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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-29
lin the Evening They
Succumb More Easily

For look about under every stone, lest
orator bite u.s."
Already this warning old and popular proverb
when Arisophanes put it in play 400 before Christ
But it is just true today it then. We are all
IN constant danger of being bitten by orators.
Never before in the history of the world has been
important that the great of plain people of the world
should think. For in their hands today lies the future
No government today, be it party dictatorship,
public limited monarchy afford to rule in the face
of the opposition of the of its people, Dictator
ships thrive today not against the will of the people, but
by directing that will.
Thus every American ought to remember in connection
with anything he reads but especially in connection with
anything he hears Walt Whtmans plea Resist much,
obey te" For it is the spoken word that breaks down
most easily his resistance and by baerng down the
part of the thinking mind opens the foodgaes of instinct
to the tides of passion.
The spoken word has soothing magic and sympa-
flannemouthed windbag whose words if reduced cold
type later be to be and empty
rhetoric.
Adolph Htlers "Mein Kampf" has no more Illuminating
than that in which he describes his oraorca
technique For instance Hitler reduced such fine point
the art of whipping up houghess passion his audiences
that he held his agtatona meetings during the day.
I'm the morning and during the day mems will
power revots with highest energy against attempt at be-
ing forced under anothers will and anothers opinion he
wrote I'm the evening however, they succumb easily
to the dominating force of stronger will
Now that is where the writer is at disadvantage
What he writes the reader may read in his home
unstirred by music and banners and at o'clock in the
morning, after bad night, at that
Yet it is handicap which the written word gladly
cepts. For even in world hag-rdden by hyseria much
needed people who willing read consider and
think. Even there all too who will Jump
their hind legs at the first sound of persuasive and
cry out an obedient and unthinking "Hooray!'
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-29
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can YOU answer seven Of these
test questions Turn TO the
Woman's page for the answers.
/. Is the sun star
.. Name the manager OF the
New York Giants baseball club.
5. Can a naturslized American
citizen be elected TO the l. 5.
senate
4. Who is chief OF the United
States army air corps
5. What is the correct pro-
nuneiauon OF the word sutoma-
ton
8. When it is y o'clock
(E.S.T.) in New York city. what
time is it in London. England
Z. Name the capital Of the
Republic of Colombia.
S. On what island is the train
ing camp of the Chicago Cubs
baseball club
q. For which government
agency do the initials SEC
stand
10. Where is the island Of
Falster?
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Continued from Page One)
the United States. Since they
enjoy 80 per cent advantage
due to the great purchasing
power of the dollar in comparison
with the mark, they can make a
sweet profit despite Morgen-
thau's ruling. Moreover. mas
much as most German imports
are on the free list, the % per
cent countervailing duty is not
prohibitive.
The secretary of the treasury
would discover how unavailing
his penalty was if he dicta-
phoned conferences between
American producers and Hitlers
traders at the German embassy.
The latter-one week after
the Morgcnthau slap on the
wrist placed an order for 49,
600. 900 pounds of lard. 10000
900 tons of dried fruit and 555,-
600 metric tons of wheat.
Despite their deep and last
ing political enmity. Vice
President Garner wants TO
avoid an open clash with
President Roosevelt. The No.
2 man has neatly lodged a
showdown in several close
senate votes.
The Texan could have broken
the tie on the Wheeler amend
ment requiring affirmative con-
gressional approval of presiden-
tial reorganization orders, but he
didn't, although he was within
a few feet Of the chamber at the
time He might have had 10
break another tie on reconsider
alton if Dennis Chavez of New
Mexico-a close friend of the
V. p, incidentally - had not
switched over TO the White
House ranks.
Garner has not divulged his
attitude on the question Of dele
eating such authority TO the
chief executive. but IL is known
he doesn't like the idea. How
ever. if put to the test, he would
probably have lined up with the
White House on the theory that
il would be unwise TO split openly
on such a comparatively trivial
issue.
If there must be a fight, ne
thinks il should be waged on
more solid grounds But and
so he was told-had he backed
F. y. r. on this question. ne
would have lost support among
conservatives inside and outside
congress who regard him as
their 1910 champion. Therefore
he ducked.
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WPA No SOLUTION
To OUR DIFFICULTIES

Editor. The Times: Our crea-
tor has given TO man special
talents. To one the art of
painting. to another the ability
to invent others. exceptional
business ability. To some, rare
ability to compose music. You
can buy a musical composition
at any music store. But If YOU
receive pay for playing that
music you must pay a royalty
to syndicate, though the COM
poser may have been dead for a
century. They have little IN
vested. They produce nothing
and retard rather than promote
sales. What right has a mon
opoly got to force the public TO
pay tribute for the gifts God
has given 70 humanity?
We have between so and so
billion dollars in tax exempt
securities. One of the Rookie
fellers died and left an estate
of $4,000. 600 and S4s.000. 900
of il was invested in tax exempt
securities upon which not one
dime Of tax was imposed. We
must pay tax even on the
ba hies' milk and II we buy
package Of cigarets we pay
tax on tax.
Nearly all economists agree
that the cause OF unemploy-
ment is due 10 the lack Of pur-
chasing power. A good farmer
knows that ne must maintain
the fertility Of the soil by put
ting hack into the soil fertilizer
a portion Of what ne takes
from the soil. otherwise the soil
becomes impoverished and will
no longer produce. All business
derives its profit from produc-
ton Due TO cheaper and II
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-29
CONCENTRATED WEALTH
BLAMED FOR L. $. ILLS

Editor, The Times: We are in
the 10th year of panic. or bust
ness depression. This is the
elimination of series of break
downs Of increasing length and
severity. Our wealth is coneen-
trating in the hands of fewer
men every year. These few are
an organized minority controll-
ing our wealth. calling them
selves the Associa ton of Manu-
facturers (Which is their consti-
tutional right, controlling, maxi
ing or breaking the lives of
those of us who must work, by
releasing or Withholding the
lifeblood of our economic sys-
TEN. . | refer to the currency,
printed by and belonging TO the
government of this people, con-
trolled by these combinations
and individuals in restraint Of
recovery
These conservatives do not
approve of liberal government
intent on initiating a new era
of social and economic justice
and progress. government
that whatever its faults and
mistakes. is trying to bring our
horse and buggy economic
system and "soapbox statesman
ship up to date, and to make
congress realize, that. while a
circus is entertaining, now is
not the time or place for one.
The depression is not solved,
the monopohes and privately
owned banks and holding COM
panies of our outworn profit
system, who are the cause of
this mess will continue TO cause
it. if not regulated.
Truly, as VIM. James said,
speaking of the moneyed class,
Our fear of poverty has made
towards of us all and is our
worst social ILL.,"
o. B. GERMOND.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-29
LESSONS IN ENGLISH
By W. l. GORDON

Words often misused: Do not
say. I'VE had glorious time
Say. I'VE had a delightful time.
Glorious means illustrious.
grand. noble. He related many
glorious deeds Of this hero"
Often mispronounced: Cuckoo.
Pronounce kook-oo, first 90 as
in cook. second 90 as in too,
accent first syllable.
Often misspelled: Souvenir.
Observe the four novels.
synonyms: Doubtful, dubious,
equivocal, questionable, uncer-
tain. undetermined.
Word study: Use a word
three times and il is yours
Let US increase our vocabulary
BY mastering one word each
day. Today's word: Sinew:
that which supplies strength or
power. pronounce sin-u, ! as
in sin. u as in cube, accent first
eyilable). The bodies OF men,
munitions, and money, may
justly be called the sinews of
war. Sir w. Raleigh.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-29
HOROSCOPE
THURSDAY, MARCH 80, 1889

Until late today the planetary
aspects are unimportant. accord
ing to astrology. Routine mat
tiers should occupy attention. In
these days nothing should be
neglected. the seers admonish,
since the world is in a ferment
that may affect great and small.
Decisions and ginnines
should be postponed under this
CONFORMATION. II is unwise TO
extend the scope of ordinary con-
Germs.
Opinions today may be en-
phstic and illogical. Inclination
to criticize every one else while
doing little oneself may be strong
in both men and women.
There Is a promising sign for
the evening when association
with persons Of power or influ-
ence should be fortunate. Il is
lucky date for bsnquets and pub
lie meetings at which distln-
Euished speakers appear.
Favors may be cheerfully ex-
tended while this planetary gov
eminent continues. Even letters
of introduction may be lucky.
Secretaries to public officials
msy be less forbidding than
usual.
Good fortune should reward all
who seek employment which is
dependent upon the decision Of
an executive. This is Gate
10 do and TO dare
Girls may expect little romance
under this CONFORMATION.
Inclination TO gamble will be
strong. despite legal bans Specu-
lation viii tempt many. but
warning is given that stocks will
fluctuste sharply and losses will
be frequent.
Persons whose birthdate i is
have the augury OF a year Of sue
cess that is the reward for long
industry. Promotions for en-
ployes are forecast
Children born on this day may
be mentally and physically eour-
ageous. The subjects OF this
sign Of Aries are likely 10 be en-
thusiastic and industrious. Many
reach success because Of VISION
which assures faith in the future.
Copyright, 1881
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-29
HOW CAN ! ~?
BY ANNE ASHLEY

@. How can l prolong the life
of an old broom that has become
hard and stubby?
A. Cut away one or more Of
the lower rows of stitching,
leaving one or two of the upper
rows intact. This will permit a
spread to the broom by reieas-
ing the straw.
@. How can I treat clothes
which have been scorched while
ironing?
A. Plunge the clothes al once
into cold water. Allow TO re-
main for "a hours and by that
time the marks will have dis
appeared. This treatment must
be done Immediately after the
scorch.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-29

TREY did their work so well and
promptly that they were able
to file their report before the
legislature adjourned May l.
Even II they had not been so
minded. there was no money 10
pay salaries and expenses over
a long period. The quicker they
finished the quicker they could
get back to their own affairs.
How scarce money was IN
those DAYS is indicated by the
report of Auditor Bigelow at
the end of the first fiscal year.
The entire amount received by
the state ire surer was
Si46.61. paid in nearly equal
proportions by King, Island,
and Thurston counties. The
other counties were delin-
quent, owing the territory
S1.OSO.56.
The salary OF the treasurer.
William Cook. was based on =
percentage ID the collections
and disbursements. His IN
come the first year was &S.SS.
Among the other territorial
officers was Charles p. Mason.
brilliant young man from
Rhode Island, the first secre-
tary of state. He also was act
ing governor while Gov. Stevens
was out of the territory.
The first territorial dele
gate 10 congress was Column
bus Lancaster. n native Of
Ohio who had settled in Clark
county. He was the first chief
justice under the Oregon pro-
fisional government. He aban-
doned the legal profession to
settle on farm in Lewis
county and from there went
to congress.
The first territorial supreme
court was composed of Edward
Lander, chief justice; Victor
Monroe and o. B. McFadden, as
sociate justices.
Judge Lander was high type
of jurist who let nothing inter-
fere with what he believed was
the law. He precipitated the
controversy over the right of the
territorial executive to declare
martial law.
He was arrested on the
bench by order of Gov. Stev-
ems and i'm turn imposed fine
on the governor for contempt
of court. Exercising his own
authority, Gov. Stevens par
doned himself.
Judge Monroe was a distin-
guished jurist, but got in wrong
with the administration at the
national capital and was re-
moved by President Pierce. BE
died a year later.
Judge Obidiah McFadden COM
bined the qualities of an able
lawyer and kindly qualities of a
good neighbor.
The supreme bench Of terri
tory and state has never been
more honored than it was in The
service of the three distinguished
jurists who constituted the first
court.
TO Be Continued)
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Precipitation beaded his fore
head. He could stand it no
longer. He jumped up and ran.
Putnam calmly pinched out
the fuse, leaned back and
laughed until his sides ached.
You're exactly as brave as l
took you to be he shouted.
But there's nothing in the
barrel but onions
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IT Members in First
Legislature
Money Was Scarce
But Ideals High
Territorial Income sI46;
Treasurer's Salary, $5.53
Early Jurists Honored
Supreme Bench
As Allen Weir tells the story.
n the members Of the first ter
ritorial legislature were men
particularly well qualified. They
were important and distinguished
because they were the first IN
their line. They took their duties
seriously. They were men Of high
ideals. They believed in the fu-
ture of the territory and even
at that early day were looking
forward TO the statehood that
y the inspiration for the s0th
anniversary which Tacoma ceie-
brates this summer.
The territorial legislature was
composed Of two bodies Leg
islative Council" of nine men,
bers. corresponding to the pres
ent state senate, and the House
of Representatives, with is MEM
bers. In the record of the cleo
ton. the following well-known
names appear on the council
roster:
Clarke county D. F. Bradford
and William H. Tappan.
Lewis and Pacific-Seth Cat
lin and Henry Miles.
Pierce and King - Lafayette
Balch of SteilacoOm. and George
y. McConaha. of Seattle.
Thurston-Daniel r. Bigelow
and B. F. Yantis.
Island and Jefferson-Wm. P.
Sayward.
The house members included
the following. whose names are
equally as well known today as
those of the members Of the
upper house:
Clarke county F. A. Cheno-
weth, H. r. Crosbie, A. J. Bolon,
J. D. Biles.
Island - S. D. Howe, D. F.
BroWnfield
King A A. Denny.
Lewis - Fl. .. Huntington,
John r. Jackson.
Pacific-A. L. LeWes, Jacob
Schudder
The latter died before the
legislature assembled. Henry
T. Fuster was elected 10 fill
the vacancy and he also died
before taking his seat. The
third man, James {. Strong
served through the session.
Pierce NJ, Chapman, H. c.
Mosely, L. F. Thompson.
Thurston - David Shelton. l..
D. Durgin, c. H. Hale, Ira Ward.
In joint session the legislator
appointed officers:
Territorial printer. J. w. WI
ley; treasurer, William Cook. IL
brarian. b f. Kendall; auditor,
Daniel r. Bigelow
Because there were not
enough competent men to fill
the offices, Mr.. Bigelow con-
tinued to hold his seat in the
legislature. He also was elect
ed prosecuting attorney in his
district and later added the
duties of treasurer and county
superintendent of schools.
The first petition received by
the legislature was that of Will
liam Robertson. who asked TO
be designated pilot on Puget
Sound, The first bill passed by
the body was House Bill No. l,
authorizing the appointment of
a commission to codify the laws
OF the territory.
We're Edward Lander, Victor
Monroe and William Strong
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-29

ing the right to choose his own
weapons.
When the time arrived, Put
nam was calmly sitting by a
powder keg to which slow fuse
had been attached. He told the
Redcoat to Join him. Putnam
then lit the fuse.
The British officer watched
the sputtering fuse with horror.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-29
MR.. fIXIT
He Fixes Thing.

To receive attention IN this COLI
unn letters must sive name ana
address OF writer Oniy initials
vii De published when requested
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LIGHT

Continued from Page One)
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GUNPONDER DUEL.

A rare sense Of humor prob
ably inspired General Israel Put
nam. revolutionary war hero, to
choose a unique way of settling
an argument with British
army officer
The Redcoat. a prisoner on
parole. challenged Putnam to a
duel. Putnam accepted. reserv-
Evening star., 1939-10-13
4 A j
' @ 9 8
= A K 6 3 4
= K j 2

Tie D1uUINR.
Jacoby Schenken Burnstone You
~ IA Pass CO
What do you bid? (Answer to-
morrow
(Released by the Bell Syndicate, Inc)
Evening star., 1939-10-13
TwizzIer Answer

Six shadows will be cast by the
poles. The two poles not connected
by the wires with the lights will
cast two shadows each while the
other two will cast only one each
because the lights are in line with
them.
Evening star., 1939-10-13
Robbery on the Fly
OMAHA M

OMAHA, Nebr. R-New crime
wrinkle motorized purse snatching.
Mrs. Ethel Leighty said . car drew
Evening star., 1939-10-13
Partners Should Cooperate

Partners Should Cooperate
The business double of an opposing
bid of one in suit is known as a
"co-operative" double. In order to
illustrate what is meant by this CO.
operative double, let's glance at to-
days hand.
East, dealer.
Neither side vulnerable.
vsse2
<764
4 A J 085
HAJloss N =
<J3 = K 952
= K92 %Q43
AKQ7e542
<AQ8
%76
The bidding:
East South West North
~ IA Dbl. Pass
East's opening one-heart bid was
sound, and South's one-spade over
call was fully justified. AS for West,
his hand indicated four sure trump
tricks plus the club king and the
knowledge that his partner would
hold at least two tricks defensively.
Therefore, Vests hand indicated
practically sure set and his double
was correct. But here is where East
failed to cooperate.
Experience has shown that it is the
height of folly to leave In q busi-
ness double Of one when void in the
opponents suit. For one thing, the
opponents must have the majority OF
the trumps. For another, it is i'm
possible to lead through declarer's
trumps. Thus East should undoubt-
edly have taken out the double
by bidding his other suit, In which
event the pair could then have con-
tinued to their easy game in hearts.
AS it was, South managed to make
his one-spade contract, due largely
to the fact that at no time could
. East lead trump.
X X
Yesterday you were the dealer
and held:
4 Al
vQ93
K654
%KJ2
Answer: Your correct bid Is one no.
trump. In spite of the fact that you
have a f1ve-card diamond suit, the
bidding of this hand will probably
develop better following one no.
trump opening than a diamond
opening
Score 100 per cent for one no.
trump; 10 per cent for one diamond.
Question No. 283.
You are Howard Schenken's part
!ner today and hold:
Ak
~xxx
<xxx
KQxxxx
The bidding:
Jacoby Schenken Burnstone You
= ~ IA Pass CD
What do you bid? (Answer to-
morrow)
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The Four Aces. will be pleased to
answer letters from readers If a
stamped {3-cent, self-addressedj enve-
lope is inclosed with each communica-
tion addressed to the Four Aces, care
Of The Evening Star.
If you desire the pocket outline of
the Four Aces system Of contract bridge.
Aces. care care Of The EVENING Star. ' a
stamped (3-cent). self addressed large
size envelope and you will receive an
outline without any charge.
Evening star., 1939-10-13

The Four Aces. will be pleased to
answer letters from readers If a
lope is inclosed with each communica-
tion addressed to the Four Aces. care
Of The Evening Star.
If you desire the pocket outline of
the Four Aces system Of contract bridge
send with your request to the Four
Aces, care of The Evening Star. a
stamped (3-cent). self-addressed large
Z outline without any charge.
Evening star., 1939-10-13
jolly Polly
A Little Chat on English
BY JOS. J. FRISC

BY JOS. J. FRISCH.
T. c. C-"Not one in ten realizes
1t" is the correct form, not Not
one in ten realize it," The subject
Is one, therefore the verb must be
Evening star., 1939-10-13
Winning Contract
By THE FOUR ACES.

David Bruce Burnstone, Merwin D. Maier.
Oswald Jacoby. Howard Schenken, world s
leading team-of-four. inventors Of the
system that has beaten every other sys-
tenn in existence
Evening star., 1939-10-13

up beside her as she was walking.
One youth stayed at the wheel while
another jumped out and grabbed
her purse. Then the two drove
away.
Evening star., 1939-11-14

All-in-one foundations
loce bust; twin control las
tex; talon closing; sizes
"a to 4Ox. l5-in. eirdIe
with twin control lostex;
boned front. l6-in. high
woistIine eirdle; cloth back.
Sizes 26 to g..
Foundations, Third Floor.)
Evening star., 1939-11-14

Royon crepes! Royon transparent vel
vets With tuckIne. seauins, bug lie beod-
ing. vol lace One piece, fitted jacket,
bolero models. Block, Chinese tee, brown,
aqua, stone blue. Sizes II to 20.
SAMPLE DRESSES, mostly sizes 10. II,
IA; black and colors
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-08
AUTOMOBILE TAX NOT
DUE IN ADVANCE

Contrary to a former statement, the
1910 personal property tax on auto
mobiles need not be paid by motorists
in order to secure their new automo-
bile tags provided that the tags are
secured before March 31st.
This change of thought resulted
from a ruling handed down by Judge
Samuel K. Dennis, of Baltimore and
interpretated by William L. Anderson,
deputy attorney general. The ruling
held that the new law, recently pass
ed by the Legislature, provided that
all personal taxes, due and owing on
the automobile, must be paid before
tags could be issued.
Under the new calendar year tax
law, taxes for 1910 are not due and
owing until April LIST, therefore can
not be demanded for tags issued be-
fore that date. The Commissioner of
Motor Vehicles will have to issue tags
before that date because they must
be placed on automobiles not later
than March 31st.
This ruling does not exempt motor
lists from paying their 1889 personal
property tax and those who apply for
tags must have their applications per-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-08
Printed Word Great
Influence Over Mind
CONTINUED from Page 81

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