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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13
KEY WEST IN DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here just Ten Years Ago Today As Taken
From The Files OF The Citizen

Only half mile of road building
and the big water gaps now sep
arate, Key West from the main
land of Florida. This half mile
should be finished in so days, at
the most, contractors believe. No
Name Key bridge is complete.
The road on that Key is now in
use. 1t needs only a second coat
of oil, only a few hours work to
make a finished job. Three
fourths of the two mile fill be-
tween Upper and Lower Mate
cumbe is in place, leaving only a
scant half mile to be thrown up.
Rocking of 5000 feet of this fill,
already in place, will begin on
Monday County Engineer Wat
kins announces and the fill should
be in readiness in 80 days, if no
unforeseen delays occur. Men are
working day and night on this
phase of the project.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13
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Today's Horoscope
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Today's native will be gifted
with powers of intuition and YER
satility. The mere strength Of
the mental brillianey will carry
the fortunes along triumphantly
to a certain point, If the DISPOSE
ton to be rebellious and over
bearing is only kept, in check, the
end of life will be most, pros
porous one; otherwise the for
tunes appear to succumb under
the exposure pf some scheming
or double dealing. 4w
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13

Everybody should take some form of
exercise on arising in the morning Wrest-
ling is recommended, but an opponent is
not always handy. so il the wife sees that
the collars of the shirt are well starched.
that will serve the purpose. and though
the attendant profanity may facilitate the
healthful exercise. it is not a necessary
concomitant.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13
oNwEATHER CONDITIONS

The western high pressure area
has moved eastward and over
spreads the country from the
Lake region southwark over the
middle Mississippi Valley this
morning and pressure continues
high off the south Atlantic coast /;
while areas of low pressure, cen
tered over the far northeast and
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13

There is talk of the administration
going out of its way to punish those SEN
atorS who opposed President RooSevelt's
pet supreme court renovation plan. If the
administration declares its vendetta. it
should take into consideration the posi-
bility of the people declaring vendetta
against those senators who voted for the
plan. Reprisals sometimes work like
boomerangs.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13

If one were asked who makes the
most money on the average. the doctor or
the lawyer, the answer without hesitation
would be: the lawyer, of course. But an
extensive study of these professions give
the lawyer lifetime earning capacity of
100000, while the doctors lifetime earn
ing power is $1os,0OO. according to the
survey.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13

40NS AAAS ANNO@ -
reveal such a
severe rebuke
as that given to
the pres e n t
chief executive
by the senate
judiciary COM
mittee. The re-
Duke was well
deserved, for
the inves tiga-
tionS of tn e
committee h a d
S h o W n tn a t
there w as no
valid excuse for
packing the SUI
preme Court
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13

Editorial comment; The aqua.
rum, it now seems certain, is GO
ing to be located on the boule-
ward, which is another excellent
reason why it should not be al
lowed to remain in its unfinished
condition.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13

Troop 1 Boy Scouts, which lefs
Key West Wednesday morning fOI
Clearwater on two vessels of the
u. s. Coast Guard were given 4
grand. reception on their arrival
by the Clearwater ROtarians, Am
eTican hegion and others.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13

score sheet, with bases on balls
running a close second. Nobody
called it a baseball game but Bill
Bates, and his decision was that it
was the worst he ever saw.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13

Arthur A. Booker, negro
charged with stealing one boat
at Marathon and another at Mi
ami, was given a preliminary
hearing this morning and bound
over, in default of $3.50 bail, for
the next term of criminal court.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13

The Up and Doing Bible Class
of the Fleming Street church will
hold a wiener roast tomorrow
night. Members and friends will
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13

During the course of American his
tory, there have been many disagree
ments between presidents and con-
gressional groups. But never before
L.. A. .oa@~1
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13

II you can figure out the missing let
ters you will know what word you use and
the chances are ten to one that you are
woman. g-g-u--.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13

There are advantages that small
towns can have without trying to be the
largest, biggest or most polyglot settle
ment of the area.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13

The baseball game which was
played yesterday by the Rotarians
and Navy Officers should, it was
declared, be called anything else
but ball game. The score was
Is to IA with the Rotes on the
winning end. Hit by pitcher APP
peared numerous times on the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13
A Service for Travellers

For the ever-increasing number of patrons
who planning journey our bank offers
AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVELLERS CHEQUES
as protection for travel funds.
These Cheques, issued in convenient denomi-
nations OF $40. $50. $50 and 500. cost only Toe.
for each 800 purchased. They are spendable
wherever travellers 90. and carry the added and
important feature of prompt refund by the AM
erican Express Company in case Of loss theft
before your second signature is affixed. Ask the
Teller about them. "a
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF KEY WEST
Member Of the Federal Reserve
Member Of the Federal DEPOSIT In.uv---s
Ccrporsticz
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13

meet at the foot of White street
! at s o'clock.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13

The dollar doesn't go as far as be
fore, but it stays away much longer.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13

Operation of an aquarium and
fish hatchery here by the state is
only one of the moves to save
Florida millions of dollars she is
now losing annually, according to
DR.. Thomas r. Hodges, state shell
fish commissioner. Florida has
made great strides in the past few
years III the development of her
fish industry, said DR.. Hodges,
FBnt she has barely scratched the
|saffaee. She Is still allowing mill
fiofls% to ttiekIe through her fingers
each year, money she might well
easily keep. To stop this loss is
the one big aim of the State Fish
cries Department, and the aqua
rum and hatchery here is one
move in this direction.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13
Borrowing money is one way of Dor
rowing trouble.

The Supreme Court battle ended in q
hurry. or, has it ended?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13

Sunday will be a big day for
baseball fans in Key West. A
two-ply ball game will be staged
at the barracks. Then Cuban
Stars will meet the Sluggers at 2
o'clock and one hour and a half
later the Pirates lock horns with
the American Stars. This latter
game will be a hundinger it is
believed, as the teams were far
apart with the Cuban Stars five
games ahead, but the American
Stars tied the score by winning
five straight games. Tomorrow
the games will have as a trophy
five gallons of ice cream, to be
furnished by the losing nine.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-08-13
Temperatures

Barometer reading az 3 = N
Sea level, 1000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
Police Radio System
 Highlight Of 1887
Detective Bureau, Accident Squad, Motor Patrol Win Commentator For Excellent Work During Past Year

to increase It's efficiency to c great extent through the introduction Of c police radio system.
 Detective Bureau
 The detective bureau, headed by Chief Inspector Joseph Stevens, solved numerous crimes during the year. Among two outstanding ace compilshments were the capture of Q gang Of youthful hold.up men who had been terrorizing western Connecticut, and the apprehension within c few hours of three youths who attempted 70 break open tho safe Of the Howiand- Hughes Go. do. partment store. Members Of both groups gave complete confessions.
 Major crimes were few, the prin- cipai one whose solution is still open being the daylight shooting of "Nor- ristown Red" Gray, c carnival work. or, by c feilow-c carnival empioye last summer. Gray has since recovered. Police ascribed the shooting to Jack Levine, but he has not yet been sp. prehended.
 There were c number of promo tions in the department during the year and several retirements. Chiefly benefltting by promotions were members Of the detective bureau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
BRISTOL AUTOIST
 FINED $lOO HERE
Young Driver Plead s Guilty $75 Ordered
 Reunited By Judge

Louis David signet, 2S. of 10 Wooding street, Bristol was fined Si00 and costs when he pleaded guilty to c charge of driving under the influence of liquor, when or" raigned in city court this morning. Judge John r. Mc0rnth, needing the plen of the youths counsel, that business conditions and work are not 70 good, rennitted S76 0 fthe fine, and the accused paid Q total Of S37.6b.
 The accused was arrested Octo. Dor g by Motor Patrolmel Harold LaWior and John Mcdonnell, at the scene of tho hit.and-run death Of Mike Bush. signet was passing the scene aS the officers were invegti. gating the accident, and nothing his manner of operation, forcde him to a halt. Observing his condition they placed him under arrest.
 Maurice Fontaine, 3i, Of bSS South Main street, charged with rotl.gup.. port, was given Q continuance Of one month.
 Maurice spellman, B4, Of 70 Grown street, charged with breach of tho peapce, was given e continuance uil- tiI tomorrow.
 Albert Cusano, g, Of 1s4 James street, New Haven, charged with reckless driving was given c co1' tinuance to January 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
Reservations Indicate Capacity Attendances
 At Local Festivities
Nearby Inns, Taverns, Night Clubs Anticipate Greatest Business Since Repeal of PrOhibltlOn-No
 Evidence of "DepressiOn'

finding that "business recession" or no, the New Years revels of the last minutes of ioS7, the first hours of ieS0, are likely to Do the most Offulgent of any within tho history of the town.
 Reservations at many ''hot spots" are at . premium and telephone calls to some of these, (when you can find Q free line) are as effectual aS thep roverbial snowfall in the proverbial spot would be in terms ot cooling . highball. However, one thing is certain and that is Old Man Gloom will be drowned in effigy, to mix Q couple of thoughts, when the doldrums of 1887 finally pass to the promise of . Happy New Year.
 Franco. Americans
 The Franco.A American Social clui, members expect their New Year eve celebration to be the outstand" Ing event of the entire fall and winter schedule of social activities. Great enthusiasm has been dis'' played the last month and all reser" Vatlons were made by December i6. The event will Do held in Franco" American hall.
 The committee in charge, headed by Armand W. Blanchard aS general chairman, has been busy making final arrangements the last week ailel all attention b now centered osl blue prints of the club house in or' der to conveniently seat all pros" pective guests and leave floor areas large enough for comfortable dancing. The seating arrangement hl considered one of the most ainpor" tant phase of this celebration aB tho affair is in reality . reunion of Franco. American enthusiasts who appreciate being among their own personal friends and relatives orl New Years eve.
 Among the guests who will act as hosts for the evening will Do Mau- rice 0agnon, Peter Madore, Romeo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
Predicted Death Fortune Teller Whose Remarks Led Woman to Attempt Suicide
 Twice, "Retires"

Quaklng and trembling ln recog. milton of what her fortune tell- ing" might have led to, Q feeble old lady of 70 years of age yes- terdny promised Detective Lleu- tenant Edward McIlligott that as long Ns she lives "she will never tell another fortunc."
 The woman admitted that she told Mrs. Mary Plersall, 50, Of OsS East Main street "lt ia now your turn," lnferring that lt was time for her to die. Mrs. Piersall took stock In the predictions and very obllglngly attempted to colii- init suiclde-ilrst by jumping into Bellevue pond and second by jumping beneath the wheels Of Q moving automobile. In each in- stance she was saved--lr0nlcally proving that "her turn had not COme."
 Lieut. McElIigott described the fortune teller aS . woman who did not look into the future as . means of pecunlary gain--but only did 60 for diversion, when her lady friends visited and at such other times as she was sought out and asked to do 50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
DR. HORNELLHART
 TOSPEAK MONDAY

lgaugatuck, Dec. 30-Dr. Hornell Hart, professor or social ethics at tIle Hartford Theological seminary, viii be the speaker at the regular meeting of the Naugatuck Womans club at 3 ?. m. Monday in Masonic hail. Ills topic will be What Can We Do About Peace"
 A business meeting will precede his talk with Mrs. Frederick zonino president in charge.
 Professor Hart is c dynamic and forceful speaker and has years of teaching experience. He is much in demand as Q lecturer to college students and has talked recently in places widely separated at Atlantic City, Little Rock. Afkansas. Lincoln. Nebraska. Lake Geneva. Wisconsin. and Montreal. Canada.
 He is the author of 'The @cAenee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30

Utilization of the aids offered by science was perhaps the biggest for. ward step taken by local police department in 1887. A police radio station was placed in operation and motor patrol cars were equipped with sending sets As well 50 that officers in these cars could carry on running conversations with head quarters.
 Radio has added greatly to the of. fieiency of the police department, and with It's aid members of the de-. partment can Do dispatched to any section of the city within c few mo. ments. Police Superintendent VII. liam J. Roach and Deputy superin. tendent Daniel J. Carson are enthu. siastic over the help which radio offers to law enforcement officers.
 "G" School Graduate
 During the year Lieut. Detective John Leary completed c course At the training school conducted by the r. 3. I. (d..riien) ct Washington. On his return Q complete rearrange. ment of the police photo and record system was begun, bringing ell poe lice records up to date. New photo- graphic and llngerprinting equip- ilaent has been placed into service.
 Tho work of the police accident squad came in for high praise, and this city received several citations for its ..fety record. For months the city was without c fatal acci. dent, and tho accident total was 70. duced sharply. sergts. Joseph Mo. Evoy and charles McWeoney are bl charge Of the accident squad.
 The motor patrol division, directed by Capt. William Duggan, was able
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30

DumoucheI, Joseph Q. IEarpin, Ar- thur Theroux, Emile Lachance, Irene Yregeau, Rene Marchand, Homer Archambault and Wilfred Vaiierant. Tables will Do placed along the walls in the main hall, giving c 'cabret" effect which will allow the desired floor space for comfortable dancing. Loud speaker connections will be made throughout the ciub house to furnish orchestra music to the members who reserved rooms for large private parties isc- lated from tho main hail. The Gar. iIlon orchestra will furnish music and Wilbord duertin will Do in charge of the catering. ..
 At last evenings meeting Ubald Desaulniers, William L. Cainbigue and Conrad 4. Baril were appointed to take charge Of receptions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
FOUR DEPORTATION HEARINGS SLATED
Men Arrested Here Yester. day to Be Tried in Hart.
 ford Shortly

Four men arrested here yester. day and held for immigration of- f,cials will be given deportation hearings in Hartford shortly.
 The men, now at liberty under bonds of $500 each are: Angelo Yusco, 42, an Italian, alleged to have entered the country as @ Stowaway aboard the Roma" ct New York city, January 2. 1928; Luigi De- Calabrese, 4c, an Italian, also al- ieged to have entered the country as Q stowaway aboard the Roma" January 22, 1928; Angelo Longo. 46. an Italian, alleged to have entered as Q stOwaway on the "Patria' at New York city August 3. 1928. and Basilion Petinaton alias William Pitas, 27, . Greek, charged with being a deserting seaman at New York city in 1881.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
Riotous Welcome Awaiting New Year
DEFENSE LAWVER SCANS EVIDENCE
Attorney Tobln to Fight
 For New Trial in Sall. M nardi Case

Complete transcript Of the testss mony given in the court Ok c0llaH mon pleas during trial oe tho Ap4 peal of Frank "TIngles" eAllnAE4l from c city court sentence e me months ln jail, was under Bc.utlny today by Attorney John E TObins counsel for salinArdl.
 Stay of execution of the sentences which was upheld by the court q common pleas, is only until Wednese day, but ealinardis petition Tor . new trial is expected to be acted Cn Tuesday, At that time Judge Ede ward j. Finn will either hear the case or set date for hearing os the petition. Another stay of exeeue ton k expected to be granted in order that action on the new wlnl petition might be taken. -
 Prosecuting Attorney William ' Larkin Is ready for immediate heeE~ ing Of the motion. lEe has hled . general denial to ell the claims ok Attorney Tobin in the petition soe new trial.
 The transcript of testimony was received by Attorney TobM At tho court Of common pleas today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
INSTITUTE GIVEN
 LOCAL PROPERTY
Wentworth Training Quar- ters For Local Service
 men During War Period

Land on Thomaston avenue for. merly occupied by tho Unlteds0 0ayE FaBtener Company os Massachusetes was deeded yesterday at tho 0ffiee of the town clerk AB Q gift to Wents worth Institute os Engineering Ae Boston. The gift was voted upon ct Q meeting Of the board Of dlgees tors held last Monday and transfer of the property was made through tho firm of Bronson, EewlA end Bronson of this city, representing Ralph c. Boyd Of Boston.
 Wentworth Institute during tho World War was used as . tsAinins quarters for .. .. government ezls gineers. Waterbury men who are members of the alumni Include Atty. Marcus Welgman, Joseph Kennsv and Mark Tierney.
 Although no use hes been found for tho land by the Institute, it lB De. lieyed that the property wll DO Bo'ds W,th funds to Do used tor tho Wels fare of the gchWl The land Q des scribed e being an irregular tFaet having Q frontage on Th0ImAstoN avenue, and extending along bnVs den street, in WatervIlle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30

 by which bars may remain open until 8 o'clock, January ], 1898. This will Do tho first time since the pro. hibltion era passed that law has allowed sale of liquor beyond mid. night.
 Special thoater programs, with showing of the Panay attack as flea. ture, one.showing feature Aims not ofiiciaiiy released to this locality, will start New Years entertainment ct the playhouseS. Special bus trans. portetion for stayerB.upperB will 50 provided by the Connecticut R. & L. company to suburban and ins ter.elty points.
 Many company parties, fraternGi setes, racial group celebrations are planned and principal among them will be New Years setes such as these:
 The party of Sheridan council, 24, Knights of Columbus. at Columbus hail with Past Grand Knight Charles J. Bannon end corps of active as. glstants in charge Of festivitles; the dlnner.dance Of the Wa. terbury lodge of Eiks, under direcs ton of William J. Cunningham, at the Elks' club; the annual party Of the Chase ForeFnenB association At Hamilton park pavilion, with Pregl. dent Hauer Al" gchott leading the grand march; William L. Cailigan, acting as prompter; the hrgt New Years eve party of the Polish. Am. ericsi Political club at PulaBM hall' Y. M. Q. 4.
 And, the annual party at the Gen. tral YMCA, with vaudeville acts, turkey dinner, dancing until { c, ifi.; tho annual dance Of Dorlc chapter, order Of DeMolay, with the crown. Ing Of Miss DeMolay." to Dc chosen for many nominations by members; the annual dinner. dance Of theUpic0 club ct Hotel Elton, to Do hold with the Coronas club in the main bsll. room, with Paui Puzzo ifl charge of arTangementS; the Hotel Eiton'e af1' nuaI dinner. dance in the now Coop CT room.
 And, the party by members Of the Civic Theater Of Waterbury at the Copper Kettle, with Mrs. Lester Manning in charge Of afrangeInen1, aided by Miss Jean Engelke. Mrs Bonnet Bronson, J. Freeman Concy Edward Kirschbaufn and Andrew Monagan; the annual Hcgmanay party of the Waterbury Burns club at YoresterS hail, where Andrew Wyile will have chaFge Of . Scotch program, songs and dances; three iodgeg of odd Fellows, Townsend, Nosahogan and Winouah Rebekah: joln for the annual program ct odd Teiiows' hail.
 Turn VereIn
 And. members Of the Turn verein club viii hold annual festivities at Tufn bail. with Herman Mueller in charge of arFangemente; the Oon" cordja Singing society will hold si'n- far festivities ct Concordie hall; Lord Kitchener post ,Brltish War Veterang' association, VIII hold 2 dance ct the post quarters; and Hawthorne lodge, Sons Of St. deorge. and Pride of Hawthorne iodge. Daughters Of St. George. will hold . similar program at christ
 N,indreds of private parties gre l planned and many Waterburiasis gre
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30

of Social Relations" The Technique of Social Progress" Personality and the Family" and Living Religion" He wrote one of the chapters in the report of President Hoover's com mittee studying social trends. Early next year his new book. "Skeptic's Quest" will be published.
 Because of the subject on which he will speak, many are planning to attend. Each member may invite a guest but there will be no guest fee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30

Waterhury's thousands will turn the most Important page of the years calendar tomorrow night; with optimism that lDS0 will bring normal business; with relief that the attack on c United States war weasel in the Fart East dld not re- suit in war.
 eerious thoughts will not be up. permost, however, as the reveler ieglon throngs the numerous parties, taverns,, hotel, toasting the fiedlg- ling year under legal sponsorship
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
CANADIAN LEGION

Plans for the New Years party were completed ct . joint meeting fast night of the Canadian Legion and the auxiliary and members were urged to make their reservations at once. The annual fete will be held at the rooms, 100 Bank street to- morrow night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
ICE MAN MODERN, roo

Clevoland-(Up)-The housewife who has an icebox need no longer run after the map when the iceman visits. The 1897 model iceman has c drip-proof carrier tray that doesn't leave . trail of water across the kitchen iinoieuni,