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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-30

Studer, a lecturer on finance,
University of Lima. "a reprint
from The Peoples Money" Jan.
SO, obtainable from Free Econ
omy" for only 10 cents.) These.
and many other works which.
according to Pearsall, are MOTH
ing but fairy tales.
A French scientist. Professor
Thevenin. also contributes to the
burlesque by stating, After six
centuries of misery and horrors
came the expansion of three glo-
rious centuries of the Middle
Ages, one of the greatest Pc
RODS Of art and faith in the his
tory of humanity, accompanied
by the building of marvellous
cathedrals rivaling the greatest
masterpieces Of all times and all
countries. This magnificent de-
velopment carried the mind OF
man to heights which it has not
often attained in history"
Mote: If capitalism was nom
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-30
HOROSCOPE
TUESDAY. APRIL so

AS the month closes benefic
aspects rule the day. It is a
lucky date for signing contracts
and for launching new projects.
Whatever is progressive and
constructive is well directed I'M
der this configuration which
predicts for the United States
marvellous experiences In at
tanning world supremacy.
Heart and Home: Women
should be fortunate In all their
aims while this planetary gov
eminent prevails. This is a for
tunate date for girls to seek
employment and most promising
to heads of households. The eve
ming presages for the young the
beginning of romances. Dances
or social contacts may have spe-
cial significance.
Business Affairs: This is a
day in which to promote inn
portant transactions in all lines
OF trade and commerce. The
stars indicate for the United
States a period of great expan-
sion and increased Importance
in the world Of business. The
seers warn that with growth Of
power there will be intensified
ton In international dangers.
National Issues: American
diplomacy Is to be put to the
test next month when peace over
lures viii bring about unexpect-
ed results. The stars foretell
treachery and misinformation on
the part OF both Hitler and Sta
lin who will direct subversive
activities.
international Affairs: France
under the influence OF the recent
conjunction Of Saturn and Mars
will be determined to end for
ever all peril of future conflicts
with Germany. Peace negotia-
tons in which the United States
Is interested will be Of value In
assuring better understanding
and closer sympthy with the
aims of the nation.
Persons whose birthdate II is
have the sugury OF a year of
advancement in social and finan-
cisl ambitions. Changes should
be avoided. The young viii be
interested In romance.
Children born on this day
probably viii be unusually bright
and talented. Many of these
subjects Of Taurus excel in art
or music.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-30
AFTER MANY YEARS
By {. 7. SHORT

~ TIN
one makes you but even with
him; forgiving puts you above
him.
Having been poor Is no shame,
but being ashamed of it is.
II you would have your BUSH
ness well done, go; IL not. send.
II you would have a faithful
servant and one that you like,
serve yourself.
Love your neighbor but don't
pull down the hedge between he
and you.
He that goes borrowing also
goes sorrowing.
Experience keeps a dear
school but fools will learn in no
other.
Rather 60 to bed supperless
than rise in debt.
Wise men learn by others mis-
takes; fools scarcely by their
own.
II you would not be forgotten
as soon as you are dead, either
write things worth reading or
do things worth the writing.
What maintains one vice
would bring up two children.
1t is hard for an empty bag
to stand upright.
Leisure Is the Time for doing
something useful: thus Leisure
the diligent Man will obtain. but
the lazy Man never.
Trouble Springs from Idle
ness. and grievous Toll from
Needless Ease.
Fly Pleasures and they'll fol-
low you.
Eat not to dullness. drink not
TO elevation.
Wrong none by doing injus-
ice, or emitting the benefits
that are your duty.
Resolve to perform what yol
ought: perform without fan
what you resolve.
Let all your things have their
places; let each part Of your
business have its time.
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Now Is the Time to Ask 'Why?'

The most important word for this country today is
Why lot of broad general assertions going the
rounds there dangerous tendency accept them
face value.
Hitler in his invaluable treatise in "Mein Kampf'
how to manipulate the mob makes it clear that the main
thing repetition No matter how ridiculous thing is
he maintains, If you repeat often enoughand loudly
enough-people begin to believe It,
That Is the danger in of the things you begin to
hear repeated these days. What's needed lot of people
who will step up every time one of these assertions Is made
and ak Why And demand very specific answers.
Here are = few to practice on:
IF II goes badly with the allies in Europe the United
States must inevitably be drawn into the -
Why?
If Holland is invaded and the japanese grab the Dutch
East Indies, the United States send its fleet
5000 miles to prevent it
Guam $500 miles away should be strongly fortified.
Why? (Be very specific. No generates about inter-
ests." What nterests?)
Though the money borrowed by Europe during the last
war was never repaid ought when cash out to
advance money this time they buy American farm
products It is different this time.
The United States has to go on buying all the gold and
silver offered by anybody at prices far above its market
WORTH
Why'
Germany has invaded neutral country after another
The United States neutral Therefore I'm it is only
question of time until it is our turn.
Why?
refuses to throw its army and navy into the European
Why,
You may not be popular IL you become one of the ques
tion-askers You may get few apoplecc like
why, you poor dumb, it's obvousp And with
the original statement repeated But by that time you'll
begin to get interested in the answers.
And youl be doing your country service, for be-
fore it is important to have plenty of people demanding
to know "Why?"
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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:
/. The official language of
Brazil is Spanish, Portuguese or
Italian?
2. Did leonardo da Vinci,
Rembrandt Van Rim or Ales-
sandro Botticelli paint the IA
nous Mona Lisa?
3. What famous Atlantic beach
resort is located on an island
named Absecon Beach?
4. Herbert Hoover's home is
on the campus of which uni
versity?
5. What element previously
unknown on earth, was discov-
cred in the suns spectrum
s. When and in which state
will the last presidential pri-
mary be held?
Z. Is the cerceus, enjoyed by
visitors in Hawaii, night bloom
ing flower, a famous Hawaiian
dish, or a native dance?
s. Is the head of the United
States post office department a
member of the presidents cabi-
net?
8. Which British novelist is as
ISOLATED with the Isle of Man?
10. Which state is the most
important producer of anthra-
cite?
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Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes Things

To receive attention n this col
urnn letters must give name and
address Of writer, Only initials
vii Be puhlished When reuuested
Mr.. Ffxif: Il there . remedy
Tor removing red nall polish from
walnut furniture without ruin
Ing the finish: READER.
That Is : problem because nail
polishes are made from different
ingredients. You might spill q
little on piece Of plain wood
and see II you can get II off
that with the regular remover.
II might dissolve the varnish.
Alcohol In most polish removers
would do that. II you have to
remove part of the finish TO
remove the stain, you can take
. drop of essence of pepper
mint on a soft cloth and rub
gently from the good varnish
toward the center of the stain.
After thus blending the color
into the spot until the mark Ii
obliterated. go over the whole
surface with furniture polish.
Mr.. Fixit: would like TO
know n an 1889 Liberty head
nickel IL worth more than five
cents. READER.
1t IL not on our list of premi-
UNI coins.
Mr.. Fixif: Where can I get q
copy of the inheritance laws of
Washington MRS. G.
The Pierce county law library,
third floor of the courthouse, Is
available to you.
Mr.. FixIt, 1 have a taffeta
dress which has liquid soap spots
ou ~ NnAsu s8tNtut VIII ubt taht
out. II there any way TO put
the stiffening back into II when
washing II In soap and water?
MISS M. p.
You probably wouldn't have to
wash the entire dress. Try
sponging off the spots with plain
water. There isn't any way Of
putting the stiffness back into
taffeta once 1t has been washed.
A commercial cleaner might be
able to remove the spots more
skillfully than you but still
couldn't put back the stiffening.
1t is a metal filling which washes
out Of the cloth.
Mr.. Fixit: The party that
wanted information about gin
seng an get what he wants by
writing Speciality Farm, Rock
ford. MINI. ID. 8.
Winlock.
Thank you. You probably will
concur with agricultural experts
here that there is no present
market for ginseng or golden
seal.
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CrdLlC IeaucT VI &11Cns
New York City, recently made
to a Tammany Congressman
about wheelers attitude toward
ice-Presidential nomination.
The inquiry. 1t was explained.
was prompted by a conversation
which the Queens politico had
had with National Chairman
Farley.
Recalling F. d. RS recent de-
mand that the Democrats nomi-
nate q liberal pair next July.
politicos wonder whether the
president Is fixing up a Roose-
velt-Wheeler or a Hull-Wheeler
slate. II so. it apparently means
that the White House intends to
squeeze Farley out of the nation
al game entirely-also Messrs.
Garner and Jackson. From all
these puzzling moves only one
basic conclusion energies so far
namely, Roosevelt means to
run the show if he can.
The Roosevelt Administration
Is quietly planning the construc-
ton of a "two-ocean navy" al
though the admirals prefer to
avoid that jingoistic jargon in
outlining their program before
Congressional Con mittees.
There will always be only one
United States Navy" they has
ten to explain, but they don't
add that 1t will consist of two
almost equally strong fleets-an
Atlantic and a Pacific unit.
Nominally, there will be only one
United States Navy" Func-
tionally, there will be two.
We now have a navy which
our experts describe as "the
best in the world"-not in total
tonnage but in efficiency and
modernity. And If even a part
of Berlin's claims are correct,
destruction of British warships
Is slowly cutting 1t down to our
size. The main body, of course,
patrols the Pacific, but there are
at least sixty ships in the Allan
tic, including all kinds of draft.
1t could probably hold its own
against any attacking force ex-
cept Britain's and Japan's, pos
sibly Italy's.
The pending program contem-
plates the construction of eighty
ships, with the keels to be laid
down in 1910 and 1941 and COM
pleted in from three to five
years. Hostility toward the pro-
posed expansion-toward a two
ocean fleet-has almost disap-
peared on Capitol Hill for sew
eral practical reasons. 1t will
prepare us for any eventuslity
abroad-an Allied or German
triumph. It will make us less
dependent upon the British fleet
as an Atlantic safeguard, there
by weakening the argument that
the u. s. must rush to Britain's
defense if 1t appears that Hitler
Is winning.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-30
OFFERS MACHINE To
PROVE ECONOMIC THEORY

Editor The Times: Judging
from Mr.. Pearsalrs conception
of capitalism, we are inclined to
believe that his" history book
Ia short many pages. Only those
remain that, conveniently
enough, happen to suit his own
state of mind. Scientifically.
however. a theory built on such
foundation has not a leg to stand
on from constructive view
point.
To add to the fantasy" of
abundance. we would suggest a
reading Of such history books as
STUDY of Medieval Life. Art
and Thought" by sacheverell Sti-
veil; History of National Econ
omy" by DR.. Damaschle. the re-
nowned German historian; "Au-
TOPOGRAPHY OF Bevenuto Cell
lini'; Miracle Money" by Paul
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Words of Wisdom From
Poor Richard
Philosophy Of Franklin
Good for Our Times
Famous American Empha-
sizes Thrift and Diligence
DECENT MEMORIAL obser-
~ vance of the 15oth anniver-
sary of the death Of Benjamin
Franklin has for the time being
centered attention on some of
the sayings that came from his
pen over period OF rs years.
Franklin. philosopher and states
man, honored abroad as well as
at home. was one Of the great
public figures OF his time. but
today he is best remembered for
a quaint and practical philoso-
ply that was handed down to
posterity in Poor Richards
Almanack. Because they seem
to apply with particular signifi-
canoe to our times, some OF them
are reproduced and commended
to the serious attention OF read
ers OF this column:
He that riseth late must
tramp all day and shall scarce
overtake his business at night.
I never saw an oft-removed
tree nor yet an oft-removed
family that throye so well as
those that settled be.
There never was a good war
nor a bad peace.
They that can give up liberty
TO obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty
nor Safety-
Dost thou love lifeg Then do
not squauder time. for that IL
the stuff life 10 made Of.
Diligence is the mother of
good luck.
Laxiness travels 30 slowly that
poverty soon overtakes him.
For one poor man there are
hundred INDECENT.
Fools make feasts and wise
men eat them.
Doing an injury to your enemy
puts you below him. revenging
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cAlSlcil lllcl, WIN luldHCcu anu
paid the labor involved in the
building of these cathedrals
It is a waste of words to tell
others that our economic diff
culties arise from labor receiv-
ing less than 1t produces. We
all know that already. That
capitalism causes more wealth
being created for the same pc
Rod of time or, the same amount
of wealth In less time, is not suf-
ficient reason for labor receiving
less and less in return. Common
sense tells us that the more a
man creates, be that by machin-
cry or by hand, the more the
abundance value of his labor
should be. If this holds true
when bartering among neighbors
using buckets or tin cans in the
transportation Of their wealth to
each other; while such a process
does not prevent either one from
piling up their wealth in huge
quantities indefinitely and with
out once having to blame the
buckets or tin cans, nor the piles
of wealth, why, then, cannot the
same identical process continue
the minute the value of that
wealth is invested into money?
With his statement that capt.
talism only began lao years ago
with the advent of the steam
engine, Mr.. Pearsall can only
mean that the defect within"
the capitalistic system became
more noticeable at that time.
The reason for that Is obvious.
But that is not to say that I'M
employment did not exist before
that time in due proportion with
the facilities of production then
available. AS records show, I'M
employment began Immediately
after the organization Of e
present monetary system, as
crude as it was at that time,
four and a half centuries ago.
But space is too short to go
into such discussion. After all.
one may take horse to water
but he can't make him drink. At
least that's what they say. But,
having long since anticipated
such arguments as Mr.. Pearsall
presents, I have taken the time
to build machine which is far
more convincing than words as
to whether or not capitalism can
work successfully. l hereby Of
fer to demonstrate that machine
to any group Of individuals who
may wish to convince them
selves with their own hands that
not only capitalism can work to
the satisfaction of all, but that
unemployment can be cured in
short notice, never to reappear
again.
LEO V. SMITH.
+. o. Box 6Qs. Tacoma. Wash.
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Despite his disparagement OF
Dewey. the presidents close as
sociates figure that he might be
the hardest man to defeat. and
that only F. d. r. himself would
be equal TO the task-or possibly
Cordeli Hull. The Democrats
could then concentrate on the
issue of youth against expert
ence. especially in connection
with the foreign crisis.
Moreover. the president does
not like the New York prosecu-
tor, who dashed out against
F. D. RS Albany policies in the
1888 gubernatorial race. Twice
before the Gridiron Club and
in his speech to the Young
Democrats - Roosevelt has at
tackled Dewey without mention
ing him by name. Privately he
belittles him as "the little snip"
ana smart aleCk.
Anti-Dewey factions-Repub-
lican and Democratic conserva-
tives-have seized upon the
presidents attitude to organize
a powerful anti-Dewey block.
Their argument is that the
G. o. P. should not nominate
the district attorney unless they
are anxious to tantalize the
president and force him to run
again. Enthusiastically, F.D.R.
is in a fair way to create as
much confusion among the Re-
publicans as he has within his
own party.
Meanwhile. numerous New
Deal enissaries have been beat
ing a back-alley track to Sena-
tor Burton X. Wheeler's office
with a most mysterious message.
Indeed, their behavior is so mys-
tifying that the Montana sena-
tor can't figure out whether he
is being Trojan horsed-or UNI
horsed.
Although submitting no Gre
dentials as outright White House
messengers, the Roosevelt crowd
have been asking Burt whether
he would accept a vice-presi-
Dental nomination If it fell in
his direction. Despite his cagey
questioning, they refuse to d.
vulge whether they contemplate
him as a running mate for the
President or for some other
presidential favorite, presumably
Cordell Hull. The situation has
been further complicated by a
telephone call which the Demo-
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salaries and mileage money Of
the members Of the house.
Converted from straight dis
bursting office into a general
bank, it has no charter, no
capital, and is not q member of
any clearing house. This office
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-30
SO THEY SAY

A new horse-raeing system in
California makes winners OF the
last three horses 10 come in.
Riders. who must swap mounts
before the race begins. don't
know whether they're coming or
going.
Hitler is trying TO straighten
out the world 80 he can settle
down to painting and Wagner
ian opera. II we had only known
sooner, Adolf, we would gladly
have bought you an easel and a
season ticket.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-30
FINDS PEACE AND
HAPPINESS IN THE
WORKING OF NATURE

Editor, The Times: Where
else so much for nothing ?" It is
a common trait Of human nature
to think happiness and beauty
are qualities to be found in dis
tant places. Many travel miles
to view scenic places. not real
izing We have a literal paradise
IN and around Tacoma Our
parks with their myriad of BIOS
SONS and eolors are an inspira-
ton; indeed, a real source of
gratitude.
To observe nature through her
various stages Of evolution can
be fascinating experience. She
renews our hopes and hghtens
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-30
The Cromwell Fiasco

James H r. Cromwell adds nothing to the uster of his
nae if any, by announcing his intention to resign May
q minister to Canada.
He presented his credentials JAM "a His resignation
will just under four months of service in the post
with its duties certainly not long enough to accomplish
anything worth WHILE especially since he have eye
his projected senate candidacy most of the time
The post of minister to Canada important constituting
link between the United States and the neighbor with
which it is most closely linked 1t is not playthng to be
toyed with and flung aside is serious opportunity to
two great peoples and to have treated the oppor
tuny Cromwell has done small recommendation of his
prospective value in the senate
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An Inside Picture of Finan-
cial and Political America
LICH T

Observation-Disclosures Roosevelt will De strongly
tempted to run for third if the Republicans nom-
Thomas E. Dewey at Philadelphia in the opinion OF
Democratic and Republican poiticos And F. D. RS APP
parent plan to withhold his thrderm intentions until
after the G. O. P Convention indicates that his final de-
cision NAV be influenced by their choice of candidate
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our spirits with her first evil
dences of new life. How wonder
fully she portrays in growth, the
actions and qualities in human
life which help us to meet our
trials courageously and victor
iously.
The frail, tender leaves and
blossoms are symbols of faith
and gentleness. The mighty oak
seems to say: Now, look here. If
you would have strength and
might as l have, you must in
patience bear the storms of life
and not quaver over a broken
limb. Patience does not come in
a day. but will grow if given
careful attention"
Faith grows best in the shade,
for faith is stimulated by the
problems Of life. Faith breaks
mans limitations and brings
flowers of fulfillment. Faith is
the ultimate goal in all, helps
dispel fear and uncertainty. An
all-seeing faith passes through
the valley unframed.
Justice has a firm root and
should be balanced by mercy to
be correctly practiced. These two
plants must grow side by side.
Love brings acts of gentleness
and kindness. Flowers of wis
dom grow Of selflesness. Graft
tude, a quality often neglected.
must be the nutriment of all
plants.
I like to think that many
share these thoughts with me;
for happy are they who under
stand the language of the flow
ers-listen to the symphony of
rain, and hear the gentle voice
of the wind and rustling leaves.
NJ. THEILER ELLISON.
304 So. Tacoma ave.
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by John Hix

cashes practically all the salary
checks issued to employees of
the house, cashes checks for
constituents Of congressman and
issues certified checks.
Tomorrow: DIX Champion!
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NAMELEss BANK

NAMELESS BANK
Strangest bank in the world
In perhaps that Washington, d.
c.. institution known simply as
the "Office Of the Sergeant at
Arms OF the House of Represen-
tatives," which disburses the
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Police departments in certain Pennsylvania counties
going to file laundry marks to assist them in identifying
clothing Of criminal victims There should be job
opportunities for Chinese interpreters.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-30

A California scientist says
that the universe is safe and
win not blow up. Depends en-
tirely on how you look at it.
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To receive attention n this coli
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P. o. Box SOS, Tacoma, Wash.
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Thank you. You probably will
concur with agricultural experts
here that there is no present
market for ginseng or golden
seal.