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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31
REAL PAN-AMERICANISM
(St. Augustine Record)

tDt AUGUSTINE ASCOTuJ
Now that the Cuban problem is
Strengthening out to the satisfaction of q
great majority of Americans, and the very
real joy of Floridians, who ardently lOnged
for formal recognition of the island re-
public under the Mendieta government
and rejoiced over the fulfillment of that
hope, it is expected that we may be able
to go ahead and realize genuine AN
Americanism such as was planned twenty
years ago. Secretary of State Hull accom-
plished great deal of good at the Mon
tevideo Conference and this, together with
the recognition of Cuba, would seem to
make the whole outlook very bright for
Pan-American peace, amity and good will.
In the last two decades we and vari-
Gus other members of the once promising
Pan-American Union have wandered far
from its purpose The World War and
the League of Nations made some differ
ences. The policies of some headstrong
atin-American nations aroused ill will
and division. Our own rather headstrong
policies of tervention-military, diplo-
matte and financial-have done likewise.
All of us, perhaps, are now about ready
for new deal-or even, as a Latin Amer
lean diplomat has suggested, new deck
of cards.
The spirit of this general change of
heart was well expressed by Secretary of
State Hull in his declaration at Mon
tevideo:
May for moment direct attention
to the significance of this broad policy as
my country is steadily carrying it into eff
feet? My government is doing it's utmost,
with due regard to commitments made in
the past, to end with all possible speed en-
gagements which have been set up by pre-
gagements which can be removed more
speedily than others. In some instances
acknowledgement from obligations of anoth-
er era can only be brought about through
the exercise of some patience. The United
States is determined that its policy of en-
lightened liberalism shall have full effect
and shall be recognized in its fullest i'm
port by its neighbors. The people of my
own country strongly feel that the. So
called right of conquest must forever be
banished from this hemisphere and, most
of all, they shun and reject that so-called
right for themselves"
That statement has had tremendous
effect among our sister republics. It will
have still more effect when we renounce
the Plat Amendment, which authorizes
intervention in Cuba. From there, we may
proceed to build up the nations of this
whole Western Hemisphere, including
Canada if possible, into solid unit of CO.
operation and influence. Then, whatever
may happen to the Old World, the New
World will be ready to carry on.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31

Fiji Island cannibals don't think much
of white folks as regular diet, according
to returned traveller He says the natives
consider the whites too salty, but manage
to eat them by mixing their flesh with a
certain kind of stew. Perhaps they never
got hold of one of the numerous fresh
guys who are in evidence almost every
where.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31
SIDELIGHTS
by MARCY B. DARNALL,
Former Editor of The Key West Citizen

A. Wisconsin lady, Mrs. Lillian Sheas-
by, set unique record by reducing al
pounds and getting paid for it. Declaring
that she had lost that much weight through
worrying over the alienation of her hus-
bands affections by Mrs Stella Myers, the
jury awarded her $4,000 in damages-or
about $56 pound.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31
Today's Horoscope

This last day of the month car
rfes more force chan power of ac-
ton. You are apt to be moved
more by strange impulses than
by reason. Remember that more
will be gained by the exercise of
discretion than by mere brute
force. You may carry your point
for the moment, but danger fol-
lows close in such cases. -
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31

ternity has been to the office for
some time. Reports received here
show that other cities in Florida
are having the same experience as
Key West, Locally the officers
are keeping strictly on the Job and
as fast as the brethren fof the
road" arrive. they are advised o
keep going or turn back.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31

A mongrel pup in Rio de Janeiro ap-
parently defies the power of electricity.
Sentenced to death with IL other dogs for
vagrancy, he was placed in death cham
Der for electrocution When the current
was turned on, all his companions were in
stantly killed. but he remained nonchalant.
After several applications of high voltage
juice the execationer gave up, had the pup
pardoned and made pet of him.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31

Only one enlisted man in active serv-
ice in the United States Army is now en-
titled to wear the Congressional Medal of
Honor. the highest American military
decoration. He is Master Sergeant Lloyd
NJ. Seibert of the Sixth Cavalry, stationed
at Fort Knox. Ky. This decoration. au-
thorized by congress in 1862, is considered
equivalent to the famed Victoria Cross of
England and the Iron Cross of Prussia.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31

The immense sawfish. measur-
ing Is feet, captured in these wa
tiers yesterday. has been placed on
exhibition at the information
booth at Trumbo Island where
hundreds Of tourists besides many
residents viewed it this morning.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31

es2@' The doctrine of eternal punishment
has been largely discarded by enlightened
theOlogians, including recently Dean Inge
of st. Pauls in London and the Bishop of
Liverpool, the latter saying: 1.-THE crudity
of the old pictures of bliss and torment
shock US, and we are well rid of this teach
ing" A lot of US live in the hope that the
terrors of the hereafter have been con-
siderably exaggerated.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31

Mrs. George Morris entertained
with a bridge luncheon / o'clock
this afternoon at her home. $40
South street At the conclusion
of the luncheon cards were played
and prizes awarded.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31

About 115 years ago young Johns
Hopkins of Baltimore started grocery
business which prospered beyond his ex-
pectations, and he became one of the coun-
try's leading financiers. He died in 1873,
leaving more than seven million dollars to
found the great university and hospital
which bears his name. Perhaps no man
ever had . finer monument. S''zs'''''s'' -
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31

Hoboes that are alternating in
Key West at this time have ap-
parentiy become wise to the action
taken on previous occasions by the
Red Cross as not one Of the fra
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31

Alfred Harcourt of New York,
book publisher. born near there,
So years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31

Spanish, Mexican or BarhePsn
Itch. one bottle Imperial Eczema
Remedy is guaranteed to he enough
for any case. All druggists are
authorized to refund your money IL
it failS.-AdVt
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31

Il c. c. Symonette intends to run
for county commissioner from the
Fifth Precinct at the Democratic
,prtmary to be held in June. Mr..
Symonette is the second candidate
TO announce from that district. J..
Roland Adams is the other. Mr..
Symonette is in charge Of the Ex-
change Clubs information booth
at the railroad station. He says
his chief characteristic IS that he
is a Key West booster.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31

Zane Grey, Western novelist,
born at GAINESVILLE, Ohio, 50 years
ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31

WEATHER FORECAST
Key West and Vicinity: Partly
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31

Editorial comment: Our idea Of
the living dead is the merchant
who is satisfied and declines to
ask for more business through
advertising.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31

Miss Emma Leachman, field
worker of the Home Mission Board
of the Baptist churches of the
south will arrive in Key West to-
morrow morning and in the aft
ernoon will lecture at the First
Baptist church. This eminent
teacher will remain here for sew
eral days and will probably repeat
her talk tomorrow night before
leaving.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31
KEY WEST IN
DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here Just 10 Years
Ago Today AZ Taken From
The Files OF The Citizen

Considerable comment was caus-
ed by the story in The Citizen
several days ago about some class
of people on the East Coast who
delight in knocking Key West.
Some folks were under the in
preston that this practice, WIZ
was prevalent some time ago, had
died out. Evidence to the con-
trary is Forthcoming daily. Many
are active in their petty knocking
at this time but will soon learn,
for their own satisfaction, we
hope, that every knock indicates
jealousy and this indicates that
there is something to be jealous of.
Fair minded people seek to prove
the knocker wrong and there is
ample evidence in Key West to
prove that in the case of this city,
every knock is really a boost.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31

The famous Egg Case, vIhdh
has occupied the time of circuit
court for more chan 10 days, was
concluded yesterday. The jury
brought in a verdict for the plain
tiff, Louis Rauch. of Memphis,
Tenn, awarding him $2s,326.02
This sum does not include the
costs of court, which have not
been compiled. and will be assess
ed against the defendants, Alva-
rino and Alfonso of Havana, Cuba.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31

B. p. o. Elks. 551 of Key West.
will give a dance tonight in Arono-
vitz hall commencing at 8 o'clock.
All Elks and lady friends are re-
quested to attend. Also any visit
ing brothers who may be in the
city.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-31

Barometer at 8 a. IN. today:
Sea level, 30.17.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-04-03
Proposed Lottery Revival
Subject of Serious Debate

question. An answer in terms OF
the lesson taught by prohibition,
that some human instincts and hab-
its can't be abolished, and therefore
can best be dealt with by recognition
and regulation, is offered by the lot
terry bill"
For a time" recalls the Scranton
Times. the proposal that New York
State set up a lottery system to raise
funds for unemployment was re-
ceived with derision. A realization
that the proposal is put forward
seriously has changed the situation
and the proposition is now being
closely studied. Mayor La Guardia
of New York, who joined in making
the proposal, asked the public to
make a study of the merits. as well
as the dement's of the suggestion. In
support of the proposal it is contend
ed that public gambling. race track
and lottery playing generally is in
dulged in regardless of present laws.
1t will be better. so supporters of the
lottery proposal contend. to have
such betting and lottery playing reg
ulated by law than to continue as at
present, with the public scofing at
the regulation. just as was the case
during the life of the prohibition
amendment. Against the proposition
it is pointed out that the New York
State constitution prohibits such
legislation, and that enactment of
such a law would be harmful to pub
lie morals generally"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-04-03
Corporation Counsel
And District Residence

To the Editor of The Star:
Tut, tut. Mr.. williams, this cor
poration counsel question is not before
any court. 1t is now within the realm
of legislation and the common sense
of reason.
When, in 1878, Congress declared
that all laws not repealed or incon-
sistent with that organic act are laws
of the District, Congress exercised its
power to approve those laws and in
effect re-enacted them. To make its
legislation doubly clear, Congress
added this: And all laws now in
force relating to the District of Co.
lumbia not inconsistent with the pro-
visions Of this act shall remain in
full force and effect" Congress, in
1878, made them continuing laws of
the District, regardless of British,
Colonial, State or Territorial origin.
Unless it can be proved that Con-
gress has altered or repealed the re-
quired qualification of District resi-
dence relating to the Office of corpo-
ration counsel. is it not the inescapable
conclusion that this law officer ought
to be resident of the District in
order to be a duly qualified, legal
corporation counsel for the District Of
Columbia? JOSEPH w. CHENEY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-04-03

others. Unless all signs fail q mere
handful of people from the United
States will 60 beyond the borders Of
their native land for their holiday.
And one result Of the stay-at- home
decision will be that the See America
First movement will enjoy its greatest
opportunity since the period of the
World War. During July and August,
IL may be presumed, thousands of
families. literally millions of individ-
uals, will hit the trail" to portions of
the Union which they hitherto have
not inspected. Railroads, coast steam
ship lines, bus systems. hotels, tour
lists camps, boarding houses, wayside
restaurants and gasoline stations
should have the best business season
in years. Summer schools and chau-
tauquas, outdoor concerts and movies.
amusement parks and dance halls.
base ball games. the Century of Prog
reSs Worlds Fair at Chicago, all
should be advantaged by the circum-
stances.
But perhaps the most noteworthy
significance of the event will be that
Of increased knowledge Of the Nation
and its people. Travel has an edu-
cational value at home quite as surely
as abroad. No one who really knows
the United States can doubt the
beauty Of its natural attractions nor
the impressive nobility of its historic
monuments. A man who has seen
London and not Washington. Paris
and not New York, must have lop-
sided notion Of the relation between
Europe and America. And yet there
are such persons.
However, since conditions dictate
human conduct, 1t may be hoped that
before the close of 1894 there may be
many who have made use of the Sum-
mers opportunity and added to their
store of memories new impressions Of
the American scene and the American
race which will enrich their lives and
add to their appreciation and toler-
ance, their patriotism and gratitude.
Strangely enough, they then will be
prepared to travel abroad more COM
fortably, more intelligently and with
greater happiness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-04-03
Real Meaning of the
"Kerensky" Remark

To the Editor of The Star:
In regard to the agitation now go
ing on to investigate charges made by
DR.. Writ, there is one aspect OF It
that. strikes the writer most. namely,
how an educated man like DR.. Writ.
who presumably is doctor Of philos-
ophy, can actually charge any men,
Der Of the Roosevelt administration
with planning to eliminate the pres
ent occupant of the White House when
it ought to be patent to any observer
that never has there been an admin
istration so loyal, so devoted person.
ally. almost fanatically, to its chief
as the present one. There is no doubt
in the writer's mind as to the authen-
ITCHY of the much-debated statement
said to have been made by a member
of the present administration, that
Roosevelt may prove to be a second
Kerensky'; but a man like DR.. Writ
ought to understand that it is no Ie-
Election upon the character or ability
of the President to say that unless he
gets the full cooperation of the Ma
ton in the herculean task of saving
the present system from being re-
placed by complete socialism" and is
not stabbed in the back" by misguid-
ed so-called defenders Of our Ameri-
can system of government. he, like
Kerensky in Russia, may fail and
Norman Thomas may be the next
President
1t seems to the writer that Con-
gress, instead of making a laughing
stock Of itself in investigating such an
absurd charge against Secretary Wal
lace or any other member of the ad-
ministration. might perhaps suggest
to the city Of Gary, Ind, that it put
another educator at the head of its
school system, as its present occupant
is evidently not fit to direct the edu-
cational system there.
PHILIP BERNHARDT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-04-03
Local Municipal Government.

The special committee which has
been making study of the District
government for Senator King has
prepared a volume on the develop
ment of municipal government, start
ing with the King-Priest rule of an
cient Athens, the Commonwealth Of
Rome, in 500 BIC; the government
of medieval cities and, finally, get
ting down to some of the modern
trends, such as the city manager or
the council manager in American
cities of the twentieth century. The
result is an interesting and informa-
tive document.
But somehow it seems that Sem
ator Buckley Of Ohio, one of the
members of Congress asked to COM
ment on the forms of municipal gov
eminent with which they have had
experience, says the last word in one
brief paragraph:
I have always thought that munich
pal government is good in proportion
to the understanding and attention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-04-03
Has Found Street Car
Men ALWAYS Courteous

To the Editor Of The Star
While in a hospital convalescing
from a serious illness I read in The
Star Of the 18th instant an article
headed "Benning Citizens Rap Car
Service" in which article the railroad
employees on the cars Of the Benning
and Kenilworth sections were severely
taken to task for diScourte0uS treat
ment of passengers.
wish to state that I have used
this line almost daily for IS years
from Eighth street northeast to Kenil-
worth Junction and during this long
period of time have always received
the most courteous and kindly treat
ment at the hands of those in charge
Of the cars have never observed
a conductor or motorman In an alter
cation or dispute with a passenger.
These men are at all times most
considerable and kind in their treat
ment OF the aged and school children
using these cars.
The action Of the Benning Asso-
citation is so unwarranted and unjust
as to these men that I cannot refrain
from entering my protest against it.
AARON BRADSHAW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-04-03

that good citizens give In getting good
men into ONCE, and does not. IN the
least. depend on whether the chief
executive be a mayor or a city man.
ager. Either plan will work well or
badly. according to what support 1t
receives from the citizenship Of the
municipality.
That is a very sound commentary
on all forms of government. 1t might
be paraphrased to meet the peculiar
situation that prevails in relation to
the government Of the District OF
Columbia by saying that the local
government is good in proportion to
the understanding and attention that
the members of Congress devote in
exercising their constituuonally de-
rived prerogatives of exclusive legis-
lation.
1t might not make any great
amount of difference whether we have
in Washington one or three Commits
sioners, although the division Of exec
utive and quasi legislative powers
among three Commissioners is prob
ably more satisfactory. The Chief
Executive in Washington is and will
remain, the President. The legislative
council is Congress. The delegation
of any powers to the Commissioners,
who are executive agents of the
President and of Congress, has been
very slow and strictly limited proc
ess. What powers they have are fur
Their limited by encroachment of the
Federal Bureau OF the Budget ami
other Federal agencies.
The local municipal government is
as good as Congress chooses to make
it., The form of such municipal gov
eminent and the titles Of its execu-
tives are OF secondary importance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-04-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

The Elm Frogs.
There's a group of busy builders over
yonder by the lake.
They are building up the Maytime
and the June
They work till late at night. At early
morn they are awake;
As they toll they have their own
especial tune
1t Is cheering to the neighbors thus
to hear them at their labors.
While they give each bough another
coat of green.
They're artistically building when the
sunshine brings new gliding,
As the frogs direct another Summer
scene.
They are building up the willows for
new shadows in the pool,
Where the grasses will so gracefully
incline.
They are planning for the roses. by
their own especial rule.
Which has always brought SC
beauteous a design.
Some think that they are joking and
will soon be merely croaking.
But We wise ones know exactly what
they say.
They are builders. still aspiring with
purpose all untiring
To create another perfect Summer
day.