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The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

The lure of primeval forest glade
is quite unknown to the major
ity of visitors who come to the
Sunshine State, yet. the greatest
beauty: the most fascinating part
of Florida soiourn, is to explore
Natures own creations in out-of-
way places.
At beautiful Sanlando Springs. one
of Florida's charm spots, runs a
river, called by its Inaian name
"Wekiwa.' The fiowing waters Of
"The Springs flood into this
stream to start it swiftly on it's
way to the great st. Johns river
--and the sea. The scene above is
a glimpse of the lovely Wekiwa as
it winds through Sanlando Springs
Tropical Park, near Orlando. A
stroll along it's banks, on cushion
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

ed, leaf-strewn paths, where native
birds sing all year round, is gen,
uine delight. What a paradise for
the artist, the poet, the writer!
All who visit Sanlando agree that
it is like fairyland itself. Every
feature of its planned beautifica-
tion is in harmony with Mother
Natures own marvels. Rare
growths are marked with botani-
cal and common name.
At all seasons of the year, San
lando provides ideal bathing, Ell
ther in the Springs, or the Pool
near by. Picnic parties come from
afar to enjoy the shade of spread.
ing oaks; the bright green lawns;
the dance ON the Terrace Oval, or
an evening of pleasure in this ro-
mantle environment.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO

Arrangements nave been made
for a dance and cabaret to be
given next Friday evening in
Aronovitz Hall for the benefit of
the Key West Country Club. The
dance will be given under the di-
rection of Eugene Sands, music
by the Florida Orchestra.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

''They will positively refuse to
believe that, 1 caught those fish"
..ald Reno s. Harp, supreme chan
celIor of the knights of Pytnlas,
VINO will send his catch to Fred
elIck, Nd, as he returned from a
fishing excursion yesterday, with
members of the order.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

Local Cubans and their farli-
lies gathered at San Carlos Opera
House last night to observe the
birthday anniversary of Carlos
Manuel de Cespedes. A number
of addresses were made by local
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

Rabbi P. Krystal, of the BNai
Zion congregation, announces
that the Passover Festival, which
IS pelng held by members of the
congregation, started at sunset,
April ID, and will continue until
April 20 at sunset.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20
KEY WEST in DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here Five Ten and Fifteen Years Ago Today
AS Taken The Files Of The Citizen
FIVE YEARS AGO

Major General L. r. Holbrook,
U.S.A., and Mrs. Holbrook, Colo
mel Robert H .Henney, U.S.A., and
Mrs. Henney, and Colonel w. H.
Noble, U.S.A., who had been on a
visit, to Dry Tortugas, on the
Lighthouse Tender Ivy, returned
to the city yesterday after de-
lightful trip.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

Chief of Police Ivan Elwood re-
ported to The Citizen today that
certain articles reported to have
been stolen by Randolph Walker
have been recovered and Walk
er, who has been placed in jail
as the thief, has confessed his
suit.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

/ Water and Sewerage.
g. Comprehensive City Plan (Zoning).
j. More Hotels and Apartments
A. Beach and Bathing Pavilion.
S. Airports-Land and Sea-
g. Consolidation OF County and City Gov
ernments.
T. A Modern City Hospital
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

Officials of the county will not
be considered on duty Saturday
afternpons during the summer
months. Hereafter on Saturday
afternoons all officials of the
county will take half holiday.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. E. A, Barbee have
planned a vacation and plan to
leave Saturday morning for Tex
as and other points in that Sec
ton. They will stop off at De-
Land, where they will attend a
convention of the Grand Lodge,
knights of Pythias.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20
TEN YEARs AGO

Sheriff Cleveland Niles return.
ed to the city yesterday, having
in his custody Henry Felix Cha
YES, escaped convict from State
Road Camp 10. The man was
placed in the county Jail, after
which the sheriff notified state
headquarters of the capture.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

The usual Friday night dance
at the Coral Isle Casino has been
extended to Saturday night of
this week because of the general
observance of Good Friday Be-
ginning next week the Friday
night dances will be continued
as heretofore.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

1t is unfortunate that there is no way
in which to utilize leftover advice
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20
TODAY'S
COMMON ERROR

Do not say. HE is a
handsome Tor funnyl indi-
vidual"; say. handsome
person: funny man. II
is proper to say. After ad-
dressing the audience. he
answered questions from
the individual members.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

The harm we do others we easily for
get; the harm others do US is always re-
membered. 1t should be the other way
around.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

If folks were compelled to practice
what they preach there. would be con-
siderahly less preaching.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

1t is easy to pass law, but difficult
for courts to agree on what it means
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

Adults who complain about the ways
of children should remember they We're
children once.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

Middlemen will exist until people on
both ends have sense enough to eliminate
them
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

Some men are born great and some
achieve it, but good many. just CRATE
upon you.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

Your own deeds make you your
friends and your enemies.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

Removing the teeth will cure some
things, including the belief that it will cure
everything.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

Delegates to the annual con-
vention of the South Atlantic
Coastal Highway Association, in
Jacksonville, returned to the city
last night. The party was com-
posed of Dr. Joseph, Y, Porter,
Senator William H, Malone, Com
missioner Braxton B Warren and
Mayor Frank II. Ladd. 1855
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

Never get mad with an individual
who doesn't know as much as you do.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

If reformers get to heaven they will
be happy with no wicked neighbors to
work on.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

Honesty is the best policy, but other
kinds such as fire, life and accident,
should not be overlooked.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

The pay7eff in the business world de-
pends upon delivering the goods, not upon
your intentions.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

and visiting Cubans and excel
lent music was furnished by a
local sextette.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

A diet is not so bad after all. Think
of that freedom you feel when you go off
of it.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

You can have minister for dinner
and still not be canibal. -
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

Ralph B, Pinder, chief of the
Key West Fire Department, states
that the fire alarm bell in the city
hall tower will be out of COM
mission for several days. Worn
gears have been detected in the
mechanism and certain changes
will have to be made.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

The quick starter does not always
finish first.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20
Sundays
Horoscope

Today gives force and some
diplomacy which will enable you
to combat the opposition which
may arise from the disputative
tendency, and which may raise
up enemies. The masterful ma
ture of the preceding day con-
tinues, with great powers of
combination. 1 - 80 -,
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

Subscribe to The sGitizen-2Oc
weekly.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

At least three persons will to-
night ask the City Council for the
position of city auditor, made
vacant by the death of Charles
H. j. Roberts. Those who will
ask council for the position are
George l.. Bartlum, j. Otto
Kirehheiner and Willard Albury
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

Candidates for office in the
state or the county who expect to
run in the June Primary. have
only about three weeks to quail
ify Under the primary election
laws enacted by the last session
of the legislature, candidates
have but little more than three
weeks to qualify.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

Miss Anita Recio and Ellis L
Bradley were married last nigh
at the home of the brides par,
ents, MIR. and Mrs. c. Nestol
Recio. The ceremony was per.
formed by Rev. p L Maroane
Miss Florence Pinder was maid
of honor and 0ctavio Recio was
best man.
The Key West citizen., 1940-04-20

The quick starter does not always
finish first.
You can have minister for dinner
and still not be a canibal.
Your own deeds make you your
friends and your enemies.
Never get mad with an individual
who doesn't know as much as you do,
1t is unfortunate that there is no way
in which to utilize leftover advice.
1t is easy to pass law, but difficult
for courts to agree on what it means
A diet is not so bad after all. Think
of that freedom you feel when you go off
of it.
Middlemen will exist until people on
both ends have sense enough to eliminate
them.
If reformers get to heaven they will
be happy with no wicked neighBors to
work on.
Some men are born great and some
achieve it, but good many. just CRATE
upon you.
Removing the teeth will cure some
things, including the belief that it will cure
everything
Adults who complain about the ways
of children should remember they We're
children once.
The pay7pff in the business world de-
pends upon delivering the goods, not upon
your intentions.
If folks were compelled to practice
what they preach there would be con-
siderahly less preaching.
Honesty is the best policy, but other
kinds such as fire, life and accident,
should not be overlooked
The harm we do others we easily for
get; the harm others do us is always re-
membered. 1t should be the other way
around
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-24
DR.. Newton
Speaker
At Lafayette
Theater Next Week

The Ienten speaker next week
during the local services az Lafa-
yctte Theatre. under auspices o.
tho Detroit Council OF Churches.
will be nr. Joseph Fort Newton.
one Of the foremost preachers Of To-
day. He was horn IN DECATUR Ten
as, in 1850. His mother. who was
Miss Sue Green Battle. was born
In Texas Wher that state was a
republic. and as a child she lived
under three flags 1.-The Texas flag.
the L. 5. flag and the Confederate
flag.
Or. Newton began his education
az Hardy Institute and the lnNer-
sity OF Texas. AMER his training IN
divinity at a Baptist seminary in
Kentucky, pr. Ncwton wcri 20
Harvard for post graduate work.
lie holds several degrees from
famous universities and is the
author OF numerous books
AS a pastor, Or. Newton has held
pastoratcs in Illinois. Iowa. also IN
London. England: New York city.
Pennsylvania, AID elsewhere.
Or. Newton's subjects during the
Lenten series next week will in
Glide the following: Monday
what To DO with l.ife." Tuesday,
Religion Every Day "Wednesday
Learning To Pray" Thursday,
Little Acts OF Life" and Friday.
what 10 You Want?'
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-24
McCrea And
FrahIn Named In
Indictments
Charged With
Conspiracy In
Baseball Pool

The one-man grand jury, inves-
tigating reports that policemen and
other public officials had permitted
gambling lr Detroit, returned in
dictments against 10 persons We'd
nesday. including Prosecutor Dun
can G. McCrea and Fred w. Frahm,
former superintendent OF the De-
troit Police Department.
The charges IN the indictments
accused the officials OF conspirire
in the operation Of a Sl,coo.O0V-a-
year baseball pool.
In addition to McCrea and Frahm
Lieut.. Clyde Ranney, Lieut. James
Dooley. Detectives James r. Ben
nett and Detective John Il. Multi
gan. members OF the Special Inyes-
tigation Squad, were named In the
indictments.
Others named were Harry Col
burn. chief Investigator IN the
prosecutors office Frank A. Pts
ropink. Milton w kemphenkel, Vic
tor G.. Douh. Clifford +. South.
John Doe, Richard Doe, John Roe
and Richard Roe, and Victor c.
Beresford member OF The Detroit
News staf
The announcement OF the indict-
ments. coming late Wednesday,
sent a wave OF fear through the
city as many who had appeared be-
fore the one-man grand jury ex-
pected to be indicted al any time
now. Judge Ferguson said this
was only the beginning.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-24

The following Is the story OF the
victims who were freed on Lin
coins birthday:
Robert Darcy. white fish deal
er, was murdered in Pompano, a
small town in Broward County,
Florida, near Fort Lauderdale. on
May Is. 1898. about 9 p m Some
twenty or thirty Negroes in the lit
tie town were arrested that same
night and the following day-Sun-
day. pat n Jail and held on suspi-
cion. All OF them were later re-
leased. however. except Tzell Cham
bers. Walter Woodland. Charlie Da-
Wis and Jack Williamson.
Feeling among the people OF
Broward County ran high and there
was talk OF mob violence to be
heard everywhere. J T. Williams.
an old convict guard from az adj
Joining county mere volunteer
hastily came to the assistance Of
Sheriff Clark and helped him round
IN the suspects and his services
were so effective according 10
Sheriff Clark. that the Sheriff en-
trusted him with the duty OF FIX
ing the responsibility on somebody
for the murder. Two DAYS later
later Williamson and Woodland
were rushed 10 Miami. Florida, and
lodged on the fifteenth floor OF the
jail to prevent them from beine
lynched.
From the time Darcy was muir
dered, all efforts were made TO
force confessions from the many
suspects in Jail OF the crime. The
men we're brulallzed Va jail and
tortured by this convict guard. viii
Ilams. sheriff CLARK and his depn-
ties Tor week tn make them con-
TESS. The men finally cracked un-
der the strain and ON May 81, 1888.
confessed 10 n crime which they
now say they never committed. On
the same night the Grand Jury In
hicted the four OF them and a few
lays later sentences Of death were
pronounced upon all Of them by the
Circuit Judge OF Browafd County.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-24
Private Detective Placed On Six
Months Probation For Shooting Man

Don Tuppln. % years old. OF 5I3i
Hastings. was placed on six months
probation Wednesday by Record
er's Judge Joseph A. ellis on a
charge OF careless use Of firearms
IN nEht Tuppln's gun discharged
and a bullet struck william Jack
son. "a. Of SOL Mack The nght oc-
Cured IN a cafe On Ilaslinrs. Feb
n.
Tuppins. who said he Is Employ
ed>by the Central Detective and
Patrol Service. said ne had gone TO
the beer garden at $500 HASTINGS.
10 SEEK employment
While there he said he attempt
cd to stop a fsht between Two men.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-24
Watson Still
In Chicago
Return Blocked
By Court Order

Although Chester O'Hare. special
prosecutor for Judge Homer Yer
guson's one-man grand jury. stated
last week that Everett l. watson
would return to Detroit. recent
events have been conclusive evil
dence that the much sought
Watson is remaining in Chicago.
This was according TO a state
ment made this week by Lloyd A..
Loomis, counsel for Watson. Loomis
was in Chicago last week and APP
peared as counsel for watson.
Watson is scheduled to appear
before a Chicago court Feb. 26. and
therefore il is impossible for him
TO leave the jurisdiction OF that
court" Loomis declared.
Watson was arrested in the home
OF James Martin. haywood, ILL.,, two
weeks ago. He and his wife were
held in jail until obtaining their re-
lease on writ OF habeas corpus
The hearing or attempt TO return
Watson to Detroit is scheduled fer
Monday.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-24
New Faces At The
c o zy c o r n e r

The Cozy Corner fetes the Motor
City with many new faces In this
new current show. Mack Ivy has
spared no expense In bringing the
cabaret goers OF Detroit a really
top notch performance. The shows
producer. Johnny Dancy. has four
new and quite charming chorines
and very colorful and clever dance
team in the parsonage OF Moore and
Moore. Also included IA his "Whirl
OF Girls" is sweet singer. Verdell
King and that boy that we'll sells
any show Billy Nightengale, the
musical comedy star, and soft shoe
dancer.
Billy Carter continues his role
as the Corners genial host and
master OF ceremonies. Furnishing
the dancers syncopatior Is your
old friend Bill Johnson and his
band and the cabaret's manager Ia
Charles Nav.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-24

This was the statement issued
here today by S. ID. McGill In COM
mentirg on the unanimous United
States supreme court decision
handed down Monday, February II.
Lincoln's birthday freeing four
Young Negroes whose death SEN
terce had been affirmed by the
Florida supreme court on the basis
OF voluntary confessions" secured
after n week OF torture, the telling
OF which shocked the members OF
the highest court IN the land.
To Mr.. McGlll. a member OF the
National Association for the Ad-
yancement OF Colored Peoples ma
tIonal legal staff. who carried the
case TO the Florida high court five
times, the decision represented not
only the thirteenth victory OF the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-24

Graves, said II appeared before the
Housing Commission last Tuesday
and they promised they would see
that adequate recreational areas
are provided IN future housing pro-
jects. They appointed committee
TO negotiate with the Board oil
Education relative 10 trading the
Roberts school site and reserying
the property 81 Brewster and ~.
Antoine streets for recreaiionai
areas"
In a later letter Mr. Brewer said
II notice by the papers that the
Detroit Commission IL in turmoil
again and do not know definitely
when this matter will be taken up
with the Board OF Education"
The Roberts school Is on the
north aide Of Adelaide. between ST.
Antoine and BesubIen.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-24
Held On Charge OF
Obtaining Money By
Renting Apartments

George Crawford. As. OF 6Ss East
Warren. was arrested and held on
charge OF obtaining money under
false pretense. Crawford was ar
rested at Vernon Highway and
Beaubien by Detective Lieut.. Wal
lace williams and Detective Robert
Mitchell, OF the Special Investiga-
ton Squad. following complaints
that he was obtairing money on the
pretense he had rented an apart
ment at Palmer and John n. Po-
lice said he was neither the agent
nor the owner OF the property.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-24
Rev. Walls
Il1lsd Chaplain
Assistant At
Jackson Prison

JACKSON The Rev. p. W.
|nll pastor OF the AME church
lrt has meen appointed assistant
|diplan o. The State Prison OF
|snlAsru Michigan The appoint
pr Ess made public last week,
vas confirmed by Edward G..
fsilt director OF correction.
ne Rev Mr Walls services 10
n approximately l,40O colored in
1'S viii b. upon r part-time
r., and viii consist largely OF
1ocsical work and job place
Fm ior those eligible for parole.
addition 10 full time Protes-
~ Chaplain lwhite). who directs
department. Of religion, the in
'lon employs part-time Cath
and Jewish chaplains.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-24

n psA'y Graves Is president Of
~ %'s'l'r Recreation Committee
6,,,,a..aA been campaigning for
,1' sVands Tor the new homes.
Slns to the present plans. no
(,' so'' had beer made for play
~, '''''r 10 the Detroit Com
4 - and Detroit Board OF Edu-
oraves had advocated that
e. contribute land for the play
E'a' The Detroit Housing
|,s''aloO suggested that the
|s '.'on Commission obtain the
~ NJ School site and then APP
s.,I..s ~ !. on the subject Of ex-
E.s''s ! for other property con-
nm. located in relation 10 the
|rs community center"
y '.aee ?. Brewer. commission
'''saton. In = letter 70 Mr..
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-24
Judge Agrees
To Employ Two
In His Court
Three Had
Been Given
Discharge

Following an investigation by
NYA officials after charges had
been made that racial discrimina-
ton had been practiced against col
ored boys and girls working In the
Probate Court. causing their dis
charge, two colored NYA workers
will be placed in the court.
The investigation was made by
Eddie swan. director OF Negro Az
fairs, after he had brought II to the
attention OF the district director
that three colored employees In
Probate Court had been discharged.
Be peny Charge
Mr.. Swan questioned Martin Bag
inski. co-sponsor at Probate Court.
who said he had been told by Char
les Kruger, chief clerk OF the
court. 10 dismiss all colored work
ers az the court
When Kruger was confronted
with this statement, he did not deny
it. but merely said he had been or
dered by Probate Judge Joseph
Murphy to make a reduction In the
staff. Kruger said he would rather
swan talk with the judge.
"Slnce the Judge was out OF the
city" said swan. 1T was necessary
TO wait until Feb. 10 10 see him.
An appointment was made for four
O'Clock In the afternoon.
when informed OF the racial
side. Judge Murphy said that he
could not take colored girls, hut
CONTINUED on pare ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-24
Vile Language
Caused Shooting
Of Victim
Shooter Makes
Escape After
Hotel Fray

An argument that started In the
kitchen OF a hotel at 2205 st. An
tolre. about alleged offensive Ian
guage in the presence OF a mans
wife. terminated In the serious
wounding OF Theodore Weaver.
SO. of 2205 ST. Antoine. early SAT-
urday morning.
Weaver was shot in the abdomen.
chin and left forearm. He also had
decoration Of the scalp.
Offensive Language
Police have been searching for
Shelby Brooks. OF the same ad-
dress. Weaver accused Brooks OF
shooting him.
According to statements made
after the shooting. Brooks became
incensed when Weaver. walking
into the kitchen OF the hotel, be-
gan to use offensive language In
the presence Of Mrs. Sarah Gilmore,
wife OF Brooks
Brooks, according TO police,
demonstrated with Weaver. warn
ing him against the continued use
OF the language. However. Weaver
is said TO have continued.
When Weaver failed to stop curs-
ing, he and Brooks began to argue,
and Brooks shot him with a 81
calibre revolver. inflicting the
three wounds. Brooks made his
escape after the shooting.
Police said they found two ~
calibre empty shells at the scene
OF the shooting. These we're turn
ed over TO the Homicide Squad.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-24

The seven who paid fines are:
Robert Marve. $3.50 or 90 days; Ed
ward Newman, $3.50 or 90 days:
Glen Seltz, $50 or 30 days: ode Hill
$50 or 30 days: Vera Palmer. so
or 30 days: Paul Gully. $50 or 30
days. and Louis Bear, $3.50 or 90
days.
Two In Jail
Those sentenced 10 the county
Jail are Albert Sinclair and Law
renee Baker.
At the same time Magnus Clark
was sent to the county jail to await
sentence.
The court remarked TO the men
he had sentenced that he did not
like 10 do what he had TO do but as
gambling is rot legalized. he had
TO comply with the law concerning
violations, expressing 10 them that
some OF them were his friends and
il was not pleasant thing to do.
The court took time to give each
prisoner a lecture on discipline be-
fore passing sentence. relating 10
the writers the small amount OF
money they received.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-02-24
Randall Promoted To
New Clerk Position At
jackson Penitentiary

JACKSON-Jamcs A. Randall.
Detroit, mail censor at the state
Prison OF Southern Michigan. here,
for the past year, was promoted
last week to the position OF clerk
in charge OF postage.
The appointment was made BY
Harvey J. RugGles. superintendent
OF mails. aud had the sanction OF
Warden Harry IA. Jackson. In his
new position Randall 10 In charge
OF computing and recording pos
tage and dlspatching letter mall for
the entire institution. including In
mates and offices.
Randall began work AZ the lnsti-
tuition Jan. rs, 1889, winning the
place in an open-competitive civil
service examination.