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that the Nazified German press took
the most casual notice of his death,
while the army displayed a pro-
found feeling, only adds to the
mystery.
General Won Fritsch's talents as
strategist were wasted in the Polish
campaign, but before the war Is over
Germany may feel deeply the loss OF
this able military leader.
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Self-Preservation Without
Honor Opposed.

To the Editor Of The Star:
Before England and France declared
war against Germany, the Embargo Act
was in force. Though true its enforce
ment will hurt the allies now, the fault
Is not Intentionally ours. But if we re-
peal the act we premeditate the out
come with intent to help the one and
harm the other. OF course, we help
ourselves by the repeal; but shall we
preserve our safety at the price of our
honor? No. Either we fight Germany,
in our own way and with our own
weapons, or we remain neutral and
abide by the present neutrality law. To
repeal the Embargo Act at this stage
of the war is, in effect, ito not let the
right hand know what the left is doing"
Maybe I'm wrong, but right or wrong
my country"
KENNETH ELDRED SMITH.
September a.
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Objects to Pessimistio
Views Of Columnists.


An examination of Mr.. Wile's COM
ment In the issue Of September 13 re-
veals a state Of alarm that can hardly
be surpassed. He suggests that we
are liable to be invaded by Germany If
we do not get into the war now I con-
slider this an attempt to frighten the
American people out Of their tradi-
tional and customary courage in facing
events As they happen. To conjure up
terrible visions Of what might be is
equivalent to frightening ourselves with
our own imagination. If by any chance
the German Navy and air feet ever start
westward across the Atlantic we shall
be waiting for them even If the British
Meet ceased to exist. We need fear no
attack on our shores; let no one give this
Evening star., 1939-09-28

Without wishing to appear unduly
pessimistic, those who rejoice too
greatly in apparent gains against
Germany in the western war theater
may well be reminded of that favor
ite piece of gridiron strategy entitled
the "mousetrap play"
Evening star., 1939-09-28
Suspects Squawkers Over
German Russian Pact.

To the Editor Of The Star:
I view with suspicion all those who
are "squawking" over the Russo-G German
pact. 1t Is a revelation to find out that
almost without exception those who do
not like the Russo German pact were
very much pleased with a Pusso- French
pact. Moreover they viewed with great
delight President Roosevelt's recognition
Of the U. s. s. r. Before the Russo
German pact these same objectors found
nothing wrong or foreboding in Commu-
nism or in any alliance between Russia
and England and France All of which
goes to show either superficial or dis
honest thinking on the part Of many Of
our outstanding columnists and COM
mentators. FRANK BRIGGS.
September Is, 80
Evening star., 1939-09-28

Mussolini these days is perhaps
considering how difficult it is to put
together a piece of spaghetti once it
has been cut up.
Evening star., 1939-09-28

Naturalists state that, curiously
enough, the elephant seldom uses it's
tusks in combat. Its chief mode of
attack is by kicking. In a sort OF
way, the G. o. P. pachyderm runs
true to form,
Evening star., 1939-09-28

The African wart hog keeps it's eyes
peeled for possible danger even when
backing into its home. Many man
wishes his motoring "missus" were as
alert.
Evening star., 1939-09-28

1t is said that Hitler told Cham
berlain he wanted to finish life as
an artist, not as a warmonger." He
will probably end up as something
quite different from either.
Evening star., 1939-09-28

Walter Johnson is urged by admir-
ing friends to run for Congress. He
has two noteworthy assets for the
post: Control and disinclination to
OratOry.
Evening star., 1939-09-28

Scientists describe a lost and sub
merged continent, 1000 miles long.
We all know some people We wish
were iuhabiting it.
Evening star., 1939-09-28

It seems that Stain once studied
to be a clergyman, but changed his
mind. The priesthood's gain was
civilizations loss.
Evening star., 1939-09-28

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication Of all news dispatches
credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein
All rights of publication of special dispatches
herein also are reserved
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as an excuse for our participation in the
war. ELEANOR H. FINCH.
September 49,
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Q. What city is sometimes called the
Cream City"?-E. T. M.
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this name.
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@. What is the most popular oratorio9
w. B. H.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
YOUNG GIRL IS NEW
 OLYMPIC PROSPECT

Des Moines, Ia, July 3l-(UP)- Nancy Merki. l3, who took up swim ming four years ago to overcome the effects of infantile paralysis, was a most promising Olympic prospect today.
 Representing the Multnomah A. c. of Portland, Ore. she set new Amer ican records in the 300 and 400-met- CT free style races and placed second in the mile free style to carry away individual scoring honors in the Womens National A. A. U. swim ming meet which ended last night. Her total was i3.
 Best Team
 The Los Angeles A. c. team posted new national marks in the 400-meter and 300-meter medley relays to win team honors with 36 points.
 Five records were broken during the four-day meet. The fifth was made Friday by Doris Brennan, Providence, R. l. in the 300-meter individual medley relay race.
 The meet produced six other new champions Helen Crlenkovich, San Francisco, won the three meter div ing board title from Marjorie Ge- string, Los Angeles; Miss Gestring won the platform diving champion ship from Ruth Jump, Los Angeles; Mary Ryan, Louisville, won the one- mile free style; Esther Williams, Los Angeles, won the 100-meter free style: Edith Motridge, Los Angeles, won the 100-meter backstroke; and Fujiki Katsutani, Hawaii, won the 200-meter breast-stroke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
3 STORIES
 IN STAMPS
Fother of BoseboII Storted Civil Wor

A MERlCA honored Maj,-Gen IA Abner Doubleday as the Father of Basehall' in the cen- tennial celebration at Coopers- town, N. r., where the West Point cadet, in 1889, saw his ideas for an improved game first put into play.
 However important his contri- button to the national game, which has spread over both North and South, it does not constitute his sole claim to fame. He served in the army with distinction and to him belongs the honor of firing the first Union gun in the war be- tween the states.
 Doubleday, in command of the artillery at Fort Sumter, was hated by Charleston secessionists as the blackest of the "Black Re- publicans." Before hostilities be- gan he was the target for much verbal abuse, and, strangely enough, the first cannonball fired from southern cannon, missed his head by inches.
 Doubleday's answer was a shell into the Confederate battery and second into a group of secession ists watching the bombardment. Then the 19 southern batteries surrounding the fort opened fire.
 Rescue attempts failed. For day and night the defenders of Fort Sumter were subjected to heavy bombardment from four sides. Finally. after 20 hours of battle, the commandant, Maj. Robert Anderson, surrendered.
 The victorious populace of Charleston clamored for the head of the Black Republican" but Doubleday marched out behind Major Anderson with full military honors, and returned to Washing ton. Doubleday died in 1893.
 The U. S. Scent baseball stamp, above, purple, enlarged, commem- orates the centennial of the game Abner Doubleday originated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31

Motorists never should use high pressure hose on the body of af, aulomobile whsn washington ik -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
Q SERIAL STORY
 WAR AND A WOMAN s..sa BY sETIy m " y.!SAe9 !!!S: m.
eopYRIoHr. isse. NEA SERVICE, ING.

cause-well, in this case-because he was stunt flyer before he came here. Marcia's taken this kid under her wing and tried to straighten him out. But I'm afraid she's listen- cd to his line too long. He's got her believing 1t, now. She's so darned quick with her sympathiesl Every enlisted man on the base who wants to get to her father has learned that telling it to Marcia first is great idea, if he can do it."
 Marcia and the cadet were smil- ing at each other. The boy wig gled his hands and Jimmy watch ing, grunted. There he goes, giv- ing her the low down on the latest, from his angle. That. business you're looking at - like this" - he, too, Tapped his hands-"thats fly ing in miniature see?"
 "It's easy. About this kid-the Navy doesn't want stunt flyers. All we want is an efficient, compe- tent, clear -headed pilot who can take orders. We don't even want heroes. Dependability is the thing. Consistent, uniform performance. But this kids got a grandstand complex Likes to take reckless chances and tell himself what a great guy he, is. One of these days he'll kill himself and wreck an expensive Navy ship. That is, if he passes his checkoff :"
 And then he was looking down at her with terrible directness. You aren't listening. You aren't thinking about that any more than am. Linda, was I wrong, last night? Did I only imagine it or or did you feel 1t, too?"
 She did not pretend to misun- derstand him. The sincerity in his eyes was too real; and the trem- bling which shook her whole body told her that there was no use in pretending, anyway. We mustn't even think about 1t. You're going to marry Marcia, and I'm going home. Today"
 Who's going home?" trumpeted Marcia's voice behind her. She had been running, as usual. It was clear she had heard no more than that Linda, have you started on that record again? I'm going to tell Jimmy what's eating you!"
 (To Be Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
OK DRAWING MADE MAJOR EXHIBITION
Eastern States Exposition Includes Several New
 Features in l939

Springfield, Mass, July 3l-Ox drawing as 1t has been exemplified from the earliest days in New Eng land will provide major attraction on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 10 and 20, at the Eastern States Exposition when the best OK teams of the six northeastern states will meet for the seasons finals and the Ntw England championships.
 One of the few major agricultural exhibitions in North America that recognizes the availability of oxen Tor heavy draft work and the need for proper conditioning and train 1nlI of draft animals as well as to encourage owners in fitting and driving, the Exposition management has added to the scope of the New England championships this year by including new class, for light pairs weighing 2500 pounds and under.
 There will be four classes in all with two classes named for each days competition. In addition to the light pair class, there will be classes for pairs, 5000 pounds and under $500 pounds and under, and a fourth, the free for all Total cash prizes of $525 are being offered with th9 Massachusetts Department of Agriculture cooperating with the Exposition in the awards
 All trials in the competition will be by boat and each class will draw out. Length of draft required is six feet and the boat can only be ordered back twice.
 J. c. Cort of Boston will be direc- tor and L. H. Viets of Granby, Conn, superintendent of the con- tests. The advisory committee is: John Cavanaugh of Portland, Conn, Vincent Judson of Woodbury, Conn, Harry Stone of Bristol, Conn, John Guilford of Ashfield, Stanley Nash of Williamsburg, Ernest Pike of Huntington and Charles Thayer of Clmminpton,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
CHAPTER "

It seemed to Linda that the world had receded, that Mrs. Kings light words, innocently uttered In a ban- tering way, had been dynamite enough to explode every barrier she had tried to put between herself and Jimmy Cooper.
 The moment was eternity. Then his eyes veered and ropped away we must be going" he said heavily. The moment splintered It was like cold water In her face She could be sane again.
 But as they had promised Mrs King they wouldn't be late for lunch, and as Marcia tucked in beside her in the car, leaving Jimmy to drive, Linda realized that this couldn't go on. She had been right when she said to Mar cia, T ought to go home" She would go homel
 Later, after lunch, when she was alone with Marcia, she'd tell her Even as the resolve crystallized she was aware that she couldn't go through with 1t without wound-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
CRANluM CRACKERS

Only one term in the brackets following the five statements below is correct. Select the correct term in each case.
 l. New York City Is located on an island, peninsula, bluff, isth- muS.
 2. A enough is a (dog, dress, disease, birG.
 3. The Hawkeye state is (Ohio Iowa, Indiana. Colorado).
 4. A dulcimer Is used by a tplumber, mason, musician, carpen- ter).
 5. A tendril may be found in a (blacksmith shop. vineyard, res- taurant, railway station).
 (AnsWers 0n Rack paRe\
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
BROWN WINS AGAIN

Webster, Mass, July 3l.-UP)- Ellison (TarzanD Brown of Westerly, R. T., Boston A. A. marathon titlist, still dominated loy , distance racing today.
 The Narragansett Indian loped to an easy victory over a field of 36 in . 12-mile road race yesterday travelling the distance in 1 hour, l minute, 35 seconds. Lou Gregory of the Millrose A. A., New York city, was second with Francis Kelly of Philadelphia third. Then in order were Robert Wheaton of Putnam, Conn. Nevin schopf of Philadel- phla, Roger Labonte of Norfolk and Joseph Plouffe of Worcester.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
CAST OF CHARACTERS

LINDA STORM - Fell in love with her best friends flance. MARCIA KING - Navy girl, loved . flyer.
 JIMMY COOPER - Naval flying instructor at Pensacola. GEORGE CAMERON - Lindas fiance.
 
 Yesterday: Linda resolves not tO betray Marcia's trust, manages a second meeting, at breakfast, with Jimmy. But when Mrs. King mentions Pensacola romances, Jimmy's eyes ask a wordless question and Linda's reply.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-31
SIDE CHANGES

Answers on Back Page)
Evening star., 1939-03-05

conditions Of the time. Thus
Article six, safeguarding
osoinst ehonee Of venue. wos
probobly inspired by British ot-
tempts in Colonial days to toke
Amerieons to EneIond for triol.
Article five. which prohibits
putting q person in Jeopardy
Of life and limb" twice for the
some offenses was inspired by
the proctiee, at thot time not
entirely extinct in some Euro
peon countries, Of placing
prisoners on the rack.
The amendments we're, it hos
been pointed out. essentioIIy
neeotive. They gave the Fed
eroI Government no new powers
nor did they toke owoy ony
which hod been specifically
eronted under the Constitution.
There wos q general opinion
omone the members Of Con-
oress Of oil foctions thot ony-
thing more thon q settlement Of
the general rights Of mon
should woit upon experience.
Since then II more omend-
ments hove been posed and
rotified BY the Stotes. the last
being the repeoI Of prohibition.
Portly due to their eeneroIity
and portIy to the onochronisms
incorporated in them, the
orticles Of the Bill Of Rights
hove probably coused more
legal controversy thon oil the
rest Of the Constitution, but
they hove continued to be re-
sorded as the fundamental
bosis Of American liberties.
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ments we're proposed-l03 Of
them by Stote Legislatures and
~ from minority groups within
the Stotes. Some were dupIi-
cotes. some obsurd and some
inconsequentiol. These 10
finolIy we're odopted. otter some
stormy debotes. ond become
port Of the basic law Of the
Iond. They were intended to
sofeeuord whot were considered
BY the moses at the time as
the fundamental rights Of
humon beings. They were not
fino|ly accepted ond put into
force until December IS, 1871.
Some Of these amendments
were intended as safeguards
oeoinst doneers peculiar to the
Evening star., 1939-03-05

Members Of the Senote offend
ing the First Congress. otter idIina
severol doys beeouse Of lack Of q
quorum. addressed this oppeoI to
obsent members to report so the
Senote could function.
Evening star., 1939-03-05
THIS is the most important

THIS is the most important
accomplishment Of the First
Congress. the so-eoIIed Bill Of
Ri9hts-the first 10 amend
ments to the Constitution.
The Constitution. odopted in
1887. under the authority Of
which the Congress assembled,
had left fundamental issues un-
settled. Altogether l45 omend-
Evening star., 1939-03-05

Photos In this section obtained
through cooperation of the
Washington Blcentennial Com
mission. Library of Congress,
Public Library, National Archives
and Architect of the Capitol.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-10
POMPANO FIVE vs..
CONCHS In SECOND.
CONTEST TONIGHT.
LIONS CLUB AND SEAFOOD
GRILL TACKLE EACH 9TH
En- IN OPENING GAME AT
SCHOOLS GYM

In an effort to avenge its de-
feat at the hands of the Pom
PIANO Bean Pickers last week, Key
West High School varsity five
will play that same team tonight
on the Conchs' own court. The
affair will be the second game
of doubleheader at the schools
gymnasium.
Conchs will start the regular
five tonight, who are: E. Pinder
and Levin, forwards; Schoneck,
center; Stickney and Nelson,
guards. Matthews, Collins and a
few others will be held in re-
serve.
Lions Club and Seafood Grill
will meet in the opening contest,
7:30 o'clock.
Lions will try to stop the on
rush of the Grill boys and the
former outfit claims it win roar
so loud tonight that the din will
overpower the eating men.
However, Raleigh Carbonell
believse his stew and other eat
ables will give his boys enough
strength and pep to overcome any
Lion attempt at victory.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-10
PLANNING MORE
SWIMMING MEETS
WINTER VISITORS GREET
LAST SUNDAYS ENTHUs-
IASTICALLY

Other swimming meets and
exhibitions of fancy diving and
other stunts are being arranged
for next Sunday at the submarine
base swimming platform. The
exhibitions given last Sunday
created such keen interest that it
was decided to arrange others, it
was learned at the Recreation
Department today.
Supervisor Victor Larsen said
that the exhibition last Sunday
was purely an impromptu affair,
the contestants were asked to
take part and the response was so
wholehearted and genuine that it
was decided to continue with
these Sunday exhibitions.
The events of last Sunday were
run in 25-yard heats and it was
surprising to note the number of
visitors who took an active inter-
est. One of the most interesting
events was the contest for women
and there was also a test for
Juniors.
Fancy diving exhibitions were
given by Emerson Beccaise and
Bob Atkins, with Mrs, Isabelle
DePoo giving high and low
board exhibition of fancy diving.
An outstanding event of particu-
lar interest was the game of wa
ter volleyban, which furnished
much enjoyment.
Much of the success Of the
meet last week was due to the as
sistance given by winter visitors.
Should the exhibition of Sun
day, February IL, prove as in
teresting as that of last Sunday,
the meets will be continued in
definitely, it is stated.
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The WEATHER

somewhat colder in extreme
north portion Saturday.
Jacksonville to Florida Straits:
Moderate southerly winds, be-
com variable over extreme north
portion, and partly overcast wea-
liter tonight and Saturday, with
scattered showers over extreme
north portion.
East Gulf: Fresh southerly
winds, shifting to northerly over
north portion late tonight or Sat-
urday, and mostly overcast wea3
Their with scattered showers to-
night and Saturday.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-10
ST. PETE-CUBA
RACE BEGINS
MARCH FOURTH
YACHTS USUALLY SToPovER
AT KEY WEST ON WAY
BACK AND SOME ON WAY
OVER

Tenth annual st. Petersburg
Havana yacht race will begin
March with number of the
racing craft probably stopping
over in Key West on the way
over.
Races will be in three classes,
first sloops and cutters, second
yawls and ketches and third
schooners. Yacht Clubs of st.
Petersburg and Havana are as
sisting in the entertainment.
A Key West yacht, Sonny,
owned by Albert PIERCE, was en-
tered in the classic last year but
will not be this year. Others en-
tered are: Babe, two-time winner
of race, entered by John Fay;
Dixie Girl of Joe Scruggs; She'll
back by r. E. Lee; Halligonian
of Harry Bureau, held the course
record until the cutter Sirocco
set new record in 1887. Hal
ligonian has three first places
and two second places in the first
five races.
Southerly of James Sparkman;
Abeniki of Mason P. Rumney;
Wakiva of Hardness Edwards;
Stormy Weather of R. w. john
son; Josephine II TO W. A. Pet
geld; San Cristoba1 of J. Wesley
Pape; Water Witch of l.. M. Nc
Farland; Admate of Theodore
Leonard; Escapade, H. G. Fownes;
Pagan Moon, L. NJ. Harvey; Bit
zen, r. J. Reynolds.
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PLAN FINALS in
BIKE CARNIVAL

Finals in the Bicycle Carnival,
supervised by the WPA Recrea-
ton Department, will be held in
Bayview Park tomorrow morn
ing, starting at 8 o'clock.
Finals in the following events
will be. held:
/. Newsboy paper throwing
contest.
2. Slow race.
8. Relay race.
4. .Ride-run-ride race.
S. Passenger race.
6. Block race.
z, Scooter race.
Only those who have have
qualified will participate.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-10
BOAT CLUB TO
MEET TONIGHT

Participation of the Key West
Boat Club in the La Semana
Allegro Program beginning Feb
ruary 10 will be discussed at a
meeting tonight at 8 p. m. at
Lighthouse Building Three.
Miami Cupboard Club stunt
team show will be sponsored by
the club, and the club win also
be in part of the show. Addi-
tional cruises to points on the
Keys are being planned.
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WEATHER FORECAST

(Till 1880 p. m, Saturday,
Key West and Vicinity: Partly
cloudy and somewhat unsettled
tonight and Saturday; continued
warm; moderate southerly winds.
Florida: Partly cloudy and I'M
settled, possibly showers in ex-
IRENE north and west-central
portions tonight and Saturday;
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FOUR TIE FOR
BOCEY LEAD

In Blind Bogey play yesterday
J. S. Thorp, H. H. Dolan, L.
Plummer and M. E. Russell tied
for first place at 70 with DR.. H.
P. Richie and Mark Etheridge in
second place at IS.
Other scores were: H. Sweeney,
20; Mrs. H. H. Dolan, rs; c. w.
Caulkins, II; P. Emerson, II, r.
Garrett, rs; Nelson Poynter, IS;
Goldsmith. II; B. L. Grooms, IS;
r. Spottswood, rs.
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TRAVELLING STORE

PITTSFIELD, Mass. - Charles
Klein of this city has constructed
a travelling grocery store out of
a 32-passenger school bus with
which he covers about 80 miles
daily, visiting fifty customers.
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MIGHT Start Something

Teacher (who has found Tom
my out before)-Did your father
write this essay on why Love
Teacher?
Tommy-No, he didn't, mother
stopped him.