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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19
The Reaction of 1897
New York Times)

New York Times)
The Journal of the American Bankers Association
has contributed its views the puzzle of the recent
falling market 1t believes that, despite some present
signs of reduced autumn business activity and despite
also rising of doing business recovery never
theless has strong. hold on the country and no
change seems to have occurred that indicates the
arrival of an important turning point. 1t ascrbes
the severe decline in stocks and bonds to public I'M
easness over the credit policies of the Federal Gov
eminent" doubt of what sort of wages and hours
legislation will be enacted and of what further labor
troubles are ahead BY the resultant harassng sense
uncertainty business plans well as stock market
transactions have been affected.
This explanation, familiar in everyday converse
ton is plausible enough 1t takes no account, how
ever of the fact that prices the Stock Exchange
were rising enthusiastically last autumn when, on
the basis of facts as plainly visible they are today
exactly the apprehensons might with equal rea-
son have been entertained In this contrast between
the stock markets attitude toward the same pheno-
mena two different occasions, there is nothing
new Our past financial history has presented scores
of parallels Usually they showed that, by discardlng
in year due allowance for such potentially I'M
favorable considerations, markets and sometimes trade
activity had to give up in the next year part OF the
gains which had been won.
But the history of alterna lions of confidence
and apprehension whether in trade or on the mar
kets teaches another lesson; it has some bearing on
the present After three four years of progressive
recovery from major economic depression, with
bly, occurred halt more or less prolonged, often
sharp reaction Yet, coming in this stage OF the
economic cycle it always happened, when reaction
had run its and prices, production and con-
sumption had been brought into line again, that
recovery resumed. Reaction would have been
ascribed then now to such influences as politics
or labor; but even those considerations seemed to
be pretty much forgotten when the subsequent upurn
had begun.
Recovery from the depression following 1893 was
rather dramatically under way in 1900 and 1901 III
went too fast In autumn of 1902 and the first half
of 1903, severe reaction came both to stocks and
general trade; yet further rapid recovery ensued in
1904 and 1905. In 1903 Wall Street attributed the
setback to the "antitrust SUITS, but recovery was
resumed 1904 before the suits had been abandoned
The relapse of 1884, after three years of recovery
from the depression of the Seventies was widely
ascribed to the assassination Of Garfield; but the
forward movement began again in 1882. What, under
ordinary circumstances would have been the course
of events after recovery from 1907 interrupted
between autumn of 1912 and the end of 1913 we
can only guess. Outbreak of European war in 1914
changed the entire complexion of affairs.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19
D 0 u C |. A S
NE " S
FOE. CARD PARTY

Whist and pinochle supplied the
entertainment for Douglas Eagles
and their ladies at a party given
in the Parish Hall last evening by
Douglas Aerie No. lit, FOE. for
their members and the Auxiliary
Seven tables were engaged, four OF
the former and three of the latter
Miss Cecile Cashen and Sam
Devon were the prize winners for
high scores at whist. Mrs. Devon
and Robert Fraser received the low
scores. Mrs A. j. Balog and Leon
ard johnson won the pinochle prize
and Mrs. Marcus Jensen and James
Edmiston the lows.
Presentation was made of his
past presidents certificate to Leon
ard johnson following the card
playing, and the evening wound up
with refreshments being served.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19
ALASKA DAY PROGRAM

Alaska Day received observance
at the Douglas High School yester-
day afternoon with the Rev. A. P
Kashevaroff delivering a talk on
Alaska. Laying stress on the pro-
gress made in various ways in the
Territory during the past 10 years
the speaker particularly ertpha-
sized the wonderful achievement
made in the use of airplanes in AL
aska and he also mentioned other
inventions being made use Of He
compared modes of travelling OF
years ago when he was a boy with
those of today. He explained the
meaning of the terms "Sourdough'
and "Cheechako."
The program ended with the stu
dents singing Alaska, My Alaska"
Mrs. Robert Rice accompanied On
the piano.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19
DAILY LESSONS
IN ENGLISH
By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused Do not say
There was large quantity of eggs
in the basket" Say, There were
when number means severaD g
large number (of that which can
be counted of eggs" There was
a large quantity (of that which
can be measured of sugar"
Often Mispronounced: Merry.
Pronounce the as in met, not may
ry.
Often Misspelled: Rain (water)
Rein strap of bridle). Reign
(royal authority.
Synonyms: Involve, implicate,
entangle.
Word Study: use a word three
times and it is yours" Let us in
crease our vocabulary by mastering
one word each day. Today's word
Facile; easy of performance. "Or-
der will render the work facile and
delightful"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19
MODERN
ETIQUETTE
BY Roberta Lee
@. Should a guest ever ask TO

O. Should a guest ever ask for
a second helping of some dish?
A. Not unless eating with some
intimate friend. Then it would be
a compliment to say, Your cake
is SO delicious, may 1 have another
piece?" An experienced hostess
keeps a constant watch to see that
her guests wishes are fulfilled
without the necessity of their ask
ing.
@. What are few suggestions
for prizes to give at bridge party?
A. A bridge set, compact, beau
ty kit, an evening handkerchief
book, box of candy
@. When a man and woman
are playing golf together, without
caddies, should the man carry both
bags?
A. No, the woman should carry
her own bag.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19
Horoscope
"The stars incline
but do not compel
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20. 1887

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1897
Astrologers read this as an unim-
portant day in planetary direction
Adverse aspects are active, however
This should be a fairly favorable
sway for workers, since employ
ment is indicated as widespread and
many labor difficulties should be
quiescent.
Somber apprehensions should be
resolutely overcome under this di-
rection of the stars, though it en-
courges pessimism and discomfort
For those who attempt to foresee
the worlds future only anxiety is
possible.
Through the late hours of bust
ness caution should be exercised
for there is a sign supposed to in
spire misrepresentation and double
dealing.
Great contrasts in human STAN
dards of conduct will be revealed in
many human relations at this time.
| There will be unrecognized heroes
and widely praised money grabbers,
patriotic citizens and selfish pleas
ure- Seekers.
AS ruthless war spreads women
are to fight as soldiers and children
of all ages will be sacrificed in the
sweeping madness of national pro-
gress.
Although the United States is
to have a winter of great prosperity
and pleasure, greater world power
and glory will be won by supreme
ordeals, the seers prophesy.
Demands for peace should be
more urgent at this date than they
have been in the past. Diplomats
must demonstrate real wisdom in
aiding Uncle Sam.
Persons whose birthdate it is
have the augury of year of i'm
portant events. Older persons and
close relatives will contribute to the
success of young women.
Children born on this day prob
ably will be courageous and sue
cessful. Many subjects of this sign
are natural leaders OF super intel
iigence.
General David Edgar Sickles, Civil
War commander, was born on this
day 1925. Others who have cele-
brated it as birthday include Sir
Christopher Wren, famous architect,
1892; Oliver Ditson, music publisher,
1911.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19
THE GROWTH OF AIR MAIL

With the Postoffice Department prepared to az
cept bids for air mail service between Juneau an
Fairbanks and proposed service from the States
Alaska the subject of considerable controversy, it
interesting to note the strides that air mail has mad
in recent years and the growth in receipts to tn
government
In a recent address in which he pointed out tina
arrangements have about been perfected for addin
hundreds of additional miles of air-mail in Alaska
Postmaster General James A. Farley presented som
figuring revealing the rapid growth of the service
Commenting on the air mail, the Postmaster Genera
said:
Today our air mail services-both domes-
tic and foreign-are in the highest state OF
efficiency in their history. Contractors are
employing the finest and safest planes, and
mult-motored equipment is operated on every
route.
In the fiscal year 1887, two and one-haf
times as much air mail was transported as
in 1882. and the cost to the taxpayers in 1887
approximately 100000 less than it was
in 1892
In 1882, when the Department was paying
to the contractors nearly $20000.000 for air
mail service the postage revenue for air mail
only about 100000, while for the last
fiscal year, when the contractors were paid
less than $13000000, the domestic air-mail
revenues were more than Sl2,000000. This
100 percent increase in air mail revenues was
achieved notwithstanding the postage rate in
1882 cents an ounce, and since 1884
has been only 6 cents an ounce.
In the fiscal year 1882, 100 cities had air
mail service, while at the present time more
than 200 cities being served.
In 1882 there 26,745 route-miles in
the domestic air mail system, while today there
1891 miles.
Our foreign air mail system has been ex-
banded from 10000 route-miles in 1882 to
10000 route-miles in 1887. The cost of the
foreign air mail service in 1882 was approx
mately S7,000000 a year. and the cost for
1887 although 900 route-mies have been
added, was less than 100000.
The receipts from the foreign air mail
services in 1882 were approximately 100000,
while receipts for 1887 were approximately
100000.
During this administration the trans
Pacific air mail service, from San Francisco
to Hong Kong, has been installed has
inter-island service in Hawaii. Arrangements
have about perfected for adding hundreds of
additional miles of air mail service in Alaska,
and in the near future we will have trans
Atlantic air mail service between the United
States and Europe.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19

operate outside the three-mile limit
1t is plain that facts cannot be bent to
conform with an obsolete Interpretation of
law.
It is the professional responsibility of law
yers, through their organizations, to aid in
bringing law into conformity with facts.
The American Bar Association could hary
do a greater service to the nation than to
undertake the serious study of problems such
as those evoked by the Japanese fishing
croachments which call, not for heated
words but for the best available technical
talent in their solution.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19
JAPANESE FISHING AND INTER
NATIONAL LAW

The suggestion is sometimes made, and Logically
enough too, that Japan has become SO involved will
war in China that for the present she will not b.
much concerned with fishing in Alaskan waters. On
that premise would appear to be exceen
time push toward solution of the foreign invasion
problem. Discussing the question in recent issue
the Seattle Post-Intellgencer brings out the nee(
for the best available technical talent" in arriving
at such a solution. In its timely comment Japan
Fishing and International Law" the Pr. says
Attorney Edward w Allen of Seattle per-
formed creditable act in bringing before the
delegates of the American Bar Association the
legal issues involved in Japanese fishing
croachmentS in Alaskan waters.
The Bar Association has an opportunity
to give this subject a continuing attention
that will lead to restatement of information
al law.
Few will dispute the proposition that the
law in general has tendency to lag behind
the needs of society.
President Roosevelt, in his speech on the
150th anniversary of the signing of the con-
stituton, listed numerous instances in which
the Interpretation of constitutional law by
the supreme court dallied twenty years behind
current thought
But international law in clinging TO the
theory of three-mile limit of national sover-
eighty coastal waters biased upon the
range OF antique cannon is a century behind
the times
The basic facts concerning Alaska fisheries
plain.
Some of the fish spawned in Alaska
streams government spending millions in
artificial propagation) and returning TO
their spawning grounds when they are
caught.
Others so-called bottom fish" inhabit-
ing the continental shelf, a comparatively
narrow underwater extension of our coast
line
To perpetuate the fishing industry our
government has imposed regulations upon
our own nationals in the taking Of both varie-
ties of fish
But invading japanese fishermen doing
nothing TO build up the industry claim i'm
munity from all regulations, so long they
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19
EVELYN BERG HERE
WITH MUCH FREIGHT

The Evelyn Berg spent the night
tied up at the City Dock and this
morning at 7 o'clock began unload
ing some 1876 tons of coal, hay and
freight for the new school building
Included in the latter is the heating
plant for the school and building
materials.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19

The remarkable thing about the stock market
slump is that nobody to with the exception
of the boys operating the exchange. Business
forecasts continue bright and the last quarter of the
year is starting out with prospects of exceeding last
wear
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19
LOOK and LEARN
By A. c. Gordon

l. How old is a person on his
thirtieth birthday anniversary?
2. What fraction Of a fluid ounce
is one tablespoon?
8. OF what race is Albert Elm
stein?
4. What three states, named in
order, have the longest coast lines?
5. Is sterling silver solid silver?
ANSWERS
l. Thirty; the day of birth is not
an anniversary. His first anniver-
sary is at the age of one.
2. One-half.
3. German-Jew
4. Michigan, Florida and Cali
fornia.
s. No, but it must be at least
925 parts silver to rs parts copper
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19
METHODIST LADIES'
AID WILL MEET AT
WICKERSHAM HOME

At the home of Mrs. James Wick
erSnam tomorrow afternoon, mem
bers of the Methodist Ladies' Aid
Society will meet at 2 o'clock for
their regular social gathering.
Mrs. George KERN will, assist the
hostess during the afternoon, and
short program will mark the oc-
casion
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19
HIGHER GRADES ORGANIZE

The Sixth, Seventh and Eighth
grades combined are planning a
Halloween party for next Friday
night in the L. U. Hall They re-
Gently organized with Anabelle Ed
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19
Teachers Support
Japanese Boycott

CHICAGO, Oct. 19.-Dr. George
Axtelle, vice president Of the Amer
lean Federation of Teachers, urged
today a national boycott of Japan
csc products after the Federations
executive council adopted reso-
luton calling for boycott in the
interests of preserving peace in the
Orient"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19
Poyerty-the Most Deadly Disease
philadelphia Record

philadelphia Record
Theoretically medical service Is available for rich
and poor alike
theoretically all share equally in the protection
that modern science affords.
But they don't
The greatest single cause of death in the United
States is poverty.
That is proved rrefutably by figures just released
by Josephine Roche Assistant Secretary of the United
States Treasury Her facts preliminary results
of a survey including 100000 families made up OF
35O0000 individuals. 1t is the largest survey OF its
kind every undertaken and it indicates conclusions
that will be startling to the layman-and we suspect
to many physicians Here few facts about the
American health picture:
Ten diseases cause three-fourths of the deaths
in this country Seven of those ten diseases have
twice as high a death rate among the poorest third
of the population they have among the upper two
thirds
The seven diseases that are conspicuously econo-
mic their incidence and fatality are heart diseases
cancer pneumonia influenza kidney disease, tuDer-
culosis and syphilis.
The death rate from respiratory tuberculosis
among unskilled workers is times as high as
among professional people
Pneumonia kills three-and- half times more I'M
skilled workers than professionals.
The syphilis death rate for unskiled workers Is
double that of professional people.
The death rate among unskiled workers
is so percent higher than in the professional class
1t is a little grim TO realize that the battle Of
health VS. disease is not battle of man microbe.
1t primarily battle against faulty social and med-
cal organization.
Dr. Thomas Parran, surgeon general OF the Unit
ed States estimates that half the cost OF batteshp,
plus intelligent legislation could virtually eliminate
the scourge Of syphilis.
Nor syphilis the only field in which the greatest
progress be made by social action rather than
medical discovery.
! The shocking disparity between the general death
rate of the 100000 who belong to families with less
than $1,000 a year income and the death rate Of the
top onethird proves that what is needed first is not
further medical knowledge but further application
Of what the medical profession already knows.
Civilization cannot continue TO face the indict-
ment that in the richest nation on earth poverty
the greatest cause of death.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19

wards as president, Dorothy Lang
seth, vice president, and Airing Rice
secretary Harold Burger is their
advisor.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19

The Federal national park service warns tourists
not 10 encourage bears to sit and beg The animals
have enough human traits already, and might start
la march on Washington at any time.-Worcester
Gazette.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19
Fl "A P P -
B I r T H D A Y

The Empire extends congrdtuld-
tionS and best i0isheS today, their
birthday anniversary. to the tolloao-
ing:
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19

The Big Apple has been traced to the Charleston
land other factors including the square dance, but
photographs indicate that 1t something to the
plain, old fashioned rot.-New York sun
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19

Hanging out the family wash to dry is simple
problem TO the trailer housewife If 1t rains they
move over into the next county.-Christan Science
Monitor.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19

That travei from Alaska was
heavy was indicated by the tact
that the Alaska, the Humboldt, the
Spokane and the Admiral Evans,
all leaving Juneau southbound
within few hours, were all sold
out.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19
20 Years Ago
From The Empire
OCTOBER 10, 1917

OCTOBER 70, 1877
London dispatches described a
state of anar chy'' spreading
throughout the Russian provinces.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19

Lode and placer location notices
for sale at The Empire Office.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-10-19

Arriving on the Princess Sophia
were Sister Mary ODilla, Sister
Mary Mary Augustine and Sister
Mary Philip, Mrs H. Chaffee, Miss
C. CCIoy and Capt. G. H. Whitney.
With B. H. Behrends, chairman,
and j. r. Beegle, of Ketchikan, liz
Juneau, and w. H. Spaulding due
in from Hawk Inlet, the newly APP
pointed Territorial Hatchery Com
mission was about to meet here.
Jerry Casey and Claude Penglase,
Douglasites who had been employed
at Chichagof, were back on the
Channel probably to spend the win
ter.
Postmaster z. M. Bradford an
nounced that after November 2,
postal rates would go up, with D
cents required for post cards and
3-cents an ounce for first class
mail.
In an exhibition game for Camp
Mills soldiers on Long Island, the
Chicago White Sox again defeated
the New York Giants. The score
was 6 to A.
Weather Highest, As; lowest AZ;
Cloudy.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-25


WI tend to bias the trainers judg
aent. Many a trainer, however,
%s rued the moment he let him
elf be swayed to such influences.
Small bruises may not disquali-
Y but any abrasion Of the skin
'a he treated with iodine or
y antiseptic, and covered by q
slAed
M. no great hurry is necessary.
sS W.. will be lost by a calm APP
!. Of the situation. The play
= MS should be asked just how the
y. as!ury was received, the location
NJ and how it feels. The
s sayer should lie still while this in
n sSsgation takes place. Movement
- Iay De serious. The affected area
s suuld be carefully examined for
ss nay oeformity, swelling or tender
r. IN high school especially, ! be-
sos e any injury around 3 joint
,bo,,,, knee, shoulder, elbow
nls Suld call for the removal Of the
t tsaser from the game. High school
aan ,'ls 90 not have very often the
sna Saa y, Of a medical attendant,
trs s the tendency Of the average
'sr Or coach Is to ascribe any
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-25
THE SACRIFICE COMPLEX

SOME PLAYERS have the sac
iicing complex. They seem to
feel that their opponents viii make
any contract they get into and so
Werbid themselves. taking a vol
untary loss which is unnecessary
because the other fellows could not
make the contract Such sacri-
fees should be easy to avoid if the
fdding makes it seem as if your
fda's calls have pushed the other
hllows into the ultimate spot.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-25

WHeLHcF lie CdH
continue play
without treat
nient or first
aid.
1t always Is
wise to be on
the safe side,
e special ally in
foot b all TIE
player warmed
up to the game
and keen to
continue, or the
spectators who
know tie M
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-25
BARCLAY ON BRIDGE
wRrrrEN ron crNrKAL PRESS
By Shepard Barclay
Tho Authority on Authorities
Tho Authority on Authorities

Spades, whereupon North did his
heaviest act with 4-I1earts.
This seemed likely to have drivs
en- all the other Thespians of the
stage, but after East and South
had passed out of the picture the
villain did his stuff in the form Of
4-Spades from West, who had not
yet come before the audience. Ills
umtimely appearance brought
North back before the footlights
armed with double loaded with
just a couple of high cards, but
plenty Of general deductions. Fol-
lowing the murder Of West for his
perfdy, the final curtain fell
upon d post-morten in which
East pointed out that ne mad
pushed the foe beyond their voitln-
tary depth with his last 3-Spade
OlC<
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-25

&L0GAN ChEHDENING, M. d
WlZEN AN injury occurs TO a.
Player during a gahae, the first
question that arises is whether he
can continue play at ALL then