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AMERICA AT THE POLE

There is still good deal left of the old spirit
of adventure and discovery that opened up our
wonderful country. In 1909 Robert E. Peary af-
ter repeated explorations in the Arctic region, IN
which he encountered great hardships and suffer
ing, succeeded in reaching the North Pole, and
now again this spirit of adventure is repeated In
Lieut.. Commander Byrd and Pilot Lloyd Bennett,
who have flown at great hazard over these wild
and desoate territories, finally reaching the Pole,
where storm and peril await the daring explorer
1t is mans determination that not one square
mile of the earth's surface shall be left uncon-
quered and unexplored. Even if nature has estab-
lished the most frightful obstacles in the way, it
is mans purpose to subdue it all, and obtain what
ever benefits and resources can be had from all
portions of the earth's surface. 1t is too early to
say that all this territory is worthless desert
waste of ice. There may be secrets there which
will be of benefit to the race
Meanwhile such an exploit teaches young men
that there are great honors and possibly large re-
wards offered to those who endeavor to extend hui
man knowledge. Not many of them will go in for
polar exploration, but in many little known coun-
tries and in scientific investigation there is abund-
ant field as yet for the exploring spirit There are
great secrets of incalculable value to be discover
ed.
Many of these seekers will not get much
money reward out of their labors, but they have
the honor of the world as pioneers in the great
search for truth The same spirit that has carried
these daring aviators to the top of the world will
carry many of our American boys into the utmost
wilds Of the earhs surface, and into the most per-
plexng mysteries and battling enigmas OF the
scientific and spiritual world.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-18
INTEREST in CURRENT EVENTS

The American people soemnly told that
they must fit themselves for citizenship by study
ing current events, but frequently practical
plan is offered by which young people can be in
duced to form the habit of acquiring this essential
kind of information
The Brooklyn Eagle has developed plan for
inspiring school pupils with a desire for such in
telligence, through current events bee not I'M
like the spelling bees that made the old timers such
correct spoilers. For IL years that newspaper
has provided for such competitions among the
school pupils of its city, in which the contest
ants are asked questions regarding events and per-
sonaties of the present time Those who fail to
answer correctly have to retire from the contest.
after the old spelling match plan.
At The finals of the last bee few nights ago,
1000 people crowded into the auditorium, and
showed the same enthusiasm you would expect at
a football game. Winning contest in such an
atmosphere might seem as desirable to those young
sters as making home run or carrying the ball
over the goal line.
The contestants answered up WELL that for
the first time the long list of $50 questions gave
out, and they were not easier than formerly
Here are few typical queries from this list,
which would floor some of wise "Name
four nations that hold temporary seats in the
Council Of the League of Natons?", 'Who recently
resigned president of the Irish Republican
party?" How many years have the nations owing
us money been given to pay off?", "Why was the
Painleve government defeated, Name the, two
members of the Little Entente who funded their
debts to the United States last year"
Some of our wise men could not answer ques-
tons like these, and young people thus trained for
newspaper reading should make real voters in a
few years.
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sIMPLIFED SPELLING

The effort is being made to enlist the news
papers. in the campaign fer simplified spelling
promoted By the Simplified Spelling board of the
Mems Faculty club of Columbia university. 1t is
argued that newspapers would save two per cent
Of their space if they would adopt the spelling
favored by this board,
About coo American newspapers and maya
zines have accepted certain number Of spellings
advocated By this board and the total number of
words which according to these people should be
spelled in simpler way is 10000. This calls for
rather radical change in spelling habits Peo-
pie cling to the old spellings they learned in youth,
but most of these changes viii no doubt be gradual
ly adopted.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-18
SHOULD BE FLAGLER AVENUE

If the official name of the County Road is
not Flagler Avenue it ought to be. Great new
honors coming fast to Key West along this
eyer-lengthening thoroughfare There is grace and
Mr.. Flagler brought the Oversee Extension to this
Island City else the Oversee Highway would have
never been. No lasting nor delicate respect
could be paid Mr.. FIagIer's memory than to change
the name of the County Road from Flagler Street
to Flagler Avenue.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-18
DON'T OVERLOOK THIS

Foley & Co., 1886 Sheffield
Ave-, Chicago, value so highly the
medicinal qualities of Foley Pills,
a diuretic stimulant for the kid
neys, that they guarantee them to
give satisfaction or money re-
funded, Richard Bierly, 351 f..
Washington St, indianapolis, re-
lying on this guarantee, took Foley
Pills, and writes: "Just taking
one package convinced me. Any
body seeking relief from kidney
and bladder disorders will be help
ed by Foley Pills" Constantly
used over Is years. Good for men
and women alike. Ask for Foley
Pills. The Key West Drug Com
pany. may1 I'm
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DAILY LESSONS In
ENGLISH

By w. L. GORDON

Words often misuSed: Don't say
did you used to go there?" Say
did you go there formerly"
Often mispronounced: peculiar.
Pronounce the last SYLLABLE as
"yar" not as lar.
Often misspelled. creator. or,
not er.
synonyms; insinuation, intima-
ton, implication, suggestion, hint.
Word study: use a word three
times and it is yours" Let us in
crease our vocabulary by master
ing one word each day. Today's
word: Imperil; to place in danger;
ieopard'zc. "The whole industry
has been imperilled by this con-
dition."
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serinl Nn. n1sssa

Department of the Interior, IT, s.
Land office at Gainesville. Fla.
May 8. 1895.
NOTICE is hereby given that
Myrtle L. Sims, of Big Pine, Flor
ida. who. on August II. 1924. made
Homestead Entry. No. 0iSS35, for
Lot S. Section IA. Township GO s..
Range 20 L., Tallahassee Meridian,
has filed notice of intention to
make Communication Proof. to estab-
fish claim to the land above de-
scribed. before Clerk Circuit Court,
at Key West. Florida, on the cath
day Of June. 1926.
Claimant names as Witnesses
John J. Landers, of Big Pine,
Florida.
oscar w. Johnson. of Big Pine
Florida.
William H. Sands. of Big Pine.
Florida
Minnie L. Duke. of Big Pine. Flor
ida.
GEORGE c. GROIN.
may10-30t Register
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-18

one big department store in Jacksonville used
fourteen pages Of display advertising in last Sun
days Times Union and on Monday night the man
ager wrote the paper that the big advertisement
hadealready paid its way. There are still few
people who will repeat, parrotIike, the time-worn
expression advertising don't pay" but they are
just as much out of the picture Of today as the
man who declares that it is impossible for man
to ride through the air.-Leesburg Commercial.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-18

In an Ohio murder trial. OF no great i'm
portanee, subpoenas have been issued for as wit
case of a commonplace man, who killed MS wife
in fit Of rage and then confessed to the killing.
There is no doubt whatever to his guilt and little
as to his motive. Yet nearly 100 witnesses must
be dragged into court; the lawyers must indulge
in all the antics Of their legal sports the courts
time must be wasted; expenses must be piled upon
the taxpayers; the people must have their big sho~,
keeping the town upset for weeks, An English
so1rt would dispose Of that case quietly deeently
and Just in one day.--Miami Tribune
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-18
TIE CRIMINAL TWO PER CENT
(Fort Worth Star. telegram

Associated criminologists. after 10000 tests.
have arrived at the generalization that per cent
Of the people commit 90 per cent of the crimes.
Such a conclusion carries the eorolIary that il is
possible to ascertain within reasonable limits wheth
er or not an individual belongs to the criminal .
per cent without waiting for him 10 show i by
committing crime
We are not yet ready for it, but some day So
eial knowledge will make it rule to isolate posen
tal criminals before they become actual criminals
That, and The progress which viii continue to be
made i correcting mehtai attitudes and habits that
produce criminality, eventually viii dispose Of the
problem.
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serIaI No. o,sssa

Department of the Interior. H. s.
Land office at Gainesville. Fla.
May s, 1926.
NOTICE is hereby given that
Minnie L. Duke of Big Pine Flor
ida. who. on August 5. 1924. made
Homestead Entry. No. olSS39. for
Lots | aud =, Section Is, Township
Sc X. Range - T.. Tallahassee
Meridian. has filed notice Of inten-
ton to make Communication Proof
10 establish claim 10 the land above
described, before Clerk Circuit
Court. at Key West, Florida, on the
cath day of June, 1926.
Claimant names as Witnesses,
Ira r. Potts. Of Big Pine. Florida.
John j. Lauders, OF Big Pine.
Florida.
James L. johnson. of Big Pine,
Florida.
Myrtle l. Sims. OF Big Pine. Flor
ida.
GEORGE c. GROIN.
may o-Set Register.
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B'|ARR8!

Trying to look down upon those
above US is quite strain.
Some of the new spring hats look
almost good enough to eat
Speaking Scotch is much more
difficult than drinking II.
The man who slaps everyone on
the back eventually seems TO strike
II lucky ..
= Some men are so brave they viii
go and get married right while wo 3
men are buying spring clothes.
These are the days the golfers are
cut after the early brides.
copyright. 1926. NEA Service. IncI
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-18
GIVES PINT OF BLOOD

Thomas McDermott, aged 10,
while in a Chicago hospital with
broken leg, gave pint of his
blood for an emergency transfu-
sion to another patient.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-18
BY CHARLES P. STEWART

NEA Service Writer
War for any purpose shall :
Ee Illegal. and neither the
United States nor any state.
territory. association or person =
z subject to its jurisdiction shall
prepare for. declare. engage in .
% carry on war or other armed =
conflict expedition. invasion or I.
undertaking within or without :
= the United States. nor shall any
: funds be raised. appropriated or
expended for such purpose.
eee e
W. ASHINGTON-Senato Lynn J..
w Frazier Of North Dakota. who
proposes United States con.
stitut!onai amendment against war.
as set forth above. may be set down
safcIy as radical
Il isn't necessarily radical TO want
30 outlaw war
But Tor one country. ell by itself.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-18

while all these expeditions are starting out
to find the North Pole most Of US find that the
telephone pole out in front of the house here in
Key-west win do just as well.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-18

after the entire American continent Is cut up
int. houselots by the spectators, then we can
pump out the ocean and cut up the bed thereof
intoesubdivisions.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-18

The shortness Of skirts excites some protests,
but Hthe girls were told they were perfectly proper
theys might decide to engthen them.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-18
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

/. Water and Sewerage.
2. Road to the Mainland.
3. Comprehensive City Plan.
4. Hotels and Apartments.
5. Bathing Pavilion.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-18

"A large number of the American people are
perfectly willing to insure their buildings after
theys have had a fire.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-18

1T all right to insist that Europe pay its
debts but not many will want to go over there with
an army and collect the money.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-18
LOOK AND LEARN
BY A. c. GORDON

l. What is the most popular of
all flowers?
.. What colony first raised
military force to oppose English
Government?
8. What is the most celebrated
volcano in the world?
4. What city contains more
people to a square mile than any
other place in the world?
5. What president of the U. S.
was known as "Sir Veto?"
Answers 20 Yesterdays Questions:
1. Eleven.
>. The Sphynx.
;. Cuba.
{. Daniel Webster.
;. Lake Ontario.
ErEsms On Frrt--nue man SAYS
he had I'd over twenty years and
that vue lststtte Imperial Eczema
Remedy cured him. Druggists are
authorized 10 refund YOUR meney IL
a fails ADV.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-18
STEWARDS q
WASHINGTON LETTER137sV

in this turbulent world. 70 disarm
completely. forget what little It ever
did know about the military art and
prohibit itself from ever lifting a
hand In anger again--well. IL that
isn't radical suggestion. what Isl
CT SUPPOSE 1t does seem little
radical at first agreed Sena
tor Frazier. when I asked ham
il he didn't consider 1t so.
However. we all want to end
wars-aii except the profiteers. The
League of Nations and the World
Court don't seem likely to accom-.
plish IT, think this method will.
Only. somebody must make start.
We're as well situated to do II as
any country, and better than most.
Once we've taken the first step.
believe the others will follow suit.
Maybe the nations OF continental
Europe will have to have a general
agreement first. but we can act indie.
pendently and initiate the move.
ment''
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-18

1T is claimed that the American people should
'mpfoye their manners, but some haven't any to
improve
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-18

Cards of thanks resolutions of respect and obituary
notices other those which the may give as
matter news. Will be charged for at the rate or
seHts a line -,
Notice of church and society and all other enter;
ailments from which revenue is to be derived VIII
,e charged for at the rate of cents a line.
Fhe Citizen open forum and invites discussion
subjects of local general inter-
st. but It will publish anonymous communica-
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Let the Artman Press print it.
Evening star., 1926-09-23

THE difference in breakfast oats
4 is in their favor The price
mostly is the same.
Millions demand the Quaker brand
because Of lis toasty wonderful favor.
For favor IS the important point IN
food.
Some so years were spent perfect
ing that famous Quaker flavor Once
you taste it, you are spoiled for or
dinary oats
Quaker milling. too. retains much
OF the bulk Of oats And that
makes laxatiyes less often needed.
Protein. carbohydrates and vitamines
and bulk" are thus combined 10 make
Quaker Oats an excelIently balanced
xatiOn
get Quick Quaker (coots in 5 to 5
ninutes) Or Quaker Oats today at
your grocer. See how much finer to-
morrow breakfast wall be than today S.
Quaker Oats
Evening star., 1926-09-23

Tough, manager of the department of
manufacturers Of the United States
Chamber of Commerce, who extended
the courtesies of the chamber to the
members of the society, and said that
his organization would be glad to aid
the accountants as far as possible.
Additional annual reports We're
made at the meeting by the treasurer
of the society. James A. Councillor:
by the auditor, Lester A. Pratt: by
ID. w. Springer. chairman of the State
legislation committee, and by r. Cole.
man Andrews who reported on the
meeting Of the International Congress
OF Accountants in Amsterdam in July.
The representatives at the conyen-
ton are participating in an outing at
the Congressional Country Club this
afternoon. a dinner dance at Ward
man Park Hotel this evening, followed
by stag party in the hotel tonight
at / o'clock, rounds out the program
for today.
Business sessions are to be held to-
morrow morning and afternoon, with
q banquet in Wardman Park Hotel to
morrow night, Bishop James Il. Free
man is TO be the principal speaker at
the latter affair.
Evening star., 1926-09-23
YOUTH CONFESSES
IN MCPHERSON HOAX
Son of Mrs. Wiseman- -Slelaft
Also Admits Fraud in
Carmel Story,
Nv the Associated Prcss.

ny the Associated Press.
LOS ANG ELES, September %
Clarence Wiseman. I9year-old son Of
Mrs. Lorraine Wiseman- -Sielaff, who
confessed attempting 10 manufacture
testimony to support the Aimee Sem
pie Mcpherson kidnapping story, ad~
mtted TO District Attorney Asa ke$es
early today that he had been q plant
IN the alleged evidence fraud
Yot,ng Wispman said he had been
coached to tell newspaper men Of faF-
ing driven his mother to and from
Carmel, ocean resort, during the time
Kenneth @. Ormiston and nlySteEi~
o,ls woman companion occupied cot
tace there. The youth : testimony,
Keyes' assistants said. completed the
chain Of evidence III the Carmel angie
of the ease Witnesses in previous
Investigation testified that woman
resembling Mrs. Mcpherson occupied
"A Carmel cottage for 10 days shorty
after the evangelist disappeared last
May.
Keves also announced he probably
will call several Douglas, Ariz., police
officers and d nurse who treated Mrs.
Mcpherson at Il Douglas hospital
when she reappeared there. claiming
TO have escaped after being held cap
tive for five weeks. part Of the time
in an Arizona desert shack
Decision to call the Arizona wit
nesses extends the investigation 70 IN
clude virtually all those summoned IN
the second inquiry in which a grand
jury declined 10 return indictments.
Mrs. Mcpherson. her mother and five
others, incIuding Ormiston, are named
in complaints charging q conspiracy
to obStruct justice. 4 hearing is
scheduled for Monday,
Mrs. Mcpherson yesterday discussed
plans for Il relief fund to be used IN
defending herself. She suggested AZ
hours of fasting and prayer in her be-
half by the congregation OF Angeius
Tan1nle. where her followers have
been holding special services for sew
eral days.
Evening star., 1926-09-23
ACCOUNTANTS URGED
TO SEEK TAX CUTS
Lunsford, National President,
Favors Reduction Of Levies
on Corporations.

Accountants were called upon to do
their part In bringing about a reduc-
ton Of corporation taxes by Harry
z. Lunsford, president of the Ameri-
can Society Of Certified Public Ac-
countants, when he delivered his
annual report before that organiZa-
tion at session in the War1man
Park Hotel today.
Declaring that corporation taxes
are quite out Of line with taxes inn
posed on other business enterprise, ?"
Mr.. Lunsford stated that the accoun-
tants can do their part by bringing
the matter before business men and
associations. 1t is matter of regret,
he said, that Congress did not see fit
TO reduce such taxes. He asked that
the accountants mot overlook this
opportunity 10 render this desirable
public aid
Today's session. which marked the
formal opening of business sessions
of the fifth annual convention of the
society. was opened with invocation
BY Rev. DR. James Shera Montgomery,
chaplain Of the United States House
of Representatives The first speaker
on the program was E. w. McCul-
Evening star., 1926-09-23
z|RKLE TAKES OATH
AFTER z REFUSALS.
Kansas Midshipman Is Sworn
in as Ensign Following
Call on Wilbur.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press,
After changing his mind several
times, Midshipman Earl B. Zirkle of
Kansas was sworn In yesterday as an
ensign in the Navy lie first refused
the commission upon graduation from
the Naval Academy last June
Zirkle's action created an unprece-
dented situation in the Navy, He was
sent on a practice cruise as a midship-
man. returning from which he iudi.
Gated Willingness TO accept the com
mission.
Before the commission was deliver
eo, however. he again changed his
mind and refused it, FIe was sworn
in yesterday after a personal call on
Secretary Wilbur
The reasons for his indecision never
have been made matter Of official
record.
Zirkle was assigned to the battIeship
Evening star., 1926-09-23
New Reserve Officers.

Thomas r. Clark. 463 Luray nlace.
this city, has been commissioned by
the War Department a ma joi in the
Quartermaster Corps; Reverdy John.
SON, L. S. Patent Office, a second lieu.
tenant in the Coast Artillery. and
Jack J. Nichols. 1921 New Hamn.
shire avenue, a second lieutenant of
Infantry, all III the Reserve Corps of
the Army.
Evening star., 1926-09-23

ginning July / of next year. Under
the terms. of the contract with the
publishers, the State has the right
to extend the contract from time to
time, with the provision tnat If books
used in this State are sold in any
other State for a smaller price than
is charged in Virginia. the price for
the same books shall be reduced to
that level
The mea nirg of this is that hum
dreds Of thousands of dollars are
saved by extension of the old contract.
Evening star., 1926-09-23
Flies for Marriage License.

NEW YORK, September % Up
The romantic vision of the happy. ac-
cepted male flying" for a license be
came a reality when Lieut. T.. Elliott.
L. S. A, dropped In at City Hall to
day. He flew from 5eldCdee. where
he is stationed. (Time not given.1
Evening star., 1926-09-23

California. The agreement under
which nidshipmen enter Annapolis re-
quires them to serve as an officer for
two years before a resignation will be
considered. He viii take his place as
No. II among his classmates on the
official list as though there had been
no delay in his case.
Evening star., 1926-09-23
RENEW BOOK CONTRACT.
Virginia Officials Continue School
Agreement Four Years.
Special Dispatch to The star.

RICHMOND, Va, September o3.-
The Board of Education OF Virginia
has provided for a renewal of the
contract for school books for the
State for u period of four years, be-
Evening star., 1926-09-23

Tractors from America are taking
the places of portable engines III
Argentina.
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sextant." by which flyers can obtain
an artificial horizon and calculate
positions while flying. He also in.
vented sun compass and drift
calculator.
Cited During War
During the World War Byrd was
cited II times, four times for brav-
cry. and Congress passed a special
act. making him lieutenant. COM
/ ~ 'ider.
One Of tie biggest disappuintments
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PEN POINTERS
What this country needs is good
radio soprano.
A man in Iowa refuses to speak
to his wife for seven years. In some
families It would take that long to
get in a word.
Just wait until the sign.board men
hear that Byrd few to the north
pole
Austria lost the war, but the ten.
ants don't have to pay rent.
Mercury must be kin to gasoline,
They both 90 up at the same time.
Congress has bill 20 Danish alien)
bootleggers. Three cheers by the
American moonshiners!