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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-02

Certainly I do not - for I have
three sons of the fighting age;
The oldest of them is already in
the army and would be among
the first to leave this country in
the event that the United States
was brought into the European
struggle.
So, therefore, the argument, as
far as I am concerned, resolves
itself into this: What should we
60 that is best calculated to keep
us out of war? In the discussion
Of this there is no room for per-
sonalities, parties, classes or
creeds all differences must be
wiped out in this hour of chal-
lenge. Personal interests must be
subordinated to the common
good. We must be selfish, not for
ourselves, but for the whole ma
ton.
Does 1t Work?
I was brought up in tough po-
iltical school where facts counted
for more than theories. My train
ing has been to distinguish be-
tween high sounding principles
and actual results. My experience
has taught me not to ask, HAS
it a lofty purpose?" but to de-
mand an answer to the question,
Does 1t work?"
The present Neutrality Act does
not work. The theory back of it
seemed excellent. The principle
upon which it rested appeared
sound when the act was passed.
In the absence of any severe test,
the purpose which it contem-
plated could not have been sue
cessfully criticized. But all this
has changed. The act has now
been tested. 1t has not met the
test and in the coming state of
world affairs it can't possibly
meet the even more drastic
strains of the future. 1t has been
weighed in the balance and found
wanting.
am not the least bit interested
in the language of any of the acts
so far suggested. nor for that
matter in any act that may here
after be suggested, as to its de-
tails. What ! am interested in,
however, is that course which is
best calculated to keep us from
being drawn into the European
war.
This is no time for technicali-
ties We should have a prompt
decision by Congress on the mer-
its of the question. I don't mean
to discourage debate. There is a
real question to be argued. What
I do advocate, and I am sure the
overwhelming majority are with
me, is that the debate shall be on
the real issue and not on obscure
or minor considerations.
No Respect For Law
Personally, I am not interested
in the argument as to whether or
not we should return to so-called
established principles of interna-
tional law I am not student of
law but / am ready to defend the
proposition that there is no re-
spect for international law at this
time.
Similarly, I take no stock in
clubbing over constitutional ques-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-02

Former Governor Alfred E.
Smith, Democratic presidential
candidate in 1928, upheld Presi-
dent RooseveIt's appeal for
amendment to the present Neu-
trality Act in a nationwide radio
broadcast last evening.
"Only those who lack an un-
derstanding Of the issue will op-
pose him (the Pres:dent) de-
clared MIR. Smith as he pleaded
for support Of the recommends
tions made by MIR. Roosevelt to
Congress recently. The text of
MIR. Smiths address is as fell
lows:
At the outset of my remarks,
let me first say that I do not
know of anybody = I have never
even heard of anybody - in the
United States of America who
wants this country to go to war.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-02

deluged with letters, the purpose
Of which Is to convince them that
we should keep out Of the war.
Right The news article said that
most Of the letters come from
people who do not desire any
amendment to the Neutrality
Act. That is probably because
they do not understand 1t. I
would suggest that these who be.
lieve, after q study, that amend
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-02

and food can Be regarded as war
material and contraband.
Under these circumstances we
should keep American ships and
American passengers out Of the
export business and let the pir-
chasers come and get what they
need by paying cash and carry
ing 1t away to their own ships.
I read by the papers that the
members Of Congress are being
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-02

FreSloeut.
II Is because I firmly believs
In my heart and soul that the
amendments suggested BY. the
President are best calculated TO
save us from the scenes that we
witnessed IN 1917 when our Amer
lean boys were starting for
France that ! am at this micro
phone tonight, appealing to the
American people to stand solidly
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-02

ment Is best calculated to keep
Us out Of the war should also
write to their representatives IN
Congress.
Sincere Belief
Therefore, I repeat. the ques-
ton before Congress Is which Of
the two measures is best calcu-
lated to keep us out Of war--the
present Neutrality Act or the
amendments suggested by the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
Group Here Is
Visiting Finders

Mr.. and Mrs. David H. Nc
Intyre and son, David, Jr. of
RidgeWood, N. j., accompanied
by Mrs. McIntyre'S parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Brown of Fitch
burg, Mass, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. John w. Pinder at their
home. 1920 White street.
: MIR. Brown is president of the
Fitchburg bank. Mr.. and Mrs.
Brown have visited Key West
several time in previous years.
Mr.. Mcintyre was stationed in
Key West as Chief Radioman, U.
S. N. from 1920 to 1924, and was
Q star baseman with the Navy
team at that time. He is now
with RCA Communication in
New York City. ~ r." -
Mr.. Mcintyre notes many
changes and improvements since
his stay, here, and predicts a
bright future for Key West. He
expects to be here for several
weeks meeting old friends and
renewing many acquaintance in
addition to enjoying the climate
and fishing to be found here.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
sl=s
S1s, Carlos School
PIT. A. Meets

At the regular monthly meet
ing of the San Carlos School
PIT. A. held on February 3,
there were several matters OF
much Importance discussed. Talks
in the interest of the school were
made by Henriberto Garcia, Will
liam Hernandez and S. Cabrera.
A poem was read by Aurora
Leon, and a brief talk was also
given by Renildes Remond, prin-
cipal of the school, about the life
of the Cuban apostle, Jose Marti.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
Expect To Organize
Band By March |

Display of instruments for
High School Band will be held
from 10 tonight at the High
School Auditorium by director I.
B. KlebsatteI. who is organizing
the band, which is expected to be
formed by March l.
During the two hours Mr.. Kleb-
sattel will be present to answer
all questions regarding them with
parents of children or with youths
who wish to join the band. Any
one interested is cordially invit-
led to attend.
Those youths signing up before
March will receive free instruc-
ton.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
Gay Nineties Party
At Habana-Madrid

Tomorrow night the Habana-
Madrid. Club will present, with
ottFeever, minimum or admission
charge, a Gay Nineties Party.
This outstanding evening of the
season will bring back memories
oB@the past as bartenders, wait
efs musicians and guests appear
in big, black mustaches, hair part
edsft the middle and "bustles"
Songs of Observation-Disclosures and
beiles-handsome prizes to be
given for best old-fashioned cos
tunes.
\ The beautiful. Habana- Madrid
, Club. will be decorated to blend
with the scheme of the event.
Jimmie Heffner presents his
revue of lovely girls, featuring
Gretchen, one of the most SEN
sational dancers ever presented in
Key West; Herman, Lewis, popu-
lar radio voice; Billy Almond, as
your genial master of ceremonies.
Music for the evening amid the
swaying palms under beautiful
tropical moon will be furnished
by the Seven Rangers of Rhy-
thm". Dancing at its best.
The management predicts that
tourists and local guests will
long remember this gala night of
nights. Come one, come all.
Waltz, turkey trot, one step, two
step, fox trot". Phone 220 for
reservations at no extra charge.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
S Q G | A L a. d
ACTIVITIES Ez1
SOCIAL CALENDAR

TUESDAY ~ I1Lo q =. Is y I f. ~
Display High School Instruments High Schoof
toriun from 10 with information about band available
Color Prints; Dolls Winter;
Watercoors by Wallace Bryant Kke, exhibitions at
at Key West Community Art Center 10 Close Feb 49,
American Society Meeting. Pauls
t.tesis.H -t AN
p m. Church Annex
WEDNESDAY
Catholic Club Benefit Card Party, visitors
Clubhouse
THURSDAY
Woman'S meeting Miss and
Miss Phyllis Adams entertaining club. S D. m. WomanS
Clubhouse
Meeting Annex. P.
Concert by Key West Hospitality Band BayvieW Park
Rotary Club meeting 1915 p. m. st. Pauls Annex.
FRIDAY
Choral Society regular meeting winter visi
School Auditorium
SUNDAY -,.. ......
" Hospitality Band Art Center Park
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
o o 0 o o o . o o o Q 0 . Q {
IN KEY WEST
Tuesday

r. Tuesday
Club committees meet at Cham
Der of Commerce to arrange data
on Key West eligibility as a ma
jor naval air base to protect the
Panama Canal, Gulf of Mexico
and Gulf coast. 8 p. m. Cham
Der of Commerce.
Wednesday
Regular Monroe County Com
mission meeting. .. m. County
Courthouse.
Friday
Seafood Grill plays Lions Club
in first game and Pompano High
School five plays Key West
High. 7:30 p. m. High School
Gym.
House Naval Affairs committee
expected in Key West to study
feasibility of establishing an air
base here.
Key West Boat Club meeting,
open to visitors. p. m. Light
house Building Three.
Saturday
Finals in Bicycle Carnival and
ncWSboy newspaper throwing
contest. $50 a. m. Bayview
Park
Sunday
BiWeekly handicap golf tourna-
mcnt. 1870 p. m. Key West Golf
Course.
Junior Chamber of Commerce
City Tennis Tournament opens.
Finals of Key West Golf Club
play for Altman Trophy. 1870 p.
m. Key West Golf Course.
Monday
Key West Camera Club meet
ing, open to visitors. 1880 p. m.
Art Center.
SWITCHBOARD courts open to the
public daily are at Courthouse
Square. Bathing Beaches are at
south ends of Duval and White
Streets. Swimming pools are at
Roosevelt Boulevard and Yacht
Basin. Tennis and Handball
courts, diamondball field, picnic
tables, riding devices for chill
dren, checkers, chess, domino
tables, horseshoe court at Bay
view Park. For further infor-
nation concerning Key West ap-
ply at the Chamber of Commerce
or The Key West Citizen. Tour
of Key West booklets are at the
Chambers offices.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
Visitors Left On
Steamer Cuba

Commander D. A. McElduff,
U.S,N., retired, and Mrs. Nc
Elduff were passengers on the
Steamship Cuba yesterday, going
to Havana for a brief stay before
continuing their voyage.
The McElduffs arrived in Key
West more than two months ago,
and since that time were guests
at the quarters of Lieutenant
Fort Callahan, U.S.N., officer in
charge at the naval station, and
Mrs. Callahan.
They intend to spend short
time in Havana and then take
passage for the Island of Tahiti,
where they plan to remain for
an extended period.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
Assign Federal
Writer Here L

Stetson Kennedy, who will be
affiliated with the federal writ
ers project in Key West and will
be remembered as assisting in
the writing of the Key West His
torical Pageant, arrived last night
over the highway with Mrs. Ken
nedy.
Mrs. Kennedy is the former
Miss Edith Ogden of Key West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
Lester RetaSrrSsis To
Gainesville, Fla.

Ignatius Lester, son of Assist
ant State Attorney and Mrs. J. l..
Lester, 625 Division street, re-
turned over the Highway this
morning to resume his studies at
University of Florida in Gaines
vile.
Young Lester motored here to
spend a few days in Key West
sunshine during the interval be-
tween semeSters at the univer-
sity.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
Army Dance Here
TOMORROW Night

The enlisted men of Key West
Army Post are sponsoring an
Army, Dance for the benefit of
Army relief tomorrow night at
Pena's Garden of Roses. Gould
Curry's seven-piece orchestra
will play for dancing to start at
9:30 o'clock.
Advertisement on page one
gives details of admission.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
GREAT HITCHHIKER

NEW YORK-Arthur D. Swift
claims to be the champion hitch
hiker of the world. He says he
has travelled 156,780 miles with
out ever having paid any fare,
and has even ""thumbed" his way
in the air, travelling $4,000 miles
in airplaneS.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
TRADES TOBACCO

BLACKWELL, Okla. - j. T.
Fisher of this city raises tobacco
in his back yard every year, and
then, since he does not smoke,
trades it to his sons for home
cured meat.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
VARIETY TREE

FREDERICTON, Can. = Major
F. A. Good of this city has de-
veloped a tree which bears so
varieties of apples and two
varieties of pears.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07

Thomas L. Trueman, of New
York City, who had been visit
ing in Key West for several
weeks, enjoying the fishing, left
this morning over the highway
for Miami where he will spend &
few days and then leave fol-
home.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
Connable Family Has
House Guests

MIR. and Mrs. Horace P. Con-
nable have as their house guests
at their home on Johnson street,
Mrs. Connable's mother, Mrs. E,
G. Wildermuth, and Mrs. Charles
Monroe, both Of Kalamazoo,
Mich. 911 81
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Genevieve White, who
was visiting for two weeks as
the guest of her sister, Mrs
Maude Roberts, left on the
morning bus for her home in
Jacksonville.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
TAKEN FOR PROWLER

KANSAS CITY. Mo. - Carl
Colby of this city, who was mis-
taken for a proWler, was severely
beaten by neighbors as he
fumbled in the dark for his own
keyhole.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07
CARD OF THANKS

To all of Alice Louise's and
our many friends of Key West
we wish to extend gratitude. and
appreciation for the kindness
and sympathy shown us during
the time when true friends were
needed. most. '-"''
MABEL EIKLOR AND ' :.
e FAMILY. feb7llt
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07

Wilbur Thompson, who was
spending the weekend with Mrs.
Thompson and other relatives,
left this morning for Bahia
Honda where his vessel is berth
ed awaiting his return.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07

A. L. Steed, state supervising
timekeeper W.P.A., from Jack
sonville,. and Ray F. johnson,
regional examiner W.P.A., from
New Orleans, were visitors in
the city yesterday, looking over
activities and were the guests of
B. G. Moreno, area supervisor.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-02-07

Judge Arthur Gomez. of the
Eleventh judicial Circuit, who
was in Key West for two days,
left yesterday afternoon for Mi
ami after a delightful visit with
his family.
Evening star., 1939-12-15

street NE, another worker. was
treated at Providence for slight
burns received in attempting to
extinguish the blaze.
Simon Butt, 65, of 223 Sixth street
S. E., street car conductor, was
being treated for head and nose
injuries, cuts and abrasions in
Casualty Hospital, after having
slipped and fallen, police said, at
Sixty-first and Dix streets NE. Mr..
Butt had just changed the trolleys
on his car.
Edwin Goldenthal, 13, of 1l13
street NV, was in Emergency Hos
pital with broken leg, received
yesterday while he was playing foot
ball on the Thomson School play
ground, Twelfth and L streets NV
Evening star., 1939-12-15
Man Using Gasoline
For Cleaning Is Burned

A 27-year-old service station at
tendant was being treated for
second-degree burns in Providence
Hospital today following an accident
yesterday in which gasoline he was
using to clean a rest room in the
station at IS M street Sc. ignited.
The man, Romeo Stellabotte of
sos Massachusetts, avenue NV. was
pulled from the room by a fellow
employe, Fred Russell, of 1726 Sixth
street NV, and taken to the hos
pital.
Michael Balmarozzo. 26, of % L
Evening star., 1939-12-15

once Building-the place where
the Senators hang their hats and do
their desk work. Senators agree the
riding is fine and the service salts
factory. but they complain abou:
the noise the cars make in their
winding tunnel.
The Senate directed Architect
David Lynn to quiet the cars for the
coming session, and Mr.. Lynn went
out to see what could be done. It
was an important matter, so he went
to the American Transit Association.
Engineers studied the situation
and recommended Washington's own
transit company-after all, it hushed
the street cars that Senator Glass,
Evening star., 1939-12-15
G. u. Student Meets
Pal After Years and
Like Begets Like
BY the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
LANCASTER. Pa, Dec. IS
Nineteen-year-old Leo Houck.
jr., and 17-year-old Richard
Buckius hadn't seen each other
for years until they met in a
doctors office-one going out,
the other going in.
They got to talking over their
ailments.
Both were threatened with
appendicitis.
So
They went together to a hos
pital.
Each was operated on.
Put in the same room.
And today their hospital
charts had the same tempera-
ture and blood pressure read
ings.
Young Houck is a student at
Catholic University and is the
son of Leo Houck. boxing coach
at Pennsylvania State College.
Evening star., 1939-12-15

Firms have better and shorter lines
of communication.
This is and must be. not only
strategically, but politically, if one
thinks of possible Swedish aid to
Finland, the decisive sector of the
war. AS matters stand, the Firms,
after having been surprised, have
recovered and held the enemy and
now are counter-attacking. All of
which looks good for the Firms, but
it must always be remembered that
the Russians can and surely will
throw new troops forward on this
front, whereas Finland's reserves
are small.
Evening star., 1939-12-15

slams went faster and more hope
fully than their communications or
circumstances allowed. AS a result
the Russianss now have outrun their
supplies and have not enough food
= the men in the line.
The Russians have light tanks and
some artillery and armored cars and
perhaps superiority of man-power
~'at armies move on their stomachs,
= Napoleon once said. And the
Evening star., 1939-12-15
| Senators to Get
| NoiseIess Train
IFor Christmas
Iy the Associated Press.

A group OF merry workmen put
finishing touches today on the
Christmas present which the Ma
tion's 96 Senators are giving them
selves-a noiseless vehicle in which
to ride to work.
Two tiny monorail cars operate
between the Capitol and the Senate
Evening star., 1939-12-15

Democrat, Of Virginia said disturbed
his dreams.
The transit company said 1t had
just the gadget--a rubber sandwich
for the wheels.
They'll be ready for Christmas.
Evening star., 1939-05-15
Itt Mrntnrtunt

BAILEY. SARAH. In sad but loving re-
membrance, of our dear mother, SARAH
BAILEY. who departed this life ten years
ago today. Nav is. 1929.
What is home without motherq
All things this world NAV send
But when We lost our dear mother.
We lost our dearest friend
God knows how much We miss YOU.
Never shall your memory fade:
Loving THOUGHTS still wander
To the grave where you are laid.
Our hearts still ache with, sadness
Our eyes shed many a tear;
HER IN OF 3fR EnsA EfsFf
SRISSoM4 SIH ; SOM SH64 SARAH ROBERTSON, FLOR
brance. of my dear husband JULIUS c.
CLARK. who passed away three years ago
today. May 15 1885.
The years can never dim my memory
VI LoV1NG WIFE. MARY H CLARK. I.
CoRBIN. FLORENCE. Passed away one
year ago today, Nav 10. 1888.
God in His wisdom has RECALLED:
A voice we loved is still.
place is vacant in our home
HER DAUGHTERS. JENNIE AND BIRTER.
FERGUSON. ROBERT H. In sad but
Sypf E ef Ny ra dear eft husband ROB
ago today. May Is, 1888
The month of MAY once more is here
To me the, saddest of the year.
For it took from me away
aIs MF RI zefT RsG sSSsy
FERGUSON ROBERT H. AND CHARLES
Brother rf & o tes @smS5S of rho
aUs Nfz Nav - eI $685. and ROBERT
DrHoHEb WI SbsTsHff5sa' sissEs: 1rrrr,A. A..
Evening star., 1939-05-15
Funeral Services
For Admiral Bristol
AT Fort Myer To-day
Burial Is to Be'in
Arlington Cemetery;
. King Sends Note

Funeral services for Rear Admiral
Mark Lambert Bristol. II, U. S. NJ,
retired, noted for his accomplish
ments as naval officer and diplo-
mat. who died Saturday In Naval
Hospital, were scheduled for 3 pm.
today in the Fort Myer Chapel, with
Capt. Robert D. Workman. Chaplain
Corps, U. S. N, officiating. Burial
will be in Arlington National Gene
terry.
The list of honorary pallbearers,
all of whom have served with Ad-
miral Bristol as members of his
staff, mainly in Turkey and China,
is as follows:
Capt. Kenneth Castleman, U. S. NJ,
retired, of Newport, r. l.; Capt.
Jules James, U. S. N, commanding
U. S. S. Philadelphia; Capt. William
Baggaley, U. S. ~, Sd Naval Dis
trict, New York; Comdr. Webb
Trammell, U. S. N, 1st Naval Dis
trict, Boston; Comdr. Daniel E.
Barley, U. S. N, Navy Department; !;
Comdr. Hamilton V. Bryan, U. S. N,
Navy Department.; Comdr. Julian
P. Wheeler, U. S. NJ; Col Frank
Halford. U. S. Marine Corps. re-
tired; 1t. Comdr. Robert Dunn,
U. S. N. r., Katonah, N. Y; Lammot
Evening star., 1939-05-15
1u mrmurtunt
HAYDEN. PHILIP JEROME

HAYDEN. PHILIP JEROME. In sad but
loving remembrance of a kind and loving
husband and father. PHILIP JEROME
HAYDEN. who passed away twenty-six
years ago today. May Is. 1913
THOUGHTS return to scenes long past.
Time rolls on. but memories last
LOVING WIFE AND DAUGHTERS.
MACKALL. ELIZA AND JOSEPH IN sad
but loving remembrance of our dear mother.
ELIZA MACkALL, who departed this life
eleven years ago TO-DAY. Nav l5, 1928. and
our dear father. JOSEPH MACKA1L, who
departed this life twenty-one years ago.
August 16, 1918.
NV parents they gave us the best Of their
They taught us to love and taught us to
They are gone to Heaven, God bless them
THEIR DEVOTED CHILDREN. :
REED. ALFRED. In sad but loving men,
orv of our dear father, ALFRED REED.
who raSsed away Nav 9. 1917.
You were so good and kind to US.
SO loving and so true.
We never thought till YOU were gone
How dearly we loved you .
SPENCE. CHARLES ALFRED, JR.
TILGHMAN. EDWARD. Sacred TO the
memory of our dear husband and father.
EDWARD TILGHMAN. who departed this
life ten wears ago today. May Is. 1929
Bevond the azure open gate.
When loved ones wander through
And sorrow like a curtain falls
Between your heart and you-
The, whispering silence seems to breathe
DEVOTED WIFE. LEoNoRA. AND CHIL-
DREN
Evening star., 1939-05-15

ices will be held at 2 pm. tomor-
row at his mothers residence.
Burial will be in Rock Creek Gem
etery. Officers of the American Sc
curity & Trust Co. will be honorary
pallbearers.
Mr.. White was an active member
and former vestryman of the Church
of St. Stephen and the Incarnation,
Episcopal. He had for many years
been prominently identified with
the Washington Board of Trade,
for a long time serving as men,
ber of its Membership Committee.
He was treasurer of the Northeast
Business Mems Association, which
he formerly served as president; a
member of the Society of Natives of
the District of Columbia and a
member of the Board of Directors