The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 28, 1941, Page 4

PAGE FOUR MEMORY OF es by Jeanne YESTERDAY: Taylor refuses to say why he thinks the ranch is worth $50,000. Constance seeks out Taylor’s son and discovers that he is Pedro. He knew her identity all along. Chapter Eight Shrewd Irishman | h betel their ride back only once did a strain appear, “What were those queer-look- ing cattle?” Constance asked, and pointed back to the sleek cows with black heads and haunches, a white band going evenly about their middle. “Dutch belted,” answered Peter. “What is their selling point?” pursued Constance. “Selling point?” echoed the puz- zled cattleman. “Oh, you mean their merit? They’re to the Dutch what the Holsteins are to the Danes; quantity milk-producers.” And then he checked himself, looked quickly at Constance and quickly away, and she pursued the subject no longer but tucked it into her memory for further con- sideration. Sunlight filtered through the willows, casting a dappled shade in the patio. The table between them, Constance and Pedro, for so he would always be to her, faced each other. Constance looked at him and found the romantic vaquero had disappeared and a shrewd black Irishman had taken his place. She was no longer a pretty girl to him, but an opponent, Constance, had she_ known it, held the advantage. Hair ruffled by the wind, grotesque overalls and outsized shirt, she looked like a guileless tomboy. To one who had never studied the portraits of the late Michael Mahoney, there was nothing in the blackfringed blue eyes to warn them to be- ware. “You said you couldn’t explain your desire to own El Cabrillo,” Constance began. “Why?” “How explain love to one who has never loved?” countered Tay- lor. “Assuming I don’t love this land,” deducted Constance. “We don’t neglect what we truly love,” retorted her opponent. “You Taylors are in charge of the land, If there is neglect, why lay it at the feet of the Cabrillos?” “Admitting father has been managing the ranch for sixteen years, have you, anyone of you, since the death of your father, ever tried to understand how handicapped we are? “Has any Cabrillo asked of the land? Have they ever taken any interest in anything exceptin, how_to get more money out o it? Have they ever suggested one penny be put back into the land or into the stock? “No land, business, or individ- ual can grow without replenish- , ‘ou wouldn’t understand the necessity of crossing strains to improve the stock. And you wouldn’t understand the necessity of improving stock to meet chang- ing market conditions, “When father, five years ago, aid a thousand dollars for Red iver Dan, a bull, your eastern agent accused him of experiment- ing at the cost of El Cabrillo and refused to allow the deduction. Father paid for him out of his own pocket because he knew it was necessary. “He’s done these things many times to keep life flowing through these acres and through the herds. He’s fought for this place as though it were his own. And it has been a losing fight.” “Then why does he want to buy it?” demanded Constance. “Men who know father’s abil- ity are willing to loan him money to put El Cabrillo on a good pay- ing basis. They can’t do that, and he. can’t ask them to, while the land remains in your hands. “We don’t know when you peo- ple may suddenly decide to sell to someone else. And you can’t mort- Gage this place as oy it re- mains in your hands, because it 4s homesteaded. You can’t even sell off a portion to raise money because you are bound by the stipulations in your father’s will. | So there you are.” ‘Cleverly Evasive’ ETER TAYLOR concluded, lighted a cigaret, and above the match twin flames were set in his dark eyes as they watched Constance; twin flames of deri- sion, “Satisfied?” he asked when she didn’t speak, | “No,” she answered promptly. | To the Taylor she had expected to meet out here, she could have asked the source of the fifty thou- sand he inte for the| purchase of E! Cab source of the money t had already ex- | pended on the place. She couldn't! ask that of this man any: | she could have allowed a Pedro was t for her. His she st: 0 was due at the “You knew someone was com-! SUCCESSFUL TESTS NEW YORK Suc @ method of low THE MOON ing and prepared for it. My re-/| ception was beautifully staged. 1) appreciate that. It gave me aj} taste of what_my Cabrillo fore- | fathers had. But those costumes | \phad been well aired, not a scent of mothballs lingered in them, nor in the draperies or bedding in my room, THE KEY WEST CITIZEN -: SOCIETY -:- Helen Pollock Sings At Concert ; Miss Helen Pollock, young Key West soprano, delighted, a large and responsive audience at the |Saint Paal’s Charch Social Much Enjoyed A gay and festive occasion was |the Social given Monday evening at the Parish Hall in honor of St. “You have been cicverly eva-|Casa Marina, where she. was the |Paul’s Day. sive. You are a shrewd man, Pe- | ter Taylor.” Taylor's head went back and | laugh rang out. “You're pretty | shrewd yourself, child.” | “You admit the ranch could be put on a good paying basis,” she went on, “How much would it} take?” “Have you some money to in- vest?” Taylor asked, lightly. “The ‘Charge it’ Cabrillos, with money?” echoed Constance, “No, but I might raise some.” Taylor stood up, and now there was vague pity in his eyes. “It would take too much, Michael,” he said, using the name so easily he wasn’t aware of it; using it so easily she was stung to a be- lief that he called her that secret- ly, as she called him Pedro, “Look at the time,” he said abruptly, “Meg will be in our hair. We dine at midday on the ranch and you're dining with us. “As for raising money... my father couldn’t do it without own- ing the land. You can’t without the right to use the land as se- curity. And so, that is that.” “That,” corrected Constance, laughing up at him, “is what you think.” | She went into her room for! Miss Pollock’s program fol-|ty on the anniversary of Jose | comb and powder before accom- | panying him, and the adoring Do- | lores followed her, | Constance touched the chrysan- | themums in their pottery bowls | and smiled across their bronze | heads to the maid. “It was lovely,| of you to give me this nice wel- | come. How did you arrange every- | thing so quickly?” | “Eeet was not queeck, sefiorita. | Two nights ago the Sehor Pedro, he come to us and say — ‘every- theeng must be thus and so, the | Sefiorita Conchita Cabrillo flies west to visit. Give to her the wel- come you would give a Cabrillo.’” Constance patted Dolores and | went out to join Taylor who was | puzzled at her sudden listlessness. Two nights ago, Constance was thinking. She had barely known herself that she was flying west. Telegram | NM EG was waiting for them. | Again Constance tucked her arm into the curve of the older woman’s and delighted her with a running fire of talk about the morning ride, until they reached | Meg’s room where Constance would change back to her street clothes. She turned then. “Meg,” she be- | gan earnestly, “I’m going to put my cards on the table. I need to know something and no one wil! help me. I think you will, but first | I want you to swear you will | never tell anyone, especially the Taylors, one word of what I am going to say. Swear?” Solemnly Meg Donahue crossed | herself and raised her hand. “Out | with it, pet,” she urged, softly. “It was in your eyes as you came up the hill, and a heavy cross for one so young.” Swiftly Constance told of her queer love for El Cabrillo, her in- ability to visit the rancho because she hadn’t the money; the desire of her family to sell and her sud- den decision to fly out and see if she could part with it. “And I'll be honest with you, Meg,” she assured her, “I wanted to learn why the Taylors wanted to buy; why they were offering that certain amount, and to see if they were being honest with us. “Now Meg, there were only two people who knew I was coming, my employer and his secre—” “Heaven preserve us,” broke in Meg, “and me thinkin’ a foine lady you were, with niver a thought for the toil of money and its worth. Well, well, a workin’ girl you are. Now what is it you | want to know, pet?” “Meg, I have to know who let the Taylors know I’ was coming, so I'll know who is trying to dou- ble-cross me at home.” “Well now pet, you can’t learn. It come in one of those there ani- | mositous telegrams. I'll get it, but mind you, niver a word of my showing you?” Solemnly Constance went through the ritual of secrecy, then hugged Meg’s arm, unaware she was cementing a stout friendship for years to come. Meg sailed out and back with a comical air of nonchalance, then drew a telegram out from under her apron and stood back while Constance read it. The wire, Constance thought, was all that Meg had called it in | Pollock was featured performer of the Sun- day evening concert. Her rich soprano is very sweet and pure, and her upper register is particu- larly pleasing. Every number sung by loudly because, in addition to her fine voice, she possesses a charming and vivacious personality which she uses to great effect. It is predicted that this young lady has an assured future if she con- tinues in the way she is now go- ing. Dave Carson and the Casa Ma- rina orchestra accompanied the singer, and during the program Albert Avayou, orchestra vocal- ist, gave a sympathetic render- ing of “Princessita” to his own |accompaniment. He also conclud: ed the program with “Ferry Boat Serenade”. lows: L’Amour Friml. Because, D’Hardelot. Amapola, Lacalle. Will You Remember? by Rom- berg. Heart That’s Free, Robyn, One Kiss, Romberg. Ley Memorial Group Meets Toujours L’Amour, Last evening the young adults of Ley Memorial Church fellow- ship group met in the church an- nex. Albert Carey, president, ducted the devotional — session, which was followed by the busi- ness meeting and social hour. Re- Miss |) applauded, | con-! The guests were greeted by |Father A. B. Dimmick, Mr. and |Mrs. James Roberts, Miss. Grace |Kemp, Mr .and Mrs. Milton Saw- yer, Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Shanna- an, Mrs. Emil Sweeting, Sam |Goldsmith and Charles R. Roberts. Mrs. Eva Warner, Miss Beatrice | Moreno, John Bennett and Sam Goldsmith gave several musical |selections and led the group sing- jing. Mrs. Emil Sweeting con- ‘ducted a query contest, the prizes |gonig to Mrs. Hugh Williams and Mrs. John Saywer. The door prize jwas won by Elsie Mora. There were about seventy per- sons in attendance on the enjoy- able occasion. Patriotic Program At Park Today A patriotic program was pre- !sented today at the Marti Monu- |ment in Bayview Park by San ‘Carlos school ¢hildren and facul- Marti’s birth. | Several acts were presented on |the occasion. Miss Benildes Re- jmond, principal, gave a talk out- jlining the life of this great Cuban patriot. | Mrs. Josefina Esquinaldo and | Miss Elba Esquinaldo conducted the program with great success. | Hymns and songs were sung by |the children, who placed flowers on the monument. Among those present | were Vice Consul Jose Perez, Dr. De LORENZO GOMEZ DIED LAST NIGHT |FUNERAL SERVICES TO BE CONDUCTED TOMORROW AFTERNOON Lorenzo Gomez, age 66, died at |his residence 1205 Division’ street lat 7:45 o'clock last night. Funeral services under the direction of |Pritchard Funeral Home will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock from the residence to St. |Mary’s Star of Sea Catholic Church, Father A. L. Maureau of- ficiating. Survivors are the wife, Mrs. 'Evangelina Gomez; two daugh- jters, Mrs, Stuart R. Bryan of Mt. \Pelier, Vermont, and Sister De- ‘lores of the Holy Name of In- ,dianapolis, Ind; five sons, Foster, John, Lawrence, Charles and Wil- jliam Gomez, of Key West, four \sisters, Mrs. Maria, Aguado, Mrs. |Felicia Gomez, Miss Delores |Gomez, Miss Isabelle Gomez of |\Havana, Cuba; two brothers, Patricio and Jerome Gomez of Ha- vana, Cuba ar@ eleven grand chil- ‘dren, | Mr. Gomez will be remembered ‘as the owner and manager of a |Drug Store which he operated for more than twenty years. He was a member of the Caba- eros de Marti, members of which will attend the funeral in a body. (COMMITTEE NAMED | TO COLLECT FUNDS | | (Continued from Page One) hotels, night clubs, filling sta- |tions are carried on the list at |different ratings. | L. S. Gruber, owner of Over- jin bringing the American Legion STATES VIEWS ABOUT AIRPORT \ cdeecaans FEELS IT WILL BE GREAT ASSET TO KEY WEST | Explaining once more his views jon the value of a military airport ‘te Key, West, William H. Mon- |salvatge, shairman of the cham- ‘ber of commerce airport commit- |tee, has written the following let- iter to The Citizen: “Editor, The Citizen, | “Dear Sir: | “During the past two years | have visited the proposed site for |the airport in this location, with Ja dozen or more government of- | ficials and they all very promptly admitted that there were great possibilities in an airport on this site which would play an im- portant part in the movement of national defense. “With this in view, Monroe county officials tried to get the | national government to purchase the land but were very promptly informed that the government would not purchase any land for airport sites, and if the community wanted these improvements they would haye to devise ways to furnish Jands for this improve- ment. to register and vote for the bonds. on February 4 to secure this im- provement. Incidentally now I may say that $1,500,000 improve- county is good business in any man’s language. “We know that without an air- port we cannot have an airline to other parts of this country or any | other country. We have also been |assured that the army will not! train here without an airport. | These two items are a great set- Cuban Consul Berardo Rodriguez, 8°88 hotel, offered to co-operate | back to our economic welfare. “Before World War I, Key West Poo, president of San Carlos In- ;¢onvention to a successful conclu- | and Pensacola were on a par from stitute, members of the board of Sion in.any plan that would prove an economic standpoint, but, to- directors, and many others, in- cluding Dr. J. C. Sanchez. ‘Dancing Class To Meet Tomorrow freshments of sandwiches and an | iced drink were served by Mrs. Howell. The group made plans for a sup- per to be held late in February. Mrs. O. C. Howell, Mrs. Thomas were appointed to arrange the program and that meeting. Prseent at last night’s gather- ing were: Mrs. Floyd Bowery, Mrs. Archie Roberts, Mrs. Albert Carey, Mrs. Thomas Curry, Mrs. O. C. Howell, Mrs. Roland Weatherford, Miss Elizabeth Rosara, Miss Katherine 'Knowles, Rev. O. C. Howell, Al- | h¢ bert Carey, Eugene Roberts, Ro- land Weatherford and Martin Curry. PEOPLE'S FOR zen welcomes expren- the views of its rea t the editor right to delete which are consi a of the pa) Signmture of the wri accompany the letters be published otherwise, FAVORS AID TO BRITAIN Editor, The Citizen: At the outbreak of the last war, I volunteered my services and went to France and Germany. There I met numerous n soldiers who perhaps more interested in the success than a few here appear to be today in the welfare of Hitler Hitler knows that the greatest defense America has is its produc- tive capacity, once it is in “full swing”. Realizing that he « his advisers are shrewd military I have no hesitancy P that he will shortly nd his ¢ bombers against the Suez C Gibraltar, the Mediterranear w her coined word—animositous. It a¢ was not only anonymous, but written in animosity. Her face paled and the blue of her eyes |turned dark as she read. |CONCHITA CABRI LLO EN- |ROUTE TO RANCHO INCOG- NITO LOOK OUT FOR HER q|SHE’S AS SHREWD AS OLD .| MICKEY MAHONEY FREEZE >|HER OUT AND WE'LL SWING THE DEAL FOR YOU WHILE SHE’S ON THE REBOUND A FRIEND randed the telegram i it a word. i, and it pet.” . . it does hurt, Meg,” she fore. He will furious because rea must knock England or next sixty or ninety days. It is cheap insurance +t England anything the S or War 0, as Hi st innocent ch. | Second session of dancing class- {o'clock tomorrow at the Cuban Club on Duval street, between Amelia and Virginia streets. Miss Virginia Paterson, jis teaching the classes. | morrow. |\Two Marriages Here Yesterday Sgt. Robert Henry. Hendershot, stationed at army barracks was married yesterday to Miss Isabella Ann Baker of Phil- adelphia. The ceremony was per- formed by Enrique Esquinaldo, Jr., justice of the peace. Frank Iverson Parks West and Miss Anna _ Louise Smythe, Ev ton, Ill, were married by Esquinaldo Sunday. JUNIORS TO HELP IN BOND VOTING Key West Junior Chamber of Commerce will join in the cam- paign to bring out the freehold- ers in the coming bond election on February 4. Committee of Jaycees is mak- ing plans to have its members register voters for the election and get them out to the polls on election day. Attention b rts now be 42 of Key s been called to ef- g made by other secure an army air- West Palm Beach, ar campaign to ob- is now being con- f ties te rt, espec ; BAPTIST GROUP TO MEET THIS EVENING s Brotherhood r and a pro- loor of the 1 on Flem- at 6:30 o'clock 1 are urged to are welcome. EVEN USED ‘PHONE ANTC )NIO,_ Tex.—Mrs. n- burglars TO ALL STOCKHOLDERS OF WILLIAM CURRY'S SONS COMPANY: feasible. Mrs. Al Mills said that while she was interested in a furniture store which would not directly benefit she would benefit indi- ‘rectly. “You can’t spend $140,- {000 to $150,000 in a town in a few days without everyone _ benefit- | operate”. | Stating he likewise would co- operate, Albert Peirce, president {Curry and Miss Eli7ibeth Rosam | recreation department instructor, |said that the people of Key West | to prosperi Registra- |should do everything possible to|we should refreshments for tions will be taken through to-/make the convention a success. | Mr. Freeman president of city jcouncil and treasurer of the con- vention corporation, delivered a fine talk about the advantages to be realized by the city from the convention. “You cannot bring 3000 to 3500 people into the city during April jand not expect to have some fine advertising”, Mr. Freeman said. ‘For 2.8 percent investments this city can get the finest kind of ad- vertising. That kind that goes the longest way—the kind”. Offers Services | Mr. Carleton spoke of his will- ingness to serve on the commit- tee to solicit contributions. “This convention has to be put ove! Mr. Carlton said. “It has to go over 100 percent if this city is to reap any lasting benefit from it. It will be put over”. Duke Bowen said he had been through several conventions and knew personally what they meant to a city. He suggested merchandising ticket for the real- jization of funds dnd the idea may be adopted by the committee. Al Mills, executive director of |the convention corporation, pre- sided at the meeting. He spoke at length outlining the various advantages to the citv of the con- vention. Today's Horoscope Today gives an original, dar- ing, independent, forceful te perament, which has perhaps little too much desire for free doom. Impetuosity is the great drawback and must, as it can. be Licensed Funeral Directors and Embalmers 24-Hour Ambulance Service | Phone 135 Nigh: 696 | talking \day, due to aviation the city of Pensacola has an economic rating ‘of excellent. Pensacola has an ‘aviation payro!l of $15,000,000 an- |nually; they have a_ retail busi- ness of $13,000,000; a wholesale ibusiness of $15,000,000; an indus- trial payroh of $24,000,000 an- |Archie Roberts and Mrs. O. C. es for women will begin at 3:30 ting”, she said. “I'll gladly co- | nually and the greater part of this ‘is due to aviation. { “Now Key West has a Santa | Claus who will give her the avia- WPA |\of the Key West Gas company, |tion facilities that sent Pensacola ty, so I think it a goal shoot at. So, let’s all register by Thursday and vote for \the bond next Tuesday.” HARRY SAWYER _ MADE RICHER RECEIVES CHECK LONG DUE Hl IN CLAIM FOR DAM- i AGES IN 1931 | Harry Sawyer, injured while working for Florida East Coast railroad in 1931, today is richer \by $500 and 10 years’ interest. William V. Albury, who rep- resented Sawyer in his claim for damages against the railroad, re- ceived a check for the $500 at six percent interest. there of curbed. Unrestrained, grave danger and even prisonment threatened STRONG ARM BRAND COFFEE TRIUMPH COFFEE MILLS AT ALL GROCERS e Andy Devine and Richard Arlen ha THE LEATHER PUSHERS Also, Comedy and Serial TONIGHT — PRIZE NITE oe eeccccccoses DR. A. M. MORGAN Announces that MRS. JULIA HERGATT of Chicage is now in charge of the Physical Therapy Dept. (Massage. Fume Baths, Colonics) Page Building Phone 281 CASA MARINA Key West's Hotel De Luxe 200 delightful ROOMS, each with PRIVATE BATH DANCING NIGHTLY Casa Marina Orchestre PETER SCHUTT. Manager ‘LEGION OFFICER Therefore, you will rs ments at a cost of $40,000 to the|; TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1941 | COMES TO CITY C. HOWARD ROWTON PLANS | To SPEND TWO DAYS | IN KEY WEST C. Howard Rowton, Palatka, Fla., department adjutant of the! American Legion, and his secre- ! tary will be in Key West late to- | iday and all of tomorrow arrang- ing the official program of the | April 23-26 American Legion con- | | vention here. To meet him, Al Mills, execu- tive dircetor of the Key West , Convention corporation, has ‘called a special meeting of the ‘members of the board of direc- |tors of the corporation to be held ‘at 8 o'clock tomorrow night in| {the La Concha hotel headquar- | : ters. Details of the business meet-! ings of the convention will be! jdiscussed at this meeting. Ad-! jutant Rowton will go into the ar- rangements for the convention and will offer some suggestions. | “This is an important meeting ) with the deparment adjutant”, Mills said today, “It is desired !that all members of the board of directors meet him”. | DIVORCE DECREE | Gladys Regan, who gave her address as Dade county, won a! divorce yesterday from Frank | Horvath, New Market, N. J., on, grounds of extreme cruelty. The | pair married in New York in} 1930. 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