The Ketchikan miner., 1908-10-31
THE LOCAL FIELD
(From Saturdays Dailyl

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 The merchants of Ketchikan make no mistake in offering the ''glad hand" to our semi-monthly commer- cial tourist, "Dave".. ..Studler, or MT. Lingren, either. Opportunities for observation demonstrated the fact that Dave has large spot in his heart for the first city in Alaska" and we take pleasure in thus reminding him of his good impression.
 The U. s. R. c. Perry, dropped an- chor in our hal bor late yesterday af- ternoon. The Perry returned from Boring Sea apout the first of the moth. She has been staying at Ju- neau. and is expected to sail away shortly. Not long since an order fro D the Treasury Department outlined her cruising gronds in Alaskan waters for the winter.
 The lighthouse tender Columbine departed for the south at daylight.
 Civil Engineer Ryus made a flying trip to Hadley yesterday.
 The Taku returned from Hadley last night bringing several passengers. She reports rough weather, but made the trip without much inconvenience.
 At the Stedman are: Mrs. Mary E. Hart, special agent for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, J. E. John son and M. N. Miles.
 At the Cornell today are Mrs. Brickell, Hadley; John Holiday, George Langhorne, and c. Erickson, all of Seattle.
 The Tampico acrrived about 6 200 a. m., bringing the freight originally loaded on the Cottage City, and a light mail.
 The much looked for information as to when the Jefferson could be ex- pected to arrive here came about noon. She left Wrangell at l 80, which would, ordinarily, bring her in port about nine or ten tonight. She s loaded with passengers.
 The Princess Beatrice arrived at 0:30 this morning. She had num- per of passengers for the north. Two oassengers for Ketchikan arrived, Mr. Lacey. from Port E>singlon and | N. M. Brishois. The latter is ne- phew of N. F. Zimmerman, coming from R,ymondsville, New York, and who will assist his uncle in the store. for few hours yesterday afternoon. ll..hands were busy repairing the de- ect, and it is expected that the delay will be of short duration.
 | And, now, comes an invitation tc the "scrihe'' for trip to Europe. Did anybody ever? Tied down to nediocrity through the vicissitudes of fife, the disappointment of avail .bility is, however complacidlty ac- .epted. An, we'll, we still have tho .kating rink, and-the future. Cheer 1 ap, ana keep a-mOVln. "Mahoney's the man, you all under stand" still is sung with glee in the 'astern base ball circuits. Our Jack, the pride slab artist of the north. is. still at his old trick of pitching hot ones over the plate, but now of the Stednian Cafe. which we trust will resolve into home ''plate." Mahon- ey proposes to bat 'em out with Wag- merriam average. Good luck-and hard hitting.
 Yesterday the Teddy started on her regular run, but after reaching Mctla- kahtla returned to Ketchikan. She left again early this morning for Nib- lack. She is expected back this after noon when she will make the trip 10 Kasaan. weather permitting. Captain Gurney showed up last ni ghi with the Onward, all right, but SAYS that the last trip to Yes Bay, Unuk and Hot Springs proved the ''hottest" he ever experienced in these waters. The small life boat. placed over the pilot house, was filled I with water several times.
 h the lan ease tried before Judge Stack ole yesterday afternoon, judg- ment was rendered to the plaintiff, Mir. Nicoll. The points brought o, t in this ease are as follows: David NicolI buught lot on Mission Street rom David Andrews for $2oo, record ed the deed Nicolls' title was an Indian title oi fifteen years possession. James Starr jumped the property The reason claimed therefor was hat there was foundation on the ,Dl ace. The facts adduced, and the Iec,ion T moustrates one particular point in law and that is. the c0urts will not tolerate the fever of 'jumE, ug'' in this couutry. And It cleal l., .hows that the p ople's ri.hss will h, protected .whuL investments ar. made in youd aith.
 Like the White Qleen in 'Ttrouai the Looking Glass." most Ot Ii, al, inclined to believe impossible things | L,,f,,., Fuo cr,oatit,,o. mt