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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-26
SOMEBODY CALLED,

SOMEBODY CALLED.
ON THE telephone.
AND ASKED for me.
AND / went to the phone.
AND SOMEBODY said.
YOU'LL PARDON me.
BUT L wanted to ask.
ABOUT YOUR ice box.
rs 1T working o. X"
AND / hadn't seen it.
SINCE THE night before.
AND AT that time.
1T WAS quite all right.
AND I said 50.
AND THE man hung up.
AND RIGHT away.
WENT to the maid.
AND SAID to her.
so FAR as you know.
THERE is nothing the matter.
with OUR ice box"
AND SHE said yes.
so FAR as she knew.
AND HAVING confirmed.
WHAT ! had said.
AND WONDERING.
WHY ANYONE.
SHOULD BE interested.
IN ANYTHING.
AS UNROMANTIC.
AS OUR ice box.
] WENT back to work.
Evening star., 1925-07-24
TWO DIE IN PLANE.
Commercial Flyer and Student Are
Killed in Fall.

BOSTON, July "a CD.-Lieut. Mark
c. Hogue, a commercial aviator, and
student passenger were killed yes
terday when an airplane piloted by
Hogue crashed near the Boston air
port In East Boston. Hogue was for
merly an Army flying instructor and
an air mail pilot.
Evening star., 1925-07-24
LEGION OFFICIAL
DENIES TROUBLE
Acting Commander Says Or
ganization Is Working With
Veterans Committee.

Declaring that there is no breach
between the American Legion and
the Veterans Joint Committee, an
organization composed of members of
all veterans organizations working
in the interest of war veterans EN-.
ployed in the Government here, Act
Ing Department Commander Thomas
j. Frailey of the legion said today
the Legion is cooperating entirely
: with the committee. Pooling of the
activities of all organizations for vet
Grams in the Government service is
the proper way to get results. he
said, and credit should not be given
tosone organization over another, be-
cause all are working toward the
same end.
Orders were issued a few days ago
by Department Condr. julius I.
Peyser of the American Legion that
all publicity regarding the work of
the legion with the veterans joint
committee should be properly super
TlSed and given out from legion head
quarters. AS a result William H. Car
roll, chairman of the joint committee,
has indicated his displeasure. Carroll
is also associated with John o. John
son, another legionnaire, on a subcom-
mittee appointed by Peyser to investi-
gate contemplated reductions in force
iE the prohibition unit of the Treasury
Department, which may involve ex-
service men. In addition to Carroll,
Past Department Comdr. Frank L..
Peckham, Senior Vice Comdr. FraEcis
i. Miller and Harlan Wood. all mem
bers of the American Legion, are on
the joint committee.
A meeting of the veterans joint
committee will be held Wednesday
night at the District Building, where
fhe entire matter will be thrashed out.
Evening star., 1925-07-24
WANT.
WINES AND BEER
Wet Resolution Passed Over
Professionalism Is
Reelected President.
BY the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., July "a
A resolution urging modification OF
the Volstead act, at least to the ex.
tend Of legalizing light wines and beer
was adopted by the national conven'
ton Of the Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans yesterday. There was consider.
able opposition to the resolution, how.
ever.
Another resolution, adopted unani
mously, called on the members to ex
tend their sympathy to the Jews OF
the country who are striving to erect
a monument to Hyam Solomon
financial mainstay of the American
Revolution"
The delegates also enthusiastically
greeted a resolution calling on the or.
der to pledge itself to join any move.
ment for the incorporation in history
text books of the names and services
of "Hyam Solomon, financial mainstay
of the Revolution; John Barry, father
of the American Navy, and Thomas
Fitzsimmons, a signer of the Consti
tuition of the United States.'
Former Representative Michael j
Evening star., 1925-07-24
THREE j. S. FLYERS
KILLED IN CRASHES
Lieut.. John F. McBIain of
Washington Hurt in Third
Accident at Oahu.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
HONOLULU, July 24.-Three Army
aviators were dead today as two
courts of inquiry organized to deter
mine the cause of three airplane accl'
dents yesterday on Oahu Island. The
third death came at midnight when
Staff Sergt. Prosper Ter Moulien dleo
from injuries received when the plane
piloted by Lieut.. John H. Wyatt OF
Hampton, Va, crashed into a high
tension wire. Lieut.. Wyatt also was
killed. In another accident Lieut..
Charles L. Morse of Lancaster, N. H.,
was killed when his Army plane col
lided with a Navy machine in midalr;
Lieut.. John r. McBlain, District OF
Columbia, and Private John w. Han
kins were injured when the plane In
which they were searching Tor wy
ats machine crashed into the same
wire about 500 yards from the scene
of the earlier accident.
McBIain Badly Hurt.
McBlain suffered a compound frac-
ture of the jaw, severe laceratlons
and possible internal injuries. Morse
was attached to the 18th PURSUIT
Squadron and Wyatt to the 4th Cd
servation Group. McBlain is connected
with the latter command.
Ll6uI. MOTSS was NlIICu NAAS4A AAAS
plane collided in midair with Navy
plane commanded by Chief Petty
officer Frosio. The Army plane was
thrown out of control and crashed to
the ground, while the craft piloted
by Frosio continued in the air. one
wing of the Navy plane was slightly
damaged.
The accident in which Lieut.. Wyatt
was killed occurred within an hour
of the first crash. Encountering en-
gine trouble, Wyatt made for a small
field to land. His plane crashed into
the high-tension wire, killing him al
most instantly, and injuring Ter Moul-
len. The plane was not badly dam
aged The third accident happened
shortly afterward. Lieut.. McBlain,
with Pvt Hankirs, observer, went in
search of Wyatt's machine. Finding
it, they made a landing, but In doing
so crashed into the wire. Both men
were badly injured and the plane
broken up.
Evening star., 1925-07-24
SEARCH FOR BODIES
OF 8 MINERS STOPS
Ten Lost Lives Fighting Fire in
Tennessee Shaft-Two
Recovered.

By the Associated Press.
ROCKWOOD. Tenn, July 24.-Ef
forts to recover the bodies Of eight
miners who yesterday were entombed
in Bryson's Dip, mine of the Roane
Coal and Iron Co., as the result OF
an explosion, today were abandoned
temporarily.
A rescue party, which entered the
mine early this morning, returned
with a report of a fire. which the en-
tombed men were fighting at the
time of the blast, and was gaining
headway rapidly
Work on sealing up the section
where the flames are located was be.
gun Immediately
Funeral services for the two men
whose bodies were recovered last
night were to be held this afternoon
Efforts to recover the remaining
eight bodies will be resumed after
the fire has been extinguished.
Evening star., 1925-07-24
BAND CONCERTS.

Concert by the United States
Soldiers Home Band, bandstand,
tomorrow at 5:45 o'clock. John S.
NJ. Zimmerman, bandmaster; Emil
A Fenstad, assistant leader.
March, '1vanhoe". ........ LoSey
Overture, Festival. .Latann
Entr'acte-ta) "Serenata, Cb) Lit
tie Coquette" ".............R .Reiser
Gems from comic opera Chimes
of Normandy" -...... .Planquette
Fox trot, Already. -. al Jolson
Valse Petite. MY Lady Laugh
ter" ........ Charlotte Blanke
Finale, "The Star Spangled Ban
ner."
Today at 6:45 pm. at Mount Alto
Hospital, Wisconsin avenue north
west, by the United States Navy
Band. Charles Wise, assistant di-
rector.
March, National Emblem" Bagley
Overture, THE Fairy Lake" Auber
Popular, Selected Fox Trots"
Clarinet solo, with the Swal-
Charles Brendler. bandmaster,
U. S. NJ
Caprice characterisque, "Danse
Negre" -.....-.......... .Ascher
Grand scenes from 'cl Lom.
waltzes, "orfental Roses
Ivanovici
Gems from the musical comedy
THE Wizard of Or" .Tietjens
Popular Numbers
March, "Amizicia" 80. Chambers
Finale, ''The Star Spangled Ban
Concert by the Army Music
School, Walter Reed Hospital, to-
day at $50 pm, w. o. Kenneth
Hebert, conducting; Capt. r. G.
Sherman, commandant; William
c. White, principal of music.
Coronation March," from THE
Overture. Morning. Noon and
Night in Vienna. 49,. .Suppe
Fox trot, Honest and Truly" Rose
Duet for two clarinets, "Nanine."
CMusicians e. B. Gentle and Bias
Flores)
Excerpts from the opera mi
kado" Sullivan
Waltz, "Tales From the Vienna
Ballet music from William Tell"
Selection. "old Folks at Home"
Lake
Fox trot, "Ukulele Lady. Kahn
March, Sons of Australia" Lithgow
Finale, 1.-THE Star Spangled Ban
ner."
Evening star., 1925-07-24
Army Examining Board Named.

An examining board has been ap-
pointed to meet in this city for the
purpose of examining such officers
of the Army as may be ordered be-
fore it to determine their fitness for
promotion. The detail for the board
is: Col. Henry c. Whitehead, Quarter.
master Corps; Col James B. Mitchell,
Coast Artillery Corps; Col. Wiley
Howell, Infantry; Maj Daniel w.
Harmon, Medical Corps, and Capt.
William A. Smith, Medical Corps,
with Capt. Ross G. Hoyt, Air Serv-
ice, as recorder.
Evening star., 1925-07-24

enlarged pores, chatting, chap
ping, sunburn. Nothing like
it for relieving eczema. Heal
ing and soothing to baby's SEN
sitive skin. Doctors prescribe
it for baby's rash. Men with
tough boards like to use 1t be-
fore and after shaving.
Evening star., 1925-07-24
FENNING DEFENDS POLICE
All Arrests Made in Good Faith,
Commissioner Believes.

Commissioner Frederick A. Fen
ming. in charge Of police administra-
ton. is loath to believe that any mem
bers of the force encourage persons
to violate the law in order to make ar
rests, he said in commenting upon
recent instances in which police
women have failed to sustain cases in
Police Court.
The Commissioner said he has not
made an appointment with Mrs. Van
Wrinkle to discuss the efforts of the
woman's bureau to apprehend mashers
on the streets.
Evening star., 1925-07-24

Donohoe Of Philadelphia was re-
elected president today. He was un-
opposed. Other officers elected were:
Judge Martin L. Sweeney, Cleveland,
and Patrick w. Falvey, Toronto. vice
presidents; Michael w. Delaney. Chi
cago. secretary; Patrick j. Dowd
Holyoke, Mass, treasurer.
Six members Of the national board
of directors also were elected. They
are C. F. Horan, Los Angeles; Thomas
J. Luciad, Jersey City; Patrick j.
O'Donnell. Minneapolis; John Don
nelly, Bristol, Conn: DR.. John s. Nc
Glaughlin, Detroit, and j. r. Ma
haney, Lockport, N. Y.
Evening star., 1925-07-24
90 For You!

If you write the best letter in this
weeks contest, telling what Noxzema,
the new Miracle Cream" can do for
the skin. Every week . prize Of $40
is awarded-yow letter may win this
weeks prize!
Evening star., 1925-07-24
Sheep Raising Increasing.

Sheep production is expanding in
the United States. the Department Of
Agriculture said today. An increased
number Of farmers are handling sheep,
a survey showed. and the lamb crop
was fixed at 5.5 per cent larger than
last year. The large increases were
reported from the native States, while
the Western States showed decreases,
the percentage being 122 for native
States and 97.7 for Western States,
as compared with last year.
Evening star., 1925-07-24

WHAT use can YOU find for Noxzema? This
w marvellous kind of cream has already
spread like wildfre over the East. Over $1,000
jars were used last year,
Over million women 1t as a beauty
cream for softening, whitening and clearing the
skin. They say it is wonderful base for pow
der too Quickly banishes pimples. blackheads,
Evening star., 1925-01-09

SEWING MACHINES electric. s25:
round bobbin Singer. $3.50: others. IS to SIS;
renting, repairing: all guaranteed. Capitol
Sewing Machine Exchange. 43 II ST. NV.
Fra lin
Evening star., 1925-01-09
FOR sALE--AUTOMOBILEs
SIMPLY TELEPHONE.

There is no need for you TO leave your
home store or Office to dependable used
car. Just call Potomac 1883 and make known
your wants. 1t will be our pleasure to bring
q car right to your door.
Evening star., 1925-01-09
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

GROCERY AND MEAT STORE, corner down
Town; daily receipts. S75; very cheap rent
lease; will inventory price asked; terms or
trade for second tr. note, good small property.
Paying business places of all kinds and
sizes wanted for cash clients, also In trade
for equities in city and suburban houses, clear
ground, etc.
Tor results list today. Established 1895.
n. Z. RION CO., INC.
Main 4HqT 1923 + ST.
Evening star., 1925-01-09

Your Car in Trade.
Very Liberal Terms.
Open Evenings and Sundays.
STERRETT & FLEMING, Inc.
1881 14th St.
Champlain St. at Kalorama Rd.
Phone Columbia $3.50.
Evening star., 1925-01-09
Luncheonette L Pastry Shop
Manager

To participate In business. Downtown estab-
1sbed restaurant location; opportunity to cap
italize prestige already built, TO develop spec
lHity de luxe luucheonette, Management eX-
pcrience in business aud shopping center and
enough investment TO guarantee applicants
ability, integrity and success required. Ad-
dress Box 314K, Star office.
WE WANT HOTELS. BOARDING AND
rooming houses aud restaurants for cash buy
crs. We cannot supply the demand. Square
dealing is the secret Of success. We have
the confidence Of the public. List your place
now and time.
Marshall Business Brokers,
Evening star., 1925-01-09
FOR SALE-M1sCELLANEoUs.

BANJO, tenor, eth case: excellent condition:
sacrifice for cash. us 18th ST. 4. ". Apt. A..
lntween and $50 pm. Franklin 3S47-J. IL
BATHROOM OUTFITS. all new and cuaran-
teed, 500 up; kitchen sinks OF all kinds. s.. 25
up new white NitTeous toilet outfits at $40. so
np: new hotsir furnace purchased from Gov
hinge seat. al 81: White Sanitary sheet celIu-
loid covered scat At $3.50: sill Of our plumbing
material is sold with a guarantee Of money
REAMs-I beams. angles. channels T irons:
plain and reinforcing hSrs and mesh; plate
trusses Of soft. spans. The largest selection
in the city at the cheapest price, stored ut our
Camp Meigs grounds only. 5th and Florida
BRICK, at Camp MeIgs only
new doors. stock sizes. So and 81 %; sash, new
3 lights. 81 each: screens. 40c each
FURNACES-Brsnd new hot-air furnaces pur.
LUMBER -Salvsgnd from our many wrecking
operations t@Ee;he5 with az a immense purchase
sheathing: flooring, siding and ceiling at low
prices. We can save you money.
PAINTINGS therslield house paint. mannfac-
tured by Certain teed Company. white and all
other colors. S2.2J per gallon. Color card
mailed on request. Also burn. roof ana fence
RooFING-Capi,oI roofing manufactured br
GeTtain,ttsesa. Co., ,,-rIy, S1.25: 2ply. sis!S:
2.ply, 81 %: 3-ply. Sl50. Certsiu-teed four
none shiueles, guaranteed ten yesrs. $500
WALL BoARD-Brand-n new fiber board. Sc per
SO. TT; hreproof rock board. 3hc per
50. f.
SIDNEY HECHINGER HOUSE wRECKING
CO.. Camp Megs. 9th ard Fla. ave. northeast.
Main Office. 9th and G SITS. southwest. Statesmen
At both Offices until $50 pm. FOURTEEN
YEARS SAVING YoU MONEY ON BUILD
NG MATERIAL AND CHEERFULLY RE
CNDING on MERCHANDISE RETURNED
HAVE ESTABLISHED THE GOOD WILL OF
THE SIDNEY HECHINGER- COMPANY.
EED beautiful full double, light oak.
2316 LIST ST. NV. North $3.50. IL
BED DAVENPORT handsome plush; Ike new
cost 5000. sell So; bookcase, $500. 1901
18th
BUILDING MATBz..-A-y-f.-9hDr OF ali kinds
new and recoudaloned. Doors ana sa-S, wall
board, Certain -teed roll roofing and strip shin
Sles. Du Pont paints: lowest prices Wash
ngtou Wrecking & Supply Co. Inc, 9Th and
X and Water SITS. s.N. tat the 7th st. wharyes)
Pboue Franklin zoos. ''Hes dquartcrs for Eco
Ismical building Materials
Evening star., 1925-01-09
RECOMMENDED SERVICE.

The CDitOCtng business concerns GtI0rGH-
ire sdttsfIct'0H to stur, TeodGrS. AIRY corr
plGEpt found necessary 80 be made 10 Ihe
S'dr Etii rccetre poTmpt attention. For
odmtsSE0r TO Recommended SeTTice Col
uplH coll NGin 500G. Branch IIJ.
Evening star., 1925-01-09

STAIR BUILDING. store and office fixtures:
work absolutely first class: prices verv reason
able. IS Grant pL Phone Fr. 33G9-W.
Ask for Mr. WOOD IIs
Evening star., 1925-01-09
HUDSON-ESSEX.
USED CARS.
(COntinue6

Hudson Coach, very late 1873: splendid
condition throughout. ST75.
Essex Coach, 1924. This car is in excel
lent condition, with new motor. S725.
Chevrolet Sedan, late 1928; good shape;
uauy extras. $3.50.
Dodge Touring. 1922; condition like new.
s2ai
Evening star., 1925-01-09

MATTRESS MAKING AND RENoVATING-
Mattresses. bHN springs. cuSh and pillows
renovated az >pS isl prices. Special this month.
mattresses renovated. So 80. COLUMBIA BED
DING co. 616 It. NV. rhone Main 1923. %
Evening star., 1925-01-09

AUTO RADIATORS AND CORES: FREEZE
proof radis tors; tenders and bodies repaired
WTTTSTATT'S. 3la 18th ~. NV. az blocks
below Ps. sve.l Franklin $40. 1421 ST.
Franklin s036.
Evening star., 1925-01-09
FOR SALE-AUTOMOBILES.
OLDSMOBILE.

The right place to buy the
right kind of a used car to meet
your every requirement.
Evening star., 1925-01-09

AUTO PARTS NICKEL PLATED. TABLE.
ware rpsilvsred equal TO new sterling silver
rnhurnished, brass beds relacquered. JOHN 4.
GoTTSMAN & Co testabl!Shed 191or, 80
Pierce It NV. lhnna franklin h4Sl.
Evening star., 1925-01-09

UPHOLSTERTNG AND INTERIOR DECORAT-
ING. JULIUS LANSRUFCiH wants you TO call
md -
Evening star., 1925-01-09

TRtNK REPATRING-MINTz REPAIRS
trunks. leather bags ladies' handbags, etc. Call
phone Mintz 93s St Main 3sss.
Evening star., 1925-01-09

SEWING MACHTNEs-Used all makes, s.,
SO SIS; Singers and motors, 50 per mo.
Rentals, repairing and parts, Machines sent
on trial. Open evenings. d. c. Sewing Ma
chine Shnn. Ina II 81. ne. Line $3.50
Evening star., 1925-01-09

BANJO, tenor, eth case: excellent condition:
sacrifice for cash. rs 18th st. nv. Apt. A.
latween and $50 pm. franklin 3S4I-J IL
Evening star., 1925-01-09

SEWING MACHINE HOSPITAL. I12s 9th St
NV Building has been sold and We are forced
to vacate and sacrifice our entire stock on
hsnd. Two Ia re model Singers, portable elec-
tries shoemaker's machine. Singer; hem
stitcher. good new. 10 other machines in
good condition: electric washing machine, .
sewing motors. one-quarter horsepower a. G.
motor. All must go res lrdless of price.
Franklin 445t.
Evening star., 1925-01-09

SEWING HTNES-Snger s1J: n. Home.
$40; Domestic, sl2; other big bargains. New
and renting I31 11th, nr. Pal. Royal. FIR. 1925.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-25
TWO RUM VESSELS ARE TONED TO NEW LONDON
One Is Screw Yacht Hornet Woman Reputed Head
 of Bootleg Ring

New London, April 25.-The twin screw yacht Hornet. formerly the Comango, owned by George J. Duffy, Whitehall street, New York. and the motorboat K-100S5, owner unknown, were brought to this port this morning by prize crews from the coast guard destroyer Jouett which captured the vessels in rum row early last evening. The yacht was captured after a chase of 15 miles during the course of which eight three inch shells were fired at her. The motorboat was captured after a IF mile chase, and hove to only when the last of 12 shots struck within few feet of her. Neither boat had liquor aboard, but both are held for violation of tlre navigation laws.
 The Harnet has never been caught although it is reputed to be one of the most active rum runners opcr- ating in these waters. A woman bootlegger is said to be the head of the syndicate which operates the yacht. l.. Bush of Portland, Me. was captain at the time of seizure, the crew consisting of William G. Ross, Los Angeles. John Thomas, Charles Buckner. and J. Huntley, all of the seaman's institute. New York Aboard the motorboat were Captain Carl Olsen of Newport. Thoams Nor ano and John c. Cavatt both of Newport.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-25
FINNISH RUNNERS
 ARE NOT BLAMED
Both Nurmi and Ritola Likely to Be Absolved,
 A. A. U. Man Says
By Tha Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 Omaha, Neb., April 25.-After 6 long distance telephone conversation this morning with Kenneth L. Will son, athletic director at Drake uni versity, at Des Moines, relative to the alleged exorbitant expense demands made by Hugo Quist. manager for Paavo Nurmi and Willie Ritola, Fin nish running stars, G. T. Wendell, chairman of the Mid-Western A. A. L. registration committee. told the Associated Press that Nurmi and Ritola undoubtedly would be Rb- solved from any blame in the affair"
 Wendell said that Wilson told him that "Quist apparently is the only one connected with the affair" and that "Nurmi and Ritola are wholly innocent from any connivanCe for extra money Wendell will com municate this talk 10 Frederick w. Rubien. chairman of the national registration committee of the A, A, L.. at New York, and said he was confident that Nurml and Rltola would be dissolved from any blame.
 Wilson told me that Quist called him aside when the matter of ex- pcnses for participation in the Drake relays was mentioned, Wendell said. "aud that he (Wusonl did not have any doubt but that the Runners were innocent that any such de- mands were being made"
New Britain herald., 1925-04-25
CONTRACT NOT BINDING
New York Judge So Rules in Action in Which Jewish Parents Had Ar- ranged Childrcns Marriage.

New York, April g5.-A contract of marriage mudr hrforc rabbi by The parents of boy and girl is not binding upon either minor Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge Fahcr has ruled
 As a result o' tms ruling, made yesterday, a S2Iooo breach of promise suit brought hy Edua Top. ofsky, 1a, or Oskaoosr Iowa, against Harry \. Ftukelsterr 25 ot Brooklyn, has boon drorrel Mss Porofs&y and younr l1iakolslein were formally matched by their par euts. an agreement having been signed in September, 19el. between the respective par"As and before a rabbi here. The marriage was to have taken place September C, l92% but young Finkelslein. al that time, refused 10 go through with it be- cause. he sai1 the families had quarrclcd since the signing of the agreement. Miss Popofsky prompt ly brought suit.
 Though he would not honor as To- gal the agreement to marry Judge l5aber granted tNc girl ss,5oo given tn TNnkclstcir as dowry money at the ume the agreement was signed.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-25
STAMFORD LIQUOR HAUL
Fifty Cases of Scotch Seized By Po- lice After Power Boat Runs Aground On Rocks.

Stamford. April 25.-Fifty cases of Scotch whiskey were seized by the police here this morning after the power boat Eddie grounded on the rocks at Flint rock at Southfield Point The police, who had been informed that the boat would make an attempt to land liquor were on watch all night, but it was not until daybreak they discovered the boat aground and men in three rowboats attempting to remove the cargo.
 Two men in one boat were cap turcd after they had landed 12 cases underneath the dock of the Ponus Yacht club. They gave their names as Edward Biek, q, Riverside, Conn, and Francis Grceney. 16. Stamford.
 Two mon in another boat, on dis covering the police rowed to Jacks island and escaped 10 the Stamford shore after wading through mud al- most up to their hips. Later the police found 12 cases hidden in a field, evidently, by the two men, who had been returning to the Eddie for another load when discovered.
 The third boat had apparently been unloaded before the police cap tured 1t. The men in it escaped.