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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1929-02-04
BANNER ALASKA
SEASON FOR 1929
SAYS B. HOWARD
Largest Tourist Travel Is
Indicated for This
Year, Says Agent

Preparations to handle the
largest season of Alaska tourist
travel ever anticipated are being
made by the two largest steam
ship companies that operate yes
sells on the Seattle-Alaska route,
according to Brice Howard, local
agent of the Pacific Steamship
Company, who with his family
returned from vacation today
on the Queen. "The whole out
look for a banner year for the
Territory of Alaska is most prom
Using from every angle" said Mr..
Howard
The General Passenger Agent
of the Admiral Line stated to
Mr.. Howard that the Dorothy
Alexander is at this time booked
to capacity for all except two
of her summer excursion trips to
the North.
THE Admiral Evans and Adj
miral Watson have been thor
oughly overhauled and the pas
senger accommodation have been
greatly improved as measures to
take care of the record tourist
year that is confidently expect
ed" he said.
To give the travellers more time
to visit Juneau and nearby scenic
attractions, the Dorothy Alexan-
der will arrive here in the early
morning on her north bound trips
this summer instead of afternoon,
as in the past, and will sail
for the Lynn Canal ports in the
evening, thus giving the passen-
gers full day ashore. The first
trip of the Dorothy is scheduled
to leave Seattle June 8.
Every available ship of the
Pacific Steamship Company has
been in service all winter, ac-
cording to Mr.. Howard, and to
handle the freight traffic, that
has been enormous, the company
chartered from the Alaska Steam
ship Company one of their vessels
for the California service" he
added. Each trip of steamers
from Seattle for California ports
sees large amounts of merchan-
disc left on the decks and in the
warehouses. The fully laden ships
cannot handle the business and
that should be a good barometer
of business in general. This is
the first winter season in several
years that ships of the large
lines have not been tied-up.
mot only in shipping circles
is activity bustling. The great
tunnel recently completed by the
Great Northern Railroad through
the Cascade Mountains gave en-
ployment to several thousand
men, which alone tended to make
the work situation a minor one.
Remarkably few men in Seattle
and Portland are out of work
and the recent heavy snowfall in
these cities gave the last of the
unemployed work fer some time
clearing the streets"
Airplane service for Alaska is
an assured thing. The interested
concerns are at the present time
putting planes in shape and in
March the first mapping and
routing fight will be made from
Seattle, said Howard, who added
that in several other respects AL
aska's potentialities are attract
ing not only the capital of the
Pacific Coast but Eastern as we'll.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1929-02-04
MRS. De CROFT
DIES SUDDENLY
IN CALIFORNIA
One Of Owner Of Famous
Chichagof Mine Passes
Away-H emorrhage

Associated Press dispatches and
nr;vate kilograms received at Jul
.nfsn convey the news OF the
death at Calm Springs. C-iifor-
,sa. of Mrs. Lena de Croft. A
slegram from Mrs. de Gron's SON
John w. Vanderbilt, to the Il.
II Behrends Bank said that has
mother died Saturday at neon oil
cerebral hemorrhage.
Mrs. de Gron was one OF the
three owners of the famous Chl-
ohapoff Mine of which James l..
Freeburn wa the General Man
ager The other shareholders
were w. r. Rust and Hugh G.
wallace of Tacoma. She inner
tied the interest from her hus-
hand. the late Edward de Groh,
the original owner of the prop
erty. who died many years ago.
The Associated Press says Mrs. de
Croff's estate is valued in excess
OF s1,00O,0O0. Local people be-
lieye that it is considerable over
that amount. She is said to have
drawn down more than $4,000
600 in dividends from the Chi
chagoff Mine.
Mrs de Groff lived in Sitka
where Edward de Groff owned a
general store, for many years. She
was werl known in Juneau where
she had been a frequent visitor
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1929-02-04
.FearFan.ine
Regularly
In Winter

MOSCOW, rcb. 4.-Fear of fam
inc has become an obession with
many Russians ever since the 1921
drought. when starvation killed
thousands in the Volga region.
This fear, usually dormant in the
spring and summer, awakens in
the fall and grows with the adj
vance of winter.
Panicky states of mind. although
hysterical and unwarranted by the
general economic situation in re-
cent years, usually have their
roots in some local crop shortage.
On the whole. fear of recurrence
of famine this year is not sup
ported by the facts at hand.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1929-02-04

Arctic Circle by way of Lapland.
she will be gone about eight
months. Two revolvers, a volume
of Plato and some evening gowns
are in her equipment.
81 won't be cold In Lapland, Z"
she said. THE last time l was
in Alaska the mercury froze, so
| am inured.v
Mrs. Cressy-Marcks has been
around the world twice. Her pres
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1929-02-04

John L. Ahlers. of the firm of
Rice and Ahlers Company, left
for sitka On the Queen. Mr..
Alters is going to superintend
construction on contract work
that is being done by the firm
in Sitka.
Howard Ashley, Master Me-
chaHic for the White Pass and
Yukon Route, is returning to
skagway on the Queen. Mr.. Ash
ley has been in Juneau for sew
eral days and only recently re-
turned from a vacation in the
south.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1929-02-04
FAULKNERs RETURN

After a 30-day combined vaca-
ton and business trip, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. l.. Faulkner returned
home today from Seattle on the
steamer Queen. They visited in
Seattle, Les Angeles and San
Francisco, and Mrs. Faulkner
spent two days in klamath Falls.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1929-02-04
FREEBURN GOES TO SITKA
ON QUEEN FOR SHORT STAY

w. G. Freeburn, superintendent
of the Pyramid Packing Com
pany's plant at Sitka. and for
merly superintendent OF the old
Chichagof mine. visited here to-
day while the Queen was in port.
He is enroute to Sitka on bust
ness and will return south on the
same vessel.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1929-02-04

Commercial job printing at The
Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1929-02-04

New, select line of visiting cards
at The Empire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-01-12

Oldsmobile's big high~compresslon engine
now delivers 81 horsepower. The piston
pins are now pressure fabricated AN en-
cheering feature heretofore characteristic
of high~priced cars. And this is typical
of the fne>car standards which have been.
maintained throughout the design and man
ufacture of this finer Oldsmobile for 1929.
Interiors have been.made more luxurious.
Upholsteries are richer and more costly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-01-12

tastes well satisfies their every need This purpose has
been accomplished fully than BEFORE the
Odsmobie presents the public new lower prices
The fundamentals of Odsmobe design have been rad
cay changed is the fine that has already proved
itself by millions of miles Of dependable service in the hands
of Thousands of but with added refnernents
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-01-12

on chrom1um~platedst andards, aneWeade6e
type visor, and an unusual selection Of
voguish new exterior color combinations.
Come and see this finer O1dsmobile. tits the
product of one Of the industry's pioneer
manufacturers, backed bythevast resources
of General Motors. And it offers acombin~
alton of beauty, luxury, comfort, perform
ance and value which simply cannot be-
matched at O1dsmobile's new lower price.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-01-12

seat~cushions deeper and softer FrfAen on
mobile has the wonderful Fisher
which may be moved instantly forward backzandeo<As
position desired simply by turning
This feature, together with Oldsmobiles
wheel, provides order Of comfort for thedrven
Style touches include headamps Of design mounted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-01-12
WOW-Mer titan
eUeL hut m0HeW
ZOWer Price

Oldsmobile offers engineering advancements that
increase performance and style refine
rent result vivid beauty and
complete luxury all substantial reduction in price
Twelve months ago. when the Oldsmobile Six
introduced engineers and critics pronounced it 1.-TWO years
ahead" And their predictions have been confirmed No
other in O1dsmobies field has approached it in
appearance performance, luxury of appointment Yet
Oldsobe has made definite advances in all these qualities
Last year. Oldsmobles unprecedented value brought
precedented acceptance buyers Oldsmobe
used the savings effected by this tremendous volume
give buyers their money-by building finer
car at lower price.
It has long been Oldsmobiles aim build for the
American family that moderate grates their finer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-08

washington, an aunt Of the bride, who
wore green georgette trimmed with
crystal beads and black velvet. and
Mrs. Warren Sankey. sister of the
bride. of Denver, Colo, wearing april
cot georgette trimmed with beads.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buzzerd left for a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-08

black ostrich feather fan. Her shoulder
corsage was Of pink roses.
The costume of Mrs. Buzzerd, mother
Of the bridegroom, was of black Spanish
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-08

lace, and she wore shoulder corsage
Of roses.
Among the guests from q distance
were Mrs. Lille Disher of Berkeley
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-08

Mrs. Saunders, mother Of the bride,
was dressed in a gown Of peach color
georgette trimmed with cut steel beads
and rhinestones. and she carried a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-08

Northern trip. The brides going-away
costume was a French blue transparent
velvet suit, egg-shell color blouse and
accessories to match
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-08

(Cointued on Third Page.)
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-06-06

The FORBES PUBLIC SERVICE
CUP, ON the other hand, is an extra
industry honor. 1t is donated by Mr..
B. C. Forbes, publisher of FORBES
MAGAZINE, and whose daily col
umn in one Of Seattle's newspapers
is read throughout all Western
Washington. None of the judges in
this contest are engaged in the light
and power business. 1t is their task,
as an unbiased and unprejudiced
jury, to select that light and power
company out Of all those competing
in the United States. which in their
opinion has done most to earn the
goodwill of its customers through
the greatest measure Of service and
which has done the most to develop
the Industrial resources of the terri
tory which 1t serves. Engineering
and technical developments are not
taken into consideration.
Immediately on receipt Of Mr..
Forbes telegram, Mr.. Leonard an
swered as follows:
81 find it mighty hard to express
adequately the qualification which
your telegram affords me. | am anx-
iously awaiting the proper time to
make the announcement to all the
members of the splendid organiza.
ton of this company whose enthusi-
asm and cooperation have earned
this splendid recognition. In the
meantime please accept my sincere
thanks on behalf Of myself and as
sociates for your telegram. Please
also accept my best personal
wishes"
The FORBES PUBLIC SERVICE
CUP, as q matter OF fact, was won
by the Nebraska Power Company in
1926, and by the Georgia Power
Company in 1927. 1t was withdrawn
from competition last year, pending
the completion of certain changes in
the rules governing the contest. II
will not be known how many com.
petitors entered the lists this year
Last year sos companies competed
against us for the CHARLES A
COFFIN AWARD.
Mr.. Leonard left Seattle at the be.
ginning OF the week for Atlantic
City, where the cup was presented
to him by Mr.. Forbes in person. In
making the presentation, Mr.. Forbes
said, in part:
at gives me the greatest pleasure
to announce that the FORBES PUB
Lie SERVICE CUP has been won
this year by the Puget Sound Power
G Light Company. To encourage
you a little bit in your efforts to
serve the people OF your territory
and. by developing 1t industrially
and commercially thereby to add to
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-06-06

your W prosperity, we have Of
fered an annual cup to the electric
light and power company which has
accomplished the most effective
work for its local community, and
which has done the most to earn the
goodwill of its customers. The COM
pany, in short, which in our judg-
ment and in the judgment of the
very able men who passed on the
exhibit, has done the best job to-
wards getting where it is vitality inn
portant that all light and power
companies should get il you are go
ing to carry with you and have the
endorsement and the confidence Of
the common, ordinary people--your
bosses, and mine.
And / am delighted to say that
the judges unanimously awarded the
FORBES PUBLIC SERVICE CUP
to the Puget Sound Power & Light
Company, and l have great pleasure
in asking my friend, Mr.. A. w. Leon
ard, to accept the cup"
In accepting the cup on behalf OF
the Puget Sound Power & Light
Company, Mr.. Leonard said:
TN accepting this splendid cup
and the tribute carried with 1t, |
wish first to express the apprecia-
tion of the entire industry to Mr..
Forbes for his philosophical and
generous effort to remind us annu-
ally of our duty to the public.
"Over a period Of years, Mr.. Forbes
in his extensive writings for the
press and through his magazine has
devoted serious thought and careful
consideration to relationship be-
tween utilities and their public, and
has come to be recognized rs one of
the eminent authorities Of the time
in public utility questions. So this
annual award takes OH deep signif-
canoe and winning it becomes an
honor indeed!
"As l stated a year ago, in accept
ing the COFFIN AWARD for my
Company, we have endeavored to
build up within our organization.
men and women whose whole heart,
thought and purpose is to carry out
the true intent and purpose of
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to the Public.
we have also tried to SO conduct
cur business as to inspire within the
public mind a confidence in both the
financial and moral integrity of our
company.
'In the grateful acceptance of this
cup. / again pledge to you the con
tinued efforts of the thousands OF
loyal employees of our company, who.
by their successful e%ndeavorg to ear
ny out these policies, have made POS
sible the winning Of this award"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-06-06

~ Arthur A. Murphy, president OF
the Seattle Chamber Of Commerce.
congratuiates A. W. Leonard, presi-
dent Of the Puget Sound Power 6
Light Co., in behalf Of the city Of
Seattle for winning the Forbes Pub
lie Service Cup, while Frank Lamb,
president Of the State Chamber Of
Commerce, looks over the exhibit
which brought another national
honor to the power company.
(2) The famed Forbes Cup.
(3) r. w. soykin, Manager of tho
Puget Sound Power G. Light Co.,
Central District.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-06-06

lie w y 3
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t h n t t h c
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p U b LII c
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picture of
which is re-
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h as j s t
been award
ed to [ h G
company.
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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-06-06

A second great national honor has
been won by the Puget Sound Power
&c Light Company. The telegram re-
produced above and received just a
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-06-06
TELEGRAM FROM 3. c..
FORBES TO Mr..


My congratulations! Your
company has won FORBES CUP
and presentation will be made at
the N.E.L.A. Convention. Very
hearty congratulations Person
ally, | am delighted.
9. C.. FORBES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-07
BONDS ARE LOWER
|NDRAcGY MARKET
Tight Credit Situation Is Re.
sponsibIe for Lack of
Trading Today.
BY CHARLES F. SPEARE.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, March Tight money
and the terms Of the forthcoming issue
of nine months Treasury certificates on
a Al per cent basis unfavorably Affect
ed the bond market today.
There was a further lowering Of bids
all around to new low levels for the
year, led by the United States Govern
ment obligations. The fourth 4As
slipped to the old 1929 low with more
activity witnessed in the 3l2s and first
414s, which were also heavy.
The interest rate carried by the new
Treasury financing operation is the
highest since October, 1923, which was
the. record high since September, 1921.
The fact that the Government was
forced to come into the market for
funds at such dearer cost indicates
the present credit situation perhaps
better than any one other factor, since
its obligations virtually sell on an in
terest basis. The new issue also COM
pares with the last issues of Al per
cents on December IS last and with 3"s
and as per cent on the issues hoated
March IS and June is, 1928, respec-
lively.
Selling again appeared in the con-
Vertibles, but was on comparatively
llR1I SCdl6. 10 WIZ
traded in early in the day fraction
above Wednesdays closing, and Inter-
national Telephone 4l2s, Atchison con-
vertible Alps. Loew's IS and Public Serv-
ice of New Jersey AZ continued to dis
play an easy tone. Very little trading
occurred in the convertible oil deben-
lures and domestic industrial corpora
ton bonds with conversion features.
Among the rails st. Paul adjustments
continued to be actively traded in at
fractionally higher price, while the Frisco
4los. Seaboard Air Line refunding IS.
Denver & Rio Grande Western SIS and
Missouri Pacific SIS F held relatively
steadier for a time Atchison As, Chi
cage Great Western As, Chicago &.
Eastern Illinois IS, Western Maryland
As, Missouri Pacific Is and the st. Paul
adjustment IS all lost further ground.
The trend in the foreign government
section was lower. Argentine IS, Re-
public of Chile 6s and few other South
American obligations of the same de-
nomination shaded their recent levels,
while Nord 61as stiffened somewhat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-07
REVENUE FREIGHT L0ADINGs

Revenue freight loadings Tor the week
ending February % were reported by
the American Railway Association to
have totaled 907, 1877 cars. Attributed to
the observance of Washington's birth
day, this was decrease of SOFIA cars
from he preceding week, but was gam
of 37,,20 above the corresponding week
of last year.
Miscellaneous freight loadings for the
week ending February % totaled 325,-
e24. an increase of 1928 above the
same week of 1923: coal loadings totaled
goa, 6s5. increase 30,223; grain and grain
products, 43,o18, decrease 2,l61; live
stock, 23.767, decrease 6,4S6. Loadings of
merchandise less than carload lot
Freight, 226,630, increase TAO; forest
products, 6O,311, decrease 4,804; ore,
e,362. increase l,790; coke, 1870, In
crease 2,370
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-07

will not be disappointed by failue of
current The day has gone by when
people had a. reserve supply OF candles
In event of current failure. New plants
are required and they are being built as
fast as financing and construction can
be accomplished.
The need for new plants Is intensified
by the pace now being set by industrial
operations. The volume of, goods pro-
duced in January and February was
greater than in any two corresponding
months in any previous year. The
March output probably will assure q
new f1rst-quarter record of production
for all time. A huge number of indus
trial plants have been electrified. in
whole or in part. Some started the use
of current In somewhat small way,
but now the demand is increasing stead
will cost between $850,000,000 and
100000.
Hoover Address Recalled.
In view Of this need. that part of
President Hoover's inaugural address
dealing with business is significant. He
declared there must be differentiation
between industries which produce COM
modities and public utilities. In the
first the laws insist on effective compe-
tition. In the latter. because prac-
tical monopoly Is conferred by limiting
competition. the services and rates must
be regulated. Such regulation by the
Federal Government. he added, should
be utilized only when the individual
States were without power to protect
their citizens
It is worthy of note in this connec-
ton that the Federal Power Commits
sion has approved report recommend
ing that an order be issued requiring
licensees to file notice with the COM
mission of intention to issue securities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-07

ida, 6s, ripes and turning wrapped, fancy
count. best. 3.50a4.00; fair quality and
condition, 250a3.00; choice count. 225
a2sO; few best, 800: ordinary quality
and condition, 1.00a2.00.
String beans--Supplies liberal; de-
mand light, market dull, Florida. IS
bushel hampers. Green. best, 2.25a2.50;
fair quality and condition, l.50a2.OO;
poorer, 100.
Eggplant 49, Supplies light: demand
slow, market weak Florida. pepper
crates, fancy, high bush. best. 400a4.50;
fair quality and condition, 3.o0a3.50.
market weaker. Florida. pepper crates,
fancy, mostly 800: few sales, $50.
Squash $500 Supplies light: demand
light, market steady. Florida, pepper
crates. fancy white. wrapped, mostly
800: some small size. $50.
Strawberries - Supplies very light;
demand light. market dull. Florida.
pony refrigerator. various varieties, wide
range quality and condition; best, goa
IS; ordinary quality and condition. 20
Peas-supplies very light; demand
moderate, market steady. Mexico, 40
pound crates. $50.
Beets-supplies light; demand light.
market steady. Texas, Western lettuce
crates, $50.
Carrots - Supplies light: demand
light, market steady Texas, Western
lettuce crates, 2.50a3.00.
Caulif1ower-Supplies light; demand
light. market steady. California. pony
crates, 2.O0a250, best mostly 2.25.
Cucumbers Supplies light; demand
light, market dull. Too few sales to es-
tablish market.
Oranges-Supplies moderate: demand
moderate. market steady. Florida, boxes,
medium to large size, No. /. 3.50a40O;
No. Q. 3O0a325.
Grapefruit--Supplies moderate; de-
mand moderate. market steady. Florida
boxes. No. /, medium size. mostly around
$50: No. 2, 3o0a325; ordinary quality
200.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-07
ELECTRIC CURRENT
DEMAND INCREASES
Recreation, Industrial and
Domestic Uses Result
in Big Gains.

Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, March Peak loads
are coming more frequently to the pro-
ducers and distributors Of electric power.
This indicates plainly the extent to
which the business. recreation and
household lives of America interlock
one with another.
The broadcasting of the inaugural
ceremonies at Washington on Monday
caused a marked increase in the num-
Der of kilowatt hours of current con-
sumed. according to the public utility
companies in various sections.
In New York it is estimated con-
sumption Of electricity Monday night
rose somewhere near $4,000 kilowatts
above normal. People not only used
current for radios, but sat up later and
burned more lights than usual. The
broadcast Of the Stribling- Sharkey fight
at Miami Beach caused a Jump of 54,-
900 kilowatts in New York City alone.
Modern Plants.
This points inevitably to the fact that
modern plants are an absolute essential
in providing current, since each must
be able to take up an unusual load at a
moments notice. Plants which were
regarded as models five years ago are
obsolete now. The public cannot and