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The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

One of the most attractive games of the billiard tournament at the Board of Trade was played Saturday evening, the contestants being Messrs. Grigsby and Evan Bruner. Grigsby who con- ceded 22O points won by narrow margin. making his four hundred while Bruner secured 172 of his handicap of 1so. The game went to 11o innings, Grigsby's average was ss+ The game was full of interest throughout and the big billiard room was packed to the point of suffocation by an interest ed crowd of spectators. So great is the interest In the tournament that Ituss Downing has decided to install bleachers for the spectators so that all will have an opportunity to see the games with ease. Jones playing 90, defeated Otto Binder playing 100 in a match in the D class this afternoon.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

Anxious friends of the Misses Cam eron and Anpher will be glad to learn that they are probably safe at their destination at Mary's Igloo by this time. Reports from the Nugget road house this morning say that they escaped the furious storm In which Messrs Rice and Wittenberg were cAtch: and probably arrived at the Iron creeS roadhouse last evening. The wires are down to Iron creek and nothing can be learned but as the weather was fine when they passed the Nugget yesterday. there is little doubt that they are all right The Nugget reports that bad gale Is blowing there today and the temperature Is low.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

Dream theater-no show tonight. Tomorrow evening. Uncle Tom s Cabin" in three parts. Few there are who have not seen the stage produc- tion and still fewer who have not, read he soul stirring story lmmortalized Dy Harriet Beecher Stowe. See It tomorrow night in pictures-Uncle Tom, Eliza Harris, Little Eva, the oloodhounds, the whipping post and the famous Marks. the lawyer. A grand spectacle of anti bellum days in the south. Wednesday and Thursday. The Perils of Pauline," the most sensational of all continued photo plays.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

The citizens of Fourth avenue and Steadman way are loud in their praise of the action of Contractor ". J. Rowe in running the big grader down their street greatly facilitating travel in those snow drifted sections of the
 ity. As the streets mentioned are not included In the contract for re-
 moving the snow, the contractor Is displaying a greatly appreciated gem erosity in clearing the way for traffic.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

Thorulf Lehman, jr., proved to be the holder of the lucky number in the Hill Pharmacy punch bowl contest. The drawing took place at the drug store Saturday night under the direc- ton of Messrs. Kiesele. Mcclure and Bachman. with Miss Rowena Le Clerq acting as Fate disclosing the winning number. Something over eight thou sand tickets were distributed in the contest which was eminently success ful
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14
NOTICE.

~,e Nugget Is gi,'ing its subscribers more telegraph news than any other 1aper in Alaska and will continue to do 50. Bend in your naiae and hay, the Nugget delivered te your home Of ''fce. Do 1t now.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

Weather reports from Candle receiv- ed by the local weather bureau for transmission to the outside, disclose extreme and variable weather during the month of January In that section. The maximum for the month was 35 above and was registered on the first and thirteenth. The minimum was 46 below zero on the twenty first
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

The Shriners ball Saturday evening drew a considerable gathering of dance lovers and was fully up to the standard of similar functions given in former years. A well waxed floor and excel lent music combined with the Shriner hospitality made the evening one of pleasant memory for all attending
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

The Fraternal Order of Eagles are preparing to give one of their enjoya- ble card parties and socials to members of the order and their lady friends.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

The Valdez Sitka cable is still out f commission and the majority Of the messages arriving here are transmit ed by the naval wireless. When the ling busted old cable will be in com mission again no one sems to have any dea
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

Frank Kiesele started off on what morning He will proceed to the Ho Springs to chase the elusive rabbit by way of recreation. He expects to be gone for three weeks.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

gill continue until Saturday evening. wo days. Everything in the big store las been overhauled and Proprietor Kemp announces that the bargains will
 Q far more extensive and lower priced nan ever before In the history of the amp.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

1t the patriotic festival Friday eve Ing the following gentlemen have con sunted to give after dinner speeches: Washington O. D. Cochran Lincoln, G J. Lomen; President Wilson. Judge Tucker There will be other features to the program.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

The Pioneer Ladies Valentine ball will take place this evening and will undoubtedly prove a considerable at raction to the public. The Igloo hall las been handsomely decorated for the occasion and a good time Is a cer- ainty.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

As the weather continues too cold 10 make travelling comfortable, the Solomon Derby has been postponed again. The date set is Wednesday, but whether the dogs will face the starter on that day or not depends altogether on the weather gods.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

The outside mail, all second class. with a small quantity of way first class arrived this morning in charge of Carrier Johnson. The consignment was not distinguished for quantity and was soon distributed.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

Irving Reed pulled out for Solomon this morning with Chris Jensens string of flyers to bring back Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Sidney Moore who have been SO journing In the peaceful shades of Solomon for the past week.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14
CAPTURE sAloNikA ENDS
 eULoAR ACTIVITIES

A. ?. 4. Service.
 LONDON. Feb. 12.-Sofia dispatches quote the Bulgarian minister of war as saying that as soon as Salonika is captured the war will end as far as Bulgaria is concerned.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

As If in fear of the rising rays of old Sol. who is mounting higher and higher in the heavens, the mercury has been sinking steadily for the past few days and the temperature at present Is away down wonder.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

The Nonpareil is preparing to start the annual rummage sale which has for years been one of the chief com
 merciai events to the buying public of Nome. during the winter season. The sale will commence Thursday, 17th and
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

The baseball magnates held a meet Ing yesterday but no decision was made as to the next ball games. The matter is now up to the Fort Davis team and their decision Is expected shortly.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

It Is also said that the contractor runs the grader far beyond the point called for on Steadman avenue. much to the
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

The Federated Aid Society will meet at 2 p. m. tomorrow at the church. \ full attendance Is desired
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14
NOME PARTY HAVE MARROW
 ESCAPE FROM FREEZING
 NEAR NUGGET ROAD HOUSE

Reports from the Nugget roadhouse his morning say that a party consist ng of Leo Wittenberg, Bob Rice and , native boy had a narrow escape from 1eath in binding blizzard night be- ore last and but for the timely ar
 lval of a native proceeding to the oadhouse would probably be now ly ng beneath a snow drift As 1t was he little party spent the greater part f thirty six hours buried in the snow, lnable to proceed In the furious gale which tossed the snow In blinding heets and made even the dogs invisi- ne to the drivers. Wittenberg Is re- oorted to be uninjured by his exper- ence but Rice and the native are suf-
 ring from severe frost bites.
 Rice Is said to be in particularly
 ad shape and Is badly frozen on both lands and feet. The injuries of the lative are confined to the wrists of 10th arms and while painful are In no legree serious. Wittenberg informed
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

John II Anderson. a resident of B street was operated on in the Holy Cross hospital this morning for app pendicitIs Dr Mustard was the oper- ator
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

Jones made his allotment In 101 in- nings while Binder scored a total of sl The winners average was .Ss.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

Harry Bloomfield returned from a trip to Council and Solomon last eve ming
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14
NEWS NOTES
Dr. and Mrs Fromm returned from Solomon this afternoon.

Erie Johnson reports the trails east of town In fine shape for travelling
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

mained in their uncomfortable quar- ters until Saturday afternoon when a native came upon the travellers and guided them to the roadhouse. which was only about a mile away. Arriving there 1t was found that Rice was in bad shape and the native boy of the party was also frost bitten.
 After trying to relieve the sufferer with such means as the roadhouse af- forded, 1t was decided to telephone to town for & team to bring him in for medical attention The marshars of flee was called and Percy Blatchford was sent out this morning. Wittenberg says that the native will be all right but he Is not sure that Rice will be so fortunate, although he Is not aware of the full nature of his injuries. He says that their esdape wts providential in every degree but for the arrival of the native they would probably be in the snow drift yet.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14
WEATHER RECORD

The following table shows the ay- craze temperature for each day for the the following years:
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-02-14

the Nugget today that the party left tie T. s. roadhouse Friday morning at seven. There was slight wind blowing at the time which gave little hint of the terrific gale that was to arise later and obliterate everything from view. compelling the party to seek shelter in a snow bank to escape It's whitening fury.
 Everything went we'll until shortly after noon when the blizzard suddenly bore down upon them in a hurricane of driving snow and the party were compelled to seek immediate shelter. As travelling was out of the question. the trio buried themselves in the snow. There they remained all of Friday af ternoon and night and the major DOT ton of the next day
 In the interval the wind continued to blow with terrific intensity and the driving snow prevented any attempt to escape from their burrow. Cold an famished with hunger, the party re-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-15
Flour Sells at 50 a
Barrel in New York

NEW YORK, Aug. 1&.-Flour sold in
New York markets today at IS TO SO a
barrel an advance of 20 to so cents a
barrel as result of an increase in the
price of wheat. One miller said there
was considerable old flour in the hands
of jobbers which was still selling at
prices prevailing before the advance.
The average flour for domestic use,
it was stated, now costs IS a barrel and
householders will have to pay from 10
to 20 cents more for a sack than before
the advance in wheat. The price OF
bread here has not yet been increased.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-15
BUTTER. CHEESE AND EGGS
Try Associated Press.l

lew YORK, Aug. 14.-Butter, firm: re-
ceipts, 0,17J tubsb. Creamery, extra S92-score).
firsts, 2ShdSOc; seconds. (s4-SS score).
firsts, 2s@29l4e;. seconds, ls4-Ss scOre),
25@ 2615c; creamery d thirds 26@s1c; cream
saiteI, firsts, 2aGSOc; creamery, unsalted
seconds, 27ll02s1sc.' state dairy. tubs, finest.
20c; state dairy. common to fair, 24G27hc;
renovated, extras. 271a M2Sc; renovated, firsts,
26g27c; renovated. lower grades. 24@25c;
current make, firsts. 241ac; ladies, current
make. seconds, 23ke; ladies', current make:
current make, lower gades, 21d22c.
Cheese, firm: receipts, 2,445 cases. State
16@l6%c; do. fresh white specials. 16d16&c;
flats. fresh. colored. average fancy, 169
16Ac; do fresh white specials. 14&@16c;
flats, fresh. colored, average, fancy, 15% a
Ice; flats, fresh, white. average, fancy. 14K
to fancy, 14ls615c; single daisies. fresh.
grades, 1sGI4c: wisconsin Whole milk, fancy.
yorng Americans. fresh. 1661G1kc: state skins,
current make, specials, 121sc; choice, 11k a 2c;
fair to good, 1od11c; lower grades, 5G9c.
Fresh gathered. extra fine, per dozen. 32133c;
fiists or eStca firsts, regular packed.
2G@aiG egus str% pnca Tit' EsFg9 p S62S
seconds. 2O34 a Pic; thirds and poorer 10
120hc; fresh gathered dirties, No. 1, 2015
M21c: fresh gathered dirties, No. 2, 1s620c;
prime to choice, dry. checks. 1991915c; I'M
dergrades, checks. 15G1s15c; duck eggs-state
and nearby. milan Runner. 27629c. Nearby
and white eggs-state, Penn. and nearby, hen
merry, white, fine to fancy, 29M31c; state,
Perm and nearby hennery. whites. ordinary
TO good. 25627c gathered whites, as to size
and quality, 24n2j1hc; western anil southern
gathered whites, 23T23c; state, Penn. and
nearby, hennery. browns and mixed ordinary to
fancy, 2o@27c.
SUGAR PRICES DECLINE.
(By Associated Press.)
NEW YORK, Aug. 14.-All grades of refined
sugar were reduced 25 cents per hundred
pounds today, making fine graduated 100.
SUGAR MARKET
NEW YORK, Aug. 14.-Raw sugar unsettled;
centrifugal 5.64; molasses 4.S7; refined easy,
% points lower; cut loaf S.15; crushed 500;
mould and cubes $50; X. X. Y. X. pow
dered 7.15; powdered 40; fine graduated 100;
diamond A 100; confectioners A $50; No.
6S5.
Sugar futures opened firmer Notwithstanding
the weakness in refined sugar and the unset
tied condition in raws. At noon prices were
Il to 10 points higher on active covering.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-15
Admits He Passed
Pennies Off as Dimes

Edgar Hughes was arrested Friday
morning by Officers Powers and McCol-
lum under the Whitehall viaduct
charged with counterfeiting and is being
held at the police headquarters pending
investigation by the federal authorities.
Hughes admitted to a Journal repor-
ter that he had been putting mercury
on pennies and passing them off as
dimes. He claimed a process of his own
for accomplishing this, which he re-
fused to explain
He said that he might be called a
hobo by profession, but that he nearly
always had a dollar in his pocket.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-15
ToHN z. CIARK ( Co.'S coTToN LETTER

-
NEW YORK. Aug 14.-weather Developments
over sunday were entirely in line With our
forecast ~ Saturday The cool wave passed
SoutheasrwarI and caused generally clouty.
rsiny weather over TIE entire eastern half Of
The short interruption Of harley week was
rot lons eEOugh TO allow the crop e. recover
from the disastrous eject Of the previous rainy
EsriOs! ard gene raj Tains again can not fail but
ussEe the situation more critical
The -Pfclyunr reports point especially
"a the unusual Iatersss 81 "a pCrop east OF the
river and consequent dependence and dangr
from frnSr cate This crop report ali around
NhoIs. distinct deterioration has occurred: indi-
rafiuuS however. arc for cloudy. shOwery
pscts for some rain in oklahoma and Arkansas.
ThA government advises Of two tr0piacl dis-
rHrhsncss in the enichbOrhOOd Of Barbados.
but they are 70 far our 70 sea TO be con-
ton will be closely watched.
The cold wave which brought the rainy
,<esther- on the east. established immensely low
tAnn~ra lures over the northeastern quartz OF
IN bit. running around &C DEGREES With
eEosrHy rainy westFer and such temperatures.
the erop has NJ chsnc- 10 recover and late
neSs il being increased
/ Liverpool hsd early Information on weather
higher than due with Snots 10 points higher.
ssIrs 1900 beIeS. RESTRICTED spot offerings and
tho ffrmnesS OF spot prteeS were undoubtedly a
leading factor TO IIverpooTS action. The mar
set cIoSed - 10 points higher on tine day.
First trades here were 16 10 20 points higher
hut the market lost a few points realizing
hr saturdays buyers and hedge selling How
ever theer Is again a distinctly bullish current
in the market
SealperS sold On the eNpectiOn OF rain re
rorted from Oklahoma. but as often said before.
the crop Is all right in the west. and rains
west are not nearly imnort1nt further
rains east where the crop situation is exposed
10 failure.
later advisory warning on the storm shows
thai II is heading westward and danger Is
eousrouentiy growing. A hulliSh con-
sumption report Is expected for tomorrow al
a. m. our time.
ST LOUIS PRODUCE MARKET
by Associated Press.l
ST. LOUIS. Aug. 14.-POultry: Chickens 10
GIE: springs 15n.; turkeys 1892; ducks II
G13: geese SILL
Butter Creamery 2SH ISL
arw
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-15
Grain

CHICAGO, Aug. 14.-wheat opened = to rs
lower today, principally because Of the Ca
madam estimate of dominion crop of 100000
coo bushels. Good weather and the threatened
railroad strike disturbing factors. Septem-
Der opened at 142 to 1 AN, touched Ill
and then reacted to l. Al y.
Liquidation and profit-taking sent wheat
prices off as the session developed. No fresh
demand came into evidence and at one time
September was an extreme cents under Sat
rrday's close. Foreigners were reported sellers
at Winnipeg.
The close showed little recovery, with Sep
Timber ia net lower at 1875.
Corn started lower in sympathy with wheat,
September u off, at $685. to S3R, but dis
played a steady undertOne. a leading trader
made heavy purchases of December.
Oats opened alphabetically lower but stead
led.
Provisions dropped in sympathy with lower
hogs. A little selling sent September pork
off 4Oc, half of which, however, was speedily
recovered.
CHICAGO QUOTATIONS
The following were the ruling prices II tbs
VchHnge today:
Open. High Low. Close. Close
WHEAT
Sept. i42 142 1877 1875 1929
Dec las OLA 145 14O% lax lac
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-15
Democrats Still Hope
To Adjourn This Month
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.-Democratic
senators today still hoped adjournment
could be taken early in September, de-
spite the refusal of senate Republicans
to ratify an agreement to map out
limited legislative course and adjourn
nv September 1. The shipping and rev.
enue bills and conference reports remain
on the Democrats program. Republic
cans want to act on the immigration,
corrupt practices, widows pension and
civil war veterans retirement bills be-
fore adjournment.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-15
GORGAS HERE TO CONSULT
ON PANAMA'S HEALTH

BOGOTA, Colombia, Aug. 11.-GeneraI
William C. Gorgas, U s. A, head of
the yellow fever commission Of the in
ternaotional health board of the Rock
efeller foundation, arrived here today
with his staff from Panama.
General Gorgas will consul with the
government on sanitary conditions in
Colombian ports.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-15
CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET.

CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET.
CHICAGO, Aug. 14.-Butter, firm receipts.
12O67 tubs; creamery extras 29l3 :. extra firsts.
ESQ 20; firsts, 27G2T1a.
Eggs steady; receipts. $50 cases. firsts. %
cluaed 1923.
Cheese unchanged; daisies. 152iM1G; horns,
16G16A; American, 16016A; twins. IL ,aGp
I52.
Potatoes weak: receipts, - cars; Jersey cob
hlers 81 .OS61.10: Virginia barrel cobblers. 800
3.25; Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota and Ohios,
9S61 90.
Poultry, weak; fowls. 14G16'2 springs, 10
Q20h.
NAVAL STORES
SAVANNAH, Ca. Aug. 14.-Turpentine, firm.
42d421ac; sales. none receipts, 1862; shipments.
55 stock, 16.047.
Rosin, firm; sales. none; receipts, 1,707; ship
ments, POI; stock, 65,24S.
Quote: B. S.. 40; D. $3.50; E. 50 80; F.
SO 90; G, $6.O5; II and I, $685.; X, SO 40; n.
Sc A.; N. $3.50; VIC. $3.50; WV, S6.I5.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-15
PEL.L..RGRR

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with a % per cent yearly increase, leaving
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-15
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-15
NEW ORLEANS COTTON


NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 14.-'Che warning OF 9
tropical disturbance in the West Indies and
much better cables than due caused heavy buy
ing Of cotton around the opening Of the market
today on which prices advanced p to 3 points
The bulge met by large offerings, parity
from owners of long contracts and partly from
short sellers Half hour after the opening
prices were at a net gain OF IL TO IA points.
Nervous fluctuations marked tho morning
trading but rises we're not we'll maintained
Toward noon the trading months weSc at a net
gain Of 9 to IL points.
In the afternoon the market turned soft un-
der a pessimistic view Of the railroad labor
situation At $50 prices were to points
over Saturdays close.
NEW ORLEANS COTTON.
The following were the ruling prices in the ex'
-hange today:
Tone, steady; middling, lac; steady.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-15
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-15
Cotton



NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE cotton market
showed renewed firmness this morning in re-
Spouse TO strong cables and bullish crop adj
vices. The opening advance of 10 TO is points
carried prices some - TO 80 points above the
low level Of saturday morning and attracted Il
gOld deal Of realizing. but offerings we're very
we'll absorbed on setbacks of points,
and tire market sOOu worked above the opening
figures on d renewal Of general buying. De-
Cember, for instance, sold off from l4.4S 10
1913 and then advanced TO l4.51 before the
end ~ the first hour, or about 10 points above
the closing prices o. Saturday. Private cables
reported very little offering in Liverpool.
Realizing ami New Orleans selling Which
some thought might reflect hedging In tho
southern market checked the early advance and
caused reactions OF several points during the
middle Of the morning with December selling
hack TO 14.43 and January to 14.51. Rallies
following the publication Of the detailed weather
report for Oklahoma. showing no precipitation
ana very high temperatures. however. and the
market was steady around midday with Decem-
Der selling around 14.47 about 10 points net
higher.
NEW YORK COTTON.
The following the ruling prices in the
exchange today:
Tone. steady; middling, 14.15c; quiet.
Last. Prev
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-08-15
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