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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-01
DESCRIBES
SPONGE SALES
in THIS CITY
INTERESTING ACCOUNT Ap-
PEARS IN AUGUST ISSUE
OF TOURS AND DE-
TOURS"

An interesting description of a
sale of sponges on the 20. T. at
Silent Auctions on Grinnell
Street Dock" is contained in the
August issue of Tours and De-
tours, issued by the Standard
Oil Co., of Kentucky.
The article is illustrated and
those in the photograph are easily
recognized as we'll known buyers
of the product from the sea for
which Key West is noted.
A sponge auction at Key West,
Fla, southernmost point in the
United States, has few of the
characteristics commonly as
ISOLATED with auctions. No auc-
tioneer whoops up his wares. No
bids are called out. No throat
curdling efforts are made to
raise them. In fact no one speaks
a word until they are sold.
The buyers walk about silent
ly, taking a stance before each
pile of .sponges. as it comes up
for sale. They stare at them
fixedly as if trying to come
within one figure of the number
in each heap. Occasionally they
win pick up a bunch of the
sponges. which are strung on
wires for convenience in handling,
the better to gauge the quality.
Pencils are chewed a fraction of
an inch shorter. and then each
buyer writes his price on a little
pad which he carries, tears off a
sheet, folds it in half, and hands
il to the auctioneer, who an
nounces the highest bidder.
mo one has a chance to know
what value his rival places on a
lot Of sponges, and the selling
price is now and then so far out
Of line that shrewd sponge fisher
men are seen to smile as some
newcomer, with no opening bid
TO guide him, pays them hand
somely.
The auctions are held on the
sponge dock at the foot of Grin
nell Street on Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday mornings at 9
o'clock. Better be there prompt
ly, though, for the auction is con-
ducted with such dispatch it will
be over in a iiffy unless the catch
Is an unusually large one"
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The Youth in Business
BY C. E. Johnston
Dean, School Of Business
international Correspondence
Schools

cSOMEONE has said that it is good
- to be able to take orders, but that
II is better to be. able to give orders.
This statement means that the men
who occupy important positions in
business and in society today are
those who give orders to others and
do this in such a way that their
commands are carried out promptly
and cheerfully and without friction
and ill-feeling being aroused. The
ability to give orders, important as
1t is. is not as important to the
young man in his first years in
business as the ability to take
orders.
The way a young man reacts to
the orders and suggestions or su.
periors tells much about his tenn.
permanent and his ability to deal
with people. It also indicates the
keenness OF his intelligence and his
powers Of self-control. In general.
the ability to take orders and to
carry them out promptly, eff
GENTLY and cheerfully is what first
draws the attention OF senior ex-
ecutives to a junior employee and
causes them to regard him as a
possibility for promotion.
=
So much emphasis is placed on
new ideas in business today, that
the young employee is apt to think
that his advancement will depend
on his ability to make startling sug-
gestions for improvements in opera
tions. 1t should be borne i'm mind
that while original conceptions are
of Importance to the success of
business. new ideas that are worth
while are only likely to occur to
those who have studied business
principles and have become thor
oughly familiar with the details
of the operation of the departments
in which they are employed. Young
men and young women who think
that their original ideas will assure
them promotion are merely wishful
thinkers. There is no easy road to
success in business.
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: oaooeoooooOooo WooO 90 .
THE Low DOWN
FROM HICKORY GROVE

A coupla years ago this coun-
try, it figured that the folks were
going a little too far, there in
Old Spendthrift City on the Po-
tomac, so everybody ups and
writes his Senator. And brother,
it worked wonders.
But they are kinda getting in
a rut again, down there, and it
looks like they have maybe half
way forgotten about the Supreme
Court.
We expect our Congressman to
90 down there and look out
after our interests and be as
smart as they claimed they
were, during the campaign. But
when some Of EN- get so far from
home, they forget who sent them
there, and also whose money
they are spending kinda like q
freshman away from home.
But most Senators and Repre-
sentatives, they understand arith-
metic, and If they were to get
enough postcards telling them to
lay off passing any more laws,
and come on home or else not
get reelected they would
savvy.
And for the ones who cannot
count any too well, tell them the
melons are ripe, or the sweet
corn is in, or anything but get
them home. And then, maybe,
we can all take q long breath.
Yours with the low down,
10 SIERRA.
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The Presidents statement that
Congress refusal to repeal the
neutrality act and to pass an Adj
acknowledgements bill per-
hitting the sale of ornaments to
belligerents on the cash-and-car-
ry basis, is disservice to the
cause of world peace, found little
favorable reaction in either the
House or Senate, save among
those to whom White House
proclamatlons are almost sacred.
Apparently Congress feels that
the next world war" is not so
imminent as many think. At the
White House conference on neu-
trality, Senator Borah, rock-rib-
bed isolationist who did as much
as anyone to prevent the United
States from joining the. League
of Nations and the World Court,
bluntly told Secretary Hull that
he had confidential sources of in
formation regarding affairs
abroad that told him there would
be no war this year and that he
regarded his sources as being as
trustworthy or more so than
those on which the State Depart
ment depends.
At any rate, Congress, going by
the recent statements and votes
of the majority, seems convinced
that it would be folly to give the
President as much leeWay in
handling our foreign policy as he.
wants. And it likewise seems to
be convinced that the only sane
course for America to pursue is
to remain 100 percent neutral
and at the same time to Indirect
ly discourage hostilities so far as
il can.
Now it is obvious that this is
a very difficult course for world
power to maintain. And good
many congressman are puzzling
over just how it may be done.
The undeclared war in the Orient
provides an interesting case in
point. Theoretically, we are
neutral. Actually, as authorita-
tive public opinion polls have es-
tablished, the American people
are overwhelmingly in sympathy
with the invaded Chinese, and
overwhelmingly opposed to the
ambitions of the invading Japan
csc. It is practically certainty
that, if Japan does conquer
China. the 'sopen door" will be
slammed shut in the faces of all
other powers, with the possible
exceptions of Nippon's axis al
lies, Germany and Italy. That is
direct and dire threat to Amer
lean investments in China rum
ming into the billions, and even
to the physical safety Of the thou
sands of Americans who live in
the Far East. And, to top it off.
this government. along with ia
pan and other major powers, is
party to long-established
treaty guaranteeing the asover-
eighty. the independence and the
territorial and administrative in
tegrity of China
Those are splendid words. and
the motive Of this country at
least in signing the treaty was
undoubtedly honest. Yet in this
curious world we live in, the
United States plays q major part
in making Japan's Eastern adj
venture possible-and If the
troops Of the Son Of Heaven are
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CARD or THANKS

We wish to express our heart
felt thanks for the many acts Of
kindness extended us on the oc-
casion Of the loss of our loved
one, Thomas e. Roberts. The
messages Of sympathy, the floral
tributes and loan of cars were all
appreciated and are gratefully
acknowledged with this mes
sage.
augI-1t THE FAMILY.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-01
CAKE SPECIALS
AT MALONEY'S

Another special cake awaits
shoppers at Maloney Bros. Bak-
cry, 8l2 Fleming street = the
treat for the next three days be-
ing Devils Food Layer Cake, at
the same special. price.
Phone orders will be accepted
up to Thursday noon next. Call
818.
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LOST AND FOUND

LOST Pair of black-rimmed
tortoise-shel glasses last Sat
urday between Simonton and
Whitehead on Southland. Re-
ward will be paid if returned
to ]. G. KANTOR, SOL Duval
street. aug1-2
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Get Relief From chills and
FeUer!

Don't put up with terrible Malaria.
Don't endure the wracking chills
and fever.
AT first sign of the dread disease,
take Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic.
A real Malaria medicine. Made
especially for the purpose. Contains
tasteless quinidine and iron.
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic ac-
tually combats Malaria infection in
the blood Relieves the awful chills
and fever. Helps you feel better
fast.
Thousands take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic for Malaria and swear
by it. Pleasant to take, too. Even
children take it without a whimper.
Don't suffer and suffer. At Ma
Iaria's first sign, take Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. At all drug
stores. Buy the large size as it gives
you much more for your money.
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mlIiG 10 WltltG-Wc1lSus a dltA0Aiii6
house,
With a lawn that slopes to-
the sea.
Before it a lane of royal palms,
Swaying in tune to tn e.
breeze;
Around it festooned with clinging
vine
A guard of lovely trees.
The rooms will be large with
ceilings high
And sweetly there'd echo
through
The whole day long with heart
full song
The voice and spirit of you.
At eventide with the days work
done,
I'd return to this haven of
rest,
And together we'd sit on the
shaded porch
And watch the sun set in the
west.
As the moon sailed up in the
dome of blue
And shadows shortened their
stride
We'd be lulled to sleep beneath
the stars
BY the rhythm Of the tide.
Many man has . secret dream
Of where his life might be,
Mine is a lovely. lonely place
With you beside the sea.
from An Old Friend. j
Adios,
FLORIDA CRACKER.
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FOR SALE2 lots, each 50x100.
Run from Washington to Won
Phister street. $1,000. Apply
rear 1877 Petronia strees.
apr14-s
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FOR SALE Bargain; Furnished
House, situated on two lots,
l00x100 feet each. Apply to
1906 Virginia Street. may25-tfs
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Mr.. and Mrs. James Gallagher
were passengers on the early bsss
this morning. Mrs Gallagher TO
visit relatives In ST. Augustine
and Mr.. Gallagher to 60 as far
as Atlantic City. n. !.
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FOURTEENTH V-BOTTOM
CYPRESS BOAT; Four Horse
johnson Cupboard Motor; Four
Life Preservers, One Fire Ex-
tinguisher; Pair of Oars and
Row Locks; Anchor with Rope;
Umbrella all for $500. Apply
1877 Petronia Street. jun27 S
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SECOND SHEETS500 for SOC
The Artman Press. nov1g-tf
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where he win visit with and be
the guest Of his brother-in-law
and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Baez.
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eescessseesevssseeseeese
COMMENTS and CRACKS.
FLORIDA CRACKER

= = .
: oooo 80 = - aaa &c
Items under this head will
appear from. Time TO time In
The cifizen--fron the pen
Of . local lady-cclumnisf.
Naturally. she assumes full
responsibility for all state
menfs xnade.l
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ron SALE

CORNER LOT 60x1O4 it., located
at Whitehead and Caroline
streets. Price, Reasonable. APP
ply, P.O. Box 675, Key West,
Fla. jly27-1wk
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Louis Richardson left over the
highway this morning for Miami
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Attorney W. Curry Harris left
over the highway this morning
on business connected with his
office, and after brief visit IN
Miami viii return this evening.
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SIGNS For Rent, Rooms For
Rent, Apartment For Rent,
Private Property, No Tres
passing, 15c each. THE ART
MAN PRESS. pov25-tf
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ROY SCHROEDER. big and
handsome State Administrator of
the W.P A.. says he has every IN
tention of doing everything in his
power for Key West. Mr.. Schro-
der realizes that this city has
many problems not usual to the
average city.
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TO
D ALLY QUIZ
Below are the Answers to TEST
Questions printed on Page 2

TUES-Aug. ANSWERS tag
l. Vandalia.
2 A mixture of two or more
metals.
3. Yes. in the U. S. Court of
Claims.
4 50.
s. Peso.
6. Fifth CAST.
z Colorado.
8. The Gebel Aluia Dam.
9. Parchment: not par-li-a-.
ment.
10. Detroit.
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y
der realizes that this city has
many problems not usual to the
average city.
ABOUT TOWN: We see Mr.. L.
S. Gruber, spic and span in white
linens, thinking deeply. probably
wondering where the summer
tourists are. The w. E Illusions,
back from a jolly vacation and
much touring in the far west. s.
There's Mrs. ". A. Johnson, look
ing cool and dainty. Mr.. Frank
Ladd, who talks most persuasively
about the Everglades National
Park. Susan La Kin and sew
eral other beautiful girls. Mr..
and Mrs. Will Norman are the
gayest couple at any party they
may attend.
MISSING A TREAT: Those
who fail to attend the band con-
certs each Tuesday morning at
BayvieW Park for the. children of
Key West by conductor Alfredo
Barroso and his band. A gay
crowd gathered there last Tues
day morning, and a balrny breeze
was blowing gently from the
south Happy laughter of the
children, good music and several
excellent vocal selections render
ed Jack Villareal making most
successful Master Of Ceremonies.
GEORGE MILLS WHITE is
doing a splendid bit of work in
training the Key West Boys" Band
in which over fifty boys are re-
ceiving musical instruction. Such
opportunities were not free until
recent years and were beyond
the means of the average person.
They are wise boys who are
awake to this opportunity.
CITIZENS AND TAXPAYERS.
INC: Reading the platform Of
this splendid group of men just
about leaves a person where they
have to say Yes, we are for all
that is good for Key West, or
leaves them out on a, limb so to
speak, as being a drag horse, or
one that pulls back while the 9TH
er horse carries the load. We say,
with Beecher'God grant that
our principal men shall be men Of
principle.
Mn. ). B. FELToN. Govern
ment Superintendent at Fort JET
ferson. and Mrs. FELTON,, were in
Key West for few days. The
Feltons are very enthusiastic
over the number Of improve
ments being made at the fort.
a Mans Dream
Many q man has a secret dream
OF Where his life might be;
Mine is q white-walled rambling
house,
With a lawn that slopes to
the sea.
i
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PERSONAL MENTION


Mrs. Augustin Villaverde was
a passenger leaving on the early
bus this morning for Miami to
visit with Mr.. Villaverde who is
employed with the Clyde-Mal-
lory Lines. running out Of Mi
ami
Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Knowles
were passengers leaving on the
early bus this morning for a visit
with relatives and friends IN Mi
ami.
John G. PRESLEY. representing
one of the largest bookbinding
and printing establishments in
the state is visitor in the city
today meeting old friends.
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a Mans Dream

4 Mans Dream
Many man has a secret dream
OF Where his life might be;
Mine is a White-walled rambling
house,
With a lawn that slopes to-
the sea.
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CITIZENS AND TAXPAYERS.

MIR. j. B. FELT6N. Govern
ment Superintendent at Fort JET
ferson. and Mrs. FELTON,, were in
Key West for few days. The
Feltons are very enthusiastic
over the number of improve
ments being made at the fort.
Evening star., 1939-12-24
Showgir| Is Sought
In Crater Mystery
Py the Associated Press.

Ey tne Associated Press.
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. Dec. %
Emil K. Ellis, attorney for the for
mer wife of Justice Force Crater,
said today he was seeking here a
blond showgirl who may be able to
shed light on the New York Su-
preme Court jurist's mysterious dis
appearance nine years ago.
Mr.. Ellis refused to disclose the
girls identity. but said she accom-
panied Justice Crater and June
Brice on the night of August 8,
when Justice Crater dropped
strangely from sight.
Il have reliable information she
is in Miami Beach," said Mr.. Ellis.
"She may be here under an as
sumed name, but I believe can To-
cate her and I hope she will supply
very valuable evidence"
June Brice has been located in
q New York mental institution.
The long missing justice has been
declared legally dead, and his for
mer wife, Mrs. Stella Kunz, sought
double indemnity from insurance
companies on the claim he was mur-
dered. The companies contend he
Is alive, and have not paid the $780,
600 claim. The case is docketed for
trial next month in New York.
Evening star., 1939-12-24

nominate liberals to carry the party
standard. And he may urge all the
liberal-minded voters in the coun-
try, whatever their party afiliation
or if they have no such afnliation. to
join with the Democrats in the COM
ing campaign.
Although the Jackson Day din
ner speeches are usually given over
to a discussion by the President OF
domestic political matters, in view
of the wars abroad the President
may feel impelled to deal with in
ternational affairs. In his press
conference on Friday the Presi-
dent said he was too busy with i'm
portant governmental matters, in
Guiding international problems, to
answer questions regarding his
political future or questions dealing
directly with politics.
Expected to Sound keynote.
At the Jackson Day dinner, how
ever. the President will be expected
to discuss politics. He will be ex-
pected to sound a keynote, even so
far in advance Of the meeting of
the Democratic National Conven-
ton.
Democrats who commented yes
terday on the Ickes and La Guardia
statements latter made par
ticular reference to Democratic
tweedledums and Republican twee-
dledees-also made reference to an
interview given by Attorney Gen.
eral Murphy. MIR. Murphy, while
asserting to the proposition that the
liberals in the country should stand
together. said that the work should
be done within the Democratic
party" The comment of the Demo-
Gratis was that was sound political
sense.
The implied threats of the New
Dealers that a Democratic candi-
date satisfactory to them must be
selected, or else, has reused real
resentment. What the Democrats
are hoping for is a united party
One of them asserted that it was
lnthinkable that the President,
himself twice elected by the Demo-
Gratis, would not support the nom
inee of the Democratic National
Convention.
Evening star., 1939-12-24
Five Die as Crash Ends
Holiday Motor Trip
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press
DEMING, N. Mex, Dec. 23.-Five
members of one family were killed
and five other persons injured today
IN highway collision, tragic end
to what was to have been a gay
holiday vacation.
The dead: Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Horton of Sweetwater, Tex; R. R.
Wick OF Big Springs, Tex, their SON.
ln-law; the Vicks' two children,
aged 4 and 8.
Mrs. Wick, the daughter, suffered
q broken arm and severe lacera-
tions.
The other injured were four
Negroes of Los Angeles, only one of
whom was Immediately identified.
He was the driver, Robert King.
The Horizons and Vicks were en-
route from their homes to spend
the Christmas holidays with anoth-
er daughter in Phoenix. Ariz.
Evening star., 1939-12-24
Hospital Patient With Gun
Is Shot by Officers
Py the Associated Press.


PEAR1SBURG. Va, Dec. ga
30-year-old Pearisburg washing ma
chine salesman, who welded a pistol
and def1ed any one to enter his hos
pital room, was subdued by two Of
ficers today after he had been shot
in the abdomen and critically
wounded.
Sheriff Emory Johnston said the
salesman, Dale Burton, formerly of
Princeton, w. Va. was taken to
the hospital after he had slashed
his wrists while at a friends apart
ment here. When his wife visited
him at the hospital, Sheriff Johns
ton said Burton drew a pistol and
shot her. The bullet shattered a
bone in her arm.
An orderly and nurse. who went
to the room to investigate. were or
dered by Burton not to enter
Sheriff Johnston said. Hospital at
taches summoned the sheriff and
Town Policeman Glenn Powers.
According to the sheriff, he and
Powers ordered Burton to drop the
pistol. Instead, Burton raised the
weapon and the officers opened fire
Wounded in the abdomen. the sales
man was disarmed. He underwent
an operation this afternoon.
Evening star., 1939-12-24
Germany Probing
Two Train Wrecks
That Took 1874 Lives
Seeks to Place Blame
For Heud-on Crashes
Friday in BIoekouts
By the Associated Press.

by the ASSOCIATED PresS.
KARLSRUHE, Germany. Dec. O.
German police sought tonight to
fix the responsibility for two train
wrecks which took 1874 lives.
In both cases trains crashed head
on yesterday during blackouts
bringing Germany's railroad acci-
dent totals since the war started to
10, with loss of 32l lives.
Fifty-two persons were killed and
80 injured last night in a passenger
freight train crash between Marks
dorf and Kluftern. just north OF
Lake Constance. approximately q
hours after collision of two express
trains in which 1872 were killed and
100 injured.
The earlier disaster occurred at
Grenthin and was the worst train
wreck in Germany's history.
The station masters at Marksdort
and Kluftern were arrested, but the
press blamed the wartime blackout
and the general strain on the rail-
way system.
Newspapers said misty weather
made signaling difficult at Genthin,
and railway authorities said prelim-
mary Investigations indicated the
Marksdorf crash was caused by
faulty signaling.
Evening star., 1939-12-24
Mcleod Is Appointed
Edmonston Councilman

Former Mayor D. Hazen Nc
Leod has been appointed Council.
man from the first ward in Edmon-
ston, Nd, to I'LL the unexpired term
OF James w: Maximow, who re.
signed. Councilman Mcleod was
named by the Mayor and Council
Robert j. Mcleod was recently ap.
pointed town clerk to succeed Ches-
ter j. Craig, resigned.
The Edmonston Council has com.
pleted payment Of Z road indebted.
ness Of $500,