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

ryw _VDaily Alaska Empire Published every evening except Sunday by the EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY WELEN TROY BENDER R. L BERNARD - - Seeond and Maln d Business Manager ident & Junea the Post inesu & SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carrier in Juncau and Douglas for $1.25 per month, By mall. postage the following rates One yea! six one monih e Bubscribers will ¢ favor if they promptly the Business Office of faflure or ir ty the livery of their paper Telephones: News Office, 602 Business Office, 374 MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Pre exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all 1 dispatches credited to it or o otherwise eredited in paper and also the local new published herein " ALASKA CIRCULATION GUARANTEED TO BE LARGER THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION Represented nationally by the Fenger-Hall Co. 1 with offices in 8an Franc Los Angeles, Portlanc tle, Chicago, New York and B SUCCESSFUL CONFERENCE the Aleutiar every they would Dr, Henry Rotar knew Cline F of Portland ext Governor of the District. to Portland ant as they are. beforehand was nominated to The 1940 will have memories which Rotarian. are recol- lections wiil be of marvelou at Mer acie sunny Alask d gleam of the big of our Baranof the fine utian, of to- conf 1ce, Juneau and of Alaska hospi Juneau. too, thi ference. Our visitors have behaved men and gracious ladies they are. We have enjoyed seeing them have a good time and we have had a good time with them. The weather has been more than satisfactory and now we can all relax from holding our breath and wishing for clear skies. Obtaining the conference for Juneau and staging it so successfully meant lots of work for Conference Chairman A. B. Phillips, for the ecutive Committee and for all members of the local club. The coopera- tion of the entire community, which insured the suc- cess of the uhdertaking, is sincerely appreciated by the Jur Rotary club. All this effort is abundantly repaid, however, by the unanimoeus verdict that conference has been a smashing success. Goodbye, Rotarians and Rotary Anns, we've been delighted to meet you and hope you'll come back to Ameau again soon, with or without convention, the the excuse of a Time for Cooperation (Alaska Weekly) Tt will be noted that a great deal of space in this issue of The Alaska Weekly is being given over to the salmon packing industry of Alaska. That fact will arouse varying reactions in the minds of our readers. To some it will be accepted as fresh proof that the editorial po of The Ala Weekly has been bought and paid for by the canning industry As a matter of fact it has been bought, but not paid for. It has been bought by the firm conviction that a healthful salmon packing industry spells prosperity for Alaska both in its governmental activities and in the individual business lives of a vast number of its citizens and an equally firm conviction that an harassed and all but bankrupted salmon fishery spells bankruptey to the Territorial Treasury and hard times to Alaskans in general The salmon pacl accepted as the one r revenue and seasonal rdustry long been ver-failing source of Territorial stimulus to all the commercial life of the Territory that it never seems to occur to the average Alaskan that this horn of plenty may cease to pour out'its yearly quota of wealth. It has so long served a political plaything for every crackpot who chanced to become active in Alaska politics and has so often been threatened, for pu of politi- has so pose: - President %1be perpetuated by increased cal grandstanding, by each succeeding ¢ such procedure has come to be accepted that financing almost impossible. We know that prior to 1924, that it has been steadily increasing since that time itil, during the past four years, 4,000 cases, seem to indicate a steadily ritorial coffers, enrich the business men and fill th pay envelopes of the workers. But, those figures show nothing to steadily mounting costs which forced the packers to sell their canned salmon at a loss in order to compete with other foods not subject to such conditions. They make no mention of the ntensive competition with which the market has faced—a competition which is growing keener each succeeding season and more difficult tc s costs go upward and strike losses pile up eacl imenting on this phase of the industry of the W Cove Packing Company as been with face xample of the competition which ha rown up, consider the canned fish industry in Cali- fornia. In 1912, California canned 75,000 cases of tuns and 18774 cases of mack look at vear. California The line pack, amounted to 945 f 5,910.819, In sardines, a total of 93,774 cases. had not yet been put intc what the same region did las tuna pack was 2,537,977 cases 2427249 cases. And mackere es. A total in California alonc In that year, Now Th cans n to this California pack, a large amount of tuna came in from Japan and Hawaii All in all, canned salmon went into a domestic market hared by more than six million cases of other cannec fish last year." Brindle pointed out that the price competition from th {ish items was particularly severe. Cali- fornia sardines, packed in 48 orfe-pound talls, are sell- ing at $2.65 per ca and mackerel at $3.30 per case. ‘Such low prices create very severe competitior Alaska pinks and chums which in the main are eaten by the same class of consumers as now use sar- dines and mackerel,” he said na fish many homes has supplanted to some extent the previous demand for such items as red salmon, cohoes, anc chinooks.™” Those are not propaganda figures. They sent simple, provable facts. Th mean that, while rival unions argue over control of Alaska's fisheries and packers retrench in their operations as costs rise beyond any possibility of profitable operation Cali- fornia, Japan and Hawaii continue to pack fish and to flood the market with products which sell to the jobber at less than the cost of producing Alaska sal- for repre- mon Wt we see Pollyanna stories telling of the perpetuation of the salmon industry through conser- vatlon measures we fail to get at a single cheer. It is one thing to perpetuate a run of salmon and quite another to perpetuate a salmon packing industry anc I the fish that can crowd their way up a stream are not worth a plugged nickel to Alaska without organi- zations which can pack and market a proper propor- ion m at a profit. That is the plair ort of plain truth which neither a political or a labor rack- teer may successfy refute. Yes, we are bought. Bought by the fact that we w that the protection and perpetuation of the mon packing industry is the most important prob- lem with which Alaska is faced today. It has been proved that the raw material supply may not only It has also been proved that the industry which turns that raw material intc wealth for Alaska is seriously threatened. This is not 1 question of sentiment—it is a question of cold busi- ness. It is time that every Alaskan from fisherman to banker and from longshoreman to m hant rec- zed the condition and joined hands in alleviating Washington observers believe the President propose sale of runitions to the Eurovean democ cies. A cash-and-carry basis would in judging by past experien will be order Although a French deputy suggests a discussion of the settlement of t * debt to us, nothing so crude as laying the cash down on the line has been even hinted. Presumbaly when Grover Whalen adeclared, some months back, that the New York World's Fair would have no Sally Rands, he was speaking literally. Senator Reynolds of North Carolina introduces a resolution providing for appointment of an official to ollect our European war debts. Sort of an interna- tional sheriff. Presumabl ireading for y plan. that “next European war” we've been ars is to be fought on the instaliment The miraculous logic of racism: The Italian pres :omments editorially that some members of the French Government who refuse to consider ceding any French oil to Italy are Jew Field Marshal Herman Wilhelm Goering under- vent a reducing treatment in Italy. Possibly eared that if war started he would constitute too vul 1erable a target Tf the dictators keep on, pretty soon Washingtor vill be cluttered up with country-less ambassadors Robert Pippinger, Plym are shown with their prize eremonies in New York stk , Ind., winr Closkey receives sculptor, and J. Robert McCloskey (right), Hamilton, Ohio, painter, ¢ work after receiving awards of the American Academy in Rome, at 800 and free re membership in a New York art gallery. sidence and studio at the academv in Rome lature that $ a matter of course with no apparent thought given to the fact this type of harassment added to the natural hazards of the industry make long-time planning and when conservation measures were made effective, that the annual pack for 10 years had averaged 4,370,000 cases and we know it has averaged Accepted at face value, those figures I improving and prospering industry certain to increasingly swell Ter- have THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1939. j %roscope | “The’stars tncline but do not compel” SUNDAY, MAY 21 Benefic aspects ate today, according to astrolozy The early morning hours should be especially stimulating and souraging to aged persons. As spring ends there will be a trend toward investment in b ness enterprises of unusual char- wcter. Real estate is to be active ir many parts of the country, especi- 1939 strongly domin- en- aly in the West Letters written today may not se lucky in their results, whether hey be friendly or sentimental Young persons should be cautious in writing. It is not a favorable date for college students to solicit more spending money The clergy should benefit s the ield for religious work widens and iemand for civic aid becomes mor general. The year is to ma ad- ancement and developmenf ir many churches The evening promises romance ind pleasant associations for many persons. It is a fortunate date fo: oncerts. During the next few months bands and orchestras will be employed in great numbers. The portents continue adverse or the Russian dictator whose re- gime will be in serious danger, it is forec Stalin’s policies will puz- ze Europe for a time The Argentine Republic as well South America influences that 1 interest as other states in are under plane Yy eem to indicate polit n fascism. Propaganda will be prev- alent as trade concessions are of- fered from European countries This should be a fortunate {or outdoor recreations. It is most favorable to expositions and other enters of popular entertainment Persons whose birthdate it is have he augury of a year of happiness n home relations. There may be temptation to be extravagant, es pecially in indulging the your generation. 3 Children born on this day may be exceedingly generous and sympa- thetic in nat Many will have artistic talent. Writers belong to this cusp of Taurus and Gemini day MONDAY, MAY 1939 29 As the work week begins benefic aspects rule, according to astrology. It is a date for generous advertis- | _ JHappy YEARS AGO From THE EMPIAR MAY 20, 1919 The Redondo arrived in J\um:m' |the previous night the Channel. Its cargo consisted of lime for Treadwell, oil for the Standard Oil Company, and am- munition for the Vicksburg. ith freight for The Empire er'ends congratula- virthday annivc sar~ ing: «0 e follow- Clarence E. Cartwright had been appointed deputy collector of c MAY 20 J. J. Herron toms to represent the interests of Mary Fukuyama the customs department in the David Reischl search being made for bodies aboard Mrs, Inga Borgwardt the wreck of the Princess Sophia Ao MAY 21 ! Miss Edith Kempthorne, former- Harley J. Turner | ly music teacher in Junes who Samuel Feldon ! was field secretary for the Camjp Melville S. Leath | Fire Girls, was recently in Seattle Edward F. Rodenberg | in the interest of the organization Mrs. T. J. Selby | ?irthd‘qul tions and best wishes today, ‘heir| i | R. J. McKanna — e | from Auk Harbor e MODERKN ETIQUETTE Kot s Axel Larson arrived in Juneau the previous day and was registered at the Gastineau Miss Olive LaBounty, who served as an employee in the Senate dur- ing the session of the Legislature, was to leave for her home in Wran- gell on the Admiral Evans. . Q Should a glrl sccretary rise| Arthur Ferte, after a short time|when her employer's wife enters spent at Sitka Hot Springs, re-|phis private office? | A. Yes, and leave the office if » yshe thinks the wife wishes to talk | Harry F. Morton, who was chief|awhile; unless she is reques clerk of the House of Representa- remain. tives during the session of Legis-| When eating a biscuit and jel- lature, with Mrs. Morton and their ]y at the table, should the jelly be daughter Myrtle, was to leave on!spread on the biscuit with the fork?| the Admiral Evans for Sitka where| A No: use the knife they were to make their home. | Q. What kind of gifts should be given a couple on their fiftieth wedding anniversary? turned to Juneau on the Estebeth Bertha Hogan had completed ex- tensive improvements in the Sea- A. This is the gold anniversary.) view Apartments. The rooms had oo ‘ been refurnished and retinted. "._.___._.,.‘__ — et ‘ A K, Ludy arrived here on the|{ LOOK and LEARN | Estebeth from Sitka and was at | * 1‘ the Gastineau | By A C. Gordon | Weather: Highest, 40; lowest, 38; i | rain. i e | > . 1. What were the famous “Four- [ 4 teen Points” of history? H What is England’s royal bird’ 3. What is the name of the sci- ence and art of preparing meta . M for use from their ores? | 4. Who wrote the Aeneid? ( great altitude, ,is called “the roof | of the world”? | ANSWERS | 1. A set of conditions announced | by Pre Public Event ng and for aggressive policies in it I’*“il‘nl ‘;&’O(;gd!'n\\ !Wllmlh bul‘m-- business. —_— mgress in , as his idea of a Good feeling should prevail in S ' d NI h”: ature '0 “Q;““f“‘ settlement. the commercial world under whic aiur BV (] € g g ;fl“’l .]«]w;?n._ this sway which promises fortunat B G b F 1 etallurgy. ma 4. Virgil | ults from contracts signed or e viven raters . Virgil. | st gl .Y ; 5. The Pamir mountain - region| marts is presaged. | : i i There should be keen fgresight| Tonight the Elks will give an- REBERA 2 while tlhe configuration Prevails| other of their popular Saturday - | should be launched with confidence. | s invited to the event which take; IN ENGLISH There is a sign fortunate for|place in the Elks Ballroom. commerce. Exports should swell in| volume from both the Atlantic and the Pacific ports | The navy today is subject to for- | tunate planetary influences. Hono: for officers and men are foretold All the signs appear to indicate | that the coming summer is to be a playtime for women forget their serious ambitions {der this rule of the stars There is a good sign for month when international standings should lighten iof extending war dangers. Coopera- | tion between labor organizations {and the United States government | |is presaged. Persons whose birthdate it is have | the augury of a year of prosperity | and pleasure. Sudden and unex-| | pected good luck is indicated both men and women | Children born on this day prob-| ably will be many-sided in their in- | terests, versatile in their talents |and generally fortunate. These sub- un- next | under- | the dread for he | | jects of Taurus and Gemini are the cusp and partake of traits be- longing to both sign i (Copyright, 1939) - D | NOTICE WPA WORKERS | WPA work scheduled to | fonday is postponed until start | Wed- | CITY ENGINEER. | Nearly 70,000 landholders entered '::.\m cooperative agreements with | the Soil Conservation Service to| demonstrate better land practice ! -+ Lode and placer location hotice: for sale at The Empire Office COMME and SAVINGS Resources Over Two and One-Half Million Dollars | Hugh The B. M. Behrends Bank Juneau, Alaska 10 o'clock fod By W. L. Corien Dancing will begin at and Klondy Dufresne’s popular jazz band will furnish the music he committee promises an en- | joyable evening to all who attend Words Often Misused: Do not sa this strictly informal affair. “His book treats on these subjec - % ot Say, “His book treats of these sub- jects.” Often Mispronounced: Niger River (Africa). Pronounce n ias in (an Shoill, ('I' A B d night, and not ni-ger. itizens Are barre Often Misspelled: Thief (singu- S lar). Thieves (plural). HARLINGEN., Tex., May 20— The Synonyms: Mastery, mastership, only persons permitted to make a dominion, upper hand. public noise” in Harlingen are Word Study: “Use a word .three good will delegations from other times and it is yours.” Let us in- cities. They can “whoop ’er up” as Cr€ase our vocabulary by mastering much as they please, said Mayor OM€ word each day. Today's word: Ramsey, but otherwise the HOMOgraph; a word spelled like an- city’s anti-noise ordinance, that Other but of different meaning and | mentions particularly the use of derlvation; as. lead, to guide or| loud speakers, will be enforced conduct, and lead, me hold, to| retain, and hold, interior of a ship. (Pronounce first o as in on) - BARBER rigidly. A S i - NICE DECIPHERING HELLER'S oP |Open for business at the old loca- new | tion, 116 Seward St. Old and CHANUTE, Kas., May 20. — The customers welcome. Chanute Tribune offers an orchid to Uncle Sham’s postal deciphering department. A letter addressed to the newspaper at “Chenook, Kas.,” 1 on time JAMES C. COOPER C. P. A ROOM 1 SHATTUCK BUILDING WANT TO SELL RCIAL USE THE ed to| | 'ROBERT SIMPSON, OPT. D.| il Mortuary E || Professional Fraternal Socicties Gastineau Channel—il ,Directory .__K‘__‘ B. P. 0. ELKS meet every Wednesday at 8 DYS. aser and | P. m.. Visiting brothers welcome, H. C. RED- Freeburger MAN, Exalted Ruler; | [ Drugless Physician Office hours: 10-12, 1-5, 7-9 | | UGS i Rooms 2-3-4, Triangle & | 8. | RN B PUROLA REMEDIES —m— — PRESCRIPTIONS CARE- | FULLY COMPOUNDED Dr. John H. Geyer || DENEIS | Front Street Next Coliscum | Roon: 9—Valentine Bldg. | PHONE 97—Free Delivery PHONE 762 Hours: § am. to 6 pm. | S sl — ——— | 'y St chek | | y i DR H.VANCE | “Tomorrow’s Styles OSTEOPATH ~ Today” 1 | 1 | Consultation and examinaton free. Hours 10 to 12; 1 to 5; 7 to $:30 by appointment, Gastineau Eotel Annex South Franklin St. Phone 177 R v S | . m. Gradunte Los Anseles conese | | | JUNEAU'S Gwn Store f Optometry and ? ) Oty e Y | Glasses Fitted Lenses Ground I e T | “The.Rexall Stcre" e Your Reliable Fharmacists The Charles W. Carter ! Butler-Mauro 1 Fourth and Franklin Sts. | PHONE 136 I Have Your Eyes Examined by i Dr, Rae L. Carlson i " | OPTOMETRIST i H. S GRAVFS | Office Xadwig Nelson’s Jewelry : *The Clothing Man” Store Phone Green 331 FINE ‘ Watch und Jewelry Repairing | at very reasonable rates . Gastineau Motor ' PAUL BLOEDHORN | _ S. FRANKLIN STREET | | | Service b | PHONE 727 | | GENERAL AUTO REPAIRING Gas—Oil—Storage i 3 | HARRY RACE JUNO SAMPLE IN THE BARANOF HOTEL Telephone 133 | DRUGGIST - “The Squibb Stores of CALL 642 Alaska” TRIPLEX ‘Odorless’ DRY CLEANERS Pickup Delivery—‘Sam the Tailor’ “The Store for Men” SABIN’S | Front St.—Triangle Bldg. GASTINEAU CAFE [OFFICIAL MAPS OF JUNEAU—25¢ J. B. Burford & Co. “Our Doorstep Is Worn by Satisfied Customers” Juneau Melody House Music and Electric Appliances (Next Irving's Market) Front Street Phone 65 LUNCHEON SPECIALTIES bbby S hod ik Krafft's Mnfg. & Building Co., Ine. CABINET WORK—GLASS PHONE 62 ALASKA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN. Accounts Insured Up to $5,000 P.O. Box 2718—Phone 3—Office 11y Seward St., Juneau, Alaska TELEPHONE—3I COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS {5000 CAPITAL—$50,000 INSURANCE SURPLUS—$100,000 FOR EACH CWANT” ADS ? % ’a DEPOSITO! e 2% PAID ON SAVINGS SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES First National Bank JUNEAU—ALASKA [ DENTISTS M. H. SIDES, Secretary. = Plomgren Building 1 PHONE 56 — = | MATUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO. 147 iy g\ Second and fourth Monda: of each month Dr. A. W. Stewart @ in Scetiish Rite Temple DENTIST \/\'i beginning at 7:30 p. m. Hours 9 a.. to 6 pm || &7 ~HAS. W. HAWKES: SRWARE Tt Dxr;id | IWORTH, Worshipful Master; & TLDIN JAMES W. LEIVERS, Secretary. Office Phone 469 i e N mLvERS, Bol " I ey | ® | Dr. Judson Whittier || uysnufl] ( CHIROPRACTOR B .