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Transactions Texas Academy of Science. 
Engineering and Mining Journal. 
Reference is here made to a report by Dr. Eugene A. Smith, State Geol- 
ogist of Aliahama, 'on the iSuliphur Deposits of Texas, from which several 
extracts are taken. The information given does not differ maiterially from 
that contained in his paper entitled “Notes on Native Sulphur in Texas.” 
((See iSmith, Eugene A., in this Record.) 
“These deposits have also been examined by Mr. John E. Roithwell, 
mining engirieer of Denver, Colo., also a careful .and competent expert. 
He tested the property by boring .and shafts, and proved a still larger 
quantity of sulphur ‘in sight’ than did Dr. iSmith, so that there can be little 
doubit as to this being a valua.hle deposit. These beds have easy access to 
tide water and the M.is'sissippi river, and consequently have low freights 
to many of the most important markets for this material. Their exploita- 
tion, therefore, offers the foundation of a prosperous industry.” 
Reference is also made to the deposits of Utah, Lower California, Louis- 
iana, and the West Indies. 
161. Everhart, Edgar. 
Contributions from the Chemical Laboratory, University of 
Texas, Bulletin Uo. 4, pp. 18. n. d. (1888?). 
'Contents:' .Petroleum of Texas; Kiaolin; Silver and Gold; Iron Ores; 
Ochres; Coal; Mineral Waters — ^^Chalybeate Water, Alum Water, Alkaline 
ISulphatic Waiter; Sulphur Water. 
“For many years it has been known that there were various localities 
in the State where an oily substance .exuded from the .ground. These 
places were generally denominated ‘tar springs.’ Mention is frequently 
made .of these springs in 'the various histories of Texas. .Ex-<Gov. Roberts, 
in his ‘Description of Texas,’ states 'that on the Gulf coast ifbt far from 
iSabine Pass so much of this tarry matter issues from the ground that 
during storms the water of the Gulf is frequently calmed by the floating 
oil. 
“The tar spring near San Augustine has long been known, and utilized 
to some extent for various purposes, principally as a lubricant. 
“Near Burnelt there are several places where this tarry substance issues 
Irorn the ground, forming at times considerable springs. One of these 
places is situated near the top of a high hill overlooking the town, while 
in the valley below, on the banks of a small creek, there are also several 
springs. 
“Near Palestine there are said to be strong indications of petroleum, 
.but nothing .deflnite regarding them has been heard here. 
“In the vicinity of Austin, near Walnut Creek, prospecting for oil is 
going on, probably with some hopes of sueoess. About one and a half 
miles north .of Austin .a gentleman, in sinking a well, at the depth of fifty 
feet struck water which is strongly impregnated with petroleum. The 
water is unfit for drinking purposes. A sample of the water was exam- 
ined in the laboratory, and an oil was found in small quantities which 
resembles ithe crude oil of Pennsylvania. These are probably only a small 
fraction of the number of places in the State where petroleum may be x 
found. * * * 
