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The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-04

tions of .he Indians. Food stored by them has been stolen. their houses destroyed in the summer months. and the animals them selves have been largely depleted by Indian trappers armed with dipnets.
 The rats during the summer months lay in goodly stores of certain kinds of roots for food after the freezup comes. Indians, it is declared, cut into these houses and lift the root caches and take the roots which they themselves eat. The houses so raided are entirely destroyed.
 After the ice forms in the fail sufficiently to bear the weight Of a man. runways from the houses or burrows of the rats havine been previously marked. holes are cut into the ice and large dip- nets placed across the runways The hunters then pound on the houses or burrows and the rats rush out to become entangled in the nets. Very few of them man age to escape. it was said. As a result of this practice. the rat take in the district has been dwindling and last season was the smallest in years.
 Unborn Caves Dclicaoy
 The craving of Indians of the district for the flesh of unborn calves has led to some inroads on the moose and caribou, bu. how extensive it was impossible to determine as several other factors have combined to cut tho normal increase. In the Sprins months, COW moose and caribou are slaughtered just for the un born calves which are highly re garded as a delicacy by the In dians.
 Hunting is not confined to guns by them. Large numbers of cari bou and some moose are snared and not always are they used after being taken. The Indians build fences of brush in which are left openings at convenient intervals and likely places, and snares of rawhide, rope, or old telegraph wire are placed in these openings. Caribou, or moose, at tempting to go through are thus entrapped. Indifference. and sometimes downright laziness." on the part of the Indians leads them to neglect their fences and ensnared animals are left to starve to death.
 Trapped in Abandoned Line
 Some p years ago the U. s. Signal Corps constructed and maintained for several years telegraph line between Gulkana and Eagle along what is known as the "Ketchumstuk Trail..' Shortly after the Fairbanks stan pede this line was abandoned and the wire left strung on the poles. It soon began to fall into decay and as the poles rotfed or wera
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-04

Old papers for sare at The Empire
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-04

blown or burned down. the wirs lay strung loosely on the ground That this wire has taken few caribou victims was evidenced by parts of skeletons found by Com mission representatives. Photo. graphs taken by them show wire wrapped skulls. wire entangled feet. all that remained of ami mals which apparently were caught and failed to free them selves.
 Forest Fire Menace
 Probably the most serious situa- ton is that caused by forest fires, occurring accidentally or set by design. Observers, after spending weeks in the field, said 75 percent of the upper Panama River basin has been burned over. and 20 per cent of # in the past 10 or 15 years. Some of the rolling hills have been burned twice in the past 20 years and as result it will take many years for new growth of brush and timber to start, so barren is the top soil.
 It was said that most of the fires were probably started by Indians who believed they would thus start new growth of under brush which would bring more moose into the region. Some of the fires were said to have been started by prospectors in clearing off vegetation to determine the character of the geological forma- tion. Carelessness also played the usual contributary part in the fires.
 Sentiment Is Changing
 For years, it was reported, there was a prevailing sentiment that forest fires did no material harm 10 the region. However. the In- dians to some extent, and virtual ly all of the white traders and trappers have noted that game and fur-bearing animals have be. come scarcer with each succeed ing fire. As result of this ex. perience there is growing senti- ment for fire prevention.
 A realization has come slowly. but surely. it was said. that burn ed over country affords no feed ing places of value and little protection to either game or fur bearers. A striking instance of what happens to birds without cover for safety was found in the depredations of coyotes. which are present in large numbers, on the young geese in the upper Ia mana River. After the birds hatch, they are unable to fly for most of the summer. frequenting the water around the numerous bars and sandy islands. Coyotes chase them from the water onto the islands where they are easily cornered and captured in the scanty brush growth.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-04
APPEAR AT c. OF C.

The guartette of the Boys clse Club appeared today before the Chamber Of Commerce. and gang several selections. Members Of the quartette are Robert Waggon- CT, Marvin Chase, Brian IIariand and George Hall. A four piaea orchestra picked from the regular High School Orchestra also fur nished part of the entertainment at the luncheon. Georgn Hall. Robert WaPgoper. John Mcggitt, and Gladys Naghel are the mem bers of the orchestra.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-04

High School teams will start next week. The boys held meeting this week and are all ready, as are the girls, to start floor work in preparation for their first games. which will be in Deeem- tar with Alumni teams as the opposition The Alumni teams started their practice two weeks ago, and are rapidly rounding in- to shape.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-04
RETURN TO GLASSES

No new cases of measles have been reported, Supt w. K Keller announced today and those who were forced to stay home because of illness are gradually returning to their classes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-04
plsLocArEs SHOULDER

Amey Bates. members cf the ophmore-Junior basketball team. dislocated kar shoulder yesterday afternoon while reaching fer . basketball which had been thrown In her direction. She was taken to tho hospital where the shoulder was set
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-11-04

w. R. Garster. Deputy U. S. Marshal, left for Seattle on the Alaska. At Ketchikan he will pick up Erling J. Peterson, re- gently sentenced to spend two years at McNeil Island.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-02-18

States and the board Of managers of
the society. That site on the public
reservation near the Potomac river,
where the monument now stands, was
selected. The corner stone of the mon
ument was laid on July 4. of that year
This stone was a block of marble
weighing 24,500 pounds. and was quar-
rfed and presented to the society by
Thomas Symington of Baltimore. The
stone selected for the foundation was
the blue rock of the Potomac valley
in blocks weighing from six to eight
tons.
Design Changed.
When the actual work was begun
Mills plan of circular colonnaded
building at the base was abandoned
and only the obelisk shaft. which was
changed as to proportions. was re-
tanned. On this plan the monument
was finally erected to height Of $50
feet, by 1860. Then the Civil war
halted work on it. But at the end
Of the war further appeals were made
to the public for contributions, and to
congress for cooperation. 1t was in
1875 that the resolution was offered
to that body for the completion of the
monument. This act. as passed, car.
ried with it an appropriation of $780,
600. 1t provided for the transfer
to the government Of all property Of
the Washington National Monument
society. and that the construction OF
the monument be placed under the
joint supervision Of the President OF
the United States. the supervising
architect of the Treasury depart.
ment, the architect Of the Capitol. the
chief engineers Of the army and the
first vice president of the society.
The first work on the resumption OF
the construction Of the monument was
the Strengthening and enlarging of its
foundation. This was because the
original foundation was found to be
inadequate to bear the proposed shaft
Standa on Original Site.
The completed monument. which
stands 500 feet high, was dedicated
in February, 1885. The total cost was
nearly $1,200,OOO. Thousands of pill.
grims visit it every year. many OF
them travelling to its summit to view
the marvellous panorama of their ma.
ti0nal capital.
Contrary to rumor at one time.
the Washington monument has never
been moved. From the very begin
nings of it's construction it has re.
manned on the present site. How.
ever, in one sense, the monument
moves daily with the sun, turning
upon an are under the influence of the
rays of heat. Likewise 1t moves I'm.
der pressure of the wind. But despite
these daily and occasional movements
there never has been the slightest dis
turbance of poise.-Pathfnder Mag
azine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-02-18

while, the equestrian statue men,
toned in the resolution of the Con-
tinental congress eliminated in the
statue by Greenough, which was
placed in the rotunda of the Capitol
in 1S41. But 1t was later moved to
the east front of the Capitol; and
more recently to the Smithsonian mu-
scum.
No definite steps were taken toward
the erection of the monument until
1888. During that year the Washing
ton National Monument society was
organized, with the idea of erecting
a monument by popular subscription.
In 1886 the society invited American
artists to submit designs for monu-
ment. The only requirement was that
any plans submitted should ''harmo-
niously blend durability, simplicity
and grandeur" The cost of the pro-
posed structure was to be not less
than $1,OOOOOO.
Proposed Memorial.
Many designs were submitted. The
one selected was that submitted by
Robert Mills, prominent architect Of
his time. This design, known as the
original design of the Washington
National monument, is reproduced in
the accompanying illustration. The
plan, as shown, was circular colon
naded building, $50 feet in diameter
and 100 feet high. from which was to
spring an obelisk shaft 20 feet square
at the base and 500 feet high.
But funds for the monument accu-
INFLATED slowly because contributions
had been limited to one dollar a per-
son. Thus, it was 1S47 before enougl
money to justify beginning the build
ing OF the monument was accumu-
lated.
In 1S48 congress adopted another
resolution authorizing the society to
erect monument upon a site to be
selected BY the President of the United
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-02-18
Monument Is
Nations Tribute
to Greatest Son

The idea of monument to the
memory of George Washington orig
mated in the house of representatives.
It was the ultimate outcome of res
olution introduced by Jehn Marshall
In 1899 "that.>a marble monument be
erected by the United States in the
capital, at the city of Washington,
and that the family Of General WASH
tngton be requested to permit his body
to be deposited under it; and that
the monument be so designed as to
commemorate the great events of his
military and political life" Before
this, however, the Continental con-
gress, in 1888, had adopted the reso-
luton shat an equestrian statue of
General Washington be erected at the
place where the residence Of congress
shall be established"
In considering these two resolutions
congress amended the former so as to
provide that a "mausoleum Of Amer
lean granite and marble, in pyra-
midal form, 100 feet at the base and
Of proportionate height shall be erect
ed In the city Of Washington" Mean
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-02-18
Ronaany Marriages

Jumping over a brOomstick is the
only marriage ceremony under ROmany
law. This was explained by an aged
gypsy woman, who applied at Fare
ham for a pension, when asked to pro-
duce her birth and marriage certifi-
Gates. "My husband and have lived
happily as man and wife for over fifty
years." she said promptly. The old
lady's application for pension was
granted.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-02-18

Washington arch Is In Itself a me
mortal to the great Washington anc
has been decorated by two statues
Of heroic size, The western one show
Ing Washington the statesmans Is the
work of A. Sterling Calder
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-02-18

Like a, coy maiden, ease. when
courted most. farthest retires.-Cow-
per.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-06
Winsome Searches In Vain
BY Thornton ". Burgess

No matter how you've schemed and
planned,
Chance still is sure to take q hand.
Farmer Browns Boy
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-06


You can get an answ to any
question Of fact or Information by
writing to the Question Editor.
New Britain Herald. Washington
Bureau. 1922 New York avenue,
Washington. D. c. encioaing two
cents In stamps for reply. Medical.
legal and marital advice cannot be
given. nor can extended research
be undertaken. All other questions
will receive Z personal reply. I'm
signed requests cannot b answered.
AL letters are conhdential.-Editor.
@. What is the largest number
OF men ever engaged in a single
battle?
A. The largest number were con-
centrated about the Marine area in
the Second Battle Of the Marine.
There were about two million men
engaged. one million on each side.
Q. What was the date of the
great flood In the Ohio River VAL
ley?
A. A flood occurred in March
and April 1918. Loss Of life amount
ed to AIS and property loss was
$4,000, 1000. There was Il flood
there also in 1887.
@. VINO wrote Heaven has no
rage like love to hatred turned.
Nor hell fury like a woman scorn-
ed?
A. Congreve in THE Mourning
Bride"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-06

BY SISTER MARY

Breakfast - Fresh pruncs, cereal.
cream, crisp broiled bacon, crcamed
eggs. toast, milk, coffee.
Luncheon - Salmon and green
pea salad. rye bread, sour cream
pie. milk, tea.
Dinner - Broiled Spanish mack
erel, baked new potatoes, beet
greens garnished with hard cooked
eggs, banana and orange salad,
brown Betty, milk, coffee.
Ovcn-broiicd bacon is sure to
prove popular. The bacon should be
placed on 4 rack over a pan. The
regulation hroiler of the average gas
range fits the oven, but if one does
not have this, an ordinary flat
broiler can be supported on a pan
SO thar the bacon cooks in the oven,
the pan receives the bacon drip
pings" and the bacon is held quite
above them.
When the cream sours, sour
cream pie VIII be a treat.
Sour Cream Pie
one cup sour cream. IL cup
sugar. , eggs. IA teaspoon salt,
cup seeded raisins, IL cup finely
diced app,es, tablespoons flour.
teaspoon cinnamon.
Beat yolks Of eggs until light. Add
cream. Mix and sift sugar, flour,
salt and cinnamon. Add raisins and
apples aud mix thoroughly. Add to
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-06
Your Health
How to Keep It.
Causes Of Illness j,
BY DIR. MORRIS rIsHBEIN

BY DIR. MORRIS FIsHBEIN
Editor Journal Of tho American
Medical Association and of ny.
geaa, the Health Magazine
The annual report Of the deaths
Of infants in the cities Of the United
States during 1925 has just been
made available by the American
Child Health association.
The investigation includes s13
cities In tho United States in which
accurate records are kept OF both
births and deaths, and 81 in
which there are records Of deaths
only.
The rate shows somewhat Of
an increase for 1926 over that Of
1925. In the latter year there
were 72.6 deaths per thousand
babies born. whereas in 1926 the
rate was 1877. Among the larg-
est cities. namely, those over $780,
900 population. Portland, Ore,
had the lowest rate, namely, 80:
Seattle. WASH, was second with
~. and San Francisco was third
in the list with 50. The states
represented. Oregon. Washington
and California. range in the same
order when the rates OF all their
cities are considered. Evidently
the Pacific coast Is a healthful
place for a baby to be born.
The three lowest cities in the
population group from 100000 to
100000 were New Haven, Conn,
with 81: st. Paul. Mimi. and
Cambridge. Mass. each with 56.
Among the smaller cities report
ing. Oak Park, ILL.,, with IS. Pasa-
dena and Berkeley. Cal, with SO
and 81. and Everett, Mass. with
80 had the most enviable records.
1t Is interesting to know also
that the states Of the Pacific
group declined eight points from
1922 to 1926. the west north
central cities. three points. and the
middle Atlantic cities, eight points.
There are still many cities In the
United States in which the birth
rates are badly recorded and in
which little accurate information is
obtainable relative to the incidence
and causes of death. Obviously 1t
is impossible to plan improvement,
leading to prevention Of infant
deaths. without accurate knowledge
of the conditions existing.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-06
q. Who wsr. tn. coureurs Do

~ .Wo0 "VS S0e NVoSoo1e o<
Boisf
A. Canadian bush-rangers Of the
18th century who foresook theil
families and homes and took to the
woods to engage in the beaver
trade.
Q. What period in American his
tory was known a. 1.-THE era OF
good feeling?
A. The two administration OF
James Monroe. 1Sl7-1S75.
@. BY whom and when was Bra
I'll discovered?
A. By Vincent Yanez Pinzon in
1900 A. D.
Q. Where is Monte Cristo?
A. It Is an island Of Italy stu
ated in the Mediterranean Sea and
lying about Is miles south OF the
island Of Elba. 1t was made famous
by Alexander Dumas novel, THE
Count Of Monte Cristo." .
@. From What continent does the
United States obtain the largest
amount Of imports?
A. Imports from Asia. in recent
years. have been larger than those
from any other continent, and Eu-
rope holds second place.
q. What is the meaning Of the
name Homer?
A. 1t Is from the Greek and
means security.
@. Has there been much activity
in building schools in the United
States in recent years?
A. In the past two years new
school buildings erected in 2s1
cities OF 10000 or more population
cost $245.s11.7l5 an average for
each city Of $s74,775. OF the build
ings erected 1872 were for elemen-
tary schools, 165 Junior High
schools and 1877 for senior high
schools. If similar activity existed in
cities Of this size from which no
reports were received. 1880 new
school buildings were erected in
this country during the bienium.
1924-1926, at a total expenditure of
$714.314,3e5. Notwithstanding this
great activity in city school con-
struction inadequate school facilities
necessitated part-time instruction OF
a number OF elementary children In
81 OF the 4o4 cities reporting and
Of high school pupils in 10 Of the
cities for which statistics are avail
able.
@. Is there woman in the
moon rs we'll as a man in the moon?
A. II one has sufficient magina-
ton he can doubtless distinguish a
woman's head in the moon as we'll
as the mans head. These are mere
ly however. shadows cast on the
moons surface.
@. What was the name Of the
aeroplane in which Byrd flew over
the North Pole?
A. The Josephine Ford.
@. Can you give me recipe for
mint jelly?
A. Soak 1 tablespoon granulated
gelatine In IA cup OF water for ten
minutes. Heat "a cup minced mint
leaves In 1-2 cup hot vinegar ant
simmer for 10 minutes. Strain
through cheesecloth. add gelatine.
Season with IA teaspoon paprika
and IA teaspoon salt and I cup
sugar and cook again until II jells.
A little green coloring matter Is nee
essary II bright green is desired.
@. Who played the part of the
Reverend Dimmesdale in the picture
THE Scarlet Letter.?
A. Lars Hansen, 4 Swedish
actor.
q. What is whey?
A. The thin sweet watery part Of
milk after separation from the curd.
q. Are freckles hereditary?
A. They are not hereditary. They
result from an increase OF coloring
matter In the epidermis and may
either be inborn or caused by dis
coloration from an external source
such as strong sunlight.
@. Is cole slaw or cold slaw cor
rect?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-08-06
Loves Enbers
Adele Garrison's Absorbing Sequel to
Revelations of a Wife"
Beginning a New Serial

reflection that in the young wo-
mans statement were true. her
proximity must sometimes be en-
barrassing for her friends. l could
imagine many pleasanter happen
ings than the sudden leaping of a
large and strange. even though
friendly, dog into's ones lap.
What is this dogs name?" she
went on, her large pansy eyes re-
flecting only child-like inquiry.
The strange young man looked at
her steadily. My imagination, in
Dicky's slangy parlance, working
overtime" registered an eerie little
impression as of duelists feeling for
their weapons.
"Fedor," he said crisply
Miss Lincoln clasped her hands a
bit Electrically.
Il knew it," she exclaimed, 81
had a dog named Fedor not long
ago, only he was a collie and from
force of habit I always call every
dog Fedor. When this dog jumped
on me, l said, Down, Fedor.' with
out thinking, and he lay down at
once. So l knew his name must be
Fedor," she concluded naively.
The young man had not taken
his eyes from her face as she talk
ed There was still In his own
countenance bewilderment which
had come into it when he had got
ten his first look at the charming
young chatelaine of The Larches.
But his comment upon her little
speech was crisp, with no uncertain
ty in its tones.
You loved your dog so dearly"
he said. that you must miss him
very much"
I think even Noel Neritzen, en-
crossed in his instinctively jealous
dislike of the stranger, noticed the
oddly of the young mans phrasing.
1t was not a question. but an asser-
ton. Even more curious, however,
vas Miss Lincolns reply,
II do" she said. But have
found no dog worthy 10 take his
place until / saw this one. Tell me.
would 1t be impossible for you to
relinquish the care of Fedor to me
while his owrer is-absent ?"
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