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Evening star., 1939-02-26
Purchasing Officials
Less Optimistic, but
See Stable Trend
Advance Buying Held
Unwise; Inventories
Reduced Further
BY the Associated Press.


NEW YORK. Feb. 25.-The men
who decide how much raw material
industry should carry in its storage
bins to meet prospective demand for
manufactured goods are a shade less
optimistic on early 1889 business
prospects than they were a few
months ago
Their composite judgment was set
forth today in the monthly bulle-
tin of the National Association OF
Purchasing Agents.
But while the purchasing agents
were of the opinion that there were
no factors indicating ANY notice.
able upturn in the immediate weeks
to come" they nevertheless clung
to the belief the situation remains
hopeful H. with no threat of dras-
tic decline in business volume.
In view of disappointment with
the current trade movement, said
the bulletin, advance buying of ma
terials was seen as inadvisable at
this time, especially in view of the
consensus that values are not likely
to show wide variation over the
next several weeks unless some un-
expected turn of affairs appears"
Inventories" the bulletin contin-
ued. ARE being further reduced
throughout the country and Can
ada: in fact, from one section of the
West 86 per cent of a specific group
reported further decrease from
year-end supplies.
inventory absorption has in
reality lost some of it's force as a
bulllsh element and the low level
OF stocks on hand in numerous
cases is counteracted by the lack of
requirement from production stand
point"
Evening star., 1939-02-26
$112,206 Loss Reported
By Campbell, Wyont
rectal Dispatch to The Sta,

SFeclal OlSpatcn 10 Inc StAT.
MUSKEGON, Mich, Feb. 25.-
Campbell, Wyant and Cannon
Foundry Co. reports for the year
ended December 81. 1898, net loss of
$112,206 after all charges including
Federal income taxes.
This compares with net profit Of
$9O6,O03 for the preceding year,
which was equivalent to $2.62
share on 345,175 shares of capital
stock outstanding December 81, 1887.
D. j. Campbell, president, said
that due to the low production of
the automobile industry, the COM
pany's volume of business was sub
astantially lower than during recent
years and the tonnage Of castings
produced was the lowest since 1888.
Evening star., 1939-02-26
| Southern Pacific
Locomotives to
Cost $7,250,000
STOCKS
the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 25.-A. D
Mcdonald, president of the South
ern Pacific Co., today announced
orders for 40 locomotives to cost
about $7,250,000 have been placed
by the carrier.
The orders are part of Southern
Pacific's 1899 improvement program
Mcdonald said % oil-burning freight
and passenger locomotives for
mountain service were ordered from
Baldwin Locomotive Works and IL
coal burners for freight and pas
senger service on the Rio Grande
division from Lima Locomotive
Works.
Evening star., 1939-02-26
Slight Increase Seen
In Transit Revenues
81 acjsl Dispatch to The Star,


NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-Revenues
for the transit industry. for the week
ending February 18, 1889. based on
telegraphic reports received from a
representative group of transit oper-
ating companies, showed slight in
crease from last year.
Transit Journals revenue indica-
tor stands at 101.04, which repre-
sents a gain Of 1.04 per cent from
the corresponding week in 1898.
For the week ending February II,
1889, the indicator was 102.09.
Despite the fact that Lincoln's
Birthday was celebrated on Monday
this year, causing the indicator fig
ure to drop slightly, the revenues re-
main above those Of last year.
Evening star., 1939-02-26
|. B. N. Profit Climbs
To S8,660,033 Mark,
Or $10.63 a Share
1888 TotoI Compares
With $S,0s2,5l2 for
Preceding Yeor
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-Interna-
tional Business Machines Corp. to-
day reported for 1898 net income of
So 8,660,O33 after provision for Federal
taxes estimated at $2,170,OO0.
This was equal to sl063 a share
on the capital stock and compared
with net income of S8082.5l2, equal
to SO 80 a share in 1887 when COM
puted on the present number of
shares. or sl042 a share based on
the number of shares outstanding
in that year.
Colorado Fuel & Iron.
The Colorado Fuel e. Iron Corp
reported today net loss of s66l .9OS
in the three months ended Deem
Der 81, compared with a net loss of
S491 0l9 in the comparable period of
1887 and net loss of Sl43.752 in
the third quarter of 1893. The six
months net loss of S805 .66l compared
with net loss of s48 939 in the
last half of 1887.
Motor Wheel Corp.
The Motor Wheel Corp, Lansing
Mich, showed 1888 net profit of
1921 ,780, equal to 73 cents a share.
against s1,795,143, or s2.1l a share,
in 1887.
Zenith Radio Corp.
The Zenith Radio Corp. Chicago,
for nine months ended January 81,
reported net profit of s1,O3o056 be-
fore Federal income taxes, COM
pared with net profit of $1,4l897o
In the nine months ended January
81, 1898. For the quarter ended
January 81 the indicated net profit
was 1881 .673 before Federal taxes.
contrasted with a net loss of $484 O3O
IN the comparable quarter a year
ago and profit of $523.577 in the
quarter ended October 81, 1898.
General Telephone.
General Telephone Corp. holding
company for operating units in is
Midwestern States. and subsidiaries,
for the year ended December 81 re-
ported net income of 81 ,349 .46l, sub
Ject to the annual audit. compared
with net income of 1881 ,689 in
1887.
Norfolk & Western.
The net income in January of the
Norfolk & Western Railway Co.
was sl,960,370, an increase of s709,-
4Ol compared with January, 1888.
The earned income on the common
stock in January was $134 per
share, compared with IS cents in
January, 1888.
Evening star., 1939-02-26
F. H. A. Mortgage TotoI
Sours at Baltimore

BY the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 25.-The mum.
ber of mortgages accepted for in
surance by the Baltimore Office Of
the Federal Housing Administrator
increased 81 per cent in 1888, as
compared with 1887, the Office an
nounced.
The money value Of the mortgages
was 73 per cent greater, State Di-
rector Kent r. MulNkan said.
Evening star., 1939-02-26
Cement Output Gains
Less Than Shipments
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The Bureau of Mines said yester-
day that the Portland cement in
dustry had 23,615,000 barrels of
cement in stock last January 81.
During that month, the bureau
estimated, the industry produced
5,30l, 900 barrels of cement and
shipped 5,640,00O barrels. Produc-
ton and shipments during January
showed increases of 1863 and 28.5
per cent, respectively, as compared
with the same month a year ago.
Factory value of the shipments
for the whole year 1888 was esti-
mated at $l54 ,433 900 or $1.45 per
barrel.
Evening star., 1939-02-26

1888. This trophy has been awarded
since 1908, and there is only one
other manager now active in the
service out of over $50 who has been
awarded the trophy twice. Mr.. Sac
cardi is the only manager who has
achieved this distinction below the
Mason-DiXon line.
In 1888 he had ordinary life in
surance production of 1868, ,695, and
group life of approximately $780,
600, or a combined placing of life
insurance over one million dollars.
Mr.. Saccardi has served the COM
pany as agent, assistant manager
and manager for % years.
Evening star., 1939-02-26
Needle Industry Booms

LOWELL, Mass, Feb. Is (SpeciaD
Speaking of comebacks, the little
known phonograph needle industry
centered here, is booming. Safety
plate glass for autos gets an assist
in the upsurge-along with the re-
vival of the phonograph itself-for
thousands of these needles are used
by glassmakers to cut the plastic
filler that makes sandwich glass
safe.
Evening star., 1939-02-26

I n e veterans
Trophy, which
is awarded by
veteran m a n
ayers of the
company to the
manager W h O
has a leading
sales recor d
based on all
around e fiji c j.
ency in all parts
of management.
The Washing
ton d is trio t
achieved t h j S
honor in 1882.
and again in
Evening star., 1939-02-26
Stout Fence for Farmers
PITTSBURGH, Feb. Is

PITTSBURGH. Feb. Is (SpeciaD
The more than 10000 miles OF
aluminium cable, steel reinforced
used for constructing rural power
lines the last two years in North
America would completely fence in
an area equal to the total farm land
in the United States, stretching
around it 81 times, statisticians OF
the aluminium industry here have
estimated.
Evening star., 1939-02-26
Clearing House Issues
Report at New York
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 25-The week.
" statement of the New York Clear
ing House today showed:
Total surplus and undivided
profit, unchanged at $918, ,899, 900.
Total net demand deposits (aver-
age) increased $160,000.
Time deposits (average) increased
42,182,O00.
Clearings week ending today
92.494, ,308,955.
' Clearings week ending February
49, $3,042, ,667 ,585.
'Five days.
Evening star., 1939-02-26
Lone Stur Cement
Earns $3,060,436
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK. Feb. 25.-Lone Star
Cement Corp. reported consolidated
net profit for 1898 of $1,000, ,436,
equal to $3l8 a share on common
stock, compared with $4,079,825, or
$4.24 a share. in 1887.
Net profit for the last quarter of
1888 was placed at $731 ,48O, or rs
cents share, against $949 1893, or
SO cents share, in the comparable
1887 quarter.
Evening star., 1939-02-26
u.s.. Goods Predominute

NEW YORK, Feb. Is (SpeciaD -
Ninety-nine per cent of the mer-
chandise sold in the F. w. WOOL
worth IS and 10 cent" stores in this
country last year was purchased
from American manufacturers, the
company says In Its annual report
to stockholders.
Evening star., 1939-02-26
Metropolitan Life Trophy
Goes TO D. T.. MANAGER

Vincent Saccardi, manager of the
Washington district of the Metro
politan Life Insurance Co., an
nounced today that the district won
Evening star., 1939-02-26
Earnings,
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-Corporate
earnings reports issued during the
week showing profits per common
share included:
Evening star., 1939-02-26
New York Central Reports
Sharp Gain in Net
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Feb. 25.-The New
York Central Railroad today re-
ported January net operating in
come (before fixed charges and 9TH
er income) of $2,147.0O5, compared
with net operating deficit of $173,-
O36 in January, 1888. Railway ope-
rating revenues in January increased
to $27,503,163 from 4,386,472 a
year ago.
Net operating income before fixed
charges and other income, of other
railroads reporting today for Jan
uary included:
Evening star., 1939-02-26
Hopkins Peace
Gesture Brings
Stock Rally
Early Advances Of 81
To 81 or More Cut
BY Profit Taking

What Stocks Did
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-28
CIANO TELLS ON HITLER

On the surface and certainly in it's main em- phasis the recent speech Of Count Ciano, the Ital- ian Foreign Minister is a reaffirnation of the Rome Berlin ~xis. But in spite of it's harsh crit- cisms of the British and French it's omission of any reference to the Russian attack on Finland, and it's defense" Of German policy it does not in- dcate any change in Italys policy of neutrality, nor even that Italy is moving in the German d- rection
 It does contain. on the other hand not only an explanation of Italys failure to join Germany under the military alliance, but revelations which are fatal to the justification of the attack on Poland which Hitler had attempted to build up. The Ciano revelations precisely because they come from a friendly source are perhaps more damaging to the German case even than the series of reports from Sir Neville Henderson.
 Count ciano reveals first that there was a large element of bluff in the Itaian-G German mill tary alliance Its aim, he declares was to consoli- date peace so that both Powers could complete their military preparations The duration of this period was set by Italy at three years The Reich agreed with Us not to raise any question that would be likely to arouse new polemies before this lapse of time had passed
 More important from the point of war guilt, however, is Count Cianos revelation that at his meeting with Herr von Ribbentrop on August Il he put forward a suggestion by Premier Mussolini to arbitrate the Polish conflict which Germany re- fused. Hitler and Ribbentrop gave lengthy ezpana- tions of why they could not proceed with diplomatic negotiations The incidents, which multiplied every hour brought the dispute-in the judgment of the Rech-away from the diplomatic field into the military sphere"
 This revelation is of the utmost importance in the light it throws the feverish diplomatic nego- tiations conducted between Henderson on one side and Ribbentrop and Hitler the other in the period of more than two weeks which followed before the German troops actually marched During that period Hitler pretended to Henderson to be out ragged by new Polish incidents; he and Ribben- trop pretended to be willing to negotiate with a Polish plenipotentary if he would arrive in Berlin within 48 hours of their first indication of that will ingness But before this entire period Ciano now reveals Hitler had already determined upon war
 The effect of this revelation is to kick the last feeble prop from under the German case pre- sented in the attempted answer to the British Blue Book.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-28

The German transportation system is not working smoothly. Last week the seventh German railway disaster since the beginning of the reported from the town of Hagen where r persons were killed and 41 injured This brings the total casualty list to 12S dead and than 15s injured in less than four months.
 Nothing comparable to this has been reported from France or England where similar blackout con- ditions are enforced At time the German railroad system was regarded the most efficient in the world. The government, however is said to have held up the replacement of railway equipment in favor of motorized military transport The pres ent coal shortage in Berlin due to lack of railway cars seems to give some substance to these rumors If the war spreads defective railway transport may prove a serious German weakness.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-28
cHoroscope "The stars incline
 but do not compel
FRIDAY. DECEMBER %

Conflicting planetary aspects are active today. Adverse influences are discerned for the morning hours. Fatigue and nervous tension may be felt by men and women. The young may be irritable and jealous of one another There is a sign promising good news in let ters. The evening is fortunate for elderly persons. They may be gen. erous in gifts of substantial value
 Heart and Home: Domestic pro- grams may be sadly smashed by holiday festivities. Families may be difficult to direct. There is a sign supposed to encourage secrecy and even deceit. Girls are warned to put little faith in whirlwind fir tations. College youths are likely to be reckless in their blandish- ments.
 Business Affairs: AS the week draws to an end plans for the new year should be perfected. Lassitude may distinguish trade. Pause be- fore the launching of 1940 projects should be used for completion oi whatever is unfinished for 1889 It must be remembered that sur prise maneuvers will have an effect upon commerce. The high season will be the scene of troublesome events.
 National Issues: For the Demo- cratic party schisms are indicated as third term possibilities are dis cussed. h western states leaders will differ sharply as they fight for control of delegations to the national convention. Republicans are to find that their strength lies among tried leaders rather than young men.
 International affairs: Peace moves on the part of rulers of neutral nations are to be effective in future developments in world alliances, even though they may not accom- plish their great objective. The rev. olutionary spirit will spread among oppressed peoples.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of difficult ties. Changes are indicated. The health of women may be precari- ous.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be ambitious and self sufficient. Pride rules many of these subjects of Capricorn who achieve great success.
 Copyright, 1939)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-28
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused Do not say, "This is plenty good enough" 1" Omit plenty
 Often Mispronounced: Gill Ca measure); pronounce jill. Gill Gan organ, as in fish; pronounce gill, g as in give.
 Often Misspelled: Barbarous; bar twice.
 Synonyms: Harass, annoy, worry, molest, torment, plague, tantalize.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by master ing one word each day. Today's word: Rectitude; uprightness in principles and conduct Never again did he stray from the path of rectitude."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-28
Stealing His Stuff
Cleveland Plain Dealer)


 When Adolf Hitler signed up with Moscow he closed the door Of German expansion to the east Probably the Fuehrer did not think so at the time Possibly he believed that the material assistance he would obtain from Russia would so strengthen Germany that eventually he could realize the drang mach osten dream in spite of the power of the Soviets.
 But before the Polish invasion Hitler must have begun to realize that he had made a losing contract with Stalin. Russia moved into eastern Poland and sat down with the very evident intention of staying This gave her a flanking position against any possible future German ag- gression through Rumania It planted even heavier wall of Russians between Germany and the fat fields of the Ukraine, promised land of Nazi dreams of conquest.
 Now comes the next step The government press in Russia begins to scream about the need to rescue Bessarabia, the spike of land abuttng upon the Black Sea which belongs to Rumania but adjoins Russia
 This method is familiar It was employed by Hitler against Austria Czechoslovaka, Poland and more recently by Russia against Finland. Bes- saraba taken from Russia after the World War. Its Russian minority, if one is to credit the Soviet press (Which sane outsider does) is being perse- euted To the rescue, comrades, and bring poor, abused Bessarabia back to the broad bosom of Mother Russia!
 Thus stalin employs the Nazi method against the long cherished aspirations of the Nazis. Hitler might claim breach of copyright. But it will do him little good to protest Comrade Stalin has his own ideas and doubtless intends to carry them out
 An immediate move against Bessaraba is not likely Nor does Moscow probably expect that rela- lively powerful Rumania can be browbeaten as easily Estonia Latvia and Lithuania into making the trade and defense pacs which would be the first step toward signing her death warrant. But the is significant. And nowhere is this realized more keenly than in Berlin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-28
Finland Pays
Cincinnati Enquirer)

Halmar Procope, Minister of Finland, called at the Secretary of Treasury's office and handed MT. Mor genthau a check for $234,693, paying in full the debt installment then due. It was of course, the only installment paid in full by any debtor. Com ing at a time when the Films fighting des- peraely for their very existence against the armies of Communist Russia, the payment of nearly quar- ter million dollars is dramatic testimonial to Fin lands belief in good faith among nations.
 Already the American Government has more than compensated the Films for the debt out lay which they could i'll afford. The Export t-Import Bank acting with the approval of the President and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, has made a credit of S10OO0000 available to Finland for the purchase Of foodstuffs and other civilian supplies here in London.
 Beyond this, private contributions are being made for Finnish relief It is quite likely that ad- ditonal credits will be extended to Finland with no prohibition their for materials. This is perhaps the most important thing to do, they need relief supplies, the Films require above | all the weapons with which to defend themselves
 Direct military assistance doubtless be sup piled quickly and advantageously from Italy Great Britain, and the Scandinavian states. Some planes and other weapons already have been sent from those places If the Films continue to resist successfully, however credits in the United States will be of great value to them. We should not consider moral obligation discharged yet
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-28
Last Rifles
 For kaIIio
Services Held This After noon-MemoriaI Sched-
 uIed for Sunday

Funeral services were conducted at the Charles w. Carter Mortu- ary today for Vaino Kallio, high ly respected member of the Fin nish community, who passed away in Pelican City last Sunday.
 MT. Kallio made his home in Juneau since his arrival from Fin land, and received his citizenship papers in this city. He was fish erman, and was a steady and in- dustrious worker.
 Memorial services will be held Sunday at the home of Alfred E. Lundstrom, long time friend of the deceased, and members of the Finnish Benevolent Order of AL aska are invited to attend to pay their last tribute of respect to one of their departed members.
 The Finnish Benevolent Order of Alaska is organized for social activities among persons of Fin ulSn DlrtN or eAeFdcllOIl, ana lO inculcate in them a feeling of pa triotism for their adopted coun- try and to encourage them to as- sume the duties and responsibili- ties of citizenship as soon as pos sible after their arrival in the United States.
 All persons sympathetic to or identified with subversive move ments such as Communism are de- nied membership in the Order, and a purging process is now in progress to have such members withdraw their membership in the society.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-28
MODERN ETIQUETTE

@. Is it correct to sign a letter with the initials only2
 A. When writing note to an intimate friend, this is permissible, but the usual letter should always be signed with the full name.
 Q. When a wife is sending a Christmas card to a friend who has never met her husband, should she include his name?
 A. Yes. Sign it, Helen and Charles Harris.
 Q. Is the wording of an invita- tion to theater party usually for nal or informal?
 A. This invitation is usually very informal
 Empire claSSifiedS bring results
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-28
LOOK and LEARN
By A. c. Gordon

l. How many bones are there in the human foot? 2. What story is the epic of the whaling industry? 3. What is a printers "devil'? 4. In what war did Braddock's s defeat take place? 5. What is the chief seaport of Japan?
 ANSWERS 1. Twenty six. 2. "Moby Dick" by Herman Mel vile.
 3. A printers apprentice. 4 The French and Indian War. 5. Yokohama.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-28
Rifles Tomorrow
 For George vogt

Funeral services for George A.. Vogt, who passed away yesterday morning at St. Ann's Hospital, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in the Chapel of the Charles w. Carter Mortuary.
 The eulogy will be delivered by the Rev. John L. Cauble Inter ment will be in the Pioneers plot of Evergreen Cemetery.