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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-29


WASHINGTON, Sept. 20
Yankee ship lines stopped for
eign ships from raising prices for
returning frantic Americans.
Immediately on the outbreak
of war, American ship lines, the
bulk of which are in debt to the
government or subsidized by it,
told the maritime commission
that no passenger rates would be
raised until American fugitives
were brought back.
There was considerable sgrowl-
ing among foreign lines. An
American stranded on a war
ridden shore is fair game for
whatever foreigners can shake
out of him.
During the World war, return
ing Yankees had little recourse.
There weren't enough American
boats. Now there are. 1t has been
an expensive job to build up the
American merchant marine but
it seems now to warrant the trou-
BILE it took.
Since the shipping subsidi-
zaficn program was given
new life about three years
ago. l08 passenger and cargo
vessels have been ordered.
Of these. IS have been
launched. Others are far
along in the building.
On completion, they will add
more than a million tons to u. S.
tonnage. That will double our
present deep-sea tonnage. The 10
major lines now subsidized by
the government operate 148 yes
sells of 1,028, 900 tons total.
New. Large Tankers
OF course that isn't all to
which the u. S. would have ac-
cess in time of war. u. S. deep
sea tonnage is only a minor frac-
ton of the vast coast-wise ton
mage, part of which is fully. cap
able of diversion to deep-sea
transportation.
In addition to the ships already
ordered, bids were opened by the
maritime commission late in Sep
TENDER on an additional "a YES
sells, including IL national de-
tense" tankers. These are tank
ers capable of accompanying the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-29
HIGHWAY BOARD
TO MEET in MIAMI
JOHN coSTAR LEAVES TO-
-. NIGHT TO ATTEND
SESSION

Overseas Highway Commission
will meet tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock in Miami to complete
minor details concerning the
lease to be given j. F. Cough for
operation of Pigeon Key.
1t is believed that John Slade,
chairman, and John Kennedy
will attend the meeting. John
CoStar from Key West will leave
today for Miami Mayor Willard
M. Albury did not believe he
would be able to attend the meet
ing. c. c. Symonette could not
be reached. So, 4s
No other greatly important
matter is expected to come be-
fore the meeting. a
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ted Press Feature service Wriier
fleet in action but serviceable in
peacetime commerce.
These tankers are of $1,000
horsepower, compared TO about
1000 horsepower for the ordi-
nary, and their speed is 20 knots,
which again is almost double that
of rank -and-file oil carriers.
BY agreement. the cost of
extra speed facilities. gun
implaeemenis. and other es-
seniial navy features are
paid for by the government.
Oil companies pay fhe bal
ance of the cost of the ships.
The government owns outrigh.
about 40 commercial vessels now
at sea and has an additional 119
collecting barnacles in various
out-of-the-way eStuaries. They
are. forlorn babies of the last
war;
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-29
Council Meets To Act
On Four Tax Objections

City council met last evening
in special session, ostensibly to
consider four complaints register
ed before deadline hour yester-
day afternoon at S o'clock
against personal property and
real estate taxes.
Prior to press time yesterday
there had been only one COM
plant registered; however, three
other persons entered objec-
tions late in the afternoon. The
one known objector was Trumbo
Properties, Inc, as mentioned in
The Citizen yesterday.
One other taxpayer registered
an objection to the assessment
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-29
Late Neus Bulletins
CBy Associated Press)

the last major stronghold of the
Polish army. Poland was born
in 1918 when its establishment
was approved by the Allies un-
der the Versailles treaty. In IFS
growing" pains. Poland had
wars with Russia. Ukraine and
Lithuania. The government was
headed by a President and Par
lament with two houses of gov.
Continued on Page Four
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-29
TANKER DARONIA
RECEIVES ORDERS

British Tanker Daronia, which
was consigned to the Porter
Dock Co, and which arrived here
yesterday and was examined by
surgeons of the Marine hospital,
officials Of the Customs Service,
the immigration Service and the
Plant Board. waited in the har-
Dor for orders until late hour
last night.
The orders were received by
the Porter Dock Co., transmitted
10 the Daronia and the vessel
sailed for Houston, Texas, COM
pleting her voyage from England.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-29
ARNOLD EXPLAINS
ACCIDENT POLICIES


Harry E. Palmer, manager of
the railway and ticket division of
one of the Traveller Insurance
agencies has advised VIM. Arm
old, agent of the Florida Motor
Lines, that there are no accident
policies to be issued outside of
North America.
The adviceS are to the effect
that owing to unsettled conditions
prevailing and special hazards ex-
listing in connection with ocean
travel there will be no tickets
covering ocean travel issued until
further advices are issued by the
company.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-29
LOWE TO MIAMI
F., ON NYA BUSINESS
WILL RECEIVE AUTO FOR
USE IN THIS
AREA eH

Victor Lowe, area supervisor OF
the National Youth Administra
ton in Monroe courty, will leave
tomorrow morning for Miami to
get a car which has been assigned
for service in the area.
II is the intention of MIR. Lowe
TO return as soon as possible from
Miami and leave at once with a
group of colored youths, who
have been assigned to a project
being conducted at A. and M.
College in Tallahassee.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-29
.FHiderism Must Go Is
England's Answer To
Na1 Peace Suggestion
90, A..oe,ated press,

tUy AsHOctnted pressD
LONDON. Sept. 2s. - Adolf
Hitler was willing to lay the map
Of Europe before England and
France today and compromise
over territory. but the English
government continued in their
policy TO wipe out Hitlerism in
Europe.
If the Allies do not agree to
consider peace. Germany is said
to be ready to launch a huge Of
fensive by land. sea and air.
Troops will pour over the Sieg-
fried line against the French
Maginot Line. German planes
will form mass raids against Eng
lish and French bases and Ger
man planes and submarines will
wage a terrific warfare against
the English fleet in an effort to
break the blockade and also
wipe out British merchantmarine
thus cutting England off from
its supplies.
The Allies have said already
that the French Maginot lire is
impervious to. attack by land.
The British fleet is known to be
the strongest power on the seas
today. Against airraids England
is prepared with anti-aircraft
fire which should help in some
measure and by an air fleet al
most as powerful as that of the
Germans.
English government officially
discounted the aid which Russia
would give Germany. The Eng
lish claim that the Russians have
not effected strong military
pact with Germany against the
Allies. Further, it states that
Estonia today gave Russia use of
Estonian islands in the Baltic
sea which now gives Russia mas
terry over the Baltic which was
formerly ruled by German sea
power.
From Frederick Eichnor, noted
United Press Correspondent,
came reports that he has hardly
seen any signs of a war while
touring the German West Wall
with host of other reporters.
He said that French soldiers
played, danced and sang in easy
firing distance of the German
lines. Occasionally, they would
wave at the Germans and the
Germans would wave back.
Eichnor said that he could hardly
see evidences of war any
where. He had plenty of respect
for German big guns in the Sieg-
fried Line which could 'only be
fired by orders from Berlin.
He also said that the Line was
built of Germany's best ma
terials, and that it could not be
destroyed even by direct hits.
AS soon as the announcement
came through that Hitler had
proposed peace, the French
troops advanced a mile along so
mile front in the Moeselle valley.
This action was taken to mean
that the French were not going
to mediate. The last time Mus
solini proposed peace French
guns broke into a terrific bonn
bardment against the German
lines.
Among the governments of the
Baltic nations it appeared that
they feared eventual Hitler ag-
erosion as befell Poland. Other
nations in southern Europe
seemed to feel that peace would
be more desirable.
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-29
AGES TOTAL s4a YEARS

BEDFORD. Ind.-Thc -comhin-
ed ages of four brothers, Walter,
John, Alden and Cole Wicker,
who gathered to celebrate the Goth
birthday of Walter, was 343 years.
John is 80, Alden IS and Cole 80.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-29
.JAYCEE DIRECTORS
TO MEET TONIGHT

Junior Chamber of Commerce
has countermanded their meet
ing announcement made yester-
day to read a Directors assembly
at the Chamber headquarters to-
night at o'clock.
1t was originally stated that
the fulf membership would be in
attendance. Change was an
nounced by president Isadore
Weintraub today.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-29

OSLO. Sept. ga wave of
fear of spies swept through this
port today. II is believed that
German spies are relaying in
formation on departure and ar
rival of Norwegian ships TO Ger
man submarines. Two Norwegian
ships were sunk by German sub
marines and one was blown up
by a German mine yesterday.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-29

LONDON, Sept. 29.-English
claim that flight of German
planes was driven back from
an attack on the Scottish coast.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-29

WARSAW. Sept. 2s.-Polish
troops are leaving the city today
with occupation BY German
troops expected Monday. This is
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-29

FOREIGN SHIPS WANTED TO- COUCE
Abundance OF U. S. Boats Defeated Exhorbitanf Rates
STRANDED TOURISTS in EUROPE
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PRESTON cRovER Writer
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-29

Key West. Florida, has the
most equable climate in the
country; with an average
range of only Ia Fahrenheit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-11
BY THE OUT EASTER

It was most fitting that the services in connection with the death of Charles A. McEvoy, a re- tired deputy chef of the fire de- partment should be held in the Church of the Sacred Heart.
 Charley McEvoy was an Out Easter during practically his en- tire life. He had seen the church dedicated, and was identified with it in its early days of struggle and perseverance. True, there were not so many families then as now, but what there were, worked most diligently to bring about the suc- cess of the institution. The first board of wardens of the church, the late John Thompson and Henry R. Byrnes, and the pastor, were well known to MT. McEvoy. Through all the pastorates of the various ones who managed the church affairs, he had watched and observed, and attended the services.
 Worked at Booths
 In his early years, Charley was employed at Booths, as the gen. eral workman then referred to, the plant of the Holmes, Booth and Hsaien company of the Brooklyn district. He was an expert polish- CT. He was there when he was first appointed to the fire depart ment in 1897. But before that he was member of that gallant body of volunteers, who protected the East End, not only from fire, but from all other dangers, the Brass Citys, an organization made up of young men, most of whom were born and brought up in this particular part of the Old Town. We think of Ed Cullen, Ed Pagan, Eddie Gallagher, Bill Cosgrove, Jack Cunningham, Jack Dunphy, George Reid, Joe McIlroy, Joey Oxley, Jack Casey, Tom Behan, Jim Eustace, Tommy Crandall, Pat Tanning, Jack Hackett, Pat Hackett, the two Dan Hacketts, Tommy Caniff, and others who dragged the old hand drawn hose cart along the roadway, when it wasn't tied to the truck rack of Billy McCarthy's hack, drawn by two fast moving horses. Oh, those rides in the old hack; no fire team went faster.
 The night of the big fire of 1902 Billy drove out from the center and told Foreman Joe McIlroy the whole town was blazing.
 "But we don't answer the first alarm" replied the Scotch fore- man to Billy's pleadings to get started.
 First Alarm
 Billy's urging was answered by Joe, Jack Hackett, Joey Oxley, and one or two others, all dressed up in their Sunday clothes, who piled into the hack, while Billy made bow-line knot that att tached the hose reel to the rear. And away they galloped, gallant old body that they were: the Gen. ter was reached in jig time. A line was laid from 8 central fireplug.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-11
Out East Mourns Death OfDeputy Chief McEuoy Retired Official Lived in Eastern Section of City Served as Volunteer Fighter-Fought
 City's Biggest Fire in 1902

and water turned into the blazing Reid & Hughes building. And these fellows, minus coats or boots, stayed at that hard fought fire all night, without change of clothing. That was the way the volunteer had to work in those days. Charley McEvoy him. self was with the chemical com- pany from Leavenworth street.
 The old McEvoy homestead stood on the west line of the pres- ent Scovill company factory building on East Main street a short distance east of Wolcott street. The house set back from the roadway for some distance, and the front was covered with shrubbery and a nice grass plot in the summer season that at tracted many who passed by. It was there that Charley lived for so many years or until the prop erty was purchased for the Sco- will expansion.
 No Complaints
 Bremen declare no matter what the temperature was, the retired deputy never complained of the cold. He was strict in the line of duty as an officer, but just and fair in all of his actions toward those under him. He joined as 8 24 hour man, and lived to see the day arrive when firemen were given the same con- sideration as others by the adop- tion of a day and night platoon.
 He was good fireman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-11
Cases Withdrawn

The damage suit of Donald Mc- Kellar against the Chase Country club and Bruno Heitz, steward at the club, for $2500 was with drawn today from the court of common pleas without further cost to either party.
 McKellar sought damages from fall which,. the complaint set forth, occurred the night of Nov. 25, 1897 when he and others, had rented facilities of the club. He al- legged that Heitz showed him out of the club by a rear exit which was lighted and that he fell due to negligence of the defendant, suffering severe injuries. Attorney Francis J. Butler represented Mo- Kellar.
 Another case withdrawn from common pleas court was that of the Colonial Trust company, acting for the estate of Elisha Leaven- worth, against William Leze ct al over a note for $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-11
Market Irregular As
 Trading Got UnderWa
London Market Declines Changes Here Were Most Fractional LSteeIs, Motors Based Off Very Slightly

stocks fluttuated over an area of a point or more. oil shares registered small gains and Rails were steady. Steels, motors and amusements eased slightly. Utilities were steady.
 Standard oil of New Jersey open ed 1000 shares at A 1-4 up 1-2 and small gains were noted in Standard Oil of Indiana, Texas Corporation and Socony-Vacuunl.
 United States Steel dipped Ia to 46 1-2. Bethlehem opened at 55 of 5-8 on 1900 shares.
 Chrysler eased 1-4 to 58 Ia. New York Central opened 200 0shares at B 1-2 up 3-8 and Santa Fe un- changed.
 Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit pre- ferred, which gained 3-4 points yesterday, opened at 33 3-4 up 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-11
Seek Contract

Seeking 8 contract covering covering terms of wages, hours and working conditions, a com- mittee representing employees of the Manufacturers Foundry Com pany has opened negotiations with the management. The company has recognized the Waterbury Brass Workers Union, c. I. O. affiliate as exclusive bargaining agency.
 The committee of employees con- sists of Raymond V. Holwell, Michael Carpini, Frank Cipriano, Angelo DeBenedetto, Angelo Gall To, John Lattanzio and Anthony Pesanelli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-11
Spring Returns

Return of spring weather brought firemen complement of brush fires today with two such blazes extinguished within the space of a half hour.
 The first fire was at Browns Meadows at 10:53. Engine 8 re- sponded to the alarm.
 A bell alarm at 11:18 brought Engines 1, 6, Truck 2, and the Booster to the second fire on lots off Cables avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-11
Larrivee's Condition
 Reported Improved

The condition of Leo Larrivee, 28, of Bucks Hill, who was admitted to the Waterbury hospital yesterday afternoon suffering from painful burns of the face and body, was re- ported much nor comfortable, by hospital authorities today.
 Larrivee suffered steam burns at the Mattatuck Mfg. Co.,, where he is employed as a steamfltter, hospital officials said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-11
On FurlOugh

Ralph Romano, ships cook third class, U. s. Navy, the son of MT. and Mrs. James Romano of 752 East Main street, this city, has re- gently arrived home for a months leave of absence from his ship the U. s. s. Downes, a newly con- structed destroyer attached to de- stroyer division 5, of the U. s. fleet and based at San Diego, Cal
 Ralph, as he is commonly called, recently made an extended cruise on the U. s. s. Downes, that took in countries on the east coast of South America. He expects to re- turn to his ship around the 18th of this month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-11
BEGINS PRISON TERM

< Hartford, Conn. April 11.--(UP)
 Thomas Shade, A, St. Augustine, Fla, began two to three years prison term today for participating in scheme to defraud Samuel Den- ton. wealthy Ridgefleld resident, of $35. 900.
 William Ahern, Arlington, Mass, a partner of Slade, was sentenced in 1886 to four and one-half to eight years for the same offense. Shade recently was apprehended in Flor ida and extradited here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-11
Unusual Display

Rev. Samuel c. Johnson, pastor of St. Paul's Methodist church, East Farm street, today issued an invitation to the public to view the cross of lilies in his church. Frank Meisinger arranged the flowers. The church will be kept open for those who wish to see the attractive display.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-11
FABLES OFFERED
 BY SIXTH GRADE

A program of fables and folk stories was presented by Miss Mary Finnan's sixth grade pupils of the Bunker Hill school yesterday after noon in the classroom. Francis Mur- phy was master of ceremonies. Mail Broth," a sketch, was the fea- ture presentation, with Laura Testa and Billy Cavanaugh in the leading roles.
 Five children gave short talks on types of myths and fables: Charles Brickett, Margaret Cocchiola, Vir- ginia Stowell, Melodie Gaylord and Lawrence Noel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-11
SPOTLIGH7ING- Brass City News
Clicking

The story of a local boy made good is that of Warren J. Worth, native of Waterbury and graduate of Crosby High school. MT. Worth has been elected commissioner of Plymouth, Mich, is president of the Plymouth Kiwanis Club and chief testing engineer of the Wayne county road commission.
 He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Anthony J. Worth of Plaza avenue. He settled in Michigan after graduating from the University of Michigan ten years ago. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Anthony J. Worth of Plaza avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-11
For the Little Ones!

The seal sale campaign on be- half of the Connecticut Society for Crippled Children has resulted thus far in contributions of over $500 in Waterbury, Chairman Wal ter Jarvis of the local campaign announced today.
 Supervising the campaign in this city is the Waterbury lodge of Elks. The campaign closed off, cially yesterday but many addi- ti0nal contributions are expected to be reported.
 Money gathered during the campaign is used for children un- dergoing care at the state home for crippled children, Newington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-11
Agreements

Agreements for compensation whereby payment will be made weekly for the time of disability were approved today by Com pensation Commissioner James M. Lynch in compensation court today as follows:
 J. E. Smith & Co.,, Inc, and George McCauskas, lacerated knee, $12.50, starting March "A.
 State highway department, and Eugene Montaeiri, Nauga- tuck, bruised leg, $11.95, start ing December II.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-11
SCOUT TROOPS TO
 SPONSOR BENEFIT
Boys and Girls Plan Movie Friday in Reformatory
 Auditorium
CHESHIRE NEWS
Hubert Kigney Cheshire Phone 334

Cheshire, April II = Friday even- ing the Boy and Girl Scout troops will sponsor a motion picture in the reformatory auditorium.
 The picture will be That Certain Age" with Deanna Durbin in the principal role. Funds derived from this performance will be used in the camping funds for the two troops and tickets may be secured from members of the troop. The commit tee in charge includes Miss Helen Bray, Miss Winifred Durand and William O. Hogarth, leaders of the troops.
 Church Supper Thursday men of the Congrega- tional church will serve a supper in the church recreation rooms. Charles Crime is chairman of the committee in charge.
 Annual Meeting The Cheshire Public Library As- sociation will hold its annual meet ing in the library April IT. Reports will be read and officers elected for the coming year.
 Mrs. Emil Yocher is now recuper- ating at her home on Main street after stay at the New Haven hos pital.
 Eenns Nave
 MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Fenn have moved into their new home on Peck Lane.
 Miss Janice Porter returned to Edgewood Junior College in Briar- cliff, N. Y. after visiting her parents MT. and Mrs. Frederick J. Porter of Main street.
 Miss Helen Hurley spent the weekend with her parents MT. and Mrs. John Hurley of Jarvis street. Miss Hurley is teacher in the Nor wich schools.
 The temperature at 11:15 o'clock last night was 36 degrees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-11
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editor)

New York, April II = OP0 = The stock market opened irregular in moderately active trading today following a decline in London. Bonds were irregularly higher. Cot- ton futures opened unchanged to of 4 points.
 Changes were fractional for the most part although some high priced
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-11
BUILDING PERMITS

The following permits have been issued by the office of the build ing inspector:
 Wilfred J. Martin, to erect house and workshop on Meriden road, $3,O0O.
 Colonial Beacon Oil O., to erect addition to gasoline station at East Main street and Meri- den road, $2,50O...
 REACHES IRELAND Foynes, Iheland, April 11--(UP)- The Pan-American Airways Yankee Clipper, on transatlantic shake down flight, arrived today from Southampton, England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-11
BISHOP IMPROVING

Hartford, Conn, April 11.-(UP) Bishop Maurice F. McAuliffe of the Hartford diocese continued to improve today at St. Francis's hos pital. He had two blood transfusions over the weekend.