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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-06

landing field is on the tundra, on a stretch of ground parallel with the beach, which is very good for north or south wind, but is not go good if cross wind is blowing, Major Elliott declared.
 Our route took us to Golovin where there is no road work in progress, or needed, and from there to Nome," said Major Fl. iiott.
 Nome Shows Activity
 Nome shows great activity and much is expected during tie CT. ing summer in gold dredging add reindeer culture. There is quite comprehensive road system radi. lting from Nome, connecting with Ill of the mining camps. The Nome-Shelton tram, which is SC miles long, is being. maintained to serve the prospecting opera ions in the Kugarok region, which contains promising placer ground and some quartz.
 This tram is used to supply that area and for the transporta- ton of ditch supplies in and about Nome.
 Important developments have taken place in the Osborn Creek area. and an extension of the Os. born road has been authorized tn facilitate these operations,' Major Elliott said.
 From Nome, the party flew to Kotzebue Sound, stopping at Tel Ter, which is the center of some hydraulic mining operations, rein deer culture and some fox farm ing. There is no road work in this vicinity as it is supplied en. tirely by water, Major Elliott de. clared.
 Candle Creek Road
 At Candle there is small road project that connects Candle to Candle Creek, serving the min ing operations at Candle Creek This road is in fair shape and is suitable for automobile truck transportation" said Major Fl liott.
 ""At Kotzebue, which is north oi the Arctic Circle, the principle in dust-ies are fishing, trapping, rein deer herding and fish ca1niLg,' said Major Elliott. There are no roads in this vicinity but the landing field Is maintained in good shape. A small allotment has been made for future improve ment of the field, including smooth ing"
 The party stopped at Nulato on the Yukon River, but there i. no road work at that place, accrd ing to Major Elliott.
 Ruby-Poorman At Ruby there Is a road run
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-06
HARMONiCA HARMONY

TULSA, o Okla.-Eighteen chil. dren at nearby rural school have harmonica band.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-06
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

- Two deisel engine
 operators. See Dave Housel im-
 mediately.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-07-06
Richardcon Eiiahway

Gov. Parks and Major Elliott drove out to the coast over the Richardson Highway, from Fair banks to Caitina. They found the road in good shape for the large summer traffic which is expected according to Major Elliott.
The Nome nugget., 1928-06-16

of the city at this time, it was de- cided not to spend any more mon- ey fixing up the present Dry Creek bridge.
 Upon invitation Major Elliott and E. F. Bauer. both representing the Alaska Road Commission, at tended the meeting. Major Elliott stated that the Alaska Road Con- mission was at all times willing to help or aid the city with materials and otherwise. insofar as it was possible under the regulations of their organization.
 Instructions were given the chief of police to shoot all dogs running at large and all horses found at large, are to be impounded. Coun- cil then adjourned until June 25th.
The Nome nugget., 1928-06-16
CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The regular meeting of the City Council was held last Monday ev- ening with Mayor Tarnutzer and all councilmen being present. The regular routine business of the city was transacted after which Mrs. NJ. Ball appeared before the council with a grievance regard ing the sewer in the vicinity of her residence. The body promised the lady the matter would be at- tended to.
 Thorulf Lehman complained oi being over-taxed and the mayor appointed a committee to confer with MT. Lehman and report a, the next meeting.
 The council donated the old Moore warehouse. which is to be used as hangar and reconstruct ed on the landing field, to the Alaska Road Commission
 The matter of repairing the pub lie school building was considered and an advertisement calling for bids was ordered for raising the whole building. installing new flues in the boiler and erecting a new smoke stack.
 The recent cleanup of the city was reported fairly successful but that many of the citizens failed to comply with the request of clean ing up their premises. More stren- nous measures will undoubtedly he taken by the city fathers in this matter.
 Owing to the financial condition
The Nome nugget., 1928-06-16

Q. In order that subscribers may he able to get their Saturday paper delivered early Saturday afternoon. and also that We may be able to mail our papers 10 catch boats leaving for different ports. it is urgently requested that regular ad- vertisers cooperate with us in sending in their copy for changes not later than P. NJ. Thursdays. The change has been made from Noon to P. NJ. and it is to be hoped that this arrangement will meet with better results for all concerned. We are only to glad to change copy and give it the re- quired attention necessary to make good looking display. but it is impossible to do so when the copy comes in late.
The Nome nugget., 1928-06-16
VICTORIA ARRIVES TO-DAY EIGHT CASES SMALLPOX
lContinued from page one)


 Mayor Tarnutzer also arranged for the blowing of the city siren as welcome, and all the vessels in the harbor blew their whistles in response to the siren of the Vic toria.
 The vessel brought large con signment of mail matter which was hurriedly brought ashore and the work of discharging --<s cargo began immediately. Thru lack of space we are unable to re- print the passenger list, but anyone wishing list of the names can ob- tain one of last Saturdays Nugget. with it in.
 After the arrival of the steamer Victoria it was learned that there were eight cases of smallpox am ong the passengers, those afflict- ed being natives who assisted Santa Claus in driving reindeer in the states last winter. Their names are: James Brandon, wife and child, Carl Ituk. wife and three children, and one white woman suspect, name not given. Dr. Cur tis Welch, the local physician, re- ceived wire from Capt. Anderson Of the Victoria yesterday stating that his services were required aboard the ship as soon as the vessel anchored. Dr. Welch wired back stating that he was not con- nected with the Public Health Ser vice and requested the Captain to get in touch with the doctor on the NortEland. The Northland was then intercepted on her way North and returned to Nome last evening to await the arrival of the Victoria. Dr. Welch and the doctor from the Northland boarded the Victoria up- Cn arrival and after thorough in vestisation found eight cases of smallpox and one suspect. No one was allowed 10 go aboard the ves- sel. The Nome band and a number | of citizens who went out to well come the vessel and passeng gers, helped greatly to dispell the gloom which had overshadowed them, and the passengers showed their appreciation by the cheering and waving of hats after each number played by the band.
 Before going to press wire was received from James P. Daily, agent for the Victoria, addressed to the Nome Nugget, stating as follows: Aboard Victoria. eight cases of small pox questionable stop all natives effected stop no whites eff ected." There are many wild rum ors floating around the street that there is from one to five dead and etc. but this wire from Agent Daly should he taken as correct. and do away with lot of gossip.
 The usual quarantine for cases of this nature is If days aboard ship from the time of the last case. If the steamship com pany is allowed to take those aff- licted and care for them on an is land. then vaccinate the balance of the passengers, it may he pos sible that the steamer will be able to discharge her passengers and freight within few days. Wires have been sent to the Surgeon Gen. eral Of the United States Public Health Service and when the an- swer arrives it will then be known just what disposition will be made of the vessel and passengers
The Nome nugget., 1928-06-16

T. Lehman. agent for Ford cars. is receiving Ford truck on the Victoria for the Bangor Dredge company The Road Commission has also a truck and there are three other cars on the Vic, the owners are not as yet known, but it is understood that Asst. District Attorney Taylor is the possessor of one and James keenan another.
The Nome nugget., 1928-06-16

Dr. Curtis Welch reported case of dyptheria to the city author ities Friday. A native by the name of Daniel Egaluk on the Sandspit being the victim. A placard was placed on the home of Mrs. Tatu- talk and family. where the sick man is stopping.
The Nome nugget., 1928-06-16
Get Your Air Mail Envelopes
 At The Nugget Once
N orr c E

New forms complying with the Aw h reference to liability nf own. ers Of mining claims. are nov on sale at the NusEet OMce. They are printed ou csld board and arc of convenient size for posting on tbe claims.
The Nome nugget., 1928-06-16

G. R. Jackson is in receipt of a telegram from Noel Wien who ar rived at Kotzebue last evening in company with Pilot Nieminen, accompanied by Messrs. Hart. Clark and Wise of the Fox Film Corporation. They will fly to Fair banks from there Wien states that it was foggy last night and 4eday and may not get away today on account of fog. Wien expects to return to Nome from Fairbanks sofn as possible.
The Nome nugget., 1928-06-16

Mrs. Oliver Flowers passed aw- ay at the Maynard-Columbus hos pital early this morning after a lengthy illness. Funeral arrange ments will be announced later.
The Nome nugget., 1928-06-16

The Alaska s. s. Go. freighter Tanana sailed from Seattle vest erday enroute to Nome with full cargo of freight and all passenger accomodations taken,
The Nome nugget., 1928-06-16
LOCAL NEWS

"M1CkY" POWERS of Bluff ar rived in town Friday. after a win ter's sojourn in that neck Of the woods
The Nome nugget., 1928-06-16

THE COAST GUARD CUTTER Northland. Captain Hottell in com mand. arrived in the roadstead about S:00 D. m last night.
The Nome nugget., 1928-06-16

SUBSCRIBE FOR THE NUGGET
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-06
LOCAL RESIDENT D|Es
 AFTER L0NC ILLNESS


 Mrs. Theo Pedersens, age 65, a native of Sweden and one of Alaska's early pioneers, passed away this afternoon at 1:45 at pr. Baughman's 8 hospital, the aftermath of stroke of paralysis three months ago from which effects she gradually grew weaker.
 For many years Mrs. Pedersens had been a resident of Seward but in the early days was engaged in mining in the Bluff district, near Nome. She lived alone here and as far as could be ascertained this afternoon leaves no relatives in the Territory. All effort is being made to find relations in the States. Pending funeral arrangements the body is lying in the Seward Funeral Farlors.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-06
NATIONAL LEAGUE

St. Louis, $; New York, 4, 15 in min o1c
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-06

J. B. Warrack, head of the War. ack Construction Company, Seattle which firm was awarded the contract for the Lowell Creek project, was among the local arrivals on Saturday
 Work began this morning of putting on new roof over the Bank of Sew. ard building.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-06
A BANNER LISTING

Upon the arrival of the steamer Yukon at Cordova. 24O cannery work CTS will be picked up for passage to Seattle. A total of 520 reservations have been booked for the Southbouud trip of the Yukon, from the various ports of call.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-06

Ladies art goods will be the main line stocked by Chris Koehler who opens up in business soon in the quarters next to the Seward Bakery Mir. Koehler will also handle house pa4nts and wall papers.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-06
SWAT THE PELICAN

RALEIGH, N c, Aug. 6, (H)-Pe- licans and cormorants caught rob ping fish nets may now be slain without violating game laws. Fisher men say the birds cause them huge losses.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-06

L. ". Bishop, king of the fox ..ancheFs ot ,1e lonei Lake Kenai region, and prince of hosts, left yes- terday for home following few days visit in the ely.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-06

THE MOST COMPLETE NEW STAND IN ALASKA. SUBSCRlP TiONS TAKEN. SchaIlerer's Afask Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-06

n. R. McEwen, former superinten- dent of Seward Schools, arrived in Seward from Fairbanks. Mr. Nc Ewen has been in the Interior for the past few months.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-06

There were more than 173 resar- vations booked on the s. s. Yukon out of Seward today.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-06

Four weeks from tomorrow Seward schools will open. September 3, Labor Day. falling on Monday, is a holiday so school opens the following day, Tuesday.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-06
BASEBALL GAMES
SATURDAYS GAMES NATIONAL LEAGUE

SATURDAYS GAMES
 NATIONAL LEAGUE St Louis, 3-1; Boston, 2-2. Pittsburgh, 14-11; Philadelphia, S-4. Cincinnati 3-9; New York, 1910. Chicago, 16; Brooklyn, 3.
 AMERICAN LEAGUE Philadelphia, 7 Detroit, 5. Boston, 3; St. Louis, Il. New York, 8; Chicago, 6. Washington, 1 Cleveland, ?.
 PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Missions, I; Hollywood, 4. Los Angeles, II; San Francisco, 12. Seattle, 8; Portland, g. Oakland, 5; Sacramento, 1s.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-06

if you haven't tried Frye Bruhn's Baby Beef you have missed some thing, frlendsi
Seward daily gateway., 1928-08-06
SUNDAYS GAMES PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE

Oakland, 12-1; Sacramento, 1911 Seattle, IA; Portland, 35. Missions, Gil; Hollywood, 12-O. Los Angeles, 412; San Francisco Cd
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-07

A 1ampooner remarked that once
Ministers Plenipotentiary negotiated ana
signed treaties for their countries, but
since oceanic cables have annthiated
distances the business of treaty framing
is in the hands Of foreign heads OF
state. And another important duty
Ministers had to their governments was
noting and forwarding significant gos-
sip heard in drawing rooms, at teas or
at the open international court near
Dupont Circle.
X X X X
A ROUND the early S0s Washington
was gaining recognition in circles
dlplomatique as being one of the most
desirable posts available. Indeed. Min
listers who achieved eminence and dis
tinction here were in line from promo
ton as Ambassadors to other nations.
1.-THE foreigners in Washington" a
writer of the time said, when they
are presentable, are truly In great de-
mand. Young girls admire them; old
women anxious to keep alive their
knowledge of official French court their
favor"
Our facetious American publicists
have directed much comment toward
these foreign emissaries. Before the
days of transatlantic excursion boats
a man from overseas was a somebody
and his public presence was a source
of deep interest to Americans.
The British Ministers usually were
leading members of the colony and
entertainments provided at their Sump-
tuous residence excited great deal of
awe. OF the English Minister jour-
nalist wrote:
HE may be dull or foolish, or his
young men may be like him, but he Is
always respectable. There are
always some attaches who are not
afflicted with high-claSS London ethics"
The foreigners, it seemed, had a
mania for going, about the city, drinking
tea in inordinate quantities and sound
ing their opinions in hasty language.
Their lengthy promenades were a source
of amusement to the natives, who re-
clined on overstuffed furniture. From
their activity on the street, the diplo-
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CORNER IN PRESENT BRITISH EMBASSY.

Met once, about 6 pm, on the Capitol
grounds, he was invited to dinner by 4
friend
Thank you," said the British Min
lister, "but must run home now. My
family is waiting for me to have break
fast"
Another time, being present at a
funeral, he remarked:
How strange, how strange these peo-
pie around me look. Think of It'll This
Is the first time I've ever seen them in
broad daylight"
Lord Byron wrote in his Venetian
diary, II have just seen Henry Fox, so
changed by his recent illness that, as
he said, his oldest creditor would not
recognize him." Mr.. Fox died in the
Capital and his remains rest in the
Congressional Cemetery.
In early years of the last century, Sir
Henry Bulwer-Lytton, the English
author, represented John Bull in the
Capital. Lady Bulwer'S diamonds caused
no end of table and boudoir conversa-
ton. An attache of the legation was
his nephew, Edward Bulwer, who gained
some fame later, after writing Lucille"
4 X y
THE first instance in which this Gov
eminent asked and obtained the
dismissal of foreign envoy was during
Washington'S administration, In the
case Of the French minister, M. Genet.
He was given his passport and ordered
to leave. He fingered in Philadelphia
until, on Washington's request, he vas
called home by the French foreign
Office.
President Taylor also took steps to
punish diplomatic discourtesy. He or
dered the Secretary Of State to forward
passport papers to M. PouSsin, the
French Minister. for alleged infringe
ment of courtesy" in correspondence.
The President also reprilnanded the
French minister of foreign affairs be-
cause he had publicly criticized some
act of our Government. II have neither
asked nor desired your opinion in the
matter" the President wrote.
President Cleveland gave Lord Sack.
vile West, the British Minister, his
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RELIC OF RussTA's PICTURESQUE PAST.

the north side of Pennsylvania avenue,
near Western Market. The British con-
5ulate was ION north side of PennSyl-
vania avenue, near Georgetown. Tne
Mexican legation was housed In
Strother's Hotel The French were
located on the "west side of the Presi-
dents Square and the Swedes lived
on the north side Of Pennsylvania ave-
nue., between Eighteenth and Nine
tenth"
At a great public ball in 1925, Baron
de Stakelberg, the Swedish envoy, first
introduced the waltz. In those days,
diplomats were not immune to public
gaze and favor. They joined the dandieS
and lassies in picnics, hikes and parlor
parties. It was no mean sight, we can
be assured, to see the baron, fully booted
and flashing silver spurs, go through the
motions of that indecent" dance called
The waltz.
1t was something for Americanos to
see and talk about. The waltz was dis
cussed In privy long before good society
sanctioned its public performance. And
soon, punctilio in the Capital became so
lax and liberal that the waltz was
danced by the President and his Lady
of State.
The Swedish baron was one Of the
most gallant fixtures in diplomatic cir
cles, and his memory fingered long in
the mind of President Adams as well as
those who hobnobbed with diplomats.
When the Hon. Christopher Hughes, our
Minister to Sweden, met the baron in
his native land, the late envoy was par
ticularly anxious to hear news about ex-
President Adams.
IT regarded him as one Of the most
perfect American gentlemen. man OF
discretion and excellent training!"
"Why?" said the American.
He could meet me at any early hour
of the morning and fail to recognize
me-"
In 1843, Henry S. Fox was British
Minister, and lived on * street, near
Twenty fifth He was granddaughter
of the celebrated statesman, Charles
Fox, and, like him, was fond of hearts
and spades. He was one Of the pictur-
esque eccentricities the Capital boosted.
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envoy wouldn't think of strolling out
without erecting feZ on his head.
For the most part, present day en-
baSSies are divided into two sections,
one given over to business routine and
the other devoted to the Ambassador
private quarters and reception rooms.
This arrangement has been found to be
convenient, inaSmuch as the corps of
secretaries, counselorS and stenogra-
pliers can carry on without interfering
with state tea or afternoon luncheon.
The Offices usually present an ordi-
nary appearance. There are desks,
typewriters, adding machines, calcula-
tors, monographs and steel files. Here
secretary dictates, here another. re-
viseS a manuscript, and there one is
reading magazine from the mother
land.
In connection with these and other
things there is Story-never told.
The story began when the first envoy
to this Nation rumbled down the mud
of Pennsylvania avenue In a hack and
pulled the gong at the White House
door, saying, when he was asked his
mission:
mfr. PRESIDENT. I am here"
The gentlemans regal raiment was
SpiaShed by the quagmTeS Oh PennSyI-
vania avenue. He was Anthony Merry,
British Minister, and came to the Capt.
tai in 1904, just four years after the
center of Government had been shifted
from Philadelphia. The Hon. Mr..
Merry was the husband of still more
famous wife, woman born to her po-
sition and deeply conscious of the
sovereign influence at her arms length.
It was this Mrs. Merry who planted the
dignity of foreign diplomats in the re-
publican Capital.
Mrs. Merry insisted 1t was not only
her privilege but her duty also to take
President jefferson by the arm. She
also resisted the custom of having
cabinet members take precedence over
diplomats In paying newly arrived
Senators the first visit. She rejected
all edicts on punctilio and adopted a
code that met the hearty approval of
her husband. but caused many squeal
lin the Capital. Mrs. Merry laid down
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the law Of social diplomacy and her
spouse went so far as to threaten an
appeal to the motherland when her
position was disputed. These and other
problems raised by this blue blooded
lady Powered into international gossip
and the courts and salons of Europe
were as full of it as were the alehouses
of the Republic. :.
It is believed that the home and
Office of Washington's first Minister
Plenipotentiary were; at what Is now
241l Pennsylvania avenue. Sir Angus
tus Foster, who was the secretary Of
that legation, addressed series of let
tiers to the Duchess OF Devonshire in
which he gave vent to his impressions.
At first he found the city drab and dull,
came back with the belief that ut is
the most agreeable town to reside in
for any length of time"
Thomas Moore lost niche in the
Library of Congress when he penned his
polemic descriptive of the city:
Squares in morasseS.
ObeliSks In trees"
AS early. as 1921 the poet wrote an
apology, but to no avail. American
pride was painted by the thrust in poesy.
X t,e
rTHE diplomatic colony soon began to
i increase. The National Calendar Of
1920 listed His Excellency M. Hyde de
Melville, Envoy Extraordinary from
France, and half dozen attaches;
Great Britain had G.. G. Antrobus, ESQ.,,
as charge d'affaires; Pierre de Politica
was the Russian envoy: Don Mateo de
la Serna was the Spanish charge
d'affaires; Joseph Correa de Sierra rep
resented Portugal; Frederick Greuhm
was Minister resident from Prussia;
Charles N. Buck lived in Philadelphia
as consul general of Hamburg; Peter
PedeAaon also lived in Philadelphia,
where~he represented Denmark, and
Baron Stakelberg was the Swedish
charge d'affaires In Washington.
: The. Directory of 1922 lists the
British, Mexican. French and Swedish
representatives as the principal lega-
tons. The Britons we're established on