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needs was essential to recovery. This
source described credit as plentiful
and capital as absent
Hundreds Of small industries are
closing up simply because they can't
get capital" one oficial said. "The
Public Works Administration is sperd-
ing $4,000, 900 900. but that won't put
back to work the 100000 men that
$50 900 100000 employed in the CO.
tal goods industries in 1929"
WOud Lend Credit.
Governor Black said, after his ".
House call, that any plan receivii
his attention would not compete wit
the banks, but rather Supplemey
them. Another authority said IN
function Of commercial banks was t
lend credit. not capital.
Consideration of the banking plal,
cOincided with publication Of q letter
from President Roosevelt to Governor
Black, in which the Chief Executive
said the gold reserve act of 1894 "ir
no way impeirs the strength Of the
Federal Reserve banks"
The letter, dated February 10, SAID
My dear Governor:
Several days ago I approved thu
gold reserve act Of 1884.
The law itself in no way inpairs
the strength Of the Federal Reserve
banks. They have simply EXCHANGED
their gold for gold certificates issued
by the Treasury and collateralled by
100 per cent o. gold.
These gold certificates so collater-
allied with gold supply all reserve re-
oulrements of the reserve act. This
nlI lnterfereS in no way with the
credit, currency or supervisory re-
sponabilit1es Of the Reserve banks
Their powers will continue TO be exer-
clsed in the interest of agriculture
commerce and industry. Just as the
nave been for the past 20 years.
Services Praised.
1T gives me pleasure at this tim,
to express my appreciation of ths
splendid services the Federal Haserve
system has rendered in connection
with our efforts to bring about recov-
cry. 1t has been an institution of in
calculable value through the 20 wears
OF its existence; soon after its orrani-
Satton, it was an important factor in
enabling this country to aid in win
ming the war; and more recently
has given hrm support to the Govern.
ment S efforts in fighting the depres-
sion.
1T has stood Loyalty by the inter
ests of the people by supplying then,
with a sound currency. by placing a
the disposal Of member banks a largo
volume OF reserves available to finane
recovery, by exerting a powerful infiu-
ence toward the rehabilitation of Nh
commercial banking structure. and r
cooperating in every way with I
Governments financial program.
Very sincerely yours
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT"
One factor described as tendine
curtail the capital market was tn,
haf years heavy Government Dor
rowing, One official said that witt
this cushion TO fall back on. bank.
have not sought other business anc
consequently have a billion in excer
reserves which they are content nc
to use.
BY the end of June when the GOV
eminent has completed its 10 billie
borrowing program it was expectr
that this condition would be large
remedied and that much Of the exec,
reserves would find their way in
business channels.
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Oyster Supper Scheduled.

BERWYN, Md, February Is (spe-
cisD An oyster supper will be given
tonight from to o'clock in the
dining hall of the Baptist Church.
GxS. Margaret Smith ID in ehAxws.
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7. Y. A. Constructing Experimental Town of Norris
Combining Agricultural and Industrial Features
Community Will Cover
$500 Acres and Will
House 1000 Workers
and Their Families.

This is the sirth OF a series OF
articles on the huge experiment
being conducted By the Tennessee
Valley Authority. The seventh
article iDfH appear tomorrow.
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What's What
BehindNews
In Capital
Silver Bloc's Silence
Hints 1t Expects
Early Action.
BY PAUL MALLON.

~ PROFESSIONAL silver agitators
- have been sucking their thumbs
and looking wise during the
4 past few days. That Is sure
sign a further silver move is
nigh.
The professionals do their screaming
when they think they are losing their
battle. They wisely keep quiet when
they think they are winning.
AS a matter Of fact, word has been
passed confidentially to them by a
person very close to the White House
that the administration is going to
take the limit off its silver purchases.
They have been led to expect a ma
tionalization plan similar to that now
in effect on gold.
Warren Studies Problem.
That hint is partly confirmed by
the fact Prof Warren has been inveSti-
eating the silver problem. He is sup
posed to have worked out a basis Of
procedure now under consideration In
the inner sanctum of the White House.
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King to Open Tunnel.

King George is expected TO open
the $30,00o,o0o Msrsey Tunnel in
| England IN july.
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U. S. BANK CHAIN
TO AID SMALLER
FIRMS Is PLANNED

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ROBERT GETS NEW
TREASURY DUTIES
IN REORGANIZATION

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DISTRICT c. v. A.
TO Be DROPPED
Demobilization to Start in
Two WeekS-RuraI Dis
miSSaIS Begun.

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CHASED BY METEOR.
MAIL PILOT BANKS
AND MAKES ESCAPE

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The Board of Awards consists of
Mr.. Wetmore, Mr. Simon, Mr.. Won
Nerta, Mr.. Schaeffer and Mr.. Whitman.
This temporary organization has .
temporary status because II Is now
necessary to go to the Civil Service
Commission for classification of the
new positions, and ofacial setting up
Of Q permanent organization.
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disnissals, but they do involve Nr-
tual promotions for some persons and
substantial change Of responsibilities
for others.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-11
REV. JIMMIE DAY
SPEAKS TONIGHT
SON OF LOCAL PASTOR WILL
DELIVER ADDRESS AT
BAPTIST CHURCH

By special request, Rev. Jimmie
Day, pastor of the Southside Bap-
fist Church of Lakeland, and son
of Rev. and Mrs. James S. Day.
will preach tonight at the Baptist
church. This request has been
made by many of those who heard
him last Sunday evening.
Rev. Jimmie Day, who is here
visiting his father, made quite a
chit with the congregation of
the First Baptist Church last Sun
day night, but his dad says he is
a rotten fisherman. He was the
only one in the party out Tuesday
night who did not get even strike.
Jimmie has many old friends in
Key West who will be glad of this
additional opportunity of hearing
him. t. -f-..'
He and Mrs. Day and daughter
are returning to their home in
Lakeland Friday evening.
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PINDER
NAMED COUNCILLOR
ORDER DEMOLAYS
JOE ALLEN CHOSEN SENIOR
COUNCILLOR AT MEETING
OF ORGANIZATION HELD
LAST NIGHT

Malcolm Pinder was named
Master Councillor of the Robert j.
Perry Chapter, Order OF DeMolayr
at meeting held in the Scottish
Rite Hall last night on Eaton and
Simonton Streets.
Joe Allen was chosen as Senior
Councillor and Neville Stirrup,
Junior Councillor.
The meeting was well attended
by members of the chapter, and
present was dad" Boyden of the
Masonic Consistory, sponsors OF
the organization.
Much business was transacted
at this session, and report on the
Orlando Conclave was given by
Malcolm Pinder who gave an ac-
count of the trip, from the time
of leaving Key West until their
return.
1t was decided that installation
of officers would be held at the
regular meeting next Tuesday
evening. The members were urg-
ed to have a large crowd in at
tendance at the ceremonies.
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NEGRO ARRAICNED
FOR TRIAL TODAY
WILL HENRY wINFRED rs
CHARGED WITH BREAKING
AND ENTERING

Will Henry Winfred, colored,
was placed on trial in criminal
court this morning on a charge of
breaking and entering and for
petty larceny in connection there
with.
1t appears from the story that
when the negro entered the place
he saw an overcoat and decided it
would be good for either wear or
money. He decided on the latter,
it is alleged, and Showed it up"
He disappeared from the city
and it was. not until a month later
he was arrested in Miami and with
in a few days had been brought
to Key West.
The jury who will decide as to
his guilt or innocence are: William
B. Curry. Samuel McClintock,
Hugh Hinde, Edward Fernandez,
Herman H. Bethel and Angel Tor
res.
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Porter Confident Loan Application
For Bridges Will Be Approved Soon

VIM. r. Porter, chairman of the
Monroe County Road and Toll
Bridge Commission, is just as
optimistic today as he has ever
been as to the ultimate success of
the commission in securing a loan
to construct the bridges.
He arrived today on the Ha-
vana Special from Miami where
he stopped for several days on his
way from Washington and told
The Citizen he felt confident the
loan application for bridges would
be approved within the next few
weeks. ....
Reiterating his statement made
in Miami relative to the reduced
amount to be asked on the new
plans which will be submitted Mr..
Porter said he was satisfied the
approval of certain members of
the Public Works Administration
who appear to be unfavorable to
the present idea would be given
when the new setup for bridges
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-11
BRITISH STATESMEN
SCHOOLBOYS AGAIN
MEN WHO RUN ENGLAND ARE
ATTENDING TALKS ON
SCIENCE
1Rx Associated Pre..l

LONDON, July 1.-THE men
who run John Bulls national af-
fairs are going to school again.
A series of lectures has been
organized by the British Science
Guild so that public men may be
kept in touch with the latest de-
velopments in scientific progress
by leading scientists.
Prime Minister Ramsay Mac
Donald was present at the first
lecture at which Sir William
Bragg, director of the Royal In
stitution. was the scholOmaster.
The lectures are kept as simple
as possible. Sir Williams subject
was refrigeration, both from the
scientific and practical points of
view-and he drove home his
points about molecules and heat
by the use of billiard table, balls
and tennis racquet.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-11
Sanitary And Health Departments
OF City Placed In Hands OF FERA

Health, is expected to arrive this
week.
When Governor Dave Sholtz
asked julius +. Stone, Jr., state
relief administrator, to take over
the affairs of Key West, Mr.. Stone
predicted it will become the Ber-
.fnuda OF the United States. That
it would eventually be the model
tourist and health resort of the
country and it is with this objec-
tive in mind that MIR. Duncan is
beginning his wonderful work for
the betterment of the city.
Survey Fiscal Accounts
Another matter taken up at the
meeting was the fiscal accounts of
the municipality. After a detail
ed examination of these it wa
decided the duly elected officers
would continue to function in
their normal capacities.
Relieved from the expenses of
maintaining the health and sani-
tation departments the city will,
in the opinion of Mr.. Duncan, be
able to continue to administer the
police, fire and remaining depart
ments.
I At the meeting were, besides
those mentioned: j. L. Turnage,
regional director of operations;
Leo Warren, president of the
council, and the following MEM
bers:, Ralph B. Pinder, G. C. Sym
onette, F. F. Hoffman, Ambrose
Cleare, j. Frank Roberts and Joe
Cabrera.
j. Lancelot Lester, city attor-
ney; Wallace Pinder, city clerk;
B. C. Moreno, civil engineer; Har-
ry Nj. Baker, chief of fire depart
ment, Willard M. Albury. city
auditor and Sam B. Pinder, tax
collector-assessor.
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DEFER MEETING
COUNTY BOARD
NO REGULAR SESSION WILL
BE HELD THIS EVE
MING

There will be no regular meet
ing of the board of county COM
missioners tonight. As there are
two members of the board absent
from the city it was decided to
postpone it.
This would have been the Sec
ond regular meeting of the month
at which the principal matter be-
fore the board is usually checking
and approving depository accounts,
As there will be a special meet
ing held next Wednesday night to
hear complaints relative to tax as.
sessments it was ordered to hold
the meeting scheduled for tonight
in connection with that one.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-11
FORT MYERS MAN
VISITS KEY WEST
r. B. STEWART WAS GUEST
OF STATE SENATOR AR
THUR GOMEZ

r. B. Stewart, prominent in
business circles in Fort Myers and
head of widely known dredging
and excavating company. was a
visitor in Key West yesterday.
Mr.. Stewart came in on the Ha-
vana Special as the guest of State
Senator Arthur Gomez and left
in the afternoon. Before his de-
parture he said he would like to
keep in touch with affairs in Key
West and to do so took out six
months subscription to The Citi-
zen.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-11
.MIAMIAN Is KILLED
BY ELECTRIC SHOCK
WOMAN BELIEVED TO HAVE
ATTEMPTED TO ExTRIcATE
DOG FROM POWER LINE

MIAMI, July 11.-An attempt
to extricate her collie dog which
had become entangled in a broken
wire from a power line is believed
to have caused Mrs. Lillian Ritter
Sexton, 43, of 1886 Ingraham
highway, assistant librarian at
the Coconut Grove library, to be
killed by electric shock.
Mrs. Sexton was killed about
800 feet east of Ingraham high
way in N. Moorings way, Coco
nut Grove. She was believed to
have been on her way to friends
home to pick mangoes when the ac-
cident occurred.
Carey Bentley, 1854 Oak aven-
ne, Coconut Grove, who was
working at 1914 S. Moorings way,
told J. B. Rowland, investigator
for the state attorneys office.
and j. c. Brown. deputy sheriff,
that he saw smoke rising from
the street and went to investi-
gate. Bentley said he found Mrs.
Sexton and her dog lying on the
ground, apparently dead. The fall
len wire burned Mrs. Sexton
across both legs and authorities
said she died instantly.
Mrs. Sexton had been a resi-
dent of Coconut Grove for the
last five years, coming here from
st. Louis. She leaves her hus-
band, G, E. Sexton.
The body was sent to Jackson
vile for cremation by the Gautier
Funeral Home.
The Sections were originally
from Key Largo, both of whom
are well known in Key West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-11
MANY VIEW RARE
TREE GROWING in
FRANCIS ST. LOT
BREADFRUIT TREE IN BACK
YARD OF OLD JOHN SAW
YER PROPERTY SEEN BY
MANY PEOPLE

The breadfruit tree, or artocar-
pus communis, as science CLASH
fies it, which is growing in the
back yard of the old John I. Saw
yer homestead, has become better
known and has been seen by more
people in the past few months
since the return of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Reardon, son-in-law and
daughter of the late John L. Saw
yer.
This tree, which is said to be
the only one in the United States,
produces large giobular fruit Of
/ a pale green color and grows to
be the size of a child's head, weigh
ing anywhere from two to five
pounds. 1t is covered with a
rough rind and when ripe is juicy
and yellow.
The tree is a result of a mere
sprout brought here about Is
years ago by Mr.. Sawyer from
; Harbor Island, Bahama Islands.
In five years the tree reached the
height of 25 feet and spread over
large area. Around the tenth
year the tree had grown still tall
er and reached its maximum height
of more than 40 feet.
There is never a time when the
tree is not bearing, the branches
heavy with fruit. However. it is
stated that the greatest number
mature in the months of June and
July.
The tree is a native of south
ern Asia, grows wild in many of
the islands of the Pacific and is
found in the West Indies. The
fruit is the main food of the ma
tives of many of the above men
toned lands and is used for a
variety of purposes.
According to Mr.. and Mrs.
Reardon, the breadfruit has a
somewhat sweetish taste and great
ly resembles the egg plant in this
manner. 1t can be used in the
same way as the potato and some
what like plantain. When prop
erly cooked by natives of the
South Sea Islands the fruit will
keep for several weeks.
The tree is excellent as a shade
despite the fact that its bright
green leaves are divided into sew
en- or nine spear-shaped lobes,
which is provided by Mother Ma
ture as protection against the
higA winds and hurricanes of
tropical lands.
The wood of the tree also has
it's uses. 1t is preferred by the
natives for the building of boats,
furniture and various other pur-
poses.
The Reardons have had speci-
mems of the fruit on display in the
show room of their place O. bust
ness at Southland and Francis
streets for. the past few weeks and
have given a number to friends
who expressed a desire to try
them.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-11
ESCAPED NEGRO
RETURNED HERE;
LODGED in JAIL
WILLIAM DANES ARRESTED
IN MIAMI; BROUGHT TO.
KEY WEST LAST NIGHT BY
PEACE JUSTICE

William Danes, negro, who es-
capped from the county authorities
last September, is again back in
the county Jail and is awaiting
trial.
Tried on a charge of assault
and battery on September IL, he
was sentenced to six months in
the county lookup. Just IL days
later he was seized with a ''ter-
rible feeling" and felt he was GO
ing to die.
Pleading to be allowed to work
in the court house grounds in the
hope that the eterrible feeling
would pass away he was heard,
his plea granted and he went out
to work. When the roll was called
that evening he was gone.
A few days ago word was re-
ceived he had been arrested in
Miami. Peace Justice Rogelio
Gomez left over the highway Mon
day morning and returned with
the prisoner last night.
1t is understood there is a
charge of breaking and entering
to be preferred against him.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-11
MRS. MONTGOMERY
ARRIVES in CITY


Mrs.. Montgomery, wife of J. j.
Montgomery, arrived here yester-
day for an indefinite stay with
relatives. Mr.. Montgomery. who
was stationed at the Pensacola
Naval Station, has been transfer
red to the U. S. S. Portland which
is now in the scouting fleet
maneuvering in the Atlantic.
Accompanying her here was
Miss Rebah Sands OF this city, who
has been spending a stay with
Mrs. Montgomery; also, Miss
Mary Buckley. formerly of this
city, who has been residing in De-
troit, Mich.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-11
ARMY
PLANS SERVICE

Tomorrow evening at o'clock
there will be services conducted
at the Salvation Army Hall, cor
ner of Fleming and Grinnell
streets.
Rev. Howard M. Day, son of
Rev. and Mrs. James S. Day, will
be the speaker.
There will be duet by Miss
Minnie Louise and Dora Anna
Williams, with other numbers to
be rendered during the service.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-11
CUBA CARRIES
78 PASSENGERS

Steamship Cuba, of the P. and
o. ). 5. company. sailed for Ha-
vana yesterday with nine passen-
gers from Tampa, 50 from Key
West and 1O1 sacks of mail.
Ferry PARROT arrived from
Cuba with three cars of avocados,
one of cylinders. 6S sacks of mail,
two passengers, baggage and four
miscellaneous cars.
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costing either $4,OOO,O00 or S..
100000 was presented.
Asked when he expected the re,
quest to be acted on he said he be-
lieved it would be within the next
two weeks and there is someone in
Washington watching the trend OF
events and will advise him as soon
as date is set for the hearing.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-11
new ARRIVAL AT
SAWYER'S Home

Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Sawyer
announce the birth of a girl 9:1O
o'clock Monday night in a local
hospital. Mother and daughter
are reported doing nicely.
Nancy Rose is the name to be
given the daughter, Mr.. Sawyer
said today.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-11

As an assurance that the health
Of the people of Key West will be
one of the first considerations Of
the Emergency Relief Administra.
ton, the sanitation and health de-
partments of the city went into
the hands of the administration
last night at an executive meet
ing held in the city hall.
This action was taken as ali
emergency measure and as a
guarantee that the health of the
citizenTy will be carefully guard
ed during the time the program of
rehabilitation is in effect.
The matter of taking over these
branches of the city government
was discussed in detail by B. NJ.
Duncan, relief administrator of
Key West, Mayor VIM. Fl. Malone,
DIR. Harry c. Galley, city health
officer, and members of the coun-
Gil.
In his announcement relative to
the administration of the two de-
partments Mr.. Duncan said he
will have the assistance of the
state health department in carry
ing out the plans which he will
formulate.
Sanitary Officer Arrives
S. D. MacReady, district SAN
itary officer for the state board
of health, arrived yesterday, and
was present. He will remain for
the purpose of making a general
survey of sanitary conditions.
Iowa G. Lenert, chief engineer
of the Florida State Board of
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-11
Mid Year Marks Transition
Period As Wall ST. Begins
Regulation Of Activities
Stock Market Decline
Moderate In Compare
son With Movements OF
Prior Year


NEW YORK. July H.
Through shs frat half of 1884,
financial markets presented a pic
turs of outward calm almost un-
matched since the big postwar
bull market in stocks began TO
climb ten years ago.
Although the stock market de-
clined quite sharply from April to
the middle of May, the down.
swing was moderate in compare
son with some of the big move
ments of 1888.
The decline did not go far
enough to break the lower limits
Of the range in which the market
has moved since last July. More
over, losses were partly recovered
in an upturn which carried into
June.
In contrast with stocks, bonds
neld steady around best prices of
the past two wears and in June
many first grade issues sold at
highest levels recorded since
1928.
Commodity Prices Strong
Nor did commodities f0fi0w
stocks on the spring decline very
far. In fact, underlying strength
In commodity prices in May again
began to assert itself and, by the
middle of June, leading active
staples on the average were at top
levels for the year, although still
some distance away from the
peaks touched last July.
The unruffled appearance of
markets on the SUFFICE, however,
did not fully reflect momentous
changes in Wall street.
II was transition period as
the stock exchange and financial
community prepared to adapt it.
self to federal regulation.
All through the spring until
President Roosevelt signed the
stock exchange control bill. fed
eral rule of exchanges and spec
ulative practices was uppermost
in Wall street discussion and
thought.
Wall Street Modifies Protest
At first loud-spoken in OPPOSE
tion to the control bill, Wall street
modified its protests as the bill
was amended.
Thus. mid-year of 1884 becomes
a red-letter day in Wall street. 1t
marks the passing of the old
regime of unrestricted speculation
and the advent of a new era of
governmental regulation.
How security markets will func-
ton under the new control meas
ure remains to be seen. But there
Is a considerable body of opinion
IN the financial community which
holds that long-term effects will
rebound To the benefit of Wall
street as well as the public.
Whether or not it was directly
attributable to the prospect of
federal regulation, speculative
activity in stocks waned rapidly
after the stock exchange measure
was introduced in congress last
February. Trading ebbed to such
extremes that daily sales on sew
eral occasions in May established
low records for the past decade.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-11
IMPOSES FINE

L0ND0N-1"1'll teach you
manners" said Justice Benham of
this city, as he fined Robert Lur-
man $50 for putting his hat on in
court.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-11
SMASHES BOX

WILMINGTON, Eng. = An
automobile out of control smashed
a lighting distribution box in this
city and the town was in darkness
all night.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-11
FALLS IN SHAFT

CHICAGO-Walter Moulton of
this city fell into an open elevator
shaft at the tenth floor, but saved
his life by grasping the cable and
sliding down.