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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-02-29
1911 VITAL STATISTICS
Birth More Than Double Deaths
-TuburcuIOsis Heads
Death List

Austin, Tex, Feb. %. Ac-
cording to the official vital Stats
tics report there were in Texas
5S.429 births during 1911, an in
crease over 1910 of 4,685, and
q, 014 deaths, an increase over
1910 Of 1892. Thus the births
for 1911 more than doubled the
deaths. The official reports do
not cover all OF the births and
deaths in the State. as some
physicians fail to report, but the
ratio is maintained throughout
the State indicated by the figures
given.
There were SO, 4Sl white and
4,948 black children born. OF
the whites 81, 1873 were born alive
and / .348 still born. There were
4,6l5 negro children born alive
and 1893 still born.
Of the white births q, 1853
were males and %, 1913 females,
with no sex given as to 400
births reported. The negroes
had $500 males and 2,244
females born, with no sex report
for 100 births recorded.
WHITE PLAGUE HEADS LIST
As usual the dreaded white
plague claimed most Of those
who died. Tuberculosis of the
lungs lead the deaths, with a
total of 2,909, with o5her forms
Of consumption claiming several
scores. There were /, 1856 deaths
from pneumonia and 922 from
typhoid fever. Organic diseases
Of the heart claimed LOIS, while
diarrhea and interitis with child
rem under 2 years Of age caused
1872 deaths and over 2 years Of
age 402 Acute nephritis was
responsible for 665 deaths and
senility l,lS0.
Some reports received were so
carelessly prepared that it was
impossible 10 classify some
2, 700 deaths. The causes were
either not given or 50 vaguely
defined as to make it impossible
for the registrar Of vital stats
tics to give them classification.
K. Percy Babcock. the State
Of Vital Statistics, has
done his utmost TO make physi-
clans and others report, and has
been fairly successful, his re-
ports being larger than usual.
CLASSIFICATION or DEATHS
A classification Of the deaths
during 1911, in addition to those
above, follows:
Malaria $40, smallpox AZ.
measles Do, scarlet fever l05.
whooping cough l20, diphtheria
and Group 2Sl, influenza 1873,
erysipelas 40. tetanus Sc. pella-
gra "a, cancer ia, acute artic-
ular rheumatism al, chronic
rheumatism and govt 40, dia-
betes 1l9, alcoholism acute and
chronic, 81; rabies, 3 simple men
nights $50, cerebro-spinal fever
Or spinal meningitis 81, Iomoco-
tar ataxia Is. opoplexy 702.
softening Of the brain 20, pa
ralysis without specified cause
i34, epilepsy 50, infant convul-
sions 222, angina pectoris 80.
acute bronchitis l41, bronchial
pneumonia 235, appendicitis and
typhilites 1877, cirrohosis Of liver
l56, simple peritonitis 287.
Bright's disease II. infantile
diseases 729. congenital debility,
Icturis and sclerma 4S9; diseases
and lack of care 302.
POISONING AND STITCHES
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-02-29

Inc Cherokee county OOrn
Club was recently organized at
Jacksonville.
Plans are practically COM
pleted for the building Of a nat
ural gas pipe line from Bowie to
Gainesville.
A Federal building to cost
$130, 600 will be built at Corpus
Christi in the near future.
Construction has begun on the
new cotton gin at San Benito.
It is reported that beginning
March 1st, the Galve ston-Hous-
ton Interurban will enaugurate
an express service between the
two cities and intervening
points.
The largest cotton deal in the
history of Luling, was recently
consummated at that place. 1886
bales were sold approximately
$780, 900.
It is reported that work will
begin within the next thirty
days on the construction of a
$4,000 reading room TO be
erected by the Santa Fe Railroad
at Slaton.
Plans are being perfected for
the erection of a new sky
scraper" Office building at FL
Paso.
The commissioners of Tarrant
county have appointed an adj
visory committee to act with the
commission regarding the ex-
penditure of the 81, GOO, 900 road
and bridge funds recently voted
by the people of that county
It is reported that the Mag
nolia Petroleum Company will
spend several thousand dollars in
the installation of a station in
San Angelo.
The Nacogdoches Commercial
Club has an aggressive cam
paign on now for a larger mem
bership.
A carload Of poultry was ship
ped from Plainyiew 10 San
Francisco last week
A Young Mans Booster Clnb
has been organized at iillsboro.
An election will be held Febru-
airy 26th by the city commits
sioners Of Dallas to vote on the
issuance Of $4,000 OF bonds
for school and street improve
ments.
The Board of Trustees Of How
ard Payne College at Brentwood
will in the near future open
bids for a $45, 600 domitory for
girls.
The international and Great
Northern Railroad hauled $50,
900. 600 worth of cotton from
Houston this season.
Il is reported that the Katy |
Railroad will relay one hundred .
and ten miles of its road bed in
Texas this year with eighty-fye /
pound steel rails. Work will be- |
gin Immediately.
In order TO improve agricul- /
ture along the line Of the Texas
Central Railroad between Waco |
and Rising Star, a demonstra-
ton trim will be run on that |
line in the near future.
The county commissioners of
Palo Pinto county have ordered |.
an election in precinct No. ] to
decide on bond issues Of $1,000. . /
900 for building good roads in
that county.
Romeo. the highest priced .
goat ever brought into the Lone .
Star State. is on the Bear Creek |
Ranch in Reeves county. He is
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-02-29
FIRST CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN

Preaching every sabbath morning al n o clock
b. the Pastor. Rev J. T.. Elliott. except the fts
Sunday Leslie Paw will preach 81 n o'clock only.
Prayer meeting every "Wednesday night sun
day School a. 10 O'Clock. Judge n. G. Ferguson.
Superintendent
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-02-29

hitched 10 them. one driver
does the work of two, and turns
over about four feet Of soil as
il goes He expects TO SOW some
oats as soon as the condition
of the ground will permit. He
looks for a good season for oats
this year. Mr.. Green is one ~
the most successful farmers Of
this county, not having failed
70 make a fair crop since he
came here.
Read the ad Of the Cash Meat
Market in this issue Of the Ava
lanche. Il contains information
that will help you in making|
up your order fora the day 4
meal.
Louis A. Robinson went to Ia
hoka Tuesday to look after sou)l
business affairs there. y
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-02-29
Directory

OFFICIALS
/ Congress W X. Smith
Senator W. j Bryan
Representative j. j. billiard
District Judge X. Spencer
District Attorney j. T.. Vickers
COUNTY OFFICERS
Judge JnJ. r. Niece.
Attorney x. A. SOwder.
County and DistrictClerk j. A. Wilson.
Treasurer X. II. Wilson.
Sheriff and Collector W. II. Flynn.
Surveyor W. VI. Quinn.
County Assessor II X. Porter.
Hide and Ami Inspector Henri Cosby,
County Chairman Geo. X. Bean.
County Commissioner Pre-. No. !, l.. NJ.
Knight
County Commissioner Pre-. No. 2, Geo.
County Commissioner Pre- No. 3, l.. o.
Burford
County Commissioner Pre- No. 4, K. 7.
Justice Of the Peace Pre-. No. !, L. NJ.
Knight
Justice Of the Peace Pre-. No. 2. r. G.
Higbee.
LODGES
Notice OF lodge meetings will be in
serted in this column for 80 cents per
month. payable semi-annually. Chan
yes 10 be made upon request Of the
properly authorized representative Of
the lodges.
CHURCHES
Church notices Of every denomination
will be run in this column free as stand
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-02-29

Services the FIRST and second sunday In each
month a, u a. m. and .. m. Sunday SchOo
each Sunday morning a. 10 o'cloc. Prayeri
meeting each sabbath afternoon at O'Clock.
w. G.. CaRle and Mar Ice eagle Pastors. 7. y.
Gibson Sunday School Superintendent
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-02-29

Mrs. Goggan left Tuesday over
the Crosbyton South Plains for
Crosbyton, where she goes to
look after business matters.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-02-29
Texas Industrial Notes
furnished by the Texas Secretaries Association

valued at eight hundred and
fifty dollars.
An election will be held in
April to vote on the issuance Of
$3.50, 900 of bonds for street paw
ing in Corpus Christi.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-02-29

Church notices Of every denomination
will be run in this column free as stand
ing announcements. only.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Scottish Dish.

The huckleberry, or whortleberry
or bilberry, has always been vel
known. The Scots eat them with
milk, as we do, but they also make 6
Jelly out of them, which is favored
with whisky.
Cranberries can be found all ovel
the world where there Is marshy Land
but those of the United States are
considered the best and are exported
In great numbers TO Europe.
The mulberry was cultivated by the
ancients and has played more i'm
portant part In literature than any
other berry. It Is mentioned severa
times In the Bible, while Ovid speaks
Of II in his famous tale of "Pyramui
aud Thisbe"
The mulberry was brought from
Persia and the Romans much pre-
ferred 1t to any other fruit. It did mo-
reach England until 1548 and the
trees planted at Sion House during
the same year are still alive. Jane!
I. of England was exceedingly fond o.
the berry and caused large quantitie,
Of the bushes to be planted In all the
grounds of the royal palaces.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
The LovabIe Girl.

She manages to avoid all ill-natured
gossip without appearing to reprove
the gossipers or being In the least
degree priggish herself. She has q
positive genius for discovering agree
able traits In the most unlikeable
people. Tell her that certain young
man is lazy, and will never amount
to much in this world. and she viii
almost surely tell you that this same
man Is an invalid.
All her young friends may laugh
and ridicuie the manner IN which Miss
Fleming (who has more years than
charms to her credit dresses her
hair, striving to look young again
and this girl whom everyone likes
will smile and ask her chatterine
companions II they remember that II
was Miss Fleming who organized
their own beloved book club" loan
ing them her rare volumes and help
ing with her kindly efforts to make
the club real success.
She is frank In her likes, this girl
but cautious in expressing dislikes Of
other people or things. Her friend
ship gives more shan It expects, and
her love will be pure and true. Hap
by by nature, she sends into the lives
Of her companions good cheer. and
fortunate indeed is the young man
who wins for himself her love.-Ex
change.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
YOUNG MAN BREATHED AGAIN
Tactfui Candidate Surely Proved Him.
self ResoucefuI In an
Emergency.

In. the midst of his campaign for
congress Stephen @. Porter OF Pitts
burg, went to big town hail. says the
Washington correspondent OF the
Cleveland Plain Dealer. Before the
affair was over he was called on for
an impromptu exhibition of quick-wit.
tedness that stamped him as q real
major league tactician.
A young man whom he knew only
slightly walked up to Porter and said:
"Mr. Porter. let me introduce you to
my wife"
But the moment the man had made
the proposition he seemed to think OF
something, began to look pale. and
became as Ill at ease as bigamist.
While Porter was shaking hands
with the wife, the man was standing
behind her making frantic signs that
Porter could not interpret, but
he knew he must be tactful and non,
committal.
$50 you're the Mr.. Porter that's run
ming for congress, are your inquired
the young woman.
"Yes." admitted Porter.
"And don't you find It exceedingly
trying having to be up all night 50
often?"
up at nfght. Oh. ye-eh, yes! In
deed 1t Is. Should say so. You have
no idea how trying II Is" replied Por-
ter. with diplomacy, but wondering
where she got her up-ali-night notion
The young husband was still making
queer signs. though he looked some.
what relieved.
sand what does your wife think
about your being out all night three
or four times week." the woman
pursued.
Madam" replied Porter. solemnly
"a woman who has the confidence In
her husband that woman should have
doesn't think anything at all when her
husband Ia out all night
And the young man looked as II he
earnestly desired to shout.
1t seemed that the man had been
telling at home how he was helping
Porter In his campaign.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Love a. pss.,. Inspiration.

Moore lived up to his theory that
loves young dream Is the sweetest
thing in life. He never let one love
get old before he supplanted 1t with
a Lew. Carey had his Sally Of sally
in Our Alley" fame. Surrey loved Ger
aldine from the time she was a child
in short dresses. Corneille, the astute
lawyer, fell in love and became the
brilliant dramatic poet. Thus 1t seems
that love, whether successful or other.
wise, for time inspires its votaries.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
DEATH SEEMED CLOSE
MAN LIVED YEARS IN FEW nc
oNlzING MINUTES.
And After All the Cause Of the Trou-
BILE Was Not a Rattlesnake,
Though That Seemed the
Only Explanation.

ooh. DEAR" said Dorothy, suddenly.
looking up from her newspaper,
there's snake loose"
an Upper Footllng?" I said. I'm
possible. This is respectable resi-
Dental suburb"
"But there Is" she persisted. at
has escaped the naturalist's shop at
the corner. This late edition says so.
Whatever shall we do? Suppose It
gets into our bathroom
1--WE shall hear the water running
II 1t attempts to have a bath" reas-
sured her. Then we can go up and
sneak the soap. How big is it?''
"Small-but very deadly"
after all, perhaps it's all for the
BEST" l unused. ut may be the
means OF reforming some heavy drink
er before he has gone too far" And
then, as II to show how closely COM
edy and tragedy can be allied. 1t hap
pened.
1t was cold and clammy, and I felt
1t run rapidly down my leg. Beads
of perspiration stood upon my brow,
and convulsive shudder ran through
me.
Someone walking over your
grave?" asked Dorothy, who can al.
ways be relied upon to make the pro-
verbal remark; but she won no an
swering smile from me. This was no
time for mirth, with death staring me
in the face-or, to be correct, In the
right trouser leg.
Quiet" I whispered. Something
cold has just run down my leg. 1t
must be the snake"
ooh, DEAR" she shieked. "And now
you'll die Of hydrophobia"
mot If we're calm" Ereplied. do
as tell you as quietly as possible.
Perhaps 1t won't bite II it's not dis
turbed."
Then I babe her come to me and
gently unlace my right boot. Once
more felt that cold wriggle as / ex.
tended my foot, and we waited quiet.
ly for five agonizing minutes. got
pins and needles so badly that fear.
ed they would prick the reptile and ir-
ritate 1t, but dare not move. At the
end of the five minutes changed our
tactics and handed her my penknife.
"Cut the lace" I recommended
gentle. Don't cut me. II once he
smells blood l am done for"
Then l babe her remove the boot.
But, softly as she did 1t, once again
there came the clammy wriggle, and
now the thing was at my foot With
its arrival at the toe further prog
ress would be beff1ed by the sock, and,
thus baffled, it would probably strike.
The time for caution had gone by.
Swiftly I stopped and grabbed at the
spot, praying fervently that l might
clutch its neck and so prevent its bit
ing. And as snatched there came a
musical chink.
cts a rattlesnake," screamed Doro-
thy. ooh, do be careful"
ION the contrary, my DEAR" I re-
piled, sit is some cents that have
slipped down my leg through a hole
in the trousers pocket. I am saved"
Il poured out whisky and soda with
trembling hands, while on the hearth
rug Dorothy sobbed Historically over
my merciful deliverarce.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Those Pleasant Questions.

Dubbleigh's car lay fiat on its side
and deep in the mud in the freshly
plowed field, having skidded off the
road, through the low stone wall, to
get there,
"Ah!" cried passer-by from the
roadside. Had an accident?"
Dubbleigh tried to hold his tongue
but the strain was too much for him
mo, OF course not" he replied
coldly. rye just bought a new car
and have brought my old one out here
to bury 1t. Got a pick-ax and shovel
in your pocket you could lend me?
can't seem to dig very deep with my
motor-horn. "-Harper's Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
"coIor HearIno.u

Some persons associate particular
colors with particular sounds. In a
recent presentation Of this subject to
the French ACADEMY of Sciences II
was pointed out that there are two
forms Of this phenomenon.
In one case the person has sensa.
ton as II transparent colored Aim,
Ike rainbow. appeared before his
eyes when certain vowel or musical
sounds strike his ears. In the other
case letters or written words, repre-
senting the sounds heard, appear in
colored tints. The tints are very def
mite and characteristic and do not
vary with lapse OF time. but two per
sons seldom associate the same col
ors with the same sounds.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Hats Denoted Liberty.

In Rome slaves, when they received
their liberty at their masters hands,
wore cone-shaped felt hats, which
came to be the symbol Of liberty
After the death of Nero the citizens
of Rome wore pointed hats to show
that they We're relieved from the op.
preston Of eyrant. Later on, when
the Netherlands threw of the Span
ish yoke, they adopted hat In the
coat OF arms of that nation.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Yellow Writing Paper Easy on Eye.

HSltO" GPNi @oSy "" ~ VS'
Oculists have often called attention
to the fact that the eyes are easily
fatigued by the reflection from white
paper, especially when the surface is
under a strong light. Since green is
known to be the color most restful to
the eyes, 1t Is common practice to
use wall papers and draperies Of that
color in Libraries and private studies
For writing paper, however, green is
an unsatisfactory color. 1t imparts a
reddish appearance to the writing and
makes 1t hard to read.
Yellow writing paper is not open to
the same objection. In strong day
light it is softer than pure white pa
per, and In artificial light is not too
dark. Black letters on yellowish
background show clear and distinct.
Many mathematician use yellow pa
per in figuring long and difficult cal
culations, and many writer's have
adopted 1t for manuscripts. It has
the additional merit Of cheapness.--
Youths Companion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Severe Reflection.

A discussion on appointments to the
Most Noble Order of the Thistle gave
rise to caustic saying on the part Of
Disraeli. Among the names suggest
ed was that Of certain peer, who dis
played more zeal than judgment in his
support of the Conservative party.
ooh, no." remarked his ungrateful
chief, 81 couldn't give Lord - the
Thistle. He'd eat it."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Hoos an Nltrate-fleIds.

II peat is mixed with lime and sown
with nitrifying ferments. Its filaments
become incased with masses of nj
trates. Wherever there are peat
boys 1t Is possible to obtain nitrates
equivalent in quality to those Of the
great nitrate deposits in Chile. The
boys, hitherto regarded as good for
fuel only, are thus found to be unde-
veloped sources Of wealth.--Harper's
Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05

years, and at times became so bad
would become unconscious. I have been
found In that condition many times.
Physicians did not seem to be able to
do me any good. / would become
weak and for days az a time could do
no work. Not long ago I got a box
of DR.. Miles Laxative Tablets, and
after using them found I had never
tried anything that acted in such q
mild and effective manner. I believe
have at last found the remedy that
suits my case"
Thousands of people are sufferers
from habitual constipation and
while possibly realizing something
of the danger of this condition, yet
neglect too long to employ proper
curative measures until serious ILL
ness often results. The advice Of
all physicians is. keep your bowels
clean" and it's good advice.
DR.. Miles, Laxative Tablets are
sold By al druggists, at as cents q
box containing IS dases. II not
found satisfactory, your money Is
returned.
M4Lgs MEDICAL Co. Elkhsrs, Ind.
,,s, Z 80.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Matter o. supply.

The witness testified that he had
been knocked down by motor-car
and that the chauffeur, who was Joy
riding, had given no warning of his
approach. do you mean" asked the
judge, that he didn't have horn?"
mo, your honor" replied the witness.
Il think he'd had too many"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Value Of Choice Ideas.

Few things matter more to us than
the entry of choice ideas into our out
look. Let the practical" man con-
denim them II he will; those minute
and delicate powers give the tinge to
our thoughts, the bias to our theories,
that determine our whole attitude to-
wards life and shape the destiny of
nations.-George Bourne.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
She Knew Him.

"Good-by forever" said the young
man, coldly, as he prepared to depart.
Il leave you now. never to return"
"Good-by," said the fair maid In
the parlor scene. "But before you go
let me remind you that you can tele-
phone me in the morning ever SO
much cheaper than you can send a
messenger, and you can buy me a box
of chocolates with the difference"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Mother Was Puzzled.

A man who has an office downtown
called his wife by telephone the other
morning, and during the conversation
asked what the baby was doing.
~she Is crying her eyes out" re-
piled the mother.
"What aboat?"
II don't know whether It Is because
she has eaten too many strawberries
or because she wants MORE" replied
the dtscqvragsl ACKNOWLEDGMENT
News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Mere Matter Of Choice.

Marie" asked the star of her maid,
gazing perplexedly at her reflection in
the mirror, what was about to do
step into the bathtub or go on the
stage?" Marie shrugged her shout.
ders. How can tell? Mademoiselle
Is dressed for either."-Judge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Truthful Advertising.

A strong movement is on foot TO
make advertising truthful, one of the
startling results being that mer.
chant offers cracked good patent
leather shoes at three dollars a pair"
Toronto Mail and Empire.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Accent Lona Preserved.

It Is a curious fact that in the Ba
hama islands, which were settled more
than two hundred years ago by Lon
doners, the Cockney dialect Ia as
strong as 1t is in Cheapside.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Inspiration.

visitor-That line in your poem.
Like the scent OF the hyacinth,' must
have been inspired. We're you In gar.
den Of beautiful flowers when you
wrote Il!
Poet-No; was sitting In the htch-
en- while my wife was peeling an
oQion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05

Many cases or
typ h old fever,
appendicitis a n d
other severe dis
eases are trace
able to prolonged
clogging of the
bowels. Regard
t h e effects D I
constipation, c.
E. Ayers, 6 Sabin
ST., Montpelier,
VT, says:
II was AFFLICTED
with constipation
and biiioiisnasa for
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Part Of the Profession.

When a man makes politics his pro
fession he begins to cultivate the
habit of seeing only one side Of a
thing. Chicago Record Herald
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Wild. choice o. rhermometers.

In America is used the thermometer
of Fahrenheit, German; in Russia
that of Celsius, a Swede, and in Ger
many they use that of Reaumur, a
Frenchman.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-09-05
Never AGAIN,

"That portrait doesn't resemble me
at allw Pardon me, madam. but
once made a portrait for lady that
esembled her."-Fliegende Blaetter