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Evening star., 1938-12-08
nal poem on early days in Wash

inal poem on early days in Wash
ington.
Mr.. Noyes. and ]. Eliot Wright,
secretary-treasurer Of the associa-
tion, presided at an impressive flower
ceremonial In remembrance OF mem
bers who had died during 1898. Mr..
Wright drew from a bssket q num-
ber Of white carnations and while
the entire group stood in silence he
read these names: Samuel Altman,
Frank L. Atwell, Charles H. Bauman,
Arthur Blanchard, Henry c. Bright,
Victor p. De Knight, Frank T. De
Neale, George T. Dieterich, Charles
E. Cannon, William j. Hughes,
George B. jackson, James w. john
son. James Kane, Frank A. Kerr,
Morton j. Luchs, William H. McCray,
Richard o. Melton, Otto H. Rynex,
George A. King, Morton j. Luchs,
William H. McCray, Richard O. Mel
ton, Otto H. Rynex, George D. D..
Selecman, William L. Soleau, Will
liam w. Spaid, George w. White,
George G. Wilson, Edward w. Zea.
, Guests introduced.
Introduced by Mr.. Noyes during
the roll call of organized forces that
fight for Washington" were the fol-
lowing guests:
Francis G.. Addison, jr., president
Board Of Trade; Evan H. Tucker,
president Northeast Citizens Asso-
citation; Allen c. Clark, president
Columbia Historical Society; Mrs.
Ernest H. Daniel, president District
Of Columbia Federation of Women's S
Clubs; John Locher. president Gen.
tral Labor Union; Lemuel A. Car
ruthers, president Federation of
Citizens Associations; Mrs. Jessie
Webster, mother of Miss Marjorie
Webster, president Of the Women's
City Club; Louis L. Bowdler, presi-
dent Society of Natives, District of
Columbia; Mrs. Louis Gutenberg,
president Voteless District of Colum-
bia League of Women Voters; Cliff
ford K. Bergman, cartoonist, The
Evening Star; Mrs. Henry Grattan
Doyle, president Board of Education;
Fred A. Emery, vice president Co.
lumbia Historical Society, past presi-
dent Society of Natives. District Of
Columbia: the Rev. DR.. Joseph M. M.
Gray, chancellor of American Uni
versity; Melvin G. Hazen, District of
Columbia Commissioner; Mrs. Will
liam Kittle, chairman District of
Columbia Minimum Wage Board;
Malcolm S. McConihe, Democratic
national committeeman for the
District of Columbia; Mrs. Lloyd
A. Morrison, chairman department
of American citizenship, District of
Evening star., 1938-12-08

as the municipal expression Of the
Nations home and its peoples
pride
Presidents Quoted.
presidential opinions:
"Coolidge-Let it (the National
CapitaD represent the soul Of Amer
ica.'
Observation-Disclosures Is not only
the Nations Capital, 1t is the symbol
of America
president Franklin Roosevelt
makes fine contribution as the
builder Of great national structures.
During the period when the ma
tional obligation, tardily recognized
by the Organic Act of 1878, was
lacking, the Capital was a national
shame, q byword and reproach.
Since the Nation has returned even
part way to its original obligation
the Capital has become an object
of national affection in whose at
tractiveness and in whose welfare
the whole American people take
pride.
a. Obligation based upon pay
ments made from local taxes solely
because Washington is the Capital,
in excess of what would be paid if
Washington were the ordinary COM
mercial self-sustaining community.
ALSO the obligation based upon
local payments which are national
or semi-national and impose an
obligation upon the Nation to pay
all or half or 40 per cent of ex-
penditures and which render in
adequate the Federal contribution
in lump sum of only about IL per
cent. The items under this head
include our overcostly municipal
center, the expenditure for parks
development under the Park and
Planning Commission, the Rock
Creek Potomac parkway, the Ma
tional Geological Park and the Dis
tricts water plant.
IS. Obligation based upon heavy
national dnternal revenue) taxes
paid by the people of the Capital
compared with corresponding pay
ments by the States.
The District contributed in the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1896, to
the national taxes from which the
national contribution to upbuilding
OF the District is derived, more than
any one of over half of the States,
more than nine States combined and
less per capita than only II of the
| States. According to the 1856 in
ternal revenue report. the District
In that year not only contributed
more than any one of the Is of the
States to the maintenance and up
building Of the National Capital but
paid more than one-half of the
States to national expenditures in
the States, including salaries of Rep
resentatives, Senators and President.
Washington's heavy burden. exceed
ing that of one-half of the States, is
coupled with denial to Washington
Of participation in fixing the amount
Of these taxes and in collecting and
spending them.
Contribute on Two Sides.
THE only national taxes that fall
directly and unmistakably and in as
certainable amounts upon Americans
and that supply three quarter of the
national revenue are these internal
revenue taxes.
In developing the Nations city
the Washingtonians are by far the
largest contributors among Ameri-
cans. They contribute on both the
Evening star., 1938-12-08

". Obligation to make payment
representing excess Of services rem
dered by the local government to
the Nation over those rendered by
the National Government to the
District.
This comparison has been made
In detail by the Jacobs Committee,
which reports about $4,000, 900 to be
the amount Of excess of expenditure
IN services rendered by the District
to the National Government over
the amount Of expenditure on serv-
ices rendered by the National Gov-
ernment to the District.
THE final, total obligation Of the
Nation to the District Is not shown
by any one Of the seven obligations
which have discussed, but the OBJ
legation is made up Of the total Of all
seven Of the various obligations-less
those portions Of the seven items
which overlap one another and
cause Implications.
Cooperation Urged.
THE civilian army Of the District,
the leaders Of which are well repre-
sented here tonight, is preparing for
a peaceful but vigorous advance on
the new Congress to drive home our
pleas for fair play for the unrepre-
sented people Of the District. To
gain fair play for the unrepresented
people Of Washington in both po-
litical and financial equity we must
cooperate in unity of effort-first,
among ourselves. AS an example Of
such cooperation there are present
In this room tonight either as guests
or hosts, representatives Of most of
our strong civic organizations which
have co-operated in citizens joint
committees to fight harmoniously
and effectively for gains in both
financial and political equity.
I'VE must also have reciprocity in
fair play with mutual appreciation
and regard between the unrepre-
Sented men and women Of the Dis
trict and our sole legislators under
the Constitution in Congress. With
unity Of effort on the part Of those
who fight for the Nations City and
its people, the greater Washington
Of which we dream will become q
glorious reality"
Entertainment Presented.
Entertainment of the evening in
cluded songs by George H. O'Connor,
accompanied by George H. Wilson,
and concert by the Potomac Elec-
trio Power Co. Glee Club, j. Hum
bird Duffey, director: Mrs. Cornelia
Klnsella. accompanist.
John Clagett Proctor, r, vice presi-
dent OF the association, read an orig
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-30
FERRIES TIED
UP In BASIN
LAST TRIP OF VESSELS WAS
MADE ON MONDAY
AFTERNOON

Monday afternoon The last trip
of the Monroe County Ferry Sys-
tenn was made from Hog Key TO
No Name Key, and today the
four ferries. Florida Keys. Key
West, Pilgrim and Traveller, are
tied up in the yacht basin
This announcement was made
by Manager Eugene Demeritt. Of
the ferry system. who said that
the Traveller and Pilgrim were
berthed last Friday. and the
Florida Keys and Key West en-
tered the basin yesterday
Auditor Frank Delaney. discuss
ing the ferry situation. said that
three communications have been
received regarding the ferries and
asking that photographs and IN
formation as 10 dimensions and
other data be given.
What is to be done with the
ferries and members of the sew
eral crews. IS a problem which
will be left IN the hands of the
county commissioners 20 solve
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-30
SCOUTS CLEAR
UP CAMP SITE
ACTIVITIES BEING CARRIED
ON AT ROOSEVELT
BOULEVARD

Boy Scouts can be seen each
afternoon buSily engaged at the
Roosevelt Boulevard Swimming
pool, cleaning and clearing pOr-
ton of the hilly rim where it is
planned TO establish a short time
camp. The place Will be pat in
shape for the overnight camps
and hiking rest spot for boy and
girl scouts.
Girl scouts will plant the rim
of the pool with coconut palms
and pine trees, IN order to pro
vide a shady and cool place and
also with the knowledge that the
roots of the trees viii keep the
mari and sand from being wash
ed away.
A pathway is also being built
surrounding the whole pool.
which Is proving a very popular
spot for those who wish 10 be
tanned by the sun. and 1t Is con
templated by the scouts 10 build
additions 10 the pools for swim
meTs and divers II Is hoped by
the scouts that those who use the
pool and its accessories. when
finished. viii take an interest and
do nothing In the way Of deStruc-
ton. which has so often been
done by thOughtleSS persons.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-30
WIN. H. MALONE
NOW IMPROVING
ADvIcEs EARLIER IN WEEK
STATED HIS LIFE WAS
IN DANGER

Many friends and relatives Of
Attorney and Mrs. VIM. H Ma
lone are overjoyed to learn today
that Mr.. Malone is recovering
from his recent illness and gives
every evidence of being on the
road to complete recovery.
Earlier in the week messages
were received by telephone from
his home IN Miami that he had
developed double pneumonia and
at one time his life was believed
10 be ebbing fast.
Yesterday the good news of a
marked change IN his condition
was received, the crisis has been
passed and every evidence of his
return 10 normal was announced.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-30
FIRE DESTROYS D.
BARBECUE STAND |
ON OLIWASTREET
BUSINESS OWNED BY BEN
JAMIN AND LYDIA FER
NANDEZ; LOSS PLACED AT
5000

Just after the city hall clock
had struck the hour of 2 o'clock
this afternoon. an alarm of fire
from Box 225 called the depart
ment to the corner of Olivia and
SinIOnton streets where the New
York Barbecue Stand and Res
taurant was burning.
1t was seen that the fire had
spread over the large area of the
building. so second alarm was
sent in. which called out the extra
apparatus of the department.
Despite the heroic efforts of
the department members and
their valiant work, the flames
had rapidly gained such Roadway
that by 2:30 O'Clock the building
and contents were declared a to
tai loss.
The business was owned by
Benjamin and Lydia Fernandez,
and II was while Mr.. Fernandez
was battling with the stove, which
was the cause of the conflagra-
ton, he was severity burned about
the arms and was taken to the
Marine hospital for treatment.
Mrs. Fernandez was also slightly
burned.
The loss is placed at approx
mateIy $1,000.
An alarm was sent in al 1905
O'Clock from Box "a at the corner
of Southland and Elizabeth streets.
Arrival of the equipment brought
out the information that a fence
was afire but the flames had been
quenched, with no appreciable
damage.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-30
MIAMI MAYOR
PAID VISIT TO
CITY TUESDAY
WAS ACCOMPANIED BY HIS
WIFE: EXTENDED OFFICIAL.
CONGRAT ULATIoNS TO
KEY WEST MAYOR

Mayor and Mrs Robert r. VIII
iams of Miami arrived In the city
yesterday at three o'clock and ex-
tended their official eongratula-
tions to Mayor Willard NJ. Al
bury of Key West.
Unable to remain longer than q
few hours. Mayor Williams in
formed The Citizen that he ex-
pected to return IN few days.
He and Mrs. Williams left about
four O'Clock.
Mayor Tom B. Manuel. of Fort
Lauderdale. and a large number
of Bauderdsle city officials. and
residents. who arrived yesterday,
were entertained at the Havana
Madrid Club last night by Juan
CaTbonen The group left for
Lsuderdale this morning.
The National Safety-Wide Pa
troll car with Captain ]. S Clary
in charge. with loud speakers,
conducted street brOadcaSts yes
terday afternoon at the corner OF
Fleming and Duval and drew 4
crowd, which lined both sides OF
the sidewalks Visitors. Key
West people. young and old. city
officials. were all interviewed on
their feelings on the opening Day
of the highway by the personable
police officer The trip is made
to boost the highway, Captain
Clary said. and also to impress q
background Of traffic safety OBJ
servance. He and others are al
present stationed at Fort Lauder
dale.
Among the better-known visi-
tors to the city are Jack London,
well-known Snowman. who owns
a circuit of theatres in Detroit,
Or. James w. Inches. former
health and police commissioner
of Detroit. and Harold lannon's
outstanding Detroit attorney.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-30
.COL0RED MAN
Is ARRAICNED
PLACED UNDER 6oED YES
TERDAY TO AWAIT ACTION
OF CRIMINAL COURT

Arnold johnson. alias Box
Back. colored. was yesterday CIV
on a preliminary hearing before
Peace Justice Enrique Esguinaldo
on a charge of aggravated as
sault on Leonard Hall. also col
OFed.
The evidence brought out at the
trial was sufficient to warrant the
accused being put under q tond
Of $500 to await the action Of the
next term of criminal court.
The cutting scrspe occurred
Sunday. one week ago. on Pc
tTOnis street. when an alteration
was held between the men. Hall
walked away. but was followed
by johnson. who cut him several
times on the head and neck. in
flicted wounds m the abdominal
region. ana on the left arm. He
was arrested by Deputy Ray Il
wood and placed IN the county
Jail
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-30
BRUCES LEAVE
over HIGHWAY
GROUP OF FRIENDS SURPRIS
ED KEY WEST VISITORS
THIS MORNING

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bruce.
who have been visiting for one
month IN Key West and, as usual.
enjoyed their stay immensely,
meeting many friends. entertain
ing and being entertained. left
over the highway this afternoon
enroute to their home IN Wash
IngtOn-
Both Mr. and Mrs. Bruce were
delightfully."- surprised this morn
ing by ssgrOup of friends from
Hollywood. who left that city at
5 O'Clock this morning. arrived IN
Key West several hours later for
the purpose Of joining the Bruces
for a SWIM. followed By luncheon.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-30
VISITOR DIES
AT CONCHA
WILLIAM r. KApP. AcE S.
sUccUMF3 TO HEART
ATTACK

VIM r Knapp. . visiting gees
IN Key West. died I.30 o'clock
this morning n has roam ~ fhe
Ia Concha Hotel. from = heart a.
tack. Dr. Wm- r Warren was
summoned IunedIstely. BE- Er
Kspp died just as the do-iu
came Up % hiz BEDSIDE 70
minutes after TIE seizzre
Mr. Kspp. v'ho vFss v-Ifh hez
husband a. the time ~ his cezth.
left over the highway fnls rs1rn-
INK for Mans and vail tters
await the arrival a fise boy
which IS % he shipped 7 c'clock
tonight By TIE Lopez Fzners
Home
The body wlu ~ sCcuup9nis1
~ Nr- Eapp from Mans e Glr
home. - WooclsVr AveuDs
Homeziesd PARK Horsezteac
Peunsylvsnis. where fu1ersi ssrv-
ICES VIII - held and inierusui
take place
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-30
MORE SPONGE
SOLD TUESDAY
WOOL LOTS BROUGHT TOTAL.
OF SI.3sz.3o: YELLOW
MELTED Ss3.Gs

While expectancy was not real
lied yesterday as TO the amount
OF SpongcS displayed on the MI
nicipal sponge wharf. there was.
nevertheless. q fair showing. and
all Of the offerings were dIspos-
I'd OF.
There were 44S punches Of Vool
sponge displayed. and the sale
price was Sl.SS3 %. There were
100 punches Of yellow on display.
and the price paid for them was
S534o
Largest sales o. WOOL were i76
punches for SsoI.S0 and 80
punches for SsS5-6s. The next
largest vas - buncheS AZ $40
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-30
COAST GUARD
BOAT BRINGS
In DEAD MAN
JOHN CRISP. ABLE SEAMAN.
DIED ON BOARD SILVER
SWORD: BODY TAKEN TO
LOPEZ PARLORS

Coast Guard Vessel 185 arrived
in port this morning with the
body of John Crisp. able seaman
of the vessel Silver Sword, who
died at sea.
August Bradley. officer in
charge of the 185, said to The
Citizen that a call had been re-
ceived about $50 o'clock this
morning and the 1875 had gone
out TO the bar. returned and left
again later and returned to port
at Gas.
He said he was given infOrma-
ton on the Silver Sword that
Crisp had been given some medi-
cine for indigestion from which
he seemed to be suffering, but it
was of no avail.
The body has been taken to the
Lopez Undertaking Parlor and
the mOrticianS are awaiting word
whether or not the body is to be
shipped to the home of the de-
ceased at 734 South Broadway,
New York.
Manager Charles Taylor. of the
Porter Dock Co. has been re-
queSted to ask the steamship
company in New York, if it is de-
sired TO have an inquest held If
the answer is yes. the inquest will
be held by Franklin Arenberg.
peace justice in the First District.
as coroner ex-officio.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-30
EXPRESSES PLEASURE
ON HIGHWAY OPENING

Editor. The Citizen:
Wish 10 take this means of
expressing my extreme
pleasure and satisfaction over
the fruifion Of the dreams of
Key West pioneers IN link
ing the island 10 the main
land.
Key West citizens may well
be proud Of fhe beginning of
greater and finer things for
the future.
My only regret is that my
mother and dad who are
buried there did not live 10
see this great day which Key
West is enjoying.
ABE AROHOVITZ.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-30
The Citizen Reporter Travels
Magnificent Overseas Highway
N[[ZZl\ZZ
DISTRICT DIMENSIONS!

HoadwsY. SSH feet. Eli #
Lower Matecumbs 20 Chan
mel Number Two Bridge.
Channel Mum Der I've
Bridge. l.7z0 feet.
Roadway. s.3sl feet.
Channel Number Five
Bridge. 1.43s s-lo fsss. wiEh
70 foot Six-inch drewbridqs.
HoadwsY n Lons Key -
viadurt. 2s.13s 3<-loo fes4.
Long Key viadnct. IL
SIS S4-l0o feet.
Roadway ever conch KEY.
1854 s2-loo feet.
TENS HzrboE Nunnbsr
Three Bridge z.20s fssi.
Roadway. 3.ssa feet.
Toms Haxbor Eumbar
Four Bridge. I.sss feet
Roadway On Grassy Key.
s.73s feet. connecting with
State Road Department L.
mile section On Key vaeaS.
Roadway over Hos Key
and Knights Key. $500 s7-loo
feet.
Famous "Lons Bridge.
comprised Of five ssctionHs
knights Key Bridge.
$500 feet
Pigeon Key Bridge. s.
s3S feet.
Moser Channel Draw
bridge. as $500 feet.
Moser Channel Bridge.
i3.6eo S-le feet.
Facet Channel Bridge.
s.03f feet.
RoadwsY ever Little Durk
Key. 2.2t2 S-In feet.
Missonri- Little Duzk
Bridge. rs $40 feel.
Missouri Key Roadway. l.
$50 feet
ohio-rGizsourI BsI4ss. l.
90 feet.
Roadway ever Ohio KsT.
l.e0o $40 feet.
Bahia Honda Ohio Bridge.
l.00a $40 feet.
Roadway ever Bahia Hondn
Key. Il.7ss feet.
Bahia Honda Bridge. cor-
posed Of three sectionss 30
foot Sieel II pilins approach;
steel truss section. 4.33E tset.
and 72o fool sfeel plate grid
er span
Roadway. West Sumner
land Key. T.s7e s-lo feet.
Spanish Harbor Bridge. a.
oil feet.
Roadway. ls.sss feet io The
Big Pine Key station. the End
Of the District.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-30
PLAN RALLY AT
BAYVIEW PARK
DEMOCRATS or MON z
COUNTY TO GATHER
APRIL IL

Monroe County Democratic TX
ecutive Committee IS making az
rangemeutS for = Democratic raj
" to be conducted AZ Bsyyiew
Park on April "a. according 20 an
nouncement made to-day
There vii b several speakers
heard al the time. and Il Is ex-
pccted that there viii - a large
number n attendance
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-30
\%%%%%%\
Exclusive Story
For One-Legged Men
bob, A..eelalrd Prr..l

SAN FRANCISCO. March
3o--A shoe exchange for one
legged persons and ether
eripples has just been opened
here. Il Is intended 70 do
away with the necessity Of
buying two shoes when q per
son can wear only one. Odd
SiEed shoes for various other
afflicted persons win be
sought Through voluntary
contribution.
Eventually the exchange
hopes 20 work with similar
agencies in other cities. 50
unwanted shoes may be ex-
changed and put 70 good use.
.~~%~%%~~
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-30
City Is National News, ]. D.
Hess, Jr., AAA Director, Says
Adrian O'Sweeney Says
Local Chamber Of Com
merce Deserves Better
Support


Membership. American Automo-
bile Association, Washington, D.
c. said that Key West is the big
news IN the country today in a
talk before the Stone Church
Service Club in the Church An
mex last night.
The bureau at Washington has
been swamped for news and in
formation of the city, Mr.. Hess
said. Many of the inquiries show
a woeful lack of knowledge Of the
Island City, the director said. in
asking if there were any filling
stations or eating places there.
The AAA bureau. at Washington
annually prepares report which
is sent TO all newspapers and
which covers the attractions of
the various sections of the coun-
try and tells of new improve
ments there.
Besides this method of publiciZ-
ing, the AAA's 100000 members
are also told of the different sec
fions of the country, and since
Key West has shown such re-
markable progress "a wonderful
story of the attractions and new
Overseas Highway here will be
told members.
Mr.. Hess said that while sta
toned at Memphis, he worked in
an office adjoining the man who
was father of the Dixie Highway
and whose one dream was that it
would be extended to little Key
West Mr.. Hess is glad that he
has been one to realize the ma
tefializing of that mans dream.
Michael Damroh, Miami Herald
representative, said that a war
chest" should be made up by the
citizens that editors Of magazines
and newspapers the country over
can be brought here TO publicize
the place and show the remark
able things Key West has to Of
fer. The story of Key West
must be toldi", MIR. Damron said.
Stating that if Key West caters
10 nightclubs and wild life it
would ruin a great zeal of its
charm. Mr. Damron said that the
city should depend on its peace
fulness, its uniquenesS. its fishing.
ifs climate and give the world
something different Key West is
exactly what would appeal to the
travelling public. he said.
Adrian O'Sweeney, club men,
her. said that the Key West
Chamber of Commerce is sadly
supported locally. and pointed
out that S. c. Singleton, secretary,
IS man of calibre and capsbiIity
the city should be proud of
Bringing out the point that MIR.
Singleton IS tirelesS in his ef-
forts To better the conditions Of
the city and bring il before the
eyes of the world. Mr.. O'Swceeney
said the city as a whole should
awaken TO the need fsrlt Cfsafr
Der of Commerce and support IL
in the future. - .'T'
Resolutions of gratitude tn The
various newspapers and radio sta
tons IN the Miami area for their
splendid publicity will be drawn
up and sent them. the club
agreed
Guests Of the club were Judge
George Teddcr of Fort Lauder
dale Dwight l. Rogers. Candi-
date for congressman: Michael
Damron; John d. Hess. Jr.. How
ard Miller. Jimmy Loss and the
members of ms orchestra; d. A.
Patterson.