The Cordova daily times., 1922-04-08

l Organization of the Alaska Game Protective Association of Cordova was completed last night at q large ly attended and enthusiastic meeting, nearly one hundred men being pres ent. Supervisor w. J. Mcdonald of the forest service called the meeting to order, briefly outlined the pur- poses for which it had been called, and Judge Edward F. Medley was chosen unanimously as temporary chairman. L. c. Pratt of the forest service served as temporary secre- tary.
 A set of bylaws was adopted, af- ter free and extended discussion, ef- ter which the following permanent of ficers were elected unanimously to serve during the resent year:
 Dr. w. H. Chase, president Vice. presidents: w. L. Fursman, Senator Hill, Calvin Hazelet, w. J. Mcdonald. L. c. Pratt, secretary-t treasurer.
 The executive committee, under the bylaws, is composed of the ! above-named officers and five other , members, the following being elect ed for this purpose:
 Dr. W. w. Council, Fred Tracy, Chas. Foyston, Caleb Corser, Chas. Matthews.
 After the completion of organiza- tion, Judge Medley turned the meet ing over to Dr. Chase.
 Dr. Chase, the president, outlined the work the association reasonably could be expected to undertake, and the results which may be expected in the protection of wild life and the influencing of legislation.
 Assistant District Attorney Harry G. Mccain made a stirring talk on the ideals which such an organiza- f tion should work for, and the practi- cal good that can be done.
 Senator Hill made a brief report of the condition of deer on Haw- kins and Hinchinbrook islands. He said they were increasing despite some illegal slaughtering.
 Illustrating the ignorance of many persons of the game laws, Dr. Coun- cil related an incident of a wood cutter who came in from Hawkins Island for medical treatment. When asked is he ever saw any signs of deer on the island he replied: "Yes; there are plenty of tracks in the snow, but l haven't got a gun. I must try to borrow rifle tomorrow to take out with me-"
 If Prince William Sound is ever ' to have any deer-hunting, the speak CTS said, the importance of protect Ing the slender stock we now have can not be over-emphasized. The as soclatlon expects to take active and practical methods of giving these deer absolute protection until such tune as the islands and mainland of the Sound become we'll stocked.
 Fred Tracy called attention to the promlscuous killing of water fowl , on the flats during the spring flight and during the nesting season. This matter also will be taken up bv inc association and concrete measures taken to put stop to such practices. } meeting of the executive con- | no hnJI ,r, , Dr. Chase Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
 OBJECT OF ORGANIZATION r The new organization will be known as the Alaskan Game and Fish Pro- tective Association.
 A constructive program is to be car rled out. The objects will be to pro- mote the interests of legitimate sport With rod and gun; to enforce the laws : Tor the protection and propagation of game within the Territory of Alaska; to aid in the enactment of such fur ther legislation as may be deemed ne- cessary; to foster public sentiment to- ward the proper conservation of wild life, and to observe and record data as to game species, habitat, food hab- it's, breeding or mating seasons, time young is brought forth, natural ene- mics of game species, and suggestions for the betterment of game conditions.
 STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT "This is a most meritorious and commendable move in the right direc- tion and should command the inter- est and unqualified support of every true Alaskan" said Dr. Chas, presi- dent. "The present status of the