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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
Horses Principals
in Empire Film

A romance in which the principals
are magnificent specimens Of horse
flesh is offered this week at the En-
pirc in BLACK Cyclone" in which
human beings perform only minor
parts Of the action.
1t is a story of a great black stall
lion (Rcx) and his chosen love (Lady)
whose lives are beSct by the vicious
onslaughts Of the villain, The Killer"
Although the villain horse is an
outlaw of ruthless character, his real.
istic performance brings gasps Of
amasement from the audience, and a
San Antonio audience is one which
knows its horses.
Several battles between Rex and
The Killer. each striving for the favor
of Lady are thrilling. It is hard for
the layman to understand how such
scenes can be staged, even with the
efficiency Of modern photoplay fakery.
The film is precisely what cinema
fans hope to find every time they en-
ter a theater-something different.
willeta Mae Clarke. violinist. proves
to be an artist Of finished technique
although she does not play the heavier
works here. After all this may be
best for the selections she chooses are
known to all and appreciated unani'
mously.
Our Gang" proceeds to cut up the
usual number of didoes in Every Man
For Himself"
Don Philippini directs Gems From
Grand Opera" an arrangement by
himself which reflects the ability oil
this real musician.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
COOLIDGE ENDS
SECOND YEAR
IN OFFICE
P oliticians Who Once
Called Him Failure, Boom
Him for Reelection.
BY JOHN T. LAMBERT
Universal Service staff Correspondent.

SWAMPSCOTT, Aug. 3.-Calvin
Coolidge early this morning rounded
out his second year as President OF
the United States.
II was two years to the minute at
:57 o'clock when his aged father ad-
ministered the oath OF office to him
on the family Bible by the kerosene
lamp in the white frame dwelling in
the Vermont hills.
From the viewpoint of practical
politicians. he was entirely an "acci-
dent" unknown, except for his de-
cisive action in the Boston police
strike. The masters of the 1920 Chi.
cago convention had no thought OF
him until the convention was elcctri-
fled by the unexpected motion Of q
western delegate, who shouted, for
vice president, / nominate Calvin
Coolidge of Massachusetts"
The Harding group accounted him a
political failure and had prepared TO
put someone else on the ticket for
vice president at the succeeding con-
vention, when Mr.. Harding died. Mr..
Inc luneTdl tEalH WHICH DOEe MI
Harding's body from the West, the
political manipulators again comsid'
cred who they would nominate for
President, and although Mr.. Coolidge
had then been indicted into the presi-
dency, his name was not among those
considered. Yet last fall he was elected
by the largest plurality ever accorded
a candidate.
And this cautious, quiet man today
seems to have such a hold upon the
American imagination that some OF
the same politicians who attempted
to sidetrack him in the past are now
declaring he must be the party candi-
date for President in 1923, and they
assert that every Republican senator
and representative who fails to follow
his policies faithfully in the incom.
ing Congress should be defeated for
reelection.
Follow Coolidge" is today the ma.
tional slogan of the Republican Or
ganization. If he IS reelected he will
shatter presidents as usual. Dave
Mulvane said here recently, "the peo.
pie are not thinking third term. They
are thinking in terms Of Coolidge"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
SAN ANGELO CENSUS
ESTIMATED AT 16,775

SAN ANGELO, Aug. 3.-steadily
growing due to general prosperous
conditions for several years and un.
der the late stimulus Of oil develop
ment, for which it is headquarters in
this part of West Texas. San Angelo
has gained $3.50 in population within
two years. indicates the new direct
DRY of the John f. Worley Directory
Company of Dallas.
Tho population is estimated at
1915, based on 6702 individual
names compiled in the spring and ap.
plying a multiple Of % per cent to
account for the names Of married
women and children under II not car
ricd in the directory.
In the spring of 1923 when the last
directory census was taken, the city's
population was estimated at 14.145.
The government census in 1920 gave
San Angelo only 10000 people, but
this included only those in the corpOr-
ate limits, while the directory eSti-
mates cover the suburbs.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
Comics Different
in Palace Picture

In order that her latest play be
technically perfect, Connie" Tai.
madge in "Her Sister from Psris, "
this week at the Palace. has had her
hair dyed an ash.blond tint Tor at
least it registers that shaded and
wears it precisely like yiennoise.
The play has its locale in Vienna,
where bedroom situations are the
tamest things done on the stage; yet
the new Talmadse play is nothing
tame.
Miss Talmadge sets about to re-
capture her husband, whose love she
believes, is waning. She does every.
thing to Ronald Colman, (the hus,
band) but boil him in oil.
Connie has twin sister who came
from Paris 10 toy with royal lovers via
the stage door at her theater. This
sister imprcsses upon Miss Talmadgc
that she is dumb, old-fashioned and
to blame for the dying fires Of her
husbands affection.
Whercupon Miss Connie goes into
action and proves that she is none
of these things. Quite on the contrary
she has n few dukes, counts and 9th.
ers of the blood, gazing in her di
rection.
Just when Colman appears to sue
cumb to the wiles of Connie, who il
masqucradins as the twin sister, Ron
aid balks; declares he loves his wife
better than any woman in the world
and all ends we'll.
Ion Felice ST., substitutes with the
baton, for his son, who is on vaca
ton. His Interpretation of Morn
ing, Noon and Night" was we'll exc.
cuted. AS novelty prologue, the en-.
tire orchestra takes the stage and pro.
duces "A tumble Of Jazz"
Jean and Marjorie Mahavier do a
neat syncopated dance.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
DE WITT DISTRICT
PLANNING ELECTION

CUERO, Aug. 3.-Road District
No. / of this county, including part
Of Yoakum and the rich farming ter.
ritory of Hochheim Prairie, is planning
to vote a second bond issue for the
improvement of the roads of the dis
trict.
This was the first district in De.
Witt county TO vote n bond issue, in
1915, and although the $4,000 was
to he paid off in 40 years, at the end
of ten years more than half of the in
debtedncss has been taken car Of and
the district is in splendid condition,
though crops are very short at pres
ent.
The first road work was done with.
out state mid, but the district will ask
for state aid if the present undertake
ing is successful.
One Of the reasons for voting the
bond issue just now is 10 give the
farmers extra work and extra money
during the present dearth of crops.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
"The Mad Whirl"
Full of Thrills

Thrill follows thrill, sensation sue.
cccds sensation in The Mad Whirl.
brcath-taking photoplay which holds
the screen at the Princess theater this
week. 1t is a Univcrsal-Jcwel picture,
starring May McAvoy and Jack Null
hall.
The Mad Whirl' is the screen YER
sion of Here's How" short story
written by Richard Washburn Child.
The story created a sensation, for 1t
was interpreted MS an attack on the
lax manner in which the present day
parents exercise jurisdiction over the
conduct of their children.
The picture affords an abundance
Of "pctting," jazz ligc and excitement,
but has a good plot.
bad Boy" featuring Charley Chase
and Felix All Puzzled are the comics
this week. The Princess News and a
novelty organ solo complete a good
bill,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
REV. PETER BAQUET
RESIGNS PASTORATE

SAN ANGELO, Aug. 3.-The need
for a greater number Of workers in
the San Angelo parish, which EN-
braces 10 West Texas counties and
parts of two others, owing to its
growth, has caused the resignation
here Of the Rev. Peter NJ. Baquet,
rector OF Sacred Heart Catholic
church.
He has had an area to serve larger
than Massachusetts, having over 5OOO
scattered members.
Three Franciscnns, from Ctpcin'
natl, will succeed Father Baquet, who
goes to Washington.
Over $4,000 has been spent in re-
building the school and chapel fol
Mexicans and in improving other
Catholic property here since Father
Baquet. came to San Angelo from
Cuero in November, 1922.
Churches also have been built at
Eldorado, Ozona and Sonora and land
has been donated for a church at
MERTON.
The Ozona church was dedicated
last Saturday.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
Greer at Best
on Royal Bill

Romantic old highways of MerriC
Englande, and the days of Dick Tur'
pin live again in the minds of theatcr
fans this week, with. the playing OF
Tom Mix in Dick Turpin,' at the
Royal thcnter.
Plenty of excitement and fun arc
had in the film. 1t is MixCSquc
enough, only plumed hats, three quar-
ter boots, tankards of ale and clay
pipes are used instead of chaparreros,
cowboy hats, and sixshooters.
FLASHES From Life" is a novelty
musical comedy idea. Several episodes
each tell n different story, but have
a bearing on the main plot. Song and
dance novelties are introduced. Bob
Greer, diminutive comic, is at his
best, and The Royal Four has some
new songs.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
CHARTERS GRANTED

AUSTIN, Aug. 3.-Chartered:
Heinen's, Inc, Uaundry). Dallas; car
ltsl stock $4,000. Incorporators: J. n.
Heinen. W. J. Digger, Allen Wight.
Red River Social Club. Wichita Falls;
capital stock $500. Incorporators: w. E.
Mlllican, Henry Jones, P. Martin.
skipWlth OIL Company, Inc. Cwhole-
sale mercantile), Dallas; capital stock
$40, 900. Incorporators: O. z. Skipwlth,
w. B. Koch Jrr J. NJ. Koch.
Andrews and Brand Radio Shop. Dali
las; capital stock $4,000. Incorporators:
W. ]. Brand, Henry zeligson, George
Wilson.
American Asphalt Company Dallas;
capital stock $4,000. Incorporates; John
D. Forester, A. F. Cardwell, z. P.
Fsriyn Oil Company. Houston; capital
stock 100000. Incorporators: R. d.
Parish, John A. Green Jr., Otis Mere
Fair Boot Shop. Inc, Fort Worth
capital stock $4,000. incorporates:
John B. Henry, Alex Hesselson. Albert
Butler.
The Ladies Shop, Abilene; capital stool,
$4,000. Incorporators: Nathan Landau,
c. II. Frank. Bessie Landau.
Bowen Brothers and Company auto
mobile accessories); San Antonio; capt
]. Bowen Jr, John C. Bowen, John z.
Quincy.
zion Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Schulenburg; no capital stock Incorpor-
ators. Chris Rudl. Paul Kaase, John
Kaase.
Rockdale. Junior Oil Company. Rock.
dale: capital stock $4,000. IncorPora-
tors: E. l. Wade, r. P. Bartlett J. r.
Ellison.
West End Realty and Investment Com
pany, Houston: capital stock $4,000. In
corporators: II. L. sadler, f. B. Walker
J. ". keeland.
Amendments:
s. T. Townsend and Company, Cooper;
changing name to Townsend Houston
Company.
Bugbee Livestock and Land Company.
Clarendon; decreasing capital stock from
$500. 900 to $500. 900.
Middleton, HltImann and Company.
Dallas; changing name to Middleton and
Company.
Miller Produce Company. Waco; In
creasng capital stock from $4,000 to
500. 900.
shipp Buick Company Sherman;
changing name to Ship Motor Com
pany.
Planters Gin Company, Richmond; In
creasing capital stock from $4,000 to
sac. 000
Fidelity Chemical Corporation. Hous-
ton; decreasing capital stock from $780,
600 to $4,000.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
LUTHERAN YOUTHS
ENJOY BAY OUTING

VICTORIA. Aug. 3.-Boys from
the various churches Of TIE Evange!.
ical Lutheran Synod of Texas spent
last week at Port OConnor.
The Rev. F. r. Eberhardt of Cuero,
president Of the synod, and other
pastors accompanied the youths to
camp.
The aim Of the encampment is TO
interest boys in the church and min
istry and pastors and laymen are CIV
ing lectures on associated subjects.
characteristics of TIE Lutheran
Church" was the address delivered by
Rev. Martin A. Ritzen of this city.
The encampmcnt closed Friday aft
ernoon.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
S. A. YOUTH INJURED
MAKING 25-FOOT DIVE

Making a high dive on a dare al
most cost Leroy Hunter. 17-year-old
youth. his life Sunday afternoon.
The boy. with several companions
was enjoying a swim at Roosevelt
park pool, when one Of the boys dared
Leroy to dive from a pecan tree on
the edge Of the pool.
Climbing to a 25-foot level the lad
dove, his dead striking the bottom OF
the pool. cutting several deep gashes
in his head and knocking out several
of his teeth.
He was taken TO the Robert 3,
Green Memorial hospital where il
was reported that he would recover.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
Ukulele Player
Majestic Feature

Billy Carpenter, with a battered. di
minutive ukulelc, affords rare enter.
tainmcnt at the Majestic Theater this
week. He is n member of the talented
cast presenting Town Topics" a
typical review of song and dance.
music and mirth, heading the current
bill.
Carpenter has his own ideas of
ukulelc entertainment. and he puts
them over in a style that should make
Ukulele Ike (Cliff Edwards) green
with jealousy. He radiates rhythm,
and holds his audience spellbound with
his interpretations of the latest dance
Syncopations. He takes care Of the
comedy lines Of the skit in satisfactory
style.
Marty Barret, Georgette Arnficld,
and Airline Coleman are the dancers
Of the act. Pulchritude is bounteouS
and pleasing. Billy Randall furnishes
the musical turn and also dances. Lar.
ry Lawrence and Eugene Leblanc look
after some Of the heavier lines of the
skit.
Carl Rosini and his company have
some old magical stunts dressed up in
new clothes, and some more slcight of
hand tricks that are perfectly new.
Rosini is so good that he can change
one of his girl partners into a Great
Dane. The spectators cannot tell how
Il is done, but they know it is done
they see il done.
New balance feats and novelties in
artistic poses are shown By The
Houngers in the opening act.
Joe Mack and Gail RoSsiter bring
chatter, song and dance to the Ma.
teStic stage when they take the foot
lights. Lively chatter, accompanying
their dancing, causes several good
laughs.
Jack Ryan. in song and story. got
over well with his Sunday audiences.
BE mixes some Of the old, popular
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03

Current programs at San Antonio
theatcTs run the well known gamut OF
emotions, with comedy, tragedy, scri-
GUS and light drama, pictures OF yes
terday and pictures OF the modern to.
day, Harold Lloyd comedies and
stories of heart gripping sadness,
thrillers of the Western ranges and
se-quickening jazz stories OF the
bright lights. There is something at
San Antonio theaters this week TO en-
terrain practically every conceivable
taste.
The Majestic affords good vaude.
vile entertainment, with Billy Carpen-
ter in Town Topics" bringing ukulcle
art TO town that reminds Of Ukulelc
Ike. Comedy, magic, song and dance
are inteNpersed throughout the bill.
Beguiling Constance Talmadge holds
the silver screen at the Palace in Her
Sister From Paris" a high. kicking
side splitting show. Thrills and
plenty Of fun are offered. Don Fe.
lice has arranged n good prologue.
The Empire has something different
this week in BLACK Cyclone" featur
ing Rex, the untamed kind of wild
horses" Thrills, gripping and ten
oCious. prevail. Don Phiiippini pre-.
scnts oyerturcs in keeping with his
high standard.
Frivolous SAL" a thriller Of the
West Of olden days. holds the boards
at the Rialto. Mac Busch is the dance
hall queen.
Tom Mix, most popular Of all movie
actors, leaves his world famous West.
ems for the time being, and is starred
in Dick Turpin," love story Of the
oldden days. II is at the Royal
where good musical comedy is also Of
fered.
The Plaza offers The Great Di
vide" the first half Of the week. and
Harold Lloyd in Safety Last" the
last half.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
NORWAY'S ISLAND
BELT is POPULAR

OSLO Aug. 3.-One of the most
characteristic Of the physical features
Of Norway ;y,. is the ost Isl Belt
forms natural barrier. beyond which
the pillows of the North Atlantic
never penetrate.
Behind this shelter is delightful
holiday region, whittier large numbers
come every summer to. enjoy the
unique scenery Of mountains. fjords,
waterfalls and glaciers, rs well as the
nights that have earned for Norway
the name Of The Land Of the Mid
night Sun
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
CUERO HEADQUARTERS
FOR S. P. SHOPMEN

CUERO, Aug. 3.-Cuero has been
made the division headquarters for
the shop men of Yoakum and Victorin
shops, and the first meeting here
brought an attendance of nearly 40
Of the representatives of the various
branches Of railway work.
Cuero is a convenient middle ground
for the former Sap shop at Yoakum
and the Southern Pacific division
shops at Victoria now under the same
management, and it was decided 10
hold another meet here October IL.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
DRY LEAGUE BACKS
ANDREWS IN FIGHT
BY Universal Service.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8. - The
Anti-Saloon League will back General
Lincoln G. Andrews in his plan for
reorganization of prohibition enforce
ment Just so long as he makes a
genuine effort to sustain the law or
the failure of the new system is dem
onstratcd."
Although it did not see the necessi-
ty for the changes made. the league
is perfectly willing to give the plan
a thorough trial.
1t will, however, maintain constant
vigil and intervene with its powerful
influence it occasion arises.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
PASTOR UNDER FIRE,
STICKS TO PULPIT

CHICAGO, Aug. 3.-Supported by
his parishioners. who reiterated their
belief in him, the Rev. Carl d. Case.
pastor of the First Baptist Church OF
Oak Park, will continue in his pulpit,
at least temporarily, despite the action
of the appellate court in the divorce
suit, in which the pastor was charged
with intimacy with Charlotte Leland,
former member of his church.
Mr.. Case led his church in the
usual prayer service. after which there
was a short business session.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
W. H. DONALDSON, so;
BILLBOARD FOUNDER,
EXPIRES IN FLORIDA
BY the Associated Press.

SARASOTA, Aug. 3.-W. Fl. Don.
aldson. 60, of New York and Cincin-
natl, founder and publisher of The
Billboard, died here.
Mr.. Donaldson, having been in fail
ing health for some time, came here
more than a year ago at the sugges'
ton of his friends, Charles and John
Ringing.
He founded the Billboard 81 years
ago.
His body will be sent to Cincinnati
for burial.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03

HIGHWAY IMPROVED

YOAkUM, Aug. 3.-The Work Of
rc-surfacing the Yoakum-Cuero pub
lie highway, under the supervision OF
County Commissioner G. Il. Kaiser,
has been started at Yoakum and will
be connected with the Cuero end OF
the route at Edgar.
There is some interest here in the
project TO have this road tarviatcd
from Yoakum to Cucro.
According TO Mr.. Kaiser, there is
a movement on foot to eliminate sew
eral railroad crossings between Ioak'
um and Cuero by changing the course
Of the road.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
LAST INDIAN SEAL
CATCH REACHES MART

VICTORIA, E. c., Aug. 8. = Ar
rival today Of 400 fur pclts on the
steamer Princess Maquinna. repre-.
scnts the last Of the West Coast In.
dim seal catch, and brings the total
for the season to 1000 pelts. This is
the largest catch made by West Coast
Indians in the past twenty years.
Last year the total was 1900. The
pelts will be rushed to London for the
October sales.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
HOME WEATHER FOR TOURISTS.

Chicago: Temperature, 20: clear; less
than ten-mile wind from the northeast;
lowest temperature in last 20 hours, 66;
highest, ~.
Kansos city: Temperature. IS; clear;
less than ten-miIe wind from the south
lowest temperature in last % hours. Sc;
highest, s.
New York: Temperature, 10; clear;
less than ten-mile wind from the north
lowest temperature in last 81 hours, IS;
highest. So
st. Louis: Temperature, IS: clear;
calm; lowest temperature in last -
hours. Sc; highest, so.
Washington: Temperature. IS; partly
cloudy; less than ten-mile wind from the
west: lowest temperature in last 81
hours. so; highest, 81.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03

HertzberE, KerchevilIe & Thompson.
lawyers, COS Brady Bldg. (Adv.)
A San Antonio furniture dealer was
charged with burglary in Justice
Boltz's court Monday, II being alleged
that he removed furniture valued ar
$40 from the home Of a former client
without the knowledge Of the lat
ter.
DIR. Thad Shaw has returned from
European postgraduate study and
opened offices 23O-231 Moore Building.
Residence st. Anthony Hotel
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
YOAKUM PAVEMENT
MACHINERY SHIPPED

YOAKUM, Aug. 3.--The machinery
TO be used in the new street paving
project has been shipped, according
to ]. X. Feds. Of the Dozier Contract
ing company.
The material for the work has al
ready been ordered and will be on the
grounds in n short time after which
the actual work of placing the mate
rial will begin.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
HUGE MOUNTAIN
LION is KILLED

BROWNSVILLE. Aug. "a huge
mountain lion, measuring 5 feet and
q inches. was brought in to Browns.
vile last week from the Rancho Viejo,
between here and San Bcnito. by n
Mexican named Trevino, who shot the
animal.
The man claims that the lion has
killed and eaten two Of his calves dur.
Ing the present month. and said that
it had frightened cattle and persona
in that neighborhOod.
He shot the animal with a rifle.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
EX-CONVICT OFFERS
BODY FOR SALE TO
AID WELFARE WORK

WASHINGTON, Aug. "a Wash
ington welfare worker has offered his
body to science for $4,000 that he
might further carry on his humanita-
rian activities.
y. +, Budding, president Of the
Prisoners Relief Society, made the Of
fer to the president of Johns Hopkins
University at Baltimore.
Budding stated he wanted TO make
q contract to sell his body at death
and use the money now in his welfare
work.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
STOCK LAW PASSES
BY MAJORITY OF II

VICTORIA, Aug. IA stock law
was adopted in Commissioner Pre-
cinct No. / west Of the Guadalupe
river opposite ''ictoria at a closely
contested election.
A total of 152 votes were cast. So
for tho law and 90 against, giving
the measure a majority of ii.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
The Weather
FORECAST.

San Antonio and vicinity: Monday
night and Tuesday. partly cloudy: high
est temperature about IS degrees; light
to moderate easterly to southerly winds.
East Texas: Monday night and Tues
day. partly cloudy; probably local show
ers near the coast, light to moderate
easterly winds on the coast.
West Texas: Monday night and Tues
day. partly cloudy; warmer in the north
portion tonight.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-03
THEATER PROGRAMS MEET
REQUIREMENTS OF ALL

melodies with the new hits. Hazel
Webster at the piano adds materially
to the act.
Fighting the Flames" with thrills
and spills TO spare. Is the feature pho
toplay for the week. Dorothy Devorc,
petite Texas miss, and Sheldon Lew
is are starred.
Allcne Ray, a San Antonio girl,
who has made n hit in the movies. is
seen in another chapter of PLAY
Ball." serial picture, which began at
the Majestic last week The Aesop's
Fable and News reel complete the
bill.