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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19
KEEP KEY WEST ON THE MAP

Key West is proud of her name. No
other city in the world is so named. 1t is
Il distinctive name that has been noted on
maps circulated in every nook and corner
of the globe long before the majority of
other Florida cities came into existence.
Mention Key West anywhere and folks
Immediately know whereof you speak.
Americas soutnernmost city that COM
mands the gateway to the Gulf of Mexico
Key West! aa2
~ So it is but natural for Key Westers
to want to preserve the name of their city
and to keep it, on the map. They know
that now it is definitely slated on every
road map issued by every tour, travel and
automobile agency. 1t is the end of Fed
eral Route No. 1-or rather, the starting
point of national highway that extends
to the northern tip of Maine. The COM
pletion of the road bridges from the main
land insured that designation
Discussion of name for the Overseas
Highway linking Key West with the main
land has been rife for some weeks. 1t has
been a matter of comment in these columns.
Many names have been suggested. 1t seems
to be the general desire to have the high
way so distinctivly named it can be mis-
taken for none other.
That being the case, why not have the
new name include the only distinctive word
available-"Key West? 1t is mot so i'm
portant what word or words should pre-
cede or follow the words key West, but
it is important to designate it as the Key
West highway.
However, and regardless of our
opinion, or of the opinion of other news
papers and cities, the final decision in
naming the highway is one that rightfully
belongs to the Overseas Road and Toll
Bridge Commission. We believe the MEM
bers of that commission are competent to
handle this matter. but we feel that they
should listen to the voices of the public
which are vitality interested in this mat
ter.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19
A SAFETY PLEDGE

Safety organizations throughout the
country have long made appeals to motor
lists in an effort to promote the habit of
careful driving, to the end that the APP
palling loss of life through preventable ac-
cident may be reduced
Unfortunately, these appeals seem to
fall upon deaf ears, as the 1887 record of
fatalities and injuries in automobile acci-
dents reached new high figures. Still, the
effort for safety must go on, in the hope
that some good may result
A recent pamphlet contains this
pledge, to which every motorist might
well subscribe:
l. will obey all the rules of safe
driving all of the time.
2. / will deny the use of my car to
anyone who forgets even part of those
rules part of the time
3. / will set an example of highway
courtesy
A. will uphold the authorities. as
they endeavor to protect life and property
from the Incompetent and careless.
5. will aid in arousing public
-opinion%to The Speint where IL will INSIST
that something effective be done imme-
diately to stop this slaughter on our
streets and highways.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19
WEATHER CONDITIONS

Pressure is still relatively high
over the southeastern portion of
the country, and moderate high
pressure area overspreads far
northwestern districts; while
pressure is low from the northern
Plains States eastward over the
North and Middle Atlantic
States, and southwark to the
Mexican border, with a center of
considerable intensity over the
Lake Superior region. Rain has
occurred during the last "a hours
over the northeastern portion Of
the country and as far south as
northern Georgia, being heavy in
southern New York State, There
has also been light to moderate
rain on the west Gulf coast, light
rain in the Lake Superior region
and far Northwest and light
showers on the FloRigia sasRGs.
Temperatures continue above
normal throughout the country.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19
SHALL WE WISH FOR PEACE?

We confess that those who advise
Americans to join in drive for world
peace intrigue US very much.
The desire for peace burns in the
heart of the average man and woman of
this country. The wish for peace Surges
nightly but we cannot follow the reason
ing of those who believe that We can
have world peace five wish for it hard
enough and long enough i
Nothing swoulds compose our thoughts
about international asfshS9mors than the
ability TO believe that Hitler. MusSohni
and the Japanese rulers desire peace as a
fundamental state. Nothing would tend
to make more certain our faith in peace
than the belief that the peoples of Ger
many. Italy and Japan believe that peace
is a goal 10 seek
There is no evidence that Hitler Mus
Solni or the Japanese rulers want peace
aud nothing 10 lead US TO believe that the
people In these countries are against the
power politics now being applied to world
ssgaiFs 90 that they shrink from the threat
war which their leaN ers seem willing 10
risk.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19
WHO KNOWS?
(see The Answers" on Page q

lSee The Answers on Page 81
/. Do men or women spend
more for clothes?
9 How much has the RFC
loaned TO hanks7
g. How many young people
look for their first jobs each
year?
1. What is the national debt?
S. How many CcC camps are
in operation?
8. What is the appropriation
for the Army and Navy
Z. How high is the Washing
ton Monument?
8. How does present business
activity compare with last sum-
mer9
g. When win the Philippines
achieve Independence?
10. What is the average income
Of business and professional
nlen7
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19
WEATHER FORECAST

Till 7:30 p. m. Wednesday,
Key West and Vicinity: Fair
tonight; Wednesday partly
cloudy; continued mild tempera-
ture; gentle to moderate south
east and south winds.
Florida: Generally fair to-
night; Wednesday partly cloudy;
continued mild temperature. !.
Jacksonville to Florida Straits
and East Gulf: Light to mod
crate southeast and south winds,
and fair to partly overcast wealth
er tonight and Wednesday
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

Secretary Ickes doesn't want to sell
helium gas to Germany unless he gets
guarantees that it will lot be used against
us in ease of war. What would guarantees
il given amount to then--a mere scrap of
paper. as former German chancellor
once characterized a solemnly made treaty.
Let that big gas bag in Germany close his
trap. and then he won't need SO much gas.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

Is a tomato vegetable or fruit?
it is fruit. though there is no well-drawE
distinction between vegetables and fruit /:
and-So either by any definition will taste
as well. However. tomato thrown
thrown against durable object and land
ing with squish or u squosh. as you pre-
a ness
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

Tampa folks are sympathizers of the
Reds: but although the Reds have been
trying for long time to make their mark
ia the United States their efforts have
been frai.less. Tampa propaganda win
not eaaags the attitude Of the people to-
weird the Reds. Tampa. like Key West,
is-sA American city. peaplea with Amer
lean citizens, and il It's leaning i toward
the-RedS we have nothiEs hut pity fer he
key West prefers the Cards.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

The Monroe County Democra-
tic Executive Committee will hold
a meeting tomorrow afternoon at
4:30 o'clock in the county court
room. The committee is compOS-
ed of David 2. Filler, chairman;
Charles o. ForSberg, treasurer:
Sam E. Harris. John Albury and
Frank Pilotl Roberts. 1t is ex-
pected that because Mr. Harris
has been a resident of Coconut
Grove that some one else will
be elected to fill his place. Inas-
much as MIR. Filler has announced
that he will be a candidate for
the clerk of the circuit court, it
is expected he will resign from
the position.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19
S NJ ELY FEET
MADE SWEET

YOUR DOC BACK Il this Il
hour test does not relleve FOOT
ODOR" or sweaty feet. YOUR
Zee BACK il IL does not stop
Itching toes" overnight YOUR
3oc BACK IL IL does not heal
older cases of Athletes Foos. =
just say TsRgol To any druggist
Locally AZ Gardner'S Pharmacy .-
advt-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

The experimental spending ourselves
back into prosperity has been colossal
failure. so why try the unsuccessful ex-
pertinent again. Even ali unthinking child
avoids the fire once its fingers have been
burned.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19
HOUSES
PLUMBING

SAVE MONEY - Buy your
plumbing, fixtures, soil pipe
and fittings, galvanized pipe
and fittings, range boilers and
water pumps, at substantial
savings! Write or visit our
showroom. PEPPERS PLUMB
ING SUPPLIES, 542 N. w. 18th
ST., Miami, Fla. apr8- limo
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

The Citizen, published in Key West
which has recently become part of the
United States as result of the c0nstrue-
tionsof the rev federal highway, says
thefe IS no question of the Administration
spending peoples money right--and left
Sanford Herald,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

In the final analysis. after all is said
and done, whether we plan it so or not, the
question of the relative remuneration of
capital and labor will be settled by the law
of supply and demand-and not even
dictator can repeal that law.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19
MALE. INSTRUCTION

INSTRUCTION. Reliable
men to take up AIR CONDI-
TIONING and Electric Refrig-
Grafton. Prefer men now en-
ployed and mechanically inclin-
ed, with fair education and
willing to train spare time to
become experts in installation
and service work as well as
planning, estimating, ETC. Write
giving age, present occupation.
Utilities Inst, /, CO paper.
aprl8-2tx
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

Representing eight nations was
group of travellers arriving in
Key West this morfiing. returning
from the emigration convention in
Havana. They were bound for
Japan, the United States. Spain.
Belgium, Argentina. France. CO.
lumbia, and Egypt. Miss Grace
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19
KEY WEST IN DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here Just Ten Years Ago Today As Taken
From The Files OF The Citizen

A state survey of the long
bridges of the Overseas may not
be necessary, according TO de-
velopments today. r. c. Fergu-
son, division engineer of the
state road department and as
sistant, Engineer Kratzler, arri-
we'd this. morning to obtain such
information as MAY be necessary
for the depaftEnent 30 determine
the sruet9es and deridihg on
the most suitable. Construction
material to. be used, Engineer
Frazier Sof the department is ex-
pected tosjoln them tomorrow.
Since the county has already
made complete surveys for the
bridges and has drawings, data in
detail, and Specifications on file,
the state engineers will first go
over these files, as they believe
that sufficient information can be
secured in this way to eliminate
survey by the state.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19
PERSONAL

lNrAI OLD AT 40l GET PEP.
WIN New Ostrex Tonic Tab
lets contain raw oyster invig-
orators and other stimulants.
One dose starts new pep. Value
$1.00. Special price 89c. Cali.
write Gardeners Pharmacy.
jan4-tue-thur-fri
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

M. Cicol, under secretary of the
international labor office of the
League of America, was among
the number.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

The delegation from Key West
to attend the Tamiami Trail cele-
bration next week will include
Robert Austin, Senator VIM. II.
Malone, Judge Jefferson B.
Browne, Ben. D. Trevor. George
Morris, Arthur Gomez, all MEM
berS of the board of county COM
miSSionerS, and a number of 9th
er prominent citizens. The Ro-
tary Club appointed Robert Aus
tin, Otto Kirchheiner and Clifford
Hicks. as a publicity committee
to cooperate with George Cooke,
of Miami, who was present in the
interest of the movement
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19
TODAY'S COMMON
ERROR
Never pronounce facade
-fa'-saYd; say. fa'-sahd.
oseeeeeSssssessOSSsosess
EST YOUR
KNOWLEDGE
Can you answer seven of these
test questions? Turn to
Page 4 for the answers

-
/. Where did Christopher Co.
lumbus die?
2. Which state is nicknamed
The Volunteer State?
3. Who won the recent Greater
Greensboro Open Golf
Championship?
4. What is another name for
palmistry?
5. On what river is the city of
Berlin, Germany?
6. For what degree do the in
itials jed. stand?
7. For what is Sir Henry BeSse-
mer famous?
8. Where is Creighton Univer-
sity?
8. Name the home state of
Representative Fred M.
Vinson.
10. What does perfidious mean?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

Editorial comment: The ncrv-
lest woman has been found. She
demanded that the government
pay her 100000 because her son
died from drinking poisoned Ii
quor. The government poisoned
the liquor and so il should pay
she says. The fact that the gov.
eminent marked the alcohol poi
son" and that il was against the
law for her son 10 drink it. should
not be considered at all. OF
course.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19
ANTIQUES

ANTIQUES WANTED - B e t
prices paid for jewelry, silver,
china, glass, furniture, etc.
Give description in letter, snap
shot if possible. 1922 Biscayne
Blvd, Miami, Fla. aprl6-1wkx
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

One OF the two navy amphi-
bian planes which took off from
here Sunday for Hampton Roads,
was forced down by engine trou-
bic at Summer Beach. near St.
Augustine. Captain Howard. in
command of the plane, reported
to the naval station that none of
the equipment nor the personnel
were injured.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

The Island City Baseball Lea
que met last night r, E. Famk-
ner, the presidents TeRoraed Mat
he and Mr. Van &alkenhi lad
seen Cofianander McNeeb but
found it impossible toSobtain per
mission to use the negroesI diR-
mond. Roy Shehee reported that
he had written the war depart
ment and was told the use of the
diamond could not be permitted.
Mr.. Clements suggested that
stickers be printed announcing
the following: I'VE fans of Key
West want a ball park"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

i, Water and Sewerage
~ 2. Comprehensive City Plan (Zoning).
]" 3. Hotels and Apartments.
4. Bathing Pavilion.
5. Airports-Land and Sea.
i, g. Consolidation of County and City
Governments.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

Liquor worth not far from $780,
600 was brought here yesterday
afternoon aboard the auxiliary
sloop which was captured Tues
day by the Coast Guard at Shark
River. The sloop did not arrive
until long after she was expected
to come in due to the failure of
her engines shortly after the trip
to port was begun with three
coast guardsmen on board. Loo
al customs officials this morning
stored 686 sacks: of Scotch and
Canadian rye liquors found ON
board the vessel; when she was
captured. The floop was the
Seminole, which Aad changed her
name TO the Bor:nic The liquor.
il was said. would retail at $40
the quart, making its value about
$4,000. The sloop is worth about
$4,000.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

The Hotel La Concha handled
more than twice the number of
people during the season Just
closing than .hey did during the
previous sea son. The gain in
travel here during the past six
months was 1868 per cent, ac-
cording to figures Just compiled
by j. S. Golden, the manager.
These figures cover December,
January, February and March.
They show that $3.50 people stop
ped at the hotel during that
period one year ago, as against
8,984 during the season just
closed. The gain is due almost
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

"A stable government is one that locks
The stable before the horse is stolen, and
not afterMard.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

:. A winner seldom objects to lottery,
especially not if he is lucky enough to win
81 gordo, as we say i'm Key West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19
MISCELLANEOUS

LONG DISTANCE MOVING
Padded, insured, licensed Vans.
FLASH EXPRESS & STOR-
AGE CO., PSI S. w. LIST St,
Miami, Fla. mar29-tf
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

The National Guard unit is to
hold its final drill this evening
preparatory to its final inspection
which is scheduled for tomorrow
night First Lieutenant VIM. V
Albury, who is in command since
the resignation of Captain Melvin
E. Russell, states that every man
is expected to be on hand both
tonight and tomorrow night
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

Americana: Being tagged as great
humanitarian for squandering the peoples
money.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

$50 Italy is ready to get out of Spain when
the war in Spain ends; at least, that is
what Italy is saying today.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

A Coast Guard ship with the
captured rum running Sloop
Bonnie" in tow, which left Lost
Mans River at 2 o'clock yeSter-
day afternoon for Key West, was
almost 20 hours overdue, and the
whereabouts of both vessels re-
manned a complete mystery this
afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Patrol
boat 1872 was dispatched from
Key West at IL o'clock this morn7
ing to go. in search of the missing
vessels, and to join the Kimball,
flagship of the fleet, which will
also join in the search. They are
equipped with radio instruments
and reports are momentarily ex-
pected at the local coast guard
office, where the opinion is ex-
pressed that the vessels have
either run aground or are making
much slower time than was an
ticipated. Brief radio reports re-
ceived yesterday were to the eff
feet that the Bonnie" had about
200 sacks of liquor on. board.
The vessel had been cautured by
the Kimball and turned over to
the picket boat to be lowed in to
port. With ordinary speed the
vessel would have reached Key
West 9 O'clock last night.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

OPPORTUNITY-You want to
rent your house to tourists this
summer and fall. Buy my trail
er. completely furnished. Live
in your own yard. rent free. See
Mr. Gibson, Gulf Stream Trail
or Park. Price $4,000 cash.
apr18-3tx
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

Major Richard Donovan, of the
u. S. Army. will arrive tomor-
row for the purpose Of holding
the annual inspection of the Nat
ional Guard unit. He was preccd-
ed here this morning by Major c.
T. Marsh, who. inspected the
property of the battery.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

REAL ESTATE - Conservative,
practical advice. 81 years ex-
.perience on Florida Keys. f.
r. Lowe, Registered Broker.
Tavernier. Florida. P. o. No.
81. marl2-u
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19
LOST

LOST-Last week, pair eyeglasS-
es in black case. Finder please
call 1877. apr182t
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

Long engagements are the rule
with young English couples.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19
altogether to the highways OPEN
ing, Mr.. Golden believes.

Editorial comment: For too
long the city has depended on
the barracks diamond for their
baseball games. This has never
been adapted to public use. Yet
because this was available and
could be used as a makeShift,
nothing has been done to provide
a really suitable place for public
contests.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19

Anthony Ellis Silver, horse
trainer of Tulsa, Oklahoma. and
Miss Catalina Crespo, of Santiago
de las Vagas, were married yes
terday in the office of Judge
Hugh Gum.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-19
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CORNER LOT. 50xI00 feet Cor
ner 5th and Staple Avenue.
Apply Box d. The Citizen
now II
Evening star., 1938-05-29

Casey early became tourist" in
baseball. playing with Brooklyn,
Philadelphia. Boston. Pittsburgh and
the New York Giants, and it was with
the Giants in the World Series of 1923
that he achieved his greatest fame.
He hit two home runs. each of which
won a game from the Yankees. The
crowds howled with joy as Casey
staggered, wabbled and floundered
around the bases to score Oh those
hits. and when he lifted his battered
cap and grinned derisively at the
Yankee fans. They did not know he
was playing with huge raw sores on
his heels, that blood squashed in his
shoes as he ran. that each step was
agony. His eventual reward was re-
lease, so he went to the Worcester,
Massachusetts,. Club as president and
Evening star., 1938-05-29

manager. There, he added to the giee
of the nation when, as president, he
released himself as manager and then
resigned as president to 60 to Toledo
as manager.
He kept the American Association
in a state of uproar. won a champion
ship, fought everyone - even his own
players. That was during the so-called
prosperity era" The players were
speculatihg in stocks. They grew SO
interested in the market they wanted
ticker tape on the bench and almost
forgot baseball. Casey's patience soon
gave out; he called meeting and
spoke as follows:
'You guys are playing the market.
want to give you a tip: buy New
York Central and Pennsylvania stock.
They're bound to 60 up because about
Evening star., 1938-05-29

eighteen of you are going to take
long rides on those roads,"
He returned to Brooklyn in 1892 as
coach under Max Carey. Brooklyn
fans always loved Casey and loved
especially to ride him. When he
came back there in home-club uni
form he put sparrow in his cap, and,
responding to cheers when he came to
bat, he lifted the cap, let the bird fly
away - and literally gave them the
bird"
When Carey, in the natural Brook
lyn sequence. was released. Stengel
was made manager, and spent three
years trying to make charlotte russo
out of tripe. Then the owners paid him
ayear's salary not to manage the team
and Casey's career seemed just about
ended.
1t was then that the great dinner
was given in honor of his release, and
he made a speech and grinned. 1t was
a good speech. but not as good as the
one he made at banquet in Manila
during the tour of the world by the
New York Giants. On that occasion
the hall was packed, the acoustics ter
rible. The crowd was noisy and half of
them didn't understand English. No
one could hear the speakers and when
Casey arose he gestured, shook his
fist. waved arms. lifted hands and
eyes to heaven. contorted his face and
moved his lips as if in impassioned
oratory - and never uttered a word.
When he sat down those near him
rolled in their chairs with laughter
while the impressed crowd applauded
wildly.
Bobby Quinn. who was business
manager of the Brooklyn Club at the
time of Casey's comeback, trans
ferred and became president of the
Boston Bees -- and. needing q man
ager after Bill McKechnie went to
Cincinnati, he called Casey on long,
distance telephone and said: Il want
you to take over" ''I'll be right up"
said Casey, without mentioning pay.
He wouldn't, because in all his career,
Stengel has thought of winning in
stead of salary. With him the game is
the thing.