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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10
TRADITIONS

years, is unimportant; but in this
institution the years have served
to create a tradition of much value
to every client.
Coincident with progress of the
City National Bank have been the
personal careers of many individ-
uals connected with the institu-
ton. Their service records of
banking in Texas extend back ten,
twenty and thirty years. The ex-
perience, mature judgment and in
innate knowledge of banking prac-
tees gained through these long
years of service bear an important
relation to the thousands Of firms
and individuals that entrust their
affairs to this bank. These men
are naturally Jealous in seeking
ever to upbuild their records as
able and trustworthy bankers to
whom the public turns as matter
Of course.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10
PLAN FOR GRADE
CROSSING CREW

Plans to maintain a special crew
to keep grade crossings in constant
repair are being made by Paul E. Stef-
fler, commissioner Of streets.
Recently the commissioner asked
City Attorney Joe Ryan what method
he could employ to force railroads to
maintain the rail and street intersec-
tons.
After an opinion is received, Mr..
Steffler will consult with the various
rail companies with lines in San An
tonic, he said Saturday.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10
DETECTIVES SKATER
SALESMARS DREAM
OF SUDDEN WEALTH

His dream of sudden wealth shat
tered By Chief Of Detectives Sam
Street, Detectives Stendebach and
kohr, 31-year-old salesman is in the
city Jail awaiting transfer to county
authorities on charges of swindling.
he was arrested on the complaint
of w. L. Scott, ODD East Travis street.
His rise to affluence. officers say.
was manipulated by dispensing with
the formality of paying for mortgagcd
automobiles before selling them.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10
MEXICO SENDS MAN
POULTRY EXHIBIT

Jose Alvarez, representative Of
department of agriculture Of Mexico.
arrived in San Antonio from San
Francisco Sunday morning.
he came here as official represen-
tative of Mexico TO attend the Lone
Star Poultry Show association, which
closes Sunday night.
The Mexican representative will
gather information on the fowls on
display at this show for the Mexican
government.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10
DALLAS BUS LINES
WILL BE EXTENDED

DALLAS, Jan. 9.-Motor buses op-
Grated by the Dallas Railway Com
pany probably will be started to sew
eral rural districts the latter part of
next week. A 10-cent fare is being
considered for the White Rock line,
but only six cents will be charged
within the city limits.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10
UNIVERSITY NAMES
DEBATERS FOR 1926

AUSTIN, Jan. 9.-Authorities OF
the University Saturday named Il
students for the 1926 debating team.
They are: Il. c. Barksdale, Moulton
Cobb, Ray Bland, Warren Collins,
Raymond Gerhart. Ed Gossett, Scott
Hughes, Edward Mather, Marion o.
sen. Theo Weiss, NJ. o. Rogers and
Cecil Rotsch.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10

Many cities - San Antonio.
among them-possess the wonder
full heritage of their early history,
replete with deeds of heroism, sac
rifice and martyrdom of their
pioneers.
Many business establishments
have unbroken records of long
years of honorable merchandising
policies, and dependable service to
their patrons and the community of
which they are part.
In many families skill as artizans
in a certain craft has been handed
down from generation to genera
ton.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10
EXECUTED BANDITS
MOTHER ASKS FUNDS
FOR SONS FUNERAL

PHOENIX, Jan. 9.-Mrs. Lucy
Lawrence, mother of William A.
(BilD Lawrence, Oklahoma bandit
executed at, the Arizona state prison
Friday for the murder of Haze Burch,
Phoenix police officer, issued an ap-
peal in the newspapers here tonight
for funds with which to pay for tax
ing her sons body to Oklahoma for
burial. 1t was Lawrence's dying re-
quest that he be buried near his boy
hood home, Musko. e.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10
WIFE HURT AS MATE
KILLED IN CRASH

LANSING, Jan. 9.-Mrs. Lewis VI.
Dart, 30, 1924 Culver street, Is sui
fering from a broken collarbone and
other injuries received when the auto
mobile in which she was riding with
her husband, overturned, killing Dart.
The accident occurred ten miles norht
east of here when the Dart machine
was crowded into the ditch by a pass
ing automobile.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10
REV. SHAN M. HULL
TO HOLD SERVICES

The Rev. Shan NJ. Hull. pastor of
Government Hill Methodist Church,
will officiate at services to be held
Sunday at 5 p. m. in the W. o. W.
Memorial Hospital.
The music will be furnished by the
choir Of the church.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10
INSTALL OFFICERS

Newly elected officers were in
stalled by the Woman's Missionary
society of the Denver Heights McthO-
dist church, Monday. Mrs. Levi
Spangler. president. gave a short adj
dress. urging the cooperation Of ali
members in the society's work.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10
SPORTS FALL OFF.

LIVERPOOL. Jan. 9.-Of 1850 full
time students Of Liverpool University
only 800 indulge in active physical
exercise in the form of sports and
games, says DR.. J. G. ADAM. the vice
chancellor, in his annual report.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10
INSTALL TEACHERS

Sunday school teachers and officers
will be installed at the Denver Heights
Methodist church at the Sunday even
ing service, according TO the Rev.
II NJ. Smith. pastor.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10
DR.. DUNN TO SPEAK

missing Heaven. Escaping Hell,
Living Forever on Earth" will be the
subject of a lecture by DR.. W. ii.
Dunn ut the International Bible Stu
dents hall, III IL North Flores street,
at 3 p. m. Sunday.
The public is invited to attend.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10
Sunday Church News
FAREWELL SERMON

The Rev. J. Leighton Green, re-
signed, will preach his farewell ser
mons at the Westminster Presbyterian
church, Garden and King William
streets. at IL q. M. and Z so p. IN.
He will depart for his new pastorate
shortly.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10
MRS. EVA EPSTEIN
WILL WE'D BRIT0N
BY Universal Service.

LONDON, Jan. 9.-The engage
ment of Mrs. Eva Epstein, widow OF
Edward Epstein of Louisville, KY, 10
r. Mitchell Banks, eminent lawyer
and member of Parliament, was an
nounced today.
Mr.. BaniA' former wife died in
1924.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10
Ideals in Banking

It is such ideals as these that
have been developed within the
City National Bank through the
past twenty-seven years. Time, as
merely recording the passing Of
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10
ALL-DAY SESSION

More than a score of Baptist pas
tors and laymen met ut the First
Baptist church for an all-day session
last Tuesday. The Rev. ]. S. Hen
derson, associational missionary, had
charge of the program.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10
COUNCIL TO MEET

Members Of the elementary workers
council of the San Antonio district
will meet at 3 p. m. Tuesday. accord
ing TO W. II. Paschal, publicity sup
erintendent.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10
PUBLIC LECTURE

Thomas D. Dawkins will give a pub
lie lecture on The Lord Christ as
Interpreted by Theosophy," at the San
Antonio Theosophical society's head
quarters, room AS Hicks building, at
5 d. m, Sunday.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10

Officers directors and the entire personnel of the City
National Bank wish to extend their sincere thanks to the
public for the loyal support given this institution through
out 1925 and to wish and all of the banks patrons the
fullest measure of happiness and prosperity during 1926
Our aim in the New Year shall continue to be: In
creasing Hepfunes to Depositors Keeping Faith with
the Public; Adhering to Sound Banking Practices.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10
BOOM EXPECTED.

~Fron my connections in other
cities, ] know that we arc in for a
great development in this region which
may eventually assume the proportions
Of boom. Ny interests are confined
almost entirely 10 oil and oil proper
ties, but a blind man could see the
possibilities in a dozen different lines
Of development today. in South and
Southwest Texas. The oil possibili-
ties Of this region. especially the La
redo district, stagger the imagination
and it is hard to remain conservative
as I try TO do.
All the operators ] talk to are a
unit in the belief that We are going
10 uncover much greater pools Of oil
down there than any yet found and
the natural increase in present proven
production will be a fortune in itself. -
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-10
GREAT LAREDO
OIL P OOLS
FORECAST
Riches Await Drill in
Border Country,
Expert Says.

Il do not believe that many Sal
Antonians are awakened to the fact
that We have in Webb, Zapsta and
Duval counties, one OF the greatest oil
and gas areas in the world. We are
going to have period Of development
down there in 1926 that will stnrtle
the country"
Charles +. Wolcott, prominent oil
man and resident of Laredo, in San
Antonio on a short business trip yes
ferday also commented favorably on the
growth of San Antonio and the evil
dences everywhere Of general prosper
ity in South Texas.
MANY RESOURCES.
Mr.. Wolcott is the owner Of num-
erous oil leases and with associates
is now engaged in drilling 4 well
northeast OF the original Carolina
Texas gas fields in Webb county on
the escarpment. He says that in his
opinion, the oil and gas resources OF
the Laredo territory have scarcely been
scratched, and cites as an example the
new pool brought in by Humble Oil
and Refining Company on the Piedras
Pintas dome in Duval county in
territory producing shallow oil for
many years.
LAREDO, too, is growing rapidly"
said Mr.. Wolcott. 1T is destined TO
be the chief port of entry TO Mexico
adm will be many times its present
size. 1t also has wonderful possibili-
ties for irrigation farming and for
citrus and other warm weather crops
in addition TO onions and truck crops,
now grown there. / came TO Laredo
from California a number Of years ago
and have never regretted the move.
Il do not think it is possible TO
cxaggerate greatly. the future tnat is
in store for all this vast region from
San Antonio, south and west to the
Rio Grande. 1t is q region so rich
in natural resources and so great III
potential development that we can ex-
peet almost anything in the next few
years
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-01-04
SPECIAL ELECTION
VOTE UNCANVASSED

Returns from half a dozen voting pre-
cincts in Cameron county in the special
election held Saturday have been re-
ceived at the office of the county clerk
here, but will not be canvassed until
Saturday of this week or the follow
ing Monday
However, incomplete returns Indicate
that Polk Hornaday of Harlingen. is
elected to the legislature from this dis
triet TO fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation Of Harry Faulk without any
serious opposition. receiving a large
majority Of all reported votes in the
total cast The total in the election
ls expected to be between $50 and 200.
At La Feria G. G. Frasier split with
Mr.. Hornaday, Mr.. Frasier receiving 20
out Of 3S votes cast. In Brownsville
George Ireland, manager Of the Miller
hotel. received several votes, although
a majority of the few cast were for Mr..
Hornaday.
Mr.. Hornadoy was the only candidate.
ment OF the River Rouge at Detroit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-01-04
STREET CAR TO
STOP OPERATING
Commission VIII Cut OFF
Current; Assignments
Made by Mayor

Assignment of duties to the four city
commissioners to superintend various
departments of the city, and passage Of
a resolution to stop furnishing current
for the Brownsville Street Railway Co.
which Is expected to result in no further
operation Of the car. were features OF
the city commission meeting here this
morning
Mayor Cole made assignments among
the commission memters ID. s. Ford
was made finance commissioner, Arthur
Hipp, street and bridge commissioner
John G. Starck. light and water com
missioner; and B. x. Hinkley. fire and
police commissioner.
In connection with the street railway
matter it was revealed that current used
in operating the car since September,
1924, has not been paid for, and that
about $4,000 is due the city for power.
The city started once before to stop
furnishing current to the street railway
company Mayor Cole explained, but had
continued to do 50 following petition
Of a number Of persons that il was poor
advertising for the city to discontinue
the street car, and that it was con
venience to q number Of people in the
city.
However, it was the opinion Of the
commission that busses will furnish
service in case the street car is discon-
tinued. superintendent +. H. Williams
of the light and power plant was in
structed to issue notice to the company
that power to the street railway will
not be furnished after February /, this
year, unless all the debts to the city
are paid.
City Attorney H. r. Galbraith was
also instructed to reduce the suits
against the street railway company by
the city to judgments, although it was
brought out that no recovery Of prop
erty can be made as taxes, county, state
and city, against the property amount
to more than its assets.
When the street car line ceases t
operate, its franchise will be cancelled
the commission decided.
The commission decided to advertise
for tires for the old street sprinkler
| which is to be repaired, repainted ant
| used. There was some discussion o.
| purchasing motor street sweeper, thi:
matter being deferred until later. Th,
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-01-04
FLORISTS DEATH
STILL MYSTERY
Houston Man Slain as He
Prepared to Leave
Country
lBv The Associated Press }

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 4.-Robert q.
Hewitt, retired florist. who was shot
and killed on the street here Saturday
night may have been overtaken and
slain, just as he was preparing to leave
for South America to escape an enemy
That was one of the theories being put
forward by authorities today.
Hewitt was found unconscious in
pool of blood on the sidewalk He died
shortly afterward.
A 80 caliber bullet was found in his
head, and nearby 81 caliber with five
empty shells, was discovered
Justice Campbell Overstreet, with
holding verdict in the inquest until
a more complete investigation could be
completed, today had turned his at
tenton definitely to the theory Of foul
play.
Earlier in the evening Hewitt an
nounce to his wife that he was prepar-
ing to take boat for South America,
Mrs. Hewitt told authorities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-01-04
The WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Lower Rio
Grande Valley: Cloudy to partly
cloudy tonight and Tuesday with rising
temperature.
For East Texas: Partly cloudy tonight
and Tuesday; probably rain on the
coast; colder tonight in northwest por-
ton; colder Tuesday except on the
coast. Light to fresh shifting winds on
the coast, mostly west.
Weather Conditions.
The weather was cloudy and unsettled
practically throughout the United States
and the Canadian Northwest at the
morning observation. Rain or snow oc-
Cured within the last "a hours at most
of the reporting stations. With but few
exceptions, temperatures were above
the seasonal average throughout the
country this morning.
The lowest temperature last night
at Texas stations ranged from 32 at
Amarillo to 81 at Houston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-01-04
FIND WACOPAIR
IN Death PACT
Dead Wife is Locked in
Arms of Dying Bank
Worker
(Ry The Associated Press.l }

WACO, Texas, Jan. Locked in each
others arms, Lloyd A. Haynes, aged S3,
was found dying, and his wife Of six
weeks aged %, was found dead in bed
al their home here today. A 32 caliber
automatic pistol was found nearby. Only
two bullets had peen fired, one piercing
the temple Of Mrs. Haynes and the other
passing through the head Of Mr. Haynes.
Neighbors told officers they heard
shots about | o'clock this morning.
The tragedy was not discovered until
about 10 o'clock, at which time c. VI.
Seley. president of the bank where Mr.
Haynes is employed, went to the home
when Mr.. Haynes failed to report for
duty.
At the santarium where Mr.. Haynes
was rushed, physicians declared that his
death was only a matter of a short time
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-01-04
US, S,ACENTSAID
SEARCH FOR 50
RUM L00TERS
Armed Men Hold Guard,
Passersby, Cut Wires,
Take Whiskey From
Storage in Maryland

WESTMINSTER. Nd, Ian J.. FEEDER
IL operatives from ;hc Prohibition
Lcadqua.tcrs in Washington today be
gan an investigation OF the wholesale
lootin@ ol the NcGm1is government
warehouse IN Taanyry. folr miles from
here. where 4 band of fty men seized
more than .5 bariei- n. vh:sNe. va!Jrd
III 1900 after ovcrrowrring three
guards ana four pa.srahy Saturday
night
Four federal officers, ordered here
Yesterday Nnrn llr department Vas
notified of ire robbery. will ALSO assist
in checking ua the liquor left ~ thc
warehouse.
Although federal agents haI blocked
the main road to the warehouse. the
thieves drove their loaded machine,
through fields around the barriers. An
advance guard of three armed mca. cap
tured and bound three guards a
-Four others were seized nearby and
bound with the rest. And telephone
lines in the reighborhood were cut
The remainder Of the band then appear
ca III machines and trucks and worked
through the night transferring the whis
Key by machines and elevators from the
seventh floor of the building u the
loading platform below. Approaching
dawn forccI tnem TO abandon fifteen
barrels on the runway after carrying
away II barrels and - cases Of whis-
key.
Police, summoned Yesterday morning
when one Of the captives worked him
self loose. traced the machines to Mex
go "a village on the state road several
miles below here. There the caravan
is believed to have separated part head
ing for Westminster and the remainder
for Baltimor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-01-04
COOLIDGE ASKS
FUNDS TO help
in Arms MEET
President Would u e
$4,000 to Take Part In
Preliminary Dis Gus
sions of Proposal
(Bv The Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON u. C., Jan. 4.-P~esl-
dent Coolidge requested congress today
to appropriate $4,000 to cover the ex-
pense of participation by the United
States in the league of nations prelim
mary disarmament discussions.
Participation in the work Of the
preparatory commission. the president
said in a special message, "inovlves no
commitment with respect TO attendance
upon any future conference or confer
ences on reduction and limitation Of an
maments; and the attitude Of this gov
ernment in that regard cannot be de
fined in advance Of the calling OF sucn
meetings"
He added that whether the condi-
tions and circumstances will prove such
as to make it desirable for the Unitea
States to attend any conference or con
ferences which may eventually take
place as a result of the labors of the
preparatory commission or otherwise
is a question which need not now be
considered.
1T is my judgment, ne said, that
so far as this preliminary inquiry IS
concerned, we ought TO give our aid and
cooperation to the fullest extent, CON
sistent with the policies which we have
adopted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-01-04
SENATE WARNED ON
FURTHER TAX CUTS
(Rv The Associated. Press.)

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Jan. 4.Sccrc-
tary Mellon warned the senate finance
committee today that the tax reduction
of about $3.50, 100000, voted by the
house must not be exceeded by the SEN
ate.
Some democratic members of the COM
mittee questioned Mr. Mellon at length.
Thev have urged tax reduction of
$500,000,000 pointing out that this sum
could be met if the government extend
ed its program Of retirement of the
public debt over a longer period.
The secretary told the committee
81 272 10000 Of the total issue Of S4,
175.65O,O5O involved in the second lib
crtv loan bond had been retired He
will 60 before the committee again to-
morrow
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-01-04
Queen MOTHER
OF ITALY dies
Beloved Margherita Sue
cumbs After Partial
Recovery
lRv The Associated Press.l

.B0RDIGHERA, Italy. Jan. J.. Mar
gherita, beloved queen mother oi italy,
died at the royal castle here n IL
o'clock this morn;ar aftc: apparently
having won a bra -e fight acaiEs pipu
raj pneumonia.
Her son, King Victor Emmanuel. and
Ct, members of .ne ru fam iy were
It ne lydside whcn inc END came. hay
ing iaer nrrrieG!y 81 .ir:oncj Yesterday
wac. nc sudden turn for the worse was
first .ott1 The patie1t late last = light
sank into coma, from which despite
heroic efforts by her doctors she never
emerged.
The widow of King Humbert, who vas
Margherita celebrated her 74th birthday
anniversary on November 20.
The actual cause of death was a cerc-
bral blood clot. which developed last
night. but heavily contributing cause
was the serious weakening OF her pow
ers Of resistance BY the attack Of plcu-
raj pneumonia which began early III
November.
Throughout the night the end was
postponed BY frequent use Of oxygen.
The actual coming Of death was hardly
apparent to the little group around the
bed News Of the sudden change for the
worse in Margherita's condition and
then the announcement Of her death
caused a wave of profound emotion to
sweep over the nation.
Margherita the best beloved
queen ltalv has ever had, not only be
cause of her personal sweetness and
charm, but because she was herself an
Italian, bein" born a princess of Savoy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-01-04
AUSTIN BOY SCOUT
RESCUES BROTHER
(Bv The Associated Press J

(Bv The Associated Press.)
AUSTIN Texas, Jan. 4.-Knowledcc
Of how to apply artificial respiration.
gained from a training as q Boy Scout.
enabled Billie Cooper. IA, to save the
life of his brother, Jack. 20 year old
Texas University student. Or. q. ..
Weller said.
While bathing Jack was overcome
by gas fumes. Hearing groans coming
from the bath room, Billie kicked open
the locked door, entered the room and
carried his unconscious brother from
the tub.
After telephoning for DR.. Weller,
Billie, remembering his Boy Scout
training, applied artificial respiration
and in Is minutes had restored CON
seriousness to the almost lifeless body of
his brother
His quick thinking and knowledge
of artificial respiration enabled the
youngster to save his brothers life, :
DR.. Weller said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-01-04
Aged Men Battled For
Smiles of Woman, "a,
Witnesses Say

LOGANSPORT, Ind. Jan 4-Indict-
"a bv grand jury on first degree
murder charge in connection with the
fatal stabbing Of Nelson Anderson. "A,
in quarrel over Miss Stella Shirley,
"a, William Bevans. 76. is held in the
county jail here awaiting trial in the
White circuit court at the April, 1926
term. The three were inmates of the
White county infirmary where the en-
counter took place
Witnesses say the two men had often
quarreled over undue attentions of
each other TO Miss Shirley
Then one evening, when Bevans had
retired TO his room, there came from
the entertainment parlor the strains Of
Loves Old Sweet Song" as ground out
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