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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25
STATEMENT

To the fight fans of Key West
and the State of Florida:
l, the undersigned, wish to
make the following statement
through the columns of The Citi-
zen: I wish to state that Cheta
Bakers reason for backing out of
the fight with Young Fernandez,
was not because he was offered a
job in Miami, but because he was
just plain scared of meeting Young
Fernandez. in the squared circle.
Kilbane backed out of the fight
two days before ne received the
telegram calling him to Miami.
Emory. Blackwell and others can
bear witness to this statement, as
they were prexent when the argu-
ment occurred.
LEONARD LICATA.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25
SAINT PAUL'S CHURCH

Corner Duval and Eaton Streets
Sundays
Morning Prayer, 6:45 a. m.
Mass (Communions), z a. NJ.
Mass for the Church School,
$50 a. m.
Mass of Thanksgiving, IL a. m.
Evensong Prayer, Sermon,
Benediction, 8 p. m.
Week Days
Morning Prayer, GAS a. m.
Mass, z a. m.
Evening Prayer, $50 p. m.
A second Mass on Wednesdays,
9 a. m.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Eaton Street. Between Duval and
Simonton Streets
Bible School at GAS q. m.
Allan Robinson, superintendent.
Morning worship at IL o'clock.
Preaching by Rev. Yancy Tillman
Shehane.
Baptist Training Union at z
p. m.
Evening worship at 8 o'clock.
Preaching by Rev. Shehane.
Prayer service, Wednesday
evening, O'Clock.
Thursday evening, 1880 o'clock,
choir rehearsal.
Rev. Shehane will hold services
every night next week.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25
SAINT PETERS CHURCH

(Coloredt
Center Street, Between PehrOnis
and Olivia
Mass, 8 a. m.
Solemn Evensong and Benedic-
ton of the Most Blessed Sacra-
ment, z p. m. . is
Church school, 8 a. m.
Sermons at 8 a. m. and z p. m.
Weekday Services
Mass on Tuesday and Thurs
day at z a. m.
Litany and Sermon on Wednes-
day at 1880 p. m.
Confessions: After the Wednes-
day evening service.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
627 William Street

sgt William Street
T.. Richard Evans, Pastor
Sunday school, 9:45 a. m.
Morning worship at IL o'clock.
Sermon subject: "The Power of
Enthusiasm"
Christian Endeavor, z p. m.
Evening worship at 8 o'clock.
Sermon subject: "Life's Fullest
Measure.
Mid-week service, Wednesday
evening at 8 o'clock.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25
PENTECOSIAL MISSION

909 Olivia Street
VIM. Skondeen, Pastor
Sunday morning worship, II
o'clock.
Sunday school for all, $3.50 p.
m.
Sunday night evangelistic serv-
ice 7:15 o'clock.
Tuesday, 7:15 p. m, prayer and
praise service.
Friday, 7:15 p. m, fellowship
meeting.
Saturday, 2:30 p. m, boys and
girls church.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25
NATIONAL. LEAGUE
Today's Horoscope
ssaessssaes~ssssssssssss

Today produces natural good
will and liking fo-. work on its
own account. 1t may carry
heppy disposition. content with its
own lot in life; but is more likely
to be dominated with a strong
love of justice. 1t produces
leader of men, vrhose following
accompanies him through regard
for his sterling qualities.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
CHURCH

(Colored)
Southland Street Between Thomas
and Emma Streets
William Perkins, Pastor
G. Williams, Missionary Leader
Sabbath School Saturday, 10
o'clock.
Church services, IL o'clock in
the morning.
Prayer meeting every WedDes-
day night at 1880 p. m.
Y. P. NJ. V. S. meeting, $50
o'clock p. m.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25
DODGERS TAKE
ANOTHER GAME
FROM GIANTS
CLEVELAND INDIANS DEFEAT
CHISOX AND ADVANCE
LEAD AS WORLD CHAM
PIONS WIN FROM BROWNS

NEW YORK, April 25.-The
Cleveland Indians, with a pair of
home runs, and three costly er-
rors by Chicago, went to victory
over the White Sox by a score of
6 to 2 in their concluding game
of the series. Hal Trosky and
Earl Averill of the Cleveland
club knocked the home runs cred
tied to the victors.
World Champion Detroit Tigers
defeated the st. Louis Browns be-
hind the excellent pitching of
Tommy Bridges.
The Athletics downed the Bos-
ton Red Sox, making it two
straight wins over the Boston out
fit. Cooke of the Boston team
was credited with a homer during
the game.
New York Yankees went to vic
tory over the Washington Sena-
tors as the result of Lefty Gomez
holding the Mats to seven scat
tered hits.
The Brooklyn Dodgers won
their second straight game from
the New York Giants. Van Lingle
Mungo held the New Workers to
eight hits and famed nine men.
As the result of holding the
Pirates to seven safeties, Lonnie
Warneke carried the Chicago
Cuba to victory over the Pitts
burgh Pirates.
The Boston Bees defeated the
Phillies, with Danny Macfay-
den on the mound. Curt Davis
was the losing moundsman.
There was no game scheduled
between the ST. Louis Cardinals
and the Cincinnati Reds.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25
G,o I! l!!!l!!l 15!..1R!{ ainX,''

SYNOPSIS: Iris Ldnnino has
the 0Qv life of her Aunt Pima in
her TeTu. rery modern Neic York
apartment that should she choose,
she could oll0dys return to Persia,
Pa, to Uncle Win and Aunt EllG--
and Morgan Black. And nOt0 she
learns that Morgan Is to marry hdy
Oliver, aud tei0 minutes after the
Information comes to her. Morgan
himself appears to bring her some
music books she had left IN Persia.
They parted as very dear friends;
they meet as sophisticated 0c-
Qu0iHtdnces.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25
CHURCH OF GOD

J. M. Gresham, Pastor
11O6 Olivia Street
Services Sunday morning serv-
ices, IL o'clock.
Sunday school, 3 p. m.
Evangelistic services, 7:15 p.
m. Special singing.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25

Sam B. Pinder and w. P. MOnti-
cino, Teachers
This class meets every Sunday
morning at the Harris School au-
ditorium at 10 O'Clock. Men and
women not connected with any
other Bible Class and regardless
of denominations are invited T.
attend. y.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25
TODAY'S GAMES
AMERICAN LEAGU]

Detroit at Chicago-Rowe Us.
Kennedy.
st. Louis at Cleveland-Knott
VS.. Hildebrand or Hudlin.
Philadelphia at Washington
Turbeville VS.. Appleton.
New York at Boston-Pearson
VS.. Grove.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25
CATHOLIC CHURCH

st. Mary's Star of the Sea
Rev. VIM. Reagan, S. J.,
in charge
Order of services for this
church:
Sunday morning Masses viii be
said at z and $50 o'clock.
Weekday Mass at 2 o'clock.
Evening service at 1880 o'clock,
Sundays and Fridays.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Chicago at Cincinnati-Lee vs.
Schott.
Boston at New York-Benge
vs.. Fitzsimmoas.
Brooklyn at Philadelphia
Brandt VS.. Johnson.
Pittsburgh at St. Louis-Weav.
er VS.. 'Hiilahan.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25

1791-David Hale, New York
City journalist. free-trade advo-
cate. nephew of the Revolutionary
martyr, born at Lisbon. Conn.
Died Jan. 20, 1S49.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25

1S0S-James S. T. Stranahan.
Brooklyn, N. Y, financier, civic
worker and famed citizen. born
at 'PeterborO. n. Y. Died Sept.
8, 1898.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25
Today's
Anniversaries

1599-Oliver Cromwell, Brit
aims famed religious leader, sol
der, and Lord Protector, born.
Died Sept. 3, 1858.
17s7-Justin Edwards, Mass,
congregational clergyman, writer
of tracts, temperance society or
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
327 Elizabeth Street
Sunday school, $50 a. m.
Sunday morning service at II
o'clock.
Wednesday evening service al
8 o'clock.
Reading room in Society build
ing open Fridays only.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25

the regular services On Sunday
Morning worship at II 0'clock
Church school, $50 ,. N BibE
class taught BY pastor
Young peoples service. 6ss5 ,
m.
Evening service. 80 o'clock
Mcknight service. TUESDAY. =;
7:30 o'clock Study Of ire Szn-
day School Lesson
Choir rehearsal. FRIDAY. s p m
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25
FOLLOWING
THROUGH
(By JoVE)


10y JONEl
The Acevedo Stars. will cross
bats with the MOnroes tomorrow
afternoon at 2 p. m. on the. Navy
Ball Field grounds. The Monroes
will use their star pitcher, Salin-
ero, in the box and Izzy Rodriguez
behind the plate. The Stars will
have six Acevedo brothers on the
field.
The SOCIAL League schedule for
next week: Monday, Administra-
ton VS.. Sanitary Department;
Tuesday, Bayview Park VS.. Ad-
ministration; Wednesday, Bay
view Park VS.. Sanitary Depart
ment; Thursday. Sanitary Depart
ment VS.. Administration; Friday,
Administration VS.. Bayview Park.
Games will be called at $3.50 p. m.
IN the future.
William Gates, as we all know,
is playing with Sanford in the
State League. His club lost the
first two games, though no fault
of Bill. They won the next two
contests. Gates singled safely
twice in the first game and han
died eight chances without an er-
ror. In the second contest, he
connected for a single and a
double, and secured three safe
ties in the third and fourth games,
one good for a double. So far he
has improved over his playing of
last year, and it will not surprise
the writer should Gates take
charge of the team before the
Fourth of July.
Mickey Ubieta, at Hollywood,
Fla, is playing with the state
champion diamOndball club. They
have defeated the worlds cham
pions from TOLEDO, o., three
straight games, and took the Stew
art nine into camp. Ludy Acosta
is up there also and probably may
make the team. Mickey is trying
to work him in the club.
Arthur "Ahi All =" Lunn is
pitching for the Tarpons at Fort
Lauderdale and is as good there as
he was here. A league was start
ed this week and probably the
star Key West twirler will "burn
it up"
Cheta Baker and Gopher are
playing with Hindu Bowen on
an Awning Company team
in Miami. The club met
the Coca-Cola nine Thursday
night and Gopher made some
wonderful catches, bringing the
spectators to their feet again and
again. Baker played great game
at SHORT.
1t is expected that club from
the Social Diamondball League
will make a trip to Tavernier and
Homestead next week. The best
in this circuit will be taken on the
trip.
Frank Tynes, Jr., the midget
diamondball pitcher, who has hurl-
ed around here for the Busy Bees,
Lopez Funeral Home and Fire
men teams, was operated on for
appendicitis at Mobile recently
and word reaches us from the hos
pital in which he is confined to the
effect that Frank is resting well
and will be back in Key West
within the next 10 or Is days.
~- a --mR-nvx
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25
METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH. SOUTH


Gel SALVADOR"
Corner Grinnell and Virginia
Streets
Rev. Guillermo Perez, Pastor
(Services in Spanish)
Sunday school, 10 a. m.
Preaching, 8 p. m.
Mothers Club meets Monday.
8 p. m.
Bible study and prayer service,
Wednesday, 8 p. m.
"LA TRINIDAD"
Duval and Angela Streets
Sunday afternoon services by
DR.. DeBarritt.
Friday night services conducted
by Rev. Perez.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25

lC0lOred1
]. B. Lang. Pastor
Naomi Reddick- SuperIu1endent
Mary Moreno. Secretary
Sunday school. $50 an
Sunday service, Il - N
Evening worship, 7 O'clock
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH

]. C.. Gekeler, Pastor
Corner of White and Washington
Streets
Sunday school meets at &c q.
m. Oscar Norman, superintendent.
Morning worship at IL o'clock
Evening worship al 8 O'Clock.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25
BETHEL A. M. Z. CHURCH

BETHEL A. M. L. CHURCH
(Coloredl
Rev. C. Wesley Mayes, Pastor
Corner Division and Thomas Sta
Sunday school, $50 a. m
Preaching, IL a. m.
Junior A. c. E. League meet
at $50 p. m.
Senior A. C. E. League meeti
at 6:15 p. m.
Evening service, 8 p. m.
Weekly Services
Tuesday, 1880 p. m, Class.
Friday, 1880 p. m, choir re-
hearsal.
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
(Coloredl
Rev. Alfred DeBarritt, Pastor
TIT Simcnton Street
Rev. DeBarrit, who returned 70
the city last evening, will conduct
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ganizer, born at Westhampton,
Mass. Died July %. 1853.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25

Batteries Davis, Jorgens and
Grace; Macfaylen and Lopez.
Cincinnati and st. Louis, not
scheduled.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25

The Acevedo Stars. will cross
bats with the Monroes tomorrow
afternoon at 2 p. m. on the. Navy
Ball Field grounds. The Monroes
will use their star pitcher, Salin-
ero, in the box and Icy Rodriguez
behind the plate. The Stars will
have six Acevedo brothers on the
field.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25

1t is expected that a club from
the Social Diamondball League
will make a trip to Tavernier and
Homestead next week. The best
in this circuit will be taken on the
trip.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-04-25

Arthur "Ah, All Lunn is
pitching for the Tarpons at Fort
Lauderdale and is as good there as
he was here. A league was start
ed this week and probably the
star Key West twirler will "burn
it up
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-23
NO LETTERS TO SANTA
CLAUS TO BE PUBLISHED

The Democrat" has discontinued
the publication of letters to Santa
Claus, written by the kiddies of
the community. Some individuals
of higher intellect than the COM
mon run of humanity, saw in the
custom, an opportunity to sparkle
with wit and wisdom, and composed
letters to Santa and signed the
names of adults, after describing
these as deserving tots.
: The Democrat, owing to dull
comprehension, couldn't see the
humOr of thfse communications,
nor could it see any way of halt
ing them except by ceasing to pub
lish those from bona fide and be-
lieving children. We want to as
sure the little folks, however, that
Santa knows all their wishes, and
they may look for a generous sup
ply of Christmas cheer.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-23
DATE FOR DECIDING WIN
NERS OF ELECTRIFICATION

Residents of POcOmOke City are
hereby notified that on Wednesday
evening of next week, December
30, committee will cover the city
in the matter of deciding who is
entitled to the two prizes offered
for the best display of electric
lighting.
,!ghis is a contest similar to that
aged last year. The first prize
STen Dollars; the second, Five
Dollars. This event is sponsored
by the Democrat" but no one
connected with this paper will take
part in deciding the winners. Last
year, first prize was won by Mr..
Clinton X. Duncan; the second, by
Mr.. Norris Young. If decorating
is contemplated by any one, just
little additional effort, may land
one of the prizes. Remember the
date: Wednesday evening, Deem
Der 80.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-23
MRS. HOBLITZELL
PASSED AWAY ON
WE'D. MORNING N
Deceased Daughter OF The Late
Samuel NJ. COstOn And
Josephine Robinson
FUNERAL SERVICES ON
SATURDAY NEXT 2:3O P. M.

Mrs. Florence Coston HoblitzeIl,
wife of William A. Hoblitzell, this
city, retired government official,
died here last night, after an illness
extending over period of some years.
The deceased was the daughter of
the late Samuel M. Coston and Mrs.
Josephine Robinson, and was born in
Somerset County, January 6, 1866,
but had lived most of her life in Po-
comoke.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Hoblit-
zell is survived by two brothers: Wood
land r. Coston, of Philadelphia and
Maurice w. Coston of Pocomoke City.
Also by a sister, Mrs. Sarah White,
of Germantown, Pa.
Funeral services will be held in the
M. P. Church on Saturday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. E.
L. Bunce, former pastor of the de-
ceased, assisted by Rev. G. j. Hooker,
pastor of Bethany M. P. Church. In
terment in the cemetery of the M. p.
Church.
Mrs. Hoblitzell was one of POGO
moke's most estimable people. A
member of an old and we'll known
family, she represented a past gen.
Grafton, but retained her interest in
all present day activities. She was
a devoted member of the M. P. Church
and seldom lost an opportunity to sup
port it both by contribution and faith
full attendance. She will be missed in
the community.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-23
CHRISTMAS TREE NOW
ERECTED ON MARKET

The Committee in charge of the
Community Christmas Tree in POGO
moke headed by Rev. John w. Wooten
has had erected on the vacant lot
on the south side of Market Street a
beautiful tree. Rev. Mr.. Wootten has
been most active in obtaining contri-
buttons and the program as arranged
will be carried out.
The report sent in last week con-
tanned the name of Rev. John Ditto
as chairman of the committee select
ed by the Woman's Club. This, how
ever, was a mistake as the Rev. Mr..
Wootten was chairman of the commit
tee.
Carols will be sung around the tree
Christmas eve starting promptly at
1890 and the children of the commun-
ity will not be forgotten.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-23
~
from the
Democrats Pen
from the

Well, Sir, Old Kris, alias Santa
Claus, alias Daddy and Nanny, is
due once more this week, as the cycle
of days brings the dawning of Decem-
Der 25. Before another issue IF the
Democrat, the last "Chirping" of
this column will have died away, and
a new year will have appeared above
the horizon of history.
When / look back, I just feel like
putting black mark opposite this
column as pure waste of time. You
know, 1 have often said, and I want
to repeat, that a failure to produce
in an attempt to be funny, is a lament
able exhibition of oneself, and know
I have made many such appearances
in the last IL months.
Well, I've a brave spirit. I'm go
ing to continue the bluff for another
year, if so be am permitted to live
this material life. I don't know just
how many friends I'll lose or how
many enemies I'll make. Only recent
", I had a victim of this column to
say to me that he had made up his
mind never to have anything more to
do with me, after what wrote about
him in this column; but I looked so
pitifully scared the first time saw
him after the "write-up", that he had
to smile rather than scowl.
But some of 'em don't smile; they
scowl all right, and in the next issue
I had to "eat crow" so to speak. You
can just depend on me to wiggle out
of jam whenever can find loop
hole. "Discretion is the better part
of valor;" "He who fight and runs
away, lives to fight another day." etc.,
there may be other passages which
explain the situation, but I just can't
recall 'em.
How-some-ever, don't want any
body to think for an instant that ]
mean anything that goes into this col
umn-wait minute, that isn't exactly
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-23
CAN Be
MADE FOR DANCE

Those wishing to attend the
Christmas Dance to be held in the
Armory Christmas night still have
time to make reservations. The COM
mittee in charge of arrangements is
prepared to take care of large crowd
and Accommodations will be made for
all.
Mr.. Frank Pinkerton and his orches-
ira, of Philadelphia, will furnish mu-
sic.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-23
MIR. AND MRS. AYDELOTTE
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Aydelotte
will hold "Open House" Tuesday
December Goth, at which time they
will be at home to all of their friends.
The occasion celebrates the fiftieth
wedding anniversary of this couple
who have been residents of Pocomoke
for many years. No invitations will
be issued other than the announcement
in the press.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-23
MWORSHIPPEDH|MA NDM
Christmas

Once the Christmas
making 1t does that the
Christian festival loses its influence hearts minds
Nearly thousand during the reign of Augustus
there born Jesus Christ the Prince of Around
promised Messiah there the
Church Catholic Church knouUn
Church. by the Holy Church. Holy
sal Church.
Efforts of Pagonm to stamp out the religion failed The
Christians faced unfncng the rack blazing the d
ed to bring them recantoon Of their
iany despite the destroys
the
into the faith that bego and the fell
.veg bequeatg postery accepted
Son Whose birth uUec celebrate today.
And the go BY Christmas arrDs uOith joyful acclaim
There the extation that finds song
gdtgUng and alas! dissipation that BELTS the
real character of the
IS true the angels joyful
Child IS BORN a gDen expression of
natural thinks of the humanity
frame of mind
But the often brings What called
the real import of the YuLetde Indugences
the Birth of SaUOr evidence; they merely
of holiday and lack relation great
mas idea.
not Ud erenading but sacred prostitution of the
real seasons but and for the good things
this Christian
Evening star., 1936-03-23

Dinner, Washington Medical and
Surgical Society, University Club,
7:30 pm.
Evening star., 1936-03-23
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

TODAY.
Ball, Maryland State Society, May
flower Hotel, pm.
Evening star., 1936-03-23
Senate Press Gallery Chief
Vas Once o. 5Br00m EditOr'
William Collins Marks
27th Anniversary as
Capitol EmpIoye.
Only Three Present
Senators Were There
When He Took Job.
BY JOHN JAY DAILY.

BY JOHN JAY DAILY.
TROM broom editor" of the old
- New York World bureau here
| to superintendent Of the Senate
L press gallery Is the route trav-
eled by William Collins, who yesterday
celebrated his 9th anniversary as a
Capitol employe.
Only three of the present member
ship of the Senate were Grating there
when Collins joined the staff. They
are: Senator william Edgar Borah
of Idaho Senator Duncan u. Fletcher
of Florida and Senator Ellison D.
Smith of South Carolina.
Bill Collins went to the Senate press
room, handing out handouts for the
Payne -Aldrich tariff act, in March,
1909. The three Senators who pre-
ceded him had been there only a short
time before. Borah was elected in
1907, the dean of the present roster.
Fletcher and Smith came to the
Senate in 1908.
Twas on March ~, 1908 that Bill
Collins laid down the broom in the old
Washington Bureau of the New York
World-an Office then presided over
by Sam Blythe, one of the real old
timers of Journalism.
AS Bill Collins looks back on that
period he recalls how he chased copy"
for some of the finest newspapermen
in the business. He has known them
all, too, since the halcyon days of
journalism: "Marse Henry" Watterson,
John P. Miller, John R. Mclean, Theo-
dore Noyes, Walter F. Abel. Richard
Oulahan, o. K. Davis, and men OF
that calibre. Collins knew them all
and they all knew Collins.
AS a boy, Bill Collins had liking
for newspapermen, and the newspaper
business. So, he got job chasing
copy from the Washington Bureaus
to the telegraph Offices. Then, by dint
of perseverance, he was made broom
editor" of the old World.
Never heard of a broom editor?' "
he asked. There were only few Of
lis, at that. Good broom editors, the
boys who swept the offices. were hard
10 get. They were born, like poets,
not made. 1 was probably the best
broom editor in the business. Sam
Blythe said so. That's why resigned
and went to work for the Senate.
Since was the best broom editor In
the United States I thought it time to
conquer other fields. Ed Halsey-noW
Col. Edwin Halsey, secretary Of the
Evening star., 1936-03-23

Meeting, Ladies' Auxiliary, District