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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-15
OBITUARIES
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN COOK

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Cooh
BENJAMIN Franklin Cook. SO.
building contractor, died early
Thursday morning at his home,
1915 SO. Yakima ave. He was
born in Plymouth. Ind, and had
lived in Tacoma 16 years. Surviv-
ors include his wife, Elizabeth OF
the home; daughter. Mrs. William
Paine of Tacoma; four sons. Ger
aid, Glenn and Leroy OF Tacoma,
and Laurance Of Maytown, Wash;
three brothers, Edward and Mel
win Of Indiana, and William Of
Canada; one sister, Bertha Cook.
also of Indiana, and seven grand
children. Mellinger's will an
nounce the funeral.
LOUIS MARTIN
Louis Martin, "a, died Thursday
morning at the home OF Mrs. Julia
Hall, Rt. 3, Box 12s. where he
recently made his home. A native
of Norway. Martin. who was single,
had lived in the United States so
years and Pierce county 40. He
leaves no known survivors in the
United States. The body was re-
moved to Storlie's.
FUNERAL SERVICES
John Harold Roscow = Friday
2:30 p. m. from Lynn's chapel;
Rev. A. w. Sidders officiating
burial lakewood cemetery.
william G. Dunn-Friday, l p,
m, from Buckley-King's chapel;
burial Mountain View burial park,
Cyrus e. Albertson office.
Mrs. Mary Legacy-Friday. 8
a. M, from the Church OF Vista
ton; Rev. FIR. Dominec officiating:
burial Calvary cemetery. under
direction of Piper's. Rosary will
be recited Thursday evening at
7:30 p. m. at the church.
Mrs. Annie Coughlin - Friday.
1:30 p. m. from Piper's chapel;
Rev. Walter C. johnson officiat-
ing; burial Mountain View burial
park.
Frank Cumberworth-Friday, Q
a. m. from Mellinger's chapel.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-15

II you're not using IL. sell Il with
q Fast-Action Tines Want Ad.
Cal Main s1Ai.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-15
Eritain Plans to Send War
Materials to Help Finland
GREAT BRITAIN

Britain intends to send materials, in addition to
nrpanes, TO Finland Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain
fold the house of Commons at London today
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-04

time 70 househelders accommodating
= bout one weeks normal supply of
focd. but there arc grave ohfec-
lions u such boarding in war time.
QtIro. ecusdor--Esrth tromors
snd volcanic eruption caused
widespread alarm IN Ecuador
Five trrmors Shock this capital
city. Church eeils sum mcned the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-04

undergo an abdominal operation
AZ the Nave eiinic.
Carey Fstnrned today fFom
Washington. where h and Ross
appeared nefnre she appropriations
committee in nrhalr 81 TlonHe.
xllles budget of 81 tun 600 fns the
1910 fiscal war
Carey said puss viii take a ~.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-04

faithful 10 prayer Nine trcmors
were reported ln NsileShilios ard
four other nearby towns Build
lnEs avere cracked and the popuiace
rushed outdoors seeking safety
simultaneously CotepaNi voleane
erupied smoke and flames snd
farms eastward q u were hastily
evacuated.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-04

against the detention o. the Haidah
and Hsvalho+
LONDON rlixsteig hoarded
food viii b. reqaisitioncd IN eVent
of wartime emergency Oliver
Stanley. president Of tho hoard Of
trade, told a auestioncr IN the
house q commons today. Stanley
said there is no objections in peace
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suspicion that they might he in
volved IN the smuggling o. muni-
tons
The British ship. 81. Vincent de
Paul. was escorted 20 Shanghai.
Norway protested TO the japanese
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-04
ArOund the UDOrld
SHANGHAI

SHANGHAI - Two Norwegian
ships and one British. detained bv
the japanese south Of Tsingtao.
were understood today to have
been released. japanese naval su-
thor1ties examined the ships on
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-04
CHAS. CAREY NAMED
ASSISTANT TO ROSS

eoRfi.A>n-~lhafles = Cares.
principal construction engineer ~
bonneville dam. saia ieslAy he had
eern appointed assistant "a Al
minsstrataf ] n. Rn.s. wha wiii
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-04

day rest At his home In Seattle
sfter his operation, which i e.
peetsd = occur this week
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-04

WELLINGTON f,~~p barring
operations ~srs progressing tusisy
IN several districts AZ New xsslsnsl.
following tndissiines 81 prsrelensa
stsrnxsa
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nhsr introduce tls popular t
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Evening star., 1939-08-29
Warsaw
Continued From First Page)

ports German soldiers occupied that
part of Slovakia bordering on Hun
gary in the south.
German armed forces were said
to have been concentrated not only
on the Polish northern, western and
southern frontiers, but also on part
of the southeastern frontier.
This capital tensely waited for
some indication from Berlin or Lon
don whether Poland's dispute with
Germany over the Free City of Dan
zig and the Polish corridor could be
settled without resort to arms. Con-
fidence was expressed here that
Britain would not yield in its resolve
to defend Poland against any ag-
gression threatening its independ-
ence.
The government increased restric-
tions involving currency shipments.
It prohibited the import of paper
zlotys and restricted incoming travel
ers to 40 zlotys. GA zloty is worth
about 10 cents)
Previous restrictions against ex-
porting zlotys were left in force, but
the amount permitted to be taken
into Danzig was reduced from 500
to 20 plorthly. This order was a
retaliation against Danzig's prohi-
bition of the transfer of funds to
. Poland
Meanwhile, digging of air-raid
shelters went on with feverish haste
Public buildings were sandbagged
Precautions to control fires were
&taken. A
Evening star., 1939-08-29
Russian Aviation
Defending Chungking
Battles Japanese
Chino to Fight On, in Spite
Of European Events,
.Soys Chang .

BY the Associated Press.
CHUNGKING, China. Aug. 20
Generalissimo Chang Kai-chek de-
clared today China would fight on.
regardless of the turn of events in
Europe.
China, not relaxing her resistance
to Japanese aggression despite the
turn in the international situation.
will cope with the rapidly changing
world developments in accordance
with established policy" said the
generalissimo's message to the ma
ton and the world
Meanwhile. reports from
Chungking by way of Hong
Kong told of the first encounter
last night between the Chinese
capitals Soviet Russia1-equipped
air defense squadron and Japa-
nese bombing planes.
(The Chinese defenders were
said to have scattered three
groups of Japanese bombing
planes IN moonlight battle over
Chungking. A bullet-torn Japa-
nese plane was reported to have
fallen In flames and the few
bombs released by the attackers
caused only minor damage.
Foreign newspapermen at
Chungking have not mentioned
the recent arrival of Russian air
assistance and the part it played
in last nights battle, but au-
thoritative neutral persons ar
irving at Hong Kong from
Chungking confirmed that Rus
sian planes, airmen and ground
crews were at Chungking)
Chiang's statement, issued through
the official central news agency, in
dicated that the generalissimo was
not surprised by the developments
in Europe and it did not commit
him regarding the outcome.
Chang expressed belief that "the
trend is beneficial to the world and
mankind and compatible with the
purpose of Chinese resistance"
Evening star., 1939-08-29
President Studies
Summary Of Britain S
Reply 10 Hitler
Roosevelt Still Plans to
Go to Hyde Park as Soon
As Uncertainty Is Over

President Roosevelt today con-
tinued his study of the European
situation, pondering over a digest of
late diplomatic moves for peace.
The British Embassy sent him
last night summary of Britains
most recent note to Chancellor Hit
Ter of Germany. Aides said Mr..
Roosevelt went over it before he
retired, but they would give no
lnkling of his reaction.
Whether the President would
have anything to say about the cur
rent crisis at his regular press con-
ference this afternoon likewise was
not disclosed
Aides said the President would 90
to his home at Hyde Park, N. Y, as
soon as the uncertainty was over.
Senator Thomas, Democrat, of
Utah, member of the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee. was
on the White House calling list.
After seeing the President, he said
he does not believe there will be
general war at this time. He based
his view on conditions as he found
them on visits to Europe before the
last war in contrast with observa-
tlons made on other trips in recent
years
In 1918. he said, he toured Europe
and found people were in mood
to fight. He has visited Europe
several times since, once last year.
and declared he found no such
sentiment for another conflict.
He admitted. however, that there
is a different factor to be consid-
cred today, namely, that three or
four men are now speaking for mil
lions of people"
Although he is author of one OF
the pending new formulas for re-
vision of American neutrality legis-
lation. the Senator said he did not
call to discuss the international sit
uation with the President.
Approval of the Presidents peace
appeals of last week to heads of the
Polish, German and Italian govern
ments was expressed in a message
received at the White House yes
terday from Aurelio Mosquero Mar
vaez, President of Ecuador.
In this grave hour" President
Narvaez said, II adhere to the new
urgent appeal which your excel
lency has made to European coun-
tries to seek the necessary solution
OF their differences by pacific
means. Whether that noble invi-
tation is accepted or not, your ex-
cellency will have deserved the ap-
plause of all men who are observ-
ing, with fear, the approach of a
new catastrophe for civilization.
Evening star., 1939-08-29
commander in chief of the combined

commander in chief of the combined
fleet.
The new cabinet takes over from
that of Baron Kiichiro Hiranuma
which resigned because of the set
back to its policies suffered when
Germany concluded her non- -aggres-
sion pact with Soviet Russia, Japan's
old enemy. The old cabinet had
been committed to close ties with
the Rome Berlin axis.
With Inauguration of the Abe
cabinet authoritative circles said it
was most likely the Ambassadors to
Rome and Berlin, Toshio Shiratori
and Maj. Gen. Hiroshi Oshima, re-
spectively, would be replaced.
These men, ardent advocates of an
outright military alliance with Ger
many and Italy, frequently had act
Evening star., 1939-08-29
Magazine SoIesmen
Held in Assault Case

Two magazine statesmen were be-
ing held at the 18th precinct sta
ton today after they allegedly
forced their way into a home in
the $500 block of Twelfth street
NE. and attempted to assault a
19-year-old girl.
The suspects were arrested short
distance from the home by police
summoned by friend Of the girl
whom she had called after the men
fed. Police said the girl was not
harmed.
The men were being held for
investigation while police checked
other precincts in the city to find if
they are wanted elsewhere.
Evening star., 1939-08-29
Gen. Abe Announces
Lineup Of japanese
IsoIationist Cabinet
Premier Will Also Fill
Foreign Affairs Post
For Time Being
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TOXIC, Aug. 29.-Gen. Nobuyuki
Abe today announced the lineup of
his new cabinet, expected to give
Japan an isolationist foreign policy,
and disclosed he would retain the
foreign affairs portfolio himself for
the time being
The new war minister will be Gen.
Shunroku Hata, commander of jap
anese forces in Central China most
of last year and more recently chief
military aide de camp to Emperor
Hirohito. The navy portfolio goes
to Vice Admiral Zengo Yoshida,
Evening star., 1939-08-29

ed on their own responsibility to
promote such a tie.
At its final meeting today the out
going cabinet heard a report on
the international situation by For
eign Minister Hachiro Arita,
Evening star., 1939-08-29
Louis R. Schmertz, ST.,
Dies at PITTSBURGH

BY the Associated Press.
PITTSBURGH, Aug. ga brief
illness caused the death Yesterday
OF Louis r. Schmertz, ST., 81, promi-
nent figure in the glass industry of
Pittsburgh for many years and a
member of the Pittsburgh Stock
Exchange.
During his long business career,
Mr.. Schmertz was associated with
the Standard Plate Glass Co., the
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., and the
American Window Glass Co. of
Jeannette, Pa, where he spent much
of his time.
Evening star., 1939-08-29
SUMMER CLOTHING
SUMMER SPORTSWEAR

14-S2O and $3.50 Sport Coots---$ $lo.95
AZ poirs ST e5 Sonforzed Wash SIocks 80
80 pairs 81 95 Sonforized Wash SIocks- Sl.3o
"a poirs S3.95 Sonforzed Wash Stacks ---S1.79
Il pors se75 Sport Stacks --------S4.65
l9 pors S795 Sport Stacks s---------S3.e5
II poirs S5e5 Sport Stacks s----------$265
II poirs SIS Jolly Stride Sport Shoes------$2.45
So Pors S6 RobIee Sport Shoes---$3.35
Evening star., 1939-08-29
PIebiscite Advised
On Philippine Bill
By the Associated Press.

MANILA, Aug. 29.-The COM
monwealth attorney general ruled
today plebiscite should be held on
a proposal to incorporate the con-
gressional economic bill In the
Philippine Constitution.
The National Assembly has ap-
proved by resolution the congress
sional bill, which amends the Philip
pine Independence Act and fixes
duty-free quotas on cigars, filler to-
bacco, coconut oil, embroideries and
pearl buttons until July 4. 1916.
Evening star., 1939-08-29
Palestine Hos BIuckout

HAIFA, Aug. 20 tP.-Palestine's S
first major blackout was held last
night to test possibilities for con-
cealment of the Haifa Harbor area
in event of air raids. Authorities ex-
pressed satisfaction with the demon
stration.
Evening star., 1939-08-29
Federal Bar Meetino

George McNulty, general counsel
of the wage and hour division of
the Labor Department, will address
members of the Federal Bar Asso-
citation at their weekly luncheon, to
be held at 1890 pm. tomorrow at
the Army and Navy Club.
Evening star., 1939-08-29
Ex-Concert SINGER Dies

LOS ANGELES, Aug. % (P).-Mrs.
Mary Belle Daily Hardiston, promi-
nent a generation ago in America
and Europe as a concert singer, died
Friday on motor trip near Fort
Bragg, Calf.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-08-10
Bermuda History Told on Back of Some Coinages

The history of the Bermuda is
lands holds fascinating story to
coin-collectors. The background of
Bermuda's monetary system is re-
vealed century by century on the
backs of its currency, and at Ham
ilton and st. Georges one can find
old curio shops containing rare
pieces of Bermuda coinage dating
back into the Seventeenth century,
according to Hamilton, Bermuda,
correspondent in the indianapolis
News.
Bermuda has used silver, gold,
copper and tobacco as the basis of
it's monetary system. Today Ber-
muda is on the same money stand
ard as it's mother country, but in the
shops American money is accepted
in payment of goods.
Doubloons, pistols, piece-of-eight,
all the coinages of the Spanish Main
tobacco, palmetto, even pepper
corn once circulated in Bermuda as
mediums of exchange by which to
buy or rent a house, purchase a
slave or pay for building private
sloop.
In 1915 the Bermuda company was
formed, and almost Immediately a
special copper coinage was used in
trading with the company's store
and for other small daily transac-
tons. This was called "hog money"
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-08-10
HOWL }, SEW
by Ruth Wyeth Spears o&

pairs, using No. 40 cotton thread
to sew them. Braid three cords
together and then sew the braided
strip around and around to make
the center of the mat. Sew row
of the circles to the edge of this
center part; then add another
braided row, being careful to
cease in" the inside edge just
enough to keep the mat flat. Con-
tinue adding alternate rows of
circles and braiding until the mat
is size desired. To join the ends
of the braided rows, pull one end
through the braiding to the wrong
side of the mat; then trim the
ends and sew them flat.
notice.: Every Homemaker
should have copies of the two
books containing Sc How to Sew
articles. You may secure SEW
ING, For the Home Decorator;
and Gifts, Novelties and Ernbroid-
cries; both for Is cents; and your
choice of the Patchwork Quilt
Leafet showing SO authentic
stitches; or the Rag Rug Leaflet
FREE, while the supply lasts.
Don't delay, as the offer of both
books at this low price will be
withdrawn soon. Send your order
at once to Mrs. Spears, 21O S.
Desplaines St., Chicago, Ill.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-08-10

and is unique as the first British
colonial currency. Specimens of it
are exceedingly rare.
The device of ship was revived
on a copper issue of 1893. These
"ship pennies" were struck by Mat
thew Britton of Birmingham, by au-
thority of George III. The total val
ue was not to exceed 200 pounds
sterling, but part of the issue was
captured by the French. Only about
$500 worth arrived in Bermuda.
According to a proclamation of
January l, 1862, strangers were to
be paid with tobacco at two shil-
lings and sixpence a pound. This
last clause practically declared to-
bacco as legal tender, and there-
after for half a century all taxes,
assessments and other debts were
reckoned in terms of tobacco.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-08-10

Removing a Splinter.-When a
splinter has gone very deep into
the flesh try extraction by steam.
Heat a wide-mouthed bottle and
fill it two thirds full of very hot
water and place under the injured
spot. The suction draws the flesh
down when a little pressure is
used, and the steam in few min
utes removes both splinter and in
aammation. This method is par
ticularly good when the splinter
has been in for some time.
Boiled Frosting.-If you have
trouble making boiled frosting, try
boiling the sugar and water until
it forms a soft ball in the water,
instead of till it spins thread.
Most people cook the sugar and
water too long.
Lemon Juice in Dressing.-Use
lemon juice instead Of vinegar in
dressing for lettuce, and so in
crease your vitamins.
When Bureau Drawers Stick
If doors or bureau drawers stick
in hot weather, a little wax rubbed
on the surface where friction oc-
ours will end the trouble.
Centerpiece for Child's Party
Table.-A bouquet of lollipops in
many colors makes an attractive
centerpiece for the children's par
ty table. The lollipops may be fit
ted into a flower holder that is
placed in a bowl or low basket.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-08-10

"Cat," said Eloise lightly. IT
liked his yacht, but Benny's is big
ger, isn't it, Benny" She turned to
the younger man of the party who
had not spoken.
"I'l say it is" Benny agreed,
cheerfully, land it isn't just my
yacht that she's after. She has a
real little case on me-"
The second woman, older than FL
Disc, tall and fair-haired in smoke
gray with sweep of dull blue wing
across her hat, said, edith, you
bad child, your uncle has been
frightfully worried"
''Of course, you'd know, Adelaide.
And it does him good to be wor-
ried. I am an antidote for the rest
of you"
Everybody laughed except Badly.
He ran his fingers with a nervous
gesture through his hair. He was
like young eagle with a rufHed
crest
Martha came up to arrange for a
table. 'Bring your coffee over and
sit with us" Eloise said; 1--WE want
to hear all about it."
Edith shook her head. II don't
belong to your world yet. And I've
had heavenly time without you"
They went on laughing. Silence
settled on the two they left behind.
And out of that silence Edith asked,
"You didn't like the things we
said?"
"Hateful!"
"Do you always show what you
feel like that?"
"Jane says l do"
"Well, if it had been anybody but
Eloise Harper and Adelaide Lara
more. Adelaide is Uncle Fred's lat
est"
She rose. Lets go upstairs. If
I stay here I shall want to throw
things at their heads. And 1 don't
care to break Martha's Dishes"
They stopped at the other table,
however, for light word or two,
then went up to Edith's sitting-room
on the second floor. When they
we're once more by the fire, she
said, "And now what do you think
of me? Nice temper?"
II Think he said, promptly,
tI'that they probably deserved it,"
She laid her hand for feeting
moment on his arm. "You are
rather darling to say that. / was
really horrid."
When he was ready at last to 60,
she decided, '"Tell Uncle Frederick
to send Briggs out for me in the
morning. I might as well have it
over, now that Eloise is going to
spread the news"
81 wish you'd go in with me
tonight"
"oh, but ! couldn't
"Why not?"
She weighed it-"And surprise
Uncle Fred?"
II think we'd better telephone, so
he can kill the fatted calf"
eyes. He doesn't like things
sprung on him. Hurts his dignity
but he's rather an old dear, and I
love him-do you ever quarrel with
the people you love?
"Jane and I fight. Great times"
II have feeling l shall like
Jane"
"You will. She's the best ever.
Not beauty, but growing better
looking every day. Bobbed her hair
and I nearly took her head off.
But she's rather a peach"
"I'n have you both down for din
ner some day. think we are going
to be friends again that light
touch on his arm.
He caught her hand in his. II
shall only ask that you let the page
twang his Tyre" Then with deep
er note, "Miss Towne, can't tell
you how much your friendship would
mean"
"Would it? Oh, l am going to
have some good times with you and
your little sister, Jane. I am so
tired of people like Eloise and Ade-
laide, and Benny and-Del. :"
/r10
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-08-10
He Had a Cheerful Way
OF Announcing Intentions

The country youth had been
counting his girl for some time,
but could never manage to pluck
up sufficient courage to propose
to her. At last he took her into
the cemetery during the course
of one of their walks.
"That's where my uncle and
aunt are buried" he said, pointing
out tombstone, land that's
where my father and mother are
buried" he continued, indicating
another grave.
A few yards farther on they
came to open ground. He stopped
again, pointing once more.
THAT" he said, "is where I
want you and me to be buried
some tine.'
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-08-10

60 MANY requests for copies Of
- these directions have been re-
ceived, they are being printed
again to accommodate those who
neglected to clip and save them
when they appeared before.
The mat is made Of heavy white
cotton cable cord such as you buy
at the notion counter for seams
and trimmings. The design is
copied from luncheon mat made
years ago Of corset strings! There
was fad at one time for sewing
these in braided and scroll designs
with fine stitches on the wrong
side of the mat.
Follow the directions in the
sketch, making the circles in