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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30
HARDER FOR ELoPERS

New laws in recent years have greatly
handicapped couples who would elope or
otherwise seek to be married on the spur
of the moment Such laws take various
forms, such as requiring physical exami-
nations, providing for delay between is
suance of license and the ceremony, giving
of public notice of intention to marry, and
soon.
In the past, numerous places near
state lines became famous as Ravens for
clipping couples from nearby states where
marriage laws were strict. Such place
was often referred to as Gretna Green.
The original Gretna Green is a small
village in the southern part of Scotland,
near the English border, which became a
favorite place for clipping couples from
England shortly after the Tightening of the
English marriage law in the 18th century.
Most Gretna Green marriages were
performed over the anvil of the village
blacksmith, law of Southland providing
that man and woman were legally mar
ried if they exchanged their vows before a
witness.
Finally Scotch law was passed re-
curing that both parties to a marriage
must be residents of the country for IL
days-and Gretna Green, too, disappeared
from the matrimonial map.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30
KEY DEER NOW PROTECTED

Governor Fred Cone last week af-
fixed his signature to the bill introduced
by State Representative Bernie c. Papy
giving the Virginia deer, commonly known
as the Key deer, the full protection of the
law.
Under the provisions of this act it is
now unlawful for any person at any time
to take, injure, kill or be in possession of
any deer, male or female, of the species of
Key deer which is found on Florida keys
and nowhere else in the world. An excep-
ton is made in the case of those concerned
with propagating the species or those TAX
ing them for scientific purposes.
When the proposal to protect the Key
deer was brought to the attention of Rep
resentative Papy by the Key West Cham
Der of Commerce and other interested
groups and individuals there were only
relatively few of the deer left on the keys.
Their once proud numbers had been re-
duced almost to the vanishing point by
ruthless gunner and. so-called sportsmen.
Many of the beautiful and unique animals
had been slaughtered by heartless marks
men firing from their cars along Overseas
highway.
The legislative act just signed by the
governor clearly calls upon the city, county
and state authorities to afford the Key
deer every protection against further de-
struetion by these wanton slayers. Every
city policeman, every sheriff's deputy,
every constable and every policeman en-
ployed by the Overseas Road and Toll
Bridge District is now game law enforce
ment officer. Any officer overlooking this
law is negligent in his duty. Any citizen
aware that others have killed Key deer
contrary to this law should report the facts
Immediately to any of these officers.
Besides the sentimental and humane
aspects requiring strict enforcement of this
law, there is at least one economic reason
for protecting the deer that should act as
a deterrent on hunters and gunner and
should serve as an inspiration to those OBJ
serving law attractions to report the vio-
lators. Protected, the deer would multi
ply. They would soon become a part of
the key scenery In short they would be-
come tourist attraction-and tourist trade
is good trade More of it is needed along
the keys and in Key West. No gunman
should be allowed to exterminate scenic
asset Any Monroe County resident who
kills Key deer or fails to aid in protect
ing these animals is acting against his own
and the interests of this area.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30

Although thousands of parcels of
Monroe County real estate have been re-
deemed under the Murphy Act, other thou
sands of acres of property, tax delinquent
under the law, now pass to the state for
disposal Thousands of acres revert to the
state because of negligence to Murphyize,
but mostly because the owners could not
even rig up enough money to redeem the
property under Mr.. Murphy's benign gen.
erosity. The law provides that the title of
such unredeemed lands held by the state
on June 9 when the Murphy Act expires
should be vested in the trustees of the in
ternal improvement fund, but if a proposal
goes through for the sale of acreage at So
an acre, the original owners have the OPP
portunity to repossess upon payment of
this minuscule tax
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30
cURA's PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

Cuba will have a presidential election
within few months. Article 235 of the
Military Penal Code forbids Army Off
GERS from participating in political activi-
ties. Colonel Batista, the so-called strong
man of Cuba, is undoubtedly trying to d.
rect the political life of the Republic, con-
trary to law and precedent, and he is be-
inc attacked on that account. Presumably,
If he wants to aspire to the presidency of
Cuba himself, he must resign from the
Army. But what is law between dicta-
tors?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30
WAITING

They waiting where the tall grasses wave
Their slim blades bathed in springtme dew;
You will find them where the sunbeams fall
Across the slopes from skies of blue.
They followed the path through the great Argonne
Each with his rifle pressed close to his breast;
They followed the waters of the Meuse and the Vese
There you will find them-there they rest
In Belleau Woods the soft winds chant
Paeans to the noble brave.
Who sleep while stars keeping watch
Above each humble white-crossed grave.
They wait where the wild thrush keeps tryst
BY the banks of the Marine with its dark. swift flow,
In dreams they tramp the long, long TRAIL
BY the light of the poppies that crimson glow
MARIE CAPPICK
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30

That woman who claims she can make
train by simply sitting down and waiting
has the same technique as Mahatma
Gandhi who also gets what he wants by
sitting down and waiting with the slight
difference that the lady in waiting brings
along her victuals while the Indian leader
fasts until the job at hand is done.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
WHO KNOWS?
(See The Answer" on Page 81
sses - .

/. Can you give the real
names of Barbara Stanwyck and
Robert Taylor?
2. What is the strength of the
National Guard?
3. Can starch be extracted
from sweet potatoes?
4. What is a settlement high
way?
5. Did Great Britain guaran-
tee the independence of Czecho-
slovakia?
6. Has the U. S. subsidized
the sale of wheat to foreign coun-
tries?
z. Was Secretary Wallace
Democrat when appointed to the
cabinet?
8. Is there any agency to en-
force international law?
8. Is there any legal reStric-
tions against a third term for
President Roosevelt?
10. What is Decoration Day?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30

A member of the city council, on be-
ing requested to attend the charter meet
ing, last Thursday, is reported to have
said. why should l go; I'm not going to
run again." This was before Representa-
tive Papy changed the compensation from
81 year to $3.50, in the new charter.
With that provision he may change his
mind, and run again.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30
PEOPLES FORUM
CARTER ASKS QUESTIONS
Editor, The Citizen:


A few days ago you put a
note in a box on page one that
I'd dropped in town, for which I
thank you.
But I'm not SO sure that print
ing the fact that Mr.. Singleton
gave me a bottle of his pet mos
quito chaser was good advertis-
ing for this section. Between us
girls, it's admitted the skeeters
have been bad but, let US not say
too loudly for all our tourists to
hear.
Listen to me, talking as though
/ was already a native!
But then l have come to love
this territory so much that feel
happy, contented and thoroughly
at home. Once before you scoffed
at me for saying that and was
surprised that l returned the
second time. 1 hope to be a per-
petual annual visitor and then
when l have reached that
pleasant mellow age of youth
now enjoyed by your Secretary
of the Chamber of Commerce,
maybe l too shall remain to find
the perpetual health that you
people seem to enjoy down here.
am curious about a number
of things on which perhaps you
might enlighten me if, politically
you would not be treading on too
thin ice.
No. l. What, for instance,
was the real reason for chopping
down SOME signs along the
Overseas Highway that were
short of the 33 foot limit, while
other signs also offending that
law, were left significantly I'M
touched?
No. 2. Is it true that ope of
your leading lady citizens was
instrumental in putting a stop to
the CCC camp cleaning up both
sides of the Highway between
Big Summerland Key and Key
West?
No. 8. Why is it that when
Key West is struggling to rebuild
itself and attract commerce some
of your leading citizens, who con-
troll much of the business of the
town, do all they can to prevent
the influx of healthy competi-
ton?
No. 4. Why is it that there is
only one sign north of Home
stead which. points the way to
Key West?
No. 5. Why is it that, that one
lone sign is but a piffling piece
of board about 4 inches by 2 feet
long, and which is difficult to
find for tourists Key West
bound?
No. 6. What are the prospects
of getting a decent City Charter
SO that the city government may
feel a measure of confidence and
security in the policies of renova-
ton it may propose?
/ have written this letter in
the form that it is in the hopes
you will publish it and stir some
progressive discussions around
town for a change. Any raps,
pass the buck to me. Pm Irish!
The answers to these questions
will intrigue me for / feel, mere
ly as a presumptuous outsider,
that Key West will not move
forward as rapidly as it should
until the local big frogs give up
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30

"A certain individual in Key West was
once asked if he would accept an appoint
ment as county commissioner but knowing
politics to be what they are declined with
thanks, remarking laconically, "Tm not
that kind of girl
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30

This is certainly the time of the year
to ride around Key West and feast your
eyes on the beautiful blooms of bougain-
villeas and poincianas. 1t is riot of
colors
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30

Advertising is not a skin game unless
the advertiser is trying to skin his pros
pective customers. One way for the GUS
toners to avoid being skinned is to buy
only advertised goods at advertised prices.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30

Some of the small town newspapers
have been making so much money, pre-
sumably through the Murphy legals, that
they are sending two papers in exchange
instead of one.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30
Study OF New Deal Spending Indicates
ae# % States Got More Than They Paid

Up to the end of 1886, the New
Deal Misunderstanding program
involved $9,379,0O0,OOO in work
relief and direct relief payments
and $2,227, 100000 in payments
made to farmers throughout the
nation.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30

If you don't know what Murphy is,
ask a physician, gardener or printer
Each will give you different answer and
each will be correct. That sounds like a
Ripley.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

l. Water and Sewerage.
2 Comprehensive City Plan (Zcning).
g. Hotels and Apartments.
4. Bathing Pavilion.
s.. Airports-Land and Sea.
6. Consolidation of County and City
Governments.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30

In Mesnorian7
SOLDIER BoYl

You went away with a smile on your face
Courage in your heart, and snap in your pace
Yours not to question why yours but to do die.
mound covers that precious SMILE
No need for courage in heart stilled-
But who live, shall neer forget to tell the story
Of how you marched and how you fought
For Freedoms Glory
r B BERKOWITZ
Key West, Fla. 1899.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30

all kinds of animals-with his trusty
camera
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30

from smokers all over the coun-
try, turned in approximately ST..
739,000,000 to the Treasury and
got back only about $167, 000, 900.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30

The following the figures for Federal paid and farm
subsidy relief received by the States the five and
a half years up to the end of 1885,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30

Bill collectors report most friendly
a cordial invitation to call again.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30

Illinois and Kentucky, which, in
similar way, contributed in
their returns much of the liquor
revenues of the country, and
Michigan, whose collections in
clude the automobile excise tax
es, also showed similar disparities
in contributions as against re-
ceipts.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30

The table below gives the fig
ures for Federal taxes paid and
payments made to the various
states in farm and relief pay
ments during the five and half
years of the. New Deal, including
those for 1888. In discussing these
figures, Frederick r. Barley, of
The New York Times staff, re-
Gently pointed out: New York
State, for example, contributed
more than $5,000.000.00o to the
Treasury in the five and half
years but received back in WPA
and AAA grants only about ST.
1913, 100000 North Carolina, where
tax receipts are enlarged by most
of the cigarette taxes collected
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30

There has been considerable
speculation in various parts of the
country as to how individual
states Jared under the program.
The method of distribution has
been attacked repeatedly. Pros
porous states have asserted that
they pay the bill while the poor
err states receive the benefits. 1t
is a fact that twenty-five states
have received much more than
they have contributed to the
Treasury in Federal taxes of all
kinds.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30

On the other hand, Alabama
got more than $l93, 100000 in
Federal relief and farm aid but
accounted for only about $68.0OO,-
900 in Federal tax revenues.
Arkansas paid $28, 100000 in tax
es and received .$184,OOO,OO0 in
Federal aid. Nebraska raised
some $78,000,0OO in all Federal
taxes and got about $4,000, 900
in Federal grants. Montana con-
tributed a little more than $685.
100000 and received beneficiences
exceeding $170,000,000.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30

Although the revenues collect
ed in some States obviously were
swollen by taxes passed. on to
consumers, all over the land. thus
making greater the disparity be-
tween taxes paid and benefits
received, similar disparities ex-
listed where no such condition
was apparent, a study of the fig
ure showed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30

the idea that their big splashes in
a little pond mean more than the
welfare of the city at large. In
other words it seems to me Key
West will jump forward when all
citizens, high as well as low,
learn to pull their weight in the
boat for the benefit of the city.
BOAKE CARTER.
May %, 1899
Dictated while in Florida, writ
ten in Philadelphia.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30
LOOKING AT WASHINGTON

BY HUGO Special Washington Correspondent
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-30
English Air Hostesses
Get 'Primp Up Orders
CBy AssoeIa, d PresSO

AMSTERDAM, May 30.-Air-
hostesses of the Royal Dutch Air
lines-K. LIN. planes have been
instructed by the management
to have a well-groomed and lady
like appearance. ft
They were told that the face
should be well cared for, a mod
crate use of rouge and lipStick
was recommended. hands should
be manicured and nail varnish
be white or nature-colored only.
Shoes should have heels one
and a half to two inches high.
Evening star., 1939-03-02
Italy Conscripts 100000
OF 1917-18-19 Glasses
BY the Associated Press.

by lue hSSOCldleQ fIeSS.
ROME. March 2.-Italians born
during the first four months of 1918
were called to the colors today along
with the regular classes of 1917 and
1918 to keep the standing army at
full strength. Notices calling the
men were posted on billboards in
Rome.
Foreign military observers esti-
mated they would provide Itsiy with
100000 conscripts to replace those
completing their regular service this
year.
The men were ordered to report
for service between March '25-3L
since the new class of conscripus
enters the Army every year in April.
Along with the men born in 1917,
1918 and 1919, those born in 1916
who previously had been excused
from service were told to report.
The government in the last few
years has been calling up other than
normal classes, observers said, to
cover lean conscript years. Those
born in the first four months of 1919
now being called up ordinarily would
begin their service in 1910.
Observers explained that the
Italian birth rate picked up in 1919
after the World War-so that
more conscripts of that year would
be available,
Evening star., 1939-03-02
Ickes Comes 10 Aid
Of Co|ored Singer
|n!Controversy
: Expresses Hope Board
Of Education Will
Reverse Its Stund

Secretary 1ckes today came to the
aid of Marian Anderson, colored
contralto, and expressed his hope
that the Board of Education would
reverse itself ard provide a local
auditorium for her scheduled
Easter Sunday recital.
He disclosed also for the first time
that he was among those who had
protested the action of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution in
barring the colored singer from Con-
stitution Hall.
At the request of Dr. Mordecai w.
Johnson, president Of Howard Uni
versity, Mr.. Ickes had written that
he was "loath to believe" that the
D. A. r. had invoked such an
astounding discrimination against
equal rights"
His letter was addressed to Mrs,
Henry M. Robert, jr., president gen.
eral, on January 80 before Mr.. 1ckes
left on his recent Western trip.
AAC Ca PldlllCu COOdy 11C 1ldN "14lCCAt
in the hope that the hall was not
denied the colored singer because of
racial discrimination"
Reply Not Made Public.
Mr.. Ickes did not make public the
reply of Mrs. Robert, but it was un-
derstood the D. A. r. head had ex-
planned the course followed a policy
of several years standing limitins
the use of Constitution Hall to white
artists only.
Explaining that no Government
hall is available for charged ad-
missions" to concerts, Mr.. Ickes
said he hoped the Board of Educa-
ton would reconsider" its decision
of last week barring the use of Gen.
trail High School auditorium. He
did not 60 any further into the
matter, explaining he did not wish
(See ANDERSON, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1939-03-02
Cardinals Perform
Co|orfuI Rites
After Election
PreIotes Pay Obeisonee
To New Head After
Ballots Show Result
Ey the Associated Press.

6y the ASAOCldteQ HIeSS.
T VATICAN CITY, March 2.-Age-
old tradition prescribed cololful
scenes behind the locked doors of
the Sistine Chapel today the mo-
ment that the two-thirds majority
of the 81 cardinals had elected Eu-
genio Cardinal Pacelli AS the new
Pope.
When the cardinal-tellers an
nounced the decisive vote, the
barred doors of the conclave city
were unlocked and Msgr. Carlo
Respighi, prefect of papal cere-
monies, was summoned. He was
permitted to enter the chapel.
Msgr. Respighi then called around
him the monsignors who acted as
ceremonial officers. Then hastened
up and down the side walls of the
chapel, lowering the canopies over
the throne-chairs of the cardinals
all except that over the successor to
Pope Plus XI.
The lowering of the canopies was
the first sign of submission and
humility on the part of the sacred
college to the new Pontiff.
According to the prescribed ritual:
Gennaro Cardinal Granito-Pigna-
telli di Belnfonte, dean of the Sa-
cred College, rose from his seat and
beckoned to the Czecho-Slovak Car
dinal Leone de Skrbensky, head. of
the cardinal-priests. and to Camille
Cardinal Caccia Dominioni, head
of the cardinal deacons.
The three venerable prelates pre-
sented themselves before the throne
chair of the newly elected Pope.
Cardinal Pignatelli demanded in
Latin:
"Acceptas ne electionem in sum-
mum pontaficem?"-"Do you accept
your election as supreme pontiff?"
Cardinal Pacelli replied that he
considered himself unworthy of so
high an Office but, since the large
majority of cardinals desired him to
accept it, he would.
From this historic moment on the
Catholic Church had a new Pope.
Cardinal Pignatelli then demand
(see CEREMONIES, page A-4J
Evening star., 1939-03-02
WhittuII Concert
On WMAL

The Library of Congress
concert. broadcast over WMAL
at $3.50 pm, will feature Adolf
Busch, violinist, and Rudolf
Serkin, pianist. These noted
artists will play Bach's go
nata for Violin and Piano, in
F Minor"
The concert is sponsored by
the Gertrude Clarke Whittall
Foundation in the Library of
Congress. The broadcast was
arranged through the cooper
alton of The Star and the Ma
tional Broadcasting Co.
Evening star., 1939-03-02
$50 Reported
Rescued From
Sinking Ship
British Vessel Goes
To Aid of Victims
In Heavy Seas
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March Radio
Marine Corp. reported today the
British steamer Newfoundland had
rescued the $50 men aboard the
leaking fishing boat Ranger, which
had sent radio pleas for help.
Radio Marine reported the rescue
was effected in a heavy sea after
the crew of the wooden Ranger had
kept her afloat by bailing with
buckets.
The Newfoundland said it was
trying to fasten a line to the craft
to tow it to port.
Rescuers Reach Ship.
CHATHAM, Mass. March 2 up.
The British steamship Newfound-
land today reached the sinking
Newfoundland sealer Ranger of st.
Johns, Newfoundland, and at
tempted in very heavy seas to place
a tow aboard the ship, reported to
be carrying $50 men.
In contact with the radio marine
station here, the Newfoundland re-
ported in midmorning: Very busy
now attempting to get tow aboard
her Very rough"
The Ranger had messaged during
the night that she was leaking
badly"
The Newfoundland latest report
indicated the sealer was not in i'm
mediate danger of sinking.
The Newfoundland messaged at
6 am. that she had sighted the
stricken ship and Coast Guard head
quarters at Boston shortly afterward
reported receipt Of message from
Cape Race radio station advising
ships to resume normal traffic be-
cause the Rangers distress had been
taken care Of
Leaking badly, impossible to keep
afioat, pumps choked. assistance
needed Immediately. the Ranger
said in her first message.
Engines Not Running.
Later, in response to a call from
the Newfoundland. the Ranger cap
tain said: I'VE are just about hold
ing our own by use of buckets
Engines filled up and not running
We are drifting off Cape Lawrence.
Terrible roll now, but getting better.
Radio operators here fixed the
vessels position at about 80 miles
from st. Johns, Newfoundland
Both the Radio Marine and the
Coast Guard in Boston heard her
tell other vessels she had $50 men
aboard
short time before she reported
sighting the Ranger the Newtound-
land captain sent a message to the
Ranger:
Impossible to tow you to safe port
in view of your condition and
weather. Can you abandon ship in
dories If come close encugh?'
No answer was detected to that
query.
The ranger is registered at $40
tons and is owned by Bowring Bros,
Ltd, of St. Johns. Newfoundland.
Her length is l61 feet and her beam
% feet. The Newfoundland is a
6,79l-ton steamer plying between
Boston and Halifax.