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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-20
Lumbermen Lose Rate Case.

Austin, Tex, April 19.-The rail.
road commission Saturday dismissed
the petition Of the Lumbermen's Asso-
citation Of Texas for a general revision
Of mileage and group rates on lumber:
The petition was filed on April IL
and was to have been heard by the
commission on May IL. This action
was taken by the commission at the
request of thee petitioners. The COM
mission has authorized a rate Of 8
cents per 100 pounds on carload ship
ments of sand and gravel from Dolores
to Laredo on the Rio Grande and
Eagle pass railway.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-20
Mad Dog Bites Eight.

Austin. Tex, April 19.--Eight per-
sons, bitten by a mad dog at Pitts
burg, Tex. arrived today at the state
pasteur institute to take preventive
treatment against rabies.
, 1924-06-11
A FeU Last Words

II don't think it's loaded. I'll Just
pull the trigger and see"
"Lcok at this wire hanging down
into the street. III throw 1t over to
n side"
81 wonder If this rope will hold my
weight"
How much electricity do You sup
pose these wires carry? I'll just
touch one and find out"
LISTEN That's the interurban
whistle. Step on the accelerntor. I'm
sure we can beat 1t across"
IT'S no fun swimming here. I'm go
ing out beyond the lifelines."
I've never driven a car in traffic be-
fore. But they say it's perfectly sim
pie"
81 think these must be the head
ache tablets. although there isn't any
label on the box."-Public Service In.
formation Committee Of Philadelphia.
, 1924-06-11
FEELING OF SECURITY
: WHEN YOU USE
SWAMP ROOT

You naturally feel secure when you
know hat the medicine you are about to
take is absolutely pure and contains no
harmful or hab~it-producing drugs.
Such a medicine is DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, kidney, liver INC bladder medicine.
The same standard of purity, strength
and excellence is maintained in every
bottle of Swamp-Root.
1t is scientifically compounded from
vegetable herbs.
1t is not a stimulant and is taken in
teaspoonful doses.
1t is not recommended for everything.
It is natures great helper in relieving
and overcoming kidney, liver and bladder
troubles.
A sworn statement of purity is with
every bottle of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root.
Ii you need q medicine, you should have
the best. On sale at all drug stores in
bottles of two sizes, medium and large.
However, il you wish first to try this
great preparation, send ten cents to DR..
kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for .
sample bottle. When writing, be sur
and mention this paper.-Advertisement.
, 1924-06-11

Slowly Up the Slope.
propped him from behind. pushing
with a strength altogether unexpected.
The timely aid enabled him to step
over the crest of the slope onto the
road. THANK you,' he murmured
gratefully. You saved u.s."
you could have saved yourself"
said the girl, III you had dropped your
burden. Why didn't your A new re-
spect spoke in her tones.
Il always play the game Oh. If the
cards have been dealt" remarked the
man. lightly, rs with firmer footing
toward the open gate on the other
side. As he passed through It he
noticed that someone was standing on
the porch, and henrd n soft. quivering
voice. "Oh. Edith" It called. what
has h%appened?"
"It's an automobile accident, mother"
replied the girl. clearly. AN automo-
bile jumped the bank and plunged into
the river and threw out the driver.
This gentleman is bringing him In"
The bearer mounted the steps firmly
anu th Nv Nv ihbl INV lllt
house and the sitting room. where he
thankfully let his burden slip from his
shoulder to n broad lounge. "Is there
a doctor anywhere in the neighbor-
hoodT" he asked ms he rose.
The girl nodded. IN telephone"
she said.
She went to n telephone hanging on
the wall and gave n number. A mo-
ment later she turned around. DOC
tor Fox is expected home any minute"
she said, land they will send him over
M soon MS he comes. He is the only
doctor anywhere near. Can't we do
something before he comes, Mr.-er-"
Harrison" responded the man
promptly. Henry Harrison"
THANK you. | I'm Edith Grant.
Can't we do something, Mr.. Harri-
SOM"
Harrison nodded. "f'll try" he an
swered. He vas alrendy feeling the
limbs OF the wounded man. zone Of
his legs Ii broken and he's badly cut
about the head. Get n basin Of warm
water and n sponge, p%lease."
The girl turned to the older woman
You're white ny n sheet. mumsey."
Nh, saiu. "You must go and lie Town.
Gomez" she led the unreslstlng old
lady from the room.
, 1924-06-11

haps from the shock of the occurrence.
"Oh! Poor fellow!" she breathed.
rs he dead?"
He ought to be-" The man spoke
harshly. anybody who drives an au.
tomobile through the night forty miles
an hour and runs down a horse and
buggy ought to be dead. However,
he isn't dead yet"
rs anyone else hurt?"
The man shrugged his shoulders. "If
they were, they're past praying for"
he said cnllously. 1.-The auto went into
the river"
The girl glanced at the water and
shivered. Can you get him to the
house?" she asked. 1--WE haven't any
men about the place"
The man from the buggy had risen
and was looking at the girl. She
seemed to be about twenty-five or
three years old, with clean-cut lips
and a well-shaped nose. He could not
make out her eyes, but her chin be-
spoke determination, and he guessed
that her yes might be gray.
NO he said. consideringly. "I
won't need TO trouble you. I can man
age, I think" He bent down again.
caught the wounded mans arm and
drew II owe his right shoulder in ac-
cordance with the rules for carrying
wounded on the battlefield. Then he
rose with some difficulty to his feet,
lifting the a upon his back. and
began to struggle slowly up the slope.
The girl followed.
The slope was short and not very
steep, but the wounded man was
heavy and the rescuer himself was
scarcely in condition for the work.
However. he went ~doggedly on Until
he had nearly reached the top. There
he stopped, staggered. and would have
fallen backward had not the girl
, 1924-06-11
College Student Writer
Says Glasses Lack Vim

Charging that some students who at
tend classes are $50 dead, dull, dreary
and weary that they are almost de
funct," n student editorial writer in
the Minneapolis Daily, student publica-
ton at the university, declares that
the professor who wears a long face
needn't be blamed for his demeanor.
professors should be honored as
martyrs for even attempting TO lee
ture to some classes" the editorial
lays. ''The students are as inspiring
as n peanut. as eager as a piece of
clay. What professor n be blamed
for frightening his countenance be-
fore %lecturing to a group of mourners?
The wonder is, from one point Of view,
that more of them do not wear gray
, 1924-06-11

women sf0Ui1 0t thtarinR their period
of greatest usefulness and happinessi
The beginning Of the supposed "prime
Of life"
Not the primo Of life. The ago Of
decayi What causes contribute to
this fearful condition.
Unwise eating. Sleeplessness. Tho
loading of the body with drug stimu.
lants, which appear 10 giUO added
energy, but actually borrotD this
energy from the body's own reserve.
Every school child Is taught to
avoid stimulants. Most mothers en-.
force the no.ooGee rule for children.
Then comes maturity-and the squan.
dering Of the reserve strength which
the body has stored up. Figures show
that tho average American is able TO
stand tho pace just 10 years. Then,
with half his life yet before him, he
hits tho down grade.
Medical literature classi1es caffcin
as n poison. Like strychnin, II Is
sometimes by doctors given In cases. OF
heart failure. Tho average cup Of eof.
fec contains the usual dose OF caffein
administered In these cases.
Cofeo contributes no nourishment 10
the body. Its only virtues, as a bower.
ngc, are It's warmth and favor. A hot,
nppetizing, drI0leSS drink Is a benefit
with every meal
, 1924-06-11
CHAPTER
On a Dark Road

-
Nv uron. ~ az oui"n
sinai'' consisting ont! VI d ciosuih
sheu WIN d SnS,e e asans' Us
eur wan anu d Il VI siineiaeA' JIG
saw scroii caves o'eihans us open
'front.' vi " u"iA nisnt 1t 10 ainhos'
n,ispie ~ piaean. INCONSISTENT
II was wei, ai'el zen oh an evening
IN iate oe'ooef "hen d ouse!, uiaMn
u! a uafuuiNen n"Se ""u eols
u siheie occupant Nv ~
'loh. Inc man "ho was u.iNihs eon-
tinuaiis peereu a"eau' ~ nv am
Oh one 'r!lns u iveosh%e soiNe any
lnarA .hu' ma zen nm -
"ne ssn a.. IT,
our"eh s'a'ion az" "e n N
ne ieaIeu oul' ehuoiAne ~ u
euish 'he wmi'e ie''e,s Una 'pe''eu ~
name fuiihs 10 10 'ms' ne .hfeM
oacN 'ne nap rope anu pfepu,eu " SCI
ou. anu .nei oe e
"iu"a! ~ Nv ho,.' "o"e'e,' u.
was stoppeu U! suuue s"e s''ieA
VI an "u.oiooie 'h"' vas 'os up
oehhna' he ~
the siasspaneu peep"oie III 'ne oaeh
Vi '"e pusss ~ "a wv iea "ee'.
.ene jumps 'p. Spa ~ ~
'.Ne
re.hs a"u 'eu INV ~ " nv
sue VI ne ioau' ne III Nv. i'uh!
uouo' 'na 80" ."nn
hinu "ouiu s'o" uI"n W p.e
vent +" crush Ahu se' '"a' iau.ou'
shriek h"u sounueu very Imperative
Aeaih ne urseu MS 'feu "o'se'
Inc cur ~ not matt " Nen
siacheh speed. ioo 'h,e ne reui,Aeu
mat IL would NOT or coulu not siheheh'
nu' ms nerve was soou " nn u
very ias' possipie seeohu uiu ne ao"n-
don ms seat ana reap TOT s"ie'S' AS
ne did So a cry rang out ,ne auto
veered ana plunged out""ru' hMns
from nm lts real wheeis' sN'uuihs,
struck MS buggy ana nurieu II ior"aru
against the morse It's rom Wheeis
climbed the ridge that ooruereu the
road n the who'e great maeiine
dlved toward the river WIN
n roar OF engines, n'ihs
pebbles nnd whirring wheels' Staeeer-
Ing from his leap, he caught q glimpse
OF n dark form hurting through the
moonshine to the earth. ana OF the
great automobile plunging INTO the
water.
As he stared. shaken by the sudden
ness of II all, n beam OF light switched
past him and he realized that the door
Of n house. till then unseen. hnd oeen
thrown open, letting ont a white glare
and that n woman was calling TO know
whether anyone was hurt.
He laughed shortly. ANYBODY
hurtT" he echoed. He ought to be, II
, 1924-06-11
TALE WITH THRILLS

Here's a good sea yarn-as
good as one of W. CLARK rus
sells old-time stories. and with
the advantage of being modern.
1t opens with a mysterious ulur-
der and the securing of valuable
papers by the villain, m~asquerad-
ing as a rich mans secretary.
~Thereupon the rich man anu one
of his daughters hastily start on
a mysterious journey. its desti-
nation an island in the South At
lantic. The rich mans wife and
his other daughter follow soon
after. The captains safe is
robbed of his sealed orders. Dir
ty work in the forecastle and all
over the ship. Mutiny.
ing and shanghaiing. A mysteri-
Gus island that contains no gold,
but something far more impor-
tant than pirates cave or treas
ure cache.
And love! Why. the rich mans
son is in love with an actress.
to the fathers great Indignation.
One daughter is in love with a
young man working on n of
her fathers docks. The other
falls in love with an English lord
VINO sSts HiAeo up III tHe ahai-
a regular fighting son-of-a-gun.
In the end six young and wildly
beating hearts are made happy.
The joke is that all three mar
riaRes are better than their
wealthy and ambitious fathers
and mothers could have hoped
for.
And, by the way. the author,
Crittenden Marriot.-who is he3
It's a new name but it's dollars
to doughnuts that he is some ex-
~perienced spinner of yarns under
a pen name. Certainly he writes
like a skilled craftsman.
, 1924-06-11
Still Useful

Judge Lindsey. the friend of youth,
Is always interested in prison reform
and a staunch advocate of vocational
systems. 1t is his theory that a pris
oner should, as far as possible,s be
allowed to follow the same line OF
work that had interested him before
his commitment.
Fine" said a friend one day, but
supposing the fellow was a dancing
teacherT"
WELL" said the judge, perhaps he
could teach the boys a new lock STEP"
, 1924-06-11
[c Meaning
|e Man or Woman
span extends only
fall off
after 40

People in 10000 900 American homes
enjoy such n drink in Postum. A
drink with the rich, mellow, full favor
and fragrance Of roasted whole wheat
and bran-Aavor which people in
100000 homes like better than any
other.
Try Postum for thirty dnys-you
can't expect to rid yourself Of tho
effect of n habit Of years in a day or
two. Know that you are enjoying q
drink which contriL utcs. rather than
robs, reserve strength. We will give
you-frec-a full weeks supply OF
Postum to start you on your thirty.
day test.
Ask for either Postum Cereal (the
kind you boiD or Instant Postum, tho
easiest drink in the world 10 prepare.
Either kind costs less than most other
hot drinks. With your weeks FREQ
supply, We will have Carrie Blanchard
nationally famous for tho goodness
Of her Postum-send you her own
directions.
After 81, WHAT Take one easy step
In the right direction, by sending FOR
your first weeks supply Of Postum
noUi
, 1924-06-11
A Broken Spirit

81 understand that Sagebrush Char.
ley never draws a gun or even answers
back"
Hes so subdued It's pitiful." IN
swered Cactus Joe.
"He used to be the big man of the
Gulch !"
Eyes. But he lost his nerve when
the camera man told him he didn't
register good"
, 1924-06-11
Ereshen a Heavy Skin

With the antiseptic, fascinating Cuti-
cura Talcum Powder, an exquisitely
scented. economical face, skin, baby
and busting powder and perfume.
Renders other perfumes superfluous.
One Of the Cuticura Toilet Trio (Soap,
Ointment, Observation-Disclosures.
, 1924-06-11

I consider II n mark Of great pru.
dence in n man to abstain from threats
or any contemptuous expressions, for
neither OF these wenken the enemy,
but threats make him more cautious
md the other excltes his hatred, and
a desire TO revenge himself
Mnchiavelli.
, 1924-06-11

trying a bottle Of It. The medicine
helped me from the first, and the best
of all is that / can eve sew again with
out that awful, nervous feeling ! was
used to having. And / used to take cry
ing spells, with such a blue feeling that
cannot explain. Now all that has left
me. / feel 80 cheerful, and / have
gained in weight, sleep well and eat
Hearty. Obi ! wish / had words to ex-
press what this medicine has done for
me! / am a h~ousekeeper and do every
thing from the sewing to the washing
now and it doesn't hurt me. You may
use my letter in any way you wish. !
will t be L GLAD t 70 h he.p any sn suffering bernigs wom nan
Mrs. B. F. BRANNoN. 404 Travis Ave-,
''--+ Tavas.
, 1924-06-11
Limitations to His Business

The Old Mnn-When you hadn't your
fare did the conductor make you get
off and walkf
The Young Man-Only get off. He
didn't seem to care whether | walked
or sat down.-London Answers.
, 1924-06-11
Double Crossing

"a Sulgrave-Well. little one; dc
sY.,feel all right today2
'1ttle One-When I breathe In.
~atds I do, but II l breathe outwardi
feel as II the elevator was just
starting to 60 down.
, 1924-06-11

For your daughters sake, use Red
Cross Ball Blue in the laundry. She
will then have that dainty, well-groomed
appearance that girls admire.-Ad-
~vertisement.
, 1924-06-11
NeU Kind of Modesfy

They we're discussing a certain NJ. p.
"The trouble with him. observed
the cynic, as that he takes 100 modest
a view of his wi lnsignlficance."-
London Answers.
, 1924-06-11

build me up as was
all rundown, ner-
vous andsick. / ached
and hurt all over 30
that Twas often COM
PEELED to 60 to bed,
and l had to have
most of my work
done. No medicine
seemed to help me
until neo~ fmyneigh-
bors who was taking
the Vegetable Com
n0Npd iOciotod m mo
, 1924-06-11
Memories

Prospective Guest-Why, this room
reminds me of a prison.
Manager-well, sir, it's all a matter
OF what one Is used to.-London An
swers.
, 1924-06-11

Buzz saws nine feet in diameter are
used for a Hoquin (Wash-) lumber
company to saw giant logs.
, 1924-06-11
SICK WOMAN
Y MADE HAPPY
Entirely Restored to Health
by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Mart, Texas.-"I have taken Lydia
e pinkham's Vegetable Compound to
, 1924-06-11
Here's a mystery. Who shot
hlm7 And what fort And what
does he want OF Arehman7
Threats

gro BE c%oNrINuEp3
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COUGHING, WEAK AND
Thin AFTER FLU
Regained flesh and strength quickly,
and tells how.

Il nearly died from flu last Octo-
Der. and il left me with q terrible
cough. I took one bottle of medicine
after another. but * did me no good
Went to Charlotte, y. c., for my
health without any permanent benefit
I saw Milks Emulsion advertised
ana started using it. It helped me
RICH; from the start. I had no appe-
lite and my stomach WAS in bad shape.
But II bottles have Strengthened me
out entirely. I eat anything without
distress, my cough is gone and I have
gained back my strength and flesh"
Emma Withers, Box 80, Belmont,
n. c.
Don't triffe with weak, rundown
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Milks Emulsion costs nothing to. try.
Milks Emulsion restores heaNhy,
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thus build flesh and strength Milks
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those whom sickness has weakened;
1t is a powerful aid in resisting and
repairing the effects Of wasting dis
eases. Chronic stomach trouble and
constipation are propmtly relieved
This is the only solid emulsion made,
and so palatable that 1t is eaten with
a spoon like ice cream.
No matter how severe your case,
you are urged to try Milks Emulsion
under this guarantee-Take six bot.
ties home with you. use 1t according
to directions and II not satisfied with
the results, your money will be
promptly refunded. Price coo and
S1.20 per bottle. The Milks Emulsion
Co., Terre Haute, Ind. Sold by drug
gists re.-Advertisement.
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the United States depends on putting
agriculture on it's feet, President Cool
idge declared today in a message to
the farmer-manufactur convention
at Chicago.
Victor Murdoch, Kansas, chairman
Of the Federal trade commission. has
sent his resignation to President Cool
idge, to be effective Feb. 1.
Dr. Albert Abrams, San Francisco
physician, who claimed he could de-
termine parentage of child by cleo
trical vibration of a drop of blood in
a machine of his own invention. died
Sunday night Of bronchopneumonia
Representative Martin Davy, Ohio.
today asked Secretary Mellon what
will become of tax exempt securities
after they are sold. under the Mellon
plan. DO you think it fair to reduce
taxes for a man with a million dollar
income, a quarter Of a million per
year. and at same time cut only S25 in
taxes OF the man with $4,000 income?"
Davy asked.
Frank B. Kellogg. United States am
bassador to court of st. James, today
presented his credentials to King
George at Buckingham Palace, Lon
don. The ambassador and staff drove
to the palace and returned in the gor-
geous royal coaches.
Senator Copeland today announced
sufficient evidence of nationwide is
suance of fraudulent medical diplomas
had been given the Senate Investiga.
ting Committee to warrant a complete
inquiry.
Out of 500 members of United States
House and Senate all except fifty
eight are church members. There are
l19 Methodists, forty-fve Roman
Catholics. three Mormons and one
Christian Scientist. Every Protestant
denomination is represented
During past ten years gross debt
Of the United States. Federal, State,
county and civic, has increased 3S1
per cent. Department of Commerce
announces.
Perfection Butter Makes Riddles Grow.-Adv.
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1,1O5 BOYS NAMED
NO-ACCIDENT COPS
IN CITY SCHOOLS
Report Shows 100000 Per
sons Received Police
Safety Message,

Establishment of accident pre-
vention councils in public schools and
appointment of 1,1O5 boys as accident
prevention officers was considered
the most important work Of the AZ
cident Prevention Bureau. since its
establishment July Is, 1928, Miss
Rachel Bray, secretary, said in a re-
port today.
The bureau created by a city ordi-
nance appropriating 500 is subsidiary
Of the police traffic department. Sim
liar work had been carried on in a
smaller way since February, 1928, I'M
der Capt. Michael Glenn.
More than 100000 persons have re-
ceived the safety message" from the
bureau through speeches. A film
showing how accidents happen, has
been shown in all schools and at pub
lie meetings.
No Accident Week, Nov. 4-10, was
conducted by the department.
About 105 complaints have been in
vestigated.
The bureau was instrumental in Sc
curing arrest of sixty-one persons,
thirty-seven of whom were found
guilty.
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her under contract for twenty en-
gagements.
81 Will be able to bring the worlds
greatest tragedienne if we are as
sured that the tremendous expense of
bringing her will be met" Mrs. Talbot
said. SO far she has crossed as high
as 100000 in one performance.
"It will be necessary to charge IS
and So for the best seats. This Is
being charged in all other cities where
the seating capacity is twice as large
as the Murat.
I'VE must feel sure that Indian
apolis and the State of Indiana will
support Duse as other cities are clam
oring for her. One city guaranteed
her $50, 900 for two performances.
1--WE are not begging for support
for Duse, but are trying to find out
If this city and State want to see
this great artist" Mrs. Talbot said.
Those who desire to pledge their
support for the Duse engagement are
asked to get in touch with the office
of Mrs. Talbot and put their reserva
tions in writing at once.
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PUBLIC TO HAVE
CHANCE, TO SEE
GREAT ACTRESS
Mrs, Talbot VIII Bring italian
Tragedienne Here if Sup
port Is Assured.

Eleanor Duse the famous Italian
tragedienne will visit Indianapolis
early in April if the proper support is
assured for such great undertaking,
Ona 5. Talbot announced today.
Mrs. Talbot, after a conference with
Fortune Gallo, opera producer, stated
that Indianapolis and Indiana will
have an opportunity to see Duse at
the Murat if public support is guar
anteed.
Duse has been appearing under the
management of Morris Guest, but the
Selwyns and Gallo have now placed
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A Puzzle
a Day

Here is a little problem which can
be solved without any knowledge Of
geometry; sim ply by careful concen-
tration. The triangle is equilateral;
that, is, each side is exactly the same
length. 1t can be divided into six
smaller triangles. each of the same
size. Can you do it?
Answer to previous puzzle:
WRTHRVRPRFCTN
Observation-Disclosures
The missing letter is ''E." Properly
distributed through the sentences
above, the answer is revealed:
Were there ever perfect men?
Eye clever elergymen, tell me when"
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From
Far and Near

Real and permanent prosperity for
the United States depends on putting
agriculture on it's feet, President Cool
idge declared today in a message to
the farmer-manufacturer convention
at Chicago.