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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15
The Water Problem

Water is one of the most album
dant and essential elements of
nature and life and happiness of
the people and success of all lines
Of industry depend upon quality.
cost and durability Of our water
supply.
Ever since the days when Moses
smote the rocks and water gush-
ed forth to quench the thirst of
the Children of Israel, the people
have murmurcd for water. In
time Of drouth it is the custom of
the people of the rural districts
10 pray for rain and of the i'm
habitants of the cities 10 curse
the water works Irrigation is
solving the problem i'm agriculture
in the arid regions of the state
and pure arteSlan water is avail
able for most cities Nature has
done her part by depositing vast
lakes of pure water beneath the
surface and numerous rivers and
streams traverse the state offer
ing an abundance of surface wait
er 10 the cities and it is merely
an engineering problem of water
ing cities Of Texas.
y permanent source of water is
one of the most important ques-
lions confronting many growing
cities in the state and one which
may bee. by common consent, post
poncj but like Bauquo ghost
it viii rise mp again with increased
frightfulness.
Solve the water problem and
solve il now.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15
Textile Workers Resume Work

BY Associated Press:
Boston, Mass, Sept. IL
Nearly $4,000 persons engaged in
New England textile industries
have resumed work today after
various periods of idleness.
Within eight days eighty five
thousand textile operatives have
been called back TO their ma
chimes.
The outlook, however. is not eX-
ceedingly bright. The curtail-
ment will continue at some Of the
cotton and wool centGs.
At Fail River last week there
were 325,0OO0 pieces Of printed
cloth kept Off o fthe market.
This is half OF the normal produc-
ton of that city.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15
FOOD PRICES RUN LOWER
Sugar and Coffee Still Soar.-Oth
er Staple Foods Rule
Lower.
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
New York, Sept. While
thousands Of people are starving
in China and France, riots against
high price food stuffs are being
made because sugar has reached
highest point in twelve years.
Coffee prices have reached to
a higher point than ever, now sell
ing at $1.10 in the field.
It is learned that with the ex-
ception Of these staples the Sep
TENDER market in the United
more favorable to consumers than
in September of last year
Mess pork, for example is quo
ted at $40 per barrel as against
S24 per barrel at the same time
last year.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15
Campbell and Lightfoot

Austin, Texas, Sept 1l-Poli-
teal maneuvering mere seems to
indicate that the political inter
ests of Ex-Gov. Campbell for Uni
ted States Senator and Attorney
General Jewel =. Lightfoot for
during the approach
ing campaign will be closely asso-
ciated and under practically the
same management
II is learned that mutual friends
of both these men had a meeting
Saturday night and another meet
ing is scheduled for tonight.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15
A TEXAS WONDER.

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and
bladder troubles. removing gravel.
cures diabetes, weak and lame backs,
rheumatism, and an irregularities OF
the kidneys and bladder trouble IN
children. u not sold b. your druggist
will be sent by mail on receipt 90 S1.OO
Oae small bottle D. two months treat
ment and seldom fails 70 perfect cure
Dr.. E. W. Hall, 2s26 Olive street. -.
Louis, Mo. send for Texas testimonials
Sold by druggists.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15
WH|TECAPS At
WORK IN TEXAS
NEGROES IN ELLIS AND
JOHNSON COUNTY ARE
WHIPPED
OFFICERS ARE INVESTIGATING
Outlaws Seek to Drive Negro Cot
ton Pickers Out of Coun-
Without Help
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Waxahachie, Texas, Sept. Il
1t is reported here today that
Whitecaps administered severe
beatings on three negroes last
night between Midlothian and
Venus in Johnson and Ellis coun-
ties.
The negroes are said to be leav-
ing that section in large humble
today and farmers are b cigntefl
today and farmers are being left
without help to gather their crop.
II is supposed TO be the work
of an organized effort to drive
the negro cotton pickers out Of
the country.
Officers of both counties are
investigating the matter.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15
Rioting in China.

BY Associated Press:
Washington, Sept. ll-More
than a score of people were killed
i'm riot Of Secclum, a province
i'm China. The victims We're riot
ers and soldiers. 1t is believed
that all the foreigners left before
the trouble began The rioting
was brought on by persons who
objected to the government per
hitting foreigners to have a hand
in the railroad finaneiering.
The situation is said to be Sc
rious.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15
Mrs. A. S. Edmonson Dead.

The announcement of the death
Of Mrs. a. S. Edmonson, which oc
CURED in this city at noon Tues
day came as a shock to many Of
her friends in this city.
Deceased was 81 years. one
month and fourteen days OF age
and had rcslied in this vicinity
for twenty years and was loved
and esteemed hy all who knew hcr
She was q true and tried friend
m ti"c Of sickness or rouLle anil
many friends viii join in mourn
ing the death of one so dear
To MOURN THE loss % Dor. wl os,
place ia the home and hearts
can never 90 filled. arc leu 20
husband and Sis children; Miss
Pearl and Raymond Edmons,n,
and Mrs. b. G. Barnett of this
city. Mrs Fred GrayUm and Mrs
Laura Nation of Snyder and VIII
Edmonsou of New Mexico. an of
her children h.ine present TO at
tend the funeral
Funeral services were held az
-
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press:
Juarez. Mexico. September II.
The Mexican government is ev-
identity preparing against an out
break of liberals in the Northern
States of the Republic on or a.
bout September 10th.
An order has been issued that
the entire fifth battalion of reg
ulars now stationed at Torreon
will be brought here early this
week TO be stationed here until
after the election.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15
oI|ey & Casey
ind 8 Live Stock ACTS.
IRA, TEXAS

No 800 land adjoining the town of Vincent Howard
county $50 cultivation house. good wells
and wndms rr gated orchard good and out
houses Price $500 per Will take good residence good
town as part payment.
mo- 2-32O 10 miles Of Colorado Mitchell county
200 farm good house, good WELL ouhouses etc.
Price 500 per acre, " cash. Balance easy terms
mo- 3-160 acres miles s. W. from Ira so acres in cultiva
ion good tank Price $5 per acre. cash. balance long
time will trade for good live stock.
no. AGO " mile s. of Ira, 12O in cultivation
house, well and windmill cribs Lotto and necessary
houses cistern and cellar Price per acre. cash.
ance good terms
mo g. 100 acres 10 miles west from Ira rs farm
good house, barns houses Price $40 per Y
cash, balance on long time
mo- 6-16O acres miles west from Ira $50 acres in farm
good orchard wind MILL wei and tanks barn. lots Price
'$4500 70 cash, balance easy terms
Other places for Sale too Numerous
to mention.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15
LARGE CROWD ATTEND THE
EXERCISES. MANY ARE
ENROLLED
EXERCISES At TABERNACLE
Interesting Talks Made by Citi-
zens.-Where The Teachers
Will Work

The public school opening this
morning at the tabernacle was
attended by an immense crowd Of
people.
The children were there with
countenances bright and ambi-
tons bouyant.
The teachers were there, ready
TO assume charge of their respec-
tive grades, the school trustees
wore a look of appreciative re-
sponsibility and parents and the
friends were there because every
body feels much interested in
the public schools.
Some Of the parents came be
cause they wanted to add general
encouragement and some came
with little tots who were entering
the mysterious precincts of the
school life for the first time and
the fond mother came to meet
the teacher and TO sustain the lit
tie dears through the embarrasSA
ing ordeal and to start them on
the voyage of school life.
The service was opened by sing
ing America. Brother Howard
then read a scripture lesson and
prayed.
Hon. r. +. Baker and Mayor
Mac Taylor delivered splendid
practical addresses.
Miss Hattie Taught rendered a
beautiful vocal solo.
superintendent Gable then
made a short talk, asking for the
cooperation Of the people and
calling attention to the impor
tame of keeping the school prop
crty in good order and supplied
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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-09-15
For SALE

A profit clearing Electric Light
Plant in a town of 5000 popula-
ton. VIII trade equity for lands
or stock of goods in West Texas.
Address THE SIGNAL,
Snyder, Texas.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-14

tho workings or tho system ru not
br worked out Without ha consent
llo has g0,cu auuuus consideration
30 retirement from the presidency
r1r spmo ump At times boo the past
ulau. hu has Expressed u desire 10 be-
relieved OF tho work of tho office. hut
% rs known that of Utc hc has come
nearer TO definite decision than ever
before
could, Hrcnh win Hartman.
Tho Western Pacific In the road
over the construction ot which Gould
broke with Hartman Tho road was
uprucd h. business last August and
mukcs the Gould Western system "a
direct competitor M the Union Pa
clHc systcm from Kansas Guy to San
Francisco The financing of tho
Western Pacific, as well as that OF
the Missouri Pacific recently when
UIl tho subsidiary limos wcro taken
over Was dono hy Kuhn, Loch 4 co,
who are also bankers for the linton
Pacific
After uarrImuuH death Could was
NOT anxious to continue iu close CO.
operation with the Union Pacific sys-
tenn ono of thc arrangements he
made was uonlr alliance between
the burlington which n controlled
%, tho llllI roads. also competitors OF
the linton puc.0o Tho urwugomeut
threatened disturbance of tho ryIa-
Upus among tho Nuuoru roads
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-14
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-14
New York Markets.

New York. Jan. lS.--The market to-
day sent prices upward 20 a material
degree and there was nearer approach
q, genuine support than has been seen
any recent day Another feature of
the days strength was IN Gould stocks.
led 10y tho Missouri Pacific Undoubt-
cdly better tone of this group has It's
sencSis In belief that the Gould FAM
lly viii ere Ions retire from active
management ana secure rest other
powerful Interests who are known to
have acquired substantial holdings IN
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-14
ucnrh laa nnmIcldc Ca.cs.

Guthrie. Okla. Jan. lS-William II.
2vlck. retiring this week as a Justice
of peace I'm oklahoma CiW for six
years. has during that period heard
preliminary trials in 1862 murder cases
and since statehood has presided AT
1853 inQuests Of persons meeting VIC.
lent deaths During the six years he
married $50 couples, and had alto
gcthcr llS64 cases filed In his court
OF which 4c30 were criminal and T.
63l civil.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-01-14

soma OF the Gould lines, Bond were
heavy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
GOODPASTURE'S
 ARREST APPROVED
Tennessee Insurgents Look Upon It
 as a Standardization of Charges

The insurgents of the Tennessee legis- lature were elated yesterday evening over the news of the arrest of Judge E. c. Goodpasture on the charge of bribery brought against him by Representative J. c. McDonald.
 The legislators say that they had not expected 'such a piece of good fortune" to fall out and they still avow that many arrests may yet be made if they are forced to make other charges for the eubstantiation of which they have evil dence. The only thing happening to dis turb the equanimity that has so char acterized their stay in Birmingham was an anonymous letter received yesterday by Representative DcDonald to the effect that the party unknown had never given him credit for overdue intelligence, but surely thought he had more sense than to precipitate such a rumpus as has fol- lowed his bribery charges against Judge E. c. Goodpasture.
 The party of legislators were yester- day afternoon the guests of the Hotel Jefferson at the Birmingham-New Or leans ball game. Many of them were heard last night to say they should like to organize team among themselves to beat the locals by way of working off their superfuous energy resulting from their otiose life. All are still satisfied with the city and state that the idea of a trip to Pensacola has been utterly abandoned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02

The men and religion forward move ment that is being actively promoted in 90 of the largest cities in the United States and Canada, including Birming- ham, received a great impetus in this city Saturday night and Sunday. pr. Clarence A. Barbour of New York city, one of the foremost platform speakers of the day, and one of the leaders in this movement, delivered series of addresses. At the First Baptist church Saturday night he spoke of the magnitude, of the movement and it's possibilities, stating that there were 3,000, 900 less men and boys in church membership than women and girls of the same ages the objective of this move ment being to reach this great number. as well as other millions unsaved.
 Committees of 100 are being organized in each of these 90 cities selected, and a central committee of 97, with head quarters in New York city, will cooperate with all of these cities. MT. James G. Cannon of New York city, president of one of the largest banks of that city, is general Chairman of this committee. and other men of equal prominence in the business and religious world are giving much time and thought to the develop ment of this movement. All churches and all organizations doing a definite religious work for men and boys are united in this great campaign. Dr. Barbour congrat- ulated the Birmingham committee on organization for the excellent work all ready accomplished. The following off, ficers and chairmen have been elected. these gentlemen, with one or more pas- tors from each denomination, will consti-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
MAJORS CASE
 WILL BE RESET
Hearing of Alexander Only One of Double Header Docket
 Started

The double-header capital docket for the week, which includes some very no- torious cases, was the occasion of such a throng of jurors, witnesses, attorneys and others at the courthouse yesterday as has scarcely been equalled in a long time However, the case of Robert H Alexander charged with killing A. o. Lid den. was the only one which went to trial the passing of the other important ones having occupied the court for the whole afternoon.
 The case of William Majors, the loco motive fireman, charged with the murder of two men by wrecking train, on ac- count of an irregularity in the sherin veniry return. was passed for resetting on the next docket which will be taken up beginning the week of May P. Other cases that were passed generally were Cullom Wray, Henry Cole, Rosa Herring Norman Talbert, w. C. McCombs, Henry Coleman, Benn Moss and others.
 The trial of Robert H. Alexander is 1T progress before Judge M. F. Cahalan IT the second division of the criminal court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
MASTER PLUMBERS
 0F STATE CONVENE
Fifty Delegates to Hold Ses- sion at the Knights of
 Columbus Hall

The state association of Master Plumbers of Alabama will convene in annual session today at the Knights of Columbus hall on Third avenue and will be in session two days.
 The officers of the association are Charles Barnett, Birmingham; Thomas Young Mobile, vice president; W. L. Tar rant. Birmingham. secretary. The meet ing will be called to order by President Barnett at 10 o'clock this morning. The morning session will be devoted to the business of the association and to receive the reports of committees.
 There will be about 50 delegates pres- ent from all parts of the state, many of whom are accompanied by ladies.
 Adjournment will be taken this after noon and the party will visit the ball game, and this evening will attend the Bijou theatre in body.
 Wednesday a pivnic will be given at West Lake near Bessemer. The conven- tion will close Wednesday night with a banquet at the Florence hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
DR. BARBOUR GIVES GREAT
 IMPETUS TO BIG MOVEMENT

ute the executive committee anc complete the organization of the local committee of 100:
 Chairman, w. M. Cusby; vice chairman, D. H. Marbury; recording secretary, M. A. Myatt; treasurer, John H. Frye; execu- tive secretary, J. H. McAfee; convention and rally days, J. E. Ramsey, chairman; business and finance, Ed S. Moore, chair man; Bible promotion, w. II. Storkham. chairman; evangelism, J. P. stubbs, chair man; extension Bible classes and meet ings, J. S. Bridges chairman: missionary, home and foreign, A. L. Smith, chairman; :; boys religious work, John E. Taylor. chairman; boys physical work. R. c. Cubbon, chairman; publicity, A. R. Dear born, chairman; auxiliary towns, Hugh F. Latimer, chairman; exhibit of religious activities, M. L. Bonner, chairman. The union meeting of mems Bible classes at Barbour was largely attended, about 800 men being present. The evangelistic meeting for men at the Jefferson theatre in the afternoon was largely attended. pr. Barbour delivered a masterful address that was listened to most attentively, and many men expressed their purpose to be- gin to lead the Christian life.
 The two meetings on the Southside at night. one for men and one for ladies, were we'll attended. Dr. Barbour spoke to them about their movement, and the great opportunity and privilege of service. Professor Roper, the pianist, who Is as sociated with Prof. E. o. Excel, assisted in the musical programme at several of these meetings, and his renditions were greatly enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
JUDGE LANE IS MASTERING
 THE VIADUCT AGREEMENT

That the viaduct agreement between the council. deceased and the railroads of the city was a matter of law and facts for him to look into was the statement of Associate Commissioner A. o. Lane yesterday in discussing that mooted ques- tion.
 Judge Lane added added that he was giving the viaduct proposal his strictest attention, every fact was being carefully looked into and that if everything went we'll he would decide the matter according to his viewpoint this week.
 Judge Lane as member of the com mission occupies unique position rela- tive to the viaduct proposal. Commis- sioner Weatherly will not vote, 1t is re- ported, and Commissioner Exum is for the question. The position, therefore, of Judge Lane is final and incidentally is exciting the highest speculation.
 The question at issue Is whether the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
NO SUNDAY CLOSING
 AT WEST END STATION
Postmaster Montgomery Says He Thinks Action Will Not
 Be Taken

In regard to the West End postoffice closing on Sunday, J. H. Montgomery postmaster of Birmingham, yesterday is sued the following statement:
 with reference to discontinuing the West End station of this office wish to say that have reason to believe that no action will be taken by the department at this time in that regard. Therefore a petition or public meeting protesting against any change in the postal organ ization as it is at West End will be unnecessary. The people of West End may feel assured that we are trying to give them the very best possible service. and when we know what their wishes are we will do all in our power consistent with the ability and means of the department.
 "J. H. MONTGOMERY,
 Postmaster"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02

agreement between the railroads and the former council to build one is legal and equitable. Under a recent enactment the commissioners may dedicate limited amount of street rights to the viaduct construction. In deciding that point Judge Lane holds the final power
 The viaduct question. 1t would seem, will be finally decided in a very short time After being studied for years by capable railroad executive representa- tives, councilmen, the law makers and the governor, the question is resolved down to Judge Lane for the final word.
 His opinion Is unknown to anyone and he said yesterday that not the slightest intmation would be given until the ques- tion was up before the commissioners for solution as to his opinion.
 T am studying it carefully said Judge Lane. "I hope to be able to have my opinion ready this week. Further than this cannot go."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
.FRATERNAL MEN
 IN CONFERENCE Southern WOodmen Discuss Risks as Affecting
 Postal Clerks

From all parts of the country incor- porators of the Southern Woodmen' the new big fraternal insurance company which has made its national headquarters in Birmingham, gathered yesterday at the Empire building, where the company has established offices.
 The morning session was rather tame, routine matters such as the approval or the constitution and bylaws of the new or eanization, being approved by the board, hut in the afternoon a surprise was sprung.
 Judge Stone Deavours was presiding when the question of hazardous risks as applied to postal clerks came up Jona- than B. Frost was on his feet in mo- ment protesting against postal clerks car rying such a handicap MT. Frost quoted railroad statistics on fatalities freely, showing the percentage of mortality in the thousands of people that travel by railways. He said:
 1T cannot reconcile my conscience to a penalization of postal~clerks. Possibly I am prejudiced by the recent action Of the postoffice department in endeavoring to destroy the organization that these de- serving employees have builded to protect themselves I ignore the commercial side of our organization, although I think we take no undue risks in insuring these people at fiat rate, but I consider the sentimental element In this question.
 Indeed, the fraternal aspect of the cir cumstances affects me deeply, and wheth- CT the postal clerks affiliate with us or not. If we can help to destroy the bu- reaucracy that makes federal patronage a whip over the men who serve the gov ernment faithfully, we have accomplished something at last"
 L. l.. Denson of Bay Springs. Miss, fol- lowed MT. Frost and declared that the postal clerks in the south seemed out of the whole service to be especially select cd by the Postmaster General as victims of his disdain.
 With the exception of Gen. Clement A. crate Veterans. and Marion Smith. son of Gov Elect Hoke Smith of Georgia all the incorporators were present. They are: Jonathan B. Frost Judge Stone Deavours. Laurel, Miss; J. c. Graham, Anniston; o. L. Chambers, Birmingham; R. D. Mur- phy. Oklahoma; E. F. Perry and H. C. Oeters, Hot Springs; Henry c. Peebles, Atlanta Ottis Copelain, Louisiana; F. E.. Farley, Galveston; Dr. H. c. Greedy, Bir- mingham, who acted as secretary; C. s. Joyner, Andalusia, and H. E. Cushman, Indianapolis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-02
CAREER RETURNS
 FROM WASHINGTON
He Represented Owners of Cotton Seized During the
 Civil War

Col. Alex Garber, former attorney gen eral of the state. returned yesterday appear before the federal court of claims in the interest of some losers of cotton seized during the civil war. He repre- sents a considerable number of claimants who hope to secure several hundred thou sand dollars from the federal government under recent enactment to restore the seized staple.
 Colonel Garber said conditions were bright in the east financially
 All the banks have hoards of money said Colonel Garber. which is available for use at very small rate of interest"