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Japan and Russia
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The settlement of two of the major differences
between Japan and Russia is only to be understood
in connection with other recent events affecting
both countries. The settlement guarantees payment
by Japan of almost 100000 yen still due Russia
from Manchoukuo for the Chinese Eastern Railway.
At the same time Russia has consented to extend
the fisheries agreement for another year, thus as
surfing Japan against interruption in 1910 of her
established right to carry this industry in Siber
ian waters
1t is reasonably clear that agreement has not
been reached in the past on either point chiefly
because neither country greatly desired agreement.
Both matters could easily have been settled, but
both were kept alive weapons in the undeclared
war that has been internationally carried on be-
tween the two Powers The fact that these differ
ences have now apparently been settled, together
with reports from Moscow of negotiations for a
final settlement of another major difference-the
boundaries between Japanese and Russian controlled
territory-suggests that both countries have found
new cause for peaceful relations. In the case OF
Russia the military weakness revealed by her Fin
nish campaign is doubtless of primary Importance
AS for Japan, that country has two excellent
reasons for seeking better relations with Russia
first, her involvement in China, which has weak
ened her ability to resist Russian pressure, and
second the expiration of her trade treaty with the
United States. The japanese position has become
increasingly isolated with the democracies alienateo
by her treatment of their interests in China, anc
Germany shut off by blockade and allied with hel
antagonist to the north Hence Japan's interest il
meeting Russia halfway and concluding the presen
agreement
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-27
ALASKA AND JAPAN

To the accompaniment of much jabbering from
Tokyo. the 1911 japanese American treaty of COM
merce and amity expired last night Today were
not the good commercial friends of the little yellow
men we were yesterday. We have renowned in
the dgnified and legal manner which the treaty
provided, the perfect, permanent and universal
peace and sincere and cordial amty" which Adj
mral Perry and the Shoguns negotiated almost a
hundred years ago
We can get along very well without Japan and
things japanese But Japan needs desperately the
money we have been spending to buy her silk and
toys Japan also needs cotton scrap iron and
other raw materials to carry on her military cam
paigns.
The reaction Of Japan to Americas announce
ment that the treaty would be allowed to lapse has
been amusing to observe At first, Tokyo in
credulous Then it was announced coyly a con-
cesson to United States interests that the Lower
Yangtze would be reopened to foreign trade This
failing to bring about the desired reaction in this
country Japan pretended she didn't care anyway
But cabinet fell because it couldn't impress Wash
ington with the wisdom of renewing the agreement
Then excited last-minute efforts to make almost
any concessions TO win Americas good graces. And
finally buster and threats of from the Japa-
nese sword -rattlers as the blow finally fell
The treatys expiration, leaving the u s. free
to impose an embargo Japan or to take what
ever other economic it desires leaves this
country in advantageous position for discussion
OF the affairs of the Orient
One point we should insist upon in dealings
with Tokyo is permanent settlement of the Alaskan
off-shore fishing problem Now that hold the
upper hand we should see to it that japanese
poachers are made to stay out of waters where Al
aska salmon run. This IS Americas opportunity
and Alaska's.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-27
DAILY LESSONS
IN ENGLISH
Il
By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not
say Il calculate it is true or,
I'VE calculate to go next week. :"
Say, IT think it is true" and, we
plan to go next week" Primary
meaning of calculate is to deter
mine by mathematical processes.
Often Mispronounced: Acclimate.
Pronounce a-kli-mit, first a as in
at unstressed, first as in climate,
and accent second syllable.
Often Misspelled: Excel; one !.
Excellence and excellent; two rs.
synonyms: Give, present, confer,
beStoW.
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 Precedent (noun); estab-
lished mode of procedure. pro
nounce first syllable press; accent
first syllable). And what we to-
day hold up by example, will rank
hereafter as precedent. "-Taci-
tus.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-27

burned while Channel residents were still
stunned by the shock of the disasters and really
started the ball rolling in each to furnish AID
to the homeless.
Mr. Shies, the PAT and Alaska Packers COL
laborated in the establishment of student loan
fund at the University of Alaska which has en-
abled many boys and girls to obtain an education
they would not have otherwise.
The most priced trophies of the Juneau Ski
Tournament, Nome Dog Derby Fairbanks Ice Car
aival and Anchorage Fur Rendezvous are cups do
mated by Mi Shiels for winners of the jumping con-
tests In addition to the large silver cups that are
revolving in their ownership, Mr. Shels has fur
nished replicas for the permanent ownership of
the winners in each tournament contest.
We can't hope to list all the benefactions
originating from this source because they are too
many Archie Shies the Alaska Packers Associa-
ton and Pacific American Fisheries, Inc. always
there with help when needed. They are good
friends Of Juneau and Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-27
Seven-League Boots
Cincinnati Enquirer

One of the iiEct reports TO come in about the
destruction of the Russian 163rd Division contained
an unverified that some Firms had swept by
to disrupt the Murmansk- Leningrad Railroad. One
of the conservative commentators on the radio
warned that this was to be taken with a grain OF
salt inasmuch as a glance at the map would show
the line was more than so miles away from the
point to which the Russians had penetrated.
OF course this more unbelievable than
the reports which used to come in when Colonel T.
E. Lawrence and his small band on racing camels
blew up Turkish troop trains the Meccan line
It was of kind to recall to the Bluegrass regions
of Kentucky the Morgan raids on thoroughbreds.
The sagas of the North not to end with that
Finnish epic, the Kalevala. Anyone who doubts 1T
or the official communiques of Finland might be
treasured by reading in last years book by Hall-
day Sutherland "Lapland Journey:
THE skiers harnessed themselves with their
rucksacks l helped the tall man. and commented
on the weight of his rucksack which included an
ice
1T weighs 18 kilos'
And you ski for SO miles a day with that on
your back?
The steel harness distributes the weight You
see I am Captain in the Finnish army, and so you
have got to be what you call in England sports
man"
And of course there is Nurmi.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-27
LOOK and LEARN
BY A. G. Gordon

l. What state is most equi-
distant from the Atlantic and Pa
cific Oceans, and from the north
ern and southern boundaries of the
U. s.?
2. How many agate lines are
there in one inch of printed mat
ter?
3. What President more than
doubled the area of the United
States?
A. What is the meaning of Hal
lelujah"?
5. Where do the most fatal ac-
cidents occur, in the U. S.?
ANSWERS
l. Kansas
IA Fourteen.
z 81 Thomas jefferson, by the
purchase of the Louisiana Terri
tory.
4. Praise the Lord"
5. In the home
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-27
Horoscope
The stars incline
but do rot compel
SUNDAY. JANUARY %

Good and evil signs are seen il
the horoscope for today. The clergy
will benefit through wide interest
in church observances. There is g
sign promising to philanthropist'
who seek methods of providing
self-help for the INDECENT. Business
heads will give practical aid a:
will state governments. New ex-
periments in cooperation and pro-
duction for use will be tried
Heart and Home: This is moi
an suspicious configuration for love
affairs. The steady Sunday callers
may be skittisb where there is ex-
pectation of definite engagements
to marry. The head of the family
should enjoy a day of calm The
evening is fortunate for writers.
Business Affairs: AS the Moon
enters Libra on this date there
should be an access of hope and
enthusiasm regarding trade and
commerce. Though some imports
will dwindle, new outlets for Am
erican products will opena There
should be a continuance 81 pros
porous conditions in the United
States.
National Issues: Nepotism among
officeholders of various state rgov-
ernments will be widely discussed
Exchange of favors are indicated
by the stars as prevalent in Wash
ington, D. c., where many en-
ployees owe appointments to some
sort of kinship.
International Affairs: Canada
will purchase needed manufactured
goods from the United States
Friendship for a neighbor may
cause neutrality perplexities. For
mer residents of Canadian cities
will show their loyalty to the banks
of Toronto, Montreal, and other
cities across the boundary line.
Persons whose birthdate it. is
have the augury of a year OF
varied experiences. Business po-
sitions may be jeopardized through
the jealousy and illwill of asso-
ciateS. 5slli
Children born on this day may
be original to the point OF eceen-
tricity. but endowed with unusual
talents. They are certain to sue
coed if carefully watched and
trained.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-27
Nj O D E R N
ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Lee

@. Is a friend who does not
possess the least trace of envy
worth cultivating?
A. Yes, because this friend in
all probability has many other
virtues. According to La Roche
foucauld, THE most certain sign
of being born with great qualities
is to be born without envy"
@. Should a pretty girl in an
office expect special favors on ac-
count of her sex?
A. Never. Her position depends
upon her efficiency, and she is
not there to be courted or petted.
@. What would be a good toast
to give at a wedding anniversary?
A. May your coming anniver-
saries be outnumbered only by
your coming pleasures.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-27
MONDAY, JANUARY 20

MONDAY, JANUARY ~
Benefic aspects are active today.
1t is a most fortunate planetary
government for women. Beginnings
of all sorts should be lucky under
this sway which encourages COOP
Grafton and stimulates industry.
Heart and Home: Women today
may be actuated by desire. to
render service to the underp13Yh-
eyed. 1t is fortunate for those who
ask money for philanthropic enter
prises. Girls may discover this an
auspicious date for romance. 1t is
favorable for those who seek: lu-
crative or professional employ
ment. There is again fair promise
for success in United States naval
operations.
Business Affairs: Constructive
work is under the most Stimulat-
ing planetary direction. Engineers,
designers and chemists should
benefit. Architects and builders
will profit all through the winter
Demand for homes will be on the
increase as marriages multiply 49,
National Issues: Race problems
will be prominent as the national
campaign draws near. Convention
dates. so much discussed, will per-
NIT slightly shorter period for
campaigning. The stars encourage
adherence to traditions and they
may strongly interfere with thiro
term hopes of enthusiastic follow
ers of President Roosevelt.
International Affairs: There is g
sign presaging the entrance of ia
pan into the web of European in
trigue and secret Vaccinations. A
pact of sinister potentially is pos
sible with Stain. War news viii
continue to puzzle the world out.
side the battle lines as the game
| of waiting and watching change:
now and then into sporadic moves
on the Western Front.
Persons whose birthdate it il
have the augury of a year of dis
| turbed emotions and uncertain
plans. Business and financial mat
tiers should be satisfactory. Prof
through novel ventures is forecast
Children born on this day prob
ably will be strong-willed and. in
tense in nature Many of thes
Aouarians have extraordinary quail
tiles which assure distinguished
careers.
Copyright, 1940)
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-27

page of the old New York Herald
dated November 4, 1908. 1t carries
a five column head saying:
Taft sweeps the nation. Bryan
and Taft neck and neck in this
CITY,"
Son Robert would like to see
those first four words in headlines
next November. Also he woulo
like to receive the message print
ed at the bottom of the page. II
said: My heartiest congratula-
tons upon your splendid victory.
1t was signed by Charles Evans
Hughes.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-27
THANKS ONCE AGAIN

1t is no surprise to note the list of contrbu
tors to the Juneau Finnish relief fund the names
of Archie w Shiels the Alaska Packers Association
and Pacific American Fisheries Inc, with the amount
of $50 opposite each name. Mr. Shels and his COM
panies are always the first to respond when call
for help Of any kind gees out from Juneau.
Their generous contributions at the time of
the 1886 Juneau slide and again when Douglas
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-27
Pino(h|e Party
For Viking Club

A pinochle party will highlight
tonight gathering of the Viking Club
members and their friends. The
affair is scheduled to start at o.
clock and will be held in the 10.
OF. Hall.
Refreshments will be served un-
der the supervision of Mrs. Gertie
Olson, Mrs. Peter Oswald and Mrs
Fred Newman.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-27
T YcSR NEWS |. Q. w Hx'; J:
BY The AP Feature Service

I. The man at the right was
named to the Supreme Court
to succeed the late Justice But
Ter. True or false?
2. What was the biggest sin
gle expense item recommended
by President Roosevelt in his
budget for the next fiscal year?
3. The United States has just
established diplomatic rela-
tions with what nation?
4. Which of these paid 500
for his dinner January 5: ~
Tommy Manville, (2) Jim Far
ley, ~ Tom Girdler?
S. What European leader OBJ
served that, mo nation in the
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-27
Hatty
Birthday

The Empire extends eongrdfui'
ions and best tcishes t>,day, the
birthday dnniOers-- 10 thu 70
'otcing:
JANUARY 81
Don Wilcox
M. Ernest Powers
Mrs. Emile Smell
K. N. Neil
George Lepevich
Mrs. Robert Stoft
Jean Campbell
Eric A. OSlund
Joyce S. Tolbeck
Bruce Norman
JANUARY %
Thomas Cashen
Louis Schenk
Mrs. Anna Webster
Mrs. Ole Hanson
Gordon Graham
Mrs. Karl Alstead
Mrs. Anita Meier
Verna E. Smith
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-27
THOUGHT FROM THE PRESS

We would suggest that all presi-
dental aspirants get southern gals
for front office greeters. These
mid-western types, such as the
one in Taft's office, doubtless get
all the letters filed away without
losing any, but it takes a South
Carolina or Kentucky chatterbox
to make you happy about waiting
an hour for an appointment.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-27

One of the difficulties of wartime censorship is
that we can't see what effect the diet is hav-
ing upon Nazi General Herman Goerings bay
window.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-27
On YEARS AGO
~ Prom THE EMPfRE
JANUARY 81. 1920

Colder than zero weather was
experienced, but the temperature
registered a minimum of IL above.
The apparent contradiction was
due to the Taku which howled dur
ing the night.
A company of Juneau and Sitka
men formed to develop the Bar
anoff Mine property which was
mined some 80 years previous by
the Russians. Incorporators of the
company were H. A Bauer, w. P.
Mills. B. M. Behrends, H. L.
Faulkner and Waldo c. Mills.
George Saxton, chef of the AL
askan Cafe on the night shift, sur
prised his friends who were pre-
pairing to spring surprise party
on him, by beating them to it.
Mrs. Charles Otteson came in
from Funter Bay on the Estebeth
Mr.. Otteson was in charge of the
property at Thinket Packing Com
pany during the winter and he and
his wife had been living there.
Glen Darlington, Alaska travel
ing man, who recently returned
from service in the Tank Corps of
the United States Army, came back
from a trip to Sitka.
A. F.. Knight of the Juneau
Marble Works, returned from his
trip to Seattle and San Francisco
and was again at his place OF
business near the Pacific Coast
dock.
Mrs. Jacob Moder, who arrived
on the EStebeth from Sitka, was
to leave on the Alameda for Sc
attic
Weather: highest II, lowest II,
clear
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-27
WISHFUL THINKING

WISHFUL THINKING
His office is about the average
Senate office. He reserves one room
for himself and fills the other
three with clerks. desks, filing
cabinets and chairs for callers. In
sharp contrast to President Roose-
welt, he has no gadgets on his
desk 49,
He has no pictures of himself on
display but has one of his father,
thanked by flag on the fireplace
mantel.
Framed on the wall is a front
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-27
SENATOR TAFT
IS CANDIDATE
FOR PRESIDENT

Continued from Page One,
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-27

American workman from low cost
alien labor"
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Today's News Today-Empire.
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(Answer on Page SKI
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-22

60 m Two cords upland block sno
20 w slab Dry block ana slab
ISIS. JOHNSON FUEL. GA 77se.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-22

CALL GA sofa FOR BULL or boar
service. also Billy goats for service.
Prompt delivery. SCHWERzI.ER
64th and waller road
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-22

WANTED 20 buy poultry ana live
s5o8. Rt 8 Boz IO4-A. TacoTna
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-22

LARGE Shetland pony. sound and
perfectly safe for any aGe child.
Reasonable. 10 good home. PuyAl-
lup 4o2. Between 10 evenings.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-22
Business Opportunities

SMALL new auto court; 6 modern
cabins. nm. for IL more; 200-ft.
front by 500 #. deep. Near FIT.
Lewis on main highway. Price
$4,000; half cash, bal. pymts.
LARGE CAFE, netting better
than $500 mo. Books open for in-
spection; good fixtures; fine To-
cation; beer and wine license.
Part cash, balance terms. Price
$4,000.
APARTMENT-HOTEL, best down
town location; 3s rooms; $500
mo. gross. No vacancy; 3-year
lease. Price, $3.50.
SMALL grocery, living quarters,
doing SIS day. Rent $3.50. Full
price, 1850; part cash, balance
payments.
AUTO laundry. steam cleaning.
good business, good contracts;
nets 5000 mo. Price 500.
SMALL lunchroom, a real buy;
low rent, good equipment, very
choice location; steady trade.
Just the place for man and wife.
Price 5000.
CONFECTIONERY and package
beer license; no competition;
centrally located. Price $3.50,
half cash.
Sound Realty Co.. Inc.
BAL Tacoma Ave. MA s1O5
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-22

Poultry and Supplies

TWELVE Black Mlnorca pulicts. four
months old, Tor sale. Call Proctor
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-22

HERE'S chance to get car or truck
at a price that will startle you in
its saving. Everyone a great buy
Terms
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UpInd Edqinqs $3.50

Heavy Planer Ends. Prompt delivery
SUNSET PULLMAN 1891
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HEMc PuLLErs AND FRYERs
wanted Hiehest priees
RoDAAf's. 4001 No 10th Pr 26e4.
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ToGoENBERG goat. az quarts
milk: eight geese. ~ each. 1919
East Sand
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Farmers Column

THE NEW FORD Tractor
will save you time and
labor. For demonstration
call Main 4ll7. Buck &
Bowers. IA Puyallup ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-22

BROOD SOWS-Sell or trade for
cows or horses ChAx. White, Rte
]. Box 5oo. East side OF Lake
Louise.
Evening star., 1940-04-14

Baena. ons Of the oldest noble
families in Spain. has occupied sew
eral diplomatic posts in Europe and
America and long has directed the
Board Of Cultural Relations Of the
Spanish Foreign Ministry.
Louis Martinez de Irujo y Caro-,
formerly in the Washington en-
bassy, was designated minister to
Montevideo.
Evening star., 1940-04-14

quotas from 1000 to 500, was passed
on second reading yesterday by the
national assembly. The vote was
20 to 10.
The action virtually assured final
approval since the third reading was
regarded merely . >formality. The
500 limitation would reduce drasti-
cally the number Of Japanese and
Chinese now entering the Philip
pines.
Evening star., 1940-04-14
STAR, WASHINGTON D. G. APRIL Il 1sp-rARr TWO

ments for obtaining base maps for
local planning data.
They also discussed the matter
Of participating with the planning
board in q local planning survey,
which will be carried out with the
assistance of the w. p. A. and In
clude q number Of counties and
municipalities
\ The Fairfax group included E.
r. Whit, chairman Of the County
Evening star., 1940-04-14
Washington and Lee Plans
100000 Expansion
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
LEXINGTON, Va, April 49,.
Washington and Lee University an
nounced yesterday q library and
dormitory building and expansion
program which will involve the ex-
penditure Of approximately $400,-
600.
DR.. Francis p. Gaines, w. and l..
president, said the program was ap-
proved by the university trustees
and that preliminary work would
begin Immediately. The entire pro-
gram, he said, would be completed
by the opening of the fall term.
The university's Carnegie Library,
completed in 1908, will be renovated
and enlarged.
Under the dormitory program, the
interiors Of the two dormitories-
Lees and Graham-wil be recon-
structed and the room plans rear
ranged.
A new dormitory unit, connect
ing the two present buildings, also
VIII Be erected.
Evening star., 1940-04-14

Planning Commission; James Todd
Baldwin, secretary: w. s. Bian-
chard and Edward w. Tibbott.
Philippines Act to Cut
Oriental immigration
BY the Associated Press.
MANILA, April ia new Inn
migration bill, slashing annual
Evening star., 1940-04-14
Turkey Will Complete
lroq and Iron Roilwoys
~ tho Associa tied Press

By tho Associated Press.
ANKARA, Turkey, April 13.-A
sum Of $4,000, 900 (currently about
$35, ,000, ,000) was appropriated today
for completion Of two strategic rail-
way lines to the frontiers Of 1raa
and Iran PERSIA.
Evening star., 1940-04-14
Arunu Named Counselor
Of Spanish Embassy
sy the Asscciated Press.

b tho ASscciated Press.
MADRID, April 13.-Jose Ruiz de
ArAna y Bauer, viscount Of Mamblas,
today was named counselor Of the
Spanish Embassy in Washington.
Arana, eldest son Of the Duke Of
Evening star., 1940-04-14
Foirfox Planners Seek
Base Maps and Survey
81 the Associated Press.

by tne AsSOcIUteu FTSsB. n =
RICHMOND, Va, April 13.-Mem-
bers OF the Fairfax County Planning
Commission conferred with Hugh r.
Pomeroy, director Of the State Plan
ming Board, yesterday or arrange
Evening star., 1940-04-14

"A dewy scent, as refreshing
ly lovely as the sight and
fragrance Of an apple tree In
full bloom! Nine cakes, beau-
tifully packaged for your per-
sonal use, gifts or prizes.
Evening star., 1940-04-14

Perfect with your tweeds or
with your formals. apple
Blossom" cologne Is the es-
sence Of spring. youthful. gay
and exhilarating. Men like
its full, fresh sweetness.
Evening star., 1940-04-14

Relax in q warm bath
into which you have poured
lust one spoonful OF this
wonderfully scented oil. It's
woodsy fragrance will de.
light and refresh you. S-oz.,
t1.50j 32-oz., $500.