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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-05
Browns Fall Before
Indians Offensive

Cleveland, Sept 4-Cleveland mace
a clean sweep of the series with st.
Louis, defeating the Browns in the
final game TODAY to .. Score:
St. Louis 90 . 0 0 O 0 0 o.
Cleveland 900 o > Ks Z 0
Danforth. Vangilder and Collins;
Shaute and O'Neill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-05
C0SL|N HELPS
SENATORS WIN
over BOSTON

Boston. Sept. 4-Goslins hitting
was the principle factor in Washing
tons to l victory over Boston to-
day. His double in the first inning
scored Peckinpaugh: his single in
the third scored Liebold and he him
self subsequently scored at the head
Of q double steal. Score:
WASHINGTON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-05
sBatted for Cooney in ct
s"Ran for Powell in 9th.
NEVV YORK

Home run-Kelley. Stolen base
Southworth Sacrifice - Cunning
ham. Double plays-Bancroft and
Kelly; Ford, K. Smith and Mclnnis.
Left on base-New York 5; Boston 3.
Bases on balls-Of Scott L; Cooney
l. Struck out-By Scott 8. Hit by
pitcher-By Cooney (Groh). Umplres
Mccormick, ODay and Finneran.
Time-1.2S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-05
ASSOCIATION

Columbus II, Toledo Q (first game)
Toledo 9, Columbus 3 (second game).
St. Paul 2. Kansas City /.
MINNEAPOLIS 9. Milwaukee 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-05

Home runs Palmer. Three ba,a
hits, Bissonette, Flynn, Larson. Two
base hits Delaney 2, Savage ;
Comerford, Beaudoin. Stolen bases
Comerford 2. Bissonette. Struck out
by Brennan 6; by Comerford /. hy
Clark. l. Double plays. Palmer. Gan.
dette, Bissonctte Hit by pitched BAH
Hill, Matthews. Passed ball. Mas.
terman. Base on balls off Brennan 6.
off Comerford 3. Sacrifice fly Gau.
dette. Umpire -1cDonough. Time Isl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-05

zz-batted for Mitchell in Sth. .
Washington -. l Q ? 0 -
Boston ....... 90 900 o. o.
Two base hits Goslin., s. Harris.
Stolen bases Goslin. Judge. Sacrl-
fees Collins. Double plays Bluege 70
s. Harris to Judge: Mcmillan 10
Burns. Left on base WASHINGTON a.
Boston 6. Bases on balls on Zahn
ser 4. Fullerton 4. Struck OUT ny
Zahniser ., Fullerton l. HITS OH VI
lerton in s; off O'Donl D IN mn
INC Losing pitcher Fullerton. I'M
hires Holmes and Connolly. Time
1887.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-05
AMERICAN LEAGUE

YESTERDAYS RESULTS
Washington 8; Boston I.
Cleveland 6; st. Louis 2.
Detroit 5; Chicago 2.
New York 2; Philadelphia O.
TODAY'S GAMES
Washington at Boston.
New York at Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-05
Firpo Speeds Up
with His Partners

Atlantic City. \. j., Sept. 4-, .1,o
A PA little more speed, a htt.e
more mower in the punches and a lit
tle less { a mercy On the sparring part
ners was noticeable today in the first
Of Iris Angel Firpo's heavy workouts
for his battle with Jack Dempsey,
September IA. The Argentine. stu IN
iovial mood. stepped seven ROUNDS
With his helpers and sent them an
to the dressing room with chimes ia
their ears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-05
cox DRIVES TWO
TO VICTORIES At
GRAND CIRCUIT

Hartford, Conn, Sept. 4.-The same
fields faced the starter in the three
races on today's Grand Circuit card
at Charter Oak Park, only three get
ting the word in the 200 trot and the
2.1O pace and four in the 2.14 trot.
Walter Cox won two, driving Mr..
Kent to the top Of the summary in
the fast trot and handling the rib
bons on Murphys Norman. that won
the pace.
Volo Chimes, another Of the Muir
ply stable, driven by Benyon, won
the first two heats OF the PA trot but
lost the third through break near
the wire. / The summarizes:
2.09 TROT, HEATS, $1,000
Mr.. Kent, bh, by Dillon Axworthy--
Bisca (Cox) .................l ! !
CONT Bugle, brig (White) .....3
Mary Kenna, BIN. (Horan) ......2 8
Time 2.O6ls; 206h; 2.06A.
2.10 PACE, 3 HEATS, $4,000:
Merriman. Big. by Belwyn-Lady Mary
Peter Bradford, Big (BenyoiO ..2 :
John Pershing. bG (Snow) ....o
Time EOS: 2.O512; 2.05a.
2.14 TROT, 3 HEATS, $1,000;
Volo Chimes, Big by Peter Nolo- MISS
Ruth Chimes (Benyon) ......l l :
June Marie, blkm (Dickersom..a !
serene Mary. chm (CoX) ..:.:.3 3
Eta Axworthy, hrm o. Brusie).4 4
Time 2.o71s; 2.0712; 2.oSA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-05
INTERN ATIONAL LEAGUE

Toronto s, Rochester 4.
Baltimore Z. Reading l.
Buffalo 7. Syracuse (first camel;
Buffalo s, Syracuse . (second game).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-05
YESTERDAYS SCORE
PERCENTAGE DOPE
and GAMES today

YESTERDAYS RESULTS
New York 8; Boston o.
Chicago 8; St. Louis 2.
Cincinnati 2; Pittaburg I.
TOpAY'S GAMES
Mono scheduled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-05
EASTERN LEAGUE

Worcester II, Springfield G (frct
game); Worcester 10, Springfield Q
(second game).
Only games scheduled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-05

Boston. Sept. 4.-Joie Ray and W ilhe
PitoIa will try to set a new record LOT
the two-mile race a. the invitation
games of the Boston Athletic Assocla-
Zion AZ Teen Field, Cambridge, Septem-
her Is. is was announced here today
by club officials. Dehart HUBBARD
University of Michigan broaa JUMP ~,
and Edward Gourdin, holder of the
worlds record in the. event, Will meet
in their speciality.
Boston. Sept. 4.-Sam Rice. right
fielder of the Washington American
League club. has been suspended IN.
definitely by Manager DOME BUSH II
was announced here today. The pen
a1ty was inflicted because q Rice
700 strenuous argument with his man
agnr when he was criticized for ms
playing of fly ball in the second La
Dor Day game with the Red Sox.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06
For Charity,

Two men attended village church
tea for which the tickets were sixpence
each. The profits were to 60 toward
providing a home for the aged poor
Of the village.
Billson, after accounting for ten
cups Of tea, eight ham sandwiches,
three plates Of bread and butter, two
teacakes, FIVE jam tarts and four small
buns, was passing his cup for the
eleventh time when he turned to his
companion and said: II think every.
one should encourage a thing Of this
sort, as 1t Is for a good cause"
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06
Slip Of the Pen.

Slip Of the Pen.
"Bill" the poet gasped, staggering
to his friends room.
"Why, what's wrongr the friend
inquired, grasping hold Of the totter-
ing man.
"Wrong?" the poet muttered. Eye
gods I wrote poem about my little
boy. I began the first verse with
these lines: My sonl My pigmy coun-
terpart.'"
Eyes, yes"
The poet drew a long breath as he
took a newspaper from his pocket.
Read" he cried suddenly. "See
what the criminal compositor did to
my opening line"
And the friend struggled unsuccess.
fully to stifie his mirth as he read
part l"-Judge.
aloud: my son, my pig, my counter
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06

Vegetable Compound myself. It has
given me quiet nerves so that I sleep all
night, and better appetite. ! have rec
commended it already to all my friends
and relatives. Mrs. ENGLEMANN, 20S2
Palmetto St. ,Ridgewood, Brooklyn, NY.
For the woman suffering from nervous
troubles causing sleeplessness, head
ache, hysteria, 1.-THE blues" Lydia e.
Pinkham' q Vegetable Compound viii be
found . splendid medicine. For the
woman Of middle age who is passing
through the trials Of that period, It can
be depended upon to relieve the troubles
common at that time.
Remember, the Vegetable Compound
has q record Of nearly fifty years OF
service and thousands of women praise
its merit, as does Mrs Englemann.
You should give it . fair trial now. 4
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06
Children Cry for "Castoria"
Especially Prepared for Infants and Children of All Ages

Motheri Fletcher's Castoria has
been In use for over 80 years as a
pleasant. harmless substitute for
Castor OIL, Paregoric, Teething Drops
and Soothing Syrups. Contains no
narcotics. Proven directions are on
each package. Physicians everywhere
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06
Difficult to Please.

He had walked himself tired, look
Ing for house. At last he found an
agent who had one at f52 year-to
let.
He looked 1t over, but was disap-
pointed. SO he returned to the agent.
mo good; it's too damp. Toadstools
In the kitchen and mildew on the din
ing-room walls"
WELL" said the indignant agent.
what Of itf What do you expect for
q pound a week. Orchidsr
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06

itching scalp and the dandruff Is cor
rected Immediately. Thin, dry, wispy
Or fading hair is quickly invigorated,
taking on new strength, color and
youthful beauty. "Danderine" is de-
lightful on the hair; refreshing,
stimulating tonic-not sticky or greasy
Any drug observation-disclosures
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06
Child Crop From the Farms.

The nations child crop, no less than
the food crops, comes mainly from
American farms, says DR.. @. J. Galpin.
in charge Of farm population studies
for the United States Department Of
Agriculture. Of the 100000 farm
population as compared with the same
number Of urban population the num-
Der Of children under ten years of age
on farms Is approximately 100000
more than in the cities. There are ap-
proximately 100000 children under
ten years Of age on farms with $780,
600 in cities having equivalent total
population, Doctor Galpln points out.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06

Cutieura Soap for the Complexion.
Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment now and then as
needed to make the complexion clear,
scalp clean and hands soft and white
Add to this the fascinating, fragrant
Cuticura Talcum, and you have the
Cuticura Toilet Trio.-Advertisemen
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06

years ago, and an
taking it now for tho
Change Of Life and
other troubles and ]
receive great benefit
from it. ] am willing
to let you use my
letter as a testimo-
NAL because tits the
truth. ! found your
booklet in my letter.
box and read it care
fully, ard that is how
III came tn take th0
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06
WOMEN! DYE FADED
THINGS new AGAIN
Dye or Tint Any Worn, Shabby Gar.
mont or Drapery..
-
Diamond gyes>
~

Each 15-cent package Of Diamond
Dyes" contains directions 50 simple
that any woman can dye or tint any
old, worn, faded thing new, even II
she has never dyed before. Choose
any color at drug store.-Advertissr
ment.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06

Scientists have been experimenting
with the use of spider webs In NADIA
gascar as q silk substitute.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06
GlRlSI A GLEAMY MASS
OF BEAUTIFUL HAIR
S5-cent "Dandsrlne" SO Improves Life.
less, Neglected Hair.

An abundance
Of luxuriant hair
full Of gloss,
CLEANS and life
4Qrtly follows a
genuine toning up
Of neglecte d
scalps with de-
pendable Dan
derine."
Falling hair,
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06

Genuine happiness Is able to stand q
lot Of hard knocks.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06
Not Impressed.

Not Impressed.
Mr.. Newlywed-The very first time
you deceive me I'll kill myself.
Mrs. Newlywed-And the second
time?
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06
WOMEN OF
MIDDLE AGE
Relieved Of Nervousness, and Other
Distressing Ailments by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Brooklyn, N, Y.-"I first took Lydia
q. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound four
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06

Temporary Relief.
The grand promoter had him cor
nered and was eying him solemnly.
Listen. my friend"
"Uhp
"Why don't you provide something
for rainy dayT
The prospect, with a feeble attempt
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06

ion and undermine
health. Constipation
brings on such ailments
asheadaches. biliousa at
tacks. and insomnia
>..l e ..l:.l ..=..,>.,.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06

at humor. responded: Il have s.
saved up for an umbrella"
Temporary relief" Numbered the
grand promoter. THAT would buy To-
600 shares Of my mining stock"
Fear Of being reformed keeps many
q man In the bachelor class.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06
Health and good looks
the reward of internal cleanliness

LEALTH and good looks go
/ lhand in hand. If you do not
keep clean internally. your looks
and health are undermined to-
gether. Aclogged intestine breeds
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06

Lon give dis
ease a start. Adopt this habit Of
internal cleanliness. Nujol 10 not
a medicine. Like pure water. it y
harmless. Take Nujol ~ regularly
a. you brush your teeth or wash
your facs. For sale by al druggists.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-12-06

health and vitality. Soon much
more serious conditions follow.
In constipation, say intestinal spe-
cialists. lies the primary cause of
more than three-quarters Of all i'll
ness including the gravest diseases
Of life.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-19
Pilots Crash in
Air, but Survive

PARIA Jsn- ~ Tho The air
planes Of Lieut. MAychAnd ana Lisut
Lurssts cpiiidsd asse fsst In the air
and ww~ badly damaged. ths pflstA
suoposdsd In iAndinx safely.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-19
Army Captain Kills
Lion With an Arrow

MAPLEcREEK. Cal. Jan H.
With a bow and arrow made By him.
self an sole weapon. Capt. cassiun II
styles Of tho army air scrvice sta
toned a, Mitchell Field. l.. l.. baxged
good sized mountain lion In one
shot"
Capt Styles I. considered ono Of
tho most expert archcrs In tho coun.
try. Ito says HIS lion was pierced
thru the hear, by the first arrow.
Il drew . couple Of times TO be
sure Of my musele@ and then lot him
have one In tho chest" Capt. Styles
said Tho old cuas reared back.
whlrisd and fell dead"
Syies was fiisr overseas and vas
for some time . prisoner OF the Ger.
mana.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-19
Young Girls Taste
Better Than Mother's

-Doesnr RosAlind look wefif NJ.
ways maintained the child would b
beautiful n her mother dressed hcr
properly. I never cav her - well
dresssds
Il donr know that I hAvA ether.
Her mother has ruled the rooss until
reosntiy and the child was forced TO
wear atrocious ci.,thea- Everyons
knowp that Ellen has horrible taste.
and she insisted on decking out the
poor child In frtlis and feathers that
didn't suit her At all
-wsn I'm Glad 10 80 the fm-
provcmsnt but I wonder who h ~
sponsibis for the ohangsr
Wen. i've bean told that Rosa
lind kicked over the traces herpeif
and refused TO wear = now dress her
mother brought home for her. Poor
Ellen was crushed. but daughter
stood firm Said she would ask her
dad 70 give her an allowances % abs
could buy her own clothes. That's
the las, I heard about n. but II looks
that tho child La selecting what she
II to wear"
"oh. remember taking TO her
the other day on the street. She was
flushed with excitement and said
something about buying something
on credit from her dads allowance.
I didn't pay an awful lot Of attsn-
tion. but that's what X is. She was
getting some clothes then. She said
she was going out 10 Cherry's. and
I remember now that they are hav-
ing a big January Reduction Sale"
rs that sof They do have such
satisfactory clothes. I must 10 right
down and look for drcss. too" They
are at 1915 Second ave. In the Riaito
building, right over the Pig'n
whistle. Take the elevator. - Ad-
xerfinement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-19
Rippe's Cafe
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
TODAY

The balcony provides accommodations for seventy
five people in booths. cory hooks and tables On
ths Same balcony In the ladies' rest room and the
gentiemens smoking room.
There two complete yentilating systems' one
for the kitchen and one for tbs large dining room
The entire dining room and balcony is finished
with a pearl gray and trimmed IN a darker shade
OF the same color The lighting effect is known
as the Golden Glow. and Is very effective.
The entire organization is under the direct per
sonai supervision Of Frank Ripe who has beer
active In this business In Seattle for the past
fourteen or fifteen years Each and every cmpoye
f. expert In his particular line thus assuring
the customer Of the very best posaIble.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-19

The new home OF Rippe's Cafe Is the very last
word In restaurants. Upon entering. Is con
frontcd with beautiful fifty.foot mahogany conn
ter with stools far enough apart for comfort. The
Kitchen shut Off from the view Of the public. Is
complete in every detail
A throe.oyen tseattlel Lang range occupes the
center while all around II b. the most modern
equipment obtanable. An electric waffle iron,
aluminium steam stock cooker. steam Jacket cooker
where several different kinds Of meat may be
cooked at the same time without interfering with
theo Their. electric potato pceler idea IN
pot and pan washer where dry steam In used for
thoroughly cleaning and drying Fearless electric
dish washer q charcoal broier-cach and every
piece Of kitchen furniture ana equipment stands at
least eight inches above the floor In order that
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-19

refuse or dirt can possibly nc.
eumulato - everything strictly
sanitary.
Right off from tho kitchen
IL n two.ton Ice machine in
stalled by II. Pearson Ice Ma.
chine Co. which supplies the
temperature needed for five
different rcfrigerators.
Adjoining the leo plant In
tho pantry. The store room In
filled 10 OVERLOOKING with
everything H.. market affords.
A. the back entrance is the
vegetable refrigerator. The
bake shop. where all the pas.
Try. etc. In made. In upstairs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-19
Wife Beaten Leshed
by Masked Mexicans

La yUNrA. CAi- Jan ie~--JuAn
rwnAndsn, . Aesxs0a Asmas. Was
taken from his hsms ~ maaksd ma.
u4sd q night anA ssntsnosA - -
whipped for batting his VITA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-19

Francis Adair, Irish actor
and singer, ioho is staging
the three-dct comedy drama,
The Peacemaker," iohich is
TO be presented at the Masonic
temple on the evening Of
January go for the benefit Of
the st. Patrick's church build
ING fund. The cast foiH be
selected from Seattie's An
adel players. Mr.. Addir is
risitino friends in Seattle at
present, preparatory 10 max
ing a tour Of Australia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-19

China hAs magazines for woman.
but thSy srs aIl editsd by men.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1923-12-20

Para los nuefe dTas en- que Sc llevan
O cab0 las traGiciGl alcs miSas de agui-
naldo en- u temple cat6lico de la ciu-
dad de Mayaglez, una banda de mi
sica ha siylo organizada por Ell senior
Dagoberto Jordan, al objeto de reco-
rrer las calles de la poblaci6n obsc-
quiar S!astinguidos elernentos socia-
les con escogidas selecciones musica
les.
Tn suggestive programa ha sido re-
dacto, el cual csta desarrollando Ia
banda dc Navidad, en- Ia forna siguien
te:
Domingo 16.--La banda rccorri6 la
ciudad ca general, ejecutando alegres
pleas, = asalthndo lueso la residep-
cia del 1cdo Manuel Marin, quien
agasajo esplendidamente los concu-
'rrentes.
Lunes 17.-Diana toda oruuesta
ell el barrio Carcel. sielEjo asaltada
la casd del senior Alfredo Arniero.
AIartes 1S.-Diana por la banda, que
partiendo de la plaza de Colon, asal-
to en- toda formh el hogar del senior
Mariana Lopez.
Microbes 19.-Diana al amanecer
asalt0 la casa de los seizures Sala Y
Compafifa, del barrio Salud..
JucveB 2O--Diana dcs.e 10 plaza
lie Colon nj barrio Barcelona, con asal
to la casa -resitlencia lie don Anto-
MO Morales, quien Sc propone echar
una cana al aire antes dc que el Sol
despuhte por Oriente.
vierncs Diana elesdc la plaza
dc Colon a Pueblo Eueyo, con asalto
Ia residencia de don Luis Esrino-
sa.
sdbado 22.--Diana desde la plaza
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1923-12-20


dez, de Aguadilla y los Otero, de HUI
macao.
Tambien hemos tenido companias
infantilcs, entire elias una formada
por la distinguida pianista Srta. Ana
Otero, en- Humacao, la cual trabai6
con general boneplacito ALI y, luego,
en- Ponce; otra en- San Juan, en- la
cual actuo como fgura preeminente
ell hoy Liceneiado en- Leyes, criyni-
ralista, ex-senator y actual represen-
tante la Camara don Jose de Jesus
Tizol; y, iinalmente, varias de afcio-
nados, en- las que figuraron don Ra-
faef) Cabrera, Gon alfonso Alvarez,
don Carlos Warren y otros distingui-
dos j6venes de nuestra buena socie-
dad.
Puerto Rico ha dado estrellas tea
tros de Cuba, Venezuela y otras re-
plblicas atino-americanas y aun de
Europa. iPor que no ha de dar en-
el dfa autores Y actores? .sar
70 voy a hacer una larga lista en-.
que aparezcan todas nuestras peque-
mas grandes. glorias, pero no estara
de. mas citar los nombres de los ilus-
tres miisicos y cantantes d. van a con-
tinuacion: hermanus Paoli, tenor Y
tiple; Ia Calderon, Menchaca, Calle-
ia, Tayarez (padre e hija), Anita y
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1923-12-20
LA PASEANTE lMPERTiNENTE
FL TEATRC EN- PUERTO RICO

No voy a detenerme a considerar
nj tenemos no motivos para quejar-
nos de que no nos visiten buenas COM
pafiias teatrales y 81, en- realidad, es.
tansos perdiendo el gusto por el tea
tro hablado y hasta la costumbre de
halagarnos ell dido con mdsica selec-
ta; voy simplemente a acusar al publ
co de no alentar los esfuerzos de los
empresarios, autores y actores, con
ese su desdenoso habito de no acudir
al teatro, por irse a adnirar, en- cam
bic, el lujo de una pelfcula america
ma, de cansado agrumento la mayoTia
de las veces.
La noche que assist la represen-
tacion de "Los Ruisenores", vi con
tristeza que no damos la debida inn
portancia a nuestra literature; que
nuestros noveles autores no hallan eco
a sus esfuerzos; y que no asiste al tea
tro ell p@blico que debia encontrarse
alli-el mas alto, ell mas capacitado
para juzgar-y, ausente ell cual, los
dramaturgos en- embrion Sc encuentran
desorientados,' sin saber a ciencia
cierta 81 ell pueblo acepta no aq1e-
LA YER ion de sus costumbres que
seguramente circulara por ell extran-
jero como muestra de elias. iEs que
va hemos perdido la nocion de 10 que
nuestro deber signifca? iEs que no
debemos nj siquiera un poquito de
atencion los autores que nos bril-
dan su csfuerzo, que amplian con el
las fronteras ideales de su patria Chi
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