San Antonio Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 208, Ed. 1 Sunday, July 27, 1913 Page: 7 of 63
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"PICK IT AT PECK'S
91
COMMISSIONER SURREY TELLS
YOUNGSTERS WHAT CAN BE
DONE BY CO-OPERATION.
George Surkey, River Cominitwioner of
San Autoulo. yesterday afternoon promised
u half hundred Hoy Scouts that before
▼ery long they might go awimming iu the
Sun Antonio River anywhere within the
corporate limits of the city. It wag a
meeting of the Boy Scouts aud allied or-
ganisations to promote the idea of a
■trimming pool aud play ground at
Brackcnridge Park, but Commissioner
Surrey's announcement opened the way for
a discussion of an adequate system of
play grounds and swimming pools
throughout the city. Mr. Surkey asked
the boys to co-operate with him in keep*
lug the river clear of rocks aud tin cans.
That was the only promise he exacted
from tb»in for their pledge to make the
river a fit place fur bathing all over its
course. —
Besides Hoy Seouts there were at the
meeting forty members of the Carnegie
Library children's hour, lead by L\ D.
Love, mid a committee from the Play
Grounds Association, iieaded by Rev. A.
W. S. Garden aud several women. It was
a union meeting aud all pledged them-
•elves to >uive for play grouuus for the
Children of San Antonio.
IS GREAT M OWE MIS NT.
Victor Keller, president of the Boy Scout
Council in San Antonio, explained the ob-
ject of the meeting and presented the
speakers. The meeting, he said, was to
ffomote interest lu the plan to make for
he children of San Antonio u handsome
plav ground aud swimming pools at
Jlraekenridge Park. The movement, al-
though backed by Boy Scouts, was for
all of the boys aud girls of the city, he
aaid.
Rev. Mr. Garden, speaking for the Play
Ground Association, said that he was de-
lighted to co-operate in a movement for
a great play ground system in Sau An-
tonio, and conceded tnat an ideal start
might, be made In Bracken ridge Park.
"There may be centralized here." ho
said, "boating places, swimming pools,
both for large and small boys, and a great
athletic field where all may enjoy them
•elves."
He said emphatically the play grounds
movement was the greatest measure In the
plan for a greater Ban Antonio.
E. D. Love outlined to the scouts and
other* a plan that had been put up to
the City Council for a play ground In the
park. The plan calls for an athletic field,
and north of the lower pump house
will be largo enough for all sports,
Including the 440-yard race. Provisions
are to be made for hurdles, pole vaulting
and weight putting, besides races. From
that point a series of dams for a half
mile down the river will furnish pools for
boating, fishing and swimming.
TI1E ONE OBSTACLE.
The only obstacle In the way of the
movement Is a twenty-five foot strip on
toe hank of the river controlled by the
Water Supply Company, A letter has beeu
sent to ProNident Ames of the company
asking his consent to proceed with the
plan, and it Is thought there will be no
objection. Kepresentatlves will appear at
the meeting of the Ctfy Council Monduy
aud renew the petition for the grounds.
Mr. Surkey spoke enthusiastically iu
favor of the plan for a Brnckenridge Park
play ground and pledged himself to pro-
vide any number of swimmiug pools along
the river. He extended Mayor Brown's
regrets that hf whs unable to attend the
meeting and assured the meeting that the
Mayor Is in hearty accord with I heir plans.
K. II Wester also spoke briefly in praise
of the work undertaken.
Preceding the addresses the scouts and
their guests were treated to iced water-
melon. These'were the gift of Dr. W. M.
Brumby, und at the conclusion of the ,
meeting the scouts gave him a rising vole-'
of thanks. J j
—
Birth Strike Proposed
in Prussia to Get
Citizenship Rights
B BKJRIjlN, July 28.—A birth strike as a
nicatis of bringing about reform In Prus-
sia 1b reported to be under discussion by
a .Socialist gathering, which heard the
Win recently ndvanced by a Bpoaker.
The father of the Idea was Dr. Alfred
Bernstein, who declared that most suc-
wsful pressure would be exerted on the
government If mothers would make some
null announcement an this:
"We will bring no children Into the
world to become citizens of this slnte
unless better rights of citizenship arc ac-
corded.
GOVERNMENT NEEDS HELP
Number of Good John Can Be Had.
The Various Examinations.
The United States Civil Service Com-
Diiisslon announces an open competitive
•lamination for instrument-maker. This
Ik for men only; the salary ig J6.ll! per
day for the position of foreman of In-
strument shops and $3.84 per day for as-
m:.tant at the naval observatory at Wash-
ington, D. C., and vacancies as they may
occur In positions requiring similar quali-
fications.
An open competitive examination for
chauffeur, for men only, at a salarv of
fcbO a year to fill a vacancy in tills posi-
tion In the Bureau of Mines, Washing-
ton; examination for general mechanic,
for men only, at a salary of *720 per year
ill the Indian service at the Yankton In-
dian agency, South Dakota; an examina-
tion for mechanical engineer, for men
only, in the office of public roads, De-
partment of Agriculture, for duty In the
field, at a salary of {11,000 a year. The
du es of this latter position will be to
initiate and carry on individual research
n the Held of engineering, particularly
In conducting traction tests on highways.
, An examination for bacteriologist, men
'ili nf .^'"eduled. From the regis-
ter of eligible# resulting from this ex-
amination, certification will be made to
,flli a vacancy In this position at a salary
X i°"J tp $.000 a year, In the New
7"k and drug Inspection labora-
iment of AgrlcSltuCrS.eral,try an<1 DepUrt-
' A,'}f?,»efaI^ln,lVi0n for assl»tant In agrl-
!»hi £? ls,t0 fl» vacancies In
ithe offloe of experiment stations, De-
partment of Agriculture, Washington,
« «£"„sl'larle" ranging from 11,8(10 to
'1*.000 ft year, and vacnncics In positions
requiring similar qualifications
LAW PRACTICE* HE SAYS IN A
STATEMENT, MAKES IT NEC-
ESSARY TO WITHDRAW.
J FpeHa! Tebgiaiui to The Litres*.
HOUSTON, Tex., July 2b.—Thouias H.
Hail hus retired from the race for the
Democratic nomination for Governor. He
today issued the following:
"Conditions have arisen which neeesal-
I iate the abandonment of my purpose to
j retire from the practice of law and be-
come a candidate for Governor, subject
t*j Ibc action of the Democratic primaries
in July, 1911. As some candidates have
aUeatiy announced aud others have the
matter under consideration, I deem it
pioper to give this fact publicity. th»t
all who it-, i ,ui iriUiest in my eandittu'.y
may align themselves as they see proper.
"The Frisco lines, with which my firm
has been professionally associated since
i>. f. Yoakum began his great work of
development in Texas some ten years
ago, are In the hands of receivers, and
bt cause of our familiarity with their af-
fairs and at the request of partiei at
interest, members of our firm have ac-
cepted responsible appointments from
tiie Federal Courts, in whose hands the
prtntrtftM now are.
"ft would not be consistent with the
discharge of these obligations and those
to other clients whose business is in our
hands, nor lair to my professional Uoso-
c'aies for me to give the time necessary
lo a campaign for office on the gratifica-
tion of & personal ambition, however un-
hcllfish or laudable, to enter the public
service.
"My conclusion hss been reached with-
out suggestion from any client or law
partner, all of whom have been most
considerate, end is governed only by
what l think right under existing condi-
tions.
'I would lot make an explanation, so
entirely personal, of* my reasons for not
being a candidate tw office, nor consider
one necessary, but for the fact that so
many friends and well-wishers through-
out the Stare have expressed a di^lre
that 1 should make the race, and I feel
thfey are entitled to know why I cannot
comply with their wishes.
"I am profoundly grateful for the as-
surances of confidences and support
which have come to me from so many
sources, and only wish that 1 were moie
worthy of the high estimate they indi-
cate of my fitness for the great office
oi Governor of Texas. Respectfully,
•'THOMAS H. BALL."
AIM STANDI PHI
Situation in the City Council on the
Engineer Question Is
Unchanged.
Lines will be tightly drawn at Mon-
day's meeting of the City Council and the
eesulon promises to be the most Interest-
ing of the Brown administration. The
second break In the solid ranks of the
Council Is expected to come again, as on
last Monday, over the appointment of
Clinton H. Kearny, Mayor Urown's choice
for City Engineer.
The seven Aldermen who opposed the
Mayor lust Monday»s}eclar« they will op-
pose him again tomorrow, while support-
ers of the Mayor declare they will stand
pat.
In the event the lines remain unbroken
the session promises to be a dramatic
one md developments are expected to fol-
low In quick succession. Humors were
rife again yesterday that Clinton II.
Kearny desires his name to be withdrawn
and :ii<u lie intends to do so himself in
the event his nomination Is not sustained.
This was denied, however, by Mr. Kear-
ny's friends. It was also alleged that
Mr. Pancuast will withdraw, but this, too
was denied.
—
PERSONAL MENTION;
HOTEL GOSSIP
Mr. und Mrs. George Cole of Galveston
are i<uests at the Gunter Hotel.
Arthur W. l ook Is registered at the
St. Anthony Hotel.
L. A. Kosenfield of Houston Is an ar-
rival at the Menger Hotel.
H. B. Millard of Dullaa is stopping at
the Gunter Hotel.
8. R. Yuung of Cincinnati Is an arrival
at the St. Anthony Hotel.
I.OUIS Jacoby of Dallas ls an arrival at
the Menger Hotel.
i£. J. Connelly of Oklahoma City Is reg-
istered at the Gunter Hotel.
Ira W. Collins of El Paso Is a guest
at the St. Anthony Hotel.
Among the guests at the Menger Hotel
Is J. Zineman of New York.
N. McMella and wife of Clarkdale, Arls.
ara yiuestB at the Bexar Hotel.
John C. McDanlels of Cuero Is at ths
Losoya. Hotel.
A. Zleielmeyer and wife of Galveston
are guests at the Crockett Hotel.
Bob Weathersbee, stockman of Del Rio,
ls staying at the Maverick Hotel.
John C. Ross of Rossvllle Is a late ar-
rival at the Southern Hotel.
(Iharlee Freeman and wife of Eagle
Pass are stopping at the Bexar Hotel
Having an Excellent Trip.
Mr. and Mrs. C. N. -Otiadwlck. who are
touring Texas and Louisiana in a new
1 loadster automobile, write to frlendu In
.Kan Antonio that they are having an ex-
ctllent trip and meeting with good roads
along the way. They expect to return
, about August. 18.
<^y
Degen'a beer, ramie from malt nnrl hens.
I'hone your orders. I'liou# 'fravlg
sew plione 86»
stopping at the Bexar Hotel.
Webster Spates of Washington, D. C„
is staying at the Crockett Hotel.
J. l'\ Watklns of Austin is at the Mav-
erick Hotel.
Benjamin Prelssner of El Paso Is at
the Southern Hotel.
R. L,. Atkins, business man of Beeviile
is at the Bexar Hotel.
R. T. Burrls of Hlllsboro Is staying at
the Losoya Hotel.
C. R. Archibald of Memphis, Tenn,, Is
staying at the Crockett Hotel.
P. W. Irwin and wife and J. H. Irwin
of Denlson are stopping at the Maverick
Hotel.
W. T Stephens of Lincoln, Neb., Is
among the arrivals at the Southern Hotel.
Alfred Suniier. proprietor of the Bexar
Hotel, with his wife and daughter, left
yesterday morning for his ranch near
Kerrvllle. After remaining there for a
while they will go East, returning In
September.
Thousand* «f People
Are being restored to perfect health by
the miraculous curative powers of 1-lai'-
landale hot sulphur water. Physicians are
sending their patients—men, women and
children—In ambulances and Invalid >
chairs, while others come on canes and
crutches, suffering from various forms of
rheumatism and other ailments. Ere-
uuentlv permanent relief Is obtained af-
ter only a few baths, notwithstanding
the iiffllctod has suffered years of untold
pain, llarlandale hot sulphur water,
aided by the latest scientific methods of
treatment by expert anil courteous white
attendantl, has no equal anywhere In
relieving suffering humanity from many
Ills. Convince yourself of the facts of
tills statement by coming to Hnrlandale
and asking those who are tak'.hg the
h.dlis. Ask for booklet describing the
different ailments, which are known to
yield to the wonderful medicinal proper-
ties nf llarlandale hot sulphur water.
Hnlr dressing and manicure parlor for
ladles. Take South h lores street car.
(AdvdJ
DUPERIES
Many New Bargains
In Peck's Mid-summer Clearance Sale
It has simp'y been impossible to feature all Bargains in this Greatest of Mid-Summer Clearence Sales, and today we are showing a num-
ber new pieces at GREAT REDUCTIONS. Remember, everything in the entire stock has been cut to the lowest notch, in order to eftec: an ab-
solute clearance, and it is an honest fact that the values offered for this week are the best ever brought before the public by ar.y Furniture
House. VI e va»t you to see them, we want you to compart the Quality and the Prices, arid when you have done so we feel certain we will sell
you solely on the rasis OF BETTER GOODS FOR LESS MONEY.
Dresser
This beautiful solid
golden oak dresser
is a piece that we
want you to see.
Has French bevel
mirror.
Regular price $10.00
Now $7.50
Dresser
This beautiful gold-
en oak dresser is an
excellent value for
the money. Has oval
French bevel mirror
22x28.
Regular price $13.00
Now $8.75
'J 't
Dresser
Beautiful quartered
sawed oak dresser
with a heavy French
bevel mirror 36x40
inches. Good solid
frame.
Kegular price $40.00
Now $27.50
Dresser
Here is a dandy for
the money. It is
made in solid gold-
en oak with a beau*
tiful French bevel
mirror.
Regular price $9.00
Now {6.95
Fibre Chairs
We have a number
of these beautiful
fibre chairs, in rock-
ers and straight
styles. Fine for
summer use
Regular price
$10 to $18
Choice $7.50
Chifferobe
Here is something
nice in a handsome
golden oak chiffe-
robe. Has 14x28 inch
mirrors in both
doors. A beauty.
Reguhr price $85.00
Now $59.00
WATCH
THE
WINDOWS
WATCH
THE
WINDOWS
Brass Bed
This brass bed is a
beauty, it is fin-
ished a laquer that
is guaranteed to last
for ten years and
not tarnish.
Regular price $39.00
For $23.95
Walqer Patent
Awnings
84 in.
94.30,
42 in.
*6.00,
4ft In.
fft.AO,
W in.
*6.00,
64 in.
9ft.A0,
70 in.
$7 00,
wide, were
now $2.50
wide, were
now $2.75
wide, were
now $2.00
wide, were
now $8.25
wide, were
now $3.50
w!de, were
now $3.75
Dutch Auction Sale
Inaugurated July 17 has proven a success, the beautiful
Bedroom Suite and Dining Room Suite has been sold,
and tomorrow we will place in our windows a number
of other handsome pieces to be sold in the same man-
ner. It offers great opportunities to buy at your own
prices, and we want you to watch the windows every
day. The minute they get to the price you are willing
to spend—BUY THEM BEFORE THE OTHER FEL-
LOW DOES.
tfldlf «w
™ EtJ PI
Beautiful Library Suite
Here is one of the best values in the entire sale.
It is a beautiful three-piece library suite, upholstered in
genuine Spanish leather. Every line is grace itself.
Ask to see it.
Regular Price $67.50
Now $39.00
It
Bed Boom Suite
Each of the three above pieces can be had in Ma-
hogany, Golden Oak or Circassion Walnut. Old Colo-
nifal Pattern.
DRESSER
Itej. Price $35.50
Now $24.75
CIIFF0NEER
Reg. Price $32.50
Now $22.50
Dressing Table
Rej. Price $27.50
Now $17.50
Chiffa-
Wardrobe
We have a number
of this almost indis-
pensable article.
Finished birds eye
maple, circassion
and mahogany. Like
cut in quartered oak.
Regular price $22.50
Now $15,00
Chifloneer
This handsome piecc
is made of solid
golden oak, has six
drawers and carries
a 20x24 French bev-
el mirror.
Regular price $14.00
Now $8.95
Box Couch
Large assortment in
cedar-lined and de-
nim upholstering,
from $18.50 to $45,
for $27.50 down to
$12.50
II
Dresser
This beautiful low
base dresser, an ex-
cellent article for
the money, has 24x
40 plate glass mir-
ror. Mahogany fin-
ish.
Regular price $45.00
Now $29.00
Go-Carts
We are overstocked
on this particular
Go-Cart. It is a
beauty, has automo-
bile wheels, and
comes in nickle fin-
ish.
Regular price $16.00
Now $8.50
Refrigerators
This Leonard R«-
frigerator, the best
in the world, with
an ice capacity of
50 lbs., now
$10.00
Steel Bed
Here's a steel bed
that is substantial
and a beauty. Full
size, it has two-inch
posts. Will last a
lifetime.
Regular price $10.00
For $6.95
Lawn Rocker
We are featuring
this gallery furni-
ture and especially
this old hickory
rocker. We have a
great assortment
from which to make
your selection and
the one like above
For $2.69
CARPETS
Kitchen Cabinets
Thsy ore one of the
iiiont cooipHu and
helpful nrtlclea that
you could possibly hay
for your kitchen. Rv-
erythlng you couid
need right at your
hand. We have only a
few of tliem left.
For $14.95
Rugs
$11.00 Fiber, 9x12 7 00
$18.50 Brussels, 9x12 CJQ
$25.00 Axminster, 9x12, Jg gg
$35.00 Body Brussels, «C A A
9x12, for 60.UU
Aerolux
Thfl Bent parch Shade Made
Th* one protection thnt protect*
from nun aurl weather, hd»1 at the
snrue time illows thorough ventila-
tion.
4 feet wide, wer# $3-00,
♦3 feet wide, were $4 00. O Or
now
8 feet wjde, were $5.00,
now
10 feet wide, were C Ofi
now OtjfaU
4.00
China
Matting
116-warp stock, new goods, all
neat patterns and good, durable cflA-
ors. A splendid sanitary, service-
able summer floor covering.
35c quality laid down
for
27Jc
/
WHOLESALE
AND RETAIL
L P. PECK
WHOLESALE
AND RETAIL
Gallery Swings
In gallery nwln** we
can ehovr you rnanv
atylea, aome like the,
a'huve cut and other?
different. You can un-
doubtedly get more
pleasure oul of one or
theae swing* than moat
anything you could
buy
PKICKD U.SO TO 110
For $3.75
I . f,
n
WONDROUS MYTHS AND LEGENDS
OK CONSTELLATIONS ARE
REVEALED.
Rtorlo» I he atari tell were unfolded to
twenty-fire camp-fire girls who for two
hours last night star gtiied from the roof
of the Bedell Bultdlug. The young women
were there lo study the stars, to learn
the wonders of astronomy, If you please,
and not once was romance or any love
stur.v lu connection with the stars told
to tliein.
They heard lots of myths and many
lexciula, but no mythH or legends concern-
ing affairs of the heart. The star-ga«er«
were on an educational nuest purely, that
and nothing more—at least this Is what
they said. Despite thin, however, there
wuh many a flutter iflid throb of the
heart as the girls gur.cd longingly at the
heavenly bodies. What their thoughts
were, well—guess.
The young astronomers were seated In
leinl-clreles, In camp style, and with
Misses Until Mulr uml I.nura Cllraud,
guardians of the enmp, sitting In the cen-
ter. They Interpreted the myths and
legends of the stars and planets aud re-
peated to the camp-fire girls the wonder-
ous stories the stars tell. It was the firs,
I line the camp-fire girls gated at the
stars- that Is, In such fashion and under
such conditions,
Jinny of (lie young women were disap-
pointed because Mars and Venus were not
visible. They saw Jupiter, however, the
largest nf all jlnnels. Jupiter Is the
bright, shining orb In the eoutheastem
skies, visible in the early evening hours.
Venus aud Mar* can be seen about t
o'clock In the morning and lo see these
famous planets some of the girls pledged
themselves to rise bright aud early this
morning.
The girls saw the signs of the Zodiac,
several of the constellations, the fixed
slurs. In fact, almost every sla^ In the
crowned skies received some of their at-
tention. Prominent among the constella-
tions that were pointed out und explalued
were I'rsa Major, tTrsn Minor. I.yra.
t.ygnus, Agulla, Uphlttchtis, Sagittarius,
Scorpio, Vlrglo, Bootes and Draco.
Young women who looked In wonder at
the scintillating stara were Aliases Helen
I'rlino, Clara MoCortnlck, I.ellu Stone,
Mary Stone, Portia Shweat, Esther Shields.
Nellie Faulda, Princes Luck-wood. Marlon
Hocbel. (Catherine Rninatotter, Virginia
McDonald, Alma Sharer. Nellie Nhafer.
Llrtu Brown. Ilassb> Van Cleave, Altln;
Day. Amy Hello Johnson, (tilth dray.
The San Antonio palrol of the camp-fire
Tlrls has been organised for ahftut a vear.
I was I he first organisation of lis kind
In Texas.
E. M. Collins, officer Bexar County tln-
maut Society. Phones, day 2409, night »77.
New Compress at Work.
Si*! 1st Telrgrtm to Tim Express.
ARANSAS PASS. Tex.. Julv Jl~The
first ootton was compressed this afternoon
at the new 1100,000 compress. Several earl
ol cotton have been received this week
for shipment through this port. The first
cotton atfptne > l|T arrive next week to
commence loadlnf.
MENGER HOTEL S
°£ en Air Cafe
Is San Antonio's Most Delightful Place to Dine
Best Music In The South
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