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Miami Beach voted for its five coun-
eilmen last week. Three ofthe successful
candidates made definite pledges that they
would curb gambling ii That sresorts town
Some day Key West viii vote IKE that and
then our progress will be even greater than
II is today and it viii be more substantial
and more enduring. A community cannot
compromise with civic evils and get away
with il for long. Ii may have been a CO.
incidence but Miami Beeaeh's greatest pros
perity was experienced when CONNER
cialized gambling was halted and the eco
monte lulls were felt when gambling was
rampant. Most folks in Key West do not
think so but our prosperity will be greatly
enhanced when gambling is checked and
our law enforcement lco-calledl officers
are deprived Of the slime Of graft.
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THE KEY WEST CITIZEN
WILL always seek the truth and print il

WILL always seek the truth and print il
without fear and without favor; never be
afraid to attack, wrong or to applaud right;
always fight for progress; never be the or
gan or the mouthpieee of any person, clique,
faction or class; always do its utmost for the
public welfare never tolerate corruption or
Z commend good done by individual or organ
ization; tolerant of others rights, views and
opinions; print only news that will elevate
and not ccntaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle
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II there ever was grand old man in
Washington his name is Charles Evans
Hughes, whose resignation has been ac-
cepted by the President, who once tried to
have him superseded but failed There has
not been man in public life in Washington
during the twentietlpr pentury who has
served his couptrys Aetdf than the retiring
Chief Justice, e ranks With John Marshall
as one of the greatest Of all American
jurists.
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Today's Horoscope

Today gives a studious and re-
firing nature, caring more for the
accumulation of knowledge than
anything else. Exceptional -men-
tai powers, new ideas and dis
criminative mind are indicated.
This combination usually leads
to a respectable accumulation of
worldly goods, and what is much
better, a good reputation.
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Today's Birthdays


John L. Sullivan, assistant sec
rotary of the treasury, born in
Manchester, N. H., AZ years ago.
Arthur Bliss Lane, us. Minis
ter to Yugoslavia, born in New
York, At years ago.
Fay Allen DIES Portes, US.
Minister To Guatemala. born in
Winns9sHafa z G, slsyears ego
Faltan NV. nSplawn, Inter
stata lcShmerce Commissioner,
born in Arlington, Tex, IS years
ago.
George w. Coleman of Boston,
originator of the Ford Hall
Forum, Babson Institute presi-
dent emeritus, born in Boston,
IA years ago.
Maj. Gen. Robert U. Patterson
of the University of Oklahoma
Medical School, ex-surgeon-gen-
eral, born in Montreal, ga years
ago.
Maj. Gen. Johnson Hagood,
U.S.A., retired, of San Antonio,
Tex, born in Orangeburg, S. C.,
IS years ago.
King Gustaf v of Sweden,
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Gauleter Mussolini is not so blatant
since he has to take his orders from his boss.
Hitler. And it appears to affect his health.
Men like II Duce can't live happy nor long
under restraint.
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ENTERS WRONG PLACE

MINNEAPOLIS - George For
sythe of this city who says he
walks in his sleep. landed in jail
when he walked into Miss Clara
Rennon's room at a. m.
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Lost

IOST Sunday afternoon. La
dis Paisley Handbag (biue
ard red with 81 90 and person
III effects Lost between Poor
Old craig's Service Station,
Francis ard Division and South
Toll Gate Also. contained driv-
ers IEcense and hard book
plaase keep rnoney ard retswn
parse Blanche = Snaifh. Miasni
Springs Flmlda innles5ix
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Miss Nola Johnson, daughter OF
MIR. and Mrs. w. w. Johnson, was
married Saturday afternoon at 5
o'clock to Laurie Roberts.
The ceremony took place at the
residence of the brides parents,
1902 Seminary street. The Rev. E.
r. Evans, pastor of the First Con-
gregational church. officiated
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# you must lie-lie down.

We've had an overdose of Murphy
sales--it's about time to change to spuds.
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LOTS /, 4, S. %, %, "a, Is.
Square 2 of Tract 10. Key
], West Mrs. ID. M Power.
Hibbing, MINI. junl6-6t
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ICE BOX. l4ol Albury street.
juni6-4t
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FOURTEEN FIT. SAILBoAT.
Fully equipped. 500. James II.
Pinder. 12l7 Petronia Street
jan3-s
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HOTELS


PICTURE FRAMING. Diplomas;
antique frames refinished. Pic.
tares matted. Paul DiNegro,
eIf Francis street. aprie~tf
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SECONDHAND PLUMBING
PIPES, fittings, tubs. sinks. tot
lets. water heaters. lavatories,
~ail pipe and fittings. lead.
oakum, etc. Gray's Fishery,
Oius. junl3-lwk
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PERSONAL CARDS, S1.25 per
100. THE ARTMAN PRESS.
apr25-tf
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TYPEWRITING PAPER - 500
Sheets. 75c. The Artman Press.
mayl9-tf
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King Gustaf " of Sweden,
born 83 years ago
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OLD PAPERS FOR SALE
Three bundles for Sc. The Citi-
zen Office. jan25-tf
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Flying in homemade mono
plane, A.rmando Alfonso this
afternoon took off at Key West
airport for a trip to Miami.
Alfonso flew the plane here a
week ago, providing local sight
seers with a thrill when he
brought the tiny ship to earth
after flying from Miami.
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Chances of Improvement for the
inside route from Bahia Honda
to Key West apparently have
vanished for the moment
The U. S. board of engineers for
rivers and harbors has decided
against the project, and there is
little likelihood of a further sur
vey in view of the present report.
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PROFESSIONALS

LOUIS A. HARRIS
Attorney at Law
PIT Duval St. Phone 252
may20-lmo
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George Allen Warren, son of
DR.. William r. Warren and Mrs.
Warren, graduated from Culver
Military academy this week as a
second lieutenant, it was an
nounced today. The family will
return here this month after a
visit in New York.
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ILLINGWORTH MUSIC STUDIO
Mr.. and Mrs. Haydn Illingworth
EUROPEAN TRAINING
Specialized Summer Instruction
Piano, Theory, Band and
Orchestral Instruments
Piano Tuning
615 Elizabeth st. Phone lit
jun3-lmo
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All reading notices. cards of thanks, resolutions of
respect obituary notices. etc, will be charged for at
the rate Of 10 cents line.
Notices for entertainment by churches from which
is to be derived cents line
The Citizen is open forum and invites discus
non Of public and subjects of local general
interest bur il viii not publish anonymous communi-
cations.
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KEY WEST In
DAYS GONE BY
Happenings On This Date Ter
Years Ago AS Taken From
Files OF The Citizen

Norgerb Thompson, chairman
of the board of public works, told
city council last night his depart
ment will take. over operation of
1 the city scavenger department,
golf course, water works and
cemetery in addition to the adj
ministration of Bayview Park.
Something new in the annals of
baseball will be pulled off here
soon as result of the row which
broke up the Island City league
game Sunday.
The game will start in the sixth
inning with two men down, Cor
don on first, Acevedo on third and
L. Gonzalez at bat. And, on top of
that, there will be two strikes,
and no balls on Gonzalez.
BY this means, it is intended to
settle the battle which broke out
when Acevedo stole home and
was declared safe. CarboneH was
in the box at the time and j. Fer
nandez was catching.
Just how they are going to
make Carbonell take as long a
wind-up as he did before isn't
clear. Neither is it known whether
he will be required to pitch high
ball as he did before; nor whether
Acevedo will be allowed to use
his own judgement about trying
to steal when he knows the pitcher
will be watching him.
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John L. Sullivan, assistant Sec
rotary of the treasury, born in
Manchester, N. H., AZ years ago.
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ron sALE-MIscELLANEoUs

SIGNS -"For REM. Rooms For
Rent, Apartment For Rent,
Private Property, No Tres
passing. THE ARTMAN
PRESS. apr25-tf
Evening star., 1941-07-19
Monthly Tax Payments

To help defray the costs of the
expanding defense program, Con-
gress is expected to approve shortly
a revenue measure adding approx
mately $500 100000 to the Nations
tax bill. Income tax rates will be
much higher than at present, i'm
posing a heavy burden on many a
household and necessitating read
justment in the budget of family
expenditures.
If permitted to make their pay
ments monthly, taxpayers who face
levies of several hundreds of dollars
or more next year would find the
burden less onerous. Under present
regulations, taxes may be paid semi
annually, quarterly or in one lump
sum, when due. Since American
families are accustomed to paying
bills monthly, and budgeting their
expenditures on the same basis,
no doubt many would welcome an
opportunity to meet their Federal
tax obligations in twelve equal in
stallments.
Though it would probably add
something to the administrative ex-
pense Of handling returns, If in
Evening star., 1941-07-19
Bombs Over BROOKLYN

Last Saturdays dive bombing at
tack in Brooklyn, reported on the
first page of some journals, settled
the question of whether or not
America can take it. 1t can. OF
course, there were casualties, eight
to be exact, and certain amount
of confusion incident to the first
dive-bombing raid on a large scale
in the United States, but the au-
thorities got the situation in hand,
by the use of only one ambulance
and mere two squads of police. The
whole incident shows, by the way,
the futility of war when caused by
misunderstood motives.
Let us not be too hard on the ag-
gressor, a mother blue jay who mis-
interpreted the actions of Brooklyn
ties coming to the aid of her little
one which had fallen from its nest.
She had nothing but the purest
motives of self-defense and out
ragged motherhood when she dive
bombed Wyona street and set it in
an uproar. Let us even be glad that
she escaped, while her offspring was
inundated to the S. P. c. A. until
such time as 1t has developed suff1-
ciently to become Independent.
Evening star., 1941-07-19
Symbol of Something

America long ago contributed to
Britain helpful aid in this her
hour of trial. The date of the gift
was 1892, during the autumn of
which miraculous year, so the
chronicles tell, Christopher Colum-
bus sent from his ships a party of
men to explore the island which
now is known as Cuba. Returning in
due course, the group reported a
peculiar and in some respects an
almost incredible custom observed
among the native Indians. Many of
the savages had been perceived
carrying lighted firebrandS to
kindle fire" and from these torches"
they we're detected in the act of
"perfuming themselves"
The tobacco custom spread from
country to country and from century
to century thereafter. Most resolute
opposition of statesmen and priests,
the 'counterblaste' of great mon
arch, penal enactments of the most
severe description, the knout, ex-
communication and capital punish
ment" are listed in opposition, yet
the American innovation proSpered.
If it be demanded why, a clue to
the mystery perhaps may be dis
covered in a poem by Rudyard
Kipling In which it Is affirmed that
Havanas. Laranagas, Henry Clays
Evening star., 1941-07-19
and mild Manilas are: "Counselors

and mild Manilas are: "Counselors
cunning and silent, comforters true
and tried" producing:
Thought in the early morning,
Solace in time of woes,
Peace in the hush of twilight,
Balm ere my eyelids close.
Admittedly, there still are those
who object. But some very impress
sive names may be cited among
good judges of "the best Perfectoes'
who have done brave work in this
bewildefing planet. The list in
cludes U. S. Grant, Mark Twain,
Charles P. Steinmetz and, surely,
Thomas R. Marshall, who wanted
better product for nickel.
Be the connotation what it may,
the symbol of the former Prime
Minister of England was an apollo
getic umbrella and that of Winston
Churchill is a defiant and provoca-
tive cigar
Evening star., 1941-07-19

The moral handicap incurred - more
than outweighed any temporary mill
tary advantage they might gain
In the United States and in the year
1910 our Congress enacted the draft law
and our Government proceeded to draft
the youth of our country for military
purposes Our citizens and the draftees
understood that our boys would be
called to service for a period of one
year and then released, and could be
used only in the Western Hemisphere.
Thus a moral obligation was created in
our own country involving obligations
of our citizens to the Government and
obligations of our Government to the
citizens. In Senate Joint Resolutions
Nos. 81, 90 and SO, introduced July 10
last, it Is proposed that all members
and units of our Army may be employed
within or beyond the limits of the
Western Hemisphere; that they may be
caused to serve beyond II months and
that all enlistments, appointments and
commissions of limited time be extended.
Now comes The Star, in an editorial
of July is, and refers to "the poverty
of the arguments of those who oppose
this course" The Star further says
that 1.-The recommendation to prolong
the training period of the selectees, the
National Guardsmen and the Reserve
officers is most strongly supported by
logic and by the facts of the case
al, ,aI
to civilian life after a year of service
they will not be ready for modern COM
bat = ." Probably the most damna-
BILE statement in the editorial is the
fifth paragraph thereof, which reads
as follows: The congressional opponents
of Gen. Marshalrs proposal do not at
tempt to dispute the facts, however, but
offer as the sole justification for their
stand the contention that it would be a
breach of contract to keep the men in
service for more than one year. That is
a sentimental figure of speech that does
not hold water"
Thus it would appear that The Star
holds the Draft Act to be a mere scrap
of paper. 1t appears that The Star
holds the obligations of the Government
to its citizens to be mere scrap of
paper. From now on 1t will be with i'll
grace If The Star ever casts any asper-
sion on any other nation for not ad-
herring to its obligations.
w. S. BROWN.
Editors note-The Star does not
hold the Draft Act to be . mere
scrap Of paper" As pointed out in
the editorial in question, the Draft
Act itself expressly provides that the
one-year service period for the draft
ed men may be extended whenever
"the Congress has declared that the
national interest is imperiled." The
Star believes that the national in
terest is imperiled and that Congress.
as provided for by the act, should
adopt a resolution to that effect,
with view to extending the service
Of the men now IN training.
Evening star., 1941-07-19

dividuals with substantial tax obli-
cations were given the option Of
monthly payments, the cost could
hardly be more than a minor item
In the overall collections. For the
number of individuals involved
would be comparatively small. Pres
ent arrangements seem sufficiently
flexible to meet the needs of the
smaller taxpayers.
In view of the sleeper rates con-
tanned in the pending revenue bill
and the resulting increase in taxes,
Congress should direct the Treasury
to permit individuals in the middle
and upper income brackets. If they
so desire, to make payments monthly.
Such action would be a great con-
venience to many taxpayers who find
themselves unable to take advantage
of the Treasury's tax anticipation
program.
Evening star., 1941-07-19
ARLINGTON, Va.

Dear Sir.
Your column has been very helpful
to me in increasing my knowledge Of
birds that reside and visit in this vi
cinity. The descriptions appearing In
your column have, In several instances,
helped me to identify birds previously
unknown to me.
"A few days ago about mid afternoon
while walking along the canal approx
mately a mile above Chain bridge, .
rather large shore or wading bird flew
up in front of me with an awkard
flight and landed directly across on the
opposite shore. 1t stood at attention
for several minutes; its silhouette made
an almost perfect statuette of a giraffe
about IS or 20 inches high, as nearly
as I could judge. After few minutes it
relaxed, apparently telescoped its long
neck, and proceeded to feed along the
shore at the waters edge. 1t struck
a pose very similar to a pointer dog
and stalked its prey-creeping through
the weeds very slowly and quietly and
then struck suddenly at an insect, a
frog, or a small fish. Its bill was long
and pointed and apparently designed to
impale its prey. Its legs were dis
tinctly yellow with long toes. 1t seemed
to be generally brown in color with sub
dued, broken stripes on its breast and
neck; and a greenish-blue sheen on its
folded wings; tail short and stubby.
Permit me to suggest that the bird
was either a green heron or an Ameri-
can bittern; it was much too large for
the least bittern. The bird saw seems
to fit the description of the American
bittern contained in the National Geo.
graphic Magazine, October, 1882, in the
article The Large Wading Birds Yet
when I examined the mounted specimens
of birds in the National Museum it
seemed that my bird was not as large as
the specimen of the American bittern
there exhibited-although the National
Geographic article says they vary con-
siderably in size. My doubts were in
creased when I noted that the mounted
specimen of the American bittern has
dark colored legs, while that of the green
heron had yellow legs. To further con-
fuse the situation. I thought I saw
distinctly the broken stripes on the chest
and neck of my bird, characteristic of
the bittern.
IF my problem is deemed to be Of
sufficient interest to your readers, pos
sibly you will discuss these two birds
and their distinguishing characteristics.
OF course, If my bird is something en-
tirely different. I would also be pleased
to know that fact.
Yours, A. H F."
r
Our correspondent bird must be the
green heron.
When standing with its neck stuck up
and out. it rather strikingly resembles
a giraffe.
At such times 1t elevates a scraggy
crest.
The length of the bird is about 18
inches. The color above is dark green,
with dark brown below. In flight the
bird somewhat resembles a crow, and
looks quite black at a little distance.
The fight, however, is not at all
crow-like.
Evening star., 1941-07-19
Praises Maj. Brown
As a Good Leader.

To the Editor of The STAR
In the police investigation now being
conducted, Maj Ernest w. Brown, the
best police superintendent the District
ever had, testified that the District of
Columbia force is undermanned. His
junior officers also so testified.
On numerous occasions in the past,
such as inaugural parades, Presidents
Cup Regattas and Presidents Birthday
Balls, this was proven. The 5th Bat
talon. Marine Corps Reserves. volun-
teered to augment the Police Depart
ment. Had there been SUFFICIENT police
the Marines would not have been ac-
cepted.
Why not be fair? What are the per
capita figures for percentage of police
men based on population? Why did
the police chiefs of all American cities
elect Maj. Brown to head them? Gould it
be because he is recognized as an out
standing international police figure?
His Boys Club work is appreciated the
world over. Poor leaders do not have
the ideas exemplified in the Boys Clubs.
MAURICE ]. KIRKLAND.
I'd Battalion. 7th Marines.
Evening star., 1941-07-19
THIS AND THAT
BIZ Charles Z. Trdce1ceH.

The green heron is a tolerably common
summer resident hereabouts.
1t Is usually seen between early April
and the last of September, but some
specimens remain little longer.
This heron is regarded as the best
known member Of his family in this
country.
He has q rather peculiar habit Of fly
ing when alarmed to perch, from
which he jerks his tail, stretches his
neck and generally seems rather on the
gawky side.
When it comes to catching fish and
frogs, he is not in the least clumsy, but
very clever He reminds one of an
Indian treading softly through forest.
When this bird is flushed, as the ex-
preston is, he stands quite STILL "Freez-
ing" it is called.
When the mother heron and her
young are approached, the mother gives
sharp call, and the youngsters freeze"
in their tracks. 1t is said that an in
vader may walk to within few feet
of them at this time.
Just how much of protection this
habit is to the herons may be questioned.
Certainly it would not work with human
beings. But probably it might with
animals, and nature knows nothing else,
Of course.
The nest of the green heron is usual
ly near water, but not invariably so.
Sometimes it is found in the woods,
too. 1t is similar to the nests of other
herons, just a sort of platform of
tWigs, but plenty strong enough to hold
the 3 to eggs laid. These are pale
greenish.
An interesting common name Of this
heron is the fly-up-the- creek.
Like all herons, the green is always
hungry. 1t seems impossible for the
herons to fill themselves up. Even when
they get enough TO eat, they remain
somewhat emaciated.
The heron family include the bitterns,
of which the American bittern, or stake
driver" as he is called in some parts
of the country, is one of the most in
teresting.
The latter name demands some ex-
planation. 1t refers to the odd sound
made by the bird. 1t does not refer to
the habit of standing with its bill
straight up in the air, making it re-
semble stake.
The American bittern makes a three
part noise, of gurgling type, accom-
panied by lowering and raising of the
head. Air is swallowed in the process
which is not exactly pleasant to watch.
At a distance the three notes glide
into one, which has a resemblance to a
stake being driven, hence the popular
name.
This bird is from "a to "a inches in
length, whereas the least bittern, So
called, is but IL to IA inches long.
The least bittern has no resemblance
whatever to the American bittern. The
latter has bold black wing tips, which
are not to be seen in flight.
For the identification of shore and
water birds, the Field Guide to the
Birds" of Roger Tory Peterson is to be
recommended especially. Its plan of
silhouettes is particularly helpful with
these birds.