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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
MANY PARCELS
OF LAND SOLD
DISPOSED OF YESTERDAY UN.
DER PROVISIONS OF
MURPHY ACT

Exactly 100 parcels of property
were disposed of yesterday after
noon by Circuit Court Clerk Ross
c. Sawyer, at the second sale of
tax certificates under the provi-
sions of the Murphy Act
Mr.. Sawyer appeared on the
front stoop of the court house, and
began making the announcements
as required by law, and within 81
minutes the parcels had been re-
deemed by the owners, or persons
representing them.
Each individual piece repre-
sents a payment of $I1. Those
which are accompanied by addi-
tional pieces under the same own
ership cost $11 each and 81 for
each additional unit.
There were represented in the
sale yesterday afternoon IS es-
tates or individual owners, whose
tax certificates represented from
one to 10 pieces of realty.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
Special Court Session
Conducted This Morning

Judge William v. Albury pre-
sided at a special term of Grim
inal court this morning at the
county court house, to hear pleas
of guilty. All officers were pres
ent when the accused were ar
raigned.
The charges resulted from raids
conducted by Sheriff K. o.
Thompson, short time ago, and
those arrested were Frank Rob-
erts, Benito Perez and Ramon
Cuesta. They were charged with
SCI ting up and operating games Of
chance, contrary to the laws OF
the state.
Each of the accused entered a
plea of guilty and a fine of SIS
and costs was imposed in each in
stance by the court.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
RELATES STORY
ABOUT ACCIDENT
CAPTAIN OF MAIL CARRYING
BOAT SAYS IT WAS ENTIRE
LIZ UNAVOIDABLE

Captain Darrell Lowe, master OF
the mail boat which rammed and
sunk the boat of Captain Nathan
Niles, Jr., the light attendant to
the unattended lights in this area,
said last night that there was not
the slightest chance of avoiding
the accident.
According to Captain Lowe the
lights on the Iris. the light at
tendant boat, were seen by him
about 10 seconds before the acci-
dent. His boat makes from 90 to
~ miles an hour and the accident
was positively unavoidable. His
lights, he said, were on all the
time. He believed the light on
the Iris had just been turned on.
The Iris was struck on the star
board bow while he, Captain
Lowe, was making an effort to
avoid the accident, he told The
Citizen. II am entirely free from
the blame in the matter. he con-
Guided,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
Three Permits Issued
For Repairing Buildings
No Applications Are Re-
ceived In Past Week
For Actual Construction
Operations

Permits for repairs, general and
minor. issued from the office OF
Building Inspector Harry M
Baker during the week just past.
number three. No permits for &C.
tual building were issued.
Issues were made for:
General repairs to residence al
1104 Division street. Owner
Raymond r. Lord; cost, $500.
Repairs to roof of building al
the corner of Caroline and New
streets. Owners, Dongo and John
son Estate; cost, $3.50.
General repairs at 423 Front
street. Owner, Sebastian Cabrera,
Jr.; cost, SIS.
Mr.. Baker said that he is now
working under new regulations
and believes people who are to
make repairs, or build, should
know that permits to cost not
more than 500 cost so cents
More than 500 but not more
than $1,000, cost $1.OO. and for
permits for more than $1,000, a
charge of $l.0O for each add.
tional $1,000.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
CITES NEED FOR ESTABLISHMENT
OF EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK

MIAMI, Fla, Dec. 16.-Unless
the State of Florida proceeds
without undue delay toward early
establishment of her Everglades
National Park project, there is
danger that much of the native
wild life of this southern area
may become lost forever, in the
opinion Of DR.. Wendell Chapman
of Bekerley, Calf, who, with
Mrs. Chapman. has just complet-
ed camping trip in the Pine
Crest region of that area.
I'VE were shocked" he report
ed at the headquarters of the
Everglades National Park Asso-
citation, ito find that particularly
deer and turkey are being shot
down daily in numbers far ex-
ceeding their legal limit and in
areas that are supposedly protect
ed by law.
Such laws, without enforce
ment," he continued, "are worse
than useless.
Florida" he pointed out, els
far more favorably situated for
the protection of her wild life
with an equable year round CHM
ate than is true in the western ma
tional park sanctuaries where
rocky formation and sparse vege-
tation cause severe hardship on
the animal life during the winter
months. " v0Iq a'usalpd a9sH99
Their trip to Florida, they re-
vealed. has baenf0ne of constant
surprises as they had left Califof-
MIA with an impression, basedson
rumor, that Florida was full of
mosquitoes, malariaJ alligators and
poisonous snakes. la afia
Through miles of hiking and
wading they did see alligators.
found few snakes and none of the
poisonous variety, and neither
mosquitoes nor malaria.
They did however, see rare or
chids of the leafless variety, in
teresting native palms and cy-
press. They were able to obtain
camera shots of otter and also
saw deer, raccoons, 'possum and
fox squirrels. turkeys. ibis. agret,
herons, limpkin and bitterns, as
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
QUICK RESPONSE
MADE FOR NEEDY
FAMILY In CITY
ARTICLE IN THE CITIZEN YES.
TERDAY BROUGHT IMME-
date AID TO LOCAL SUI.
FERERS

Unprecedented was the re-
Spouse to an article appearing in
The Citizen yesterday, which de-
scribed the plight of a mother
and four undernourished chill
dren, whose condition was des-
titute up to short time after this
paper appeared on the streets.
Directly after the article had
been read, The Citizens reader:
began telephoning to the number
specified in the article, and by
bedtime, bedsprings, beds, mat
tresses and articles of furniture
had been offered, and in addition
to these a supply Of food.
Today arrangements are being
made to have the donations car
ried to the horne of the suffering
and INDECENT mother and chill
dren.
Donations from two local clubs
have been announced so far.
Still needed are a bed frame
and more food. Anyone desiring
to donate are asked to call 673-M
or visit GOT Ashe street. There
are other families the group is
trying to outfit with the necessi-
ties of life. Any and all donations
will be deeply appreciated.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
Still Await Word On
OpeniIllggNeW Stretch
WOverseasH Highway

Nothing is to be gained by MAX
ing any statement relative to the
opening, until final word on the
subject has been received from
Washington said Chairman Will
son. When this would be he had
no idea, but, he said, as soon as
word is received a public an.
nouncement will be made.
Further discussion of toll rates
was part of the meetings. bust
ness, but no change in the rates
for cars and passengers was an
nounced. The rates to be put in
force when the road is opened,
with the exception of the gap be-
tween Hog Key and No Name, is
to be:
Cars under IA feet, 81. From IA
feet to Is feet, $3.50. Cars Is feet
and over, So. For house trailer
and car, 81. Each passenger will
be charged Is cents.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
Much Enthusiasm Shown AT
Meeting Held Last Evening
For Organizing Yacht Club
Decided That Proposed
Organization VIII Be
Known As "CayO Hueso
Yacht Club"

In spite of the threatening
weather. over thirty citizens turn
ed out last night to attend q meet.
ing presided over by Major James
MacMuIlen. to ascertain the pos.
sibilifY Of establishing q yacht
club in Key West.
The great advantage 20 the city
that would result from such IN 80.
Enlistment was fully recognized
by the meeting. and there was .
unanimous expression Of opinion
in favor of continuing the work
of the several committees until
some practical solution could be
arrived at. and Key West be en-.
abled to capitalize on the great
advantage in climate and sur
sounding waters which should
make this city the southern cap.
ital Of cruising yachts.
About the only thing definite.
ly decided upon was that the club.
when it finally appeared on the
scene of action, would be known
as the ~Cayo Hueso Yacht Club"
One objective which occupies a
fixed place in the plans Of the
promoters, is the developing Of
Key West youngsters into anna
teur sailors who viii add renown
and glory to the Island City.
Discussion conferred mainly
around the report of the budget
committee. Messrs. w. B. Kirke.
A. Faigle and Charles Taylor. In
which the possibilities and re-
qt1ifefnefits were ci1alIy rfuuei1t
out. Full consideration Of this
report and suggested constitu.
ton and bylaws report presented
by Major MacMplleni occupied
the evening.
The committee on budget
membership and constitution were
instructed to develop their reports
for further consideration at the
next meeting which. because Of
the approaching holidays viii not
be held until January 5. of which
due notice viii be given.
Those present were:
Major James d. MacMullen.
Chester Thompson. Allen Z. Cur
ny, w. T. Fripp. Everett Russell,
Ross Sawyer. Jr., Superintendent
w. w. Demeritt, Clarence Thomp-
son, DR.. ]. Y. Porter. DR.. Arman-
do Cobo, Lieut.. Faigle. DR.. ]. A
Valdes. Paul Archer. Melvin Z.
Russell, Otto Kirchheiner. War
rem Sawyer, Joe Peariman, Wal
lace b. Kirke, Julian J. Marks.
Frank Carbonell, Fred ]. Dion.
Harry Baker, Harry Beaver. Ed
, win Trevor, Hugh Willians S. c.
Singleton. ST., S. G. Singleton.
Jr., Donald Carey, Victor larsen.
Charles Taylor, Capt 6harpley
and Mr.. Emerson.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
few MORE POLL
TAXES ARE PAID
SEvENTY-NINE PAID UP FOR
SPECIAL ELECTION ON
DECEMBER 30

County Tax Collector Frank H.
Ladd said yesterday that the total
number of poll taxes paid by per-
sons intending to vote in the cleo
ton of December 80, amounted to
70.
It is understood that there are
a large number of youths who at
tanned voting age this year, and
there are also approximately 400
exempts, many of whom will cast
their ballots. 1t is estimated that
a total of approximately 100 are
qualified to vote.
This election is being held to
determine whether or not the
county of Monroe will annually
grant to the city of Key West
from $4,000 to $4,000 of the
monies allotted to the county as
Monroe's share of the state gaso-
line taxes.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
CUBA ARRIVES
FROM TAMPA
VESSEL. LEFT SHORTLY AFT.
ER ARRIVAL ENRoUTE
TO HAVANA

Steamship Cuba, of the P. and
o. S. S. Co, arrived from Tampa
this morning with ~ first and one
second cabin passengers for Key
West; 80 first cabin and four sec
ondS for Havana.
Key West arrivals: W. G. McIn-
tosh, Mrs Mcintosh. Jean, Eunice
and Walter Mcintosh, Paul Stoet-
zei, E. Salisbury, Mrs. w. ID. Wild
er, Nancy Wilder. W. II. MeNulty,
J. ID. Wing. J. d. Daniel. p. Ruter.
Listed on the manifest were 10
tons of freight one automobile,
one sack of mail for Key West;
two automobiles and 10 sacks of
mail for Havana.
Bookings for Havana include
Miss Gertrude N. Hogan, Mrs. Ju-
Ito Gomez and several second
cabin passengers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
MoTHEn SAVES 2; DIES

Chicago.-Succeeding in strip
ping the flaming clothes from her
two sleeping children, Vido Pam
ice, Jr., 2, and Joan, 6, Mrs. lone
Janice, %. fought her way
through the flames which had en-
veloped their bungalow home and
dropped them outside the win
dow. The exertion proved too
much for her and she fell in a
faint inside the window, where
her charred body was found on
the floor.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
LESTER HONORED
AT UNIVERSITY

NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec. 16.--
Mario I. Lester of Key West
Fla, has been elected TO member
ship in the international Rela-
tons club at Tulane university,
Jack Borneman. president. an
nounced today
The club is q discussion group
devoted to the study Of interna-
tional relations. often hearing
prominent lectures on the subject
Young Lester is the son Of ],
Lancelot Lester Of Key West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16

wen dS q NUMBER OF Varieties Vi
ducks.
Our first surprise on coming
to Florida" said DR.. Chapman,
twas that level country could af-
ford such variety of scenery. Our
second was the vastness of Flor
ida's wilderness, unsuited for
cultivation yet ideally suited for
wildlife.
But" he added, sour greatest
amazement was to find that in
all the state there is no govern
ment owned area where the
unique bird and animal life is af-
forded adequate and permanent
protection.
IF the Everglades National
Park is established before the
rarer and fast disappearing birds
and animals are exterminated
then this state win have perpetu-
ated a wilderness utterly unlike
anything on the continent"
With Mrs. Chapman, DR.. Chap
man has devoted all Of his time,
since his retirement from business
in 1892, to the study of wild ami
NAL life, both at work and at
play. Much Of his time has been
spent in lecturing on these sub
iects and together they have au-
thored three books, recently pub
Ished by Scribbners, including
THE Little Wolf and Beaver
Pioneers" for Juvenile reading
and Wilderness Wanderers" for
adults. -
TheyTaave rece4tly returned
from tho Rktley Mountain area
where they made a study Of the
habits of the alternating bear and
obtained shots Of the animal in
his winter quarters, which will be
the subject of a forthcoming art
icle in National Geographic Maya
zine to which he has been a fire.
quent contributor. In the spring
DR.. Chapman viii deliver a lee
ture to the National Geographic
Society in Washington. d. e.
At the conclusion of their visit
here they plan TO journey to the
Florida west coast. stopping over
at Everglades from which they
plan to see more Of the Everglades
National Park area.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
ENJOYS VISIT
TO KEY WEST

Mrs. Julio Gomez, who had
been absent from Key West for
about 30 years, was a recent visi-
tor and a guest at the home of
Mrs. N P. Nelson.
Spending a great deal Of her
time visiting friends to whom she
was Familiarity known as Leila.
Mrs. Gomez said she had enjoyed
a very delightful visit, and re-
GREETED the necessity of having to
leave so soon.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16

Plans for the opening of the
Overseas Road and Toll Bridges
were discussed at a meeting of
the commissioners held last night
in the offices of Chief Engineer
B. NJ. Duncan, but nothing was
said about the opening.
Attending the meeting were
Chairman Howard Wilson, Vice
Chairman John Costar, Members
Ralph Boyden, c. c. Symonette
and Willard M. Albury; Chief En-
gineer Duncan and Bridge Engi-
neer A. L. West.
It was announced that no word
had been received from Washing
ton on the question of opening
the road, with the exception Of
the 13 miles from No Name Key
to Hog Key, to traffic, though the
application of the commission had
been sent in ample time to have
an answer.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
LEMUS HELD FOR
CRIMINAL

Ignacio Lemus. charged with
petit larceny. specifically with
having stolen from the business
place Of Joseph Russell the sum
Of SO in cash, was arrsigned yes
terday afternoon before County
Judge Raymond r. Lord for pre-
nminary hearing.
After the testimony was IN the
Judge announced that he found
probable cause and would place
the defendant under bond q 500
to await trial at the next term Of
criminal court.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
10 SUE BOB ssoo.ooo

Los Angeles. - Mrs. Martin
johnson recently announced that
she would file suit, through her
attorney, against the Western Air
Express, for 100000 damages as
a result of the plane crash in
which Martin johnson. her ex-
pIorer husband, was killed and
she was seriously injured.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
CITY COUNCIL u
MEETS TONIGHT

There will be a regular meeting
of the City Council held tonight,
beginning at 1880 o'clock.
Receiving and opening of bids
for the Scavenger contract, is one
of the matters to come before the
meeting. while in all probability
there viii be many other subjects
taken up during the course of the
session.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
GUARD TOMB

New York.--The mausoleum
which contains the bodies of John
w. Mackay, the Silver King" "
and his wife (parents of Clarence
H. Mackay, telegraph company
head), has been under 24-hour
guard for the past five years, ever
since marks of a chisel were
found on an outer door.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
Manager OF Carnival
COrrects Statement On
Receipts For Firemen

E. HI. Philbert manager of the
carnival which was in Key West
last year, sponsored by the Key
West Fire Department. came in
the office of The Citizen this
morning and said that he would
like to correct a misunderstand-
ing relative to the distribution of
the carnivalS receipts, also THE
percentage received by the fire
department.
AS matter of truth, he said,
one error is in the statement that
the fire department received IL
percent of the net receipts. The
fire department received 1914
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
NAVAL RESERVE
UNIT PLANNED

A Naval Reserve Communiea-
ton Unit is now being organized
in Key West.
Men between Is and 30 years
of age who are interested in be-
coming radio operators and anna
teur radio operators desiring to
enlist in the naval reserves can do
so by contracting A. L. Lynn, ra-
dioman first class, u. S. N. R., at
the naval radio station, any after
noon or evening during this week
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
MENENDEZN
new POSITION
CDaiiy Herald. Biloxi and Gulf

DAILY Herald, Biloxi and Gulf
port, Mississippi
]. L. Menendez arrived In Gulf
port this week from Key West
and has been assigned as engineer
on the Pelican. the u. S. Bureau
OF Fisheries boat which has been
in Gulfport harbor since last jan
uary.
He had been with the u. s. De-
partment Of Commerce on Q ferry
In Key West. His family win ar
rive in about a month.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16

percent of gross receipts, which
amounted to $l,1OO. Total receipts
amounted to approximately 3d.
800.
OF this amount, said Mr.. Phil
bert, $500 went for ferriage, APP
proximately $1,000 for hauling to
and from the ferry slips and other
incidentals. Approximately $500
to the Key West Electric Co., and
$l,l00 to the fire department, or a
total of $4,400. All expenses were
paid by Mr.. Philbert and he had
to pay all the bills for comestibleS
for members of the company.
I'm fact, / lost money on the
proposition" he concluded.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
STEAMER OZARK
DUE TOMORROW

Steamship Ozark. of the Clyde
Mallory Lines, is due tomorrow
from New Orleans, en- route TO
Key West, Miami and Jackson
vile.
The next vessel from Galveston
to New York via Key West, IS
due Christmas Eve, December q.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
THRU ROUTE TO CHINA

Manila, P. I.-Instead OF trans
ferring passengers here, as has
been the customs in the past. Pan
American trans-Paeific clippers
win fly through 70 Hongkong
from Guam Island. The Hong
kong Clipper. which until recent
" few between Manila and
Hongkong. win be returned to
Honolulu, for experimental flights
70 New Zealand.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
HOT WATER FOUNTAIN

Soda Springs. Idaho.-Soda
Springs was banketed in steam
when a LOO gallon-a-minute
'gusher" came in during the
night, spouting hot water thirty
feet in the air. II was caused, it
is thought, by drilling done in
seeking q water supply for q
swimming resort.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
POPULATION GAINS

WaShingtonsa D. Gs+.rAccording
to the Census Bureaus provision
al estlnateSsthe population of the
5Uniteta Stateso ON Jalya IL 1887,
wasl129. 26T sO0O.l ansincrease OF
,828, 00QloveE 1885,. 5e 0nly'six states
reported their population as I'M
cl1angeCss These were Rhode Is
land, South Dakota, Nebraska,
Kansas, New Mexico and Califor-
MIA.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
SEA ELEpHANTs INCREASE

San Diego, Calif.-Scientists on
a recent expedition to Guadalupe
Island report that the giant sea
elephants, almost exterminated
for their oil, are once more be-
coming numerous off the Lower
California coast. They counted
1000 males on the island and es-
timated that number of females
also were in the vicinity.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
FAILS IN EFFORT

PHILADELPHIA. - Joseph a.
Money Of this city sought Ia VAIN
70 have his daughter arrested on
. disorderly conduct charge BE-
cause he caught her smoking
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
NEW ARRIVALN
HARRIS FAMILY

Attorney and Mrs. w. Curry
Harris announce the birth Of an
eight pound girl this afternoon in
q local hospital.
Mr.. Harris said that both moth
or and daughter are doing nicely
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16
BREAKS MANY RULES

LOS ANGELES. George Sher.
wood Of this city was sentenced 10
jail for rs days when he was con-
victcd of breaking A separate
traffic rules.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16

NEWS NOTES
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
CUNTS GAIN

CUNTS GAIN
Callander, Ont.-The five fore
most citizens of this section are
gaining in height and weight.
Tiny Marie weighs 81 IL pounds;
Emile, "a; Cecilie, 81 IL; An
nette and Yvonne, 35 each. Marie
was SO inches tall, Emile 81, and
the other three 81 IA.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16

Associated Press Day Wire
Service.
For 81 Years Devoted to the
Best Interests of Key West
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-16

Key West, Florida, has the
most equable climate in the
country; with an average
range of only Ia Fahrenheit
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1937-09-16
AVHTON

Farmers in this community are be-
ing kept busy now cutting their buck
wheat and sowing wheat.
Potatoes left in the ground here are
beginning to rot on account OF the rain
during the past short while.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Merrill have an
nounced that their son Robert and
Miss Mildred Green, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. James Green, of near Avil-
ton, were recently married.
Mrs. Mary Price, mother Of William
Carr, is in a serious condition at the
home of her son in this community.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. S. Fike and son
Cecil spent Sunday afternoon at Mt.
Savage with Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Robe
son and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Merrill and son
and Mrs. David Merrill were visiting
relatives at McHenry and Accident on
Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. Scrogum were supper
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse Merrill on Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Weaver, of Pittsburgh,
and Mrs. Anna Kelly, of Masontown,
Pa, are spending this week here as
guests of Mrs. David Merrill and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Clancy and chill
dren spent Monday at o. S. Fixes.