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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-07-31

dents rather than a recreation. There are some eight thousand trappers, large percentage of whom are native Indians or Es- kimoS. who have no other source Of existence than that furnished by the game and fur. Moreover, there is little chance that other sources of livelihood will ever be available to them and the continu- ance of the supply thus becomes of major importance to this Com mission. Besides these thousands who depend on the sale Of fur, there is scarcely a person in the Territory who fails to supplement his Harder" with some species of game. There are many, both white and native, who have neither the means nor the opportunity to pro- cure beef or pork shipped in from the outside" and their depend ence on wild game will likely con- tlnue 1nQellnlUely.
 Many Problems
 It must not be said, however, that the sole duty of the Alaska Game Commission is that of law enforcement. AS is true in any well balanced conservation pro- gram, there are many additional related activities which must be made an integral part of this long term planning. It is necessary, for instance, that the officers and em- ployees of the Commission be well posted on general wildlife prob lems in order to disseminate such to an interested pub lie. They must be constantly on the alert for new biological find- ings and influences which affect the game or fur in any given locality, and to make well advised recommendations for changes in regulations or administration. The Commission maintains an excel lent series of wildlife motion pie lures which are shown, upon re- quest, to various groups and or ganizations, usually accompanied by discussion of wildlife prob
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lems. Through it's field personnel
 the Commission is Investigating
 ways and means of controlling
 predatory animals which kill-in
 season and out, regardless of human bag limits-for 365 days of the year
 Alaska Game Wardens are eX- pected to demonstrate to trappers the least wasteful way of taking fur bearers and the proper methods of preparing raw furs so that high est market prices may be obtained. They encourage wildlife photogra- phy, realizing that it takes a better hunter to kill game with a camera than with rifle, and that game so killed" continues to live and null tiply It is the duty of the Com missions personnel to understand the problems of the fur farmer and to give helpful information con- corning the findings of the Biologi- cal Surveys research division. It is important also that they keep constantly in mind the fact that many people who neither hunt nor trap have a rightful interest in sec ing the various forms of non com mercial species protected.
 TranspIanting Program
 The Commission has likewise car ried out, as limited funds would per init, an interesting and worthwhile series of transplanting and re- stocking projects. Exotic species of game and fur animals have been introduced to fill thin" spots in the natural faunal list Native species such as deer, moose, rabbits, beaver muskrat, marten, and var iety of other animals, have been transplanted to new areas from which they had formerly been sep arated by giant glaciers or large bodies of water The phenomenal in- crease to more than 1000 deer from a planting of Is animals on the is lands of Prince William Sound may be pointed out as a successful ven ture of this nature. By increasing the range of these, as well as many other game and fur animals, it has been found possible to actually en- nance the value of Alaska's already enviable natural wildlife supply.
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fur bearing animals, which had been sadly diminished by needless exploitation, have since been brought back to a safe status Of abund- ance, and the perpetuation of all species on a sustained yield" basis has been attempted.
 Entering Twelfth Year
 Entering it's twelfth year, the AL aska Game Commission enjoys the cooperation and support of Alaska's residents who realize that it's ac-
 ivities are entirely and unselfish- ly devoted to the best interests of Uildlife conservation. Through it's present. force of twelve Ala S k 9
 tame Wardens, the Commission ,arries on a relentless war against he illegal exploitation of game and TUT. Each warden district is larger
 han many entire States" and travel, except by airplane, is diff iicult and slow. In the course of year each warden patrols hun ireds of miles by foot, dog team, 'iver boat, automobile and air plane in an effort to detect and prevent game violations. In South east and Western Alaska the Com mission maintains a fleet of sea- Zoing patrol vessels which are used to contact hunters and trappers scattered over thousands of miles of coast line.
 While this huge area presents an administration problem of con- siderable magnitude, this same iargeness. coupled with compara- tive scarcity of people, has been an important contributing factor to the present abundance of wildlife. Likewise, the majority of the resi- dents realize the necessity for making a wise use of the game resources and are eager to stamp out any practice which tends to waste or bring about an unwar- ranted depletion of any specie. In contrast to the more populous sec tions of America, Alaska's game and fur is of vital importance in a livelihoo1 to it's resi-
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ARCTIC TUNDRA PLAYS PART IN
 WILD LIFE PLAN
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game animals are returning, the wolf takes a prominent place or the scene. Many bands are now ranging back and forth across the Arctic slope, doing serious damage by killing large numbers of rein deer. I came across many deer that has been pulled down by hamstring- ing. In most cases only the tongues were eaten and the rest of the car cass wasted. At one place I found where six deer had been killed and not touched by the wolves after killing. This sort of wanton slaugh- ter is now doing great damage to the herds and the animals are be- coming panieky and scattered Many struggling bands become mixed with caribou herds. If immediate relief is not found the reindeer may be- come completely lost to the na- tives.
 Natives After Wolves
 At all the villages touched by the patrol I gave wolf trapping instruc- lions and demonstrations to the Els kimos and organized them, in ar attempt to reduce these predators The natives showed a great deal of enthusiasm and are making a geDu- inc effort to get the wolves, but the nature of the country and other conditions are against them. The situation is critical.
 My itinerary shows that I left Fairbanks by canoe last May and after travelling throughout the Yu- kon and Innoko river sections, vis- tied the Nome and Kotzebue coun- try After making dog team pa trol up the Noatak River, left Kot- zebue on November 19 and travelled along the Arctic coast to Point Lay Wainwright, and Point Barrow From Barrow the patrol was ex- tended eastward for about 150 miles. Then from Cape Halkett I went west through the interior of the Arctic Slope, crossing the Ikpikpuk and Meade Rivers, reaching the coast again at Wainwright.
 Travel Difficult
 This travel was performed during the period of Arctic darkness and was very difficult, due to severe storms and unusual trail condi- ticr,. It was necessary to build snow igloos at most of the overnight stops, and to exist on the types of food used by the Eskimos. Raw meat, fish and seal fat constituted our Ciet, the same being fed to the dogs. The Alaskan Eskimos build small square snow-houses by cut ting large blocks of hard packed snow with long snow knife. The roof also is made from these blocks, and the finished house looks much like small bungalow. These igloos
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TOTAL POPULATION OF TERRITORY IS
 MORE THAN 6O,OOO

The following statistics on the population of Alaska were taken from the 1930 census. However, since that year many people have come to the Territory to live, and the next census will undoubtedly show ia much larger total population.
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may be large enough for four per- sons, and are very warm and com fortable when freshly made The round, dome style igloo built by the Greenland Eskimo is more diff ficult to construct and is not often used in Arctic Alaska. The perm anent dwellings of our Eskimos are built in the ground with supports of driftwood and jawbones from whales, then covered with earth. The snow igloo is used only for tempor- ary camp while travelling.
 After making another journey into the interior, I travelled south along the coast and visited Point Hope and Kivalina on my way to Kotzebue. Point Hope is really one of the most remote and desolate places of the Arctic. The people here are entirely dependent on blub- Der for their light and fuel They obtain this blubber by hunting seals on the open water during the win ter, and by whaling in the spring If the hunter returns empty handed, his family must shiver in their fur clothes until meat and blubber can be secured. Other villages are more fortunate in having coal seams or oil SeepageS close by.
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The number of persons employed in the commercial fisheries of AL aska in 1885 was 22,620 Of these 12,621 were whites, 6,2O1 natives. 2,409 Filpinos, 932 Japanese, 4O5 Chinese, and 52 miscellaneous (Mex- jeans, Kanakas, Koreans, etc.) The total number in 1884 was 26,l90, or 3,570 more than in 1885.
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Whale Food Supply

It IS evident that the mammals Of the sea are very important to the Eskimo people A whale or two se- cured during the spring provides many tons of fine meat and blub- Der for themselves and their dogs The pursuit of the great Bowhead whale is an exciting and dangerous activity The natives go many miles out on the ice pack, dragging their skin oomiaks and chase the whales in the leads of open water. The big animals are killed by means Of harpooning or firing bombs into them with large brass shoulder gun. During this season the natives suffer considerably from snow blindness and occasionally some are drowned when their boats are smashed by the flukes of a whale. The Walrus and seals are also very important to the natives, and are secured by hunting out on the ice floes. During the past many walrus have been killed for their tusks and their carcasses wasted It is report ed that this interesting and useful mammal is becoming more scarce each year
 It is the hope of the Game Com mission to conserve in every way possible the many fine species of birds and animals inhabiting the far north, and also to help the Es- kimo people to preserve their eco- homie independence by mainten- ance of their game and fur supply.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
OBI7UAR

McNANdARA-Mrs. Bridget Mo- Namara, widow of Patrick McNa- mara, of 1915 Bank street died Tues day at St. Mary's hospital. She was a native of Ireland but had been a resident of this city for 60 years, making her home in the Brooklyn section, where she was well and favorably known. She was a com municant of St. Patrick's church and was a member of the Cleaners society.
 Mrs. McNamara is survived by two brothers, John Conway of this city and Edward Conway of Illinois and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row morning at SIS o'clock from the home of her niece, Mrs. Charles Meehan of Il Lounsbury street to St. Patrick's church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 The Cleaners society met at Il | AOuklSUU4y obACCt 4dov VVSAAAAA6 $V v o'clock for prayers.
 Giuseppe Mollica, 67, of 40 Ridge street, died yesterday af- ternoon at the Waterbury hospital after brief illness. He was born in Italy and had resided in this city for the past 30 years. He was a member of Lega Siciliana. He was a carpenter by trade having retired 8 few years ago.
 MT. Mollica is survived by his wife, Maria Mollica; three sons, Joseph, Giro and Dennis, all of this city; five daughters, Mrs. Edward J. Rogers, of Springfield, Mass, and Mary, Josephine, Ida and Concetta Mollica, all of Waterbury; two brothers, Salvatore Mollica of this city and Andrea Mollicia of Italy; a sister, Mrs. Luciano Fazina, of Italy; and three grand children.
 The funeral will be held from the home Saturday morning at 8:15 o'clock to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where high mass will be celebrated, at 9 o'clock. Friends may call at the home after 3 o'clock this afternoon. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
Popular Concert In Wilby Auditorium To
 Feature 80 Musicians
First Appearance of Major Symphony Orchestra Here in Nearly Ten Years-SchOoI Officials Cooperate
 ing in Perfecting Arrangements;

a most interesting program includ- ing the 1912 Overture by Tschaikow- sky which will be presented with the assistance of the Waterbury Symphonic band.
 Emily Roosevelt, dramatic soprano, of Stamford, will be guest soloist on this occasion singing the aria "Dich Theure Halle" from Wagner's opera Tannhauser and the aria "Or sai, Chi ronore," from Don Giovanni by Mozart. By special request, the Bird Song" from Leoncavello's opera I'll Pagliacci" will be a third number.
 This presentation of the Bridge port WPA Symphony orchestra will be the first appearance in almost a decade of a major symphonic or chestra in Waterbury, it is said, and has been made possible by the cooperation of the Waterbury board of education and Dr. Tomas Con- don, superintendent of schools, in making available the Wilby high school auditorium. By special ar- rangement at o'clock of the con- cert afternoon, the pupils of the high schools will gather in the audi torium to hear a concert scheduled for them by the orchestra and its conductor, MT. Foti. Admission to this musical event will be popular ly priced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
TUCKER ARRANCES
 GREEN EXERCISES
SOuthingtOn Man to Direct Memorial Day Celebra-
 tiOn May 31st
CHESHIRE NEWS
Hubert Rigney Cheshire Phone 33A

Cheshire, May 20-The memorial day exercises on the Green, May 30, will be in charge of George A. Tucker, of the Sons of Veterans Camp of Southington. The local members of Trumbull Camp, Sons of Veterans, will participate in the observance in Wolcott, Prospect, Southington and Cheshire. Charles Greene will assist MT. Tucker in arranging the local observance.
 The Grange Sunday exercises at Connecticut State College Sunday were attended by the following from this town. MT. and Mrs. Mark Bishop, John H. Bishop, John M. Bishop, Mrs. Joseph Larrana, MT. and Mrs. Joseph H. Doucette, Mrs. Marjorie Larrana, MT. and Mrs. John Code, MT. and Mrs. Everett
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
BOROUGH WOMAN
 SUED FOR $l,OOO
Isabel Calvin Alleged to Have Hit New Havener
 With Stone

Isabel R. Calvin of Naugatuck is alleged to have hit Mrs. Virginia Limauro of New Haven with stone, and caused her to sprain her thumb and scratch her face, in 8 $1.000 civil action instituted by Mrs. Linn auro which was brought to trial in the court of common pleas today. Judge Edward J. Finn is presiding.
 Mrs. Limauro was visiting with her daughter and son in law Mo- vember 13, 1886 when the alterca- tion is said to have occurred. The daughter and son-in-law, MT. and Mrs. Martino, reside at 92 South Main street, Naugatuck.
 The plaintiffs testimony was completed today, and it is claimed that Miss Calvin, accompanied by her sister, came to the Martino home searching for 8 third party. When informed that the third party was not there they insisted he was and the defendant immediately slapped Martino's face, it is alleged, and called him abusive names. She is then alleged to have picked up a huge stone and struck Mrs. Linn auro with it. Officer Raymond Carl-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Edmund Le- Clair was held from the Belleville funeral home, 68 East Clay street, this morning at 8:30 o'clock to St.. Ann's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o. clock by Rev. Bertrand Parent as- sisted by Rev. Ubald Laurion and Rev. Edward Gradeck. Marcel Dou- cette rendered "Pie Jesu," Schubert's Farewell" and the French version of Nearer My God To Thee" A delegation from the Danes de St. Ann included: Mrs. F. x. Baribault, Mrs. Simeon Boufard, Mrs. Henry Moreau, Mrs. Caroline Vigeant, Mrs. Joseph Leblanc and Mrs. Alexan- drine Confer. Burial was in Cal- vary cemetery with committal serv- ices by Father Parent. The pall- bearers were: George Caouette, Ed ward LaLiverte, Henry Moreau,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
Five Waterburians in WPA Orchestra.

U. Pardee, Mrs. Walter Anderson. Miss Ruth Hale, Malcolm Smith and Raymond Metgler.
 W. c. T. U. COnvenes
 At the 54th annual convention of the W. c. T. U. in New Haven, Tuesday, Miss Emily Thomas, of Spring street, took part in the pro- gram.
 A motion picture show will be conducted by the Parent-Teacher Association, at the reformatory auditorium tonight at 8:15. "Lloyds of London" will be the feature pie ture shown. A comic picture will also be on the program. The pro- ceeds will be used to carry out the associations program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

Five residents of Waterbury, Adolph Abbenante, Joseph Crafa, George Davidonia, Joseph DeVito and Tofne Thomas, are among the eighty musicians of the Bridgeport WPA Symphony orchestra scheduled to give popular concert at s:15, Wednesday evening May 26 in the Wilby high school auditorium, 1t was announced today by the state office of the Federal Music Project.
 The orchestra under the direction of Frank Foti of Bridgeport will play
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
INFER CONFIRMED

New Haven, Conn.,, May 20.- (UP)-W. w. Myer, general counsel for the New Haven Railroad, today was confirmed by Federal Court Judge Carroll c. Hincks as attorney for trustees of the Providence, War ren & Bristol Railroad. He will serve without compensation.
 The court named Fleming James, Jr., North Haven, as special counsel for the road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
SEEKS DIVORCE

John J. Egan of this city was today named defendant in divorce action filed in superior court by his wife, Eleanor M. Lezotte Egarl. Desertion is the allegation.
 In addition to the divorce Mrs. Egan seeks alimony and custody of four minor children. The couple was married November 25, 1926, and parted October 6, 1883.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

son of the Naugatuck police force, stated on the stand today that he did not believe the girls were in- toxicated at the time. Attorney Walter w. Smyth appeared for the plaintiff with Attorney Henry Free man for the defense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
LATE REALTY NEWS
Warranty Deeds

Warranty Deeds Carmela Napolitano Coppeto to Giuseppe and Teresina Pettinichio; property, 9 Pleasant street. Edward Champagne to Elizabeth L. Whiteside, land, north side of Newton avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

Members of the Italian-Ameri- can Women's Democratic club will oficiate as hostesses tonight on the occasion of their annual din- ner-dance at Waverly Inn. The list of guests of honor including prominent state and local party leaders and well known officials, is headed by Lieutenant Governor Frank Hayes. Numbered among state celebrities expected to be in attendance tonight are Thomas s. Smith, internal revenue collector for the state of Connecticut. State
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
FORECLOSURE ASKED

Foreclosure of property at Knob Hill, Watertown is asked in a suit instituted in the court of common pleas today by Anna c. Leisring of this city against Marion c. and Ed munt T. Kelly of Watertown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
Collector

Controller Charles c. Swartz, As- sistant State Controller John M. Dove, Secretary of State Dr. C.. John Satti, Miss Grace Manning of New London, national commit teewoman of the Young Democrats of Connecticut, Charles Sciullo, president of the Italian-American Democratic club, Judge Edward Mascolo and other leaders.
 The committee of arrangements for the event is headed by Mrs. Robert Bosco and Miss Doris Jaca- ruso, co-chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

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 The funeral of Harry Taylor ot Springfield was held this afternoon at 3::30 o'clock from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. Alexander Rogers officiated. Burial was in old Pine Grove ceme- tery. The pallbearers were: Carl- isle Stone, George Brunelle, James Fowler, John Beckwith, Warren Fillmore and Henry Havich.
 The funeral of Mrs. Charles R. Manville was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Burial will be at the convenience of the fam fly.
 The funeral of Frederick W. Dietz was held yesterday afternoon at the Alderson funeral home, Rev. Theo- dore c. Bobilin, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, offi- ciating. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery. Rev. Kermit Green of Trenton, Pa., assisted MT. Bobi- lin. Bearers, all members of the Odd Fellows, included. William F. Bierbaum, Joseph Codella, James Hunt, James Lowe, w. Salmon and William Clarke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Anthony Stackonis, 29 Railroad Hill street; Sophie T. Bomber, 29 Railroad Hill street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
DIED

McNAMARA-In this city, May 18th, 1887, Mrs. Bridget McNamara, of 1915 Bank St. Funeral tomorrow morning. at 8:15 o'clock, from II Church. Burial in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

1887, Giuseppe Mollica, of 40 Ridge St. Funeral Saturday morning, at 8:15 o'clock, from 40 Ridge St., to Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Bur- ial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

a get the which will Bay trade to make for pins court
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

When his horse lost in the Kentucky Derby (mssi purse and went out and nailed S750 stake few da claimed the jock was saving the beast for the second
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

that he and Daryl zanuk never job He he will work for pictures wont-and there 1t stands deadocked
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

solicited the Community Chest he welches on the organized scybu tells coffee agencies take of their hunger
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

Schmeing can't get into ring with Jim the promoters feel won't political he'll whisper, something big involving Hit
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

wife out oftener but it her ward robe he busy piyng her he can't have any um
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

He often drops and the playwrgl that mispronouncg word After the corrected always himself coaborato the play
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

Every Spring, especially this one, he confides that business is all shot he-probably because liner eft without selling sleeping space in the corridors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

Whenever he get what's coming to him, he writes man urging new law against that outrage-and the wo is some of the dopes in Albany carry out his damphool