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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-03-14

tells of a conversation she had just
mad with Sir Wood in which they
discussed the danger Of losing Can
ada "But we must struggle for it,
the diary reads. "And far the best
would be to let it go as an independ-
ent kingdom with an English prince!
But can we stave this off, and who
could be chosen? 1 told Sir Wood
that dearest Albert often thought or
the colonies for our sons, but that 1
had disliked the idea. However, now
1 feel, once knowing the serious rea-
sons put before me- I could not en-
tertain the thought, though for Ar
thur it would not do
For Alfred it might be different"
Alfred was the Duke of Edinburgh.
later Duke of ax-Coburggotha, and
Arthur was the Duke of Connaught,
who is still living and was formerly
governor general of Canada.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-03-14

The wireless is being used for the
first time in France in religious
propaganda. The Lenten sermons OF
Father Samson, the eloquent preacher
of Notre Dame cathedral, are being
broadcast, while loud-speakers carry
his words out of the Palace De Notre
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-03-14

The Countess of Warwick's decision
to live sin the stableyard" after she
had turned her beautiful home, East
on Lodge, and 500 acres over to the
trades union congress for use as an
educational headquarters, was fol-
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-03-14

dealer reported to the police that the
same lad had obtained four right
shoes and failed to come back. In
vestigation revealed that the boy
must have about so matched pairs of
shoes, most of them expensive ball
room slippers, stored away some-
where probably waiting for an OPP
portunity to sell them.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-03-14

Movable glass eyes, which are hard
to distinguish from normal eyes be-
cause they are subject to the control
of optic muscles, have been success
fully fitted by DR.. Carl Mueller of
Jena, noted artificial eye specialist.
DIR. Mueller found that in 80 out
of 100 cases of the loss of an eye
the muscles and nerves controlling
the movement of the eye were un-
impaired.
He said he fastens connective
SSIscle tissue of animals to a glass
e and CRAFTS these tissues onto
TIE remnants of the human eye
muscles. The extremely delicate op.
GRAFTON requires about an hour, and
he has been successful in from 80
to 80 per cent of his cases. Success
depends to a large extent, ne as
serted, upon the condition of the eye
socket after the loss of the eye.
Berlin police are searching for
clever boy sensation who has been
mulcting shopkeepers for several
weeks. This lad, about IL years of
age, we'll dressed and apparently we'll
bred, walked into a shoe shop and
said his mother wanted to buy a
pair of shoes, but was too i'll to
leave the house. He obtained four
left shoes for her to try on, prom
ising to return.
A few hours later, another shoe
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-03-14

The marshals of France over 70
years of age are in danger of losing
their active jobs. The war ministry
is considering a measure for the re-
juvenation of the whole army staff,
and in order to make way for
younger officers in staff and inspec-
tion work, it is necessary to get rid
of some of the older men. The
measure under consideration would
retire Marshals Joffre, Foch, Lyautey
and Fayole.
These marshals, as well as Petain
and Franchet DEsperey, are sup
posedly in active service. Each or
them has some task of inspection to
perform and each has mis- own per-
sonal staff. Petain and Franchet
DEsperey, however, are the only
ones who have important posts. The
former is designated commander-in
chief of the army in case of war and
the second is designated to command
group of armies.
In the retirement of Joffre, Foch,
Fayole, and Lyautey is decided upon,
the whole war council will be re-
vised, as they are ex-officio mem-
bers so long as they are in active
service. Younger officers will be
named to succeed sthem, though, it is
reported on excellent authority that
General Sarrail, who himself reaches
the fatal age of 70 in April, will be
one of the chosen, even though he
can serve only a brief moment. This
satisfaction is demanded by politica,
friends as compensation for his re-
call from the post of high commits
sioner in Syria
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-03-14

LONDON, March 1S.-Fashionable
women are not content with a re-
vival of the old-fashioned bracelet,
but have gone in for bands measur-
ing four or five, inches in width, cost
ing up to 1000 pounds. These are of
diamonds and fit like cuff to the
arm Where one bracelet cannot be
obtained two or three single bangles
half an inch wide in colored stones or
diamonds are being worn.
Watch bracelets have been widened
to meet the prevailing fashion.
BROMLEY, Eng, March 13-"Wom-
en- have been called many things, but
they are not apes and they are not
obliged to initiate" Lady Frances
Balfour declared in an address to
the Bromley high school, where she
was invited to, present prizes
"All decent people have been
shocked by the idea of women prize
fighters. The thought is loathsome
and disgusting. Why should women
debase themselves just because men
do2"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-03-14

The horse is rapidly losing it's
usefulness in most large cities of the
world, but is more than holding its
own in Berlin. federal aniHnal
census just completed shows that
there are 45,916 horses in the repub~
lies capital, an increase of three per
cent over the preceding year.
The high cost of motor cars, heavy
tax and gasoline selling at from 35
to 40 cents gollon are factors which
may keep the horse out in front for
some years to come. The brewing
industry remains virtually unmotor-
lied.
There are only 256,OOo automobiles
I'd trucks in Germany, one for every
2F4 inhabitants, as against one for
every six persons in the United
States. In the country as whole,
horses outnumber automobiles almost
three to one.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-03-14

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A new kind of fowl to grace Amer
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-27
'SQUAREST GAMBLER
DENIED CITIZENSHIP
BY Universal Service.

CHICAGO, Jan. 27.-Max Haack's
claim to being "the squarest gambler
in Illinois" failed TO impress Federal
Judge James II. Wilkerson today
when Hack sought TO obtain his nat
uralization papers.
HACKS progress toward obtaining
United States citizenship seemed 10
be running along smooth road when
suddenly two federal Investigators
stepped up as witnesses. They testl-
fled that Hack is the proprietor OF
the largest gambling house in Chi
cago, with every known device IN
stalled.
Judge Wilkerson asked Hack if
it were true.
"Sure, your honor. VIC have the big
gest gambling house in the country
and the squarest ono in the state,
volunteered Hack.
when one of our patrons wins q
lot Of money We furnish him with
armed guards TO take him home safe. v
Judge Wilkerson's subsequent de
NAL OF naturalization to Hack an
gered the applicant.
Il can't see where it's a dishonest
business when we run it on the
square," said Hack.
Judge Wilkeson further ordered
the evidence to be turned over tt
States Attorney Robert Il. Grove.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-27
CREDIT CHICAGO GIRLS
WITH SMALLEST FEET

PARIS, Jan. 27.-"Chicago girls
have the smallest feet and ankles in
the world" is the decision handed
down by Michel Arlen, noted play
wright, which apparently settles an
old controversy. The decision met
with repeated cheers at Mitchell's cab
nret in Montmartre.
At the same time Elsie Cole, Chi
cago vaudeville star, became famous
overnight after Arlen had proclaimed
her as the possessor Of the smallest
feet in Paris.
The famous author, who. during his
stay here, learned the Charleston from
Elsie, with whom he has been invaria-
big seen in tho smart places. He
made his debut last night as an expo
ncnt of the latest American dance at
Mitchell's. He received a tremendous
ovation.
Disclaiming any merit on his OWL
part. Arlen passed all the honor along
to Elsie, who was compelled to give
an immediate exhibition, after which
the entire company toasted the Chi
chgo girls newly acquired reputation
for the smallest feet and ankles. Elsie
leaves this week TO fill contract dates
at Bucharest and Rome, where Arlen
will join her shortly.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-27
VEGETABLE SHIPMENTS.

Shipments yesterday were light, con-
sisting OF but three cars OF mixed vege-
tables. one OF sweet potatoes, ( OF spin
ach. L OF grapefruit and OF cabbage
from the state OF Texas. Total rolllngs
for the nation as a whole were as fol-
lows: Mixed vegetables 81. onions 81.
oranges 157, pears 8. spinach G, sweet
potatoes 46. tomatoes Cuban imports ).
Mexican IS cars, white potatoes SO.
celery SO, eggplant Cuban imports s.
grapefruit IS, green peas Mexican i'm
ports Z, lemons IS. lettuce 154, mixed ci-
trus Z, apples 25I, cabbage IS, cauli-
flower IS.
Shipping point trade at spinach mar
kets was strong during the day with
growers refusing si.lO per bushei +. o. h.
for rollers and contracts being made for
weeks loading in tho Crystal City neigh
borhood for s5c9sI. mostly 81 Z. o. b.
Wire inquiry was rather light. Cabbage
at Kenosha, Wisconsin and in the Ra-
cine district was unsettled at $50 ton
and at Rochester was dull at that price.
Idaho Falls reported little trading in
white potatoes with the market mostly
around S3.0O@S.i5, favoring the former
price for sacked Russets. Carrots al
Rochester were in slow demand at sf.ii
Il.s5 cwt sacked.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-27
8. P. SHAKE-UP
RUM0RS ARE
RAMPANT
Reports Say Sproule Plans
to Resign Presidency
Of System.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 27.-tP)
In a signed article in the Examiner
this morning, Oscar II. Fernbach. its
financial editor, says there is re
port "emanating from sources that are
usually well informed" Of an impenl-
ing change in the management of the
Southern Pacific Railroad.
The gist of the article is that Pres
ident William Sproule contemplatcs
retirement from active direction of the
roads affairs. This. the editor says,
is without official confirmation. He
goes on to say that there is spccula-
ton in financial circles as to the
probable successor Of Mr.. Sproule in
the event Of such action and That
Paul Shoup. executive vice president,
is frat choice of the guessers.
There is some speculation o to the
possibility Of an official Of the FL
Paso & Southwestern Railroad figur-
ing for the position. the article says.
The latter road was recently merged
with the Southern Pacific.
Mr.. Shoup is president Of the Pa
cific Oil Company. which is in pro.
cess of merging with the Standard Oil
Company of California, as well as cx'
ecutive vice president of the Southern
Pacific,
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MEXICAN GOVERNOR
WILL Be WELCOMED

BROWNSVILLE, Jan. 27.-Prep-
arctions were well under way in
Brownsville today for the reception
tonight of Governor Portes Gil of the
State Of Tamaulipos. A number of
Brownsville people left Wednesday
afternoon for Matsmoros to join the
Matamoros people in welcoming the
governor.
The centennial celebration Of Mata-
moras is the occasion for the gov
crnor's visit. The feature Of the cele-
bration will be the erection Of a stone
monument to the hundredth anniver-
scry of the city in Matamoras Satur-
day.
According to information received
from Brownsville n number OF towns
and people in the Rio Grande Valley
are planning to take part in the cele-
bration.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-27
CUGCENHEIM FUNDS
AID AVIATION STUDY
BYEXISTING AGENCIES
Nv Unirersal Service.

NEW YORK. Jan. 27.-The mil
lions which have been given to the
Daniel Guggenheim fund for the pro-
motion Of aeronautics by the copper
magnate will be used to develop avia-
ton through existing agencies, so far
as possible.
This was decided when the board of
trustees held its first meeting and an
nouneed it would not be the funds
policy to "develop an extensive organ
ization, or to duplicate or overlap
existing efforts"
Mr.. Guggcnheim formally presented
his check for 100000 which the di-
rcctors may use as they see fit in adj
vancing the study of aeronautics. He
likewise re-affirmed his intention OF
contributing "up to s2,00O,0O0' dur
ing the next 10 years for the funds
use.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-27
GALES DENIES
REVOK|NG
Statute
American Mining Men "Up
in Air" Over New
Turn Of Affairs.

Ell PASO, Jan. 27.-CP)-Dis-
patches from Mexico City, denying
that President Gales has issued a de-
cree revoking the prohibition against
foreigners acquiring mining property
in the 100-kilometer zone along tn,
border, were received here with sur
prise and left American mining men
up in the air" as to their status be-
fore the Mexican government.
The first intimatiOn that the ban
had been lifted were received in Juarez
by the Compania Minera Mosqueteros,
:. A., from s. y. Munoz. representa-
tive of the company at Villa Ahumeda.
This was contained in telegram stat
ing that the decree had been received
there and had been posted as required
by law in the mining agency, and that
the agency was receiving denounc.-
inents. under its provisions. The tele-
gram also stated that copy of the
decree was being forwarded by mail.
The copy referred to was received
last Saturday and was taken to mean
that the controversy had been def
nitcly settled. Mining men were jubi-
liant and were preparing TO enter
Mexico in large numbers to. develop
properties which have long lain idle
as the result of the confusion result
ing from the zone law.
Mining men reaching Ell Paso from
Valley Ahumada tell of having seen
The decree duly signed, sealed and at
tested, posted in the mining agency
Villa Ahumeda and freely vouch for
its authenticity. The mining agency
corresponds to the federal land office
in the United States and it is here
that all announcements are filed.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-27
NEW YORK A.C. FACES
BANKRUPTCY AFTER
EXPENSIVE PURCHASE

NEW YORK, Jan. 27.-R)-Thc
New York Athletic Club is virtually
facing bankruptcy, its president. Ma
jor William Kennedy, admitted last
night at the conclusion Of lengthy
meeting of the board of governors.
The clubs difficulties we're attrib-
uted TO the recent purchase of the
old Spanish Flats property, on West
Fifty-ninth street, as a site for a new
clubhouse. In the deal the club obi
gated itself to pay S4,350. 900 by Octo-
Der Of this year. Major Kennedy said
that the club had only about $4,000
in the bank and no prospects of rails
ing more.
The board Of governors was in SEES.
sion several hours, but announced they
had found no way out of the diff
Guilty.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-27
bEXAR COUNTY
JURY WHEEL
CLOSED
District Courts Once More
Are Ready to
Function.

As the last name from the assessors
roll was thrown in Wednesday after
noon. the Bexar County jury wheel
was closeG and locked by county Of
ficials, and once more district courts
are ready to function.
At meeting of Sheriff Jim Stew
ems. Il. Neil Campbell. tax collector
Jack Burke, county clerk, and Albert
Huth. assessor, and their deputies, It
was decided to close the wheel with
the assessors roll.
District judges have been meeting
TO decide whether the poll list should
be included.
Juries will now be selected from
names of persons on the cards now
in the jury wheel. These names are
from the assessors rolls. Heretofore,
only names from the poll lists were
used, but decision of Attorney Gen
eral Dan Moody ruled that this jury
list was illegal.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-27
ARMIES OF HUNGRY
CHILDREN TERRORIZE
RUSSIAN VILLAGES

MOSCOW, Jan. 27.-CP)-Driven
by hunger and cold, great flocks CT
vasrant children are descending upon
the large cities from outlying sec
tons like famished wolves, robbing
pedestrians, pillaging homes and de-
stroying property.
AT Kharkov, small armies Of these
children have terrorized the popula'
tion for the last two days, with thcil
assaults on houses and thefts, ana
it was only after the greatest diff,
Guilty and threats to shoot at them
that armed militia restored order.
Scores of the youthful marauders' were
arrested.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-27
TWO FAKE CAS-
INSPECTORS !.
SOUGHT 4
Detectives Believe Pair May
Be Responsible for I.
Robberies. Z

Search for two men who are pos.u:
as gas inspectors, began Wednesday.
after detectives gained information
connecting them with the recent series
of burglaries along Buena Vista
street.
They gained entrance into the home
Of Mrs. Alberta Harris. 1922 Buena
Vista street, Tuesday, on the pretezt
of inspecting the gas fixtures OF her
home. After some time spent in the
house. the pair crawled beneath the
Harris home. presumably TO increase
the plausibility Of their ruse.
Later Mrs. Harris became suspicious
and notified detectives. Officers be-
lieve the men may have been planning
to burglarize the Harris home.
The burglary of the Piggy Wiggly
warehouse within block Of the Har-
ris home and the robbery of the y.
McAlpine home. POOP Buena Vista
street. of antique jewelry. are the ls-
test burglaries which lead officers 20
believe that an organized effort Is
being made on that street.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-27
Breckenridge High Senior
Sets School Record for
Taking Dictation.

Writing 100 words per minute in
shorthand is the record set by Mary
Ayila of Breckenridge High School,
thus winning the championship of her
class and the school. She was award
cd bronze pin for the first half Of
the 1886 school term.
Not only can Mary take down 100
words per minute in shorthand, bat
she can tickle the keys of the type.
writer TO the tune of 40 words pei
minute from her shorthand notes. AL
this she can do without making a mis-.
take.
In addition to stenography and
typewriting, Mary is a member of tn,
senior class and is carrying the full
course and will graduate in June,
1926.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-27
POULTRY AND Eggs.

There was no great feature to poultry
and egg markets OF the state today.
Eggs continued firm. but with receipts OF
fresh yard offerings so light at San An
tonic as hardly to establish n market.
San Antonio: Hens mostly :0c: fryers.
20 a 33c; ROSTERS. 1oTi2c; No. turkeys.
306s2c III. Hvewelght basis. Eggs. fresh
gathe.>l firsts offering 50 and mp per
case OF 80 dozen. Too few sales TO estab-
lish a market.
Fort Worth: Hens. large mostly zoe
small 1Sc. springs 3oR33c. old roosters
98l0c. turkeys No. Is 326Sic ID. live
weigr basis; geese. s1.2561.50 each
ducks, 650T5o each; guineas, 30ds5'
each. EGGS, fresh gathered firsts sIo.5l
111.5O per case OF so dozen; storage No
candled 31061I. Butter. packing stock
country. ESQ sec; creamery a. grad
acc; "B" grade iic ID.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-27

Lewison's Studio is open for bust
ness, the fire was confined to the pie
ture framing department only. tAdv.)
Iewison's Studio is open for bust
ness, the fire was confined to the pic
turc framing department only. (Adv.)
Opening dance at tho new hall on
the Frio City road. 10 miles from. San
Antonio Sunday mite. S25 naming
contest. Homcn's Morrymakers for
music.-(Adv.)
Children's Prize Mask Ball at the
Herman Sons hall Sat. Jan. 30, at )
D. m. Bring your children. Adm. zoe.
-(Adv.)
Dance Fest Hall, Wednesday Enite
Jan. 81. Dallas Six.-(Adv.)
Dancing at the Labor Temple, We'd
ncsday, with prizes. Thank you
(Adv.)
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VICTIM IDENTIFIES
PRISONER AS SCOTT
By Universal Service.

SAN QUENTIN, Jan. a7.-Thc
mysterious San Quentin prisoner
known as John Redding and believed
to be Robert Scott. wanted in Chi
cago for the murder of John Mnurer.
drug clerk, was identified by Floyd
C. Carr, OF Chicago, as one of two
bandits who held him up in the East
crn city just prior to the fatal holdup
OF Maurer.
Scott had previously admitted his
identity but authorities had been in
clined to doubt his story. Arrange
ments 10 take him to Chicago are un.
der way.
Scott was in line for parole for the
minor crime which put him in San
Quentin.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-27
VEGETABLE PRICES
KEEP EVEN LEVEL

While the homegrown vegetable pro-
ducc supply is nearing Its end. and ship
ments gradually are becoming smaller.
no change upward in the price has been
noted IN vegetables. X. Burt of tho
Pruitt Commission Company. said We'd
nesday morning.
CaulIflower. which brought the farmer
a good price Tuesday. continued TO be
shipped in on the local market. Par
ships also appeared, bringing the farmer
50 cents per dan punches.
The fryer market is extremely dull.
because OF the high price the dealer
must pay, with the farmer receiving IS
cents per pound for his chickens OF that
class. Hens experienced a short lived
rally Tuesday afternoon but wednesday
morning were back at their old price
OF Is cents per pound. according to A.
A. Snyder. produce dealer.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-27
CHAMBER TO NAME
MEMBERS OF 1926
CONVENTION GROUP

Members for the 1926 convention
committee of the Chamber of COM
merce will be selected Immediately by
Charlie Baxter. chairman of the con-
vention committee. and Fred NJ. Hern-
don, publicity secretary Of the Cham
Der OF Commerce.
With the opening of the new audi
forum. greater efforts will be ma1e
to bring not only state but national
conventions to San Antonio, Mr..
Herndon declared Wednesday.
San Antonio is in better shape to
care for large conventions than ever
before, Mr.. Herndon added.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-27
SHIELD IDENTITY
OF EXECUTIONER AT
SING SING PRISON
By Cniyeraat Service.

OSsINING. y. Y, Jan. 27.-Clad
in long black robe. and with his face
concealed by a mask, Sing Sings new
executioner will put two murderers to
death tonight. State Superintendent
of Prisons James l.. Long said these
precautions would be taken to shield
the mans identity from the public so
that his family would not be en-
barrassed. Sing Sings former execu-
toner, John Hubert. who resigned
last week after executing 40 crimi-
nails. was well known on the streets
of Ossining. The new one is TO re-
main unknown 10 press and public.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-27
DEUCE-CITY TO PUT
UP TENNIS COURTS

With the coming Of spring and the
increasing desire of Highland Park
residents for a tennis court in their
vicinity, the park by that name at
Rigsby and Gevers streets will be
equipped with tennis court. Commits
sioner of Parks Ray Lambert al
nounced Wednesday.
Announcement OF the new tennis
courts follows closely one by Commits
sioner Lambert in which he said he
would equip n number OF new base
ball f-lds for amateurs early this
wear.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-27
ARMED COLLECTOR
RUNS AFOUL POLICE

where are you going with that
gat?" Patrolman Will Eichhorn Of a
negro going down the 1900 block of
West Houston street.
use going down to collect $40 from
another Niger an if he don't pay me
Use goin' to shoot it out with him. :"
"You come along with me-" said the
officer and the arrangements were
made to collect the debt in q more
peaceful manner.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-27
HOME WEATHER FOR TOURISTS.

Chicago; Temperature. 6: cloudy: less
than 10-mlle wind from the west; lowest
temperature in last "a hours, 6; high
est. 90.
Kansas City: Temperature. 81; clear;
1s-iie wind from the southwest; low
est temperature in last "a hours, 81;
highest, 90.
New York; Temperature, IS; cloudy;
14-mile wind from the southwest; low
est temperature in last "a hours. &c;
highest. 81.
st. Louis; Temperature. 30; showing;
less than 1O-mile wind from the south
west; lowest temperature in last 2i hours
90; highest, Sc.