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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-06

Honolulu, Aug. 6.-The indom;-
table spirit of the Crusader still lives
ira Sparks attempt to reach the
hoiy Land by crossing the Pacific
IN packing case resulted in his be-
ing put ashore here. Now, he plans
10 finish the journey in a little old
lifeboat.
"Dauntless' is the name ;~Ss
mas given the craft he plans 10 sail
from Honolulu to the Holy Land.
Dauntless too is Sparks-known
throughout Pacific ports as ".he
worlds strangest stowaway."
Through him, the eleventh and twen-
tieth centuries join hands.
a student of the Scriptures, Sparks,
a native of Peru, Ind, says he re-
ceived a direct command from Abra-
ham to set forth.
Sparks lacked money for the pas
sage. He thought of going as freight
in box.
Makes Own Box.
a carpenter, Sparks had no trou-
bic in making the box, and fitting it
to hold himself, his food and his be-
longings. Getting on ship was diff
ferent matter-but he was dauntless.
Watching the stevedores at The
docks in San Francisco, Sparks
learned how some of the baggage
marked personal effects" was not
slowed in the hold but segregated in
another part of sea-going liners.
At the offices of steamship line
he obtained n properly filed bill of
lading. made out for a specified size
and weight of box. He paid the
freight charge to Bombay, India.
Then Sparks engaged a drayman.
Shortly before the truck arrived.
Sparks, with three RS of water
some bread, oleomargarine and
canned goods. his tools. few clothes
and flashlight. climbed in his par-
table "stateroom He closed the
box from the inside. entitled at the air
holes he had bored through the boards
and waited.
Nearly Dies.
1t was u tough trip to the wharves.
When he was dumped off the .dray.
n water can toppled down on his
head. Dangling on the hoisting belt,
he heard the crew discussing the pos
sibility of room in the hold, Finally
the box was lowered into the silk
room.
Three days in terribly cramped
position, under insanitary condi-
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-06

Der of Commerce. They secured tie,.-
cts TO the various Entertainments
through the jobber or manufactures.
1t is believed that this week win
see still larger crowd than that Of
last week for before. noon Monday
morning. the register at the Chninbes
of Commerce showed large nnmn,
of names and there is no telling how
many have arrived and not registered
there.
Local business men interested in
Trade Week succeeded in securing re-
duced railroad fares for the visitors
which were available on July 30. 10
and 81. The second excursion rates
are available on August >, O and z
Apparently trade week so far is n
great success for practically every To-
cal merchant interested. is reporting
sales. Nearly every local jobber and
manufacturer says that he is higkiy
clated with the results of the fi'+f
half Of the buying season and thst he
expects a still greater success during
the last week.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-06

some Americans here are wondering il
Alfalfa Bits colonization scheme is
not a scheme with greater prospects
because of the promixity of oil fields.
Holding Back Bolivian Development.
Search for petroleum in Bolivia
dates back TO 1908, most of the ex-
plorations being made in the Santa
Cruz region in Eastern Bolivia and
just north of the Argentinian border
Along in 1912 Bolivian capitalists in
terested Percival FarQuar in the ex-
plorations. Farquar was then busy
with his railroad schemes in Brazil and
developing large tracts for colonization
and stock raising. He put corps of
engineers in the Santa Cruz field, but
the collapse of his schemes in Brazil
stopped his oil prospecting in Bolivia.
Dutch on companies were the first
foreigners to get busy in Bolivia. Next
came Chilean capitalists and next
Spanish. Then English and American
oil companies showed an interest, and
the richness of the field being proved,
the Standard Oil Company eventually
gained control of the concessions and
the field
Transportation offers one of the big
gest problems. AT present the Para
quay river offers the best means of get
ting the crude oil to market, but it is
expected that the completion of the
Argentine Bolivian railroad will rem
edy this handicap.
1t has been charged here that the
Standard Oil Company intends to de-
lay development of the Bolivian field
and TO hold it as a reserve against the
time when there will be scarcity Of
oil. The Bolivian government, always
in financial straits, is ing forward
to the income expected to be realized
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-06
SECOND TRADE WEEK
OPENS WITH MANY
MERCHANTS in CITY
Elaborate Program Is Ar
ranged and Large At
tendance Is Expected.

The second half of the buying sea-
son. Trade Week. is giving every indi-
cation of bringing more out-of-town
merchants to San Antonio than were
here during the first half. According
to c. G. Wolfe. secretary of the trade
extension department of the Chamber
of Commerce. the merchants are al
ready beginning to arrive, the register
at the chamber Monday morning show
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-06

tons and drinkink only enough to keep
alive And then the stowaway
"came up for air."
When the steamer docked here.
Sparks walked to police headquarters
and told his story.
While the steamship company was
wondering how it could explain tbr
undelivered freight" Sparks went 10
work in Pearl Harbor. He saved his
earnings and recently bought an old
lifeboat.
He set il up on ways and toi'ed
from sunrise 10 sunset TO make i
seaworthy. He decked it over
Eoisted a secondhand mast, patched
the worn-out tiyS5ers of the brow with
strips of sheet iron. hammered in
brass screws and painted it with tar.
The name. he declares. came TO him
in a flash, and he daubed the now
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-06

famous letters on the ancient craft.
He's Determined.
"You're plumb crazy" skeptical
old mariners are telling him. You'll
never get across in that tub.
"Give my love to Davy Jones, "
chimes in wharf loafcr.
But Sparks only smiles.
He has no sextant, no ships
clock, no modern navigating nipple
ments. But he has his itinerary
planned. First, northerly point in
Hawaii, then Marshall Islands,
Guam, the Philippines. On. on and
on until he sails into the harbor OF
Bombay
If courage and determination
count for anything. he'll reach the
Holy Land some day
DauntleSs the ship. And daunt-
less the IAN.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-06
DIES In NEW MEXICO
Mrs. w. c. Berry Dies Suddenly 1T
Cloudcroft, n. NJ.

Mrs. w. c. Berry. widow of the
late W. c. Berry and for many years
a resident of San Antonio, died sud
denly Sunday morning at Cloudcroft,
New Mexico, according to word re-
ccived in San Antonio by her sister,
Mrs. J. =. Barclay.
The body, accompanied by Mrs.
Sam Barclay. will be brought to San
Antonio FOR burial. Funeral arrange
ments will be announced later.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-06

with the development of the field,
which rival oil companies in Bolivia
charge are long way off unless
Standard Oil gets busy.
1t is more likely that the lack OF
cheap and adequate transportation IA
cilties is the real reason why Standard
Oil has not pushed the development of
the Santa Cruz field.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-06
Major Inspects c. NJ. t. c

Maj. W. II. Hannum,. of the gen
eral staff at Washington. ID. e.. in
spected the Citizens Military Train
ing CAMP mt Fort Sam Houston Mon
day. Major Hannum is visiting all
the G. NJ. II. Camps throughout the
country and is inspecting them just
as they operate. No special prepare
ton was made for his inspection as
General ,ranone. camp commandant,
was DESTROYS of having the camp in
spected "as is" This is the idea
of having visitors day each Saturday
at the camp. so visitors can see the
boys in training.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-06
DELEGATION to Funeral.

Chicago. Aug.-6.-The official dele
CATION which will represent Illinois at
President Harding's funeral will leave
Chicago for Washington at p. m. to-
day. "Tncle joe Cannon sent re-
grets on being unable TO accompany
the delegation,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-02-07
Elusive.

'Riches have wings" remarked
Harh Ippank. yep" opined Herb
Blurh. they're hard 10 ketch."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-02-07
TEACHER PAYSIT
GLOWING TRIBUTE
Declares TanIac Ended Indiues.
ton, Chest Pains and PaIpi-
tation-Lost Strength
Restored.

"Tanlac has improved my general
condition ten times more than antici-
pated," recently stated Herbert A. Cup
TIL, a well-known school teacher OF
Kezar Falls. Maine.
my trouble began with n sudden
loss Of strength. Almost everything I
ate disagreed with me and caused a
sickening sensation that remained With
me for hours. For months I found
breathing difficult on account OF IN
digestion. and had such chest pains
and palpitation I thought my heart was
affected. also suffered greatly from
headaches and nervousness. seldom
slept well, and felt tired and worn
out ell the time.
"Slnce taking Tanlac no kind Of food
hurts me and have a wonderful APP
petite. have gained ten pounds.
breathe freely, sleep perfectly. and feel
as strong and well as ever in my life.
Tanlac is certainly a superior medi-
cine"
Tanlac IL for sale by all good drug
gists. over IS million bottles Sold
Advertisement.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-02-07

The peachmond, a new fruit which
combines the luscious taste OF the
peach with the tang Of the almond.
has been produced by DIR. Juan Blaine,
a Mexican plant breeder.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-02-07
His Preference.

Il hear tell that Gabe Gooney says
he prefers pigs TO children" indig-
nantly said Mrs. Johnson the other
evening.
well, II it's all the same TO him."
replied Gap Johnson OF Rumpus
Ridge, Il don't know but what I'd
Just about as soon have the children.
now that I've got 'em. as the pigs
unless. Of course. they was powerful
fine plgs."-Kansas City Star.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-02-07
Profiteers in Society.

ViscOunt AstOr said in an interyiew
In New York:
The profiteer, the hard-faced man
who did not do badly out OF the war,
is pushing his way into English So
ciety. He Is bad enough but his wife
Is worse.
al 'ad Lord HaddiSon TO dinner last
evening" a prOfteer's wife boosted 70
me one day.
"'He brought his coronet with him.
1 suppose" said ]. by way Of a joke.
"'Why, no. I didn't ask him 10.
didn't even know he played one said
the pr0fiteer's wife in a mortified
tone"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-02-07
SHE DYED A SWEATER,
SKIRT AND CHILD'S COAT
WITH DIAMOND DYES

Each package Of Diamond Dyes" con-
tains directions 30 simple any woman can
dye or tint her worn, shabby dresses,
skirts, waists, coats, stockings, sweaters,
coverings, draperies, hangings, everything
even If she has never dyed before. Buy
Diamond Dyes"-no other kind-then
perfect home dyeing is sure because Dia.
mond Dyes are guaranteed not to spot,
fade. streak, or run. Tell your druggist
whether the material you wish to dye il
wool or silk, or whether il is linen, cotton
or mixed goods.-Advertisemen
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-02-07

prepared BY the National Geographic So
ciety. Washington ID. CD
The Turk. knocked out apparently
by the World war. has got 10 his feet
before he could be counted out. One
must look again 10 his ancient land
that was dismissed more or less casu-
ally as Greek after the treaty OF
Sevres was written, and TO his insti-
tutions, which will still play a part in
world affairs.
The modern history OF Asia Minor
began when the Seljuks invaded II,
only a few years after William the
Conqueror set foot on English soil.
A prOnouneement OF Mohammed saved
the Greeks from either displacement
or forcible conversion. The true be-
levers paid no taxes. Hence the
Greeks OF Asia Minor were as much
OF an economic asset to the Turks as
were the slaves 10 our Southland be-
fore the Civil war.
The conflict OF Greek and Turk OF
1922 also has fits roots In a practice
which would be even more revolving
60 the Twentieth century than slavery
that is that "tribute-chlldren" were
demanded of the subject race 10 fight
In the army OF Islam. BY drafting
children OF Christians the famous jani-
Earies were formed and these picked
troops, under Mohammed' training,
were mighty In battle and efficient In
raora time nc pOltpa
The contribution OF classic Greece
20 world culture is universally recog-
nized; but the renascence OF Greek
cities and towns during the Eight
zenith century even while Turkey con-
trolled is not so generally realized.
Smyrna. now again In the hanus OF
Turks. had a famous school with a
great library, and the city itself was
called n. "veritable home OF civiliza-
ton and intellectual propaganda on
the threshold Of Asia" Avili. a sea-
port TO the north. frequently mentioned
In recent dispatches. has been called
the "Orlental Boston" Here the pas
sion for Hellas once induced the city
council 10 enact n law compelling
citizens to speak in Attic Greek. and
imposing as n penalty recitation Of
Homeric lines for talking any other
way.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-02-07

|lg --er. 8 newspaper, and a
l. FtEr1 He was about 90
at--s1 Co Ugh; the latter when
-rv
E 200 are DEAR See how
al ! have teeA I've bought
1rI -1-s-s % save you buying so
|--Es
gag Is thoughtful q you." he
1t-. bold Of the taper. AZ
Es TIRE De- Efselt-mIniedly pro-
- Eztt the taper by striking
fts r-a5--s Eatches-Nontreal
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-02-07
wiIheLnIna a Native Queen.

Queen Wilhelmina OF the Neither
lands. who will celebrate her jubilee
on the throne next August. Is the only
woman in the world who is a relgning
sovereign In her own right, a position
she has held since 1898. when she
reached her majority and was formally
crowned.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-02-07

Hubby did not like the appearance
OF The cook a friend had sent them,
so taking his wife aside he said,
Don't hire her"
But" demonstrated his better half.
lust think OF the reputation for
cooking she bears"
Never mind about her ability to
cook she bears" said he. "We don't
eat 'em, anyway."-BOstOn Transcript.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-02-07
Greeks Their Merchants.

When Greece revolted In 1921, and
America was stirred by Daniel Web
ster's famous Grafton on the Greek
cause. Asia Minor Greeks felt the fury
OF Turkish massacres. Avili was
RACED and Smyrna devastated but the
Greeks survived. The seacoast area
of Asia Minor. which was assigned 20
Greek administration after the World
wnr and which the Turks have now
captured. was carved from the old
Turkish vilayets Of Brusa and Adm.
In these two divisions the Greek popu-
iation IS estimated 10 have nearly
doubled within the past 25 years. IN
I'll Il approaches a million.
One element In this expansion was
the Greek aptitude for trade In con-
trast 10 the Turks ingrown distaste
OF commerce. A striking aspect OF
many a town in western Asia Minor
Is the single shop. with merchandise
as conglomerate as an old-tlme Amer
ican village country store. Invariably
this shop was kept by a Greek. Greek
peasants settled In many fertile val
leys. and all over the land they erect
ed schools.
Pause a moment and examine the
stock OF one Of the Greek-owned stores
OF Asia Mlnor-either the lone en-
porium of a village. or a lonesome
shop set By the roadside TO catch the
passing crowd. Your up-to-the-minute
American merchant who aspires TO
"ouick turnover" has eliminated door
steps as one OF those minor obstacles
which may be just enough to divert
n customer TO an adjacent competitor.
Your Greek merchant Of Asia Minor
has display. He sits cross-legged at
the entrance, smoking his inevitable
cigarette. His merchandise COM
prises coffee. tubs OF olives. tobacco.
blankets, garlic, bread. sweetmeats'
dried beef. salt, cheese and sugar.
one other absence. beside Turkish
merchants, has been conspicuous In
Asia Mlnor-that is the women.
Where Christian mingles With Moslem
he must adopt the latter's policy Of
feminine seclusion. Upon entering a
Creek home one miFht look upon the
faces OF It's women-folk. but the
casual traveller met only men on the
birawavs and encountered only men
M the khans, or inns. and should he
have observed a female form In the
distance her face would be covered
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-02-07
A Lady OF Distinction

Is recognized by the delicate. fascinat-
ing influence OF the perfume she uses.
A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot
water to thoroughly cleanse the pores
followed by a busting with Cuticura
Talcum powder usually means a clear,
sweet, healthy kin.-Adyertisement.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-02-07
Loss Caused by Insects.

The annual loss cue 10 the devasta.
ton OF insects in the United States Is
approximately S2OOOOO0.OOO. or so
for every man, woman and child
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-02-07

-s due tablets 10 Leland Stan
urs--,E. secured firm Babylon.
-s ---ts at the fingers that
-- over four thousand
an one bears the name,
b 90 KIM
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-02-07
How It's Done.

The new dean OF women al the o..
OF NJ. is quoted as saying that it is
very easy TO manage flappers II you
know how. First, you learn how; and
by that time they are quiet. middle
aged ladies who are trying TO learn
how TO control other fiappers.-De-
trOit News
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-02-07
1--WE YOU 4 COUGH1


1911 t-f ecuEhed night
$50 a- and had lost 50
lrir-t1 .1-s Ike g walking
1870. rg sisters had died
$3.50 z- I is.r certain mat
-t-5-a Finally. q inend re.
E5In- n - Golden Medical
- -T husband, and i made
- ..--.-l and vitality night
-. - z-li1a years time ! was
80 l-i haiy g ever. 1
- 1 with 8 deep, hack
- - that was about 70 years 1,
80 Luys ll.t very grateful
- Mrs. Liza Teeter, 4lS
sT s. f1
r., v5u Tel The need OF good
$50 -s-sl aiUoe. address Dr.
- ~, l-yalis Hotel, Buffalo
n Va r-szsr vii be returned with
Z - 4 any Eat.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-02-07

and heals burning. itching and torturing
skin diseases. IL instantly stops the pain
Of burns. Heals without scars. SOC and
6Oc. Ask your druggist. or send 30c TO
The J. ". Cole Co. Rockford, H., for a
package.-Advertiseme
, 1923-06-07
A TITLE OR AN o
BILE AT THE SAME PRICE

The obtaining of a title in Eu-
rope if often a costly process. In
addition to contributions made to
political parties. the would-be noble
man in Great Britain must pay a
fee for the letters patent that go
with titles. For the title of duke,
this fee is $1,625.
The Detroit News observes that
after payment of this fee, 'fthe
d Ike has purchased the right to put
a coronet on the panels of his motor
car, but with the same amount of
money, the American has
bought the car" The reader may
draw his own conclusions as to
which purchaser has obtained the
greater value.
, 1923-06-07
AN INDICTMENT OF
F

In an address before the National
Conference of Social Work, in the
east, DIR. Helen T. Woolley, a De
troit teacher, suggested that chill
dren be placed in kindergarten be-
tween the ages of two and five
years. As children generally enter
the grade schools at s., this would
made the formal educational pro-
cess continuous from 2 to 81 or %
for those who went to college.
although psychologists as
sure US that the most important
mental and physical ills of adult life
have their roots in early childhood"
said DIR. Woolley, 1--WE still leave
young children entirely to the man
agement of parents who for the
most part are unframed for the
task. Too often in seeking for
the source Of the disease and de-
linquency of childhood we have felt
that a solution has been reached
when we have sagely pointed out
that it is the parents fault, more
specifically the mothers fault.
Gradually the conviction is grow
ing upon us that the task assigned
to the unaided and unframed moth
er by modern society is a superhu-
man one"
Advocates of earlier schooling
for children will no Doubt point
out that, while a teacer must pos
sess at least some intellectual quail
ification for her work, a parent
need have none at all. 1t cannot
be denied hat many parents fail to
give their children the best of care,
particularly as regards their mental
habits. Nor can it be disputed that
most mothers could no better by
their children were their time not
largely occupied with other domes-
tic and social duties. Nevertheless
DIR. Woolley will not find it easy
to convince mothers that they
ought to turn their babies over to
teachers at the age of two. AGd
until the mothers are brought rouS
what chance has such a plan of be-
ing carried out?
, 1923-06-07
Heavy Fines Assessed

RAwLINs, wyo.. June T. Bust
ness was good at the county court
house all day Monday and as a result
OF such sudden prosperity Carbon
county tool in exactly $4,000 in cash
and costs in ten criminal actions
brought before Judge Tidba'l.
The one was taken in rs n re.
suit of the arrests made in our fair
city recently there being eight out
OF tho twenty-five taken in custody
in that memorial arresting bee who
felt guilty enough of the charge of
selling intoxicating liquor to throw
themselves upon the leniency of the
court.
Among those who plead guilty in
the district court were sever girls.
some fat n some lean. and all
charged, with the illegal sale Of in
toxicating liquors to innocent liquor
seeking gentlemen representing the
law enforcement department.
otherwise known as Governor Ross
Army and Navy"
, 1923-06-07

So when the agitators propose So
cializing or nationalizing American
industry, look back over our hun
dred and fifty years of prgress as a
people and compare our lot with
European countries which have all
the blessings of socialism, paternal-
ism, nationalism and every other
ism that the ism-promoters would
load onto us, and thank your stars
and stripes that this is still a free
country where the initiative and
ambition of the common ordinary
citizen has not yet been throttled
by an overdose of paralyzing off
cialism.
, 1923-06-07
ToDAY's ANNIVERSARIES

snrd cmt Wsnr dctnlWyp Nbs
ANNIVER $780,
1761-Fafayette and Wayne united
their forces in Virginia.
1sO9-Field Marshal Francois c.
C~anrobert, commander of
the French forces in the Cri
mean war, born. Died in
Paris, Jan. %, 1895.
1s23-Act of the Massachusetts,
legislature establishing the
Bunker Hill Monument as
ISOLATION.
1s52-Hosea Ballou, one of the
leading founders of modern
Universalism, died in Bos-
ton. Born at Richmond, N.
H., April 80, 1771.
1s95-China thanked President
Cleveland for promoting
peace in the Orient.
1915 - The Canadian aviator
warneford destroyed a Ger
man Zeppelin 5000 feet in
the air.
1916-Tho completion Of the Col
umbian River highway was
celebrated at Portland, Ore.
192O-The supreme court of the
United States upheld the
constitutionality of the Vol
stead law.
, 1923-06-07

on his way to South Dakota. wa, SEN
fenced to serve Is days in the Chey.
enne city jail but was paroled when
he claimed he was under the care Of
a physician and said he had arranged
to submit to a minor operation at a
local hospital. Fifty dollars Of the
S72 he vas carrying was retained by
the police as q guaranty Of good faith
and Karr was taken to<he hospital.
Almost l9aosa, Immediately "~a ely, w. left Gtr hITe% a
10 miles north wherA he telephoned
to the chief of policeNler and re-
quested that the $50 be forwarded to
him. The officer informed him hat
tie Is days Suspended sentence would
be charged to a $50 fine and that end
cd the incident.