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South American City Ob serves 400th Anniversary. By r. W. THURNAU Qirtf gftnn, Cololrcbla, S. A.? Among t-t hs oldest of modern cities, Cartagena, founded In 1688, ba* Just tiered upon tbe Fifth century of Its existence. It celebrated the event in the picturesque manner of the country with a program of festivities and an elaborate expo sition designed to recall the wealth of romance and travail, which 400 years of life have brought to this "Carthage of the New world" and to portray her present-day activities in commerce, ag riculture and Industry. . i A port of call for noted navigators j of the world, from Columbus to Lind bergh, Cartagena" (pronounced Kar tah-bay-ftkh) evokes at every step the memory of early American history and the Spanish Main, and delights visi tors with its historic charm. Though possessing an ancient glamour second to none, CSrtagena presents Its strahge paradox of antiquity and mod ernity slde-by-slde. = Once tha&chlef port of the Spanish conquerors, It was the gateway through which untold millions In gold and Jewels passed from the new world to the old, fleets of treasure laden galleons setting forth twice yearly for Spanish ports. Today Car tagena Is an active seaport oil the Car- ? Jbbean, one of South America's north ernmost points of contact with the teeming North American continent, and a port of call for many trans oceanic liners which pass here en route from the four corners of the world through the Panama canal. Colorful and Turbulent. "" The life of Cartagena has been more colorful and more turbulent than that of any city In the Americas. The early Spanish conqulBtadores discovered the harbor and decided to establish a city there, through which tbe Spanish fleet might maintain contact with the rich new world over which their domain was rapidly becoming established. But the native Indians thought other wise, and it was only with the great est difficulty that they were subdued. On January 21, 1533, the first stone of the new city was laid by Pedro de Heredla In the nanie of Spain. There upon, Its fortresses and towers rose quickly, at a reported expense of $80,-. 000,000 and thousands upon thousands of lives, perhaps the costliest city In men and money since the building of Rome or Athens. Your guide points out that, like Car thage of old, It withstood many a mighty siege and was the site of the greatest battles of those times. And like Carthage of old, Cartagena fell j before invading conquerors. During the period 1544 to 1815, Car tagena was attacked eight times, by pirates and buccaneers, among them the Englishman Drake and his coun tryman Hawkins. These succeeded in capturing the city, held It for a short period and abandoned It with booty valued at more than half a million du cats. French adventurers also suc ceeded In capturing the city after strenuous siege, and departed with even greater treasure. _ In spite of temporary capture, Car tagena continued to remain Spanish, for, although some of the besiegers werp successful, their stay was only long enough to plunder and sack, to accumulate portable wealth to the ca pacity of their marauding ships. There are two entrances to the har bor of Cartagena, one of which was artificially closed by the Spaniards In the early days. Today, as you sail In to the "Boca Chlca" entrance, you view the city's mighty walls arising from the edge of the sea, walls 40 feet high and 50 to 00 feet thick. These walls, In the building of which 000, ? 000 slaves nre said to have lived, la bored and died, nre honey combed with prison cells which nre today given over to occupancy by the city's poor. In them, many a happy carefree fam ily resides with no thought of the trag ic history which surrounds them, the stories that the walla of th#lr homes might tell. Tragic and Romantic. ? The modern city, dignified by many evidences of Its tragic and romanUo' history, nestles comfortably at the Wa ter side, Its 80,000 Inhabitants untnlnd BOUGHT BY THE CUB? Richmond, xtnr lefthan<te<J pitcher of tho Baltimore Oriole# of the International lengue, who hn? been to tho (yhicflgo Cob? for a report* 1 Of $1*000. < Z 1 m ful of the historical Impressions which greet the visitor. One of the roost ambitious of engi neering projects Is nnder way In the harbor, supervised by n New York en gineering Arm. New concrete docks are being built to accommodate the many ships which call here for car* goes of Colombian coffees which have become famous the world over for their fine flavor and aroma. Upon entering the city, the visitor finds broad modern streets as well as the narrow roads of earlier days. Structures of steel and reinforced con crete, Including the city's first sky scraper, rear their heads above quaint old balconied houses with grilled and latticed windows, ancient palaces, ma jestic temples and churches and stores of Imposing proportions. The artistic appeal of classic archi tecture and brightly colored adobe walls and tile roofs, recall oldeu days when Impervious adventurers and their ladles rode through the strets In gilded chairs. The honk of auto mobile horns on the modern pave* f raents stimulates the Inevltuble thought that the progress of time brings changes In the old order. Here, Indeed, Today clasps hands with Yes terday and the two bid you welcome. Fails to Turn Sand to Gold; GeU Pen Paris.? 'The Age-old alchemist's dream of transmuting bas-> sub- . stances into precious gold was t blasted once more In the Seine cor rectlona) court when John Dnnl kowskI, Polish Inventor, was sen tenced to prison for falling to make gold oat of sand as he had prom ised his financial backer* DnnlkowskI was sentenced to two years' Imprisonment and fined 100 francs. The court decided "his secret process fcr turning sand Into gold Is on Impracticable combination of absurdities and con tVa dictions." lie was ordered to refund his backers Z5W.000 francs ($975,000) which they nad advanced him. The case has been the sensation of France. DnnlkowskI told his backers he could reap a fabulous profit by creating gold from a ton of Band dally. His supporters, who Included prominent men and members of nobility, looked for ward to vast fortunes. Hort?? Sold at 82 Cents Warsaw. ? The agricultural and economic crisis In Poland brought the .price of horses sold at auction re cently to 82 cents. One farmer sold his household furniture and several head of live stock for $4.10. Teaching Dad to Care for Baby Dr. Herman N. Bundcsen, health -commissioner of Chicago, has opened a class In child care for fathers. Ho is here seen teaching a young dad how to look after his infnnt daughter. Cosmic Rays Are Seen as Future Energy Professor Piccard Says Power Will Cost Little. Washington. ? Cosmic rays may be the energy of the future, harnessed energy which will light cities, moti vate Industries and drive airplanes through the stratosphere at tremen dous speeds, I'rof. August I'lccard, the Swiss physicist who ascended ten miles In a balloon, told an audience In the Washington auditorium in his first lecture In this country. Speaking before the National Geo graphic society, the famous strato sphere explorer said It Is "high time" man should be preparing to replace the earth's dwindling coal supplies with a new source of energy, which he believes will he the cosmic rays, which shower continuously on the earth from the sky. "The transformation of the ntoms of three drops of water,'* he said, "would produce enough cosmic rays and enough energy and motor power U. S. and Germany Plan Economic Co-Operation Berlin. ? A big step forward In the economic co-operation between the United States and Germany hns been achieved by a number Of important freight pools, closed between north Atlantic shipping companies of both countries. Agreements were closed between the United States line and the IYnpag Lloyd Union, the Baltimore Mall Steam Ship company and the Ham burg-American line, the Yankee line and the Hamburg-American line. Newspapers here hope the agree ments will lead to Improvement In the north Atlantic shipping service. The economic Importance of the agree ments Is seen especially In the fact that damaging competition between the shipping companies of both coun tries will be removed. "Oil" Wsll YUM. Water Seattle.? ?he stats of Washington's deepest oil well so far hss failed to produce oil, but Instead has produced hot water, struck at ab. k th? 4,000 foot level. The water, with strong force, was degree*. It Was Anal ly plugged off when drillers struck the 5, MO level. The well Is now down to 0,725 feet and is located in Aber deen. . > .fj-A !_ - __ _ *1? ? I to light up the whole c^ty of Wash ington through a whole night." Cosmic rays are produced by a "modification of atoms" not yet under stood, he explained, which releases tremendous energy, and "when we are nble to manufacture these ravs arti ficially on earth we M!1 be able to utilize that vast energy, and can snatch out of a handful of air, from a source now Invisible, sufllclent en ergy to operate hundreds of high-pow ered machines." "Cosmic rays are the energy of tho future," he added, "and when thin source of power is made available, pro [ duclng limitless energy trev, almost, what coal remains in the earth's veins will suddenly become valueless." The cosmic ruys are penetrating like tho rays from radium, but n million times more powerful, Professor Pic | card said. Divorces in Reno Now Cheaper Than Year Ago Reno, Nev. ? A decrease of 1,143 in divorce decrees granted In Reno In 1932, as compared to the previous year, Is shown In figures compiled by I the county clerk here. There wero 8,105 decrees granted her last year, as compared with 4,248 granted In 1931. The decrease Is blamed, to a large extent, to the depression. Fees of at* torneys also decreased. Persons com ing here for divorce sought more mod erate fees and, cheaper dwelling places during their si* weeks' residences. Of the 8,106 divorces granted hers In 1982, 1,087 went to men and 2,001 to women, while 17 of the cases wera annulments. Burglar AdmiU Crime, but Jury Sets Him Free . fhdlanapolls, Ind. ? James Gregory was among a group of suspects dis charged by the grand Jury for lack of evidence. Judge Thomas Garvin turned to him and Mid. "What did you do to get In trouble!" "I entered a house to commit a felony," Gregory blandly replied. "Whatr demanded the court. "Tha grand Jury report says you did not.M "O, I beg your pardon," Gregory hastened to correct hlrotelf, #,Tha Jtiry'a right." He was dismissed. '? EDDIE, THE AD MAN A?E HieKELBERRY, OWE OF OOd 8EST VAkrr AO CUSTCMERS, WRITES, "TZJffi oar /aVmojev R5R SALE" AO, AS Htt Bees AR8 WORKIU<?%' AMD ARE OU THE VERGE OT A UERVOUS , BREAKDOWN TtfeVlUG TO fHU, * THE DEMAND." ?, 1933. Western Newspaper Union. Let It Be "Home," Not Merely House Authority Points Out Error Made in Treatment of Children. MI,I,IE M. SAUNDERS National Kindergarten Association. "Juno," suld Mrs. Dennis sharply to her fifteen-year-old daughter, "I told you to put the salt and pepper shakers and the creamer and sugar howl on the buffet. Now do It." ' "But, mother," protested the girl, "they make It look so mussy and old fashioned. Can't l put them In the cupboard, please?'' "No, you can't. I wnnt them on the buffet, and I'm going to have them there. This Is my house and I'm boss here, yet awhile." "All right, mother," said June, flush ing with embarrassment at being spoken to so sharply before Mrs. Drake, a caller whom she liked very much. She left the room as quickly as possible after her evening task of drying the dinner drshes was finished. When she was out of hearing, her f . " mother, still busy wtth the evening work, said to her friend, "June hn8 reached the age when young people now-a-days want to run. everything. 1 don't propose to he bossed by my own. daughter, as some mothers that ftre seen are. 1 Insist ou buying her clothes, too. She doesn't always like them, but she can wear them or do without." Mrs. Drake hesitated, then said, "Since you have opened the subject, would you care to know wlmt 1 think?" "Why, yes," replied Mrs. Dennis. "Very well, then, I think you are making a mistake. June should be made to feel that this is her home, too. She nas seen how things are done in the homes of her little friends whose mothers follow modern prac tices and she has learned at school the accepted way of doing things. She knows it Is Considered old-fashioned to have the buffet loaded down, how ever pretty the silver may be. Now Is the time when she is supposed to be In training for home-making. She Is a sensible girl with good taste and Judgment. Should she not be allowed to exercise it? Should she not bo al lowed to choose her o\^n clothes, too, or part of them at least, nnd to go with you when you are buying the others?" "But she Isn't old enough, yet, to know what Is best for her to have In the way of clothing," protested Mrs. Dennis. "Well, perhaps she could not yet buy her coats, best dresses'and shoes, alone, but she most certainly should be allowed to help choose them. She has to wear them, you know. You will be surprised at the taste and judgment she will show. Anyway, | Doctors Give Creosote For Dangerous Coughs For many years our best doctors have prescribed creosote in some form lor coughs, colds and bronchitis, knowing how dangerous it is to let them hang on. Creomulsion with crcosote and six other highly important medicinal ele ments, quickly and effectively stops all coughs and colds that otherwise might lead to serious trouble. Creomulsion is powerful in the treat* ment of all colds and coughB no matter how long standing, yet it is absolutely harmless and is pleasant and easy to take. Your own druggist guarantees Creo mulsion by refunding your money if you are not relieved after taking Creomul sion as directed. Beware the cough or cold that hangs on. Always keep Creo mulsion on hand for instant use. (adv.) can.sjie lenrn without practice? And how," continued the. defender, "can you expect her to take an Interest In things In the home If you keep telling her It Is yours? If you were In her place would you not feel almost like a homeless intruder? MI'hhve noticed that lK>ys and girls who are constantly reminded of the fact that the home in which they live belongs to their pnrents, leave It Just as quickly as they possibly can for what they hope will be a home of their own. This often results In .un satisfactory early marriages, many of which end In the divorce court. If young people are made to feel that the house In which they live belongs In part to them while It Is their home, they are not going to leave It with out thoughtful consideration." Mrs. Dennis was silent a moment, ?then said, "Thank you. I will think this over." I>r. Pierce's Favorite Prescription makes weak women strong. No alcohol. Sold by druggiuU in tablets or liquid.? Adv. Why Invite Trouble? Ttecause you disagree with a man. It isn't necessary to tell him so. AT THE FIRST SNEEZE Uif NIGHT AND MORNING AND HIT Essence of Mbstol ON YOUR HANDKERCHIEF AND PILLOW ITS NEW SEND NO MONEY C. O. D. 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