The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, February 20, 1939, Page 4

; ; i Daily Alaska Empire Published every evening except Sunday by the EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY HELEN TROY BENDER - - - . R. L. BERNARD Vice-Pr t President nd Business Manager i Ma Juneau, Alasta Bntered In the Post Office in Junesu as Second Class Matter iy 3 SUBSCRIPTION RATES earrier in Juneau and Douslas for $1.25 per month. t \id. at the following rates 2:00; six months, in advance, $6.00 regularity in the promptly notify de- livery of thelr Telephones s Office, 602; Business Office, 374 to the use for hes credited to it or not and also the local news MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PR The Associated Press i républication otherwise credited published herein ED TO BE LARGER ALASKA CIRCULATION GUARA! PUBLICATION THAN THAT OF ANY OTH Represented onally by the Fenger-Hall Co.. Ltd., with co, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, Chicago, THi E DAILY ALASKA 1no letup of their activities in this direction until the |threat that now hangs over small craft operation is | definitely removed German Foreign Trade (Cincinnati Enquirer) Complete figures for 1938 reveal a startling picture of the decline in Germany’s foreign trade. For the first time since 1934 the Reich imported more goods than it exported. This import surplus is sometimes called an “unfavorable balance of trade,” and in Ger- many’s case it is unfavorable. It reflects an inability to sell enough goods abroad to cover the absolute minimum of imports of raw materials required for surrent needs In some part the bad showing of the Reich in 1938 is due to incorporation of Austria in March and Sude- tenland in October. Both these areas, while poten- tially valuable to Germany, are liabilities from the standpoint of foreign trade. They alone account for more than half the import surplus over exports for Greater Germany. Yet even on the basis of 1938 fig- ures for the smaller Germany of a year ago, foreign de shows the same unsatisfactory trend. Considered in fair perspective, the statistics are not a flattering commentary on the barter policy which is at the heart of Nazi Germany's foreign economic relations. Prices of exports increased slightly, so it | follows that the 9 percent reduction in value of exports | really means a much gre: FIRST IN THE AIR Anything which increases 200-fold in ten years 15 really booming. - That's what Alaska’s aviation indus try has done and is doing. In 1929 the eight planes in service in the Territory flew 272,999 miles; in 1938 Alaska's commercial planes flew 5634461 ‘The figure represents a distance equal to 200 times around the earth. A grand piano might weigh about 1,000 pounds. Try to picture 3,758 grand pianos flying through the | air. That's the amount of freight carried by airplanes in Alaska last year, 3,758,495 pounds. Number of passengers carried increased from 33,591 | in 1929 to 2,829,258 last year. | This growth in use of the airplane in Alaska has been a steady one and is not made startling merely because 1929 was an off year or 1938 an on year. The figures on airplane travel in the Territory ir the past decade, as presented in the annual report of James J. Connors, Collected of Customs tor Alaska are as follows passenger miles latter Muil and Freight Carried (pounds) 118,951 120,733 161,718 No. of Plane Planes Number Year Service Car 1929 8 2,171 1930 24 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 994,370 1,722,757 A 3,035,018 2,209,209 4.021,798 3,184,263 1938 2,829,258 5.634.461 This phenomenal mushrooming all the more remarkable in that it took place during a period in which travel by other means of transportation was advancing only slowly. During last year, for instance, passenger travel from the continental United States and Canada brought 36.825 persons to Alaska ports, as compared with 36,043 for the preceding year. Alaska leads the world in per capita patronage of aviation. It is one of the brightest feathers in our cap. It’s mighty nice to have again, bringing meat, butter, bananas, tables, mail, passengers and all the other good things whips do bring. We hope we'll keep on seeing more of them. hips coming into port fresh vege- Small Craft Need Help (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) Puget Sound yachtsmen and the fishermen of this region and of Alaska are alike concerned over Con- vention 53 of the International Labor Treaty. This convention requires licensed personnel upon all registered boats going outside of inland wate: It has been ratified by the United States, but not by this country’s principal maritime competitors; Great Britain and Japan Fisheries operators, union fishermen and owners of pleasure craft join in asserting that the conditions would make operations outside of Sound waters im- possible. Fortunately the convention contains a sav- ing clause by which any nation may exempt its own vessels of less than 200 tons. Washington congressmen have indicated that they will give the matter due attention. There should be | occupation; ater decline in the voltme of goods sold abroad Barter agreements as Germany has used them are very effective as against weaker countries; and they have some utility for implementing a political polic But as a permanent basis for foreign trade, they are | open to many serious objections. The 1938 record of German trade bears out these objections. Casanovas From Wall Street (New York Times) A young man could make no headway with the fair sex when he was a school teacher, but now that he is a stockbroker the girls are flocking round. How do girls account for this? So asks the Inquiring Photo- grapher of The Daily News; and the replies he got would suggest that there is ment, one Coast of Romance, left on this saddened planet. Bali has been deflated, but Wall Street, a whole decade after 1929, is still a Promised Land to people who don’t work there. Money is the answer, said the only man of whom the question was asked, and most of the girls agreed | with him. True, a couple of them also cast an asper- sion or two at the hypothetical young man’s earlier | “a male school teacher leads a prosaic life,” said one; and another, still more damningly, “a male school teacher is intellectual.” But the point of all the replies was that a stockbroker had money That is not precisely the story you hear in Wall where complaints that the Securities and Act has ruined business still pop up ever: Let any male friend ask a broker how things are, and the reply will be “Terrible!” But maybe Wall Street men, out of force of habit (a cultural lag, the sociologists would call it), tell a different story to their girl friends. At any | reply with the cryptic remark, “Well, I know all about | stockbrokers,” went on to suggest that “perhaps the | reason they are so popular is that they | money to the winds. Whose money did you say? Walt Disney at the Metropolitan Street change (Philadelphia Record) In the art circles of the land, the breathless word 2418616 |is being passed about that the Metropolitan Museum | lof Art has acquired a number of Walt Disney’s water colors, °d as the original sketches for “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” They will be hung under | the same roof with the greatest works of the greatest | masters of painting, and the Metropolitian isn’t blush- ing about it, either. | Wehle, “he (Disney) is a great historical figure in the development of American art.” It won't be long now i before solemn treatises will be written about Mr. Dis- ney, and the father of Donald Duck will be soon divid- (ed into Early, Middle and Late periods. This should be a lesson to workers in all the crea- tive arts. The young fellow entering upon a creative career all too often spends his days and nights study- ing Addison, the elusive color patterns of Cezanne, | or the plunging stone rhythms of Rodin. Then he doe: his own work, according to the best standards known to him—only to find that fame goes to a Hemingway who writes novels out of the side of his mouth, to an Epstein, to Mr. Disney. is that rules are something you deduce from a work of art, not something you use to make a work of art. We predict that entire schools of artists will now derive from Mr. Disney. They will work hard for generations, to be displaced by some youngster yet | unborn who will strike out on a fresh road for himself, maybe in a newspaper office, or an oilcloth works, | lor a wall paper factory. Secretary Hopkins' adviser, Mr. Thorp, suggests |that the Commerce Department enlist_experts who | will do for their industries what agricultural agents |do for their counties. Future Farmers of America, meet the Future Businessmen on that Easter vacation trip to Washington! Mr. Thorp says the Bureau of Foreign and Domes- tic Commerce could do a better job on reorganizing Germany in straightening out the textile situation at home. Socks are hard to match, these dark day As Kaiser Celebrated His Birthday This radiophoto shows the former German Kaiser celebrating his 80th birthday at Doorn, Holland, sur- rounded by family and old friends. This year Nazi officialdom even forbade German army officers from drinking the usual birthday toast to the former “All Highest,” ill one Island of Enchant- ) throw their | “I think,” says Curator Harry B. | ! %rosco e | “The stars incling = ¥ but do not compel” TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1939 Astrologers read this as an unim- portant day in planetary direction on the high seas, as severe storms are foretold. The configuration is favorable to conferences and the slow formula- tion of important plans. Stalesmen are well directed. _Surprising developments Jn ‘inter- national - diplomacy - are p'm'!nonti- cated. The United States will as- sume a firm and successful’ leader- ship. Washington is ultimately to secure the approval of the people who will forget partisan feuds, the seers prophesy. v There is an aspect stimulating to jgirl students who are preparing fo: |social seryice., Women are gubject to a guidance of the stars‘fhat most_fortunate Dances and other social events are unded a fortunate configura- tion for romance and new friend- ships. Stress should be placed upon association in which men and wo- men assume civic responsibilities Women'’s clubs are subject planetary influences of great sig- nificance. Through national or- ganization members are to give aid to the nation in a time of need. trologers prophesy. Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of advancement and good fortune. Care of relatives will prove costly to certain families Children born on this day prob- ably will be intelligent and self- respecting. They are on the cusp of Aquarius and Pisces and may par- take of the best qualities belonging to subjects of both signs. is to as- (Copyright, 1939) day rate, one girl, who began hu‘L | The hardest lesson to learn | i W | SCENERY around Las Vegas, | the southern Nevada town seek- ing to wrest divorce laurels from | Reno, has its fine points, avers | Miss Pauline Honrath of Las | Vegas, who's scenic in her own | way. She’s a “Miss” among the many “Mrs.” There is a warning portent for ships| ¥ | Miss Housel . 1ing the & | meet, YEARS AGO From THE EMPIRE FEBRUARY 20, 1919 An old-fashioned entertainment | was to be given by the Juneau Na- | tives in the Old Presbyterian Church {Mission in the Native Village, in | celebration of Washington’s birth- day. Mrs. J. B. Bernhofer, teacher at | the Native School, was assisting in |arranging the program. J. H. Klime, Juneau agent for the Pacific Steamship Company, was to return to Juneau on the City of Seattle. Joe Martin, formerly of Juneau and son of W. K. Martin, had ar- rived in New York from England, according to word received here by friends. Justice Aulay Morrison was to be he house guest of Gov. Thomas Riggs, while in Juneau in connec- tion with the Sophia hearing Harry E. Morgan, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Morgan, returned to Ju- neau on the Alameda. He was com- pelled to resign from the Nayal Academy at Annapolis on account |of his health. The introduction of the first cam- ouflage waltz in Juneau was to open the semi-monthly dance of the Nobles of the Shrine at Roselle’s studio. Joseph Chapados and Mrs. Cha- pados arrived here from Chichagof and were at the Gastineau Hotel Karl Schmidt left on the Farra- gut for Valdez, where he was to open the Northern Laundry, former- ly owned by Henry King | F. C. Berg. Petersburg fish buyer, was in Juneau and registered at the Gastineau. Weather: Highest 34; lowest 34; misty. -ee MISS HOUSEL ON VACATION IN CUBA Cards were being received here | today from Miss Elaine Housel who | was writing from Havana, Cuba, | where she had been vacationing graduate of the Juneau High School, is now attend- University of Alabama. Hav- {ing a “little time between semes- ters” a vacation trip was decided up- a {on, and Cuba was chosen to serve: | as the perfect spot for just such re- laxation. She was probably in | Havana at the same time as Mrs. Ray G. Day, but they did not according to Mr. Day who {heard from Miss Housel and Mrs. | Day in the last mails. D ‘Radio Pull | Off Mix-up | In Broadcast NEW YORK, Feb, 20.—Sym- phony fans listening to the Phil- harmonic Orchestra last night, were startled by an impromptu obligato spoken in denunciation of Secretary of Labor Francis Perkins. Through a radio control room mix-up, the speaker’s voice went over the air against a classic music background for several seconds. i S U farmers are estimated S. to £ | have planted 356,000,000 acres in the | | principal farm crops in 1938 and | to have harvested 342,000,000 acres. The difference represents crop abandonment. FRANK HELLER . BARBER Temporarily located at Robert Light’s Barber Shop NEXT TO ALASKAN HOTEL Alaska Music Supply Arthur M. Uggen, Manager Pianos—Musical Instruments and Supplies Phone 206 122 W. Second SYSTEM CLEANING PHONE 15 Alaska Laundry TheB.M. Resources 0 Behrends Bank Juneau, Alaska COMMERCIAL and SAVINGS ver Two and One-Half Million Dollars o EMPIRE, MONDAY, FEB. 20, 1939. Happy | PBirthday The Empire extends congratula- tions and best wishes today, their virthday anniversary .o the follow- ing: ? FEBRUARY 20 Keith G. Wildes Don Parson Don Parsons “Skipper” MacKinnon MODERN ETIQUETTE * By Roberta Lee Q Is it necessary to write a| note of thanks when one receives a gift by mail? A. Certainly; it is just as impor-| tant to do so as if the donor pre-| sented the gift personally. Q. Where should a hostess stand | when receiving her guests at al musicale? | A. The hostess receives guests in- | side the door of the music room or| drawing room. Q. table, to lay two or three crosswise above each plate? A. No; this custom is obsolete. | spoons [ DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH * By W. L. Gordon Words Often Misused: Do not say, “Let us proceed on.” On is redun- dant, as proceed means to move on- ward. However, “Let us proceed on our journey” is correct. Often Mispronounced: Bequeath. | Pronounce the th as in with, not as in both. Often 'Misspelled: Glue, glued gluey; observe the e. Gluing; no e. Synonyms: Obscure (adjective), dim, indistinct, hazy, misty, hidden. nebu- lous. Word Study: “Use a word three times and it is yours.” Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering | cne word each day. Today’s word: | Impenetrable; incapable of being words impenetrable to star or sun- light.”"—Milton. LOOK and LEARN By A C‘T Gordon 1. What season begins with the vernal equinox? 2. In what Shoals? 3. What is the “Jolly Roger”? 4. Who was Absalom? 5. Where is the Island of Mada- gascar? state is Muscle ANSWERS Spring. Alabama. The black flag of piracy. . Favorite son of King David of Israel. 5. In the Indian Oce southeastern coast of Africa. - ALASKANA, by Marie Drake, 50c n, off the 't FORD AGENCY (Authorized Dealers) GREASES Foot of Main Street GAS — OILS Juneau Molors | 1 WANT _ TO SELL ) WANT TO BUY op USETHE “WANT” {| DR.H. VANCE Is it correct, when setting uw; | | B T AT T TN entered, or passed through. “Highest | | | B e, | ON THE MEZZANINE i GREEN “COMFY” SLIPPERS DRS. KASF”. & FREEBURGER DENTISTS Blomgren Building PHONE 56 Directory Ur. A. W. Stewart DENTIST Hours 9 am. to 6 pm. SEWARD BUILDING Office Phone 469 [ Dr. Judson Whittier CHIROPRACTOR Drugless Physician Office hours: 10-12, 1-5, 7-9 Rooms 2-3-4, Triangle Bldg. PHONE 667 r—__'“v OSTEOPATH Consultation and examinaton free. Hours 10 to 12; 1 to 5; 7 to 9:30 by appointment,. Gastineau Hotel Annex South Franklin St. Phone 177 | | | ROBERT SIMPSON, OPT. Dj Graduate Los Angeles College | of Optometry and Opthalmology Glasses Fitted Lenses Ground Mortuary w Fourth and Franklin Sts. PHONE 136 Have Your Eyes Examined by | Dr.RaeL. Carlson ‘ OPTOMETRIST Office Ludwig Nelson's Jewelry Store | Phone Green 331 \ FINE | Watch and Jewelry Repairing at very reasonable rates PAUL BLOEDHORN S. FRANKLIN STREET | HOTEL JUNEAU BEAUTY SHOP LYLAH WILSON Contoure Telephone X-Er-Vac 538 —_—— HOUSE OF DANIEL . DEVLIN'S | Paris Fashion Shoes e e B Eo | CALL 642 TRIPLEX ‘Odorless’ DRY CLEANERS Pickup Delivery—‘Sam the Tailor’ OFFICIAL MAPS OF JUNEAU—25¢ J. B. Burford & Co. “Our Doorstep Is Worn by Satisfied Customers” — Juneau Melody House Music and Electric Appliances (Next Gastineau Hotel) Phone 65 ALASKA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN. Accounts Insured Up to $5,000 P.O. Box 2718—Phone 3—Office 11y Seward St., Juneau, Alaska | The Charles W. Carter | Professional Fraternal Societies B. P. O. ELKS meet every Wednesday at 8 p. m. Visiting brothers welcome. DR. A, W. STEWART, Exalted Rul- er; M. H. SIDES, Sec- retary. Gastineau Channel Monday of each month WORTH, Worshipful Master; MOUNT JUNEAU LODPGE NO. 147 Second and fourth G\ in scottish Rite Temple A beginning at 7:30 p. m. “HAS. W. HAWKES- JAMES W. LEIVERS, Secretary. GuySmith PUROLA REMEDIES PRESCRIPTIONS CARE- FULLY COMPOUNDED Front Street Next Coliscum PHONE 97—Frce Delivery | “Tomorrow’s Styles Today” Juneau's Gwn Store “The Rexall Store” { Your Reliable Pharmacists Butler-Mauro Drug Co. H. S. GRAVES *The Clothing Man” HOME OF HART SCHAFFNER & MARX CLOTHING Gastineau Motor Service PHONE 727 GENERAL AUTO REPAIRING Gas—Oil—Storage HARRY RACE DRUGGIST “The Squibb Stores of Alaska” “The Store for Men” | SABIN’S | Front St-—Triangle Bldg. GASTINEAU CAFE LUNCHEON SPECIALTIES Krafft’s Mnfg. & Building Co., Ine, CABINET WORK—GLASS PHONE 62 . TELEPHONE—5I COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS CAPITAL—$50.000 SURPLUS—$100.000 29, PAID ON SAVINGS SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES First National Bank JUNEAU— ALASKA -