davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-30

could not obtain a S arch warrant.
however. since they were unable to
obtain the prerequisite sale necessary
TO obtain n prohibition warrant.
Claim Plant Cost S14OO.
Fritz Etter. arraigned before United
States Commissioner X. J.. Edwards
in connection with the raid. said. ac-
cording to the prohibition agent to
whom the case was turned over by the
rangers. that between $1,000 and S1400
was expended in setting up the distil-
lery.
The distilling plant was so arranged
that it required minimum of atten-
ton. Pipes from the 1000 mash vat
led directly to the still and automati-
cally kept it filled. The copper coils
which ran into the river and back out.
emptied into barrels where the liquor
was stored.
Etter. who was arraigned on COM
plant charging him with manufacture
and possession of liquor, was placed
under a $1,000 bond.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-30
Liquor Smuggling BY Air More
- Extensive Than Is Realized

of liquor that must be carried IL
justify the expense Of air transporta-
ton frequently results in plane
crash.
Fliers Are Canadians.
Mexican officers seized an airplane
and 49, quarts of various kinds oil
liquor nine miles south of Villa
Acuna, Tuesday. according to reports
that have just been received in San
Antonio. Two aviators, who said
they were Canadians. are being held
BY Mexican officials. They will
probably be taken TO. Piedras Negras
where they will be tried for alleged
violation of the Mexican customs and
immigration laws. Conviction OF
these violations would mean confine'
ment in the prison at Monterey.
According to the reports received
in San Antonio, Mexican officers saw
the plane fly across the river. II
was watched until it landed in an
open field about nine miles from
Villa Acuna. The plane, which is
said to be from Fort Worth, had fuel
sufficient to keep it in the air for
eleven hours. This would carry the
plane to Oklahoma. the ultimate
destination of the plane, it is be-
lieved.
The plane h s been dismantled by
the Mexican government and placed
in storage. according TO reports re-
ceived here.
When the Canadians were asked as
to the reason why they had engaged
in the liquor smuggling business they
replied, according to one OF those
present when they were questioned,
that they had learned to fly during
the World War and that they did not
know how TO make living any other
way than by putting their knowledge
of aviation into use in smuggling IL
quor.
One Fell Near Here.
Exactly one year ago from the date
when the plane was seized by the
Mexican officers. an airplane landed
about - miles south of San Antonio.
Twelve five-gallon cans of grain alco-
hol were seized BY officers but two
ayiators in the plane succeeded IN
making their escape. 1t was thought
at first that these aviators, whose
identity was known. might be the
two who were arrested near Villa
Acuna. Investigation, however, dis
proved this theory.
Rum-running airplane wrecks and
seizures during the year have been
near Devine, August 3, 1922: in
Uvalde county. May %. 1923: near
Laredo. September, 1922; 80 miles
north of Laredo, October 81, 1922,
when a government plane said to have
been carrying liquor was captured;
and another south of Nueva Laredo
in August of last year.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-30
HUGE LIQUOR
PLANT SEIZED
ON THE MEDINA
2OGO-gallon Cypress Vat
Found Filled With e..
Mash. -
COST NEARLY Sl400
Coils Run Into River
Water. to Cool
Beverage.

A diStilling plant. by far the largest
ever discovered in this part of Texas
Of such proportions that the. MeliDa
river was used as Il cooling vat, was
raided by Texas rangers under the
command of Captain Baldwin, Satur-
day afternoon.
To 100-gallon copper still. situated
in the brush ON the banks of the Me
dina river about four miles from Cas-
troville. were four J0-foot copper coils
which ran under the waters of the
river instead Of into the customary
cooling vat.
A .000-gallon cypress vat contain
ing 1000 gallons of mash was de-
stroyed by the rangers. Fifty-five hun
dred pounds of sugar and about ~
gallons OF the finished product were
seized.
Heard Blast of Fire.
At the time the rangers appeared
upon the scene. according TO Captain
Baldwin. the plant was in operation
the blast of the fires being heard for
some distance. Four men, in the vicin-
ity Of the plant, were taken into Gus
tody. although it is probable that
charges will be filed against only one
Uan.
The case was turned over TO Prohi'
bition Agent e. l.. Ware. who has
filed complaint before the United
States commissioner.
When notified by the rangers that
the seizure had been made. Grouphead
Hamilton, in charge of the prohibi-
ton enforcement headquarters here
dispatched truck to the scene of the
raid. The $500 pounds of sugar will
be brought back to San Antonio. III
timately ii will be turned over to the
United States marshal, who. if the
sugar is libelled. yill dispose Of il
at public auction.
Federal prohibition agentss accord
ing to Mr.. Hamilton. have suspect.
ed the existence of large still in
that neighborhood for some time. They
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-30
Federal Officers Hear Of
Many Planes Crashing
With Illicit Cargo-One
Man Was Headed for
Oklahoma Before His Ship
Fell.

Airplane liquor smuggling activities
between Mexico and the United States
are more extensive than is commonly
realized by the general public, federal
agents who have checked up on the
number Of planes wrecked and seized
during the last year have been led
TO believe.
Federal agents have official records
of eight airplanes that have been
either crashed or seized while engaged
in liquor smuggling activities during
period of little more than a
year. and unofficial reports of other
planes seized by Mexican officers.
Transportation of liquor by air has
not proved to be a success from the
standpoint of the rum-runner, federal
agents believe. since the heavy loads
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-30
DRAGGED lNf0EAR
Miss Hattie Harbers Says Negro
Seized Her.

Miss Hattie, Harbers. DDS Burnet
street, employed as a waitress at the
8. p. lunch stand. who was attacked
by a negro at, daybreak Thursday. de-
clared Saturday that when" questioned
by the police she was in such condi-
ton that she hardly knew what an
swers she made: Her statement was
prompted by the fact that she had told
police. they said. that she had volun-
Hrily entered the negro's car.
N"I was in such condition when
questioned by police. said Miss Har-
bers, ."that I could hardly answer
their questions. They say ] stated that
the negro offered me n ride to work
and I accepted. don't remember
making that statement. for the truth
is that the negro seized me and threw
me in the car"
Miss .Harbers was found staggering
from a cump of weeds in vacant lot
on Crockett street after. she said, a
negro had dragged her into the weeds
She had received severe wound on
the head when. she said. she jumped
from his car declaring that after the
leap from the moving machine he
seized her and dragged her into the
weeds.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-30
LARGE ENROLMENT
AT SOUTHWESTERN
FOR SYST SESSION
Certificates and Diplomas
Giuen Summer
Students.

GEORGETOWN, Tex, Sept. 2s.-Tht
51st year of Southwestern University
began with formal exercises held IL
the auditorium, packed with 100 NOR,
students than were present at the
opening last year.
Thursday morning ar 10 O'Clock,
DIR. John NJ. Barcus delivered the in
vocation. followed by solos by Miss
Zelma Brown. pianist, and Mrs.
Ethelwin Gillispie, soprano, instruc'
tors i'm the fine arts department.
DIR. j. l.. Henderson OF the Unlver'
sity of Texas. delivered an impressive
address on Mature and Nurture,
making an appeal for the. students to
make thep courses, achieve some
thing for their college and have a
good time.
Certificates and diplomas were con-
ferred upon the following students
who had completed their work DUR
ing the past summer:
Diploma in Expression: Ruth
Harlan. Bartlett. Bachelor of Science
in Education Ernest ii. Hereford
Georgetown. Bachelor of arts: Ed
ward Laurence Allison. Cherokee; ;
Marguerite Ewing Afford. Caldwell
Marion Arnold, Killeen; Tempe,
Walker Borgess.. Kemp; Effie Jane
brewer. San Antonio; Winnifred
Catherine Buoy, Georgetown: Theo-
dore Luman Conner. Liberty Hill |;
James Griffith. Georgetown; Fred
Hudson Guffy. Bolton; Ruth Harlan,
BARTLETT: Elsie Kothmann, Llano'
Annie Merle Littlefield. Nixon; Fay
Magill. Georgetown; Kathleen Me
Call. Conroe; Mary Lou McMichael.
league; Mary o. Meredith. l.lano !;
Ernest NJ. Mills. Copperas Cove:
John Barnard Pearson. Meridian,
Miss; Genevieve Stone Rix. San An.
tonic: Hattie Ruth Wilson. George
town. Bachelor of Arts Cum Lnude |:
William Leake Ayres. Gainesville;
Jack Wilson Balm. San Antonio:
Dinah Harper. Mexia; Newton JOS
lin Robson. Georgetown. Bachelor
Of Arts Magma Cum Laude: Alonzo
lee Curtis. Bolton. Master of Arts:
Virginia Joiner. San Antonio.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-30
PASTOR BACK
FROM JOURNEY
To HOLY LAND
Dr.. and Mrs. Burgin Wis.,
) tied Many Places
\ in Europe.
WERE In ACCIDENT
Buried Beneath Timbers
of Falling Build
ing.
WERE In ACCIDENT

With a wealth of material cleaned
from observations of the social. eco
nomic, political and religious life of
European and Mediterranean coun-
Ds, DIR. s. He. Burgin, pastor of
Laurel Heights Methodist church, and
\ his wife returned to San Antonio after
a three-nionths' absence. At the z 80
O'clock services Sunday evening. DIR.
Burgin will endeavor to- give birds
EYE view of the conditions in Egypt.
Palestine and the countries of Eu-
rope.
Of the many thrilling experiences
encountered by DIR. and Mrs. Burgin.
one that almost resulted fatally oc-
CURED while they were visiting the
Headquarters of the Near East relief
at Constantinople. DR.. Burgin, his
wife and about so other members of
the party were visiting on the second
floor of the building when the floor
gave way. The pastor and his wife
we're buried beneath a mingled pile of
furniture and the bodies of others.
Both suffered severe injuries. Mrs.
Burgin, her husband reports. has not
entirely recovered. No one was killed
in the accident.
Did Not Visit Tut's Tomb.
While in Egypt DR.. Burgin and the
party visited the museum where relics
taken from the tomb of Kink Tutank-
hamen were on display. On account
lof the excessive heat they did not
visit the tomb Of the pharaoh.
While in Constantinople DR.. Bur
gin interviewed the metropolitan of
the Greek church TO whom he carried
letters of Introduction. DIR. Burgin
stated that while he was in Europe he
came into contact with many persons
OF prominence.
Upon their return to San Antonio.
Friday night. the pastor and his wife
were greeted by number Of the mem
bers of his congregation and other
friends Of the family.
Visited Ancestors Homes.
4"The time and money spent upon
this trip were not spent in vain." DR..
Burgin said. "The wealth Of expe-
riences that come to me and the OPP
portunity to make first hand observa-
tons of the conditions existing in the
countries across the Atlantic will be
OF untold value to me in my pulpit
xs-k.- ~,
TThiIe they were in Scotland. DIR.
and Mrs. Bnrgin visited the homes of
their ancestors in the Highlands.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-30
U.D.C. ELECT OFFICERS
LoclShart Chapter Active in Raising
Funds for Monument.

LOclshart, Tex, Sent. 10. - The
United Daughters of Confederacy Of
Lockhart at n recent meeting elected
officers as follows: President. Mrs.
W. ID. French; first vice president,
Mrs. NJ. S. Clark; second vice prcSi-
dent, Mrs. c. J. Williamson; Secrc-
tary, Mrs. Vance Smith; treasurer,
Mrs. w. u. Patton historian, Mrs.
Leonard Blunt.
Among the numerous items Of bus
mess transacted was that Of adopting
motion TO purchase a frame for the
handsome painting of the late Judge
l.. j. Storey that is to be hung in the
Texas Museum in Austin.
Besides being an active man in
political affairs in Texas during mis-
lifetime, Judge Storey was an active
man in affairs here during the wal
between the states and was an Off
GER in the Confederate service.
The chapter also decided TO have 2
booth at the Caldwell County Fair
and the funds made there will be add
ed to the Confederate monument funC
that is being raised for the paying fol
the monument to be erected on The
courthouse square in memory Of The
Confederate dead.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-30
SURPLUS
SALE SET FOR
OCTOBER a
Properties Of All Branches
Are Listed in
Catalog.
USE PADDLE SYSTEM
Army Cots and Leather
and Harness Are
Big Items.

An auction sale of government sur
plus property will be held at the
Eighth Corps General Area Depot
Fort Sam Houston. on October "a
it was announced Saturday by the
corps area surplus property officer
Catalogues of the sale were delivered
Saturday and their distribution among
the many prospective buyers will be eff.
fected Immediately. The sa!c will be.
gin at 10 o'clock on the morning OF
October ~. and due TO the extra large
number of items listed for sale. army
officials believe that at least two days
will be required to complete the auc'
ton. In number of items, tn" sale will
be the largest ever held at Fort Sam
Houston. there being 2547 ms listed
in the sale catalog.
The October sale will be held under
the supervision of First Lieu. L. w.
Lachmller, surplus property officer OF
the Eighth Corps Area. Joseph Rubin
official government auctioneer of the
Eighth Corps Area. will again be on
the auction block and will make the
sales for the government.
Blankets on Sale.
The largest single lot of property
that will be offered for sale il. the
October auction. and which is expected
to draw the attention Of the greatest
number of bidders! is 1900 'Gold
Medal folding cots.
The leather and harness items con-
stitute a large portion of the sur lus
property that will be so. and judg-
ing by past army sales. these materials
will create a spirited bidding contest
between the buyers. The army leather
and harness sold in its auction sales
has always brought a good price from
saddlery dealers in San Antonio and
in other cities.
Lots consisting OF approximately
1900 blankets is also considered one OF
the drawing cards of the sale, and will
find a ready market among n 49, IN
class of b. ycrS. Those interested Il
the blankets will likely be among the
bidders for upward of 100 pr OF
unused wooden q. ID. breeches. and ap-
proximately 1900 used shelter tents.
A lot of 265 o. d. wooden coats and
another lot of 243 oilskin coats are
also likely to prove interesting to GER
tain buyers.
All Over Corps Area. ....
The property which is 10 be 5 Is
stored at the following military posts
Fort Bliss, Fort Brown. Fort Clark
Fort Crockett. Fort McIR. Ssh. Fort
Ringgold, Sam Fordyce. Fort San
Houston. Ellington Field, Camp Boyd
Brooks Field. Eagle Pass. Kelly Field
Camp Maria. and Camp Normoyle
Texas. and Fort Huachuca. Nogales
and Douglas. Arizona. and Fort Reno
and Fort Sill, Oklahoma, --;iu al
Columbus. New Mexico. These proper
ties includ engineer property. sigma
corps property, quartermaster properly
medical corps property, and other mis-
cellaneous properties.
The usual paddle system will be
used in selling the goods. and the other
usual rules and regulations governing
an army auction sale will be enforced
Prospective bidders can secure infor'
matter regarding these regulations
from the surplus property officer al
the Eighth Corps General Area Depot
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-30

Mrs. Caroline Elizabeth Dickinson.
105 years old, who resides nine miles
southeast of Yoakum, is believed to be
the oldest citizen of the section in
which she resides. She was born in
Mississippi in 1918. where she re-
sided until her marriage to. DIR. Sam
uel Dickinson in 1885 after which
they moved to Lavaca county, settling
at what is now known as Old Sweet
Home. eight miles north of Yoakum.
During the war between Texas and
Mexico, Mrs. Dickinson returned to
her bone in Mississippi while Dr.
Dickinson rendered his services TO
Texas in the struggle. He was a
member of Fannin's company, serv-
ing MS a surgeon. He. however, was
away on a furlough at the time Of
the massacre of this company at Co
lad Mrs. Dickinson remained in
Mississippi to await the outcome OF
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-30
Humphreys to Pay Oil Tax.

Austin. Tex, Sept. 80. - The
Humphreys Oil company. one of the
largest oil producing companies in
Texas. has decided TO pay the in
creased gross production tax for the
quarter embracing the months of
April, May and June. 1928, without
any contest. announced Judge J. As
Elkins, general attorney for the COM.
pany, who has been here conferringi
with Attorney General Keeling on thei
subject. Although the law increasing
this tax from ! IL to . per Gent did
not become effective until June >,
the attorney generals department held
that the oil companies were liable for
the increased tax for the entire quar-
ter. While most of the companies paid
the increased tax. certain of the larser
companies objected and these COM
panies may be subjected to prosecu-i
ton.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-30

the war. after which she rcjoined
her husband, moving with him to the
home where she now resides, in 1860.
10 this union were born eleven chill
dren, ten of whom lived to be men
and women. DR.. Dickinson died May
years ago. In the early days the
family did their trading Mt Port La
vaca. a distance of 20 miles. making
the trip in what was called 1.-The car
Iyall," while an ox-wagon was Sent
for the transportation Of such ware
as were purchased on these trips. She
has lived in Texas under five flags.
and remembers well the falling OF
the stars" She has many descendants
in this section as well as i'll Other
parts Of the state. Grandma Dickin-
son." as she is known. has been a
constant member of the Methodist
church since childhood and has one
son. Rev. S. b. Dickinson of Green,
Texas, who is Methodist minister.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-30

A. S. Dodd, the new principal Of
Beacon Hill school, who comes here
from Palestine. is not only teacher
of long experience. but is accomplished
in varied lines of endeayor. During
the World War he was in the avia-
ton service at Kelly Field. In 1922
he was campaign manager for Ed II.
Bentley. candidate for the office OF
state superintendent Of public instruc-
ton.
Mr.. Dodd was engaged in various
community affairs while Re as prin-
cipal of the Palestine high school the
last four years. He is member OF
the Rotary Club and has achieved sue
cess in various amateur golf tourna-
ments.
j. A. Cook. formerly principal of
the Beacon Hill school has been as
signed to the principalshi' of junior
high school.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-30
WILL ATTEND RALLY
Tustin Supporters OF Underwood TO
Go to Gathering at Dallas.

Austin. Tex. Sept. &C. y.
Avery, city commissioner of Austin
and close friend and supporter of Os-
car W. Underwood for the Democratic
presidential nomination. announced
Saturday that II. b. Evans of Ala
bama. who has charge of Underwood 5
candidacy in the Southern states. will
be in Austin Sunday and accompany
the local delegatio nof Underwood sup
porters TO the state rally at Dallas
Monday.
The Austin delegation which leaves
here Sunday night will include Mr..
Avery. W. p. Allen. widely known in
political circles. and Howard Bland
wealthy business man of Taylor.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-30
GIVES A fSERMONETTE'
Rev. Mr.. Moore Tells COnopians Of
Mans "Seven Appetites."

A feature OF the Conopus Club Fri
day luncheon at Menger Hotel, was
the "sermonette" delivered by Rev,
Arthur ]. More, pastor of Travis Para
Methodist Church.
The talk of Rev. Mr.. Moore, was
based on Appetite, divided into
seven distinct and separate phrases
as follows: Appetite for food, ,nowl-
edge, companionship, love, beauty
goodness and religion. Each subject
was given condensed analysis and 80
presented by the speaker, that each
point was clearly defined within the
result that all "lost motion" was
avoided in driving the theme into the
minds Of those present.
I'VE are gathered around this fes-
tive board with the purpose of satisfy
ing our hunger for food" Rev. Moore
said, but there are, or should be, SIX
additional hungers for the things that
are necessary to mans human exist
ence. j can recall to my mind very
wildly. when l made my first discol'
cry that / was in love with the girl.
who now is my wife. | was indeed
love hungry then, as / am TO this
day with my wife, who is also my
closest companion, and / believe thar
it took me fully one-half hour to
write my first love letter, because
in writing, it was extremely hard 10
make my first letter ID correctly. III
writing that endearing word dear.
which at that time was the word most
uppermost in my mind"
In speaking on religion, Mr.. Moor,
said: There never was q race cree"
tribe or individual on the face OF the
earth that don't seek God in some
form or manner. to satisfy that iohS
ing and desire for religion, for doWh
in every mans heart there is an aP-
petite or craving for the better things
of life" o..
President Ike Kampmanu. in behalf
OF the club. thanked Mr.. Moore Tor
his talk and the program committee
consisting of Goodwin Carter. Ja'"
Locke and Burt Calvin for the spleg.
did entertainment arranged. pr' .
Van Vie was luncheon Chairman
Miss Conelia Cazell, accompanied at
the piano by Miss Emma Linps;. SANG
three numbers, AN Emblem,
Grandma" and The Lilac Tree II;
Nj. Gresham, Warren Henderson ana
William Park were named TO repre-
sent the Conopians at the inter,cluo
golf tournament committee which Is
preparing for meet soon.
Wier LaBatte. Will Flanery. hch-
meth Perry and Dick Dotson were WIZ
ners for the attendance prizes Whl,,n
were given by n. V. Henderson. ). >.
Maverick, Il. Il. McGimsey and IN
unknown donor. CT Cazell ana l.
L. Russell were guests.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-30
M'ASKILL IS BACK
District Attorney Returns From Va
cation Spent at Old Home.

District Attorney ID. A. McAskill
returned Friday from his old home
in North Carolina. where he spent
his vacation. Mr.. McAskill spent his
leisure period with his father who is
so years of age.
Despite his advanced age the elder
Mr.. McAskill accompanied his son
on a tramp of two miles at one time
during the outing. The district at
torney is now preparing for the OPEN
ing of district courts on Monday.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-30
Loses Fifteen watches-riftccn

Loses Fifteen WatCheS-t litecn
watches, values ranging from S-.'o 70
$40. were stolen from a show case u.
the store of c. Pulliam. 10 has'
Commerce street, late SATURDAY lore
noon. Two negroes entered the pace,
the owner told detectives. Wine nc
was waiting on one in the 'front.' the
other sauntered toward the rear
picked up a tray filled with tne
watches and ran through the rear
door.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-30

Heat what time in a glrrs life
should she be engaged She-Just be-
fore she is narried.-Yonkers Statesman.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-30

There is lure to Hertzberg gifts that for close on
half century has made the name Herzoerg on the out
side of the package an assurance of something extra
NICE undoubtedly revealed when the eager fingers
of the bride have removed the wrappings.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-30

Vide indeed is the
range of choice at
Heyt-6eyg s
Sterling Silver
Sheffield Silver
Royal Worcester
China
Dresden and Gold
China
Rock Crystal and Cut
Glass
Potteries-
Bronzes, silver deco
rated
Edwin Burritt Land
scape Paintings