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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31

In TO Valhalla's spacious halls
that know the silent tread
OF every hero. one and al. whose
Ives the sword have fed,
Where Brunnehilda chants 3 lay
or strikes upon her Tyre
And with her myrid vaIlyaries
set every hear on fire
II
Yesterday came a silent tnrane
in blood-stained khaki clas:
They'd come to JOIN the hero
band of famous comrades.
Said Brannehilda. who comes
this way so strong ana fine
meseems2"
Said Travis, Lady. can't yoa see
they're U.S.A Marines2"
Asked Brunnehilda, Compassion
filled, Where are you hailing
from?"
A sergeant said, We are the
dead Of Midway, Wake and
Guam"
Said Thon to Wodin, I've re-
spect for every soldier
wrath;
They die. but never die IN vain,
if they have kept the faith.
"
The heroes Of the Alamo stood
silent al salute,
The Spartans Of ThermOpyIae
stood up and followed suit
A murmur Of respect arose from
P.ckett's surried troops;
The Light Brigade. al unafrsid.
drew sshres, counting c0ups.
The rifles that these heroes bore
were Of the latest brand
And al the soldiers crowded
around to see the famed
Garand-
Sad Bowie Of the Alamo, Fate
TO US YOU have given;
There are no ones IN al the
world who merit more OF
heaven.
VI
And heroes. long and Short and
tail, from al the fields q
earth,
Who'd listened 70 the battle call
since first the world saw
birth.
Stood up in one great company
Leonida's called, Hear
And lead them al that were il
call in one great rousing
cheer.
STUART DE WITT
Key West. Fla.
Dec. 80. 1871
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31

Ehere." the man said 81 guess
you remember me noK, all right
Well. wei, Aseys I always meant
TO get over 70 see you since / set
tied here, but I don't get much Of
chance 10 get away very often"
He paused. 4 guess you know ny
wife"
No, 'fraid don't" Asey gently
eaSed himself from the mans
grasp.
IF you did, you'd understand
say, come along 70 my shed. That's
where spend my spare time when
I'm not workin' my fingers to the
bone. You know, I always thought
some day you'd turn up ike this. >
Asey chuekled-
Il don't think" he said. Il ever
turned up like this before any
where's, least Of all in outset.
Except for drivin' up the main
street, / don't ever see much OF
the town. Say. where's the Whale
Inn?"
Down the line" The man point
ed with his flashlight- This IS all
my land here. I'm doing pretty
wei. ASey- Own place, own gar
den. own chlckenS-Say, thought
you were the feIler that's been
swipsn' en- What do you know
about that7 The sheds this way.
Come over an dry out an let's
have a chat about old times. Ger
tainlg can't beat the old daysi''
Taking Asey,s arm, he propelled
him coward the shed, happily re-
peating his conviction that moth
ing was ike the old DAYS
I'D like nothin' better than TO
chat with YOU" Asey said, "some
time. But
What's the matter with right
'Wa-el,n Asey said, @right now
I got some preSsin' business I got
to get along to. So
No time ike the present." the
man said After not seeing me
for thirty years. you certainly got
q lew minutes to talk over old
times with me, or you're not the
man ] take you for Come onI"
No Jennie
a SEY had a sudden inspira-
4 a ton.
'Listenl" he said. Hear that?
! think ! do hear someone after
your chiekensI You 20 that way
an I'll go this way an head him
off"
Take my fash" The man
pressed it into Asey's hand. 81 got
a little twenty-five here, and II
you'n locafe hin. III scare him
on for good with ! Dot shotls !
Give me time, nowl" Asey said.
he waited xntil stke man had
hurried away and. then he pro-
cseded II the direction Of the Inn
his was no time. ASey reject
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31
Chapter Five
A Girl Shows Up

NO CHICKENS tonight, broth
err" The mans fashlight
found Asery's face. NO more free
chickens for you out Of my coop
say, you, what's your name?"
Mayo" Asey said. ''Pn admit
to trespassin', mister. but I amt
after your chickens. I'm just try
IN to find my way
81 knew who you wasI Asey
Mayol Knew you in a minute!
Say. you don't remember me. do
you?"
@Considerin'," Asey said, shat
] can't see your face, nc"
The man obligingly swung the
faShhght so that it Illuminated
his long, narrow. elean-shaven
face and his shining bald head, on
the side Of which a blue knitted
cap perched cockiiy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31

In two strides Asey crossed the
room and yanked open the deer
of the phone closet.
He breathed a sigh Of relief as
he closed the door.
The body was still there, any
wayl
May I help your"
Assy pivoted around SO quickly
that he nearly lost his balance.
Newcomer
OVER N the far corner Of the
" room. her head and shoulders
just visible behind the cupboard
shelf where the Inn telephone and
register rcp0sed. was a pleasant
looking, dark-haired girl
May ] help your" the girl re-
peated, and stood I'D.
Her roSe-colored linen dress
was crisp. the girl herself was
completely poised and unruffied.
She neither looked nor sounded as
if she had any inkling Of TIE pres
ence Of that slumped- over figure
in the telephone closet across the
room.
The girl cleared her throat and
spoke 4 little louder.
Nay ] help you? May direct
you anywhere"
The infection Of her voice sup-
geSted taatdireCting Asey TO two
other places would be the only
possible help she could offer him.
Asey removed from his head
the soaked. shapeless thing which
had, until recently. been his best
gray hat
Perhaps, he said. YOU could
direct me to my Cousin Jennie !"
Does she live IN Quisset2" the
girl said IF she does, and you'll
tell me her full name. I'd be pad
to look her IN in the telephone
book Tor you.
Asey half-leaned and half-sat
on a corner Of the center table
and looked curiously al the girl
The best actress IN the worla
II she had seen or come IN con-
tact with Jennie Mayo. coulan't
pretend otherwise. Jennie wasn't
q person you passed over lightly
Ana the best actress IN the world
II she knew of that body IN the
closet couldn't pretend Otherwise
That body was something Else
you didn't pass over lightly.
Now, / sort Of wonder Asev
said aloud. how this al f-an-
spires D'yuu mind telling ne who
you are. and how long you've
been here2"
Ny nafne is Doana. the Girl
said NY mother. Mrs Doane
manages this Inn It's fhe Thaiss
Inn. BY the way. and ] rather
mink IFS not the place You're
looking Tor. You want the Cons
merclal House. don't your"
To be eontiEaed
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31

After the occupation of the British
colony of Hongkong BIZ the Japanese, it is
said the streets were Uttered with dollars,
worthless on account of the conquest. That
i a price conquered people have to pay.
hiterGermany was defeated in World War
/ Tie mark deprecated to the extent that
il was not worth the paper on which it was
printed. Should the Axis win the war,
which IS unthinkable. the American dollar
would aeflate to the vanishing point.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31
Editor o'Brien. Of Times of Cuba and

Editor O'Brien, of Times of Cuba and
PAR enumerated lot of Christmas Sug-
gestions, which he respectfully submitted
to Santa Claus, for the good of mankind in
general and Florida and Cuba particularly.
For himself he asked Santa Claus to bring
him What / may obtain honestly. sSigAnd
that is the best anyone could haySesSsw7shed
for himself
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31

AS far as possible we should continue
to go infor healthful sports, no matter how
long the war is prolonged; but carousing
and drinking to excess while never advis-
able and always unwise, should be taboo
voluntarily.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31

YESTERDAY: What started oat
TO be cIam-deIiceTing erpedi-
ton for Aseg Mayo. the Cape
Cod dstecfire, has turned into q
murder cese. Aseg and Jennie
found q corpse in the phone
booth at the deserted Whale Inn,
and then Jennie heard steps on
the porch aad Aseg took out after
q man he could not see. Eol1 the
man has Asey covered and Asey
Is mach puzzled detecfive.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31

Traffic congestion in the business area
of Key West is becoming serious problem,
but that condition viii be remedied auto
matically when the Government inaug-
ugates rs tire rationing. and people will
have toresort to exercising their pedal ex-
tremities and walk.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31

Laek Of tires win cause US to become
tired bseause we haveaoto walk. Auto
mobile owners hope soon to De able to re-
tire. and all walkers viii be CAD to retire
And, perhaps, this tiresome paragraph
made you tired.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31
daughter, who were visiting in
Miami. returned yesterday.

The Citizen IN editorial para
graphs said:
Manager Schutt Of the Casa
Marina, says the local golf course
IS IN better shape now than il
has been for several seasons.
And. as guests OF his hotel are
among tie Rnst regular winter
users Of the course, he should
know # anyhVdy does It Is 70
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31
KEY WEST IN
DAYS GONE BY
Happenings On This Date Ten
Years Ago As Taken From
Files Of The Citizen

Watch night services viii be
held in local churches beginning
with a union service OF Salvador
and Trinidad churches in the
Trinidad church at 7:30 o'clock
tonight A new years sermon
viii be preached by the Rev.
Jesus Montero. pastor Of this
church.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31

Do.without something every week dur
ing 1919 and put the savings into defense
stamps or bonds.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31
FREEDOMS OF THE PRESS
Introducing: Nine Times. S. c.

The United States did not fortify Guam
for fearof offending Japan. Who's laugh
ing now7
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31

The Citizen wishes its subscribers and
advertisers all kinds of good fortune and
success during 1912.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31

be hoped that competent pro
fessional be obtained to serve
visitors during the season..
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31

viii be preached by the Rev.
Jesus Montero. pastor Of this
church.
Travel over the highway shows
decided increase over other
weeks during the past three
months. for the week ending
December q.
Speed and still more speed is
the order of the day at the sub
marine base project To accom-
plish this two shifts started work
Tuesday.
The intention of the contrac-
tors is to hurry the work as fast
as possible win safety.
The Constitution, sOld Iron
sides, most famous of all Unit
ed States fighting craft, docked
here this morning.
She was welcomed by a crowd
of some 600 persons who cheered
Justify as she was eaSed into
her berth at the Porter Dock.
Miss Doris Bright. daughter
of Mrs and Mrs. John H. Bright
VIII be married to Lee Thomp-
son tuhleht Anl Ley Memorial
church. The birde-to-be was
honored at a miscellaneous show
CT yesterday afternoon in Gold
en- Eagle Hall at which Mrs
Thompson was hostess. Receiving
with the hostess were Miss
Bright. Mrs John ]. Romero
Jr., and Mrs. A. L. Simpson.
Personal Mention: Frank Rob-
erts returned yesterday from
Miami. accompanying his broth
er, Willard, who was severely
injured about two months ago
when he fell from a tree. and
has since been in a Miami hos
pital with plaster cast. Mrs
Vernalis D5Negrn and little
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31
WEATHER REPORTS

Observation taken at 100 a m.
18th Mer. Time City Office
Temueratures
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31
FORECAST

Key West and Vicinity: Partly
cloudy and slightly warmer to-
night.
Florida: Considerable cloudi-
ness and slightly warmer with
some fog tonight somewhat un-
settled along east coast
Hatteras. N. c., to Apalachi-
cola, Fla: No small craft or
storm warnings have been is
sued.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31
NOTICE

Restrictions on Small Craft
Storm and Hurricane Warnings
For the duration of the
war, or until further notice,
all wind and weather fore
casts for ocean, coastal and
marine areas have been dis
continued except small craft,
storm or hurricane warnings
or advisories thereof These
warnings and adv;sories viii
contain information as to the
wind veIoc.ties expected. the
area affected, time of hoist,
and duration Of display. How
ever, no information viii be
given regarding the direction
Of the wind. the movement
and location of the storm, or
any conditions surrounding
it.
Warning displays viii be
as follows: ONE RED PEN
NANT win be continued as a
warning to small craft. TWO
RED REMNANTS viii be
used for a storm warn ng
without direction. TWO
STORM WARMING FLAGS
Square red flags with black
centersl win be continued rs
a hurricane warning. No
storm warning lights wiz be
displayed
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31

YACHT triton noo-es
Garrison 6iEnt. SIS (
mahogany fUrnztlz-e an IN
three CABINS. rszznnE w-
galley. ba1n. lzrKe kz-as.
sleeps seven a g. hre
On the water Enr va e
$500. Address Lane -
I2I7 Petro1lz S. agz-sF
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31

Relative Humidity
S6 e
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-31

IhA4LEAS. 1ezt x M
Tomzie's SlazaE Rk
2r
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-10
(Answeres on Editorial Page)

Good Eating I'm the Good Old
Days. Hearty Dishes That Were
Served In 1914. When James
Madison Was President. Also
PriZe-Ninning Recipes in the
Housewives Food Almanack.
That Unusual Feature Appearing
In The American Weekly, the
Magazine Distributed With This
Sundays Issue Of The Detroit
Sunday Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-10
PITFALLS OF LOVE :: By Adele Garrison

had poured the half cup which
my father had ordered. and l
passed il 10 Harry, and then ma
neuvered the cream and sugar to-
ward him.
'1n the second cup" he said.
'T1l take this one black"
The heady triumph Of accom-
plshment swept me He had beer
determined not 20 eat. but friendly
inSistence had conquered, and
guessed also that the aroma OF
coffee, of which he is Unfortunately
fond, had belstefed my persua'
sion.
But did not relax my vigi-
lance until he had eaten almost
the whole Of the scrambled eggs
and bacon which Miss Whitlock
had provided. and had drunk his
second cup Of coffee with us. Then
I leaned back in my chair. con-
tent TO efface myself and listen, As
Mr.. Underwood spoke insistently
you'll listen to me now,
trust. Can you give me any light
whatever on this last excursion
of Lillian'sS
(COndnued tomorrow
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-10

conceded with smile, "but l
know Harry. He will want 10 be
certain OK that before he leaves
Lillian"
IL shall deliver your message
at once" she said. land will do
everything In my power 10 as
sure him that his wife will not
rouse In his absence, and that
she does not need him for the
present. i am sure You will see
him almost Immediately"
Her prediction was fulfilled. II
was but a minute or two after the
sound Of her footsteps died away
upon the stairs that we heard
Harry Underwood's firm tread
coming down them.
MY father and both rose as the
neared the library door,
and advanced 20 meet him When
he came through the door, bending
"a trne as be generally IS COM
PEELED 10 do because OF his magnlfi-
cent height. ne swept me into his
arms and kissed me.
blessed girl" he murmured.
81 knew Lii could count on you"
When he released me, both MS
hands went out 10 my father IN a
handclasp who se strength /
guessed from an involuntary vince
OF the older mans. That Harry
saw il too, l knew when he re-
leased my fathers hands with a
rueful glance at him.
"Did hurt you:" he asked
anxiously.
"GoOd heavens. no. my father
said. Come over here and sit
down at this table, for. before
we discuss anything else, you
are going TO discuss this break
fast"
An expression Of distaste swept
across the big mans ia @
Please let me on" he said.
al feel as IL couldn't swallow
anything"
am rephTtu w uOlu your
nose, Harry" / told him, hoping
that the raillery would not be
too out Of place.
"You see, this breakfast Is
not TO be considered as food but
as medicine. and you must take
II as such" / said. Lillian Is
near enough 10 breakdown
without your risking one"
/ gave him no time 10 answer
but picked up a glass of iced
orange juice. and handed IL TO him.
Drink that quickly" / said
peremptorily. and when he had
obeyed me, almost mechanically,
my father drew a chair for him,
and eased him into IL.
Were going 10 have some
coffee with you" he said MAR
garet, suppose you give Harry
? half cup OF coffee first, then
whatever is in that covered
dish. and then Wen have
second cup with YOU. You see.
Harry, we've Just come from
breakfast. so we can join you
only for coffee"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-10
Daily Quiz
Nv THE ACE ANSWERMAN


The -Bagot Treaty which
dlSarmed the United States.
Canadian border, has remained
undiSputed for over 100 years
Which of the two men was the
American representative?
How many years did Pip Var
Wrinkle sleep?
visited each Of these
lands in his travels. Lilliput
Laputa Brobdingnag. What
was tho outstanding charac-
teristic OF each ?
Broccoli is a hardy type of.
Spinach, cauliflower. water
creSS
Cyrus Field. protector OF the
Atlantic cable, based his cal.
culations upon the scientific
knowledge and encou raging
letters of Americas greatest
authority on oceanography
Give his name.
What were the first and middle
names Of l.. s. Grant?
What peninsula has long beer
known as the powder maya
zine Of Europe g?
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-10
KnowIedge Test
BY DIR. sABINA II. CONNOLLY

How many miles can you travei
from east to west: (a) in
Asia: CD in Europe; Co IN
South America?
What product Is associated
with the place: (a) GraSSe; CD
ArooStock; CO. Limoges?
3-What are three of the provinces
Of western Canada?
with what nation do you con-
meet the name: (a) Chaucer;
ia GeFpaHtesI Lei Homer -
5-Who are the authors of these
pen names: (a) Ella: (b) Car
men sylvia: (c) Uncle Remus
6-What is the source Of: (a)
Pimento: OBJ molasSes; (c)
hominy?
What tree is named: ta) Slip
perry; (b) weeping; (c) crab?
Copyright 1891. King Features synd, Inc
(AusNpres on EdfforfaI papel
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-10

and the tray she had brought II
held three Of cups, saucerS. plates
and silver, with sugar and cream
pots handy.
"Just what shall say to MIR.
Underwood ." she asked with her
hand upon the door.
Say nothing of breakfast TO
him." my father directed. and /
knew by the CLEAN in her eyes
that the caution was SuperfluOus.
But tell him that my daugh-
ter and / are downstairs, and
that IL IL imperative that 1
see him Immediately" my father
went on. Say that you will
watch by Mrs. Underwood's side
every minute that he Is gone. 1
know you will do IL any way" he
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-10

THIS MUST be a record per-
Torrance for speed" my father
told Miss Whitlock approvingly,
and the nurse flushed at the
compliment. But her voice and
manner were as composed as
ever when she answered him.
Thank you" she said. IL only
hope the quality OF the break
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-10

fast has not
h q en- sacri-
feed"
I'll place a
W a & er on
that" I told
her. as she
plug ged in
the coffee pot
turning it 70
low heat. and
placed a COW
cred dish in
the warming
pan.
The table al
r e a d Y had q
cloth and servi.
cites upon IL
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-16
PheW! Temperature Hits 81!
0PM Favors
Aluminium
Plant Here

One more step toward an
other big industry for Tacoma
was taken Tuesday when the
Office of Production Manage
ment recommended to the war
department that a 30. 000,0 600
pound aluminium plant be al
located to Tacoma to be OPP
Grated by the DIN corporation.
This is the same plant that was
announced by DIR. Paul J. Raver,
Bonneville Power administrator,
last week, but officials here could
not be too optimistic on the in
formation then available to them,
knowing that the powerful oPM
had not yet made a recommended
ton either OF the site or of the
operator.
Olin Corp. is the parent COM
pany behind kalunite, Inc. the
company discussed In the alumni
mum plant advance notices of last
week.
The capacity of the Tacoma
plant will be only one-third to
Continued on Page s, Column 81
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-16
Axis Agents
Leaving u. S.

sEw YORK Expelled axis
consular representative and
propsrandists sail for their hotns.
lands Tuesday night on tina naval
transport West Point.
A. they boarded the ship
with their wives. ebiIafea.
pei.. and confidential fiIss.
United states consular r~pfs-
ssntatisss ssrs preparing Ia
leass Germany and Italy.
They had h~ea expelled In
rsp1isaL
The tao most important Of the
AIS agents and = party ~ IL
we're flying here from Nan FRAN
cisco IN three United Airllnss
transport pinn.s 40 That all can
sail ia ths West Point Thsy we're
Capt Fritx wisdsnann. who !.
eloss % Adolf Hitler. and ga ~.
German consul general Ia San
ffanolseo. and Johannes Bsfs hers,
1bo VAS tina German consul
general here.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-16
Wafer Shortage
Here May Force
Drastic Policing

Drastic policing BY thu city Wa.
ter department may be necessary
BY the middle Of TINS week II Ia
coma residents fail 10 abide by
legal sprinklinE hours. Water supt
w A. Kunigk warned Tuesday.
Thirsty Tacoma lawns drained
water olt Of the reservoirs in tbs
city and Mt Mehillln Monday al
an alarming rate, he declared. and
nttl. hope Of refiillnE them sas 10
b. seen a. Tuesdays temperature
SCARED.
hsniTk said much iiiessi all
night watering MAS In evidences
a. the storsg. basin. failed
To rise b. morning
We've reached a serious point
already the water aepa flfnsnt
head warned. ~. may find our
selves robbsd q FIR. protection IN
nigh points u N. city
he aid ne already hss had com
plants n lov pressure IN ne
South End. south 81 ssth st
around the AaHitol district and
along Adams At
Remember hunixk said.
that the pulp mills and either
Industries are running At full
sped We don't like 20 inter
fere with industry wsen water
- t,sinE wasted. running down
the CUTTERS. In soas parts 81
the eity.s
ksnlgk reported ths Satsr sup
ply dropping sofns 1T the Green
river source. Dgt sald he dossn' [
expect a serious situation there for
another month Water In ths nv
sr. supplemented b. the Juns rams.
a a little higher than last year Al
thas time.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-16
Tacoman 10 Pilot
Ships TO Britain

Wayne Storey. 5i9 No. II
student at Boise Junior college.
Boise. Idaho. who became inter-
ssted in aviation through one Of
the courses sponsored in western
colleges by the Civil Aeronauties
Authority Is going 10 DO some
flying for Great Britain
He mas accepted a commission
from the Clayton knight commit
tee. the group that /. obtaining
flyers for British Aviation. Ltd.
commercial flying corporation.
which provides syiators 10 deliver
United States combat planes 10
England
Mr.. Storey leaves Wednesday for
Bakersfield Cal. where he viii De
given an eight weeks training
course. He viii 20 on a United
AirlIner. Al the end Of the course
r. expects 10 Be assigned 70 =
headqus rtsrs IN Canada OF Great