The Key West Citizen Newspaper, March 29, 1926, Page 1

_ | Full Associated Press Leased Wire Day Service VOLUME XLVII. No. 75. Auto Wrecks Kill 598 Ts Record ‘GEORGIA AND FLORIDA LEAD ELEVEN SOUTH: EASTERN STATES IN - FATAL CRASHES By Ansociated Préns) ATLANTA, Ga., March 29.— Eleven southern staves yielded 598 dead, 2,316 injured, in traffic ac- eidents during the first three - months of 1926, asonsolidation of weekly surveys by the Associated| a revealed today, This can 50 left out of account the r ing three days of March;, up this period with last -aMecident by railway trains, trol- ‘ears and motorcycles» were niinto account in the com- yn of the weekly surveys, da and North Carolina vied ‘leadership in the number aths, with Florida slightly in with 120 for the three | North Carolina had 115. sas trailed the list with only 29 deaths for the period. . also led the injuries mi with 666. Strangely eame fifth in the list of with 285, She was led ria, Virginia and Louis- ;jsible to secure mail e 4 tite} : 3 OF 3 Months NEW SCHEDULE FOR F-E.C. TRAINS _ STARTS APRIL 19 TRAINS WILL AFFORD CON- VENIENT TRAVE: BE- TWEEN KEY WEST AND MIAMI Oni April 19 several changes in the schedule of trains running be- tween Key West and Miami will be.made by the Florida East Coast, Lincoln . Spencer, ‘general agent in the freight traffic de- partment, Miami, announced to- oa , ‘rain No. 19 will arrive in Key West at’ 6:30 in the morning and will leave Miami at 1:30 o'clock. Ne. 37 will be discontinued and given the number 43 and will not wait for 37’s connection at Mi- ami. No. 43 will leave. Miami at 9:80-in the morning and will ‘ar- rive in Key West at 3 p. m. in thi afternoon. Train No. 43 will make it pos- sible to give Key West a train running on time the year round, = there will be no connections to “Train No. 43 will be the best train ever placed on a run between Key and Miami,” Mr. It will make it pos- early, and gives.a daily train on time both FEBRUARY 19 SECURING SOME FINE CURIOS ing some time in Florida waters. On board Mr. Vanderbilt's yacht are: Dr. George A. Dixon, Mts. Widemer of ‘ia, and Mrs. Gordon Parker and Ara left this. morning for where she will remain for days before proceeding t left Jacksonville Feb- and went down through Panama Canal, stopping at FF i On the trip from Panama: and Ecuador and return, there was not a ripple on the surface of the water. It was as smooth as a sheet of glass. The mercury tegistered from 80 to. 85 degrees during the day; hovered around 75 degrees at night. The members of the party also reported that) there were few flies and mos- quitoes, } there was a naturalist, and icth- iologist and a taxidermist. The) pam republican | ization,” Mr. Shaver said, will co- SAYS PROSPECTS ARE HAT DEMOCRATIC PARTY WILL CONTROL BOTH BRANCHES OF CONGRESS THIS FALL (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March, .29.— Presidential appointments, the Aluminum company of America, in which Secretary Mellon is.a stockholder, the traffic _commis- sion investigation and tax -reduc- tion will be emphasized in the democratic campaign to gain con- trol of congress this fall. 2 This was made clear in a state- ment issued today by Clem Shaver, chairman of the demd- cratic national committee, who ‘asserted that the “‘congressional campaign is approaching, with ex- cellent outlook for gains that will. mean democratic control in both branches.” : “The effect of the president’s at- tempt to intimidate and coerce members of the boards and com- missions by asking for ..written resignations or compronfising com- mitments when he makes appoint- ments is an astounding violation ofthe principles of free govern- ment,” the chairman declared. “The resolution’ ‘to ascertain whether the attorney general had been-expeditious “in prosecuting ‘@n inquiry of the Aluminum Com- pany of America,—a « resolution %o the employment of counsel—was defeated in “The chief. - democratic party this election of its candidates = i ig tor and ‘gress, ieee Gaye? easeeed e z i F i i FE : operate with the senate and campaign ‘committees and the state committees in the fight for control. Pointing out that demo- erats hold 24 of the 48 governor- ships, 42 per cent of the seats in the house and 40 eent of those jin the senate, he continued. “Thirty senators are to be elec- | ted next fall,” he said. “Of these ‘only seven are democrats and they jare from safely. demoeratic states. On board Mr: Vanderbilt’s boat} A gain of 20 would give the demo- | crats @ . majority. “Mere mention of the names of KEY WEST, FLORIDA, MONDAY, MARCH 2: ee 00000600 SOCSOOOSEOSOOSE The following is the program that will be rendered at Bayview Park tonight at 7:45: Part I March, S. I. B. A.—Hall. * Overture, Semiramide—Rossini. Fox Trot, My Sugar—Little. Chinese Romance, In Old Pekin —King. Selected, The Iron King. Fox Trot, Yes, Sir, ‘Shé’s My Baby—Kahn. Count— Part li Slection, Mikado—Boettger. Fox Trot, Titina—Scotto. 4 Waltz, Sur_La.Mer—Vereecken. Fox Trot, I'm Going South— Woods. 4 March, Officer of the Day—Hall. The Star Spangled Banner— Key. Conductor, F.E.C. RAILWAY ~ OFFICIALS ARE IN CITY TODAY SAY FREIGHT EMBARGO NOW APPLIES ONLY ON CEMENT, LUMBER AND BRICK AS RE- CENTLY MODIFIED HUBERT REASON, Several officials of the Florida East. Coast Railroad are spending the day in Key West today, look- ing over business interests of the company. The railroad heads are: Lin eoln Spencer, of the freight ttaf- fie wr np of ostg E. .; F.. W. Kirtland, freight manager; J. H. Owen, superintendent of transportation, REALTY BOARD “1S TOLD ABOUT - ~~ ORLANDO MEET PRESIDENT V. A. JOHNSON AND SECRETARY WARREN ‘WATROUS REPORT ON CON- VENTION. President V. A. Johnson and Secretary Warren J. ~Watrous made a report today atthe lun- cheon at Hotel La Concha of the Key West Realty Board of the con- ventions of the secretaries and board of governors at Orlando last week, which they attended. Mr. Watrous met with the sec- retaries of the reaity associations of the state last Friday. Mr. Johnson met with the board of governors on Saturday. The. necessity for having com- mittees function was brought up; before the secretaries. Mr. Watrous said that he would make it @ point to see that the chairmen of the various committees do their work, : , Mr. Watrous was appointed on the state committee to standardize ‘appraisal forms. Other matters taken up was the question of new membership forms, which require a former knowledge of real estate, character and integrity before joining. Johnsen stated that it was a by the board of governors that every twenty members could general | ‘St. Augustine, and E. P. McLain,| | superintendent of transportatién, Miami. BANQUET, DANCE AND RE- CEPTION WILL BE FEA- TURES OF EVENING The Key West country elub will be opéned riext Monday night, ac- cording to an announcement made today by Robert F. Spottswood, president of the- club. The club opens on that evening with a formal banquet, dance and reception. Mr. Spottswood said that the club now has sufficient member- ship to carry on the club. He urged all reaitors at the luncheon of the Key West Realty Board to- day to enter their application for membership if they have not al- ready done so. The club has been painted, deco- rated and comfortably furnished. | Mr. and Mrs. M. Newman, former- ly of New York and Miami, are | | lub, | SCHEME TO STARVE OUT BOOTLEGGERS { now the manger and hostess of the | have a dry dock in Key West. Making Key West into a health resort and ‘sanatorium was. also suggested. The mineral water and climate combine to make this big- gest health resort in the country, he said. Mr. Ketchum stated that Key West should have representation in Palm Beach April 16, 17, 18. He said that a survey o? conditions of the city financially should be made. It was decided at the meeting names and addresses of the real- tors of the city for reference in the offices of the Key West Real- ty Board. Capt. Clark D. Stearns report- ed that steps would be taken to secure a plot of the city and af- ter this is secured the matter of city planning would be taken up with the city council and ask that body to bring down a city plan- ner. Nat Golson reported that | had taken up the matter of | he Willard: Albury, city councilman, who said that no decision on the | improvement of the lots adjacent| jto the municipal golf course had at the general survey convention! . to have a roster printed wth the! provement of the golf course with | For a7 Years Devoted to the Interests of Key West PRICE FIVE. CENTS Dade County Commissioners SPECIAL TERM — CIRCUIT COURT STARTED TODAY LIGHT CIVIL DOCKET: WILL BE CLEARED BEFORE TAK- ING CASES ENTERED ON CRIMINAL DOCKET The special session of circuit court for Monroe county con- vened at 10 o'clock this forenoon with Judge Jefferson B. Browne, presiding. Solicitor Arthur Gomez and Clerk D. Z. Filer were at their post when “Shériff Roland Curry announced the opening of court. 4 Of the talesmen summoned for jury duty, but few were. excused by Judge Browne, who stated that valuable and busy men are the kind most needed on a jury. Three men had letters from ‘their em- ployers stating that they were, needed on the job where they work regularly, not considered sufficient reason the court, Two men from duty were ex- pe arpa chp Ades privilege OF VIOLATING AUTOMOBILE LAW Gus Sidiner, @ias Jack Sidiner, a deserter from the U. S. Marine | Corps, has been arrested here, and | Deputy Marshal Andrew Lopez was instructed to have him return- ed to Memphis to answer to a charge of violating the National Automobile Theft Act. local Marine ‘ authorities, and Marshal Lopez has made applica- | tion to obtain eustody of the pris- oner so that he may be returned | for trial. |DUKE OF ORLEANS | (By Anseciated Preas) PARIS, March 29.—The death Palermo of the Duke of pretender to the throne of France, Sidiner had-been arrested by| DIES IN PALERMO THE WEATHE Stations Abilene (raining) Atlanta (cloudy) . Boston (clear) Buffalo (snowing) . Charleston (cloudy) Chicago (cloudy) .. ee Tem. 46 ‘| Corpus Christi (raining) Dodge City (snowing) Galveston (cloudy) Hatteras (cloudy) » . Huron (clear) ...~. Jacksonville (raining) Key West (cloudy) Louisville (clear) Miami (cloudy) . New Orleans (raining): New York (clear), . St. Louis (cloudy) . Tampa (raining) . Washington (clear) Williston (clear) ...... SEE TO ANSWER CHARGE | land. alias Jack Johnson, believed to be|” MONEY (By Asnocinted Press) | of $830,000 | striving to get | him from exeeution | it, in the opinion of Stand Pat On Original Plan In Route of T amiami Trail MONROE OFFICIALS ALSO CO-OPERATE IN. LOCATION OF LINE PLANNED: ~*~ At a recent meeting of the county commissioners of Dade Dade county, with every member present, that body of officials stood pat on its stand for the loca- tion of the line of the Tamiami trail in Dade county. The affirmation of the board’s stand in regard to the location of the trail, the original route as agreed upon by Dade, Lee and Monroe counties, was greeted with applause from the large crowd present at the conference, it is reported. : The Dade county commissioners resolutions along that line, Dr. Hathaway assured the com- + missioners that as soon as the NEW YORK, March 29.—Rich- has caused consternation in royal- bers of the expedition brought states with republican senators who | bon eich thet s Sn ist ranks. He always had propos- back with them a number of speci-| now hold 27 seats, will indicate | ans the certainty of democratic gain/o9 «1 the church members and fore thirty days. Capt. Charles Thompson, of Mi-|— Connecticut, Mussachusetts, | churchgoers of Johnson City would | J. Meizinger of Detroit} ami, and formerly of Key West,| Arizona, Iowa, Kansas, Vermont, | anit drinking liquor, the | was the guest of James L. Johnson | % |went with the party as guide and| Kentucky, Idaho, Oklahoma, | lepgers would starve to death,” t the luncheon. Realty Board will mect expert angler. | Washington, Wisconsin, Illinois, | qecisred the Rev. Dr. Lewis M.|. é night at the office of the) Several baby sea lions were | Colorado, New Hampshire, South | Roper, Baptist: minister, in his Bridge Clab Gives on Fleming street. At this\captured on this expedition. Dakota, North Dakota, Nevada, Final Luncheon At _ Hotel Casa Marina i their defense, President V. A. Johuson| When they returned to Panams,| Pennsylvania, Calitéenia, Utah,|"""™" here yesterday. |honor of the pretendership either | * iit The secret is, in Mr. Banton’s in favor of his young son, Prince | wa “ Warren J. Watrous):ye baby sea lions had to be|Qregon, New York, Indiana | NEW PROHIBITION j Hi f who i | opinion, ienry of Orleans is 16 years ‘ a more detailed report of | skandoned as they made so much Maryland, Missouri and Ohio.” i HEAD FOR FLORIDA, 5. pyacaiay atternoon séiaae jelub gave its final luncheon of of age, or the Duke of Vendome, | ¢4 in Erie county with the or the Dukée of Nemours | ot Axe: quan of si peers (By Associated Press) | been reached. He said that the JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., March; ™°"¢y would not. be secured be-/ j bse Res aE i é i ft of the secretaries | noise on board the yacht. They! “igespek co laa oe Ih ce pag re ; Street Dance Follows me (Ry Associated Press) the season Casa Ma-/ WASHINGTON, March 29-—P. tina Saterday ; | Hundreds of specimens a Band Concert Program | Hambsch, was appointed pro- It was formerly erroneously hrarine life, reptiles “ta “ life | |were brought back Ye ex- } }pedition onboard the Ara by Mr. On Wednesday Evening |r. : Vanderbilt, i Agra ae ‘hibition administrator for Florida | stated amg Mrs. i Thomp- mmediately after concert | today by Assistant Secretary An-/®°" was host to guests. | Wednesday evening, there will be/ i ® a dig street & and ere Ten ee ee ment to which the public is in-| forcement. of the entertainment committec.| During the evening refresh- ments will be served to the guests. | The band will furnish the/ music for the dancing, i make electrical watches on i : expense i iy Men's Ts lian r nrnntec oft | i | 12:00 M. TO 2100 P. M. A real good lanch gotten up to the tastes of : with a fine service moderate price of AMUSEMENTS M. Leoplod Reveillon, a French} | MONROE THEATRE | F | TODAY—*“The Scariet art Lenehan path tag aa scape Hin | eeseoeocoses Senate considers Italian debt settlement. ELECTRICAL WATCHES at Miscellaneous bills are before the senate and house, eee Senate and house agriculture) committees discuss farm relief. $ Hotel La part in the jubilce,