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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
MOTHER MAKES
SACRIFICE FOR
DAUGHTER
Woman Seeks Work So
Her Child Can Stay
in School.

Mother love. which would sacrifice
all in order that an only daughter may
have an education, made it's appeal to
San Antonio Wednesday. Through
Mrs. Sarah C. Overland, police wom-
an, the mother asks an opportunity
TO work for So n week, in order that
her daughter may remain in a Junior
high school.
And that is not all, the mother, a
widow of 80 years, will deny herself
the necessities Of life so that the So
weekly may go to her daughter for
monday lunches.
FIGHT AGAINST ODDS.
To Mrs. Overland, the widow con-
fided a tale Of hardship and suffering,
of fight against odds to keep herself
and her only daughter together. She
had raised large family but the 13-
year-old girl is the only one left.
The two had been living with San
Antonio family. The girl had been
kept in school only by the mothers
sacrifice. But now the family is leav-
ing town and the mother is without
funds.
She is willing to work but work
cannot be found. So she has appealed
to Mrs. Overland for assistance.
The policcwoman, after careful
investigation of the case, declares that
the mother and daughter are worthy
of assistance. The girl, though but
10, is very intelligent and is anxious
to continue her studies.
CALL FOR AID.
But poverty has interviewed and I'M
less aid is secured. the daughter must
be taken from school and the two will
have to fight the battle Of life together,
the girl without the equipment of
high school education.
1T is really a worthy case" Mrs.
Overland said in her appeal for place
for the woman. "The mother is Of
good family, respectable and can do
almost any kind of work. l am sure
there is family which will take the
two in and enable the mother to keep
her child in school,"
Mrs. Overland asks that anyone
wishing to help the two communicate
with her at central police headquar-
tiers.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
FOR ROLL
COLLAR AWAITED

Officers of the Second Division
have been warned to go slow in hav-
ing the coats of their uniforms altered
TO meet the approved roll collar de-
sign for officers of all branches of the
service.
Information has been received at
Fort Sam Houston that no change will
be authorized by the War Depart
ment until pattern for the roll
collar has been approved, and those
who have their uniforms altered do
so at the risk of having them ruined.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
COMPANY WINNERS
To Be DECORATED

Especial insignia or distinguishing
mark for excellence 10 be worn by
members of the winning companies in
the division competition at Fort Sam
Houston, will be selected by a board
of officers headed by Major G. X.
Cats, assistant chief of staff for the
personnel section of the Second Divi-
sion.
Competition TO determine the best
rifle company, the best machine gun
company, the best headquarters COM
pany and the best service company of
the division was concluded last week,
and announcement of the winners will
be made in n day or TWO. s,-sa So
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
SOLDIERS CAN BUY
FRUIT CAKES FOR
SIS CENTS A POUND

Fruit cake for Christmas at 30
cents per pound.
Many housewives around San An
tonic would be glad to purchase one
or more pounds at such a low price,
but the offer does not hold good to
everybody.
The cakes were baked by students
in the School for Bakers and Cooks
at Fort Sam Houston and are sold
only to members of the army person
mel.
The price charged covers only the
ingredients that 20 into the making of
the cake, for the school pays no rent
or other overhead.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
SHOALS RESOLUTIONS
RUNUP AGAINST SNAG

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-R)-
The House Rules Committee today
failed to reach vote on two resolu-
tons designed to carry out President
Coolidge's recommendations for dis
posal Of Muscle Shoals. They will be
takea up again Wednesday.
The resolutions. one by Chairman
Smell and the other by Chairman Mad
den Of the House Appropriations Com
mittee, were discussed at some length
in executive session and there was
every indication that members were
not in agreement on either proposal.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
ARMY OFFICER, WIFE
ms. A. FOR HOLIDAYS

Captain B. +. Giles and wife have
arrived in San Antonio from Fort
Leayenworth 10 visit during the holt
days and take advantage Of the op-
portunity to go deer hunting.
Captain Giles, who commands the
flying field at Fort Leavenworth, flew
to Kelly Field over the airways, and
Mrs. Giles came by train.
Captain Giles was formerly station
ed at Brooks Field.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
CONGRESS EXPECTED TOAD
BUSINESS, SAYS. FORBES
By B. c. FORBES

The skipper who lost his temper
over the ongoings Of his crew bawlcd
20 one man: "All l want from you is
courtesy and-little of that"
That suggests the attitude of bust
ness towards Congress. Apart from
tax reduction. business wants prompt
action by Copgress-and little OF that.
Rarely does the stock market of
the financial community or the bust
ness community welcome the calling
together of Congress This time men
of affairs have few or no apprehen-
sions. They expected conservative coun-
sells from Coolidge and they found
the President hurting such exhorta-
tons as these:
"The country does not appear TO
require radical departures from the
policies already adopted so much as
It needs n further extension of these
policies and the Improvement of de-
tails. The age of perfection is still
in the somewhat distant future, but
it is more in danger of being retarded
by mistaken activity than it is from
lack Of legislation.
What, briefly, are the main things
business desires of Congress?
First, and most important Of all,
business, in common with the rest of
us, wants thorough-going tax reduc-
ton before March 10, when we have
to pay all or part Of our 1925 in
come tax. Happily, there is every in
dication at present that Congress will
not disappoint. ..
Given this relief, business will be
prepared to overlook shortcomings on
the part OF our legislators.
The main body of business opinion
is against prevailing attitude.
Business is almost unit in demand
ing that the Federal Trade Commits
sion be compelled, by law, to cease its
constant harassment of legitimate con-
Germs conducting their operations le-
Ultimately, legally. The business world
feels very strongly that the time has
come to amend or end this miss-fire
body Of tax eaters.
Business and finance favor volun-
tary railway consultations rather than
the compulsory consultations threat
ened by the transportation acts of
1920. IL Congress does anything. bus
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
KIWANIS CHRISTMAS
PARTY FOR ORPHANS
TO BE HELD FRIDAY

The third annual Kiwanis Christ
mas party for the chilren Of the city's
orphanages will be held at the Gun
ter hotel at II 10 o'clock Friday, De
cember Is. The children will be tax
en- TO and from the party in automo-
biles provided by members of the
Kiwanis Club.
After the party they will go in a
body to the Majestic theater, where
they will be the theater's guests at
the afternoon matinee.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
GIRL, SPEECHES. I
YEARS, HEARS RADIO

AKRON, Dec. 16.-CP)-Wander-
ing in a soundless world for more
than seven years, Pauline Fenton, II,
heard last night the distinguishable
sounds of human voice.
This was the result of a radio test
made by mythical Santa Claus from
station WDAC here. Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Il. Fenton, the child's par
ents, placed the earphones of a radio
set to the child's ears while a pro-
gram was being broadcast.
Santa" the child murmured, as
tonishing her parents who had aban-
doned all hope the child ever would
hear again.
Santa stopped broadcasting and di-
rected this special appeal to the child !:
Pauline, Pauline Fehton. Old Santa
is glad to know you can hear him
speak, and I'm going to have a great
big doll for you Christmas" There
was a short silence in the Fenton
home as Santa finished his promise
Then with eyes radiant and a happy
smile spread over her face Pauline
turned to her mother and said, Santa
is going to bring me a DOLL"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
State Of Texas
X. l.. DANIEL
Commissioner Of Insurance
Ia. 700

Commissioner Of Insurance
No. ZOO
Austin. Tex, Nov. is, 1925.
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
This is to certify that the Baltimore
American Insurance company, New
York, n. Y, has in all respects fully
complied with the laws of Texas as
conditions precedent to its doing bust
ness in this state, and / have issued
to said company a certificate of au-
thority from this office emitting it
to do business in this state for the
year ending the 2Sth day of February,
1926.
Given under my hand and seal Of
office at Austin, Tex, the date first
above written.
B. WERKENTHIN,
Deputy and Acting Commissioner.
Il. Haueisen, state agent, San An
tonic.
Richey, Casey h Grssg, agents,
San Antonio, Texas.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
CENTRAL BASEBALL
CIRCUIT REVIVED

MUSHROOM, Wis. Dee. 16.-OP
Revival of the Old Central Baseball
League with four clubs. Muskegon,
Ludington, Grand Rapids and kala-
mazoo. is announced by Russell II.
Gallagher, Chicago real estate dealer,
who will operate the Muskegon Club.
Emerson w. Dickerson, sports edi-
tor of the Grand Rapids Herald, will
be president Of the league.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
PRISONERS SLAIN.

AUSTIN, Dec. 16.-CP)-killing
IL two convicts on the Wynne State
Prison Farm by fellow prisoners have
been reported to the governor. NJ. g..
Ryan died November ! as a result Of
his throat being cut and Newton Sto-
vail died November 3 as the result of
n fractured skull. Names Of the pris-
oners committing the crimes were not
made in the report
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
WET FIELDS HALT
FLYING AT BROOKS

Wet fields Wednesday caused a ces-
sation of flying activities at both
Brooks and Kelly fields.
Crews from Kelly field were sent
out to bring in three planes that stu
dents of the flying school had been
unable TO fly back.
One of the ships was so badly dam
aged in landing that it had to be haul
ed back, another needed slight repairs
before it could be flown and the third
was ready to fly, but the motor proved
hard to start.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16

1--WE Sell Jewelry Store Jewelry."
Riebe's Jewelry Store, 306 Main ave-
nue.-(Adv.)
Dance the farewell and novelty
party of L. j. Homen's Merrymakers
Thursday, Dec. IL. Labor Temple
(Adv.)
Dance Wednesday for the prize aud
music Of the Hot Shots. Labor TEN
pie. Good. Adv
Who is "a Block from High
Prices?" Riebe's Jewelry Store, 800
Main Avenue.-(Ady.)
DO not forget the dance at Fest
Hall, Thursday niEht.-(Adv.)
DIR. Foster, dentist. Gibbs Bldg.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
SCOTCH SOCCER STAR
SOLD FOR $4,000

LONDON. Dec. 1G.-(P)-Pur-
chase prices for soccer football players
are still soaring. A new record has
been made in the sale for 10000
pounds (about $50,000) of Gala
ciar, Scottish international forward.
The player was sold by the Newcastle
United Soccer team TO the Scottish
Airdrieonian team.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
THEATER FOLK
DELIGHT VICAR
T FAMILY
Majestic Artists Entertain
Ether Fans With
Unusual Bill.

Office slaves, laborers and other
workers who have membership in the
Happy Family Of the Friendly Sta
ton were late getting to work We'd
nesday.
And many housewives-ordinarily
prompt about getting early breakfasts
for their fortunate MISUNDERSTANDING
sleepily at q o'clock and requested
their spouscs to get breakfast down
town.
All because Ole Olsen and the rest
of the Majestic Theater artists invaded
the studio of the Friendly Station
Tuesday night at IL 10 o'clock and
staged q Midnight Majestic Frolic for
the benefit of the Happy Family-in-
cidentally having the time Of their
lives themselves.
OLSEN AT MIKE"
Headed by Olsen and johnson. the
following Majestic artists took part in
the frolic: Barry and Whiuedge
Jones, Morgan and Rush; Sidney Glib
son; Jean Chandler and Grace Nc
Clellan. They were assisted by the
Crystal Palace Gypsy Sweethearts,
through the courtesy of Joseph X. To
bin, manager of San Antonio's new ice
skating rink.
After the first two numbers PLAYED
by the Sweethearts. the regular an.
nouncer. A. +. r.. turned the "show'
over TO Mr.. Olsen.
And then the fun beganI
Mr. Olsen is no stranger IN the
mike" as was evidenced by the great
way in which he kent things happen.
inc evarw na;nnto ~ ~. ST. " ~
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
MAN FINED $35 FOR
CARRYING 'KNUCKS'

Henry LEM. charged with carry
ing brass knuckles, pleaded guilty to
disturbing the peace in County Grim
inal Court Wednesday and was fined
SO an costs by Judge George G. Cliff
ton. The fine and costs totaled S35.
The complaining witness was City Dc
teetive A. Goodman.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
RAY LAMBERT STILL
LOOKING FOR. TAPIR

Park Commissioner Ray Lambert
still hopes to acquire another tapir
for the Breckenridge Park zoo.
After two animal dealers have failed
to fill his orders, Wednesday he said
he will try elsewhere.
Tapirs, which are very hard to keep
alive in other ZOOS in the United
States, do exceptionally well out-of-
doors in San Antonio, Commissioner
Lambert explained.
The one now in the zoo was pur-
chased more than q wear ago.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
BEAT ROAD BONDS.

BROWNWOOD, Dec. 16.-CP)--
For the third time in Is months, a
bond issue for good roads building was
defeated yesterday in n special district
election. Brentwood voted about
nine to one in favor of the bonds, but
rural communities piled up heavy
vote against them.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
NAVY WILL LEASE
TEXAS RADIO SITE
BY Universal Service.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 16-The
navy today offered for lease the 20
acore tract formerly used as the Point
Isabel. Tex, radio station. The sta
ton was closed last year. Bids for
the lease of the area will be opened
January 4.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
The Weather
TEMPERATURES.
FORECAST.


San Antonio and vicinity: Wednesday
frost; lowest temperature about 40 de-
srees; light to moderate northerly winds.
East Texas: Wednesday night and
partly cloudy; frost in the
east and south portions II the weather
clears Wednesday night; not so cold in
tho northwest portion Wednesday night:
rising temperatures Thursday; light TO
moderate winds on the coast.
West Texas: Wednesday fair. slightly
warmer except III the extreme southeast
portion; Thursday fair with rising tenn
perature.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
FROwN ON PRO FOOTBALL.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-GP)--Pro-
fessional football is frowned upon by
the Lords Day Alliance. In conven-
tion, the organization resolved that
college men should not be tempted to
play on Sunday.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
ONLY SIMON-PURES
ALLOWED ON COURTS

LONDON, Dec. 16.-CP)-The Brit
ish Lawn Tennis Association decided
against a proposal 10 permit profess
sionals in other branches OF sport TO
compete as amateurs in tennis tour
naments.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
SCHOOLS AFTER
! CHRISTMAS
!. PRIZES
Votes Coming in Fast in
Big Contest to Buy
Elephants.

Three more days TO get your votes
in this week and win a Christmas
prize for your school.
Elephant votes are coming i'm fast
row. And some of the schools near
the top which are resting secure on
their past labors had better watch
out, for some of the smaller schools
arc getting ready to start moving up.
SLIGHT CHANGES.
There have been few slight
changes in the lineup since Monday
and more are scheduled.
To explain to those who are not
entirely familiar with the contest
rules, each ten cents given to the fund
10 buy two elephants for the Brack-
enridge Park zoo is good for one vote,
which can be given to any school in
the city. The schools are in a big
contest to get the most votes up until
the time the contest ends, when the
animals are paid for.
AS prizes, the first school will get
5000 worth of equipment, the honor of
naming the big elephant. and small
statue of the Good Fairy for every
room.
MANY PRIZES.
The second school will get 500
worth Of equipment, and the privilege
Of naming the little elephant.
The third school will get 500
worth OF equipment and viii have
charge Of christening the elephants.
For the boy or girl who has the
largest number of votes turned in in
her name, there are several prizes
including $50 bed from the King
Furniture company. half dozen
pictures by Smith, wrist watch and
other prizes.
So that's why so many kiddies are
working so hard to raise the elephant
fund. They want to win some of the
big prizes for thsir school and some
of the Titles ones for themselves.
Here is how the schools stand
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
WOMAN 5 NOD
TRAPS BILL
RAISER

Twirling leaves of n magazine and
the lighting of a cigar.
Strangely enough these were the
first strokes of i'll luck which befell
2s-year-old man. believed to be
member of n national band Of note
raisers and counterfeiters, in the four
days preceding Tuesday night, which
had been constant game of hide
and-seek with detectives and secret
service men.
They are actions which take only an
instant, but it was the moment Mrs.
Vinton Scholl needed.
The magazine and the cigar had
been purchased at her cigar stand in
the Brady building. The man offered
$40 bill.
CALLS HUSBAND.
Recognizing instantly that it was a
spurious one, she said mo change"
He tossed 80 cent piece across the
counter and took the purchases.
Blue spirals arose from his cigar
and he turned, twirling the leaves of
his magazine. Mr.. Scholl entered the
building and his wife raised her eyes.
He came Immediately.
The customer turned to leave. but
it was too late. Mr.. Scholl led his
captive to n telephone and notified
secret service operative and Detective
Captain Harvey.
SUSPECT ARMED.
Accompanied by Detectives Kohr,
Hice, Golf and Carver, the captain
and the federal officer took the man
into custody. Though the prisoner
was found armed, he had made no at
tempt to escape.
Aside from the $40 bill, altered
from a one, which he had attempted
to pass, he had no other spurious
currency on his person. A small
quantity Of the paint used in chang
ing the bills was discovered after a
search. - -
Though it is believed he was accom-
panied to San Antonio by a partner,
he denied the existence of an accom-
plice. The officers knew of their
presence in the city since their sue
cessful passing Of several bills within
the last four days.
The man now under arrest narrow
ly escaped capture Monday night when
he attempted to pass one Of his notes
at the box office of the Princess thea
ter.
The officers are confident they have
scored severely on ring Of note-rais-
crs. The secret service agent believes
the man under arrest is the artist who
changes the bills for his confederates
to pass.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
Elephant Fund Ballot

Every ten cents contributed counts as one vote,
and the school having the greatest number of votes
when the fund is completed will be entitled to
the big elephant The school standing second will
the little elephant, while the school having the
third largest number of will have charge of the
elephant christening ceremonies Mail or bring your
ballots to the Elephant Editor" San Antonio Light
SIT Travis street.
Enclosed is. ......... for which please regis
ter. votes for SchooI
in the name of ......................
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
KNIFE IS CENTER
Of HAbEAS
HEARING

A spring lock knife was the center
of a controversy between attorneys Mt
a babcas corpus hearing in the Ninety
fourth District Court Tuesday after
noon. when bond for John Adams,
charged with the murder of Private
Charles McCloskey of Fort Sam Hous-
ton. was set at $500 by Judge W. w.
McCrory.
Ownership OF the knife was disputed
by state and defense attorneys. 1t was
the defense contention that the knife
belonged to McClosl1ey and that he
used it in an attack on Adams. The
state introduced witnesses in an eff
fort to show that McCloskey did Mot
own a knife of any kind and that the
defendant had been seen in posses
sion of a springlock knife.
BOND PROTESTED.
Granting of bond was vigorously
protested. by Carl Wright johnson,
chief assistant district attorney.
Judge McCrory held. however, that
the evidence did not disclose precon-
ceived malice, so he set the amount of
bail at $4,000. The defense asked for
n smaller bond, but the request was
refused.
Mrs. John Adams. principal witness
for her husband, told Of events read
ing up to the tragedy in which Nc
Closkey was fatally shot in Cam.
aron street house oil the night Of De-
cember II. She said the soldier came
to the house where she was visiting
a friend. three times and asked her
~ On m n laupa with him
When she refused the third time,
she testified, McClosbey seized her
by the hair, held n knife against her
throat and threatened to kill her If
she did not go with him. Her hus
band then interfered, she said. and
McCloskey cut at her husband, rip
ping his coat pocket. Adams then
fired she testified.
SHOOTING DESCRIBED.
Francis Narlesky. soldier companion
Of McCloskey, state witness. testified
that he was with his friend on The
evening and night of the shooting and
that he did not have knife. He said
he had known McCloskey for seven
months and had never known him TO
possess a knife.
Bernardo Cidron. resident of the
Camaron street house where the shoot
ing took place, said he was in an adj
joining room when the soldier was
shot. He said he did not hear any
argument until he heard Adams tx-
claim: who are you? A police
man." The exclamation was followed
by a pistol shot. after which the sol
dier staggered out, declaring he had
been shot.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16
NEW YORK SILVER.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1e.-R)-Bar 81!
Yer, 6Si<c; Mexican dollars, 52%c.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-16

DIR. Foster, dentist. Gibbs Bldg.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-03
COUNCIL HEARS.
GRADE PLAN
Asks Cost Estimate on Raj
ina UnSightIy Denny Hill

Various plans for the regarding
a, Denny Hu were discussed be.
f5ro the STREETS and sewers com.
mntcc of tho city council Wcdncs-
day ranginE from a gradc OF III
feet Recommended 10y q r. Cot
teriu. 10 one o. 81 feet as adyooat,
81 IN property owners on West
lake ave.
The city engineer fnyors grads
NJ ii6 feet datum. while the city
planning commission urgcs one Of
los feet.
The committee decided 20 ask
CITY Engineer } =, Blackwell 10
submit cost estimates or condcm.
nation proceedings and physical i'm
provsments under each ~ the four
proposcd controlling grades and Of
he amount Of earth that would be
removed under each plan.
II is considered that eventually
. bridgc win he built across West,
Axe ave extending from Dexter
ave on Denny way 20 BorCn ave-
furnishing easy access 10 tho retail
business district expected 90 De de-
ysloped in the resradc area