads. saved.
they knew not how: guilty. knowing
nothing of the fantastic pendulum OF
opinion which, swung by the events of
the day. had marked the fatal moment
of guilt now on Others. ROW on them
who deserved it-these natives and
refugees, conscious of atrocity. dunn.
founded BY miracle. thinkin: the
world gone mad. lowered together in
dark. ragged mass at the crossing
corners, while the skeleton of the ro..
ting buggy in the slough rose behind
them against the face OF the west.
They peered with stupeted eyes
through the smoky twilight.
From afar, family through tie
cleaning, came nlournfully to their
ears the many voiced refrain. fainter.
fainter:
"John Browns body lies a-moldering in
the ground,
John Browns body lies a-moldering in
the ground,
John Browns body lies-mold-s .s
s'ss We go march go o."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-10-13

can't remember. He'll go shares Win
you when he gets it. Slattery's going IA
stand by you if he can get the money.
The Teller only tried to move his fra
hand to the shoulder Barrett had shah.
en-.
"Slattery wants to KNOW" repeated
the young surgeon, gently moving the
hand back upon the sheet. He'll diyyr
up when he gets it. He'll stand BY Won
old man."
would you please not mind" wills.
pered the Teller faintly-"would Won
please not mind IL you took care not TO
brush against my shoulder again:"
The surgeon drew back. with an ex.
clamation, but the Teller's whisper
gathered strength, and they heard him
murmuring oddly to himself. Mere
dith moved forward, with startled
gesture. Whats that?" he said.
Seems to be trying to sing. or some
thing" said Barrett. bending over 10
listen.
The Teller swung his arm heavily
over the side of the cot. the fingers new.
er ceasing their painful twitching. The
surgeon leaned down and gently moved
the cloths so that the white. SCARED
lips We're free. They moved steadily.
They seemed to be framing the sem.
blance of an old ballad that Meredith
knew. The whisper grew more distinct
1t became rich but broken voice. and
they heard it singing like the sound Of
some far. halting minstrelsy:
Wave willows-murmur waters-golden
sunbeans smile,
Earthly music-cannot waken-lovely-
Annie Lisle.''
Meredith gave an exclamation.
The bandaged hand waved jauntily
over the Teller's head "Ah. men," he
said. almost clearly. and tried to lift
himself on his arm, II tell you it's
grand eleven we have this year. There
will be little left of anything that
stands against them. It's our cham
pionship. Did you see Jim Romley ride
over his man this afternoon
AS the voice grew clearer the sheriff
stepped forward, but Tom Meredith,
with a loud cry Of grief, threw him
self on his knees beside the cot and
seized the wandering fingers in bis
own. john he cried. "John. is II
you:"
The voice went on rapidly. not heed.
ing him, "Ah, you needn't howl! We'll,
laugh away, you Indians! If it hadn't
been for this ankle-but it seems to be
my chest that's hurt-and sde-Rot
that it matters, you know. The soIlo.
more's just as good or better. It's on
" my egotism. Yes, it must be the
side-and chest-and head-all over, ]
believe. I'll try again next year-nezt
year I'll make it daily. Helen said
not that l should call you Helen=l
mean Observation-Disclosures. Sbef
woodruff I've always thought Helen
was the pretdest name in the world
you'll forgive me?-and please tel
Parker there's no more copy and won't
bel wouldn't grind out another stck
to save his immortalshe said-ah'
never made good trade-no-unless-
they can't come seven miles-but ln
finish you, Skillet, first; know you
know nearly all Of you. Now lers
sing Annie Isle - He lifted hD
hand as if to beat the time for
chorus.
"Oh, John, Johnw cried Tom Mere
t1ith, and sobbed outright. MY boy
my boy-old friendv' The cry OF tN
classmate was like that Of lnotneE' F
Tor it was his old idol and hero WIZ
lay helpless and broken before him.
fro ne CONTINUED
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-10-13
CHAPTER x.

the city hospital in Rouen
that night a stout young man
introduced himself to Bar
rett superinfendant of M
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-10-13

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