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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-16
BOY NEEDS BRAINS MORE THAN BIRTH
TOREACH TOP OF LADDER In JAPAN

qualifying for the right to con-
tinue his education
Qualifying meant hurdling an
entrance examination, studded
with spikes He was examined in
algebra, geometry and the intri-
cate written japanese. Worst of
all. he was tested IN English. Eng
iSh, TO a japanese, is no less a
nightmare than japanese to an
American
These recent summer months,
technically, were his vacation
Actually, they were as grim a
period as he viii ever know. Since
July, his nose has been glued to
the grindStOne in a session of red
hot, deadly-earneSt 'cramming. /"
He IS not surprised if he hears
that some of his friends studied
themselves into a nervous break
down.
Then came the examinations.
Masatora qualified. But about one
third Of the boys failed. The per-
centage was even higher among
the girls Many who failed viii
wait until next year.
Uniform Sets Him Apart
Some viii go to work, enrolling
in night schools. Their jobs, be-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-16
By RELMAN NORM
AP FOREIGN Service

TOKYO, Feb. I6.-Life begins
at IA for MaSatora Kubo, sturdy,
bright-eyed. vital. a typical Japa-
nese schoolbOy.
Until a few days ago, when
MaSatOra entered middle school, !"
his life essentially was the same
as any American boys.
He went, more by compulsion
than desire, to a primary school.
For SIX years Gin some other cases
eight his education was provided
by the government. He fretted
about tests, stayed after school
and sometimes suffered parental
thunder over his report-card.
AT Il, ike the average Ameri-
can yOungster, he was ready for
middle school, which IS about the
equivalent of high school.
Grams During Vacation
At this point, the parallel ends.
The American boy goes to high
school, this month, as a matter of
course Masatora doesn't. For him.
middle school is not just an auto
matte next-step. a part of growing
up He had to fight for his place,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-16
Worrying Rock Gets
Too Much Business
nv Associated Pre..l


HAPEVILLE, Ga, Feb. 16.-It
didn't take Bill Ward long on the
municipal worrying rock" to find
out it doesn't pay to worry about
other peoples troubles.
The community erected the
rock on the public square to help
humanity unburden its cares
Ward took over the job as official
worrier and lasted two days sit
ting out the worries of the pub
lie.
1T was ali going out and moth
ing coming in" he said as he
threw up the job with a gesture
of futility. Lots of people wanted
me to worry for them but that
did not do my own worries any
good"
Gov. E. D. Rivers assisted in
dedicating the worrying rock,
which Courland Gilbert, a news
paper editor. suggested TO give
disappointed lovers, politicians
and other a place to nope with
out bOthering other people.
Thousands have used the rock
visitors from many states stOppine
to sit On It and erase a worry Of
50.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-16
LITTLE MATSUu, JAPAN'S BIG
GUN In CHINA, HAS BEEN ARMY'S
BRIGHT BOY FOR 40 YEARS

a delegate to the Geneva Arms
conference in 1881.
The outbreak of this current
incident" was Matsui's big mo-
ment.
China His Hobby
For more than ten years, he
had been one Of the leading for
mulators Of Japan's China policy.
He has been the backStage direc-
tor of that policy ever since the
Tanaka Ministry in 1927. Japa-
neSe say he knows more about
China, from military, political
and even a geographical stand
point, than any living man
China has been his hobby for
decades.
It is one OF the paradoxes OF
the present campaign that MatSui
has been a close friend of China
Generalissimo Chang Kai-shek
for years. They met when Chang,
as young student, entered mill
tary college in Japan That
friendship has been continued
through the years, the two men
meeting occasionally with almost
fraternal affection.
Matsui is known as an expert
IN the intricate, treacherous game
of Chinese politics. Thus, his
knowing direction was seen be-
hind victory parade" of the
japanese troops through the In
ternational Settlement in Shang-
hal.
This. japanese claim, caused
Shanghai's white government to
lose face" no end with the Chi
neSe masses.
Matsui's biggest job lies ahead.
He is confronted with a hostile
government, a citizenry of uncer-
tain sentiments, an effective mill
tary force = and the whole Chi
nese countryside.
Shining For Last Time
He must decide how deep to
penetrate the interior, how far to
chase the quicksilver-like Chi
nese army. He must guard against
a retreat from Moscow" AS his
lines of communication lengthen,
they grow increasingly thin, in
creasingly susceptible to pune
lures
His victories have brought only
great problems
Likewise, because of the cur
ious mechanism of japanese po-
litico-militarism, they probably
viii spell oblivion for him when
he returns. The japanese army
does not believe in heroes. When
man gets too big, he is shunted
to some corner pocket, or retired.
Unless some new crisis appears
on the continent. Japan's bright
boy" is shining for the last time.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-16
NOTICE or SALE OF TAX
CERTIFHCATEs

Notice il hereby given that
John T. Olsen has filed with
me written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State OF Florida be
advertised and sold to the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill $50 OF the 1887 acts OF
the Legislature. upon the following
described real estate IN the County
Of Monroe. state OF Florida, tO-wit:
Lot s. Blk. /. TT. 20. as record
ed I'm Monroe County Records, Deed
Book YY, Page IL.
The taxes TO be sold are evidenced
by certificate No. 53T Of 1882. and
represent taxes for the years 1881
to 1887. both inclusive
Said tax certificate together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes viii be sold 20 the highest
bidder at the Court House Door in
Key West. on the 25th day OF Feb
ruary 1898. AT 3soo o'clock +. 81.
Dated this the sta day Of Febru-
AIRY. 1888
fSEALl Ross g Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court. Monroe County,
feb. s-ls-2s. 1sss-N54s
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-16
Hints TO Gardeners
By Gilbert Bentley
Flower Expert
Ferry Seed Institute

EuOWER growing by the amateur
L. gardener is a pastime which
pays excellent dividends. Growers
have found that by picking annual
flowers often and regularly they
actually increase the total yield
from the garden over the length Of
the season.
This is true OF ANNALS because
they have but one season in which
to produce seed and they keep con-
stantly at the job Of bearing flowers
until adverse weather conditions
call a halt. Two healthy, 20fOOt
rows Of zinnia win provide fresh
bouquets regularly from early
spring until midsummer, If new
blooms are picked every three or
four days.
Regular picking is not the sole
means Of increasing bloom, Of
course. Experience has shown that
more abundant Towering may be
induced by decreasing the amount
and frequency OF watering just as
the flowers come into bloom
The term picking flowers is
used here in a general sense, mean
ing gathering or reaping. In the
exact sense Of the word, most flow
ers should not be picked or
plucked. They should be cut-with
a sharp knife, never with scissors.
There are a few exceptions.
Sweet peas, pansies. violas and
nasturtiums may be picked. Sweet
peas should be broken from the
plant where the flower stem springs
from between the arms Of the axiI
or "Y". With the other three, fol
low the stem as near to the base
or the plant as possible, and break
It on.
When using a knife In gathering
flowers. make a diagonal cut. This
enables the flowers to take up
water better and live longer indoors.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-16
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX
CERTIFICATES

Notice is hereby given that
Geo. ID. Warren Est paul
Z. ROselle) has filed with
me written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State Of Florida be
advertised and sold 10 the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill $50 Of the 1881 acts Of
the Legislature. upon the following
described real estate in the County
OF Monroe, State of Florida. tO-Eit:
PIT. Lot 2, Blk. s. as recorded in
Monroe County Records. Deed Book
90 Page I3s.
The taxes 20 be sold are evidenced
by certificate No. Of 1926. and
represent taxes for the years 1925
to 1897, both inclusive.
Said tax certificate together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes will be sold 10 the highest
bidder at the Court House Door in
Key West, on the 18th day Of Feb
ruary 1888. at SEQ O'Clock =. NJ
Dated this the 9Th day Of Febru-
airy. 1888.
(SEALl Ross G Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court, Monroe County.
feb. s-I6-z3. Is3S-N541
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-16
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX
CERTIFICATES

Notice Is hereby given that
Ingurtha Olsen Pinder has filed with
me written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State of Florida be
advertised and sold to the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill $50 Of the 1887 acts of
the Legislature, upon the following
described real estate in the County
Of Monroe. State of Florida, tO-wit:
Lot 4, Blk. 3, TT. 20, as record
ed in Monroe County Records. Deed
Book BE-. Page I20.
The taxes to be sold are evidenced
by certificate No. SIC OF 1881, and
represent taxes for the years 1880
to 1887. both inclusive.
Said tax certificate together with
all subsequent omitted OF levied
taxes will be sold to the highest
bidder at the Court House Door in
Key West, on the 25th day of Feb
ruary 1888. at goo o'clock +. n
Dated this the 9Th day of Febru-
airy. 1898.
(SEAL1 Ross & Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court, Monroe County,
feb. s-1s-2s. 1sss-M542
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-16

ing unSkilled workers. wiz CON
mand no more than 10 ven =
month. which would correspond.
not mathematically. but IN ratio
to the standards of living. 70
about $50 Since the CRY in Japan
today IS for trained hands and
heads. most Of Masatora's friends
certainly viii Try, next year, 70
follow him to middle school
Those who 80 to work now have
no unemployment insurance, nor
social security. They have, how
ever, access to clinics where they
can obtain medical care at =
nominal expense, or none at al.
Their problems are not MaSa-
tora's. He has put on q cadef-type
school uniform, which he wears
with pride. II is a symbol of merit
He is more sharply conscious,
at this time of his life than prob
ably at any other, of the p0ten-
tialities of the future Few doors
are closed to him He knows il Is
possible for him even 70 become
the premier of Japan. He knows
that Koki Hirota, present foreign
minister, former premier, is the
son of a Stone-mason. And ne IS
fully aware that many giants IN
japanese finance, industry and the
professions came from stations
more lowly than his.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-16
Football Pools Blamed
For Church's Loss

NEW SOUTHGATE, England.
Feb. 16-A local priest complained
recently that church collections
were suffering because Of the po-
pularity of football pools.
The pools, which are a nation
al craze, sometimes yield big re-
turns for investments Of as
small as two cents providing the
participant forecasts the winning
teams.
The priest did not ask his flock
to give up the pools. but merely
to send in fewer entries.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-16
LEGALS

represent taxes for the years 1892
to 1897. both inclusive
Said tax certificate together with
all subsequent omitted OF levied
taxes will be sold to the highest
bidder at the Court House Door in
Key West, on the 25th day Of Feb
ruary 1888. at 300 O'Clock p. NJ
Dated this the Sth day of Febru-
airy, 1888.
(SEAL1 Ross c Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court, Monroe County.
feb. 9-Is-2s. 1sss-Ms4e
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-16
LOVE FOR FIRST TINE

OMAHA, Neb.-MiSS Lena San
aizar, 20. of this city, who recent
ly became the bride OF Benjamin
Burke. 81. says she has found love
for the first time.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-16

When Frnak Jones of Chicago
tried to flirt with a girl on the
street. she knocked him down.
had him arrested, and he was
fined $50.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-16

President points to the Utility
Act as embodying his views on
holding company curbS-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-16
BY HELMAN NORM
APP FOREIGN Service Writer

AP Foreign Service Wrlfer
TOKYO, Feb. 16-The littleman
with the biggest job in China to-
day Is General Iwane Matsui,
Japan's bright boy.
He commanded the japanese
army at Shanghai, smashed
China's ''Hindenburg Line" chas-
ed a demoralized enemy up the
Yantze River to Marking. and
then pierced the massive walls of
the Chinese capital and took the
city.
His triumphal entry was the
high spot of a notable life
Bright From The Start
He became the bright boy" of
the japanese Army 40 years ago
in the Tokyo Military Academy.
His instructors were not quite
sure about young Matsui. They
grudgingly admitted that his
grades were the highest, his boots
the shiniest and his solutions to
strategetic problems the most
brilliant in the Academy (And
that against the competition of
such men as Sadao Araki, who
later became Minister of War,
and Senjuro Hayashi, one day to
be Prime Minister.)
But Japan's West Point" felt
a vague uneasineSS about this
student who was so smart. His
nimble brain juggled technical
problems and performed military
acrobatics with too great facility,
his instructors reported.
The japanese army likes its
men to work hard for what they
get, to encounter great difficulties
in their preparation for future
wars. Matsui never had to work
hard.
Reputation Grows
Forty years of soldering on the
Asiatic mainland have only added
to Matsui's reputation.
He was an officer in the Russo
japanese war. He came through
the terrific battle of Port Arthur
without a scratch.
The next few years saw him
move up the line with no better
than normal speed. Not even
briIIiance. such as he is credited
with having can dislocate the
machinery of promotion in Japa-
nese army. Up to certain point,
the only way to climb the ladder
is by having birthdays.
Matsui was a staff officer in the
japanese Expeditionary Forces
during the Siberian adventure, af-
ter the World war. Then he cam
paigned in Manchuria and Mon
golia.
The years passed. and he reach
ed the Supreme War Council, was
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-16

New paid-for insurance al end
of 1887 was 80 percent higher
than II months previously.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-16

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Evening star., 1938-10-02
HITLER FACES EAST


Fortified oeoinst Fronce ond in Ieoeue
with ItoIy, Germony foces cost On Sep
tember 26, Hitler dsovowed further terri
torioI cIoims beyond CzeehosIovokio. but
Resources like those OF Americas Middle
West extend from the BoItc to the Black
. ond Mediterranean Secs. And The Stor
here depicts some Of the things Hitler sees
when he studies the mop Of CentroI Europe.
The guns with which Germons destroyed
Beleium's forts in 1914 come from factories
thot the Czechs acquired Ioter. And be-
yond CzechosIovokio ore green BoIkon pos
&tures-which Der Fuehrer ond II Duce we're
,oorted lost Moy to hove oereed to divide
! % Spheres Of influence" for themselves.
Foscist missionaries and emuIotors Of the
dctotors oIreody hove sown the seeds Of
their gospel Of onti-Semitism ond onti-
Communism in these Ionds. Germon ond
ItoIion businessmen hove accompanied them
with soles compoi9ns.
And beyond this Fascist frontier is the
rich Ukroine. Russio's 9ronory.
Associated Press Photos.
Evening star., 1938-10-02

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Evening star., 1938-07-17
By BARBARA BELL.

IF YOU'RE planning to vacation
in August. then you'll certainly
want these fresh, new things to
a take along. These designs have
been thoughtfully planned and simp-
lif1ed so that you can easily and sue
cessfully make them in the busy weeks
before you go. And they are decidedly
smart, practical and fashion-right!
Wear this charming design Q548-B)
after a morning of sightseeing or
sports, when you want to look pretty
and cool for an important lunch or
tea date. And be sure to make the
bag to match-it's included in your
pattern. This dress is very simple,
and easy to packard it has beauti-
full lines. The high waist, coming
to a point in front, makes you look
slim as wand. Frills at the square
neckline, on the sleeves and down
the front, are f1attering and summery.
Choose silk print, crepe de chine or
taffeta if you want silk; linen or
pique If you prefer cotton
This crisp, tailored style (1523-B)
Is the Smartest know of for all sorts
of casual wear, and it's just what
you want for a trip. An inverted
pleat, front and back, gives animation
to the straight skirt. The fitted
jacket is tailored without being unduly
severe, thanks to the puffed sleeves,
front seams and deeply notched collar
You can wear it with beads, a flower
or an ascot. Make up this model in
pique, linen, wool crepe or flannel;
It's equally good in wool or cotton,
whichever fits best into your plans.
X X X
Barbara Bell Pattern No 1548-B
is designed for sizes IL, IA, 16, 18 and
20. Corresponding bust measurements,
80, 80, "a, SO and 80. Size IA (32)
requires As yards of 80 inch ma
terial; rs yards of pleating. Bag
takes q yard, and you'll also need
Is yard of lining material.
X
Barbara Bell Pattern No 1898
is designed for sizes IL, IA, is, 1s
Evening star., 1938-07-17
TICKET TELLS OF FLAT

DAVENPORT. Iowa LPl-When 1
motorist returned to his car here
he found 1t tagged with parking vio-
lation ticket. He could not UNDER
stand what offense he had committed.
When he turned the card over he
saw written on the back, you have
nat tire on rear"
Evening star., 1938-07-17

Court at Portland by Judge John A.
Peters recently at the age of 81.
II just thought I'd come in and
be admitted" he told the judge. who
said Mr.. Montgomery was The oldest
man ever to be admitted in his or
ANY other court guess"
Mr.. Montgomery, politician, poet
and philosopher, claims to have dis
covered Edna st. Vincent Millay, the
poet, former resident OF Camden.
She wrote her first poem on his desk
at 13 and dedicated 1t to him. Recog-
nizing her talent he helped her
Evening star., 1938-07-17
(copyright, 193s.)
City Profteers.

That the City of Toxic, Japan, was
profiteering in food was disclosed dur
ing the investigation by the welfare
ministry welfare section. Political
graft is blamed. Investigators found
that prices at markets operated by
the municipal government ran as high
as 10 per cent above those of private
grocers. The welfare ministry has
been watching climbing commodity
prices and the investigation was
ordered in line with that policy. The
findings were great surprise, for 1t
was believed that the municipal mar
ket was distinct adjunct to the
buying public. They were opened after
the rice riots at the close of the World
War to prevent recurrence OF such
demonstrations.
Evening star., 1938-07-17
FEMlNISTS WARNED
ON AGGRESSIVENESS

First Woman Member Of Bar
Council in London Calls for
Softer Tactics.
LONDON LP).-The first woman to
become 8 member Of the General Bar
Council lit into the members Of her
sex. The woman, Hannah Cross, says
Evening star., 1938-07-17
Water Wagon Expensive.

NORFOLK, Va. P).-Junius W.
Pierce literally was on the water
wagon'-but off It theoretically.
Pierce was fined $3.50 in Police Court
on conviction Of driving while drunk.
He was driving truck with water
tank on 1t when he had collision
that led to his arrest.
Evening star., 1938-07-17

her fellow feminists are not popular
because they are too aggressive.
This aggressiveness," she declares,
"is shown by the feminist who finds
sights where none are intended, by
the over-manly woman, and by those
who depend purely on sex appeal.
: "Women's talons have to learn
delicacy Of touch"
Evening star., 1938-07-17
LAWYER Is ADMITTED
TO COURT AT 81 YEARS
Politician, Philosopher and Poet
Sets Record by Delayed

Career.
AUGUSTA, Me. R).-Although his
application had been on !iie for II
years, Job H. Montgomery, Camden,
Me-. attorney, was only admitted to
practice in the United States District
Evening star., 1938-07-17

The East Texas timber belt Is capa-
BILE Of yielding 100000, 900 cords of
wood suitable for pulp manufacture.
Evening star., 1938-07-17

Business men Of Estonia predict an
improvement in world trade within
six months.
Evening star., 1938-07-17

and 20. Corresponding bust meas
urements 80, 80, "a, SO and SO. Size
IA (32) requires As yards of 80 inch
material
Evening star., 1938-07-17

through high school and college and
started her on q career.
Evening star., 1938-07-17

Workers in the diamond industry
in Belgium are increasing in number
this year.
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-10

members were elected and will be initiated into the mysteries of Odd Fellowship next Friday even ing.
 A short recess was taken fol lowing the installation services when card tables were arranged and all those present enjoyed an evening of whist, at the conclus- ion of which the following were awarded prizes:
 For the ladies, Mrs. Helen Book man was awarded first prize; Miss Vesta Poison, second, and Mrs. Edward Anderson the consolation prize.
 For the men John Binek won first prize; Harry Lewis second; A. Polet the consolation prize
 The Odd Fellows, Rebekahs & their invited guests then repaired to the banquet room where they sat down to hot and delicious meal, which appeased the inner man so well that everyone was outspoken in praise of the sumpt uouS luncheon. Speeches were indulged in by the newly elected officers and by the ladies of the Rebekahs lodgs. Many referred to the new home of the Odd Eel lows which was now being made use of for the first time since the destruction of their handsome lodge building in the big fire of 1884. Much interest was shown in building up the order with new members, and the placing of the Odd Fellows hall at the dis posal of other lodges who are still without hall. The new ball room is now already for dances or large banquets, it was announ ced, and several social affairs are planned to take place soon.
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-10
Second Attack
 Made On French
 By the Japanese
(By The Associated Press)

SHANGHAI, Jan. 8, (P)-Jap- anese soldiers trained their rifles and machine guns on French troops in the French Concession for one hour and rough-handled member of the French police, in a second critical incident in International areas, here during the last two days, when two Brit ish soldiers were beaten.
 Cornell s. Franklin, the Amer ican chairman of the Shanghai municipal council, protested stren uouSly to the Japanese Consul General Okamoto, against Man handling" of International Settle ment police.
 French officials are strongly considering making a formal pro- test against today'sincident. In Paris, however, the Foreign Office spokesman said, that France was unalarmed by the incident.
 Chinese press reports said that the wharfs, railway station, and public buildings were all destroy ed by the Chinese at Haichow, Liangsu Province, which is the eastern terminus of the Lunghai trunk railroad, thus carrying out China's "scorched earth" policy of leaving the Japanese only the ruins.