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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-07-09


The Rev. II. Field Saumenig has re-
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A runaway team of four mules de-
mo.iShCd II binder in II field of SudlCr
BaXtrr'S near Millington. one day last
week. and rearly wrecked another ma
chine.
The til>t recorded match game of
base ball WAS played on June 10. 1S4G.
1t wa> IN evolution of the old game Of
town ball. but its orgiEltorS would not
recognize the game of tohay.
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yard at Pennington. WAS struck and al
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MINING STOCKS.

LISTED AND UNLISTED A SPECIALITY. Also all
other stocks and bonds on the market, as
well as grain or cotton. The best investment
we know of is.Bi-Metallic r. & Mining Co
stock. Send for particulars and list of what
you have for sale or exchange
W. FIRNIRGER & co. 118 S. Fourth ST., PhHs.
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!-Da,. Nam rrrbrN,". n tai IT Is
years. fell flnn II cherry tree, At B,jlr
Bali one day recently and suffered II
broken wrist and other injuries. II was
taken to Delaware Hospital. Whining
ton. for treatment.
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DR.. u. w. Lewis. of Middlctown
who waS hunt ,Dllr time age by his hors;
becoming frightened at traction en-
gin" is rapidly inn .nviEy and HIS start
ed for IA brief sojourn 1T the home of hi
parents in Virginia.
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One day last week rs Mrs. Kirk
Springer. of New London. was holding
Il rope. the other end of which WAS tied
WIS about the horns of II fractions COW
which WAS being MIXED. the animal
gave II sudden lurch. throwing Mrs
Springer to the ground and causing in
jurio> from which she died two days
later.
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The ti1>t recorded match game of
base ball WAS played on June 10. 1916.
| was IN evolution of the old game Of
town ball. but its orgiTltor> would not
recognize the game of to-day.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-20
SONG AND
 RECITAL

The Elite Quartette. composed of Messrs. J. T. Thornquest, C. F.. Kemp, Otto Moses and Sam Cunningham. will the evening of Feb. I. assisted by Mrs. Leotta Swanton, the well known elocu- tionist and impersonator. The mem- bers of the Elite Quartette and Mrs. Swanton are well known in Nome, where they have appeared before ap- preciative audiences at different times The forthcoming song and dramatic recital, therefore, will be treat to all who will have the good fortune to hear it.
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Assessment Work Done
 on the Shunnak.
DoINes ON NoArAk
The Williams Party So Far Have Only Found PrOspects--Case
 of the Northern Eskimo.

Friends Mission, KOtzebue. Dec. D. There is nothing of particular interest occurring these days, though all are very glad that the sun is once more travelling toward the north pole. All though we have had zero weather for almost three moons, yet we have had no extremely cold weather, the lowest temperature SO far recorded being 25 degrees below zero.
 D. K. Jones came dowu the Kobuk a few days ago, where he had been doing assessment work on Sunday creek, a tributary of the Shunnak. He reports fair prospects. No one so far has done other than assessment work in that re- zion, and nothing new has been discov- cred. The general belief is that next season will demonstrate the real value ot the Shunnak district; SO far it is moro . matter of individual opinion than anything else.
 The Williams party seem to have the Noatak river to themselves. They prospected along that river during the past summer, but found nothing more than prospects, and will probably bring
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Wedding Anniversary.

Mr. and Mrs J. 5. Wood celebrated the fourth anniversary of their wedding by entertaining few friends last night at the Golden Gate hotel The table was artistically decorated, the color- being red and green. Covers were laid for twelve, the menu being an excellent one. Toasts were drunk to the health of the host and hostess. who were the recipients of many kind wishes. Pre-. sent were: Mir. and Mrs. J. D. JOurden, Mr. and Mrs. F. w. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Campbell MT and Mrs. C. F.. Kelly, C. G. Cowden, W. J. Rogers.
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TRAGIC DEATH OF
 GUnDER C. SMITH
Accidentally Killed Himself on the Trail Near Mary's Igloo on Dec. l3.-The Body Found by the Unfortunate Mans Brother
 j.. q. Smith and John Garen.

The dead body of Gunder G. Smith was found lying on the trail between Mary's Igloo and Pilgrim river on Fri day last by the dead mans brother, John G. Smith, of Hastings creek, and John Garen, who accompanied MT. Smith from Nome in his search for his brother.
 A gunshot wound in the right side of of his tragic ending on an Alaskan trail. Near the body was a sled, and tangled up in it's harness was the car cass of dog, frozen or starved to death. Another faithful dog, which had been able to free itself from it's harness, kept watch near the dead body of it's master.
 A glance at the surroundings soon convinced the searchers that the death of Gunder Smith had been accidental On the sled were the dead mans food with which he started from Mary's Igloo on December l3. some feed for his dogs, pair of mittens, some cloth ing and double barreled shotgun, one barrel of which was empty. The body was only few feet distant from the sled. It was covered with snow. which had drifted over it, only the right hand, which was slightly elevated being visible. About and near the sled were great blotches of the un- fortunate mans life blood. which had thawed the snow through to the tun- dra An examination was immediately made of the body, and the gunshot wound was disclosed The dead man s left hand partially covered the wound, while his right hand was thrown back ward and upward. A helpless look was on the dead mans face. The body lay on it's back, and apparently there had been no death struggle.
 John G. Smith states that from the appearance of the body and surround ing circumstances his brother was shot while following the sled. The trail he had followed was rough, there being many 'niggerheads" in the way. In gong down slight declivity, near the foot of which the body was found, he thinks that the hammers of the gun
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were raised by coming in contact with some portion of the sled or its contents and one of the barrels was discharged A dent in the cartridge of the other barrel is plainly visible, but the i'm pact of the hammer evidently was not sufficient to explode it.
 After receiving the fatal wound Gunder had evidently turned the sled and dog team toward Mary's Igloo. Then he had got into the sled, but pre- sumably the dogs did not want to re- turn to the lgloo, and he got out of the sleigh, staggered few steps and fell on his back, never again to rise. MT. Smith believes that death occurred in few minutes, probably not more than fifteen. There were no mittens on the hands, and the fur cap worn by the dead man was gone, probably blown away or covered by snow.
 When Gunder Smith left Mary's Igloo on Dec. l3, as told exclusively in the last issue of THE NUGGET, he had at least three or four dogs. Between the place where the body was found and the Igloo there was well-beaten dog trail, made by the dogs in going to and fro in search of food. Near the body were also found the sleeping places of as many as three dogs. but only one faithful animal was found near it's masters body when discov- cred. It was the barking of this dog that led the dead mans brother and companion to the fatal spot.
 As soon as possible the body was placed upon sled and Mir. Smith and Mir. Garen brought it to Nome. reach ing here Sunday night. The authori- ties did not deem an inquest necessary.
 The funeral will take place next Fri day at noon from Lange's undertaking parlors.
 Gunder G. Smith was an old resident of Alaska, having resided in the terri tory for the past 10 or l2 years. He came here from the Fortymile country last July, and had been in the Kouga- rok section since last fall. When killed he was on his way to Nome to visit his brother. He was 34 years of ] age and unmarried.
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their steamer down the river next sea

their steamer down the river next sea son.
 Joseph McNeal, Charles Whelan, David Clough and R. l.. Howie are on the Selawik river, prospecting. All told, about the same number are win- tering upon these rivers as last season: perhaps about 90 is the total.
 The Point Barrow mail carrier ar rived here today. They report every thing quiet at Point Hope and Point Barrow. The schooner Laura Madsen, that carried supplies for the traders and missionaries at Point Barrow, failed to reach that place, so they did not receive either mail or food supplies during the past season.
 l have noticed with interest the ef- forts of kindly-intentioned people to establish mission for natives near Nome, and while, as temporary ex- pedient. the object is no doubt worthy and feasible, as extending temporary relief during the winter season: yet doubt very much if permanent good is done them by establishing rendez- vous so near Nome. l am inclined to the belief that the Eskimo is simply being pauperized by the misdirected giving of aims by the whites. We find the plan best to pay them for all they do. and then demand payment for everything given them. We give med, ical attendance to all and, of course, the schooling costs them nothing; but, save those who are very sick, the peo- pie here pay for their food and cloth ing. No one is ever refused anything needed because of lack of money, but they are charged with the same: they never repudiate their debts, always paying them off at the first Oppor- tunity. AS result they have some self-respect and are forming habits of thrift and industry.
 have not during the past two years seen an intoxicated Eskimo at Kotze- bue, and the greater part of them have even quit the use of tobacco, only about five per cent of those now here using tobacco in any form. They have evil dently come to believe that they can spend their money to greater advan- tage for food and clothing. 1 cannot help believing that indiscriminate giv- ing has an evil influence on the Es- kimO. DANA THOMAS.
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Opened in Full Blast
 Monday Night
THE STAR ACTORS
Have a Pleasant Time and Afford Amusement to a Few
 People.

The opera bouffe theatre, over the Hunter saloon. was scene Of attrac- tion on Monday night, the occasion be- ing the weekly performance of the city council. Councilman Hill, the fat com edian, was the star, and he was sup ported by Understudies Bard and Gal yin. The show passed of quite smooth ly, Comedian Hill only once startling the audience by serio-comically an- nouncing just before the curtain was rung down, that "a federal official had threatened his life" The audience took the statement as a jest, and there was general laugh, in which the com edian did not join. Then he grew melodramatic, and announced that he would, at a furture meeting, ask his understudies to vote small amount of money (not to small for the purpose of telegraphing congress and the presi- dent as to federal interference in mu- nicipal affairs"
 Understudy Calvin then began a line of attack on the tenderloin. He want ed steps taken to remove 1t from its present location to a place several blocks back on the tundra. He said this step was necessary in order to pro- tect the town from fire and to protect the citizens from prostitutes. He spoke just minute. Stevens thought there was no need to rush this matter; he thought all the councilmen should have an opportunity to look into the matter, but apparently it was one that brooked of no delay and the fire committee were appointed committee to spy out the land. Hill consenting.
 Bard then told how he had raised about S75O to buy city hall, on his own responsibility. He had been offered the Arctic Cafe building on the Sand spit, and the Lee building, near Snake river bridge. He was pained some- where or other to observe that one of the newspapers had made an attack upon him and the council, and from his point of view, to attack such an august body (sic) was contemptible. Not a dollar of the graft had ever stuck to his fingers. The price placed on the Arctic Cafe was $500; that on the Lee building the same-S400 cash, $400 in . general fund warrant. He had raised s752 and expected to get few dollars more. He had also taken carpenter to examine both buildings, and the carpenter had recommended the Arctic Cafe. Hill dutifully moved that the latter building be purchased. Stevens entered an objection. He wanted a carpenter or contractor appointed by the council instead of by Mir. Bard, to examiue the buildings and report. But this was DO part of the program. Hill censured Stevens for daring to inti- mate that Mir. Bard's carpenter state- ment was not sufficient. It was casting slur on Bard, Hill said. Stevens de- nied it. Let us be men, said Stew ems.
 ''l second the motion relating to Let
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LOW KIND
 OF ROBBERY

Charles Ross, the mail contractor, is in receipt of a letter, dated January 10, from Eli Smith, the mail carrier for the route between Death Valley and Kotzebue. Mir. Smith, as already re- ported, had narrow escape in bliz- gard on Kotzebue, four of his dogs being frozen to death. He states that extremely rough weather was encoun- tered. On his return to the Death Valley station he found that the cabin had been robbed of its entire contents, and he says, somewhat justly, that ''parties who cannot travel trail without robbing camp should be hanged"
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StereOpticOn Lecture.

Rev. Father Devine, of Council, will deliver an illustrated lecture to the members of the Miners Home Club to- morrow (Thursday) evening. at 8 o'clock, in their hall, near St. ,Joseph's church. Subject: "The Art Master pieces of the World.'
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-20
DOWN ON
 SOLOMON

Wm. Mccarthy, the well known Solomon river miner, is in town. MT. Mccarthy says that the claims being worked on Solomon this winter con tinue to show up well. The Hurrah quartz mine is working steadily, and the stamp mill is also doing good work. MT. Mccarthy believes that the Solomon section will develop into an excellent quartz camp.
 There was considerable jumping of claims on Solomon on Jan l. In the Casadepoga country the first of the year there was very little relocating.
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DISLOCATED
 SHOULDER

Last evening about o'clock H. C.. McAndrews and Leo brennan, prison CTS in the federal jail got into wordy argument which developed into a scrap. Guard Webber rushed in to separate the men and in doing so slipped and fsll his left shoulder striking bench as he fell, dislocating it. Dr. Sloan was summoned and the shoulder reset, after ether had been administered.
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FrOze His Foot.

Chas. Ehrenfeldt reached Nome Saturday from kougarok, with one of his feet quite badly frozen, caused by getting wet in Pilgrim river over- flow. He is stopping at the home of Thos. Lee.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-20
NEW STRIKE
 ON ROCKER

New finds of "old beach, diggings are being reported from time to time. Recently good paystreak has been found on Peluk creek, and now the same streak has been located on Rocker creek, this side of Peluk The pay streak contains black and ruby sands, carrying good pay. How extensive the paystreak is is not known.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-20
LOST MEN
 ARE FOUND A Man Named Fleming and a Companion Have Been
 Located.

The two men reported by E. T. Fisher, in the last issue of this paper. as missing, one of whom was named Fleming, have been located. John G. Smith states that they are located on a claim on Belmont creek, tributary of the kusatriem. The men lost their way, but finally succeeded in safely reaching Belmont creek.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-20
FIFTY DOLLARS
 IN FIVE HOURS Famed Out on Nos. , and } Taylor Creek, KougarOk
 District.

What promises to prove a pretty good strike was made short time ago on Taylor creek, Kougarok district, brief reference to which was made in the last issue of THE NUGGET. On Nos. ? and 3, near the mouth of the creek, M. Methe banned out $50 in five hours. The ground is shallow and tho extent of the paystreak is not known as yet. Taylor is long creek and has several discoveries, but it has never been thoroughly prospected.
 Good pay is also said to have been found recently on Homestake creek.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-20
DOWN FROM
 CAPE YORK

Harry Burk and Chas. Nessler ar rived in town last night from York
 district. A report reached Nome last week that the men had been badly frozen, causing considerable anxiety to their friends. They turned up all right, however; although somewhat frostbitten their injuries are not serious.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-20

Fresh beef, mutton, pork, veal, poul try, etc., just received by the Pacific Cold Storage company.
The Nome nugget., 1904-01-20

Fresh beef and mutton ct Pacific Cold Storage company's markets, 22S and 344 Front St:
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FOR SALE-Three good dogs. E. C, Bsaton, 3rd Street. one block east oi courthouse. IL
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Hot Lunch from I7 noon to Il mid. night at the Reception.
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GO to the North Pole Bakery for the best bread and pastry. The only coffee house in town
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Warm and cold storage freight for Council. See c. l.. Morris, 419 Front st.
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If you want to hire horse and cutter see c. l.. Morris. 419 Front street.
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FOR RENT-A piano. Apply Mug get office. It
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Drinks two for 25c, the same as formerly 7sc each, Board of Trade.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-27
GOV. GARvIN'
SPEAKS ON
THE ARMY

At the 18th annual meeting and re-
union OF the United States Volunteer
Veteran association. held at Fields Point
yesterday. Governor Garvin voiced his
views on the national policy in army
affairs. The gist OF the governors speech
was that II would be a much better thing
for the government TO direct its efforts TO
the increase OF efficiency In the state
militia rather than to increase the stand
ing army. He supplemented his military
opinions with few timely remarks as
TO the prospects Of the country In light
OF a continuance under its present system
OF management. The vets" were
charged by his excellency as to their
conduct at the polls when November 6
comes along.
The speech OF Governor Garvin followed
an excellent shore dinner and period
devoted 20 the transaction of routine
business The officers elected for the
ensuing year were as follows: President.
Frank f. Rich; vice presidents. George
B. Arnold, Frank NJ Miller and Alonzo
f. Pierce: secretary. Abbott l.. Baker:
treasurer. Gilbert Wilson; chaplain. Rev.
]. ]. woolley; surgeon, Philip Dillon:
delegate to the general convention. Henry
G. Luther
The address of the governor was fol-
lowed by remarks from Rev. J. j. woolley
Of Pawtucket. Daniel r. Ballou, Col s
s. Atwell and others.
The committee which managed the af-
fair consisted of Col p. b. Martin. Wal
ter Calender, Gilbert Wilson and Abbott
E. Baker
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standstili break. Ralph Wick winning. No
bio Wilkes was too tired TO be factor
sfterward. bue Alley. who finished poor
ly In the first three heats. took the next
three
Previous 10 the opening race the judges
announced that they had fined John RI
ley, the driver OF Ralph Wick. $50 for
fraud In the race last week. Tuesday.
AT BRIGHTON.
The races at Brighton Beach were run
over a heavy track again yesterday as a
pouring rain began just before the first
race.
In a terrific drive Lord OF the Vale won
the seashore Handicap. mile and a quar-
ter, by head IN the good time OF z:o7
As. Lord OF the Vale and Hurst Park ran
head and head for a mile. then Hurst
Park took the lead, but Lord OF the Vale
responded gamely 20 the whip and won.
The two horses finished close together.
and there were Kisses and jeers as Lord
OF the Wales number was hung up, many
believing that Hurst Park had won.
Reliable, carrying 40 pounds, won the
nrst race from Honiton by a head after
q hot drive. Honiton was receiving 50
pounds from the winner.
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Fairbank Twir|ed Good Ball for Provi-
denCe and Team Won.
Stanley Dillon Captured Classic N.
and N. Stakes Straight.

Strategic pitching by Fsirbank enabled
Providence 10 turn the tables on Toronto
yesterday at Toronto. The visiting twirl-
Or was always master OF the situation
and twice with men on second and third
and only one out struck out the second
and the last man went out on easy
grounders. Applegste was on the slab for
Toronto and MS wildness lost the locals
any chance they had TO win. The features
Of the game were the fielding Of Aubrey
and Vinson and Conn's home run, which
was the longest hit in the grounds this
year.
Wagner and Vinson walked IN the first
inning. Milligan's grounder and Con-
nor's single brought in two runs. In the
third Conn was given q charity and stole
second. sacrifice and Connor's long
ny yielded another run. In the NTH VIM
sons single, sacrifice and a wild throw
by Francis to first base 10 complete a
double play gave the visitors their fourth
run. Conn's homer In the seventh
brought the total up 10 ive.
White started for Toronto with a dou-
ble. Harley bunted 10 Aubrey. who threw
wild TO first and White scored. Fsibank
threw Francis bunt wild. The next three
men, however. were easy outs. Toronto
bad opportunities TO score frequently, but
the timely hit was absent.
A base on balls and two singles in the
ninth with none out looked dangerous.
but Fairbank settled down and IL was all
off.
Prior TO the game the Toronto baseball
presented a diamond medal 10 champion
Lou Scholes. who returned 10 Toronto
yesterday after winning the diamond
sculls at Henley. President Pat Powers
was a visitor at the grounds.
DOC" Amole is slated 20 pitch for
Providence tomorrow. while Currie will
twirl for Toronto. Score: