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The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-09-04
CANYON

We have received our long
looked '.r rain and the farmers
are wearing pleasant smile
Mr. ". = Webb was called Ia
the bedside of ms daughter Boz Ok-
iauoma hast week.
Mrs Gu, Pyrou and children
returned Saturday from Dawson
county where Mr.. Pyrou ha,
been visiting her parents Her
mother accompanied her home
Mr. N b. BurtorI ha, return
cd with hi- family from Coleman
county. They val. make their
home with 90, and we are glad Ia
have them. Mr. Lauirum made
a trip tu PhIuyicv
Severn. 1f oar people have
been atteuiIGp the Hoicg,, meet
ug al Lubbock
Tie recent rain, wIII insure the
late feed and garden crop
Mr. Walter Anne, and his cous-
Ir M Harris. of Emma. were
Iu our ueighborhooi last week
Mr.. Arthur Crump of Coleman
count, is here VISITING his old
time fricuI. Roger \ Burges,.
Roger will accompany him home
fora short business trip 30 Cole.
man Eyes
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-09-04
Banner Local Option County

There are not a. many votes IN
Yuakum county as in many other
counties, but it probably deserves
the distinction OF being the banner
dry county in the state. 4 local
option election was held last sat.
urlay and the county went dry by
more than thirteen TO one. There
were q votes cast and forty of
them were for local option. There
wa, only one saloon Iu the county,
at Plains, the county seat, and
that voluntarily closed without
waiting for the resu t otthe cleo
ton 10 be officially promulgated
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-09-04

II seems that Lynn county has
had two men in the race for sheriff
and tax collector that is hard to
CHOOSE who will Toe next man to
hold this important office. In the
July primarv. the two candidates
Wells and Glass tied and the race
was run over last Tuesday week.
and Mr.. Wells received one vote
more than Mr.. Glass The two
men ran close together, and are
both good men and the friends OF
each did all that could be done TO
elect their choice. { ontest pro
ceed,nus we understand were IN
stituted, but after argument OF
attorney, ON both sides, We are m
formed that this question was
o,Iashed and Mr.. Wells stands the
nominee of the election. 1t Is to
bc hoped the matter will be drop
ned. "a, the agitation OF such
matters only tend to inject Ill
feeling, into the community and
sometimes results sorrowtully.
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-09-04
Material For New Railroad

Rouy, Texas, Aug "a. Some
of tine material for the laying OF
the track ou Tine E,mcado and
Gulf Railroad wa received ON
-sa rogd %, NgtauIey FRIDAY
The grade from Roby TO Me
Cuule, j., uuH completed and the
track nyIng % i- said, wlIl begin
at McCuuIey tomorrow and rushed
until the road is completed tC
Roby
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-09-04
Art Class.

Ms, Lyman. OF stanton, Texas,
Will open an art class 10 Lubbock
sept 10Th. She viii teach u
uainiiug. water c0lors snd oil,,
china painting. burnt wood. snd
clay moulding
The avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 190?-1909, 1908-09-04
Citation by Publication

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commanded that o., masking wp.lu
tion of thi, citation u some Hea-
paper published Don said county Once 90
week Tor eight consecutive Vcpkspr
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summon Mrs T. hrupnur Mrs T..
hempucr AdmN of Che estate %. N.
kcmprr decd thr unknown heir, of
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kcmpucr 1t deceased Defendant, ju
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Court. to bc holden 900 and lur the
aforc ,aldcOunty of lubnUrk 90 lhc
Court House thcrl'. BOO the town
lot Lubbock ON the 2ud day of
November 1905 then and there To-
answer petition of II 3. Reed
Plaintiff b.ed in said Court 600 the
nth day of August lpu, and uumbyr
ed on the docket of said Court against
the said Mrs T. kampuer MIS- T..
kcmpner admN. of the estate Ot II
kcmpner dec q the unknown heir, of
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
Student League Standing.
Casino Notes.

The schedule for this week of the
Casino league is as follows: Monday,
Diver VS. Lewis; Thursday, Stokes VS.
Stemm; Friday, Chappelle VS. Doyle.
There will be two games tonight
in the two man tourney, the Rus
SLAMS VS. Germans at 1880 o'clock and
the Mexicans VS. French at $3.50
o'clock
The state league team goes to Mer-
iden tomorrow night and as Hartford
and New Haven clash in the latter
city the triple tie for first place will
be broken.
Howard Neal who has been one OF
the mainstays of the local team Of the
state league squad, leaves to-day for
Ilion, N. Y. where he has accepted a
position with large manufacturing
concern. His removal from this city
is a big loss to the local team, and
he carries with him the best wishes
of every bowler in the city and state.
The arrangements are all complet-
ed for the big inter-city match be-
tween Torrington and Waterbury, the
first half of which will be rolled here
on Thursday afternoon and evening
of this week. The individual event
best out of Z games will start at 4
O'Clock, the two man confess at j
O'Clock and after an intermission the
three man event will go on at
o'clock to be Immediately followed by
the five men teams.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
PLUNGED In GRIEF.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 16.-Plunged
in gloom most deep, the remnant or
the Pittsburg team left for the south
west to take up it's spring training
tour Wagner was not with them,
and what was still worse, the club
owners received positive information
in writing from Wagner just before
the train moved that under no con-
ditions would he be with them this
coming season.
This great ball player, who is riv-
aled only by 'Lajoie in the two major
leagues. wrote a pitiful letter of
farewell to Barney Dreyfuss, and
there were tears running down the
cheeks of the owner of the Pittsburg
team as he read as follows from
Wagner:
Il will not be with your team this
season, but wish you a pennant win
ner, and will always be plugging for
the boys to win. 1t is certainly hard
for me to lay aside the uniform
which | have been wearing since
1897, but every dog has his day,
and the sport has become too strenu-
Gus for me-"
Wagner then goes on to thank the
Pittsburg team and fans for their
loyal support, and says that he is
glad he stuck by the team in times
of war, though he says he was Of
fered twice the salary to join the
American league.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
Wooster Notes,

The most interesting roll, off ever
held in the city was rolled at The
Wooster alleys Saturday night. So
even was the bowling that at the be-
ginning of the third string nine of
the ten men all had chance to win
and when the smoke had finally
cleared away Mcfarland and Itsch-
ner were tied for first place WITH a
total of $50. On the roll off II de-
eide the winner Mcfarland hit the
pins for 1S5 while the best Itschner
could pile up was 167. Third money
went to Middleton. Doyle, Neal Ma
loney, Kilburn, Beardsley, Smith and
Palmer also ran.
Saunders won the duck pin prize
Saturday with score of 297.
Two records were broken last week
in the Wooster duck pin tourney. The
team total Of S34 made by the Ode
Fellows was broken by the Bantams
who put up SIS and the team single
of 304 held by the owls was broken
by the Lemons, who rolled 500.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
GREAT RACE FOR MEELICK.
Wins $4,000 Derby at New Orleans In
Last jump.

New Orleans. March 16.-Sam c. Hill
dreth's game three-year-old colt Nee
lick by one mighty leap won the Cres-
cent City Derby here, established a
new track record and stamped him
self as one Of the greatest horses Of
his age now sporting silks. Chapultei
pee, believed for months TO have the
race at his mercy, was second. a scant
half length back. His stable mate,
Angelus, was third, two lengths back.
while Pinkola, the only other starter,
finished close TO Angelus.
Although it was beautiful fight
between Meelick and Chapultepec, the
former well deserved his victory. The
real struggle came in the stretch. when
little Eddie Dugsn let down on Nee
lick, and the great colt responded no
bly,. passing Chapultepec easily and
flashing under the wire with some
thing in reserve. Chapultepec took the
lead early in the race, but Dugan was
satisfied to lay close to the pacemaker.
Mcdaniel kept the Burlew & O'Neill
horse in front TO the mile post. Then
Dugsn called on Meelick. and he i'm
mediately began to move up on the
leader. Mcdaniel did not seem wor-
ried Entering the stretch, Dugan
drew his whip, and Meeliek pulled up
on even terms with Chapultepec From
then on the Hildreth colt was never
headed.
Z. Dugan won three races and fn-
ished third in another.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
WASTE OF SLANG.
Britisher Couldn't Understand What
Comedian Meant by "off His Nut"

Comeoian meant by UT his NUT,
If there are any good stories left in
Australia 1t is an oversight on the
part of Mr. Andrew Mack, the come
dian. Apparently he cornered the
market, for ever since he arrived in
London he has been dispelling the
gloom by recounting good stories with
out number which he brought half
way around the world.
In every club and hotel he was well
coined like a ray of sunshine. How
ever, in the Savage club the other day
he met his match, says London cor
respondent OF the New York Herald.
He was chatting with an Englishman,
lieutenant of the guards, who is of
the typical kind-tall, yellow mustach-
ed, nonocled and with watery blue
eyes.
The conversation was about the
Thaw trial in New York. Mr.. Mack
made use of slang expression very
common In America in referring to
Thaw and said, II always thought he
was of his
81 beg your pardon" interrupted the
lieutenant.
II say" repeated Mr.. Mack, II think
he's of his nut"
do you, really?' The lieutenant
carefully readjusted his eyeglass. Il
beg your pardon, Tin sure. but do you
mind telling me what 1t is you think 2"
AS | just said--he's of his nut"
Fancy that, now. Astounding. 1t is.
I assure you" The lieutenant picked
up his glass, studied 1t carefully, set it
down again and then, leaning across
the table. continued in a most apollo
getic tone Of voice:
"My dear chap, would it be asking
too much II you were to tell me what
you are-er-trying to tell me-now,
would it,
Mr.. Mack's patience was oozing away.
He tapped his forehead as he said:
"why, don't you understand? of his
nut means he's wrong up here"
How very interesting! I'm quite
sure comprehend-quite positive, I
might say. What you really mean is
that he's what we might call just a
wee bit balmy."
Yes. | guess that's what | mean,
whatever that means"
The lleutenant's face had frightened.
but suddenly it relapsed into look Of
deep thought. He cooked his head TO
one side so as to peer into his glass Of
whisky and soda with one eye. After
full minute be looked up with a hope
less expression. 49,
I'm very sorry" he said. very sor-
~. l assure you. my dear fellow. but
would you now be so kind-would you
please tell me what the deuce nut has
to do with insanityT'
Sufficient to add he does not know
yet.
Never again. said Mr.. Mack, will
I use slang in talking to English
men. 1t is a foreign language to them,
and they play no one night stands on
the language route"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
No More Baseball For Wagner.

Pittsburg. March 16.-The Pittsburg
team left here for West Baden. Ind,
amid great gloom. Two hours before
the team started letter was received
from Hans Wagner. who took formal
farewell Of the team for one year at
least. thereby killing the last hope
that the great infelder would get into
the game this season. IL is even in
timated in the letter that Wagner may
never again return to the game, as he
says. "It Il certainly hard for me to
Jay aside the uniform which / have
been wearing since 1897. hut every
dog has bis day, ard the sport has be-
come too strenuous for me"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
THE DIAMOND
THE BIG WAD
FOR TY COBB
Outlaw Team Offers Him Princely
Salary-They Are Weeping in
Pittsburg.

Washington March 15.-Presi-
dent A. w. Lawson of the Union
Baseball league was in conference
yesterday with President Hart of the
local Union league club, and as re-
suit, Mr. Lawson said. Mr. Hart has
wired Tyrus Cobb of the American
league an offer Of the largest salary
ever paid to ball player to play
with the Washington Union league
club.
Mr. Lawson said yesterday that
President Schlicter of the Philadel-
phia Union league club has made
Hans Wagner of the National league
an offer of $4,000 to play with the
Philadelphia Union league club this
season. .....
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
Er..k In Vases.

Society's latest fad in London Is the
possession Of vases with real live frogs
clinging to the exterior as ornaments.
For this purpose a species OF the green
tree frog is used. Thousands Of them
are sent to England every year to be
kept as pets. They have sucker feet
and placed on a vase Of rounded shape
viii continue to walk around and
around until they are tired and then
rest. They never desert the positions
to which they are assigned. and in con
sequence the fad has taken a strong
hold in LONDON.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
Burn. Se.dy to Nee. Roche.

Dublin. March ie.-Tommy Burns.
the American pugi.ist. arrived here
for his Sight tomorrow. when be viii
defend Tie ullc " heavyweight CHAM
pion O. the world against Iem Roche,
the Irish champion. Burns il still
suffering from 81 infsmei eye the re-
silt Of ~ accident . few dsys $50.
the ortcs-1a Of vbich az ore tine
thresfeasl 10 D. serious. but be has
defn.tc.r decided 70 20 @ win the
come. IS OH -gise be = ia tc.tsr
coma ion ta=1 he lass er@F aeea, a.
ca-d.n E TO h.s own ststa nsAt and that
of his trainers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
National Polo League Standing.
s-.ilnn Of I.r.n.,. shirs.

Washing on. ,fsreh 1.-the Jsps-
ncse enlhassv here : without advices
from the bone government regarding
the repSr;eii sailing frsn Formosa CT
the First Iz1aurse t.a~a. Squadron On
secvt service. White Taron Takahssa.
the Jap1aess azaaassaa5r. ais-c.aiMed
any knowlel4- coaeprnirg TIE repors-
ed naval movement be tnli ated thsf
no political sieu 5esuee attaches 70
the present movement q the ships.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
sos. &c Travel on Sc. so..sn.

A submarine has been built q
sponge fishing b. company at Bic
Ia, fVtifeI seaport Of Tunis. in A
ries. When sunk Il can travel on
s'-t 81 = heel along the bottom % -
sec. heiav worked by two subnaFi-
oars fTs-E fbe inside. II colIec
spoBges b. means % a mechanical gril
per ana has electrical sesrehlights
telephone and a speaking tube b.
which il can communicate with . boa
OF the surface The submarine ha
already been down to q depth Of 80
feet
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
Potato Trust the Latest.

Riverhead. y. Y. March 16.-Severa
hundred representative farmers frOn
Suffolk county met here and discusse
the potato from The Hill 10 the tah's
arriving at the conclusion that the
could make more ont Of raising thu
article Of food II they got together at
formed al association for handling IL
entire output
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
WONDERFUL new PINK
Flower of Great Beauty Pro-
duced by Woman Florist.
FIVE YEARS SPENT AT TASK.

Fragrant Blossom Combines All Fine
Qualities Of Prosperity and Lawson
Specimens-Beals Hybrid Possesses
Much Desired Long, Stiff Stem and
Firm, Expansive Flower.
After five years Of almost continuous
experimenting and study in the n.y.
bridization of plants Mrs. Edward B.
Beals of Eastern avenue, Springfield,
Mass, recently succeeded in reproduc
Ing a pink from the Prosperity and
Lawson flowers which promises to
bring her the distinction of being the
discoverer of tho finest pink in the
world.
The new flower combines all the rare
qualities Of both its progenitors.
Mrs. Beals, who, with her husband,
has for years been interested in the
work of naturalization and who is fol-
lower of the writings and work of Lu-
Their Burbank, FIVE years ago began ex-
perimenting with different species Of
pinks that had a superior reputation
with the purpose Of rearing a flower
that might take place in the world Of
Horticulture as perfect blossom.
The much discussed Lawson pink is
known as profuse and early bloomer,
but 1t has always been recognized by
florists as lacking the desirable long
stem. Moreover the calyxes Of the
blossoms are often liable to burst
On the other hand. while the Pros
perity, one of the noted pinks of today.
has an extra long stem, ii blossoms late
In the season and lacks the stiffness of
stem which the shorter stemmed Law
son possesses.
Beals hit upon the idea of rearing a
hybrid flower by using the Prosperity
pink as the sire and the Lawson as the
seed particle.
For three years after she had first
begun these experiments the flowers
produced seemed TO possess few mark
ed points Of superiority over its par
ents. and last year the experimenter
was on the point Of disseminating her
work with these two blossoms and try
ing others when one day she found
among her blooms a wonderful pink
that seemed to conform in all points to
the one which she was seeking to pro-
duce.
Carefully she watched this flower
and soon found that the stem was both
long and stiff. the blossom firm, the
calyx full and unbroken and the color
perfect In hue. while the flower had all
the expansiveness and fragrance OF the
high class parent
Today the new pink is sensation
among all the florists in New Eng
land. Ii conforms in all respects to q
perfect pink. No other similar flower
possesses the stiffness and fragrance
which the latest Beals hybrid pos
sesses.
The lighthouses where Mr.. and Mrs.
BeaIs have been doing their expert
mentIng are filed with great masses Of
this new flower. some in pure white
and some In deep and light pink and
some a delicate combination Of these
colors. The hybrid also produces in
flaming crimson and a lighter scarlet
and Is today being sent to all parts Of
New England by the experimenter not
only because Of the increasing market
demand for II. but because Of the furore
which has made il a novelty among
florists everywhere in the east
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16

New YcEE. March Is-6Toyer CIeye-
land viii leave his hor2e in Princeton
y. J.. for an exss7lei slay st Lake
wood y. =. DIR Tohn carncchsn. who
has been SIR C.eveisad's physician FOR
years. declared that Mr. Cleveland
vas IN ezcsIesf health and that the
journey 70 LskeEood vas solely for
the purpose q obtsiaing q rszt snd q
change Of s1rrosHdinxA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
First Section Standing.
WATERBURY WON.

Meriden, March 16.-The Water
bury high school basketball team
defeated the Meriden high school
team in a fast and exciting game
here Saturday afternoon by the
score of % TO %. The visitors took
the lead at the beginning and the
score stood Is TO in their favor at
the end of the first half.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16

Pare. Nsrsh is-The spectators at
tie cycle races az tie GsIeris des
Mseh.rss. elFazaG ever the decision
" the 1.ulpiTes. wrecked and sal IRE
% the grand sszz5s. ro.te4 reserves
70 TIE number q So had 10 he called
oct before order was restored.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
BOWLING
HOW THEY KNOCK
THE PINS DOWN
Records Of the Players In Local
Leagues and in the State and
Y. M. c. A.

The race in the Casino league still,
grows interesting. Diaz and Nea
are now fighting for the individual
honors,, with the former just trifie
head of Neal. Divers team seems
to have the pennant cinched and still
they won't let up on the victories
The following are the individual and
team records.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16

Ceyio1 made a considerable squirt 10
IFS tea experts during the closing
months Of rzG1- The total exports
frozp TIE island for that rear suount-
I'd to abcut 1I2C00cGo poznds sezFnzt
1O1l0co0oo ponds in 1896 A increase
q 5o0aoeo poaods
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
Duck Pin Team standiag.


The Ready Bits had made all ar
ranEements TO celebrate q clean
score OF victories at the close of the
season In the Student Bowling
league. but the Exposes szw
them one better in the game Sstur-
dsv IN the I. n c. A. gymnasium
and defeated them By the following
scores.
EEE-o-ssss-c.ssIs ss7. Tracy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
GREAT ENGINEERING FEAT.


A remarkable feat in mining en-
cheering was recently finished when.
after driving for two years. the station
at the 800 foot IeveI Of The Iron Noun
tain mine was tapped By tunnel more
than a mile long at the desired spot to
the Inch. says q dlspstch from Helens.
Mont For years the property was q
regular producer and raid q million
IN divide1ds II had 20 be sbsndOned
bsczuse q the expense Of pauping va
~ 10 % great q heizhL Ihsn the tun-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
Junior League Standing
FIRST SECTION BASKETBALL.

The Cherubs and the Elks were
tied for second place before the game
Saturday in the First Section Basket
ball league in the Y. NJ. c. A. gym
nasium and closely fought battle
was the result The Cherubs finally
captured the contest by close
score. The results:
Cherubs. Elks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16

ogden. Utah. Nsrsh ls-The Amer
Icsn ear IN tke New Yszk 10 Paris au-
tonobEle race arrived here. The ItzI-
ian car reached RawIins. We and
sks otb'x three cars are stiH in Iowa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16

Score. Athletics 20. Nationals Is:
goals from floor. Bruneau 3, Wurzin-
ger ?, Currie /, Stahl ., Cass .. Trow-
bridge !: foul goals, Currie 4. Stahl s.
Two points awarded the Nationals:
referee, Castle: umpire, Kilduff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
Casino League Standing.
Two Man Tournament.

Neal seems to be the first choice In
the two man tournament at the
Casino, while the Russians and the
Mexicans are on even footing in the
team standing. The following are
the records:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
Two Man Team Standing.
AT THE WOOSTER.

Northrop has the call in the duck
pin race at the Wooster and the ban.
tams continue to pour in the victories
in the league race. The following
are the scores:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
New Britain.
BRIDGEPORT WAS EASY.

Providence. March 16.-Proyi-
dence defeated Bridgeport here Sat-
urday night in a polo game which
consisted of clean, rugged blocking
on both sides. The phenomenal goal
tending of Mallory was the cause Of
the visitors defeat. The lineup and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
BASKETBALL.
Results Of Games Played Here on
SATURDAY.,

Saturday.
The Pirates Ioked like winners with
the Cubs in the Junior Basketball
league Saturday at the Y. M. G. A.
but as they were leading when the
first half ended. In the second ses-
sion the Highlanders, who were
leaders in the race, and the Tigers
in second position fought 1t out for
keeps. The Tigers pulled the vic
tory out we'll and therefore stand
tied for the first position with their
opponents. The lineup and sum
mary:
Cubs. Pirates.
Steer ................ w. Wilson
Forward
OVlatt GdHuy
Forward.
Humphrey ............. Spender
Center.
E. Wilson .....,....... Dennison
Guard.
Guard.
Score, Cubs rs, Pirates s: goals
from floor, Humphrey 7, E. Wilson
2, W. Wilson 2, Steer !, Conway j;
foul goals, W. Wilson Humphrey l.
Tigers. Highlanders.
Willets ....,........ marcus
Forward.
Bole ....-... .,,..... ...s Nessel
Forward.
Maltby ........... sunderland
Center.
Boardman ...........- Baupy
Guard.
Guard.
Score, Tigers II, Highlanders 7;
goals from floor Marcus 3, Willets
2, Maltby 1, Finnegan 1; foul
goals, Maltby 2, Willets 2, Bauby l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-16
Guard,

Score, Cherubs Ii, Elks IA: goals
from floor, Tyack 4, Schmit 3. Barn.
brock 3, Warner /, Bernier 1. Cass /
foul goals. Schmit 3. Two points
awarded Elks. Referee, Bruneau; UNI
pire, kilduff.