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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-08
Colonel Church Rides Again

n. anything constructive been accomplished by the
srandstand play Of Col Samuel Harden Cnurcn IN ms oe
Of million dollar reward for bringing Hitler nome awe
One NAV doubt it. and one may doubt that any similar
.res viii do the faintest bit Of good in returning the
rnvch a. head of the Carnegie Institute. has re-
.rsle position He should know that the United States
/. a neace with Germany He should know that grand
stand offer Of this kind Of reward for the kidnapping OF tne
HEAD Of nation with which his own Is at peace can ac
conlish nothing valuable but the other hand only
"a a. fhe worlds already overburdened supply OF l-wi
Colonel Church has ridden off in several directions on
several horses in the past The title of colonel attaching
TO this worker for peace by the way descends from time
when he was on the staff Of Governor Hoadey OF Ohio and
won rift sword by sterling military work. in suppressing
riots in Cincinnati in 1884
Church was mitantly proay as soon as European war
broke ont in 1914 As early as 1916 his writings in
cluded in little book published in England called Sxy
American Opinions the War; which purported to snow
chow many friends we have in America He bitterly as
not without influence in building the mood that caused the
United States to enter in 1917 Once the United States
was in Church pretty impacable. We are engaged
in bloody and remorseess war with the most ptess ana
espicabe nation that has attacked the peace and
dignity of civilization this high note OF raging battle
ought to be sounded until peace is within our grasp
and upon our own terms" he wrote.
Church emerged from that war officer of the
French Legion Of Honor In September OF 1888 ne was urg
ing that America resolve that it will never fight again.
though in the breath he assaed Hitler he most
maevolent dangerous power earh he urged that
America keep out Of the coming war; though all the world
should sheer.
Now comes this grotesque demand for mllion-doiar
international kidnapping Time will show whether tol0 mel
espoused of keeping the United States clear of
But presume to that the in Europe is now in
stage of bitterness which does not lend itself to settle
ment by circle of evolving hare-brained publicity
schemes the comfortable chairs Of Pttsburgh Duquesne
club
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-08

Finnish representative at
Washington described their pre-
dicament to the White House
and the state department. But
President Roosevelt, confronting
public sentiment against in
Movement. submitted no def
mite demand for a specific and
immediate loan to Finland.
When the money was authorized
IL was too late. The Finnish gov
eminent informed Paris and
London that 1t could hold out
for months with the reinforce
ment of one army corps. 1000
planes and supply of big guns.
Had pressure been exerted on
Norway and Sweden at that
time-both proally nations
they would have assented to the
passage of troops and supplies
through their territory.
Chamberlain and Churchill
declined for fear of antagoniz-
ing world opinion by appearing
to violate the Scandinavian ma
tons neutrality; they left Fin
land to the mercy of the Soviet.
Months later when British pub
lie opinion became aroused over
the destruction of small neutral
nations. War Lord Churchill
cast aside his scruples by TAX
ing British captives off the
Altmark and mining Norwegian
waters. But then-as events
prove-it was too late to trans
form the Scandinavian penin-
sula into a hostile sector on Hit
ler's flank.
The prospect Of Allied pur-
chases of war weapons in this
country on large scale i'm
presses military insiders as
wishful thinking or propagan-
da. The bald fact is that the
u. S. has no munitions indus
try capable of supplying the
western powers in volume
except for airplanes-and those
within sharp limitations-and
it would require several years to
create one.
Henceforth u. S. business
men and industrialists intend
to play the same sort of poll
tics which has won so many VIC
tories for labor and farm pres
sure groups on Capitol Hill.
That represents the most impor-
tant policy-and procedure de-
cision determined upon by the
1900 leaders of business who
attended the recent national
convention of the Chamber Of
Commerce of the U. S.
Heretofore the delegates have
held closet conferences, debat-
ed and resolved and given adj
vice to the White House and
congress that went uhneeded.
At their recent powwow. they
staged a series of state and re-
gional conferences to which
they invited their congressional
leaders and delegations. BY
word of mouth they told the
legislators what policies and
laws were hurting business and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-08
WEDNESDAY, MAY s

Benefic aspects dominate to-
day which should be fortunate
for freedom Of action and direc-
ton Of policies by persons who
exercise authority. The morn
ing hours encourage initiative.
1t Is fairly promising for those
who sign legal documents.
Heart and Home: Although
the evening Is favorable for
girls interested in romance this
Is distinctively a mans day. The
head OF the household may be
preoccupied and should be treat
ed tactfully. The stars smile
upon the American home In
which women attend strictly to
domestic tasks. There Is a good
sign for entertaining and for
shopping.
Business Affairs: Under this
configuration there should be
release from uncertainties that
hamper enterprise. The sway
encourages the elimination of
anything superfluous and the
establishment OF system and
order. Business methods will
be advocated for Government.
The stars are most propitious
for American progress and pros
perity. This Is a lucky day for
launching new enterprises.
National Issues: Construction
Of many sorts viii be stimulated
by persons DESTROYS Of improv-
ing economic conditions which
viii greatly affect the election
Of President Unemployment
viii be serious as Summer ad-
vances. Scarcity Of trained men
In certain trades will cause
criticism Of labor unions which
curtail competition
International Affairs: There is
a sign read as inclining certain
Europeans toward the re-
establishment of monarchial
government. Although the stars
presage the fall of dictators
there appears to be indication
of reaction toward democracies.
When peace Is finally attained
employment OF discharged SOL
diers is to become overwhelming
IN its difficulties.
Persons whose birthdate Il is
have the augury Of a year Of
events that are exceedingly in
structive 10 both men and wo-
men. Success may be expected
In financial matters.
Children born on this day
probably win be definite In am
bitions and determined in char
acter. They may be reserved
and reticent concerning personal
affairs. but deeply interested in
the welfare Of their friends.
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preventing recovery. The latter.
including such top-notehers as
Vice President Garner. House
Leader Rayburn and G. o. P.
House Boss Joe Martin. begged
the visitors to publicize their
views on national problems
more vociferousiy than they
have In the past. and urged
them to get personal" about it.
Oddly enough. the erstwhile
Gibraltar of conservative inter-
ests-the supreme court-was
partially responsible for this
decision to make friends with
congress. In several recent
opinions the jurists have served
notice that they did not intend
to upset laws distasteful to
business and industry; they
have warned compliments that
they must submit their appeal
to the legislative rather than
to the judicial branch of govern
ment. 1t was a valuable tip.
President Roosevelt may soon
respond to Economist Laughlin
Curie's warning about a sum-
mer business recession" by
asking congress to authorize
a new spending program. Heavy
federal funds will be needed to
prevent politically harmful tall
spin on the eve of a national
election, according to Mr..
Curie.
F. D. R. would not ask for
specific spending bill rum
ming into the billions, according
to private plans now on his
desk. He would request a rather
modest appropriation of $4,000
000, 900 for a new public work
program. But under the present
system of a federal grant of As
per cent and a local contribu-
ton of So per cent, that would
amount to almost a billion dol
lars. He would also urge action
on the measure appropriating
$500, 100000 for a new slum
clearance venture, now effec-
lively stymied. Here again
F. D. r. would probably propose
only 100000, 900 appropria-
ton. He has already suggested.
that 1941 relief money be allotted
so that a portion may be spent
before the period for which con-
gress has authorized 1t. Because
of Mr.. Currie's gloomy predic'
tons he bitterly opposed the
Barden amendments lowering
wage-hour pay standards and i,
fighting for the bill providing fol
parity payments to the farmers.
As he once told congress, the
President will not let the people
down" even If it means upping
the public debt.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-08
Stories in
Stamps
MoyfIower No Leviothon
Despite Ancestry Claims

JUDGING from the number OF
y Americans who claim direct
descent from ancestors who
"came over in the Mayfiower," the
ship must have been a 18th CEN
fury luxury liner. Actually the
ship was a three-masted. double
decked vessel, 100 feet long, and
carried l02 passengers. One died
and a baby was born, en- route.
The Msyhower is pictured on
the U. S. l-cent stamp above, OF
the Pilgrim tercentenary issue, re-
leased in 1920 TO commemorate the
Booth anniversary of the landing
of the Pilgrims at Provincetown
and Plymouth.
The Pilgrims were English
Separatists, a sect similar to the
Puritans. They fed from England
to Holland, then returned and ar
ranged to found colony in Amer
lea. Seventy London merchants
backed the venture.
They sailed from England in
September, sighted land Nov. II.
The first stop was at Province
town. but after exploration, Plym-
outh was selected as the site Of
the colony.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-08
Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes Things

To receive attention IN this col
umn letters must give name and
address OF writer Only initials
yin Be published when requested
Mr.. F1xits Could you tell me
how long . widow must reside
In this county to get the moth
ers' pension: WIS
II she has been In the state
a year. six months would satisfy
the residence requirement In the
county. But there Is no mothers
pension by that name Help Is
given to needy mothers In the
form OF aid TO their dependent
children.
Mr.. Fixit: Would you please
tell me where and 20 whom
should write for my birth GER
tificates was born near Clark
field, MIMI, In Yellow Madison
county, IS years ago. What
would be the cost:
MRS. II. A.
Minnesota has recorded birth
certificates since 1900, so yours
should be on file with the State
Bureau of Vital Statistics, st.
Paul, MINI. Cost of a certified
copy usually Is about so cents.
Mr.. Fixit: To v. NJ. Of Au-
burn, who asked about keeping
mildew off rose bushes: l have
found out by experience that
wood ashes will remove rose
mold from rose bushes. Sprinkle
bushes and ground heavily once
= week with dry wood ashes for
several months. READER.
Thank you. Well pass on your
experience to any gardeners who
wish to try II.
Mr.. Fixit: One Of your readers
asked the other day about how
10 cure warts. We've used salt,
mixed with q little bit Of water
or with butter. mixed rs full Of
salt rs II win get, and applied
TO the warts. IL will cure them.
We know because we have tried
10 on ourselves and on our cow
rs well. READER.
We pass that on. too, with
the comment that no ailment
Is too trivial, even warts, for
consultation with your doctor.
Mr.. Fixit: 1 would be very
glad II you could give me the
address and subscription cost Of
"Better Homes and Gardens"
magazine rs want TO send for
II. Il. !.
You win find copies of it on
all the news stands and In every
copy you viii find a page or so
devoted to telling you how to
subscribe and usually a SUBJ
scription blank or two sewn into
the book. None of the magazines
Of that type are at all reticent
about their prices nor where to
write.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-08
Theory and Practice

few years ago there spread widely England
especially among young men, movement whose adherents
took oath never to shoulder gun in any
So popular this movement that many believed that
any British attempt to raise army would face serious
difficulties.
Many did stand firm on their convictions and the
scenous DIRECTORS have had dgnified and considerable
hearings they called service and stood their
principles But in the latest call of 312912 of g.
only 1883 listed themselves conscientious objectors
about 1.23 per cent
Thus the force of circumstances has beaten down the
conscientious principles Of many who realize that only
il German youth In position to take the attitude
could their principles set effective barrier against
Selfish may possess the earth it is the meek only
who inherit it from the Heavenly Father free from all
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-08
by John Hix

sistance; passionate" kisses so
lowered the resistance of the
subjects that only 5000 ohms
developed. Reschears conclud-
ed that when woman gives a
kiss, she gives a good one" Of
1900 ohms.
Tomorrow: Lucky FALL
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member, this jealous attitude
has been seemingly one-sided. I
have subscribed to both cities
papers and have friends in both
cities. I have yet to read or
hear a jealous or petty remark
coming from Seattle.
In regard to the Satko case,
every person I've talked with in
Tacoma agrees Seattle made a
smart and humane move in stop
ping the crazy scheme. But why
wasn't this move made by Ia
coma? AS far as the mountain
is concerned, its present name
is really better for Tacoma than
the name Tacoma would be.
Why be stubborn, Tacoma,
and so determined not to be on
good terms with your sister
city? 1t will get you nowhere
IL you continue to act like a
spoiled, jealous child.
D. L. HYATT,
205 No. Tacoma Ave.
I'VE TOLD you SO.
Editor The Times: 81 told
you So" is conventionally re-
garded as a violation of good
taste. Yet, where prediction
eventuates in demonstration
something of profit may be de-
rived for future guidance, IL we
will.
When England requested Of
Norway and Sweden, some while
ago, the privilege Of peaceable
passage for allied troops through
their countries to go to the aid
of Finland, and such privilege
was promptly denied, Norway
and Sweden were warned that
IL this aid to Finland was not
permitted. they the selves
would suffer, not friendly CO.
operation but ruthless invasion
and the horrors and destruction
Of war imposed by Germany.
Norway and Sweden tried to
carry a little water on both
shoulders and needed not the adj
vice and the predictions from
good counselors. 1t has even de-
veloped that a small percentage
Of the Norvegians had come
under the Nazi spell, and when
the German invasion started,
without excuse or reason, they
went bit yellow and turned tail
away from the defense of their
own countryman and their own
national honor. And this is
something difficult to believe
OF any Norwegian. but neverthe-
less unfortunately true. After
all, facts are the stubbornest
blooming things that ever were.
Now, the Norwegians and the
Swedes are harvesting the
whirlwind they sowed. II has
been made more difficult for
the allies to protect Norway and
Sweden from the wanton in
vasion which every observer has
known full well was brewing. II
free and friendly entry OF allied
troops had been granted for the
benign purpose indicated at the
time. Norway and Sweden would
have been spared the ruthless.
murderous. destructive war OF
invasion they are now suffering
from.
When you are dealing with =
factor in world affairs which
regards only might as right and
whose guiding fetish is domina-
ton Of everything and every
body. il is necessary 10 reply in
kind-f you DO not know bet
ter way,
RoBT. DOUBLEDAY.
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so IHEY SAY

Class Is a concept too small
to unite men for social emanci-
patton. Nationality is too small,
Race Is too small. The ideal
must be large enough to IN
clude all men.
Bishop c. Bromley Oman.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-08
How They Did II Fifty
Years Ago
The Election Was Fair
Or Stolen
y
II All Depended On Which
Side You Were
Coal Passers Tie Up
Sound Shipping

ONCE more the old Tacoma
~ newspaper files provide ma
terial for this column. Fifty
years ago this day the Demo-
cratic Tacoma News appeared
with what today would be called
a "streamline" front page an
nouncing:
"victory Clear and Com
plete. Democratic City and
Ward Tickets Sweep Every
thing Before Them.
That was not quite true as was
explained in the story. for three
Republicans escaped the slaugh-
ter. But the Democrats gather
ed in all the rest OF the offices.
Stuart Rice was elected mayor;
C. II. Wheeler, treasurer; Colin
Mcintosh, city surveyor tits city
engineer now); John Fuller and
Frank Smalley, councilmen In
the First ward; William A. Free
man, Third ward: John McGold-
rick. Fourth ward.
Republicans who went into Of
flee by small majorities were
s. c. Milligan. city attorney; J.
p. Hodgins, who defeated Owen
Woods for street commissioner.
and Charles T. Manning. coun-
Gilman in the second ward.
Ledger. usually Republican but
In this case independent, was not
quite so bombastic in announc-
ing the results of the election,
but Editor Radebaugh in his
Characteristic style let it be
known that most OF the success
full candidates were on an indie
pendent advisory ticket recon-
mended by The Ledger. Evil
IDENTIFY there had been a split in
the Republican party here for
Editor Rsdebaugh observed that
the majority of the people evil
IDENTIFY did not think the flag was
in danger and that safety did
not necessarily depend on q lit
tie coterie Of Republicans"
The Tacoma Globe had a still
different story Of the election.
The Globe had only a short time
before been taken over by the
late Ralph Metcalf and c. II.
Boynton and was 100 per cent
Republican. The day before
election the paper warned its
readers that the Democratic
party was attempting to de-
bauch the voters. In the opin-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-08

let the sarcastic remarks thrown
its way pass by unnoticed. This
city Is Seattle.
have lived my life in Seattle
and Tacoma, and / like both
cities. But as long as I can re-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-08
AFTER MANY YEARS
By E. T. SHORT

ion of The Globe. the results Of
the election were positive proof
that the debauchery had been
complete.
The party. The Globe asserted,
had spent $4,000 to defeat the
Republican candidate and put
Stuart Rice in the mayors Of
flee. But the Democratic mayor
had not been in office two
months before he headed a move
ment for a charter revision and
legislated himself out of office,
which was not playing up to the
part of an official for whom the
office had been bought. And the
funny part of it is that the re-
vised charter eliminated a lot
OF loop holes and frightened some
loose screws that had been cost
ing the taxpayers a good deal of
money.
In many respects the cam
paign of 1890 was much like that
through which Tacoma has just
passed except for the complica-
tons caused by the passing Of
one of the candidates for mayor.
And fifty years ago this day
the great fear In Tacoma and
Seattle was that labor trou-
bles were going 10 tie up all
water transportation because
the coal passers were striking
for q raise Of IS month. They
were getting $35 and wanted
$40. Firemen also were asking
for more money-S45 n month
on vessels burning wood and
$50 on the coal burners.
Both the Eliza Anderson and
City of Kingston were tied up
when they reached Tacoma on
the morning of May Z. After a
few days of wrangling the diff
ferences were compromised and
business went on as usual trying
to make UP for the losses which
have always been caused by
strikes.
Tacoma baseball fans were
getting into action for the sea-
son then. just as they are now.
In one OF the first games it was
a great satisfaction that Mag
nusson's splendid catch of Deans
drive TO center in the last inning
when there We're two men out
and two on bases. saved the day
for Tacoma" The score was Sc
attic u, Tacoma Is.
Important news on this sew
enth day Of May fifty years
ago was the announcement of
the filing Of Incorporation pa
pers by the firm Of Garretson.
Woodruff & Pratt, founders of
the Peoples Store. The capital
stock was $4,000
For entertainment there WAS
the eminent actor z. II. Sothern.
in Lord Chumley.r a bit of re-
fined comedy written especially
to fit Sothern's style Of acting.
II was a great show. We don't
see anything like il today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-08
TACOMA'S ATTITUDE
CALLED UNREASONABLE

Editor, The Times; want to
stick up" for a city which is
being unfairly treated; a city
which is intelligent enough to
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-08
An Inside Picture of Finan-
cial and Political America
Ii Gil T

WASHINGTON-A Firms story of Finand's defeat
by Russia is of Allied and American hesitation and
puslanimous action which virtually amounted to betrayal
1t is currently important because diplomatic grapevine
reports of the debace have led the neutral bloc of nations
Holland, Belgium. Sweden the Balkansto place slight
faith in Anglo French nledues
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-08

named "Oscsr"), two subjects
each grasped a metal electrode,
then sealed the circuit with
kiss. These facts were revealed:
"Half-hearted' kisses register
ed 1900 ohms resistance;
good, honest" kisses showed
from 1900 to 10000 ohms re-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-08

The meek shall and be satisfied they sna praise .ne
Lord that seek him: your heart shall live for
22:26.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-08
OHsIPH TESTER

OHMPH TESTER
Researchers at the University
of Richmond recently learned
that a kiss. like a chemical
formula, can be analysed with
qualitative as well as quantita-
tive accuracy. Utilizing a de-
vice called osculometer mick
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-08

Important news on this sew
enth day Of May fifty years
ago was the announcement OF
the filing OF incorporation pa
pers by the firm of Garretsou.
Woodruff & Pratt, founders Of
the Peoples Store. The capital
stock was $500. 600.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-08

For entertainment there WAS
the eminent actor z. II. Sothern.
in Lord Chumley." bit Of re-
fined comedy written especially
to fit Sothern's style az acting.
II was a great show. We don't
see anything like il today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-08

To receive attention IN this COLI
umn letters must give name and
address OF writer Only initials
vii be published when requested
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-13
liant Diseases Seriously
Attack Tobacco In State

obtained this year from the straw
berry spray program, but growers
should not depend on the Favorable
conditions to be repeated next year
and therefore, arrangements ShoIIlu
be made to spray every year 10 con-
troll leafspot and scorch."
In discussing the blue mold SItua-
ton. the Extension specialist sal
that a few growers were able to &c
tobacco plants set in the field before
the attack of mold occurred, but IN
most cases the blue mold invaded the
plant bed before tranSplanting time
Tobacco plants were already TWO
to three weeks later than last year
because of weather conditions, Car
riss stated, land where blue molo
occurred, further delay OF one tU
two weeks was caused. Where ser
ious blue mold infestation has oc-
Cured, growers are cautioned not
put those plants in the field unit
new, white roots have begun to pu
out"