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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-10-23
CERTAIN PARTS
OF LEGISLATION
TO BE CUT OUT
PORK BARREL" ACTIVITIES
PERTAINING TO RIVERS
AND HARBoRs HEADED TO-
WARD DISCARD
BY HERBERT PLUMMER


WASHINGTON, Oct. z3.lRe-
ports persist in Washington that
the ancient system of pork bar
rel' legislation for river and har-
Dor projects is headed for the dis
card in the next congress.
A special board is now at work
studying the use of the nations
land and water resources and is
expected to submit its reeommen.
datiens to President Roosevelt
sometime before the next session.
The question of rivers and har-
bors is certain to comprise . most
important part of this report.
For years, when the country
was more prosperous than it has
been of late, the rivers and har-
bors bills were favorite grab
bags" of politicians. It has been
cOnservatively estimated that over
a period of the last hundred years
approximately one and three
quarter billions of dollars have
been spent for this purpose.
Old Congress Custom
Until some II years ago when
the bureau of the budget was
created, it was an old congress
sional custom to pass river and
hsrbor bin at each regular session
of congress. Under the eight
years Of the Woodrow Wilson adj
Ininistration exactly eight such
bills were enacted.
That was the banner period for
this type of legislation. The mum
Der dwindled to three during both
the Harding and Coolidge admin
istratiOns, to only one in the Hoo
ver administration to none at all
since Roosevelt became president.
Under the ''new deaP' all river
and harbOr improvement work has
been carried out through tho
PWA. This unit allotted to these
projects S12S,132.S0O without
coming to congress or a congress
sional committee for approval.
1t is estimated that an addition
al expenditure of S235-3I9.70l
will be required to complete these
projects.
Mansfield Explains
While members of congress arc
careful not to criticize the. admin
istration openly for thus going
over their heads. still there are
many who view the step in this
direction with alarm. Since 1883
the house of representatives.
through its committee on rivers
and harbors. has had authority on
ouch bills.
Mansfield Of Texas. chairman
Of this committee, states the posi-
ton held by many members of
congress as well as the probable
course which opposition to scrap
ping the present system will take
if raised:
"Regardles of merit" he says.
"large expenditures made without
the specific authorization of con-
gress naturally will invite public
criticism such responsibilities
should not be placed on the exeeu-
tive branch when congress can and
should take action"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-10-23
SHOWN BoLsHEvIsT LEAD
ERS HAVE OVERCOME
MANY OF OBSTACLES THAT
UNION FACED
BY CHAS. STEPHENSON SMITH
GHy Associates H~c~@s
MOSCOW, Oct z3--It Is a
confident and buoy4nf Eowers-
ment which Is preparing Go eels-
brate its seventeenth birthd4y
here November z.

The bOlshevist leaders who xill
mount Lenin's tomb thar day 90
review the usual parade - sol-
diers. sailors, workers and peas
ants, have overcome many Of the
obstacles which the Sovief union
faced when it laid Lenin 20 resf
10 years ago.
The particular reason fer Re-
joicing among the Krenlin lead-
ers this year Is the success 81 the
collective farming plan. Win
nearly 40 per cent Of the farm
families of the Soviet Union in eol-
lectives and with q crop c0llectien
this year which the government
says is as large as last years in
spite of bad weather c0nditions.
Stain and his associates feel tina
agricultural problem Is vel On
its way TO solution and the hattie
with kulaks is practically ~ an
end.
In Smaller Units
State farms have not mace =
good showing, but they are belnE
split up into smaller units 50 as
to correct the lack Of labor which
has handicapped the farms rzn
under the direct supervision Of the
government.
Siberia is the weakest spot in
the agricultural program Thzi
vast territory made a poor show
ing in grain contributions, falling
far short Of the plan. The govern
ment attributes this TO inefficient
party direction and q general
shakeup is in progress In Chelia-
Zinsk and other sections where the
kulak influence has not been
overcome.
While light industry has made
a rather disappointing showing -
far this year, heavy industry has
almost fulfilled its plan 50 far 4nd
special effort is being made q
finish the twelve-months with q
perfect record. Copper. lead and
brass has fallen far behind pig
iron, steel and other branches Of
heavy industry. Crude ol has
also Jagged.
In Good Condition
The Russian communist party
apparently is in good condition.
There are no evidences OF any
quarrels among important leaders
Rakowsky, Kamenev and other 49,
sOciates Of Trotzky who confcssed
their errors, have been forgiven
Rakowsky is now in Japan az the
head Of the Russian delegation g.
the international Red Cr0ss.
Fear Of attack by other powers
which existed in Lenin's declin-
ing days no longer has the para
l,zing effect 1t did then While
the bolsheviks are active IN dip
lomatic efforts TO avoid war. their
great army in Eastern Siberia and
new industries with an output Tar
IN excess Of ezaristic days have
given them confidence that they
can take care Of themselves
Furthermore they feel the ex-
ample Of a strong worker GOV
eminent which Moscow has given
to the masses, has stirred up o.
position to war which viii det.r
lmperlallstle governments from
hostile action.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-10-23
WHERE TO GO
TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Ley Memorial Lawn-HaIlO-
we'en Social.
Monroe-"I Give Ny Love-
and 1895 Days in Hollywood"
Palace-"Unknown Blonde"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-10-23
TOMORROW

Monroe-"Stingaree" and 81
Give Ny Love-"
Palace-"Burn EN- Up Bar
nes."
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-21
BIDS FOR BUS ROUTE
FOR SOMERSET COUNTY

Bids for the Princess Anne Perry
hawkin school bus route were open
cation on Tuesday, December 18th, it
was announced last week.
This route, which has been operated
by Mr.. William T. Holland, was va
Gated when Mr.. Holland accepted the
post as deputy sheriff and jailer and
since his appointment has been oper-
ated by Mr.. George Norman Pusey.
On Tuesday of last week, a dele
cation Of residents Of the territory
served by this bus route, waited on
the GARD of Education, petitioned in
behalf of another resident of the COM
munity. The delegations recommend
ations were presented to the Board,
who Immediately announced that COM
petitive bids for this route would be
received at the Boards office on Tues
day, December 18th.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-21
EASTON GIVEN THRILL
BY ARMORED TRUCK

Four armed men entered the Easton
National Bank last week and very
promiscuously leveled guns at those
in and near the bank. They were not
robbers, but were sent here in an ar
mored truck from Baltimore to take
back some bonds.
The truck drove up in front Of the
bank, and with two men on the front
seat two others went in the bank. One
Of them obtained some of the bonds
and started for the truck. The compan-
ion leveled his gun in front and watch
ed the carrier take the bonds to the
truck. The spectators were not in
the least bit frightened, but they were
little uneasy. To have an ugly look
ing gun leveled at you is not the best
sensation in the world. The guards
simply swerved their guns in every
direction while the bonds were being
loaded. Several trips were made be-
fore the full consignment was loaded.
They have ample authority to travel
at any speed they see fit, and armed
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-21
FROM OUR
EXCHANGES
CHINCOTEAGUE LOSES
IT'S OLDEST RESIDENT

. Funeral services were held from the
Methodist Protestant Church at Chin
colleague on Tuesday at 2 P. M, foi
Mrs. Charlotte Russell, aged 105 the
Oldest resident of the island, who dice
at the home of a daughter, about 4
P. M. Sunday. Interment was at Chin.
colleague.
Mrs. C. GLAND Phillips and William
Tyndall, of Salisbury, grandchildren
are among Mrs. Russell's 81 descend
ants.
Mrs. Russell was born In 1920, the
same year that Andrew Jackson sew.
enth President Of the United States
took office and when the Civil War
broke out she was over 80 years OF
age. Mr.. Russell was a Civil War
veteran, having fought with the Union
forces and was wounded.
Until seven weeks ago, when she
was first confined to bed, Mrs. Rus
sell was active both physically and
mentally. Her death is attributed to
the infirmities of age.
Mrs. Russell, who before her mar
riage to the late Elijah Russell-who
died in 1903-was Miss Charlotte
Sharpley, spent her entire life on the
island and had been away from it
during her lifetime only about five
times for brief trips. She was a de-
voted Christian woman and had been
O church member since she was -
years old. Calm and serene in her
manner, her disposition Is believed to
have played an important part in her
longevity.
The death Of the remarkable old
lady breaks a family circle of five
generations, her survivors being A
daughters, % grandchildren, 48 great
grandchildren, and IL great-great-
grandchildren-a total of 81.
Her four surviving daughters are:
Mrs. Fannie Tyndall, 83, Mrs. Mary
Jeffries, Mrs. Julia Thornton, Chinco-
league, Virginia, and Mrs. Josephine
Steffins, of New York, formerly of
Salisbury.
Several brothers and sisters also
survive. Among these is Luke Sharp
ley, SO, of Chincoteague the "baby''
of the family, who attended the fun
eral and Mrs. Mary Cherrix, of Nor
folk, Virginia, nonagenarian, next to
Mrs. Russell in age.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-21
RURAL LETTER CARRIERS
MEET AT STATE NORMAL

Rural letter carriers, their wives
and other guests, numbering about
100, were present at the annual ban.
quet Of the Ladies Auxiliary Of the
Delmarva Rural Carriers Association
of State Teachers College, at Sails.
bury last Saturday evening.
The principal speaker of the even
ing was w. G. Armstrong, of Niles
Mich, President of the National Rur-
al Carriers Association. Mr.. Arm
strong, in Washington on legislative
business, accepted an invitation short
ly before the meeting date and his
presence came as an agreeable sur
prise to those present.
He outlined proposed legislation in
the interest Of rural carriers and
their families, in which he was in.
teresting himself, including restora-
ton Of the s per cent cut, extension
of the pension system to include wild
ows, improvement Of roads over which
mail is being served, and more recog-
milton for substitutes for rural car
riers.
Millard E. Tawes, Clerk of the Cir
cult Court for Somerset county, in
PRODUCED by Mrs. H. G. Hayman, of
Salisbury, was POSTMASTER. Mayor E.
Sheldon Jones of that place welcomed
the visitors and the response was by
w. C. Stevens, Queen Anne's past
president of the Maryland Rural Car
riers' Association.
Other speakers included: G. z. Kel-
lar county agent, Somerset; Mrs. F.
X. Markline, of White Hall, National
Secretary to the Ladies Auxiliary :
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-21

Mrs. w. C. Stevens, president Of the
Maryland Auxiliary; G. Parker Quinn.
by, Cordova, vice-president Of Mary.
land Letter Carriers Association; Mrs
E. w. Powell, of Princess Anne.
Entertainment features included;
Readings by Mrs. Dennis and Mrs
Wiltbank, Of Pocomoke; selections by
the Mems Glee Club, Of the Teachers
College; vocal solos by Miss Cathe-
rine Wilson, of Princess Anne, and
selections by an orchestra from Prin-
cess Anne.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-21

uty Game Warden Charles E. Hill,
as the machine was travelling along
the Newark-Berlin highway last week.
Mr.. Hill accompanied by his family
was enroute from Snow Hill to at
tend the Thanksgiving Day celebration
of the Nanticoke Indians, at Oak Or
chard, Del, when the deer was sight
ed along the highway near Goody
Hill ranch, near Ironshire. AS the
Hill machine approached, the deer
began to run across the highway. In
able to cross the road, the animal made
a mighty leap, clearing the front part
of the automobile.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-21
DIR. HARRY c. TULL
PRESIDENT OF STAFF

DR.. Harry C. Tull was reelected
president Of the staff Of Peninsula
General Hospital at the regular De-
cember meeting of the staff which was
held Monday afternoon. DR.. Hunter
r. Mann was elected vice-president
and DR.. r. M. Mock, secretary.
DR.. J. McFadden Dick was reelected
Chief Staff with DIR. Charles T. Fish
err, assistant.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-21

to the teeth. Hugh belts with car
tridges give one the impression that
it would be unwise to try and stop
them. They took no chances and had
their guns pointed out straight from
their waists ready for quick action.
They were not here long, for as soon
as they got the consignment they left
for the city.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-12-21
LARGE DEER VAULTS
AUTOMOBILE IN COUNTY

A large 9-point deer, one of the
herd of wild deer that roam Worces-
ter County, leapt across the front
section of an automobile driven by Dep
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09

(Continued from Page 1.) told her she was sure American women sincerely hoped for the success of her husbands efforts to combat almost insurmountable difficulties.
 Ihope and pray those people who profess to admire my husband in France will come to his aid and stand behind him." she said, flor our only reason in returning from retirement and obscurity in our quiet southern home was q patri- otic feeling of national obligation in which we sought to do all we could to bring the French people peace and prosperity.
 q appreciate your expressions of American women's good will ana sympathy, for I understand what they have been through during this crisis. I hope they understand what we Frenchwomen are experiencing. I cha only hope that we weather our storm as well as they did theirs"
 Like her husband, Mime Dou- mergue Is good humored and soft spoken. Her eyes brighten when ever she speaks of her husband.
 With social complex, it is safe to say that her greatest hope is an early return to normal life, at her chateau in the village of Tourne- feuille, near Toulouse, where spring is bringing buds already in her great garden.
 Mime Doumergue, a cultured and wealthy scholar, was a widow when she married Doumergue just be- fore the expiration of his presi- dential term in 1881. She was at the Jules Ferry school for girls in Paris until her retirement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
MERCURY FALLS
 TOLOWEST MARK

(Continued from Page 1.) At and z o'clock this morning the mercury was 12 below on the recording thermometer and as low as 22 degrees on other instru- ments.
 At 9 o'clock this morning the mercury took sharp turn up- wards which continued up to noon. At i o'clock this afternoon the reading on the recording ther mometer was l above.
 The weathefman promised cold weather for tonight but q slight let-up in the cold snap for tomor- row. Service stations were swamped with calls for asslstance from automobile owners who were frozen up. Plumbers were kept on the go all day answering calls Tor frozen pipes. Superintendent of Water Thomas ]. Fleming was busy today preparing for m ava lanehe of breaking meters expect ed to come after tho cold begin t0 ease up.
 The streets were deserted toe day. everybody who could do so ataying indoors cWA workers were fortunate today in that their reatIar working week did not in- ol,,de calls for duty this morning. School children suffered consld- erabiy, Fuel companies were awanned with calls for cOni and oiI na supplies dwindlod during the nleht in houses and business b,.jldinRa due tO hnrd.puahed flroa. Local welfare workers were keeping Co cl0s0 touch with the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
Even Doug and Mary

Undoubtedly the most talked of Hollywood divorce of the last 12 months is one that hasn't taken place at all-the Pickford- Fair banks rift.
 After numerous conflicting re- ports that the divorce would and would not take place, Miss Pick ford finally filed suit against her husband in December.
 Neither Mary or Doug has had anything to say about the matter since.
 In sharp contrast has been the resounding warfare in the Fay Webb Rudy Vallee suits and coun- ter sults--a clash that for sensa- tional qualities tops others of the year, not only in Hollywood, but for tho country generally.
 The film colony may take 1t amiss that this divorce should be placed at it's doors, yet 1t was in Hollywood that Rudy met Fay and from Hollywood came the couples burning denunciations of each other.
 The grooming orchestra leader was making q picture, "The Vaga- bond Lover," when he first met Fay who, though described as q film actress, seems to have had lit- tie actual experience before the camera.
 His recent return to the film capital was to make another pie ture. Alice Faye, named as the "other woman" by Mrs Vallee, had part in the same picture.
 It's still too early to foresee the outcome of this legal battle, but, even for Hollywood, it's sure to be a sizzler.
 NEXT: Tragedy and comedy blend in freak marital Wrecks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
Horrible Example

No matter what marital problem is bothering you, the chances are you have less to worry about than has your favorite film star.
 "Scandalous!' you say of Hollywood's divorces and remarriages. "Shocking!" Sometimes the answer is yes, sometimes no. It's un- fair to generalize. Some actors and actresses drift in and out of matrimony as casually as they buy a new hat or q new motor car. A few such can raise the film colony's divorce rate to an astounding figure.
 It Is astounding-17 di- vorces to each 10 marriages. But other screen players fall fin love and marry and live as contentedly as the hap piest couple in your own neighborhood.
 It Is said that Hollywood has a great deal to do with setting our fashions, our manners, and our modes of living. So here's q tip for brides: Copy the way your favorite screen star "does" her hair if you wish. Copy her dresess, her manners, the way she walks and talks. But don't make her your guide in matrimony. If you do, you'll be sorry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
Saluation Cabinet
 Is Ready For France
(Continued from Page II

Merchant marine-Adrien Mar quet, Neo-socialist leader.
 Agriculture-Fran Pietri.
 National education-Yvon Del bos.
 Either President Ri- volley, of the war veterans asso- citation, whose manifestations caused the overthrow of Edouard Daladier and the summons to Doumergue, or the Basque Deputy Jean Ybarnegaray, whose inter: vention in the chamber of deputies led to the exposure of Alexandre Stavisky, fraudulent banker.
 Labor Called In
 Doumergue called in Leon Jou- haux, general secretary of the Fed eration of Labor, in an effort to avert the general strike called for Monday.
 The prefecture of police for bade communists to gather In the Place De La Republicue, as they had planned, at 8 o'clock tonight. and banned any other street gath erings or parades.
 It was planned that the troops should remain in occupation until all threat of disorder had passed. | Doumergue felt that they, unlike police. would impress the public with the authority of their repub- | lie.
 Doumergue's cabinet, as unoffi- cially outlined, was regarded as perhaps the strongest France has had, even stronger than the "save | the franc" cabinet of Raymond Poin | care. It includes all elements in | the chamber of deputies except | the socialists and communists. |. Therefore, it was figured, Doumer- gue should have safely under the political truce all but 120 votes of the chambers eos.
 Doumerguc's Is Strong
 Doumergue's energy and stamina were landed on an sides. 1t was agreed that his position was strengthened because he confined himself to the prime ministry alone. There was a good omen ir the reconciliation between TardieL and Herriot, long estransed, after q frank talk last night in whicf they settled their many bitter diff ferences.
 Unlike all other post war cabl nets this, planned to contain Petaii and Domain and possibly war vet eran Rivollct, will contain non parliamentatians- is DOumcrgu' himself. without the right, techni cally, to appear before the cham Der or senate. And the first non parliament premier in the G2 year of the third republic. The las non parliament minister was thu late industrialist, Louis Loucheur drafted during the war as mlniste of munitions.
 It was notable that Doumergu chose gold standard finance min lster in 0ermnine Martin, consist ent opponent of imitation.
 As Ilerrlot's Finance Mlnlsie Martin helped to draft tho Dall same agreements which practical ly scrapped the German rephra tons demands.
 In q recent newspaper artlcl Martin asserted that France mut borrow from 25,000, 100000 franc q ,GOD, 25O, ,e0O) tO zs,00O, ,0OO,0 ,0O francs (lf.s02 ,3G0, ,000) this yonr- possible only fl budget balnnclD ls treated an an urgent matter. II Among the paEiIamentarlans 1 tho cabinet. DolbOH, vice preBidef Of the chamber now, and harqu'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09

Among the cold spots in New England today were: Northfield, Mass, --44; Greenville, Me, "A; Burlington, Vt, --22; Concord, N H., --16; Portland, Me, -16; and Passport, Me, 20.
 Atop mile high Mt Washington, in New Hampshire, 1t was 40; with a 00-mile northwest wind.
 Previous to today, the coldest February day in the 51 year history of the local weather bureau was In 1898, when the minimum was II below.
 Hourly temperature here thia morning were: l Q. m., ia; a. m., ---15; 3 a. m. ---17; 4 q. m.. ---18; a. m. --i7' 6 a. m. --l6; z a. m. --15; 8 a. m. ---14.
 Third severe cold spell of what meteorologists expect to be the coldest winter in Boston's history, the current wave was held directly or indirectly responsible for six deaths yesterday.
 The victims were: George A. Baker, 56, Cambridge, who died of a heart attack induced by the cold; Miss Alice Reilly, 69, found dead in her SOutn Enu room, hODeTI Broderick, 75, of the West End, who succumbed to a heart attack induced by the cold; Louis Beno- vitz, 70, of the West End, who died from exposure; an unidentified man found dead in Charlestown; John Ferdy, 62, who died of ex- posture at hospital after being found on Roxbury street.
 Lynn harbor and many other harbors along the New England coast were choked with ice, and even Boston harbor was expected to freeze over during the day. The Cap Cod canal was blocked by ice and drift ice made navigation haz- ardous in Nantucket sound.
 All Boston schools were closed because of the cold today, and similar action was taken in many other New England communities
 At Brockton, where 1t was off. cially 19 below, between 1900 and 15OO employees of the W. l.. Doug las Shoe company were sent home when tube blew out in the fac- tory boiler.