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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28
VALLEY RACE CLOSE
San Benito. by Beating Leaders. One
Game From FIRST Place.

Brownsville. Tex. Aug. 2S.-San
Benito's victory over Harlingen. 5 10
6, i'll the Rio Grande Valley Baseball
League. put the Saints within one
game of first position. Donna fur
Their buried the Brownsville Tigers in
last place by nosing them out IN a
well played game. > TO /.
Harlingen has won ten games and
lost four, San Benito has won nine
and lost five. Donna stands at 800
with seven and seven. and Brownsville
has COPIED but two games in fourteen
starts
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28

James craven hghuCVt, .-year-old
son or .'ir. ana -1rS. IL. 4. Llghtioor,
uicd 1T a local hospital at . :oJ Mon
Jay morning as result or injuries
sustainc1 la a fan from AN oil der
rIck Il week ago. lie was a native
oi illinois bu, resided with his
parents at lUll carson street, Fort
), ortn. The body will BE- seut 10
4 ort Worth ct 100 " cunusuay MORN
ing by Hasy and Met ollum, under
takers. lie parents will accompany
the body.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28
Peter W. Warner.

Peter w. Warner, II years old,
died at local hospital at > 10 Mon
day afternoon. He was IL native ui
GAINESVILLE, Wis, but had lived III this
city five years. lie was a member OF
the L. y. c. Ord Post of the Grand
Army of the Republic, and served III
Company g of the Second Regiment
Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry during
the Civil War. He is survived by three
daughters, Miss Olive VI. Warner and
Mrs. J. {. Guest, both Of this city,
and Mrs. Frank Croner of Fairfield.
Idaho: two sons, c. ID. Warner OF
Mason City. Iowa. and Frank Warner
of Long Pine, Neb.; two brothers,
Joe Warner of Hudson, s. d., and
John Warner of Chicago; three sisters.
Mrs. +. A. Haley of Oakland, Cal.
Mrs. u. II. Farley of Salem. Ore.
and Mrs. Daniel +. Douglas of En-
poria, Kan. The funeral will be held
from the chapel of the Riebe Under
taking company at 4 o'clock Thurs
day afternoon. Rev. Hugh Mcclellan
of the Central Christian church of
ficiating. lnterment will be in the
National cemetery.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28

the lapse OF more than a fortnight
and the Cincinnati team showing this
marvellous resumption Of winning
after blowing TO the Giants a while
back, it is possible to get true line
on what the five defeats by New
York did TO the state Of Ohio.
The Giants can be licked IL they
stop flat, but they cannot be licked
by their nearest rival gaining on them
only seven points a month
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28
mourning Indebtedness in the prosecu.
ton ii realisation proje.A
West Texas Sustains MOyemeuk

The association sent out 10000
pieces of literature d. ring last year,
has 0 present deficit of $500 in its
treasury and exists only through the
assistance of the West Texas Chamber
of Commerce, according TO brief
oral report of Secretary Wade.
Reclamation and flood control work
is statewide proposition and can
not be carried out unless the entire
state unites in the common cause. ac-
cording TO A. Il. Spencer, president
of the West Texas Chamber of Com
merce who addressed the convention
Monday afternoon. Chains of lakes
across the plains would furnish
pleasure to the people and reclaim
thousands of acres of fertile land, he
said.
The great drainage areas of the
Canadian. Red river. Brazos and Colo
RADIO have their origin in the north
western part of the state. he said
The rich bottom lands of the Brazos
are nothing in the world but plains
soil washed there by the heavy rains
that come in regular cycles OF five
years. He expressed the hope that
the surplus rainfall of the one year
might be held in reservoirs for use
during the dry years that follow.
The enthusiasm Of the West Texas
Chamber Of Commerce and the engi-
neer;ng skill that may be found in
the state. coupled with appropriations
b. the legislature. will enable the
control of the rivers. in the opinion
of ]. +. Starley of Dallas. He told
the convention that 1--WE are not spend
ing money but making wise invest.
ments in furthering a reclamation
program" and cited the increased val
uation of the LAND in the Rio Grande
valley as an example of the benefits
that accrue.
Mr.. Starley said he had visited
Austin many times ard found mem
bers of the Legislature capable and
honest in spite of the slurs and adj
verse criticism so frequently cast upon
them. he favored law making
municipal bonds incontestible after
they have been passed and issued in
order that better rrice might c
obtained.
Says All Are Benefited.
No man can claim that he is not
benefited and should not be taxed to
aid reclamation projects. was the
statement of W. F. Fly of Gonzales
who pointed out that floods in the
southern part of the STATE would be
/ largely eliminated by imnounding the
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28
WILL ASK REMOVAL
OF SUPREME COURT
FROM WASHINGTON
Bar Association Resolution
Hints at Influence
of Congress"
BY the Associated Press.

Minneapolis, MIMI. Aug. 2s.-A
resolution asking for the removal Of
the United States Supreme Court
from Washington to "some place
away from the influence OF Con
gress- will be presented to the annua
convention of the American Bar As
ISOLATION when it opens here Wednes
day. by ]. Hamilton Lewis, former
United States senator from Illinois
he announced yesterday.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28
OBITUARY
Hynan Adams.

Mrs. Benjamin Lyons, 1O3 l.
Marshal street mas received news y,
me ueatn III waco OF her uncle, ny
man ADAMS, prominent BUSINESS
man OF tnar Guy. Mr. ADAMS Wall W
uurlea A. AGO tuesday.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28

OUfstdHtIHUpIc, hugs -o.-IHV NIT
erican high commission here today de-
MED the recent report from Athens
that Turkish soldiers had fired upon
IN American motor boat at Gallipoli,
.:liin: man and woundins woman.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28

Governor Neff and tie w 'HxaS
Chamber of Commerce for their work
in behalf of conservation.
No Finances From State.
Cooperation of the federal, state
ard local governments will be ncccs-
sary 10 carry out comprehensive
program. Senator 4. i. Writ Of
Seguin told the convention. The j.
nances of the state are in such a con-
dition thaC no appropriation can be
made at present. he said. His dis
trict contains no rivers subject to
freshets or serious overflows, but he
pledged his support 10 this work which
concerns the entire state.
President Tillotson appointed two
committees at the close of tie morn
ing session. Resolutions committee !:
A. j. Spencer. Crosbyton: I S. Hcu-
derson. Cameron J. W. Gaines, San
Antonio; John Il. Hawlty, Fort
Worth: A. ID. Jackson. College Sta
ton; Fred Malley, Laredo; W. L.
Lea. Orange: and Sam T. Morgan.
Dallas. Nominations 7. J. Holbrook.
Galveston: Carl Guin, Ballinger: Har-
vey II. Allen, San Angelo: Terrell
Bartlett, San Antonio. and W. +.
Dunlap. BEAUMONT.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28

i1agy 4 McCollum, Cndertakers.
Quick ambulance service. Crockett
1O4. Lady assistant 1t all hours
(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28

w" ava iuhN IVA ~
elaborate organization to save the
Eastern and Middle Atlantic states
from s;,ffering in the event the threat
cacd suspension OF anthracite min
ing is carried out September were
launched by Federal Fuel Admins
traitor Wadlcigh here today at Il con-
ference with representatives of the
governors of eleven states. the coal
carrying railroads. tho United States
bureau OF mines and various other
agencies that are TO aid in the
emergency.
Mr.. Wadleish id before the 20 or
more representatives plan worked
out in the main by James E. Brydon.
president of the Bituminous Opera
tors Association.
The program had two important
phases:
First. the effecting smooth distri-
button throughout the affected area
of 'uch anthracite coal as is avail
able. Of bituminous coal and of fuel
oil ard other substitutes for the regu-
lar anthracite supply.
Second, the Inauguration of a
widespread campaign of education 10
induce the public to conserve fuel and
TO teach ii how TO use hard coal sub
stituteS.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28
MEXICAN EDITORS
REPEL ATTACK OF
BLACK-ROBED MEN
Hooded Figure Caught
With Broken Arm and
Bullet in Body.

Mexico City. Aug. 2S.-The editor.
ial rooms of the newspaper Excelsior
were the scene of a brisk gu battle
late last night between members of
the editorial staff and two men be-
leved TO be members o! the Ku Kiux
Ksn.
Shortly before midnight the pair,
clad in black robes. forced entrance
into the office.
Their arrival was herslded by an
alarm bell and the editors, pistols in
hand. rose to receive them.
One of the visitors advanced toward
Jose CampoS. editor-in-chief, while the
other took a station at the door.
When the staff made a rush to cap
ture the first Of the black-robed fig
ures. the man on guard fired, prec;pi-
tating lively scrimmage, in the
course OF which the assailant Of Cam
pos fell with a broken arm and a bull
let wound in the stomach.
He gave his name as Joaquin Mer-
cader. former officer OF the federal
army.
The second visitor fled when his
comrade dropped, jumped into an au-
tomobiIe and was buried away while
bis friends in the car stood off with
revolver fire the attempted pursuit of
the editorial staff.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28

4 dispatch from Mexico City yes
tcrday said that jose Campos was
kidnapped Saturday night by a band
Of masked men and was held captive
for four hours until he promised 10
publish an article admitting the ex-
istance of the Ku Klux Klan in Mex
leo. The newspaper Excelsior. the
dispatch adds. had published articles
darmrrcins tho khan aud denying its
presence in the country.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28
West Not Bothered

Substitution of, ordinary high vola-
tile coal would occasion less inconycn-
fence to western consumcrs than in
the industrial East. according to onin-
iors submitted to the coal commission
and the fcde=al fuel distributor. Thr
cmbargo If imposed. it is said. would
he effective only until the supervising
authority determined there was an ade-
nuate supply of best smokeless grades
for all parts of the country.
Fixing of through tariffs has beer
recommended So that prospective ppr-
cil:sprs of the substitute coal an be-
gin Il once 10 place conditional or
dors" ~ specified delivered price.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-28
EMBARGO ON
ANTHRACITE
CONSIDERED
Preferential Treatment for
Eastern States Sug.
gested.
WEST NOT BOTHERED
Many Last Minute Propos-
ais Heard by Fuel
Commission.
WEST NOT BOTHERED

Washington. ID. c., Aug. 2S.-A
temporary embargo on shipments of
"smofcless coal" to the West, the es-
adjustment Of special tariffs for ali
rail through shipments to New York
and New England, and the organiza
ton of II central committee to assure
II fuIl car supply TO the bituminouS
fields producing fuel desired as sub
sti;uted for anthracite, are last min
ute suggestions being considered by
government fuel agencies while await
ing the result of the Harrisburg con-
ference.
\ desire 10 refrain from emharrass-
ing Governor Pinchot in the slightest
degree. coupled with an apparent con-
fidence that sediment will be reach
ed. caused unusual reticence in Off
clal circles today regarding the emer-
gency program. The coal commission
met early. however. to discuss conf
dental reports from Harrisburg and
To consider the procedure for putting
the government distribution program
into effect in casSAof cessation of al.
thracite production.
South Would Need Curb.
With an adequate supply OF soft
coal assured. interest centers in per
fccting special transportation or
@anizatiOn to meet the situation. One
proposal said to have been received
favOrably by government officials con
templates Il concentration of the
movement OF northbound coal on til,
Nirginian railroad TO Norfolk. where
il will be transferred by car ferry IL
Gene Charles for delivery over the
PENNSYLVANIA system in solid trains
Believed of the ordinary movement
of anthracite. railroads in New Eng
land and New York are expected I,
handle the special bituminous supply
without great inconvenience. but rep
reSentGtivcS Of southern railroad:
wlica would be called upon to move
ne co?l from the mines foresee til,
need of assistance in the form OF ears
and locomotives.
West Not Bothered
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-04-19
EAST BODCAW

Hello to the readers of the Picayune.
 Health of this community is fine, only few cases of bad colds.
 The farmers all seem to be very gay as the oil wells are surrounding them.
 P. H. Herring makes his regular calls at Prescott Saturday and Sun day.
 The party given at Miss Ruth Mo Cargo's Saturday night was enjoyed by all.
 Miss Ruby Grain, the bright-face maiden of William Grain, has been on the sick list for the past week.
 Hugh Mum, the son of MT. w. NJ. Mum is reported as having typhoid fever We all hope he will soon be well again.
 The school at this place will close next Wednesday. Miss Irba Boswell is teacher
 Aubrey Grain makes his regular calls in Fuller town every Sunday afternoon.
 Singing at this place is moving on nicely Good singing and large crowds
 Miss Melva Mitchell. who is spend ing a few weeks with her grandparents will be home soon. ,.#- ..
 Our friend Lem-o-lac has been in Bodcaw for the past week. Lem seems to be all smiles now as he believes he will soon be a rough neck at the oil wells Hurrah for Lem.
 Ye scribe and Sim Jones motored down to Buckner horseback Monday in search of mule. But no luck seemed to be theirs.
 I. H. Mack who has been in the sanitarium for few weeks is i'm proving nicely.
 Mrs. Delma Bailey, who has been sick quite a while. is some better
 MISS Euiis AehiHsoH dnu ufolHei were pleasant visitors in East Bodeaw Monday.
 Mir and Mrs Tom Boswell were at this place Sunday.
 Mrs. A N May and little daughter Ardell visited her sister Tuesday.
 Will close hoping to see Bright Star shining in the paper next week.
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-04-19
HOLLY SPRINGS

We are sorry to report the condi- tion of Mrs. F.. F. Thompson un- changed after several weeks of ill., ness.
 Sunday School at this place was well attended Sunday Everybody seems to be taking great interest on account of the all day singing at Bethel next Sunday. Sunday School will be held next Saturday night Everybody is invited to come
 The party at MT. Bill Martins Sat urday night was well attended Everybody reported nice time.
 Deward Silvey. who has recently recovered from nervous breakdown is visiting his Aunt Mrs. Corrie Grutery at Stephens.
 Miss Wilma Thompson spent Sat urday night with Miss Lofa Marian.
 Misses Elma Waters and Sallie Reeves spent the week end with home folks.
 Homer Nichols made his regular visit in this community Sunday after noon.
 Miss Eva Reeves is spending few days with Misses Oma and Altha Thompson.
 Herbert Marian spent Saturday night with Hartsfield Martin who is now making his home at F. F. Thomp- sons
 Oil prospects seem to be increasing in this community. Most every body seems to have the oil fever.
 Ralph Bailey and wife, also Logan Bailey. of Hope. were visiting friends and relatives at this place Sunday
 Mrs Annie Lancaster has returned home after two weeks visit with her sister. Mrs. Ralph Bailey of Hope.
 Good luck to the Picayune and its many readers.
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-04-19
HARMONY

Eld Campbell of Prescott preached a real interesting sermon to good size crowd at Harmony Sunday at n o'clock
 Eld. J. w. Erwin filled Eld. c. s. Wards appointment at Fairview Sun- day.
 Miss Inez Piercey, who had the measles last week, was able to attend Sunday School Sunday.
 Hinton Waddle is ill this week with pneumonia Trust he will soon recover.
 Grandma Grain is much improved at this writing.
 Mrs. F. P. Simpson and children spent last week in Hope visiting her sister. Mrs. Caleb yestal R. D. and U. L. Smith made a busi- ness trip to Prescott Monday
 Jim Smith and family made a trip to Hope last Thursday. Mrs. Trudie Smith of Blevins, is visiting relatives here this week.
 Miss Lois Woodul is spending this week with her uncle at Prescott.
 Milburn Mitchell and wife were the guests of the writer last Thursday plight
 George Andres and Willis Honea left Tuesday morning for SmackOver with load of produce Bynon Easterling and wife visited relatives at Bodcaw Sunday and Sum- day night.
 Miss Reva Armstrong spent Satur- day night and Sunday with Lois WOodul
 Miss Carrie Woodul spent Sunday night and Monday with Tennye Ben nett.
 There will be singing at New Liberty the 9th Sunday afternoon. Let's all go and carry our new song books.
 Miss Velma Simpson spent Saturday night with Clemmye Mitchell.
 We'll if the wedding bells don't shock us Wednesday F. M will come again.
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-04-19
ROCKY MOUND

Hello to all Health is good at present
 Mrs. Aneva Kennedy and mother in law, Mrs. H. c. Remedy, spent few hours with Mrs. Mary Sherman Satur- day afternoon.
 Little Miss Dovie and Zettie Ken nedy spent a few minutes with Floy and Florence Gentry Saturday after noon.
 Miss Oma Kennedy spent Friday with Lois Fore.
 Miss Mildred Fore spent Friday with Marchie Foster.
 Joe Mcbride is spending the week end with Mrs. McBride's parents. MT. and Mrs. w. $. Fore
 Rev. H. F. Kennedy rendered a good sermon at this place Sunday morning
 Harl and Clifton Stewart returned home from Smackover Friday night.
 Fl. C. Kennedy and son Charley. made business trip to Prescott Fri day.
 The singing at Rev. Fl. c. Kennedys Sunday night was we'll attended.
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-04-19
PINEY GROVE

There was musical at MT. Jack Cagle's Friday night and another one at Sam Orren's Saturday night. A large crowd attended both musicals
 Rev. H. E. Laws preached at Piney Grove Saturday night Sunday and Sunday night He will preach at Piney every first and second Sundays.
 Dennis Dickinson and family and Miss Estelle Jermin of Prescott spent Saturday night at Samie Orrens.
 Will Garner and family were in Prescott Saturday.
 Good luck to the Picayune.
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-04-19
BRIGHT STAR

The farmers are getting behind with their work, but to say the least of it we are all in the same boat, just pad ding along
 Bro. Hammock filled his regular ap- pointment Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. c. M Brockman have returned from Texarkana. where they buried their daughter, Mrs. Nora Ware. Weep not. bereaved ones, for your lost is heavens gain.
 Mrs. w. NJ Mum is visiting her son BascOm Taylor. who is now at Cleburne Texas.
 Mrs. Lula Mum visited the bedside typhoid fever.
 The oil we'll in 19-14-22 is still drill ing and prospects are looking good.
 The Shaw and WOOdley well is now at depth of 1850 feet and prospects are fine. This we'll is located 1 and 3-4 miles east of Bodcaw in 4-14-22 and other locations are being looked for for the third test The Haskell we'll in 19-14-22 observes mention. Will make second test in few days, after which they mean to locate for a second we'll some where near the first one.
 q. M. DeLoach made a business trip to Hope few days ago.
 The little daughter of our good friend Alex, was visiting in this part Saturday and Sunday.
 Alta McMillian is visiting her grand parents. Mir. and Mrs. Ware near Stamps.
 w. J. Chastain and family of Fall con, visited the home of the writer Saturday night. He reports that an- other oil we'll will soon go down near the old town of Falcon within the next sixty days.
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-04-19
LANEBURC

Bro. Henry Felts preached a very interesting sermon to a large crowd here Sunday morning.
 Mrs. N. N. Daniell has been very ill the past week, but we are glad to report her improving at this writing.
 MT and Mrs. Jim Hall were Pres colt visitors Saturday.
 Mir and Mrs. Elmer Murry attended church here Sunday and took dinner with Miss Ollie McGough.
 Geo. Duke. Jr, spent Saturday night with Mum McGough.
 J. B. Mum and family of Prescott, visited N. N. Daniell and family Sun day.
 Dr. Nelms and family attended church at New Salem Sunday after noon.
 Mrs. o. G. Wren is visiting at Pres colt this week
 J. M. Ingram and family and W. R. Whitten attended church at New Salem Sunday.
 Mrs. McRae Gam was a pleasant visitor at N. N. Daniels Saturday afternoon
 E. J. Barksdale, who is working at Camden. spent the weekend with home folks
 Heber Sampson and Dortha vaden were the guests of Miss Lela Buch- anan of near Prescott Saturday and Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs H. W. Bolls were Prescott visitors one day this week
 Mir and Mrs. Floyd Bolls visited Mrs. Bolls' grandfather of near Gale who is very low, Sunday.
 As news is scarce I will go.
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-04-19
BODCAW

At present everybody is enjoying health.
 Ther+. was large crowd at Sunday School Sunday. Hope they will come next Sunday.
 The Haskel Oil Company quit drill ing Saturday, but the Shaw Drilling Company is working night and day.
 P. H. Herring went to Prescott Sat urday to visit his family.
 Most all the girls of Bodcaw went out walking Sunday afternoon. It seems that the boys are afraid of them.
 E. O. Guthry was in Hope one day last week
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-04-19
THEO

Health is very good at this writing Our Sunday School is still improv- ing.
 MT. and Mrs. J. L. Douglass and family are visiting parents and friends at Whites Chapel this week.
 R. O. Boswell and F. K. Henderson made a trip to Gale Saturday.
 E. W. Eubanks made business trip to Chichester this week.
 Mrs. R. Q. Roswell spent Friday night with her parents.
 Mrs Boswell is not doing we'll at this writing. We hope she will soon recover.
 Harve McAteer and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Trudie Sweeney.
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-04-19
NUBBIN HILL

Health is good in this community, except bad colds. Foy Box. Misd Bessie Cornelious, Miss Gle Renfrow. MT. Allen Wilson and Curtis Cornelious attended sing ing at Boughton Sunday afternoon. and reported nice time and big crowd.
 Allen Wilson spent Saturday night with Fletcher Bratcher.
 Misses Filler and Mabel McLelland spent Saturday night with Miss Omie Bratcher. MT. Hooker celebrated his 74th birthday Sunday. He gave big din- ner. invited all of the old folks around and all reported nice time. MT. Claborn Newton has been on the sick list for a good while. He is improving now. Good luck to the Picayune and all It's readers.
The Nevada County picayune., 1923-04-19
KIRkS CHAPEL

We'll as no one has ever written from this place thought I would write a few lines.
 Health in this community is good ct this writing
 The Sunday School at this place is doing just fine. We have a large crowd every Sunday afternoon.
 Planting corn is the order of the day in our burg.
 Mir and Mrs. s. J. Sarrett and fam fly visited his mother Sunday. Mrs. Betty Sarrett
 Sorry to report of MT. Bert Jones being sick and not able to work. Hope he will soon recover.
 Miss Ada Tunnel and brother, Her bert were visiting their sister, Mrs Edna Chamless, Sunday evening.
 Misses Rossie and Ollie Haddox spent Saturday night with their brother, Ebert HaddOx.
 We are having some real spring days and the farmers are making good use of them
 We'll as news is scarce I will ring of, and if this escapes the waste basket I'll try and write again. With good luck to all the Picayune readers Come on all of you scribes and let's make our paper worth reading.