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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11
LOAN LAW FUTILE

Industrial concerns which expected
aid through the new government plan to
make loans direct to industry seem likely
to be disappointed, because of the drastic
requirements imposed on borrowers, and
the immense amount of red tape involved
in obtaining loan
1t is required that prospective bor-
rowers must submit salary and wage scales
for government approval, must permit
government inspection of their books at
any time, must have government approval
of all dividend payments or other dis
tribution of profits.
A business man applying for a loan
must fill out complicated 20-page form,
giving information concerning his business
in minute detail. He must then wait until
this information is checked and double
checked first by regional offices and again
i'll Washington.
Loans will not be made to finance
new construction, to pay debts or taxes to
finance consumer purchases, imports or
exports or promotional work. No loans
viii be made to inactive industries or those
in receivership.
If a business man could meet the gov
ernment's requirements, he could prob
ably obtain loan from private banks
more readily. AS an indication of the
utility of the governments gesture to aid
industry. it may be noted that although
more than 5000 applications for loans
nave been made, not one had been granted
IN the first month of the plans operation.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11
ADMIRAL BYRD'S STUNT

Considerable anxiety is being felt for
Admiral Richard E. Byrd, who voluntarily
isolated himself from his exploring expedi-
ton some weeks ago to spend the Antarctic
winter of darkness alone in hut 1913 miles
from his base at Little America.
His radio failed some time ago, his
last message stating that he was suffering
with bad ARM but giving no details.
An expedition which set out in the dark
ness to give him relief was unable to find
the trail, which had been obliterated by
snowdrifts. 1t now appears that he must
remain where he is until daylight comes
again in September.
Why Admiral Byrd insisted on per-
forming this latest stunt is not definitely
known. 1t could hardly be for the sake of
glory or publicity. He has been to both
poles and has an unsurpassed record as an
explorer by land, sea and air. 1t has been
said that he desired to make weather OBJ
servations at his lonely post, but it is diff
cult to see why such observations might
not have been more successfully made with
a small party of assistants.
But whatever his motive, he is down
there, and everyone will hope that he may
be able to hold out until relief comes. STILL
it is difficult to suppress the thought that
the desperate chance he took was unneces-
sary, not to say foolhardy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11
wEATHER coNDITIoNs

Pressure Is high this morning
from the Lake rerion southward.
over the Gulf and South Atlantis
states. Duluth. MINI, Sole ia-
ehes. and Pensacola. Fle- seii
inches. and Is relatively low over
the Middle and North Atlantic
States. and central Plains State.
Boston. Mas. 29.9t inches aad
Dodge City. Kans., 29.92 inrhes-
showers and thunderstorm haxe
occurred since yesterday morning
throughout most Of the Atlantic
states and the Ohio Valley. and
in portions Of the Gulf states and
the Dakotas. the heaviesi rainfall
being .Og inches % Charleston.
: G. Cooler weather has over
spread the Lake region and orc
Valley. with temperature lo ef-
grees lower in portions - Michi-
gan. but readings continue ahnor-
mally high in the central Fiains
States. and maximum tempffa-
lures OF 100 degrees or more or
curved yesterday in central issas'
Oklahoma. Kansas, and Missouri.
81 Louis reporting zoe degree.
q. s. KENNEDY.
Official ~ Charee
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11
THE CITIZEN WAS RIGHT

In its issue of August 1, The Citizen
called to the attention of its readers the
erroneous impression which the audience
got from Administrator Stones speech Of
the previous Sunday in his reference to the
attitude of this community towards the
bridges.
Replying to the editorial, Mr. Stone in
letter to The Citizen confirmed its in
depreciation as entirely correct, and stated
further even Il the PWA rejects the re-
quest for funds to build the bridges, the
work of its sponsors is not unrewarded as
it called the attention of the Washington
authorities to the grave economical situa-
ton prevalent in this community
Mr.. Stones letter follows:
Upon my return to the Jackson
vile office | noticed an editorial in
your issue of August /, which sought
to clear up misunderstanding that
might have arisen in the minds Of Key
West citizens regarding the bridges,
as a result of my public remarks on
Sunday.
The Interpretation given in your
editorial is entirely correct. / further
said, as / recall it, that even if the Pub
lie Works Administration did not act
favorably on any of the bridge pro-
posals the work of its sponsors would
have been far from wasted, because it,
as much as anything else, had called
attention of the Washington author
titles to the seriousness of the plight of
Key West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11
KEY WEST IN
DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here just 10 Years
Ago Today As Taken From
The Files of The Citizen

Miss Lena Johnson. of Divi-
sion street, received telegram
last evening from Scoutmaster
Charles Sands now encamped at
Clearwater telling of the camp. 1t
is addressed to Miss Johnson as
ScoutmOther and says: eve are
having a wonderful camp. All boys
are enjoying themselves and are
well. Expect to give exhibition
drill tomorrow night. A joint
meeting was held with the scouts
here and ST. Petersburg. Troop 5
completing camp today"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

Quite. deal of interest has
been aroused in Key West over
the announcement of the San Car
los international Celebration
committee, that there will be 300
beautiful Cuban girls with bobbed
hair in the latest modes attending
the celebration. All of the girls
will ride in cars and take part in
the parade which will be one OF
the great events of the celebra.
ton. AS has been pointed out by
the committee, it will be to the
advantage of every business man
in Key West to have q float in
the parade.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

Puerto Rico is classed as an organized
bot unincorpOrated territory and must be-
come incorporated by Act of Congress be-
FORE IL can hope to achieve Statehood. A
citizen of Puerto Rico may freely enter
here and ~ an American citizen can vote
Tar President when here. but he cannot
vote for him IL i'm Puerto Rico.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

Causing embarrassment is unpardon-
able and directly opposed to. the spirit of
friendship in the brotherhood of man. But
the representative should cultivate nor
malcy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

Editorial comment: The eyes of
those in the north are beginning
to look Floridaward. Soon the trek
will be started and they should be
told that this city is the place in
which to spend the cold months.
Key West should be advertised
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

Marguerite Colon Alvarez, who
arrived on. the p. and o. boat yes
terday afternoon. is being held by
immigration authorities pending a
thorough investigation of the cir
cumstances under which she came
to the United States. She is a
Puerto Rican, 80 years old. and is
accompanied by a 6-year-old girl.
On her arrival, Mrs. Alvarez had
nine 500 gold certificates, all of
which appeared to he new. Results
of the investigation by the imni-
grafton officials will be announced
within a few days.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

4 politician can't get elected without
stating the reasons why he should get the
votes. How can business expect to be
elected 10 success. unless it tells the peo-
pie the reasons why it should be
patrorizsd?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

One of the first rules of the First Con-
gTess IN 1889 was that no member should
speak to one another, or read any printed
paper when any member is speaking" Go
% Washington when Congress is in session
aud note the difference.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11
Today"
Anniversaries

1794-James B. Longacre. not
ed line and stipple engraver, en-
graver to the u. S. Mint. born in
Delaware Co., Pa. Died in Phil
adelphia, Jan. /, 1869.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

Jacksonville to Florida Straits;
Gentle southerly winds over north
portion and gentle easterly winds
over south portion and weather
partly overcast tonight and sun
day.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11
WEATHER FORECAST
It'll 8 D. M. sunday

9TH 3 p. m, Sunday
Key West and Vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight and Sunday; geptie
easterly winds.
Florida: Partly cloudy, probably
local showers in northeast portion,
tonight and Sunday.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

1833-Robert G.. Ingersoll, fam
ed lawyer and orator, the great
agnostic" of his generation, born
at Dresden. N. Y. Died at Dobbs
'erry. N. Y, July q, 1899.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

What any editor of weekly news
paper. knows: The most newsy events of
the week happen just after his paper
comes off the press.--Olin Miller in Miami
Daily News.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

Rev. Edmund II. Rice. who has
been absent from the city for sew
eral months on a vacation. will
return to Key West on Friday, Of
next week. He has spent most of
his vacation in North Carolina,
and has enjoyed a pleasant time
Mrs. Rice. who spent three months
in New York with her family, will
accompany Rev. Rice to Key West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

East Gulf: Gentle rariaile
winds over north portion and nod
crate easteriy winds over south
portion.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

The agricultural extensioh
department Of North Carolina
state college Is conducting caHi-
,aign for better rural homes.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

A fond hope expressed for Key West
Is that II may have beautiful white beaches
and a long boardwalk. Every island re-
sort should have that at the start.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

We've heard of the high cost of
education. But Uncle Sam is paying the
most for his--millions to find out if the
brain 'theoristss theories will work.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

1823-Charlotte M. Yonge,
English author, born. Died Mar.
%, 1901.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

Members of the Order of De-
Molays delightfully."- entertained a
number of their friends with a
ride around the harbor last night.
The trip was made in the Yacht
Twilight. The craft was anchored
out in the harbor where refresh
ments were served.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

The trouble with most of us is that we
live first and think afterwards. If this
process were reversed we would all be bet
ter Off
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

1831-Daniel Lothrop, Boston
book publisher, born at Rochester.
N. II. Died Mar. IS, 1892.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

No use talking. All politicians are
just figures of speech. And a figure of
speech Is a nonentity.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

1860-Gari Melchers, artist.
born in Detroit. Died at Fail
mouth, Va, Nov. 80, 1882.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

State Senator VIM. H. Malone
will leave over the East Coast this
evening for Tallahassee where he
will argue before circuit court in
favor of sustaining tn injunction
against the state text book COM
mission from putting into effect
contracts signed with publishers
to provide school text books for
the next eight years. Harry
Gwynn, of Key West. is the plain
tiff in the case.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

the leading contestant in the race
for queen of the carnival to be
given in connection with the San
Carlos celebration. When the
votes were counted last night it
was found that Miss Quetgles has
GOO, 900 votes while the next near
est contestant has 264,500.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

The successful cinema producer may
well thank his lucky stars.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

The so-called open mind should be
open in the sense that it is ready to learn
more.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

The Salvation Army is giving
it's annual picnic on South Beach
today. Arrangements for the out
ing were made by Captain Lange
Of the local barracks.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

The most indistinct boundary line in
the world is that between natural poise
and artificial poise.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

You can be your own florist by
wreathing your face in smiles.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

Canada's public debt is over the two
million mark. We shudder to think of
ours.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11
TOday's Horoscope

Today's influences seem to be
fortunate. The nature is stubborn,
perhaps persevering, undoubtedly,
however. the intellect is very bril-
liant and the nature sympathtic
and generous. The native of this
day are studious and diligent and
make good showing in ife, much
depending on the hour of birth.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

Planning your work is good, but do
ing II i much better.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11
ss@ose~SesssSsSSsssSSSsS
Today In History
SsS4es@A~saassa.~SAasseo
1731-First American circulat-
ing library in Philadelphia, by
Benjamin Franklin.

1909-What is said to have
been the first ra 10 sos by a.
steamer in distrcsS-by steamer
"Arapahoe" off Cape Hatteras
with disabled engines.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

A pessimist is former optimist who
lost his money backing his optimism.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

II kissing is bad habit, practice
makesperfeet!
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

Arriving on the morning train
today from Miami were Carl
'Aubuchon, promoter of Key
Vests new hotel, accompanied by
Henry Filler. Henry H. Taylor, J.
Waldo Leon, w. H. Pickett and
f. w. Ripley, all of whom are
here in the interests of the hotel
From all indications the PROPOSE
ton will be brought to success
full conclusion during the stay of
the officers of the company in
Key West, who propose to leave
out on the afternoon train.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

l919-The Republic of Germany
promulgated.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

Subscribe for The Citizen.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

The worth of a thing is best known by
the want of 1t.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-11

Miss Carmen Quetgles is still
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1934-02-21
Taken at His Word

Her father snorted contemptuous-
iy.
You have the nerve to come and
ask me for my daughters hand.
You" he snapped at the shaking
sutton.
'That's so, sir" said the young
man.
"But she doesn't want to be tied to
an idiot all her life" barked her IA
Their.
"Well, why not let me take her of
your hands," said the sutton coolly
enough.-Stray Stories.
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1934-02-21
Procrastination

Wife-John, | gave you this letter
to mail a month ago and I just found
1t In your plaid coat pocketi
Husband remember! I took off
the coat at the time to have you
sew a button on it and 1t isn't sewed
on yet!
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1934-02-21
KEEPING AHEAD

"Have they an up-to-date football
board at this school?"
"You beti They are already at
work figuring out rules for the year
after next that will do away with
the accidents that are certain to hap
pen next year"
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1934-02-21
Few
s. Little
Smiles
&}d1;D& 81
SS@~
CLINCHING THE DIAGNOSIS

The eminent alienist recognized
the thug who was holding him up.
Look here" he protested, I'm
your ~benefactor. Don't you recall
that / nee saved you from a life sen
tence by proving you crazy?"
"Sure, | remember you now," the
thug said as he continued his work.
"And amt hbldln' up your benefac-
tor a crazy thing to do?'-Boston
Transcript.
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1934-02-21

He was about to be married, and
was listening to advice from his vari-
GUS friends.
A wise old man said to him: Nov,
my boy, If you want to be a success
be clean about the house; be kind
and thoughtful; be kind to dumb an.
finals; but, whatever you do, don't
say, What a smart woman that is
living next door = London Tit-Bits
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1934-02-21

Mother-Did you know that every
times you draw your breath, some
OF dies? I've just been reading
about 1t.
Son-Well, / can't help 1t. If |
stop drawing my breath I'll die.
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1934-02-21
An Owl. of Course

Englishman-What's that bloomin'
noise l ear outside this time of
night?
American-Why, that's an owl.
Englishman-Of course it is, but
'O's 'owling?
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1934-02-21
Knew His Job

The book salesman knew his Job.
"This book" he said, will do half
your work for you"
"Good," was the reply. 'Ill take
two"
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1934-02-21

"You ask high wages for a man
with no experience in the poultry
business"
"Well, sir, it's much harder work
when you don't know anything about
it."
The Washington times., 1934-12-14
Jury 1ndiCts Barber
On Dope Charges

AS an aftermath of the Federal
narcotic agents raids on narcotic
peddlers, carried on throughout
the nation over the week end, the
District Grand Jury today in
dicted Jimmie Barber, 400 block
Second st. N. W., on charges OF
violating the Harrison narcotic
law and the narcotic drug i'm.
port and export act.
According to the charges, agents
made two "buys" of drugs from
Barber last September. The
agents did not arrest him immedi-
ately, but bided their time until
the national drive was launched,
for fear haSty action might
destroy their plans for the round
up.
Beard Reindicted
The jury reported new indict-
mentS against Sam Beard, we'll
known local sportsman, and 13
other men on charges of con-
spiracy to violate the anti.gam-
bling laws and of setting up a
gambling table.
Several weeks ago, similar in
dictmentS were reported against
these men and an attack was filed
against the indictments by John
j. Sirica, counsel for the de-
PENDANTS.
The Washington times., 1934-12-14
URGES LARGER
LUMP FIGURE
FOR j. 8.
House Recommendations to
Wait on Tax Study Ordered
By President

The District of Columbia Is
we'll able to support $4,000, 900
budget provided the Federal
Government makes a lump sum
contribution of $8,317,500.
This statement was contained
in a report made today by Major
Daniel j. Donovan, District
auditor, who appeared before the
House Appropriations Subcom-
mittee considering the District
appropriation for 1886.
Discussion of fiscal relations
between the Federal and local
governments featured most OF the
morning session. 1t was after
Major Donovan read his report
that he made his assertion that
the District could support an in
crease in it's budget expenditures
if the Federal Government made
larger COIlI11UuUAOAA'
Delay Recommendations
The subcommittee, it is believed,
will withhold it's recommendations
on what sum the Federal Govern
ment should allot the District un-
til after a report of study of the
local tax structure is completed by
the Treasury Department. The re-
suits of this study, ordered by
President Roosevelt, are expected
to form the basis of a new fiscal
set-up between the Federal and
District governments.
After the discussion on the Fed
eral Governments allotment, the
subcommittee began hearings on
detailed estimates, calling as the
first witness George M. Roberts,
superintendents of weights, meas
ures and markets.
Points to Taxes
It was learned that the budget
for Mr.. Roberts department for
1900 WILL NC CA4C OdAA4S no CAAS
current fiscal year. Although the
budget estimates for this depart
ment had been considerably
pared when reviewed by the Dis
trict Commissioners no change
was made when the estimate was
submitted to the Budget Bureau
The subcommittee will prob
ably approve this figure as it
now stands.
Major Donovan cited the
amount of money collected by
the District in gasoline and liquor
taxes. He pointed out that local
taxpayers are willing to pay a
fair share of their expenses if
the Federal Government CO.
operates by an increase in its
allotment.
Other department heads will
be heard today as the committee
announced it is making every
effort to wind up the hearings
before the holidays.
The Washington times., 1934-12-14
FIGHT!
Mrs. Norton for
Better Schools
ROOMS NEEDED

Characterizing the District
school system as way behind"
others throughout the country,
Representative Mary T. Norton
Cd, of New Jersey, chairman Of
the House District Committee, to-
day announced she will fight dur.
ing the coming session of Con.
gress for a school seat for every
child"
Mrs. Norton, who has long been
interested in Washington's school
problems, stated she will do every.
thing in her power to "get a bet
ter school system for the District
OF Columbia" in the next Con.
gress. She said:
washington is way behind
other school systems. OF course,
there was mutually a shortage
of funds during the past few
years because of the depression,
but it seems to me that, with
the Government sponsoring so
much construction, more atten-
tiOn ought to be given to the
erection of new buildings for
schools in Washington"
Representative Norton stated
she believes first consideration
ought to be given to schools in
any building construction pro-
gram.
She aSsailed the overcrowding
in many of the local schools ard
continued:
MANY of the local schools do
not come up to the standards of
other cities which do not have
nearly as much wealth and in
fluence as the National Capital"
The Washington times., 1934-12-14

Justice oscar r. Luhring upheld
the validity of the indictmets, but
United States Attorney Leslie C.
Garnett declined to take any
chances and ordered the case pre-
Sented again to the jury.
Two Held in Bank Theft
Accused of thefts from the
Prudential Bank, Clarence S.
and Edward A. Baker, colored,
were reindicted. Clarence Baker
was charged with embezzlement
and Edward Baker with larceny
and embezzlement.
First degree murder in con-
nectinon with the fatal shooting
of John Lewis, colored, November
Is in the 100 block P st. S. W.,
was charged against Charlie
Barnes, colored.
A second degree murder charge
was lodged against Robert Cleve-
land Jones, colored, in connec-
ton with the shooting of Robert
Hollingsworth, colored, November
Is in the 200 block E st. N. E.
Whenever you wish to know the
correct time of day or night tele-
phone District 1000, the office of
THE WASHINGTON TINES.