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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-12-01

In the English channel. Both Ger
mans and English denied response
bility while Lithuanian, italian and
Swedish merchant vessels were also
being sent to the bottom. In neu-
trail ports, word of such disasters
spread quickly; observers wondered
if the protest might not take form
in new peace pleas
On land, Adolf Hitler had little
chance for western front activity.
He was too busy in Czecho-Slovakia,
where student-inspired uprisings
against Nazi rule were smashed via
liquidation" Of IL ringleaders be-
fore firing squad.
Trouble ahead
The most incorrigible Finnish op-
timist could not deny that the future
looked tough for the home team.
With negotiators back from their
fruitless talks in Moscow, all Fin
land quavered as the vitriolic Rus
sian press loosed blast after blast
against its Scandinavian neighbor.
Moscow was obviously building up
war talk as prelude to what OBJ
servers think is an almost certain
"self-defense" invasion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-12-01
Transfer of Ship Registry
Raises Stink in Washingfon

The latest development with re-
spect to the shipping industry is the
effort Of one of the great shipping
companies to transfer the regis
try of its ships to Panama-to fly
the Panama. flag. That action, Of
course, is like changing your own
American citizenship and becoming
the subject of another nation. It can
be done under the law, but it has
raised quite stink in Washington,
because this course of action simply
circumvents the so-called cash-and-
carry law. Under the Panama flag,
those ships could sail into war zone
ports which they cannot do as long
as they fly the Stars and Stripes
from their masthead. It does not
mean great deal, I believe, ex-
cept it shows the influence of the
European war. incidentally, the
fuss about those ships recalls how
difficult it is to make a law that
will not have loopholes in it or
means of getting around it.)
The war in the Far East has
upset practically all trade relations
between the United States and
Japan and China. There is guam
tity Of exports yet moving in that
direction, but I am told by persons
who know the facts that when that
war is over, Japan will be without
any money and her purchases in
the United States will be next to
nothing for years to come.
Citation of example and trend and
opinion could 60 on quite at length
in this situation. Taken all together
it seems to be one of the really inn
portant things, next to our own I'M
employment rolls, because it looks
from this date as though the United
States is face to face with the neces-
sity of gigantic readjustment. It
seems to me the problem cannot be
lodged. Changes must come within
our own national economy. We will
have to learn just what to pro-
duce and how much, because fear
that large chunk of our export
market is gone forever.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-12-01
WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS BY JOSEPH W. LaBINE
Political Activity Starts Early
To Capture Publicity Spotlight
Before Congress Meets Again

opinions expressed i'm these columns they
Of the
dhy ternN ewapan Tninn.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-12-01
Bruckarrs Warrington Digest
European War Doing More Damage
To American Industry Than Good
Some Lines Of Business Are Prong, While Others Are
Declining Efforts to Boost Cotton Exports Fail;
American Merchant Marine Affected.
BY WILLIAM BRUCKART
wNU Service, National Press Bldg, Washington d. G.

to take care of empire require
ments, ] believe it is necessary only
to report that the Canadian indus
trial capacity was 81 per cent
greater in 1887 than 20 years ear
lier. or in the midst Of the World
war. The World war started the
trend In Canada; the present Euro
pean war has given it new impetus
and the indications are that exports
to Canada hereafter will continue
to get smaller.
And what has the war done to the
American merchant marine?
Our government has spent good
many hundred millions in building
ships and in helping private ship
ping companies to build ships. It
has been policy of subsidy. But
about the same time our ships begin
to attract attention on the high seas
and in international trade, along
comes new war conditions and our
flag is forced to stay out of the trade
routes that produce the greatest
revenue because traffic is heaviest.
OF course, it is a policy of the adj
ministration that has brought this
about. President Roosevelt has felt
that adoption of a system of selling
goods to belligerents upon the docks
of this country and get it,
pay cash and carry it away in your
own ships-is wise. Congress agreed
with him.
The same legislation provided that
no ships flying the American flag
may enter what is called combat
zones. So, trade in our ships is
confined to those nations not en-
gagged in warfare. It happens, how
ever, that the three greatest buy
ers who use ships (since Canadian
exports are largely by raiD are the
three nations now fighting in Europe.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-01
Dr.. Fisher Entitled
To A Public Hearing

Two months from now President Charles H. Fisher OF
the Western Washington College Of Education in belng-
ham will pack his bags and leave the campus.
Custer of President Fisher by the board OF trustees mas
stirred IN those in this state who interested in educa
tona advancement and has attracted attention IN the east
and wherever Dr. Fishers work is known ii Is through
the presidents efforts in the past 10 years that MS scnoo
has been given highest rating by the American Association
Of Teachers Colleges
eopardze the standing Of the school and may threaten the
morale of the teaching profession in this state.
In ousting Fisher the board Of trustees not only gave no
reason for its action thus denying him the privilege OF an
swerng any possible charges but the board ignored the
provisions set up by the American Association OF Teachers
Colleges for the accredng of colleges and normal schools
These provisions require that appointment oil offcers
and faculty members should be governed by professional
considerations politics, and that persons dismissed
should be given statement in writing OF the reasons ior
their dismissal and hearing before the board with the
opportunity to refute charges and present witnesses
The board of trustees gave such statement oil reasons
and permitted such to dismissal charges IL the
dismissal for professional limitations then the board
should say IT. friends of Dr. Fisher alege the custer
Il tainted with politics. then the president should be given
hearing.
The Times believes the people of this state do not want
their educational system handled by the backdoor method
by which politics is the hidden hand at the controls.
II does not believe that local strifebreedng groups
should attempt to the states schools as apparently mas
been done at Belingham
In fairness to Dr. Fisher the states educational system
and to the Beingham colleges high stand among the ma
tons schools The Times believes that the Fisher custer
should be thoroughly aired
public hearing where all the cards be laid the table
urges that Governor Martin release the board from
Any obligation through with the custer and then keep
politics out Of administration of schools and colleges
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-01
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can YOU answer seven of these
test questions Turn TO the
womsn's page for the answers
1. For which state is Gem
State" the nickname :
:. What is the name for the
tackle BY which hfe-boats on
ships are lowered and raised :
5. Who was recently nomi-
mated as minister TO Uruguay by
President Roosevelt,
4 What is the name for the
ancient religion and mythology
of the japanese :
S. Name the capital of the
Dominion Of New Zealand
8. On what river was the trial
trip of Fuiton's steamboat "cier-
mont made
7. What is the correct pronun-
citation Of the word mystery
4. Name the retired m a o
general of the U. S. army, who
recently gave testimony before
the house committee on IN
American activities.
Q. Did julius Caesar marry
Cleopatra
10. How long does the governor
Of New York state hold office:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-01
SWEDENBORG DOCTRINES
GIVEN A BOOST

Editor, The Times: Nowadays
the majority Of people are seek
ing a spiritual rock on which to
build their something they
can depend upon not to break
under the strain of today's COM
plexities. And thinking for
themselves as they now do. they
will not accept just anything
that comes along. They demand
a spiritual doctrine that is sane,
rational and scientific.
In my opinion. the doctrines
given to the world by Emanuel
Swedenborg some 200 years ago
supply this need admirably,
Swedenborg was no slip-shod
thinker: he was a man of un-
Improbable character and one
Of the greatest scientists of this
or any age. When. at the age
of about 50, he turned to the
ology and the spiritual life, he
applied scientific principles with
the same precision and ration
Atty as when he had tried to
unravel the mysteries of the hui
man body. The conclusions he
reached regarding the spiritual
life. which he called his revels-
lions. are remarkably satisfying
and reasonable. They do not
demand the subsection of mans
understanding TO a blind faith
in the unknown. but. on the con-
trsry. exalt and purify this un-
Outstanding. for they are built
upon and spring from eternal,
immutsble divine laws. apple
able not only 10 man himself
but also that 'maximus homo
the universe.
Certainly such profound
concept of the Lord. the Word.
man. creation and eternal life
as Swedenborg has given US is
worthy of our attention and
study. regardless Of whether We
accept them or not. As an in
PRODUCTION 10 this mans teach
ings Helen kellers inspiring
book, My Religion" would be
helpful. After this the reader
may enjoy Swedenborg's own
work, Divine Love and Wis
dom" which sets forth his spir-
itual philosophy profoundly and
yet simply.
There is a study group in Ia
coma devoted to learning and
spreading Swedenborgs spiritual
principles. Its leader Is J. How
ard wolfard. 203 So. C. 81.
JACK OBEY.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-01
The Lawn Party That
Went 10 Church
Young Conereeai'onsIis's
Beat the Weather Man
Cupid Depletes County
County Auditors Staff
Raids" Fifty Years Ago
And for Same Reason

YOUNG people Of the First
Congregations. church had
a grievance against the weather
man when we were getting
ready for statehood so years
ago. June. alleged TO be the
month Of sunshine. flowers and
balmy breezes even on Puget
Sound, had been anything but
that. The weather was similar
to the brand that Is being
served TO Louise and Bob Lynd,
The Times adventures who are
back : tracking the Lewis and
Clark trail on the Missouri
river. One of the affairs sched-
uled for the end of the month
was the lawn party and ice
cream social at the home of Miss
Florence Fuller. II was intend
ed to be quite an affair and
was the first of the series OF
summer activities of the group.
Everything was ready but the
weather. There was a shower
every other day on the average,
and anybody knows that you
can't have lawn party in the
rain. The next best thing was
to take the party to the church.
or course that involved some
changes in plans but those were
soon made and on drizzly
night just so years ago the
church was the scene of a gay
party. 1t was just as gay as
the lawn party would have been.
Miss Fuller was a sort Of
general In chief. Miss Lola
Box. "attractively attired In
Japanese costume presided
over the tea booth. She WAS
very attractive appearing
young lady and a lot of the
bows became tea addicts.
In another booth was a re-
plica of Jacobs well, from
which Miss Katy Cook, cos
TUNED to represent "Rebecca
at the Well" served lemon
AIDE. There were a lot Of
thirsty Jacobs hanging around
all evening and Rebecca did a
good business.
As the society editor of so
years ago told the story, 1t was
one of the most enjoyable af-
! fairs of the summer.
A wedding of interest that
same day was the marriage of
Alice Davis, copyist in the office
of County Auditor Edward Hug
gins. and c. II. Miller, employed
in the city engineers office. The
bride was the last of three men,
bers of the auditors staff to be
married. Auditor Higgins conn.,
planned thai the boys had or
ganized a raid on his office, He
promised reprisals if they took
any more of his efficient young
women.
|
Another interesting bit of
news that day related TO the
initiation of a movement tt
build a public auditorium in Ia
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-01
TEACHERS PROTEST
FISHERS DISMISSAL

Editor. The Times: President
Chas. II. Fisher, for Is years
head Of the Western Washington
State college at Bellingham and
nationally recognized as one of
the foremost leaders in his field
of education, has been dismissed
without charges. without hear
ing and even without formal
action by the three-man board of
regents.
This action is the elimination
of a six years campaign to get
Pres. Fisher by small group of
reactionary and ku Klux Khan
elements in Bellingham. For
five years the same board of re-
gents that finally dismissed him
have supported Fisher and re-
jected as totally unfounded all
charges brought up by those
who wanted to get rid of him.
Final surrender to these de-
mands for dismissal is due 20
the pressure of Governor Mar
tin. according 10 admissions the
regents have made TO President
Fisher.
Governor Martin admitted
that President Fishers work as
an educator was satisfactory
and that he knows of no justi-
fable charges against his adj
ministration of the college. The
regents gave no added explana-
ton of the governors opposition
TO Fisher save the possibility
that Fisher had not visited the
governor often enough.
The fact that objections were
made TO President Fisher be-
cause he allowed Jew, a
Protestant and Catholic TO
address the students and be-
cause ne allowed Senator Rob-
ert LaFoliette. Jr.. TO speak on
the campus. may represent only
reactionary opinion Of less
than 10 per cent OF the citizens
of Bellingham. but the fact that
Governor Martin defers to this
reactionary minority is Of ut
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-01
SATURDAY, JULY l. 1899


Toward the end of this day
adverse aspects are strong, ac-
cording to astrology. The morn
ing is favorable TO completion of
work already we'll advanced.
Although the stars encourage
constructive work there may be
bad judgment in applying ener-
KY. Futile effort due to illogical
thinking may be evident in many
channels of industry.
This is not a fortunate sway
for men in authority. Much
criticism of government officials
may prevail. II is a most UNI
lucky rule under which TO seek
support or assistance.
The CONFORMATION encourages
relaxation and change of scene.
Perspective should be sought by
harrassed business men and
weary women.
Saturn in the seventh house at
the time Of the new June moon
is promising for international
agreements. Important psets
helpful TO the United States are
Indicated at this time.
Much money will be spent this
month. when there will be in
creased volume Of travel east
and west European tours will
attract many young people
Financial policies In the
United States will be criticised,
but there will be increased cir
culation Of money and wide
buying of motor cars and houses.
Speech should be guarded
carefully as the su m mer sd-
vsnces. Easesdroppers and spies
win be numerous in America.
There may be sensational suits
for Islander.
Persons whose birthdate IL Is
have the sugury Of a year OF
moderate good fortune though
there may be strong temptation
TO extravaganza
Children born on this day
probably viii be tempersmentsl
and strongly individual. Sub
)ects Of this sign Of Cancer ma,
be romantic. imaginative srs
fond of excitement Many arr
exceedingly talented.
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LIGHT
CONTINUED From Page one)


for that money. Indeed. there
is a slight suspicion in New Deal
circles that congress doesn't
want Mr.. Roosevelt to produce
recovery. II might reflect him
and lick them.
James A. Farley has told
friends that he is violently OPP
posed to third term for any
president, and that he will so in
form Roosevelt If the latter
asks his advice. But F. d. r.
has shown no intention of con-
sulting his national chairman
on the subject. He apparently
regards 1t as a personal matter.
Despite Farieys prejudices,
he viii not publicly oppose
F. d. r. If the latter decides to
run again. AS the most likable
and loyal politician the capital
has seen in manay years, Farley
will present his eloquent objec-
tons when asked. But If Roose-
Welt waves them aside. Jim"
will undoubtedly be found in the
same old corner.
The national chairman's atti-
tude Is of extreme Importance.
The smarter politicos believe
that "Jim" will be the decisive
factor at the 1910 convention.
They know his power and his
popularity. He may not be the
nominee. but he can-and will
name the man.
Attorney General Frank Muir
phy recently astonished a room
ful of veteran Washington cor
respondents with an exhibition
Of egotism almost unparalleled
At the capital. His passion for
publicity will be the ruination OF
him yet. in the opinion of old
timers who have been watching
them come and so for many
years.
When Murphy announced that
the departmental publicity man
Lawyer and Professor Gordon
Dean-wss being promoted to
the antitrust division. a news
paper spokesman paid de-
served tribute 10 Dean for his
efficient service TO the press =
for his thoughtfulness. The 40
writers present spplauded =
and things like that don't hap
pen often among the hard-boiled
reporters al Washington. As II
ne had not heard the scclsma-
ton. Murphy said. in effect:
Gentlemen. I want you TO
know that ! am reorgsnizing
this department and making II
the most efficient agency Of the
government. ! have got rid OF
so-and-so. and there are many
more to 20. We are going to do
great things here"
A newspaper eynic muttered:
Maybe so" But Murphy doesn't
look 30 hot after a six-months
trial. He's too holy even for
=. d. r.
II and when Homer S. Cum
mings declares for q third term
for President Roosevelt. he viii
be the first politico Of any influ'
ence 10 do 20. All the Other
third-termites--a significant no
tstion-have been lame ducks ol
political accidents or otfic'
holders like Harold l. Ickes-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-01
PULSE OF THE PUBLIC

most significance TO education.
Governor Martin has not yet
made public statement on the
dismissal of President Fisher.
Local ass of the American
Federation of Teachers have
gone on record protesting the
dismissal TO the governor and
the Bellingham regents and call
for Fishers unqualified immedi-
ate reinstatement.
Local ASS. American Fedora
tion of Teachers.
A. G. JENKINS,
Secretary.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-01

aQuTf&A OF AsaNCf. QIt4N l1iLAAH
viii be published when requested.
Mr.. Fixit: Could you tell me
where I could buy bear grease
commercially. C.R.k.
That II one of those COM
modities OF pioneer days which
the present generation will have
to forget. Since bear no longer
are hunted commercially, there
Is no source Of supply for their
grease. II you feel nothing else
has quite as effective a fra
GRANGE for soaring off mosque
toes, or whatever purpose you
have In mind. you'll have to find
a bear hunter VINO will give you
some.
Mr.. Fixit: j. the county clerk
and recorder the proper official
70 obtain n statement from of
the final settlement showing
the exact division Of an estate:
I did not receive = statement
Of the final settlement Of my
fathers estate. DO such officers
charge an extra fee for this
work. r. y.
See the county clerk. All such
court documents are public rec
ord and open to your inspection
without charge of any kind.
Mr.. Fi,it: VIII you please
tell me II there Ia any place In
Tacoma where one can take or
start . business course In July:
HATTIE ID.
July 10. the first, Monday
after independence day, s con-
sidered good time to open a
summer term in business college.
You'll find other students start
ing on that date.
Mr.. Fixit: Where can one
find out about the farm land In
the irrigation district ut Sequim,
Wash: Il there paper pub
lished there: What II the most
direct way 10 get to sequim
from Tacoma:
INTERESTED.
You could drive to Sequim quite
comfortably in about three hours
and inquire there. or write to
the Sequim Commercial club.
The town has a weekly newspa-
per. The Sequim Press.
To drive there from Tacoma,
you can follow u. S. 80 to olym-
pia and then U. S. 101 north
through Shelton and along Hood
Canal to sequim. You could
take the ferry to Gig Harbor
or Point Fosdick and 30 to Hood
Canal and highway 10l via Port
Orchard. The distance is about
the same, around 100 miles, and
both routes well paved.
-
MIR. Fixit: Can you tell me
where I can get an agate cutter
and polishcr at reasonable
price: A. s..
Chehalis.
Goes Agate Shop at 34i9 Pa
cific ave. in Tacoma, not only
,uts agates but makes agate
cutting and polishing equip
ment.
Mr.. Fixit: Could you please
tell me something Of the activi
ties of the Fellowship Rccrca-
ton club, or perhaps some Of
your readers can: am a
woman Just under 80. and not
having lived long In Tacoma.
wonder II there Is any type Of
q recreation club for both men
and women. NJ. A. v.
Our suggestion would be to go
to church. where you will find
the young peoples societies
happy to receive you and make
you feel at home in the city.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-01
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coma. The city had no place
suitable for large gatherings
the proposal to hold an indus
trial and agricultural exposition
had been given up because there
was not a place large enough
The situation was compar'
able to that 50 years later
when Tacoma lost the annual
Northwest furniture EXPOSE
tion because we lacked a build
ing with the required floor
space.
After other plans had been
discussed il was proposed to ask
the state to cooperate with Ia
coma and build an srmory
which would house the several
military companies and serve
the city's auditorium needs.
The city at that time was
also confronted with another
serious housing problem. Ia
coma was growing pretty last
and the members OF the city
council one day were rudely
awakened TO the fact that more
room for the city jail and POI
lice headquarters was an im-
mediate necessity. In the emery
ency Alert Hose company No, 2,
the Northwest's number one vol
unteer fire company, was GUST
ed from its home and the build.
ing remodeled for police sta
ton.
The "Alerts" were pretty sore.
Their hose cart was unsheltered
and other equipment was scat
tered in the homes Of members
of the company. They thought
it was a pretty poor return for
their volunteer work.
The business men thought
so, too, and a group Of the
leaders joined the righteously
indignant volunteers With a
demand that a new home be
provided Immediately. City Of
ficials then, as they are 80
years later, were responsive
10 the will of the people II
the will is represented by num-
bcrs. A new home was pro-
vided for the "Alerts."
Indicating that times and
methods have not changed much
in so years is a paragraph relat.
ing to a raid in the disorderly
district. Twenty-seven arrests
were made. Four of the victims
were fined $25 each and % paid
$40. AS soon as the money was
in the hands of Justice Patrick
the parties were released to re-
sumo the activities which in'
spired the arrests.
There were two reasons for
the raid" The city needed the
money and the law and order
people were getting nosey about
the city's morals.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-01
BRIGHT MOMENTS
IN GREAT LIVES

Mark Twain never lacked
friends, and among those of his
native Missouri was one General
Porter. Twain was leaving for
a trip to the east-his first to
the lSeacoast- and Porter came
to bid him farewell.
Goodbye, Mark said Por-
ter, may God be with you al.
ways"
Il hope. hm-m-m. He will
replied the famous author. but
l hope, too, hm-m-m. that He
may find some leisure moments
to take care OF YOU