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The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

Axel Bard came in from Moss gulch yesterday and reports that the big blow raised the dickens out In that section. One of Billy Webb's cabins which stands on a point opposite the mouth of the gulch was completely de- stroyed by the gale and practically nothing remains but the flooring and that has been moved hundred or more feet from It's oroginal location
 Bard reports that everything has been tied up this month and he has been
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

Call or ring Main 46 when you have job printing to be done. The Nugget has the most complete stock for all 7coasioni
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07
TRANSFORMATION CD. RAISES
 ON ANT|MONY SHIPMENTS

The prevailing price for thousand The antimony boom last summer has resulted In a considerable increase of activity in this branch of the mining industry and a considerable number of antimony owners are preparing to commence shipments on the opening of navigation.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07
CURLEY LOWELL
 LOSES HIS ROOF

The roof of Deputy Marshal Lovells office at Council Is reported to have vanished during the big storm early In the week impelled by the furious blasts of the storm king. It Is said that noth- ing can be found of 1t anywhere so perhaps 1t has betaken itself to the Koyukuk or has pointed Mohomet's coffin and hangs suspended betwixt heaven and earth. Curley was mo- at home when the trouble happened, having betaken himself to the Dime creek section some time ago
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07
ATTENTION MOOSE.

All members L. o. 0. M. are re- quested to attend meeting Sunday. January g. Social and refreshments will follow business of importance.
 ALFRED LOMEN, Dictator
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

Bud Lehman and Charlie Brown were amoB those caught out in the big storm and only arrived home yes terday. The boys were out on Sun set during the blow and were in no danger
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

Gus Boltz is reported to be almost recovered from his recent fall and will probably be around again in few days. The rib which was fractured when Gus's equilibrium was disturbed Is reported by his physician. Dr. Mus. ard. to be coming Llong nicely.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

The Catholic Library Club held a social at Moose hall last night A large crowd was in attendance and a very enjoyable evering was passed in dancing. Refreshments were served and everybody had a good time
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

Mir. and Mrs. Bittner of Council City taking advantge Of the break in the weather, departed for their home in the inland city this morning
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

Mail Carrier Fred Larson reports Stipek and Gehrmann arrived safely In Teller before the commencement of the big blow. which announcement will doubtless relieve the anxiety of their many friends in this city.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

Eddie Parker took & run out to Dex- ter today on business bent. It Is also reported that Clyde Hager has be- come interested in the Dexter section and has been out there for the past several days looking things over.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

unable to accomplish anything during the present week. Dick McCool and partner Sharkey are reported 10 be prospecting between Laredo and Irene creeks.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

need of it's services we might wish that the day of its rehabilitation might never come.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

Mir. and Mrs. A. J. Mueller will hold their silver wedding reception in A. B. hall this evenig from eight o'clock on- ward. Nearly four hundred invitations have been issued to friends of the pioneer couple.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

Among the arrivals from Dexter creek visible on the streets today are Albert Richert, Barney Coggins, Jack Orheum, Albert Murray. storm, Al Jorgensen. Henry Holtzerland Love way. Fly Taylor, Harry Jones Began, Carpenter and a number of others.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

ness.
 Search Continued by Lantern Light.
 Although the party had about given up all hope of hnding the missing man in the storm ana darkness lau- terms were produced and the search was continued for several hours without success The wind continued To howl making every loot of progress stln more dilheuI1 but the searehers per sisted until eight or nine o'clock at night, but still no sign of the missing miner. At length several of the party decided to go up the river. They plod ded on for some time in the midst of the whirling snow but found nothing Find Mcintosh Wandering Hopelessly.
 still undiseouraged, tie men con tfnued h roicany onward fighting their wa.' through the darkness and the snow drifts cumbering theif bath and were at last rejaiced to See snow mauted figure stumble 9at of the darkness. a bout ten o'clock, which prov ed to be Mcintosh The missing man WAS hopelessly lost and had no idea as to whether he was going either up or down stream.
 Was Badly Frozen.
 He was at once taken in hand and hurried 10 the nearest cabin where 1t was found that he was badly frozen about the hands and feet and had also suffered frost bites on other portions of his body. He was made as com
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

About half of the miners from Dexter creek and vicinity are in town today after supplies Several report that the grub and fuel supplies in that geo. tion were pretty well run down when the big blow commenced-hence the rush to stock up.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

John Kailos and Aleck Katlinoff, tho two Russians charged with breaking into the home of Mrs. Olson were found guilty in the commissioner court this afternoon. They will b, sentenced tomorrow
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

Andy Anderson was In the city yes- terday and reports that the backing up of the water in Snake river during the big blow kept him busy cutting his dredge loose from the grip of the ice. The big machine was saved from damage however. by quick action and Is now in complete safety.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07
SOLOMON DERBY TO
 BE CLASSY EVENT

manse Is large enough to be adorned by several more cups and Harry Is right out after them.
 Fay Delezene-well-look out for Fay. he has something up his sleeve In the dog line.
 Billy Webb has Q strong team which must be seriously considered especial ly if there Is a heavy trail
 Last but not least comes the Ken lucky strain of Russ Downings.
 Russ Is out for the Alaska Sweep stakes. the Solomon Derby. the Moose, Boschen and any other old race. chal- lenge or otherwise that may be sprung.
 Surely with this great array of dogs and their well tried drivers the people of Nome are assured of big things from their Kennel Club.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07
NOTICE.

NOTICE, Send in your subscription for the Mining and Dredging Edition: See psr opv. $500 per d0sea-
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07
WEATHER RECORD

The following table shows the aV- ,rage temperature for each day for the he following years:
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

order your calling cards for the New Year at the Nugget ofYlce
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07
NEWS NOTES

Harry Bloomfield pulled out for the east coast yesterday on . frsixhtins trip.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

Mall the Nussst to ysur fvisnAs and seip advsrtiss Meme
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

The small boys of the city held a battle on the ice in front of town this morning furnishing much amusement to those who witnessed the miniature fray. Forts were erected, skirmish lines were formed and the fun was fast and furious for time. There wer no casualties so far as reported.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

Calling Cards at the Nugget omee.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

Fred Larson the Teller mall carrier, arrived last night and reports a hard trip down the coast owing to the gen. eral wrecking of the trails by the big storm. Larson states that the storm raised havoc in the Port Clarence town and two of the largest buildings, used as warehouses, were almost blown to pieces. Many cabins also suffered considerable damage. Larson declared the trail in frightful shape for travel and Is piled with great heap of leo forced up by the late blow which makes 1t almost impossible for miles
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

The city telegraph office announced yesterday afternoon that the Dominion line went up again at 4:36. No mes- sages came through. however. during the evening or night. MT. Granthan, the operator in charge of the city sta ton Is optimistic that the delay. In so far as the land lines are concerned will not be great but as to the cable-well that's different matter as neither prophet nor sage could guess when that antiQuated contraption will resume business Were it not for the desperate
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-01-07

Efforts will be made to haul the caisson tower. destroyed by the leo last week. to shors as soon as tho Ice and weather conditions permit. W. J. Rowe has the contract for pulling In the giant structure. The Alaska Light craze Company has as yet made no survey of the big block of cement which formed the base of the tower and no plans have been formed as to It's future employment. It is stated that the block has moved considerable distance but this will not prevent 1t being used for the same purpose in its present location providing that 1t has not been damaged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
portion of Archipelago Which Uncle Sam Will Purchase Embraces Three Gard e n Spots, Green With Tropical Verdure and Rich In Profita- ble Vegetation.
Floating Palaces Ply Between
 Northern Ports and These Jslands-Blackbeard'SA Adven- lures Intimately linked With Early History of the Islands.

When last week the news was flash cd over the wires that, excepting the determination of few details, nego- tiations were practically complete Tor the purchase by the United states from Denmark of the Danish west Indies for $25,0O0,000 it sent a ripple of interest all over the land, an inter- est based not only on the poiltlcal as- pect of the purchase, but on cur1oslty as to just what sort of place it is that even the native Yankee shrewdness of our Uncle Samuel deemed worth so much money.
 Not a few of our people know that the West Indies in general, and the Danish West Indies in particular, are on the map, but nevertheless. have sort of sneaking suspicion that they are not real These folk merely as- sume that there may be such place vaguely sinister and bizarre, and 1n- separably attached, somehow, to the words "fevers and poisonous snakes filibusters, pirates and gloomy Span ish dungeons" Except for the snakes the dungeons and, here and there, the levers, these words, although they did apply to the past, have little more re- ldLlOH tO lHc DdlilSh WCoI 1LoAoo VI the present than the cowboys of Fred eric Remington, havs to Broadway oI Commonwealth avenue.
 A few good people seem to think we have imperial designs on all the West Indies, designs such as are said to have been represented by cartoons that appeared in some of our bar Der shop papers. One of these shows Uncle Sam in the role of a father stern and of immense proportions spanking a lot of little brown babies; and the other shows the Monroe Doc Urine as a hen sitting on lot of West Indian eggs, while over them the Yan- kee rooster crows Justify in pride of possession. Such ideas are erroneous The only West Indian territory now desired by Uncle Sam is such territory has particular strategic value, and for this purpose only were the islands bought, for in the harbors of St Thomas and Santa Cruz is afforded just such value.
 Indeed, American naval authorities believe the islands to be of very un- usual strategic importance. St. Thom- as, for instance, lying in the path o1 all vessels plying between Europe and the Panama canal, and having one o1 the best land-locked harbors in the en- tire world. Ever since the Civil wal the, lack of a safe harbor and naval base in the West Indies has been felt by the United States to be handicap to the country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

In 1865 Secretary or State William H. Seward made a treaty for the pur- chase of these same islands, but the senate was slow to act on it, and 1t fell through. There were more ineffec- tual efforts toward negotiations when Grant was president, and finally in 1902, Secretary of State John Hay tried again. This time it was the Danish parliament and not the Amer ican senate that defeated the sale, the opposition being said to have been due to the influence on Denmark of Germany. g
 But now the purchase is at last to be a reality, and it is worth while to get clearly in mind what we are get ting in exchange for our money. From the political viewpoint the purchase will end the constant menace of Euro pean aggression that is always occa- stoned when a weak nation holds isl- ands of strategic value so near our shores and on one of the most impor- tant of the worlds trade routes. The purchase will give us naval base in the West Indies that commands the Atlantic entrance to the Panama ca nal and the principal routes thereto, and that is more advantageously To- cated than our present base at Guam tanamo. Economically the islands will hardly ever be of much value to us, but for military and naval purpos- es, and above all for a stronghold against European aggression, they should be worth what we paid for them.
 What They're Like.
 The Danish West Indies comprise three islands, St. Croix, sometimes called Santa Cruz; St. Thomas and St. John, and they lie in the Caribbean sea southeast of Porto Rico. St. Croix is the largest of the three. It lies sixty-five miles Southeast of Por- to Rico, and it is twenty-two miles long, one to six miles wide, and has a population of about 10000. The west ern coast is hilly, but the rest of the island is marshy. Sugar is the staple product, and near Christianstaed, the principal town, is a sugar factory con- ducted by the Danish government The planters aremostll English and the English language is predominant Christianstaed, the capital is on the north coast, and it's harbor is poor, be- ing partly filled up with mud. The only other town is Frederickstead which lies on an open roadstead on thewest coast
 Four miles east of St Croix is St John, a mass of rugged mountains ten miles long and one to two and one half miles wide, the highest point Camel Mountain, being 1,270 feet above the sea. St. John is one of the best watered and most fertile of all the West Indies, but it has little com merce, and the population is only about 1000. On it's coast Coral Bay provides the best harbor for refuge in all the Antilles.
 St. Thomas lies forty miles east of Porto Rico. Its population is about 12.O00, most of whom are negroes, and it is thirteen miles long, one to four
 miles wide, and consists of a single mountain ridge 1855 feet above the sea at its highest point. The only town is Charlotte AmaIie, which con tains S.540 people. Lyng on the south coast it is at the head of one of the finest harbors on the globe-a basin almost landlocked. This basin is
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
FAIRFIELD COUNTY NEWS.
VIII Is Admitted.

Claiming that there had been a later will than that which was offered for probate two weeks ago, the heirs of Catherine J. Tallmadge. other than the husband of the deceased, Col. William H. Tallmadge, were expected to oppose the acceptance of the will presented for probate, at hearing in the Stamford probate court Tuesday. At the eleventh hour, Judge Taylor notified Judge Heating of the probate court and Judge Charles D. Lockwood, counsel for Col. Tallmadge, who is sole executor of the estate, that the claim would not be pressed by the other heirs, so Judge Heating approv- ed the will. The will offered for pro- bate was executed by Mrs. Tallmadge more than 36 years ago. There was a later will, but 1t was not produced. Col. Tallnadge claimed that the later will was practically identical in it's terms with the older instrument. Mrs. Tallmadge died in Stamford on June 25, 1916. The inventory of her estate shows $20,0o0 in real property and $500 in personal property. According to the will approved the entire estate goes to Col. Tallmadge.
 Increased Capital Stock.
 The Gilbert & Bennett Manufactur- ing Co. of Bedding has filed certifi- cates of issue, showing increases of s500,000 on its capital stock. The capital stock is now s1,000,000. Crushed Between Cars.
 Martin Hoffer of Sound Beach was seriously injured Sunday morning by being crushed between the car that he was in and a car owned by Clarence Hawks. MT. Hoffer had alighted and was examining the gasoline tank on his car. The car owned by Hawks backed up and Hoffer was caught be- tween the two. MT. Hoffer Is suffer- ing from a fractured rib. breastbone and internal injuries.
 Ridgefeld Has Case.
 The first case of infantile paralysis to appear in Ridgefield was reported Saturday when Frederick Penny the three-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Frederick Penny, was found to have the malady. The house was quaraa- tined.
 Did $2,OOO Damage.
 At least $2,000 damage was caused
 
 by the failing of the factory fire sprinklirS system water thank at the plant of the Danbury Hat Go Monday afternoon. The big tank held about 16,000 gallons of water and stood on steel supports about 80 feet in the air. Just what caused the tank to fall is not definitely known although it had been noticed that one support had sagged recently and preparations were being made to straighten it.
 Frank Bishop Hangs Himself.
 Frank Bishop of Wilton. committed suicide by hanging himself Monday. He made a moose which was tied to the rafters, and stood on a box to ad- just this, jumping off when the ar- engagements were completed. His neck was broken and death was prac- tically instantaneous. Temporary in- sanity, due to poor health. is given as the cause. ..
 Shark Killed Near Sound Beacl-
 A shark not big enough to be in the man-eater class, but sufficiently pow erful to make a strong fight, has been caught and killed about a mile from the shore at Sound Beach. The shark measured four feet from tip to tip. and weighed 27 pounds. Numerous sharks have been seen but always further off shore
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04

FUNERAL BOUQUETS
 AND DESIGNS. JOHN RE0K q soN
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-04
Shark Killed Near Sound Beacl.

A shark not big enough to be in the man-eater class, but sufficiently pow erful to make a strong fight, has been caught and killed about a mile from the shore at Sound Beach. The shark measured four feet from tip to tip. and weighed 27 pounds. Numerous sharks have been seen but always further off shore.
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
LAprN WITH cooD pRouIsr

VTTlLLlAM b. MEGEAR the new president of the
w Wilmington Chamber of Commerce delivered be-
fore the Membership Council of that body yesterday
afternoon address outlining his policy for the cur
rent year. II may be referred to nttngy as his in-
augura We feel that the members and the pub
lie feel that it is laden with good promise and that If
he be properly supported 10y those who ought to sup
port him. he viii produce beneficial results
Mr. Megear has displayed commendable wisdom in
refrainng from making any promise other than the
that with the facilities hand he will do his best
TO promote the interests OF Wilmington thc State of
Delaware and the Dolmaryia Peninsula and as he puts
IT, 10 Justify the existence OF the Chamber Of Com
mercc as civic organization In short he wishes
his administration to be measured by the rule Of per
formance rather by the rule Of promise
Nor did the president err in judgment when he
put fairly and squarely up the officers the direc-
tors, the executive stan and the members generally
their responsibility III making marrlng the years
work He realizes they realize. that without
their "hearty. unselnsh and intelligent support he
cannot make Of his administration and ac-
complish the things he hopes to accomplish. As he
says he has right to demand that support because
il was promised nierentially when he was elected
to the presidency The executive declaration that he
will let the dead past bury its dead and keep his face
turned resoiutey TO the future also augurs well As
he says. 1--WE grind grist with water that has
passed over the dam; can we do much in the
present and future If devote our time TO mulling
over events Of the past"
Let us now turn our attention to the several planks
embraced in Mr. Megears platform. They are as fol-
lows
"First-To devote ourselves to those things which
legitimatey come within the scope OF Chamber of Com
work.
'second-ro have as our chief aims the socurement
Of new industries for city, the securement Of new
business for our manufacturers and merchants. and
the securement Of representative conventions as guests
of the Chamber and the city
"Third-To do few fundamental things and to
do them we'll rather than to attempt to do multitude
OF things that not fundamental 10 the neglect of
the things that fundamental
"FourthTo produce practical results that stand up
promr emily that the public fail to see them
and to express its appreciation Of our work
"Fifth-To have meetings so democratic that
the humbest member OF body may feel free to
say his say and 10 know all times that he will be
listened to with respectful attention by his fellow
members
sixth-To place our finances upon comprehen-
sive and uusehsh budget basis, so that maximum
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
OUR NEW SECRETARY or WAR.

DREslDENT WILSON has appointed Newton D.
L Baker, former Mayor of Cleveland. TO succeed
Lndley NJ Garrison, resigned. Secretary Of War
"Of course, know nothing about the duties of the
Office and | shall have all these to learn" the new
Secretary said q have always been peace advocate
believe in peace and in the proper enforcement of
peace-by force if necessary"
With Mr.. Baker at the head Of the War Department
and with Mr. Daniels at the of the Navy Depart
mont and with both admittedly gnorant Of the im-
porant duties Of the offices they hold the United States
is left serious disadvantage at a critical time in
its diplomatic negotiations and when preparedness is
being so generally discussed
II is asserted that President Wilson selected Mr.
Baker not so much because he is fitted peculiarly to
discharge the duties Of Secretary of War but because
the appointment would be pleasing to the radical wing
of the Democracy in Ohio and the Middle West and inn
pair i'm that territory the influence Of William Jen-
nings Bryan. II that be true the President may find
Il be an expensive selection. because the American
people as a whole feel that at such time this a
strong capable and experienced man, and not AN ex-
perimentast. should be at the head Of the War Dc
partment
Mr.. Baker is the who recently sent a telegram
to Senator Pomerene in which ne said: Something
must be done save the Democratic party, which is
a dismal failure" President Wilson has placed him
in a position where he engage in partisan salvage
work if he be so minded