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Flemish Art Exhibition
Display in Massachusetts
Sponsored by Belgian
Ambassador.

Ambassador.
European nations have been espe-
cially generous to us this year in the
matter of loans of priceless art
treasures. Mention has previously
been made of the invaluable COL
lections to be shown in the two
World Fairs, and now attention is
drawn to a collection of paintings
from the Royal Museums Of Ant
werp, BRUCE, Brussels and Courtrai
lent by Belgium to an exhibition of
Flemish art-the most important of
its kind ever held in this country
now on view in the Worcester Mu-
scum Of Art, Worcester, Mass. and
later to be shown in the Phila-
delphia Museum of Art. This as
founding and very notable display
was tremendously opened in Wor-
cester by the Belgian Ambassador.
Count Robert van der Straten.Pon-
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However, week from today, the
Corcoran Gallerys 18th Biennial
Exhibition will be open to the pub
lie; then, and thereafter, every one
may judge for his or her self. Also,
through the medium of the Popular
Prize the decision of the profess
sional jury may be confirmed or re-
versed by the visiting public.
Identification Contest Closes
Created Much Interest and
Research Work.
The voting contest of identification
OF authorship, set up by the manage
ment of the Museum of Modern Art
Gallery of Washington, has sent
many persons to the public library,
book shops and other sources,
whereby examples of the works of
we'll known American painters of the
past could be seen in reproduction
and familiarity with style estab-
lished. Unfortunately the material
available through reproduction Is
rather meager and has to be
searched out with difficulty and in
dustry. Since the days of reproduc-
ton by engraving, few first-class re-
productions of contemporary Amer
ican paintings have been made ex-
cept by magazines, which to say
the best, are but here today and
gone tomorrow. However, it has
proved an engaging pursuit and one
of very considerable educational
value, broadening the scope of ones
acquaintance.
Some of the painters represented
In this exhibition were not generally
very well known, and these in the
matter of Identification proved
stumbling blocks, as did those who
were not represented by character
istic examples. An example of the
first was j. Frank Currier, and of the
latter John Singer Sargent. Currier
was born in 1843 and died in 1909.
He studied in Munich in the late 70s
when Duveneck was there and the
great Leibl was at the height Of his
renovn. There is considerable SINH
larity between the work of Ourrier
and Duveneck, both Of whom fol-
Evening star., 1939-03-19
Print-Moking Fostered
American National Committee
On Engraving Being Formed
Bu J. T. Arms.

Bu J.. T. Arms.
AS an outgrowth of the Interna-
tional Congress of Engraving, held
in Paris in 1887, the most prominent
men identified with graphic art in
France have formed the "Comite
Nationale Francois de la Gravure, :"
with M. Lemoine of the Bibliotheque
Rationale, as president. In England
and Sweden similar committees are
being formed and now an invitation
in the form of a request has come
to John Taylor Arms to organize one
in the United States. The purpose
of the American National Commit
tee on Engraving dncluding all the
graphic arts) will be to foster the
interests Of print-making here and
to serve as clearing house In mat
tiers pertaining to the international
exchange Of print exhibitions. 1t
will be composed Of two groups. one
termed honorary and the other
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cations such as the Washington
Water Color Club, the Society of
Washington Artists, the Landscape
Club, the Washington Society of
Etchers-not to name all. And now
these older organizations are ad-
mirably supplemented by this
younger group, which, If not actu-
ally banded together, is unified by
similarity Of viewpoint and con-
geniality Of fellowship.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-07
Get-Together Party Proceeds
To Spread Christmas Cheer

evening will be a hand balancing
and tumbling act by Curry and
Beccaise.
Enrique Rodriguez (Cuca) and
his Bazooka will be there and
put on good act. His imitation
of train is hot stuff. Charlie
and his accordion, and Jasper
and his harmonica will be there,
too.
Music for the evenings enter
tainment will be furnished by
the Island City Dubs, a nine
piece colored orchestra supreme.
They have been touring the south
and have just returned to the
city, and have gathered lot of
new material and are ready ito
go to town..
Dryden Thrower of the local
Army Barracks will call for the
square dances, which have been
arranged so that there will be
one square dance and one round
dance. alternating.
The floor show will begin at
1880 and dancing commences at
$50.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-07
RESEARCH FOR
VETERANS AIDED
COUNTY BOARD TO SUPPLY
GAS FOR TRIPS TO GET
INFORMATION

George B. Hartjen, area super
visor of the Veterans Research
being carried on in the section
from Vero Beach to Tortugas,
addressed the county commits
sioners last night relative to the
work Of securing data concerning
the dead of all wars in which
the United States participated.
Mr.. Hartjen said that there
were two men of Key West en-
gagged in this work, Frow Russell
and c. j. Thomas, and another
who is yet to be appointed Their
work will take them to all points
in the area, and asked that gaso
line be provided for the trips.
He had made arrangements with
the Coast Guard to go to Tor
tugas and hoped to arrange for
trips to ether places by boat.
He said that at the head of
every veteran whose burial place
was proven, there would be
placed stone of Identification.
1t was decided that so gallons
of gasoline would be authorized
by the board to be used for this
purpose when called for.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-07

A large crowd is expected at
the Get-Together-Party at the
National Guard Armory tonight
at 7:30. This party is for the
benefit of the Community Christ
mas Tree for poor children which
is sponsored by the Lions Club
of Key West.
A program has been arranged
under the supervision of the Key
West Unit of the W.P.A. State
wide Recreation Project.
Vocal solos by Miss Virginia
Rosam, Mr.. Soladar (Tiny) of the
Army Barracks, John Bennett
and Paul Esquinaldo, accom-
panied by Miss Beatrice Moreno
on the piano will be given.
''Coto" of Worlds Fair fame,
will be there with his guitar and
offer selections in both Spanish
and English.
Rumba dancers, Miss Jose
phine Ubieta and Orlando Es-
quinaldo will dance to the music
of the Key West Rumba Kings, a
six-piece Cuban orchestra.
One of the highlights of the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-07

The reciprocity act vitality af-
fects several southern Florida
agriculture programs. U. S. Sugar
Corporation in the Everglades is
hard hit by competitive sugar
from Cuba entering this coun-
try.
The Florida Keys has suffered
most from the reciprocity agree
mentS, Key pineapples, huge
industry, dropped off to nothing
when Cuban pineapples were al
lowed to enter the country with
little tariff. Florida keys lime
prices are dropping lower every
year with the competition of
Mexican lines in spite of the fact
that the Key fruit is of a superior
grade.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-07

Colonel L. c. Brinton appeared
before the board of county COM
missioners last night in the in
terest of the construction of a
float for hydroplanes. He said
that the proposed place for con-
structing the float was the old
Aeromarine base at the right of
the Porter Dock Co. property at
the foot of Duval street.
Col. Brinton stated, however,
that he was under the impress
sion that garrison blight, when
the opening at the draw bridge
was made larger, would be a
much more suitable place. He
was provided with plans of diff
ferent styles of floats, which he
gave the commissioners, in or
der that a study be made of
them. 1t was decided that an an
swer would be given the Colonel
at. some time in the future, when
another meeting would be held
to reach final decision as to
where the float shall be con-
Structed.
Lights over the SWITCHBOARD
court was the next question
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-07
FOREIGN LINE
MAY STOP AT
ISLAND CITY
PANAMA AGENT OF COM
PANY HERE TO INvESTI-
GATE POSSIBILITY: PROS
PECTS LOOK GOOD

The Citizen today held a briei
interview with Capt. C. B. Fen
ton, resident agent of a Steam
ship Company at Cristobal, Canal
Zone, which reflected the in
creasing interest being given to
Key West and other east coast
cities by shipping interests since
the outbreak of war in Europe
has cancelled cruising in waters
other than those surrounding the
United States.
Capt. Fenton stated that his
company now sends ships twice
weekly from Panama to New
York City. His main interest is
to see whether or not the pres
ent schedule could be inter-
rupted by landing passengers in
Key West from Panama, then
continuing the sailing to New
York with cargoes.
Mr.. Fenton is accompanied on
the trip to this city by his wife,
who is an old friend of Mrs. L,
c. Brinton of this city. The
Brintons have been showing off
Key West points of interest for
the Fenton's benefit this morn
ing.
Capt. Fenton stated that he
would remain in Key West to-
night and tomorrow to further
investigate the possibility of
making this city a port of call for
his line.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-07
QUESTION: WILL COWS
GIVE COCONUT MILK?

One Youngster asked his
mother this question This
morning when he saw stray
cows from a dairy in the
western end Of the island eat
ing coconut leaves:
"MommY. viii the cows
give coconut milk now?"
Regardless of the fact that
cows may not convert their
milk thus. residents of the
area are incensed at the
straYing of the cows and de-
stroYing of the beautiful
palms and coconuts in that
area of the city.
So. two questions viii have
TO be answered. do cows
give coconut milk and viii
stray COWS be allowed TO eat
the palms unmolested".
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-07
GUARD CONCERT
TONIGHT AT FORT
PROGRAM TOMORROW NIGHT
AT BAYvIEW
PARK

Lovers of music who assembled
at Bayview Park last night to
hear the concert of the Regi-
mental Band under Warrant Of
ficer Caesar La Monaco were evil
IDENTITY so delighted at the rare
musical treat that the director
has decided that the last con-
cert, tomorrow night, will again
be played at the park. 1t will
start at 7:45 o'clock.
The concert for this evening,
beginning at 7:30 o'clock, will be
at Fort Taylor and the following
selected program will be played:
/. Military March, "Pomp and
Circumstance" Elgar
2. THE Skater Waltz"
Waldteufel
3. Popular, I'm An Eighteenth
Century Drawing Room"
An Adaptation
a. Overture. Beautiful Ga
lates" Suppe
IS. Popular, MY Prayer,
founded on the famous
melody, "Avant De
Mourir'
Boulanger-Kennedy
Vocal Solo by
Sergeant Frank Purnell
6. Fantasia, Musical Scenes
from Spain" Langley
Gypsy March-Dance
Habanera-Bolero
z. Popular, Scatter Brain"
Kenne-Bean and
frankie Masters
g. Descriptive Overture, THE
Battle for Democracy"
|; Frank Fuhrer
A Description of the
!, World Over of 1914-1918
Star Spangled Banner Key
The guard orchestra, with Les
Lyman, king of saxophones, will
give dance this evening at Club
Habana- Madrid.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-07
RUSSIA STARTS ENCIR-
CLING DRIVE; HITLER
HAD "WAYS TO STOP
U. S. ENTERING WAR"
Try Assncinfeh Pressl

Wy ASSOCAatCu
LONDON. Dec. 7.-GermanY is
making possible heavy shipments
of arms to Finland to aid il in its
fight against mighty Russia. Eng
land. France. Italy and other ma
tions are sending supplies and
other war materials to Finland.
Bitter cold as low as 20 de-
grees below has struck the Fin
nish front in several places and
stopped fighting, but where they
can, Russian might has begun to
encircle and bore into the little
Republic. There is an uncon-
firmed report that the famous
Monaheim Line has been pierced,
but military experts say this
could not be done that quickly
as there are over 20 miles of de-
lenses.
Russia is moving around Fin
land on all sides to completely
surround it, but soldiers are
awaiting supplies, which have
been delayed four days, before
advancing further.
England has promised Finland
100 of its latest planes, the IA
nous Spitfire type.
A French newspaper in an in
terview with exile Rawssig, to-
day makes public a statement of
Adolf Hitler that he had ways
to prevent United States aid" 60
ing to the Allies as it. did in the
last World War. The French
newspaper charges that these
ways include revolution within
America and new weapons which
would keep America engaged on
its side of the ocean. y.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-07
WATSON SEEKS
ATTY CEN'L POST
TAMPA ATTORNEY WILL RUN
FOR OFFICE HELD BY
COOPER GIBBS

TAMPA, Dec. z FNS)-J,
Tom Watson. Tampa attorney,
announced this week that he
would be candidate for the of
flee of Attorney General, subject
to the Democratic primaries next
May.
Watson will run against Attor-
ney General Gibbs of Jackson
vile, who was appointed to the
office by Governor Fred Cone,
to complete the term of the late
Cary D. Lands.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-07
GermanyAids Finland;
England, Italy, France
Help Little Republic
ElNw. ~ Aaw ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
COUNTY CONTRIBUTES
TO WHITE WAY FUND

Charles Roberts. Gonzalo
Bezanillo. Isadore Weintraub.
Charles Ketchum and Gerald
Saunders appeared before
the board of county COM
missioners at the regular
meeting last night and asked
for a donation toward a fund
TO be used to light the White
Way on Duval street during
the season.
Mr.. Saunders was the
spokesman of the delegation
and gave the details of the
movement as proposed. and
asked that the county con-
tribute $l00 in the interest
of the drive. which would
cost approximately $500 for
four months.
Mr.. Saunders explained
that there was to be a con-
certed movement directed
and that the merchants
would be asked to make up
the balance of $500.
The appropriation of $l00
was granted, SIS to be given
each of the four months the
lights are TO be kept burn
ing.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-07
COP PRAISED
DEWEY SPEECH
NOMINATION SEEKER LISTED
IMPORTANT POINTS IN
MINNEAPOLIS SPEECH
tBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. ma
tional Republican Party is busy
today working up plans for spon-
soring of Thomas E. Dewey's
campaign for president of the
United States.
Principal objection is. clearing
off debt of 100000 which the
last COP campaign never paid.
COP officials said of Dewey's
Milwaukee speech last night that
it was splendid" and very hope
full.
/ Dewey attacked the Roosevelt
Administration, claiming that
Roosevelt had not adequately
solved the unemployment prob
lem, that his political philosophy
is one of despair. He claimed that
the problem of government bonds
was second only to the interna-
tional situation.
Don Hamilton, chairman of
COP, made no statement regard
ing the talk.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-07
Col. bintOD Called For
CountySuppOItOnPrQjects
HYDROPLANE FLOAT, LIGHTS FOR SHUFFLEBOARD
COURTS, CITY PRISONERS CONSIDERED

brought before the board by the
Colonel, and he asked that the
county share the expense of
lighting throughout the season.
1t was pointed out the courts
were a source of much pleasure
to visitors. The board, on
motion, agreed to assume half
the expense of the lighting.
Another matter brought before
the commission by Colonel Brin-
ton was the county taking over
city prisoners, provided there
was enough work for them to do.
He called attention to the fact
that it had been done before, and
if possible he would like the
same arrangement started again.
Leroy Torres, prison guard,
was asked if there was enough
work to keep the prisoners in
the county Jail busy and if some
more prisoners could be used if
they were available. He replied
that there was a great deal of
work lined up for the prisoners
now on hand, and more could be
conveniently used.
After some discussion, it was
agreed that the county would
take the city's prisoners on the
same basis as before.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-07
IPARRAMORE TALKS
TO STATE GROUP
ON PROGRAM OF PUBLIC
HEALTH ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL CONVENTION

JACKSONVILLE. Dec. DIR.
James B. Parramore. director of
Monroe County Health Unit, will
take part on the program of the
Florida Public Health Associa-
tons eleventh annual convention
to be held December 7-9 in Jack
sonville at the Roosevelt Hotel.
DR.. Parramore win have a five
minute discussion on "The Local
Health Program: Credits and
Debts. This discussion will
take place at the health officers
session Thursday, December z, at
2 o'clock.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-07
CITY COUNCIL
MEETS TONIGHT

City Council meets tonight in
regular session, starting at 7:30
o'clock, in council chambers at
city hall -
Several matters of importance
to the city-at-large will be up
for discussion and action at this
meeting, it was stated today.
Many citizens of Key West are
expected to be in attendance.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-07
Identification For
FloridaKeysPlanned
MILES OF KEYS AT LOW COST
AND CURRENT RATES

What bids to be of the first great development
for identification program initiated last night at
meeting of the Monroe County Commission
E. p Mclean of Mclean Engineering Company,
Moultrie, Georgia, who has been engaged fostering
Rural Identification Administration programs through
out the country, this week in conference with President
VIM. R. Porter of First National Bank of Key West ad
vanced confederation of this important project
At the county commission meeting last night Mr.. Por
ter asked for appropriation of $50 fund for pre-
lminary for the cooperative organization work
''The plan is to Santa Claus proposition as
imagine business program be-, Mr. Porter said
RATES will be far cheaper than operator of ones
direct current plant could secure. The cooperative is
nonproft corporation with the various of the power
being the members of the corporation, be-
ing allowed more than share of stock.
Mr.. Porter said that the REA plan is to have three
subscribers to every mile of electrified Plans for
lighting the keys include the from the of
Key Largo below Pirates Cove distance of 100 miles
Thus would be necessary to have 800 subscribers the
planned to be electrified. .. -,
'The subscribers do not have any personal liability"
Mr. Porter continued land the government allows 20
for amortization of the original loan through col
lection OF construction charges Principal feature of the
program is that minimum of So. month rate is al
lowed the individual consumer Nearly all plants
ing into consideration depreciation and maintenance
costs"
No Payments For First Three Years
The cooperative need pay nothing for the first three
years amortization of its loan. The government nsalls
all equipment necessary erects poles and strings wires
Users of than the usual amount of kiOwatt
hours will be charged in accordance with very reasonable
rate according the number of hours they shown
their meters.
Individual members of the cooperative need pay but
SIS their required membership which given to them
in the form of one share of stock.
'The matter yet to be preached to the farmers and
private jewellers along the keys but plans have advanced
the point where Mr. Mclean recommends appointment
of Ross Sawyer, Jr manager. Later Mr. Mclean will
send down experienced to supervise construction
and to initiate the program, Mr.. Porter pointed out.
Benefits of the program to key jewellers untold.
There of fishing camps on the keys which
badly need adequate lighting. There many CONNER
cia houses private residences farm homes which
the lights Machinery for farm and other use may be
operated under low cost Yachts tying at fishing
docks may plug in to the system and enjoy splendid
lighting.
at will contribute greatly to the future development
of the Florida Keys" Mr.. Porter concluded.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-07
OPPOSES RENEWAL
RECIPROCITY ACT
SENATOR WHEELER STATES
ACT rs UNFAIR TO AGRI-
CULTURE IN WEST
tBy Associated PressD

WASHINGTON, Dec. Sen
ator Wheeler of Ohio today said
that he opposed continuation of
the reciprocity agreement be-
tween the United States and
Latin American countries.
Wheeler said that the act was
especially unfair to Western
agriculture.
The act expires June IL.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-07
NOTICE! STOCKHOLDERS
MONROE INVESTMENT CO.

A special meeting will be held
Friday, December 8, at 1880 P. M.
at Knights of Golden Eagle Hall,
1918 Petronia Street. Business
of importance.
r. B. RUSSELL, Pres.
DOUGLAS r. TREVOR, Sec.
dec6-3t
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-07
TANKER SALINAS. SAILED

Tanker Salinas, of the U. S.
Navy, which arrived in port with
a cargo of $4,000 barrels of fuel
oil for the tanks in the naval
station, sailed last evening.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-07
ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY
VOTED; MOVE TO SUP
PORT ADVERTISING
PLAN; HEAR REPORTS
The sum of SIS was appro.
priated by the Board of County
Commissioners last night al
regular meeting for the fund for
the entertainment of the Florida
National Guards. now in camp
fer one week at Fort Taylor.

National Guards. now in camp
fer one week at Fort Taylor.
Present at the meeting were:
Chairman Carl Bervaldi Com
Emissioners Braxton B. Warren,
VIM. H. Monsalvatge and T. Jenk-
ms Curry; Attorney w. Curry
Harris, Clerk Ross c. Sawyer,
Chief Deputy Sheriff Bernard
Waite and a number of interested
citizens.
Report of Miss Ileen Williams
in the liquidation of projects for
the County Welfare Clinic was
heard and sum of SIG received
to- be turned over to DR.. j. c.
Gekeler, cashier of the fund.
Reports Heard
K. o. Thompson, sheriff, re-
ported collections and deposits of
$295.21.
Tax Collector Frank Laid re-
ported deposits in the First Ma
tional Bank of $996.38 for the
month of November, which were
collections from occupational Ii
cepses and beer licenses. The
funds were placed in the Gen.
'eral Revenue account.
Report of C. Sam B. Curry,
clerk of Criminal Court, for No
vember was read and placed on
file.
81 J. E. Creeche; prison super
visor, reported that the Monroe
county Jail and accessories were
given clean bill of health. The
report was read and filed.
Report of sales and redemption
of tax certificates amounting to
$207.42 was read by the clerk.
Report of tho condition of Mrs.
Ella Freedman, who is suffering
with glaucoma of the right eye,
which may affect the left eyes
sight, was submitted with the
report of Attorney Harris and af-
fidavits as to her condition was
read. The sum of 500 was ap-
propriated for an operation.
County Judge Raymond Lord
and Tax Collector Frank Laid
turned in the report of licenses
issued during November, show
ing issues from Number 101 to
1873. totalljng for the state $469.75
and for the county $243.88.
Aid To Mrs. Bazo
Letters from DR.. John E. Hall,
of Miami, and DR.. ]. Y. Porter of
Key West, were read, explaining
the condition of Mrs. Mary Bazo,
and the need of particularly
dangerous operation, and it was
explained that the person in
question was without funds and
in need of assistance. The mat
ter was discussed by the board
and it was decided that the sum
of 500 be given. Mr.. Bazo, who
was attending the meeting, was
deeply impressed with the act
of the commission, and so ex-
pressed himself.
Murphy Certificates
Clerk Sawyer explained his
trip to Tallahassee and the de-
livery to the Internal Improve
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