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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-05
LIONS CLUB MEMBERS
IN POLITICAL JOBS

In the appointments of the city
officials as we'll as the recent cleo
ton the Lions Club has appeared
well. The president, Thomas L..
Hanson, was elected to the Office of
assemblyman at the November cleo
ton, while at the recent city ap-
pointments Philip P. Costello was
appointed city clerk; Thomas B..
Layden. water commissioner; Louis
p. Booz. city engineer; Thomas
Burke, harhor commissioner; Albert
Leon, library board. Emil Strem-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-05
NO CONFERENCE
FOR DEMOCRATS

TRENTON. Jan. 5-They walked
sigh in and turned around and
walked right out again. This is IN
effect what six of the twenty DEM
0cratio members of the legislature
lid yesterday. There was to have
been a minority conference bat
when the scheduled hour came,
ioyernor-elect Silzer and fourteen
IF the legislators-to-be were con-
spicr Gus by their absence. Hence
The conference was not held and
there was no discussion OF a Demo-
cratic program.
AS matters stand now there 8
little probability of a Democratic
program being presented when the
legislature meets next Tuesday. 1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-05

Fashion predicts this silk
to be more popular this
spring than ever before. We
are showing it in 8 different
colors also in black.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-05
S|LZER CLASH
IN RATE BILL

NEWARK, Jan. 5.-The rejection
by Congressman Bacharach Of the
measure submitted to him by Gov
ernor-elect Silzer as a substitute for
the Bacharach bill aimed at curtail-
ing the power of the lower Federal
ment that the Bacharach measure.
which has been in committee for
many months. is impossible ana the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-05

declaration that this will be made
clear to Mr.. Bacharach in further
correspondence.
Judge Silzer after hearing last
night Representative Bacharach
hoped his own would De re-
ported out of committee and that
the Silzer substitute was not fully
made clear, declared he had made
the bill very clear to Mr.. Bacharach
some time before election and since.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-05

lau, 9nother Lion, was appointed
borough attorney of Carteret.
Among the retiring city officials
are Leo CoIdbeFger from the office
of city attorney and Joseph e.
Hornsby, over whose position there
is every indication of a hot contest.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-05

will be left to Mr.. Silzer to blaze
the way in his inaugural addresu.
Only one thing appears certain the
twelve Hudson county legislators
are opposed to the new executive s
measure for tax limitation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-05

HEN 10000 ancient Greeks drove the Persian
w hordes from the plains of Marathon, they at
once dispatched a courier to Athens to bear in
telligence of their victory.
1t took the messenger hours to reach the city, and so
b~reathless was he that, as the people thronged eagerly
about him to hear the news, he merely gasped, VICTORY
is ours''-and fell dead. That was several hundred
years 3. c.
Today, the papers of the world would get the news
almost simultaneously with its happening, slap extras on
their presses, and shortly the thrilling story would be In
the hands of some millions of readers.
Papers have supplanted the courier, multiplied his
effectiveness and increased his speed a hundredfod.
Not only does the newspaper make public the news
In the world of events, but it also keeps our information
upto-date on every article of human need, whether food,
clothing, household appliances, necessities or luxuries. The
latter news is found in the advertisements.
Advertising will help you. Whether you realize it
or not, advertising Is a big, vital force in your life.
Through it, American genius and American manufacture
ers are putting within your reach the many comforts and
conveniences Of modern life.
Do not overlook this mighty and indispensable service
which this paper offers with the rest Of the days news.
Read the advertisements
regularly
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-05

Cloth Goats with
large fur collars and
cuffs. Blouse back
and straight models
values to $4,000.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-27

of. the radio wires came in contact
with live electric wire and was
charged. 1t was this wire that Hover
ton took hold of with his hand when
he reached the ground He was
electrocuted in plain view of~several
soldier friends who were working with
him.
The clothes on the soldier were al
most burned away. and several places
on his body touched by the high
collage wire bore deep flesh burns.
Board to Investigate.
A board of officers at the station
hospital has been appointed to make
an official investigation of the acci-
dent. but up to noon Thursday; it had
not filed its report. .s
Howerton was n young soldier and
unmarried. His fhome is at Sydney.
Florida. where the remains will be
shipped for interment. Final funeral
arrangements had not been. completed
Thursday.
Officers at the hospital said Thurs
day that the accident was one of the
most unfortunate in the history of the
institution.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-27
NEW METHOD
HEALS RUPTURE
Kansas City Doctors Discovery
Makes Truss or Operation
Unnecessary.

Kansas City. Mo-, Especially A new
discovery which, experts agree, has no
equal for curative effects in all rup-
ture cases, is the latest accomplish
ment of DIR. Andrews, the well known
Hernia specialist of this city. The ex-
traordinary success of this new method
proves that it holds and heals rup-
ture. 1t weighs only few ounces.
Has no hard gouging pads. no elastic
belt, no leg strape, no steel bands. and
is as comfortable as light garment.
1t has enabled hundreds of persons
to throw away trus & and declare
their rupture absolutelyshealed. Many
of these had serious double ruptures,
from which they had suffered for
years. 1t is DIR. Andrews ambition
to have every ruptured person enjoy
the quick relief. comfort and healing
power of his discovery, and he will
send it on free trial TO any reader of
The Light who writes hin, at his Of
flee 1913 Kock Gldg.. Kansas City,
Mo. He wants one person in each
neighborhood to whom he can refer,
If you wish to be rid OF rupture for
good, without an operation, take ad
vantage of the doctors free offer
Write him today.-(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-27
MORE ABOUT SELLING
s. Hart Tells Of Growth Of
Typewriter Business.

William s. Hart, local manager of
the Remington Typewriter Company.
made the principal address before the
Craftsmanship Club at the Wednesday
noon luncheon of the club at the Gun
ter Hotel.
Mr.. Hart gaze an outline or. classi-
fication talk. in which he gave an in
sight Of how the typewriter business
from craftsmanship standpoint was
conducted.
"This year is the fiftieth anniver-
sary of the founding and introduction
of the typewriter into the business
world" Mr.. Hart said. ''for on Sep
TENDER II, 1873. the Remington con-
Germ turned out its first typewriter.
Courtesy, promptness and close at
tention to all complaints are ma N
factors in conducting this line of busl-
ness and a competent hello girl NJ
the switchboard with a sweet patient
voice is another big asset necessary to
our business" continued Mr.. Hart.
\. +. Hoogenhuyze, chairman OF
the day. stated that club members
expecting TO derive direct benefits
from the club. should attend as mans.
of the meetings as possible and as
SlSt III utlplus " upDullu anu uoiu tnt
club membership together"
Tom Petriny responded to the dis
cussion on the QUESTIONABLE How ma.
the seller analyZe assumed poses oi
buyers?" and Walter Biard gave his
version on How are the environment
and character closely related and
profitably studied in sellingT Both
topics were handled in an able and
satisfactory manner.
President Charles George introduced
the following guests: Henry Hart,
vice president of the City National
Bank, former local club member
J. Ii. Cushman and ]. II. Morgan,
both of the San Antonio Public Serv
ice Company. The new members IN
PRODUCED we're: George Wheeler. Y. NJ
c. A. worker. and Ed Christian with
Spencer-Saur Lumber Company.
]. f.. Adams drew the attendance
prize Of one gallon Of Mistletoe ice
cream for X. W. Mccain. represent
ing the Firestone Tire Company.
Miss Title Brown, contralto. and
Carl Cazell. tenor, with Miss Emms
Lipps at the piano. gave my RosarS
for You and Smiling Through"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-27

busiest individual on The s ound. But
he is efficient and handles his part
of the work ably.
The first exhibition Of fire works
was produced Wednesday night before
a crowd that ovcrflowed both grand
stands. Two more displays will be
given before the close of the fair Fri
day and Saturday night.
Cavalry Stages Drill.
The Fourteenth Cavalry staged an
added feature when a team of the fast
cavalry horses staged race during the
intermission of the regular races. A
cavalry drill every day is attracting
much attention in the grandstand every
day and it is an interesting diversion
TO the sturdy folks who are the main
stays of the fertil Guadalupe valleys
agricultural section.
Airplanes from Kelly Field near
San Antonio are regular visitors to
the fair grounds. They come in for
nations of six 10 eight planes. Some
of the pilots are stunt filters and their
gyrations in the air are big diver
T ,"e AZ a.;
~ uoil]a :I,y NiNoh' Luisns ana auJa-
80 orm. siu s: ,omns i s nm MI
ipnI ., Ia;r pa,rons anu al io'u'
''" m W oesu,'i 'nis weeh.
crn nne se.onu ., Earu VI .ne fa .h pru,
SIN was w Wss; Mor.ns vi u 'n w AIS
p"',na ~ ollcial s.ar.er IA. w1r'n y,
. a on ny. 'ne noiS ns 70 POI. pto.lpis AZ
I. os .oo ''o'A' Ane fesui'S Vi inc races
"'e' H. ,,..
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-27

nish distilled water until hospital
water system can be installed.
During the emergency American
naval vessels transported more than
$50 foreigners, less than half of whom
were Americans. VIII 1000 Japanese
and Chinese used American destroyers
and shipping board vessels in reaching
other places. Those going TO the
United States signed promises to pay
for their passage later, while those
taken to Koke were carried without
charge.
Mccoy Represents Army.
Since the department of the fleet
American relief activities here have
been handled principally by the Ameri-
can relief mission of which Brig. Gen.
Frank Mccoy is the head and who rep
resents the United Stat"s rlA- in re-
lief measures. The American Red
Cross which represents American civil
ian efforts with the relief mission is
experiencing difficulty in securing
representative in Japan. John X.
Geary, an American business man OF
Yokohama. has been urged to accent
the post, but declined because of the
necessity of restoring his own wrecked
business affairs. Thomas Wolff. treas
urer, and Knowlton Mixer, manager 4
the American Red Cross in Manila.
supplied the funds that were sent here
with army supplies.
Though Americans and other for
eigners in the earthquake zone are
in extremely hard circumstances. they
must depend upon their own efforts
to establish themselves. -
A comparatively trivial portion from
American agencies and from American
relief supplies being distributed
through japanese stations has go.-e to
them.
After the first week during which
Japanese emergency stations occupied
solely with distributing food
among their own people, the foreign
offices issued a proclamation inviting
foreigns who needed assistance to call
there and secure credentials. A SINH.
lar notice was posted on the ruins OF
the Grand Hotel at Yokohama. midi
eating the willingness of the local
japanese headquarters to assist for
eigners. With the establishment OF the
camp at Yokohama, Americans there
we're able to secure food nd shelter
from American sources.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-27
SEGU|N FAIR
STILL DRAWING
ARGECR0WDS
Aviators From Kelly Field
Pay Visit to Guadalupe
County Festivities.
CAVALRY ALSO THERE
Judges Begin Task Of
Awarding Ribbons and
Prizes to Exhibits.

Seguin, Tex, Sept. 2..-The crowds
at the Seventh Annual Guadalupe
County Fair. Tuesday night, taxed the
capacity of the space and as Wednes-
day marked the first of the fire works
display, another capacity crowd was
present. The weather still continues
TO be all that could be desired and the
crowds are in the best of humor.
Auto thieves have invaded this Sec
ton and several cars IN the outside of
the Enclosure were stolen The sheriff's
department with the assistance of of
ficers of neighboring sections is seek
ing the offenders. All of the stolen
cars are practically new and the loss
will amount to several thousand dol
lars.
The livestock judging began We'd
nesday and will continue until all the
animals are judged and the awards an
nounced. The livestock exhibit is by
far the best on the grounds and large
crowds are in attendance there at all
hours.
Aside from the fair officials. Roy
r. Christian. secretary of the Segun
Chamber of Commerce, is possibly the
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-27
TWO MORE TABORS In
Royal Oil Company Completes Wells
for 1000 and 600 Barrels.

Luling, Tex. Sept. 27.-The Royal
Oil Company brought in its Nos. , and
6 Tabors Wednesday for flush pro
ductions estimated at 1000 and 600
barrels. respectively.
The No. > is, said to have blown in.
making a large amount of gas but no
oil until later in tn day. AT first
the well is said to have made several
million cubic feet of gas. the pressure
rivaling that of the old No. Harde-
man. Mud. water and p are said to
have shot more than 80 feet sbove the
crown block but there was not enough
oil to stain the derrick. Later how
ever. oil began floking. and drillers
estimated the prodnctioast better than
1C00 bHrrels.
The No 6 is said to be n good pro
durrr. makirg 600 b1rrels daily. Oil
in both wells is reported clean.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-27
Admiral Anderson Has Diff
ficulties Caused by Mis-
understandings.
JAPS MISTAKE MOTIVE
American Naval Officer
Shows Patience and Dr.
plomacy in Work.
By JUNIUS b. WOOD
Special Cable to The San Antonio Light
and the Chicago Daily News.
DOWNRIGHT 1923.

Copyright, 1873.
Toxic, Sept. 27.-With the depar-
ture Of the American Asiatic fleet from
f5apan, the first phase of American re-
lief for earthquake sufferers is fin
ished. Rear Admiral Anderson's pol>
| icy was to come quickly and leave
quickly, thereby avoiding the over
staying of welcome which has been
dubious from the first.
Thousands of japanese. uniformed
of the official sanction given to the
entry of American warships into their
|country's fortified areas, imagined.
when they saw them that America was
taking advantage of the confusion to
Invade their country. Many minor Of
|ficials apparently of the same impress
|sion when they saw the first American
DESTROYER anchor in Toxic bay. A
Japanese officer boarded the destroyer
and requested that it leave imme-
|diately, characterizing its presence as
an act of discourtesy.
When two American destroyers cir
Icled the coast. searching for foreign
refugees, two japanese destroyers fol-
lowed them. playing searchlights upon
1.-THE American ships. When another
destroyer. making daily trips between
the American fleet in Yokohama bay
and the American embassy at Toxic,
ARRIVED only a few days ago, jap
anese officer came aboard with the
message that because of congestion in
the harbor, practically the whole Jap
anese navy being there, the trips had
better be discontinued.
Are Apologized For.
Invariably japanese naval and cab
|inet officers expressed regret over each
incident. explaining that they were due
to lesser officials who were stricklers
flor routine, regardless of the emery
|ency.
When Ambassador Wood presented
la draft for $1,000,000 to Premier va
|mamoto, the latter. sa::,. that incidents
causing friction were liable to occur
and expressed the hope that the Ameri-
can ambassador would inform him I'M
officially of any such instances, de-
pending upon him to do the rest.
Rear Admiral Anderson demon
|Upeated his; diplomacy by patiently al
laying all suspicious until Japanese
|came to welcome the Asiatic fleet of
the Americans. In accordance with
this policy, the American commander
made temporary provision for caring
for Americans upon reclaimed land at
Yokohama which japanese authori-
tiles designated for their use. Tents
have been pitched upon i. for hos
|pital and for consula. camp. Ameri-
l. r
from Kobe for the purpose of establish
ling their business are being housed
upon this reservation which is under
the sanitary control of two American
|destroyers that are remaining to fur
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-27

$685. and $3.50 Canton Crepes of heavy quality in
all the fashionable coors. They are 40 inches wide
We have grouped these rich silks in September
Silk Sale at one price. The yard-s3.4s.
$3.50 very heavy Crepe de Chine, 40 inches wide
and rich flat crepes in dozens of the new eoor These
this price. The yard-S319.
$3.50 Cortcelli Brocaded Crepes richly beautiful
and as soft as kittens fur In kings blue. kit fox,
morisand browns beige, nasturtium, Bermuda, orchid
and, of course, navy, black and ivory The yard-s4ss
s495 Crepe Black Charmeuse, 40 inches wide, is
wonderfully soft and will drape beautifully In rich
tones of brown, navy black and kit fox The yard
s43s
$3.50 Satin Charmeuse, with soft, lovely satin
finish In brown black, navy Gamma, beige and other
shades This 4Onch fabric is priced in our sale at
$3.50 a yard.
1925 Satin Messaline a yard wide, of a lustrous
finish Can be had in full range of coors for Fall
and Winter. Specially priced, the yard-$l.ss.
1895 CorticelT Thistledown, in black, navy and
brown, is beautifully soft radium of superior quality
which will drape nicely. Fully guaranteed Inc yard
$40.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-27
KILLED WHEN
RADIO WIRE
! BECOMES LIVE
Soldier at Station Hospital
Electrcuted in View
of Patients.
CARRIED 1000 VOLTS
Was Warned Not to Go
Up Pole to Get Hold
of Wire
CARRIED 1000 VOLTS

Catching hold of wire which was
part of the equipment Of radio set,
and which had become accidentally
charged with 1000 volts of electricity,
Oran c. Howerton, private first class
IN the medical department, was in
stantly killed at the station hospital.
Fort Sam Houston. Wednesday eve
ming. The accident occurred while
Howerton and several other soldiers
at the hospital were changing radio
set that was in one of the hospital
wards.
Due to n difficulty in changing the
installation of the radio set, Hover
ton thought it necessary to climb n
pole on which one of the radio wires
was. attached. The soldie" was warned
by his fellow workers that there were
high collage wires on the pole, ana
not to fool with them.
Howerton DisregarGed Warning.
Upon his own colition. however,
Howerton' climbed the pole and after
working with the wires for some min
utes descended to the ground. While
working on the top of the pole one
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-27
$4,000 Gift to School.

Philadelphia, Sept. 26.-Provost Jo.
siah II. Penniman of the University
of Pennsylvania. announced today that
John ID. Rockefeller Jr. had given TO
the university $4,000. to be used FOX
the purpose of treating with insulin
a large number of public ward and
dispensary patients suffering from
and to teach physicians in
practice the proper method of
insulin.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-27

One never grows too old to forget
the delights of eating. And yet old
people will sometimes play on these
memories and bring on dyspeptic at
lacks even though the diet be simple.
Every family should be supplied with
|Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. From
childhood to old age they daily over
ZONE or prevent the distresses due to
Indigestion. They sweeten the sstom-
|hch by giving it the alkaline effect
hs in health, they absorb the gases,
they lift off the feeling of heaviness,
fhey stop sour risings or heart burn,
fhey actually assist in the digestion
bf food. and from all points of view
|hre one of the most invaluable aids
10 health to be found. So, no Nat
Ter what you eat, if your stomach
Febels. always remember that a GO
lent box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
cts will keep your stomach sweet.
|and thus aid to prevent much of the
distress that comes late in life.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-27
WARD CASE WILL BE
IN HANDS OFJURORS
BY FRIDAY, is BELIEF
Mrs. Ward Weeps Patheti-
cally as She Is Men,
toned in Trial.

White Plains, n. Y. Sept. 27.-The
case of Walter S. Ward, on trial
for the nur6ef of Clarence Peters nea--
ly year and half ago, is expected
to go to the jury tonight or early to-
morrow.
The defense, following the prosecu-
TONS sudden resting Tuesday, closed
yesterday without calling a single wit
ness and began cumming up.
Isaac n. Mills, counsel for the de-
Tense. argued that the state had failed
completely to offer evidence which
warranted the defendants trial for
murder or even for manslaughtr.
Mrs. Ward was q pathtic figure
when reference was made to her hus-
band By Mr.. Mills as man who had
shot a blackmailer in defense of his
wife and children.
She sobbed as. she sat between Ward
and his brother. Ralph.
Opening with a vigorous attack on
the long address to the jury yester-
Gay by Isaac n. Mills, chief of the
defense staff. Attorney General Carl
Sherman today began the summation
of the prosecutions case against
Ward
Mr.. Sherman characterized Mr..
Mills address as "a pitiful demonstra-
ton against conclusive and damaging
evidence" and said it was intended
as smoke screen to camolflage the
inability of the defense to disprove
the states testimony.
The attorney general said there has
been ample evidence to convict Ward
since last year. when he recommended
prosecution after the first indictment
was handed down.
Mrs. Ward today came to the
court room carrying half a dozen
hon1kerchiefs
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-27
Geers sim Breaking Records.

Lancaster. Pa. Sept. 27.-"Pop"
Geers. Wednesday drove Media.
worlds champion trotting mare. TO a
new worlds record for half-mile tracks.
sending her home in . :04 IA in a
special race. Media was paced by
Bundle Bee, one Of Geers string. with
Perry in the sulky. Media covered the
first quarter in 81 IA. the half in
! :03; three-quarters in 1 :S3 IA. and
the final quarter in 30 seconds flat.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-27

When Rufus Steel and Dick Hotallng
met recently they compared domes. 1T
seems to me-" said Steel. that the last
time I saw you there was a hair still
standing over toward the southwest Sec
ton. What has become of it7's "Ah
yes" said Hotaling that was Helen.
Helen is dead. You'll notice I'm namine
them now instead of numbering them.
1t gems more affectionate."
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-27

s1es Black Chiffon Taffeta-A crisp bouffant
silk of splendid wearing quality and G 90
special charm. Yard wide. Yard. ~ AsSO
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-27
Lovely Lustrous Silks
- at better than
"End-of.the-month" prices!

s275 Crepe de Chine, 40 inches wide, in a full range
of coors This is good, servceabe crepe, now priced
the yard-$21s.
s49s Satin Canton, a handsome, lustrous silk 40
inches wide. In navy black seal and other Fall coors
A wonderful quality. The yard-S4.39.
1898 Spiral Crepe 40 inches wide, silk wool crepe
which will give enduring service. Rich and elegant IN
appearance The yard-$3.49.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-27

h sale a real event. Daintily embroidered in in
well as beauty you'll find one OF these attractive
Or perhaps you'll prefer of these beautiful Jap
anese kimonos, also delicatey embroidered. wide
variety awaits your choice Formerly priced at sOoo
For this sale i.. s4.oS