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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-03
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a battv version Of the seagoing
fathometer.
Beng more OF less unscientife
and possessors o. only natural
abilities. the bats trek undls-
putedly taxes priority Of IN
vention' over the mariners
sounding gear. But the prin-
eiple of each IS identical
Briefly. the fathometer IS
composed OF series Of gadgets.
one Jigger makes a distinctive
noise on the ships bottom. sad
noise goes down through the
water and IS echoed off the bot
tom. is picked up BY a reeeiv-
ing thingsmaJig Sound travels
100 feet per second in water
gust about four times as fast
as IN air snd by timing the
period between sending and re-
eeiving the fathometer can de-
termine how far the echo
travels, /. e. how far away the
bottom of the sea is from the
bottom of the ship. The fatho-
meter simply records the result
ant statistics in terms of faith
oms of water depth.
The fsthometer works in
given direction tdoWn and back
only; the boys are working on
a similar rig for airplsnes. which
will tell how far the earth il
below. how far mountain IA
ahead, how high clouds are
above. etc.
And thus they may we'll take
a lesson from the bat. He's al
WAYS had and used just what
the ayiators need.
BY letting bats flying in
room strung with wires and like
hazards first blindfolded. then
with plugs in their ears. then
with gags in their mouths. etc.
scientists recently discovered
something surprising.
They learned bats make what
are called "supersonic' squeaks;
noises which only bats and not
humans can hear because they
are so htSh-pitched.
Bats fly around hither and
thither peeping about so times
per second. But when they hear
echoes coming back from some
nearby object, their peeps speed
UP to so times secondhand
they sheer off from whatever is
making the echo, even crisis
crossed wires, so good are their
ears.
Pretty neat, Ell?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-03
Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes Thinus

70 receive attention n tnis COL
nnn leiHefs musf &c nAme and
sdorsss g writer OnIa Initials
I'll % published when rec Tested
Mr.. Fiait: What proceedings
are required against n monthly
renter sho refuses TO vaeate on
a so-day-' notice.
MRS. LAsDLADY.
This calls for civil action
and you would have 10 engage
some attorney 10 bring the ae-
ton. although you would be
granted reasonable attorneys
fees IN ire judgment after your
case s proven. Collecting the
judgment might be another mat
ter. but that's the law.
Mr.. Fixif: What IL the base
pay of [. :. senator, L. =. rep
resentaiiSe and vice president .
b, base pay mean just the pay
they receive for their services,
not tine additional expense money
allowed for secretaries. mileage,
etc. Also does an ex-presidenf's
widow receive an income from
the government A READER.
Senators and Representatives
in congress receive $4,000 per
year each, the vice presidents
salary Is $4,000. Widows OF
former presidents have IN some
cases been voted incomes by
special act of congress.
Mr.. Fixit: What IL The address
of Bernarr aIacT adden. The pub
Usher. Al ZACk.
His address (office) is chanin
Building. New York, y. Y.
Mr.. Fixit: l picked up n mir
ror nj "A sale, and am wondering
what the printing ON the back of
Ii refers TO. II reads n follows:
"s0th annual session, Imperial
Council, A.A.o.N.M.(s) MAY 10
Is, 1914, Atlanta. Ca. etc. This
rough sketch may help.
BERTHA Y. NELSON.
II is n souvenir Of the 1914
convention of the Shriners. The
- you find difficult to identify
is IS" and the letters stand for
Ancient Arabic Order, Mobiles of
the Mystic Shrine. II is a play
ground" branch of the Masonic
order.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-03
COMMENDS EDITORIAL

Editor The Times: I want 10
commend The Times on its edi-
torial in regard to the expulsion
Of Senator-elect Westman. The
true democrat says in effect: Al
though ! sbhor your philosophy
I Will defend with all my power
your right 10 free speech con-
corning II.
Our senate is certainly
adopting the technique of Hitler
and Mussolini If you do not
think the way We do. then 'raus
NIT en- 3" The totalitarian wind
is already blowing very strongly
IN the country. and has the light
Of democracy fluttering. Let US
hope that II may not go out.
Those fsscisti-minded individ-
usls who sit IN judgment at
Olympia are no more true demo-
Gratis than Is the man in the
moon. JOHN HOWARD.
Box 3s7A. Graham.
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Editor, The Times: In defend
ing myself against Mrs. Rays
charge of prejudice may l point
out that she may be perfectly
honest in her opinions, yet have
founded them on false premise
furnished by a source whose i'm
partiality Is questionable. When
ever l hear a widespread repeti-
ton of the same charges. at
crucial and opportune moments,
whose effect IS to cause race
hatred. fear. confusion, and dis
trust, not only of leaders, but
of educational institutions, the
source of our knowledge, and
these statements come from
sources widely separated in So
eial and geographical categories,
then I remember that beyond a
certain point coincidence does
not 90. Some one. somewhere.
Is spreading that idea TO groups
who will wish to believe II,
Trojan Horse stuff.
II is immaterial whether the
Dare speech was ever made,
Hitler and his stooges have re-
peated the ideas in il many
times in radio broadeasts that
cannot be called Pro- English
propaganda, many millions of
Americans have heard Hitler
himself say those things.
Because Carnegie endowed
Libraries, and also wrote a book
containing his private opinions.
and because the overwhelming
majority of the American people
are sympathetic toward a people
of ike ideals and language.
fighting CALAMITY for their lives
and homes, It does not follow,
even remotely, that the Libraries,
and schools are responsible. That
Is very far fetched. Anyone who
has patronized public Libraries.
AND the Tacoma Libraries. as
much as I have and noted the
very Catholic and unbiased Sc
lection Of books of all nations
therein. vii agree With the ma
jority Of the world that our pub
lie libraries are the best in the
world. Such charges are IN
founded IN fact or logic. A close
examination Of the requirements
for a Carnegie Endowment will
reveal no basis for this charge.
WHERE DOES THIS HIT
AND RUN" CHARGE COME
FROM ORIGINALLY?
II Is a serious thing 10 make
such charges against our schools
unless they can be proven be-
yond doubt
Everyone is entitled 10 his
opinion. but Why not find out
what constitutes proof before
forming opinions There Is
recognized way OF doing this.
and II doesn't CONSIST Of taxing
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-03
STILL OPPOSES WAR.

Editor The Times. A recent
article by o. B. Germond of Pc
Ell. Wash, appeared in THE
Pulse of the Public" section of
The Times in which my name
and that of the Social Republic
society OF San Bernardino APP
peared.
Germond referred to so-called
German" propaganda received
from the society. The statement
is not true. In no bulletin that
] have written, and which are
read by good Americans in all
parts of the Union, have I COM
mented on Germanys affairs or
Germany's internal business. The
substance of most of most of my
work and that of other writers
whose work has been circulated
through the society has been
strictly TO expose the herculean
efforts of pro-British (which is
n-American) elements, backed
by willing proselytes like Mr..
Germond, who are attempting to
tear down our neutrality. Once
accomplished. this will quickly
and definitely involve America in
another European war.
As for attempts TO stir up
race hate, as Germond re-
marked. l challenge him TO pro-
duce one booklet or bulletin writ
ten by David Baxter or any
writer of the Social Republic So
ciety which is concerned with
racial attacks. Why should our
country become excited about
Hitler's attitude toward the Jews
Tor the British attitude toward
the Hindus) That is not our
business and We have not vet
reached the stage Of exalted
sanetity whereby We can pre-
sumo TO dictate the policies. OF.
or police the entire world. We
Will have a great deal OF back
yard cleaning to do on our own
hook before We can pose as
moral guardians.
And as for Germond's refer
ence TO my acquaintance with
the German, Prince Lippe. all /
can ask is-Does that make NE
q Nazi ! did edit book by the
Prince giving the German side OF
the British German conflict,
which he has perfect right 10
do, just as Lord Halifax has a
right TO publish a book giving
the British version. The good
American wants FACTS mot
propaganda from BOTH sides
OF any argument before passing
judgment
Quite frankly. in spite of what
Germond wants 10 believe. / am
definitely NOT a Maxi. but an
American. ! am well acquainted
with certain British mobiles and
other people representing all
viewpoints and all walks of life.
just as ! am acquainted with the
Prince of Lippe. But l do not
necessarily agree with any of
them. Neither have I any con-
nection with any subversive
movement or organizations or
bunds or parties merely writing
the truth as see il. According
ly. il seems 10 me that Ameri-
cans who are un-neutrsl and
favor handing one fellow club
TO smack smother with. viii. II
given their head. get us into
popping big war post haste.
Those Americans who favor
neither side in that's
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-03
PULSE OF THE PUBLIC

lately is world of free enter
prise and free individuals free
10 work out our own destiny, be
that small or great; it's still our
ideal. If that world is to be no
more, what other kind of world
can we have-there is none other
conceivable other than the oppo-
site of freedom-free men, free
enterprise. Yet, The Times as
serts, The security which the
Nazis now promise their people
is a security which every country
must achieve What then, are
we arming for? For what Is
Britain fighting
A. 3. SEAMAN.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-03

MONDAY. EEBRu AIRY s

Mingled good and evil aspects
are active today. II is date
more fortunate for signing con-
tracts and leases than for
launching new projects. Trade
is under q stimulating planetary
influence.
Heart and Home: Women to-
day are under threatening rule
of the stars which may bring
them letters which are dissp-
pointing or diseouraging. The
configurs ton may cause frustrs-
ton or delays affecting long
treasured plans. II is not
promising sway under which TO
take any important steps and
most certainly is not a fortunate
wedding day This is time for
girls TO work persistently In
their preparation for future
work. Highly trained technical
experts will be in great demand.
Business Affairs: Mercantile
and manufacturing interests
should prosper greatly. Warning
is given against the tendency 10
speculate or 10 court the god OF
chance in any form. West and
south. horse racing VIII invite
bettors who should be too wise 10
risk much money Stocks viii
fluetuste. but profits will come
TO those who have foresight.
Women are warned against dab
bling in stocks. Grains and other
foodstuffs win soar in prices be-
fore the spring has advanced
more than 8 week. Speculation
should be avoided.
Persons whose birthdate IL is
have the augury OF s year Of
prosperity and pleasure Il is
well to accept wisely the gifts Of
the gods.
Children born on this day
probably will be lucky in love as
well as in material possessions.
They should he studious. serious
and industrious.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-03

Pidgin English is some
thing we've been meaning
70 discuss for some time.
inasmuch as i plays such
an important part in a great
many of sailormens yarns.
IN the first place. the lingo Is
a definite and distinct Jargon
With its own vocabulary and
phrsseology. IN the Orient cool
les simply stare blankly n re-
Spouse to proper wordage as We
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-03
DISAGaEFS WITH
EDITORIAL.

Editor. The Times: The edi-
torial. The Senate of Our State
Thinks We Are Dumb" on the
front page of The Times l1-2D
seems TO be open TO serious
questioning by the citizens of
this state. Just what is The
Times object. or does it know
This writer IS no lawyer. nor
vet parliamentarian. but UNI
doubtedlv the right of deliber-
alive legislstive) body to expell,
and therefore refuse 10 seat.
member is fundamental of law.
The Times seems TO forget
that the senate the eonserva-
tive principle1 is body of men
representing the whole citizen
ship. and theoretically at least,
reflects the consensus Of morals,
opinions and ideals of that
citizenship. as against that OF
small part. Has The Times in
tended to imply that a few
voters may set at naught the
will of the whole
The so-called facts the edi-
torial draws attention TO and
emphasizes appears TO be more
OF an appeal TO the emotions
than a matter of fact True. II
is not beyond the possibility: but
before il would become possible.
the Majority of the constituency
would have 10 become anti
whstever-you-win be fore the
representatives of that eonstitu-
encv could BE- expected TO act
which is Just what occur
red here: unless. We have elected
representatives who do not rep
resent-in that case. We are
dumb.
Isn't the senate right in say
iik III NAANNNs BtAAAr
sentative Of the whole. II is more
sstute than any part that does
not measure up TO the majority
Has The Times considered
that in sponsoring a small sec
ton that has followed course
that even The Times questions,
seemingly is giving aid and CON-
fort to all the forces Of anti
Ameriesnism. both az home and
abroad . What better help could
be asked II is unthinkable that
The Times should do that inten-
tionslly. il is far more probable
that They know not what they
do But. besides this editorial
there are others that bear wit
ness. Just few days ago, The
Tide Of the Future
Thank the Nszis for one
thing. anyway. They have shown
US that the world Of the future
cannot be the world Of the past.
That much is clear"
The oalv world We native
Americans have known until
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-03
More Recruits for Home Defense

To the committees of engineering societies and of the
department which studying afraid defense of
cities added the National Fire Protection assoc
alton The mid winter meeting of this body partly de-
voted the problem of protecting American cities from
bomb and fire losses Horaton Bond Boston engineer and
spokesman for the association quoted saying that
possibility.
There is need to get hystercal about this. TO rush
in the back yard and start digging bomb shelter
But it is longer premature for communities to begin
studying the problems of bombsheer and fireproecon
in of air raids.
emergency to occur, II might come quickly
and with little warning. If every community knows what
must be done, it be done quickly.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-03

use II, but re-
spond readily
10 pdg two
separate a n =
qua ges.
en a n e
pidein Is II
self pidgin for
b L sine SIS.
which in turn
IS a loose term
I o " o 2 X,
working, COM
m f CT a or
what have you
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-03
HOROSCOPE
SUNDAY. FEBRUARY .

This is not an important day
in planetary direction. A strong
~ benefic aspect rules the morn
ing hours The CONFORMATION
stimulates thought and inspires
good resolutions.
Heart and Home: Although
this is not an suspicious config-
uration for the expression of love
or domestic happiness, it Is en-
couraging 10 constructive plan
ming. The mind should be open
TO high vibrations that encourage
unselfish views of life IT is
day to pursue philanthropic and
charitable activities in which
personal sacrifice is enjoined.
Peace and prosperity In the
United States carry great and
unavoidable responsibilities to-
ward the unfortunate.
International Affairs: Severe
cold in Canada and the eastern
part of the United States will
hamper plans for speeding the
production of airplanes and ar
maments. The planetary aspects
are most threatening for British
forces. especially for the navy.
A break or at least a weakening
of the blockade affecting the
Axis powers is forecast.
Persons whose birthdate il Is
have the sugury of change and
travel. Much activity is fore
seen. also many new friends are
indicated.
Children born on this day
probably will have inventive tai
ents. Both boys and girls will
have ability in mechanics and
the sciences.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-03

council should license a theater.
Both times 1t was deeisiyely
beaten. Until the recent presi-
dental election. the theater ques-
!. ton brought out the heaviest
vote Sioux Center ever had-777.
1t lost by an s2-vote majority.
Monday: Citizen Genet.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-03
ToDAY'S COMMON ERROR

Il is improper 10 Use the fol
lowing expression in 8 letter:
In reply would say or will
say Write: Allow me 70 say
n reply"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-03
LITTLE LEADER

Only three years old. Larry
Lee Skinner of Oklahoma City
plays the c. scale, America"
and God Bless America" on the
cornet. sings half a dozen songs
and has conducted a 160-pieee
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-03

The ideal state has existed earth, yet of
vision from Plato to Woodrow Wilson, have ceased
10 picture it.-Dr. David S, Muzzey historian.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-03

none of our business-and fight
for REAL neutrality are likely.
if encouraged. to keep us OUT
of war. In the meantime we can
go ahead and arm ourselves to
the teeth for national defense
(America' not England's).
Then If anything happens we're
ready for II. II nothing happens
we can take a long breath and
thank God we didn't barge in
where angels fear to tread.
Thank you.
DAVID BAXTER.
$50 II st,
San Bernardino. Calf.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-03

It is heartbreakng to find American woman bury
Ing democracy in quotation marks-Mrs Irving Berlin
Ann Lindberghs "Wave of the Future"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-03
THEATFRIESS TOWN

Strange as It seems. there are
no theaters in Sioux Center.
Iowa. Twice the town has voted
on whether or not the town
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-03

pidgin IS simply a spontaneous
language used as a common de-
nominator lmueh ike Esperanto
Is intendedb between persons
needing to do business but with
out other mutual understanding.
It's a simple. effortless gable
but entirely effective. Some of
the expressions there are not
very many. but they quite salts
factorily cover a multitude of
Ideas border close to the classic
in their directness of thought.
For instance, suppose Shake
speare had occasion to read one
of his more immortal lines to
Chinese.
ITO be. or not to be-that is
the question: says the Bard.
Obviously it's no dice So he
simply and tersely says: Can
do, no can do-how fashion -
Pidgin is not entirely drawn
from the English tongue. There
are included A number of words
strictly native Oriental Chow
meaning grub, mosskee meaning
never mind. sok meaning down,
chop-chop meaning scram, etc.
And lest you might think pid-
gin is just something used by
ham actors and confused laun-
drymen. we'll point out it is so
well recognized as venerable
and mighty serviceable patois
that Chinese from different prov
inees use pidgin to understand
each other best.
Come to think of il. we'll nom-
mate here and now that the
name be officially changed from
pidgin English to the more APP
propriate pidgin Chinese. But
were afraid it would be a los
ing crusade-like trying to sell
the idea of having bathing facili-
ties aboard fishboats)
Norman Bel Geddes, the world
famous New York stage and in
dustrial designer, wrote US let
ter the other day asking our adj
vice about his proposed purchase
of sailboat. My my! How this
department does get around,
He charters a sailing yacht
every summer for a vacation but
he's fed up with that and has
been property bitten by the bug
and sensibly wants a boat of his
own-but why are we telling you
all this
We note with more than a
little interest the results OF re-
cent scientific experiments with
that peculiar beastie, the bat.
For great many years. we
poor humans have off and on
been wondering howcome bats
could navigate at such a break
neck speed while unable TO see,
and still not break their own
neeks.
OF course, they have eyes and
use them-but what of their
maneuyers in absolute dark
ness?
Well. sir. fancy our surprise
when We learned the secret is
anyones unsupported word, or
listening to the voice of pre- u-
dice.
With all due respect. an emo
tional approach has always led
TO wishful thinking.
o. b. GERMOND.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-03

band in such renditions as The
Star Spangled Banner" his IA
Upfifa
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-03

snyone's unsupported word, or
listening TO the voice Of preju-
dice.
With all due respect, an emo
tional approach has always led
TO wishful thinking.
o. b. GERMOND.
Pc. Box As, Pc Ell, Wash.
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552 II st,
San Bernsrdino. Calf.
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70 receive attention n tn. col
nnan IetHefs must &c nAme ard
hdortss g writer Onia Initials
~ bs published when rec TESTED
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-03
u .SChart

Detroit and vicinity: Fair and slightly
colder Monday Tuesday partly cloudy
loves' temperature tonight about 20. gentle
% moderate nor'herly winds
Lower Michigan. Generally fair and
slightly colder Monday Tuesday partly
cloudy
Upper Michigan: Generally fair. colder
IN east portion Monday. Tuesday partly
cloudy with slowly rising temperature
Shippers forecast (rAdlus OF 200 uilesl
Protect shipments during the next 3e hours
for: north II degrees: east and south,
20 degrees west Is degrees
Temperatures one year ago today: High.
est. 90 lowest. IL mean. Is
Temperatures this date in last as years
Highest 20 IN 1881 lowest. , In 1911
Relative humidity Sunday: ! 30 a m.
So 100 N. 7eg 80 p. m. 50 e
80 ? m Sc
Barometris pressure az 30 a n. today.
station. ~ 80 inches, ses-level, 80 le
inches
Precipitation in last - hours ending a,
80 a. N. today. trace.
Departure from normal precipitation since
January l. q - inches
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What's the Answer?

distributed by King Features Syndicate. Inc)
Can you the of ivory among the foowing
Elephant hippopotamus warus gazele musk-ox narwha?
(which would you find in freshwater pond tortoise
turtle a terrapin?
3ow did the Civil War bring about the establishment of the
Money system in the United States Postal Servce
What the occupatona disease of the sandhog: (al
Athletes foot; (b the bends (c) dropsy Id dysentery
(e) heart trouble?
(Which the following would you say exists in greatest
number in the United States Electric irons, washing
machines refrigerators, residential telephones?
6When speaking of the terschorean art have reference
to- (a) Painting; (b) public speaking (c) ventroqusm;
ID dancing?
What is the difference between retreaded tire and
recapped tire?
ANSWERS Page IA
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-03
The knowledge Test
By DIR. sABINA II. CONNOLLY

How familiar expressions end? ta) Sleep the sleep Of
b) Conspicuous by his c) More sinned against
than
English for these signs Of the Zodiac?
(a) Aries tb) Scorpius tc) Gemini
3-What places7 (a) The southern
point peninsula (b the place where the
mutnees of the Bounty landed c) the Kingdom OF Helas
Ain what Isl ta The heroines body ewed in sack to
boat? (c) the hero sealed in
vault?
play titles fa1 Beyond the - I'D Helbent
for -; (c) The Time OF -"
eff following what subject could safely talk
Lincoln Ellsworth (b Alexis Carrel; cl Harold
Jacoby.
Finish (a) Il have yet begun -
the enemy and they -; tcl "A useless
life is -"
on 24)