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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-11-11
RAISES FISH In
| CELLAR OF HOME
ans Associnted rres.l

DENVER, Nov. 1.-THE base
ment of Stewart Mendum's is al
ways full of water, but, unlike
many a home owner, it pleases
him.
It's his own doing, in fact, for
out here where snow and ice crown
mountains the year around he has
set up a basement aquarium where
he raises rare tropical fish. He
has more than 800 species, includ-
ing several unusual labyrinth fish,
blush specimens with long feath-
cry tails and known as fierce
fighters.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-11-11
NOTICE OF SALE

Sealed bids will be received by
the undersigned until November
%, 1888, for the purchase of two
(2) school buses. These buses
may be seen at Miller's garage.
Right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUC-
TON OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA. nov. 11-16-22
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-11-11
LEARNS MEANING OF
PLAYING POSTUM
nv Associated pressl

SALINAS, Cal. Nov. 11.-The
keeper of this city's Central park
zoo has learned at first hand
what playing possum" means.
He accidentally struck one of the
animals with rake. 1t rolled
over apparently lifeless and he
buried it in a shallow grave. A
newly dug tunnel shortly revealed
the animal has snapped out of his
apparent demise and escaped.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-11-11
JUDGE HUGH GUM
LEAVES ON TRIP

y - - ~ .
Judge Hugh Gum, of probate
court, left over the East Coast
yesterday for Miami and will
probably go to Tampa before re-
turning to Key West.
The Judge is i'll and has been
suffering for some months and
while making the trip for a much
needed vacation, will consult with
specialists relative to course of
treatment, before returning.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-11-11
CHILD MARRIAGES
WILL BE BARRED
Nlx Asseclasea Press,

SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. IL
The present law which permits
girls in New South Wales to marry
at the age of IL and boys at the
age of IA is about to be altered.
The minister of justice proposes
to make the minimum age 16 years
in each case.
Within the past six years AGO
girls and four boys in the province
married before the age of 16, and
1,076 girls and 43 boys were mar
ried at that age.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-11-11
BUTTER in WELL

OTTAWA, Kans.-A pound of
butter in an air-tight crock, placed
under water q years ago to be
kept cool, was removed from a
well in this city which was being
cleaned. ~ &
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-11-11

B. d. jerks left over the East
Coast yesterday afternoon for Mi
| ami where he will spend some time
with relatives.
Miss Maria C. Alfonso and
brother, Thomas Rafael, Jr., left
yesterday over the F. E. C. for a
short stay in Miami with relatives.
Jack Baldwin, special agent for
the Florida East Coast Railway
company. arrived yesterday on his
regular tour of investigation.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. King, who
were here for the funeral services
of Vincent Alfred Higgs, left yes
terday afternoon for their home in
Marathon.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Elgin left
over the East Coast yesterday aft
ernoon for. stay of several days
in Miami.
N. C. Hall, former assistant
agent of the F. E. c., at Key West,
left yesterday for his home in Mi
ami after a short stay with his
many friends here.
State Senator Arthur Gomez was
an outgoing passenger over the
East Coast yesterday for Miami on
business and will return Sunday
Or Monday.
Edney c. Parker, constable at
Rock Harbpr. left over the East
Coast yesterday for his home after
spending a few days in Key West
on business.
Mrs. A. J. Bradford, daughter,
Miss Margaret, and son, A. j., Jr.,
who were in Key West for the fun
eral of Mrs. Bradford's brother
in-law, Vincent A. Higgs, left yes
terday afternoon for their home
in Jacksonville.
Mrs. H. B. Boyer, who wasl
spending the summer with her SON.
in-law and daughter, Commander
G. B. Tyler, U. S. N, and Mrs.
Tyler at Portsmouth, Va, came
in on the Havana Special yesterday
and will spend the winter with herr
other son-in-law and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. Bascom L. Grooms.
Leo B. Warren, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Leo H. Warren, who was inI
Key West for four weeks with his
parents and other relatives, left
yesterday afternoon for Miamil
and after one night with relatives,
was to proceed this morning to
New York where he will remain for
the winter season.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-11-11
STATES CASE

LOS ANGELES-Mrs. Rebecca
Sober of this city testified in her
divorce suit that she had to serve
her mother-in-law's breakfast in
bed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-11-11
DISTURB WORSHIP

HoLDENvILLE. Okla.-Three
youths of this city were sought by
county officers charged. with dis
turbing worship by throwing a
skunk into the schoolhouse.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-11-11
NEW FALL HATS

Assorted colors and head
sizes. Chic little hats at low
prices.
GLOVES-High quality import
ed gloves in plain and fancy
designs in all shades.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-11-11
Speaking of
READY TO- WEAR

We've just received a ship
ment of stunning French and
English Knit Suits and Dresses.
Lots of novelty effects. I'm
usual varied selection of Fine
Coats for Ladies, Misses and
Children. Outfit yourself for
the cold weather.
Large selection of dresses for
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-11-11
OUR ENTIRE STOCK
NetU Fall Shoes

At reduced prices for Monday.
We have gathered all the inn
portant shoe fashions from east
ern markets and will offer them
Monday at reduced prices. All
feathers, all styles and all sizes
for Ladies, Misses and Children.
Exceptional values in fine
Hosiery for Monday. Lovely
stockings at economical prices.
All new smart shades.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-11-11

outdoor activities. exploring.
Notwithstanding and camping.
Forbidden Valley is story
Of the Canadian forests. packed
with action, drama and = full
sized helping of romance. The
first installment win appear ia
The Citizen Monday. November
IL.
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PERSONAL MENTION
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B. D. jerks left over the East
Coast yesterday afternoon for Mi
ami where he will spend some time
with relatives.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-11-11

Miss Maria C. Alfonso and
brother, Thomas Rafael, Jr., left
yesterday over the F. E. C. for a
short stay in Miami with relatives.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-11-11

Edney G. Parker, constable at
Rock Harbpr. left over the East
Coast yesterday for his home after
spending few days in Key West
on business.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-11-11

Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Elgin left
over the East Coast yesterday aft
ernoon for a stay of several days
in Miami.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-11-11

N. C. Hall, former assistant
agent of the F. E. c., at Key West,
left yesterday for his home in Mi
ami after short stay with his
many friends here.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-11-11

State Senator Arthur Gomez was
an outgoing passenger over the
East Coast yesterday for Miami on
business and will return Sunday
on Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-04
BLOOD SHED IN FARM UPRISING
 AGAINST PRICES
Rich Dairyman and Sons
 Shot Trying to Run /. Blockade in South
 Dakota

Chicago, Feb 4-(UP)-Blood- shed intensified to-day farmers rebellion that spread from tho At- lantie. seaboard to the Rocky Mountains. Through the corn belt the situation was made more ap- prehcnslve by Q milk price war. Three states were affected by the controversy as dairymen protested against low prices.
 4 South Dakota farmer and his two sons were wounded by gunfire when they attempted to run a gauntlet of farmers blocking roads to markets. R. D. Markell, 67. wealthy Union county, South Da- kota, farmer, was seriously injured by rife and shotgun slugs. Ills sons, Harry. 32, and Keats, 21. were less seriously hurt.
 Markell and his sons were taking 1000 gallons of milk to Sioux City. In. About two miles west of Sioux City, in South Dakota, nearly 70 farmers placed logs across the road, stopped the Markell truck and ordered them to turn back. They refused. Tn the argument that followed the shots were fired. A third son. Frank, 22. was unin- jured.
 The other casualties were report cd from Iowa. N. Cochran, of Mo- vile, Ia., who was said to have participated in picket lines. was treated at a hospital for head wounds and cuts. An unidentified man was treated at Q doctors office for similar injuries.
 wisconsin also was entangled Tn the milk price dispute. It was rec ported that eastern Iowa farmers would be asked to join the milk strike,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-04
THOROUGH PROBE INTO BARRY CASE
 IS BEING URGED
Senate Sergeant.at-Arms Under Heavy Fire Judiciary Committee to Meet Monday

Washington, Feb 4.-(UP)-- Senator Blaine, repn, Wis, to-day renewed his demand for a thor ough congressional investigation in- to the case of Sergeant-at-Arms David s. Barry, who in a magazine article said that some congressman sell their votes for money.
 Barry has been suspended for his article in "The New Outlook. The senate judiciary committee has been summoned to meet Monday to consider a motion to remove him from office and a resolution con- templating libel action against the magazine and Barry.
 The committee does not intend to subpoena Alfred E. Smith, editor nor Frank Tichenor, publisher of the magazine. Blaine said to-day, however, that he believed Smith should appear voluntarily.
 "The senate called Barry to tho bar," Blaine told questioners today. Tt has Jurisdiction in the matter -the charge that members of con- gress take money for their votes.
 we cannot put on the holy robes of virtue merely by kicking Barry out of office. We should clear up all the haze surrounding his charges and we should learn the source of his information and what prompted him to assail the integrity of the congress"
 "I would not reflect on Alfred E. Smith in any way but think Mir Smith owes 1t to the country to come before the committee and explain his connection with the article" Blaine said.
 q don't believe he ever knew 1t (Continued a PaeA 3l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-04
ROOSEVELT OFF
 TO TROPIC SEAS ON AST0R YACHT
Will Be Gone 10 Days Discussion of Coming British Debt Talks His Last Before Sailing

Jacksonville, Fla, Feb 4-(UP)- President-elect Roosevelt sailed to- day for tropic seas aboard Vincent Astor's yacht, the Nourmahal.
 He waved goodbye to several hundred persons gathered on the dock. then turned to an inspection of his floating home for hte next 10 days.
 It was 10:05 a. m. when the Nourmahal, with a farewell blast of her siren, was warped slowly from the dock and her helm swung over sharply.
 As she turned for mid-stream to head for the open sea, MT Roose- welt could be seen on the quarter deck. waving vigorously to the well-wishers ashore. Standing at his side was Kermit Roosevelt, his fifth cousin. and son of the late President Roosevelt.
 The president elect declared he did not know whether special com mittees would be created to receive the information on the debt discuss sions or whether he would take up the matters with regular senate and house groups.
 ASK IT ne Hdu iHioluiotiVh oS " the personnel of the British dele- gation, he replied in the negative.
 "Is Ramsay Macdonald, the British premier, coming to this country immediately after March ?" he was asked.
 1T do not know" he answered quickly.
 To newspapermen who gathered about him for a final press confer ence he revealed that when the British representatives come to this (Continued on Page 2l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-04
FURTHER PAY CUTS IN CONGRESS KILLED
 IN HOUSE TO-DAY
By Vote of l7z, to 37 Wilmington Amendment Re-
 .iected- Cut Senator,s Pay to g, 500 Annually

extra allowance Is to take care of busy seasons.
 "The purpose" wilmington said, "is to avoid the practice Of allow anees being drawn in the name of employees or relatives to enable members to employ additional clerks"
 Attempts to smother these moves are in the making, In m attempt to discourage Wilmington, It IS being talked around the Capitol that he once had his wife on his than year ago.
 Several previous attempts have been made to deal with Nepotism move in this direction by Rep Mouser. repn. o. was voted down two to one. Members have gener- ally sought to avoid debate on tho subject. though finally the house without debate voted to open the payrolls to public inspection. Nc. potism has never been allowed to come up in senate debate at all.
 The House appropriations sub- committee has moved to curtail exponsive congresisonal funerals. It recommends restricting funeral delegations to four. The govern ment paid for GO round trip fares to Cincinnati for the funerai'of tho lato Speaker Longworth at n cost of more than $6,000. Baskets which have cost as much as $7,b00 are now being limited by House authorities to $400 and flowers to $35. House officials have revealed
 (Continued on Page 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-04
NEW PROBE OF
 INSULL EMPIRE
 STARTED TO-DAY
Deliberate Receivership May Have Been Planned Trustee Fight Re. opens Inquiry

Chicago, Feb a.-(UP)-Inves- tigatlon of the collapsed lnsull util- ity empire was pressed along new channels to-day, with charges that Samuel Insult and associate bank CTS deliberately planned receiver. ship 'of his widespread holdings. An argument over selection Of q trustee in bankruptcy precipitated the reopened inquiry.
 Federal Judge Carpenter set Feb 14 as the date for hearing Of al- legations that Calvin Fentress. sel- ected and then disqualified as trus- tee, was associated with banks which were defendants In suits growing out of the Insult Utility Investments, Inc, collapse. The matter came 10 the courts atten- ton on presentation of q petition for reversal of decision by Gar field Charles, referee in bankrupt cy, who disqualified Fentress. Ills decision was based on e belief that through Fentress' own concern or Baker, Fcntress and Cox. he was linked with New York bankers.
 Counter claims held that Charles had shown bias when he disquali- fled Fentress.
 Fentrcss was disqualified at q stormy session of creditors, at which t>ats and insults were ex- f changed by opposing counsel.
 samuel Ettleson, former corpor- alton counsel, made the allegation that Insult and associates planned the receiverships. He contended that Fentress was closely associated with interested bankers, including tho Bankers Trust company.
 Ettleson said that several prom nent bank presidents would be sub- poenaed for the F6h 14 session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-04
CARBON MONOXIDE
 GAS CONQUERED
MethyIene Blue, Coal Tar
 Product, Saves Mans

Cincinnati, O" Feb 3-(uP)-- Carbon monoXide gas, blown through tho exhaust pipes or motor cars and responsible for tho deaths of thousands Of persons in a motorized age, lost to science here in q struggle involving n hu. man life.
 Methylene blue, a dye deriyatjve of coal tar, was injected Into the seemingly lifeless body Of Charles Maisel who had been ehoked by the gas and within 20 minutes he was on his feet.
 Cincinnati physicians speculnted on possibility the dye would cons quer the monoxide gas menace. It first was used two weeks ago ID Los Angeles with success,
 MaIsel was found in his garage late Friday unconscious. His heart action was so feeble 1t was scarcely perceptible. The dye was injected and respiratory measures used. Within n few minutes the man re' vived, The dye, doctors said, stim- ulates heart action and the oxy- gen cells in the blood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-04
AL0NzO STAGG
 GOES TO WEST COAST COLLEGE
Grand Old Man of Football Signed By College of
 the Pacific - Good for
 20 Years More, He Says

Chicago, Fob 3--(UP)-Amos Alonzo stagg. veteran football coach of the University of Chicago, announced today that he signed . contract with the College or tho Pacific at Stockton, Calf.
 stagg, grand old man of tootbal, ls 70 years old but as ho launched a new career today. he was filled with enthusiasm. "I've finished my career at Chicago" he said. "and I'm starting q now one. I'm good for 20 years more and l have the enthusiasm, the ambition and tho vitality to make them successful"
 The change comes after Stagg spent 70 years at tho University Of Chicago. In his career here he de' Velopod many strong teams but Tn late years the fortunes of war have been against the sage of tho game of football.
 Ills retirement from Chicago ir favor of Thomas A. Metcalf or
 (Continued On Page 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-04
BALANCING OF STATE BUDGET
 PROVES WORRY
Curtailed Expenses, Re. vised Tax System, and Diversion of Highway Funds Are Proposed Abandon Major Road Programs

Hartford, Conn, Feb 4-UP)- Curtaiied governmental expendi- lures, revision of the tax system and diversion to the general fund of a portion of the highway do. 'partmcnt income were state budget balancing solutions being consider. cd today.
 Proposals for getting the state back on even keel without further burdening the taxpayer, were of' fered at a taxation conference late yesterday, sponsored by the Con. nectieut Chamber of Commerce. in cooperation with tho state division of the New England Council.
 The general property tax was attacked as "wretehed" and "tho most pressing problem In taxation in Connecticut today by Prof. Fred R. Fairchild, Yale economist. He urged the state appoint q com. mission to study tho tax structure and install uniform systems of as. sessments, budgeting and account ing in towns, Income and sales taxes he termed "Diece-meai legis- lRtien."
 (Contlnued on Page 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-04
DAYS BRIDGE
 PROBLEM WAS
 HUBBY RIGHT?
Wife Asks Divorce Be. cause Husband Threw Cards in Her Face When She Led Heart to His Spade Bid
BY LEICESTER WAGNER

Los Angeles, Feb 4-(UP)- Murder has beon committed over card games. Bridge divorces are becoming common.
 But the question of tho day Is this:
 Was c. Nelson Allen justified In throwing his cards In the face of his wife Uson0, and upsetting the tNblo when all Mrs Allen did wns lead n heart to her husbands spade bid?
 Mrs Allen claims c. Nolson'a rage marked him as Q victim ot "dementia bridgeitis," described as q maiady that affliets the bridge player who takes the gamo too se- rlouBly.
 So she sued him for divorce, al- Inquire into tho mental state tho game had caused him.
 In tho hand that caused the fam. fly row, north was played by MI North, and south by Mrs South Both witnesses will be called when tho Allen case comes to trial. Mrs Allen ia west, and c. Nelson is east,
 The hand, North--s.O, 6; H.K, J 10, Q, 5. (; D.Oi C.es, s,g,s.
 Wcst--s.iO, 6, $, 4,fI-2, D.s' O. A' Esss.-s.S, S. z. Z; s x. ., J, ', M.e. 8, T He, <, .; D.fO, ', 0, 8i Clio. south (Dealcr)--S.s, 2; H.A' Q !; D.A, x, Q. J, s, (, A. C.A.
 The bidding;
 Mrs South opened with two dia-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-04

Each Of the 1s democratic sena' tors, it was understood will be asked to state definitely hiB sthhm with regard to rumerod "deals' with tho republicans.
 Such a move would bring Into tho open the hnlf-whispered reports of pnrty defeetIon which have fiontcd about the capitol corridors for two weeks, IL would also aofvo 10 let the party know on what basis 1t must work in thls important sess sion,
 The name of more than one sens ntor had been linked with the rs- ported "deap whereby republiennH would gain undiBDuted control or the general assembly. Tuesday'b caucus also will enable members who may have been connected wiih tho proposition erroneously 10 de- clare themselves.
 Whether Governor Wilbur Ls Cross "mnggots Dc maggots' states ment of yesterday prompted tho determination for a showdowns could not bo learned. The gover" nor mentioned no names and indi- cnted the statement should not De construed as connected with the Ideal" rum0rs, of which he said he
 (Continued on Page 2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-04
CONTRACT FOR
 OCEAN MAIL NOT
 TO BE SLASHED
Senate Refuses to Sane. ton Mcclellan Amend. ment Had Eliminated Airnail Funds

Washington, Feb 4I,-(UP)-. The senate to-day refused to cut tho ocean mall contract approprih- ton from $s6,500,0 to $2s,000,- 900 as provided in an amendment by Senator Mcclellan, dem, Tenn, to the treasury post-office supply bill.
 Recently the senate agreed 10 eliminate the entire $l9,000,0oo fund for domestic airmail contracts
 The vote on the Mckcllar amend- ment was 32 to 36.
 After litle debate the senate adopted without record vote an amendment eliminating n provision In the $50, 100000 public building appropriation allowing the pur;, chase of new sites or additional land for new construction.
 Before the vote on the McKellar amendment Senate Minority Lead or Robinson suggested an invcsti- gntion might be advisable into the airmail service, particularly into the matter of contracts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-04
CHANGE IN TAX DATE STUDIED
 IN THIS CITY
Uniform System for Every Town Proposed in Leg. islature Bill Judge Mink Submits Survey

Waterbury's tax collection year would start on January ist of every year instead of on May lst, us Is now tho case, if bill now before tho Legislature and sehed- uled for hearing soon before the committee on cities and boroughs In Hartford is approved. Mayor Frank Hayes of this city has been studying G copy of the proposed bill for some time but whcn Inter- viewed stated that there arc eer- tain matters which should be cons sldcrod before enactment takes place.
 For instance. Mayor Hayes pointed out, the bill would jump tho time of tax collection from the start of the year May list, as is now the case here, to January list. This would represent an advancement in tho date on which collections would become due for Q total of i've months.
 Mayor Hayes feels at this time that q jump so drastic, advancing tax collection dates, In view of present conditions, would work a decided hardship on the property owners of Waterbury.
 (Contlnued on Page e)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-04
Gillette Razor Company Is
 Suing Rival

Wilmington, Del. Feb 4-(UP)- The Gillette Safety Razor company of Boston, filed suit in the U. s. dis trict court here to-day against the Marathon Razor Blade company, charging the latter with infringe ment of two patents for improving safety razors.
 The Gillette company asked that the two patents be adjudged valid and that injuctions be issued against the defendant. who was charged with having sold blades in- fringing on the patents.
 The two patents, 1t was said m the petition. were assigned to the plaintiff by the grantees, Ralph E: Thompson, Brooklinc, Mass. and Theodore l.. Smith, Concord, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-04
Gold Rush Starts With Finding of
 Spanish Coins

McLaIn, Miss, February - (UP) - A "goid rush" resembling tho palmy days of 40 In California was under way here today after two workmen found HOO spanish gold coins, an ancient diamond ring valued at thousands of dol. and other relies in the woods or Gaines Creek near here.
 The discovery caused a revival of old Indian legends and score Of men with picks and shovels began a feverish search for more troas- ure.
 The vaiuables were buried, ae. cording to the story going tho rounds here, by 0 ChoctaW Indian chief many years ago. The dis. covery was made on land owned by young Gaines who married the daughter of tho Indian chief.