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The Alaska fisherman., 1924-02-15
WHERE IS CREEK MOUTH?

WHERE IS CREEK MOUTH?
 Every fisherman and canneryman wants to know where the legal mouth of the stream is and very few know what the law considers the creek mouth.
 During the last term of tae Dis trict Court, the Bureau of Fisheries on complaint of Ole Benjaminson of Petersburg, owner of the gas seine boat Era, arrested William Tam aree and crew for fishing at the mouth of Salmon Bay, north Prince of Wales Island. The 800 yard mark according to the posts of the Bureau of Fisheries had been for three years about 600 yards above the point where Tamaree was fishing, but on July 27th Jack White order ed the posts moved to the bays en- trance.
 William Tamaree was defended by William l.. Paul, and the case turned on the question of What is the legal mouth of the Creek" The law was given by Judge Thomas Reed as follows:
 ''The fourth question, and the prin cipal question in this case is wheth CT ke took salmon by means of a seine within five hundred yards of the mouth of the stream then flow ing into Salmon Bay.
 "Now, taking up the fourth ques- tion, I charge you that the mouth of a stream is where it's waters meet the line of mean low tide. Now, by mean low tide is meant the ordinary low tide; that is, the aver age tide. You all know that tides vary, but the line of mean low tide is the line of the average low tide, and where the waters of the stream, whether they are brackish or wheth- CT they are pure, meet the line of the mean low tide, that is the mouth of the stream. Of course, you as we'll as I, know that often a stream flows through what is known aS tidelands and the waters of t'.e stream may become hrackish from the salt water leaking into it from
The Alaska fisherman., 1924-02-15

We learn with regret that Daisy Hobson of Killisnoo is dead. She was member of the SiSTERHOOD at Angoon.
The Alaska fisherman., 1924-02-15

The last we heard of Dan Callahan, that big, genial Irishman that we thought nobody could influence, was when he was sitting in the doorway of blacksmith shop in Fairbanks looking like the very son of toi! himself. He was rather sore that day because he claims he was double crossed. He thought he was going to get a job with the road commis- sion.
 The next time, Dan, let it be leash in advance"
The Alaska fisherman., 1924-02-15

! Clr0 1TODl0Ius
 In our numerous arguments against the fish-trap, we are told that es- exponent of salmon into the streams comprises the entire question, and that if this is provided for, we have solved it. Therefore, It makes no difference to Alaska how the fish are caught, whether by seines or traps. In this way, Charles D. Gar field would sweep aside the entire question of gear and its relation to the problem of saving the fish.
 We have always insisted that the above is not statesman-like pre- sentation of the question.
 The problem of statescraft for Alaska is "the development of AL aska." For this purpose, the United States government has spent about sixty million dollars building the Alaska Railroad, and is spending
 
 For this purpose, the Territorial legislature has adopted the system of taxing mines so that the mine own CT pays taxes only in the event his mine makes a profit of over $5,OOO and then only on the excess.
 For this purpose, the Forestry De- 'c of fT induce large interests to come here and build pulp mills.
 The possibility of creating great commonwealth here is so reasonable that no questions are asked about great projects such as those we have mentioned. We are reminded that Norway and Sweden with an area of 3OO,OO0 square miles have a population of over seven and one half million people although those countries are in practically the same latitude with less natural wealth than we have in Alaska.
 The development of this Territory, then, is the first consideration of statesmen.
 Even if the depletion of the fish cries were not the invariable result of trap fishing, still we would say that trap fishing was indefensible, because the trap is owned almost entirely by residents of outside dis tricts.
 Ire income of the fishing popula- tion would treble if traps were abolished. Consequently, the income and profits of the small business man would treble, for 1t is we'll
The Alaska fisherman., 1924-02-15
Fisheries Conservation

Is escapement of salmon the En- tire Problem.
 In our numerous arguments against the fish-trap, we are told that es- exponent of salmon into the streams comprises the entire question, and
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08
SENATE REPLACES
MELLON TAxPLAN
Normal Tax Revision Is Adopted,
A-37-Smoot to Seek
Compromise Later.

Washington-The much discussed
Mellon tax plan was laid to rest with
the adoption by the Senate Of the en-
tire Democratic income tax substi
tute.
The minority's schedule of surtax
rates was approved. 43 to 40, while its
revision OF normal rates was adopted,
"A to 81. The Republican insurgents
Joined with the Democrats in support.
ing the entire program.
Chairman Smoot, Of the finance COM
mittee, said that when the bill came
up on final passage he would propose
a compromise. as was done In the
House after the Democratic program
first had been approved there. He is
hopeful that the Senate will accept
the compromise as the House did.
The surtax rates written into the
bill provide for a reduction OF the
present maximum of so per cent to a
maximum Of 40 per cent and for cor
responding revisions all along the
line. They are almost similar to those
adopted by the House.
The normal rates accepted were 2
per cent on the first $4,000 income; 4
per cent on the second $4,000, and s
per cent on all above $4,000. This
compares with the present rates OF 4
per cent on the first $4,000 and per
cent above that amount.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08
LAND CLEARING TRAIN
WILL TOUR 10 COUNTIES

Three leading railroad corpor-
atoms of the country. the North
ern Pacific. Great Northern. and
the 500 Line. also the Duluth.
Winnipeg & Pacific. the Mime
apolis & Rainy River. the Mime
apolis. Red Lake q Manitoba, and
the Minnesota a international
will cooperate with the Univer-
sity Of Minnesota in operating a
land clearing and feed raising
demonstration train from Mon
day, June 8, to Wednesday. July
q. The first demonstration will
be given in Kanabec county.
Thirteen counties in all will be
invaded. double-header demon
strations being given in some Of
the larger counties.
A. j. Schwantes. a university
land clearing expert. will be in
charge Of the demonstrations.
Meetings will be held at the var
ious points visited. Land clear
ing equipment of all kinds will
be carried on the train and de-
monstrations given by experts
representing the manufacturing
companies. There is prospect
that a new explosive which the
government is preparing will be
demonstrated.
The time schedule and all
other particulars will soon be
ready for publication.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08
MIn.e.po,l. Closing o.:h Prices.

No. I dark northern V.ly-l.5Z. No.
si07-ii2 No. / hard sl.0e-1.li. No. !
amber durum sl.o9-1.l7. No. I durum
s1.07-i.14. Corn--No. 2 yellow 74c. Oats
No. 2 white 4sc. Barley-Choice TO
fancy 75-soc. Rye No. 2 SIC. Flax seed
No I S2.47-25s.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08
M'NARY BILL FIRST
ON BUREAU PROGRAM
Washington Being Bombarded
With Demands for Its
Quick Passage.

The McNary-Haugen bill is
first on the American Farm Bur-
eau's legislative program. Steps
to throw every ounce of the asso-
Citations strength behind the
measure were taken at Washing
ton last week at a meeting of
the national legislative commit
tee, of which ]. F. Reed, presi-
dent of the Minnesota Farm
Bureau. is chairman.
Until the present session
ends says Mr.. Reed, the Farm
Bureau will battle for the Nc
Nary bill. the Ford Tender for
Muscle Shoals and the Truth-in-
Fabrics bill. The Washington
office is being bombarded with
demands from all sections of the
country that the bill be passed
without delay and indications
are that if friends of the farmer
in Congress stand as a unit, this
program will be passed.
The committee strongly dis
approved of increased charges for
parcel post rates until the COM
mittee making a survey of post
age charges has an opportunity
to report"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08
FRANK KIENE HEADS
NEW SPUD EXCHANGE
Man Who Signed Contract Cover.
ing 200 Acres is President
Oby, Sec'y.

Frank Kiene of Kennedy. Kilt
son county, largest individual
producer in the new Minnesota
Potato Growers Exchange. was
elected president at the trustees
meeting. held last week in st.
Paul. In the balloting, Mr.. Kiene
received so out Of a possible 50
votes for a position on the execu-
tive board and when that body
organized, was made president by
a unanimous vote.
Walter 0by of Detroit, Becker
county. was elected secretary
treasurer, after he had been
named a member of the execu-
tive board. He received IL out
of a possible So votes.
Other members of the board
are: H. c. Possehl of Baker, Clay
county, first vice president;
George H. Newbert of Mora,
second vice president, Ben
Glantz of Park Rapids, Hubbard
county and S. E. Olson of Ada
Norman county.
Dan A. Wallace. editor of The
Farmer. is serving temporarily
as member of the board. having
been appointed by N. ]. Holm
berg, Commissioner of Agricul
ture, under the new cooperative
marketing law. As such Mr.
Wallace will represent the public
S. G. Rubinow, who was mana
ger of the organization campaign
will remain with the board a.
acting general manager. to keer
the movement intact and moving
forward until the position is
regularly filed.
Immediately after the board
had been organized. it set about
the task of preparing to market
the 1924 crop. 1t spent three
days considering possible candi.
dates for the position of general
manager, selling facilities and
finance director. These decisions
are so important that it was
finally decided to give President
Kiene and Secretary-Treasurel
Oby time in which to make
special investigations. The board
will be called into session as
quickly as this work is complete
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08

the purpose Of securing support
in political campaigns. AS this is
campaign year. it is doubtful il
the Cable bill win be reported
out of committee as its enact
ment will revolutionize present
campaign practices.
Taxpayers Of the District Of
Columbia are calling attention TO
the effects of absenteeism in the
House as a result Of a recent vote.
The fiscal relations of the federal
government to the District Of Co
lumbia were changed by a House
amendment on a vote of IS TO S
out of a total membership Of 435.
II is pointed out that members
Of Congress now in Washington
are giving their time to the pre-
paration Of campaign speeches
which are becoming necessary
with the approach Of the pri-
maries and the elections. In fact.
the Congressional Record shows
that many members Of the
House who are the subjects under
discussion in Congress are not al
ways germane to legislation.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08
MAKE $50 MILES IN 3 HOURS
Three Planes Reach Aka island, Pre-.
pare for Flight to Attu.

pare tor Fu0Ht 70 Htu.
Dutch Harbor, Alaska-While the
crew Of the revenue cutter Algonquin
at Chignik Is directing. q search for
Major Frederick L. Martin, and his
mechanic, STAFF Sergeant Alva Harvey.
who have been missing. preparations
were being made at Atka Island for
a hopofY, weather permitting. by the
United States Army air cruisers New
Orleans, Chicago and Boston on $50
mile flight to Chicagon. Attu Island.
The coast guard cutter Haida has
left here for Atka to give further as
sistance to the round the world fiers.
II needed. The Elder. a bureau of
fisheries vessel, Is proceeding from
Atka to Attu. to receive the hiers
when they reach that point.
Although q low fog was encounter
ed throughout the flight, the planes
New Orleans. Chicago and Boston,
piloted respectively by Lieutenants
Lowell H. Smith, Erick II. Nelson and
Teigh Wade. covered the $50 miles
from Dutch Harbor to Atka In four
hours and Is minutes. Reports from
Atka state that all the airmen are In
good condition.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08

BETTER - Cresmeries. extra. 35c
nrsts, 33c; seconds, 30c; package stock.
fresh. sweet. Csc: grease, lie.
EGGS All producers are warned
not to offer eggs for sale which are
not fresh and wholesome. and all deal
ers who buy or deal in stale or rotten
eggs will be prosecuted. U. s. No. Is,
per doz., zoe: must be clean. full and
weigh IS lbs. net to the case and COM
ply with the following government rec
concentrations: She'll clean and sound
air cell. localized. well defined. u inch
depth Dress: yolk. visible: white. firm
and cleayY germ. no development: sic.
uniform. u. s. %. per dozen. lsc; will
include stale. small. dlrties. shrunken
washed: quotations on eggs include
cases
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08
Mother Reseues Baby In Air.

Cedar Rapids. Iowa-An episode a.
thrilling as any ever enacted in the
films, was written into the already
dramatic life story Of four-year ole
Vivian Constance Robbins Climbing
40 feet up the narrow ladder OF thf
windmill on the farm Of Howard Rob
bins. the little girl was espied by Mrs
Robbins. Fearing to call the child
lest she might loosen her hold on tho
topmost rung. Mrs Robbins climbed
the ladder and snatched the child u
her arms just as IL reached out its
hands for the whirling blades
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08

SO. 80. Paul Livestock.
Steers s3.se-400. Cows and heifers
s300-lO.00. Veal calves s3.50-7.7k. Hogs
s6.00-s.s0. Sheep and lambs s4.50-1575
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08

were broken in health and ulti-
mately died from the effects of
strenuous official duties. The
proposed Congressional commit
tee would be empowered to re-
commend changes in the existing
law and system Of the admin
stration of government in order
to bring relief to the Chief Exc
cutive.
With the approach Of the con-
ventions. attention of office
holders and candidates for office
are turned to the question Of
party platforms which neces-
sarily involves the issues Of the
campaign. The situation in Con-
gress is such that shibboleths and
slogans have not been given their
usual pre-convention prominence.
The conflict of estimates as to
the value of men and their plans
for the nations welfare will be
waged full blast about July LIST
when each party has selected its
candidate for the Presidency. II
is customary in spirited political
contests for strong partisans to
see the facts distorted by refrac-
tive pecularities Of ones own
glass. If the average citizen
would take the time to harken Ia
scientific Investigators the ordi'
nary run of elections can be de
scribed as periods Of emotional
astigmation and shifty logic or
party issues" In everyday par
lance. the claim is advanced thai
a party man is willfully blind Il
obvious issues and sees nothing
but the good points Of his owr
group.
Though hearings are now unde,
, way to determine the viewpoints
of the public on the question Of
American participation in ,
World Court, it is unlikely thai
! any action will be taken by the
Senate at this session. An acade
mic discussion Of the proposals
will probably be carried out but
it is said in high quarters that in
ternational issues will be care
fully submerged until December
Ia month after the elections.
Another measure to purify cleo
ton practices has been intro
duced in the House by Represent
alive Cable, of Ohio. Something
new in politics would result il
Section 10 of the Cable bill were
incorporated in the law, for il
raises prohibition against direct
or indirect promises of appoint.
ments of person or persons to
any private or public position for
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08
WASHINGTON LETTER



House leaders are wondering
what will happen when their
point effort is presented to the
President for signature.
Political observers are COM
menting these days on Washing
toms social whirl as an antidote
for so-called radicals. II is
pointed out that a certain Sena-
tor who was elected on a plat
form calculated to strike fear in
to the conservative element on
both sides of the Senate cham
Der has been subdued. No
amount of criticism could have
effected the change of front but
the desire for social prestige
brought about the conversion.
The law of association in social
ethics is exercising more influ-
ence. in official Washington than
the ballot box.
The Bonus bill is now before
the President, who must make
known his decision within ten
days. Proponents of the measure
believe that it can be passed over
a Presidential veto.
The Naval Appropriation bill,
which has passed the Senate, in.
cludes a provision calling for an
international conference looking
to limitation of the construction
of submarine, aircraft and wal
vessels Of less than ten THOUSAND
tons. Official Washington L
greatly interested in this propo
sition as disclosures by nautica
experts indicate that this coun
try is below Great Britain ant
Japan in naval efficiency. There
is movement under way to in
quire into the military and nava
defenses of the nation and to pro
vide plans to meet conditions Of
modern warfare.
Pending on the Senate calendar
is a bill of Importance to the ex'
ecutive branch of the govern
ment. II is a resolution spon'
sored by Senator Edge. of New
Jersey, to establish a Congress.
sional committee to consider
ways and means through iegis.
lation to tighten responsibilities
of the President. The increased
burdens of the Presidency are
such that they impose tremen.
dous mental and physical strain
upon the Chief Magistrate which
tends to shorten his life. Il is
generally believed that former
Presidents Wilson and Harding
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08
BANKERS ARRIVE IN MEXICO
Possibility Exists for Continuation OF
Negotiation Over Loan.

Mexico City-A possibility exists OF
representatives of New York bankers
arriving In Mexico City soon to con-
tinue the negotiations with the gov
eminent for loan to Mexico, IL was
said by Charles B. Warren. the Ameri-
can ambassador, who took part in a
helpful capacity in former exchanges
between the bankers and the Mexico
finance ministry.
The ambassador added that the
Mexican government is exerting every
effort to discover means by which
the financial situation could be
brought to normal without recurrence
to suspension Of the foreign debt
agreement signed last year. Such sus
pension has been reported to be under
consideration.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08
MISSION ASKS INDEPENDENCE
Time for U. 9. to Carry Out Agree
ment, ouezon Tells Committee.

Ucukt &bc[oU tSho SS'''-
washington-The Philippine indie
pendence mission laid its case before
the house insular affairs committee.
Manuel Quezon. president OF the
Philippine senate and head OF the
mission. told the committee the Fill
pinos felt they we're entitled to i'm
mediate and absolute independence.
I'VE confidently hope" he said
"that this congress will act on this
question From our point OF view a
solemn covenant exists between the
United States and the Philippines,
wherein the islands were promised
independence as soon as a stable gov
eminent was established. We now
have a stable government and feel
that 1t is time for the United States to
make good on its part of the agree
ment"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08
Tackle Chicago Dry Enforcement

Washington - Prohibition enforce
ment difficulties in Chicago win oc
cupy the attention Of the Senate
Daugherty investigating COMMITTEES
when IL resumes its hearings. Charles
A. williams former circuit Judge In
Chicago is slated TO be the first wit
ness. Others supposed TO have knowl
edge Of Chicago liquor matters also
win be examined. The committee In
vestigating the indictment OF Senator
Wheeler. Democrat. Montana. also r.
expected to hold further hearings
early in the week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08
sl,5oo, 900 FOR RARE BOOKS
Or. Rosenbaeh Returning TO U. 8
From Europe with Purchases. >.

W. boeehodch Fetu'HiU8 70 W
From Europe with Purchases. :.
London-The Bergengaria left South
ampton carrying 500 books in four iror
trunks for which DIR. A. Rosenbacf
paid English and Continental bool
dealers more than s1,500.000. Ameri
cas- most lavish collector is also TAX
ing home the entire vignali collection
relics Of Napoleon which were taken
to Paris from st. Helena by the form.
er emporer's chaplain. Able Ange
Paul vignali. who administered the
last sacrament to Napoleon.
The collection includes the mummi.
fed tendon taken from Napoleon's
body during the post norton This Is
the last part Of the former emperors
relics outside the Invalides.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08

Lisbon-The national subscription
to supply funds to the Portuguese air
men flying from Lisbon in their flight
around the world in competition with
British and American fiiers, has reach
ed a high total. and large sums have
been cabled TO Cairo. Egypt. TO enable
the airmen in carrying out their pre-
parations Immediately.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1924-05-08
U. S. MARKET REPORT

LIVESTOCK q MEATs-Chicago hog
prices ranged from 10 cents lower 10
10 cents higher than a week, closing
e. , for the .Sp and ,aao to 80 s ssf
steers 20 to 90 cents higher at 1870
to 311.75; butcher cows and heifers
steadyp-to 40 cents higher at 1855 TO
fesas s steers ana ,se ssi sns
sl0.25; fat lambs soc higher at s14.7t
to S17: yearlings Use net higher 81
sl2;as to sls:2s; fat ewes soc net lower
stocser and feeder shipments from
IL important markets during the week
ending April rs were:-Cattle and
calves 47,lsl; hogs io.s.s; sheep 12.sso
Beef ,is to $3.50: veal si4 to sir;
lamb $40 TO S33; mutton SIC to $40;
light pork loins is to Il; heavy ioins
GRAiN:.Grain market arm and fu-
ture prices up about one cent for week.
Best milling wheat scarce and In active
demand. Other grades slow. Good de-
mand at most markets for oats and
Quoted Nay $40. Dark Northern
Spring Minneapolis s1.13-$1.31h: No.
Q Hard Winter Chicago ti.0s-lIIh
Kansas City S1.o1-1.i2; No. Red Win
i iew e conn c Siss No No. rel
Yellow Corn Kansas City 74-7lhc: No
. White Corn Kansas City 73hc: No,
3 white Oats Chicago 4sh -4shc; Kan
sas City 4sh -4sc.
FEED:-Feed markers dull. Offer-
lngs not particularly heavy. Demand
from interior was negligible. Jobbers
showing little inclination to contract
for future shipment Bran for prompt
shipment quoted In Minneapolis at
$3.50, Middlings at $3.50. Season
brand offered at 81 under spot prices
with few takers. Production of oil
meals light but stocks are quite ample
for present needs Corn feeds produce
tion light, demand ana offerings by re-
DAIRY FREDERICKSBURG markets
nervous and unsettled during the week,
altho price changes were slight The
tone at the close OF the week was
steady to firm. Trading fairly active
but due more to free selling on part
of receivers than to confidence on the
part OF buyers.
Closing prices today on 30 score but
ter:-New York 3sh Chicago 37c.
Cheese markets steady. Trading
somewhat more active toward latter
part ~ week. Latest reports Indicate
a tendency on the part OF prices to re-
cover slightly from recent declines
Production on the increase.
Closing prices at Wisconsin Primary
markets May 3;-Twins lie; Single
Daisies 17hc; Double Daisies lie
Young Americas ike: Square prints
17hc; Longhorns 1TH.