The Key West Citizen Newspaper, April 26, 1926, Page 8

Smoking EIGHT = Hundred Flappers Se 4 Fires “ Forest Massachusetts Holiday Disgraced By “Petting Parties Making a Red Light District of the Crossroads,” Says Fire Commissioner. : BOSTON, Mass., April 26.—! Smoking flappers and their escorts throwing away lighted matches and stubs, are blamed by William A. L. Bazeley, state commissioner of conservation, for starting near- ly.100 forest fires in the common. Wealth that caused thousands of dollars loss damages Patriots’ day, the most recent Massachusetts holiday. “The commissioner says that the fidtdern youth are making a “red light district of the crossroads that tead off from the main state high- ®rays into the forests.” The commissioner made this known in an address before the Kiwanis Club of Cambridge : at tht weekly luncheon at the Colonial Club. After referring to the com- tmonwealth’s program under Gov. Puller in ‘the preservation of the férebts, he created a sensation by presenting reports of state for- e#'ers showing that’ hundreds of bobbed hair girls and their escorts tive theit cars into roads and paths off the main highway and in extreme “petting parties,” during which théy smoke and carelessly hurl lighted stubs and-matches into the brush. ©The foresters also reported that they found that nearly 100 fires Were started by participants in these “petting parties,” the blazes Weading over a wide area and esusing a heavy loss. “im further describing the “pet- ting bees,” the commissioner re- ported that these young ‘people tully shut off all lights of the urs with the exception of the red tif light. Scores of red lights can be seen sometimes for hundreds 6f' yards. Hence the byroads have been classified as ‘red light dis- tx” by the state foresters, commissioner indicated that are. caught carelessly. lighted matches and stubs th and starting forest they will be prosecuted to » the extent of the law, +He also annbunced that in or. ‘to speed up the program of wilating. forestry in the state, the public may purchase trees = state nurseries for the small Z of 1 cent. ‘ POCeEDOCLESOCOREEe = TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES poeecoosce Ld ° 1726—Jeromy Collier, a bril- a and political. writer, who was imprisoned for his views, Gilet in London, Born in 1650. Beckworth, \ ploneer and'scout, who discovered *“Beckworth’s Pays” through the Sierra Nevada mauntains, born at Fredericksburg, Va. Died in 1867. 1830—Benjamin F. Tracy, Sec- retafy of the Navy in President Benjamin Harrison’s cabinet, born at Owego, N. Y. Died in New York City, August 6, 1915. » 1854—Gabriele Rossetti, cele- brated poet and man of letters, died in London. Born in Italy, February 28, 1733. » 1861—Ohio appropriated $2,- 000,000 for the defence of the} State against invasion... 1885—Eleven lives were Jost-in @ enow-slide near. Eagle River, Colorado. “-$887-——A monument to John C. Calhoun was unveiled in Charles- ton, S. C. «»-4924—U. S. House of Represen- tatives adopted a resolution to gubmit to the States the proposed} child inbor amendment to the Fed-| Fal. Constitution. ..1925—Field: Marshal Paul. von| Hindenburg was elected President) of the German Republic. REFUSES TO BE BLUFFED ~ SACKSONVILLE—A. Mariott,| local grocer, refusad to be bluffed by..mere numbers, and probably! seve himself from financial loss./ When a negro, armed, came into! Margoff’s store and brandished a} weapon, the latter pushed him out} the front door and put to flight; two companions awaiting outside. | Ohe shot was fired, but no one was ee ee * * 9 POLICE NEWS # * * * ee ee Few arrests were made by the police during Saturday night and Sunday. “Business is not up. to its usual standard,” Chief of Po- lice Cleveland Niles stated in com- menting upon the reduction of law violations in the city. “They have found out that it costs money to pay fines,” Chief Niles said, and he expects a still greater decrease in law violation in future. Police Officer Walter’ Vinson, who sustained a broken leg in a traffic accident some weeks ago, is recovering nicely and expects to be back onthe force in about two weeks. The report that his leg would have to be reset was an error. Peoecc cccorocscccooesse CLASSIFIED COLUMN ences eeccccccce Advertisements under this head will be inserted in“The Citizen at the rate of 1¢ a word for each in- sertion, but the minimum for the first insertion in every instance is 25c, Advertisers should give their street address as well as their tele- phone number if they desire re- sults, Payments for classified adver- tisements is invariably in advance, but regular advertisers with ledger accounts may have their advertise- ments charged. FOR RENT ——— FOUR-ROOM furnished _apart- ment, 418 United street. Phone 418-J, April 26-6tx NICELY furnished apartment, 616 Caroline. street. Johnson and Johnson. Apl. 24-tf ental nies dle onemenoren nde th FOR RENT—Large airy apart- ment. All modern conveniences, 823. White street, .Apply to 508 Duyal. strest. « aprp MOST delightful rooms for cont-|. fort and location’ in city; also half of garage, The Palms, 227 . Duval street. Phone 111. apl. 23-3t The Citizen, WANTED aici WANT to buy lots in The Tropics, Miami. Will-pay cash. P.O. Box 1883, Miami. For personal interview call = 211 N. E. 1st street, Miaw . City Holding Company apl 22-6tx WANTED—Those who desire en- graved yisiting cards to give us their orders, The Artman Press, 125 Duval street, in The Citizen, building a24 SHORTHAND teacher to conduct branch school two evenings weekly. Address The Business Institute, Realty Board Build- ing, Miami, Florida. Apl 24-2tx FOR SALE OLD PAPERS for sale. 100 for a nickle. The Key West Citizen, 126 Duval street. FOR SALE—General Electric Motor. ‘Five horsepower, 1,800 R. P. M., 22.1 Ampheres, 110 Volt, 60 Cyele. This motor is in splendid working condition and the price is right. Apply to Citizen office, mar2 REAL ESTATE BARGAIN LOTS on Grinell street, 1067ft. 9 in. by 108 ft. 6 in;! reasonable price. Address P. O.} Box 92. mar 11) VALUABLE CORNER—Southard) ply dec20 and Elizabeth; 69 ft. on Eliza-| . beth, 100 ft. 6 in. on Southard. Price $15,000, one-fifth cash,| remainder in one, two and three) years. Address P. 0, Box 536. WARRANTY deeds, mortgage deeds, notes and other legal) blanks. We keep them in stock.’ The Artman Press, 125 Duval street. tf @?farm hear Danville, Va., re- Pettly visited a city for the first dime at the age of 82. need of Rubber Stamps, see the Artman Press, 125 Duval street.) Key West Florida, tf, ‘weessceccoese, SIDELIGHTS Governor Richardson of Cali- fornia had a letter from 9-year- old J. B. Earp, who applied for a job as office boy during vaca- tion and added, “I expect to run for governor when I get grown.” The youngster appears to have a good idea of how to make a start for his goal, and who knows but that he may reach it? A New York legislator refutes the story of Nero’s' fiddling while Rome burned by reminding us that the violin was not invented until fifteen. centuries after that big fire. Officer McNeal of White Oaks, Ky., dreamed that there was liquor in the Baptist church of that town and upon investigating found 20 gallons in the belfry. “Perhaps the psycho-analysts can explain this. Ministers of the Grape Belt As- sociation in tHe state of York have protested against straw votes. on’ prohibition, which indi- cates that the grape market is satisfactory under present -condi- tions. + Charles Smingler, a sailor, gave his blood for transfusion to save the life of Lieutenant Commander Cochran, but Comptroller-Gen- eral MeCarl disapproved his bill for $25 presented to the govern- ment, on the ground that there is no legat authority for Uncle Sam to pay for blood. Another vic- tory for red tape. Ernest Heitman, reported to have been one. of the Roosevelt’s sailors who died in the rescue of the Antinoe’s crew, was fdurid driving a Long Island taxi.“ An investigation disclosed that tht real hero was Fritz Steger, who had found Heitman’s lost seaman’s papers and shipped under Hcit- man’s name, Be careful about giving charity donations to strangers. Impostors wearing Salvation Army uniforms have solicited funds in Oklahoma and Major Bennett of state head- quarters has issued a warning against’ them. Fritz Karpinsky.of Berlin is re- ported to have been murdered*by another German. who objected to his wearing Oxford bags. While the murder can hardly be con- doned, it must be admitted that the provocation was great. : Prof. Hugh Miller’ of George Washington. University declares New . that half the lawyers and a large percentage of preachers are para- sites on society and perform ‘no useful service. He suggests that we need a new profession, which he would call of “human engineer- ing,” devoted to hygiene, handiing of men, business organization, constructive political ‘research, peace problems and the like. Any- way, his suggestion is worth thinking about. eoovecccecce eecccee TODAY'S EVENTS eeccce eoee Centenary of the birth of Gen. Ambrose R. Wright, who -com- manded a Confederate brigade at Gettysburg. Two hundred years ago today died Jeremy Collier, celebrated English writer on political and re- ligious subjects. Today is Confederate Memorial Day in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. It is just 60: years today since Confederate Memorial Day was first observed. The Rt. Rey. J. Henry Tihen, bishop of the Roman Catholic dio- cese of Denver, today observes the fortieth anniversary of his“ordina- tion in the priesthood. ~ Sessions of the eighth annual convention of the World’s ‘Chris- tian Fundamental Association be- gan in Toronto today and will con- tinue through the remainder: of the week. The League of Nations has sum- moned the preparatory committee of experts to meet at Geneva today to pave the way for a World Econ-! omic Conference to be held early next year, , Acting on a_ tip, . detectives guarded a Camden, N: J., bank all night, but five minutes aftér they | went off duty the robbers ‘broke in and stole $4,000. Grinnell Street Size 106 ft. 9 in. x 108 ft. 6 in. Priced Reasonably Address P. O. Box 92. B most cars "Po know what motor car economy really is, for finer transportation at lower cost, own a BUICK MOTOR CO,, FLINT, MICH. ‘Division of General Motors Corporation BUICK CARS IN'STOCK RIGHT NOW _ COME IN AND PLACE YOUR ORDER Antonio Garcia’s Garage PHONE 471 CORNER GREENE AND ‘SIMONTON STS. oF When Better Automobiles Are Built, Buick’ Will Build Them _ La Concha’ Hotel, European plan, single $3 to. double $5 to $7. On large parties of 75 or n special reduced rates. Oversea Hotel, European plan, single $2 up, double $4 up. Hotel Casa Marina, closed for the season, Population of Key West, 18,000. mee Municipal Golf Links—a sporty course, extending from Gulf to Ocean. Summer rates, green fees 75c per day. §35.00 plus tax for year. “ae Bathing Beach and Tennis—Casa’ Marina. i Grounds. Also public tennis and bathing bi oe Fishing! Over 600 varieties. See hotels for bi a3 Free Aquarium, east end of Flagler street. ¢ ae = oe street. : axl Stands at railroad station and ho’ e Key West. < satis: bt 3 Ocean Boulevard, to encircle city, now being built i by Monroe county. from Key West te the mainland, One-third dtaaoe crt ni nce completed, balance of roadway col< Seige eer Rapp a | span the long wae sae ~ spin ou , Key West, P over the Ocean, from the city. of, = gerd re gs geet na waterworks soon to be mainland. enty of fresh, West and the Florida Keys. deter: White Ways now being installed PR Mh ys ing 1 through the ema permits and Bank deposits rapidly increas- ii 3 Key West postal receipts show an increase over last year of 30 per cent. Best natural harbor in Florida. reach $47,000,000.00 annually,’ Duval Mortgage Company. First mortgage to home owners and home builders. Maximum $5,000.00. On improved income business pro’ 5 $12,500. Applications received at Company’s ce No. 614 Duval Street. * _ Key West. Foundation. Company’s beautiful, division at easterly end of the island is daily rej Pe ee Several new houses under construction, raders, scarifiers, roadrollers, draglines, “ss ee operation. : Bas ' 25 ft. business lots on Flagler Street, ae ES or $2,500. . = ft. residential lots, $75 per front f $3,750. ° : — : Terms 20 per cent cash, balance 1, 2 and 8 years interest 6 per cent per annum, payable semi-annhu- ally. ee and- key busi- £2 ; average monthly § Exports-imports . ree re All titles insured by New York Title Mi 'gage Company. Certificate of Title Insurance delivered : to purghaser with contract. Those desirous of consulting either the Wall Street or the Boston News Bureau will find copies of the same on Any further information on Key West will be furnished by a KEY WEST FOUNDATION CO. > MALCOLM MEACHAM, President * Phone 45... i 614 Duval We have a large quantity of Manila Second Sheets which we securéd at a very: low figure and will sell:them as long as they last, for : 1000 $1.00 50 The Call eudteethim or Phone: your order to oO09: eoeeremocerovevecceegosecooooes