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The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27
FIRST PAN IN LIFE
WORTH SC CENTS

Ed Bcyiue thc well known liuotyp, operator has the distinction of having found 36 cents worth of gold in thn first pan of dirt ever washed by him This washing has just occurred on Center creek where he is interested in laN The pan was taken from a place that was four feet above bed- rock
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27
HALF CANADIAN TOWN
 BURIED BY A SLIDE

At Iea-t Inn Eau. es Has= l..a ..#a- plefele buried and HWUHd. .r gr ..-l'.- h-ee b,aa lan VtEssa ss.a.#
 The survivors. ey9a ar aIi =mrlr. frugal folk. have Wra5y leew tr, work ef WHueliHe H t8r aaareH aH tH- haatra If IH- victims
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27
SHOE SINNERS APPEAR.

That spring has arrived is evident from the fact that a shoe sinners stand made its appearance in the open or Front street this morning
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27
WORK OUT LAY ON LAkEWgw

Ni.huI and Eomds Hlte worked out all the Giuund which th,E bi.r leased on tar Lalc1iew claim #tI aer ready for sluicine, They hata about -a.n0o carloads on the dump
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27
DUKE WAS
 DOPE FIEND
Nuggets Special servlee.

PtEf%. Nrrt 2- =7e #H HHa-- rirel fHat the 6.#sH f t'a us=. a5 Ihiuc
 Fhr #eesa-aH ua.a...aa fond kind huf i'm l- was f.t1s. .-a..s H.f fr ruIa ~asrt"
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The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27
ONLY { FEW
 DAYS MORE

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The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27
WANTED fe0 DOCS

Tho ca-ssa Kennels. Of Nortsn bay. has fine quarters for 100 dogs for the sammer months. Every care given. Rates and further particulars upon in quiry to H. M. Carson. Norton bay.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27
EVANS TO
 RESUME
Nuggets Special Service.

SANTA BARBARA. April q. - Ac- cording to advices just received Al miral Evans will resume command of the fleet on April 90 His condition has shown so much in.rIoyement that he expects to experience no difficulty in hrinsing tn sh;IS r. F,isco.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27
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The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27
BAND DANCE WAe
4 DEL EE4~

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The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27
Nuggets Special Service.

QGEREC, April 27 Half the town nf Notrc Dame de Saiettc Wds buried last night by mountaln slide and at least 90 people have been covered be- meath thousands of toms of rock. soil
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27
THOUSANDS
 KILLED
Nuggets Special Service.

PARIS. ArHl 4 esr'aaa has swept ever fHe Carmara aeahipelara. and ii E reported fsat thousands hap been killed. Tb.r- re Ha way ta verify this rrr0rt. a ai fhc wires have heeH prpstratoa and communication has been completely destroyed II is hoa- cd that the rumors are exaggerated
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27
5 tIlaa. IS. BERG
FOR o SIDE

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The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27
2hU2GE D0GS ALMOST
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The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27

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The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27
BOB oRlFFiTHs RETURNS.

Bob Gnmth- returned from candle last Saturday evening booking just ls fresh IS ever.
 Blatz Prrvate Stock at the Bank.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27
DELEGATE
 CANDIDATE
RAMPART JUMPS INTO THE LIME. LIGHT AS THE BREEDING
 GROUND OF LEGISLATORS.
Nuggets Special 3ervlee.

RAMPANT. Alaska, April =. At a mass meeting of citizens which has just been held here. George W. Ledger Was unanimously nominated as caudi- date for election aS delegate to con- grcss from Alaska.
 He will run as an independent miu- CTS candidate Telegrams are being sent all over Alaska inviting support
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27

A. 8. C.. Lemp's, and Red, White and Blue bottled beer at "Ths North ern." 25 cents bottle.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27


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The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27

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The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27

Granite Mining Candles are the bes.
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The Nome daily nugget., 1908-04-27

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The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1908-05-07
HAIL TO THE DELEGATES.

Before another appears from all
republican convention
greetings these gentlemen of whom visit
the Occur They will Of the
the air Of general prosperity the city
magnificent building and in the palata hotel
by in the Occur Aene
mines.
Rpubcanism Under republican rule
county nation period of
overspecuaion OF eastern mnaes OF the
predatory dAene district
leaving little beyond warning profit
by the lesson.
There no question republicans
H. Brady Of Idaho
candidacy developed section OF the
republicans Mr. Brady had
welfare the gracefully
might elected United States senator AS
hard battles In Idaho and he
which the republicans about confer upon
him. Mr. Brady business conspicuous ability He has been
Idaho and always has been one of
The great American Falls
of his and there others He will
support his election certain
his nomination.
unanimy sentiment regard
heard Mr.
that the proud of endorsing
working all points the best and
that been said by the democratic fer
know full well that If the popular
secretary President Roosevelt nominated Bryan john
together could not stem the tide that will
him Judgment and
enthusiasm for the furtherance of
initiated President Roosevelt for the great
glory country guiding hand of
sympathy with them until their completion has put this coun
basis sound that nothing sway it therefrom
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1908-05-07
THE COEUR D'ALENE NINE MAX
Frs ASSOCIATION

Is the only organization in the world
to provide . fair deal~fOr the miner
and investor alike. 1t is composed
OF the representative business men
Of the community. 1t has nothing
to sell but furnishes free accurate
information regarding the greatest
silver-lead mining camp in the
world. Address the secretary, Wal
lace, Idaho.
May tc
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1908-05-07
THE PEOPLE ARE GENEROUS.

$1,000 has been contributed by bankers merchants and
dAene Mine Makers association to help
the district Those who have SUBJ
fold They
their their reward will be
Tomato yet their the
fellows will do all
will without
anywhere will The
this publicity fund
their advertising being carried those whose
the honor list will naturally enjoy the great increase bust
naturally the laggard.
that committeeman giving
taking the trouble call nd
Of the organization rule
besides giving their valuable time and the
soliciting contributions made them the better
the quicker results be obtained Theirs
the wasting
Of the association depends In
efforts they enough broad
PRIDE but for the bene
the district who earning living in 1t
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1908-05-07
PROSPERITY OF THE DISTRICT.

Time after time has assured its
that all right and that the effects
would be forgotten Now everything
reached the afford
officially announced that the Last Chance
operations Monday and the Hecla will
while preparations at the Morning mine indicate
will there also within few weeks
on dAenes
lated prosperity
this thousands will the
ss 81 the heard the
district
sign. 1t Is high time for all
10 gather exhibit their political faith
There nothing democratic ranks everything
puhlcan-R PUBLICAN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-10
EAST WINTHROP.

Mrs. Mary n. Pond of Norwood,
Mass. is visiting at e A. Whiting's
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. c. Stevens of Trim
dad, Colo, are visiting friends here.
John Runnwell of Bowdonham was
calling on friends here Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. w. f. White of Au-
gusta are passing a few days at their
place here.
People here are enjoying good laugh
at the expense of two well-known men
who are stopping at Cobbossec farm.
They went fishing and had good luck,
but when they decided to come ashore
they forgot to pull up the anchor. By
hard work they managed to row
ashore, dragging the anchor through
the mud on the bottom, finding fault
all the way because the boat rowed
hard. When bystandcrs called their
attention to the fact that the anchor
had not been pulled up the fishermen
found no more fault with the boat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-10

foreman that all its members are resi-
dents of the city, town or village to
which the company belongs; but no
time. This and all rules will be strictly
enforced.
" Before each trial the judges are
to carefully set the couplings three full
threads and mark them with file. The
team may put on hose in any manner
they see fit, except they must cover
the coupling SO that it is impossible
for the coupling to be tempered with
during the run.
VI. The signal for the start shall be
the report of a pistol preceded by the
words ready, set" Time to be taken
from the start until the pipe drags on
the ground. The judges will at once
examine the coupling ana for every
quarter turn that can be given until
three full turns are on, one-quarter
second will be added to the time. This
rule will also apply to the hydrant.
VII. Companies entering will give
the number of men they intend to bring
to the tournament, also chief, foreman
or captains name. All must send this
information as it is positively ncces-
Sary it should be known as soon as
possible. Entries should be sent in
early, thus avoiding mistakes liable to
occur in the closing days.
VIII All dead heats in this contest
must be run off. There can be no de-
parturc from this rule unless by tho
unanimous consent of those teams that
have run the dead heat. If any team
objects to the money being divided
they must run again. Ample time, how
ever must be given SO that no advan-
tagc can be taken by any team.
TX. TIL" reel. hose and pipe to be
used in this contest shall be furnished
by the fire committee in charge of the
tournament. These must be used by all
contestants In case of accident to reel,
hose or pipe this committee shall select
one or other to be used in its stead. The
decision of this committee shall in all
cases he final.
X Every person taking part in this
race must be dcCcntly attircd and will
he required to start with the company
from the starting point. Hydrant man
shall attach to hydrant assisted by one
man if the company so elects. The pipe
must be carried from the starting point
either on the cart or by the pipemen
and 20 man will be allowed to assist
in making connections by those run
ming with their respective companies.
NJ. All contestants taking part In
the sports must take part in the par
ade unless satisfactory explanation is
given the executive committee as to
why they should not.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-10
MAY ENTER RACE.
Local Hose Reel Team Will Probably
Compete at St. Stephen, N. 3.

w. S. Stevens of ST. Stephen, N. B.,
was in the city Saturday. Mr. Stew
ems is chairman of the executive COM
mittce which has in charge the grand
celebration to be held in St Stephen,
Sept Z, 8 and g. Mr.. Stevens is max
ing a short tour of the State and Wis
iting those cities in which there are
reels and running teams and distribut-
the events, also pamphlets giving a
full course of rules.
During his stay in this city Mr..
Stevens met Captain John Trainor of
the Columbia team from the North
End and explained to him the differ
cnce in the races there than those held
in this city and State. The race
which interested Captain Trainor the
most was the 3O0-yard hose reel race
with a purse to the winner of $500.
OF course the racing there is differ
ent than the local boys have been &C
customed to, but nevertheless Cap
tain Trainor is thinking seriously Of
entering a team of 10 men to compete.
The Columbia team has received in
vitations to compete at Bangor on
Labor day, Sept. I, but if satisfactory
arrangements can be made they will
go to ST. Stephen and make desper-
ate effort to capture the big prize. The
boys are all anxious to go and if they
decide to do so will commence prac-
ticing under the new rules Immediate
ly.
The celebration will commence the
18th, but the reel race will not take
place until the next afternoon. Mr..
Stevens went to Bath after his visit
in this city and from there he will go
to places in the eastern part of the
State, delivering as he goes copies of
the rules governing the races and put
ting out the large advertisements Mr..
Stevens called at the Journal office
and stated that if possible he intended
to have two of the Maine League base
ball teams in ST. Stephen on the dates.
The following are the rules for the
reel races:
1. Race to be known as the dry
race; 10 men to team, standing
start: each team allowed but one trial.
II. Each team must present a certi-
ficate signed by the chief, captain or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-10
RETAIL MERCHANTS.
State Association Viii Hold Field Day
at Bath Next Week.

S. L. Whitcomb of this city, presi-
dent of tine Maine Retail Merchants
Association is sending out notices that
the annual field day of the association
will be held at Bath. Tuesday, Aug.
IS, when we shall be the guests of the
Bath Merchants Association.
A perusal of the enclosed program
will show that at that time Bath will
he holding her Merchants carnival
and great western street fair, besides
entertaining the officers and crews of
five warships.
The plans, so far as they can be out
lined now, will consist of reception
to all members of our association by
the Bath association upon our arrival
in that city, visit to the warships in
the harbor, a sail down the river to
Popham beach and return by the way
of the winding Sasanoa river to Bath,
lunch being served on board the steam
err by the Bath association.
At O'Clock we are to form At the
headquarters of the Bath association
and form our division in the big pa
rade.
The latter part of the afternoon will
be devoted to sightseeing about the
city and visit to the street fair and
midway.
In the evening there will be band
concerts, ball at the Alameda ex-
position building and an illumination
of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-10
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
WINDSOR FAIR
Will Be Held Sept. 29-oct. 1-Trus-
tees Prepafing "a Fine Program.

At the meeting of the board Of
trustees of the South Kennebec fair
held at South Windsor Saturday ar
ternoon, preparations were begun for
the 21st annual exhibition which will
be held Sept. $3.50 and Oct. l..
The following list Of races were
made up: ,..
First day, 4-year-old colt race and
running race; second day, 2.4O class,
800; 2.25 class. $125; third day. three
minute class, 800; free-for-alI, 5000.
The track is in excellent condition
and several horses are in training
there under the supervision Of the
well known horseman, Charles H.
Chisam.
1t is planned to make the Grange
exhibits an even greater feature than
before Changers wishing to compete
should signify their intention ofddoing
so by Sept. 20
b. c. Hussey of Windsorville is the
new Superintendent of grounds. Mr..
Hussey is well known as an energetic
worker as well as most cautious
gentleman and the public are assured
Of Square deal In all with which he
has to do. "a T.. ..-
Much enthusiasm was shown at the
meeting and the prospects are good
for a very successful exhibition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-10
NUMEROUS DIRECTORS.
Proposal to Move Watering Trough
Does Not Find Approval.

Aldermen Harmon and keene. of the
special committee appointed at the
last city govcriruu.pt- meeting to con-
slider the proposition of relocating the
watering trough at the junction of
Brunswick avenue and Central street
will report at the next city govern
mcnt meeting that the trough mad bet
ter remain where it is The PROPOSE
ton to relocate this watering trough
since it became generally known has
caused a great deal of conversation
and at > p NJ. Saturday the hour
named by the city government for a
hearing before the special committee
a dozen people were present, each one
desiring the watering trough placed
in a different location.
The committee listened respectfully
to all that the DIRECTORS had to say
against the proposition Of moving the
trough farther UP. the street upon
propcrty owned by Mrs. Lash and be-
came convinced that it would take
more than a quit claim deed of the
land upon which it was proposed t.
place the trough to make the deal ac-
ccptablc to those residing nearer tht
Common. So it is understood that the
committee will report that the most
satisfactory way of dealing with the
urohlcm will be to concrete the foun-
dation and reset the watering trough
i'm it's present location. quite llttl'
ox,cnsc will also be saved the city
nv this solution of the latter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-10
Small.Iones

Horace Alexander Small of Richmond
and Miss Bessie Emily Jones. daugh-
tiers OF Fred Jones of. North street,
Farmingdale, were united in marriage
at s o'clock Saturday evening at the
Methodist parsonage on Highland ave-
rue Rev. John r., Clifford. OBLIGATED
and the single ring service was used.
The couple was unattended.
After brief; wedding trip they will
reside in Richmond, where the groom
is employed as q monumental worker
by George G. Lowell Of that town. The
bride is well-knpyh in Gardiner and
Farmingdale aud is a general favorte
with the young people OF her acqualnt-
ancc.
After the ceremony party OF lou
or more gathered at the residence of
Fred Jones. North street, Farmingdalc
to which the newly married couple had
returned and gave them q serenade.
The scrcnadcrs were called in and
treated and Withdrew after extending
their best wishes to the young couple.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-10
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Robbed of diamonds worth 500 on
train Just entering Portland Union sea'ion
at 1920 Saturday night, Bshara o. Couri
OF 1 Monument street, sought the counsel
of Capt. McDonough shortly before mid
night Court, who il a dealer In watches.
diamonds and jewelry of all kinds. was
accompanied by his WIFE both on the trip
down from Boston and at the police sta
ton, and had his pocket picked.
AS a result of the continued shut
down at the International paper mill
in Rumford Falls as a result of the
labor difficulties, several machines In
the Continental paper bag mill. which
is supplied with paper from the In
ternational mill, will close down.
throwing possible 80 people out OF
work 1t is probable that other ma
chimes will be closed down as the
supply of paper on hand becomes ex-
hausted.
For II days a horse which had its
head highly checked and was hitched
to wagon stood VI the woods AZ
Livermore Falls. All the food the
animal had during that time was a
few twigs which he could reach.
The horse will live. His owner. Jerry
F1aherty, was thrown from the wagon
and rendered insensible. The horse
wandered into the woods and could
not, be found. He was finally dis
covered by some women who were
Deriving. A wire bit had cut deep
gashes in each side of the animars
mouth.
Daniel Hamilton of Lewiston. Me. was
locked up Saturday night at Fall River
for an alleged attack upon Stage Manager
William Dillon at the Savoy theatre. Mr.
Hamilton has been playing the heavy"
or ''villain'' parts at the theatre with
the Burke Stock Company during the
summer, and Saturday night he was to
sever his connection with the company.
When he appeared at the stage entrance
he was not, it Is declared, in the proper
condition to appear before the public
Stage Manager Dillon attempted to pacify,
him. but when Dillon, who weighs over
$50 pounds and Is over six feet in height.
approached Hamilton, the latter swung
heavily or the point of Dillon's Jaw. The
blow didn't bulge Big Bill" but Hamil-
ton was handcuffed and taken to the sta
tion where he spent the night. 'dou-
ble'' took Hamiltons part. and the show
went on,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-10
:Sk0WHECAN.t

+. 2. Pencil, who has been in poor
health for several weeks. left Satur-
day for Washburn in Aroostook county.
where he will be a guest of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. +. l.. Tozier.
X. c. Woodland attended the races in
Pittsfield Saturday.
+. c. Dow and J. II. Provencal re-
turned Saturday from a fishing trip to
Otter pond. They were most success
full. catching among other fish num-
Der of salmon, some of which weighed
between three and four pounds.
Darius Houghton.
Darius Houghton died at $50 o'clock
Saturday afternoon at the home of AL
bert L. Jewett. His age was about 20.
He had been in poor health since last
April when he met with an accident,
the result of a fall while about his
work in the Island machine shop. Mr..
HoughtOn was q native Of Madison
and the greater part of his life was
passed in that town and in Skowhe-
gan. He was machinist by trade
and was a skilled workman. For many
years he was employed in the machine
shop and foundry on the island. He
also worked for the Great Northern
Paper Co. Two daughters, Mrs AL
bert L. -Jewett Of this town and Mrs.
Dean Swift Of Norwood, Mass, both
of whom were with him when he died.
four grandchildren. Albert A.. Claude
and Miss Lucy Jewett of this town
and Miss Addie G. Swift Of Norwood.
Mass, survive The funeral will be
held at the home of his daughter.
Mrs. Jewett, at 1 o'clock Tuesday at
ternoon. Burial will be in the family
lot in Madison and a prayer will b.
held at the grave.
Co. e returned Saturday afternoon
from the muster at Augusta. The
band met them at the station and
short parade was held before the
company marched to the armory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-10

The Polish wedding reception held at
Hayden hall last Saturday evening
came to rather an abrupt ending, caus-
ed by the appearance of the police Of
ficers. The reception was in honor of
Il couple of their race who were mar
ried Sunday and Il large number of in
vitations We're issued. Everything went
smoothly until late in the evening
when all became little boisterous and
intoxicated and about all seemed to
want to fight. There were many present
who were not of the Polish race and
these quickly withdrew. The others
had it out but the arrival of the Off
GERS broke up the gathering. Four of
the principals were taken in charge
and landed in the station, where they
had d chance to sober off and will be
given he airing this morning.