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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-11
MAY HOLD NIGHT SESSIONS
SmoOt to Propose Sales Tax as Amend
ment to Revenue Bill.

Washington. ID. C.. March f1.-De-
termination to hold night sessions OF
the Senate finance committee in an eff
fort TO speed up disposition of the
revenue bill was voiced today by
Chairman Smoot.
Although agreement has been
reached on many of the administrative
sections of the measure. the most i'm
portant of these as well as all OF the
tax schedules, remain TO be acted
upon.
Secretary Mellon will be heard by
the committee before the tax rates
are studied, Mr.. Smoot has declared
some of the rates as reduced by the
House will have TO be revised. insist
ing the measure as il stands fails by
500, 100000 of raising sufficient rev
enue. Mr.. Mellon will be asked 70
present his views on the House bill
and to estimate the amount Of revenue
which will be necessary for the meas
ure TO provide.
Mr.. Smoot has indicated be will
propose sales tax as an amendment
to the bill. Leaders of both parties.
however. have repeatedly decl9red
against such tax.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-11
USE MUCH FERTILIZER
Nearly Tree Times as Much Used
Lsst Year as in 1922.

New Orleans. March 1f.-FarmS IN
eight Southern states used 1,+io-2o>
tons of fertilizer during the seven
months ending with February. lS3t
an Increase Of 1926 over the same
period last year. according 10 i report
r,ade public today by Secretary Hes
ter Of the New Orleans Cotton Ex-
change.
The report covered the states et
Georgia. South Carolina, Nahama,
Mississippi. Arkansas, louiSian2. .
Texas and Tennessee. the principal
cotton growing states, and was hasr,'
upon official rcports OF the a<tcu'-
tural bureaus and state boards 81
these states.
The quantity used 10 necriy TIRE,
times as much as was used IN W.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-11
OFFICERS CONTINUE
PROBE OF Staying
OF MANS "JAILER"
Widow of Dead Man De-
clares He Was Intense
ly Jealous.
Louisville. Ky., March il.-While

police continued today, investigation
of the Imprisonment Of William Gates
which reached climax Saturday
night when Gates, according TO his
statement. shot and killed his jailcr.
Richard Heatou, and fled from Il
robin of horrors" W. Clarke Otte,
assistant states attorney. prepared TO
quest IN the widow of the slain man.
Extradition papers for Frank Cor
dell. Indianapolis detective, charged
with having assisted Heaton in kid
naping Gates Thursday night, had
been received by police here. The
extradition hearing was scheduled for
this afternoon in Indianapolis.
That she had lived in fear for sur
years because of the jealousy mani
tested by her husband, was a state
ment credited 10 Mrs. IIeaton in an
interview published today. Twice IN
the four-ycar period she was quoted
as haviu~ said, he had fired at her.
adding that on one occasion he eN-
planned the hot was fired accident
ally.
Gates. who declared he killed his
erstwhilc friend and former employer
in room where Heaton had impro-
vised an operating table and assem-
bled surgical instruments for a mutt
lation operation. with pistol his
captors had overlooked in searching
him. is at liberty under $1,000 bail to
await hearing on II murder charge
March II.
Heyde e. Conrad, organist and a
friend Of Heaion. Is in Jail in default
Of 5000 bond, the amount fixed after
ne had been charged with having been
an accessory to the plot against GateS.
Conrad also, faces two indictments III
connection with Gates kidnapping.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-11
COOLIDGE TO REFER
DOHENY'S OFFER TO
SPECIAL ATTORNEYS
Oil Man Would Continue
Construction at Pearl
HarbOr.
Wa.hineion. D. ID. March Il.--Pres.

Washington. ID, C., March il.--Pres-
ident Coolidge will be guided by the
advice of the special oil counsel in
acting on the offer made yesterday by
Edward l.. Dobeny TO continue con-
struction work on the storage tanks
at Pearl Harbor, Hawa at his own
expense.
As both of the government attorneys
have left Washington to file legal pro
ceedings 10 annul the Teapot end Cal
ifornia leases. no immediate action on
the offer is expected.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-11
Won KAHR ON STAND
Seeks TO Clear Himself Of Connection
With Hitler Revolt.
BY the Associated Press.

Munich. March 1f.-Dr. Won kahr.
the former Bavarian dictator, teSti-
flying today at the Putseh trial. sought
TO clear himself of all connection with
the Hitler revolt. saving it was alb
solutely out of the question that he
or General Won Lossow. the Reich
swehr commander in Bavaria. had
reached any understanding with Hit
Ter for overthrowing the government.
I'VE considered Hitler. Hitler'S fol
lowers and Hitler'S plans as utterly
impossible" he declared
"He looked upcn the incident in
the beer cellar the night Hitler APP
peared with revolver and several
hundred followers rs n comedy c-er
which he laughed secretly at the time.
Ii was not taken seriously BY him or
Won Lossow. although for the mo
ment they pretended surrender
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-11
MAY AVERT STRIKE
Managers Offer TO Compromise With
Actors Equity.

New York, March 1f.-Plans for a
compromise to avert an actors strike
June | are under consideration.
The managers. it is said, propose
Ia guarantee that at least so per cent
of the actors employed by them shall
be members of the Actors Equity As
ISOLATION and that the rest shall pay,
either to the actors fund or to an
other recognized theatrical charity,
an amount equal to the Equity dues.
Edgar Selwyn. who with his broth
err. Arch, controls several New York
thaiters. has already aligned himself
with the Shubcrts in declaring that
the theaters under his management
will not be, closed under any circum-
stances.
The Equity has threatened the
strike June l for the CLOSED shop"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-11
HOME WEATHER, FOR TOURISTS.

st. Louis; Temperature. so; cloudy;
fourteen wind from the northwest;
lowest temperature in last 20 hours, IS;
highest. 80.
Chicago: Temperature. SO: showing;
twelve-mile wind from the north; low
est tempera ture i'm last "a hours. SO;
highest. IS.
Kansas City: Temperature. e: clear;
twelve-miie wind rom the north: low
est Temperature in last "a hours, %;
highest. SO.
New York: No data available.
Washington: No data available.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-11
QUAKES In RUSSIA
Volcanic EruptiOns and Earth Shocks
. Prevalent for Two Months.
MOSCOW. March II.-Extra

Moscow. March 11.-Extraordinary
volcanic activity. accompanied by
earthquakes. has been in progress on
the Kamchatka peninsula for two
months, says Pctropavlovsk dis
patch today.
Snow and typhoons alternated with
warm rains.
The earth shocks occurred almost
daily.
OF the numerous volcanoes on the
peninsula, more than dozen are in
eruption.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-11
The WEATHER
TEMPERATURES.
FORECAST.

san Antonio and vicinity: Tuesday
night. increasing cloudiness and warmer;
Wednesday. unsettled: probably local
rains; minimum temperature. Sc to AZ;
moderate northerly to essterly winds.
East Texas: Tuesday night. increasing
cioudiness; warmer: Wednesday. unset
tied with local rains; warmer in east
portion.
West Texas: Tuesday night and We'd
nesday unsettled: probably rain in
southeast portion and rain or snow In
north portion; warmer Tuesday night.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-11
R;rd Man at Hospital.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bowman
Hutching entertained at the Red
Cross headquarters Of the base hos
pital at Fort Sam Houston Monday
afternoon. The program for the enter
tainment was in charge Of Mrs. Harry
Churchill. member OF the state hos
pital committee OF the American Le-
gion. They gave an entertaining bird
program.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-11
DRAFT BONUS BILL
Sub. Committee Takes Up Provision
for Paid Up Insurance.

Washington. ID. C.. March 1.-THE
subcommittee of the siouse Ways and
Means committee charged with draft
ing the soldier bonus bill went to work
today on the heart Of the measure. the
provision for paid mp life insurance
policies. 49,.
Chairman Green announced that an
effort will be made 10 complete the
measure by the latter part OF the week
Eith a view to bringing il before the
House for action Monday.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-11
WARMER AND RAIN
Temperatures Will Rise Tuesday
Night and Wednesday Unsettled.

Increasing cloudiness and warmer
Tuesday night and unsettled Wednes-
day with local rains. is the weather
forecast for San Antonio and vicinity.
Minimum temperatures Wednesday
morning will be from sc TO Il de-
grees. Moderate northerly to easteriy
winds are forecasted.
The weather map Tuesday morning
SLOWS high pressure area over Tex
as which had barely moved over night.
Although it brought frost to East
Texas, no frost was reported here.
The minimum temperature here was
SO degrees at o'clock. In the South
west a low pressure area is push
ing up from Arizona and is appar-
emily going to pass north of Texas
and bring warmer weather.
4 storm was raging around Cane
Hatteras Tuesday morning due to the
presence of n high and low pressure
area close together.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-11
u. S. FILES SUIT TO
RECOVER 100000
ALLEGED WAR FRAUD
Claim Graft and Misuse OF
Funds in Building of
Camp Meade.

Baltimore. Md, March 11.-Charg-
ing fraud, graft and fraudulent mis-
use of government funds. Amos w. W.
Woodcock, United States district at
torney for Maryland, today filed suit
in the local United States District
Court against Smith, Hauser and Nc
Isaac. Inc, of New York. to recover
$7,OO0.OOO alleged excess spent in
construction of Camp Meade.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-11
South Feels Cold.

Atlanta. Ga. March 11.-An icy
blast from the west today sent the
temperature below freezing in manJ
sections. Extreme cold weather was
reported in Virginia and the Caro-
linas. while weather bulletins say
that the freezing mark was registered
in Georgia as far south as the Florida
line.
High winds and low temperatures
also were reported in Alabama. Louis
lana and Mississippi. Government re-
ports from Georgia's peach belt stated
the cold wave will not appreciably
affect the crop.
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Talked to Baruch.

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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-11

FLORES said he understands Johns0n
had about $4,000 insurance but no Of
fort has ever been made to collect II.
No charges of any nature are pend
ing against Johnson as he has violated
none of the state laws ~ far as Off
GERS here know. Chief Deputy Sheriff
Alphonse Newton Jr., telegraphed
Chief of Police Monroe Fox at Cor
ms Christi Tuesday morning that he
Thought he had located Johnson.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-13
DEBATE

The debating season for Miller Hign
closed February 20, when Millcr's
NEGATIVE Team met defeat at DOland
with a decision of 8 to 0; and also al
Miller by the Affirmative team against
The FaulktOn Negative Team with n
decision of . to ]. The question for
debate was: Resolved That the United
States Should Own and Operate the
Coal Mines Within It's Own Borders.
Our affirmative team was composed
Of two Seniors and one Junior, re,
~heCtively: Marie GOeken, Dan Chur
: hill and Wallace McCullen. Marie
G0ckCn had a very good constructive
speech. and effective delivery. Dan
Churchill gave a very convincing re
huttal with the f~orCefulnnss necessary
Tor conviction. Wallace McCullen, IT.
last member of the affirmative team.
also has a pleasing voice with muC
power behind it. His constructive
speech and rcbuttal showed good
preparation and organization. This
IS the first scasOn for the two foTmeI
speakers but the second year out for
the latter. CTaking these things into
consideration our affirmative team
made a very fine showing, winning the
FIRST debate with Huron and Pierre.
Eorfciting the second and losing ttC
third by a decision Of 9 to /.
Our Negative Team was composed
Of all Juniors. Ruth Collins. Paul
Burke. Wayne i'ishe and their substi
tute Lola Westenhaver, who was al
ways ready to give her valuable as
SistanCc. Ruth Collins had a good
constructive speech and all UNUSUAL;
forceful with effective delivery. Paul
Burke is especially strong in argu-
ment and has worried his opponents
Ivy his clover, convincing rebuttals.
from the standpoint Of rebuttal work
and summarizing, Wayne Fisher ranks
very high in High schOl debate work.
His delivery rings with earnestncs )
and sincerity. This is the first season
for all the dcbaters on the Negative
Team, but they have conducted them
selves as veterans. Our Negati q
team Won two debates. one with Rec
Heights and n with Pierre and los
the third to Doland.
Last. but not least. the one who de-
serves mention is the valuable coach,
Mr.. Evans. He, being an experienced
debater, could put forth many comba-
tive arguments which were met by his
alert debating teams. He has all the
pep and vim that is necessary to keep
them cheerful and courageous on their
trips, and while at competing schools.
From both the standpoint of work
done and decisions won, the season
has been a decided success. With only
two of the debaters graduating this
year. the prospects for next years de-
bate season are unusually bright.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-13
"Gettjug By-

We often hear some student voice
10 this illuminating remark" Well, ]
got by in that subject, that's all | cafe
about" Is getting by" the best these
students can do? DO they realize that
they cannot get by" when they leave
high school to enter college or take
up other occupations?
\ student who has acquired this
getting by" habit, crawls out Of bed
at about twenty minutes till class
time, bolts his breakfast, and PUSHES
TO his first class. There he sits, watch
ing the movements outside, and listen
ing with stimulated interest to the
instructor. When he is called upon
to rcCite. he speaks reluctantly and
tries to dodge the question or argue,
FIe does not seem to realize that he
Is not in the legislature or in a class
in augmentation and debate. After
the class is dismissed our so-called
student" saunters to the assembly
end loafs in the halls or in the science
room during one of those vacant
hours with which he is plentifuAly
SuppiIeu.
But. you say, "He probably studies
in the evening" Yes, you a usually
find him studying practical mathema-
tics on a g~reen-cOvered table with the
help Of sixteen colored spheres. Or,
If he Is not studying mathematics,
you might find him at the Scenic
Theater" engaged in Photographic re
search. So about one o'clock in the
morning he drags himself to bed for
six or seven hours OF sleep, after his
eXhausting day.
Thus endeth the day for the student
who is getting by" He is a fine fel-
low. a good sport, ETC., but unless he
mcnds his ways soon, he is doomed tC
failure when he enters the business
world.
Huron High School Paper
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-13

sent a woodland glen. where the feast
of the red corn was held. Corn shocks
were placed about the stage. In the
background stood a wigwam. In II
the vision Of the king appeared. Over
a fire hung a large black kettle, in
which incense was burned. The faint
smoke and Odor made the scene ap-
pear more "woodsy."
The lighting throughout the oper-
eta was very effective. During the
dance of the ghosts of dead trees, blue
lights were turned on the stage.
Pearl Frahm, solo dancer represent
ed spring. She led the ghosts away
into the forest. This dance was very
pretty, and made a big hit"
Bright lights were turned on for the
Dance of the Flaming Arrow" Thru
out the sleep scene the stage was al
most in darkness, making it appear to
be night.
The operetta was a big success, and
is said TO be one of the best ever put
on by the Miller Glee Club.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-13
The Tournament

The Miller High Cagers smashed all
expectations as to who would win the
Tournament.
Thursday, March 6, they defeated
the Pierre High by a score of Is to 10.
Then on Friday afternoon they took
Onida to a trimming by a score of 16
TO 7. On Friday evening, after an in
Harold, the fans we're treated to q
fast game between washington and
Miller. Our boys won by a score OF
% to 8.
The team will be In the best of con
dition for the trip to Sioux Falls, to
the State Tournament. The lineup OF
men as played in the Tournament was
as follows: Buck. center, Slim and
Micky forwards, and Ding and Carter
guards.
Buck is an excellent man for floor
work and breaks up the opponents
plays readily. Slim and Mickey will
leave us this year which Ia a serious
loss to the team. They both have an
eye for the basket and are good at
floor work.
EngIeman, Leyson and Bohen are
subs. and lack only theexperienCe of
the game to make them stars.
With a lineup like this we trust the
boys will bring home the bacoB from
the State Tournament which Is held
in two wekes.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-13
Chemistry Contest

The American Chemistry Society is
conducting a Prize Essay Contest
during the school year 1923-1924. More
than $4,000 in cash prizes and six
four-year scholarships to Yale univer-
sity or Vassar College, each carrying
$500 a year in cash and tuition free,
will he awarded the winners of this
contest. No knowledge of chemistry
is necessary to enter this contest. as
bulletins and books are supplied for
this use. This would be a very valu-
able contest to enter for those who
are interested in this line of work.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-13
Our Yell Leaders

At the beginning of the school year.
the Board of Control elected two yell
leaders to conduct pep meetings"
The yell leaders were Ruth Sessions
and Lee Saltmarsh. These people
gave us many interesting pep meet
tngs and showed the right spirit dur
ing the football and basketball season
During the basket ball tournament.
however, two new yell leaders were
elected to relieve these people. They
were Paul Congdon and Floyd Hutch
inSon. The boys decided they would
have to have n girl to assist them, SO
they called on Ruth to resume her
duties. IT takes much spirit to put
good pep" into yelling and we feel
that special mention should be given
these people.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-13
OPERETTA
The Feast OF the Red Corn

The Operetta, The Feast of the Red
Corn" is the big feature of the Girls
Glcc Club this year. II was presented
in the Auditorium Feb. Is, by the
members of the Glee Club under the
direction of Miss Boyum.
Bernice Coreoran. the "Oid Sduaw"
had a very hard part to play, but she
interpreted it splendidly. AS she pre-
dicted evils hat were to fall upon the
tribe, she frightened the bravest of
those about her.
Dorothy Hunt, who was Queen
Weeda Wanta, is to be compIimented
for the name in which she carried
out her part. Her solos were very
well given and enjoyed by all.
Dorothea Love, as Impee Light, was
a mischievous maiden of the tribe. Her
pranks nearly caused the tribe much
misfortune. Impee Light had a will
of her and defied even the old
sauaw to harm her. She sang her
solos in a lively manner. and held the
interest of the audience.
FUDGE, Pudgee and Wudgee. child
rem of the Queen. played they had
been drowned, and we're carried in on
stretchers. While the Indians were
wailing and mourning, the papooses
spraDg up and began TO sing. These
parts were played by Dale Brown,
Kathleen Corcoran and Lenore Flick,
and very cute little papooses they
were.
Between acts, Miss Ina Woodward
sang an appropriate solo, in a very
pleasing manner.
The stage was decorated to repre-
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-13
Defamation and OratOry

At the final Declamatory and Ora
torical contest held at Miller, Febru-
airy II. 1924. the contestants chosen to
represent Miller at the District Con
test were Dorothea Love, in declama-
ton and Lee Saltmarsh, in oratory.
These two people have the capabilities
If giving Miller a very high represen-
alton, and there is no reason why VIC
can't be awarded the District Champ
tonship in each department of the con
test. They will doubtless do their
utmost to see that Miller keeps the
cup which was won last year; and
also win a trophy for the o%ratorica!
department. As Miller was ucces
full and came out on top In the Bias
ket Ball Tournament, Miller will be
successful and come out on top in the
District Declamatory and Oratorical
Contest. The District Contest will be
held in the Miller Auditorium, March
81. The loyal support of students
and townspeople at this contest will
be appreciated.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-13

Have you realized the Importance
OF Miller the last few weeks? If not,
look over your file of Millerites.
The green and white basket ball
team has won the District Tourna-
ment for Miller. The Miller caEcrs
have shown consistent development
from the beginning of the season and
the sports pages Of the newspapers
have been replete with stories that
reflected credit on the name of Miller.
Miller players have had a consider
able share in placing the name OF
Miller favorably before the public,
They go to Sioux Falls next week
doped to compare favorably with the
hest high school baskeeteers OF South
Dakota.
On the debate series Miller debaters
upheld the Miller tradition of super
iority by their magnificent work, de-
feating Rec Heights, Pierre and Huron
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-13
SP0RTMANSHIP AT THE TOURNA.
MENT

well we cam down here to get one
cup. and we were not going back I'M
less we got it," Such was the COM
ment of a Pierre man, when he was
congratulated on their winning the
craftsmanship trophy. The sports
m~anship of all teams and rOoters at
the tournament has called forth many
comments of approval from the spec
tatOrs. However, the consensus of
opinion seems to he that Pierre de.
served the trophy which was awarded
them. Miller extends to Pierre a vote
of thanks for the added zest which
the band lent to the tournament. We
also congratulate them on their splen-
did attitude shown through the entire
game series.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1924-03-13
EDITORIAL
Frank

SO many times, in the rush of high
school life that surrounds us, we for
get to notice those who mean the most
10 us. We do not realize how much
a smile may be missed. until we are
obliged to 20 on, day after day, with
just the memory of that smile. Al
though our friend and classmatc,
Frank, has gone before us. he leaves
a memory that is associated with only
the happiCst memories. and a sincere
regret for his departure.
Ills sCh0olmatcs remember him a.
the hoy with a smile for everyone.
Last fall he entered football with
great enthusiasm. He went through
those lines. as no N else but Frank
could do.
Although he didn't play Oh u bas-
ket ball team, he was among our
strongest roOtcrs on the side lines.
Not only the students, but the fac
ulty as well. regret the loss of our
fellow student and pupil.
In Memory OF Frank
Dread death swOOped down among us
And took away a friend,
A life so full of promise
Came [ GA sudden end.
Dark shadows lowered DER us
And dimmCd the brilliant sun;
The friends who knew and loved him
Now mourn. for he is gone
Glad may be his many friends
That they have scorned him never.
Long, long, they'll grieve the parting ;
Deaths snrrnw lasts forever.