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The Washington times., 1938-08-30
Mrs. TrOWbridge,
Mrs. Underwood
Are HOnOred
By MARY PADGETT

A mother and daughter have
been appointed to direct the
work of the Department of Fine
Arts of the District of Columbia
Federation of Women's Clubs
during the coming three-year ad.
ministration of Mrs. Ernest
Humphrey Daniel. president.
Mrs. Miles Trowbridge, an
artist, is the chairman of the de-
partment, and her mother, Mrs.
James H. Underwood, a poet,
will serve as the vice chairman.
Mrs. Trowbridge and her mother
have been actively and closely
associated in club work for a
number of years.
In the Fine Arts Department
there are six divisionS-muSic,
literature, drama, poetry, Bible
and art. Mrs. Trowbridge Is
selecting chairmen and members
of these groups, each of which
has definite program of its
own. A careful selection Of
women having an appreciation
and understanding of the fedora
tion's endeavorS in artistic lines
is being made by Mrs. Trow-
bridge for members Of her de-
partment.
PAINTINGS PRIZE WINNERS
Mrs. Trowbridge has been &C.
tive in club work here since
1925. She served as chairman
of the art division last year for
the federation. She is past record
ing secretary Of the Sunshine
and Community Society. She
Is active in the Entire Nous Club
and the Chevy Chase Women's
Club. She was in charge of an
art exhibit sponsored by the
Chevy Chase club two years ago.
Several Of her works have been
prize winners. Her painting,
winter in Rock Creek Park"
which was the winner in the Dis
trict Federation's Penny Art
Fund contest two years ago, is
hanging in the General Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs headquar-
ters. Another of her paintings
won the Penny Art Fund prize
three years ago in Maryland.
Mrs. Trowbridge was also chair
man of the poster contest Spon-
sored last year by the federated
clubs here.
Mrs. Trowbridge maintains a
studio in her home to work at
her art. She gave up her inter-
est in a musical career to devote
more time to painting. She
studied piano with the American
Conservatory of Music in Chi
cago and also studied at the Chi
cago Art Institute.
The Washington times., 1938-08-30

BachFach Photo
PLANNING-Miss Mary
Ellen Dashiell (top), presi-
dent Of the Washington
Story League, and Mrs.
Helen Orr Watson (below),
writer, both are busy with
preparations for the ninth
annual convention of the
National Story League, at
the Washington Hotel, be-
ginning tomorrow. Mrs.
Watson, author of Chan.
co." the story of the HON.
ing Pigeon, will preside at
an Authors Luncheon"
Friday,
The Washington times., 1938-08-30

A new suite-just come in as
part Of our fall stock-placed
on sale to give you another
real valuel Oriental matched
wood w Glnut veneers-'
stresmlined hardwareI Finest
constructionl
Evening star., 1938-10-09

Make new two piece runabout like this You can
looking trim and smart because the lines
are so good, and you it with many sets of
accessories H3327 designed for sizes H. a.
16 49, 20 IA requires 2s yards
of So inch fabric with short sleeves.
Evening star., 1938-10-09

Classic shirtWaist styling con-
tinues in high favor for the
seasons neutral = toned wool
frocks. This smartly buttoned
version is very easy to make
The styling is basically simple
with fiatteringly slender one
piece lines. Pattern No. H-3328
Is designed for sizes IA, 16, l8,
20: 40 and AZ (32 to AZ bust)
Size 16 requires 3is yards of
S4-inch fabric with short sleeves,
3la wards with long.
Evening star., 1938-10-09

Go dancing in this gown. simple as it lovely and
hatterng Borrowed from oldaShOned
swrng skirt the neckne the romantic waist
simmng corselette dip in the front Send for Pattern No.
1927 designed for H. a. 16 8 20
requires 4A yards material full length
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28
MEMORIAL DAY

The beautiful custom of setting aside
one day in the year for the decoration of
soldiers graves is said to have originated
in Petersburg, Va, where Memorial Day
was observed for the first time on June g.,
1865, i'm honor of Confederates who were
killed i'm battle there just one year be-
fore.
:, In 1868 the wife of General John A.
rI.Qganetthen commander of the G. A. r.,
to be i'm Petersburg on its Me-
mortal Day, and was so impressed with the
tributes of flowers and flags with which
the graves were decorated that she sug-
gested to the general that this be made a
national custom. General Logan accord
ingly issued an order to the c. A. r. that
every post of the Grand Army should hold
suitable exercises and decorate the graves
of their dead comrades with flowers" on
May 80 of each year.
The idea spread throughout the South,
also, and Confederate Memorial Day is
observed in various states on the following
dates; April &c in Alabama, Georgia,
Mississippi and Florida; May 10 in North
and South Carolina: the second Friday in
May in Tennessee. and June in Louisiana.
In the South the national Memorial Day of
May 80 is more generally observed since
the World War, the exercises being con-
Quoted by the American Legion.
At the national cemetery of Arlington.
near Washington, the grave of Americas
Unknown Soldier is decorated with special
ceremonies, usually participated in by the
President and other high officials. on Ne
mortal Day.
II is highly fitting that all citizens
should join in the observance of this most
beautiful and sacred of our national holi-
days.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28
REMODELLINC OF
HOTEL COMPLETED

Announcement comes this week
to The Citizen that the remodel
ling operations at the Over Sea
Hotel on Fleming street are about
completed. New plumbing, paint
ing and repairing work has been
progressing for the past six weeks
under the guidance of that hos
telry's new resident-owner-mana-
ger, L. S. Gruber.
New beds and mattresses have
been installed in the Overseas
and, in general, everything put in
readiness for the large influx of
tourists expected for the Celebra-
ton and for the summer and Fall
months coming up.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28
uee seessassAAsssasssssse
TOO LATE TO
CLASSIFY

Much after the manner of
Oman Hoover, who doesn't hesi-
tate to lead his men into battle
when the going gets tough, Comp
troller Jim Lee personally led
raid on tax-dodgers down in Dade
county a short time ago and as a
result has got himself a reputa-
ton on par with Simon Legree.
Ever since its passage the one
half of one percent gross receipts
tax has been in the hair of Flor
ida merchants. but most of them
have paid it under protest and
await another session of the leg
islature in the hone of its repeal.
In the meantime Jim Lee is
employed by the people to collect
the tax, and a flock of school
teachers are depending on this
Tor. their salary checks.
Jim's more or less direct methF
cd of cellectin' taxes is contrary
Ito. all the rules of the game, for
while all politicians agree that
taxes SHOULD be, paid few pf
'em would ever goiisoofar as to
actually try and Make some.
body pay 'em They usually
plead and beg and whimper for
a year or so and then wind up by
settlin' the account for a few
cents on the dollar, maxim the
guy who was dumb enough to
pay 'em a first-class sap. To JUS
tify their action they usually pic
ture a poor widow woman, all
tattered and torn, being forcibly
elected from her ramshackle
home.
Every Florida merchant able to
read or write has known all along
that he was obligated to collect
and pay TO the state one-half of
one percent of his gross receipts
and in the case of Dade county
SO percent of the merchants met
this obligation. Four percent ig-
nored the. comptroller's frequent
demands and warnings and insist
ed they wouldn't pay it. Jim Lee
Just happens to be the wrong guy
to talk that way to, and several
merchants, as a result, have been
forced to close their doors.
Dade county legislators and
other noble citizens are Mortified
and condemn Lee for his action.
They are dennandin' an extra ses-
sion of the legislature to repeal
this obnoxious law but seem TO
forget that SO percent of our mer-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28
STOP THIS DESTRUCTION

One of Key Vests greatest attractions
to visitors, and one that tends to draw the
largest number of tourists, are our fine
growth Of palm trees and other tropical
flora. Nowhere in the United States are so
many varieties of beautiful trees, Towering
plants and bushes to be found. They are
worth preserving and protecting. mar
Yet our public officials had done moth
ing to protect this beauty that kindly
nature has bestowed upon US. Palm trees
by the score are dying, as N. P. Connable
of Martello Towers pointed out in The
Citizen yesterday, of a combination of
blight and wanton destruction by boys and
men. Many small tropical plants are fall
irg beneath the hackings of misguided in
dividuals in clearing off their let's.
Mr. Connable's suggestions are worth
serious consideration: That the city CO.
operate with the State Plant Board in a
periodic survey of the flora of the island;
that every diseased tree be cut down and
destroyed and the healthy ones sprayed;
that the scavenger service regularly clear
the debris from beneath the trees to pre-
vent fires and to enhance the appearance
of ouEIstreets; that the police be instructed
ITO stopNandalism on all publicand private
7 9peFtY; that public opinion be aroused to
"a ney1Eespeet for civic decency.
Is aid Ofithese we think the latter is one of
ltIts1 mi ok nil
tions can unite in a campaign to instruct
householders i'm the care of the trees and
flora in their yards; Boy and Girl Scouts
can be employed in passing out leaflets
which, while urging Improvement in the
appearance of private properties, would
point out the need of protecting the trees
and plants; all citizens can report acts of
vandalism to the police and cause the ar
rest of the vandals destroying trees and
plants by set fires.
We think if the dollars and cents value
of the flora and trees is brought to the at
tention of the general public there will be
a greater effort toward protecting these
natural beauties and seeing that others do
not wantonly destroy one of our principal
bids for distinction in the list of American
cities. oaa
Official action usually follows public
opinion. Public opinion can be swayed in
this, as in all other matters, by an aroused
group of civic-minded individuals and
groups. They are earnestly urged not to
overlook the necessity of protecting our
tropical flora
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28
, ee@-Me@e @ssPees
A SUGGESTION
( ...elsSa1s1sc s.'s.~eee.sl

s@aasiSS 49, &c .s'ssAseeeee.
Study thSsHEes of the Fishermen,
Chosen by Christ from the sea;
The disciples had no education,
Yet were the pick from Galilee.
They received their learning from
Spirit
Even so should you and L
But the desire for worldly pleas
ureS
Makes us blind to gifts from the
sky.
Following the dictates of your
conscience
And observe the Golden Rule
These things are born within you,
Not acquired in any school.
Do not trespass, forgive all others,
Help them to understand
That only by following the Mas
ter
Can they reach the Promised
Land.
Rely on the Divine Intelligence
That surrounds you everywhere
in space.
St. Paul saws all things are ours,
Believe and reach that place
Where all is peaceful and happy,
After their labor on earth is done
So study the lives of the Fisher
men
That Christ gave a place in the
sun.
FRANK c. SCHNEIDER. (
651 William Street.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28
KEY WEST IN
DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here just 10 Years
Ago Today As Taken From
The Files of The Citizen

Arrangements which will make
voting in the third and fifth pre-
5cincts at least four times as fast,
as it. has been, in the past are
rapidly being completed With
more than 1900 voters in the
fifth precinct and nearly $500 in
the third there win be practically.
no chance of the number eyer be-
ing voted in the districts under
the regular system. Under the
plan which will be put in effect
June 5, however, voters will be
able to file past the ballot box
four or five times as fast as they
have been in the past. The regu-
lar registration books in each of
these precincts will be divided In
addition two type written lists
will be made of all voters names.
Both the names on the lists and
the registrations books will be
numbered from upwards for
each letter of the alphabet, the
number on each side of the names
on all three lists being the same.
The extra typewriter lists will
be sent to the polling places in
charge of two extra clerks When
/ a voter enters to cast his vote
he will be directed to one of the
extra clerks who will at once
point out The number, find the
name and voting will be made
easy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28
new RESTAURANT
OPENS UP HERE

Lovers of good food served in a
truly modern atmosphere will be
pleased to receive the announce
ment of the opening this week of
Key Vests newest restaurant
The Alibi, located in the Jeffer-
son Hotel building. The proprie-
tors of this establishment have
had long experience IN the res
taurant business which indicates
that service and food win be of
the best,
Breakfasts, luncheons and din
nerS are served at popular prices
and the menu is replete with all
kinds of delicious items--both
American and Spanish style. Sea
Foods, naturally, are an import
ant part of the bill of fare.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28
sPEcIAL NOTICE
THE KEY WEST CITIZEN

- HI D9NoqQfll Del
20 DIN WonI lon oh oW
WILL always s94E NE truth and, pEint,iI
without fear and without fayorYsTieverdb sn
afraid to attack wrong or to APPLAUD. right; :
always fight for progress; never be the lor+ /
gan OF the mouthpiece of any person, clique,
faction or class always do its utmost for the
public welfare; never tolerate corruption or
injustice; denounce vice and praise virtue
conncad good done by individual or organ
ization; tolerant of Others rights, views and
opinions; print only news that will elevate
and not contaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28

Chicago saloon-keepers are being reg
--ulated regarding the size OF the foamy cob
lar on : glass of beer. 1t appears that I'M
der deep cap of foam there are but or
ounces of drinkahle beer whereas the Gus
toners are paving for l6 ounce schooners
). In We olden days these trivials regulated
: s4haa.SalssaS bstt aovr nn1ar olr nav svSfar,
Of RECOMMENDATION. some government. i.
agency is going to step in 9nd ID the rer-
ulating.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28

A creditor of the city could levy on the
city hall but if he got judgment what
would he do with the building9 Perhaps
Is could rent il 10 the city eouncilmen for
their meetings.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28
MINISTERIAL ASSN,
WILL MEET MONDAY

There win be meeting of the
Ministerial Alliance held on Mon
day morning at 1890 o'clock at
the church school building of the
First Methodist Church for the
purpose of arranging the Sunday
program of the Overseas Highway
Celebration, according to an
nouncement made by o. c. How
ell, president of the organization.
A request is made for all men,
bers of the alliance to be in at
tendance.
chants have paid il and fail to ex-
plain how we are going to justify
collectin' from them if we turn
around and let the rebellious four
percent 60 untaxed. Returning a
million and a half to those who
have already paid might be fun
for the merchants but it would
be costly and darned inconvenient
to the state and the taxpayers.
Whether or not the law in
question is a good or bad piece
of legislation is beside the point,
for it nevertheless is the law and
should be enforced with equal
Justice on all alike. Governor
Cone might call a special session
of the legislature to accommodate
four percent who want to get out
of payin' a tax that 80 percent
have already paid. but somehow
We Just don't think he will. Nor
do We think Jim Lee viii become
undilp alarmed BY Me bowls of
seulpriss whom he finds -, his
~ With the second primary out OF
the way. the neSt thing in 6paer
rs the seleetIonof a Chairman 6f
the State Democratic Committee
and three estimable gentlemen
are seeking the post: Fred Kent
of Jacksonville. Tyn Cobb of Or
lando and Tiff" Turnbull of
Monticello.
The principal concern of Flor
ida democrats is the hope that the
Standard Bearer of the Demo-
cratic Party in Florida viii be a
man or woman in sympathy with
the aims and ambitions of the
President and this hope was evil
denced in the recent senatorial
election when an out and out
New-Dealer was given the back
ing of $4,000 democratic voters.
OF the three seeking the office,
two have appeared more or less
hukewarm as far as New Deal
aims and the President are con-
cerned. One alone, "Tif' Turn
bull, has a clean record for his
consistent and loyal support OF
the Chief Executive, and the New
Deal.
With the Juror and storm that
followed expressed opposition TO
the President by the late Chair
man Hodges still ringing in their
ears, it is probably that delegates
will think twice before they cast
their ballot.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28

due to pass through Key West
this evening from Havana en-
route to Geneva. Members of the
party include the doctors son, a
daughter-in-law, grandson. secre-
tary and nurse. Cuban Consul
Jotge Ponce will meet the party
upon arrival and extend the hon
ors of the port.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28

The 100 large arrow shaped
signboards ordered by the local
Chamber of Commerce have ar
rived. The lettering is done in
black on an orange ground and
can be read at considerable dis
lance. G4
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28

s The wise or just man or woman is not
the one most conscious of his or her wisdom
or justice; Just as the healthy person thinks
lite about his health
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28

Father Coughlin wants Congress to
print the money that il is now taking from
the pockets OF the taxpayers and spending
so lavishly.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28
T0DAY'S COMMON
ERROR
Douche is pronounced
doosh: not dowsh.
I E S T Y o u r
KIN o w L E ID G E
Can you answer seven OF these
test .questionsa GifTutn ioAoo
10 10 Page A for1fhe answers teot'

-
i. what San IS eaf6oiaetA2, I 5sd
q with what ball "ellB does
8" Lefty Gomez play
81 Of What country is Kabul the
y ""ii capital?
"a. Does Soviet Russia have the
same calendar as the Unit
ed States?
S. What is chilblains?
6. What is the shortest verse in
the Bible?
7. For what government agency
do the initials USHA
stand? ~
8. What is ornithology?
8. What is the title of a student
undergoing the course at
the U. S. Naval Academy?
10. Can a person be citizen of
a state of the U. S., with
out being an American
citizen?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28

Soviet seeks world supremacy
in chemical output; industry cali
ed on to spur production.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28

Some people have their pictures taken,
because they flatter them.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28

The League of Nations undertakes to
No wonder whales are becoming scarce.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28

It's great thing to be thankful for
your lot-even il it isn't such lot
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED By THE CITIZEN

4 /. Water and Sewerage.
2 Comprehensive City Plan tzoning).
3 Hotels and Apartments.
4 Bathing Pavilion
5. Airports- and Sea.
6. Consolidation of County and City
Governments.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28

Many great achievements in life are
built upon faith. even when circumstances
encourage doubts
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28

Advocates of economy in government
usually have pet activities and expendi-
lures that they consider necessary.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28

Oddly enough, the reckless drivers
CARTS likely to last him lifetime.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28

Exemption of homes from tax
alton, quarterly payment of taxes,
child welfare, mothers pensions
federate veterans were some of
and increased pensions for con-
the things advocated by State
Senator John S. Taylor, of Largo,
candidate for governor, at his
speech made at Bayview Park last
night. The movement for legal
gambling in Florida was scath-
ingly denounced by the speaker.
IF tourists want to pass by Flori-
da and go to Cut for their gamb-
ling, let them go. Florida can get
along better without them"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28

Sidney j. Cats, candidate for
governor, will speak from the
same platform as will Ruth Bry-
an Owen, candidate for congress
on Thursday night. Mr.. Cats
made the appointment nearly
two weeks ago, but it had not
been definitely known that the
speaker would arrive until word
was received yesterday. In the
meantime, Mrs. Owen had made
arrangements, hence they will
both appear ON the same plat
form. The crowd which will greet
the speakers will be much the
largest that has appeared at any
political gathering this year. Mrs.
Owen has never made political
speech before this and she, alone,
would attract a large crowd. Mr.
Cats, because of the position he
holds in the gubernatorial race
and his announced position on the
question of the bridges, will at
tract an equally large crowd, his
friends believe.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28

Every intelligent reader should be
able to differentiate between matters of
opinion and statements of fact.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28

Editorial comment: Senator
Trammell says that Key West is
assured new federal building
out of the $20O,000,O00 public
building appropriation already
voted. This is not only good news
to Key Westers, but news of the
very best sort.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28

- Law obedience is a popular topic now
tadays 5 people aneuery found of recemo'
-. auo2 9ft ri
Ihehulilb " 70 olInsis. SIC yfIsq ahi io s1o,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28

Atlas Is p sasaed 80 ss ssA saR 18th be
scan't even carry award
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-05-28

Ferry Henry M. Flagler arriv-
ing last night from Havana
brought two carloads of sugar,
three carloads of bone and other
freight. The other part of the
shipment was made up of empty
freight cars which are nov in
use conveying pineapple from
Cuba to the American markets.
DR.. Antonio Sanchez de Busta-
mente, Cuban member of the
.r,,r4 81 Unconventional i,,ctin.. ir
The Washington times., 1938-06-11
MOVE TO PROBE
WPA VOTE USE
FACES BATTLE
Barley, Up in Fall,
Doubts Need

I.N.SO A battle was being
waged behind Senate scenes to-
day to prevent sidetracking Of the
Tydings resolution for a senatorial
investigation of charges the Works
Progress Administration is being
used to influence elections.
The resolution, introduced by
Senator Millard Tydings CD OF
Maryland on behalf of nine other
Democratic Senators, would have
Vice President Garner appoint a
committee of three Senators to
investigate complaints Of relief
in politics" during this years sena-
torial elections.
Senator Barkley Of Kentucky,
Democratic Senate leader, who is
up for reelection, with Governor
A. B. Happy Chandler opposing
him, said he doubted the THydlngs
resolution is necessary"
Senator James F.. Byrnes CD Of
South Carolina. chairman of the
Audit and Control Committee, to
which the Tydings resolution was
referred, was believed to hold the
deciding vote on whether the
measure shall be reported to the
Senate,