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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22
RAILROADS POINT
TO EVILS OF TAX
Cite Threat to Workers
Jobs Under Retire.
ment Act.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press,
A parade of railroad executives took
the witness stand in District Supreme
Court today to predict serious effects
on their lines financial condition II the
railroad retirement law and 81 per
cent railroad excise tax becomes Ell
fective.
Jobs of some rail workers would be
endangered If the tax were paid, they
said, because such charge would re-
quire curtailment of their building and
maintenance programs.
The rail leaders told Justice Jen-
nings Bailey. too. that the tax burden
would prevent them from carrying out
equipment programs necessary to hold
trade against transportation competi-
ton.
Injunction Is Sought.
In their suit. class railroads are
seeking an injunction to prevent en-
forcement of the retirement act and
the excise tax. The railroads contend
the two laws are unconstitutional.
F. E. Williamson, president OF the
New York Central. testified his line
has a 5000 900 deficit Sc far this year
and. that its share Of the excise tax
would amount to about IS 900, 900 per
annum. .e'
The fiscal condition of the New
York Central Is such, he said, that
the actual maintenance program would
be interfered with to the extent of the
tax.
Charles M. Hay. Government attor-
ney, questioned Williamson on the
effect of the agreement approved by
the roads and labor representatives
Yesterday on labor lay-offs arising
from consultations.
Elimination Is Feared.
Hay suggested that coordination
plans might necessitate elimination OF
some men and that under present
plans the younger men would be
eliminated.
IF this Government retirement
system is in effect, it would retire older
men instead. thus simplifying the CO.
ordination plan. wouldn't it," he
asked
This agreement is simply for
mula which will be applied in the
event of the unification of two or more
terminals Williamson replied. Il
should doubt that railroad employ
ment will drop much lower than it is
now, because of coordination or any
thing else" IN
Hale Holden, chairman of the
board of the Southern Pacific lines,
testified that his system, like all
other railroads, has suffered great
drop in business during the depreN-
sion"
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the constitutionality of P. w. A. loans
for power and irrigation projects. said
they were trying to subpoena MOT
rison to make a deposition about his
dealings with Secretary Ickes,"
p. W. A. administrator.
Il can't say more until the trial
comes up" Burlington said. All we
want to ask him about Is his dealings
with Ickes'
Morrison is resident of San An
tonic.
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Uarn nf I1anka.

Of the late FRANK HENRY CCZzENS
wishes to thank the many friends rela-
lives and members Of, Asbury Churcn
nathy and beautiful floral tributes at
the time OF their bereavement.
MRS. ELIZABETH COzZENS AND FAM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22
MRS. CROUCH DIES
AT HOSPITAL HERE
Long Illness Is Fatal to
Former Member Of Local
Orchestra.

Mrs. Florence Catherine Crouch. 40,
formerly active in music circles here
and at one time member of the old
Washington Civic Symphony Orches-
ira, in which she played the piano, died
early today In Garfield Hospital after
q long illness.
Mrs. Crouch was the wife of George
A. Crouch, assistant zone manager Of
Warner Bros. Theaters In the WASH
ington territory, whom she married 81
years ago. .0.... .~
She came to this city about Is years
ago from Syracuse, N. Y. She was
graduated in music from the Univer-
sity of Syracuse and was widely known
as an accomplished pianist. She had
been active in music circles until her
illness and played for many dancing
school recitals.
The Washington Civic Symphony
Orchestra, of which Mrs. Crouch was
a member, was conducted by the late
Bailey r. Alart and took an active
part in Community Center affairs.
Mrs. Crouch played with the orches-
ira until approximately year and
a half ago
Besides her husband, she is survived
by four daughters, Bernadette Mar
garet. 10; Frances Marie. II; Mary
Catherine. 10, and Doris Anne. g. all
of this city; her mother, Mrs. Rose
Sauber, and two sisters, Mrs. Edith
Mulcahy and Miss Leona Sauber, all
of New York City. and three brothers.
Nate Sauber, Buffalo. N. Y; DR.. Irving
e. Sauber, Los Angeles, Calf, and
Sanford Sauber, New York City.
Funeral services with requiem high
mass will be held at 9 am. Monday
In the Shrine Of the Sacred Heart
Catholic Church, Sixteenth street and
Park road. following brief services at
her late residence. 1907 Quincy street.
Burial will be in Mount Olivet Gene
terry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22
MRS. kEEFE HEARS
DAUGHTER FOUND
District Assessors Office Clerk on
Way to Florida With
Court Order.

Mrs. Margaret A. Keefe. 1870 Adams
street, a clerk in the District asses
sor's Office, was on her way to Tampa.
Fla, today on information her 4
year-old daughter Rita, missing for
is months with her father. Charles
T. Keefe. had been found.
Mrs. Keefe had an order from Dis
trict Supreme Court awarding her
custody of the child, whom she has
not seen since her husband allegedly
took Rita away in January, 1885.
Mrs. Keefe told police her husband
had taken with him $4,000 Of the
family's funds. He was released in
custody of q lawyer in Tampa yes
terday. police here were informed.
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Nav SO. 1924
Her DEVoTED DAUGHTER. MRS. ARA
T.s Pg 9 1h2 AND GRANDSON DaL-
EGOLF. KARL. In loving remembrance of
EGOLF who departed this life two years
ago today. May 20. 1884.
The month Of May assin is here.
Because two years ago today
Our loved one was called away
God knows how much we miss you.
Never shall your memory fade:
Loving thoughts shall always wander
HIS LoviNG WIFE AND DAUGHTER.
LEWIS DANIEL In memo ,y,e OF my be- be-
parted ia shs life one Year ago toda9 May
%. 1885.
The blow was hard, the shock severe,
! little thought death was so near.
But only those who have lost can tel
HIS LOVING DAUGHTER AND SISTER.
MARY AND VIRGINIA.
MYERS, JOSEPH w. In sad but loving re-
msm5Tsnes of my husband 3s1s ny JOSEPH W.
ago today. May 90, 1894.
God saw the roads we're getting hard.
The hills too steep to climb.
anu S'''' DEVo SHS w WIFE Fl Eva EVA. q.
SWAN, JOSEPH NJ. In loving memory Of
my uehI Huspdnu. JOcErH M oWhE
who left me one year ago. May %, 1888.
Nothing but memories as journey on.
Longing for smiles Of loved one gone.
No one knows the depths of my regret.
But remember when others forget
Just when life was sweetest
And he could have lived his best.
The gate of heaven opened
And he entered there to rest.
LOVING WIFE MAMIE
LILLIAN. tribute Of love to the
memory of our beloved ones. EVELYN
WOODFORD. who died fourteen years
AGO. March IS. 1922; SPENCER WOOD
FORD. one wear ago. March %. 1885
ago today. May %. 1927.
1t Is not death to die
To leave this weary road
Amidst the brotherhood on high.
To be at home with God
THE FAMILY AND DEVOTED FRIEND
BERTHE
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said he believed a resolution In favor
OF a merger would be presented on
the convention floor.
Levy pointed out that fusion of
the Disciples and Northern Baptists
could not be effected until after the
Disciples convention. regardless Of
what action might be taken here.
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Borah

Continued From First Page)
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MORRISON SOUGHT
FOR QUIZ ON P.W.A.
Power Group Asks His Testimony
in Suit to Prevent Texas
Projects.

By the Associated Press.
A representative Of seven Texas
power companies said today they
were trying to locate r. w. Morrison,
who resigned yesterday as a Federal
Reserve Board member, for question
ing about the RELATIONSHIP? between the
Public Works Administration and the
Lower Colorado River Authority in
Texas.
John p. Burlington, an attorney for
the Texas utilities in their attack on
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1n Mrntnriattt.
CLARKE. ROsANNA c.

CLARKE. ROSANNA c. Sacred to the
memory Of our dear mother and grand
mother. ROSANNA c. CLARKE. who de-
parted this life twelve years ago today.
HER Devoted DAUGHTER. MRS. ARA
Las FRY
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not the flag Of Jehovah God and
Christ Jesus 1t is the emblem of the
power that rules the Nation and no
one can truthfully say that God and
Christ Jesus rule government where
crime Is rampant"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-05-22
ZONTA CLUB FETE
Group to Present Festival to
Furnish Y. W. c. A. Room

Furnish 7. W. c. A. Room
Funds for furnishing the Zonta Club
room in the new Y. w. c. A. Building
adjoining headquarters at Seventeenth
and x streets, will be sought through
the dinner and festival to be held to-
morrow night at the Dodge Hotel, I'M
der the auspices Of the zonta Club OF
Washington.
Entertainment will include dancing
by group from the Marjorie Webster
School and music by Miss Nina Nor
man and Robert Davidson, as well as
the Mexican girls" A grab bag and
auction also will be provided.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11
ELECTRICAL PROGRESS

Significant evidence of progress is
seen in the new ideas and improved equip
ment which have been applied to power
stations, whereby the cost of generating
electricity by steam plants has been
brought below four mills per killowatt
hour in some instances, with even greater
economies promised for the near future.
This increased efficiency of steam
plants will have a most important bear
ing upon the future value of waterpower
projects, because only those power dams
which are most advantageously located
will be able to produce electricity at
cost less than that of generation by steam.
A survey by the National Industrial
Conference Board some months ago show
ed that the use of electrical power in
manufacturing has trebled during the last
ten years and now totals more than &c mil
lion horsepower, or 70 per cent of all the
power used.
What the total electrical output will
be in another ten years must be left large
ly to the imagination. Identification of
farms and railroads is in its infancy, but is
going forward rapidly New electrical APP
pliances for every conceivable means of
utility, comfort and entertainment are be-
ing developed with amazing rapidity.
In fact, we are just beginning to get
some slight idea of what electricity will
mean to civilization of the future.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11
ARMISTICE DAY AGAIN

Armlstice Day is set apart to COM
memorate the end of the World War in
which millions of American soldiers and
sailors participated
Similar anniversaries, in many coun.
tries, are the occasion for displays of mill
tary power and are seized upon by politi-
cal leaders who speak to their people in in
flammatory language and attempt to fan
the fires of patriotism by lauding the vic
tory of the past.
1t is striking that in this country the
day is generally regarded as sacred to the
memory of the men and women who lost
their lives in the service of their country.
The custom reflects the Inherent love of
the people of this nation for peace and
their dislike for war;
Such an attitude is not altogether I'M
derstood in militaristic countries, where it
is thought that the Americans will not
fight. Our participation in the World War
should have dissipated this belief, but it is
undoubtedly prevalent in the minds of
present-day dictators. Undoubtedly, they
are right so far as the quarrels of other
nations are concerned, although many
Americans fear that this country will not
be able to escape another general war.
The fact that the United States is pur-
suing policy of preparedness and in
creasing its military, naval and aerial
forces, serves notice upon the rest of the
world that there are things for which the
United States will exert its strength. To
this extent, our expenditures for arma-
ments tend to preserve our peace in full
status and, if this is true, are justifiable
as insurance against war.
In his talk before the Key West High
School, Major MacMullen stressed this
thought by pointing out that the most eff
ficient form of Pacifism is that which is
based upon an adequate defense.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11
JOIN THE RED CROSS

Once again the American people are
called upon to renew their membership in
a most worthwhile organization-the Am
erican Red Cross.
Anyone familiar with the work UNI
dertaken by this agency of mercy, upon
the occasion of disaster, should be glad to
contribute at least 81, the minimum dues
for annual membership.
We hope the people of this county
will not fail to support the American Red
Cross and make it available to serve I'M
fortunate people in times of suffering and
DEATH
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11

year, when Government Crop Restric.
tionists succeeded in obtaining the full
cooperation Of a nationwide drought
to wipe out the mischievous farm
surpluses. =
Yet no one seems to learn anything
from experience. These same men are
now enthusiastic supporters Of new
scheme. called crop insurance. Farm.
ers are to be protected. not only
against losses from crop shortages. but
against low prices resulting from
several years of good weather" OBJ
viously, If the Federal Government
undertakes to shoulder these risks.
which no private company has SO far
undertaken to do. 1t will and itself
in the business of guaranteeing sat-
isfactory profit to farmers from q
good crop and of limitin. their losses
from bad one. %
At bottom, a sense Of injustice Is
ness to such panaceas. Curiously
enough. he feels that local tax collec-
tors. bankers. and politicians. not to
overlook conniving spectators, have
prevented him from enjoying the
comforts and luxuries. which his city
cousins acquire with apparently less
effort than himself. OF curse. it
l.light surprise the farmer to know
that for all of his difficulties there are
millions of people in cities. who, II
they had the necessary train-fare,
wouiL jump at the opportunity to
share some of his poverty with him.
What the farmer needs to 10 is to
open his eyes to the national and
from him, or. he must reduce his in
come. Either he must make his pro.
duction costs so low that no other
country can afford to resist buying
from him, or he must reduce his in
vestment in any one crop. and by di-
versifying his interests obtain his in
come from local markets as much as
from world markets.
Until the farmers costs are thus
lowered. it is useless to try to increase
domestic demand. to introduce new
crops. or to encourage more tenants
to buy farms. Even the extension of
more credit at lower rates cannot be
defended in the case of any industry
which does not strive to become more
competent
Everything Is said to happen for
the best. and it may be. that given
time. farmers will realize that presi-
Dental elections really do not solve
their fundamental problems More
over. If they bask too long in the po-
litical sunshine. the nation runs one
very great risk. The initiative of
farmers to attempt solution of what
is their own problem may gradually
be smothered.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11

=
presidential candidate was elected.
federal aid was certainty. Numer-
GUS political promises have opened
the eyes of the farmers wider and
wider to expectations of an agricul-
tural paradise. Yet, to stern realities.
their eyes have. seemingly, remained
closed.
Unfortunately. some Of the dynamic
energy, which has made this country
conspicuously progressive in agricul-
ture, is being short-circuited by the
growing, feeling that farmers. to be
continually prosperous. must be COM
stantly helped. IL government assist
ance were directed toward economic
cally justifiable ends. no one could
possibly offer any reasonable obiec-
ton. f.
Many proposals. however. are de-
signed for the absurd purpose of
making the domestic prices for farm
products tof which 80 per cent are
exportedD artifcially higher than
prices in the world markets. where
these values are automatically fixed.
Such a task is great deal like trying
to change the sea level on the Allan
tic Coast for the benefit of Ameri-
can shippers. who for some reason or
other might wish to load their vessels
from one of the upper floors of New
York skyscraper.
Equally nonsensical. Of course. Is
the claim that manufacturing and
commerce can obtain more profits by
paying taxes. the proceeds of which
are used to make farmers prosperous
enough to buy goods and services
from them.
Political planners. proficient in
scheming such impossible things.
often manage completely to outsmart
themselves. and there was splendid
example of that in 1884. and again his
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11
JAPANESE MENACE

The Japanese menace continues to
threaten America.
The latest comes from farmer Kichi
Fujikira, who claims that Japanese Leg
horn hen laid 361 eggs in the year ending
November 1st, 1886.
Poultry experts, in Washington, re-
fuse to concede that the Japanese have
won the worlds championship egg-laying
contest because the farmers claim was un.
official.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11
KEY WEST IN
DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here Just 10 Years
Ago Today Az Taken Frsn
The Files OF The Citizen

An annual event which has be-
come a fixed place in the winter
society calendar is the reception
for the faculty members Of the
different schools, members Of the
school board and other officials
connected with educational an
stitutions. The Woman's Cab has
sponsored this affair from year
to year with the idea of bringing
the teachers, parents of school
children and others interested IN
educational matters together and
into more intimate contact with
the people of the city than would
otherwise be possible. Mrs. VIII
liam r Warren, president Of the
Woman's Club believes that every
teacher and the parents have been
invited and if one Is overlooked,
this constitutes their invitation TO
attend. The affair will be held In
the Coral Isle Casino, on the night
of November 10.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11

West 10 the effect fhzr EeE- ?
H. Yancy, e TzmP4- E4s us--
~ ordained = prles- % rhE -
Order az W0odst0ck- 49,
The ordination cerem01s= wE
conducted By the Nozt E-v==1z
Michael J. CurieE. < = a"
bishop Of Rzl1Imore- PEs<e
Yancy, Erzndfzther % -
Hancy. Was A. enc tIme pr1Elu@4
OF the Sears school N rE cE
and the f4mllv MI BE- Fae1zzz-
remembered b. mary P@0pAe -
Key West
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11
WEATHER FORECAST
(Till 8 p. m, Thursday


Key West and Vicinity: Partly
cloudy with occasional showers to-
night and Thursday; moderate
easterly winds. .r--
Florida: Partly cloudy with oc-
casiOnal showers tonight and
Thursday except in west-central
portion tonight; slightly warmer
in extreme north portion tonight.
Jacksonville to Florida Straits
and East Gulf: Moderate north
east to east winds becoming east
to southeast and partly overcast
weather tonight and Thursday
with local showers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11
Key West is a GEM in the

Key West is GEM in the ocean that
needs advertising, and G. E. NJ, the creator
of Coral Gables, promises to help and
prOphesies that this island has a glorious
future-Once the road to the mainland is
completed. George E. Merrick also thinks
that the development of the keys is essen
tial to the growth and prosperity of Key
West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11

were received a. a hrleE 49,
held for the PzrPoss- TIE e ~
bills indict A Dsce alias L.
Garcia aiias CzndeEzrso Orr
responsibility fer Ehe dez<z e
Manuel ginzlnez and 49,
Carmanchz. and rhe azhsr -
charges the death af RMlpn =
MOrine 70 Ear z BoGIne
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11

Winchell, who hears everything, sees
everything, knows everything says that
Governor Landon gives his entire salary as
governor to charity, dividing the amount
equally among Catholic, Jew and Prot
estant charitable institutions
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11

With six itch killing medicines
in liquid form. Imperial Lotion
flows into pores and hair follicles
and thus gets at and kills the
cause of scalp itch. S5e AID 800.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11

1t is said royal blood flows through
the veins of Mrs. Simpson, who may wed
the king of England. So it does with all
whites, if the lineage is traced back far
enough, and such tracing will reveal a
king, sinner and saint in the ancestry
of every one
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11

{ n G a b Id / n g
faith of farmers
in politicians as
a means Of rails
ing their level
of living per-
manently. In
this respect the
administration
has promised a
great deal.
Remembered
men of 1886.
the farmers by
mid SUNNI err
became over
joyed with the
assurance that
~vI
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11

If a former king of England Richard
Ill, was willing on memorable occasion
to give his kingdom for a horse, why
shouldn't the present king, Edward VIII,
give his kingdom for woman.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11

Business, it is hoped, will continue to
pick up and we would like to join in the
movement and pick up some cash for our
selves.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11

Warden Threatens to Turn Peniten-
tiary Inside Out Headline That will
meet entirely with the approval of the in
mates. ~, ~
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11

Three true bills charging first
degree murder were this morning
returned by the grand jury now
sitting in Monroe county. They
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11

We now have sit-down and folded
hands strikes, in imitation of Europe.
Soon we will have .outstretched arms la
Hitler or la Mussolini. o la, la.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11

The Red Cross Roll Call is IN
derway. 1t was launched this
morning under most suspicious
circumstances. The ten teams or
ganized by A. r. Miller and w
w. Demeritt, with Captain r. NJ
McNeely, as chairman, went to
work with a vim, the forces being
so distributed as to cover the en-
tire city. Each citizen who pays
a dollar and joins is given a but
ton and flags and banners are
left at the homes and business
places which subscribe 100 per
cent.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11

A society reporter wrote "The hos
tess was the cynOsure of all eyes," Prob
ably watching to see which fork she would
use first
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11

Perhaps if Congress were to put tax
on love it would solve our population prob
lem and we would not have to resort to
birth control
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-11-11

Spain is no place for tourists at the
present time, but after the war, it will be
a mecca for sight-seers and what sight
they will see.