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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06
A NOBLE REQUEST

Another fine example of the growing
tendency toward benevolence on the part
of wealthy men is seen in the will of the
late s. Davies Warfield, president of the
Seaboard Air Line Railway and official in
numerous other large enterprises.
Mr. Warfield left his residuary estate,
estimated to be between five and ten mil
lion dollars, for the founding of home for
dependent aged women. 1t will be located
at his Manor Glen farm near Monckton,
Nd, and will be called "Anna Emory War
field Home" in memory of his mother.
Beginning as clerk, Mr.. Warfield
rose to high eminence in the industrial and
banking world. He was one of the leaders
in the amazing development which has
taken place in the South during the last two
decades. His high character and human
itarian impulses may be judged by the
noble bequest he made for the care of UNI
fortunate aged women.
The home which his benefieence will
establish will stand as monument to his
useful life and as memorial to the de-
voted mother who gave him birth.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06
ExEcUTIoNER OF 81

Death came peacefully in sleep to
William C. Patterson, the worlds oldest
hangman and first electrocutioner," at his
home in Hornell, N. Y, at the age of "a.
Mr.. Patterson was hangman at
Auburn prison, New York, for years be-
fore the electric chair was substituted for
the rope, and during his long service as
executioner had put Sd convicted criminals
to death.
These included Kemmler, the wife,
slayer, the first man to meet death in the
electric chair; Mary Farmer, first woman
to be so executed; Leon Czlogosz. assassin
Of President Mckinley. and others whose
crimes attracted worldwide attention.
Shortly before his death. when asked
whether he believed he had ever executed
an innocent person, Mr.. Patterson said: 1T
is good rule of life to mind your own bust
ness. was not employed at Auburn as a
Judge
His was grim record, but he seems
to have taken his job philosopbically. and
from the ripe age he attained it appears
that if he was ever haunted by memories of
his victims his days were not materially
shortened thereby.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06
CHEAPER SMOKES

About half of us Americans above the
age of 18 will be interested in The proposal
of the House Ways and Means committee
to reduce all tobacco taxes 40 per cent.
This would cut the cigaret tax from 6 cents
for package of 20 to So cents. The manu-
facturers say they would pass the "a saw
ing along to the consumers. They would
probably go farther, and could afford to
do so, because of the Increased demantl
there would be-. Cigars, pipe tobacco and
snuff would all drop accordingly.
It would be mistake to lower the
tax if it would diminish the return to the
government. Uncle Sam needs the $780,
00O, 900 or 100000 year that this re-
duction would save the makers and users,
and levy on tobacco is about as painless
as any tax can be expected to be- Yet If
the lower rate would bring higher gov
eminent income, from greatly increased
volume, there would be double argument
for it-from people and government both.
It is hard to tell where the point of
diminishing returns would be- Also hard
to gauge the tolerance of the American.
people for nicotine. Possibly there should
be temperance campaign here, too, FOR
the special benefit of young people.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06
TODAY'S WEATHER
British Honduras, late yesterday
forenoon.
WEATHER CONDITIONS

The northern disturbance has
moved eastward to Ontario and
pressure is low over the central
Plains States and Rio Grande Val
ley; while high pressure area
has moven In over the upper Mis-
sissippi Valley, and pressure con-
tinues moderately high off the
South Atlantic coast. Showers
and thunderstorms have occurred
since yesterday morning in central
and southern Florida, on the mid
die Gulf coast and from South Da-
kota sontheastward to the Appa-
lachian region. the rainfall being
heavy at Miami, 1873 inches, Tam
pa. 1853 inches and New Orleans,
LA inches. Temperatures have
fallen somewhat in the upper Mis-
'sissippi Valley, but readings are
generally above normal from the
Plains States eastward this morn
ing.
The tropical disturbance of
slight intensity that was reported
yesterday morning a short dis
lance east of Belize Honduras.
moving north northwestwartl.
crossed the coast line near Belize
late in the forenoon.
I - G. s. KENNEDY,
Official in Charge
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06
rHE KEY WEST CITIZEN

WILL always sseK the truth and print y
without fear and without favor; never be
afraid to attack wrong Or to applaud right;
always fight for progress; never BE- the or
gan or the mouthpiece Of any person. CLIQUE.
faction Or sIass; always do IL utmost Tor the
public welfare; never tolerate corruption o.
mi tica; denounes Vice and praise virtue;
commend good done BY individual Or organ
laation; tolerAnt Of others rights. views and
opinions; print only newA that VIII elevate
snd not ecutaminats the reader; never com
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

Jacksonville to Florida Straits:
Gentle east to south winds and
partly overcast weather tonight
and Thursday with occasional
showers.
East Gulf: Moderate easterly
winds over south portion and
gentle 10 moderate southeast or
south winds over north portion.
Advisory: Tropical disturbance
Of slight 10 moderate intensity
CROSSED the eoastline near Belize,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

DR.. w. X. Piner, of Orlando, one
of the most gifted orators of the
Methodist church in Florida, viii
preach at Ley Memorial church
tomorrow at IL o'clock and in the
evening at First Methodist church.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06
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Today In History
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1s4i-Y NJ. c. A. founded in
England by George Williams.
Is57-Beeinning of great NUT
my in India.
Ig1s-U. S. troops engaged in
great battle west Of chateau-Thi-
cry.
1033-President modifies cuts
in veterans allowances.
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

Alabama paper says they can cap
ture Dillinger by watching his sweetheart
--cherchez la femme. imagine trying such
a ruse on sailor with a sweetheart in
every port
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

Credit to whom credit is due. II was
Ruth Bryan Owen who got the Everglades
National Park in such shape in congress
that her successor could continue the gal-
liant fight. He also serves who gets on base
80 that the next batter can drive him in
with the winning run.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

A merchant who aivertises welcomes
customers to his place Of business; one who
does not appears Indifferent and un-
appreciative to their trade.--Key West
Citizen. The non-advertiser doesn't want
to be bothered. and usually Is MOI. Times
Union.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

Editorial comment: The bare
foot boy with cheeks of tan would
get some sore feet in these times
from stepping on the broken bot
ties which the sports throw out of
car windows along the road.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06
WEATHER FORECAST
Till 8 b. M. Thursday

iii 8 p. ml.l Ihufsuay
Key West and Vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight and Thursday; local
thundershowers Thursday; gentle
to moderate east or south winds.
Florida: Partly cloudy tonight;
Thursday local fhunflarshnu,arc
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

Newspapers which print the per-
.centages of the home team in black type
must sometimes be tempted to publish the
table upside down.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

r. Merwin Archer, SON of Mr..
and Mrs. w. Archer. of Key West,
is now attending the Sweeney
Tractor and Automobile School at
Kansas City. Word received is to
the effect that Mr. Archer is well
pleased with the courses taught
and is making rapid progress.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

There will be a meeting of Rob-
ert .. Perry Chapter DeMolay held
tonight for the purpose Of putting
on the initiatory degree. A large
attendance of members is desired
as there will be several matters Of
Importance coming up for discus
sion.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

: This generation has witnessed the car
displace the piano as sign of social status.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

In tabulating the vote of the
primary election the vote in the
Seventh Precinct should have been
so instead of six for Melvin Rus
sell.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

It may be that single men commit
most of the crimes, but they are not re-
minded OF them so often.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

There can be no winner without 4
loser. So the winning candidates should
be grateful to the losers for hosting them
into their jobs.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

= The most ludicrous campaign sign
that came to light here was this "Vote for
Park Trammell. the FRIEND Of Key
West"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

A skeleton 1000 years old was found
with the legs wrapped around the neck.
We didn't know they had upper berths in
those days.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

1S6S-Robert Falcon Scott.
British Antarctic explorer. born.
Died March 20, 1912
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

Thomas Mann, German author
and Nobel prizewinner, born 80
years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

General johnson and Mr.. Darrow
took ride together. Probably rehearsing
for the next act.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

1867-Peter Ainslee, noted Bal
timore liberal Protestant clergy
man, born at Dunnsville. va. Died
in Baltimore, Feb. 20, 1884.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

1756-John Trumbull. noted
portrait and historical painter.
born at Lebanon, Conn. Died in
New York, Nov. 10. 1S43. =
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

Asked who wrote the Book of Num-
bers. Bible class student suggested the
telephone people.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

A poet has been jailed for writing a
bad check. but banker may write bad
poems with impunity. ''s
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

The dime novel still has great vogue
but it now costs 50.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

are fortunate enough to secure a
copy of the school journal.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

1855 = Nathan Hale. the
"Martyr-Spy" of the Revolution,
who regretted that he had but one
life to lose for his country. born
at Coventry. Conn. Executed in
New York, Sept. %, 1916.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

: Cracking down on the little fellow
may result in cracking up the NRA.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

The June bride should feel encouraged
If she gets by with her first batch Of bis
cults.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

1S04-Louis A. Cooley, Phila-
delphia publisher of the first
American magazine exclusively
for women, born in New York.
Died Nov. 20, 1878.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06
KEY WEST IN
DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here Just 10 Years
Ago Today Az Taken From
The Files OF The Citizen

OWluE 10 the IHCEGdScu tIdNCt
predicted for the coming winter
season to Key West, the p. and o.
S. S. Company has chartered the
Steamship Northland. which now
plies between New York and Bos-
ton and will be placed on the Key
West Havana run. The steamer
has passenger capacity OF GOO
which is 100 more than can be ac-
Icommodated on either the Cuba
or the Governor Cobb. The new
ship will be placed exclusively on
the Key West-Havana run at the
beginning of the tourist season.
The annual graduation exer-
cises held last night by the Mon
roe County High School senior
class were well attended. The
auditorium was deliberately dec
Grated in green and white and
presented beautiful scene. The
|haccalaureate address was deliv-
cred by DR.. w. X. Piner, of Or
Ilando, who arrived several days
ago. There was an excellent pro-
gram carried out in connection
with the event and all attending
enjoyed the evenings program i'm
Imenseiy.
Luis de la Cerde was given a
hearing before United States
Commissioner Charles L. Knowles
this morning. on a charge of vio-
|latings section of the immigra-
ton act by smuggling an alien in
to this country. The defendant
was placed under bond of 81, 0O0
for his appearance at the next
term of United States court.
Following are teachers of the
Monroe county schools who will
leave. on the Steamship Cuba to-
might en- route to Gainesville and
Tallahassee to attend summer
school: Misses E. M. Sawyer, E.
Lowe, M. Bethel d. Pease, S.
Sawyer. NJ. Curry. G. Ramus. E.
Lowe, Leota Grillon. X. Pease, M.
f. Albury, G. Romaguera. NJ.
Sharpley, Florence Pinder, X. Ma
lohey. ". Mcnamara, P. Burns,
|Averill Cleare, f. Richards, Grace
Kemp. S. Curry. f. Sharpley. S.
Nee lintock, Mrs. C. E. Green.
The current issue of the Monroe
Tattler, issued by the pupils of
the Monroe County High School.
lis filled with much interesting
reading matter, besides an excel
lent Photographic illustration
containing the pictures of the new
school building. the graduation
class, the faculty and many other
photographs. The publication is
being carefully read by those who
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

It must be great comfort to woman
to feel that her beautician is infallible.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06

1s09-Timothy Shay Arthur,
magazine editor and publisher.
prolific and popular writer of
temperance and moral fiction, au-
thor of "Ten Nights in "A Par
ro0n." born in Orange CO., N. y.
Died in Philadelphia. March 6.
1885.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-06
Today's
Anniversaries
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

l606-Pieire Coriieille, French
dramatist, born. Died Sept. 30,
1854.