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In The News
The Klondike Nugget
Dawson, N.W.T.
Vol. 1, No. 2
Thursday, June 23, 1898.
Page 1.
Miraculous Escape.
By almost a miracle Mrs. Hiltz, of the Popular restaurant, and D.
McDonald are alive today. Tuesday afternoon the report of a rifle was
heard on the streets and a puff of smoke from one of the windows in the
engine room of the steamer Hamilton indicated its origin and a good
sized hole in the corrugated iron building known as the Regina Club Cafe
showed where the bullet had found an entrance place. Mrs. Hiltz, who was
passing, narrowly escaped instant death, as the bullet entered her straw
hat, cutting the crown in equal parts and even taking a small quantity
of her hair. Mr. D. McDonald, who was behind the counter inside the
cafe, received a slight flesh wound and lost a portion of the waistband
of his trousers.
Inquiry developed the fact that the rifle was accidentally discharged by
David Cone, fireman aboard the Hamilton, who was placed under arrest
pending an investigation. Mrs. Hiltz, who very sensibly did not faint,
in an interview stated she instantly recognized that a bullet had struck
her, and the effect was similar to the recoil of a gun.
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Capt. Stearns in command.
Capt. Courtland Stearns, N.W.M.P., who has been stationed the past
winter at LeBarge and who was in command of the police fleet of 12 boats
which reached Dawson May 17 from above with supplies, etc. is now in
command of the Dawson barracks. Capt. Constantine, the retiring officer,
and his estimable wife will leave on the Hamilton for St. Michaels.
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Page 3.
BAD WRECK AT SIXTY-MILE RIVER
On May 28 a large boat containing a complete tailor's outfit and a large
stock of cloth was wrecked at the mouth of the Sixty-Mile river. The
boat struck against a log jam which had become lodged against a sand br.
The force of the shock almost demolished the boat, and the occupants
barely escaped with their live. The owners of the craft were M. Jorgense,
Jas. Murray and Bill Brynn. After reaching the shore they were forced to
walk the entire distance to Dawson. For two and one-half days they were
without food of any kind, but finally reached a camp where they managed
to secure provisions enough to last until they reached Dawson.
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ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING.
Mr. R. H. Graves of Vancouver, B. C. was accidentally shot by H. Nelson
of Portland, Or., at the head of Lake LeBarge, May 12, while enroute for
Dawson. Nelson was in the act of picking up a shotgun, which was lying
on the ground and accidentally placed his finger on the trigger. The
contents of the gun were discharged into the calf of Graves' leg who
happened to be standing a few feet away. Mr. Graves was attended at
LeBarge by Dr. Look of Portland and after a two weeks delay came on to
Dawson, reaching her June 1, '98, where he has been doing nicely under
the care of Dr. Richards.
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THE COMING FIGHTS.
Dawson is becoming sporty of late and the success of the last fight has
led to other matches, the one in particular on the tap is being the
10-round go for Frank Raphael, a noted young pugilist from the Pacific
slope, who met and defeated Sam Maxwell in San Francisco. His record is
well known as an honest and conscientious fighter. His opponent is Frank
Allen, also of the Pacific slope, who for years was boxing instructor of
the old and world famed California Athletic Club. He has trained many a
noted pugilist and has had several finish fights himself.
Both men are training conscientiously and their set-to takes place June
30, for a side bet of $5,000 each and total gate receipts.
June 25 a return match between Pat Rooney and Coolgardy Smith takes
place and judging by the clever work of Rooney of late the decision
might go in his favor this time. Rooney can fight and handle himself
cleverly, hitting a hard blow, and were it not for lack of condition
last time might have received the decision. Smith is a determined
fighter and stops at nothing, always willing to take a blow as well as
to give one. His admirers claim that he can best Rooney again. This
remains to be seen.
The fights will be pulled off in the building back of the Horsehoe
saloon.
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A STRANGE CRAFT.
One day last week word was passed along the water front that a scow with
boiler engine and stern wheel attachment, was moving against the current
and headed for the bar in the river opposite the Yukon Hotel. This
strange sight attracted a large crowd and as the scow made a landing she
met with a hearty reception. Inquiry developed the fact that she had
aboard eight tons of goods and machinery belonging to Clarence Berry and
associates, who own Nos. 5 and 6 Eldorado, as well as the private
outfits of some of her passengers.
One of the onlookers remarked: "There is Robert Fulton's original
steamboat." A wheel 30 inches in diameter and five in length driven by
diminutive machinery, and two men with pike poles in the bow stearing,
has proven that among the thousands of boats arriving this summer there
may still be something new under the sun.
The machinery which furnished the motive power to the wheel was build
especially for use on the Berry claims on Eldorado and has already been
sent up the gulch.
Following persons were passengers on the steamer scow: J. W. Livermore,
Schuyler G. Hess, Wesley Traber, Chas. Traber, Jack Barrett, Harry Say,
Eli Townsent, Gus Anderson and Dr. Blewett.
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W. J. Berry of Fresno, Cal., Clarence Berry, wife and sister and Charlie
Daring arrived nearly 30 days ago from Lake Bennett in a small boat,
bringing but a portion of their supplies and their minds of course were
greatly relieved at the safe arrival of their friends.
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A CORRECTION.
An item in last week's Nugget relative to the arrival of the little
steamer Bellingham, stated that she was the first steamboat to safely
make the trip from the lakes. We were misinformed in this regard and
gladly correct the statment. Mr. Frank Atkins informs us that he and E.
L. Bushnell of Portland, Or., in the spring of '95 brought the propeller
Witch Hazel over Chilcoot pass by block and tackle and the hull is at
present near Fort Cudahy. The Witch Hazel which was built at Bridal
Vail, Or., was 27 feet over all with a six foot beam.
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CALAMITY JANE.
Calamity Jane, of Deadwood and Leadville fame, and one of Wells Fargo's
most trusted detectives, is in Dawson. The life of this woman has been
filled with wild adventures, and on more than one occasion she has been
forced to take human life in defense of her own; yet a kinder, truer
character would be hard to find. In upholding the law and defending what
is right, she is braver than most men, and at the same time, in manner
and deportment, she is as gentle and refined as any of her eastern
sisters. There is a suggestion in the steel-blue eyes, however, that
would warn the unwary, and a glance at the half-sad face indicates that
her life has not been all of sunshine.
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THE POET-SCOUT COMING.
Major Walsh has recently received a letter from Capt. Jack Crawford, the
famous scout and poet, who is now on his way to Dawson. Capt. Crawford
expects to reach Dawson in a short time, and our citizens will have an
opportunity to listen to the poet-scout's literary productions as
rendered by himself.
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DROWNING AT BIG SALMON.
Paul Jones and wife, and Nick Hanna, of Seattle, reached Dawson June 19.
They bring a detailed report of the drowning of George Melham, formerly
in the employ of the Seattle Brewing and Malting Co. Nick Hanna, George
Sherwood, and Melham, all of Seattle, formed the fatal party, and and
the outfits of all three were together in the boat, although Hanna had
made other arrangements for passage. When a landing was made at Big
Salmon Sherwood went into the police barracks to show customs papers,
and during his absence Melham lost an oar overboard. Melham tried to
recover the oar, and by some means or other the boat became untied and
floated upon a drift some distance below. Being unable to navigate with
one oar, the boat was overturned, throwing Melham into the river and
under the drift. A boat which noticed the accident followed as speedily
as possible and attempted a rescue, giving Melham a line and in the
attempt to save him was also drawn upon the drift pile. As luck would
have it the last boat after four hours' hard work, succeeded in floating
off safe and sound. Melham was seen to come to the surface twice, but
finally disappeared from sight about 600 feet below the drift. Sherwood,
with the assistance of friends, succeeded in rescuing about 1,000 pounds
of the outfit, in a damaged condition.
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ANOTHER UP-RIVER STEAMER.
Successful and Speedy Run on the New A. J. Goddard.
It was a royal reception that the steamer A. J. Goddard received as she
made her landing at the foot of Fourth street Tuesday afternoon. The
vessel was in charge of A. J. Goddard, head of the Upper Yukon Company;
and made the run from the head of Lake Bennett to this city in four days
and 21 hours. The hull was built in San Francisco and she was put
together on Bennett. She carried eleven passengers and their outfits and
a crew of 8 men, making the run of the canyon and White Horse and the
Thirty-Mile river without anything approaching an accident. She brought
down some mail and late papers, and will carry mail back with her.
The following passengers were on board: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Monroe,
Cripple Creek; Ed Goldman, Baltimore; Mrs. Bissel, Miss Andeson, Mrs.
Parent, Mrs. Sparing, the Oakley sisters, A. J. Goddard; Capt. Smith,
and a crew of 8 men.
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PASSENGERS ON THE HAMILTON.
The Chas. H. Hamilton came in last Thursday night with full cargo and
passenger list.
Following is the list of passengers: N.B. Douglas, G. H. Hansborough,
Esther Kinchinsky, Byron McIntire, S. P. Campbell, G. F. Harriman, O.
Schuler, J. F. Blake, Wm. Grung, R. C. Nash, W. G. Floyd, E. S. Butler,
J. Ruffner, B. B. smith, B. f. Wylie, H. Buck, H. O. Brown, Chas Pick,
Frank _eefer, W. H. Matheson, S. A. Pucket, E. A. Dunlap, Wm. J.
Hutchinson, W. Beersman, J. G. Barkley, Theo Gelespie, Mrs. C. F.
Morgan, C. F. Morgan, J. R. Austin, J. O. Taylor, Robt Carroll, R. G.
Kurst, E. H. Holt, Frank Schudell, Clifford Howells, Mrs. Clifford
Howells, John T. Cook, J. M. Predve, S. O'Swanson, E. G. Caldervay, S.
A. Mansfield, F. D. Gleason, E. K. Knapp, N. P. R. Hatch, F. J. Nankin,
H. Anderson, Phillip Godley, M. Dubree, Geo Rodney, W. F. Plinkliam,
Thos Lawler, J. E. Slater, H. C. Wallich, Wm. Brown, Norbet Unneckig, A
Baldwin, H. Thurman, F. M. Canton, Mrs. A. B. McDonald, A. B. Unthank,
F. W. Cobb, J. Boultouff, G. Desham, H. O. Wright, J. M. DeMacs, O.
Beverstock, H. Raymond, T. J. Grant, T. W. McGrath, L. L. Metzgar, Frank
Todd, V. S. Dusser, E. Anderson, Wm. Mathison, J. W. Range, M. M.
Marshall, B. F. Palton, R. M. Summers, Harry Newett, Frank Malone, H. E.
Grimsly, A. E. Seymour, E. H. Mosely, W. B. Colton, D. B. Carnovan, R.
C. Washburn, W. G. Morris, P. Boyle, T. McGettigan, Jas. Admas, A. Pavey,
G. W. Foss, J. L. Lindstrom, H. Wild, P. Nelson, Joe Benish, V. Vorger,
P. H. Galligar, Frank Seyrun, John Sragent, G. Codega, P. Connell, J.
Reele, Geo. Lincoln, A. B. McClelland, L. M. Olson, R. R. Ercess, M.
McQuarle, P. B. Bearson, Lewis Pike, M. McKrantz, F. H. Kengan, J. R.
Sheeklin, D. L. Fell, T. E. Hansen, L. Sutton, W. M. summers, J.
Jennings, W. Edwards.
Officers: Captain, George Hill; first mate, Howard Penfield; second
mate, Patrick Brown; purser, George Belt; tradre, Harry Kepnen; chief
engineer, Joe Crow; second engineer, J. __ Mitchell; steward, H. G.
Warnsholdt.
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SEATTLE MAN DROWNED.
There are many cases of drowning this year in the treacherous currents
of the Lewis and Thirty-Mile rivers. Hardly a day goes by that does not
bring the report of another victim whose life has been quenched in the
mad rush for gold. From Capt. Wilson, at Big Salmon, we have received
word that on June 12, Louie Pierre, of Seattle, brother-in-law of Henry
and Joe Disard was drowned while attempting to make a landing. The
_________ man got tangled in the painter and ws dragged overboard. He
sank at once to rise no more. Diligent search failed to recover the
body.
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FOUND.
Mr. Charles Oaks, while crossing the river in the small ferryboat,
picked up a purse containing what he thinks was about $200, all in gold
dust. Mr. Oaks will be glad to inform the owner of the whereabouts of
the money. He can be found by inquiring at The Klondike Nugget office
and paying for this notice.
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A FIRST CLASS SHOW.
The Pavilion the Most Popular Resort of Its Kind Ever Opened Here.
A mining town without a theatre is like a mining camp without any gold.
Dawson was without the former for some time, however, until the Pavilion
people came to the front and under the able management of R. C. Gardner
has since the 13th inst., been putting up the best bill ever since in
this neck of the woods. And his efforts have been appreciated, for every
night in the house has been crowded to tiptoes to the street doors. The
first week opened with Nellie Lamore in song, followed by Blanche Lamont
in song and dance. Fred Breen exhibited fine talent in sketch, song and
clog dance. Annie Kane sang beautiful songs in the true operatic style.
Ben Davis gave some comedy sketches and sang some of the original Billy
Emmerson's songs in Billy's own style. His dialect was good. Jacqueline
and Rosaline captured the crowds with their clever songs; the bill
closing nightly with a three-round go between Frank Raphael and Pat
Rooney. For this week the able manager, who is always looking for new
talent and attractions, has put on the following bill: Prof. W. W.
Pickrell, champion banjo soloist; Chas. A. Brown, buck and wing dancer;
Eva St. Clair, the clever character sketch artist; and the regular bill
of last week, with complete change in songs and sketch. That the efforts
of the management to enthuse are fully appreciated is evidenced by the
nightly attendance.
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PERSONAL.
Mrs. J. J. Miles expects to leave for San Francisco on the first A. C.
Co.'s steamer.
Frank G. Henry and Leon Brock, who represent the Buffalo Times, arrived
on the 11th inst.
Mr. and Mrs. Jno. McDonald of Seattle arrived last Friday. They report
thirteen wrecks on Thirty Mile river.
Joseph View and Gus Walgren of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, arrived recently
and called at this office for mail.
Otis Beverstock, an Ohio man who represents considerable Ohio capital,
is in the city and looking up profitable investments.
Messrs. W. J. Cummings, Akron, O., Marcus Norton, Philadelphia, and John
Collins, Concord, N. H. came in a few days ago.
Jack Crawford and wife, of Seattle, arrived last week. Jack is a brother
of Frank and Ed. Crawford, well known in Dawson, who have been here some
time.
M. Conway, formerly a mine operator in Rossland, B. C., was among the
first to arrive this spring. Mr. Conway expects to engage in business in
the near future.
Mr. and Mrs. Pickle and daughter Josie, of Montana, arrived Saturday
with a large scow. Mrs. Pickle is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Baker, on
No. 54 Bonanza below.
Arthur E. Seymour and Ch. H. Mosby, passengers on board the Seattle No.
1, came in on Sunday and report that the steamer will be off the bar and
arrive here in a few days.
Geo. Hunt of Seattle, who passed the winter here, for the past two weeks
has been lying sick at the hospital, but is now rapidly improving and
expects to be around in a few days.
Alex. M. Corbett and his brother, F. H. J. Corbett, of Seattle, arrived
in Dawson on June 20. They have not as yet determined upon plans for the
future, but will remain in Dawson for some time.
E. L. Donohue, T. J. Byrne, O. I. Hall and Prof. E. E. Greene, all of
Seattle, arrived in Dawson safely June 8. Mrs. Green has been connected
with the Y.M.C.A. of Seattle for the past two years as physical
instructor.
H. H. Smith, Hal Young, Chas. Dunlap, Jud and Jim Hubbard, Les
Woodworth, Bert Nelson, Jack Clayworth, J. Y. Ostrander, John F. Miller,
Jas. Whalley and A. R. Carpenter are among the recent arrivals from
Seattle.
Thos. Latham, D. Campbell, C. T. Sutter and O. Wickstrom, all of
Seattle, arrived in Dawson on the 14th inst. Mr. Latham is one of
Seattle's pioneer tailors and is taking a vacation from his confining
work, and expects to do some mining.
C. W. Bowhay, Capt. D. B. Olson, John Goodwin and G. Bynum, old Seattle
boys, left Monday night for Forty Mile. Messrs. Bowhay, Olson and
Goodwin spent the winter on Bonanza and will devote a good portion of
the summer prospecting below.
Sam C. Dunham of Washington, D. C., statistical expert United States
Department of Labor was an arrival on the Weare and called at the Nugget
office. Mr. Dunham has compiled some interest statistics and already
furnished the government with a 17,000 word report.
From Jermyn P____ (Plum?), comes the following party of prospectors:
Eugene Avery, A. Martin, John Rosemorgey, Thos. Amey, John Wasley, John
Eastlake, Thos. Boundy; Chas. Boundy and Samuel Temby. The Messrs.
Boundy were formerly publishers of the Press in the city from which they
came.
Ed. Keeley, formerly of Seattle, well known there as the editor of the
Dramatic Star, was one of the passengers on the Hamilton. Mr. Keeley
left Seattle August 18, on May Wood's expedition, and wintered at Minook,
where he located at Little Minook creek and Idaho bar. He thinks the
Minook district is immensely rich. Mr. Keeley took passage on the May
West on her return trip last Saturday.
Dr. J. H. Koons, of Setaale, arrived Sunday morning. He reports the
steamer Kalamazoo, owned by the Kalamazoo Mining company to be lying on
the bottom of the treacherous Thirty-Mile river, having struck what is
known as Casey's rock, about five miles this die of LeBarge. Among the
passengers were several women who succeeded in reaching the hurricane
deck and were rescued in due time.
Wm. Frost and partners, of Grand Rapids, Mich., are among the
unfortunates who have lost outfits on the trip down the Yukon. It seems
that after safely arriving almost in sight of Dawson an overhanging tree
caught the mast, and in an instant outfits and occupants were in the
water. The boys succeeded in saving one clothes bag and stove. They are
not discouraged by any means, and will doubtless retrieve their loss.
Judge A. B. Guptill, Wm. O'Neil, James McKandry and John Finn, of Fargo,
N.D., reached Dawson Monday of this week. It is rumored that this party
represents considerable capital and will make extensive investments in
Dawson properties. Walter Preston, their colored chef, is represented to
be a star in his line, and numbers among his many accomplishments the
necessary qualifications of a first class barber and a slugger to "beat
the band."
Al Dalton and John Gerow have just finished cleaning up their dump on 16
Eldorado, where they have had a_ lay, and the boys feel well repaid for
their winter's work. Mr. Dalton, who has spent three winters here said
that he anticipated going out this summer if he is able to dispose of
his property on Hunker. Mr. Gerow will perhaps spend the winter some
place on Yukon as he has some very rich quartz property which he wishes
to develop.
J. M. Hayes, connected with the Seattle & Yukon Steamship Co., arrived
in Dawson the past week.
J.E. Barrett, formerly of Glenwood Springs, Co., who is interested in
discovery on Dome Creek in the Forty-Mile district, left for his claim
Thursday last. He expects to return in about three weeks. Mr. Barrett is
well posted on the district and has specimens of dust and nuggets from
several claims on the American side. Included in his collection were 16
nuggets of as handsome gold as ever a creek produced, perfectly smooth
and flat. The nuggets were taken from discovery on Napoleon creek about
85 miles from the mouth of Forty Mile. It is reported that Neil Alward,
the discoverer, picked up $16,000 in nuggets before his sale of the
property to Capt. Healy, the present owner. All the gold this claim has
produced was in the shape of nuggets, but the owners are planning to
extensively ground sluice this summer.
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