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Evening star., 1939-04-23

the negotiations said John L. Lewis,
U. M. w. president. had received
word from Sam Cady of Lexington,
KY, district union president, that
number of operators in the Big
Sandy district were willing to sign
new contracts embodying the dis
puted clause.
EVANSVILLE, Md. April % (P).
State police maintained a strict
watch over the coal-mining area
here today after flareup between
strikers and non-union miners which
a mining company official said
forced suspension of trucking ac-
tivities.
c. o. Bender of the Meyers Coal
Co., said Windshields and glass panes
in truck doors we're broken this
morning when workers started haul
ing coal from the mines.
FREDERICK, Md, April % @.-
Effects of the soft coal shutdown
by a miners strike struck Frederick
today when the Pennsylvania Rail-
road ordered temporary discontin-
uance of two freight trains operat-
ing between Frederick and York, Pa.
The order, effective at once, was
received by L. Ignatius Kennedy,
the local agent, from E. S. Reed, the
division superintendent at Balti-
more. Mr.. Kennedy said the order
applied to train which would have
left Frederick at noon and also to
one which would have left York
about the same time.
BALTIMORE, April % LP).-Wil-
liam M. Maloy. chairman of the
Maryland Unemployment Compen-
sation Board, said today the board
would determine Tuesday or We'd
nesday whether Marylands idle
union miners are eligible for un-
employment insurance.
He said 700 claims, mostly from
Allegany and Garrett Counties, had
been filed. The two-week waiting
period specified by the law expired
today, and applicants must wait a
third week-during which the un-
employment continues-before they
are eligible to receive compensation.
Evening star., 1939-04-23
London
Continued From First Page.) }

Greece replied that she did not con-
slider herself threatened by Ger
many because it felt friendly rela-
tions between the two countries
rendered such a contingency i'm
possible"
Poland, Germany's big neighbor
to the east, and France, her western
neighbor, were understood not to
have been questioned.
The foreign Office in Warsaw said
Poland had received no question
naire and in Athens Greek authori-
ties gave no clue to how Greece re-
sponded.
Although Britain was not queried,
steps were taken to explain British
views of the QUESTIONABLE to at least
part of the German people. The
British were attempting to offset
the effects of the responses in what
they considered an attempt by Hitler
to discredit President Roosevelt's
non-aggression appeal in Nazi eyes.
Hitler's Attacks Explained.
A German-speaking announcer of
the official British Broadcasting
Corp. explained in detail why it was
believed the small nations to whom
Hitler addressed his questions scarce
ly could be expected to answer that
they did feel threatened by Germany
or that they welcomed President
Roosevelt's plea.
Aside from that, however. Britain
was expected to take no action.
Expecting a quiet, sunny week
end, British officials abandoned
Whitehall promptly at noon and left
the admiralty to demonstrate that
Britain was taking no chances.
The movement of British ships in
the Mediterranean indicated that
Britain was getting ready to con-
centrate an important part of her
fleet around the Suez Canal and
also to guard the western gateway
to the Mediterranean at Gibraltar
The overnight arrival OF two
British submarines and five fleet re-
pair ships at Alexandria, Egypt,
brought the number of British YES
sells at that port to IS and others
were expected during the week end
Tor indefinite stays.
Five Ships Reach Gibraltar.
The British battleship Families,
three destroyers and a submarine
arrived at Gibraltar, which had
been left virtually in the protection
OF French naval forces.
Although British official quarters
remained confident that a British
French Russian agreement soon
would be reached, some doubts were
being raised in diplomatic circles.
Soviet Russia was pictured as still
seeking broad general on-aggres-
sion pact in addition to a specific
military alliance with Britain and
France.
Few observers, however, believed
any sort of resurrected League of
Nations combination could be
formed.
Evening star., 1939-04-23

Gus outcry against IL arose. As one
newspaper columnist in Toxic wrote,
1T Is not worthwhile gaining q
lukewarm friend at the expense OF
making red hot enemies" Except
for the first few weeks of the cur
rent China hostilities, that pact with
Germany has never been popular in
Japan. During those weeks the
Japanese hoped and expected Ger
many would aid them against
Chang Kai-shek. Instead, it was
nearly year before Berlin with
drew Generalissimo Chiang's Ger
man military advisers and took
other measures acceptable to Toxic,
but it was too late then to remedy
the first impression. Save for a
small group of militarists, diplomats
and laymen. Germany is a most un-
popular country with the Japanese
people.
Strives to Turn Nation.
Baron Hiranuma, wise with years
of experience, realizes that Japan's
real future lies in cooperation and
friendship with the dominant demo-
cratic powers. particularly the two
great Anglo-Saxon nations, and is
striving to turn his country in that
direction.
1t is doubtful If he will succeed,
but perhaps he will lay foundation
stones which will permit some sue
cessor to achieve this end. In the
first place. the democratic nations
must be convinced of Japan's sim
cerity in this respect, and at the
present time there is no unanimity
Of opinion in the empire on the
issue. One group seeks a military
alliance with Rome and Berlin; an
other group would have nothing
whatever to do with the Americas
and Europe; third group would
become close friends with the
democracies.
Japan's face is not set irrevocably
in the direction of totalitarianism
and of alliance with Germany and
Italy. An internal struggle is under
way in this empire, the outcome OF
which can not now be foreseen, but
upon which will depend the destiny
of Dai Nippon.
Evening star., 1939-04-23
New York Coal PorIey
OFT Until Tomorrow

NEW YORK, April % R.-Nego-
tlators for the United Mine Work.
ers OF America &C. I. o. and BIZ
luminous coal operators of the Ap-
palachian area adjourned late to-
day until Monday after a fruitless
session marked by reports that Ken
lucky operators might accede to the
unions closed shop demand.
A prominent operator with an un-
official interest in the progress of
Evening star., 1939-04-23
Court Summons Served
In Unusual Fushion

BY the Associated Press.
BOSTON, Mass, April 22.-Po-
lice Clerk William O'Reilly called
1t neat trick. but a complaining
woman called it by another name.
She reported to authorities the
superintendent Of her building pre-
sented her with a small, neatly
wrapped package bearing sticker,
Fragile, glass. handle with care"
explaining man had left it. 1t
contained a sidewalk brick with a
court summons attached.
Mr.. OReilly concluded the man
who left the brick and summons
was a constable.
Evening star., 1939-04-23

Amateur radio broadcasters in
Germany have been restricted to
teleSraphic messages.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-07
CHAPTER 1851

An act relating TO premium taxes
OD persons. firms. associations or
corporations doing an insurance bust
ness IN the state of Florida, and max
inE aDprQgriatiOn for refunds in case
Il Oger-payment.
He ~ Enacted by the Legislature of
the state of Florida:
See. J. That all taxes on prem
lunls from pOlicyholders received by
persons. firms. associations, or cor
DoratiDns authorized TO transact an
insurance business on risks to per-
son Or property in the state of FlorS
ida and required by law to be paid
- the state treasurer, shall, unless
specifically provided otherwise by
later statute be calculated upon
gross premiums received, emitting
premiums on reinsurance accepted,
and less return premium and cancel
latOns but without deductions for
reinsurance ceded to other COM
panies. Tax returns shall be made
On forms 10 be prescribed by the
state treasurer. and shall be sworn
70 b. one or more of the executive
Ulcers Of the companies or assOcia-
tl0ns making such returns.
Sec. 2 The provisions of this act
shall apply 10 all premiums written
In Florida subsequent to December
q A d 1898.
Sec = In the event any insurance
corporation or other carrier shall
make an Over-payment on account of
any premium tax due the state of
Florida. the comptroller is authorized
- draw MS warrant in refund of such
Cver-payment. from the fund which
received same. and such amounts as
may be necessary for this purpose
are hereby appropriated from such
funds.
insofar as they conflict herewith are
hereby modified or repealed.
Sec. J. If any part or clause of
this act should be declared unconsti-
tuuOnal or imperative. this shall not
affect any other part or clause in
same.
Sec. G. The act shall take effect
upon becoming a law.
became a law without the COVER
nor approval.
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same. may require such applicant
to furnish a statement in writing
showing the property owned and/or
the salary being earned by said ap-
plicant, and if said statement, or any
part thereof. is false, provided the
same be made wilfully, and signed
by applicant in presence of two wit
nesses. and any person obtains credit
from any merchant by reason of the
merchant relying on and being de-
ceived by said false statement, or
any part thereof, then said person
so obtaining credit or goods shall be
deemed guilty of obtaining money
or goods under false pretences and
shall. upon conviction, be punished
by Imprisonment in the county Jail
not exceeding six months or by fine
not exceeding $500 or by both such
fine and Imprisonment.
Sec. 2. All laws and parts of laws
in conflict herewith are hereby re-
pealed.
Sec 8. This act shall take effect
Immediately upon its becoming a
law.
Became a law without the COVER
nor's approval.
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herein referred to and distribute the
same al wholesale to licensed distrib-
utOrs and licensed vendors and to no
one else within this state. provided
persons engaged in the business of
clstilling. rectifying and/or blending
EpirifuOus liquors licensed under sec
ton =. sub-sectiOns "a and &c" of
this act shall sell and distribute such
beverages at wholesale only to other
manufacturer and to licensed dis
trlbufors and to no one else within
this state.
Sec. 2 All laws or parts of laws in
conflict herewith are hereby repeal
ed
Sec. 3. This act shall take effect
Immediately upon its becoming a
Law
Became a law without the COVER
nor s APPROVAL.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-07
CHAPTER 1914

AN ACT to amend section "a of
chapter 17176 acts of 1885 as amended
by chapter 1000 acts of 1887, which
law is known as 1.-The Public Works
act of 1885, by limiting the terms
of said act and the power to borrow
money or deliver bonds pursuant
to the provision of this law until De-
cember u. 1941.
BE It Enacted by the Legislature of
the State of Florida:
Sec. /. That section "a of Chap
ter 17176 acts of 1895 as amended by
chapter 1000. acts of 1887, which
law is known as THE Public Works
Act of 1885" is amended to read as
follows:
Except in pursuance of any con-
tract or agreement heretofore enter
ed into by and between any munich
pality and any federal agency, no
municipality shall borrow any money
or deliver any bonds pursuant to the
provisions of this law after Deem
Der 81. 1041.'
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect
upon it's becoming a law.
Became a law without the COVER
nor's approval.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-07
CHAPTER 1923

AN ACT to repeal chapter $500
laws of Florida. 1921. entitled: IAN
act 10 restrict aliens and non-resi-
cent in taking or catching shrimp
and Drawn for commercial purposes
IN the water of the Atlantic coast
within the jurisdiction of the State of
florida. and to prescribe penalties
for violating or aiding in the viola
ton Or evasion of such restrictions, -
being sections 1854 to 1859 inclusive,
and sections S067 to S067 inclusive,
compiled general laws of 1927.
BE ~ Enacted by the Legislature OF
the state of Florida:
Sec. J. That Chapter $3.50, laws OF
Florida. 1921. entitled: IAN act tC
restrict aliens and non-residents in
taking or catching shrimp or prawn
for commercial purposes in the wa
tiers Of the Atlantic Coast within the
jurisdiction of the state of Florida
and 20 prescribe penalties for violat.
lng or aiding in the violation or evas-
3on Of such restrictions" being sec
tlons 1854 to 1859 inclusive and Sec
tons 1907 TO s069 inclusive compiled
general laws Of 1927, be and the same
As hereby repealed.
Became a law without the COVER
nor S approval.
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of 1895. or any amendment thereto,
is hereby repealed. but this law shall
be supplemental to and cumulative
to the provisions of said act.
Sec. 5. This act shall take effect
Immediately upon its becoming law.
Became law without the COVER
nor'S approval.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-07
CHAPTER 1919

AN ACT authorizing the state mo-
tor vehicle commissioner. the state
road department and railroad COM
mission of the state of Florida to
cOnsummate reciprocal agreements
with the proper authorities of other
states relative to the operation of
motor vehicles by non-residents over
the highways of this state; provid-
lng Tor certain conditions to be in
cluded in such agreements and GER
tam duties TO be performed; and
providing for Approval by the gov
ernor and reputation by the legis-
lature Of the state of Florida.
he IL Enacted by the Legislature of
the State of Florida:
Sec !. The state motor vehicle
commissioner of the state of Florida
the state road department of the
state Of Florida. and the railroad
commission of the state of Florida
are hereby authorized to negotiate
and 10 cOnsummate with the proper
authorities of the several states of
the United States. reciprocal agree
fments whereby residents of such 9th
err states operating motor vehicles
properly licensed and registered in
Their respective states, NAV have
such privileges and exemptions in
the operation OF their said motor We
hlcies Of this state. as residents of
this state may have and enjoy in the
operation Of motor vehicles duly Ii
censed and registered in this state
IN such other states; provided, moth
ing herein shall be construed to re-
lieEe any motor vehicle owner or on
orator from complying with and abid-
ing by all other applicable laws.
rules and regulations relating to safe
~ OF operation of motor vehicles and
the preservation of the highways of
this state. In the making of such
reciprocal agreements, the said mo-
tor vehicle commissioner. the said
state road department and said rail-
Fl road commission shall have due re-
gard 10 the advantage and convent
ence OF motor vehicle owners and the
citizens Of this state.
Sec. :. ANY and all such recip-
procal agreements contaminated bv
said motor vehicle commissioner the
state road department and the rail-
road commission shall not become
elective until approved by the gov
ernor Of the state of Florida: pro-
glaed- ali such reciprocal agreements
d. SAID motor vehicle commissioner
the state road department and said
railroad commission are made sub
9ect 10 cancellation at any time bv
the legislature of the state of Florida
EroFlded however that nothing here
~ contained shall apply to rates.
rules or regulations now or hereafter
applicable 10 common or contract
carriers BY motor transportation
companies over the highways of the
state Of Florida.
Sec }. The said motor vehicle
commissioner. the state road depart
fnent and said railroad commission
silau give proper publicity to the
terms OF every such reciprocal
agreement entered into by them, or
either Of them.
sec = All laws and parts of laws
IN conflict herewith are hereby re-
pealed.
Sec D. This act shall take effect
Immediately upon becoming a law.
Became a law without the gov
ernOr's approval.
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CHAPTER 19437


AN ACT forbidding the sale of in
toxicating liquors, other than malt
beverages of legal alcoholic content
by the drink, except within the
building which is the address of the
person or corporation holding license
to sell such intoxicating liquors. and
forbldding the practice known as curb
or drlve-in service with respect to
such Intoxicating liquors; forbiddins
the consumption thereof at curb OF
dr1ve-ln stands. except within the
building which is the address of the
person. firm. or corporation holding
license for the sale of such intox-
lcating liquor and providing penalties
for the violation thereof.
BE 1t Enacted by the Legislature OF
the State of Florida:
Sec. l. That from and after the
passage of this act it shall be un-
lawful for any person, firm or corpo-
ration to sell or serve. by the drink,
any intoxicating liquor, other than
malt beverages of legal alcoholic
which is the address of the person,
firm. or corporation holding a license
for the sale of such Intoxicating liq-
uor. 1t is intended hereby to for
bid the practice of curb or drive-in
service in connection with such in
toxicating liquors when sold by the
drink: provided, however. that moth
ing in this act contained shall be con-
strued to prevent the regular delivery
by licensed dealers of sealed, stamp
ed containers containing such intox-
icating liquors.
Sec. 2. From and after the pass
age of this act it shall be unlawful
for any person to consume any in
toxicating liquor except malt bever-
ages of legal alcoholic content at
curb or drive-in stands except within
the building which is the address of
the person, firm or corporation hold
ing license for the sale of such
Intoxicating liquors.
Sec. 3. Any person who shall be
convicted of a violation of this act
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and shall be punished as such, and
the license of any person convicted
of any illegal sale hereunder shall
be subject to revocation therefor.
Sec. 4. All laws and parts of laws
in conflict herewith are hereby re-
pealed.
Became a law without the COVER
nor's approval.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-07
CHAPTER 144n1

any owner and holder of a group sep
arate mortgages covering separate
lots in any one subdivision to fore
close in one suit any one or more
of such mortgages and obtain serv-
ice by publication therein, where
such mortgages are or were executed
by various purchasers of said lots
and where such mortgages are in
default for five years or more
Be 1t Enacted by the Legislature of
the State of Florida:
Sec. 1. That owner or holder of sep
arate real estate mortgages or liens
covering separate properties and evil
denced by one or more separate in
struments, is hereby authorized and
permitted to foreclose any one or
more of such mortgages or liens in
one suit. provided the court shall
have the discretion to grant a sever
ance as to any particular mortgage
or lien on a showing in the cause
by any defendant that prejudice may
result to such defendant by reason
of being included in such suit.
Sec. 2. That service by publication
may be had against any one or more
or all defendants in said suit in one
order of publication where such de-
PENDANT or defendants could be so
served in an individual foreclose pro-
ceeding
Sec. 3. That all laws and parts
of laws in conflict herewith are here
by repealed.
Sec. A. This act shall take effect
Immediately upon approval by the
governor or upon it's becoming a law
without such approval.
Became a law without the COVER
nor's approval.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-07
CHAPTER 1886

AN ACT to amend section 697 of
the Revised General Statutes of
Florida 1920. (Section S97, c. G. Id
as amended by chapter 1892, acts of
1897. relating to the Exemption of
property from taxation. and matters
in, relation thereto.
Be 1t Enacted by the Legislature of
the State of Florida:
Sec. l. That section 697. revised
general statutes of Florida, adopted
in the year 1920. the same being sec
ton S97 of the compiled general laws
of 1927, as amended bv chapter 1882,
acts of 1887. is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 697. Property Exempt from
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-07

or affected by the limitation imposed
hereby, but the same shall bar the
right 10 enforce any personal liabll-
lty against the estate of the decd
ent.
Provided further. that in case of
the death of a nonresident of this
state. leaving property in this state,
tive may file in office of the coun-
ty judge, of the county where any
of such property may be situate, a
duly certified copy of so much of the
record of the domiciliary proceedings
as will show ID the probated will of
such decedent. all probated codicils,
the order admitting same to prob
ate. and the letters testamentary, if
there be any of the foregoing, or
(2) the letters of administration,
if there be any. or the order for adj
ministration, CD the final discharge
of such domiciliary personal rep
resentative. if any there be and (D
such portion of the record of the
domiciliary administration as shall
show the names of the heirs or de-
visees of the decedent. or the affi-
davit OF said personal representa-
tive reciting that such facts are not
shown by the domiciliary probate
record and specifying the names of
such heirs or devisees. Whereupon
said representative shall cause a no.
tice to be published, once a week for
four consecutive weeks, four pub
locations being sufficient. in a news
paper published in said county, noti-
flying all persons having claims or
demands against the estate of such
decedent to file same in the Office of
said County Judge within eight cal
endar months from the time of the
first publication of such notice.
Claims shall be filed in the form
and manner prescribed by the pro-
bate act in cases of administrations
in this state. If any claim be filed,
the county judge shall, upon the ap-
plication of any person interested
in the estate. appoint an administra-
tor in accordance with the probate
act. If no claim be filed within said
Fights months period. then the prop
erty of said decedent in this state
shall not be liable for any obligation
of the decedent or upon any cause of
action against the decedent other
than duly recorded mortgages and
liens. and claims of persons in pos
session of the decedent's property as
pledge, lienor or purchaser.
Sec. 2. This act shall become and
be effective Immediately upon its
passage and approval by the COVER
nor or upon it's becoming a law
without such approval.
Became law without the COVER
nor's approval.
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CHAPTER 1895

AN ACT to amend chapter 1854.
Laws of Florida. acts of 1885. and
being an act relating to the volun-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-07
CHAPTER 1aaez

Az ACT allowing any merchant in
the state of Florida to REQUIRE of
any person making application for
credit financial statement showing
the amount of property owned or the
amount Of salary earned by such ap-
phcant: making il a misdemeanor
Tor any person to obtain credit by
such false statement; and providing
penalties for the violation of this
act.
Be IL Enacted by the Legislature of
the state of Florida:
Sec l. That any merchant in the
state Of Florida. before extending
credit 10 any person applying for the