CANVAS TENTS TARPAULINS HOSE
For
Good Clothes
SEE
H. Boas, Leading Clothier
HART, SCHAFFNER & MARX and CHESTERFIELD CLOTHES
HARD TIMES BALL
WAS GRAND AFFAIR
(Contributed 1
Again the Moose lodge at Hat City steps
into the limelight as entertainer par excel
lence. Under the supervision of its active
entertainment committee, the “hard times”
ball given on Washington’s birthday eclipsed
all previous efforts, and the general good
time enjoyed by all is being re-echoed
from Iditarod to Discovery. On all siJ.es
can be heard the statement that it was
the best ever. It was billed as a "hard
times” ball—one of those jolly affairs of
grandma’s day, when the folks gathered for
miles around at the close of harvest time
and made the rafters ring with “ladies
change" and “allamand left.” The ladies
wore their ginghams and the men for the
most part donned their sourdoughs, and i 1
stead of wisps of new-mown hay filtering
through Hiram’s boots, there were unmis
takable traces of real sourdough on Harry’s
coat.
Fined for “Impropriety'
Several young men overstepped the
bounds of propriety at a hard times dance
and were duly called to account by Mrs.
George Mutchler, who acter as “master of
ceremonies” and added to the merriment
by dispensing judgment fairly and impar
tially at 25 cents per. Ed Austin was
promptly tincd for appearing in a white
collar, as was also Abe Weiss for venturing
out upon the floor in a Hart SchafTner &
Marx fashion plate. George Kay and Chris
Hansen, the local Beau Brummels, were
called to account for neglecting to remove
the creases from their Sunday best. Bert
Meyers was obliged to donate for displaying
a dazzling green pair of fancy silk hose,
while smiling Jim Finnegan, who never
heard of hard times since he came 10 Flat,
neglected to leave his diamond sparkler
in his vault, and its luster was promptly
diminished by 25 cents. Pete Michaels
sported a fancy silk muffler, but proved a
blessing in disguise, for he was summoned
to the bar of justice and sternly com
manded by “her honor” to deliver a pail
of aqua pura to every lady in Flat, payable
the day following. Harry Johnson contrib
uted also for allowing the contents of a
sourdough bucket to escape and mar the
beauty of his crimson jacket.
How Music Affects Some Folks
That indefinable something that seems
to imbue a gathering of this kind with a
contagious, happy, merry spirit at times,
was present in force on this occasion, and
when the popular songs were being played
the ‘boys’ not dancing gathered around the
musicians and lifted their voices in song,
and were joined by the dancers on the floor.
And listen !—but mum’s the word—while
“ragging'’ is all the rage on the Outside,
from New York to San Francisco and from
Pensacola to the famed Spirit City, it is
just now filtering through the coast of
Alaska, and has even caught the poppular
fancy of Fairbanks terpsichoreans. and as
the prodigals continue to return from the
Outside it is only a question of time when
the spell of the haunting popular melodies
of the day, with their captivating, pulsat
ing measures, will captivate us, and then
ragging will he all the go. So join the
prodigals. Thus it was that when the or
chestra played that tinkling, syncopating
melody, “Sailing Down the Chesapeake
Bay,” with its catchy music and swinging
rythym, the dancers began to “rag" almost
unconsciously, and in order to give the timid
ones who wanted to, but hesitated, a chance,
and those who did an excuse, a “rag” two
step was announced, and thpn the fun was
on until the musicians were worn out in
complying with repeated encores.
About fifty couples attended, and it was
4 o'clock when the “Home, Sweet Home”
waltz was placed, and even then the dancers
were loath to leave.
Everything Was Just Lovely
A splendid luncheon was served, prepared
by Mrs. Koland, and two sittings were re
quired to handle the crowd. The music was
excellent, and was furnished by Miss Cool
idge. playing the piano, and Mr. Jacobs,
playing alternately the cornet and the vio
lin, Frank Morgan also accompanied on
the violin during some of the numbers,
which was much appreciated.
As usual, the entertainment committee
went to great pains in making the hall look
its best. Robes, mirrors, flags and pictures
adorned the walls and gave the hall an air
of cheerfulness.
The large attendance of visitors from
Iditarod and Discovery was particularly
gratifying to the members of the Moose
lodge, and the entertainment committee
particularly, and it is to be hoped that in
appreciation thereof, when a like affair is
scheduled »'tber at Iditarod or Discovery
c will be a goodly representation from
Flat City.
FLAT CITY NOTES
At the recent “hard times” dance given
at Flat it was announced that there would
be an apron and necktie party given at
Discovery on March G. Here is a chance
for all you bashful swains. At the door
the gentlemen will receive a necktie and
the ladies an apron, and the motto for the
gentlemen will be. “Go forth, seek and find,”
for somewhere within the “Hall of Sur
prises” your lady fair awaits you. and when
you find her she will greet you with a gra
cious smile, take vo uby the arm and be
yours for the supper waltz, supper, and the
dance after. So, bachelors, you can’t lose.
The ladies' social and musical entertain
ment given by the Moose lodge a short time
Just Received
A NEW SUPPLY OF EMBROIDERY SILKS, ART LINENS AND
STAMPING OUTFITS, ETC.
POSTOFFIGE STORE, FLAT, MRS, CHITTICK
Best Line ot WHISKIES AND WINES tn the Camp
MONOGRAM, MARQUETTE, NATIONAL CLUB,
GIBSON RYE (ALSO SCOTCH), and all lines of
Whiskies bottled in bond, per bottle.
Imported Port and Sherry, Three Star Hennessey and Bulk Whiskies cut in
proportion
PHONE “RAMPS” At the PIONEER
Just Received
A Choice Lot of the Latest
Victor Phonograph Records
Come In and Hear Them
SMITH'S CUN STORE,
WITAROD, ALASKA
ago proved so popular and was so thor
oughly enjoyed by all that the entertain
ment committee has been requested to give
mother, and to meet the popular demand
preparations are now in progress to give
a social of a like nature to take place during
the early part of March.
Cyril Wood of Iditarod was the guest of
E. A. Austin during the week, and at
tended the “hard times” dance at Flat.
A large number of Iditaroders came out
to Flat to attend the recent dance, and
with one accord they report that they had
an exceptionally good time.
Considerable amusement was occasioned
at the start of the dog race at Flat City
on Washington’s birthday. H. Onyette had
borrowed Sture Stenberg's spe.dy shepherd
Fader, “Cub.” for the race, and thereby
hangs a tale. “His Master’s Voice” was
never more truly exemplified than right
there and then. To the delight of the as
sembled multitude, as the starter gave the
word to go, Onyette vibrated his racing
sled and shouted, “Mush on, Cub! Mush
on, Cub!” Hut did “Cub” proceed to do a
marathon? He did not at least not just
yet. He calmly looked around, saw Master
Sture standing idly by in the crowd, wagged
his tail and stood at attention, as all good
leaders should do. “Mush on. Cub! Mush
on. Cub!” excitedly cried Onyette. with
variations, as he realized fame and fortune
were speeding fast with the fleeting mo
ments. But the annihilators of space, re
membering their early lessons of puppyhood
days, stood pat with their leader. Onyette
coaxed, pleaded and threatened, but Cub
calmly assumed an “I should worry” atti
tude. blinked his eyes at Sture and lazily
wagged his tail, to the enjoyment of the
spectators. At this juncture Sture made a
move, and presto! Cub toed the mark, and
at the command of his master’s voice he
shot forth with the speed of a shell fired
>rom a 42-centimeter howitzer, and Onyette
was swallowed up in a cloud of "the beauti
ful'’ as the team sped forward. But Cub
was strictly on the job, and not so easily
buncoed; his canine intelligence told him
that the master hand was not at the helm,
and while he was hitting the high spots at
a 4:40 gait he took one peeji over his shoul
der between jumps to confirm his suspi
cions. "I knew it,” said Cub to himself, as
he spied Onyette at the wheel, and “to the
rear” he communicated to his loyal mates
as he promptly right-about-faced and beat
it back to the starting post, with Onyette
a close second, to the delight of the cheer
ing populace. Onyette wasn't on yet.
Finally, after a little coaxing, and Cub had
had a heart-to-heart talk with Sture, the
little leader reluctantly hit the trail and
Onyette, as the third entry in the race, was
just getting away as the fourth entry lined
up. Had it not been for this little delay in
starting, Onyette would have won first
money; as i twas, he came in second.
Mr. and Mrs. George Mutchler gave a
dinner party at their home in celebration of
Mrs. Mutchler’s birthday last Monday, at
which she was the recipient of many beauti
ful gifts from her friends. The room was
prettily decorated for the occasion, and in
the center a bounteous table was set, which
fairly groaned under the good things [ire
pared by the hostess for her guests. Those
present were: Mr. and Mrs. George Mutch
ler, Dr. and Mrs. Good, Mr. and Mrs. Letnes,
Mrs. Fred Smith, Sture Stenberg. Nels
Glantz, Dave Mutchler, John Novak. A1
Goslow, Jake Mutchler. Neil Corrigan, Bob
Roberts and Emil Gustafson.
Dr. and Mrs. Good left last Wednesday
for Takotna and Ophir, where they will stop
a few days before proceeding to their home
at Ruby. Dr. and Mrs. Good each drive
their own team, and recent arrivals report
that they made Moore creek the first day.
Dr. Green has so far recovered from his
recent illness that he was able to leave last
Monday with the mail team for his home
at Takotna.
Mr. and Mrs. Dickson, Mrs. Hay and
Frank Morgan comprised a party that made
a short trip to Bonanza and return with
their speedy dog teams.
Miss Rose Murray and Mrs. Campbell will
most likely be passengers this week for the
alluring Outside over the Seward trad.
Frank Morgan will be the pilot, and his fine
team of dogs the motive power. He guar
antees his passengers a safe, sure and speedy
arrival at the coast terminus. Frank already
has two passengers to bring back who have
engaged passage with him. Miss Murray is
Fresh Killed Beef
Pure and sweet. Once you try it, you will eat no other. Insist
on getting it
Sam’l Applebaum
The Home of Hart, Schalfner & Marx Clothes
Dog Bacon, 15c.
Dog Ham, /0&.
0og Butter, 700.
C. R. PECK, FLAT CITY ^
THE WAR IN TACOMA
POLICE HEADQUARTERS, Nov. 15.—
A dispatch from Jailer Rivard to Sergeant
Jefferson Duley says:
“A fierce fight was waged on lower C
street early this morning. Fred Scharfe, a
German, met two strangers who claimed
nativity of France. Scharfe, it is reported,
informed the enemies that General Joffre
was a clam compared with General Von
Moltke. Ten minutes later Scharfe came to,
and appeared at my office with a badly
pummeled head. He was removed to the
county hospital and his injuries attended
to. In regard to the battle, Scharfe says:
“ ‘I met the enemy. Odds were over
whelmingly against me, and my appeals for
reinforcements were unavailing. I was
flanked by one while holding the other
even. When I got up, my two enemies held
a short confab, and after examining my in
juries, handed me $2 to get my clothes
cleaned. Sherman was one of the most
sensible men I’ve ever read about.’ ”—Ta
coma Ledger.
An Ohio concern is making rubber boots
and shoes by compressing the materials
together, asserting that this will prevent
cracks and leaks.
BAD LUCK IN STORE FOR
RELATIVES OF KING GEORGE
LONDON, Jan. 12.—The status of the
ttxo semi-British dukes now fighting in the
German ; v against England—the Duke
of Cumberland and the Duke of Albany—
has been debat i in the house of commons
on a question >ut by Swift MacNeil, na
tionalist, who is anxious to know how
Premier Asquith purposes to deal with these
two cousins of King George of England.
Mr. MacNeil urged that they be deprived
of their British peerages and titles and their
seats in the house of lords.
The Duke of Albany, who has also the
• title of Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha,
is a first cousin of King George. He was
born in 1884 and educated in England and
in Germany. He has a commission in one
British and in several German regiments.
^Che Duke of Cumberland is a second
cousin o' the king. He was born in 1845
and is a general in the British and a colonel
in the Austrian army. He married a daugh
ter of King Christian of Denmark.
A baby girl weighing eleven pounds was
born last Wednesday morning. February 24,
to Mr. and Mrs. James Tropea of this city.
Dr. Moore was in attendance.
busily engaged in getting ready for the jour
ney, and in making a hasty trip to the Out
side it is iter desire to secure the very latest
and best in ladies’ goods, which she will
bring in with the opening of navigation.
'Gene Norton, with his unsinkable sub
marine, arrived from Seward during the
week, bringing a load of magazines, papers
and express matter.
Mr. Ross, the blacksmith at the Yukon
Gold Company’s power plant, had the mis
fortune to freeze a number of toes during
the recent cold spill while on his way to
Donlan creek.
A! Winchell arrived in Flat from his
wood camp on Otter creek this week, having
been made a party to a lawsuit over the
wood.
Fred Smith, who has been prospecting the
pas: two months over on Rex creek, in the
Candle creek, returned to Flat last
Wednesday. He reports things very quiet
over there, and no new developments. How
ever, he intends returning in a day or two.
Louis Vig, John Michaelbust and Eng
tvald Lee, who had been prospecting on
Carl creek, in the Candle district, completed
their work there and left for Oplv.r, where
they will look over some ground in that
vicinity.
FROM RUBY
(Ruby Record-Citizen, Feb. 3)
Shropshire, Zuber & Cameron, on Little
Pup, Pool-man, who have been prospecting
ihtre this winter, have found the pay and
have commenced taking out a dump. They
are also putting in a supply of wood. This
is the tirs! instance in which prospects found
mi Little Pup have warranted the com
mencement of regular mining, and is en
couraging to other prospectors there.
On Monument Creek
William Hanlon, formerly of Iditarod,
was in town this week on business. About
a month ago he joined his brother, Tom
Hanlon, on Monument creek, and since that
ime they have been prospecting there in
company with McGraw, also formerly ol
Iditarod. They have a boiler at work on
Monument and are getting good prospects.
To Prospect on New Creek
Jack O’Melia, Billy O’Connor and two
others whose names have not been learned
are reported to have left Pcorman in com
pany with Mail Carrier Stockman February
3, intending to accompany him as far as
Trappers’ Cabin. From the cabin they
proposed to go back fifteen miles in tiie
hilLs and prospect on an unnamed creek
having an outlet in the South fork of the
North fork of the Innoko.
(Ruby Record-Citizen, Feb. 3 i
Fiat Creek the Busiest
Rcter Johnson, of Johnson ck Jepson, re
turned Tuesday from a tour of the mining
distric t He ssys he is very much pleased
with the outlook on the several creeks.
‘•Flat creek impressed me as the busiest
creek in the district. There are thirty-eight
men on the creek, and not an idle man
to be found. It does one good to stand
at the head of the creek, look down and
see steam coming from every plant, and
all hoisting good dirt. Captain Worth is
hoisting particularly good dirt,” said Mr.
Johnson.
starting at the head of Flat, dumps are
being taken out in the following order: Joe
WTard. Fowler & Co., Big Four, McLeod &
Johnson, Cook <k McGavick, Captain John
Wortii and associates.
Campbell & McCarthy have uncovered
I some very good prospects on Spruce creek.
Three injured on Creeks
Carl Nelson, a partner of Fred W'eber
and Mrs. Sturtevant on Deacon bench.
Long, while working in the drift Thursday
afternoon, was seriously injured by a falling
slab of frozen muck. While standing by the
wheelbarrow he stooped over to pick up a
tool, at the same time raising one of his
legs. The slab fell just at that moment and
[tinned him down with his leg forced back
in a compact fold. Wrhen released the ten
dons of his leg had been drawn so much
out of place that they appeared as ridges
under the skin. He was removed to the
Long creek hospital and is under the care
of Dr. Conley. It is not known how serious
the hurt may prove.
Ole Hay, partner of Charley Anderson, on
Short creek, cut his foot with an ax yester
day. Wrord was received at Long last night
that he was being brought to the hospital.
Carl Heggstrom, while driving points on
the Buckeye last Thursday, was injured by
steam, mud and gravel from a blowback.
One side of his face was badly hurt and
one eye injured, but the sight will not be
affected. W'hile very painful, his injuries
are not though to be serious.
Cheerful Peter Finishes Contract
Pete Jensen recently completed a large
wood contract on the Holmgren property,
Greenstone creek, and came in from Long
last Tuesday and started on a business trip
to Fairbanks the following morning. He ex
pects to return as soon as his business is
concluded.
Iditarod Men at Ruby
Dave Earle and Tom Kress arrived at
Long last Tuesday from Iditarod. They
propose to look the camp over for a while
and if they can fix themselves advan
tageously will remain permanently. Messrs.
Earle and Kress say the Iditarod is rather
quiet.
TANANA’S LADIES’ RACE
TANANA, Feb. 12.—In the ladies’ ten
mile dog race here today there were seven
entries. The winners were:
Miss Marie Karstina Anicich, 53:15;
Nancy Wilson, 53:25; Mrs. Pete Coloumbe,
55 :05; Mrs. Voight, 55:48.
UNDERWEAR
AND
SHIRTS
ALL SIZES AND PRICES
Bayles Clothing Co.
IDITAROD DISCOVERY, OTTER
CAPTAIN U. GRANT NORTON
ARRIVES FROM SEWARD
Captain U. Grant Norton, with his non- |
sinkable boat-sled “Nortonia,” arrived from
Seward last Tuesday evening, after an ab
sence of nearly three months. He carried
a large load of late magazines and other
current literature, and also some tropical
fruit for Porter’s House of Quality. On his
trips to and from Seward Captain Norton
had plenty of opportunity to “size up” the
winter trail, and his condemnatory words in
relation to some portions of that route are
certainly forceful. Many miles of the trail
look as though the course had been selected
by a person who was enjoying a splendid
dose of American delirium tremens while
trying to escape his pursuers, it being so
crooked and erratic.
Mr. Norton is scheduled to leave for Sew
ard tomorrow or Monday with passengers.
SHIRT WAIST BALL
NEXT SATURDAY EVENING
The people of Discovery. Otter, are
eagerly looking forward to the shin waist
ball to be given at the Otter social hall next
Saturday evening. The dancing parties given
at this place have increased in popularity
with each succeeding function, and this one
is not likely to prove an exception.
HOSPITAL TEMPORARILY
CLOSED
In order to thoroughly renovate,
fumigate, repaint and repaper the
premises occupied by the Emer
cency Hospital, Nat City, the in
stitution will not receive patients
(except in extreme and urgent
cases) until next Friday, March 5.
LOCATES IN PORTLAND
James J. Crossley. lately United States
attorney for the Fourth judicial division of
| ihe district and territory of Alaska, has lo
cated at Portland. Ore., for the general prac
tice cf law. with offices at 409-411 Ger
linger building.
SEEKING HIS FATHER
L. F. Turgeon, in the general merchan
dising business at Tawatinaw, Alberta, t an
ada, makes inquiries through the mails for
hi3 father, J. Arthur Turgeon, from whom
no word has been received for two years.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the
missing man would confer a great favor by
communicating the intelligence to his sou.
WHY NEWS OF DISASTER
WAS WITHHELD FROM PUBLIC
The Boston News Bureau says it has
learned why the news of the sinking of
the dreadnought Audacious was withheld.
It was for the purpose of determining
, whether a submarine or a mine struck the
ship. .
It was important for the British admir
alty to know if a submarine had pene
trated along the English coast at this great
distance. It was believ'd that no sub
marine could have been operated in these
waters unless it had a supply base near at
hand.
If a submarine was able to torpedo the
Audacous it would be able within a reason
able time to communicate the news of such
an important conquest to Germany. Such
an important announcement would be
quickly bulletined.
Thus far all the announcements have
come from England, and there is at pres
ent no ground for the belief that German
submarines can circle the British isles.
FUR GOATS
Dresses, Shirt Waists, Shoes,
Hose and a fuli line of Corsets,
from $2.50 up
CLEANING, PRESSING, PLAIN
SEWING
MISS PETERSON, IDiTAROD
FORMER DEPUTY KILDAY
ARRESTED IN CALIFORNIA
According to the Fairbanks papers of
January 23, a telegram received from
United States Marshal Erwin informed the
federal officers there that John R. Kilday
had been am led by luin in San i f atm-oo
charged with larceny by bailee Lau-i be
was admitted to bail and is now at liberty
pending his trial, which is to come up at tin
next session of the district court.
Kilday was arrested on :i secret indict
ment found against him by the Iditarod
grand jury last summer. Five of these secret
indictments were returned by the grand jury
anti this is the first upon which an arrest
has been made, so far as known here.
The indictment charges that Kilday was
given §300 by E. Coke Hill to deliver to the
Kuskokwim Commercial Company, and that
lie failed to deliver the money anti has re
fused to make restitution.
kilday was deputy United States marshal
at Georgetown under Marshal Love, and
when Marshal Erwin took office he was not
retained. For the past year or more he
has been Outside, and made his home in
Sun Francisco.
Fresh Olympia Oysters, fur cocktail-'. $2
can. Iditarod Meat Cu
Fine Watch Repairing. ,212;
Fcr General Express and Deliver*
of Wood in the City
Leave Orders at Iditarod Hotel
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FOR YOU
A Kodak will make a
uoy or girl smile, also
grown-ups. The light is
getting good and now is
the time to take pictures.
We have a good supply of
Cameras and Kodaks from
$1.50 to $75.00, and
plenty of all kinds of
Films and other supplies.
Ansley's Book Store
Iditarod
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