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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-28
CANCER CONTROL
CAMPAIGN NOW
NEARING END
AMERICAN SOCIETY HAS EN-
LISTED MANY WORKERS
SINCE MOVEMENT WAS IN.
ITIATED

In its educational campaign for
the control of cancer, the wom-
ems Field Army gives the fol-
lowing advice to the public:
The term cancer" includes all
forms of malignant growth, very
many varieties now being known.
These have certain characteristics
In common, such as uncontrolled
growth, tendency to spread wide
ly in the body, and fatal termina-
ton if not treated early and ade-
quately. They differ in certain
characteristics, such as location in
the body, microscopic appearance,
and response to treatment. Their
histories of development may be
quite dissimilar and it is probable
that the conditions which may
precede them also differ greatly.
To the question, rs cancer in
creaSing?", the American Society
for the Control of Cancer replies
that more deaths from cancer are
reported each year. Some attrib-
ute this increase to increasing age
of the population; some to a real
increase in the occurrence of can
Ger. The death rate per 100000
population has increased from SO
per 100000 in 1900 to Ill per
100000 in 1896. This is ample
evidence, the Society considers.
of greater number of recognized
deaths from cancer.
An appeal is made by the
American Society for the Control
of Cancer to every man, woman
and child in the United States to
join in the work of combating
this disease. A dollar member
ship will do much in helping the
cause. Key West memberships
are coming in and the prospects
are that by the time the drive
closes on Sunday, April 80. this
city will have made as fine a
showing as any other city of its
size in Florida.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-28
SHOWS OBJECTIVE
FEATURE OF BILL
RELATIVE TO ISSUANCE OF
LICENSES BY COUNTY
JUDGES

County Judge Raymond Lord
is in receipt of a letter from
County Judge Boyd H. Anderson.
of Broward county. calling atten-
ton to a proposed bill which will
be offered at the present session
of the legislature, two sections
of which could cause county
judges a great deal of trouble"
Section Two provides that no
license shall be issued to a per-
son under the influence of in
toxicating liquor or narcotic
drugs. Section Four pro-
vides that if the county judge
violates any provision of the act,
he shall be subject to removal
from office.
Judge Anderson then asks the
question, "What is to prevent
any couple from obtaining a
marriage license while they are
sober and then at a later date
testify that at the time they APP
piled for a license they were un-
der the influence of intoxicating
liquor or narcotic drugs, thereby
causing the judge to be removed
from office or at least causing
him great deal of trouble and
expense. Your political enemies
could have you out of office in a
very short time if this bill be
comes a law"
MIR. Lord agrees with Judge
Anderson and told The Citizen
there are other phases of the
proposed law, which need grave
thought and consideration
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-28
EXAMINER BEING
KEPT VERY BUSY
EXAMINING APPLICANTS TO
SEEK CITIZENSHIP
PAPERS

James B. Watkins, naturaliza-
ton examiner from jacksonville,
is a busy man today and will
continue through at least a part
of tomorrow, examining poten-
tial citizens of the United States,
who will apply for naturalization
acceptance at the term of court
which viii convene 1920 Monday
morning in Federal court.
In his office in the postoffice
building this morning MIR. Wat
kins had just concluded a busy
session and was preparing to en-
JOY few moments of relaxation
when he was approached by The
Citizen and asked as to the prob
able number of applicants who
would appear before Judge Hol-
land Monday.
Mr.. Watkins said no accurate
idea could be given a: this time
but he would be in a position to
answer that question by noon to-
morrow, when he opined that his
examinations would be brought
to close and the number of ap-
,plicants be made known.
However il is confidently ex-
pected that there viii be ap-
proximately 40 who viii appear
before Judge Holland to answer
the questions as to their quail
fications for citizenship, and that
Is the number the Elks Club ex-
poets viii hear the address by
Attorney W. Curry Harris and be
presented with an American
flag.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-28
PURSES STOLEN
ON WEDNESDAY
TAKEN FROM CAR OF MRS.
ROSS SAWYER AND
DAUGHTER-IN-LAW

Mrs. Ross c. Sawyer and daugh-
ter-in-law, Mrs. Ross c. Sawyer,
Jr., had the misfortune Wednes-
day to lose their pocketbooks
from their car and up to the
hour of going to press nothing
had been heard of them
Mrs. Sawyer is the president Of
Stephen r. Mallory Chapter
Daughters OF The Confederacy.
and on that day, Decoration Day.
was placing wreaths, flowers and
flags on the graves of departed
veterans of the Civil War, and
decorating others. in company
with Mrs. Ross Sawyer, Jr. ,aae
They left their purses in the
car while they decorated several
of the mounds, and upon their
return found that some miscreanf
had entered the car and removed
both money containers. A dill
gent search was made but no
trace Of the purses was found
The loss was reported to the Of
fices of the sheriff. but as no sus-
picious persons were seen IN the
vicinity of the car there was no
clue furnished the officers which
would lead TO the recovery Of the
purses There was an appreci-
able sum IN one of the contain
ers-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-28
NESTOR DOLE, 81,
DIED This MORNING

/ NeStor Dole, 81, cook on board
the Wrecking Tug Warbler, who
resided at 1923 Duval street,
died this morning shortly after
o'clock, in the Marine hospital,
which he entered Monday.
Funeral services will be held
Sunday afternoon 5 o'clock from
the residence, Rev. G. Perez, OF
the Latin Methodist church, of
ficiating.
Pritchard's Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.
Survivors are, the widow, Mrs.
Aurora Dole, one daughter, Eva
Dole, two sons. Nestor, Jr. and
Evelio Dole, and the father,
Juan Dole.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-28
E: SUTHERLAND
ON VISIT HERE

E. M Sutherland, manager of
sales engineering for the willard
Storage Battery Co., of Cleve-
land. Ohio, was a visitor in Key
West this morning, and a caller
at the lighthouse headquarters.
Shortly after his arrival Mr..
Sutherland went on board the
Tender Poppy and with Radio
Electrician Carl Rom, sailed for
Cosgrove Shoals to investigate
the condition of the slow dis
charge storage batteries at the
light on the shoals.
The tender with its passengers
is expected to return TO port
some time this afternoon.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-28
BY PRESTON GROVER
AP Feature Service Writer

WASHINGTON, April 28.-In
a pinch we can crowd a substan-
tial part of the Navy through the
Panama Canal and get it out into
the Pacific or Atlantic before an
enemy fleet could reach American
shores either from the Azores or
Hawaii.
That may be comforting to those
who think that at some time or
other We may have to wipe up on
an enemy fleet in one ocean and
then send ships through the canal
to take on another
So far the Navy never has had
to rush through the canal to meet
an enemy, nor has it had to solve
just what to do in event enemy
ships were near enough to launch
a fleet of airships to harass the
process. The present fleet of
three score or more ships moving
back to Pacific Coast stations
faces none of those elements.
Yet it is problem to get
through the canal under rush
conditions and thereisn't a Navy
officer afloat who doesn't look
longingly at another route as an
auxiliary, the one through Nicara-
qua, which years ago was repeat
eddy recommended by boards of
engineers in preference to the
Panama job.
Through In al Hours
In 1894 tn Navy did canal
problem and in. Al hours pushed
1874 ships through the canal. That
included the bulk of the big ships
and host of destroyerS and sup
ply ships, all of which are essen
tial units of a good fighting fleet.
Here is the way it is done
There are three levels of locks on
either side. Each ship in crossing
must pass through all six, three
UP, three down. The fleet now
moving to the Pacific side moves
up to the Atlantic locks. There
are two sets of locks so feet
apart, so two battleships at a time
can start the passage. 1t takes
eight hours to make the 52-mile
crossing.
Water from Gatun Lake, on the
upper levels, pours into the lower
locks through a dozen huge val
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-28
Hitler Speech NinUIIIlfhAny
Real Threat Toward Conflict
PUTTING FLEET THROUGH CANAL
Is EASY JOHN PEACE Time

YES in the floor of the lock. The
battleship has been pulled into
the lock by a series of electric
winches called mules" and in Is
minutes it can be lifted up to the
second level, and another pair OF
battleShips can be started
through. The first ships, mean
time, rise to the third level and
start through the various lakes
and cuts on the way to the other
side.
Big ships occupy whole lock.
Smaller ships are wedged in like
sardines. Two destroyers can
get into each lock, so they go
over the divide four at a time.
The little banana boats" which
are forever scuttling back and
forth through the canal are sar-
dined in a dozen at a time, or
wedged under the hips of a big
ger vessel.
Canal Crew In Charge
Once in the locks, the ships
crew is showed aside and a canal
crew taxes over. A pilot is as
signed to each vessel. AS it ap-
proaches the lock, the first set of
mules" is hooked on to pull the
ship slowly forward. As many as
IL mules" six on a side. may be
needed to keep a battleship from
swaying against the side walls or
ramming the gates to the lock
ahead. A huge net of chains
made of steel rods four inches in
diameter is strung in front of the
gates to prevent ramming by in
coming ships. They drop to the
bottom as the gates open in
solemn cathedral fashion.
The expert crews ride with
each ships through the canal,
from one side to the other, tog-
Cling the ship tightly in each
lock.
The Army, which is responsible
for guarding the canal, doubts
that an airplane bomb, even
rather big one, would likely do
much damage to the locks or
gates. They were built tough.
But all strategists are afraid of a
''lucky punch which might tie it
up. In that event il would take
three weeks to a month to sail
around the horn. A lot could
happen to San Francisco or New
York in that time.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-28

! Your suggestions are welcome
and you should bring them to
members of the organization.
Gives Explanation
DR.. Julio de Poo expressed him
self as being acquainted with the
members of the organization and
felt that much good could be ac-
compliShed when their intentions
were carried out through the CO.
operation of the people of the
city.
/ He concluded with the state
ment that there was very little
that he could add to what had
already been said, but urged the
people to join in the movement
and do all in their power to cor
rect the situation and prevent the
disaster which is staring Key
West in the face. Key West has
a beautiful future ahead, the
speaker said, but in the period
of transition from the present to
the future something has to be
done to preserve the atmosphere
of the city and it is up to the peo-
siple to do it.
h., Spoke Briefly
Following the doctor. Mrs.
Stephen Douglas was introduced
and spoke briefly and to the
point. The opportunity for every
person in Key West and who had
the interests of the city at heart
to join in the movement and
intellectually endeavor to bring
about the goal for which the
organization was striving. She
guaranteed the support of the
Woman'S Club.
Fred Eberhardt then read a let
ter from WPA headquarters in
Jacksonville, which contained the
following:
Il have studied your last let
tiers as well as two of your pre-
vlous letters and admire your in
terest and civic attitude. At the
same time / find it administra-
lively necessary to request that
you restrict your activities to
WPA duties inasmuch as you are
an administrative officer.
| Ii Il believe you will agree with
nae that il is inadvisable that you
should attempt to continue to
take part in activities which are
strictly functions of the sponsor.
that is, the City of Key West and
Monroe County,.
Eberhardt Resigns
Mr.. Eberhardt then announced
his resignation as chairman of the
organization, which brought the
meeting to a close.
After the meeting MIR. Eber-
hardt said that he was of the
opinion that letters had been writ
ten to Jacksonville expressing the
thought that he was building UP
a strong organization to assist him
in his political ASPIRATIONS. of which
he had none. but was actuated
purely by his interests in the city
and his love for its people.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-28
WAsHINGroN-senator Pitt

WASHINGToN.-Senator Pitt
mans bill to impose economic
sanctions against Japan, intro
duced today brought the u. S.
Senate into an uproar as isola-
tionists shouted that the act would
bring the nation into a war. Sena-
tor Pittman asserted that tie ma
ton should take its pick between
China and Japan, and that his bill
would inform all nations as to
our stand.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-28
Washington Looks On An
swer To Peace Proposal
As Being OF Little Sig
nificance

fhy AsAocia&ed Pre@sb
WASHINGTON. April IL
Adolf ? Killers answer 10 thr
peace plan made by President
Roosevelt April Is. was broadcast
TO the world this morning in .
speech that lasted two hours and
IL minutes. And the world is
practically unanimous IN its opin-
ion that The speech was about as
was expected.
One exception. however. stood
out. and that was the demands of
the fuehrer in regarding to Danzis
being returned TO Germany. Hit
Ter also demanded permission
from Poland to build an interna-
tional highway across the Polish
corridor 10 East Prussia.
Other highlights of the speech
included the assertion that Ger
many would now consider all
treaties with England nop Eexist-
ent. including. chiefly, the Naval
Pact; the refusal of Hitler TO con-
slider President Roosevelt as a
mediator in any conference of
nations; and the statement that
the 81 nations mentioned by the
President must answer for them
selves-in whatever way they
please" the threat of aggression.
The speech was, for the most
part, calm, displaying throughout
great deliberatlon on all topics
Hitler asserted that ne de-
handed nothing from France.
that he does not want war, and
that the German army is the
strongest and the air fleet the
mightiest in the world today.
e Concerning the President. Hit
Ter stated that President Roose-
welt came into power in the same
time that he CHitler) did, and
while the economic problems Of
Germany had been largely solv-
ed. il appeared that there were
no problems in the United States.
because Roosevelt was now TAX
ing the cares and problems Of the
world1at-lsrge on his shoulders"
German officials. incidentally.
commented on the Presidents
plea as a means 10 cover up" the
failings of the Democratic party
IN lfllS COunug-
The German fuehrer declared
that the DemOcractic peace
mongers" were Infatuated be-
cause no blood had been shed
bringing the millions of Germans
scattered over Europe back into
the fold of the German empire
Reactions of the world 20 the
speech were varied -.-.
Washington called the speech
mainly a political TRADE. No
official comment, however. had
been released up to press time
Incidentally. the State Depart
ment does not consider the speech
as an official answer 70 the peace
plan. The answer is looked for
through regular. diplomatic chan
nels.
's Britains considered the speech
ofie-hslf defiant and one-half con-
cflistory. France considered the
speech dangerous. especially in
regard 70 Hitler's demands for
DanZig-
Stock markets Of The word
considered the speech -bullish-.
though, following brisk trading
at openings. the market eased of
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-28

ENGLEWOOD. N. ]. Mrs.
Charles Lindbergh and her two
sons arrived here this morning,
and will live at the home of her
mother on the Morrow estate.
She arrived yesterday on the
SIS. Champagne
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-28
NOTICE To ELKS!

For the purpose of attend
ing special program In connec-
ton with American Citizen
ship Class scheduled for II. g
Court. all members are re-
quesfed 10 meet af Federal
Building On Monday morning.
May Isl. AZ 1880 o'clock.
GEO. o. LUCAS.
Secretary.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-28
news FLASHES
tNy Associates PressI

see eass q o . o . o o o o - o
CAPE FAREWELL, Greenland.
Two daring flyers of the Soviet
army had completed approx
mately two-thirdS of their 1900
mile flight from Moscow to New
York at noon time, when it was
reported that their red plane had
been sighted off this point. The
plane had passed in sight of Ice
land early this morning, and at
its present rate of speed should
reach its destination before dawn
tomorrow morning.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-28

Key West, Florida, has ths
most equable climate n the
country; with an average
range Of only IL Fahrenheit
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-28

Associated Press Day Wire
Service
For SO Years Devoted to the
Best Interests of Key West
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-28

Your suggestions are welcome
and you should bring them to
members of the organization.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-18
POLITICULARS
AND
PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Washington has the unprecedented number of five judge
ships vacant three superior court judges and two federal
district judges survey revealed today with ample candi
dates after each vacancy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-18
AID MOVEMENT
OF WAR GOODS
CanadianG Government
Cooperates With
u. S. Railroads

OTTAWA-Federal depart
ment of transport officials said
today they are prepared to CO.
operate fully with American
railroads in facilitating move
ment of war materials from
the u. S. through Canadian
ports.
The statement was issued in
answer 10 a suggestion in Wash
ington. by an official of the Asso-
citation of American Railroads,
that u. S. control be extended to
Canadian docks and terminals.
The suggestion. 1t was said. was
to ensure that there will be no
congestion of United States freight.
The official referred particularly
to the port of Montreal.
Transport officials pointed out
they have already taken steps TO
guard against such situation. An
order-in-council was recently pass
ed authorizing the appointment of
transport controller to determine
priority in the movements OF troops
and war supplies. officials said.
The order has already been
effected. they said. by the appoint
ment Of T. c. Lockward OF Mont
real to this position. He will as
sumo his duties Nov. 30.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-18
State Officers
HOnOred Guests

State officers Of the Daughters
Of America. women's auxiliary to
the Junior Order of United Amer
lean Mechanics. win be honor
guests at q meeting Of Tahoma
council No. Friday evening at
8 o'clock in Warren hall, 260sls
Sixth ave.
The guests viii be Mrs. Max
II. Garretson Of Wanna. state
councillor; Mrs. H. e. Summer
kamp Of Portland, state vice coun-
cilor, and Cora Bussel Of Seattle,
state recording secretary. A plan
to introduce a bill at the next
Legislative session to require read
ing Of the Bible In the public
schools viii be presented by Mrs.
Summerkamp.
Councillor Bessie Roberts will
preside.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-18
WILKINS IN LINE

The three superior court judges
posts vacant are at Everett, Seat
tie and Bellingham. Judge Lloyd
L. Black of Everett was named TO
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-18
Hope Is ReUiDed;;
FREELY Sighted

: oEATIIE-of vital import to
firefly lovers today was disclosure
one Of the phosphorescent insects
had been sighted near Everett, Is
miles north Of here.
A batch Of fircflies was brought
from the east several months ago
and loosed In the University Of
Warrington srboretum. but they
might a. well have been ordinary
bugs, for. after that dazzling first
night they vanished.
A Lowell woman. Mrs. Lyle
winklealy. reported today. how
ever. she had seen one Of the glow
ing insects. She called It = Eight
ning bug'-a minor and inconse-
quential departure from authentic
terminology.
Arborctum authorities were
hopeful the firefiies. first evel
imported into the Pacific North
west, had scattered with equal sue
cess 10 other Northwest towns.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-18
Sentence Surgeon
To Die In Chair

BENTON, nI.-Dr. George W.
Gore, sr.. wealthy surgical spe-
eialist. Friday stood convicted Of
numbering his sons attorney and
the penalty was fixed at death in
the electric chair DR.. Gore is IS.
DIR. Gore shot Carl choisser, 46.
Benton attorney and publisher
Of the Benton Evening News. last
Sept. IS. Choisser was attorney
for George W. Gore jr.. %. who
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-18
Jury DECIDES
! REAvEs GUILTY
Celebration jubilee
Week Ends With
Conviction

A Jury IN Superior Judge Ernest
-. Cards court returned In less
than IN hour Thursday evening
with . verdict that Chester o,
Rsavss. rs. was guilty Of at
tempted rape Of Miss Lena vuga,
21-yenr-old Auburn waitress.
Resvcs took the witness stand
himself toward the close Of the
trial h the late afternoon "a
testify that the young woman
went 70 his apartment at e42 Faw-
cett ave. willingly and that he
went no farther than to make
1Dse' 10 her.
rhe alleged attack took place
early IN the morning Of July n,
after Reaves and Miss vuga had
celebrated Golden jubilee week In
four successive evenings Of max
ing the rounds Of Tacoma taverns
together. The accused man told
the Jury both Of them were plenty
stiff" the night IN question.
Resvcs took the girl home to
Auburn in q tai afterward. The
driver. called ~ q defense wit
ness. said she made no remarks
TO him. The defendant said he
even kissed her good night at her
home and was amazed TO find
himself arrested the next day.
Attorney Frank Hale. appointed
~ the court to defend Reaves,
bought 70 have = mistrial declared
when the prosecution introduced
testimony limiting that the man In
tended to introduce the girl to =
H. e prostitution
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-18
DEMO Committeeman
PLAN RALLY MONDAY

A rally for precinct committee
men viii feature a meeting OF the
sth Ward Democratic club to be
held Monday al S P. m in 81
Luke's community hall Ed Jensen
will preside. State Senator G. b.
Kerstetter and County Chairman
Hans johnson will be the speak
ers. Entertainment will be fur
nished by C. p. S. students. with
refreshments to follow.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-18
2 More Destroyers
To Go In Service

WASHINGTON - The navy to-
day ordered two more of its old
destroyers, the U. S. S. Branch and
Laub. recommissioned for neutral-
ity patrol work. This brings to
Il the number of the old craft,
which were tied up at San Diego
and Philadelphia. ordered to active
service since the European war
began.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-18
TACOMA GIRL PLEDGE

Miss Patty Ann Sehwsb. Sta
dunn high school graduate. was
recently taken IN as a pledge by
the Whitman college Dramatic club
at walla Walla. Miss Schwab,
sophomore at Whitman. was grad
uated from high school in 1888.
She was one Of Is chosen for mem
bership by the Dramatic club.