The Key West Citizen Newspaper, May 11, 1933, Page 4

PAGE FOUR RESUME OF WORK IN CARING FOR MANY CRIPPLED MOVEMENT STARTED IN FLORIDA IN 1927; SPONSOR- ED BY AMERICAN LEGION TO HELP INDIGENT CHIL- DREN (By MARY EARLE SAUNDERS) Dept. Chairman Crippled Children, American Legion Auxiliary In_ 1827 there was started a movement in this state to care for indigent crippled children. This was started by the American Le- gion. As a result, nearly one thousand children have been hos- pitalized and either cured of their deformity or have been materially Re American Legion first started to support this work by donation from its membership, but as clinics were held and, data secured, it was found that there were already four thousand chil- dren needing corrective treatment with an additional four hundred yearly caused by congenital! births, aceidents, infantile paralysis and other causes, and it was impossible for any one agency to do what should be done. Im 1929 the American Legion sponsored a bill in the state legis- assisted by the Woman’s ; The bill was passed sum of $60,000 appropri- carry out the provisions of act. Unfortunately during but $2800 was found avail- , and in 1931, $32,500. Then 1981 legislature made provi- that the sum appropriated be y available and last year $49,- was spent by the commission. than fourteen hundred were examined last year this number, two hundred eight were actually hos- ‘at the three surgical cen- namely at Jacksonville, St. and Miami, Crippled ke northern Florida hospitalized at Jack- the to FREE Lire tly hindered may receive vo- cational training so that they may learn a trade commensurate with It is the duty of every citizen of Monroe Country to support this worth while work, a duty to the community, state and nation, to THE KEY WEST CITIZEN CAYO HUESO.--Key West ee {Continued from last Thursday) ball-grounds and bathing beach. It! is a common thing, when working for a white man, to first do the wants to give’. In Key West good treatment is the rule and it is “Live and let Live”. It is a very curious thing that while in other parts of the coun- try, both north and south, negroes have an unreasoning fear of grave-' yards, still in Key West it is not; uncommon for them to live close} by and facing the cemetery. No} such fear seems to exist. The stranger, or visitor to Key West, is certain to notice-and won-, der about the many queer, long; rows of stone which divide into! sections a large acreage of shallow | water on the south-eastern part of the island. As the tides rise these fill- with ocean water. The rows of stone were put in place to form “pans”, or compartments, for the manufacture of salt. This was begun in. the year 1830. . It was possible to control the ocean water by means of gates and of course the salt crystals were precipitated by evaporation. At that time there was a firm known as The American Salt Company. The business was at various times own- ed by different companies and the crop has run ‘as high as seventy- five thousand bushels in ove year, It was one of the first lines of big business to be started in Key West and there were years when is was quite profitable. “The old salt pans” for the manufacture of salt by solar evaporation are one of the interesting relics of bygone times. Numerous Wrecks In the old, old days of sail- ing ships, before the light-houses were built and before the chan- nels and reefs were properly mark- ed, there were many wrecks—ships driven upon the “banks” or reefs. In those days, a profession started and grew; a line of work full of romance and danger, where des- perate chances were taken as a matter of course. Sailing ships from all parts of the world came through the Florida Straits, be- tween Cuba and Key West, and sany of them went on the “banks” nd reers. nese § bs a rich cargoes of every destripti ‘and in those good old days, “The Wreckers” were very busy. Many weird stories have been told or printed of false lights set to lure innocent men to destruction upon the coral reefs. These stories yepresent “The Wreckers” as a wild gang of devil-care cutthroats who cared nothing for the lives or property rights of others but the real facts s¢em to be that the great majority of them were good, brave, fearless men who dared reckless deeds to help others who were in distress and assist them in sav- ing their cargoes and ships. The fegular Wreckers were well equip- ped for their work—Strong, swift boats that could weather a storm, and these men who could swim and dive like eels, were ready at all times for instant action, In many ‘ways they were like the Life Sav- ing crews of the present day. Strong laws covered all points of eovcccvcoce { | Key covers quite a number of work and then say “for ’wat you! (By LA PLACE BOSTWICK) ere marked, but “I ben searchin’ off an’ on fer a spell of years an’ I hain’t foun’ but the one.” Her acres. The pieces of “joolry’”” she still has are of old English goldsmith design. Anyone in- terested in such things might write to Mrs. Gomez, at Pavilion Key. Porter Commands Squadron In the year 1822, Commodore David Porter, having been ordered to do away with the pirates, was given command of a_ squadron ; which had been organized for the He used Key West as: purpose. a base and for several years waged warfare on these vultures of the sea, The pirates had made it a habit to capture a prize and | when danger threatened them, run | for the groups of mangrove islands where by threading their way into the smaller channels they were comparatively safe. This cute lit- tle habit of escape bothered Com- modore Porter and he. therefore | put smaller, swifter boats into use. They were named after some of ithe most efficient of small, sting- Mosquito, ete., Larger boats were given such characteristic names as Shark, Hornet, Grampus, and others equally fierce. (Note—It would seem that the Commodore had an inkling of psychology, }which study came later, and by lan array of fearful names hoped to terrorize the poor pirates.) At any rate, the small, swift boats (with the frightening names) suc- ceeded in nearly exterminating the buccaneers and pirates. <A number of their boats were cap- tured and sunken. (Note—The re- mains of one of them lies on the outer reefs of Elliott’s Key.) Some of the pirates were chased as far as Porto Rico where the{of the United States. ing insects—Sandfly, Midge, Gnat, | rough element, but in this, West is curiously different. While one of the world’s principal sea- ports, it never-the-less has an ex- ceptionally high percentage of well educated and refined cifizens— juniversity graduates and world travelers. The peculiar position of the city, which causes the cli- mate to be pratically perfect throughout the year, makes it lack the strenuous and competitive. There is an easy, moderate method of life which results in “live and let live.” When anyone is in | trouble, they are helped by others. The city, during winter, has quite a colony of noted Authors, writers, artists, and well-known . travellers. Ernest Hemingway, Geo. Allan England, and ethers ‘Zane Grey is a regular winter \visitor. Collectors for the larg- test northern aquariums come and stay for weeks. Scientists from thé Smithsonian Institution make ‘their regular calls and use Key West as a base of operations. One ' of the old time pear! men has been living in Key West. He had grown jpearls from five to ten grains weight in the Anadonta and Lamp- |silis shells of Tennessee and came ‘to Florida to see if it were pos- ‘sible to. grow large ones in the ! beautiful pink Conch, Strombus gigas. After systematic experi- ments during a time of two years, he found the secret. Some of the most interesting men are the“old sea captains who have sailed the seven seas, On the shores of the southern- most extremity of tke island is the residence of Judge Vining Harris. In several ways, it is the most in- teresting home in the city and it has the distinction of being -sit- uated on the extreme southern tip It over- Spanish tried to protect them but/lookes the Gulf stream and from were badly beaten. Thus was! piracy almost ended in our south- ern seas. It had taken Commo- done Porter three or four years: to do this and during that lapse of time, Key West had become a town with a population of several hundreds, On the southern part of the is- Jand, overlooking and guarding am, are the ruins of {two very heavily constructe: They are about a mile apar d from them can be seen ships and vessels as they go both north and south or east and west, The forts were built in commanding posi- tions and are of. considerable in- terest to both the citizens of Key West and to strangers. A mile farther west, and also commanding the great Gulf- stream, is Fort Taylor. There are large Parade grounds around the fort, and the big guns and mortars are in emplacements where they may be used at any time. Gun practice is held reg- ularly and the shells carry for miles to sea. One of the things of interest on the island is the large group of tuttle pens. Made strongly of cement; with the waters of the Gulf of Mexico circulating freely through them, they are the prison of hundreds of immense turtles from the Florida Keys, Mexico, salvage:and their pay for this most! Yueatan, and Central America. dangerous work was a certain pro- portion of what was saved from de- struction. Since sailing ships are almost a thing of the past, and sinee danger spots have been care- fully marked by the government, very few wrecks now occur along the Florida (coasts. However, any “old-timer” around the water fronts of Key West is able to take yon out to where, on still days when the water-glass way be used to advantage, the remains of some ancient wreck can be seen on the bottom far below. There are wreeks of merchant ships and in certain spots what may have been Spanish galleons or pirate craft. After & storm, when the “back- wash” has been stronger than us- ual, cannon have sometimes been VIDIO DI IID seen, It would be an interesting thing to raise these old wrecks or to use modern diving methods. It would be a pleasure to try—and who knows what might be found? Some of the oldest families of Key West have pieces of antique furniture that have been handed down to them from their Spanish and English ancestors, also old guns, pistols, swords, relies of the wrecking days, and queer things once prized by the buccaneers and pirates. In the out-of-the-way cor- ner of Florida, known as “The Ten Thousand Islands” which is merely a short boat trip from Key West, there are direct descendants of the pirates. (Note-—The writer hap- pens to know a few of them and has lived, hunted and fished with} them.) They are very proud of their lineage. On a certain lit- tle island lives an old lady whose grandfather was a pirate. a copper kittle with some coins and jeoiry in it.” rough land with two She guid, “A spell of years ago I found | She possessed a chart which showed her is- spots carefully After being brought to Key West, these amazingly layge turtles are kept in pens until shipped to New York or other northern ports. Some of the “Loggerheads” grow yntil they weigh as much as three or four hundred pounds. A large man can ride upon the back of one of these tremendous creatures apparently without causing it the slightest inconvenience. There is @ regular turtle market in Key ‘West where they are butchered and choice steaks sold at moderate prices. The meat is of several kinds and colors—dark or white as preferred. There is a local cannery where turtle meats and soup are canned, At the right season of the year, turtles have a habit of laying eggs in the sand. It is one of the sports of southern Florida to go “turtle turning.” A group of young people may, on a moonlight night, find them leav- ing the ocean and crawling across the beach to the softer sands be- yond, where they proceed to dig a hole and deposit their exes. When a turtle is turned over on its back then it is a captive as it cannot right itself. The eggs, which it lays in great numbers, are considered a delicacy. An is- land called Roca Chica lies just east of Key West and has a won- derfal sandy beach--on nights when the moon is full, cars may be} seuid and the writer has never} seen swinging around the Boule- vard and out over the two High-| way bridges to the beach on Boca Chica. There, the happy group reclines under the cocoanut palms, | strangers dheshd aluays carri’s} on eat lunch, and occasionally “turn” a turtle. A good sized lene will bring considerable money ‘at the local markets. Unusually Different Most world seaports have @ cos. mopolitan population with a very, the southern porches a person may isit in solid comfort and watch ships from other world ports*move by. Storms and occasionally water- spouts can be plainly seen from the porches and balconies. The Judge is a graduate of Annapolis and has spent years on the high seas. He is an exceptionally good itive de- tell of ind the adventures tl h which he has passed. Sees Two Waterspouts As to water-spouts, they are not. uncommon to the district around Key West. Usually they form over the Gulf stream but some- times over the Gulf of Mexico. At a certain season of the year, they are formed by conflicting currents of air which produce a_ eircular movement. If there.happens to be a very warm spot in the upper atmosphere then there is an incli- nation for the air to rise in a whirling cirele. If this move- ment is of sufficient strength, the waters are lifted from below. {Note—The writer happens to have seen two of these water- spouts, about a quarter of a mile apart.) | Occasionally, they move in groups. Most of the old resi- dents of the district. have , seen them attempt to form—A cloud begins to. slowly turn; a funnel develdps, pointing downward. The circling air affects the waters be- low and-an inverted funnel rises upward. As they whirl, the two points, or tips, seem to reach for each other. If they touch, then they become one real waterspout.} If the strength of movement is in- sufficient for the two points to join, then it is an interesting fail- re. swift but the forward movement is slow. When a spout is sighted from a boat or ship, they usually “go away from that place.” A cannon shot would probably dis- perse a small, one but have no noticeable effect upon a large one. Jadge Harris one told the writer that “He was out with some com- panions i? asmall boat of about five tons—They, were caught in the outer circles of @ small water- spout, raised, swung sound and dropped. They lit bottom up and some lively swimming was in or- der. Knowing the Judge’s dis position, he undoubtedly came up, looked around and = ssid, “Ain’t Nature grand?” ago, Wm. R. Rorter, president of the Key West Bank and a group of friends were enjoying an outing in his large houseboat. They were anchored about a mile in the Gulf. A spont came merrily along, close enough so the water became quite } rough. However, they are easy to j known of anyone being injured by one. They occur only during a | timited season and are certainty worth seeing. At Key West [camera Watersponts are per- ;tectly capable of taking up fish jer other things, which might be pede: at a considerable distance j if the upper strong. (To be continsed next Thursday) winds were very Key} The circling movement is} About a year} POOR OOHEESOOOOOOOESOOCOHSOTHLOCOSSSCOCOOOSSSOOOOUSEE CEEESETOLEEESEEE SSI IIBaASS 4 } iMOTHER’S DAY APPEAL “In the name of 139 orphan- ed children this appeal is sent to every section of Florida. Mother’s Day, May 14, is known throughout Florida Methodism as Harvest Day for the Orphanage located at Benson Springs. A Methodist ‘Church is near you, and spe- cial envelopes have been pro- vided for your use in making an offering, the value of one day’s labor. Go to Church, get an envelope and let your offering be a liberal one, in honor of the best friend a man ever had, Mother. If not convenient to a Church, and if you do not receive an enve- lope, contributions may be sent to Harry H. Waller, agent, Benson Springs. Ev- ery dollar received will be ac- | knowledged in the Orphan's Friend, printed’ by the boys of the Home. CLI LI ILD ID GS LS ST. BIG BARGAINS AT HUB STORE SALE Starling tomorrow morning at 8:30 a. m., the Gigantic Clearance Sale at the Hub Store will offer bargains in men’s, women’s ané children’s clothing at prices which Mr. Mendell calls “a step ahead of the inflation.” * “Market conditions are chang- ing rapidly,” Mr, Men- dell, “In many instances, price advances have already come. Tele- grams and letters tell us that fu-j ture orders on many items will be accepted only at advanced prices. The economies in this sale are sure to be more fully appreciated when present and future whole- sale advances reach the public.. He also states that if there was no, advantages in buying at the Hub Store, its patronage would surely dwindle in times of depres- sion instead of increase, Month after month this store enjoys a liberal patronage of thrifty and economical dressers. In the Hub Store’s advertisement in another part of today’s paper. there can be found a few of the many bargains, which may be had at this store during the sale. Polxen Oak or Ivy quickly with Imperial Eczema Remedy. Druggists are authorized to refund money if it fail: vt CLASSIFIED COLUMN Sveccccccocseosceq0000es ts relieved Advertisements under this head will be inserted in The Citizen at the rate of le a word for each in- sertion, but the minimum for the first insertion in every instance is 25e. Payment for classified adver- tisements is invariably in advance, but regular advertisers with ledger accounts may have their advertise- ments charged. Advertisers should give their street address as well as their tele- phone number if they desire re- sults. With each classified advertise-; ment The Citizen will give free an Autostrop Razor Outfit. Ask for it. FOR RENT FOR RENT—Furnishes apart- ments, $15.00 to $25.00 per month. Trevor and Mortis, op- | posite new Post Office. april { Sinadioeichiaieniennedaiir FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RED containing 12 rooms, on lot 50x198 feet, in select section of city, 1307 Whitehead street, op- posite beautiful Coral Park, and facing the sea. Garage in rear. Rent $50 monthly. Apply to L. P. Artman, 1309 Whitehead street or The Citizen Office. janii LOST : ———| LOST-—On_ Bouvelard ehild’s tri-| ey Reward if returned to 1415 Division street. mayl0-It} j | | FOR SALE }BLANK SALES BOOKS—Suit- { able for every busines, . In} | duplicate with carbon paper. 3) books 25e. The Artman Press,; | ‘The Citizen Building. Phone 51 i t RADIO REPAIRING i i | RADIO REPAIRING. We tepair; } all makes. Guaranteed service,’ 4. L. Stowers Musie Co. mayl; WANTED {WANTED—You to know that we; j have the right priee: om letter-; | heals, envelopes, business cards, | | statements and any form se | | printing. Satisfaction goaren-/ teed. Call 51. The Axtman) Press. janti } ies j THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1933. 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