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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26
CANADA TO HONOR IT'S DISCONERER
AT 4OOTH ANNIVERSARY FETES IN QUEBEC

QUEBEC CITY Canada this
year celebrates the 400th ami
versaTy of its discovery by
jacques Cartier. From pictur-
esque Gaspe. where he first land
ed in 1884, down the st. Law
renee TO metropolitan Montreal,
where he tried to run his long
boats through the famous La
chine Rapids, picturesque fetes
and ceremonies will commemor-
ate the event which started the
French exploration of a vast area
Of the North American continent,
including the Mississippi Valley
and large part of what is now
the Middle Western and North
western part of the United States.
Like so many other early At
lantie explorers, Cartier was look
ing for Cathay when he found
Canada and even King Francis
believed that beautiful Quebec
was part of the lands (which
form the extremity of Asia
towards the West" When Car
tier headed into the st. Lawrence
he was sure. that he had at last
found q Northwest Passage to
Cathay. He had been cruising
along the coast and, according
to Francis Parkman, he had not
ed the natural wonder of the
Bird Rocks, at Perez, where in
past centuries gone gigantic
stone bridge must have connect
ed Mont Joli and Bonaventure
Island, now government sane
tuary for rare wild birds.
On July 16, 1884, he sailed in
to the Bay of Gaspe to avoid
storm and on July "a he landed
at what is now the beautiful lit,
tie village of Gaspe. There he
erected a cross thirty feet high
and claimed this part of Ca
thay" in the name of Francis,
and one of the ceremonies this
summer at the very same spot
will be the erection of a large
cross of stone from Carriers ma
tive Brittany. Sure that he had
found the way to China, Cartier
sailed back to France, taking two
Indians and a marvellous load of
tall tales that were true.
1--WE saw great multitude of
wild men that were fishing for
mackerels, whereof there is
great store"
For France he had also discov-
cred one of the greatest fisheries
in the world, off the Gaspe coast,
which some Canadian historians
believe had been fished by Euro
peans as early as the 18th Cen
tury. Possibly even Basque fish
ermen had been there before Car
tier. 1t is certain that French
fishing fleets rushed there when
they heard Carriers stories.
In 1886 Cartier returned with
larger expedition to push up
the Northwest Passage, the gor-
geous st. Lawrence, Into Ca
thay." He hesitated at the Won
drous gorge of the Saguenay
River and Indians told him that
UP that river was a kingdom
rich in precious stones" When
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26
KEY WEST IN
DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here Just 10 Years
Ago Today AS Taken From
The Files OF The Citizen

Local girls are urged to enter
their names in the San Carlos
race for queen at the celebration.
Not only will the winner be
crowned queen but will receive a
valuable piano. Other prizes are
being offered, full details Of
which will be found in another
part of this paper American
girls are especially urged. to en-
ter this contest as Havana plans
to elect prince OF San Carlos
who will be here for the ceIebra-
ton. Merchants who have not Sc
cured votes are urged to call on
the treasurer at the Cuban Club
and votes will be delivered
promptly.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26
rHE KEY WEST CITIZEN

WILL always sack the truth and print II
without fear and without favor; never be
afraid 10 attack wrong or to applaud right;
always fight for progress; never be the or
gan or the mouthpIece Of any person, clique,
faction or class. Always do its utmost for the
public welfare; never tolerate corruption OF
lri siee; denounce vice and praise virtue;
sommend good done by individual or organ.
sasion; tolerant OF others rights, views and
opinions; print only news that will elevate
frd act eOntaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

HUNTING FOR CATHAY, FOUND CANADA 1534--Presi.
dent Roosevelt and the
Canada this a
anniversary Of her discovery by jacques Cartier bold French
who
Just 400 years ago the French doverrs landed the beautiful
Gaspe Quebec, sailing
the
island the
the IGelne rapids other
United participate discovery
the French exploration including
Mississippi Valley
held cities Valley accessible
by moder highways Picture high relief
Provincial Museum in Quebec City,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

County Commissioners and all
others who attended the meeting
Of the board yesterday are ex-
pressing much qualification over
the signing OF the contract FOR
building the roads and bridges and
filing o. the bond by the Tide
water Construction Company,
which was awarded the contract.
Representatives OF the company
and their attorney Glenn Il.
Skipper and the commissioners
agreed on every phase OF the CON
tract and all OF the details. The
company's engineer, Harvey Stan
ley, VINO is familiar with the ter
ritory over which the roads will
pass and the waters to be span
ned by bridges was present and
stated that his familiarity with
the topography will enable him to
make his plans so as to hasten the
work. -
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

17s4-(l50 years ago) Chrlcs
Morris. gallant American naval
officer, who distinguished him.
self in the conflict with Tripoi
and the second war with Eng.
land. born at Woodstock, Conn.
Died in Washington. ID. c.. Jan.
81. 1856.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

The Liberty Club and the Reg
ulars will play the seventh game
OF their series OF baseball games
on Sunday. Both teams are on
the qui vive for this contest and
both determined to win. The last
two games were won by the Liber-
ties and they are anxious to get
the next two that honors may be
even. Both Liberties and Reg
ulars will have the full line-ups in
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Lowe an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Mary Wilhelmina, to
Frank Marvin White Of Augusta,
Ga. The wedding will be solemn
lied some time about the middle
o. August. Miss Lowe was en-
ployed at the Van-Noy restaurant
at Trumbo. Mr.. White is an cleo
trician with the Florida East
Coast Railway Company.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

The prize chance for punsters came
when police arrested lettering song writer's
IN "Fin Pan Alley" New York. That was
when THE Last Roundup was turned
hack an them.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

Scathing remarks rarely made be-
cause It IS necessary to make them Unless
getting rid of pent-up feelings may be
ciassed as necessary.
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25.lsls

1739-George Clinton. soldier
Of the Revolution, seven times
governor of New York. twice
elected to the Vice Presidency
born in Ulster Co.. n. Y. Died
in Washington. ID. C., April 20
1912.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

Doctors studying the psychology of
drowning persons claim il is the shock that
Kills. not the filling of the lungs with
water. We admit it must be an awfully
great shock when you realize you're
drowning
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

1826-Abraham Oakley Hall.
prominent New York City lawyer.
Journalist and author Of bis day,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

1796--George Catlin. famed
painter of the American Indian
born at Wilkesbsrre. Pa. Died at
Jersey City, N. j.. Dec. %. 1872.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

Exposure ~ the noie.
rious Pohxf "Cei rieh-schemef Ia
Boston.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

Next it's streamlined cuss words that
fairly slip through the air.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

Reports have it that the shade of Do
genes Is around looking for the girl who
bushes during one of the modern musical
revues.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

One thing the presidents wife is not
doing. She is not teaching the American
heusewife TO stay at home and attend to
her household duties.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

4. Water and Sewerage.
2. Bridges to complete Road to Main
land.
3. Free Port.
4. Hotels and Apartments
3. Bathing Pavilion.
s. Aquarium.
2. Airports--Land and Sea.
3. Consolidation of County and City
Governmental
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

A writer declares the next war will be-
sin with thoslaughter of civilians. In that
ease Il win ~ safer 10 enlist srAiEss4'
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

e George Bernard Shaw, famed
English dramatist-author, born in
tIreiand. rs gears ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

Somebody has given us the definition
OF a mug" He's just cluck that doesn't
click.-Chicago Herald and Examiner.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

IT'S easy to consider both sides of a
question in which we have no personal in
terest.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26
Today"
Anniversaries
seeessssssasssssssssssea

1874 COCO years ago) Samuel
Jones. al New York City lawyer,
for his work in the
revision of the state laws imme-
diately after the Revolution. born
in New York. Died there, Nov.
%. 1919.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

Everyone can think of few cases in
which he would like to see birth control
made retroactive.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

I, Andre Maurois. French bio
grapher and author, born 40 years
ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

Every property holder in the United
States is entitled 10 a mortgage, and usually
gets H. No curtailment of liberty there.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

W4lKaln Rush MeFIa
Minnesota banker, governor fi-
rector Of the q 8. Census. hffn
IN Essex Co. n. n Died u
Florida. Feb. is. 1894.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

l925-W William IenninFs hrsan.
American statesman. died. sfed
65.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

A professor in Rome says Italians
made America great. Well Camera did
his bit.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

1891 William .. finFenre.
noicd American sctog. haIu ne ~
bany. y. y. Died n f'hiladeiI.i 'a.
Nov. 10. 1891.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26
Today In History


i775-Confineniai ConErsss -.
tablished q post office serFife ~
take the place 81 British heFal
with BENJAMIN Franklin - eharFe
-route extended from New kna.
land 10 Savannah. Ga.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

17ss-New York Statehood
Day-ratified the Constitution.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

Editorials comment: The peo-
pie who are unhappy because they
cannot find a house with every
modern convenience are the
descendants Of pioneers who lived
in log cabins.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

play and an exciting game
promised Sunday.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

. Sergei Koussevitsky, musical
conductor. born in Russia, 60
wears ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

born At Albany. ~ y. Died Cft
Z. is9s.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

Glenn B. Skipper, who is in
terested in the roads and bridges
TO be constructed in. Monroe coun-
ty, has purchased hundreds of
acres Of land on Key Largo and
has bought or arranged to buy.
property on other keys. It is I'M
derstood there is likelihood Of
his investing in Key West real
estate as he believes the city is
destined to become one of the
foremost winter resorts in Flor
ida. At present he has a binder
up on the lot at Duval and Flem-
ing streets owned by II. Mar
kOvitz and H. Wiolkowsky.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26
I'oday's Birthdays

Mrs. Ella A. Boole of New
York, temperance leader, born at
Van Vert, Ohio, 76 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

J. D. Redd, county commissioner
from Dade county, with his home
at Homestead, said yesterday all
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

Information received at the
chamber of commerce is that q
new steamship line will make Key
West port of call. The SEIZED
ule will be started November !
and ships OF the Red, White and
Blue Fast Freight Line will touch
here on their trips to and from
Galveston. The main offices OF
the company are in Washington.
p. c.. but their ships run from
one end OF the Atlantic to the
other. Fl
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

Paul w. Litchfield, president of
the Goodyear Tire and Rubber,
born in Boston, 80 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

George B. Cortelyou of New
York, onetime cabinet officer,
utility head, born in New York,
" wears ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

Col. Edward NJ. House,, pub
licist, political leader, intimate
friend Of Presidents. born at
Houston, Tex, rs years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

J Professor Emeritus Leo Wiener
of Harvard, noted philOlogist.
born in Poland, II years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-26

is. in readiness for construction of
the road from Florida City to the
Dade approach to the Key Largo
bridge. He stated that bids had
been opened twice for this work
but in each instance the price
charged was in excess OF the APP
preparation. 1t has now been de-
cidad by the county commissioners
Of Dade to place Mr.. Redo as
supervisor Of the work and fur
nish him with the machinery for
the completion of the road. The
work will be started at once, said
Mr.. Redd, and rapidly pushed to
conclusion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-09

arc we can get married--"
 "soi" Walt finally exploded. "You never even had . job to lose! You were kidding me-"
 "I certainly didw Mary Lou's chin went up. "And 1t isn't with Dads firm either. And l did get fred"
 Walt was squeezing her hand so hard 1t hurt. But she didn't nos tice. Mary Lou" ho whispered, you've got n full-tlme job" He gulped "Mary Lou--promise me ono thlngw
 The orchestra struck up the old tune, "Just Q Gigolo," as they rose. "For at least six months, darling, don't ask me to dance with youW
 THE END.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-09
SEASCAPES NOW
 ON FINCERNAILS
Landscapes No Longer Used By London
 Women

London. (UP)-shades of Con. rad, Masehld, and tho men who went down to the sea In ships!
 Now the sea will come up to tho men on nalls--on womens finger. nails!
 The latest craze in femlnine adornment In London started with the painting of miniature sea- scnpes fngernails It has since since spread to landscapes andth spread to landscapes and minia. lures of all descriptions.
 A young British painter. stan ley A. Burchett, who was formerly In the Grenadier Guards, started the new fingernall fashion by ac- cident. While painting q garden scene recently. he stopped his work to satisfy a little girl who wanted "a teeny picture for her. self"
 Burchett quickly painted it on her iingernaii. The child's mother was so attracted by the result that she commissioned the painter to decorate her nails. Since then the innovation has spread among stage and society leaders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-09
WALT STARED
 HARD AT HER

Walt stared hard Ut her. swell" he said. "I wouldn't want my wife to work anyhow" He kissed her again, very lightly. "It's probably only my money you're after"
 Alone he paused to take stock. Som othing would have to Do done; His eye fell to the newspaper ly- Ing where Mary Lou had forgotten it. Idly he picked 1t up--then stared as an advertisement struck his eye announcing an innovation In one of the newer night clubs, He'd tried for everything from taxi driving to counter man. But gigolos! Forty a week and tips for good looking young danelng mon of breeding. No said Walt to himself. not for Dorp or n thousand Dorps. Never!
 It was matter of hours later that Walt surveyed himself In a full-length mirror. Ills dinner clothes were faultloss; a relic of other days. Ono jarring note both- cred him---a pink carnation shriek- Ing from his lapel, signifying his metamorphosis m from Walt Bartlett Into MT w."
 Even though 1t wasn't as bad as 1t might have been, It was bad enough for Walt. Only the mem- ory of the scowling Dorp and q horrible picture Of Mary Lou fac. ing her, relentless, enabled him to go or.
 The last of the scantily clad chorus scampered from the door and the orchestra struck up a dance tune. Walt steeled himself and sauntered out in the room. It was something to remember the look in Mary Lou's eyes when he had told her he was employed--- though coat of evasive white- wash had concealed the nature of his employment.
 He stopped suddenly rigid. The girl coming towards him across the room--it couldn't be Mary Lou! But the proud swing Of her walk ---the set of her head and chin. 1t was Mary Lou!
 Walt dashed frantically for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-09
CROSS WRITES IN
 '34 ESTATE MANUAL
Register in New Form Is Almost Ready for
 Distribution

Tine 1884 edition of the state register and manual, In n new and unusually complete form, is almost ready for distribution. Secretary Of State John A. Danaher Is editor of the publication and under his di- rectIon the subject matter has been rearrnnged as well us extended, Secretary Dannher personally, hus contributed several descriptions Of the functions of tho various state agencies.
 An article by Governor Wilbur l., Cross on the functions of his office heads tho various contribu- tions to tho volume. In his article the governor points some or the weaknesses of his office. Tho fall ure of tho legislature to cooperate with the governors office also comes In for considerable com ment.
 It Is expected that the bound copies of the 1884 register and manual will be on hand in the of- flee of Town Clerk Dora A. Egan in about four weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-09

Cleaning up the cuffs of columnists shirt Jim Heneby of the Holy Cross Henebys was weekend visitor team this year. Incidentally the nine is playing the Yale team in New Haven this afternoon Jim Gladney, yer sae printer proofboy etc., has been honored by his ciates over at the Brooklyn Y The energetic "Red" is now vce-presdent of the lnter-cub Council Joe Famgliet renewed acquantances in the Democrat office Monday his way back duties in New York city where he occupies the last desk in the Daily Mirror sports depart ment The tulips at Fulton Park were especially lovely early this week The lawn sharpening business
 will pick up right away with househoders throughout the city bending their backs to the task and art of keeping lawns sheared to the proper height.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-09
Bet you can't name the yea

Bet you can't the year. those high-aced shoes the girls used to the Merry Widow hats. the first time you had your abbed with of those long hat pins which protruded from miladys bonnet the Johnstown flood when Hector pup "Bedelia" |"
 .The Irish Jubilee" Eddie Foy first played Water bury roller skating left the auditorium on S. Main street Foggs grocery store settled in North Square the famous trolley strike when the causeway built between the two Hitchcock lakes. there Bellvew Lake trains ran the Meriden division. horses tualy drank out of the Carrie Welton fountain band concerts the green weekly feature during weather . they cut down the old pine tree Matthew son pitched the Giants to World Series victory Jim
 orp refused to Joe CosgrOve around the bases at Brassco Park Gus Slery at the old Rockville diamond . they removed the famous trolley waiting station Lazy Lane the Plainvle-New Britain coach dogs actually troting along under the carriage the fountain in the grounds at Rose Hill was installed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-09
Add list ot tower testivals in the good old U.s.A

Add It8t OT T0WeF TeSEtVdS " tNe gO0d Old U.SH -. Tulip Tinse in Holtand, Michi0an. There Oos ance song bv that title m Gn edition 0f the Folses. Btu Connolly press agents from Holamd as folloWs: "To tke Fourth Estate The cyclic biological mracle where by IoOlv aud hoey root bulb is tramstorned into na- about Go recur at Holland. Come W0rship at shrine. ..." You savent missed your vocdtion, BH The festival lasts from May 12 Go May 20. Jadging bv the progran, sent 0 1s quite some eVent sck Mayor Nicodeus Bosch right hand to greet all coners The festiva spirit probably due to the fact that Hollands SOOOO inhabitants mainly of Dutch birth or descent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-09

Barbs . We al,cavs thought tue seven league boots Dere fary tale products but by the acav he's been reported a the Uorld Dnger must be Wear- tating the kquor tar scs ThevH do that at least ta sdloomteepers get organised. III. C. Wells pre- diets Var to by 194OSo G you can hold % sic more ing the comedian ans to run for United States tor from Rhode Isand Won't he take life seri- ouslv?. <. -Four unemployed struck rich gold claim im Colorado NOU they enjoy being j0bless
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-09

Points of interest for hiker aud motorist Wthin easy distance 0f Waterbury. Leatherman's Cave aud Bldck Roc both in state par of same name Thonos ton- WGtertOWn rodd, bat located opposite sides Of state highUay. :. High Rock and Spruce Glen half Way beta0eeN Naugatuck and Beacon Falls west bamk of Naugauck river. Sleepiag Giamt in Mount Cur met on Cheshire-NeaO Hauen road .Greystone Traa follows Hancock Brook through eastern section of Wo terviue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-09

stairway to the mems bar, tore down tho flight of stairs and crushed head-on into q rather el- derly man.
 "Oo.o.ff," said the man.
 "Sorry!" Walt growled savageiy. The man looked up at him. mildly.
 And" said Walt, you're quite right, If you were fifteen years younger I'd probably sock you"
 q can believe that" said tho man, then his eyebrow lifted "Oh you're a gigolo here, aren't you?"
 Walt made a low, primitive poise and tore the carnation from his coat. "No!" he snarled. "I'm a sales manager out of work. I was u gigolo for nine loathsome hours, if it's anything to you"
 Tt might be-" tho man agreed calmly. Let me buy you a drink" For no good reason Walt found himself at tho bar with the stranger. 'r gather," he went on, "that you don't care much for the Job?"
 Walt bowed deoply. Let me ment."
 "I could use good sales man ager," the man went on in his mild way. Know anything about print ing?"
 Waits mouth dropped open. Tt's its my business!" he gasped. "Who are you--Santa Claus?" SUPPOSE YOU TELL ME ALL ABOUT ITv Suppose you tell me all about It," the man went on ignoring his | question. How'd you come to work here?"
 Walt snorted. Suppose you were on the point of being chucked into the street for back rent, and your girl lost her job at the same time: would you Do a glgolo?" "pm afraid" said the man, shak- ing his head respectfully, that l wouldn't qualify. On account" he added, "of too much stomach. But if some one offered mo n good Job in my line I'd grab it." "Oh--thanks, you took me by surprise. Of course I'll take 1t and be everlastingly grateful. But l | still don't under-----" "Especiaily," he rumbled on, If my girl walked In and saw me gigolo-ing."