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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-02
10000 in
Labor Ranks
Local Unions Hove
Lorge Membership

Some 10000 persons in Ia
coma belong to one branch OF
organized labor or another.
approximately $4,000 Of
this total are associated with
unions affiliated with the
American Federation Of La
Dor; some 5000 pay dues to
Congress of Industrial Organ
ization unions; about 1000
railroad employees are men,
bers of their national brother
hood, and better than 600 are
connected with the Workers
Alliance, an organization of
WPA workers and those on
relief.
History OF organized labor in
Tacoma dates back to 1888. when
the typographical union waa
formed. Nine years later a coun-
Gil OF all unions was united, which
functioned Independently. In 1897
the council became affiliated with
the AFL and has grown until today
1t represents more than 100 unions
in the city.
In Tacoma the AFL is divided
into three divisions. First is the
Central Labor council. which has
final authority on matters pertain
ing to labor.
Five Lesser Councils
Five subordinate councils, each
covering the various trades in a
single, general field Of work, is the
second division. The subordinate
councils include the metal trades.
building trades, allied printing
trades. carpenters and lumber and
sawmill workers.
The third division is the local
unions themselves, which send
delegates to the central council
and to the subordinate council COW
ering their particular industry.
Largest membership in any one
union is enjoyed by the lumber and
sawmill workers, with some 1000
dues-paying members. Next is
the transfers and chauffeurs'
union, comprising close to 1000
members.
Secretary of the central council
is H. S. McIlvaigh, with offices
on the second floor Of the temple.
Tacoma council for the Congress
of Industrial Organizations occu-
pies the entire second floor of q
building at the northeast corner
of So. 18th st. and Pacific ave.
CIO Growth Steady
C1O is the youngest of organized
groups in Tacoma's labor move-
ment. It started from scratch a
few years ago and has steadily
grown to where 1t now occupies
a prominent part in Tacoma in.
dustry.
Largest membership includes the
international odworkers Of
America; mining, mill and smeis
ter workers union; boom men and
rafters' union, fishermen's union.
Secretary of the CLIO Tacoma
council is Freeman L. Cochran. .
Workers Alliance maintains its
head office at 1872 Commerce St
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-02
Chamber Complies
Facts About Civ

Information not usually known
about Tacoma has been compiled
by the Chamber of Commerce and
released for public benefit. Some
o fthe information about Tacoma
follows:
Rentals
Fuel approximately IS per
month.
4-5-room apartments, furnished.
In selected district may be had
from $50 TO SIPS per month.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-02
cabin guests alike.

cabin guests alike.
Alderbrook maintains its excel
lent standard of meals and service
in the dining room, and the drive
out for Sunday dinner continues
to be a popular outing for people
In Tacoma and other nearby cities.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-02

have their meals at the inn. as
they prefer. Provisions are avail
able at a nearby store.
The hotel provides CHEEKY, we'll
furnished rooms, hot and cold
water, baths, a pleasant dining
room, a spacious lobby, and a sunny
veranda overlooking the blue wa
ter Of the canal.
Well-CoOked Food
An abundant table, wholesome,
well-cooked food, and q friendly
home-like atmosphere assure
guests OF every comfort and
pleasure. All Of the recreation
facilities are open to hotel and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-02

Besides providing O home for
the Bremerton lodge, one of
the loroest in the stote, the
Elks' temple oIso is the home
of the navy yord Chamber of
Commerce and the heodouor-
tiers for many community &C.
tivities. The facilities OF the
temple frequently ore used for
entertaining notable visitors.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-02
TAN RATE

TAN RATE
The tax rate in Tacoma varies
according to the districts but an
average levy has been calculated
as $40 mills. Assessment is made
on a basis of not to exceed so per
cent of the true value of the prop
erty.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-02

TACOMA AREA
Land area-46.35 square miles.
Water area-4.9 square miles.
Altitude-Ses level to 800 feet
Evening star., 1940-08-04
Maj. W. 6. Franks Dies;
Public Roads Accountant

Maj. Wyatt G.. Franks, St, an
accountant with the Public Roads
Administration, died yesterday in
Mount Alto Hospital after a short
illness.
Maj. Franks was a veteran of the
Spanish-American and World Wars,
serving in the latter as a major in
the Army Signal Corps. He lived in
Arlington, Va.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs.
Hettie M. Franks; a son, Weldon
H. Franks, of Los Angeles; two
daughters, Mrs. Sheppard, of Cavite,
Philippine Islands, and Mrs. Kath-
crime Tuzo, of Honolulu; two BROTH
ers and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at
$3.50 am. tomorrow at Chambers
Georgetown funeral home, 3072 M
street NV. Burial will be in
Arlington National Cemetery.
Evening star., 1940-08-04
tuberculosis Test Urged
For Draft Call Prospects

Mrs. Ernest r. Grant. managing
director of the District tuberculosis
Association, asked all parents Of
sons who may serve in military
units under the national defense
program to insist on chest x-ray
Of the youths called.
Mrs. Grant said also that it is i'm
perative to extend the chest X-rays
to all men now in the Army and
the Navy because there are many
men in both branches of the serv-
ice who may have tuberculosis and
spread 1t to their fellows"
A saving of money may be effected
in addition to health improvement
if chest X-rays go into operation
soon. she said, pointing out that
failure to X-ray World War veter-
ans resulted in some 10000 men
unfit for military service being
passed as physically able.
Despite the fact that our high
est Government officials are agreed
that our military men and our new
recruits must be X-rayed," Mrs
Grant said, valuable time is being
lost while experimentation are be-
ing made of new and untried X-ray
methods.
IF there are those who desile to
continue experimenting with these
new and untried methods Of chest
X-rays they should be privileged to
do SO. But these experimentation
should not delay the acceptance
now of the low-cost methods that
have the approval of eminent scien-
lists for efficiency and rapidity
Chest X-rays of our military
forces and of all men who NAV be
Evening star., 1940-08-04
Americans in 1889
Sent S43,o00,000 10
Countries
Religious Charitable
Contributions Highest
Made Since 1881

Relief expenditures boosted
American religious and charitable
contributions to foreign countries
last year to approximately SAB
100000, the highest for any year
since 1881.
Announcing the figure yesterday,
the Commerce Department said
$4,O00000 worth of relief funds were
sent to China, Poland, France and
other European countries, besides
the usual expenditures for Missions,
rehabilitation and resettlement.
Contributions Studied.
A study of institutional contribu-
tions by August Maffrey of the de-
partment's finance division was
made public showing that since
early in 1919, Americans have sent
81 l,270, 100000 abroad. This included
vast sums sent to Europe to feed
and rehabilitate World War vic
tins. In 1919, for instance, the
sum was $1400O0,000.
Contributions abroad declined
yearly from 1919 until they reached
$26, 10000 in 1885, then turned grad
ually upward.
Mr.. Maffrey estimated that the
combined contributions of all Prot
estant churches in this country to-
tailed $599800,0O0; non sectarian
contributions. including the Red
Cross and the postwar Hoover re-
lief agency, $43l 100000; Jewish
charities, 100000, and Cath
olic gifts, $89,600,000.
Where Money Went.
In 1899 the division was Protes-
tant, $16,000,00O; Jewish, $13,900,-
900: non-sectarian, $10,700,000, and
Catholic, $2,400000.
The destination of these chari-
ties varied with the groups. The
bulk of Protestant contributions
went to Asiatic countries, with addi-
tional large amounts to Africa anc
Latin America. Catholic gifts were
split about two-thirds to Europe
and one-third to Asia. Last yeal
Jewish charities were devoted al.
most exclusively to furnishing re.
lief and resettlement funds for Jews
leaving Germany and Poland, pri'
marily for Palestine, and in a few
cases, to Latin America.
The non-sectarian gifts, except
for Red Gross shipments to- Europe
and China, were spread widely ovel
the globe.
Evening star., 1940-08-04

arms to Canada (and reasonable
supply of ammunition therefoD are
required to apply in advance by
letter or wire to the commissioner
of customs or the commissioner,
Royal Canadian Mounted Police,
Ottawa, giving name, address, occu-
patton, purpose and duration Of
visit, destination in Canada, de-
scription, make and serial number
of each f1rearm and the Canadian
frontier port of arrival. This ap-
plication should be supported by
suitable references. The bona fides
Of the applicant having been salts
factorily established, a permit will
be forwarded to the collector of
customs at the Canadian frontier
port designated In the tourists ap-
plication, by whom it will be de-
lvered to the tourist on his arrival.
Guns admitted under this ar
rangement must be exported. AM
munition imported for use there
with will be dutiable. No permits
will be granted for automatic fire.
arms, nor will firearms or ammuni-
ton be admitted as travellers
samples. The firearms permit is
sued by the Royal Canadian Mount
ed Police will not operate as a
hunting permit, which must also
be obtained from the provincial
authorities as usual.
Visitors who arrive at the frontier
with firearms for which no firearms
permit has been obtained in ad-
vance from Ottawa will have to
leave their guns at customs until
the requisite permit has been OBJ
tanned, unless they are willing to
wire their application with full par
ticulars and allow their firearms to
60 forward by express in bond to
the customs port at or nearest their
destination to which they may also
proceed and to which the permit,
if and when granted, will be mailed.
Evening star., 1940-08-04
The Travellers Notebook
Book With Rhyme Tells How to Fish in
Louisiana, Where Counties Are Parishes;
Canada Lifts Bon on Hunting by Americans

United States, at the same time
wondering how 1t came about.
1t goes back to 1905, when the
Legislative Council of the Orleans
Territory (the lower part of the
Louisiana Territory transferred
from France) divided its region into
IL counties. The boundaries were
so uncertain that for practical pur-
poses they assumed the lines OF
ecclesiastic divisions established un-
der the rule of the French and
Spanish. Parishes and counties
lived precarious, higgledy -piggledy
existence for years. Confusion led
to argument, which led to more
confusion. In 1907 legislative act
carved out 10 parishes, but did not
abolish the IL counties.
In 1911 the Territory was author
lied by Congress to form their con-
stitution and State government
preparatory to admission into the
Union. Representatives to the Con-
stitutional Convention were chosen
from the IL counties. The first
Legislature divided the State by
parishes into seven judicial circuits.
The argument, for counties was re-
vived often and long until 1845,
when the Legislature gave appar-
entity a permanent lease on life to
the word parish. Eventually, there
were 81 parishes.
The States Indian, Spanish,
rro,,aL, ool Ar,av-inor I,critooo ic
reflected in their names: Avoyelles
and Natchitoches, for instance, are
named for tribes; Catahoula (be-
loved lake, and Tangipahoa Gear
of corn for the Indian designa-
tions; East and West Baton Rouge
(red stick and Terrebonne good
earth) for the French, as we'll as
Iberville. Bienville and others;
Iberia, Concordia, ETC., for the Span
ish; Claiborne, Jefferson Davis, Lin
coin and others for statesmen who
have figured in Louisiana's history
since it became a State; st. Charles,
st. John the Baptist and others
for the church.
AS hunters begin to make their
plans for the fall season, Canada
lifts the ban on the carrying OF
guns by aliens, including, of course,
the American tourist. Importation
of hunting guns will be strictly
policed, however. with individual
permits required.
AS explained by the Canadian
Travel Bureau, the Dominion gov
ernment's amended order-in-council
provides. that prospective hunters or
others who wish to bring their fire.
Evening star., 1940-08-04
M3II1IETI33z}3sIzz|szIE|ll|ll|l 3Iz|sI ~

! Perfect Beach g. bathing Best fishing J
( on New Jersey Coast. Sure relief from
( Hay Fever. Five tennis courts. Select
} clientele.
r. r. ENGLE, Manager.
Evening star., 1940-08-04

Why parishes in Louisiana instead
of counties? Prior to 1845 a lot
of Louisianans themselves wanted to
know. But since then residents OF
the State have accepted the desig-
nation; so has the rest OF the
Evening star., 1940-08-04
Child Beggurs Prosper

The 1000 professional beggars
under IL in Bombay are estimated
to have collected $315,00O in the
last year. They are given sys-
tematic course in begging and they
are required to bring in 40 cents
day in payment of tuition or
maintenance.
Evening star., 1940-08-04
Asks Bon on Roosters
Thut Crow at Midniqht
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
WILLIAMSVILLE, N. Y, Aug. B.
Mrs. Ferdinand Enser asked the
village board to, do something about
her neighbor's roosters which. she
said. insist on Growing at midnight
as we'll as dawn.
Village Trustee william G. Bing-
ham sympathized, saying he had
heard the roosters' vocal efforts three
blocks away.
Mayor Theodore A. Huck explained
sadly that an ordinance Is lacking
to cover the situation.
Evening star., 1940-08-04
Twin Bubies Born
On Different Weeks
3y the kssociated prasx

By the Associated Press.
COLUMBUS, Ind.-The new twin
babies of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard j.
Stages were born in different weeks.
Cloris Marie arrived at 10:l5
o'clock on Saturday night and
Morrie Lee at 1890 Sunday morn
ing.
Evening star., 1940-08-04
RESORTS.
REHOBOTH BEACH, DEL.

REH0BOTH BEACH, DEL, COTTAGE.
liz blocks from ocean.
$1,000 per week
MARY LORD HUDSON. Seaford, Del.
GEORGE SHOCKLEY. REHOBOTH BEACH.
Delaware-Cottage and apartments half
block board walk: gas, electr.L refrigera-
ton, hot water: month or weekly roomers
BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD.
Evening star., 1940-08-04
BY JACQUES FUTRELLE, Jr.
Travel Editor.

Fishing lore which has done right
we'll by the natives of Northeast
Louisiana makes its bow to tourists
in printed form in fishing guide
published by the Chamber Of Com
merce of Monroe and West Monroe.
Dotting a circular area within an
hours drive from Monroe are more
than 10 natural lakes and 100 miles
of rivers and bayous, with fishing
such worthy sport as to justify
the book. The region is compre-
hensively mapped, permitting the
visiting fisherman to pick his spot
from the Arkansas line South past
Vidalia and from the Mississippi
River West, past Monroe.
Experience, plus a thermometer,
has determined the type OF water
in which to fish and the depth of
line necessary to fill the creel to
overf1oWing. When cold wind
blows and the water temperature is
low-50 degrees or below-the
fisherman is advised to drop the
hook in quieter parts of the lake or
stream, near the bottom. When the
temperature is warm-above 10
degrees-flsh also stay deep. But
with the water between so and 68
degrees. fish sport in the fast waters
and near the surface. That's what
the book says.
In rhyme it gives also this rule of
thumb:
Wind in the East, fish bite least;
Wind in the West, fish bite best;
When the wind is in the North
The prudent angler goes not
forth;
But when the wind is in the
| South
1t blows the hook in the fish's
| mouth.
Fish lie deep also when the barom-
eter is falling. Without a glass,
how does the native tell the atmos-
pheric pressure? He looks at the
trees along the shore. If the leaves
turn over as they are blown by the
wind, showing their light undersur-
faces, the barometer is falling. If
they merely rustic in the wind with
out upturning, the glass is rising or
already Isl high.
Why parishes in Louisiana instead
of counties? Prior to 1845 a lot
Evening star., 1940-08-04

modified should start now-without
further delay-if we are to prepare
for total defense"
Evening star., 1940-08-04
RESORTS.
VIRGINIA..

IN THE MOUNTAINS OF VIRGINIA.
Bryce's Hotel and Cottages. Basye. Va, II
Bigger and better each year Reputation
built on food and service. SULPHUR and
iron water baths. All sports. Swimming,
tennis, pool. croouet free. Saddle horses
end bicycles for hire American plan.
$3.50 per day $500 and S12.5o per
week. Booklet. Pleasant stopover from
Sky Line Trail VIM r. Bryce, Owner
Glacier County chief., 1940-04-12

I'm coming to that. It won't
mean SO much to you, Limpy; I
realize that. You're still a school
girl. But If, for their sakes, you'll
work with me and try to put this
thing across and help me out for a
year-and keep yourself sort of in
the background until I get them set
tled-for you're smarter than both
OF them put together-well, If you'll
do that, Lilnpy, when the year is
up, I'll stand by you and back you
up in anything you want to do, and
I'll pay the bills. You can travel,
or go to college, or 60 into society,""
Il think you've got something
there" said Limpy thoughtfully.
But how can we swing it,"
by pretending that it is for your
sake and yours alone; and that you
won't 60 step without them, for a
year, at least. Talk up the educa-
tional advantages of good schools,
eastern experience, political con-
tacts-all for your own exclusive
good. They'll fall for it,
But, Auntie, suppose we make
this deal-and they go-and then
are unhappy there?"
Aunt Olympia lapsed Immediately
into tears. "Limpy, they can leave
in a minute if we can't make them
Glacier County chief., 1940-04-12
Lowly Maggot an Aid
To Flower Breeders

USE of the loathsome maggot in
~ the development of more
lovely flowers for the gardeners
of the world constitutes a little
known phase of the science Of
flower breeding.
Often in his work the flower
breeder obtains outstanding, sin
elephant specimens which give
promise of becoming sensational,
new flower creations. This re-
markable plant individual must be
protected from contamination
(cross-pollination) by neighbor
flowers. So the breeder encloses
it, as it grows, in muslin cage.
If the plant is to mature prop
erly and produce seed, however,
its flowers must be pollinated, but
only with the pollen grains of that
plant itself. Scientists call this
Selling"
Pollination by hand of all the
Gagged plants on flower breeding
plot would be long, tedious work,
~ LSi uoll 2ioil4SOil L Sl -N1Ol sc
Seed Station hybridist, enlists the
aid of the maggot. 1t is the mag
got of the Objectionable blowf1y,
moreover. Blowf1y maggots in
the pupae stage are placed in the
flower cage, subsequently matur-
ing into flies. The insects are ex-
tremely active and they fly from
flower to flower on the Gagged
plant, doing an excellent job of
spreading pollen from one bios
som to another. The plant then
proceeds to produce its priced
crop of seed.
Thus the long-despised maggots
do their part to help make the
world more beautiful. Even so,
let's hope flower breeders find a
way to put them out of existence
after they have done their pol
lination chore.
Glacier County chief., 1940-04-12
$50 it's q deal, Helen.

happy. They can 60 and I won't
say a word. lit would just break
me all up to see them-unhappy-
again, after this"
Eyes, I know, Auntie," said Linn
py kindly. "Okay! Will do!''
"Shake!" said Aunt Olympia tri-
umphantly. But instead of shaking
hands she drew the slim, red-garbed
little figure into her arms and held
her very close. You'd think 1
could have had-one-just one, Linn
Ply, wouldn't your" she said, broken
ly.
well, by the time you get the
three of us off your hands, you may
decide you're pretty lucky after all, I"
said Limpy, philosophically.
Still, Aunt Olympia was not salts
fed. A three-cornered deal, though
highly dangerous, often insured sue
cess where mere double pact fell
short. Aunt Olympia wanted abso-
lutte insurance on this, complete COW
erage.
She closed Limpy's door softly
behind her and, painting with ap-
proval of her own devious methods,
tiptoed to that other door that
showed slit of light at the sill. The
girls murmurs were still family au-
dible.
She opened the door.
"Girls?" she said, softly. MAY
l come in?"
The girls, older, more thoughtful
perhaps than Limpy, bounded out of
bed to receive her. They brought a
chair for her and drew up a foot
stool. Helen turned the light SO it
would not reflect in her eyes.
Girls" she said, "excuse me for
intruding like this, but want to
make deal with you and don't
want Limpy to know about it. I've set
my heart on giving Limpy a chance
in life, big chance, and I'm not
going to mince words. That child
has character; she has personality;
she has what it takes. want her
to 60 to the best schools, to travel,
to meet people. There's something
in her and want to have a hand in
developing it. But right now, Limpy,
so young, so sad, will never leave
you. That's why I ask you, for her
sake, to make this sacrifice for a
year, to help her adjust herself to
her future life of independence.
know that coming to Washington
doesn't mean much to you two. You
are older. Your plans are made.
But Limpy is still at sea and l
want to see her heading for the
right port. Now, if you girls will
make this sacrifice, for her sake,
just for this one year to let her try
it out, l promise to do everything
in my power to make you as happy
as can be and give you good and
valuable experience. The Senator
Glacier County chief., 1940-04-12

For q while. To do little shop
ping and q few errands."
well. you might tell that deliv-
cry boy to put on his gloves and his
new necktie and bring me a nickeps
worth of gumdrops," said Aunt
Olympia.
Helen laughed good-naturedly.
you could save four cents by get
ting a peppermint stick instead"
was her reply.
Aunt Olympia liked that. Sense Of
humor. 1t was great asset. With
youth and good looks, Aunt Olympia
considered the combination unbeat-
able.
Glacier County chief., 1940-04-12
Making Amends Vas Bit
Out of Paperhanger's Line

Whitley was having some dec
Grating done, including the re-
papering of the dining-room and
the bathroom. His wife was
away, so he left the men on the
job when he went to business.
When he returned they were
just finishing. But there had been
some mistake. The dining-room
paper was in the bathroom, while
the dining-room showed an elegant
design in green tiles and purple
water-lilies.
What are you going to do about
it," demanded the householder.
II dunno" said the paperhang-
er, scratching his head. I'D will
ingly move the bath-but it's q
plumbers job"
Glacier County chief., 1940-04-12

Using this one clever pattern
~ (1928-B), you can make a
pretty complete play wardrobe for
your young hopeful. It includes a
scrap of sun-suit, sweet little
frock, and a nice, scoopy, eye
shading bonnet, and every one of
the three trifles takes practically
no time to make. They're all just
as comfortable to play in as they
are cute to look at.
The sun-suit consists of straps
and gathers in the back, and is
perfectly straight in the front.
The yoke of the frock is extended
into wings of kimono sleeves, and
Glacier County chief., 1940-04-12
Actions the Criterion

A slender acquaintance with the
world must convince every man
that actions, not words, are the
true criterion of the attachment
of friends; and that the most lib
eral professions of goodwill are
very far from being the surest
marks of it>-George Washington.
Glacier County chief., 1940-04-12
The Housewife -.
Professor of Economy',-

SHE'S not Phi LID She hasn't diploma gown
e research not done in the laboratory the library As matter
OF TACT her findings made usually the subway
in the suburban train
She reads the
hon They or her research data By them she her
that well deserves the title Of Research
Economy She discovers item after tsm the roll
n clear that you keep
home have the opportunity With the
advertising
buying into the faculty Of fastdious purchases