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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-06
VALLEY REUSED
BY RAILROAD
|. HEARING
Missouri Pacific Fights
Proposed Extension by
/ Southern Pacific.

BROWNSVILLE, Oct. e.-R-
Interest continued keen here today il
The application before Thomas. F.
lWoodlock, interstate commerce com.
missioner for certificate of public con-
venierce and necessity which would
permit the Southern Pacific railroad
to extend it's San Antonio and Arkansas
Pass line from Falfurrias south, Il dis
lance Of 90 miles, to or near Hidalgo
on the Mexican border opposite Rey-
nosa. ~
A supplementary application asks
authority to extend the line from
Edinburgh to Harlingen, a distance OF
Is miles. Both applications were
merged in the one hearing.
The lone objector to the applica-
tions which has thus far appeared in
the hearing is the Missouri Pacific
railroad, which controls the Gulf Coast
Lines. The Gulf Coast serves much
of the lower Rio Grande valley ter
ritory which the Southern Pacific seeks
to enter.
The objectors base their pleas on
insufficient business to support both
railroads. The Southern Pacific de-
clares present and prospective agricul.
tural development will be more than
sufficient.
Long before the hearing opened to-
day residents Of Brownsville and of
other cities in the valley were at the
courthouse. Yesterday they crowded
the district courtroom to capacity and
frequently applauded when witnesses
for the Southern Pacific made tart re-.
joindes to questions asked by Frank
Andrews, Houston, counsel for the Mis-
souri, Pacific and the Gulf Coast
Lines.
Yesterdays testimony covered wide
field and ranged from declarations that
the construction of the proposed ca.
tension is a military necessity to as
scrtions that a lack of it is injuring
trade both between Dallas and San
Antonio with the lower Rio Grandc
valley.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-06
FORT SAM OFFICER
TO DEFEND MITCHELL

Colonel Herbert A. White, judge
advocate of the Eighth Corps Area.
has been named by Colonel William
Mitchell as chief military defense
counsel in case of court-martial pro-
ceedings against him for his criticisms
Of the army and navy. according to
dispatches from Washington.
Colonel White was asked by Colonel
Mitchell before he left San Antonio
to act as his counsel in case of
trial being ordered.
Colonel White. who has known
Colonel Mitchell for many years and
Familiarity addresses him as BILLY"
told him he would be glad to defend
him.
Tuesday morning Colonel White
reiterated his desire to help Colonel
Mitchell but stated that he had not
heard from Washington.
81 would be very glad to defend
him. he declared.
Representative Frank Reid of ILL
nois has been selected by Colonel
Mitchell as civilian defense counsel in
case charges are preferred against
him.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-06
NEW YORK TRAINING
AS HOUSE WRECKER
PROVES HIS UNDOING

"A real toif bold" he claimed he
was.
But now he is "stewing, in the
city Jail on a charge Of disturbing the
peace.
New Yoik rookie and my foist night
away from de bloody camp" was the
explanation advanced BY the "toif
bold" when he was taken before Desk
Sergeant Lewis Bcze.
"Do you wreck restaurants in New
York;" the sergeant asked.
We'll, once | worked fer a house
mover"
Surely a wreeking crew" advanced
the sergeant, "for the restaurant own
er az Houston and Laredo il without
a considerable amount NJ erockery and
a plate glass window
DE soivlee wa rotten. be said.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-06
ATTORNEY DEFENDS
WICKED NEW YORK


NEW YORK, Oct. 6.-New York
wicked? Goodness. no. It's the most
sanity town in the country.
That is the view of District At
torney Banton who commented today
on the charge of the board of tenn
perance. prohibition and morals Of
the Methodist Episcopal church that
New York spccializes in profanity,
blasphemy and nackedness.
New York's bad name has sheen
given it by the pious hypocrites from
out of town who wear long laccs at
home and come here TO cut loose. They
are the people who want to see
salacious shows and read dirty books.
"Wickedness in New York is the
dream of the out-of-towner.
As to profanity: New Workers
swear on impulse but never from the
heart,' he said. land that's more than
most out-of-towners can saw"
On the question Of nakedness he
philosophical
What if the girls do go in for few
clothes? Lighter clothing has cut.
down the death rate among women.
Look Mt Eve. who wore fig leaves
She was healthy and lived long. Look
how many descendants she has :"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-06
MERCHANT JAILED
AFTER FIGHT WITH
CUSTOMER OVER $40

Battling over a $40 bill, ]. F,
Thomas, 1877 Austin street, was
knocked unconscious Monday night and
an Austin street business man was
jailed, charged with assault.
Mr.. Thomas declared he went to
the store to recover SO. missing from
his wite's purse after visit TO the
c.o-c.
The money was returned. - 81,
TIE fight followed.
Although struck over the head VITA
az iron bar. Mr.. Thomas. injury IL
only slight.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-06
8 MORE TEXAS
C0NV|CTS GET
PARD0NS
San Antonio Aids One
Man Obtain Freedom
From Prison.

AUSTIN, Oct. 6.-CR-Two .tuI!
pardors and ore conditional pardon
granted by Governor Miriam A. Fer
guson late Tuesday were announced
today.
Sam McGahee, convicted in Rains
county and seterced to one year for
manufacturing liquor, was granted a
full pardon and his citizenship was
restored as he had served his full time
and had clear record. His pardon
was recommended by the prosecuting
attorney, board of pardons and a num-
Der of Rains and Wood county citi-
Gems.
Charles Fay, sentenced to two years
in Jackson county for a burglary con-
viction, was granted full pardon. He
had served Is months, had a clear
record and clemency was recommend
ed by John n. Beckett ST., of San
Antonio, Senator Gus Russek, and a
number of Jackson county citizens.
L. d. Stanford, convicted in Don
ley county and sentenced to one year
for Transporting liquor, was granted
a conditional pardon, with the condi-
ton that he support his wife and sew
On chilren. He had served more than
half his term with a clear record and
his pardon was recommended by the
prosecuting attorney. the trial judge
a number of Donley county citizens
and the board of pardons.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-06
SCHOOLS TO LEARN
FIRE PREVENTION

Fire prevention week is to be
stressed in all San Antonio public
schools this week, according to Super
intcndent Marshall Johnston. A let
ter signed by President Frank 3.
Hnines and Fire Chief J. G. Sarran
has been sent to all teachers calling
their attention to the proclamation of
President Coolidge and Governor
Miriam A. Ferguson, setting aside this
week MS Fire Prevention week, and
requesting its observance. b..
Superintendent Johnston has direct
ed that every one in the schools OBJ
serve the week, that fire drills be
held and that at all class room activi-
tics and assemblies fire prevention be
taught and impressed on the pupils.
In the elementary schools fire drills
will be held frequently and in other
ways the children will be taught TO
be careful. Fire Chief Sarran or one
of his assistants will address students
OF the junior schools on fire proven
tion. F-f.f
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-06
Laundrymen
Find Champion
In Texan
BY Universal Service.

0y O1VeGU8k Soxvsccs
CHICAGO, Oct. 6.-The Day
when tho careless dresser could
blame his diversified collar on .
laundry mistake Is past.
'Leundryznen make fewer rsss-
takes nowadays than any other
business men," w. A. johnson
Of Galveston, Tex, president Of
the Laundry Owners National
association, told T.. convention
delegates today.
LESS than hall Of one per
cent is tn. average Of claims
made on laundrymen for mis-
. takes" e.
Although 10 per cent Of the
country's washing Is done IN
laundries, w. e. Fitch, s:cre-
tary Of the association said,
housewives continue to consider
Monday as "wash day."
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-06
ADVERTISEMENT
ALL RUN DOWN,
NOW HEALTHY

Honestly. in all my IS years Of ex-
pericnce as a nurse ! have never known
OF a medicine that compares with Tan
lac," is the glowing tribute Of Nurse
NJ Z. Chappelle.
Time and again / have recommended
Taniac and always with surprising re-
quits Some time ago my Mother com
planned of being generally run down and
on the verge OF a nervous breakdown.
She had no appetite, her stomach was
dIsordered. digestion weakened and her
bowels were most irregular.
"Tanlac came 10 her aid at once.
brought on a vigorous appetite so that
she began TO eat with the greatest
relish, and made the digestive organs
function properly once more. In a short
time she was well. happy and strong
and although over so years Of age she Is
now vigorous enough TO look after her
Household duties and 30 out quite lit
ale. too This Is why I praise Taniat
and consider it the best tonic and health
builder ever discovered"
what Tanlac has done for others I.
can ai1o DO for YOU. Tsnlac Il for Seie
~ all good druggists. Accept no sub
stitute. over 20 million bottles sold.
Take Taniac Vegetables pills for consti-
nation. Made and rscommendsd BY the
manufacturers OF Tanlac.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-06
RED CROSS SEEKS
SWEATER KN|TTERS

Wanted-Eight volunteers to knit a
sweater each for the disabled soldiers
in the hospitals.
This is the plea sent out by the
Bear County Chapter of the Rid
Cross to finish their quota Of 20
cwcatcrs. Already AZ volunteers have
started or their sweaters.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-06
TWO DIE AS TRAINS
COLLIDE IN NEVADA

RENO, New, Oct. 6.-CS-Two
erginemen were killed and several
persons slightly injured when west
bound Southern Pacific passenger
train No. 5. collided with an cast
bound freight train at Sparks, last
night.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-10-06
ADVERTISEMENT
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-02
DEALER IS FINED
FOR UNCLEAN
STORE
saIeem shama Guilty on Two
Charges-Another For
feits $40

Charged with maintaining an uni
clean store and failing to protect
food from flies and insects. Saleem
Shama. proprietor Of store st
2421 Nichols avenue southeast, was
found guilty on both counts by
Judge George Fl. Macdonald in
Police Court today, and sentenced
TO pay fines of SO in each case.
The arrest was made by Inspector
Edwin p. Goodwin.
Walter johnson, colored, who
runs fish and oyster tent at
1865 II street northeast. forfeited
SfH~for failing to observe the health
laws. Inspector Abram l.. DAVIS,
who made the arrest. SAYS that
there was such an odOr coming
from the place that nearby res
idents were forced to burn punk
to COunteract it.
According to Inspector Davis
every ViOlator of the health laws
is given a chance to make amends
before being placed under arrest
lie is warned and given copy
of the regulations but arrested II
he has failed to carry out the pro-
visions by the time Of the next
inspection.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-02
ACCUSES WIFI
IN DIVORCE
SUIT
Dennis Hedgepeth Names
Other Men and Asks Court
for Decree Himself

Dennis Hedcepeth. who was sued
August II by his wife. Mrs. LESSEE
Hedgepeth, for limited divorce
on grounds Of cruelty. today filed
his answer. He denies his wife s
charges. and states that he lived
happily with her until Januay, 1924,
when he discovered in her posses
sion most affcctionate letter from
another man"
The husband represented by At
torneys> Ringg0ld Hart and r. II.
Marshall, assert that he never
associated with other women. as
charged hy his wife. He says that
when he returned home on one
occasion 'he found his wife in a
dark room with n man, and upon
his appearance ran into the bath.
room.
Later she followed him to his
room and abused and assaulted him
and bit him severely upon the arm,
Hedgeperh says, because he re-
proa ched her as TO her conduct.
He denies that he assaulted her
and states that his sole efforts
were in self-defense. Hedgepath
SAYS that after he discovered the
friendship Of his wife with other
men he ceased to take his meals
at home The husband asks that
his wife's complaint be dismissed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-02
TWO HURT AS
AUTO HITS
COW
D. c. Men Taken to AIexan-
dria HospitaI-AnimaI Dies
on Highway

Pete SranzeschI, forty-eight, and
Marcello Nicola, tenty-six, were
rushed to the Alexandra, Va, hos
pital at an early hour this morn
ing, suffering from severe injuries
sustained when the automobile in
which they were riding struck a
cow which had strayed on the
roadside. three miles from Alex
andria on the road to Washington.
Sranzeschl, whose right ear was
nearly severed. at first refused
treatment and nearly died from loss
Of blood. 4. 1t was only when he be
came, so weak that he was unab bic
10 offer resistance that the attend
ing surgeon was able TO staunch
the flow of blood and sew the ear
back in place. Both Zen were
badly cut by broken glass.
The cow, which was struck
"amidships" by the car. died few
minutes after the accident.
Sranzeschl said that he lived on
Second street northwest, while Nj
cola gave his address as 1410 G
street northwest. Joe PiZarro, of
2036 Ninth street northwest, was
in the car at the time of the col
lision, but was not brought TO the
hospital for treatment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-02
ENDS TRAP
F()RD.(;.
AUTOS
Maryland Attorney General
Brands Waldorf Fees of
So Illegal

Waldorf's "reign of terror" for
motorists who pass through the
town to Southern Maryland points
is at an end, it was announced
today.
The olive branch has been ex-
tended on behalf of Waldorf by
Magistrate Thomas H. Wilkerson,
who has notified Attorney General
Thomas H. Robinson, of Maryland
that in the future he will not
impose sheriff fees of Sc on ar
rested motorists.
Fee Is 80 Cents
It Is stated that Wilkerson's ac.
ton Is a sequel to the advices sent
him by Attorney General Robinson
in which it was made plain that
the imposition of the IS fee was
illegal.
In the future the sheriff fee will
be but 81 60 case and the three
motorcycle men which Sheriff Jo-
seph Fl. Howard, of Charles coun-
ty, has split his Sc fee are not
expected to be extraordinarily ac-
tive for so cent fee per case.
The ruling of Attorney General
Robinson was made at the insist
ence OF Marshall ID. Schroeder,
deputy commissioner of vehicles
Much credit for bringing the sit
uat ton to a head is given George
nf ri f
division Of the American Automo.
bile Association. who has beycotted
Waldorf because Of Howard's speed
trap ........
Attorney General Thomas Fl. Rob
inson has as yet made no intimation
as to whether Sheriff Howard will
be compelled to turn back the $22S
collected in Sc fees on Saturday
and Sunday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-02
~ U. S. MIDSHIPMEN
PUNISHED FOR BREACHES

Two midshipmen of the senior
class have been recommended for
dismissal from the Naval Academy
and two others for demOtion to the
class of 1926 for breaches of dis
Cipline, the Navy Department an
nounced today. The recOrpmenda-
tons were made by Rear Admiral
Lewis Nee. Mutton, commandment
at the Academy. All names were
withheld.
The midshipmen, with six others,
whose commissions were upheld last
June, We're sent on the practice
cruise this summer. il was an
nounced. AS result of their CON
duct, the other six were recon-
mended for their commissions while
four were disciplined.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-02
OUR PRESIDENT

We've an American gentleman
At the helm OF affairs.
Who governs by the mental plan. -.
Without aggressive airs.
1t Is not loud. exuberStnt w.t.,
But calculating knowledge
That wins the day. And who SO fit
As Mister Calvin Coolidge?
These are problems numerous to be
faced.
Taxation is too high.
To close the avenues of waste
Grim force must apply.
Mine troubles need adjustment quick.
For once. most men agree
We've got the man to do the trick,
In President {. G.
We've debtors, some who would for
get.
Ana some who would delay.
But obligations must be met
And all alike must pay.
And I am confident of this
There won't be any sheIvin,
Because they've got to reckon with
Our cool, courageous Calvin.
In the giddy peacock promenade
He never seeks relief,
But tolls assiduous at his trade
As chief executive.
Great offices have burdens great
And super-men have bent,
But il man has ever harnessed Fate
That mans Our President
THOMAS DICKSON.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-02
GETS 10 DAYS FOR BATTLE
WITH D. C. POLICEMAN

"He was good, for a lightweight.
wasn't he officer" Judge George
II. Macdonald asked Policeman j.
A. King in police court today,
when the latter appeared against
George Evans, arrested last night
for disorderly conduct.
Good? Say. Judge, there would
be money in training that guy be-
cause he is about half my $lZe
and he stayed with me for ten
minutes before could score Il
knockout All he lost was his shirt,
but | almost lost my self respect.
We'll put him in training now.
He should develop a lot at
Occouuan. Ten dollars or ten days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-02
TAX PUBLICITY
DENOUNCED At
TREASURY
Only Satisfies Idle Curiosity
Of MeddIing Public, Say
High Officials

Aside from satisfying the idle
curiosity Of a medic ing public" pub.
LEGATION OF Federal income tax re-
turns has been without value TO the
Government or the people of the
country. high Treasury officials de-
cIared today.
The amount OF tax paid does not
indicate the income of the individ-
uaI" an official said.
Many persons generally reputed
to have had tremendous incomes
paid relatively small taxes, prob
ably indicating that their wealth
was concentrated in tax exempt
securities.
publication Of returns is posi-
lively harmful to 'business-trade
secrets are necessarily disclosed and
information giten to competitors
that may result in actual losses. ;"
In the view of Secretary of the
Treasury Mellon the publicity
clause of the revenue act should be
repealed. Mellon always opposed
general publication of tax returns
feeling, that this intimate detail of
personal business should not be
aired to the public
Mellon is expected to recommend
to Congress that this feature be
struck from the law.
The Treasury is making a careful
survey Of the internal revenue col
lection districts with view to OBJ
tanning the opinion of all collectors
on '!.e publicity question. 7, was
anticipated teddy that tn. phbicitv
teatare would he opposed by most
Of the CollCc' ors.
Officials said that business men
Throughout the country are opposed
to the publication of returns. They
expressed satisfaction however
that many of the newspapers are
DuhliShiDe the amounts of tax ma i'll
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-02

The KenilWorth petition was
signed by more than 100 persons,
ali OF whom are said to be property
owners there.
Extension through Benning and
Kenilworth would not require lay
ing more than two miles Of gas
mains was the opinion expressed
by utilities commission officials. The
mains now run as far as Twentieth
street and Benning road northeast.
Both petitions will be laid before
the compfssion at a meeting to-
morrow by Secretary Earl V. Fisher.
The commission will fix a date for
a conference with the citizens and
representatives of the gas company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-02

The commission today received a
request from Robert E. Weaver.
president of the Georgetown Gas
Light Company. for permission to
sell $3.50 900 in bonds of $1,000 900
bond issue Of more than twelve
years ago.
According to Mr.. Weaver, the
money is to be used for various
maintenance and development work.
Mr.. Weaver stated that at this
time he could not say whether it
would be used to finance the ex-
tension of gas to Potomac Heights
for which residents in that section
have petitioned the commission.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-02
Lost Musicians Found

WILLIAMSPORT, Sept. 1.-Two
Philadelphia musicians, members OF
an orchestra playing at Eagles
mere, spent a wild night in the
woods of Sullivan county over the
week END when they became lost
while hiking The district forester
and woodsmen formed searching
party and found the lost musicia n
about O'Clock in rhe morning
huddled about fire they had
built.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-02
NAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
FOR D. C. is DISCUSSED

Kurt HetZel former conductor OF
the Royal Opera in Munich. con-
ferred today with Commissioners
Cuno n. Rudolph on the proposal to
institute an annual May music fes,
tival in Washington, and heartily
indorsed the project.
washington should certainly
have great music festival. de
clared Mr. HetZel. "sinCe / see no
reason why Washington should not
be music center as well as the
Capital of the Nation"
Mr.. lletZel urged the formation
Of symphony orchestra in Wash
ingtOn that would participate In the
music festival.
influence on future park develop
ments in the District and in nearby
Virginia and Maryland.
The committee decided that Wash
ington traffic problems. which are
already being shared by the adiOin-
ing communities, are so greatly af-
feCtcd by it's park developments
that all future park work must take
into account the utility of park
rOadWaNs as we'll as artistic con
sderations.
IT was agreed that a great deal
Of congestion on through city
streets which, because of their ma.
ture. serve as arterial houloVards
can be relieved by proper develop
ment Of park highways, especially
in the long connecting thorough
fares.
1t will he recommended that ali
future park roadways, while con-
forming to the natural park seen
cry, should he, as nearly as prac-
ticable, direct routes to cardinal
points on the park boundaries.
The closest cooperation between
the park commission, charged with
development of the parks, and the
District government. which plans
the having out of streets. will be
required to insure success IF the
plan.
These findings will be communi-
lated 70 officials Of the Virginia
planning commission as } basis
for study in the development of
the Arlington county area. 1t Is
planned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-09-02
PARK ENTRANCE
To D. c. To Be
URGED
Maryland Aid Possible III
Identification of Six
teenth Street

Cooperation of Congress and the
government of Maryland I'M the
development of magnificent park
entrance to the District of Colum-
bia at the head of Sixteenth street
northwest, will be asked this win
ter. according to plans now nearing
completion.
Development of the parkway and
entrance was recommended formally
to the washington park and plan
ming committee Of the National
Capital Park Commission at a meet
ing yesterday and, while no definite
action has been taken. members OF
the committee are understood to be
unanimously in favor or the project
Survey of the District portion of
the area, including the beautiful
knoll which rises in the direct path
of Sixteenth street, north Of Alaska
avenue, has been completed by the
office OF public buildings and public
parks with a view to the proposed
development.
The immediate purchase of the
great forested areas just beyond
the District line near the Sixteenth
street area will be recommended as
the first step in the project.
The proposed parkway dedication
along Rock Creek beyond the Dis
trict line to the vicinity. of Rock
vile. Md. will form an integral
part Of the proposed system.