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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-02
ELECTING A NEW POPE

The election of new pope is al
ways a matter of worldwide interest, but
the choice of a successor to Plus XI is also
one of grave concern, because of the deli
cate political situation in Europe. Many
believe a cardinal who has not strongly
committed himself on totalitarianism and
other controversial questions may be
chosen, in order to avoid direct affront
to Hitler and Mussolini.
While any adult male Catholic may
legally be elected pope, the choice has al
ways fallen upon cardinal since the year
1878, and since 1882 all popes have been
Italians. There is little likelihood that
either of these precedents will be broken
in 1889.
A two-thirds vote of the cardinals as
sembled in sacred conclave is necessary to
a choice. and after preliminary cere-
monies, including high mass, ballot is
taken twice daily until pope is chosen.
Each time that vote is indecisive, the
ballots are burned with straw, which sends
black smoke through chimney of the
Sistine Chapel to inform the populace.
When a choice has been made, the ballots
are burned without straw, the resulting
white smoke signifying that new pope
has been elected.
The cardinal selected is then asked
whether he accepts, and by what name he
wishes to be known. Cardinal LAURENT
refused the office of pope in 1922, and
balloting was resumed until Cardinal
Ratti, the late Plus XI was elected.)
After being invested with the ponti-
fical white robe, the new pope appears on
the balcony of st. Peters Cathedral and
pronounces blessing to the assembled
throng and to the world
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-02

Key West of older days was
connected more strongly with
Cuba. In copy of Daily Equator
Democrat of March 26, 1889, own
ed by Miss Marie Cappick, Key
West historian, is recorded the
opening of Alfred loves and M.
NJ. Cordero's markets, in which
Cuban beef was sold. I. c. AL
bury, r. H. Albury, Charles R.
Pierce and Co., j. w. Sawyer, j.
A. Larkin and Co., Enrique Es-
tevez, j. Thompson and John Nc
Killip had been designated as
distributors of "The Richards
Spanish boot for ladies, misses
and children. It was made of
Dongola leather.
Attention was also being called
to mistreatment of a pony in try
ing to get it to pull large load
over the bridge at the corner of
Greene and Simonton streets,
where was a large swamp in days
past. 1.-The absence of small YES
sells this morning makes news
scarce, the paper reports. The
Minnie Irwin of Captain Carey
left Taylor's wharf today for
Pascagoula for another cargo of
lumber. Schooner Eta A. Watt,
Capt. Thorston, from Jamaica
with a cargo of fruit came into
Taylor's wharf yesterday morn
ing and is now selling bananas,
cocoanuts, ETC., at low prices"
Schooner Ardell, Capt. Sawyer,
cleft for Miami this morning.
Among the freight were a num-
Der of young orange trees. The
trees are from five to eight years
old".
"W. Hunt Harris will leave this
evening for Carysfort Lighthouse
where he has accepted position
as assistant lighthouse keeper.
Young Mr.. Harris has decided to
make an attorney of himself and
in accepting the above position
will kill two birds with one
stone, to-wit: While he will have
his time occupied, he will, at the
same time, have most excellent
opportunity to continue his studies
undisturbed.
"a fine lot of Havana tobacco
arrived by the Comal last night
from N. Y. for trans-shipment to
Tampa. Schooner Lizzie May,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-02
ANNOUNCE AGENCY
FOR FAMOUS RUM

Cabrera Wholesale Grocers and
Liquor Distributors announce
their exclusive agency for the ia
nous line of DONG Rum in a dis
play space on page one today.
Special prices for fifths, tenths
and half-pints are announced in
the display.
This rum is manufactured by
National Distilleries and is con-
sidered the very finest of Puerto
Rican runs. Don-Q is especially
suited to serve straight, as well
as in host of mixed-drink varia-
tons. 1t is suggested that bot
tie or two be kept constantly on
hand for party purposes.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-02
ROM GOES TO
LIGHT STATION

Carl w. Rom, chief radio cleo
trician at the lighthouse depart
ment, left over the highway yes
terday afternoon for Marathon
and was to take a vessel there
for Sombrero light, where force
of men are at work.
The project being carried on at
the light is the increase Of the
lights intensity 100 percent, and
the identification of the quarters.
1t is expected that the work will
be concluded early next week. (.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-02
FINISH OVERSEAS HIGHWAY

Meeting in Fl Lauderdale today and
tomorrow, the officials of the State Road
Department will have laid before them the
demands of the Monroe county commits
sion for settlement of the current con-
troversy with r. c. Perky regarding right
of way for extension and improvement of
Overseas Highway above and below the
40-mile area between Lower sMatecumbe
and Big Pine Key, and for starting of work
on extending the roadway from Big Pine
to Key West.
Some rumors regarding the right of
way question and extension of the high
way have been set afloat and these have
been brought to attention of the Monroe
commission, which will be represented at
the Road Department meeting by Com
missioners William Monsalvatge and T.
Jenkins Curry and Counsel w. Curry Har-
ris.
One rumor is t. the effect the Road
Department is determined to begin work
on improving the Overseas Highway some
where above Lower Matecumbe. The
other would have the commission believe
that Road Department officials in demand
ing fee simple title instead of an ease
ment from R. c. Perky for right of way of
the highway are seeking to get some con-
cessions from the American Telephone &
Telegraph Company. Wires of that COM
pany long have paralleled the old Florida
East Coast right of way. Perky in wishing
to grant merely an easement for the road
way would be in position to do some fancy
dickering with the A. T. & T. If the Road
Department procured an outright title to-
the right of way, it would be in the drivers
seat now occupied by Perky The ad-
vantake of that position to Road Depart
ment officials is obvious.
The Citizen believes the Road De-
partment must and should be compelled to
begin extension of Overseas Highway at
this end of the line. Between Big Pine
and Key West there are number of mar
now wooden bridges and innumerable
sharp and dangerous curves that exist no.
where else on the highway. They should
be the first to be eliminated Above
Marathon, to be sure, property values
might be enhanced if work were started
there first, but Overseas Highway will not
get the traffic it deserves until the Bio
Fine-Key West section is improved along
the lines followed by Overseas Road and
Toll Bridge District
AS to the right of way question: The
Citizen feels that the matter of telephone
lines and other such factors should be
buried and forgotten as far as the Road
Department is concerned. The right of
way for extension of the highway is the
important, the pressing thing. The pub
lie needs the land for the roadway and is
not concerned with other extraneous aues-
lions. 1t is to be hoped the Monroe rep
resentatives at the Road Department meet
ing take firm and uncompromising stand
in these matters.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-02

Columnist Eleanor Roosevelt writes
daily column my Day." For long time
she stuck to her subject and told of the
daily doings of the first lady of the land,
but recently she has ventured into the
field of politics, ard if she isn't very care
full she will put her foot in it.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-02
WEATHER FORECAST
(Till 7:3O %. M, friday

(Till 7:30 p. M, Friday
Key West and Vicinity: Gen
orally fair tonight and Friday;
little change in temperature;
moderate winds, mostly north
east and east.
Florida: Partly cloudy, some
what colder in north and central
portions tonight; Friday general
ly fair, slowly rising temperature
in extreme northwest portion.
Jacksonville to Florida Straits
and East Gulf: Moderate winds,
mostly northeast and east, and
partly overcast weather tonight
and Friday.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-02

Modern fable: Husband presents
wife with box of candy. Wife suspects
husband of devilment A row ensues.
Moral: Be good and you will be happy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-02
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

l. Water and Sewerage.
Comprehensive City Plan (Zoning).
3. Hotels and Apartments.
4. Bathing Pavilion.
5. Airports--Land and Sea.
6. Consolidation of County and City
Governments.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-02

The inventor of the periscope possibly
may have obtained the idea from a view
at the elongated neck of giraffe.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-02

There seem to be three or four par
les operating at Washington now.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-02

arrow 758 yards. Another likely recruit
for national defense.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-02

Every absurdity has champions to de-
fend it-look at the New Dealt
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-02

Isn't it strange that the older we get
the more we are puzzled by the things
that were very clear to us in our youth?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-02

A statistician says it costs $4,000 to
bring up the average child. Another
argument for birth control
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-02
KEY WEST IN DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here Just Ten Years Ago Today AZ Taken
From The Files OF The Citizen

Two members of the board of
county commissioners, the boards
legal adviser and the county en-
gineer will attend the meeting of
the state road department in
Tallahassee next Tuesday, it was
decided at a meeting of county
commissioners yesterday after
noon. They are being sent in the
interest of the movement to have
the state take over the Over
Seas highway. Those selected to
represent the board of commits
sioners include Commissioner w.
Hilton Curry, County Attorney
VIM. H. Malone and County En-
gineer Clifton G.. Bailey. 1t was
reported at this special session
that the Chamber of Commerce is
sending Frank H. Laid and the
Rotary Club, Bascom L. Grooms.
1t was announced last night at
a meeting of city council that the
gas company will in the future
be allowed to make a minimum
charge of 81 for the use of gas.
but the same rates now in effect
will continue to prevail. Each
customer must use 500 feet of
gas under the new ruling, with
the minimum charge of ST to be
collected whether this amount is
used or not. This, it is claimed, j
was ordered to protect the gas
company in receiving a sufficient |,
amount to cover the expenses of j
operation.
Editorial comment: A Missouri !,
editor refuses to publish obituary
notices of people, who, while liv-
ing, failed to subscribe to his pa
per, and gave this pointed reason,
People who do not take their |
home paper are dead anyway, |
and their passing away has no
news value.
The Pirates win play a double
header tomorrow afternoon at
the American Legion grounds. |
The first game starts at 100 and
the second will start is minutes
after the first has ended.
Sunday has been named for the
baseball doubleheader to be play
ed between the White Sox. Slug
gers and Key West team. The /
White Sox will play the first
game with the Key West team
and the second game win be be-
tween the Key West team and
the Sluggers.
Ministers Alliance of Keyi
West viii meet Monday morning |
at the home of DR.. DeBarritt on
Seminary street.
MIR. and Mrs. Peter Jaycocks
announce the arrival of an eight
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-02

Marian Talley, distinguished
star of the operate stage, spent
a while in the city today. The
celebrated singer is returning
from Cuba enroute to Miami,
where she is booked to sing to-
night.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-02

H. H. Melanson, manager of
the Pacific National Railways,
accompanied by Mrs. McLsnson,
were arrivals in the city yester-
day on the Steamship Northland
from Cuba, where they were Wis
iting. They will spend time in
Key West before continuing their
journey to Canada.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-02

pound girl, born to them at their
home, 1927 Simonton street.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-02

Mrs. Eveline Reshore, wife of
Frank Reshore, of 600 Grinnell
street, who has been i'll for some
time at her home, has been pro-
nounced insane by a local lunacy
board, members of which were
Doctors Warren and Plummer.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-02

Barometer 1880 a. m. today:
Sea level, 30.08.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12

their experiences while pioneering
in Libby All of these people app
parently agree that pioneering was
not hardship. but rather a privi-
lege which they were fortunate to
have. Their vitality, their sincerity,
and their fine aWareness= of human
ity which was evident as they spoke
convinced their listeners of this
fact
AT the conclusion of these talks.
a quartet of cowboys" composed of
Miss Ruth Loucks. Miss Jenny Lee.
Miss Eleanor Williams. and Miss
celia Britenbaugh, accompanied by
Miss Viola Marberger. sang two
songs
The exhibit of relics provided by
the Pioneer Club engaged the in
terest of the club members after
the meeting was dismissed Pop
corn balls were served by the host
esSes Miss Mae Lang, Miss Lucille
Olson, Mrs. John Myers, Mrs. Karl
Knudson. and Mrs Bud Botchek.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12

that nothing can be had unless you
work for it Business is good
on the Great Northern now and
this is the time to propose the
building of new station here +.
let every organization get behind
the scheme and push it to the ut
most -. We do need a new depot
for more reasons than to have a
good place for our local railway en-
ployees to work You know as
we'll as the next fellow that good
looking depot is an asset to any city
and that is what we want i.
more assets for Libby! -.
Have you heard of the prominent
local man, who, in a hurry to get
his ducks last weekend, shot sew
eral tame ducks belonging to Jim
Brown J. If he had whistled in
stead of shooting the ducks would
probably have come waddling to
him perhaps one could call
this duck fever instead of buck
fever
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
Club Observes
Montana S Fiftieth
Anniversary

The theme of the program pro-
Vided for the regular meeting of
the Junior Woman's Club held Tues
day evening at the community club
room was Montana's 50th anniver.
sary as state Members of the
Libby Pioneer Club gave interesting
talks, and two groups sang western
songs.
AT the business meeting. presided
over by Mrs. William Erickson, it
was voted that the club should try
TO secure donations of books as well
as toys to be distributed at Christ
mas by the Red Cross. Mrs Blake.
Miss Eleanor Williams. Mrs. Karl
Knudson, Mrs Palmer Fjiesset. and
Mrs. Loren Gompf we're appointed
on committees to work with the
local Red Cross unit Miss Ruth
SWltzer was appointed as the new
chairman of the childrens story
hour project and Miss Eleanor Will
liams was appointed chairman of
the music group. Mrs Baeth and
Mrs Darrell Shaurette were APP
pointed as committee to make ar
engagements 10T the sponsoring or a
Girl Scout troop as was done last
year.
Following the business session, q
highly entertaining program was
presented by Mrs Jack Swarens
A western song was sung by two
real Montanans-the young sons
of Mrs. SWarens. Then the repre-.
captatixac of tho pionaar Chnb yyare
cleverly and appropriately intro.
duced by Mrs Sam Ratekin Elk.
tremely interesting talks were giver
by Mr.. Doak. Mrs Herbst, Mrs
Brad, and Mr. Rowland concerning
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
Price Of Carpets.
Rugs viii Go UP

The wars in Europe and in Asia
have brought about a business stu
alton so grave and so far-reaching
that the nation, as a whole should
be sure we appreciate the facts and
act wisely in the face of them.
The first fact is that every pound
of wool suitable for rugs and car
pets has always come nom abroad
The reason is that domestic woods,
due to our climate and the breed
of sheep RACED on this continent
are far too soft and fine To with
stand the wear required Of floor
covering yarns.
The second fact is that the vio-
lent disturbances acress the world
have almost entirely cut off the
supply of foreign wool now
held abroad to make uniforms
army blankets, etc
Here is China, for example. Unit
the war with Japan, she normally
sent us 30 million pounds of wool
Last year our imports were slashec
to three million pounds This year
we get none.
Here is India. normal source of q
million pounds of the finest carpe
wool in the world now entirely
cut off by the British embargo.
Here is New Zealand embargoec
Egypt embargoed botf
North and South Africa enlarged
The entire East is under French
and British embargo Is million
pounds of sturdy Aleppo, Awassi
Karadi and Persian Gulf woods.
And all of Europe cut off. 0
course France. the British Isles
and all of Central Europe
What. then, is left? South Amer
lea alone. Yet unfortunately thi
wool. like our own domestic prod
uet, is largely too fine too soft 70
carpet use
It is estimated that United State
carpet manufacturers have on han
approximately four to five month:
supply of wool In recent week
the carpet manufacturers have ha
to pay high prices for such wool
as have been available In month
to come, it will be increasingly dif
ficult to secure woods at any price
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
Libby Farm Women
Entertain Radio Speaker

On October 1 the Farm Woman's
Demonstration club met at the home
of Mrs Hugh Slausson.
A social hour was spent sitting
around the fire place visiting and
getting acquainted with the guest
of the day. Susan Allen of KHQ,
Spokane.
The hostesses. Mrs. Hugh Slaus-
son, and Mrs. VIM Shawl served a
delicious luncheon consisting of
chicken pie. vegetable salad, rasp-
berry ice cream and cake on beau
tifully decorated tables
The days roll call-to name a
Montana product-gave wide va
riety of what our state does pro-
duce.
Little Joan Caldwell sang God
Bless America" with the club join
ing in on the chorus.
Mrs. Beebe then introduced Susan
Allen
Her subject, Entertainment,
gave many ideas for decorations,
favors, showers and all kinds OF
parties.
She touched lightly on food value
and good sandwiches for school
lunches.
Susan Allen to most of us has
been lust a voice" and all were
delighted to meet this pleasant per
sonality in person.
After a number of songs by the
club and accordion selections by
Mrs. J. P. Campbell the club ad
journed.
Another out of town visitor wa:
an aunt of Mr.. Slausson, Mrs. Pea.
body of Wisconsin.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12

CUFF
BY Hal
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

It is a question which has long
been discussed and one which is
gaining momentum with every "a
hours it is becoming a ter
rible sore spot with some people
but it still remains unanswered
Some folks do not want to
get rid of the old court house be-
cause of the relief offices and WPA
set-up which now exists there y.
others advocate getting the old
building torn down and finding 9TH
er places for these organizations tc
function
It is true, the old ramshackle
place looks as if it were about ready
to fall down, it is an eye-sore il
there ever was one and detracts
terribly from the beautiful new
court house which was built to dis
place the old rattle-t trap last
year the reason given for not tear
ing 1t down was the need of school
room space, but this year. due to
the newly constructed school, this
excuse can no longer be used
however other excuses have turned
up and the building still stands and
as each scale of paint drops off it
becomes a larger eye-sore than be-
fore
On the other hand where would
the relief offices and the WPA
game rooms be put if this she'll were
torn down. ..
1t is our opinion that county of
ficials should consider tearing down
the old Jail at the earliest possible
convenience It is used for nothing
Of Importance and as long as they
will spend no money fixing it up
why let it stand there and mar
California ave. with its unsightli
ness2
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
Honored at a Shower.

Mrs. Clarence R. Brown was the
hostesses to a group of the younger
set of Libby last Saturday evening
when Miss Isabelle Ellis was hon
ored at a shower.
Pinochle was the diversion of the
evening and Mrs Wayne kemper
won high prize while Miss leila
Britenbaugh won low
Mrs. Brown served a delightful
luncheon after which Miss Ellis
opened the many beautiful gifts.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
Entertains FortnightIy Club.

The Fortnightly club met at the
home of Mrs. James Christie last
Thursday evening. Contract was
the game of the evening and Mrs
Harold MCGEE won the high prize
Mrs. A. M. Hoffman won second and
Mrs. Slower of Missoula was award
ed the guest prize. Dainty refresh
mentS were served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
CARD OF THANKS.

Our recent sad loss leaves us with
grateful hearts toward neighbors
and friendss Their comforting ex-
pressions Of sympathy and thought
fulness will always be remembered
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Burns
and Family.
Mr. and Mrs. EarY Turner
and Family.
Mr. and Mrs Gordon
Luscher.
Keith Cameron
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
MORE SMALL THOUGHTS

Narrow minded and ignorant per-
sons talk about persons and not
things; thence gossip is the bane
and disgrace of so large portion
of society.-Eliot.
An old Swedish costum was OBJ
served when a certain groom be
(initials p R. took his bride-to-
be for a wheelbarrow ride last ev-
ening as we understand the
affair it was really gala occasion,
everyone enjoying it except the
prospective bride
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
WELL, WHAT DO YOU KNOW
ABOUT THIS.

Last week some bird qualified
for the King of Bow-legged Cow
boys his knees measured 4a4
inches apart we'll bet this is
one crown that the women of our
great United States will not go
after.
BY the way Suppose you
know by this time that Cut Bank
has new Great Northern depot
cinched while Libby, with its
million dollar freight business, just
sits back and doesn't seem to care
whether we get new depot or not
How about getting busy on
this thing? 1t seems to be the truth
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12
SMALL THOUGHTS

No government ought to exist for
the purpose of checking the pros
perity of its people or to allow such
principle in its policy-Burke.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-10-12

Everyday sights the ambi-
tious bunch of high school foot
ballers who ride to practice on their
bicycles
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1939-01-28
COUGHLIN PRAISED BY
ITALIAN PAPER

Rome, JAN, (CNA)-The race hat
red propaganda and anti-New Deal at,
tacl:s of the Rev. Charles E. Coughlir
won wGrm praise and thanks this week
from the fascist newspaper Regime
Fascista, which described the Mich
igan priest as an ardent admirer oil
Premier Mussolini."
at is impossible for Italians not to
express all their sympathy with this
apostle of Christianity" the newspaper
said OF Father Coughlin.
AT the head of the National Union
for Social Justice, he keeps the White
House in a state of embarrassment and
governments fear him."
The newspaper said that the Vatican
had attempted "in vain" to silence the
priests radio talks, which had shown
"the peril to humanity and especially
to Christianity of the demogogic pro-
vocate words of Roosevelt"