The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-28

passengers took advantage Of the first steamer to return to this Sec tion of the north, many: of whom will be engaged in operating the several mining properties of this locality.
 Owing to the exceedingly warm weather Of the past few days the snow on the mountains has melted very rapidly and as result the rivers and creeks of this district are all swollen, many of them over flowing their banks. This has caus- ed the suspension of operations at many of the mines for the time D ing, as the pits in many instances were drowned out. When the water has assumed its normal state the work will immediately be resumed.
 J. M. Ruffner and wife returned on the first boat. MT. Ruftner IS an old resident Of this district and has been in the mining business for number of years. He has been absent for more than two years, but upon his return he said that Atlin looks good to him, and has al ways looked that way, and it is now good enough for him. He has put gang of men to work on his property on Spruce creek, and as soon as the weather conditions will permit, and he can secure the men he will increase his force.
 A farewell dance was given in Atlin in honor of the boys who are signed up for military duty and who were sent out on one Of the last boats for Camp Willows, where they will begin military training for overseas duty.
 James Kershaw returned on the last steamer from a thirty day visit to the coast. Jimmy was not feelin up to his usual standard Of good health and made the trip out for breath of salt air and change of scene. He went as far down the coast as Juneau, and returns feeling very fit.
 The wedding of Miss Margaret MS Donald and Mir. Charles Miller will take place in this city on June 26th.
 A forest fire, presumably caused by carelessly dropping lighted cigar or match in the dry under brush, has resulted in the destruc tion of about 100 acres Of timber, and doing other damage. This is the first forest fire of the season which has been reported.
 Master Edward Cartmel. while playing a few days ago, fell from a wagon and sprained his ankle.
 Owing to the scarcity of men in this district many Of the mines which have been operating in this vicinity have shut down and from 50 to 100 men could find employ men in the various places. Capt. Hawthorne, who went to the coast last fall returned short time ago much improved in health.
 George St. Clair returned on the last boat from a trip to the out side where he has been receiving medical treatment for the past several weeks. He is much improved
 With the intention of getting out timber for use in the mines here, Dick Dunlap left a few days ago for Taku arm where he will immediate ly get out logs and start his saw mill located there.
 Billy Garnes, e brother of Chas. Garnes Of Discovery, arrived in At lin from overseas service and will remain here for the summer visiting with his brother.
 Word was received in the last mail that Dan Holland had had his leg broken and he sustained other injuries in an accident while en- gagged in his work.
 James clark, who went out to the coast last winter has returned much improved In health. Mir. Clark visited In Vancouver 7, and other coast cities while absent from home.
 Capt. James Alexander and wife were visitors in town last week, having come over from the cap tain's mines on Tsku Arm.
 The White Pass Inn In this city