The Key West Citizen Newspaper, September 28, 1937, Page 1

Associated Press Day Wire Service. For 57 Years Devoted to the Best Interests of Key We VOLUME LVIII. No 230. st Che Kry KEY WEST, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1937. Sponge Sale Receipts Near Four Hundred Dollar Mark Fourteen Lots, Consisting Of One Hundred’ And Ninety - Three Bunches, Sold Yesterday Offerings of sponge catches placed on the Municipal pier yes- md RAILWAYS President Roosevelt recently: re- iterated the belief that the - rail- ways should not be nationalized except as @ last resort, but re- peated his former belief. that they should be consolidated. His po- {sition was stated in response to a question brought up at a press conference because of the recent nationalization of the French railroads, : THREATS TO PEACE IN THE FAR EAST U. S. PLEASES JAPAN | THE SPANISH WAR FIGHTING MAY SPREAD HULL EXPLAINS POLICY PRAISES WORLD TRADE | WAR NO SOLUTION IFERRY HENRY FLAGLER LEFT THIS MORNING VESSEL, IN TOW OF TUG ; se The WPA is preparing to face WARBLER, WILL BE TAKEN |its fourth winter as the major Britain, France, Russia and small- er allies against Germany, Italy and probably Jap: might well wreck modern ei' ation in those ecuntries and even if the United States mangaed to stand on the sidelines, the dislocation of peace- ful processes would create grave problems here. Readers are probably familiar with the general theme of the foreign policies of this country, as relief agency of the nation but FROM HERE TO PORT EVER-| with the expectation of providing GLADES a livelihood for not more than 1,500,000 persons at a cost of $1,500,000,000. This contrasts terday numbered 14 lots, six of which were yellow and eight of wool, none of which many bunches, contained This morning at 10 o’clock the {Ferry Henry M. Flagler of the Florida East Coast Railway Ferry persons in the fiscal year 1936-87 at a cost of approximately $2,- Largest offering of il spo oe 500,000,000, with the employment of 2,500,000! lenunciated by Secretary of State {Cordell Hull. He has recently stated the general principles upon which the peaceful progress of the world depends. They were set ~~ {transmitted to the League of Na- threatening condition contronsing | with the general approval {world peace. Fighting in the Far 2 East and in Spain creates piece pity powers, However, tt re By HUGO SIMS (Special Washington Correspond- ent of The Citizen) The people of the United States cannot fail to be interested in the =gs : Key West, Florida, has the most equable climate in the country; with an average range of only 14° Fahrenheit PRICE FIVE CENTS Loox Road From Mainland To __ » WA sHINGION Key West Termed “World's Greatest Overseas Highway” Carl Soule Gives Address At Boy Scouts’ Meeting Appreciation by members ofjof life saving and the application Boy Scout Troop No. 5 was mani-| of Pay Aid, as ee in the} “Building the World’s Greatest i . . medica! department of the navy. % 2 ; fested last night at their regular Joe Austin Pierce and Donald} Overseas Highway” is the caption Descriptive And Illustra- tive Article Carried In Official Journal Of Road Department contained 45 bunches and brought $162.70. The next largest con- tained’ 35 ‘bunches ‘and the buy- er’s figures for the purchase price-wae $131.78, ‘peri's because of the general situ- [mained for Portugal to reply with; meeting when it was announced Lowe were received into the mem- ‘Company, left her berth at the tailread slip in tow-of the Wreck- ing Tug Warbler. For more than two years the In the largest individual offer- ferry has remained at her herth,; TRADE The prospects for a_ trade agreement between the United States and Great Britain seemed brighter when Anthony Eden, British Foreign Secretary, decliar- lation in the world. The unde-{ elared wars may spread through! ja decision by other powers to take action. Whether the United; States can remain at peace if} either battlefront becomes gen-| ing of yellow there were 36 bunches and the price paid was $27.17, while the next in size con- tained 25 bunches and_ brought $11.70. Total of the 14 lots were’ 193 bunches and the sale price for all Was $395.12, EMMETT WALDEN COMES TO CITY ASSIGNED TO DUTY AS PRIN: CIPAL OF DIVISION: STREET SCHOOL _ Emmett F. Walden, of Holt, wo Pla, was at atival over the Kigh- ‘way last evening and this. morn; ing reported to Melvin E. Rus- sell, Monroe county superinten- dent of public instruction for duty as principal of Division street public school. ‘For the past several years this school and the Harris school have been under the supervision and direction. of Principal W. C. Dun- ean, and this situation was made Necessary by lack of funds, which made it obligatory to reduce the personnel and place the two schools under the supervision of one principal. Last year the outlook had im- proved to some extent and this year shows another imorove- ment, said Superintendent Rus- sell. The present ‘condition is such as to warrant the assignment of a principal for Division Street school and Mr. Walden was select- ed. With his assignment as _princi- pal of the school, ‘Prinefpal Dun- ean will remain ‘at ‘the | Harris there having been no call for her ed, “An agreement on a most-jeral is very much to be doubted. a biting analysis, terming the proposals idealistic and pointing to difficulties which arise when one passes from “the field of in- tentions” into concrete problems. The Lisbon government insisted that if there exists a danger of jservices since the hurricane of 1985 destroyed the Oversea Rail- road, and made it necessary for ferry activities to be discontinued from Key West. tI is understood that the Warb- ler will tow the Flagler t» Port Everglades where she is to be laid up indefinitely, or until such time as it is possible to sell the ship. favored-nation basis between Brit- jain and the United States” would be “one of the most effective steps we could take, not only in our own, interest but in those of the world.” Reaction in interna- !tional circles was almost such a development would open up world trade on the widest basis which has been practical imme-! diate, with the general belief that! war, it is useless to talk disarma- ; . ae |ments, that grave injustices exist In ei Is to, the ei ast, tl e, without peaceful methods of ad- sechiprne ee en Be ap and et nations bye ple of the Unite es 18; must defend their economy from with China, as that struggling na-' others by the use of ples tion makes a desperate, if hercic,' weapons will do so regardless of effort to stem the tide of “solemn engagements” to the con- jthe powerful Japanese military jtrary. While the note was from and naval attack. That this Gov-| Portugal, the reply was generally fernment is ready to do almost! considered to have been instigat- i that Carl Soule would instruct the boys in First Aid work. The meeting was held, as usual, in the rooms at Wesley Communi- ty House, J. J. Trevor, chairman of the troop committee, introduc- ing Mr. Soule, who made a very interesting address during which he offered his services as instruc- tor in First Aid work. Troop members immediately gave evidence of their apprevia- tion as they realize that Mr. Soule was before hig retirement from the United States Navy a pharmacist’s mate, and able in every way to impart the training necessary to becoming a profi- brship ranks of this progressive troop which, it is said, is rapidly growing in strength and bids fair to become one of large size and jexceptionally efficient personnel. | of an articleyiillustrated, in the | last issue of Florida Public Works, | offieialjournal of the Florida | Staté-Réed -Dopactmvat and the Reinstatements are becoming a} Association of «County. Commis- chief} {regular thing at the meetings. Pre- viously several members who had | apparently lost interest in troop activities petitioned for reinstate- ‘ment and last night John J. Ro- !mero and Hubert Dion were re- tenrelted on the membership list. Next Saturday the diamondball team will meet for practice and prepare for a game which will be played the following Wednesday. During an intermission the janything to avoid a clash with Ja- }pna is apparent. While the Neu- trality Act has not been applied CONTACT las this is written, the order pre- ‘The visit of Sir Frederick Phil-| venting government-owned ships! as officer in the British Treas-|¢:om transporting war materials’ ury, is said to be for the purpose to China. the frantic effort to| lof strengthening the tripartite! move our nationals out of danger,| In January 1915 -the Flagler, monetary agreement* between! ang the flight of our diplomatic! came down into the water and in Great Britain, France and the staff out of Nanking in the face the same month was delivered to United States by a series of per-|o¢ Japanese warnings of an im- Key West and at once went in}sonal visits between officials of|pending serial devastation of the service between this city and,the three countries, One problem Chinese capital, point a course Cuba. «Later on two other ferries'which maybe discussed _is the the Estrada Palma and Joseph. R.| United States by ‘p series of -per-: Parrott, “were constructed ‘and sonal visits between officials of went into service between bac eer three countries. One problem port and Havana. which may be discussed is the Times were good, especially dur-| London Silver agreement of 1933, ing the world war, when all three which expires this year. Under it ferries were in active service.'silver from British India is kept} These moves on the part of During the heavy pineapple ship-| off the world market and the/this government have pleased the ping seasons there were times United States Treasury is very | Japanese because they apparently when the use of the three vessels anxious that this be continued. | recognize the Japanese doctrine | | ‘The Flagler was the first of the, vessels ordered by the Florida East Coast Railway after the de- cision was announced that the ferry system was to be started between Key West and Havana, Cuba. for years, | pnient ‘of all rights “in “tie “Far East unless, at a later date, the United States decides to risk Japanese displeasure by taking a} more positive stand. mense shipments of fruit from ited, which is very important to) They have disappointed the Chi-| . consider them favorable to refrigerator cars and sent to its silver purchasing plan. to Japan, a nation engaged in vio- points in the states for distribu: | latig intevnational treaties and | CITIES ; } Astudy of American cities,| ples upon which other nations in- J D PETERSON ;made by the National Resources sist that world peace must be a ie : |nicipalities as the “neglected step-| United States begins to develop LEAVES ON TRE): of State and Federallin China, where the danger is |pointed out that forty-five per-jsome third power will eventually| ‘cent of ‘the population—55,000,-|take part. Such a development politan areas of 100,000 or over.)rope might easily become a gen- VESSEL EN ROUTE TO {pes sub-committee, in charge of | eral war. TORTUGAS was required to transport the im-! Moreover, silver exports are lim-jof supremacy and superior rights. Havana to Key West for transfer this country in the operation of ‘nese who tion. wantonly disregarding the princi- ‘Committee, calls attention to mu-| based. Some ill-feeling toward the |Governments for years,” andjthat if the fighting is prolonged,; WENT OUT ON COAST GUARD 000 people—live in the 96 metro-| because of the situation in Eu- 'the study, recommended a com-! prehensive re-orientation of cities! The European threat still re- to other ' governmental entitles} volves around the war in Spain. re- jphe within the next two which ultimately means abandon- ¢ ed in Berlin and Rome. In the midst of this confusion, Seeretary Hull, in a_ series of speeches last week, again empha- sized the cardinal points of the foreign policy of this country. Mr. Hull’s position is that Europe faces an economic or military catastro- years unless economic readjustments are made. He believes that the way to lies simply in removing ex- trade barriers and restor- ing normal ‘processes Of interna- tional commerce. He decried the nationalism which intensifies and perpetuates “the absurdities of 1929,” whea the nations of the world found themselves with bur- densome surpluses and idle pro- ductive capacities, cut off from natural markets. Three-fourths of the politica! difficulties, in his opinion, have their origin in eco- nomic causes and trade barriers. He did not expect a general Eu- ropean war for at least two years and perhaps never, and he did not think this country would be in- ‘volved in hostilities. In b's address on world trade, the Secretary of State looked to world trade as a supvlement to domestic commerce to raise the standard of living throughout the world to a level ‘which will dis- courage recurrent preaching and acceptance o* campaigns of im- perialistic agrression.” He linked the “uneven and uncertain recov- ery” with war preparedness and artificial stimulants, producing a cient administrator of First Aid in its many forms. It was pointed out by the new game of “Stealing the Bacon” was} played, after which the troop meeting was adjourned with reci- instructor that it is his intention|tation of the Pledge of Allegi- to visit the troop at regular in-'ance and benediction by the tervals and give demonstrations seoutmaster. j Coral Gables Manager Of Light Company Arrives, TAXES ARE PAID !manager of the Florida Power! VERY LITTLE INTEREST Is, morning to check up on the fran- MANIFESTED IN CoM. _|chise for an electric light plant ING ELECTION | whieh was granted to Alonzo , | Cothron at Lower Matecumbe, | With the franchise grant a Nothing seems to awaken the ' resolution was adopted which ean- enthusiasm of the possible voters' celled certain portions of the in the city election of November | franchise-which was previously 9, said Tax Collector Frank H.} granted and is held by the Flor- Ladd today to The Citizen. lida Light Company, Mr. Puller| In previous years there were said, and the purpose of his visit many poll taxes paid at this time|i8 to check up on the Cothron before election, but records in, Tt and make comparisons. the tax collectors office this | morning show that only 26 voters STR. COLORADO have secured the necessary paper. | Whether the apparent lack of; Coral Gables and Light Company, was an ar- riva] on the plane from Miami this} thas of Florida.’ The article reads: “The long and narrow road from the mainiand of Florida to [ey West, formerly a single track railroad, is being made into a two- Hane vehicular highway through jan allotment of $3,600,000 from \the Public Works Administration. “The Overseas Highway is scheduled for completion early in 1938.” One of the pictures illustrating the story shows workmen remov- ing rails and ties from the storm torn bridge between Lower Mate- cumbe and Grassy Key to make way for the hi The other picture shows Long Key Bridge, seven miles ong. The bridge is one of the several which spanned the water gaps be- twe Kerm — ir es the highway will be the longest continuous overseas highway in the world, with bridges and viaducts span- ning miles of strong ocean cur- jrents and lagoons and roadways crossing several Keys.” TEDDY BRADLEY GIVEN HEARING AFTER HEARING TESTIMONY PEACE JUSTICE Dis. MISSES CASE Teddy Bradley, arrested yes terday on a warrant charging her with assault and battery on the person of Ruby del Pino, was ar- raigned yesterday .afterngon in the court. af Peace Justice,..bn- rique Esquinaldo for preliminary COMES TO PORT sor 8nd that a Federal credit agency| Germany and Italy, through % te! i: . . serome: Ds Peterspni supervisors stacked to all elties in pe-| sponsible spokesmen, have of the Fifth WPA Area, who ar- dangerous economic unsoundness. ‘ | plain-|The nationalism which promotes interest on the part of candi- ' CAPT. SHARPLEY Captain E. A. Sharpley, of the local Bar Pilots’ Association, was @ passenger leaving today on the} *ible he would make the trip to Monu- ment and note the progress of the Wrecking Tag Warbler, which had in tow the F. E. C. Ferry Henry M. Flagler, enroute to Port Ever- giades, Upon arrival at the port the captain will return to Miami where he will be given treatment by a specialist for his eyes, and then come home by bus of the Florida Motor Lines, Coast Gua rived this week to gO over the} with Project Supervisor B. Curry Mo- reno, left this morning on a Coast} Monroe county situation | Guard vessel for Tortugas. Earlier in the week Mr. Peter- son said if he could make it pos- ; Fort Jefferson National | work of rehabilitation going there. The trip was arranged through Custodian Phillip Puderer, who was up from the monument week and when he left this morn- ing Mr. Peterson was his com- *panion, on rd Cutter Mojave this riods of economic distress when they feel the relief problem most \acutely. UNEMPLOYMENT | A survey of unemployment in a city, regarded as typical as a cen- | ter of industry, trade and agricul- jture, is reported through the }Chamber of Commerce of the | United States, whose president, ; George H. Davis, expresses the view that the problem cannot be solved by the absorption of the ; unemployed in industry. He con- jtends that one-half or more of jthose now on relief are unem- | ployable, were not employed when industrial activity was at its peak in 1928-'29, and could not be em- jployed if now. The study only fifty-six percent {working during the boom yeats jover seventy years of age. While jthe sampling was smal!, it is the! jobs were available; indicated that} were! and that seventeen percent were | | declared an intention to economic isolation has increased |General Franco and to do what is/the jlls it was intended to cure. necessary to overthrow the Ma-lre advocated international trade drid government, All of these/ agreements to mitigate discrimi- declarations are based on a fight) nations and to furnish a sounder vagainst the spread of Commun-!pbasis for international relations ism—the same explanation given/py unshack'ing trade and afford- jby Japan for her campaign in} ing access to raw materials. The , China. That the Spanish imbrog-| cornerstone of his policy is the ap- jlio may involve other nations is! proval of equal treatment in lieu japparent from recent events. of the practice of discriminations which has created the fear of The sudden campaign of U-boat j war. attacks in the Mediterranean, de- eal nounced as piracy by Great Brit-| Contincing along this theme, ain, Franee and other powers, re-| Mr. Hull told the American -Le- sulted in a surprising show of) rion that the hopes of the Armis- strength and spirit by the two de-|tice have not been realized. In- mocracies, After a hastily called/stead of a rising standard of liv- jmeeting, they rushed warships;ing, a libera’ization of legislation, into that inland sea regardless of|an increasing flow of trade, a | Italy's refusal to participate and} growth in mutual confidence and the open displeasure of Mussolini. jan abiding respect for the pledged Orders were issued to these war-/ word, we see the standard of liv- ships to attack the mysterious|ing being lowered in many sec- submarines and, subsequently,|tions of the world, democracies the instructions were broadened Berths At Submarine Base jopinton of Mr. Davis that it shows’ ; to inelude surface ships and air- ithe necessity for a broader sur- planes. Im this instance, peace United States Coast Guard Cut-]coast of Florida, to render assist. vey. ;depended upon the Italian reac- ter Mojave, under command of Commander C. H. Abel, arrived in Port this morning, berthed at one ef the piers in the submarine base nd expects to remain until to- Morrow morning. Object of the visit was to re- to the naval station a pamp h was borrowed several days when the vessel came in to while enroute to the west MI) ance te the Power Boat Semiram-) is, engaged in the fruit trade, and reported in a sinking condition. The water was gaining in the} hold of the Semiramis and the| Effective immediately, drill for opments im this area are doubtful! Mojave was advised by the, Battery E, 265th C. A, FNG.!but the pessibility of a show- Nemesis, which was convoying the! will be held on Friday nights in-j/down exists. This means a war in} sinking vessel, of the necessity of stead of Tuesday nights. | Europe. jthe Mojave bringing « powerful! WM. C. HARRIS, | jtion, which may have been tem- ATTENTION, jpered by the disinclination of NATIONAL GUARDSMEN ‘ pump for the work of relieving! Captain, C. A.C, NG. Com- : ithe Semiramis. manding. sept27-28-30, 1937|pean war, which would pit Great} being supplanted by other types of governments, trade being sti- fled, fears and suspicions ram- pant gnd Solemn promises of the nations being torn into shreds. As a contribution to the intel- ing the extremes of utter isola- tion and a nationalism which would draw us into the rivalries and disputes of other nations. He related that this country had done (Continued on Page Four) onerated the charge and fiad¢ on him to dismiss dates, practically all of whom have not announced publicly, has anything to do with the attitude jof the voters can not be explain- ‘ed, but this apathy seems to be; ing and berthed at the Mallory) STENOG LEAVES $1,265,858 prevalent and there is not much! deck. The vessel at once began activity on any one’s part, very)‘ discharge cargo. Rochester, N. Y¥.—Mrs. Alice nt, it was said. Three hours were consumed in K. Whitney Hutchinson, for 42 pa? |Telieving the vessel of freight! years secretary to George East- W W. DEMERITT jconsignments for Key West, aiman, president of the Eastman j . . | LEAVES FOR | part of which was a large ship- | Kodak Company, left an estate of | | Steamship Colorado, of the ' Clyde-Mallory Lines, arrived from) New York 2:30 o'clock this morn- A ace iment of potatoes for local deal-| $1,265,888 to her husband, ,ers. The ship sailed 5:30 o’clock! Charles F. Hutchinson. She died j for Tampa. in April of this year. Planning To Observe Fire Prevention Week ual observance{ cause of intelligent fire fighting jand fire prevention methcds. {out the Unite, Fire Chief} Fire prevention week starts {Here 6. Baker is planning to) October 3, next Sunday, and dur- companied by Henry B. Haskins, sented during fires and with the; civie organizations, women's clubs, LIGHTHOUSE SUPERINTEND- ENT GOES ON BRIEP INSPECTION TRIP William W. Demeritt, superin- tendent of lighthouses in this, the } Seventh, District, left over the| . Heralding the | highway this morning for a brief/of Fire Prev: Week through- inspection visit. in Miami. | He is expected to retarn to- | morrow evening and may be ac- iA) |L. Bakinson, chief of the assistant superintendent, and -R.'personnel go over the past work) jplans for the future. Mr. Hankinson is making ac, Fire Prevention Week, which | inspection of all aids in the dio-| marks, the anniversary of the trict and is being accompanied on'Grest Chicago Fire of {his trip by Mr. Haskins, who left|9, 1871, bas been Key West Sunday afternoon by joceved for many years. jplane for Miami and there took)vention experts declare : The repercussions from a Euro-|its part by encouraging disarma-|train t& join Mr. Hankinson in/servance of the week has i Tampe yesterday morning. BER THE PHONE NUMBER, 598, IF YOURE PAINTING OR BUILDING. DON'T WAIT TOO LATE—CALL SOUTH FLORIDA CONTR. & major factor in sdvancing industria! organizations and many re archi- of the department and outlineiother similar organizations iil | Hit‘er_to bring on a general test/ligent solution of the problem, he | tectural and structural divisions. : lof armed strength. Future devel-: advocates a middle course, avoid-/