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The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-10
REWARD FOR A PAINLESS TRAP.

The American Humane Association has offered prize of s1OOOo for the invention of a trap for wild animals that will be effective as the steel trap and 100 per cent. humane. It is stipulated that the trap must not wound mutilate it's catch The organization has sent out notice to inventors trappers etc. inviting competition in contest that will be decided in Albany next May.
 There many reasons including of course the principal of preventing suffering to the ami rnals that are caught. Sometimes account of circumstances frequently unavoidable animals are kept in the grasp of the steel jaws of the ordinary traps for several days where they finally die of pain and exposure,
 The American Humane Society has been fighting the steel trap for years. It finally decided that the best weapon with which to do the fighting would be a painless trap that would catch the ami mas efficiently the steel springs that have been in use so long.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-10
OLD-FASHIONED By Mary Graham Bonner

i've turned the time ahead,'' said the Little Black Clock, "and we're going to see an old-fashioned little boy"
 The scene changed and it seemed as though everyone was spending the time flying.
 Even the children had little air planes and were flying about as easily and naturally as though they were riding bicycles. But one boy was spending his time on the ground, and he was turning somer- saults, and the other children were ,all laughing. T don't see why they're laugh ing" said John. He's turning some peachy somersaults."
 Lets listen to them" the Little Black Clock suggested.
 So they did, and they heard the other children laughing and saying:
 What fun can you find in that when you could turn somersaults ln the air?"
 "You see" the Little Black Clock explained, they can all turn loops in their planes.
 They can do that as easily as children in your day could ride bi- cycles or be pulled around corners in express carts without upsetting."
 So John and Peggy watched the little boy as he continued to turn somersaults down on the ground, and they heard the others laughing at him, but he was saying:
 Call me old-fashionedl All rightl I don't care. It's trick to do this. It's nothing clever to be able to turn a loop in a plane. Anyone can do that. What I'm doing is a wonderful trick only people of years ago could dol"
 Shall we stay and watch him a little longer?" the Little Black Clock asked, and then perhaps we could see come of the others as they turn loops in the air"
 "Yes, let's stay and watch" said John.
 Let's" agreed Peggy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-10
INTERESTING FOREIGN TRADE
 FACTS.

Nearly every important class of manufactured goods was exported to greater value in 1929 than in 1928 and for most oi them the 1929 figures when adjustment is made for the fact that prices are lower than during the war period, were the highest ever reported according to the Department of Commerce. As compared with the preceding year, increases ap- peared our foreign sales of cotton manufactures, lumber advanced manufactures of wood paper man ufactres gasoline heavy and steel and also the more advanced products of iron and steel, machin- cry, automobiles chemicals and other articles Exportation of machinery reached the enormous total of more than s600000,000, making this next to raw cotton the largest item in the list Machinery exports were about 20 per cent greater in value than 1928 Exports of automobiles also reached the record total of than S550000 900 with incerase of 10 per cent, notwithstand- ing that toward the close of the year the foreign sales somewhat less than in the corresponding months of 1928. A high percentage of gain, namely 12 per cent. shown by the heavy iron and steel products.
 The increase in value of the exports of the products above mentioned were in all cases due chiefly if not wholly to larger quantities shipped. There little or advance in unit prices Among the semi manufactured commodities however the conspicuous increase in foreign sales of copper oc cured despite decline in the quantities sold, the unit price, under strong world demand, having risen materially.
 Largely because of reduced exports of cotton and tobacco the total value of agricultural exports in 1929 somewhat less than in 1928 Foreign sales of foodsuffs which, with cotton and tobacco make up the general bulk of the agricultural ex- ports, showed in the aggregate, little change in 1929 compared with 1928 some decrease in wheat and a marked decline in barley and rye being offset by increased exports of meat products corn and fruits and nuts The gains in foreign sales of meat and lard, which appear both in quantities and values in gratifying contrast with the gen. eral downward tendency of other recent years
 The statistics of import trade in the last three or four years have been much affected by price variations. Thus, in 1925 and 1926, rubber prices scared, bringing up decidedly the total value of all imports Since that time rubber has dropped greatly in price, and notwithstanding steadily in creasing quantities, the value of rubber imports has fallen off There has been the whole a downward tendency in the price of other major commodities such coffee, silk sugar and tin. In contrast with increase of eight per cent in the value of imports in 1929 it is likely that the quantitative ndxes, when finally worked out, will show gain of at least one-sixth 1928 Furth- ermore, while the value of imports in 1929 was approximately the in 1926, the quantities imported very much larger
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-10
Fairbanks Paper Hopefully Surveys EielsOn
 Search.
Fairbanks News-Miner.) )

When it was learned Wednesday that the little squadron of Alaskan Airways planes at Teller had been launched in a dash for the Siberian coast hope for the early rescue of Eielson and Borland was kindled. That the fliers repulsed by fog and forced back serve graphically to indicate that nothing be forthcoming until such time the pail which hangs the Strait is lifted The re- lief expedition faces tremendous hazard, brought about by a narrow strip of open water in the Arctic, and must await at least slight favorable break regardless how impatient all interested in the search may be.
 AS to Eieson and Borand the News Miner has believed, and still believes, that they are safe. If lost in a fog which may be taken as the most likely assumption Eielson could be counted upon to bring the Hamilton to a safe landing though off course far short of his objective To pick up the flight again with the big ship equipped with wheels would seem almost impossible and to desert it for the uncertainty of windswept, barren tundra and unknown destination would indicate an n- experienced foolhardiness of which both men would be incapable Barring the unlikely they are trapped in a country that invites movement afoot, one that lies well to the north of the base Teller which is in virtually the same latitude Fairbanks and carries the added climatic burden of spontaneous, almost hurricane winds during cold short days
 Eelson made the statement that search would not be required for thirty days This came from him after is first trip to Cape North and after force down of several days. He anticipated trouble and in all confidence was prepared to meet it. Although rumor has it in one instance that the plane was provisioned for two months and in another that food supplies were carried for the Nanuk Eielson's declrataon only be taken authoritative leay- ing the further assumption that there would be food shortage for at least thirty days and un- doubtedly longer.
 Even though the fliers may be down as reasoned forced delay of rescue will work severe hardship The shelter of an airplane cabin heated by small gas stove at intermittent periods is merely shelter and emergency rations be stretched only so far Add, too, the wearing mental stress of uncertainty Hope lies with the elements Experienced will ing men are at the base and will search the Si- oerian coast closely once given the chance Larger and better cruising planes will back them up within the next few days. It is not time for aggrandize- ment, nor time for misdirected judgment The course that will bring rescue in the fewest possible hours Is the logical course to pursue Direction of operation lies in capable hands in the manage ment and personnel of the Alaskan Airwavs and should be unhindered in the task
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-10

Fewer killings would make necessary fewer ex- plantations and apologies from the Prohibition en- forcers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-10

LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE NT9YIfpX Juneau Lodge No. TOO. s8Y Meets every Monday GAZ night, at 8 o'clock.
 JAMES CARLSON, Dictator. w. T. VALE, Secy, P. O. Box o2l
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-10

It's all right, but it does look funny to see { farmer in overalls shoot out his arm to look a his wrist (Great Bend Tribune)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-10

TO any one in need of good prophet we offer wide selection from among people who 1oresee Wall Street panics, film studio fires and prison riots after the thing has happened-(New York Times)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-10

That Belgian statesman who said that mis- understandings are responsible for most of the worlds quarerls spoke with knowledge. In fact the same thing might be said of most personal quarrels.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-10

visiting English woman says she "views Am, erican fappers seriously" Well lady VOL haven't anything on the rest of us. = Phiadephia h. lquirer)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-10

The interest in President Hooyers income tax reduction Is somewhat less widespread than it would have been before the market crash-(Cincinnati Enquirer)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-10

Post-panic version: Gentlemen prefer bonds- (St Louis Post-Dspatch)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-10
GORDONS

For your accommodation, this store will be open the evening of January 10th until p. m. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-21
ITHANE ROAD WORK NOT TO COMMENCE
 FOR FEW MONTHS

No construction will be undertak- en on the section of the Thane
 Highway affected recently by a
 marine disturbance, until next Spring, it was announced today by M. D. Williams of the Bureau of Public Roads.
 Following the blasting away of the undermined section of the bank adjacent to the road the highway was again opened to traffic. Moth ing will be done until the ground has completely thawed in the spring, as it is possible, MT. Will Hams said, more of the road may slide into the Channel at that time
 Whether the old road will be re- paired or a new one constructed has not been definitely announced, but it is thought likely spur of sey- eral hundred feet will be con- structed farther up on the hillside so as to put the road out of dan ger from possible future slides.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-21
LOCAL RADIO FANS HEAR OPENING OF
 FOREIGN MEETING

Those radio fans who forsook their sleep for an hour or more last night were treated to an un- usual period of entertainment over the ether.
 Numerous coast stations were in- cluded in the nationwide hook-up which carried the opening address of the Naval Armament Reduction Farley in London. made by King George of England.
 Approximately at 2 o'clock King George went on the air, and was followed by members of the visit ing delegations and by Ramsay Macdonald, Prime Minister of Eng land.
 Reception was considerably better early this morning than it has been for some time. and voices of the speakers carried with excellent dis tinction. with few interruptions by local interference.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-21
 Collapse
 .Of SoUiets

PARIS, Jan 21.-The Russian Soviet government is becoming more and more entangled in it's economic difficulties and is losing faith in itself, said Paul Miliukov, minister in the first Kerensky government in a lecture to Russian exiles.
 Miliukoy alleged that the abyss between Soviet theory and practice is becoming so vast that even one hundred per cent Communists are no longer able to close their eyes to it. He averred that the whole movement is being swept by wave of scepticism and Encouragement.
 Stalin, Russias man of steel is doing everything possible to slow down the process of disintegration of the Soviet regime and to delay what Miliukov calls the collapse of the system.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-21
LONG WAITED
 CONFE:REN
 OPENED TODAY
King George Makes Ad- dress to Delegates
 Nations Respond
OPENING MEETING IS
 BRIEF; ADJOURNMENT
Aims of Farley and Pur- poses Are Stated Stim-
 son Makes Pledge, US.

LONDON, Jan. 21.-SOund- ing a call in words heard around the world, five great naval pow CTS consecratcd themselves anew today for peace at the opening session of their long awaited confer ence on further limitations of armaments at sea.
 Their first meeting was op- ened with impressive dignity in the Royal Gallery of the P a Ia ce of Westminster by King George who spoke of the competition of building ships of war.
 The different nations, each ifs turn, declared in eloquent phrases their readiness for common sacrifice and com- mon interest.
 When the formal opening ad- dresses, which were broadcast by a worldwide hook-up, were complet- ed, the conference adjourned to re- convene on Thursday in St. James Palace.
 Tomorrow the delegates will spend in informal discussion and clear the way for Thursdays meeting, which will be a private one.
 Kings Keynote
 T believe you, to whom your governments entrusted the high mission of continuing the task be- gun in Washington, animated by single minded intentions of work ing, not with any selfish exclusive ly nationalistic purpose, but with noble inspirations, resolved to re- move once for all this particular obstacle from the path of orderly civilized progress" said King George in his opening address at today's conference.
 American Secretary of State Hen- ry M. Stimson pledged cooperation of the United States to further the efforts of disarmament both land, naval and in the air.
 Fog Prevails
 London served up a strong fog which delayed the delegations in at the Palace of Vest 
 American Ambassador Charles c. Dawes, to Great Britain. missed the Kings speech on account of being delayed by the fog.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-21
FRANCE WOULD PUT
 FLAG ON SEVEN SEAS

PARIS, Jan. 21.-France wants her place on the seas. She wants a merchant fleet, flying her flag in every port.
 To do this a new Ministry of Merchant Marine has been created in the Tardieu cabinet and all the odds and ends of functions pertain ing to shipping have been fished Iout of corners in a half dozen oth- CT ministries by the new cabinet officer, Louis Rollin.
 Half a century ago France was the third most important power on the sea. Today she is sixth. Ger many. with almost no boats after the war, has passed France in 10 years. Italy has crowded her out of fifth place.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-21
ARCTIC PATROL" ]" COMpL. ETES TRIP EAST TO WEST
Flies Over Continental Di- vide on Last Leg and
 Reach Spokane

SPOKANE. Wash, Jan. 21.-The Armys Arctic Patrol" came over when the last of the planes able to fly over the Continental Divide arrived here. Only three planes failed to complete the long trip from Selfridge Field. Michigan.
 Flying was accomplished through hazardously low temperatures and under unusual conditions.
 The temperature was 50 degrees below zero in Montana.
 The flight is said to have been of great value, demonstrating what the air craft can do under extreme winter weather conditions and also showing what Improvements are necessary to make winter flying.
 The "PatrolF will return to the eastern flying field
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-21
HOUSE "WETS"
 BLOC STARTS
 OWN HEARINGS
Representative Linthicum Is Leader Prominent
 People May Testify

' WASHINGTON, Jan. 21. - The "Wet" bloc in the House today went ahead with plans of conduct ing it's own hearings for proposals for modification of the prohibition laws under the leadership of Rep resentative j. Charles Linthicum, Democrat, of Maryland.
 An Executive Committee will be organized to take charge of the hearings
 : Prominent people from all parts of the country will be invited to appear, Representative Linthicum said and the Executive Committee will make sweeping investigation into conditions and recommenda- tions"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-21
DIFFICULTIES AND
 LIMITATIONS C.
 THE CONFERENCE
By BYRON PRICE "A. P. Staff Writer)

Much as they aopa to accom- plish definite ends at the London conference, the statesmen, of the world are tempering their expecta- tions with the knowledge that, after all the negotiations of 1880 are but one more step in the long and elusive quest of the ideal of peace.
 Being practical men, not one Of them really has dreamed of writing at single stroke a complete an swer to the age-old riddle of sea power.
 Readers of the dispatches from London should know that no mem Der of the conference expected the millennium to date from the open ing session today
 Under the broad general phrases of the loftiest utterances of the confreres will be found a note of realization th a whatever great things may be done, much will re- main.
 The months of preliminary dis cussion have brought more and more into the open the obstacles which lie ahead. The United States and Great Britain have agreed to equalize their navies. but the vastly important technical method of that equalization stir is to be determined.
 Serious Opposition
 There will be serious opposition to any project to abolish either the submarine or the battleship. Japan wants cruiser strength above the 5-5-3 rating which the United
 (COrtinued on PaQs Six)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-21
ENFORCEMENT
 LE LEGISLATION
 IS PROMISED
Announcement Is Made by House Subcommittee
 Three Bills Be Drafted

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21--After Chairman George w. Wickersham, of the Law Enforcement Commis- sicn appeared before it the House Judiciary Subcommittee, decided to draft three bills to carry out the commissions recommendations to increase the powers of United States Commissioners so as to handle misdemeanor cases in an effort } to relieve congestion in the Fed eral Courts
 Dean Roscoe Pound, member of the commission, also appeared for questioning.
 Representative c. A. Christoph- erson, Rpublican Of South Dakota, said Wickersham and Pound clear ed up any doubts held by the subcommittee on the constitution ality of the procedure.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-21

Gathering all the ports, light houses, technical shipping commis- sions and other like work under His authority, Rollin has set out to or ganize and modernize the ships and shipping of France, which amounts to only five per cent of the 67,oO0,- GOO tons afloat.
 Recently, parliament authorized the government to regulate the sale of French vessels to foreigners as means of keeping what ships there are until organization makes it profitable for ship to fly the French flag.
 In trade between France and oth CT countries, less than a fifth of the merchandise has been carried by French boats.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-21
E:MPL LOYMENT
 TIDE CHANGES
Back in Right Direction First Time Since Stock
 Market Crash

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-Presi- dent Hoover said today that the Department of Labor reported that for the first time since the stock market crash the tide of employ ment has changed in the right di- rection.
 l There has been a distinct in- crease in employment all over the country within the last 10 days, President Hoover said, passing his statement on Department of Labor reports.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-21
By FRANK HAvILAND KING
 GA. P. Staff Writer)

LONDON, Ian. 2l-Americans who saw Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald last autumn know that he has broad shoulders.
 And that he needs them and all the resources of his rugged phy- sique there is no doubt, for begin ming today he will shoulder the heaviest burdens of a British states man in recent years when he bal .ances on either side of his massive head the tasks of steering his mil nority Labor government through parliament and at the same time acting as Chief British Delegate to the Five Power naval conference.
 Parliament and the conference meet today, the Commons at one end of the halls of Westminster, the armament delegates in the royal gallery of the House of Lords at the other end.
 Dual Task
 Naturally to attempt the dual task of leadership might easily re- suit in failure of both, and Mac- Donald will name as deputy leader of the House, his right hand man, Philip Snowden. Chancellor of the who by his conduct of
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-21
Ciannini to Resign
 President of Trans
 America Corporation

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Jan. 21. A. P. Giannini, President of the Trans A merle Corporation. an- nounces he will retire from that of flee on February 1, the date of the -annual meeting. His place will be taken by his son, L. O. Giannini, present Executive Vice-President
 A. P. Giannini is to becom c Chairman of the Advisory Commit tee of the Corporation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-21
Motion Picture Comedian
 Dies at Home Tn New York

NEW YORK, Jan. 21.-George Lemaira, aged 46 years, musical comedy and motion picture come dian, died at his home here last night.
 Lemaira rose to popularity as a partner of the vaudeville team of "Conroy and Lemire."
 He also appeared in casts of Ziegfeld and George White Re- vues. Last year he joined Pathe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-21
TODAY'S STOCK QUOTATIONS
3 s.

NEW YORK, Jan. 21.-Alaska JG. neau mine stock is quoted today al 7A, American Ice 367s, Anaconds 71lA, Bethlehem Steel 96h, Centra Alloys 32M, General Motors 40A Gold Dust 43A, Granby 52ss, Grigs. by Grunow 14as, Kennecott 56h National Acme 1912, Packard 16 Radio 357s, National Brands 27 Standard oil of California 60, Stan dard Oil of New Jersey 63, U. g Steel 170Ss.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-21
Minister to Egypt Appointed by HooUer,
 Minister to Ecuador

WASHINGTON, Jan 21. The appointment of Franklin Mott Gun ther, now Minister to Egypt, as Minister to Ecuador, is announced today by President Hoover. Gun ther succeeds Gerhard Bading, of Wisconsin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-21
ALASKA SNOW COVER

The snow cover in various sec lions of Alaska, up to o'clock last night as reported to the Juneau Weather Bureau. follows:
 Fort Yukon, 10 inches; Eagle, inches; Nome, 42 inches; Cordova II inches; Point Barrow. Is inches, md Juneau, trace.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-21
Young Plan Finally Adopted Ind Signed

c THE HAGUE, Jan. 2l.- Q The Young Plan for World
 c War reparations payments o regarded as finally removing Q damage bills from the sphere Q of diplomacy to that of eco Q monies where the creditor Q and debtor alike can cooper . ate, was formally adopted Q and signed at 4:40 o'clock . yesterday afternoon. This . is the succe essor of the . Dawes Plan.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-21
Former Grand Opera Sta Killed by Train;
 May Be Suicide Case

CHICAGO, III, Jan. 21. - Mrs, Elena Acedano Pratt, 38 years of age. former Grand Opera singer
 was killed late yesterday when struck by an electric train at Bell wood, a suburb.
 Two gatemen said the woman de- liberately walked in the path of the train. Her brother said his sister lost her voice 10 years ago, after an illness and since that time, life did not seem to hold much for her ?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-21

Missouri's goats are putting her famous mules in the shade. Last year 66,000 goats supplied 1TS,e00 pounds of mohair for motor car cushions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-01-21
Narcotic VGccine Reported to Be
 Found in Fra,pce

PARIS, Jan. 21.-Experi- ments in attempting to re- lieve craving for narcotics by
 hypodermic injections of sub stances taken from the drug addict are described to the Academy of Medicine, Paris,
 by Dr. Modinos.
 He says he prepares se- rum from reactions taking place near the spot where a hypodermic drug needle
 pierces the skin.