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Los Angeles, Dec. 11.—“Death Valley Scotty” arrived here
today and reports that he has found a new mine which he declares
is richer than any he has ever heretofore discovered. He has
with him considerable gold, but says he will have to return to the
mine with more provisions before he can get any amount as he ran
short on grub before he wras able to get as much as he wanted.
As usual, Scotty is surrounded by a large, number-of hangers
on and parasites who are hoping to be taken into his confidence
and allowed to share the riches of the new bonanza. He is, how
ever, as close mouthed as ever regarding the location of his find,
and his disappearance from here mav be expected at any time.
GRAFTER
SENT TO
PRISON
Washington, Dec. 11.---Frederick Hyde was this week con
victed of being implicated in the Oregon land frauds, and was sen
tenced by the district criminal court to two years in the peniten
tiary and a fine of $10,000.
When sentence was passed Hyde turned white to the lips and
nearly fainted from the shock, as he had evidently expected an
acquittal. It is thought that this will be the last conviction in this
famous graft case as nearly all the members of the ring are either
dead or in jail.
HENEY
ABLE TO
BE OUT
San Francisco, Dec. 11.—Francis J. Heney made his first pub
lic appearance today when he appeared as a witness against At
torney Murphy, who is accused of attempting to bribe a juror.
While pale and weak as the result of the recent attempt on his
life, Heney showed his old-time spirit, and his memory on the wit
ness stand was remarkable, as nothing seemed to have slipped his
mind. Within two weeks his physicians say he will be as strong
and vigorous as ever. _
Taft and Cannon Talk
Over Tariff Revision
Washington, Dec. 11.--President-elect Taft and Speaker Joe
Cannon had a long conference this morning at which the tariff
question was fully discussed. It is thought very probable that
some revision will be made by congress at its extra session.
Roman Pon tiff Extends
Blessing to Mr. Taft
Rome, Dec. 11.---The Pope today gave his blessing to. William
H. Taft, the President-elect of the United States. His Holiness
has learned of the friendliness of Mr. Taft to the Catholic religion
and is very much pleased thereby.
Subcribe for The Hot Springs Post—Don’t Delay
Before the Senate
for Confirmation
Washington, Dec. 9.—The name of James Love was sent to
the senate today for confirmation as marshal of the Third division
of Alaska. It is thought there will be no trouble in having the ap
pointment confirmed.
The name of John Willis was also sent in for confirmation as
the collector of customs for Alaska.
Daniel Sutherland is now here seeking the appointment as
marshal of the Second judicial division of Alaska. He has very
strong credentials and is supported by many influential men, and
bis appointment is not unlikely.
Poisoned Candy
Sent Through Mail
San Francisco, Dec. 11. —Walter Wilson, a friend of Henry
Boas who recently died as a result of eating poisoned candy which
was sent through the mails, has been charged with the crime, and
is now under arrest.
The police say that for a long time Wilson has been desirous
of securing the business which was owned by Boas, and thought
that in case of his friend’s death he would have no trouble in se
curing control of it.
Will Make New
Postal Division
Washington, Dec. 11.---The postmaster general, in his annual
report to congress, says that the rapid growth of the northwestern
portion of Alaska makes a new division in the mail service neces
sary. In referring to the mail service of Alaska, he says it is the
most expensive territory, in proportion to the amount of mail car
ried, that is covered by the postoffice department. The new divi
vision will not materially increase the cost to the government.
Senator Hale Again
Senate Party Leader
Washington, Dec. 11.---At the caucus of Republican United
States senators yesterday Senator Hale of Maine was elected pres
ident pro tem of the Senate and majority leader.
Various reports were handed to the Senate today by Vice
President Fairbanks. The navy department informed congress
that the tieet of war vessels under Admiral Sperry was at present
at Salvador.
Don't Want Their
Steamers Fumigated
Seattle, Dec. 11.—The Alaska steamship companies are pro
testing against a continuance of the fumigation of all their vessels
plying between this port and Alaska.
The vessels which land at San Francisco are no longer sub
jected to this precaution, arid the northern companies can see no
reason why it should be continued in their case.
Rich Man’s Death
Being Investigated
St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 11.—Francis Hirschberg, a wealthy coal
man of this city, was found dead in his home here today. It is not
known for* a certainty whether it is a case of murder or suicide.
The members of his family claim he was shot by burglars, but this
story is not accepted fully by the police, who are thoroughly in
vestigating the affair. >( __
Big Baseball Deal
Made in Seattle
Seattle, Dec. 11.—The largest baseball deal in the game’s his
tory on the Pacific coast was made here yesterday when nine play
ers were sold by Butte to Spokane for $2,500 each. Spokane also
purchased the Butte franchise, for which $1,000 was paid.
Portland has been admitted to the league,,and Lucas was re
elected president. ___
Corbett Will Referee
the Papke-Kelly Fight
Los Angeles, Dec. 11.—James J. Corbett will referee the fight
between Papke and Kelly, which is scheduled to take place here
on the 15th of this month. Although Papke was defeated by
Ketchell a short time ago, the showing he made on that occasion
has won him a host of admirers, and a large crowd will be here to
see the coming fight.
President Castro
Now Wants Peace
Santander, Spain, Dec. 11.—President Castro of Venezuela ar
rived here today and^says1 he is willing to settle all the troubles
Be Eagle Bar
The Popular Resort for Miners While in Hot Springs
We have several new specialties which are the best obtainable.
Le Grande Marque Cognac
Twelve years old, bulk, branded, and imported in the wood
direct from France.
Watermill Whisky
A ten-year-old Rye, that cannot be excelled.
■ All the first-class case goods, including
Sunny Brook, ■ Mt. Vernon, Hunter, Green River, Marquette, Etc.
Besides these we have the famous
Gibson Rye
roy Moseley & Rockwell tok
with Holland, if possible. He says he is tired of the eternal diffi
culties, and will be glad to have peace again. He will leave to
morrow for Berlin.
King Edward’s Health
Greatly Improved
London, Dec. 11.—King Edward, who has been suffering from
a severe cold and rheumatism, is now reported as much improved.
While his illness at no time was considered serious, it was never
theless the cause of considerable worry to the physicians in charge
and his improvement is a matter of much relief to them.
Severe Earthquake
in British Columbia
Vancouver, Dec. 11.—Mail advices from Skidgate, on Queen
Charlotte islands, say that a terrific earthquake occurred at that
place on November 30. The shock was the worst ever experienced
in that locality, and thousands of dollars worth of damage was
done.
Old John L. Sullivan
Trying for Divorce
Los Angelos, Dec. 11.—Giving his residence as here, John L.
Sullivan today entered suit for divorce, alleging statutory miscon
duct on the part of his wife. It was only recently that Mrs. Sulli
van sued for divorce, but the case w’as dismissed by the court.
Gradually Getting Weaker
Paso Robles, Dec. 11.---Governor-elect Cosgrove of Washing*
ing is much worse, and is said to be dying. Last Wednesday he
took a turn for the,worse, and since then his physicians have been
in constant attendance upon him. _
COMING AND GOING
Gus McTissa and Robert Blair ar
rived in Hot Springs last Monday after
a long journey from Dawson. They
left that city September 2, and have
been on the way ever since, They
stopped for a time in Fortyfnile, Circle
and Fairbanks looking over the cities,
and finally decided to come to this
camp. They are at present on Sullivan.
Henry Miller has found good pros
pects on the. third tier left limit oppo
site 8 on Eureka where he is working
this whiter.
C. A. Hamilton and R. Smith were
in the city Wednesday from Sullivan.
George Patterson arrived in the city
from Gibbon on Wednesday.
V. A. Kallstrom, C. O. Pierson and
John Morrison are three recent arriv
als from Fairbanks. The three men
are now on the creeks looking for a
piece-of ground to prospect.
Thomas White was in from Sullivan
on Wednesday.
E. E. Berger arrived here from Fair
banks last Monday.
J. Vorfc, of Tanana, arrived in the
city last Monday.
Sergt. D. W. Woods, the operator in
charge at Glen, returned to that sta
tion Thursday after a short visit at the
Springs.
Roy Mos.eley spent a couple of days
on Sullivan creek this week.
Tom De Camp, the well-known ma
rine engineer who has been located in
Hot Springs for the past few months,
started for Fairbanks last Monday.
Ben Baker was in the city from Sul
livan last Sunday and reported con
ditions on that creek as very good.
Robt. Highett and Joe E^ar pur
chased the -Eagle, claim , orTTQuartz
creek from Sam Hokely this week.
This claim is just below the ground
which was recently purchased from
McIntyre & Johnson by Mr. Highett.
Lieut. J. Schick passed through Hot
Springs this week on his way to Fort
j Gibbon.
| C. Cain was in Hot Springs on Thurs
day.
Doc. and Jim Farrell are in the city
at present. They expect to leave soon
i for the Million Dollar Bar association
on Killarnej' creek in which they are
interested.
One of the results of the hot springs
emptying into the slough at this place
is the gathering of large numbers of
fish near the warm water where they
can be warm and comfortable even in
the coldest weather. Anyone crossing
the bridge can see the fish at any time
in the open water there if they will
stand still for a moment so as not to
disturb them. Most of the fish are
small pickerel, but once in a while a
large one is seen taking a free warm
bathi
Owing to the stormy weather the
past week the number of people arriv
J ing and departing from Hot Springs
I has been much smaller than usual.
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j Drawn For
Trial Jury
J. F. (Dad) Karshner, H. C. Wallick
and Ransom Fremont (Cy) Noble have
been drawn as trial jurors lor the term
of court which convenes at Fairbanks
on December 21st.
These three are the only ones who
have been drawn from this district and
they will leave soon for Fairbanks h>
order to be there wb$i». covrt is called.