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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05
ROOFING - TIMING
INSURANCE, BONDING
REAL ESTATE

eff it's insurance, we can handle it,"
The KELLER, STONEBRAKER co.
GENERAL INSURANCE g.
BONDING
Phone 1880 81 Summit Avenue
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-05-05

An early type of American
matches cost four cents each.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-12-21
By lynn WEsTlAND

Rudd added. they'll be back at
the clubhouse BY now
Valse shot him q puzzled glance.
There was some queer connota-
ton back Of that
Anybody / knowg" he asked.
Rudd's smile was hard to UNDER
stand.
"That depends" he said. aPer-
sonally. wouldn't think II likely"
THEY were topping the slope
4 now. and the Gun lay ahead.
q quarter of q mile. There It was.
lust as he remembered ID. Just as
he had built it himself No OUT
ward change there. at least.
Most Of the crew were in from
the range now. lettering about,
waiting for the supper call. A
crew. Valse noted. of competent
looking men. but fully as hard
bitten as any of his Texans. There
were at least a score Of them, q
big crew. even for such q spread
as the Gun. Counting Rudd and
the two who had been with him,
and Armin Zachary when he
would return. there were two
dozen men here. approximately
twice as many as he and his own
crew. if it came TO trouble.
An hour before, Valse had been
intending to pay his own crew of
by the next day, to let them rest
up a few days and then hit the
trail back again. That was what
they had been expecting. the
agreement at the start Of the
drive.
But now he'd be in no hurry to
let them go. And however anx-
ious some of them might be tc
get home again, they'd stick tc
the last man if he asked them to
Just SO long as there was any
prospect of trouble. There was
comfort in that knowledge.
Rudd's crew seemed to sense
the tension in these new arrivals
They remained where they were
but there was a suddenly watch
full air about them.
There was one good thing here
The place looked well kept UP
Zachary would see to that.
ValSe's eyes swept the others
Not familiar face among them
And then. as they came to a halt
| Rudd was introducing them.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-12-21

Chapter 8
u UDD was looking at him
N again. his gaze wandering on
to the cattle. Iinpatience showed
In his eyes.
@You cant keep those cattle
here" be repeated. IT won't do
SIN keepin' them right here. :
Valse assured him This IS my
land And. lie added Fneaningly,
with a glance at the dusty riders
clustered behind him, these are
nv crew
Doubt showed for 4 moment in
Rudd's face. as he took in the
look on the faces Of the dozen
men who had come up from
Texas. He knew the breed Of the
trail. and their fOndness for trOu-
BILE. And il was only too apparent
that they were ready to back
Valse in whatever move be made.
"Okay. If that's the way you
feel. he decided. Slut when
Zachary gets back thereh be
trouble.
shouldn't wonder II you're
right, Valse drawled. and at the
tone. Rudd looked at him ufeasily.
For lust q moment, that drawing
tone had sounded like Valse. and
il was q tone that had always
presaged trouble.
Irnpatience was strong In ValSe.
Much as he was changed. il
couldn't be that much. And swift
doubt had crept into his mind.
Arnain Zachary was not above
profiting by such a chance
Naturally. if the report came that
the owner of the Gun was dead,
and he was the heir. he'd take
over. But to persist in such g
story. after Valse's return-that
smacked of some hing else
Abruptly he set spurs to his
horse.
eFm going on in" he said. "Whc
of my old crews here?"
''Who?" Rudd swung his owr
horse alongside. while the two
crews followed. mutually wary
Nobody"
That was not surprising. Mel
Their Rudd nor Zachary would gel
on we'll with any men who hao
worked for him.
"But there's a couple men Of
my crew that I want you to see,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-12-21

@BoysS he said. alnok fsesf
You'll see somn critters -
into sight over the t
more behind them 19a E ~
Just turned hts herd iH 81 W
Gun--a bic trail heH4 Hss
lonnhorn&"
The interest q a. oas1
quickened sharply a feH
10 their feet hudf N1I >
hooking smile On his IaEa
"Iie's done n cl4irnn - -
a right 20. that he owns ~ sI44
He SAYS he's IEi1 NaHM ~
started the ranch. usna - EHA
Trib right well-~bat h2I4 ~
story. anyway. MASH H 80
Two men caunc forward = 80
command. lookinx sl.4IlF -
easy. little seIf.<uIA k
Both OF them were ranHles
strangers 70 Vaise. Mnfsh nW
sandy -haired man. With &41
trimmed in q neat foead
Huff. nearly bald. w4s lH8AA
solid. slow Of m0verunnA
Il wanted vou q utfal se2
boys" Rudd went On. tAT44 ~
Valse. "They both serves - &c
Union army. sanfe a. va fIan
TO have done. They hetN Ae#s
Valse in the army~am J Fz&t
boys?"
Huff nodded. Marsh suaka -
yeah. that's right - s4lNE
sWe both knew him.
"And you were beth ~ - 49,
tie where he was kllioA anAsfs
yeah Marsh axreea ssen
HUFF spoke heavily Ma M8
bury him." he added
@And YOU were hosh saee =
"Sure?" HUFF spat ~Ila - a.
lieutenant Wed been un4ts 49,
for six months
aAnd as / understsna e vea
both reported that - Y4aF 49,
perior officers nu44 a8A
''That's all. boys Two a4e $50
nesses, who saw Valne - 49,
helped bury him. That's s
Of proof. along wilt ne
Of the War Denaftmenl - 49,
lieve Il. even II wee faeAe - ~
acted or talked like Trih N4
which you DON'T"
CTe be eenttnneal
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-12-21
Your Horoscope

WEDNESDAY. DEC EMBER q,
1949-Today's native has a some
what lavish disposition which
may cause him trouble. The mind
seems to have considerable force
and there is a strong sense for a
direct and honest course; but
there is twist in the condition
which, under adverse aspects,
may overthrow all the benefit
accrued from honest and patient
effort.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12
SPANISH AND ENGLISH IDEALS

~ spain there are two agencies which
distribute news 20 the people of that
ssumtrs Both are government-controlle
ous - the official agency. EFE. stemming
fruni thr Falange. and the other is new
euhural service, an Off-shOt of the For
s.wn Ministry.
The purpose Of the new service, which
hns established offices in Mexico and Ar
fsntlna i b. keep Spanish-speaking peo-
pie mutually informed by providing a
spaulsh-language eoverage to compete
vita thr news services offered to Latin
AfnwFira by American, French and British
mess agencies
spain thus seeks 10 intensity the cul-
fnral attachment Of all Spanish-speaking
peoples aud 90 awaken mutual racial and
apFitual Interests throughout the world.
rhis h n laudable purpose in the eyes Of
spanish people and there is no particular
fru son for the people Of other countries to
have any objections.
Meanwhile however, there is like
wise no reason for other peoples to object
-e~-shs effort Of English-speaking peoples
~asseducate the world as to the freedoms
= hAeh have come down in large part from
" Anglo-Saxon customs There is no reason
. Joe other nations or other peoples to take
[. affenae 90 the effort of English-speaking
rTTrlea 10 persuade the world that free
stsgs 1T speech. freedom of religious wor-
= EAAA, popular self-government and trial
s@svw1uFy represent the minimum of inalen-
shls rights which should belong to all peo-
plies everywhere.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12
BOYS WHO CANNOT BE PRESIDENT

There was day when every little
American boy was advised that he might,
some day in the future, become President
of the United States.
This is no longer fact. There are
millions of Americans who have no chance
whatever of becoming President. So, it
might be just as we'll, in the interest of
truth, not to fool the present generation
of youngsters.
1t is generally accepted that no man
can be elected to the Presidency who has
offended any political minority group. At
the present time, the politicians do not
believe that Catholic can be elected
President or that any resident of the
Southern States, whether white or black,
stands chance to be President.
In the development of politics in the
United States, the list could be extended.
1t is rapidly becoming necessary for a
boy to be born in one of the larger states
of the Union to have chance of Win
ming Presidential nomination, much less
the election itself.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12
HOW TO INFLUENCE CHILDREN

- Mothers and fathers of Key West
. often wonder whether certain activity of
. thcir young sons and daughters is exactly
she wise thing for young people.
The anxiety Of parents about the con-
du,t 81 their children il understandable.
Naturally. they are sincerely concerned.
They want their boys and girls to grow
: into fine men and women.
There is way in which parents can
) infiuencc the conduct of their children. 1t
. not by denouncing their customs or
! punishng the young people. After all,
: growing boys and girls require some form
!. IT amusement and social life. II is natural
Scr them to congregate together. If par
snts dislike current activities, it might be
good idea for parents to provide other
. activity.
: Before older people complain of
swhat Younger people are doing it be-
h""yes them Ia bestir themselves and see
/. " bat they are doing for the boys and the
@rirls
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12
DEPENDS UPON OUR SPIRIT

The permanent and profitablesde
velopment of any community, including
Key West, depends upon the spirit of its
citizens and the utilization of local re-
sources, of money, materials and intell-
gence. mr. au'
Contrary to much present-day thought,
our development does not depend upon
the amount of state money spent in our
vicinity or the amount of Federal cash
that can be sucked in. These funds may
provide squirt but if their acceptance in
wolves surrender of local spirit, the final
plight of the municipality may be worse
than before the money arrived.
We are not saying that we should
fOrego all of the advantages that come
from outside sources. We suggest, how
ever, that, very often, the time and energy
expended in seeking outside aid could eff
feet substantial development. Moreover,
a city or town grows through the initia-
tive and ability of it's people and no tenn
porary advantage is worth sacrificing
these attributes.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12
THE LEADINc'KdtE :

Spasmodic tits against gambling has
Pensacola When The Citizen published
an editorial few weeks ago about the
flare-up against gambling, it was pre-
dicted that it would require only few
days for the drive in Miami to die out.
That prediction has turned out to be
true. For a few days it appeared that the
lid would remain clamped down in Miami.
Each succeeding day the lid came up a
little higher until now gambling is back in
its stride in Miami and its vicinity.
However, Pensacola has kept up its
drive against gambling since a grand jury
charged that Is clubs and 10 night spots
were in full swing, from dice throwing to
the whirring of the roulette wheel
Besides Pensacola has turned out to
be tough. No petty fines of 500 or $3.50 at
the most were imposed Pensacola judges,
instead, imposed fines ranging from
$1,000 to $4,000. In addition, the fined de-
PENDANTS were placed on probation rang
ing from four to six years.
VIII gamDllng be killed IN PENSACOLA!
No more so than it has been killed in
hundreds Of cities in the United States,
where, in some instances, fines even high
er than those in Pensacola were imposed
on convicted gamblers.
New York City, for instance, has re-
current drives against gambling, of a pat
tern similar to those in Miami and Chicago.
What looks like righteous Indignation per-
vades the police and sheriffs forces, but
that reaction is superficial and aimed at
placating that part of the public that is
sincerely opposed to gambling.
One reason why it is so hard to control
gambling in the United States is the polti-
cal set-up, in which money plays the lead
ing role among grating public officials.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12
BY ROBERT SIDNEY D0WEN

, "He was dead before he was
dumped in the river" he said, as
though reciting something from
memory. Then, pointing, THAT
lump on his head he got either
before or after he was scragged.
The Doc thinks before. Split Sec
onds before"
My jaw had dropped, so l lifted
It up and swallowed hard.
"Scragged?" ] echoed. "You
mean p"
Il do, yes" he stepped on the
rest of my question. "Garroted by
fine steel wire. Right off the same
piece that finished DeFoe. Two Of
the crimped fl ends matched.
That's why l had the hunch you
could tell us who he was"
| didn't miss what he meant,
but l ignored it. At least for the
time being. / was too busy think
ing of other things. To have the
little runt, Maurice Cardeur, come
up dead like this knocked several
of my jigsaw puzzle pieces onto
the floor. Instead of feeling sorry
for the little guy. was sore at
him for having messed up the
parade but good.
Il could do with some fresh air.
Even the unfresh air you've got
down at Centre Street"
How was that?" he asked with
4 sharp look.
Your office, if you're not busy"
l said over my shoulder. Maybe
at this point it would help if we
had a little talk. If you're not too
busy"
l saw the start of a grin that
went racing across his lips just
before l turned my head front.
TOO busy?" he echoed. mot at
all, Barnes. Not at all. I'm never
too busy to talk things over with
YOU"
"ONE thing before we start.
~ Barnes" he said. fixing his
eyes on me from across the desk.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12
NVAM@eS'!A!!!||ue,l

, 1T this Il Just . fshina sFin -
you. forget ~ ] dent KRIS ~.
tenth Of what you know aAaa
this thing. And I'm ceftalnly =
telling you what little ] ~ MnsM
okay. go ahead"
Wrong, Bierman. wr0nn, -
sadly, and smiled that Way. -.
Frankly, what we bath kmmM
doesn't even add up g. ore teNsA
Anyway, 10 sets llke that o. m
who do you think acfagNed -.
Foe and CardeuF"
.who do you think he 80
right back.
/ hunched my shoul3efh -
palm upped my hands
See what ] mean ] Eala r.
truth is. we both knoN tlasa -
from nothing"
He looked a me . long 49,
Not sore like. nor happy hMa
either.
"Td like 10 have q nlbls hsses
he presently sd fatty. -
make you put your hand "a IA
And l would. ! dsiinNefa
would" I told him brightly Ihea
getting really serious, faefe )
one thing | would itee. tlsuaRA
Lieutenant.
In a flash his face VAS 81 aeaFn
and contempt
II thought sol" be barkea a.
the answer Is not"
"Okay. Okay," eo0thed ia
'"rhen III just have % hna aaa
some other way. ! hupe
"All right. all right, he arsNlm4
Were both Just wasting tlfne IL
this kind of chlt-chat I knoN yua
know more than We do u Gas -
other reason than that yuu'fw in .
position 90 know mere ttuweRwf.
the big thing Is 10 break lhee4
two killings. IL you can % a -.
fore we do, at least tire l0h "a Ia
be done. Okay. what "a 4 80
wantg And when yuu tell ne, lm
going to ask Why"
lTo be csnafaaeGl
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12

Chapter II

Chapter II
WHEN climbed out of my
w taxi Bierman was waiting fol
me. And so was the ever present
Sergeant Golf. l went over tc
them quickly, a dozen questions
battling to get off my tongue first
What, gives?" was what l f.
nally demanded.
Bierman shrugged, and started
up the steps,. j..
-. 81 would like to know that very
much" he said bluntly. Then, with
a. side glance couldn't miss, or
misconstrue either. he added, "I'm
hoping you can tell me-"
The lad in charge knew Bier
man and Golf of course, and nod
ded a greeting.
"The same guy, Lieutenant"
he asked Bierman.
Bierman nodded, and we all
moved along the chilly room. The
lad IN charge stopped in front of
one of those cabinet combinations.
and then pulled out the slab. Then
he pulled back the sheet.
If you've ever seen a dead man
who has been IN the water for a
while, then you know exactly
what I looked at when I took a
look.
Ellis name is Maurice Cardeur.
What's the story, anyway"
"A police boat fished lin out
of the Hudson. off Ninety-sixth, -
he said. EARLY this morning"
"Yes?" murmured, and waited.
He guessed what l was thinking
in back of that, and gave a little
Shrug.
"The routine check by us got
my interest,"" he said.
you said you didn't play games
in here, and neither do l." l said.
Il could have bluffed a lie, but
didn't. Why did the routine check
get your interest, Lieutenant"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12
TODAY'S
ANNIVERSARIES
know hmerica)

1737-John Hancock, Boston
merchant, patriot, first signer of
the Declaration of Independence,
born Braintrie, Mass. Died Oct.
8, 1898.
1820-Caroline M. S. Sever
ance, Cleveland, Boston and Los
Angeles founder of Women's
clubs, born Canandaigua, N. Y.
Died Nov. 10, 1914.
lS37-Thomas Moran, famed
American artist, born in Eng
land. Died Aug. &c, 1926.
1849-QOO years ago. Henry A.
Hazen, noted u. S. Weather Bu-
reau meterologist and forecaster
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12
THE KEY WEST CITIZEN
Your HOROSCOPE

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY IL,
l948-You who are born this day
are endowed with much defini-
ton of purpose and are capable
arduous labors. Do not allow
your sympathetics too much
prominence. There is a grain of
musician in this position and
authorship may be easy of at
tainment.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12

of his day, born in India (of Con-
gregational missionary parents).
Died Jan. 20, 1900.
1856-John Singer Sargent,
World-famed artist. born IN Italy
(of American parents). Died IN
London, April Is, 1925.
1876-Jack London, popular
novelist, born San Francisco. Died
Nov. %, 1915.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12

Notice Of Intention. to MAKE Appii-
cation for Final Discharge
IPrObate Law 1880
IN COURT OF THEY COC<TV
judge. MONROE COUNTY.
STATE OF FLORIDA.
IN PROBATE.
In re the Estate of
MABEL Il. NEFF,
Deceased.
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice Us hereby given that ED
r. NEFF filed his final report as
Executor of the estate of MABEL
H. NEFF, deceased: that he has
filed his petition for final dis
charge, and that he will apply to
the Honorable Raymond r. Lord,
County Judge of Monroe County,
Florida. on the 18th day of January.
1919, for approval of same and for
final discharge as Executor of the
estate Of Mabel Il. Neff, deceased,
on this 21st day of December 194S.
(SD) ED II. NEFF,
Executor of the estate of
Mabel Is. Neff,
Deceased.
dec. 92-29, 1913: jan.51 ~, 1919.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12

Members of the Housing Au-
thority of Key West, of which
Fred ]. Dion is chairman, held a
meeting last night and decided to
seek assistance from the city
councils budget board. In COM
munication to the council, the
housing authority said, that the
construction of houses in Key
West depended in a measure on
the aid that would be. received
from the city.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12

Judge Raymond R. Lord last
night addressed the county COM
missioners regarding an applica-
ton by Charles TOPPING, to con-
struct a light and power plant at
Marathon. Mr.. Topping wanted
an exclusive franchise, but the
board refused to grant fran
chise of that nature, though. it
was explained that the one to be
offered would be adequate in ev-
cry way.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCtIT
IN AND FOR MONROE COZ >Tl
FLORIDA. IN CHANCERl.

No. 1l-6S3.
JOSEPH W. BROOKS, JR.,
Plaintiff,
VS..
CORNELIA CLAYTON BROOKS,
Defendant
TO: Cornelia Clayton Brooks.
300 East Main Street,
Wayne shore, PENNSYLVANIA.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
-" You are hereby notified TO file
your appearance in the above styled
cause FOR divorce on or before the
18th day of February, 1919; other
wise a decree pro cOnfessn Will be
entered against YOU.
DATED at Key West. Florida
this 4th day of January, 1919.
(SISAI0-r,.- .. EARL r. ADAMS,
Clerk of the CircHit Court.
- BY ifsdl IA the an rIN01 tas".
Deputy clerk.
RILEY & DRESSLER.
1880 SeybOld Building,
Miami, Florida.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
jan.j-l2-l9-26.l9 1919.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12

Junior Senior. High School
PTA held a meeting yesterday
afternoon, at which Mrs. Sarah
Watson said that arrangements
were being made for a rummage
sale to be held on January Is.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12

Thin hamburger patties may be
broiled below moderate heat; dot
with butter and season with salt
and pepper just before serving
Thin raw onion rings or cucum-
Der relish are a delicious accom-
paniment to these patties.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12

Can anybody explain why business
man gives politician Available gift or
lends him a sum of money with the UNDER
standing that the politician. disregard the
loan? Oh, politics! What crimes are COM
mitted in thy name
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
FINAL DISCHARGE

TE-N4EH ~ IT
Notice is hereby given to all whom
it may concern that Leo Malcolm
Pierce, as Executor of the Last
Will and Testament of Margaret j..
Pierce, also sometimes known as
Margaret Jane Pierce, deceased, has
filed with the honorable Raymond
r. Lord, County Judge in and for
Monroe County, Florida, his Final
Report and has made application
for his discharge as such Executor.
Dated this 2Sth day of Decem-
Der, A. n. 194S.
esd Leo Malcolm Pierce,
AS Executor of the Last viii and
Testament of Margaret j. Pierce,
also sometimes known as Mar
garet Jane Pierce, deceased.
W. CURRY HARRIS,
Attorney for Executor.
dee 20, 1913, jan.5-12-l 1919
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12

Today The Citizen says in? an
editorial paragraph: - .:.,
"The grandest vision some men
have is a mental picture of them
selves" A;.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12

Owls range ~ sig" fruFn tams
elf owls about the siaf "a ;
sparrow. Ia horn and emels awh
which are two feet oF Hgurs -
length.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12

Key West Junior Chamber of
Commerce will give jitterbug
dance in the Havana Madrid on
January q. Mrs. Eva Warner
will be in charge of the program.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1949-01-12
HISTORIC SPOT

Editor, The Citizen:0
Key West is a perfect winter
resort; or nearly so, but i think
an important item. has been over.
looked 't'..{a f'.l%f.It 3 r -
Jefferson is aam@st inters
esting as. we'll AS historical" spot
! but there is, no way sof reaching
! it. ne believe. if eNcursionss were
run to this old. fortifiiatian, from
time to time, it would add a great
attraction to this city and would
pay a handsome dividend to
those who had enterprise enough
to operate it. =,
J. I. MccAFEREL.
Key West, Fla,
Jan. II, 1949.
600 1900
EDITORS NOTE: Mr.sMcCaf-
frey is an ex-mayor or Oswego,
N. Y, his term having expired
January 1st, 1949.) -,-..---~