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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-02-10
Stories in
Stamps
Aroentino OiscredIted
Its First President

NO Father Of His Country. was
Bernardino Rlvadavis, pictured
on the stamp above, first president
OF the young republic Of Areen-
tina. Political jealousies cost him
his job, and ne died an exile.
But Rivsdavis was great
statesman, one OF the greatest
Argentina has produced. HIS
achievements IN governmental or
esnization and his efforts 10 speed
national progress are recognized
today.
Rivsdavis was = mem Der 81 ine
rebel junis which undermined
SPANS authority. precipitsteo the
Argentine revolt. He served IS en-
voy TO Britain. France and Spain,
and as minister Of government IN
sugurated important reforms, &C.
clesiasucal changes. and estao-
Mshed the University Of Buenos
Aires.
When Riysdayia agreed 10 allow
Uruguay 10 remain part Of Brazil,
following Argenuns's war with
Brazil IN 1927. his political enc
mics aroused the people against
him. accused him OF draining The
country OF mineral wealth and OF
betrsying his country 20 foreigners.
This latter charge was based on
his attempts 70 encourage IrnTn4-
grafton and improve foreign reis-
tons.
The treaty pss ,nnulled. Rivs-
dsvls wax c-ScreolLeo. forced 70
/. .eSsSn
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PROUD OF MAYOR

Editor The Times ! would Ike
10 congratulate Mayor Cam and
his committee or their splendid
championship Of the cause Of
music IN sponsoring the Viola
Wasterlsin concert
Tacoma was proud that night
proud Of It's native daughter
who, because OF the nationwide
recognition she has won, is most
certainly bringing added fame
10 our city through her mastery
musieisnship; and proud OF its
young and enthusiastic mayor
whose many interests include an
active support Of the Arts This
broad range OF interests is one Of
the finest things about Harry
Cain, and 7 am sure that all
Tacoma Is grateful for such
leadership.
Our thanks TO you. Mayor
Cam. for this fine contribution
10 the cultural life @; our city.
WILLIAM PANMAN.
President 81 the Tacoma Phil
harmonic Orchestra
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Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes THINGS

To receive attention IN m. ooi-
umn leftHn must ave naus and
address o. sHlfer OuiT Initials
Slu De published when rec Tested
Mr.. r1sit; We would appre-
ciAte u n xou would tell us
how 10 Kill tame blaelsberries.
We cut them to the ground
last spring and tried 10 keep
them out but couldn't.
MRS. {. =.
The cure - one that applies
10 most problems: you have
20 get A. the root Of Il. Cut
ting the vine only stimulates
root growth and makes IN
oreasing trouble as shoots
come up from the elongated
runners You'll nave 10 ret
those roots out and burn them
with other garden rubbish be
cause they'll grow on any pile
you dump them on. The black
berry roots OF one vine may
run many feet in different
directions. About the time YOU
think you have all the roots
out You may find new vines
popping up. but keep after
them as YOU would n weed
pest.
Mr.. FiNit: Where can oh
tain written Information on
weaving and making looms al
home =. NJ n
Write to Mrs. Margaret
Bergman. Paulsbo. Wash. She
can help you.
Mr.. Fixlt: We would like to
place n stone on the graves of
man and his wife, old
friends of ours. hut do not
know the dates of birth and
death. Where could we obtain
this Information
A READER.
II you know the cemetery.
records there should show the
dates. Otherwise, you would
have TO contact relatives or
old friends who might know.
Cemetery superintendents usu-
ally keep birth and death rec
ords.
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Tom Firth. genial chief
boatSwain's mate who skip
pers the coast guard cutter
stationed here. is leaving
this port for new duty as a
pioneer.
Pioneering Is Toms psrii-
culsr forte. t seems. He ar
rived in Tacoma in June 81 1887
the sk. PIPER Of the U.S.CG. 4o2
the first vessel 10 be regu-
larry at this port. His record
has been a fine one, and he
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QUERIES ON DRINKING
HARITS IN CITY

Editor The Times: l am con-
fused. Please allow me to ask a
few questions.
First. about the new Soldiers
and Sailors club to which we
We're all asked to contribute in
order that our boys might have
a place to relax while in the city.
l am told that beer has been
placed at the fountain Of this
club in order 10 keep our boys
from the taverns.
What is wrong with the tsv-
erns Don't they have a license
to operate Were not these
licenses granted by the state
which operates solely for the
good of lis citizens
Is il possible that we, for the
price of license, are permit
ting men TO operate places which
are not fit for our soldiers and
sailors to pstronize What about
our civilians, your sons and
mine,
We are told that in this new
club the boys buy 20 milk shakes
TO one beer. Then why sell beer
at all? Why create one more
place to sell 1t II the majority of
the boys prefer other drinks
Here are some startling fig
ures: Last year our two state
liquor stores sold Sl.225. - !
worth of liquor. 4s9 beer licenses
have been issued 10 Tacoma OPP
orators. PCS grocery stores sell
beer. Besides this, there are
granted Is hotel licenses. l36
taverns and % other places
where beer is sold by the bottle.
With all Of this in mind why
add one other place 10 sell beer =?
Why place beer before boys who
do not frequent taverns
! well remember how that in
the last war n city not over q
thousand miles from here WAS
closed 10 the soldiers because
the adverse conditions just such
as we are fostering and encour-
aging today. were not considered
q safe place for the soldiers.
What are we as citizens going
10 do about il .
MRS. SELMA I.INDSETH-
5446 So. Yakima ave.
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JOB INVENTOR
PULSE OF THE PUBLIC

within our mind we visualize
that host of men and women
that before them and with them
and after them came over the
long. long trail to lay the
groundwork for our state. and
on the Byrd's Square by the old
crossroad that linked our state
together when it was in its
swaddling clothes. There is room
for a great memorial and some
day it will be there.
NELS BJARkE.
WALTER COBLENTZ.
WILFRED HARTLEY.
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FERN Hill. " ANTS
TO HONOR PIONEER

Editor. The Times: When the
committee for erection OF
public library in Fern Hill was
formed. composed of representa-
tives OF civic organizations in
the district, il WAS decided as
the first step To find a site that
not alone would have room for
n library building. but with
ample space for a future civic
center and memorial for our
pioneers of the eighteen fifties.
After several conferences with
the county commissioners and
the City of Tacoma, we decided
upon site in the heart of Fern
Hill. Located on the northwest
corner of Saith and Yakima ave,
consisting of more than half a
block covering 10000 square
feet. After the regular legal
proceedings IL became ours at
the sale at the court house
January Il. 1871. The deed to
be made out TO the Tacoma
Library board. that has agreed
to receive the property.
As the committee saw things
coming their way the question
arose about fitting name for
the place and several were pro
posed. The name Byrd's Square
was chosen as the most logical.
the deciding factor was his
torical. Seventy-five years ago
this spring George Washington
Byrd (the boy that walked
across the continent in 1882,
moved out from Steilacoom, and
staked his homestead where
Fern Hill now stands. For
nearly 80 years his interest for
civic betterment was q force 10
be reckoned with. but as he did
not care much for publicity and
people called the school he built
Byrds schoolhouse. He changed
the name TO Fern Hill and when
he. a few years later plated the
town. IL too became Fern Hill.
The only thing that carried his
name Was the park. that up 10
is years ago MAS called Byrd
Grove. but al that time the name
was traded away for $500 to
the New Yorker. Harmon and
Byrds Grove became Harmon
playfield The old Byrd's mill
road that came from Steilacoom,
passing through Fern Hill 10
Puyallup also lost its name and
was abandoned. Mr.. McDermott
who lived on the old road where
IL dipped down into the puysllup
valley has fought long hard
fight for its restoration and Is
winning.
Therefore as our people are
now awakening 20 the import
ance OF preserving our history.
we believe il right and fitting
10 name the place Byrd's Square.
In the naming We not alone
thought Of q. W. Byrd. his
brother Andrew Byrd. that built
smother school down Steilaeoom
way, he that was cowsrdly
murdered. but who in his dying
hour pleaded with his towns
people for the sssailSnts life.
The old patriarch. Adam Byrd,
their father. who in 1882. when
he Was over 90 years old. pulled
up stakes in Illinois and with
his whole family took 10 the
Oregon trail out here 20 die
befor. the second year Was over.
| In selecting the name BYRD.
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.JIIl1I1E
G,Izz3zz2ZlEI1 49,

heavy-handed bunch Of thugs,
among other kniok-nscks.
Apparently some things
nautical have ehanged-and
Others have not-since he
wrote the following morsels:
Boatswain- has a thou
sand pretty phrases and sx-
preSsions picked up At Bill
ingsgate Jail and elsewhere.
which he never sends abroad
without bedeeking them With
all the enbroiderd osths and
curses that can be had for love
or money. He has wit in m.
liquor. that's certain-but
though he's often tipsey, its
at other mems cost
Master Of a warship-"His
language is all heather Greek
10 a cobbler. He cannot so
HAlNH ~ nave AbNNA III ~ IA
ashore without his interpre-
ter: Its the aftermost grind
ers sloft on the starboard
quarter. ne cries TO the Won
dering dentist"
Midshipman - Hes elevated
as high as the sky in his own
conceit. and is often showing
you a sample OF his ingenuity;
he can prove by Gunter's mathe-
mstickal scale the purser Is a
rogue. and compose a bowl ~
punch by rules OF trigonometry."
Sailor-"He's one that is the
greatest prisoner and the great
est rambler. There is not a
corner Of the world but that he
does get ashore ne pays it Off
with vengeance, for knowing
his time to be but short. he
crowds much in little room and
lives as fast as possible"
We rather enjoy those.
When we were seacoing. we
thought We were wise guy
and distained 10 wear sox. il
was either boots or bare fee.
and We were pretty tough IN
the North Pacific despite warn
ings from the ole hands.
rheumatism descended upon
US. We had to learn the hard
way that sox were a simple
remedy.
or course the pert young high
school gals who insist upon
fashionable bare shanks would
not be interested in all that.
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OPPOSES
NfEASt RE

Editor The Times: Senator
Nye stated over the radio that
the government has ordered
4 500 600 identification tags for
the army which he said are sps-
officially to identify the dead
and dying Speaking against
the 'lesse-lend bill" ne main
tanned: We are going fast. on
50 fast. into the European war"
The American people must de-
eide quickly on this bill. II. r.
1776. Do they want 10 take the
war risks il involves No matter
what their loyalty 20 the presi-
dent. their confidence in his
leadership on their willingness
10 aid Britain. is II safe 20 place
such complete authority in the
hands OF one man in such a
critical hour
The lease lend bill is an IN
restricted mandate 10 President
Roosevelt and 20 him alone. Sec
tsl states that the President
NAV proceed Notwithstanding
the provisions Of any other law
For instance. the neutrality act
which perhaps more than any
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has a great
many friends
here b O ITS
who are Just
naturally 20
ing 10 miss
him.
The indis-
pensable little
grey cutter
viii remain
and continue
with her reg
ular " o I h
however
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destroy all freedom.
No more liberal-minded arti-
Gle on the political stink
smudge" than recently took place
at Olympia In the expulsion of
Representative Westman. could
he found than the one which
appeared in The Times. We
should cry in fervent ecstasy
that we have newspapers which
will expose the unlawful at
tempt 10 destroy our democratic
liberty.
Even II A. B. Seaman does not
believe we are dumb. then sure
~ he should understand democ-
racy from the first paragraph of
this letter. We. who sponsored
and elected our various represen-
tatives we 10 have our votes
nullified by six or seven men in
the legislature Seaman de-
clares this is lawful and demo-
cratic procedure.
Westman ran as a Democrat.
but say V. NJ. Ellison, who ran
as Communist. had been elect
ed would il be lawful for a few
TO GUST him What is the sense
OF placing candidate on the
ballot II ne is not to be allowed
his seat when he gets there ?
And why have a democratic
ballot at all If they have laws
in Olympia which allows the
BUSTING of anyone who isn't
liked by the crowd down there
The people are voting for can
didates they themselves like. not
chums for a clique. And II a
few representatives can deny
the Legality of the constitutional
ballot. then what is to stop them
from running things to suit their
own dictatorial powers
II they have such laws in
Olympia. then II is high time we
knew OF them, so the next time
we go to the polls we will not DE
throwing our votes in the waste
basket. And If am wrong in
stating that the recent expul-
sion Of Nestman was thoroughly
undemocratic and unconstitution-
al, ! humbly apologize for being
50 dumb.
J. COLLINS.
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This Shrinking World

OF it's old stuff say that the worlds growing
smaller But il scarcely be repeated too often because
It dasticay affects the future of country and the
policies decide on today.
Laughln Curre skips off to China on loan matter
within week he will be talking to Chang kashek far in
Chinas interior. wild Bill Donovan telephones the
White House from the Balkans. just you'd call the
grocery. Wendell Wlke skips to Britain for
o looksee. just like going downtown to the movies.
For better for worse. the world Is growing smaller
and il does every part of it becomes less and less
independent of what happens in any other part. We of
the United States additionally independent and solaont
may not like it, but can't challenge it.
Let dictator get the impression that Americans
Ill fi~h& A,,nti
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ANSWERS SEAMAN

Editor The Times: There Is no
substitute for the principles OF
freedom Of thought. free speech.
etc. which constitute the repre-
sentative government such as
ours But II We are going To
exempt one individual from the
right Of true democratic liberty.
and. in turn. preserve the night
OF others. then We can no longer
claim that We live under q gov
eminent Of justice snd liberty
for all. but We are forming tire
forces Of political tyranny which
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by John HiX

guests read while ne records
their voices on a portable unit.
II you have invented JOB, send
the story and a picture to John
Hix, care of this paper. Strange
AS II Seems pays 81 for each
job inventor featured.
MONDAY: Hat Eaters.
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New duty 10 which Tom has
been assigned will be on the
Upper Columbia river. He'll
command a brand new vessel on
waters hitherto unexplored by
the coast guard.
It's like this. In couple OF
months Tom will report as pu-
oil in the school of experience
he'll devote full time for
good many weeks TO riding as
an observer, or apprentice
pilot. on all kinds Of stern
wheelers and tugs running be-
tween Bonneville Dam and
points far upstream in Wash
ington, Oregon and Idaho.
While he's obtaining first
hand local knowledge OF those
treacherous waters, here in Ia
coma the Birchfield Boiler Co.
will be building a twin-screw
65-foot lighthouse tender. When
completed late next summer,
she'll be Toms new command.
A channel not yet systema-
tically marked with aids to
navigation. the entire mountain
hemmed waterway has never
theless been used many years
by commercial vessels whose
pilots are world famous for
being able to smell hidden
rocks most of the time. any
wsy) and fine disregard for
rapids and other perils.
Except upon rare occasions,
the new lighthouse tender as
signed to nst a Ia tion and
maintenance of buoys. lights
and other aids on the Upper
Columbia will not get within
125 miles of salt water.
Indeed. so far inland will BE-
her bailiwick. Tom declares. he
reckons he'll maybe have 10
swap his neat blue coast guard
uniform for bib overalls and a
hay sombrero, by heck,
Better late than never, we
always say. we want to invade
the realm of literature and
mention a book published some
three-quarters Of century be
fore John Hancock installed his
famous signature aboard the
Declaration OF Independence.
It's called ~ he God E n
World"
After serving a good many
years in the windships of the
British navy certain fore
mast hand named Edward
Ward swallowed the anchor
and opened grog shop ashore.
He also wrote his opinions Of
warships. officers, life afloat
and the recruiters Of the
period who were actually 2
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one factor has kept US out Of
the war by prohibiting our ships
from going into war zones. could
be automatically repealed. Then
in all probability the fatal
plunge would be precipitated.
In peace poll conducted re-
Gently among some 500 people in
Tacoma by the Women's Council
for Peace. So stated unqusi-
fiedly that they were opposed 10
sending boys 10 Europe
II We are wise We Will az least
listen To those who in the face
OF being called sppessers and
peace mongers are trying to
warn US before il is too late.
MAuDE n. RICHARD.
1921 So. L 81.
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H0R OSCOPE
SUNDAY, TERTIARY .

rms - a fortunate daV for the
clergy, for II Is dominated by an
aspect read rs encouraging re-
captivity of the mind and revival
OF interest In religion.
Heart and Home: HARMONY
should rule today in the family
circle. for the stars encourage
understanding and sympathy
among members OF all ages. as
well as serious reflections and
good resolutions. Young and old
should keep up their church con-
nections as they turn away from
the frivolous interests belonging
to the world of pleasure. In
selfish service and lofty ideals
should rule now as the old order
passes away. Through disasters
a finer and better pattern of
civilized living will arise.
Business Affairs: Government
control OF certain industries is
indicated by the stars. A period
of test u old standards of bust
ness is prognosticated. but pri-
waite enterprise will emerge from
war conditions with IA we'll
regulated machinery which will
assure safety and security TO
workers while II provides fair
profits Tor investors. As spring
approaches there will be increas-
ed activity among leaders in fl
nance and business. Great pro-
jects will be launched
Persons whose birthdate ii is
have the augury Of n year of
success. but the temptation To
spend too much of the increased
income should be overcome An
inheritance from an elderly rela-
tive will aid certain women.
Children born or this day will
be thinkers and students. Just
and philosophical. they may have
q lofty disregard for money and
should be trained in economies.
MONDAY. FEBRUARY 10
Good md evil aspects are seen
in the horoscope for today. The
morning is promising for COM
merce and there is benefic
sign for banks and banking.
Heart and Home: Women are
subject TO planetary influences
which are unfortunate today.
Under this rule Of the stars
girls may be restless and dis
eontented. while their mothers
are inclined TO be arbitrary IN
their commands regarding house
keeping. This is not lucky
sway for coed students. for they
will be criticized instead OF ad-
mired by their fellow seekers Of
knowledge. IL is not an Ruspio-
lhNS NaNS A0t N0AAAth " ally 1tt
TO seek employment.
international Affairs: Accord
ing 10 a reading Of the effects
OF the conjunction Of Jupiter
and Saturn by London astrol-
oyer. there is an indication that
both the dictator and the King
Of Italy will be swept from pow
er. This is foretold for 1912 or
1913. Then the stars are believed
TO presage the rise OF Commun-
ism. The seers long have prog
nostieated for Europe = reign o,
socialism before the people have
recovered their mental and po-
hticsl equilibrium.
Persons whose blrthdste II Is
have the sugury Of = year Of
varied fortunes. Gain is seen
after some litigation. The head
should rule the heart. for no
nance threatens foolishness.
Children born on this day will
be brilliant in mind. but stubborn
and self-willed in character. They
should succeed in any vocation
they choose. but may not submit
TO suggestion or guidance
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Let dictator get the impression that Americans
will not fight-Senator Warren r. Austin.
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Built IN 1892. the old Middle
Dutch church In New York city
was used as prison during the
British occupation OF that city
In the American Revolution.
Later II served as q schoolhouse
for cavalry. In 1s45 the L. S.
government paid $3.50, 900 for 1t
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and spent $4,000 additional re-
modelling 1t to house the city's
main costoffice.
JOB INVENTOR
Dave Lott. Hollywood, invent
ed a job by staging radio re-
cording parties in private homes.
Lott supplies radio scripts, which
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Spsnawsy. Wash.
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" a L Ell OVbLTIN 7 a,
WILFRED HARTLEY.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
S. S. TYEE HERE
 FROM SEATTLE

Steamer Iyee of the Alaska Trans portation Company docked in Ju- neau at 9 am. yesterday with load of general cargo and sailed for Seat tie via the coast at noon Captain
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Collector
 0f Pencils

PAUL'S VALLEY, Okla, April ?. Ray Walker says his wife was ir the habit of losing every pencil lle brought into their cafe So Ray be- gan hiding pencils to have o1e when he wanted it. That was tF1e start of a hobby Now he has more than 1000 pencils, no two alike.
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of the vessel is Larry Parks and purser, Eric Sordmacher.
 Passengers leaving on the Tyee were Mrs. Ethyl Rogers for Sitka and Eugene Baker and Fred Jones for Seattle. The ship will go to Pelican City, Sitka and then sail for Seattle via Craig and Klawock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
Mckinley
 Docks Here
 Norihbound

With over 250 passengers for the Westward and Yakutat, the steam CT Mount Mckinley. Capt. Arthur Ryning and purser Paul Coe. ar rived in Juneau at l:3O pm. yes- terday with 19 passengers for Ju- neau. The vessel sailed with 29 pas sengers from Juneau at 11:45 O. clock last night.
 From Seattle passengers were Norma Ernst, Clifford Farmer, c. s. Glavinovich. R. Isaacson, Alice McClosky, John Notar, Axel Olson, Ernest N. Patty, I. w. Purkeypile, Mrs. Betty Ramstead MT and Mrs. Max P Rhoten, Mrs. Karl Wilson. T. A. Wolfgram. o. Anderson. Ben Haber. Alex Ocasion, c. Webster and M. A. Yefo.
 Passengers leaving fer Seward were Mrs. R. Jacobson, Wells Bow en, Elsie Waldo, Harry Maxwell. Lester Simmons, R. s. Petrie M Peterson, Rae Stevens, Pete Mel seth, Everett Newell. Mary Birds. Sam Yancey, James Erwin, Dolores Fortman and E. R. Leach.
 For Cordova-Elmer Gay, '. Bickland, E. Sundstrom, F. L. Mor- as, Donald Smith, J. M Brown Alex Ocasion, Frank Bierly II. Wiese and George Phillips.
 For Yakutat-George Collins. J. s. Ross, George Parleio, and P Fray.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-04-07
Alaska Isio
 5ai|Saturday

Steamer Alaska will come back on the Alaska route sailing from Seat tie next Saturday. This is accord ing to radiogram received today by General Agent H. O. Adams.