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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26
THE LIFE SPARK

Studies in biology and bio-chemistry
have developed many astounding facts,
many of which have been of inestimable
value to mankind, but the ultimate goal of
such research is to find the secretofthe life
spark itself, and produce it from inert mat
ter.
That this will some day be accomplish
ed is the belief of many distinguished
scientists, although this idea is flouted by
those who hold to the traditional belief in
creation of all life by special acts of Su-
preme Being.
Prof. William Lash Miller, interna-
tionally known bio-chemist of the Univer-
sity of Toronto, has produced in his labor
atory a component part of living matter,
and his accomplishment is hailed as one of
epochal Importance by many fellow-scien-
fists
Just what significance may be attach
ed to Prof. Miller's latest discovery is some
what difficult for layman to Judge. but
il appears that it may mark a most impor-
tant step toward the solution of the age
old question: What is life?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26
MOTHER OF MoNARcHs

When in 1854 Letitia Ramolino, a
rather obscure Corsician girl, married Car
los Bonaparte, an assessor, at the age of
ID, there was little in the occurrence to in
dictate the far-reaching influence that was
to follow their union.
1t was not particularly strange that 13
children were to be born to them, but it is
remarkable that of the 13, four were des-
tined to become emperors or kings and two
to become queens.
The most famous, of course, was Ma
poleon Bonaparte, who became emperor of
France, and whose name fills more pages
of history than that of any other mortal
who ever lived. He was the second child.
Joseph, the eldest, became king of
Spain; Jerome was king of Westphalia,
and Louis was king of Holland. OF the
daughters, Maria became queen of Naples,
and Elisa became queen of Toscana.
Two other children held lesser rank,
Lucien becoming prince of Canine, and Ma
RE Pauline becoming duchess of Guastalla.
Thus Letitia Ramolno has become
known to the world as the mother of mon
archs." 1t might be imagined, therefore,
that hers was happy life-but not so. She
was often poverty stricken, and lived to see
all her royal children shorn of their power.
When she died at the age of sc the great
Napoleon had been dead Is years; all her
other children had lost their royal preroga-
tiVes, and while several survived her they
had ceased to be factors in public affairs.
But in spite of all that, Letitia Ramo-
activities did more to change the course of
events than that of any other mother who
ever lived.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26
HONORARY DEGREES

Among the valuable public services
that may be placed to the credit of Will
Rogers, his debunking of honorary degrees
is conspicuous and refreshing. When he
was offered the honorary degree of Doc
tor of Humanities by Oklahoma City Uni
versity, he gracefully declined the honor in
a telegram which was both humorous and
sincere.
After explaining that the highest de-
gree he would accept would be A. d. doc
tor of Applesauce) only if conferred by the
kindergarten department of the 0olagah
public school, Will added:
What are you trying to do? Make
a joke out of college degrees? They are in
bad enough repute as it is, without trying
to hand 'em out to comedians. The whole
honorary degree thing is the 'hooey.' got
too much respect for people that work and
earn EN- to see 'em handed around to
every notorious character"
Collegiate degrees conferred as a re-
suit of conformance to curriculum require
ments are generally futile enough. The
honorary degree is not only futile, but posi-
lively amusing to anyone with sense of
humor approaching that of Will Rogers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26
WEATHER CONDITIONS

A disturbance moved across the
Gulf States yesterday and is cen
trail this morning on the middle
Atlantic coast. 1t has caused
general precipitation throughout
the country from the Mississippi
Valley eastward. except in south
ern Florida, the northern Lake re-
gion, and Minnesota. Heavy SHOWS
are occurring this morning in the
Middle Atlantic States, and snow
also occurred during the last "a
hours from the southern Rockies
eastward to Missouri. and in por-
tions of the northern Rocky Noun
tain States, and there has been
rain on the Pacific coast from San
Francisco nOrthward. A strong
high pressure area, crested this
morning over the Plains States, is
causing decidedly colder weather
southwark over the West Gulf
States. with temperatures near
freezing on the east Texas coast,
and readings are considerably he
low zero from Montana eastward
over the Lake Superior region.
Temperatures are below normal
this morning throughout the coun-
try, except in Florida, along the
south Atlantic coast, and in the
far West.
G. s. KENNEDY,
Official in Charge.
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TODAY'S WEATHER

ton; colder in south and east por-
tons Tuesday.
Jacksonville to Florida Straits:
Fresh northwest winds, possibly
becoming strong at times over
north portion and weather partly
overcast tonight and Tuesday.
East Gulf: Fresh nOrtherly
winds.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

The Pathfinder speaks of a fancy
dress party held at Washington a few
nights ago and there were many very ORR
ginal costumes. One waggish fellow went
dressed in an old shirt and pair of socks
with holes in them. A crowd gathered
around him Of course and they began quiz
zing him. What character do you rep
resent" rs it Venus preparing for the
BATH" somebody asked. mo" said the
wag, Il represent taxpayer
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

1Ss2-John G. Nicolay, private
secretary to President Lincoln,
1869-65, consul and U. S. mar
shall. author, with John Hay, of a
notable "I4ife of Lincoln" born
in Germany. Died in Washing
ton, d. c.. Sept. &c, 1901.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26
WEATHER FORECAST

Key West and Vicinity: Partly
cloudy and colder tonight and
Tuesday; moderate to fresh north
west and north winds.
Florida: Fair tonight and Tues
day; much colder tonight with a
cold wave in extreme north por-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

II. as the PSYCHOLOGISTS say. soft foods
are changing the contour of the human
chin. what's the unremitting application of
hard grindstone going to do to the human
nose Arkansas Gazette.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

Since the CWA money has been flow
ipe;into Key, West. bolita is flourishing as
i did in its palmiest days. One of the
Indications Is that the house" owners are
ordering sbolita paper by Wholesale instead
of retail as was done in leaner days.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

The sign POST No Bills is an injunc-
ton which does not affect this establish
ment. The Citizen has a collector to coll
Feet its bills; at that some of its customers
are far behind in their payments. Just a
gentle reminder.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26
Today's
Anniversaries
easssseseossssssssssssee

1802-Victor Hugo, the great
poet, dramatist and novelist. who
headed the Romantic movement in
France in the early part of the
10Th century, born. Died May
%, 1885.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

No people emerged from the World
War so exhausted, shattered. torn and
helpless as did Austria: and none have
made such decided recovery from an APP
parently hopeless position. But at last.
weakened BY outside malign influences,
she is beginning to disintegrate and crum-
BILE.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

1t takes some newspaper men whole
column to say what others can say in one
tenth of the space. Multum in parvo is
more satisfactory to the reader than Civ
ing him the works in reverse English.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

Ecuador, republic since 1880, is on
its twelfth Constitution. Well. we're on
our first and disregard it without chang
ing, on the popular assumption that an
emergency exists. Emergencies have ex-
listed before but the Constitution was held
mviolate.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. r. Caring
OF sos Margaret street announce
the birth Of son Saturday. The
youngster weighed eight pounds
and has been given the name Of
Charles T., Jr.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

The story of an o1d-time Congressman
who rode to Washington on COW is being
.retold. And he probably shot her husband
when he got there.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

lss4-Q0O years agol Thomas
f. osum ("Alfred Ayres"D, Amer
lean author, critic and rhetorieian,
born at Montrose, Ohio. Died in
New York, Oct. &c, 1902.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

1S23-Joseph lie Gonte, dis
tinguished American geologist OF
his day, born in Liberty Co., Ga.
Died Juy 6, 1901.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

Swift and certain punishment being
melted out at last to gangsters should have
wholesome effect on the 1884 crimes
record.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

Grover Alexander Of st. Paul,
Nebr., among the greatest baseball
pitchers Of the past. born there, a
years ago
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

The Governor Cobb sailed yester-
day for Havana with 30i passen-
gers and is returning this after
noon with $50 passengers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

Charles Curry. high school stu
dent, was essayizt &C the Rotary
luncheon today. His subject was
Democracy and It's Ideals.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

Travellers tell us that the art of shak-
ing hands is unknown in Japan. Perhaps
they shake their fists.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

School textbooks the world over omit
inconvenient historical facts. And it is
better so.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

Isn't radio boon? Admiral Byrd can
hear Rudy Vallee. and so keep reminded
of the advantages of Antarctic. Daytona
Beach News-Journal.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

Worry pays no bills! Work does, pro-
vided you are honest.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

1857-Thomas w. Lawson. the
Boston fipaneier Of ''frenzied fl
nance" fame. born in Boston.
Died there, Feb. 8, 1926.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

Genealogy, if pursued too far, might
discover an ancestor swinging from the
family tree by his neck-or his tail.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

Those chaplains who pray daily for
the Senate and House might extend their
supplications to include the taxpayers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

Many voters who could not be bribed
with money are bribed by politicians futile
promises.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

Tourist travel to Cuba still
keeps up to the standard although
the season is said to be nearing
the close in other Florida cities.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26
KEY WEST IN
GONE BY
Happenings Here just 10 Years
Ago Today AZ Taken From
The Files OF The Citizen

Tourists have the reputation of
being keen observers and those
that have been in Key West re-
Gently have demonstrated that
they observe the substantial as
well as the beautiful. One was
heard to remark that in all his trav-
els he had never been in a city
with better streets nor one where
the streets were kept in such ex-
eellent condition.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

1s46-William F. Cody ("Buf-
falo BiH''), celebrated American
scout, guide and Snowman, horn
in Scott CO., Iowa. Died in Den
yer, Colo, Jan. 10. 1917.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

Was Colonel Lindbergh's protest to
the president on account of his interest"
or interests in aviation?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

CRATES when fighting among
themselves use their long necks
like sledge hammers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

1912 - Camille Flammarion,
noted French astronomer, born.
Died june 4, 1926.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

Archbishop John G. Murray Of
St. Paul, Mimi, Catholic preIate,
born al Waterbury. Conn, 81
years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26
pIIFEY

PUFFY
The balloting starts. Puff's keep
ing close check.
There's nary vote cast for old
Gubb, by heck.
And then something happens that
makes Puffy mad.
Old Gubb votes eight times for
himself. What a cad!
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

Subscribe for The Citizen.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

Within a short time, it is ex-
pected. the money will be avail
able from the sale of the bonds
voted for roads and bridges. The
amount is 100000, and as soon
as these funds can be allocated
for the different projects, work
on both roads and bridges will be-
gin. One of the bridges that will
be first constructed is that join
ing Key Largo with the Dade
county line. A joint application
will be filed at once with the war
department, Dade and Monroe
counties to make it.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26
Today's Birthday
OeoOao . . o o o . = . . . = . .

DIR. John Harvey Kellogg of
Battle Creek, Mich, physician
surgeon, medical editor and in
ventor of apparatus, philanthropy
list, born at Tyrone, Mich, SO
years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26
Raimfan-
'TOmorrow'. Tides

Barometer at 3 Il. III. today:
Sea level, 5000.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

Miss Mary Elizabeth Grillon de-
lightfnlly entertained the mem
hers of the Twelve Pal Club last
evening at her home on Southland
street, in honor of her thirteenth
birthday anniversary, Delicious
refreshments were served. In y
guessing contest. Miss Margaret
Curtis won the first prize and the
consolation went to Miss Gait. The
hostess was the recipient Of many
excellent gifts.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

Rev. Charles NJ. Sheldon of
Topeka. Kans., Congregational
leader, author of I'm His Steps,"
said to have sold to the amount
of $4,000, 900 copies. born at
Wellsvilie, MY, "a years ago.
Arthur Stringer, novelist, born
in Ontario, Canada, so years ago.
Lewis w. Baldwin, president of
the Missouri Pacific Railroad,
born at Waterbury, Md, 50 years
ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

John Sanford Cohen Of Atlanta,
Ga. newspaper publisher, born at
Augusta, Ga. G. years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

Editorial comment: If advice
were riches, most publishers would
have To build private vaults to
hold their wealth.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

At the conference held yester-
day in the rooms 81, the chamber
of commerce, A. 3. Stroll: repre-
senting the Hockenbury System
md adgocates Of the project to
build another hotel, nothing def
mite was done about the matter.
Mr.. StoIl said his company had in
structed him to make a complete
survey of the situation. This win
require about two weeks, he said,
after which his official report will
be forwarded to Harrisburg.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-26

Several hundred persons are ex-
pected to be present at the RAM
bow Dance to be given at the
Cuban Club tonight. There are
three candidates for queen-Miss
Dolores Cremata, sponsored by the
Reds; Miss Violeta Acosta. by the
Blues, and Miss Josefine Benavides
will be the candidate for queen on
the independent ticket.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-03
LABOR OPPOSES
NRA DUTIES FOR
CLAY WILLIAMS
a. F. of L. Delegates Want
Probe of Tobacco Mans
Labor Views.

~ Hffed Press
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 3.-WhiIe
delegates in the convention hall
marked time, leaders OF the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor forged with
oennite strokes today their fighting
program for a greater share Of New
Deal benefits for the working man.
one Of the first Of labor's express
sions Of intensified militancy toward
the NRA and its workings will come
with action on the resolution de-
manding an investigation OF the Ia
Dor attitude OF S. Clay williams,
chairman Of the Reynolds Tobacco
Company. before he IS given impor-
tant administrative duties in the
new NRA setup.
The resolution. which many dele
gates believe will be approved over
Whelmingly. cites Mr.. williams for
alleged discrimination against
workers in code planning and ex-
presses the fear that placing men
OF his type in power will result in
virtual enslavement" OF labor.
Coupled with this demand there
VIII come from the convention hop
per labor's program for security leg
iSlation, including old age pensions
and unemployment insurance, and
the paramount proposal for estab-
lishment Of the five-hour day and
the six-day week as the only real
solution Of the problem OF mem-
ployment.
While there appeared to be viz
tual unanimity supporting these
proposals. internal disputes wracked
the A. T. of L. in its fifty-fourth
annual convention. The issues we're
drawn sharply by the presentation
Of resolutions expanding the exec
utive council from eleven to twenty
eight members; calling for indorse-
ment of industrial unions; and pro-
posing a general one-day strike on
the day congress meets as an eX-
preston of labor's power.
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ton and application of the tests will
begin next Saturday and continue
for six weeks period. No regis
trations will be received after next
SATURDAY..
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-03
3-Hour Week Opposed

Copyright. 1894. BY United Press
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-UnquaH-
fed opposition to legislation for
thirty-hour labor work week was in
dicated today as part of the Ad-
miniStration's program in the recon-
structiOn of NRA.
But it was learned on good au-
thority that President Roosevelt is
prepared to fight just as hard to
make collective bargaining the I'M
questioned right of all American
workers.
The recovery administration ir-
tends as its next major step toward
prosperity to seek regular yearly
wages for American workmen.
Members of the new National In
dustrial Recovery board feel that it
is all right for movie stars to work
internationally, since they receive
thousands of dollars each week. But
the man who earns only SIS week,
the recovery chieftains insist. has
right to earn it fifty-two weeks each
year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-03
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

campaigning anywhere Mr.. Wat
son said here in response to query
as to what part he is to take in the
campaign.
IF I do any campaigning at all, it
will be in Indiana, where 1 might
possibly make a few speeches just
before election day"
No date or place for such speeches
have been set nor are any arrange
ments under way, he added.
Senator Watson never has been a
political bed-fellow of Senator Rob-
inson. When Senator Watson was
floor leader for his party. he usually
counted on Robinson being a stray,
it is said. The senate record shows
he apologized for his colleague on
at least one occasion.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-03

the most determined invasion of
hostile air forces, and mobile enough
to be concentrated in any part of
the United States within three or
four days of the sounding of any
general alarm.
The plan was announced at al
most the same moment Brigadier-
General William D. Mitchell Vas
charging before the federal aviation
commission that military aircraft
development has been frustrated by
boy scouts" in the war department.
The G.. H. @. air force is to con-
Sists. for the present, of some 450
fighting planes-bombers, pursuit
and attack ships-concentrated at
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-03
OCT. 8. 1894

seven or eight army fields stretch
ing from coast to coast. The forma-
ton OF this air force. according to
members OF the general staff. means
that Americans everywhere may
look skyward without fear OF seeing
the wings of foreign air raiders blot
out the sim
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-03
CHARGES Woman stole $50

A young woman hitchhiker whom
Mrs. L. V. Walker, 1902 North Cap
itol avenue, had befriended and
taken into her home, disappeared
yesterday and so did $50 belonging
to Mrs. Walker, according to a re-
port made by Mrs. Walker to
police.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-03

COLLEGE STUDENT. when I'm
working hard at my college
studies, l smoke one Camelafter
another. Camels never upset my
nerves." says John Birgel, show
ing that brain workers need en-
ergy, too. when mental fatigue
sets in, 1 just smoke another
Camel and soon have the energy
to concentrate again"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-03
WATSON NOT TO
AID ROBINSON IN
VOTE CAMP AIGN
Former Senator Says He
Will Not Strain Himself
for LII Arthur

By Times Special
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-Former
Senator James Eli Watson isn't 60
ing to strain himself campaigning
for his former colleague-Senator
Arthur r. Robinson, G. o. P. candi-
date for reelection.
take the stump nationally to belabor
Nor is Senator Watson going to
the New Deal.
II am not planning to do any
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-03
Burglar Loots Home

A rifle, alarm clock, topcoat, suit
of clothes and sheets and pillow
cases comprised the loot of burglar
who yesterday broke into the home
of Arthur George. AIS East Eleventh
street. Mr.. George valued the
articles at $50
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-03

RAILROAD HISTORY entered new phase the Bur-
Iingtons cleaning Zephyr flashed like silver streak
across the Great Plains from Denver Chicago. Time
- hours and minutes (nonstop) -101S miles in 7S5
minutes setting whole flock of new records On the
throttle was the steady hand of Jack Ford, eng
neer who pulled the Fast Mail for years on the Chicago
GsIesbure division Below he tells what the long, nonstop
trpfetke and what Camels him after twas
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-03
MUSIC SCHOOL TO GIVE
FREE TESTING SERVICE
Jordan Conservatory to Seek New
Talent.

Registrations are being received
this week at the Arthur Jordan
Conservatory of Music for the free
testing service which will be opened
Saturday under the joint sponsor
ship of the music school and the
FERA.
The tests will aim to discover
potential musical ability among
school children and adults who have
had no previous training along this
line.
Several persons have been enrolled
since last Saturday when registra-
tons opened for the service. Instruc-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-03
U. S. PREPARES
MIGHTY ARMADA
AS AIR DEFENSE
Mobile Units Under Plan
Could RepeI Strongest
Invaders.

By United Press
WASHINGTON. Oct. 3.-The war
department today planned an aerial
defense for America comprehensive
enough to repel attack from any
quarter.
This was to be accomplished
through organization of the new
general headquarters air force, I'M
der direct command of the chief of
staff of the army. This new air
armada is to be capable of repelling