A. B. CAMP
A SURE GO
Subjects of Her Iciness, The Arctic Queen, Take Action to
Secure a Charter for Hot Springs Camp-Pre
liminary Work Well Under Way.
A call for a preliminary meeting of members of the Arctic
Brotherhood was issued early this week to assemble at Traeger’s
store on Tuesday evening, and quite a number responded. Mem
bers of many different camps were present, and.all expressed
themselves enthusiastically in favor of organizing a camp in Hot
Springs.
The meeting was held in the hall above Traeger’s store, C. A.
Davidson, past Arctic chief of Camp Rampart, was selected as
temporary chairman, and V. L. Bevington, of Camp Rampart, was
chosen to act as secretary.
After a general discussion of ways and means, and exchang
ing ideas as to the best manner for getting “quick action” in the
securing of a charter from the grand lodge, it was decided to com
municate with the grand Arctic chief by telegraph for authority to
proceed to organize the camp. Any past Arctic chief is eligible
for appointment as a camp installation officer when nominated to
act in that capacity.
* A temporary committee on membership—consisting of Messrs.
Davidson, Bevington, Arbuckle, Pask and Warren—was appointed
to secure the names of members who desire to be enrolled on the
charter list, and also to receive the applications of “cheechaeos’
who are also desirous of affiliating with the great social order oi
the broad white Northland. The committee decided to place the
charter list in the keeping of C. A. Davidson at Traeger’s store,
where members may call at any time during business hours and
sign the same. There are many members scattered all over the
creeks of the district \yho have expressed their eagerness to affili
ate with Hot Springs camp, and these members may have theii
names placed on the charter roll by communicating with or tele
phoning any member of the above-named committee. It was de
cided to send for the charter at a very early date, and those whc
wish to enroll as charter members must get busy.
The secretary was instructed to communicate with Camp Fair
banks to secure certain necessary lodge paraphernalia.
The meeting adjourned to meet at the same place on nexl
Monday evening at 8 o’clock.
The refreshments and cigars so thoughtfully provided by Mr
Davidson were greatly appreciated by the brethren.
Big C. P. R, Strike
Nearing Settlement
Winnipeg, Oct. 7.—The Canadian Pacific railway strike hai
not as yet been entirely settled, but negotiations have reached
stage where some of the men have returned to work.
The disputed point at present is* in regard to the open-shoi
policy, and that point is now being arbitrated. All the marrie<
men have returned to work, but the company says that all compe
tent strike breakers must be retained ’in their present positions.
The-men are not at all discouraged and think that eventuall:
their full demands will be granted.
French Submarine
Beats All Records,
Paris, Oct. 8.—A French submarine boat has just completed
cruise, during which it remained 81 hours under water and trav
eled 700 miles. This is the best record ever made by any subma
rine craft.
CAPT. FARRAR DENIES COWARDICE CHARGI
Blaine, Wash., Oct. 7.—Captain Farrar, of the tug Hatti
Gage, asserts that there was no cowardice exhibited by the tugs a
the wreck of the Star of Bengal. The stories, he says, originate
in the minds of excited passengers who did not realize that everj
body was doing all that was possible to save the ship*
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Detroit Club Wins
American Pennant
Detroit, Oct. 8;—By defeating Chicago yesterday, 7 to 0, the
local team won the American League pennant. The team has had
some hard games and wins by a very narrow margin. The citi
zens of this city will give them a grand reception upon their re
turn home tomorrow. _
New York, Oct. 8.—The locals and Chicago will play off a tie
game here tomorrow, the result of which will decide who wins the
National League pennant. The baseball fans of the city are in a
state of intense excitement and a record crowd is expected at the
grounds tomorrow when the game is called. Much money is being
placed by sympathizers of both teams, the betting being even.
New York, Oct. 7.—(Later) Chicago won the National League
pennant today by defeating New York. Score 4 to 2.
Coal Operators Not
to Reduce Wages
Pittsburg, Oct. 8.—The coal operators of this district have
abandoned the attempted wage reduction and signed a two years
agreement at the present scale.
At the first intimation of a proposed reduction of wages, the
miners’union commenced to prepare for a prolonged conflict and
were so well lined up that the operators saw it would be impossible
to attempt any cutting of wages at the present time without caus
ing a desperate and costly strike. Under these circumstances it
was thought best to meet the union officers and sign the two year
agreement submitted by them.
Will Build Matty
Airships in France
Paris, Oct. 8.--Wilbur Wright has received $100,000 from a
French syndicate with which he will commence the building of
fifty aeroplanes as soon as he returns to his home.
Since the recent tests of flying machines in France, when their
feasibility was demonstrated, there has been a popular demand for
these machines by rich sportsmen which,Jthis syndicate proposes
to supply. It is asserted by many, however, that the government
is the real buyer and will use the dying machines in thi army.
Mormon Church
Favors Prohibition
» Salt Lake, Oct. 8.--The Mormon church today voted in favoi
1 of prohibition and hereafter will use its every endeavor to furthei
the cause of temperance. This is the result of a long drawn ou1
> fight within the chureh as the movement has been persistently re
1 sisted by a faction in the church who have large interests in th(
liquor trade. Since the church is in favor of prohibition it is con
ceded that Utah will soon be a dry stateVs there is a large anti
T liquor element among the Gentiles. . _
Eugene Debs Wakes
. Things Up in New York
New York, Oct. 8. — A great Debs demonstration was held las
1 night when 20,000 Socialists appeared in line. The crush was s<
' great that the police, strung along the line of march to preservi
* order, were swept aside, and the streets blockaded for severa
- hours. The parade was very orderly, and was by far the greates
• Socialistic demonstration that ever took place in this city.
\ Looks Like Bad Year
1 For the Hamfatters
Chicago, Oct. 8.—Two thousand members of the actors’unioi
are idle in this city and many .arc in dire.want. It has been a ver;
bad season for the summer theatres and the number of unem
ployed actors is far in excess of any previous year. Better time
are looked for by “the profession” as- soon as the winter season i
fairly started. - . ~ _; _
Lifts the Boycott
on Japanese Goods
Pekin, Oct. 8.—The Chinese have raised-the boycott on Japar
ese goods which has been in effect for some months past. Th
raising of the boycott is the result of a visit by a delegation c
Japanese who made peace with the big merchants, and carrie
home substantial orders as aresult.
Great Increase in
the Pension Lists
\ Washington, Oct. 8—The increase iu the pension roll for th
present year is $18,500,000. This is a mpch larger increase tha
was made last year, and is supposed to be the result of its bein
just prior to election, when it is always easier to have a pensio
granted than, at any other time.
Extensive Repairs
at Telegraph Office
The boys at the telegraph office are
very busy this week drawing plans
and making requisitions for extensive
repairs and furnishings to their quart
ers in this city.
The government has recognized the
growing importance of this station and
is willing to give the operators all the
comforts that can be derived from a
pleasant home. The entire building
will be lined with canvas, the floors
covered with linoleum and the office
proper will be fitted up with furniture,
cabinets, etc. so necessary for an office
transacting much business. When the
repairs are completed this will be one
of the most comfortable and convenient
posts in Alaska.
In interior Alaska Hot Springs sta
tion ranks second only to Fairbanks, as
lo the number of commercial messages
handled. Last month over 800 mes- j
sages were paid for at this office, and
Sergeant Kain says the number is
I'growing larger each succeeding month.
The force at the office consists of
Sergeant W. J. Kain, Howard Yergin
and Chas. Cavanaugh. Mr. Cavanaugh
is a recent arrival at this office having
been ttansferred here from Glen last
week, succeeding J. I. Hallford, who
goes to Glen.
Sergeant. Kain, who has been in the
Signal Corps less than a year and is
already a first class sergeant, is in
charge of the office and is well liked
by all the people of the city, more par
ticularly for the splendid service that
is rendered all who have business deal
ings with the office. »
The telegraph office is situated on
the eighty acre military reserve which
borders the south side of the slough on
the east end of the city. The site is a
pretty one and the signal corps men
; who are located here ax-e to be consid
. ered fortunate.
I COMING AND GOING
C. B. Allen, the Rampart attorney,
• returned to his home Monday after a
few days’ visit to Hot Springs and the
surrounding1 creeks. Judge Allen is as
optimistic as ever over the outlook of
the creeks.
► Lvnn Smith, Jim Orr and Dan Brown
left town last Monday morning for
Cooney creek, where they will pros
pect during the coming wiuter.
Mrs. Fred Howard, of Tofty, re
^ turned home on the Martha Clow last
‘ Saturday from a short visit to Fair
3 banks.
5 Mr. does, the widely-known freighter
formerly of Dawson and Fairbanks, is
• a late arrival in this city.
A social dance, that was attended by
a large number of local people, was
held at the Hot Springs hotel last Sat
» urday night.
I J. F. Drake, deputy marshal for Hot
Springs, will leave tomorrow for Ram
part on official business. Mr. Drake,
on his return, will bring over with him
his dog team, which is now at a fish
e cairp on the Yukon,
f H. Sellander, who ran the steam
4 launch Zodiac during the summer, is
now day engineer at the Manley Elec
- trie power house.
J. H. Saul, Morrison’s representative
at the mouth of the slough, and one oi
the members of the firm, was in the
» city yesterday.
^ Moirispn’s garoline launch Alaskan
has been put oa the ways for the win
ter months.
The news of the recent strike on the
a right limit of Killamey creek ha!
8 caused a mild stampede in that direo
n tion and will result in much work be
i3g done on that creek this winter.
Drug Store
For Sullivan!
D:\ and Mrs. C’bas. D. Carte -, lately i
of Dome creek in the Fairbanks dis- j
trict, arrived in the city last Saturday. :
Dr. Carter left for Sullivan on Mon
day, where it is his intention to esrab- j
lish a drug and stationery store. Mrs.
Carter is in Hot Springs where she
will remain until the Doctor has ar
ranged their future home on the creek.
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Now Inspecting
Killarney Creeki
Patrick J. McKnight, formerly ofi
Tatlanika and Totatlanika, later of;
Chena, now a property holder of Hot j
Springs, is on a three days’ trip
to Killarney creek to look over the
scene of the latest strike. Should that
stream look as good to our friend Pat
rick as its name sounds, he will do
extensive prospect work thereon this
winter. __
Three men were busy this week kill
ing cattle and- sheep for the local mar- j
ket. The animals belong to Waechter
Bros. & Gardner.
Job Printing at the Post office.
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HOT SPRINGS, AKA.
Digging Drains
on South Side
Several ditches have been dug by
the residents of the South Side this
week to drain the water from the flats
back of the city in the spring.
A number of the citizens at the
lower eofi combined and put in a deep
ditch that runs past John Sentoni’s
cabin and strikes a small draw' that
leads to the slough. Deputy Marshal
Drake has also put in a ditch adjioning
his new residence.
There is a small elevation that fol
lows the slough on this side that is
several feet higher than the ground
farther back, and in the spring the
water covers this flat until the ground
is sufficiently thawed to let it filter
through. This standing water will
now be avoided by these ditches which
will allow the water to drain off as
rap'.dly as the snow melts.
Social Dance
on Saturday
There will be a social dance at the
Hot Springs Hotel on Saturday
evening and a good attendance is prom
ised. These dances have been grow
ing steadily in popularity since they
were started and are now looked for
ward to with pleasure by those in the
habit of attending.
A lunch will be served in the dining
room at midnight.
R. W. Calderhead was in the City on
Tuesday.
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