The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 26, 1933, Page 1

eee: Associated Press Day. Wire Service VOLUME LIV. No. 22. Relief Program Carrying Suggestions By Roosevelt Agreed Upon By Committee Glass Bill On Banking To Be Considered By House Committee; Further Ac- tion Delayed (By Associated Presa) WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.) —A general relief program, understood by its sponsors to carry out suggestions of | President - elect Roosevelt, was agreed upon today by the senate manufacturers committee, and a report of the measure to the senate was authorized. The bill authorizes. direct grants to states with a total FLORIDA LEAGUE MUNICIPALITIES IN CONVENTION (ORGANIZATION CON VENED TODAY IN WINTER HAVEN; WILL DISCUSS LEGISLATION TO BE RECOMMENDED (By Associated Press) WINTER HAVEN, Fla., Jan. 26.—Legislation which the Florida League off Municipalities will recommend to the state legisla- ture in April will be discussed and determined at the league’s semi- annual convention here today and tomorrow. A program’of proposed laws, de- signed to bring Florida cities re- lief from financial difficulties, will be submitted to the full mem- bership of the league by its gen- fund of $500,000,000 to bey or iégisiative committee, headed available and increases by a' by Mayor R. B. Gautier, of Miami, ~ 2 and by a social sub-committee of like sum in notes, bonds and 13 city attorneys. The committee recommendations {were compiled at a meeting in Tampa last November. They form a legislative plan calling for: Establishment of a state board | to buy city and county bonds with gasoline tax receipts or other rev- enue, the board to buy the bonds at current market prices and hold similar obligations which the | corporation was authorized to issue. nd Representative Snell of New York, minority leader, said President Hoover was in accord with the agreement|them until the cities and counties cs are able to retire them. by house republicans to seek} Authorization for cities to levy ‘Scrip And Barter By J. R. BRACKETT (By Assuciated Press) NEW YORK, Jan. 26.— What stands between the unemployed and the na- tion’s idle factories. and sur- plus food? While governments and econo- mists have sought the answer to that enigma, the unemployed them- selves have undertaken to answer it—in part, at least—not only by bartering their labor for goods and servjces, but by establishing their own currencies for use primarily among themselves, About 150 groups of unemploy- ed, directly aiding 500,000 per- sons, have organized into barter exchanges. These organizations as yet have no national organization and may not have, but it is the minds of some of their leaders to provide for barter on a nationwide scale, perhaps even with a nation- wide currency. Developments Legal So Far Such an organization could de- velop in numerous ways. It might simply evolve in a more or less opportunistic fashion as exchanges of goods between the groups in different localities developed. The scrip money would not have to be exchanged, simple trades being ar- ranged. Probably also money ac- credited by so many different} organizations would have too vari-} able a value for use in any but a single group. On the authority of a govern- ment official it can be said that} developments thus far have been legal. Scrip money, unless _ its acceptance is forced, does not in- terfere with legal currency which must be accepted in payment for goods and services. In the view of a leading banking economist, governmental objection} might arise if the element of com- pulsion, such as community pres- —— KEY WEST, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1933. ] e America’s New ee Money Substitutes e e In an effort to break the barrier that is keeping America’s unem- ployed from working, the jobless are organizing barter exchange and developing their own money. Some persons interested in the move- — The Key West Citsen Six Members OfNe Exchange Suspended As Result Of Irregularities In Trading For ‘WILLIAM L. BATES, William L, Bates, treasurer of the local chapter, American Red Cross, has made a report on the receipts of the chapter in which it is shown the amount of good the! American National Red Cross has {done in Key West, also what Key! | West has contributed to national] headquarters of the Red Cross. {In addition to the cash donations lof money received, two carloads of |flour were received and distribut- ed to needy families. From this same source 75,000 yards of goods were received and made up into garments for men, women and children in this county. These \In 1930 TREASURER OF RED CROSS CHAPTER, ISSUES REPORT ON LOCAL ACTIVITIES mount we have received from Roll Calls since 1929: In 1930 Our part of the Row: Gall causa $ 575.00 Tn 1931 Our part of the Roll Call .... ines ABOAL In 1932 Our part of the Roll Call (so far) ........ 220.75 Total 22. :0.....-ssecs-cossceraees $232.86, Amount the American National Red Gross has received from Key | West, Fla.: 1In 1929 $204.50 404.00 In 1931 were distributed to those found|In 1932 (so far)... 53 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key West PRICE FIVE CENTS w YorkStock Periods Range From One Month To Three Years; Most Sweeping Discip- linary Action ‘ (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Jan. 26.— The stock exchange, in one of most sweeping discip- linary actions in years, to- day suspended six of its members for periods rang- ing from one month to three years. The suspensions were of ment believe barter and scrip can which is aiding in the formation of barter exchanges in the east and jelsewhere, has received wide no- | tice. } Professor Graham’s plan is bas- ed on the simple statement that the best way to cure unemployment is to provide work. He would put the unemployed to work in idle or only partly operated factories, distri- (buting the produce to the unem- ployed in proportion to their share in its production. The workers, under his plan, action to raise American)® two cents a gallon gasoline tax tariffs against countries of 4 The twas made after he conferred with the president. patched a note asking, Peru Colombia over Leticia in a peaceful way and not The house banking com- mittee will consider the Glass banking bill passed by to be reduced from the state tax on gasoline. g ‘Tess localized use of scrip. department, of all which form links in highway routes the road department paying the cities flat sums as reimbursement for construction. and previous maintenance. , Exemption of cities from paying a state gasoline tax on gasoline bought for municipal use. Authorization for cities to levy and collect a $5 annual registra- tioh fee on small automobiles and $10 on large automobiles. The amounts to be reduced from state motor vehicle licenses, ' Designation of city tax collec- tors as automobile tag agents. Establishment of municipal debt service funds from which bond- would be paid in consumption cer- tifieates having value for one transaction only and losing pur- chasing value at the rate of 5 per- x cent.a month, which would hurry Would Use Idle Factories their spending and insure the im- As for deliberate national or-' mediate absorption of the special ganization of barter, the plan of} production. ‘ Prof. Frank D. Graham, of Prince-|| Raw mifterial would be pur- ton University, a director of the|chased with the consumption cer- sure, were present. This econom- ist believes neither banks nor gov- ernment: will object to. more or Emergency Exchange Association, |tificates, and factories either could ' ed Start Work On Clearing Of Grounds For Local Airport Actual work of clearing the, received from the city officials, grounds of the proposed municip-|school faculty and boy scout of- bg be, batts ; *| holders in mandamus proceedings Steagall of Alabama, said he may recover only their pro rata was “not as hopeful as some’ | Share of the funds. 7 : f Requirement that 75 percent of for action at this session. (Continued on Page Four) War Department Approves Application For Bridges | By Overseas Corporation Catherine Dixon Given | Hearing Here Yesterday (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. Catherine Dixon was given a|26.—Applications for hearing before Judge Hugh Gunn yesterday charged with contribut- ing to the delinquency of a male minor. |highway improvements in Florida were approved to- day by the war depar= ‘ment, { { : These included an appli- cation by Pinellas county ‘commissioners for a new bridge across Boca Ciega Bay near St. Petersburg, and proposals for the | Overseas Bridge Corpora- The minor is Edison Knowles, who in addition to distributing cards for hotels, also gave out ecards of a highly different nature. Cathe: Dixon was released under bond of $100 and will be tried at the next term of criminal court. Knowles’ case is being con- sidered and investigated by Judg® Williams of juvenile court, SPECIAL SALE ally owned airport has started andj it is confidently expected that work will be rushed to completion as rapidly as facilities and finances permit. This information was given The Citizen by P. B. Roberts, past post commander of the American Le- gion, following the last meeting of the organization held Tuesday night. The committee in charge of the work, comprising members of the Legion and Spanish War Veterans, made a detailed report covering the activities already accomplished rand others planned. Immediately after the city coun- cil granted the lease on Monday the proposition of clearing the grounds and getting under way along otheryfines, was vigorously initiated and it is expected that with the cooperation assured, great changes will be noticeable in a few days. Another feature of the work of the bodies is the School Boy Patrol and Junior Safety Council. Or- ganizations of these units have been about completed, the commit- tee reported, and operations will begin as soon as equipment and final instructions are received from the American Automobile Associa- tion which is promoting and equip- ping these units throughout the country. Enthusiastic approval has been ficials and their whole-hearted support has been pledged. The |post has been advised that patrols should be functioning within the next few weeks. An interesting event of the meeting was the address of Cap- tain Richard C. Daniels, U. S. A.. jretired, which was interesting and instructive. “Uncle Dick” as Captain Daniels is familiarly known to all veterans and many others, is service offi- cer at the Marine hospital, a past commander and present member of Paradise Post, New Port Richey, Fla. He discoursed on matters direct- ly affecting all war veterans and brought out some pertinent facts that all ex-service men and women jshould know. He has been work- ing indefatigably, since Legion and other veterans’ or- jganizations, and contributed lib- |} the work. | He stated that he will continue {to contribute in every way possible jand will do ali in his power to as- sist the local organizations. He jurged all ex-service men and wom- yen to join the organizations |which they are eligible and to stick, as it is to their direct bene- fit to do so. Local Building Permits Show Great Falling Off) cwicaco—a fim showing the| While building permits were is- sued in numbers at the beginning ORIGIN OF WRITING t | jorigin and development of hand- | writing from 5,000 years, B. C., to ithe present day, will be a feature be extended nationally. be paid in scrip or in shares of the production of the “unemployed” worker. The goods produced by the factories would be placed either on the shelves of stores or in special emergency stores, and those supplying the raw materials, as well as the products with the cohsumption certificates. The plan envisages no competi- tion whatsoever with existing busi- ness, since it gives the unemployed what they want without the ex- penditure of money and releases funds now used in relief for nor- mal purchasing. Professor Graham believes. such fan organization should be nation- wide if possible, but could be de- veloped in states and regions, It would be strictly an emergency proposition, and, since the workers | get subsistence only, it would tend to disapear as recovery progress- REV. T. M’GRATH GIVES ADDRESS AT ROTARY LUNCHEON REV. J. C. GEKELER, G. S. KENNEDY AND GENERAL WILLIAM C. RIVERS ALSO VISITORS AT MEETING Rev. Thomas J. S, McGrath was the principal speaker at the Ro- tary luncheon today, addressing “Fellowship.” Rev. McGrath’s remarks dealing |with the subject were greatly en- | joyed by those assembled on the loceasion, he having given a clear and concise meaning of the word, jeovering everything that it may stand for. The reverend made {quite an, impression on those mak-| jing up the membership of the or- coming ‘ganization, all of whom voted his | here in 1930, in the interest of the | address one of the best yet to be; igiven on a like occasion. ‘ General Rivers, who is a retired erally of his time and money to army officer, gave a talk on army} ! life, following his 48 years of | Service in that capacity. His ad- dress was also much enjoyed. Discussions of things in gen- jeral took place during the session | today, with much enthusiasm dis- t©/ played among the many in at-| | tendance. | Supreme Court Hears | Arguments In Bridge Franchise Matters | Oral arguments in the contro- iversy between the Overseas Bridge Corporation and Geo J.) | Rosenthal to determine who ‘holds worthy by a committee named to 7 i inter- investigate. A number of ready- traders primarily ican sain ested in bonds and were this was done through the local Red Cross chapter, and if we had would not have received anything from Uncle Sam, nor one cent} from the American National Red Cross, Mr. Bates shows. The books of the treasurer show | that the following amounts were, received from national headquar-} ters for storm sufferers: On Oct. 9, 1929.. 500,00) made garments were received and} distributed in the same way. All! had no chapter in Key West, we} Shows Activi Mr. Bates states that upon| , examination it will be seen that Red Cross has given locally more than $10 for every dollar received from Key West. According to the treasurer of the local chapter, the roll call quota for Key West was placed at $800. Mr. W. W. Demeritt, chair- man of the advisory council of the local chapter, and also a member of the Key West Rotary Club, {ed im France since 1924. the assemblage on the subject of | last May and On Oct. 25, 1929. On Oct. 31, 1929. On Nov. 28, 1929. On Feb. 28, 1930. On Sept. 15, 1930. On Feb. 9, 1932.. 2,009.00 4,000.00 1,719.34 600.00! 500.00! 500.00 zoned the city and at a meeting of the Rotary Club called for vol- unteers to canvass the zoned tions. All the Rotarians’were to do was to canvass the business houses, and it was announced that Arthur Lund had accepted chair- manship of the roll call drive and (Continued on Page Four) Mrs. Oliver Belmont, Leader OfNew York’s FourHundred’ For Many Years, Dies In Paris (By Asaoctated Press) PARIS, Jan. 26.—Mrs. Oliver; dren which she had Belmont, leader of New York’s/ church. a “Four Hundred” for many years, Berates Bishop Manning She withdrew, but berated the died today at her residence here. |) i, , and continued her philan- She was 80;years old, and had liv-!thropic and enfranchisement work jon a scale which became more and ‘i | more internation: Serre cerimneaiomeintand BEE Cee eae eS home life canie to light in 1926 when the marriage of the Duke of ‘Marlborough to Consuelo Van- derbilt, daughter of Mrs, Belmont, in 1895 was annualled by the Ro- man Catholic diocesan court at Total received from Red Cross ........ $9,819.34] given to the ber. Her daught: Balsan, former Co: bilt, was at her bedside. Two sons, William Vande bilt, | in New York, and Harold Vander. bilt, now on a ecru Iso surviv | her. | | Leader Of Society tion was confirmed by the Holy Rota tribunal in Rome. ‘The peti- |tion for annulment set forth that . | Consuelo had been forced into the | The young Mrs. Vanderbilt, nee} | Alva Smith, born in Mobile, Ala.,|AFFiage by her mother and that 5 " ae “*\ she was in love at the time with January 17, 1853, daughter of ala young American. cotton planter, Murray Forbes} Throughout the flurry of dis- Smith, and -fresn from schools in} cussion and criticism in society France, captured the leadership of |%d ecclesiastical quarters that New York society five years after | followed the annulment by the her marriage by having behind | Catholic church of Consuelo’s mar- her the power of the invited list |Tiage, Mrs. Belmont would make of “everybody of importance” in| "0 comment other than to say that tors. | justments that come into the lives find out why the admitted leaders | Plained that “the Catholic church of the select 400 had been omitted, | has always protested and will pro- Mrs. Vanderbilt said she could | test against tyranny and selling of not invite persons who had never| “omen in marriage. called. The Astors called on the |foreeful young woman, belated in-| Cuba Sails For Havana | Vitations were hurriedly dispatch-; red, and the new leaders became jhosts to the old. The history of} |the 400 turned a corner. Marries Belmont | Divoreed from Vanderbilt The steamship Cuba sailed 12:15 o'clock this afternoon for uthwark, England, and the ac-/ it—with the exception of the As-|it was “merely one of those ad.) When emissaries were sent to! of people.” A Catholic bishop ex-| Carrying 65 Passengers) es ‘| STRAND THEATER for paying gratuities with- out approval of the ex- change to employes of the exchange of other finan- cial institutions. Edward Goerz, private trader, was suspended for one month; H, H. Wurz- ler, J. R. Smeltzer and Wil- liam Sagar, for six months son, of Ludwig Robertson and Company, three years, and Walter Seeholzer of the same firm for six AT LOCAL SCHOOL UNDERGRADUATES OF UNI- VERSITY OF FLORIDA TO SPEAK AT HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT STATE Undergraduates of the Univer- tity of Florida are to speak in 38 high schools throughout the state during the four-day period, Jan- uary 30 to February 2, inclusive. Aquilino Lopez, of Key West, has been selected to address the school ere. The speakers will explain the functions of student government, stressing particularly the honor system, in their addresses to high school audiences. The efficiency of the operation of the organization of the student body in the University of Florida has received national commenda- tion. Mrs. Sarah J. Saunders Dies Here This Morning Mrs. Sarah Jane Saunders, 71 lyears old, died 8:30 o’clock this { morning at the home 1100 South- ard street. Funeral services and arrangements are to be announced later. Mrs. Saunders is survived by one son, Gerald B. Saunders, of Wilkesbarre, Penn.; two brothers, i | Claude and John H. Saunders, of Key West, and one grandchild. The Home Town Theater Today of the year, these activities showjof am exhibit at the World’s Fair} ‘| Havana with 65 passengers. She é : 4 = a the valid franchise for the con-|1895, Mra. Vanderbilt was mar-| a decided falling off during the’ in this city during this year. | struction of bridges over the high-|ried in 1896 to Oliver H. P. Bel- — — Cubs with; 2 . | way between Miami and Key West! mont, who died in 1908. A rever-| 51 passengers, five aliens, ; Specials At PAGE'S 9) were heard in supreme court yes! beration of this point in her ca-| Ferry Parrott arrived from Ha- sued by Inspector Harry Baker | Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream[} torday, at Tallahassee, freer went through society as late/vana yesterday at 4:30 o'clock during this period. This was for; and Sundaes | Exactly when the court will/as 1926 when Bishop Manning.| with two carloads of tomatoes and repairs to the roof of the Camp-)] Drinks in Sanitary Cups andj render its decision is problematic,) Episcopal prelate, asked her to re- | seven Miscellaneous. ; } bell building at 517 Fleming Weeden Spoons with Cream [fi but it is expected that within en. because of her divorce and| Freighter Pawnee is due this street, Owner, First National During the Flu ‘brief time the matter will be set-| remarriage, from a board of direc-| afternoon from New Orieans en Bank; cost, $100. I Fresh Strawberries Saturday ‘torship of a Seaside Home for Chil-) route to Miami and Jacksonville, NORGE and MAJESTIC Hone Fp Electric Refrigerator Seld On Easy Terms J. L. STOWERS MUSIC COMPANY Deuble Feature THE MUMMY See Page 3 for Reader on This Picture | tion of Miami for bridges \and causeways across the | Florida Bay between Low-} ler Matecumbe Key and \No Name Key. week ending January 26. There was but one permit is- —~eleo—— THE UNHOLY GARDEN Matinee, 10-18; Night, 15-25< tled