The Dillon herald. (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, February 03, 1921, Image 8
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into this port tod*y by th? coast
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(kft Bersini attributes the salvatlon
of hto ship to a miracle?the ext
plosion of her fuel ol! tanks, which
literally, snuffed out the fire after
It it had raced unchecked for twenty
hours. The bias# originated in the
engine room from a burated feed
pipe when the Nettuno was four days
-out from Port Arthur from which
she cleared on January 21 with a
cargo of gasoline and fuel oil. At
that time she was off the Florida
coast.
In a few moments the Nettuno was
a seething Inferno amidships and
Capt. Bersini stated that it did not
seem possible for her to remain afloat
but a short time.
Paints Vivid Picture.
Seated in his badly damaged cabin
this afternoon while the Nettuno
swung easily at anchor in the river,
Capt. Bersini painted a vivid picture
of the horror through whic h he and
th* shlp"s personnel lived during the
twenty hours the fire raged unchecked
in the ship wallowing helplessly
in heavy seas.
It was also a story of courage and
devotion to duty such as men are seldom
called upon to perform. The
crew fought with desperation to keei
the fires from the gasoline stored in
the hold of the vessel. The fight, however,
appeared hopeless, according tc
Capt. Bersinl, and momentarily he
expected the flames to reach the gas
oline and blow the ship to atoms.
Practically every lifeboat aboard
the Nettuno had either been carried
away or smashed by the terrible buf
feting the tanker sustained during
the hours of the fire. Fire twisted ant
wrecked her engine room and warped
and cracked her steel decks and sid<
plates. The fact that the crew hat
no lifeboats in which to leave th<
burning vessel added to the horror o
the situation.
Praises Work of Crew.
Capt. Bersinl spoke in the highes
terms of the behavior of his officer
and crew, speaking of the bravery o
the two chief enginers, Betteno ant
I 4 Croa, as well as the heroism o
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ura vugiuvvi Utnui JWQD, WHO VOl
unteered to go below at the time th<
feed pipe burst to shut off the flow o
oil and rescue two firemen trapped li
the fire room. Joanna was so severely
burned that Capt. Bersini stated h<
did not think the engineer could sur
vive. His clothing was burned fron
bis body and his flesh in many placet
literally cooked. Joanna and the tw<
firemen, Brancalaone and Losito
-Who were *1*? badly burned, wen
transferred to the Belgian steamei
Kremlin on January 26, the day aftei
the fire aboard the Nettuno had beei
extinguished and sent to Newpori
Mews.
The Yamacxaw which had been ad
vised to look out for the Nettuno
picked up the ship on January 28 and
headed for JacksonvllTe. The Neuttc
is owned by the Italian State Bait
ways, her home port being Palmero,
Italy.
The ship is so badly damaged that
it Is estimated that it will be weeks
before she is again ready for sea. A
representative of the owners is expected
tomorrow from New York.
The Nettuno is a 6,000 ton ship,
400 feet in length with a breadth ol
beam of sixty feet.
Capt. Berslnl stated he had had
four years of war, had two ships torpedoed
under him by submarines, was
badly wounded in one of the explo
sions, dui tnoese experiences were
nothing compared to the horror
through which he had Just emerged.
For (our dayB the crew of the Nettuno
was without food or sleep.
Figured in Court*.
Beaumont, Texas, Jan. 30?The
Italian steamer Nettuno figured in
the courts here about two weeks ego.
It was alleged that customs rul^ ol
a law enacted in 1799 had been violated
and an attempt was made by
government agents to seize the vessel.
When the matter was referred to
the Department of Justice at Washington,
however, the order came back
to release the ship, as its ownership
was vested, apparently, in the Italian
government. The Nettuno then
cleared from Port Arthur after pay
iu& ?|i|>ruziiiiftieiy ^t,xuu customs
penalties imposed.
The threatened litigation was the
result of the ship's bringing 149
eases of intoxicating liquors whlcl
did not show on the manifest.
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The Burdens of Public Office.
Newg and Courier.
Nathan L. Miller has been Govern
or of New York for one month. Ot
Thursday of last week his physlclai
advised him to cancel all his speak
lng engagements and to take a com
plete rest. Newspaper correspondent!
I who called on the Governor at th<
Executive Mansion on Thursday af
ternoon were Impressed by his ex
hausted appearance and by the fev
erlsh flash in his cseeks.
President-elect Harding is on a va
cation in Florida because of the evi
dent danger that his health was about
to break down. The effect of tin
strain which he was under bad bo
come startllngly apparent to thoe?
him. The lines in his face had deepened;
he had begun to show an Irritability
entirely foreign to his na
B tore. It was judged necessary tc
Jfe- make an Immediate end ot the con
fereneeg at XTarion and send Mr
Harding te the South for a complete
Not la a long while has there beer
a period when the strew of event*
made the burdens and responsible
ties of high public offlce so heavy at
& . they are new. Next to the Presidency
oWce la the country at Ihls time
During the month that he has served
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maa? k|V|fl|||f M#fclMIII fft (M9T
i trt probably typical of what la la
tore for tbe Oorernor throughout his
tern. If oao month's s'truggle with
them has worn him out, how is he
to sustain the long ordeal that lies
sbeadT ab for Mr. Harding, he has
not yet even assumed the Presidency.
He has not had to bear one-tenth of
the burden that Wood row WliSon has
borne for years. The perplexities and
labors which have driven him to seek
rest and refreshment in Florida are
as nothing compared with those that
await him in the Whit^ House.
It has been said by men who have
had opportunity tor cloee and intimate
observation that the growth of
the country and the course of events
in tne put few z ear8 have made the
labors devolving upon the office of
President practically Intolerable. Not
one man in twenty, It is said, can
stand up under tbem; and it has
i been suggested that, for this reason,
if for no other, a radical recasting
and revision of governmental machin;
ery and methods will soon be necessary.
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MANY SUICIDES IN 1990.
i New York, Jan. 30?More than 6,000
suicides in 1920, an increase ol
\ over 1,000 for a single year, were
brought to the attention of the Save,
a-Llfe League, according to its annual
report made public today.
L "Life was taken,"' the report says,
"for the most trivial reasons in a
( large number of cases:
( "A man distressed because his new
L clothes were unsatisfactory.
"A woman peeved because her hus,
band refused to eat the pie she had
, made.
"A man angry with his wife because
she refused to vote the Demo1
cratic ticket.
t "A couple in dispute as to how fai
a window should be left open foi
. necessary air during the night,
j "A woman because of trouble ovei
j a powder puff.
3 "In IS20," the report continues
| "3,567 men and 2,604 women com
? mltted suicide. Possibly the increase
\ in suicide among women may be due
to the fact that so many have recent
ly entered business and political life
Lnhappy marriage relations and pres
1 ent living conditions also contribute
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mi Rcijr co me situation,
j "The youngest suicide was five
J years of age and the oldest 103.
"Divorce figured prominently lr
self destruction last year, more thai
8 100 persong killing themselves foi
this reason. The great number of far
mers' wives. Possibly the many splen
r did biys, lost in the war may have
9 been the cause.
' "Nothing could be more regretted
than the 400 soldiers who have de
8 stroyed themselves returning fron
the war, many also having beei
' guilty of homicide.
"Conditions brought about by the
enactment of the 18th amendmen
' have been the cause of not a few sui
cides. Also the drug addict has sup
plied a considerable number.
Millionaires Too.
( "This fearful and reckless destruc
I tion of human life is confined to n<
i particular clas8 or locality. Last yeai
? in the United States there were 7E
, presidents and managers of large
concerns, 36 men in the millionaire
l class and .23 rich women who became
i weary of life and finally terminated
, their mortal existence.
"In 1919 editors of newspapen
seemed to be immune, but this pasi
VOftr a rio?"n nr mnr~ '~?l
' tag three editors, helped to make ui
the list. The lawyers number 24, witt
eight judges. Doctors supply th?
greatest number of the professionals
i tliere being 54 reported to us.
"Neat to the physician was the aci
tor and the actress. Forty were re
ported.
"Self-destruction, among children
has reached an alarming situation. Ir
1T19 there were 477 children whc
ended their lives. In 1920 the numbei
i Increased to 707?boys, 225, and
girls, 484. The average age of th?
boys was 15. The girls 16. Boys mosi
1 frequently use a pistol, girls poison
"Not only in the United States but
al over the world reports show a mar
. Ked Increase in suicide since the wai
ended. During the war the rate fell
to the lowest In many years and thh
is always noticeable in time of som<
; great calamity.
> "Social, economic, and well nigh in
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g have given me durii
g perity and I will ths
? @ able part of their tr;
> g of adversity. I will
g equally as good sen
i B have in the past, in
" B and prompt deliver
5 B force of help this ye
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'BANK WOCI?1 have a call (or a
(aw share* of the First National
Bank stock. If you hare any to ofrt
quota price in first letter. E.
Rogers.?1 27 It.
WANTED ?COUNTRY PEOPLE TO
TRY OUR 75c. NKALB. PALMETTO
CAFE, NEXT TO nAi.n
i OFFICE?.tf.
WANTED ? Men or women to take
orders among friends and neighbors
for the genuine guaranteed
i hosiery, full Una Ior men. women
and children. Elimlnatee darning.
We pey 75c an hour spare time, or
136.00 a weak for full time. Experience
unnecessary. Write International
Stocking Mills, Norristown.
Pa.?1 13 lOt.
NOTICE?I AM AGENT FOR THE
Florence Steam Laundry and will
recelTe end deliver all laundries' as
promptly as possible. Palace Mari
ket.
. WANTiin Rv*nrh<v1?
I now have a full line of machinery
and that I am in a better position
. to give quick service than I have
ever been. All work guaranteed.
r Electric Shoe Shop over Dillon
Hotel, W. R. Summerall, Prop.?
1 20 tf.
1
0060 will break a Gold, Fever and
- Grippe quicker than anything we
- know, preventing pneumonia 12 0 13t
660
will break a Gold, Fever and Grippe
quicker than anything we know, preventing
pneumonia.?12 0 13t.
- FOR SALE: HIGH GRADE AMMOXlated
Fertilizers for cotton, corn,
5 tobacco, etc. Also, Fish Scrap,
* Blood, Tankage, Foreign Kainit,
Etc. Write us for prices advising
the tonnage you want. Dawhoo
Fertilirer Prim nn n v Rn* COO .
J Charleston. sT c'?1 20 6t.
* RUB - MY - TISM
Is a powerful Antiseptic and Pain
1 killer, cures infected, cuts, old sores,
| tetter, etc. Relieves Sprains, Neural"
gia, Rheumatism.?13 9 18t.
i 066 is a prescription for Colds, Fever
and LaGrippe. It's the most speedy
1 remedy we know.?13 9 13t. j
i SALESMEN WANTED ? TO solicit
orders for lubricating oils, greases
and paints. Salary or Commls5
sion. Address The Todd Oil and
I Paint Co., Cleveland, O.?2 3 ltp.
1 FOR SALE ? 50O Founds Pure
country lard at 26 cents per
pound. Apply to H. M. Rogters, Dillon.
S. C.?2 3 4tp.
> AT STUD?fhe Grand young stallion
I Henry Putney, "Requested" by San
* Francisco full brother to Mary Puti
ney 2.04 3-4, Abbie .Putney 2.03
5 1-4 and Montralo 2.10 will stand
* the season at the race track, Dll1
Ion. See Mr. Grant Connor for
terms.?2 8 2tp.
[ FOR RENT?Eleven Horse Farm
" near town of Marlon. Will rent as
whole or in small farms. For
1 terms apply Mrs. W. J. Montgom*
ery, Marlon, S. C.?2 3 It.
WHITE WYANDOTTE EOGS FOR
sale from leap nested hens that
laid 235 eggs last year. $3.00 per
^ dozen. J. D. Hargrove?2 3
\ JUST RECEIVED PEN WHITE
Wyandottes. Finch from J. C. Fis[
chel, Hope, Ind. Am booking or,
dera for eggs at $3.00 per dozen,
h J. D. Hargrove?2 3
t BUY WHITE WYANDOTTT EGOS.
Fischels "Egg a Day" strain. Am
booking orders now. $3.00 per
I dozen. J. D. Hargrove.?2 3.
> (WANTED?A Cow fresh in milk
giving three or more gallons per
day. Joe Adams, Dillon.?2 3 It. j
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many friends and g
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* patronage they |
ng the years of pros- g
ink them for a reason- g
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I promise to give them *j
rice in the future as I jj
good quality of meats *5
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Winter goods and bt
money to meet our 01
tore decided to maki
duction, we are goin
! item that was nurd
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" except goods pure
consisting of Clothing
Millinery and everyt
to Wear Line at
instances at less tha\
Now is your c<
will you have an
goods at such low pi
Men* Blue C Lam try Work 4 Op
Skirts Twv
Fleeced Lined Skirts and Drawers
59c
Men s Heavy Overalls
95c
Fine Dress and Apron Gingkama Qn
Yard iJC
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I Mnrric Face
Inviiit) ft aod
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bligations, we theree
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iased in our stock
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hased this m>
Dry Goodsf Shoes, 11
hing in the Ready
price and in some
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hance, never again I ^
opportunity to buy
rices. ?
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25c Percal*, dark pattern* only
1212c I 72
x 90 Bed Slieet* 79c
Men * Extra Heavy Ribbed CCn
Underskirt*, formerly-$1.50 OOv
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Apron. : 39c
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