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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-04
HOROSCOPE
WEDNESDAY. SEPT. 4


This Is an unimportant day In
planetary influence, but benefic
aspects rule. There may be
errors of Judgment or even
treachery under this direction of
the stars.
Heart and Home: Practical
matters should occupy attention
today. 1t Ia fairly lucky for
signing leases or contracts.
Average results may be expect
ed In most activities. Girls may
expect mild romance. 1t is a
favorable date for starting saw
ings accounts or for balancing
the family budget. Preparation
Of food 80 a. To procure the
most nourishment at the least
expense should command atten-
ton from women young and old.
Business Affairs: Engineers
and contractors, a. well as
manufacturers. should pursue
work energetically all through
the autumn In which fair profits
are assured. The stock market
may tempt many to speculate,
but the stars presage fluctua-
tions of unexpected variation.
The wise will save their money.
Bankers are under a sway pre-
saying many financial problems.
Many lines of trade will be
stimulated by vast government
expenditures.
National Issues: Free speech
will become a subject for conten-
ton as war developments cause
extreme watchfulness to prevent
fifth column influences. Warn
ing is given that liberal ideas
will be suspected although those
whA harbor them are truly pa
tri6tic. As political campaigns
progress much false interpreta-
ton Of platform planks will be
disseminated. The stars fore
cast clever and surprising meth
DDS OF turning votes from one
party to another.
International Affairs: The u.
S. navy is to engage In incidents
Of far-reaching Importance. Ac-
tivity In the Pacific ocean win
be marked by sudden move
ments. The loss OF a warship
is indicated this month. Autumn
storms will be severe and winds
Of great velocity are forecast.
Japan Is to manifest q spirit OF
aggression that brings about
strategies and potential conflict
Persons whose birthdate II is
have the suglfry OF a year Of
advancement Love affairs and
family connections viii be for
tunate- Promotions for the en-
ployed are prognesticated.
Children born on this day
probably viii be poised and dig
nified- They win be good-temp-
cred, intelligent and artistic with
marked ability in practical mat
terz.
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phone and Telegraph Co. and the
National City bank, both having
important properties in Spain.
were waiting on the Spanish
border, trying to get in. Franco
refused to let them in until he
received recognition from United
States.
These companies had visions
of their huge investment falling
into the hands of Hitler, as Ger
man technicians were already
repairing the exchanges and TAX
ing over partial operation.
So the state department under
Roosevelt acted as 1t did under
Hoover and Coolidge and moved
to protect American information
alists. Recognition of Franco
YVES considered the only means
Of securing their safety.
The new Spanish head still re-
fused to let representatives of
the companies in unless he was
subsidized with loan from the
u. S. government of SIS, $50, 900
to purchase cotton from this
country. This money was loaned
them by the government through
the Import Export bank.
Spain's poor people needed this
cotton, perhaps. but they will
not pay any taxes to this gov
eminent We have a population
Of approximately 20 million OF
poor people here who could
have used a large portion of this
cotton This sale Of cotton did
not help the share troopers who
raised it.
No power on earth can equal
that Of money. We boast of our
democracy. yet who elects our
departments and bureaus In
many states citizens of voting
age cannot vote because they are
unable to pay the poll tax
In the state Of Texas, a num-
Der Of young men volunteered to
join the army. but were rejected
because Of malnutrition, slow
starvation Healthy persons, Of
course, viii be conscripted with
out cost o. o. MORRIS.
RI 5, Box 166. Tacoma.
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QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven Of these
test questions? Turn to the
Woman's page for the answers
1. Is Ernest Hemingway q fic-
tional character. an author, or
wealthy manufacturer
2. From which country did the
United states purchase the vir-
gin islands?
3. What IL ophthalomogy7
4 ID the planet Neptune larg-
er or smaller than the Earth?
5. The United States still does
or does not recognize the Poiisn
ambassador In Washington
8. Which president was Oldest
when he was inaugurated;
Z. Which 10 the second Oldest
college in the United States?
& Which naval commander
won the Battle Of Lake Eric
.. The jefferson fiye-cent coin
has q likeness Of jefferson on
one side; what Il on the other!
10. Name the author Of the
famous novel, Quo ysdiG
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SAYS q. s. AIDED
FRANCO IN SPAIN

Editor, The Times: I wish to
compliment J. P. Nelson for
giving US summary Of the Ger
man empire and at the same
time wish to call attention to
the help United States gave
Franco in Spain.
Precisely when Roosevelt was
urging more international back
bone against Hitler and when the
dictstors were menacing Glib
ralter via Frances forces in
Spain; on the Tuesday of the
week Franco was' recognized,
Spanish Ambassador de los Rios
called upon the president and
received definite assurance that
recognition OF Franco by United
States would not be considered
until Roosevelt's return from
Warm Springs.
Four days later. the state de-
partment had recognized Franco
and the once serene de los Rios
had joined the growing ranks Of
political exiles from United
States
Between these two dates some
very interesting events took
place. One was the representa-
tives Of the international Tele-
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Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes Thinus

To receive stssntfon N this col
umn lstters mus give name and
address q writer Only initials
VII Be published vhsn requested
mr.. Fixit: Please tel me
what aay or nate me Steamship
SIS. stavengerfjord arrived IN
New York IN December, 1878.
MRS. A ".
You could write 10 the near
est office Of the steamship line.
which would be in Seattle. or to
Transatlantic Steamship Arriv-
ais. $50 Fifth ave, New York
City. which keeps records Of ar
rivals back a. far a. 1906.
Mr.. Fixit; / have = problem
/ hope you can solve for me.
Some time ago we had n Persian
cat that had fIeas. We kept her
In the basement 1T night. She
slept on top Of the furnace when
II was not 20 hot. II had sand
on top. Part of our basement
has n dirt floor. Now we have
no more cat but there still are
fieas In the basement. DO you
know Of some spray or what
can I do to rid the basement.
{. r.
There Is only one sure way Of
eliminating fleas. That Is by
complete fumigation. which Is
done best by professional. You
can find one under ''Fumigating"
in the directory.
You can clean the sand off the
top of the furnace and replace
II, but getting the floor of the
basement cleaned up by your
self Is another problem. Since
you can't soak IL down very
well when II is partly dirt. you
might have the best luck with
scalding water. First clean out
and burn all rubbish and saw
dust. Scrubbing with strong
soap and water is best for other
parts Of the house or the fin
ished part of the basement.
Gasoline would be good any
where else but you would be
risking the house and your lives
If you tried 1t In the basement.
MIR. Fixit: 1 was born In Hill
town. Penn. Where should 1
write for my birth certificate?
j. s.
Write to the State Registrar,
Harrisburg, Penn.
Mr.. Flxit; Do you happen to
know of any people In the city
who do carpet weaving In their
homes: ! refer to those aside
from professional manufacture
ers. MRS. NJ. p.
Mrs. Pearl Britton Lees. at
$500 So. 10th at. Is in touch
with most of the home weavers
In Tacoma and can find a num-
Der of rug weavers for you.
Mr.. Fixit: Someone asked
about the Tacoma Junior Racing
Pigeon club. He can find the
president, Bud Petersen. Mt 1853
So. 4lst vt. SECRETARY.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-04

Then There Was That
Alabama Affair
When Britain Whipped the
Devil Round . Stump
U. S. Almost Owned
British Columbia
But Congress Wouldn't
Be Fooled Twice
THOUGH the issue viii con-
n tinue to be sharply debated.
Il does not take a prophet nor
the son OF a prophet to predict
that before the European mess
is cleaned up the United States
win be directly committed to the
side Of Great Britain. Whether
il Is done by a subterfuge that
whips the devil around a stump,
as Great Britain aided the South
in the Civil war. or whether we
do 1t honestly. doesn't matter
we are going to do 1t.
The thought that we may adopt
the subterfuge method and set
an example TO other nations Of
how to wiggle out of interns-
tional agreements, recalls what
happened on that other occasion
when the shoe was on the other
foot and Great Britain tried a
bit of sleight-of-hand perform
ance intended to insure the VIC
tory Of the South In the Civil
war. In case you don't remem-
Der, that was the Alabama
affair.
Though Great Britain had
agreed 70 remain neutral In
the conflict between the North
and the South. that natien
gave n great deal of aid and
comfort 10 the South. The rea-
son was that English capital
had invested one billion one
hundred million dollars In Con-
federate bonds.
II the southern armies were
victorious, the bonds would be
paid IN full; II the battle went
the other way, and 1t looked
very much then as If it might,
the bonds would be worthless.
So, as has been the case In
every other war and Is one of
the strong influences In the
present instance, the profit
motive outweighed all other
considerations. British yards
began to build battleships for
the South. The most notable
product of this trickery wss
the Alabama
The Alabama was launched in
the spring of 1862. Capt. Ra-
phael Semmes and "a young
Confederate naval officers were
on hand to take over. In the
meantime official Great Britain
had been thinking about what
might happen If the North
should win and demand repris-
ais for mixing in the fight and
on the wrong side of the fence.
The government refused to turn
the vessel over to Capt. Semmes
but figured out a way to do it
indirectly.
Without registration or name
and known only as No. 200, that
being the number of her launch
ing, the vessel sailed for an
island in the Azores in cam
mand of British Jmerchant
captain. Capt. Semmes and his
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STATED by the differences would
meet early the next morning.
They thought 1t most likely that
the two houses would adopt the
conference report the same day
and give a green light to the
war department.
But the day dragged on and
no conference was arranged.
Finally, after a flood of press
inquiries and entreaties from
downtown Washington, the con-
ference's date was set-but for
tomorrow wednesday,. Five
days were lost.
Immediately upon receipt of
official advice that the bill has
been passed and signed by the
president, the war department is
prepared to let numerous con-
tracts totaling millions of dol
lars. While congress debated
they were not idle. They are
all set.
Note: Some congressman de-
voted the Labor day week end
to the first rest they have had
In many weeks. Most avoided
going to their homes even in
nearby states. In recent times,
when they have appeared at
their point Of origin. they have
been repeatedly chagrined by
the constant question, Why
aren't you in Washington work
ing on our defense program ,"
With their own elections only
few weeks away. the represen-
tatives are In a quandary as to
how to campaign. The people
don't want them home.
They will make no formal an
nouncement but the three ma
tionwide broadcasting systems
are relaxing their election year
regulations on political speeches
as the result of the national
emergency.
Ordinarily the political con-
ventions in presidential election
years and the adjournment Of
congress in other campaign
years mark the end of free radio
time for congressman and the
Inauguration of com er ial
charges for broadcast time used
in the campaigns.
Radios puzzle of 1910. how
ever, has become the question
Of whether to charge commercial
advertising rates for broadcasts
by officials during the current
controversies on Capitol Hill.
Network practice in Washington
provides that any congressman
who requests radio time viii be
accorded an opportunity to
broadcast as soon as it can be
arranged and without any cost
prior to the formal campaign
Solution Of the September
puzzle has come in the form of
a policy quietly adopted by all
the networks. From now until
Nov. 5th the broadcasters will
permit as much free time as
possible TO members Of congress
but only 30 far a. they refrain
from discussion Of state and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-04
P ULSE OF
T HE PU BLIC
DEFENDS THOSE WHO
MARRY NOW

Editor, The Times: I wish to
answer the false accusation
against those who avail them
selves of the God-given right to
take a wife at any time regard
less of world conditions. IL Cor.
2:7 God says: Marriage Is hon.
orable In all. (Heb. 13:4). And
to say these people are only
trying to avoid a duty is an
insult without provocation, for
this seeming tidal wave of mar
rage began before there was
any talk of a draft law, and be-
cause 1t includes many who are
not and never win be under
such q law.
1t Is my belief that If such
heroes as those who now accuse
had to be first in battle, we
would have no need for draft
laws. If these men who are delv-
ing In matrimony lose home
and wife, they are in that re-
spect like the Lord of Lords and
King Of Kings of whom II is
said, He is Prince of Peace mot
war; and Prince of Life mot
death.)" See lisa. s:6; also Acts
BIS, where it is also said: He
that taketh the sword shall per-
ish with the sword" Matt. 26:52.
Again. HE who sheddeth mans
blood by man shall his blood be
shed" Gen. s:6. Again, He said
'.as you measure unto others it
shall be measured to you again"
Luke 6:3s, Matt. To. / contend
that If we as a nation and as a
state give our men good homes
and loved ones to fight for, we
will never need to resort to con-
scription. ]. R. ATKINS,
Goldendale, Wash.
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TTcuT An Inside Picture of Finon-
Il u II i ciol ond Political America
BY RAY TUCKER

WASHINGTON-One of the most misunderstood prob
lens in the defense program involves the billions of dollars
of military equipment ordered by the British in
the United States In the debates of congress in the last
few days congressional pleas for aid England have been
followed in instances by bitter criticism of the British
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local issues and confine them
selves TO national questions.
Technically this means that the
pohtieos cannot talk about their
own campaigns. But, from the
practical political point of view.
this new radio policy Ia merely
= facs-saxing fable
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-04
The National Shoe

When the shoe fits, says the old proverb put-t
France is reversing this order She is decreeng
tona shoe People have to put it whether fits not
That sounds like an elaborate smile 1t isn't 1t is
literal act of Frances government Only shoe is to
be permitted the French market-a national shoe,
manufactured in eight styles but strictly standardized
cut costs and prices and speed up production.
1t may be necessary-we wouldn't know. That is die
taoria efficiency has been estimated that single shoe
plant could out all the shoes needed the United
if they standardized and turned basis
on a single model
But would that make the country richer create more
employment increase the general variety and richness of
lfe7 II may be efficient it may be necessary but is 1t
progress?
Petain may put France a one-shoe basis But will it
fit?
Girls with beauty and nothing else should stay home
md with brains Ii nnnNia
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-04

The Lord shall make the rain of thy land powder and
dust from Heaven shall II down upon thee until thou
be destroyed.-Deuteronomy 28:24
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-04
ropAY,s COMMON ERROR

Never say, Scarcely had he
entered the auto thar il start
ed; substitute when" for
than"
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Photography Coincidence
Strange as 1t seems, within
the first three months of 1889
three noted scientists. working
Independently and In two diff
ferent countries, announced the
birth of photography, each right
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fully claiming the invention as
his owni
Louis Daguerre of France
made a preliminary announce
ment OF his discovery on Jan.
Q. 1889. while Fox Talbot COM
municated his findings to the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-04

Girls with beauty and nothing else should stay at home
and marry with brains.-John Cromwell, movie
producer.
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To receive stssntion N this col
uuln 1sfters mus give name and
address O writer CnfT initials
VII b published uhan requested
Evening star., 1940-07-10
TOPS WHITE
White Shoe
CLEANER

Actually removes the dirt
from all kinds OF white
shoes. WILL NOT RUB OFF.
Evening star., 1940-07-10

Gets all the juice
from oranges, lemons,
and small grapefruit.
Has large reservoir,
handle, and spout for
, pouring A O.
Tie for only
Evening star., 1940-01-20
City News in Brief
TODAY.

Aox/AI.
Reception, Phi Sigma Epsilon So
fority. Wardrnan Park Hotel, S Pm
Dinner, Federal Home Loan Bank
ers' Board, District Examiners Con-
ference, Mayflower Hotel, 7 pm.
Banquet, Federal Bar Association
Mayfiower Hotel, Z pm.
Dinner, George Washington Uni
versity Medical Society, Mayflower
Hotel, 7 pm.
Dinner, Alfalfa Club, Willard Ho-
tel, tbs pm.
Dinner dance, Beta Gamma Phi
SororiLs, Wardman Park Hotel, 7:3O
pm.
Dance, Joppa Lodge, Chapter No.
q, o. E. S., Chevy Chase Women s
Club. $3.50 pm.
Dance, Farm Credit Administra-
ton, Raleigh Hotel, 9 pm.
Dance, Curtis Publishing Co.,
Shoreham Hotel, 9 pm.
Dance, Minnesota State Society,
Wardman Park Hotel, 10 pm.
Dance, George Washington Uni
versity Newman Club, Hay-Adams
House, 9 pm.
TOMORROW.
Reception, Washington State and
Alaska Society, Mayflower Hotel, S
pm.
Meeting, Christian Spiritualists,
Raleigh Hotel, pm.
Evening star., 1940-01-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

debts other than those contracted by my
self. WALTER G. GRANT. Sr.. 43O7
Sigsbee ave, Bradbury Hgts., Md.
FORD STATION WAGON. ENGINE NUM-
Der 1S-2625475. to be sold Jan. %. 1910.
at Dougherty Auction Sales. Inc. 1741
johnson ave NV. for storage and repairs.
THIEIES GARAGE, 10 18th st. ne.
Evening star., 1940-01-20

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders
Of the Northeast Masonic Temple Asso-
citation. Inc will be held Monday, Janu-
airy %, 1910 at pm. in the Northeast
Masonic Temple, 523 Sth st. ne, WASH
ington. D. c.. for the transaction of such
business as may legally come before it.
There will be a meeting of the directors
Immediately following.
JOHN A. MOVER. President.
FRANK C. AUSTERMUHL. Sec. Treas.
Evening star., 1940-01-20
REAL VALUE.
1884 10th ST. NV.

Several corner apis. in desirable bldg. of
rms, kitchenette. bath; elec. refg;
S35 so to S37. so. Adults only See res.
mgr. or PLANT & GORDON. INC. 1874
Park rd. NV. Columbia OS3s
Evening star., 1940-01-20
FOUND.

BRING OR REPORT deserted. stray animals
to the Animal Protective Association. 1900
Wheeler rd. Sc. Atl 7142.
CAMEO LOCKET. Georgia 6342.
SWEATERS. vicinity Conn. ave. and 8 st.
Call North 1902.
Evening star., 1940-01-20
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Situations Wonted
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Business cards under Special No.
tices and all advertisements under
Personal, SC per line additional.
Business advertisements under
Situations Wanted will be charged
the regular classified rate.
Inc Star is the great want Ad"
medium Of Wasr ington, and the
rates charged are far lower than
those of newspapers in other large
clJles. Nothing is SO cheap consid-
erlng the results obtained.
Evening star., 1940-04-15
Minors Help Browns
Beat Nationals for
Grapefruit Lead
st. Louis Club Fottens
On Little Opposition;
Reds End in Cellar
BY the Associated Press.

by inc hSSOClAtcQ fIeSS.
NEW YORK, April 15.-Mainly
because they pitched their training
camp in Texas, with no other major
league clubs near, the st. Louis
Browns are 1910 champions of base
balls grapefruit league
The Browns won 13 games and
lost only S in the spring training
season to nose out the. Washington
club, whose record showed is vic
tories and defeats. It's no secret
that both clubs are expected to
finish in the second division of the
American League.
The Boston Red Sox and New
York Yankees, prospective rivals for
the American League pennant, fin
ished third and fourth in the citrus
circuit with identical records of IL
victories and 7 defeats against Ma
tional League clubs, which furnished
their major opposition.
Down at the bottom of the list
came the Cincinnati Reds, 1899 Ma
tional League champions, who won
II and lost IA spring games. They
slipped into last place in the final
weef, dropping below the St. Louis
Cardinals. co-favorites to win the
flag this year.
The standings.
Evening star., 1940-04-15
Heurichs' Soccer Title
Up to Leuoue Session

Whether, on the strength Of a
victory and two ties in three play
offs. the Heurich Brewers shall be
declared repeating champions of
the Washington and Suburban Soc
Ger League or there shall be a fur
ther post-season games with the
Regal Clothiers will be decided at
a special league meeting this week.
According to regular season rules,
yesterdays % tie with the Cloth
iers at Gonzaga Field gave the
Brewers 4 points in the series to
the Clothiers' 2. A week ago, the
Brewers defeated the Clothiers, 10,
for the only decision gained in the
three games. Victories counted
points and ties during the season,
Evening star., 1940-04-15
Red Sox, Sharing Mats Opener,
Cleaning With Pennont Color
Everywhere Except on Hill

With everything a pennant win
ner needs except the traditional two
20-game pitchers, Boston's Red Sox
return to Griffith Stadium tomor-
row to assist the Nationals in the
opening of the 1910 American
League season.
Since Multimilionaire Tom Yaw-
key acquired the Red Sox six years
ago it is estimated that he has spent
81 1000 900 on the club. In return he
has been given a run for his money.
Indeed, he has been given many
runs for his money. But so far no
pennants.
What can the Nationals expect to
face, starting tomorrow, from this
Red Sox team? Assuredly, good hit
ting. The Red Sox are rated as the
most powerful offensive ball club
In the major leagues. They proved
their right to this rating last year
by leading both circuits in team
batting with .291 average, which
was four points better than the
Yankees mark.
Grove Still Staff Ace.
The Red Sox open a new CAM
paign here with some critics select
ing them to dethrone the world
champions for the first time since
the Yankee regime started in 1886.
They have the power, a good de-
tense and a heads-up, ambitious
manager in Joe Cronin. But this
year, as in years past. the pitching
question hangs heavily over their
heads
Past 40 now, Bob Grove still is
the ace of the Red Sox staff. Jim
Bagby, jr., and Woody Rich are
trying again after sustaining arm
trouble. A couple of rockies, not