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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-10
Moffat to Canada

The appointment of Jay Pierrepont Moffat minister
to Canada will satisfaction both sides of the bor
der 1t places one OF our most important diplomatic posts
in the hands OF veteran diplomat who is amply
qualified by experience and training to make the job count
Coming after the lamentable experiment of sending to
Canada James H. r. Cromwell an amateur who made only
brief dletante dab at the job and then forsook it, the
naming of Moffat is especially gratifying.
Whatever developments come with the and i'm ITS
aftermath the relations between the United States and
Canada certain to become closer and important
both countries We cannot afford to have less than
best available representation at Ottawa In Mr.. Moffat
there is to hope that have called it to
service.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-10
AFTER MANY YEARS
By {. 7. SHORT
"You have done a better job

lyon have done a better job
than Napoleon did when ne
built his road across the Alps.
For many years the road built
bv Allen and his pioneer crew
continued to be the route over
which immigrant trains reached
Puget Sound. They came up the
mountains along the Naehes
rivera perfect water grade
reached the headwsters OF the
White and Greenwater MYERS
followed the water grade down
to the valley, through the Sum-
ner-Puysllup vicinity and over
the Hudson's Bay trail to Stella
COON.
Though Naches had been rec
commended in the first surveys
for the Northern Pacific, promo
ters of the road chose another
pass involving a longer route be-
cause that meant a bigger land
grant. Seattle, then extremely
jealous Of the advantage Tacoma
was having. and Tacoma being
just a little bit asleep at the
switch, inspired other interests
to come into the picture. The
original Naches route then be-
came important only as another
way to get into Mount Rainier
National park over the Chinook
pass detour. Seenically it is a
grand road. Cut out the detour
and it will be the direct route to
Puget Sound which the wagon
wheelers intended it should be.
With the Narrows bridge out
of the way this will be Tacoma's
opportunity to heed the advice
in an editorial written by the
late Robert Montgomery just
before ne passed away:
Lets get back to first
principles and build the main
line of the 'Naehes highway
over the forgotten 'Naches
pass - the original Pioneer
way'-always the shortest and
best route from Puget Sound
TO Southeast Washington; be-
tween the Puyallup valley and
the Yakima valley. finest OF
all our truly Gods country"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-10
P USE O F
THE PU BLIC
CABELL EXPLAINS
NON-SUPPORT CHARGE

Editor, The Times: 1t becomes
necessary that ! make known
certain corrections regarding an
article appearing in the March
10th edition of The Tacoma
Times under the caption, Ar
rest Art Cabell for Non-Sup-
port" The article stated that
l was accused both of failing to
provide food for my wife and
nine children and eating the food
provided for them by relief
agencies. "A deliberate false
hood 1t further stated the re-
lief aides had threatened to cur
tail the family's aid unless
Cabell stops molesting the fam
lily. Planned intimidation" 1t
failed, however, to make public
that the same relief aides in
sisted that | remain away from
my family before aid could be
given and finally upon failure to
comply a warrant for non-sup-
port be sworn against me before
any aid could be received by the
family. no matter how desperate
the need or cause. as | was en-
playable. "Legalized coercion"
Now, as a matter of fact. I
had been employed on the WPA
from April 10. 1889. to Feb. 7.
1910. at an average wage of
approximately $500 per month.
A triple subsistence for fam
lily of nine, and ! might add here
that in order to qualify for the
WPA one must be certified by
the state welfare department.
During that period we received
two supplementary food vouch-
ers amounting to about Sc in
all. Out of this meager wage
came rent, fuel, insurance, school
supplies. family upkeep and
transportation to and from
work. Enforced serfdom" Dur
ing the month of May. 1889, l
received foot injury on a WPA
project which at times necessi-
tated the losing of several days
work at various times. On Feb.
7, 1910. this injury and other
reasons forced me to lose three
weeks work and 3 subsequent
WPA 403 followed. However, on
Feb. q l was informed by a
NPA official to return TO work.
On Feb. rs, being without sde-
quate necessities, I Immediately
appealed 10 the welfare for
supplementary voucher to carry
me over after explaining my
case thoroughly. but was refused
same for reasons better known
TO themselves On March IS I
again explained my position in
detail to WPA official and
was told TO get a doctors GER
titicate verifying said statement.
On March Is / interviewed my
doctor and was proceeding to
WPA quarters when sppre-
hended.
There is much more to this
case but time and space will not
permit further discussion. Hence
the non-support slibi. Incident
ally this IL one Of the many state
agencies that came in for bitter
criticism by the late Senator
G. B. kerstetter. and finally /
have not received a single item
or a particle Of food from the
welfare for myself personally,
from the time / started TO work
or the wPA. April Is, 1889. up
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-10

In the old days-even in the
World war era--it was q com
paratively simple matter to sum-
mon millions to the colors, and
make fairly good soldiers in
short period. Except for special
lists, they had to learn only the
handling OF small arms, machine
guns and artillery. But now
every buck private must be a
specialist of one kind or another.
He cannot master the intricacies
OF military machinery in a few
weeks or months: he must be an
expert rather than an amateur.
Hitler's realization OF these re-
quirements marks the differ
ence between his war machine
and that of the allies.
Moreover, the orders FOR new
material now in preparation con-
template such physical eXpan-
sion that tremendous force will
be needed to man the eventual
military establishment. Other
wise, the machinery will lie idle.
rust and become obsolete. Like
Hitler. Uncle Sam will not be able
to call sudden halt once he
adopts a militaristic role. But
the bill will be terrific.
The principal assignment Of
the knudsen Stettinius Budd
board will be to slash the red
tape" which chokes officialdom
even in the routine days of peace.
President Roosevelt has promised
a free hand in this field by in
structing the heads to report
directly to him instead of to the
cabinet.
Stettinius, for instance, will
have charge of providing strate-
gle and critical material for the
army anu navy. In the past.
whenever the army general staff
or the navy general board sub
mitted acquisitions for such ar
ticles. cabinet members immedi-
ately bounced on the items. Her
bert Feis, the state departments
economic adviser. would give
them diplomatic scrutiny.
Harry Hopkins commercial ex-
perts would chime in. So would
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-10

tons due to the call Of many
to public service.
National Issues: Trade agree
ments with foreign nations will
cause divergent opinions among
statesmen and thinking citizens.
The question Of how far the
brotherhood idea reaches in
practical application will be
widely discussed. Peril to the
nation from within is discerned
hy the seers who see the leaven
Of revolution working among
agencies of foreign foes of de-
mocracy.
Persons whose birthdate II b
have the susary Of q year Of
some dfef1cuities IN which the
hesth II the family causes snx-
lefty. Gain IN business or imam
eisl matters - indicated.
Children born on this day
probably will be reliable and
lovsbls. They are likely 70 he
Intelligent, sesdsosss sod sse-
eeasful
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-10
Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes Things

To receive attention in this coll
umn letters must give name and
address Of writer Only Initials
VIII be published when requested.
Mr.. Fixit. have heard that
the government Ia. called for. or
could use. civilian help in the
Philippines or Guam. Could you
verify this for me. and n 50
where would j find further in
formation: MEL II.
There appears TO be no foun-
dalton 10 the rumor. Some
men, particularly qualified, were
sent TO the canal zone last year,
but no calls are coming for them
now. II any request IL made
for labor In the islands. the
State Employment Service. at
112 So. 18th st, will know
about 1t.
MIR. FIxit: When IL the u. 8.
=. Mississippi due Mt Bremen
ton and what ships are In now:
How long will the Mississippi be
there? Also. could you tell me
what the stamp language Is?
n. W.
Information about schedules
Of naval vessels is not available
and won't be during the present
state OF emergency. At the
navy yard in Bremerton now are
the Tennessee, California, San
Francisco Louisville. Breese and
Vega, and two Eagle boats.
Stamp language IL system
of placing stamps on letters
upside down and In other posi-
tons to indicate various moods
Of the letter writer's. II there In
any standard system, we don't
know where you'd find II. It Ii
a language OF adolescents and
decidedly frowned upon by the
postal service.
Mr.. Ffxit: As I ann n daughter
Of a Civil War veteran, am l
entitled to = pension?
MRS. NJ. X.
No. Only the widow Of
Civil war veteran is entitled to
one.
Mr.. Fixit: Why has the
postmaster general given orders
to stop all mall TO and from
Norway and not other countries
In Europe: Has the postmaster
given that authority or con-
gress: LIFE 1.
The only restriction on mail
10 Norway is one prohibiting the
sending of parcel post or money
orders. Other mail can be sent
and any mail that gets through
from Norway is delivered in this
country without any restriction.
The neutrality act is authority
FOR executive orders restricting
mail to belligerent nations.
Mr.. Fixit: Is the orthopedic
society able TO use the lead foil
on cigaret packages what's
the address of They'll DO II
Every Time" and do they paw
Tor suggestions: READER
The orthopedic group accepts
any kind of foil. 1t can be left
at the Goodwill Industries store.
1856 Tacoma ave.
You could send any sugges-
tions for the eartoonist in care
Of The Times or in care of King
Features syndicate, 235 East
4bth St, New York City. They
are not purchased.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-10
SO THEY SAY

Our people must be brought TO
the stern realization that a navy,
with an adequately trained per-
sonnet. cannot be improvised.
Proper preparations. to be eff
cient and economical. must be
accomplished Systematically and
eoolly while shers is yet ams.
Rear Admiral Clark n. Wood
ward. commsndsnt. Third Ma
val district.
II barbarism prevails IN other
areas OF our world. that part Of
eivilixato which we maintain
VIII also perish.
Lewis MvurHord. astbcr and
sditcr.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-10
TTcuT An Inside Picture of Finon-
Ii u IL / ciol and Political America

WASHINGTON-The ultimate regular standing army
OF the U. 5. will consist of more than 100000 men,
according to plans under consideration. Modern
mechanical and motorized weapons have made it impos
sble to depend upon small completely equipped pro-
tective force capable of rapid expansion in time of
major emergencY"-our traditional nolicv
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-10

until this present day 1910, A. d.
Concluding: if opposing economic
and racial barriers brought about
through political hatred, greed
and corruption is a threat to
ones constitutional rights, then
it automatically becomes
threat also to the fundamental
principles of occidental justice
and procedure. ART CABELL.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-10
HOROSCOPE
SUNDAY. JUNE D

This is an uncertain day In
planetary direction. The stars
encourage faith in future his
tory. but presage months OF
severe tests TO confidence in the
prevalence OF good In world
Of disaster and war. Under this
CONFORMATION jealousy may be
prevalent among men of high
ambitions.
Business Affairs: Trade should
be brisk for many merchants.
Manufacturers will push produce
ton. In many indirect ways the
effects of the war in Europe
will be felt New channels Of
commerce will open for a time.
Attention will focus on oil pro-
duction. New plans for construc-
tive relief will be preached and
practiced.
international Affairs: British
forces in the European war will
sustain temporary reverses
which will assure support from
powerful friends among the dem
ocratie nations. Uranus In Tau-
rus, which marked the age Of
oictators, now has a more prom
Using aspect for the Allies. The
stars presage two years of Sc
we're test. Armageddon may be
upon the world, but democra-
cies are TO survive.
Person whose birthdate it is
have the sugury of year of
unexpected experiences, many
Of which will be profitable, Dam
ger cf an inclination toward
extravaganza is forecast.
Children born on this day
probably will be emotional. sensi-
tive and fond of excitement and
change. These temperamental
boys and girls are usually fortu-
nate throughout life.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-10

There are at least 5000 girls
between the ages Of Is and %
hitch hiking across the nation
and swarming through hobo
jungles. They're the greatest
menace to American society.-
Jeff Davis, king of the hoboes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-10
AN APPRECIATION

AN NJ hGtt Ia 4 IoN
Editor The Times: In behalf
of the Work Projects admins
tration of this district, l wish to
express to you our appreciation
and gratitude for the splendid
manner in which you made your
publication available to us in our
endeavor to acquaint the public
with the accomplishments of the
WPA professional and service
division in a local program car
ried out in conjunction with the
nationally observed This Work
Pays Your Community" week,
May 20-25.
The success OF the weeks pro-
grams and activities was due in
no small part to your eoopera-
ton.
WORK PROJECTS ADMINS
TRATION, JOHN BEGAN.
District Manager.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-10

We must united people. keep abase this CONT
nen the flames of human liberty of reason of democracy
and Of fair play living things to be for the
better world that is to come-President Roosevelt in
nua message to Congress-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-10
MONDAY. JUNE 10

Mingled good and evil are
discerned in the aspects OF to-
day. Women are under favora-
bic Influences in the morning.
Labor Is under a sinister sign.
The evening 10 favorable 10 men
who desire leadership.
Heart and Home: whatever 10
Of special concern TO the family
Is under a good sway today.
Girls should make the NEST of
social opportunities, for romance
awaits many. The summer is to
be a period OF speedy eourtships
and intense love affairs. Hasty
marriages viii pseeeds separa-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-10

] am much impressed by the
need for providing a broader
education for all our professional
men, whether they receive their
higher degree from the faculty
of arts and sciences or from one
of our professional schools
President James Bryant Conant
of Harvard university.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-10
BRIGHTENERS

It is contended that Bertrand
Russell is extraordinary. That
makes him the more dangerous.
Justice Mcclellan of New
Nork in denying the New
York Board of Higher Educa-
ton the right to appoint whom
it thinks proper as teachers at
City College.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-10

winning victory near Oslo.
In 1906 ski sticks were fitted
with bayonets by a Swedish cap
tain. So equipped, Swedes and
Firms fought Russia in the Fin
nish War of 1s0S-1s0s, strangely
similar to the recent winter
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-10

When thou shalt unto the Lord thy God thou shalt
mot slack to it, for the Lord Thy God will surely require
of thee and would be sin In thee-Deuteronomy % 81
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-10

campaign. Even then, Russia's
plan was to cut Finland in two,
which she succeeded in doing only
after meeting temporary over
whelming resistance near Suo-
mussalmi, as in 1940.
MONDAY: Maginot.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-10

To receive attention in this coll
umu letters must give name and
address Of writer Only Initials
vill be published when requested.
Evening star., 1940-10-23

Elec. refrigeration on house current.
rms. kit. and bath 500 90
Evening star., 1940-10-23
DIRECTORY OF UNFURNISf1ED APAXTN1E
(Continued.)

1127 WEST VIRGINIA AVE NE. APT. 8
Modern duplex: 2 large rooms, dinette.
Kitchen, bath: screened porch and yard: oil
beat .nd hot Ester furnished only SIS So
$50 H ST. NE.--LARGE FRONT ROOM.
with 8 rooms adjoining, for dentist or
doctors ONCE or laboratory: will remodel
to suit tenant.
NEW BLDG, LOVELY 2 ROOMS, EIEc-
wAsHndToN SPSNpF Realty al oE o9as $500 or 4455
NEAR SOLDIERS HOME LARGE
:.s stessP ss5 6R az fsss fSssd porch heat"
1929 asth ST. s.E.-NEw HOME. EN-
ehw.. refs: adults; $40
$3.50 COLORADO AVE. w,-BEDRoOM,
tiv. rn din. nm, kit, bath Frigldaire on
sSS's soS current Feas' rent Res msr'' Apt
sss .6o-rHE FAIRLEE. 1921 KENYON
ct. nw-Front apt, lse. liv. rm.. dinette,
kit, tile bath, refrg MI. 4466.
No No, qEyE 7.4ss ims 500 Rear RsSn o1
Dst oil ,b heat ,n nice seo6 yard 81 GonO
1880 RHODE ISLAND AVE. N.w.-wALK-
ps ;6yer aRd ba
Res mgr: $50. Garage available.
NEW BLDG, 6O24 sth ST. NW.-LoVELY
2 rms. kit. dinette. bath: only So 90
WASHINGTON REALTY, GE. $500 or 4453.
sole TnDEN NV. APT PIT, 30 5os1ATTR' ,,A TIs
overlooks gardens and city. EN-. a446.
l41s TAYLOR ST. NV RMS, KITCH-
enette, semi-bath, oil burner heat chw.
Mr. car line. Phone privilege. Gas: elec;
Frieidaire incl. Pvt. home. Adults $3.50.
Taylor 1892.
Apt. LG. ROOMS, KIT, BATH, 1st
neor; heat, elec:. gas: Use porch yard:
RANDLE HIGHLANDS, 400 29th ST Sc.
. rms, kit, dinette. bath, refs lanitor
ssFylss s47se fs6s B1sAp2 "a AZ. sAsfS;5Rnt S5" ~ anu
1891, CORNER 4th AND JEFFERSON
shower. heat hot water; nr, trans stores.
llOa STAPLES ST NE. APT. NO, b
Three rooms, kitchen and bath. Heat and
not water furnished Rear p9rch 9, g., and apl
sasfmsgt fHEg "A ARR!x 81 H1ATNEFAHEB f5op
NEW 2-FAMILY HOUSES, $50 LIVING
laundry and yard rent incndes ef lshr modem mea
apt. with the atmosphere and acceSS3rlss ,7s
Of an 6,g tpdiyidpal MoHi aOfei hOme See MF 800
642 dALLATIN ST. Nw.-3 RMS; KIT
ton: GENTLE adults. GE. 1919. pa
ZOE GALLATIN ST. NV RMS, KIT
Bath. Entire first f., pvt entrance: util.
furn: express bus: gentiles. RA. 59l"-
ALEXANDRIA, RMS. BATH BEAUT1-
ful condition: fine location, Is min. from
downtown D. c.. SIS mo. j. LOGAN
HOPKINS. 1858 Fairmont 81. NV AD'
TAKOMA PARK, All GARLAND AVE-
rms. bath, refg, ami: children welcome
S47.5o silver Spring 269-W.
5.th 5.dl jaAis1Ti hAkdFR SIS. s. NV - NMs' ss
s4s NsS,on sS6 pl, n,w-3 rooms bath
orc, o. Tn r CARR G., NATIONAL @se5.
1920 ONTARIO RID. NV.
North 18th and Col rd.-l room, kitchen
bath apt; modern, freproof bids: $50.
54OS CONN AVE NW-3 R, K, B: $50.
54O6 Conn. ave NV r, k, b.; $40 %.
1909 N Capitol st r, k. "a %.
NJ NJ FRANK ..N 81 'RUPPERr. 1921 Eth St NV.
l745 COLUMBIA RID. NV, So So
/ rooms. kitchen, bath, rear porch, cleo
VIC 'eiEe5Gi EoGfs P SHOEMAKER, 90.
17la K st. NV. Ma ll66.
i7II 35th ST. NV. S4S.OO, S42 So
rooms, kitchen and bath, electric re-
tYigeration on house current.
171e K St. NV VA 1886.
1901 18th ST NV.
Modern Elevator BLDG,
2 Rooms, Kitchen. Bath
~''e'''' ~ Only SAT so to $50.
4HR InfRes5 sMEsiEcAS Psi q ~. N5sh''
S0- 18th Sr N w
Evening star., 1940-10-23
RHODE ISLAND GARDENS

23O RHODE ISLAND AVE. NE.
Elec. refriseration. switchboard and
elev. service. Resident manager.
2 rms. kit. d. a., bath $50 90
Evening star., 1940-10-23
3s25 DAVIS PL. N.

1913 c ST. NE.
rms. kit. and bath-------S54. 90
Eev. Service.
Evening star., 1940-10-23

Gas electricity and refrigeration in
cluded in rent. Resident manager.
l rm., kit. d. .. and bath ---S49.50
Evening star., 1940-10-23
THE STANTON

1858 COLUMBIA RD. NV.
2 rms, kit. and bath $500
Evening star., 1940-10-23

lee0 KANSAS AVE. NV.
Gas. electricity and refrigeration In
cluded in rent.
z rms. kit. and bath - $500
Evening star., 1940-10-23
1924 MONROE ST. NV.

Electric refrigeration.
3 rms, kit, rec. hall and bath S55. 90
4 rms, kit. bath and porch S65.00
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-08-23
WOMEN'S CLUB
ENJOY MEETING
AT SEA RESORT
United Women Democracy OF
Maryland Assembled In Num-
bers At Ocean City
BACK ROOSEVELT FOR
HIS THIRD TERM FIGHT

The members of the United Demo-
crat Women's Club, of Maryland turn
ed out in force at Ocean City, for their
two-day meeting, Saturday and Sun
day, August II and 10.
Mrs. Frances E. McFadden is State
President. Other officers and chair
men are as follows: Mrs. Annie E.
Elliott, Baltimore City Cairman; Mrs.
Mayne A. Collins, Eastern Shore
Chairman; Mrs. Brewer L. Stouffer,
Western Maryland Chairman, Mrs
Charles o. Clemson, Central Mary
land Chairman; Mrs. Daisy Lacop-
pidan, Southern Maryland Chairman;
Mrs. Edwin A. Merritt, Parliament
arian; Mrs. August Klecka, Finance
Chairman; Mrs. Ray Bollinger, Legis-
lative Chairman; Mrs. Lawrence D.
Wolfe, Auditor; Mrs. Samuel A. Will
son, Auditor; Miss Laura Gilliland
Historian.
Chairmen Ex-O fficio: Mrs. Mary H
Duvall, Mrs. Charles E. Roach, Mrs
Charles w., Whaland.
Miss Lillian R. Forwood, Vice.
chairman; Mrs. John O'Leary, Record
ing Secretary; Mrs. H. WinshiI
Wheatley, Jr., Corresponding Secre-
tary; Mrs. Vesta M. Cary, Treasurer:
Mrs. Edward j. Colgan, Jr., Resolu-
ton Chairman; Mrs. Herbert Foster
Publicity Chairman.
Mrs. Mayme A. Collins is Eastern
Shore Chairman; and Miss Lena Rig.
gin is president of the Worcester
County Club. Mrs. Frances E. Col.
gan was national Committeewoman.
The program for the occasion: or.
atory, feasting, dancing, bathing
handshaking, sailing and the usua
political arguments.
Mrs. May Thompson Evans Assist
ant Director Woman's Division of the
National Democratic Committee, was
the speaker at the luncheon on Sat-
urday; while Mrs. Willard Tydings
held forth at the 1920 o'clock break
fast on Sunday morning.
The menus at the feasts were uniq-
ue and there was an evident attempt
to distribute honorable mention. Al
luncheon, the menu was as follows:
Caroline chilled fruit cup, Cecil smoth-
cred chicken, Dorchester Parsley Po-
tatoes, Corn Pudding la Kent, Som
erset Salad with Queen Anne dress
ing, Talbot hot rolls, Wicomico Rasp-
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