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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-01
First Misapprehension
Is Matter of Climate,

ter time. may skirt the coast for 500
miles. may traverse the placid inland
seas that lie between its many islands
and the mainland, may reach Seward
from which point the railroad is to
strike for the interior, and yet may
encounter no temperature as low as
those prevailing at the same time in
Virginia In fact, all this great coast
line is much milder in its winter eli
mate than is the Mississippi valley. The
thermometer almost never goes down
TO zero. 1t is warmer i'll the winter
than is this city. but bit cooler in
summer. making the annual mean tenn
perature about the same as that of the
capital.
So. from the standpoint of climate.
thus coastal region. warmed by the
waters of the Pacific. would be To-
cality not unfavorable to the planting
of homes and the pursuit of agricul-
ture. This, of course. is but the fringe
of Alaska. The square block of it that
lies beyond the mountains and that is
twice big as Texas has an entirely
different climate. The winters long
and cold and dark. But the interior is
not a region of perpetual snow and ice.
As a matter of fact. the greatest ice
field in Alaska pushes down into the
warm waters of the Pacific. In the in
terror the snowfall is not great and
melts off early in the spring. Through
out the summer sea son the sun pours
down its warmth for twenty hours Il
day upon a land that knows no frosts
and vegetation grows almost as it
might in tropical jungle.
So IL happens that interior Alaska
even that portion of it within the arctic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-01
THE CHARM OF GROUNDS
ENHANCED BY PLANTING
Trees and Shrubbery Big Factors in
Making Attractive
Homes.

y house and lawn suitably planted
with trees and shrubbery has a home
likeness and beauty impossible without
them and all out of proportion to their
cost and care. says wyman P. Harper.
in the st. Paul Pioneer Express. A
good lawn is the first essential, but
without planting, it and the house are
nothing to what they might be with
planting properly chosen and arranged
Planting makes the same finish TO the
appearance of house that necktie
and collar do to that of man. The
rest of the shrubbery acts as border
to the lawn and as the eye looks across
the lawn it rests upon an interesting
group of paintings instead of some
body's ash barrel or garbage can. to
which the lawn otherwise, because of
Its smoothness would inevitably call
attention.
Variety But Not Museum.
The planting itself should give some
variety without becoming museum of
plant specimens which would look rag
ged and artificial. the plants chosen Of
a character that when mature and even
after the first growing season will be
of size and height to AT the place
where they are standing without prun-
ing.
The plants should be watered during
Planting or just after they are planted
so that the earth is thoroughly soaked
below the bottom of the roots and for
the first growing season they should
have a similarly thorough watering
every week or so. except during a
rainy period.
Hints on Planting.
This is more necessary in the west
ern than in the eastern states. Plant
ing may be done either during the
spring or fall seasons when the plants
are dormant and when the ground can
be cultivated. The root is the part re-
curing the greatest care and should
never be allowed to dry out. If it IS
not convenient to plant the stock the
day IT Is received from the nursery. it
should be taken from its packing and
the roots placed in the ground. If a
plant is bought with the ROOFS dry. ITS
chances of life are small. When plant
ing, tramp the earth tightly around
the roots with the foot to further de
crease the likelihood of the roots cry
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-01
A Drawback.

From. .fnfge
Doesn't she tango divineiyo"
"Ye-e-s but she's got an awful appe
tltet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-01
Interior of Alaska
Has Ideal Weather.

quick-growing crops to an abundant
of the great interior and the terminus
of the proposed railroad. strawberries
are grown that rival those of Florida
Great wheat belts of Canada and Rus
STA are in regions that have climates
not greatly different from that of i'll
terror Alaska. Farmer Jonathan Byler
twelve miles out of Fairbanks, report
ed one year that he grew on a four
acre farm, among other vegetables,
thirteen and one-half tons of potatoes
which he sold at cents a pound and
cleaned up $3.50. All of which facts,
presented Singly or collectively. might
lead to the conclusion that there were
great agricultural possibilities in Alas
ka. There probably are, but there are
great drawbacks as well. and it is i'm
portant that the prospective pioneer
should bear these in mind
There is the 1000 miles of southern
coast warmed by the Pacific for in
stance. In all that stretch there is
very little land fit for growing crops
The region is too mountainous, in the
nrst place. IL rises to its maximum
of 10000 feet at Mount Mckinley, and
$4,000 feet at Mount st. Elias The
warm and laden winds from
the Pacific are borne to great heights
up these mountain slopes. the cold
OF nigh attitudes causes their moisture
| to be preclpitated and these slopes be-
come regions of heavy rain and snow
fall The precipitation ranges from 80
to LOO inches in year Most mag
nlhcent forests grow on these noun
tain sides. but the region is so wet
that neither hay nor grain may be
cured and the lowlands are mostly
turned into swamps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-01
Best Farming Lands
Just Where Needed.

per rivers. These are all rich mineral
regions, and are soon to be full of people
They are all on the line of the railroad
that is to be. The Chusach mountains
near the coast, cause the precipitation OF
much of the moisture, carried by the
winds from the ocean, before they reach
the basins of these rivers There is
therefore, less rainfall There are bot
toms along these rivers. and level lands
on the benches above them. Upon these
have already been planted farms. and
are destined to be planted many more.
In these coastal basins il is estimated
that there are altogether about 5000
square miles of tillable land. an area half
as big as the state of New Jersey
On these farm lands near the coast
the most advisable crops are hardy and
quick growing vegetables OF all kinds.
Potatoes, cabbage, caulif1ower carrots,
parsnips, onions, Strawberries. sooseber-
ries, cranbcrries. blue berries and many
such hardy small fruits grow we'll. The
whole coastal region is overrun with eN-
cellent grasses. and much Of it is well
fitted to grazing. Much valuable hay
might be cured if the over frequent rains
could be avoided
The impression which has gone abroad
that there are extensive regions in the in
terror of Alaska to which the possibility
of open grain raising. as upon the steppes
of Russia, may be possible, is incorrect
Interior Alaska is a chaos of mountains
and there are no level plains. The climate
would allow of grain raising, hut the
topography. among other things, inter-
feres with it. The only lands that would
lend themselves to farming in the interior
are those along the river bottoms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-01

Little joey-Like your new JOB Wit
Eubbs a. Blubbs'
Little Eddie-Yes, but L don't think
the firm will last. Too much hard
feeling among de partners. Dubhs -
a American League fan. Biubbs is fer
dc Nationals. and I'm Wit do Feds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-01

The experiment stations at Fair
banks and AT Rampant. but seventy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-01

The proposed railroad will run Al miles
into the interior to Fairbanks, the metrop-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-01
Proposed Railroad
Will Run AL Miles.

its chief interest. it happens to be located
in the center of the best belt Of farming
land in all Alaska. 1t is on the Tanana
river. of which the valley opens up some
thirty miles above Fairbanks. and extends
twice as far below. Altogether there are
5000 square miles in this region, an area
as great as Massachusetts, that may I'LL
timately be cultivated.
In the same general region are the
Yukon fats, which afford the biggest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-01

The best farming lands of the coastal
region are Just where they are needed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-01

The first misapprehenSion to lie
corrected is that to climate. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-01

So II happens that interior Ala SIX a,
even that portion of it within the arctic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-05-01

in the valleys
of the Susitna,
the Matanuska
AVID tl, r.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-20
G0V. STRONG
 IN SKbGUbI

Coy. J. F. A. Strong and Mrs. Strong came in last evening on the Alameda from their annual tour of the interior and out via Nome and the Boring Sea route. They came as far south as Seward on t1e steamship Victoria of the Al aska Steamship line and there left taat vessel for the Alameda ct the same company and went to Anchorage and from there returned here.
 They were met at the dock by d large delegatiau of Skagway citi- zcus and later escorted by senator J. M. Tanner, the governor and Mrs. strong were brOugh up to town in the Kirmse auto with w.. C. Wright acting as chaffewr.
 The party visited the homes of E. J. Weber, ". c. Blanchard and Frank Page and greatly admired the many beautiful flowers in bloom aad the 'eXQuisitely kept gardens ald lawns, and Mrs. Strong in each place was presented with hand sCme bouquet.
 They paid a visit also to the home of Roy GauIt on west Sixth street, which is located on the spot where Gov. and Mrs. Strons's leg cabin stood in 1897 when he was a resident of Skagway.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-20
VALDEZ ID RISE
 FROM ITS ASHES

Valdez, July 2G-The work of clearing away the ruins of the great fire that swept through this city Thursday of last week has been go- ing on since Friday. All the avail able labor in town has been put on the job of taking the charred rem nants of the buildings, loading them upon wagons and dumping them into the bay. Lumber has been teles -apheI fer, and as soon as 1t arrives the work of rebuilding will commence. Sam Blum arrived from CordCya on the Evans Thursday and announced that his store building and the First Bank of Valdez would be rebuilt at once of cement, be- ing the first cement buildings to be erected in Valdez. The Daily Pros pector is issuing by means of a job press and wrapping paper but a lew plant has been telegraphd for and will leave Seattle on the next boat.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-20

At the regular meeting of the Skagway town council last night there was a full board present with the exception of Blanchard.
 After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and approved the annual report of the school board was presented, accepted and orIered placed on file.
 The finance committee was au- tlorued, iu case it became neces- sary before the license money be c.uue available, to negotiate an ad- dItioDal $l00O loan for the use of Lhe town with tho B. M, Behrends bank Of Juneau.
 Councilman Kennedy reported the laying of the new sidewalks in town SD far as contemplated at present almost completed, the bulk of the work remaining being the SUO feet between State and Broad Way GU Sixth. He said the side walks that had been laid were in line shape and put down in work manuke manner. In regard to the removal CI certain Instructions from the line Of the sidewalks the coun- cllmau sail he had been away for sometime and did not know what had been done iu the matter and would therefore ask for further time. Street Commissioner Page informed the members of the 'coun- cl that the work referred to had already been done.
 Councilman Kennedy further re- ported the going our of the Six teenth street wagon bridge over the Skagway river and stated that he had wired to Col. Richardson, head of the Alaska road commis- sion, in the name Of Mayor Ashley, with the idea Of hasteuiEg the con- syruction of the promised new gov errmeut wagon bridge at west Twenty Second street, but had as yet received no answer to his mes s.Ee.
 Councilman Selmer reported there would be three or four days ices due at the White Pass hospital for the care Of the late B. R. Culbert- son, all the other expenses of the deceased's last illness and funeral having beeeu met by his friends. Councilman 'Selmer also reported thgt an cid man named Shrader, wao has been in a bad way for sometime. was getting worse and g.ated that if the board would pay Shrader's way to the Pioneer Home at Sitka, the latter would be ad- nltted there and well taken care of for the remainder of his life. The suggestion was approved and the r2oney for payment oi fare appro- priated.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-20

used as a public park and play ground for the children of the town, and ostensibly the property of the Moore's TOwnsite Co.,, be secured by the town and fitted up with a stand for the use of the Skagway brass band and that a mum Der of seats be placed around the grous ds for accommodations of wis itors as well as home people, It was his opinion the work can be done at comparatively small cost, but his main idea was to have the title to the property vested in the town. The matter was referred to the public works and public pro perty committee with instructions to see what can be done to secure ti" tie and to draw plans and as- certain the approximate cost of the proposed improvements.
 The meeting then adjourned.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-20

Councilman Hardy asked for in formation in regard to the erection Of unsigbtl7 biIIboards and sign boards within the corporate limits. Tie matter was referred to the committee on judiciary for inVesti- g.-ro. and suggestions for action at a future meeting.
 Councilman Hillery reported that certain merchants in town-Mrs. T. Rapuzzi and Keller Bros. Drug co. were 'encroaching on the side walk with their display of goods and recommended that they be mo- tified to discontinue the practice. Public works and public property committee instructed to enforce the ordinance in regard to obstructing sidewalks.
 Councilman Kennedy recommends ed that the property on the cor ner of Fifth and State streets, nov
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-20

Bridgeport, Conn, July 2O-A general waIk-out of all workmen was ordered by leaders of one fac tion oI the labor unions here to- day. The outcome is prOblematical. The technical or assigned cause is a dispute over jurisdiction betweeen the Carpenters union and Structur- al Union Workers over certain work involved in the construction of some new buildings for the plant.
 President Remington of the Rem iugtoa Arms Go. said this morning that he believed the trouble was worked up by agitatOrs and secret agents O the German government iu order to delay the manufacture
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-20
lABORERS 0N STRIKE AT BIG
 REMINGTON ARMS CO. PLANT

of arms and ammunition here for shipment to the allies, as his company has large contracts call ing for immediate delivery to Eng land, France, and Itrly, and there is no dispute between the company and it's workmen over either hours wages or conditions of labor.
 The recent increase in size of the Remington plant compelled by the rush of European orders has resulted in making it larger and providing q much greater capacity for production than have the Krupp gun works at Essen, Germany, so that the importance to the Ger man cause of crippiing it's opation is realily seen.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-20
APPLEGATE OF KENTUCKY
 IS ELECTED As CHAIRMAN

Los Angeles, July 2O-At the Elks' convention in this city, which adjourned Saturday night, Cary ApplCgate of Kentucky, was elect ed chairman of the grand trustees.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-20
4 RICH GERMAN
 FURNISHES COIN

Washington, D. C., July 20-The British ambassador today notified the state department that wealthy German, a resident of Detroit, had supplied money to certain persons at Windsor, Ontario, Canada, which was to be used in the destruction Of Canadian property.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-20
WIFE MURDERER
 MAKES ESCAPE

Seattle, July 2O-Robert Dupee, convicted of wife murde: in Juneau, Alaska and sentenced recently to seven years confinement in the penitntiary at McNeils island, Wash, made his escape this morn ing from Bach, the guard who had him in charge on board the steam ship Mariposa enrOute to prison, and is reported to have made his way in q jitney to Georgetown, where he is said to have relatives. Officers are now searching for him.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-20
MOOSE ELECT
 HIGH OFFICERS

San Diego, July 20-The cleo ton of officers at this mornings s session of the supreme lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose result ed as follows:
 '. J. Henning of this city, was chosen Supreme Dictator, and Judge Creighton of San Francisco, Su- preme Trustee. John Ford of Pitts burg, Pa, was elected prelate.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-20

They then went to the Pullen House for short time, after which they were escorted by Col. w. L.. stevenson to his handsome home on Eighth and Main streets, where a very pleasant time was spent until the departure of the boat at 1O:2O o'clock D. m.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-20
UPPER YUKON
 RIVER REPORT

Whitehorse, July 20-Water 54 inLkts.
 Dawson Arrived 9:30 D. m. with one passenger.
 Casca: Sailed 10.30 p. m. with 50 passengers.
 Nasutlin: Sailed 4:15 a. m., with b2Ige Alsek. White Horse: Lei Dawson 11:3O D, III.
 SeIsirk' Up SelkirI S:30 D. m. CaSra: Down Low CT LeBarge 5 III.
 Next sailing: DawsoL tomorrow night.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-20
HARRY K. THAW WILL
 SUE FOR A DIVORCE

Atlantic City, July 19-Harry h' Thaw, who came to this city after his release on bail last week. started this morning for his nome ill Pittsburg, Pa. He says that ne will start suit for divorce as soon as he gets there.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-20
MUCH BUSINESS TRANSACTED AT
 COUNCIL MEETING LAST NIGHT

Councilman Hillery reported on the care of Mrs. JandOs, and said some of the ladies of the town had interested themselves in the condi- tion of the afflicted woman and she is now being properly looked after. Mayor Ashley said there is need of finding means to dispose of cer- tain town lots that have delinquent taxes assessed against them and sug- gested that the matter be brought before Judge Jennings for advice as to the manner of procedure to reach the desired end when he comes to Skagway on the lst of August.
 Councilman Hillery reported two fire hydrantS-ouo On Second and Main and the other Ca Fifth and State-to be so low that if fire occurred it would be exceedingly difficult to make connections with the hose, and recommended that the hydrants be taken tc the W. P. shops and an extension put on them. His suggestion was adopted and work ordered done.
 The report of the town treasur- CT for the month of June was read acceyred and OrdeteI I!lced on file.
 The following claims against the town were presente1, allowed and ordered paid:
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-20

London, July 2O-Advices have been received that the gradual evac- nation of Warsaw has been ordered by the the Russians, and that the Germars are now in possession of Takum and Widau provinces of
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-20
ON THE EVE OF DELIVERING COUP
 THAT WILL MAKE EUROPE TREMBLE

Athens, July 20-The Queen Of Greece today received word from her brother, Kaiser William, that he had paralysed the Russians and was on the eve of delivering a coup on the western battle front which will make all Europe tremble.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-20

Courtland. Between the Vistula and Bug rivers the battle contin- ues with unabated fury.
 Berlin, July 20-The Russians have been forced back to within less than forty miles of Warsaw and are reported to be abandoning great quantities of ammunition in their retreat.
 LATER-London, July 20-The Russians are about trapped on the north and south unless the Ger man advance is immediately checked
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-20

A claim against the town ol $29.5O, put in by D. \. HukilI' was ordered returned with a re- quest that it be presented through proper channel, and with the O. K. of the street commissioner at tached.
 Bond of the town treasurer ac- c.Jted and filed.
 Councilman Hillery reported an electric light pole on Third and Main streets to be a menace to people passing along the sidewalk at that point. Councilman Hardy for the Home Power Co.,, said the matter would be attended to and remedivd at once.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-16
A. F. CUMMINGS ARRESTED.

Accused of Passing Worthless Check in
Manchester.
MANCHESTER, Vt. Dec 16.-The
arrest of A. F. Cummings who, it is al
legged, passed a worthless check for
$3.50 here about three weeks ago, was
reported to the authorities yesterday
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-16

PUPIL NURSES wanted at the Taun-
ton State Hospital Training school for
nurses. For particulars address DR.. Ar
thur V. Coos, Supt., Taunton State Hos.
pital, Taunton Mass 46-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-16

SEWING Machine Needles and supplies
for all makes of machines at j. B. Dun.
tons, 43 Flat street
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-16

been in charge of the British forces
on the Continent since the outbreak of
the war. He is one of the best known
OF the British soldiers and always had
the reputation of being skilful and
dashing leader of men. Sir John was
born in 1852. He served four years in
the navy, but, not liking the sea, he
joined the militia and through it en-
tered the army. He has seen wide
service
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-16

afternoon by "a detective agency 1t is
believed here that Cummings was about
to enlist at Newport, R. l., when he
was arrested. He had recently sent
goods here from Newport, thus giving
the clew TO his whereahnu
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-16

FOR SALE-1913 Yale twin two-speed
motorcycle, 1915 Rogers sidecar; presto
tank and light; speedometer; hand horn;
tires good First-class running condition.
SlG5. 3 Chase street. 243-24S*
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-16

SAVE TRADEMARKS from Babbitt' 5
Cleanser, Rabbits 1T7G Soap Powder,
Rabbits Lye and Rabbits Best Soap.
Bring 30 to A. f. Roberts for a beautiful
dressed unbreakable doll 233- 25S
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-16

l WILL RUN Zoe parcel delivery from
now until after Christmas. G. r. Atkins,
Leave orders at Moneys Plumbing Store.
241-24Ss
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-16

Sometimes . man stumbles out of the
way of making a mistake and then pats
himself on the back for his shrewdness.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-16
GEN. FRENCH
IS DEPOSED
Gen. Sir Douglas Haig to
Be Field Marshall Of
Fighting Forces
WAR OFFICE MAKES
OFFICIAL STATEMENT

French VIII Be Commander-in-C Chief of
the Forces in United Kingdom-Gen
Haig Has Been Warmly Praised in
Reports from Front.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-12-16

Gen. Sir Douglas Haig, who viii sue
ceed Field Marshal Sir John French as
commander of the British forces in
France and Belgium, is "a years old.
He began his military caieer with the
7th Hussars in 1885 and served in the
Scudan and South African campaigns,
in both of which he won distinguished
hon0rs and promotions. At the OUT
break of the present war he was gen
eral officer commanding at Aldershot
and afterward was made commander
of the first army.
Several times during the war Gen
Haig has come in for high praise in
the dispatches of the general whom he
is now succeeding.
Gen. Haig is a Seotchman. He won
his first honor under Gen. Kitchener
in the Soudan. where he was promo led
to brevet major on the field for gal
lantry at Atbara and before Khar-
tum.
Field Marshal. Sir John French had