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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02
NON-ExISTENT BENEFITS"

A federal official recently spoke of
the benefits to the industry of federal
control of the electric light and power COM
panies-and cited as an example the fact
that in 1897 the industry's gross revenues
were the highest in history
This is the sort of misleading thing
that has been all too prevalent in recent
years. 1t is true that in 1886 the industry's
gross earnings were big-but, more import
ant, the industrys net earnings, which are
the only true barometer of solvencyy and
prosperity, did not show, as was inferred,
a similar increase. .s.44ggAuY4 t4hgE
In 1880, the industry crossed $780,
000-and its net revenue was 1925. 000,-
O0O In 1888, it crossed $1,998, 900, OOO-
and its net was S405, 100000. In 1886 it
crossed $2,336, 900, OO0-and its net was
$474 100000, substantially less than in
1880.
AS Charles w. Kellogg, president of
the Edison Electric Institute, points out,
it is difficult to see how the government is
benefiting the utilities when it spends mil
lions to subsidize public plants to compete
with them; taxes them to the hilt, while ex-
empting Federal and municipal plants from
taxation; establishes punitive regulations,
such as the holding company death sem
tence" law, and, while insisting that priv
ate utilities be regulated stringently by it.
self and the states, makes its own electric
projects immune from regulation
The utility industry is one of the most
progressive in the country, and it has given
the American people the best and cheapest
power service in the world. Yet it is the
pet target of the politicians. That is the
truth of the NATTER and no amount of talk
about non-existent benefits" can change
it.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02
ANTI-LYNCHING BILL NO CURE

Judge Lynch after his own ruthless
code, usurps the functions of prosecutor
and Judge, jury and executioner; he knows
no law and recognizes no authority save to
defy them Men, becoming infected with
temporary beastical insanity and blood
madness, rush to the kill. Lynchings bring
disgrace upon outraged civilization and
shame to Christian communities.
But Federal restraint in the form of
Federal meddling with the police powers
of the States to the extent and manner pre-
scribed in the pending antilynching bill,
would only mean another law for lynchers
and mobsters to violate, and would not ac-
complish the results intended. The Govern
ment cannot legislate sanity and reason in
to minds and hearts of men gone mad.
While the crime of lynching occupies
an inglorious page in American history, it
does not rival in degree of infamy the low
cunning of few demagogs, alias honest
men, who seek to arouse and use racial
hatred and sectionalism as stalking horses
for Negro votes. On the other hand, many
sincere men and women support the meas
ure solely on the premise that any move
for curbing mob violence is better than no
effort.
Why have Uncle Sam arrogate the
role of policeman for the States own priv
ate back alleys According to Floridas
Senator Pepper, There is plenty to talk
about and there is plenty to do instead of
wasting our time on something that is not
one of the major problems of American
public life'
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02
DEATH PARKED ON THE HIGHWAY

In the last thirty days. twelve people
have been killed by running into parked
trucks and automobiles, stated Burton H.
Schoopf, chairman of the Florida Safety
Council, today
Il wish it were possible" continued
Schoopf, 'for the county commissioners of
each county to give their sheriff some pa
trolmen to require drivers who persist in
parking their cars on the highway, against
the law without lights, sufficient man-pow-
er to arrest every violator."
When the records show that 400 acct
dents have occurred in the last thirty days.
due to this practice which caused twelve
deaths. it is high time that some acton be
taken to conserve human life from This type
of reeklessness.
Drivers continue to drive their cars with
glazing headlights, concluded Schoopf.
which caused three fatalities during the
past month. Certainly the records prove
that it is time for drivers who are respon-
sible for accidents. to cooperate with the
law-abiding citizens who keep their cars in
good shape and have good lights.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02
KEY WEST IN DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here Just Ten Years Ago Today As Taken
From The Files OF The Citizen

The county's third ferry should
be ready for launching in about
two weeks time. This announce
ment was made at meeting of
the county commissioners last
night, when communication
from George Gibbs, head of the
Construction company of Jackson
vile was read. Mr.. Gibbs is now
in the city and came to the meet
ing at a late hour, and confirm
ed the statement made in the
company's letter. All three of the
ferries will undoubtedly be ready
for delivery on the dates specified
in the contract he has with the
county, Mr.. Gibbs told the COM
missioners. There were some
changes necessary in the metal
used in the construction of the
vessels, when it was optional with
the builder whether he would use
steel or bronze completion of the
vessels it would have delayed de-
livery go days or more.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

1t is said that the Miami Tribune was
losing about $4,000 a week. and undoubt-
eddy that had something to do with the sale
of the paper TO the owners of the Miami
Herald. But, as this column has so often
pointed out. never in the history of news
paperdom in the United States has a
spite paper ever been known to succeed.
Key West. too. has had its spite papers. the
most recent being the late and unlamented
Morning Call. started By Mr.. Aubuchon
because the publisher Of The Citizen would
not support him in crooked" scheme TO
defraud the city. Spite papers flourish
briefly. then ANONYMOUSLY bow to the IN
evitable.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

The committee representing the
Presbyterian church in the Red
Cross membership drive, was the
first to return with funds repre-
senting their part of the collec-
ton yesterday. The committee
turned up at Red Cross headquaf-
tiers with $27.80. Having finished
most of the territory on Simon
ton street, assigned to them, the
committee members were essign
ed to a section of District No. 10
and were to work that this after
noon. The Woman's Club com
mittee which worked a portion of
District 10, reported later with
$51.50. The show which was pre-
scented by the culored theatrical
company last night, will net about
5000, it is estimated. Complete
check of sales of tickets indicates
the gross will run around $3.50,
with an expense of only SIS for
staging the show.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02
Beware Coughs
from common colds
That Hang On

no matter how many medicines
yuo have tried Tor yosar cough, chest
cod. or bronchial irritation, you can
Re& reaief now with CreomulsiUl.
Serious trouble may be breAing and
yu1 cannot afford 20 take q chance
WIN any remedy less potent than
CreomulSion, which goes right TO
TIE seaeCf the trouble ard aids ma
ture 70 soothe and heal the inflamed
mucous membranes and % loosen
and expel the germ-laden phlexm.
Even II other remedies have failed.
don't - discouraged. Try Crsomul-
SION Your druggist Is authorised 20
refund yUIr money II yUu are not
thoroughly satisfied with the benz
hts obtained from, the very nrst
bottle. CreosnuiSinn Is one w0rgt-not
two and Il has No hyphen IN IA
Ask Ter Is plainly, see that the naEne
On TIE bottle Is Crcumalxfurl, ana
youn get Tire genuine product and
the Feaief you want. lAdT1
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

The Young Giants, newly-form-
ed baseball team, yesterday after
noon whipped a team of picked
players at the coast guard dia-
mond. The game featured the
playing of Cyril Griffin, whose
playing was declared to be fault
less One of his run shoppers was
snatching with one hand a terrif-
&c drive which was headed for safe
territory, and his long drive over
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

: Charles j. Peat was last night
elected commander of B. H. Nc
Gala Camp, u. S. w. ", at the
annual election of the organiza-
ton. Other officers elected were:
Senior Vice Commander w. H.
Trout; Junior Vice Commander,
John Weber; Officer of the Day,
James Russell; Officer of the
Guard, Arthur J. Stewart: Chap
lain. George Fox; Surgeon. DR.. @.
M. Guiteras.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

Always it is the spirit that counts
Even in looking for job much depends
upon whether it is sought after in a despon-
dent or in hopeful and cheerful spirit
as can be mustered. Looking for job and
praying to Heaven you won't find one, is
not the spirit thai brings success.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

According to the evolutionary theory,
the divergence between man and lis near.
est living relative, the gorilla. MIST have
occurred not less than million " ears ago!
However, five observe some Of TIL human
species today we can discern but little pro-
gress in all those millions of years
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02
what IS the meaning Of the wor!

W IIdV ~ tIFV HIVaIlITE OF EIIe WOEW
"smorgasbord' Housewife. 1t is a
Swedish word meaning hors d'oeuvres.--
Richmond News Dispatch. Yes, yes, and
what is the meaning of "hofs d'oeuvres"
p. +. B. 1t means "out of something,
probably a can or maybe luck.-Fort My
ers News-Press. Since "hors d'oeuvres'
literally means "out of the works, it seems
that "hash" is an appropriate translation
for what the cook eoncOcts.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

War is beautiful" says v. Mussolini.
Page General Sherman" says the Tampa
Tribune. Vittorio is now riding "high,
wide and handsome, y but if he stays in the
game long enough he will change his tune
and know that Sherman was right, after
ALL
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

The main reason why the public school
system has the support of taxpayers is be-
cause, in the past, an education has been
an economic asset to the community
through the individual.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

1832-John Carbutt. Chicago
and Philadelphia pioneer in
photography, born in England.
Died in Philadelphia, July 20,
1905.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

1919 - Pres. Wilson'S special
message to Congress urging re-
duction in taxes, measures to curb
the Reds, and the characterization
of industry.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

1823-Pres. Monroe's message to
Congress which enunciated for
the first time what was to be-
come historic as the Monroe Doc
trine." AT the time there was
good grounds for the belief sew
eral European countries were
planning to grab off some slice of
the New World for themselves.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

In publishing the list of jurors
for criminal court this week the
name of Charles Tiff was used in
error. The name should have been
Joe Tiff. The Citizen was misin-
formed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

lSl6-Mary Mortimer, pioneer
in the higher education of women,
first head of the Milwaukee Col
lege, born in England. Died July
IA, 1877.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

George F. Archer, scoutmaster
Of Boy Scout Troop 5, has tender
ed his resignation as leader of the
organization. He gave as hissrea-
son the numerous other duties i'm
cumbent upon him at this time,
which prevents his devoting to
scout work the time he feels it
deserves.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

The Miami Tribune, sef-confessed
THE South's Smartest Newspaper, has
yielded to the Miami Herald. Not so smart
after all.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

184O-Franklin L. Pope, noted
electrician, inventor and electrical
writer of his day. born at Great
harrington, Mass. Died there,
Oct. Is, 1895.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

Editorial Comment: Chicago's
Lady Godiva show didn't amount
to such an awful lot after all. The
gal didn't ride a horse and she
wasn't naked. Outside OF that,
though, it was a perfect produc-
tion..
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

1825-Edwin H. Filter, Phila-
delphia's noted business men and
oordage manufacturer, born there.
Died May 81, 1896.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

1760-John Breckenridge, Ken
tucky's statesman, u. S. senator
and encouragement, born near
Staunton, Va. Died Dec. Il, 1906.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES

1876 - Robert Montgomery,
who fell leading the American at
tack on Quebec in the Revolution
airy War, born in Ireland. Died
Dec. 81, IT'S.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

1929-Ford workers begin work
ing at minimum daily wage OF
$500 instead of $500.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

selling more tickets than any 9TH
er class in school for the last foot
ball game.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02
'oeSsesSes0sSeooeseSesSes
Today In History
Observation-Disclosures

1762-Touro Synagogue, New
port, r. l., oldest Jewish house of
worship in country, dedicated.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

l9l8-The American Army OF
Occupation, in full war equip
ment, marched on to Germany.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

1823-Erastus Wells, who built
n st. Louis the first street car
line west of the Mississippi, born
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

, 1859-Johh Brown, famed aboli-
zionist, hanged.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

at Sackett's Harbor, N. Y. Died in
st. Louis, Oct. 2, 1893.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

Now that we have old age security, we
don't have to worry when we get old only
until the time we reach old age.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

Save little of thy income and thy hide-bound
pocket will soon begin to thrive and thou wilt
never cry again with empty stomach; neither
will creditors insult thee nor want Cypress, nor
hunger bite, nor will nakedness freeze thee. The
whole hemisphere will shine brighter, and
pleasure spring up in every corner of thy heart
Benjamin Franklin.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

Fort Lauderdale entrance light
ed bell buoy and the Caloosa gas
and bell buoy, both recently re-
ported extinguished, will be re-
lighted as soon as practicable.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

Senior B Glass of the High
School are holding a picnic this
at the Athletic Club.
This class won the half-holiday by
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-12-02

into left field which resulted inla!
home run. The score was 9 to 5,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-07-01
Dining Abroad
AT Home
A Touch Of Gay South
America

Though dish itself may not be
gay, still, if we know it comes
from a gay and colorful country
and is tempting and delicious, we
rather fall into the spirit of the
place from which the dish origi-
mated. We generally think Of South
America in terms of much music
and dancing and rather hot food,
but here is one dish that will some
what change that idea of hot food.
Of course, it's highly seasoned but
for garlic Iovers!!
This recipe is for good bass and
is made thusly: Put one cup Of
olive oil, two sliced onions, two
sliced green peppers, in wide fish
pan and fry. When done add four
cloves of chopped garlic and let it
set in the hot oil for a second;
then add a pint of claret, one dozen
sliced fresh mushrooms, six peeled
and sliced tomatoes and one half
can of sliced pimentos. Bring to
boil, and then add five pounds of
striped bass cut in slices two
inches thick. Season with salt, pep
per and little paprixa; cover and
simmer for thirty minutes. Take
eight slices of bread and fry in
either melted butter or hot olive
oil. Rub the fried bread with
piece of garlic, lay on deep plat
ter, put the fish on top of the
toast, pour sauce over all and gar
nish with chopped parsley.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-07-01
Calls Foot Jelly

AS the first course of a meal
stimulates or completely ruins the
meal, something a little special
and novel will help. Goodness
knows that calf's foot jelly isn't
exactly unusual or unheard of but
it is novel served in home, and
will make fine starter for
luncheon or dinner.
CALF'S FOOT JELLY
4 calf's feet, / onion, 1 carrot, 1
piece celery, Glove, / bay leaf,
1 ,sprig thyme;
1 spoonful whole black peppers,
l gallon water, 1 quart white wine,
small handful salt, 6 egg whites.
Parboil the calf's feet; allow to
cool; put back in pot with the
vegetables and spices. Boil until
the feet are soft. Then strain the
broth, let it stand for a couple
of minutes, and then remove all
the fat from the top. Put a spoon
full of the broth on plate and set
on ice. If it sets too hard add a
little water, if it is too soft boil
down until it is thick enough to
set. Then put the egg whites in a
bowl, beat and add slowly to the
broth, put on a slow fire and bring
to the boiling point. Then clari-
fy the broth. Then strain and set
to cool. This may be used as an
entree a SCUM or a salad.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-07-01
Putting Up" Pears

If one could read the innermost
thoughts of the clever and exper-
fenced housewife as she surveys
the richly laden vegetable stands
they would probably find her
thoughts on the coming winter
rather than tomorrow's breakfast
table. And here is what she will
probably do when pears have reach
ed bottom prices for the season:
CANNED PEARS
Peel, halve and core ten pounds
of pears. Put in a pot with five
pounds of graduated sugar, one
sliced lemon, one teaspoon ground
cinnamon, a little grated nutmeg
and a small piece of ginger root.
Tie the cinnamon and nutmeg
loosely in a piece of gauze. Cook
all together until the pears turn
pink. Put in jars and seal while
still hot.
PRESERVED PEARS
Peel, halve, and remove the
cores from Bartlett or Sickle
pears. Allow one pound of sugar to
each pound of fruit. Put the sugar
on to melt, with a few spoonfuls Of
water. Stick Glove in each piece
OF fruit, and boil in the sugar un-
til thoroughly done. Put the fruit
in glass jars, cover with the syrup
and seal.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-07-01
LILLY WHITES
DROP BISCUITS

Dear Miss Wilma:
Oh all de breds All makes All
jes did git started maxim dis one
an All sure does like it fine. One OBJ
de sisters in de lodge what works
in Maryland now sent it to me. It's
written up kinda funny like but
you'll maybe be able to reed it. !
guesses her madam done writ it
70 her.
Well, it goes on to say dat 70
mixes and Sits two cups OBJ flour
and four teaspoons OBJ bakin powd-
er and one-haif teaspoon OBJ salt an
den you cuts in (ah guess it means
wit nife but All still uses ma
hands) two tablespoons OBJ short
ening an den add jes enuf water
or milk SO de mixture will drop off
a spoon. Drop in muffin tins and
bake dem in a hot oven from
twelve to fifteen minutes. Hopin
you is de same,
Your humble servant
LILLY WHITE
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-07-01

To Burn Midnight Oil''
To ''burn the midnight OIL" usu-
ally refers to working late into the
night.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-07-01
Quick And Easy Dishes
More Eggs

You know the saying "there will
come time" with usually tsc,
tsc, before it, and how true. Near
ly every one has been caught at
some time or the other with "noth-
ing in the house." Well that's al
ways little untrue because there
is rarely household of moderate
means that doesn't have a few
things stored away. If not enough,
there is usually the corner store
where one can get supplies in a
hurry. And when the supplies are
supplied here is what to do with
them:
POACHED EGGS WITH
TOMATOES AND MUSHROOMS
6 eggs
3 large tomatoes
IN pounds chopped mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
" tablespoon chopped parsley
" tablespoon flour
/ cup bouillon Or cream
salt and pepper
Slice and fry the tomatoes. boil
the mushrooms in the bouillon or
cream for minute or so. Drain
off and fry in butter. Stir in, flour,
parsley, salt and pepper. Pour
bouillon over it. Poach the eggs.
Put the slices of tomatoes on a
platter. On some put the poached
eggs and on others the mushrooms.
Food is more apt to tempt the
appetite if it pleases the eye, and
SO a dish should be presented that
is attractive in appearance.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-07-01

Worry Minds Great Enemy
The minds worst enemy, second
only to bacteria as enemies Of the
body, is worry.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-07-01

Meaning of Poetry to Shelley
To the poet Shelley, poetry was
the record Of the best and happiest
moments of the happiest and best
minds.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-07-01

New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical garden
consists of 400 acres of land in the
northern and western parts of Bronx
park.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-07-01

The way to make good soup is to
use plenty of meat in proportion
to the water.
Evening star., 1937-11-30
Crop Control AppeaI
Magnanimous Provisions of Generous Government
for Adjusting Wrongs Under Bill

Besides, on his third apeal, the
farmer must employ a lawyf. say
he must, because this appeals to the
Federal courts, and few o.us know
how to 60 into court as Z plaintiff
without hiring a lawyer
quote from the bill: The petit
Ifarmer1 may, within Is days
-" file bill in equity ahinst the
Secretary lof Agricultural as de-
fendant in the United state District
Court.
Suing the United States 5 a pre-
tentious undertaking. Butthe crop
control bill generously pemits the
farmer to do it. quote from the
bill:
THE bill Of complaint insuch pro-
ceeding may be served by delivering
copy thereof to the secetary [of
Agricultural or to any perpn
who may have been authoried by the
Secretary to accept Servicepf such
bill"
Now the farmer is in cou,, with all
the power of the United 4ates and
all the legal talent at its command
arrayed against him. Still be farmer
is in luck, compared to wat might
have been. If the court measure
which President Roosevelt wanted
had been enacted, speol rowing
judge could have Leen assined to try
this case. As it is, the farnr will get
fair break from whatels Federal
Judge happens to be sittiE in the
district.
How soon the SIT will beieard by
the court no one can say The crop
control bill merely says ths "at the
earliest convenient time he court
shall hear and determine se case"
But when is the earliest onverient
time? Courts are busy nd COM
monty have crowded docket There
will be other cases hat were lied prior
to the farmers suit Som OF the
other cases may seem to tn court to
be prior In importance to a sit to de-
termine whether Fan le" Jan Jones
shall be allowed to plant leacres of
wheat instead of eight. Besies, courts
are sometimes not in sessio during
Summer months.
Meantime, sun and moon lay. have
been so thoughtless as to Hglect to
stand still. The farmer VIII wanted
to plant two more acres Of yheat in
April may receive the court decision
giving him the right in Oober, in
which month the two acres aould be
reaped.
Copyright, 1879