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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
WHY RECEIPTS BIG
Fort Worth Wildcat Oil Companies
Cause Increase In p. o. Sales.

The San Antonio postoffice with
total receipts for March Of SIS
465, showed an increase OF 1880 per
cent over the total receipts for March
of last year, according to information
sent out from Washington. The ave-
rage increase for the so industrial
cities. among which San Antonio is
included. was 1921 per cent.
A striking feature of the report
Of postal receipts in the so industrial
cities, is the phenomenal gains shows
bv the Fort Worth office. IL is in
Dictated by the attitude Of postoffice
officials, although no official state
ment has been authorized by that de-
partment, that the increase during the
past six months has been attributed
to the presence of many wildcat oil
companies in Fort Worth from which
mass of literature has been mailed
to all parts of the country.
1t is expected by the officials that
as result of the investigations con-
Quoted by postoffice inspectors in Fort
Worth, a decline in the large per-
centage of gain in postal receipts will
be noted in the future. The inves-
tigation Of the oil companies in Fort
Worth, Is also expected by the pos
tai authorities, to reduce the amount
of mail matter sent out by even the
legitimate companies.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
CIVIL WAR VETERANS
ARE ALL READY FOR
TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS
Will Leave Monday Morn
ing to Attend Conuen-
ton of u. {. Y.

Members Of the Albert Sidney John.
ston Camp No. IA, United Confeder.
ate Veterans, with a number of WON.
en- as sponsors and maids of honor,
will leave San Antonio Monday, April
., at IL o'clock, to attend the ma
tional reunion of the Confederate Vet
Grams, to be held in New Orleans from
April 10 to Is.
Twenty-four members Of the local
camp, accompanied by twenty women
as maids of honor, sponsors and ma
irons, will be Joined by veterans from
Hondo, Lockhart, Fredericksburg,
Asherton and other points along the
line OF the Southern Pacific.
The following members Of the Al
bert Sidney Johnston Camp will at
tend the reunion: ID. ]. Cater, Capt.
w. n. Porter. William c. Chamber
lain. W. L. Edwards, 7. B. Childress,
Godfrey Peterson, Sam Maverick, /.
Cohen, Emil Kaufman, s. Z. Kitchen,
w. X. Baylor. J. w. Harlan. Henry
Burns, ]. H. Kennedy, W. II. Jackson,
]. o. Luby, J. T. Estill, P. R. Tur-
ner, z. W. b. Leach, ]. n. Tackett,
John Tant, J. A. G. Rabe, ]. T.
Clinkscales and w. W. Sloan.
The following women as sponsors
and maids of honor will attend: Mrs.
George Surkey. matron; Mrs. A. W.
Herbst, Mrs. Ed Haltom, Mrs. ID. n.
Gushing. Mrs. c. E. Chowning, Miss
Violet Haynes, Mrs. W. Hewitt, spon-
sors; Miss Lucy Banks. Miss Sadie
Williams. Mrs. A. T. Hewett, Miss
Ruth Herbst and Miss Norma Lee
Sharpe. maids Of honor. Others TO at
tend will be Mrs. Willie T. Shirley,
Mrs. A. T. Smith, Mrs. j. o. Luby,
Mrs. r. T. Wilson and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. A. A. Gray and DR.. A. s.
Those who desire to attend the re-
union but whose names are not mem
toned may see Godfrey Peterson, 2lO5
street, for Identification GER
tificates, or meet him at the Southern
Pacific depot before IL o'clock Mon
day morning.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS


Rose L. Lockwood ct al to John Booth.
April S, 1925, deed to all OF lot 8, except
north IS feet OF said lot. block 4. new
Mrs. n. NJ. Marshall. Moore ct al to
W. f. Priest, April 9, 1898, deed TO lot
IL, block 4, Temple HI addition: s2s5s.
Z. N. Groos and wife to Max A. Krue-
ger, January 81. 1898, deed to east Is
feet OF tract s, out OF Terrell suhdiyisien
or Carraty survey: tiss.5o.
Frank b. scott and wife TO R. y. Mil
Ter. April 4. 1923. deed 10 lots IS. ~,
block rs, Alamo Heights; $500.
Aaron and GennLs siPperstsn 70 y.
-. rs. rs. block 8, city block ss3s, Laurel
Heights addition: $40 etc.
RoseIawn Cemetery TO HRS W. I. Mar
tin, March 81. ls2s. deed 10 lot SIS. block
Z, Roseiawr Cemetery: $50.
Dionieio l.. Tsrin and wife 70 Mar
iano Tarin. Aprliss. 1873, deed 20 1854
acres In Bexar county; t7s5s.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
Tardieu Asserts There |.
Too Much Passivity to
Bring Results.
NATIONS ARE AT SEA
Are Doing the Direct OPP.
posite From Measures
That Won War.
BY ANDRE TARDIEU.

Copyright. by The San Antonio Light
Paris, April 1.-THE hatch of our
Easter eggs includes these facts:
The Ruhr manufacturers melted the
working men against the French who
were obliged to defend themselves.
The Turks are seeking a last refuge
for their obstinacy in a general cleo.
ton.
The English papers continue to ask
whether we will annex Essen.
recite this TO emphasize that in 80
years political experience I cannot
remember so many monotonous, un-
eventful weeks and mSs tbs in success
sion. Everywhere there is nothing
but uncurable mediocrity and in
decision. Nobody goes to the bottom
OF things and there seems little pros
pect of change.
Too Much Passivity.
In the Ruhr on the German side
there is passive resistance and on the
French side passive action. In Eng
land there is nothing official while the
business men try to discover whether
the French and Belgian occupa ton
will prove costly or beneficial to them.
The coal and coke producers see prices
rising while manufacturers complain
they cannot meet such an increase.
Wooden merchants complain the Ger
man market is falling off and British
mine owners fear American COMPETE
ton as they see many German Golfers
crossing the Atlantic.
In Turkey the need for common ac-
ton increases. Renal, who is far
from being stupid, continues to en-
deavor to drive q wedge between the
British and the French. He is essay
ing to blackmail each in turn. The
amazing concessions which were grant,
ed to him at Lausanne do not satisfy
either him or those who are behind
him. In fact, 1t is the latter who Of
fend because, to keep his power.
Renal has been obliged TO yield to
their constantly increasing demands.
What is happening in uncultured
Turkey is not greatly different to what
is going on In cultured nations. Foreign
policy serves as an instrument of in
ternal politics. That is what hap
pened in the United States when Will
SON fell and in France when Clemen-
cenu fell. To get rid Of the man his
policies were denounced only TO be
taken up again when he had been dis.
posed Of. But generally this comes too
late.
Opportunity Comes But Once.
Americans who now are seeking
some means to participate in European
life cannot use the treaty which they
failed to ratify as stepping stone.
The French who discredited the same
treaty as insufficient now would be
very glad II they could hope to get
what they once were so sure they could
obtain. Too late! Opportunity
knocks only once. Angora will learn
this. too.
These reflections may surprise
Americans, but ok again and you
will find they are true. The reason is
that everybody has turned their back
on the lessons that were taught by the
war. Every one of us now Is doing
the exact opposite of what once won
the war and the re- alt is that events
are marching us away from our goal
lust like n reversed film.
Perhaps in the end we. may see this
and draw the proper conclusion, but
there is no evidence at this moment
hat this time is at hand.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
SPECIAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF SALE
OF CERTAIN TRACTS OF LAND BE-
LONGING TO BExAR COUNTY.
The state OF Texas@county Of sexar.
Notice is hereby given that ]. John II.
Covington. special commissioner OF
Bexar county. Texas In compliance with
an order passed by the County Commits
on Thursday, April S, 1898. Will on Mon
day April IS. 1898. In front OF the Court
house OF Bexar county, Texas, between
the hours OF 10 o'clock a. m. and 1880
o'clock a. M. sell and dispose Of at
public auction for cash or part cash and
part on time TO the highest bidder the
Following described lots. tracts or par
cells OF land lying and being situated in
Bexar county. Texas. and belonging TO
Bexar county, Texas, to-wlt:
Tract No. ALI those certain lots
tracts or parcels OF land lying and being
situated in the city OF San Antonio.
Bexar county. Texas. and more particu-
larry known and described as follows.
to-wit; Lots Nos. l, and ,. and is.
i6 and II, In block No. 81. in new city
block No. 1882. bounded on the north by
Maryland street. on the east by lots Nos.
and is in same block. on the south by
tiers street.
Tract No. AN that certain tract or
parcel OF land lying and being situated
In Bexar county, Texas, out OF survey
W. AoV IA name OF NJ. Lcai ana more
particularly known and described as fol-
lows, to-wit: A triangular tract of land
containing about two acres more or less,
beginning at the extreme corner OF the
city grant or tract OF the city OF San
Antonio. Texas; thence with the line Of
the city tract south 3h degrees west to
the east line OF the Jackson road; thence
with the cast line of the jackson road
north 5 west to the line OF the Jackson
Keller road; thence east with the north
line OF the Jackson-Keller road to the
place OF beginning.
Tract No. SAN that certain tract OF
parcel or land lying and being sltua ted
In BeSar county, Texas and more par
ticularly known and described as fol-
lows. to-wt; a triangular strip OF land
combining lt.eS acres on the Pleasanton
road about 6is miles south of the city OF
San Antonio, BexAr county, Texas and
out OF surveys Nos. 80 in name OF I.
Leal, 81 In name OF c. Bustillos and es
In name of Jose Moriado in Bexar coun-
~, Texas; beginning at the southwest
corner OF the J.. Leal survey No. 30;
thence north 1890 feet to the beginning
degrees east along the west side OF the
Pleatanton road 1881 feet: thence west
$50 feet: thence north 1850 feet: thence
south s9n degrees east liz feet TO the
place OF beginning.
The County COMMISSIONER Court OF
Bexar county. Texas, reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
JOHN II. cOvINGTON,
Special Commissioner. Bexar County, Tex.
OWING TO ACCIDENT AN RETIRING
from active business. and sommers No.
? drug store will handle the celebrated
Brown Herb Tablets for me. ID. Il. Smith
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
State Evidence Nears End.

But one more witness remained to be
placed on the stand by the state when
the Forty-fifth District Court recessed
Mt 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the
trial of Irwin Dunlap, charged BY in
dictment with the murder Of Ira l..
McClain. This witness will testify
when court convenes at 0 o'clock Non
day morning, after which the defense
will present its side Of the case.
States testimony Saturday brought
out the fact that the difficulty which
resulted in the killing Of Mccain was
over a sum Of money. McClain. it is
alleged, died after having been struck
over the head with a shovel on No
yeulber 10. 1922.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
KEEP OLD HOME
San Antonio Club VIII Not Take
New Quarters.

At n meeting of the San Antonio
Club Saturday night the proposal to
move the club from its present loca-
ton at 303 Alamo Plaza to the up
per three floors of the Bexar Hotel,
corner of Jefferson and Houston. was
rejected. Until a suitable location
is found 1t was decided. the club will
occupy its present quarters.
The San Antonio Club is the city's
Oldest social organization, having been
formed In 1882, and has occupied its
present quarters in the Grand Theater
building since 1856. II now has O
membership of 200 resident members
and an equal number of nonresident
members. and will be moved to more
modern and spacious quarters within
the near future.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
HOW THEY GET OUT
Affidavit Gets Moonlight on Wrong
Side Of Warehouse.

How the light or dark of the moon
may affect the conviction or acquittal
of a couple, captured in San Antonio's
war on vice, was demonstrated in the
police court, Saturday.
1t was one of the most unique pleas
recorded in the annals of the local
police court and is classified as the
king of Technicalities."
The affidavits against the couple
charged, among other things, the de-
PENDANTS were In a place Of "seclusion,
to-wit, the shadow OF warehouse
when apprehended by officers.
Testimony of the arresting officers,
as brought out by the defense lawyer.
elected the information ''thc moon was
shining, that the shadow OF the build
ing was on the opposite side of the
structure than that where the couple
we're found and that the defendants
were plainly visible to the officers"
This bit Of testimony defense coun-
sci maintained, showed the couple
were not guilty as charged in the COM
plaiht, in that they were not in Sc
eluded spot nor in the shadow Of the
building.
Judge Rochester upheld the defense
contention and dismissed the couple.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
BIDS WANTED
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Plans are now ready for rcmodeling
VIM. Mckinley School into a Junior high
school building. and may be secured from
the architects. Phelps and Devices. Gun
ter Bldg. San Antonio. Tex, by making
a deposit guaranteeing safe and srompt
return. The board OF education reserves
the right to reject any and all bids.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
Bentley HurIs for \. y.

memphis. Tenn. April 7.--lafk
Bentley made his first appearance in
the box for the Giants Saturday and
the champions romred off With a
game with the Memphis club Of the
southern Association By score OF
Is to 1.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

Waiter squcIched; No Tip.
/ Waiter-Haven't you forgotten some
thing. sir?
knew.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

Johnny Ito bald headed uncie)--Gee.
uncle. you've got a snap-you don't have
TO use comb and brush. all you need
IL dust rag.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

The ProdigaPs Reception.
His Wife-Well. you saw your father
Did he receive you with open arms?
Mr.. Eyerbroke-Yes. but his fists were
closed.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
SPECIAL NOTICES

NOTICE
We have bought the new Republic
Restaurant, corner w. Commerce and
Santa Rosa. from Charlie Ming and Nc
Kong Hong. Anyone having any claim
against above shall present same to Lee
Chong. 1ls s. Concho. by or before
April 10. Lee Chong Co.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

GOING TO EUROPE? MAKE REsER-
vations now. New York TO Hamburg
without change. Schaliack, 52t Z. COM
merce st. Crockett 3022.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
AUCTION
MONDAY

10 A. NJ
fSl Nolan St. corner North Cherry.
Furnishings OF several homes. bedroom,
living room and dining room suits. ses
auction column.
ALAMO AUCTION CO.
EXPERIENCED DREssNAKER WANTS
sewing by the day. reaodeling and al
teration; viii also take sewing home.
Travis 1853.
NEAT APPEARING MAN TO SOLICIT
cleaning and dyeiny. Phone Mission
FOR SALE A FOUR HoRsEPoWER
gasoline engine and a wood saw, a
sandy cultivation: will sell cheap for cash.
i1s Nenchca st.
SIX WEEKS OLD sPITz, MALE PUP
pies, can be sect at All Florida st.
or phone Mission 7i6.
FOR RENT-oNE LARGE UNFUR-
nished front room, also garage, walk
ing distance. ZIG Eager st.
All! the Reason.
81 married my wife because she was
different from all other women"
You don't say How Gomez"
"Well: she was the only one who
would have me-"
e$A
Needs ar Amplifier.
Tailor-Well, how does this cloth suit
you.
customer-Not ioud enough. I'm going
Into politics.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

Dance tonight Highland Social Club
Willett's Orchestra. Everybody inyit.
ed.-(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

Rob Sales Company.-Thieyes robbed
the stockroom of the L. & NJ. Auto
Sales Company, 917 South Flores
street, Saturday morning. A rear
door was pried open. Thirty-one in
ner tubes, three flashlights, six cleo
trio horns and several two-yolt bat
teries were stolen.
Sands Automatic gas water heaters
Why they excel: quality, service and
price. S2o Main Ave. Crockett S406.
-(Adv.)
We buy or take In trade your old
gold, silver, diamonds and old coins.
Alamo Jewelry Co., 315 Alamo Plaza.
-(Adp.)
Perry's Roof Garden. Dancing
! every ewing : to II. Why dance in
side? Something new in music
| (Adv.)
Seek Edwin Imxnel-Relatiyes re-
lquested the police Saturday afternoon
TO assist in search for Edwin Tunnel
OF Stonewall. Texas, who left his home
last Tuesday en- route TO San Anto-
MO. Relatives reported they were I'M
able to trace him.
Plsmbing ana Electric WORK.
Kirkwood & Wharton. Crockett Gal.
-(Adv.)
Who's a block from high pricesi
Riebe Jewelry Store, 800 Main Ave.
-lAdy.)
Dance tonight Highland Social Club.
Willett's Orchestra. Everybody invit-
ed-( Advl
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

Who's a block from high prices
Riebe Jewelry Store, 500 Main Ave.
-lAdy.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

Sands Automatic gas water heaters
Why they excel: quality, service and
price. 32o Main Ave. Crockett S406.
-(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

1921 FORD ROADSTER. STARTER;
good tires and paint; spotlight; bar
gain; not dealer; cash or terms. OIL
Camden st.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

Police Hold Clothing.--A bundle of
clothing was found by residents near
Lakeview avenue and Soutl. Zarza-
mora street. Saturday dawn. The gar
ments, with no mark OF identifica-
ton upon them. were taken charge
Of By city detectives awaiting a claim
ant.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

1000 HammermiII is pound 1-2x11
printed letter heads for Si.35. Up
to-date printing. less per cent for
cash; G S-4 Hammermill envelopes
to match, s4.35 per 1000, less 2 per
cent for cash. Dullnig Printing Co. Or.
1888, 334 Elm street.-(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

Pismbing ana Electric WORK.
Kirkwood & Wharton. Crockett Gal.
-(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

Hermann Sons buerger ball Sunday,
April s. Only the old time dances,
such as waltzes. scottish, polka, redo
wa, mazurko and quadrilles will be
on the program. This dance is strict
ly for members. Admission free
(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

We buy or take In trade your old
gold, silver, diamonds and old coins.
Alamo Jewelry Co., 315 Alamo Plaza.
-(Adp.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

Perry's Roof Garden. Dancing
every eyning s to L. Why dance in
side? Something new in music
(Ady.l
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

One OF Fullers confetti dances
Perry's roof Thursday, April IL. Re
member the last one?-(Adv.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
SAMUEL JAMES IS. SUED FOR $25O,OOO
 IN SUPREME COURT.
Woman Charges Wealthy Sportsman With Breach
 Of Promise In Suit

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-Col. Samuel N. James, wealthy sportsman, horse
 owner and racing handicaper of na- tional reputation, was named as de- fendant in suit for $250,00C dam ages, filed in the supreme court to-
 day by Miss Mildred Adams, who
 charged him with breach of promise
 to marry her and with having gone
 through a form of marriage" with
 her. although he was already mar
 ried.
 According to the complaint, James met Miss Adams in New Orleans in
 December. 1917. and asked her to be
 Eis Wife. Miss Adams charged that on James solicitation, she went to
 Hot Springs, Ark, in January, 191S
 and later to New York, and that from December, 1917. until May 1O
 1918. the day Of the alleged cere-
 mnny, lanes was devoted and gencr-
 ous t6 her, Her personal allowance was $20,000 annually in addition to
 many expensive gifts, she asserted
 | After she discovered that her sup | posed husband was the Legitimate | husband of another woman. the plaintiff said. he agreed to provide | He broke this agreement, she added. | He broke this agreement, sh added, Some time ago Miss Adams brought suit against Colonel James in connec- tion with a stock proceeding. She | also brought action in the supreme | court against brokerage concern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
AM Britain Will uGAMELY BATTLING, BULLDOGS Back Papyrus In OF COPE AND DOBBlNS TOOK Match Race Here THE MOUNTAINS BY STORM

LONDON, Oct l. = The fervid wishes of all great Britain and the profound prayers of 100000 people in the British IsIes-men, women and children who are the closest fol- lowers of horse racing in the world will be behind Papyrus when he meets the American champion on the track at Belmont Park.
 The good wishes of the nation, and the prayers of the seven million have Followed Papyrus. to his de luxe quarters at the Cosden stables-es- pecially the prayers of the seven mil lion.
 There is a story in that figure of seven million. It represents the num- Der of people in Great Britain who lay down their money every day on horse race. They are perpetual bet ters.
 It has been said there would be little betting on the Papyrus Ameri- can race, because of scarcity of in- formation here on the form" of American horses. If, by any miracle, the English don't take a flyer on the Belmont race it will be about the first sporting event ll civilized his tory that didn't attract an English mans money
 The so-called phlegmatic English man, given the proper odds, is quite capable of betting that if he is hanged the fall from the scaffold will not break his neck.
 Two people in every fivl in Great Britain bet on racing-and the sta tistics show that at least 100000 bet every day.
 There are plungers who ordinarily back particular fancy for S5O,000. There are infinitely more to whom $5 is big bet. There are hundreds of thousands who bet every day, and never bet more than quarter at a time.
 Many street bookmakers in Lon- don accept bets of five cents. The writer has known cases where in working class families, father, mother and the sons make up their individual betting lists every day, ex- change tips, and closely watch each others luck. The case of a respect full son taking his mothers tip on horse race is not uncommon.
 This might be regarded as a gam bling scourage, but in England it seems more like ordinary light amusement. All bettors watch form closely, watch "job" trainer, and take close account of weather, track and handicaps. Few of, them are hurt by their losses. If they suffer a streak of bad luck, they usually Hay off" for a time rather than plunge.
 They will know little about the merits of zev and My Own, But they'll have something on the Papy- rus race, just for the sport of the thing