HOT SPRINGS
COMP NO. 24
DOLV INSTALLED
targe and Enthusiastic Turnout ot Membership
at Traeger's Hall Last Monday Night.
Impressive Ceremonies Which Admitted Local Lodge Into
Full Membership of Arctic Brotherhood Conducted
by Deputy Grand Organizer G. A. Davidson
Monday night was Arctic Biotherhood night in Hot Springs
for fair!
The hall over Traeger’s store was crowded with members of
the order andjthe cheechacoes who had signified their intention of
affiliating with Hot Springs Camp No. 24. A most interesting, in
structive and profitable program was carried out, Deputy Grand
Organizer C. A. Davidson showing such thoroughness and apti
tude in his difficult task caused many remarks of praise from
all present, and the manner in which the exercises were conducted
proved a very pleasant surprise. A large “bunch’ of cheechacoes
were initiated, into the mysteries of the lodge, after which the elec
tion of officers for the ensuing term was effected, and their instal
lation into their respective stations was performed in a most thor
ough manner.
Hot Springs camp is certainly to be congratulated upon its se
lection of officers, and the same would be hard to improve upon.
That this camp will give a good account oJ itself is the prediction
of The Post, and its influence for the betterment of its members
and the community at large will largely be felt, as this brother
hood of hardy Northmen is always in the lead wherever it makes
camp in all matters of a social and hospitable nature.
The acceptance of the office of Arctic Chief by C. A. Davidson
is in itself a most commendable feature, as his earnest efforts at
all times for the good of the order has won for him a most envi
able reputation.
Following is the list of officers elected and installed last Mon
day night:
Arctic Chief--C. A. Davidson.
Past Arctic Chief-Herbert Spencer.
Vice Arctic Chief—J. F. Nellany.
Arctic Chaplain—Dr. C. D; Carter.
Arctic Recordei—B. A. Meyers.
Keeper of Nuggets—William J. Kain.
Trustees—V. L. Bevington, Charles Jackie, Geo. L. Morrison,
Herbert Spencer, Harry Turnbull.
Arctic Trail Guide—Charles Cavanaugh.
Arctic Trail Blazei—J. F. Karshner.
Arctic Camp Cook—Herman Knable.
Keeper of the Inner Tollgate—L. W. Jones.
Keeper of the Outer Toligate---Frank Brennan.
The lodge will,.until larger and more suitable quarters can be
secured, continue to meet on Monday evenings at Traeger’s hall.
There are many cheechacoes, whose applications are now in the
hands of the lodge, awaiting initiation, and it seems to be the unan
imous opinion of the membership that Hot Springs camp will be
come one of the largest and most vigorous lodges in the entire
order. To mote it be. Let the good work go on !
Mail Service
for Rampart
The following telegram was received by. the postmaster Satur
day from Chief Clerk Ott:
“The department desires bids for carrying the mail on
an emergency service between Hot Springs and Rampart
from November 1 to April 30. Please obtain bids at
round-trip rate, and wire bids to this office not later than
the 20th. Bids must be reasonable to insure service.
Mail will probably not exceed 200 pounds per trip.”
In a supplementary telegram it was stated that the mail must
connect with the stage arriving and leaving for Fairbanks.
This telegram was posted on the bulletin board in front of the
postoffice, but only one bid was received in answer to the call.
There is no doubt but that if more time and publicity had been
given this matter a number of bidders would have offered tenders
for the contract.
Work Progressing
on Minnehaha Greek
P. A. Rettig, who in partnership
with O’Brien and McLeod are pros
pecting on Minnehaha creek, arrived
in the city Thursday. Mr. Rettig has
sent over a small prospecting boiler,
and says they will soon have a hole to
bedrock. Last week the parties on the
creek cut an eight-mile trail to con
nect with the road from the mouth of
the slough, in order to facilitate the
handling of freight.
There are a number of cabins being
built on the creek, and that stream
will be thoroughly prospected this win
ter. ______________
Joe Egler was in the city on Tuesday
from Sullivan creek,
Moving Supplies
for the Winter
Freight to the creeks is now quoted
at from 21 to 3 cents per pound from
Hot Springs to Tofty. This is given as
the rate that will prevail during the
coming winter.
The rate dropped Saturday from 7 to
3 cents owing to the snow that fell on
Friday, and immediately freight began
to move to the creeks in large quanti
ties. All the miners on the creeks are
having their winter supplies moved out
and the merchants and freighters are
all busy. • •__ •
W. Sam Clark has been busy the
past week cutting cabin logs for a
house which he intends to build on his
lot bn the south side.
NEWS OF THE WEEK
Henry Taylor and Captain Rankin, two prominent attorneys
of Zion City, Tenn., were assassinated Monday night by a band of
night riders. Their .bodies were completely riddled by bullets.
The reason for the assassination is unknown, but is supposed to
be the outcome of the tobacco war that is raging in the South at
present. Taylor and Rankin were both supposed to have been in
the employ of the American Tobacco Co., which is the most un
popular corporation doing business in the Souht.
Senator Aldrich returned to New York Tuesday and says that
if anyone can prove that he is in any way whatever connected
with the Standard Oil Co., as has been charged, for them to go
ahead and do so. He repeats his former assertion, that he is in
no way interested in that corporation.
The roof of the roundhouse belonging to the Lehigh Valley
railroad at Wilkesbarre, collapsed Tuesday and fifty men were
caught in the debris. Several were killed outright and many were
injured. The roof fell without warning, and nearly all the men
who were working in the building at the time were imprisoned in
the wreck by the falling timbers and girders. A rescue party was
immediately organized, and under the direction of the wrecking
crew, which was ordei*ed to the spot, the work of relief was soon
finished. The cause of the collapse of the roof is unknown.
Many damage suits will be filed by the injured men who claim the
building was never properly inspected.
Another blow was struct at tne release oi marry maw irom
the asylum at Mattewan Tuesday, when the circuit court at Pitts
burg decided that the presence of the superintendent of that in
stitution was not necessary at any future hearings but that his
deposition could be taken and forwarded to the court.
Bryan caused a sensation at Monen, Ind., on Tuesday when
he talked on the Bank Guaranty bill, which is embodied in the
Democratic platform. Only recently a bank failed in this city
causing great loss to the depositors, and the bankers were con
victed for improper use of the bank s funds. When Mr. Bryan
explained the principles of his proposed law and told how it was
working successfully in Oklahoma, he was listened to very atten
tively by the audience, all of whom appeared to approve the bill.
Taft has been experiencing much trouble with his throat the
past few weeks owing to the great number of speeches he finds it
necessary to make. On his . tour through West Virginia, the
speech he delivered at Martinsburg on Tuesday evening was the
fifteenth for that day. Despite the great strain on his vocal or
gans, he said his throat was better than for the preceding few
days. He says he will continue to talk to the people until election
day, even if he has to whisper.
A tornado which swept over Wyoming Monday night and the
snow which fell immediately afterwards, has completely blocked
all traffic in that state for the time being. The storm was the
worst in years, and all over the state bridges are out and the
tracks are covered with the debris from the terriffic gale. It will
be several months before the damage will be repaired.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of
Labor, spoke to an audience of twenty thousand people at Chicago
Tuesday night. He warmly advocated the election of Bryan, stat
ing that in the Democratic party as it now exists, the workingman
has his best chance for favorable legislation, He called attention
to the list of contributors to the campaign fund, in which no cor
porations were represented, and drew the obvious conclusion, that
these foes of the workingman were banded together under the
Republican banner. The meeting was enthusiastic and adjourned
with three mighty cheers for Bryan.
Farr and Stone, two suspects who were held to await the ac
tion of the grand jury at Las Vegas, New Mexico, on the charge
of having been implicated in the hold up at that place last May
when $36,000 was stolen from the Wells-Fargo Express Co., have
been released by that body. This action by the grand jury has
caused a protest from the officers who made the arrest, who claim
there was plenty of evidence offered on which to return an indict
ment.
Later reports from the Philippine islands state that eleven
hundred people were killed and much more damage done by the
typhoon which swept over the islands last Thursday than was at
first estimated.
Local investors in Seattle have taken up the entire bond issue
for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. As soon as the bonds
were offered for sale there was a rush made for them and nearly
all were sold the first day. On Tuesday night the officers of the
different banks met and made arrangements to take all that re
mained unsold.
Many secret service officers are now at work in Seattle, inves
tigating the Army and Navy departments. This investigation is
the result of the arrest of Otis Wade, a clerk in the quartermas
ter’s department, who is charged with attempting to sell informa
tion in his possession to contractors. The officers believe there is
an organized clique who make a business of selling information,
and that Wade is one of the men through whom negotiations were
conducted.
Looked Like They
Meant Business
George Tomatoketchup and his
partner, Harry Tobascosauce,
left for the creeks last Monday
morning with a heavily-laden
sled drawn along by the back of
the dauntless George’s neck. It
looked as though they were go
ing prospecting, where we know
not, but whenever those two
hefty sons of Nippon get action
in a shaft or tunnel they’ll cer
tainly jar the frozen geology for
miles around.
Mr. Tomatoketchup is an old
timer in the country and was
formerly Ed Bockfinger’s private
secretary and chief porter at
Cleary City, and has lately been
employed at Kemperville.
Many Lots
Are Cleared
During the past two weeks there has
been a great amount of work done on
Second and Third avenues on the South
side. Nearly all of these lots are fenced
and cleared, and on most of them some
kind of a cabin has been built. Much
of this ground is held as a speculation
by those who have faith in the future
of the city, and expect to realize a nice
sum for their work this fall.
Some one, seeing a handsome lady
pass, remarked to McGinnis, “That
woman dresses out of sight.” “Will,”
said McGinnis, "where the divil would
ya’s hov her driss, out on the strateV”
A. McVicker, from the mouth of the
slough, was in the city Tuesday.
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New Laundry
for Fairbanks
The steam laundry machinery be
longing to F. G. Manley was shipped
to Fairbanks yesterday on the Florence
S. The outfit was taken over to the
Cy Noble landing on the Tanana on a
sled hauled by four horses.
It was found that this machinery was
not needed here at present, and so
when a chance was found to dispose of
it, a sale was made. The buyer is
Johu Patten, a Fairbanks hotel man.
It is supposed that he will start a
new laundry in that city.
The thorns which tear a man most
are usually of his own planting.
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Home for the Miner and Basinets Man. Frank B. Stanley, Prop.
We always endeavor to give every guest the
greatest value for his money.
PROMPT AND EFFICIENT SERVICE
Is our aim at all times, and is appreciated by all
our customers.
OUR RESTAURANT IS UNEXCELLED
Short Orders and Regular Meals at prices to suit
all customers. Only the Best of everything
is used, and every order is cooked in the most
pleasing style.
Our Single Spring Beds for $1 and Bunks ior 50c
Are clean, warm and guaranteed sleep producers
New Pool Table Just Installed
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Knowledge and whisky are alike only '
in this: The more we take of them, the j
more we want.
Sometimes we pretend to believe a :
story just to seo what a liar the nar
rator is. _
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MAIL SCHEDULE
Arrives from Fairbanks Saturday p. m. |
Arrives from Tanana Sunday p. m. ;
Departs for Fairbanks Monday, a. m.
Departs for Tanana Monday a. m.
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EXCLUSIVE SHOE SHOP
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Shoes Repaired
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direct from springs,
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Attorney at Law
Fairbanks, Aka.
Office: First Ave. and Cushman St.
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