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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
MERGER IS PROPOSED
Veterans Of Foreign Wars May Con
sclidate With Legion.

Norfolk. Va. Aug. 29.-Robert G..
Woodside. past commander-in-chiel'
today was elected permanent chairman
of the convention of Veterans of For
eign Wars.
Col. Tillinghast Huston. commander
in -chief. who has presided at previous
sessions. was called to New York last
night and will be absent until Satur-
day. it was announced.
The delegates cheered the election
of Woodside.
The election was presided over by o..
+. Hartung of Denver, former COM
mander-in-chief.
Consideration OF resolutions before
the convention is expected TO produce
considerable debate.
Eighteen of these deal with the bo-
nus question. one brings up the pro-
hibition question and another would
merge the veterans organization with
the American Legion and all other war
veterans organizations into one big
unit.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
BONDS ARE ACTIVE
L. S. Government Loans Firm-St
Paul Issues Rally.

Copyright by The San Antonio Light.
New York, Aug. 29.-Mlore activ-
ity prevailed in The bond market to-
day.
There was no substantial change
in prime investment issues, nor was
the inquiry for this sgrade expected
10 improve until some time next
month. United States government
loans were firm with the greatest in
terest in the third Has, the short
maturity. A suggestion that buying
in this issue is for the British gov
eminent is hardly probable as Brit
ish agents would naturally purchase
the issue that is selling the lowest.
Speculative rails were higher. Even
the ST. Paul issues showed ability
to rally today. The refunding 4 lbs
selling of which has been very heavy
for the past two weeks, gained two
new points today over their recent
low. Other st. Paul issues rose
slightly.
Erie issues were active and higher
while more reports about change OF
control We're heard. 1t was very
noticeable that sentiment toward rail-
road securities had improved.
The feature. however. was the
trading in the Virginia Carolina
Chemical and the American Agri-
cultural bonds. The motive was the
same as that which actuated the adj
vance in the stocks. namely, that the
fertilizer industry had made perman-
ent improvement. All these bonds
have been selling to give very high
returns. so that they presented both
speculative and investment interest.
The Virginia Carolina's rs. the first
mortgage issue, sold II points above
their low.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
.KIRKWOOD NO BETTER
Lila Lee Constantly at Bedside of In
jured Husband.

Los Angeles, Aug. zS.-I II! sieiahS
attending James Kirkwood. motion
picture actor. whose skull was frac-
tured last SATURDAY, when he was
thrown from horse, were still OF
the opinion early today that no tre-
manning operation would be necessary,
although admitting they had consid-
cred II.
Except for brief periods of lucidity,
the actor has been unconscious since
the accident.
The chief development in his case
was that Of yesterday. when slight
paralysis made its appearance on his
left side. affecting that side of his
face also. but his physician stated ut
was not of a nature to warrant sur
cical interference at that time
His blood pressure. temperature
and pulse remain about The same. "
was the latest statement ebtainable
from the physicians.
Lila Lee. screen actress. who mar
\ ried Kirkwood about month ago,
has left his bedside OILY once since
the accident.
That was for about an hour and a
half. when she took an automobile
ride for fresh air.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
Street Car Patrons Know Him
Long Service With Traction Company Brings
Many Friends.

John \. Read has been operating
ears on the South SaIs Antonio line
of the street railway for four years.
Prior TO the time he went 10 work
on that run, he had been eight years
on the West End and Alamo Heights
line. In the Is years that he has
been in the employ of the San An
tonic Public Service company, he has
had experience as both motorman and
conductor OH most of the lines in the
city.
He was born on q farm in Gonzales
county in 1884 and came to San An
tonic in 1900 10 go to school here.
After he quit school he worked as an
apprentice for the Southern Pacific.
In 1905 he entered the employ of the
traction company.
Mr.. Read owns his home at 20I Diaz
street. and lives there with his wife
and mother. When he is not running
a street car he can usually be found
at home resting or working in the
yard.
On one occasion a man got on his
car and handed him a transfer. When
they had almost reached the end of
the line. he came to Read and asked
if they had reached his street yet.
Read asked him what street he want
cd and found that il was one far back
down the line. He told the passenger
that he ought to have let him know
what street he wanted when he got
on the car.
Il told the conductor on the other
car" the passenger replied. He said
you would let me off at the right
place"
Traffic is much heavier now than
at the time Mr.. Read made his first
run. He says he can remember turn
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
JAP PRINCE REGENT
SELECTS YAMAMOTO
TOSUCCEED PREMIER
Held High Office at One
Time But "Naual Scan
dal" Caused Fall.

Toxic, Aug. 29.-Count Gombei va
mamoto has been appointed premier
of Japan 10 succeed the late Baron
kato, who died last week.
The appointment followed a sum-
mons TO court by Prince Regent Hir-
chitO who acted upon the advice of
the genro.. or elder statesmen.
The new premier is proceeding to-
ward the formation of cabinet which
is expected TO be completed soon.
Count 1amamoto. appointed pre-
mier Of Japan by the prince regent,
was previously understood TO be one
OF those under consideration.
His summoning at this time, how
ever, came somewhat as a surprise in
view of the reported attack of the
senro. or elder statesmen. who ad-
wise the crown and who were said Ia
favor continuing the kato cabinet
under the temporary premiership OF
Niscount Cchida until the elections
next May.
Count Yamamoto ranks high in the
political and social life OF Japan.
He was premier from February,
1913, TO April, 1914.
He is an admiral. retired.
He was created baron in 1902 and
count in 1907.
The count visited in the United
States in 1907 as a member of the
suite of Prince Fushimi.
Yamamoto's cabinet fell in 1914 as
n result of naval scandal"
Records do not show. however. that
he was personally involved in the af-
fair TO any considerable extent.
He holds many native and foreign
decorations for merit and service.
Among them are the Order of the
Rising Sun" and the first class of the
Order of the Golden Kitep in his
own country.
Count Yamamoto was born in DC
tober, 1852.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
HAVENSTEIN TO co
Reiciibank's President Doesn't Coon.
crate With Government.

Special Gable TO The San Antonio Llgh
and the Chicago Daily News.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
NEW YORK SUGAR.

New York. Aug. 29.--The eadly raw
sugar market was firmer and prices were
| one-eighth cent higher With Cubas now
quoted at a. cents cost and freight,
equal TO SIS for centrifugal. There
were sales OF 5000 bags Of Cubas 10
local retiner.
Except for a slight opening decline in
September contracts a firmer feeling pre-
vailed in raw sugar futures. There was
covering and renewed buying for both
trade and outside account and subse-
duertly the whole market firmed up, re-
flecting the firmer ruling Of the spot
market. Prices at midday were to II
points net higher.
There were no changes in refined ana
business was only of moderate proper
lions. Prices are listed at 7.75 for fine
graduated by all refiners.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
NEW YORK DRY GOODS.

Copyright. by the San Antonio Light.
New York, Aug. 29.--Firmness pre-
vailed in the cotton cloths market to-
day. There was a Willingness in some
quarters to sell stock goods low, but
contract business at the same prices
were declined The 6ix60 print cloths
advanced one-eighth of cent TO ga
cents, the 6Sx72s remaining at IL cents.
There was considerable inquiry as to
fine combed goods and sheetings were
disposed Of in encouraging quantities.
There was no change from yesterda >
in the Orinetal raw silk market. Dull
ness prevailed in Yokohama and in
New York. Quotations were: NNA H.
10 and 2O-e2 denier. 1895; XXB, 1855:
extra. $3.50; best No. l y. 1855; best
No. /, $3.50; kansai No. ]. S7.i5.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
KANSAS CITY GRAIN.

Kansas city. Aug. s9.-wheat:. No. :
hard. si0sdi1s: No. . red s1.05d Los:
september. sSItc; December, Il,olh;
MAY. si.0sis.
Corn: No. white. s1GSsc: No. : yell
low, s76s7tzc: No. yellow. s61SIc;
No. mixed. SIG HS2c; September, Tsc;
December. 6eSsc: May. ss$c.
Oats: No. white. 1885, q iOiSc; No. )
white. 3Sa dSsc; No. mixed. 5sis Q
3g1sc.
Barley: 5sds2c.
Hay. Unchanged.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29

Special Gable to The san Antonio Light
and the Chicago Daily News.
Copyright, 1928.
Berlin. Aug. 2s.-The conflict be-
tween the government and the Reich
bank continues. but settlement seems
TO be near today. The German cabi-
ne- in a sitting just held. according
to Berlin newspapers. decided that the
Reichbank under President Haven
STEMS management is not giving suf-
ficient support TO the Reich's policy.
The. Socialist press continues in its
attacks against Havenstein. The
Reichhank's vice president states that
HayenStein has not vet rendered his
resignation but the Vorwaerts. party
organ of the Socialists. iutimates that
the cabinet has selected former Secre-
tary of State Bergmann. or Director
Sehacht as Havensteins successor.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
POSTPONE &c. PICNIC
No Luncheon Will Be Held This Week
for Luncheon Club. .

The Knights of Columbus picnic
luncheon TO be held at Landa Park.
New Braunfels. has been postponed
on account of the weather until next
week. No regular meeting of the
luncheon club will be held this week.
A double program is planned for the
following week when the luncheon will
be held at the park.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
CHICAGO CASH COMMODITIES.

.1'os: No : red. $1,000 f.Ool: No. :
red. sslsAs7c; No. hard. r.os 4 q
r.o7isit No. hard. sl.oe los; No. )
hard. 81: No. hard. ssde7isc.
Corn: No. I mixed. s6ds6i.c; No. :
Ssi.c: No. yellow. s7ii GssHc: No. 8
yellow. 7LdS7kc; No. white. SIS q
sac: No ; white. S6dssaic.
oats: No. ? white. 3sH q sic: No. 5
white. 57D37Ac: No. : white, 1857 4 c.
RYE: No. =. sfst q CSC.
BARLEY: 55Hs7c.
Timothy seed: s6..5 rs
Cioverseed: si5dI9.
Lard: Si1.s1.
Ribs: ss.S7 a 9.1S.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
MINNEAPOLIS GRAIN.
MINNEAPOLIS. Aug.

Minneapolis. Aug. e9.-Flour. I'M
changed to loo higher. Fanny paten y. = (
,s sOTss0 a barrel. Shipments, 5HOis
Ia rrels. Bran. s2s.S0T27.oo.
wheat: Receipts. 5ii cars; cash No. !
northern. si.i5 Il lis: No. l dark north
|ern choice to fancy. si.2i1 LES; good 70
.-boice. sI.l9Gi..3: ordinary TO good
'sT.f5Tf.ls: September. ti.li; December,
IsT165s: May. sl.2o.
corn: No. yellow. oslo.
oats: No. ; white. Sass So sc.
barley: asa sc.
Rye: No. ?. 63d63hc.
Flax: No. 1, se.2Sa e.27.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
NEW LINE FOR TEXAS
Would Build Road from Sam Fordyce
TO Mira dO City.

Washington. ID. c.. Aug. 29.-An
application for authority TO construct
a new line in Southwestern Texas
was filed with the Interstate Com
merce Commission today by the Rio
Grande City and Northern railway.
The line would extend from Sam
Fordyce through Rio Grande City TO
Miranda City. a distance of 50 miles.
The application said materials aud
equipment were on hand for construc-
ton and operation of the first % miles
of the line from Sam Fordyce 10 Rio
Grande City.
No estimate of the cost was made.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
boston, WOOL.

Copyright. by the San Antonio Light.
Boston, Aug. 29.-Domestim fleece the
nearest OF the home woods to the Aus
tralian merinos, were strangely weak In
the wool market today. Dealers not long
ago got sc to 81 cents for delaines. but
today II appeared impossible TO get So
cents one dealer was said TO have &C.
cepted So cents. a substantial parcel
was sold recently at 54h cents. Il was
stated. Receipts in the last e hours
totalied 1881 bass of domestic and 1870
bales OF foreign wool.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
lie Admits Train Robbery.
Nv the Associated Press

Pawhisia. Okla. Aug. 29.-Ike
Ogg. arrested in connection with the
robbery of Missouri-Kansas-T Texas
train near Okesa. Okla. recently. en-
tered a plea of guilty when arraigned
here before George b. Mellott. United
States commissioner. on ciisres, og
robbing the mails. He was held il
$4,000 bond for the federal grand
Jury. Similar charges against Ed Bur
riS. Tom Simpson and Carl A. Davis
were dismissed. Fight Others were
held in bonds of $4,000
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
Walker Shaving Speed.

s., DpNeT. august -o.-NdToAs Ndhcr
of Cleveland. who plans to follow uD
his recent swim across Lake Erie with
the conquest Of the English Channel.
has beens showing fine speed in his.
practice dips. He uses the crawl
stroke exclusively He intends 10 at
tempt the crossing on the first favor
able day. asserting that calm weather
is more important TO his style than
arc slack tides.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
Stevens Harvard Rowing Coach.

iect to the formal approval Q; the Har.
ward athletic committee. Edward A.
Stevens of Portland, Ore. VIII coach
the Harvard varsity craw next year.
This wa announced today in Joint
statement by John Richardson. chair,
man Of the Harvard advisory rowing
committee. and 3. NJ. Henry, captain
of the varsity crew. Stevens will be
assisted by Samuel Shaw. also of Port
land. Orc.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29

Aug. 29.-l'he

coke market is showing more strength
than short time ago. Prices are mn
about % cents for the week with $40
the minimum on prompt furnace coke
while sales have been made at $500
and So. The minimum on foundry is
$3.50. this being an advance Of %
cents in a week.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
Cement.
Topeka. Kan. Aug. 20.

Topeka, Kan. Aug. 29.-Tbe Port
land cement mills operating in the
Kansas gas belt district have filed a
complaint with the state public util-
tiles commission against rates on ship
ments of cement into Kansas city
from nearby mills, declaring that these
rates are discriminatory against the
plants in the Kansas gas belt and that
they cannot compete against shipment
from Sugar Creek, Bonner Springs
and Sunflow Mills.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
JAPS VISIT RUSSIA
Forty-fiye Oriental Business Men In.
vestigate Trade Possibilities.

y, Moscow. Aug. ga delegation of
ID japanese business, jlen. headed by
the chairman OF 'theSTokio chamber
Of commerce. is. in Moscow 10 investi-
gate trade, possibilities. and TO visit
the agricultural exposition.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
NOn-Ferrous Metals.

carthage. Mo-. Aug. 29.-Strong de-
mand and slightly increased prices for
zinc ores prevail today in the tri-
state field. Zinc ore is selling at $40
a ton with some choice lots at S41.
Moe than 10000 tons were bought
last week, an amount in excess of the
districts present production. Lead
ore remains firm at $50 a ton.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
Steel.
Pittsburg, Aug. 90

Pittsburg, Aug. 29.-Iron and steel
plants formerly operating on a twelve
hour schedule arc maintaining produc-
ton with the working day reduced.
Independents have not followed the
United States Steel Corporation. The
date upon which the twelve-liour day
will be entirely eliminated depends on
the labor supply. Many negroes from
Southern states are reaching here. An
organized movement has started TO
find them suitable employment.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
NEW YORK METAL.

New York. Aug. 29.-Corper: Easy,
Electrolytic: Spot and. futures. 1875 9
II.
Tin: Firm; spot and futures. 40,s7.
Iron: Steady: prices. unchanged.
Lead: Firm; spot. 6.75G7.00
Zinc: Steady; East ST. Louis spot and
nearby delivery. 6.4266.45.
Anthony: Spot. 7.50G $50.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
Wool.
Philadelphia. Aug. 29.-W

Hf"ue1P1fH' .tUS. wv HIIV NUHTI
odd lots of wool have sold at substan-
tally lower prices here this week. the
three-eighths and half blood grades are
firm with little change in evidence.
Spinners have curtailed production as
goods manufacturers will not fill yarn
requirements until their orders for the
seasons finished goods are in.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
Commodity News No.ss

Wichita. Kan, Aug. 28.-E. II.
Sbaufler, acting general manager Of
the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient
railroad, announces that if the laws of
Texas permit, the company may drill
for oil along its right-of-way near Big
Lake. Texas. This announcement fol-
lowed the bringing in OF good sized
well by the Texon Oil company near
the railroad right-of-
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
Lumber.

New Orleans. Aug. 29.-New orders
for lumber at the Southern Pine as.
ISOLATION mills took big jump last
week, according TO figures issued to-
day. Orders increased 23.S per cent.
production So per cent and shipments
Al per cent. Reports from 132 mills
show 1870, 432 feet ordered. I2,9i6..
542 shipped and IS,77S,75G feet pro.
duced.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
Cotton.
Fort Worth, Aug. ..

Fort Worth. Aug. 29.-West Texas
was the chief beneficiary from the re-
cent rains and estimates now place the
condition of the cotton crop in that
section at so per cent normal. Esti-
mates on crop damage are being re-
vised downward and merchants from
cotton sections are stocking heavily
for fall.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
Building Material.

Chicago. Aug. 29.-Building mater
als generally are in excellent demand
throughout the Middle West. according
TO dealers today. Common brick led
the list of sales with prices around
SD thousand. All brick plants near
here are working at capacity.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
Automobiles.
Detroit

Detroit. Aug. 29.-The Maxwell
company today reduced prices on its
models from $40 TO 500 per car. The
four-cylinder touring car now is pric-
ed at S19J.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
Paper.
HOlyOke. Mass.

HOlyoke. Mass. Aug. 29.-lt is
probable that the American Writing
Paper company will not transfer work
of its local mills TO plants in other
cities as result of the strike of sta
tionary firemen. The paper workers
who declined to work if non-union
firemen were employed. have been in
structed 10 return 10 work as the fire
mems strike was not officially SANG
toned.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29

ST. Paul. Mimi. Aug. 2g.-HarnesS
manufacturers here reported today
that the business they were doing is
smaller than at this time last year
although the total for the year Is well
ahead Of that of 1922.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
NEW YORK MONEY.

New York, Aug. 29.-Cail money. firm;
high. 81 low. so ruling rate. 5it; clos
ing bid, So; offered at 5iEis last loan.
5L.
Time loans. firm: mixed collateral. go
30 days. 81 LOSE: As months. 81 q 5i-.
Prime copmercial payer. 81.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
Textiles.

Fail River. Mass. Aug. 29.-Sales
of print cloths here have been heavier
than at any time in six months and
it is believed that the improved con-
dition of the market for cotton cloths
will continue.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
Steel.
Farrell "a AuP %

Farrell, Pa. Aug. 28.-Cnited States
Steel Corporation payrolls in Farrel
for the week ended August % totalcd
moro than $500, 1000. The Valleys pay
rolls for the week was estimated at
5000, 900,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
NEW Yo"" sroTs.

New York. Aug. s9.-Cotton: Spot
steady; mtddlins. 1855.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29
Fruit.

Macon. Ca, Aug. 29.-GeOrgia
peach growers who gathered here to-
day discussed the possibility of the
erection of cooperative cann'eries TO
take care next year of fruit which is
too ripe TO stand shipment to North
ern markets. A wide distribution Of
Georgia Elbertas also will be sought.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-29

Seattle. Aug. 29.-Pear growers in
Washington and Oregon now are re-
ceiving $40 ton for fruit from can
ners, an advance of $50 ton in the
last three weeks. California packers
are buying heavily in Oregon and
Washington.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-26
INTEREST IS LOST
Holders of Retired Government Bonds
Lose $4,000 a Day.

Washington, d. C.. March 20
Holders Of the Victory notes which
were called for redemption by the
treasury last December %, have lost
an aggregate of more than 1000. 900
in interest, according to a statement
by Acting Secretary Gilbert. who de-
clared that more than 10000, 900 of
those notes remain outstanding and
their owners are losing interest at
the rate of $4,000 a day.
Several opportunities have been
given the holders of Victory notes,
both those which were called Deem
Der Is. and those which mature May
20. 10 exchange their securities for
fresh issues of government paper. or
for cash. but the amounts turned in
have been surprisingly small.
Mr.. Gilbert said the condition of
the treasury was such that it not only
was anxious TO retire these notes al
ready for redemption, but any part
of the SS20.000,000 in outstanding
Victory notes to mature May 20.
In retiring the uncalled notes the
treasury has announced it will receive
them at par and adjust the interest
to the date of the redemption.
Those notes bear the distinguishing
letters q, II, /, J. X and l., while
the notes already called. and on which
the interest ceased December IL. bear
the letters A. b. G. ID. f and +.