The Alaska daily empire., 1914-10-03
JUNEAU STUDENTS
 TO STUDY FISHERIES

Judge J. B. Marshall addressed the high school students yesterday morn. ing at their regular assembly hour at the request of Superintendent Hen. derson. The theme of Mir. Marshall's address centers around the need for the students of Juneau's schools talk ing an active interest in the many economic questions which are vital to the welfare of Alaska
 In brief resume of the history of the worlds economic advancement Judge Marshall brought out the rela' tionship between the perfection of ma chinery and the army of the unem' ployed, citing instances where the in- vention of a small item in the way of machinery could be directly respon- sible for the inability on the part of large number of workmen to find employment Tracing this influence to the industries of Alaska he dis cussed briefly the fisheries industry in this Territory, mentioning this branch of Alaska's interests as the one most likely to be affected by ma chinery in the very near future.
 In order to encourage an active and effective interest in the affairs of the Territory of Alaska on the part of the students in the schools of Juneau, who will form no small part of Alaska's future citizenship, Judge Marshall this morning offered a prize of twenty-five dollars for the best essay written by high school student on the possible solution of the question of the Alaska Fisheries. The exact limitations of the field to be discussed have not yet been set, but will be announced early next week.
 Realizing the lack of available ref erence material on this subject. Judge Marshall has very kindly offered to place in the hands of students con cerned, all material in regard 10 the subject of fisheries which can be of use in considering the question from the standpoint of Alaskan interests
 In this connection Mir. Marshall has suggested that meeting be arranged at which the deputy fish commission er who is expected to arrive in Ju neau shortly, may demonstrate to the high school the model miniature fish traps which are now at the court house pending the trial of several fisheries cases soon to come up for settlement
 A keen interest in the contest has been aroused among the students o the high school and a large number of competitors is expected. The terms of the contest have not as yet beer definitely stated, but the general flea lures considered in grading the es says will be English. construction, ant feasibility of enforcement of the meth ods suggested by the writer of the essay as a possible solution of tht fisheries difficulties evidenced in tho Alaska branch of the industry. A com mittee of three will be selected from the business men of the city to grade the essays and decide upon the win ner of the contest The date of tho award of the $25 will be announced in a few days.
 This is the second address delivered to the high school student body this semester. Last week Reverend Stev ems spoke at the assembly period, urg ing the students to take a keener in terest in the smaller things in the out door world, emphasizing the value O a well developed power of observa tion. Mir. Stevens exhibited severa odd shells and spoke briefly of the or ganisms living in them.
 Student assemblies will form a reg ular part of the high school program throughout the year and several in teresting discussions have already | k.a,, ,,,o,,,nl Co, Nbn pnor f,,t,rn