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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-23
eHoroscobe The stars incline
 but do not compel
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24


 Mixed planetary aspects are dis cerned in the horoscope for today. Benefic influences rule strongly in 5he early morning and late after noon. It is a fortunate date for wo- men who should push what has been carefully planned but should avoid making new decisions since their judgment may not be trustworthy lnder this sway.
 Heart and Home: Romance should flourish under this direction of the stars, but the heart may rule the lead Nasty engagements and i'll considered marriages are numerous lnder this planetary government. There may be more sentiment than common sense in human relations oday. Fairly good luck, however, is indicated for weddings, but brides nay be allergic to housework.
 Business Affairs: There is a sign threatening to commerce. Storms at ca may be expected. Exports may )e held up, owing to labor diff ulties which may be due to misap- )rehensions that can be overcome f honest efforts are made. Mer- hants will profit today. There hould be much buying in the after .oon There is a good sign for the lunehing of new enterprises. Con- racts signed under this direction of he stars should be fortunate Law CTS will benefit.
 National Issues: A treaty or an greement with foreign power, robably a neighbor on this conti- ent, will be signed shortly and it hould be profitable to trade. Close citations with Canada will be helpful ) Washington. Jupiter is in an as- sct promising to the progress in le United States.
 International Affairs: Australia nd New Zealand come under benef- rule of the stars and should bene- It through agriculture. Trade in oodstuffs will gain in importance. q the Antipodes as well as in Eng md and the United States mortality mong men of distinction will be eavy. The United States will lose statesman who is valuable for his nowledge of finance.
 Persons whose birthdate it is hould avoid dealings with strangers. here will be much sharp practice within business and social orbits The health should be watched and xtreme exercise should be given up. Children born on this day prob bly, will be clever, original and in- uitive. These subjects of Scorpio are sually humane, affectionate and trustworthy
 Copyright, 1939)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-23
LOOK and LEARN
B. A. c. Gordon

1. Who was food administrator for the U. s. during the World War? 2. How many sheets are there in a ream of paper?
 B. What modern city was once known as Byzantium? 4. How fast does human hair grow?
 5. From what country did the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for America?
 ANSWERS l. Herbert Hoover. 9 49O sheets Sometimes 50O). g. Constantinople.
 4. Under normal conditions hair averages about inch in weeks. 5. Holland.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-23
OREGON STATE
 BEATS HUSkIES
 OF WASHINGTON
Sub Players Responsible for All Points Made
 in Game

SEATTLE, Oct. 23-Tha burly Beavers from the Oregon State Col ege continued in an undefeated sta- us in the Pacific Coast Conference ace by defeating the University of Washington 13 to last Saturday afternoon before 14,000 fans.
 The Staters got their first touch lown in the second period when iub-fullback Ken Dow blocked Dean GcAdams' punt behind the Husky's goal line and sub-halfback Bob Ol- on plunged over.
 In the last quarter sub-halfback Morrie Kohler cut outside the left ackle for touchdown and passed Lew Hammer for the extra point.
 With only six minutes and six ;e c on d s remaining, -halfback Roy Carlson Tipped long pass to md Jay Mcdowell for Washington s touchdown and sub-halfback John Mizen kicked the extra point.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-23
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. Wnas IS the correct way to lse finger bowl?
 A. Dip the ends of the fingers, not the entire hand, in the water, then dry them on the napkin in the lap. Do not lift the napkin above he table and use it as a hand towel.
 c. Should one apologize for writ ing letter to a friend on the type writer?
 A. No Many people today write all their correspondence on the typewriter, excepting the most for nal social notes.
 c. Should hostess provide new cards for use at bridge party?
 A. Yes; this is customary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-23
YEARS AGO
 From THE EMPIRE
OCTOBER 23. 1919

OCTOBER 23, 1919
 Many scows were being loaded at the Juneau Lumber Mills with car- goes of lumber for other points.
 The Alaska that called in here on her way south had a large num- Der of people aboard from Interior Alaska and Yukon points. There were several mine operators aboard who were going to the States until conditions in the Interior became normal
 About the middle of November, the Ambassador, newly built and launched at the Tacoma Shipyard plant for the Chichagof Mining Company, was to arrive in Juneau to inaugurate a regular passenger run.
 The last Territorial legislature provided for the establishment of citizenship night schools in the Ter ritory
 Rich quartz strikes occurred late in the summer at Nixon Fork on the Kuskokwim and Kantishna rivers Rich deposits of silver and galena were found at Kantishna. Thomas Aiken and Thomas McKin- non, well known mining men, were developing the property
 J. N Carver, guard at the Unit ed States jail returned to Juneau on the Murreiet, after spending a month at Sitka and Tenakee.
 F w. Williamson, U. s. Land and Mineral Surveyor, who had been in the Cooks Inlet district for several months, returned to Juneau for the winter.
 A. Greenbaum was a passenger on the Alaska as far as Ketchikan
 Weather: highest %; lowest 25, cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-23
BR0NC0S IN SUNDAY WIN
 OVER GAELS
Three Swift Passes of San. ia Clara Too Much
 for St. Mary's

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Oct. 23. Three swift passes woven into a slashing ground attack brought Santa Clara's Bronchos a ' to ( victory over the favored St. Marys Gaels Sunday afternoon before 50,- GOO spectators.
 With six yards to go, left half back Tommy Johnson Tipped toss into the arms of left end Joe Lacey and kicked the extra point.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-23
DEATH AND TAXES

If you think you pay taxes, reflect minute on the being paid by the people of the warning nations of Europe. With the need for vast revenues to prosecute the war the tax rates which already in normal times much higher than those in the United States were boosted to level which Americans will find hard to comprehend
 On September 27 Great Britain adopted income
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-23
NOTICE

On and after this date, Oct. 23, 1899, I, the undersigned, will not be responsible for any debts contracted by anyone unless authorized by me. adv. ERNEST DANIELS,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-23
GoLDs111N FUR STORE

will be open evenings from to 9 We have just received a large ship ment of short jackets and coats in different kinds of furs. The prices will surprise you.
 You are welcome to come and see our stock adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-23
eHappy
 Birthday

The Empire extends congratuta- lions and best toisheS tcdag, their birthday anniUesS--y> to th' Ios- iotUi1g:
 OCTOBER g
 James s. Drake
 George L. Shaw
 Lyman Snow
 Dorothy Irving Elizabeth Tucker
 Mary Rhodes
 Eber Cameron Augusta Byington
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-23
Mrs. R. |. Bernard
 Is Hostess Saturday

Mrs. R. L. Bernard entertained Saturday afternoon at her residence on Main Street with luncheon and three tables of bridge.
 Hono-s for cards were won during the afternoon by Mrs. Arthur Adams and Mrs E. S. Evans.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-23
Idaho Eleven Is Given
 WhiiewasIl

BOISE, Idaho, Oct 23.-Utah ran hog-wild over Idaho last Saturday afternoon, winning by whitewash, 35 to 0.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-23

Lode and placer location notices for sale at The Empire Office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-23

Empire Want Ads Bring Results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-23

Today's News Today-Empire.
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OCTOBER g, 1919
 Many scows were being loaded at the Juneau Lumber Mills with car goes of lumber for other points.
Evening star., 1939-11-03
Two Are Arrested
| In Cattle RustIinu

What Montgomery County (Md.)
police regard as a cattle rustling
ring operating in nearby Maryland
was believed broken today with the
arrest of two Montgomery County
men on grand larceny charge.
Sergt. Roy Snyder and Officer
Frank Lane of the Montgomery
County police traced a Guernsey COW
reported stolen from Latney Green
field from his home near White Oak
yesterday morning to G Baltimore
abattoir and today arrested two
men in the case.
The officers said that several re-
ports of cattle stolen from pastures
have been reported during the past
several months and that the thieves
have apparently operated at night
and used speedy trucks. The two
men arrested were being questioned
in connection with thefts reported
both in Montgomery and Prince
Georges County, police said. >.
The COW, which Mr.. Greenfield
valued at more than 500, was miss
ing from the pasture yesterday. IN
vestigation revealed that an animal
believed to be Mr.. Greenfield's was
sold at the Union Stockyards In
Baltimore yesterday for $64. It was
slaughtered, but police hope to re-
trieve the hide.
The two men arrested today were
Joseph Magner, A, of Seeks Corner
and Frank Williams, 80, Of S Lincoln
avenue, Takoma Park.
Evening star., 1939-11-03
Signs Seen British
Won't Attempt Seizure

LONDON, Nov. 3 (P.-The British
admiralty tersely disclosed today
that its warships were within sight
Of the American freighter City OF
Flint now slowly making her way
in charge Of q German prize crew
to . German port.
In what some observers inter-
preted as an indication the British
would seek to avoid ENHANCEMENT
In the controversy over the ships
seizure by keeping "hands off, the
admiralty announcement said 1t was
possible for the captured steamer
to stay inside Scandinavian terri
torial waters until reaching the
Baltic.
A communique said:
THE admiralty announced that
the steamship City of Flint nas
been sighted by our light forces
proceeding to the southwark inside
Norwegian territorial waters.
1T is possible for the City of Film,
to remain inside Norwegian ana
Swedish territorial waters until she
enters the Baltic"
The admiralty gave no hint
whether the British ships would at
tempt to seize the City of Flint be.
fore she reached German port in
possession of her German captors
The City of Flint was captured
October 9 in the North Atlantic by
the German pocket battleshir
Deutschland. She was en- route tc
England with a cargo at least part
of which the Germans declared con-
traband.
Evening star., 1939-11-03
By JOHN C.. HENRY.

Hailing revision of our neutrality
legislation as restoring the historic
neutrality of the United States,
President Roosevelt prepared today
to issue the necessary proclamations
to lift the arms embargo.
Breaking the silence with which
he has watched Congress progress
to the verge of rewriting the neu-
trality laws, the Chief Executive
gave specific permission to his press
conference today to quote him di-
rectly.
Il am very glad,"' he said, that
the bill has restored the historic
position of neutrality of the, United
States"
Mr.. Roosevelt disclosed that he
expects several executive proclama-
tions will be necessary to place the
revised rules of neutrality in effect
and that, accordingly, he has sum-
moned for conferences today Secre-
tary of State Hull and Undersecre-
tary Berle. Mr.. Berle was scheduled
Evening star., 1939-11-03
Michigan Members
Push Each Other
In Near Fight
Hoffman, Republican;
DingeIl, Democrat,
Take Row to Lobby
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The last hours of the historic
congressional session on Americas
neutrality policy were enlivened to-
day by, of all things. brief display
of belligerency under the Capitol
Dome itself.
Two House members. Representa-
tive Hoffman, Republican, and Dim
gell, Democrat. both from Michigan,
carried into the lobbies an argu-
ment started on the floor over what
was going on in theirs home State,
The discussion ended with some
hot unrecorded words in the
Speakers lobby just outside 4 House
door after each had, according to
witnesses, given the other a slight
push.
Invited Me Out"
Afterward Dingell related:
He invited me out and said that
he'd smack me down, or words to
that effect. I came out and said If
there was to be any smacking there d
be smacking both ways"
Hoffman said:
Il didn't threaten him and didn' t
hit him. If he wants to 60 further
with it he can do SO any time"
In the floor debate that preceded
the argument, Hoffman criticized
the Washington administration for
not settling the automobile strike in
Michigan, which he said was holding
up naval contracts.
Dingell suggested that the Gov
ernor of Michigan was a Repub-
lican and he could send the whole
militia down and shoot these
people"
Remark Is Withdrawn.
Representative Lesinski, Democrat,
of Michigan asked:
''Why doesn't the Republican Gov
ernor send the militia down and
shoot them down as the gentle
man wants them to be shot?"
Hoffman Immediately protested,
asking that the words be taken
down"-a preparatory step toward
their being expunged from the rec
ord.
Lesinski at first insisted on stand
! ing by his remark but after a word
from Majority Leader Rayburn with
drew them.
A minute or 50 later the ruckus
started in the lobby.
Evening star., 1939-11-03

By the Associated Press.
BERGEN, Norway, Nov. 3.-Several
British warships were observed OF
the Norwegian coast today. appar-
emily watching the progress of the
captive United States freighter City
Of Flint. and the danger was said
to exist they might attempt to seize
her.
The City of Flint passed the Ber-
gen naval district at $50 am. to-
day, accompanied by the Norwegian
minelayer Olav Tryggvason and two
Norwegian destroyers.
Authoritative sources said a men,
ber of the City of Flint's American
crew was sick and under treatment
by a physician from the Olav Tryg-
gvason. The seaman was not iden-
titled
Observers here said it was possible
British warships would attempt to
take the City of Flint from her Ger
man captors few hours aftex she
leaves Haugesund, IS miles south of
here, when she cuts into the open
sea across the entrance Of Bukken
Fjord.
The freighter was expected to
reach Haugesund at about 4 pm,
and belief was expressed that the
sick seaman might be sent ashore
there for further treatment.
The possibility also was consid-
cred that the City of Flint might
have to leave the 3-mile limit of
Norwegian territorial waters south
Of Stavanger, farther down the coast
from Haugesund and across the wide
mouth of Bukken Fjord, to avoid
Jaederens Reef.
Evening star., 1939-11-03
Minimum Coal Price
Not Binding on U. s.,
Controller Rules
Savings to Government
Over Period Of Years
Estimated at Millions

Minimum prices shortly to be
established under the Bituminous
Coal Act are not binding on Govern
ment purchases, according to a de-
cision made public today by Con-
troller General Fred H. Brown. II
was estimated the savings to the
Government would be millions aof
dollars.
The decision conflicted sharply
with the views of Secretary Of In
terror 1ckes. by whom the act is
administered. In asking for a rul-
ing. he said that considerable
damage" might be done to producers
if the legislation, designed to bring
order in the bituminous coal indus
try, was held not applicable to pur-
chases by the Government.
Controller General Brown said the
law did not specifically state that
the Government was bound by mini
mum prices, and that in the absence
of clear legislative intent 1t could not
be held to be applicable.
May Amount to Millions.
"1n purchasing some 5000 900 tons
of bituminous coal a year." he said
"the difference between minimum
code prices generally fixed for pro-
ducing area and the prices at which
individual producers may be able
and willing to sell coal to the Gov
ernment may amount to many mil
lions of dollars over the period OF
years the act may be kept in effect
and it is not to be assumed that the
Congress intended to vote such q
subsidy to Government coal con-
tractors or to impose such burden on
Government finances where that
intention is not clearly expressed OF
necessarily implied.
I'm this connection, it may be
noted that while the great amount
of bituminous coal purchased an
nually by the Government makes it
obviously important that the best
possible price be obtained, the tom
mage involved, stated to be some
5000. 900 tons a year, represents
something less than l per cent OF
annual production and, hence, its
exclusion from the minimum price
requirements will not materially
Evening star., 1939-11-03
Kermit Roosevelt Begins
British Army Training
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press. &
LONDON, Nov. 3.-Kermit Roose-
velt, fully recovered from q slight
illness, has begun active training
as q British machine-gun specialist
with the Middlesex Regiment,
friends said today.
They added that there had been
no change In the status Of the son
Of the former President as an Amer
lean citizen. British citizenship is
not necessarily required Of an on
Ger of the British Army.
Roosevelt, who accepted . second
lieutenant's commission, is slated
for rank Of acting major when he
finishes his machine-gun course.
Roosevelt IL training somewhere
IN England" but the location is Z
military secret.
Evening star., 1939-11-03
District Man Is Hurt.
In Baltimore Wreck
Ry the Associated Press.

HS the ASSOCIATED HEe4S.
BALTIMORE, Nov. S3.-Ralph M.
Frankhouser, %, of 2208 Fortieth
street NV, Washington, remained
unconscious at a West Baltimore
General Hospital II hours after he
was injured in an automobile ac-
cident.
Mr.. Frankhouser drove into q
safety pylon on North avenue. de-
molishing his car and suffering q
broken nose and collarbone, several
fractured ribs and probable inter-
nal injuries. He was extricated
from the wreckage by Patrolmen
Wilmer Lerian and Thomas Nc
Grath.
Mr.. Frankhouser has been en-
ployed by the United States Public
Health Service. ..
Evening star., 1939-11-03
American Industry
Is Setting Fastest
Pace Since 1929
Wholesale Trude
Is Up Billion
Over Lost Year
BY the Associated Press.
rNIa> M IA.A1 n>>,

BY the Associated Press.
The Federal Reserve Board an
nounced today that American in
dustry was rolling out products at
the fastest pace since 1929 and prob
ably would continue at as rapid a
gait until the end of the year at
least.
At the same time, Secretary of
Commerce Hopkins said wholesale
trade during the first nine months
Of the year aggregated $4,000 ,OO0,-
600, an increase of $1,000 900 900
over the corresponding period of
1898.
Figures from the Bureau Of Do
mestic and Foreign Commerce show
ed that half the wholesale gain was
accounted for in July, August and
September. September sales of
wholesalers were 161a per cent
higher than In September, 1898.
Optimism Tempered.
The Reserve Board tempered its
optimism with the comment that
unless there is considerable increase
In the consumption of goods, the
accumulation Of inventories which
is now under way is likely to reach
substantial proportions"
This meant that, unless people
and businesses buy and use up new
ly-produced goods faster than they
now are doing. factories soon might
reach the point of shutting down
temporarily to get rid of all their
present stocks.
However, moderate increases in
retail sales and plant expansion. to-
gether with continued active resi-
dental construction, also were re-
ported.
The board estimated the October
rate of production at l2O per cent
OF the 1923-25 average, compared
with a revised figure of Ill for-
merly given as 1l0) for September,
90 for the low 1899 months of April
and May, and 96 in October, 1898.
Industrial output, employment
and pay rolls" the board said in
its monthly bulletin. have shown
further rapid advances following
the buying wave and rise in prices
that began with the outbreak of
war.
\ I'm many industries, the volume
of orders on hand appears to be
large enough to sustain activity at
a high level at least to the end of
the year.
In most primary markets, buy
ing was especially active in the first
half of September and has since
subsidized. Demand for semi finished
and finished products, however, has
been maintained in large volume,
although recently new orders for
some products have decreased from
earlier high levels.
Consumption by individuals. util-
ization of materials through outlays
for capital goods and commodity
exports have increased much less
rapidly than production.
Buying of equipment and ex-
penditures for improvement of plant
have expanded, particularly in the
metal-working and railroad indus
tries.
Residential building activity has
been for some months at the highest
level Of recent years and contracts
for this type of building have con-
tinued large in recent weeks.
Retail distribution of general
merchandise has shown a rise be-
ginning before the outbreak of war
and sales Of electrical equipment,
furniture and other durable con-
sumers' goods are reported to have
increased considerably. Department
store sales are ut the level reached
In 1887 and sales by mail order
houses and chain stores have risen
above 1887 levels"
Evening star., 1939-11-03
Roosevelt Prepares Order
To Lift Arms Ban
HdiIs Revised Legislation as Returning
U.S.. to Historic Position as Neutral

to see the President directly after the
press conference, while Mr.. Hull was
to come to the White House this
afternoon.
DESTROYS of implementing the law
at the earliest possible moment, the
Chief Executive said he would try
to release the proclamations before
leaving for Hyde Park late tomor-
row. The speed with which the
House and Senate complete their
action will have direct bearing on
this, of course.
Hopes Leaders Will Stay.
With Congress expected to ad-
journ as soon as their action is COM
pleted-late today or tomorrow-the
President took occasion today to re-
voice his hope that leaders, of both
parties at the Capitol will either
stay in the city until January or at
least be within call. He said he had
not renewed his request to them
Evening star., 1939-11-03
Turkey, Russio, Rumonio
Reported Planning TuIks
BY the Associated Press.

0y CIIc hSSUClHCeu FIeSS.
ISTANBUL, Nov. 2.-Resumption
of diplomatic discussions between
Turkey and Soviet Russia with Ru.
mania joining in was reliably re.
ported today to have been agreed
on by the three powers.
It was expected that Turkey, gen.
orally credited with taking the in.
itiative in the matter, would seek
to bring an agreement between
Russia and Rumania over Russia's
claims to Bessarabia, which she held
before the World War settlement.