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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17
ANTIDoTE FOR FAKE ALTRUISM

So far as the present administration OF
the United States government is con-
cerned-and doubtless this would apply
to the majority OF the American people
as well--thc question Of cancclling the
European Allies debts to this country
has fallen irretrievably into the great
category OF CLOSED Incidents" But
every now and then somebody tries to
fish it out of the depths. To such per-
sons a resolution recently introduced in
the House by Representative Edmonds
of Pennsylvania may be profitably
recommended-profitably that is, from
the standpoint OF the wearicd
Although the resolution was apparent
ly designed for the benefit" OF interna-
tional bankers who have been harping
upon the alleged advantages of cancclla-
ton or reduction OF the war loans, Mr.
Edmonds would doubtless be quite will
ing for others to champion his proposal,
1t is all very simple: If anybody wants
cancellation he should have it; the gov
ernment shouldn't stand in the way of
gratifying such an unselfish desire-if
it is really that. Here, in brief, is the
plan worked out bysthe Pennsylvania
man, who is nothing if not accommodate
ing:
Congress would authorize the secrc-
tary of the treasury to accept, from any
and everybody so offering them, bonds
of the United States which were issued
for the purpose Of carrying on the world
war, and such bonds would be cancelled
on a fifty-fifty basis with war loans to
the Allies, including interest in each case;
provided, that any bond holder desiring
to make such sacrifice would be privi-
legged to designate the foreign debtor to
be benefited by his particular transac-
ton.
That ought to "hold 'cm" for some
time. But there would be no necessity
for such an arrangement on the part of
the government OF the United States.
Holders of this country's war bonds
could, in effect, bring about cancellation
of the Allies debts to America by prac-
ticing, on their own account, the mag
nanir!ity which some people have urged
upon the American government. They
could present their bonds to the Allies
as tokens of their affection, and the Al
lies would then have the wherewithal
to meet their Indebtedness to the United
States.
I But would the Allies use the bonds
in that way? Suppose one of the Ally
nations should sell the bonds in the open
market and use the proceeds for military
purposes? In that case the situation
would not be fundamentally different
from that which actually exists-monev
which could be used to pay America
what is owing to her is being used for
purposes far removed from those OF peo-
pie who fervently desire peace.
However, whenever anybody hereafter
advocates cancellation of the Allies war
debts to the United States, listeners
could not retort more effectively than by
presenting him with copy of the Ed
monds resolution.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17

soiled: the table
looks like the day
after a cyclone /!
What have you
been doing"
"Well, ma'am,
blessed if it be my
fault" reptile d
Harry. "The young
ladies has just
been showing me
hoyr fhny hila a
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17

New York motor car drivers object
to beng called chauffers and insist or
a title of automobile engineers" The
trouble is however, they can never really
be termed engineers until they learn to
whistle at the crossings.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17

store. The fact
came 10 light when
a client requested
him TO tel the me-
dunn that Sue
wished to speak
with, a Dr. Green.
Certainly, mad.
am" SAID the u
tendaht. Can you
give me his CHRIS
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17

+ the many goo I
stories one ,hegS
perhaps my favor
ite is this
The archbishop
had preached a
fine sermon on the
beauties of married
life. Two old Irish
women were heard
commenting on the
a d d ess after
church.
" 'Tis a fine
sermon his river
ence would be af-
Their givin' us on
marriage" said
Bridget.
aIt ;c inda1o ~
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17

one maid 10 an
)ther, 1.-THE number
IF young men who
paid attention tvs
me ut the dance"
But that's quite
useless, my dear"
: e S p o n d e d her
friend, when you
nave already mag
ined them your
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17

Seven tax collectors have been killed
in Russia, says cable message, be-
cause peasants resented the heavy taxes
levied against their farms and products.
And just think of it, in this country we
select our tax collectors in a regular
primary election.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17

aid descrlbed the
husbands charac-
ter as brutal, vio-
jient, passionate"
Il b e husbands
counsel then arose
in his turn and
represented t h c
lady as b e j n z
"Spiteful. angry,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17

How unfortu.
nate !" she heplied,
slightly bored.
eyes, it was. Once
| was taken for a
guerilla and was
thrown into pris-
on"
"A natural mis-
take" she respond-
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17

A darby who had recently married was
asked by the farmer for whom he worked
how lie and his Mandy were getting
along. Not very WELL bass. The fact
is, Mandy and ME. we've done painted"
Parted" exclaimed the farmer. "why,
YOU were just married. You know, sam.
YOU can't leave Mandy. She's your wife
and you took her for better or worse"
That's jest II, boss" said Sam. II
shore did tell that pahson that I took
that gal for better or wus. But. Lawd,
dat gal is wusn l took her to be-"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17

tan name?
I'm afraid I've forgotten it, but lie
only died quite lately"
The attendant cleared his throat
Rnd approached the mediIU9. ..
please show the lady some of the
latest shades of Green's" he said.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17
A Laugh or Two

ayes, / certainly had some excit-
ing times in Mexico" said he. MANY
a time I but just escaped with my
life"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17

WdhUISh,
II beg your pardon" interrupted
the judge. but gentlemen, ! really
don't quite see where the incompati-
hility of temper Games H."
There was new attendant at the
Sriritualist circle and he had formerly
been employed in a big cry goods
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17

In divorce case the counsel Of the
lady plaintiff pleaded among other
reasons incompatibility Of temper.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17

replied Maggie. "and l visit I knew
as little about the subject as he does. "
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17

An inVcs.or claims to have invented
an automobile that walks like a man.
Let's hope it runs like flivver anyhow.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17

ed. what kind of a gorilla did they
think you were?"
"Mary, what a kitchen" said the
mistress. EVERY pot, pan, and dish is
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17
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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17

Tourist club, rs East Crockett,
opcn from s a. m. to IL p. IN.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17
CAPITOL
A,,- JOKES

BY T. ALLEN GOLDSBOROUGH
L. s. Representative From Maryland
p Eirsf District
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17

how they bile pertater at their
cooking school,"
"You can't imagine, my DEAR" said
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17

Royal: Edna Park and players,
in Welcome Stranger"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17
Motion lPictures

Motion Mixtures.
Crane: Powder ipiver."
Rialto: "The Light II the Dark.
Empire: Nero"
Princess: 80 Days"
Rivoli: Dangerous Curve Ahts2d.'
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-17
Where to Go -

Vaudeville.
: Vaudeville sId pictures.
, 1923-01-28
THE BEAUTIFUL MAIDEN AND THE LITTLE BLUE FoRGETME-NoTs

I'm the early ages of the world,
when everything was beautiful,
one of the Angels in Paradise
looked down upon the earth rolling
in space, and as he gazed he espied
a lovely maiden wandering in a fra
grant meadow twining forget-me-nots
in her hair.
Lovely as the morning was the
maiden and she had eyes as blue as
the sky and hair like spun gold, and
the Angel thought never had he seen
anything so charming as this earthly
maid.
Down he came to the garden as
fast Is his wings could fly, for he had
fallen in love with the beauteous girl.
He was SO Respondent that Haza
was easily moved to love, and the
two spent many happy hours togeth-
or.
But when the Angel would have
returned to his home in the skies he
found the gates were barred against
him, for no one who loves an earthly
maid may re-enter the abode of the
blessed.
Disconsolatey he stood outside,
and when he asked would he ever be
taken back he was told:
Never can you enter your Celes-
tial home until the maiden whom you
loved more than your home plants
the whole world with forget-me-
nots."
Swiftly the Angel sought the
maiden.
MY beloved" he said, at is de-
creed that never again may I return
to my home in Paradise until you
have sown forget-me-nots over the
whole world"
But that will be no hardship"
said the maid. II love that beauti-
full little blue flower and gladly will
! SOW 1t everywhere"
The angel was very happy at hear
, 1923-01-28
LITTLE
HOME HELPER

AKABEL came hurrying in from
" kindergarten to show her
mother what she had made
Mother was mending and Mable
spread out her treasures upon the
mending basket
Look mother, this was my best
work. I like to do this" and Mable
spread out a lovely paper mat woven
with pink and white stripes.
THAT is just like what I am do
ing" said mother with a smile. :
Mable's eyes opened wide. why
mother" she said, you're darning!"
YES" answered mother and she
placed her stocking close to the pa
per mat. q
A lovely thought popped into Ma
ble's head.
90 mother, may I learn to darn.
then we can do our weaving togeth-
err"
And that was the beginning Of
what mother called her best kind OF
home helper.
, 1923-01-28
What Sambo Saw
Up in the
Chestnut Tree

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, 1923-01-28
GEORGE AND JOHNNY AND HOW THEY WENT COASTNG

George said as they started up the
third time, nov it's my turn"
The third a c. was a close one.
First one boy forged ahead and then
the other. Now George got excited.
He had gained about five feet. True
the car was coming, but what of it2
He could swerve at the curb and
just skip 1t. Perhaps his daring
would win Johnnie's admiration at
that.
But that was the last he knew for
about two days. When he opened
his eyes again his mother was at his
bedside and told him he had almost
been killed by the trolley car.
, 1923-01-28

How long will I have to stay in
the hospital" desperately asked
George, for he knew the holidays
were fast approaching.
For many a long day" sadly an
swered mother. Its a lucky thing
you were lot killed or crippled for
life. You took a terrible chance"
Eyes, I did, mother. I know it
was not worth the pain I have now.
I've certainly learned my lesson
admitted George.
I'm mighty relieved to hear you
say that, George" comforted mother;
and l do hope the other boys will
profit by your experience"
, 1923-01-28

The tiny things, the tiny things;
A nut, n leaf, n twig,
All Of them as wonderful
As things that we call big.
The tiny thoughts of every day
About some tiny thing
VIII blossom forth in memory land
And there forever cling.
, 1923-01-28

not. Up hill and down dale they
Travelled, planting in meadow, on
hillside, on the banks of the babbling
brooks, on the shores of the rushing
rivers.
They paused never in their labors.
Everywhere, If they saw even a lit
tie handful of earth, they left the tiny
plant behind them.
Day after day passed and week
after week, month after month, and
eve ear after year, but they
wearied not of their labors.
The Winters cold, nor the Sum
mer's heat, nor the rains of Autumn
or clustering winds of Spring de-
TERED them not.
At last their task was ended, every
spot on the whole earth had been
visited and planted, and weary and
spent, they reached the gates of Par
adise.
Slowly the gates opened and they
heard the Celestial Keeper of the
door call forth:
Enter ye both"
COURTESY PHILADELPHIA REcoRD.)
, 1923-01-28
Icy Branches

See the branches of the trees
All bent downs;
They arc silver, glittering bright,
That were brown.
Weary, weighted with thick ice
Hear them grOan;
Bowling branches bending low
Hear them moan.
Pearl and crystal are the hills
In the light;
In the sun n diamond world
oh, SO bright.
! am out here on my skis
On the snow,
Listening to the talking trees
As they blow.
, 1923-01-28
The Artist

Pictures on the window pane
All ngleam;
They we're painted in the night
Field and stream.
with a pencil silver tipped
Fairy girls,
Mountains, fences and Wild birds,
Loops and swirls.
Do you know this artists lame
Who has left
Us this work done by his long
Fingers deft7
Jack Frost is his name, 1 know
by his art,
With ice pencils he touches
Every heart.
, 1923-01-28

r ET'S take our sleds out to the
Big Hill this afternoon after
school," said George.
All right, I'm with you" an
swered Johnnie as they hurried off to
school.
Immediately after school they met,
and were Off with their sleds.
I'll race you down the hill" said
Johnnie.
Fine idea"
No sooner said than they were off.
Twice they went up and down the
hill.
You have beaten me twice."
, 1923-01-28
GYPsIE FAIRIES.

Roaming through the fields and
grove,
Building fires without a stove:
Now I know what I see here.
This old fireplace is a seer
TITS the gypsy fairies free
That were bound within a tree,
Burning logs now tell me tales
OF the gypsies in the Wales.
, 1923-01-28

ing this, but explained:
1T is no light task you undertake,
for the world is very large, and every
field, every mountain, every river
bank, every forest, every nook, ev-
cry Granny. must have n forget-me-
not planted in it. and not only one
flower, but myriads of them"
II will not %falter," said the maid.
II will traverse every plain, climb
, 1923-01-28
THE TINY THINGS

Sharp eyes can see a lot Of things;
There's lots OF things 10 SEE.
The sky is blue, the earth is round
There's wind and waves and sea,
There's oceans wide and mountains
high,
So wonderful and grand,
But look round for the tiny things
Upon this blessed land.
, 1923-01-28

every mountain. explore every nook
and Granny and plant myriads of the
precious little blossom!"
and I will assist you,' said the
Angel, land everywhere you go l will
also go, and where you plant a flower
there will I also plant another, so
we will thus cover the whole world,
Then the two set forth to plant the
tiny blue blossoms of the forget-me-
, 1923-01-28
GODS WEE MYRIADS.

Away down deep in grasses green
There lives a world so seldom seen
And there wee creatures live and die
And all unseen by human eye.
, 1923-01-28

In olden time a famous queen
Had friend, a knight of gentle mien.
Once, on a rainy, muddy day
He spread his cloak across the way
For her to tread.
, 1923-01-28
CH1CK1E's SAVING BANK.

Maggie cut and cleaned the chicken,
While Willie ran to look.
Cried he when she cut the glzzard:
Look, here's Biddy's pocket
book!"
, 1923-01-28
MIR. STRATEGY.

Said the monk, II would fain be m
bed,
But the pesky mosquitoes I dread" !
Cried the elephant "Say,
Where's you brain, anyway? I
I cover my head with a spread"
, 1923-01-28

Peter, Peter pumpkin eater,
Had a wife and wouldn't keep her.
Till he put her on the ice.
THAT" said he, will keep her nice.
, 1923-01-28
TO THE LADY SLIPPER.

Lady slipper in the garden.
Over you how l enthuse;
For there's not another flower
That can really fill your shoes
, 1923-01-28

Beautiful shining things 1 found,
Hanging almost to the ground,
Gathered them from OF the shed,
Took them with me into bed.
But when morning came, my eyes
Found them gone, to my surprise.
All my pillows wringing wet.
Don't quite understand it yet.
, 1923-01-28

When Johnny wore the little hat
II filed his soul with bliss;
1t was so much too large for him
1t made him look like this.
, 1923-01-28

When there is NJ snow on the trees their long branches look like
a finely designed lace OF black. Isn't 1t marvellous what beauty nature
has in store for Us even during the Winter months!
The Washington times., 1923-05-01
Curb Stocks.

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The Washington times., 1923-05-01
Chicago Grain Market.

CHICAGO, May 1.-Grains opened
higher and strong today at Liver
pool. Wheat was up M@1z pence
at o'clock. First quotations here
were:
Wheat May. $I22h@M; July,
s1.22hQA; September, $1.1s%@
1904.
Corn-May, S01a o. cents; July,
S2N a Scents; September, 82as cents.
Oats-May, 4378 cents; July, 453s
@12 cents; September, 44h q Is
cents.
Rye-May, 50 cents; July, S3A
cents.
Offerings in wheat at the start
were limited. There was buying by
commission houses with Eastern
connections. Corn deliveries were
disappointing and offerings were
limited. Sea tered commission
houses bought. The oats trade
was small A slight liquidation in
May was offset by commission
house buying.
One house today says:
Deliveries of ,4S1 900 bushels
Of wheat is about in line with ex-
pectations. The crop reports from
leading experts yesterday were
rather bullish, indicating both a
lowered prospect for wilmer wheat
as compared to April ], but a
material decrease in spring wheat
acreage. Total loss in winter and
spring acreage as compared to 1922
| is more than 10000 900 acres. This
we think in itself is justification for
a conservatfvely bullish attitude -
The Washington times., 1923-05-01
CANADIANS AR T
FLOCK|NG
To j. s.
Thousands Monthly Attracted
BY High Wages-Dominion
Government Worries.
BY HARRY WARD,
International News Service.

Lured by the high wages prevail
ing in this country, particularly in
the building trades, Canadians are
flocking to the United States by
the thousands, creating a problem
that is causing the Canadian gov
eminent much concern, it was
learned today.
This great exodus of Canadians
to the United States set in strongly
last August when 5000 were ad-
n,itted through the various immi-
grafton stations on the Canadian
border" said w. W. Husband. COM
missioner general of immigration
In November the number had
grown to 1855, while in March it
reached a total of 1872.
Still Increasing.
While the April returns are in
our returns show $500
were admitted at Detroit, 1000 at
and the number admitted
at Buffalo is expected to be as
large il not larger than those COM
ing in at Detroit .
According to Commissioner Gen.
eral Husband the emigration from
Canada to this country is due to
the great demand for labor in the
United States and the high wages
to be had in the buildir ( trades,
manufacturing plants and indus
tries generally.
Canada is not subject to the
restriction law. All
the prospective immigrant has to do
is pay the head tax of So and pass
the necessary physical and educa-
tional tests given all aliens in order
to gain admission into this country.
Government Dismayed.
According to reports reaching
Washington, the Canadian govern
ment is dismayed at the great
exodus to this country in the face
Of its efforts to build up immigra-
ton. For years Canada has sought
to secure desirable immigrants, Of
fering attractions, which have
brought many aliens to that coun-
try.
Now the United States is gaining
many skilled and unskilled work
men at the expense of Canada and
the latter country is powerless to
prevent it.
The Washington times., 1923-05-01

Eggs-Strictly fresh. selected. oandied.
per doz., csc. average receipts. 2sc
Southern, 26c.
Live PouItry-Roosters. per H.. lie;
turkeys, per ID. rs . 35c; spring chickena,
per ID. soc; winter chickens. 400
soc: keats, young. each, CSC: fowls, per
Ib., 25026c.
Livestock-calves, per ID. 1O011e:
lambs. spring, per ID, 1sc; live hogs. per
pressed Poultry--Frssh-k killed spring
chickens. per ID. 7O@75c; winter chick
ems, 450 soc; hens. per ID. acc;
Ib, 4505Oc: keats. young, each, TOO
soc.
Green fruits-AppIes, per Dbl. 5000
$50. California oranges per crate
S4.5O65.50; lemons, per box, $4,000
$3.50: grapefruit, ss.5o@45o.
ysEssablss-POtstos'; Nc sa J; per Dbl;
potatoes. North Carolina, $2.o0@3.0O;
beans, S2.00@4.0e; kale, per bbl., seed
81 90; lettuce, Southern, soc 0$2.00; peas.
S3.OO06.00 per basket; celery. per crate.
S2.75@3.25; cabbage, per bbl. $500
81 so: elephants, per crate, $2.00@3,50:
peppers. per crate, Florida. $1.5o6AOo;
squash. 32.6004.00; Florida lima beans.
$4.0066,0O per basket
The Washington times., 1923-05-01
STOCK MARKET
On UPWARD
TREND
Motor, Steel, and Equipment
Stocks Recover From Yes
terday's Decline.
by cosmopOlitan News Service.

. NEW YORK, May latter us
AIolayinr frregularity at the opening,
tocks turned upward in the first
Two hours trading on the stock eX-
change today. After yesterday )
drastic decline, it was natural To
expect heavy selling of impaired
marginal accounts at the resump-
ton of business this morning. lr
was evident, however, that support
ing orders were placed by import
ant interests not much below prevl-
Gus levels. The effect Of this sup
mort became soon apparent when
this distressed selling spent its
force. A swift recovery was in
order with prices rising from / to 3
points throughout the list.
Oil stocks, which led the down.
ward movement were again pronli-
nent on the constructive side to-
day. Rumors that further price
cuts in crude oil. are impending
were ignored. Pan-American ad-
vanced points to TIA and Cal
itornia Petroleum more than a
point to 92%. Standard Oil OF
California was in good form, rising
III points to 52ss.
United States Steel recovered
only fractionally from yesterday
break, but the Independent steel
shares advanced more impresSively.
Gulf States Steel rose more than q
point to 91S.
Equipment stocks were we'll
Dought, led by Baldwin, advancing
points to 1S4A.
KelIy-S Springfield, which broke 6
points yesterday, retraced nearly
points Of this loss at 54&. Mack
Truck on a few transactions rose
TO 81, a 2-point gain. Studebaker
&C 1905 was about a point higher.
The recovery in sugar stocks
was less pronounced, renewed
pressure being exerted in the
second hour. Cuban Cane pre-
ferred and Cuban American Sugar
lost about a point at 54A and
321a, respectively.
The decline in copper stocks also
were arrested, but improvement
III this section was only fractional.
A further easing off of the copper
metal to 16ss cents a pound was
reported.
Railroad stocks, although hold.
ing steady, did not share in the re-
cDvery to any appreciable extent.
Canadian Pacific gained point at
Isl, but other leading issues were
only fractionally higher.
Speciality movements for the
most part were narrow and con-
fined to few issues. American Can
advanced about a point to 911s
and Faeischmann a point to 4412.
The market became irregular
toward noon. Some further lqui-
dalton appeared, representing the
closing out of weekly-margined
accounts. This resulted in cancel
- =
Call money renewed at So per
cent.
The Washington times., 1923-05-01
Walking From Denver
To D. C.. To Make
Complaint

DENVER, Colo, May L.
Alleging that letters addressed
to her had been opened and
valuables extracted, Mrs. Anna
Bertram, sixty years old, is
walking from Ogden, Utah, to
Washington, D. c., to make a
complaint to the Federal au-
thorities.
Mrs. Bertram was in Denver
today without funds. She was
taken to a charitable institu-
ton where she told her story.
She plans to leave here within
a day or two to finish her long
walk
The Washington times., 1923-05-01
Liberty Bonds.

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