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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-11
The A. B. {. Of
The u. S. A.
AI-DEMOCRACY AND
LEADERSHIP

Without leadership democ-
raey is in danger of failure.
No great enterprise. public or
private, can succeed without il.
Yet in this country government
often suffers for lack of leaders.
We must ask ourselves how
this can be, since a democracy
would be expected to develop the
qualities out of which leaders
are made. Such qualities have
been produced in our country
but in the past they have usually
been directed toward private af-
fairs.
That is perhaps part of the
reason why leadership has been
SO rare in political life. An
other and strange reason is that
there is feeling among some
Americans that there is some
thing undemocratic about lead
ership. This is a dangerous de-
fusion. Americans hate DICTATOR
ship of course. but il is often
the failure to develop demo-
cratic leadership that brings on
dictatorship.
In spite of some suspicion of
leadership, people do not feel
the need of il. When things 20
wrong and danger impends for
lack of adequate leadership, they
turn in despair TO a dictator.
We need never come to such
pass if more people of ability
who take broad interest in
their community and country
viii give attention to govern
ment.
Not every voter Will give at
tention to government. but he
will vote for the candidates and
policies he prefers II they are
presented 10 him clearly and in
a way 10 interest him. Leaders
can DO this for him. The devei-
opment Of more leadership that
Will assume this responsibility Is
the best defense against the
threat Of dictatorship.
This l. the eleventh of a
series Of essays ON democracy.
sponsored by the Matte a |
League of Women Noters.l
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-11
Faith Unshaken

Fernando de Los Rios joins Eduard Benes in exile here
each to be teacher And little living spark of the ruins
of both the Spanish and Czech republics gows in the
United States.
Our is eternal is the value of the dignity of
man. the of liberty be los Rios formerly
ambassador from the Spanish republic
mo authoritarian regime be permanentthe nature
of is temporary We have always risen free people
We will again. late, and believe it will be soon,
says Benes once president of Czecho-Sovaka.
Men who have been through what these have been
through still hold their faith in popular government
Shall the of u.s. who have been less severely tried have
less faith?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-11

TAFT Is IN TOO
MUCH OF A HURRY

Robert A. Taft's friends are
convinced that Republican rivals
have framed a conspiracy de-
signed TO wreck his presidential
boomlet. Having ridiculed his
oratorical style, now they are
complaining not too privately
against his manners in commit
tee.
The Ohio senator, according to
this latest indictment, insists on
making Commute speeches in
which he tries to impose his
views on his fellows. The young
sters behaviour has nettled Bill
Borah several times (the lat
ter never did have much love
for the Taft family, anyway
and the Idaho veteran has not
concealed his irritation.
Taft's real trouble. ac-
cording 10 friendly critics. il
that he Is too intense and
earnest--in too much of n
hurry. That's n fatal error
in political newcomer at
the capital.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-11
PULSE OF THE PUBLIC

The paragraph in Johnston's
letter on ruined homes, drunken
fathers and mothers, sorrowful
children. etc, smaeks of the old
prohibition propaganda. We all
know the prohibition experiment
was a boomerang. Those who
never drank before INDUCED
then.
1t seems to me the bootlegger
exists because the politician
wants him. The very fact that
in this state all beer taverns
and other legally licensed dis
pensaries must close at midnight
Saturday is the main cause of
the bootleggers and their Ii
censed speakeasies,' as you so
aptly term them. Saturday night
means nothing to the well-to-do
man, but to the working man it
is the one night in the week
when he can stay up late, go
to dances, to parties, or to tav-
ems. What is done? We close
. them up. Is there any wonder
the bootlegger thrives?
We might use California as a
vivid example of no-bootleg-
ging state. The bars, selling
beer, wine and hard liquor close
at a. m. There is no blue law
on Sunday. either. When you
can buy legally from the state
what the boouegger sells at a
huge profit. the bottlegger has
no reason for existence.
Let's have a little more toll
erance and little more
equality.
MRS. ERIC ARNDT.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-11
LIQUOR AND
TOLERANCE

Editor. The Tines: Harry H.
Johnston's recent letter inter-
ested me. After reading his
various outbursts on the liquor
question. / have felt that he IS
really sincere in his beliefs. even
though we may not agree with
him. Like most reformers. how
ever. he tries too hard TO impose
his philosophy Of life upon those
who are not IN accord With his
views.
for one resent being looked
upon as nincompoop. with no
stability, no reasoning and no
brains. Why not acknowledge
the fact the people as a whole
incline toward a decent. honor
able life!
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HH138jcS1-A

included the result Of his
studies in his first message
10 the legislature.
Some Of the facts were as
tonishing even to residents OF
the territory. Among other
things he pointed out that in
the Wana Walla country the
last seasons wheat crop had
exceeded a quarter Of a million
bushels. There also were good
crops of general farm products
and fruit and the livestock ousi-
ness was booming.
Mills on Puget Sound the
previous season had pro-
duced approximately 400
900. 600 feet of lumber. all
Of which had found good
market.
Establishment of steamboat
service on the Cowlitz and Che
halls rivers had opened rich
valleys to settlement.
Without anybody realizing the
fact, fishing had become an I'M
portant industry.
Along with these import
ant developments there
came news that the great
project of connecting Puget
Sound and the Great Lakes
was assn ing tangible
shape. The route surveyed
nv Isaac stevens had been
adopted by railroad pro-
moters In the east and there
was every reason to believe
that the line would he in OPP
Grafton within the next
decade. 1t was.
Gov. Moore was the first of
the territorial governors 10
visualize the possibilities Of
Alaska and the relation of that
great area to Puget Sound.
Before that time, however, the
legislature had recognized some
of the potentialities of Alaska
and had short time before
memorislized congress on the
desirability of making it Amer
lean territory. 1t was this
memorial which helped sell the
idea of the Alaska purchase to
the federal authorities in 1867.
1t is interesting to note that
one of Gov. Moore's companions
on his way to Washington ter
ritory was brother-in-law
Philemon B. Van Trump. The
latter became a famous noun.
taineer. He and Gen. Hazard
Stevens, son of the first gov
ernor, were the first TO reach
the summit of Mount Tacoma,
For many years Van Trump
was chief of the Mount Tacoma
guides and became an author
ity on the mountain flora and
fauna. ..'
(To Be Continued
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-11
FASCIST POWERS
ACTIVE IN =. 4.

Germany and Italy have evil
IDENTIFY reached sort of infor-
nal agreement on spheres of in
fluence in Latin America APP
parenuy by common consent,
Germany takes the lead in some
countries and Italy in others in
promoting axis trade relations
and spreading fascist gospel.
For instance, the Italian influ-
enee is more in evidence in Ar
gentins. whereas the Germans
are more active in Brazil. Chile
and Colombia.
Informed New Workers say
that the third axis partner. jap
an. has established strong
position in Peru.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-11

address Of writer Only Initials
Will be published when requested
Mr.. FiNii: some time ago l
bought several coupons from a
salesman representing a certain
studio here in town. When 1
came TO have my photo taken
they refused 20 fulfil the con-
tract on the coupon but wanted
to sell me more expensive
photos. l. there any way | can
make them stand good for these
coupons X. Il. NJ.
1t is common practice in such
promotions to place a time limit
on use OF the coupons. ! don't
know. Of course. whether such
a limit was part Of your deal.
However. suggest this is type
Of case upon which the Better
Business Bureau can supply the
best advice. Call Manager Wall
ter West at Main 1883, in Wash
ington building.
Mr.. Fixit: have friend
who In q shut-in and loves 10
piece quilts. II any Of your
readers has any 10 spare ! will
pladly return the postage.
MRS. EARL LYLE,
Box 654, Norwood, Idaho.
It's long drag from Tacoma
To Norwood, but If any readers
wish TO do good turn, here's
an opportunity.
Mr.. Fixit: Please tell me II
Howard Costigan il off the radio
program. T. WEST,
1929 Ea. 18th ~.
Howard Costigan is being
scheduled regularly for 4:45 p.
m on station KIRO. Watch
radio programs in The Times.
MIR. Fixit: Regarding r. BIS
recent request concerning null
len leaves. ! have some growing
and could supply y. b.
STANLEY SMITH,
611t No. 10Th ~.
No doubt If he hasn't already
obtained what he wants. r. 3.
Will get in touch with Mr..
Smith.
Mr.. fiNit: DO YOU know of any,
one in Tacoma who NAV sell
trailer houses or of some person
who may have one for sale
large enough for four:
MRS. r. II.
Alder. Wash.
Best way is to watch the want
ads. Frequently in The Times
under the trailer" heading
there appear advertisements of
such equipment.
Mr.. Fixit: Il there any place
In this city where a east alum
mum teakettIe can he repaired
A small slit between top and
bottom ia appearing.
MRS. VI. NJ. u.
You might inquire at the de-
partment stores at the depart
ments handling cast aluminium
ware; Fixit has no information
on whether such repair can be
made satisfactorily; aluminium
behaves somewhat differently
from other metals, but possibly
a good welding job could be
done.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-11
THE NEXT PRESIDENT

Editor, The Times: If Presi-
dent Roosevelt will come out
for a real pension for the old
folks. he can name the next
president in the 1910 conven-
ton. Unless he does do some
thing for the old folks, he Will
lose the young folks who are
now called on to feed their
parents.
Governor Stark of Missouri
is a New Dealer who is getting
lots of favorable mention. He
seems TO be honest and he
comes from border state.
Missouri has never furnished a
president. No southern state
can furnish candidate that
could be elected. Vice President
John Garner. would be defeat
ed If nominated.
The big interests would like
TO name the next president, re-
CARELESS Of politics. Senator
Taft OF Ohio is trying to be
nominated. but the name Taft
will make the old timers think
of Theodore Roosevelt and few
Progressives Will consider him
for the nomination and he would
lose 10 most any liberal Demo-
crat.
II the Republicans hope to
win. they must pick out can
didate that has something other
than serving the big interests.
Senator Lodge Of Massachusetts
is their best bet today He is
inclined 10 favor a pension and
he made his campaign for the
Republican nominee IN his state
by getting the Townsend folks
TO endorse his nominee.
HARRY H. COLLIER.
Lake City.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-11
LARGEST TUSkS

Weighing together nearly a
quarter of ton, the largest
elephant tusks on record were
taken from an old bull in 1898,
shot by an Arab slave near Mt.
kilimanJaro in what is now
Tanganyika Territory, Africa.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-11
ToDAY's COMMON ERROR

Do not say. After the prelim-
mary examination the prisoner
Was fully committed for trial /:
say. definitely or finally COM
mltted.n
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-11
PENSIONS AND OLD
PEOPLES NEEDS

Editor, The Times: Mrs: Roose-
welt is quoted as saying that all
old age assistance must be con-
sidered as charity. What sort of
charity is it that demands peo-
pie receiving a pension hardly
enough for the most pressing
needs out of which they must
also pay taxes, light, water and
garbage? They ave not allowed
to take any little remunerative
jobs and must hand over their
little homes to the state when
they die, knowing that some in
valid relative might sorely need
the little help it might give
them. Is the Martin regime try
ing to crush the old people en-
tirely? F. WEST.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-11

Each il nearly u feet long.
They were purchasd for Il 900.
The average elephant tusks
weigh about $50 pounds each.
UNUSED ROPES
Curled hair manufacturer
annually spin 10000 miles of
half-inch hair rope-and then
unravl it,
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Continued From Page one)

back from any war-provoking
move. If one of the two trouble
makers must get sick, Washing
ton prays that it won't be the
Italian performer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-11
LOOK AND LEARN

l. How many cities are there
in the world with a population
of 1000, 900 and over?
2. How far away is the strato-
sphere?
3. Where did Napoleon fight
his last battle?
4. How many years does the
average thor ough bred horse
race?
5. Which state supplies the
greatest amount of the United
States sulphur?
ANSWERS
/. Twenty-Five.
Approximately Z miles above
sea level
3. Waterloo. Belgium.
4. Usually between 5 and 3
years.
5. Texas.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-11
Andrew Johnsons Man
Turned Down
Political Fuss Over
Washington Governor
We Hear Good News
About Northern Pacific
Van Trump, Mountain
Climber, Arrives

NATIONAL politics frequent
~ " interfered with affairs in
the territory of Washington
during the sixties. A case in
point was the removal of Gov.
William Pickering by Andrew
Johnson, misfit who became
president through the accident
Of Lincoln's death. Gov. Picker
ing, friend of Lincoln, was in
the midst of a comprehensive
development program when he
was told to step out to make
room for George E. Cole, former
delegate to congress. AS soon
as he received word of his ap-
pointment, Cole came from
Walla Walla to Olympia and
assumed the duties of the office
without waiting for confirma-
ton by the senate.
President Johnson's right
about-fsce on his expected pol
icy toward the secessionist
states had alienated congress
and most of the acting presi-
dents recommendations were
held up. Moreover Cole was a
Democat. In the contest for
territorial delegate in 1858 he
had defeated the Republican
candidate. Joseph Raynor, a
Methodist preacher, by only
few votes.
Republicans in congress
quite generally classified
Democrats with the carpet
baggers. The fact that he
was a Democrat would have
been reason enough for
Withholding confirmation of
Cole but in that case there
were other good reasons.
The senate never was con-
WINGED of Coles fitness for
the office, and after several
months controversy Presi-
dent johnson withdrew the
nomination and appointed
Gen. Marshall r. Moore of
Ohio.
If the wishes of the residents
of the territory had been con-
suited, the office of governor
would have gone to any one of
several residents. With the ex-
ception of Isaac Stevens, most
of the governors had spent so
much time out of the territory
and the supreme court judges
had been away so much that
they We're Of very little use. In
1866 the legislature sent me-
mortal TO congress asking that
the territories be permitted to
elect their own officers so that
they might have some control
over them and select men who
were familiar with the territory.
The appointment of Gov.
Moore, however was one of
the exceptions. Before as
Stunning to address the legis-
lature he made a study of
the resources and require
ments of the territory. He
Travelled good deal and
studied all available data
concerning the territory and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-11
MR.. fIXIT
He Fixes Things

To receive attention IN this COL
umn letters must give name and
address Of writer Only Initials
will be published when requested
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-11

Jesus saith unto him. Thomas. because thou hast seen
me- thou hast blessed they that have not yet
seen and vet have beleved.-John 20:2
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-11

This l. the eleventh of n
series of essays ON democracy.
sponsored by the Matte
League of Women Noters.l
Evening star., 1939-08-06
Children Play Slot Machines
Barred by Maryland Law

Despite a State law passed by the
last General Assembly banning slot
machines in Maryland-in fulfill
ment of one of Gov. O'Conor's s
pledges-the machines are running
openly at a number of Chesapeake
Bay resorts, and children are per-
mitted to play them.
A Star reporter found them doing
a flourishing business in the North
Beach and Chesapeake Beach Sec
tions in Calvert County yesterday
States Attorney Arthur w. Dowell
of Prince Frederick, Calvert County,
was asked about the operation of
the machines and said he had not
received any complaints. To the
question whether he knew of the
operation of the machines, Mr.. Dow
ell repeated he had not heard of
any complaints.
The machines are displayed prom
nently, invitingly In restaurants,
Evening star., 1939-08-06

bars, dancing places, and in close
proximity to some of the more pop
ular beaches. There are machines
for every purse. One may play for
a nickel, dime, a quarter or a
half-dollar. And the payoff is in
actual cash.
Indeed, the operators have invoked
the majesty of Maryland law to
guard them against slugs. Some dis
play signs on the walls of their
establishments calling attention to
a law against the use of slugs in
vending or slot machines. The signs
say violation of the law is punish
able by fine up to $500.
Apparently no effort is made to
keep minors, or even small children
away from the machines. In a
number of places they watched the
playing with avid interest. At others
they played themselves. Women
seemed to be the best customers.
Evening star., 1939-08-06
Ship Fum;gotion
Smokes Out 10
Stowowoys
BY the Associated Press.


NEW YORK, Aug. 5.-Ten young
men from Brazil who slowed away in
freighter at Rio de Janeiro July
IA were smoked out today when the
ship was fumigated with cyanide.
The Ayuruoca of the Lloyd Bra
silerio Line docked this morning at
the Bush terminal in Brooklyn. A
few hours later the crew began to
fumigate the hold and as usual
closed the matches.
There was a frenzied tapping from
below and the crew reopened the
matches. The 10 men, clad only in
their underwear, bolted out, alter
nately gasping and yelling in Portu-
guese. Through an interpreter they
told police they were to have met
a man in New York who would get
them into the United States for $3.50.
Aside from their lack of clothes,
the men appeared to be in good
condition-Well fed and clean
shaven. They were held for immi-
grafton authorities.
Evening star., 1939-08-06
Tax Assessment Probe
Asked in Louisiana
BY the Associated Press.

0f tHe hSSUCldleo FFtsS.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 5.-As-
sistant Attorney General o. John
Rogge announced today the Federal
Bureau of Investigation had been
asked to inquire into reports that
prohibitive tax assessments were
made to intimidate a witness in
the Governments investigation of
corruption in Louisiana.
Mr.. Rogge made his announce
ment just before boarding a plane
for Washington to confer with At
torney General Frank Murphy.
The Government prosecutor said
the property assessment of a New
Orleans man who came to his Office
two weeks ago had since been
doubled, and the man warned
through an anonymous telephone
call that IF he didn't stay away
from Mr.. Rogge's office his assess
ment would be raised so high he
couldn't reach 1t with a 10-foot
pole"
"The witness report indicates a
possible violation of the Civil Lib
critics Act" Mr.. Rogge said. IF an
investigation reveals Federal
crime has been committed the grand
jury will be asked to return an in
dictment against whoever hiked the
property assessment"
Mr.. Rogge previously had re-
ported fear complex on the
part of witnesses and persons re-
porting alleged law violations by
mail.
Evening star., 1939-08-06
Smith, A|exandrian,
Heads House Probers
OF Labor Board
Bunkheud Also Names
HeoIey and Murdoch,
HoIIeck and Routzohn
By the Associated Press.

A f1ve-man House committee
/ which pledged itself to make q
thorough. fair and impartial in
vestigation was named by Speaker
Bankhead yesterday to inquire into
the administration of the Wagner
Labor Relations Act.
The Speaker, after more than
three weeks deliberation, appointed
these members to the committee
which the House previously had au-
thorized by an overwhelming vote:
Representatives Smith, Democrat,
of Virginia: Healey, Democrat, of
Massachusetts,; Murdock, Democrat,
of Utah; Halleck, Republican, of
Indiana, and Routzohn, Republican,
of Ohio.
Representative Smith, whose home
is in nearby Alexandria, Va, pushed
authorization for the inquiry
through the House and his appoint
ment as No. man on the commit
tee was in accordance with custo-
mary House procedure.
Representative Healey, who re-
signed as member of the Dies Com
mite on Un-American Activities to
take the new position, is co-author
of the Walsh -Healey Act, setting up
working standards for persons en-
gagged in the production of goods
under Government contracts.
Administration Supporters.
Both he and Murdock are regarded
by their friends as administration
supporters. Mr.. Murdock has been
an active member of what is widely
known as the House liberal bloc.
Representative Halleck, who came
to Congress- four years ago, recently
helped draft and supported the
transportation bill to bring water
carriers under the jurisdiction of the
Interstate Commerce Commission,
as railroads and trucks now are.
Representative Routzohn, a first
termer, represented the Brotherhood
of Carpenters and Joiners, A. F. of
L., as general counsel for 10 years
before he defeated Representative
Harlan of Dayton, an administration
supporter, in last November's elec-
tions.
Just before Speaker Bankhead an
nouced the committee personnel,
Representative Hoffman, Republi-
can, of Michigan, the most fire.
quent House critic of the Labor
Board, the Wagner Act and John
(See LABOR BOARD, Page A-4.)