CAMP GETTING
QUICK ACTION
6rand Camp Officers Wire Authority to C. A. Davidson to
Properly Organize Camp Hot Springs, and
Install Its Elected Officers
HOT SPRINGS
GAMP NO. 24
On Next Monday Night, October 19, Will Form
ally Be Received Into the Sister
hood of Northern Lodges
Hot Springs camp of the Arctic Brotherhood is al ready an as
sured success. Even the most enthusiastic member of the order
could scarcely have hoped for the amount of successful prelimin
ary work that had been accomplished within six days from the first
informal gathering of the “maverick” members of the order in and
about Hot Springs to consider the feasibility of organizing a camp
in this famous Alaskan resort.
On Tuesday evening, October 6, at the first meeting, it was de
cided to offer a charter roll for signatures on the following morn
ing, and by last Saturday far more than enough old members had
signed the list to warrant the action taken at the first meeting, and
on that day telegrams were sent to Grand Arctic Recorder God
frey Clelander at Seattle asking that C. A. Davidson, past Arctic
chief of Camp Rampart, be authorized to install the lodge, and the
necessary funds were also forwarded by wire to cover the entire
cost of the charter and necessary ritual equipment.
On Monday afternoon last a reply was received from Grand
Arctic Chief Thomas Bruce and Grand Arctic Recorder Godfrey
Clelander fully authorizing Mr. Davidson to act as organizer and
installation officer for
CAMP HOT SPRINGS NO. 24, A. B.
At a well-attended meeting held on Monday evening the
prompt action of the grand camp officers was spontaneously rati
fied, and Camp Hot Springs No. 24 became the “baby’ member in
the list of lodges scattered throughout the length and breadth of
the broad Northland. Many valuable suggestions were offered bjT
those present as to the best methods of successfully nourishing
the husky youngster, and the best manner of raising the infant to
sturdy childhood and to a useful career.
About twenty “chechacoes” had, up to Monday night, signed
the charter roll, and as yet the good wrork has scarcely begun. It
was decided that the roll should be kept open for applicants until
next Monday evening at 8 o’clock, at Traeger’s store, and those
desiring to become charter members will have until that time to
climb right up on the “A. B.” bandwagon and get acquainted with
the driver before the grand procession starts.
The next meeting of the camp will be held on next Monday
night, October 19, in the hall over Traeger’s store, and all mem
bers of the order are urgently requested to be present and take an
active part in the formal installation of the camp by Deputy Or
ganizer Davidson. Election of officers will be one of the first du
ties of the new camp, and many other matters of a routine nature
will receive attention.
Quite a number of members living on the creeks have already
signed the roll, and numerous others will grasp the first oppor
tunity presented. All are expected and will be heartily welcomed
at the christening of the Arctic Queen’s youngest offspring.
Therefore, make it a point to be in Hot Springs on that joyous
occasion.
Remember the date—Monday evening, Oct. 19; the place
over Traeger’s store. There’s room for all. Come a runnin’!
FAIRBANKS MERCHANTS
DECEIVING THE PUBLIC
The merchants of Fairbanks and Chena have succeeded
this fall in deceiving quite a number of miners coming to
this district as to the real conditions existing here. They
have been busy circulating the reports that provisions at
this place were much higher than in their cities, and ad
vising all who intended coming here to buy their outfits
before they left and take them along, as by doing so they
would be able to save considerable money.
This would be very good were it true, but it happens
that just the reverse is the case. One prospector, who was
talked into buying his outfit at Chena looked into the
prices when he arrived here, and was mad clear through
when he found how he had been jobbed. On his invoice it
showed that he had paid 15 cents for sugar that sells here
for 12l, $8 a case for cream that sells here for $7.50, 50
cents for butter that sells here for 45 cents, and several
other items were listed at prices above the Hot Springs
quotations. In addition to paying a higher price for his
goods, he paid the freight to this point, which amounted
to about $1 per hundred pounds extra, bringing the cost
of his outfit far above the price for which it could be pur
chased here.
Goods are short in Fairbanks this year, and the prices
charged are higher than for the last three years, so the peo
pie of Hot Springs may consider themselves lucky tha
there is plenty here, and the prices will be correspondingly
low.
$1,500 RECOVERED
FROM GIBSON
On Monday Commissioner V. L. Bev
ington received a telegram from the
marshal at Fairbanks stating that 9500
of the' money embezzled by Gibson had
been located at Emery, Cal., and $1500
at Halifax, all of which was being
transfered to that office by mail.
The 9500 which was sent to Mrs. J.
Sweet, an aunt of Gibson’s, consisted of
a collection of nuggets which belonged
to the Nicholas Nelson estate, and was
sent by registered mail from Chena.
This fact was ascertained by Mr. Bev
inglon during his recent visit to Fair
banks, and steps were immediately
taken to secure the gold upon arrival
at its destination.
It is not known here how trace of the
91500 which was sent to Halifax was
secured,"but it is supposed to have been
traced through the postoffice.
It is estimated that Gibson had about
$3000 at the time he absconded. When
captured he had about 9200 on his per
son; he had given 9300 to a law firm in
Fairbanks as attorney fees, which they
refused to keep and turned over to Mr.
Bevington, and the $2000 now on the
way to Fairbanks will leave the short
age about 9500.
The work of the marshal’s office in
not only capturing the criminal but re
covering the money as well, is worthy
of commendation, and shows good worl
on the part of the officers in charge o
this case. _
Party Given
on Thursday
A delightful party was given Thurs
day by Mrs. Helen Hayner and Mrs. J
Price at the latter’s residence on th<
North side. A delightful time was en
joyed by all the ladies present. Dainty
refreshments were served during th<
afternoon, and all regreted the arriva
of the hour for departure. In th<
guessing contest Mrs. J. W. Ward woi
the first prize, and Mrs. V. L. Beving
ton earried away the second. Thos<
present were:
Mrs. Geo. L. Morrison, Mrs. J. Lavin
Mrs. V. L. Bevington, Mrs. J. W
Ward, Mrs. W. Sam Clark, Mrs. W. H
Brown, Mrs. Dr. Chas. D. Carter, Mrs
J. F. Drake, Mrs. Grimes, Mrs. H. Sal
lander, Mrs. M. J. McNeil, Mrs. E. J
Ives, Mrs. Nelana, Mrs. Helen Hayner
aud Mrs. J. Price.
George Shea, of Nome, has been appointed as chief deputy
marshal at Fairbanks by Marshal Love.
The town of Taft, in the Philippine islands, was destroyed by
the typhoon which swept over that vicinity last week. Several
lives were lost, and only about a dozen building were left standing.
It has been announced by the campaign managers that Biyari
will make his last speech in the campaign at Omaha on the night
before the election. Special trains will be run to that city on all
the railroads, and an immense crowd will be there to hear his last
arguments.
The reason for the splendid work of Chance, the twirler who
won the deciding game for the National league pennant from New
York, is given as the result of a telegraqa he received from his
wife the day of the game just before he went on the diamond, re
minding him that it was the anniversary of their wTedding, and for
him to “make good.” Chance communicated the contents of the
message to every player on the team and told them he was going
to pitch as he had never pitched before, and all promised him sup
port to their utmost. Chance and the whole team kept their words
and the game they played was wonderful, giving them the victory
and the pennant.
In a letter received by a Seattle banker, Reynolds, the pro.
moter of the Alaska Home railroad, says he is being prosecuted
by the trusts that control Alaska. He says that at the time the
suit was commenced against him the road was in good shape, and
would have been earning money in a short time had it not been for
the unwarranted attack upon him.
The work of rebuilding the famous Cliff house in San Fran
cisco, which was destroyed by the earthquake in that city over two
years ago, was started last Saturday. The Cliff house was one of
the most famops pleasure resorts on the Pacific coast, and before
its destruction was visited by thousands daily. Work has also
been commenced on a new city hall on the site occupied by the old
one. The new building will not be near as costly as the one de
stroyed.
Brooding over family troubles, which he saw no way of rem
edying, Dan Hart, a protege of Mark Hanna, shot and killed him
self on Saturday last in Chicago. His suicide came as a shock to
his friends, to the most of whom he appeared as cheerful as ever,
only a few, with whom he was most intimate, suspecting that he
was in any way troubled. ,
The National Waterways convention which was held in Chi
cago adjourned last Saturday afternoon after the members had
pledged themselves not to vote or work for any candidate for
political office who would not assist in building a waterway from
the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, which is deemed a commer
cial necessity.
Harry Starr, a Tacoma youth, who accidentally shot and
killed his ,uncle recently with a gun that “wasn’t loaded,” has been
exonerated by a jury.
The Tombstone Consolidated Mines Company, of Tombstone,
Ariz., whose water tank was dynamited last Saturday, have their
detectives working on the case, and expect to arrest the guilty
within the week. The crime is supposed to be the work of several
lately-discharged employes.
Henry Watterson, the famous editor of the Louisville Courier
Journal, is displeased with the conduct of the campaign thus far,
saying that all he can see is merely the airing of family affairs.
Nominee Hisgen, candidate for president on the Independence
League ticket, accompanied by Wm. R. Hearst, left San Fran
cisco last Saturday for Seattle. Hisgen and Hearst are making a
strenuous campaign on the coast, and promise -to surprise the peo
ple on election day.
Mrs. Eib, a Philadelphia woman high in the society of that
city, attempted to hang herself on a bedpost last Saturday. She
is supposed to be slightly demented, and will be transfered to a
sanitarium.
The celebration of Founders’ week, which was held in Phila
delphia last week, ended on Saturday by a parade of historical
floats. The pageant was very elaborate, and evoked much praise
from all who witnessed it.
Much Building
Now in Progress
There is much building in Hot
Springs this week, and every
day sees cabins completed and
others begun. Everybody is
preparing for the winter and the
architecture of some of the cab
ins is truly amazing. They are
built in all shapes and sizes and
of materials in infinite variety,
varying from lumber to cotton
wood poles. There are however
some very fiine cabins being built
that are a credit to the city, and
Stanley House..
Home for the Miner and Bnsiness Man. Frank B. Stanley, Prop.
< HOT SPRINGS’NEWEST HOTEL >
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 customer^.
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.
Oar Single Spring Beds for $1 and Bunks lor 50c
Are clean, warm and guaranteed sleep producers
New Pool Table Just Installed
WHEN IN TOWN 6IVE US A CALL
AND BE CONVINCED
Discovery Roadhouse
JIM DRUMMOND, PROP.
Good, Clean, Comfortable Beds.
Warm Horse and Dog Stables
HO BAR SULLIVAN CITY
more will probably be finished
before the cold weather is here
to stay.
A woman on a train entering Mil
waukee asked the conductor how long
the cars stopped at the Union station.
He replied: “Madam, we stop just four
minutes, from two to two, to two two.”
The woman turned so her companion
and said: “I wonder if he thinks he's
the whistle on the engine.”
Tag Envelopes at this office.
J. SMITH,
EXCLUSIVE SHOE SHOP
All Kinds of Footwear at Reasonable Prices
Shoes Repaired
HOT SPRINGS, AKA.
HOT SPRINGS
Barber
Shop
Matt Stewart, Prop.
Hair Cutting,
Shaving and
Scalp
Treatment
SHAMPOOING
With the Famous
Hot Springs water
direct from springs,
Is the host tonic
for jroor hair. Try
It.
HOT SniNGS HOTEL.
HENRY RODEN,
Attorney at Law
Fairbanks, Aka.
Office: First Ave. and Cushman St.
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