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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-05
HIGHWAY BILLS READY
Will Introduce Gasoline Tax Measure
at Special Session.

The Texas highway department has
several bills which il will have in
PRODUCED at the special session of the
Legislature, Judge W. W. McCrCry.
member of the state highway COM
mission. told the City Club. Tn. re-
day at the Gunter.
One measure which the highway de-
partment will seek to Lave passed.
Judge McCrory said. is the emergency
appropriation bill. giving the denart-
ment the authority to use money al
ready on hand IN emergency road
work.
Another bill TO be offered provides
for the regulation Of common carrier
motor vehicles. A third bill deals
with the automobile headlight prob
lem. Still another provides for the
elimination of dangerous railroad
crossings.
Practically all major bills fostered
by the highway department Mt the
regular session of the Legislature
were passed. Judge McCrory said.
These Included the gasoline tax bill
calculated 10 raise $4,000 900 an
nually for highway work: the license
fee bill giving the highway depart
ment about $4,000. 900 in additional
funds; and the bill increasing tn
salarv of highway commissioner from
$1,000 10 $1,000.
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AleXander Ward.

Alexander Ward. 80 years old. died
at his residence. 2031 West Houston
street. at IL o'clock Thursday morn
ing. He was a native of Ohio but had
been a resident OF San Antonio for a
number OF years. He was veteran
Of the Civil War. serving in Company
G, 81 regiment, Indiana Infantry, and
was member of the f.. o. c. Ord
Post Grand Army of the Republic.
He is survived by his widow: four
sons. Philip. o. b.. Frank and James
Ward. all of San Antonio; five daugh-
ters. Mrs. Jane Kerns Of this city. Mrs.
Gus ROhde of Schertz. Tex. Mrs. Her.
man Rohde of Kirby. Tex. Mrs. Annie
Reus OF Hondo City. Tex. and Mrs.
Palmetto Baker Of Sayers. Tex; SO
grandchildren % great grandchildren /;
two brothers. Edward Ward of Ar
kansas and John Ward Of Peru. Ind.
The funeral will be held from the resi-
dence at o'clock Friday. Services
will be under the auspices of the G.
4. II. with full military honors. In
terment will he in the New Lutheran
Cemetery under the direction of the
Ricbe Undertaking Company.
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REPAYMENT Of
LOANS A SIGN
OF PROSPERITY
War Finance Corporation
Director Visits San An
tonic Thursday.
LEAVES BY SHIP
Thinks Rapid Liquidation
of Cattle Loans Shows
Improvement.

-,crThe best evidence that the South
and Southwest are fast recovering
from the financial depression of 1920
and 1921 is the fact that more than
80 per cent of S90.000,000 in loans
made in 1921 TO farmers and live
stock raisers has been liquidated. Fred
Starek. managing director of the War
Finance Corporation of Washington,
ID. c., said at Kelly Field Thursday
morning. Mr.. Starek with G.. A. Mari,
general counsel for the War Finance
Corporation is making an official tour
of the South and West. in army and
navy airplanes, both the army and
navy air services having orders to car
nv the two officials wherever they de-
sire to 90.
Lieut.. Byron f. Gates and Capt
Arthur II. McDaniels. Kelly Field Off
GERS. are plotting the planes for the
two bank officials. Lieutenant Gates
and Captain McDaniels flew to Hous-
ton Tuesday, picked up Mr.. Starek
there and flew to Fort Worth where
they were joined by Mr.. Mari. The
planes took off from Kelly Field for
Fl Paso at 10 40 Thursday morning.
faving arrived at Kelly Field at Z
o'clock Wednesday night.
Future Looks Bright.
Tex:s farmers and stock raisers
alone borrowed through their home
banks S21. 100000 only fifteen months
ago from the War Finance COrpora-
ton. Today SIT .O0O.OOO of those loans
have been liQuidated.
Since leaving Washington three
xrcol-s arn Nv Cforo,- ciJ +hof I,a ba
found financial conditions much in,
proved over 1921. and with prospects
bright for the immediate future. AZ
Fort Worth the two officials met with
their Texas committee of bankers
"Wednesday morning.
The financial situation in Texas
is exceptionally bright" Mr.. Starek
said. land the fact that your state
has rcpaid in fifteen months S11. 600
600 Of loans totalirg S27 600 600 is
nrcof OF III" sound financial situation
in Texas. The crop prospects give you
- bright future"
~ The states of the South and South
west have borrowed S300.000000 from
the War Finance Corporation since
1921. and of that amount two-thirds
has been renaid. The Finance Cor
poration lends money on farm and
ranch products. and 100000 ranchers
and farmers have Benefited by its
lonns. Tho loans were made through
1900 banks.
The War Finance Corporation. n
half billion dollar concern. was or
eanizod 10 help win the war by lend
ing money TO firms holding govern
ment contracts and were without suf-
ficiept funds TO complete them. 1t was
organized as result Of tho crisis
created by the war with Germany.
ard when the financial depression Gf
1921 overlook the country it continued
IFS emergency Wort by floating loans
an agricr'hral Hnd ranch products.
Likes Air Travel
Mr.. Starek and Mr.. Mari are tho
only civilians who have been allowp,;
TRANSFORMATION by government air
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TALKS ON FOREIGNERS
Hugh X. Robertson Tells of Proposed
Law For Immigrants.

immigration problems was the sub
ject of an address by Hugh X. Robert
son at the April meeting of the Wom-
ans Club Wednesday afternoon. Mr..
Robertson who was formerly United
States District Attorney for San An
tonic. told Of his experience with
immigrants and gave the history of
laws restricting immigration. In an
effort to solve the problem. he said.
and TO assimilate the foreign born al
ready in this country. the American
Bar Association has asked that law
be passed making it compulsory for all
schools, private and public. TO teach
each child the constitution Of the
United States, and TO require that all
teachers qualify for this.
Following the talk by Mr. Robert
son, Mrs. j. 4. Smith, president of
the club. made the suggestion that all
foreigners be compelled TO carry on
their business in the language of this
country. Mrs. j. &. GriswOld of the
Pan-American Round Table went
further by saying that not only should
foreigners be compelled to learn the
language but that they should also be
made TO publish their papers in Eng
lish
Business transacted at the meet
ing was the election of Mrs. Marcus
Davis to the office of fifth vice presi-
dent: Mrs. W. W McCrory as di-
rector; ami Mrs. Ralph Emerson.
chairman of the finance department.
Mrs. :. L. Cunningham announced
that the club would take up the study
of modern painting under the leader
ship of Mrs. William King. Mrs. \.
$. MeManus announced that a benc-
fit card party would be held in the
Gunter Saturday afternoon with the
women of the Legion Auxiliary rs hos
tesses. The silver tea given recently
at the home of Mrs. Il. l.. Naylor.
Melted S2T4 il was announced. This
will be the clubs share of the money
to purchase the Onderdonk picture.
a musical program by Miss Mary
Howard and Mexican Consul 1Smael
Magena. followed the business meg
ing. The social hour of the dav was
presided over by Mrs. Rose Walker
Kennedy assisted bv Mrs. James Sew
ell and Mrs. W. d. McCariy.
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planes. Mr.. Starek had never been in
a plane before leaving Washington
on his present trip.
When asked how he liked 10 travel
by air, he stated that it rs by far the
fastest, most entertaining and most
exhilarating mode of travel that he
has ever experienced.
Leaving Pensacola. Fla, in a naval
plane, Mr.. Starek flew TO New Or
leans and came TO Houston by rail
where he was picked up by Lieuten-
ant Gates from Kelly Field. On the
flight to Fort Worth the two planes
encountered severe rain storm and
tire occupants were drenched.
Did the storm scare you off from
flying:" he was asked.
"Sure not. Anybody can ride in n
plane on a bright day. We wanted a
little excitement along with it."
While chatting with Col. John III.
Howard. commander Of Kelly Field.
and a number of other officers just
before taking off Thursday morning.
Mr.. Starek told of how his friends
in Washington tried TO bring TO his
attention all the hazards of flying.
Il sent a clipping to one giving
an account of a man falling in a
bathtub and breaking three ribs" he
said. If I am going TO get killed
i want little excitement with it.
In Houston a taxicab driver like to
have wrecked me. but | have not had
a close call in the planes"
From FL Paso Mr.. Starek and Mr..
Mari will fly TO the principal cities
of the Western States and on 10 the
Pacific coast. A third plane piloted
by Sergeant Colby of the GSth Squad
ron, was sent with the two planes as
far as I'll Paso. The third plane was
sent so that in case of forced land
ing the Washington bankers would not
be long delayed.
Use DoOlittIe's Ship.
The two planes in which Mr.. Starel;
and Mr.. MARI flew are of the De-
Haviland ABB type. They are the
same type Of ship that made the Porto
Rico flight. and the one in which
Mr.. Starek lode is the ship that was
flown last summer BY Lieut.. James
X. Doolittle in his flight from Kelly
Field TO Dayton. Ohio and Washing
ton. and return just prior TO his
trans-cOntinental flight.
Lieutenant Gates. one of the Kelly
pilots detailed TO carry the Washing
ton bankers. is one of the oldest filters.
in length of service, at Kelly Field.
He Is president of the AvatOrs' Oil
company. operating in the Rio Grandc
valley. He has also been credited by
eastern newspapers as being the first
flying press agent. Lieutenant Gates
was publicity officer for the aerial
circus held at Rantoul. H.. in May,
1921.
Neither Mr.. Starck nor Mr. Mari
came 10 San Antonio while at Kelly
Field. Landing shortly after Z o'clock
ednesday night. they spent the night
at the field and continued their Jour
ney to FL Paso Thursday morning.
1t is probable that the two men will
return all the way TO Washington
by air.
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OBITUARY
Mrs. Bessie Boiler.

Mrs. Bessie Boiler, 80 years cid,
died at her residence, Ills Nebraska
street. at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
She had lived in San Antonio for the
last three years, coming here from
Louisiana, Mo, She is survived by her
husband, William Boiler. and son
in San Antonio: her mother. Mrs.
Katherine Paschal. Lou.sisha, Mo. !:
three brothers. Charles, Henry and
George Paschal and two sisters. Mrs.
Moll'e Naeger AMI Mrs. Rose Snow.
all of Louisiana. Mo. The funeral
will be held from the residence I
y o'clock. VITA services later at st,
GirarCs Church. lnterment will be
in 81. Mary'S Cemetery under the
direction of Porter Loring, funeral
director.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-05
WILL BACK EVANS
Texas is Bulwark Of Empire Kleagle
Keeling Says.

Texas is the bulwark of the Ku klux
Khan, and Texas klansmen will sup
port DIR. ii. W. Evans. imperial
wizard of the khan, in his fight against
Col. William J. Simmons, imperial
emperor, according TO George W. Keel
ing. klcagle of the klan in Texas. who
is in San Antonio for several days.
Mr.. Keeling said that the constitution
of the Khan confers upon the wizard
absolute executive authority while the
emperor has no authority TO administer
affairs of the organization.
Mr.. keeling quoted from the CON
stitution as follows:
Being the supreme chief executive
of this order. the imperial wizard shall
has and hold supreme authority and
have and hold supreme authority in all
administrative matters, and act in any
and all matters not prescribed in this
constitution. when in his judgment the
best interests of this order warrant.
He shall promulgate all counter
signs and passwords and any and all
other secret signs and work of this
OIutI' CTtdtcu Dy lue emperor. Tie
shall have full authority TO issue de-
crees. cdicts. mandates. rulings and
instructions covering any matter not
specifically set forth in this consti-
tuition. or emphasizing any matter in
this constitution. end all such de
crees. edicts, mandates and rulings and
instructions must be respected and
obeyed promptly and faithfully by
all members of this order on penalty
of Punishment"
He said that it would not be prac-
ticable for the Slan to recognize any
woman's organization at this time as
there are eight or ten wcran's or
CARNATIONS. and 10 recognize any one
woulo only create friction. He pre-
dieted that the courts will sustain
DIR. Evans contention. and declared
that information received by him does
not bear out the claim of the simmons
faction that thousands of klansmen
are flocking TO Atlanta for a confer
ence.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-05
HIS HOME TOWN WILL
WELCOME JUNGLE JOE"
CANNON HOME FRIDAY
Danuille Just Beginning to
Realize That Its Hero
Is Getting Old.
BY HARRY BARNES.

Copyright. by The San Antonio Light
Danville. ILL.,. April 5.-They are
going TO tell Uncle Joe how much
they love him here in Danville to-
morrow afternoon. 1t is belated
welcome home. postponed from time
to time for various reasons. The whole
town will declare holiday to pay
tribute TO Joseph 6. Cannon. the be-
loved representative. who put Dan
vile on the map. But it will be a
new Uncle Joe that will be greeted
and the people here are just COM
mencing TO realize that. after all these
years he really is growing old.
1t is new picture which is re-
vealed on the familiar streets these
days. A figure clad in a great heaty
overcoat which comes within a few
inches Of the ground and whose up
turned collar ends above the ears >of
the wearer passes by. Topping the
figure is the familiar slouch hat. still
riding iauntily. But the individual
moves very slowly. and he carries a
cane for use and not ornament. This
is in strong contrast TO the old days
when the coat would be slung over
the arm. il not discarded altogether.
while the cane would have been hung
on the coat.
Mr.. Cannon also observes a very
careful routine since he has retired
from public life. He breakfasts at
Z. reads the papers. and then at s 80
starts for his bank four squares away.
Sometimes he walks. Other times Pres
ident Mike King comes for him in
his roadster. The Cannon limousine
remains in the garage these days and
his old driver. Lester Cliffs, is in
business for himself. .t'-
The former speaker Of the House
stays at the bank until noon. Then
he goes home TO lunch and usually
spends much of the afternoon with
his favorite books in the little round
room he calls his library. But after
dinner the old time routine is re-
newed. He has short nap and
then Mike King. Adam Samuel and
Frank Lezure. bank associates. and
sometimes Jack Epler. railway motive
power superintendent. or Julius Heg-
eler. the only man in town more
wealthy than Uncle Joe. are called in
and session of draw started. But
even. that ends much earlier than in
the old days. and usually it is lights
out" by II.
The main thing in tomorrows cele-
bration will be parade to be re-
viewed by Uncle Joe standing on his
famous veranda Of the home on Yer
million street. Practically everv Or
ganization in the rity-civic. military
and fraternal-will participate. The
head Of the column will include the
Grand Army Of the Republic the
Snanish War Netreans. the World
War Ncter.yls AMI the Ike. But il
win be the city's school -iiildren who
viii make IN the largest portion of
the column.
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Charles ,lanert Sr.

Charles lanert ST.. ~ years old.
died at his residence. 10 Brooks
street. at \ o'clock Wednesday night
He was a native of East Prussia but
had lived in San Antonio for the
last 10 years. He was a member of
the Harmonic Lodge No. | of the
Hermann Sons. He is survived by
his widow six sons, q. C.. Kurt.
William. Herman and Walter Of this
city. and Charles Janert Jr., of Los
Angeles; one daughter. Mrs. Johnnie
Woermer Of San Antonio: one broth
er, August Janert Of this city: two
sisters of Germany and seven grand
children. The funeral will be held
from the residence at 10 O'Clock Fri
day morning. Rev. Hasskahrl of the
Government Hill Lutheran church. of
ficiating. lnterment will be in the
Herman Sons Cemetery under the di-
rcction Of the Ricbe Undertaking com
pany.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-05

London. April 5.-With their faces
burned n deep brown by the southern
sun. 800 American tourists who ar
rived in England on the Mauritania
have taken possession of LOndon's ho-
tells. They have just completed tour
OF the Mediterranean.
These superior tourists, whose horn
trimmed spectacles and evident health
and prosperity set them apart from
the white faced population of Lon
don. report in glowing terms their
happy adventures aboard big. fast
liner in the out-of; the-way places of
the world. They have had an inter-
esting trip and profitable one-espe-
cially for the bazaar merchants of the
Mediterranean ports and now for the
shopkeepers of London for money
seems TO be as easy going among these
travellers as it is in those countries
of Europe where the natioral currency
has little value.
Naturally. British newspapcrmen
take unusual interest in questioning
the travellers on their impressions re-
garding their voyage and have elected
some highly dramatic replies. One
lady told the correspondent of the
Morning Post in all seriousness that
they believed that the prohibition law
was responsible for sending Americans
touring for couple of months on a
wet" liner and that ultimately such
tours would improve the relations be-
tween Great Britain and the United
States. Another passenger, a maiden
lady. well past middle age. declared
that a winter cruise such as she had
taken was far better than any gland
operation for renewing youthful vigor.
From London the tourists will take
many sightseeing trips TO points of in
terest about the city.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-05
ARMY ORDERS

Can't Leroy y. Soper Medical Corps
is detailed a member OF the hoard y
officers appointed 20 meet at Fort sam
Houston by special orders No. Is. vice
Mai. Bascom l.. Wilson. Medical Corps
relieved
The lenve Of absence granted Mai
George y. Murphev. Ouartermaster
Corps. these headquarters. is revoked
Leave OF absence for three days. -
take effect ON or about Anril 4. Is
granted Mai. Bascom l.. Wilson. Med
teal Corps. station hospital Fort sam
Houston
Capt. Harvey A. Tonnesen. Quarter
master Corps. uDon his return from the
Philippine Islands is ordered to duty AZ
Camr Normoyle as constructing quarter
ms ster.
First Lieut.. Victor IT. Strshm Il re-
lieved Of further duty at Brooks Field
and Is asslGned the Middleton Air In
term ediate Depot at Middle'owu. Pc.
First Lieut.. Robert ". Finley. Kelly
Field. Is relieved Of further duty AZ tho
station and 10 assigned TO Langley Field.
Va.
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Mrs. G.. =. Kimberly.

Mrs. G. $. Kimberly. 81 years Old,
died al her residence. 906 Pleasanton
road. Wednesday. She was, native
of Ohio, but had lived in Texas for
the last 81 years, coming TO San An
tonic two years ago from Luling.
She is survived by her husband. Rev.
DIR. G.. :. Kimberly; six daughters ;
two sons and several grandchildren.
The funeral will he held from the res
idcnce at 1 o'clock Thursday. Inter-
ment will be in Mission Burial Park.
under the direction of Hagy and Nc
Collum. funeral directors.
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William Simon Shoemaker.

William Simon Shoemaker, e. years
old. died at his apartment on Florida
street wednesday. He had been in
San Antonio four months. coming here
from Knobnoster. Mo. He is survived
by his widow and four sisters. The
body is being held at the chapel of
the Hagy and McCollum Undertaking
Company pending the arrival of rela-
tiyes.
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Mrs. William 4. Howell.

The funeral of Mrs. William A.
Howell. - years old. who died We'd
nesday. will be held from the parlors
of the WILDER, and Pelphrey Under
taking Company at 4 O'Clock Thurs
day. Rev. L. Il. Hill, of the First
Presbyterian Church. officiating. In
terment will b. in Odd Fellows Gene
terry.
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Richard T.. Burch.

Richard +. Burch. A. years old,
died at a local hospital Tuesday. He
was a well known insurance man in
San Antonio and was agent for Uni
verSal Lloyds. Funeral arrangements
will be announced upon the arrival
of Brother, f. NJ. Burch of Eldor-
ado Springs. Mo.
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Shot Fired at Officials Son.

Rome. April 5.-A bullet Was fired
Mt the son of Baron Won Neurath. Ger
man ambassador to Italy. as the Young
man was walking in the embassy
Garden last evening. His right arm
was scratched. The assailant has not
boon unprecedented
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-05

The Doctor-You must cut out porter
house steak. guinea fowl and all such
rich food and get down to diet or
bran and prunes.
Mr.. Newgilt-Oh. J don't need 10
sHimp on my table. doc. got plenty
Of money 10 pay your bill.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-05

Cornell Wall Board can be used
in many ways TO advantage. Easy
10 apply. We sell it. ED STEVES
x SONS. Lumber and Building
Store. 10 T.. Commerce ST. Phone
Crockett 167. (Ady.l
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-05

Hagy & McCollum. Undertakers.
Quick ambulance service. Crockett
10i. Lady assistant at all hours
(Adv.)
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whe y-s,slda Moiorists.

Wifev tas he Looks scarchingly about
WI" don't YOU ask sombody where We
arc af-
He nrrf,afedl What good will that
10 nss In ahon; five minutes We will
be at an entirely different place.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-05
Restored i!

For two years I had suffered from
disorders of the kidneys and bladder.
Distressing pain in the back and
hips, depression and extreme nerv-
ousness Also a frequent desire to
nrinate. many nights every hour or
so. i would have to arise. as the
pressure in bladder region was un-
skin became dry and harsh. After
using Balmwort Tablets 1 noticed re-
lief and continued taking. until now
i feel wholly relieved of pain and
Balmwort Tablets as q most reliable
beneficial medicine"
Thus writes Mr.. w. z. Goff, promf-
nently connected with the d. l.. & w.
r a.. Syracuse, ". Y. just one of
tn $S-slnds who have found
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-05

THE ROSE SHOP
Floral offerings. Call Chns. Mooney,
Crockett 1898. Maverick Bldg. ADV
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-05

For SsIe BY Wagner's Drug Stores
and All Druggists.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-05
AMERICAN TOURISTS,
SPENDING FREELY,
WELCOME In LONDON
FIVE Hundred Arrive on
Mauretania After Tour
of Mediterranean.
By HAL O'FLAHERTY.

Spec.al Cable to the san Antonio Light
and the Chicago Daily News.
DOWNRIGHT 1q93
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-05

the finest medicine ever used. Don't
experiment with harsh. cheap medi-
cines.-your kidneys need the best.
can be found, and Balmwort tablets
VIII prove the best for you. as they
have for others Druggists. soc. $1.25.
Free Medica: Book and sample
: Medicines to anyone sending 10 cents
s<.Stanps TO the Blackburn Products
Co.. Dept. r. Dayton. Ohio.