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THE DAILY NEWS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1920. THREE HOUSTON NEWS IIoUBton of THE NEWS and THE DAIJ.AS JOURNAt. la located In Turnbow (formerly Hoffman) Bunti- ir-d S03. 106. corner of Preston avenue and Fannln where subscriptions.

advert! aemenU, "news ifd otter mAtter will receive prompt Mention. All ommunlcs.tlons bt slKnedby Uie writer. Subscribers should complala to the clr- thftpaper Isnot delivered by us. A. P.

Vaugrhan. Business JoneiCorrespondent; W. K. Panlap. Assistant Corre- RaSTh H.

Gaboon. Circulator. HOUSTON ALSO WILL IOOK TOR PROPERTY TO MAKK A DOWNTOWN PAKE. Special to N.wi. Houston.

Sept 1--Mayor Amerman will Immediately name a committee of five. Including: himself, to Jook Into the matter of purchasing a new slta for a larger city library and. for ground to be used as a downtown "park. This action was taken following a conference this 'morning between, city officials, members of th'e Klwanis Club and the Chamber of Commerce. The committee to be named will also recommend the best way In which the money to be used for the civic work may beat be raised, by -bond issue or by public subscription.

Those who appeareoNbefore the council were Dr. William States Jacobs, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church and president of the Klwanis O. C. Lang. C.

S. B. Holland. Garland S. Brickey.

D. D. Peden. D. W.

Jtichaux and Miss Julia Ideson. librarian. It was suggested to the council by Dr. Jacobs that the city buy property which lies few blocks'-south of McGowan on Main boulevard and use a part of it for a library site. He said the city would be able to sell the remainder to an advantage.

He also told city officials that as the First Presbyterian Church had been named as being in the market for the present site of the library, he would say that it was and would like an opportunity of putting up the first bid for it- Mr. Michaux declared that ilie" Kl- wanis Club had pledged Itself to raise Oialf of the money required, and that to his way of thinking Ihe blocks on Main street bounded by McKinney and Lamar avenues and Travis and Fannin streets would be an Ideal location for a downtown park He also said it be possible' to get some one to pay part of the purchase price to have the park named after his He said he had that' person In mind. It. was-plainly stated by C. S.

E. Holland and the other speakers that the ship channel project should be given precedence over any other matter, for which a bond issue is considered by the city. COPY OF OF CANADIAN WTLIO Vi'AS KILLED IN KIJAXCE IS FILED Special to The News. Houston, Sept. certified copy of the will of Earnest Hoar, private in the Canadian expeditionary forces, who was killed In France Aug.

8, 1918, has been placed on file at the office of Albert Townsond. ty clerk. The will is principal probate registry of his majesty's high court of Justice." and leaves two Jots in Magnolia Park to his father, Henry W. Hoar of County The will Is certified by "the Right Hon. Sir Henry Edward Duke, knight president of the probate'-dlvislon of his majesty's high court of justice." MARKET-IXC! QURST1O" TO BE TAKEN' Ul I.N XEXT SATUHUAV Special to The Jfewm.

Houston. Sept. conference between members of the marketing cbm- mlttce of the Chamber of Commerce and city officials has been called for Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock. The recommendation Has been made by the marketing committee that the present marketing hour." be changed so that It will be possible for farmers to becln sellng their products at 4 o'clock In the afternoon and continue selling until 10 o'clock the next morning. Mayor Amcrmnn 1 It plain that the wishes of the farmers will be considered in the matter.

COXCEIIT GIVEN 1 UMJKIl. AUSPICES OF RKCKUATIO.V Special to The News Houston, Sept. 1. A band concert was given at Settogast Park tonight under the auspices of the city recrffatlon department The program "America First" (I.osey): waltz. of the Winds" (Hall); berceuse from (Godard): serenade.

"Moonlight" (Moret); marcia slnfonoca, "Kiorenuiio" idyl. "The Glow Worm" (Unke); "Pizzicato Polka" Strauss; selection from "Lucrczia Borgia" iDonlzettl); "Star-Spnnglcd Banner." XEW ORGANIZATION -IS FORMED BY COT-TON FIRM -AT 1IOUSTOX flprclftl to The Newl. Houston, Sept. 1. Announcement has been; made- of the dissolution of the partnership of F.

C. Mlnoprlo. C. E. Hancox and B.

H. Butler, trading as Kenworthy. Mlnoprlo cotton factors. The business will be continued under the i name of Mlnoprio Co. The new partnership Is between Mr.

Mlnoprio. Mr. Hnncox ami J. L. Jones, the new member.

LABOR COUNCIL SENDS PIUSSIDKXT PKOTISST AGAINST STAVK MILITIA Special to The News. Houston. 1. A protest has benn sent to President AVIlson by the local Council urging that action be taken to "protect the constitutional rights of Texas citizens from martial law regime at GiUveston." The protest also addressed to Kccri-tary of War Baker nnd Secretary of Labor Wilson. TWENTY-TWO JARS CORN WHISKY ARE FOUND IN AUTO AT OARAGE Sp'cial to The News.

Houston, Sept. 1. Twenty- two Jars of corn whisky were found In an automobile nt a garage this morning by federal prohibition enforcement officers. According to federal officers, the car can be confiscated if found guilty of illegally posse.fslng liquor. The owner is nttll at large.

NATIONAL FRATRHNAL SOCIETY OF TUB DEAF ORGANIZES DIVISION Special to The Xewfl, Houston. Sept 1. Houston Division No. 81 ol the National Fraternal Society of thn Donf has been organized hero with an Initial membership of nineteen. Inntallntlnn of officers of the division will bn hold Monday night at Woodman Hall.

MOTION PICTURE TN PARKS TO CONTINUE TH11OUCII SI'TPTEMBER to The Houston, Sept. I. Announcement was madn today thnt the fren moving pictures given by the recreation department of the city In public parks will bn continued through the month of September. 1TALIAJV STEAMER LOADS LUM1JHU PURCHASED BEFORK END OF WAR Special to Tho Mown. Houston, Sprit.

steamship Adrlatlco was In port todny loading with lumber purchased by the Italian govern- nifnt heforn I signing of the armistice. Tin- ship will carry 2.000,{00 foot to Italy, EXPLOITING OF SOUTH TEXAS AS WINTEE EESOKT NOW MAY BE UNDE2TAKEN. Special to The News. Houston. 1.

The board of directors of the CbhS-bor of Commerce will be asked to authorize the expenditure of $10.000 by the publicity committee of the organization In exploiting: Houston as a winter resort. It was agreed at a meeting of the committee, this afternoon. Tom C. Spencer, chairman, was Instructed by a vote- of the committee to also include in his report to the board that San Antonio and Oalveston will be invited to Join this city in a campaign to bring more of the winter tourists to South Texas, these cities to share the expense of such a co-operative move. Alvin F.

Jones, chairman of the special committee appointed at the las I monthly meeting to take he matter up with Galveston. read a. letter from E. H. Cheesborough of that city to the effect that the Galveston- Commercial Association is not In position to co-operate In the publicity campaign, for winter tourists at this time.

Another letter from P. L. Sanders, manager of the Galvez Hotel, expresses his approval of the plan and assured Houston of such assistance as he will be able to render in working the matter up in Galveston. A letter was also, read from Ralph H. Durkee.

acting secretary-manager of- the San Chamber of Commerce. which came as. a result of newspaper Hems relative to" Houston's plans for exploiting South Texas as a winter resort. Mr. tmrkee's letter stated that San Antonio has conducted work these lines for several years, and will be glad- to join Houston In a co-operative movement.

With this Information at hand, the committee agreed to ask the executive committee for $10.000 for publicity work in this connection, with the understanding that if San Antonio is willing to contribute -and Galveston $3,000, then the Houston Chamber of Commerce would be asked for only $6,000. forming ait initial fund of $15,000. The committee, of which R. Dudley- is chairman, appointed at the last meeting to call upon Houston hotel men to ascertain the extent of accommodations available for winter tourists, asked further time In which to make its report. A resolution offered by George W.

Dixon. publicity director of the Chamber of Commerce, which was adopted. sets forth that the port of Houston. which is one of the important points of interest at Houston, is without street cur facilities to properly serve the public. and with particular reference to visitors, and recommends that the matter be taken up with officiala of the company in an effort to have the tracks of the "''shuttle line" extended from its present to the turning basin, a distance of half a mile.

DOVES PLENTIFUL THIS SEASOX; QUAIL HUNTING TO BEGIN DEC. 1 Special to The Houston. Sept. 1. Doves are plentiful this) season and the early hunters of Houston are not missing an oppor- Umitv to return with a full quota, according to C.

L- Bering of this city. Mr. Bering, in a party of four, left here this morning at 5 o'clock and returned before noon with fifty-four doves. The party hunted near Katy and Mr. Bering states that many birds that could have been killed were lost on account of the high grass in that vicinity.

He says that both on the trip out-and returning many automobiles with hunters could be seen going to and coming from the hunting grounds. Mr. Bering has also emphasized the fact that with the beglnnlnK of the dove season the iuall season does not open. He says that many hunters think' that this Is the case. the quail season does not open until Dec.

1 and lasts until Jnn. 31. V. I). C.

TO STACK. MUSICAL UKVUK fC COXFEOKRATR Special to News. Houston. ScpL 1. The United Daughters of the Confederacy will present "Memories of Dixie." a musical and dance "revue, during the confederate re- here.

Oct. 5 to 8. The singing cast and chorus will number inore than fifty, with more- than a score of dancers. Special orchestra, special scenery and lighting effects will be usod In the production, according to Mrs. J.

W. Wilkinson. In charge, who predicts that the revue will be of the largest of its kind ever staged. During the reunion only visitors will be allowed to enter to 1 see the production. during the week prior a presentation will be given for Houstnnians.

Proceeds derived from this presentation will be turned over to the reunion fund, It said. Tho revue calls for eight scenes nnd the cast is now being formed, according to the statement made by Mrs. Wilkinson. AXD XEGIIO I-AHORKRS CIIKAT FARMERS OUT OF HIRE Special to The News. Houston.

Sept Following complaints of farmers that negroes and Mexicans who make headquarters at Market square have "been hiring themselves out dally and rccsiving advance money, then disappearing, announcement made from the- district attorney's office that they -would be dealt with to the i i of the law. It is said that one Mexican succeeded In hiring himself to one farmer three tlrnps. On the last occasion he was supposed to pick cottop. He went to the field and from there straight back to Houston. Railroad In Texas.

O. C. Castle, former assistant superintendent of transporta- i tion. la named as his successor. Mr.

Lucore has made no of plans the future the present la staying at his iiouifc on GaJvc-s- ton Bay. LAST MOXTH WAS COOLEST AUGUSTIS HOUSTOX FOR SJUCTEEX 1'EABS Special to The Mouton. Sept. experl- cooleat August IB slxteea years the past moath. according to comparative fJsures announce flioday by the local office of the weather bureau.

The average temperature for the past month was 81.7 degrees, the lowest since 190-1, when an average of 81.3 degrees was recorded. PARK PLAYGROUXBS TO FORMALLY CLOSE 'WITH BAND CONCERT FRIDAY Special to News. Sept. 1---Playgrounds at Sam Houston'Park will formally close Friday night with a band concert. Athletic badges will be given out by Mayor PROPOSED FAJIl AXD EXPOSITION INDORSED BY COMMERCE CHAMBER Special to The News.

Houston, Sept; a resolution made public today by 'Garland S. Brickey. general manager of the Chamber of Commerce, the proposed fair nnd exposition to bo held hero In the fall is heartily Indornod. Tho Indorsement Is made by the chamber on the ground that tha exposition will closer relationships between the rural communities which will participate In It. Harris Ccunty Record.

HOUSTON CLIMATE NOT RAI1 FOR TUBERCULOSIS. OFFICIAL SAYS Spfdal to The News. Houston. Sept. idea that the climate In and around Houston Is bad for tuberculosis was declared wrong today by Hoy Stockwcll, executive secretary of the Houston Anti-Tuberculosis In nn address before the league at the Rice Hotel today.

Mr. Stockwell cited cases that haro been trented successful here i the past year. IIKAD OF TRANSPORTATION FOR S. P. IN POSITION Special to The News Houston, Sept.

1 A was made today of tho resignation of F. M. Liicore, since superintendent of transportation for tho Southern Pacific RS. LUCY DOUCETTE of MUinchMter, X. -wU aappj- the war Tsnlac rwturrd health can't from telling people about it.

Special to The Xe'irx. Houutou. Sept. Is today's legal record In Harris County: DEEDS OVJSR Jl.OOO--Loufci Lobit to Mrs. Cora Stafford, lot 19.

block Fullerton place addition; SS.OOO. J. C. Garrison to Mrs. Florentine C.

O'Bryan, lot 1C. Hoaedale- addition: J5.250, M. M. Graves to Charles 3. Porter.

lot 3. block 1. Btratford addition; J. C. Means et ux to H.

E. Kahn, lot. out of S. H. Brashear subdivision of O.

Smith survey; J16.000. 11. G. Boone to A. C.

Allen et ux. lot 10. block-'l. Oak Lawn Annex addition: Jl.595.37. Time Sraosser Reess to Rene S.

Levy, feet of block 9. Empire addition; Mary M. Hazard to V. Terrlto. lots 7, 8, block 275, Hutchlns addition: $5,900.

Jake H. Sam to Lewis, 1.03a. square feet of lots 1, 2. block 5. T.

T. Halley addition; 11,200. W. J. Taylor to J.

F. Leach, lot 4 of W. J. Taylor's addition: Hazel O. Sattlemyro to Mrs.

Anna Or Slclcman. lots 38, 39. 10, block Caacara addition; tl.100. H. M.

et ux to C. V. Edii-arda. lots 6. 7.

block 85, Central Park addition: W. F. Cleveland et ux to W. F. Nlcholi-im.

lot 11. half of lot 12. block 1, Edwards subdivision of Johnson Hunter survey; J7.000. J. V.

Long et al al to B. Wolff, lots 5. 6, block 57. Sunset J1.700. T.

Carter Lumber and Building Company to Z. H. Clark. lot 16. block 28.

Eastwood- addition; Sfi.TtiO. Guardian Trust Company to' It. M. Craddock. lots 7, 8, block Military addition; $1.950.

H. JDei- -prlller et ux to-Albert Haag. lots 2, 3. block 69. Brunner Alt ion $4.500.

H. F. Rises et ux to J. lot 10, block 2, Brady place addition; $6,500. Barney Block to Joe Mandola.

lots 3, 4. 5. block 392, south side Buffalo Bayou: H. Barlow et ux to C. H.

Weyant. lot block 33, Pasadena townslte. $1.500. Mrs. Annie M.

Maurice to Gilbert Hicks, lots 2. 3. block 282. Baker addition; $3.000.. A.

Anderson to J. B. McNutt. lot 6. block C.

Allen addition: Jl.OOO. MARRIAGE LICENSES--F. T. Alcala and Miss Alice De Moss: Albert W. Hail and Miss Margaret Loce; Joe Woods and Mable Banks; H.

Cheatham and Maggie Johnson; James Williams and Virgle Wilaon; TO11 Linton and Matilda Douglas: E. Steptoe and Minerva Kngllsh; J. P. Gray and Miss Lera Elizabeth Ennis: O. H.

Kalltta and Miss Bertba Rudel; B. D. Baj-nes and Mrs. Katie Weder; Jeff Gullford and Boxle Shelton; James H. Booth and Miss Agnes L.

Bolfo; Warren James and'Mary Vaughn: Nouncla Hkero'tnd Mlaft Rose Cuccerra: Otis L. Layman and Miss Harriett Ross Breeding; William Greenleaf and Doris Littles: J. T. Roberts and Mrs. Dorothy Orosa.

and Miss Concho, Curlel; Samuel N. Damico and Misa 1 Rose Catherine Rala. BUILDING PERMITS--C. L. Hunter, addition.

1317 Heights boulevard. 51.000; W. B. Brooks, garage, 3603 Aadubon place, $400; Scott it elevator. Louisiana and Rusk, $350; L.

E. Stratnmn, garage. 2602 Euclid street, $100; A. P. Smith.

addUlCJ, 1108 Andrew street. E. Lev sir room bun- U'alow, Rldgo street. International ti Great Northern Hallway, building. Commerce street, $8.559.

Suits Filed. COURTS--State of Texas -n. Richard, taxes; J. F. Leverkuhn vs.

D. L-everkuhn; Bracewell, administrator, va. S. M. Allen et al.

debt ajid accounting; State ot Texas vs. Lewis Jenkla, taxes; Zena. Hubbard vs. John G. divorce; State of Texas-vs.

ilra. Mary Anfi Seeley, taxes; State of Texas va. J. H. McDonald, taxes; Sarah SnyAer vs.

Dewitt Allen, divorce: State of Texna Robert C. H. Stadler. taxes; State of Texas vs. W.

T. Perry, taxes; State ot Texas vs. H. O. Lacy et al, taxes; State of Texai vu.

Jacob Davie'et al, taxes; State of Texas Ts. Mary Grace Cadwaller, taxes: State of Texas vs. Richard Smith et al. taxes; State of Texas vs. Jeff Harrell et al.

taxes; State of Texas C. J. Hueter et al, taxes; State of Texas va, Victor leyer, taxes; State of Texas vs. James "Mirch et State of Texas vs. Henry Taylor, taxes; State of Texas va.

Will Green. taxes: State of Texas vs. C. S. Neal, taxes; State of Texas vs.

C. S. Patterson, taxes: State of Texas vs. Mrs. Amanda Smith, taxes; State of Texas vs.

Llbble J. Clink, taxes; Stats of Texas vs. Marjrurlte Lucas, taxes; State of Texan vs. Frank J. FIsJier.

taxes; State of Texas vs. David M. Taylor, taxes; State of Texas vs. Joe Kovar, taxes; State of Texas William A. taxes; State ot Texas vs.

J. B. Roberta, taxes; State of- Texas vs. D. C.

Wright, State of Texas va. Willis Madison, taxes: State of Texas vs. W. C. Stiles.

taxes; State of Texas vs. Henry C. Christie, State of Texas vs. the Wright Land Company, taxe; Dora H. Novarro va.

Jose Novarro, divorce; Toney Johnson vs. Liza Johnson, divorce; Willena. Spencer vs. W. Spencer, divorce; James Clayton vs.

Evallne Clayton, divorce; Ell Rodgtrs vs. Annie Rod- gem, divorce; City ot Houston vs." S. J. Beene, City of Houston vs. Miles Copeland, taxes; City of Houston vs.

J. T. Glaze, taxes: City of Houston va. Mrs. Willie Young, taxes; City of Houston vs.

T. J. Stevens, taxes; City of Houston va John W.arnelt. taxes; City of Houston va. J.

et al, City of Houston Loy Lewis, of Houston Clarence Johnson, tares; City of Houston vs. Andy McGaughey, taxes: City of Houston vs. Lovlna Wilson, taxes: City of Houston John Hoblitzel, taxes; City of Houston vs. D. Barker, taxes; City of Houston vs.

R. A. Baldwin, taxes; City of Houston vs. J. N.

Ussery. taxes; City of Houston vs. Ed H. Williams, taxes; City of Houston vs. T.

J. Swing, taxes; City of Houston vo. Mj-rtle B. Crabbe, taxes: City of Houston vs. T.

J. Fatjo. 'taxes: City-of Houston va. James A. Weiner, taxes; City of Houston vs.

W. L. taxes; oi Houston vs. L. B.

Hancock, taxes: City of Houston vs. J. Will Woods, taxou; City of Houston va Nlc Tramonte, taxes; Ethel Maud Cotter vs. T. F.

Cotter, divorce; Carrie Brown vs. Lee Brown, divorce; Laura Heath vs. Martin Heath, divorce; RCole' Richards vs. Arthur Richards, divorce; Alfred Brown VB. Mary City of Houston vs.

Henry Lafayette, taxes; Nathan Min- chnw vjr. H. C. Hook, debt and sequesrtatlon; Lonnle B. Burton vs.

J. O. Ross, suit on contract. COUNTY COURTS--H. H.

Fisher Ellia Burch, debt; H. H. Fisher vs. Gulf Production Company, garnishment; T. B.

Weathcrsby vs. Henrietta J. Crull, debt and foreclosure; Houston Trust and Savings Bank vs. Prudential Securities Company, et al. dubt; R.

K. Little vs. J. E. Banta note; Mrs.

J. M. Culpcpper et al vs. J. C.

Sammons, appeal by plaintiff. Proceedings, ELEVENTH DISTRICT COORT--Houston Packing Company vs. Mitsui transferred to fifty-fifth district court. FIFTY-FIFTH DISTRICT COURT--Re- qut'Kts for sminc of canes for the September term of court must be handed to the clerk noX later than Boyd. SIXTY-FIRST DISTRICT COURT Lola Garcia vs.

Oscar Garcia, divorces granted. COUNTY COURT NO. Refining Company vs. Swain Swain; settled and dismissed. PROBATE COURT--Estate oj Ernest Haar.

deceased; application of Henry W. Haar probate wllL UNOFFICIAL RETTURNS SHOW RACB FOR. COUNTV ATTORNEY DOUBTFUJj Special to The News. Ter. county attorney's race Is still In doubt.

The unofficial returns show that O. J. Aldington received 2.2B8 votes and Guy Robison received 2,261. However, when W. C.

Quick, county clerk, received his copy of the tally sheet of the Fourth Ward it divulged that Addington had only 124 votes, but that the total had been carried out us 134. It is stated tbat the other two tally sheets show 131 votes properly entered up for Addington. It is certain that this box will be recounted, and probably other boxes. CIVIC LEAGUE MAPS OUT PROGRAM. FOR TRI-COUNTV TEACHERS' MEET Special (.0 Tho News.

Nacogdoches, Sept 1. Tho Nacogdoches Civic League met here this afternoon In tho room of the Cliamher of Commerce and mapped out a progrtim for the tri-county Institute to be hclil In Nacogdoches, commencing Sept. 13. Dr. J.

A. Blnek has returned. to tho city nnd can bo found daily his office-. 221514 Market "I am just so happy over the way Tan- lac has restored my health that I keep from telling people about It," eald Mrs. Lucy D5ucette of 76'Stark street.

Manchester, N. a few days ago. "I suffered so long with chronic Indigestion that I dJdn't know what It was to. sit down and enjoy a single meal. My-stom- -ach vas so badly disordered I had to live on the strictest diet, and nothing seemed to agree with me.

At times my breeth seemed to be cut off. and I would suffer terribly for-hours' at rt.ime. "I lost my strength completely and became so weak and run down 1 would give out several times during the day and would have to stop and rest. I was extremely nervous and Irritable, and just felt like I would break down completely. "One day I saw a.

statement from a friend of mine" who said Tanlac had helped her wonderfully, so I was con- 'vinced it was a. dependable medicine and I begun taking it immediately, and I-am more than pleased at the splendid results. My appetite improved right from- the first, and the horrible Indigestion; from which I suffered so long has entirely disappeared. "I have now finished my fourth bottle, and can eat just anything I wish without any bad after-effects. I also sleep better and have more strength and energy.

It is a pleasure to tell others what Tanlac has done in my case." Tanlac Is sold in Galveston by Star Drug- Store and Schott Drug, in Hitchcock by C. J. Henck. in Alta Loma by E. I.

Hogers.and in Texas City by Wjep, Drug SALVATION ARMY ADVISOET BOARDS TO MEET SEPT. 8 Special to The News. San Antonio, Sept. hundred and fifty delegates are expected in -San Antonio as representatives of thirty-' eight county boards in Southwest Texas at'the convention of Salvation Army advisory boards to be held here on Sept. Ji.

9 and purpose of establishing closer co-operation between the local and state boards and of (riving- a broader scope to the Salvation Army work in this part of the state. The delegations chosen to this convention represent the most Successful busi-. ness men of their communities. These" men come to San Antonio to study the social conditions of Southwest Texas a to taking such remedial measures as the survey indicates are needed. Similar conventions have boen.

held in other Western states and will be hald 'in Houston, Dallas and Fort Worth also on Sept 8, 9 and 10 perfect tho organization of the Salvation Axmy work In all counties of the state HOUSTON MEW GRAITTED FRANCHISE TO FURNISH GAS AT KBW ORLEA2VS Special to The News. New Orleans." Sept for natural for New Orleans are about to be realized. Today at a special meeting of the commission council, called by Commissioner Glenny, Edmund Wren arid William A. Trimpe of Houston, were granted a franchise to bring ural gas to New Orleans and the right to supply; customers. The franchise will be advertises for" two Messrs.

Wren and Trimpe have until that time to accept its terms. The priceof the gas will be 65c per 1,000 cubic feet, according to the franchise, up to a daily consumption of 6,000,000 cubic feet' When the averages exceeds this figrure the price, will drop to 60c. The furnishers of natural gas must be prepared to serve artificial gas in case the natural supply gives says the franchise. It is stipulated, however, that artificial gas must not. in any event be sold before April, 1926, -when the gas franchise of the New Orleans Railway, and Light Company expires.

The price bf'the artificial gas is to be $1.20 per 1,000 cubic feet up to a daily consumption of feet. When the daily average exceeds this the price drop to $1.10. Under the terms of the franchise the work of laying the mains must begin at least twelve months after its acceptance. The franchise will run for fifty years. 'If accepts the franchise the natural gas company must pay to the city $5,000 on March 3V 1922; $10.000 March 31, 19J3, and $20,000 March 31 of each succeeding year until tho franchise expires.

3IEXICO BUI'S THOUSANDS OF AUTOMOBILES FROM THE IT. S. Special to The News. El Paso, Sept. during the last eight years, and despite internal troubles, has bought 11,145 passenger au- tcjmobiles and 2,330 motor trucks from the United' States.

No cars have been bought from Europe since 1914. and 90 per cent of the automobiles in the cqun- try are of American make. This information came- to the Chamber of Commerce here today from Mexico City. The only competition United States cars have there is from Mexico its'eU. there being two automobile factories in Morlco City.

Only a Few More Days 1 Your Last Opportunity to'Buy Fine Woo! Summer Suits at Lowesi Possible Reductions Choice of-everytiling. "KuppciilieimerV' Society Brand and others. Nothing reserved. All Spring and Summer Wool Suits. Scores of these Suits (practically all of them) are in just'the proper weights for fall and winter wear, giving you a remarkable opportunity considerable money on your clothes for the coming season.

Make no mistake about it. $25.00 and $30.00 SUITS on Sale for $35.00 and $40.00 SUITS on Sale, for $50.00 and $60.00 SUITS on Sale for, $75.00 and $80.00 SUITS on Sale foe "THE HOUSE OF KUPPENHEIMER CLOTHES SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. Also Dandruff On Scalp. Cuticura Heals. "I had a vtry case of and on my entire face, and also dandruff in my hair.

Some -wcte red, 'others were small My scalp was rather sore and red, and some otfty hair.came out and it was very. dry. "I saw a Cuticura Soap and Ointinent advertisement purchased, and when I had used one cake of Cuticura Soap and one box of Ointment I was (Signed) Miss Lillian Johnson, R. 2, Easley, So. Sept.

Make Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Talcum your daily toilet preparations, and watch your skin improve. Hiaili Tl wb.rtBo.p3e. OlntmottSandHe. YOUXG DIVBR. WHO AT SEW ORUBAiVS MAY RECOVER Special to The News.

New Orleans, Sept at the Charity Hospital are not certain- as to Laubaclu 18- year-old, diver injured at Spanish Fort night, has a fracture fdt the spine, fracture of the is the notation.on.the admittance card. Today the young man wis resting- well. That Laubach will recover is the "belief of attendants at the hospital, who said his condition was not dangerous. He was billed as the headliner at Spanish Fort this week. He was to do "a 'sensational dive, 125 feet, into a tank containing only four feet of water.

It is said he had been out of practice. His father. Thomas R. Laubach, employed by government as a medical supply inspector, said the last dive his son made was at "West End Lake in San Antonio, last February. He Jjolds SPVCTPJ Texas amateur championships, it is claimed.

PETITION FOR RECAIJCi OP' MATOR 'jam cosisnssiojfERS CIRCULATED Memphis, Sept. for the recall, of Mayor Paine and his four associate city commissioners were placed in circulation today. The petitions negligence- in the conduct of various municipal' departments. 'Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Pare- jroric, Drops and SootMnpr Syrups. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other narcotic substance.

For more than thirty years it has been in constant ttsc for tho relief of Constipation. Flatulency, Wind Colic and Diarrhoea; allaying Fevprishncss arising therefrom, and bv regulating the Stomach and Bowels, aids the assimilation of Food; giving healthy and natural sleep. Tho Children's Comfort--The Mother's Friend, Bears the Signature of Austin College 1920 A of liberal for young.men- and women. Banted Class' A plus by the State Department of Education the Association Colleges. Fifteen units required fpr.

Offers the development of well- rounded Christian citizens, the greatest-asset of the state. Standard courses leading to B. degrees. Special preparation'for the law, medicare, engineering, teaching, the ministry, general, business. For catalogue and further'information address The Eegistrar, AUSTM COLEEGE, Sherman, Tex.

ALLEN ACADEMY Military: BRYAN, TEXAS J. H. and K. O. Allen, Principals: Major W.

G. tUartin, Head Master; Lieutenant C. Pw Miller, U. Commandant. 81 years under the same management.

31 years of growth' and succ-sss. 21 years'experience in training boys. Accredited, by all affiliating' Write for new catalogue'. BUSINESS COLLEGE A. Rutland, Prcaident.Dallax, Texas.

The METROPOLITAN has been in successful operation 33 vears--it stands FIRST in Texas as a THOROUGH and RELIABLE Commercial School. Do not experiment---it always p'ays to attend a school of- ESTABLISHED standing and merit The METROPOLITAN reputation is a GUARANTEE of Write for catalogue. St. Edward's College High School. Commercial.

Short Engineering: and Agricultural Courses. "THE SCHOOL THAT EDUCATES" 'Write Registrar for Catalogue, Box 97-DC, Austin, Tear. 4 BUSINESS CAREER? You can obtain special preparation In book- accountancy Gregg shorthand In our Qchool under the supervision teacheia. Educational and moral- requirements for entrance. Graduates placed Into positions at attractive salaries.

Tuition by the month or term. COLLEGE OF bCSIXKSS TRAINING. Main St. (Opposite the City 1 Hmll). Thone M-3S8S.

DALLAS. TEXAS. BE AN OPERATOR OF i A LINOTYPE, INTERTYPE OR MONOTYPE MACHINE Good pay, pleasant work for men aad women. -is, saort and least- expensive schooling you can obtain. (Typewriter operators excel at once.) Address Typesetting Georgia-Alabama Business College, Macon, for full information about- American and Southwestern Newspaper Publishers' Typesetting Scho'ol.

Fall Term TJnter NOW at tho beginning our new- term. Tou can quickly qualify In Bookkeeping, Shorthand or. Typewriting, then walk right Into a good position here.in'Fort "Worth, the fastest growing city in America. Take any course we leach; It not satisfied on completion, 'your money "you to be the judge. Every National Bank in Worth represented on our board.

Write 2r call at oncu. (Also teac.l by mail.) BRAXTLEY-DRACGHOX BUSINESS COLLEGE. "Acorcditecl." Tort Worth. Tex. Never a to relieve your baby with a remedy that you would use for yourself.

Too Fat? Do not fay to become slender by drastic doses of thyroid or'salts. Reduce weight and wuttlme; also hipttdoubta chm.etc.by thesafe, reliable Korein system. The i thispicturegivesyouari ideahowshelooKedand felt. By taking and following easy directions of Korein system she reduced from clumsy features to graceful proportions. Now she is agile, mentally alert and in better health.

Why Jl you? Kehable anti-fat self-treatment. Become Slender and Stay So Many, both sexes, report they have reduced No starving; no exhausting. exercises. Btcome fxquisitelv slender and remain so. method, endorsed by physicians.

Legions of testimonials. $100 GUARANTEE or money refund. Buy Korein (pronounced koreen) at Show fat friends this ADVERTISEMENT. It is a usark of distinction to use imported Pompeian Olive Oil 9 Get rid of ROACHES, use $1000.00 GUARANTEED ROACH KILLER Ants Get rid ANTS, uio $1000.00 2Sir GUARANTEED ANT-BANE. AT ALL Chicago Insecticide Laboratory DEALERS 40th and Calumet CMcaf TflK (JA1.VKSTON DAILY 75 CEXTS A MONTH.

FOR JETTY COJXSTIU-CTION --U. Ji. office. Custom Mvusc, Orleans, propon.ils will bn received here until n. m.

Sept. 16, 1K30, and then opened, fcr extending the thn mouth ol tho Southwest Puss ot tho Mississippi Klver..

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