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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-24
MAY EXTEND FIELD
No. 4 Well at Big Lake May BE
Good for 500 Barrels.

Big Lake. Tex. April 24.-The No.
4 well of the Big Lake Oil Company
is making considerable oil and gas
from n depth of 5000 feet and from
all indications will be a good producer.
On completion this well. which is To-
Gated about a mile west of south Of
the No. / Santa Rita will mean the
proving Of a large amount of terri
tory.
The No. 4 we'll is located in the
northwest quarter of section So, Univer-
sity land. Oil men here say they be-
lieve the No. is considerably higher
on the structure and as it is making
three times the volume of gas made
by the No. I on completion, the well
will be good for 800 barrels or more, it
is believed.
A control head is being installed and
according to officials of the company
the well will be drilled in Immediately.
The No. 3 also gives indications of be-
ing n producer acco riding to the log.
1t is reported drilling at 1856 feet,
having struck the line so feet higher
than the No. /.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-24
BAPTISTS TO BUILD
$4,000 CHURCH IN
ALAMOH HEIGHTS SOON
Issue a Call to Rev. Hulen
r. Carroll to Take
Passionate.

The Broadway BAPTIST Church
which was organized in Alamo
Heights on April 6, will build 8
church at a total cost of about $75,.
600, according to Rev. Hulen II. Car.
roll. pastor Of the Prospect Baptist
Church. who was one of the organizers
of the new church. Although the lot
for the new building has not vet been
purchased, it is probable that the
structure will be erected on that
street.
The church was organized due ia
the fact that there are between a.
and 100 Baptist families in the
Heights and no Baptist church in that
section. Formerly these people had
been attending churches in various
parts of the city. but with the cree
ton of the church. there will be am
pie room for these people to attend.
Rev. J. s. Henderson. missionary
for the San Antonio Baptist Associa.
ton: Rev. II. Y. Adams, field secre-
tary for the association. and Rev. HUI
len II. Carroll. pastor Of the Prospect
Hill Baptist Church. were the organic
ers of the new church.
iHiiiitNidttlN iuioNiht Nht NiSahiS
ing of the church. a large tent was
erected at the corner of Townsenr
and Hondondo streets, across from th'
Alamo Heights School. to hold ser
vices. "A revival meeting is being held
in the tent.
The Spencer-Saur Lumber Company
donated lumber 10 make a platform
for the choir and preacher. Henry
Rogers Furniture Company loaned
several hundred chairs to be used dur.
ing the meetings. The Walthall Music
Company donated an upright piano to
be used during the services. Electric
lights have been installed in the
tent.
A choir composed Of Baptists and
others in Alamo Heights will sing Mt
all services held during the revival
meeting. Prof. +. ]. Jones is the
leader and Mrs. Helen Linscott Scog-
gins is the accompanist.
Rev. Mr.. Henderson. who is con-
Quoting the meetings. holds services
every night except Saturday. His
Sunday meetings are well attended by
people from the Heights.
A call has been extended to Rev.
Mr.. Carroll to become pastor of the
new church. Although he has not an
swered. he has been helping to or
ganize the church.
As soon as more members are obtain
ed, a children's choir will be formed.
Regular services will be carried on as
soon as possible.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-24
SENATE CLEARS ITS
CALENDAR TO TAKE
UP REVENUE BILL
Measure Made Unfinished
Business BY Passage
of Soldier Bonus. t

Washington, ID. C., April 24.-The
Senate cleared the calendar of some
minor bills today preparatory to plung-
ing into consideration of the tax re-
duction measure-the major item on
its executive program and the most
controversial. The revenue bill was
made the unfinished business. of the
Senate yesterday Immediately after the
passage of the bonus bill.
Expecting to get to work on the bill
late today. Chairman Smoot of the
finance committee declared it would
be held before the Senate until definite
progress has been made TO its DISPOSE
ton.
He predicted at least two weeks
would be required for consideration
of the bill. But other leaders ex-
pressed the opinion that more time
would be necessary.
Only five weeks remain before ad-
journment. The Republican conven-
ton meets June 10. and a recess for
this and the Democratic convention
later in the same month will be taken
Ii adjournment should be found i'm
possible, but Representative Long
worth, Republican House leader, is
definitely planning to end the session
by June /.
The second installment of 1923 in
cone taxes falls due on June 10. and
the provision for a reduction of %
per cen in these levies is contained
in the pending bill. Both House and
S"nate leaders have indicated, how
ever. that il the bill should not be
passed before that time. this provision
would be removed and enacted in a
special resolution.
Several appropriation bills also are
waiting Senate a,tIon and Chairman
SlGcot has promised il the revenue bill
is delayed it will be temporarily set
aside foI 5isposa! of some Of these
measures
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-24
WANT SCHOOL PLANK
Texas Teachers Sponsor Legislative
Program for Democrats.

Matters pertaining to the legislative
program sponsored by the $4,000 pub.
lie school teachers of the state will
be considered at the quarterly meeting
of the Texas State Teachers Associa-
ton executive committee in the school
board offices here Friday and possibly
Saturday, according TO G. o. Clough
of Tyler. president of the association.
who arrived in this city Thursday
morning. Mr.. Clough was accompanied
by X. 7. Ellis of Fort Worth. secre-
tary-treasurer.
This year a determined effort will
be made to persuade the state Demo-
cratic convention to adopt a specific
and adequate educational plank in its
platform" Mr.. Clough said. The
state convention two years ago. 1t is
true. adopted a plank outlining
worthy education program. but. be-
cause of the generality of its terms,
il was not of value
The executive committee, Mr..
Clough said. will consider the nature
of the legislative program to be pre-
scented to all candidates for the State
Legislature for their considerations.
The convention in San Antonio this
fall will be discussed.
at has been ten years since the
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-24
OFFICERS BATTLE
MEXICAN LIQUOR
RUNNERS ON BORDER
Smuggler Drowned in At
tempt to Cross Rio
Grande--Six Escape.

Weslaco, Tex. April 24.-Over 7J
shots were fired in a battle between
an Hidalgo county deputy sheriff and
three Texas rangers. and a party OF
seven Mexican liquor smugglers whom
the officers surprised while attempting
TO land a cargo of liquor near the
Llano Grande pumping plant.
Three Mexicans had crossed in a
small boat and were unloading their
cargo when the American officers.
headed by Deputy Sheriff Buckow of
Weslaco. surprised them. Four Mex
leans stationed in the brush on the
Mexican side of the river opened fire
on the officers while the boat men at
tempted to make their escape to the
Mexican side. In their excitement the
boat was capsized in mid-stream. one
of the Mexicans drowning. but the
other two reached the safety Of the
Mexican side.
The smugglers then slowly retreated
through the brush on the Mexican
side. keeping up an intermittent fire
on the American officers whose only
protection was thin line of brush.
The Americans sustained no casual
ties but il is believed one or two of
the smugglers were wounded The
body of the smuggler drowned in the
river has not been recovered.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-24
HEAR SAFETY TALK
5,s Em Place Members. on Vigil
ance Committee.

tlrthur c. Burnett. president of tn
bar County Safety Council, and
I'll. Noon. chairman of the local
Hell committee. were. the principal
ut the Lions club luncheon
frhe GuLtor Wednesday noon.
liz. SuTneit spoke in the absence
JiaDt. X. Z. Henion. L. S. A., wi G
u III Liable to be present. on "t-afsic
laticns. vigilance committee end
raj sa,cty concerning driving OF
ymCtilcs.
dDur C uncil has very little money
1,hich 10 operate. but we hope soon
3pise a frni of $4,000, 50 mat We
Eperfect our organization and now
NJ in view an aggressive retired
III officer. who we hape to secure
the ramrod, at a nominal salary
a secretary to carry out the aims
purposes Of the council the
sker said.
y conclusion of Mr.. Burnett's talk
than forty club members Ie-
~. % to the call for fifty volun-
II to join the vigilance committee.
fhieh the Lions club will provide
j. u embers, whose duties are to re-
7 By postcard names of individuals
lar license numbers, where traffic
have been violated. In this way
Il expected to weed out careless
: incompetent drivers. An effort
4 clso be made to require drivers
ibmmercial trucks to pass AN ex-
n ation as 70 their fitness for div
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-24
MORE OIL IN STORE
Daily Production Decreases During
Week Ending April 10.

New York. April 24.-During the
month of March pipe line and tank
farm crude oil stocks increased !, 434,
600 barrels according to returns COM
piled by the American Petroleum In
stitute.
The daily average gross crude oil
production of the United States de-
creased 21,000 barrels for the week
ending April 10, totalling 1.932,350
barrels, the summary says. The daily
average production east of the Rocky
Mountains was 1887. $50 barrels. a
decrease of 6S0O barrels. California
production was G45300 barrels, a de-
crease of 1920.
Oklahoma shows a daily average
production of 420.9J0 barrels. a de-
crease of 30J0i Kansas. 69,6JO, in
crease of 800; North Texas. 1890,
increase of 100; Central Texas. DOL
500, decrease of 1850: North Louisi-
ana, 1850. increase of $3.50: Arkan-
sas, 13I.750. increase of $50; Gulf
Coast, 97.700, increase of 800: East
ern. 100000. increase of 1000. and
Wyoming and Montana, 125,650, de-
crease of 1000.
Daily average imports OF petroleum
at principal ports for the week ended
April 10 were 100000 barrels. COM
pared with $4,000 for the previous
week. Daily average receipts of Cali
fornia oil at atlantic and Gulf Coast
ports were 99.2S6 barrels. compared
with 100000 for the previous week.
There were no changes reported in
crude oil prices for the major districts,
Mid Continent being quoted from
S1.25 to 1925 barrel, according to
the gravity of the oil.
Gulf Coast crude grade. $500 ;
grade y. s1.70 barrel and California
crude ranges from S1.G0 to S1.40. de-
pending upon the gravity of the oil.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-24

state association has met in San An
tonic" Mr.. Ellis said. "This next
convention we want to make the most
successful in the history Of the state.
Teachers throughout the state are anx-
ious TO come TO San Antonio. Your
educational program here, especially
the junior high school. system, is an
attraction that vies with the historic
interest of San Antonio. / firmly
believe that the state meeting next fall
will be the most successful of all state
meetings"
Two other members of the state
executive committee arc now in San
Antonio. Miss Lillian Huggett of FL
Paso is here. The other member is
w. ]. Knox. assistant superintendent
of San Antonio public schools. The
remainder of the executive committee
will be in San Antonio Thursday
night or early Friday morning.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-24
TO BUILD HOSPITAL
Daughters of 1912 Endorse Restricted
Immigration and Elect Officers.

Washington. ID. c.. April 24.-Re-
stricted immigration was endorsed
and officers were elected at the con-
GLIDING sessions yesterday at the
thrity-second annual council Of the
United States Daughters of 1912.
Mrs. Robert c. Maxwell of New
Jersey was elected first vice president.
the highest office which became va.
cant this year. and Mrs. W. Chandler
of Mississippi became the third vice
president: Mrs. John Lusk of Ala
bama auditor. and Mrs. Frederick W.
Millspaugh of Tennessee, recording
secretary.
Projects for establishment Of a
tuberculosis hospital for former serv-
ice men as a memorial 10 the women
of the World war. and for acquisition
of two more national shrines. were
approved by the society which alsn
gave its endorsement to the proposed
Harding memorial.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-24

ing. While this plan may prove an
additional cost to truck owners, yet
j. is believed by the committee that
tie majority of owners will not oppose
the moyement.
Vice President DIR. ]. II. Reagan
was chairman Of the day and intro
duced the following out-of-town
guests: II. J. Andee, Galveston: DR..
J. +. Bell. Pearsall; c. +. Afford.
Austin: J. Jacobs, Port Arthur, and
G. A. Lucchese. Twin Brothers. Tex
as. L. II. Ridgeway received ten
pound layer cake, donated by the Wi
ley Cafeteria. as an attendance prize.
The musical numbers consisted OF
a duet by Miss Title Brown and Carl
Cazell. accompanied by Miss Fannie
Milgrom duet by Miss Mary Stuart
Edwards and Fred Capizza and song
and dance by Laura and Edward KEEL
lar
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-24
CHORUSES TO SING
Valley Clubs To Be Combined For
WOmen's Club Meeting in May.

Brownsville, Tex, April 28.-The
various music clubs of the valley will
be combined in one chorus at the
next meeting of the Valley Federation
of Women's Clubs, which will be
held in Harlingen in May. Two years
ago efforts were made by leading club
women of the valley to have the
clubs joined in one large chorus. and
also to have some noted musical ar
lists come to the valley. but at the
MAY meeting the proposed chorus will
sing for the first time.
The music clubs participating in
the chorus are: McAllen Music Club,
Mission Music Club, Mercedes Music
Club. Music Department of the La
Feria Women's Club. San Benito Har-
mony Club. and the Brownsville Mu-
sic Club.
The chorus will be under the direc-
ton of Miss Flora Todd of San BENZ
20.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-24
DEGREES Favor Lasater Intervenors.

Two DEGREES in favor OF F. W.
Aver and of the Ayerdale Stock Farm,
interyenOrs in the Ed Lasater receiver
ship case, weer filed with the clerk
of the federal court Thursday morning.
The DEGREES will be made final within
80 days provided others interested in
the receivership case interpose objec-
tons. The petitions for the DEGREES
represented that F. W. Aver held a
note for 10,416.67 against the Lasater
interests and asked that the note, to-
gether with interest and attorneys
fees. be ordered paid. and that the
Ayedale Stock Farms sought payment
on a note for S3.117.9i with interest
and attorneys fees.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-24
NAVASOTA CHOSEN
BY DIR. FOR NEXT
ANNUAL CONVENTION
Mrs. Rebecca J. Fischer Is
Reelected Presi-
dent.

Navasota was chosen for the next
convention of the Daughters of the
Republic of Texas. during the last
business meeting in San Antonio
wednesday afternoon, when Mrs.
Rebecca ]. Fisher was again chosen
as president of the state ID. X. T..
The business meeting was held fol-
lowing the annual memorial service,
which was conducted in the Menger
Hotel by Mrs. NJ. b. Urwitz Of San
Antonio.
A vote of appreciation was extend
ed by the visitors TO the hostess club,
Alamo Mission Chapter of San An
tonic, and to those who had helped
to make the convention a success. An
expression of sympathy was sent to
Mrs. Clara Driscoll Sewer, first vice
president of the association, as Mrs.
Sewer has been confined to her room
on account of illness since reaching
San Antonio for the convention.
As impressive as it usually is, the
annual memorial service was con-
Quoted by Mrs. Urwitz. and was held
at , o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
There was roll call of deceased
members and Mrs. Urwitz praised
their work and the work of all Texas
pioneers. in her memorial address.
The roll call of members who have
passed on was called by Mrs. Fred
Cloud, secretary. Rev. A. c. Busscau
pronounced the invocation, while the
benediction was given by Chaplain A.
+. Vaughan. Mrs. Roy Lowe gave
a vocal solo.
During the luncheon given by the
Alamo Mission Chapter for visiting
delegates. Wednesday at the Menger
Hotel, Mrs. s. ]. Wright gave an
interesting account of dramatic
Events in Early Texas History" and
Mrs. Caroline Gordon gave several
pleasing vocal solos. Mrs. Joseph
Carnal of San Antonio was toast
mistress for the luncheon.
Mrs. Fisher and other state Off
GERS were guests of honor at the
Battle of Flowers luncheon on Thurs
day. A float for Mrs. Fisher has
been entered in the Battle of Flowers
parade, and Mrs. Fisher stated that
she is looking forward to her par
ticipation again in the event that has
annually called for her presence for
many years.
The election on Wednesday. which
concluded the state convention for
1924, made Mrs. Fisher president
again. with the following officers to
assist her: Mrs. Cornelia Branch
Stone of Washington, ID. c.. homo. airy
president; Mrs. Clara Driscoll Sewer
of Austin. first vice president; Miss
Lille Robertson of Austin. second
vice president; Mrs. John Hanna OF
Galveston, third vice president Mrs.
Fern Belle Clarke of Houston. fourth
vice president; Mrs. II. W. Newton
of San Antonio, fifth vice president;
Mrs. Fred Cloud of Austin, secretary I;
Mrs. Charles Afford of Austin, treas
urer: and Mrs. Nettic Houston Bring
hurst of San Antonio, historian.
Members Of the executive commit
tee elected TO serve until 1927 are !:
Mrs. John Hanna, Mrs. Emma Davis
of Paris and Mrs. G. II. Mildly.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-24
Music Program Sunday.

The vested choir of the Laurel
Heights Methodist Church will at
tempt one Of its greatest and most
difficult musical programs at 7:45
Sunday night when it will present
"Olivet to Calvary" by Meunder. Pre-
siding at the presentation will be Joe
Nix. lay leader of the church. Dick
o. Terrell will give a short history
of the songs before they are sung.
David l.. Ormesher will be in charge
of the choir and Roy r. Repass will
preside at the organ. Soloists for the
program are Mrs. Dick Ansley. Miss
Louise Hillie. Miss RUBY p. Harden.
Harold Arnold. II. II. Richardson and
Harry Warnke.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-24
HEAVY SUPPLIES
CAUSES DROP IN
CATTLE VALUES
Even Best Lots Decline as
Steers Are 10 to rs
Cents Lower.

Copyright by The San Antonio Light.
Chicago, April 24.-Cattle and
sheep supplies showed up larger than
q week ago, but the total run of
cattle fell about 1000 short of last
weeks number. In the sheep house
the total was about 1900 larger in
comparison. while nearly 1900 more
hogs arrived the first four days than
during the corresponding period last
week. No cattle or sheep were re-
ceived but about 300 hogs were billed
direct. Sellers had about 1850
hogs held over and the trade was
lower. Nearly all of the reported
90 cars of livestock for the local
yards had arrived Mt the opening.
Receipts were II 900 cattle; $1,000
hogs; 10000 sheep and 5000 calves.
Sellers were not able to hold values
steady in the cattle market. Most of
TO % cents from the levels of the day
before with even the best lots show
ing the drop. Some choice heavy
steers were held at $40 and above,
but few were good enough to go above
81. Shippers were out after good
steers, but their bids were lower.
Cows and heifers also sold at a de-
cline Of 10 to % cents while Gamers
and bulls were down a dime in most
cases. Good bologna bulls sold below
S4.I5. Calves were slow at n drop of
% to 80 cents with good vealers at
80 and down.
Hogs sold cents lower during the
day. Top lots went at $40, while
bulk of butchers sold at 50 to S1.35.
Most Of the good packing hogs went
at $3.50 to $685. while pigs sold at
$3.50 TO 1928 on weak market
Lambs found an improved outlet
and values were IL to % cents high
er, but aged muttons dropped %
cents. Choice wool lambs were placed
at SIG to $16.35. Fair quality shorn
lots went at S13, but even these were
higher. Good shorn ewes sold at IS
to $3.50.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-24
OBITUARY
Richard Miller.

Richard Dick" Miller. 40, died at
hospital here at s o'clock Wednes-
day night. He was a native of San
Antonio and had lived in this city all
his life. He is survived by two broth
ers. Capt. L. o. Miller of San An
tonic and o. c. Miller of Houston,
and three sisters, Mrs. d. W. Austin
and Mrs. Claude Nuckles. both of San
Antonio, and Mrs. Hugh Hornsby of
Beaumont. The funeral will be held
from the residence of his sister, Mrs.
ID. W. Austin, 500 Essex street, at IL
o'clock Friday morning. Interment
will be in the Dignowity cemetery I'M
der the direction of Porter Loring,
funeral director. Members of Capt
I. o. Miller's police squad will act
as pallbearers.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-24
August Marx,

August Marx, ~. died at the home
of his daughter. Mrs. Anna Hoeke,
1929 North Pine street. Wednesday
afternoon. He was a native of Ger
many but had lived in this country
40 years and had been in San Antonio
only short time. He is survived By
his widow. Mrs. Augusta Marx of San
Antonio: four sons, Otto and William
Marx, both of San Antonio. and Hell
muth and August Marx Jr.. both Of
New Berlin: four daughters. Mrs.
Anna Hoeke and Mrs. Louise Scholtz,
both of San Antonio; Mrs. Ida Deac-
kow of Lavernia and Mrs. Alma
Schneider of Seguin; two brothers.
Charles w. Marx of San Antonio and
Heinrich Marx of St. Louis: one sis
ter. Mrs. Albcrtine Lemme of ST.
Louis, and nine grandchildren. The
funeral will be held from the chapel
of the Riebe Undertaking Company
at $3.50 o'clock Thursday, Rev. Me
Frueh of the Lavernia Lutheran
Church officiating. Internent will be
in the New Lutheran cemetery.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-24
LOCAL GOLFER THIRD
Massie Finishes High in Victoria
Inter-City Tournament.

d. Milton Massie of San Antonio
returned from Victoria Thursday
morning after winning third place
there Wednesday in the inter-city golf
tournament conducted by the Victoria
Golf Club.
L. o. Fowler of Victoria won first
place with 377 strokes on ~ holes,
Fred Henderson of Victoria made the
~ holes in All, and Mr.. Massie was
third with Alp.
Massie was the only San Antoniau
in the tournament