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The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-14

The regular bulletin issued .o members of the Chamber of Commerce is being distributed to members. It tells what was done at the last meet Ing of the chamber in regard to the freight rates. in regard to an amend ment of the bylaws permitting the enrolment of honorary members, and in regard to the movements for uni . form closing of all business houses after January 1 at 6 D. m. Further information is given as to the prog gross in the effort to secure an ap- propriation for work on the Snake river harbor. The next regular meet ing of the chamber will be Sunday, January ', 1917, at 2:3O D. m.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-14

A member of the signal corps nam- ed Freeman left St. Michael on De- cember 4 for Nome and has not ar rived yet. It is supposed that he started with George Broowner of St. Michael who was to come here for some supplies which one of the stores there Is out of. Inquiring along the line has not yet disclosed the present whereabouts of the two men but no fear Is yet entertained that they are lost although it is possible that such may be the case. It Is most proha- ble that they were delayed by storms and cold weather and will reach here in due season.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-14
international News Service.

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-When the first news of Germany's peace pro- posal reached the stock exchange pendemanium turned loose. All the war stocks tumbled under the flood of selling orders. Brokers fought with each other to get to the different posts in their haste to execute short orders.
 Steel stocks dropped ten to fifteen points within the first five minutes. Wheat declined three and six cents per bushel within fifteen minutes.
 Confusion resigned for two hours and then when the first scare was over cool heads began to buy at low figures. The market steadied when the news came that the armies were to fight on until the entente allies
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-14

The recent news from Lawrence showing that he had been out on the ice of Norton sound for six days is taken by his friends here to mean that things look serious indeed. Al- though he was well provided with sleeping bags and food. it Is not thought that he would let three more dogs get loose if he were ia condi- tion to restrain them. There Is no fuel out on the ice field and there- fore he could have little or nothing to eat or drink. And the puz2ling part of 1t i3 that he went out on the ice at all as he had a compass and is a good navigator.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-14

Oscar Hill who was under observa- tion by physicians pending an in- quiry into his sanity was discharged yesterday by Commissioner Frawley on the advice of the doctors. He was then arrested on charge of threat ening to enter house. At a hearing yesterday before the commissioner the judge found no reason to hold him and he was again discharged.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-14
NATIVES OF AFRICA NOT
 EXCLUDED
International News Service.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12..The bill to restrict immigration was under consideration in the senate during a portion of the senate today. An amendment which would result in the exclusion of natives of Africa was debated on both sides. When 1t came to a vote the amendment was rejected by a vote of 37 to 32.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-14
N. Y. STOCK EXCHANGE IN GREAT CONFUSION
 FROM PEACE NEWS
accepted the Teutonic offer.

accepted the Teutonic offer.
 On the chance that this offer may never be accepted some stock gam blers began to plunge on the theory that the time to bny Is when the public is selling. Before the ex- change closed many of the war stocks had advanced three to five points from their lowest marks.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-14

Come no boys to the Roof Garden and before you go have your suits pressed in latest style at Nome Tail bring Go. the only pioneer tailor ir Nome next to Segerstrom & Hagen's Jewelry store.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-14

Yesterday drill was moved to the head of Snow gulch for the New Era Syndicate which Is to prospect ths quartz deposits there extensively. It look 20 of Rowe's big horses to haul he heavy drill
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-14

ExChief of Police Larson and Mrs. Larson left here yesterday morning for Taylor creek on two teams driv- ea by Stevenson and O'Connor They reoached the |. s. roadhouse last night and started out at seven oclck this morning.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-14

The Leap Year dance given by the Rebekah Lodge will commence at 9:3o sharp in the small Eagle hall. Admission for ladies 75c; gents frse. A special invitation to all Odd Eel. lows.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-14

There Is very little freight moving to the creeks today owing to the heavy condition of the trail. Some .ew supplies were sen. to Dexter hill Ind to other nearby places.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-14

Many stores on Front street have already taken on holiday aspect. Window displays of toys and other Christmas articles are in evidence as one perambulates the length of the local great white way. o let us be joyful.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-12-14

Let the Nugget do your letter writ ing by sending the Weekly Nugget to your friends on the outside-60c mo.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-10

TO be SAID on ootn sldes of our 1Fgu-
ment.'
Has there been one?"
Besides, promised you news from
Antwerp"
ITO be sure" Lanyard said, and
paused. his curiosity at length en-
gagged.
Wertheimer delved into the breast.
pocket of his dress coat and produced
blue telegraph-form, handing it to
the adventurer.
OF even date from Antwerp, 1t read:
underworld, Paris: Greggs arrest.
ed today. boarding steamer for Amer
lea, after desperate struggle. Killed
himself Immediately afterward. Poison.
No confessional. e."
"Underworld?" Lanyard queried
blankly.
"Our Geographic address, of course.
@. 2 is our chief factor in Antwerp"
$50 they got Greggs!"
Stupid oaf!" Wertheimer observed;
1--WE no sympathy to waste on him.
The whole affair was a blunder."
But you got Greggs out and
burned Troyon's-"
Still our friends at the prefecture
weren't satisfied Something must
have reused their suspicious
"You don't know what?"
There must have been leak some
where"
III so, it would certainly have led
the police to me, after all the pains
you were at to saddle me with the
crime There's something odder than
mere treachery In this, Mr.. Vert
heimer."
Perhaps you're right" said the 9th.
er thoughtfully.
"And it doesn't speak well for the
discipline of your precious organiza-
tion-granting, for the sake of argu-
ment, the possibility of such non
sense"
well, well, have your own way
about that. don't insist, so long as
you're agreeable to join forces with
me-"
"Oh, it's with you alone now-is It:
Not with that insane bogy, the Inter-
national Underworld Unlimited"
Cheerfully the Englishman assented,
nodding: with me alone. offer you
clear field. Go where you like. do
what you will wouldn't have the eft.
frontery to attempt to guide or influ-
ence YOU"
Lanyard kept himself in hand with
considerable difficulty.
"But you?" he asked. Where do
you come in?"
Wertheimer lounged back in his
chair and laughed quietly. "Need you
ask? Must recall to you the founda-
lions of my prosperity? You had the
name of it glib enough on your tongue
that night in the Rue Chaptal. When
you've done your work you'll come to
me and split the proceeds fairly-and
as long as you do that, never syllable
will pass my lips!"
"Blackmail!"
ooh, If you insist! Odd, how dis.
pleasing find that world"
Abruptly the adventurer got to his
feet. by God!" he cried, I'D better
get out of this before do you an in
jury"
The door slammed behind him on
room ringing with Wertheimer's un-
affected laughter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-10
CHAPTER XVI.

d. . e E. s
Lanyard, weary with futile cruis-
ing, and being in the neighborhood Of
the Madeleine. sought the cab-rank
there and modify took his place at
its end, silencing the motor and re-
lapsing into morose reflection so pro-
found that nothing about him claimed
place in his consciousness.
Thus it was that brace of furtive
thugs were able to SLOUGH down the
rank, scrutinizing it covertly. but in
detail, pause opposite Lanyard's car
under pretext Of lighting cigarettes,
identify him to their satisfaction, and
take themselves hastily off-all with
out his knowledge.
And not until they had quite disap-
peared did the driver of the cab ahead
dare warn him.
Lounging back carelessly, the latter
looked the adventurer over inquis-
itively.
1T is, then" he inquired civilly.
when Lanyard at length glanced
around, annoyed by subconsciousness
of the others stare, "that you are in
the bad books of that good General
Popinot, my friend?"
"Eh-what's that you say?" Lam
yard exclaimed, showing counte-
nance of blank misapprehension.
The man nodded wisely.
HE who is at odds with Popinot,"
Re observed. docs we'll not to sleep
in public. You did not see those two
who passed just now and took your
number-rats of Montmartre, II
know my Paris! You were dreaming,
my friend, and it is my impression
that only the presence Of those two
flics over the way prevented your i'm.
mediate assassination. II were you.
l should go away very quickly, and
never stop till l had put stout walls
between myself and Popinot."
A chill of apprehension sent a shiver
stealing down Lanyards spine.
you're sure?"
But of a certainty, my old one!"
"A thousand thanks"
Jumping down, the adventurer
cranked the motor. sprang back to his
seat, and was of like hunted hare.
And when, more than an hour lator,
he brought his painting car to pause
in a quiet and empty back street Of
the Auteuil quarter, after course that
had involved the better part of Paris.
it was with the conviction that he had
beyond question shaken of pursuit.
had there, in fact, been any attempt
made to follow him.
He took advantage Of that secluded
spot to substitute false numbers for
those he was licensed to display:
then, at more sedate pace, followed
the line of the Notifications northward
as far as La Muette, where, branch.
ing of, he sought and made circuit
Of two sides of the private park en-
closing the home Of Nine. Omber.
But the mansion showed no lights,
and there was nothing in the aspect
Of the lodge and carriage entrance t
lead him to believe that the chate-
laine had as yet returned to Paris.
Now the night was still young, but
Lanyard had his cab to dispose Of and
not a few other essential details to
arrange before he could take definite
steps toward the reincarnation Of the
Lone w as u CONTINUED.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-10

confess l didn't till tonight; but I've
learned some things that have opened
my eyes. You see, we had q table In
quiet corner at the Cafe de la Paix.
and since the old mans sailing for
home before long, 1t was naturally
time for him to unbosom himself rath-
er thoroughly to the one he leaves to
act for him in London and Paris.
never suspected our power before he
began to talk"
Lanyard, watching the man closely,
would have sworn he had never seen
one more sober. He was indescribably
perplexed by this ostensible candor-
mystifled and mistrustful.
"And then there's this to be consid.
cred, from your side," Wertheimer re-
sumed with the most businesslike man.
ner. "You can work with US without
being obliged to deal ir any way with
the old man or De Morbihan or Popi-
not; you need never speak to either of
them. Bannon will never cross the
Atlantic again, and you can do pretty
much as you like, within reason-sub'
Ject to my approval, that Is"
Zone of US is mad" Lanyard COM
mented profoundly.
Zone of us is blind to his best inter-
ests," Wertheimer amended with en-.
tire good humor.
Perhaps. Let it 60 at that. I'm
not interested-never did care for
fairy tales"
Don't go yet. There 10 still much
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-10

have to pay. What address, please?"
he added. turning back to get q glimpse
of his passenger.
Hotel Astoria" the porter supplied
Every good"
The porter closed the door.
But remember my advice" Bannon
counseled coolly, stepping back and
waving his hand to the man in the cab.
Good night"
Without noticing him further, Lam.
yard took his car smartly away from
the curb, wheeled round the corner
into the Boulevard des Capucines, and
made toward the Rue Royale.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-10

He wasn't left long in suspense. The
coughing died away by spasms. fol-
lowed by the Enthusiastically sonorous
accents Of Bannon's voice.
"Well, dear boy! l have to thank
you for an excellent dinner and most
interesting evening. Pity to break it
up 80 early. Still, business-you
know! Sorry you're not going my way
but that's good-looking taxi you've
drawn. What's its number-eh?"
Haven't the faintest notion" .
British voice drawled in response.
Never bother about taxi's number
until 1t has run over me-"
Great mistake" Bannon rejoined
cheerfully. always take your taxi's
number before entering. Then, If any
thing happens However, that's .
good-looking chap at the wheel
doesn't look as II he'd run you into any
trouble"
"Oh, l fancy not" said the English.
man, bored.
"Still you never can tell. There's
the number on the lamp. Make .
note of it and be on the safe side. Or
trust mel never forget numbers!"
With this speech Bannon ranged
alongside Lanyard and looked him
over, keenly malicious enjoyment
cleaning in his evil old eyes.
'You are an honest-looking chap"
he commended with suspicion of q
hooking smile, but in tone Of the
most inoffensive Observation-Disclosures
and-ah-what shall l say?-what's
the word we're all using nowadays?-
efficient! Honest and efflcient-looking.
capable Of better things, or I'm no
Judge! Forgive an old mans candor.
my friend-and take good care of our
British cousin here. He doesn't know
his way around Paris very well. Still
I feel confident he'll come to no harm
in your company. Here's franc for
you"
With matchless effrontery he pro-
duced q coin from the change pocket
Of his fur-lined coat and offered 1t to
Lanyard.
Unhesitatingly, permitting no ex.
preston to color his features, Lanyard
extended his palm, received the coin.
dropped it into his own pocket, and
carried two fingers to the vizor of his
cap.
"Merci, monsieur" he said evenly.
"Ah, that's the right spirit" the
deep voice jeered. Never be above
your station, my man-never hesitate
to take tip! Here. I'll give you an.
other, gratis get out of this business;
you're too good for it. Don't ask me
how know: ! can tell by your face
Hello! Why, you're turning down the
nag? You haven't started yeti"
Conversation goes up on the clock"
Lanyard replied stolidly in French.
He turned and faced Damon squarely,
loosing q glance of venomous hatred
into the others eyes. 1.-THE longer
have to stop here listening to your
senile monologue," he added with un.
mistakable meaning, "the more you'll
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-10

we may % well cut the sparring and
ret down to business don't you think!
But before We do, I'd like permission
20 offer one word Of friendly advice"
"And that is"
"'Ware Bannon!"
Lanyard nodded. Thanks" he
said.
II say that in all earnestness," Vert
heimer declared. God knows you're
nothing to me, but at least you've
played the game like man; and /
won't see you butchered to make an
Apache holiday for want Of warning"
please stop there!" Lanyard inter-
rupted holly. Il was beginning to like
you. too. But you persist In reminding
me you're hand and glove with the
brute who had Roddy slaughtered in
his Sleep"
poor devil!" Wertheimer said gen.
tly. "That was a sickening business,
/ admit. But who told you-"
Never mind. It's true, isn't IT."
EYES," the Englishman admitted
gravely-'it's true. 1t lies at Bannon's
door, when alls said. Perhaps you
won't believe me, but it's fact didn't
know positively who was responsible
till tonight"
"You don't really expect me to be.
lieve that? You were pretty thick with
that gang"
"Ah, but on probation only! When
they voted Roddy out I wasn't con.
suited. They kept me in the dark
mostly fatter myself-because they
knew drew the line at murder If l
had known-this you won't believe, of
course-Roddy'd be alive today"
I'D like to believe you," Lanyard
admitted. But when you ask me to
Sign articles with that vicious assas-
sin"
"You can't play our game with clean
hands," Wertheimer retorted.
Lanyard found no answer to that.
III you've said all you wished to-"
he suggested, rising, II can assure you
my answer is final-and 60 about my
business"
whats your hurry? Sit down.
There's more to say-much more"
"As for instance"
II had fancy you might like to put
q question or two"
Lanyard shook his head; 1t was
plain to him that Wertheimer designed
to draw him out through his interest
in Lucy Shannon.
II haven't the slightest curiosity
concerning any Of your affairs" he OBJ
served
But you should have; could tell
you q great many interesting things
that intimately affect your affairs, II I
liked. You must understand that
shall hold the balance Of power here
from now on"
Congratulations" Lanyard laughed
derisively.
mo joke, my dear chap. I've been
promoted over the heads Of your
friends, De Morbihan and Popinot, and
shall henceforth be-as they say In
America-the whole works"
by what warrant?"
"The illustrious Bannon's. I've been
appointed his lieutenant-vice Greggs,
deposed for bungling."
do you mean to tell me Bannon
controls De Morbihan and Popinot?"
The Englishman smiled indulgently.
IF you didn't know It,, he's comman-
der in chief Of our allied forces, the
presiding genius Of the, international
Underworld, Unlimited..s
"Bosh!" cried Lanyard contemptu-
ously. "Why talk to me as if were a
child, to be frightened by any such
bogy tale as that?"
"Take it or leave it, my friend. The
fact remains. I know, If you don't. |
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-05-10
CHAPTER XIV.
A SueneiaA.

A Surprise.
He had gone but block when the
window at his back was lowered and
his fare observed pleasantly:
THAT you, Lanyard"
The adventurer hesitated an In.
slant; then, without looking round, re-
sponded:
"Wertheimer, eh?"
"Right.o! The old man had me
puzzled for minute with his silly
chatting. Stupid of me. too, because
we'd Just been talking about you"
"Had you, thought"
Rather. Hadn't you better take me
The Coconino sun., 1916-07-21
MULLEN RECEIVES BIG
CITY CEMENT CONTRACT

William Mullen was awarded the
contract to do all the cement sidewalk
work for the city where private indi-
duals do not put down their own ac-
cording to recent city ordinances.
The amount of new work that is
contemplated by the city will run
close to $4,000 in cement walks in
all parts of the city. The prices made
by Mullen are about equal to what
the old board walks would cost and
aside from the fact that they will be
permanent and a valuable asset 70 the
adjoining property.
Grades have been made and streets
Strengthened out by City Engineer
Brooks in order that there may be no
delay in the work and when it is com.
pleted, our growing city will COM
mence to realize what a great i'm
provement has been made from the
days of old, when broken boards and
high spikes caused the average pede-
strain to get out into the road for
protection. The appearance of street
adds or detracts twenty-five per cent
in value to the adjacent property.
The Coconino sun., 1916-07-21
OUR STATE TAX PAYERS
AND OUR STATE LAWS

The State Land Office is about to
move from the Capitol building tc
quarters down town in Phoenix. Is
the expense of the removal and the
expense Of the new quarters a proper
ly made state expense?
While we have grave doubts as to
the existence of any intention upon
the part of the last legislature to
make Office rents, outside the Capitol
building expenses, one Of the contem-
plated expenses of this department,
the law appears to be that the board
Of control, and not the people of the
state, have charge of the Capitol
building, with power to say what
offices shall be in that building, and
what not. The expenses of the out
side maintenance of state depart
ment, then followed necessary incl
dent. Our answer being based upon
what seems to be the rule pertaining
in this state, which is, the managing
departments have full discretion to
act regardless of expense, unless in a
particular instance, an express limi-
tation upon assumed powers can be
found.--Arizona Tax Payers Maya
zine.
The Coconino sun., 1916-07-21

staff and providing penalty for the
non-payment Of such license"
1t was moved and duly carried that
the above ordinance be adopted, to be
known as ordinance No. 1873.
The Town Marshal was instructed
to notify all owners Of automobiles
run for hire who had not paid license
fee for such service in accordance
with ordinance No. 1T that said
license fees must be paid on or before
July goth, 1916.
No further business appearing, the
Council adjourned subject to call
Approved: o. H. JOHN,
Mayor Of the Town of Flagstaff.
Attest: ALEX. A. JOHNSTON,
Clerk Of the Town Of Flagstaff.
The Coconino sun., 1916-07-21
INSTRUMENTS FILED

Chattel mortgage, Jas. D. Bailey eI
al to w. d. Roden.
Deed, T. E. Pollock to A. Sanford
Deed, Fen S. Hildreth ct ux to II
f. Pollock.
! Deed, Jerry w. Sullivan to T. f
! Pollock.
Patent, United States of America
to Frank Owenby.
Release Of chattel mortgage, Cit.
zens Bank to Mayo & Juaquicio.
Notice of location, Topock, I'm.
known Min. Dist. j. F. Shields.
! Bill of sale, George W. Mognett tc
Mercer Hemperley.
Realty mortgage, George P. Roun.
seville to Williams State Bank.
Satisfaction of mortgage, Lois A
Raymond to Jos. R. Treat.
Realty mortgage, Joseph r. Treat
to j. G. Higginbotham.
Quit-claim deed, Walter G. Stevens
to William Rabbit.
Notice of water location, Black
Point, Bly, Brother.
Notice of water location, Sec. 8, Tp
"a, N. r. 2 East, Bly, Brothers.
Notice of water location, Cement
Dam, Bly, Brothers.
Notice Of water location, Taylor
Cement Dam, Bly, Brothers.
Chattel mortgage, Lulu Luke to
Overland Company.
Conditional sale, f. Renteria to To.
ledo Scale Co.
Release of lien, Pacific Sash e. Door
Co. to Leyden-O rtseifen e. Co.
Warranty deed, George Rabbit ct
ux to Albert Dennis.
Realty mortgage, Albert Dennis ct
ux to ]. S. Kimsey.
Chattel mortgage, T. T. Walker to
c. C. Thornton.
Warranty deed, H. L. Pattee ct ux
to w. G. Dickinson.
Warranty deed, w. G. Dickinson ct
ux to M. o. Dumas.
Bill of sale, Taylor Sheep Co. to c.
c. & F. D. BLY,.
Chattel mortgage, w. G. Stevens to
James Kennedy.
Release Of Realty mortgage, San
tiago Salazaar to M. Martinez.
Realty mortgage, Marcelino Marti-
nez to Santiago Salazaar.
Release Of realty mortgage, Victor
Gomez to Alexandra Beceril ct ux.
Notice of water location, Little
Squaw Tank, Lloyd Wolfe.
Warranty deed, Geo. w. Mathews
ct ux to Clementine Brown.
Warranty deed, J. L. Daugherty to
e. f. Thurston.
The Coconino sun., 1916-07-21
Notice of the Reception of Bids

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by the Board of
School Trustees of Flagstaff District
No. 1, at their Office (office of the
Board of Supervisory up till FIVE
o'clock p. m. of the 2Sth day of July,
1916, for the plastering and tinting of
the walls of the Emerson school build
ing.
Distinct specifications for both
classes of work are on file in the
Office Of the Board Of Trustees at the
County Court House and separate
bids will be required.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified check made payable to the
Board Of Trustees of Flagstaff Dist
riot No. i, to the amount Of ten per
cent of the bid, which check Of the
successful bidder will be held until
the work is completed as per con-
tract.
The receipt of an acceptable bid
and its acceptance by the Board Of
Trustees will constitute contract in
both classes of work.
TIE Board of Trustees reserves the
right to reject any and all bids
BY order of the Board Of Trustees.
TOM L. REEFS, Clerk.
July 2l-2S.
The Coconino sun., 1916-07-21

Editor--Great Scott, I'll be ruined!
Why did you buy all those dry goods :
Wife-Do you see that thing in
your paper?
Editor-See what?
Wife-This paragraph about fool
women spending all day shopping
without buying anything. I'd have
you know that l am not one of those
fool women; no. indeed.