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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-29

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.ll.
Proposing IN amendment 70 Section
81 OF Article 3 Of the Constitu-
ton Of ,he state of Texas TO pro
vide that the Legislature may
grant pensions to Confederate sol
diers, sailors and their widows,
who have been citizens OF Texas
since prior TO January l. 1910, pro-
vid;ng hat all soldiers, sailors and
their widows eligible under the
provisions hereof shall be entitled
to be placed upon the rolls and
participate in the pension fund
created hereunder; levying q tax
OF seven 500 cents on the
$4,000 valuation of property in
this State for the payment OF such
pension, providing that the Legis-
lature may reduce the rate OF pen
sion for such purpose, fixing a time
for the election TO be held on such
amendment, and making an APP
preparation to pay the expenses
thereof
Be il resolved b. the legislature
OF the state of Texas:
Section /. Section 81 OF Article
3 of the Constitution Of the State o.
Texas shall be amended so as to
hereafter read as follows:
Section 81. The Legislature shall
have no power TO make any grant or
authorize the making of any grant
OF public money to any individual
association OF individuals, municipal
or other corporations whatsoever
provided. however, the Legislature
may grant aid to INDECENT or disabled
Confederate soldiers and sailors, who
came to Texas prior 70 January i,
1919, and 10 their widows. in indi-
gent circumstances and who have
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-29

been bona fide residents OF this State
since January ], 1910, and who were
married 70 such soldiers or sailors
prior 20 January !. 1910, and TO in
digent and disabled soldiers who IN
der special laws OF the State OF Tex
as during tho war between the states
served in organization for the pro-
lection OF the frontier against In
dian raiders or MeIican marauders
and To INDECENT and disabled SOL
diers of the militia Of the State Of
Texas who were IN actiye service
during the war between the states
and TO the widows OF sucn soldiers
who are in INDECENT circumstances
and who were married 10 such SOL
diers prior to January /, 1910, pro-
vided that the word widow" in the
preceding lines OF this Section shall
not apply TO women born since the
year 1861. and all soldiers and sail
ors and widows Of soldiers and sail
ors eligible under the above condi-
tious shall be entitled 70 be placed
upon the pension rolls and
participate in the distribution OF the
pension fund OF this state under any
existing law or laws hereafter passed
nv the LEGISLATURE. and also 10 grant
aid Tor the establishment and main
! tenance OF a home for ssad soldiers
and sailors. their wives and widows
and women who aided in the Con-
federacy under such regulations and
limitations as may be provided by
law. provided the Legislature may
provide for husband and wife to re-
main together IN the home. There
is hereby levied in addition 10 all
other taxes heretofore permitted by
the Constitution OF Tenas q State ad
valorem tax on property of seven
(s.07) cents on the 500 valuation
for the purpose Of creating a special
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-29

as" Against the amendment 10
Section "a OF Article OF the Con-
stitution relating 10 mileage and per
diem OF Members OF the Legislature
of the STAKE of Texas"
Those voters who favor such
amendments shall erase by marking
line through the words against
the amendment to Sections 5 and 81
and 20 and 20 OF Article 4 OF the
Constitution OF the State OF Texas,
providing for compensation OF execu-
tive officers" And the result OF the
election shall be published and de-
clared according 10 the majority OF
the votes cast in such election: and
Those voters who favor such
amendment relating TO mileage and
per diem OF members of the Legisia-
, ture shall erase by marking through
the words Against the amendment
to Section "a OF Article 3 of the Con-
stitution relating 10 mileage and per
diem OF the members of the Legis-
lature OF the State OF Texas" Those
who oppose such amendment relat-
ing 10 mileage and per diem OF mem
bers OF the Legislature shall erase
by marking through the words for
the amendment TO Section "a of Ar
ticle 3 OF the Constitution relating
to mileage and per diem of the mem
bers OF the Legislature of the State
OF Texas" And the result OF the
election shall bepublished and de-
clared according TO the majority OF
the votes cast at such election.
Sec. 8. II a majority OF the votes
cast in the election herein provided
for should be In favor of the amend
ments proposed. the maximum sum
named herein shall become effective
and be the compensation thereafter
to be received by the officials named
therein on and after the first day OF
January. 1928, and so remain until
otherwise provided by law, and the
corporations so allowed shall be
paid out of any money in the State
Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 4. The sum Of Five Thou
sand (s5, 100000 Dollars or so much
thereof as may be necessary is here
by appropriated out OF any funds In
the Treasury not otherwise appro-
priated for the purpose OF paying the
necessary expenses OF the proclama-
ion and publication Of these amend
mente and the election 10 be held
hereunder.
"a True Copy 5, l.. STAPLES,
Secretary OF State.
I AZ
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-29

fund for the payment Of pensions
for service in the Confederate army
and navy. frontier organizations and
the militia OF the State of Texas. and
FOR the widows OF such soldiers serv-
ing in said armies, nayies, organifa-
tions or militia; provided that the
Legislature may reduce the tax rate
herein levied, and provided further
that the provisions of this Section
shall not be construed so as TO pre-
vent the grant OF aid in cases OF pub
lie calamity
Sec. q The foregoing Constitu-
tional amendment shall be submitted
TO vote OF the qualified voters OF
this State al On election to be held
on the fourth Saturday in July. 1921,
at which all voters shall have printed
or written on their ballots: FOR
amendment OF Section 81 OF Article
3 OF the Constitution authorizing the
Legislature to grant aid to Confed
crate soldiers, sailors and their Wild
ows who have been a resident OF this
State since January /, 1910" and
Against amendment to Section 81 OF
Article 3. OF the Constitution. author
izing the Legislature TO grant aid to
Confederate soldiers and their wild
ows."
Sec. 3. The Governor is hereby
directed TO issue the proclamation for
said election and have same published
as required by the Constitution and
laws OF this State. and the sum Of
five thousand ts6,o0o.oo) dollars or
so much thereof as may be necessary
is hereby appropriated out OF the gen
eral funds Of this State not otherwise
appropriated for expenses OF pubiica-
lions and elections hereunder.
a True Copy,) 8. L. STAPLES.
Secretary OF STATE.
a.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-29

MIR. and Mrs. Joe Strayborn have
returned. from ten day outing
They went 10 San Angelo, San
Antonio, Austin. back By the way OF
Georgetown. and other places. Mr.
Strayhorn says that reading from
ancient history ne learned that
they lost the art of fishing some
265 years ago but he had the honor
OF discovering il anew on this trip
He says they caught fish in album
dance and had SPLENDID good time.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-29
SANTA FE CHANGES rqnGB
ON MAY THE PMtsT
Aarillo. Texas. April 20. 1881

Aarillo. Texas, April 20, 1sfl.
The santa Fe Railway announces
that new time card will be effective
May LIST, for the entire system The
new card will be ready for proiics-
ton in few days.
Al important change is the return
to use OF central standard time on
the Plains and Slaton division. Dur
ing Federal control OF railroads the
dividing point between the central
and mountain time zones was chang.
ed from Clovis, New Mexico. 20 Wayp
Okla, Oklahoma. This change VISA un-
satisfactory to the people in north
west Texas and Congressman Marvin
Jones secured the passage OF law
to return northwest Texas 20 the cen
trail time zone.
The enforcement OF the laT vas
placed with the Interstate Commerce
Commission. But no order 10 change
the time was issued by the Commits
sion until recently. When the Santa
Fe Railway published 4 new time
card for the plains division March
9th, no order had been received.
When the order was issued BY the
Commission, no date was fixed for
the change OF time. When the order
was received, the Santa Fe railway
had under consideration L new time
card for the system to be in effect on
May LIST. II was decided not to issue
an extra time card Just for the short
time intervening
On May LIST Clovis, New Aeoleo'
again becomes the dividing point be
tween the central and mountain time
zones. All trains on the Plains eiVl-
sion from Waynoka 20 Clovis and on
the Slaton division from Sweetwater
70 Colyis and Canyon will be operat-
ed CD Central time after May LIST,
1927.
a NJ HOVE
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-29
REMOVAL NOTICE.

have moved my boot and shoe
shop from one door north Of Snyder
National Bank TO the Wilmeth Block
south Of the pos;office where I Will
be glad 20 meet ell my old friends
and customers. All work guaran-
teed satisfactory. p. Benbenek. att
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-29
STOP THAT ITCHING.

Use Blue 9tar Eczema Remedy for
itch, cracked hands. letter. eoSena'
ring worm and sores on children.
Sold on . guarantee by Sunson Drug
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-29

Mrs. J. 6. Patterson and MT and
Mrs. Il. =. Patterson we're visitors
Sunday at the homo Of M. and
Mrs. Joe Cation.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-04-29

Mrs. Tinker is now in the Dry Goods
department OF Matthe Ss-Dayis Go
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-25

Z A FORTNIGHT from tonight the election
"A Of 1921 will be history. That is per
haps all thnt can hc diSpnsSonatclr said Of
the impending event. Any interest that may
be injected into the campaign will be tncti-
tlous. Public apathy is pronounced and, in
view Of the circumstances OF the case, even
justified.
The rcSult of tho election Is a forcgonc
COP .lusion, n mere formal registration of the
DO 'sion Of the primaries. 10 the im9or-
tance of that contest the citizens Of Philn-
delphia. aside from the politicians and their
widely ramfed connections. failed to rise.
The coming election is a prcarrnnged farce,
the logical and legal sequel OF m INSULT
ciently attended, though vtaIly important,
rehearsal
The same ridiculous drama will continue
10 be played in this city SO long ns the
meaning Of the call for principles is i'm
perfectly grasped.
The only way to change the monotonous
bill Is 10 throw out the management before
any of the formal preparations for staging
the drama are made. In local issues the
case is hopeless once the opportunity Gt the
primaries Is lost.
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NOW MY IDEA IS THIS
Daily Talks Wh Thinking Phiadephians Subjects They
Kno,U Best

houses all around the neighborhood, but con-
ditions have changed very much since those
days and practically all Of them are now
gone. Some of them were all right and
others did not offer very desirable environ
ment for the sailor just Off ship from a long
cruise.
THE American sailor today is not so
boisterous as the old timer. Part of this Is
due to the superseding of the old sailing yes.
sci by the fast steamship, which makes the
time spent Mt sea much shorter and the
periods spent in port much closer together.
There Is little novelty nowadays for the
sailor to be on shore leave. Today sailor
can leave on voyage and be back home in
from fourteen to twenty four days; on the
old sailing vessel this same trip would have
taken from three to five months.
Our aim is to make the mission haven
OF refuge for all sailors. People can scarcely
realize what it means to n sailor to make a
strange port where he knows no one and no
one knows him. We overcome all this and
We make them not only better men, but
better citizens. for we teach them that the
citizens of the city and of their country as
well are with them in all that they do and
in all that they suffer-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-25
MRS. WICGS WAS REAL

MRS. WIGGS of the Cabbage Patch, the
AFl heroine OF Alice Hogan Rice's sue.
cessful novel Of the same name wns real
person Her name was Mrs. Mary A, Bass,
and she lived in a district in Louisville
known as the Cabbage Patch, until She died
this week.
Mrs. Rice did not pretend that she had
created the character She merely nut an
interesting and original minded woman in a
book, just as Edward Noycs Wcstcott nut n
noted Central New York horse trader in
David Harum," and did it 80 well that the
book made forum" for his family,
Dlsraeh put his contemporaries in his
novels and a key has been made for them 70
inform those who would like to know the
identity Of the characters.
But 1t is not the general custom of novel
lists to use real people as the basis for their
stories The impression prevails, however,
that this is common, and no successful book
appears without speculation in some quarters
as to the identity Of the hero or the villain,
Men and women who think they have been
idealized or buEesqued frequently write to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-25
AN AUsPIcloUS ADVANCE GUARD

WITH characteristic acuteness' Japan Is
w the first of the nations to be officially
represented here By members its delegation
TO the disarmament pNrley.
The exchange of Courtesies with leading
Washington officials IS. however, something
more than a commcndnble exhibit of tact. In
the field OF international relationships per-
sonal amenities are OF more practical conse-
oucuce than IS sometimes realized by the
general public.
The current preliminary introductions arc
nuspicious. Both Japan and America have
much to learn concerning On alleged conflict
Of purposes and the true state of opinion in
the two nations.
Personal contact provides an excellent
crucble for the extinction of unreasonable
animosites In the fortnight of friendly in
tcrcourse before the conference American and
japanese officials alike eTjoy the opportu-
nifty to prepare for the adjustment Of deli
cate situations with the least possible fric-
ton.
Already the ceerity Of the commission
from Toxic has created an impression Of good
will, which is the prime necessity for the
success Of the momentous sessions
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-25
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz

l. Adna r. ChafHee was an American os,.
eral, DISTINGUISHED for his seryices in
the Civil War. in Indian confiicts ana
in the Spanish War. His reputstIonn n'ia 10
chiefly based on his achievements in
the Cuban campaign OF 1898. in the
expedition for the relief Of tho legations
In Pekin In 1900 and In the Philippines
q TN. fiagrante delicto" literally means in
fragrant dereliction. Applied to crInI,
mails: It has become synonymous win
red-handed. "''''
3. Prague Is the capital of tho Republic O,
CZecho- -SloYnka. VI
4. Currer Bell was the pen name OF C,bor-
lotte Bronte, author OF Jane Eyre "
5. The first complete English translation n,
the Bible was made by John Wycllffa
in 1880.
8. stromboli is one of the Lipari Islsnds
north OF Sicily, famous for tts con,
stantly active volcano. VIII
Z. The moon Is poetically termed Cvntbi.
which was another name for ~
Roman goddess Diana, who renrn ,no
Bented the moon and was supDosed 70
have been born on Mount Cvnth,'s "
8. William +. Gladstone died In 1895
Q. Honeydew Is a sweet, sticky substoroo
found on leaves and stems. held 70 E'
excreted by aphides or plant lice oe
TO- The word vaudeville has been traced hoc,,
70 the songs OF Oliver Ba sseiin, Of tbN
Valley of Wire, France, in the ffteentbb
century. In French VALLEY Of Etrtnn
Is 'Vallon de Wire" which term hn-
came changed into wal or yai, Io
Wire" and eventually into "VauS- -dao ne
Wire" and vaudeville"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-25
SANE RULE REPUOIATEO

CONSIDERING the obstacles in its way.
~ the Wirth M.uihtrv, Mt last collapsed in
Germany, may be said TO have achieved n
creditable record. To the moderation and
good faith of the Chancellor The breakdown
last May of the French plans for occupa-
ton Of the Ruhr valley was obviously due,
as also at least the temporary adjustment
Of the reparatons problem. The negot!a-
tion Of the Berlin treaty with the United
States ranks as another highly important
practical accomplishment
That the impending new Administration
will be for the better so far as world sta =
bility is concerned is extremely doubtful.
Passions are running high upon the Silesisn
dispute which produced the rock upon which
the Wirth regime split
Reactionary influences headed by the per
vasive Hugo SHINES are detected in the
preparations for the new Ministry which
must be formed tomorrow to meet the En-
rente requirements regarding the division Of
Silesia. 1t is even intimated that monarch =
ist interests will be .tirring.
After a season Of restraint beneficial both
10 Germany and the outside world the pros
poets OF change are Of a mRnifestly dis.
quieting nature.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-25
HIGH COSTS

IT NAY be true, as the news 4.~pa,cnes
L suggest that the supreme wizards Of the
invisible bootleg empire wore preparing to
pGt millions of Illicit money into n slush
fund to carrl future elections IN Ponnsyl-
vania. If no such plan were atoot il Is
necessary TO assume merely the men higher
up were determined to devote their winnings
to other uses. For II is fact easily demon
Gtrated that since the dry law went into ef-
feet some hundreds Of millions have been
gathered in by the people who entered de-
liberately into the underground liquor trade
on large scale.
This, however, is not intended as a com.
men.ary on law voators 1t Is to suggest
one Of thc odd aspects Of the problem Of
the high cost Of living Men who made
fortunes IN bootleg whisky were able 10 do
SO because the price Of the stuff doubled and
qundrupled and quadrupled again. Buyers
we're plentiful in n time when there were
sounds of a great popular rage over the
high cost OF bread and coal and the like.
Did you ever near any one complain abor;
the high cost Of kooch?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-25

the novelist protesting against the notoriety
given to them. But in nine cases out of ten
the novelist never heard Of these persons.
This tendency Of people to identify them
selves with characters in fiction is so prev
alcnt that n number of novelists have taken
the prccaution to announce in a note in the
beginning Of their books that no one, in IL
has any real existence.
Characters like Mrs. Wigs and David
llarum, however, are usually more or less
truthful portraits Of living originals. The
wonder is that so few unique persons get
immortalizcd in fiction when there are one
or two of them in every community. 1t is n
common remark among their acquaintances
that some one ought to put them in book.
Mrs. Bass got that distinction and added to
the Joy of thousands
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-25
AS OTHERS SEE US

CAPTAIN HUNTER. 0i the French Line
~ frcighter Grelfryda. Is one skipper who
does not have to be convinced q! tAc cargo
handling advantages of tn, port OF phln-
delpha. lie has tested them in turn
around" calculated to awaken very pruC-
teal sort of interest on the grand Quays Of
Havre and Bordeaux.
Never in her career rs mcrchantIran
vas the Grelfryda loaded so swiftly as at
Pier 0S South last week. Three dnys four
hours was tho time consumed IN the whole
operation. Before sailing away on Sunday
Captain Hunter expressed himself as
amazed and delighted
He is not the first OF nautical visitors
10 indorsc the facilities Of this port and 70
contrast them fnvorablv with conditions
elsewhere on the Atlantic sea1OaTd.
The tendency of PhiladelphiNns generally
70 adopt deprecatory manner wnen the
port is q topic IS a product OF an old con-
venton. For years obvious natural assets
we're fagrantly neglected. But the marked
increase If pier facilities - cffe"tjng Il
change which is at least Immediately ap-
parent TO strangers.
Business men abroad mag be expected 20
take note Of the progress which is restoring
its once lost maritime prestige 10 the chief
commercial harbor on the Delaware
With outsiders contributing the stamp OF
approval. the realization of the truth may
become more vivid at home, and some ven.
cradle prejudices may go into the discard
ht Last
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-25
TAXES AND SMALL INCOMES

A Ny one familiar with the mental proc.
"A esses OF the United States Senate will
not be surprised to observe that consideration
OF methods Of relief for small income tax
payers is prompted by what might be called
an after. thought in Washington.
The Senate has seemed willing to forget
the man with an income Of $1,000 or
under" Yet the problem of income tax as
It confronts the man with small income
has many painful aspects.
The man with an income of $4,000 or
under" Is usually person with n myriad
of small responsibilities and family oblga-
tions. His Is the class which has suffered
most by the high cost Of the essentials Of
life. The rate Of income tax imposed upon
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-25
HE'S OUT AGAIN

IF GENERAL LUDENDORFF were not
l. al least slightly crazed he would never
have written the book which has just been
issued in Germany as n trumpet blast for a
revival Of frightfulness.
The worst beaten general that the world
has ever known wants the HOhenZOlerns re-
stored to power He cries out for the uni
vcrsnl acceptance Of Prussianism as a work
ing code and urges the people to stiffen and
steady themselves for a new war by which
the right Of might may be forever estab-
lished.
The worst thing about that sort Of writing
Is that it is likely to create lasting I'm
pressions everywhere but in the Germany OF
today 1t IS the most valuable sort 'of
propaganda for the statesmen who have al
ways insisted that the world cannot afford
TO be mcrciful to its recent enemies.
In every country there Hre people who
have been hoping to see the terms of settle
ment readjusted, not for the sake of Ger
mnny alone but for the sake Of Europe and
in the interest Of continuing peace Such
peoplc will be disarmed by 'ha demcnted
yappings of Junkers like LudendorH
There are other reaCtiOuaries in Berlin
who would Ike to reconvert the Germans to
the theory of Prussianism. They have only
10 keep UP their work of propaganda to
start n new safety first movement organized
TO take the Government of Germany com .
pletcly out Of the hands Of Germans.
You may get 105 900 rubIes for a dollar
q, NToscnvv buf II isn't worth the trin
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-25
HARDING WRITES A LETTER

"T WISH" writes President Harding in q
letter addressed TO the baby in Norris
town who has just been christened in his
honor, II could hope to remain as long as
you may, for the world is going to be an
extremely interesting place during the time
you are entitled to stay in II -
The world would be 4 far happier and
more peaceful place. too ii the Leads Of
Governments generally could boast a little of
Mr.. Harding's good nature and his lack of
anything Ike side" The President ap.
pears to lose no opportunity 70 keep in
touch with the crowd and he isn't ashamed
10 make i .lin that he likes 70 let his
actions b. I'D BY warm -heartedness and
common sense These are great virtues in
themselves. In the end they might do
wonders and even repair some OF toe enor-
nous damage done by scientific reasoning and
the philosophy of d!plomatists.