—S*x — Our stock is complete, our
Quality Paramount prices always right- We are
overstocked, therefore we can offer you special inducements, and save vcu
many dollars on clothes. A visit to our well-stocked store will convince you.
H. BOAS, THE CLOTHiER
Successor to M. Friedman
Home of Hart, Schaffner 4. Mar* Clothes
NOTICE Highest Prices paid for RAW FURS
D1SKAKET and
OPHIR CITY
Slampeders to the New Strike can rely on (rotting: Nice Fresh Goods
at Very Reasonable Prices
Big Stocks, Standard Goods Gi°OJc"nnec.ra
uasESTM* GASOLINE fts?
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LUBRICATING
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> The Most Complete Stock
» or the Very Best Grades of
i Groceries and Provisions
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f PRICES ABSOLUTELY RIGHT
SAM'L APPLEBAUM
Succcessor to Chesley, Ryan &. Kehoe
DISPENSE WITH
CASCADE WATER
Owing to the absence of several
members of the iditarod town coun
cil, there was no meeting of that
body last Wednesday night, and
several matters of importance were
held over until next week.
After mature deliberation the
council has decided to dispense
entirely with the water service
given by the Cascade laundry, it
being considered that the service
rendered is not commensurate with
the cost, and is unnecessary now
that an efficient night-watchman is
always on the job. In the event of
fire a large number of buckets are
held in readiness at the fire ball,
and the water hole in the river
will be kept open throughout the
winter.
Snowshoes
Yukon Sleds
WEBBING AND SNAPS
Dog Harness
Team Harness
22-Long Repeating Rifles
“ Automatic Rifles
SIWASH MITTS
PHONOGRAPHS
RE00R0S
A
SMITH’S
GUN STORE
IB
i Frank P. Hashind, N. C. agent
at Takotna, who has been visiting
Iditarod for the past few days, co
roborates the opinion of earlier ar
rivals that next summer in the old
Innoko district will he a very busy
one. While he could not vouch
.for the information, Mr. Haslund
says it is generally understood over
in the Innoko district that Commis
sioner W. A. Yinal has gone to
San Francisco to promote a quartz
deal itt connection with the Inde
pendence mine, which is showing
up very well.
Mr. Ruhl, who is the leading
spirit in the proposed installation
of djedges on Yankee and Ganes
creeks, left recently for the Outside
accompanied by several claim own
ers. It is believed the latter are
going out to receive payment for
the ground optioned by Mr. Ruhl
and associates last summer. There
seems no doubt at all but that a!
least one dredge will be brought in
this year. Mr. Ruhl is bound for
St. Louis.
HUSKY ADDITION TO THE
IDITAROD KENNEL CLUB
At last Saturday’s meeting of the
Iditarod Kennel Club it was unani
mously resolved to enroll the name of
Henry A. Weir, Junior, as an honorary
member of that classic organization,
and the secretary was instructed to
make out the necessary credentials
forthwith, and deliver the same into
the care of the proud parent..
In acknowledging the honor, Heinie
said he would see to it that the card of
membership reached the proper quar
ter, and assured the club members that
it would always be found among the
most treasured possessions of the Weir
family, to be handed down from gener
ation unto generation until Lime shall
be no more.
F. P. Haslund, N. C. agent at Ta
kotna, has been a visitor in Iditarod
during the week.
1 Frank Kelly and Bill McWilliam vis
ited Iditarod Tuesday.
Ray Longden has returned from the
Kuskokwtru.
Mrs. Jonas Brewis lias been sick for
the past week.
Rob Bn_\d, who brought over some
shorts from Takotna for the N. C. Co.,
returned to that place Monday.
Charley Peterson, who lias been vis
iting friends at Takotna, returned the
iirst of llie week.
Grant. Murdock returned to Flat
creek Tuesday.
Ben Ct-dermalm has gone to Donlan
creek to do some representing.
Mr 1’untella visited Flat City Mon
day. He is working at the head of
Flat.
Tom Shallow, the pack-train freight
ing man, visited Idttarod during tlie
week.
Frank Dawson and Tommy Gardner
were visitors in Iditarod Tuesday.
CIRCULARS FAILED
TO REACH HERE
That it is the intention of the
Postoffice department to extend the
parcel-post system to Interior
Alaska is gathered from a circular
received bv Postmaster lhurston
on the last mail.
The circular informs the post
master that a number of oilier cir
culars were being despatched at the
vitne time, which were to be dis
tributed among the patrons of the
office, so that the latter could an
swer certain questions which would
enable the department to form an
estimate of the amount of business
which the local office would have
to handle. The postmaster was
ihen to go through the forms
turned in and from them prepare a
summary to be forwarded to the
oostmaster general.
Unfortunately the forms alleged
to have been forwarded never ai
.ived, although a reply to the
queries was desired by December 7
— 30 days or so before the letter
asking for the information arrived,
and goodness knows how long be
fore the circulars intended for dis
tribution will come through.
In any case is does not appeal
that the department will lose much
by the non-arrival of the circulars,
as the ouestions propounded could
not be answered with any degree
of accuracy by one person or firm
out of a million. For example, an
estimate was wanted of the number
of parcels the firm or individual
was likely to send; the number for
local delivery; the number of frag
ile parcels; the number of perish
able ditto, the number of insured
packages, and so on.
The department lias been notified
of the nou-ariival of the circulars
promised, and the next move seems
to Ire with them. They should nr
rive any time between now and the
close of navigation, when, of
course, the information asked will
he too late to be of value, as by
that time department officials will
have sufficient experience ot their
own to guide them.
TEMPERATURE TABLE
The following temperatures for these
week ending noon Saturday, January
11, are from observations taken at the
Budweiser observatory, corner Second
and Richmond—
NOON MI0NIGH1
Saturday, Jan. 11 . 10 -
Sunday, “ 12 15 11
Monday, “ 13. 19 U
Tuesday, “ 14 0 -21
Wednesday,“ 15 . -28 -3i
Thursday “ 10.... -30 -3c
Friday, “ 17. 34 -34
Saturday, “ 18. -19 —
Jujuiro Wada and Mr. Schmidt, o:
Bear creek, arrived last night.
Jack Price was in town yesterday.
SUL SB PAYMHIT i
OF OUTSTADIS TAXES
The tax register for the town of Iditarod was completed last Satur
day, and is now in the hands of City Treasurer C. P. Wood. The
work of preparing indiv idual notices to taxpayers is proceeding, and
eaily next week it will he in order for every property holder to come
forward and pay taxes the due upon his property.
The value ol real and personal pioperty assessable totals $485,072,
made up of the original amount turned in by the city assessor, $447,
632, plus $ 57,440 added as a result of investigation by the board of
equalization.
The lax rate having been fixed at 1 1 i per cent., the gross amount
collectible is $7,276.99; hut the net amount collected will be consider
ably less, as many piopeitv owneis, and especially those with large
holdings, will take advantage of the 10 per cent, discount allowed upon
all taxes paid before February 1 next. Taxes paid between February
1 and February 28 must be paid in full, while taxes not paid by the
latter date become delinquent, and a penalty of to per cent, will be
added, together with interest at the rate of 1 per cent, per month.
Coilection to Be Enforced
It has been decided that the laxity which prevailed regarding the
collection of taxes for the year 1911 will not be repeated this year; the
council being determined to collect every cent due in order to clear off
the indebtedness and restore tlie city’s credit. Therefore all taxes, in
cluding those with penalty added, must be paid in by March 10 at lat
est, failing which Mayor Barnes will seize the property involved and
sell sufficient of same to cover the amount of taxes due, together with
penalty, interest and costs. This procedure is provided for in the ordi
nance, and will be insisted upon in every case where possible. In
those cases where owners are not at present in the camp, notification
will be made by mail, and a reasonable time lor payment allowed.
The tax list contains over 2,000 separate items, but of course some
! individuals own many interests.
STEIN
••i
SMART
Ws Aire the
Stein-BIoch Agents
In This District
Come in and see them
if for no other reason
than to admire the mate
rial, workmanship and
tit. _
A. J. WEISS,
Fiat City
Successor to N. N. Jaffa
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| The first of the series of live games
| of basketball between the A. B.’s and
j the Stilettos took place at A. 15. Hall.
Iditarod, l ist evening, resulting in a
victory fur the A. B.’s with a score of
10 to 12.
The game was a good one and fast
throughout: the players all showing up
to tine advantage, considering that
many new men were playing. Still
| there is room for improvement, which
[ will c.ome with a little more practice.
[ Following was the lineup:
A. B. STILETTOS
j Button, R C, capt Donnelly, II, capt
j c'urrin, J C Kern, F.
i Baker, Claude Byers, Karl
I Larson, Frank Kilgore, VV F
Wolfe, Vic Larson, C'has
C. P. Wood was referee.
Baseball
The baseball game between the
Beaners and Skinners was keenly con
j tested and resulted in a tie game
with lfi each. The game will be re
played next week with the same lineup
as follows:
BEANERS — Harry Looey, John
Holmes, Charles Marsh, Jack Baird,
Henry Weir, Dave ICroin,
SKINNERS—Dave Mutchler, A. C.
Kramer, Herb Riley, I). Soraci, Bill j
Ansley, Dad Barnes, Haul LePiant.
The attendanc at the games was
very large, and great enthusiasm pre.
vailed. The committee wish to tliunk
tlie public for the interest evinced.
Joe Jertnan, who arrived from the
Kuskokwira last week, was a visitor in
Iditarod yesterday. He speaks well of
the Aniak, saying tnere is a chance for
several creeks in that, region. Good
prospects have recently been found on j
Cripple creek. He also visited New i
York creek, w here also lie is inter- j
ested. The boys at the latter place are i
building cabins and hauling in sup
plies. Mr. Jertnan will leave shortly
j for Diskaket. to spend the balance of
j tlie winter prospecting.
ROCKEFELLER MAY
MAKE DEPOSITION
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Washington, January 17.—William
Rockefeller’s lawyers notified the gov
ernment that they were prepared to ac
cept service of summons to appear be
fore the congressional committee in
vestigating the alleged money trust, on
account of the absence of their client,
The investigating committee has de
cided to accept Mr. Rockefeller’s depo
| sitions, and not insist upon his appear
ance before the committee in person.
Roger Dixon, of Willow creek, was
in town Tuesday.
Mrs. L. N. Lowell, who has been
suffering greatly from rheumatism for
some weeks past, is now reported to be
improving rapidly, and is regaining
the use of her muscles. Mr. Lowell
expressed himself as very well pleased
with the progress she is making,
According to the Ruby Record-Citi
zen of December 28, 1912, Seward
Moody Dalbv (the Mah-lah-whoo Kid
of the Ditna), formerly of this city, and
Mrs, Lucille Tucker were to be mar
ried the following Tuesday, December
51, 1612. _
Pete Jensen visited Iditarod during
the week.
Alex Grubas, of the Forks roadhouse,
visited Flat City last Saturday.
Suited, Suiter, Suitings 5
We are measuring all the tall, the short, the fat, the lean, the stout 3
and the slim, to clothe them with the latest fabrics and designs, to be J
made up by our mammoth exclusive tailoring establishments. 2
Our line of Hats, Shoes and Furnishings that Is coming to replenish 4
your long-neglected wardrobe, will represent nothing but Standards and j
very latest fashions. J
I
We have sufficient to carry you along until spring. Everything in the ^
establishment at clearing-house price. 4
Remember, we reserve nothing We offer you no bogus ctis- <
counts nor false, contradictory quotations, but a fair, true, honor- i
able declaration that “We aim to make a clean sweep of every- <
thing in the house, except fixtures and our much-cherished repu- <
tation for Fair Dealings and Honest Values.” 4
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Successors to Isaacs Bros. & Co. ^
Leading Clothiers \
DEPUTY MARSHAL HERE NEXT WEEK
A message received Thursday evening at the local wireless
station stated that U. S. Deputy Marshal Harry P. Sheppard left
N a 1 a to for Iditarod Wednesday morning last. He is traveling with
Jim Haley, who is bringing in the mail,, and should arrive about
the middle of next week.
Deputy-Marshal Sheppard and several special deputies left
Iditarod August 29 last, taking out Bronson and Gorman, the gold
dust robbers; Kelly and Curtin, the black-sand men, and Jim Fur
long, adjudged insane.
Starting from Fairbanks some weeks ago, Mr. Sheppard met
with an accident near the Ohio roadhouse, when he dislocated his
shoulder and was compelled to return to Fairbanks and go into
hospital ______
SENSATIONAL SCANDAL
ON GUNBOAT VICKSBURG
Vallejo, December 7. —A sensational j
scandal lias arisen from a midnight, *
supper on the L nited States gunboat t
Vicksburg, when two women occupy-1
ing high social positions entered into |
i fierce fight which resulted in one j
being beaten to unconsciousness.
An inquiry lias been ordered by the;
navy department into the affair and the j
result is expected to be the disgrace;
of some of the officers. All that is j
known is that Mrs. Andrew Muller, a
fashionable woman, was removed from j
the Vicksburg unconscious one night j
at midnight. She is supposed to have i
been hit on the head with a bottle by j
the wife of an officer of the vessel dur-j
ing a quarrel.
DISTRIBUTION BEGUN OF
LUCKY BALDWIN ESTATE
—
After many months of litigation, j
distribution of Lucky Baldwin s
$18,000,000 estate lias begun, a sum
of $521,250 being the first instal
ment released by the probate court
of Los Angeles county, California. |
Clara Baldwin Stocker and Anita j
Baldwin McClanghry are sole heirs.
Dave Stranberg was a visitor in Idit-j
a rod Wednesday.
JUNEAU TARING
MORE TERRITORY
The rapid growth of Juneau as a
business center has led the citizens
of that place to consider ways and
means of providing for the expan
sion. Owing to its peculiar loca
tion the townsite is somewhat cir
cumscribed, and proposals are on
foot to take in the native settlement
known as Auk village.
For years Auk village, on Auk
bay, has been held by the natives
as fishing headquarters, but it is
stated they are inclined to give fa
vorable consideration to offers of
purchase made by Jureau business
men. Should those offers be ac
cepted, it is proposed to fill in the
flats by hvdranlicing dirt from the
hills, and thus reclaim a large
amount of land, which could be
converted into desirable business
ptopertv.
Bob Nesbit bus taken a wood con
tract from the N. C. Co., and left yes
terday to begin work on Caribou creek.
Sandy Wilson is out of hospital and
will soon be completely recovered.
Juicy
Appetizing
Tender^
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Fresh-Killed \
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In Prime Condition
By the Carcass, Side, Cut or Pound—in any amount to suit our|
patrons. See Display in our show windows. \
White-Meat Grouse, Ptarmigan, Grayling anil White Fish;
CROWLEY & PORTER j
IDITAROD The Mouse of Quality FLAT CITY ,
Budweiser Beer___Queen Anne Scotch _Ye Olde German Lager
Esm Marquette Rye National Club Bourbon Monogram Rye
Prices by the Gallon Are Reasonable
THE BUD WEISER jack baird 1DITAR0D
FLAT CITY ED ANDERSON i tlJL BKH M*n