HOT SPRINGS POST
HOT SPRINGS, ALASKA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1908.
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SICK AGAIN
London, Bee. 18.---King Ed
ward is reported as being very
ill and great uneasiness is felt as
to bis condition throughout the
Brithish empire, although his
physicians report his illness as
being nothing more.than a slight
indisposition. The fact that many
members of the royal family are
at present in the city is also re
garded as significant, although
no sigps of uneasiness are mani
fested by them.
TOM LONGBOAT
TO RUN AGAIN
New York, Dec. 18. --- Tom
Longboat, the Indian runner
who defeated Dorando, the Ital
ian champion in the Marathon
race in this city, has been matched
to run another race of the same
distance with Shrubb, on Janu
ary 7. The Indian is a big fav
orite on account of the splendid
form in which he finished in his
race with the Italian.
Passengers
From Tanana
On tli© stage from Tanana which will
arrive here tomorrow are. Mr. and Mrs,
‘ Andrew Vachon, Lieut. Schick, Deputy
Marshal Vautier and William Nelson,
all bound for Fairbanks.
Mr. Vachon is called to Fairbanks to
answer to a charge of bribery which
was preferred against him last fall by
Lieut. Schick, and the latter will be
the chief witness for the prosecution.
Deputy Marshal Vautier is in charge
of Billy Nelson, a former Sullivan
creek roadhouse man, charged with
embezzlement, and who has been in
jail at Tanana since last fall, when he
was apprehended at Eagle on his way
to the outside.
Shortest Day
in the Year
Monday, December 21st will be the
shortest day of the year and from that
date on until June 21st the days will
continue to grow longer and the sun
mount higher in the sky.
It is always a great relief to Alas
kans when this day has passed, as the
days are so very short in this month
that they make the winter seem colder
and more dreary than later in the sea
son when the days begin to grow
longer. _________________
To Take Time
on Short Day
The following telegram was given to
the Post for publication yesterday:
“On December 21st special time sig
nals will ■ be sent from Seattle ending
at 9:33:34 p. m., corresponding to Nome
time, 6:33:34; Valdez time, 1:33:34;
Sitka time, 8:33:34. This is the Seattle
staadard time the sun starts north, and
Washington desires information be
given public at all stations. Time will
be ticked off the same as at noon.”
Hot Springs has Valdez time so
when yoiir watch shows 7:33:34 p. m.
the sun wilt be just starting .on its 16ng
journey to the north.
George McLeod and Willis R.
Bridges, two of the signal corps boys,
were in the city the past few days from
Tanana. They ldtt on their return
yesterday morning.
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VENEZUELA AT WAR
WITH HOLLAND
Washington, Dec. 18.—Late advices state that war has 'and the entire population seems eager to enlist in the army,
been declared between Holland and Venezuela, and that Recruiting offices are open and recruits are offered as fast
hostilities may be expected to commence at any time. This as they can be handled. President Castro, until now the
government has not as yet been notified by either of the most popular man in the country, has lost all caste, and it
belligerants that war has begun, but it is generally known is probable that his office will be declared vacant and a sue
in diplomatic circles.
Caracas, Dec. 18.—War with Holland has been de
clared and the people are in a frenzy of patriotic ardor. On
all sides the bands are playing and soldiers are marching,
Washington, Dec. 16.—It is reported here that Holland has
seized ten Venezuelan vessels, and that a state of war now exists
between the two nations. No particulars of the seizures can be
obtained, and the representatives of the two countries in this city
cessor elected. The reason for his decline in popularity is
that many believe he was aware of the crisis which would
'arise between the two countries and deliberately abandoned
his post of duty, his sickness being only a blind which he
used to desert.
are at a loss to account for the complications which led to the seiz
ures. The Venezuelan minister says that his government will
take no action in the matter until they have received full instruc
tions from President Castro, who is now in France.
Herb Wilson Divorced
Fairbanks, Dec. 18.—Herb Wilson, the Cleary creek
operator and partner of Jack Ross, secured a divorce from
his wife at Seattle this week.
Wilson met his divorced wife. Miss Beulah Hawkins,
in Fairbanks, where she was a stenographer in the Wash
ington-Alaska bank. A little over a year ago they were
married on the outside, but it appears they never lived hap
pily together, and divorce proceedings were started by both
within six months of their marriage. The terms of the di
vorce are not known here, but it is supposed that since the
divorce was granted to him, he escapes paying any money.
Wilson is expected to arrive in Fairbanks within two weeks.
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Changes in Officialdom
Fairbanks, Dec. 18.—Phil North, the only local deputy
marshal who held over under the appointment of Marshal
Love, has resigned. It is believed by many that his resig
nation was forced, although this is denied by both North
and the marshal’s office.
Deputy Recorder Carlson, in the commissioner’s office,
has also resigned. The reason for his action has not been
made public.
Jere Cousby and “Dad” Henderson who have just re
turned from the outside, say that Goodwin, who accom
panied Judge Reid from Valdez, will be again appointed
commissioner. This seems to be the general opinion of
people here, and the belief is further strengthened by the
resignation of the present commissioner, Miller.
‘ ‘Dad” Karshner, Hot Springs’ pioneer rancher, arrived
here Wednesday evening, where he serve as a juror.
Longboat
Italian
New York, Dec. 18.—Tom Longboat, the Canadian Indian
beat Dorando, the Italian runner, in the Marathon race at Madison
Square garden Thursday night. Dorando led by two yards at the
end of the twenty-fifth mile, but collapsed in the twenty-sixth
when in sight of the finish. Dorando entered the original Mara
thon race in Greece last summer, and although he finished first he
was disqualified by the judges op account of the action of his see**
onds who assisted him over the line, although such action could
have had no effect on the race. This gave the decision to the
American runner, Hayes, and it was to race Hayes that the Italian
came to America, Several weeks ago he met the American, and
easily demonstrated his superiority by defeating him in a race of
the same distance as the Marathon course. A race was then ar
ranged with Longboat, and lost to him his lately-won laurels.
Judge Reid Ready for Business
Fairbanks, Dec. 18.—Judge Reid arrived here this week over
the trail from Valdez, and expresses himself as being very glad to
get back to his duties. 'He says that from now on hard work wrll
be the order of things for the court, and he expects to clear up
the docket in short order. He reports having had a very pleasant
trip to the outside and says that Alaska is-more talked of today
than ever before, and that it is only beginning to assume its place
among the great mining centers of the states. He says he has
been given assurance that this session of congress will authorize
the establishment of the Fourth judicial division, and that he did
^all in his power while on the outside to demonstrate the necessity
pfsuch action.
Papke and Kelly Fight a Draw
Los Angeles, Dec. 18.—Billy Papke and Hugo Kelly fought a
lively go to a draw here last Tuesday before a large audience^
The fight lasted twenty-five rounds and was lively every moment
of the contest. For the first eleven rounds the fight was all in
favor of Papke, as he seemed to land at will and easily avoided his
opponent’s blows, and he looked like an easy winner. In the
twelfth round, however, Kelly got very busy and beat Papke to a
standstill, chasing him all over the ring for the remainder of the
fight. James J. Corbett was the referee of the contest, and the
decision was not popular, many claiming that Kelly deserved it.
Governor Asks for New Division
Washington, Dec. 18.—Gov. Hoggatt of Alaska has filed his
annual report, and among other recommendations he asks for the
establishment of a fourth judicial district. The necessity for this
action is made plain by the Governor, who points out the great dis
* Fath*r Monroe, of Fairbanks, was in
Hot Springs Sunday enroute to Nulato.
Mass was held here on Sunday morn
ing, at which a large number of citi
zens were present.
Corporal Upbusb, from Fort Gibbon,
passed through Hot Springs Sunday on
his way to Gulkana, where he will
work on the new telegraph line whieh
the government is putting in between
that point and Valdez.
MVs. D. McCrimmon arrired on the
stage Saturday from Fairbanks and
joined her husband hope. Mr. MeCrim
advantages under which the interior of Alaska is now laboring on
account of there being no resident judge. The report is quite
lengthy and shows that Alaska is making great progress, and is
requiring more congressional recognition each year.
mon is located on Sullivan, and they
left for that creek Monday morning.
Peter Mackenzie wag a visitor in the
city on Tuesday.
Anton Salanski, of Sallivan, was in
Hot Springs on business last Tuesday.
M. S. Johnson, proprietor of the road
house at Littlo Beauty, has recovered
from a slight illness with which he was
afflicted last week.
Arthur Gepford, of the Club saloor
on Sullivan, was a visitor in Hoi
Springs Wednesday.
OPPOSED
IN SENATE
Washington, Dec. 18. — The
postoffice savings-bank bill was
introduced in congress this week,
and is meeting with great oppo
sition in the senate. This meas
ure has been advocated by a
great many congressmen for
years, but has never before been
introduced. It meets with the
approval of Postmaster-General
von Meyer, and is strongly rec
ommended by him in his annual
report._
WIRELESS FOR
! FORT YUKON
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Washington, Dec. 18.—It is
very probable that a wireless
station will be installed by the
government at Port Yukon dur
ing the coming year. The suc
cess that has crowned the efforts
of the Signal corps in the wire
less telegraphy in Alaska, has
proven of great satisfaction to
the war department and the sta
tion at Fort Yukon will be put
in to fill a big gap between plants.
MARSHAL LOVE
IN FAIRBANKS
Fairbanks, Dec. 18.--Marshal
James Love arrived here this
week from Valdez, and is very
busy picking up the threads of
his office where his predecessor
dropped them. expresses
himself as very much pleased
with the city and with Alaska in
general, and believes he will
soon grow to like the country
better than ever.
More Rich Pans
on Sullivan
Tuesday night word was received in
the city of some more very rich ground
having been struck on the Dakota As
sociation by Baker, Winde & Co. who
are working a lay on a part of that
claim.
Four pans were taken, the aggregate
value of which was $179.75. Three of
the pans ran $40.00 each, while the
fourth went $59.75. This pay is a con
tinuation of the rich dirt which was
struck last week in which eight and
ten dollar pans were secured. From
indications now fonnd it appears that
this rich streak runs through the en
tire length of the Dakota,
Building Bridge
at Kemperville
The oitizens of Kemperville are
building a bridge this week across a
small creek which empties into the
slough in front of the Howard House.
M«. McVicker hauled the logs and
furnished the slabs necessary for its
construction, and the labor is being
performed by other citizens of that
little burg. A substantial structure is
being built as it is desired to have a
bridge which will last for several years.
GUILTY!
This is the verdict rendered against
Morrison’s for having on display the
swellest line of holiday goods ever seen
in this section of the country. We are
here to please you therefore we buy
the best.
You can find here what you are look
ing for—and the price is right. Enough
said, come and see us.
Thanking you for your patronage in
the past, wishing you a Merry Xmas
and Happy New Year.
Dance Thursday Night.
A very pleasant dance was held on
Thursday evening in order to give sev
eral visiting members of the signal
corpse chance to meet the ladies of
the citjr. The affair was gotten up on
the spur of the moment and it was not
until after 6 o’clock that the people
were notiffed of the intended dance.
In spite of the short notice a fair sized
crowd congregated, and a good time
was had by all.
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