The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 12, 1933, Page 1

Associated Press Day Wire Service VOLUME LIV. Mayor Malone’ No. 10. s Proposal On Court Cases Heard By County Bo ard Last Night Urges Officials Work In Conjunction With City; Other Matters Before Meeting Mayor Wm. H. Malone’s proposal to have the county officials work in conjunction with city officials in hand- ling cases, the more serious ones in criminal court and minor cases in police court, was presented at the meet- ing of county commissioners last night. The communication of the mayor pointed out the ad- vantage of this method of handling misdemeanors and crimes, as outlined in his in- terview given The Citizen and published Monday after- noon. Concurs In Matter Commissioner W. R. Porter heartily concurred in the idea, say- ing that many cases tried in crim- inal court and costing the county lots of money, could be tried in police court saving expenses to the county and benefiting the city. It was shown by Deputy Sher- iff Clements Jaycocks that while it is an excellent idea it must be understood. that when .c laints are Haag tormnee sheriff office or a justice of the peace and per- sons arrested by deputies or con- stables, the case must of neces- sity be tried in criminal court. All members of the board were satisfied that it would be. an ex- cellent plan but the people; who make the complaints and) ‘have others arrested for minor offenses must first be trained to carry their troubles to the police department and not the sheriff's office or jus- tices of the peace. All members of the board, Dep- uty Sheriff Jaycocks, Clerk Ross Sawyer, officials of other depart- ments and a number of interested citizens were present. Bonds Approved Bonds of Arthur Thompson, dep- uty at Pirates Cove, and C. Symonette, deputy sheriff at Key West, were approved. A communication from the Key West Electric company relative to a bill for lighting the jail and sheriff's home which was pro- tested by the board, showed that the bill,-amounting to approximate- ly $32, had been checked over, the meters at the locations tseted and evorything found correct. It was suggested by County Engineer Homer Herrick that the wattage of thé lamps in the build- ing concerned be thoroughly test- ed and comparison made as to the possibility of the amount of cur- rent being used as shown on the bill. This was ordered done, Applications Made An application from James Hyde for the position of janitor of the} county court house was read and ordered filed, The same order ap- plied to a communication from Lykes O. Turner, who seeks the} appointment as probation officer. Hill A. Smith, of Center Hill, | Fila., is asking for the endorsement of county officials and others for the appointment as deputy U. S. Marshal for the southern district of Florida, His communication was read and ordered placed on file. Reports of officers for the six months ending December 31 were read and approved as follows: Hugh Gunn, county judge: re- $1,518.98; — expenses,) ; net, $1,215.88. erk Ross C. Sawyer: receipts, | expenses, $787.11; net, pts, ff Cleveland Niles: re-} 3,341.72; expenses, $2,- et, $1,015.96, Tax Assessor Eugene L. Albury:) receipts, $4,550.42; expenses, $2,-/ 3; net, $1,595.12. The jury list, as compiled by} ly ch removed and approved, ed and ordered approved. ‘SCHOOL DAY’ OBSERVED BY ROTARY CLUB PROFESSORS W.C. DUNCAN AND HORACE O’BRYANT GIVE ADDRESSES; MUSICAL NUMBERS ALSO RENDERED The luncheon of the Rotary Club today was given over to “School’ Day,” with a number of faculty members in attendance as well as other visitors who were guests of the organization during the noon-day meeting. Prof. W. C. Duncan gave a talk on “The Home Life of The Child,” and urged all parents to meet with the respective teachers from time to time in order that a better un- derstanding may be reached rela- tive to the welfare of the pupil. Prof. Horace O’Bryant address- ed the meeting on the subject of “Cost of Education,” citing figures where it was shown that the aver- age pupil for the state cost $38 per term, with $28 for the local pupil, and $71 for the United States. He showed where the schools were now fully credited institutions, but stated that they were now being placed in jeopardy owing to deplet- ed finances for their operation, and recommended every effort be made toward maintaining the high standard which now exists. The other members of the school who were also in attendance were: Misses, Alee Curry, Dorothy Knowles, Cleo Kentp,; Mary §aun- ders, Anna Tuttle and Harriet Johnson. The club was invited to have lunch with E. A. Strunk next week at the new building on White street recently constructed for use of the South Florida Con- structing \& Engineering Com- pany. Lincoln Spencer, former __ resi- dent here, but who is now residing in Miami, was among the visitors as well as Associate Cuban Consul Armando Lopez and Rev, J. C. Gekeler. There were three vocal numbers and two piano selections rendered by members of the schoo) visitors, all of which were greatly enjoyed, with today’s luncheon being voted C.jone of the most pleasant held in a long time, WILL GOMEZ BACK ON POLICE FORCE SUCCEEDS BERTISE ROBERTS WHO TENDERED RESIG. NATION Bertise Roberts, for years a member of the police force and the only plain clothes man in service, tendered his resignation yesterday afternoon to become effective at midnight. During the school season Mr. Roberts was traffic officer at the corner of Margaret and Southard streets, where the Harris school is loca‘ Will Gomez was recommended by Chief Ivan Elwood for appoint- ment to fill the vacancy, and on that recommendation Mayor W. H. Malone made the appointment. City Clerk Wallace Pinder admin- ‘istered the oath yesterday ta Of- ficer Gomez and he is on Duval street duty today. Cube Sails For Havana Carrying 54 Passengers The S. S. Cuba sailed 12:15) o'clock this afternoon for Havana with 54 passengers. She arrived yesterday from Cuba with 35 pas- sengers, 9 aliens. Ferry Parrott came in from Cuba at 3:40 p. m. yesterday with one car of tomatoes and other mis- cellaneous cars. Freighter Pawnee, of the Jacksonville. he Kep West Citizen - —— KEY WEST, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1933. Pryviriri tiie) De Valera Program For Ireland Tested By New General Election Campaign eoece (hy Ansoctated Prena) DUBLIN, Jan, 12.—Throwing down a gauntlet to his enemies, Eamonn de Valera has made the gage of battle a test as to whether the Free State wishes to follow his program for becoming econom- ically and politically independent. The answer is to be given at the general election which he has called for January 24. Cosgrave Seeks Peace Offered as an alternative is com- mercial peace with Britain, restora- tion of the Irish cattle trade and a shattering of the tariff walls that have sprung up within a year on the opposite shores of the Irish sea. This latter is the program put|” forward by William, T. Cosgrave who. was forced out of the presi- dency by de Valera’s electorial vic- tory of last February. The British tariff barriers, which have brought distress to Erin and driven de Valera to a hastening of his program for agri- cultural reform and industrializa- tion. were put up when the fiery leader refused to pay the 1932 in- stallments of the Irish land an- nuities. De Valera Buries Annuities De Valera derides any idea of resuming the payments. He asserts they are as dead an issue as the oath of allegiance to the British crown, of which he made much @ year ago. What the country needs now, he says, is a return to the grain grow- ing and home industries of an earlier day. He would have Irish farmers put 800,000 acres into wheat and almost as much more into oats and barley. Thus, he says, they can give the Free State State government. De Val its own breadstuffs and feed the cattle and other livestock upon! whose sale the Emerald Isle had| come to depend for its livelihood. With this economic independ- ence, he argues, the Irish will be} in better position to call for com- plete political independence. Fur- ks the country to endors: gram for economic and political independence: must follow a continuation of those policies. POOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOHOOOOOOOOCOCOEOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOO EOOOOOOOOOEE For FUER aS 53 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key West PRICE FIVE CENTS Robber Gets Away With Thirty- Five Thousand Dollars In Cash =|. In Hold Up Of Cleveland Bank Comptroller Says Ban Will Be Placed On Swivel Chair Magnates Drawing Big Pay (By Associated Press) Cosgrave says ruin thermore there would be such pros- perity and contentment in the Free State that the five Ulster counties, now comprising the do- minion of Northern Ireland, would be glad to unite with the south in forming a unified and self-con- tained nation. In Slaying Of Prominent (By Annecinted Press) NEW YORK, Jan. 12.— Domestic quarrels lasting for years culminated today in the slaying of Evert McCabe, prominent business man, in his luxurious apartment. Detectives said his wife, Garnett, mother of three children, admitted shooting him. She said that she bought the revolver’ in Daytona Beach when she was __ there visiting her son during the Christmas holidays. McCabe was 45 and was vice-president of the United Parcel Service. Sheriff's Office Gets Another Stolen Bicycle It seems that the shriff's office is becoming the place for the) restoration of lost or stolen! bicycles. Two wheels having been! taken there since the change of administration. Ten days ago Walter Griffin, employed at the marine hospital, had his bicycle taken. Later it| was found near a grocery store on! Caroline street, taken to the! sheriff's office and later restored| to the owner. 4 Now another wheel has been found. A young boy found this one on Simonton street.’ He promptly went to the court house! and turned it over to a deputy! | where it now awaits a claimant. | SPECIAL NOTICE | Mr. J. FP. Stebbins, of Tampa, is The! | holding meetings every night 7:30 Business Man Of Gotham REDUCE SERVICE | FOR COLLECTING LOCAL GARBAGE STREET SWEEPING ACTIVI- TIES CUT OUT; ACTION TAK. EN IN RETRENCHMENT PRO- GRAM BY PUBLIC WORKS Until the collection of city taxes show an increase there will be but one collection of garbage made weekly by the city scavenger de- partment, instead of the two as heretofore. The board of public works reach- ed this decision at the meeting held Tuesday night, January 10. The matter was discussed in every phase and the only way to make the retrenchments demanded by the condition of the city treasury was to take this step, it is shown. Another service was ordered completely discontinued. This is the street sweeper, operated by} Hastings Piodela. The operation of’this. machine was discussed at length and on motion of B.D. Trevor it was ordered discontinu- ed. It was also ordered that the weekly pay of Richard Russell, caretaker at city park, be reduced from the present wage of $16 to $12. Notices Of Dance Sent To Those Elks Who Were Not Present At Meeting Notices sent to members of B. P. O. Elks 551, of the dance to be | given by the lodge tomorrew night to its members, were sent only to those members who were not present at the meeting and mem- bers who visit the Elks’ Home only on rare occasions. to’clock at Grace and Truth Hall,/ 1127 Southard street. Thursday} Clerk Sawyer, was read, careful-' Clyde-Mallory line, is due in this! night the subject is “History of! ed, a number of names) afternoon from New Orleans with) Brethren”—What ' \eargo for local merchants. Depository accounts were check-; Pawnee is en route to Miami and! Do “Open | Brethren” believe and teach. } ‘the public. jani2-1tx Those who are frequent visi- tors and others who were aware of the proposed dance and the date on which it is to be given were not notified, as to advise) deemed necessary. PROGRESS MADE BY COMMITTEE ON BEER BILL STATED REVISED MEASURE TO BE BROUGHT UP FOR VOTE TOMORROW; LONG SESSION HELD TODAY (By Aanociated I’reas) WASHINGTON, Jan. 12. —tThe senate judiciary sub- committee that’s considering changes in the house 3.2 per cent beer bill reported ‘“‘pro- gress” after a long session today, and Chairman Blaine said it will be ready to vote on its revised measure to- morrow. : An appeal of Spanish- American war veterans against proposed reductions} in their pensions was put be- fore the joint _ congressional committee by Rice Means, chairman of the national legislative committee of the United Spanish war veterans. Continuing. a drive for economy brought to the TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 12.— Governor Sholtz today announced he had received the resignation of E. C. Strickland, state shell fish commissioner, acted on it. Strickland’s letter of resignation said he was acting at the new governor’s request. He resigned at the pleasure of the chief executive and offered to cooperate in any way. He was ap- pointed by former Governor Carl- ton. In the meantime Comptroller Lee announced the appointment of Melville Smith, Avon Park lumber operator, as general liquidator of all closed state banks. He said the general state liquida- tor will receive $6,000 ananually and will be assisted by a small staff of assistants who will re ceive $3,006 each and travelling expenses, In making the announcement, Lee said “there will be no more swivel chair magnates drawing from $15,009 to $60,000 a year out of funds of depositors of Flor- ida’s defunct banks while some- body else does the work and gets paid for it, too” ~ ~~~ The plan contemplates that in all except instances of the very large banks, the local agent will be one of the clerical employes in the institution with authority but had not getyeauivatent to that of a cashier in tan open bank, The appointment of a general liquidator for all the banks is pos- sible under existing laws of the state. | Mr. Smith leaves today to take over the Miami trusts resigned re- cently by Dr. J. H. Therrell, who drew $61,000 as liquidator last jyear. From Miami Mr. Smith will go to other points where liqui- dators have resigned and as rapid- ly as other resignations come in and present liquidators can be checked out, Mr. Smith will take over other ingtitutions. The tentative set-up of the liqui- dating department indicates a gross salary account of approxi- mately $75,000 per year for the liquidator and his assistants as against a total layout of more than $250,000, paid liquidators of Florida banks during the calendar year 1932. Mr. Smith has never held a po- litieal office, either elective or appointive, in the state of Florida before. Police Chief Given Full 7 Power To Run Department SHOLTZ CLAIMS NO MORATORIUM ON AUTO. TAGS GOVERNOR ADVISES ALL TO PURCHASE SAME; NO SPE- CIAL SESSION OF . LEGIS- LATURE ON ISSUE (fy Associated Press) TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 12. —Governor Sholtz today ad- vised motorists to buy their 1933 license sa) there will be no moratorium on purchase of tags special session of to reduce the pri * as I like to call a special ses- Sholtz sion of the | said, “I find not money enough here for that absolutely house from its appropria- tion committee, was a_ bill recommending $31,500,000 less, to carry on military activities of the war depart- ment next year than allowed this year. Representative Rainey, | democratic leader, told} newspapermen “there will be no official announcement of an extra session of the new congress until we leafn what happens to the beer and farm relief bills.” ; DIDN'T LIKE NAME impossible to call such a ses- sion. “Rest assured I am goi te recommend to the legisla. tare the question of reduction of automobile license tags to & $10 and $5 basis.” Accompanied by cabinet members Sholtz left for Chat- tahoochee and Marianna to inspect these state institu- tions. John Craig Smith Name Given To New Arrival John Craig Smith ix the name to be bestowed on the son who was bern to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Smith on December 23 in the home 1212 Georgia street. Mrs. Smith and John Craig are i well and happy. Mrs. Smith, who! Ivan Elwood, chief of the police department, has been placed in charge of operations and will be resp le for the failure of offi- cers to perform the duties impos- ed. Any changes in beats or duties, in his power. Should he Companion Shot And Cap- tured By Customer Who Seized Gun Following Proceedings (By Associated Press) CLEVELAND, Jan. 12. —A robber . escaped. with $35,000 in cash in a hold- up of the Commercial Savings and Loan Com- pany of its suburban bureau today after a gun- fight.in which his com- panion was shot and cap- tured by Charles Fox a customer. Ordered to accompany the bandits as they emerg- ed from the bank with the loot, Fox struck one of the robbers, seized his gun and shot him. : The second bandit es- caped afoot with the loot. GUN AT CAPITAL TS GIVEN CHANCE BRANDISHED. LOADED PISTOL IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTA: ‘TIVES; HOUSE MEMBERS/IN: ‘TERVENE IN HiS BEHALF (Dy Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan, 12.—The young store clerk from Allentown, Pa., who brandished a loaded pis- tol in the house of representa- change the routine of the| tives and demanded a right to night and day forces he may do so, speaks from its galleries, was given without consulting the mayor as|* chance to go home and redeem was the custom in the past. Mayor Wm. H. Malone said this morning that the chief is thorough- h inted with the duties of | his office and he, the mayor, does **' not believe that what the police Lichtenwalner of officers are to do should be out- jlined by any ore other than the head of the department. Captain .Laurie Roberts, in jcharge of the night force, will be |responsibie for those under his charge and both he and the chief will be responsible to the mayor for the proper performance of their duties. rangement, which the ig about {the results desired, was agreed [upon at a conference held early this week. CHAS. MORSE DIED TODAY FINANCIER AND SHIPPING MAGNATE SUCCUMBS TO PNEUMONIA BATH, Me. Jan. 12—~ Charles Morse, 77, financier | and shipping magnate, died to- | day. He had been if] with | (By Associated Preess | pneumonia for a week. He was at one time an in- mate of the Federal prison in Atlanta. | JUST A HABIT CHICAGO—“Sadge, I just can’t! himself by good conduct. The youth, Marklin Kemmerer, 25, owes it all to United States Attorney Leo. Rover and Repre- sentatives Mass of Minnesota and Pennéylvania, who agreed his best interests would be served by sending him to his home and former position in a ‘mail order house. | He left promising never to try such persuasive tactics again, Three Building Permits Issued During Past Week There were three permits for building and repairs issued from the office of Harry M. Baker, building inspector, during the week ending January, 1933. Each of them showed amount of $100 as follows: General repairs to the building at the corner of Newton and Georgia street, formerly occupied by the Pritchard Funeral Home. Owner, W. L. Bates; cont $100. Repairs to floors of the resi- dence at 1206 Duval street. Owner, S. 8. Lowe; coat $100. Repairs to windows and walls of the store building at 622 Duval street. Owner, A. Louis; cost $100. STRAND THEATER The Home Town Theater Today DOUBLE FEATURE NO MORE ORCHIDS See Page 4 for Reader On This Picture the ——-Aleo—— DENVER. — John Browning] is the agent of the Clyde-Mallory help being a burglar; it’s a habit|| THE PENGUIN POOL lines in Key West, is now the} with me,” said John Ferguson of; MURDER Sapp. of this city was granted per- judge. A cordial invitation extended to] these of the function was not! mission to change his name by the| proud father of five children, four boys and one girl. jthis city, when straigned for | housel ; |} Matinee, 10-166; Night, 18-256