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6 Of Kimteest to Womens The wife of the prime minister of Bulgaria is the president of the Bul garian Woman’s Suffrage association. It has a membership of more than 6000 persons, both men and women. , Miss Bessie Bernstein has just been appointed a sanitary inspector in Bos ton. The appointment is said to have been largely due to Miss Bernstein's unusual qualifications. She was born and brought u>p in the north end of Boston, which corresponds witfi the lower east side in New York, and she Youll Laugh! “Sittin’ still is one o' my strong points,” says old man Billings, of Kilo, in “The News Value of Old Billings,” the story of a great Confetti Trust, an un busted octupus. A roaring, chuckling slice of the richest humor that has come from Ellis Parker Butler s pen since the famous “Pigs is Pigs.” You’ll laugh. You’ll have to laugh. It is the funniest piece of fiction in years. In HAMPTON’S MAGAZINE April—On Sale Now It’s a far cry from Old Billings to “The Watch in the Night,” by Josephine Daskam Bacon in the same number of HAMP TON’S. Mrs. Bacon, in this story, has produced a master piece. A beautiful, poetic, dreamy creation—a short story that makes you feel better for having read it. Get Hampton’s this month, if for this one story alone. You will read also the early chapters of Rex Beach's greatest novel “The Silver Horde.” Thousands of readers have found it the best serial of the year. Harris Merton Lyon tells the story of the crisis that comes in mother’s life when she realizes that her boy has grown up. “The Shrine of Bric-a-Brac,” Mr. Lyon calls it. Humor, yes; and wholesome pathos. Perceval Gibbon: “Chartres,” a splendid story of a persistent Englishman and a stubborn Boer, and the long, long fight they waged over a lost cannon. Other stories, and mighty good ones, too, by G. W. Ogden, Julia Truitt Bishop and Forrest Halsey. HAMPTON’S fiction is clean, vigorous, satisfying. You can— and will — read every story in Hampton’s with enjoyment and i real profit. Buy it today—any live newsdealer 15 cents HAMPTON’S MAGAZINE, New York w® iw® nt In order to meet the demand we have now on exhibition 200 swell Easter creations which we must sell before tomorrow night. If .you haven't bought you will do your self an injustice if you don’t inspect our stock tomorrow as our prices are "it." The IPamsMi MOmsiry MME. HEILE, Prop. MME. DELZELL, Designer. FRED BROSSEAU, Trimmer. not only understands the people and their needs, but also speaks their lan guage. For several years she has been private secretary to Meyer Bloom field' in the civic service house. French women have caused to be introduced in the chamber of deputies a bill abrogating the clause in the civil code declaring that the wife owes obedience to her husband. Some of the most distinguished women in the country are said to be behind the movement The suffrage papers are still griev ing over their mistakes as to Sweden having granted tV ballot to women. The dispatch which caused thg mis take read, "to all inhabitants of 24 years or over.” The suffragists in other countries are asking if Sweden does not enumerate its women among Its inhabitants when taking the cen sus. Lady Fraifes Balfour. Lady Stach ey, Miss Cicely Hamilton. Miss Low nes and Mrs. Richard Grant com prises the editorial committee of the new suffrage monthly, the English woman, which has just been started in London. Ita main object will he the promotion of equal suffrage, but it will publish articles and stories on many other subjects, including art, theater, literature, music and the more recent discoveries in the field of science. Miss Lilian Roff is the first wom an to take the degree of bachelor of divinity at London University. She not only passed through the course with credit, but made an unusual record in the severe examination re quired 'before such a degree is con ferred. BABY’S TERRIBLE WATERY ECZEMA Itching Humor Broke Out on Tiny Mite's Cheeks —Would Tear His Face Till Blood Streamed Down Unless Hands were Bandaged — Spentssoon Useless Treatments. CURED BY CUTICURA AT COST OF BUT $1.50 “ When nay little boy was two and a half months old be broke out on both ho gave an ointment which was so severe that my babe would scream when it was put on. We changed doctors and medicines until we had spent fifty dol lars or more and baby was getting worse. I was so worn out watching and caring for him night and day that I almost felt sure the disease was in curable. But finally reading of the food results of the Cuticura Remedies, determined to try them. I can truth fully say I was more than surprised, for I bought only a dollar and a half's worth of tho Cuticura Remedies (Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills), and they did more good than all my doctors’ medi cines I had tried, and in fact entirely cured him. I will send you a photo graph taken when he was fifteen months old and you can see his face is perfectly clear of the least spot or scar of any- lf 1 ever have this trouble again, I will never think of doctoring but will send for the Cuticura Remedies at once. As it is, I would never think of using any other than Cuticura Soap fot my babe. You are at liberty to publish this, it may help some distressed mother as I was helped. Mrs. W. M. Comerer, Burnt Cabins, Pa„ Sept. 15, 1908.” Ciitleurs Sosp Mr ). Ointment <Boc >, Resntvnnt *so*' ►. and ChoroUte Coated Pill. <2sc>. arc Hold Uirousaout tte world Or pot. London. 27. tWar terhoiiw So : Pari. 5, Rile d« la PaU: Australia. R lowm « Co. Svd»ey; South Africa. Lennon. Ltd . ( an« Town. Natal. etc ; potter Drur A Cbem. Corp- Sole Props , 137 f 'olumuu* Av* . Boston WJlalleil Free. Cutie ara Pook on Skip naeaaea 130 WEST COMMERCE ST. Alamo Bank Building. cheeks with ec zema. It was the itchy, watery kind and we had to keep his little hands wrapped up all the time, and if he would hap pen to get them uncovered he would claw his face till the blood streamed down on his clothing. We called in a physi cian at once, but FRIDAY, A*RIL 9, 1909. Your Last Chance for a Hat for Easter Straight Coats and Plain Skirts The models of the spring suits for morning and street wear show* the half-fitting or shapeless coat and a rather plain untrimmed skirl, with none of the old time flaits. Furs may be worn on cold days. gteHOLMARYS aCCOK BOOK Spiced Meat. Mix two ana one-half pounds salt, one-half pound black pepper, one-half ounce mace, one-half ounce caylsnne pepper, one-half and one and one half ounces Nutmeg Prepare your meait for roasting as usual. Sprinkle with the mixture and put in oven to roast, rut remainder of the mixture in a jar, cover tightly and keep for future use. Cottage Pudding. One cup of sugar, one cup n<lk, one-half hup of melted butter, one esg. one pint of sifted flour, to which has been added two teaspoons of uaking powder. Bake 45 minutes. NEVADA COURT RULE BARS SNAP DIVORCE CASES Reno, Nev., April 8. —The divorce colony is much disturbed over a rul ing by Justice Qrr that both parties to a divorce action must be buna fide res idents, The Sothern divorce suit is said to be almost identical with the case in question. The decision was given in the case of Howland vs. How land, in which the wife came here and caused papers to be served on her hus oand during a brief business trip. The’ court held such action to be illegal. The state holds only on bona fide resi dents served in whatever district he mav reside. RELY ON INSANITY PLEA TO SAVE HIM IN MURDER TRIAL Jackson, Miss., pril 9. —Today in the Sorsby trial for the murder of Postoffice Inspector Fitzgerald was spent in hearing the testimony of near and distant relatives and inti mate friends of the defendant as to the insanity of Sorsby, All were of the opinion that he was insane when the killing was done. FORT WORTH LIVE STOCK. Fort Worth. Tex., April 9. —(Spe- cial.) —Cattle receipts. 5200: hogs, 3500. Steers, fair, steady, tops $5.70: cows fair, lower, tops $4.20; calves, choice, steady, tops $5.50; hogs, choice, higher, tops, $7.10. res SAN ANTONIO LIGHT SOCIETY Society Editor's Office 1359—80th Phoms. ' Residence 873—01 d Phone. Conducted by Amy Cresswell Beil. (For the protection of the public and itself The Light is compelled to make a rule that no society items sent in may be published unless the street addresses of the persons mentioned are glvon. Il is necessary that The Light be able co identity persons about wham information Is given before it can allow mention to be made Ln the society column.) Mrs. Bessie Bell Andrews has issued invitations to a song recital to be given Monday evening at 8:30 o’clOeft at the San Antonio Female college. The following program will be ren dered: "Soldier’s Chorus" (Gounod) sopranos, Mesdames Briam and Polk, and Misses Brack. Blalack and Saun ders; altos, Aliases Bardenwerper, Boettler, Bourland, Carroll and Gaens ]pn; “Ardon Glin Cen El,” from “Lucia” (Donizetti), Mrs. Bessie Bell Andrews: “When the Roses Bloom,” (Reichardt), Miss Alice Boettler; lai ’’Dreams of a Summer Night.” (Haw ley). (b) "The Yellowhammer,” (Leh mann). Miss Bessie Madge Andrews; “Lt’.'laby.” Mrs. August Briam; “Vio lette” (Rogers) and "What Pity is Kin To." Miss Lucille Bourland; “Open Thou Thy Blue Eyes,” (Mas senet), Miss Elia Carr: "The Styrian Song," (Eckert), Miss Rose Brack, (a| “I Am Thy Harp.” (Woodman), (b) “Oh. Drink Thou Deep of the Purple Wine,” Miss Gaenslen: (a) “AVidomung,” (Brahms), <b) “Hindoo Song.” (Bemberg) Miss Bardenwerp er; (a) " The Day Is Gone," (Hawley), (b) “Sing to Me.” (Bischoff). Aliss Carroll; “Chanson Provencale” (Del Acqua), Airs. August Briam; (a) “Elegie.” (Massonet), (b) “Little One a’Cryin’,” (Speak), Aira. Bella Mar shall. r. . / Three prospective brides weir the honorees of a pretty dinner given last night at the St. Anthony hotel by Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Ball. Those complimented were Miss Wilmer Ma teer, Miss Johnie Kokernot and Miss Kato Murphy. Green and white were the colors chosen and bridal conceits were used in the table decorations. An archway of Marguerites, from which swung a wedding bell likewise of the chosen flower formed the center-piece. Sil ver candlesticks held white candles with green shades, and scattered over the table were Afarguerites and ferns. The place-cards were hand-painted bonbon boxes for the ladies and but tonieres of Marguerites for th? men. The ices weie served in the form of tlnv white slippers. Covers were laid for Miss Johnie Kokernot, Dr. J. L. Felder. Miss Wil mer Mateer, A. W. Houston. Jr.. Miss Kate Murphy, Lieutenant Everett Hughes. Mrs. AV. W- Turney of El Paso. Mrs. Pleasant McNeel, Caprain and Mrs. Brooke Payne and Mr. and Mrs. Ball. A pleasant surprise party was given Mrs. W. B. Mathis by the members of Magnolia grove, Woodman Circle, 'Tuesday evening at her home on N’qrth Olive street. Mrs. Mathis was the recipient of a handsome gold chains which waw presented in a hap py manner by Mr. Sheehan on behalf of the members o f the grove. Those present were Air. and Mrs. T. waters. M r . and Mrs. R. Still. Mr. and Mrs. P. Stevens. Mr. and Airs. Ringlestein, Mr. and Mrs. H. McCor mick, Mr. and Alps. Lucas. MosdameSk Stiwartz, Marx, Lehr, Patterson, Gas-’ tring and Misses Marx, Patton. Schlat ter, Weil mid Esther and Leslie Mathis, Mr. and Mrs. D. Speers and Mesdames Pierce, Powers, Burke, Han son, Wooten and Chaffin and Messrs Sheeman, Patterson, Murray. Schwartz, Chaff 1 !), Jennett, Ed. Still and others. The City Federation of Women’s clubs will meet tomorrow afternoon at. 4 o’clock at the Woman's club house. Airs. J. D. Seamirnds will con tribute a violin solo, and there will be a discussion of the recent council meeting of the general federation. All visiting, as well as San Antonio club women, are invited to be present at the meeting. Fannin school Mothers'■ chib ‘ will give a concert tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at Casino hall. An excellent program has been prepared in charge of Miss Florence Rabe, to which the following will contribute: Gilbert Schramm, Fred Daggett. Cheryl Dal kowitz. Miss Berye Robinson. Miss Mae Engle. Miss Gertrude Sdynisch and Louis Sayniseh. Miss Schmidt will give a musical skit. Peacock's orchestra will furnish the overture for the afternoon. —o— Mrs. H. AT. Aubrey was the host ess cl' a pretty informal tea yester day afternoon, complimentary to the teachers of Bowie school. A literary contest furnished the amusement for the afternoon. The prizes were won by Miss Eugenia Junck and Aliss El len Matthews. Several musical se-> KEEP LOOKING YOUNG. Do not allow your gray Mairs to make you old looking. Gray haired people are back numbers. De not be one. The use of earth will permanently restore the youthful color to gray or laded hair, no matter how old you are. Will keep you looking young, feeling young. Will give you a beautiful head of hair that everyone will admire. Start using it NOW and BE YOUNG. IS NOT A DYE. *1 and 50c. bottles, at draoglste. Send 2c. for free book, “The Care of the Hair.” Philo Hay Spec. Newark, N. J. / $1 and 50c botnet at Bexar Drug Co FRIDAY, APRIL 9. s•£. faster prize (Carnival Lovers of Pretty Hats YOU will be delighted with the collection of mag nificent Easter Millinery. It is one of the most satisfying displays you can find in San Antonio. Most correct styles only—at lowest prices. Saturday will be the last day to make your selections. Absolutely foolish to pay big prices for Trimmed Hats. 1000 Beauties Ready for a Look on Saturday Priced at $2.98, 3.98, 4.98, 5.98, 7.50 £ 10.00 Misses’ and Children’s Hats 50c, 98c, $1.50, 1.98 up to 3.00. Easter Ribbons —only silk ribbons sold here a yd. 10c, 15c to 35c. ALKEMEYER’S J. E. Winters, Prop. 312 East Houston St? lections were contributed by Aliss Junck during the evening. At the tea table, which was beau tifully decorated in roses and Easter designs, Mrs. B. L. Naylor poured tea and Mrs. L. E. Wolfe chocolate. Those present were Miss Sarah S. King, Miss Ida Millen. Miss Louise Lancaster, Miss Charlotte Stodda ,- d, Miss Annie Higgens, S. H. Patricß, Miss Mamie Higgens. Miss Emily Grothaus, Miss Florence Holland. Miss Pearl Wright, Miss Ethel Leo, Miss Ellen and Mrs. Wil liam Moore White. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Shafer enter tained yesterday evening with a pret tily appointed seven-course dinner. Reine Marie Henrietta roses were used in tile table decorations, a huge bowl of the spice-scented crimson beauties forming the center-piece. Miniature rabbits were the form that the ices took. Covers were laid for Mr. and Airs. Winchester Kelso, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Matlock. Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Trol linger, Mrs. Kate Schenck, Mrs. John Bollons and Air. and Mrs. Shafer. The Riverside Park School Mothers' club will give a musical entertain ment and bazaar tomorrow evening from 3 to 9 o’clock at the residence of Airs. C. S. Fowler, comer of Eads avenue and South Presa street. There was no meeting of the Phoe nix club yesterday afternoon on ac count of the weather. The program which was to have been given yes terday af'ernoon on Mark Twain by Miss Mitchell will be given next week. Airs. F. H. Leick and son Leonard, Airs. A. L. Maurer and son. Ernst, who have been visiting Mr. and Airs. F. J. Maurer 411 Crockett street, left Tues day for their home in Cleveland, Ohio. —o — Aliss Susan Blocker will entertain at cards tomorrow afternoon, compli mentary to Miss Johnie Kokernot. Mrs. J. S. Peter left last night to visit relatives in Fort AVorth and Dal las. —o — Mrs. AV. G. Edwards, 124 Howard street, has as her guest her daughter, Mrs. J. Lewis. DECLARES LAWS WILL MAKE EXPATRIATES New A’ork. April 9.—Commenting on the wave of prohibition legislation \now sweeping over the country. Rich- Ltrd Croker predicted that this course, at' persisted in, would drive those Americans who had amassed fortunes abroad where more liberal views pre vailed. “Europe." said he, “can give u¥ ncints on personal liberty. AA*’e hive stopped the horse racing here, oiW of the grandest of sports. AVe elafr it as a crime. We legislate as to yw and when a man shall drink. TheV" hole question resolves itself to thisX'Vc'll make our money here, but will to Europe to enjoy it.” exploding oil still KILLS ONE: MAIMS FIVE Port michmond. Cala. April 9. —One of the of a refining plant of the Stanwa'd Oil company exploded here tod<W- causing a fire that de stroyed aW art the works. It is re ported on« man wa s killed <uid five injusef ■ Flowers and Foliage, biggest stock in the city, priced sc, 10c, 25c to 1.50 Come here and save money on your Easter Millinery. "The Light's Daily Pattern This apron covers the entire dress except the sleeves and is made with out gathers, being fitted by the curving edges of the skirt and waist. Tho pattern is cut in three sizes, 32. 36 and 40 bust measure. Size 36 requires 6% yards of 27-inch material. Price of pattern 445 is HI cents. Fill out blank and send to Pattern Department of this newspaper. Name Address Size SPEED MANIA PUTS 67 AUTOISTS IN POLICE GRIP New York. April 9. —The efforts of the nolice to curb the speed mania to which has been ascribed the many casualties to pedestrians occurring within the past few weeks, resulted in the arrest last night of 67 automo- A PRETTY WORK APRON. I bilists. Most of those arrested were charged with running their cars in : excess of 20 miles an hour, or twice !as fast as the regulations permit. I There have been more than 200 ar- I rests for this offense during the past I two tlays. . .1. W. Hunt, of Pleasanton, is here attending to business matters. Easier you will find at Hertzberg's. w« have many specially selected gifts for Easter surprises. Bits of chaste and beautiful designs In jewelry tin both gold and silver) of all kinds fit for spring and summer wear. See our line before you buy. “At the Sion of the Clock.” 329 W. Commerce St.