Houston Post-Dispatch (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 362, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 1, 1925 Page: 19 of 22
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HOUSTON POST-DISPATCH: WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 1, 1925.
SOIL SflHVET IS
NEAR COMPLETE
Hidalgo County Has Un-
dergone Tests for Past
Eighteen Months.
(Post-Dispatch Special )
M<\\LLEX, Tcsn«, March 31.—Thu
Hidalgo county soil survey, which hua
b«m in progrcxs the past 18 months,
will be completed in about u week, at
which time the entire 1,020 square
miles in the county will have been
covered and about 1500 tests will have
been made. All tests made extend to
n depth of six feet. A plane table tra-
*prs« of the county has been made,
which shows the location of the JJ5
different soils found in the county.
A detailed survey of the Texas Ag-
ricultural Experiment substation, lo-
cated between Weslaco and Mercedes
will also be made. This will tic the
soils found there directly to the dif-
ferent soils of the county and make
applicable the results derived through
the experiments carried on there.
When the maps and reports have
been completed tney will be submitted
to the agricultural experiment station
and the Vnited States bureau of soils.
From them an outsider, who has no
knowledge of the conditions existing
there, can gain a comprehensive and
unbiased knowledge of the various
phases entering into the agricultural
activities and soils of the county.
Witnesses Tell
Of Oil Fraud at
Texarkana Trial
TEXARKANA, Texas, March 31.
Literature sent through the mails out-
lining plans for paying royalty divi-
dends which the government alleges
could not be realized were identified
by witnesses who testified Tuesday in
the trial of Robert David Kercheval,
oil field promoter, charged with using
the mails to defraud.
M. E. Wilson of the Louisiana Oil
Refining corporation testified that his
company drilled a well on a tract in
which the Kercheval companies owned
an intetrest in prospective royalties,
but the well produced nothing but salt
water.
The trial began Monday in federal
district court here.
19
TURKEY EGGS
BEING SOUGHT
'AT ANY PRICE'
CUERO, Texas, March 31.—Num-
erous orders for turkey eggs "at any
price" are being received here by the
chamber of commerce and others, and
the county is being combed for eggs
with which to fill the orders.
Turkey eggs at this season of the
year, to be used for setting, bring from
*1 to $1.25 each, and are hard to get
at that price.
"The turkeys are a little slow this
year in laying," one turkey raiser said
recently. "It has been too dry for
them to be in the best condition, and
that in a measure contributes to their
tardiness in laying."
School Election to
Be Held at Yorktown
(Post-Dispatch Special.)
YORKTOWN. Texas, March 31.—
An election to determine whether the
board of trustees of the Yorktown in-
dependent school district shall be au-
thorized to assess the dollar mainte-
nance tax, the limit allowed by the
State, will be held on Monday, April
t>. If the election carries, the board
will have an opportunity to provide
sufficient revenue for the schools at
all times by assessing so much of the
tax as is needed for operating ex-
iicnseg, without resorting to the plan,
followed in recent years, of increasing
the assessed valuation of taxable prop-
c-tv in the district. The voting of
t i;i•' tax will also pave the way for
tiie floating of a bond issue for a new
' ii school building, school officials
v plained.
Woman Is Overcome
In Burning House
(Associated Press.)
DALLAS, Texas. March 31.—Mrs.
W. E. Thornton, 30, was found nearly
dead by Police Sergeant H. Voris in a
burning house early Tuesday. Al-
though almost suffocated, the police-
man brought the woman to safety.
The house was destroyed.
When awakened by smoke, the wo-
man rushed into a bathroom, thinking
it a hall. There she was overcome.
Mrs. Thornton was later revived.
Houston Performers
To Show in Bay City
(Post-Dispatch Special.)
RAY CITY. Texas, March 31.—The
Matagorda County Shrine clnb has
arranged with the Chris Ming Pro*
duction company of Houston for the
production on April 2 of a minstrel-
vaudeville show by n company of
. Ilouston artists. Fatty Martin's or-
chestra will furnish the music and
play for a dance immediately follow-
ing the show. Practically all the seats
have been sold in advance and stand-
ing room will be at a premium.
REVIVAL MEETING ON.
, PALESTINE, Texas, March 31.—
Dr. .1. William Stephens, pastor of
the First Christian church here, be-
gan a revival meeting on Sunday,
which is to continue through Easter
Sunday. Dr. Guy E. Curtis, song
evangelist, is leading the singing.
Large, crowds are attending the ser-
vices.
BURNET FARMER HURT.
BURNET. Texas. March 31.—Rob-
ert Renick Sr., a farmer living east
of Burnet, suffered a serious injury
when, the ax with which he was cut-
ting wood struck a clothes line, caus-
ing it to fly back and strike him in
•the face, cutting a gash in his fore-
head and no«se which required several
stitches to close.
IIIG DIAMOND SHIPMENT.
DALLAS, Texas, March 31. — A
package weighing approximately one
pound and containing 958.00 carats of
diamonds, valued at $300,000, was re-
ceived here from the Netherlands by a
wholesale jewelry firm Tuesday. Duty
on the shipment was $30,000.
WOMAN BREAKS ARM.
GONZALES, Texas. March 31.—
While getting out plants in the garden
last "week, Mrs. O. M. Kaigler broke
her right arm just below the elbow.
Port Arthur Bonds
Are Finally Sold
POUT ARTHUR, Texas, March 31.
The city Tuesday received the sum of
$1,081,767.25 as the proceeds of bonds
issued in the spring of 11)24. Strana-
han, Harris & Oatis of Toledo, Ohio,
were the successful bidders for the
bonds, which were in the sum of $1,-
030,500, the difference representing
the premium and accrued interest on
same.
The bonds were voted in the early
spring of 11)24 and before a sale could
be made injunctions were issued out
of both the district courts of this
county enjoining the sale of the bonds.
The case has been fought through the
State supreme court and the city has
won in every court. Since the supreme
court dismissed the case, still another
has been filed in the Fifty-eighth dis-
trict court of this county, but in spite
of this the bond buyers have taken the
issue and have forwarded the money
to the city treasurer, the Seaboard
State Bank and Trust company.
The bonds were for general improve-
ments throughout the city, among
which are paved streets, water and
sewer extensions, additional fire sta-
tions and improvement of the city
drainage system.
West Orange School
Conference Planned
ORANGE, Texas. March 31.—The
school patrons and citiiens of the
West Orange independent school dis-
trict will discuss the proposition of
combining that district with the
Orange city independent school dis-
trict at a community rally to be held
at the school house Thursday night.
It is understood that there will be a
detailed explanation made of the
proposition by parties who are posted
on the question and that questions
will be answered for those interested.
| TEXAS DEATHS |
CENTER, Texas. March 31.—Guy
Parker, six-year-old son of G. _ D.
Parker, died Saturday of meningitis.
Funeral services were held Sunday at
the home of W. A. Walling. Burial
was at the Newburn cemetery.
NORMANGEE, Texas, March 31.
Hamilton A. Gustavus, 07, died at the
home of his son, W. H. Gustavus, Sat-
urday. Mr. Gustavus i« survived by
a widow and three children.
Association of
State Teachers
Has Large Gain
(Post-Dispatch Special.)
FORT WORTH. Texas. March 31.
A gain of more than 2000 over the
total enrollment a year ago has been
made by the Texas State Teachers as-
sociation. The 1925 enrollment is ex-
pected to be more than 25,000, the
largest in the history of the associa-
tion. President Lee Clark of Gaines-
ville and Secretary R. T. Ellis of Fort
Worth are directing the general cam-
paign and in the 18 congressional dis-
tricts campaigns are going on under
the direct supervision of the execu-
tive committeemen.
Stressing the need for better teach-
BURNET, Texas, March 31.—Mrs.
Susan Johnston, 80, died at the home
of her son, Tom Johnston, in the
Council Creek community, where she
had lived for many years. Rev. L.
V. Noble of Burnet conducted the
funeral services, with burial in the
Council Creek cemetery.
She is survived bv two sisters, Mrs.
Mary Gibbs of this place and Mrs.
Sam Glasscock of Santa Anna, and
her son Tom with whom she made
her home,
SAN AUGUSTINE, Texas. March
31.—Judjfe J. T. Miller, aged 63 years,
died at his home here Sunday after-
noon after a brief illness. He is sur-
vived by his mother, Mrs. Victoria
Miller, and five children, as follows:
Mrs. Cassett Hanks, Mary and Hol-
man Miller of San Augustine, Mrs.
T. M. Gamble of Lubbock and Miss
Ruth Miller of Dallas. Mr. Miller
was a member of the Methodist
church. Funeral services were con-
ducted at the home by Rev. A. E.
Rider, pastor of the Methodist church,
interment taking place in the Thomas
cemetery Monday.
SBt^x
Victoria Citizens Get
Power and Ice Cut
(Post-Dispatch Special.)
VICTORIA, Texas, March 31.—The
Victoria Electric and Ice company has
announced a substantial reduction in
its light and power rates, effective as
of March 1 last. The price of ice also
is being redueed.
These reductions were made at the
request of a number of Victoria citi-
zens. The question is now before the
city council of voting bonds for the
building and maintenance of a munici-
pal light plant for Victoria, and elec-
tion will be held on May 4 for the
submission of the issue to the citizens
of this city;
Pelly Library Board
Member Accepts
(Post-Dispatch Special.)
PELLY, Texas, March 31.—E. T.
Arnett of this city has accepted the
invitation of It. S. Sterling to act as
a member of the advisory committee
which will have control of the new
library building that is to be erected
and given to the Goose Creek com-
munity. Mr. Arnett takes the place
of Mayor E. W. Neal, originally
named on the committee, but who
found it impossible to serve on ac-
count of bin health.
CLEANUP CAMPAIGN.
CUERO, Texas, March 31.—Cnero
Boy Scouts assisted city officials in
making the cleanup campaign just now
closing a decided success. The boys
manned several trash wagons and as-
sisted the regular trash haulers to dis-
pose of the trash idles heaped up by
those who responded to the mayors
cleanup campaign proclamation.
FISHING IS GOOD.
GONZALES, Texas, March 31.—
Fishing in the Guadalupe and San
Marcos rivers here is getting good and
the fishermen are having fine luck,
most all of them making good catches.
Ed Denman of the Slayden section
caught a 45-pound catfisn last week,
which is about the largest one caught
this season.
Yorktown Election
Scheduled April 7
(Post-Dispatch Special.)
YORKTOWN, Texas, March 31.-
Much interest is being taken in the
city election to be held here April 7.
The following candidates have an-
nounced : ' John H. Koehler, incum-
bent, and F. W. Heinrich, for mayor;
•T. W. Ncumayer, incumbent, Leo D.
Gohmert and Frank M. Lundscllen,
for city marshal: R. F. Senf, incum-
bent, and F. J. Nosten. for city secre-
tary. assessor and collector. R. P.
Korth, A. J. Braunig and H. R. Gohl-
ke, candidates for aldermen, have no
opposition.
Contestants in Latin
Tourney Selected
(Post-Dispatch Special.)
PALESTINE, Texas, March 31.—
Contestants to represent the Pales-
tine High school in a district Latin
tournament to be held in Hcfuston on
April 3 have been chosen as follows:
AS eldon Crawford and-Bailie Rich-
ardson, 11th grade; Mary Aden Ev-
erett and Nell Austin, ninth grade;
Margaret Smullen and Maxine Tin-
dall, eighth grade. THe students will
be accompanied on the trip by Mrs.
Flora B. McLeod, teacher of Latin in
the local high school.
'i
£
ers as a primary solution to the prob-
lem of giving every Texas child an
equal educational opportunity, lead-
ers are calling on all teachers to sup-
port their professional organization.
The Texas State Teachers association
has as its primary object the raising
of teaching standards.
)&ou Just
kn°wsne's
JVOTWell*
There is no reajon for you
to look or feel this way
;noW^I
You, too, can have this beautiful, ^
joyous, healthful look
CONSTIPATION
means MISERY
Rouge and powder will not cover up the effects of consti-
pation. The bowels are the worst abused and most vari-
ously damaged of any organ of the body. When they are
clogged, they cause lusterless eyes, dingy complexions,
pimples and blackheads, bad breath, headache, bilious
attacks, heart burn, acid stomach, belching, depression,
nervous exhaustion, chronic weakness and other more
serious ills. The bowels should act at least twice daily.
Dr. Caldwell's
SYRUP PEPSIN
The Family Laxative
LIQUIDATION SALE
OF MACHINERY
Account of liquidation of Grant Locomotive & Car Works, Hous-
ton, Texa», the entire plant consisting of buildings, machinery,
tools and equipment will be disposed of at sacrifice prices to en-
able complete liquidation by April 15th. Many machine tools
are practically new and all are in good serviceable condition.
Partial list consists of 300-ton wheel press, engine lathes of vari-
ous sizes, planers, shapers, slotter, boring mill, drill presses, short
belt drive air compressors, tin shop tools, punches, shears, bend-
ing roll, flue welder, acetylene welders, thermit welding outfit,
air hammers and motors, electric motors, etc. A vast amount of
hand tools, drills, taps, reamers, blacksmith and boiler tools.
Office furniture. Terms cash. Dealers, railroads, saw mills
and metal industries: This is a rare opportunity. Do not stop
to write or wire but come at once to secure your choice.
Telephone Preston 1787. Address all com-
munications to W. A. Grant, President, Care Sam
Houston Hotel, Houston, Texas.
—will produce proper bowel action and insure a healthy
condition so Nature can exercise her proper function. A
delightful liquid combination of Egyptian senna, pepsin
and pleasing aromatics originally prescribed by Dr. Cald-
well for ailing patients of his extensive practice and used
nationally for the last 30 years by all members of the family.
Acts As "Nature Acts I
No Inconveniences 1
It does not act as a purge, forcing the
bowels to artificial actica, but gently
and easily, without pain or discomfort.
10,000,000 bottles used annually prove
its effectiveness. Old people, young
people, children and babies can be kept
in perfect health through its use.
(t is sold everywhere medicine is sold—
and guaranteed. Try it at our risk. Your
druzgiat will return your money if it fails
to do as promised.
PEPSIN SYRUP COMPANY
Montlcello, Illinois
NSTIPA
gyps
!^CAlSraii^p»PEPSW
OPENING SAT. 2 P.M
J. Warren
District Court at
Lufkin Opens Term
(Post-Dispatch Special.)
LUFKIN, Texas, March 31.—Dis-
trict court convened Monday, with
Judfre C. A. Hodges of Nacogdoches
presiding. The grand jury was im-
paneled and M. F. Cochran made
foreman. George Walker is door bail-
iff. Riding bailiffs are E. T. Jones,
Huntington; G. R. Warner, Diboll;
Tom Ford and L. L. Loving, Lufkin;
T. W. Dunn, Pollok, and W. D.
Barge, Zavalla.
Sylvan Beach Park
Now Open
For The Season
DANCING EVERY NIGHT
■ mmmmmammammmwmm
Sylvan Beach Orchestra
Kerrigan
In Person
Star of
Covered Wagon
Captain Blood
and Others
Brought Direct from New York for Our
Opening Performance
SUPERIOR
PHOTOPLAYS
SUP&PQ
MUSIC
TII&DOfAiNANT*
T/1£ATn&
TOMORROW—
MARY ASTOR, TAX KEITH
( LIVE BROOK, LOUSE DRESSER In
MOTHER:- Fletcher's
Castoria is a pleasant, harm-
less Substitute for Castor Oil,
Paregoric, Teething Drops
and Soothing Syrups, espe-
cially prepared for Infants in arms and Children all ages.
To avoid imitations, always look for the signature of
Proven directions on each package. Physicians everywhere recommend it.
Also
Extra Added Attraction
TRIXIE MAYO
The Dixie Nightingale
LAST TIMES
TODAY
CONSTANCE
TALMADGE
—IN—
"LEARNING
TO LOVE"
IRI5
Today and Tomorrow
r
lama
"Greater Than Marriage"
With Lou Tellegen,
Marjorie Daw and
Dagmar Godowsky
COMING FRIDAY
"LET
¥/OMEN
ALONE"
' "cream From Start
to Finish
With Wanda Hawley
Pat O'Malley and
Wallace B««ry
APACHE
DANCE
TONIGHT
LUNA'S
Dancing Palace
Three cash prizes to
best costumes.
Admission Free—
5c Dancing
Dancing 8:30
Leave written request# at en-
trance for special request dance
Satirday.
QU^N
Jhc ShortPJacc of Jiouston
NOW
Paramount'* Film
Fashion Show
of 1*35
"The Dressmaker
From Paris"
Shorws at II,
.2:80, 3, 3:30,
3. ft: 80, 8,
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With T.eatrlre 3t>j
and the 14 Most
Beautiful Model* ta
the World
LAST
TIMES TODAY
HERBERT RAWLINSON
DOROTHY OEVOEE
"The Prairie Wife"
TOMORROW
H0XIE
Huppo/icd hy the
Famous Rough Riders
AL.SO
A HAPPY COMEDY
AND CTVERTCRE DE 1CXE
CHADWICK PICTURES CORPORATION
^ pres&nir
THE
HOTEL BENDER
Rates $1.50 Upward
EXCEIXEWT CAFE
9. I. DALEY, Manager
toh .
8®Y
ivith
DOfcOTHY DEV0RE Zr
HERBERT &AWLINS0N
With
Max Fink and His
Orchestra
Starting Saturday
J.WARREN
KERRIGAN
In Person
At the Iris
ALWAYS BEST
Palace
Theatre
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
Sensational New York Success
0LGA
PETR0VA
91
Personal Appearance
(Not a Moving Picture)
—In—
" HURRICANE
Entire New York Cast
SEAT SALE TODAY
Prices $2.75, $2.20,
$1.65, $1.10, 50c
Love and War!
The Great Romance of
the Revolution by
Paul Leicester Ford
Directed by
E. Mason Hopper
Distributed by
METRO - GOLDWYN
It's American to the Core!
Scenario by
Lillie Hayward
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DANCING
Every Thursday and Sunday
Thursday, April »th. Comes the Fun
BIO BAtLOON DANCE
At Liberty Dance Hall
Houston Harbor Addition
Music by Roy- WenSe's
Famous Nite-N-Gall Orchestra
Sett by
Joseph Urban
It's First Run
Uutie by
Deems Taylor
Ask Abou* Our
RECORD
EXCHANGE
DEPARTMENT
South Texas
Music Co.
Corner Travis and Rusk
Opposite Majestic Theatre
Max Fink and His Orchestra
Playing the Music Score
The Extra Attraction Under the Auspices of
B. P. O. E.
Children
10*
ADMISSION
Adults
25c
SCOTTISH RITE
CATHEDRAL
SAT. MAT. AND NIBHT
The Kansas City
Symphony
Orchestra
25 ARTISTS
N. DE RUBERTIS :'h
Conductor
Matinee Soloist:
MARIE ROSEIXI, Harpist.
Evening; Soloist:
BARBARA LUIX, Violinist.
SEATS NOW—HARRIS
HAHLO'S
Price*: 50c to $2.00. No Tax
Auspices Houston Symphony
Orchestra Association and
Edna W. Saunders
ENTtfUAINMENT
NOW PLAYING
Blackface
Eddie Coyne &
Ross French
On the
Screen
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IN
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