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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
MARRS HOLD FAMILY
REUNION AT AUSTIN

AUSTIN, Dec. pa family re-
union of the Mars family is being
held here at the home of Professor
S. NJ. n. Mars, state superintendent
Of public instruction. Christmas din
ner was had at the Mars home and
the visitors will spend the remainder
of the holidays here.
The party consists Of Mrs. T. NJ.
Mars, Stephenville, mother of sup
esintendent Mars; Miss Mary Mars,
sister who is a member Of the
faculty of the John Tarlton college,
Stephenville; j. F. Mars, brother and
his wife and daughter, Miss Maudc
Mars, Smithville, and Miss Cath
crime Mars, daughter of the superin-
tcndent and Mrs. Marrs.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27

for the last is months and which al
ready has manufactured and installed
more than $50 gas floor furnaces.
The business will be greatly enlarged.
Branches will be put in at Houston,
Dallas and Fort Worth, Mr.. Dickinson
said. But the factory will be estab-
lished in San Antonio providing the
necessary capital is subscribed here.
Should the corporation be organized
and the factory established here, Mr..
Dickinson said, hundreds of skilled
employees would find employment in
the new industry. .........,.o.,.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
WORLD LEADERS sum UP
PROGRESS OF Is YEARS

Copyright Universal All Rights Reserved Publication
Matter Prchibted)
NEW YORK, Dec 2o-The quarter century ending De-
cembr 81 1926 the greatest history. To sgnas it, Uni
Versal Service has obtained messages from the foremost of
science learning education religion and business in the United
STATES and Europe, on these PROPOSITIONS:
On the quarter century ending-the most 9VOndefM
and epOch-making quarter century in history
"Hoav aid in aat auy has mankind been beHefiedP
"IVhat class has gained most and ho7v?"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
MEXICAN CHILDREN
HAVE XMAS PARTY

Candies and Christmas gifts were
distributed among Mexican kiddies by
the Mexican Blue Cross and Solo
Serve. The distribution of gifts took
place at Guadalupe church, where the
kiddies were entertained with games.
Alexandra P. Carrillo, consul gea-
eral of Mexico at San Antonio, was
present at the distribution and deliv-
cred a few words of cheer to the chill
dren.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
new STATE PARK SYSTEM PLANNED FOR TOURISTS
1925 Skaters San Antonio Real Estate Records
SIX ALLOWED BOND
IN XMAS DRY RAIDS;
WOMEN ARE FREED

Six men arrested by prohibit
agents and city and county Offices
as the aftermath of Christmas Eve
celebrations were held under $500
bond each by U. s. Commissioner r..
L. Edwards, Saturday.
The men were charged with posses
sion of Intoxicating liquor. Four
women, wives Of some of the men,
and a negro chauffeur, were not held
by Commissioner Edwards.
Prohibition Agent Charles F.
Stevens and Detective f. P. Little
page, two of the raiding officers, tes-
titled at the hearing before Commits
sioner Edwards Saturday afternoon.
Wild rushes for the bathroom by men
and women who emptied whiskey con-
tainers were detailed by both Stevens
and Littlepage.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
CONSUL VALENZUELA
IN S. A. ON BUSINESS

Jose A. Yalenzuela, Mexican consul
at Houston, is in San Antonio, on an
official trip. He came here Saturday
morning, and Immediately after his
arrival held a conference with Ale
jandro p. Garlic, general Mexican
consul in San Antonio.
The nature of this conference has
not been learned.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
BUSINESS AT STATE
CAPITOL SUSPENDED
DURING WEEKEND

AUSTIN, Dec. 26.-Busincss at
the state capitol was generally sus-
pended Saturday, as the various de-
partments had closed last Wednesday
evening until Monday morning on ac-
count of the Christmas holidays.
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson spent
Christmas with her family at the man
sion and will not return to her execu-
tive duties until Monday morning.
Colonel Lewis Kayton of San Antonio
was the only holiday guest. Plans of
the governor to go to Temple were
abandoned.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
FIRE DEPARTMENT
PIONEER is DEAD

Funeral of Charles F. Wagenfuehr,
60, who died Saturday will be held
from his home, los Pendleton Avenue,
at 3 o'clock Sunday. Burial will be in
the new Lutheran Cemetery.
Mr.. Wagenfuehr, a lifelong resident
of San Antonio, was a pioneer of the
fire department. At one time ne ana
Phil Wright, now police and fire com
missioner, were the only members Of
the department.
Pallbearers will be: Carl Huser,
Mike Burkhart, L. r. Ferris, J. Hoff-
man and Jim Grille.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
NEW YORKER VISITS
S. A. FOR HOLIDAYS

Lawrence c. Christensen, associated
member of Hard and Rand, Inc, inn
porters of coffee, with headquarters
at New York, is in San Antonio to
spend the holidays.
While in San Antonio Mr.. Christen-
sen is ssest Of Mr.. and Mrs. U. S.
Pawkett, $50 West Craig place.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
SMITH STREET ARC
LIGHT REQUESTED

Residents petitioned the city com
mission Saturday to install an arc
light at the intersection of South
Smith and Grenet streets.
The request will be referred to Fire
and Police Commissioner Phil Wright
for a recommendation.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
GOTHAM ELKS LODGE
SUSPENSION STANDS

DALLAS, Dec. 2G.--Federal Dis
trict Judge William Il. Atwell, who
also is exalted ruler of the national
order of Elks, has not rescinded bis
order, issued under the latter author
ity, suspending the charter of New
York Lodge No. 1, for 80 days. Mr..
Atwell so announced today. The
order is effective January 2, 1926,
and will expire January 81.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
SteMer Joins
Sleepy
Dial Twisters

TOO much Christmas celebra-
tion?' employees asked Street
Commissioner Paul +. Steffler
Saturday.
They referred to the dark
circles under the commissioners
eyes.
no." he explained. II just
stayed up q little too late listen.
ing over my new radio"
Members Of the street depart
ment presented Mr.. Steffler =
six-tube receiving set for Christ
mas.
He plans 10 Join the Happy
Family and listen to VICAR
programs regularly. he said.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
INSTITUTE GIRLS
WILL GIVE PARTY

Girls from the International lnsti-
tute of the Y. W. c. A. will give q
Christmas party in the international
Institute building on Lakeyiew ave
nue. at S p. m. Wednesday, according
to Miss Ruth Muir, general secretary
of the association.
All boys from the Wesleyan Insti
tute have been invited.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
BEER CHECKS PART
OF BURGLARS LOOT

DALLAS, Dec. 2G.-Two beer
checks found in the till Of a grocery
store, along with some small coins,
was part of the loot of an optimistic
thief here Saturday. The checks were
rclics-or relicts-of the former age.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
SPECIAL XMAS MUSIC
PLANNED FOR CHURCH

Special Christmas music viii be
presented both Sunday morning AMI
night at the First Presbyterian
Church, according to DIR. T. Il. Hill
pastor.
Two anthems and n violin solo VIII
be given at the morning hour. Christ
mas anthems and carols viii be sung
at night.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
Staying CHARGED
FOUR BROTHERS AS
SEQUEL TO FIGHT

Murder charges were filed against
four brothers in Justice Adams court
Saturday in connection with the kill
ing of Nicolas Flores near Elmendori
Thursday night.
Assault to murder charges were also
filed against two of the same men for
an alleged attack on Victor Samudio
They were filed by Deputy Sheriff
John Subira.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
DIVING POPULAR.

High on the diving platform, flash
of white and color as some swimmer
does the jack-knife, the swan or the
spread eagle, or other form OF clever
and fancy diving, and gracefully
cleaves the air to slip noiselessly into
the waters below.
Such is one of the many scenes ON
Christmas Day in joyous, Sunny San
Antonio, the nations winter play
ground, where nature pours her lavish
treasures Of air and sky and earth,
in generous profusion to gladden. the
hearts Of her people. .~-->
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
Mankind Just Entering
mheritance-Dr. Crane
By DR.. FRANK CRANE
World Famous Essayist and Editorial Philospoh,

Essayis and Editorial Philopoher)
" HE last twentyfv years has been the most wonder
full and epoch-making quarter century in history.
n Civilization does not move forward by gradual
growth There to be long period of CESSATION and
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
great advance.

then suddenly there IS a
great advance.
We think of Greece as developing
over a long period, but all of the
significant names of ~Grecian history
can be grouped around julius Caesar.
Either shortly before or after him
occurred the birth Of the moral leader
of the world, as well as the great
events of Roman history. The third
period, when humanity seemed to hsve
gathered enough strength for another
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
ONION IN, SKINNAY!

A shout, flash of bright hued gar
ments, sound Of running feet, n
splash, and diamond jets of water squirt
high as happy youths and maidens
plunge into one of San Antonio'S
many municipal pools. Laughter echoes
among the stately liveoaks.
Joyous cries mingle with the carol
ing of hooking birds. Bright faces
vie with the many colored flowers.
Wavelets ripple from rim to rim of
the big pool as slim young bodies dart
here and there in the crystal clear
waters
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Ice and Snow May Rule in
North; Who Cares in
Summer City?

Christmas Day!
In the North Icy blasts, swirling
SHOWS, frozen lakes; bleak, whitehall
hills. Biting winds, sleigh bells, ring
of skates on ice. Heavy wraps, roar
ing fires, frosted window panes.
Br-r-r-r.
In San Antonio: Soft, balmy air,
gentle breezes, tropical verdure, spark
ling sunlight, ripping waters, bluest
skies, flecked with fleecy clouds.
Warmth and Nervousness
Evening star., 1925-08-29
SAY BRITONS CAUSED
ANDREWS EXPULSION
Military Surveys Made With Off
Ger and Member of Consulate,
Mongolians Assert.
BY JUNIUS b. WOOD.
BY Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily n

BY Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News.
MOSCOW, August 29.-The inclu-
sion OF lieutenant in the British
Army, the secretary of British con-
sulate, two persons whose names Mon
goiian officials could not ascertain, in
Roy Chapman Andrews expedition,
caused its expulsion from Mongolia
according to a statement made today
by the Moscow representative of the
Mongolian Republic.
The explanation is embodied in a
document entitled: Declaration for
correspondents of the American press
Moscow given to the press section of
the foreign office"
According to the statement, the ex-
pedition entered the zone forbidden
the Mongolian government and start
ed making military and Typographical
surveys, announcing that anybody
who interfered with the scientific work
of the expedition would answer with
his life.
The activities of the expedition
were far from scientific continues
the report referring to the British per-
sonnel, and despite the insistent re-
quests OF the government to limit IT.
self TO scientific explorations. Conse-
quently the government took the ex-
traordinary measures of sending it's
members outside the frontiers
The local deduction from the report
is that Andrews, instead of limiting
himself to antiquities did not forget
the opportunities presented from pros
pecting for oil or minerals, or else he
became involved in the Mongolian
stage of European political jealousies
Copyright. 1928. by Chicago Daily News Coz
Evening star., 1925-08-29

morning meal the field kitchens were
broken down and left to cool prepa =
ratory TO slowing on the freight cars
placed on the siding yesterday
Col. John w. Oehmann insists that
the District troops leave their camp
In a condition befitting well trained
troops and every bit of debris is being
cleared while awaiting the call which
marks the end of the encampment.
Motor Vanguard Leaves.
The vanguard moved out of camp
~ I:30 this morning, when the motor
ira nsport in command of Lieut.. VIII
liam |. Mushake started overland with
the hope of making Washington this
evening. If 1t does not get there to-
night it will make Fort Hum.
phreys and spend the night, arriving
in Washington by the time the main
body gets in tomorrow morning.
Evidence of what two weeks Of
Army field training will do for a group
OF men was made apparent to observ-
ers who saw the troops when they
came in camp and then watched them
at their last dress parade Of the train
ing period. composite brigade
commanded by Col. Oehmann and
composed of the Engineer Regiment.
military police, including motor train.
and the 2sth Signal Company and
1880 Infantry Headquarters Company
of the Virginia National Guard, were
paraded in honor of Maj. Gen. Ste
phan. commanding the National
Guard Of the District of Columbia.
and this camp. Gen. Stephan had
with him his 29th Division staff, COM
posed of officers of the District of Co
lumbia. Virginia and MARYLAND Ma
tional Guards.
The entire organization made an ex-
cellent appearance lined I'D on the
field. executed the manual Of arms in
unison, and marched with a steady
treaq, ana almost perfect alignment.
When the troops were lined up for
the review, Myer n. Goldman, the
leader of the 121st Regiment Band,
was called TO front and center bv Col
Ohemann and presented with a hand
some gold medal. a present from his
Fellow members of the music orca nj.
zation, in appreciation of the inte.-
est he has taken in the outfit and the
men composing it.
Goldman is taking an extended leave
Of absence when the regiment returns
70 Washington, and plans to go to
Florida.
Before the troops completed their
packing today. they were lined up for
muster. when the Regular Army in
spectors, Capt. Clay Anderson and
Lieut.. II. Fl. Pohl, checked their
names for the purpose Of certifying
the pay rolls for Federal compensa-
tion. As soon as this was completed
the instructors left for Washington
hv automobile.
Mai. Gen. Stephan left camp short.
~ after noon in the 29th Division
headquarters automobile. and will
make the trip back to Washington by
motor. stopping off in Richmond TO
visit the 260th Coast Artillery. which
will stop there for the night at the
armory of the Richmond Light In
fantry Blues, on its trip overland 20
Washington.
Evening star., 1925-08-29
INJURED CHILDREN
MENACED BY AUTOS
Drivers Ignore Two Thrown
From Machine in
Collision.

Streams of automobiles with blind
ing headlights sweeping up and down
wisconsin avenue shortly before II
O'Clock last night endangered the lives
or two children. who had already been
injured in an automobile accident
which threw them into the street
from the car in which they were rid
ing.
According to witnesses, little stten-
ton was paid to the children by
motorists as the little ones attempted
TO cross the line of traffic and get to
a point of safety.
The children. William King. 5 years
old. and Mary King. Z years old, were
riding In the car with their mother.
Mrs Blanche King. wife of Richard
Taylor King, of 1925 Olive street
when a collision occurred with the
machine of John D. Lane. 1914 Four
teenth street, at Wisconsin, avenue
and Fulton street. Mrs. King and
her son, Richard. years old, also
were injured in the accident They
were all treated by DIR. George w.
Wood, who reported none of them
seriously hurt.
Bicyciist is Injured
Alfred Nielsen, l3 years, 2701 Ma.
comp street, fell from his bicycle near
Macomb and Thirty-fourth streets YES
terday and sustained injuries to his
race and hands. physicians at Emer-
sency Hospital gave the necessary
treatment.
collision between an ambula nee
from Emergency Hospital and the
automobile of Anna nda Hillyer. 1855
Vermont avenue, occurred at Sixth
and Trumbull streets last night while
the ambulance was on its way TO
F'reedmen's Hospital with patient
Only slight damage TO the vehicles
resulted
Richard Tobin, 141S Hopkins street,
was driver of an automobile that
collided with the street railway load
ing platform near Fourteenth and G.
streets last night and was badly dam
aged. Tobin was taken to Traffic
Court and fined $50 for failure to have
drivers permit
Boy Hurt by Auto.
Alfred Juliano. 10 years old. 2105
Fourth street northeast, was injured
by an automobile in the freight yard
at Second and Q streets northeast
yesterday. He was treated at Sibley
Hospital
Five-yearold Pauline Miles. col
ored 626 Thirteenth street north
east, was knocked down at Thirteenth
and G. streets northeast yesterday
afternoon by the automobile of Harry
Grossman, 1928 Trinidad avenue
northeast, and injured about the
body and leg. First aid was given at
Casualty Hospital
Evening star., 1925-08-29
CURTIS OPTIMISTIC.
Doubts Forecast Trouble Over Debts
Will Occur.

TOPEKA, Kans.. August % GP).-
An optimistic view of the war-debt
situation was expressed by Senator
Curtis, Republican leader. when he
reached his home here from a vaca-
ton on the east coast.
Once the United States and France
agree" the Senator declared, I'VE will
be on our way TO a speedy adjust
ment Of the war obligations. l am
optimistic about the French matter
and do not believe it will involve the
serious difficulties which many OBJ
servers have indicated"
Senator Curtis believes there will
not be the slightest disapproval of
the Belgian loan settlement, when it
is thoroughly understood" 1T will
be approved, in my opinion. both in
this country and abroad. Our obli-
CATION was very clear. President Will
son had frankly expressed his desire
and extended a promise which was in
fact a moral obligation on our part.
We could only carry out that prom
ise"
The Republican leader believed that
Congress could show a saving of
$500, 900 900 in appropriations next
Winter.
Evening star., 1925-08-29
RICH MEN FRIENDS
OF SLAIN WOMAN
Accountant to Be Quizzed
Further in Mystery
Swamp Murder.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
OAKLAND, Calf. August 90
Mrs. Bessie Loren Ell Cerrito swamp
murder victim, was alive and in the
vicinity of the Oakland home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Ferguson,
on the night of August 20. "A hours
after her reported disappearance on
the night of August 10, when she
parted from her mother, Mrs. Annie
Ferguson.
Cndersheriff w NJ Veale of Contra
Costa County said this was estab-
hshed by statements of ]. p. Kofoed.
Oakland newsstand proprietor, who
said he knew Mrs. Loren through
business dealings with her and that
she called at his newsstand between
& and 9 o'clock on the night of Au-
gust 20
Had Many Male Friends.
Further questioning of members of
Mrs. Loren's family yesterday re-
Vealed little of value, Undersheriff
Neale said. Investigators spent most
of yesterday delving into correspond
ence of Mrs. Loren in an effort to
piece together her movements for
several years back That many men
of wealth and prominence, as we'll as
others of obscure station, figured more
or less prominently In the Hfe OIL the
pretty young Oakland nurse was re-
vealed by the letters and kilograms
and other documents found among
her effects.
Continued search of the FL Cerrito
swamp and Cozy Cove district yester-
disclosed no further clews of impor-
fance.
VIII Quiz Accountant
Officials expressed themselves as not
satisfied with statements of Gordon
Rowe. San Francisco accountant and
former employer of Mrs. Loren, and
said that he probably would be ques-
toned further.
DR.. J. J. Moyer Oakland physician,
and DR.. J. Loran Pease, Oakland den-
tist. also are slated for further grill
Ing. il was said by James F. Hoey,
assistant district attorney of Contra
Costa County. Both men refused TO
answer many questions on advice Of
their attorneys.
Evening star., 1925-08-29
MIDSHIPMEN BEGIN
ANNUAL VACATION
Return Bronzed But Exultant
From Cruise in Pacifc-Air
Students Free.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. August Co
Vacations began this morning for
l 500 midshipmen, following the end
of the annual cruise, which kept
them the greater part of the Sum-
mer in Pacific waters.
The training ships. New York, Ar
kansas and Utah, dropped anchor
yesterday. Gov. Gen. Walker of the
Panama Canal Zone arrived on the
New York s guest of Rear Admiral
Nogelgesang. in command of the
training ships.
Bronzed and hardened from the
many days of routine on the sunny
decks of the ships, but exultant at
prospect of a return to their homes,
the middies landed this morning and
swarmed to the academy. Members
of the air training quota. $50 in num-
Der, also will begin their vacation.
Evening star., 1925-08-29

Continued from First Page)
not be ratified before Christmas has
caused surprise in official circles. The
ministry of finance asserts that the
accord will be executed under the
conditions fixed by the men who con-
Quoted the negotiations, and it is
pointed out that the debt agreement
heads the list of subjects to be taken
up by the cabinet meeting called for
Monday.
The correspondent of lie Soir who
interviewed the Belgian debt funding
delegates when they arrived at Cher
bourg from the United States. says he
gathered the impression that there
was secret clause to the accord, as,
according to the correspondent, one Of
the delegates declared that a few
tanned something to balance the incon-
venience always resulting from a
creditors eXactions.
The delegates are represented by
the correspondent as expressing sat
isfaction with the results achieved
and saying IL was impossible TO OBJ
tain better.
Suggestions from Belgian news
papers that the new debt funding
agreement between the United States
and Belgium contains secret provi-
sions were denied today by Acting
Secretary Winston of the Treasury
Mr.. Winston said that all essential
features of the agreement had been
made public and that the entire pact
itself soon would be available foI
public examination.
Evening star., 1925-08-29
CARNIVAL TO AID ROAD.
Governor Among Those Invited TO
Riverdale Celebration.
special Dispatch TO The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RIVERDALE. Md, August 2s.-In
celebration of the opening of the new
Edmonston concrete road connecting
East Riverdale with the Washington.
Annapolis National Defense Highway
a Bladensburg and 10 formally initiate
a campaign to continue the F,dmop-
ston road to Baltimore and thereby
provide another highway between Bal.
timore and Washington, the Stephens 8
Citizens Association, with the CO.
operation of the Rogers Heights Citi.
zens' Association and others Of that
community, will stage a carnival to.
morrow from l pm. until midnight.
State officials, including Gov. Ritchie,
Senator, Representatives and the
commissioners of Prince Georges
County have been invited to speak.
There also will be music. dancing and
other features and a chicken dinner
Other communities invited to the
celebration are Beltsville, Berwyn, Col
lege Park, Hyattsville, Lanham, Bla.
densburg and Riverdale.
Evening star., 1925-08-29
WOMAN HELD AS THIEF,

Attracted TO Tenth and w streets
this morning by a woman's screams
for help. Policemen o. F. Beal and
K. 2. Greenlow of the eighth pre-
cinct found Olden Cooper, colored
holding Mary Thomas, alias Johnson.
on the ground and attempting TO
seize pocketbook she was alleged
to have stolen.
According 10 investigation of the
policemen, the colored Woma n. is sa id
10 have picked the pocket of Harry
Landon of 502 Rhode Island avenue,
WHICH contained s3n5. When arrest
ing the woman, Policeman Greenlow
stated. he was forced to take three
SO bills out of her mouth
In Police Court today before Judge
Aukam the defendant pleaded not
guilty and was held to await the
action of the grand jury on a bond
OF $500.