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CHANNEL TO OPEN
RIVER IN ALASKA
NavigabIe Stream Found From
the Bering Sea to Mouth
of the KuskokWim.
DEVELOPS COMMERCE
OF EXTENSIVE SECTION
Thousands of Square Miles Contig-
uous to the Valley Suitable
for Reindeer Grazing.

Official announcement was made to-
day by Secretary Redfield of the dis
covery of a practical navigable chan
mel from the Bering sea into the mouth
OF the Kuskokwim river, thus opening
the second greatest river in Alaska to
commerce. The discovery was made
by Capt. Lukens of the coast and geo.
detic survey.
In n statement announcing the dis
covery Secretary Redfield points out
that new steamship lines are to be es-
tablished to transport the commerce
from the thousands of square miles of
virgin country in the kusk kokwim VAL
ley, rich in mining, fishing and agri-
cultural resources.
Declaring that, although it cannot
he predicted with certainty what this
new region will develop when thor
oughly prospected. the Secretary says
it is not unreasonable to suppose that
the near future will see the kuSko-
kwim river of commercial Importance
comparable with that of the Yukon
river
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wage Garner. Besides, there was
nothing she could do. To be sure, she
crocheted doilies. but that only brought
in a little pin money. If she went to
live with George and his domineering
wife it would mean giving up the home
where she was mistress, her friends
her church, her clubs and societies
all that constituted her life. Dan was
mistaken if he thought it would make
him happy to marry a girl like that
queer Nora OHara.
They sat in comfortable silence until
bedtime. Dan rose and put away his
pipe opened the front door for Tim,
the little Scotch terrier, and deposited
MarietrI Strengthened the chairs in her
prim fashion, laid the magazines on
the table. locked the windows, laid
away her work in fancy bag and
turned out the reading lamp.
"Good night, Dan,' she called from
the top of the stairs.
Might. he answered absently.
In the morning at the breakfast table
Marietta chartered in her usual fashion.
I'm going fer my. walk this morning.
Dan. I'm going to walk downtown and
back. | think I've lost several pounds
since | began to take regular exercise"
Dan smiled at his roly poly sister.
Her supera bundance of flesh was Mar
ietta's crcss. IN be late to dinner he
remarked. Made an appointment with
an oculist. My eyes bother me; guess !
must need glasses.
Marietta nodded. "All right" she said
You aren't eating much breakfast,
seems to me-
Dan made no answer All day Mari
eta lelt worried and uncomfortable. He
had no better appetite for his dinner
although Marietta took pains to have
things he liked. He threw himself
YEARLY in his easy chair, put back his
head and closed his eyes.
Marietta was alarmed. Look here
Dan," she said. 81 met Mrs. Waite today v
She had just been TO see Nora. I'm GO
ing To ask you question. Probably il
will make you angry, but / think ! have
a right TO know. Have you ever proposed
to Nora
Startled at the blunt way Of putting
it, Dan opened his eyes and moved un-
easily. AS he perceived the troubled, af.
fect'onate expression Of his sisters face
he repressed his irritable impulse to snaI
out an answer that would hurt her feel
| ings, and replied in kind tone: "Sinct
| YOU ask me. Marietta, III tell the truth
| [ have never asked Nora to marry me il
50 many words"
| why haven't you. Dam" she urged
| 'On account of my objections"
| Not entirely Marietta. Please dom
distress yourself. I'm not going t
marry her
Did you know she had been sick. ant
shes going abroad with her aunt?''
Yes, know it. Marietta, Iv'
Evening star., 1915-01-25
P. L. PAYL0R'S SENTENCE
COMMITTED BY PRESIDENT
Jail Term Reduced From Fifty to
Thirty Days and Fine From
$3.50 to $3.50.

President Wilson has commuted Il
sentence imposed upon Porter l.. Pay
ior. who was convicted in the Police
court and sentenced by Judge Null
Iovuy to serve fifty days and pay a
iue of $3.50 on a charge of handbook
making
The President. by his order, reduced
the sentence OF the court from fifty to
thirty days in Jail and the fine from
$3.50 to $3.50. Pa,yIor has paid the fine
OF $3.50 and now is serving the thirty
day sentence.
Attorney Thomas Bradley appeared
before Judge Mullowny in the Police
Court to have a rule issue that Pay
lor be given good conduct time off the
Ihirty-day sentence. Assistan United
states Attorney Ralph Given suggested
he thought IL was a matter for the
warden of the jail and Department OF
Justice TO decide. Judge Mullowny, ac-
cOrdingly, refused to grant the request
Paylor was arrested in the summer
of July, 1913, in a raid by the pollc'
at the Washington navy yard
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TO HONOR GEN. G. G. MEADE.
President Approves Erection
Statue in Botanic Garden.

Following the recommendation of the
Secretary of War, the President has ap-
proved the joint resolution authorizing
the erection of a statue of Gen. George
G. Meade, "the hero of Gettysburg" in
the northwest corner of the Botanic
Garden at the intersection of Pennsyl-
vania avenue and Sd street northwest.
The statue and its pedestal are to be
provided by the State of Pennsylvania.
The site was selected with special
reference to the location of the marble
memorial to Gen. Grant, now slowly ap-
preaching completion, on the 1st street
side of Botanic Garden. The Grant me-
mortal stands at the east end of the
Mall, the Lincoln memorial being at the
west end and the Washington Monu-
ment between the two. The site select
ed for the Meade statue is north of the
central line of the Mall. 1t is planned
to erect a companion military statue
on the south side at similar angle
from the Grant memorial.
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JUDGES CONSIDERING SONG.
Cash Prize to Be Given for Best in
Contest at G.. w, u,

The prize song contest conducted by the
Sphinx Honor Society of the George
Washington University has ended and
Judges now are considering the manu-
scripts preparatory to announcing the
awards A cash prize will be given tC
the student submitting the best college
song.
The board of judges is composed oi
Prof George N Henning, head Of the de-
partment of romance languages Prof
William Allen Wilbur dean of Columbian
College, and Rear Admiral Charles Her
bert Stockton. L. S. N, retired, presden,
o. the university More than n dozen
songs were submitted
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it the more she regretted her opposl-
tion to Dams marriage. In some way
she must find out If Nora would not
be willing to marry Dan. If she would,
then Marietta herself would keep
boarders. She knew she could make
success of it, She brooded over the
problem of how to bring Nora and
Dan together with no result Mrs.
York Sunday.
Sunday morning Marietta went TO
Sunday school, but came home with,
out staying for church. AS she opened
the door she saw Nora standing in the
hall. Dan, looking very stern, was
evidently saying farewell.
"Oh, Miss Marietta. Nora exclaimed,
"I just ran over to say goodbye 10 you
and Dan. I'm going at 3 O'CLOCK 'his
afternoon" +ha
other. Nora" she said, brusqueiy,
YOU think Dan is letting you go Wltnoue
asking you to marry him because ~ s
been opposed to his getting ma
I'm going to tell you plainly that you re
mistaken. ', no,
stop right there, Marie''''
II won't do it, Marietta answered,
"I did make a fuss at hrst' put !
IT differently now. Dams eyes nave
eiven ont Hes got to resign and i've
in the country.
rose. Dan fed into the adjoining room:
"Then I'll never leave him In Ihe
world" Nora cried passionately. The
steamer can sail without me. l know
the dearest little farm that can pe
bought for next to nothing II Dan
cares
Rut Marietta had gently pushed her
through the opening between the cur
tains into Dams outstretched arms.
she turned away with long-drawn
sigh of relief. Blinking away 'he
some use for old maids after all
(THF END.)
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Republicans Brace Up.
Rites Held for De Quesada.

BERLIN. via London. January 20
Funeral services We're held in ST He'd
wigs Church Saturday over the body of
Gonzalo De Quesada, Cuban minister
to Germany, and at one time the min
lister at Washington, who died in Ber-
lin January TO-
A personal representative of Emperor
William laid a wreath on the caske ct
in behalf of their majesties
Evening star., 1915-01-25
SHIP PURCHASE DEBATE
VEXES SENATE LEADERS
Extra Session Predicted by Demo-
Gratis Should Discussion Con-
tinue Ten Days.

"If the debate in the Senate on the
ship purchase bill runs another ten
days. there will be an extra session of
Congress"
This is the summary of the present
legislative situation by the admins
tration leaders in Congress- The more
optimistic of the advocates of the
shipping bill believe they can worry
the opposition into exhaustion before
that time and put the bill through.
Some of the leaders were taking
stock today of the state of affairs.
present and prospective, and they
found the following facts staring them
in the face:
First. that the House is farther ad-
vanced with its consideration of appro-
priation bills than ever before.
Second, that the Senate is farther be-
h1nd than ever and, moreover, is ham
dicapped by the flibuster against the
shipping bill.
Bills Awaiting Action.
There are five weeks and two days of
the session remaining. and the Senate
has yet to act upon twelve appropria-
ton bills. The time consumed in pass
ing supply bill can hardly be less
than two days. it is said, to give it
proper attention, although there is a
record of the Senate passing four such
bills in one day.
However, that was a time when every
'Barkis was willin" and no one was
intent upon delay. If the Senate does
not get the shipping bill off the ways
before February / it would be the oath
before the last supply bill could get
through, and that estimate does not
take account of the time necessary to
compose the bills in conference, ten
days being the usual period for con-
ference on a hotly contested appropria-
tion bill of dreadnaught draft.
Cause of Worry to Leaders.
One thing that is worrying the Sem
ate administration leaders is the
knowledge that in addition to the open
opposition of some of their own peo-
pie to the bill there is an undercurrent
of lukewarmness toward it pervading
the democratic side.
Some democratic senators who have
thus far lacked the courage to come
out in the open and oppose the bill are
known to cherish the hope that some
thing may happen to it without their
having to disclose their hand.
This kind of feeling does not tend
to stlffen the administration lines, it Is
said. in a contest with a militant mi
nority bent upon making trouble.
Republicans Brace Up.
The announcement that President
Wilson and his cabinet intend to appeal
to the country in behalf of the shipping
bill SO as to kindle a backfire against
the republicans had the effect Of brac-
ing up the republican opposition.
As result there will be more
speeches from the republicans and
more vigorous attacks on the bill in
the Senate. Senator Burton, Senator
Cummins and others have set the pace.
and number of other republican SEN
ators are getting ready to take part in
the debate.
Evening star., 1915-01-25

been trying to get up the courage to
tell you sonleth ing. That oculist says
if / don't give up cftice work and live
outdoors ! shall soon be blind
"Oh. my poor boy Marietta dropped
her crocheting. the tears starting to her
eyes What will you do?''
II shall have TO resign at once. We
must look for a small place in the coun-
try and raise chickens and small fruits.
For myself shall rather like 1t. but it
will be hard fer you to give up the city
and your friends"
Marietta sat as II stunned. Il wonder
IL Nora would like to live In the coun-
try?" she said at last.
"Oh, don't, Marietta" Dan groaned.
Leave her out of this. 1t wouldn't
be fair. She's too young. She'll find
somebody else,
The more Marietta thought about
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Alabama DRY" Law Signed.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. January 20
Gov. Henderson Saturday signed the
Fuller prohibition enforcement bill,
which has been passed by both houses
of the legislature. The governor stat
ed that inasmuch as the statewide
prohibition bills had been passed they
would have to be enforced
Evening star., 1915-01-25
THE DAILY STORY.
MARIETTA ABDICATES.
Copyright. 1915. by W. Werner,

Copyright. 1915 by W. werner1
"Old maids should be gently chloro-
formed into another and better
world
Marietta shifted and searched for her
handk erchief, while Dan moved un-
easily in his chair.
I'm mighty sorry YOU are so op-
posed to it," he said. gently. Still
I'm not your only brother. George
has always said you would be well
come to live with him.
III never live in the same house
with Georges wife," she flashed And,
Dan. l can't for the life of me under
We have a pleasant home together,
You and |. What you see in that little
Nora O'IIara passes my comprehen-
sion"
Dan smoked in silence He couldn't
put into everyday language his 1eel-
inSs for Nora. 1t dated far back TO
the time she was little girl and lived
next door. She used to say she would
marry him when she grew up. Now
she was battling bravely with aa-
versity he wanted more than anything
else in the world to ask her to reoeem
her promise But what would become
of Marietta was the problem. he
cleared his throat. Il suppose IL ooes
look foolish and sentimental from your
point of view, Marietta. ] guess We d
better let the matter drop. | Shant DO
anything that will make you unhappy.
Dan took up a magazine and became
absorbed in its pages.
Marietta went on with her crochet-
ing as she brooded over her grievances
Dan would renounce his plans for
wife if she disapproved, and it was
right that he should. His salary
wasn't enough to support both of them.
Moreover. Dan had lived to be forty
and more pretty comfortably without a
wife Nobody ever thought of such a
thing as she or Dan getting married.
1t was neither just nor right in Dan
to ask her to go out in the world as
Evening star., 1915-01-25
Navigable for 600 Miles.

The kuskokwim river says the
Secretary, ''is nine miles wide at it's
mouth and navigable for over 500 miles
inland. The great submerged flats of
the delta of this river extend 100 miles
out to sea, and it was through this
uncharted delta that the surveying
steamer Yukon made the discovery of
the channel which means so much to
the commerce of that section of Alaska.
When the new chart showing the
newly discovered channel is issued. 1t
will be possible for steamship compa-
MES to send vessels to the kuskokwim
and thus initiate the development OF
the latent mining, fishing and agricul-
tural resources of that region.
There are large areas of mineral
lands along the kuskokWim with prom
ising prospects of mercury bearing
cinnabar. gold-bearing quartz. placer
grounds and coal lands. whose success
full development only awaits a reliable
means of transportation, such as is now
promised by the neWly-discoyered
nhan
Evening star., 1915-01-25
19c Peaches
1Oc Can

THIS COUPON and
10c for regular l9c can
of Regina" Brand
California Peaches; Sc
lect quality.
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This coupon and &c for
2-lb. bag of Best Quail
ity Granulated Sugar.
Grocery dept, basement.
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Suitable for Reindeer.

contiguous to the Kuskokwim valley
there are many thousands of square
miles suitable for reindeer grazing.
capt Lukens reports that already the
small initial government herd has
grown until there are now about 5000
reindeer. Now that better transporta-
tion is promised by ships that Will use
the new channel there is every reason
to believe that this country will fur
nish many thousands of pounds of this
excellent meat for shipment to the
United States.
Like other large rivers of this part
of Alaska, the kuskokwim has a large
salmon run. Capt. Lukens states that
no reliable transportation is at hand.
The canning companies are arranging
to extend their operations into this re-
sion, but that the extent of this indus
try cannot be forecast until after u
year of actual fishing"
Secretary Redfield adds that plans are
being made in Seattle for the construc-
kion by different companies of two light
draft vessels designed especially to
take care of the expected development
OF she commerce of the kuskokwim
river. and that still another shippin g
firm has already announced sailings at
the opening of navigation in the COM
Ing spring.
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1Oc Tomatoes,
&c Can

THIS COUPON and
&c for regular l0c
Can of Tomatoes;
sound. red-ripe quail
ity.
Evening star., 1915-11-21

a lamentably weak hitter. But the Soy
can afford to carry such player. bo.
cause of their batting strength In all
other departments Unfortunately fOr
Mcbride he has never been protected IN
this manner. He may be next year
however. If Griffith adds the batting
strength he has in view.
Mcbride. undoubtedly Is the best
shortstop in base ball when 1t come4
to covering, second base on attempted
steals. 1t makes little difference where
the ball is thrown IL he can reach II,
and it is his ability in this respect
that has done much to make the cateh-
ers of the Washington club numbered
among the most competent.
When Manager Griffith was apprised
of the boost which John Henry had
handed Harry Harper. he said: II was
satisfied when I gave Harper permis-
sion to make the trip that it would
benefit. his pitching. 1t was just what
he needed, and Henry wrote me some
time ago that the youn:sster was i'm:
proving so rapidly that he was sure to
be Of much value to us next season.
am awfully glad TO hear what Henry
says of Harper, for there Is nothing
more valuable to q pitching stan than
a good left-hander. II Harper has a..
quired a change of pace, as Henry says.
it will make him wonderfully effective.
for he already has a wicked fast ball
and. a deceptive curve. and slow ball
was all he needed to make him really.
great pitcher"
Evening star., 1915-11-21
ILLINOIS SA winner
Blanks Chicago, 10 to 0, by
Terrific Drive in First Quarter.
DIVIDES WESTERN TITLE
Halstrom's Line Plunging and
Dashes Are q Feature Of
the Contest.

CHICAGO. November 2o.-By terrific
drive in the first quarter. Illinois downed
Chicago today. 10 to 0, and ciinched its
claim to a division OF the Big Nine"
conference championship with Minnesota.
The victory Of Illinois was due In a great
part to Fullback Halstroms line plunging
and dashes of tackle. He made the only
touchdown, and few minutes later
Macomber booted field goal from place.
ment. Chicago played a great defensive
game. Only In the first quarter was H.
linois ahie to count. Once the Maroons
held the Urbana eleven for downs on
their 3-yard line. The game lacked the
spectacular features expected Coach
Stagg had defense that sffectually
stopped Pogue and Clark again and
again, and RusselPs dodging and sprint
Ing were Of no avail against Illinois
Forward passes were frequently used by
both teams. and while some long-distance
hurts went through successfully, many
failed. Pershing of Chicago won the
plaudits Of the seasons biggest crowd
by his clever running. The Illinois touch
down came after the Maroons, falling to
gain. had punted. An uninterrupted
march to the Chicago goal line was
featured by Ciarks 20-yard run and
Halstrom's dives. Macombers field goal
from placement was made from the 25.
yard line
Evening star., 1915-11-21
INTER CITY BOWLING CONTEST
SCHEDULED FOR THANKSGIVING
Team of Washington Players to Go to Ha-
gerstown for First Match-What Teams
Are Doing in Various Leagues.

An intercity bowling match is to be
rolled Thanksgiving night between q
team from Washington and one rep
ressnting Hagerstown. Ten games are
cardad. and the match Is to take place
In Hagerstown, Md. The first block of
Ave contests will be bowled on Hagers-
town alleys Thursday evening, and the
second block here sometime later. The
arrangements for the affair have been
made by George Iseman, who had
charge Of the Giants last year when
they trimmed the Martinsburg quint
The match is to take place under two
sets Of rules. those in Hagerstown
to be rolled with the pins and balls
used there. while the games here will
be governed by the condition of the
Atlantic Coast Bowling Association.
Arrangements for the return games
in Washington are to be made during
the stay of the local bowlers In
Hagerstown. The team is to leave
here Thursday morning, and will be
composed of Pop HALEY, Joe Mich
oud, Joaliffe. Bugs" Iseman, Thomas
and "Inky" Hodge.
The Commercial alleys end the 'tur-
key" tourney that has been going on
there for some time tomorrow night
Twenty names will be drawn from a
box. in which have been placed the
names of those who have bowled for
the last several weeks These twenty
men are to compete Tuesday night for
the prizes. which will be ten turkeys
These turkeys go to the ten men hav-
ing the highest sets.
The end of the first series In the In
erdenominational League finds the
Sixth team In front by three games. st.
Marks Is the runner up. with Fifth in
third place, two games back Of st.
Marks, and Bethany just one game be-
hind Fifth for the fourth position.
r. Kluge has the highest average,
leading with a mark Of 104-10, with
Fowler a very close second, with 1914.
The standing of the teams and the
averages follow:
Evening star., 1915-11-21
Schedules in Bowling
Leagues for Tomorrow

GeorGe4owa COnmerGaal Lea0ue
-KavanauEh 4 KedricE vs.. Po-
tomac Savings Bank.
Phi NM Sigma League-Alpha
VI. Mn.
Southeast League-Oaklands ",
Model Lunch.
Departmental Leasue-Poat Of.
nee vs.. Navy.
Agricultural Interbufeau League
,-Chemistry W.. Pah1icatf0ns.
Mount Pleasant League-Af-
cade Stars VS.. Colun,bias.
Marine Corps Lengue-IsabelIa
, W.. CanacaO.
Capital City League-Norrfs Pe-
tors vs.. Jewels.
. southern Railway Clerks'
League-Trensure vs. Auditors.
B00kkeePers VS.. Managers, Law
vs. Tie and Timber.
Terminal Railroad Y. NJ. c. A.
: League-ElectKic1a VS.. South
ern.
Bsnkers' Lengue--Distrlcf W..
National Bank of Washington.
Arcade League-AIount Pleas
ants vs.. Nationals.
Sunrise League-Pennsylv
VS.. BaggaEe.
National Capital LeaEue-Co-
lumhians VS.. Cltnbers.
District League-Home Club vs..
shermAns.
Masonic LeaGue-St. Johns W..
Washington Centennial, La Fay.
cite W.. Lebanon.
COmmeA .fal l. q 1ue-Evening
Stnr VS.. Wawhington Gas Conn
pany.
knights of Columbus League
Green Sox vs.. Columbias.