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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-12

the land and installed cruelty, ignor-
ance. despair and vice in its place"
"Their hearts were harder than the
neither millstones; they degraded hu
manity and outraged God"
Conditions as exposed through ac-
tivities Of the rangers and as publish
ed in the newspapers must be accu-
rate and no doubt do exist. 1t is folly
to claim otherwise.
Attempts have been made through
articles arr letters published TO pic
ture the moral. and political life Of
this city as spotless and snow-whitc.
The greater part of such articles o?
letters are misleading.
The political feud now being fough'
| in our city has been traced to Dallas
and Fort Worth by an enterprising
citizen who in spilling the beans in
wolves the X. II. X.
No doubt some of the statements
made by this correspondent to Thc
Light are true. others erroneous. as
they merely reflect his personal opin-
ions of the subjects discussed, AMI
proves nothing on the hoodlums le-
lferred TO above.
Justice is his cry.
Partially to none, and punishment
for all law-breakers is mine.
AN EX-BUCk.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-12
TAKES ISSUE WITH MIR. RYAN

To the Editor:
see a statement made by the city
attorney in The Sunday Light that is
the least to say misleading. If the
amendment to the city charter Is
adopted it will not increase the tax
rate automatically, but it will give
the city commission authority to raisc
the taxes S1.00 on every 500 valua
ton. That is. the city would have th'
right to raise the tax rate TO S3.a
instead of S2.25, which is the limli
now. Nobody need be mistaken about
that proposition. There need be NJ
vote 20. bond issues to authorize the
city commission TO raise the taxes. i
voted. That is what the election is
that amendment to the city charter is
for. the city attorneys statement not
withstanding. CHRISTIAN HAM
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-12
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL
Few People Know How Useful 1t Is
IN Preserving Health and Beauty.

Nearly everybody knows that char-
coal is the safest and most efficient
disipfectant and purifier in nature,
but few realize its value when prop
erly prepared and taken into the
human system for the same cleans
ing purpose. -. =,
Charcoal is remedy that the
more YOU take of it the better: 1t Is
not a drug at all, but simply absoros
the gases and impurities always pres
emf in the stomach and intestlnes
and carries them out of the system.
Charcoal sweetens the breath after
smoking. and after eating onions
and other odorous vegetables.
Charcoal effectually clears and i'm
proves the complexion. 1t whl.ens
the teeth and further acts as nat
ural and eminently safe cathartic.
1t absorbs the injurious gases
which collect in the stomach ana
bowels: it disinfects the mouth anu
throat from the poison OF catarrn.
All druggists sell charcoal in one
form or another. but probably tne
best charcoal and the most for the
money il in Stuart's Absorbent loz-
enpes. they are composed OF the
finest quality WILLOW cnarcoal pow
dered to extreme fineness. then COM
messed in tablet form or rather IN
The form of large. pleasant tasting
lozenges. the charcoal being sweet
cned TO be smooth and .palatable.
The daily use of these lozenges
will soon tell in n much improved
condition of the general health. bet,
ter complexion. sweeter breath ana
purer blood, and the beauty of 1t IS
that 90 possible harm can result
from their continued use. but on the
CONTRARY, great benefit.
Many physicians advise Stuart,s
Absorbent I.ozenges to patients sur,
fering from gas in stomach and
bowels, and to clear the complexion
and purify the breath. mouth and
throat. They are also believed to
greatly benefit the liver. These
iozenges cost but thirty cents box
Mt drug stores, and you get more
and better charcoal in Stuarts All.
sarbent LozenEes than in any OF
the ordinary charcoal tablets.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-12

To the Editor:
A vigorous campaign on the part of
state rangers to "clean up" this city
of gambling and associated vices is
meeting with resistance, It appears.
on the part of those whose duty end
oath of office requires of them to per-
form.
Why this resistance, or refusal of
cooperation?
Quashing complaints against those
who have been arrested as frequent
crs Of gambling resorts or other dives
of questionable character, regardless
of whether these arrests were made
by police or state rangers, is an excel
lent manner in which to dismiss one
who has violated the law, and which,
undoubtedly. will permit one TO return
to their old occupation of vagrancy or
gambling.
All. intelligent citizens are aware
that just such stunts have been pull
ed before. and are not surprised in
the least ut such a move on the part
of those whose duty ii is to see that
the wrongdoer is punished, regardless
of what crime he or she may have
committed. The demands made upon
the mob. in that old and familiar cry,
is to "let the law take its course.
The demand then is for the law T.
take its course. but in an efficient and
satisfactory manner.
From all indications the present diff.
ficulty has developed into battle OF
politics and politicians. wherein thu
whccls Of Justice refuse to function
and the criminal inclined" are per-
mitted to 20 free and prey upon So
cietv at their pleasure.
The second greatest curse Of man
nermitting the sins Of the flesh t.
head the list. is politics and its off
spring-the professional politician o.
| the present day stamp. Aided ii
rancially and supported politically b,
the man of wealth. the professional
| politician rocs mcrrily on. always win
ming positions of advantage and au
thority over his opponents. who re
| fuse to become n tool Of wealth. ant
to serve anv one faction at the OK
| ploitation of all others.
The man Of wealth. In his gree
for financial power. is nine fines gu
of ten the owner of immense factories
mills or department stores in whicl
the life blood of the toiler il demand
ed in return for n small wage that J
insufficient to keep body ard soul to
gethe:.
These two malignant PARASITES o
humanity, then. may be seen TO pas
down the road of life hand in hand
inseparable companions in victory o
defeat.
Referring to both the man of wcnltl
and the professional politician, who
having been murdered in a revolution
and is used as a part of the construct
ing materials in the erection of hug
column of concrete and dead bodies
Ignatius Donnelly. in his REMARKABLE
book Caesars Column" writes bold
ly and convincingly of these two type
of men.
Following are some excerpts iron
his remarkable book: "They corrupt
ed the courts. the juries. the newspa
pers, the Legislatures, the congresses
i the ballot boxes and the hearts ant
souls of the people"
"They formed gigantic combination
to plumber the poor to make the mis-
cradle more miserable: to take iron
those who had least and give TO thos
who had most"
"They used the machinery OF fire.
government to effect oppression; the,
made liberty n mockery and its tradi
tons a jest; they drove justice iron
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-12
MORE ABOUT RANGERS.
To the Editor:

To the Editor:
An editorial. "Why the Rangers?"
recently published in The Light, drew
my attention, also my righteous iudig-
nation, which cannot be appeased until
i at least add my protest against the
calumnies and falsehoods hurled at our
fair city by our governor and his
henchmen, who now dominate our en-
pire state.
Their prime object was not reform.
their quarry, not law breakers, but
law makers.
The "Intellgencia" of Bexar county
and city of San Antonio, eliminated
this class of politicians from the adj
ministration of affairs within our
midst, and we hope to purge the state
machinery Of such Indifferent politi-
clans.
People with the b,st interests of San
Antonio, and their homes, are willing
to work as harmonious whole for the
- advancement and progress which
should stamp our era. Team work is
what we need. also home training.
Teach your children Christianity, and
the vice conditions will be no greater
than is incident to the frailty Of human
nature, over which federal law is elm
mated.
Our county anu city officials en-
tered upon their duties under a heavy
handicap. They are all men of in
tegrity and devotion to duty, and their
work is done, not clandestinely, but
with justice to all. and f.:vors to none.
They seek to build better civilization.
and to offer to those who come within
our midst during vacation and tourist
periods an environment, than which
there is none better.
The great crimes of which we hear
SO much. exist more in the minds of
state officials, who in one breath de-
nounce our fair city as corrupt, vile,
vicious, everything bad. and in the
next moment accept the hospitality
which is always extended by our un.
selfish statesmen and officials. Fie
governor, your may be contaminated
He who loves danger, may perish
therein"
To even hint of your name for the
presidency would be a travesty on the
Democracy of this great state.
MISS ELIZABETH MILLER.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-12
A MEMORIAL NEEDED.

To the Editor:
Will your paper be so kind as to
print this article.
believe | have noticed that your
good paper has gone on record favor,
ing a new up-to-date library, which, ]
believe, is needed. =.
AS visitor to your beautiful city
about two weeks ago. ! also noticed
that one could not find anything IN
the form of peace Memorial as a
tribute to our World War heroes.
If suggestions are in order. wig
not erect a memorial library! If that
is impossible. then why not at least
erect a symbolic memorial?
A.Iet us then commemorate them ant
their acts in the best and moot beauti'
full memorials that can be designed; IL
forms which shall perpetuate for man
kind the worth and beauty of theil
sacrifices. Surely they deserve that We
show in their place and as standing
for them only the best of which We
are capable.
Houston. Tex.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-12

all, of the original cost OF construc-
tioH; and, in the long run, there will
be very little taken from the pockets
of the taxpayers.
The fear that the dam may at some
time break with a repetition of the
Johnstown disaster is a mere "buga-
boo" The construction of dam that
will always be absolutely safe is SIM
ply a matter of money and engineer
ing skill. 1t is well known fact
among engineers that the dam near
Johnstown was never safe and that
the danger of its breaking had been
known to and pointed out by en-
gineers long before the break actual
ly occurred.
Most certainly the plan suggested
in the foregoing is worthy of serious
consideration and investigation.
DON<A. BLISS.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-12
HE WANTS A DAM.

To the Editor:
Apropos the statement made by Mr..
Ryan, the city attorney, in speech
recently made by him before tie Con-
opus Club, that it will be necessary to
have the charter of the city amended
before a sufficient amount of bonds
of the city can be issued to obtain
the funds necessary to defray the cost
of constructing works for flood pro-
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-12

town reported to the sheriff's office
in this city that four boy had stolen
two pistols from a trunk in his farm
home. The sheriff's office learned that
the boys had been seen crossing the
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-12

causeway, dividing Nueces and San
Patricio counties, and officers TO the
north were notified. Word was re-
ceived here "Wednesday that four boys.
thought to be the ones wanted, had
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-12

been arrested at Kennedy. Sheriffs
deputies and the farmer who lost the
pistols have gone TO get the boys. 1t
was said the four boys had been Dick
ing cotton on the compliments farm.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-12
LIKES AN EDITORIAL.
To The Editor:

To The Editor:
l cannot refrain from expressing
strong commentator of the editorial
article in your issue of August 1, en-
titled. "Where True Law Abides." II
presents very impressively a profound
truth, the realization of which is per
haps the greatest need of our people al
this time. II. Ii. MINOR.
Fort Davis, Tex.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-12
HE WANTS JUSTICE

HERO wORsHIppER.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
BEXAR BOYS SECOND
Only Two Points Behind IL Stock and
Grain Judging.

Boys from the San Antonio dis
trict won second place in the stock and
grain Judging contests held during the
short course at College Station. accord
ing to the official report recently is
sued.
The boys from this district scored
1881 points, and the vim RS scored
1851 points, two Joints better than
the Southwest Texas boys. The third
district was AZ points behind San An
tonic.
The boys of this district have been
competing for cup offered by the
Central Trust Company for the last
two years in the livestock department
and cup donated by the Liberty Mills
in the grain department. Under the
guidance of c. II. Alvord, county farm
agent and manager of the agricultural
department of the chamber of COM
merce. and o. Il. Rollins. assistant
farm agent. clubs have been formed to
further the work among boys in
Bexar county.
The Bexar county team VOL the
state championship in juding dairy
cattle. scoring 435 out of a possible
$50. Charles Montgomery scored $40
out of a possible 10 and was high
scorer for the entire state. Eugene
Rock and Bill Conway followed close
behind him with scores of 145 and 141
respectively.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
HONOR SAN AMT0NIAN
John Barr Elected Vice President Of
Grand Lodge. II. Of l.. u. & +.

John Barr Of San .'ntonio. Sonth-
arn Pacific firenrn and ervinpnr since
1896. was elected vice nresdent of the
Grand Lodce. Brothprhn, of Loco
motive ENGINEERS and Firnmen. Mt tho
semi-annual meeting &c the board If
directors To iii va"ar,. caused hy
the death of 0rla W. Earn.
Mr.. Barr ioined Davy Crockett
Lodro No. 145 on Or.oher 5. $780,. a~d
is still member. within wear he
was holding y minor office in the lodge
and has oraduallr risen to tho second
highest office in the organization.
At the time he vas elected vice nres.
ident. he was chairman Of the hoard
Of directors Of tho Crand Lodre for
the consolidated s. r. lines. IT was
bis duty rs such to renresent the
brotherhood in all its dealings with the
railroad officials. During tho fifteen
years that he held this posit'on. he
where he has lived for the past seven
years.
He is at present in Chicago repre-
Senting the Grand Lodge before the
labor commission. II is customary in
all controversies between the men and
the railroads for each to apnoirt rem
resentative TO confer with the commits
sion. Mr.. Barr is now on such mis-
sion.
A short time ago a reception was
rendered Mr.. Barr by the local lodge.
which presented him with e nice desk
clock. The lodges on the s. p. syst"m
recently presented him with beautiful
silver service.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26

The first memorial anniversary
(Yahrzeit) of the late l. Pitluk, father
of Jack Pitluk, fas eommemorated at
the Friday evening service at Temple
BETHEL.
In a brief tribute, Rabbi Samuel
Marks said at is melancholy task
to lay wreath of affection upon the
mound sheltering the mortality of a
depanted friend But it is fitting
that we who knew him and watched
with pride his manly career should on
this memorial anniversary commem-
crate the many admirable qualities OF
that remarkably strong and attrac-
tive personality. the kind neighbor, the
courteous gentleman and the warm
hearted friend.
I'm the unselfishness of his cnar-
acter bloomed the fragrant blossom of
the golden rule. pluck that sweet
flower from his life and lay it upon
his mausoleum today to abide there
in unfadiBg beauty and unfailing
fragrance that into every soul il may
be 'transplanted and grow there for
ever.
Il offer this. feeble tribute Of ap-
probation to the memory of the man
who. impressed us all with the virtues
and nobility of soul and taught us to
love him IN life and TO cherish happy
recollections of him now that he is
gone"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
HEAR FROM THE BURGINS.

DR.. and Mrs. s. II. C. Burgin. who
have been cruising the Metediterran-
can Sea. spent last Sunday and Mon
day in Rome. Italy. where they en-
joyed two days. according to word re-
ceived in San Antonio. DIR. Burgin is
the pastor of the Laurel Heights
Iethodist church.
Wednesday was spent in Florence
and Friday in Milan. SATURDAY Dr.
and Mrs. Burgin We're in Lucerne.
From Lucrrne they will 60 to Paris,
arriving there Tuesday. Four days
will be taken TO visit Paris and the
vicinity. the couple roing 10 the battle
fields of the late World War by mo-
tor, ccr. -
From Paris they will go TO Brus-
sells. where they will visit Waterloo.
After visit Of two weeks they
will sail for the United States. lrav-
ing Southampton on September II on
the steamship Ansonia. II is report
ed that DR.. and Mrs. Rurgin have an
interesting itinerary for the British
Isles. which will he made for the most
Fart by automobile.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26

Plans for a statewide movement in
the interest of Christian education will
be discu. ed at meeting Of the Pres
byterian synod. which will be held in
Dallas September IL. according TO
Or. j. Fl. Baird. DR.. Baird has been
n conference with Presbyterian MIN
sters of San Antonio and other
church leaders.
Those interested in the movement
are a. present engaged in obtaining
information which will be presented
at the meeting in Dallas. The synod
meeting, the amount to be secured and
the manner in which it will be distrib-
utcd will be decided upon in prepara-
ton for the active work, said Dr..
BAIRD.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
ENCAMPMENT is OVER.

The 1923 Westminster Presbyterian
Encampment. which was held al
Kerrviile, was closed Wednesday
morning with a conference on the
work of the synod, the final division
of the program.
The encampment, which was the
seventeenth annual one of its KIND.
went down in the history of the or
ganization as being the greatest since
its founding. Not only was a new
high mark set in attendance. but the
programs were better arranged than
ever before and leaders of the project
declared that the influence for good
was more pronounced Mt the 1873 en-
campment than ever before.
Although Wednesday mornings pro-
gram ended the encampment. Sle
grounds viii remain open until Sep
tember = in order that people who
wish may come out foi short camping
tri,.s and rest.
Registration at tie office encamn
ment Thursday noon totaled 1921, ~
greater than last year, and camn au-
tlorities expressed confidence that the
number will exceed 200o before the
grounds are closed in September.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
CHARTER FOR CHURCH.

A charter for the Mexican indie
pendent Methodist Church, located
south of San Antonio. was granted
by the state department at Austin
Wednesday. The charter provides
that churches and pas ,orates. will be
established at other places where the
work may require. The founders and
incorporators of the Mexican indie
pendent Methodist cnurch. are Fufino
Zarmara, Mrs. +. ]. de Mosquia, G..
de Marcado and others.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
BACK TO PASTORATE.

After spending more than two
months in Quanah, Childress, Itasca
and Vernon. Texas, Rev. W. ID. Bills
has returned to San Antonio and will
resume his regular duties as pastor OF
the Grove avenue Church of Christ.
Members of the congregation are
eaglerly looking forward to moving in
to the new church building. which is
being erected a short distance west OF
the Mission Telephone Exchange. The
new church is expected TO be finished
by the middle of September. and when
completed will be one of the finest and
most modern of church edifices in the
city. :.
Rev. Mr.. Bills will speak before his
congregation Sunday morning on the
subject, "A Promised Blessing of Joy"
and ut the evening service will preach
on "The Natural Man of 1 Corin-
tbians. 2:14"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
SERVICES AT POST.

Services will be held at the Post
Assembly Hall, Fort Sam Houston.
Sunday beginning with masses at Z 40
and 9:30, Chaplain Coholan' Ofeciat-
ing. General services will be neld at
1O:45 with c. c. Jackson and Misses
Evelyn and Alleyne Jackson giving
several musical selections. Chaplain
Breasted will speak.
A special invitation has been ex-
tended TO the Fifteenth Field Artillery
it was announced. TO attend the 10 40
services. which will be post service
for the benefit of all units.
At the Z 80 p. m. service, in addi-
ton to the religious services, there
will be concert to which every one
is invited. Those who will give the
concert are Julia L. Majewski, piano:
Virginia Majewsl,i. violin; Warner
Majewski. flute; Otis McCreless, cello;
Walker Hancock, violin. and Otto
Majewski. viola. The program will
consist of a string. quartet. flute solo.
string quartet. violin solo. string quar-
tct, violin solo and ensemble.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
ARMY "Y, PROGRAM.

A fellowship lunch and vesper SER
vice will feature the Sunday sefvices
ct the Army Y. NJ. c. A. The lnnrh
will be given at 5:45 and will be
free TO all soldiers. The song service
will be led by Alva r. Willrus.
An address on" Heroes or Cowards"
will be made bv, Rev. 7. X. Pedrick.
pnstor of the San Fernando Chris
tian church.
Informal games will be nlayel Mon
dav. according TO the weeks schedule.
while at G ~ Tuesday fellowship
lunch and Bible study. with songs.
will he led by F. c. Van Ness.
The remainder of tn" week will be
taken up with informal games.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
CELEBRATE FIVE DAYS
Mexican Irdepcpdence Observation ut
San Pedro SnriHgs.

A five-day celebration of Mexican
Independence will be ID = San Pedro
SPRINGS und"- the au..pices If the Gran
Circulo de Oberes lodge. The celebra
ton will start on Sertemba: IL and
last through Mexican Independence
Day.
A platform will b: built for ianc-
ing at the park al.f Mexican VIII
lage will be constructed. Mexican
songs and dances will be featured.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
WOMEN STORM PIER
Food Prices Cut-Retailers Scored
For SLIing Texas Melon at S1.25.

Chicago. Aug. 25.-Hundreds of
women stormed the municipal pier
here today when the city's fair price
committee placed two boatloads of
fruit On sale at 80 cents lower than
market price in an effort to ~break
profiteering. -.
A boatload of fruit will be sold
daily and the sales may be extended
TO other products.
The committee. especially scored
retailers that were selling Texas
watermelons for 81 and SIPS each.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
MUSIC AT TRAVIS PARK.

The following musical program has
been arranged for Sunday at the Ira
Wis Park Methodist church
10 40 service
Prelude in C................ Lucia
Anthem. Christian The Morn Breaks
Sweetly Ger Thee. 49,. Shelley
Miss johnson, Mr.. Park, DIR. Wheat
and choir. ..
Offertory, Melody in F.. .Rubinstein
Solo, Face to Face. ....... johnson
airs. {. j.. Weiss.
S p. m. service
Congregational singing .............
Anthem. The Radiant Morn. ........
Woodward
Choir.
Anthem. Sun of My Soul. =. Turner
Mrs. Zirkel and choir.
Offertory $500. Handel
Solo, Miss Elizabeth Joyce. Selected
Director of Music. %. W. Stapleton
Organist -. Mrs. Harry Leap
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-26
MOORE EN- R0UTE HOME.

Sunday will marx The last Of a
series of sermons at the Travis Park
Methodist church by Chaplain A. +.
Vaughn who has been occupying the
pulpit during August in the absence
Of Rev. Arthur ]. Moore, pastor Of the
church.
Rev. Mr.. Moore, in a letter to the
church. announced tha. he will return
to San Antonio frorl his vacation trip
sometime this week end will occupy
the pulpit Septembef =.