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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-19
An Illustration Of
the "American Way ;"

We do good deal of talking about the American
way of doing things we don't often stop figure
exactly what The last years record in regard
to traffic deaths offers good example
During 1898 approximately $1,000 people in the United
States killed by automobiles. That heaven knows
is certainly appalling figure yet there is lot of en-
enlargement in it, because is about 5000 below the
figure for 1887 and indicates that the nation is at last
beginning to solve its traffic death problem.
And it is in the way the problem tackled the things
that done to solve it and the way the machinery
set in motion that this much-taked of American way
can be in action
Let it be admitted freely that there terrible de-
lay in getting started The yearly traffic toll
shocking disgrace for before anything effective
done. Nevertheless, the public did at last wake up
ground up and elaborate studies of the things that could
be done to take the hazards out of auto traffic made
made by private organizations and by taxsupported bodies
simultaneously
brains available put to work it, Every angle
examined from the work of school safety patrols to the
possibility of eliminating danger through better highway
engineering. The results were pooled and made easily
available to authorities everywhere. And then the
paign got under way.
Like the original study it was carried broad
front The public was given course of education Traf
fc codes revised. New systems of police control
built up. And gradually the campaign began to be
effective People began to that auto traffic
irresistible uggernaut but something that could be brought
under control. The control deutschland
be reasonably confident that within few the death
toll will be got down to level which civilized community
can view with degree of equanimity.
Now all of that is pretty fair sample of what we call
the American way'-or, if you prefer. the democratic
way, the of free society-in operation.
II not campaign imposed from above Instead
developed in response to completely aroused and in
formed public opinion There censorship to keep
news of the situation from reaching the people, there was
repression to keep each from speaking his mind
about it there RECOMMENDATION to keep a of
solutions from being tried at once that process of
experimentation could Gull out the worthless
Instead there a pooling of brains, to speak;
uniting of the nations best thought and best effort And
because the program evolved in that way will stick
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-19
A BOOK A DAY
By BRUCE CATION

IL is mad imperialistic strug-
gle that grips Great Britain and
Italy IN the Near East these
days. It eenters largely on the
strategic Red Sea and the Sucz
canal which are of increasing
Importance both To the English
and to the aggressive II Duce.
The Italians are working for
consolidation of their African
empire and they are leaving no
stone unturned to uproot the
British in Arabia, in Palestine
and the Mediterranean gener-
ally. Some day the showdown
appears sure To come.
So points out rowing reporter
Ladislas Farago in book, Ara
bian Antic" (Sheridan House:
$3.50. 1t is a combination of
travelogue and acknowledgements
observation with a good meas
ure of adventure thrown in.
Mr.. Farago thinks the British
are due for some real trouble in
Arabia where the Italians are
exerting steady influence, The
Italians, he found on the other
hand. are having plenty of trou-
bic in Ethiopia.
Italy claims that Ethiopia has
been conquered, he explains, but
the truth is Italy is far from VIC
tor In the land of Halle Selassie.
The Italians control only the
towns and adjacent countryside.
All over the country bands of
native irregulars harass the in
vaders. More Italians have been
killed in these skirmishes than
were killed in the conquest it,
self. The "conquerors" can move
only in large forces. conveyed by
tank and armored cars, under
the protection of accommodating
planes.
Such is the picture today in
the Near East as one reporter
sees it.-P G. F.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-19
QUESTIONS TO les
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven of these
test questions Turn TO the
Woman's page for the answers.
/. Name the science that
treats Of plant life.
2. In which body Of water is
the Isle OF Man?
s. What is the name of the
furnace fitted with a bellows
used by blacksmiths
4. Where is the city of Dill
BOUT
5. Name the third book of the
Pentateuch.
6. What is the surface dis
lance from the South to the
North Pole?
7. When it Is Q o'clock a. m.
IN New York City. what time is
1t in London. England
s. Name the president OF the
Republic Of Peru.
@ What is the correct pro-
nunciation Of the word indis-
putable
10 What crop Is damaged by
the boil weevl
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-19
In 1896 Lexicon

word and phrase that have been used frequently
in connection with the dongs of the last three congresses
due for less conspicuous activity in the months
The word is must, applied to Legislation egis-
tve program offered by the executive of the govern
ment the TERMS rubber stamp applied to legislators
who in general did just about they told
pected to do by that executive
Speaker Bankhead of the house of representatives fol-
lowing talk with the president makes the statement that
there will be no must" legislation next session.
No must legislation means no rubber stamps
And somehow, in spite of the fact that all of
tonal problems solved and national plans for
che future are dim at points, his promise like
good omen.
Must has never been over-popuar word in Amer
ice, and rubber stamp is certainly compliment,
though its is in part mistaken.
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dent can run it as II it were MS
personal property without ask
ing anyone's advice He can es-
tablish II without asking advice
or authority. But If it were To
be made an army or naval func-
ton. congress would have 10 ap-
prove il and appropriate the
funds for it. And the less con-
gress has to do with this and all
other matters. apparently the
better the administration likes
II.
There the president can intro
duce into our colleges a vast
program OF military or aviation
training without so much as
by-your-leave from anyone.
But this is not the way Of re-
publican governments. Nor is il
the way Of wise governments. II
all smacks of the destruction
element OF haste-hurry. Hurry
to meet some mythical enemy
lowering somewhere off our
shores.
Therefore, without calling in
generals or sdmirals or other
experts. we shall rush off into a
wild aviation scramble, for some
purpose or other, only, some
years hence. or when we need
the planes. to be forced to un-
scramble the mess, as we are
now confronted with unscram-
bling the WPA mess and the
Social Security mess.
Copyright, 1882
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-19
Keeping Up w it'll The Law

wife opened the handkerchief
and found II stuffed with paper.
Mary Bimbo was sentenced
10 prison for obtaining money
under false pretenses. Said the
supreme court OF Illinois IN its
recent decision:
Any scheme whereby swim
dler wins the confidence Of his
victim and then cheats MIN out
Of his money by taking advan-
tage OF the confidence reposed
in HIM Is a confidence game.
The gist Of the crime Is the
obtaining OF the confidence Of
the victim by some false repre-
sentation or device"
Obviously Mary pulled the old
switching game" and switched
handkerchiefs when kuzsk was
not looking. koZak's childish
credulity Is no excuse for the
gypsys criminal conduct. In
fortunately this confidence rack
ct Is far more prevalent than IS
generally known. People VS.
Bimbo. Illinoisl
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CONFIDENCE GAMES

Barnum was right. II they do
not fail for one racket, they fall
for another.
kozsk visited Chicago from
the country, He stopped al the
doorway OF Mary Bimbo. a gypsy
fortune teller. She invited him
in and assured him that he
would die in nine days unless she
could do something about II.
First she had him roll pennies
around an egg Then she wanted
him TO wrap $1,000 in hand
kerchief and bring it with
rooster which she would sacri-
flee in his behalf.
Kozak returned with S6l5 IN
a handkerchief Mary killed the
rooster in a csbalistic rite. She
took the handkerchief with the
money and then returned Il,
SAYING. Pete. this Is your
money" and told him TO keep
il under his pillow without open
ing It for nine days.
On the eighth day koZaks
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-19
SCIENCE NEWS

No more dust on flIms Tor
miniature-cameramen to con-
tend with. A newly-discovered
method has been announced for
removing wee dust specks and
lint from the film. An ordinary
hard-rubber comb is used First
il is electrified by being rubbed
with a silk handkerchief. When
1t is brushed along the film. it
will pick up stray bits in the
form of a magnet.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-19

THURSDAY. JAN. 10, 1899


Benefic aspects seem to DOM
mate today although strongly
adverse influences are active.
The morning may be unfavora BILE
TO workers. The stars presage
advancement for labor as the
result of far-flung strikes and
other difficulties, with great in
crease in political strength.
Under this planetary govern
ment there should be a rising
tide of confidence IN American
business.
Aviation is under the most
promising sway. indicating prog
ress toward United States lead
ership in airplane development.
Women should benefit under
this rule of the stars which
promises them success. While
bitter competition with men is
foretold, there will be outstand-
ing a ttai n ments by college,
trained girls.
Victory for General Franco in
the Spanish war is predicted
soon, resulting in grave inter-
national complications.
In Canada the Opposition will
show increased strength. The
seers warn the United States to
beware of too close association
with the good neighbor, lest in
tmacy cause quarrels.
Congress is under an aspect
that breeds fear regarding the
nations finances. Conflicts of
opinion concerning government
expenditures will become more
extreme, but there is little hope
OF worthwhile economy.
Persons whose birthdate il is
nave the augury of a year of
better times, Many will be
helped by friends or relatives.
Children born on this day
probably will be clever and
original. These subjects of
Capricorn may have Aquarium
traits. Ma any are extremely
gifted
David Starr Jordan, American
educator and writer. was born
on this day 1851. Others who
have celebrated it as a birthday
include Edgar Allan Poe. poet,
1909, Robert E. Lee, Confeder-
ate general, 1907.
Copyright, 1887
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-19
MR.. fIXIT
He Fixes Things

To receive attention IN this col
umm Letters must give name ard
address OF writer Onlv initials
VIII DO published when requested
Mr.. Fixif: ! have heard that
the state boards children in pri-
Vate homes after the state II
appointed guardian. am inter
esfed In getting a child to take
care Of. 10 would you please tell
me where To 90 10 get informa-
tion about this a.? NJ. =. =,
The state has a boarding home
program for some OF It's Deepen
dent children You can get in
formation by calling the Pierce
County Welfare department.
Mr.. Fixit: A. borrowed $50
from n loan office and agreed To
pay same back In four monthly
payments of $3.50, making In all
$500. That means the interest
charged was $500. b. says
that A. was charged too much
interest for that $50. What do
YOU figure the percentage was:
v. SAYS II was 75 per cent more
than the state law calls for.
j. X.
Since II per cent. the states
legal interest rate for a year.
would be $40. the sum A. paid
for four months seems a bit ex-
orbitant - something like $50
per cent year as Mr.. Fixit fig
ures 1t. though he is no account
ant However. If A. had been
charged 300 per cent interest,
his only remedy in this state
would be to start civil lawsuit
10 recover the amount over II
per cent Usury is not a crime
in Washington.
MIR. fixit: II party who IN
employed by the WPA now had
done seasonal work at one Of the
fruit canneries prior to the last
of October, 1898, would she be
eligible for unemployment insur-
ance? MRS. l.. II.
She would not be eligible for
unemployment insurance now,
out of her regular employment
season, but at canning season
this year. II she is not able to
get back to work, she should be
eligible.
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- - 49,"
Aviation and national defense
are highly professional subjects.
Whether We need 1000 new
planes or $4,000 to defend US IS
2 matter FOR the experts in mill
tary and naval science. AS the
government spends a vast sum
Of money on the navy and the
army. one would suppose that
our experts in military and naval
aviation would be found there.
But Major Williams tells US
and it is his business 10 keep
informed about such matters.
that the experts OF the army and
navy have not been consulted.
This is a very disturbing and
shocking revelation. II the ex-
perts OF the army and navy have
not been consulted about this
grandiose plan TO train 20 600
pilots a year in our colleges,
then the question arises-who
is being consulted Who are
the experts And where did
they get to be experts ?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-19
BRIGHT MOMENTS
IN GREAT LIVES

Horace Greeley, one of the
greatest editors in the history
of American newspapers. was
often so engrossed in his work
that he would forget to eat. A
man visiting the office one
afternoon heard Greeley say:
Jonas. have l been to dinner ,"
you ought to know best; don't
know" Greeley then turned to
another and said. John, have l
been to dinner >" Il believe not"
the man replied, turning to an
other, Has he Tom - And they
all agreed Mr., Greeley had not
been to dinner, so he picked up
his hat and strolled out.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-19
, STORIES
IN STAMPS
The Coynons-Exporters
OF Turtles and Ponies
! . 49, . 49, 49, . .->-A 60 49,

RIDDING farewell to the new
world which he had discov-
cred for civilization, Columbus
hoisted his sails and turned toward
Spain on June, 1903. About 1870
miles northwest of Jamaica he
sighted a group of islands which
he called Las Tortugas. So was
recorded for geography the land
known chiefly today for its ex-
port of green turtles and ponies.
Las Tortugas are now the
Cayman Islands, dependency of
Jamaica. Situated in the Carib-
bean sea, the group consists OF
Grand Cayman, Little Cayman
and Cayman Brac. embracing an
area of l04 square miles. The
population rs approximately 5000.
Grand Cayman Is II miles long.
four TO seven miles wide. George
town is the capital.
Here Through the long lazy DAYS
OF the Caribbean the small popu-
la,ion devotcs itself largely to tur-
tie fishing, rope making. shipbuild-
ing. Rope and turtles and ponies
are the chief exports. Ships flying
flags from every section OF the
world drop anchor In Cayman'S
ports for these products.
The government OF this British
dependency is administered by a
commissioner. The governor OF
Jamaica appoints IS justices of the
peace. There are Is government
primary schools with spproxi-
mately 1000 registration and six
small private schools. The islands
have their own postage stamps,
one Of which is shown above, is
sued IN commemoraton OF the
25ih anniversary of the reign OF
the late King George v.
Scopyrishi 1858, NEA Service. Ine.l
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PULSE OF THE PUBLIC
ROOSEVELT SERVES
ALL HUMANITY

Editor. The Times: President
Roosevelt again pushes the but
ton that rings the bell His
message To congress on the state
of the nation emphasizes relig-
ion. democracy. and information
al faith. How audacious
Heretofore, religion d en- e d
even whispering Now we can
discuss religion and religions.
II is our humble opinion Presi-
dent Roosevelt, herein, has serv-
ed humanity inestimably
D. D. JONES,
Olympia.
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" ANTED.
SOME ANSWERS

There are stories going around
that the army and navy are
not in sympathy with the i'm
mense plans for war preparation
emanating from Washington. Is
this true or not I heard 1t
stated by navy men when last
years great naval plans were
before the senate that those
plans did not originate in the
navy II not. then where did
they originate?
The president is the command
er-in-chief of the navy. But the
navy belongs to the United
States of America. But as the
president is the immediate su-
perior he can impose commands
on the navy and enforce silence.
But congress owes duty 10 the
American people. Ii is the duty
OF congress to find out what the
army and navy really think
about these plans. No one has
a right to interpose himself be-
tween congress and the navy
and prevent the supply of tech
nical expert advice flowing from
the navy to congress when it
deals with national defense.
One newspaper. an ardent adj
ministration supporter, approves
the aviation program but asks
why the training of aviators is
to be turned over to the Ma
tional youth administration ?
The answer is quite simple. The
National Youth administration
is relief agency, The funds
for it come out of relief funds
which are in the hands of the
president. II and its funds are
not controlled by congress I'M
der the present set-up The
president can act as he chooses
without going to congress.
ONE-NAN
CONTROL
If it is put under the National
Youth administration, the presi-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-19
TONSORIAL TENORS

Under the aegis of Bill Hardy
Eyes. he operates a club. sin
cere effort is being made in
these precincts 10 form a New
York Chapter of the Society for
the Preservation and Encourage
ment of Barbershop Quartet
Singing in America.
There is such a national fra
ternity with its capital in Tulsa,
Oklahoma. where the boys take
their tonsorial tonsil-messages
seriously.
II has distinguished Glen
tele. too. for we're advised that
the roster OF the Soc. for the
Pres and Enc. of Barber shop
Quartet Sing in America IN
cludes former Secretary of Com
merce Daniel c. Roper. Thomas
Benton. Stanley Walker. Charles
Macarthur, Ben Hecht, Ward
Greene, Bugs Baer. Nino Mar
TIM and Lauritz Melchior.
All these worthless get engrav-
ed certificates of membership in
the mail and are accredited war
blers while waiting to get a
close shave and trim. IL is Bill
Hardy's ambition to corral as
many famous barbershop tenors
here.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-19
PRAISE FOR
DIR. BROWN

Editor, The Times: If ever
there was representative of the
Lords mercy who gave his all
for human kind it is DR.. Brown
He will miss his meals to ease
suffering and he spares no effort
but gives his time and energy
cheerfully and uncomplainingly.
1t is truly amazing how he can
give so much sympathy and I'M
derstanding.
He is truly piling up treasures
in Heaven. The poor people are
blessed to have him for their
doctor
MRS. CLAUS JOHNSON.
Ri. l, Box 219, Spanaway, Wn.
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PUBLICITY
APPRECIATED

Editor, The Times: The COM
mittee in charge of the National
Stamp Congress and Exhibit, the
members of the Tacoma Stamp
club, and the officers Of the
American Stamp association wish
to thank your paper for the won
derful spirit of cooperation shown
in giving the stamp exhibit held
in Tacoma on Jan. 8, Z. and s,
1889, the publicity you did.
FRANK NJ. KELLOGG,
Secretary National Stamp
Congress and Exhibit.
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John T. Flynn

Major Al Williams. aviation expert, writing in the
Howard papers, puts his finger very sgnfl-
cant and fact in the current flow of about
armament mans which are being formed in Washington.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-19
ONF-NfAN
CONTROL

If it is put under the National
Youth administration. the presi-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-01-19
IN NEW YORK

NEW YORk-We subway rid
ers would be aces at snowy st.
Moritz.
If we are TO believe Reidar An
derson. the ski king of Norway,
New York strap-hangers are po-
tential champs on skis. The per-
feet balance that subway sar-
dimes acquire. says Anderson, is
what a perfect skier needs and
he's surprised there aren't more
of us on skis.
No town in the world, adds
this winter sports hero, affords
such opportunity to attain equl-
librium. For in crowded sub
ways, trolleys. busscs and Il"
lines, man or woman needs
ability and training TO stand up
under all those bumps, sway
ings, sudden starts and stops.
So there's new one for Goth
am jewellers. They've been get
ting ski practice all these years
and didn't know it
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To receive attention IN this col
umn letters must give name ard
address OF writer Only initials
viii 90 published uhen requested
Evening star., 1939-01-14
D. A. r. Unit Plans
Reception to Honor
Mrs. Houghton

The Continental Danes Chapter
Daughters of the American Revo-
luton, has completed plans for a
reception in honor of Mrs. Arthur c
Houghton, State corresponding Sec
retary, who is member of the
chapter, and the State officers to
be held February II at the Thomas
Circle Club.
Mrs. John Morrison Kerr, regent,
will serve as delegate to the con-
gress in April, and Mrs. Edmund
Brady, vice regent, sand Mrs. Arthur
C. Houghton have been elected
alternates.
Eleanor Wilson Chapter met Mon
day evening with Mrs. Lawson M
Fuller, with Mrs Floyd Wirsing as
eisting hostess. Mrs. David H. Bald
win, State vice regent of Vermont
was a guest and gave an account
of the chapter house and D. A. R
activities of her State. Mrs. Geof-
frey Creyke, State chairman o1
the Americanism Committee, anc
Mrs. John A. Massey, State chair.
man of the Museum Committee, also
spoke.
X X X
Dorothy Hancock Chapter was en-
tertained at lunch at the Raleigh
Hotel by Mrs. H. Chester MerWin
Mrs. Louis B. Montfort, Mrs. 10 v
Morgan and Mrs. D. D. Morrison
Gilbert S. Underwood, architect, wa.
guest speaker.
Evening star., 1939-01-14
To Entertain

Mrs. Henry Parsons Erwin and
her sister, Mrs. David Saint Pierre
Gaillard, will entertain at mother
and daughter" luncheon Monday at
the Mayflower Hotel following Mrs.
ToWnsend's musicale. The luncheon
will be in honor of Mrs. James
Rowland Lowe of Grand Rapids,
Mich, who is visiting her mother.
Mrs. James E. Ives, at the Shore
ham Hotel.
Miss Barbara Henning. debutante
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Sears Henning, and Miss Alice Cow
lin, a student at National Park Col
lege, are motoring to Annapolis to-
day and will spend the week end
with Miss Margaret Weems, another
of the seasons debutantes, and her
parents, Comdr. and Mrs. P. v. H.
Weems, at their Annapolis home.
Miss Henning and Miss .Cowlin
will attend Cornelia Otis SINNERS S
recital there today.
Miss Elizabeth Ogilby. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. r. Ogilby,
was hostess at a dancing and sup
per party at the Shoreham last eve
Evening star., 1939-01-14
Council Formed 10 Foster
Better Livinq Conditions

A Southeast Neighborhood Coun-
Gil to foster better living conditions,
mental and physical, has been
formed by more than Is social, re-
ligious and civic organizations, 1t
was announced today.
Four standing committees, author
lied at the organization meeting
Thursday night at Friendship House,
will be named by Miss Anne Flan-
ders on housing, recreation, adjust
ment and health. She will also ap-
point a nominating committee to
suggest permanent officers.
THE problem of the young people
in the Southeast" said the Rev.
George Bennett of the Wilson
Methodist Church, chairman of the
committee on organization, 'is most
serious. In my opinion, the first
problem for us to tackle is how to
help them avoid delinquency and
grow up into useful citizens"
The council, it was announced,
will be affiliated with seven other
neighborhood councils in the Dis
trict. which are sponsored by the
Washington Council of Social Agen.
cies.