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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-20
P.-T. A. Convention at
Fruiiland Hall April Is
PuYullup Host City for Older Boys
Conference Saturday ond Sunday

Of the Y. NJ. c. A. Later viii be
group discussions and election OF
officers. Sunday morning the boys
viii attend services at Christ
church where RI. Rev. s. Arthur
Huston, bishop Of the Episcopal
diocese Of Olympia, win be the
speaker. Youth and Democracy
Is his subject. A fellowship circle
In the parish hall win conclude
the conference.
Arrangements have been made
by George b. Cole, Pierce county
secretary OF the Y. N. c. A; Vic
Beckman Of Tacoma, president OF
the conference. and Larry Spencer,
Sumner. secretary.
PIT. A. Groups Elect
Mrs. L. w. Post was reelected
president Of Alderton PIT. A. at
the home OF Mrs. L. M. Hatch
Thursday afternoon and Mrs. X.
I. spooner was reelected vice
president. Newly-elected officers
are Mrs. Otto Davis. secretary.
and Mrs. Alex Meyers. treasurer.
Delegates to the state convention
IL Mrs. Post.
A group Of mother singers"
from Falkland gave = group Of
numbers.
At the meeting Of J. p. Stewart
PIT. A. Thursday night Mrs. Roy
Farrar was the choice for presi-
dent. Mrs. Harry Mohr Is vice
president; Mrs. Lowell Mahaffie,
secretary, and Mrs. Clyde Handle,
treasurer. Delegates to the state
convention are Mrs. Farrar and
Mrs. Mohr with Mrs. Z. A. Nc
Grath and Mrs. Mahaffie A. alter
mates.
DR.. Edward Draper Of the col
lege OF education Of the University
of Washington was guest, speaker
at the Kiwanis club luncheon
Thursday. comparing education In
this country with that Of European
countries.
DIR. Draper said in the totan-
tartan countries certain students
are picked by the governments for
higher education and their think
ing directed along lines laid down
by the dictators. In the United
States more secondary students
are receiving education than in
all the European countries COM
blned. he said.
\ y
Puyallup Elks lodge No. 1880
has announced a new series of in
vitiational dances 10 be held at
the temple on North Meridian st.
beginning Saturday night. Dane
ing Is scheduled from $50 to
1:30. e. A. McGrath heads the
committee In charge.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-20

RUYALLUP-Pierce County
council Of Parent Teacher groups
win hold III annual spring con-
vention In rruitland grange hall
Thursday, April IS. A program
beginning At s:4s = m. win occupy
the fun day.
Speakers VIII Be DR.. Clifford
Halvorson Of Western State hos
pital, whose subject win be Men
tai Hygiene: Superior Judge
Fred c. Remain, on Juvenile
Protection" and Mrs. ]. s. Stew
art, stats president Mrs. T. c.
Bsardsley. state office secretary,
win give Instructions on the state
convention At Aberdeen May Is
~.
There also win be election Of
sfficers. The nominating COM
mittee has named one slate which
includes Mrs J. Z. Barry Of Roy.
for president: Mrs. Clyde VIII
hams, Eatonville. second vice
president, and Mrs. Charles
Barofsly Of Falkland. treasurer.
Additional nominations may be
made from the floor. Each as
ISOLATION II allowed four voting
deIegates- A nursery viii be
maintained throughout the day for
prs-school children.
n.y. ossnssrreaes
Delegates from Pierce. Thurs
ION. 0rsys Harbor and Mason
counties Will be guests In Puy-
allup saturday and Sunday at the
Older BoyT conference. held under
the sponsorship Of the Y. NJ. c. A.
The first session will open At
IL o'clock Saturday at the parish
hall Of Christ Episcopal church
with Wesley Rennie. general Sec
Rotary Of the Seattle Y. M. c. A..
~ speaker. A series Of round
tabls discussions win be held in
the afternoon on youth problems.
Royal Lndal, boys work secre-
tAry Of the Tacoma Y viii be in
charge.
At 8 o'clock the delegates win
20 TO the First Christian church
Evening star., 1940-05-04
HOUSES WANTED TO BUY.

PAY HIGHEST ALL-cAsH PRICES FOR
old D. C. houses: no commission MRS.
KERN 2632 Woodley pl NV Co 2675
CASH FOR HOUSES. BRICK OR FRAME.
white or colored any condition. E. A.
BARRY. 3439 l4th st. NV. Columbia 6OS6.
IMMEDIATELY FROM OWNER, CHEVY
Chase. 9 r., b., sbogt $4,000. Big cash
payment. Box 16-C. Star.
I NEED HOUSES DEAL DIRECT WITH
you and pay all cash for D. c. property.
No commission: quick settlement Call Z. H.
PARKER, 1915 st. NV. District 300.
8 TO IL RMS. PREFER NE. OR Sc. CASH.
Owners. brokers. E. A. GARVEY. DI. 45Os.
Eve, Sun. GE. $500. 1126 Vt. ave.
WANTED FROM OWNER. 4-FAMMY
nat, Northeast. white neiehborhood. State
cash price Box 67-C, Star.
BY PRIVATE PARTY-6-RM HOUSE IN
Chevy Chase. D. c., or nearby. Must have
den or bedrm. on ground a., not more than
5 yrs. old: $4,000 to $4,000. No brokers.
Wisconsin 1861, after 8 pm.
CAsH-CAsH-CASH
will pay cash for old houses: condition
immaterial White or colored brick or
frame. d. c. only. q. g. DUTY. 1924
Vermont ave. NV. National 1882.
WE HAVE CASH BUYERS FOR YOUR b.
G. property II the price Is rixht. Frame Or
brick. large or small condition tmmateriAl.
r. A. HUMPHREYS,
sos No. CAP. Realtor. MA. 0o70.
Evening star., 1940-05-04

| South Of Logan Circle. on Vermont ave.
2-story and basement brick. rooms and
path gas heat wide frontage. Inspection
| by appointment.
| VIM. T. BALLARD,
Evening star., 1940-05-04

1901 1st ST NE.
Corner q exposureS. 3 large rooms big
kitchen. bath, porch garage II wanted),
elec. included S4S5O
1S12-A M ST. NV.
Modern downtown bldg, 2 rooms, RECEIPT
hall. modern kit, refg., bath with shower,
$3.50.
WALTER A. BROWN,
MA. 1862. WI. 5I34.
Evening star., 1940-05-04

CONN. AVE.-3221.
2 R.. <. B. Shower. Foyer. Elevator. s4e.so
1912 M ST. NV.
NEW OWNER-MANAGEMENT.
Fully equipped l and 2 room apartments
see ianitor. s.
MODERN BUILDINGS.
a1s4 14th ST. NV.
wHrTEcRorr APT. 1901 Lonsfellow NV.
1872 KENYON ST NV.
rms, Kitchen. bath. refg. S45. 90
, . MgILIN, ~ sse R. I AVE NE j..
New Duplex Chevy Chase.
. 4 REAL HOME At ONLY s4e.so
43os est5f 5ENfSEK Tsfasiy 81 N NV and Bath
, ATLANTIC. 1905 10th ST. NV
1900 TAYLOR ST. NV.
rms, kit, bath. free refg.----- $4,000
1909 HAMPDEN LANE. BETHESDA.
rms, kitchen. bath. refs. $52. so
1896 AyoNpALs ST. BETHESDA.
BRAND-NEw-451b AvoNDALE ST.
rms. Kitchen, bath. porch. refE. $55. 90
UNHEATED DUPLEX.
ls4l Y ST. Sc.
Mssncrioa MsAssnsce 1a aPrfTsiff MVf4rp.
FRANCIS A. BLUNDON CO..
sos n 0T. NV.
Evening star., 1940-05-04

COlOHED.
Beautiful Eastland Gardens,
42nd and Kenilworth ave n.e.-Purchase
a lot in a splendid neighborhood, 40x147;
when paid $3.50 to $500. I will build .
modern home. Also 4244 Lane pl. ne
condition. HOWARD s. corr, Colorado
Bldg. Room /. Ii. 6s93-J. Salesman
Evening star., 1940-05-04
APARTMENTS WANTED
APARTMENTs FUR. or UNFuR

APARTMENTS FUR. OR UkFuR.
1915 KENNEDY ST. N.W.-FURN on
UNI. apts. rms; nicely furn.. in good loca-
tion: sarase; very reas.; adults
47O0 GEORGIA AVE IApor p11e~
bath. utilities: conven schools churches:
corner; windows S37.5O. ia. 276G.
1852 ONTARIA .RD.. APT. 21-suBLET
VII october furnished or unfurnished SIX.
room apartment. three exposures three
bedrooms. large dining room and livine
room Select building. CO. O5O5-W hS
BASEMENT APT, NICELY FuRN IJv-
lne Iaa room. kitchen, pvt. bath; S35 month,
ATTRACTIVE APIS. HIGH-CLAss NEIGH
oorhoods: some furnished Car ayaiiable on
Apt. MRS. GREEN Shanhari siHs VI
Evening star., 1940-05-04

A. =. GRINDLEY. 936 n Y. AVE
$40 DECATUR ST NV
rms. kit. din, bath, screened porch;
auto. heat: available June i; $3.50.
WAPLE Il JAMES, INC,
1924 14th St. NV. d. 3346.
Evening star., 1940-05-04
APARTAEkTs FURNISHED.
~ -. lGNASaAi La ~ 4 -. --.l-

MOST ATTRACTIVE .6-ROoN. KITCHEN.
s.'n. bsesn. bsasa ssSsss!ieol'n' sssi TAFT srts'''
ARDMORR. 9l6 10th 81. N.W-NEATLY
.sts.: pvt. Baths. showers. siec. T.f9.; '1si So
Mr., 10th AND KALoRAMA RD.-ExcEL-
lent location: lovely. newly furn ;. hv-bed
lst a.: 2 expos.; $50 80. Hobart 74eS.
1919 EUCLID ST. N.W.-HOME FOR Q;
b.ss @ essv.n ssso 4ansp Aa. e0''
froSe 6oEsnS laa1 FL Ld NNwnlcEtY ruRH
reig. gas stove, front porch: Eentiies;
9nllm phone. TAYLOR 9O92.
sHFxx Focms CHASE ASH p ts6.l cNoW
matte heat, electricity. hot water: sarsse:
iaesi %oedl., '!sss 1854 bus; adults: references
21Ol 18th ST. N.W.-sUBLET, MAY ID
Attractively furnished two rooms, kitchen.
three Decatur 0s00. Apt. 212. s.
2 LARGE ROOMS FOR HOUSEKEEPING.
-,noIu ,-o,sa Piney Branch I'd. NV. l block
S5o1 3, IL MASS: AVE: NV. APT. 307--sUB:
:Soxer ~ excel tr.nsp 9sa1ms s dn rM ft Se5i bath
rm.. large kit. and pvt bath: eiec refe..
new gas stove. Call Adams 1897.
2O39 2nd ST. N.E.-FRONT APT, LARGE
I'M, KIT, large screened-in porch q expos.:
new furnishings; utilities: $50.
NEAR DUPONT CIRCLE-4-RooM APT,
csa osSsut: Iurn., End floor. front; Frigidaire,
s!sy. seIy. 15l1 22nd st. NV. DU. s265.
FURN. BACHELOR APT. S32bO.
Mooern BLDG. large CHEEKY room, big
e!oset. luxurious bath. CO. 1882
1915 10th ST. NV.
Newly furnished: 2 rooms. kitchenette.
pain Tor or 3; also single: maid. linen
and elec. Rents reduced. Resident msr.
DOWNTOWN.
bedrooms liv. rm.. kit. bath apt eros,
ventilation: clean and cool apt, witt, bscS
porch. 1915 L st. NV
NEW FURNITURE.
tr,:,,r rms: kitchen. bath: linen. gas. .elec-
resident MANAGER. The Bordeaux, eg2i
georgia ave. NV. RA. 9271.
Evening star., 1940-05-04
COLORED-BARGAIN.

921 18th ST. Sc.
Colonial brick; six rooms and bath; Gel
lar, hot-water heat. garage. Completely
reconditioned. Price, S4.75O
JOHN F. DONOHOE & SONS,
3l4 Penna Ave SE
Evening star., 1940-05-04
1853 QUEBEC PL. NV.

Just east of Ga. ave. modern six-room
and bath, hot-water heat. two-car brick
earase. side and rear alleys. Sold to settle
an estate. Price, $3.50.
VIM. T. BALLARD,
1921 Eve ST Nv
Evening star., 1940-05-04
NEW--ExCLUSIvE.
WARWICK

IWkk0O. hV =. n CSLII OI.J,
3051 IDAHO AVE
A few apts.. now available in this exclu-
sive. air-ventilated building. Living room
arss ana bath sac 20 Liy sm dnette kit
bedrr1., dinette. kit. bath, from S8T 80.
Elev;, switchboard service. Res. mgr. EN-
670O
SOUTH EXPOSURE-NEW,
Here is an apartment In a select
building, which has been thoroughly
renovated with all new equipment.
Living Room. Bedroom, Pullman
Kitchen and Bath--all new fixtures,
including built-in tub with shower.
new electric range. ventilating fan,
etc. AND THE RENTAL Is ONLY
$4s.50i Located just east of Con-
necticut ave. at Masonic HILL Select
tenancy. Inspect it-and be your
own Judge. Apply at Apt. 81
1901 18th ST. NV
Evening star., 1940-05-04
."sTRATHMoRE."

."sTRATHMORE."
18th and Monroe NV.
Resident Manager. CO. 3976.
isas ia:.s ,I PHELPS PL:-LARoE goYER,
,SANpALE il, HAoNER = CO.. INC.
1921 Conn. Ave. Decatur 5000.
100 F ST. NE. (NEW BLDG.)--2 ROOMS
'nffi hRias si "a e. .e1.'ssrfs0f sss sr SR
and II ; s.ts: ST. $500. 800 ROOMS KITCHEN
rms mss tIt s Bath. Rvi s45 t. kit BATH $50;
bath a47T .ots Newss3 ss9 ST. n.w-several l-rm and
. i4s9 Newton st. n.w.-2 rms. kit. and
1924 Vermont Ave NV. W. NE. $500.
1902 OGDEN ST. NV.
rear porch; heat furnished 80 S55 90
ssas Fet1lasrssien, 44ts 81 INV.
a1 Pitchsn tile Vns Bath rosm %ith smssef shoWef.
Reas ana ho Sasr
furnished. fopen Sunday. 2 to m
j. o'BR1EN KEY. ''''''
a27 18th st. NV. METROPOLITAN 1855.
144s G1RARD ST. NV.
One room, dinette. kitchen. bath, large
dressing closet with Murphy bed, S37 so.
LINkINS CO.. 1922 H ST. NV.
YOU GET MORE AT THE
"STRATHMORE"
Well-Managed Elevator Building.
Resident Manager. CO. 1915.
THE MINTWOOD
1S43 MINTWOOD PL. NV.
Complete comfort in a modern building
on quiet street, near Rock Creek Park.
2 rooms. reception hall with large closets,
kit. bath, refg.. $47.50. Also 2-bedroom
WALTER A. BROWN.
1873 INGLESIDE TERRACE NV.
Overlooking Rock Creek Park, 6-rm
brick row. house, 2 large screened rear
porches hot-water heat, garage: large
front porch. Ewes. EN- 1896
VIM. M. THROCKMORTON.
Rents and Sales.
GEORGETOWN, 3025 DUMBARTON AVE
Open Sunday, "a. Duplex 5 rms. bath.
porch; S42 30. OWNER. NO. 1879.
3219 MT. PLEASANT ST.
fmsf si.ANNoa NsHsi aa'a 4 LucHs CO. s4o'oo
1908 H st. NV. National 2345.
SEE OUR ATTRACTIVE UNITS.
2 rooms, kitchen, 6nette, bath; re-
frigeration included in rent.
$45 to S55.
THE STRATHMORE,"
350l 3th ST. NV.
Manager CO 1916.
Evening star., 1940-05-04

1913 1913 K ST. N;W-oNE ROOM KITCHEN,
oaIn: nicely furn.; gas, cleo refg. incl;
convenient to downtown. ME. s39s.
1888 EYE ST. NV AND 2 ROOM
oachelor apts.. nicely furn; elec. incl:
convenient downtown District QEIs '
Evening star., 1940-05-04
HILLCREST'
5000 CONN. AVE

AMERICAN university Park.
Modern detached. splendid for physician:
bedrooms: baths with shower. ma id S
room with lavatory and shower: oil heat,
gear garage; lot 40 by $50. Beautifully
handicapped. Owner leaving city and will
eaerifice at only Sa.75O
See 5047 Mass. Ave. Today.
Open Saturday to Q. Sunday le to 9,
Soldano Realty Co., Inc,
1901 New York Ave. NV MA. l14s.
Evening star., 1940-05-04

CoLoRED-soUTHGA VALE 18th AND
Queen, S. Arlington, Va.-2O new houses;
tive detached homes, 5-6-7 rms. lots,
40x1O0: close in: bus lines, fare only.
Come out and see them for yourself-the
Price. $1,000 to S6s50. Drive out over
Lincoln Memorial Bridge, then out Colum-
bia pike, turn left on Queen st. District
Evening star., 1940-05-04

-oII I4th ST. NV.
2 rms, kitchen dinette bath.
porch: hest, hot water, elec., refg.
included in rent S45 90
91g L ST. NV
3 rms, kitchen. bath. large hall $4,000
4SG5 Bird ST NV
3 rms. dinette. kitchen. bath:
heat and hot water furnished $4,000
2504 NAYLOR RD Sc
4 rms kitchen. bath, hall. large
closets: heat and hot water fur
nished $500
P. J. WALSHE, INC,
1107 Eve St NV National 64RS
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FiUe Schools
Remain Closed

Closing of the Fife school Mon
day put the total at five with the
beginning OF this week which are
shut down in Pierce county by the
measles epidemic.
DIR. Norman Il. Magnussen.
county health officer, reported
that the measles cases. which he
had thought would reach q sstura-
ton point of 1855 or 140 cases in
the county. scared to a new high
OF 4ss called 10 his attention last
week.
Schools closed were University
Place, Lakeview. Firwood. Har-
ward and Fife. Lakeyiew intended
TO open Monday. DR.. Magnussen
said, but found itself without suf-
ficient attendance 10 make classes
worth while. II plans to open
Thursday.
Successfully opened NJ N day
were Firgroye and spsnawsy
schools. two OF the earlier ones hit
by the epidemic.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-16
CITY OFFICIALS
ADDRESS BLIND

Mayor Kaufman and Safety
Commissioner Eastwood were
speakers at the January meeting
of Pierce County Association OF
the Blind Sunday at Maccabee
hall.
After singing OF America" by
the audience, Eastwood was intro
duced and spoke on problems Of
safety. He promised his coop
Grafton in making the streets Of
Tacoma more safe for blind Pc
destrians. Mayor Kaufman told
of his experiences among blind
persons.
Entertainment was given by the
st. Leo's Girls group. An instru-
mental quintet and choral group
played and sang the following
! selections: stay in Your Own
Back Yard and "Jeanie With the
Light Brown Hair" by the chorus.
Rendezvous" by the quintet and
Bells of st. Mary's" by the COM
bined group.
The musicians were Margaret
Desmond, Eleanore Marinaui, Ida
Forester, Helen Mcdonald and
Eunice MCGOWAN. The singers
were Betty Walentiny, Margaret
Desmond, Virginia Mack, Norma
Moratti. Maxine Shaughnessy,
Betty Lowell, Margaret McCaf-
frey. Marjorie Frace and Dorothy
Hartman.
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WAIT CONTRACT
ON BONNEVILLE

City officials said Monday that
a form Of proposed contract be
tween the Bonneville power adj
ministration and the city of Ia
coma for an exchange of power
agreement had not yet been re-
ceived from DR.. Paul J. Raver,
Bonneville administrator.
Mayor Kaufman said that when
the contract form arrived. it would
be given serious study by all the
council.
Bonneville experts conferred
here last Thursday with Tacoma
and Seattle city light engineers
and on the basis of views there
exchanged, the Bonneville legal
department WAS to draw up the
agreement, which is expected TO
be received sometime this week.
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Broadway Paving
Again Discussed
AT Council Meet

Retail Trade bureau representa-
lives called on the council Monday
for Z report on what Is being done
TO speed repaving Of Broadway.
They were assured by Works Com
missioner Bergersen that consider
able work has already been done
toward drafting the specifications.
However. J. c. Shapiro and o. T..
Craig. Broadway business heads.
were told that the city still has to
ascertain from the state highway
department what gas tax funds
may Be available toward the total
expense Of between $4,000 and
sos. 900.
Bergersen said there might be
some money left from funds ex-
pended on the Narrows bridge APP
proach. and that IN any event, he
hopes to be able 10 arrange assist
ance for the district equal to that
contributed toward the Pacific ave.
repaying last summer.
Mayor Kaufman said II Ii planned
TO get the financial information
together and then return to the
property owners with = petition for
them to sign on the basis OF alter
nate bids for "black top" and Port
land cement concrete surfacing.
Shapiro insisted the Broadway
merchants want something done
this spring. Craig will carry the
seport back to the bureau.
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Tired MOtOriSt
Booked bv Police

Too weary from working a
night-shift 10 change his license
plates or look for proper park
ing place, Marvin f. Psulson. 32l0
East F st, headed for a police
court appearance Monday.
Paulson was eating breakfast in
a cafe near So. oath and Pacific
at $50 a. m. Sunday when Officers
]. S. Lyons and Schnugger found
his car parked u feet from the
curbing nearby. They told him
to move the car. Paulson told
them he was too tired TO look for
a parking place at that hour. and
gave the same reason for not
having attached his 1910 license
plates, police said. He was ar
rested for improper parking and
having improper plates. He is
not the Marvin A. Paulson who is
a state pstrolman and the son OF
CITY Detective John Psulson.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-16
SKANS|E ESTATE
INVENTORY FILED

An inventory and appraisement
of the estate left by Mitchell Skan-
sic, late president of the Washing
ton Navigation Co., was filed in
superior court here Monday, set
ting the total value at 1854 ,67s.31.
More than half the estate was
represented in cash or the equiva-
lent of cash. In bank accounts in
Seattle and Tacoma he left ap-
proximately $4,000. Two life in
surance policies of $4,000 were
listed and a trust certificate val
ued at $44,756.
Value of Skansie's interest in
the ferries Vashonia, City of Ia
coma, City of Steilacoom. Defiance
and Skansonia, with his interest in
contract of Pierce county to pur-
chase them for $780, 900, was esti-
mated by the appraisers at s62, $50.
Appraisers of the estate for the
ADMINISTRATORS, Mrs. Amanda
Skansie and Katharine Dorotich,
were Stuart II. Elliott. C. II. Wal
lace and II. r. Thurston.
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WANTED TO GO Home,
BUT BAIL NECESSARY

Like Carlo, Marie Horst thought
she'd go home now. A number
of North End residents were aware
of the fact early Sunday, police
said.
Detective Albert Anderson and
Officer Bob Poore rushed to No.
37th ST. and Mason ave. about 3
a. m. Residents in nightclothes
were out in search of a woman
heard screaming Il want to 90
home. Calls kept coming to
police headquarters, and the Off
GERS stayed on the trail. About
an hour later they arrested Marie
Horst and companion. Mike
Mladenoff, at No. 26th and Proctor.
Mladenoff and the woman, still in
sisting she wanted to go home,
went TO Jail on drunk and dis
orderly charges. They posted $50
bail each for release later.
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} SERIAL STORY
1854
BY RUTH AYERS s4. sssset NC
covypicHT. 1854
MA SERVICE NC

woman's coming here.
A brittle voice answered dis
painfully. IF that woman isn't
being watched. she should be. All
kinds of strange stories are told
about her"
The first voice cut in. After
all. nobody knows very mucn
about her except that she set her
self up in great lavishness in May
fair"
Mary strained her ears, UNI
ashamed at housekeeping. The
woman with the brittle, clipped
accent was going on. Its odd
that one of her young admirers
isn't tagging along today. / hear
that former Spanish war flyer,
Vincent Gregg, is completely gone
on her"
II couldn't be, Mary thought,
drawing back family into the pro-
tecting gloom of the room. Now,
she wanted to shut out the doom
OF these words. Vincent slave
to this worldly Carla. The voices
went on mercilessly.
"Carla Marchetta, as she calls
herself. has never explained why
that young count who was so
much in love with her sailed on
the Moravia. Why was ne aboard
ship in the first place? My hus-
band saw him at the club the day
before and. seemingly. he had no
intention of going to New York
then"
Eyes, and that awful story about
his suicide. In the admiralty rec
ord it was quite definitely estab-
lished that he jumped from the
deck needlessly."
The woman with the clipped &C
cent broke in again: IF you look
ed into that woman's past, l dare
say you'd find trail of suicides OF
men she has ensnared and then
tossed aside"
Mary was drained of all con.
sciousness Of the present. In
memory, she was back on the
Continued on Page s, Column 81
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WALTER CAFFYN
SUCCUMBS HERE

Death claimed Walter r. Caffyn,
IS, former Tacoma police officer
and merchant patrolman. Satur-
day in a local hospital. He lived
at 907 So. Yakima ave.
Caffyn joined the force in 1907
and was stationed in South Ia
coma. He was later moved to a
beat in town, but shortly after
wards was involved in an inter-
urban accident and forced to leave
his job. He returned to Iowa, his
native state, remaining there two
years. He returned to Tacoma and
the force, but was finally forced
to retire because of i'll health
resulting from his injuries.
Became Patrolman
Following his resignation from
the force, Caffyn entered the
merchant patrolman service and
worked on 3sth ST., between G
and M SITS.
1t was on this job that he came
upon two men robbing a drug
store on the corner of 3Sth and
G SITS. He walked in, gun swing
ing from his hand, demanding
surrender. He was forced to
knock one of the men down. The
other escaped, but was picked up
by a prowl car a few minutes
later. Both are now serving time
in the state penitentiary.
Caffyn came to Washington Al
years ago and has lived in Ia
coma 40 years.
Funeral Tuesday
He was a member of the I.O.O.F.
No. $40 in Maynard, Iowa.
Surviving are a brother, Jesse
Caffyn of Wichita, Kan; two
sisters. Mrs. Hanna Zindars of
Erie, Kan. and Mrs. Chef Ander-
son of Guthrie, Okla.
Funeral services will be held
Tuesday at 2;15 from Mellinger's
chapel with the I.O.OF. officiat-
ing. Cremation in lakewood will
follow.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-16
N. p. to Purchase
z Diesel Engines

The Northern Pacific railway
will purchase seven Diesel-electric
locomotives for immediate deliv-
cry, it was announced Monday in
81. Paul by President {. +. Den
ney. Three 1000 II. P. locomotives
viii be assigned to Minneapolis,
two smaller ones to Seattle and
one each to Spokane and Tacoma.
The engines will be used 10 facill-
tate switching.