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In The News
The Nome News
Nome, Alaska
Saturday, February 24, 1900
Vol. 1, No. 21
Page 1.
WINTER BASE BALL.
Two Games Played During the Past Week.
That on Washington's Birthday Called Off on Account of the Weather -- A. C. Boys
vs. Soldiers.
The people of the "outside" which scarcely credit the report that the citizens
of Nome were enjoying the great American game of baseball in the winter season,
if such a report was to reach them. Nevertheless, such is the case and twice
have Nome's citizens witnessed such pastime. The first game of the "season" was
played last Sunday, the contestants being teams from the A. C. Co. and the
soldiers of the seventh infantry of this post. The first game resulted in a
victory for the soldiers, the second on Washington's Birthday at point Belmont
on snake River was between the same contestants. Manager Pope, of the A. C. Co.,
was captain of the A. C. team, while Lieut. Craigie acted in the same capacity
for the Warriors.
Game was called at 2 PM, the Warriors being late in arriving, in order to give
their lady admirers ample time to witness the game. A spirited contest prevailed
for four innings, when the game was called off on account of the icy breezes
from the north, making it decidedly uncomfortable for the boys. Louis L. Lane,
who was pitcher for the A. C. team, had his fingers frozen and other members of
the teams suffered so that it was mutually agreed to postpone the game until
Sunday, when it will be finished if the weather proves milder.
The game was for a purse of $500 and some betting took place off the grounds
which added interest to the sport, but all bets were declared off upon the
postponement of the game. The score stood 4 to 3 in favor of the A. C.'s, but
the soldier boys were entitled to next inning at bat. The boys played a hard,
clean game and many good plays were cheered by friends of the respective teams.
One of the features of the game was the fine work of Capt. Pope, of the A. C.
team. His base-running and sliding were admired by his many friends and it was
evident that Pope is still in good form, though somewhat heavier than of yore.
Dr. Call, of the same team, played an exceptionally fine game and had an
opportunity of catching a very difficult ball upon which rested the outcome of
the game, as the bases were full. The doctors eagle I never failed and he made
every opportunity count. Lieut. Craigie, captain of the Warriors, made several
good plays and besides catching several warm balls also caught a "cramp" in his
right leg which caused him considerable pain and made his base-running
defective.
The game was very satisfactorily I'm tired by Jack bond and J. B. Miller. McCay,
of the Warriors played a very strong game, having put out five men on two bases.
Dunton put a liner into the field and made the only home run during the game.
Unfortunately the bases were not full at the time and but one man was scored by
Dunton's clean hit. The teams were made up as follows:
A. C. CO.
Pope, ss, Capt.
Snell, c,
Wheaton, 1b,
Call, 2b
Lane, 3b,
Shoemaker, lf,
Snyder, rf
Price, cf,
Kirk, p.
SOLDIERS
Craigie, ss, Capt.
Strickland, c,
McCaughan, 1b,
MccCay, 2b,
Dunton, 3b,
Thill, lf,
Watler, rf,
Hamilton, cf,
Long, p.
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NEWS NOTES.
Up to the present time there are nine criminal cases awaiting the action of this
district court.
Allardyce & Button, who have opened up a real estate and mining broker's office,
reported a healthy demand for business property at good prices.
John Kill, Capt. and Mrs. Siem and Mrs. Shields enjoyed a sleigh ride on Sunday
to Penny River.
On the edge of the "lead" in the ice out in Bering Sea this week numbers of
Eskimos and white men could be seen watching for seal in the open water.
McDonald, Reber & Co. have had some excellent photographs taken of the interior
of the Ocean, features of which are forms of Mac and Roxey surrounded by a halo
of bottles containing choicest vintages.
The Great Northern Mining Co. was recently organized with the following
officers: George Nolen, Pres.; A. J. Green, Sec.; Miner Bruce, treasurer; Miss
Lena Walton, agent. The other members of the company are Max Roth, J. C. Ross,
Dan McKenzie, H. O. Nordwig.
Rev. Raymond Robins was characteristic thoughtfulness and the liberal spirit for
which he is so well known, place the use of the St. Bernard Chapel at the
disposal of Rev. Father Treca last Sunday. Arrangements however had already been
made to secure alcohol for Father Treca and Roman Catholic services, which were
largely attended, were held at that place.
The city bathhouse, opposite the Claflin building, has just been opened. It is
tastefully and comfortably arranged, has three new bathtubs and an abundance of
water. Wilson & Lewis, the proprietors, guarantee their patron satisfaction.
Mrs. J. B. Bibhee entertained a few lady friends on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Bard gave a tea in honor of Mr. Bean's election on Tuesday
evening. Delicious refreshments were served, the ladies responded to toasts and
had a jolly good time. Mr. Bean was the guest of honor.
T. J. Nestor is down at Port Safety on a business trip.
Joseph Kline, who was operated upon a few days ago at St. Bernard's Hospital for
hyadids of the liver died at 6 o'clock Friday morning. Deceased was 22 years of
age. His father resided in Nome.
Treasurer Bean has filed his bond and is now at work. His sureties are John
Kill, E. M. Rininger, E. S. Ingraham, and J. B. Hensel.
Police officers Hart, Holmberg and Morris have been laid off temporarily, thus
reducing police expenses $510 per month.
The Arctic brotherhood's public ceremony will take place about 9 o'clock
tonight.
The Christian endeavors social last night was a splendid success.
Deputy US surveyor Norman R. Smith is preparing a map showing all mining
districts between Norton Bay and Kate Prince of Wales and from Bering Sea to
Kotzebue. Recorder of the different districts sending reliable information will
be credited with such on the map. The map is being prepared from actual surveys.
Harry J. Conlin, who was on his way to Norton Bay, was seized with the stroke of
paralysis about 12 miles below Dexter and was forced to return to Nome, arriving
here Wednesday. His left side is partially paralyzed.
The tent and platform on the lot west of the city hall was sold at auction
yesterday by chief Eddy for $198, to satisfy the costs in the case of Hoxsie vs.
Nodine for the possession of the lot. A writ of restitution has also been served
in the case.
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COURT NOTES.
The case of Sullivan vs. southward, which involve the ownership of the lot and
which has occupied the attention of the court and several juries for some time,
was last night decided for the defendant. Miss Ryan was not a party to the last
suit.
Fire was discovered Monday afternoon on the roof of the Blake residence in the
rear of the hotel Casco. The flames were quickly extinguished and little damage
was done.
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Page 2.
Sanitary measures are needed for the protection of the health of this community.
Without them disease and death will be rampant next spring and summer. How to
secure the necessary sanitation is the question. The municipality cannot give it
without funds. It has been proposed that the city caused two ditches to be dug
to drain the town in the most thickly populated district. Then property owners
can make connections with these main ditches. It is also suggested that property
owners were unable to pay their taxes be asked to contribute the amount in days
work on these drains. It is represented that many men would be glad to do so. It
is a suggestion were the the attention of the municipal council, as by adopting
it, away might be found to secure the necessary drainage facilities.
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PUBLIC SCHOOL NEEDED.
A public school is needed in Nome. There are here some 20 or more children to
school age and one should be provided. It ought not to be difficult to provide
school facilities as the cost of maintenance ought not to be very heavy. But
even if it should be, it is a duty that the people of Nome over the children in
its midst, or such of them as are deprived of home instruction. The little red
schoolhouse has been a potential factor in making the American people what they
are today. In it have been taught that patriotism and devotion to Republican
institutions which were so conspicuously evident in the late war with Spain. It
is the hope of the nation. Therefore let us see that the children who are
growing up among us removed from the educational facilities enjoyed in the
states, have at least a measure of these advantages which, we hold, are
necessary to good citizenship.
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SESSION OF THE SENATE.
Chamber of Commerce Bill Killed in Committee.
The weekly session of the Nome Senate was productive of much talk and little
work. Senate Bill number 15, fathered by Clark of Iowa and reported favorably by
the Senate committee was lost by an almost unanimous vote. The bill provided for
the organization of the Chamber of Commerce, the members of the Senate to be
charter members of the new body. The opposition was developed by reason of the
fact that many of the Senators thought that a thoroughly representative chamber
of commerce could not be formed without enlisting the sympathy and aid of all
commercial men of Nome, it being contended that the Senate was represented by
the professional rather than the commercial interests. Speeches were made by
Senators Fink, Allardyce, Campbell, Green, Murane, Button and Clark.
Davis' sanitary bill was discussed in committee of of the whole, Robins in the
chair. It was found that the provisions of the bill had been covered by
municipal ordinances, except those relating to public utilities and the dumping
of garbage into Bourbon Creek, culverts and street crossings. Much interest was
manifested. Robins introduced an amendment relating to the use of well water.
After a lengthy discussion the committee rose and reported progress, and the
bill will probably be acted upon as the next meeting. Previous to adjournment
Pres. Hannum inveighed against the introduction of personalities into the Senate
and he said if the practice continued to be indulged in the Senate would have to
elect a new president. Judge Hannum was given three rousing cheers.
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CITY MUST PAY UP.
Or St. Bernard Hospital Must Close Up.
Ass't Supt. Elliott Says He Will Attempt to Make No More Bricks Until City
Furnishes Some Straw.
The meeting of the municipal council was marked by several passages between the
mayor and Councilman Wright, on points of order and the like, Wright stating
that the mayor was "blocking in one direction but not in another." The
discussion was over the issuance of warrants in payment of salaries. Assistant
Superintendent Elliott, a St. Bernard Hospital, was also present and talk
pointedly to the Council concerning the financial obligation of the town to the
hospital. The following letter was also read from Mr. Elliott in reply to a
communication from mayor Cashel:
Replying to your undated communication referring to provision for receiving city
patients in the hospital of St. Bernard, I beg leave to say:
1. When the municipality pays for past services of the hospital of St. Bernard
rendered the indigent sick as per contract dated November 18, 1899, and provides
reasonable assurance of its future compliance with terms of said contract, we
will gladly receive as many patients as are accommodations permit.
2. The city's delinquency in this matter has already embarrassed the management
of St. Bernard Hospital and our resources being exhausted we shall attempt to
make no more bricks until the municipality provides some straw.
Councilman Lowe said $1000 had been paid the hospital in warrants and he did not
think the city's indebtedness was such as to embarrass the hospital in the
manner stated by Dr. Elliott. Assistant health officer Jerauld said there were
now three city patients in the hospital, one of whom was acting as night nurse.
The mayor said Ways and Means should be provided at once for the care of the
indigent sick, and Lowe then said that rooms could be prepared in the new jail,
if a nurse was provided. Referring to St. Bernard hospital, he said that he
understood money enough had been contributed for the running expenses, and he
asked what had become of it. Two hospital managers had left the country and now
the hospital was embarrassed, but he did not believe by the city. A committee
composed of the mayor, Lowe and Wright, was appointed to interview the hospital
management.
The matter of appointing a public administrator was laid over until next
meeting. Lowe of the jail committee reported the lease of the Ryan building for
jail purposes, as already told in the news, and the chief of police reported the
removal of the prisoners to the new jail and he extended an invitation to the
mayor and council to visit the jail in a body on Saturday. The invitation was
accepted. Assistant Superintendent Elliott of the hospital, who had come in
after the discussion on hospital affairs, address the Council on invitation of
the mayor, in reference to clause 2 in Mr. Elliott's letter. The mayor stated
that he was informed by Mr. Lowe that the city owed the hospital for but one
month. Mr. Elliott said the hospital had been helped by warrants one of $1039
having been taken by Claflin brothers, one by himself for $924, less $278
endorsed on it. The city's bill for January was $532 and no warrants had been
received although he had filed the bill with the mayor. The bill for this month
would be $392. The Council old the hospital in all $1576, deducting what had
been received. The hospital Mr. Elliott said had owed nurses and doctors $1700
and if the city paid up, there would be just $48 on hand. This money, he said,
had been taken out of his private pocket and he had supported city patients
himself. Donovan asked Mr. Elliott what he meant by "doctors." The city had its
own physician. Mr. Elliott said he did not refer to the city position.
Continuing Mr. Elliott said that last month he had advanced $700 out of his own
pocket, to pay the nurses. He did not want them to suffer wrong; he would
sacrifice himself rather than permitted.
Wright -- "you had plenty of provisions in stock, had you not?" Mr. Elliott said
the larder had been refurbished only last week was $500 worth of provisions.
Pennington asked Mr. Elliott how long he had been manager. Pennington.the
hospital was in a flourishing condition. Wright said the city had paid the
hospital $1317.
"In regard to accepting any more patients," said Mr. Elliott, "these warrants do
not help me at all. I am unable to receive scurvy patients because they require
a certain kind of food which can only be gotten at enormous prices. Therefore
injustice to myself, the patients and the community I cannot at this time accept
any more patients." The hospital's liabilities at the end of this month would be
$1748 and he himself would have to meet them.
Donovan asked how many servants were employed. "Come up," said Mr. Elliott, and
I will show you." Afterward she said five, besides nurses. Continuing he said:
"I will close down tight unless the city can pay its bills. It is a step I hate
to take as my work is to care for the sick and the suffering, but I am driven
thereto."
The mayor said the committee would wait on Mr. Elliott and intimated that the
bills would probably be paid.
Fire Chief Allen reported two fires, one in the Portland saloon February 14, no
damage; another in a tent, February 18, damage $10.
Health officer Gregg reported that no case had been admitted to the hospital
since January 20; two had been discharged insured and to remained.
Warrants for patrolman for the month ending February 20 amounting to $1230 were
ordered drawn as well is warrants for the municipal officials and a warrant for
$520 for St. Bernard's Hospital for for January.
The mayor said that there had been undue influence used to deprive police
officers of money do them. There had been a good deal of connivance in the
matter of warrants. He thought police officers should have preference in caching
warrants, then the hospital, next the fire chiefs and lastly the municipal
officers and other creditors. Lowe said a resolution had been passed instructing
the treasurer to cash no warrants over $10; it had been violated; it was a
disgraceful proceeding and the city was well rid of the former treasurer. He had
squeezed in his own salary warrants to the tune of $416. Warrants were ordered
drawn for the expenses of the late election and the Council adjourned to meet
Wednesday for the consideration of other bills against the city.
At the special meeting of the Council Wednesday afternoon bills to the amount of
$3508.50 were audited and warrants ordered drawn therefore. Of this amount $1385
was for surveying the town site and preparing a plat.
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CHIEF ALLEN'S LUCK.
A Fortune Awaits Him in London or New York.
By the Sale of Atlin, B. C., Quartz Mines to London Capitalists -- How Chief
Allen Received the News.
In a rather singular manner W. J. Allen, chief of the fire department, learned
on Monday that he had awaiting his order, several hundred thousands of dollars
in London or New York. It is a share of the sale of a group of 16 mines in which
he was interested with W. J. Partridge, known as "sailor Bill," and others in
the Atlin country, B. C. in conversation with Judge Church and N. R. Smith,
chief Allen learned that the sale of the properties had been consummated late
last fall. Messrs. Church and Smith met Partridge in Seattle and he told them
that the group of claims had been sold for a large sum. Was Partridge in Seattle
were a number of English capitalists and the mining expert, who had examined the
properties prior to the sale. The party had just returned to Seattle from Atlin.
Chief Allen, who has known Partridge for several years, located a group of 16
claims last spring with Partridge and others. Chief Allen has a record of the
claims as well as a partnership agreement with Partridge.
"When I left Partridge last spring, he told me," said Mr. Allen, "that he would
meet me next year in London or Paris, but I only laughed at the idea. I hope of
course, that the sale had been made, but I am not getting the 'swelled head'
over it."
Chief Allen's many friends in Nome and elsewhere will be pleased to learn of his
perspective good fortune.
Partridge is a well-known promoter and has offices in London and New York. He
has negotiated several large sales of American and Canadian mining property. He
is also well-known in Australia, where, a few years ago he was a partner of J.
J. Underwood, now of Nome. They were interested in Coolgardie mining properties
and Mr. Underwood claims that "sailor Bill" got the "best of him." He caused
Partridge's arrest in London but was unable to make out a case against him.
Chief Allen, who is an expert in quartz examined a number of copper properties
at McCormick's post on the Yukon last summer Partridge and the quantity of the
order was shipped to London.
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Capt. Brouard Returns.
Capt. Charles Brouard, who left for Siberia several weeks ago, reached Nome from
Cape Prince of Wales Tuesday. He left that point February 16. Marshall Lee and
Bill Crowdy were met at York. Capt. Brouard did not make the attempt to reach
Siberia, it being too early in the winter for the successful crossing of the
street. He brought with him a signed statement from W. T. Lopp to the effect
that the "straight was crossed by natives in March 1891. Eskimos say it is
possible to cross in February, March and April, after a strong wind has blown
from the north several days." In Mr. Lopp's opinion natives could safely take a
white man across. Capt. Brouard spent his time in locating claims, having
discovered and located several new creeks near Cape Prince of Wales. He did
considerable prospecting and is satisfied that he has "struck it rich." Capt.
Brouardd has not abandoned the idea of going to Siberia. He also says that he
received information concerning valuable mineral deposits on the Diomede
Islands.
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