The Ketchikan miner., 1908-05-30
Tn l1rrct Q K has returned from


 ercises at the Hall tomorrow alter noon.
 The Princess May is due from the North at midnight.
 Mr. Henry J. Hare, who for the past year and half has been at Cal der, will leave on the May tonigl for Bostor.
 Miss Hayward will arrive this even- ing from Cape Caamano, after closing the government school for the prest mt year.
 John Wick came in from Hadley yesterday, registering at the Cornell. He returned this mo, ming on the Lilly.
 Mir. Henry Wilke. who arrived on the Dolphin yesterday, is from the Scandinavian- A merican Bank in Seat tie. He vii spend the summer in and about Ketchikan.
 The Jefferson is scheduled to sail from Seattle Saturday night.
 The Seattle sailed last night from Seattle and should be here Sunday morning.
 Mr. B...A. Eardley of Dolomi. ac- companied by Mrs. Eardley and their daughter Alma, came in on the Ella Rohlffs last night and will spend a few days in town.
 The Bertha passed northbound this morning without stopping.
 The Jeanie went through bound for the North last night, with two big scows in tow.
 Practically all the local stores Twill be closed all day tomorrow until p. m., when they will open to allow the purchase of necessary supplies fer Sunday.
 L. R. Porter of the Loring Hatch cry registered at the Cornell yester- day, and left on the south on the Humboldt today.
 From Wednesdays Daily
 Thos. Keefe left this morning for Juneau, on the Dolphin.
 In respon Sc to many inquiries as to the rumGred big deal on for the Good TO property in Karta Bay, the Miner will say that it has delayed announce ment of the prospective transfer until the details we,e fully arranged and could be stated authoritatively It is enough to announce at present that such deal is not only on, but that there is every prospect that it will he carried through to a successful con- clusion, with perhaps greater results to the District as a whole, than any deal that has ever been made here in the past. The principals are expected here within a few days, and when their inspectionn is completed and the details adjusted, the Miner will make a complete and trustworthy announce ment.
 The farewell reception given for the Rev. Jos. Chapman and family last night in Redmens Hall proved fit ting testimonial to the general esteem in which they are held. The hali had been tastefully decorated by the lad les, one end being reserved for the refreshment tables. After a song by Chas. Taylor. Dr. Myers reviewed MT. Chapnan's life and work in Ketchi- kan, mentioning his influence for good with the Redmen and other orders with which he is affiliated, and ex- pressing in excellent terms ths gener- al regret at his departure. In reply, Mr. Chapman made an affecting ad- dress taking leave not only of his par ishioners but of his many frienCs throughout the district who are not connected with any church organiza- tion, stating that the acceptance of this new call was in the line of duty and expressing his appreciation of such a testimonial as this reception in contrast to his greeting when lie arrived nearly five years ago, and re- ferring to the fact that it had been just fifteen yeas to the day since he was ortaired to the ministry. After a solo hy B. G. Mitchell a general in- vitarion was extended to the tables. where dainty refreshments were serv- ed by the ladies.
 The Princess May arrived from the South this morning with a good list of passengers for the interior, but nofe fer Ke,chikan She brought a large amount of mail for this dis trct.
 Tine big Norwegian freighter Thor dis arrived from the north this noon and anchored in he channel, Gus GIo)t, wh) went out on the ship as special customs officer returning.
 Operations at the Cymru in North Arm are progressing as per schedule and the heavy machinery recently purchased is fully installed and ready to start. Manager Welch, being doubtful of the present water suplpy, is putting in 600 foot Hume tapping another creek lo prevent any possible delay from shortage of water during the summer. This Hume will be