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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15
Solid Cars of Fruit by Parcel Post.

! Washington, March 24-Ship-
ments Of fruits and vegetables in
great quantities by retail merchants
| 10 all sections CT the United States
Is steadily increasing, according to
reports made 10 General Superin-
tendent w. Fl. f;iddell. Of the Rail-
way Mail Service.
AS an illustration Of the use to
which the parcel post is being put
by merchants it was asserted by
superintendent Riddel that re-
Gently an entire freight car Of as
paragus was shipped by parcel
post rates. Each parcel however,
| conformed TO weight regulations
and it would rot have been possible
10 ship car load as q bulk, it was
explained.
Department officials said that
there appeared to be no reason why
up a half car Or a car load. cam
not be shipped in the future as
parcel post. Parcels OF a perish
able nature. however. which are
likely TO spoil within tn, time rea-
Sonably required for transpora-
ton and delivery. will not, It was
said. be accepted for mailing. The
rates Tor parcel post matter depend
upon the zone TO which shipped
and the weight OF the package.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15
EARTHQUAKES
OCCUR IN CHILE
Information of Recent Vol
canic Disturbances

Valdivia. Chile, March 1.-Entire
! mountains We're destroyed in the
violent earthquakes and volcanic
eruptions which took place in
southern Chile near the Argentine
/; border last December. says Eric
Volkman. who has returned from
visit to the desolated district.
Details Of the volcanic disturb
ances which destroyed pasture
lands, forests and cattle are only
now becoming known here.
THE center OF the disturbance
was in the region known as the
Cordillera Pelada, southeast Of
Puerto Montt," Nh Nolkman said
The lava composition is almost
entirely volcanic, covered With hot
rocks whose heat had parchcd the
forests and destroyed pastures.
The surface is Strewn With
flaming gases and steam from
which arises strong odor OF wood
vinegar. The rocks have no con-
siStency and the lava field, about
300 feet above sen level. appar-
emily sill is in process of forma-
iion. Subtcrranean rumblinss are
stiIl Very violent The affected
area is sparccly populated and no
casualties have been reported.
The w3!crs of the Rinihuc riytr
Mr. Volkman reported. have been
poisoned by the gases and acids de-
rived from the cruptivr material
including huge stones that fell in It's
bed. He sad auo.he: eruption had
occurred in the Los .iZui'l'rs cor
dillcr;!. also in The ptlada valley.
The rruption$ in Chile lasl De-
ccmlrer We're attributed To the vol
canoes OF CaulIc and l;inchua
They We're accompanied by violent
earthquakes ard il was st2trd that
deep crevice> had formed in the
mountain sides from which steam
WAS pouring. Enormous damage
was caused to grazing lands ON the
Argentine side OF the frontier
which for 80 leagues was covered
with cindcrS and volcanic ashes
from the crupting ueaks. which
swept across Argentina obscuring
the sun. Ashes We're reported 10
have fallen all the way across TO
the Atlantic Ocean.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15
NEW ANGLE TO
MUSCLE SHOALS
Part of Cost of Development
Can Be Charged TO Navi-
cation

WaShingto April 12.-Pctwee:
$4,000 900 and $25 600 or the
money required 10 complete the
Muscle Shoals Gala water power
project program can be charged
directly 10 navigation improve
nlents on the Tennessee river ard
Sub;racted from the sum needed
for other developments in the
shoals territory. il was announced
today before the senate agriculture
committee.
Col. W. i. Harden army en2i-
neer in charge OF the Sheffield
(Al:i) iisIricI. and government en-
SineerS had recommended $8.100,-
900 for navigation improvements
in the river in the vicinity Of Muscle
Shoals. bat the exact amount
chargeahle 10 navigation could not
be definitely fixed when consider
ed as Il part Of :: hump sum for
financing all developments at Mus
Gle Shoals.
In considering The question Of de-
velopinS the shoals projects, Sen
ator Norris Of Nebasaa declared
congress should ditIerentia,e be-
tween those Of an industrial char
acter and others that would ordi-
narily be considered az river and
harhor improvements.
Colonel harden said. in conclud
ing his testimony, that engineers
believed the traffic would justify
the expenditure they had recon-
mended.
Both Chairman Norris and Col.
Rarden agreed that navigation
should be opened 10 Chattanooga.
Maj. w. II. Burns OF the ord
nance bureau told the committee
the war department had decided to
salvage nitrate plant No. and
had approved policy Of keeping
nitrate plant No. in q standby
condition for manufacture Of nj.
trateS for the army.
Senator Norris said he had writ.
ten to organizations OF engineers,
chemists and power interests telling
OF the hearings being conducted
and extending tia privilege OF hav-
ing their representatives appear.
In addition. it was decided, to
begin probably next Monday, With
examination Of officials Of the
Alabama Power company which
has submitted an offer TO develop
the power projects at the shoals.
Later the committee Will eX-
anime representatives OF Henry
Ford and others, who submitted
proposals for privately developing
the properties.
At the conclusion Of this work,
the senator said, the committee
planned TO take up his resolution
proposing creation Of a government
owned and controlled corporation
for Muscle Shoals administration
and development.
Members OF the house military
committee continued today efforts
to reach an understanding be-
tween themselves on the private Of
fers already investigated by them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15
PILGRIMAGE
TO ORPHANAGE
Episcopalians to Visit Insti-
tuition in York

York. April l2.-The hosts oI
South Carolina Episcopalianism
from the mountains to the sea. vii
move on the White Rose towr
Sunday. April %. for the second
annual pilgrimage TO the Church
Home Orphanage Of York. From
every part OF the state comes WORD
OF deep interest in the approach
ing event. together with the irfor-
nation that preparations are being
made for the journey here.
Iaau2uratCd last year. the pil-
gr'image proved such Il signal sue
cess that the decision was unani-
mously and enthusiastically reach
ed that il be made an annual event
Last years attendance was approx
matcly 500. which will be com
pletely cclipse,l this year as thG
result Of wider publicity given the
event. coupled with the fact 1ha,
all who made the "Trip before Will
be eager to come again and vii
bring others with them.
The principal feature OF the day
program Will lie religious services
held in the open air. conducted BY
Bishop Guerry OF Charleston and
Bishop Finlay OF Columbia. assist
ed by visiting clcrgymen. The
beautiful green lawn. studded Will,
towering oaks now in vernal dress
will furnish for this service an in
spiring setting.
Other activities Of the day will in
clude an inspection OF the physical
equipment Of the institution. such
as the various buildings printery
and farm.
The object of the pilgrimage is to
give the laymen Of the tate an
opportunity of seeing the actual
work being done by the orphanaSe
and 10 enable them TO familiariZe
themselves With its needs: also to
bring about a closer acquaintance
between them and the wards OF the
church. which will result in bet
ter understanding and prove mu-
tu;tlly advantageous. No collection
will ne taken Tor the institution.
Visitors from Columbia and
points in the upper part OF the
state can easily make the trip III Il
day by automobile. while those
from the low country can start
Saturday. spending the night at
such places as Columbia, Wlnns-
boro. Chester and Camden. coming
on TO York Sunday morning. Il
people from the low country COM
ing by railroad Will notify Cal II.
Hart or w. +. Moore. committee
mer. provision viii be made for
their entertainment over Saturday
nigh,.
The pilgrims Will bring lunch
with them and ii will be served on
the orphanase green. people OF the
community dining in the same
style.
In future years the pilgrimage
Will be held on Mothers day.
which is the second Sunday in
May. The later date was chosen
largely on account Of the We'll
knowa yaearitS OF April weather.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

With the doughhoy gone. official
Germany may breathe easier: but
what Viii the marriageable girls
do now, poor things?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15
So Long Smiles.

Down on The depot platform.
Bathed in the bleak wintry breeze;
Shy. long ago. OF its contents,
With nothing inside 10 freeze;
Shocn OF its former glory.
Tapped OF it's last amber dreg;
Bungless. beerless and friendless,.
Stands an empty Old eight-gailon
keg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

Scientists have 4 serum that
makes YOU tell the truth, but it
will never be popular among fish
ermcn.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

l.en.nc is said 10 be at Deaths
door and has called n German doc
tor to pull him through.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

Some marriages are happy. and
some people think two families can
live in the same house.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

There is 4 general suspicion that
hands across the sea itch q little
IN he palms.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15
Faith That Sticks and is Stuck.

MANY people seem to have lost
faith in everybody except the fel-
low who promises 20 make them
rich euick.-Toiedo Blade.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

Another good way 10 expand the
green in your pants pocket.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

You can hear almost everything
on the radiophone now except a
Hollywood party.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

\ boat load Of Russian ex-gener-
also has arrived in New York so
there will be no waiter shortage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

This would be Il great L. S. if
politicians worked as hard on the
job as they work after the job.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

Everything comes TO him who
waitS-unleSs he is waiting for
himself TO go TO work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

The bows on the hats are to
catch the haaux on the streets.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

N this season Of the year. con-
nubial bliss is largely y matter OF
spring hats.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

They say The pl"siosaurns. age
10 600 .oGo. may be ONLY u Slypt"-
don. age 00o. GOO We thought
rnrle WAS Il mistake.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

Trouble in Africa may cut off orr
ivory supply: but our reformer<
have plenty of il.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

In the old days. the chorus direc-
TOR used shape notes. now he mere
~ notes the shape.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

The mere fact lhai lhe driver
YOU pass briStles With Indignation
doesn't prove that he is a road
ho<-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

Some people think our rising
generation is our rising drsenera-
Iion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

The first wireless outfit was :;
club.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

Some men are so fre" OF earn" |
naltire that they can even w"fN
up au interest," in garden hose.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

It's easy 10 find fault, but who
wants il?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

Friday is one of 9he seven un-
lucky days on which to cuss a cop.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

We fear the Irish Free State VIII
be OF tt-ud DAYS and full oi
IrONblc
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

The poet who sings of the
shade Of night and the eloquent
palm" knows the great American
porter all right.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

Peopl,. seldom object /" the
length OF Il sermon, howcNer. II IT
has depth as We'll.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

Plan for writing = modern COM
-dy First furnish Your bedrooms.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15
misunderstanding.

Ter the third time Europe took
Il hand in the affairs OF Egypt in
19S when Napoleon won his hattl,:
of the Pyramids. The British
drove the French out in 1901 and
turned the country back 10 Turkey.
In 1869 came the building of the
SurZ Canal by De LessepS which
las given Europe an everSrowins
interest in Egyptian affairs. To
nrotcct European hond-holderS
France aud Great Britain made Il
joint intervention in 1879 and for 4
While controlled finances The mp
rising "f 1881 against the Khedive
was suppressed by The British
alone and after that they controll-
ed finances without assistance. The
government was in effect Egyptian
With British assistance and with
the n"mina. SuZerainty of Turkey
Acknowledged.
When the World War began
Great Britain established a protec-
torate. abolished Turkeys SUI
rrainty. dcpo>ed the Germanophile
Khedive. and apnionted another
prince OF The family To b.. sultan.
The British protectorate is now
being Withdrawn. hut instead of the
former Turkish interest being re-
stored. Egypt is seq up as an in
dependent kingdomy
Il
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-04-15

In future years the pilgrimage
will he held on Mothers day.
which is the second Sunday IN
May. The later date was chosen
largely on account Of the we'll
linown vaearirs OF April weather.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-05-26
CARTAS DE NORTE AMERICA
LOS DESAP AREClDO OS

pals. Y en- America del Norte viven
luego muy dichosos, en- una casita
muy humilde, entire estrecheces y ira
bajos. Ell todavia no ha perdido la
esperanto de curar, y por ESQ puede
ser feliz. Pero llega un momento en-
que su Ultima esperanza Sc desvane-
ce, Y, antes de ser una carga in1til en-
la vida de la mujer a quien sigue
amanda, antes de sorprender en- ella
un gesto de fatiga de adivinar una
idea de reproche, decide marchar le-
jos, muy lejos, donde nadie lie conoz-
ca, para terminar ALI ell ultimo capi-
tulo, muy amargo, de su vida destro-
zada. Y una noche, va lejos de la
ciudad en- que vivieron, a la luz de la
luna, escribe a su amada una carta
de despedida en- que le habla de su
gran carino y de su decision irrevo-
cable. va es ell millionaire adoles-
eente, de espiritu generoso Y candido,
que para saber como ha de emplear
HSJOI Su 1OICuitd GA CA pOANC Au-
,ye del colegio donde estudiaba Y du-
rante unos meses explora los bajos
fondos sociales de la inmensa Nueva
York, viviendo de trabajos duros
NAL retribuidos, entire gentes misera-
bles... Oya es la muchacha, tambien
de familia rica, que, cansada de ha-
liar facilidades en- todo; que, cansada
de yer que todo el mundo trata de adj
vinar sus deseos y de procurarle la
satisfaction hasta de sus memories ca
prichos, y queriendo saborear por
una vez siquiera el verdadero gusto
de la vida, entra servir de cocinera
en- una casa, donde, bien pronto, sus
torpezas en- ell arte culinario la ha-
cen sospechosa y la descubren.
Hay desaparecidos de todas las es-
pecies, desde ell criminal que en- Wis
peras de ser ahorcado Sc escapa del
preside Y Sc esfuma como una SOM
bra, sin que nadie logre dar con el,
hasta la senorita caprichosa que hu-
ye en- busca de aventuras inocentes;
desde ell hombre amargado que quiere
romper de una vez con toda su vida
pasada, y va cree yer en- el olvido ell
unico bien apetecible, hasta ell opti-
mista Y sonador para quien la vida
es una novela muy interesante, de la
que desea vivir ell mayor numero po-
sible de episodios.
Dia tras dia, ell periodico nos cuen-
ia aventuras y desventuras de estas
gentes extranas, demasiado curiosas
para que no les dedique unas lineas
len este epistolario frivolo.
Antonio HERAS.
Minneapolis, 1922.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-05-26

Mary Pickford fue Obligada por la
COrte Federal de New York, a regis
trar sus emociones fuera de la panta-
LA. en- una serie de sonrisas. Las "po-
ses" de la que es seiOra del actor
Douglas Fairbanks, muestra a la no.
table comediante, en- tres escenas en-
que cOntestaba la demanda radica-
da contra ella pOr Mrs. Cora CARING
ton Wilkenning, reclamandole la su-
ma de 10000 d6lares, como comisi6n
por adquirir un contrato para Mary
que lie ha rentado un million de d6la-
res anuales. En- la priInera escena,
aparece la genial artista mostrando
su NAL humOr, yiendO que la cosa iba
NAL; en- La segunda, indica que esta
.algo mas interesada en- ell asunto, de
10 que Sc esperaba; en- Ia tercera, va
abriga esperanza de ganar el pleito,
como asf fue.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-05-26

Apenas transcurre un dia sin que
los peri6dicos nos den -cuenta de algun
desaparecido. A veces parece rodear
a estas s1bitas desapariciones ell mis-
Iterio de un crimen; veces nos hace
sospechar que Sc trata Gnicamente de
ocultar con elias algo inconfesable, o
que las inspira una crisis sentiment
tai la attraction de 10 desconocido.
En- los paises de Europa, donde la
extension territorial, la confusion de
las ciudades y el campo de accion pa
ra todo son mucho memories que en-
los Estados Unidos, rara vez puede
una persona sustraerse al medic en-
que vive sin dejar huellas tras 81.
Ademas, las barreras que separan las
distintas classes sociales del viejo
mundo mantienepse frmes todavia y
en- Europa es infinitamente mas diff
Gil que aqui zanzibar de profession e
/ improvisar un medic de ganarse 10
necesario, hasta de hacer fortuna.
En- .nuestros viejos paises,. EN- las
lcostumbres, en- el trabajo, como en-
TODD, dominan las ..notas de 10 tradi-
cional y permanente; aqui Sc nos figu-
ia que la mayor parte de las cosas
tienen los caracteres de 10 accidental
v momentaneo. A los europeos (que,
segun Sc dice en- el Nuevo Mundo, So
mos rutinarios, comodoncs e indolena
Ites) nos gusta POGO canibiar- de postu-
IA Y lanzarnos por icaminos no muy
seguros, mientras que estas gentes,
impulsivas incansables, en- cuanto
vislumbran una posibilidad, proxima
o, remota, Sc lanzan a lasearrera epor
la nueva ruta, sir tenor perderse o
a estrellarse en- ella.
| La virtud de la resignation, hay que
decir tambien, nos parece POGO, ame-
ricana; en- este medic social, tan
distinto al nuestro, ei que no Sc sien-
tie gusto en- un lugar, con. Ell ejerci-
cio de una profession entire un deter
minado grupo de personas, les suele
lvolver la espalda tranquilamente.
Aiadamos todo este que la Policia
de este pals no nos parece la mejor
organizada del mundo, dfgase 10 que
Sc Olga, y a pesar de 10 que nos quie-
ran hacer Greer los dramones y peli-
culas detectivescas, y nos podremos ir
explicando el por qud en- America del
Norte desaparece cada aio gran nu-
nero de personals.
Cuando voy trazando estas lineas
vuelven a la memoria algunos de los
ininitos ejemplos que mas desperta-
ron mi curiosidad: ora es Ell hombre
que, cansado de la monotonia de la vi
ida familiar, creyendo demasiado
jpobre en- recursos ell medic en- que
trata de desenvolverse, desaparece un
,dfa misteriosamente, pasan ounce o
lveinte amos sin que nadie sepa de el,
y otro dfa, 10 mismo que desaparecio,
subita misteriosamente, vuelve a
tpresentarse; entonces cuenta que du-
rante esos ounce veinte. amos vivio
en- Alaska, donde, luchando con la Ma
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-05-26

turaleza, con las feras con los hon.
bres, fuerza de continues riesgos Y
fatigas, ha logrado hacer fortuna;
pero como al volver Sc encuentra con
que en- ell que fue su hogar otro ocu-
pa va su puesto por el ;loandonado
durante tanto tempo, cree que la
nnica manera de resolver la extrana
situaci6n consiste en- ausentarse de
nuevo, y ahora para siempre. Ora
es ell soldado que volvio de la guerra
con una enfermedad incurable. AL
pasar per Inglaterra contrajo> matri-
monio con una muchacha de aquel
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1922-05-26
PORTO RICO CINE CORPORATION
ARROYO, P. r.
Aviso.


Habiendo sido autorizado por la
Corte de Distrito de Guayama y por
los accionistas de la Porto Rico Cine
Corporation para constituir una Sc
gunda hipoteca de $S,0O0.0O, al go
anual, por 10 amos, sobre el solar y
edificio-teatro de dicha Corporation,
sta en- Arroyo, valorados en- $25, 10000
y asegurados contra incendio y ci-
cl6n por $2O,000.O0. por la presente
Sc hace publico para que cualquier
persona interesada en- esta operaci6n
pueda dirigirse al Sindico que suscri-
be antes del dia primero de JUNO
pr6ximo. J. Peha Reyes, Sfndico.
Advt.
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sondones SansaEias
mayor para cn6co de todas las enferme
hgeca tuaci6nComodidad esmerado
cio--Cuerpo nedico resdente 81 Sanatoio.
enfermos de exo
dndo aenddos propo medco po los oe ooeoao
Dpar.amentos especaes para Senoras -,
Opeaeones ereces bahos de luz de ae hidro
ecco hdrote1apcos Rayos X Pugac6n etc, pre-
Quiat
PERSONAL CIENTRICO.
DIRECTOR del SANATORIO: Dr. don Amalio Rold&n
DIRECTOR CONSUL TORIO: Dr. don Manuel Quevedo Baes
CIRUJAA GENERAL: Or don Rafael velez Lopez -.
EspECIALSTA ENFERMEDADES DE NARIZ. OlDOS. GAR
CANA v OJOS DR.. don Agusn r. Lauger.
RADIOLOGO: Dr. dor Manuel Soto Rivera
PATOLOGO: DR.. D. R. Ruiz Nazario.
Dr. Rivera Porrata. DR. don Jorge Bird Elias
DR. don Manuel Pavia Fer Castor l.. Rivera
CIRUJANO DENTiSIA DR.. don Lorenzo R. Noa
PRACTICANTE: Enrique Fernandez
efazmene 16 as de "a Carl
Nurses Titulda de compea aDud practca aa expenc
eCoNSULTAA
Director de de Ia arde los das abore
HES Reconocineneos $1,000 Consultas $500
General:-A Particulars &c 10 II de u mahana
niar'e sabados
Especiasta 10 de mahana los das laboables:
medcos nternos Doctores Bird Elias Castor L.
I'm : oopsuItorio: -nr velez de 3a4
Quevedo Baez de s. Medcos Auxliares:
DR. Pavia Fernandez, DIR. Rivera Ponaa de
+
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Densta Consuoios ODoneu 10 lRlaSa oe
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ser atenddo cualquera ndado psenac6n
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PUERTO RICO DISTlLLING co.
ARECIBO, Puerto Rico.

ARECIBO, Puerto Rico.
Fabricantes de ALCOMOTOR combustibe pa
ra automobiles motores, ETC., etc. = Alcohol
refinado para usos medicinaIes, industrialcs y
ientificos.-Alcohol desnaturalizado para COM
bustible domestico y Potasa para Abonos.-
TOdos estOs productos derivados de la calla.-
PrOductOS del pals.