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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-23
e. r. GIBSON DIES !
IN WAXAHACHIE

WAXAHACHIE, Tex. Oct. %
P)-C. r. (Uncle Charlie) Gibson,
So, veteran newspaperman and called
"The Grand Old Man of Texas Odd
Fellowship" died here today. lie
leaves his widow and two children,
Mrs. W. A. McDavid, living near Abb
lene. and Earl Gibson of San Antonio.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-23
CHARGES
SERVED ON
MITCHELL

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-P)-
Conduct TO the prejudice of good or
der and military discipline" was
charged against Colonel William Nit
chell today in court martial specifica-
tions served upon him as result of
his attack several weeks ago on the
conduct of the army and navy air
services.
The statement issued by Colonel
Mitchell at San Antonio, after the
crash of the Shenandoah, said the
formal accusation. constituted insub-
ordination, and was highly con-
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-23
BOB WHITES ADDED.
TO SAN ANTONIO zoo

Population of the Breckenridge
Park zoo was boosted Thursday when
seven Bob Whites were placed in the
bird quarters.
The fowls were purchased from w.
A. Snake King of Brownsville by Park
Commissioner Ray Lambert.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-23
MRS. LILLIAN DUKE
SICK IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-[R-Mrs.
Lillian n. Duke. divorced wife of the
late James L. Duke, tobacco magnatc,
is i'll at her home here. it was learned
today. Published reports that Mrs.
Duke had died last night, and that
she was penniless, were denied.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-23
POLICE RECAPTURE
'CAT-EYED ANNIE

BUFFALO, Oct. 23.--P,-"Cat-
Eyed Annie was rccapturcd today.
She was found in the attic Of a.
partially constructed house in Ken
more just outside the city limits. BY
a workman. The woman, knorn
throughout the country as nofor.oui
confidence woman. escaped YESTERDAY
from the Erie county Jail here.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-23
FIND TEXAN GUILTY.

QUANAH, Tex, Oct. &c. /
Martin, charged by indictment with
the murder OF Harold Elliott on Dc
tober 10. 1924, was found guilty OF
manslaughter and given Il five-ycal
suspended sentence in the district
court here.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-23
RECOVER TWO MORE
BODIES FROM U-BOAT

NEWPORT. Il. l., Oct. 23.-CPl
Two more bodies were recovered today
from the sunken submarine Sol by
navy divers.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-23
GIVES TEXAS CHANCE.

This gives Texas growers a bet
ter chance at the markets and Texas
fruit this year will reach places it
has never been sold before.
Texas fruit Friday was sold i'll
rcany San Antonio restaurants.
A. Pratts, part owner and buyer
for the Manhattan cafe, said the de-
mand for Texas grapefruit. oranges
and lemons is increasing yearly.
He has just returned from Europe
and trip through the East and
North and said Texas citrus frulr IS
more talked of there than here.
The Texas lemon. he said, is known
as the best in the world.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-23
COURTHOUSE.
T0BEF|RST
PROJECT
Construction Expected to
Be Started Before
January /.

Work on Bcxar county's new court
house annex and jail, county bridges
and n new home for delinquent boys.
provided for in the recent bond issue
Of S2,OJO,0o0, will be begun before
January /.
Definite announcement Of this fact
was made Friday by County Judge
Augustus j. McCloskcy. following re-
ceipt of notice from Austin that the
attorney general has approved the rec
ord in tie bond issue. Under the law,
this approval is necessary before the
bonds can be sold.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-23
MAP OUT WORK.

The majority of the bridge work
to be done under the bond issue also
has been mapped out, the judge said.
Plans for the new boys home will be
drawn at once.
Of the S2.OjO,000 issue. S1,4O0,000
will be used for the construction of
the courthouse annex and Jail, $780,
600 for bridges and $4,000 for the
boys home.
I'VE plan to start work as soon
after the bonds are sold as possible, "
Judge McCloskey said. THAT means
that at least two of the projects, the
new courthouse and Jail and the
bridge work will get under way before
January l."
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-23
MEET COMPETITION.

Larger and better fruit than ever
before is coming out of the Valley
this year, according to officials OF
the Pruitt Commission company.
Texas growers have organized scienti-
fically and can now compete with the
largest citrus producing areas of Cali
fornia and Florida. A better system
of grading has resulted in larger
and better fruit marketed on a
sounder basis.
The Florida citrus fruit crop is
short and Florida growers are de-
manding high prices, produce men
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-23
MERCHANTS
FORECAST
BIC YEAR
Rio Grande Growers Ready
for an Extended Visit
From Prosperity

While San Antonians Friday were
getting their first taste of the Val
lcy's 1925 grapefruit and orange crop,
farmers of the citrus fruit belt OF
the state were getting tho guest room
ready for n prolonged visit from
Prosperity"
The citrus crop Of the Rio Graudc
Valley has started moving and San
Antonio produce merchants who arc
receiving their first shipments predict
one of the greatest years in the his
tory of fruit growing in Texas.
Texas grapefruit sold on. the San
Antonio market Friday at 81 a box.
Oranges, the first shipment Of which
was received Friday by the Gugen-
helm Goldsmith Produce company
sold at 50 a crate.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-23
WILL OPEN BIDS.

Bids for the bonds. already adver-
tised for. will be opened by the COM
missioners' court on October %, Judge
McCloskey said. The sale is expected
TO be made Immediately.
There is but one step necessary for
the sale. Judge McCloskey said. That
is approval of the issue by John s.
Thompson, bond attorney of New
York. whose o. X. is required by
bond buyers. This is expected within
4 few days, the county judge said.
With the sale of the bonds there
will be no delay in starting work
Judge McCloskey said. Plans already
are being drawn for the new court
house annex and Jail.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-23
Today
A Widows Cash.
Ford the King.
No More "Obcy."
No, to Atheism.
BY Arthur Brisbane
Copyright. 1925 by Star Co

FRS. LEATHE'S husband left
M her s5,OOO,OOO IS years ago,
~ In bankruptcy court she tes-
titles that her total assets are re-
duced to 5000, including a wrist
watch worth $500.
Mrs. Leathc kept her money longer
than is customary with widows of
rich men. Gentlemen who consider
Il almost business virtue to rob
woman usually get their money in
much less than IS years.
If you expect to leave widow or
daughters, leave a certain income so
tied up that it cannot be stolen
from them. A good trust company
or the right insurance policy will
help to do that.
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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-23

IN Russia on the other hand,
i delegation of orthodox priests and
bishops begged the government "for
an equal civil status with citizens
of the soviet state"
The priests asked the right to pub
lish religious literature and have
for their children (priests of the
Greek church marry the same edu-
cation as is given to the children of
peasants. The Russian government
says NO.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-23

VARIOUS adyertsements OF fI0r-
v ida land schemes have published
the statement that this writer is di-
rcctly or indirectly connected with
such schemes, and requests for infor-
nation as 20 their value como from
many parts Of the country.
Florida is a great state and will be
greater. But the writer is not con-
nected in any way whatever with any
Florida land scheme. II he eycr'had
any Florida or other land for sale,
that fact will be announced later.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-23

MIR. FORD offers to build for the
IVA government at a cost of $500
600 an ail-metal dirigible, $50 feet
long. 1t is the type of aircraft that
the world needs, can fly 1000 miles
without coming down. 1t represents
common sense and economy.
There is no doubt that President
Coolidge will accept Mr.. Ford's offer.
lie was among the very first TO
praise and encourage Henry Ford s
aircraft plans.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-23

IN New York City a group of fool
L ish young men seek to charter a
corporation to encourage atheism,
and destroy the power of church and
clergy.
Quite a program but the judge
wouldn't let it go through.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
New Invention Destined
to Make Country
Driving Safer.

Highwaymen will undoubtedly get
some unpleasant surprises when San
Antonio motorists equip themselves
with the newest pistols designed espe-
cially for their protection.
The pistols shoot the same shells
that a 410-gauge shotgun does. The
bullets can either be buckshot or a
single ball.
The guns can be carried in the
front seat within reach of the driver.
If highwayman slips up and tries to
get rough, one discharge of buckshot
would be sufficient to put a very
abrupt end to his career.
When the public begins carrying
the guns to any big extent it is expect
ed a very MARKED decrease will be
noted in the number of holdups on
country roads.
Robbers usually pick on motorists
because they are away from the
crowds and have no protection.
A charge of buckshot will change
the entire aspect of the matter, how
ever.
Some first-class advice is for all
highwaymen to pick out their tomb
stones before going out in the future.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
S. A. PHOTOGRAPHS
SEEN BY MILLIONS
OF MAGAZINE BUYERS

Nearly 100000 persons will see
two pictures of San Antonio beauty
spots which are published in this
weeks edition of The Saturday Even
ing Post.
The pictures were chosen from a
group furnished The Curtis Company
by Fred NJ. Herndon, publicity di'
rector of the Chamber of Commerce.
Mr.. Herndon voluntarily submitted
about a dozen views nearly month
ago and three were selected for publ
cation, one of the japanese tea garden
and sunken gardens of Breckenridge
Park; a view Of the river and an,
other of the Alamo. The latter is tc
appear at a subsequent date.
This is the greatest piece of civic
publicity yet attained by Mr.. Herndon
who began his campaign of selling
San Antonio through pictures, several
months ago.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
BIDS FOR S. A. MUSEUM
TO BE ADVERTISED

A resolution authorizing City Clerk
Fred Fries TO advertise for bids on
tn construction of the municipal mu,
scum and art gallery in San Pedro
Park has been prepared and probably
will be passed by the city commission
Monday.
Lack of money necessitated thu
drawing of a second set of plans,
which delayed work nearly two
months. Another delay was OCCASION
ed by a misunderstanding as to the
site.
Twenty-Five thousand dollars was
appropriated by the city in June,
When completed the building will be
worth 100000.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
YOUTHS MOB WAX
FIGURE; GET KICK
AS POLICE ARRIVE

Persons living near Dallas and
Lexington streets Wednesday were
startled by blood-curdling screams,
emanating from Madison Square
Park.
They looked from their windows
and beheld a mob apparently dis
patching a victim, whose limp form
could be seen as it was tossed from
one to the other.
Motorcycle Officer Eddie Braun
solved the mystery. When he found a
fully clothed wax figure lying in the
street and five youths hiding nearby
enjoying the scene they had caused.
With a lecture from Chief of De
tectives Street they were released.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
DOCTOR COLLAPSES
WHILE BEGGING DOPE
AT POLICE STATION

Collapsing in the police station,
where he had gone for assistance, a
former physician and surgeon pleaded
with police for morphine Wednesday,
and was given medical treatment.
Well dressed, cultured, he walked
into Chief of Detectives Sam Streets
office.
I'm a sick man, chief, and must
have some dope-morphine,' he said.
Then he tainted.
He was revived, and told his story.
He said he was a graduate physician,
having practiced medicine in an
Arkansas city for so years
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
MEN SCtOTH|NG
|. FOR FALL IS
I. COLORFUL
New Styles Feature Gay
Shades in Hats and
Suits.

Color-and plenty Of it, will be the
keynote in mems clothing for this
fall.
So heavily are clothing manufac-
turers banking upon dressing Milford in
the gayest array OF colors possible
that several new shades have been
announced and now are to be seen in
hats.
Cinder, (similar to pearl gray),
azure, ocean green and willow brown
are the new effects in which hats can
be had.
Fall suits in Venice blue, capri
blue, and woodland brown, all nearly
solid shades of the darker colors with
checked effect, will be most popular
with men, stylists have decreed.
LAPELS WIDER.
Hose, cravats and sweaters and a
combination of necktie and handker-
chief in the same colorful design are
expected to add to the brilliance of the
gentleman's appearance when slightly
cooler weather arrives.
Mems coats this year will have a
slightly wider lapel than previously,
while the peak lapel will replace the
notch styled lapel of a year ago. More
men will adhere to the single breasted
coat than the double breasted, but the
latter will be in greater favor this
fall than ever before, according to
Jerome X. Harris, advertising man
ager of Frank Bros.
Trousers are destined to be slight.
~ narrower than the wide balloon de-
signs in such popularity.
ADOPT NEW STYLE.
A revolutionary movement in adopt
ing the distinctly American athletic
style in place of the English style in
clothing which previously has been
followed, was announced by one OF
the largest mems clothing manufac.
turers in America.
Fancy designs in lumberjack sweat
ers, with tightly knitted bottoms and
cuffs suitable for sport, and collar at
tached shirts will be in style.
No freak designs will be seen in
any mans clothing, the greatest part
of the loud colors being in piaids and
chcckcrboard effect.
The increased usage of the en-
closed automobile has had the effect
of making the overcoat slightly lighter,
although in practically the same style
as last year with the straight line
back.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
SPECIAL TEACHERS
EXAMINATION AUG. 29

4 special examination for teschers
in the county schools who desire higher
ratings than those now held, will be
held ut the office of P. Z. Stewart,
county superintendent, at s O'Clock
Saturday morning. This will be the
last examination before the schools
open, Mr.. Stewart announced.
Following the examinations all pa
pcrs will be sent to Austin for grading,
Mr.. Stewart said.
A large consignment of new books
for use in the schools has been re-
ceived. Mr.. Stewart announced, and
will be distributed at once. Another
shipment is expected by August IA.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
SHEIKS AND SHEBAS
GET NEW THRILL OUT
OF BRICK WARFARE

"You haven't heard the latest yet"
The actions of jaded jellybeans
and flappers, whose former diversion
of pulling trollcys on street cars has
been abandoned, speak graphically.
Several carfuls in search Of amuse'
ment passed near Mistletoe and Bel,
KNAPP where new apartment house is
under construction.
Determining, they gathered car loads
of bricks from a stack and proceeded
to enjoy a battle royal.
Residents heard the brick barrage
and called the police, but the Offend,
ers had exhausted their supply of am
munition and fled.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
Not to Be Copied

A young artists model was al
rested for speeding.
A lass is arrested for speeding
A lass who's model, we're told.
Alas! She becometh a model
For other young people less bold,
Ard yet she should not be n model
In speeding, for IL Is a norm
That being model for artists
Is merely a matter of form"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
FIRE CHIEF TO FLY
OWN AIRPLANE HERE

Chester r. johnson, state fire mar
shall Of Alabama, will pilot his own
airplane to the twentieth annual con-
vention of the Fire Marshals' Asso-
citation of North America. TO be held
here September IA, 10 and IL, ac-
cording to a telegram received frim
here Thursday.
Marshal johnson plans to fly from
Montgomery, Ala, and will arrive
here September II, he wired the Gun
ter Hotel.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27

A cold rain beat down on g lone
equestrian as he rode into San An
tonic 80 years ago.
1t was February II, 1886.
His tired mount plodded along the
muddy lanes leading to the city's first
police station which was known as
Bat Cave"
Reaching the station he dismount-
ed, threw a ragged slicker over his
horse and strobe into the station.
Since that time the station has been
supplanted by a more modern struc-
ture but he is still there. He is San
Antonios oldest employe.
J. Frank Brown is his name.
He is now a captain of police.
Eyes, / guess I'm the oldest en-
ploye in point of service the city has,
Captain Brown reluctantly admitted.
I've seen administrations come and
go but I'm still here. And I still like
my Job. haven't tire; of it."
OLDEST EMPLOYE.
Search of city records and inquiry
among the old-timerc failed to reveal
anyone who could beat Captain
Browns record.
Captain Brown was little reticent
about relating his first arrest.
Soon after he entered the depart
ment. he was detailed by Chief Shar-
dein to stop a disturbance at the cor
ner of Main avenue and Soledad
street.
Captain Brown found a COW punch
err, who obviously had imbibed toe
freely, breaking in a bronco to the
delight of the public.
Captain Brown brought in his man
Since making his debut in one OF
the most efficient police departments
in the Southwest. Mr.. Brown has
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
POLICE CAPTAIN OLDEST
SAN ANTONIO EMPLOYE

been active in running down many
criminals.
He we'll remembers the day when
the cattle rustler and the gunman
we're the chief menaces of public
safety.
He has seen several Of the most
notorious gunner in Texas come and
90.
A remarkable fact about Captain
Browns career as law enforcer Is
that he has never killed man.
His slate is clean.
Despite this. however. he has dealt
with some of the worst.
Captain Brown, powerful of stature,
halls" from Iowa.
When a young boy his family moved
to Missouri.
Before coming here he spent his
time punching cattle and riding the
trail from Texas to the markets in
the central states.
Bat Cave was located where the
city hall now stands. Mr.. Brown re-
marked that he was impressed with
the modern structure when he ar
rived.
SAW BAT CAVE GO.
Bat Cave consisted of a two-story
adobe structure and a tall adobe stock
ade. Red. white and green whiskey
bottles. with the neckB broken off,
bordered the top of the ball.
This prevented prisoners, who were
kept between the main house and the
stockade. from climbing the wall and
escaping.
Mr.. Brown saw the Bat Cave go.
1t was torn down and the station was
bordered the top of the wall.
A few years ago an adequate head
quarters was built with the central
! fire station on st. Mary's street.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
Hints On Etiquette

When a young man has won. a girls
promise TO marry him he should at
once impart the news TO her parents.
In many cases the gift OF a case of
Scotch viii help greatly in winning
the favor Of his prospective father-in-
law. II will show the young man is
willing to go to any extreme to break
into the family. II the parents con-
tinue obdurate, tho young man shoulG
not get rough. 1t is unseemly for him
to attempt to tell the girls father
what he can do or where he can go.
Moreover. physical combat would be
distressing to the young lady. Use
tact and. II necessary. eiope.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
S. A. WOMAN'S BURIAL
AWAITING MOTHER

Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha
Phillips, %, who died at her home,
1913 Clifford Court, will be held upon
the arrival of her mother, Mrs. H. A.
Stephens, from Dove Greek, Colo. Mrs.
Phillips was a native of Mexico and
had lived in San Antonio for three
years. She is survived by her mother,
n son, Herman, and a sister, Mrs.
William Carroll, Of San Antonio.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
GIRL SCOUTS HOLD
FIRST AID EXHIBIT

A demonstration of first aid work
was given by Bluebonnet Troop OF
Girl Scouts, at San Pedro Park, un-
der the direction Of Mrs. j. X. Be
retta, girl scout commissioner Wednes-
day. Two girls passed the test as life
savers in the Junior Red Cross Life
Saving class and won their certificates
and emblems.
Talks were made on scout work by
Mrs. Beretta and others to the troop.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
TIRED AUTOIST DOZES
AND CAR is WRECKED
Tired and sleepy"

Tired and sleepy"
That was how L. H. Boyle, war
rant officer of Fort Sam Houston, felt
Wednesday night as he was returning
from town.
For a moment he closed his eyes.
But that was a moment too long.
His automobile crashed into a tele-
phone pole and he passed into an UNI
natural sleep of several minutes dura-
ton.
His injuries consist Of scratches and
bruises. He was treated at the Base
Hospital. 49,.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
Our Proposition

The treasury department com
plains the people use too many dol
lar bills. If the government will
reduce the cost of living 80 per cent
Wen use only half as many.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
Nora Lee %Eze rl0reMehezfl
Nora Lee Refuses Lily's
Demand for Fortune
Left by Andrew
CHAPTER XIV

Andrews wife had the crouching look of an animal
N her hot menacing eyes; the same look when she
covered against the wall the pistol eveled at Margarets
heart.
Nora Lee stepped into the shadow, her strung
tight with alarm. She would wait-she would not open
the door. +"
But Lily kept her finger the bell. It's strident in
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
His Mistake

An Englishman told his wife he was
soing to play a joke on her. Then nc
!, went Into a closet and committed
s'icide. How could he be joking when
he ~yns dead in earnest?
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
Lost His Socks

Inspector Edgelfs hose dropped
in its tracks while racing for the
Mexicans. - Excerpt from news
story. Hose" should be "horse,"
: Of course.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
Why Not?

A news dispatch reported Eskimo
members of MacMilIan's Arctic explor-
ing party would appear before the
northern footlights" why not us,
the northern lights alone?
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
Place for Supers

Dora Dumbbell thinks a radio
5uper.ststion Is a place where they
keep "extras" for emergency use on
radio programs.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
History Repeats

Forty Parisians have launched
movement among men to quit wear.
ing collars. This is sort Of mod.
ern siege Of Troy, where all our col.
lars come from.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
Acme of Cruelty

The police are trying to find boot
logger who sold a man liquor that
blinded him but failed to leave the
man tin cup and some pencils to
sell on the streets.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-27
Getting Experience Fast

Achieving the distinction OF being
born with tooth. baby at Hart
ford. Conn, had its first bout with r
dentist when the tooth was removed
six days after the baby's birth.