The city dads lately have had consid
erable trouble in mustering a quorum
at their regular sessions. The difficulty
is rooted in a seeming paradox, being
directly attiibutabio to the industry,
rather than the indolence, of members
of council. Mr. Mutchler has been
busy hauling wood on the crocks for a
long time and Mr. McDonell has been
deeply involved in the prospecting
game. Lately Mr. Worden has been
trying to uncover a paystreak on Bo
nanza —and so it goes.
Wednesday of last week, Worden,
McDonell and Mutchler being absent,
the meeting was adjourned to Saturday,
when Mr. Worden came in and com
pleted tlie quorum.
Treasurer Linuberg reported $4,489.80
in taxes collected during the last week
in January Of this $1,201) n.-.s cred
ited. to the salary fund, $250 to the
school fund and $3,039.80 to the general
hind.
Tho regular monthly claims were
allowed.
On request of former Chief of Police
Kennedy his bondsmen were released.
THIRD WEEK
ONE-HALF PRICE SALE
On All my Goods. Why should you not buy here? Seeing is believing.
You’d better come and be convinced.
8-Inch Rubber Pacs $2.75
All 50c Cashmere Socks arc to go at 25c.
You can buy any amount. Best goods for the least price.
FRIEDMANS STORE
This Week's Mooting.
Absence of a quorum again resulted
last Wednesday night. This time Mr.
Worden was doing business at. tho old
stand along with Messrs. Barnes. Wood
and Auien, but Captain Petersen's
seat was vacant. Such business as was
transacted is subject to ratification or
abrogation by a future meeting.
Frank P. O’Farrell’s resignation as
city magistrate was accepted in order
that he might assume the duties of
chief o> police. The new position car
ries tho 82f> salary heretofore pertain
ing loth" magistracy, and the duties
of city clerk and captain of the fire
department remain ns formerly. Mayor
Barnes will attend to the duties of
magistrate "tree gratis for nothing." i
A communication from former Police
Chief Kennedy recommended that own -
ers of vicious dogs he notified to keep
thorn confined or thov (the dogs) would ]
be shot. No final action was taken.
A Delicate Subject.
Mr. Kennedy also suggested the dis- j
continuance of the monthly fines that j
have been collected from the women of :
the restricted district. The matter was \
discussed informally and with a good j
deal of delicacy of expression. The
point, was made that. it. is Dot meet for
the council to promise immunity to any
class of violators of the law and it was
agreed that the minutes record no
action on Mr. Kennedy’s suggestion:
hut ilic impression was unmistakable
that the fines will be omitted for thei
present, at least.
Adjournment was taken subject to j
call by the chairman.
Eyes Examined for Glasses.
ROBERT Si vlPtO:-*
NEW MODEL FOR A SCAVENGER TANK
Barrels will do, providing one cannot
get anything better, but the barrel sys
tem is a poor system. In the first place,
three-fourths of the barrels leak, the
remaining one-fourth would not be any
too much, if one could have all of them,
for one barrel will last only two or
three days before they will freeze up
full. I have been building large two
horse tanks fur 10 years, of different
kinds, by skilled workmen, and have
seen a number of tanks built by others
with different plans,always with a door
in the end, and I have yet to see the
first tank built, with a door in for win
ter use that could be called a success.
A scavenger tank with a door can be
made a success for summer but not for
winter. This new model of a tank for
winter use f have been planning for
two years, or thinking about a new
plan for a winter tank, and I’m pleased
to say that this new model is a com
plete success. I had it, made according
to m.v idea for winter use oldy regard
less of cost or inquiring about, the ex
pense. I wanted a practical winter
tank, anti I am not going to look for
anything better for winter use. I can
put in a barrel of slop, a barrel or two
of cans and two or three dead dogs, if
necessary, and it can he tilted over with
one hand and ail the contents go out at
once. The freezing of the slop will
make no difference, for such was taken
into consideration before the manufac
ture. The lining of two tanks was done
by i t.e sheet metal iron works at a cost
of $10, say nothing about the lumber or
the carpenter’s work. But, the cost
should not bo considered so much,
when one can get just, what he has been
hunting for. The next thing in order
will be a summer tank which will nut
require much consideration input into
practical operation. Dan HARTNETT.
Oregon l.lity woolen goods. H. Boas.
SAM HAS'EM
ALL GDESSING
Down at the Minors’ Home (where
you meet the Quaker Maid) tHoy have
la large sealed jar of beans, and it is
the privilege of all patrons of the
I establishment to make a free guess at
(the number of beans contained in the
I jar. He who guesses nearest will re
'ceivo half a gallon of Quaker Maid
, whisky or a box of good cigars, as he
; may elect. Next time you happen to
i be down at the Home tipping one over,
j make a mental calculation and record
| the result with tile dispenser. You
i may be the lucky winner. The jar
| will be opened and the beans counted
j on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17.
THIS WILL BE NEWS
TO RAY BRUMBAUGH
Rav Brumbaugh, who conducted a
messenger service in Valdez for almost
a year, is now in the Iditarod. He is a
i charter member of the Iditarod Kennel
■ Club.—Valdez Miner.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES TOMORROW
At 8 p. m. in the commissioner's
; courtroom. Sermon subject, “The Suc
cessful Fight.” A male quirtet who
; have sung very sweetly of late are ex
: peeled to be present and rentier special
' music. Everybody welcome.
S. HALL YOUNG. Pastor.
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Herbert E. Riley, Idilarod’s water
works, has purchased the interest of
i his partner, J. E. Beattie, who is leav
ing shortly for the Koyukuk.
LET THERE BE LIGHT
Locomotives, automobiles, bicycles and other speedy
vehicles are usually rigged with some lighting appara
tus to light their way. Houses of ill repute placarding
their seconds and refuse merchandise to entice the inno
cent as well as grabbing the sucker as their prey.
This firm does not molest you as you go bv
With a stock of Men’s Goods that does not lie;
For Suiting and Fitting we’re at all not shy,
The Light of Truth are not those on the sly.
99q° Off on Shoestrings
Come on, Boys!
ISAACS lOS. & CG,
Leading Clothiers
Mutchlev Bros., who have been haul
ing wood for Riley and Marston, of
Otter creek, for several weeks past,
completed their contract during the
week. They moved several thousand
cords.
]fcfggjgj m deniiner@pml Co.’s
JjpISS* GRAND CLEARANCE
Win ter Under , ar, 0 ver Shirts,
Felt Shoes, Sweater Coats,
To adjust our stock—to close our many ”Ends of lines”—to reduce a surplus In many lines, and principally to make room for Next Season’s Winter Goods
soon to arrive—we have planned this FEBRUARY REDUCTION SALE, which commences MONDAY MORNING AT 9 O'CLOCK
No idea of the magnitude of this sale could be gained from any one advertisement. You must visit the Store to really comprehend the importance of this opportunity. Save a third, a half-or even more- on good Underwear
_ dining this remarkable selling event it will pay you well to stock up now. The sale will last as long as quantities hold out
UNDERWEAR
$1.75 Quality Lamb’s Wool Fleeced Shirts and £ 7c
Drawers, per garment V • < 0
$2.00 Quality Fine Natural Wool Shirts and I l)t
Drawers, per garment liZO
$3.00 Quality Fine Natural Wool Shirts and | 7c
Drawers, per garment lilO
$3.00 Quality Fine Heavy Blue Eagle Shirts and O nn
Drawers, per garment ZiUU
$2.00 Quality Fine Brown Wool Shirts and I nc
Drawers, per garment. liZO
$2.75 Quality Fine Worsted Derby Ribbed | cn
Shirts and Drawers (blue;, per garment liOli
$3.50 Quality Fine Camel Hair Shirts and f) nr)
Drawers, per garment ZiUll
$3.50 Quality Fine Scotch Wool, extra heavy, No. O f)r
7 Modlicott Shirts and Drawers, per garment Z iZQ
SOCKS
§ .50 Quality Silk Lisle Sox, pair. $ .25
1.00 Heavy Wool Socks, 2 pairs for 1.25
.75 “ Medium “ “ 3 “ “ 1.00
1.50 “ German Socks, pair . 1.00
.75 “ Hemp Socks, pair . .50
2.50 “ Sheepskin Socks, high top, pair 2.00
^■50 '' “ ‘‘ mod. “ “ J.00
1-25 “ “ “ low “ 11 .75
OVERSHIRTS
S7 Ouallty Excallent Men's Wool Knit Coats,
folding collar, in white, red, dark blue and f>/} Cf|
gray, each QT-iOU
$5 Quality Best California Blue Flannel Heavy Q rn
Over Shirts, each OiOU
$3 Quality Medium Weight Blue Flannel Over I Cfl
Shirts, each liOU
S4 Quality French Flannel Over Shirts, assorted Q jrn
patterns, each. 4iOU
53 Quality Black Sateen Over Shirts, excellent
material, each
54 Quality Silk and Cotton Overshirts, excellent f) Cfl
finish, each ... ZiOU
$5 Quality Men's Fine Swaaters In Bark Blue Q rn
and Gray, each OiUU
53.50 Quality Medium Weight Blue Flannel Q pn
Over Shirts, each ZiliU
$4.50 Quality Tan and Gray Over Shirts, with Q IC
high military collar, each Zi/O
55 Quality Extra Fine Quality Wool Over Shirts, 0 Cfl
In Tan and Gray, each OivJU
52.50 Quality Cotton Over Shirts, assorted pat- ~]C
terns, each , j J
FOOTWEAR
$4 Regulair N. C. High-Top Moccasins, Asbes- $9 j|j|
tan top and best soft-tanned cow beiiy solos, OO.UU
$5 Men's Daniel Green Feft Shoes—recognized A fjfl
as the leading felt shoe in the world, pair TaUll
$3.50 Laciiea’ Felt Shoes, excellent quality, pair, 2.50
$3 Ladies’ Felt Siippar3, exceilont quality in Q fin
plain and fancy colors, pair 4.Uu
$2.50 “Ball Band Gaiters’’ or Felt Shoes, be3t Q fjfl
quality, pair 4iUU
$6 Men’s Kid Covered Felt-Lined Shoe3, manu- fj C
factured by Chas. Case, quality speaks, pair I J
$1.25 Ladies’ Felt Siippers, heavy felt soles, "JC
plain and fancy colors, pair i I v)
Gauntlet Gloves, Genuine Buckskin, Moleskin.
Asbestan, Etc., Etc.
MARKED DOWN TO MEET THE PURSE OF ALL
We have a very large assortment of
Gloves but space limit will not permit us to
show cuts. Call and see for yourself.
MITTS AND GLOVES
$2 Leather Wool-Lined Mitts, good quality, soft ^ j ftfi
leather, pair V liUU
S3 Siwash Moose Skin, Blanket-Lined Mitts, to Q HO
close out, pair ZiUU
$2 Asbostan Unllned Mitts, best quality on tho I Ef)
market, pair ], J U
50c Light Wool Mitts, to wear inside leather <)E
mitts, pair , ZU
$2 Gauntlet Gloves, Buckskin, slightly dam- ~] C
aged by water, to closa out, pair i I 0
MEN’S FURNISHINGS
$5.50 and $6 Men’s All-Wool Pants, untii closed QO "JC
cut, pair 4)0, ( J
75c President Suspenders, in light medium and Cfl
heavy weight, pair ,3U
$1 Quality Wool Toques, assorted colors, each i50
$12 Gold Seal Rubber Soots In sizes 6s and 119, Q QQ
25c Bandana Handkerchiefs, in red and blue, or
3 for a Z 0
$1.25 Golf Caps, assorted patterns, each i75
$3 Gold 3eal Rubber Shoo Pacs, In sizes 10s, Q nr»
lls and 12s, pair OiUU
$3 Arctics (Overshoes), pair 1.50
NOR THERM COMMERCIAL COMPANY
FLAT CITY NOTES
J. C. Murphy, Oscar BcDninger and
Nelson left this week for the Aniak.
A. Johnson, who Is representing his
holdings on Donlan creek, made a short
Visit to Flat City this week.
The Otter Masonic Club is going to
give a banquet on Feb. 22, to which all
Masons, their wives and daughters are
iuvited.
The dance given by the A. B.’s last
Saturday night was a great success. A
large number of ladies and gentlemen
from Iditarod came over, and everybody
had a good lime.
Frank Moran left this week for Ta
kotna.
Charles Lind and his partners are
putting up mess and bunk houses for
the big crew of men which they will
employ during the summer.
The service held at Flat City by Dr.
\ oung last Sunday was well attended,
and larger quarters may have to be
provided soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Atcheson were in Flat
during the week.
Fred Peterson, who arrived from the
An'ak last week, reports the finding of
coarse gold on Dominion creek. Mr.
Peterson expects to return immediately.
Manuel Gularte, of Iditarod, was a
visitor in Flat during the week.
A. A. Cobb, who came over the Sew
ard trail with Deputy Marshal J. R.
Kelday, says that, owing to the four
days' storm which they encountered on
the other side of the divide it took
them seven days of hard travel to make
fourteen miles. Mr. Cobb left, for
Georgetown Tuesday, accompanied by
the deputy marshal.
Sara Anderson arrived from Adams
creek, Aniak district, during the week.
Adams creek is about six miles long
and is a tributary of Salmon.
Last Tuesday evening a jolly crowd
assembled at the residence of A1 Thorns
to bid him goodspeed on a trip to be
made to the Aniak. Stories, music and
refreshments made the hours fly by.
The following were present: Dr. E. M.
Spaulding, Dr. C. D. Carter, Messrs.
Pierce, Malcolm McDonald, C. R. Peck,
Carroll, Moores and F. W. Howard.
John F. Baird paid a business visit to
Flat last Monday and returned Tuesday.
Cut Glass, jewelry. W. Taylor, Flat,
Staley underwear. H. Boas, clothier.
! CLAIM PAY ON SEVEN CREEKS
I
Sara Godfrey received a telegram
from Ruby during the week saying
that pay had been found on the follow
ing creeks: Long, Midnight, Trail.
Twilight, Grant. Bear and Alabam,
Select Outside Lumber, cotrugated
iron and roofing paper at Ross & Nes
tor's.
_____Budweiser Parlors—‘Public or Private Meetings_
Dr. W. H. Wiley, chief of the Bureau of Chemistry of the Department of Agriculture, is quoted as follows: “I
8ay this much, that the use of beer and wine aids in the work of temperance. To illustrate, there is not near so
Pill* if]/ much intemperance in Germany, where wines and beers are used to such a great extent, as there is in Scotland, where f\ * *7
I spirituous liquors are principally used.” L.u,r, or r,;.arsm, m our c.r, r,c,iv. o«r r.ma.i A,t.nt,oa ZfUBllty
____ Perla del Mar Cigars Are the Best
THE BUP WEISER JACK BAIRD iditarod flat city ED ANDERSON THE RRANCH
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