The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, May 30, 1936, Page 4

R T R RSN RN RRAn sep— THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, SATURDAY, MAY 30, O e e 1936. Daily Alaska Empire ishe every evening except Sunday by the EMPIRE NTING & Main Streets, Juneau, PRINTING COMPANY at Second and Alaska Entered in the Post Office in Juneau as Second Class matter SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered in carrier in Juneau and Douglas for $1.25 per month. By mail, postage paid, at the following rates: One year. in advance, $12.00; six months, in advance, $6.00; one month, in a 51.25 Bubscribers will confer a favor if they will promptly notify the Business Office of any failure or irregularity in the delivery of their papers Telephones: News Office, 602 Business Office, 374, MBER OF ASSOCIATED PRE! led to the use for ed to It or not other- published of all news dispatches cred: wise cre in this paper and also the local new herei ALASKA CIRCULATION GUARANTEED TO BE LARGER THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION. BUS SS BOOM CONTINUES Business continues on the boom and last week reports of various industries reveal it reached the peak thus far for 1936. { From Seattle came report that the canned sal- mon industry, Alaska's major trade leader, in its strongest marketing position in several years to handle the new pack. Only approximately a million and half cases of unsold stocks are on hand now in the warehouses, three quarters of a million cases less than this time last year. Rapid turnover in canned | salmon resulted during the first five months of this ! year. Dispatches from Washington show that car load- ings for the week ending May 16 totaled 681447 cars or 12,512 above the preceding week and 98497 over the corresponding week in 1935. Business Week says car loadings are heading steadily for higher levels s\.\l o both more industrial and farm products move market. Home building is reported to be 55 per cent ahead | of the same time last year. Big gains are noted in all the heavy industries and the new trade treaties are reported as given an impetus to business generally. It is an encouraging report, and indicates clearly that business recovery is due to reach the zenith in 1936. The old bugaboo that because it is an election year business is sure to be bad apparently is going to be tossed out the window. Or, perhaps, it is ju: the general accepted conclusion of Mr. Roosevelt's re-election, allaying fears of a turnover in governmen- tal policies. G.0.P. EFFORT TO GET FARM VOTE In a desperate effort 16 save some semblance of its erstwhile political influence in the farm belt, the Old Guard Republican machine is utilizing its divers propaganda agencies to picture the menace of a veritable flood of farm imports produced by Chinese coolies or Russian convicts or South Ameri- can peons. . An avalanche of pamphlets, a horde of speakers, an outpouring on the air that starts with the dawn and is not concluded with the twilight, harrass the agrarians with warnings that the effect of the Roosevelt agricultural program has been what Messrs. Vandenberg and Landon and Knox have | characterized as “a surrender of the American market for farm products” to a multiplicity of foreign coun- tries that specialize in peasant labor. Of course this effort to discredit the AAA and| its successor takes no account of the fact that far-| mers are receiving from 100 to 600 per cent better prices for farm commodities than under Ex-President Hoover and have resumed their rightful position as consumers in a much more contented world. So the real objective of the program and its achievement are ignored, but no less ignored than are the undis- | puted facts as to the imports of foreign agricultural products. For example, first the dimensions of the “flood.” The total for 1935 was 1,106 million dollars, more than during any years since 1930 BUT it was less than in any other year from 1920 to and including 1930. | During most of those 11 years the value of farm imports was more than two billion dollars annually. But the figure for last year includes rubber, tea, coffee and other products that were non-competitive. Eliminating those, the total was 623 million dollars, of which sugar accounted for 134 million. Naturally the total of 623 million dollars was higher than for the year 1932, when it was 296 million and like everything else that year, the lowest in generations. i We then come to the items of Argentine corn, Canadian cream and the allegedly “huge shipments of oats, pork, beef, etc., from foreign shores.” They are absolutely meaningless in any unbiased consid- eration of the subject, because we had a drought in 1934 such as we never had before in the recorded history of North America. That drought left us with a feed shortage alone of 50 million tons. The corn crop was reduced in this country a billion bushels, Our total food supply was half of normal We quite naturally and properly bought abroad what the statistics show to have been modest amounts of feed grains and livestock products. Between July. 1934, and December, 1835, our purchases amounted to only three and a half million #ns of the 50-million- ton deficiency. And, discouraging as it doubtless would be to these fault-finders if they were actuated by other than partisan motives, it must be added that the imports of all foreign farm products have greatly receded in recent months. Compared with 6,000,000 bushels of oats that came in over our taritf wall dur- ing the first three months of last year, the total im. portation of oats during the first three months of this year was 11,000 bushels. Imports of that Argentine corn, about which Col. Frank Knox has had much to say in his campaign, were 66 per cent less in March, 1936, than in March, 1933. Only wheat imports have not declined proportionally, due to the sprfag wheat |is short and simple: the precise period during which Messrs. Hoover and Mills assure us the corner had been turned and the depression beat down in the dust. For 1932 was a banner year in that—and in every other—respect. We not only kept out imports; we kept in exports. But neither of these is what farmers are really after. KEYNOTER STEIWER’S RECORD When the Old Guard management of the Repub- lican party announced its selection of Senator Fred- erick Steiwer of Oregon as keynoter at the Cleve- lend convention the general impression of the staff correspondents seemed to be that the choice was ideal. He was accurately described as “ a little of this and a little of that,” a Westerner sponsored by Messrs. Hilles, Roraback and Dave Reed. He had voted for NRA, for AAA and all amendments, for TVA, the Wagner Labor Act. the Securities and Ex- change laws, but fought valiantly against the work rclief bill, the 1935 tax bill to include bloated in- ccmes, the famed utility “death sentence” and hold- ing company bill. Some commentators averred that the selection evidenced a rather precarious predica- ment, considering that the theoretical task of a keynoter is to personify as well as portray the prin- ciples of the party. However, the concensus of G.O.P. editorial opin- ion was most favorable. None had more vehemently demanded suspension of federal expenditures, even for relief, and a completely balanced budget without another instant’s delay. But the impression sought to be conveyed was that he was a “centrist,” he had confined his efforts to the floor of the Senate, they said, and there was nothing to indicate that his per- formance at Cleveland would be partisan. The truth is that Senator Steiwer had at least two trial heats at keynoting prior to his unanimous choice on April 21st. On March 24th he was the keynoter at the North Carolina Republican state convention. At Raleigh he said the issue this year “Save America from the New Deal; liquidate it.” In the Republican state con- vention at Bangor, Maine, on April 2nd he keynoted thus: “The paramount political issue at this time may be stated in one question, Is the retention of the New Deal as distinguished from governmental administration by either the Republican or the Demo- cratic party a good thing for America?"” A thousand times no, he thundered. The Roose- velt administration, he said, “permits the American farmer to degenerate into a mere peasant; is destroy- ing the people’s administration of their own affairs.” Ours is a “government by politicians seeking personal gain, with scant regard for the public interest” and the trade agreements that are now gradually restor- ing our foreign trade, he asserted, “make an out- right gift of American markets to foreign com- petitors.” In an address to the Queens county Republican committee in Jamaica, Long Island, May 2nd, Sena- tor Steiwer gave another foretaste of his Cleveland keynote as follows: “We propose to liquidate the Works Progress Ad- ministration and to turn over responsibility for re- lief to the States and local agencies. Let's go back to the old America, to the spirit that built up this country from the Original Thirteen colonies.” If these “declarations of principle” mean any- thing, especially the determination to “liquidate,” the ! keynoter would wreck every policy adopted by Presi- dent Roosevelt for relief, recovery and reform. Since he made no exceptions in either of these three trial discourses, he would repeal the bank deposit insur- ance law, social security, stock exchange regulation the HOLC, the CCC camps, all public works and relief and all else. And notwithstanding the fact that the people approved them by a vastly larger majority in 1934 than they voted for their proponent in 1932. Right Hand, Left Hand (Philadelphia Record) We present our own special Table of Contents for the current issue of the Saturday Evening Post, dated May 16: Page 5: George N. Peek, former AAA adminis- trator, begins a series of violent articles attacking the New Deal’s farm relief policy for “regimenting the farmer,” for reducing the farmer to the status of a “hired hand,” for “putting industrial products out of buying reach of the farmer.” . Page 26: An anti-New Deal editorial warning that: “Broadly but accurately speaking, no one will suffer more from continued reckless expenditure than the thrifty, small farmer o Pages 114-115: An advertisement for the Coun- try Gentleman, owned by the Curtis Publishing Com- pany, which also owns the Saturday Evening Post, calling on advertisers to put their sales messages before the American farmer because— “Whereas, in 1932, it took 716 bushels of wheat to pay for one electric refrigerator, it now takes but 230. Rural people are making more and spending more. Ruralaria is able to buy—and is buying.” Selah. Glorious and Glamorous (Atlanta Journal) A glorious cause is that of the so-called “Liberty League” and its allied puppets! Tender hearted munition manufacturers, so solicitous of the Consti- tution’s integrity and the American citizen’s freedom that they are spending half a million dollars a year is only one of their set-ups to break down democratic government and defeat the foremost liberal states- man of our time! For makers of cannonmeat, their aim is ridiculously low. The more lavishly they spend, the higher Roosevelt rises in the country’s genuine esteem. Their chief distinction is in pointing the proverb: “A feol and his money, Senator Dickinson’s discovery that Americans are getting away with Fido's dinner is disconcerting, but not as alarming as if they had started to make in- roads on the goldfish food and the canary seed. — Philadelphia Bullein. Mr. Farley will not allow Mrs. Harriman to run a lottery for the benefit of the hospitals through the mails. Europe, it seems, has the privilege in this country.—New York Sun. X The Townsend Plan official who spent money in night spots has come in for considerable eriti- m, but maybe his idea was to show the old boys the quickest way to get rid of that $200. — Boston Herald. . As they gather in the kidnapers, it may be said that the G-men are putting the k-men out of busis ness.—Boston Transcript. \a shortage resulting from the serious rust epidemic of last year. The answer to this particular campaign of hate is that all possibility of importations of foreign farm products could be absolutely stopped if we return to Haile Selassie’s protest is apt to get him abput as far as the kick when the umpire says “Strike three."—Dayton, Ohio, News. For spreading civilization, Mussolini prefers mustard gas to missionaries.—Toledo Blade, [+ o Horoscope “The stars incline but do not compel” SUNDAY, MAY 31, 1936. According to astrology this is a favorable day in planetary direc-" tion. The sway is read as stimu- lating and inspiring, encouraging to physical and mental exertion. ‘Whatever is wholesome in idea and constructive in application is well directed under this configuration. It should be especially inspiring to young persons and schools and col- leges should benefit. Under this rule of the stars men' and women are likely to face facts courageously and to accept condi- tions philosophically. The clergy should be especially helpful to this Sunday when history teaches many lessons. There is a sign that is fortunate for those who make plans. The vis- ion regarding future activities should be clear enough fo cause elimination of foolish hopes. The stars presage a period in which important readjustments will be accomplished . While the sum- mer will be marked by much ex- travagance among the wealthy the general trend will be toward sane thrift. is to be awakened in many places where apathy has disturbed evan- selists. sensational pages in world history. In Europe there will be the tread of marching men, and women will wsume heavy responsibilities. Booms in the stock markets of | London and New York are foretold and there will be a reckless use of money among persons of all class-| es. Persons whose birthday it is have the augury of a year of pros- perity in which money comes unex- pectedly. Writers will be fortu- nate. Children born on this day prob- ably will be talented in various ways. Subjects of this sign may 1ave artistic inclinations and at the same time achieve success in prac- sical vocations. ! Walter P. Brown, ono time Post- master General was born on this| day 1869. Others who have cele- orated it as a birthday include Walt | Whitman, poet, 1819; Horatio Sey- | mour, statesman,*1810; Frances Alda,, operatic soprano, 1883, MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1936, | According to astrology this is g vexatious day in which the starsi frown upon the earth. It is haz- ardous for dealings with banks, especially if one seeks to borrow. | there may be a strong sense of fi-| nancial limitation and fear of the future. The wise will not harbor | discouragement or disappoimment.l The stars presage quarrels great |} and small. Nervous tension and| slight irritations may lead to ser-| ous discussions in families as well as in business associations. Mental poise should be sought persistently. | This month is subject to a rule of the stars that is likely to create stubborn and determined conflicts among political leaders and bodes ill for harmony in the major par- ties. Uranus is in sinister mood that portends trouble due to erratic | thinking among the people and | poor leadership affecting many or- | ganizations. Labor unions may be | disrupted or at least disturbed. This is not a favorable day for signing legal papers. New part- nerships should be delayed for there | is a sign menacing to junior mem- | bers of firms. It is not a lucky day for seeking Ludwig Nelson WATCHMAKER and JEWELER Juneau, Alaska TYPEWRITERS RENTED | $5.00 per month ’ “Our doorstep is worn by satisfied customers” | J J. B. Burford & Co. ) - The B. M. Under this planetary government ! oDe Word each day. Today's word: !game of tennis patented and 1 Bank Juneau, Resources Over, Tt s Half Million-Dollars employment and the stars bode m! for the future of those who have been compelled to accept relief. Idle men and women are under a sway that does not promise speedy aid in job finding. Speculation this month may be widespread. ' The gambling spirit will affect many persons. Betting on foreign hazards will gain many contributors at this time. Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of perplexi- ties and exactions that will test character. It is well to pay unusual attention to business and financial affairs . Children born on this day prob- ably will be exceedingly eclever in argument, quick-witted and success- ful in leadership. Hugo Munsterberg, psychologist, was born on this day. Others who have celebrated it is a birthday include Brigham Young, second president of the Mormon Church, 1801; Charles B. Davenport, biolo- gist, 1866; Eben Tourjee, musician, 1534 (Copyright, 1936) D MODERN ETIQUETTE i By Roberta Iee Q. Should a young man, engaged Churches today should benefit to be married, resent it if the girl's|caped death by assassination. As through special services that at- father asks him questions pertain- [ the automobile in which he was | tract the young. Religious interest ing to his financial affairs, busi-|riding was going down a street in ness position, and health? A. No; the father has a perfect right to be concerned about every- The month of June will bring thing that might affect the happi-|former President. The knife on]y[ ness of his daughter. Q. How should one, when at the table, remove a seed, a bone, or some foreign substance from the mouth? A. Drop it into the cupped hand and then place it on the plate. Q. In what way should the invi- tation to one's home be given? A. It may be given verbally, by phone, card, or note. .- DAILY LESSCNS IN ENGLISH | By W. L. Gordon ‘Words Often Misused: Do not say, “I shall keep you posted.” Say, “I shall keep you informed.” i Often Mispronounced: Arid. Pro- nounce ar-id, a as in at (not as in care), i as in did, accent first syl- lable. Often Misspelled: Precede; Proceed; eed. Synonyms: Divine, holy, heavenly, sacred, celestial, Godlike. ‘Word Study: “Use a word three times and it is yours.” Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering ede. Derelict (noun); a person aban- doned, or without the pale of re- spectabie society. “There is not a derelict of the streets, in whose heart there is not some good.” —— - — AR LOOK and LEARN By A. C. Gordon H 1. How many words are there in the English language, in round fi-| gures? 2. By whom was the modern | in| what year? 3. What is the origin of the word “clock.” 4. Is a naturalized citizen eligi- ble to the presidency of the U. S.? 5. How long, wide, and deep is the Grand Canyon? ANSWERS . 1. 700,000. 2 By Major Wingfield, England, n 1874. 3. From clocca (Latin) meaning a bell. 4. No. 5. 217% miles long, from 1 to 15 miles wide at the top, from 4,- 000 to 6,000 feet deep. ———.————— DUNHAM LEAVING Alex Dunham, High School Prin- cipal, is leaving on the steamer Yukon next Tuesday enroute West- ward. He will be employed at Mt. McKinley National Park during the entire summer. AL SR R SHOP IN JUNEAT? Behrends and One " 20 YEARS AGO |z PROFESSIONAL e From The Empire | | MAY 30, 1916. | | Ray, Juneau quietly observed Memor- ial Day with practically all busi-| ness houses being closed. J TR | Helene W. L. Albrecht | PHYSIOTHERAPY Massage, Electricity, T-{ra Red Medical Gymnastics | 307 GOLDSTEIN BLDG. Phone Office, 216 The | g2 £ stores that opened early in the day closed before noon. Citizens en- gaged in diversified form of amuse- o ment, many taking auto or launch DENTISTS trips and several parties were held | | Blomgren Building l in the evening. Memorial services | | PHONE 56 | were held in the Elks Hall. Fol-| [ RN SR ER = 3% B | | DRS.KASER & FREEBURCER lowing the indoor ceremony, school | Hod e g5 children and others marched to the | — - Pacific Coast Dock where flowers &~ ————————————4& were strewn on the waters as re-| Dr. C. P. Jenne | spect to those who lost their lives| | DENTIST ! at sea. From the dock the march Rooms 8 and 9 Valetine " was resumed to Evergreen Cemetery Building | where fourteen graves of veterans were decorated as well as other| s, TELEPHONE 176 A i graves. Several extremely strong German attacks at Lemort Homme, preceded by an intense artillery bombard- ment were repulsed according to ad- vices from Paris. It was reported that the Hungarian troops had | ¢ captured the fortified position west of Arserio, Italy. &3 Theodore Roosevelt narrowly es-| | Kansas City, a knife with a four-| i [ B § Dr. Richard Williams DENTIST OFFICE AND RZSIDENCE Guastineau Building Phone 431 i "Dr. A W. Stewart | DENTIST Hours 9 am. to 6 pm. ! SEWARD BUILDING { Office Phone 469 2 inch blade, sharpened like a razor,| was suddenly hurled towards the| — TELEPHONE 563 missed the Colonel by a few inch-i | Office Hours—9-12; 1-6 es. The instrument ;truck the door | Dl‘. w‘ A- RYJKN)II’I of the tonneau behind which Mr.| | DENTIST Roosevelt sat, then fell to tpe run- Over First National Bank | ning board of the automobile | X-RAY i | % - Mrs. C. E. Cartwright and Mrs.| = - s A Z. M. Bradford, who had been vis-| o _ e iting in Tacoma, were expected to return to Juneau on the Prince| | George. | | Miss Crystal Snow, teacher of the | | Third Grade of the Juneau schools, | left on the City of Seattle for the| e. DR. RAE LILLIAN CARLSON | Optometrist Eyes Examined, Glasses Fitted. Office in Ludwig Nelson's Jewelry Store south where she planned to visit| 3 for the summer. A. Van Mavern, of the West Coast | | Grocery Company, returned from a business trip to Ketchikan and other points in the south end of | ey Robert Simpson, Opt. D. | Graduate Los Angeles Col- lege of Optometry and Opthalmology | Glasses Fitted Lenses Ground I the division, on the Jefferson. The auto stage to the Perseverance again in operation. The roads were | in good condition and the snow | entirely gone with the exception of | | a few inches across the flats. The| | Perseverance stage was the means| | of bringing many of the men to| —_— DR. H. VANCE | mine, operated by E. D. Smith was | | OSTEOPATH Consultation and examination | Free. Hours 10 to 12; 7 to 9:30 and by appointment. | Office Grand Apts., near Gas- tineau Hotel. Phone 177 | —— &7 ___::‘ 1 to 5; town, who otherwise would have to| go through the tunnel or walk | With few exceptions the businessi activity was suspended in Douglas | for Memorial Day. Treadwell and! Douglas high school boys were scheduled to play baseball on the} Treadwell field late this afternoon.| The Treadwell band favored the Island with a public concert. PHONE 107 | Juneau fans had their taste of |, baseball the previous evening when the Bartender's team and the Sales- men team tangled on the local|é H. B. FOSS COMPANY ARCHITECTS--CONTRACTORS q Siratton & Beers | | MUNICIPAL UNGINEERS | | SURVEYDRS i VALENTINE BLDG. | Telephone 502 i JUNEAU grounds. The game resulted in a Gy score of 10 to 7 in favor of the| Bartenders after 11 innings of play.!| | It was announced that the wed- | ding of Miss Alma Sowerby and| | Kenneth C. White would take place in the Sowerby residence on the T 13th of June. The young couple planned to make their future home in Juneau where both were favor-| ite members of the younger social | set. The Rev. G. D. Christian was to officiate at the ceremony . Juneau Boarding the steamer Jefferson on her southbound voyage were: W. S. Schultz, Anna Morrison, J. Morrison, Charles Otteson and Miss May Otteson. | P Pursuant to authority vested in’ the chairman of the Democratic Di- | visional Committee, Democratic pri- maries were called to take place in the various precincts of the First Division on Tuesday, July 11, for the purpose of selecting delegates to the Democratic Divisional Con- vention to convene in Juneau, Aug- ust 1. CALL Weather Report: Maximum, 79; minimum, 42. Clear. HAPPY. BIRTHDAY The Empire ertends congratula- tions and best wishes todny, their c birthday anniversary, t~ che follow- ing: HEATING MAY 30, | Crystal Snow Jenne 1 Frank W. Heinke ! Wms Virginia Mullen | WARRACK Construction Co. | CLOSING OUT ALL STOCK AND | FIXTURES Juneau Frock Shoppe MRS. JENNIE BRUMBERG — Soming Phone 487 When in Need of | DIESEL OIL—UTAH COAL GENERAL HAULING STORAGE and CRATING us JUNEAU TRANSFER Night Phone 4708 s e e e Rice & Ahlers Co. PLUMBING SHEET METAL WORK PHONE 34 GARLAND BOGGAN Hardwood Floors Polishing Edwin J. Kirchoffer | IN A HUZRY g tE Y | | || [ | e | PHONE 358 Ed Jahoda . J. Q. Adams . > MAT 1 The Juneau Laundry Elizabeth Fraser Franklin Street b Oscar Clauson Henry . Sully Front and Second Streets . e i | FINE Waten and Jewelry Repairing PAUL BLOEDHORN &% very reasonable rates FRONT STREET | e e 1| i3 —3 | Fraternal Societies | of Gastineau ‘ Channel i e o B. P. 0. ELKS meets every Wednesday at 8 P. M. Visiting brothers wel- come. WALTER P. SCOTT, Exalted Ruler. M. H. SIDES, Secretary. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Seghers . Council No. 1 1760. Meetings second and last Monday at 7:30 p. m. Transient Vrd brothers urged to at- ‘end. Council Cham- / < bers, Fifth St. JOHN F. MULLEN, G. K, H. J. TURNER Secretary. MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO. 147 Second and fourth Mon- day of each month in ) Scottish Rite Temple, beginning at 7:30 p. m MARTIN ‘$. JORGEN- SEN, Worshinful Master; JAMES W. LEIVERS, Secretary. REBEKAHS Perseverance rodge No. 2 A meets every second and fourth Wednes- day I. O. O. F. Hall. EDNA M BUTTS, Noble Grand; MILDREL CASHEN, Secretary. i — | Gur trucks go any place any \ time. A tank for Diescl Oil I | | | and a tank for Crude Oil | save turner trouble. PHONE 149; NIGHT 148 JUNEAU-YOUNG Hardware Company PAINTS—OIL—GLASS | Shelf and Heavy Hardware Guns and Ammunition BUY AT HOME! HOTEL ZYNDA ELEVATOR SERVICE 8. ZYNDA, Prop. L | | | - ! McCAUL MOTOR COMPANY ) | Dodge and Plymouth Dealers { | a B PAINTS — OILS Builders’ and Shelf HARDWARE Thomas Hardware Co. | | .+ H.S. GRAVES ! B “The Clothing Man” l | Home of Hart £chaffner and I’;l Marx Clothing Pay’n Takit OPEN ALL NIGHT—24 Hour Service Fresh Meats, Groceries, Liquors, Wines and Beer We Sell for LESS Because We Sell for CASH Leader Dept. Store George Brothers | J IDEAL PAINT SHOP If It's Paint We Have 181 | | FRED W. WENDT [ | PHONE 549 \ THE BEST TAP BEER IN TOWN! [ J (HE MINERS' Recreation Parlors bo- S v i e LOWEST CUT RATE PRICES | Low Rent District . | | Men's Dress Oxfords—s2.95 ! Clothing, Guns, Ammunition | . BIG VAN, Opposite Winter and Fod | 1 T —— ‘GENERAL MOTORS and MAYTAG PRODUCTS * W. P. JOHNSON | B e