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Orlando has entered diamond ball
team in a Milwaukee tournament and now
the ST. Petersburg Independent discovers
that the prize is a trip TO Florida The Or
landoans can't be accused of endangering
their amateur standing, but they may de-
eide il would be unsportsmanlike to COM
pete for prize they'll get. win or lose
Miami News.
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Every governmental officer or board
that handles public money should publish
at regular intervals an accounting of it,
showing where and how each dollar is
spent. We hold this to be Fundamental
principle of democratic government"
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1642-Benjamin Tompson, re-
membered today as the first
American-born poet, born at
Braintree. Mass. Died at Rox-
bury, Mass, April 8, TIA.
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Personal Note: Rer

Personal Note: Representative J..
Mark Wilcox}sof the Fourth Florida Con-
gressional District. has returned to Wash
ington d. c., after brief soiourn in his
district. lie is in Washington to aid the
Overseas Bridge Commission in its efforts
to obtain loan to construct bridges over
the water gap between Key West and the
mainland.
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WEATHER FORECAST
Till 8 D. m. Saturday,

Key West and Vicinity: Local
showers tonight and Saturday;
gentle to moderate winds mostly
southwest and west.
Florida: Local showers tonight
and Saturday.
Jacksonville to Florida Straits
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-07-14

Charles +. Roberts has resigned
his position with the First Nation
al Bank and win leave Tuesday
for New York where he will visit
for few days. He will then go
to Philadelphia and Washington
after which he will proceed to Chi
cago and enter a school of ac-
countancy.
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STOLE RING

LEEDS, Eng.-Ashamed be-
cause her finance could not buy
her an engagement ring. Miss Rose
Mallory. of this city, stole one and
was arrested.
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When Arkansas first two senators en-
tered congress in 1886, it was quickly not
ed that each pronounced Arkansas differ
emily and they used to be referred to, one
as ''the senator from Arkansas and the
other as the senator from Arkan'saw."
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-07-14

Thirteen million foreigners are making
their living in the United States
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-07-14

many bearing postage stamps to
the amount of 120 marks. That
would amount to $3.50 in normal
times.
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1729-John Penn. Grandson of
William Penn. last of the proprie-
tory governors of Pennsylvania,
born in England. Died in Phila~
delphia, Feb. 10, 1913.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-07-14

The trouble with Democracy is there
is not enough of it.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-07-14

We are interested to see what the
plumbers code will have to say about tax
ing tools to the job
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-07-14

Ringworm--One bottle Imperial
Eczema Remedy is guaranteed
enaagh for any case. All druggists
are authorized to refund your
il IL fails.-~Advt.
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1t doesn't take much trouble to worry
the small mind.
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1921-Nieola Sacco and Barto-
lomeo Vanzetti convicted of muir
der in Massachusetts in
1927.
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The Jewish population of the
world has been estimated at about
14,621. 900.
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D ssssssessssss
Today's Anniversaries


1602-Cardinal jules MaZarln,
famous French statesman, born.
Died March 8, 1861.
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professor says the country suffers
from surplus of brains. Perhaps in
quantity, but not in quality.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-07-14

The public works program is not in
the budget, but it will cost the taxpayers
as much as if it were
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-07-14

1916-Second battle of the
Somme.
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Driving the money-changers from the
temple is made easier because their Gus
toners had no more money to be changed
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1853-World's Fair opened in
New York City.
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1S1l-Clara Fisher. celebrated
American actress and singer of
her day, born in England. Died
at Metuehen, N. j., Nov. II. 1898.
1S31-Amanda NJ Douglas,
popular juvenile novelist of her
generation, born i'm New York.
Died July Is. 1916.
1880--Harry w. harrington,
Methodist clergyman, poet, lectur-
er to the school children of Amer
lea, born i'm British West Indies.
Died Oct. 81. 1880.
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The meeting called by city coun-
ell for Tuesday evening should be
wen attended 1t is for the pur4
pose of negotiating with owners
of real estate situated on Stock
Island with view to acquiring
the same for the golf course Tax
payers are particularly asked to be
present. Many features in con-
nection with the links will be dis
cussed.
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Editorial comment. The Citizen
has received q letter from Ger
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-07-14

Japan and China have buried the
Ratchet, but we'll bet both of them know
where the handle is sticking out.
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The police department of Key
West is waging a strong campaign
against violators of traffic rules
ana regulations. Especially is the
campaign against drivers of auto
mobiles who practice showing
bright lights while driving on the
county road. There have been
more than 80 cases of traffic viola
lions in police court this week.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-07-14

1S33--The so-called Oxford
Movement began in England with
the preaching there of John Kebie.
clergyman and religious poet.
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} Q . . - - - o. - . . D.
TO-DAY in HISTORY

17S9--French Revolution be-
gan with storming of Bastile-the
great national fete day of France.
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KEY WEST
In DAYS GONE BY
Here just 10 Years
Ago Today As Taken From
The Files OF The Citizen

After a week of happiness and
eaietv in Havana, Troops | and A
Girl Scouts will return on the
steamship Cuba this afternoon.
Relatives and friends of the troop
members will be at the wharf to
meet them when the boat arrives
at 5 O'Clock. The troops have the
distinction of being the first girl
scouts to camp on foreign soil.
Rafael Mayg. who was convicted
in criminal court for assault with
a monkey wrench on G. Russell,
was fined $40 and costs by Judge
Henry II. Taylor The jury re-
turned verdict of guilty and
asked mercy Of the court. j, B.
Camera. found guilty of selling
intoxicants, was fined SIS and
costs.
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4 letter has been received by
SeoutmaSter Charlie Sands from
t. f.. Wilson. scout executive in
Miami of the scout council, rela-
fsve 80 securing a camping place
3n this city for the Atanai troops
during August Sir Sand ulgl
tarn the Letter over 20 the Rotary
CIub and secure the cooperation
e that body in bringing the scouts
To Key West.
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Miss Amanda Packwood and
Miss Ciaudina eLucignani, gradu-
ates Of a New York conservatory
of music. win give piano recital
"Wednesday evening, August l., in
the Strand Thcater. under the aus
pieces of the Woman's Club. Miss
Janice Maloney. who is a student
Of voice in New York, will also be
heard on this occasion.
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Friday, July IL. 1928 will be
remembered ~ an uniucky day for
the members of Troop /. Boy
Scouts. At their regular meeting
1t was announced that the troop
will not be- able Ia MAKE the
scheduled trip TO Fort Myers aud
spend their vacation Abandon
npnt at the vacation IL due ga tie
lack uf finances. Nest OF the
laesnhet haWeSer. are of thu
uplnien that Friday l3 is the Cause
Of the unlacEy break.
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Subscribe Tor The Citizen--20c
o week.
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Manager Willard Russell, of the
Athletic Club, announces there
viii be a number of agreeable sur
prises for those attending the
regular dance at the club Satur-
Gayst vening. There will be several
cash prizes awarded.
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Rainfall*
Almanac

Barometer at a. IN. today:
Sea level, 30.o5.
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NATIONAL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES,
FROST, Lands & KOHN
$50 Park Ave, New York; IS East Wacker Drive,
CHICAGO; General Motors Bldg, DETROIT;
Walton Bldg. ATLANTA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-16

THE Dead Sea. lowest body Of water known
to man. is constantly fed by the River
Jordan and many other rivers, yet its level re-
mains more or less constant in spite Of the fact
that it has no known outlet.
Lying 1892 feet lower than the surface OF
the Mediterranean the Dead Sea Is filled with
water eight times as salty as the water OF ehe
ocean, This Is due in part to the fact that IL
Is fed by streams passing over beds Of salt and
partly to the fact that its level is kept con-
slant through evaporation which takes out
water but leaves the salt behind.
In spite Of its extreme saltiness, it is inhAb-
tied by certain types of fish which seem to
find the salt no handicap.
The lake itself is about As miles long with
widths varying from to miles. There Is
little vegetation around the sea because rain
seldom falls there. The desolate nature OF
the territory surrounding it, together with its
extremely distasteful water. makes the name
Dead Sea decidedly appropriate, although the
ancient belief that the fumes rising from it are
deadly have no basis In fact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-16
First Dairy Factory

THE modern dairy industry. one of the lead
! ing industrial activities of the country, was
first definitely launched as late as 1860, when
the first dairy factory was started in New York
State. Up until that time the production of
lnItter an! cheese was a matter of the individ-
ual farmers choice. However so successful was
the first butter factory established the growth
OF the system was almost mushroom like in it9
rapidity. The uniform quality of butter and
cheese, for instance, produced by single but
Ter or cheese maker was found more satisfactory
than the older system of individual farmers or
their wives turning out the product of their
own diaries.
The preserved milk industry and all the
allied industries resulting from the production
Of casein and lactose followed as a natural con-
sequence of the factory type operation in the
dairy industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-16

IN expert swimmer. used up al his strength
In saving others and died . nero's death.
/. Cox's Row, which includes 1891 to 1899 n
street (dve houses in alb, WAS built by John
Cox possibly a. early rs 1870. This gentleman
was mayor Of Georgetown for % years and
lived at the Cedars, where the Western High
School now stands.
Shortly after Gen. Lafayette landed In New
York on August 16. 1924, he made his way to
the District of Columbia, and on October IA,
We are told, he was entertained by Mayor Cox
in one of the houses of this row, the particular
one being No. 1887. This dwelling, it is said.
was vacant at the time. and as Mrs. Cox was
i'll at her own home the N street house was
hastily equipped for the benefit of the dis
tinguished guest. Col and Mrs Mccain now
reside here, and the place will be shown by
those in charge of the tour.
The Riley house at 3038 N street, also to
be visited, largely depends for its history upon
the fact that it was built by Romulus Riggs
about 1900. In the early newspapers We find
Mr. Riggs selling real estate, promoting lotteries
and engaging in other business enterprises
from which he accumulated a fortune. After
the house was given up by Mr.. Riggs 1t was
bought by DR.. Joshua Riley, who practiced
medicine in Georgetown for nearly IS years.
In 1915 it was sold to Mrs. johnson, grand
daughter of Abraham Lincoln, and is now the
property of Mrs. Elliot Goodwin Of Boston.
To visit Georgetown is to live in the historic
past and to live in the past is to know the
future.
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Vifamin Il TN Potatoes

THE good old-fashioned names for potatoes
such as Irish Cobblers and the Early Rose
are passing into limbo and in place of them
are cropping up such names as Katandin.
Chippewa, Rural New Yorker, Busola. Aroos-
took Wonder, Sutton's Flourban and other such
names.
Some Of the newer potatoes are the result
Of the discovery that the South American
potato was . fruitful source of Vitamin and
despite the yellow color Of the flesh Of the
potato, its value as food was considered SUI
fcient to warrant experimentation to produce
a better potato in this country.
The Chippewa is the latest Of the group.
being a cross of number of the other varieties.
1t was found that the South American type
would not be successful in this country because
of susceptibility to the mosaic disease and be-
cause Of its deep set eyes and rather small Gze.
However, the latest developed type is believed
by Department Of Agriculture experts to offer
great possibilities, for it has all the fine texture
of the white potato with the Vitamin con-
tent Of the South American types.
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THE antlers which deer of many types bear
50 proudly are usually short-lived. being
shed each year and replaced by a new growth.
It usually requires about 10 weeks for a stag
to grow a set of antlers, the growth being from
the frontal bone of the head. When first
sprouted the antlers are covered with a soft
velvety skin which remains as a covering OF
the antlers until they are full grown. Wnen
they have attained full size, a ring is formed
at the base Of the antler. which pinches of
the blood vessel and the skin soon dries ana
falls of. the stag assisting this process by
rubbing his antlers against trees to scrape the
covering off,
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COR several years past an annual tour Of
! old Georgetown has been held under the
auspices of st. Johns Episcopal Church. and
this year the tour will be held On April 81 and
n, from Twenty eighth and M streets north
vest. j. B. Wyckof, Mrs. Theodore N Gill. jr.,
and Mrs. j. r. Kean have the matter in charge
and will probably conduct the tour.
Francis Dodge, before referred to, had II
children, all probably born in Georgetown.
They we're Mary. Francis. Emily. Hamilton.
Robert, Perley. William, Allen, Adeline Viz
ginia and Charles.
The old home of Robert Perley Dodge which
stands in its remodeled form at the southwest
corner Of Twenty-eighth and @ streets. will
be among the houses visited by the church
committee. 1t is not what would call an
old house for Washington, having been begun
In 1850 and completed in 1883 Mr.. Dodge
was consulting engineer for the canal company,
and later Joined the shipping firm of his
father. For ~ years he was q vestryman Of
st. Johns Church. Georgetown and after his
death his two daughters, Mrs. Randall Hagner.
ST.. and Miss Emily Dodge (both living in
Washington) continued to reside in the old
home until 1900. It was vacant then for a
number of years, or until it was bought by
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Delano Robbins, the
present owners, who are particularly attached
to it because it was designed by an architect
named Downing, who also designed Mr.. Rob-
bins grandfather's house at Newburgh, N. Y.
incidentally, it is quite probable that this is
the Andrew Jackson Downing, the landscape
gardener of Newburgh, N. Y, who was in
Washington at this time in connection with
the laying out of the Smithsonian grounds, the
grounds of the south OF the White House and
Lafayette Square, and to whose memory a
memorial stands in the Mall near the National
Museum.
Before the Dodge home was completed Mr..
Downing had passed away, for 1t was on July
%. 1852, that his life was snufIed out when
the steamboat Henry Clay was burned to the
waters edge while racing the Armenia on its
way down the Hudson River. bound for New
port. He had left his home, Highland Gardens.
and with his wife, his mother, sister, younger
brother and Mrs Wadsworth, boarded the
vessel at O'Clock an About O'Clock that
afternoon the Henry Clay was . mass Of ruin
about two and q half miles from Yonkers, and
more than 10 persons were either burned to
death or drowned.
His vife's mother, Mrs. De Whit, and Mrs.
Wadsworth were lost, the other members Of
the family being saved. Mr.. Downing, though
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OF course. there were many merchants and
merate at this time.
OF all, George Peabody was probably the
most successful and became q millionaire
philanthropist after moving elsewhere. Cor
coran and Riggs we're successful merchants
there and Francis Dodge was engaged in
shipping there shortly after the Capital was
moved to the District of Columbia.
He came here from Hamilton. Essex County,
Mass, in 1898, when he was Is years Of age,
having been born there August g. 1882 His
contract he had undertaken to build a bridge
across the Potomac. Together according to
People and Places in Old Georgetown by Miss
Cordela JACKSON they built up a business that
grew into large trade with the West Indies, in
their own vessels His brother returned to
Massachusetts, because of i'll health. and Mr..
Dodge continued the business with marked sue
cess, taking it through the trying period of
18l2-1815 In 1907 he married Elizabeth Thonl-
son, the family coming to Georgetown from
Annapolis. In 1910 he purchased COM
modious house from Gen. James M. Ingan,
a hero of the Revolution. and on the southeast
cornor of Thirty-first and Q streets and cater
corner from Tudor place. The house had pre-
vously been occupied by Gen. Lingan. Col.
Dodge had the honor to row washington across
the ferry. He was won't to say that If any Of
his children were going to marry he wanted
them to marry during his lifetime. As a re-
suit. at O'Clock on the morning Of the 18th
of June, 1S49. five of them went to the altar.
Among them, Adelaide married Charles Lam
man. the writer: Virginia married Ben Perley
Moore. the newspaper correspondent: Allen
married Mary Ellen Berry. and Charles married
Elizabeth Davidson The father. Francis Dodge,
died IN Georgetown. October s. 1851.
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OF interest is an advertisement for the sale
~ of real estate which gives the early SPELL
ing of the name Dunbarton, and also calls
attention to stream which perhaps has long
since been forgotten. 1t reads:
THE subscriber will sell, on accommo-
dating terms, the following described
valuable property. viz: One lot of ground,
40 by 125 feet, situate on the south side
of Dunbarton street, adjoining the prop
erty of Mr.. James A. Magruder. One
lot of ground, 35 by no feet, on the west
side of Green. between Gay and Dunbar
ton streets. A constant stream Of water
runs at the back of this lot"
Mr.. Taggart, in his paper before referred
to, gives the names of many vessels which tied
up to the wharves of Georgetown toward the
beginning of the last century and also refers
to Robert Peter as one Of the first to engage
in merchandising in that town. He was born
in Scotland in 1926 Mr.. Taggart says. "and
came to Georgetown shortly after his arrival
at manhood. He embarked in business in
Georgetown about the year 1852. Robert
Peters Rock Greek store soon became the prin-
cipal establishment in that section and was
wen known to the leading English and Scotch
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merchants Of the day. He was the agent of
the famous firm of John Glassford & Co. Of
North Britain. which monopolized in large part
the Potomac River tobacco trade.
This firm, at the first sale OF lots In the
town, purchased lot fronting on the north
side of the street along the margin Of the river,
called The Keys known now as Water streeD
and about $50 feet west of what is now called
Wisconsin avenue. and erected upon it a store
house. Mr.. Peter was a member Of the Board
of Commissioners to who the management of
the affairs Of the town had been committed
BY the act Of Assembly Of l75l, for 80 years,
and the first mayor Of the city upon its
incorporation in the year 1789."
Evening star., 1933-12-24
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS GRAYs won

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS GRAYs won
the Capital City Soccer League
pennant and Virginia Avenue YVES
the Recreation League champ. Stuart
Junior High captured its first junior
high title In six years. Burroughs and
Park View elevens viii meet after the
holidays for the city elementary
schools crown in the competition spon.
sored by the Municipal Playground
Department. The Washington ana
Southeastern District Soccer Associa-
ton cup tie was not finished.
The Washington Field Hockey As
sociation again sponsored play among
girls here and sent team to Phila-
delphia to compete in the Southeastern
tourney. Agnes Rodgers OF the WASH
ington Colonial Club, an instructor in
physical education at George WITH
ington University, was picked ~ all
America left wing.
Ping.p0ng again interested q goodly
following, with Eddie Black once more
defending hts District title
There was not 50 much polo activity
hereabout as usual, at least 80 far as
tournament play was concerned. War
Department malletmen won the an
nual Fort Myer invitation tourney, de-
feattng the Sd Cavalry Fellows In the
final.
John B. Payne won the District A.
A. q. four-wan hand ball singles cham
pionship and Jack Kosowslky and Jack
Schwarts captured the doubles crown.
Boys and girls who took part In
Municipal Playground Department spon-
sored competition had q big year.
Roeedale's team won the boys inter-
playground track meet, which attracted
some $500 contestants, q record for the
event. Park View boys won the elemen-
tary school meet. Georgetown's team
captured the girls meet. Louis Chatlen