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Evening star., 1939-12-10
-Four More Vessels
Added 10 War Toll;
Nai Ship Captured
British Claim Four Sub.
Sunk in Past Week,
Second Most Costly
~ the Associated Press.


LONDON, Dec. o.-Four more
ships, two British and two neutral,
were added today to the mounting
toll Of the sea war in which the ef-
forts Of Britain and Germany to
cut each others life lines continue
with unabated ferocity.
The four were sunk by mines or
torpedoes. A partial offset was the
British capture Of q German ship.
The growing seriousness with
which Britain views the maritime
conflict was reflected in the Ad-
miralty's call for ex-sailors and ex-
marines up to As years old to vol
unteer for the duration Of the war.
The death toll on the seas for
the week, 14th Of the war, was es-
timated at 400, including the crews
Of four German submarines which
the British. were sure had been sent
down.
Heavy gunfire heard through the
mists of England's northeast coast
led to some speculation as to wheth-
.er there had been a new battle be-
tween British planes or batteries
and German mine-laying planes
But tonight there had been no Of
ficial word Of such combat.
Toll Last "a Hours.
Merchant ships reported sunk or
captured during the last "a hours
included:
. The German 3,469-ton Henning
Oldendorn, captured by 4 British
warship.
The British 751-ton Corea, sunk
by an explosion of the east coast
Of England with eight persons. in
cluding Capt Harry Needham, miss
ing. seven Saved.
The British 6,668-ton Brandon,
torpedoed off the east coast Of Eng
land, with nine of the crew lost,
"a saved.
The Danish 2,40O-ton Scotia, sunk
in North Sea by an explosion with
2l dead
The Norwegian 1,271-ton Gimle,
sunk by an explosion, three dead,
16 saved.
British capture Of the Henning
Oldendorf brought the total OF cap
tured Nazi ships to 10 and the ton
mage to 9l.622. In addition, II Ger
man merchantmen totaling 86,870
tons have been sunk.
The Admiralty in extending pre-
cautions against mines empowered
commanders of five United Kingdom
naval bases to prohibit or restrict
movements of any ship in
ports or areas under their command
Second Most Costly Week.
The second most costly week Of
the war at sea took toll of "a ships
of 1854 gross tons. Thirty-one
ships were sunk in the twelfth week.
Excluding fatalities aboard the
submarines. each of which was be-
lieved to carry between go and 10
men, official announcements have
listed SO deaths. but scores were
known to be missing.
The greatest known sufferer Of
the weeks war at sea was Britain,
with the loss Of IL vessels. France
lost two, Germany one and neutral
nations nine. The heaviest loser
among neutrals was Norway three
of whose ships were sunk.
: For the third successive week.
mines took a heavier toll than SUBJ
marines and warships, seven as COM
pared to five. Collisions, explosions
and other causes, some unknown, ac-
counted for the IL other sinkings.
Totals for the war since its start
September were: 208 ships, 8l9, ,401
tons, 2,415 known dead; Britains
losses Ill ships of 446,86l tons.
Evening star., 1939-12-10
To Discuss Insurance

Clarke Smith, assistant manager
Of the special service department
Of the Royal-Liverpool Groups, will
address the National Capital Group
OF Controllers at 6:45 pm. Tuesday
at 2400 Sixteenth street NV. His
subject will be Insurance Essential
to Department and Specially Stores"
Evening star., 1939-12-10
Losses in War at Sea.
The following tabulation the known toll Of warfare
since midnight Saturday, December 2:

dollar fleet expansion act author
lied . $l5,000,000 experimental
outlay.
Eight torpedo boats already under
construction for the Navy are about
IS to IS feet long, and four subma-
rine chasers also under construction
are ITO to ITO feet.
Evening star., 1939-12-10
Japanese Liner Reported
Safe in North Atlantic

NEW YORK, Dec. 8 @.-The
Nippon Yusen Kaisha Line said
today that its London office had
communicated with the 6646-ton
liner Azuma Maru and that it re-
ported itself safe in the North
Atlantic"
Evening star., 1939-12-10
Is Germans Seized
On Portuouese.Liner

LISBON. Portugal, Dec. 9 (P).-
twenty-five Germans of military
age were seized on the Portuguese
liner Carvalho Araujo off the coast
near here today and taken prisoner
aboard British warship. All were
returning home from the Azores.
Evening star., 1939-12-10

DO you want to share your Christ
mas with some one needing help?
Your cash contribution to The
Stars Christmas Heart Fund will
20 long way.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-09
Air Service to Alaska
(Seattle Post-Intelligencer)


 Delay in nstituting the promised air serVlce be- tween Seattle and apparently is explained by the announcement that the recent Ottawa avatlon conference has resulted in reciprocal arrangements be- tween the United States and Canada.
 Instead of limiting Seattle-AaSka service to an over-water hop in which the planes would at no time fly over Canadian soil the arrangement will per init either all-water or land-and-water routes with the planes of each nation permitted to all avail able facilities of the other country.
 Besides providing convenient routngs for services to and from Alaska, the plan promises early inauguration of American and British air services, via Alaska, to Asia and Europe
 The new arrangement is a logical one. But pro- ponents of the route must be guard against any development which would mean that Alaska air mail and express service would be sphoned off on an interior route through Alberta and Mon tana.
 That some of the United States and Canadian trans-contnental air operators have favored such routing is no secret The new arrangement between the United States and Canada clearly invites them to perfect their plans.
 Alaska's welfare is the factor which should de- termne the route upon which service is first to be established Since the bulk of transport between the United States and Alaska will continue to be by Juneau-Seattle air service is obviously the immediate need It would connect the capital of Alaska and its principal commercial centers with the sections of the United States which engaged in business with Alaska much more directly than any interior route
 Once this route is established neither Seattle nor the of Alaska could have any objection to routes which would provide additional service to Alaska via Fairbanks and the Canadian interior But there is every why the more important coastal route should be established first and at the earliest possible date
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-09
FILLER, 0BERG ARE TO
 LEAD LUTHERAN CHOIR

At the September meeting of the Church Council of Resurrection Lu- theran Church held last Thursday it was announced that MT. Ernest En- Ter has been secured as Church Choir Director for another year. MT Ernst Oberg will again take up the duties as church organist.
 With these two fine musicians as leaders we should have the very finest in church music again this year" said the pastor, the Rev. John L. Cauble. Choir work for this sea- son will begin next Thursday eve ming at the Church. The Junior Choir will meet each Thursday eve- ming at 2 o'clock and the Seniors at 8 o'clock, in accordance with our schedule last year. Others of the city who are interested in this choir work are cordially invited to be present at the rehearsal Thursday"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-09
NEUTRALITY THAT TALKS

The time to set up a strong national policy of neutrality is before war breaks out Having unsuc- cessfuly urged Congress to adopt such program at the last session President Roosevelt finds him. self governed by decidedly disadvantageous law.
 A general war in Europe finds the United States unable to supply France and England badly needed supplies and war commodities although upon their success depends largely the ability of the United States to stay out of war.
 It is beside the point that the present law nom- nally affects both sides in war the way, for actually it doesn't The totalitarian states already have accumulated their war stocks and have not planned upon obtaining supplies in the United States Thus in effect the present law actually is partial to the cause of aggression.
 The present of course, is time to discuss the short-sghtedness of those who opposed neutrality law revision during the proper season. Rather, it is time for action in the light of realities.
 The calling of a special session of Congress, to adopt the realistic cash-and-carry neutrality program advocated by Secretary of State Hull and President Roosevelt during the regular session of Congress is manifesty in order The actual outbreak of tends to make such action imperative, for the present law in the long would be hostile to our own national interests. The effect of the cash-and-carry plan, while truly serving the interests of neutrality, would be to aid AngloFrench defense to the extent Oi Hakulg war puIclldStS Hele POSSlUe- ment which British dominancy makes practicable.
 Can any American conversant with events abroad be content to sit back while the issue between free democracy and robot civilization being decided even if it possible? The present neutrality law is an illusion that will not stand the test of the Atlantic. Opinions in democracy, cannot be egisated And it is opinions which govern the conduct of peoples.
 Louis Johnson, Assistant Secretary of War, told the convention of Veterans of Foreign Wars at Boston that appeal ito remain neutral not only in act but even in thought" such as issued in 1914 would be meaningless and absurd" today. "The people of the United States well informed on foreign af minds" he added.
 This fact should be recognized It under scored by Hugh R. Wilson, American Ambassador to Germany speaking at the same meeting when he asked "can any conceive that laws prepared in time of peace could survive any appreciable time against public opinion inflamed by the passions gendered by foreign of any magntude?"
 President Roosevelt recognized the obvious m- possibility of asking the people of this naton to do something they cannot do when he said in his address the other evening that 1t not to be expected, desired. that in being neutral the American people should close their eyes facts and refrain from form ing opinions on the events in Europe
 Ninety nine out of every 100 Americans are roofing for England, France and Poland in the new World War Almost that many are confident that the de- mocraeies will win And if they do not? Would
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-09

Americans like to Europe dominated by Ger many? Could anyone in the Western Hemisphere take comfort in such situation? The loss of Poland would mean German domination of all of Europe east of the Rhine Then Nazi Central Europe in alliance with Russia would confront the western world with
 problem of greater magnitude than it has faced.
 This is the issue and it is not going to be solved by hiding behind a neutrality" law which denies materials to all belligerents. Such law, as Johnson points out is discrimination act' and very nearly equivalent to presenting Germany with ah Atlantic fleet" By what sort of reasoning can law which forces this nation to aid those with whom it has no sympathy be called a neutrality act?
 Not less backing, but more support, political and material is wat the United States owes the European democracies in its own defense This be given by immediate revision of the neutrality act to permit the sale of all goods bellgerents "cash and carry basis In that event Britain and France would be the beneficiaries for they would be the nations be- cause of their merchant marines and fleets able to take advantage of our resources.
 Had this been understood from the beginning it is doubtful if Hitler would have launched his campaign against Poland There was reason for glee in Berlin when the neutrality bloc triumphed in Congress. If the United States today the shackles from its hands if it speaks through revised neutrality law with united voice, powerful force for speedily ending the war will have been placed in the hands of the democracies.
 Events have opened many eyes It is reported that members of the neutrality bloc have altered their opinion because of the turn of events Now is the time to make America power for peace, for peace enforced by arguments which international hoodlums cannot fail to understand free the country from the outmoded ideas of a small group which in the end might spell trouble for America itself.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-09
A New Land Speed Record
(NeW York TineS)

There divergent views to the value of such records that which John Cobb set upon the Bonne- vile salt flats this week when he sent his special racing car to mark hitherto uneQualed by anything which touched upon the and-368.8 miles per hour. Some hold that machines of this order highly special ized as to hold relation to developments in the sphere of ordinary use others among qualified ex- perts-and they many-beeve that in lessons of perfection of machining in cooling techniques, and especially in matters of tire design and brakng effic ency such extraordinary uggernauts Cobbs Railton and Captain Eyston's Thunderbot have much to im- part for the betterment of everyday automobiles.
 Whatever the verdict in this regard, however, none will deny the chilled steel of the who dare to drive them To fit ones self into the cramped in sides of such cheek by jowl with engines that develop fantastic horsepowers and with them purga torial heat and then calmly to unleash their might to build up to and down from speed of more than six miles minute-in contact with the ground-in a total of only thirteen miles this is to possess a high heart indeed Both Cobb and Eyston, whose former world mark of 357 miles hour, made on tht salt beds last year, Cobb displaced are firmly o the opinion that their efforts will lead to tangible benefits for the motoring world. Both have branC of courage tested in the fiery crucibe of those breath less runs to which must doff ones hat.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-09
20 YEARS ;;s. s. Aao .s's,
SEPTEMBER g. 1919

SEPTEMBER g. 1919
 With a pack of 50,000 cases of fish at the Gambler Bay cannery and 69000 cases at the Hoonah cannery, the Hoonah Packing Com pany closed it's canneries in this district for the season. The Gam bier Bay cannery closed a few days previous, according to c. J. Alexander, superintendent of the Hoonah cannery.
 To look into the advisability of establishing a supplementary mail service between Ketchikan, Wran- gell and Petersburg, P. I. Neil, pos tai inspector, arrived from the south.
 A scaffold was being built in the copula of the court house for the hanging of Ito, a Japanese murderer
 Sounding warning against the strewing of bottles along the roads and streets of the district, Federal Road Superintendent J. c. Hayes said the practice must be stopped at once.
 Miss Jane McNally of Seward, who formerly made her home in Juneau, passed through this city on the Alaska on her way to Se- attle where she was to spend a month visiting with relatives.
 George A. Parks, chief of the Field Division of the General Land office, arrived in Juneau and was at the Gastineau Hotel.
 H. c. Scudder, of the United States Bureau of Fisheries, accom- panied by Mrs. Scudder and their baby, arrived in Juneau and reg istered at the Gastineau.
 Martin Olson was registered at the Gastineau Hotel from Hawk Inlet.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-09
NOTICE OF HEARING ON FINAL ACCOUNT

NOTICE OF HEARING ON
 FINAL ACCOUNT
 In the Commissioners Court for the Territory of Alaska, Division Num- Der One. Before FELIX GRAY, Commissioner and ex-offcio Pro- bate Judge, Juneau Precinct. In the Matter of the Estate of HARRY E. B1GGS, Deceased.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that N. c. Banfield has this day filed his final report as administrator of the estate of Harry E. Biggs, deceased, in the above entitled court; that a hearing will be held at the office of the undersigned at Juneau, Alaska, on October 27th, 1899, at 10 o'clock A. M, at which time any person having objections to the administra- tion of said estate or the closing of the same in the manner set forth in said final report may appear and be heard.
 GIVEN under my hand and the seal of the Probate Court above men, tioned this 25th day of August, 1899.
 (SeaD M. E. MONAGLE,
 U. s. Commissioer and ex-officio Probate Judge, Juneau Precinct. First publication, Aug. 26, 1889. Last publication. Sept, 16, 1889.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-09
HELP THY NEICHBOR Telephone 713 or write
 The Alaska Territorial
 Employment Service for this qualified worker.

REPORTER-RAD ANNOUNC- ER-Age 29, male, single. Nine years experience on leading news papers in the East. Started as spec ial feature writer, two years; one year as reporter; five years writing editorials. Radio experience in cludes one year with NEG Studios, in New York on recording and an- nouncing. Miscellaneous experience includes producing and managing dramatic stage productions. Edu- cation: High school and one year of college work at Harvard Univer- sity. Competent for any work in journalism, advertising, or radio an- nouncing and managing. Call for ES O2474.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-09
MONDAY. SEPTEMBER

Mingled good and ill are seen in the horoscope for today. The week starts under planetary influences that cause uncertainty and inde- cision. Financiers may be unusually cautious regarding investments, but there will be fair amount of confi- dence among business men. The rule is mildly promising to women who have a good chance of success in seeking high positions. This is a fortunate day for signing contracts or for borrowing money on good se- curity.
 Heart and Serenity should rule in the home today. Women will benefit through routine interests and domestic tasks. The stars en- courage mild love affairs in which heart and head maintain a balance of interest. This is more promising sway for love letters than for regu- lar dates. Many weddings are indi- cated, especially at Thanksgiving time.
 Business Affairs.-Newspapers will profit under this planetary govern ment which seems to presage in- crease of interest in press reports Radio broadcasts may be severely censored. Jupiter is in an aspect promising to men who have courage in big enterprises. New fortunes will be made before the end of the year
 National Issues.-Relief problems will increase rather than diminish and the winter will bring alarming developments of the unemployment problem. Warning is given that des- perate men resort to desperate deeds. A sign believed to preSage rebellious or even revolutionary tendencies in centers of population is discerned.
 International Affairs-Spain is to suffer greatly in the coming win- ter, according to astrology. Troubles involving Germany and Italy are in- dicated, but it is probable that Franco will have to settle his own difficulties as there will be plenty to keep the dictators busy with home work.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of fairly gooC luck, but there may be delays or ob- structions in important matters
 Children born on this day prob. ably will be emotional and dynamic Many subjects of Virgo are too i'm. pulsive for their best interests, bu they usually obtain what they mos desire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-09
DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, There is no place like New Eng lapd.' Say, There is no other place Ike New England"
 Often Mispronounced: Persist. Pronounce last syllable sist.
 Often Misspelled: Immigrate tto come into a country). Emigrate (to leave country).
 Synonyms: Dare (verb), venture, face, brave.
 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: Idealistic; pertaining to an ideal; striving for an imaginary ideal per- lection. "It was but the idealistic dream of an artist"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-09
FIELD NURSE ENR0UTE
 TO DUTIES IN MEXICO

Mrs. Bessie K. Houts, former field nurse at Hoonah, left on the Taku for New Mexico, where she will be engaged in work of a smiilar nature on an Indian reservation there.
 Mrs. Houts, post graduate of the University of Minnesota, has seen service in this branch of the gov ernment for a number of years and has worked as Public Health Nurse in nearly all sections of the United States. Her departure from Alaska leaves many well-wishing friendsss q
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-09
eHoroscobe The stars incline
 but do not compel"
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

This is a day of mixed aspects but benefic influences are dominant un- til after sundown. There is a DOT tent of added anxiety for the Pope High church dignitaries may expect exacting experiences. There is a tendency to resent authority and to ignore responsibility. Subversive in- fluences may oppose religious move mentS.
 Heart and Home.-Women are un- der mildly adverse sway which may cause small irritations. They should encourage peace in the family. Young folk who are engaged may be inclined to pick flaws in one an- other. Romance will not flourish on this date. Lovers will be happier if they write letters instead of meet ing under this rule of the stars. Small deceptions may be numerous.
 Business Affairs.-There is prom ise of good fortune from plans made under this configuration. Merchants, brokers and bankers should profit in the coming week Large orders for raw materials may be expected be- fore the end of the month. Food prices will rise.
 National IsSueS.-On the political chessboard there will be many foxy moves in which men who have rudi- mentary booms will become pawns. Surprising developments in the na- tional campaign are forecast. Third term sentiment will seem to make President Roosevelt and family cer- tain of longer tenancy in the White House, but unforeseen events will change the plans of party leaders.
 International Affairs.-The seers who have warned of the potential results of war again predict that unless a miracle in diplomacy can be crushed by its own mad competitions and rivalries. Astrologers foretell supremacy for the United States in the civilized world.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be self-confident and de- sirous of ruling their associates. Many may worry secretly and ap- pear too anxious to attain success.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-09
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. What newspaper has the larg- est circulation in the world? 2. From what poem comes the quotation, 'The paths of glory lead but to the grave? 3. How many points are there on a compass?
 4. What food is consumed by more people than any other in the world?
 5. Who owns Gibraltar?
 ANSWERS 1. The News of the World, Lon don.
 2. Thomas Gray's "Elegy Writ ten in a Country Churchyard. d.' 3. Thirty-two.
 4. Rice.
 5. Great Britain.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-09
Empire Even Finds Four
 Leaf CIovers

'. We've told you Empire ads were good-and we've proved it.
 Member the other day when we asked if anyone had four-leaf clover to trade with gentleman four-leaf lobbyist in California?
 Today, Ray Stevens, Secretary of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce told us Mrs. John A. Larson had turned up the desired botanical specimen and will trade with the California clover hunter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-09
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF CREDITORS
 Tn RaukrIIDtcy
In Bankruptcy

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA,
 DIVISION NUMBER ONE, AT
 JUNEAU.
 In the Matter of ROBERT H. GRAHAM, Bankrupt, In Bank ruptcy.
 To the creditors of Robert H. Gra- ham of Juneau, in the Territory and Division aforesaid, a bankrupt:
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the seventh day of September, A. D., 1889, the said Robert H. Gra- ham was duly adjudicated bank rupt; and that the first meeting of his creditors will be held at the of flee of the undersigned referee at Number 268 South Franklin Street in the City of Juneau ard Division and Territory aforesaid on the 10th day of October, A. D, l939, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon of said day, at which time the said creditors may attend. prove their claims. appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt and transact such other business as may properly come before said meet ing.
 II. E. LIE FEVRE,
 Referee in Bankruptcy, Publication date, Sept. 9. l939 4