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The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-12-18
W. A. M Notes

The Women Homo Mission
Society will meet ct the parsonage
on Tuesday. Dec. 22nd ri 3
o'clock
\ Good business meeting was
held on last meeting day Re
ports were given from all the of
GERS. We were Glad TO welcome
Mrs. Baugh, Mrs. kimbro, Mrs.
Downing, Mrs. pavro and Mrs.
j. T. May on our hist We have
place for all good women who
wish to help Us.
Following is tho program for
next meeting.
Topic Our children
Leader Mrs. Campbell.
Selection from December Home.
Ms. Craig.
"Unawares. Miss May Nor
ton
Any one who hal d.sLe, 70. the.
hall on Thanksgiving and have.
not yet been able 60 gsr them
back, call at Rankin, store and
ask for them
The following IS thc the report
Of the first vice president:
4 motion was made and Carried
that we nave "a thanksgiving
Inner and bazaar, The proceeds
20 settle "a small debt and to u.|
lsed for any other purpose wc saw
&c. We cleared over 5000 0g 4
lm soliciting committee. Mr.. .
arierand Craig felt very grateful .
% the people of Lubbock Jn pee. .
pond.ug SO literally 10 thc dinner.
nd hazar there being quite %
lumber of people from % distance
Vino contributed.
NH.4..Hf..
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-12-18

D Hafe ID splendid paying Tele-
phone system H fr.t class con
clifton located boz thrifty little
cts of i1tl population BOB south
eastern lows. for sale or ulli trade
for good aad located close o.
Lub5ors Ioyas reason for l.s.
posing uI 900. prop .rtF mF time
is 0ccupleI Dob other lines oI bn,l-
ness. For alr Information le-
sired. apply to p % kinsInger.
Salem. lows lt-lt
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-12-18
State School Lands

able to the respective purchaser
and settler of land as "a vast guam.
tity OF public domain will go on
the marko, At various periods
after the holidays The wide.
spread interest M public lands IN
Texas continues to develope. The
Land Commissioner has no Difficult.
ty whatever in disposing of the
tracts that come on the market
from time to time. The only
difficulty attending the sale is the
enormous number of applications.
Sometimes thc land office here
looks like a department store on
bargain day
Lands indicated by descriptions
will come on the market by rea-
Sou Of the cancellation OF leases
for nou-paymcnt of the annual
rental and The expiration of 9th
ers.
It's the better policy, it is said, .
for progressive buyer, 90 make .
personal investigations of the I.
lands offered before the appIca-
ton is filed. Th., will preclude
the possibility of disappointment
10 the quality of land chat may be
secured The band office has no
definite description of soil or aip.
liability of any tract of land to,a
special purpose /.
One may bly NOT tocXcccl
eight sections .u the counties Of
Brewster. Crockett Edwards, FL
Paso. jeff DAVIS. Kinney, Pecos,
Preside. sutton. Terrell and Val
Verde The counties boz which one
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-12-18

" T.. Haye.. of Aust >tur
Bank Examiner here tJdu
looking over the books of CO.
Lubbock STATE Bans
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-12-18

Melvin Richarls ha. been quite
sick this week. bu improving
in health 10 this wr..
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
DELAWARE AT DENVER.

IT HE question before the Democrats seems to
n be "What shall become of the Delaware dele
gates at Denver if it be seen that Judge George
Gray, OF Delaware has no chance OF the nomina-
ton for president? 1t is assured that the Della
ware delegates TO be chosen at the Dover conveu-
ton will be instructed for Judge Gray. If there
has been any real Bryan opposition OF import
ance--that is a sentiment that the Delaware
delegation should support Mr. Bryan in prefer
ence to Judge Gray-that sentiment has sub
sided Only lingering echoes Of it are heard in
Kent county, and we do not believe that even
these echoes will be heard at the Dover conven-
ton. In fact, the report is that Mr. William
Salisbury, should he be chosen a national dele
gate, would be willing to abide by Gray instruc-
tions.
This is the situation as it is reviewed in New
Castle county OF course New Castle county
often is incorrectly informed about affairs in Sus-
sex county But the presumption here IS, and
the Gray leaders are well satisfied, that the con-
vention wifi approve Judge Gray Overwhelmingly
and will stand by him so long as there is the re-
hottest prospect of his nomination Altogether
it looks as if the Delaware jurist will have vote
in the convention-even should he fall short OF
the nomination--large enough to be a credit to
him and to the State
What the Delaware delegates will do should
the judge be out of it. is problem They will
probably oppose Mr.. Bryan. Nearly all the
strength of Mr.. Bryan in this State has been IN
the frank and file" The leaders are against him.
And as the leaders usually chosen national
delegates, it is unlikely that, if left to their own
opinions, they S'ill support Mr.. Bryan at any
stage of the play in the convention, so long as
there is a chance Of defeating the Nebraskan
chief
Some Democrats, among them a JOURNAL
reader whose letter we printed the other day.
declare that the Republican papers have been
booming Judge Cray. The Republican papers of
the State have said kind words of the judge. In
this matter they have regarded him as distin-
gushed Delawarean, and Republicans who have
spoken of the Judge, have done so either through
personal regard or because of State pride.
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
NEAR PLUTocRAcY.

W E REGRET to notice among our Demo emo
w cratic brethren a tendency towards plu-
tocracy In fact the supporters OF Mr.. Bryan IN
this city declare that the heavy hand OF the piu-
tocrat has been laid upon them
The first murmur of putocracy IN the local
Democratic circles was on the eve Of the Bryan
dinner in this city, when the Nebraskan was so
well and Hospitality entertained by the league
The price of the dinner however, was increased
from one dollar, the standard of Bryan dinners TO
one dollar and one-half the plate
When this advance price was observed there
were faint murmurs of plutocracy, but the league
in a sensible manner declared that everything
was so Highland it was the truth-that the price
OF the dinner had to be advanced.
1t is true that some prominent Gray Demo
Gratis stayed away from the dinner but whether
this was owing to the advance of fifty cents and
the fear that they might be considered putoorats,
was not stated. Anyway there was, and there
should have been, no proper or just criticism OF
putocracy because of the fifty cents advance.
Now it appears that some one has declared that
If any man, especially a Bryan man. wants to
contest as a delegate to the State convention, he
must forfeit and pay to committee or confer
ence, the legal sum of fifteen dollars.
Whew
Imagine a Bryan man, or any other man,
planldng up, without grumbling, fifteen dollars in
these times for the privilege OF running dele
gate. In the event that Bryan man should be-
come candidate he would be expected to come
up with fifteen silver dollars, and the additional
expense of hiring team to haul the dollars
would be dscouraging.
We wonder why fifteen dollars was the sum
agreed upon7 Twenty-three dollars should have
been the required amount, for that would surely
have put out all candidates.
Not only is this fifteen dollar business in evil
dence, but rumors are circulating that the
penses of the delegates to Denver will be heavy.
A few days ago it was reported that the expense
would be about $500 each delegate-and each
delegate pays his own way-but we understand
the Handy-Ford combines press bureau decllres
that $500 a national delegate is nearer the mark
This sum is a serious problem even for a lawyer
who wants to so as a delegate-unless the lawyer
has recently been receiver of broken bank-and
Delaware banks do not break.
But whether 5000 or 5000 is the nearer correct
amount, 1t is evident that the Delaware Democ-
racy has been tossed into a swirl of plutocracv.
and the bung is in tight, at the usual Democratic
barrel
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
Personal and Pertinent

During the week certain members of the been
paying oyernuch attention sampling the local whisky
pulpit 70 administer gentle reproof "An tell ye.
all. yere the way 10 Perdeeon!" he cried. At that
moment hy settled the Bible before him. raised
his fist "lere gaen' tae hell" he shouted. AN yen
au get there Just as-sae / ding tho
life out O. this neel" His fist crashed down
tered the Words then he looked the result his
handworlx Missed" he calculated. "Ahl weel maybe
theres chance Tor some o ye yetl"-Belman.
landlord in Highlands OF Scotland had "crofter
tenant who pac him 10 shilings year for the
came to the landlord and said that he able
pay more than shillings a year, crops had been
poor. The landlord agreed to this.
Al the end OF the third year the enent appeared
fore the landlord again and complained things were
going so poorly with him that he able to pay
any rent The landlord agreed TO let him remain
Iree At the end OF the fourth the tenant
appea ed before the landlord and said:
Colonel II you don't build me barn I'll have to
move" Philadelphia Ledger.
At the cabin of Tennessee settler where stopned
over night says traveller they told Of widow iv-
iug three mics away who, finding that the body of her
husband had been petred after lying the ground for
nVe o. SIX years, had sold Il Snowman for $50 in
cash The people at all sentimental but hev
didn't look upon the transaction as Just right
Next day az Journeyed along stopped at the house
learned where had stayed over night she asked:
DID they tel you about my dead husband turning 70
stonog"
yes"
And about my selling him to a shows
ard they don't think it was rightg"
oh. they DIDN'T say much"
But know what they have said TO others ana how.
tcy feel about e. Mebbe It wasn't Jest the right thing
70 40. but III tell what's my mind II / kin get
an oner from rich man III marry again. the FIRST
thhs a'tsf that I'll buy Jims body use il for
Kansas City independent
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
CITY OWES MONEY
TO GOVERNMENT

Through Mayor Horace Wilson. United
States Engineer FlagIer in charge Of the
Wilmington district. has called City coun-
ellis attention TO the amount owed by the
city for the Improvement OF Wilmington
harbor, according to an act passed by the
Legislature in 1901. The act provides that
Wilmington must appropriate ten per
cent. Of the amount expended by the gov
ernment in improving the harbor. Since
the passage OF the law. the government
has expended slOe.s7s.45 in this direction,
which makes the city's share amount to
tlO.96795.
The communication to Council last night
stated that the city has so far approprl-
ated s44oo.54. leaving a balance OF ss,567.41,
which amount he requests be Incorporated
In the budget now being prepared BY
Council for the next fiscal year. so that
the money can be paid over at an early
date 70 be used to improve Wilmington
harbor.
The matter was referred to the finance
committee.
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
Notes and Comments

Demonstration Of unemployed in Chicago and the whole
wertern farm country groaning for labor What's the
matter with people who would in a
ed city than live the fat Of the land where the grass
is really green?
The orchards beginning TO show pink and white
blossoms fragrant and fun Of promise Sooner be a
pluck with this to look than TO good money"
for short while where the grease smells skies
and coal makes gasp.
Thumbs down for "Coppers' who fail TO cop" Good
job that in Philadelphia Hope Influence" will
be a factor in amelioratng the punishment.
Owing the increase in the visible supply jamaica
ginger and other hot sufs green fruit resultant epi
dauic is hardly possible this season
Safe wager that the streets Of Wilmington
exhibition example Of cleanliness. They
semble. much nearer the unfortunate acts as
first assistant to a demonsrator engaged in fighting
evil influences
Il is not sign of good times when pawnbrokers pros
per beyond the usual.
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
MONEY SENT FROM COUNTRY.

HE outpouring to their former homes of for
- eigners who come to America as birds of
passage, and not with the idea of permanent resi-
dence' IS attracting the attention Of the New
fork Legislature which proposes an inquiry Of
immigration statistics
The Legislature intends to investigate the
aliens and their exported savings In support Of
the measure to collect information about immi-
grants, 1t IS stated that this class of immigrants
sent to foreign shores last year, something like
S3oo,ooo,ooo in money or claims for money. And
IT IS added that the large number of aliens who
recently left this country for their former homes
carried with them $2oo,ooo,ooo. All of which is
serious drain upon the wealth Of this country.
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
Easier Gift
For Baby

Such as a pair of Shoes in
tan, light blue, pink, white or
black, at SOC a pair, with stock
ings to match.
A Long Dress for the infant
at SOC, 75c, 85c, $1.O0 and up
wards.
A Short Dress for baby in
fine nainsook and lawn in
high and low neck and short
sleeves at all prices.
For children from 2 years
up to 8 years, in long and
French Waist Dresses, at 81,
S1.25, $1.50 and upwards.
The short and long waist
Skirts at SOC, 75c, Soc, $1.00,
$1.25, $1.35 and $3.50.
Flannel Skirts in all prices.
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
PEOPLES SETTLEMENT.

M ITH the new enthusiasm for better Viii
mington comes the Peoples Settlement
with its building project This matter has been
under consideration for some time, and a site for
the purpose has been donated by one of Whining
tons public spirited women. The situation at
the corner of Eighth and Kirkwood streets is
most desirable one. Now follows the question of
raising sufficient funds to carry forward the con-
structon of a building which should be in every
way suitable for the work of a modern settle
ment
This building, when completed. will afford
privileges Of gymnasium, library, game rooms.
free disepnsary, play garden and so forth, to all
members Of fanatics in its neighborhood imme-
diate and remote, thus doing valuable work for
the city Such movement is a most worthy one
and deserves the support Of our citizens. We are
glad to see active plans on foot to do something
worth while
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
THE RAILROAD RATE PL ANK.

He clause in the plank of the Republican
State platform concerning freight rates in
delaware to which we referred yesterday reads
We demand reasonable railroad rates for ali
Shippers at all points in Delaware"
ltk JOURNAL stated that it read for "all
shippers to all points in Delaware" and added
that the convention probably meant Just what it
did mean, as the word AT covers the matter We
were IN error in reading the little word
Evening journal., 1908-04-10

Bridgeport, Conn, is having trouble with its
public service corporations. The city has a COM
mission of inquiry, an aldermanc committee on
street railway troubles, while the Business Mems
Association and the Board of Trade likewise have
committees to consider public service corporation
matters. But they do not seem to accomplish
results, and it is now proposed to have the Leg
islature appoint public service commission, with
power to act.
Evening journal., 1908-04-10

One Of the newest songs and one
which has made a hit In "His Honor
the Mayor" is Il Wish I Could Find
the Man Who Wrote the Merry Widow
Waltz" sung and danced by Harry
Kelly and Madelyn Marshall. It is a
clever satire on the beautiful haunt
ing waltz song Of THE Merry Widow
"His Honor. the Mayor" returns to the
Grand Opera House. Monday evening,
April 18th, with the same cast. pro-
duction and Pony Ballet that was seen
here in February last
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
OBJECT TO MUSIC
ON MARKET ST.

A petition signed by Market street mer-
chants, was presented in City Council last
night, calling attention Of the alleged
music nuisance maintained by the NOV.
ing picture theatres in that thoroughtare
The petitioners requested that the play
ing Of these musical devices be stopped
prior to o'clock D. m, and that such
provision be Incorporated in the ordinance
which Council is now considering concern
ing moving picture amusement places. The
petition was referred to the law commit
tee
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
THEATRICAL

This evening win be amateur night
at the Lyceum Theatre and will be the
last Of the season. Cash prizes will be
offered and the audience will award
them. Manager Vail is a native Of
Boston and he has invited the Boston
National League Club to be his guests
at the theatre and they win be pres
ent
Evening journal., 1908-04-10

The patrons Of high-class vaudeville
here have an entertaining program at
the Garrick this week. With Frederick
Bowers and Company in the musical
comedy, "ColleRe Life" the japanese
novelty. THE Geisha Girl" and Grant
Gardner and Minnie stoddard in their
Vaudeville Frivolities' one is assured
OF a good two and a half hours Of en-
joyment.
Evening journal., 1908-04-10

ever composed by an American writer
Regular price soc copy our Special"
Saturday price 1sc. New music daily.
Prices lowest. Brown q Edwards.
Music Pub, 200 W. Seventh ST.
Evening journal., 1908-04-10

We judge by his interview that any good, sub
stantial Republican would suit Congressman
Burton as the party's candidate for president
And there are many Republicans of the same
opinion
Evening journal., 1908-04-10

In a.speeialz massage to the New York Legis-
lature, Governor Hughes suggests that a COM
mission be appointed to Investigate Wall street
This should eliminate the governor as a "Wall
street" candidate for president
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
Great Easter Sons.

"The Wondrous Dawn" sacred song
by VIII NJ s. Brown is acknowledged
by all 70 be the greatest Easter song
Evening journal., 1908-04-10

The price Of beef is increasing there are
rumors that ice will be advanced and other ne
cessities may soar The trusts evidently do not
recognize hard times" Everything is to be kept
high, except wages.
Evening journal., 1908-04-10

some candle sticks. All different 1
shades to go with them.
Shad Boards-Just the thing for
that Planked Shad Dinner" at
home. Some are nickle bound.
75c to $500
Refrigerators-Rather ahead Of
Evening journal., 1908-04-10

S. H. Stats.
New Hosiery
Our new Spring and Summer Hos
iery is here in a great variety Of
weights and grades-an even larger as
sortment and stock than we have car
ried in previous years.
Tan is much in evidence, and we
have laid in a good supply 10 match the
shoes. Also a full line of sizes in a
complete range Of prices in light and
medium weights in black.
FOR WOMEN.
"onyx" Black Cotton Hose. all black.
and black with white soles or all white
feet.
In very light weight Hose we have
the Gauze Cotton and Gauze Lisle.
Plain Lisle Thread and Silk Lisle
Hose. Also many beautiful lace ef-
fects and silk embroidered
Tan Hose, ~ 1-2c, 25c, S5c, g pairs
for $1,000 and SOC a pair. Gauze. Cot
ton, Gauze Lisle, silk Lisle, lace effects
and SILK Embroidered.
Extra Size Hose.
FOR CHILDREN.
School Hose for Boys and Girls at
- 1-2c, 15c and Csc. All are extremely
good values, with reinforced knees,
double heels and toes. which insure
great strength and wearing quality.
Special at 15o--A girls light weight
fine Cotton Ribbed Hose, sizes to
1-2 inclusive
Misses Silk Lisle Hose-Black. white.
tan colored, red pink and blue-all
sizes, 25c.
FOR MEN.
"ony~" Black Cotton Half Hose, ali
black or with white soles or feet.
Black Lisle Thread Half Hose, 2Sc
and S5c 6 pairs for s100)
Tan Colored and Fancy Half Hose.
4O5 Market ST. 4O4 ShipIey ST.
Evening journal., 1908-04-10

Among the characters presented in
"The Man Of the Hour" which comes
to the Grand Opera House Saturday
afternoon and evening, April IS, is
Richard Horrigan, impersonated by
Joseph lie Brasse. Horrigan is the
political boss" Of his city, and lie
Brasse is said TO be absolutely faithful
to the tyne he represents. Orrin
johnson appears as mayor. Mr.. john
son was leading man with the late
Richard Mansfield, and played leading
roles with Maude Adams, Annie Rus
sell. and Blanche Walsh.
A polished, delightful man Of the
world is Walter Damrosch, leader Of
the New York Symphony Orchestra,
which with Nine. Lillian Nordica is to
be heard here at the Grand Opera
House on Friday evening, April "a. He
is a disciplinarian, however. and therein
lies the secret Of his remarkable sue
cess with his orchestra Damrosch's
men all swear by him, for he is frank
to commend their ability as well as to
criticise their faults. His rehearsals
are strenuous affairs. The result is
the orchestra works as one man. The
forthcoming engagement is one of i'm
pOrtance
Evening journal., 1908-04-10

hs newspaper is on sale regularly at every newsstan'
IN Wilmington and the principal towns IN the state o.
Delawar also at Broad Street Station and IWen'y'
urth and Chestnut Street Station, Phiadelphas Ia
Evening journal., 1908-04-10

THE EVENING JOURNAL uses the United Press News
Service, received in its editorial rooms over 'po0'a
wire,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-02
Prompt Action Taken.

Jackson, Miss, Oct. 1.-The United
States government has taken prompt
action in the Fitzgerald murder, send
ing three of the ablest detectives in
the service to the scene within less
than twenty-four hours after the in
spector was shot, and they are al
ready on the hunt for w A. Sorsby
They have furnished the Associated
Press the following description of
Sorsby and ask that the widest pub
Lefty be given it so that agents of the
government everywhere may be "a
the lookout for the fugitive
wv A. Sorsby, Clinton, Miss; aged
% height feet 1 ID inches weight
abotu $50 pounds; hair sandy brown
short, rather thin on top and worn
pompadour scant beard and smooth
shaven: blue eyes; round, fat face !;
high forehead; small flat nose; wears
No Z shoe: wore light gray suit when
last seen; dresses neatly; talk rapid
ly; walks erect and is rather hand
some"
Governor Noel authorizes reward
of 5000 for Sorsby and it is supposed
the governor will offer a still larger
one.
The detectives here, Ralph Smith,
W. B. Ashton and c. b. Leonard state
that the government will leave no
stone unturned, and though it may take
some time, they will eventually get
him.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-10-02
Short of 600 .

Palysar ssrs on BY BROTHER
ents are
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J. w. BATS
REAL ESTATE AGENT

Office In Taliaferro Building. Op
posite Court House Phone 81
Have in office the ouly set Of Absuac,
Books Of Brazos COUNTY Land Titles
One and one-half lots and six-room
house, located two blocks from Main
street: corner lot. brick cistern and
stable. S105000
One quarter block of found and
rev five-room house in good neigh
borhood on east side of town. Price
100000 Terms, one-fourth cash, and
balance in one, two and three years,
with s per cent interest. ]. w. Bats
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Brvan Texas. Franklin, Tex
HUBS SON. & WILSON
Attorneys-at-Law
Bryan and Franklin, Texas
win practice in county, state and fed
eral courts. Special attention to
business in Brazos and Rob
inson counties.
FOR SALE.
1876 acres of land In the Moses
Hughes survey, near Edge. Price
and terms reasonable.
Half ACRE of land with improve
ments, one block east Of my home.
so acres adjoining =. & NJ. Col
lege land on west side, near Provi-
dence church. Known as the George
Platter plase.
100 acres, including Double Sulphur
springs. on Nayasota river.
v. 8. HUDSON.