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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-03-18
Two Killed
In Jump
From Plane
Merry Marine Pilot
Had Ordered 20
Servicernen Out OF
Burning, Transport
Dy RAY CARPENTER

/ DALLAS, Tex. IA missing
.parachutist who h.;,ad 80. ,y;.,
% others 49, . go. -, -. -"
IVY ~
piio' ordered them out OF 2 Ham.
ing transport was found alive in
hospital TODAY
Two Of tho man ,.ra t;,l.d IN
~ "
Pc, au'e asciuents' seven were
INJURED and the rest were unhurt.
Inc pliot steered the plane over
e soutRast residential area in
naas Sqda v about AS PM
~ stuck With Y until all aboar
bailed out.
4 ficiak ~ the titbdn VET
pit " Just SOatlilayt 6f U6l
TIN IlofnirS . TINT tn 4iil
N 9ctAltist showed NJ ~ ~
r. N lrNdaf /. he3 3eio
81 now yRt how ~ ga t~11
@enlii lel him ~ y
John Ssso sbht had no. i6fth i
form alton. He had only minor
juries.
The known dead we're identified
as 1t Comdr. Lewis Joseph Gar
field, Downey, Calf. and Marine
Cpl. Carl l.. DuctOr. Cherry Point,
N. G.
The blazing two-engine R5C &C.
81 in the Air ForceJ crashed and
exploded into thousands st pieces
Of junk. II hit in an open field
atont one-fourth OF mile from
residential area.
The left engine burned itself out
Of the plane and smashed into.
field about two miles from the.
crash.
Capt. R. G. Wesley, Pensacola,
Fla, the pilot, parachuted to safe
ty from about 500 feet while the
plane was In a screaming dive.
Il stayed with the plane because
I wanted to make sure II missed
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-03-18
Tho Key West Shrimp Fishermen
Taken Into Custody ByMexi1aw
Gunboat On Camprhe Grounds
Mexican Officials
Charge Violation
OF Territorial
Rights Sunday

Two Key West shrimp
sishermen have been re-
ported taken into custody
- tAeir boat impounded
r the Mexican Govern
s,aeAt after they were ac-
isussd IF violatins Mexican
rstf itorial rights.
IN men. Mike Carr oil
lolH sruthArd Street and
Bsst si.nsaons Of Fleming
sltinss. have been unoffi-
dially rsported released by
Mexican officials following
NJ seizure Of four Ameri-
can shrimp craft by a Mex
iean gunhoat Sunday.
They are co-owners OF the
shrimper Surprise which
has been fishing in the Cam
,eche benIxs for the past
sevsrel weeks using various
Florida West Coast ports as
sases.
The incident Is the latest in
long series of differences be.
tween the United States and
Mexico over the. limit Of ter
-'iorial waters. Mexico claims
nine miles while the United
s.ates recognizes only three
lilies.
A clear picture d what hap
ensd Sunday VIII await return
the shrimp boats from the
texican waters. The American
Embassy in Mexico City reported
at four shriinpers were cap
red on charges of fishing in
rxican waters.
u. S. Consul General William
llshie said that government red
pc held the ships in port after
he charges were dropped. The
aptain OF the Port at Campeche.
.lcatan, refused to let them 60
It'll he had received orders
ON the Navy Ministry in Msxi-
City.
United States Consular Off
ials are going TO campeche to-
lay 10 make sure the boats are
urned loose promptly.
According 70 word from the
rexican Naval Ministry. the
flowing four boats were seizec.
se .sAliss Suzanne" and Pa.
VA both Of Jacksonville: the
/ Miss Carnpeche" Of Tampa and
lie ''Surprise." The vessels were
reported 70 have been within
1ree 10 six miles Of the Mexican
Coast. af
The State Department had re-
orted that at least q dozen
shrimp boats were seized and
others ordered TO a Mexican Port
but most escaped.
Both Of the Key Westers have
been fishing in the Campeche1
area regularly. The wife OF Can,
when contacted this gnorning.
said that she had heard OF the
Incident and was glad the men
were released Mrs. Simmons
vas reported TO be in Hollywood
"A 4 PTA meeting.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1952-03-18
City Commissioners Approve City
Electric Systems S lIWI> 950Budget;
Profit For 81 Exceeded S225> 900
Fare Increase
Is Granted
Key Vest
Trallsit Co.

City Commissioner. last
night approved the $1,201. :
$50 City Electric System
budgetsbut not before COM
siderable discussion con-
corning operation or Tire
systelni
Delib cobo, city. conarnis-
sioner did che queskidnins.
Sid the commissioners 10
] Compt koller Merville Rosain
Of the City Electric Systems
"Whb is getting all the in
surancA Of the City Electric
SYstem?"
AT present, the Key West In
slrance company. The utility
board lets the insurance"
Doesn't the city have any au-
thority In this natter"
Not that / know Of, that is
the prerogative Of the utility
board.
Cobo ito Lester: Il want le-
gal opinion on this issuance Of
insurance, and do we have any
authority in the natter"
THE City of Key West gives
all ifs insurance to the Porter
Allen company. The utility
board can't tell US where to
place our insurance and nsifh-
or can we tell them where TO
place theirs. The city by not
providing finances can get
their way. as the case in the
steam aisssi issue
Utility board wanted diesels,
but a majority Of the city COM
mission would approve only a.
steam plant, so the utility board
was forced to alter their recon-
mendatibn),
Commissioners Delio Cobo:
Actually then we have no con-
troll over the utility board. We
place the city in debt ($3 ,0OO, 0O0)
and cant control the boards cx-
penditures.'
Mayor c. B. Harvey: mo.
we cant be held responsible
for the city electric's bonds"
That's correct. These are re-
venue bonds. and no lien can be
placed against the City of Key
West stated Rosam.
did The city electric company
make any money this year?'
"Offhand. I'd say between
S225.o0o and $4,000"
Other matters completed by
the commissioners were:
Granting Of a fare increase to-
the Key West Transit company
for bus service north Of White
street. Those persons buying
tickets by the book will pay d
2,sc increase. Others ON single
tickets will gay SC more. Vote
was 81 with Cobo dissenting.
Assured Merrill FELTON, that
Loves Lane would remain u no.
parking area, as a one-way park
ing would create fire hazard.
Heard letter read from the
Key West Golf Club opposing
the leasing of any more city
land on Stock Island, Golf club
officials asked the city for a
joint meeting in which they will
discuss the building Of a second
nine hole course.
Commended City Manager
Dave King on the erection of the
many new street signs.
Publicly praised Corporal
Gerald Fisher. TIA Passover
CONTINUED On Page Six)
Evening star., 1952-05-11

Iciety; Philip Wallach, umbrellas:
the Owen House and Solari's.
Buildings on the south side Of
the Avenue were occupied in 1879
by Edward w. Whitaker and A. C.
Jenkins, at 1905; H. H. Denny.
barber, 1410: Eugene Larmier,
1925; Frederick Weibking, boot
and shoemaker, 14l4; c. R. Hol-
land, eating saloon, 1922; G. Gio-
vanni, fruit, 400; F. A. Conrad,
carpenter and builder, l414:
James Berry, carpet cleaner, 14l4;
S. D. Schultz, chiropodist, 1416.
Daniel Loughran, tobacco, I4Ua:
Jessup & Co., clothiers. 14O4; q.
C. Cornwell, groceries, 1418; J. W.
House, lawyer, l404; j. B. Sweat.
lawyer. 1406; William F. Turner
& Co., naval stores, 1902; Au-
gust Detterer. restaurant, 140O;
B. B. Chase. umbrellas, 1412, and
Isaac Williams, veterinarian, 1920.
Evening star., 1952-05-11
"reminiscences of the Willard Block

s'"ves. Like so many Of the old
Virginia planters, he was fond OF
.loIse racing, and even used his
Petworth farm for the purpose OF
raising and breeding fast horses
with which he was quite success
full. He was one of the early in
vestors in Washington property
and the house known as the Oc-
tagon. at Eighteenth street and
New York avenue NV, which was
occupied by President Madison
and the charming Dolly for a
short while after the burning of
the White House, was built in
1900 by him as his residence.
EorIy Lot Holders
The late James Croggon, in writ
ing of the Willard Hotel block for
The Star some years ago, said
that:
Owen MacDermott Roe, Thomas
Metcalf, Benjamin Blodgett. Wal
ter Stewart, F. S. Moore, Thomas
Law and P. Gilman were among
the lot holders before 1900, and
the earliest valuation of the
ground was from 20 to 80 cents,
which. in 20 years reached Is to so
cents per foot. Mr.. Law was the
owner Of the lots forming the
northeast part of the square,
which, however, he transferred to
Thomas Peter in trust for his wife,
Eliza Park Custis, from whom he
separated after a brief married
life.
I'm 1901 John Kearney leased
building site at the southwest
corner of F and Fourteenth streets,
subsequently buying it. He erected
here a three-story yellow brick
house. which in 1902 was valued
at $4,000. This was the residence
OF the Kearneys for nearly half a
century. Lots 4 and S, on which
what was known as the Washing
ton Hotel, or Mansion House, was
erected. were in 1893 the property
of Mr.. Hoban, but in 1901 the first
was leased to William Lowell and
the following year the improve
ments were valued at $1,000.
"The next year the other lot was
transferred to Mr.. Lowell, the de-
scription reading. between the
houses of Mr.. Blunt and Mr..
Lowell 1t is not known to what
use Mr.. Lowell devoted this prop
erty, but as the City Councils met
there, it is believed to have been
a tavern or hotel. Tappan Web
ster appears as the owner in 1909.
The Rhodes Hotel
In 1911 lot 4, with brick house,
between the house occupied by
William Rhodes and the frame
building of James Mclaughlin,
was transferred to Rhodes and
during the war of 1912 the Rhodes
Hotel was located there. In 1916
Col. John Tayloe became the own
er Of these lots, with parts of
others, and the property was
known as the Washington Hotel
property. In a few years it be-
came Barnard's Mansion House
Evening star., 1952-05-11
THE SUNDAY STAR, Washington, D. c..
SUNDAY, 4,

owned this property and erected
a row of seven three-story brick
buildings facing the Avenue and
one detached on Fourteenth street
These were assessed at $4,000
They were intended for dwellings
but in 1918 Col. John Strother
bought them and converted them
into a hotel, which soon became
famous"
In 1879 those living on Pennsyl-
vania avenue in the Willard Ho-
tel block, or who were engaged in
business there, were: R. B. Mo-
hun, periodicals, etc.; j. P. Mil
burn & Co., druggists; Peter
Campbell, stockbroker; Fitch, Fox
& Cutter. stockholders, the firm
being changed the next year to
Fitch. Fox & Brown; w. G. Pond,
cigars and tobacco; Mutual Pro-
lection Fire Insurance Co., Provi-
dent Savings Life Assurance So
Evening star., 1952-05-11

land later was successfully under
the management of Sanford, Full
Ter, Coburn and Hands. A part of
the adjoining lot on the east was
leased by Mr.. Hoban in 1911 to
Peter Vallette, who kept a public
house there till 1917. when he
transferred his lease to Barzillia
Wright, who held it for a year,
when B. Fish became the lessee.
In 1881 N. Jewwitt held the place
and it was soon the resort for
some of our best people, as we'll as
of foreign representatives.
I'm 1900 a lot on one corner
of Fourteenth street was owned
by Walter Stewart, and the lots on
the west and north in 1910 were
in the name of John Hoye, who
in 1915 bought the corner lot
Col. Tayloe a few years later
Evening star., 1952-05-11
Stamps
By jones Waldo Fowcett

The number of new stamps is
sued annually appears to be de-
clining. According to the North
American Newspaper Alliance, a
check made by the editors of Of
fetal de la Philatelie, specialized
stamp publication produced in
Paris. showed 2.303 new stamps
released throughout the world in
1851 as against 2.627 during 1850.
European countries were re-
sponsible for 954 of last years
crop, Asia for SIS. Africa for 272,
the two Americas for SOL and
Australia for 81. OF the total
1851 number, CTS were commemo-
rativeS-an increase of 100 over
1850. Other categories varied as
follows: Airmails-290 in 1851,
4o5 in 1850: special deliveries
200 in 1851. 285 in 1850; postage
dues-139 in 1851. 159 in 1850.
The San Antonio Express for
May 4 featured an illustrated
article on "Flowery Stamps" with
particular reference to Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugo E. Traupmann, who are
philatelists as we'll as enthusiastic
gardeners.
Zoology in Postage Stamps"
by w. Dennis Way and o. D.
Standen. has been published by
the Philosophical Library, Inc,
New York. 1t deals with animals,
reptiles and birds depicted on
postal adhesives. The text is il
lustrated with reproductions of
approximately 800 stamp designs.
Frank E. Zapotocky. 908 But
ternut street NV. is an applicant
for membership in the Society
of Philatelic Americans, spon-
sored by Arnvid Nygaard and
Morris B. Richardson.
sgd Kroner, writing for the As
sociated Press Feature Service, ex-
plains: "The new kingdom of Laos
one of the component parts of
French Indo-C -China-has issued a
Evening star., 1952-05-11
By John CIoaett Proctor

from Lne time the Willard cor.
ner was first used for hotel pur.
poses. about 1918, until thu
Willards owned and operated theil
hotel here, and even down to oul
own time, this site has been ont
of the most celebrated places ir
Washington. Indeed, so much ha.
taken place here in the past 1O(
years that no one seems to know
its entire history.
To say just what was the big
gest and most elaborate affai,
ever given at the old hotel that
for years occupied this site woulC
be almost guessWork, or a mere
matter of opinion, so very many
important functions having taker
place there. Undeniably one o1
the largest dinners ever given al
the old Willard was the one ten
dered to Lord and Lady Napier
when they were leaving Washing
ton, Lord Napier, the then British
Minister, being relieved by his
government and assigned to duty
elsewhere.
This distinguished diplomat hac
made host of warm friends dur.
ing the few years he was stationed
in Washington-just as Ambas-
Sador James Bryce did in more
recent years. And although Presi-
dent Buchanan was actually the
moving spirit in his transfer. yet
the people. through Senator
Seward of New York, thought
they would like to give him 9
farewell party, at least to show
their own high regard and esteem
for his services and especially fol
the uniform courtesy shown by
him to each one with whom he
came in contact.
The Nopier Boil
That the high public official.
and the citizens of Washington
made a good job of it there is
ample printed evidence. The press
tells us that it was "the largest
such entertainment ever given ir
Washington, except on the occa-
sion of the Inauguration of q
President" and no doubt it was
for in all there are said to have
been present to enjoy the dinner
and dancing around 1900 ladies
and gentlemen. Just how they
ever managed to get so many
people into the old Willard is a
question, no doubt, many of us
would ask.
However, it must have been a
marvellous affair, for even outside
newspapers sent their representa-
tives here to cover what is still
commonly known as the Napier
ball.
John Tayloe. who built the row
of houses which later became the
Willard Hotel, was a very rich
Virginian. who inherited his wealth
from his father, also named John
Tayloe, and whose estates were
principally in Essex and Richmond
Counties. In all he owned 245
Evening star., 1952-05-11
American Legion
Membership Drive
Will Open This Week

Remember With Members" will
be the watchword of members o1
the Department of the District
lof Columbia, American Legion
this week in an effort to increase
Its membership. Department
Membership Officer William r
Clay on Saturday will forward
the cards of all new members
enrolled during the week, to Ma
tional Commander Donald r. Will
son as a birthday present. He
will celebrate his 35th birthday
that day.
AS of today the local depart
ment is well over the $4,000 mark
toward it's national quota of 81 ,277
for the year.
Navy Department Post was the
first to exceed it's quota. Henry
C. Spengler Post has also accom-
|plished that feat.
The department membership of :
f1cer has awarded prizes to local
legionnaires for their efforts in
this field of endeavor.
A set of miniature department
|colors was awarded to former De-
partment Adjutant Gail T. Judd
Miniature sets of post colors were
awarded Raymond S. Royston,
grand chef de train of the Forty
and Eight; Comdr. Ira j. Holiday
of James Reese Europe Post
Comdr. T. c. Hall, James E.
Walker Post and Comdr. Edward
r. Zuranski, Bunker Hill Post
An American Legion tieclasp was
awarded Comdr. Joseph E. Rice
of Department of Justice Post.
Members of Sgt. Jasper Post
and it auxiliary on Tuesday at
TOO pm. will play host to dis
abled veterans at Mt. Alto Hos
pital during an evening of enter
tainment and bingo.
Another party has been sched-
uled at the same location on June
IT..
The Legion is seeking to en-
phasize a nationwide observance
of two days significant to Ameri-
can Security.
One Is Armed Forces Day next
Saturday and tl'a other is Mari
time Day, May %.
Widows, widowers, parents, STEP
fathers, and foster parents of SER
vice men and women who lost
their lives in the present Korean
conflict. may obtain newly au-
lthorized Gold Star button, with
out cost. Other members of the
family may obtain the button at
"a nominal fee.
For Army and Air Force per-
sonnet, write to the Adjutant Gen.
|eral of the Army and for Navy
and Marine Corps personnel, write
to the Navy Bureau of Personnel.
Evening star., 1952-05-11

series of stamps emphasizing the
charm and beauty of it's women
Four of the labels are for regular
postage: three for airmail use
They are bi-colored and bi-lin-
quail"
Carl w. Mitman, assistant to the
Secretary for the National Ali
Museum of the Smithsonian 1nsti-
tuition. we'll known to many stamp
collectors, retired April 80 after
II years of service in the Govern
ment.
The seventh annual "get to-
gether" of Central Pennsylvania
stamp collectors will be held at the
YMCA. Front and North streets,
Harrisburg, Saturday, under the
auspices of the Capital City Phila-
telic Society. Elmer R. Long, preSi-
dent. An exhibition, an auction, a
bourse and banquet have been
arranged. The public is invited to
attend and participate.
Carl P. Rueth, writing in Linn's
Weekly Stamp News, Sidney, Ohio
Evening star., 1952-05-11

brought out a 1.50-schilling stamp
dark green in color. The so-callet
breakfast Pavilion" of Schon
Ibrunn appears in the center of thu
composition, while nine differen
animals are pictured among tht
foliage of the border.
italy announces a new 25-lirt
brown orange stamp for the SCOTT
anniversary of the birth of Leon
ardo da Vinci. The central mott.
is a self lf-portrait by the celebrated
artist, engineer and statesman.
Cape Verde, a Portuguese col
ony, has eight new stamps. severa
of which bear portraits of famous
explorers.
Walter L. Maple, 8707 Gilber
place, Takoma Park. Md, suggest
that Essex Falls, N. j." in las
Sundays stamp column shoule
have read Essex Fells. N. j." HI
wants the opening and CLOSING
dates of slogan cancellations pub
lished. but experience has showr
that this information is exceed
ingly difficult to obtain and, whe1
secured, little used by collectors.
J. H. Weimer has issued an II
lustrated catalogue for his 36tl
auction of precancels. Copies ma!
be had by phoning TA-0842 today
William Sellars McDougle, Boz
1854. Washington, D. c., is inter
ested in participating in STAMP
club activities and would be glat
to hear about such enterprise
from their sponsors directly.
Topical Handbook No. S ha!
been sent to press and will bt
published not later than June 20
It will contain a study of royalty
on stamps. a check list of histori.
cal subjects on United States
stamps and a list of 636 post Of
fees in the United States with
names relating to zoology. Fol
further information, address
American Topical Association
1906 North Fiftieth street, Mil
waukee 16, Wis.
The Capital Precancel Club will
meet at Apartment 401, 1873 Long
fellow street NV, tomorrow eve
ming at 8. Visitors welcome
Please ask for C. c. Fisher, sec
retary.
Evening star., 1952-05-11

says: "The design for the Lafay-
ette commemorative is a new low
in unimaginative and corny stamp
designing Well owe the de-
scendants of the French noble
man and the people of France an
apology when this one hits the
stamp counters"
The Scent Grand Coulee Dam
commemorative will be placed on
sale in Spokane, Wash, Thursday
To publicize the 200th ami
versary of the founding of the
geological gardens in Vienna, the
postal authorities of Austria have
Evening star., 1952-05-11

The Capital Precancel Club will
meet at Apartment 401, 1888 Long
fellow street NV, tomorrow eve
ming at 8. Visitors welcome.
Please ask for C. c. Fisher, Sec
retarv
Evening star., 1952-11-15
Boys Club Gridders Trying
For Santa Claus Bowl

Selection Of the Is youngsters
who will represent Washington in
the Santa Claus Bowl at Lake.
land, Fla, next month will be
made Thursday from among q
group of so Boys Club Of Wash
ington athletes.
The so boys have been prac-
ticing every day under the super
vision of Boys Club officials. After
the squad is chosen, football stars
from the Redskins, University of
Maryland and George Washing
ton University will assist in coach
ing the club. Players must be
between the ages of 9 and 13 and
weigh 100 pounds or less.
Washington will compete against
three other teams to be selected
from throughout the Nation. The
teams will play elimination games
December q, with the final game
set for December 90.
Evening star., 1952-11-15
Honors
Mrs. Gewirz

Mrs. Morris Gewirz was made
honorary president of B'nai Birth
Women. Argo at a special lunch
con given for her yesterday in the
Hotel Statler.
The honor guest organized B'nai
Birth Women Argo is years ago
and was its first president, it was
pointed out. She is the second
woman in the organization to re-
ceive the title. succeeding the late
Mrs. Henry Morgenthau, jr.
In her acceptance speech, Mrs.
Gewirz recalled the groups first
anniversary celebration when the
head table guests included the
FIRST lady Of the land" then Mrs
Eleanor Roosevelt. the ''first lady
OF B'nai B'rith," Mrs. Morgenthau,
and the FIRST lady Of the CITY,"
Mrs. Charles Goldsmith. who was
chairman Of the luncheon on that
day.
Tracing the growth Of B'nai
Birth Women. Argo since that
time. Mrs. Gewirz declared: 1--WE
have not only established this or
ganization on a solid footing, but
we have also built it firmly"
The new honorary president
pointed out that I'VE are living in
a period when mankind is going
through much soul sickness and
disillusionment, a time which calls
for utmost confidence and bound
less faith in America.
What we need, perhaps" she
added, "is a period of soul search
ing and rededication to basic hui
man principles"
Guests attending the luncheon
included q number of women
prominent in Washington's official
circle.
Evening star., 1952-11-15
Dance Series
Is Launched
At SuIgrove

The Friday Cotillion launched
its annual series of three dances
last evening with a gay gathering
at the Sulgrave Club. The black
tie affair began at 10 o'clock and
continued into the small hours.
The dates for the next two dances
are February 6 and April 10.
Dinners preceding the party
were given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Fletcher Plumley. Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Addison. jr., and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Laird Dunlop III. On the
Plumleys' list were Mr.. and Mrs.
John T. Gibson, Col. and Mrs.
Hunter Drum, Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Offutt III who came up
from their Warrenton estate for
the party; Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Hutchison, Mr.. and Mrs. James T.
Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas e.
Turner. jr., Mr.. and Mrs. Lothrop
Luttrell, Mrs. Wayne Kittell and
Col. Charles Muldoon and Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur G. Post from Lakota,
Va.
I Others attending the dance were
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo Huettig, Mr..
and Mrs. Russell True, Mr.. and
Mrs. Benjamin Hill. Miss Cynthia
Hill who was escorted by Mr.. VIII
liam Mackinnell, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Lamber Jones.
Sponsors of the Friday Cotillion
are Mr.. and Mrs. James McSherry
Wimsatt, Mr.. and Mrs; Francis
Wilson Wozencraft, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Jacobsen. Miss Hill and
Miss Dclphine Turner Colquitt.