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take its place with the tn ngJ that
were, turning over its tasks to a
more modern, more versatile and
efficient printing machine that this
era of modern;ty demands.
Such IS the eterna. order of
things. First an ovation, then
commonplace and soon obsoietes
The b opnl OF youth, the prime of
manhood, then decline in years.
Mankind and machinery must each
see their day. serve their purpose
and pass away, their places to be
filed by res aud more efiicsent
creations of God and of man.
The Citizen has a new press, a
magnificent machine, but the pass
ing of the chammy old cylinder
leaves vast void in the breasts of
The printers where other people
have hearts.
The boys in the office uncover
ed Their heads in reverence to the
dear el5 cylinder as they gathered
around the fly sghen the final copy
OF the paper vas printed Saturday
afternoon, for they knew that The
Citizen Il would print again never
more.
a really pathetic scene this vas,
for three members of the present
force were connected with The
Citizen al that time and saw the
tssR wonderful. press print rs first
copy CT this newspaper 20 years
aga. l. B. 6riion, nov city cii-
to-, was then foreman OF the me-
ehAaisal department Percy Curry,
81 thss time carrier boy and devil,
has loEg z.Ece changed 10 the ex-
tent Of being carrier boy no more
and Is aow foreman of the meehaa-
seal department Jonah. The eolor-
e5 porter, vas present thea. had
been fer years before and wiii be
here for ages Esere.
These taree saw the hrzt and
last copies. Of The Citizen eome
from the precious old press. ard
laSs Saturday they &:Te-tionately
pinned gpsn iss faithful old breast
5 richly E4erised memoFy medal in
the foTEa Of . pretty p.2eaxd bear
ng the appropriate Inscription :
"Gene Eus Net Forgotten.
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DIFFERS WITH
ANDREWS RELATIVE
TO GENERAL INVESTI-I
CATION OF SUBJECT
fBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, March 2.-The
public has made up it's mind for
or against prohibition and a gen.
erai investigation of the subject
would have little effect in the opin-
ion of Secretary Mellon. He does
not share the belief of Assistant
Secretary Andrews, in charge of
prohibition enforcement, that an
inquiry by a presidential commits
sion would impress the people and
assist the dry forces.
Mr.. Andrews expressed the hope
that the inquiry begun yesterday
by the house alcoholic liquor traf-
fc committee would lead to a
recommendation for appointment
of the commission, but his superior
believes the public now knows the
facts concerning prohibition and
that 1t has access to all the in
formation which might be assem-
bled by any commission.
The prohibition enforcement
chef will be the first witness call
ed By the house committee, prob
ably next Monday, and Chairman
Hydson has indicated that the as
sistant sccretary's proposal for an
investigation may be adopted after
the committee has completed its
preliminary inquiry.
Wayne B. Wheeler, general
counsel for the anti-Saloon League,
would prefer that the committee
do what investigating Is decided
upon, rasher than leave it to a
presidential commission, "and this
Is all that will be done at this ses-
sion"
However, the senate judiciary
committee viii hear next Monday
the proposals of Senator Edge,
Republican, and Edwards, Demo
erat, New Jersey, and Bruce,
Democrat, Maryland. for amend
ment of the Volstead Act.
They viii request general pub
&c hearing by some committee on
the subject of enforcement.
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REDUCTION OF AUToMo-
BILE PASSENGER TAX
TO BECOME EFFECTIVE
MIDNIGHT MARCH 28
By Associated Pres.l

. WASHINGTON, March g.
With the time within which the
public must file its tax returns
rapidly expiring, treasury de-
partment experts are speeding up
the, drafting of regulations to
guide taxpayers.
As the first step, the new rev.
en1e law is declared effective as
of 1915 a. M, February 20, when
President Coolidge signed the
measure. The changed inheritance
tax rates also are effective as of
that hour, as are many other re-
pealcd or modified taxes, while the
income tax provisions are applic-
able to incomes of last year, on
which payments vii be made this
year.
Reduction of the automobile
passenger tax from to per cent
win become effective at midnight,
March 90, along with the increased
exemptions on admissions, which
thereafter viii include tickets Of
10 cents and less. On tha. date,
also, repeal of the stamp taxes on
deeds of conveyanees and custom
warehouse entries and Withdrawals
viii go into effect.
Repeal of the taxes on capital
stock, tobacco manufacturers,
brokers, bowling alleys, billiard
rooms, shooting galleries, riding
academies and automobiles for
hire viii become effective june 80.
The new act leaves room for a
more scientific tax measure, but
still promises q material contfibu-
ton to economic advancement, in
the opinion of John w. 0'Leary,
president Of the Chamber of Com-
mcrcc of the United States. In a
statement he expressed regret at
the livery undesirable increase in
the corporation income tax, as well
as the failure to eliminate the e.
tate tax
DIR. o'Leary warned that uaIess
the corporation tax is reduced
until 1t sccords more nearly with
the normal tax on individuals. :
which he placed at a minimum OF
5 per cent, ''the regrettable effects
of the high rate win continue to
be felt in the cost of living"
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RECEPTION LAST NIGHT
AT CASA MARINA IN
HONOR OF DlSTIN-
CUISHED VISITOR

Last night at the reception given
to Commodore and Mrs. w. j.
Corners at the Casa Marina Ho-
tel, at which there were about 200
present, an engraved silver cup
was presented the commodore in
honor of his express cruiser, w. j.
Conners Ill, having broken in the
afternoon the worlds speed record
in Key West harbor, for express
cruisers. The w. ]. Corners III
made a speed of 46.06 miles per
hour over mile course.
Malcolm Meacham, representing
the Key West Yacht Club, present
ed the cup and stated that the
record would hold because it had
been officially timed by C. F. Chap
man, secretary of American Power
Boat Association and editor of
Motor Boating.
The former record was held by
Cigarette, owned by Gordon Ham,
ersley, being 42 miles per hour.
Commodore Corners, upon re.
ceiving the cup, responded to a
general call for q speech, thank
cd the Key West Yacht Club for
the trophy and stated that so
anxious had he been to attempt to
break the record with his cruiser
in the Key West harbor that he
had had six new cylinders installed
in the boat in the morning, only
a few hours prior to the smashing
Of the record. and said that he
hoped next year to return with
three boats and again lower the
record for express cruisers by four
miles per hour.
approximately 200 guests were
present last evening at this dinner
in honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. Corners.
Commodore Conners took this
opportunity also to announce that
he had committed himself to q
subscription of one million dol
lars to company towards the
construction of the Over Sea
bridges.
Mr.. Conners. responding to the
presentation of the cup, stated
that he Considered Key West one
of the most hospitable places that
he had ever visited and that ns.
doubt that Key West would be
come one Of the largest cities in
the state. If not fhe largest, as
soon as tie road 10 the mainland
is completed He further stated
that he was ready to furnish Capt.
John J. Maher with a list of his
friends that he states he is sure
will como in on the proposition.
Ii IS Mr.. Copners' opinion that
when the franchise is granted for
the building 'of the bridges that
credentials should be presented the
county commissioners, showing
that the entire cost Of constrne-
ton is available with reputable
bank so that there viii be no
question about is completion.
Following. Mr.. Corners state
nent that he would subscribe one
million dollars, there was great
applause.
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BIRTHDAY OF
COL. THOMPSON
VISITOR CELEBRATES EVENT
TO-DAY IN ISLAND
CITY

Col. Robert Thompson's birth
day is being celebrated today. The
ships in the harbor are dressed
for the occasion, and many af-
fairs are being given in his honor.
Colonel Thompson entertained
with a luncheon on board his
hoaSehoat, the Everglades, at
noon today. The guest list in
claded the following:
Capt. and Mrs. Clark d.
Stearus, Mr.. and Mrs, Frank
Gray. Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Por-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. c. O. Stiilman
{ Toronto, Canada: Mrs. Snlith
of Toronto, Canada; Judge and
Mrs. jefferson b. Browne, Mr..
and Mrs. Raymond York. Mrs. A..
c. Thompson OF New York and
Miss Hilda Sykes.
Comm&adant aud Mrs. Stearns
will be at home from 1 10 6
o'clock this afternoon in order
that their friends may have the
opportunity to meet Colonel
Thompson.
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GOLF STARS ON
FISHING TRIP
NUMBER OF NOTED PLAYERS
ARE TAKEN OUT FOR
DAYS OUTING

A number of the noted golf
players of the country who are
guests of devotees of the tee in
Key West this week are out on
the sea enjoying a fine fishing
trip today. Isaac Walton" De-
merritt is ''ehaperoning" the party,
and that fact is sufficient assur-
anee that they will bring 'em in
by the wholesale tonight.
Those forming the fishing party
include c. A. w. Fox, Leewood
Country Club, Westchester coun-
ty. New York; Dick Nelson, In
dianapolis; Willie MaeFariane, u.
S. open champion, Hollywood
Harry Hampton, local pro, and
others.
Willie MaeFarlane is eager TO
land big sail fish to take back
with him to his home club at
Hollywood.
The whole party went out af-
ter big game fish this morning,
and with every prospect Of won
derful success.
On Wednesday. morning and
afternoon, there viii be some in
tereSting golf matches on the To-
cal links between pros and
amateurs that will be closely con
tested and will no doubt draw
large crowds Of enthusiastic fans.
There will be two sessions. one
in the morning and the other in
the afternoon.
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DANCE GIVEN AT
CASA MARINA
LAST EVENING
MR.. AND MRS. FRANK GRAY
or CHICAGO ( ENTERTAIN
AT HoSTELRY WITH DIM
kER DANCE

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gray of
Chicago entertained a number of
their friends last evening at the
Hotel Casa Marina with a dinner
dance.
The guests invited by the Grays
10 this delightful affair were:
Capt. and Mrs. Clark d. Stearns,
Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Johnson, Mr..
and Mrs. A. C. Elgin, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. p. Chase, Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Miller. Mr. and Mrs.
Shourds, Mrs. Navarro, Mrs. Har-
ris, Mira. w. NJ. White and Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Brown.
MrS. Gray, who is the sister of
Mrs. Stearns. has been the guest
for the past month OF Command
ant and Mrs. Stearns at the naval
station. They leave tomorrow
evening for Chicago. where they
viii make their home at the Edge
water Beach Hotel.
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Raymond H. Roberto
To Act As Substitute
Keeper AT Lighthouse

Raymond II. Roberts, who will
act as substitute keeper. left yes
tcrday for Fowey Rocks Lignt
Station in order TO allow Assist
ant Light Keeper Manuel Brost
TO take his regular leave.
These substitute keepers are
ased when necessary in order to
prevent delay IN the leave of the
regular personnel.
Jones A. Peryis will be trans
ferred as first assistant light
house keeper to this light stasion
and win report to Fowery Rocks
after the expiration Of bis quarter-
ly leave.
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Former Key Wester
ArriUes From Galueston
For Few Weeks Visit

Mrs. Cleyburn McCauley, of
Houston, Texas. arrived on the
S. S. Concho this morning from
Galveston, for a months visit with
Mrs. Ross C. Sawyer. Mrs. Nc
cauley viii be remembered as
Miss s;ybil Sawyer. of this city.
Mrs. William II. Reardon, of
Chicago. arrived this morning on
the S. S. Concho from Galveston.
and viii be the guest Of her sis
ter. Miss Lilly Sawyer, for an
extended visit. Mrs. Rcardon has
been the guest of Mrs. HcCaniey
in Houston, Texas, for the past
month.
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heso Yorkers Compose
Party How Registered
At Casa Marina

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Richard ard
Mr.. and Mrs caryi AIktr eous-
pose party from New Yofk CT
and North Shore Of Long lsiaed
registered at the Casa MafIna.
They wiIl remain Until the snd
Of this week.
c. w. Barron and bis grand
dabRhter. Miss Jane Bancroft are
xsiIi In the city on Mr.. Barrosas
yacht. Mary Louise seTri3 Mr.
and Mrs. Hugh Bancroft Isft for
Boston Sunday Di9h.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-02
Sheriff Garry Leaues
For Miami To Bring
Prisoner To Key West

Marcus Kohn. who Is wanted
by the sheriff of this county on
the charge of forgery. has been
apprehended in Miami according
20 a telegram received by Sheriff
Curry from Chief Of Detectives
Guy Reeves. Of the Magic City.
Sheriff Curry left this MORN
ing for Miami to bring Kohn to
this city for trial. They are ex-
peeted to arrive tomorrow.
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CONSTRUCTION WORK
SHOWS INCREASE

BAf sfsyfs1As BEACH, Fla. Mar.
2.-Wsth modification Of the rail
embargo and greater interest be-
ing shown in this section than
ever before, building permits for
this city sky-roeketed during
February 10 total of $558,so9,
il was announced TODAY.
February's figures show an In
crease Of s220.s25 over January,
when s333.s7 was permitted.
ard an increase Of s422,120 over
February 1925.
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MATERIAL CONTRIBUTION TO ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT
INDICATED IN PROVISIONS OF new REVENUE MEASURE
Treasury Department Experts Speed
Up Drafting of Rules for Guid-
ance of Taxpayers
MAKE SEARCH FOR
BANK ROBBERS
(By Associated Press)


HARTFORD. Ark, March
2.-Posses were searching the
hills and woodlands along
the Arkansas Oklahoma line
today for two men who yes
terday robbed the First Ma
tional Bank of Hartford of
$4,000. The men were
said to be armed and the
posse, assisted by officers
from Fort Smith, Ark, and
Potea, Okla, expected a
fight if the pair was round
ed up.
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". ]. COnners Makes Offer
To Subscribe One Million
Dollars for Road Bridges
TEACHES CHARLESTON
AT PALM BEACH
GBy Associated Prcssl

FALM bEAII1, Ia, IhdfcH a
1.-THE funniest sight in Palm
Beach" is now Frances Williams,
night club performer, described
the party in, which she taught
Otto Kahn, Franklin Simon, Ber-
nard Baruch and Jules Bache
how to do the Charleston.
The instructions were given at
the new home of Mrs. Vera
Brand. of New York. She had
Miss Williams and many chorus
girls on hand because the four
gentlemen had professed envy
because they could not Charles
ton.
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Secretary Mellon Claims
Public Is Quite Familiar
With Facts OfProhibitiOn
JUDGE IMPOSES
FINE ON SELF
(By Associated Pressl

IBy AsSoeIdLeu fTeSSI
PARAGOULD, Ark, Mar.
2.-P. NJ. CLANCY, police
judge, in court here yester-
day, fined himself So for
driving his automobile with
only one light burning in vio-
lation of the city's traffic
ordinance. DR.. HI. j. Green,
an alderman, was also fined
SIS on a similar charge.
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SWALLOWS TWO TEETH

EVANSTON, Ill.-Mrs. Cd T.
trude Emory swallowed two teeth
she knocked out by running into
a door in the dark.
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SAN CARLOS THEATRE

T0M0RR0w-sehastian Paals
and Georgetts D'L0rza in enter
tainment-
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ADJUSTMENTS
MONROE THEATRE

ToDAY-Fred Thompson IN
4 Tough Guy. Comedy. sfn
Bad
ToMoRR0w-Hogzn's Aflcy."
Also Mazie's Adventure" End.
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''Come back and swing some
more when / can be here to
swing with you. Don't be tinid
with that apple jack. Mr.. Green
way"
ST need It after the strain OF
expecting to be arrested. Why are
you being 50 nice TO us, Mr..
Smith,"
ITO be quite frank. 7 rather
like your looks. And was
young once, myself"
Smith excused himself for q
moment, and Derry took the OPP
portunity to say: "I suppose I
ought to go home" but she
sighed, involuntarily.
Where do you get that ought
to stuff?'
cit doesn't mean much" she
confessed.
That's better. I'm not feeling
ought-ish myself tonight. Home
is out. What then, Derry, darl-
ing?" He put his hand over hers.
Notwithstanding his effort at cas-
ualness in his manner, she could
feel the tremor in his fingers, and
in that moment she knew that he
was enslaved to her, plant to her
control; that she need have moth.
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By L. Lamar Matthews

WILMA and Nannette were
w spending the week out in
the country with their cousin.
Miss Annie was a lonesome, un-
attached member of the big fam
lily connection who loved young
people and loved to have them
around. That's why she had in
vited the daughters Of two of her
cousins to visit her.
Any little girl would have loved
to spend a little while in that rose
covered cottage, for it afforded all
sorts of opportunities for having
a good time. Naturally the two
children from the city were de-
lighted. Wilma said so. She told
her elderly cousin she liked to be
there. But Nannette took all the
favors for granted.
Upon entering a room Wilma
remained standing until Cousin
Annie was seated. Nannette
Topped down in the first chair
that seemed inviting. Wilma held
the door open for Cousin Annie to
walk through. It never occurred
10 Nannette to do so.
If there was a basket of sand
witches or other package to carry,
Wilma offered to take it. Nan
nette never gave such service a
thought.
When neighbours child,
younger than themselves, came
with his mother to pay Cousin
Annie a call. it was Wilma who
extrted herself to entertain the
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ner. to which Greenway added
the moderate contents of a flask.
IF you knew what this means
to mel" exclaimed the girl avidly.
Its like being swathed in warm,
perfumed blankets when one has
been out in the cold so long that
ones forgotten what it's like to
be warm"
when will you do it again?'
ooh. don't know"
Derry! Pleasew His hand,
strong, nervous, virile, enclosed
hers. There was that in the touch
which stirred a trouble within
her, put her to her defense.
Don't do that"
''Why, don't you like it,"
Yes. that's why" she said.
Both laughed.
''Well, that's a reason he ad.
mitted.
He withdrew his hand. But
this. she knew. was only a post
ponement. What she had said
was more than an admission; it
was an invitation. She thought
of the long, close, dark ride home.
Was she beginning to be in love
with him?
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Story of Washington Girl Who.
Dared All for Lone and Freedom

lieve it! "Oh, Nina-win -"
Nina went East In September.
Beginning the long trip to Spain.
"And a good job she went, %
said Sloan, who apparently had
known Eina's story all along.
you can't buck that sort Of
thing"
What sort Of thing, Sloan?"
"Oh. love-caring for each
other, needing to be together.
Haven't you seen how she's been
losing her beauty. growing thin
and colorless-"
yes"
"Well-let that be q lesson to
your
"But I don't need Q lesson"
she cried, smiling up into his
eyes, her cheeks pink with excite
ment. the excitement Of making
the first big decision in her life.
She was going home early to-
night to finish her packing, and
Sloan would meet her before
work in the morning to carry
her bags out to the little apart
ment on the roof.
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Courtesy Brings It's OWn ReWard

shippers bowed their heads, and
followed the words Of the songs
in the hynnals as best she could.
She was unfamiliar with the
service, but she maintained an
air OF reverence. Nanette rustled
around the pew; looked at the
congregation: stared in wonder
at the unfamiliar robes Of the
minister, and whispered at inter.
walls during the service. Cousin
Annie looked annoyed, but being
gentle. hospitable she was. she
refrainsd from reproving her.
But the next time Cousin Annie
yearned for youthful companion
ship, Wilma was invited out for
the week, and Nanette was not
included in the invitation.
It is these small matters OF de-
portment-the marks of good
breeding and courtesy - that
place your child among the de-
sirables or the undesirables.
Wilma had not only been in
structed at home, but she had
been trained in matters OF cour-
tesy. Constant reminding and
never-failing example had fixed
the ideas so firmly in the child's
consciousness that it had become
second nature to observe them.
Nanette had simply been neg
lected at. home. She was neither
ill-natured nor churlish. She had
not been taught good manners
and she had no way of knowing
what was expected of her. And
so the child paid. Is your little
girl Wilma or a Nanette?
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"Just my thought.

Just my thought"
Greenway rose and looked po-
lite inquiry as a solidly built man
of 40 walked across to them. He
was Of sandy complexion, with
an unremarkable cast Of features,
except that there was something
Queerly distinctive about the play
of expression; due, perhaps. to
the pleasant irony Of the eyes,
which gave the impression OF hav.
ing observed much, Judged little:
and prejudiced nothing. He did
not at once notice Greenway ex.
cept by a vague smile, but ad-
dressed Derry.
II am very glad to see you.
Mrs. Greenway. My apologies for
not being here to welcome you"
There's some mistake" Green
way interposed. you're not Par
ker Smith,"
mo. I'm Preston Smith, very
much at Mrs. Greenway's service,
and yours. So far as know we
have no Parker Smith In the
Lombardy Club"
Greenway's imitation Of a gen
tIeman smitten with CONSERVATION
and regret was admirable. THE
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Administrative
which Mothers
Can Rely On

To DR.. w. B. Caldwell. Of Mon.
ticello. ILL.,, practicing physician
for Al years, it seemed cruel that
so many constipated infants and
children had to be kept stirred
up and half sick by taking ca.
thartic pills. tablets. salts, calomel
and nasty oils.
While he knew that constipation
was the cause of nearly all Chi.
dren's little ills. he constantly adj
vised mothers to give only a harm.
less laxative which would help to
establish natural bowel regularity"
In DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin
mothers have a regulating laxative
which they can depend upon when
ever child is constipated, bilious.
e@yerish or sick from q cold. indi.
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ing to fear from his strength
only from her own possible weak:
ness. The knowledge gave her
confidence, at the same time
sweeping her dangerously toward
him.
Il just want to go on" reck.
lessly.
Lets CO." he said. .
I'VE can't yet. We must make
our manner like nice. pretty chill:
dren to our kind friend who ID
giving this party"
Smith returned, bearing another
ambrosial flask.
you've certainly been q sport
about this" Bev said gracefully
81 hope I have q chance to even
up with you"
why. you have. II you feeI
that way"
Good business! Name it,
1.-THE crowd I was going @
town with have slipped me. Wera
you going in?''
eyes"
you're sure It would be per
fectly convenient"
Absolutely" declared Derry.
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