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HOT SPRINGS POST
One Dollar Per Month.
HOT SPRINGS, ALASKA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1908.
Two Bits a Throw.
MANY
COM E
Thursday at noon the people
from the creeks began to flock to
the city in order to spend Christ
inas here and enjoy the big dance
that evening. They came in
many different style.s walking,
•dogteams, horses, etc., but prob
ably the most noteworthy rig
was that used to convey the
ladies of Sullivan to the city,
which was a small sleigh drawn
by the famous cayuse “Rats.”
This outfit created a sensation
wherever it appeared and was
the cause of much merriment.
It is probable that at least 150
visitors were in Hot Springs en
joying themselves.
Anxiously
Awaited For
Thursday the question of first impor
tance and of greatest interest to the
ladies of Hot Springs was “Is Cow Mil-.
3er here yet?” Never was the arrival"
of a man more anxiously awaited by a
community and not a chance was over
looked by any woman to gain in'orm -
tion as to the whereabouts of that gen
tleman.
On the stage which arrived last Sat
urday there were several more passen
gers than usual, which made the load
so heavy that it was impossible to
carry the large amount of express of
fered, which consisted largely of the
-Christmas gifts for most of the citizens
of this city, and it was turned over to
Mr. Miller who was coming down with
•a load of freight for some Sullivan
miners.
It was promised that Mr. Miller
would arrive here on Monday evening
and consequently his non-appearance
was the cause of much worry to alf
who were expecting packages as it was
feared he would not arrive in time for
Chriftmas.
However since the “express” has ar
rived the ladies have forgotten their
worries and are now happy in admiring
the many beautiful things which Santa
Claus Cow Miller brought to them.
What is Christmas without turkey?
The Model Restaurant serves it today
Worked for the
Christmas Tree
Quite a large party of ladies and gen
t iemen gathered at the home of J. F.
In'ell any Tuesday night to complete the
decorations for the A. B. Christmrs
tree. The evening was spent popping
corn, stringing it on threads and tilling
hags with candy and nuts. Much good
work was done by the volunteers and
the house soon presented the appear
ance of a holiday candy shop.
Refreshments were served early in
the evening and the good work contin
ued until a late hour.
Stanley will serve the best Christ
mas dinner for $1.00.
COMING AND GOING
John Lund of Sullivan was regis
tered at the Stanley House on Wednes
day.
J. H. Porter, who is cutting wood at
a point on the Tanana river about four
teen miles below this city, was in town
Wednesday buying provisions for his
camp.
Jack Hayes, a third of the popula
tion of Bryan city, was in town last
Wednesday.
Baker & Winde, who recently struck
such good pay on the Dakota associa
tion, report that they'are still hoisting
the same rich dirt.
C. R. Peck, of Rampart, was a vis
itor in the city this week.
Mrs. George L. Morrison took a trip
to Sullivan creek the early part of the
week.
Several new cabins are being built
this week at Bryan City by people who
hold lots on that townsite.
Amos Smith was in the city Thurs
day.
John Patton was registered at the
Stanley House on Thursday.
James Daly of Sullivan was in the
city tnis week.
H. O. Limsford was a visitor in Hot
Springs this week.
Stanley will ser ve the best Christ
tnas dinner for $1.00.
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Labor Leaders Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell and
Frank Morrison Receive Severe Sentences
for Contempt of Court
Washington, Dec. 23.—Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell
and Frank Morrison were today found guilty of contempt
of court by Justice Daniel Thew Wright, of the Supreme
court of the District of Columbia. Gompers was sentenced to
one year in prison, Mitchell to nine months, and Morrison
was given six months.
The case is an outgrowth of the vigorous and effective
boycott which was instituted by the several labor organiza
tions against the Buck Stove and Range Company during a
strike of their workmen when that concern was declared un
fair, and a boycott placed against their products. The
stove manufacturers applied to the courts to prevent the
continuation of the boycott. The court issued an order re
straining the labor unions from further discrimination,
which was ignored by the labor leaders, and the fight con
tinued as bitterly as ever.
W^hen Justice Wright called upon Gompers to make a
statement before sentence was passed the latter stated that
he was unconscious of ever in his life having violated the
laws of the country. He said the entire struggle was for
the betterment of the workingman’s condition, and showed
that under the present political workings of the govern
ment it is impossible for the laborers to speak their minds
or work for their rights as they are absolutely at the mercy
of the money interests, who seem to control the govern
mental machinery. He stated that even in England, a
country with a king, the workingman has rights which are
recognized and respected, but in this country it is impossi
ble for him to secure any permanent recognition.
Special meetings of labor bodies throughout the coun
try have been called since the sentences have been passed
and a vigorous protest against the court’s mandate will be
sent to Washington.
Gompers’ bonds were placed at $5000, Mitchell’s .at
$4000, and Morrison’s at $3000. It is thought that all these
sums will be raised by popular subscriptions among unions.
ELIMINATING CASTRO
Caracas, Dec. 22.—Taking advantage of the absence of
President Castro and the possibility of war with Holland,
the enemies of the administration have planned to seize the
government and thus avert what they claim will'be a disas
trous war. The people are yet wavering between the two
parties, and it is doubtful which faction will receive the
popular support, but owing to the fact that Castro is in
Berlin, where he is very ill, it is likely that his enemies will
be able to depose him.
The Hague, Dec. 23.—This government has decided to
j( in the Venezuelan revolutionists and give them all the
help necessary in overthtowing the Castro government. It
is figured that in this manner Holland can secure a friendly
administration at a much smaller loss of life and money
than could be obtained by fighting the whole country.
Berlin, Dec. 23.—President Castro of Venezuela is just
recovering from an operation, and is raving over the over
throw of his government. He is asking that the German
government come to his assistance, and is promising many
; concessions if help is given in restoring him to power.
Washington, Dec. 23.—The battleships Maine and
North Carolina have been ordered to Venezuela to protect
| American interests in that country during the coming dis
turbances.
Night riders” on Trial
Union City, Ky., Dec. 23.—Several companies of state
militia are on duty here guarding the witnesses for the
state in the nightrider cases which are now being tried.
Threats have been repeatedly made that any person testify
ing against the accused will be killed, and most of the wit
nesses are in fear of violence.
One of the most sensational incidents of the trial was
the testimony of Mrs. Johnson, who tells of being stripped
and whipped by nightriders because she would not with
draw the divorce proceedings which she had instituted
against her husband, who she supposed was a member of
that organization.
William Russell, one of the accused, has turned state’s
evidence, and his testimony will implicate many who have
heretofore not been suspected.
The city is intensely excited over the trials, and if a
conviction is secured the people fear the rightriders will
take revenge on all who are responsible.
Route
New York, Dec. 23.—Frederick Burnham, former pres
ident of the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company, com
mitted suicide here today in his apartments by turning on
the gas. For some time past Burnham has been worrying
a great deal over a scandal in connection with the affairs of
j the company, and his condition was the cause of consider
j able uneasiness to his friends who watched him very closely
| for some time. Lately, however, his condition seemed to
j improve and their vigilance was relaxed with the result that
i he seized the first opportunity to end his life.
Heney in Washington
Washington, Dec. 23.—Francis J. Heney is here on a
ifiatter of personal business, and is regarded as the hero of
the hour. Mr. Heney says he will return to San Francisco
immediately after the holidays and prosecute ex-Supervisor
Calhoun, He says he does not fear being killed, as the at
tempt made on his life was only the result of one man’s
mania, and he does not connect others with the crime. At (
any rate, he says, if he has to die he might as well pass in
his checks now as later, as his death would make no mate
rial difference in the work which has been started. <
MAINS
TRIAL
Flushing L. L, Dec. 23—The
defense in the case of Thornton
Hains, charged with complicity
in the killing of Annis, will start
Saturday, the state having fin
ished their case. It is said by
the defense that Thornton him
self will be the first witness on
the stand.
Henry Skura, a hack driver
who took the Hains brothers to
the pier at the time of the shoot
ing has been accused of perjury
and will be tried this week.
State Wins Victory.
St. Paul, Dec. 23.—The state
won a double wictory today when
the supreme court decided that
the Chicago & Great Western
and the Great Northern railroads
must pay four instead of three
per cent, of the gross earnings.
Coming of
Mr. Kelly
Mr. Kelly, the well-known old-timer,
mariner and prospector, came to Hot
Spring's last Monday to transact a lot
af business in the recorder’s office. He
reports that during the early part of
the winter he was l’epresenting some
of his properties on the Yukon flats,
ind later straightened some tangled
business affairs in Tanana town. Mr.
Kelly spent a portion of last summer in
the Innoko country, where he did pros
pecting and also acted as leading sales
man in the ribbon department of Gor
lon’s mammoth store. On his depar
ture from that country Mr. Kelly very
icceptably filled two very prominent
md responsible positions aboard the
‘fast and commodious” steamer “All
Nation” (Tom La Mar, master)—that of
first officer of the deck and boxing in
structor. That Mr. Kelly made good
in a dual capacity is unquestioned.
Stanley will, serve the best Christ
mas dinner for $1.00.
Shortest Day Was
2 Hrs, 40 Min,
In another column of this paper will
be found an item relating to the length
af time the sun was visible in this city
an December 21. In some manner
Major Rockwell, the official time
keeper, and The Post man got the fig
ures mixed, with the result that the
time was printed as 4 hours when it
should have been but 2 hours, as the
jun set at 1:05 instead of 3:05 as stated
elsewhere, making the time it was via
ble 2 hours and 40 minutes.
The error was not discovered until
ifter the paper had gone to press, and
his means is taken to correct the mis
leading article.
If you want a real Christmas dinner
jo to the Model Restaurant.
Outfits Leaving
For Totaiina
•
Several outfits left Fairbanks re
cently for Slate creek on the Totaiina
river which enters the Tolavana river
some six or eight miles above the junc
tion of the latter with the Chatanika.
rhere seems to have been a mild stam
pede in this direction, but from all
that can be learned there seems to bo
30 ground for it beyond the fact that
juite a large prospecting plant was
Moved over there some time ago—
Miners’ Union Bulletin.
Christy to Join
Scientist Church
New York, Dec. 23.—Howard
Ohandar Christy, the artist, said
today that he is about to become
i Christian Scientist.
“It cured me of a condition of
alindness and nervous prostra
:ion which had kept me from
Irawing a stroke in 18 months,”
Mr. Christy declared this even
ng. ‘ 1 certainly shall become a
member as soon as they will ac
cept me.”