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In The News
The Nome News
Nome, Alaska
Saturday, October 28, 1899
Vol. 1, No. 4
Page 1.
SHOT THROUGH HANDS.
Gun Play Between Hickey and Dugard.
Fleshy Park of Hickey's Thumb Torn Away and Bullet Grazes His Abdomen -- Dugard
Arrested.
In a drunken brawl last night about 7 o'clock on the water front a short
distance below the N. A. T. & T. Co.'s store, John C. Dugard shot John Hickey,
the bullet tearing away the fleshy part of each thumb and grazing the lower ribs
on the right side, inflicting only a slight flesh wound. Hickey was removed to
the City hospital, where his wounds were dressed by City Physician Gregg. No
bones were broken but the arteries and tendons were terribly lacerated and
Hickey suffered a considerable loss of blood. The weapon used was a No. 44
Winchester. Officer Sullivan placed Dugard under arrest and brought him to the
city jail.
Dugard was uncommunicative, but claimed that he was defending himself when
Hickey was shot.
The two men occupied a cabin together on the beach and had been drinking freely
yesterday. Then they quarreled and Dugard claims that Hickey drew a revolver
upon him which he seized and threw into the surf. Dugard had a rifle and he
attempted to strike Hickey with the butt when the latter seized it with both
hands by the muzzle. It was discharged, whether by accident or design, it is
hard to tell and the ball went tearing through Hickey's hands with disastrous
results. It is little short of marvelous that the bullet did not plough its way
through Hickey's body. Hickey proved very refractory at the hospital and after
his wounds had been dressed and bandaged he tore the bandages off with his
teeth. Dugard will come up for examination this afternoon.
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OUTCOME OF SHOOTING AFFAIR.
Nightwatchman Lyne Examined and Discharged.
Nightwatchman Lyne, of the A. C. Co., who wounded Frank Gillis in the right leg
Tuesday evening was up before U. S. Commissioner Rawson yesterday on information
sworn out by Gillis. After hearing the evidence the court promptly discharged
Lyne.
Gillis' leg was operated upon Wednesday by Dr. Pohl, assisted by Drs. Miles and
Call. The surgeons state that Gillis' leg will be saved by it will be a long
time before he fully recovers from the injury. Gillis' friends do not think him
guilty of larceny, and condemn Nightwatchman Lyne for being too hasty. On the
other hand Lyne's action is justified by many citizens who say that he acted in
the only way an officer should under the circumstances. It is also stoutly
denied that Lyne left Gillis lying where he fell without going near him, as Lyne
promptly gave the alarm and sent for physicians.
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WHY MRS. SHAW MOURNS.
She Lost a Purse Containing Over $1,700.
Mrs. Shaw, erstwhile of Dawson, but now a proprietor of a local restaurant, is
in mourning and all because of absentmindedness or a too implicit faith in
humanity. Probably the former.
The cause of her sorrow, which she told a News reporter she would faint sink
into utter oblivion, is the loss of a "well filled poke" containing some $1700
in good currency, coin and nuggets of the realms of the United States and
Canada.
Mrs. Shaw, who is a lady of commanding presence and austere dignity of the blond
variety, recently purchased a Nome eating house. She had money left over after
the purchase but she had none to be purloined. But that is what befell her. She
entered her place of business last Saturday evening about five o'clock with a
hand stachel containing $1700 and a draft on New York for $1500. While attending
to the multifarious duties involving upon her, in a moment of forgetfulness she
laid the stachel on a counter at the rear of the restaurant and slipped into the
culinary department to give the chef a pointer on the broiling of ptarmigan to
suit the epicurean taste of Nome's millionaires. Alas for her trust or
short-sightedness, whatever it might have been. A few minutes later she was
seized with a nervous chill, a premonition, as it were, of impending disaster.
She thought of her beloved reticule, companion of many a journey hazardous
withal, and rushing to the place where she had left it, lo, it was gone.
To think with Mrs. Shaw, woman of profound business acumen that she is, was to
act and she immediately called in the aid of Chief Eddy and his efficient but
small corps of officers. Officer Edwards was detailed to assist the fair lady in
distress and acting partially upon his own instincts and relying on the
statements of the lady herself arrested Thos. A. Powers, a cook in her refectory
and John Hall, a willing waiter. The men were taken to the city jail but were
subsequently released as no evidence of their connection with the crime could be
established.
There were five persons eating their evening meal in Mrs. Shaw's place at the
time she confidingly lay down her purse upon the counter, but the most diligent
investigations which Chief Eddy could make could throw no light upon the
whereabouts of the well-beloved reticule and its costly contents.
Thus it is that Mrs. Shaw mourns and refuses to be comforted. When a News
reporters asked her for the story of the robbery, she turned her ample form to
the wall and thus apostrophized the senate uncomplaining wood: "I want to forget
that I have lost $1700; I won't talk; I have nothing to say; the police were
mighty slow and they didn't help me much, so there," and the majestic
proportions of the flaxen-haired landlady shook with emotion or something else
and her rubicund countenance surveyed the paper on the wall while the reporter
smiled at her broad shoulders, bowed to the back of her head and went out of the
eating house crushed but confident.
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DRIFTING OUT TO SEA.
This forenoon a man in a boat was seen drifting out to sea. No attempt was made
to go to his rescue, and about 11:30 the boat disappeared from sight, and the
unfortunate man, without doubt, is either dead or will meet his death before
assistance can be rendered him.
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THE WATER FRONT.
Steamer Alpha in From Vancouver.
Brought General Cargo, Twenty-Six Passengers, and the Laurada's Mail From Dutch
Harbor.
The British steamer Alpha, Capt. Bucholz, arrived Wednesday afternoon from
Vancouver, having left that city on Oct. 10. She had 26 passengers for Nome and
47 cattle and 150 sheep for John Kill, the well known Nome butcher, a quantity
of lumber and coal, besides a general cargo of merchandise aggregating 300 tons.
The Alpha also brought the Laurada's mail from Dutch Harbor, where it had been
left by the the Corwin which took it from the stranded steamer. The voyage up
was surprisingly pleasant. No storm was encountered and very little wind. Many
days were so mild that overcoats were not needed, even at night. For two days on
the Pacific and one on Behring sea, there was enough cross seas to make the ship
roll considerably, but most of the passengers were not sick at all.
Just before reaching Unimak Pass the Alpha was spoken by the Bear, which gave
the latest news of Nome and the beaching of the Laurada. That one hour's delay
preventeed the Alpha from getting through the pass that night, as the fog
suddenly settled. The second day after entering the "smoky seas," the Alpha was
delayed two days by the fog, and the strong current drifted them some 35 miles
out of her course.
Steamer bursa was met below Dutch Harbor. At Unalaska the Bertha landed for sick
men, who had been taken on board at Nome. The men were placed in the military
hospital at Unalaska.
The Roanoke was met this side of Dutch Harbor, nothing was seen or heard of the
Lakme or Corwin, and when St. George Island, where the Laurada is stranded, was
past it was too foggy to obtain a site of the vessel.
Passengers on the Alpha say that an American bottom cannot be chartered now on
the Pacific coast; many of the large steamers being in the government transport
service. It was reported that a large schooner would sail from Seattle for Nome
about October 12, but the truth of the report could not be vouched for.
The Alpha's passengers are a unit in praising the steamers officers and crew and
as a mark of their appreciation presented the following address to Capt. Bucholz
before leaving the steamer:
"We the passengers on board the steamer Alpha, en route from Vancouver BC to
Nome Alaska, feeling and appreciating deeply the care and ability displayed by
you and your men in the navigating and management of your vessel, and the
conduct of our journey and the universally courteous and considerate treatment
accorded your passengers, hereby subscribed our names to this testimonial of our
grateful appreciation in our sincere respect.
Dated at Nome, Alaska, this 24 day of October 1899.
R. Wallace, V. E. Follmer, B. W. Rice, Mrs. J. H. Lee, Mrs. J. J. Moog, Vine
Harding, Chas. L. Gray, R. A. Alleys, E. N. Fletcher, Hugh O'Donnell, Capt. F.
N. Seiberg, C. S. Price, Walter Church, Norman R. Smith, James Werner, Louis
Palz, Geo. W. Williams, O. D. Morse, J. B. Zindars; H. E. Olds, S. Westafer,
John S. Potter.
The Cleveland left this report Wednesday with about 150 passengers.
The Albion sailed Wednesday night with from Cape York with about 40 stampeders
and supplies for general store which a local firm will open at that point.
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PERSONAL.
Dr. Jerauld, is ill with typhoid fever.
Louis Pelz was an arrival from the south on the Alpha.
J. B. Zimdars, an attorney late of Skaguay, has located in Nome.
Mrs. Z. E. Foster, who has been very ill of typhoid fever, is recovering.
G. W. Williams and "Big Jim" Werner of Tacoma were passengers on the Alpha.
City treasurer Rudd is out again after being confined to his bed for a few days.
Deputy Marshal Lee was made supremely happy Wednesday by the arrival of Mrs. Lee
on the Alpha.
Capt. F. N. Seiberg, of Co. A., A. N. G. is a recent arrival in Nome, where he
will engage in business.
Mrs. Donavan, wife of Councilman Donavan, recently arrived from San Francisco to
join her husband here.
Roxey Reber, a well-known pioneer of this section, accompanied by his wife, has
taken up his residence in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Earp left on the Cleveland for Seattle and San Francisco
where they will spend the winter.
Walter Church, a well-known attorney and mining Manor Skagway, is in the city
and will engage in business here.
O. A. Gay, brother of U. S. District Attorney Gay, of Washington state, is in
the city and will grow up with the town.
J. Dalton, one of Nome's pioneers, who has been very ill with typhoid, is on the
road to recovery.
Police Officer Newhouse has resigned, due, it is said to the cut in salaries
made by the municipal Council.
Purser D. S. Gray, of the Alpha, one of the most efficient and popular pursers
on the Pacific coast, met many old-time friends and acquaintances in Nome.
Mr. W. A. Pratt and partner left on the Alaska this week for Seattle. They will
return in the spring was machinery to develop their several properties here
which have shown fine prospects.
Attorney J. E. Fenton left on the Cleveland for the Sound. Mr. Fenton will
return and resume his law practice next spring.
The many friends of Rev. Dr. Young of the Presbyterian Church will be pained to
hear that he is down with an attack of fever. Dr. Young is at the residence of
Mrs.Perrigo.
Norman R. Smith, recently appointed United States surveyor of mineral and other
lands for this district, arrived on the Alpha. Mr. Smith has been located in
Skagway for the past two years.
D. B. Fitten, one of the owners of the Snake River bridge franchise, left for
Seattle on the Cleveland. He says the bridge will be built early next spring. He
was offered $1200 for the franchise but refused.
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Page 2.
A land office.
The development of the several mining districts in this section of Alaska,
emphasizes the need of the United States land office, to be located in Nome. The
need is an urgent one, and Brooks no delay. The necessary action should be taken
by Congress this winter, in order that the office may be opened early next
spring. The indiscriminate manner in which claims have been staked and recorded
in this and other mining districts promises to be fruitful of much evil, and the
only way in which the difficulties may be lessened is by establishment of the
United States land district with headquarters here. The nearest land offices are
now located at Sitka and Rampart, and, it will be readily seen, both are
impracticable so far as the needs of this section are concerned. The
applications for patents to mining claims next year will be very numerous, and
the location of a land office at this point does becomes of vital importance. We
believe that if the proper representations be made at Washington we can secure
this boon. Many of our citizens who will spend the winter outside will do all
that lies in their power to make this and our other needs and requirements
known, but there still remains much for the rest of us to do. We can write our
congressmen in our old homes, and other United States officials who may be on
our list of friends and acquaintances, and ask their aid the need is urgent,
therefore let action be taken accordingly.
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Page 3.
Death of Thomas Murphy.
Thomas Murphy, a well-known and popular citizen of Nome, died of typhoid fever
on Sunday afternoon. Deceased was a native of San Francisco and came to the city
early last spring. He was a painter by trade, being a partner in the firm of
Murphy & Hoppe.
Mr. Murphy had a host of friends in Nome and his early death is sincerely
regretted by all who knew him. He was frank and genial in manner and of
unbounded generosity. Friends of the deceased, including Councilmen Donavan and
Robertson, Deputy Marshal Lee and others had done everything possible for the
deceased during his illness. The remains were embalmed and placed in a handsome
and costly casket, with the engraved silver plate, and were shipped to San
Francisco on the Cleveland. Mr. Murphy was 34 years of age and he leaves a wife
and son in San Francisco.
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New Mining District
A new Mining District organize last August is called Ruby. Its boundaries are
the North line of Sinook mining district on the South, Port Clarence on the
north and extending back 20 miles into the interior. B. A. Chilberg was elected
recorder and he has appointed H. O. Nordwig Deputy during his absence this
winter in the states. Mr. Nordwig can be found at his place of business in this
city, opposite the Nugget lunch house.
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Page 4.
Local Notes.
Lloyd Botts will open the hotel at the new town of York.
Judge Bard has removed his law office to a building opposite the City Hall.
Homemade cakes and pies at Miss Raymond's.
William Snyder, famed as a rocker maker in the Klondike, has taken up his
residence in Nome.
California lodging house, opp. A. E. Co. special rates for the winter.
The first issue of the "Nome gold digger" appeared yesterday. The news presents
fraternal greetings to its younger contemporary.
Curly Carr, the prizefighter, was arrested this week on a charge of vagrancy and
after being warned by the court to obtain regular employment, was discharged.
V. E. Follmer, of the Frye-Bruhn Co. of Seattle, came up on the Alpha in charge
of 49 cattle and 150 sheep consigned to John kill of the Nome city market.
Frank Aldrich and Tom Shea will open a roadhouse about 65 miles up the coast
between Nome and Cape York. This will enable Stampeders to secure a square meal
and lodging during the winter.
John Kill, the affable proprietor of the Nome city market, the pioneer meet
market of the northern metropolis, will remain in Nome this winter and
personally attend to his large interest in this section.
Reports received from Puget Sound are to the effect that the influx of people to
Nome next spring will be limited only by the transportation facilities. All
available accommodations on the Roanoke have already been taken.
Cole Burke, of the Klondike nugget and H. Matchett, one of Nome's pioneers, have
opened the Diamond Dust Lodging House, opp. the A. C. Co.
Thos. Hanbury, who recently returned from Cape York confirms the report of a
rich strike across the divide from the Anacovik River. Men from that section
told him that they had found the prospects much richer than on the Anacovik
side.
W. B. Goodrich, the popular local manager of the N. A. T. & T. Co., has left for
the South. His successor is R. J. Embleton, an energetic and popular young man
who has been for some time in the employ of the company.
D. P. Harrison, Nome's popular city clerk, is an applicant for the position of
clerk of the District Court for the new judicial district which will soon be
established. Mr. Harrison is thoroughly qualified for the position and his
numerous friends sincerely hope that he will be successful.
W. M. Eddy, the efficient and popular chief of police of Nome is a candidate for
the position of United States marshal for the new judicial district. A petition
largely signed by the professional and business men of Nome has already been
forwarded to Washington asking for chief Eddy's appointment.
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