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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-07
More Truth Than Poetry
BY JAMES j. MONTAGUE
SOMETHING ELSE TO WORRY


ABOUT
1t always eased our mind to feel
That wasp, unknown unmeasured
forces
Could summon giant suns to heel
And guide the planets in their
courses.
No orb veers off to left or right
Or ever breaks the ties that bind it;
we look for it tomorrow night,
And know exactly where to find it.
Excepting comets-now and then
These wildcats of the stellar spaces,
Though why is quite beyond our ken,
Turn up in unexpected places.
And one of them. long overdue,
Which toward some unknown spot
has scurried
Some private errand to pursue,
Has got us just a trifle worried.
Suppose, when it has started back,
1t makes a brave but vain en-
deavor
To find the old appointed track
That it should follow forth for
ever
Suppose our earth gets in its way
AS on it's wandering course it
dashes,
And it bumps into us some day
To shatter us to dust and ashes!
4
We are not easy to alright
BY earthly bugaboos-far from it,
And yet we lie awake at night
To think about this errant comet.
If it were only in the sky,
And visible, we shouldn't mind it
But it is lost, and that is why
We shan't be happy till they find it
VARIETY
The French cabinet seems to be
operated on the "wa1k right in and
turn right round and walk right out
again. period.
PROGRESS
Forts used to mark the advance Of
civilization. Now golf courses do.
POETIC JUSTICE
We hope the bandits put their
into the market before the
drop came.
Copyright, 1926, Bell Syndicate, Inc.)
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-07
BODY RECOVERED.
(By Dispatch A. p. Wirel

PHOENIX, April 6.-The body of
F. B. Wilson of Louisville, KY, who
was drowned last week when his
automobile was swept off the apron
of Gillespie dam. was found today by
Indian trailers seven miles below the
dam. Flood waters swept the car
off the apron. Mrs. Wilson and
young man passenger in the car,
were saved.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-07

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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-07
ABE MARTIN

No wonder anybuddy that's got as
much money invested in shoes am hose
as woman don't want t. stick
around home. TIL time T. clear your
throat is before you go in cafe.
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COMMENCEMENT
EXERCISES AT
San CARLOS
CONVENT STUDENTS RENDER
EXCELLENT MUSICAL PRO-
GRAM IN CONNECTION
WITH EVENTS LAST NIGHT

The ffty-seventh annual COM
mencement exercises of the Con-
vent of Mary Immaculate were
held last evening at the San Car
los Theatre, where large crowd
assembled for the occasion.
The graduating class num-
bered IL members, who were as
follows: Ligia G. Bravo, Anita M.
Caldwell, Dolores E. Cremata,
Catherine Haskins, Annie Con-
stance Kirchik, Celia Margarita
Lacedonia, Ella Rosalie Lounders,
Mary Louise Lee, Adalia G. Men
doza, Thelma Louise Page, Mary
Mizpah Perez, and Isabel M. Viii
dostegui.
There was an excellent musical
program rendered in connection
with the event, those taking part
being Mary Elizabeth Grillon,
Adalia Mendoza, Mizpah Berez,
and Catherine Haskins.
An address was made by Rev. P.
l. Marnane, S. j., in connection
with the comforting of the alum
nae medal for the highest average,
and all in attendance thoroughly
enjoyed the evenings program.
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COMPLE1EPLANS
FOR CLASS PLAY
EVENT TO BE PUT ON TO-
NIGHT AT HIGH
SCHOOL

Final arrangements have been
made for the Senior class play,
The Charm School," which will
be presented in the auditorium of
The Nom County High School,
commencing at 3 % clock tonight,
and the audience is promised an
evening of delightful entertain
ment.
From beginning to end "The
Charm School, is full of vivacity
of school life and is sure to please
people of all ages, men and wo-
men, boys and girls.
The play will be staged in three
acts, and each scene of the second
act will be longer than either the
first or third act.
Spicy specialties of song, dance
and orchestral selections will fol-
low the dropping of each curtain
to fill in the time required to
change stage settings. The pro-
ceeds of the play will be used in
the purchase of school equipment.
The advance sale of tickets in
dieates that every seat in the large
auditorium will be filled when the
curtain goes up at s o'clock this
evening.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-21
CHURCH MEETING
AT MEMPHIS IS
NOW ADJOURNED
TWENTIETH ouADRENnIAL
CONFERENCE TERMINATES
BUSINESS YESTERDAY AF.
TER LENGTHY SESSION

MEMPHIS, May 21. - The
twentieth quadrennial general
conference Of the Methodist Fps
copal Church. south, had pas sed
into history here today follow inx
adjournment sine die yesterday,
after i6 days. in which the prin-
eipal points at issue have been uni
hcation and the eyer-present fun
damentalist-modernist fight.
No really conclusive action was
taken on either of the major T..
sues before the conference. Both
sides in each controversy won
Skirmishes, but the main encounter
was side-stepped.
The question Of unifieation with
the northern church waa deferred.
and 50 Is a dead issue 30 far as
decision Is concerned for another
four years.
Only once in the course of the
conference sessions did the mod
srnist controversy, rs such, come
out for open consideration on the
conference floor. That vas when
Rev. Bascom Anthony. Thomas
VIE, Ca, offered q resolution cali
'ng upon all clergy Of the church
either TO accept verbatim the creed
81 the church Of get cut. that reso-
luton also passed into a four year
quieseence.
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CLEVELAND NILES
OUT FOR SHERIFF
WILL EQUALLY DIVIDE Of
FIcE FEES WITH WIDOW
OF ROLAND CURRY

| hereby announce my candidacy
for sheriff of Monroe county,
subject to the action of the June
Democratic primary. to fill out
the unexpired term of the late
Roland Curry.
Our lamented sheriff has too
recently departed this life for me
10 go into any details regarding
my fitness TO be his successor.
Furthermore, out of respect for
him, shall not conduct any cam
paign FOR the office.
One point alone wish to em-
phasize; In the event of my cleo
tion | shall share equally the fees
OF the office with the widow of
our late sheriff. Her half of the
fees viii not be touched by me.
An arrangement will be made with
Mr. u. Z, Filler. county clerk,
where By, on the payment of the
monthly fees 10 the sheriff's Of
flee. one-half will be given to Mrs.
Curry and the other half to me.
CLEVELAND NILES.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-21
Reception At First
Congregational Church
Parsonage Last Night

There was an enjoyable recep-
tion given last evening at the First
Congregational Church parsonage
by Rev. f.. f. Eldridge for the
members of the Choir following
the rehearsal held last evening.
The following were those pres
ent on the occasion Mesdames
F. II Ladd. Julia Russell, NJ. Cor
mack, Ella King. Katie Knight and
Vefnallis DiSegro; Mr.. and Mrs.
John Leach. Mrs. Henry Archer,
Mr. end Mrs Carlyle Roberts. Mr..
and Mrs r. NJ. Archer. Miss Grace
Baker; Messrs Paul Archer, Mer-
vim Archer. John Archer, Kimball
Curtis. Fred Knight and r. r..
Eldridge. -
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Key West Postal Clerks
Score High Mark In Tests
Conducted Here Yesterday
ONE HUNDRED PER
CENT Attained BY
TWO OF WORKERS
In EXAMINATION

Four clerical workers at the To-
cal postoffiee were highly compli-
mented by Mr.. Cassidy, from the
chief clerks office at Jackson
vile, upon the wonderfully fine
records made in the annual Flor
ida scheme distribution examina-
tion which he conducted here yes
terday afternoon.
OF the four clerks examined,
two scored a grade of 100 per
cent, with the other two coming
between 30 and 100. 1t is doubt
full if any other examination in
the state has resulted in grades
so nearly perfect
The examination papers were
graded by the representative of
the chief clerk as follows:
F. Bernard Roberts and A. G.
Sands, 100; ". W. Watkins. 99.89:
q. u. jerks, 1928.
There was separate examina
tion on functions. in which all
four Of the clerks mentioned
scored a full 100 per cent.
This Is the first time employees
Of the local office have scored
such, high grades. and 1t repre-
aents a lot of hard work on the
part of the participants. who merc
given four months in which %
prepare for the examination. tine
clerk was not ready for exanina-
tiom yesterday and will take the
test at another time.
Mr.. Cassidy. the examining
clerk. completed his annual tour
Of examinations with the tests
held here yesterday and left yes
terday afternoon for Havana on his
vacation.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-21
DIR. D. WILSON
DIES YESTERDAY
FUNERAL TO BE HELD AT
4 O'CLOCK THIS
AFTERNOON

DR.. Darius Wilson, age SO
years, died yesterday afternoon at
La Concha Hotel, where he had
been residing for some time. DR..
Wilson came to Key West over a
year ago, and had remained here
continuously all during that time.
The deceased was a retired prac-
ticing physician from Rochester,
N. W his wife having passed away
last August.
The funeral will be held here
this afternoon at o'clock, with
services to be conducted by Rev.
1. Munro, pastor of the First
Methodist Church.
DIR. Wilson made many friends
since his arrival in the Island
City, all of whom will learn of his
demise with keen regret.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-21
Senate Passes Civil
Service Pension Bill.
MEASURE WILL NOW co
TO CONFERENCE FOR
FURTHER DISCUSSION
OF MATER

According to news received to-
day in Associated Press dispatches
from Washington. the civil service
retirement bill was passed by the
Senate, carrying a maximum for
annuities of $1,000, in place of
the $1,000 approved by the house
and favored by the president.
In connection with this bill, rail-
way mail clerks will retire at 62
years of age, while clerks and
carriers in the postal service viii
have to reach the age of SIS, while
what is termed the office force
will be compelled to remain in the
service until reaching the age of
10 years.
The $1,000 measure was pass
ed by the house on May IL, which
as stated had the approval of the
president, while it is understood
that the $1,000 issue does not
meet with the approval of the
chief executive, which will natural.
ly carry the measure in conference
before further action is taken.
This bill has been one of long
standing in which considerable 49,
terest has been manifested by the
employees of the postal service.
all of whom are much pleased on
learning of the increase made in
the measure as passed by the SEN
ate at this time.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-21
Harry Gwynn Awarded Scavenger
Contract By Council Last Evening
ORDINANCE CREATING
CITY PLANNING COM
MISSION READ DURING
MEETING LAST NIGHT

At the regular meeting of the
City Council held last night, the
scavenger contract was awarded
to Harry Gwynn for period of
two years, Mr.. Gwynn's bid for
the service being the lowest one
received out Of four different bids
submitted. The bids received and
read were as follows: Harry
Gwynn, $4,000; Key West Tire
Company, by Roy Levin, $34,288;
T. A. Lumley, $35, 1000, and C. o.
Aekerman, $4,000. These figures
are based on one years service to
be rendered the city, while the
contract was let for a period of
two years, with the amounts stated
being per annum for the work
called for.
Mr. Gwynn's old contract with
the city expires on July /, at which
time the new contract automatic
cally goes into effect, with one adj
ditional truck to be added to the
equipment now in use.
The awarding of the scavenger
contract brought about consider
able discussion, as the council was
divided on the question of letting
a contract for the work, some ex-
pressing a desire to have the city
operate the scayenger department,
but on roll call it was ordered that
the contract be awarded to Mr..
Gwynn.
An ordinance creating a city
planning and zoning commission
was read at the meeting last night,
and after some discussion it was
decided to return the ordinance in
question to the proper committee
elix Z parnose of hasang s4geral
necessary changes made, after
which II will be presented to the
council again at its next regular
meeting, when it will be taken up
for passage. Several additional
copies of the ordinance will be
distributed TO the various civic and
other organizations in the city in
order that the members thereof
may fully familiarize themselves
with the contents of the ordinance
which was drawn for the purpose
stated.
There were a few other mat
ters Of minor Importance discuss
ed at the meeting last night, fol-
lowing which an adjournment was
ordered until the next regular
meeting night.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-21
PRESBYTERIANS
HOLD MEETING
CHURCH CONFERENCE IS
HELD AT PEN
SACOLA

PENSACOLA, May 21.-Pres-
byterians meeting here in the an
nual general assembly of the Pres
byterian church in the United
States, found themselves on the
second day of the church court
facing a question which has vexed
other sections of the assembly
the right and privileges of women.
The issue was brought before
the assembly last night, when a
motion was made that Mrs. w. G.
Winsborough of st. Louis, super
intendent of the women's auxli-
iary, read the reports of that oisi
ganisatiOn of the church.
Mrs. Winsborough had planned,
it was understood, to delegate this
task to DIR. H. H. Sweets, one of
the church's leading executive Sec
retaries. The motion that Mrs.
Winsborough read her report pre-
vailed by a vote of 163 to 81, but
the actual reading of the docu-
ment was not reached before re-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-21
ELKs EXPRESS SYMPATHY
Key West, Fla,
May goth, 1926.

Key West, Fla.
May goth, 1926.
Mrs. Roland Curry.
Key West, Fla.
Dear Mrs. Curry -
The members of Key West
Lodge b. +. .. E. No. 55I, wish
TO take this opportunity Of ex-
pressing 70 sou the sincere sym-
pathy of Key West Elka in your
great loss.
Mr Curry was a respected and
beloved member Of this com
inanity and in his death every
citizen has lost a friend and the
County had Iost al esteemed pub
lie official.
With our sincere sympathy for
you and your family. We are,
Respectfully yours.
Il. =. o. +. No. 65I
ROSS c. SAWYER.
may2i-ft Secretary.
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PRONOUNCEMENTS FOR
ELEcTING OFFICIAL

WARSAW, May 2i.-Four par
ties of the left in parliament the
socialists, radical peasant party,
and radical Wyzwolenie parry, and
the labor party, have issued pro-
nouneements for the election Of
Marshal PiIsudski as president Of
Poland.
Pilsudski has not announced
whether he viii permit his name
"a be used as q candidate.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-21
Eighty-Three Carloads
of Pineapples Arrive
Here This Morning

Eighty-three carloads of Cuban
pineapples arrived this morning
from Havana This will make
about 100 carloads as they are
prepared for shipment out of Key
West to the northern markets.
This is not a record shipment
of pineapples from Key West, for
it is often exceeded. A day or
two ago IT'S carloads of pine
apples were sent out from this sta
tion in twelve hours.
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cess was taken. It was left on the
docket as the pending business of
rstfe assembly.
Recognition of DIR. J.. w. SIX n
ner's work on the Mexican border
came when the Kingsville, Tex,
man was elected moderator.
Today found the regular order
lined up after a warm welcome
was accorded the visitors last night
on behalf of the city of Pensa-
cola, the army post here and the
church.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-21
Confederate Veterans Stage
Parade In Birmingham Today
MEMBERS OF SOUTHERN
ARMY ARE REVIEWED
BEFORE AN ADMIRING
POPULACE


BIRMINGHAM, May 21.-The
shadow of Lees legions paraded
again today.
1t was but a breath of that
great sweep which put the nation
al government on its mettIe in the
COS.
But in this demonstration by
the remnant, there were recreated
an ardor and an enthusiasm re-
sembling that of the day when
young men put every ounce of
their energy into the business of
saving the confederacy.
The very flower of the south
ern army were these men who
came in review before an ad-
miring populace again today. They
represented the few of the more
rugged left. And even they, for
the most part, tottered and limp
ed and evidenced physical weak
ness because of the weight of
years.
1t was a vastly different
spectacle to reunions of the past.
The veterans occupied limousines,
some of them did not like the
ease afforded, but the command
er overruled his militant charges.
From comfortable. soft cushioned
seats they viewed the applauding
thousands and were enabled to
participate in every phase of the
parade without loss of physical
resource. Just a few more than
5000 of the old warriors were in
the line-the smallest contingent
ever assembled in annual gather
ing.
Scores of the veterans wanted
to walk and insisted upon it until
the final orders were given. The
line of march extended over sew
eral miles and it was agreed that
the task was too great even for
the hardest of the lot.
The line moved in ten divisions
under command of Gen. Thomas
P. Lampkin and Lieut.. Col. T. S.
Norman, chief of staff.
A squadron of motorcycle
scouts, Dixie's official band, of
Richmond, and bearers of all
colors under command of Lieut..
Walter w. Kennedy headed the
parade.
The first section was made up
of the staff of Grand Marshal
Lampkin, commander of the Ala
bama division of the army of Ten
nessee. Commander-in- w.
B. Freeman, his staff. and COM
mander elect, NJ ID. Vance.
The army of northern Vir-|
ginia, composed the second sec
tion. The. army of Tennessee the
third section. the army of trans
Mississippi the fourth and the
the confederate cavalry the fifth.
Marching in the second section
with the army of northern Vir-
ginia were the veterans of the
confederate navy. led by Commo.
wore T. J. Appleyard. executive
officer, in the absence of Admiral
A. o. Wright.
Women's auxilaries of all or
CARNATIONS. the U. D. G.. and
others, composed the sixth section,
while the veterans of all wars.
other than the Civil War, march
ed in the seventh section, inelud-
ing the reserve officers, the
marine corps league. the veterans
of foreign wars, Spanish war vet
Grams. the American legion and
others.
In the eighth section were
members of the sons of confed-
crate veterans and kindred organ
izations. Reserve officers train
ing corps battalions formed the
ninth section and national guard
companies the tenth.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-05-21
ROTARY CLUB EXTENDS
SYMPATHY
Key West, Fla.

Key West, Fla,
May 20, 1926.
Mrs. Roland ]. Curry,
Key West. Florida.
Dear Mrs, Curry;
The Rotary Club extends to
you the sincere sympathy Of every
member in your great hour of sor-
row. Not only have you lost a
true friend and loving husband
bat the entire community has suf-
tered great loss in the death
Of our late generous fellow eiti-
zen.
Mr.. Curry was highly esteemed
by the members of the Rotary
Club and we all join you ia your
sorrow.
Respectfully yours,
L. r. WARNER.
mayatit Secretary.
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FUNERAL OF
ROLAND CURRY
HELD THURSDAY
SERVICES CONDUCTED BY
REV. L. MUNRO AT FIRST
METHODIST CHURCH YES
TERDAY AFTERNOON

A great concourse of people
representing every walk in life
gathered at the First Methodist
Church yesterday afternoon to
pay a last tribute of respect and
esteem to Sheriff Roland Curry,
who was fatally injured Monday
noon on the Bahama Island shores
when his small boat capsized and
pinned him against rocks, and
died at his home in this city Tues
day evening at 10 o'clock.
The large auditorium of the
church was filled to overflowing
and the sidewalk in front and
along the side of the edifice was
crowded with people, the rich and
the poor, both while and colored,
for Sheriff Curry had been a
friend to one and all.
The regular Stone church choir
rendered vocal selections with
Mrs. A. H. McInnis at the organ.
The hymns chosen were most APP
propriate and added to the
solemnity of the sad occasion. The
pastor, Rev. l.. Munro, paid a
touching tribue to the life of
Sheriff Roland Curry, his love for
mankind, his unstinted generosity
and kindness in helping others.
He offered an earnest suppliea-
tion for the bereaved family and
prayed TINT strength be given
them TO bear up under their great
grief and that divine guidance
lead them in the future that lies
before them.
The pail bearers were chosen
from local members of the Masonic
fraternity, and the procession
that wended its way to the city
extended almost the full
distance from the church to the
grave. The streets were crowded
as the cortege passed along, and
most every one at the church fol-
lowed the remains of the deceased
sheriff to its last earthly resting
place in the family plat at the city
cemetery.
The service at the grave was
by the members of the
Masonic fraternity, with addition
al ceremonies said by members of
the K. of P. and K. of G. Z.
The procession was lead by
the police department, followed in
the order named by the Fire
Department, Girl Scouts, knights
of Pythias, Knights of the Golden
Eagle, Masons, the hearse, the
and the bereayed family
and county officials in automo-
biles and hundreds of people walk
ing.
Two of Sheriff Curry's daugh-
ters are members of the Girl
Scouts, and for this reason all the
troops of that organization in the
city were represented at the
funeral by members in uniform.
w. A. Lotion, deputy sheriff
at Key Largo, was in Miami when
he heard of the death of Sheriff
Curry and hastened here for the
funeral. Mr.. and M1s. Joseph
Roberts, of Little River, Fla, sis
ter and brother-in law of the de-
ceased, with their two children.
Fraser and Ruby, were members
Of the funeral party.
The floral offerings were pro-
fuse and beautiful. Wreaths were
received from Governor Martin
and Sheriff Henry Chase Of Mi
anal. as well as from many friends
in the city aud from over the
state. some Of them arriving as
late as this forenoon.
Numerous kilograms of CON
dolenee have been received by
Mrs. Curry. among them being
one from Governor Martin. which
reads as fellows:
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Tallahassee. Fla. May 20

Tallahassee, Fla. Aay 20
MrB. Sarah Curry.
Key West, Fla.
sincerely sympathize with you
IN the loss Of your splendid hus-
hand. Key West loses one Of it's
most valuable citizens. May a
Ulcrctful Providence aSsuagc your
grief and give you strength t.
bear up under your misfortune.
JOHN W. MARTIN.
Governor.
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A M USEM EN- IS
MONROE THEATRE

TODAY AND TOMORROW
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Reach Comedy.
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