The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 20, 1926, Page 4

THE KEY WEST CITIZEN ? ‘THE CITIZEN PUBLISHING CO. . L. P. ARTMAN, President. z IRA J. MOON, Business Manager. Znteréd at Key West, Florida, as second class matter b Member of the Associated Press The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it of not otherwise credited in thie paper and also the Joca} news published here. Se SUBSCRIPTION RATES s ADVERTISING RATES Made known on application. coe thanks, resolutions of respect and obituary notices other than those which the paper may give as matteg of news, will be charged for at the rate of 5 eeNotiee of church and fociety and ail other enter winments from which a revenue is to be derived wi cd ed for at the rate of 5 cents a line. is an open forum and invites discussion of issues and subjects of local or general inter- ost, tt it will not publish anonymous communica- sone, IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY’ WEST ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN COURTESY A KEY WEST ASSET, TOO ‘The party-line telephone has: killed. neighborli- ness in the North. Gone are the fine’ old days, when the housewife ran in next door and sold a-couple of tickets for the church supper. Now she calls up and sends the tickets over by one of the children. The automobile has shut millions of American families within themselves and the confines of their cars, Nearly every neighbor has an auto, so why ask the neighbors to ride? Forgetfulness results and neighbors grow cold towards each other; at times families almost grow cold toward themselves. An automobile makes its occupants mute for miles. The net result of these twin necéssities with which the world cannot now do without is to make men and women forgetful of other men and women; to too largely focus their interests. upon them- selves, except when they meet at clubs or lodges, and in general to build an armor about each indi- vidual through which the pleasant amenities of old New England farm life days, or the Sunday buggy or carryall ride to Aunt Mary’s cannot penetrate. In our lives, thereby, we are losers. Here in our Island City both natives and-new- comers frequently speak of the almost astonished expressions on the faces of tourists or casual visi- tors because of the warm-hearted manner in which they are greeted, and received and taken around. It is true that there seems to be as much pleasurc among our visitors toward this, to them, unexpected TODAY’S ANNIVERSARIES 1811—Duke of Reichstadt, the so-called King of Rome, son of Napoleon Bonaparte,. bora in Paris. Died at Schonbrunn, near Vienna, July 22, 1832. 1821—The Hudson’s Bay Com- pany and the Northwest Company agreed on a partnership for 21 years to pursue the fur trade un- der the name of Hudson’s Bay Company. 1844—Rt. Rev. David H. Greer, | Episcopal bishop of New York, born at Wheeling, W. Va. Died in New York, May 19, 1919. 1854—Two shocks of an earth- quake were felt at Macon, Ga. 1869—John Pascoe Grenfell, an Englishman who became com- mander of the Brazilian navy, died in Liverpool. Born in Lon- don in 1800. 1890—The orgia State Capi- tol in Atlanta, costing $1,000,000, was completed. 1894—Lou Kossuth, the fa- mous Hungarian patriot . and statesman, died at Turin. Born in SATURDAY, MARCH 20; 1926. , EST MOTELS—The leading hotels are the Casa Marina, built and state of affairs, as there is toward our equable and | Hungary, April 27, 1802. unrivalled climate. Thergfore when the visitors go away they go with expressions of regret ‘at leaving operated by the Florida East Coast Railroad Com- pany, the La Concha, a modern fire-proof hotel, the Over-Sea Commercial Motel and the Jefferson Com- mercial Hotel. Water and Sewerage. ; i 1815—A grant covering Key West and all the Florida Keys ws Road to the Mainland. given to Juan Salas by Don Juan de Estrada, the then Spanish Governor of Florida. 1924—The United States globe- circling aviators reached Seattle. Comprehensive City Plan. Hotels and Apartments. Bathing Pavilion. eee Congress might increase the public revenues by placiag @ customs duty on moral turpitude. : few are courageous enough to defy the porter’s seormby refusing to come across with a tip. Sain are about the only males who may dressias scantily as women and get away with it. Sot ; * Bociety is already agitated over the proper Jength for bathing suits, if any, for the coming . 32> The New Jersey lady who ran twelve miles ‘she spied a skunk in the woods took about the distances =~ * LC LS TIT Customs of old Egypt would have erased! the style statesmen.. There the bull was held and never shot, : ‘The ambition of women for business success . is faforably viewed by some: men who are looking for Wives who will support them. 3 . Three former iimmigrants want to place a wrist=watch on the Statue of Liberty.. What the old, girl really needs ig an alarm clock, Ole Buck says most good editors run a type- writer with two fingers, smoke a strong pipe, and cuss, "but that isn’t what makes them good editors. and with the fond hope they may sooh return. This attitude of courtesy is not only on the part of Key Westers toward their visitors, but to- wards themselves. Thus they make life better for the living, and Key West a better ‘place in which tb live. Must they not also make their tourists better- living because of these good influences? . “The lives you live, the smiles’ you ‘give, the tears that flow when friends have. woe”—these are the elements that make us better. men and women, that make a better home life, a better community life, a better civil life, a better city. CUBANS CAN TEACH US | (Miami News) =~ In addition to the commercial advantages to be gained from a closer contact with Cuba, Miami, the youngest city in the American.tropics, would undoubtedly profit therefrom in other less concrete but no less important ways. For /433 years the descendants of Christopher Columbus and his, crew have been dwelling in Havana and they have-per- force adapted» themselves .to. their syrroundings, learning by long experience to -get-the most out of life in the tropics. - feerteer A visit to the Cuban capital is a revelation to most Americans. Cosmopolitan as is Havana—with flags of a score of nations flying at the mastheads of ships in its harbor—with a numerous permanent population of American, British, French, Spanish, German and Chinese nationalities—with hotels and shops catering to foreigners in their own languages —the city: preserves its picturesque typical tropical atmozphere. Courtesy and hospitality are} everywhere. Freedom from hypocritical “better than thouness’” is a striking note, Personal liberty is:untrammeled and is seldom abused. The Cuban is law-abiding 4 and industrious. He is not givento pliysical ex- Martin Bheets of ‘Terre Haute had a telephone instaljed in his mausoleum before his death and so far "t made a single complaint about getting the bask number. Some women are blamed for using too much face powder, but it is better than the gunpowder with jhich the men have settled their international differénces for centuries. “FLORIDA TAKES INVENTORY” A conference to be held in West Palm Beach during the month of April, under the auspices of the State Chamber of Commerce, will adopt as. its theme “Florida Takes Inventory,” is is announced. Fhis will be one of the most important meet- ings of the year in the interest of progress and permanent prosperity for the flourishing state of Florida. The chief aim of this conference will be to effect}vely interest the representative people of the world in the great accomplishments of a permanent nature already realized in the state, and to offer irrefutable evidence that Florida has before it a future of wonderful progress that will not be in any way dependent upon occasional conditions nor temperary fluctuations in values, The meeting can, and Will, successfully demonstrate the fact that conditions in Florida were never more favorable for desirable and profitable investments than at the prescht time. ‘Phis important conference will be attended by delegates from chambers of commerce, civic or- ganizations and by influential citizens from all parts of thé state. The aim will be to benefit the state as a Whole, without special consideration for any partigplar city or community, The time is opportune for this conference to accomplish great and lasting good for the state. of Florida, and jt is to be hoped that the attendance and interest will be commensurate with the im- portale Of the occasion. cesses, and seems able to curtail his appetite with moderation, although he is fond of the good things of life. Cuban homes fit in perfectly with the climate. High ceilings and “French” window®, that prevent the pocketing of vitiated air, afford constant venti- lation. Walls are thick enough to insulate living quarters from the sun. The Cuban is no laggard. The per capita pro- duction is exceeded only by Belgium. Yet the Cuban takes his work easily. He does not over- work. After he has amassed a competence he cuts down his working hours or retires from. busi- ness. Noon time siestas are the rule but they do not slow up business. . Cubans are believers in education. I’edago- gues are well paid. Illiteracy does not exist. The | higher educational establishments are! considered | the peer of any in the world and have produced | men of international fame in the various learnéd | professions. Much interest in music and other forms of art is evinced. Culturally the Cubans stand high. Sig- | | nificant of this is the sending to Miami by “El Mundo” of Havana of a special musical expert to | report Miami's recent opera season, There are, of course, many things about Cuba | that are so different to American standards that they would arouse serious criticisms here. But who can say whether they are right or wrong? The | psychology of the Latin races differs from ours. Their ideas along certain lines are the logical se- quence of racial temperament, and it is difficult to | judge them harshly in view of the frankness and | nonchalance with which they view as peccaditlos | deviations from the decalogue which in the United States would arouse the bluelaw clement to hor- ror. It is not suggested that Cuba be taken as a. model for Florida. We have our own ethical stan- dards and we find them good. But there are many ways in which we could profit by a study of Cuban methods and customs. 1925—Death of the Marquis of Curzon, the celebrated English statesman and cabinet officer. eeccceocccs eco IN THE DAY’S NEWS eoeedoveccvcoocessecooses Sir Leo George Chiozza Money, who has come ‘to America to make a survey of industrial progress and methods, is best known as an economist and author, and as a writer and controversialist on fis- cal problems. For five years he acted as managing editor of the Commercial Intelligencer of Lon- don. He is a fellow of the Royal Statistical Society, and possesses the rare gift of being able to make. statisties clear and at~ the same time interesting. In 1903 he was instrumental in bringing about a complete revision of the British Board of ‘Trade ‘returns. He was elected ‘to Parliament in 1906 as Liberal member for North Padd- ington, a seat he occupied for four years. In-1910 he was elect~| ed for East Northants. Sir -Leo. Chiozza Money was. actively , en; ed on various committees, pet ‘or some time acted as . private secretary to Lloyd George, the prime minister. DON'T OVERLOOK A GOOD From Jas. Edwards, Mont- gomery, Ala., comes this letter containing a valuable suggestion. —‘I feel like a new man sinte taking FOLEY’S HONEY AND TAR. (Can sleep all night, sore- ness in my chest is,gone, so is the bad cough. My whole family use it for coughs, colds and croup, and it always helps.” Stops tick ling in throat, nervous _ hacking, and puts a soothing healing coat- ing on a raw inflamed throat. Don't overlook FOLEY’S HONEY AND TAR. Key West Drug Co. marl-im Alex Muir of: G!asgow testified that he had been tortured by police sticking him with needles to ex- tort a confession of theft. | BREAKFAST | COCOA Hasa full } tothe taste and sustain: Walter Baker & Co, Lid. Escablsabed 17S) Dorchester, Masa, Iecwrnna:, Camama 1822—Juan Salas sold the Island of Key West to John W. Simon- ton for the sum of $2,000. 1822—The United States of ‘Asien purchased Florida from Spain and Lieutenant Perry planted the American flag in Key West, 1845—The State of Florida was admitted to the Union. ~ 1860—During the Civil War Key West was the headquarters of the’Union Blockade fleet. The Union forces held the fort and the City,'and the citizens, although of Confed- erate sympathies, were forced to remain under Union ad- ministration. is74_The cigar industry was established by Cubans fleeing from Spanish oppression. sacar aaa business section of the town was destroyed by ose, an hd ara American At- lantic Fleet during the Spanish-American War. 921—The Casa Marina Hotel, the best hotel of the Florida East Coast Railroad system and one of the finest hotels: in . Florida, was opened. . CLIMATE—The temperature ranges between 75 degrees in Win- ter and 85 degrees in Summer (Average). It is the only place in Florida which has hever been touched by frost. It is 375 miles farther south than Cairo, t, but has a delightful and health- co, being very little sickness. reunion "rcheyae West is the gateway to the Paneend Canal Zone, Central and South America, Cuba and the West Indies. It is forty-eight hours from New York by rail. Havana can be reached in five hours by boat and in forty-five minutes by air. It is expected to be the future port of entry from South America, Central America and the West Indies, MILITARY—The United States Army lery Station at Key West War it was also used as an called the “Gibraltar of America” as it controls the entrance to the Gulf of Mexico, NAVAL—The United States Navy maintains a Navy Yard at Key West as well as a submarine base. There are also a coaling station, fuel oil station and one of the largest radio stations in the world. The United States Marine Corps also has a station at Key West. INDUSTRIES—The chief industries are cigar making, commer- cial fishing, sponge fishing and shipping. CIVIC—Good Schools.. Churches. Fire and Police Protection— one of the best Fire Departments in the United States. Paved Streets. Good City Parks. Municipal Golf Course. NEWSPAPERS—The Morning Call, The Key West Citizen, RAILROADS—The Florida East Coast Railroad eperates trains to and from New York and intermediate points, Railroad Car ferries ply between Key West and. Havana. It is expected that the Seaboard Air Line will construct a railroad into Key West, thus assuring direct communication with the West Coast” of Florida, the Gulf Ports and the Central States. STEAMSHIPS—The Mallory Line to New York and Galveston. | The Peninsular & Occidental Steamship Com- pany to Tampa and Havana. The Gulf & South- ern Steamship Company to Miami and New Or leans. : MISCELLANEOUS—Beautifully colored water. Wonderful‘ Yachting, Best fishing in Florida. Golf and Tennis. Bathing the-year round. Coun- try Club (under construction). The Over- © Sea Highway bver the Kéys; cohneeting Key” ‘West with the mainland, will be the most remarkable highway in the South when completed. ADVANTAGES—1. Tropical climate. 2. The Over-Sea High- way, now under construction, paralleling the Florida East Coast Railroad over the Keys will permit through automobile travel from New York to Key West and, with the ear ferry serv- ice, practically through travel from Canada « and any point in the United States to Havana. 3. Fresh water tobe piped in. This improye- ment has been favorably acted upon by me Florida legislature. 4. There are many new, developments on the intermediate Keys. Most of the Keys are being purchased in their entirety, and ate being converted into beautiful estates. . 5. Key West is the County seat of Monroe County. 6. ble new construction is now being carried on throughout the City and good deal more is contemplated for the im- mediate future. Among the proposed improve- ments is a boulevard which is to be a shore drive around the Island, This construction has already been authotized and the contract awarded. 7. The rise in the value of Key West property has only recently commenced. 8. There isn reason why Key West will not beeome an ideal and popular Winter resort as the hotel accommodations, bathing, facilities for golf and tennis, etc., equal or will equal those the best of any on the Coast. 9. Keys are a Yachtman's Paradise with bors and beautiful seenery and Key bound to be headquarters for at least southern half of the Keys. it’s Summer All Winter ln Key West