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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-16

this country represented less than
4I10O OF one per cent Of our popu-
lation.
"It is necessary TO stress once
more fact which the American pub
lie has even yet not understood
sufficiently. namely. that these refu-
gees from Germany are not all Jews
By religion-far from 1t. In 1888.
about one-third (s1Tol OF all refu-
gees from Germany were Christian
Refugees Enrich Culture
Refugee Facts" after outlining
the relief activities Of the Quakers.
declares that its services are rem
dered with the conviction that II
wise and careful placement can be
assured in this country. these inn
migrants. unwanted In Germany.
may prove to be q valuable asset to
our American life. After careful re-
search we are publishing these facts
with the hope that they may con-
tribute to. the realization that the
acceptance OF refugees presents an
opportunity for enriching American
life both commercially and cul-
turally."
|, After referring to England's ex-
perience with refugees. 1900 OF
whom gave employment to $4,000
Britons. the pamphlet similarly
points out that refugees in this
country do not displace American
workers. Noting the general fear on
this score. the pamphlet states that
cit Is natural that many people who
are uninformed should be easy prey
for anyone who wishes to increase
anti-alienisrn or anti-Semitism in
our ian1. Every American is now
aware that there are many such
organizations In our country which
are exerting themselves. mostly In
furtive ways. to increase racial feel
ing among us."
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-16
Senator Pepper continues his tight gril

Senator Pepper continues his tight grip
on Roosevelt's coat-tail. During the last
session of Congress. he castigated in Bit
ter terms those Democrats who joined the
Republicans in wrecking part of Roose-
velt's legislative program. The speech was
characterized as 'scowardly and menda-
cious", and even Democratic Majority
Leader Barley arose to state he did not
share in Peppers narrow-minded views.
It would be a monotonous world, he said,
.'if everybody thought alike.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-16
eessessssssssesssesseess
PEOPLES FORUM

PRAISES coLuA4N

PRAISES COLUMN
Editor, The Citizen:
May I take this opportunity to
congratulate Miss or Mrs. Florida
Cracker( whichever it may bel
on her unique column, which, to
this household, is one of the high
lights of The Citizen. She has a
way of expressing her thoughts
and topics without ever lending
the least impression of malice to-
ward anyone.
Furthermore, she seems to be
all for Key West, and one of our
able boosters, the latter of which
we are greatly in need.
More power to Florida Cracker
and here's hoping that in the
near future hers may be daily
column instead of one presented
so infrequently.
Miss or Mrs. Cracker, won't
you please write an article in
your own inimitable way con-
corning the increasing of the
bridge tolls, which is indeed a
blow to our little city?
ISABEL DE POO.
MRS. Julio De Poo)
Kye West, Fla,
Aug. is, 1882.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-16
FINANCIAL PUBLICITY

Too much emphasis cannot be given to
the advisability of complete publicity as to
the financial transactions of public bodies
The taxpayers are entitled to know the fl
nancial condition of the governing unit, its
expenditures and other "details that reflect
good or bad management in public affairs.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-16

The Administrations specious policy
of lending, spending and electing was
knocked into a cooked hat by Congress,
when that body defeated the $3.50, 000,-
600 Originally $s,OOO.0OO,O O0) Lending
Bill At least that appreciable sum was
saved from being showed down rat hole.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-16

Hardly anywhere in business is the
position of the one in charge not envied by
some other person, and while the bond
between them is strained it remains intact
because of mutual self-interest. Not many
men will sacrifice personal advantage by
an open breach. Il
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-16
The Hatch bin, taking Federal offic

The Hatch bill, taking Federal office
holders out Of politics. was signed by the
President. undoubtedly most reluctantly.
because it smothers his biggest political as
set the Influence of the iobholder ma
chine. Those on relief viii no more be
intimidated to vote as suggested or else.
The ratio Is now irversed and 'or else
means a kick in the pants of the intinida-
tor. The whip is now in the hands Of the
underdog, and this column trusts he viii
use it when the privilege is offered.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-16

If business is at the bottom, it cannot
GO down farther, and must of necessity go
up. So let's be cheerful, besides Congress
has adjourned, and Roosevelt's wings have
been clipped We have much for which
to be thankful
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-16

Lending money to France and Eng
land is like lending money to relatives. Not
much chance of getting it back unless you
go to court, and you dislike doing that.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-16
ton as such a port with :. all
available power and influence.

Steamship Cuba arrived in port
this morning from Tampa and
left $3.50 o'clock for Havana. The
ship carried 81 first cabin pas
sengers and II second cabin pas
sengers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-16
Good news: Congress has adjourned

The lean, lanky poor girl who marries
rich Immediately becomes slender and
willowy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-16
IMPROVEMENTS ron KEY WEsi
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

l, Water and Sewerage.
Comprehensive City Plan tzcning).
8. Hotels and Apartments
4. Bathing Pavilion.
5. Airports--L md and Sea.
6. Consolidation Of County and City
Governments.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-16

Augustine Torres, rs, native of
Cuba but a prominent citizen of
Key West and for more than half
a century a cigar packer by trade,
died late yesterday afternoon at
his home, 211 Duval street. Fun
eral will be 5 o'clock this after
noon from the residence to the
First Methodist church, Rev. G.
H. Gowan officiating. Survivors
are tho widow, Mrs. Minerva
Torres; five sons and daughters,
A. Aurelio Torres, Mrs. Walter P.
Curry, E. A. Torres. Mrs. Joseph
G Marucci and George Cleveland
Torres There are also 10 grand
children and one great grand
child.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-16

+. kilograms advise of the death
of Sidney r. Perry at his home in
Sarasota today. Mr.. Perry was
well known in the city, having
resided here many years ago. He
was a son of the late DIR. Perry,
who was one of Key Vests most
prominent citizens during those
days. The deceased visited Key
West several years ago. He will
be remembered by many citizens
who win be grieved to learn of
his passing.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-16

Kid Roberts will try to stop
Kid Castellano's winning streak
when these two step into the
ring Monday night. Here is a
pair of channels showers who
have a number of defeats to their
credit but it will be the first
time they have ever been
brought together in the ring.
Fans are expecting rousing and
exciting fight.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-16

Editorial Comment: While in
terest is rife in the free port
movement Key West should be
pressing her claim for considera-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-16
KEY WEST IN DAYS CONE BY
Happenings Here Just Ten Years Ago Today As Taken
From The Files OF The ciiizen

1t is expected that another
large crowd will assemble at the
county court house tonight to at
tend a special meeting of the
county commissioners at which
it is understood that something
definite will be done about the
controversy concerning the 10
mills school tax election held on
August 6. The matter was
brought up at the meeting of the
commissioners Wednesday night
but the commissioners desired
more complete information on
certain phases of the matter and
postponed further inquiry until
tonight. George G. Brooks urged
an early decision because of the
approaching fall term of school
in order that officials may be in
formed of the stand to be taken
by the board. It is claimed by
the school board that the 10 mills
was carried but the legal adviser,
Mr.. Malone, of the county board,
declared the issue failed, if the
figures as published were correct.
That is the problem an effort
will be made to solve at the
meeting tonight.
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81 desire to announce my cam
didacy for City Treasurer at the
coming city election in Novem-
Der. / am now filling out the
unexpired term of my appoint
ment''. With the above modest
words, Thomas K. Warren, the
city treasurer, makes his formal
announcement and is soliciting
the support of his friends in the
coming race. He is known to
every citizen of Key West. He is
universally admired and respect
ed for his sterling qualities. OF
his integrity, ability and high
standing there is no question and
his present position in the First
National Bank places him where
he is at all times accessible to
the voters of the city. His cam
didacy is based on his fitness for
the position and his ability for
service.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04
ABOUT sALEslMANSHIP

In radio talk some time ago, w. j.
Cameron made some rather surprising
statements concerning statesmen and sales
manship, among which was the assertion
that about 70 per cent of all sales are made
on the initiative of buyers themselves, and
only about 80 per cent through personal
selling efforts.
He also said that 20 per cent of all
goods sold personally through the initia-
tive of statesmen are sold by only 90 per
cent of the statesmen.
These figures apply, We assume, to
statesmen who personally call on prospec-
tive customers, rather than to clerks in
stores or other regular places of business.
whose results could hardly be checked or
estimated
Mr.. Cameron does not believe in So
called thigh pressure craftsmanship in
which the prospective buyer is harangued
by lot of bombastic and meaningless
sales talk, which is exceedingly distaste-
full to any intelligent buyer. The best
salesman is one who studies the needs Of
his customer, and gives him information
that will lead him to buying intelligently,
and such salesman is usually welcome on
a return visit. Mr. Cameron significantly
adds:
"The salesman who comes in with a
lot of orders dangling Nike scalps from his
belt is not good salesman, for YOU can
scalp q man only once. Making q Gus
toner is more important than making a
SALE
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04
WORTHWHILE CIVIC EFFORT

Key West is fortunate in at least one
respect: It has two organizations which
are concerning themselves with youth ac-
tivities. They are the Rotary Club and
Arthur Sawyer Post of the American
Legion.
At meeting this week officials and
committee chairmen of the Rotary Club
decided to continue sponsorship of the Boy
Scout organization, furnishing lunches to
undernourished school children and main
tanning the school safety patrol. The
group also decided to seek means of CO.
ordinating the work of all organizations
interested in youth and boy activities.
Arthur Sawyer Post reported at the
Fifth District Conference here of the vet
eran organization last Sunday that it was
progressing with the statewide program
or organizing junior baseball teams, a
Junior drum and bugle corps and forma-
ton of squadron of the Sons OF the
Legion. The Legion here is also sponsor
ing one of the Boy Scout troops.
These are all worthy projects. The
BOYS of Key West are the future men of
Key West In the Boy Scout organization,
in the schools, on the Fairgrounds and by
contact with the men of the American
Legion and the Rotary Club our boys learn
the fundamentals of good citizenship. I'm
consciously they are stepped with the
meaning of Americanism, the principles
of our form of government, good sports
manship and the debt one citizen owes to
another They learn while they play.
They learn to play fairly and to meet the
world squarely. They are more likely to
grow up into the kind of citizens this city
needs than they would were they left to
shift for themselves, without the guidance
of men who have rubbed elbows in various
parts of the world and know their way
around.
The Rotary Club suggestion that the
efforts of all the organizations interested
in boy movements should be co-ordinated
is a good one. 1t needs further explora-
ton, concerted action. Such coordination
will prevent overlapping Of such activities,
spread the projects to embrace a larger
number of youngsters. Each organization
should be assigned definite fields in which
to point their efforts, with every other or
ganization cooperating in the success of
the various projects.
Rotarians and Legionnaires deserve
the thanks of the entire community for
fostering and furthering these sane youth
activities.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04
THE KEY WEST CITIZEN

WILL always seek the truth and print il
without fear and without favor; never be
always fight for progress never be the or
gan or the mouthpiece of any person, clique,
faction or class; always do its utmost for the
injustice; denounce vice and praise virtue.
commend good done by individual or organ
ization; tolerant of others rights, views and
opinions; print only news that will elevate
and not cohtaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04

There is talk of monument for Carl
G. Fisher who developed Miami Beach and
made it great resort city where once was
but mangrove swamp. Although his
wealth at times was computed in millions,
he died comparatively poor man. his
viii disposing of only $4,000. Where he
succeeded at Miami Beach, Fisher failed
at Montauk, L. l., but he did not lack
imagination and both Key Largo and Key
West were in his minds eye for develop
ment when death which overlooks none
came to him.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04
Travelling Around America
LEAVES AS FIRST PRIZE

IN POUCH Of dry leaves to the
victor! And It was the most
coveted prize one could win for
prowess in athletic games - CEN
turtles ago in the days Of the Incas.
The pouch was wondrously woven
in colorful patterns originated by
Mama occlo. sister.wife Of the first
Inca; the leaves were those Of the
sacred plant coca. Accompanying
this pouch. known as chuspa. was q
small gourd called popora, contain
Ing lime. The two substances to-
gether- chewed like tobacco-pro-
duced marvellous powers OF endur-
ance, rendering the coca chewer al
most insensible to cold, fatigue, and
even to hunger-with but handful
OF roasted maize and his pouch OF
coca leaves, the Indian could travel
q hundred miles keeping pace with
q pack mule. In those days. too, coca
leaves were used as offerings to the
Sun; they were burned to make
smoke at sacrifices; and buried with
the body of the deceased ready to
help him on his way through the I'm
known.
Today the Indians of the Andes
still chew these magic" leaves. to
combat cold and fatigue. Three or
four times . day they take q rest
from their labors for .acpilicar' as
the chewing Of coca is called-con-
Stunning often az much as two or
three ounces q day. The pouch
swung from his belt is q regular part
of the Indians garb; and the en-
larged jaw and puffy cheek, a per-
manent characteristic Of his face. In
the meantime the medical profess
sion has discovered the benefits OF
cocaine and coca leaves are export
ed in great quantities. The cocals. or
farms. upon which the plant is
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04
the owners on payment of taxes
due and the accrued costs.
=. IA0Eo Grdf1 I'M =

The home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Francisco Perez, 1116 Packer
street, was the scene of a pretty
wedding last night at 8:15 O'Clock
when their daughter, Miss Maria
Perez, became the bride of Henry
Fulton Baker. The home was
beautifully decorated for the
event. The marriage was wit
messed by numerous relatives and
more than 200 friends. Miss Eu-
genia Perez, sister of the bride,
was the bridesmaid, and Vicente
Molina stood with the groom. A
reception followed the ceremony
and refreshments were served
while the guests danced and made
merry until a late hour.
Members of Boy Scout Troop
Number / were happy this morn
ing when they left over the high
way enroute to the proposed
camping place at Atlanta, Ga. The
camp is to be called Camp Tom
Brown, in honor of former
scout of the troop, who is now
making his home in Atlanta. Tom
worked hard to have the people
of Atlanta extend an invitation
to his scout friends and is over
joyed at the prospects of the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04
TODAY'S DAILY QUIZ
Can you answer seven Of these
ten Test Question: Turn TO
Page 4 for Answers

1. In which Stare rs Abraham
Lincoln National Park?
2. Name the science which
treats of the celestial bod
les.
3. What is meant by the flag
of a newspaper?
4. What is the name of the
British possession nearest
to Spain?
5. Who was,the youngest Presi-
dent of the u. S.?
6. What is the correct pronun-
citation of the word at
tache?
z. In which ocean are the
Horse Latitudes?
5. With what sport is the name
of Don Meade associated?
8. What is the name of the first
day of Lent?
10. Whmo was Vice President of
the Confederate States of
America?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04
Westbrook Pegler refers to Kew West


in his column as 'sGod-forsaken settle
ment" The calumnist who spent zone
glorious night in this city last winter in
hinge that had him groggy, physically
and mentally, the next day, was a caller
at The Citizen office at the time. Pegler,
who hates everything and everybody in
Guiding himself, has large reading public
and thousands of them reading the ISLAM"
will come down to see for themselves if
Key West is really 4God-forsaken settle
mentp, or if Peggy" was prevaricating as
usual in the PegleriaR manner. Since
thereby Key West will profit financially,
we have Mr.. Pegler to thank. In the
future as in the past, a knock continues to
be boost. So cut loose, Westbrook; we
need the money.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04
Since 17o4 the rock Of Gibral

Since 1704 the rock of Gibraltar has
stood as truculent symbol of English
power and as an advertisement for Pruden-
tial. While the rock itself is impregnable
the little town nesting at its foot could be
bombarded into splinters from nearby Al
geciras, Spain. England doesn't need the
fertilization anymore and would restore
Gibraltar to Spain, but fears it might fall
into the hands of some other than Spanish
power.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04

We venture that the California woman
who kept her marriage secret for 20
years had sorry-looking husband.-Key
West Citizen. Well, sorry husband any
way.-Sanford Herald.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04
KEY WEST IN DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here Just Ten Years Ago Today AS Takel
From The Files OF The Citizen

Otis R. Curry, third mate on
the Ferry Estrada Palma, and
who had been employed on the
ship for the past 10 years, died
quite suddenly last night in his
home, 1914 Knowles Lane. Death
occurred at IL o'clock. In addi-
tion to the large number of
friends, who will attend the fun
eral, which will be at the chapel
at 312 Bahama street. There will
be delegations of Improved Order
Of Red Men, knights of the Gold
en- Eagle, Isle of the Sea Lodge
Knights of Pythias, Ladies Tenn
pie of the Golden Eagle, Decree
of Pocahontas and Arthur Saw
Post, American Legion.
Sales of property for delin-
quent taxes started today at II
o'clock by Tax Collector William
F. Maloney from the front porch
of the county court house. He
started on the Everglades taxes
and at noon began the sale of
real estate. This will be kept up
for several days at the stipulated
hours until the entire list of about
5000 items is read, Mr. Maloney
states. Absence of bidders this
morning was taken to indicate
that practically all property af-
fected by the sale will revert to
the state subject to redemption by
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04

Former Vice President Marshall said
that what the nation needed most is a good
five-cent cigar. Now disconnected
minority is clamoring for bigger and bet
ter watermelons. Man will never be salts
fled until he isn't interested in anything
anymore.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

l. Water and Sewerage
Comprehensive City Plan (Zoning).
g. Hotels and Apartments.
4. Bathing Pavilion.
s. Airports- and Sea.
g. Consolidation of County and City
Governments.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04
The Baptist World Alliance, recently

H6 bdptISI WUIIU aIIIsaIIC01 IOC0IiIlJ
assembled in congress at Atlanta, adopted
the resolution, among others, that racial
discrimination was "sin." In that I'M
doubtedly all religious bodies will concur.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04

Rev. Robert P. Shuler of Los
Angeles, noted M. E. clergyman,
born in Grayson Co., Va, So
years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04

R. Ruesca, Mexican consul, and
Mrs. Ruesca, who had been
spending a delightful visit in Key
West for several days, left yester-
day for their home in Mexico.
Mr.. Ruesca was in Key West in
the interest of shipping cedar to
Key West to be used in the manu-
factdre of cigar boxes.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04
.,s ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Teday's Birthdays

N. Max Dunning of Chicago,
noted architect, born at Kenosha
Wis, sc years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04

Schram, new RFC head, has name
that sounds like an invitation to clear out
precipitately, and will keep many timid
borrower away.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04

Prof. Jacob Papish of Cornell,
noted chemist, born in Poland, So
years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04

The fight card to be staged at
the Cuban Club Stadium tonight
promises to be one of the best
seen at the club in some time.
The principal scrappers will be
seen in the main bout and will
be Kid Castellano and Battling
Vigi. Young Franks and Battling
Dindi will be seen in the semi
final.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04

When an Iron Lung respirator
was presented to Cork, Ireland.
Lord Mayor Hickey said that
members of the Board of Public
Assistance should be put into it
at intervals.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04

Sir Harry Lauder, famed Scot
fish entertainer, born SO years
ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04

The world needs moral re-armament
and plenty of it.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04

Knut Hamsun, famous Norwe-
gian novelist, born 80 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-04

Britain's Queen Elizabeth, born
in London, 80 years ago.