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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-07
IFI WERE MAYOR.
To the Editor:

To the Editor:
If / was in Mayor Tobin's seat /
would start right now in identifying
the city. There are many things
which could be kept clean, straight
ened up and improved. For instance
take River avenue, i would plant i'll
the parkway crepe myrtles or ligus-
trums, which would improve the street
wonderfully. Crepe myrtles bloom in
this climate practically all summer,
and to have the entire parkway IN
bloom would truly make beautiful
sight. l desire to congratulate our
able park commissioner, Ray Lambert,
on the free distribution Of crepe
myrtle bushes in the spring of each
year and would like to see him in
crease his acreage in Breckenridge
Park for the growing Of these bushes
for free distribution. Other plants
could also be grown and distributed by
the city at small cost and we could
through this means gradually and per
manently improve the entire city. We
have in San Antonio a large popula-
ton, for instance the German anu
Mexican people who like to grow
flowers, and they. should be encour
aged by the free distribution Of plants
as mentioned above. Sometime ago /
saw an article in one of the Local
papers which stated that one of the
directors of the Chamber of Commerce
had advocated the establishing of a
botanical garden in breckenridge
Park, where large collection Of
plants. trees, shrubs and flowers could
be easily grown. which would serve as
point Of interest to our winter
tourists and at the same time serve
as an educational feature to our chill
dren and also to our adult population
Breckenridge Park is wonderful gift
to our citizens and Colonel Bracker-
ridge should never be forgotten. How
ever, it appears that our people do
not appreciate his gift as they have
not even as much as erected monu-
ment, in his memory, in this park.
l would also plant evergreens ip
the new park. corner Romano. Main
avenue and Camden streets. We are
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-07
beautiful women attract

wholesomeness, of soundness, Of
security. Millions of red blood
cells filling the body and face with
beauty. Beauty skin deep?
S. S. S. is the reason why many
beautiful women attract. S. s. s.
the great blood purifier-is made
of pure vegetable ingredients. It
creates red blood cells by the mil
lions. Don't wonder why beauti.
full women attract. Be attractive
yourself. Travel back over the
road to well-being. Let nature re.
store that lost complexion. Let
the rudy glow return to your
cheeks and the sparkle to your
eyes. S. S. S. will help nature do
her work. S. S. s. has helped thou.
sands of others back to health. It
will do the same for you.
Miss Margaret Frye, Lapel, Ind,
writes:
II uas troubled With pimples and
blackheads. took S. S. S. M skin
cleared UP and gained tn Weight"
Since 1926 S. S. S. has been do.
ing these very things. All leading
drug stores sell it. The large size
bottle is the more economical.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-07

making big drive at this time to ad-
vertise San Antonio as winter re-
sort, but we do not try to keep Ger
tain things in the city beautified. AT
the present time this park looks ter-
rible and is disgrace. Cannot some-
thing be done? Cannot the citizens
in that immediate neighborhood have
the honorable mayor plant evergreens
in this park, right now, so we Can
have it of good appearance before tn.
tourists reach here.
The mayor should be congratulated
upon the splendid bathing pool at San
Pedro Park and the one contemplated
in Roosevelt Park. We should be-
tween now and next spring make one
for the negroes on the east side and
one for the Mexicans on the west side
l understand that there Isl sufficient
water being wasted by an ice CON-
large bathing pool. Why not utilize il
ulation? We need to do this mucn
grounds. We have sufficient play
grounds and parks for the children al
the present time. Let's vote more bonds
for flood prevention, paving streets
sewers, widening our narrow streets
and also build the auditorium. Pleas
do not think because you do not owl
home or business property inSthe
flood district that you should not vote
for the bond issue. If you are work
ing for a salary, the firm by whom. You
are employed now, or by whom you
may be employed in the future, may
be wiped out in a few minutes by a
flood. l am not in favor of building
a dam. but l am in favor of straight.
ening the course of the river, eliminate
many of the present distractions. and
also work on Alazan and San Pedro
creeks, so they cannot overflow. There.
fore, vote for the bonds and we might
be able TO have our mayor and city
council see that dam is not the
proper thing to build for flood pre-.
ventiOn.
1 would also have the eating places
in town more closely inspected.
JAMES w. HENDERSON.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-07
WHAT OF THE CONSTITUTION!
To the Editor

10 the Editor:
Being one hundred per cent Amer
lean and descendant of the old
colonial stock, one whose fore-fathers
fought in the revolution, also the war
of 1872 10 make this the grandest
nation in the globe, and at the pres
ent time when going about home
duties, look w and find stalwart mer
who make their appearances unan-
nounced, one wonders what has be-
come of our Constitution and our
Declaration of Independence. Has it
been turned over to Rangers?
1t looks that way when they so
unannounced without showing any
legal right for their actions in the
private rooms of a home where only
ladies are alone and gruffly say
"What have you got here?" as was
the case fey days ago in one of
the most respectable homes in San
Antonio. At first the intruder was
taken for crook or hold-up man.
and had not one of his pals stepped
up and said ave are Rangers and
are looking in this neighborhood for
narcotics" there would have been n
fine little gun play to enliven the
scene. As it was the ladies showed
them around the house where they
soon found they had made bad mis-
take.
Would it not be well for General
Barton to provide each of his men
with book of etiquette so they
might learn how to approach people!
All persons should abide by the law.
But those who have authority should
be careful and not violate the law.
Again l say what has become Of our
Constitution and what did our grand
sires fight for?
MRS. DOROTHY DONAWAY.
/; 103 Queens Court
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II the city should spend millions or
dollars TO make the lots in the flood
district more valuable 10 their owners
50 they can get better prices and bet
ter rents why would il not be just as
proper for the city TO do the same
ior other rarts of the city where some
tmng else is a hirirance TO their
value, and for the sake of a little
higher taxes? Ii the city should help
the corporations and rich owners in the
flood districts 10 increase property
values why not help the poor lot pwn-
ars in other localities? The same
principle applies.
Then the idea has been advanced that
the city SHOULD ray one-third AMI the
owners in tie Hood district two-thrds
OF the flool prevention Expenses, the
same rs in the street improvements.
But the same principle does not apply
in both for the reason that in street
improvements the lot owners derive
benefits from the two-thirds he pays
and the city is benefited for its ex-
pense in improved streets while in the
flood district protection nobody is
benefited except the lot owners there
in: for those that have not lots in
the flood district are not benefited by
flood prevention even though that dis
trict is located in the principal BUSH
ness section but we will not tale up
the space here to discuss the princi-
pies on which that conclusion is based
and they may be apparent TO all.
Hence, there can be no injustice in
permitting the lot owner in the fls,I
district to pay for his flood protec-
ton instead of casting this burden on
other property already carrying n
heavy tax burden. His property was
Just as subject TO flood when he
bought it as it is today. He bought
it with that appurtenance and append
age. subject to overflow at that
time. The maxim "caveat emptor,"
Jet the buyer beware. is just as appli-
cable in buying real property now
here as among the British and Ro-
mans in the long ago.
II ERICKSON
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-07
ON BUSINESS.

To The Editor:
Any kind of business depends on the
person. Where some may make good
| living ami put money in the bank
others might starve toy death, SO to
| speak. You must treat every person
nice in business. whether you like
them or not. There are six very i'm
port points in any kind of business
and they are rs follows:
First is to he a sober person.
Second is TO have some money.
don't say just how much money fol-
some will do more with 500 than
others will do with $4,000.
Third is to know how TO buy.
Fourth is to know how to sell.
Fifth is TO get good location.
Six is TO treat the people well.
i have had some say TO me, "ket
ner, those points are all very good
but didn't you leave out very im-
portant thingy" Then i said, What
is it?" And they would say. You
| didn't say not TO credit" Then
would tell them that such thing
would come under the head of knowing
how to sell and that anyone that
would give out his goods to another
just for the mere asking for them
didn't know how 10 sell.
A person in any kind of business.
whenever n customer comes in the
store. must greet them with n How
ant smile and What can do for
your" Some will say TO a customer
when they come in their place of busi-
ness, We'll, what do you want?' in a
very rough manner and with a sour,
scornful expressions on their face that
would almost stop an eight day clock.
This is the reason that many fail in
business. Kind words and Kind ex-
preston never die and when both are
combined together they will accom-
plish much.
IL anyone is running business that
little children are apt 10 come IN
their store to some extent, he must be
kind and considerable to them. What
l mean is this: II q child comes to
buy something with its little amount
of money. il it is only a penny, you
must treat it with the same considera-
ton, as if it had dollar for if you
get one child against you in neigh
borhood, it can get many others
against you and nine times out of ten
when you have the children agains:
you the parents will be down on you
also. Then you arc n "blowed up
sucker" as far as doing business is
CONCERNED. 1 tell you it pays to treat
the Riddles kind in business also. am
speaking from experience for | have
been in the retail candy and fruit
business for forty-five years.
"A soft answer turneth away
wrath, but grievous words stir UP an
GER" Proverbs 15:1.
JOHN ii. KETNER.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-07
THE GOOD OLD DAYS.
To the Editor:


have reached the age of RETROSPECT
ton and find myself living in the ex-
citing political days of the late nine
ties. when politics in this county
reached the high water mark Of Or
gahized efficiency. Prior to 1898, the
political affairs of this country mad
been for many years in the control
of what was known as the big Six. Z"
Who were the big Six?' Cali the
roll and stir IN memories: Bryan
Callaghan, Nat Lewis, Jose Cassiano,
Thad w. Smith. Bart ]. Dewitt and
Ed Froboese. All of them were most
efficient officers and remarkably as
tute politicians. Callaghan was
mayor. Lewis district clerk. Cassiano
county collector. Thad Smith county
clerk, Dewitt county attorney, Fro
boese treasurer. Differences arose be-
tween them, the cause of which was
never definitely known. but it must
have been the inevitable conflict of
strong wills. Callaghan, Lewis and
Dewitt formed the big Three" and
as was the customs of those days. pro-
ceeded to formulate ticket TO be
presented to the dear people without
their request or assistance. Cassiano
ct al. also in the same manner. pre-
sented a complete ticket and the issue
was Joined. There were no primaries
and very few election laws TO disturb
and it was a battle royal of giants.
Though not involved. Robert 3.
Green was on the district bench
then on the threshold of a career OF
wonderful usefulness, for he was clean,
able and the essence of judicial in
tegrity. Callaghan was easily the
commanding figure of his faction. I'm
partial history will write him in the
annals of his people. OF mixed an
cestry. Irish-Mexican. he combined the
best of both races. Whether as mayor
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-07
FLOOD PREVENTION BONDS.

To The Editor:
The more bonds we issue and the
more taxes we pay, the less VIII DC
the value of our real property; and
that irrespective of the assessed valu'
alton which is no criterion. This prin-
cipie holds good everywhere, also i'll
San Antonio. We have a concrete
exa ample of this at our city borders
where property Just outside the city
limits, not burdened with the city
taxes is more valuable and will com
mand better price than the adjot-
ing property inside, the city limits
with the higher tax burdens.
About n year ago we read about
some cities in Ohio on the verge OF
i;apkruptcy as result of bonds aud
high taxes, and others where they
kept on paying interest on bonds for
nniny years after the improvements
TO-. V hich those bonds were ISSUED
were destroyed and maybe forgotten.
The idea has been advanced thar Ihe
city ought to stand the expense of pro-
tecting those in the flood district from
the Oimos Tor the reason thu: 1t VIII
make the lots in that district more
valuable and consequently pay more
taxes 10 the city. If l have lot front
ing Gu railroad which makes 1t
worthless, Dot if the city vii remove
the railroad vr build brick wall be-
tween the rc ilroad and TIE, my lot
would be more valuable and bring
more taxes TO the city. How long
would it take to pay it? If l have a
creex or n low muddy place or
large pile of rocks in front of my lot,
on account of which it is worthless
but if the city will remove that creek
or mud hole or large rock pile. my
lot will be more valuable and bring
more taxes to the city, and how much
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-07

Meliff-Gerald E., president of the
Meliff-McAllister Lumber company,
vice president of the San Antonio
Building and Loan Association and
director of the Chamber of Com
merce. Born in Lockhart, Tex, Au-
gust IL. 1892, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. +. Meliff.
History of Life-When he was
only two years old, Mr.. Meliff's par
ents moved to San Antonio. He spent
his boyhood days in and around this
city and attended the public schools
here. Having strong desire to be-
come lawyer. Mr.. Mcliff applied
himself diligently whilee in school but
at the completion of his seventh year
in school it became necessary for
him. to go to work.
He first started TO work in the Of
flee of the San Antonio Light. After
working for that organization a while
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-07

now vice president. Two years ago
he organized the Meliff-McAllister
Lumber company.
Boyhood Ambition-To be a law
yer.
Hobby-Wori and plenty of it.
Rcreation-Fishing and hunting
when he has the time.
Clubs-Alamo Country Club, San
Antonio Club, Conopus Club, Adver-
Using Club and Masons.
Ambition for San Antonio-To see
the trade territory surrounding San
Antonio developed as it should be and
thereby assure San Antonio of the
growth which is due her, is Mr..
Meliff's ambition for San Antonio.
With her fertile soil and the almost
unlimited possibilities of the sur
rounding territory, San Antonio
should develop into the greatest city
of the South, according to Mr.. Meliff.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-07

he went to work for the I-G. n. Rail.
way company. He then decided to go
into the lumber business and secured
n position with one of the local lum-
Der yards, where he learned the
business from the "ground up"
Always having a desire TO travel
and see something of the country,
Mr.. Meliff readily accepted posi-
ton with the Standard Oil company
in California when the opportunity
arrived. He worked for this concern
in California for year and a half.
being connected with the pipe line di-
vision.
Returning to Texas in 1913 to
marry Miss Ethel Winston of San
Marcos, Mr. Meliff settled in San
Antonio again entering the lumber
business and later organizing the
San Antonio Building and Loan As
ISOLATION, of which concern he is
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-07

10 EAUTY-skin deep? So say
I'D the poets and the bards but
science knows better.
Sparkling, bright eyes - clear
land snappy as a glorious frosty
winters morn - rosy, ra dia n I
Echeeks, glowing with the bloom of
youth ruby red lips natures
own handiwork. A figureLgrace.
fful and well formed; a pleasing,
HAPPY, care-free personality. All
attributes Of beauty-all reasons
why beautiful women attract.
What causes all these attributes
[of beauty? Cheeks that are pale
'and drawn-lips that are parched
and withered-a figure that is limp
and haggard-a disposition that is
3 ,ouchy, nervous and ailing. Are
.hese attributes of beauty?
Rich red blood coursing through
he veins Kidding the system Of i'm
ourities-putting sparkle in the
n srn eye, spring in the
a NM walk, vim, vigor and
uIxl xy;faIftx - q RI / q N O
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-07
ERICKSON.

Two newsboys went to see a perform
ance Of Hamlet" In the last scenes
after Hamlet had killed Laertes and the
king, and the queen had died OF noison.
and Hamlet of poisoned wound. ono
OF the newsboys exclaimed: "Golly, Jim.
what time that must have been for
extras"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-07
How This Store
Serves All the Public

There are many ways in which
clothing store may serve the public
Keeping up the standard of the mer
chandise is one.
Keeping the prices down to the lowest
possible notch is another
Then there is duty of selecting the
right styles; of providing ample selec-
lions; of employing statesmen with
taste and intelligence to help you in
your purchase; of competent tailors to
make alterations for you.
We are never satisfied here unless every customer goes
out of our store with the clothes that best for him
unless he has received his full moneys worth in style
as well as quaty-in short, unless he is we'll dressed
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-07

Girls! A gleamy mass of luxuriant
hair full of gloss, lustre and life
shortly follows genuine toning up
Of neglected scalps with dependable
"Danderine."
Falling hair, itching scalp and the
landruff is corrected Immediately.
Thin. dry, wjspy or fading hair is
quickly invigorated. taking on new
strength. color and youthful beauty.
"Danderine" is delightful on the
hair; refreshing, stimulating tonic
not sticky or greasy Any drug
store.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-07

Times have altered since. Has
been for the best?
J. II. WHARTON.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-07
Letters to The Light

All letters to this paper that intended for publication must he
signed the writer Name the will published unless
desired No attention will be paid COMMUNICATIONS
Typewriter and made rubber cassed
Publication does that policy outlined therein
is endorsed by The Light
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-14

politan picture. adam AMI Eva" AS
a wealthy society girl, Miss Davies
goes shopping and beautiful models.
who might well grace z.iegfeld
chorus parade. display the most stun
ming new modes.
Most of the models are regularly
employed in that capacity in smart
Fifth avenue stores and they thor
oughly enjoyed their excursion into
Movieland. Miss Davies was so
pleased with a couple of the gowns
worn that she bought them as soon
as the scene was completed.
adam and Eva" was adapted to
the screen from the successful stage
comedy written by Guy Bolton and
George Middleton. While quite q
| change from her tremendous produc-
ton when Knighthood Was in
Flower" which scored such a success,
Miss Davies steps gracefully from the
Bingham dresses of Eva" The story
concerns a society girl, who be-
| comes manager of a farm in order
to retrieve the family fortunes. II
Eoy Barnes is leading man in adam
| and Eva" which will be the feature
at the Opera house today and to-
morrow. Robert Vignola, who made
when Knighthood Was in Flower"
| directcd-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-14
A Poor System

Frederick Starr. professor Of an
thropOlogy at the University Of Chi
caEo. disapprovGs of mnCmonic sys-
toms. In support of an argument on
the subject he once told the following
yarn:
The wife Of 4 friend told him to
look up a certain Mr.. Crummock in
til" city.
"Crummock? Oh, I can't rcmcm-
Der such name as that, said the
man.
"Now. dear, where cre~ your mne-
monies? said his Wifi. "Mnemonics
teach YOU that to remember a thing
YOU need only to get a rhyme for it
rummock-stomach. How easy that
is. Now. you're sure to remember,
aren't you?
Il suppose So. the man muttored
doubtfullY. And repeating. "Crum
mock. stomach. Crummock. stomach,
he strobe off to catch his train.
That evening when he got home he
approached his wife rather guilty..
Il looked hard downtown, he said,
"hut ] couldn't find that man Kelly
anywhere The ArgOnaut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-14
OAKLAND

Harold Bessey. who has been re-
covering from an operation for nap
pendicitis at his home on the Nc
Grath Pond road, was presented with
a very handsome Maybasket well fill
ed with fruit and candy Friday af-
ternoon by party of his school,
mates, consisting Of Elizabeth Kelley,
Doris and Edna Bessey. Hazen
Spear and Jesse Greenleaf. The
young people passed the afternoon at
one of the Bessey cottages on the
lake. Games were played and q
delicious lunch was served and q de-
lightful afternoon was enjoyed by all.
Ray Lydston of Lewiston was a
week end guest of friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel WOodsum
were recent guests of friends in Wa
terville and Winslow.
The Pop Concert under the aus
pices Of the Oakland Community or
chestra, assisted by a reader and
soloists will be presented in Me-
mortal hall on Thursday evening.
May 18th. A social dance will be
held at the close of the concert.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bumps have
moved their household furniture
from Waterville to the home of Mrs.
Bumps parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alden
Moore OIL high street, WIeIe lIicy Will
pass the summer.
1.-The Mothers Improvement Club"
held an all day meeting Thursday of
last week at the home Of Mrs. Percy
Reed Of Water street. There was
good attendance and several new
members were taken in. A delicious
dinner was served at noon and the
hostesses were: Mrs. V. c. Totman
and Mrs. Mckechnie. A very inter-
csting paper. written by the superin-
tendent of schools at Patterson, n.
j., on THE Cooperation between the
home and the school was read by
Mrs. Totman. Various committees
were appointed and definite plans
were made for the public supper to
be held May cath. in Murray vestry
. The proceeds of the supper will be
donated to the Public Health Asso-
citation of Maine. The supper will
be proceeded by the annual business
meeting and election of officers.
Mrs. Cora Shepherd and uncle
Austin Lara. who have been passing
the winter in st. Petersburg. Florida,
are visiting Mrs. Shepherds brother,
Clayton Cummings and family for a
few days.
Mrs. Harry Tuck Of Bingham is a
guest of her brother, Raymond Hut
Crimson.