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Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
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 lay on part of that claim.
 Four pans were taken, the aggregate value of which was $179.75. Three of the pans ran s40.Oo each, while the fourth went s5e.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,
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
EDWARD VII.
 SICK AGAIN

London, Dec. 18.---King Ed. ward is reported as being very i'll and great uneasiness is felt as to his 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 signs of uneasiness are mani tested by them.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
GULL "!

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 theprice is right. Enough said, come and see us.
 Thanking you for your patronage in the past, wishing you Merry Xmas and Happy New Year.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
Building Bridge
 at kemperviIle

The citizens of Kemperville are building 8 bridge this week across & small creek which empties into the slough in front of the Howard House.
 MI. McVicker hauled the logs and furnished the slabs necessary for it's 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.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
MARSHAL LOVE
 IN FAIRBANKS

Fairbanks, Dec. IS. 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. He 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.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
WIRELE FOR
 FORT YUKON

Washington, Dec. IS. It is very probable that a wireless station will be installed by the government at Fort Yukon dur ing the coming year. The sue 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 big gap between plants.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
TOM LONGBOAT
 TO RUN AGAIN

New York, Dec. IS. -.- 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 2. The Indian is big fav. orite on account Of the splendid form in which he finished in his race with the Italian.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
RAY HAS
 RESIGNED

Fairbanks, Dec. IS. --- Henry Ray, who has been deputy re- corder in the commissioners office here for the past five years, was forced to resign this week, and Arthur. Phslan has been named as his successor.
 Judge Miller, who has been acting as commissioner during the absence of Goodwin, steps aside to make room for the latter, who will arrive here this week to resume his duties.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
Shortest Day
 in the Year

Monday, December Fist 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 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.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
Dance Thursday Night.

Avery pleasant dance was held on Thursday evening in order to give sev- eral visiting members of the signal corps chance to meet the ladies of the city. The affair was gotten up on the spur of the moment and it was not until after 6 o'clock that, the people were notified of the intended dance. In spite of the short notice & fair sized crowd congregated, and good time was had by all.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
Changes in OfficiaId0x11

Jere Cousby and Dad" Henderson who have just re- turned from the outside, say that Goodwin who panied Judge Reid from Valdez will be again appointed commissioner This to be the general opinion of people here and the belief further strengthened by the resignation of the present commissioner, Miller.
 Dad" Karshner Hot Springs pioneer rancher, arrived here Wednesday evening where he juror.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19

Fairbanks Dec. 18.Phil North the only local deputy marshal who held under the appointment of Marshal Love- has resigned 1t is believed by many that his resg nation forced although this is denied by both North and the marshal's office.
 Deputy Recorder Carlson, in the commissioners ohice has also resigned The for his action has made public.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
VENEZUELA AT> WAR
 WITH HOLLAND

and the entire population enlist in the army Recruiting offices open and recruits offered fast they be handled President Castro until the most popular in the country has lost all caste and it probable that his office will be declared vacant and elected The for his decline in popularity
 that many believe he of the crisis which would arise between the two countries and deliberately abandoned his post of duty his sickness being only blind which he used to desert
 the complications which the sez The Venezuelan minister says that his will action the until they have received full nstruc tiens from President Castro who is now in France
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
To Take Time
 on Short Day

The following telegram was given to the Post for publication yesterday:
 'On December Fist 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, 7:33:34; 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 of the same as at noon."
 Hot Springs has Valdez time so when your watch shows 7:33:34 p. m. the sun will bs just starting on it's long journey to the north.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
LOnQbOaf Beats Ifalian

New York, Dec. 1S-Tom Longboat the Canadian Indian beat Dorando the Italian the Marathon Madison Square garden Thursday night Dorando led yards end of the me but collapsed in the twenty when sight of the finish Dorando entered the original Mara thon in Greece last although he finished first he disqualified by the judges bis
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19

onds who assisted him the n although such action could have had effect the This gave the decision the American Hayes and Hayes that the America Several weeks he the American and easily demonstrated his superiority by defeating him the dstence the Marathon then ranged with Longboat him
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
Herb Wilson Divorced

married the outside but it appears they lived hap oily together and divorce proceedings started by both within six months of their marriage The terms of the d not known her but it supposed that since the
 divorce granted to him. he escapes paying any money Wilson expected arrive Fairbanks within weeks
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19

Fairbanks, Dec. ls.-Herb Wilson, the Cleary creek operator and partner of Jack Ross secured divorce from his wife at Seattle this week.
 Wilson met his divorced wife Miss Beulah Hawkins, in Fairbanks where she stenographer in the Wash gton Alaska bank little over year ago they were
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19

Father Monroe, of Fairbanks, was in Hot Springs Sunday enroute to Nulato. Mass was held here on Sunday morn ing, at which large number of citi- zens were present.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
Judge Reid Ready for Business

Fairbanks Dec 18Judge Reid arrived here this week the trail from Valdez himself being get back to his duties He that from hard w be the order of things for the and he expects the docket in short order He reports having had pleasant trip the outside and that Alaska talked
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19

M. s. Johnson, proprietor of the road house at Littlo Beauty, has recovered from a slight illness with which he was afflicted last week.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19

his way to Gulkana, where he will work on the new telegraph line which the government is putting in between that point and Valdez.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
Papke and Kelly Fight a Draw

opponents blows and he looked like easy winner the twelfth round however Kelly got very busy Papke
 sandst chasing him all the ring the remainder of the fight James J. Corbe of the decision popular claiming that Kelly
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19

Los Angeles Dec 18-Bly Papke and Hugo Kelly fought lively to draw here last Tuesday before large audience The fight lasted twenty five rounds and lively moment of the contest For the first eleven rounds the fight all of Papke he seemed land will easily avoided his
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19

George Mcleod and Willis R. Bridges, two of the signal corps boys, were in the city the past few days from Tansua. They left on their return yesterday morning.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19

than beore and that only beginning it's place the great mining cenes of the states He he has been given that this authorize
 the establishment of the Fourth judicial division that did all in his while the outside demonstrate the necessity of such action
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19

Mrs. D. McCrimmon arrived on the stage Saturday from Fairbanks and joined her husband here. Mr. McCrim-
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19
Governor Asks for New Division

Washington, Dec 18-Gov Hoggatt Alaska has filed his report among other he establishment fourth judicial district The necessity for this action made plain by the Governor who the dis
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19

advantages which interior of Alaska aborng of there being resident judge The quite lengthy and shows that Alaska making and is requiring more congressional recognition each --
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19

Arthur Gepford, of the Club saloon on Sullivan, was B visitor in Hot Springs "wednesday.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19

Corporal Upbush, from Fort Gibbon, passed through Hot Springs Sunday on
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19

Peter Mackenzie was visitor in the city on Tuesday.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19

Anton Salanski, of Sullivan, was in Hot Springs on business last Tuesday.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19

mon is located on Sullivan, and they left for that creek Monday morning.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19

Washington, Dec 18-Late advices state that has been declared between Holland and Venezuela and that hoses may be expected to at any time. This has not yet been notified by either of the that has begun but it is generally known in diplomatic circles.
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19

Washington Dec 16t is reported here that Holland has seized Venezuelan vessels and that state of exists the nations No particulars of the seizures obtained and the representatives of the countries this city
Hot Springs post., 1908-12-19

Caracas Dec 1S-War with Holland has been de- cared and the people in frenzy of patriotic aror On all sides the bands playing and soldiers marching
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
OINGE[ IN DIRE
FINANCIAL PINCH
Widely Known Capitalist Caught
in Late Money Furry in
the East
William II. Croker, Holding
Many Unpaid Notes, May
Take Big Cement Works
Continued From Page /

company stock and at about the same
time he sold Fernwood. his beautiful
estate in the Piedmont hills. The
money from the Oakland home went
into residence in San Francisco and
mansion in New York The Contra
Costa water stock brought a great rev.
enue. which was invested partly in a
paiatial home and thousands of acres
OF land near Redwood City. So eX-
tensive were the Dingee purchases near
Redwood that the belief grew that he
had secured all the available water
sheds in San Mateo county.
Later 5000 acres OF the Redwood
property were sold to a real estate
agency, but the payments were not met
and Dingee was compelled to take over
the property again. Since then he has
been selling it of in small lots.
Dingee's ready cash was employed
I'm the purchase or two cement proper
ties I'm the Dehgh valley in Pennsyl
Nania and for the continuance Of the
work at the Standard Portland cement
company at Vallejo Junction. the Santa
Cruz company and the Eureka slate
COMPANY
Friends Of Dingce stated yesterday
that his eipbarra ssment was merely
temporary 1t was asserted that as
soon as the Croker interests took over
the Davenport plant work would be
resumed and all outstanding obliga-
tions met. With the funds which this
transaction viii bring him. it is as
serted tkat Dingee viii be able to
finance his other undertakings salts
factorily
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
BANK WRECKER DIES
IN SING SING PRISON
Convict Was Sentenced for His
Remarkable High Finance"
Operations

NEW YORK, Nov. lS.-David Roths-
child, president OF the Federal bank Of
this city. which was closed in 1904 by
the banking department, died in Sing
Sing prison today, where he was serv-
ing sentence for his connection with
one Of the most remarkable instances
OF high finance" ever known here. He
still had a year and a half to serve
Rothschild was charged with misap-
propriating 100000 Of the banks
funds. At the time Of the Federal bank
failure the Globe security company, an
other OF Rothschild's concerns also
failed Hundreds Of small investors in
the central states bought bonds from
the Globe under promise OF high rates
Of interest and these lost practically all
their money The Federal bank did
business with small merchants and
manufacturers Of the east side of New
York, and its failure ruined many of
them.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
VICTIMS TO CHECK
EVERETT SHORTAGE
Stetson-Renner Draying Com
pany to Go Over Cashiers
Books Today
Former State Senator Said to
Have Swept George Renner's
Personal Account

To ascertain just how large is the
shortage of former State Senator
Daniel Fl. Everett, for 10 years cashier
and secretary of the Stetson- -Renner
draying company, and to determine
what action will be taken with regard
to the absent employe, a meeting of
the members of the firm will be held
today.
The meeting viii be held at 2 o'clock
this afternoon, either a. the Office of
George Renner, 300 East street. or at
"a Washington street 1t will be at
tended by George Renner, his son.
George Renner jr and James McNab.
All the possible information which
can be disentangled from the confu-
sion of Everetts book keeping will be
laid before these three members of
the draying company.
The question of Everetts ability to
make good the shortage will be con
sidered and the advisability of insti-
tuting criminal proceedings will be
debated On the latter subject no de-
cision has yet been reached, according
to the elder Renner.
we have made demand on Everett
for a settlement, said Renner yes
terday but thus far he has given us
no answer and has not intimated TO
US what he means to do. if he means to
do anything, toward making the short
age good.
Personally [ do not think that Ev-
erett is in a position to make good.
We have not heard from him for five
days, but l understand that he is at
St Helena in Napa county. l do not
think that Everett Will be at our meet
ing tomorrow.
In answer TO a question as to how
much of the firms money was missing,
Renner volunteered the following ex-
PLANTATION:
Il received state warrants aggregat-
ing s5,146S0 in July last as final pay
ment for cleaning East street up to the
time my contract with the harbor com
missioners terminated. l deposited ii
with the Stetson- Renner company, for
they We're then acting as my bankers
They sent it to the Crocker national
bank, and while it was put in the COM
mon deposit it was my personal funds.
'On September 2S last l said to
Everett: L am ready to settle with
YOU drew $500 for my personal use.
I loaned friend $4,000. / also took a
check for s946.S0. This totaled S5,146.S0,
the amount which l had with the firms
account.
The same day Everett gave Stetson
a tag showing a deposit of $4,000 to
the firms credit in the same bank.
The 81 900 check was protested. There
was $2.2 in the firms account. but
there seems to have been clean sweep
of my account l know that much is
gone. L don't know how much more"
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
MADAME NORDICA OPENS
NEW SALT LAKE THEATER
The COIoniaB Handsome $350,000
Structure, Hears Singer at
Initial Performance

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah, Nov. IS
The Colonial. Salt Lakes new sS50,000
hreproof playhouse, was formally
opened tonight Nine. Lillian Nordica
being the initial attraction. The seat
ing capacity of the theater is nearly
1900, and it was packed with a fash
iOnable audience.
Previous to the performance congrat-
ulatory addresses were delivered by
Governor John c. Cutler, Mayor Brans-
ford. Calvin Heilig. president. and John
Cort. secretary. of the Northwestern
theatrical association, Messrs. Cort and
Heilig having a Is year lease of the
new amusement resort.
The building is of modern construc-
tion and the stage is one of the largest
and most completely equipped in the
country, it's capacity being great
enough for the most elaborate scenic
productions. The interior of the new
playhouse is decorated in white and
gold. 1t will handle the Cort and Heilig
productions
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
CATHOLIC CONGRESS ON
MISSIONS PLANS WORK
Advance of Church in America
to Higher Position in Coun-
ellis Is Advocated

CHICAGO, Nov. 10.-Extension of the
influence Of the church through mis-
sions at home and abroad was the cen
trsl theme OF discussion at the closing
sessions today OF the First Roman
Catholic missionary congress. which for
three days has held the attention Of
prelates and laymen. Papers on The
1.symsn's Opportunity missions as q
Unifer" Our Five Million Tnmi-
grants" THE Philippines" and oh
stacles 70 Be Overcome" preceded gen
ersl discussion Of the missionary idea
The advance OF the Roman Catholic
church in America to a position in the
church councils on a parity with other
nations was the keynote of addresses
by speakers who outlined the steps
necessary TO be taken in the movement
inaugurated by the missionary con-
gress.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
GAR RESTORES GRAND
DUKE CYRIL TO FAVOR
Telegram Received at Funeral
of Alexis and Due to His
InterCeSsiOn

PARIS. Nov. 1S.-The funeral of the
Grand Duke Alexis of Russia, uncle of
Emperor Nicholas, who died here No
vember "A, took place today and
was accompanied by the traditional
pomp of the Russian church. Members
of the diplomatic corps were present.
The body was placed on board a train
for shipment to St Petersburg
The death of Alexis has resulted in
the reinstatement of the Grand Duke
Cyril, eldest son of Grand Duke Vlad-
imir. in the imperial favor Cyril was
stripped of his honors and exiled from
Russia following his marriage in 1905
with the divorced Grand Duchess Vic
toria of Hesse. Alexis frequently had
interceded with Emperor Nicholas in
Cyrifs behalf Last night while the
mourners We're assembled in the death
chamber to attend mass Cyril received
a telegram from Emperor Nicholas
authorizing him to resume his former
position at court
The emperor said he did this ito
please the immortal soul of his uncle
Cyril accompanied the body of Alexis
to St Petersburg
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
ON TRIAL FOR MURDER,
S0BS WHEN COUP IS MADE
Stained Garments Are Shown at
Trial and Alleged Slayer
Breaks Down
SPECIAL DISPATCH no THE CALL

SAN JOSE. Nov. IS.-Dominguez vi
ezra. on trial for the murder of Fran
cisco Medina. broke down completely
in the court room this morning and
wept like a child when the stained gar
ments which ne wore on July i of
last year the date on which Medina
lost his life. We're shown the jury by
Deputy Sheriff Mulhall
The officer stated that on the morn
ing OF the crime after he had made an
investigation Of the condition of the
murdered man and the surroundings
he went TO Nierra's home and after
placing the man under arrest. made 4
search OF the house and picked up a
pair of OVeralls and some undercloth-
ing which were exhibited today. These
he kept at his Office and the attorneys
Tor the defendant did not know Of their
existence Both Nierra and his wife
sobbed aloud when the clothing was
produced
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
MILL CrRR Arro sPEEnERs

NAPA, Nov. 1S.-At the meeting Of
the city council Of Napa today reports
were made by councilmen that auto
mobilists were disregarding the ordi-
nance which limits the speed of auto
mobiles in the city limits to 10 miles an
hour. The chairman of the police COM
cial officers to be on watch on the
streets and see that the safety of pedes-
trians was not interfered with. The
officers will be provided with stop
watches and will note the speed of au-
tOmobiles being driven about the city
as to whether they exceed the 10 mile
an hour limit.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
GRANDNEPHEWS LOSE
IN GOETZ CONTEST
Death of Their Father Before
Joseph Goetz Costs Them
Interest in 100000 Estate

Under decision handed down by
Judge Coffey yesterday five of the
grandnephews of Joseph Goetz who
died July /, 1907, leaving about S40O, :
900, are debarred from participating in
the estate. The unfortunate quintet are
Maurice, Jules. Francois, George and
Sr.. nephew of the decedent. In his
will Goetz left $4,000 to Jules Lesage
Sr,, but Lesage died before the dece-
dent The five sons of Jules Lesag ge
filed a petition to have the $4,000
willed TO their deceased father distrib-
uted among them. Judge Coffey, how
ever, construed section of the will to
mean that in the event of the death Of
any devisee his share should revert to
the estate. Goetz lert no children and
his estate will be divided among his
nepbews and nieces.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
INSURANCE AGAINST
INSANITY PROPOSED
English Company Offers to Pro-
vide Income for Demented
Policy Holder
SPECIAL DISPATCH 10 THE CALL

LONDON, Nov. Is.-A novel de-
parture has been taken by an English
Insurance company-that OF issuing
policies against insanity Seeing that
one IN every 2S0 persons in the United
Kingdom is certified to be insane, the
company is OF opinion that il will find
p large number Of clients anxious to
insure against such a melancholy con
tingency in their own case
For a premium Of $3.50 per annum
the company viii guarantee a payment
at the rate Of $500 "A year during the
period OF insanity up to five years, or
for a premium OF IS to pay $500 a year
COR an unlimited period
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
BRokER SETTLES CLAM

DENVER. Nov. IS-A noIle PROSE-
oui was entered by the district attorney
today in the criminal court in the case
of clint .. Heath. the broker. charged
with embezzlement Of about $4,000
from Mrs. Mary il. Hustled. after he
had settled her claim by the payment Of
$4,000. Heath was convicted of en-
bezziennent September 20 last but a
new trial was granted on technicality
He was arrested in Los Angeles last
summer several months after he had
disappeared from this city.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
80 cHANGE FoR srGAR

WASHINGTON. Nov. IS.-Mer bers of
the WAYS and means committee said
privately today that there would he no
change in tho sugar schedule. Sugar
now pays about $50 600 600 into the
treasury ard this revenue is needed
II is also probable that the citrus fruit
schedule viii stand unchanged.