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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-02-17
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RECENT VISITOR
WRITES ABOUT KEY
VESTS BALMY DAYS

Writing from Chicago to
the WPA housing division H.
F. McLaury, advertising agent
for the Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy Railroad who re-
Gently left Key West after a
delightful vacation with his
family at the Casa Marina,
tells of the chilly weather in
Chicago compared to the
balmy days here.
Ice and snow on every hand,
his letter shows, and the be-
lief that Key West is a great
place for mentioning in the
winter is expressed in no un-
certain terms.
Mrs. McLaary, their baby
and nursemaid, who accom-
panied Mr.. McLaury on his
arrival, remained in Key West
for a longer stay in this de-
lightful climate.
Mrs. Sallie F. Saunders, of
Loft House, Nassau, N. p,
writes the division accepting
terms and arrangements for
apartments and will arrive
about February %.
Mrs. Saunders will be ac-
comPanied by her son, her
letter shows, who will attend
one of the schools during
their stay of at least three
months.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-02-17
ROGER WATKINS
RETURNS HERE
ATTACHE OF COMPTROL.
LER'S OFFICE TO HANDLE
BUSINESS MATTERS

Roger Watkins attache of
Comptroller ]. NJ. Lees office in
Tallahassee, was an arrival this
morning from Tampa on the
Steamship Cuba, and will be here
for an extended business visit.
Mr.. Watkins is here in con-
nection with the various types of
taxes collectible by the state, and
will during his stay interview
many merchants and other bust
ness men on matters coming un-
der the jurisdiction of the comp
trOller's office.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-02-17
MEMBER OF CCC
CAMP TELLSOF
MANY ACTIVITIES
THE CITIZEN is IN RECEIPT
OF LETTER FROM ARTHUR
ESPINOLA WHICH is PUB
LISHED HEREWITH

Arthur Espinola, member OF
the COG camp at Alexandria, La,
who some time ago wrote a let
ter to The Citizen describing
camp activities, again writes in
terestingly of changes in the camp
personnel and exciting events
coming under his observation.
The letter follows:
"The present one serves to in
form you that we have been trans
ferred, that is part of the boys,
from Camp L-56, to Camp F-3,
Alexandria, La. Two of our
boys, Albert Rodriguez and Bert
Saunders, went to Co. 4418 Lees
vile, La. Vincent Gallo, Leo
Gonzalez and yours truly, are
here in Camp Packard. The Camp
is fifteen miles from the town
proper. We sure hated to leave
the old Levee Camp, but orders
are orders, and one must obey
them when they come from the
proper authority.
"This Camp is situated on a
series Of hills which make the
Camp look like a little village in
Switzerland, or like a pioneer set
Element of the eighteenth cen
fury. A beautiful panorama is
formed from the contrast of the
red sandy hills, the pine trees,
and the green buildings. This sec
ton of the state is decidedly
billy, an it is also thickly forest
ed. Reforestration and fire
fighting is the only work done
here.
Speaking of fires, 1 might
say that we have had only one so
far and may it be the last. for
it's a terrible sight to behold. It's
just like a tornado out of hell,
sweeping all that it finds in its
path, and casting destruction on
our much-needed timber. After
the fire everything is in a state
of stiffness that is agonizing, as if
the wiSd and all other elements
are waiting for some pending dis
aster.
"The Key West boys are highly
esteemed here. and are consider.
ed the best liars in the company
This reputation comes from ouI
talking about the many beautiful
things we have in our hometown
and they think we are exagger-
ating a little too much. Our big
gest yarn, considered rather Lii
putan, is the one shout Key West
crawfish growing about twenty
inches and weighing two or three
pounds. The crawfish caught
here are lobster-like with small
claws and they grow to about
eleven inches. They are caught
in bar-p;ts and in bitches. Fishing
in the lakes and ponds is very
good sport. but if it wasn't for
the fact that one sometimes stays
all day without getting so much
as a single bite, it would be more
entertaining.
'Now to the main subject. AS
we are now in another camp. we
would like to have the paper
sent here to our new address.
Again thanking you for your CO.
operation, and trusting that you
will keep on forwarding us the
paper"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-02-17
AMATEUR PROGRAM
AT PARK TONIGHT

Arrangements have been made
for Amateur Night at Bayview
Park this evening, beginning at
1880 o'clock.
An excellent program has been
prepared, and an enjoyable eve
ning's entertainment is promised
all who attend.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-02-17
ERNEST MERE
DIED ON BOARD
STEAMER CUBA
sUccUMBED WHILE ENRoUTE
TO KEY WEST; BODY WILL
BE PREPARED FOR SHIP
MENT TO TARPoN SPRINGS

Ernest MereS, Sc. died in his
staterOOm on board the Steamship
Cuba this morning NJ an early
hour He was bound 70 Key West
for a visit with his son-in-law and
daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Glen c
Price, and on business connected
with the sponge industry. . which
he had devoted the greater part
Of his life.
The body VIII be prepared by
the Lopez Funeral Home 70 be
sent tomorrow 10 Tarpon Springs
for funeral services and interment-
Mrs Price and son. Waiter, VIII
accompany the body. Mr.. Price
will leave over the highway ID
morrow morning
Mr. Meres occupied the state
room on the Cuba with Roger
Watkins, also bound 70 Key West.
Mr.. Watkins told The Citizen tins
morning and Mr.. Meres had talked
over has visit TO Key West. saying
that he was always interested IN
this city and had some matters Of
interest TO the city 70 discuss with
VIM. r. Porter and Norberg
Thompson
1t was apparent, Mr- Watkins
said. that he had some plan for
business in Key West with refer
ence especially 70 the sponge bust
ness and cigar manufacturers
What these ideas OF plans were
viii never be known
This morning. Mr. Watkins
awakened and Mr. Merss appar-
entity was sleeping comfortably.
with one hand ND 70 his mouth
He intended calling him when the
summons fou breakfast wzs heard.
then decided 70 wait q Ettle
longer
When the loud WHISTLE of the
ship mas snunded zaa - ezbin
COMPANION showed no Signs Of
awakening he decided q cal hinl-
Twice he called ms name and re-
ceived no response he thea
shook him and immediately realiz-
ed that Mr.. Meres had passed On
The sad information was con
veyed to Purser Szm Stevens.
who Immediately got IN touch With
county authorities and the Lopez
Funeral Home The sherifFs office
was also advised and Chef Dep
uty Bernard Waite and Prank o
Roberts, coroner ex-officio. were
also summoned
Mr.. Roberts decided 1hat "
would be best % have an autopsy
held after which he would decide
IL n c0r0ner's jury would BE sun
moned-
The body was taken N the
Lopez Funeral Hone ambulance
to the pariors where Dr. Wn r
Warren performed Al autopsy and
found that death enzued from \
dilatsd heart.
Mr. Meres was enc q the first
buyers and shippers q spongs On
an extensive scale IN Fiaridn. he
WINS interested in every<hfnw con-
nected with the business. had an
extensive buying and packing busi-
ness IN Tarpon SprInes and Was
executive head Of ire Sehroeoer
and Tremains buying and parkinE
plant IN Key Wet
Survivors are ms widow. n0w IN
Tarpon Springs: to daughter
Mrs H NJ Sanev. Of ChzrieEcoa-
s. C. and Mrs. Cen e Price. q
Key West There are 4hso oEher
wmNwkew
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-02-17
GOVERNMENT Wins
VICTORYM TVAACT
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, Feb.
1.-THE government won
a major victory in the
Supreme Court today
when eight justices held
IVA could dispose of sur
plus power manufactured
at Wilson Dam at Muscle
Shoals.
The decision was eight
to one in which Justice
McReynolds dissented.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-02-17
LIKES BEER AT log

NOTTINGHAM Eng. - Will
liam Walker of this city, aged
LOG. complained to the police that
he had been deprived of his daily
beer.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-02-17

A recent statement indicated
that private enterprise is now ac-
tually reaching part of the group
for which public housing subsi-
dies were considered necessary.
Under existing regulations, the
FLA encourages private building
by insuring mortgages at rel
atively low rates of interest for
up to twenty years. Mr.. Me-
Donald says that the average ex-
Continued on Page Four)
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-02-17
\1~CS LOCKING
- }a1 -
Tsp!pER WILMINGTON

To ADJOURN MAY 1st?
SEEKING AMERICAN UNITY
NO TAX ON ADVERTISING
MONEY FOR FARMERS
NAVAL AGREEMENT
PITTMAN ON JAPAN
NEW HOUSING PLAN
GREEN FOR AMENDMENT
TO PROTECT INDEPENDENTS
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-02-17

President Roosevelt has taken
up with all American Republics
the possibility of organizing peace
machinery for the Western Hem
isphere with the idea of carrying
out the policy of the good neigh
bor." The idea is to provide meth
DDS of settling disputes by peace
full means and possibly to re-de-
fine the Monroe Doctrine in a
way agreeable to the other ma
tions and thereby to secure multi
lateral endorsement. That the IA
nous doctrine will be the subject
of discussion is certain even if
Washington wishes to avoid it.
Possibly the new doctrine will in
clude general responsibility of all
Western nations for a warning to
the rest of the world to keep their
hands off.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-02-17

An effort to find constitution
al method of permitting the Fed
eral Government to advance funds
to local governments for slum
clearance and low-cost housing
has been responsible for delay in
the introduction of the public
housing bill. Senator Wagner, of
New York. had already prepared
an "airtight" measure but when
the AAA decision was handed
down. changes became necessary.
App arently, the Administration
has no present idea of entering
upon any vast public housing pro-
gram. In fact, Steward Nc
Donald, Federal Housing Admin
istrator, believes that mortgage
insurance not only can. but has,
made available low priced, pri-
Vately financed housing to per-
sons in the $1,000 to $4,000 in
come group.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-02-17
By HUGO SIMS
The Citizens Special Washington
Correspondent

AAG 9RCSA6A w - =,
Correspondent
Last week congressional leaders
virtually abandoned all efforts to
pass a permanent neutrality meas
ure and thus took a step toward
securing an early adjournment.
A brief "must" list included new
farm aid legislation, a tax bill to
raise s50O,0OO,OOO for the farm
program, an appropriation for
work relief and the regular de-
partmental supply bills. Other
legislation may be called for as a
result of future decisions of the
Supreme Court and while this
may prolong the session, some
leaders have tentatively set May
LIST as the approximate end of the
session.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-02-17

States of its big cruiser policy
which the Navy Department has
insisted upon in the face of for
eign opposition since the end OF
the Washington Naval Conference
fourteen years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-02-17

On the Army's side of the pre-
paredness record, it should be
noted that Congress took up last
week the War Department supply
bill carrying $374,981,521 for mil
itary activities, an increase of
$23, oO3,501 over the present fiscal
year. The House bill provides for
10000 enlisted men in the Army,
or $4,000 less than the total APP
proved last year. National Guards
will be increased 5000 to a total
of 100000 officers and men.
Funds were allowed for sos new
combat airplanes.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-02-17

The existing 1O,OOO-ton cruisers
will not be scrapped and may be
replaced by others of the same
size when they become average.
At present, the United States and
Great Britain have nineteen Glass
A cruisers, with guns of more
than 6.1 inches, fourteen for ia
pan, eleven for Italy and ten for
France. In smaller cruisers
Great Britain, with AZ. leads the
parade, followed by Japan with
26, the United States and Italy
with 10 and France with IA.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-02-17

Senator Key Pittman of Ne
vada, Chairman of the Foreign
Relations Committee, delivered
the first outspoken criticism of
Japan from any government quar-
ter for some time in his recent
speech in the Senate, assailing the
policies of Japan in the Far East.
With the general idea that the
American Navy is not as strong
as the navy the japanese have in
operation in the Far Pacific, the
Senator denounced japanese vio-
lation of treaties, ridiculed her
claim that the japanese policy in
China resembled that of the Uni
ted States in Latin America and
predicted that the Island Empire
was determined to exclude Amer
lea from commerce in Asia. He
was given some support by Sem
ator Lewis, of Illinois, who told
the Senate that this country "has
not one real friend among the ma
tons of the world and then pre-
sented a new idea of Far Eastern
relations by predicting that ia
pan and Russia, instead of fight
ing, would form an alliance, thus
combining a strong navy with a
great army to assert and main
tain their supremacy of the whole
zone from Russia to Siberia, in
volving both China and Japan.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-02-17

In a unanimous opinion, the
United States Supreme Court
abolished the effort of the State
of Louisiana to tax the gross adj
vertising revenue of the larger
newspapers in that state. The
Court held that the law was a
deliberate and calculated device"
to withhold information from the
people of Louisiana and that its
plain purpose was to penalize a
selected group of newspapers.
Holding that newspapers, maya
zines and other journals shed light
on the public and business affairs
of the nation and that any sup
preston or abridgement of such
publicity cannot be regarded 9TH
erwise than with grave concern,
the Court lost little time in throw
ing out the tax imposed which
affected only thirteen newspapers
published in the larger centers of
Louisiana.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-02-17

Secretary Hull refrained from
any statement except to say that
the Pittman speech had been made
without consultation with him.
Other officials seemed to have
some concern but Hirosi Saito,
Japanese Ambassador took no of
ficial notice of the utterances, de-
claring he would not send reports
on them to Tokyo. He insisted
that Japan had no intention of
closing the door of China to any
one and maintained that war be-.
tween the United States and ia
pan was unthinkable.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-02-17

Last week it seemed probable
that the Administration, in fl
nancing the stop-gap farm relief
program, would use a schedule of
excuses covering a broadened list
of agricultural commodities. In
addition to wheat. cotton, tobacco,
rice and hogs, subject to process
ing taxes heretofore, similar taxes
were being considered on beef,
corn, rye, oats and hops. More
over, compensatory levies on
products competitive with those
to be taxed were being studied.
The idea seems to be to widen
the base of the taxes so that the
levies will not be as high as the
invalidated processing taxes.
Last week the United States,
Great Britain, France and Italy
agreed not to build any cruisers
over 5000 tons in size or mount
ing heavier guns than 6.1 inches
in ealibre for a period of five
years. with the success of the
pact depending on whether ia
pan and Germany are willing to
accept its rules. This means a
waiver on the part of the United
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-02-17

Key West, Florida, has the
most equable climate in the
country; with an average
range of only Ia Fahrenheit
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-02-17

Associated Press Day Wire
Service.
For Sc Years Devoted to the
Best Interests of Key West
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-06-22
ASSOCIATED PRESS AND CENTRAL PRESS
HOEY RALLY WILL
DRAW BIC CROWD
Candidate for Governor To
Be Here for Address
Wednesday Evening

Supporters of Clyde r. Hoey for
the Democratic nomination for COVER
nor in the run-off primary Of Satur-
day, July 4, are planning rousing
rally for their candidate when he
speaks here Wednesday evening of
this week A. A. Bum, campaign
manager in this county for Mr.. Hoey
has announced that the meeting will
be held in the auditorium of the new
Henderson high school at 8 o'clock
Wednesday evening.
Plans have been talked to make it
rally occasion for Hoey supporters
in this section of the State, and it is
expected there will be many of them
on hand from the surrounding coun-
ties as we'll as from Henderson and
in Vance county.
No definite statement has been
made as yet as to who will introduce
the speaker.
Mr.. Hoey did not come here during
his campaign prior to the first pri-
mary of June 6, his engagements car
rying him to other sections. The
speech here will be one of a COM
paratively few he will make before
the run-off election of July 4.
In the first primary, Vance county
gave a plurality to DR.. Ralph W. Nc
Donald, with A. H. Graham as run
ner-up. Mr.. Hoey was third man.
Many Graham supporters here, how
ever, have flocked to the Hoey ban
ner for the run-off election, and a de-
termined effort is being made to carry
the county for him.
Friends of DR.. Mcdonald are not
inactive in the city and county, and
they are planning to work as hard
as they can to see that he retains the
big vote he received here in the first
primary.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-06-22
Lawyers Of
3rd District
Gather Here
Justice SChenCk OF
Supreme Court TO
Address Meeting
Here Wednesday

LAWYERS Of the third judicial dis
trict Will hold their annual district
convention in Henderson Wednesday
afternoon this week at the West End
Country Club, and the chief feature of
the occasion will be an address by
Associate Justice Michael Schenck of
the State Supreme Court.
A number of distinguished juristS
Of the State have been invited for
the occasion, including all members
of the Supreme Court, Judge r. Hunt
Parker, of this judicial district, and
others
j. b. Davenport, of Windsor, is pres
ident Of the district association, and
will preside at the meeting. r. G.
Kittrell, of Henderson, is a member
of the executive committee from
Vance county, and B. II. Perry is
counselor for the district. Mr.. Perry
is pre- Sident of the Henderson bar,
which will be hest to the visitors at
dinner at the country club at one
O'clock, and b. p. Wyche is secretary
of the local bar.
The district association was organ
lied several years age, and this is the
third annual meeting. Henderson at
torncys plan to give the visitors
treat in the way of entertainment and
program. In addition to the address
by Judge Schenck, there will be seve-
raj musical numbers, featuring vocal
solos by Miss Martha Everett and
Miss Frances Harrison.
Following the dinner and the ad
dress and program, the guests will
have the opportunity of engaging in
golf matches on the course at the
West End Country Club.
Included in the brief business SEES
sion that will be held will be the cleo
ton Of officers for the coming year.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-06-22
MANY DRINKS UP
BEFORE THE MAYOR
Mayor Irvine B. Watkins
Passes Out Sentences to
Defendants

Charges of drunkenness predomi-
mated todays session TO Municipal
court before Mayor Irvine B. Wat
kinS.
Henry Knight and Ed Knight plead
ed guilty to being drunk, and were
fined SIS and costs each.
]. C. Hobgood was fined SIS and
costs for giving a worthless check to
Carolina Shoe Repair, and was re-
quired to make the check good.
Algie Henley paid SIS fine and costs
Of court for being drunk.
Pete Bobbitt was convicted of be-
ing disorderly and resisting an Of
ficer, and he was fined $40 and costs.
George Williams, Negro, was taxed
with the costs and required to pay a
fine of SIS and costs for being drunk.
w. G.. Clark was fined SIS and costs
for being drunk.
c. D. Poythress was convicted of
being drunk, and was fined SIS and
costs.
Simon Harris, Negro, drew a fine of
S. and costs of court for being drunk.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-06-22
Longest Summer
Day Experienced
Sunday, June p

Summer began officially and for
mally, according to the calendar
makers, on yesterday, Sunday, June
p, though most people have been
aware of the arrival of genuine sum-
mer weather for some days before
hat.
Tho day was also the longest in the
calendar, according to the astrono-
mists, although several days before
and after June 81 vary only a matter
of minute or very few minutes one
way or the other. Officially, and ac-
cording to calendar references, the
run rose Sunday at 452 a. M, and
set at I'll, thus giving ii hours and
10 minutes of sunlight And the sun
shined brightly most of that time
Sunday. Last night was the shortest
night Of the year.
From this time on the days will
gradually become shorter and short
or until December %, the shortest day
and longest night of the year On Sep
TENDER %, known as the autunnal
equinox, the days and nights are
equal in length.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-06-22
Merchants Might
Take Holiday For
Fourth on Monday

Business concerns of Henderson
may take their Fourth of July holi-
day on Monday this year instead OF
on Saturday, the day on which In
dependence Day falls, according to in
formal talk that is being heard in the
city. SO far as has been learned, no
formal agreement has been reached
as to the day to be observed, but bus
mess people are hesitant at giving up
a Saturday trade day. The Fourth or
dinarily is one of the most general
and complete holidays to be observed
in this city, the cessation Of secular
activities probably being the most
widespread of any day Of the year ex-
cept Christmas day.
Some decision is expected to be
reached this week as to the manner
of observing the Fourth next month
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-06-22
CONVICT NEGRO OF
DRUNKEN DRIVING
other Cases Heard at To.
days Session Of Re-
corder's Couri

Willie Allgood, Negro. wa.
ed of drunken driving .odsv eGnVlct-
corder's court before Reccro;SS n re-
Clements, and was given 60 a. H. E.
the roads, commitment not t lays on
upon payment Of a fine of a. :. ISSUE
costs and not drive an amt. 9'O and
the state for II months Ho ', ,, in
guilty of driving without l.. vas also
tors license. 90 opera
w. r. Deaton was coo,
reckless driving, and PRAYER t fon Of
ment was continued unon III Judg,
bond of 5000 to appear Satnr gdoS.ing
81, 1886, to show that he ba. June
fled H. E. Ransom for daroaoo. Sails
to his automobile. - d0ne
Tipo Bullock, Negro was .n
the roads for 80 days for being T dr,1 to
Garland Cox, was guilty 4uak
support, and was sent to tho roo, aoa-
six months, commitment not to uS lr
if he pays into the office Of tbo %ue
of court SIS week for bis cb;la 'ielk
posts a bond of $10O for his oa. ana
ance. He was also taxed with tbo 'anp'
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-06-22
ARLISS COMING TO
TOWN AS "RICHELIEU'

Cardinal Pichelieu," George Arliss'
latest starring vehicle for Daryl Fan
uck's Goth Century Pictures, which
comes v the Vance Theatre for two
days, Thursday and Friday, marks the
distinguished stars sixth great histo-
rical screen characterization. With
this portrayal the red-robed prelate
who stood behind the throne of Louis
XIII of France takes his place beside
Disraeli, Alexander Hamilton, Vol
taire, Nathan Rothschild and the
Duke of Wellington.
In this most recent and most pre-
tcntious effort, Arliss has the support
of Maureen O'Sullivan, Edward Arm
old, Francis Lester, Douglas Dunn
brillc, Cesar Romero, Violet Cooper
Kathryn Alexander, Lumsden Hare
and Halliwell Hobbies.