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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-17

whether Timothy J. sullivan received a
loan Of $1,000 from the National Bank
of Santo Domingo through the influence
of his cousin. the American Minister.
Timothy J. Sullivan told me voluntarily
that he had received $1,000 from the
National Bank Of Santo Domingo and
that the money was given TO him at the
request of Minister Sullivan and that the
note which he (Tlmothy J. Sulllvan) gave
to the bank was Endorsed by the Min
iste:. He also said that although the
note had been given II would never have
to be paid. as that was to be eventually
part OF the Ministers 'rakeoff'
"The American people, the President Of
the United states and the Democratic
party have been discredited and dlshon.
cred In ssnto Domingo by the conduct
OF Minister sullivan. The net result In
Santo Domingo Is that sincere and honest
American business men who have In
vested their money In legitimate enter
prises for the Development OF the Domni-
can Republic have suffered great loss. and
the Dominican people. who are honest,
courteous and lovable, have had their
property destroyed and many thousands
OF their lives have been sacrificed through
revolution, for which Minister Sullivan's
conduct Ia generally held by them to be
responsible
II feel that would come very near
In regard to this matter. The honor of
the American Government and the well
fare OF the Dominican people require that
| the truth should ho known In order that
this conspiracy may be frustrated"
"Didn't Act Like Man"
| In his testimony Mr.. Byrne told of a
letter written 10y Minister sullivan during
the revolution that was productive of ar
armistice. in which the Minister stated
that II either side broke the armistice they
would be held accountable by the United
| states Government. The Santo Domingo
| Government forces took advantage OF the
armistice to attack the revolutionlsts.
Did Sullivan ever take any action In
! this?' Mr.. Byrne was asked
| NO. none at all. and Minister Sullivan
lost his standing in santo Domingo from
that minute. In brief, he did not act tn,
part Of man.
81 believe the Minister and the Bancc
Nacional people were benefiting hnancIaII,
from this thing 1.-THE revolutIOnl. No
body but lot OF little fellows would hay,
done II, bat that Is just what they were,
Mrs Byrne then told how Tim Sullivan
the coal dealer, came to 60 to SantC
Domingo. Tim had educated Jim, tn,
Minister. Mr. Byrne said. lie had sen
Jim to Yale with the understan ding tina
| Byrne continued:
Jim came to Springfield and said: Tim
how would you like to come TO SAINT,
Domingo and make a bunch of money
This is my opportunity and II probahly
may be my last chance. but I've got fou
years TO do IL. We will be at the head o
1000 corporation
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81 don't want to he the ghost at the
feast but ! want to tell YOU real facts,
think II wrong 10 misstate them and
then let the eXpectant be undeceived. It's
not only wrong-its cruel
what can the city do? II can put
into work every authorization that has
been made hnd that's ready for work.
No one in the Board Of Estimate has
held back the department heads from do
Ing that
why Is II that authorizations made In
June. 1918. and confirmed by the board
I'm September, 1918, have never been
started? II IL due to the inertia OF some
department heads. / could particularize.
but ! viii not now.
AN sorts of false statements have
been made and accepted widely. 1t was
said last week that the Board OF Esti-
mate was holding up 500 000. 900 worth OF
work. It's not true, OF course.
"The surest way 10 breed discomfort
r. to misstate tho facts and then let men
find out the truth. Every thing the city
can do will be done. The board is agreed
on that
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Tell. of Mayor Ga,nor's Advice.

ANY programme or wurh 10 i. done b.
The city must be governed entirely by the
city's borrowing capacity" he said. 1t
Is not possible for the city TO programmize
a large expenditure extending over many
years Ii has always been thought the
part OF wisdom for New York to have a
little margin so that, as Mayor Gaynor
said more than once to mo, II calamity,
such as "A great fire, befcll us we would
not have to rely on legislative action 10
get money to help ourselves.
AS TO assessable work that might oe
Undertaken paving, sewcrlng ana the
like. Paving cannot he done at this
Season OF the year. In my Judgment the
last administration went further than
necessity warranted in this kind OF work.
III you start this extra work how are
you going to pay for II? There Is no
money in the bank ready to draw out for
the laborers No! II is collected from
small property ownCrs-the people who
come to my office with tears in their
eyes. who lose their fow savings put In
land or a house FOR home
I'VE have had to issue S24l0OOOO OF
bonds to pay for assessments which we
can Collect--when?
but, you say. the city is rich beyond
dreams. II can spend itself without
strain. Well. try the hnanciers. See II
they will lend you money except for a
necessary and legal purpose.
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Then after the night performance they
all went over to the clubhouse where
But that part il private stun And he
sides. ut this hour OF midnight, it's just
getting under way.
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YELL JOBLESS TRUTH,
URGES PRENDERGAST

Comptroller Prendorgast, who doesn't
believe all he hears about unemployment.
faced the music yesterday afternoon at
the city club and still did not dance TO IL.
Instead he lifted up his voice and uttered
what he called the real facts about men
out Of work I'm New York.
With neither knowledge nor statistics
20 support their statements people have
been charging that the city has been de-
laying work during the last six months
said the Comptroller. The books OF the
finance department show that in the last
six months Of 1918, "A fairly normal year.
there were contracts registered to the
amount of Sl9,3S5.l6i, In the last six
months OF 1914. in spite OF the war and
domestic problems, contracts were regis
tered amounting to S30,7l5iT3l2
IF il had not been for the action OF
labor unions in picking this time to test
the alien labor law there would have been
contracts amounting 10 Sll,OO0,00O more
registered this past fall
The Comptroller said he wasn't cNtenu-
ating his attitude In the Board of Esti-
mate. lie did not disown the charge that
he thought OF the taxpayer some one,
he said must think of the taxpayer
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30
CANDLE TO HAVE SIXTY
 MILE RACE THURSDAY

The big Candle dog race is scheduled for April first having been held over from March date owing to the un- settled weather conditions The race promises to be of unusual interest as many of the speediest dog teams in the northern section are entered The ma joritv of the teams will he driven hy their owners, most of whom are en- thusiastic. The route is from Candle to Deering and return by way of the coal mines The distance is about sixty miles.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30
VERY SPECIAL OFFER.

Fof the next twenty five days Tailor made suits to order at outside prices.
 By ordering now your suit will arrive here by the first fleet
 250 the latest of this seasons samples and styles to choose from only small deposit required
 We also do cleaning, pressing and repairing for Ladies and Gentlemen.
 NOME TAILORING COMPANY. Between Segerstrom and Hagen and ZehneTs Jewelry stores
 NOTICE
 Anyone having books or magazines that need repairing or binding, leave same at MoIIer's store and they will receive prompt attention. 25-6t
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30
 DIVIDE
 NOTES

In addition to the origional location of the much discussed paystreak on Dexter Hill. many other outfits are now searching for the extension of the pay and small village has sprung up on the divide.
 According to the statement of those in touch with affairs in that vicinity there is every prospect that the future is liable to witness the development of much litigation owing to much indis- criminate locating. It is declared that the top of the divide Is fairly bustling with new stakes many of which mark invalid locations.
 Included in the new outfts now To- cated in the neighborhood are Folsom and sheldon. who are sinking west of the Kathleen Jack Ferguson and part ners. who are also west of the origional strike. Cross and Co. who are on claim near the head of Spicimen Gulch and which adjoins the extreme western end of the Kathleen, Tom Kelleen and partners who are sinking on the left limit of specimen and Arthur and co. who are working on the Gopher claim. Sy Kcster on the upper half of l3 Dexter is reported to he in frozen ground and fas, making bedrock. Sy is also prospecting on the Surprise claim north of the summit
 on the summit Bench McCleod and partners are also close To bedrock.
 Brownell is reported to be located between the paystreak and Anvil mountain and Milot and Co. have crew employed on ground located 10 the west of the Connollys.
 The Pioneer Company also has sey- eral men working on No II Dexter Tie Pioneer also has two men pros pecting near the head of Grass Culch
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

Tomorrow is the last day allowed for the filing Of petitions for the council matic offices. According to the state ments of local officials il is expected that inc closing hour will witness q round dozen or more candidates in the field In addition to the names arleady proposed there are quite d number who are spoken of as being about ready to join in the rush for eouneilmatic honOrS
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

So far seven candidates for the office of councilman have definitely made their bow to the voting public. Among the number are three who are members of the present council the same being Councilmen Kiesele. Orland and Burgh. The other names announced are those of Gus Lynell, T. Lehman. A. G. Blake and 1T. C. Kelling It is understood that the petitions for the candidates named were in circulation today.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

David Aracoma and Mary Acrokomo who were indicted by the grand jury on the charge of having murdered an- other native in the Arctic during the early winter were arraigned in the District Court this morning, both pleading guilty. Judge Tucker imposed n sentence of one year in the case of David while the woman was given a six months term The Federal jail was designated as the place of con- fnement
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30
NOTICE.

Now is the time to get your Ladies' Tailored Suits and House Dresses only few suits left.
 D. M. c. Thread.
 Cut prices on all goods as long as they last. Ticket on embroidered table cover given with each $i00 purchase
 MRS. J. WANGER,
 End Ave. opp. Court House.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

Mass meeting of all the people Miners, Merchants, Women will be held in the A. B. Hall Wednesday eve nine eight o'clock. The question to be discussed pro and con, Shall local pro hIbition be submitted to a vote of the people2
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

Company D. 14th Infantry, will give a dance at the Post April 12th. An in vtation is extended to the people of Nome to attend. Fort Davis will handle the transportation end and no admission will be charged
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

Messrs Wilhelm and Miller are re ported to have lately encountered fair pay at the bottom of new shaft on No. [ Dry creek
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

Nlushers report that nearly all trails leading into town are in the finest ros- sible condition at present and the handling of freight, of which there is q vast quantity being taken to the creeks for use during the spring and early summer, is thus greatly facili- tated.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

 MEETING

The meeting of the Common Council
 last night was devoid of incident and
 beyond the reading of the minutes and the various bills against the City there
 was no further business. All of the
 members were present when Mayor Grigsby called the meeting to order at eight r. NJ. and the routine business
 was transacted with the utmost dis patch. Following the reading of the minutes, bills approved by the Finance Committee totaling $120,00 were read and on motion of Councilman Kiesele it was ordered that warrants covering the same be ordered New bills in- cluding the sum due for the care of City patients in the Hospital and az gregating $72.5O were given first reading. Monthly bills, including the City pay roll for March, totaling $1161.00 were next presented and it was moved by Murphy that the rules be suspended and all labor bills he ordered paid which was done.
 Councilman Orland speaking for the Health and Relief committee. stated that he had inspected the premises at the corner of 1Iogans Alley and Third street against which complaints were lodged last week and had found the place full of refuse and ashes but rec eomended that action be delayed until tho melting snow permitted the easy removal of the accumulated rubbish No further business developing the Council then adjourned.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

\ goodly number of candidates are availing themselves of the oppor- tuntv ofsecuring 1000 free votes in \. Pelets Panama Pacific Excursion con- test. This contest promises to prove deeidcly interesting.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

pr, Fromm and Chester Milliean ar rived at Council Sunday night but have not been able to proceed on their journey because of severe storms
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

Powerful 'Iindian" drama entitled The Red Mans Honor" will head the Dream program Tuesday and Wednes- day and will furnish two interesting parts of the four part bill. In addition an interesting feature will be "The Moros,' film showing the marvellous acrobatic feats of the famous family of atheletes. The concluding number will show practically every feature of the method by which the commodity known as plaster of paris is obtained Miss Lilly Koch will play as usual
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

Daddy Williams reports that the spring garden sass" Is coming along nicely and will he ready for the market in about ten days or two weeks
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

The Memorial Services of the Frater- nal Order of Eagles will be held in Eagle hall Sunday afternoon.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

Nee Johnson, accompanied by Mrs pr kittilsen left this morning for Council at four il m The run to the
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

The ladiAs of the Kegoyah Ko2ga will give an entertainment at the club house tomorrow night to which only the husbands of the lady members will he invited
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30
NEWS NOTES

Peter Bloomberg will leave the latter part of this week for the Dick creek country, travelling by way of Teller
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

An open meeting called for the pur- pose of discussing the prohibition oues- ton will be held at A. F. Hall tomor- row night. According to the announce ment the question will be discussed pro and con and all will be given an opportunity to state their views. This savers of the old-time method of sub- hitting public questions to open de- bate and will undoubtedly throw much light on this interesting subject in-so- far as it relates to the local situation.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

The Nugget Is giving it's subscriber. more telegraph news than any other paper in Alaska and will continua ,o do so Send in your name and hay. the Nugget delivered to your home or pHice. Do 1t now
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

TO GET THE NEWS READ THE NUGGET.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

Augustine and kyer chocolates and 8 utter crisp at the Rose Candy Store.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

There being no business ready to submit to their consideration the netit jury was excused until II a. m to- morrow morning The Gay case will probably he the first 10 he submitted to a trial jury.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

YOU GET THE MOST AND VERY LATEST WAR NEWS IN THE NOME DAILY NUGGET.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-03-30

IL is announced that the proposed dance of Company D. l4 r < Infantry, April 7th has been postponed until Monday April l2th.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-13

so many different ways that even the most constant users could not tell it until they used it, the public was bad lv fooled and the business had proven q source of great revenue to the mixers.
 Agents of the United States had found out and reported that Italy was importing 5000 pounds of opium, Spain 19,000. Austria Hungary 5000, Germany 17,000. Holland 1000. 1t was found that five foreign countries with population of 560, 000. .000. were using 150,0 900 pounds of opium while the United States with about 90000000 population was using .000 pounds of the deadly drug, wien 50,000 to 75,000 pounds was sufficient to supply the demands of the medical fraternity, and yet they were using 1000 ounces. It was the purpose of tho investigation that the only way to reach the victims of the drug habit and put an end to such enormous importat1ons was through the customs laws-hence the Harrison law. That 1t Is being rigidly enforced Is apparent, and that 1t will work out to the good of the coun- try and the advantage of the victims of the dope habit there does not seem 10 be any doubt. He was glad to know that the druggists of Mississippi are standing by the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-13
|b. A. |. WILL STAGE
 SWIMMING MEET
Big Water Festival Offered Sport Lovers for Thurs
 day Night

The Birmingham Athletic club swim ming meet, which will be held in the club natatorium next Thursday night. promises to eclipse any event of like nature in the history of the club. All manner of water contests will he staged during the meet, including long distance swims, relay races. fancy swimming and fancy diving. Participants will be con fined to members of the club but the public generally has been invited to at tend No charge will be made. The meet will begin promptly at SIS p. m
 In addition to Thursdays meet R. A C. authorities are planning a general water festival to be held at East Lake in the near future, according to an an nouncement made by Physical Director Glow last night Plans for the meet con- template a general contest with an un- limited number of entrants. Considerable interest is being manifest in the pro- posed festival. which promises to be a feature of summer sports.
 Dr. Glow also made the announcement last night that the B. A. C. tennis tourn- ament will begin tomorrow afternoon. Elimination will continue and a final championship match will be staged at a date to be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-13
l64 GRADUATE AT THE
 MILITARY ACADEMY \

West Point N. Y, June 12.--The largest class ever graduated from the United States Military academy rc- oeived diplomas at the commencement exercises on Trophy Point today. i6i cadets being handed their sheepskins by Col Clarence P. Townsley, superin- tendent of the academy. Secretary Gar rison delivered the graduation address, which made no reference to current international affairs.
 The five honor men of the class were William F. R. Covell of Washington. n. C.; Edwin R kimhle of Texas Joseph D. Arthur of South Carolina Ernest F, Miller of Iowa and John s. Bragdon of Pennsylvania.
 Cadet A. e. Yer. who Is the second cadet from the Philippine Islands to be graduated from West Point. was num- Der 119 in the class standing. He will he commissioned In the scouts of the
 islands Cadet l.. R. Esteves, the first cadet from Porto Rico eyer graduated at the academy, was number 97. He will get an assignment in The regular army.
 After the exercises the newly made officers, in company with the cadets of the class of IT. who are furloughed until August 2s, left on d special train for New York.
 The existing appointments of oft cers and noncommissioned officers of the battalion cadets were revoked ini- mediately after graduation and new ai- pointments were made from the cadets of the remaining three classes. The battalion will move into camp on Monday and on Tuesday morning. 1i2 new cadets, comprising the new "plebe" class, will report for entrance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-13

leading left-handers come through. The comeback of Jack Coombs. veteran dis card of the Athletics, has been wind fall for the team, IS also has been the uncovering of sensation m Nneezer Dell Both these fellows have been doing great mound work and Jeff Prefer. the leading twirler of the team last year. has begun to eNhiibt his former effectiveness. With these three delivering as they now are the Dodgers will become dangerous pen nant contenders if either one Of their big left-handers come through--Nap Tucker or Raleigh Aitchison If both come through the Dodgers will Win the flag. no matter what happens in the ranks of the opposition.
 Fucker the greatest southpaw of them all few seasons back. has lost all of his old speed Even the average high school pitcher can zip the ball across faster than he can. But Nap has considerable head on his shoulders, also considerable curve bal, and considerable control. Using the slowest kind of a floater, he made the Giants look sick in the afternoon game ol the Decoration Day double header. How ever, 1t showed he had it in him and some more of that same stripe would mean much for the team. Aitchison has twirled first-class ball in about six innings of each game he has started, but something alv avs has occurred in the other three to make his days work wasted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-13
MISS LITTLE VICTIM . OF PURSE SNATCHER
Negro Seizes Her Purse at Eleventh and Eighteenth
 and Escapes

The purse of Mss E. T. Little 1olS South Eighteenth street, was snatched by negro last night at SEQ o'clock at the corner of Eleventh avenue and Eighteenth street south The purse contained about s7 in money. officers R. G. Williams and Earville answered the call and was on the scene within two minutes after the call came in
 Miss Little gave an accurate descrip- ton of the negro who snatehed her purse and the police expect to apprehend him sometime today. According 10 a state ment made by Miss Little the negro was walking up Eleventh avenue just back of her for minute or so before he grabbed her purse. Miss Little showed fight and refused to let go her hold and was dragged for about 10 feet. She only gave up her hold atfer becoming completely ex- hausted. She immediately cried for help and some men came running up to her and assisted the young lady te her home. In the meanwhile the negro made his escape up Eleventh avenue.
 The robbery occurred directly under the glare of a large arc light at Eighteenth street The screams of those who wit ntssed the occurrence caused considerable excitement and quite crowd collected.