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The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-29
CHINA COULD STAND
 OFF JAPAN FOR NEXT ; YEARS: NECESSARY
SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN

JUNEAU, Oct. g. First claim for Benefits Under Old-Age In- surance Feature of the Social Sc curity Act Allowed.
 An employee of the U. s. Snelt ing Refining, and Mining Com pany, Nome Department, has the distinction of being the first per son i'll Alaska to receive Hump sum" payment under Title II of the Social Security Act. He has been employed by this company since January of this year. and each pay period one percent has been deducted from his pay by his employer for taxes under Title VIII of the Social Security Act.
 He became 65 years old on July 18th, and therefore under the law he is no longer subject to the one percent tax. Inasmuch as he has not work in covered" employment for at least five years since January l, 1887, (the time that the Act became affective) he is not eligible for monthly pay ments of insurance benefits, and never can be. However, under the law he is entitled to lump sum benefit, equal to three and one half percent on the amount ot wages he has earned since Jan uary l.
 He filed his claim through the Social Security office in Juneau The clai nswas received there on August 90. and was immediately l transmitted to the Claims Depart ment of the Social Security Board in Washington. D. C. The claim was adjudicatsd there and today the Juneau office was advised that the Social Security Board (Continued on Page Three)
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-29

ces of Independence Day" The central figure in the celebrations was GeneralissimO Chiang Kali Shek... The Chinese regard this modest soldier their George Wash ingtOn as a result of his heroic battles for the emancipation of China.
 As Washington is called the Gin cinnatus of the West, so is Chiang Kai-shek looked upon as the Gin cinnatus of the East. Like the original celebrated Cincinnatus' of Roman times. chiang Kai-shek was called from humble labOrs to become the leader of his country.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-29
Japan Be Glad
 Talk Plans For
 Ending Conflict
TOKYO, Oct. 29. Japan ready to discuss terms peace with China. said most recent dispatches from here today.
(By The Associated Press)

Tokyo, Japan, Oct, 29, - The Japanese foreign office spokesman today said that Japan would not hesitate to enter into negotis- tions to end the present Asiatic conflict, if China would propose such talks directly to Japan.
 He said the main thing IS to persuade the Chinese to change their attitude and abandon anti Japanese policies"
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-29
SHANGHAI, Oct. 2S, - Members of the Chinese cab met today declared they were not greatly perturbed by the Chinese retreat from the Chapel area, as China can hold out against Japan for at least five years.
lBy The Assoc lated Press,

(By The Assoc lated Press,
 SHANGHAI, Oct. 29, British military autho critics today halted two Japanese naval launches steaaning up the Soochow river 10 attack the Chinese lost batta- lion, beleaguered in q warehouse opposite the United States Marine Corps Lines.
 Refused Allow Them Pass
 When the launches entered that section of the river which passed through the heart of the International Settlement, the British refused them permission 10 pass.
 Prepare New Offensive
 The Japanese forces continued 70 pound away at the Chinese position in the Pootung area ac- ross the Whangoo River from Shanghai, ana prepared TOT ne" offensive on battle-ground ad- joining the settlements.
 Freishter Shot At
 The freighter Steel Traveller narrowly escaped shells fyom Japanese destroyers and airplan- es, when she docked at the Poo tng wharves to discharge a car go of steel.
 ] Can Withstand Japanese
 Chinese cabinet members ap- parently unperturbed by the Chinese evacuation of the Chapel area near Shanghai Wednesday declared ia Nanking today that China can hold out against the Japanese for five years if neces- sary.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-29
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29,

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29, - A strike of two thousand Pacific FL ectric Railway trainmen and bus men, serving two hundred and fifty Southern California con- munities, was ordered to be call ed next Tuesday, ar announce ment said today.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-29
DENIED PETITION

ROGERViLI.E. Tenn. Oct. %, Chancellor George McCanleSs today dismissed the petition of Mrs. Ellen Jones. aged a3, to di- vorce her husband William Jones aged S4, whom she married 57 years ago.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-29

Mrs Brinton Sprague Gus Masik H. J. Cloueh F. A Smith w C Sandborn Mrs T A Vernon Vim. Morin Miss Shirley Forsgren Mrs N R Forsgren Mrs J A McWil,iam Alvin Webber Nels Jensen M E Norem Gard Kennedy Ray Haering James Bain R N SlndGuist Mrs R N Sqndquist Miss Beulah SundQulSt The balance of the passene eel i will be found or page two.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-29
ADDITIONAL LIST PASSENGERS j.

Following is an additional list of 30 passengers who left Nome last evening aboard the s. s. Baranof for Seattle. When the Thursday issue went to press, yesterday, the last few names could not be obtained at that time. They are included her2- with:
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-29

James Carroll John Campbell Jerry Carroll Andrew Sandgren Lea Stevens AnSton Dickensen Ophir Glass Donnie Wait Thomas Glass Mrs. C. Haering Brinton Sprague
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-29
General Chiang Warned China
 Of Long War
Leader Tells Nation Hardships Will Be Ten Times Worse, But Country Will Be
 Victorious.
(By The Associated Press)

(By The Associated PreSS)
 MARKING, Oct. 29, (P)-Gen- eralissimo Chiang Kai-shek told his people not to expect others to fight China's battles.
 International sympathy, tho a source of the greatest .encour- agement, should not be permitted to awaken false and ill-grounded hopes" the head of Chna's Gov ernment said in nationwide broadcast marking the 26th anni- versary of the establishment of the republic.
 He bluntly informed the nation that China was doomed to long and exhausting war with Japan and there was no hope of hostili- ties ending in a few months. Sees Hardships Ten Times Worse
 We must visualize ever-increas ing hardships and afflictions and be prepared to face situations and experiences ten times more diff cult and narrowing than those faced today" the Generalissimo said.
 While dealing realistically with the crisis confronting China, he gave the nation his solemn judg- ment that, despite this most grave and trying hour in the his- tory of our national emancipation there are signs of hope and en- couragement."
 Our aim and object-China's deliverance-can be realized if the people endure and sacrifice with firm determination" he said. ''The courage and valor of Chin csc fighting services have inflicted a serious blow to Japanese mor- ale and also have won the admir- ation of friendly peoples, who al- so are touched by China's nation al solidarity after two decades of internal discord."
 Setting forth three essentials, the generalissimo sail the Chinese must carry on by marshahng all the nations resources, must stren gthen the national solidarity and, thirdly, must maintain their firm conviction that victory will be ours"
 We are fighting for national existence and also for information al justice" he continued. "The aggressor has already suffered a moral defeat. So long as We are prepared to fight unendingly, it is impossible that we will not en- erge victorious"
 Reavowing his determination to lead China, whatever befalls her, Generalissimo Chiang cited the last words of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, known as the Father of the Chin ese Republic:
 Struggle for peace. Save China
 Pledged to RedOuble Efforts
 Young and. old throughout the nation solemnly pledged to re- double their. efforts to prevent Japan from extending her do- mains toward China in 0bservan-
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-29

Newspaper advertising will develop new business for you.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-23
USE OF STICKERS
HERE Is GROWING
BEING USED BY LARGE NUM-
Der TO ADVERTISE
KEY WEST

Chamber of Commerce is get
ting invaluable assistance from a
great many citizens in carrying
the message of Key West to other
parts of the country and to other
countries, by the use of advertis-
ing stickers.
The small attractive seal bear
ing the invitation 'Drive to Key
West, over the only Oversee High
way, to the only frost free city.
Best fishing in the United States, =
has been adopted as standard
part Of the stationery of number
of citizens.
This proposition has only been
placed before the people for two
days, and the chances are that
within the next few days the idea
win have been unanimously
adopted, and there will be but
few communities in the country
where the claims of Key West
will not he matter of general in
formation.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-23
SANTA CLAUS
TO APPEAR AT
BAYVIEW PARK
VARIOUS GIFTS TO BE DIS
TRIBUTED TO CHILDREN
FROM COMMUNITY CHRIST
MAS TREE.

Santa Claus in all his regalia
and laden with presents for chill
dren will appear in his sleigh at 4
o'clock this afternoon at Bayview
Park, and shortly after old Kris
arrives, distribution of gifts will
begin.
Practically all of the toys will be
! from the Community Christmas
Tree. Names of the children who
are to be remembered with gifts
| of toys, fruit and candy will be
called and thus any crowding will
be avoided.
Parents accompanying children,
and those who will casually visit
the scene of gaiety, are requested
to take seats on the bleachers and
hear the concert to be played by
the Key West Hospitality Band,
| and the happy carols to be sung
by boy and girl scouts, and IN
which all the children, it is hoped,
will join.
Preparations have been COM
pleted for distribution of gifts to
approximately 800 children, but ii
is believed that a few more may
be supplied with toys and sweets
if the necessity arises.
In order that the presentation
of the gifts may be done accord
ing to schedule, provision has
been made whereby members of
Arthur Sawyer Post %, American
, Legion, and officers of the Key
West Police Department will be
on hand to assist in every way
| possible in maintaining order.
Over 1000 children are expect
ed to be given gifts.
Complete program follows:
/. Star Spangled Banner. Key
West Hospitality Band.
2. Tribute to Flag.
3. Selections. Key west hoSpl-
tally Band.
4. Christmas CarolS> Sung by
audience, and led by Ms. Eva B
Warner and the Boy and Girl
Scouts of the city.
5. Santa Claus, accompanied by
Mayor Willard Albury, Chief OF
Police Ivan Elwood, Chief of Fire
Department Henry Baker, mem
bers of the City Council, will dis
tribute gifts. Mayor Albury will
give first gift.
Tomorrow at the Colored Re-
creation Center, another Com
munity Christmas Tree will be
held.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-23
PAUL MARKS IS
VISITING HERE
CONES HERE IN INTEREST OF
RECENT SALE OF
PROPERTIES

Attorney Paul Marks, Of Miami,
is a visitor today in connection
with the sale recently Of the hold
ings Of the Key West Investment
Company. and allied Interests. 60
w. p. Brown. president Of the
Briggs Manufacturing Company.
This sale was made on Novern-
Der 10, at which time 60 parcels
of property, including those Of the
Key West Investment Co, End
City Holding Co. and West Prop
critics, Inc, were sold through
Fred ]. Dion, representative Of
the companies. TO Mr.. Brown.
Attorney Marks came on this
visit, accompanied by L. z.
Clarke. vice-president Of the
Briggs Company. and il Is intend
ed that deeds. assignments. and
in fact all matters in connection
with the sale and transfer win be
concluded by January I.
Mr.. Dion, who handled al u
the business Of the Key West IN
vestment Company. viii continue
in his position. as representative
Of the Brown interests. Attorney
Marks said.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-23
CHIEF BAKER ~
WARNS AGAINST
FIRE HAZARDS
CALLS ATTENTION TO NEcEs.
SITY OF EXERCISING ALL
CAUTION IN PREVENTION
OF FIRES.

Chief Harry M. Baker, of the
Key West Fire Department, calls
attention today to the necessity of
exercising every precaution at this
season, to guard against possible
fires, and consequently loss Of
property. and possible loss of life.
One of the frequent causes Of
fires at this time of the year,
Chief Baker points out, is the pre-
sence of dry trees in the homes. Of
those who desire to brighten the
period for their children with
gaily decorated trees, and lots of
light.
The trees used for the prepare
ton of the Christmas season, are
usually of the kind which quickly
dry out, and are readily inflamma-
bic. These trees should be firmly
anchored in the home, and the
children should be advised not to
reach for their gifts on the tree,
as quite frequently the child tugs
at the branch, the tree falls, and
the result is a fire.
There are a number of ways in
which fires occur. Fortunately the
history of Key West records but
few fires at Christmas time, and
none which have resulted in ia
talities. But there is always the
possibility of fire, and it is my
earnest wish that every precau-
ton be taken by parents, children
and in fact every person, to guard
against any chance for even a
small fire, which may easily de-
velop into a disastrous conflagra-
ton, Chief Baker concluded.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-23
APPRECIATES
NYA SUPPORT

B. Howard Brown, district sup
ervisor of the National Youth Ad-
ministration activities in this
county. expresses his appreciation
of the support the movement and
projects have been given by the
people of Key West.
4 In a letter received by Victor
lowe recently. Mr.. Brown writes
0f his, qualification at the support
givenFthe idea here. and con-
cludes with this paragraph: Il
apprecsstaf fine desperation
given by the Key West Citizen
especially in the publication of
the news release regarding the
hroadcasting of the NYA pro-
gram"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-23
Various Lots OF SpOnges
Are Sold Here Yesterday
FINALLY
CATCHES HIS ONE
HUNDREDTH TARPON

Fred Buttner. confirmed
disciple of Isaak Walton. SET a
record for himself about six
months ago. and yesterday
said he had reached the pin
nacle of success when he
brought in his one hundredth
tarpon.
AS a matter of truth Mr..
Buttner caught more than the
hundred but some of them
were too small to be consider
ed In the count. and these he
eliminated from the record
count.
Before coming to Key West
and eventually locating at
Big Pine Key where he made
his home at the Big Pine Kew
Inn. he was convinced that
many fine fish could be taken
by an expert angler while
casting from the highway
bridges.
~-erdaY he cried "Eure-
"a" His record was establish
ed and he packed his belong
ings. left the Kew for Miami
and West Palm Beach. to tell
other ardent ANGLERS what
fishing can be had from the
bridges. if Ole is persevering
and knows the intricacies of
angling for the Silver King"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-23
LIGHT TENDERS
TO BE In PORT
FOR HOLIDAYS
WILL NOT LEAVE UNTIL AZ
TER JANUARY l UNLESS
CALLED OUT IN CASE or
EMERGENCY.

Unless the unforeseen happens,
the fleet of Lighthouse tenders Of
the Seventh District, will be in
port for Christmas and the New
Years holidays, it was announced
this morning at headquarters.
Tenders Ivy, Poinciana and Pops
Ply. and Power Boat 81 are in port
today, and will not leave again
until January l, unless an emer-
gency arises which makes it i'm
perative they must leave.
Under the present schedule the
first boat to leave will be the
Power Boat al. which is expected
to return to her station at Tortu-
gas at an early date.
The Ivy came in about 10 days
ago after completing her tour Of
duty on the West Coast. The Ten
der Poppy, which was carrying on
a program on the east coast and
the Inland Waterway. returned
last week with the wreck of the
Launch Iris, and the Poinciana,
which was active on the west
coast, came in this morning.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-23
This Was First OF Sea Pro-
ducts Offered For Sale
For Period Of Several
Months

For the first fine in several
months sponges were yesterday
morning placed on the municipal
Sponge Dock as offerings to pros
pective buyers, and all of them.
with the exception of two lots.
were sold.
Offerings of grass consisted of
158 punches and the purchase
pricelwas S44.l4. The highest sale
was Of As punches for $19.19. Yell
low offerings numbered 308
lunches, and the sale price was
$l55.57. Offerings of wool num-
bered SIS punches which brought
$1,64695. The largest individual
sale was of ITO punches for
$537.99. Other sales in the classes
bringing more than 500 were,
l07 punches for $466.88, so
punches. $185; so lunches, $188. so.
At tbs time last year the total
sales was more than $4,000, and
by the end of the sales week be-
fore Christmas had reached more
than $4,000. Sales yesterday to-
tailed $l,846.66, but would have
been had offerings on two lots,
one of 228 punches of wool, and
the other three punches of wool
not been refused, the sum reject
ed for these lots was $866.I2.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-23
BALSLEYS ARE
VISITING HERE

c. M. Balsley of the Martin
Publishing Co., which issues the
Marine News and a group of 9TH
er publications, and Mrs. Balsley,
are visiting in Key West for their
vacation of two weeks, and are
delighted.
Mr.. Balsley is combining dur
ing his stay both business and
pleasure, and when seen in the
office of the Porter Dock Co.,
this morning, talking business
with Manager Charles Taylor, he
said that after trying other places
in former vacation periods he had
chosen Key West.
''This is a great city with a
wonderful future ahead, and. ]
feel that I am beginning one of
my most delightful vacations, =
Mr.. Balsley told The Citizen.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-23
Bonds In Question Had
Been Ordered Purchased
Before; Order Was Can
celled, However

Al a recessed meeting of the
board of county commissioners
held yesterday afternoon. action
on a group of bonds which had
been previously Offered was su-
thorized. and are TO be sold.
Present aa,4hs meeting were
Chairman Carl BervaldL Commits
sioners VIM. n. Porter. Braxfon
B. Warren and Cleveland Niles.
Clerk Ross c. Sawyer. AitornsY
w. Curry Harris and Chief Dspp-
tY Sheriff Bernard Waite.
The bonds in question was a
group which had been offered by
C. w. Wright, Of st. Petersburg.
and consisted of bonds TO the
amount of $4,000 at a price of
20. which were ordered purchased
some time ago and later the or
der of sale was cancelled.
Later the matter was taken up
with the r. E. drummer and Co,
which is handling the county
bond refunding program. and at
the suggestion Of the drummer
Company resolution was order
ed drawn yesterday authorizing
the purchase of the Wright bonds.
A letter received from Mrs.
Flora Lester was read in which
she thanked the commissioners
for their consideration IN grantine
her en- appropriation a $40
which enabled her TO 60 70 Miami
and have an operation performed
on the eyes, to save her sight.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-23
CERTIFICATES
ARE AVAILABLE

Cancelled certificates on all
parcels of property sold Deem
Der Is under the provisions of the
Murphy Act, are now available,
Clerk Ross c. Sawyer announced
this morning. Owners of the
property sold on that date may
call and receive their cancelled
certificates at any time during of
flee hours, said Mr.. Sawyer.
At the sale conducted yeSter-
day afternoon at the court house,
which started promptly at 5
o'clock, SIS certificates, represent
ing 200 pieces of property, were
redeemed by the owners. This
was second regular sale conduct
ed by Clerk Sawyer, under the
Murphy act.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-23
Old Handwriting Found
On Door OF Kirke Home

THE Nightingale sailed today
for New York" was a sentence
written in a girlish hand and rec
emily found by Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
lace Bryant Kirke under four
coats of paint on door of their
old historical home at 4l0 Caro-
line Street, The fifth coat was
the best preserved of all the coats
of paint.
Curiosity aroused, the Kirkes
began a mild investigation to find
out what the sentence was all
about. They knew that the home
was the first built on Caroline
street. and is known as the Carey
Home. Caroline street, incidental
". was bordered by salt pond in
those days. The original part of
the house was built in 1887. and 4
portion, connected by the door on
which il the writing. was added
Ii 1s4a
Further research revealed that
the Nightingale" was a clipper
ship, which, if the sentence is ac-
c0rate, piled between Key West
and New York sometime between
1887 and 1913.
Mr.. and Mrs Kirke conclude
that the information volunteered
by the unknown young lady must
have been the sad result Of bid
ding goodbye to sweetheart sail
or boy sailing with the ship.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-23
WRECKINC TUG
RETURNS HERE

Wrecking Tug Warbler, which
had been absent from port since
November %, carrying on salvag-
ing operations on the Ward Line
Steamer Cauto, which was wreck
ed off the coast of Puerto, Mexi-
co, returned to her berth at the
Porter Dock Co., this morning.
Salvage Master c. L. Peterson
said this morning that the Cauto's
cargo, which is valued at approx
mately 100000, had all been sal
vaged by the Warbler before the
tug left.
The Cauto. which had started
to go to pieces, was not badly
broken up when the Warbler
sailed, but the position in which
she was left was one which would
eventually result in the vessels
destruction, it was believed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-23
CUBA ARRIVES
FROM TAMPA
VESSEL LEFT SHORTLY AFT.
/ ER ARRIVAL ENRouTE
TO HAVANA

Steamship Cuba. of the p. and
0. S. S. Company, arrived this
morning from Tampa with 10 first
and 10 second cabin passengers
for Key West; 1853 first and II
second cabin passengers for Ha-
vana.
Arrivals at Key West were: c.
B. Elbertson, Jean Fleck, Mrs. F.
Thompson. A. E. West. Mrs. West.
Dorothy West. Mrs. c. c. Price,
Mrs. f. Mears, Ceeilio Crespo,
America Espinola, Alicia Espin-
ola. John Edwards, Pablo Lopez.
Francisco Lopez, Rose Lopez,
John Thompson. ]. D. Thompson,
Mrs. j. Thompson.
The vessel carried on the mani
fest the following items: 10 tons
of freighhoahd one sack az mail
for Key sNYest; 10 tons of freight
and seven sacks of mail for Ha.
vana. 9iat
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-23
THOMPSON AND 79''
PORTER RETURN

VIM. r. Porter. president of the
First National Bank. and Norberg
Thompson, head Of the thompson
interests. who were absent from
the city for almost two weeks.
returned over the highway and
by motor boat, this week.
They visited in Washington and
New York on matters OF the most
vital Importance TO Key West. Mr.
Porter said this morning that at
this time there is nothing definite
TO be announced as a result of
their trip.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-23
Commissioners AuthOriizeaBOnd
Sale AT IYesterday Meeting
County Board Takes Action
On Revoking Liquor License

Action which will probably re-
suit in the revocation of the
liquor license issued to Charles /,
Saunders, who conducts a place
of business at Marathon, was TAX
en- yesterday by the county COM
miSsioners.
Several meetings previously
this application was approved
by the board. Later on incidents
alleged to have happened in the
saloon brought about a protest
from several sources, and the pro-
tests were so importunate the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-23
MANY ARE PAYING
THEIR CITY TAXES

Sam B. Pinder. city tax asses
sor-collector. remarked this morn
ing that collections of taxes are
better at this time than was anti
cipated. and that the article rela-
tive to the saving Of the four per-
cent if paid in December, as pub
lished in The Citizen, continues
to bring results.
Payments are coming from the
least anticipated and most unex-
pected sources. said the collector,
and Il can say that the results 50
far are very gratifying"