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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
EDUCATIONAL DIGEST
CARR|ESS. A. ARTICLE

HE American Educational Digest
Of sLincoln, Neb., one of the best
known journals on educational mat
fers in the country, carries in its Janu-
ary-number an article on Club Ac-
rivfies in the Junior Schools" by
Frank s. Eakley, principal of Main
Atsfue High School, San Antonio.
Nr. Eakley's article, of about 1000
wonis, takes up every phase of club
work and activities among junior
school students. the reasons for the
eluEs. the instructive urge of students
10 organize in groups, steps in the or
gar4zHtion OF clubs, selecting sponsors.
how membership is obtained and the
pitfalls in club activities.
d urging the formation of clubs.
Mrs oakley asserts that boys and girls
Naturally are socially inclined.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
S. A. SEEN AS HUB
Of BIC LAND BOOM
Continued From Page onel


city IA positive his city i the c.si
cry IN the best state IN the union.
Though the entire southern part Of
the state will boom, Mr.. Briscoe aid.
u y evident that San Antonio will
b. the center Of it. The city is DC.
tuied as the corner stone. the hup
around which oil development will Ie-
vOlVe.
Mr. BriscOe based this conclusion
on the fact that it is already 50 IN
known over fbe country and because
81 lie many natural advantages end
charms.
The most important thing for San
Antonians 10 do. in Mr.. Briscoc',
opinion. is 10 profit by the cxamplss
Of the most successful Of the Florida
cities. Those who have developed The
most. he said, are the ones which pro.
yided the most attractions 10 the
wealthy classes.
San ADtonio's outstanding need al
this time when the boom il beginning
| 10 open. according 10 Mr. Briscoe.
is tourist hotel Of the highest cla-.
/ with all Of the attractions that 90
Z with them.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
CANNIBAL CHIEFTAIN
FORSAKES HUNTING
HEADS FOR RADIO

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 14,-CR)
Charlie Arawangi of Suva, old-time
eannibal chief and the life Of many a
Fiji feast, is to get his entertainment
hereafter by tuning in on Denver and
hurdling the static between Suva and
Los Angeles.
The old chief, now 90 summers or
more, is having radio set shipped TO
him. Some time ago European
planter showed him how to make two
cocoanuts grow where but one hal
grown before and the discovery made
Charlie prosperous.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
CUBAN MONTE CARLO
OPENING AWAITED

HAVANA, Jan. 1.-THE opening
of the national casino. the Monte
Carlo of'Cuba, takA place tonight and
promises to be one of the most bril-
liant functions of its kind ever Wit
messed in the island republic.
Many parties have been arranged
and the demand for reservations shows
the popular interest. Attractions Of
an unusual character have been Sc
curnd
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
BELGIUM PREPARING
FOR BALLOON RACE

BRI SSELS, Jan. l4.-PJ-Tbo7
second balloon race for the revived
Gordon Bennett trophy will start from
either Antwerp or Client. in MAY Or
June. il was announced to-day. B.us-
sells declined 10 organic the even. this
year.
The original Gordon Bennett cup was
won outright by Belgium in 1924. in
consequence Of three successive vic
tories. Belgium also won the first
-- . 1ag. -.-.. fo- b. sea.4.,d froui.-.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
RAILROAD TRAINMEN
TO ASK PAY BOOST

CLEVELAND. Ohio, Jan. 14.-OpJ
Members Of the Brotherhood Of Rail
road Trainmen and Order Of Railway
Conductors have voted almost unani-
mously 10 demand increased wages.
presidents Of these Two organizations.
w. 6. Lee and L.. r. Sheppard. an
nounced here today. Except 20 say thar
IL would be "a substantial one. the
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
WARRANT ISSUED
FOR PONZI AGENT

BOSTON. Ja1. 14.-CP-A war
rant for the arrest of Caledonia Al
viii. Boston representative of Charles
Ponsi. former get-rich-quick financier
now engaged in Florida real estate
enterprise. was issued by Judge Creof
in municipal court today. 1t charges
violation Of the blue sky law.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
EnGLISHMAN SEEKS
ESTATES IN GERMANY

BERLIN. Jan. 14.-CP-An Eng
lishsaan is claiming estates that will
make him one of Germany's biggest
ian1 owners. Prince Charles Edward.
former Duke Of Saxe-Coburg IND
Gotha. already has been awarded 81.
100000 and some property by the
Gefnan courts and is seeking more.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
DRY AGENTS SEIZE
d TWO STILLS IN RAID

Idle. though set mp for operation.
two sfills. one of 100-galloD and an
ethsr Of 10-galIon capacity. were cap
tucd Wednesday night by Federal
prohibition agents.
No whiskey nor mash was found.
bur stains on the floor of the house
gaSer evidence of where barrels OF
mashz had been set.
DE stille were found in Palm
Heights. No arrests were made 10
connection with the seizure.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14

lis q fact. Spring is on the
way. We've got invoices for
straw hats. B.V.D.s. bathing
suits and sleeveless dresses. Don't
let the Thermometer and your
frozen radiator kid you-Spring
i. on The wav.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
FINK VOLUNTEERS.

Max Fink, who directs the Empire
Synco-Symphonists. was highly de-
lighted with the plan, and offered the
services of his orchestra at any time.
The Elli's Band will also have a
part in the work of the association.
as f. A. Rogers the director is highly
enthusiastic and anxious TO cooperate
TO the fullest extent.
Many other leaders Of musical or
CARNATIONS are anxious TO help but
were unable to attend the meeting.
They are invited to communicate with
Mr.. Hood
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
The New INGALLS,
patterns are in.

Fifty-twO years ago they start
ed making CARTER KNIT un-
derwear. II was then considered
just about the best value at
lis price. Today they are still
maxine CARTER KNIT union
suits for men and they are
real TWO DOLLARS WORTH
every suit By the way-wa're
selling them this week OF S1.J0.
A man by the name Of POR-
TER owned roadhouse in New
England. lie offered his patrons
the best steaks brOiled in the
fastest manner - PORTER
HOUSE steaks and the world
made n beaten path 10 his doors.
Did sou notice that the roads
leading 10 DALKOwITZ' are
getting pretty well worm
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
NATHALIA CRANES
= EARNINGS SI392.9O

VIEW YORK. Jan. 14.-LP)-Last
yeaf,f royalties from the books of Ma
tbaiis Crane. child poetess. have been
revk3ed By her father as 1892 30.
out Of which came her expenses. In
rlndhg $50 for dancing lessons. 800
for recital costumes and so for books.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
AUTHORIZES VISITS s. A.

DIR. Marie Winchell Walker. au-
thoress and former contract army sur.
geon, was in San Antonio Thursday TO
give series of lectures in psychol-
ogy and character analysis.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14

When you were a boy you'd
have felt mighty proud il you
could have worn a pair Of long
pants and a vest just like dads.
Let the youngsters strut out in
LONGIE SUIT. Everybody
is wearing them. We're showing
some real mannish suits at a
yOungster price.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
ASK SINGLED GIRLS
TO SHINGLE CHURCH

DARENTH, Eng, Jan. 14.-GP)-
All women in the parish. whether
shingled. bingled or bobbed, have
been asked by the rector to con.
tribute bob (shilling) TO help single
the church.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
Eremen Turn
Detectives to
Hunt for Mascot

Fire fighters from Station No.
2. between fire calls Thursday
became detectives.
One Of their members is miss.
ing.
He is Trixie beneath whose dog
bosom beats the heart Of a fire.
fighter.
Trixie, the mascot Of the sta.
tiOn. is an aristOcratic st.
Charles Toy Spaniel, which was
given Fire Chief j. g. Sarran
while he was attending the fire
fighters convention in Rochester,
New York, last summer.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
HA! HA! HA!
IT'S JANUARY

Altogether now. S-M-l-L-E +.
Pack up your January Troubles
in the Old Kit and SMILE.
Of course. right at this par
ticular time. with business a
little slow: license money going
out and tax reports due, you
may not be in your very best
grinning humor but LAWFF il
off II you want 10 stay strictly
within the law. It's LAWFF
month.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
FOX APPROVES PROJECT.

Oscar j. Fox. director of St. Mark ;
choir and a composer. had 10 be IN
Austin on business Thursday morning.
But he voiced his approval OF the prof.
ect and sent a proxy 10 represent him
at the meeting.
Illness will prevent the immediate
participation of Clarence Magee, diree-
tor and singer. in the work, but Mr..
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14

az lac on The sunny SIDE
Of the street -- shady folks
ECc on The other. "-MGrShGH
p. Wilder.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14

Professor Z. K. Stanford of West
moorland College. made short tnll
urging cooperation in making the un
dertaking a success.
An enthusiastic pledge Of co-opera
tion was made by Mrs. Eli Hertz
berg. president of the Tuesday
Musical Club. who declared that the
Voice of San Antonio has been heart,
ily endorsed by the several musical
organizations she represents. as ~
wonderful thing for San Antonio AM
a worthy cause 10 foster"
I'VE are just awaiting your com
mand. Mr.. Chairman Mrs. Hertz
berg said.
when can we Begin" asked Mrs.
s. G. Griner. president Of the MerIy
Maids Musical Club. We have our
program ready and were anxious to
get started"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
PLEDGE SUPPORT.

Mrs. Houston Brown, president OF
the Chaminade Choral club. endorsed
The Voice of San Antonio again and
pledged the enthusiastic support of her
organization.
1t was impossible for several OF the
musical leaders Of San Antonio 10 be
present Thursday. but they either sent
proxies to the meeting or pledged their
support before hand.
The Mozart Society. under the lead
ership of Mrs. J. NJ. Krakauer. presi-
dent. has assured its cooperation and
is-like the Others-"rarin' TO 60"
Mrs. Devereaux Cannon. chairman
of the Musical Department of the San
Antonio Woman's Club. has pledged
the support of her organizations ser
vices
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
RENEW DEMAND
FOR GRADE
CROSSING

Declaring the International-G reat
Northern Railway company has failed
to comply with all but one request made
by the city within the last two and
One-half years. Street Commissioner
Paul r. Steffler Thursday renewed
his demand that the railroad construct
a grade crossing at the intersection Of
its rails and West Elsmere place. The
communication was addressed 10 p. j.
Neff. assistant executive vice president
Of the I.-G. y. railroad.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
SAYS CROSSING MENACE.

Mr.. Neff was urged to inform the
city what action be will take
Several weeks ago Mr.. Neff asked
Commissioner Steffer 10 withdraw
his request for the crossing. He also
asked If there was not some limit 10
the street commissioners wants
Mr.. Neff maintained a crossing at
this point would be menace TO pub
lie safety. He cited several crossings
the &c. Y. has built at the city
request.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
STANFORD SPEAKS.

the project as one of San Antonio''
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
PLENTY OF MONEY.

The gas available in the proven
fields in Live Oak. McMullen. Webb
and other South Texas countries Is
ample for supplying many Of the
smaller communities and branch pipe
lines into these territories are de.
yelOpmcnts probable in 1926.
There is said 10 be- unlimited CAPT
tal available for pipeline projects such
a. are proposed because the large
amount Of fuel indicated makes such
investments highly attractive. The 70.
Biography Of the country is also un
usually favorable 10 such lines be-
cause there are no serious natural i'm
pediments, the ground being Level ant
without serious Interference from
streams or hills.
The Houston company Is ALREADY
building a large line eastward 10 Hous
ton. and construction OF smaller line
would present no great difficulties.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
DEMAND STREET OPENING.

you have agreed 10 build cross
ing on West Kings Highway" Com
missioner Steffler wrote. and this is
the only request granted the street
department since I've been in this
office.
In a recent letter you cite that the
L-G. y. has built a crossing on Holly
wood boulevard. This was put there
for your convenience as you have built
a depot in Monte Vista the letter
continued.
Commissioner Stsffler pointed out
that the crossing probably would be
hazardous. but that West Elsmere
street residents demand that the street
b. opened across the tracks.
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OTHER Gas PROJECTS
PLANNED FOR FUTURE
CONTINUED From Page One.)

probably would augment rhe supply
now available in sufficient amounts
20 prove a strong factor in the fuel
supply Of South Texas.
This is the first concerted move
ment among the smaller communities
to reap the benefits Of the immense
fuel supply available in South 1exas.
It is understood that several groups
Of smaller towns IN South Texas are
considering similar action.
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MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS
SUPPORT VOICE OF S. A.
CONTINUED From Page Ope.)

Magee has declared his personal en-
dorsement of this effort to put San
Antonio first in the air.
Don Felice, present at the meeting
with an enthusiastic message 10 local
musicians. stated that be would be
always ready TO help The Voice of
San Antonio The Light or San An
tonic. in any way possible and asked
TO he called on often for programs.
James Malone, Of Jimmie's JOY,
heartily endorsed the movement and
pledged his support.
BRADFORD IN LINE.
Ed Bradford, leader of Bradford's
Cassel Cafe orchestra. pledged the
support of his organization TO the plan.
Its just the thing that San An
tonic has been needing, and III do
everything in my power TO help make
it a success. said Mr.. Bradford.
Emil Homen said that his dance
orchestra would be happy TO cooper
n,e as did Lorraine Hoover. director
Of the "Sole Killers" orchestra. Glen
Wallace. who directs the Wallace
thermometers. a group of women
saxophone players, stated that the
thermometers would assist in every
possible way.
Paul Monkern. director of the Sun
Dodgers" Otto Zoeller, who has charge
of the San Antonio High School
symphony orchestra Heron b. Smith.
leader of Smiths Dance orchestra,
also expressed themselves as being
favorable TO the plan and willing to
contribute the music of their organi-
cations TO the Voice of San An
fonio "
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-14
Men-Don't Miss
Fridays Light.
huff said.

'""ryRiGHTEp 1876. BY DALTowiTz BROS Coz
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-25
JOS. MANN OF
WASHBURN DIES
Pioneer Resident Of Mclean
County Will Be Buried
Thursday Afternoon

Joseph Mann, 62, of Washburn,
pioneer resident of Mclean county
died ut midnight Tuesday at the Bis
marck hospital, following several
months illness with heart trouble
He had been at the hospital for the
past two months.
Born in Essex county, Virginia,
February 16, 1864, the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Mann. Mr.. Mann came
to North Dakota in the spring Of
1882, being employed by the govern
ment at Fort Stevenson, which was
about IS miles north Of Bismarck on
the Missouri river. Later he was
employed BY the Great Northern
railroad for several years, and then
started cattle ranch ut Brush lake.
Mr.. Mann was married in 1891 to
Miss Iva Lambert, Wisconsin girl
who taught school in Mclean county.
Mr.. Mann was the first treasurer
OF Mclean county, which position he
held for six years. Upon being elect
ed to the office he moved to Wash
burn, where he had since made his
home. Prominently aligned with the
Democratic party at all times. Mr..
Mann served several times as state
auU W66 U8tIONHI
committeeman from North Dakota at
the Democratic national convention
in California. After retiring from
the office Of county treasurer, he en-.
gagged in the real estate business.
Surviving are three sons, Lambert
and Louis J. Of Washburn and Wins
ton R. Of Mandan, and one brother.
John r. Mann, Of Rappahannock, Va.
All have been with him during his
last few days. John r. Mann having
arrived here from the east shoro
time ago, called BY his brothers SER
ious condition. Mrs. Joseph Mann
died last February.
Funeral services will Be held at
Washburn Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock At the Methodist church. Rev.
McNeal officiating. Rev. Leslie Bur.
gum Of Arthur, N. d. q personal
friend of. the deceased, will also
speak. Burial will be In Riyerview
cemetsry there. "a
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-25
RAILROADS
And employees
TO ARBITRATE
Agreement Signed BY Repre-
Sentatives Of Both Sides
First Under New Law

New York, Aug. 25.-P An
agreement to arbitrwte the demand
for increased pay for conductors.
brakemen and switchmen on railroads
east OF Chicago and north Of the
Ohio river was signed today by
representatives Of the Brotherhood Of
Railroad Trainmen and of the rail-
roads.
The demand is the first to go to
arbitration under the provisions Of
the recently enacted Watson Parke +
bill, which provides for board of
mediation for the settlement of wage
disputes between the railroads and
the brotherhoOds.
The agreement to- submit the wage
dispute to arbitration followed q
series Of meetings held during the
past few months by the federal board
of mediation with both sides.
Other Demands Pending
Although today's agreement mere
ly provides for the arbitration Of de-
mands AS affecting roads east Of Chi
cago and north of the Ohio river,
similar wage increase demands have
been submitted in other sections of
the country. These demands are still
pending.
w. G. Lee, president of the Broth
erhood Of Railroad Trainmen, who
headed the brotherhood delegation at
the conference, declared future ar.
bitration by the trainmen will depend
largely On the degree Of, Justice we
receive by this agreement to arbi-
trate."
Mr.. Lee declared the brotherhood
request had been for 81 day more
than the present rates which. he
said, were $6.44 . day, of eight hours
for conductors in freight service, and
$4.84 per day Of eight hours for
brakemen.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-25
AIRMAN, LOST
SINCE MONDAY.
Is IN HOSPITAL
Found on Mountain Side Five
Miles From Lewiston, Pa.
Has Broken Leg

Bellefonte, Pa. Aug. 25-LN-
Lieutenant Cyrus X. Belts, army
flying ace, missing since Monday. was
found alive in the Seven Sisters
mountains today and is now in the
Centre county hospital here in q seri-
GUS but not critical condition.
The flyers left leg is broken be-
low the knee; his skull is fractured
III two places and he has severe lac
Grafton on the face and head.
The army officer owes his life to
his grit. Buried deep in the thick
forest where no one could find him
or his wrecked plane. Lieutenant Bet
tbs erawled for five and half hours
through the tangled underbrush un-
til he came to roadway where he was
later found by two state highway en-
plOyes.
Accompanied by two planes Lieut.
Bettis was flying from the sesqui-
centennial grounds. Philadelphia. Ia
Selfridge Field in Michigan, when he
ran into a fog on Monday afternoon
approximately 90 miles southeast OF
Bellefonte and lost his way. In
searching for land mark he crash
ed against the side Of mountain and
fell.
In falling one wing of the plane
caught in tree and the machine
wrapped itself around the trunk
breaking the force of the fall.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-25
PLANE TRAVEL
MADE SAFER BY
new INVENTION
Giant Parachute Brings Ma
chine and Pilot Down 2.
500 Feet Safely

Los Angeles, Aug. 25--lP)-Naval
observers declared today that COM
plete safety Of airplane travel has
been assured for the near future as
the result of the test made here yes
terday in which giant parachute
brought a plane and pilot safely to
earth from an altitude of $500 feet.
The ship was lowered from the
skies after the engine had been killed
and made pancake landing"
A part Of the under-carriage was
broken and a propeller blade was
snapped. Lieutenant p. D. Donnelly
Of the naval air station at San Diego
declared the experiment was an un-
qualified success.
The mammoth parachute. spread
ing 274 yards Of silk. is the invsn-
tion Of Harry A. Douchett, chief ma
chinest's mate in the United States
navy.
The descent required one minute
and six seconds, approximately SO
feet a second. The pilot and plane
weighed 1900 pounds.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-08-25
GIRLS DEATH
BELIEVED DUE
TO MEDICINES
Chemist Says Dorothy Kinks
Stomach Is 'Veritable
Drug StOrehOuse',
SUITOR is STILL HELD
Admits He Gave Her Various
Potions, But Refuses to
Disclose Nature
SUITOR IS STILL HELD

Cleveland, Aug. 25-CR)-'The mania
Of her youthful sweetheart Tor Cd
ministering medicines 10 seen BY au.
thorities - the only plausibls reason
for the death Sunday Of pretty
Dorothy Kirk, 81 year old stenoRra-
phsr who, Il IL believed, died AZ y
result Of overdoses Of potions given
her BY Emil Balanescu, 81. her suitOr.
This theory has gained weight IS
the questioning of the youth has
delved further into the strange rslA-
tions of the pair, and as examina.
tion of the girls stomach by Coroner
A. r. Hammond and City Chemist
Harold J. Knapp has proceeded.
Balanescu. according to police, has
admitted prescribing medicines for
the girl, but is adamant in his re-
fusal to disclose what they were. So
numerous were the pills and other
medicines taken by the girl that
chemists working under DR.. Knapp
have pronounced the girls stomach a
"veritable storehouse of drugs"
No Pois0ns Found
1t might prove impossible to iso-
late the medicines found in the girls
stomach. So far as has been learned
no poisons were given Miss Kirk,
and it might be necessary to at
tribute her death to an indiscrimin-
ate conglomeration Of medicines, it
was said. Authorities questioning the
youth were told Of his desire to help
the girl, whom he says he loved. He
had no intentions, he says, according
to police, Of making Miss Kirk i'll,
much less of causing her death. Some
of the medicines, he said, were pre-
scribed to cheer her up when she
seemed despondent, others to revive
her when she appeared pale and wan.
But he has given no actual account
Of the medicines administered.
The medical knowledge Of the youth
was gained in Paris, where he lived
with his parents until few years
ago, in drug stores in America. in
which he has been employed. and
in medical schools here. He has ad-
mitted, according to police, having
given the girl medicines which. al
though not poisonous of themselves.
would produce illness il taken in
large quantities. Some Of those
isolated in the girls stomach, chem
lists said, are seldom taken unless
prescribed by a physician.
Isdora Model, Warren, Ohio, at
torney. retained yesterday to repre-
sent the boy, said last night there
!, was nothing criminal in the girls
death and that he would demand the
release of Balanescu tOdav.