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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-06
STAPLES RISE
 IN PRICE AS
 WAR R0LLS0N
Banks Here Now Discount ing Canadian Currency,
 Silver and Checks

Juneauites are feeling the effects of war in higher food prices that are destined to go higher.
 Advices received by wholesalers from Seattle have sent flour and sugar prices on the upgrade, but wholesalers assured that prices on these commodities are still not "out of reason" because their recent price was "at an unusually low bracket" anyway.
 Although flour and sugar are the only commodities boosted consid- erably in price in the last 48 hours, it is believed canned milk is to be- gin its climb on the war price lad der shortly
 And on Canadian money, Juneau bankers said today they are dls- counting Canadian silver 10 per cent and Canadian currency and checks, per cent.
 Bankers also hinted that Can- adian money will suffer further dis counts by advising, If you have Canadian money on hand, it might be a good idea to deposit it now
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-06
 FISH CAUGHT BY
 p0LARIS OWNER

Last night was reunion night aboard the yacht Polaris when MT. and Mrs. Edward Lowe entertained MT. and Mrs. Alex Holden, Gene Meyring and Al Monson, all old friends and business associates of the days of the Pacific International Airways, first airmail contracting company in Alaska.
 Though old days were relived, principal topic of conversation was the swordfish that Lowe caught on his way through the canal with the Polaris. The fish, largest ever caught with light tackle, made a champion of Lowe who already held records as fisherman. Measuring 10 feet II inches and weighing 186 pounds, the fish was caught with 15-pound line and a 15-pound leader and took three hours and ten minutes to land. The boat travelled 35 miles during that time.
 Lowe gives credit for making him a champion to Fra nk Hurlburt, sportsman member of the crew who has a record himself of having gaf- fed 1000 swordfish. It was aboard the Polaris that he passed his l,oo0- mark, and Lowe's worlds record fish was number 996
 The Loves live aboard their yacht, count Juneau, where the craft is registered, as their home and spend many months each year fishing and hunting in Alaska waters.
 In addition to having pioneered the airplane business in Alaska, Lowe built KFQD, first radio sta tion in the Territory.
 Capt. Sturan Robertson, retired English army officer, and Mrs. Rob- ertson. who are guests aboard the Polaris, can be claimed as western CTS. For the last two gears they have been ranching in Montana and are enthusiastic about the West and Alaska.
 Plans of the PolariS at present are to go to Sitka, return to Juneau and then go south, it's stay in Alaskan waters shortened by the war in Europe.
 About the swordfish, again-the story was told by Mrs. Lowe. :" Hei husband had the thrill of catching the fish, but refuses to talk about it However, after it was mounted, Mrs Lowe wouldn't have it aboard the Polaris-it was really too big for the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-06
Rev. Waggoner Guest Speaker
 For Pioneers

Speaking on Pioneer days in the States and Alaska, the Rev David Waggoner last night compared the early days of Nebraska with those of the Territory, when he was pre- sented at the meeting of the Pio- neers of Alaska held in the LOOP. Hall.
 Following a short business ses- sion the auxiliary and members of the Pioneer Lodge gathered for a joint social evening, during which time informal speeches were made by Mrs. Dora Sweeney, William Markle and Charles E. Carter.
 William Spicer. accompanied at the piano by Miss Kathleen Carl son, sang several musical selections for the occasion. Later in the eve nmg refreshments were served
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-06
Redman 10 Report Tonight as EIks
 Begin Fall Term

With this evenings session pro- claimed to be at least "extraordin- ary." the Juneau Elks will get un- der way on Fall and Winter sched- ule of weekly meetings tonight at 8 o'clock, Exalted Ruler Herb Red man announced today.
 Highlight of the business sched- uled for the opening session will be the report of the Exalted Ruler on the Grand Lodge Convention held this summer at St. Louis. But that will not be all. Special enter tainment has been lined up, and 6 lunch will follow the meeting.
 All members are asked to be on hand and they are promised that it will be an evening to remember
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-06
SEATTLE WEDDING IS OF INTEREST TO
 JUNEAU FRIENDS
Frances Lozzie Is Bride of Howard F. PauIey-
 Enroute Here

An all-white background of glad iolus and lighted tepers provided setting for the early September wedding performed last Saturday morning in St. George Church in Seattle by the Rev Mathews Poltz, when Miss Frances Lozzie, daugh- ter of MT and Mrs E. Lozzie, be- came the bride of Howard F Paul. ey, son of MT. Charles Pauley.
 For her marriage the charming bride wore a gown of white silk net trimmed with lace, and a fingertip veil of bridal illusion which fell from Juliet cap of lace, chosen to match that of her dress. She carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley and stephanotis.
 Mrs. Henry Vangeystel, sister of the bride was matron of honor She was gowned in aqua silk net with lace trimming and wore cap of natural flowers. She carried a bouquet of fuschias. Bridesmaids were Misses Eva and Gina Scar ella, cousins of the bride They chose matching frocks of chartreuse and natural lowered caps and car ried bouquets of purple asters. Pe- tite Ileana Oliver, portraying a miniature bride, was flower girl, and the brides nephew, Master Henry Vangeystel, was the ring bearer
 MT. Charles Pauley was best man for his brother and ushers included Messrs Robert Hi and Anthony Scarella
 At o'clock in the afternoon a wedding dinner was held in the Terrace room of the Mayflower Ho- tel and at 8 o'clock in the evening reception was held with dancing and buffet supper. Receiving dur ing the evening was the brides mother, who wore black lace with a corsage of gardenias.
 The newlyweds sailed for Juneau last night on the steamer Yukon with the expectation of making their home in the Capital City. For travelling the bride wore a black dress suit trimmed with fox and a corsage of orchids and gardenias
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-06
MtNAMEE HIT IN HEAD; IS
 OUT OF GAME
Bean Ball and Foul Fly Ae- Cident Put Joe Out
 of Commission

Joe McNamee, former Juneau base ball star now in professional ball, was recently ordered out of base ball for the remainder of the year, following a pair of playing acci- dents, it was learned here today in a letter from Mrs. Art McKinnon.
 Mrs. McKinnon said Joe, favor ite in Twin Falls, Idaho. where he is being groomed for the Seattle Rainiers, went into pinch hit one day and the opposing pitcher "beaned" him, giving him a slight concussion that put him out of the game for few days.
 Joe didn't have enough, and went back into play a few days later, only to slam himself against the fence chasing a foul fly, and knocked himself out again.
 The result was, the doctor or dered Joe to Hay off" for the rest of the season. Joe thinks everyone feels he. is a cream puff" but Mrs. McKinnon says Joe could have the twon of Twin Falls just for the asking, he is so popular.
 Incidentally, the pitcher who "beaned' Joe, was removed from the league.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-06
LONDON ADJUSTS
 ITSELF TO WAR
 CONDITIONS NOW
Rules Issued 10 PopuId1e- No Children Seen
 Women on Jobs

LONDON Sept 6-The worlds largest city has adjusted itself to war.
 With the traditional ability of Britishers to fit themselves to any condition, Londoners moved into the new routine of war life as though nothing else had ever been known.
 Underneath their calm there was an indication of bewilderment.
 London knew it was at war. There was long string of new rules for them to obey-don't do this and don't do that-only so much of this or that may be purchased, trans portation facilities are very limited and blackouts limited them even farther.
 Certain restrictions were placed on the publication of newspapers.
 Overhead floated numerous bal looms, their dangling cables designed to enmesh raiding army planes, but despite this hideous group of re- minders of war only small amount of war news was available.
 The most complete proof that Great Britain is at war is the ab- sence of children in London Women began to appear as bus conductors, chauffeurs and truck drivers, taking the places of the men who had been called to the colors.
 Among the many special war measures taken was the restriction of newspapers to 12 pages.
 Limitations were also placed on the amounts that could be taken from the country to 25 pounds (25 pounds is the equivalent of about $120 American money) and an order from the Board of Trade authorized the creation of food control com mittees throughout the nation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-06
Winfield School
 Opens Yesterday

An enrolment of nineteen stu dents is reported for the opening classes yesterday morning of the Winfield School. Instructor is Mrs. T. J. Selby, who will teach all grades during the winter months.
 The picturesque school and home is located on Lena Beach and is under the supervision of Minnie Fields. There is one school room, mplete with individual desks, blackboards and piano. The long dining room is surrounded by win dows overlooking the water and sep arate sleeping quarters are provided for the girls and boys.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-06
Experienced Piano
 Instructor Here

Mrs. C. Robert White, experienced pianist and teacher, is now enroll ing students for piano instruction.
 A graduate of the University of Washington, Mrs. White also at tended Cornish School in both Se- attle and Portland. She has taught piano in the States and was pro- fessional accompanist in San Fran cisco for three years prior to com ing here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-06
Mrs. Amer Rydeen Southbound from
 Nome>on Dena|i

Southbound passenger on the Denali from Nome was Mrs. Amer Rydeen, whose husband is Clerk of Court in the Second Division. While in Juneau Mrs. Rydeen visited MT. and Mrs. J. J. Connors and other former Nome and local residents.
 MT. Rydeen, known as Slim" to his pioneer friends, was a member of the Territorial Legislatures of 1919 and 1927.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-06

ship, and then it was such home ly fish" she didn't want it around. Mrs. Lowe is herself sportsman of note, and if all of the record fish the Loves have to their credit were mounted and aboard the Polaris, the trim craft would turn into a museum.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-06
DR. HUBBS FLIES
 HERE; FISHERIES
 STUDY ABOUT OVER

Dr. Carl Hubbs, fisheries investi- gator for Secretary Ickes, flew into Juneau unexpectedly last night with Pilot Herb Munter from Ketchi- kan. He plans to fly back to Ket- chikan as soon as weather permits to complete his investigation and return to the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-06
BASEBALL TODAY

The following are scores of game: played this afternoon in the two Major Leagues:
 National League New York 10; Boston 4. Cincinnati 4; Pittsburgh 5. St. Louis 3; Chicago II.
 American League Detroit 2; Cleveland O. Washington 6; Philadelphia 3. Boston |; New York 2.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-06
TO FAIRBANKS

Mrs. George Preston, whose hus- band is with the Northern Com mercial Company in Fairbanks, pass ed through Juneau this morning with her two children. Interior bound after a trip Outside.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-06
ON ALASKA TRIP

MT. and Mrs. David Faville, of Palo Alto, California, are Columbia roundtrippers. Faville is an econ omics professor at Stanford Uni versity.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-06
MISS TODD BACK

Miss Caroline D. Todd, Juneau piano teacher, is back in Juneau after a three months lecture tour in the states. She returned on the Columbia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-06
B.P.O. ELKS

Extraordinary meeting, 8 o'clock tonight. Lunch, entertainment. Al members urged to attend. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-06
HOOD BAY MAN

Albert Thompson is visiting in Juneau from Hood Bay, a guest at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-09-06

FALL DANCING GLASSES Now enrolling Phone Dorothy s. Rolf, Red 199, 315 Third St. adv
Evening star., 1939-07-17
Richmond Rail Retirement
Office 10 Start Work
BY the Associated Press

RICHMOND Va, July 1.-THE
newly established regional office
here of the Railroad Retirement
Board will begin this week to pass
applications for compensation from
unemployed railroad employees, Wal
er Burr, director. said today.
. The local Office. employing 35 per-
sons, is headquarters for the fifth
of II regions in the United States.
Included in region are Virginia,
the District of Columbia, part of
West Virginia, most of North Caro-
lima and half of South Carolina.
District offices are located at
Roanoke and Washington. A total
of 10000 persons in region are
covered by terms of the Railroad
Unemployment Insurance Act. The
act went into effect on July l, but
since claims are based on 15-day
periods, the first claims could not be
received until after July Is, Burr
said.
Benefit rates vary from SITS to So
a day, depending on the worker
earnings for 1888 Workers are paid
only for each day over seven that
they are unemployed during a Is
day period, however, with the total
benefits to one person during each
period ranging from Sl4 to S24.
Evening star., 1939-07-17
Steel Rate 10 Climb
81 Points More 10
56.4 Per Cent
Institute Report Cites
36.4 Per Cent Pace
Of Year Ago
b. the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. July 17.-Operations
in the steel industry for the current
week will advance ST. point to 56.4
per cent of capacity, highest rate
thus far in the year, compared with
49.7 per cent last week, the Ameri-
can Iron e. Steel Institute esti.
mated today.
A month ago operations were at
the rate of 55 per cent of capacity
while a year ago they were 1854
per cent.
The advance placed operating
schedules above the pre-hoIday level
and the best since the second week
OF December last year. Highest rate
In 1888 was hit in the week of Sep
tember ID, when production went to
626 per cent of capacity.
Steel circles said a good part of
the rise was based on a pickup in
demand for miscellaneous steel
products. Many observers also said
current indications pointed to n
creased specifications against con.
tracts by the automobile industry.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July II R.-
Finished steel demand and inpot
production have recovered further
from the early July slump, but diver
gent trends in consumption will
temper the additional improvement
indicated for the next several weeks.
the magazine Steel said today.
Higher schedules are forecast for
several districts this week and pros
poets are favorable for recovery OF
all the holiday drop before the end
OF July Steel making last week rose
a'2 points to 5012 per cent of capac-
lty, which was 4 points below the
pre-holiday average, but we'll above
the 80 per cent rate of a year ago.
The last 10 days steel buying has
materially improved and in some
instances exceeded the June weekly
average. Miscellaneous buying pre-
dominates such gains.
Lag in automotive buying due to
the strike of tool and die workers
has cut down demand from this
source Early settlement of the
strike is expected to see heavy buy
ing by mid-August.
Pig iron shipments are back to
the June daily average. New busi-
ness IN some districts is heavier than
month ago. Quickening of SCRAP
markets and stronger prices lend
support to expectations of further
gains in steel production. Higher
scrap quotations are forecast shortly
IN some districts. The composite
advanced 81 cents last week to
sl4 "a on an upturn at Chicago and
Pittsburgh.
Evening star., 1939-07-17
Government Collects
Twice as Much as
Stockholders
More Than 81 Taken
For Every Dollar Paid
In 1888 Dividends
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated PreSS.
NEW YORK, July 17-For every
dollar paid in dividends to common
stockholders In typical" corpora
tions, more than 50 was taken by
tax collectors last year, the Amer
lean Federation of Investors said
today.
In a survey of 1853 companies,
described as "cross section of in
dustry," the federation reported:
Total taxes paid by the 1853 COM
panies in 1888 was $1,643 900, 900,
equivalent to $283 per common
stockholder and to s576 per employe.
Taxes averaged $2.73 on each
share of common stock compared
with $133 paid in dividends.
Employees in 1888 totaled 1854 900
against more than 6,5OOOOO stock
holders, with 5,806,OOO common
stockholders owning an average of
104 shares.
More than three-fourths of the
common stockholders held less than
100 shares each.
The average number of employees
per company was 17,6O1 compared
with 2l.141 in 1887.
Assets Of the 1853 companies to-
tailed $40,379, 900 900.
The federation said it had OBJ
tanned the data direct from the
corporations. Women, it found.
amounted to 40 per cent of the
$4,000 stockholders in the steel in
dustry
Corporate profits last year, an
alysts noted, were curtailed dras-
tically after the 1887 business slump
Evening star., 1939-07-17
Cities Service Attorney
Pleads for Exemption
BY the Associated Press.

BY tne Associated Press.
Clinton j. Ruch of New York. at
torney for the Cities Service Co.,
told the Securities and Exchange
Commission today the company
would be seriously crippled in its
petroleum and natural gas opera
tions if subjected to regulation
under the Public Utility Holding
Company Act of 1885.
At a hearing on the company's
request for exemption from the act,
Mr.. Ruch said Cities Services main
business was the sale of petroleum
and natural gas and that in these
fields it competed with other large
companies which were not burdened
with the detailed reporting pro-
visions of the utility act.
Harold Teegarden, commission at
torney, said the exemption request
would hinge on transaction by
which Cities Service on July II
placed most of its utility holdings
in trusteeship in order to discon-
tinue direct operation of the util-
tiles.
Mr.. Teegarden said the stock of
the Cities Service utilities had been
put up as security for $177, ,OO0,0 900
of debentures with the Harris Trust
& Savings Bank of Chicago and the
City National Bank & Trust Co.
of Chicago.
Evening star., 1939-07-17
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July Bonds
gained steadily today in fairly ac-
tive trading, following the lead of
stock prices.
Approaching the close the market
showed gains of major fractions to
point or more.
Among leaders in the advance
were Allegheny SIS of 40, Illinois
Central 434s, Manhattan Railway
4s, Northern Pacific IS, Otis Steel
412s, Southern Pacific 4l2s, New
York Central 5s and Western Union
IS of co.
United States Governments were
especially active and slightly higher.
Foreign governments were uneven
and largely neglected.
Evening star., 1939-07-17
France Offers Export
Newsprint Subsidy
BY the Associated Press.

BY tne Associated Press.
The Commerce Department re-
ported today that France has Of
fered an export subsidy to its manu-
facturers of newsprint paper.
The subsidy, at current values of
French money, amounts to 66 cents
per 220 pounds.
However, in the last 10 years,
American newsprint consumers have
bought only one small shipment
from France. That purchase was
in April.
1T is not expected that any ap-
preciable amount of newsprint paper
will be imported into the United
States as result of the subsidiza-
ton Of French exports" the depart
ment said.
Evening star., 1939-07-17
Maryland Wheat Crop
Expected to Be Small

With the exception of two years,
1892 and 1888. the wheat crop in
Maryland this year is expected to
be the smallest since 1875, it is esti-
mated by the Maryland Crop Re-
porting Service in its July report.
The crop this year is estimated at
7,334,000 bushels, compared with a
10-year average Q928-30 of 8,4l9.-
900 bushels. Dry weather hastened
maturing in some areas and re-
duced earlier expected yields.
Evening star., 1939-07-17
Assets of Chemical
Fund Up Sharply
snec;sl Dispatch to The Star,

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, July 1.-THE quar-
terly report of Chemical Fund, Inc.
as of June 80, 1899, shows net assets,
taking securities at market value, of
50 1863, ,597, equivalent to s9.41 per
share on the company's 304,937 out
standing shares. This compares
with net assets of $2,400,196, or $9.40
per share, at March 81, 1889.
The report indicates that approx
imately 81 per cent of the company's S
net assets represented investments
in common stocks, the remaining 8
per cent being represented by pre-
ferred stocks, cash and accounts re-
ceivable.
Evening star., 1939-07-17
Insurance Shares Up
2.44 Per Cent in Week
Special Dispatch to The Star.


NEW YORK, July 17-Insurance
stocks in the New York City market
again registered gains during the
last week. according to records COM
piled by Holt, Rose & Troster.
The aggregate market value of 20
leading fire and casualty insurance
issues on July IA was $608, 143, 900,
compared with s593, SAG, 900 at the
close of the previous week, an in
crease of $14,497 900, or 2.44 per
cent.
The current average yield of the
20 issues is 3.78 per cent, compared
with yield of 3.87 per cent on July
7. The current market value is
equal to los per cent of the re-
ported liquidating value, against l03
per cent week ago.
Evening star., 1939-07-17
Employees to Get
| Westinghouse
Profit Bonus
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
PITTSBURGH, July 1.-THE
Westinghouse Electric & Manufac-
turing Co. announced today it would
distribute 10 per cent bonus" to
employees for July.
The bonus in June was 7 per
cent, in May 5 and in April 8 per
cent.
The adjusted compensation is
based on a monthly average profit
Tor April, May and June of 81 ,327,-
544 and is the highest paid this
year. The monthly bonus" is based
on average profits for the preceding
three months.
Westinghouse in February restored
a 10 per cent pay reduction to all
salaried employees.