With the exception of i’otect and
M’Allister who were absent, all the]
members answered the roll call of j
t)ie Clerk at last night’s meeting of
the city council when the Mayor
called the same to order.
The minutes ot the proceeding
meeting having been approved, tele
grams were read which passed be
tween the Council and Dent of the
IT. S. A. relative to sending a copy
of the Nome City ordinance pro
viding for an annual appropriation
for dredging Snake river and in
quiring if a transit etc. could be
secured for a short time in Nome,
the Mayor replying that copy was
being dispatched by mail of the re
quired ordinance and that such
transit etc. could be obtained pro
tem here.
A long complaint was read from
Hugh O'Neill setting forth a request
for the removal of B. M. Neillev
from the Fire Department, alleging
that the said Neillev assaulted M.
Ward Griffith and asking Council
to set a date for trying the charge
against the defendant as to re
moval.
On motion later on the council
set Thursday evening at eight
o'clock for the holding of a special
session to try the case, after Hugh
O’Neill as attorney for the plain
tiff registered a protest against a
private executive session.
In the special committee ap
pointed to look into the complaint
of Mrs. O'Connell relative to the
Howe barns damaging lirr premises,
the council had agreed to put iii a
drain, but since the agreement had
been made, Airs. CFConnel had cal
led upon the Mayor and did not
think that would do any good. That
was all the council would do and.
until she signified her desire to in
stal the drain, they had nothing tc
do in the matter.
The various requisitions were
read and approved, the city Health
Officer upon request being given a
credit of $25 as an emergency
health fund.
The street committee was given
until Thursday evening to obtain a
proposition fer the consideration of
the council relative to the street
lighting. Further time was granted
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in the matter of bids tor the street: -
work contract. j
Mrs. Sauvain registered a protest j
against the nuisance of the Marshal
Jordan kennels back of his resi- '
deuce and in front of hers. She had
been unable to Opt n her doors ow
ing to the odor and this was sup
ported by a statement from Dr.
Chace. The matter was referred to
the police committee.
George Janies drew the attention
of the Council to the exposed con
ditions of some 01 the coffins in the
old cemetery. After some discus
sion it was decided to start a sub
scription list and circulate same to
have the bodies reinterred some
distance from the shore.
The council then adjourned.
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TWELVE MILES OF GREAT
PARIS, Aug. 20.—The French,
troops began a >mashing o:'t nsiv.
of great violence in the Verdun sec
tor today and made very extensive
gains on both sides of the Meuse |
along a battle front of twelve miles, j
In one section west of the Meuse:
Huy carried forward their lines to
the original sector where they held
when the Germans began their fam
ous battle for the conquest of the
fortified city.
The battle continues with great
violence.
The Germans are lightening op-1
position in several sectors to meet i
the offensive at Verdun, and it is
likely a terrific general smash will
will result from the present battle.
LONDON. Aug. 20.—The brilliant
gains which the French troops made
today before Verdun are the result^
oH a carefully planned attack.
It is likely that the French anti
cipated a move on that sector as ad
vices received recently told of the
massing of Germans in that posi
tion.
The powerful French throust
made very substantial gains, s- -
oral miles in one instance in • . :
planed well inside tin French lines
according to the evening communi
ques.
The small loss of life reported
by the nch indicates that the at
tack was wholly unexpected by the
Germans as their defense at first
was weak, althought it stiffened as
the French continued their ad
vance.
The Nonpareil
The Big Store With Little Prices
MENS
Munsing Union Suits
Specially Priced At The
Dissolution Sale
MUNSING WEAK is popular because It's satisfactory in
every way. PERFECT FITTING, LONG WEARING, NO-IRR1
TATING, FINE IN QUALITY,ami at the most reasonable prices.
Wear them and you will like them. Prices range from
$ 2.25 TO $ 5.25
SEE WINDOW DISPLAY.
To The Trade
AS CUSTOMARY AT THIS TIME OF THE YEAR TO OFFER TO
CONTRACT GOODS FOR WINTER OUTFITS.
After careful investigation we find that it is impossible to
get a guaranteed price on ai>y commodity carried by us, and we
cannot in justice to our trade and ourselves attempt to offer a
price, therefore, we have concluded to accept all orders for
•- winter outfits upon the following conditions: —
1st. All orders to be invoiced upon arrival of goods at
Nome at warehouse cost prices plus a small percentage for buying
and handling.
2nd. A reasonable cash deposit to be made with each order. Bel
ance to be paid before the last boat leaves for the outside.
3rd. Deliveries to be made as soon as practical; but if winter
' storage is reguired, a small monthly rental will be charged.
| 4th. Should you wish to wait until our winter stock arrives,
we will be in the best of positions to make you a correspondingly
low price which will Include all charges upon the same conditions
as in the past.
Buying goods at the above terms will insure you the
LOWEST POSSIBLE COST for your winters outfit. Our experience
and knowledgo of the business and purchasing power will more
than equal our little charge for handling your goods. You have
NO TROUBLE, NO RISK, NO NEW EXPERIMENT! !
OUR REPUTATION FOR FAIR DEALING LIVED UP TO IN
THIS COMMUNITY SINCE THE BEGINNING OF NOME
^SHOULD BE A SAFE GUIDE TO YOU OF WHERE TO PLACE
YOUR CONFIDENCE.
Polefs Stores
CECIL TELLS COMMONS
ALLIES T9 CONSIDER PEACE
LON'DOX, Aug. 20.- Not in many
months was the Brithish House cf
Commons so filled by members and
visitors r.s when this evening Lord
Roberts J. Cecil rose to speak with
reference to the peace proposals.
The audience was some what dis
appointed to find that there was to
be no statement made. They had
been led to believe from the pub
lished announcements that the
Pope’s Peace Proposals would come
up for discussion.
Lord Cecil stated briefly that the
peace proposals had been received
and were receiving the undivided
attention of the government.
Before reaching any decision in
the matter however he announced
that it had been decided to hold a
general council of the Entente Al
lies where the proposals would be
SLAUGHTER SALE.
We will close out our entire dry
goods line of Dresses, Underwear,
Hosiery, notions. A few boy's wool
Suit and Pants. Yarns at prices just
to cover cost. Our object to make
! room for groceries coming in on
the Umatilla. We still sell vege
tables.
NOME GROCERY CO.
A. F. OESTREICH, Mgs.
considered in detail and as they
affected the government included in
the Alliance.
There were many things which
had not been included in the pro
posals which might easily cause a
stumbling block even if those which
were included did not.
Cecil was wholly non communi
cative as to what attitude the gov
ernment would adopt towards the
proposals or what was the opinion
entertained by the leaders.
FOR SALE CHEAP.
Two 4 H. P. Boilers.
One 12 H. P. Boiler.
One 16 H. P. Boiler.
Two 6 H. P. Boiler.
DARLING & DEAN CO.
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.
Advertisers will please note that
all changes in standing Advertise
ment must be received in this office
l>efore 6 p. in. for the following
morning's issue.. No exception will
be made to this rule.
Dream Theater
TO-NIGHT
THE
BELOVED VAGABOND
A GOLD KOOSTER PLAY IN O ACTS.
In Natural Colors
FIRST ONE MADE IN AMERICA
FEATURING
Edwin Arden
AND
Kathryn Brown-Dicker
SHOWS START 7, 8:30 AND 10 P. M. SHARP.
WEDNEgDAY
Mary Miles Min ter
IN
BARBARA FRIT6HIE
Adm. 2Sc Children 1C
f**#^^#;*^******:* ******* wmararaucKK**
Lomen Bros,
has the Goods
Just unpacked a complete
line of Raincoats from
Cravenettes to Slickers,
the best to be had for
Money
Lomen Bros.
M
! The Dawson Hotel 1
r 9
1 (Includes THE DAWSON', GIlKK.V TREE and TUI: LINCOLN) 1
a
Finest Rooms In Nome I
' HOMELIKE AM) COMFORTABLE QUARTERS 1 OR TRAN'S- |
i I EXT OR PERMANENT GEESTS.
l’i\ DAY, WEEK OR MONTH.
HARNEY GIBNr.A - - - - Proprietor. I
: 1
*#'•**&<#;**&*#$ *9%*%\KgSKiiCfMm'M «»«#**»;**
| Dont Waste Money!"
WHEN YOU PAY GOOD MONEY FOR RUBBER GOODS
BE SURE YOU GET THEM THAT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY
CARED FOR. OUR LINE OF
RUBBER BOOTS UNO PACS
IS THE MOST COMPLETE IN NOME AND WE GUARANTEE
THEM TO BE IN PERFECT CONDITION.
P. A. PETERSON SHOE GO.
***.«***'
The’re Here
New mens Flanell over Shirts, in all woo! goods.. $3.50 to 6.00
Mens white, heavy grade Meddlecot Shirts and drawers at $3.00
Mens Eagle Brand, all wool, heavy dark, blue Shirts and
Drawers.$3.00
Mens latest styles Dress Shirts.$1.75
Mens blue Chambrag Overihirts.GSc.
VICTOR RECORDS AND MACHINES.
Big shipment of Victor Records on the VictO|pa. Big stock*
of Vietrolas, all the latest in Records. Come and hear them.
New Stock of Rubber boots and Rubber footwear, all kinds
of Underwear, Hosiery, Gloves and Handkercriefs. Slickers at
last years prices. We sell the best 25c. sox in Alaska.
FOR THE LADIES.
New stock of Royal Society pure linen stamped goods, also
all kinds of crochet cotton. Misses Khaki 3 pieced dresses.
Come and see them.
"‘SURPRISE STORE
POTATOES
We ship only the very choicest, and although It cost a little more
to bring them to Nome in crates, we find that our customers prefer
to pay the difference between ours and cheap sack Potatoes.
Each crate averaging 105 pound net.
$ 5.50 PER CRATE
Thorulf Lehmann