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The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-30

Arrivals from Dime creek report
 the new camp very quiet at present although there is considerable pros- pecting going on and also much wood cutting. There is every Indication, however. that the coming winter will be an exceedingly busy one as prac-
 tically every one on the creek is mak- ing preparations to increase the scope of operations. According to the new arrivals, there will be at least eight self Jumpers in operation when the snow flies and the wood supplies
 necessary to thawing can be obtained.
 The new strike made by Norberg and
 partners is said to be considerably above the average and the values are
 such as to lead to the belief that the claim will develop into one of the
 best producers on the creek. The new bay streak located by Wallace Porter
 on No. 6 above is also said to con- tain excellent values. Sutton and
 Ma,lsen are also reported to have
 located good pay on a bench of No.
 6. Reports from Rube creek reaching
 Dime indicate that the former stream IS looking better every day as a result
 of extended prospecting and bids fair
 to turn into a good producer. Quite
 a number of miners are reported pros pecting on the new creek. Road Com
 missioner John A. Wilson is reported
 measuring the road from the land ing to Dime creek by way of Haycock
 Hill, preparatory to letting a con- |. tract for willow pole for corderoying. which will be hauled during the win ter.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-30

Reports from Teller says the arrival of the Russian gunboat Yakut at Port Clarence resulted in Teddy Winfield, the merchant prince of the Port Clar- ence section, disposing of practically all of his stock of mems wear.
 Overalls, socks, ties, shirts, shoes and other wear, went like the prover- bial hot cakes when the Russian sailors landed. When the rush was over Winfield found himself minus q lot of clothing and the possessor of a stock of roubles which made hlm smile joyfully. It is said that Win field accepted the roubles on the basis of the old standard of exchange-fifty cents each.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-30

The following names have been reg istered at the city hall in connection with the army draft during the past day or two.
 c. G. Thompson.
 Victor r. Westlund.
 Carl IT. Bockholm.
 Alex Evensen.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-30

Two legal actions were entered in Attorney Hugh O'Neill. One Is en- titled George Gemalis vs. John H. ''osberg and involves the collection of certain moneys alleged to have been loaned the defendant; the other is entitled G. A. Bishop vs. Alma Bisohp and is a divorce proceeding.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-30

The Native Sons of California re- siding in Nome met at the city hall last evening to take action looking (, a celebration of admission day, a popular fete day in California, com mcmorative of the admission of the Golden State into the union, Septem- Der g. 1850 Hugh O'Neil was elected temporary chairman and Wm. F. Code secretary. w. R. Gilmore was appointed chairman of the committee on finance. w. F. Code and Doc Kemp were named a committee on entertainment. The committees will meet again this evening to decide upon the program to be given.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-30

Arrivals from the Port Clarence section on the Silver Wave report that the new Bernard dredge on Swanson creek is in operation, hay ing started up few days ago. The machine is reported running in high ly successful manner. Drill tests having determined the ground to con- tain excellent dredging values, the dredge may become one of the banner producers of the district.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-30
ment. The fences will be placed in gravel will also be hauled.
WASHINGTON FOREST
 FIRES ALARM OFFICIALS
By Associated Press.

SEATTLE, Aug. 30.-A dispatch from Washington says that there is considerable alarm expressed in gov ernment circles over the reports that the spruce timber upon which the gov crnmcnt is depending for large por- nll the needs of the ship construction program.
 Spruce timber authorities here as- sert. that the spruce is safe, at least for the present. as by far the greater part of the spruce timber of the reg ion Is growing along the coast.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-30

main there until the Sea Lion arrives from St. Michael. The latter vessel proceed to St. Michael where the dam ages will be repaired. The injuries sustained by Hecl<la and his employe are said to be slight, consisting of some scorched skin and hair.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-30

According to local authorities tn, visit of the Russian cutter Yakut i, the harbor develops a situation O unique interest in that it is the frs time m the history of Nome that thu flag of a foreign republic has appear. ed in the offing.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-30

City Clerk Grimm is keeping the registration office open untl 9;3O p. m. at present in order to give prospective army draft registrants an opportunity to enroll after their days work is over. This practice will continue until the end of the registration period, Sep trmher 2.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-30

The local fraternal organizations are making preparations to undertake joint improvement of the lodge burial plots in the cemetery Committees from the various lodges met last week to lay out plan of improve
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-30

The Victoria will arrive in Seattle tomorrow, according to information reaching Nome today. The steamer will not sail on the next trip to Nome until September z.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-30

The district court convened in spe- cial session yesterday for the purpose of admitting Rev. A. 1T. Hoare to citizenship. Dr. Hoare is expecting to leave on the Umatilla for a vaca- ton on the outside.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-30

An eleven and one half pound baby boy arrived at the home of Dick Nor Received by Dr. Mustard who reports mother and child doing nicely.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-30

The steamer Latouche arrived il the roadstead late last evening. Tn, heavy surf along the coast has pre-. vented the landing Of the mail up tc the present time.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-30

The schooner Bender Bros from Seattle for Boring sea and Arctic ports appeared in the roadstead this morning. On account of the storm no communication has been had with the vessel.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-30

The launch Standard pulled out for Dime creek yesterday with load of freight and a small number of pas sengers. The Silver Wave also de- parted with mall and a number of passengers for St. Michael and way ports.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-30

The Umatilla entered Boring sea at midnight, according to information reaching the local agents. The steam CT should arrive here early Saturday morning.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-30

Mir. Chace, the well known proprie- tor of the Dexter roadhouse, re- ceived a telegram today containing the sad information that his wife passed away in Los Angeles, Cal last night.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-30
NEWS NOTES

Deputy Marshal Elmer Reed de- parted for St. Michael on the Silver Wave on official business.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
NEW YORK SHUTS
 OUT CHICAGO TODAY
's sra .i'. Ha 6& ] ''

NEW YORK; Oct 1.-The fourth game of the worlds series played here this aftenoon the crowd being smaller
 than witnessed the contests in Chago and the victory important for New York; each team has games. The New York ,, Chicago 0.
 The batteries Faber and Schalk for Chicago and Schupp and Rarden for New York. It pitchers duel and for three innings neither side At the end of the fourth inning, when the stood New York and Chicago kaueff drove home run for a New York tally.
 New York scored again in the fifth inning when the Giants landed on Faber for four hits, Robertson made the single by Schupp
 Fletcher scored the Giants third in the seventh on Ed die Collins sacrifice, after sngng to first base Danorth replaced Faber the eighth The giants twice in the eighth when Kauef drove home r scoring Herzog making the final tally 5 to 0.
 Hits-Chcago New York 10; errors, Chicago 0, New York I. ~ The next game will be played at Chicago on Satnrdav
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
AUTO RACE NOW IN IN FULL ;.
 BLAST

As We go to press there remains only five days of that vote offer in the Daily Times subscription contest that should make some candidate ssls dependent for the balance Of the cam paign. There is time yet for 1t, and the only way to achieve that which you want is to take advantage of the opportunity when it arrives. It has arrived still here, but will soon leave, so get busy and get those extra votes which will mean so much to you at the, finish ,
 We wish that all the candidates in the campaign could win an auto. or that we could give to each one the same prize, but as the territory is limited, We will have to content our selves with seeing one of the ladies in the list yesterday win the grand prize.
 Nominations have closed. No more can get in, but there may be one or '"O HI thC IiSt ludl Will give up later. then it will bring the list to about seven candidates, who are still in the ring and going fine. Now, the only way to win even in a political cam, paign is to get out and hustle, and get every vote that is to be had, and then one more. This is the only advice that We can give you to be successful.
 Just word to the subscriber. When you see candidate who is a lit- tie disheartened, give her few kind words if you can not help her in some substantial way. which will be more appreciated than should you get out your hammer and knock. Remember that there will be little grass cut with a hammer-not that any would knock. but they could say a few words of cheer that would make a heart that is figuring on winning the contest. beat with joy, instead of with doubt.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
MANY M|SS|O N ] MAINTAINED IN
 ALASKA

The Presbytery met at o'clock yesterday morning, starting where they left off on Tuesday. Reports of various committees were read and discussed. Rev. A. G. Shriver was es- pecially commended for his efficient work in Cordova. The meeting ad. journed at noon until 1:30, when rou- tine business was again resumed. At 4:30 adjournment was taken until Sunday, when Rev. J. L. Mcbride will preach at II a. m. and Dr. J. H. Condit at D. m.
 Last evening at the Presbyterian church Dr. Condit gave a brief review of the work of this church in Alaska. MT. Mcbride then told about his work at Anchorage.
 At present there are eleven white and eleven Indian churches in Alaska, supported by this denomination. Church membership is over 1900, while Sunday school membership is about the same. Two churches are main tained at Point Barrow, with a total membership of PSI and an average at tendance of 175.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

terests of the board. After this spec ial work is accomplished it is the de- sire of the board that he return to An chorage to continue in the field which ne has so successfully administered in the past He will probably be absent during the greater part of the winter but plans to be in his pulpit again soon after the opening of navigation During his absence arrangements will De made for the supplying of his pull pit and the continuance of all the church activities. Rev. MT. Mcbride will return to Anchorage from the meeting of the Presbytery at Coreova and upon his return will be able to make definite announcement as to fur ther arrangements"
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
CHARTER RA I [ 5 FOR STEAMERS
 SETTLED

A charter rate of $575 a deadweight ton month has been decided on by the United States shipping board as base the government will pay for requisitioned ocean going merchant vessels. Within a short time the board will take over for government use every American vessel available for overseas service.
 The freighters Valdez and Juneau of the Alaska Steamship Company, which are available for war service for example, are carriers of approxi- mately 3,200 deadweight tons, and at $5.75 a ton cargo capacity would cost the government s1S,40O a month or S220,S00 year. The steamship Ala meda, which is primarily a passenger carrier, has a deadweight cargo ca pacity of 1900 tons and would cost the government $6,9OO a month or sS2,S00 year.
 The charter rate announced by the government is only considered a fair rate in view of the great scarcity of tonnage, but according to shipping men it puts all shipowners on an equal basis. The Alaska Steamship Com- pany chartered the freighter Seward to the shipping firm of Frank Water house x Co.,, at rate of s1,O00 a day, or $365.0OO a year.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
GOvT. CONTROLS FOODSTUFFS
 NOV. 1
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Oct. II. - The food administration is completing prepara- tions for the government taking con- trol of twenty of the nations primer pal foodstuffs on November l. Presi- dent Wilson gave Commissioner Hoo- yer authority to act in proclamation just issued. A license will be required for the manufacture and distribution of flour, bread, meats, sugar, milk, dairy products and others. Farmers and small dealers will be exempted
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

Reports that have been current to the effect that Rev James l.. Mcbride, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Anchorage, contemplates leaving that city permanently are denied in a com munication received by the Daily Times from Rev. James H. Condit, general missionary for the Presbyter- jan church in Alaska, who is now at Cordova. The communication from Rev. MT. Condit follows:
 Will you kindly permit me to say through your columns that the impress sion apparently held to some extent in Anchorage that the Rev MT. Me Bride is leaving Anchorage not to re- turn is incorrect.
 Tt is the desire of the home mission board of the Presbyterian church that the Rev. Mir. Mcbride be released for time from his local pastoral duties to serve the board in the states as one of a number of special representatives who are to be sent on featuring tour in the furtherance of the financial in
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
GROUND GA| NED IN FLAND DERS
 BEING HELD
(By Associated Press)

UNDATED, Oct. Il. - The ex. tremely bad weather in Flanders is limiting the activities of the belliger. ents. The allies have maintained themselves in territory gained on Tuesday. and their hold slipped only in the low sector along the British front below Polcappelle. where the ad. vance was drawn in a little. The French troops repulsed the German counter attack east of Draeibank.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
|rIsh-AmeriCa Propaganda
 Financed By Germany

WASHINGTON, Oct. H. - Germany financed tIo Tr;sl
 American propaganda managers early 19 to combat inc
 newly developed movement for celebration of hundred eare ol peace between America and England President Wilson rom the Loioners centenary celebration The Ger man irish American interests in America formed number of associations and leagues to foster interest German affairs for utufe WorK Alter the centenary plans announced in
 theSe organizations became merged with American Truth Society and obbed against bills legislatures o nro mote the cenenarys The centenary for 1914 was called off a result of the war ~
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
SOLDIE.R E.R BOYS ABROAD ARE
 HEALTHY
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Oct II - The sick ness rate in the American camps in France is very low. Ambassador Sharp has reported that the outdoor life, plenty of exercise and familiarity with the new surroundings has im- proved the health and spirits of the men. He also says it might be diff cult to find better sites for the camps.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
MASKED BANDITS ROB THE
 WELLS-FARCO EXPRESS STATION

lOBOI<FN, N J Oct. 11-Five masked robbers held up two Adams Express Company employees in the loading station and obtained $6O00 with which they escaped One of the on- poyes shot and policemen engaged the bandits running battle they fled It is believed that of the robbers was wounded.
 Two hundred men working in the building at the time the bandits arrived in limousine They carried rifles and covered the clerks When one of them refused to throw m his hands they shot him in the back grabbed three bags of money and ran
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
NOVEL
 CAN|PA|,
 CALI: 5
(By Associated

WASHINGTON, Oct. II. - Bornus containing liberty loan literature will be dropped October 20 on many Am erican cities, as one of the final pub licity features of the campaign. Forty five aeronauts and eight balloonists have offered their services for this novel scheme to awaken the patriot ism of the American people.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
BRYAN WARNE } WILSON SHIPS
 CARGO

WASHINGTON, Oct. II. - William Jennings Bryan had knowledge of the ammunition cargo aboard the steamer Lusitania when she sailed on her last voyage, and urged President Wilson to keep Americans off the ship
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

The young people, and those who feel young, are cordially invited to at tend party to be given by the Wom- ans Guild of the Episcopal Church at the Red Dragon Club House on Friday evening. There will be entertainment. music, refreshments and a sparkling and hospitable hearth before the big fireplace. Come and enjoy yourself.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
ALLIE { MAXIM 5 CONSIDERABLE.
 HEADM5Y
tBv Associated PressJ

BRITISH-FRENCH FRONT. Oct. ii. The British troops on Gravenstated ridge have advanced towards Pass chendaele front and yesterday rested thousand yards southwest of the town Of Passchendaele. The French crossed the Jansheek and Browndeek rivers.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
More German Intrigue
 Disclosed In Argentine

BUENOS AIRES, Oct II. = German intrigue intended to cause conflict between Brazil Argentine and Uruguay has been disclosed and causing much Senator los Roderzeos the Argentine minister finance declares in an article that the unpublished Won Luxburg dispatch refers 10 intrigue n southern Brazil and Argentine The Argentine government expected to prevent the proposed neutrality demonstration Friday.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
PROBING CHARGE nADE: AGAINST
 TOILETTE
lBg Associatad Pressl

WRSHINGTON. Oct. II. - Chair man Pomerene, of the senate commit. tee, Investigating Lafollette's alleeed unpatriotic speech at St. Paul, con ferred yesterday with President Will son and Secretary of State Lansing. He is gathering data for examining Lafollette's statements.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

w. J. Elmendorf. of Seattle. a min ing expert who has been in the in terior, has returned to Cordova and will leave for southeastern Alaska on the next boat.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

The next sailing of the steamer Ala meda from Seattle has been postponed from October Is to October IS, accord ing to advices received today by Agent s. D. Hedges.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
SOFIA PLANS TO CELEBRATE
 kAiSER'S FIRST VISIT
(By Associated Press)

AMSTERDAM, Oct. Il. - The kali ser is to make his first visit to Sofia soon and Sofia is planning on an ela- borate entertainment.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
CHARGES DEPUTIES WISH
 IS CAUSING NAVAL MUTINY

COPENHAGEN, Oct. 11.-Admira Von CapcIe minister o marine, named three deputies who advised the mutnous sail which caused proar in the recsag and the shout, of other deputies was heard above the furious interruptions of the Socialists Capee made charges in his report the belion aboard four warsp Whelmshaven Socialists deny a plot to hatch treason
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
PRESIDENT OF PORTUGAL
 DIMES WITH POiNCARE
(By Associated Press)

VERDUN. Oct. II. - President Ma chado of Portugal, lunched with Presi- dent Poincare in Verdun easement and later decorated the city with the order of Tower and Sword.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

Rev. J. H. Mcbride and Link Waln have promised their friends a duck dinner upon their return from Algan. ick, on tomorrow's train
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
FRENCH TROOPS TAKE MORE
 PRISONERS
(By Associated Press)

PARIS, Oct. II - The French troops which took the offensive on Tuesday. made a further advance and captured the Papegoet farm, taking many more prisoners.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
FIRST WEEK PASSES WITHOUT
 NORWEGIAN SHIPS BEING SUNK
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, Oct. II. - No Norwegian ships were submarined last week. for the first time in over a year, accord ing to a Christiania dispatch.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

Dr. Condit and Rev. Shriver left on the train this morning for Kennecott, where they will hold services, stop ping on their return at Mccarthy and Chitina.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

T. B. Tansey has come down t&n KennecOtt to spend a few days with Cordova friends. He reports all of the interior camps booming.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

Several new bQildings are in co1rs, of erection at MSca. thy snd $s is enjoying considerable prospe. lts
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

II. w. Dubois, of the Alaska Copper Corporation, came down from Strelna on a business trip.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

J. E. Hendrickson and wife of Fair banks, are recent arrivals in town, en route to the states.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
CE:RNANY'S NAVY AND ARMY ARE
 RESTLESS
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, Oct. II. - A Copenhagen dispatch reports a revf' nary out
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

The freighter Skagay is in port with cargo Of lumber and dynamite
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

break abOar Wilhelmhave the uprising greatest diffit ed that there outbreaks amC front, but they character.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11

The launch Waif leaves for Katalia tomorrow morning at o'clock.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-11
l OChL DON GS AND PERSONAL
 MENTION

The steamer Admiral Watson is due from the westward on Sunday.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-10-26

Gust coast was an even more for1nida.
bic gathering Of sea-hghting craft Of
q nation In whose language the word
defeat v had been coined. Far up
the straits in various directions and
passages the buccaneering cruisers OF
modern brakes and Morgans, Ferdi.
hands and Marys prowled in disap-
pointment and discomfort In the secur.
ity Of colonial waters, not daring to
show their teeth. For word had been
flashed around the circle that the
American loot Of the Foreign Alliance
was not ready to be hauled.
Near the shores of the largest Of the
natural lakes forming part Of the COW
eted treasure-the canal-a solitary
masked man In a motor boat sat in
deep contemplation. He held in one
hand a wire cord, to the end of which
a glass button was attached. This
button held a weird fascination for the
masked man. His temptation was to
press 1t. Yet prudence forbade. One
touch, he knew, would destroy forever
a military possession more strategic
and valuable than even Glbraltar-the
canal-and precipitate a world war. It
was in the power of this individual to
undo In a flash the work of more than
four centuries of republic building and
to drive from Its peaceful perch an
eagle whose talOns had scraped the
bones Of the proudest nations on earth
Ito do so again.
Suddenly the masked man perceived
a slight movement in the cord he
clasped so tightly. This startled him
out of his reflections. Fastening the
cord securely, he removed his mask
and, donning a divers suit, lowered
himself into the stream and sank out
of sight.
In the center of the lake was an-
other motor boat at anchor, In it sat
Miss Pearl Dare, dressed for diving.
She also held a cord in her hand. To
it, however, was attached a tube