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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-27
YE TOWNE GOSSIP syK B.

WHICH WILL be sent.
TO THEIR second choice.
AND THEN again.
HOW DO I know. 81
THEY'RE NOT kidding me.
AND THE very same letter.
THEY'VE SENT to me.
HAS BEEN sent out.
TO THOUSANDS more.
AND THINKING it over.
1 HAVE an idea.
THAT THIS last conclusion.
is THE proper one.
FOR HOW in the world.
COULD THEY have a business.
AND A lot of clerks.
AND WRITE one letter.
AND SEND it to me.
THREE THOUSAND miles.
FROM WHERE they are.
AND THEN sit around.
TO WAIT and see:
IF I'D answer it?
THEY COULDN'T do it.
AND MAKE any money.
AND 1T would be silly.
AND so I think.
I'll NOT answer the letter.
FOR ] hate being kidded.
BY PERFECT strangers.
WHO BOUGHT my name.
FROM ONE Of those hounds.
WHO SELL sucker lists.
] THANK you.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-27

ribbons tied around their necks, and they come
rushing in, very sefconscious and proud, followed by
my maid with her hands full of flowers, and perhaps
some small gift from any of my children who is
not able to be there.
hurry to dress, making myself look smart and
nice possible so as to do honor to all those
who come TO congratulate
My door is watched by eager servants OF all de-
grees, each hoping to be the first to wish luck
long life "for the good Of the country and for those
who love you" is the usual formula
Then comes the family meeting The band plays
before the house and everybody brings gift of
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-27

HAVE a letter.
PRINTED letter.
AND THE signature.
is ALSO printed.
AND WHAT it aims.
TO SAY to me.
is THAT I've been chosen.
FROM ALL the millions.
IN THIS fair land.
TO GET something for nothing.
AND OF course I'm vain.
AS MOST men are.
AND 1T flatters me.
THOUGH / can't see.
FOR THE life of me.
THAT IF it's true.
AS THEY suggest.
THAT WHAT they're doing.
THEY'RE DOING for me.
AND NO one else.
WHY THEY ever went.
TO ALL the trouble.
IN SETTING the type.
AND PRINTING it.
WHEN THEY could have done
n.
WITH 4 pen and ink.
OR MAYBE a pencil.
OR on a typewriter.
But PERHAPS it is.
IF ] don't reply.
THEY'LL Use the type.
FOR THE purpose Of printing.
ANOTHER LETTER.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-27
SAN ANTONIO,
OCT. q, 1925.
QUEENS. COUNSEL.
h1F&7|e 44.=77s::--.4
My Birthday.

In royal families birthdays play great part. :
Although shall be fifty love birthday and like people,
small it, for days Of cngratuaion also
days Of good will.
to
Evening star., 1925-09-24
BY the Associated Press.


RICHMOND, Va. September a.
At irst unclaimed and removed to the
Medical College OF Virginia for dissec.
ton, the body Of Frederick Kenneth
Thomas, World War hero, formerly q
captain in the British Royal Flying
Corps. has been claimed by the local
organization OF the American Legion
and was buried with military honors
here this afternoon.
The service was conducted by the
Ive cha plains OF Richmond posts, and
the casket. dra ped In a British nag.
was borne to its last resting place by
a corps of uniformed pallbearers.
Stricken with pleurisy at his work
bench in the State penitentiary last
July, Thomas, serving q sentence for
bigamy. WIS pardoned by the gov
ernor. just few days before he died.
Residents of the section where the
penitentiary Is located remembered
tho dying mans haunting fear Of his
body going to the laboratory where
the unclaimed remains of conNicts are
carried and appealed to the legion to
intervene.
Hero In Air Service.
Entering the Foreign Legion in
France i'm October 1914. Thona
QuduNeu DN tno HeAt -h"ith ~
fighting. He then joined the British
ROYAL FLYING Corps and was rapidl.
promoted TO lieutenant and then 70
captain. Meantime he married.
In July. 1915. Thomas fen in hls
plane and wss invalided back 10
America. where he was ordered to be
come an instructor, first in Canada
and then in Fort Worth. 1t was
while on visit to Norfolk that the
aviator's troubles began.
He was arrested and convicted OF
bigamy and sentenced to serve fVe
years in the penitentiary. Protesting
his innocence on the ground that he
was not conscious of having married
in Norfolk. Thomas began serving his
time. He shortly made his escap and
fled back TO the theater Of war over
seas The war ended before he could
again get into action. and he wrote
Evening star., 1925-09-24
0BREG0N DEvOTES
TIME TO FARMING
Former President Of Mexico
Says He Is Concerned Only
With Culture of Beans.
=
~ CONSOLES ted Press.

Nv Consoltda ted Press.
LOS ANGELES. Calf, Septembe,
74.-Just hard working and tired
Cen Aware Obregon. hero OF Celaya
conoueror OF Francisco Villa and
FORMER President of Mexico. who is
now visitor to La Ciudad de Los
Angeles.
II am just farmer now" says the
famous Mexican, "a grower Of beam
tgsrbanos,. and have no ambition
other than TO help my fellow men
by forming bean growers associa
tfons that will be 10 our mutual ad
vantage. There is no other signifi
canoe to my visit here than as a
hard working bean rancher. i need ed
a rest, vacation.
A Mexican Ia borer. lettering at the
station when Gen. Obregon arrived
glanced up from his cigarette just in
time to recognize the great president
Clasps Generals Sleeve.
Viva la Mexico" Viva 81 Gen
ObreEon!" he shouted. cIutching al
the sleeve of the former chieftain OF
the Mexican Republic in his excite
mont. The general smiled gently
causing his iron.gray mustsche 10
curl back and reveal strong white
teeth, but spoke not word to his
humble countryman as he proceeded
with dignity to a waiting taxicab.
Maybe the general can tell MS
about this years crops in his coun-
try" u reporter suggested at the hotel.
"Bueno," shot back the one-time
war lord without waiting for his in
terpreter to answer.
General condition in Mexico?
'fBueno," and the administra ton OF
President Gales? 'Bueno." with the
sams smile.
Sticks to Farming.
Declaring that Mexico is tranquil
and will 30 remain. the general con-
ttnued: II retired from politics when
/ left the presidency and have stuck
to my 1O, O,000-acre ranch at Navojoa. in
Sonora. The work of installing irri-
cation projects and OF cultivatio has
,heen arduous. but ] enjoy IT." He
stretched forth his left hand as a
goodbye expression.
Stepping up to the hotel desk. the
general spoke a few words to his sec
retary and then handed the clerk two
samples of cloth. Through his secre-
tsry he made known he wished two
suits Of clothes made without delay
"Bueno" was his parting word to
the clerk when the order was given.
Evening star., 1925-09-24
Legion Saves Body Of War Hero
From Students Dissection Slab

Gov. Stuart Of Virginia that he was
willing to return and complete his
prison term. \ few months later
Thomas wss brought to F,ichmonS
from Canada. trough it has never
been definitely established whether he
gave himself up TO authorities or was
arrested by immigration offlcials.
Was Model Prisoner.
Re-eterins the 2enitentisry, he
made a model prisoner.
In 1929 the Virginia American
Legion. citing the war record Of the
prisoner. ps,itione GOV. Trin!ile for
a pardon. IL was refused. IeanVhiie
Thomas health began 10 fail. lie was
1uhercular AMI p!eursl, afsliction be-
gan TO aSitats his condition. f'.inting
at his Workben"h on July .%. the
prisoner was carried 10 2 hospital in
the CITY. N!:er= he died Ia at Friday
free. but his ody unclaimed.
Maybe he was convict, and maybe
bis NOR. Is f.'ere rot alwaE what they
should have leen.' legionnair-s NJ id
but jus. - same he was p game
trneric. n :,,tt, ~
Evening star., 1925-09-24
POSSE SEEKS SLAYER.
Man Believed Hiding in Dense
Thicket

TOLUCA. H.. September "a P,.-
No trace of Joseph Stemaz, who ned
after killing Sheriff Orville Litchfeld
and John Leonard. police chief. had
been found today as a posse Of several
hundred armed townspeople took up
the search for him.
Stemaz was believed to be hiding
In a dense thicket several miles west
Of here. Some expressed tho belief
that friends of Stemaz in Toluca are
sheltering him.
Verdure Is SO dense that searchers
fear only starvation or rigors OF eX-
posure would be likely to drive him
out.
Evening star., 1925-09-24

ing party at both establishments.
Other members of the party were
Sergt. J. r. Hood and Policemen w.
8. Smoot. W. II. Lineberg and 6. T.
TitrinEton.
1t was reported TO the police sew
era1 months ago that patients and
persons employed at Walter Reed
Hos .bital were losing money. and De
tective Brown verified the reports at
the hospital. Then he started out
to obtain evidence that would justify
warrants.
Brown alleges that he had bet
placed with Murray In lannon's place
of business and that he found marked
money and slips there when the raid
was made. He makes a similar al
lega ton regarding the cigar dealer.
Bond in the sum Of $500 was furnish
ed for the appearance Of each OF the
three defenda nts.
Evening star., 1925-09-24
THREE ARE SEIZED
IN HANDBOOK RAIDS
Arrests Follow Investigation of
Charges Walter Reed Patients
Were Betting.

An investiss ton of reports that
patients and others at Walter Reed
Hospital were parting with their
money to handbook operators doing
business In the vicinity Of the hos
pital. covering period OF several
months Yesterday aftern1rn resulted
IN the arrest Of William j., Hannon
a. wears. who conducts delicatessen
at $500 Georgia avenue. and Joseph
=. MURRAY. AZ years, 522 Buchanan
streAt. Police reported seizure OF
married money and handbook slips in
connection With the arrests. Thomas
a. Poulton. in the cigar business Al
S32a Georgia avenue, was also ar
rested on a handbook charge.
Detective A. w. Brown Of No. ~
pole. precinct conducted the investi
carit y nd vas m-nlher Of the raid
Evening star., 1925-09-24
PLANE PICKED UP AT SEA.
Two Airmen Saved 200 Miles or

NEW YORK. September "a P.-
An airplane and two men were picked
up zoo miles off Ambrose Light late
yesterday by the American Diamond
Line freighter Eastern Victor. which
sailed from New York to Rotterdam
yesterday.
The airplane was numbered A-1152
Omcials at Mitchell Field said this
number does not correspond with that
of any Army plane. No details were
given in the message from the ship
telling Of the rescue.
Evening star., 1925-09-24

state Of coma during the last four
days.
Miss Lewis, who in private life was
Airs. John Parr. was 81 years old
While she was still in her teens she
originated the stage character of
tough girl, with which her M me 2 nj
tame were always associated. She
boasted OF never having missed a per-
formance during her stage career.
Evening star., 1925-09-24
Her Idea of It.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
1T says here that kneelins gives
Spa nish women the most beautiful
knees in the world" remarked Mr.
Crouch,
II don't know that it would Improve
your knees any, but little more
kreelins might improve your disposi-
Lon" relorted bis wife.
Evening star., 1925-09-24
SPEED NOT LIMITED.
Aeronautic Farley Rejects Plan to
Curb Planes Landing Velocity.

PRAGUE, Czechoslovakia, Septem-
ber "a H.-The aeronautical confer
ence today rejected the British pro-
posal TO limit TO 20 miles an hour the
landing speed of planes in speed con-
tests. A Swiss proposal. requiring
all pilots competing in international
events to be provided with license
In accorda with the rules of the
International Aeronautic Fedora ton.
was adopted.
1t was decided to reduce the num-
Der OF records registered from .33a
to 16S
Evening star., 1925-09-24
HISTORIC MANSION SOLD.
Hollywood Estate to Be Exclusive
Club for Film Folks

HOLLYWOOD. Calf. September -
R)-Purchas Sc Of the Bernheimer
mansion and japanese gardens. one of
the scenic spots OF Hollywood ever
since the DAYS when motion pictures
were made in barns and shown in Va
cant stores, was announced here to-
day by agents of a closed corporation.
which plans to turn the old place into
an exclusive club for motion picture
people
Evening star., 1925-09-24
Why They Are Upright.

From the Good Hardware Magazine.
Stout people. they say. are. rarely
guilty of meanpess or crime.
Well. YOU see. it's so difficult foi
them 10 StOOp TO ANYTHING so lOW.
Evening star., 1925-09-24
VETERAN ACTRESS DIES
AFTER LONG SICKNESS
Ada Lewis Prominent on Stage as
Comedy Character for Past
40 Years

By the Associated Press
NEW YORK. September 24.-Ada
Lewis. prominent on the stage as a
comedienne for almost 40 years. died
today 1T her home. in Hollis, l.. l..
following nervous breakdown last
January.
The veteran actress had been in a
Evening star., 1925-09-24
paganini's Violin.

Paganini's favorite violin is pre-
served under a glass case in the mu-
nicipal palace of Genoa, his birthplace.
He beuueathed it TO the city on con-
dition that it never should be used.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-10
WILBUR HELPS
SALVATION
FUND
Navy Secretary Joins Ranks
Of Contributors in Drive
for $4,000

Secretary of War Curtis u. VIII
bur today sent a substantial contf-
button to the Salvation Arny's fund
of $50, 900, being sought to continue
its relief and other work in wash
ington. The campaign to raise TINS
amount is scheduled to close to-
About S15.50O has been raised. far
below the amount needed. AdJut9nt
Ernest r. Holz, in charge OF the
the campaign, expects many last
minute donations which will swell
the fund considerably.
washington will not TAIL US,
Adiutant Helz says. Many or our
contributions will, know, come i'll
the closing days of the appeal. We
urre everyone who plans to give
something to send it in iln5nedi-
ately."
Girls Of the Evangeline Residence,
1880 L street northwest, have raised
$500 and expect to get $1,000. One
woman at the residence is making
fancy dolls, selling them and turn
inr the proceeds over to the. army,
Tonight there will be a founders
day meeting in the Salvation Arn2y
auditorium, sos E street northwest.
The public is invited.
Contributions to the appeal should
be sent to Thomas P, Hickman,
treasurer, 607 E street northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-10
FIVE DOGS To BE
GIVEN AWAY
At SHOW
Fanciers of Ten States Now
Have Entries for Big
Exhibit Here

Members OF the Washington Ken
mel Club have donated five pedi-
greed dogs to be given away at
the Washington Dog Show to be
held next Monday and Tuesday in
the Riding and Hunt Club, Twenty
second and p streets northwest.
Doctor William p. Collins. presi-
dent of the club, has given police
dog; Richard Birney, Of Aspin Hill
Kennels, an airedale; Frank p.
Leach, two bull terriers; Miss B. B.
Thompson, pekingese.
The show will be open from 10
a. m. to 1880 p. m. Proceeds will
go to the American Distempter
Fund. More than 500 dogs will be
shown, the largest number ever
appearing in dog show in Wash
ington.
Dog fanciers in ten States have
made entries, some of them more
than a score Of dogs. Mrs. Geral
dine Rockefeller Dodge, of the
Girarlda Kennels, Madison, n. Y,
has entered six shepherds, consid-
cred the finest in the world.
Sunday a special train will leave
Philadelphia about noon bringing
more than 100 dogs and their own
ers to the Washington show.
The local entries in the show
number about 800.
Charles A Watson, show secre-
.tary, has announced as judges for
the mutt show, to precede the
opening OF the regular show Mon
day morning, e. A. Stone, Doctor
H. B. Kobler and A. 3. McMullen.
Washington children have been
invited to bring their NUTS to
Seventeenth and jackson place,
across from the White House, at
$3.50 o'clock Monday morning. They
will parade to the Hunt Club and
sixty-seven prizes will be awarded,
including SO for the muttiest mutt
and SIS for the yelIowest dog. Pedi-
greed dogs are barred.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-10
Man May Be Down
But He's Never Out

Suppose nobody cared?
What would happen then?
The Salvation Army needs
$4,000 to carry OH with its
work among WashingtOn's
poor. Help us to keep open
this summer our fresh air
camp for mothers and chill.
dren at Patuxent, Nd; to
continue our missing friends
bureau; keep open our EN-.
plOyment department.: to help
the needy i'm time Of trouble,
and our many other activities.
Will you help us carry on?
Our annual appeal runs
April / to IL.
Please send your contribu-
ton to Thomas p. Hickman,
treasurer, COZ E street north
west.
Name .:............'' ........
Address ................. ....
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-10
KNOCKED down
BY 'ONE-MAN"
STREET CAR
Elias c. Rulings, 90, May Have
Fractured SkuIl-Six
Hurt by Autos

Struck by "one-man" street
car near First and G streets north
west today, Elias C. Rulings, sixty.
nine, of 122 G. street northw est,
was knocked down and taken to
Casualty Hospital where he is being
treated for possible fracture OF
the skull.
Rulings was said to have been
crossing G street in front of No.
1O6 when run down by the car,
which was operated by Motorman
Root. running east on. G street.
Four boys, a woman and one
other man make up the list of per-
sons injured in traffic accidents
reported to the police since yes
terday.
Joseph Avoden, eight, 2916 NJ
street northwest, is recovering at
Georgetown Hospital from injuries
received when he was knocked
down at Twenty-ninth and NJ
streets northwest by an autom obile
operated by Ernest Jameson, 2O12
o street northwest.
Joseph Kirchgessener, seven, 3214
Volta place northwest, suffered
bruises when knocked down ny q
machine operated by James III.
King, at Wisconsin and Dumbdrton
avenues northwest.
Failing from the rear OF the
motorcycle on which he was aiding
when it was struck by an auton1O-
bile. Francis II. Stephens, jr., 17l44
Summit place northwest, sustained
bruises on his legs.
Knocked down by an automobile
operated by Ida McMahan at Irving
near Eighteenth street northwest,
Charles Ely, eight, was slightly
hurt.
Others hurt were Miss X f..
Frances, o08 East Capitol street,
and John Sin.ms, colored, neither
seriously.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-10

advised its removal, but it was so
near the base of the brain that we
feared an operation. ! had found
Resinol Ointment so effective for
cuts, burns and similar things that
] induced my husband to try that.
After using only two jars of Resi-
mol, the sore entirely healed
every trace of it has disappeared.
Resinol certainly was a God-send
70 us!" (Signed) Mrs. E. Z. Ken
pedy, 243 Z. Sth st.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-10

auarter-pint of the most wonderful
akin whitener, softener and beau
ttfier.
Massage this sweetly fragrant
lemon bleach into the face, neck,
arms and hands. 1t can not lrri-
tate. Famous stage Beauties use
it TO bring that clear, youtnfHi
skin and rosy-white complexion;
also an a, freckle, sunburn and tan
bleach You must mix this remark.
able lotion yourself. 1t can not
he bought ready to use because &c
acts best Immediately after it Is
prepared.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-10
w. s. TORBERT NAMED
FOR ADVISORY COUNCIL

William S. Torbert, author of the
plan TO organize citizens advisory
council, has been nominated for
membership on the council. He
was chosen last night by the Rhode
Island Avenue Citizens Association.
Sixteen have been nominated for
the council. The election will be
held May ..
W. II. Lewis, jr., and Doctor
George H. Richardson, president
Of the Federation of Civic Associa-
DSnS. have also been nominated
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-10
Walkers
Must have foot help
One Week Free

This is to people who walk o"
dance, or stand many hours on
their feet. To those whose feet
swell, pain and burn.
We want 10 prove to you that
all these tortures can be quickly
relieved and prevented. Countless
people-folks all about you-know
this. They are saving this pain
and discomfort.
"Tiz" relieves these troubles, al
most in jiffy. 1t prevents them.
1t changes pain to joy at once:
When once you know. you viii
never let foot troubles bother YOU.
The test is free. Ask us for =
now. Watch how it draws out
pain and soreness, how it reduce
swelling. Then how it wards off
recurrence.
TO you who suffer in these
ways, few things are more impor-
tant. Your suffering is needless.
Let us prove that to YOU. Clip
coupon now.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-10
Whjten Skin
w1h Lemon
The only harm.

The only harm.
I e s 8 W a y to
bleach the skin
white is to mix
the juice of two
lie m o n s with
three ounces of
Orchard White,
which any drug
gist will supply
for a few cents.
Shake well in a
bottle, and you
aavA a whole
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-10
Citizens to Elect

The nomination and election or
delegates to the citizens ADVISORY
council will take place tonight. at a
special meeting OF the Cathedral
Heights Citizens Association.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-10

VI Wy WVIINNA 7 u
cure Your Resinol
Ealve has wrought
for my husband,
Who suffered from
an open sore on the
back of his neck for
four years. Several
doctors said that it
EsE = PanPaP and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-04-10
Serious operation
avoided
RsAinol healed stubbern sore

Elyria, Ohio, March Ii feel it
my duty and pleasure to thank you
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1925-04-24
Local 20 Personal

Warm days now. Cool Drinks
at Lindley 's-Advt.
The Coulee Warehouse Co. ha:
Blatchford's Calf Meal. -Advt.
Mrs. Mary Rose was in towr
from Hartline for a day or two
last week.
Harry Carver made a business
trip to Okanogan the latter part
j of last week.
b All Kinds of Fishing Tackle
and Athletic goods at Lind.
ley's. -Ad7t.
Postmaster E. ]. Edison and j.
M. Davis were Ephrata visitors
last Saturday.
The Soap Lake May Festival
will be held in that city on Satur.
day, May End.
Another shower of rain came
just at supper time Tuesday
evening, lasting for perhaps an
hour.
w. H. Adair spent a couple OF
days in Spokane the first of the
week. returning home Wednes-
day morning.
Received my second car of
feeds of all kinds. Prices al
ways a little lower. E. j.
| G,lenther. -Advt.
! Robert Danson of Spokane was
a visitor here the first of the
week, going out to the Lincoln
Stock Farms, in which he is in
terested.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wood Rhodes
returned the first of the week
from a fishing trip up the Met
how. They had been gone for
several days.
j. L. Tucker of the City
Garage, went to Spokane Mon
day after another Star car,
which he delivered to Wilson
Creek parties.
Mrs. Oscar Rose, of Tacoma,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Higgin-
botham of maritime. were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Mccain
Wednesday evening.
Mrs. N. D. Swank left Tues
day morning for Otis Orchards.
to spend a few days with Mr..
Swank, who is stationed there
temporarily as section foreman.
Mrs. Hansen entertained her
school at an Easter party given
at her home Saturday, April
10th. The house was decorated
in pink and white. Covers were
laid for ten. H.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1925-04-24
Harry c. johnson Named
Supervisor Of Banking

Wednesday mornings papers
carried the announcement from
Olympia that Harry C. johnson
of Walla Walla had been appoint
ed Supervisor of Banking, to
succeed j. c. Minshall, whose
resignation had been accepted.
The new appointee takes office
May 9TH.
Mr.. johnson was cashier of the
Coulee State Bank for some time
few years ago, and has many
friends here who will be pleased
to hear of his preferment for
this important position.