HOT SPRINGS POST
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Vol I.
Published Every Thursday at Hot Springs, Alaska,
BY ARBUCKLE 4 WARD
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INTRODUCTION.
The Hot Springs Post today makes its bow to the
people of this district and Alaska in general, all of
whom it expects to serve from now until the good Lord
in His mercy sees fit for us to cease ouj* labors.
In introducing The Post to the reading public we
will say that our chief aim at all times will be to con
duct a newspaper in the strictest sense of the word. We
will try our best to get the news, and print it when we
receive it. The chief feature of this paper will be our
Telegraph Service, which will not be second to that of
any newspaper in Alaska, and which will be increased
as business permits.
In a short time we will have a complete system of
creek correspondence, by which we will be able to secure
all the happenings on the creeks. This department of
the paper will be carefully watched, and will serve to,
increase the knowledge of people in orher localities as
to the work now being done, and the work planned for
the coming year.
As to the policy of The Post, we will at all times
endeavor to be non-partisan in local disputes of any
kind. We desire a united community, and the foster
ing of any little disagreements through these columns
will at all times be discouraged. As to the outside pol
itics we will have nothing to do. The people of Alaska
have as yet no vote, and the preaching of party princi
ples in this territory is as senseless as preaching temper
ance to the average sourdough. ,
In conclusion, The Post must express its gratifica
tion and thanks to the people of this community who
have welcomed us so heartily, and given us such sub
stantial support in this—our first issue. We can only
add that it will be our aim at all times to merit a con
tinuation of their patronage, and will give this district
the best newsaper it is possible for us to produce.
COMPROMISE NOW
It is generally conceded by all parties interested tiial
unless some settlement is soon made in disputes over the
ownership of many claims on Sullivan creek this camp will
in a short time become the prey of lawyers hired by the
contending parties to defend their claims in court.
This is an unfortunate state of affairs, and all parties
to disputes should try and get together and settle their dif
ferences between themselves as soon as possible. 1 here art
always two sides to every dispute, and for the contending
parties to talk it over peaceably can do no harm, and may
possibly lead to a solvation of the trouble that will piovt
advantageous to both parties. It is certain that the longei
the settlement is postponed the more difficult the solution.
Each day will tend to w iden the breach, increase the hard
feelings of the opposing parties, and the troubles must
then necessarily be taken into court to the injury of al]
litigants and the general public.
There are very fewT disputes between fair-minded men
that cannot be settled by a friendly talk if both are inclined
to give w*ay a little for the sake of harmony. On the othei
hand, if the case is tried in court both parties interested
nearly always lose more than the value of what was orig
inally claimed. By the time the lawyers’ fees and costs of
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the conrt are paid in a protracted law suit it takes the full
value of a very rich claim to pay the expenses. Not only
does it cost money, but a full settlement requires years,
during which time the ground is lying idle and the con
testants losing valuable time, and in the end, as in the
Dome creek cases, a compromise is necessary.
So, for the good of all concerned, let us repeat: Get to
gether and compromise now.
WILL VISIT CREEKS
During the coming week Mr. J., W. Vvard, editor of
The Post will make a tour over the creeks of this district in
order to get a clear idea of their location, and of the work
that is being done on each. He will endeavor to meet as
many of the miners and business men as possible, renew old
friendships and form new ones, and, incidentally, look
after the interests of this paper.
The Post intends %t all times to print all the news of
the creeks, and we must have the friendship and good will
of all the miners to give a satisfactory service.
There are many items and places of interest in the city
and on the creeks which have heretofore escaped attention
by the press that will be written up during the coming
winter. It is an impossibility to even mention them a'll at
this time, but all will be given proper attention in future
issues. __
The Sk; gvay intexioper is responsible for this: “After a cer
tain jury had been out an inordinately long time oil a very simple
case they Sled into the courtroom, and the foreman told the judge
they were unable to agree upon a verdict. The latter rebuked
them, saying the case was a very clear one, and remanded them
back to the juryroom for second attempt, adding, ‘If you are there
too long, I will have to send you in twelve suppers'.’ The foreman
in a rather irritated tone spoke up and said: ‘May it please your
honor, you might send in eleven suppers and one bundle of hay.’”
The statement made in the Tuberculosis Congress now in ses
sion at Washington that 138,000 persons in the United States had
died of consumption during the past year has created a sensation.
While it has been known that the white plague is the most general
of all diseases, very few realized that the victims of this dreaded
malady were so numerous. The recommendation of the congress
that the different governments take steps to prevent the further
spread of this disease should meet the appi’oval of e\eiy person
in the civilized world.
The announcement in today’s dispatches of the intention of
General Miles and Admiral’ Schley to take the stump for Bryan
will result in creating additional interest in the presidential cam
paign. Both gentlemen are popular heroes and in view of the
difficulties that both have experienced with the Republican admin
istrations during their careers, the utterances of both will be re
garded with interest by the voters of the United States.
TH£ YUKON SONG
Ye came like the soul-freezing white wind a wonderful decade ago,
Ye forged from my valleys new echoes, ye conquered my mountains of snow !
Ye dug in my hills and my rivers, ye blasted the brows of my peaks,
And daring my cold, lilched my treasure of gold, deep hid in the beds of my
creeks.
[ saw ye crawl over the Chilcoot. a gold-fevered desperate band.
\Vhat an army 1 The fittest and strongest that ever invaded a land !
I heard your maniacal curses when something went wrong with the sled,
And uiy cold so acute, yo couldn't even shoot, when you put your own gun to
your head.
t saw your mule teams till the gorges, your dog teams roll off down the hill;
Jaw some of your strongest go crazy, lash their teams till they stretched—and
lay still!
And some in despair that was awesome, sink down in the snow by the trail,
Stretch limbs with a sigh, breathe a ghastly good-bye, unheard for the hungry
.. wolves’ wail.
[ saw some with the patience of angels, bowed greybeards unfaltering youths !
After shooting their teams in a fury, push, the end of a gun in their mouths .
Saw others with thin eager faces, small loads, but a skinful of grit,
Qive into the blank just like one of a rank, ihe foremost, the fearless, the lit.
I tried with mv bli?zards to daunt you, on mountain, in valley and pass;
l hurled avalanches-upon you, when you breathed ’twas like snapping of glass.
I drowned you like rats in my rapuft, I froze you, I starved you—I curbed .
Till ye built me milestones, with your wolf-gnawed bones then I loved where
I hated at first!
My gold is the bane of the weakling, my gold is the crane of the strong!
But ve who endure are the builders, to ye shall an empire belong!
So I watch o'er your young as a mother, they shall vie with the stalwarts of old
And a nation of worth shall inhabit the North, for I have the gold—the gold.
—Robert Russell Ktrang.
Administrator
is Appointed
On Tuesday J. F. Karshner was ap
pointed by Commissioner Bevington to
act as administrator for the estate of
Mrs. Fanny Boothroyd, who was lately
adjudged insane. The estate consists
principally of a homestead adjoining
the city and the buildings situated
on that ground,
Mr. Karshner is an old friend of Mrr.
Boothroyd and his- appointment was
made at her' request as she wanted
somebody she knew to- administer her
affairs during her absence and asked
Mr. Bevington to name Mr. Karshner.
The appraisers appointed by the
commissioner are C. A. Duff}', W. Sam
ClarK. and Mrs. Helen McNeil.
Sawmill Busy.
The Manley sawmill reports an un
precedented demand for lumber during
the past few weeks. Much building is
going on in the city and everybody is
fiixing up for the winter.
The mail steamer Zodiac belonging
to F. G. Manley and the gasoline
launch Alaskan, belonging to Morrison
have both been laid up for the winter.
Visiting His
Old Home
Herman Tofty, a popular sourdough
of 189T, well known by all old-timers
from one end of Alaska to another, lefl
here recently to pay a visit to his rela
tives in Watertown, S. D., among whom
is his father, who is over 82 years old.
He expects to remain on the outside
until next February or March, when
he will return and again engage ir
mining on his Sullivan creek and Toftj
gulch property. This is Mr. Tofty’s
first visit to the States in eleven years,
New Strike Reported
on Sullivan Greek
A new strike on Sullivan creek Is re,
ported to have been made on the Abe
Lincoln claim, which is owned by Gill
Edgar and associates. No reliable fig
ures are to be had as to the richness oi
the strike, but it is reported to have
been very good.
Little drops of water makes big dol,
lars for the umbrella man.
Hot Spri ngs Hotel
F. G. MANLEY PROP,
The Only First-Class Health Resort in Alaska
VISITED YEARLY BY HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE
IN SEARCH OF REST AND RECREATION
Is built in close proximity to the famous Hot Springs, and
the natural warm Tyater is piped throughout the entire
hotel building. The entire hostelry is heated by steam
and lighted by electricity.
THE NATATORIUM
Will compare favorably with any in the world. No arti*
cial heat is used—the water being turned into the plunges
and bathtubs at its natural temperature. Two large hot
plunges and an immense concrete swimming tank add to
luxury of the equipment.
THE DINING ROOM
In connection with the hotel is the Best in Alaska.
Fresh Vegetables from our gardens during the entire year.
Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Green Onions, etc., served without
extra charge. Fresh Milk in abundance from our Dairy.
Our service is unexcelled, and the comfort of our guests
always the aim of our employes.
LUMBE
All Kinds of Rough and Dressed Lumber
on Hand at All Times.
Orders from the Creeks receive our prompt attention.
Slide®
Lumber
A
SPECIALTY
, fc* vr . ..
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To Organize
A. B. Camp
In the immediate vicinity of Hot
Springs there are many members of
the Arctic Brotherhood from almost
every camp under the jurisdiction of
the Arctic Queen, and there seems to
be a strong sentiment among them to
organize a lodge of that popular North
land order in this city, In all like
lihood a preliminary meeting of the
brothers will shortly be called to take
the initiative in the matter, and by the
time old Hoary Winter is doing busi
ness in his usual strenuous manner a
charter will have been issued by the
Grand Lodge for the new Hot Springs
camp;
This is a movement that will be re
ceived with joy by all the socially-in
clined people of the community, and
the Arctic Brotherhood order has al
ways taken the lead in social affairs
wherever a lodge has oeen maintained.
There is plenty of good material in and
about Hot Springs to form the nucleus
for a splendid branch of that social or
ganization, and scores of “chcechacos”
are anxious to go over the trail.
Let’s get busy and push the gooda
work along.
There's a long winter ahead, and a
camp of the Arctic Brotherhood can be
a great factor in making the long and
cold nights pass pleasantly and profit
ably. _
G. A. Davidson
Is Administrator
On Tuesday of this week Commis
sioner Bevington appointed C. A. Dav
idson, local manager for Chas. A.
Traeger, as administrator for the estate
of Nicholas Nelson, deceased.
The estate consists of mining prop
erty in this district, personal property,
and money in bank. There are no
heirs to the estate in the United States,
the deceased having been a native of
Finland, where his relatives have been
located. Those who will inherit the
property have been notified of Mr.
Nelson’s death, and unless they arrive
and claim the property it will be sold
either this winter or in the spring.
Mr. Davidson succeeds George B.
Gibson, who is now in Fairbanks await
ing the action of the grand jury for
certain” defalcations alleged to have
been committed while in this district.
Job Printing at the Post office.
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There is nothing-, however srr;: 1. which goes from this house but what
carries our stamp of satisfaction with it—not only representing our guaran
tee for the rjghtness of the goods, but for the uniform fairness of our prices.
We count this guarantee of absolute satisfaction, and the confidence it
begets, as the basis of our success.
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