HOT SPRINGS POST
One Dollar Per Month.
HOT SPRINGS, ALASKA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1908.
Two Bits a Throw.
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MONUMENT
TO SHERIDAN
Washington* Nov. 27.- Presi
dent Roosevelt was the principal
speaker at the unveiling of the
monument to Gen. Phil Sheridan
today. He spoke at length upon
the bravery and military shrewd
ness of this famous cavalry offi
cer, and said that he ranked we 11
in the "front as one of the great
• est generals of the world.
TO REVISE
THE TARIFF
Washington, Nov. 27.-Speaker
Joseph Cannon said today that in
his opinion it was necessary that
the tariff be revised at the next
session of congress, and he
thought it would be the first big
job that would be tacked by the
new congress.
Abe Attell
Loses Decision
Los Angeles, Nov. 27—Freddie
Welsh defeated Abe Attell here
last night, getting the decision
in the fifteenth round.
All through the fight Welsh
showed superior skill and train
ing to his opponent and from a
spectator’s viewpoint the contest
was very unsatisfactory.
Thinks Well
of the District
J. W. McCormack arrived here from
Fairbanks last wuek and will remain
here for about a month. He reports
conditions in Fairbanks as not up to
the usual standard this year but ex
pects things will brighten up after the
holidays.
Mr. McCormack started for Sullivan
creek this week, but before leaving
the city he inquired the way from J.
E. Baker. The latter drew him a map
of the roads, and although Jack swears
he followed the map carefully, he found
himself at Eureka creek when he quit
walking. Since then he and Baker
walk on opposite sides of the street.
Mr. McCormack is very much im
pressed with this district and will make
4t tour of all the creeks before return
ing to Fairbanks
Cow Miller
Drives to Town
H. I. (Cow) Miller arrived in the city
Thursday morning from Fairbanks with
freight for J. A. Chute and baggage
belonging to several of the persons who
walked down during the past week.
Miller reports Fairbanks as unusually
quiet, but says there will be more ac
tivity later in the season. There is
much more snow in that part of the
■country than in this vicinity, and
freight is being moved rapidly to all
the creeks.
He reports a large number of people
■as talking of coming to this district as
soon as the trails are better in this di
rection. He says that J. A. Chute wfll
be a passenger on the stage that should
arrive here tomorrow night. This dis
trict, he declares, is very much talked
about in the upper city, and there will
no doubt be many men with money
here during the winter. “Cow” is
suffering from a severe attack of the
grip when he arrived here, but is now
feeling, much better. He is not fully
decided as jet whether he will remain
here or return to Fairbanks.
Another Oleaster.
New York, Nov. 27.—The Panama
steamer Finance was rammed and in
stantly sunk by a White Star liner oil
Sandy ‘Hook during a dense fog last
night.
The report was received by wireless
last night and the number of deaths is
as yet uncertain. Both steamers claim
they were running at slow speed and
sounding fog signals at the time of the
acoident.
The Finance was hit amidships and
went to the bottom instantly.
“SWIFTWATER BILL”
MARRIED AGAIN
Eighteen- Year-Old Spokane Stenographer Wins the Often- Won
Hand of Alaska’s Morbidly Matrimonial Miner.
Are to Spend Honeymoon in Europe
Spokane, Nov. 27.—Swiftwater Bill Gates, of Alaskan
fame, was yesterday married to Miss Sadelle Mercier, a
handsome stonographer of this city. The young lady is
only 18 years of age, and her mother runs the Webster
hotel, where the groom w^s rooming. Swiftwater had been
living in the house only a short time when he became at
tracted by the pretty girl, and immediately began to pay
her marked attention. The young lady reciprocated, and
in despite of her mother’s objections, they were married.
The newly-manied couple will leave immediately for
Europe on their honeymoon and will spend three months
touring the continent, after which Gates says he will go to
Alaska and get some more money, which he says can easily
be made in the northern country.
British Steamer
Burns at Malta
Malta, Nov. 27.—The big liner Sardina, enroute from
Liverpool to eastern points, caught fire this morning just
outside the harbor. There was a large crew and two hun
dred passengers aboard, and almost without warning the
fire swept the entire length of the vessel, and most of those
on deck were forced to jump overboard to save themselves
from the flames.
A strong gale was blowing at the time of the fire, but
the burning boat was sighted from the shore and every tug
and boat in the harbor went to the rescue of the unfortu
nate vessel. Before they could arrive on the scene, how
ever, the officers of the Sardina had managed to head her
towards the shore and beached her. After the boat struck
the shore many made their way to land, but a large number
were imprisoned in the burning hull and suffered horrible
deaths.
It is not known as yet how many persons perished as a
result of the wreck, but it is supposed that the fatalities
will number at least one hundred and fifty. The fire was
caused by spontaneous combustion, and originated in the
coal bunkers. The boat is practically destroyed, and it is
tfibright no attempt will be made to save her.
Malta, Nov. 27.--Later details conceening the wreck of
the steamer Sardina shows that immediately after the fire
was discovered a scene of the wildest disorder occurred.
The passengers, who were mostly Arabs, were panic strick
en and made a rush for the boats with the intention of
leaving the vessel immediately. The officers and crew took
steps to prevent this move, when many of the Arabs drew
knives and a bloody fight ensued, which was only stopped
by the approaching flames.
The cause of thd rapid spread of the flames is now
given as the result of the explosion of a large quantity of
naphtha which the vessel had aboard. The loss of life if
placed at 125.
Hungary Wants More Territory
Vienna, Nov. 27.—Taking advantage of the Balkan
entanglement, Hungary is openly preparing to annex many
of the smaller states touching on her borders, change her
capital, and unite them all under one king. It is thought
that if some fair government is proposed to most of these
small independent countries, they would be glad to unite
and form a central government of some strength, as their
existence is now rather precarious and is only rendered pos
sible by the jealousy of the European powers.
Paris, Nov. 27.—A band of Servians was attacked by
Milo A. Root Is Down and Out
Seattle, Nov. 27.—Milo A. Root, associate justice of
the state supreme court of Washington, has resigned his
position on the bench. There is an investigation now
being made by a special committee as to certain unsavory
charges against the judge as to his connection with ex-Su
preme Judge Gordon, until recently an attorney for the
Great Northern railway, and whose accounts are alleged to
be about $50,000 to the bad. Root’s resignation is lookec
upon as very unfavorable to him at this particular time,
Ho says that while he is absolutely innocent of any wrong
doing, as charged by his enemies, the distrust they hav<
caused to exist against him renders his usefulness as a judg<
at an end, and he prefers to retire now rather than be tfcu
object of an endless attack.
Hayti Now Enjoys a Revolution
Washington, Nov. 28—In response to the request os the Amer
ican consul at Port au Prince the government today ordered the
cruiser Tacoma to proceed at once to Hayti where the interests of
American residents will be protected.
The revolution in that country is now in full progress and the
presence of an American warship is deemed necessary.
On Tuesday the American, British and German^ legations at
Mrs. Grimes
as Hostess
Mrs. Grimes entertained a number of
ladies Tuesday afternoon in the hotel
parlors. A very pleasant time was had
by all the ladies who passed the time
away playing cards and talking about
kimonos. The luncheon was served in
the dining room and was a most delici
ous repast, receiving the praise of all
the guests.
Those present were: Mrs. J. F. Drake,
Mrs. Krouch, Mrs. F. A. Hall, Mrs. R.
Moseley, Mrs. E. J. Ives, Mrs. V. L.
Bevington, Mrs. M. Charlton, Mr*. G.
Port au prince asked for warships from their respective govern
ments to protect the interests of their citizens in case of a revolu
tion. Conditions are very serious and hostilities between the op
posing parties are liable to start at any time.
Edward Stollwagon, a banker of Washington, has been ap
pointed chairman of the inaugural committee.
5. Brown, Mrs. W. Sam Clark, Mrs.
6. L. Morrison, Mrs. J. W. Ward, Mrs.
J, Lavin, Mrs. H. Sellander, Mrs. Dr.
Charles D. Carter, Mrs. J. F. Nellany,
Mrs. R. W. Calderhead, Mrs. J. Price,
Mrs. H, Hayner, and Mrs. Grimes.
.A. Elnisley was registered at the
Stanley House yesterday.
Doc. and Jim Farrell will leave in
few days for Killarney creek wher
they will start work on the Millio
Dollar Bar, in which they are intei
ested.
Mrs. Carvelson of Kempervllle wa
in Hot Springs Thursday to attend th
Kimono ball.
a detachment of Austrian troops near Bosnia yesterday,
and twenty were killed. The result is that the Servians
are wrought up to a great pitch of excitement, and demand
that the government declare war instantly.
Belgrade, Nov. 27.—Seventeen carloads of coin were
taken from the national banks of this city to Fortnish yes
terday. This move was made as it is feared that Austria it
about to make a raid on this city, and it is desirable tlial
this money should be in a safe place.
PRESIDENT
CASTRO ILL
Caracas, Ven., Nov. 27.—Pres
ident Castro jails today for Bor
deaux where he will undergo an
operation for an abscess of the
kidneys. The President has been
feeling very badly for some time
and it was only lately that a cor
rect diagnosis of his trouble was
made. His friends are very much
worried over the outcome of the
operation, but Castro does not
seem to be much impressed with
its seriousness.
KETCHELL
WINS OUT
San Francisco, Nov. 27.—Last
night in one of the fastest fights
ever witnessed in this city, Kid
Ketch ell won from Papke in the
eleventh round, putting the boy
to sleep with a straight left to
the jaw.
The fight was fast tnd furious
from the start and the result was
in doubt up to the ninth round
when the superiority of the Kid
began to be apparent and his vic
tory was seen to be the matter
of only several rounds at the
most.
Both fighters scored several
knockdowns and in the fourth
Papke put Ketchell to the floor
twice, the latter taking the count
both time?. In both cases, howT
ever, he came up fresh and ap
parently did not suffer any dam
age irom the hard blows.
In the last round Ketchell put
Papke to the mat twice in suc
cession, but each time the game
little fellow came to his feet look
ing for more. The third time,
Ketchell sent in a straight left
, to the jaw, the impact of which
could be heard over the entire
house, and which effectaully put
Papke to sleep.
Late Arrivals From
“Headofnavigation”
J. Fred Struthers and J. John
Dwyer, of Chena, members of
the Tanana Trading Co., arrived
! in the city last Thursday. Both
; gentlemen expect to remain here
about ten days or two weeks be
fore returning to the “headof
navigation, ” and today they are
1 looking after their interests on
Sullivan creek. They express
themselves as well pleased with
the country.
. A. B, Xmas Tree
; . Next Big Event
The local camp of the Arctic Broth
erhood is now completing plans for a
, dance and entertainment s to be held
in this City on Christmas eve. The
> entertainment will consist of quartette,
recitations and solos by local talent,
and a mammoth Christmas tree upon
which the guests will each find a pres
ent. After the tree has been despoiled
of all the good things it will be re
moved and the remainder of the even
ing will be given to the dance.
The committee in charge is hard at
work in their endeavor to provide a
good time for all who attend, and from
present indications they will be very
successful.
Jim Layin left this week for his
i roadhouse on Duggan creek, where he
9 now has everything almost in readiness
a for catering to the traveling public.
>• For the past week Mr. Lav in has been
freighting supplies to his hostelry, and
has his complete outfit now at that,
i plaee. Mrs. Lavin will join her bu#
3 band at that place about the first of the
year.