The Wateree messenger. (Camden, S.C.) 1884-1942, February 15, 1933, Image 3
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.
Frostproof Cabbage and Onion Plants
ALL VARIETIES 500-49o l,000-79o
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f! J ,000 for I.OWH of T.lfe. I,lmbn, Sltfht. 1100
monthly for dlHablllty. Annual' premium
*3.50. Send for PROTECTO ACCIDENT
1'OKtCY. Inspect It. No ol?llKatlon. Covers
farmer and city resident. Republic Mlitunl
Insurance, I'-. S. Nwt. Hid*., Denver,
1>KTB(TIVES WANTED ? Men or women.
Stamped envelope for detail*. Bxp. uiincc
essary. IJOX ? 7. IIINTSVIM.K, Al.A.
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Frostproof Cabbage and Onion Plants
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"LOOK AT TOM GOING FOR
YOUR WAFFLES, ANN! HPS
BEEN TURNING UP HIS
NOSE AT MINE LATELY"
"MAYBE YOU HAVEN'T BEEN
MAKING THEM WITH MY
KIND OF BAKING POWDER"
?
,'j In baking powder, as In so many other
things, the real economy is the final result.
How foolish to use any but a tried
and true baking powder I Saving a few
pennies at the grocer's, but losing a repu
tation at a good cook! After a man has
once enjoyed the light, fluffy waffles, de
licious cakes and biscuits that Calumet
makes, it's pretty hard to get him used to
ordinary baking.
Any way you look at it. Calumet Is the
raal baking powder bargain I Reasonable
price? perfect results ? and you us* feM,
because Calumet goes further! Only one
' teaspoon to ? cup of rifted flour? that's
the thrifty standard proportion with
?rv Calumet.
This small proportion la made possible
by Calumet's wonderful efficiency? its scl?
DIXIE WAFFLES Try them to-c/ay I
2 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons Calumet Baking Powder
Vi teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
V/z cups milk
2 egg yolks, well beaten
a tablespoons melted butter
a egg whites, stiffly beaten
Bift flour once, measure, add baking powder, salt,
and sugar, and sift again. Combine milk, egg yolks,
and butter; add to flour. Pold in egg whites. Dake
in hot waffle iron. Serve hot with butter and I-og
Cabin Syrup. Makes six 4-section waffles.
{All menaur?m?ntB *ro lovr.l)
? ? m
entifically controlled Double- Action. For
Calumet acts twice ? first in the mixing
botfl ? and then in the oven. And it is this
marvelous second action which holds your
batter high and light all through the baking.
let ACTION 2nd ACTION ?
?IT PROOri Cal?m?l met twleal
TtKM picture* Illustrate the ftmout Calumet
Double -Actt?n T?*t. You'll Itftd full direction*
for making thU Mijr teet ilttlde every Calumet
cm, Try itl See for youraelf how Calumet acta
twiom to make your baking better.
THE DOUBLE-ACTING
BAKING POWDER