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186 16, 24 and 36 Point Deer A POINT is a tine on a deer’s antler: Question:—“I had a question come up the other day in regards to white deer in the Adirondacks. One party claims that Mr. W. Rockefeller shot a 24-point white deer on his grounds. Can you tell me what was the largest deer got in this section and how many points he had? Also, what can you tell me about How’s Cave, N. Y.?”—JouHn N. DuRNEY, Utica, N. Y. Answer, by Mr. Spears:—I hadn’t heard about the 24-point white-tail killed by William Rockefeller on the Brandon Preserve. I think it is very likely to be true. You could write Supt. of Rockefeller Preserve, Brandon, Franklin Co., N. Y., and ask him. He would probably tell you about it. Fred Jones, Hinckley, N. Y., twenty years ago killed a 36-point buck while guiding for White on Moose River (Natural Dam). He’d probably give you details. The deer was of course of deformed antlers, somewhat. But a big one. I’ve seen only sixteen points, I think. Down South the white-tails grow bigger and have larger horns. I don’t know about How’s Cave, but I’d suggest that you write the State Geologist, Albany, N. Y., and ask him if the subject was ever discussed in a State or national bulletin of geology. If you give him the exact location, he could refer you to bulle- tins that discuss the geology of that place. More about the Arctic Oil-Fields OMETHING that supplements the in- formation printed in the Mid-July is- sue of ‘‘A. A.:” Question:—‘“‘Would like to inquire about recent oil-boom near Fort McMurray. Just how long would it take to go from Youngstown, Ohio, to the oil-fields? What route would be the most direct or ad- visable? Could a man lacking experience in the oil business pick up work? Am thirty-five, of medium height, weigh one hundred and forty-five; not used to very heavy work. Know how to handle a team. Have a go along. Could take $500 with us. the expense of such a trip be? Would it be good sense to leave a steady job— , but inside work which does not agree with me—. bad cough—to make the trip? Can you give me an idea.of conditions of trail and existence in oil-fields? In other words general conditions?””—C, D. M., Youngstown, Chio. ~ Answer, by Mr. Carson:—The last place on earth for a man like you to start for would be the Fort Norman oil-fields. It will be years before there is any demand for labor in that section, while to go in as a prospector reminds me of a fellow who was stopped from entering Yukon Territory in the Fall of 1898 by the Mounted Police. He asked why he was not eligible for admission and was told that no one might go in who did not have at least a thousand dollars in cash and a ton of food. He looked at the sergeant for a minuté and then said— ». Adventure “But any one who had that much grub and money would be a —— fool to want to go in.” That is about the situation at Fort Norman. All the promising tracts have been taken up. ‘This means that the oil companies who lease a section from the Government pay down fifty cents per acre or $320 to hold it for the first year. The second year costs one dollar per acre. Fort Norman lies about nine hundred miles north of Edmonton as the crow flies. The trail is about twice as far owing to the détours. When pumping is actually started it will be after a pipe- line has been ite down for a thousand miles where it can connect with a railway. This is my opinion; but it is based on careful observation and a knowl- edge of the country. The cost of transportation is such that your $500 would not take you both there, let alone provide you with an outfit. Send question direct to expert in charge— NOT to the magazine. Going Foreign in a Little Schooner ft that combines fun and profit with a minimum of government regu- lation. But be sure your passports are in order! Question: —“It is my intention to buy a two- mast schooner, get a small gas engine for emergency and take an extensive cruise. I will not carry pas- sengers nor freight for others, although I intend to do lots of trading myself. Neither will I carry insurance. My pal speaks Spanish and knows the country from Cuba to Brazil. We intend to trade there and make a bit while enjoying ourselves. But I do not know just what the Government requires. Are we forced to take a captain? Do we have to register? In fact I would thank you greatly if you would advise me what I must do and through what formulas I must go so as to abide by all the laws of this country and the islands’ we call at. I expect to get about a hundred-ton schooner. Do you consider that safe for any sea? Any additional information regarding small sailing-boats ; : « will be greatly appreciated. friend who. has been doing farm work who would What would Do you know if one could do better on the Pacific coast or around New Orleans, as to cost of picking _up a schooner?”’—D. WALLACE, Ogden, Utah. _ Answer, by Mr. Beriah Brown:—All vessels over eight tons have to be documented at the custom- house, and all vessels going foreign have to be regis- tered in the custom-house. The vessel which you purchase will already have her documents, and the transfer to you will have to be recorded in the cus- tom-house, where you will get your new papers when you register. ou will also get there in detail all of the information which you need. A schooner of one hundred tons, properly built and found in seaworthy condition, is fit to go around the wor'd. Many vessels of much smaller tonnage have done so. No licenses are required for officers on small sailing-vessels, and as you do not propose to carry insurance Lloyd’s requirements will not bother you. Of course, for your own safety and protection you Ccomiclook LO) S (© iin