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Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-05-26

That J. l.. Jones, the Ketchikan can didate for the office of Alaska Delegate to Congress. will undoubtedly beat Grigsby, the machine candidate. at the forthcoming special delegate election, Is the substance of declaration con- tained in a telegram reaching Thos Gatfney from friends in the southern section. The telegram declares that Jones will carry Southeastern Alaska by a big majority and with support in the North will beat Grigsbv. Tho message asserts that Jones is endorsed by the Alaska Labor union of Ketch- kan and also by the Deep Sea fisher mems union. comprising the bulk of the numerous deep sea fishermen em- ployed along the southern coast
 Mr Gaffney speaks of the Ketchi- kan candidate in the highest terms. having met him while a member of the first Alaska Legislature He is q man or excellent attalnmcntS and was at one time principal of the Ketchikan public schools. At present he is en- gagged in the carpenter business. Mir. Jones is also said to have been a wig orous antagonist of corrupt politics and q firm defender of the rights of the people against monopoly in any form.
 Alr. Gaffney says that, knowing the man and his characteristics. fidelity to honesty and integrity, coupled with the fact that he possesses q thorough knowledge of Alaska's interests leads to believe that Jones would be an ideal representative to congress-
 Mir. Gaffney also expresses the great est confidence that he will be support ed by every citizen who is opposed to machine autocracy in the southern parts of the Territory and will prob ably receive equal support here, des- pite the fact that he is little known, because of his anti-machine attitude
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-05-26
Min which

and the tar paper With which the building is covered, was speedily qucnched by the chemical The dam age will not exceed ten or fifteen dol
 lars. The fire apparently had it's or igin in q small tundra fire starting in
 the same locality. The origin of the tundra fire is unknown. The incident, however, provides an example of what may result from tundra fires. Resi- dents should take every precaution to- ward preventing the start of fires Cr the dry tundra which may result in serious damage. The careless drop ping of a match or the neglect to stamp out a smouldering tundra fire are at all times prolific of harmful effects and should be carefully avoided
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-05-26

Nothing has been heard concerning the whereabouts of the Coast Guard Cutter Bear since the vessel departed from Seattle. As the cutter requires about ten days to reach Tnalaska, it is probable that she arrived there about Thursday or Friday. If the ves- sel follows the usual practice she will remain at Unalaska or Dutch Harbor for a few days, afterward proceeding to St. Paul Islands to land the mail. From that point the cutter will prob ably come to Nome. Unless ice con- dtions intervene or the stay at Una laska is prolonged. the cutter may ar rive here around June 5th. provided that the official powers so decree.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-05-26

The Coast Guard boys have placed the children's playground on Bar racks square in shape for the summer and have also given the swings. sec saws and other impedimenti q becom- ing coat of paint provided by donations obtained from kind hearted citi-rfs through the good offices of Charles Milut. The Coast Guard has also ad- ded a new covering of gravel to sect ions of the grounds where the gravel had disappeared into the soft under. soil. The fountain and thc posts al- ong the square have also been given a coat of green paint which considerably improve the appearance of things.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-05-26

\ fire alarm from Box B early Sun- day afternoon attracted the fire de- partment and a considerable throng of spectators to the locality of B. St. and 4th Ave, where a small unoccupied cabin owned by Fred Johnson, a win ter sojourner in the States. was burn ing briskly. The blaze, which was principally confined to a shed annex
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-05-26

The radio bulletin issued yesterday regarding the movement of boats on the Yukon reports that the Seattle No. arrived at Nulato bound down the river yesterday morning. The Wash burn Was reported on her way up to the Panama river, arriving at Nenana day before yesterday. The mail launch O'Farrel was bound Gown the Tanana yesterday and was reported at Tolova- na.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-05-26

Tom Gaffney arrived in town from sunset creek Saturday and reports that q shortage of water for sluicing has forced the suspension of the min ing operations of Chas. Neuhaus and himself in that locality. Tom said that the country is bone dry at pres cnt. The water stopped remarkably sudden in the Sunset section after run ming for Q short period and forced the abandonment of sluicing for the pres ent. Arrangements arc being made to continue summer operations and the partners will be ready to resume work in a week or so.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-05-26

Two of Nome's best known young people, Miss Helen Stipck and Mir. Olaf 1.ovegren were quietly united in
 the hymenal bond at the residence of United States Commissioner Hugh O. O'Neil about seven F. NJ. Saturday cv- ening. The nuptial knot Was tied by the Commissioner with only two wit
 nesses present. Mrs O'Ncil and Mir. Jas. Bursik The young couple in tended to keep the wedding secret from their friends for a day or two, by way of surprise, but Nome is diff cult place to keep secrets in and the news was abroad almost before the |ceremony was concluded Following the ceremony the happy couple re- paired to the social dance given by the lady Pioneers at the Igloo, where they were rendered the congratulations
 of numerous friends. The bride is well known to nearly every individual m tlle tllN, HdNlnS IeSiutu neFe SlllcS
 the earliest days of her childhood. h. addition to being a charming young
 lady, she is also an accomplished mus
 ician and has been employed as plan
 iste at the Dream Theatre for the past
 year or so. Mr. Lovcgren is one of
 the efficient members of the local Sig
 nal Corps Staff and is an affable young man who enjoys the respect and
 confidence of all who know him. The
 young couple have established their
 home in the residence adjoining the
 Rice flat on First Avenue. where they
 will be at home to their many friends,
 with whom the Nugget joins in wish
 ing them bon voyage across the mat
 rimonal sea.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-05-26

Apparently under the impulse of q light northerly wnd the vast ice field covering the surface of Bering Sea in front of Nome throughout the winter commenced to move yesterday after noon and today the roadstead is practi- cally free of ice. Following the first break in the floe a few hundred yards from shore the pack moved steadily southward during the afternoon and before the evenings hours commenced q wide stretch of open water had ap peared for miles along the coast east and west of the city A narrow strip of grounded shore ice remained along the water front for a few hours after the pack started to move but this too had practically disappeared by midnight. The departure of the pack occurred at q somewhat earlier period than is us- ually the case and several weeks ahead of the date of departure last year. This morning only a scattering of de- tached ice cakes appeared in the of fing.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-05-26

Milton F. Beebe, known to most Nomeites as "Beebe", will be among the returning Nome sojourncrs in the warm clircs of the south. according to q telegram reaching q friend in Nome during recent days
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-05-26

City Treasurer Grant Jackson an- nounces q call for city warrants out standing up to and including warrant No. BIO.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-05-26
ATTENTION L. o. o. M.

Regular semi-monthly meeting of the Loyal Order of Moose will be held Monday evening at 8 p. M. sharp. All members are cordially invited 10 at- tend.
 ROBERT JAMES Dictator.
 CHAS. THOMAS. Sect'y.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-05-26
NEWS NOTES

A vote for JONES spells defeat for the Dem. Machine Gang-Wen they know it. Adv.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-05-26
WARRANT CALL

Notice is hereby given. that City Warrants up to and including War rant No. BIO will be paid on prcsen- tation to the undersigned at the Ala ska Bank.
 G. R. JACKSON
 City Treasurer.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-11
RelevantComment
The DAYS Market

Stock market prices broke sharply IN
the closing hour yesterday. Previously
the trend had been upward, industrial
specialties and some of the standard
issues advancing vigorously to new
high levels for the movement. Most of
the early gains were cancelled in the
late decline and the closing price range
was highly irregular. Trading again
exceeded a million shares.
The action of Steel common was most
erratic. 1t sold early in the day around
SO and higher, and after absorbing
heavy offerings without difficulty de
vcloped pronounced strength, rising tc
1909. This advance brought out the
heaviest selling OF the day and the
stock reacted swiftly, closing at 90 4
for a net loss of 4. Dealings in Stee
approximated 225, 900 shares.
Motor issues we're very strong dur
ing the forenoon. Chandler Motors
rose 14H points to 1852, while Genera
Motors made a new high at 1898. Or
the afternoon break Chandler fell tc
139, where it showed net gain of l y
while General Motors lost points net
American international Corporation
had a severe setback, losing Az points
on the call for the payment of 40 pc,
cent due on the stock. Bonds were
steady
New-York tribune., 1919-04-11
A. /. Corporation Calls
For $40 Payment
Next Quarterly Dividend Will
BE $l.2O a Share, 1t
Is Stated

Directors Of the American Interna-
tional Corporation yesterday voted to
call the remaining $40 share due on
the S50,0OO000 capital stock. of which
100000, 900 was paid in when the com
pany was organized in November, 1915.
One half Of the unpaid subscription
VIII be payable on June 3 and the re
mainder on October -.
The next quarterly dividend, which
is to be disburscd at the end Of June,
will be on the full amount paid in on
the stock at that time, or $50 share
The dividend will thus be $1.2O n share
Although it has been rumorcd from
official sources that the American In
ternational directors would at somc
time call for the payment of the un-
paid balance Of tho companys stock
the offcinl announcement yesterday was
followed by n sharp break in the shares
on the Stock Exchange. When the news
appeared the market quotation was
around 80. Subsequently there was n
decline of about points. The net loss
for the day at the closing price Of "a a
was "a points
The funds to be provided by the pay
mcnt Of the 500 900 900 due on the stock
Will be used to develop new projects, it
was learned officially.
At the annual organization meeting
OF the directors yesterday Thomas w
Strectcr. formerly treasurer of the com
pany, was elected II vice president tc
succeed Robert f. Hcrrck. Joseph s
Lowering succeeded Mr.. Strcctcr ~
treasurer.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-11
Unable to Carry the BURDEN

Bankers from New York, who will
be present to-day at the conference in
Washington called by the Director Gen
eral of Railroads for the purpose of
discussing the financial needs of the
railroads, will declare unreservedly
against any plan calling for any great
amount of assistance from them. They
assert that the recent offering of the
War Finance Corporation and the calls
expected to result from the forthcom-
ing Victory Liberty Loan will tax their
resources to the limit. They will urge
that the only practical solution of the
railroad problem will be Tor the Presi-
dent to call an extra session of Con-
gress soon after his return from Paris.
In addition to representatives of the
leading Wall Street financial institu-
tions expected to be present at to-
days meeting at the capital bankers
from out of town will probably in
clude Festus j. Wade, of St. Louis, and
James B. Forgan, of Chicago.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-11

The decline of Steel common in the
late trading was not due to publca-
tion Of the untitled tonnage state
ment. 1t was after the publication
of those figures, indeed, that the
stock became so strong. The de-
crease of 5S0,215 tons was slightly
less than generally expected. 1t
brought total orders down to $780,
572 tons, representing capacity pro-
duction for more than four months
ahead, and though that is less than
half the record figure of 100000
tons reached in April, 1917, it COM
pares we'll with the average untitled
tonnage statement before the war.
Further, the decline was expected
for special reason-that all con-
sumers were waiting for prices to be
fixed. They were not fixed until
March 21, and there was only a week
in which to receive new orders based
on them. In spite of that the de-
cline was the smallest in several
months. There had been heavy
short selling of Steel common in an
New-York tribune., 1919-04-11
Bankers Organize
To Handle Foreign
Credits in U. S.
Leading Institutions Prepar-
ing to Make Advances to
European Countries and
Float Securities Here

Leading banking interests in New
York, acting with bankers throughout
the country, are to establish an organ
ization which will extend credit to
European countries and float foreign
securities here. As soon as the peace
treaties are signed the bankers will
proceed with negotiations for credits
with private interests in France, Italy
and the scandinavian countries. Such
negotiations have been held up pend
ing the signing of peace.
The work of the American Acceptance
Council, recently organized to promote
the use OF bank and trade acceptances
as credit Instruments, will be pushed
many of the millions Of dollars Of
credits to be arranged will take the
form of acceptance credits, similar in
principle to the $50, 900 900 credit re-
Gently extended to d group of Belgian
banks, for the purchase of raw ma
tcrials and other commodities here.
Fred |. Kent, head Of the Foreign
Exchange Division of the Federal Re
serve Board, who is sailing shortly for
Europe, will, it is understood, make a
survey of the credit needs of the diff
lereII European COUNTRIES tldl VIII
borrow in the United States to finance
the purchase Of necessary commodities
here.
banker Of international reputation
said yesterday that he expected to see
credits involving several hundreds of
millions of dollars arranged in the
United States before the end of the
year, provided the peace conference ar
rives at satisfactory settlement of
the international financial and eco
nomic problems.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-11
Japanese Govt
Buys S50,000,OO0
OF L. S. Certificates
Large Block of Treasury
Issue Taken With Funds
on Deposit in New York;
Investment $780, 100000

The Japanese government yesterday
entered subscription Of 500 100000 to
the new $500,000,00O offering of United
States Treasury 4 Y per cent certii-
Gates of Indebtedness. The transac-
ton was handled by the Yokohama
Specie Bank Agency here, which placed
the subscription through the Federal
Reserve Bank of New York.
The subscription books for the new
issue we're formally opened yesterday
morning at the several Federal Re-
serve banks. The certificates are
known as Series J, are dated April
10, and bear interest from that date,
maturing September next. They are
exempt both as to principal and inter
est from all taxation excepting estate
or inheritance taxes and surtaXes.
Deposits IN American panna 70 the
credit of the japanese government APP
proximatc $15O,0OO,O0O, Japanese bank
ers said yesterday, and it is to employ
q portion of these funds that the block
of certificates of indebtednens is being
purchased. In December the Japanese
government took a small block of the
Treasury bills.
In the course of the past four years
the Japanese government has bought
approximately S2OO,O0O,OOO of various
kinds of notes and bonds issued in the
United States. Japanese corporations
have purchased upward of $50 100000.
Japanese funds have been accumulat-
ing here ever since early in the war,
when the trade balance between the
United States and Japan began to run
heavily in favor of the latter. For a
time gold shipments to Japan were
made in order to settle the balance
due that country, but the American
government put an embargo upon gold
exports in the fall of 1917.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-11
Central Foundry Profits
Show Sharp Decline

The Central Foundry Company re
ports for the year ended December 81
1913, net profits after charges and
taxes OF $3Qd0ob, equivalent after pre-
fcrred dividends to 81 n share earned
on the $6.600O0O common stock. This
compares with s1dd0 share earned
on the $S,200,000 combined ordinary
and preferred and common stocks the
preceding year.
Cross income aggregated S807,fs0,
compared with $2,203,oll for the year
before. Federal tax payment amounted
to $38,639 Sinking fund and dcprcca-
ton was $b0,sbf larger than the deduc-
tion made in 1917.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-11

Copyright. 1919 New York Tribune Inc)
The most active stock market of
the year brought Steel common, on
a volume Of a quarter of a million
shares, to 100%, the highest price of
the year, and from there the stock
broke to 98A, net decline of "A
point. That typified the stock mar
ket as a whole. The favorite pro-
cedure of the last few days has been
to take one stock after another and
bid it up extravagantly. American
international Corporation had risen
Id points in two days. Chandler
Motors, after an advance of 10
points Tuesday, added 1412 points
more to its price yesterday. The
sharpest declines came yesterday in
stocks which had been bid up most.
1t was the first reaction of impor-
tance for some time, but was due al
most entirely to conditions within
the market itself.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-11
Norfolk & Western
Votes Stock Increase

ROANOKE, Va, April TO- Stock
holders of the Norfolk & Western Rail
way in annual meeting here TO- day.
voted to increase the common capital
stock of the company by S100000,o00
to an aggregate of 5O,00O,0 900, and au-
thorzed the directors to create, is
sue and sell from time to time con
vcrtible bonds to an aggregate of $108,-
d3f 900 More than 78 per cent Of the
capital stock of the company was rep
resented at the meeting.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-11
New York Bankers
Take Philippine Issue

=. A syndicate consisting of the Chase
National Bank, the National Bank of
Commerce, Kidder, Peabody e. Co.
William A. Read g. Co. and Solomon
Brothers. was awarded an issue Of $1O.-
100000 Of a per cent certificates of IN
debtedncss of the Philippine govern
mcnt yesterday on a bid of 9o.327 and
accrued interest The certificates ma
ture April !. 1920 They we're offered
for sale at Washington, where the bids
we're opened yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-11
Otis Elevator Earns $0.77
A Share on Common Stock

Report Of the Otis Elevator Com
pany for 1918 discloses net earnings
of s2,303,412 after deducting alt charges
for patent expenses, renewals and re-
pairs for maintenance of plant and
equipment less deprec iation, against
$l,788,577 for the year before Balance
after preferred dividends of 100000
was equal to $9.77 share earned on
S6,371 ,587 common stock.
In the report TO stockholders. w. d.
Baldwin, chairman, pointed out that
part Of the government contracts we're
still unfinished and will assure the
operation Of the companys plants for
some months to come. He also said
that the foreign business in certain
sections Of Europe is in n much more
satisfactory condition than was to be
expected.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-11
Into Weak Hands

The market situation was sum
married thus by Chandler Bros e. Co. :
with the public in the market, with
the floating supply of stocks being re
duccd and with rich men unwilling to
sell on account of big tax payments,
there seems to be no telling when the
advance in stocks will stop. But to a
great extent stocks are going from
strong into weak hands, which will
ultimately tell when anything arises to
cause a break in the market. 1t is
for this reason that conservative bull
ishncss should prevail, perhaps profit
taking. From now on for while the
coppers and rails, especially the
former, look most attractive"
New-York tribune., 1919-04-11
May List War Finance Notes

1t is understood that the listing
committee of the Stock Exchange will
soon announce that application has
been received to have the new War
Finance Corporation year per cent
notes listed on the exchange AS it
has been the custom of the exchange to
charge an initial listing fee of $lOO
for the first $10O0,0OO of corporation
bonds admitted to trading and an ad-
dltional fee of $50 for every 100000
admitted thereafter, the question has
been raised whether the War Finance
Corporation would have to pay that
charge. 1t is the opinion of the ex-
change officials, however, in as much
as the War Finance Corporation is a
government instrument, that no charge
will be made for admitting the new
notes TO tradinP
New-York tribune., 1919-04-11
The Rubber PrOsncct

Hayden, Stone e. Co. say Of United
States Rubber: at is most probable
that 1919 gross will continue al the re-
markablc pace established last wear
The mild winter has already slowed
down the demand for rubber boots and
shoes. But tire sales will be large
and profitable. IN fact, the cutting
down OF inventories from $4,000, 600
TO $60000,000 would make possible
cancellation of floating debt, and might
lead to common dividend action"
New-York tribune., 1919-04-11
Arizona Commercials Year

Receipts of the Arizona Commercial
Mining Company for the year ended
December 81, last, amounted to 1862.
3O7, compared with $818,b23 for the
preceding year. Net profits aggregated
1888. SGT, n falling Off Of $f31 ,225. Net
income Of $l13,246 was equal to az
cents a share on the outstanding 26b.
900 shares, against $3O3,966, or S1.14
earned In 1917. The payment Of $500
900 in dividends causcd deficit for
the year Of $dl6,7bd.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-11
State Banks Permitted to
Exercise Fiduciary Power,

ALBANY, N. Y, April 10.-The Mar
shall-Cheney bill, authorizing state
banks to exercise fiduciary powers, was
signed by Governor Smith to-day. This
permits state banks to administer es-
tates and trust funds, thus placing
them on the same plane with national
banks and trust companies.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-11
Market Opinion
Optimistic Caution

Most Stock Exchange houses yester-
counsellcd caution in making new mar
ket commitments. For example, Wrenn
Bros. e. Co. said: 1--WE think there are
enough unsettled questions to demand
caution, but there is no doubt that if
the peace treaty is signed next week
the market will receive new stimulus. g"
New-York tribune., 1919-04-11
Paris Bourse

PARIS, April 1O.--Prices were weak
on the Bourse to-day. Three per cent
rentcs, 81 francs for cash. Exchange
on London, 27 francs o3 ccntimcs Five
per cent loan. 80 francs No centimcs
The dollar was quoted at, } francs 9S
ccntimcs to francs 9 ccntimes.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-11
Peace and Prices

"Prices may be in the danger zone"
said Clarence j. Housman, of A. A.
Housman e. Co., "and conservatism is
advisable, but it looks as if the marke t
will keep going until actual peace is
signed, and, despite what the news
papers say, this should be accom- l.
plished by Easter"
New-York tribune., 1919-04-11
Cheap, but May Decline

Block, Maloney & Co. said: awe
would look on for the moment. A
conservative course at the moment is
best. The rise we have had was justi-
ned by earnings and by prospects
BASED on earnings many stocks are
cheap at this level. Much of the days
s,eillng represented profit-taking. We
think the rise has discounted consider
able good news, and the setback NAV
we'll 90 further on technical grounds )