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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-04-07
SEPARATE NJ. E.
MEETINGS HELD
Ministers Wives, Widows and
Daughters at Conference.

ELKHART, Ind, April Three sep
, Grate bodies were II session here today
In connection with the North Indiana
Conference Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church-the conference proper, the Lay
mems Association and the ministers
wives, widows and daughters. The first
session OF the laymens organization was
held today and it was attended by about
100 delegates. EIwoOd Starbuck Of Fit
Wayne, president Of the association, an
nounced appointment Of committees.
Bishop Leete OF indianapolis. principal
figure IN the conference. delivered an ad-
dress before the Laynien's Association
this afternoon.
Because Of the illness Of the Rev. A
G. Neal, superintendent OF the Goshen
district Of the conference, no report for
that district was made at today's bust
ness Session
The conference viii close Monday, fol
lowing announcement Of pastoral ap-
pOintments.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-04-07
Dixie Highway VIII
Avoid Farmersbure

VINCENNES. Ind, April IA six
months legal battle over the route Of the
Dixie Highway was ended today by a
decision Of the Knox Circuit Court that
the road shall pass through the forty
acre farm Of Hardy NcCallahan, north
west Of FarmerSburg and shall not touch
that town. Completion Of the road,
started last summer, is to be started i'm
mediateIy.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-04-07
New Company VIII
Open Rubber Plant

ANDERSON, Ind. April THE In
ternational Rubber Company OF Elvria,
Ohio. has arranged TO occupy the plant
Of the Quality Tire and Rubber Com
pany, which suspended operations here
some time ago. II Is announced that
the company has sufficient orders
booked to insure continuous operation
for months.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-04-07
S1O,O 900 Mortgage
~ Burns at Ceremony

With the burning Of a $4,000 mort
gage at a service held last night at the
Memorial Presbyterian Church, the
church today was free Of debt. Little
Miss Anna Marie DUNCAN applied the
fame which destroyed the mortgage Of
fifty years standing. The membership
raised a special $4,000 fund this year
for the purpose OF clearing the church
OF debt and interest
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-04-07
Movie Producers
to See Releases

WEST BADEN. April 7.-Producers OF
First National Pictures will meet here
April 90, in annual convention. a fea-
ture Of the meeting will be the initial
showing of pictures now ready for dis
trtbution.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-04-07
Gas Association
Meeting Nav SO

WEST BADEN, Ind. April THE In
diana Gas Association convention which
meets here May 8 and will be enter
tanned with a program by speakers Of ma
tional reputation as authorities on various
phases Of gas making and distribution.
E. J. Burke Of Indianapolis, secretary, Is
arranging the program.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-04-07
State o, Indiana, once OF Commissioner

state Of Indiana. once OF Commissioner
OF Insurance.
7. the undersigned, Commissioner OF In
surance OF Indiana, hereby certify that
the above is a correct copy OF the state
ment OF the condition Of the above men
toned company on the 31st day Of De-
cember. 1921. as shown by the original
statement. and that the said original
statement is now on fle in this office.
In testimony whereof. / Eereunto sub
scribe my name and affix my
(SFAIA) official seal. this 1st day OF
April. 1922.
T. S. McMURRAY, JR.,
Commissioner.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-04-07

TWENTY FEARS ON WATCH.
A watch Witch took 20 men years TO
make has recently been completed In
London.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-04-07
State OF Indiana, once of Commissioner

State OF Indiana, once OF Commissioner
OF Insurance.
I. the undersigned, Commissioner Of In
surance Of Indiana. hereby certify that
the above is a correct copy OF the state
ment OF the condition of the above men
toned company on the 31st day OF De-
cember, 1921. as shown by the original
statement and that the said original
statement is now on file in this Office.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto sub
scribe my name and affix my
(SEAL.) official seal, this 1st day OF
April, 1922
T. S. McMURRAY, JR,,
Commissioner.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-04-07
Amount of capital paid ReciprOc'
NET ASSETS OLE COMPANY.

NET ASSETS OF COMPANY.
Cash in banks Con interest
and not on interest) .......$ 12,9oLZS
Bonds and stocks owned
(market valuel ............ 2S3, 4o5.SA
and rents. etc. ............ 1,56o.7o
Premiums and accounts due
and in process Of collection 2Lol2s2
Total net assets ..........s 6S,967.S1
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-04-07
state Of Indiana, ONCE Of Commissioner


I. the undersigned, Commissioner OF In
surance Of Indiana. hereby certify that
the above is a correct copy OF the state
ment OF the condition Of the above men
Toned company on the 31st day OF De-
cember, 1921, as shown by the original
statement, and that the said original
statement is now on file In this Office.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto sub
scribe my name and affix my
(SEAL) official SEAL this 1st day OF
April, 1922.
T. S. McMURRAY. JR.,
Commissioners.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-04-07

NET ASSETS OF COMPANY.
Cash in banks (on interest
and not on interest) .......$ 9,T91.o5
Bonds and stocks owned
(market value) ............ 4o4,721.SS
Mortgage loans on real es-
tate free from any prior
incumbrance) .............. 100000
Accrued securities Interest
and rents, etc. ........... 2,S44.5S
Premiums and accounts due
and in process Of collection 115,442.51
Accounts otherwise secured. 4,21SS6
Total net assets ........ 81, 101, OILS. 35
LIABILITIES.
Reserve or amount necessary
to reinsure outstanding
risks ......................S 261, 491 81
Losses unadjusted and in
suspense OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. S0,IOU.OO
Bills and accounts unpaid. 66,969.45
Total liabilities ............$ 1853, 161 SO
CAPITAL Observation-Disclosures. TAI S57. 03
Total ..,.,....-...-........$ ,101 yO1S. S5
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-04-07

LIABILITIES.
Reserve or amount necessary
to reinsure outstanding
Losses unadjusted and In
snsnerse ....,........... 11,05ST
phil and accounts unpaid 86S4. o.
Surnina -..,,.,,, 142, 280.50
Total 26S, 1907 81
Greatest amount IN any one
risk net Observation-Disclosures AV,VVO'oV
Greatest amount allowed to be
insured in any one block,
net ......s...-... -'s''-"'''- AN'NV''NV
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-04-07
State Of Indiana, ONCE Of Commissioner

State Of Indiana, Office Of Commissioner
of Insurance.
I, the undersigned, commissioner Of IN
surance Of Indiana, hereby certify that
the above Is a correct copy of the state
ment of the condition of the above men
toned company on the 31st day of De-
cember, 1921, as shown by the original
statement, and that the said original
statement is now on file in this Office.
In testimony whereof, l hereunto sub
scribe my name and af1x my
(SEAL.) official seal this LIST day OF
April, 1892.
T. S. McMURRAY, JR.,
Commissioners.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-04-07
Statement of Condition
OF THE
Minnesota
Implement
Mutual
FireInSuranCe q
Company
oWAToNNA, MINI.
211 n. Cedar st.
ON THE
31st Day of December, 1921
F. J. LAKE, President
C. I. BUSTON, Secretary.
Amount of capital paid up..-.... Mutual
Amount of capital paid up....... Mutual

NET ASSETS OF COMPANY.
Cash in banks Ton interest
and not on Interes) .......$ 1e1. 159.0S
Real estate unincumbered... 32,7S9.Ga
Bonds and stocks owned
(market value) ............ 1S4, S66.xS
Mortgage loans on real es-
i incS .... t 7ss,1s71s
AN and rents, etc. ............ S2,o1s9s
Premiums and accounts due
and in process of collection 210,S66.53
Bills rec. taken fire risks. 6,92o.Ts
Total net assets ..........s1 ,395, 252.s2
LIABILITIES.
Reserve or amount necessary
to reinsure outstanding
Losses due and unpaid. ...... 99,496.61
Bills and accounts unpaid. o,70S.7T
pany ....................... 9O,71o44
Total liabilities ...........S 953,575.9e
Surplus NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. AL, 676.S6
Greatest amount in any one
risk 100000
state Of Indiana, Office Of Commissioner
OF Insurance.
I, the undersigned, Commissioner Of In
surance Of Indiana, hereby certify that
the above is correct copy of the state
ment of the condition of the above men
toned company on the S1st day of De-
cember, 1921, as shown by the original
statement, and that the said original
statement is now on file in this Office
In testimony whereof, l hereunto sub
scribe my name and affix my
(SEAL.) official seal, this LIST day OF
April, 1922.
I. S. McMURRAY, JR.,
Commissioner.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-04-07
Amount of capital paid UPS 2oO,OOo.OC
NET ASSETS OF COMPANY.

NET ASSETS OF COMPANY.
Cash in banks (on interest
and not on interest) ......$ 73,51S.98
Bonds and stocks owned
(market value) ........... $40, ISL 5
Mortgage loans on real es-
tate free from any prior
incumbrance) .............. 100000
Accrued securities Interest
and rents, etc. ........... 617517
Collateral loans ........... 100000
Premiums and accounts due
and in process of collection 10000
Accounts otherwise secured. 2,505.65
Total net assets ...........$ Ola, $3.50 Is
g.
LIABILITIES
Losses unadjusted and In sus-
penSe 800. ~
Unearned premium ......,.. 100, 1925
other liabilities of the COM
pany ...................... 100000
Total liabilities ............$ 100 219 AS
Capital .....'....'.'''.''.'.. ZOOOO0.UO
Surplus NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 154, 1870
Total o14, $50. 10
Greatest amount in any one
risk s.......-....'........ 100000
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-04-07
NET ASSETS OF COMPANY.

Amount of capital paid up. Reciprocal
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BRUDE DoDsoN, Attorney in Fact.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-14
Picture Firm to Take
100000 toLos angeles

Angeles in 1923 will be increased by
seven millions.
No official announcement has been
made yet concerning the production
plans, but definite plans are an
nounced for the releasing Of twenty
five pictures, most of them from the
workshops Of Independent producers,
during the first half of next year.
The stars concerned are:
NORMA TALMADGE-"Wi the
Law a movie version of the stage
success. She also will appear III THE
Girl From the Golden West" and THE
Voice From the Minaret." THE Gar
den of Allah" will have the services of
Norma.
GUY BATES POST-The stars
third vehicle will be "Trilby." He
will be Svengali."
RICHARD EARTHQUAKES - Jo-
seph Hergesheimer wrote a book I'M
Dick is now completing the movie YER
DER the name of The Bright Shawl "
sion in Cuba.
DOROTHY PHILLIPS-Eng
to play the lead In The White
Frontier" with scenes laid in Canada
KATHERINE MACDONALD-Thi
beautiful star will next be seen in
THE Scarlet Lily"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-14
LITTLE CRIPPLE,
SERMON SUBJECT
Judge Points to Manned Boy in
Speed Warning.

After hearing how Leo Klausner. Il,
Of 1901 S. Meridian St, lost the use
Of his left leg as a result of being
struck by an automobile driven. it
was charged, by Theodore Edwards.
g12 S. Delaware ST.. Sept. 20. Judge
DeIbert o. Wilmeth stood up in city
court and asked from the bench how
many in the courtroom drove cars.
About oFae-third signified they were
drivers. Judge Wilmeth addressed
them:
Ladies and gentlemen, you have
just heard the evidence of this terrible
example Although this accident hap
pened before the strong crusade on
speeding automobiles, that does not
save this boy. vino will be forced to
90 through life manned because of
the speed craze. Certainly after ,Oil-
ing at this little fellow, each and ev-
cry one Of you will leave :his court
room resolved to be a more careful
and cautious driver"
Edwards was fined the maximum
for speeding-s100 and costs-and on
an assault and battery charge he was
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-14
ACCUSED WOMAN
ATTACKS WITNESS
Hearing of Mrs. Brunen and
Harry Moher Sensational.

By United Press
MOUNT HOLLY, Dec. 14.-Hazel
Brunen, daughter of of Honest John"
Brunen, murdered circus man, came
to court today under guard of State
troopers. Other guards, heavily
armed, were placed at vantage points
in the courtroom.
These precautions were taken as
the result of threats made upon the
young woman's life. yesterday by her
stepmother. Doris Brunep, and Harry
c. MOher, who are charged with the
crime. At the girls testimony Moher
jumped from his seat and attempted
to attack her. while Mrs. Brunen
shrieked: IF you don't shut up III
smack you dead"
In a statement issued shortly be-
fore court opened today, Mrs. Bessie
Noher. wife of the accused man, de-
scribed Charles NJ. Powell as "a poor
boob always under the influence Of
narcotics" Powell is the self-con-
fessed slayer of Brunen and the
States star witness. who claims he
was hired to kill Brunen by Moher.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-14

country was prepared by the Chicago
health department today for submits
zion 20 the next session Of the State
Legislature.
The proposed law will send to the
penitentiary any person who know
ingly or wilfully communicates a dis
ease" to another person.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-14
Cheerful

A broad smile
was on the face
Of A b ra h a m
B e C k er, Bronx
N. W taxicab
driver, when the
grand jury in
dicted him for wife
murder Of the
most horrible
kind. A C C ording
to testimony, the
woman'S b o dy
was buried in a
lime pit while she
was still alive.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-14

screen features
next year in adj
dition to releas-
ing the output Of
independent stars
and producers.
Richard A. Row
land. manager of
First National,
states that al
though his or
ganization W j | |
go into the pro-
duction business
1T h e organiZa-
tons c h i e f
source of supply
will continue to
be the output of
Independent stars
and producers.
He az4iyraofao tho
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-14
GOODRICH Will SPEAK

Industrial conditions in Russia will
be discussed by James p. Goodrich
former Governor, at dinner of the
Mems Club Of the Tabernacle Presby-
terrain Church, Central Ave. and
Thirty-Fourth St, Friday evening
Goodrich made several trips to Russia
for the American Relief Committee.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-14
Minstrel Opens Tonight
Also on View

Other attractions on view today in
clude: Joseph Howard and Ethelyn
Clark at Keith's, Paulin at the Palace,
Ezra Burlington at the Lyric, "Ra-
dio Girls at the Park. Gimme Girls
at the Broadway, musical comedy,
movies and vaudeville at the Rialto,
Omar the Tentmaker" at the Circle
Under Two Flags" at the Ohio,
Sherlock Brown" at the Colonial
whats Wrong With Women?" at
the Apollo. while Justice Waits
at the Isis, and triple bill at the Re
gent
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-14
BIZ WALTER d. HICKMAN

In 1928 total of more than $1,000
600 will be added to Los Angeles film
pay roll.
This will be brought about by the
Associated First National Pictures.
Inc, producing from fifteen to twenty
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-14
CAR STRIKES TRUCK

Prospect St. car No. 421, operated
by Motorman Walter Miner, PA n.
Addison ST., struck a truck driven
by Earl Van Pelt. 81. 2244 Shelby ST..
at Virginia Ave. and McCarty st. to-
day. Van Pelt was taken to his home
with injuries to his back and right
ear
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-14

You can always depend on the
T. H., l. & E. Traction lines to
give you quick service when
needed.
The saving in time that we offer
you frequently means a sub
stantial saving in your ship
ping costs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-14

the Indiana State farm 10, sIxcy
days.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-14

This great traction system
reaches the eastern, western
and northwestern parts of lndi-
ana. Those travelling to Indi-
annapolis from any point on this
system find speed, safety, COM
fort and convenience in the
splendid service rendered by
the T. H, l. & E. Traction Co.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-14

The list includes many other stars.
Next year promises to be an imp0r'
tant year in First National circles,
The current year has been one OF
many fine accomplishments from a
releasing standpoint.
l. + Il
Minstrel Opens Tonight
Al G. Field is no longer with us.
but the Ministries which bear his
name will be presented tonight and
for the remainder of the week at
English's. Bert Swor is principal fun
maker. He will have the aid Of more
than fifty others.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-14

Unless you see the name "Bayer"
on package or on tablets you are not
getting the genuine Bayer product
prescribed by physicians over twenty
two years and proved safe by mil
lions for colds, headache, tOOthache,
earache, neuralgia, lumbago, rheuma-
tisn, neuritis, and for pain in gen
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-14

eral ~ Accept only "Bayer" package,
which contains proper directions.
Handy boxes Of twelve tablets cost
few cents. Druggists also sell bottles
Of q and 100. Aspirin is the trade
mark Of Bayer Manufacture of Mono
aceticacidester of Sansylicacid.-Ad"
Vertisement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-14
DRASTIC HEALTH LAW
PROPOSED FOR CHICAGO
Would Send to Prison Any One Know
ingly Communicating Disease.

CHICAGO, Dec. 14.-One of the
most sweeping health laws in the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-14

Express packages handled on
all passenger cars.
Freight shipments carefully
handled at all times.
Ship via the T. H., l. & E. in car
load lots. You will find our
service always satisfactory and
safe.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-14

/
to Frankie
Greenfe and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-14

Connects with traction lines at
Indianapolis for points in In
diana, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan
and Kentucky. Through serv-
ice to Dayton, Ohio, connecting
at Dayton from Springfield, Co.
lumbus, Lima and Toledo, Ohio,
and Detroit, Michigan.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-10-25

ria. Al menos asf opinaban los san
tanderinos.
FL gobernador habfa cometido unas
tropelfas. Como los peri6dicos locales
lie censurasen Sc neg6 a recibir q los
periodistas y comenzaron Hover sus-
pensiones sobre los peri6dicos.
Uno de ellos tuvo una idea genial !:
Ia de abrir una suscripci6n popular
para regalarle una maleta al goberna-
dor; comenzaron Hover suscripcio-
nes. Por las Gales aparecfan carteles
indicando la hora de salida de los tre-
nes; los c6micos hacfan en- los teatros
alusiones a Ia pr6xima marcha del
Poncio... AL cabo vino la destituci6n.
No puede negarse que los santande-
rinos saben escoger el momento opor-
Ituno. Pr6xima Ia llegada del rpy ha-
bfa que despejar a un gobernador i'm
popular. 81 hubiera sido en- invierno
sc eXpOnfan a que Ia Suscripci6n pa
IA la maleta hubiera dado para una
maleta con incrustaciones de Hiedras
Ipreciosas". Z.
Muy curioso. Pero ESQ son cosaS
de las "vetustas" monarqufas que tu-
vierOn un Villalar, un TOrriios un
Fivaller -,
) .,ft| ANANKE
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-10-25
GOMENTANDO

Ell despacho-sin fecha7 del Pre-
sidente de los Estados Unidos desig-
nando al Gobernador de Puerto Rico,
para TRAFALGAR con por Ia Cruz Roja
EN- la comunidad. Sc interpreta en- los
cfrculos poifticos como una favorable
sefial Aplicando por supuesto, el cpl
sodio de Montesquen, los bretones, el
Rey Luis XFy eaTgrsnayd de Nantes,
aquf, por suptiesto, sin drama.
Ell broker que desde hace,. amos
echa injurias en- su idioma para los
que aquf no comulgan con sus doctri-
mas, trata de echar sombras sobre la
reputation de caballeros nativos que
Ia p1blica opinion conoce Y respeta Y
en- unas elucubraciones que serfan fe-
roces 81 tuvieran base insiste en- arro-
jar lodo ex funcionarios del gobier-
no insular que no tienen otro delito
que ser de la colonia y haber sido
siempre completes ciudadanos, pero
ciudadanos como los que llevaron la
toga curul Y dejaron el calificativo a
traves de los siglos. Pero todO ESQ es
bueno para el cocimiento de la gran
materia que hierve en Ia marmita del
coloniaje del siglo Xxx.
"Se oprime de dos maneras; con
Ia franca tiranfa de la denuncia del
esbirrO Y el hacha del say6n, con el
descredito, la ignominia Y Ia corrup
ci6n. Pero 10 tlltimo es la negaci6r
de toda actuaci6n de propio respeto y
serviliza mas al que ese medic emplea
que al dominado que ha de soportar
To-. General Farnieso.
---Se ha vuelto a solicitar del Pre-
sidente un cambio de personal en- el
Executive de la isla. A ESQ namar
algunos "deslealtad'.
/ --CiUitq rOmdnHs sum- era tftu
10 de h6hois cuando Trajano Y julio
Cesar. Igno1ninia .cuando Tiberio J
Ser6n. Y los pueblos siempre pagan
los errores de sus jefes como los hi
jos hasta la cuarta generacion las fal
btas de sus progenitores.
-"Salta Marques de Fabras-dije
ron los del populachO al primer noble
ahorcado en- Francia." Ell cadalzo nc
deshonra-dijo la voz del Conde Bal
samo-y los crfmenes del pueblo los
paga ell pueblo mismo...
--Bienaventurados los que han te
nido hambre Y sed de jIasticia, porque
de ellos ser3a 81 RENO de De un Padre
il middleton del justo es mancha de
aceite que no Sc bora sin0 arrancan
Ho ell trq7o1r, OIL. :,II. !.
Il -Cosas de la ''vieja" Europa.
Il La Maleta del Gobernader.
Todo jGbilo es hoy Santander. San.
lander tenfa I'M Tgopsrnador, no como
hay muchos,. yiih5o, baor' que la mayo
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-10-25
RELIEVE DEL OLA
Mas sombras en- eI caos

! echa sObre ell pals la amenaza de una
perturbation de tan hondas raices que
va sOcaban los cimientos del edificiO
social.
Las autOridades nacionales no pue-
den mirar con indiferencia que esta
perturbation Sc vaya ensefiOreandO de
tOdO y que todos los engranajes de la
maquinaria de un buen gobierno, SUI
fran de atrOfia ante la invasion de las
fuerZas centrales que invaden tOdO el
mecanismO, descOncertandO SUI correc-
to funcionamientO. iEs q. sc puede to-
lerar que en- ell siglO en- que vivimOs y
cuando fuerza de hablar tantO de
clio sufrimOs tOdOs uE empachO de Ii
bertad y demOcracia, Sc este gOber-
nandO a Puerto Rico con un solo pO-
der que mantiene la ficci0n, una fic-
ci0n nj siquiera bien disimulada de
que existen OtrOs pOderes cOncurren-
tes para ell funciOnamientO demOcra-
tico de un regimen cuyo fracasO deto-
nante hemOs vistO tOdOs con estupOr?
La responsabilidad que tienen con-
traida los Estados UnidOs como go
bernantes en- Puerto Rico, no es tan
elemental. que les permita mostrarse
desdenOsOs con la opinion exterior que
al presente Sc fila con desagradable
sOrpresa en- que hay un pueblo bajO
la bandera de la gran Replblica del
NOrte, que Sc agita en- una lucha es-
teril, sin medios de defensa, agarro-
tadO y oprimidO pOr un gObiernO que
dispone de falaces medios de ,disimu-
lar sus represalias, y que cOmbate con
una evidente deslealtad, atacandO a
los que no lie son adictOs, de manera
que ell gestO patricia pierda todo su
lucimiento, SUI gallardia consagrada
en- la caida.
Ell procedimientO es francamente
dseleal! Asi nunca, hasta ahora, Sc
luch0 en- Puerto Rico.