The Key West Citizen Newspaper, October 2, 1936, Page 1

Associated Press Day Wire Service. For 56 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key West Key West, Florida, bas most equable climate in range of only 14” Fabrezhe Che Kry West Citizen NKEES WIN: KEY WEST, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1936. Issue Call For Bids On Four — TWO VETERANS More Units Of Overseas Highway | BATTLING FOR PLANT BOARD | CASE IS HEARD! : OLD POSITIONS i l OUT. OF-DOORS ! SENATOR AND REPRESENTA- |ALFR=D COOK ARRAIGNED | i IN RIDA TIVE IN CONGRESS WAGE} | TODAY ON CHARGE OF CONTEMPT OF COURT i CAMPAIGN IN INTEREST OF REELECTION (By Ai ited Press) eccceseees Asada mage soaeiae | GAINESVILLE, Fla., Oct. 2.—) Florida’s native wild plants would| Eases PRICE FIVE CENTS VOLUME LVII. No, 235. , : PSone Re eis: one GE MADE AT GROUP MEETS LOCAL AQUARIUM: AND DISCUSSES MILTON ‘iit PLACED: NEW PROJECTS: IN CHARGE, SUCCEEDING : " % MATTER TAKEN UP DURING EMORN EIEREE MEETING HELD BY DIFFER’ 4 nyrepe poyine ENT UNITS AT COUNTY: PROPERTY HERE Y= O% 2—= COURT HOUSE i game of the World Seni. the New York Yankees bed no trouble puttamg the Ga Lazzeri Hits Home Run With- Bases Loaded; Score 18 To 4 | { First Call Was Made On September 11; Itemized Units Are Given Here- with ' | (By Radeagee=) | GROUNDS, \-~ Alfred Cook v arraigned be- fore Judge Jefferson B. Browne,! in cireuit court chambers _ thi: morning, charged with contempt ;of court under Rule Nine. It was charged that Mr, Coo! disobeyed the tomporary order re. {straining him, and others, from} interfering with the state plant! / j i | Hamilton Adams, who has been} ttached to the Key West Tropic- | Aquarium over a period of nonths, has been placed in charg“ {oft operations in place of Biologist Emory L. Pierce, who left yester- jay for Liverpool, England, to ursue his studies in the Univer- w of that city, Those wic know Mr. Adams and rue iss A ioe ee acquainted with his ability, are oard operatives in carrying out} 4éthe cyin‘on that he is perfect: | |the spraying activities. ly’ qualifiei to handle the aqua- Judge Browne ordered that the riwm, as he has been identif.ed defendant pay a fine of $50 with-! With the fishing industry in Key in the next 24 hours or be confin- West over 2 long perod cf years. ed in county jail for 15 days. Sa } Rafzel Solano was also tried on THREE HUNTING | ja similiar charge but the evidence J | educed did not substantiate the! |charges of contempt and the de- PERMITS ISSUED | within the next week, it is under- {|MALONEY, THOMPSON AND! fendant was dismissed, stood. PEREZ ARE ONES SECUR- {| WIDE DUTIES FOR | It was announced that a meet- | SCHOOL TEACHERS: ING LICENSES | ing of the Southeastern Planning edible. The species commonly is! It is Johnson's first venture} vganization is to be held in Jack- alled “coontie,” which in the In-; into office-seeking, but he has dian tongue means “flour-root”.;had a hand in politics since he {From the large thick roots of this, went to the Republican conven- plant the Indians made a flour: tion in 1916 with Theodore Roose- that held an important place in j velt, while preserving his amateur their diet. j standing. é | A sort of wild sweet potato, re- Not so with Gov. Ross. He has} lated to the domestic plant, grows | had some kind of public job al- (ty Asnociated Preany these required permits are W. C./ ‘ortant projects presented to the i well in the woods of northern and! most continuously since at.18 hej OXFORD, Oct. 2.—British rural! fMgloney, Chauhs .P. . Thompeop| state: planning. bean] fer fieal ag-| ameuumernse. jcentral Florida. The vine pro-) became ditch rider on an” irriga-' school-teachers are expected to do! and Harry Perez. but there are a| proval by the federal body. Among ponceeecoes that weigh as much as tion district in pioneer western everything from cutting old peo-|number of people shooting who|them will be the Intracoastal Wa-| !N EFFORT TO PREVENT known as Pacet Channel Bridge,”} 15 pounds. { Idaho. jple’s hair to acting es adviser to! have not made the necessary pur-|terway from Pahia Honda to Key 5 ac Duck Bridge,”|_ Along the elges of the moist! Johnson, a Yale man, founded) the local council in addition to! chase, it was said. Wicct analcied oapaeiad qadiod PIDME! ri Bridge,” “Bahia} hammocks and prairies there are! a literary magazine upon gradua-j teaching children, according to} The open season for hunting} now being carried on in Key West idge,” and “Spanishj thousands of ground nut plants. tion and since has published novels; Mrs, M. Wintringhem, a prominent! doves is between October 1 andj Discussing the matter this morn- With purplish, pea-shaped _blos-| (“Varmit,” “Virtuous Wives,”| speaker at the liberal summer, November 15, and the day’s bag is| ing with WPA Director Herbert 'sems, this species is attractive./ete.), plays, articles ace! The roots which resemble small! stories. He was a Republican un-} and short; school here. 20. Possession of more means|F-R. Reck, he said that of course | ‘a The “duties” of one country | that the person having them is lia-|the projects which cre considered —f 8.8) sweet potatoes, are edible, either) til prohibition and the Harding! teacher included seeing all ‘raw or cooked, Frequently, half! administration turned him Demo-} new babies, visiting the sick and the | ble to prosecution, it was said. most necessary are the ones to be 2 plan to give 2 few healthy pee | — stressed, but the idea is to have the ple measie: whether wart a bushel of these “potatoes” may! cratic. He supported Al Smith in! yged and cutting, shingling andj} be found under one vine, 1928, {bobbing their hair, coaching a cop WORKING ON whole matter proper!y coordinated them or net. So as to preclude the possibility of Swamp cabbage. the bud of the; Ross never finished the sixth) for an examination, making wills,’ one project being in dizect con- cabbage palmetto, is fairly well | grade but claims his “pious Scotch’ filling in income tax forms, at- LIGHT TENDER flict with another. known as a fod from the wilds. | grand daddy,” a cattleman,'tendng parish council meetings to The wild papaw and the pond | taught him to “go out behind the! advise the councillors, acting asi | TENDER POPPY PURSUING AC- TIVITIES IN CHARLOTTE HARBOR i h | Representatives of the county | ; commissioners, city council, school , board, board-of public wo~ks and | county planning board assembled in the county court house last! night for the pzipose of discussing in a general way projects which are to be presented to the federal organization for azproval. These projects are to be dis- cussed by the different bodies and gotten in shape for being properly formulzted. They will be dis- cussed at a meeting to be held at some time later on. The date of this meeting will be announced By PRESTON GROVER (By Associated Presu) WASHINGTON, Oct. .2-Two ' veteran. members of, congress. are sl There is being issued today by the Overseas Road and Toll Bridge District a call for bids for the i provide fairly good subsistence | battling for their .seats this elec- tf construction of four units of the The first call for a person lost in the woods— i Febe that is, if he had a knowledge of | [varied interests. .. {| In Massachusetts, -Representa- mycologist. ' tive Treadway, 24 years a Repub- {The person who wants to “go ma- lican congressman, is opposed by tive” might subsist for an almost Owen Johnson, writer with a: ., {name prominent in literature indefinite period in the Florida’ cince the turn of the century. l oods. } In Idaho, across the continent, | William E. Borah, 30 years a Re- There’s cactus, a plant that! publican senator, is opposed by grows in all sections of the state.;C, Ben Ross, ex-cowboy, ex-ditch it from 30 different species is rider, ex-county commissioner, dible. jex-mayor and now governor. Zamia, a fern-like plant akin toj the Sago of the tropic is also Gettin <ey: tion with opponents, of widely al was for the sections A, B and C,' plants, said Erdman West, state t and was issued on September 11. experiment station wt iwi re | Those issued today under date | of October 2 are for the follow- ing itemized units: Contract D to consist construction of approx of the mately 12,- 735 feet of complete bridge deck on the railway bridge known as “Knights Key Bridge’ and “Pigeon Key Bridge.” Contract E to consist of the construction of approximately 13,- 690 feet of complete bri on the existing railroad structure known as “Moser Channel Bridge.” The swing span is not included, Contract F to consist of the construction of approximately 15,- 543 2eet of complete bridge deck on the existing railroad bridges i existing Johnson’s First Race Seen j | So far there have been but} ithree hunting licensés purchased ‘from the office of County Judge; | Reymond Lord, it was said by the ‘judge th's morning. procedure to be followed. Those who have been issued There are to be a number of im- sonville on October 12 and it was DMD D DOOD #« voted that Mrs. Wm. R. Warren NEW = Y and Mrs. Robert Spottswood at- ze dec! BRITISH INSTRUCTORS ARE OFTEN CALLED UPON IN VARIOUS CAPACITIES end this meeting to become ther- oughly familiar with the course of (My Anseciatre Pree) Harbor Bridge.” THORSHAVN. Norway Contract G grading and rock ed paving, approximately in length, along the ight-of-way between d Big Pine Key with connections to the existing’ pavements at each end, Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of 5 per cent of the Oct. 2 uthcrities here are discux ther | A medical survey showed a measles wave sweeps the Face time: The meeting was marked with’ islands only at long imterwal: be rarnestness and enthusiasm, and when it does come it is excessive apple are closely related plants.! barn and think things out for my-| secretary of the garden show, or- it was the opinion of those pres- 71s aie diiiemeecinlibatienes base bid as a guarantee that the; The fruits grow on bushes orjself.” At 14 he was managing) ganizing outdoor sports, serving on ent that it will be productive of a ea aaa as bidder, if awarded the contract,]:™a!l trees. The pulp of these) his father’s herds, although there|the women’s institute committee, j number of ideas which wil! be of ?™ a will within 10 consecutive calen-{fruits is rich, but strong-flavored. | were older brothers. Some of his! helping a woman farmer, helping great benefit to the city end its populace fails to build w dar days after the award of the} Maypops, of “passion fruit,” “behind the barn” thinking led|choose wallpaper and curtains, people, if they are approved. { munity. contract enter a written contract/4te¢ well known t» many rural him for a time to take a keen in-; dusting cobwebs from the beams Among those who cttended* with the Overseas Road and Toll| children who have eaten and rel-) terest in “Coin” Harvey's mone-! of an old woman’s shop, and play- Bridge District in accordance with! ished them. any = Now officials are considermg 2 . jwere: The mayor, Braxton B.J_ scene: A eu'tivated species| tary theories. He also built up a'ing the organ in church and at! Lighthouse Tender Ivy, flag-| Warren, Attorney Arthur Gomez, | “em *f a*tf es the accepted bid and a con-|of this plan‘, whici has beautiful reputation as an economical city,! concerts when the organist fails|ship of the fleet in the seventh Wm. R. Porter, Norberg Thomp-|* ‘© "esses patients peas tract surety bond satisfactory to| Skewy flowers, is now used in the} county and state, administrator}to turn up. district, is moored at her berth at}£on Carl Bervaldi, Mrs, Wm. R.|2"d year out, thus hoping te stecid the Overseas Road and Toll|™avufacture of a soft drink, and set up a stout party organ-| jthe dock while members of the; Warren. Mts. Robert Spottswood, the people from severe euthrenies Bridge District and the Federa}| The common prickly-pear cactus} jzation during his three terms as’ engine room force are cleaning|C. G Hicks, Frank 0. Roberts, such as caused several ‘fatalllt Emergency Administration of Pub-\ Produces large juicy fruits. The | governor. the boilers. ‘This is done four; Frahk Delaney. Jim Roberts, Mel-' on the islands this winter lie Works equal to 100 per centpPecies _ is well-protected with; Johnson’s slogan, as, told to the {times each yeax. | vin Russell, Clarence Pierce, C. N. of the contract price. spines and minute, sharp hairs. If; New York Herald-Tribune, COMING 10 PORT Tender Poppy is pursuing ac- Recio, B. ‘D.' Trevor, D'rector There will be available not}the hairs are removed carefully |«Haman rights must come f : tivities in Charlotte Harbor and, Reck. B. Curty Moreno, Homer more than $1,382,000 for con-|/"0m the fruit, the purple pulp 1S! Labor must be helped to help it- —_— {other points on the west coast.| Herrick, Bernard Waite. struction purp on these four] edible. self. Capital must put its house; The vessel went to South c= ROYALTY R oe contracts. The successful bidder| Several tropical vine-like cacti | in order.” | ‘Grande, got the barge which was = Steamship Ozark, of the Clyde- will be required to carry, at his}i@ the southern part of the state} Ross could go with him on eat eee Gricaak| left there on the last trip and un- own expense, Workmen’s Com-| ea? large edible red fruits with | philosophy but would never allow] ‘!S e ae “| loaded material at Egmont Key. | pensation Insurance, Public Li-| White pulp. himself to be drawn out into the (2 route to Misrai and Jackson Tender Poinciana which was at PLANS BIGGEST PEACETIME ability and Property Damage In- surance, all subject to the ap- proval of the Overseas Road and Toll Bridge District and the PWA. In addition to these plants,| deep water of such social sub- there are the common blackber-' jac¢s as Johnson discusses. ries, blueberries, dewberries, wild Both/Havs ToughiFous plums and persimmons. Jolason, nti “A knowledge of these and oth-| sides bei sss aed j ville. t joi company, is scheduled to ar. Tanker Alabama, of the Texas s rive in port tomorrow morning campaign from Port Arthur, Texas, with; ‘ Port Everglades, is installing new! _; lights, installing new light struec- !tures and changing beacon; along GLASGOW IS FOUND To MEET the introcoastal waterway. REQUIREMENTS OF NEW PLAYGROUND APPROPRIATION IN NA- TION’S HISTORY audience of French speaking PeO-! 26,000 barrels of fuel oil for the’ ple, spoke to them in French.'tanks at the Porter Dock com- That would be beyond Ross but! pany, the Idaho governor ean mix with! Pee SCE Es an kt an Resolution Wonderful, er edible plants would equip a} person to subsist for a while in} Florida’s woods,” West said. H (By Associated Prea=) WASHINGTON, Oct. 2—Ac- {cording to figures compiled. it = wos {a farm community, wear cowboy, us (My Asnociaved Preaxt | shown that Congress at its last Has No Formal Training {‘‘chaps” (leather pants) without - 2! GLASGOW, Gattend. Oct. 2.—!session voted the biggest peace G==% But Works As Engineer looking like a dude rancher, sat Thinks Texas Governor, oxiahoma’s farm mortgage debt! Fast becoming a new playground | time appropriation im the nation's ae tell an audience in reasonably was $50,000,000 less last year!of European royalty, Scotland has | histery—$940,662.549—fer army (By Associated Press) ; than in 1930, Hugh Harrell, presi-ihad another crowned guest in the and navy. ‘AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2.—A’ dent of the Federal Land Bank of person of Bulgaria’s ruler and No.! Among major authorimations resolution is a “wonderful thing”: Wichita, Kas., says. l-railroad fan, King Boris. jwere: $88,310,000 for building Contractors and all sub-con- tractors shall pay labor not less than the prevailing wage rates for the locality. Such rates have been determined by the Overseas Road and Toll Bridge District and approved by the State Director of the WPA, in Florida. | ! i | Oklahoma Mortgage Debt ROYAL BLOOD Drops Over Five Years a aby (By Associated Press) WICHITA, Kas., Oct. i : | i 1 {By Associated Presa? 4 PETERSBURG, Va., Oct. 2.—/} Mrs. West Holden, a housewife without formal] training, is soper-| visor and assistant landscape en- gineer of a WPA’ project here| which is employing 30 women re- ioe workers in converting 1,500 {acres into a bird sanctuary, | Mrs. Holden, whose interest in i wildlife and horticulture began in {garden clubs, learned her new profession as she worked and now has taught her corps of workers to. distinguish the more than 40 varieties of birds that have been attracted to the sanctuary. IF YOU INTEND WORKING ON THE BRIDGE PROJECT-- You'll need a good USED CAR for going to and from work. We have a number of GOOD USED CARS Priced to sell! Buy now be- fore prices go up NAVARRO’S, Inc. grammatical English how to; keep state experfses down. i The contrast in candidates ex-/ emplifies to a degree the vast, in the opinion of Gov. James any The farm mortgage debt of thw, While Britain’s own King Ed-|the navy toward treaty strength: diversity.of mind and background red. . _.. . , | State for 1930 was given by thejward VIII went on a holiday/ $26,715,660 for new naval air- which seeks to enter the nation’s; “When people are dissatisfied, ty gs department of sericulture{craisgin the Mediterranean, King | craft; $21,000,000 for ship arms lawmaking ranks. Industrial Mas-| let them gather in convention and‘ gs $214,030,000. Boris passed his “vaction” at thej ment; $20,000,000 to imcrease e=- sachusetts contrasted with fron-jpass a resolution. they will feel! ASS ae ees lovely home among the Perthshire | listed strength of the army from tier Idaho, six generation culture better,” is one of the governor's! SLEEPS IN YARD heather of Sir Alexander Kay} 118,750 men te 165,000 men and against the rusticity of much of: observations, a Se Muir. whose wife was formerly|the navy from 82,508 men te 95.- Idaho. Even the governor feels the) DETROIT.—Sleeping in his; first secretary to the Bulgarian|@00 men; $45,383,000 for army ‘But the candidates have at least resolution urge at times, he ad- back yard to keep cool. Earl F.|Legation in Washington, D. C. aviation. this in common: to be elected, mitted. ! Brown, of this city, was run over} Among others of royal blood In addition, a system of army, they must overcome a pair of op-| He eases the feeling by telling, by an automobile driven by his;who like Scottish holidays are|air bases of onspecified ponents formidably supported by/his secretaries about it, which, he, son, who did not see him. Brown}Queen Wilhelmina of Holland and|gird Americas’ | their constituents from away, pointed out, “serves the same, suffered fractures of several ribs Princess Ena, who have been here] $38.000,000 naval | back. * purpose.” | when the car passed over him. twice. Program, were WHEN LISTENING IN ON THE WORLD'S SERIES, BE SURE YOU REFRESH YOURSELF OCCASIONALLY WITH AN