The Key West Citizen Newspaper, November 5, 1936, Page 2

PAGE TWO The Key West Citizen xcept Sunday Ry BLISHING CO. INC, P, ARTMAN, President , Assistant Business Manager om The Citizen Building Corner Greene and Ann Streets Published Da THE CI 40E AL Only vaily Newspaper in Key West and Monroe c ‘ounty, Member of the Associated Press -ie Asséciated Press is exclusizely’ entitled to use repnbijcation of all news dispatches credited to it or net otherwise credited in this paper and also the locat news published here. SUBSCRIPTION RATES i i One Year . 3ix Months Yhree Months . One Month kly — ADVERTISING RATES known on application, MAL NOTICE i ards of thanks, resolutions of s, €tc., Will be charged for at es from which e 5 cents a line. um and invites discus- anc ts of local or general { but it will not publish anonymous communi- cations. THE KEY WEST CITIZEN WILL always seek the truth and print it wiinout tear and without favor; never be B atraid to attack wrong or to applaud right; aiways fight for pro; ever be the. or- gan or the vvouthseeents person, clique, faction or class; always do its utmost for the public welfare; never tolerate corruption or injustice; denounce yice and praise virtue;,g4) commend good done>by individual or organ- ization; toierant of others’ rights, views and opinions; print oniy news that will elevate and not contaminate the reader; never com promise with principle. Few workers have any idea they are overpaid, For Sale—The Literary Digest, no reasonable offer refused. Human beings, with _ intelligence rarely agree upon vital questions, The government has a world of data concerning foreign trade—but no trade. What some folks don’t know about driving would fill a book—also a hospital. So long as your money holds out you will have plenty of friends to help you spend it. sunkist oranges, and peaches.—Sara- California has Florida has Cone-kissed sota Herald. rebels at Mrs. Ernest Hemingway i the news with her husband for —0O. O. McInt Every newspaper in the country urged the people to go to the polls and vote and, by golly, they did. We are as wisé as our sinh only if We acquire and possess ourgelyég of experience and that’ of ouy times, * 2 Se w Unless a person is absolute cerary, winning an argument is” ‘sor times more satisfactory than retaining a customer, Spurgeon, the famed English preach- er, once remarked that some ministers would make good martyrs; they were so dry that they would burn well. If you are pacifically-minded, express yourself so vehemently for a peaceful set-| tlement of all conflicts that governments will not dare resort to arms. Do your part. The most follish argument slot ma- chine operators advanced during the re- cent election is that the machines will be operated illegally if voted out. They can- not operate illegally unless the palms of officials are greased, and public opinion can put a stop to that pronto. The democratic landslide has_ in- jeeted fear into the hearts of the Republi- cans of Florida by reason of their failure to poll 30 per cent of the total vote for any | undidates, which is a requirement to maintain its right to be recognized as a legal political group. It’s no fun to be classed with the socialists and a munists. ! perate. “DONT’S” FOR WRITERS Most advice to writers consists of long lists of “don’ts.” And if you ask us, if we were really giving advice we would | embody it in one big “don’t.” It would be: Don’t pay too much attention to lists of “don'ts.” Obviously, a writer should have a working knowledge of the language, .in-: cluding familiarity with the rules of syn- tax, and at least a nodding acquaintance with rhetoric, and some other phases of, the phrase-making art, the names of which have for the moment escaped us. The beginner should , stick rather closely to the rules, at least until he learns how to break them effectively. Adher- ence io a severe style is a safe course until one really has something to say. Then, if | ever such a thing happens, it is a good idea | | i to say it in the most direct and forceful manner possible, even though a rule or two gets smashed in the process, On the other hand, rules should not be broken merely for the sake of hearing their bones crack. If the thought can be eonveyed attractively and effectively by a strict, observance of all the niceties, well ‘and good. But some writers appear to be more concerned with displaying their ’*knowledge of the rules than they are with expressing the alleged idea they have in mind. Consequently their productions have about as much animation and warmth as the text of a chattel mortgage. Language is primarily designed for the expression of thought, or the conceal- ment thereof. In either case, rules are a means and not the end. The important thing is to make plain what you are driv- ing at, as well as that at which you are driving. IS A POTATO A NUT? Sir Hari Singh, the maharajah of Kashmir, although conforming for policy’s sake to many of his native Hindu customs, appears to be not only intolerant of much of the superstition of India, but to have a keen and practical sense of humor. A writer tells of Sir Hari’s fast, per- formed in deference to Hindu custom, after the death of his uncle and predeces- sor. His fast was in connection with the prescribed period of 138 days of mourning and penitence, which required that each evening he should walk barefoot to the funeral pyre of his uncle and there sleep on the ground. No food was to be taken except nuts, eaten only after sunset or be- fore sunrise, After a few days on this scanty and monotonous diet Sir Hari became Then he had an inspiration, Call- ing a council of priests, he asked if the potato was not a nut. The priests, being diplomatic in their consideration of the suggestion of the new ruler, after some hesitation and grave deliberation solemn: ly decided that the potato was really a nut. So potatoes and sweet potatoes were added to the maharajah’s diet during the inder of the “fast.” “ he maharajah is “some potatoes” in :j his own country, but he is far from being a “nut.” LIBERTY AND CRIME In their efforts to find an explana- tion for the increasing prevalence of crime, many thoughtful persons have concluded that the tendency to burden the public with a growing multiplicity of laws may account for much of the lawlessness which now prevails. Before an international convention of police chiefs, one of the speakers said: “We can limit and harass human freedo: to such an extent that even the normally balanced individual feels that he’ iS *op- pressed and will seek unlawfw) means;of expressing his personality.” 90k ols 00 Through the operation. of ‘innumer- able laws and the activities of government agencies employed thereunder we are re- stricted, inspected, spied upon, investi- gated and caused many unnecessary an- noyances which are resented by a people who love freedom. If more attention were paid to ap- prehending and punishing real criminals, while allowing greater freedom from harassment to respectable citizens, we should doubtless have a more law-abiding and happier citizenship. des- ; TRE KEY WEST CITIZEN Bd febsor , Collec; f thet war debts sine ivi The The first is willingn fr The nd is the Phy Abflity! of the mq ‘debtor ‘ govern- ments to set aside funds for the purpose in- stead of spend- ing the money on things de- sired or needed by their own people. The third obstacle is the conversion of foreign mon- ey into dollars. The only way by which large sums can be so converted or transferred is through the ordinary mechanism of international exchange. No foreign country has the right to coin or print our money. Gold might be sent, but no country has enough gold for this purpose, and if any coun- try were to send what gold it has, the foundation of its domestic banking and credit structure would be de- stroyed. The foreign government that plans to remit on its debt account must therefore use its domestic funds to buy drafts or bills of exchange pay- able in dollars. If such paper is avail- able, the transfer can be made. The final question raised by the trouble- some debt settlement issue therefore is, How do foreigners acquire con- trol of dollar accounts against which they are able to sell drafts or bills payable in dollars? The answer is that such accounts are created by the sale of goods here, or by performing services such shipping and insurance for our citi- zens. The machinery of international payments rests upon and is deter- mined by the international exchange of goods and services. A sale of wheat or cotton to a dealer in Liverpool gives the American exporter funds payable in sterling. Conversely, a sale of English cutlery or woolen cloth in this country gives the English ex- ster an accourit here payable in ‘lars. (Addcess questions to the author, care of this newspaper) You and You Nation’s Affairs Goods or Nothing ‘ HARLEY L. LUTZ. . cee yaa Finance, Princeton Univetsity The ‘first and most important use of these international credits is in payment for the goods afid services of other, countries. Fundamentaily, the foreign, goods that we buy pay for ‘our own products that are sold abroad, All foreign trade is essen- tially barter. No nation can continue to sel abroad without. buying from abroad, for the only way.by which foreigners can pay for their purchases is by selling their own goods and services. The reverse is equally true. No nation can buy abroad without selling something abroad in payment. For a time a country that is deter- mined to sell abroad without buying from abroad may do so by lending foreigners the means of purchasing its goods. Interest must be paid on such loans, and eventually the prin- cipal. Unless the lending country will admit foreign goods to pay for this debt service, default and repudiation are inevitable. Our heavy foreign loans during the Twenties were used to pay for our exports. Our restric- tion on imports has destroyed all chance of collecting either the inter- est or the principal of these private loans. Reduced to its essence, therefore, there is no way by which the foreign debts, whether public or private, can be paid except in the goods and ser- vices of other countries. Removal of this hurdle would go far toward less- ening the opposition of the debtor peoples to the taxation required. It | is, in fact, the only visible means of melting this resistance. Few people realize that the original | loan transactions were actually sales ot goods rather than advances of cash. The agents of the allied governments negotiated loans with the Treasury, but they spent the funds in this coun- try, and the American people were thereby enabled to sell huge amounts | of munitions and foodstuffs at excel- lent prices. These agents did not take the money and spend it elsewhere Literally, our loans went abroad ip th form of goods. It is fitting that ree payment should take a similar form | In this there is more than the mere serving of poetic justice. Unless we are willing to accept payment # goods, we shall get nothing. 1 aaa TODAY’S ‘Temperatures* Highest Lowest Mean = 80 Normal Mean .. 76 Raintatt- 1 Yesterday’s Precipitation .55 Ins. ' Normal P: itati -11 Ins. eriod ce | Sun rises .. . m.! Sun sets 3 . m. Moon rises ; Moon. sets... + | | Barometer 8 A. M. today: Sea level, 29.87. WEATHER FORECAST (Till 8 p. m., Friday) H Key West and Vicin ty: Mostly cloudy with occasional showers’ tonight and Fr moderate to; fresh northeast winds. and mod-' erate squal!s, 1 Florida: Mostly cloudy wth oc-! casional showers in extreme south | j Portion tonight and in south and east portions Friday. Jacksonville to Florida Straits: Fresh northeast winds oversouthi and moderate to fresh nertheast winds over north portion d overcast weather tonight and’ Fri- day with occasional rain, moder- ate squalls over south portion. East Gulf: Moderate northeast! ‘|winds, fresh over south and cen- tral portions and overcast weather | tonight and Friday with occasional rain and moderate squalls over) [south portion, 2 The Easiest Way For You To Pay For ‘A Home on'the principal and thé interest, etc. and thus, ever a given period ef years, pay off the entire -mortgage and have the house free of all debt. It’s very much like buying a it to yourself. . CONSULT US HOW YOU CAN BUILD;OR BUY A HOME OR REPAIR OR MODERNIZE ANY TYPE OF BUILDING ON INSURED \ war _ Most eastern sections, being heavy jund Raleigh, N. C., 4 Snow over Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance SITTTTITTTIOT SAE. WEATHER | WEATHER CONDITIONS Pressure has fallen from south- ern Florida southward over the; Caribbean Sea and from the cen- tral Rocky Mountain States south- westward over Ca‘ifornia; while the western high pressite area ha moved northeastward and is cr ed this morning over the, Ohio Valley. Rains have occurred dur- ing the last 24 hours throughout at Pittsburgh, Pa., inches, 1.3: 5, inches, and there has been fight tain or far northwestern dis- Colder weather has over- d the country east of the ssippi River, except central ; and southern Florida, and tem- peretures are 21 to 26 degrees be- low normal this morning on ti vest and middle Gulf coast, with light forst reported on the coast of Texas; while readings are some- what higher in the Plains States and upper Mississippi Valley. (G. S. KENNEDY, Official in Charge. } KEY WEST COLONIAL HOTEL In the Center of the Business and Theater District First Class—Fireproof— Sensible Rates Garage Elevator Popular Prices is t6 pay for it as ydu pay rent.-The logical way is to pay monthly, out of income; an ipstallment house and then renting WW Bank ot Key West Liked dike hd dd, de de de deeded panne [KEY WEST IN | DAYS GONE BY | Happenings Here Just 10 Years) Ago Today As Taken From | The Files Of Tne | | \ ' The Board of Public Works is making rapid progress on the city’s $35,000 street improve-! ;Ment program which was started ¢some time ago. Clerk of the | Board of Public Works is very en- | thusiastic over the excellent way ' this. street improvement program jis progressing and say that the jactivity will continue and be | maintained at the present rate juntil the program is completed. Only about one-fifth of the sum I set aside for the entire project has been used to date and there \is an ample residue to finish the entire series of projects. H Mrs. J. L. Bragassa, mother of jL. T. Bragassa, deputy collector {of customs arrived in Key West {irom her home in Pueblo, Colo- |rado, and will spend some time in i Key West visiting her son amd |iamily and their many iriends. | On her way to Key West Mis. | Bragassa stopped over in Chicago ;and visited at the home of her youngest daughter, Mrs. P. G. i Fuhrman. This is Mrs. Bragassa’s first visit te Key West in five years, and she compliments the !community highly on the improvements noted. Councilman P. M. Crews last night tendered his resignation as a member of city council. He said that owing to the pressure of business matters he felt that he was not in a position to serve the city further and requested that his resignation be accepted. and the resignation was accepted. An application for the position was entered by Robert H. Givens and upon being read was placec on file until the next regular meeting at which time considera- tion will be given the applica- tion. j the vote on the there was an omission m the vote Cc Curry. by Mr. Curry 9. the average he has generally ved. At the meeting of the county cCommisieners beid last mget ar- ragements were made fer se condilenng the reads and aruiges which were storm. nounced that*the highway bridges on the mainland ead the highway would be m gud condition by the time the Dede county end of the read & com nected with the Key Large lnk Editorial comment ty maintams a nice about the house and has a well regulated the court tower of building. A the city does oan fellow. Le The Hy Shy Ny class First Baptist Church held an Hal jowe'en party home of Fr: army barracks. Many old fashion many 5 Paul Huet} scape paipter was bop im Possessions of France m Ind@ comprise territory totaling 196 Amercass Beures square miles. No Itch Too Deep skin folds to cause of eczema, rash, worm and commen to use..Two sizes, ! FPIPZPAPLZAZALEPZLELLLAZLAZLAAZLALALAZL LAA 2 The Dade county portion of the road to the mainland will be completed the first of the year. This statement was made to The Citizen by P. L. Wilson today. YOUR DESTINY BY LE MAES A 1936 Reading to The Citieee Beaders by Spec Ae rangemeats for « Limited Tame anly TEN CENTS Cam and The great Black and Tan min- strel show which was staged last Thursday night by the members of Key West Temple 20 Pythian Sisters, will be repeated this eve- ning in the Garden Theater. Many changes have been made, new jokes will be found in the reper- tory and an entirely new second part has been arranged. In publishing the returns of SaaS Sa SS AIDA IADIIAD AAAS H ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES WHITE OR BLACK RUBBER COVERED ELECTRICAL WIRE No. 14 . le Per Ft No. 10 —— DOUBLE BUSHED ARMORED CABLE (BX) 250 Ft. Rolls 3%c Per Ft. Broken Rolls 4c 7” ” We also carry switches, switch plates, cleats, nail knobs, fuse plugs, and all oother wiring appliances. INCIDENTALS FOR THE HOME 5 GALLON GASOLINE CANS: Heavily galvanized with brass strainer in nozzle. FUNNELS: Galvanized with brass strainer. Just the thing for straining gasoline or kero- stand. Cap. 3 Cu. Ft. “Your Home Is Worthy Of The Best” White and Eliza Streets SOIT sai iTIi itil VIIa sia as. STEEL LAWN RAKES: A well made substantial rake for fine lawns; long handle and 32 spring steel] teeth. WHEELBARROWS: 20 gauge steel tray paint black. Mount- ed on hardwood handles and riser blocks. Steel wheels and EACH .. EACH Ch heade dedadadadidadadadadadadada dl AA dd dd ddd dd dddde diduiuduadadad TL hhh hd dh dad, €: