The Key West Citizen Newspaper, November 29, 1932, Page 1

Associated Press Day: Wire Service The Key West Citien For 52 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key West No. 283. KEY WEST, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1932. There’s Electricity In Your Tongue; Indications Show Gasoline Was Sprayed On Out- side Of Jail Where In- cident Occurred Archibald MacCullum In Note Left Said He Used Money For Speculation In Business _ com- ERROR AND INSOLVENCY LIST PRESENTED TO COMMIS- SIONERS LAST NIGHT; OTH- ER BUSINESS HANDLED (By Associated Press) _ ELIZABETH, New Jer- sey, Nov. 29.—Short $147,- 750 in his accounts as , cashier for the Lorillard Tobacco Company, Archi- bald MacCullum, 48, shot (By Associated Press) LOS ANGELES, Nov. i—Still possessing beauty jthat made her known on Broadway as the ‘Glorious Girl,” Helen Lee | The pro Cuba committee of Key 29.! West will give a festival at Coral Isle Casino, Sunday, December 4, for the benefit of the homeless and hungry people in Cuba living in that district devasted by the re- cent storm. The committee also requests Inspectors, clerks, deputy sher- iffs and all others employed for the general election of November 8, will be paid Thursday, Decem- ber 1. PRICE FIVE CENTS ~ Cashier Of Tobacco Co » Iai j - er Uf lobacco Lo. WO Heid il Ja onnection ) Kills M It Exactly! >. Short in Accounts | New Instrument Measures It Exactly ° | 4 e eo e ee i COCCOOOOESOSOOOHOOEOOMOOOSOOOSOOEOOLOOOOOEC® | | ree S umn 0 wy | m ‘ Ife HOWARD W. BLAKESLEE | €, Nn (Associated Press Science Editor) mag SLCINC . PS A AR A eens being merely chemical, may revise | their ideas into considering it just FACED INSANITY BENEFIT MANY TO RECEIV E PAY This is suggested by the profu- . te ~ : | He of electric currents revealed : es i HEARING TODAY NEEDY PEOPLE FIRST OF MONT by the eleetrynx, a novel kind of J i Pusat | |meter, invented by R. C. Hitch- ’ . . i “GLORIOUSLY GOLDEN GIRL”|To BE GIVEN UNDER AUS.| | (By Associated Press) pany. i Fruit, vegetables, meat, drink| % ‘ ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE; TO} MITTEE AT CORAL ISLE|resentatives of the Italian and even the human tongue, hands} and hair register all sorts of elec-| BE PLACED IN SANITARIUM CASINO SUNDAY, DEC. 4 government today took a hand is the investigation of cause some of these currents are} found to be associated with acid-} ity, alkalinity and saltiness of; Cedar Keys of three Tarpon “electric palate.” Springs fishermen whose The fact that these Sactrical) bodies were found. in the charges in all living things exist | NEW YORK, Nov. 29.—The \ ; SECON HEP (ress (a y . | HELEN WORTHING |FESTIVAL FOR a tangle of electric currents. i cock of the Westinghouse : : CLAIMED TO HAVE MADE] PICES OF PRO CUBA COM- j An ‘Electric Palate’ t TAMPA, Nov. 29.—Rep- trical currents on this meter. Be- the death yesterday at foods, the meter is dubbed the; continuously, and that they vary ruins after the city jail there This was decided at the special | ait 4 ws’ the company for 30 years, his wife, Elizabeth, 42, and son, William 8, to death today, then took his own life. MacCullum, who worked in the New York office of meeting of the county commission- ers held 8 o’clock last night in the office of the county clerk, with commissioners Braxton B. | War- ren, Roy Fulford, Chairman Carl Bervaldi, Clerk Ross Sawyer and Deputy Sheriff Dalbert Bethel present. The error and. insolvency list was presented by Tax Collector Raymond Maloney. cepted by the board and signed by the chairman, subject to the ap- left a note to Sidney Kel- ly, auditor of the firm, confessing embezzlement and declared the money was lost in “speculation -and business ventures which did not the board. The list shows that sales for 1930 taxes (real estate) amount- ed to $32,889.10, Sales for 1930 Okeechobee fhood’and drainage, to- talled $2,532.54 and errors and insolvencies for 1931 tax amounted to $10,914.17... The sum total being $46,335.81. Bond of the tax collector, for the unexpired term of the late Col- lector, was formally fixed at $20,- 000. It is the understanding of the board; however, that the bond! of the incoming collector in Janu- ary will be what it has been for the past 16 years, $30,000. “The matter of prisoners who have been arrested, pleaded guilty to vagrancy and sentenced to 30 days hard labor or in the county jail, was discussed. Commissioner Fulford stated that there was no work to which they could be assigned. They would only be housed and fed for a month at a cost of 60 cents a day each, a total of $126 for the month, Mr. Fulford said that he had It was ac- proval of Clerk Sawyer, auditor of been known to scientists for a long time. But previously the instru- ments for measuring the electrical flows weré slow or cumbersome. The “electric palate” shows an endless variety of these currents. It registers the current down to a millionth of an ampere. Its read- ing are. instantaneous at a mere touch, An apple, for example, shows a different current flowing about its stem end than about its equator. The currents cannot be said to compose the apple, but there is a single apple that the meter gives a more complete picture than hither- Ke changes in health or age, has | The electrynx, a meter invented by R. C. Hitchcock, measures the electricty in parts of your body, in fruit, vegetables, drink, meat and other objects. It suggest that living things may. possibly be a tangle of electrical currents. Heré the instrument is registering the | currents in an apple. jes instruments digging up the)germs carry. Electrical attractions ‘ultimate particles’ out of which ' between atoms explain their group-| | : : 4 aes oe =, {Golden 3 | Worthing, 24, former Follies ‘girl, who sacrificed a thea- roll to available of the electro-chemical | everything is made, have thus far interior forces. |found only three kinds, ‘posi This meter, or refinements of its|charges of electricity or portons, principles, appears to offer scien-| negative charges or electrons, and tific explorers a new craft ‘for|combinations of electricity equally navigating the electrical seas sup-; balanced so as to have no charge, posed to conceal the explanation of | named neutrons. how all substance is created. Recently medical scientists have The signs already found in this ;found increasing evidence that the electrical ocean pointing to such| virulence of bacteria is associated an explanation ‘are varied. Physi-’ with electrical charges which the ive | jing into molecules. Nerves carry their piteadegt with the aid of an electrical charge j which passes rapidly along the | fibres like the old cash-carriers in department stores. The electrynx at the low level of one-millionth of, an ampere dips into a world far more electrical than anything in the visible. “elec- trical age.” W.W. MALONEY |VETERAN MEMBER AGE 92, STILL | OF HOUSE DEAD READS CITIZEN JAMES oan suc. CUMBS APPARENTLY TO ONE OF OLDEST SUBSCRIBERS HEART FAILURE SENDS LETTER ASKING SIX- MONTHS’ RENEWAL OF SUB- FEDERATED ORGANIZATION IN FAVOR OF FIVE-DAY WEEK AND SIX-HOUR DAY dseussed with the sheriff the lat- ter’s suggestion that they be tak- en in a truck to the Monroe coun- ty line and given their freedom SCRIPTION with the admonition to keep out The Citizen is in receipt of a of the county. letter from W. W. Maloney, one WITHOUT REDUCED PAY (ty Associated Presa) ‘ GINCINNATI, Nov, 29.—En- If this practice was adopted many dollars would be saved the county. It will cost about $2.50 for gasoline to make the round trip, taking the men out and re- of the oldest out-of-town subs ers to this paper, who is now resid- ing at a far-distant point up the country, requesting a six-months’ renewal of his subscription. (By Associnted Press) WASHINGTON, Nov. 29. —Representative James Mc- Laughlin, oldest. member in point of service of the (Michi- igan delegation in congress, died in a Marion, Virginia, |COUNTY BOARD HEARS MATTER. OF TAX ISSUE COUNTY SOLICITOR BUSTO TO BE ASKED WHAT ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN TO COL- LECT DELINQUENT TAXES! j { County Solicitor J. F. Busto is {to be asked by the board of county commissioners what action he has taken regarding the collection: of} delinquent personal taxes for 41931-32. This matter was discussed at} trical career for the love of a negro physician whom she married, today faced an in- sanity hearing. She was taken to a psy- chopathic ward on an_ in- sanity complaint by Horace Anderson, a_ friend, stated she threatened to sui- cide and had suffered hal- lucinations. The insanity hearing was arranged in conjunction with a hearing on an application of her former husband, Dr. Eugene Nelson, negro physi- cian, that she be paroled to him that he might place her in a private sanitarium. AGRICULTURE DESCRIBED AS RATHER POOR PRESIDENT DESCRIBES SITU- who was burned. Acting on orders from the Italian consul general at |New Orleans, Philip Ligata, consular agent here, left for Cedar Keys to make an of- ficial inquiry. The three men wef — Inatives of Aegean Islands, which is governed by Italy, In the meantime Peace Justice T. W. Brewer and Constable Thomas Booth of / Cedar Keys, were held in jail under a $10,000 bond, that all people in Key West who jare able to do so, assist the local committee by contributions of money, clothing, food stuffs and anything that can be used to alle- viate distress. If there is anything to. be sent to: Cuba for the purpose, have it sent through the local committee, it is requested, as the members are thoroughly conversant with the conditions and are in a position to [assure the donors that the contri- ibutions wiil be sent to those most {in need. The program for Sunday will be: Jitney dance from 12:30 to 4 p. m. Charge will be five cents for each dance; between dances con- tests will be held. At 1 o’clock, bag race; 2 o'clock, coin in the pan; 8 o’clock, apple game (in this contest children be- tween 8 and 40 years may partici- pate). Prizes will be awarded the winners. At 4 o’clock, a prize |. will be given to some child between one and five years of age. From 5 o’clock until 9 there will be a regular dance ‘with music by the Howard Wilson orchestra, Ad- mission will be 40 cents, All tickets used during the day will. be numbered entitling the holder to prizes to be given away at 7:30 p. m., and 8:30 p. m. All Dr: J. W. Tarnér said the stands will be under the manage-| skull of one of alians ¢ ment of the ladies’ committee. Ps General admission will be 10 cents, | Was fractured and AWARD CONTRACTS wvidance Gt Mo. the been placed ~ against the = men who were said by authorities to have arrested the fishermen for drunken- ness, Meee ae FOR ROADWAY AND State Attorney J. C, Ad- BRIDGE BUILDING ATION IN OPENING fun MEETING OF SOUTHEAST- ERN COUNCIL kins said indieations were that gasoline was sprayed on the outside of the jail. HIGHWAY commission! TAKES ACTION FOLLOWING WITHDRAWAL OF PROTEST (By. Associated Press) i BIRMINGHAM, Nov. .29.—j; Southern agriculture was describ-} BREWER IS |sUSPENDED TALLAHASSEE, Nov. 29. —Governor Carlton today couraged by a roar of approval with which their convention accept-|saving of the difference between ed one phase of their program for |#126 and $2.50 or $123.50, it is unemploynient relief, leaders of |Shown. Bios us the American Federation of Labor} _M™. Bervaldi voiced the opinion looked forward today to speedy ac- that after being sentenced to 30 tion on others. days hard labor they would have The body committed itself to ay Temain in jail for that period. nation-wide application of a fives | It was explained that the sen- day work week and a six-hour} tence of Judge Harris provided day without reduction of wages. that if at any time transportation The resolution committee today | fr the prisoners out of the coun~ prepared a report on compulsory ty was provided, they could leave. unemployment insurance . recom-SThe suggestion of Sheriff Nil mended by the federations execu-|#"4 Mr. Fulford was ordered car- tive council along with shorter|*ied out. turning empty. This effects a Mr. Maloney, who has just cele. brated his ninety-second birthday, was & brother of the late Walter C. Maloney and Frank R. Maloney, and also an uncle of the late Dr. J. B. Maloney and Willam F, Ma- loney, who died here quite recent- iy. Mr. Maloney’s letter is repro- duced herewith: Editor, The Citizen: ed me on the eve of my nine- hotel today, apparently of Rats failure. the meeting last night of the com-| mis: r It was shown that He served 26 years as re-| Mr, o had written a ‘com- publican representative from eas es La board, : under! . ee .. . . }date of October 17, in re the ninth Michigan district.|Communieation from the, iy covering the matter. | | | In his reply the county solicitor| | jstated that he acknowledged re- ceipt of the board’s letter, enclos- { IS T ‘AG AGENT jin names of the delinquents, and; assured the members that the| ed today as the “worst in any civilized country” by Hugh Me- Rae, of Wilmington, North Caro- lina, president of the opening of the first annual meeting of the southeastern council. The council represents states including Florida. McRae outlined aims of the eon- ference and gave a summary of industry, taxation, transportation, politics and finance and the eco- nomic system. Among other things he recom- eight It was shown at the meeting work schedules, School Classes Make ‘ Plans To Entertain WEATHER HOLDS SHIP IN RIVER On December 9 the children of . TA Division street school will put on] poINCIANA WEATHER BOUND a Christmas entertainment in the auditorium at 7 p.m. The second ACCORDING TO WORD grades will give a playlet entitled “Christmas Secrets,” and the FROM CAPT. 3. ALBURY firg grades will portray the} - manger scene with appropriate! ss & | ‘Chvlatziges ‘carcls. 3 John Albury, master of the} The third grades with the as-|. ighthouse tender Poinciana, — re- sistance of the other grades wilt|Vorts to the local bureau that the give an operetta entitled Tale is weather bound at See Toys That Had To Wait, | The ship is enroute to Key West | jfor work in these waters and also} dd construct beacons | jon the intracoastal water ways be- ‘tween Miami and Key West. jday morning the sign ir lentrance to the Manhattan restau- ty second birthday anniver- sary, which was yed to its fullest extent, with over- whelming evidences of love and esteem. Am enjoying fairly good health, but naturally feel the effects of advancing years as 1 am “not as young as I used to was,” fifty years ago. Hope Monroe tounty will be successful in its proposed loan. Continue subscription an- other 6 months, and oblige. W. W. MALONEY. Show Window Smashed At Manhattan Monday !RECEIVES APPOINTMENT AS| that no action, or at least no evi- dence of any action, had been} jtaken by Mr. Busto, and on motion} to his attention at once. AUTOMOBILE LICENSES FOR | THIS CITY 1 STEAMER PECOS Gomez, son of state] DUE ON FRIDAY) und Mrs. Arthur Gomez, / | jhas received the appointment as} { Georg {Senator istate automob |West. The ap’ last week by Commissioner Walter j S. McLin, { The Senator and Mrs. Gomez.) The Florida sailed with 29 pas-| lwho were guests of Henry L. Doh-isengers for Havana at 12:30 this le tag TODAY TAKING 29 | PASSENGERS i wintmen was mads} Shortly before 3 o'clock yester-|erty at the opening of the Miami-'afternoon. She arrived from Cuba! over the Biltmore, returned over the high-|Yesterday with 28 passengers, two} jaliens. way yesterday. j mended elimination of “exploita- |tion” and favored a “medium of exchange which will pertorm func- tion of yardsticks and bushel STATE OFFICER HANDLING |it was decided to call the matter! measures,” To Give Silver Social At Parish Hall Tonight There will be a silver social given this evening at the St. Paul's Parish Hail, under the di- Service League, beginning at 8 o%clock. jrendered, and it is expected: that there will be many in attend- ance. ST. LOUIS RELIEF TOWARD COURT ACTION suspended Peace Justice T. W. Brewer of Cedar Keys, (By Associated Press) ALPS, Pe crpiiasieii Nov. 29. jon charges of “misfeasance, he Highway Commission today n- awaeded: anune ie $1,500,000, malfeasance and drunke ness,” following the death of worth of road and bridge con- tracts aiter Chairman Wells an-|three prisoners in the Cedar nounced that W. I. Stinson, of 2 DeFunink Springs, had agreed to|Keys jail. drop threatened court action to The " halt the program, ncauepoacner “ Wells said Stinson withdrew his{not further amplified. objection when the commission agreed to award a contract for construction of @ bridge acrons the Choctawhatchee River at the Washington-Walton’ county line. He previously obtained a court order commanding the department OOMrTs OWN TRAMWAY (ity Associated Pronk) KALAMAZOO, Mich, Nov, 29. An exeeljent program will ti board of county commissioners to build the bridge, | _Western stale ‘ eollegs lnperates its own tramway, Made R. Maloney’s Bond As (\""8'" ia cae Tax Collector Approved 0:4 ons high, steep hill, the linctined railway has been operated Raymond Maloney, recently nat « #0 y 14,000,000 on ears, carrying 000 pointed tax collector of Ménroe at Key | FLORIDA SAILS FOR HAVANA|Tection of the Young Pevple’s\eounty to fill the unexpired term passengers, montly studentx, with- of his father, deceased, has hadjout causing an accident or col- his bond of $20,000 approved by/jecting a fare. and forwarded it, wih his oh) ——_—_——————————— of office to the secretary of state yesterday. He expects to have the ‘retern| loses from Tallahassee by Thursday afternoon and im- AGENCIES HELP MANY oven a reccipt of this in of. Hfice will be ready to receive tax} Freighter Pecos of the cryse-| sepaibe : will be here {'4nt fell and show win- | is expected’ that she will be here [tant fell and one of the show win-| 7 i.) the senator said that his! wistior® me, io duc to arrive att ) jbefore Christmas. |dows. was smashed. High winds; (iy Ammocinted Press) } The lighthouse tender Ivy jbeing held up here by weathe jditions. Three of the large 13 ton jbuoys are to be placed in these waters but until more favorable iweather the work will not be start- ed. con. j mishap. ltag department of the state at veston. After discharging and There were a number of boats) Tallahassee, is expected to arrive, ‘taking on freight she will leave! committee aided 65,000 families, driven ashore during the night, | accompanied by his wife, Friday. but the only other damage re-, He will probably open up his bery. ibis arrival. for Charleston and New York. Ferry Palma arrived yesterday jlaneous cars. comprising 262,000 individuals. at a cost of during the: $2,286,000 [ported was to plants and shrub-joffice for business shortly after from Havana with 13 miseel-|first eight months of 1932, 2 re] ‘ oakined port iglare said to be responsible for the ;%0" Who is now employed in the Key West Friday night from Gal-| sp. LOUIS, Nov. 29.—Relief Payments agencies of the St. Louis citizens’ | GOOD REASONS CHICAGO,—Mrs. Lilliam Paw- loski of this city wanted « divorce because four years ago her band had eloped with her mother,