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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-05-26

air, seeking the blossoms of the wood
land for the gathering of their spoil,
Inc birds returned and began their
t"ittering, and from off In the forest
Woodpecker's hammer recommended
tapping into the bark. In the dis.
tant the DOING of wild pigeon lent
II. lancnoly note. The time crept
forward, and, on each side, the COM
oatants waited for the next move.
Sandy was getting restless, and had
almost resolved to take a chance on
creeping in wide detour around his
men, and by this flanking movement
to gain a shot or two.
From back Of him came a sound of
footsteps. padding across the needles.
tie threw himself at length upon the
ground and wriggled his way to a
place where no shot might reach. So
his enemies had beat him to it," and
were rounding him up? Woe be to
the first one who came in sight,
What was the fool doing, anyway?
"Whoof," same snort from the
rear. Sandy recognized the sound as
being the satisfied grunt of a brown
bear, who, in fancied security, had
made his way to thicket of black.
berries. But what was that other
sound? More footsteps, and then a
louder snort from the bear, a woman's
scream. and the noise of tearing
thickets as the animal plunged
through the underbrush in flight.
The red-headed one, forgetful OF
danger. with curiosity at highest
pitch, his composure startled by this
wonderful occurrence startled by this
| sound-a woman's voice-stretched
his head over his rear breastwork
and yelled "Hello!"
In his excitement, he raised his
head too high. and a rifle ball went
whizzing through the top of his hat
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-05-26

Sandy ducled down, while from out
in front a mans voice broke into
curses directed at the one who had
fired the shot.
Cant you see," the voice expostu-
lated, that maybe she's in range over
there-you damn fool"
Sandy paid no heed to this remark,
and it is doubtful If he even heard 1t,
because all his attention was at
tracted toward the great unusual, the
feminine side.
"Help, Help" the woman's voice
called. Ugh! There was a great big
bear here a minute ago. and have
fallen off a log into the bushes, and l
cant get up. and there may be whole
herds of bears down here in the dark,
for all l can see. Why don't you help
me?" -,
lest keep yer shirt on minute "
Sandy called reassuringly, and I'll
get around and help you. I'm trifie
busv out in front just now" Then
bo tried to make the wait easier by
occurring her that the bar had hiked
and there want nothin' down there
to hurt her" -.
"Bnt why don't you come at once?
the voice insisted.
Got to kill a few fellers out here
in front first" Sandy apologized. Ell
- won't for that, I'd come now"
The voice was silent for moment.
&c the woman evidently tried to think
oTer a situation that made it neces-
sarv for a man to kill a few fellers"
before coming to her aid.
"Hey, you!" came masculine
voice from out in front.
yep" responded Sandy.
woman back thar!
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-05-26

and her son a home which would
render them independent, when the
lumber companies came with the big
mills to turn the giant trees into
gold. The wait would not be long
especially as this claim was one of
the most desirable in the region. Two
or three years at the most, and Mrs
Burrows would be surrounded by
farms instead of by forests, and she
would be beyond want for life. But
Sandy had seen that and more, too
For in this cabin, which rested on
the hill back of him, was that con
summation of his years of dreams-a
home" Every log in the humble
pile had been squared with infinite
care and sentiment; every shelf and
homely convenience within it had car
ried portion of his heart; and every
shake" in the roof had been to him
but one step more toward a perma-
nent shelter. The splendid ring of
his adze had sung to him, to the tune
Of the wilderness, that at last his
days of travelling and travail were at
an end.
What should ne do? What could
he do? To contest the claim was, of
course, to win, because his title was
clear and unimpeachable. But to do
so would end the dreams of woman,
creature of the weaker sex, a por-
ton of mankind that was to be fought
for instead of against, that was to be
treated tenderly and with reverence.
that was unable to fight it's own bat.
ties.
In the cabin, yonder, she slept.
dreaming even more beautiful dreams
than Sandy had ever known, of a
bRme to be. And, worst of all. she
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-05-26
His Idea.

What is your idea of really per
fectly good time, Bjinks?" asked Bjon,
son, meeting the little chap at the
club.
Seeing my mother-in-law on to ElS
rope for six MONTHS said Bjinks,
without any hesitation whatever
Judge.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-05-26
FOR A WOMAN'S NEED
Copyright by b. L. Nelson
By ROY NORTON

JUMPED, by thunder!"
was sandy's com
ment as he labori-
ously spelled out the
regulation claim no
tice, showing its
white spot on the
bark of a giant FIR;
Claims been jumped
by. one A. Burrows"
He leaned his axe
. - A- n.a0h I'D
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
BALL GAME TONIGHT.

Tonight at D. m. the married msn will meet the single men m tho bong talked-of baseball game. Players will meet at A. E. Han at 7.3n and march from there to the grounds
 The parade promises 10 he degidsdN unique and the gam" will hr a ripper iu more ways than one.
 Players will all he n costume Rrb,cca James win wear an imported gown. half nn. aviation styl, that K a gem Lillian Russell Downing hn the cuir~t little dress, designed hy The DreSsmakcr's Union of Mary's lglo" Harriet Hacens' hohhlr skirt Is a dream and bad one Gharlatt, Thompson win he appropriately gownrd in baby blue. Mrs. Timid Cloves has a block and tackl" arrangement s' that her skirts may be mad"stly sl"- vatrd whilst running bases.
 A for the single men. Artich"kt Cole. Willie Mcclure, Frankie Thateh- CT Freddie Hanks and an well you'll Sc, them in their little. "Enicki"s.' an, can size them up aS thrN uScd q" h' h the years gone hN.
 Game win be seven innug~ IT N"l don't want to stand up. bring h"' to sit on,
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19

About noon today word Was received in Nome that murder had been com mitted down the coast near Blum. and is supposed tu have been committed on board one of the coastWtso haa's.
 Inquiries at the MarshaIs office this afternoon proved that word had been received of a murder committed down the coast but no particulars Merr given They had been informed that the Commissioner and '. =. Deputy Marshal had left for th" seen" of the murder and it may be several h"urS before particulars will be forthcoming
 When the Steamer Fylcr left solo mon this morning at o'clock no word had been received at that town of a murder one of the crew on the Flyer stated he was talking tn Deputy Mar shal Ousby, and |. S. Commissioner Thomas ShaughneSscy while there
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
Nugget Special Service.

NEW YORK. July Richard Ryan who is supposed to be the secret agent for the Guggenheims in southwestern Alaska in the vicinity of C introller Bay left this city today for Washington where he is to appear before the House Committee
 When asked before leaving the city what there was to the Dick to Dick letter stated:
 'l never have written any such a let ter as Representative Cox says. ! do not know Richard Ballingcr well enough to address any such letter to him nor would 1 when he was S,crc- tary of the Interior. l do not know Charles Taft. never have had any ror- respondence with him. and would not think of asking the influence of an absolute stranger
 They call me the secret agent Of the Guggenheims. that is also false for I do not represent them in any manner or form. have acquired certain lands for the Ryan Syndicate at Controller Bay but did not secure
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
MURDER REPORTED
 DOWH THE n0AcT

Tho u,Ns of the murder ust i.t1" reached Solomon after Q arleek
 8.3h D. m Word has just been re- c,iyed that the uau who Was killed Was named EN Wilson and he fellow who did tho shooting was named Gill his first nam, cuuld mol b" a~errtatu"d oyer the bong distance telephone.
 The meu were engaged m unloading boat al the time and Wilson who NaS killed il i~ claimed showed a she.ty. block aE,r against o;ill and they got to ~erppiug about ii when Gill pulled a revolver and shot him.
 Mr. ". A. Gilmore. the attorney was called up by bong distance this after noon and talked with the man wh' did th. shooting. the man having called him ur to secure his services h defending him.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
CAPT. WARNER
 GOES OUTSIDE

Captain Fred Warner. of the steamer Cnrwm. new under charter ta th" Shuback Hamilton Company sailed yesterday ou the S. S Victoria for the outside The captain received word that his wife Was dangrrau~ly ill and not expected To live ~a he iS trying ta reach her bedside.
 The CarWm is now in command nf Captain John r. kragrr. who came North as first mat" on thr ship. al- though he has been captain for years and is well known hrry in Nome.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
JOHNSON TO FIGHT
 ENGLISH CHAMPION

''IEr Ga" fight and rh. a.tr.. - .. ta.<. r'a.. mol ltt,r r.H -.n..mb.l au.
 Th. EngH~h EauhauIa. as- whipped 'Nnt thing H.- ..a-- n..f. ...r .u., .. -ian' In strength II.- -tru- points ar. oI"~.-m nghtu- and loo. considered uua nt t.. a.-f nu. ..... England has t#uaI aaf n .ar.
 Jack J"hn~"u A.lI go mtu Iruuu- ., once and Nt' b. iu 2unH ..au. u.uI. "i ~iN "..k- t.,vrIu4 . u.- ..,.. statement ta gsf iu .aI .Up .. EMsLL-Mu-lu
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
BAREN RosEN NOT TO
 RETURN AS AMBASSADOR
Nugget Special Service.

ST. PETERSBURG. July lA,-The state department has given out the in formation that Baron Roscn. who has represented Nicholas II. for many years at Washington. n. C. will not return to the post he left a short time ago on a visit back to his own country.
 The reason for not sending Baron Rosen back to the capital k not given but il is intimated that a more pro- gressive person will he sent 10 Wash ngton to look after the interests oi Nicholas IL
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
DICK RYAN TO TESTIFY
CONGRESS ADJOURNS
 ABOUT AUGUST {

bill but indications of an adjournment immediately after the vote on the same has been taken are very much in evidence here in Washington.
 The reciprocity measure is expected to be voted upon the latter part of this week or early next unless other com plications arise that are not in evil dence now, and after that measure has been disposed of Congress can in two weeks clean up all the other work in during the extra session
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
YOUNG GIRL TRIES
 TO HOLD UP BANK

on th" gold when rn. .-n,r gr,hh.... her took the gun Hm.tt and sent for an officer Wh,u t.. officer arrived lh'.N asked her what aa- H,i mt,nt..n. 'hd ~h" stated she wanted tho. mun.s 'hIt ~h" had been r.admg au abuu, robbers getting Irt- ui muu,. from banks ht just n"mr.ua a sau ar rU. man "i' ut~ rHar-o a. ia. -alI t. ,0.. NIna"N. That uor ItH.. u.H a -uu and ~h" had taken .l .uu..nf u.. aa..l. drawer and uad. up U.r. u..nG .I...t.f. father gun Ht the ..set.er
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
SEC. FISHER
 STARTS AUG. ]
Nugget Special Service

Nugget Special Service.
 SEATTLE I#.. fr.Eaf. ..#- ra'uH..- sra# N#...#.r .f.r. f.Hs S..rrtrn Ef-a.r uf f.a l.af.af p. partH.uf f#H h... NH-#H.-faH .sr August i. rH Ha.. \ faa -.#' eastern a.a $.fH.. .....m h.... .Tna aHrna H. fr8. Narf# .# ..f make l f#.Geu-H ..a.r. u.n. t.#. ...a. aua- aaa ...H#. aHUI.u ..# l.. .,aufras.r.. f..f .- Hu. -.... a. 4. aua tnaHf gauIaEt
 li r. al-. -lHtH r.at II.. -.I.s... a. m, interior HH# be accompanied a. GoNgum Walter r. 'a#. and I-... p.uHr.t 'aHu.f--lauas If iHa e.u.r.. I.aua DnI,, dura- his Al-Er rsat
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
STEAMBOAT INSPECTORS.

The two inspectors of hullS and boilers now enroute to Nom" are Thomas Deering and Carl Lchmers. Word has been received that they will be here in a few days to inspect the vessels of Seward Peninsula.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
LEAVES NEW YORK
 FOR WASHINGTON

tn" land for the Gugg"nheims although they could purchHS. the Ryan Syndi- cate 1T they pay u~ our price. for there is not concern doing business in
 laska who would not sell if they can get their price.
 "Yes, have been summoned to Washington tu testify before the House Committee in regards to tho "Dicll Co Dick" letter also tu tell who owns the lands the company named aiter me, controls in and about Con r.ollor Bay | ann notified to appear on Thursday before thc House Committee j1d if they think they are going to Gst any information about the Dick b Dick letter th" papers have been baking so much ado about of late they vill hc sadly mistaken for I know nothing about any such letter nor have ! eyer written any such a letter 70 EN Secretary Blllngcr or Charles Taft. inc brother ,o the Pr"si- dent.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
CHOLERA MENACE
 DUE ITALIAN GOVT,

The Italian government instead of checking the dreaded disease has all lowed its citizens who have come in contact with the germs to migrate 10 any and all countries just as if no such plague existed
 The medical authorities and experts want all the other powers to unite in forcing the Italian government to have more strict quarantine laws and to inforce them so any dreaded disease TAln@Tn'o when once ice T'T6fAkt oathTH nailpitries
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
KING AND QUEEN
 OFF TO SCOTLAND
Nugget Special serv-

NhS9oN SfNS'"i
 LONDON. JulN lN Hug ti'urg" and Qu."n MuN l'fl tnda} i'l a htp Co Scotland. after a brief rest from their trip tn Ireland. During th, stay of the royal cnupl" in Ireland they were given a great reception by ih' inhabitants of the Emerald Island
 Entertainments and f"tr~ asl, u progress from th, day they landed until they started back The mos royal reception given the King aHd queen by their subjects is ih" aik "i the whole civilized world and both King Georg, and queen Mary ar' anxious to visit every larg" country governed by them ~o are taking advan tagc of this early period after their coronation tp visit m" countries neal home
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
KILLING IN
 OAKLAND, CAL,
Nugget Special Service.

OAKLAND. July 1S.-Saturday even ing George H. Euchler shot II. k. Kellleon the manager of the Traction Company. and James Aucheniraugh, then turning the gun on himself fired a bullet through his brain that sent him to the floor dead near the wounded men who had been shot down and killed as Euchler believed.
 The shooting is believed to be the outcome of discharging Euchler from the employment of the Traction Com pany, but the two men he shot are too dangerously i'll to get any information from at the present time. They are both in great danger of their lives and everything that medical skill can do to save them Is being employed.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
Nugget Special Service.

LONDON. July Ia-Jack Johnson. th" heavyweight champion "f tha world has signed articles with the English champion who k known as th, '8"mbard"r" for fight to a finish and tn" championship of the world
 Tn" articles signed between the tV, fighters call for a battle in London be- for" September 90. and guarant,, of S4o.ooo [" Jack Johnson win or lose,
 Tn" club offering the largest purse for tho fight here iu London win r.-
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
MINING ENGINEER COMING.

w F. Thorne an eminent mining .engineer of san Francisco Cal, is making tour of inspection of Alaska and will reach Nome in short time. Mir. Thorne k making examinations of mining property in lhe interest of people with money. bat those who met the engineer on the Yukon did not learn the name "t the corporation or company the mining engineer was Representing
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
MINERS HOTEL.

have reftted 30 single rooms for summer trade and am prepared to accommodate and suit the better class Of travelling public; either ladies or gentlemen at Miners and Lincoln hotels. Large reading room, steam heated, electric lighted. ground floor office. Call and see the best mining cabinet in Alaska. E. L. Holt, Mngr
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
GOLD BEACH DREDGE
 MAY START UP TODAY

The dredge of the Gold Beach Mining Company, which was taken over to Osborne Creek the past winter is re- ported as ready to start operations today and will be given trial either today or within the next few days which will make two dredges at work. on that stream.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
FUNERAL OF WILLIAM
 SNYDER TOMORROW

The funeral services of the late William Snyder will he held in the Undertaking Parlors of Wentworth Bros, on Steadman Avenue. tomorrow tThursday) afternoon at ? o'clock. Rev. c. Christian will oiiiciate. Friends are invited tO attend.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
GLEN MCLEOD RUNNING SHOP

Glen Mcleod, who was employed by Harry Sheare in the Comet Barber Shop for over a year resigned few days ago and has taken oyer the city Barber shop owned by M. q. Solberg. at the City Bath House. opposite Mol Ter x Ince Grocery store.
 The young man is starring in busi- ness for himself and will run the shop while Sol will look after the bath house
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
SUNDAY AND CURTIS
FLY TOGETHER
Nugget Special ser.lce.

WARSAW Hd IHIs I> ItUt sunday and Glrur turfE- maIv rrE. .uag.tu,r H H. a.gsfaa.s. E.-t.Eia. .EulN SuuadN wanted la -n Co th. ha.. park m short Sl-,yr at fima a.a Glenn Curtis tnnh him ay.r in his asf- ship. th. a,uaplaur covering -Er dl-- tauce in much shorter space uf tuHr than could have been afhrrNI-, u tl,- round about way via the roads rh- distance in aU air hur hrjus tAa mlE-~ but five yia the street ear lmr.
 Curtis had no trouble u carrEsu- his passenger. making the start Nuh lappsrrut ease and aight,i m fhr haa park without amy Jan dur ta thr increase of ANtIghT
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
Nugget Special Servi.e.

LONDON, July 19.-The medical cx- perts here in London state that the cholera menace which now threatens the world is due to the Italian govern ment which has allowed the infection to spread without any great attempt to check it.
 The cholera was brought into Italy some time last fall and people who have migrated from that country have sprDaa th0 oa~,,ne in all thn different localities they have gone to.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
DR. WILEY SENDS
 REPLY TO WILSON
Nugget speeisl ser,,ee

WASHlNGTnN. m.t fa Rr R..-a ugtau Harss Ni,rs. heaa rg El. ch.m.~t Department of sH. sas-rE. mrut has pr.-rnt.H uH.-la..f IaH .nf'H. fett.r au-a,r#u- s#H iH. .H....-s- .af S,.rsrtr. James Wilson .f rHe Ita.- mrtm,ut of Agr,uture.
 Th, President I- uaa .au-alal#s.-s fu, charges and .rt.sr .auamus m. answer and Ir k probable l.aH maud aiil b. tnr tuasa#. rt rH. ..s. tnair
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
Nugget Special Service.

AKRON. ohio. July Yesterday afternoon just before the banks closed here in the town little I3-ycar-nId Edna Cable walked into the Cuyapoga Bank and pointing a revolver al the cashier told him tu hand over the money in th" tray on the counter m front "f the steel grating
 Tn" cashier being taken by surprise. and seeing the person with the gun Wnfcn" -athfg than a young girl invited
 No sooner had sh. placed her hands
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19

My lease having expired July I. | an now occupying offices across the hall from my former office in the Board ot Trade building, where 1 will continue my practice. Or. Cora B. Eble.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
NEW EUR SHORE.

The Mckenzie River Fur Trading Go. of New York have opened a store at PIG Front street. A permanent representa- tive will remain all year. Best prices for fine furs.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
CONTEMPT CASE DISMISSED
 AGAINST MRS. MeMANlGAl
Nugget Special Service.

LOS ANGELES, July l9.- Tn" court this morning dismissed the contempt eases against Mrs. Mechanical. th" wife af the indicted man who made the confession as to the men who were i'm plicated in the blowing up of the Los Angeles Times Building
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19
Nugget Special Service.

ENVHSNk oPNNFdF NFNN
 WASHINGTON, July 19-Indica- tions are that Congress will adjourn it's extra session shortly after the vote has been taken on the Arizona New Mexico Statehood bill
 The date set for disposing of the Statehood bill is August the 1th and it is believed no other measure will he taken up after it has been disposed of
 It may require a day or two to pass the Arizona New Mexico Statehood
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19

Take all your printing 10 the Nugget Latest and most up 10 date methods for turning out job work.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19

Lewis Hunter. Atherton. Lacey, Mar quette by the ease or bottle Seward COml Go.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19

Just the thing for that outgoing friend. a basket of Mumm's extra dry Seward Coml Co.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19

All kings of fancy job printing at the Nugget.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19

Mining and Dredging Edition Of the Daily Nugget will be issusd Oct. 1.
The Nome daily nugget., 1911-07-19

To get the news you have to sub scribe for the Nugget.
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Pineapplss, soc apiece.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-06-08
THE CASH INTRIGUE
CONTINUED from Page rhirteen)

clrculation. Banks guarded their cash
reserves with Life and death despera-
t1cn. Men who had been about TO pay
small bills kept the money In their
pockets, and universal stagnatton set
An. In another day arrangements were
made In a dozen cities to issue clear
ang house certificates to take the place
Of money. In the meantime pandemo-
mum had foreclosed its long overdue
mortgage upon the New York Stock
Exchange.
PeIlman that day sat in his office
until nearly IL o'clock. receiving BY
telephone the reports OF the slaughter.
Suddenly he found that he had no
friends OF influence. Two days before
he could have secured almost unhm-
tied backing; today no one had money.
and there was no such thing In exist
ence as a negotiable security. Only
one thing could help him-a restora-
ton Of the public confidence and a
consequent immediate recovery in the
price OF stocks; and this only one thing
could bring aboUt-an announcement
by Breed that no more cash would be
withdrawn from circulation, and that
some OF that already retired would be
put back into the active channels OF
trade. He hurried over to the New
Jersey Offices OF the United Food COM
pany. He found Ashburn In his pri-
waite 1fRce, watching the ticker ribbon
with much interest, but before they
had even exchanged greetings he him