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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
LIONS TO WORK
Georgetown Club to Clean Children's
Play Ground and Have Picnic.

Georgetown. Tex.,. April 26.-The
Georgetown Lions Club has desig-
mated Tuesday, April 20. as work
day and all members of the organiza-
ton have been notified to appear at
the municipal childrens play ground
with implements where they will
choose sides from the membership of
30 and clean the place.
The park is located in the heart Of
the city and is equipped with all APP
paratus for play. After the work is
completed the club membership with
their families will proceed to Goodlett
Park where a swimming party will be
held and then q supper will be pro-
ivded by the losing team. The club
is very active in civic affairs and
has carried out a number of import
ant projects. 1t will undertake means
for furthering an anti-mosquito eradi-
cation campaign in short time.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
PLAN NEW SCHOOL
Methodist May Build $1,000, 900 Col.
lege in Panhandle.

Amarillo. Tex. April 2e.-Panhan-
die churchmen are planning a new ST.
100000 Methodist College for North
west Texas.
The board of education Of North
west Texas will meet here May > TO
pass on the project as outlined by lead
ing Methodists of this section.
The new college will be patterned
after Southern Methodist University
at Dallas.
1t would offer A. B. and r. S. de-
grees. Smaller colleges in the Pan
handle would serve as feeders to the
proposed institution.
Prominent Methodist churchmen
backing the project include: DIR. J. w.
Hunt, president Of McMurry College,
Abilene: DIR. George s. Clover. presi-
dent. Clarendon College; DR.. W. H.
Terry, Plainview, and DR.. George w.
Shearer, Dallas.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
| GIRLS HOLD BREAD
BAKING CONTESTS
| IN NUECES COUNTY
Prepare for District Con-
test to Be Held at Bee
uille in May.

Corpus Christi. Tex. April 26.-
Members of the girls clubs. in Nueces
county are now holding their elimina-
ton contests in bread baking and
button-hole making this week. Tcaws
will be picked from each of the clubs
to enter the contests to be conducted
by q local hardware company, which
will hold three-day fair beginning
May /. The same teams win enter
the county contests to be held here
May 3.
The winners of the countrywide con.
tests will represent Nueces county IN
the district contest to be held at Bee
vile. May 90 too.
The girls are just beginning 10 can
beans and peas. Mrs. Buelah Smith,
county home demonstration agent,
said this week. They have about fin
ished the required course in sewing
and cooking. she said. During the va
cation months the girls clubs will de-
vote their time to poultry raising,
gardening and canning.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
VALLEY TRUCK
PRODUCTION TO
smash RECORD
Fruit and Vegetable Crops
| Expected to Bring
S5,000,000.
COTTON NOT COUNTED
Estimate Does Not Include
Value Of Cotton, Corn
or Feed Crops.

Brownsville, Tex, April 26.-The
varue of the valleys fruit and vegeta-
BILE crop this season will exceed So
o. 5000, according 10 conservative es-
t'mates by growers ard shippers, who
point to the fact that all valley rec
ords have alrea ly b.cn broken in the
tytal shipments. aud that the prices
have averaged higher than in former
years.
There has been practically no de.
crease in the shipments this week, the
average running close to $50 cars per
Jay, and with the last Saturday load.
ings the 9C"ncar mark was passed.
Original estimates paced the valley
total for the season at 1000 cars, but
it is now evident that it will run be-
tween 1000 and 1000, not inclad.
ing the express shipments, which at
n any points hare been heavy.
Ship 1000 Cas- Of Cabbage.
Over 1000 cars ,f cabbage have
reen shipped, aud before the shipping
season closes this item alone is ex.
pected to net tle growers over ST.
100000. The sprI. potato crop will
nc the valley growers At least anoth-
er million, AMI the proceeds from the
various other varieties of truck and
the fruit crop VIII bling the grand
fetal over the so,0C0,00 mark.
This wealth has been produced
whi'e other sections Of the country
have been non-pioductIve," one of the
leading growers Of the Brownsville
section stated. "and il will be supple
mented by a Dig cotton crop, and rec
ord-breaking corn and feed crops. 0nly
a slE all part of the valleys total avail
abe acreage has produced this trucl
and fruit crop ciId even this acreage
will produce either cotton, corn oil
| feed crop before the season closes"
Shipments Tax Railroad.
Cantaloupes. Of which there is ,
large acreage in Hidalgo county, an,
roasting ears, which viii soon be ready
| fer shipment, will add materially L
the total for the valley this season
and the tomato and bean crops have a
ready begun 10 brig tie growers big
returns.
The Gull Coast Lines sre taxed Il
u e limit to handle tie .lamense Ton
maze the valley is producing, but the
service they have rendered this season
has been excellent, Grl valley growers
ard shippers have 81 stained few. II
any, losses on ace ,lnt OF lack OF
Slipping facilities.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
LIBRARY IS OPENED
WOmen's Organization Establishes In
stitution i'm Del Rio.

Del Rio. Tex. April 26.-The new
public library for Del Rio, which the
Women's Chamber of Commerce has
been working on for the last several
weeks, was opened TO the public FRI
day morning. The library at present
is house in the office of the Del Rio
Chamber of Commerce. and opened
with more than 800 boots. including
200 valuable reference works.
The committee from the Woman's
Chamber OF Commerce having this
work in charge consists of Mrs. r. j.
Mcdowell. chairman; and Mrs. John
Doak and Mrs. Frank Dim. Boo!;
cases have been installed and the
books have been classified, numbered
and catalogued by Manager +. r.
Senior of the chamber of commerce,
and his assistants. A nominal an
nual fee will be charged those receiv-
ing books, which will be used in the
purchase Of additional books.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
WILL HEAD POLICE
Former Ranger Named Chief Of San
Angelo Force.

San Angelo. April 2e.-Willis NJ.
Barbee, special agent here for the
Orient railway of Texas. has been
appointed chief of the San Angelo
police department, effective May l,
succeeding Jake b. Callison. who has
been acting chief since W. b. Wilson
resigned in January Mr.. Barbee was
deputy sheriff of Nolan county at in
tervals for about fifteen years, serv-
ing under three sheriffs, and was a
Texas ranger in 1911-12 and 1911-1S.
At the same time it recommended
to City Manager Jackson the appoint
ment of Mr.. Barbee as chief of police,
the city commission accepted with re-
greet the resignation of Amos w. Love
land as city attorney. Mr.. Loyeland
resigned in order to announce his can
didacy for Tom Green county attorney.
He has been city attorney eight years.
excepting six months in 1918. when
he was in the army, and is the only
city attorney San Angelo has had I'M
der the commission form of govern
ment. adopted in 1916.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
CORPUS CHRISTI FIRM
, TO MAKE THIEF-PROOF
MILK BOTTLE HOLDERS
100000 Pressed Steel
Plant to Be Estab-
Gshed Shortly.

Corpus Christi. Tex. April 26.-
The Pressed Metal Manufacturing
Company, with capital stock o.
100000, has been organized here
The organization of the company ha:
been under way for the last two years
1t will manufacture patented milk
bottle holder. as well as other pressed
metal articles. The major activity OF
the new company. however. will be
the manufacture OF the milk bottle
container.
w. Fl. Brasier perfected the patent
under which the bottle holder will be
made and sold. William Shelly, one OF
the city commissioners, is president
of the new concern &C. ]. jenkins oil
Bishop, Texas, is the vice president
and Thomas b. Southgate of this city
is secretary-treasurer
The milk bottle holder is regarded
by the company's officials as a very
practical article. Its chief value,
they say. lies in the fact that its use
will prevent the stealing of milk and
empty bottles from porches OF homes.
When the milk man delivers the
milk he places the bottle in the con-
tainer, this operation automatically re-
leasing the empty bottle which has
been placed there by the housewife.
Before the housewife can get her bot
tie of milk she must place the empty
bottle in the proper place in the con-
tainer. The container will hold one
or more bottles of milk.
Dairy companies in the larger cities
will be the chief sales outlet of the
new patent. the official claim. In
the larger cities, they say. the loss
from stolen milk and bottles will run
into several thousand dollars
month. The new patent will eliminate
this loss. il is said.
Machinery and the plant will cost
about 100000. The equipment VIII
be purchased at an early date.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
GIVE. EASTER CANTATA
Del Rio Methodist Church Presents
Entertaining Program.

Del Rio. Tex. April 2e.-Sunday
evening an Easter cantata entitled
"The Living Christ" by Henry Will
dermere, was rendered at the Metho-
dist church by a chorus of 80 voices.
The cantata lasted 30 minutes, and
consisted of three choruses. and a
number of solos, duets, trios and quar-
tettes. 1t was directed by Mrs. Ed
mund Wiley, choir director in the
Methodist church, who has recently
come to Del Rio from Memphis, Tenn,
where she was choir director in, one
of the leading churches of that city.
The special parts-in the cantata were
carried by Mesdames Edmund Wiley,
b. F. Pierce. ]. +. NJ. Stephens. w.
]. Trent. Tom Miller and Miss Lou
emma Weinert and Messrs. Jack
Craft, c. w. Gunnason. Charles Nj.
Morris and w. ID. Motley, with Miss
Sarah Lois Hardin as pianist. The
selection was excellently rendered and
was well received by the audience
which completely filled the church au-
ditorium
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
LAND FRAUD
PROBE ASSET
TO VALLEY
Witness in Teapot Probe
Says Inquiry Good
Advertising.
RETURNS TO VALLEY
Grower Says Helm Prom
;ses to "Tell World
What He Sees"

Brownsville. Tex, April 2s.--The
Helm investigation OF alleged land
frauds in the Lower Rio Grande val
ley will prove a tremendous advertise
ing asset to the valley. was the opin-
ion expressed by J. F. Baughn, Har-
lingen farmer, who has arrived home
from Washington where he testified
before the OH investigating committee.
Mr.. Baughn was subpoenaed to testi-
fy relative to the late Jake lannon's
alleged political activities prior to and
Immediately following the Republican
national convention in 1920. his testi-
mony tending to corroborate that OF
Al Jennings in regard TO the expendi-
ture of huge sums by the Oklahoma
leader in influencing the convention.
Senator Helm and the committee
will come to the valley some time in
May" Mr.. Baughn said. and the
Alabama senator is satisfied that he
is going to see one of the finest and
richest sections Of the United States.
From what Senator Helm told me.
the valley canNrest assured that it has
nothing TO fear-he will tell the
world exactly what he finds, and that
is all the valley asks"
Asked About Valley Land.
After testifying before the Teapot
Dome investigating committee. Mr..
Baughn was informed that Senator
Helm wished TO see him on various
matters in relation to the investiga-
ton of alleged land frauds in the
valley. At Senator Helms offices he
met Attorney Page and a valley pub
Usher, Mr.. Helm being absent.
cording to Mr.. Baughn, he W.
during the course of cont
with Mr.. Page if he thought
the land in the valley was WORT
than SIS per acre.
Mr.. Baughn told them most
| phatically that he not only thought q
but knew that much Of the valley land
was worth several times that amount.
incidentally he remarked that he had
made net profit of $500 per acre
from his land near Harlingen LAST
year-S200 an acre from cabbage and
500 an acre from cotton planted after
the cabbage crop had been harvested.
BE was then informed that il be was
wanted as a witness he would be no.
titled.
Talks to Helm.
After waiting ten days without be-
ing called before the committee he Sc
cured an interview with Senator Hef-
lin, and told him his land in the val
ley was too valuable to leave for an
indefinite time. and that unless he
was otherwise ordered he would re-
turn to the valley.
Page didn't want me to testify,
and Senator Helm didn't care. be-
cause he made it clear to me that Es
is not interested in anything in this
probe except to prove that certain
land companies did not act on the
square," Mr.. Baughn said. Il talked
with the senator several times before
/ left Washington. and attended sew
eral sessions of the subcommittee. He
told me that be had probably been mis-
informed TO some extent. but that
what he had said detrimental to the
valley was only intended for certain
parts of it and that his statements
had been misinterpreted. He added
that he had gladly concurred in the
statements concerning the valley read
into the record by Senator Morris
Sheppard"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
FIND SKELETON OF
PREHISTORIC ANIMAL
IN ROCKPORT SANDS
Wonderfully Preserved
Tooth Found to Weigh
Three Pounds.

Rockport, Tex. April 26.->In the
recent work in deepening and WIDEN
ing the harbor at Rockport, large
quantities of mud and sand were ex-
cavated and thrown on the north side
of the harbor, making a high dump
to act as a breakwater. William
Frondelig, who operates shipyard
in the vicinity OF the breakwater, re-
Gently noticed some peculiar looking
bones protruding from the embank-
ment. which on examination, proved
to be part OF the skeleton Of some
monster animal, which had possibly
been washed to shore centuries ago.
1t is not l,nov n to what species, or
age this animal belonged. but from
the size Of the bones it must have been
of immense proportions. One of the
teeth, which is IN splendid state of
preservation, weighs about three
pounds.
This Is find which should we'll
engage tne attention OF scientists. The
t59ta ard other bones are on exhibi-
ton at the Bruhl drug store in Rock
port
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
WINS POETRY CONTEST
WesIaco c. Of c. for Best San Jacinto
Day Poem.

Brownsville. Tex. April ss.-The
weslaco chamber of commerce San
Jacinto day poetry contest was won By
Miss Robbie NJ. Powers of this city.
whose poem entitled a Dream OF Old
was read at the San Jacinto
day celebration in Weslaco.'
Mrs. Geneva Riggs of Mercedes was
awarded the second prize, her contri-
button being entitled Our Texas"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
ACTIVITIES OF SOUTHWEST TEXAS TOWNS

CELLO board of city development. has
contracted with the Santa Ee railroad
for a special train Of seven cars oil
carry this city's main delegation ia
Brentwood May IL for the 1924 con-
vention of the West Texas Chamber
of Commerce.
Promotion of the candidacy Of C.
c. Walsh. San Angelo banker, fol
the chamber presidency, is lending
impetus to the ticket selling campaign
and it is expected that there will be
at least ten cars in the train.
The equipment already ordered con-
sists of baggage car, a sixteen-sec'
four twelve-section drawing room
Pullmans and standard Pullman OF
ten compartments. The Orient rail
roads business car No. 200 will be
attached to the train, having been
rendered local citizens by Clifford
Histed, w. Il. Kemper and other
Orient officials upon their recent
visit here.
The train will be parked the
Brentwood yards and the passengers
will sleep in the Pullmans. The Brooke
Smith Bank building. midway between
Brownwood's new auditorium and the
center of the business district, has
been reserved as headquarters for the
San Angelo delegation. A car will be
beautifully decorated for occupancy BY
San Angeles duchess, Miss Lorene
March. and her maid of honor, Miss
Margaret Harris. in the illuminated
parade or Wednesday evening, May
10. A number Of stunts are being
arranged TO add to the merriment OF
the occasion and at Ahe same time ad-
vertise San Angelo. Among these per.
formers will be vocal quartet and
stringed instrument quartet. The
San Angelo Shrine drum corps may
also make the trip.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
BATHING BEACH OPENS
Many Bathers Enjoy Splash at Corpus
Christi Easter Day.

Corpus Christi. Tex, April 90
Corpus Christi's bathing beach on the
north side of the city took on an ap-
pearance of summer this week as
bathers for the first time this season
in numbers took to the surf tor, an
Easter Day splash. The. beach plant
has been remodeled. private BATH
houses having been built. and IN addl'
ton wing added 70 each end OF me
main structure. Playground equip
ment has been added also. The en-
tire plant is now enclosed. Parking
space for automobiles has been pro
ivded. This feature has met with
some objections because OF the tact
that people in automobiles who do not
desire to leave them, cannot get good
view Of the beach.
4 new bath house over the water
will be completed in a short time.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
TO DEDICATE CHURCH
Lutherans Win Hold Services Al
L0ckhart Sunday.

Lockhart. Tex. April 26.-An
nounccment is made that the Luther
an Church will be dedicated with suit
table ceremonies Sunday. April %
Visiting ministers who will take part
in the ceremonies are !. Iawanski OF
Waco. G. Gastrong, Uhlan; A. Koch
ner. Fredericksburg.
Rev. V. Voegling is pastor OF the
church.
The Lockhart choir will be assisted
by the choir of INLAND.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
HARLINCEN CITIZENS
HOLD CELEBRATION
ON SAN JACINTO DAY
American Legion Presents
Large Flag to Grade
School.

Harrington. Tex, April 26.-Flag
raising exercises, speeches, school
carnival aud pageant featured the
celebration here Monday of San ia
cinto Day. The celebration was held
at the grade school building.
A beautiful American flag was pre-
scented the school by the Harlingen
American Legion Post. 1t was raised
by detachment of soldiers from Fort
Brown.
Following the flag raising exercises
speeches We're made in the school au-
ditorium by several prominent speak
ers.
The festivities at the school con-
unued into the night.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
School InstalIs Laundry.

San Marcos. April 26.-Ihe san
Marcos Baptist academy is installing
its own laundry to better meet the
needs of the institution. Workmen are
building an addition TO the power
plant. the lower floor will provide for
the addition Of two 150-horsepower
boilers and the upper floor will give
ample space for the laundry proper
and it's machinery. incidentally this
industrial activity will open the way
for more self-supporting students to
make their way through the school.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
Convene FederaI Court.

term of federal court for the Southern
District OF Texas, comprising the
counties of Webb. Jim Hogg. Zapata,
and La Sale. was convened here
Tuesday morning by Judge J. c. Hut,
cheson Jr.. with the following officers
of that tribunal: Edwin Warnken,
assistant district attorney; X. a.
Harvin, United States marshal: Mrs.
Harvin. deputy United States mar.
shall: Allen Walker, deputy United
States marshal; l.. c. Masterson,
clerk, and J. L. Sexton, chief deputy
clerk. The Jury was empaneled and
instructed by Judge Hutchcson. a
short session is expected as only a
few cases are up for investigation by
the grand jury.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
EXODUS OF TOURISTS
Hundreds Break Camp and Return
Home After Winter Vacation.

Brownsville. Tex, April 26.-The
exodus of tourists fror the Valley is
now on. Hundreds of automobile
tourists who came to the Valley to
spend the winter are now on their
way northward. but they have left
behind them additional hundreds wto
have purchased lands and decided TO
make their homes in this section.
At practically all the tourists camps
the visitors gave the assurance that
they would be back this iSll and many
of them are carrying large amounts
Of advertising literature for distribu-
ton along the route.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
GIRLS ENTER CONTEST
Victoria Misses Attend Annual Cloth.
ing Contest at Galveston.

Victoria. Tex, April 28.-Six girls
from the Patti Welder High School,
accompanied by Miss Bernice MELON
aid, home economics teacher. left We'd
nesday for Galveston where they will
attend the annual clothing contest held
in the state each year.
The girls attending this year are
Misses Ethel Smith, Gladys Moore,
Margaret Hanna. Mary Lucille Mccoy
and Lillian Hudler. Many enjoy
able pleasure trips have been planned
for the girls attending the annual con-
test
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
Mule Kicks Farmer.

Georgetown, Tex. April 26.-Paul
Johnsoe. a young farmer of the Lib
erty Hill section, was seriously hurt
Tuesday evening when. after catching
a runaway team Of mules he dropped
something and STOPPING 10 get ii was
kicked in the face by one Of the ami
mails. For time il was feared he
might lose his eye-sight. The bones
of the nose and face were badly
bruised.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
Grand Jury to Convene ,;

The Twenty-eighth criminal district
grand jury will convene here Monday
morning. Justice of the Peace w. W:
Sharp is now preparing the records Of
examining trails which will be turned
over to the grand jurors for their de,
liberat.ons. Justice Sharp has beard
about 80 cases since the grand Jury
met the last time. All defendants APP
pearing in the Justice court have eth.
er been released on bond or remanded
to the county Jail in default OF bonds.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
MEXICAN IS KILLED
Fatally Wounded When Gun Dis
charged Accidentally.

San Benito. Tex, April 2e-Word
has been received from Matamoros Of
the accidental shooting to death in
that city Of customs employe. Flip
do Aguirre
He was conversing with some peo-
pie when pistol was accidentally
discharged, the bullet striking AgIirre
in the abdomen. He was taken to
his bone and medical aid summoned,
hut he died shortly after.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
Del Rio Man Drops Dead.
Del Rio, Texas, April 26.-Thur


day afternoon A. G. Stone dropped
dead while walking in the yard at his
home in Del Rio. No one was present
at the time. Physicians believe death
was due to heart failure. Mr.. Stone
was over "a years old, and had spent
the last seventeen years of his life
in this section, where he managed a
small ranch and engaged in the bee
industry. He is survived by his widow,
two daughters Mrs. Charles NJ. MUIR
rah Of Fort Clark, Mrs. James Smith
Of Ozona. and two sons. Harl Stone
of Del Rio, and Hub Stone of Nc
nard; brother, William Stone. o.
Currieville. Texas. and fourteen
grandchildren. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. J. T. King, pastor
Of the Baptist church Of Del Rio.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-27
RUSH ROAD WORK
Expect Hidalgo Section Of No. IL to
Be Completed Shortly.
San Benito, Tex, April 2e.-wor

San Benito. Tex, April 26.-Work
on the uncompleted portion Of High
way No. l. in Hidalgo- county is to
be rushed to completion. On that
stretch of road from Mission to Nc
Allen, a distance of about five miles,
it is the intention of the contractor
to put on an extra force and with
good weather it is expected the stretch
will be completed in about six weeks.
The contractor further states that
with continued good weather he will
be able to complete the highway 10
the Cameron county line by the first
of August. This will give hard
surface road all the way from
Brownsville to Mission, or about G5
miles of as good road as can be found
in Texas.