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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26
Chicago Grain Notes

CHICAGO. April 20 H) Daylight
savings time went into effect on the
board Of trade here today. Clocks of
the Grain Exchange were advanced one
hour.
New Argentina corn. offered for imme-
date shipment is moving freely. Stocks
at the seaboard are increasing and sup
plies In the interior are abundant, say
reports.
The last week was warm and mostly
dry I'm the spring wheat territory, said
the Chicago & Northwestern report. It
is believed there is sufficient moisture
in the ground to terminate the grain.
but South Dakota, Western Minnesota
and Western Nebraska, will require OPP
perfume rainfall during the growing sea-
son.
From Pana. Ill. comes the report
that the stand of wheat Is more uni
form than farther west The rain which
fell tho last Of the week, will bring an
Improvement. A good stand Of early
oats is showing up.
Wheat fields in the Fort Worth ter
r.tory remain In excellent condition, ac-
cordinE TO word received here by John
T. Barrett. Some Of the fields are fully
headed and there are prospects Of har-
yestiug between May Il and May Il.
Argentina wheat shippers are not Of
feTing freely and receipts are said to be
under expectations at ports.
There was talk the last market day OF
rye being worked from the northwest
20 Chicago. hut no business was reported.
Ten thousand bushels were sold to so Ia
store.
Omaha reported a good demand for
corn shipment 10 the Pacific Coast at an
Increased premium over Chicago. Buy
crs here Friday were the sellers SatuT-
day, but the price did not get down into
the bids" Offerings were taken by
week.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26
HOME WEATHER. FOR TOURISTS.

Chicago: Temperature, Sc: cloudy; less
than l0-mile wind from the northwest;
lowest temperature In the last 20 hours
"a: highest. %.
kansas City: Temperature, so; cloudy;
less than iO-mile wind from the south
west; lowest temperature in the last -
hours. i6; highest, S..
New York: Temperature. -; clear
2O-mile wind from the northwest; lowest
temperature In the last "a hours, 42;
highest. 60.
st. Louis: Temperature, IS; clear; 10
mile wind from the northwest; lowest
temperature In the last % hourH. &c,
highest. S.
Washington; Temperature, &C; clear:
less than in-mlle wind from the north
west: lowest temperature In The last 20
hours. e.; highest, Sc,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26
PLAZA THEATER

Once more San Antonio is offered
n chance to view Milton Stills in
THE Sea Hawk" which is being
shown at the Plaza thcatcr for
thrcc-day run.
The picture is acclaimed ono of the
best Of its kind and Mr.. Sills' acting
is superb.
Besides Mr.. Sils' nifty intcrprcta-
ton of the part of the sea pirate.
there's dandy support by other mem
bcrs of the cast.
wild Wild Susan starring BebC
Daniels will go on the silver sheet
on Wednesday.
And Friday and Saturday Miss
Daniels picture will give way to THE
Call of the Wild"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26
CLIMB
IN {. 4. MART

The local wholesale vegetable market
was brisk Monday
Onions climbed % cents over Satur-
days price. now bringing S2.75 for the
best. Radishes have weakened, dropping
to so and 50 cents per dozen. Squash
also Is very weak reaching a 25-cent
lower mark than Saturdays $3.50. To-
mato,s have dropped from 81 per lug to
$3.50 TO $3.75. Asparag gus showed a 81
price Monday against SIPS for Saturday.
The local wholesale poultry market
was duh Monday.
EGGS sim hold steady price but
frycrE have dropped from 30 cents to 50
to So cents.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26
MARION DAVIES
TRIUNPH5 IN
NEW FILM
Critics Praise ACtreS S
Work in Latest
Release.

Marion Davies is the toast OF he
film fans of two of the greatest cities
in the world today. International
fame is being Showcrcd upon this tai
Cntcd young woman. Word from PIiis
and New York is redolcnt with praise
for her work in two great cinema rri-
umphs. Coincidrnt with her New
York triumph is her San Antonio tri-
umph in the same picture. Beverly
of GrauStark." now showing At the
empire.
In the French capital Miss Davies
became an idol over night upon the
presentation of COSmopolitan'S Jan
ice Meredith"
Coincidcnt with this European ri.
umph crowds are paying tribute u
their favOritc at New Iork'S Capitol
Thcatcr whore Cosmopolitnn'S latest
big feature. beverly OF Graustark. "
demonstrates the amazing ability of
Miss Davies To portray the boNiSh
urinc2.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26
US, Asks Advance /.
of Doherty G a s e

WASHINGTON, April 26.-Pl-T
The Supreme court was asked today
by Atlee Pomcrene, Of the govern
ment's oil counsel TO advance for
hearing early in the next term begia.'
ming in October, the appeal granted
Edward L. Doherty, against the lower
courts in the decision cancelling con
tracts and leases made in the Elk
Hills naval reserve.
The governments appeal in the
Teapot Dome case investigating leases
made with Harry +. Sinclair will be
argued at st. Paul before the Circuit
Court Of Appeals on May IL.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26
6 Stabbed to Death
in Hindu Rioting

CALCUTTA. April 26.-CP)-Five
MOhammedans and one Hindu were
stabbed to death today in renewal
of riOting between MOhammedans and
llindus, which had been occurring
sporadically during the past two days.
Two of those injured in yesterday
fighting died today.
Practically all the shops in the
Indian business quarters have been
shut.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26
YOakum Prepares
Swimming Pool

YOAHUM, Tex, April 2G.-John
Pructz. owner Of the Lake Side Sum
mer resort of this city, is having some
extensive Improvements made on the
grounds and especially about the large
swimming pool. Although the Lake
side picnic grounds are to be opened
to the public at an earlier date. it is
stated that the swimming pool will
not be ready for the water sports uu-
til about May 10.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26
Former Dry Sleuth
Freed in Mail Case

ST. LOUIS. April 26.-P)-Gus
O. Nations. former chief Federal pro,
bibition agent here. today was freed
OF charges of using the mails to de.
fraud and conspiracy in promotion oil
the dcfunct Federal BODYBUILDING cor
marathon of which he was a director
and attorney.
Judge Davis. in sustaining demur,
rpr. filed after the government hau
compIctcd its case. held that the eyl-
donce against Nations was insufficient
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26
Supplies Of Drugs
Must Be Protected

AUSTIN. April 26.-Rl-Antitox-
ms and vaccincs in Texas must be
kept at required temperatures by per,
sons having them for sale, and Will
be considered adulterated if not kept
so. L. II. Golaz. director of the food
and drug division of the State Board
of Health. announced today. He dis
patched warnings to all druggists to
that effect
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26
Students to Honor
Mayor With Dinner

Mayor John W. Tobin and the city
commissioners were invited Monday
to lunch Tuesday noon at the Doug
las High school at the corner Of South
blackberry and Nebraska streets.
The luncheon will be given in honor
Of the mayor. the invitation which
was read at the city commission meet
ing Monday, stated.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26
PALACE THEATER

For genuine entertainment the bill
nj the Palace this week. featuring
Corrinc Griffith in Victor Hcrbert's
Mile Modesto" ranks with the best
the thcatcr has presented in some
time. The plot Of the picture is
good and the subtitles clever. Other
feature Of the bill. which include n
solo by Tom Waterfall. English bari
tone, toe dance by Anna Mary
Ransom. n Charleston number by
Marjorie Mahavicr, and the musical
arrangement by Don Fclicc, add to
its attractiyeness.
The STORY Of Nile. MOdistc is OF
q French girl who combines the quail
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26
City to Purchase
1000 Tons of Coal

Nov, who has coal?" Mayor Johp
W. Tobin inquired at the city com.
mission meeting Monday.
"Why, we're in the best Of health,
the council chOruscd.
Not colds. Coal, the mayor cx-
planned.
Then it was that bids ON 1000 tons
Of coal were opened,
The fuel will be used for street
work.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26
Columbus to Form
Merchants Board

L. Lee Hastedt of Columbus, Tex"
was in San Antonio Monday conferr-
ing with Adolph GrasSO, secretary Of
the San Antonio Retail Merchants
association on the organization of a
similar association mt Columbus.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26
Convention Plans
Near Completion

The general arrangement commlttF
under the Craftsmanship of George
Potchernick will meet at 5 O'Clock
Monday night to complete plans Tor
The convention of the Retail Hard
ware and Implement Dealers of the
Ninth District. which will open in San
Amtnnin Nav y
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26

ties of a good business Judgment and
Il loving disposition. 1t is the best
Miss Griffith has played in here since
classified"
Found by Hiram Bent. a wealthy
st. Louis banana man. she is set up
in business and makes an instantanc-
Gus success. Her lover, French
army officer, does not understand her
connection with Bent. and the plot OF
the story is woven about the TRAN
II.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26
BID
GIVEN OkAY.

WASHINGTON, April 26.-F)7--,
A majority of the Muscle Shoals COM
mittee today approved the bid of the
Associated Power Companies for the
property. ~.
Two members of the committee,
Senators Helm (DemOcrat), Ala
bama. and Representative James IKE
publican), Michigan, refused to en-
dorse the majority recommendations;
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26
The Weather
TEMPERATURES.
FORECAST.

san Antonio and vicinity: Monday
night fair and warmer; Tuesday partly
cloudy and warmer; light to moderate
easterly 10 southerly winds
East Texas: Monday night fair and
warmer; Tuesday partly cloudy; warmer
northeast and southwest portions; light
TO moderate easterly to southeUly winds
on the coast.
West Texas: Monday night fairand
warmer. except southwest portion; Tues
day partly cloudy.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26
County Schools
Vote to Have Fair

Residents of the Adkins. Sayors,
Campbell and st. Hedwig school dis
tricts will meet Wednesday at the Adj
kins School to organize community
fair for the fall of 1926. according TO
.. b. Rollins. of the agricultural de
partment of the Chamber Of Com
mpTcp
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intermediate Loop
Will Meet Tuesday

intermediate Baseball League man
ayers will meet at the II. n. Moore
store at Z 80 Tuesday night, Secre-
tary Victor Schulz announces.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26
.NEM@ RN
e:iTlizEaNllSI

DrOsini's Cafe. second floor Of Hicks
building. is cool, clean and quiet
Take the elevator. -(Ady.D
The Carnegie Library presents DR.
Edward Howard Griggs in the lectur
Lights and shadows of the Present
Age" Monday, April 20, S;i5 p. ~.
Main Avenue High school auditorium
The public is cordially invited. (Adv.l
o-s=H-
Hebron, Kilday and Howard, at
torneys and couusellors-at-law. have
removed their offices 10 suite Cos
coo, 6t0 Houston Bldg Adv
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26
IMPORTS BALANCE OF U. S.
HELPS WORLD STABILITY
By B. c. FORBES

best the world contains the best in
table Injuries, the best in art. the
best in clothes, the best in jewels,
the best in rugs and tapestries. the
best tyeS) in liquor. the best in archi-
! lecture, the best in books. the best in
| rubber. the best in ornaments, the
best in furs, the best the Orient, the
Tropics. the farthest corners Of the
earth can furnish.
4 noted British financicr declared
here the other day that in Europe
he believes in preaching the most
| rigorous economy. but that in this
country he would preach liberal spend
ing.
Utterly absurd? No. not MS alb
/ Surd rs sounds.
Ii We were poor country heavily
indebted to the rest VI the world.
struggling To meet crushing obligu
tionS. then. obviously, it would be a
calamity were We to ransack the world
for the choicest it produces. BUT prac-
tically the whole world is in debt 10
is. We sent more than SlO.OOO,OUO,-
GOO To foreign governments and have
topped this off by sending another
$40. 900. OOO. 600 To other foreign Dor
rOwCTS.
Al this moment we hay" the largest
amount of gold ever owned by any
country. 81. 494. S51 .O95. We have saw
iugS deposits exceeding S23,OOO,OOO,-
600. We have untold wealth Of raw
materials. We have all the goods we
can consume aud much 80 spare
and the only way to BE- able 10 sell
them is to make il possible for others
to pay for them.
Our balance of exports since l!l2l
has been S23,O0O.O 100000.
Our position, in short. is such that
it is perfectly natural that we should
increase our expenditures abroad. 1t
Is such that we must now or later buy
more than we sell abroad if we are
ever 10 collect what is owed us. We
can afford it. We cannot afford not to
buy freely abroad, because. by so do
ing. we would hurt the ability of 9th
crs to buy from Us and this would
lead 10 nationwide depression and ma
tionwidc unemployment.
Instead Of becoming alarmed or
panicky over modest surplus of i'm
ports, let us accept this as a logical
fruit Of our unparalleled wealth and
us making for the stability Of tn"
world.
Copyright. 1926. BY d. c. Forbes
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26
SHERIFF KILLS !: J:
WAR VETERAN.

COLUMBUS, April P)-Joe =
Mechura, 20, veteran of the World
War. was shot to death here Sunday
by Sheriff Adam BurttscheeI aftere
Mechura had wounded his father.
John Mechura, 80, and brother;S'p
Frank. a.
Joe Mechura was killed while he
was advancing on officers with Load
ed shotgun. His father is in a hospital.
here in a critical condition with both.
arms shot away. Frank Mechura 10
but slightly wounded.
The Mechuras live on a farm mile
south of Columbus and are widely,
known family. Joe was gassed badly
during the war. his health completely
gave way and ne was adjudged insane
and sent TO the state hospital at San
Antonio. Last December he was re
leased from that institution and re-
turned TO tue farm.
FIRES On FATHER
Sunday the Young man became
quarrelSume and demanded of nis
father where his government all0t-
mcnt OF 500 month was being kept.
The father told him the money was
being safely retained for his benefit
in the bank and tried TO explain that
il would br available for his use. The
former soldier flew into rage, seized
shotgun loaded with buckshot aud
fired ON his father.
\ heavy charge OF buckshot prac-
tically tore off both of the old mans
arms. Frank, the brother. ran from
the house bat Joe pursued him and
fired ON him, wowding him slightly in
the back.
NOTIFIES OFFICERS.
Frank walked to town in spite OF
his wounds and notified officers.
Sheriff BurttSchell and deputies
went to the farm and found Joe in
pasture. The sheriff called upon him
to surrcndc2 The man began walking
toward the officers, brandishing as
gun. The sheriff warned him to halt,
but he Continued to approach. The
sheriff fired over his head with
rifle 10 brighten him. The young man
continued To advance and the sheriff
chen fired the fatal shot.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26

WHY must we expect such II show
ing as experienced so far this year!
First. there are seasonal and other or
dinary. temporary explanations. Ih'
early part Of the year is not normally
our period Of heavy exports. We eN-
Fort most in the fall. when our grain
and orr cotton are being purchased
in enormous quantities by Europe.
Also. unsettled currency and other
conditions in Europe have tended t"
restrict purchases recently. Euro
pcan governments have been urging
heir people to reduce their INDULGENCE
in imported luxurirS and comforts
There have been vigorous. patriotic
rampaigns to encourage the consumn
ttiun Of home products.
But beyond all this. there is, in my
Judgment. deeper. moro Fundamental
vet very simple explanation. Briefly !:
Americas increased wealth is stlmu-
'rtring and will continue to stimuIat"
demand for larger quantities OF the
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-26

The more money We have the more
we SpcEd-at least most Of us do. of
what benefit would our money be-. if
we never used it,
Since nations are individuals. they
act like individuals.
Here lies the main explanation of
why Americas imports have exceeded
her experts during the last three
months.
You probably have seen alarm rX-
pressed over this so-callcd 'unfHvor-
able" trade balance. But should ii,
all things considered. be regarded rs
an unfavorablr balance? Should it
not rather be regarded as natural, in
cvitablc, wholesome, Stabilizing:
To begin with, the import balance Is
small compared with our export bal
anCc since the beginning of the cur
rent fiscal year. on July /. From
,hcn until the end Of December we
exported S3S3. 69J.OlS more than we
imported. Our import surplus thlS
year has run thus: January. SID
30 al: February, S3l,1SG,JO';
March S7O.0O0.000.
This import balance of Sl25ONO,OOO
i! talked Of by some aS if nothing like
il had ever been witnessed before. As
a matter Of fact, in 1923. We bought
rom foreign countries SlIl,OIl,O4'
more than we sold in the four months
Of March. April May and June. And
there have been other periods in the
past when We bought more than we
4
The Nome nugget., 1926-12-11
PREACHER
 DESERTS WIFE AND ELOPRs
 WITH MARRIED WOMAN

Los Angeles. Dec. 10, @-De- pertinent of Justice Agents arrest ed Rev. Walter F. Jones. former pastor of the Third Baptist church of Portland. oR aR Oregon iqdict- meRt pf the Nam Aet. The minis- ter is accused of elopips from Fart Worth. Texas. last August. win Mrs. Pearl Les, . formsr tssasurer of his church. Government men declared that the minister deserted his wife and daughter, and that Mrs. Lee deserted her husband and fopr small children. Pastor Jones referred tRteryieweFs t9 his wife. whose attorney is quoted as saying that the pastor said. "I feel for my wife in this hour of tronble.'
The Nome nugget., 1926-12-11
PERSONAGES
 APPEAR IN OIL CASES

Washington, D. C., Dec. 10. R)- Defense witnesses in the oil lease cases yesterday included Doheny, his wife and son Edward Jr.., Rear Admiral William C. Cole. former Assistant Chief of Navy Operations and Admiral Coontz.
 Mrs. Doheny calmly testified that she and her husband tore the sig nature from Secretary Falls note. so that latter he would not be har- rassed' if Mir. Doheny died. The note and signature were placed to- gether and passed around the court.
 The son testified that his father did not have the money. so he lent 1t to him and gave father a note.
 Cole testified that the Navy re- garded the Hawaiian Islands of vital importance for the defense of the Pearl Harbor oil supply which was Of paramount importance.
 Admiral C0ontz testified that the Navy General Board agreed that the oil storage plan was all that the Naval basis had fin 1920.
 Doheny testified that he loaned Secretary Fall one hundred thous- and dollars to help out an old and very dear friend, and that more than three years afterward Fall had given him security in . block of ranch stock. twice the value of the debt and principal.
 And if the proceedings do not look like a complete whitewash for everybody connected with the oil leasing scheme. from Hardings cab inet down to the last man. we don't know what we are talking about.
The Nome nugget., 1926-12-11
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

II A. M Sunday school and morning worship. Glasses for all ages. Come out.
 Choir sings-Gospei Bells.
 2 P. M. Evening Worship. Good song service. Special Music with string instruments. followed by the sermon
 Violin Solo.
 Choir will sing-Seeking to Save.
 The Boys club house opened last Monday night with goodly num- Der in attendance A hne reindeer mulligan was served with all the fxens and pie and coffee. The boys organized and they all look forward to a good winter. The or chestra rendered several selections.
 The Choir Is learning their Xmas songs. They will be heard again this Christmas morning singing their Carols as usual.
 Christmas Sunday will be observ- ed at the Methodist Church Sunday evening December 18th. The choir will render several Anthems. The section of the Church as you enter the auditorium will. on this night. be reserved for white people.
The Nome nugget., 1926-12-11
Gaoa Batsle Plsse ~
 Necessity h pssate

Dayton. o.. QF7--A sood battle plane is necessarily aa unsafe plane and 1t is the aleneHt Of danger that oksrs the pilot of such ship his sssatsst prpteetiop in aesiai hattle. M
 Omeers of the Army Air Cosps and onlcials of McCook field here believe that, Tho primary requi- sities ia fighting plaRes arc speed and maneuvesability. Fhsss littls ships must be able to twist and turn shaspiy and sudaeaiy, to fol- low the enemy's sigsasgins. or to avoid bis sudden rush iron behind . cloudhank. They must be. highly naheAvsvshls.
 This means that tho controls must be sensitive to n sxtssne d. gree. Wien puSsuit pllot b bat- tle olsvates his ailssens ey otAs5 control hs waAts inns1lats - aponse. It . thts ssasltivssals an1 extreme 1sxibilisy, MeCeok asil Of.
The Nome nugget., 1926-12-11
FRIDAY (TELEORARhic)
MAN LEAVES SICK WIFE
 WITH TWO CHILDREN

Spokane, Wash, Dec. 10. @- The disappearance of Ben R. Lara bee. g former Seward mining man. was revealed by Deputy Sheriffs. who said they had been searching for him since Monday night.
 Larabse drove into Spokane from his country home Monday morning and left his automobile in garage here. saying he was going away for a few days. His wife is i'll with two young children suffering from influenza, she said her hus- band announced when he left home that he contemplated buying cattle. The wife also stated that her hus- band had not been feeling well.
The Nome nugget., 1926-12-11
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ORMIaTON IN CUSTODY
 TWO DETECTIVES -SAYs NOT CONCERNED

Harrisburg. Pa. Dec. 10. H- Roy OrmistOn the man whom Aime MePherson Is supposed to have eloped with and who has been hGn.ed high and low by officials, lrrived here last night and taken to a rooming house, enropte to Chi- eago iH custody of tw4 detectives. who traced him through a letter.
 Ormiston said. "there will be a long hard fight before I 90 back to California. I feel certain that District Attorney Reyes Is not very anxious to have me go back for trial"
 Ormiston has been writing for Radio Magazines and sold. articles to appear over his own signature because he was almost without any money. I really cannot under stand why 1t has taken 80 Ions for somebody to tind me. ! made na particular ehort to hide. I have not used any disguises aside from as- suming different name. have not avoided public places and have been occupying my present apart meat for twe months. When the Ameriean detective society vas holding their coHveption in the Ambassador Hotel at Atlantic City, I used to stFoll thru the lobby every day and min9le with detectives and not one of them every gave nc . second glance" He further stated that he has had no communication with Aimee McPherson.