The Daily Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 110, Ed. 1 Friday, April 20, 1906 Page: 4 of 20
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THE SAN ANTONIO DAILY EXPRESS: FRIDAY MORNING. APRIL 20, 1906.
Fi
IMPROVEMENTS
OF UPPER BRAZOS
ARE OPPOSED
Reporf of Captain Jadwin is Very
Favorable But Engineers Board
Is Adverse to the Project.
COMMERCIAL NECESSITY
IS MADE A SUBJECT
Special Telegram to The Express.
WASHINGTON. April 19.—The Secre-
tary of War today scut to Congress the
report of Captain Jadwin 011 the exam-
ination of the Brazos River from Old
Washington to Waco, made in compli-
ance with the river and harbor act of
last year. A report on the subject is sub-
mitted from the board of engineers re-
garding the whole matter. The import-
ant details of Captain Jadwin's report
have already been published. In closing,
he savs:
"It is evident the proposed improve-
ment is especially meritorious and that
the basic conditions show it to be a pro-
ject worthy to be undertaken by tlic
United Stub's."
Reports o 1 ilie board of engineers for
rivers and harbors show that body to be
unfavorably inclined toward the project.
The following conclusion is announced:
"The board believes that the expendi-
ture of $:{,000,000 by the United States
with an annual outlay of $100,000 for
maintenance to provide a navigation of
such small departments and limited dura-
tion and with such doubtful assurance
of accomplishing the result desired is an
investment of such questionable wisdom
as to make it advisable for the general
Government not to commence work upon
this project at least until the improve-
ments of similar character now in pro-
gress on other streams and on the lower
part of the Brazos shall have been suf-
ficiently advanced to demonstrate the
advisability."
The statement of Messrs. Henry and
Burleson under date of April 9 is in part
as follows:
"When we caused the item relating to
the improvement of the Brazos above
Old Washington to be embodied in the
river and harbor bill we had no thought
that the board of engineers would be
caller] on or authorized to pass upon the
commercial necessity of improving the
river and with •» view to limiting the ac-
tion it might take. With reference there-
to we carefully formulated the item s-i
as to confine the expression for the ideas
in the opini >n alone to the practicability
of the project from an engineering stand-
point. Had we anticipated that the board
was to pass an opinion on the commer-
cial necessity of improving the river
above O 1 Washington we should have
been abl" to and would gls.ily hive pre-
sented to the board an array of statis-
tical data which would have conclusively
shown the great possibility of inaugurat-
ing this work. Since said report was
l.led we have been considering whether
in fairness to the great interests of the
section of out State to Ih> effected by
this improvement we ought not to in-
sist that this opinion of the board be
leconsidered, but after careful consider-
ation we have conclude/! not to do so for
the reason that the Secretary'of War
has by orders issued obviated the neces-
sity for such action."
The chief of engineers in his statement
sa ys:
"The Judge Advocate General of the
Army has deckled that the Brazos item
in the river and harbors act of last year
did not call for any opinion from tlie
engineers as to the commercial necessity
of the work, ami its feasibility from an
engineering standpoint having been dem-
onstrate,'), the Secretary of War ordered
the commencement of the improvement
under thi' conditional appropriation of
$75,000 provided by the item in question.
He contends, though, that the action of
the Department in requesting the board
of engineers to review the project and
the opinion expressed by the board were
both quite within the law in view of the
piotrst of Messrs. Burleson and Henry.
However, he refrains from adding his
own usual comment as to the necessity
of the work from a commercial stand-
point."
— C>
Torpedo Boat Sunk.
VALETTI, Island of Malta. April 19.-Tt
Is learned that during the naval manuev-
ers Tuesday^night the torpedo boat No.
84 was rammed and sunk by the torpedo
boat destroyer Ardent. A gunner who
was injured at the time of the collision
died later. Otherwise there was no
fatality.
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and practical news of coming fashions,
or gives you illustrations that, tell
their story so clearly and helpfully.
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The fiction; the continued stories;
the papers by experts in Womanly
Arts; the pages for Children, and the
articles on the Sane, Sound View of the
Pure Food Question—all combine to
make The Delineator for MAY fulfil
in the highest degree the ideal of "the
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to the scrupulous care with which the
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Paint
You never hear of a paint better than
Pure White Lead and Pure Linseed Oil.
"Just as good" is what they say. Ture
White Lead and Pure Linseed Oil arc
acknowledged to be the standard by which
all paints are measured.
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use it, and mix it himself. He knows that
hi? business reputation is best built by the
use of that paint which will give yon the
most satisfactory results.
He knows Pure White Lead wears evenly,
and when ground in Pure Linseed Oil haj
greater elasticity and
adhesive force than
any other paint
known.
He knows, too, that
the best results are
obtained only when
the paint is mixed
with special reference
to the- surface to be
pjtited.
ro make sure of
he best White Lead tell your painter to use
COLLIER OR SOUTHERN
Pure Whito Load
(Made by the Old Dutch I'raceM)
Your interest and the painter's are iden-
tical. Adulterated paint
l will peel, crack or blister,
'however skillfully laid on.
The result for you is an early
expenditure for repainting,
and for him a dis-
I credited reputation.
Bond for a booklet con-
1 taiBinsaeveralhatxlnotne
J reproductions of actual
/ houses, offering valuable
, suggestions for a color
•oheme in painting your
, house. A test for paint
purity in also given.
NATIONAL LEAD CO.
Clark Ave. and 10th St.
St. Louts, Mo.
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HEAVY RAINS
IN SOUTHWEST
PART OF TEXAS
Precipitation General and Will
Amount to Millions of Dollars
to Stockmen and Farmers.
"This part of the State* seems to be
gradually changing climate anyway. I
remember when it would sometimes not
rain for months, and fine white dust
that would rise at the slightest wind
would cover everything. It is no longer
that way, and those whom we wish to
bring to this country are finding it out.
"1 consider that this rain practically
assures a good year as only one more
rain about the time the corn is in tossel
will be needed.
"Cattle in Atascosa County are now in
the best of condition and will be shipped
in groat quantities about the middle of
June."
WET WEATHER HAS
DEPRESSING EFFECT
Southwest Texas had a heavy rain yes-
terday, and whHe the spirits of San An-
tonians were dampened slightly because
of the Interruption of the Carnival fes-
tivities everyone was jubilant because of
the rain.
Advices from railroad Officials indicate
that the rain has been general over the
Southwest. The growing crops were tn
need of moisture and comint as the rain
did It means million* to the agricultural
Interests of this section.
The total rainfall yesterday amounted
to one Inch. It was one of the. heaviest
rains that has fallen in this section in
months. The total precipitation at San
Antonio since January 1 has been 5 21
inches.
This heavy rainfall will create a favor-
able impression upon the thousands of
visitors from the North who will be in
the city today to attend the convention
of homeseekers.
Growing crops are In excellent condi-
tion.
Col. Allen Buell. weather observer for
San Antonio, believes the clouds will
blow away today and that there is a
probability of fair weather. The local
forecast says there will be showers
Thursday night and Friday. The tem-
perature will be lower for today.
"If the rain which fell in San An-
tonio Thursday was general over South-
west Texas." said L.. A. Franks, man-
ager of the 90,000-aere Oppenheimer ranch
In Atascosa County, "it will be worth
more to San Antonio mul Southwest
Texas than the part of the Carnival
which was spoiled.
"The good season last year has done
wonders both for AtHscosa and Bexar
Counties and with the present outlook a
good crop will be made this year.
Notice.
K. K. Rlchter & Son, architects and
builders, can build your buildings for less
money than others. Plans and specifica-
tions furnished with estimates. Money
furnished. 203 West Commerce, New
phono util.
ELECT NEW OFFICERS.
©
Mr. Brackenridge and Mr. Stevens Re-
tire as Officials of Waterworks
Company.
At a meeting of the board of directors
of the Waterworks Company yesterday
morning George W. Brackenridge re-
signed as president and John J. Stevens
resigned as vice president of the com-
pany.
The resignations were acccpted and
George J. Kobusch of St. Louis was
elected president and C. H. Surkamp of
St. Louis vice president. W. T. Wrieden.
Henry Semple Amos and R. H. Ward
were elected to fill vacancies in the board
of directors.
Tills change In officials is the result
of the purchase by the St. Louis com-
pany of the San Antonio waterworks
system. The St. Louis capitalists have
secured the greater part of the stock
held by-San Antonio persons. John J.
Stevens 1ms sold his stock in the com-
pany to the St. 1 uis capitalists.
J. Ulrlch, who has been an official of
the company for the last twenty years,
and H. E. Ellsworth, who lias been an
officer for nearly as long, were re-elected
by the new board.
A committee was appointed to draft
resolutions of thanks to the retiring
president, vice president and the board
of directors for their long unci faithful
services to the company.
C. H. Surkamp Jr. was elected general
manager of the company and will per-
form his duties us such in connection
with the presidency. Mr. Surkamp will
move to San Antonio and make this hts
home.
John J. Stevens and Frank Orice re-
main on the board of directors.
Texas Liniment.
The old reliable Texas Mniment, for all
aches and pains. 2jc a bottle
;FORMAL AND INFORMAL
Events of Day.
(Society editor's phones: Old 218; new 128.)
San Jacinto Cotillon Club gives annual
reception at Turner ilall at 8:30 o'clock.
Dancing at 9 p. m.
♦ ♦ *
The reception to have been given yes-
terday afternoon by Mrs. J. D. Bell was
postponed on account of the weather.
♦ ¥ ♦
Capt. R A. T. Walton who has been
the guest of his daughter, Mrs. I^ee Kil-
Kore, expects to leave today lor his homo
in Alpine.
O ♦ ♦
Gen. and Mrs. McCaskey and Lieut,
and Mrs. Douglas McCaskey are the
guests of Major and Mrs. H. S. Wallace
for a few days.
♦ A O
Major and Mrs. Wallace entertained at
dinner last evening complimentary to
Captain and Mrs. Habcock of Fort Clark.
Covers were laid for ten.
* ♦ ♦
Miss Mary Christian of Houston will
Na^dinolsac
Beautifies the Complexion
Removes Freckles, Pimples, Tan, Li v.
er Spots, etc., In 10 to 20 days. Guaran-
teed. 50 cents and $1 by all druggists.
Beautiola
The Perfect and Harmless Cream
WILL BEAUTIFY
YOUR
COMPLEXION
IN SEVEN DAYS.
Beautiola win re-
move Brown Spots,
Freckles, Wrinkles,
Blackheads and Pim-
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Does not interfere
with social or busi-
ness duties.
60c- Sold by
Adolph Drelss
Antonio.
San
Manufactured by E. R. Berry Ch«m-
'Ml Co., St. Loult.
|GUARANTEED
bo the guest of Miss Martha 4i'urzbach
during the Carnival.
❖ ♦ ♦
The ISau Jacinto Cotillon at Turner Hall
tonight will be attended by many out of
town visitors, some of whom are here or
will be here mainly for that purpose, as
the 8au Jacinto Club's social functions
are of State-wide reputation for bril-
liancy.
The reception will begin at S:.">0 and
dancing at 9 o'clock. Admission will be
by card and all members and guests arc
<-xpecte<l to present their admission cards
at the door.
The following ladies form the reception
committee: Mesdatnes S. G. Newton,
Charles Klorian, Ron M. Hammond,
Ceorgc Harmore. Charles W. Offdcn, T.
D. Cobbs, K. 11. Ward, Marshall W. Ter-
rell. J. E. Jarrett, George D. Arrow-
smith. Tj. M. Maus, Walter Klnloy, H.
S. Wallace. The cotillon leaders are
Capt. John I«\ Preston, Arthur Wynne,
Franklyn Smith, Hubert taxfl'ler.
♦ ♦ ♦
Mrs. C. T,. Condlit and daughter, Miss
Helen Condit of Austin, Carnival visitors,
are guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Rice,
521 East Quiney Street.
♦ ♦ ♦
Murr.v Russ of Allen, l.a., is visiting
hib mother, Mrs. E. C. Kuss.
♦ ♦ ♦
G. K. Oliver of Nursery, Tex., Is stop-
ping during the Carnival at the home of
Mrs. J. O. Watklns, 1^1 Winslow Avenue.
♦ ♦ ♦
Miss Ola Whitsett of Floresville is vis-
iting Miss Dcila Jarrell on OaklanI
Street.
♦ ♦ ♦
Miss May D. Wilson of Iverrville is
spending the week in the city and cx-
pccts to return home Sunday.
♦ ♦ ♦
The History Club of San Antonio will
not meet today on account of the Carni-
val, but will meet next week instead.
♦ ♦ ♦
Thomas Watson of Dttrango, Mex., is
in the city for the Carnival and is visit-
ing at the home of Mrs. Julia Frederich,
West Macon Street.
♦ ♦ ♦
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Higgins of Pen-
sacola, Fla., are expected Sunday, to be
the guests of their parents, Col. and Mrs.
C. C. Gibbs, for several days.
♦ ♦ ♦
The tally-ho party to have been given
by Miss I.uia Allen yesterday has been
indefinitely postponed.
♦ ♦ ♦
Mrs. Fred Anderson, who has been
spending the winter with her mother,
Mrs. George W. Sanders, expects to leave
Sunday for her homo in Illinois.
♦ ♦ ♦
Miss Brackcnrldec, Miss F'enwlck and
Mi*s Isabella Matthews of San Marcos
returned yesterday morning alter a nine
months' tour around the world. They
were accompanied by Mr. Brackenridge,
who joined the party in New York.
♦ ♦ ♦
Miss Grace Ward is expected home in
a few days from a several weeks' stay in
Houston.
4 ❖ ♦
The wedding of Miss Ethel Lewis and
Henry Hart was solemnized last evening
at 7 o'clock at the home of the bride's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. I.ewis. 217
Maverick Street. Rev. Arthur Jones
was the officiating minister.
The house decorations w*re beautiful
and carried out a plan of pink and white.
White was also observed in the ice
course.
The bride was given away by her
father. She wore a pretty gown of white
Persian num. trimmed in French Valen-
ciennes, and carrimd a boiKjuet of lilies of
the valley. Her ornament was a hand-
some pearl brooch, a gift of the groom.
Miss ("larabel Dewees, daintily dressed ;n
white silk mull, lace betrimmcd. was
maid of honor, and Augustine DeZavala
best man. The wedding march was
played by Miss Hilda. Hellig.
At the reception following the cere-
mony a large number of friends of (he
bride arid groom were present. A large
heart-shaped wedding cake was an at-
tractive feature of the reception.
Mr. and Mrs. Hart will make flan An-
tonio their home.
ROBT. K. MOSS. M. D., SPECIALIST,
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Hicks Bldg.
Bank8"Will Close.
April 21 being San Jacinto and Battle
of Flowers day in Carnival week, there
will be a general cessation of business
on the part of many firms. Because of
Han Jacinto day's being a State, holiday
the local banks will be closed.
SOUTH AFRICAN UPRISING.
Colonial and Imperial Troops Ordered
to Be in Readiness.
NATAL. April 19— Military movements
on a considerable scale are being or-
ganized with a view of suppressing the
rebellious Zulta tribes. Three hundred
men of tlic colonial Light Infantry and
a detachment of colonlol artillery are be-
ing mobilized here, while the imperial
troops at Piotcrmaritzberg have been
ordered to be in readiness for immediate
service Some artillery has left in the
direction of Dundeed. from where the
main road to Zululand runs, via Rorke's
Drill.
By Millions of Mothers.
Mrs. Window's Soothing Syrup for
children teething soothes the child, soft-
ens the gums, reduces inflammation, al-
lays pain, cures wind colic. 25e bottle.
DISTRICT COURT ADJOURNS.
Busy Term at Karnes City Brought to
a Close by Judge Wilson.
KARNES CITY, Tex., April The
District Court of Karnes County ad-
journed this morning after being in
session fourteen days. One criminal case
was tried and several civil suits dis-
posed of.
In the case of Ramon Campos a motion
for a new trial was overruled and the
case will be appealed to the higher
courts.
Very little business of criminal impor-
tance was transacted.
The District Judge, Hon. J. G. Wilson,
left fffl- his home in Victoria this morn-
ing, and will convene his court at Refu-
gio next Monday.
ContraOted Disorders
Re sure your cure is thorough.
No one of my patients has ever
had a relapse after being dis-
charged as cured, and I cure in
less time than the ordinary
forms of treatment roqulre.
Specific
Blood Poison
No dangerous minerals to drive
the virus to the interior, but
harmless blood-cleansing rem-
edies that remove the last pois-
onous taint.
GONORRHOEA
My treatment In acute or old
chronic cases is second to none.
I have used it in my large and
extensive* practice for years.
Strictures, Piles,Lost
Strength, Hydrocele,
Organic Weakness,
etc., are also among the dis-
eases 1 cure to stay cured.
Write for symptom blank If
you cannot call.
Dr. J. N. HATHAWAY
207£ ALAMO PLAZA, SAN ANTONIO TEXAS.
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