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Alaskan islands where you can catch
crabs as big around a dinner plate.
There are clans, large and small. lit
tie butter CLAIMS that are delicious and
others good to eat as big around as
your hand. There is man at Peters,
burg who has shipped this year sixty
cases of one-pound cans of clans; and
clans and clam juice were formerly
packed at Kiawak.
l am told. however. that one has to
be very careful as to the source of his
clam supply. Some of these bivalves
feed in the water near the copper de-
posits, and the copper poisons their
meat. The captain of one of our coast
survey steamers. in speaking of this
recently. told me how his life was saved
by pussy cat. Said he:
1T was a narrow escape. / had
bought fine mess of clans and was
just about to eat some of them raw
when l decided 1 had better test their
edibility by giving one of them to my
cat. The pussy ate it. and moment
later she rolled over and went into
commissions. She kept on kicking until
every one of her nine lives had de-
parted. The clans were poisoned by
copper. but they looked as sweet and
healthy as any l have ever seen. Had
the cat not been near. l would have
tried them without question. and I
really believe that that cat saved my
life FRANK G. CARPENTER.
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throughout the year. Fresh salmon
are sent only during the months of the
summer. when the salmon are running
They are exported in frozen state
from the cold storage plants through
out the winter The exports of Alas
kan halibut are rapidly increasing. 1t
used to be that all the fish of this kind
consumed in our markets came from
the Atlantic ocean. Eighty-f1ve per
cent of it now comes from the Pacific
ocean. and the bulk from the fishing
banks off the coast of Alaska. Alaskan
halibut is now used in almost every
part of the United States.
The fishing center of the territory Is
still Ketchikan and there are also
fleets that make their headquarters at
Petersburg, Juneau and elsewhere.
The extent of the fishing grounds is
enormous. There are some banks that
seem to be paved with halibut, and the
vessels bring them in by the thou
sands of pounds. n single party has
been known to catch one hundred
thousand pounds in a day and fifty
thousand pounds a day is not uncom-
mon. Not long ago one of the boats
that went out from Ketchikan brought
in more than quarter of million
pounds of fish The whole cargo had
been caught in one week. and every
pound of it had been taken with a hook
and line.
1 have become greatly interested in
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DIR. HUGH NJ. SMITH,
United States commissioner of fisheries.
photo by ClinedinstJ
species of water plants which are
adapted for such an environment.
The presence of the plants is also
necessary to generate oxygen for the
fish to breathe. Here enters the point
which forms the main basis of objec-
ton to the "fsh globe" The con-
tracted neck of a globe is objection
able because 1t provides only small
water surface through which oxygen
may be absorbed. AS a general thing
the fish are subjected to prolonged tor
ture because of the cramped conditions
in these poorly aerated quarters.
Fish should not come to the surface
Of the water for any length of fine to
breathe tho air. for the air Injuries their
gills. II they persist in remaining at
the top it means that insufficient oxy-
gen is being generated in the water
or that tho water is stagnant.
The use Of running water in house
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layers. with a layer of salt between
each two layers of fish. Some halibut
is smoked, and in this form it may
be found in almost any grocery store.
During my stay in Prince Rupert and
Ketchikan. / have gone through some
of the big freezing establishments.
Each town has its cold storage plants.
where halibut and salmon are frozen
to be kept for some time before ship;
ment. The frozen fish are not thawed
until they reach the larger cities and
towns of the United States. where
they are sold. l wish 1 could take
you through the biggest cold storage
plant of Prince Rupert. 1t has a ca
pacity of 100000 pounds of fish. Its
buildings are right on the harbor. and
the fish are frozen stiff as soon as
they come from the wharves.
During my stay 1 have gone through
the freezing chambers. whose walls and
pipes are covered with frost. Their
temperature is far below zero. The
cold air Is produced by the use of am
monia, and the smell of the ammonia
almost overcame me as l walked be-
tween the great masses of fish laid one
upon another, like SO many sticks of
cord wood. l took up one of the small
er fish and let it drop on the floor. 1t
was as hard as stone and the noise was
like the crack of pistol. ] examined
the fish, but there wa no bruise nor
dent in the flesh. 1 stood it on end,
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other words, the Canadians, rather
than the Alaskan Americans will get
the chief profits out of the business.
In order to bring this about the Ca
madam parliament has recently passed
laws enabling American fishermen and
American vessels to land their cargoes
at Prince Rupert free of all duties, and
to send them in bond over their rail-
road through Canada on the way to
our markets. The citizens of Prince
Rupert are doing all they can to en-
courage the industry. and as a result
the people of southeastern Alaska are
greatly excited. The town council of
ketchikan and its commercial club
have requested Secretary Redfield of
our Department of Commerce 20 give
them protection, and bills to that end
will probably be introduced into Con-
Rress this session. The Alaskans de-
Inand that all fish caught in Alaskan
waters. IL shipped free of duty to the
United States markets. shall be sent
out from American ports, and they say
that the Canadian railroads which car
ry the fish can easily send boats to
Ketchikan. which is only a half a day
away. for their cargoes.
From what l see here the fears of
the Alaskans seem well founded. Prince
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sheet of clear ice. 1t can then be held
in cold storage at temperature of
four degrees below freezing until it
fresh coating of ice before they are
shipped. They are then wrapped
separately in vegetable parchment
paper, and are packed in paper-lined
boxes of 375 pounds capacity and sent
eastward in the cold storage trains.
The bulk of the halibut fishing is
now done by independent fishermen in
small boats, although there are fish
ing companies with fleets of large
vessels. The companies buy from the
independents
The fishermen who go out with the
steamers are often paid by their
catch: and a medium sized halibut YES
sci disburses about $4,000 a year in
wages. The men get on the average
from 500 to sl25 month each, al
though on some of the ships they
are paid at the rate of cent a pound
for all that they catch. Many of the
independent boats are run in partner
ship, the, fishermen dividing the profits
Fresh halibut is now selling on the
wharves of Prince Rupert for cents
small ones. known as chicken halibut.
Such fish usually weigh less than eight
pounds. The fish sent to the east
run from eight pounds to eighty
pounds or more. The fish are shipped
on express trains in cold storage
days to get them to the markets in
the eastern part of the United States.
They are consigned to wholesale deal
ers, who usually have their sales on
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remedy for salt water fish. and salt
water is a remedy for the ills of fresh
water fish. aquarium keepers Will find
that teaspoonful of salt to quart
of water will help to revive sick gold
fish. In cloudy weather or in very
warm room, If the fish should rise to
the surface for air. a dipper may be
used to splash the water in the aqua
rum for a dozen or SO times This
aerates the water and satisfies the fish.
The dorsal fin. the fin on the spine
of the fish, should stand erect when the
nsh is in a healthy condition. If it lies
for a long time the fish is i'll and needs
a tonic. Sometimes 1t needs drastic
treatment. 1t may be immersed in a
salt bath and kept there until it leans
well to one side; then. and Immediately,
1t is returned to the fresh water to re-
vive 1t. This treatment once a day
for several days usually revives It,
If fish are sluggish and inactive it
usually means that they are over
ing an aquarium. Fish. to remain
healthy. should be FED only as much as
they will clean up without leaving
morsel on the surface. They should
be hunting food all the time. In the
limited quarters of a house pond gold
Ash grow but little and will remain
practically the same size for years.
"A goldfish breeder who desires to
combine the useful and the ornamental
may make a very attractive place by
having his ponds form part of land
scape garden. Wonderful effects may
be obtained in this way. The ponds
may be on different levels. connected
by little waterfalls. and provided with
pond lilies. lotus and other water
plants. Such an elaborate pond is
frequently found at goldfish rearing
establishments and its financial sue
cess depends in no small degree upon
the pleasure 1t affords visitors who are
thereby prompted to become patrons.
The extension of goldfish culture in
general may be furthered in Washing
ton by the formation of the new soci-
ETY.. Professional and amateur gold
fish breeders and fanciers will be in
duced to meet. exchange experiences
and hold exhibitions and sales under
its auspices. 1t Is mentioned that the
capital offers a wide field for the prof
table culture of these dainty fishes
The demand for goldfish is always far
in excess Of the supply and their cul
ture can be made very remunerative.
very inviting field for the exercise
of American ingenuity Is the oppor-
tunity for the production OF new gold
fish varieties. AS result of the hy-
bridization of Chinese and Japanese
goldfish American culturists have al
ready obtained a number Of attractive
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the halibut industry during my stay in
Alaska. The fish is one of the most
interesting that swim the seas. 1t is
the largest of the fiat fishes. I have
seen many which, If stood upon their
tails, would reach high above my head
and some which l venture are over
three feet in width. The average hall
have been caught that may weigh as
much as 900.
The halibut swims on the bottom of
the sea. and chiefly on banks, several
hundred feet below the surface. 1t de-
YOURS all sorts of fishes. One of its
favorite foods is the herring, which is
caught here in great quantities and
for bait
The herring are found in nearly all
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Fridays. so that If they arrive earlier
in the week they have to wait until
then before they go to the retailers.
1t takes about 10000 pounds of fish
to make one carload.
Large quantities OF fish are now
frozen, and held here for some time
before shipping. A great deal Of hall
but Is sailed and put in hogsheads for
shipment. Each hogshead holds about
$50 pounds. and when full 1t is worth
about 800. The halibut intended for
sailing is dressed before it is packed
1t is hung by the gills to hook. and
is then sliced in two. the back and
the front forming great slabs of snow
white meat. The backbone Is cut out:
the front or belly has no bones. After
cleaning, the slabs are sprinkled with
salt and put into the hogsheads in
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The Proof.

~ HANCELLOR Won BETHMANN.
" HOLLWEG'S recent declaration in
the reichstag that Germany is a peace.
full nation, fighting a defensive war
against savage aggressors. led Capt.
w. Finch of the Arabic to say:
Germany peaceful. Ell? Her war
purely defensive one! Well, that re-
minds me of the chap who had his
bumps examined by phrenologist
From your bumps the phrenologist
said, I should say you were a very
quarrelsome person"
well. you're liar, see? the chap
answered. and IL you say it again III
smash your Coco"
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aquarium is unnecessary. 1t is pos
sible to adjust the various elements by
adapting the number of fish to the VOL
ume of water, securing a proper oXyge-
nation of the water through surface
absorption and plant action and in
PRODUCING animal scavengers such as
snails and tadpoles to remove the i'm
purities. thereby securing the desirable
balance which will permit the aquarium
to exist indefinitely without a change
OF water. A pond in the New York
aquarium is said to be so perfectly
balanced that 1t has been maintained for
the past ten years without a single
change of water.
Sand is essential to the aquarium: 1t
furnishes a foundation for the plants.
beauties the aquarium, and is used by
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DIR. n. w. SHUFELDT.
photo by Buck.)

the fish to wash their gills and keep
them sharp. 1t is necessary that this
sand be kept clean and free from the
humus which forms from time to time
in the little hollow places. otherwise
the fish will draw sand into their
mouths.
Once a week 1t is we'll to dilute a
pinch of table salt in a tablespoonful
Of water and scatter 1t in the aquarium.
This stimulates the fsh. being a tonic,
AMI also kills some of the parasites.
Bearing in mind that fresh water is a
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London Patriotism.

London 1876 men have answered the
call of their country. That street is
Trafalgar street, Walworth. Almost
every house has its roll of honor card
in the window. which bears the in
scription: Doing duty from here for
king and country. Are you doing
yours? God save the king" Above this
inscription the number of men serving
from that particular house is recorded.
AS many as five members of a family
are at the front from a single home.
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CRANK G. CARPENTER Writes International Complication Regarding the Placing
bu and Salmon From Alaska Our Breakfast Tabnce Rupert Versus
Kchkan SeHOm Big aGbu nyow the Fish Are Caught Ship
TabeI Miles With Hundreds o-The
FrozenF ndrty-A Visit o Cold Storage Plant
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Is poisonous to them If it is not re-
leased in some way. The gas is neces-
sary for the life of the plants, hence it
is not only a matter of beauty. but also
one of utility to introduce a few of the
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Way Of Caring Pet FHMy Cooperate With Washington Humane Society
Breed
Exhibition
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corks while the fish push them around
with their noses in their efforts to eat
them. After a time. becoming water
soaked, the balls gradually sink and
are devoured.
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O. globes?
The Washington Aquarium Society.
organized in this city during the past
week. says such is the case. and an
nounces that one OF its first objects
will be to initiate an active propaganda
against the offensive "fsh globe" prac-
tice
Steps are now in the course Of per-
lection to have the society in it's cam
paign cooperate with the Washington
Humane Society. This will mean that
the sale and peddling of goldfish in
small vessels on the streets will be
prohibited and that Instructive mate
rial on the subject of how to maintain
an aquarium in such manner as to
keep it's scaly occupants comfortable
and healthy will be disseminated.
Washington has been a laggard in
displaying a general interest in these
matters and in agitating them. Other
cities have already launched successful
campaigns against the "hsh globe"
Foremost among these IL New York.
where the New York Humane Society
has worked in cooperation with the
The honorary president Of the WASH
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10 from life by DR.. Sbufeldt.)

ID you ever realize that II is not
| " kind-or even humane-to keep
| III goldfish and other pet hsh in
globes?
The Washburn leader., 1916-05-12
Does Not cost any

picture house, but by arrange
ment by which several towns
are placed on q circuit the
management has just been able
to book in one show Of this
kind each week. This will be
continued provided attendance
warrants it. Not ness than, six,
reels will be shown at any one.
show and some will have as
high as nine and ten.
On May 18th ttThe Disciple
will be shown featuring Wm. s.
Hart, known to be one Of the
best movie actors i'm. the bust
ness. Also two reel Key
stone comedy making a seven
reel show.
Under this arrangement only
one show will be put on each;
week until further notice.
An effort is always being
made by the management to Sc
cure the very best program
under existing conditions. The
Triangle is the best yet. It is
hoped that the attendance will
warrant it's continuance.-Adv.
The Washburn leader., 1916-05-12

Fischer, and Westmiller families
spent Sunday evening at the
Erick Johnson home as did also
Pearl and Willard Ellis and Ed
Vandenberg. u;
The new barn of Matt Kowash
was blown over by the heavy
wind Sunday. The barn was not
entirely completed, but the roof
and siding were all on.
The. Everson Brothers Imple-
ment Co., gave a two days trac-
tor demonstration at the Erick
johnson farm. The demon
stration was conducted with a.
model L. Emerson engine and all
who witnessed it were pleased
with the results. Erick johnson
purchased one Of the outfits.
Roy Westmiller has sold his
Saxon demonstration car.
Gust and Clarence Burg were,
among those who attended the
tractor demonstration.
Christ Carlson is the owner
of new Ford car.
Rose Nelson was home with.
her parents over Sunday.
r.
The wind Wednesday played,
havoc with several silos and,
windmills. The silo of Erick,
Jbhnsonis which was blown
from, it's foundation Sunday and
the heavy gale Wednesday COM,
pleted its work of destruction
when. it turned the silo COM,
pletely over. Mr.. johnson 3 wind
mill was also destroyed as was
also the Westmiller q.
Henry Sheldon was busy Wedr
nesday planting trees.
Westmillers are busy this,
week planting trees. They are
setting out half acre Of trees
of several different kinds, fruit
as we'll as shelter and windbreal
and also bushes Of various diff,
ferent kinds.
The Washburn leader., 1916-05-12
Coal Harbor News

Rev. jacobson autoe,d to- Inger-
soil Last Sunday.
G. j. Nelson is having a well
bored out on his farm.
Miss Hildur Saldin commenced
teaching summer term OF.
school last Monday.
Nlels Nelson purchased a quar-
ter of land last week.
Sam Caldwell has erected a
garage for his new auto.
Mr.. Ouch has purchased new.
car, an Overland.
Born to- Mr.. and Mrs. G. j.,
Nelson on the 5th, q son.
Basement work has commenc-
ed for the new bank.
The Washburn leader., 1916-05-12
sead Corn For. Sale

We have for sale a few hum
dred bushels "Gehu" flint and
Triumph" flint corn and nike
dent corn of the 1914 crop, whic
terminates better than 80 per
cent. Price $2.75 per bushel
shelled, sacks extra, fob cars.
Bismarck, N. OAK.
Bismarck Elevator & Invest
{ ment Co, Bismarck, N. D.
ADV. 4748.
The Washburn leader., 1916-05-12

Beginning on Friday May 19,
the famous Triangle Program VIZ
be shown at the Hub Theatre
once each week. This means 9.
program of the very best pic:
lures that are produced for
regular service. Up to. this time
the cost Of this program has been
prohibitive for the small town
The Washburn leader., 1916-05-12
saad Corn Fon Sale

We have for sale a few hum
d'red bushels "Gehu" flint and
Triumph flint corn; and mixed
dent corn of the 1914 crop, which
terminates better than 80 per
cent. Price $2.75 per bushel
shelled, sacks extra, fob cars.
Bismarck, N. Oak.
Bismarck Elevator & Invest
ment Co., Bismarck, N. D.
ADV. 4748.
The Washburn leader., 1916-05-12
Political Announcements
Superintendent of Schools

superintendent of Schools
hereby announce myself as
candidate on the non-partisan tick
ct for re-elect ion to the office OF
County Superintendent Of Schools
for Mclean county. North Dakota
subject to the will Of the voters at
the primaries to be held June 2S,
1916. John L. Brekken.
iWashburn. N. D.
Paid Adv. 81
The Washburn leader., 1916-05-12

SUNDAY SCHOOL-C. M. PACKARD,
.SUPT.
The Contest, ''The Blues and The
Reds. This is Parents and Visitors
Day, you are invited to attend, your
presence will help some scholar to gain
a point. The pastor and Sunday School
invite you to COME TODAY. Special
Mothers Day program. Reds 1113-
Blues 1904.
BIRD Boxes Our boys and girls
are building bird houses and will have
them on display Saturday evening at
the Methodist Church. Why not en-
courage them? Give them an order for
fine bird cabin to place in your yard.
Judges, Leslie Burgum, G. NJ. Pack
ard ::and Albert Peterson, will award
prizes.
THE LITTLE GARDENERS Under
the care of Miss Hilda Gustafson will
grow flowers. Is your ..child men,
ber? Cultivate the love Of the beauti-
full. Children grow flowers. Parents
encourage them.
Services on Mothers Day begin at
10 a. M. and will not conflict with any
other services. All are invited. Re-
member this is day dedicated to the
memory Of our Mothers. Provide your
self with Carnation in her memory.
The Washburn leader., 1916-05-12
Rural Route News

Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Hanson
stopped off at the. Christ Nelson.
farm enroute to Underwood.
Hans Hanson is the owner Of a
new ChevrOllette car.
I Mrs. VIM. Behn and her daughi
ter Grace were visitors at the,
Westmiller home from Friday un
til Monday evening. a.
The young folks Of the Malloy,
The Washburn leader., 1916-05-12

County Judge
To the Tax Payers and voters OF
Mclean County, North Dakota:
I ann a candidate for the nomhna-
ton for the office of County Judge
ut the June primaries. My politics
IA, honest and faithful service to
each and all, and efficiency and
economy dn the conducting Of the at
fairs of this office. My platform fs
my past record as your servant. You
influence and votes are most re-
spectfully asked for by,
Your humble servant,
Geo. p. Gibson,
Paid Adv. 80. Washbmnl. N. d.
The Washburn leader., 1916-05-12

Sheriff
I herewith announce myself as q
candidate for the office of sheriff
Of Mclean county. am a free
holder and tax payer and II nomi-
mated and elected will enforce the
Law without fear or favor.
Carl L. Okert,
r.. 1. Garrison. N. D.
Paid Adv. AZ.
The Washburn leader., 1916-05-12

States Attorney
hereby announce my candidacy
on the republican ticket at the June
nnimaries for denomination to the
Office of states attorney of NC
Lean county, North Dakota.
John E. Williams,
Washburn, N. d.
Paid ADV. 80.
The Washburn leader., 1916-05-12

Sheriff
I hereby announce myself candi-
date on the republican ticket for
renomi nation to the office OF sheriff
Of Mclean County at the June pri-
maries.
w. G.. Hendricks,
Washburn, N. D.
Paid Adv. 80.
The Washburn leader., 1916-05-12
No. 6327.. IS
u REPORT OF CONDITION OF
The First National Bank

The First National Bank
Ioane and discounts ]'zsSa"1.oo ooo 49, ~
overdrass secured no none; unsecured. ,sssos sssos
u. deposited circulation (par .oooo.
7s'ss To u IS s. Bond. Bon " " -: - " " " -: -: '''''' 100000
Bonds other than U. s. bonds pledged to
ssss pss Postal tssm savings sepess Send. mt H. 10000
ass esndns eaa ssoe1s5 owned PLEDGED .
Subscription to stock Of Federal Re 100000.
:: :: i, SO; 81;
Ret s SSns Ss ss1ss Ssss ss sases %
New York Chicago Louis ASv"'s @ ~ z44sn
Net amount a DUE sssssys s nsD ss and ns"s'' %
Outside frea Ssss sn@ eaarea ser nee G% % sn cents 9ats 81 ~
Lawful money reserve in bank:
with = r eand due
TOTAL. ...... ........ s5oeoso47
sss';s. ssss;s. ;sss ;sss paid paid in ] - 'sssss ssss
current expenses interest, saaes
s Z: :: Is; ;::;: ''''' ;:i|
individual deposit deposits @ subject to check " " 1ss47ss
Certificates Of deposit due in less than 14seo4
Cashiers checks outstanding " :::: " " " " " 54sess %
Postal ras5 ssnss gs%sp% aspSss Ssnos,. ,aeas sess
Certificates Of deposit 1so,111l4
Total of time deposits 190J1114
State Of Of North @ i Dakota County @ Of Mclean ss ''
Aug Aug H. M Gsn Of te e a ad % eaf Of NV 90
snd 5eef sea ene "0''s aD' Is 's s '' w
this May, 1916.
HAMS A. FISCHER
JOHN sArrBRLuND. JAS. T. Mcou1hocH,