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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05
ALASKA IS SUITED
TO AGRICULTURE
Several Sections Where
Farming Would Prove
Quite Profitable.
DEPARTMENT WARNS
AGAINST STAMPEDE
Strictly Pioneer Conditions Obtain.
Roads and Railroads Are
Needed.

Alaska is not the cold bleak. barren
country. wholly devoid of vegetation,
which it is generally supposed. accord
Ing to report Just issued by the De-
partment of Agriculture covering a
soil survey Of the territory. On the
other hand, there are sections where
farming would be quite profitable. with
the possibility Of the annual produc-
ton of bumper" crops.
While boosting the agricultural pos
sibil!ties of the territory, the Depart
ment warns against a stampede to the
territory. The report points out that
roads must be constructed and other
means of communication established
for getting the crops to market, to say
nothing Of getting the people there to
consume the crops.
Strictly pioneer conditions obtain"
says the report. Settlement Is largely
confined to communities in the vicinity
of mining camps. much of the country
is inaccessible owing to the absence of
roads and railroads, and home markets
are restricted by the present small
population.
Must Grow Gradually.
Every indication is that agricultural
development must be gradual, must
grow with the construction of high
ways and railways. with the develop
ment of mining industries and accom-
pany increase of population. If large
numbers, without sufficient capital.
should stampede to these lands with
the idea OF Immediately establishing
profitable farms for themselves, 1t is
believed that there would be only dis
appointment for many. A careful study
of the conditions before undertaking
farming operation here is therefore
urgently advised. The prospects of
success for farming depend, so far as
sale of surplus products is concerned.
upon finding a local market among a
population attracted by mining re-
sources and fisheries. In other words,
these regions of Alaska will proba bly,
not for some time export agricultural
products, at least not on an important
scale. Expectation of such products
must await the building of a system of
railways and highways and probably,
also, the establishment of cheaper
TRANSFORMATION -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05
Copper River Basin.

The Copper river basin. OF Copper
river plateau. Is a broad expanse Of
plainlike country almost completely In
closed by mountains. 1t is bordered on
the north by the Alaska range. on the
Nest by the Talkeetna mountains, on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

The earliest recorded observation Of
a new moon is that of Mr.. Horner, an
English astronomer, the moon being
new at 1:13 am. and seen at 5:1S pm.
The observation was made February
10, 1910.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05


ing explorations in central Asia, has
arrived safely at Koshgar.
During the San Francisco meetings
of the American Association for the
Advancement of Science there was
formed Pacific coast branch of the
American Society of biologists.
Dr. John Lee Coulter has Been ap
pointed dean of the College of Agri-
culture and director of the experiment
station of the West Virginia Univer-
sity.
The Field Museum of Natural His
tory has recently acquired a large col
lection of vertebrate fossils from the
asphaltum beds of southern California.
This collection consists of more than
1000 specimens, from skeletons to sin
gle bones. Most. if not all, of these
specimens are of pleistocene age.
The nineteenth international con-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
LEDYARD SCHOOLS.
Supervisor F. w. Barber's Report for February-ResuIar Parents Day Ap- pointed,

Supervisor F. W. Barber announces that in the town of Ledyard the three schools making the best record in at tendance for February were Unionville 100 per cent, Drawbridge 97 per cent, and Lester 96 per cent.
 There were AS pupils perfect in at- tendance for the month.
 Supervisor Barber writes:
 On the regular parents day 17 par ents and friends visited the schools. This is a good opportunity to keep in close touch with the work of the schools and at the same time to lend us the support which we need if we are to do the best work for the chil- dren. Remember, it is the third Fri day in each month.
 Thus far 32 of the pupils have given the history chart of 78 facts correctly and have been granted 160 extra credr its for the accomplishment.
 The first certificate of satisfactory who have received 50 blue and 10 red credits, and IT pupils have been grant ed the second certificate of creditable attainment in school work and have obtained 100 blue and 24 red credits.
 Since many opportunities are given the pupils for making special credits, both in the regular school work and in home duties well done, it becomes necessary to change the requirements for the third certificate from 150 blue and 45 red credits to 200 blue and 50 red credits.
 The supervisor will be glad to hear from any who feel that the system of credits used this year is helpful to the children and who would advise the continuance of the plan for another year.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
GHIGAG0 GRAIN MARKED
LIVESTOCK MARKETS.

Chicago, March 12.-Hogs: Receipts 5000 head. Market strong to 10 cents higher. Mixed and butchers, $6.550 s.s7 1-2; good heavy, $6,70@6.s0; rough heavy. $6.25@s.4o; light, ss.55@6.s5; pigs, $5.5o@6.75.
 Cattle: Receipts 1.5o0 head. Market steady. Reeves, s5.70@8.75; COWS and heifers, $330@7.60: stociars and feed CTS, inactive: Texans, $S.40@6.50; calves. $5.25@e.75.
 sheep-Receipts 5000 head. Market slow. Native. $7.00@ 800; western, $7.25@S.10: lambs, S7.65@9.90; west ern, s7.75@10.00.
 Buffalo, March 12-Cattle, receipts 700 head. Market dull, steady to easy. Prime steers s775@s.oo: butcher grades. $6:6o@s 800; cows. ss.oo@6.75:
 Ca1ves-Receipts 500 head. Market active 10 50 cents higher. Gull to choice, $5,0@11.50.
 Sheep and lambs-Receipts 1000 head. Market active to 25 cents high CT. Choice lambs, $1.50@10.SS; cull to fair, $6.50@10.00; yearlings, $s.oG@ $50; sheep. $400@s.50.
 Hogs|Recefpts 4,000 head. Market slow, 15 to 65 cents lower. Workers, $140@7.75; pigs, SIPS; mixed, s7.35@ 7.5o; heavy $725@Zs5, roughs. $6@6.50; stags $5@5.50.
 Kansas City, March 12.-Hog re- ceipts today estimated at 5000. Re ceived fficially 9,5O9. Shipments, D. 904. Market steady at $6.65 to over 100 pounds on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

tillery and medical corps, to be held at Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont, and at Tobyhana Penn, during the summer giving the programme for the camp of instruction for infantry officers at East Haven, June 7-11, explaining the proper designation of enlisted men detailed with headquarters, machine gun, or supply companies on pay rolls, and the use of the term, ''regi- mental headquarters" directing the coast artillery corps to report for one days duty on ranges nearest their stations. during April or May; and containing a programme of the school of musketry commencing July F at East Haven
 All officers of the coast artillery corps; rated enlisted men selected by the commanding officer, c. A. C., and the United States disbursing of ficer, are authorized to attend the camp of instruction for officers of the coast artillery corps at Fort H. G. Wright, N. Y, May 5-9; and off, cers of the coast artillery corps, san itary troops and quartermaster corps, provided they hold war de- partment certificates of proficiency, are authorized to attend and partici- pate in the joint coast defenhe exer- cises at Fort H. G. Wright, June 10 to 19.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
DAWLEY co. WON LOVING CUP
Champions of 'Tug of War" League at Y. M C. A-Won Thirteen Contests and Lost One-HoPkins and Allen Co., Proved a Big Surprise Saturday Night.

1he finals in the tug of war league at the '. NJ. c. A. were pulled Satur- day evening at the association build ing, in which the Hopkins & Allen company sprung g. big surprise in de- feating the champions of the league, Dawley Lumber company, by three and one-half inches. This defeat was the only one that the lumbermen re- ceived. having won 13 other contests and won the championship of the league and the silver loving cup.
 The results follow: Hopkins & Allen defeated Daw1ey Lumber company by three and one-ha1f inches; Hopkins & Allen defeated the Independents by seven inches; Dawley Lumber com pany defeated Third company by two inches; Norwich and Westerly defeat ed Independents by one and one-haif inches.
 In the near future a supper will be given by the r., M. c. A. physical de- partment to all the members of teams that competed in the two leagues con- ducted by the association during the past winter.
 The Norwich and Westerly team have issued challenge to the Dawley company, champs of the league, and the T. A. B. team, who were champs of the previous league, for the best two out of three, three minute pulls.
 cSon f0ll0vuC
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
FUN ERALS.
Mrs. Ambrose H.. Darling.

Ruth, R., wife of Ambrose H. Darling, diedat her home in Salem Thursday night She has been in poor health for a number of years, but for the last few months she had suffered with heart trouble. which was aggravated by an attack of bronchitis of ten days dura- tion. She was S7 years old the 18th of February. She has been a faithful member of the Congregational church since she came here to reside with her family from New York state Al years ago. Previous to that time she was a member of the Presbyterian church in WaSSaic, N. Y. She was a woman de- voted to her home and family and in her declining years was never so hap py as when her children and grand children were gathered about her, as she was especially fond of young com pany.
 She is survived by her husband, Am prose H. Darling, who is in his 90th year. There were nine children, seven of whom are living, Eugene, Nathan and William Darling, who are resi- dents of town, Miss Ella Darling, who resides at home and tenderly cared for her mother In her last years of failing health, Mrs. Lettie Remington of Willimantic, Miss Lida Darling of New London and Mrs. Ida Stedman Of Holyoke. Mass. A daughter, Mrs. ago and a son. Henry Darling, died in Dover, N. r., Feb. of this year. There are eight grandchildren. MT. and Mrs. Darling celebrated their 6Sth wedding anniversary the 18th of last August. > The death of Mrs. Darling makes the third death in the family in eight months. Edwin Stedman, a favorite grandchild, died at the home of his parents in Holyoke, Mass, July 11th of last year, and the son Henry who died in New York state the early part of this year. Funeral services for Mrs. Darling were held at the home Sun day at p. n.. with burial in the fam fly lot at Leff1ngweu.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
Cincinnati
SPIRITUALISTS AROUSED
 AGAINST PROPOSED BILL.
May Pepper Vanderbilt Made It Sub ieet for Address at Spiritual Aead- emy.

Interest in hearing May Pepper Van derbilt, who was at the Spiritual acad-
 eny for both the morning and the evening services, brought large audi
 ences there on Sunday, especially in the evening, when all the seats on the
 ground floor were occupied and there
 were also people in the gallery. It was Mrs. VanderbiltS third appear
 ance here this season and will be her last, as she cannot be secured again before the academy services close for the summer.
 At the morning service she spoke
 with power upon the subject Our Con- ception of God, and in the evening her address referred to 8 bill that is be- fore the Connecticut legislature and which the Connecticut Spiritualist so- ciety will fight against It is entitled
 an act concerning fortune telling, cla;rvoyancy and other fraudulent practices It provides that no person shall advertise or display signs to tell fortunes or to reveal the future, to find or restore lost or stolen property, to locate oil wells, gold or silver, or other ore, or metal or natural product, to restore lost love, friendship or affec- ton, to re-unite or procure lovers, husbands, wives. lost relatives or friends, or to give advice on business affairs. No person shall hold or give
 any public or private meetings or seance of any kind in the name of SpirituaIism or of any other religious body, society, cult or denomination, etc A penalty of a fine of not less than s25 nor more than $10O fine or impris- onment for not more than six months, or both, is provided for violation of the act.
 Mrs Vanderbilt very clearly indi- cated the difference between fortune telling and the phenomena of Spirit ualism, showing how distinctly sep arated they were, and how they could not justly be linked in a legislative measure such as has been proposed. She followed her addresses at each service with the giving of spirit mes- sages which were remarkable for the detail and clearness which she brought into them, leaving no possibility of failure to recognize for whom they were intended
 One of the strange incidents brought out ln connection with one Of the mes-
 sages given occurred when Mrs. Van derbilt said that the person with whose spirit she was en rapport must have been murdered, for while She was talking to him it seemed as if another person came along and murdered him. A women in the audience for whom the communication was intended said she "supposed' the man in spirit was killed, to which Mrs. Vanderbilt an- swered with her usual positiveness: NO suppose so to it. know he was murdered, because he says so.''
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
SATURDAYS MARKET DULL.
Trading Was Narrow and Altogether
 Professional.

New York, March 1S.-Stock trad ing today was narrow, dull and alto gether professional, the latter element imparting some firnness to the better known issues by covering some of its outstanding commitments. Specialties, more particularly the motor group, moved to lower levels on further profit taking, but showed some recuperative powers in the final dealings. Market leaders were disposed to sag at the outset, but closed the day with mod crate gains.
 Over night developments bearing upon financial conditions were without influence, even though they told of further improvement in the steel trade and increased dry goods shipments. Yesterdays suspension of the preferred dividend on Southern Railway was followed by renewed heaviness in the stock and bonds.
 Foreign markets were easier, except Italian remittances which held at the previous days final quotation and gave rise to further conjecture respecting financial arrangements between our bankers and Italian interests. More gold imports from Canada are expect ed in the coming week.
 London's markets were firm, the new war and exchequer bonds showing especial strength. Little inquiry was seen for American securities. Rumors were current of an impending price revision of our stocks by authorities of the London exchange.
 The principal feature of the local bank statement was the increase of about $40.00o.000 in the loan account. Much of this expansion was traceable to the shifting of loans connected with the New York state bond sale. There was a nominal gain in cash, with a small increase in excess reserves
 Total sales of stocks amounted to "A, 500 shares.
 The bond market showed an easier tone. Total sales (par value) asgre- gated $1, ,184, ,O00.
 Panama registered 3s declined 3-S per cent. on call during the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15

home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. G.. Fisher, of the Corningtown road.
 Mrs. Isaac Cook of Penobscot street spent Thursday with Montvtlle friends.
 Carl Brend went to Worcester on Thursday on & business trip for A. C. Swan.
 Mrs. B. E. Mcintyre of Fox Hill has returned after a two weeks visit with MT. and Mrs. James Whaley of Hart ford.
 ton avenue have moved to Cliff street.
 Many Children Have Measles.
 Many of the little children are con- fined to their homes with measles.
 MT. and Mrs. Gorge Hildebrand and daughter Hazel have moved from Led yard to their former home on Fox Hill.
 Accepted at Training School.
 The many friends of Miss Ida Cal kins, who entered the nurses training class at the Bridgeport General hos pital Dec. 19, 1914, will be pleased to know that she has been accepted.
 Carl Brend of Carter avenue re- turned Sunday evening after few days stay in Boston. He attended the automobile show while there and vis- ited his sister, Miss Martha Brend, for merly of the East Side. MT. and Mrs. Bernard Bramen of Garter avenue spent Sunday with Mrs Bramen's parents, MT. and Mrs. Frank Norman, Of Hallville.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Maynard and family have moved from the cook place on Hedge avenue to Fisher's Island.
 Attended Auction. A great number from the East Side attended the auction held at Davis farm, Laurel Hill, on Thursday. Among those from the East Side were Mrs Harold R. Barstow and MT. and Mrs Charles Warrington.
 Friends of Oliver Peckham of the Corningtown road will be pleased te know that his condition is at present favorable. He spent very comfort, able day Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard Peckham have l moved from the old Herz place on the PoQuetanuck road to Mrs. Anna Schulz's cottage on North sreet. MT. and Mrs. Charles Warrington o1 I Fox Hill were Sunday guests at the l home of MT. Yerrington's father, Ed. | win Warrington. of Lantern Hill. Birthday Party. A birthday party was held Sunday | at the home of Mrs. Robert Gley ot Hallville. Refreshments were served and 8 very social time was enjoyed | Selections on the pianola were enjoy ed. Among those present were Mrs Anna Schulz, Miss G. Gley, Mrs ward Munsch. MT. and Mrs. Josepf Peringer, Mrs. William Lucy and Mrs Augusta Pratt.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

All persons liable to pay taxes in the Town of Bozrah are hereby notified that have a warrant to levy and col lect tax of eighteen (1S) mills on the dollar on the Town list of 1914, paya- ble April 1, 1915. For the purpose of collecting the same shall be at the Grist-Min in Lef1ingwen, in the said Town, on April 2, 1915, from to 11.3O A. M, and on the same day at the resi- dence of G. Clinton Gardner. from 12:30 to 2:30 D. m. for the same purpose on April 8, 1915, I shall be at Bozrahville Post Office, from 1:30 to 2.S0 P. M, and at the FTtchy1lle Post Office, from to P. M. shall also collect the personal tax at the above named places on the days mentioned. After May 1st, 1915, interest at the rate of g per cent will be added from the time taxes become due.
 Dated at Bozrah, Conn.,, March 15. 1915.
 JOHN F. FIELDS,
 Collector of Town Taxes.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
Children Crv
 FOR fLETcHER'S CA s Q RIA
LEGAL NOTICES
FORECLOSURE SALE

By virtue of a Judgment of foreclos- ure passed by the Superior Court held at New London, within and for the County of New London, on the 18th day of February A. D. 1915. in favor Mass. against the a Royaf % Linen 9icSSfis Miiig Inc, of Stonington. Conn, ct als, I will sell at public auction on the premises opposite the railroad station of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, in the village of Mystic, in said Town of Stonington, on
 THURSDAY, MARCH 1sTH. 1915,
 at IF o'clock noon,
 the following described premises: A certain tract of land, comprising about hye acres. belonging to the Royal L.in- ed Mills, Inc, situated in said village of Mystic, in said Town of Stonington bounded on the north by land of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company. on the east by the ditch separating the premises from the land of the heirs of Isaac Denison de ceased, and said Denisons land and or the south and west to the salt water and the Mystic rIver; together with g two-story brick factory building Gone story ell extension), and one story space in this building is roughly esti- mated at 18,5C0 square feet. 1t is fine 1y located, well lighted (and includes boilers In boiler house and 50 h. D engine in the factory), and one of the most desirable plants for manufactur- ing purposes along the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad.
 Dated at Stonington. this 18th day of February, 1915.
 CHARLES E. WHEELER,
 Committee to Sell Property.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
EAST SIDE ITEMS
Blue Sweaters Won Exciting Game Several Families Change Their Resi- dences-Personals.

The Blue Sweaters and the Red Sweaters played an Thinning game of baseball oh the Battlegrounds Satur- day at o'clock. The game was a very exciting one, closing with the score of to in favor of the Blue Sweaters. The batteries were as fol- lows: Blue Sweaters, Edward Fryer and Walter Murphy; Red Sweaters, Henry Williams and D. Moves. The main features of the game lay in the excellent batting of B. Fryer and the phenomenal catch made by William Dyer. Charles Moseley umpired.
 Miss Mae Fisher, who teaches in Lebanon. spent the week end at the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
Varsity Lineup Announced.

New Haven, Conn, March 14-The tentative lineup of the Yale varsity baseball team was announced tonight as follows:
 First base Bush, second base Mi1- burn, third base, Reilly, shortstop Le Gore, left field Vaughn, center field Captain Middlebrook, right field Hanes, catcher, Hunter, pitchers, Way, Underwood, S. Pumpelly.
 The big squad of candidates was cut down to 36 players by Coach Quinby on Saturday. The first game will be with Georgetown at Washing ton, D. C., on April l.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
Scotland Rifle Club.
Wiudham Rifle Club,
First Place for Giants.

The Giants still lead at the conclu- sion of the twenty-second week of the tourney of the Willimantic Ducckpin league. There is a hot battle on for second place between the Braves, Tigesr and Cubs. but nothing but a sudden reversal of form will keep the leaders from retaining their place at the top in the few weeks remaining. Eighteen bowlers are bettering the century mark. The standing, records and averages follow:
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
COTTON.

New York, March 13|Cotton flu lures opened steady. May, S.8S; July, 91o: October, 9.36; December, 9.53.
 New York, March -13.-Cotton fu- lures closed steady. March S:52: May, S.S1; July, 9.06; August, 9.16; October. 9.34: December, 9.51
 Spot quiet. middling ss0; no sales.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
MILITARY ACTIVITIES IN
 SPRING AND SUMMER,
Shown in Orders lssued From Adiu-
 tant Generals Office.

the adjutant general have been issued announcing an indoors rifle match April to 24, for those organizations of the Connecticut National Guard re- quired to take gallery practice ;out- lining regulations for the camps of instruction for the cavalry, field ar
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
AT A COURT OF PRoBATR HELD

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich. within and for the District of Norwich, on the 18th day of March, Present1NF1soN G GSI J. AYL1NG, Judge.
 Estate of Nancy Glover. late of Nor wif 6sepbipa in Ssd ase of Conn appeared in Court and filed a petition forth, that administration be granted upon the estate of said deceased. all
 whereupon, it is Ordered, That said petition be heard and determined at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich, in said District. on the. 17th day of March, A. D. 1915, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice of the pendency, of said petition, and of said lication of this order one time in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, at least two days prior to the date of said hearing and that return be made to this Court.
 The above and foregoing is true
 Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH,
 xnSE15d Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
High Averages.
Eastern College Golfers Will Go West

New Have:l, Conn, March 14.-Cap- tain Gardner of the Yale golf team announced tonight that a team made up of prominent golfers in eastern universities would go to the Panama exposition this summer and compete with Western colleges. It is planned to leave for the west the day after the Yale-Harvard boat race at New London. Games will also be arranged with colleges in the middle west on the return trip,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
Scotland Rifle Club Wins.

The team of the Scotland Rife club defeated the Windham Rifle club team for the second time this spring in a match held on the range at Perkins Corners Saturday afternoon, by a score of 274 to 196. The shoot was over a 300 yard range. and a. high wind made high scores impossible. The in- dividual scores follow: