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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23
PROCEEDINGS In
MURDER CASE
AT TALLAHASSEE
tBy Associated Press,

TALLAHASSEE, March 3d.
The next move in the case of John
j. Lamb, of Bradenton, convicted
of the murder of Harold p. Gates,
of Tampa, will probably come
from the attorney generals Of
flee here, it was indicated today
by Assistant Attorney General H.
E. Carter.
Attorneys employed by rela-
tives of Gates to assist in the pro-
secution, Herbert T. Phillips and
%. X. Reaves, of Tampa, were IN
conference with Judge Carter for
most of yesterday, and it was an
nounced later that motions in the
case are being prepared now for
submission to the supreme court.
Lamb was sentenced to life. The
supreme court, however, recently
withheld its mandate to the lower
court, affirming the sentence to
allow the convicted mans attor-
ney to ply for writ of coram
nobis. The case, which was to
have been brought before a .spe-
cial judge at Bradenton few
days ago was transferred to Tam
pa and from the latter place was
taken to the attorney generals of
flee here.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23
KEY WEST GETS
MUCH PUBLICITY
ISLAND CITY GIVEN coNsID-
ERABLE SPACE IN
MAGAZINE

The National Magazine fol
February contains large portion
devoted to Key West publicity,
Dirk P. DeYoung made several
visits to Key West, gathering
materials for articles in this pub
LEGATION, edited by Joe Mitchell
Chapple, Coral Gables lecturer.
Arthur NJ. Brown of the Gulf
Keys Realty Company has received
the following letter from Mr..
Chapple on the publicity given
in his magazine;
ut was a great pleasure to
meet you at the regatta yesterday,
and / was delighted to know that
you were pleased with the pub.
licity given Key West in the
February issue of the National
Magazine.
81 have notified them to send
you twenty-five copies and hope
you will receive them promptly.
"Come to Venetian Casino at
noon some day in Coral Gables
and hear the address that / am
giving in series of talks dis
cussing Florida.
with best regards, hoping some
day to see you at Key West.
Joe MITCHELL CHAPPLE."
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23
PERFECTING STRONG
POLITICAL MACHINE
nv As.ocIafea pre..A

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.
March 23.-Despite a split in the
Republican party of Florida,
Judge E. C. Davis, state chairman
of the organization and head of
the faction which was recognized
by the supreme court in 1918 as
the legal Republican party, an
nounced today that his forces are
perfecting strong political ma
chine and viii be represented by
full county and state tickets in
future elections.
A county convention in West
Palm Beach for nominating can
didates for the next election will
be announced in few days and
shortly following that statewide
convention for appointing con-
gressional and senatorial candi-
dates and for arranging poll of
the state to discuss plans for
campaigns to promote registration
of Republicans, will be held prob
ably at Orlando.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23
DRIVE in, BUT FAIL
I'm DRIVING OUT
aRy Asaoclated Pressl

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2S.-
Buster Keaton and Roscoe FATTY
Arbuckle, motion picture actors
and their wives, drove into the
Yosemite Valley as the seasons
first automobile visitors, but they
were unable to drive out again
says special dispatch to the Ex-
aminer. Guards were placed on
the road last night to prevent the
actors from passing.
Sergeant Thomas Radcliffe of
the San Quentin Prison road camp
ut South Fork, near MERGED, is out
of job because he let the movie
stars drive over roads on which
prisoners were working.
The rule is that automobiles
containing women cannot pass
prison road camps. This means
two weeks stay in Yosemite for
the quartet until the road is com
pieted, or a trip out by rail.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23
British Steamer Picks
Up Men Drifting
About In Cult Stream

Two men giving their names as
George Merrick and Carl Nc
Cloud were picked up at sea by
British vessel after drifting
about in the gulf for some time
in small launch leaving out of
Miami.
Engine trouble was given as
the cause Of the launch being rem
dered helpless, the men being put
off near the reef last night from
the steamer rowing into south
beach in a small boat provided.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23
SUBMITS LETTER
ON LAW BREAKERS
I'm PHILADELPHIA
(Ry Asxaciafed Pre.nl

HARRISBURG. Pa, March %.
Pinchot today made
public letter to Secretary of the
Treasury Mellon accompanying a
list of what he termed 'law
breakers in Philadelphia who are
now withdrawing alcohol under
federal permits. The governor
did not make public the list but
said it contained the names of 81
manufacturers and of ten dis
tillers and others.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23
ARRESTS MADE FOR
INDECENT EXPOSURE

PALM BEACH, March 3D.
First scalps were taken yesterday
afternoon by Palm Beach police
in their drive against too much
display of feminine pulchritude at
Gus Beach and on the town
streets, when Officer L. A. But
tiers arrested Helen Ford and Julia
Brown on charges of indecent ex-
posture. The girls posted $15
bond for appearance before Judge
Donnelly at 8 o'clock. this after
noon.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23
NEW PRESIDENT OF
NASHVILLE RAILWAY
tRs asssciatea Pr~ssD

NASHVILLE. Tenn. March %.
James Brents Hill. heretofore
assistant 10 the president OF the
system. was today elected By the
board Of directors, president OF
the Nashville, Chattanooga and
St Louis Railway, 10 succeed
N.hitefoord R. Cole. lately elected
president Of the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23
WORLD NEWS IN BRIEF

(By Asseeiated Press)

(By Associated Press)
Foreign Minister Austen Cham
berIain absents himself from Lon
don cabinet meeting as decision is
made to let opposition take ag-
gressive in criticism of league ne
gotiations failure.
Flood in Oil City, Pa, recedes
after causing damage in millions;
guards patrol streets of darkened
city.
Secretary Mellon estimates
March income tax returns win ex-
coed by $2O.OOO,0O his original
$500, 900, 900 estimate.
Lock Ah-Tom, wealthy Chinese
known in New York and San Fran
cisco, spends last night in death
cell at Liverpool, England, before
execution for murder of his Welsh
wife and two daughters.
Attorneys say in New York
three witnesses can prove alibi for
Gerald Chapman, condemned to
death for Staying New Britain
Conn.,, policeman.
New York senate defeats, q to
Cd, bill fer state cooperation in
volstead enforcement.
Miss Mary E. Dillon, in private
life Mrs. Henry Farber, is elected
president of Brooklyn Boro Gas
Company.
Dean Christian M. Gauss, of
Princeton, asks federal aid in wip-
ing out dives near university; ten
men students are suspended at
Adrian College, Michigan. for TAX
ing liquor to sororiety dance.
Nine heat prostrations at Hous-
ton Texas, mercury goes to S2Na'
San Francisco, warmest March %
on record there.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23
ESCAPE BY USE OF
ROPES AND LADDERS
fny As.eelatea pre..,

MOUNT VERNON. Washing
ton, March 2s.-Thirty students
members of the glee club of
Washington State College, eseap.
ed by ropes. torn sheets and lad
ders as the Windsor Hotel burned
here today. One guest was re-
ported missing.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
MONROE County
cHAs. H. kETcHUM
FOR COUNTY SOLICITOR
J. r. BuSTo
FOR COUNTY SOLICITOR
7. S. CARO-
SECRETARY WILBUR
? ORDERS cOURTMARTIAL
ffsy A..oeiated Pre..l

WASHINGTON, March 2s.-
Secretary Wilbur today ordered a
courtmartial to try Col. Alexander
Williams of the Marine Corps, on
charges of drunkenness preferred
by Brig. Gen. Smedley Butler,
commanding the marine base at
San Diego, Cal
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23
GRANT REQUEST
tny Associated Pre..l

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, March
23.--The Florida Railroad Commits
sion today telegraphed officials of
five railroads entering the state
that request had been made with
that body for the publication of
summer excursion rates to Flor
ida, such as were in effect two
years ago, and which some states
of the union now enjoy annually.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23
Notes Of The Passing Day
light Shift On Steamer

Might Shift On Steamer
A night shift is now being
maintained on board the German
steamer Nordsee where the cargo
Of cement is being transferred to
a schooner for shipment to other
points.
Returns To Miami
Raymond r. Holton, employed
in the mechanical shops Of the
Florida East Coast Railway Com
pany at Miami, left last night en-
route to the Magic City following
a short sojourn in Key West.
Cuba To Tampa
The P. & o. steamship Cuba,
Captain w. NJ. White, will leave
tonight at 7:3O o'clock for Tam
pa. The steamer will return to
this port on Friday morning.
Girl Scouts To Meet
There will be meeting of
Troop 4, Girl Scouts, held on Fri
day afternoon at their head
quarters in the Scottish Rite Hall,
beginning at 5 o'clock, and a full
attendance of members is desired.
To Hold RehearsaI
All members of Troop No. d.
Boy Scouts, are requested to be
present at the High School Thurs
day evening at o'clock, for the
purpose of rehearsing for the en-
tertainment that will be put on at
8 o'clock by Troop No. A.
Due Here Today
The British steamer Gretaston
win arrive this afternoon en- route
to Tampa. It is reported by radio
to the Porter Dock Company that
the Gretaston has damaged en-
gines and viii stop off here for re-
pairs.
Reeeives Wire
A wire has been received by
Arthur NJ. Brown asking the
whereabouts Of the pleasure yacht
Chieftain. This boat was in port
last winter, and many attempts to
locate the boat have failed. Any
knowledge relative to the boat
can be communicated to Mr..
Brown of the Gulf Keys Realty
Company or j. Lavender of Pei
ham. n. X.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

No Sailing Tomorrow
7 The P. & o. Steamship Com
pany announces that there will be
no sailing from this port for Ha-
vana tomorrow wednesday,, and
no sailing from Havana for Key
West on Thursday.
concho Arrives Today
The Mallory steamship Concho,
Capt. Mcintosh, arrived in port
this morning at 5 o'clock from
Galveston en- route to. New York
with passengers and freight on
board.
Train Arrives At 11:40
The train arriving last night
reached the station at 11:40
o'clock, having number of pas
sengers on board. Many of those
arriving on the train remained
over in Key West for a visit of
several days.
San Jacinto Due Saturday
The Mallory steamship San
Jacinto will arrive in port on Sat
urday night from New York en-
route to Galveston. The vessel
is due to leave New York tomor-
row at noon.
Train Arrives On Time
The train arrived on schedule
time this morning, reaching the
station at $50 o'clock. There
were So passengers on board,
many Of whom were booked
through to Havana.
Yacht Leaves Today
The yacht Centaur, after short
stay at this port, left this morn
ing en- route to Long Key Fishing
Camp. The vessel returned to
this port yesterday afternoon
from Tortugas.
Schooner AT Dock
The four-masted schooner A.
Ernest Mills, was towed in from
the stream yesterday afternoon
by the tug Petrol of the Porter
Deck Company, and made fest
alongside the German steamer
Nordsee where thn ships load of
cement is now being transferred
to the schooner for shipment to
points up the coast.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23
RESTS WITH GOVERNOR
fBy A.sociated Pre..,

TALLAHASSEE, March 23.-
Whether a special session of the
Florida legislature will be called
to- validate road and bridge dis
trict bonds of the state rested to-
day with Gov. John w. Martin.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23
HORTICULTURIST
DIES in ATLANTA

ATLANTA, Ca, March "a
Henry Alison Wartmann, horti-
culturist of 0cala, Fla, died here
today at the home of his sister,
Mrs. E. H. Com. He is survived
by widow and three little girls.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

Willard Gibson was included in
the arrivals here yesterday after
noon over the Flagler System from
a short visit to points up the East
Coast. Mr. Gibson is in charge
Of The information booth at Trum-
DO Island during the absence of
Sidney Thompson, who left this
morning on trip to Matecumbe.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

An exploring party found a de-
sert Russian tribe who had never
heard Of the world war, the cars
death CT the soviet government.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

Special sale on galvanized water
pals, galvanized wash tubs. Al
eurss Hardware Store. TOO Du-
val street. mares- .
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

Dan Pearson. 81. of Sioux City
has spent about eight hours a day
for the past IL years playing soli-
taire.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23
Schooner At Dock
Personal Mention

Al. H. McInnis, chief deputy
sheriff Of Monroe County, who had
been on short business visit tc
Miami, returned to the city on the
morning train.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

Unable to secure her parents
consent, Miss Ethel Petts of
Southend, Eng, secured court
decree permitting her to get mar
ried.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

A. H. Fuller, formerly connect
ed with the Florida East Coast
Railway Company at Key West
was included in the arrivals here
this morning over the Flaglcr Sys.
tenn.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

John Russell, who formerly con-
Quoted barber shop in this city.
but who Is now making his resi-
dence In Miami, was included in
the recent arrivals in Key West
for q few days visit.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

You Know q Tonic Ii Coed
when II makes you eat Iike q hhnary
boy and brings back the color to your
cheeks. You can soon feel the
Strengthening. Invieofatine Effecf Of
GROVES TASTELESS CHILL 7uNlC
Soc
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

A. w. Tompkins, business man
of jacksonville, who had been
spending several days visit in Key
West, was passenger leaving on
the morning train en- route to his
home.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

Mrs. Elizabeth ElIiott-Lynn will
make flight of 1000 miles over
England in her own airplane.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to tender our sincere
thanks to all who so kindly ren-
dered assistance during our recent
bereavement.
MRS. w. j. PHELAN.
MISS KITTY PHELAN.
CAPT. J. j. PHELAN.
mar 23-1t
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Roberts
were included in the arrivals here
yesterday over the East Coast
and will spend several weeks visit
In the Island City. Mr.. Roberts
is brother of Abbey Roberts.
veteran baseball catcher of Key
West, who IS now making his home
in Miami. Mrs. Roberts was for.
merly Miss Estelle Baker of this
city.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

Albert Henson Of Chicago alb
systematically took one puff of a
cigarette in a courtroom and was
fined SIS for contempt.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

Elmer Hasten Of Chicago failed
70 make a payment Of aIimony 10
his wife, bat sent her a valuable
wolf hound instead 81 money
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

Miss Lucille Lowe was among
the passengers leaving on the
morning train for Miami where
she win remain for the next sew
eral weeks visiting relatives and
friends.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

Cub. a 6-year-old dog, hiked
loo miles from Georgia to his
home in Battle Greek, Mich, after
being lost by ]. F. Kerr while tour
ing the South.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

Mrs. Alfred fIiggs, who had
been spending several weeks visit
at Miami and other points, return
ed to the city yesterday afternoon
over the Flagler System.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

Mervil Rosam was among the
passengers leaving on the morning
train for Miami and other points
up the East Coast, where he will
spend several days visit.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

While riding on = train from
Chicago 10 Milwaukee, G. L Por-
ter was swindied out of 3. ZOO
By three fellow passengers. who
escaped.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

Francis Meade, a I4-year-oid
girl who fen from q speeding traiF
near Keokak. Ia. without injury.
said she enjoyed the experience
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

It is estimated that about $780,
600 persons who formerly paid in
come tax viii be exempt under the
new law.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

Harry Loxton of Hammond
Ind. tried to commit suicide by
swallowing his tie pin. when ar
rested for drunkenness, but an
immediate operation saved his life
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23
INTERESTING NOTES

Eddie Plank, famed pitcher who
retired from the Athletics in 1917,
died of paralysis at the age of 81.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

Few European telephone ex-
changes give day and night ser.
vice and many are closed during
the midday lunch hour.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

Captain George A. Johnson, who
had been spending a few days
business visit in Key West, was q
passenger leaving on the morning
train for Miami, where he is now
making his residence.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

Mrs. Lille Gwynn, who had been
spending several weeks visit in
Miami and other points up the
East Coast, returned to the city
yesterday afternoon over the Flag
Ter System.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

Nine heat prostrations at Hous-
ton Texas, mercury goes to s2sa'
San Francisco, warmest March %
on record there.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-03-23

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Bruce Sawyer
we're included in the arrivals here
yesterday afternoon over the East
Coast from Miami, and will spend
several weeks visit in the Island
City.
Evening star., 1926-10-26

been prepared, designed to center at.
tention not upon memories of old bat.
ties that have made glorious the ira.
ditions Of the Navy, but upon the
busy. hustling merchant craft that
shuttle endlessly back and forth over
the sea lanes, intent upon missions
of peace and good will. For wherever
their humping screws churn. the
waters of the trade ports of the world
they carry the flag and it's renewed
pledge to mankind that America is
seeking its destiny through peace and
hard work and the friendly rivalries
Of commerce.
That is the purpose which will be
proclaimed again on Navy day by
men who have lived their lives on the
sea in peace and in war. At the
Evening star., 1926-10-26

sations when he was the first visitor
TO glimpse the top of the world at the
North Pole from a speeding airplane
just few months ago. Comdr
Rosendahl of the great non.military
airship Los Angeles will talk of the
Navy and commerce in the air as his
experience has taught him to look
into the future. Comdr Ellsberg will
recount the thrilling, gallant story of
the rescue from the depths of the sea
by Navy comrades of the dead Of the
sunken submarine S-51.
Out from all the other great radio
stations will go similar programs,
with the admiral of the sea fleets
taking their part. There will be no
part of the country overlooked; no
aspect of the subject unrepresented.
Evening star., 1926-10-26

ucts in which kerosene was used, and
which at the time Of sale contain less
than l per cent of naphtha. This
order was upheld in the lower courts.
In throwing out the company's
appeal, the Supreme Court also
denied the Government a cross.appeal
to bring up for review that part Of
the decision Of the lower courts which
required the trade commission to
specify the amount of naphtha which
the company would be required to
place in their products at the time Of
manufacture to continue the use Of
the designation "naphtha."
Evening star., 1926-10-26
Ships Well Distributed.

again.
Ships Well Distributed.
All along the tidewater frontiers of
America the blue-gray fighting ships
will be stationed to give a few out
Of the many millions of Americans an
opportunity to look them over for
themselves. But for the great bulk
Of the Nation the true meaning Of
the Navy and It's intimate relation
to the speeding liners and the dingy
cargo carriers OF commerce must be
told over the air by word of mouth.
The vast network Of the radio broad
cast system affords that opportunity.
The Navy's share in observance Of
the day necessarily will be largely
local, as It's activities are scattered
all along the coast lines.
This year the Importance Of the
merchant marine to the future eco
nomic independence Of our country
and its value as a vital element Of
national defense will be the subject
stressed" said the formal order is
sued to commanders by the Navy De-
partment. 1T is necessary that our
people realize that ships overseas are
but the continuation Of our railroads
and that the farmers and manufac-
turers are interested in the delivery Of
their goods under our own system
of transportation. This is to insure
a fair opportunity in the markets of
the world, both during peace and dur
ing time of world trouble
80 Stations i'm Chain.
From Washington the radio pro-
gram will go out through nearly 80
stations, carrying the story of the
Navy and the trade ships to the mii-
lions who live between the Mississippi
and the Atlantic. Secretary Wilbur
and President A. c. Dalton of the
Emergency Fleet Corporation will
share honors to bring both aspects of
the days significance clearly before
their hearers.
Other naval men of distinguished
accomplishments will also talk, how.
ever. to vary the radio bill Of fare.
Comdr. Byrd will recount his sen.
Evening star., 1926-10-26
TRADE COMMISSION
WINS COURT FIGHT
Supreme Tribunal Denies Relief to
Ohio Soap Manufacturers
in Advertising.
By the Associated Press.

oy tIe ASsOCIated Press.
Proctor & Gamble, the Ohio soap
manufacturers, yesterday were denied
relief by the Supreme Court from the
decision of the lower Federal courts.
holding that the company must revise
its advertising methods.
The courts action was a victory
for the Federal Trade Commission.
which had ordered the company to
cease using the word "naphtha' in
connection with soap and soan nrnd.
Evening star., 1926-10-26

It pays to read the want columns Of
The Star. Hundreds Of situations are
obtained through them.
Evening star., 1926-10-26

request Of the Navy League. senior
officers Of the Navy, grown gray in
service to the flag. will voice it to
countless radio listeners; men who
shape the laws in Washington will
reiterate it, and from Washington
itself Cabinet officers will say it
again.
Evening star., 1926-10-26
NATIONWIDE PROGRAM.

Navy League Prepares to Celebrate
Day.
BY the Associated Press.
All the romance and mystery Of the
open seas will be quickened with new
meaning for Americans when the Ma
tion pays its annual tribute to it's
sailor folk tomorrow in observing
Navy day.
Under leadership of the Navy
League nationwide program has