San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-29
The Once OOer
THE RUSH TO SEE KING TUT.
By II. 1. PHILLIPS

THE, RUSH To SEE hlNU IJI.
Egypt is crowded with tourists anx-
ious to see the tomb of King Tutank-
hamen. Never has it been realized be-
fore that C.ad king was so popular.
"Tut" has been dead fifty centuries
or so. That ought TO be long enough
TO make him a permanent rc~'eent of
the tomb in question, but evidently,
Egypt has overlo~''-'l the matter OF
seniority rights entirely. Anyhow, il
will drag the mummified monarch forth
presently, in complete defiance of the
Keep In a Cool, Dry Place." instruc-
tons that always went with every
Egyptian king when they turned him
over to the village undertaken. g..
They neglected, however, to put on
a tag reading mot to BE Opened Till
Christmas"
King Tuttie is said TO lHok remark
ably well for kip Who has been in
the storage-egg class so long. He has
not deteriorated as much in fifty CEN
t,,ries as. many present-day kings have
in their first year in office.
That's one of the differences between
dummies and mummies.
Tutankhamen is perhaps the best
testimonial TO the quality of ancient
spices and Havana wrappers ever dug
u. He is practically as good as new,
according TO scientists who have seen
him. Perhaps he may be even bette-.
1t is strange how, in ancient days, the
people used TO save their kings in this
way. Presumably, when they saved
fifty or so they got premium of some
kind.
Possibly, on the other hand, poker
was among the ancient Egyptian arts,
and every Egyptian card player wanted
to be in a position to say. in explain
ing his stud hand: Il had the kin
buried all the time"
According to all reports, the valley
of the Nile has never seen such rush
Of visitors. Hotels are filled, there
are not enough ferries to carry the
crowds across the Nile, exorbitant
prices are being charged for all forms
CT transportation. and a good time is
being had by all the native business
men. There are profiteers even in the
mummy business.
4 number of American amusement
kings are on the spot, and the event
seems to be- such success they are
reported to have started digging for
jacks, queens and aces.
Spades are trumps.
: No American circus or side show
should be complete The coming season
without canned Egyi tan. The side
show men will dig up enough mummies
10 90 around il they have to plant them
in the first place themselves. BY July
10 there should be from sixty to
eighty positively only and original
King Tutankhamens" touring America.
Vendors Of red lemonade, peanuts,
popcorn, toy balloons, ticklers, lOlly
pops, and souvenir p rograms have
stands all along the Nile. and the
Egyptian government has leased all
the concessions, except the piek-pocket
privilege. The more you think of the
situation, the more you begin to stls-
pect that the whole thing is scheme
to boost Egypt. .P5f
Details for the bringing forth Of
King Tuttie have not been announC-
ed, but the performance will take place
rain or shine. All spectators are urged
to be in their seats early and to APP
plaud with the hands only. There will
be an opening selection from Spice OF
Life" followed by an illustrated lecture
on "Ancien. P:cklers and Their Work. v
The Luxor Business Mems Associa-
ton and city officials will arch on to
the field at ) 10, preceded by the Pha-
raoh Fife and Drum Corps. Ghe mayor
of Luxor will throw out the first ball.
King Tutankhamen will, Of course,
be in the box for the home club.
Copyright, 1928, by the Associated
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