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El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1923-01-15

| LONDRES, enero 15.-El gobiernc
| de Londres anuncia que no dara aten-
cion alguna a la protesta que ell Co.
bierno de Berlin ha enviado los po-
deres aliados v las naciones neutrales
sobre la ocupaci6n del Rhur por las
tropas francesas. Lo mismo Sc dice
que actuaran los Estados Unidos en-
este case.
MADRID, enero 15.-Affrmase Ia
posibilidad de que el ministro de la
Guerra, senior .Alc&la ZamOra, Sc en-
Gargue personalrnente de la Alta Co
misarfa de Marruecos. Ell seiior vi
llanueva que fue n0mbrado reciente-
mente, Alto Comisario, continGa en- es
tado muy grave.
Ell Rey don Alfonso regres6 eyer de
Ia caceria que organize en- su honor
ell Conle de Romanones Y 10 primero
que hizo fue informarse del estado de
salud del senior Villanueva.
L1SBOA, encro 15.-El jefe del par
lido mondrquice Atencio Sahrdino ha
elogiado con calidGs palabras la ac-
tuaci0n del Rey don Alfonso, en- 10
que respecta la actitud de los cata-
lanistas en- su labor antipatri0tica de
Segregation, que hubiera podido tener,
acasO, reprecusiones lamentables. Ell
elogio del ilustre polftico Msitano re-
vela I'm detenido estudio hecho de la
materia.
HARANsS, enero- Is. En- Ia tarde de
aver domingo, sfaaffag0 veinte mi
Has de este puerto Ell hidroavi0n Go
lunbus', pereciendo el millionaire
nmericano Mr.. Atkins, dos pequefios
hijos v ell ava de estes.
Ell ferriboat Henry Flagler", pudo
salyar la esposa de Mr.. Atkins, al
photo Y al mecanico. Ell columbus"
venia de CSyohueso Y allf han sido
llevados los superyivientes. La noti-
cia del siniestro ha sido muy sentida
entire Ia buena sociedad americana Y
aquf tambi6n.
DUSSELDORF, enero 15.-El ge-
neral Degoutte que comanda las ope-
raciones del ejercito frances en- la ocu-
pacion de las cuencas mineras del
Rhur, ha publicado un informe en- que
declara que la ocupacion Sc ha lleva-
do a cabo felizmente, sin la menor
oposicion por parte de los naturales
del pals. Anade que la entrada de la
comisi6n tecnica francesa que Sc ha
de hacer cargo del reparto del carbon
ALI, fue muy bien recibida Y esta va
en- sus funciones, teniendo, sinembar-
go ell alto comando que poner su
disposition algunos contingencies de
tropas para garantizar su protection.
VANCOUVER, enero 15.-Hase lle-
gado un perfecto acuerdo entire las
companies navieras del Atlantico y
Pacifico, por ell cual dichas empresas
establecerah un tipo uniforme de fie-
tes en- las cargas procedentes de los
puertos de esas costas americanas que
vayan consignadas al. Oriente. Este
acuerdo es la resultante de una dis
custom habida para Ia reorganization
de las fiotas mercantes angloamerica-
mas en- la conferencia que Sc llevo
cabo recientemente en- el litoral del.
oeste de los Estados Unidos.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1923-01-15
La Junta Local de la
Casa de Espana cele-
bro aver su elecci6n
La Nueva Directiva y
los Delegados a la
AsaInblea Gene
raj Central.

Como rezaba la convocatoria, aver
de mafiana Sc celebro, con gran con-
currencia y entusiasmo, la Junta Ge-
neral Local de la Casa de Espana en-
Puerto Rico, para elegir nueva Di-
reetiva para 1923 delegados la
Asamhlea General Central que ha de
reunirse este anoi en- Arecibo, segdn
acuerdo de la Junta General reunida
en- Mayagiiez ell ano pasado.
He aquf la candidatura que result6
triunfante, y que al ser proelamada
fue acogida con. grandes aplausos:
Presidente, Don Cecilio Moran.
Vicepresidente, Don jose Zubillaga.
Secretario, Don Ceferino Segundo,
Tesorero, Don Valentin Saenz.
Contador, Don Francisco Freiria.
VOCALES:
Don Mariana Rodriguez Ceinos.
Apollo Felices Portilla,
:" Marcos Carbonell,
:" Diego Agiieros.
SUPLENTES:
Don Jose Rodriguez Ante,
;" Emilio S. Jimenez,
Arsenic Leon,
y Narciso Garcia.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1923-01-15
LA VISTA DEL PLEITo ELEcTo-
RAJ,

Segun telegraph enviado desde la ciu
lad de Mayaguez por Ell Hon. Juez
soote. de la Corte del Primer Distrito de
San Juan. al Secretario senior Celestino
Marrero, Ia vista del pleito electoral por
ssta nnunicipalidad seiialado para hoy
Aunes ha quedado pospuesta para ma
lana martes l6 del corriente.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1923-01-15
EN- GAMING.

Nuestro compaiiero Angel Rivero, ha
recibido de la casa editorial Rivarde-
negra, un cable avisandole que la edi-
cion de su libro, "Cronicas de la Cue
IRA Hispanoamericana en- Puerto Ri
CO.., sali6 ell 10 de este mes, de BARGE
Iona, bordo del vapor trasatlantico
espaiiol.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1923-01-15
CON GRIPE

Estan convaleciendo de la invasion
de gripe que hubo en- la elegante resi-
dencia de Ia parada IL de Santurce. Ia
distinguida esposa. del Senador Benite2
u uno de sus nihos, que han tenido que
guardian CANA. Celebranos el restable'
cimiento de los enfermos cuya morada
ha sido constantemente visitada.
Evening star., 1923-11-08
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, November S.-Rafael
Schermann, Polish graphologist,
brought to this country to demon
strate his power to read character.
the past. present and future, drove q
deep dent in the skepticism Of more
than a score of most skeptical men
on earth last night. The occasion
was a dinner at a private club given
by George Palmer Putnam, publisher.
The skeptics were selected scientists,
psychologists, fiction writer, news
paper editors and a group of unbe-
lieving reporters.
OF the demonstrations two, because
OF the prominence Of the individuals
involved and the concomitant circum-
stances, amazed the spectators.
Mr.. Schermann was shown a framed
piece of manuscript the signature of
which had been blotted out by paper
glued to the glass. The handwriting
was generally shaky. 1t read:
''P. S. Send me the gallery proof
What pictures have you put in the
volume? Book" first was used, but
was crossed out) When will you
issue them? May I have a set?"
After studying 1t Mr.. Schermann
note, and, fortunately, an intimate Of
audience:
He was a man who had many strug-
giles, but none of which broke him. He
led in many ways a sad life. He was
Evening star., 1923-11-08
KLAN STAFF CHIEF
E. TO ASK new WR|TS
Life Threatened, Says Dr..
Johnston, Who Will Again
Name Three Officials.
By the Associated Press.

ATLANTA, Ga, November S.-Chief
interest in the developments in ku
Klux Klan affairs consequent to the
shooting to death last Monday of w. s.
Coburn, klan attorney. by p. E. Fox,
Khan publicity man, centers In the
announcement from Birmingham, Ala,
by DR. Fred B. Johnston. chief OF staff
Of William Joseph Simmons, emperor
of the order, that he intends to renew
peace warrants against three Klan Of
ffcials
Peace warrants were issued Tuesday
against III. w. Evans. imperial wizard
of the Khan: II. X. Ramsey, imperial
klazik, and T. J. McKinnon, head of
the investigation department of the
organization, but the warrants
against the last three were dismissed
yesterday when DIR. Johnston failed to
appear The warrant against DR..
Evans still is in effect, service not
having been obtained.
Fears Personal Harm.
DR.. Johnston charges he has reasons
TO fear for his safety because of a
threat he alleges Was made by Fox
against him, Emperor Simmons, E. Y.
Clarke and Coburn. The subsequent
killing of Coburn, he states, caused
made by Fox.
The warrants against the three men
were dismissed yesterday for lack of
prosecution. 1t developed that DR.. john
ston had gone to Birmingham to con-
suit with physicians regarding the con-
dition of Emperor Simmons mother,
who had suffered an injury. Emperor
Simmons also was in Birmingham.
Imperial Wizard Evans is said to be
on a speaking tour.
killing Probe to Continue.
Solicitor General Boykin will continue
investigation of the killing of Coburn
today. Acco,[ng to information from
the solicitor S office, an attempt will
be made to begin the Fox trial early
next week. Mrs. Fox consulted with
several attorneys yesterday, but has
given no indication of defense plans.
Further examination of Fox for
mental disorders is probable today, ac-
cording to announcement by his. family
physician, DIR. Linton Smith, who, after
All examination yesterday, said he
might call in an alienist for consulta-
ton should further examination war
rant such procedure.
Fox, according to information at the
Jail, has indicated that until he has en-
gagged counsel he will maintain the
strict silence that has characterized his
attitude since the Staying.
Evening star., 1923-11-08

viewed condition Of the intestines, said
the patient had recovered much IN the
last year and told Of two previous
operations the subject had undergone.
Taking a sheet on which the exeou-
ttie editor Of New York Newspaper
hsd written his doubts about Mr..
Sshermann, the medium analyzed him
as highly educated; possessed OF .
ksen insight; of inexhaustible capa-
ctsy for work; and makes people tell
they don't want to tell him." Report
cts agreed that hlled the bill.
From an analysis OF the handwrit-
irg Of Jesse Williams, playwright.
Mr.. Schermann made deductions that
TIE subject said were more than 70
psr cent accurate. He characterized
Williams as a young mind OF the
age of thfrty-four, mentally and ply
sscally, and likely to stay that way
Ter some time. Mr.. Williams admitted
he was glad to obtain the information
and he said he was very much i'm
pressed"
One Of the reporters was selected as
a!subject. He agreed in the main with
Sehermann's revelations that he had
teiled in his youth, and was now
working in the midst of disorder and
confusion" He also agreed that MT.
SHERMAN was correct in estimating
his subject would be highly success
f,l." ts
I Amaxes Entire Audience.
AN amazing incident was performed
with oil paintings and drawings
hanging in the room.
The signatures were covered WIN
paper and the painters names spelled
fer Mr.. Schermann. With high accu-
rscy in general he wrote the sigma
tires from looking at the pictures, In
two of the four Instances being cor
rect.
An insight into the Poles own char
AFTER was furnished when reporters
sons not present. Mr.. Schermann de-
cI!ned to examine but one OF them,
Evening star., 1923-11-08
Scl,ermann's PO,uers Ast0ltr,d
Most Skeptical Group in u. S.
Polish Graphologist Giues Amazing Dem
onstrati0n Before Leaders of Aner-
ican Thought in Ne,c York.

especially interested in the intellectual
and spiritual side Of life. He was in4
terested In art. He was clear thinkers
In his old days he had a southful outs
look: He helped any ons who tried
hard. Whenever he failed he went on
strenuously working"
The writing was Theodore Roose4
velt's, and Mr.. Beebe, who knew him, as
ne said, like son." appraised the
study as almost perfect, although
slightly wrong so far as sadness was
concerned, and entirely wreng so far as
art came in. Nor, said Mr.: Beebe, was
Roosevelt directly concernsd with the
spiritual side Of life.
Physician Astoniahed. !:
The chief other incident was the ac5
curate revelation of the physical troui
BILE of one of the men present. This
subjects physician, also a: guest, first
wrote for newspaper men brief
analysis Of his patients trouble. Then
the subject went behind screen with
Mr.. Schermann and wrote bis signature
and several other lines
Mr.. Schermann correctly diagnosed
the condition which: the physician had
been able to determine only through
the x-ray, accurately described an in
Evening star., 1923-11-08
SAYS U. s. CONSTITUTION
BETTER FOR GERMANY
Former Bavarian Premier Declares
Wiemar Charter Lacks Es-
sential Elasticity.
Bx the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MUNICH. November 8.-Instead of
accepting President Wilson's fourteen
points, Germany would have done bet
ter to adopt the American Constitu-
tion, is the conclusion reached by
Count Hugo Lirchenfeld, the former
Bavarian premier. He believes the
German charter adopted at Wiemar
lacks essential elasticity. with re-
spect to the federative rights of the
individual states. an evil which, in
his opinion, the drafters of the Amer
ican Constitution skilIfully avoided.
Count Lirchenfeld considers that
paragraph 48 of the German consti-
tuition, which was compromise
clause. is capable Of being interpreted
too literally, and that it will there
fore likely become a constant menace
in the central governments dealings
with the federated states.
Evening star., 1923-11-08

saying hts gift was not to be used to
expose any one.
He sat at the table with the diners,
but went behind q screen a few feet
away with his subject and called for
his Characterization Of the newspaper
editor It was apparent that he work.
cd as we'll when the subject was not
himself present
Among the selected skeptics"
were:
viii Irwin. C. Malcolm Bird, Here
ward Darlington, George Palmer
Putnam. Walter Franklin Prince,
Ralph Pulitzer, William Beebe. Jesse
Lynch Williams, Prof. A. A. Brill. s.
Loring Pickering, Paul Kennady.
John R Golfer. Wallace Irwin and
Kent Cooper.
Evening star., 1923-11-08
WASTE OF BRAIN POWER,
Engineer Says Inventors Puzzle
Over Valueless Things.

LONDON, November S.-More brain
power is wasted by inventors than by
any other class of people, says Sir
John Dewrance, president of the In
stitution of Mechanical Engineers.
cal patents is worth doing anything
with to make it commercial success,
he asserts, and many inventors spend
their lives and most of their money
on ideas that are rejected.
Evening star., 1923-11-08
ASKS FUNDS FOR NAVY.

BUENOS AIRES, Novmber S.-Presi-
dent de Alvear yesterday sent a mes
sage to congress requesting an appro-
|priation of about 100000 gold pesos
to be used in the purchase of mate
rial and repairs for the Argentine
navy.
Evening star., 1923-11-08

Success comes when a man has
something to do and does 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-13
.PICKINS HARDWICK Is
DEAD AT AGE OF ITO
Was One OF The Earliest Pioneers
Of State OF Alabama

Mrs. H. C. Nelems. Pratt City, was
notified Thursday of the death of
ler great uncle. Pickens Hardwick,
aged ITO years, which occurred Sum
day at the home of his son, Pate
Eardwick, at Branchville, St. Clair
county.
Mrs. Nelems Said that until ten
years ago her great uncle had never
ridden on RAILROAD train, and that
his first trip was very remarkable
experience to him. He was born and
active life until a few years ago
when one OF his legs was seriously
injured by a fall, making it difficult
for him to walk without assistance.
His memory of dates and events was
said to have been most remarkable.
He remembered quite W. when the
greater part of Alabama was but
wilderness and but few white men
resided within the boundaries of the
state.
Mr.. Hardwick was born and reared
he owned home on the Seaboard
railroad, which was named in his
honor, about six miles from Oden-
Vile. He was the father of ten
children, the most of whom are liv-
ing. His wife died some years ago
was buried at the old home near
Hardwick station in ST. Clair county.
Besides Mrs. Nelems there are sew
eral other relatives of Mr.. Hardwick
residing in Birmingham; among
these are: Mrs. ]. C. Phillips of
Norwood, and Mrs. Richard P. Pague
of Wlyam both grand nieces also.
The remains of Mr.. Hardwick were
inferred Tuesday at Branchville, the
home of his son.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-13
DR.. D. 7. NJ NAbb
DIES FROM Sill 0 7
I. 6. |. HOSPITAL
Commissioners Harrison and
Cloe Attend School
Meeting
ENSLEY BUREAU !
THE AGE-HERAID !
Ensiey. Ala, April 12

DR.. Oscar T McNabb of Whitwell,
Tenn died at the T. C. I. hospital
in Fairfield Thursday afternoon at
2:31 o'clock a sthe result of being
Shot at Whitwell March II by a
stranger whom he did not know. The
remains will be sent to Whitwell Fri
day morning by Echol & Angwin un-
dertakers. According to report Dr..
McNabb was shot twice, 1t is alleged
by Jim Thompson, miner, as he
was getting out of his car to enter
drug store. He was given medical
treatment at Whitwell and was put
on train and brought to Birming-
ham to the T. C. I. hospital, accom-
panied by his wife and three brothers.
j ust before lapsing into uncon-
seriousness Thursday morning his last
words were: II don't know why he
shot me-" DR.. McNabb was 80 years
of age and had been employed by the
company for IS years.
The alleged assailant of DR.. Nc
Nabb is under a $3.50 bond at Whit
we'll
Mrs McNabb and three of his
brothers, Luther. Tom and Edgar Nc
Nabb, were by DR.. McNabb's bedside
Thursday. He is survived by two
other brothers, two daughters, Cath
crime and Mary Seaele; and three
sons. John Pate, Herschell and Nathan
McNabb. His children all reside at
Whitwell
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-13
CELEBRA ITO n At
BESSEMER OPENS
WITH BIG CROWDS
Miss Sue Hutchinson win
ner of Auto Given BY
Merchants
BESSEMER BUREAU
THE AGE-HERALD
Bessemer. Ala, April IL

Miss Sue Hutchinson, 230 Jefferson
avenue, was awarded the fourth
automobile given away by the mer-
chants association as first prize in
the celebration of Bessemer's 96th
birthday anniversary Thursday.
There were six other prizes yet to
be awarded.
A large crowd attended the cele-
bration of Bessemer's birthday in
spite of a rain that continued
throughout the day. A large number
of people came in from the rural
sections over which the celebration
had been extensively advertised.
The drawing for prizes occurred in
front of the chamber of commerce
at IL o'clock and a number of in
Ieresting entertainments were pro-
vided throughout the day.
A feature of the day was the open
ing of the poultry and egg show that
IS being given by the poultry diYi-
sion at 1914 Second avenue. A num-
Der of exhibites of chickens, eggs
and poultry yards devices are being
shown and a lecture course is being
given in the evening. The lectures
are held at the circuit court room
while an educational moving picture
is being shown there and at the
Liberty theatre. Government and
state demonstrators are in charge of
the show.
The poultry show will be continued
Friday and Saturday, and will be
followed by extension classes at the
various schools of the Bessemer dis
ltrict.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-13
MISS DENEL is HEAD
HYGIENE ASSOCIATION
Organization Meets In Connection
With State Dentists

Miss Florence Denel was elected
president of the Alabama Dental
Hygiene association at the annual
meeting held at the Tutwiler hotel
Thursday. The meeting was presided
over by Miss Maggie Miles of Mont
gomery. former president. MISS
Denel addressed the meeting on The
care of the Teeth in the Home.
subjct of intense interest to mem
bers present.
Other officers elected for the new
term are: Miss Maggie Miles, vice
president; Miss Willie Mae Carol,
secretary, and Miss Leslie Connors,
treasurer.
The Alabama Dental Hygiene as
ISOLATION is composed of young wom-
ell connected with dentistry in Ala
bsma, and were in annual conven-
ton with the Alabama Dental asso-
citation, now holding it's fifty. fourth
annual assembly at the Tutwiler.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-13
', T1i577 TODAYS
1 j. !: CALI:!NDAR!;!|
AT THE MOVIES

Alcazar-Betty Blythe in THE
Darling of the Rich"
Charlottesville Dean in The
Flame of Life"
Odeon-Pearl White in "Plunder."
Princess-"Outlaw and the Lady"
and Breaking Through"
Rialto-Hoot Gibson In Single
Handed"
Royal-Lester Cueno in THE Dew
lis Ghost"
Strand-Pola Negri in "Bello
Donna"
Trianon-Barbara LAMAR in "Tri-
fling Women"
AT THE THEATRES
Jefferson-Dark.
Lyric-Keith vaudeville and pic
lures.
Loew's Bijeu-vaudeville and pic
lures.
CURRENT EVENTS
Civilian club luncheon at the Tut
wiler hotel at 1 o'clock.
American Business club luncheon
at the Tutwiler hotel at l o'clock.
Alabama Dental association in con-
vention at the Tutwiler.
Southern druggists in session at
the Tutwiler hotel.
PROGRAM OF w SY
Musical program given by local ar
lists begins at p. I'm.
Opening ammo uncements.
Piano solo, Dance of the Dwarfs,
Phillip Rowell.
Soprano solo, selected" Miss
Johnnie Lee Stalworth, accompanied
by Mrs. C. E. Harvey.
Mandolin selections, Charles Paul
and Robert Thames.
Tenor solo. selected" ]. Phil Ma
guire, accompanied by F. William
Housmann.
piano solo. Rhapsody" (Hellar),
Phillip Rowell.
Soprano solo. selected" Miss John
ME Lee Stalworth, accompanied by
Mrs. C. E. Harvey.
Tenor sclo, selected" ]. Phil Ma
guire. accompanied by F. William
| Housman.
Mandolin selections, Charles Paul
and Robert Thames.
| Closing announcements.
Cotton quotation service begins at
| q
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-13
VIADUCT CONFERENCE

Final arrangements for the con-
ferences with railroad engineers of
the Southern, Louisville and Nashville
and Seaboard to discuss viaducts in
Birmingham with the city commits
sion on April Is. have been completed.
according to President D. E. McLen-
don, of the city commission, upon
receipt of telegram from P. r.
Pegram. vice-president of the South
ern sating engineers of that road
would be in attendance.
Engineers of the Birmingham Rail
way Light and Power company will
be asked to attend the conference,
Mr.. McLendon said. Wires have been
received from both the Seaboard and
Louisville and Nashville officials that
engineers of the roads would attend
the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-13
COMMISSIONERS ATTEND

City Commissioners W. l.. Harrison,
and w. B. Cloe attended the meeting
of the ParentTeachers association
which was held Thursday afternoon
at the Pratt City school building, and
which was well attended by members
of the association and a number of
visitors Commissioner Harrison spoke
on the playground work and urged
the parents of the school to stand
behind the playground movement. He
also told of the work the city was
doing toward this movement. Com
missioner Cloe also spoke about the
playground and asked that members
of the association raise $50. of which
S25 will be used for an instructor for
the boys and $50 for home equipmen
very interesting playlet of Mother
Goose stories, advocating health was
given by the pupils of the first,
second and third grades of the school.
1t was also decided not to disband
the association during the summer
months but that they would meet
regularly and stand behind the play
ground movement. On May 10 the
association will observe Mothers Day.
when DIR. c. B. Glenn will be the
principal speaker. May 20 has been
set aside as cleanup day. The
teachers of the school have been
asked to have the children make
posters for this campaign. 1t was
also decided to hold an outing at
East Lake park for the Pratt City
teachers sometime between now and
the close Of school. Following the
business session a social hour was
held and refreshments were served.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-13
FINANCIAL REPORT

An interesting financial report was
made at the recent meeting of the
James C. Heller Bible class of the
Presbyterian church. when it was
announced that collections for the
quarter had reached s2S5. Mrs. G. w.
Williamson resigned as secretary and
was succeeded by Mrs. Kimmons,
while Mrs. Louis Ling was elected as
a vice president at this meeting. Mrs.
oscar Cochran and Miss Alice Gran
ger were appointed members of the
Lookout committee.