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Name of Ponce de Leon
Featured in Geography
Famed Spanish Explorer
Hero of Caribbean.
Washington. — Excavations beneath
the Cast Blanca in San Juan, Puerto
Itlco, have revealed ancient
tions, once part of Ponce de
palace. The present structure, though
popularly known as his residence,
built a few years after his death.
"Modern biographers have
Juan Ponce de Leon," says the Na¬
tional Geographic society. “He
mentioned only occasionally in
documents and records of his
but the events of his life are written
deep in the geography of the New
world he helped to create. His
figure stands In sculpture in the
square in San Juan and again in St.
Augustine. His name appears on every
map of the Caribbean. There is San
Tuan, capital of Puerto Rico;
the second town of importance in
same island; and Ponce de Leon bay.
cut into the southern tip of Florida.
Port of Riches.
‘Tonce de Leon probably sailed
ward with Columbus on his
voyage in 1493. On their way to
paniola t(he island of Haiti)
coasted past the shores of
Rico, giving the young soldier a
glimpse of his future home.
in the .Moorish wars, John Ponce
successful in subduing the natives
Hispaniola, and was shortly
governor of Biguey, the island’s
ern province. From his
on the east coast he could look
the Mona channel to the blue
of Puerto Rico. Rumors of gold,
den in those mountains, lured
across the channel. There he
rich lands, friendly Indians, and
promised gold. With this newly
quired wealth it was easy for him
secure appointment as governor of
island. To him it was truly
Rico’—‘Port of Riches’—and so
named it.
“By enslaving the Indians and
ploiting the island’s natural
John Ponce soon amassed a
He built and fortified the town of San
Juan, erected a magnificent
overlooking the harbor, and ruled
lands sternly. His first ally in all
campaigns was a remarkable
named Bereerillo. This
was more feared by the Indians
was his master. It was a great blow
to John Ponce when Bercedillo
killed in an encounter with the
of Guadaloupe.
Sought Fountain of Youth.
“A change in political parties
prived the governor of office.
rumors had reached his ears, not
gold this time, but of a fountain
youth, which the Indians said was on
the island of Bimini, to the north.
“So John Ponce fitted out three
ships and sailed forth on his romantic
search. He cruised past the Bahamas,
found no spring, but discovered the
Bahama channel, a route used there¬
Coast Guards in Alaska Have Varied Job
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Service Lives Up to Motto
“Always ifeady.”
Juneau, Alaska.—“Semper Paratus—
Always Ready” motto of the United
States coast guard, is most effectively
carried out in the Alaska division of
the service.
Guardsmen are prepared, day and
night, to rush food to starving vil¬
lages, administer Justice in remote
communities, rescue crews of Ice¬
bound whalers or tend sick and In¬
jured at remote Eskimo outposts.
Each of the five coast guard boats
cruising in and out of rocky fjords
or through ice floes is a store, post
office, police court, battleship and hos¬
pital, all in one.
The story of Alaska is associated
closely with the coast guard, for in
1S67, when Secretary of State William
H. Seward bought the vast territory,
It was the old cutter Lincoln that was
sent to survey the new possession.
Many thrilling rescues in the far
north are part of coast guard his
tory. in 1884 the old cutter Bear
saved the lives of Gen. Greeley and his
men—the same general, now ninety-
ELECTRIFIER
Morris L. Cooke, an Atlanta engt
Eeer » w as appointed head of the rurai
e ectrificatlon division of the works
^iief administration.
DADE COUNTY TIMES: THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1935
after by Spanish treasure ships. Steer¬
ing north and west he reached the
coast of Florida on Easter day, naming
it for ‘Pasqua de Flores.’ Ponce de
Leon had a lively Imagination, and
chose romantic names for the lands he
discovered. He probably landed first
near the St. Johns river, then coasted
south around the peninsula and north,
perhaps as far as Pensacola. When
he sighted the Florida Keys, he chris¬
tened them the ‘Martyrs.’ He also
found and named the Dry Tortugas,
where his men caught 170 turtles in
one night! Nowhere did he find the
spring that he sought, but the legend
persisted, and before long there was
scarcely a puddle or stream in Florida
that had not been bathed in by op¬
timistic Spaniards and Indians.
“When Ponce de Leon reported his
discoveries to Ferdinand he was ap¬
pointed governor of Florida, and com¬
manded to found a colony. For seven
years he was delayed by wars with
the Caribs; but in 1521 he sailed out
of San Juan harbor with two ships
Mussolini Starts Another City
Premier Benito Mussolini of Italy officially starting construction work
the new “Aeronautical City” of Guidonia in the region he has reclaimed
marsh land.
one, who was given belated recognition
this spring by congress for his Arctic
explorations.
Another dramatic rescue by the
Bear was that of the crew- of the
foundered whaling ship Napoleon, in
1890. Information of the Napoleon’s
plight, scribbled in Eskimo on a piece
of board, was passed from village to
village, until It finally reached the
Bear.
The coast guard brought the first
reindeer to Alaska from Siberia in the
’90s and under its watchful eye the
Pribilof island seal herd has increased
by more than ten times in the last 25
years.
One cutter will make tw-o hasty trips
to Point Barrow this summer, carrying
supplies to government employees at
that remote station. Two will follow
the Bering sea seal herds to protect
them from poachers. The others will
patrol villages and aid fishermen and
shipping, if needed.
“Relic of True Cross”
Is Found in California
Hollister, Calif.—What is claimed to
be a relic of the true cross, on which
Christ was crucified, has been found
in the archives of old San Juan mis¬
sion. relic
Father Francis Caffrey said the
was authenticated by a letter found
with it. The missive was signed by
Bishop Johannes Maria Odin, confer¬
ence of missions, Rome, and was writ¬
ten to Bishop Tiiaddeus, C. M., of
Monterey in 1852.
The cross is composed of two tiny
slivers of wood forming a miniature
cross about one-quarter Inch In size
and contained in a larger silken cross
encased in silver and with a glass aper¬
ture through which the relic can be
viewed.
Absent-Minded
Professor Lost in City
tnd, Ohio.—Here’s a true “ab-
ied professor” story:
i Dr. Paul A. Biefeld, retired
• of astronomy and director
»y observatory at Denver uni-
has traveled worldwide, he
here from Granville, Ohio, got
n relatives and friends and
iow what to do.
d attended the theater with
daughter and friends. Some¬
Wanted Youth Found
Caddying for Judge
Port Arthur, Texas. — Deputy
Sheriffs Claude Goldsmith and T. G.
Pool put in a hard day recently
searching for a youth who was
wanted on an old burglary indict¬
ment.
They went to his home several
times and searched all places the
youth frequented, but with no re¬
sults. Finally, they decided to wait
at his home until he returned.
Upon their arrival they found
him, less than five minutes after
Criminal Judge R. L. Murray, who
was to hear the case, had left him
there.
The boy had been caddying for
Judge Murray while the officers
searched.
loaded with men and supplies for
permanent settlement. Good
had deserted him, however; hostile
tives attacked the party as soon
they landed, and Ponce de Leon
wounded before they could regain
ships. He died soon after they
Cuba, and was buried In the city
San Juan."
how he became separated from
He forgot his daughter’s address.
didn’t occur to him that her
would be in the telephone book, so
spent the night in the
Y. M. C. A.
Relatives, distraught, asked
to look for an amnesia victim.
Biefeld’s safety was not
until finally he telephoned a
He occupies several lines in
Who in America” and is an
ical authority.
NEW GREEK ENVOY
Dimitrios L. Sicilianos is the
minister from Greece to the
States and he recently arrived
Washington and presented his
tials.
Police Short Wave Is
Great Aid to
Bridgeport, Conn.—The police
wave radio broadcasting station
proved a boon to automobile
companies. Several concerns
equipped their wrecker trucks
radios. Many times a police car
ambulance has arrived at the
of an accident to find several of
“wreckers” ahead of them and
ready to haul away the debris.
Georgia News
Happenings Ove' 'he State
Fire destroyed the Glennville
Company last week. The loss
unofficially estimated K
$50,000.
Egg dealers met last week at
bany to study the new egg
cation which became effective
this State on June 1.
Representative Tarver, of
announced recently that he had
ommended Walter E. Schilling
appointment as postmaster at
rietta.
The Crisp County Cannery,
and operated by the county and
of Cordele, and under
a of Miss Mary D. McGee, open
urday, June 1.
The two-day annual
of the Georgia Society of
Accountants was held May 24-25
Columbus. Nearly 100
attended the meeting.
H. Grady Langford, of
ville, vice president, was elevated
the presidency of the Georgia
ers' Association at its
at Sea Island recently.
An addition to the
County canning plant at
was completed last week, and
capacity more than doubled,
A. E. Gibson, county agent.
With the tomato plant
season nearing an end, the
ment from Cairo has already
surpassed that of any previous
son, according to announcements.
A number of counties that
not exceeded their borrowing
under the State constitutional
itation have filed applications
loans with the Georgia
ters of the PWA.
D. G. Bland, of Lumpkin,
gone to Washington in the
of the Georgia - Florida
Highway Association, seeking
paving of the route from Fort
uing to Port St. Joe, Fla.
It. L. Olive, of Augusta, was
ed president of the Georgia
maceutical Association and
was chosen as the next
place at the closing session of
annual convention at Albany
cently.
A lot on which the new post
is to be erected at Baxley has
deeded to the government by
Baxley Woman’s Club for
J. Saxton Daniel, United States
trict attorney there, announced
cently.
Executives of the larger
mills in Columbus have
that the plans there would
to observe wage and hour
tures set up by the NRA codes,
celed by the recent Supreme
ruling.
Governor Eugene Talmadge
elected democratic national
mitteeman from Georgia, late
week, succeeding the late
John S. Cohen. The selection
made by unanimous vote of
State democratic committee.
The body of a Chinese
which had remained in
preservation at the parlors of
& Sons, funeral directors of
gusta, since December 23,
shipped to China for burial
week.
The Union Bag and Paper
poration of New York City,
ufacturers of bags and other
ucts made from wood pulp has
nounced through its president,
ander Calder, the closing of
contract for the erection of a
to cost $4,000,000 at Savannah.
Organization of 19 new
clubs in Georgia—an
ment which placed Georgia
among the 77 districts of
clubs international — was
reported to the Georgia
of Lions clubs by William T.
of Athens, district governor of
State.
By permitting the
and sale in Georgia of
made wine the State has
open its markets to wine made
any other state or country,
ing to William H. Fleming, of
gusta, former member of
and one of the outstanding
tutional authorities in the State.
The huckleberry crop of the
dartown section is earlier this
son than usual, and the berries
larger and better than
according to the local agent of
Railway Express Agency,
handles all shipments.
are also that shipments this
will surpass all previous records.
Final arrangements for the
tion of the Weatherly
ing Company at Toccoa have
made and it is expected the
will be set up and in operation
July 1, according to F. E.
ly, president of the firm.
A. P. McKay, president, and
H. Cantrell, vice president of
Rome Plow Company, which
leased part of the Central of
gia Railway shops at Cedartown
their manufacturing plant, are
stalling machinery for the
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Ochool CUNDAY I Lesson
By REV. P. B. PITZ WATER, D. D,
Member of Faculty, Moody Bible
Institute of Chicago.
©. Western Newspaper Union.
Lesson for June 9
THE HOLY SPIRIT
(Pentecost Lesson)
LESSON TEXT—John 16:7-ll| to¬
mans 8:10-17, 26, 27.
GOLDEN TEXT—For as nany as are
led by the Spirit of God, th.. are the
■ons of God.—Romans 8:1a.
PRIMARY TOPIC— Jesus Keeps Hie
Promise.
JUNIOR TOPIC—The Coming of the
Holy Spirit.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP¬
IC —How the Holy Spirit He-lps Us.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP¬
IC—The Work of the Holy Spirit.
1. The Holy Spirit Promised (Joel
2:28, 29).
The prophet foretold that i. messi¬
anic times there would be a mighty
effusion of the Holy Spirit.
1. He was to be poured out.
2. He was to be bestowed upon nil
flesh, Irrespective of age, sex, or class.
3. This out-pouring was to Issue in
extraordinary activity and service.
4. This activity was to be accom¬
panied by marvelous signs.
II. This Prophetic Promise Was
Partially Fulfilled at Pentecost (Acts
2:1-21, 32, 33).
The unusual behavior of the disci¬
ples at Pentecost, with Peter’s preach¬
ing which resulted in the conversion
of thousands, evidenced the superna¬
tural, but the cosmic signs which the
prophet predicted to take place In
heaven and earth were not In evi¬
dence. The real fulfillment of the pro¬
phet’s prediction Is In the future and
will find fulfillment In connection with
the regathering of Israel and the es¬
tablishment of the Messianic Kingdom.
III. Some Names of the Holy Spirit.
1. Comforter (John 14:1 G, 17).
“Comforter” means literally "one
called to one’s side as a part taker, an
advocate, a helper and defender." He
is called “another Connorter" as he
was to take the place of Jesus.
2. The Witness (John 15:26). The
Spirit peculiarly witnesses of Christ.
He does not speak of himself, but
takes the things of Christ and shows
them unto us (John 16: 13).
3. The Spirit of Truth (John 16:13).
The Holy Spirit guides Into all truth.
Those who are taught by him know
the truth.
IV. Some Works of the Spirit.
1. He regenerates (John ,3:3-8). The
new birth Is peculiarly tlie Spirit’s
work.
2. He teaches (John 14:26). The
Holy Spirit wab to take up the work
of teaching the disciples.
8. Convicts the world of sin (John
16:8, 9). The Holy Spirit alone can
show men the demerit of their lives
and their shortcomings before God.
4. Convicts the world of righteous¬
ness (John 16:10). The resurrection
and ascension of Christ prove that he
is the Righteous One and that righte¬
ousness Is only possible as he is ac¬
cepted as Savior.
5. Convicts the world of Judgment
(John 16:11). Sin unatoned for shall
bo punished. The sinner who refuses
the righteousness which God provided
In Jesus Christ shall be Judged.
6. Gives victory over the flesh I
(Rom. 8:2, 12, 13). By the energy of
the Holy Spirit the carnal nature can
be kept In subjection.
7. He leads the believer (Rom.
8:14). The Spirit-filled believer lives
the life of the Son of God. »
8. He gives assurance to the
believer (Rom. 8:15-17). The Holy
Spirit witnesses together with the hu¬
man spirit to the reality of the new
birth.
9. Enables the believer to pray ac¬
cording to the will of God (Rom.
8:26, 27). The Holy Spirit helps the
believer’s infirmities in prayer.
V. The Diversity of the Gift# of
the Spirit (I Cor. 12:4-11).
In the Church there are to be found
those possessing the gifts of wisdom,
faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, dis¬
cernment of spirits, divers kinds of
tougues and their Interpretation.
VI The Sealing of the Spirit (Eph.
1:13, 14).
Into the regenerated life comes the
Holy Spirit at once. The indwelling
of the Divine Spirit is God’s seal of
ownership. It is not only a seal of
ownership, but of of the security. completion It Is of also the j j
the guarantee
work of redemption.
VII. The Unity of the Spirit (Eph.
4:1-6).
Christian unity is only possible when
effected by the one Holy Spirit.
Vili. The Sin of Grieving the Spirit
(Eph. 4:30).
The Spirit may be grieved by fail¬
ure to respond to his Initiative, by
yielding to the lust of the flesh, the
lust of the eye and the vainglory of
life, by failure to render full and free
obedience, as well as failure to sur¬
render every faculty of the being to
his control and direction.
Joy
Joy is the mainspring in the whole
round of everlasting nature; joy moves
the wheels of the great timepiece of
the world; she it is that loosens flow¬
ers from their buds, suns from their
firmaments, rolling spheres in distant
space seen not by the glass of the as¬
tronomer.—Schiller.
Nobleness
Be noble, and the nobleness that lies
In other men, sleeping but never dead,
will rise in majesty to meet thine own
—James Russell LoweiL
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When Will It Happen?
One prosaic night O. Henry, the
universally beloved short storyteller,
was pushing forward through a
drizzling rain with ills coat collar
turned up about his neck, says the
Los Angeles Times, lie was ac¬
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him for aid to buy food. O. Henry
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“Well, It was nil 1 had!” replied
O. Henry.
When will It happen again?—
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