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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05
rLoRIDA LEGISLATORS SHOULD &C

Latest figures Indicate that fatalities
from street and highway accidents YIN *
coed $4,000 tbs year This would top the
all-time high IN deaths from automobile
accidents. $4,000 IN 1881.
The figures are rather discouraging
t. those who imagined that Improved high
ways and better automobiles would mean
greater safety to pedestrians and ne rid
ing public. While higher speeds are N
vogue one can hardly imagine that tie ex-
cesslve death toll Is altogether explained
b. the single factor Of so-mapy es-per-
hour
Statistics compiled BY the Travellers
Insurance Company show that 48 per cent
Of eli persons killed IN these accidents
have been pedestrians. OF the drivers in
volved IN the 100000 accidents reported
there has been an increase OF almost q
per cent IN the number who were declared
intoxicated but the pedestrians involved
showed an increase Of SIS per cent This
undoubtedly indicates that alcohol has
something to do with the increasing num-
Der Of fatalities and injuries. regardless Of
what individuals may think
Along this line LEI Us call your atten-
ton to survey Of Maryland. made by the
Maryland Casualty Company. which shows
that 10 per cent Of drivers cause so per
cent Of accidents. This indicates that dras-
tic revocation Of licenses to drive would
tend to eliminate this dangerous group,
which includes reckless and unfit drivers
as veil as those with physical defects.
Henry Edward Warner of Baltimore,
thinks that We ought to start over in the
matter Of licenses By requiring examina-
tons under new rules. which would re-
quire medical certificates of fitness. as
surance Of sobriety and evidence Of ma
turity to eliminate collegiate types and
just plain fools He cites the case Of a
young man. subject to epileptic fits. who
IS licensed to drive machine that travels
up to so miles an hour and he rightfully
pronounces It as potential murder to let
him drive.
The problem affects the people of
Monroe County and Florida as much as
those Of other sections. It can be solved
50 far as We are concerned, by appro-
pirate state action, which viii cold-blood-
eddy and unsympathetically weed out the
dangerous driver The legislators Of Florida
might set an example for the rest of the
United States BY taking prompt steps to
save the lives Of our own people.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Today In History

1776-Phi Beta Kappa. parens
Of the American system of Greek
letter college fraternities. organ
lied at William and Mary College.
Virginia.
1784-f150 years agol Died
PhiIlis Peters Wheatley. 10 Bos-
ton. Negro poetess.
Topeka, Kansas. found
Sd.
1922-Irish Free State IN ex-
istence at midnight.
Utah's ratification end
ed Prohibition.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05
KEY WEST IN
DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here Just 10 Years
Ago Today As Taken From
The Files Of The Citizen


Yesterday was . productive one
in the history Of criminal court
in Key West. There were 81 de-
PENDANTS arraigned. charged with
illegally having liquor in their
possession. With the consent Of
the court the defendants pleaded
guilty to charges of assault and
battery and paid the fines impos-
ed. -Four paid fines Of 500 each
while the other II paid fines of
$50 each. Hence the court is rich
er by $3.50 IN fines besides the
costs. which in each case are ap-
preciable.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05

Attorney General Cummings
wants 200 new men for his IN
vestigating department. which now
has 545 operatives Considerine
that they work over 3.e10.5se
square miles the force doesn1
seem large.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05

Frederick Muller. son Of Cap
tain Frederick Muller. u. S. N,
and Mrs. Mullefs delightfully."- en-
tertained a number of his friends
last evening with party in his
home on Whitehead street. Dane
ing, singing and other forms Of
amusement were INDUCED in. De
lieious Refreshments were served.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05

land Association in Key West, so
that the various views entertain
ed as to the most feasible manner
in which the project may be ae-
complished can be coordinated.
The intention is to hold a mass
meeting at an early date to or
ganize the association.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05

1875 General Sir Arthur ~
CuTie, commander Of the Cana
dian forces in the World War,
college president. born at Napper-
ton. Ontario. Died Nov. 30. 1883.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05

Passengers arriving on the eve
ming train yesterday numbered 80
and there were 1S4 arriving this
morning. The Governor Cobb
sailed with 156 passengers for
Havana this afternoon.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05

All is in readiness for the
meeting of the Married Mems
quintet and the Mysterious Five
IN their heralded game of basket
ball at the Athletic Club tonight.
Both teams are in perfect con-
dition and a well played game is
anticipated.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05

Excellent entertainment IS
promisd those who attend the
Troop 5 Girl Scouts play in the
Garden Theater tonight. The pro-
duetion is one of the best of its
type which can be secured and
the actors are perfect in their
roles.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05

Unfortunately I quiet home wedding
s.s.as |nsafa quiet home life thereaftep
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05

He sometimes wonder how one q
Ihass hIsh.poNefed salesmen makes out
she's IfTIne $ sell hiA wife - idea.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05

The ". c. 7. U. met at the
home of Mrs. James cormack on
William street yesterday after
noon for another of their enjoy
able affairs. There were Is mem
bers present and one new mem
Der, Mrs. George Stricken. who was
added to the roll. Guests for the
afternoon were Mrs. j. T. Arm
strong. Mrs. VIM. Bryant and
Mrs. w. d. Hearn of Tampa.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05

1S72-Harry N. Pillsbury. chess
champion, born at sOmerviIle-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05

- 1S45-yohn A. Coekerill. iourn-
alist. born in Adams Co.. Ohio.
Died in Egypts April 10. 1896.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05

The u. S. S. Savannah. flag
ship Of the submarine division OPP
Grating in the Atlantic. win ar.
rive in port December 6 and viii
take on coal at the naval station.
The u. S. S. Bushnell. flagship Of
Division. 8 will also arrive tomor-
row. and it IS expected the Cam
den. tender for division four and
several submarines viii also arrive,
A movement has been started
to organize the Road to the Main
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05

1841-Marcus DAILY. the Mon
tana copper king of his day, born
in Ireland. Died Nov. II, 1909.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05

According to present plans.
ground for the clubhouse which the
Key West Country Club viii
have erected on the municipal
links at Stock Island. viii be
broken Monday. All arrangements
for construction of the building
have been made and it IS the in
tention. of the members to have
the structure ready for occupancy
~ the early part Of February.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05

Messages received in Key West
this morning state that the Steam
ship Newtoront, Captain Martin.
IS aground about 10 miles east
northeast of American Shoals
lighthouse. The ship is from Hull.
England, en- route to Galveston,
Texas. She IS in no immediate
danger. The Coast Guard Cutter
Saukee and the Tug Warbler were
dispatched to the assistance of the
ship.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05

Editorial Comment: tits good
sign and shows improvement in
business conditions when the pro-
prietor of a business place tells
the collector he has no time to
write a check.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05

1899 George A. Custer. soldier
and Indian fighter. born in Harri-
son Co.. Ohio. Killed in battle
with the Indians. June 25. 1876.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05

1s22-Elizabeth Cabot c. Agas-
siz, wife and professional asso-
eiate Of the famed naturalist. first
president of Radcliffe College.
born in Boston. Died June p,
1907.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05
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Today's
Anniversaries

17S2-Martin Van Buren,. New
York lawyer, L. S. Senator. COVER
nor, Secretary Of State, Vice
President. 8th President. born at
Undertook. n. Y. Died there.
July "a. 1862.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05

0-Christina G. Rosetti.
English poetess, born. Died Dec.
%. 1894.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-12-05

ls5a-Topeka, kansas. found
ID.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-14
CONVENTION OF
 ORDER OF MALTA
600 Knights and Ladies Gathered at St Paul's
 BasiliCa To-day

Rome, March IA -UP)-Six hundred knights and ladies of the Order of Malta, gathered today at St. Paurs basilica, inaugurating a convention.
 Enrico Galeazzi, engineer, archi- tect of the basilica of St. Peters, and commissioner of the knights of Columbus, was made a knight of Malta in recognition of his ar tistic achievements in work he did on the Knights Welfare buildings here.
 Six hundred knights and ladies attended the inaugural ceremony in the presence of Cardinal Bisleti, commendatory grand prior of the sovereign order in Rome.
 The most eminent knights wore their characteristic uniforms with gold breast plates and crimson capes. Others wore red uniforms or full evening dress with decorations. The women wore black robes and were yelled in accordance with Holy Year regulations.
 Three major basilicas will be vis- tied, St. Johns and St. Mary's this afternoon, and St. Peters tomor- row, in addition to St. Pauls where the inaugural ceremony was held.
 The pope will receive the mem berS Friday at noon, and the king and queen will receive them at the quirinal palace. There will be a reception at night, and on Saturday Premier Benito Mussolini will re- ceive them at the Venice palace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-14
WOOL MARKET

Boston Mar. 14-(UP)-Some houses were unable to find any outlet for their holdings in the Boston wool market today. Others moved a little fine and medium wools. Sellers offering quarter blood Ohio f1eeces, which were ac- tive a short time ago, reported that all interest appeared gone, even at 40 cents 8 pound in the grease. Small lot business in Texas woOls and a bit in secured wools was being done.
 The U. S. Agriculture depart ment said: "A very small number of houses are transacting some business on wool. The finer grades of the western grown wools are receiving the bulk of the calls. A small quantity of strictly combing GAS and finer staple territory wool has been moved at 86-88 cents, secured basis. The bulk of the de- mand, however, runs to the short CT staple of this grade at around 80 cents, secured basis, for cloth- ing and at 8182 cents for short French combing"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-14
NEW HAVEN ROAD
 PAID FOR STORM
Cost That Railway About $6OO,0OO Says Presi=
 dent John J. Policy

New Haven, Conn.,, Mar. 14- UP)-February storfns cost the New York. New Haven and Hart ford railroad approximately $600,- 900 it was estimated today by Pres- ident John J. Policy.
 "About one-half the railroad s $6OO,000 storm expenses during the month," he said, "were incurred in actual snow removal work, includ- ing the employment at times of as many of 5000 men, and the opera ton of 3S snow Hangers and eight snow blows. The balance of the increased expenses was caused by greatly increased consumption of ue]. increased forces at engine houses and other points, the work ing of night shifts, overtime due to delayed trains and other causes, the operation of double header engines or the splitting of trains into two sections, and the feeding of passengers stranded on snow bound trains. @
 t"ihe effect of these weather con- ditions throughout February will result in the New Haven railroad showing 8 deficit for the month of between sS50,000 and $9OO,OOO be- fore guarantees. However. March freight business is running over 20 per cent better than February and 33 per cent better than a year ago. Passenger traffic for the first week in March is 26 per cent ahead of last year. Every indication points to continuation of this higher traffic level for the balance of the month."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-14
TYDINGS GIVES
 OUT WARNING

Washington, March 14-(UP)- Senator Willard E. Tydings, demo- crat. Md, today warned that fed. eral relief expenditures must be curtailed sharply before next win ter in order to keep the budget in balance.
 Tydings said that by the end of the next fiscal year the national debt would approximate $32,0OO,- 100000 and pointed out that in terest at per cent and a per cent sinking fund on that debt would require $1,600,0 annu- ally. With the governments in- come approximating $2,S00,O00,000 only about $1,200.0 would re- main for all ordinary purposes aft CT paying interest and sinking fund charges on the debt.
 "As the veterans alone now draw upwards to a billion dollars q year. in compensation and bene- fits, sufficient money will not be available with which to run the government"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-14
DARTMOUTH LOST
 ONE MORE YOUTH
Robert M. Michelet, Noted SchOlar=Athlete, Dies
 at the College

Hanover. N. H., Mar 14.-UP) Robert H. Michelet, 22, Of Wash ington, D. C., Dartmouth colleges outstanding scholar athlete, died of pneumonia here to-day after a fortnight's illness.
 Michelet, president of the senior class. first-string guard on the varsity football team, captain of the varsity track team, and Rhodes scholar elect, only recently had charge of memorial services for nine fellow students killed by car bon moxoxide fumes in the Theta Chi Fraternity House tragedy last month.
 At the bedside when death came at Dicks house, college infirmary, to-day, was his father. Simon Michelet, Washington attorney.
 Michelet was president of Pa laeopipus, the student governing board, senior fellow, an honor student in history, president of the Green Key. junior honorary so- ciety, president of Psi Upsilon fra ternity, and winner of the Barrett cup, a scholarship-ath thletic award regarded as the most coveted at the college.
 Last season Michelet was men toned for All-American football honors and was named on several eastern teams.
 Death resulted from bronchial pneumonia and complications.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-14
JEAN NASH WILL
 ASSIST HER SON
Andrew D. KirWan Is the Young Man Held on
 Murder Charge

Paris, Mar IA. CUP)-Mrs Jean Nash Dubonnet and her husband Jules Dubonnet. millionaire aperi- tiff manufacturer, left for Cher bourg to-day 10 embark on the liner Berengaria for New York to aid Andrew D. Kirwan, Mrs Nash's son by a girlhood marriage.
 Kirwan is held for murder on a charge that he stabbed Gillian Sessoms of Seattle, Wash. on liner en route to New York from Europe.
 Mrs Dubonnet was angry over reports at New York that Kirwan was forgotten son"-forgotten in her meteoric career in Europe as "the worlds best dressed wom- an."
 "Of course l knew about this affair aboard ship" she was quoted as saying. ''That is why Paul and I came to Paris from Cannes. But I had no idea Sessoms was ever in danger. I must sail for New York at once. must be beside my child. He is not like other boys. His mind is brilliant.
 "But he loses control of his limbs. We shall do everything we can to keep my boy out of the courtS.''
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-14
GREAT BRITAIN
 AND JAPAN BREAK
Dispute Over the Textile Interests May Cause
 Big Trade War

London. March II - (UP) - Negotiations between Lancashire and Japanese textile interests broke clown today. it was feared per manently, and it seemed certain the Anglo-Japanese trade war would be intensified.
 The broakdcwn may cause de- nunciation of the Anglo-Japanese commercial treaty of 1898, thai would enable Britain to take tariff action against Japan. such trade war would entail repercussions in the international political situation and might solidify world policy against Japanese competition.
 Britain is seeking closer com munity of policy with the United States in the Pacific and has im- proved her relations with Russia to offset Japanese commercial ex- pansion.
 Breakdown of the textile nego- tiations came over the insistence o1 the Lancashire interests for aE agreement for control of English and Japanese cotton goods and rayon exports in all world mar kets. Japan would discuss only con- trol III Britain and her crown colo uieS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-14
DOG KIDNAPERS
 AFTER RANSOM
They Want $500, But the Owners Will Only Give
 z Up $250

Chicago. March 14-(UP)-A long, distance telephone "contact" has been made with the kidnapers who chose as their victim a pedi- greed white-faced Boston bull ter rier. it was revealed today.
 The "dognaping" of Kid Boots ace occurred two weeks ago and was followed by a ransom demand for $500. Louis Rudginsky of Win throp. Mass, owner of the dog, la- ter appointed Paul Schwartz as a go-between. authorized to offer $250.
 Schwartz revealed today that a telephone call had been placed by the kidnapers to friend of Rud- ginskys in New York, renewing the demand for $500
 When the dog disappeared from a Loop hotel where he won prizes in Il dog show, Rudginsky said he valued him at $10,00O but considered $500 ransom as unreal sonable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-14
By ELMER c. WALZER ,Au Eu---nsau Edff

Limited Press .E1nanc1aI EultOfJ
 New York, March 14-UP)- A majority of stocks made small gains in today's Stock Exhange session with trading around yes- terday's total of 1,270,000 shares.
 Bonds continued to move into new high ground for the year, while utilities and the dollar fiuc- tuated in narrow range. Grains were down slightly; cotton was around previous closing levels: sil- yer, silk and copper futures eased slightly; rubber, hides and tin made small gains.
 Rails, utilities, aviation and pack ing shares took turns at leadership on the stock exchange. Steels were lower on a dip in operations brought on by fear of labor trou- bles in the automobile industry. Silver issues were firm for a time, but they gave ground late in the day. Motors held we'll as did mer- cantile issues and wet stocks. Late buying centered on the packing group where Wilson pre- ferred rose points to 76; the "A' stock 1 3-4 to 21 1-2; the common 3-S to 7.5-8; Armour preferred 3-4 to 60 3-4, and Armour A., 1-4, to 6 1-4. Improved earnings for the packers was an aid for the stocks Railroad issues at one time were up fractions to more than point with best gains in Delaware & Hudson, Atchison, and Pennsyl- | vania.. Favorable car loadings re- ports induced buying. New York | Central reported the best weekly l loadings total since October 31 1881, while Pennsylvania's tota
 was the best since September 16 | 1883.
 Utility shares were strong near
 ly all day.
 | Douglas Aircraft, which had nc airmail connections, was in de
 mand in the aviation group. A
 one time it rose more than point
 Curtiss Wright issues, and Sperry
 also were higher. Zonite was tht
 active issue in firm wet" group
 selling around the previous close
 The stocks entry into the we division came month ago wher
 it received from Amtorg exclusive American rights to distribute Rus sion liquors and wines.
 American Sugar Refining rost
 more than a point when it's annua
 report showing $3.67. A share
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-14
DriDe ToLower Hours
 Is AdDancing SLolOLy
Industries Still Bak at Bold 10 Per Cent Reduction
 and 10 Per cent Raise-Banks May Help

Isix months. Long term credit-ob- tained by bond issues-is still an- other phase of the problem but momentarily a less urgent one. If credit is forthcoming under federal pressure, at least that DOT ton of industry aided directly would have a somewhat different attitude toward wage boosts and hours reductions.
 Governor Eugene Black of the federal reserve board estimates that between 500,000 and 1000, 900 jobs would be created by inter- mediate credit expansion as now contemplated.
 It is expected the plan will share responsibility between the com mercial banks and the government in such way that the facilities of the latter and some portion of their assets will be utilized in con- junction with credit underwritten by the government. In addition to this channel of credit aid, the REC is proceeding with it's plan for loans mortgage companies which would absorb assets of needy industries.
 Results Are Promising.
 Concrete results of Johnson's Wage-hourS plan are few but promising. The National Automo- bile Chamber of Commerce has asked member firms to reduce hours to 36 week effective March 31, and increase hourly wage scales commensurately. Acceptance of the recommendation would affect 186,- 900 workers.
 Thousands of Ford Motor Co, employees are earning $5 a day to- day compared with $4 and $40 yesterday. That still is $1 a day short of the boom time basic wage of $6 a day. Ford did not reduce hours.
 The Schneley Products Co.,, dis tillers estimate jobs have been pro- vided for 1,0C0 persons by adopt ing Johnson's program without modification. The refractories in- dustry. producers of clay, advised NRA the 10 per cent wage increase and proportional hours reduction had provided work for 2,000 more persons in that industry. Adher- ence of the packaging machinery industry to the plan also has been formally reported to MIRA head quarters with the information that the canning and packing machine industry probably will come in.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-14
Bank Loans hAccord
 With Recovery Plans
Efforts of Reserve Banks to Bring Out Deserving Bore
 rOwers ShOWn-Present Situation Typical

236, finally offering credit in the sum of ,$1,417,000 to 14 prosuec- tive borrowers. Of this amount, only .$S06,0OO was actually loaned, more than one-half of which was still outstanding many months. Two of the borrowers went into receiv- ership.
 Since it was the special endeav- or of the Federal Reserve Bank to make every possible loan under the emergency provisions of the amendment, and since their best efforts resulted in the extension of so small sum as to have no effect on the total volume of commercial loans, it is a reasonable assump- ton that eligible borrowers entit- led to bank credit are being pro- vided for by the commercial banks" says the American Bankers Asso- citation Journal.
 It is characteristic, as shown by studies of past business cycles, for changes in the volume of commer- cial bank credit to follow behind either contraction or expansion of business activity, says a financial writer in the New York Times. This was manifest recently in England's recent recovery where there was a lag between increased business and increased commercial loans.