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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-27
PAY TRIBUTE
To MEMORY OF
E. SWEDENBORG
SCIENTISTS AND EDUCATORS
MEET: MESSAGE RECEIVED
AND READ FROM RoosE-
WELT

NEW YORK, Jan T.-Scien-
fists, educators and theologians
united here today to pay tribute
to the memory of Emanuel Swed-
enborg, whose birth January %,
$50 years ago, is commenorated
nationally and internationally this
week
The principal event in this
country occurred here last night
at a dinner meeting at Eotel Del
monico. A message from Presi-
dent Roosevelt was received and
read:
The career of Emanuel Swed-
enborg emphasizes in a striking
way the triumph of the spiritual
over the material and the vitality
and inspiration of his message
finds eloquent witness in the
hearts of his disciples today.
In world in which the voice
of conscience too often seems still
and small there IS need of that
spiritual leadership of which
Swedenborg was a particular ex-
ample.
4 hope as a result of the forth
coming cornmemoration of the
two hundred fiftieth anniversary
of Swedenborg's birth. by the
Committee of the General Con-
vention of the New Jerusalem
Church, that the world may be
turned away from material pur-
suits to a contemplation of the
quiet strength which lies in
things of the spirit.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-27
Commissioners Hear Answers
To Questions Relative To
|Redistricting Monroe County

Of such county commissioners
shall be prescribed by law: Pro-
vided, that nothing herein shall
effect the terms of such commits
sioners holding office at the time
Of such division: Provided fur
dher that all vacancies occurring
BY limitations of terms, or from
death, resignation or otherwise,
before the election of 1882, shall
be filled by appointment by the
Governor, as now provided by
law.
Section 2150 of the compiled
General Laws of Florida provides
for a change or alteration of the
county commissioners districts by
a petition of two-thirds of the
qualified registered voters Of the
district and by a vote of three
fifths of the county commission
ers. This can only be done once
in every five years.
The above section carries out
the constitutional intent.
1T is an established principle
of constitutional law that powers
delegated to one branch of the
government cannot be usurped by
another branch of government.
"In addition thereto, said chap
ter 1902 of the laws of Florida,
1887, is invalid for the reason
that it provides for only four dis
tricts, which is contrary to the
constitutional provision above
quoted"
Asked in what manner the
omission of one of the districts is
made, in the book containing the
General Laws of 1887, Mr.. Harris
said that no provision is made
for a third county commissioner
district, but that District Number
2 is provided for in two para
graphs
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-27

The Australians referred 10 in
the article concerning Frank O.
Weech,s speech at the Service
Club were aborigines and not
those who later went 20 that con
tinent and made Il one OF the
most delightful places IN the
weird. Mr. Weech clearly point
ed this cut IN his speech
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-27

DERBY. Eng-A 5uy locked
up for the night n ms city wa1
rebuked By the court TIE neK4 1sy
for having sung. We Wunt CO
Home Until Morning.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-27
CAUSED HnM WORRY

PEORIA. nI-Ernest Faulkner.
motorist. sued Abram Ostrznder.
pedestrian. IN . court N this city
Faulkner said he suffered $1,000
worth Of worry because his car
hit Ostrznder.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-27
Heavier TaxatiOnFaees
Residents Of Florida
Governor Cone Starts In
Lining Up Much Prop
erty Which Has Gone I'M
taxed For So Long

TALLAHASSEE. Jan. H.
lFNsl One of the biggest jobs
ever undertaken by any depart
ment of the state government has
just been completed: the Job of
bringing 10 light the hitherto I'm
faxed stocks. bonds. mortgages
and other tangible properly in the
state.
Press dispatches have stated
that nearly two billion dollars
win be added to the intangible
tax rolls of the stale for the year
1888 and approximately one and
ihree-quarter million dollars add
ed TO the states general revenue
fund. as the result of the compile
ZION of this work. but that Is only
part Of the story.
When the state legislature adj
iourned after boosting appropria-
tons for state expenditures and
then depriving the general rev.
enue fund of several profitable
sources Of revenue. it became APP
parent that something would
have to be done to meet the situa-
ton.
IN former years deficits in the
general fund had been met by
transferring surplus money from
Inactive accounts to carry the
general fund over an emergency
but cabinet opposition made that
course of action impossible this
year. Then pressure was brought
TO bear on Governor Gone 70 COM
peIl him to call a special session
of the legislature, which he stead
tasty refused to do.
His banking experience made
the governor familiar with the
fact that the Federal government
was an expert in extracting dol
lars from intangible property, and
he knew, as every informed per-
son knew, that an immense
amount Of intangible property in
Florida was escaping its just as
sessment in the state.
So Governor Gone secured
the permission Of the Federal
Government TO examine in
come tar returns fled In
Florida and set State Auditor
w. u. Wainwright 70 work
digging out the intangible
property which had 50 loag p
lodged the tax collaefeF. =
This was big iph and one re-
curing untold patience and sklll.
bat a two billion dollar increase
in intangible tax valuations
makes it web worthwhile. for
with this example now set future
administrations are certain to see
that stocks. bonds and mortgages
contribute their proper proper
ton 10 the expense Of govern
ment along with automobiles. real
estate, cattle. merchandise and
other property.
Some idea OF the magnitude Of
the task which State Auditor
Wainwright faced may be cleaned
from comparison OF the figures
his report discloses. The total in
come from intangible property Of
individuals, corporations and FL
duciaries in Florida reported to
the Federal government in 1886
amounted TO ss7.os5.564. repre-
senting valuation of Safe. $50, :
100. The assessed valuation on
al intangibles on the tax rolls of
the state for the year amounted
10 only s276.677.1z7. or nearly two
billion dollars less than the &C
tual amount owned IN the state.
The revenue which the general
fund should have received nom
fContinued On paea Sixl
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-27

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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-27
T0DAY,s TAx0CRAM

The American workuz
earning $3.50 . yea. w'srkes
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-01-27

Associated Press Day Wire
Service
For So Years Devoted to the
Best Interests of Key West
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-07
FDR Hits Move
To Disfranchise
Relief Clients


HYDE PARK President Roose-
welt this week vigorously defended
the right of the person on relief to
vote.
He referred scathingly in a press
conference to the movement initia-
ted by group of rich women to
deny suffrage to the millions of
Negro and white persons on re-
lief. He observed perhaps the next
step would be for a similar group
to urge the ballot be reserved sole
ly for those with college degrees.
The Presidents defense of the
right of a relief client to vote came
during the course of a discussion
on the poll tax.
Historically, he said the poll tax
seemed remnant of the days
when ownership of property was
necessary before and individual
could participate in an election. Mr..
Roosevelt added that most states
were getting away from the idea,
but specifically cited Virginia as
an example of one that had not.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-07
Urges Bar Association
To Admit COlored

NEW YORK The American
Bar Association ought 10 admit
Negro lawyers to membership OF
Rename itself the American
White Bar Association"
This was the assertion of c.
Thomson Of The law firm Of Thorn
son and MeGinty. 233 Broadway,
New York, IN recent letter to
Frank J. Hogan, recently elected
president Of the A. B. A. The
letter states.
we call ourselves the American
Bar Association and exclude our
eolored brethren. Should we not
have the courage, particularly with
an Irishman as president. to wei
come eolored brethren into the as
ISOLATION, or else change the name
to the American White Bar AS
soeiation?"
Mr.. Thomson's letter follows
upon the heels of recent letter
to the American Bar Association
from Arthur Garfield Hays. gem
eral counsel for the American CT
vii Liberties Union, stating that
he intended to resign from the as
ISOLATION unless some action is ta-
ken soon so that Negroes may be
admitted to membership"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-07
LEGAL NOTICES

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
FOR THE COUNTY OF KING
IN the matter of the estate Of
KATE ESTELLA DRAKE, De-
ceased.
In Probate, No. 711o1. Notice to
Creditors
Notice Is hereby given that the
undersigned has been appointed
and has qualified as Executor Of
the state Of Kate Estella Drake.
Deceased; that all persons having
claims against said deceased are
hereby required to serve the same,
duly verified, on said Executor or
his attorney Of record at the ad-
dress below stated, and file the
same with the Clerk of said Court.
together with proof Of such service
within six months after the date
Of first publication Of this notice
or the same viii be barred.
Date Of first publication, Octo-
Der Z, 1898.
F. =. Cooper,
Executor Of said Estate
215 Lyon Bldg, Seattle
John e. Prim
Attorney for Estate
2l5 Lyon Bldg, seattle
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-07
World Telegram Praises
Dukes Life and Work

The New York World Telegram
last week gave a full feature space
to a story of the life and work of
Duke Ellington. The Great Duke
is portrayed as master of the Hot
and Sweet" type of music. Top
flight musician and band leader"
says the article, Duke Ellington
is also a significant composer"
In the story is quoted a para
graph from the Greensboro, N. C.
News, white daily, which reads,
IF we We're asked to name the ten
best American composers, living
or dead, we would put Duke Ell
lington on the list, not because of
the intricacies of his compositions
but because he has expressed the
soul of his people better than any
other man"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-07
Cops For Goodman

Every Tuesday night a special
police squad appears outside Of
Boston's WEEP transmitting plant
which is located in Medford, Mass.
That's the night Benny Goodman's
band broadcasts over CHS, and
lately the cops have been called
upon the keep the jitterbugs from
wrecking the transmitter Until
recently the fans crowded peace
ably into a small observation gal
lery. Finally the Goodman swing
got EN-. They trucked, they
shagged, they praised Allah. The
observation room grew smaller and
smaller and the visitors clamored
to get into the transmission room
itself. Baked by the engineers
some of the enthusiastic young
sters went outside and hurled a
few bricks. Now that the police
are in sight, order has been re.
stored and swing has been saved
for the air-waves.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-07
Letters To
The Editor

During his four year incumben-
~ OF the White House not once
did President Herbert Hoover con-
descend TO have his picture made
with a group Of Negroes, though
calling on him to advise on party
expedlency He failed OF re-elec-
ton and his party was kicked out
almost in every state N the union
Then It was that the naughty
Hoover realized his mistake Of
snubbing the Negro voters. FOR
the past six years the Negro has
passed up The Grand Old Party
like a white chip and Of all the
republican leaders Hoover is the
most dispised,
At last fully realizing the aWle-
ward situation in which he had
placed his party, so far as the
Negro voters We're concerned, he
is now hoping to make amends by
fussing and fondling over them
whenever and wherever he can. He
capped the climax one day this
week while in Kansas City by at
tending a gathering Of Negroes
and causing his picture to be taken
while standing among them and
fearing the Negro by and large
would not see 1t he or some Of
his claquers had the photograph
wired to the various metropolitan
papers Of the country; when the
devil was well, the devil a monk
was he; when the devil was sick.
the devil a monk would be. The
Negro Is no longer the Republican
party slave that he once was, and
in the future if it transpires that
Herbert Hoover seeks presidential
preference. or that he advocates
the nomination of such an aspir-
amt, not one Negro in ten thousand
win vote for either him or any
one he recommends. So far as the
Negro is concerned it is, to hell
with HooVerism.
Horace r. Cayton Sr.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-07
Local Coed Has
Special Time Table

OF interest locally comes this
news. A college principle and his
entire school is behind a II year
old colored girl in her ambition
to become a radio or stage star.
The girl is Phyllis Marshall, niece
of Mrs. Lillian Payne. Phyllis in
fifth form at Runnymede college
has had a special time table ar
ranged so that she may sing each
evening at the Silver Slipper,
where she also leads the orchestra
Untold thousands listening to the
Star Fresh Air Fund broadcast
of 1887 heard Phyllis make her
debut in the entertainment world
Unknown, she scored an immedi-
ate success as a singer
Now she is a glittering star at
the Silver slipper Club at night,
but during the day she's a hard
working Runnymede student Last
year Phyllis won a school amateur
contest singing Il would do most
anything for you" When she came
to the Silver Slipper this year
the school permitted her to take all
her subjects in the morning with
afternoons free for resting and
studying The Principle staff and
fellow students are following with
interest the career of this person
able young miss.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-07
Y. W. C.. A.

Idell G. Vertner. Elk. Secretary
Mrs. Pearl Mathis of the Com
mittee of Management, Miss Idell
c. Vertner, executive secretary,
and Miss Willetta Riddle are stay
ing the weekend in Spokane, at
tending the World YWCA Confer
ence.
The last of rehearsals are being
held by the Younger Girls group of
the Branch for their production of
''Hansel and Gretel" to be given
at the Collins fieldhouse the eve-
ming of October IA. Saturday, Oc-
tober 8. there will be a rehearsal
at IL a. m.
There viii be a meeting of the
Committee of Management at the
Branch Friday, October IA, instead
of the first Friday of the month,
because of the absence of three
members who are attending the
Spokane conference.
Miss Pearl Calhoun of Denver is
guest at the Branch.
Registration is still open for be-
gilners who would like to learn
the history and speak the Spanish
language. Tuesday evening, Ito
$50; Wednesday, 1890 to 3.
The Business and Industrial
Committee met Tuesday evening
at the Y. Mrs. Hope Ward, chair
man. The fad program was dis
cussed including the Standard Stu
dy, Social Legislation and Current
Events. This committee viii meet
the third Tuesday of every month.
Those present yere: Mrs. Beatrice
Taylor, Audrey Nichols, Octvaia
Young, and Mrs. Mile Burnside.
The Girl Reserve Committee met
Wednesday afternoon at the Y and
made plans for the fall program.
The following members were pre-
sent: Mrs. Gloria Harvey, chair
man, Mrs. Essie White, Mrs. Ber-
nice Clarke, Mrs. Candace Black,
Miss Bernice Wilson. This COM
mittee will meet the first Wednes-
day of next month.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-07
The Law Of Wills
Bq Wendell P. Sayers
1928 Railway Exchange Bldg.

In bringing a series of articles
to the press, relative to the laws
of our state and nation, bring
first, a brief review of the law
of wills.
A will is a devise or bequest to
take effect on the death of the
testator.
Who may make a will? Every
person who shall have attained the
age of majority, of sound mind,
may by last will devise all his or
her estate, real and personal. y
rem. Comp. Stat. Sec 1394.)
Every will shall be in writing,
signed by the testator, or by some
other person under his direction
in his presence, and shall be at
tested by two or more competent
witnesses subscribing their names
to the will in the presence of the
testator, by his direction or re-
quest.
No interest shall be allowed OF
calculated on any devise contained
in any will, unless such will ex-
pressly provides for such interest
Every person who shall sign the
testator's name to any will by his
direction, shall subscribe his own
name to such will and state that
he subscribed the testator's name
at his request; Provided, that such
signing and statement shall not
be required if the testator shall
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-07
Y. M. C. A.
By j. A. johnson

The Y boxing team under the
leadership of Frisco McGale start
ed the season with a bang last
week by winning three fights out
of three bouts. Roy Tyler of the
Y defeated Jimmie Cox in three
rounds. Dalton Mcconnell k.o.' ID
Bud Henderson in the second and
Freddie Williams won three
round decision from Arnold Bur-
tbs. Bonnie McFarlin and Jerry
Brown, both of the Y, were unable
to get matches, so put on an ex-
hibition that drew rounds of APP
plause.
The boys under the leadership of
Haskell Campbell are organizing
a club for the purpose of raising
funds to supply their athletic
needs. M G. Chairman, Glen Cal
lerson, Willie Stockard and Leroy
Raines are assisting in the organ
izing. Boys and young men be-
tween the ages of 18 and rs who
are interested, contact either Of
the above named or Haskell Camp
bell. The club is to be a perman-
ent part of the Y program and will
be given a name in the near flu
ture. The Model Airplane club will
meet each Friday at z p. m. Plans
are being made to model a gas
plan during the winter months.
For information, those interested
may contact Gene Hawkins or
Haskell Campbell at the Y.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-07

of Az Il. nth street, Chica-
go, where he Is associated with
Atty. George w. Lawrence, ma
tionai president of Phi Beta Sig
ma fraternity. MIR. Richardson is
only 20, and just received his
license from Springfield in June
after taking the bar in March,
passing the first time. He is IA
81 graduate of Howard univer-
sity Law School, and received
the A. b. and A. M. degrees
from the University of Illinois,
where he was an active Kappa
man with Beta chapter and as
a grand officer. Calvin Ser
vice).
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-07

Sailor: "And now, doctor, that
I've told you that am going to
marry Anne, there's something I
want to get off my chest"
Doctor: "You just tell me about
it, my boy"
Sailor: "A tattooed heart with
the name "Mable" on it"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-07
First A.M.E. Church. DIR. Fred
A. Hughes, Minister


A. Hughes, Minister
Last Sunday the Holy Commun-
ion was administered by DIR. Fred
Hughes. A large congregation of
members and friends were present
10 greet our Pastor after his ILL
ness and to listen to an eloquent
sermon.
The new conference year is we'll
launched now and DIR. Hughes is
quietly organizing his forces for a
great years work.
Next Sunday will be Trustee
Day and Dr. Hughes will speak at
both services.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-07

evidence the approval of the sig
nature so made at his request by
making his mark ON the will.
This brief statement on the exc
cution of wills is given because of
the extreme Importance of the law,
in that it is your means of dispos-
ing of your hfe's earnings, and be-
ing statutory is strictly construed
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-07
Churches

Grace Presbyterian Church. Rev.
J. Il. Harris. pastor
Last Sunday found a large
crowd at our church for Home
coming Next Sunday Rev. Har-
ris viii preach a sermon from the
subject Many are Called" At
p. m. his subject will be II Build
My Church" This will be the first
Of a series OF evening subjects.
November has been set for the
anniversary banquet.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-07
S5OO,OOO Bond Issue To
White Schools Held Up

MUSKOGEE, Okla, Sept. 30
White schools in this city will be
denied the benefits of a 100000
bond issue, recently voted by citi-
zens of the state, until a public
hearing is held here to determine
the legality of selling and issuing
bonds for public school improve
ment for whites only, while using
tax monies coming from white
and Negro-owned properties.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-07

Tune in every Thursday,
$3.50 p. NJ, KEEN, 1870 K.C.
Enterprise all Negro program
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-07

Tune in every Thursday,
$3.50 p. M, KEEN, 1870 K.C.
Enterprise all Negro program
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-07
IN Is
red By Jur,

Oct. a-(CNA.
6l-year-old tap.
red of assault
by the County
Investigated the
a traffic jam
Paul Moffat.
fat, a student
Of California,
T assault, de-
MIN with a
AIDED self-de-
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-07
Is Fla.
Probe

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onal Labor
'anded CUB
six weeks
g of ODDS
ltine work.
body was
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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-07
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between
Infamous
and the
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want to
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pauper-
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-10-15
Bishop Martin To Preside At
Ohio And Michigan Conference

Powell will preside. Bishop J. "
Martin. A. NJ. H. D.. Of the Sixth
Episcopal district will be the hon
ored guest speaker.
The Rev. r. H. Hinton. Of South
BEND Indiana, former presiding ell.
der OF Detroit. will also be pre- an',
Mrs. villa Mae Ford smith. Gospel
singer OF ST. Louis. Missouri. will
also participate in company with
her daughter.
John G. Dancy. OF the Detroit
Urban league. will he guest speak
or on one night during the confer
ence.
Music on the first night will be
rendered by the Senior choir Of
81. Peters A. NJ f. Zion church.
Homtramck, followed By The choir
Of John Wesley church on The ser
ond night Other choirs will Ike
wise assist, including tho choir CT
st. Paul A. NJ. f. Zion church.
A cordial invitation is extend, d
the public