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The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-24
OUR GUESTS.

The Chamber of Commerce. through its Special Entertainment Committee. aided by local fraternal organizations and the City Council is efficiently organizing for the reception of the 200O sailors and soldiers who will be the city's official guests at intervals during the next two weeks Local busi- ness men generously contributing funds for entertainment purposes There will be dances, ball games, automobile rides tennis golf, fishing and other sports for the visitors. Everything that a community of this size offer will be rendered to them. 4t
 However. it isn't mere entertainment that makes yisitations of this kind memorable for the visitors It is the spirit that prompts the giving. For many
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-24
KETCHIKAN c. OF c.
 BOARD NOMINEES TO
 BE VOTED UPON SOON

Nominees for the board of direc- tors of the Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce are w. K. Spaulding Dr. w. E. Peterson, w. E. Brown, J. w. Mendenhall, w. A. Bates, w. c Arnold, Dr H. s. Hall, Don Ar mour, Captain w. c. Dibrell, J. E. Johnson, w. J. Mcdonald, Willis Bryant, w. B. King, John Koel Dr. N A. Wilson, Rev. George J. Beck and Ray G. Hall.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-24

and Karl, of Norway; five sisters, Mrs Bertha Nordberg and Mrs. Holmgren, of Tacoma, Miss Anna Melseth, of Seattle, and Mrs. Caren Berg and Mrs. Inger Simmonson of Norway.
 Mrs. Peter Melseth and her niece, Miss Barbara Melseth, of Hoquiam, are passengers for Juneau aboard the steamer Yukon which will ar rive here tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-24
Rediscovery.
tSeattle Times.)

Navy planes soon will start their flight from San Diego to Alaska. Army planes Alaska-bound, presently will wing direct route this country and Canada from take-off at Washing ton D C. And now comes flotila of eight submarines up the coast cruise, via Seattle and the inside passage, far to the northwest ward as Dutch Harbor. Alaska, it seems, is about to be rediscovered.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-24
EXPATRIATE DIES

Delfino Salazar, known in Pct erSburg as Mexican Joe," recently died in that city at the age of 69 years. He had been a resident of Petersburg since 1914, and of AL aska for 35 years. He was born in Sonora, Mexico.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-24

The German laboratories may have to produce synthetic form of liberty-t -tBuffalo Courier -Ex- pressD
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-24

Vice-President Garner has termed himself the spare tire of the Administration At any rate it is much safer to have spare tire along than a flat one
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-24

Lest it be overlooked, Juneau is due to be cap tured next Friday by landing force of American bluejaekets from the submarines No resistance is expected
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-24

A lot of Nazis are saying things about Hitler which are not in the book of ntructions.-tDetroit Free Press)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-24

In these days it isn't long after man lands a
 job that the pickets land on the .--tPniadel- phia Inquirer)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-24
20 YEARS AGO
 From The Empire
JULY "A, 1914

John P. Olds chartered the Fox in the morning and started for Excursion Inlet, to make inquiries as to the safety of MT. and Mrs. Clarence Carpenter, who were sup posed to have left that place for Juneau in small launch several days previously. On the way over gas boat was met coming from Excursion Inlet that reported MT. and Mrs. Carpenter safe at that place. They had started for home but were caught in storm and put back to Excursion Inlet for safety.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-07-24

Sdltly.
 Supt. J. C. Hayes, of the Alaska Road Commission, who was out toward Mendenhall on the govern ment road in the morning, report ed that the incessant rains had caused the small mountain streams to flood. Lemon Creek reached river proportions though the bridge was still in place
 Weather for the previous 2f hours was cloudy with rain. The maximum temperature was 55 de- grees and the minimum 48. Pre- cipitation was .68 inches.
 Harry F. Cain, proprietor of the Hotel Cain, announced that he had secured the upper floors of the ne,y five-story zynda building at the corner of Third and Main St~oe's 5 and would conduct the Hotel New Cain on the premises. The in- aeror was to be completed by Aug ust l5 and the building was to have 40 guest rooms.
 A party of well known young men of Thane had made arrange ments for a great social time on the following Saturday evening at the big mess hall of the Alaska Gastineau Mining Company tt Thane. Invitations had been re- ceived by many town people and Juneau society folks were all stirred up over the alluring pros poets The invitations were dis tinctly original and the organiza- tion issuing the cards called them selves The Black Sheep of Sheep Creek"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-08
ELKS INSTALL
new OFFICERS
LAST EVENING
WILLIAM CURRY HARRIS IN
STALLED AS EXALTED RUL-
Err: LARGE NUMBER AT
TEND EVENT

Installation of officers of the
Key West Lodge of Elks was held
last night at the lodge rooms on
Dnvai street with a large number
of members in attendance as well
as several visiting Elks.
A buffet cold supper was served
during the evening, with other fes-
Invites making up the program of
entertainment.
The following are the Officers
that were indicted into office:
VIM. Curry Harris--E Exalted
Ruler.
Warren Sawyer - Esteemed
Leading knight.
Benjamin Sawyer - Esteemed
Loyal knight.
Frank Shepherd Esteemed
Lectnring knight.
III. II. Warrcn-Seeretary.
Morris Holtsberg-Trcasurer
Newton Curry-TileT.
II. r. Bervaldi-Alternate.
DIR. Armando Cobo-T Trustee.
three years.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-08
REV. DAY LANDS
IMMENSE TARPON
PRIZE FISH TAKEN DURING
TRIP IN NEARBY WATERS
LAST EVENING

Rev. Jas. S. Day. Howard Nal
colin Day and DIR. r. w. Hart
composed fishing party which
left port last evening at o'clock
and returned at 10 o'clock. The
trip was made on John Sawyer's
speedy yacht. George Franklin.
Rev. Day succeeded in making
q prize catch. which was tarpon
weighing 141 pounds. measuring 8
feet. 10 inches Rev. Day played
the monster for abort an hour
and a half. the ''big one was
safely landed. Photographs of the
prize catch was made by members
Of the party. The fish was taken
with a No. rs thread line.
DIR. Hart also landed tarpon.
which was smaller, however. than
the one caught by Rev. Day. A
large shark was captured during
the trip besides many smaller fish.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-08
SISTERS
MAKE PLANS FOR
INITIATION WORK
CEREMONIES OF LOCAL OR
GANIZATIoN WILL BE CON-
QUOTED IN TEMPLE HALL
MONDAY NIGHT

i
Key West Temple 20, Pythian
Sisters, is planning for the ccre-
monies of initiation to be held
Monday night in the Temple Hall
on Fleming street.
Officers of the lodge say there
will be large class initiated in
to the order and some members
of the order are to be reinstated.
The degree staff of the Temple
viii demonstrate the floor work
which is said to be one of the
most impressive ceremonies used
by any organization. II
Plans are going forward for the
reception to be rendered Grand
Chief Mrs. Crystal Manson who
will pay her official visit to the
Temple within the next few
weeks.
Mrs. Manson was formerly Of
Key West and will be happily re-
membered by many friends rs Miss
Crystal Angus. who, with her
mother and other relatives, made
her home on Newton street.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-08
NO TOLL TO Be
PAID BY TRUCKS
HANDLING FOOD
PERTAINS TO VEHICLES oP-
GRATING UNDER suPERvI.
SION OF FERA IN TRANS
PORTING PRODUCTS

Trucks carrying food stuffs for
clients on the lists of the FERA
win in the future be exempt from
paying toll when provided with
authorization from officials of the
organization.
This matter wa staken up at the
meeting of the board of county
commissioners last night and was
referred to Chairman Norberg
Thompson and Ferry Manager Eu-
gene Demeritt for action.
1t was announced by Mr..
Thompson this morning that 1t
bad been decided to permit all
trucks. arriving with commodities
and returning up state to be free
from toll charges but that the
driver of the truck must be pro-
vided with certificate showing
that food on the truck was solely
for distribution to relief clients.
Officials of the FERA in Jack
sonviIle, Miami and Key West are
to be notified of this decision and
take steps to provide drivers with
the necessary authorization.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-08
NEEDY ONES ARE
GIVEN MORE FOOD
COMMODITIES DISTRIBUTED
UNDER SUPERVISION OF
FERA UNIT

More commodities for local re-
lief clients we're received and dis
tribnted yesterday. They consist
ed of 1875 hampers Of string beans
and rs hampers Of squash.
Provisions have been made TO
ship to Key West 200 more hamp-
ers of the beans, 100 Of squash.
5000 pounds of Irish potatoes and
approximately five tons OF cab
bage.
It il understood that pursuant
TO a request by the local distribu-
ton offices the above viii arrive
in two equal shipments to avoid
crowding and possible loss By any
cause.
Notification was received b.
telegram this morning that con-
signment Of peas was shipped from
West Palm Beach by express and
should arrive in Key West today.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-08
new RESTAURANT
OPENS TOMORROW

Tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock
has been set as the opening date
and hour for the Plaza Restaurant
at sos Duval street.
Merrill Sands, proprietor of the
place, has been working for sew
eral weeks putting the building
into shape. which has been COM
pletely remodeled and painted in
side and out.
The Plaza occupies the building
formerly known as the Manhattan
Restaurant. Al equipment. in
GLIDING the counter. tables, stoves
and accessories are the newest
and most modern that could be
obtained. The counter and other
woodwork was built By the Island
City Novelty Works.
Mr.. Sands will give ! completes
restaurant service which will be
available both day and night.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-08

tBy associated Pressl
BOULDER, Colo, June "a
pet deer named "Chiefie" with a
fondness for pie and coffee, play
ing the piano and riding in an
automobile attracts many Sunday
visitors to the home of Mrs. Verna
Cover in Boulder canyon.
Chiefie "just strayed in" and
has put up at the Cover ranch ever
since, his owner explained. Occa-
sionally he roams the mountains
for days at a time, but always
scenes back home"
Riding in the Cover auto was a
daily habit Chiefie acquired quick
ly, and now. if he isn't allowed to
ride when the family takes the
car out for a spin, he follows like
pet dog.
The deer consumes so many
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-08
NEW, MODEL MAN In
FSACIST TRAINING

MILAN. Italy June s.-The
fascist regime is forcing . new
type Of man. described rs the
possessor Of "virile humility"
He win be an individualist. says
a blaekshirt forecast Of the future
generations. only in so far rs in
dividual characteristics benefit
society in general.
The negative" attributes Of IN
iividualism that he win know moth
ing Of are listed as; venality. van
ity. desire for luxury and rebellion
against fundamental morals.
His svirile humility" win be ex-
pressed in a profound respect FOR
the state and unquestioning obedi-
enee TO rules that enhance the
welfare Of the people.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-08
WILSON STARTS
ON new DUTIES

Howard Wilson yesterday ~
refved hss appointment as Deputy
Collector 81 Internal Revenue, re-
Heving James Boykin. ard took
up the routine Of his duties this
morning.
In taking over the office Dir.
WiIson viii be assisted b Frank
king. who has been IN charge
since the departure 81 James Boy
Lin. Who i on Vacations vita his
family In Miami.
Mr. Boykin + expected . re-
turn IN about one week ard VII
- onee formally relinqsIsh the Of
fsee % his saceessor.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-08
Roosevelt lnaugurates Vast Plan To
Provide Livelihood And Protection
For Deserving Citizens OF Country
President Informs Con-
gress OF Movement To
Provide Program For
Productive Work

ivy Associated Pressl
WASHINGTON. June g.
President Roosevelt told congress
today that he is preparing vast
plan of social insurance for
security "Of a citizen and his
family"
This with another national plan
for land and water resources wiz
be laid before congress next win
ter.
"Among our detectives. I place
security Of men. women and chill
dren Of the nation first. People,
he said. want decent homes to
live in. They want to locate them
where they can engage in produe-
tive WORK. and they want acme
safeguard against misfortunes
which cannot be wholly eliminated
in this man-made world of ours."
Regarding homes he said the
government already has APP
propriated millions for housing.
and in the housing bin now before
the legislators il acan stimulate
lending Of money to modernise
homes and build new ones.
OF the problem Of "readjust-
meht of population" the presi-
dent said hundreds Of thousands
Of families live where there Is no
reasonable prospect of living in
years to come.
The president said when the
next congress convenes he hopes
to present plan covering the de-
velopment and human use Of
national resources of land and
water over a long period Of years.
II involves abandoning OF mil
lions of acres for agricultural use,
and replacing them with better
lands.
The president also disclosed he
had begun studies looking to the
unified system of social insurance,
including unemployment and old
age.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-08
Hurricane Sweeps San Salvador And
Takes EightlIives; Property Damage
Placed AT Million And Half Dollars
Five Hundred Persons
Rendered Home | less;
Communication Lines
Disrupted
ans AnnocIated Preaal

NEW YORK. june s.-Eight
lives were lost, 500 persons made
homeless, and damage was essi-
mated at $l.5OO.OOO. done By =
hurricane that swept San Salvador.
capital Of the small Central Amer
lean country Of Salvador on the
Pacific coast yesterday and last
night. the Pan American Airways
reported today.
All American cables previously
had reported its line to San Saliva
dor had been out 36 hours.a
Martial law was declared today
as the result of the complete col
lapse of communication facilities,
light and power lines, and railroad
travel.
Reports wirelessed to the Pan
American Always via its airport
at San Salvador which escaped
damage. said many large buildings
in the capital were partially de-
molished.
Homes in the residential dis
trict Of Ilopango and Fovopango
were washed away by heavy rains
that fell during the storm, the re-
part said, while the highway to
La Libertad was rendered im-
passable.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-08
COLORED MAN
GIVEN HEARING

George Cornish. eoioFed. was AZ
faigncd in The court Of Peace Jus-
tiee Frank o. Roberts this morn
ing on ; rharge Of using profans.
Obscene and Indecent Language.
Several witnesses testified - -
his guilt and although Cornish
m=ie = plea % the judge for
elemency be pns told the prepsnd-
eFapee q evidence was ssffieient
"a warrant has being held in 80
bond for his appearances ~ the
next term Of criminal eosEt.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-08
CAREY SECURES
BOND; RELEASED

John Carey. who was In county
jail awaiting trial in criminal
court on charges Of using what
was described at the preliminary
hearing as. vile and terrible Ian
guage, was released yesterday.
Friends. il Is said. prevailed on
a citizen 70 stand Carey's bond
fixed at $50 BY Judge Gum ~
the hearing. The bond was sien-
ed late yesterday afternoon and
Carey departed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-08
APPRECIATION

desire 10 thank the voters oi
Monroe County for nominating ms
rs their County Solicitor and wish
to assure them that | will see 4
Il that their confidence has not
been misplaced.
ALLAN b. cLEARE. JR.
iuns-lt
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-08
DENIES MOTION
TO QUASH WRIT
in KRESS CASE
PROCEEDINGS HEARD IN sU-i
PREME COURT PERTAINS
TO GUSHING FIRM FROM
BUSINESS IN STATE
dDy Assoe,aaea T,reasl

a
TALLAHASSEE, june 8.-The
supreme court today denied mo-
tion to quash a quo warranto writ
by which it was sought to GUST S.
H. Kress & company's permit to
do business in Florida.
The Kress Company contended
the quo warranto was not proper
proceedings in such case. The
court held otherwise.
The opinion does not touch
upon whether the REALTORS claims
are correct or whether the com
pany's license should be ousted.
Kress Company is given 20 days
in which to file an answer
The REALTORS are represented by
Robert H. Giyens, Jr.. of Tampa.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-08
CABIN CRUISER
ARRIVES HERE

Cabin Cruiser Rerenice. Of st.
Louis. one Of the finest of this
type IL vessel which has been in
port this year, Is berthed At the
Floridn East Cease terminals.
Slocp Yacht Felix. whiek arriv-
ed early this week and went to
Dry Tortngas. returned yesterday
and was ID sail today for Miami.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-08
SPECULATION ON
LOCATION DEALING
WITH old MILL
MANY CLAIMS ARE ADNANc-
ED; DAUGHTERS OF REvo-
UTIoN MUCH INTERESTED
IN QUESTION DISCUSSED

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, June
|8.-The story that "the creek and
the creaking old MILL" made fa-
nous blythe song "When You and
l Were Young, Maggie" is in
Tennessee, stands debunked, much
to the chagrin of the Daughters
of the American Revolution.
A. D. A. R. marker proclaims
to visitors to an old mill on Spring
Greek, near Benton, Tenn, some
so miles from here in the foot
hills of the Smoky Mountains,
that it was there George w. john
son wrote the poem in memory of
his childhood sweetheart.
Robert Sparks Walker, Chatta-
nooga naturalist and historian who
has a yen for the facts, has col
lected letters from living relatives
of the author and of the heroine,
Maggie Clark, to prove that "the
creaking old miIl' is in Canada.
near Hamilton, Ontario.
Quotes Letter
Walker quotes letter from
Mrs. Elizabeth c. Badgham, of
Bloomfield. N. j.. who claims to
be the youngest sister of Maggie !,
Maggie Clark. the heroine,
was born in Glahford. town
near Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
She was the eldest of several GIRLS
Of which / was one of the young
est sisters. Our father was a.
prosperous farmer. =.
George Johnson was born in a
nearby town and came to Clan
ford to teach our school. He and
Maggie became engaged. 1t was
about this time that he wrote
book Of poems called Maple
Leaves In this book he wrote
the poem. When You and I We're
Young Maggie He said that it
was for them as they grew old
together.
Beautiful Spot
"The old mill mentioned in the
poem was just below my fathers
farm. It was beautiful spot on
the bank Of Twenty Mile Greek.
visited the spot a few years ago
and the old mill is now in ruins.
I'm 1864 George and Maggie
were married and went to Cleve-
land, Ohio. where he accepted a.
position as associate editor of the
Cleveland Plain Dealer. In May,
1865. Maggie died and was buried
near the old home in Canada.
Heartbroken. George returned to
Canada as professor of languages.
and mathematics at the Univer-
sity Of Ontario.
'.In 1866 he had the poem writ
ten to Maggie set to music, and
how well | remembered his COM
ing in from Hamilton with the
first copy published. | sang great
deal in those days and we tried
it together. l have always been
so proud that my brother and
were the first to sing that song.
| still have the old copy. II has
been much used and is yellow with
age"
Another letter from Donald III.
Johnson. Seattle. Wash. son of
q nephew Of George Johnson. the
songs author. snhstantiates the
claim Of Maggie's sister.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-08

cigarette and cigar butts that "hc's
almost living ash tray" his own
er says.
ellis favorites around the house
are our cat and dog" Mrs. Cover
said. 'In fact he won't sleep I'M
til the cat has been put to bed
with him in their sleeping place in
the garage.
Chiefie dislikes hay. His favor
tie provender is coffee and pie.
though he also likes bread, bacon
and apples.
With little patience, Mrs.
Cover taught Chiefie to strike the
keys of a piano with his boots,
and now he enjoys playing" for
his admirers.
ellis only bad habit" said Mrs.
Cover, sis tearing clothes off the
line"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-08
MRS. DORA BAKER
DIES THIS MORNING

Mrs. Dora Baker died this
morning at her home, corner Of
Division and GrinnelI streets. Fun
eral arrangements will be in
charge Of the Pritehard Funeral
Home.
Arrangements for the funeral
are pending word from q son who
will arrive here over the highway
tomorrow.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-08
Commissioners Discuss Request
For Free Transportation FERA
Commodities Over Ferry System
Many Other Matters Are
Heard AT Regular Meet
ing Conducted Last Eve
ming

- Free transportation on the fer
ries of the Monroe County Sys-
tenn Of FERA commodities has
been asked Of the county commits
siOners by E. H. Goodwin. direc-
tor Of commodity distribution.
This matter was placed before
the board at the meeting of COM
missioners held last night in let
ter from Mr.. Goodwin. The ques-
ton of making decision was re-
ferred to Chairman Norberg
Thompson, who will discuss the
matter with Ferry Manager
Eugene Demeritt.
Present were Chairman Thomp-
son. Commissioners Carl Bervaldi
and Braxton b. Warren. Clerk
Ross C. Sawyer, Attorney William
v. Albury, Deputy Sheriff Glenn
ents Jaycocks, Ferry Auditor Roy
Faulkner. and County Engineer
Homer Herrick.
Regarding Warrants
Clerk Sawyer announced that
the distribution Of warrants for
the employees of the county from
General Revenue, Fine and For
fixture and Road Funds, began
yesterday afternoon after bank
ing hours.
The clerk stated he had dis
tributed checks to approximately
half of the amount to be dis
bursed and the balance would be
handed to employees today.
Tax Collector Frank H. Ladd's
deposit Of funds for June account
of June 1888 taxes was read as
follows: Various county funds.
$737.S0; various school funds. ST.
1878.
In connection with the above
the following was shown to have
been RENTED to w. v. Knott,
treasurer ex-officio for Monroe
County. s769.72 less commission
of $3.50, leaving balance Of
$754.33.
Sheriff. Report
Sheriff X. o. Thompson's re-
port Of deposits for June 5. 1884,
is recorded as follows: In the
case of Pedro Santana, $3S.59.
Clerk Sawyer reported the col
lection and distribution Of 81
I9O.49 account Of tax redemptions
for the month of May 1894.
Judge Hugh Gum reported
licenses collected for May amount
ing to $3.50. OF this sum. $500
goes to the state and $3.50 to the
county.
The First National Bank OF
Key West was unanimously desig-
mated as depository for Monroe
County funds up to the amount Of
$4,000.
Clerk G. Sam B. Curry's re-
port Of the activities Of criminal
court during the month Of May
was read and ordered filed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-06-08
Material Arrives For Reopening
OF SantaeIIa Factory On Monday

Arriving ON the Steamship Flor
ida from Tampa this morning was
a large shipment Of material and
accessories for the A. Santaella
Cigar Factory.
Included in the shipment were
80 packages of tobacco in bales
and cases, mold boards, presses,
platform scales, platform trucks,
labels and cellophane, and other
paraphernalia used in the opera
ton of cigar manufacturing
plants.
The weight of the total ship
ment is approximately IL tons. 1t
will be transported to the factory
today and be gotten in readiness
for operations by Monday.
While the factory win begin
Monday it will not be until Tues
day when the cigarmakers will be
assigned tables.
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WHERE TO GO
TONIGHT

TONIGHT
palaee--'sThe Battling Buck
aroo" and sailors Holiday"
Strand---'The Laughing Boy
and 1.-THE Trumpet Blows"