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Evening star., 1923-06-12
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
Los ANGELES, June 12.-M. S.
Rucker. a deposed elder of the Church
OF Christ at Long Beach, Calf, is
seeking reinstatement in a suit at
law on trial before Judge Carlos
Hardy In the superior court.
The case brings into contention en-
forcement of rigid scriptural laws,
such as might have been invoked in
medieval times, and it is possible
Judge Hardy will decline a decision
on the ground that 1t is case for an
ecclesiastic court.
The charge upon which Elder
Rucker was deposed Is that he is
childless and therefore unqualified
to hold office in the church. The
qualifications for an elder, as pre-
sented to the court, are the same as
those for bishop, and are defined as
follows:
Must Have Children.
"A bishop must be blameless, the
husband of one wife, vigilant, sober,
of good behavior, given to hospital
ity, apt to teach, not given to wine.
no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre.
patient, not brawler, not covetous.
one that ruleth well his own house,
having, his children in subsection
vain oii SEdNilS. JuuSC I1dIuy W III
be assured by witnesses that the in
tent of the law of the church as ex-
pressed in the qualifications for an
elder, was that he should be the
father Of children. Judge Hardy ask
ed IL he was to understand that such
was to be taken literally.
''It is the law was the invari-
able reply of the witnesses.
Mrs. Roseille Austin, one of the
witnesses, was very clear on this
point.
II told Brother Taylor" she tes-
titled. that Brother Rucker was not
qualified to be an elder because he
had no children. If he had ever held
in his arms 4 baby, as I have, he
would have had more kindness in his
heart"
Law On Adoption.
Under questions by the court 1t
was admitted by some of the Witness
es that If Elder Rucker had adopted
children and raised them in his own
home he night have lived up to the
qualifications for his Office in the
church. but negative shakes of the
head on the part of a large number
o. the congregation gathered in the
courtroom was proof that this view
was not generally shared.
1t has appeared in the trial that
Elder Rucker, who brought the ac-
tion, and Elder w. w. Taylor. also
Geposed on the same charge as Ruck-
Evening star., 1923-06-12
Summer Robes
For the Wee Ones Carriage
49, 75c

Pretty and comfortable
robes for the carriage on
summer days. They are Of
pique with scalloped edge
and embroidered designs,
and 1aunder as fresh and
white as new. Several
styles to choose from.
Splendid values at this price.
Evening star., 1923-06-12

Net Girdles
SbeciaI, S1.S

So cool and light you
hardly know you are wear
ing one. Yet they give a
sufficient support to the
small and medium figure. The
girdles are of a finely woven
net, with elastic inserts
through side and at waist
line. Two pairs of hose sup
porters give them the proper
set. Sizes "a to q waist,
Brassieres
Special, Soc
Well fitting Brassieres, Of
fine muslin, with built-up
shoulders and front fasten-
ing. They are attractively
trimmed with lace and EN-.
broidery. Sizes 38 to R.
Third FTo@r.
Lansburwh IL Brother.
Evening star., 1923-06-12
MISS RUTH BRYAN OWEN
LISTED AS JUNE BRIDE
Granddaughter Of w. J. Bryan to
Wed William Meeker the 2Sth
of Present Month,

MIAMI, Fla, June 12.-Announce-
ment was made here of the ap-
preaching marriage Of Miss Ruth
Bryan Owen, eighteen-year-old daugh-
ter of Maj. and Mrs. Reginald owen
of Coconut Grove, Fla, and grand
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Jennings Bryan of Miami. to Will
liam Meeker. njneteen-year-old son
OF Mr.. and Mrs Richard C. Meeker
of Miami and Baltimore. Miss Owen
is visiting the Meekers in Baltimore.
the wedding to take place at the
Meekers summer home at Cape May,
N. j., June %.
Evening star., 1923-06-12
THREE HURT IN FIRE.
Blaze Destroying Lumber Yard

NEW. YORK, June 12.-Three persons
were injured last night in fire that
burned out a Brooklyn lumber yard, de-
stroyed a factory building next door
and threatened for a time to demolish
several nearby tenement houes. All
fire apparatus in the borough was call
ed, while police reserves from half
dozen precincts were on the scene to
keep back a crowd that collected to
watch the spectacular blaze.
More than 100 families were driven
from their homes by the fire. Damage
was estimated at more than S500,000.
The skins of animals were the ear
lieSt forms of money.
Evening star., 1923-06-12
CAR SHORTAGE CUT.
Needs Almost Met, Railway Asso.
E. - citation Reports.

While traffic now moving on Amer
lean railroads Is at It's maximum. the
car shortage has almost been elimi-
mated. 1t was announced today by tho
American Railway Association. For
the week ended May 26 total OF
1,014.O29 cars Of revenue freight were
loaded. and on May 81 untitled orders
for freight cars showed only 12.277
cars short of the shippers full de-
mand
Evening star., 1923-06-12
NEGROES RETURN SOUTH.
Hot Weather and High Costs Send
Many Back.

9 COLUMBIA. 8. c.. June 13.-Hot
weather and high living costs are bring
ing back to South Carolina some Of
the negroes who at one time or another
Joined the Hegira northward. accord
ing to statements credited here to
employment, and railroad oflicials. In
some instances. It was stated, relatives
and friends have sent money north to
bring back negroes who have found
their trip northward improbable.
Evening star., 1923-06-12
Bassinettes, Reduced to S14.5O
Pretty Wolfe Dresses, 80c

Pink light blue, copen and green-besides all white.
The colors alone cool and summery any little tot
will be anxious such frocks. Some have rufied
skirts have picoted collar and cuffs and others
white collar and cuffs with touch of embroidery.
Sizes to years.
Floor, Lansburgh Q Brother.
Evening star., 1923-06-12
HIGHER PAY FOR $4,000.

CHICAGO. June Involuntary wage
increases for $4,000 trackmen for the
Missouri Pacific and Illinois Central
railroads were announced by A. r.
Stout, vice president Of the United
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Employees and Railway Shop Laborers.
Evening star., 1923-06-12
Demonstration and Sale Of
Domestic Science Fireless Cookers

Domestic Science Fireless Cookers
S"s ss ss;u - egsy ~'s,s''f IoSsi No. ss IS S3l
at q SPec1 Price
Domestic Science Cookers will cook the meal while
shop while you for afternoon drive while you
lounge sutry day-no work. all play.
No 8 sketched contains 8quart aluminium kettle
4quart kettle and of tpcate kettles thermometer pair
pastry racks four radiators cook including
legs
Sold on Easy Terms-S1.0O Down; S1.OO Week
Other Cookers at $A0O to S5o.0O.
attend this demonstration tomorrow Meng-Mec
loaf, and rolls.
Sixth q
rdion Pleating-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1923-06-12

The Amsterdam Stock Exchange
mas a woman member-the first in
it's history.
Evening star., 1923-06-12

These; the Prevento1 spray win instantly
destroy. Here is the real way to begin Kidding
your premises of flies. Preseutol. too, is an
efficient deodoranto
Preventol is general insecticide
Kills moths and brings bugs from their hiding
places.
SPRAYED into cracks and creviees Pretentol
brings Scockroaches and bed bugsou into theopen
where another shot instantly finishes them. And
when sprayed in your closets twice month
Preventol kills moths and destroys their eggs.
Preventol will not stain or harm wall paper,
woodwork or the most delicate fabrics. In fact,
Prevento1 is harmless to all except insects.
Insects have peculiar breathing apparatus and
in mechanical way Preventol suffocates them.
Mosquito-free, Fly-free vacations!
Imagine what Prevento1 win mean to you At the
summer home or camp! Take Preventol with
you and before you 60 have your rugs, draperies
and closets sprayed well with Pfeventol to kill
and keep out the moths.
Preventol, the super -inseetic1de, has been
needed for centuries. The thought Of modern
homes being infested even occasionally with
disease-carrymg scavengers, and parasites and
destructive moths, is preposterous.
The Preventol combination package pint ea1
and sprayer) is now selling at the special prica
of S1.oo. Get one of your druggist today.
Refi1s for less In pint and quart sizes, and
larger sizes for hotels, restaurants and iastitu-
tons. Should you be on vacation or where yon
cannot get Prevento1, write tho Haynes Chem
ica1 Corporation. Long Island CITY, New Yosa.
Evening star., 1923-06-12

How in the wide world did the idea ever start
that we should be complaisant when we had
szpatted the Hy-crushed hin-and perhaps
left his serm-reeking remains hanging some
where? Did it ever occur to you that the fly
not only carries disease germs on ITS feet but
may have on and in It's body as many as
thirty million bacteria?
Think of your home getting its ventilation
through screened doors and windows on which
billions Of gems may have been spread with
that supposedly splendid device, the fly swatter!
Flies have been implicated IN the spreading OF
infante paralysis, typhoid, sca11etfever, measles,
smallpox, erysipelas, anthrax, and even tubercu-
losis!
Don't swat the fly. Don't haze flies. On your
own premises prevent the breeding OF flies
destroy their eggs. And those that get into
your house, kill c1ean1y. Do you ask hosu?
With Preventol, the wonderful inseeticide that
is sprayed.
You can't imagine anything more simple to use
than Preventol. Closeup tightly one room. at
q time and then spray well. That's all there is
to it. In five short minutes every fly will be
dead-not swatted, not mangled or smea1ed,
but killed cleanly- the carcasses, with all
their disease-carrying possibilities, can be swept
out of the house.
And don't forget to literally spray with Preventol
any nearby places where flies may breed
garbage pals, refuse heaps, and dark corners
Of stables and out-buildings. A single fly in
SIX weeks time can be responsible for several
hundred pounds of flies, and around your gar
bage pail there may be thousands OF fly eggs.
Evening star., 1923-06-12
BraSSieres
Special, Soc

Engraving for
June Brides and Graduates
Wedding Announcements lines, script type. 100
for $I2OO.
Wedding Invitations, 10 lines script type. 100 for
$1AOO.
Visiting Cards for Graduates 50 cards and engraved
copper plate, script type $1.5O.
Black Old English Roman, $2.75.
The same, shaded type, $780,
Floor, Lansb IL BruShers
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-27
DISCOVER OIL ON
PROPERTY OWNED
BY DEFUNCT BANK
5000 Creditors of Institu-
tion May Be Paid DOL
lar for Dollar.
Okmulgee. Okla. March 2..-Luc

Okmulgee. Okla. March 2..-Luck
changed Monday for the "luckless" de-
positor of the defunct Bank of Com
mcrce OF Okmulgec when the magic
Of oil interviewed.
The bank closed its doors Novem-
Der %. 1921. unable to meet its
obligations, and since then depositors
had given un hone of ever having
their money restored 10 them.
But the twist OF fate that makes
millionaires out of washerwomen and
plodding farmers overnight in Okla
homa revived dead hopes.
A 200-barrel oil well was drilled
in near here Monday afternoon on
land owned by the defunct bank. The
bank will receive the regular one
eighth royalty. and the money will
go TO wipe out the losses OF creditors
Of the bank.
According TO W. II. Crume. liquidat-
ing agent. 1900 depositors have an
interest in the we'll
The land on which the oil was
found was taken over from a stock
man for notes that he was unable to
pay. The tract comprises 200 acres.
As yet 30 acres are Unbiased.
IL a pool of any proportion is
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-27
NELMS SISTERS CASE
RECALLED BY TRIAL
OF VICTOR E. INNES
Alleged Principal in Mys-
terious Disappearance
Tried for Fraud.

Atlanta, Ga, March 2s.-Eleyen
jurors have been selected for the trial
of Victor f. lines. charged with using
the mails to defraud. in the United
States district court here.
lines, who was the alleged princi-
pal in the mysterious disappearance OF
the helms sisters several years ago,
ut San Antonio. was indicted July D,
1915, on two counts while he was
serving sentence in the state peni-
Tertiary in connection with the Nelms
case. He was re-arrested here several
months ago upon completing the
prison term.
The charge against lines grows out
of the Nelms case, it being charged
specifically that he used the mails 70
dcfraud Mrs. Eloise Nelms Dennis,
securing large sums of money from
her on the pretext of making certain
investments for her benefit. Instead
he appropriating the money for his
own use. it is alleged.
Both lines and his wife were tried
several years ago at San Antonio on
charge of murder in connection with
eBatrice helms and Eloise Nelms Den
mis-, whose mysterious disappearance"
never has been solved.
The law OF corpus deficit inter
vened at the trial. when the prosecu-
ton failed to produce the bodies of the
supposedly murdered girls. The case
was dismissed.
The man and woman were then re-
turned TO Georgia and We're convicted
of larceny after trust.
lines served seven years. His wife
served short term. having been
pafoled because of i'll health.
Many witnesses from Texas are
here for this trial.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-27
LAKE COUNTY TRIAL
Witnesses Testify Regarding Integrity
OF the Defendants.

Indianapolis, Ind. March az
Further investigation ON government
testimony regarding the existence Of
an alleged graft ring composed of
Gary offic-Gls. who proved Oh ooct-
IegErls were scheduled FOR toll; in
the Lake county liquor conspiracy
trial in federal court here.
Charges that Gary officials caused
the arrest Of prohibition law viola
tors, conGscated their liquor. then re-
sold it and divided the proceeds among
themselves. were branded as false by
defense witnesses tcstifying at last
nights court session.
Other government testimony regard
ing the alleged shake down" system
employed in obtaining money from
the bootlesgers for letting them off
without prison sentences. also was
denied by the defendants.
City court records of the liduor
cases in question. were introduced as
evidence by the defense to bear out
the defendants testimony.
Many character witnesses were
called by the defense yesterday and
testified regarding the integrity and
high standing OF the defendants.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-27
SAY CODE USED
BY WITNESSES
FOR P!URNELL
Cult Coaches Them on
Stand Plaintiffs At
torney Claims.
ALLEGED CODE FOUND
Mysterious Words on Slips
Of Paper Discovered
on Woman.
Grand Rapids, Mich, March 27.-

Grand Rapids, Mich, March 81
Further testimony to refute the
charges of fraud and immortality
brought against the Israelite House
Of David by John w. Hansell, a
former member, who seeks financial
in the sum of $4,000, was
offered in federal court here today.
The possibility that Walter Fl.
Nelson, plaintiff attorney, might at
tempt to unravel code by which
he claims defense witnesses are be-
ing coached, added Interest to to-
days proceedings. The attorney and
court officials were on the alert for
any such practice, Judge Safer hav-
ing warned that it would result in
contempt proceedings.
Mary Purnelf Watched.
The charge that witnesses were be-
ing coached was made by Nelson yes
terday when Mary Purnell, wife of
the cult leader, hurried from the
room and is said to have spoken to a
witness awaiting call. A code of
signals also was used in the court
room, Nelson declared.
The court took a hand once when
"Uncie Tom" Atkins declined to
answer a question as to whether he
would follow Purnells instructions
il the leader, through any means, told
him how to conduct himself on the
stand. Atkins decided he would fol-
low Purnell's orders, eff they were
right"
Previously Nelson had called the
attention of the court to the fact that
Mrs. Amanda Keenan,. another de-
tense Witness. had in her. purse sew
eral slips of paper to which she re-
ferred occasionally. The papers. sub
mitted to the court. bore the words
"a wise guy" and ASK Esther what
she knows about it,"
Says Words Part Of Code.
No effort WIS made in open court
to learn the meaning of the writing.
but Esther Hansell, daughter-in-law of
the plaintiffs and their chief witness
and also sister of Mrs. Keenan,,
told newspapermen the sentences were
part Of a House of David code.
n First evidence TO the effect that all
tae rules of the cult were not strict
ly obeyed was offered yesterday. when
two women testified they had violated
the cults law relating to the rela-
tons Of husband and wife. One of
the women told of regular court
ship" before her marriage at the
colony.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-27
KHAN PROBE STOPPED
Attorneys Admit Ku Ilux Organize
lions Exist In Kansas.

AtchisOn. Kan. March 21.-The
local hearing of testimony in the Kan
sas custer suit against the Ku klux
Khan was abruptly terminated late
Monday when attorneys for the khan
admitted before s. NJ. Brewster. SUI
preme court commissioner. that the
organization has locals in Kansas
regularly chartered by the national or
ganization and with duly elected Of
Ulcers.
The admission followed the tcsti-
mony of James Burns that he he'd
left the klan to avoid being compelled
TO commit perjury.
Burns said he had been instructed
never 10 admit his membership.
[: X. Reddicli. secretary Of the
local khan. gave the names OF num-
her of Atchison citizens as members
of the khan.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-27

every state traycrsed b. the Old Span
ish Trail attended the opening ses.
sion here last night Of the sixth al
nual convention of the organiza ton.
Fred j. Johnston of San Antonio.
president of the association, presided
over the session. which was prelimi-
nary to the work which will be IN
dertaken today and Wednesday with
the aim of unifying all the scattered
interests along the trail from Florida
10 California.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-27
MURDER TRIAL STARTS
Selecting Jury in Trial Of Doctor Ac-
cused of Dancers Death.
San Diego. Cal, March 25.-Exa

San Diego, Cal, March 25.-Exam-
inat.on of prospective jurors in the
case OF DIR. Louis J.. Jacobs. charged
with the murder OF Frizit Mann,
dancer. was expected to exhaust to-
days court session.
The trial opened yesterday.
In the jury box this morning were
twelve prospective jurors. Only TWEEN
~ had been examined and of these
two had been excused for cause, three
had been eliminated by challenges Of
the prosecution and three by chal-
lenges of the defense.
Questions by District Attorney
Kemply have indicated that he will
attach much weight TO circumstantial
evidence.
He also has indicated that testi-
mony of handwriting experts will be
feature of the prosecution.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-27
CHILD IS DROWNED
Boy Wades in Creek and Steps OF
OF Ledge.

Eastland. Tex, March 2..-Louis
Brown, 1-year-old son Of Mrs. Lcola
Brown, was drowned in a creek Just
south of this city Sunday afternoon.
il was learned Monday.
He had wandered away from older
members of the party with another
child and waded into the water. step
ping off ledge into deep water.
He was under water for severa!
minutes and was dead when his body
was recovered.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-27
TO SCRAP NAVY UNITS
Australia Will Dispose OF Cruisers.
Dostroyers and Submarines.

Melbourne, Australia. March 81
Twenty-four units Of the Australian
navy are to he disposed OF. according
to an announcement by the director
of naval intelligence.
The vessels include the battle
cruiser Australia. the light cruiser
Sydney. number OF destroyers and
sloops and six submarines.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-27
|Of
"CAsCARETs' CONSTIPATION
Clean Your Bowels! Stop Sick Headache, Dizziness,
Colds, Sour Stomach, Gases, Bad Breath

Clean your bowels-then feel fine.
Enjoy the incest. sentlest bowel
you ever experienced b. TAX
ing one or two candy-like Cascarets
tonight. They physic your bowels
fully. All the constipated waste and
sour bile will move out of the bowels
without gripping or stirring you up.
There will be bowel poison to cause
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-27
WACO NEGRO GIVEN
THE DEATH PENALTY
FOR THE THIRD TIME
Jury Deliberates Five Min
utes Before Return
ing Verdict.

Waco, Tex, March 25.-Roy Mitch
ell, within five minutes Jury de.
liberation Monday evening, was
found guilty of the murder of Grady
Skipworth at Lovers Leap in Com
eron Park here November 20 last,
and assessed the dealt. penalty.
This is the third death penalty given
the negro within ten days. In the
trial charging him with the murder Of
W. J.. Holt, the jury deliberated
just nine minutes before returning
n verdict assessing death. In the
trial of Mitchell for murder of Mrs.
Ethel Jacobs Denecamp, Hollis COM
panion on the night Of January 10,
but four minutes elapsed between the
retirement Of jury and its report on
a death penalty.
The negro is 10 he tried on two
more murder charges. the killing Of
Harold Bolton almost year ago.
and the slaying Of W. 4. Driskill,
early in 1922.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-27

found the revenue from the oil will
wipe out all the obligations of the
bank
1t was the failure of the Bank of
Commerce that brought about the
Indictment of ]. b. A. Robertson.
former governor of Oklahoma. on n
charge of accepting a bride 10 per-
nit an insolvent bank to operate.
The indictment has been dismiss
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-27

colds, sick headache. dizziness, bilious
ness or sour stomach when you wake
up in the morning. More men, wom-
en- and children take Cascarets for the
liver and bowels than all other laxa-
tive-cathartics combined. 10 cent box.
es, also % and 80 cent sizes. Any
drugstore.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-27
WOULD BAR ORIENTALS
California Measure Seeks To Prevent
Citizenship In L. s.

Sacramento. Cal. March 27.-The
assembly of the California Legislature
Monday initiated a measure to seek
an amendment TO the constitution OF
the United States, barring from citi-
.enship Orientais of American birth.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-27
Ringworpi

One bottle Imperial Eczema Remedy
is guaranteed 10 be enough for any
case. All druggists are authorized
to refund your money If it fails. (Ady.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-27
For Piles
II Is Pyramid
Pyramid Pile suppositories Have
Brought Relief to Thousands
Who Had suffered Severely
For Years.

You will quickly realize that
simply wonderful to ease pain, re-
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-27

"Sc,p" Exp.c;lcs; Pastor Killed.
kiefer, OKLA, MARI, s5.-Thc Rev,
Walter Crawford, AZ. pastor of the
Holiness Church here, was blown TO
pieces in an explosion of nitro glyccr-
inc near here late Sunday.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-27
SULPHUR CLEARS
A P|MPLy.SK
Apply Sulphur as Told
When Your Skin Breaks
Out

ANY breaking out of the skin
face. nccks, arms or body is overcome
quickest by applying Mentho-Sulphur.
The pinples seem to dry right up End
60 away, declare a noted skin special
ist
Nothing has ever been found to take
tho place Of sulphur rs Il pimple re-
mover. II is harmless and inexpen-
sive. Just asi, any druggist for u
small Jar e Rowlcs Mentho- Sulphur
and use it like cold cream.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-27

Beautiful Roselawn Cemetery. not
a graveyard. a beautiful well kept
burial park. Crockett 16SS.-(Adv.l
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-27

lievs itching, allay that aggravat.
to rest and sleep with comfort
The fact that almost every drug
gist in the u. s. and Canada carries
Pyramid in stock at so cents box
shows how highly these SUPPOSE
toSiAa3are regarded. Take no sub
StisdfS. You can try them free by
sending your name and address to
Pyramid Drug Co., 627 Pyramid
Bldg. Marshall, Mich.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-27

San Antonian Heads ASSOCIATION.
New Orleans, La. March 81
More than 100 delegates representing