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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-21
JAPAN AND THE FUR SEALS

The threatened junking by Japan of the 1911 Pacific fur seal treaty creates situation of great importance and danger The treaty signed by the United States Canada, Japan and Russia has been a model Of effectiveness for the protection of a valuable species and a model also, for the amcable arrangement Of an international problem.
 Under the treaty all killing of fur seals is done on Alaska's Pribiof Islands Only prime male pelts are taken Under tiis wise plan the seal herd has increased to 100000 Last years kill the larg est in history Proceeds from the sale of the fine furs are divided between the nations signatory to the treaty
 If Japan rcnounces the treaty as she has threat ened, and proceeds to kill seals ndiscriminately the species may very we'll be reduced again to the 1500OO which were all there in the world at the time the treaty was signed This would be disaster for the United States, Canada, Russia and Japan as well.
 It is not unfair to presume that the for Japan's denoneng of the treaty is not as Foreign Minister Arta stated in ne Japanese Diet, that the increase in the number of seals has threatened Japans fishing sindustry but rather that Japan takes this means of retaliatng against the United States for the recent erminaon of the trade treaty between the two nations. Japan probably hopes to use the seal treaty as a dub to frighten us into signing again the dotted line in the matter of general trade between the United States and Japan
 Unfortunately fer Japan, club is just about one thousand times as big hers. Destruction of the seals would be a disaster for this one industry disaster affecting Japan just as much as the United States But embargo exports to Japan, applicable at any time now in view of the termina- ton of the trade treaty would be disaster for the whole Japanese nation and would affect the economy of the United States but slightly
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-21
CAPITOL CAFE HAS sa NEW FEATURE; ITS 4
 "DIxIE BARBECUE"

Tonight at the Capitol Cafe will mark the installation Of a new revolving Dixie Barbecue" recent y purchased and brought here, the only barbecue in Juneau
 Tonight, the Capitol will feature a Scandinavian dance. Entertain ment, dancing and refreshments are on tap for those who attend the event.
 Attendants at the new barbecue stand, Lilyon Palo and Neoma Ku- mesh, report that barbecued beef, pork, cheeseburgers, hamburgers, fish and chips and chicken will be served besides chop suey and chow mein.
 Violet Beck will be at the piano.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-21
cHoroscobe. 1 be stars tnClins
 but do not compel
FRIDAY. MARCH g


 Benefic aspects dominate in the horoscope for today. It is a time for determined activity in what ever is deemed most urgent The morning hours should be favorable to planning as well as beginning important work of any sort. Wo- men are under a lucky sign fortu- nate for inspiration and foresight.
 Heart and Home: The stars en- courage the promotion of ambitious ideas in the care and education of children. It is a day promising to wives who cooperate in forward ing the political ambitions of their husbands. It is not an suspicious sway for women who desire to enter any form of public service and especially for those who seek government positions.
 Business Affairs: Mining should gain wide interest this spring when the quest for rare minerals will be widespread Chemistry will pro- vide new synthetic materials for use in manufacturing articles in common use. American brains will produce ideas of supreme value. Many odd inventions are forecast, and they will bring fortunes to large numbers of investors.
 National Issues: Pressure from foreign nations will be strong in Washington where there will be op- posing opinions regarding policies affecting neutrality. There is an aspect which seems to presage ef- fort toward the concentration Of power in the Chief Executive. Se- cret information will spur prepar- edneSs efforts. There is an evil portent that seems to forecast naval movements of great significance in the Pacific Ocean.
 International Affairs: Confusing planetary aspects continue to af- feet Great Britain which may suf- fer from air raids. Destruction of historic buildings is foretold A member of the Royal Family will sustain an injury due to accident. Heavy storms are prognosticated. Treachery on the part of foe will cause serious results. Canada will prove of supreme importance. in war aids of many sorts.
 Persons whose birthdate it is may have year of small troubles which should not be taken too se- riously. The habit of worry should be stubbornly fought by all who desire success.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be serious and thoughtful, ambitious and energetic. These sub jects of Aries have the ability to look out for themselves.
 Copyright, 1940) ,p
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-21
DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
B w. L. Cord.~

Words Often Misused: Do not say, "The store was filled with pa- trons." Say, "The store was filled with customers"
 Often Mispronounced Monroe (James). Pronounce munro, u as in run unstressed, accent last syll- able.
 Often Misspelled; Knoll, though pronounced mol, o as in roll
 Synonyms: Sameness, ezsctness, likeness, resemblance, counterpart, duplication
 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: Scurrility quality or state of being coarse and vulgar. Con versation should be pleasant with out scurrility. ."-Shakespeare
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-21
A Vote for Ignorance
Philadelphia Record)

A subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Commerce has voted 3-2, that the question regarding personal income be eliminated from the 1940
 There is no defense for that action. The census of unemployment of 1897 contained the ques- tion. Questions income have been part of the census of agriculture for 20 years
 Perhaps the greatest benefit from the income question will be to businessmen, who will be able to plan marketing in accordance with the knowledge of where high and low income families live For this reason businessmen trade associations cham bers of commerce and marketing experts have urged for long time that a question income be n- cluded
 The question does not ask for information about income S5,000 Its intent is simply to measure purchasing power for goods, to find where the high and low exist. In doing so it will shed some needed light on the status of those who, though employed are receiving inadequate income.
 The resolution goes to the Senate floor The larger bodies should not repeat the performance of the bcommittee in voting stubbornly for ignorance
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-21
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. C. Gordon

l. In what city did the assas- sination of President Garfield oc- cur?
 3. Who was the Roman goddess of the harvest?
 3. What is the lintel of door- way or window?
 4. What English officer did Washington hang as spy dur ing the Revolution?
 5. What republic of the Vest ern Hemisphere has the oldest civiliza tion?
 ANSWERS 1. Washington, D. c. 2. Ceres.
 3. The horizontal structure at the top of the doorway or window. 4. Major John Andre. 5 Brazil.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-21
M o D E R N ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Lss

Q. When invited to a bridge party that you would like to aJ- tend, but know that you must leave early, what should you do?
 A. Under these circumstances the only considerate thing to do would be to explain and decline the invitation.
 Q. What stationery is preferable for mourning?
 A. Plain white stationery. The black-bordered paper is not used as much as formerly. e,AE
 Q. What phrase should a maid be instructed to use when announc- ing dinner?
 A. Dinner is served"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-21
What It Ail Means
CNew York Times


 Ohios two by-electionS for the House of Rep .resentatives have naturally been seized upon by the rival augurs Has there ever been preliminary election that could not be read utterly without significance and as the handwriting on the wall? Because the New Deal was a straight issue in one of the districts carried by the Republicans 1t fol- lows, does it not that MT. Roosevelts chances for third-term nomination hurt? But stay moment Does it not rather show that only MT. Roosevelts personal popularity save the Demo- crats next fall?
 The soothsayers do an even better job on Sena- tor Taft simple person would say that Ohios firm Republican stand in these two Congressional elections in part due to Ohio's pride in her most prominently mentioned son; it makes Senator Tafts chances better. But stay moment. If Ohio is safe for the Republican party it only that the nomination will go to a doubtful State, and Senator Taft's chances have been hurt.
 The sure thing is that two Republicans have been elected to Congress from Ohio. They might not inconcevaby, have been two Democrats
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-21
CREATING FUTURE ASSETS

There was at least beneficial effect of the depression during the past decade It emphasized the need for conservation of natural resources And it provided the power for the accomplishment Of far-reaching conservation programs.
 An outstanding example is the effort to reforest
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-21
Hapty
 Birthday

The Empire extends eongratula- tions and best oishes today, their birthday anniversary, 10 the fol- lot0ing:
 MARCH 21
 Lee H. Smith William w. Friend Jack Everitt Mrs. J. P Finlay
 Bill Kiloh Charles E. York George Alexander Oren w. Hatch Joseph W. Flanagan
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-21
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS
 ATTENTION

All night parking on streets pro- hibited while snow storm continues. as the snow plough will be in op- eration every night. Cars found on streets will be lowed to a pub lie garage and penalized.
 DAN RALSTON, adv Chief of Police.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-21

The interest which once attached to what the Governor of North Carolina said to the Governor of South Carolina has lately been displaced by cur osity about what Mussoni said to Hitler.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-21

Italians restoring ancient castles in Ethiopia so the world reasonably expect them to start rebuilding castles in Spain
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-21

GROCERY CLERK . HOSPITAL ORDERLY-Man, single, age p, high school education. Experienced as hospital orderly, has also done clerking in grocery store. Trained in bookkeeping and typing. Call for ES 72.
 TodaYs News TodaY-Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-21

Specification for the wharf and approach for the proposed naval depot on Japonski Island at Sitka had been received at the U. s. Radio stations at Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan and were open for in- spection by prospective bidders.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-21

Buttons covered with cloth were prohibited in England in 1721.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-21

c. s. Crider Alaska Superinten- dent of the American Railway Ex- press Company, arrived in Juneau on the Spokane and was to remain here until the arrival of the next westward bound steamer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-21
OO YEARS AGO LO Yron THE EMPfFE
MARCH 22, 1920

NIk1IbOII <N' 1O-V
 The steamers Alameda and Spo- kane which arrived from the south were loaded with crews and sup plies for canneries at various points in Southeast Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-21

S. Zynda left on the Princess Mary on his way to his old home near Danzig, formerly in Germany, at this time a freeport. He was to visit his father, whom he had not seen for 29 years, as well as his brother and also friends of his youth.
 Mrs. A. J. F'icken and son left on the Spokane for two months visit with friends and relatives in Seattle, Tacoma and Portland.
 With the establishment of a wireless station at Tenakee Inlet, owned and operated by the Colum- bia Salmon Company, Tenakee was at this time in direct radio com munication with the outside world
 R. J. McChesney left for a busi- ness trip to the south on the Princess Mary. He was assistant manager of The Empire Printing Company.
 Weather: highest 25, lowest 22, cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-10-09
CHURCHILL IS
ELECTED HEAD,
CONSERVATIVES
Succeeds Neville Chamber :
lain : Statement of
Policy Made

LONDON, Oct. 9.-Prime Minis
ter Winston Churchill today &C
cepted election as leader of the
powerful Conservative party. He sue
ceeded his predecessor as head of
the Government, ailing Neville
Chamberlin, who resigned from the
Cabinet last week.
AS Churchill accepted the Con-
sentative party leadership, he pledg-
ed himself not to resort to parti-
sanship. He said: Il have always
swerved to support public causes,
the maintenance of the enduring
greatness of the British Empire and
the historical continuity of our is
land. Alone among nations. we
have found the means to combine
Empire and liberty, to reconcile
democracy and monarchy That
will live"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-10-09
Catholic Daughters
Plan Rummdge Sale
AT Business Meet

With Mrs A. M. Geyer presiding,
members of the Catholic Daughters
of America met last evening at the
Parish Hall and plans were made
for a rummage sale October Is.
The sale will be held at the va
cant corner store across from the
MacKinnon Apartments and Mrs.
Jack Harrington will be in charge.
Those wishing to make contribu-
tions are asked to call 1854.
Tomorrow afternoon 1:30 o'clock
dessert luncheon and sewing meet
ing will be held at the residence of
Mrs. Harrington in the Nugget
Apartments.
Mrs. George Shaw will have the
Study Club meeting next Monday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at her home
on Twelfth Street.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-10-09
out AN autopsy may be held.

but an autopsy may be held.
Davies told friends recently hi
was respondent. He left will anc
old bills on a table at his home
The will was made out in 1889 to
a nephew. Lewis P. d. Williams
son of Mrs. A. E. Williams. IA Gay
lord Ave, Plymouth, Pa. Where
abouts of Williams is unknown
here.
Davies body was found with
hands folded across his chest as
if sleeping.
Shoots Himself
James Terrell, employee of the
Ketchikan Spruce Mills, shot him
self to death aboard the tug Iver-
ness yesterday morning near the
Coming Inlet logging camp on the
west coast.
Terrell left the camp last Sun
day night in a small skiff saying
he was going to row to the Iver-
ness. The skiff was found Mon
day but there was no sign of Fer
rell. Monday night he appeared on
the beach and went aboard the
Iverness and spent the night. He
breakfasted yesterday morning and
appeared well. He then went into
the focsle. and shot himself. He
has a brother in klamath Falls,
Ore.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-10-09
WiIIkie
Asking
For Tip
Wants 10 Know with Whom
j. ). Has International
Understandings

NEW YORK, Oct. 9.-Wendell L..
Willkie last night demanded h 4 t
President Roosevelt tell this Nation
whether there are amy interna-
tional understandings to put Am
erica into this war, that we, the
citizens of the United States do
not know about. But after all, I
represent in this campaign millions
and millions of voters and 1 think
I have a right to ask Franklin D.
Roosevelt about American partici-
patton in involvments of Europe
or Asia at this time"
The demand was made prior to
a radio address in which Willkie
pledged that under no circum-
stances would I appease Dictators.'
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-10-09
LYDI(k APPOINTED
TO AFRO POSITION

Phil Lydick, employee of the Bu-
reau of the Census and the Public
Works Administration here in re-
cent years, received word today of
his appointment as an auditor with
the Alaska Rural Rehabilitation
Corporation at Palmer He will
leave fer the Westward shortly.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-10-09
ASKS MONEY
FOR NEEDED
WORKS NOW
Sixteen River and Harbor
Projects Required for
National Defense

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt requested Congress
today to make $3O076,O00 available
to start work on 16 river and har-
Dor projects which he said are ''ur-
gently required in the interest of
National Defense
Included in the recommendations
for immediate work are Sitka with
S1O9, 900 for Naval seaplane opera
tons and Kodiak, $4,000 for o.
foot channel to serve the Naval
Air Base
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-10-09
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Oct. 9. - Closing
quotation of Alaska Juneau mine
stock today is AZ, American Can
81 Anaconda 22A, Bethlehem Steel
1872, Commonwealth and Southern
rs, Curtiss Wright 79s, General
Motors 48 7l8, International Har-
vester AZ, Kennecott 1915, New York
Central 14as, Northern Pacific 81,
United States Steel 81 7/8, Pound
S404
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-10-09
DOUGLAS
NEWS
DOUGLAS FIREMEN
SAND DANCE FLOOR
FOR SEASONAL EVENT

A wonderful dance time is as
sured all who attend the annual
fall event of the Douglas Volunteer
Fire Department at the Natatorium
next Saturday night if excellent
condition of the floor makes any
difference. Chairman Warner of
the dance committee with his aides
is working hard with a sanding
machine to make the floor so slick
that dancing will be practically ef-
fortress.
The decorative scheme for the big
ball will be typical Fire Department.
Crepe paper and evergreens will be
used effectively as a background for
the hose carts. etc.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-10-09
T0RpED0ED

LISBON, Oct. 9.-The Portuguese
steamer Serpa Pinto radioed today
that she had picked up 80 men of
the crew of the Greek freighter
Antonio Chandris.
The 8,5O0-ton Greek ship was tor
pedoed in the Atlantic by a submar-
inc of undetermined nationality.
The Serpa Pinto is enroute from
Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-10-09
QUOTATIONS TUESDAY

Closing quotation of Alaska Ju-
neau mine stock yesterday was Az,
American Can 98 Anaconda 221s
Bethlehem Steel 1872, Kennecott
293s, New York Central l4ls, North
ern Pacific 7f8, United States
Steel 57A, Pound $4l04h.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-10-09
brifons
To Quit
Orient
British Subjects Are Told 10
Leave NoW-AmeriCdn
Move Is Followed
(By ASSOCIATED PRESS

Great Britain is preparing TO fol-
low the example of the United States
by advising British subjects to leave
the Far East despite official Japan
csc efforts to discount the posi-
bility of an explosive crisis in the
Orient
Authoritative quarters in London
said the warning to British subjects
applies to all Britons and there are
mo urgent reasons" for remaining
inside the danger area.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-10-09
Suicides
Reported,
ket(hikan
OIdtimer Thomas Davis
Takes Poison : James
FerreII Shoots Self
KETCHIKAN. Alaska, Oct. 8.

KETCHIKAN. Alaska, Oct. 9. -
TWO suicides are reported here.
The body of Thomas Davies, ga,
former plumber and longtime Ket-
chikan resident, was discovered
near the old mine trail. one mile
from the city. Officers concluded
an overdose Of a drug or poison
caused his death.
No marks were found on the body
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-10-09
Administrator
OF Draft Post
Up 10 Professor

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9. - DR..
Clarence Dykstra, President of the
University of Wisconsin, is said to
have discussed with President Roo
sevelt the post of Draft Admins
traitor but he will do some con-
sidering" before saying whether he
will accept.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-10-09
PICTURES ON VISION
SHOWN AT SCHOOL

A half hours showing OF films
on vision was given at the Douglas
public school this morning by Miss
Oygard under the Territory's Pub
lie Department of Health. Pupils
from the Fourth to the Twelfth
grades saw the pictures.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-10-09
NUMBERS OUT

The following group of hunters
left today aboard the Cheechako
for few days trip to Admiralty
points in quest of game: A. E.
Goetz, Joe Riedi. Frances Snyder,
Joe Riedi. Jr.. and Alfred Bonnet.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-10-09
DOW, JONES AVERAGES

The following are today's Dow,
Jones averages: industrials 1904,
rails 1885. utilities 81 40.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-10-09

The Daiiy Alaska empire has the
largest paid circulation of any Al
aska newspaper
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-10-09
DOW. JONES AVERAGES

The following were yesterdays
Dow, Jones averages: industrials
1871. rails 1888, utilities 2155.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-10-09

Try a classified ad In The Empire
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
HOUSTON

Mrs. Erneat ". simpson who has
been ia for several weeks ls inn
proving and Is able to ait up ! short
while each day
John Cain who suffered a stroke
Of paralysis week ago Is slightly
improved at this writing
MRS. Ida @. Marvel who Is III al
the home Of her sister, Mrs. Merrill
Thistlewood, remains about the
Fpme.
About 40 Of our town people and
community took advantage OF the
excursion on Sunday and Visited the
New York Worlds Fair.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hayes, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Hayes and Mr.. and
Mrs. Russell Hayes and daughter
Jean visited Ocean City, Nd, on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Shockley
ana Mrs. Gertie Carroll OF Dover
were the guests Of Mrs. Cora Satter-
field on Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs Edward Horton OF
Norristown. Pa, visited their mo-
ther, Mrs Ida c. Marvel, who is i'll
ana they were the dinner guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs Shockley Daugherty
and daughter Sylvia Ann on Sunday.
Mrs Stella Kinnamon and Ed
ward O'Connor Of Linwood, Pa, Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Voshell on
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Koenoman
aud Doris Rowe were the dinner
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Sharp. Sr., in Milford on Sunday
Jane Scott was home over the
weekend.
MF. and Mrs. Roy Aummel Of VIII /
were down over the week /
end
Mrs. William Johnson spent SAT- F,
uraRy iB Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. p Armour we're (
the dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. |
Samuel Godt on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Coulbogrne 4
were the dinner guests Of Mr.. and .
Mrs Josiah PaTvis on Sunday.
J, C. Wharton, Mrs. Shockley
Dangherty and daughter. Sylvia |
Ann, visited Mrs. John Cook and /
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-20
ROXANA

Sunday mornlng was 1ower day 81
Hoxana Methodist Church. The
'ciurch was very beantffuliy deco
rated with cut howers Mrs Adobe
I Lynch presented a beautiful bnske.
Of white dahlias ana orchid gladolian
in memory Of her mother. airs. Lei
titia Derrickson, who passed away
ten years ago, September "A.
Ward West has returned to his
position on q boat after his vacation
with his family here.
Mr.. and Mrs Cove Bennett re-
turned home Saturday after a weeks
trip to Miami, Fla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Murray are
the proud parents Of a fine baby girl,
born at the Milford Memorial Hos
pilal last week.
Norma Lynch arrived home from
the Beebe Hospital Friday very
much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. zack Wells of VIII
mingtOn and Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Derrickson of New Castle visited
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Derrickson
over the weekend,
Mrs. Addie Lynch and Warren
Lynch were over night guests last
Thursday Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Me-
COlley at Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Hickman went
on the excursion to the New York
Worlds Fair last Sunday.
Mrs. ROllIe Wilgus is somewhat
improved. ]. B. Lockwood is still
confined 10 his bed. Mrs. Harry God
win, Jr., is i'll at this time.