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The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

The breaking of the cable has result ed in greatly restricting the amount of teegraphic news today and the Nugget must apologize to it's readers for the dearth of outside news. Less than one fourth of the telegraph items us- ually received have so far come tC Appreciated and, like our contempor- ary we feel that we are lucky that the gods have granted us even slight rec ognition and favor
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

l An audience of five greeted the city
 meeting of the City Council last even ing, something which has not occurred flor some time but as all were there
 strictly on business this unusual at Itention may not be construed as indi-
 cating a revival of interest in the do- ings of that body. Councilmen Blake
 and Burgh were absent when the roll
 was called and everything moved for
 ward with a celerity which brought the
 meeting to a close in jig time. After
 the reading of the minutes of the pre-
 vious meeting, the Clerk reported the
 sum of $1,92334 in the treasury and
 the disbursements for the preceding
 month $2,405.22. The gross income
 during the same period was $122.5S.
 I he report of the Municipal Magistrate
 disclosed that the sum of $35 had been collected as fines and forfeitures
 City Attorney Hobbes reported that the pumping contract had been duly executed with the Seward Peninsula Power Company for the ensuing year and also suggested that the Streets and Lights committee get busy and renew the contract for street lighting.
 Mir. Dan Jones, the local representa- tive of the Road Commission addressed the Council in relation to the making of the survey for the proposed Snake river bridge, stating that it was his desire to send out report on the next outgoing steamer and he desired to know the extent of territory by metes land bounds the city intended to cast off from the townsite in order to con- form to the government requirements |Councilman Lehman wanted to know if there was any way by which the plans might be changed in order to place the bridge at a point farther to the South, stating that in his opinion the bridge would be more fortunately situated if built from the end of Bel mont Point to the base of the Sand Spit MT. Jones stated that the bridge would be built near the site of the pre- lsent structure. Mayor Diamond want ed to know if Jones would make the survey himself, but Jones declined Councilman Lomen then suggested that Engineer Reed could be given the task today and the Mayor assured Mir Jones that the survey would be made today.
 Claims and accounts against the city including the payroll of city employees were read by the Clerk and totaled Sl,526.01. Lehman. seconded by To- men, moved that the rules be suspend
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

Writing to MT. John Nestor from New York city under date of July Q. Father Joseph Bernard states that he arrived in the metropolis on the fifth of last month and expected to leave for Europe on the evening on which the message was written with the hope of reaching France about July 22 Father Bernard states that although he is in the midst of six million people he is never the less exceedingly lonesome and his mind is forever returning to his old friends left behind in far away Alaska. He also asked that he be re- lmembered to all friends.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

The following letter to Mayor Dia- mond from the office of the United States Engineering Office of the War Department is self explanatory:
 "The river and harbor bill of March 4. 1915. contains a clause ordering an examination to be made of Nome har- bor and the mouth of Snake River. Alaska, and the examination has been assigned to this office.
 A personal examination of the har- Dor and river will be made by me about August goth, and it is highly
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03
SPECIAL ATTRACTION.

Our quality talks are all we'll found ed and this foundation has been proven to the minds of most every thoughtful person who appreciates thoroughly this great important factor.
 Our Seattle branch and cash paymen, for our wares gives us the advantage oi procuring better quality goods, which We then retail here at Nome at the standard prices prevailing, giving the patron extra quality for the same prices as of goods sold elsewhere which are not up to our medium of quality This point IS so forcibly carried anc proven by our Dry Pack Butter. s Pasteurized, germ proof better keep. ing Butter, which is more sweet and toothsome than mere words of expres. sion can convey, and that you will know the goodness of this BETTER BUTTER We are going to make it a speciality of this week only. Our price is 37Iac per pound, and we will expect that you take advantage of this treat to yourself and take home a pound, making us prove our assertions
 Just as matter of information, do you know that Butter packed in brine contains is per cent water? Why not get this 16 per cent in Butter? You can. at
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

Last Days of Pompeii" the wonder full eight part production packed the Dream last night. The same show will be repeated tonight to enable all to see it. It is one of the best pro- auctions in photo drama, and was pro- duced at an enormous cost. Princess Paranoff. real princess. as Tone made quite a sensational hit with the Nome public. Two shows one at 7:15 and the last at 9:15 and admission will be the popular one of 25 cents.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

Barney Ford the celebrated band leader and baton swinger, returned to town today from the scene of his min : ing operations on Ida gulch. attribu tary of Osborne creek. Barney and two stunt in an endeavor to annex a home stake.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

negro giving the name of Tom Simmons vas arrested by the police on a charge of disturbing the peaceful quiet of Front street this afternoon and is now lodged in the city bastile He will present himself before Judge Grimm tomorrow.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

Mining Inspector William Maloney will leave for the annual tour of in- spection of the Kougarok and Port Clarence districts within a day or two. The Inspector will be a pretty busy the shortness of the period before the season will close
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03
ARE YOU DOING YOUR PART?

Are you enjoying the telegrapll,c service of the Nugget?
 Are you doing your part towards maintaining the efficient service which the Nugget is providing the public with?
 Are you a subscriber to the papnr which is now giving to the people of Nome telegraph service from all parts of the world and daily happenings and the rapidly changing conditions in Flu rope?
 Send us your name and address and join the many nugget subscribers and have a paper of your own which fur nishes you the most and latest tele- graph news. instructions in Driving.-Nsme Gar
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

Jack Burke and his sister, Mrs. Hop kins will leave for Southeastern Alas ka on the Victoria. MT. Burke will be employed on large hydraulic plant at Sumdum near Juneau.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

Marshal and Mrs. Emmett Jordan returned from a trip to the states on the Vic. last evening. The marshal stay of two days in the national capi-
 tal capital an period in New York
 city, was most enjoyable throughout.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

Wm. Wheeler. who was formerly as- sociated with Henry Burgh in the management of the Eagle arrived on the Senator to finish up some business matters He will return to the outside on the same vessel.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

Mrs. Campbell underwent an opera tion in Holy Cross hospital yesterday and is reported to be making favora- ble progress toward recovery. Dr. Chace assisted by pr. Sharp of Fort Davis were the attending physicians.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

According to telephonic information this morning from Candle, the Arctic did not get away from Keewalik until last evening and is bringing down six
 or seven passengers from northern
 points.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03
THE NOME DAILY NUGGET AUGUST 3. 1915

pr. W. D. Chace, assisted by Dr. Mus tard, removed the tonsils of one of the young sons of Denny O'Brien yester- day.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

Cora Parker Faulkner, of 45S South Hope St, Los Angeles Cal, wishes to learn the whereabouts of her brother w z. Parker.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

Mir. D. E. Pearee. the Candle opera1 tor, arrived on the Victoria on his way to the northern camp. He will leave on the first north bound vessel.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

A radio from the Senator at eight thirty last evening stated that the yes sel was expected to get away for Nome about midnight.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

desirable that 1 meet representatives of those locally interested in the i'm provement of Nome harbor and the mouth of the Snake River for naviga- tion. It is also requested that any i'm provements desired by local interests be communicated in writing to this of lice.
 Tt will be greatly appreciated if lyou will show this communication to any one whe you may know to be interested
 Respectfully,
 "A. R. EHRNBECK,
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

house came up to the city on the Flyer yesterday for a brief visit. MT Dalqust states that there is little acti- witty in his section.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03
NEWS NOTES

Contractor Chas. Ross is engaged in the task of raising the Golden Gate hotel and placing a new foundation hereunder.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

Chickens soc per pouni; also some nice flyers. Eggs 75c per dozen. Geo Prosser- ahana Mack 5.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03
WE CAN DO IT.

For first class work and prompt de- livery phone Main 151 and the Peoples Steam Laundry will call and got your laundry.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

Senator Thos McGann came in from Jess Creek yesterday. at which point he is engaged in taking out the elusive with fair success.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

According to the announcement oi the local agents. the Senator will gel away for the outside this afternoon The vessel will carry no mail.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

The cable parted between Sitka and Seattle about half past eight last even ing and until the fracture IS located messages will have to be routed by the Dominion lines.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

Visiting Cards at the N'.sast Office
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

chas. Dalquist of the Safety road
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03
Respectfully

"A. R. EHRNBECK, Captain, Corps of Engineers.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-08-03

W. j. WILLIAMSON. Prop.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-23
OCTOBER TERN Of
HUST|NGS COURT OPENS
EAght Indictments Returned BY
Grand Jury and Several Cases
are Tried.
CIVIL DOCKET ON CALI TO-DAY
Body of Henry r. Parkinson Brought
tn Petersburg For Intermcnt, From
Home OF son ut Portsmouth
Ohio.

Petersburg. Va, oct. 22.--The
October term of the Hastings Court,
Judge Mullen presiding. convened this
morning, and shortly thereafter the
grand Jury reported indictments
against II. NJ. INLAND. Junius Meade.
W. p. Anderson. Joseph Wilkerson
Stanley George. Arthur SeAhorn
Charles Ramsay and Algie Knox. all
for felony
Court was opened with the trial Of
the case Of the mmonwealth VS.
William Knox, colored, indicted for
Thomas Parham. colored. Knox
who 1t is said. has already served
one term in the penitentiary for
which he will nave Ave years added
for his latest offense was adjuogeo
guiity and his punishment was fixed
at seven years in the penitentiary
Junius Meade, colored. indicted for
breaking into the building of the
Robert Porter Brewing Company and
stealing shotgun of the value of
s65. the property of Alderman Will
liam koenig. pleaded guilty. and was
Tertiary.
II. NJ, INLAND, white. giving his age
as twenty-one years and his home as
Roanoke, where his parents now re-
side, was arraigned for the larceny
OF suit Of clothes. a watch fob. one
raincoat. a pistol and $3.50 in
money. Of total value of s6237
The young man pleaded guilty and
was sentenced to two years in the
penitentiary.
Joseph Wilkerson, colored, charged
with entering the slaughter house of
Robert Carter and stealing hides of
the value of 500. pleaded not guilty
Commemorative Attorney thinner
stated to the jury that he did not
think a case OF housebreaking or
grand larceny had been made cuv
against the accused, but asked for
conviction for petit larceny. Wilker-
son was subsequently sentenced to
thirty days in jail.
The case of II. G. Smith. charged
with stabbing and wounding r. c.
Kirkland, was next called. The ac-
cused was represented by Robert Gil
Ism. Jr, He was found guilty and
sentenced to ninety DAYS In Jail with
fine
The civil docket will he called at
tomorrow mornings session of the
court
Henry r. Parkinson.
Mr.. Henry T. Parkinson. a former
, respected resident of Ettrick, died
Tuesday night last at the residence of
his son, Mr.. w. r. Parkinson. at
Portsmouth. Ohio, aged seventy-four
I years, The body arrived here yester-
day and was taken to the home OF
Mr.. Walter Hayes in West Washing
Z Tn x~h II fai
/ to the grave in Blandford Cemetery
I for interment at O'Clock this after
noon. Mr.. Parkinson is survived by
/ two sons and two daughters-Mr. w
| Y, Parkinson, of Portsmouth, o.. Mr.
| j. r, Parkinson, of Pittsburg, Pa.
Mrs p. E Hawkins, of Crewe; and
! Mrs. George Slate, of Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-23

This military forces ara, therefore. linz
tied to patrol duty.
The War Department received today
further report from Captain Frank
Mccoy. who brought up additional
forces ana dispersed the band which
made an attack on the detachment of
soldiers at Ole De Aqua early yes
terday. Captain McCoy's report fol-
lows.
Captain McCoyss Report.
Band was trailed to river near Chap.
pelle. where they crossed bAfore day
light. Number attacking estimated at
from twenty five TO one hundred. / In
cline TO the smaller limit. From cap
tured papers. and other sources. be-
lieve band was organized and co-opsf-
ating with Delarosa band at CorlAes
ranch and Rio Bravo. No evidence ut
Delarosa being present. but some ten
in this raid were present at former raid
in same village having been In neigh
borhood Of Anxueldes since. All wore
Mexican colors in hat and Viva lnde-
pendencia Texas The home of George
Diilar was attacked and burned at the
same time as attack on detachment.
Wounded were sent to field hospital
at Harrington, Texas. All believed will
recover"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-23
ANOTHER EXECUTION OF
WOMAN BY GERMANS

Amsterdam oct. 2a The Telegrasf
states that the Germans executed
French woman. Mile. Louise FernaS.
at Liege, two weeks age. II is as
serted the firing squad carrying out
the execution. purposely aimed 10"
and Hit the womAn's iees. The ofi1cei
then shot her through! the aeac with
has revolver
'.1'he same thing happened n the
case OF Miss tavs4 says the Teie.
sraaf. she was fred on oy a party
of twelve. but cniy one bullet touched
her, but did not Nil her !. was after
this that the officer @, the ftring party
drew his revo.ver and putting II to
the woIna . ear, fired 4 priest VINO
was present at the execution was
overcome " acrror and is row sufle'-
ing from f. ne-sors breakdown,
The Telagrasf's '.,~rsspc ldent aoaS
that ne has 10 tass.tation ~ SAVING
that the eaectt On caused consterna-
ton among tbs people OF Holland and
will ''prohah,Y do more to "a
German sympafnies " herever they eH-
let. In Holland than any happening OF
the war He continues
THE pinnacle of honor that is se-
corded 10 womank.nd in Holland ap-
proaches more nearly that accorded TO
woman in Britain and in America than
anywhere else -
"You my violate neutrality batter
homes ans churches and tear up
agreements and Holland will shrug
her shoulders and say Well. perhaps
IL Ia wa But butcher a woman in
cold blood and Holland will say, as
the people are saving today This IL
eavaE~ry
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-23
SENT
TO BORDER POINTS.

Washington. Oct. 22.--As an imme-
date result of the Mexican raid near
Brownsville Yesterday. in which th-an
United States soldiers were killed, Sec
rotary Garrison today ordered the
Twenty eighth Regiment of Infantry to
Harrington Texas This regiment La
now at Galveston. It will operate on
the border under Major -Generai Fun
ston's orders,
The Twenty third Infantry now at
Jacksonville. Fla. In connection with
the National Rife matches will he re-
turned to Galveston to be in reserve
in. case more troops are needed on the
border.
Following a conference between At
torney General Gregory and Secretary
OF War Garrison II was announced to-
day that large additional number
OF special agents from the Department
Of Justice will be sent to the border
districts to cooperate with the mill
tary forces. This step was taken on
recomme ndation Of General Funston.
who expressed the View that such men
were needed TO ferret out the identity
Of the raiders and their organizations.
II such organizations exist The War
Department is doing all IT can under
the existing situation. The Governor
Of Texas has not called on the Fed
eral government for aid. so no State
OF martial law exists and the state
authorities are really In full control.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-23

FL paso has received orders from Fed
eral authorities to close down and re-
fuse all shipments of dressed meats
out OF Northern Mexico, without re-
dress OF any kind
Particular scrutiny Is being given
cattle shipments entered for import
from across the river with especial
attention given to unbranded calves.
Every carload and package of hides
must be opened for inspection and
the brands found on the hides will
he examined for property eonflscated
and stolen from American or other
foreign owners in Mexico.
Won't Receive Stolen Goods.
The statement is made that no con-
fiscated o. stolen property will sue
coed in getting across the river out OF
Northern Mexico through the FL Paso
District and every hindrance Is to be
placed in the path of Villista agents
and local and foreign interests who at
tempt to do business which in any
manner smacks of the illegitimate In
its connection with American prop
erty in Mexico or tends to hinder the
Carranza faction in Mexico. rs the de
facto government.
General Emanuel Ochoa, of Villa 4
forces, with two troop trains of men,
reached .Iuarez late today from Casas
| Grandes Chihuahua. Ochoa is to re-
place the Juarez garrison of General
| Medinyritia No reason was assign
| ed
| Demonstrations Of anger because
| of the blockade resulted in double
patrols of troops along the river bank
| in territory occupied by villa troops
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-23
CARRANZA WILL PUSH
CAMPAIGN on BANDITS

Brownsville. Texas. Oct 22.-An ac-
tive campaign against bandits on the
Mexican side OF the Rio Grande by
General Eugenio Lopez, Carranza COM
mander In Matamoros. was promised
today by Jose z. Cara. CarranzA CON
sui here. Mr.. Cara said General Lopez
had requested more troops in order to
handle the Mexican side Of the raids.
Mr.. Cara said investigation Is under
way of the reported appearance In Rey-
nosa. Mexico. Of Louis de la Roso,
Texas bandit leader, a few hours be-
fore the raid on an American soldiers
camp at 0jo de Aqua yesterday morn
ing. General Lopez said he had conf
dencrin his commander at Reynosa--
Colonel Cantu~and believed that II de
la Rosa was there he got away before
Cantu heard of II, but that If Cantu
has disobeyed orders he shall be pun
ished.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-23

the soldiers dinner. pieces Of fat meat
and bone. bread. potato aad table onAi
OF all kinds. an unspeakably sloppy
mess At HE appearance momentary
sparkle Of anticipation lights up the
faded eyes and the poor old bodies az
they hobble forward to present their
pots and pans. The younger and more
robust among the waiting crowd. how
ever. soon elbow and push them aside
with the result that they go. ms they
came. with their hand AZ empty As
their stomachs. Then they try again
the next day until they collapse"
Food shortage General.
ftr food shortage fs not confined to
Berlin. According to the Tageblatt. The
ccmmissary have difficulty supplying
troops at Galtpoli.
"Our troops yonder," the Tageblatt
says. thYGgh not at the starvation
point. arr suffering serious privation.
We musf send them food. Compliments
or their bravery they don't need. Such
things don't give sustenarce. Food
and plenty of II Is what they require.
If sufficient supply cannot be sent
speedily enough by the authorities, in
dividusl Germans al home must make
more sacrifices and hasten relief to
our men fighting Il. foreign land.
where all Is strange an unhome!'ke.
As compared with the English, whose
equipment Is irreproachabi whose
adapta bility to the exisencies OF the
climate IL exemplary, there is much
left to be desired by our forces ir
sevtraI respects other than IT. food
supriy"
Butter and Egg battles.
Further details Of riotine n; AK La
Cha oelle and other towns in the west
ern part OF Germany. at Cologne. Cob
lenz and Treves are printed In the
Rheinische Westfalische Zeitung:
We want no more butter and egg
public market place In this ancient
city the newspaper says. "notwith-
standing the provocatiou the excess
sive prices of food may cause the
average HOUSEHOLDER Al the present
rates, butter and eggs are placed en-.
tirefy beyond the reach of the average
person. woman flung some butter
into A dealers face thus opened the
battle, Selling horse radishes and
carrots men and women. hombarded
each other with such wsr-like style
that blood began to flow In their
fury some OF the combatants even
danced a war dance amid baskets full
OF eggs, A horse harnessed to market
wagon was deliberately smeared all
over with butter. Lumps of high priced
butter were stuck by the rioters In
the hate OF well-dressed women who
had come to buy that commodity with
cries II we are not abie to eat but
ter and eggs no one shall.
The Munchner Nachrichten devotes
columns to the alarming condition In
the brewery industry owing to the
shortage of malt.