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Joe Dawson is in New York city. His
mission there. II is thought. has to do
from which organization he was recently
suspended for driving exhibitions on un-
sanctioned tracks In his National car In
3A3ch 6A won tho 500 sniio race, breaking
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BY HOWARD S. FISK.

4 PLATA, Md, that quaint little
town in Charles county. where
southern hospitality prevails at
IL every turn. bids fair to become
a mecca for motorists In the
very near future. In fact, 1t might De
said to be so at the present time. but as
soon as the motorists of Washington
learn of the fine stretches OF road De-
tween the two points they will venture
forth into a new field, which has hereto
fore been practically unknown to the
motoring world. The distance Is only
thirty-two miles from the National Capt.
tai to La Plata, but 1t Is somewhat OF
O center. so far as the other points or IN
terest in that locality are concerned,
which can be visited in the nature OF
side trips. The town is provided with
two large hotels and as the patronage
increases from time to time ample pro-
vision will be made to take care Oh Vlsl-
tors who motor that way.
A splendid state road between this city
and It b., distance OF about eighteen
miles, has recently been completed when
is all that a motorist could desire. Win
the exception, possibly. of the last mile
or two which is still sandy and IN
many places rough. About three miles
south of T. b. another new state road,
oiled 10 perfection, awaits the autolst.
This fine specimen of highway extends
all the way to La Plata, the county seat
of Charles county. and the motorist will
agree that New Jersey has nothing on
the southerners after they once travel
over this road. 1t is we'll constructed
and rounded up In good shape. Cement
culverts have been constructed at inter-
walls along the road and excellent drain
age facilities have been provided.
y X x
Leaving the National Capital. the route
is out Pennsylvania avenue southeast to
nth street. where a turn to the right is
made Passing over the new Anacostia
the other end into Good Hope road. which
is oiled and leads up a long grade. On
arriving at the top of the hill sharp
turn to the right is made. and the road
followed until the Walker and Hamilton
roads are reached. Taking the left fork
into Walker road, this route Is followed
70 Silver Hill, where a sharp turn Is taken
TO the right After proceeding about half
a mile turn to the left In front of an old
frame and stone house on the right side
OF the road. into the new safe road
After short distance small iron bridge
is crossed, and soon Camp Springs is
reached. Keep straight ahead, and after
a three-mile run the small village of Clin-
ton Is reached. This town was formerly
known as Surrattville, and was the home
of Mrs. Surratt, who was executed with
several others in connection with the
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assassination Of President Abraham Lin
coin. The house still stands. and can be
seen from the road in a grove of trees
TO the left just after crossing the cross
roads at the little wooden post office.
which bears a sign with the words 'Clin-
ton post office" plainly visible to the
tourist
Following on the same road straight
through the town. the journey is resumed
In sontherly direction, and after sew
burg Of 7. b. is reached. Here will be
found the typical village. with its hlac &
smith and small stores. surrounded on all
sides by attractive homes.
At this point right turn takes the mo-
torist in the direction of La Plata. The
other road goes TO Brandywine, a short
distance away. and Benedict, another
popular resort for motorists. on the Pa
tuxent river, about forty miles from
Washington.
The road from T. b. is Of the dirt and
gravel variety, and easy on tires. It Is
Followed for few miles, and just before
reaching MattawoInan the new oiled road
looms In view. The motorist passes q
cross road at this place and continues
straight ahead over the smooth oiled
course to Waldorf another small village,
about three miles distant. The same
road is followed into La Plata. the oiled
road ending just before entering the
taxing advantage OF the new roads in
that section OF Maryland, and each week
sees noticeable increase In the num-
Der OF motor cars traversing its roads.
the trip was made a few days ago by
-. G. Richardson and the writer in q
warren roadster who tested the roads
out and found them all that could be
desired Tor a pleasant afternoons run
Among the other nearby points OF in
terest. which might be visited by those
who have the time. include Port Tobacco.
abou. two miles: Chapel Point, once a
famous river resort for excursionists 8.
Aght miles: Coxes Station, five miles:
H:dian Head. eighteen miles; Marshall
&ail, about the same distance: Hughes
vile. fourteen miles, and Rock Point. the
fishermen's retreat, slightly less than
twenty-five miles on the Potomac river.
Some of the towns passed en- route on
the trip and the distances are as fol-
lows: Washington to Anacostia, "a;
Good Hope. As: Silver Hill. 60; Camp
Springs. 1914; Clinton, 1873; T. b., 1874;
Mattawoman. DAB; Waldorf. 272; La
Plata, 32.6
Joe Dawson is in New York city. Hi.
mission there. IL is thought, has to dc
with his reinstatement in the A. A. ~
from which organization he was recently
suspended for driving exhibitions ON un
sanctioned tracks In his National car II
3A3ch ha won tho 50osniie race. breaking
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CADILLAC 1918 MODELS.
Many Re6nements Shown in New
Automobile Inst Ont.

The progress Of the Cadillac car has
been such that it's official announcements
of the seasons models. specifications and
prices are looked forward to with anticipa-
ton and received with keen interest.
In preparing for the season Of 1913 the
management has had In mind the fact
that 1t already reached a point where
the basis Of price comparison had nearly
vanished. They now declare that they
are approaching the new season in the
belief that the price comparison must
really be eliminated. Bearing in mind
Cadillac standards and past achieve
ments, some of the reasons for this con-
fdence may be found in she details and
specifications Of the new models.
The 1913 models, which are fully equip.
CONTINUED on Sixth Pagal
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Delco system developed the instgaon of the Cadillac
Company Cadillac with the
old system twelve thousand 1912 models
While the old system itself to be by far
efficient for had been devel-
oped the Cadillac of increasing
that efficiency to the 100 point
successful adoption of the instead Of double volt
thereby eliminating the controlling SWITCH the
m wiring other parts The is replaced
voltage regulator which automatically the
battery, reducing absolute mini
required the Of the The
switches starting. lighting ignition the latter
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GOV. WILSON FAvORS
GOOD HIGHWAY IDEA
Presidential Nominee Asks
Governors to Have Repre-
sentation at Congress.

In the midst Of tho preparation OF his
speech OF acceptance Gov. Woodrow
Wilson paused long enough to write in
dividusL letters to all governors In the
United States urging that they attend
the American road congress to be held
in Atlantic City. September 80 to October
5. or that they at least appoint delegates
to represent their states. While many
Of the states have arranged to have
booths where their maps and publications
win be displayed, Gov. Wilson expressed
his desire thAt al the states be repre-
seuted personally either bV tho governor
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few of the improvements in the 1913 Cadillac

equipped with Yale lock- conveniently located
Lights
will be enjoyed by Cadillac.
AUTOMATIC SPARK CONTROI-Relieving driver Of
the necessity OF attention order
maximum results.
LONGER WHEIBASE-The riding qualities OF a
which has been regarded of luxury
cenuated by in the length of the wheebase
from 116 100 inches corresponding
length of springs.
TIRES-Increased from 36"x4" 36"x4ia. with the OBJ
advantages resulting thererom. Demounabe rims
EQUIPMENT-Cadillac windshield included
specifications
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Two thirty-six- horsepower Chalmers
cars were delivered during the past week
W. p Borland. MIR. Borland intends to
start en- a tour tomorrow. He will traye
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During the past week 1918 model Over
land touring cars were delivered to D.
E. Loberts. w. w. True. A. j. Polk, LIE
Roy Breitbarth. l.. F. Williams. |. c.
Whitacre, NJ. Green, DR.. Baker and Maj.
Geisnger
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plain. returning again to Albany. After
another brief stop they will go to Bos-
ton via Pittsf1eld. Mass, and Worcester.
The return trip will be via Narragansett
Pier. New London, New York city and
thence over the short route home. They
expect to cover about 1900 miles on the
trip and are going well prepared for
the journey. so far as extra equipment
Is concerned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas w. Marshall and
sons Henry and Thomas. jr, have Just
returned from a Q 5OO-mile motor trip in
their Ford touring car through the south
ern states. Leaving here they motored
to Frederick. thence to Harpers Ferry
and down the Shenandoah valley to
to Roanoke, Martinsville Greensboro,
taking the national highway to Char
lotte and Atlanta. Ga. where they reach
ed their destination. During their stay
in the southern capital they enjoyed vari-
GUS trips in the surrounding country.
Returning they covered a portion Of the
same route, branching of at Greensboro
for Richmond, via Durham, N. c. From
Richmond Mr.. Marshall continued the
journey alone, coming up over the old
telegraph road from the Virginia capital
He made 1t in two days. but much to his
surprise found that section of the road
between Richmond and Fredericksburg In
fairly good condition. but from that
passable In places on account Of the cor
duroy roads. He feels however, that he
has greatly profited by the experience. In
view of the fact that few motorists. espe-
cially novices rarely ever attempt to
drive over this road between the two
capitals let alone actually accomplishing
the feat under such adverse road condi-
tions.
Don't tamper with your magnetic"
says a magnetic expert. They leave the
hands OF the manufacturers in perfect
condition and adjustment, and barring
accidents should not need any attention
beyond q few drops of oil once a month
To-. at least every 10000 miles. That
magnetos go back to the manufacturer
for adjustment Is due to the fact that
some ones been fooling with them. AS
all parts Of the magnetic are covered and
rust proof, there Is no need to disturb the
covers"
Il \ \
James III. Nolan and q party OF friends
enjoyed a motor trip In his Pope Hartford
to Belair, Nd, and return last Sunday.
Ben Hartig, who left Washington last
week with a party for Cumberland, Md.
in Virginia touring car. writes that he
made the run In Q day. The route was
via Frederick, Hampers Ferry to Martins
burg. w. Va. At the latter point he ex-
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by delegates appointed by the gov

or by delegates appointed by the gov
ernor.
Gov Wilson is taking intense interest
in the congress, and the gathering in At
lantic City will probably mark the only
meeting of the democratic candidate fol-
the presidency with his republican oppo-
nent, President Taft. Gov. Wilson is to
make the address Of welcome and Presi-
dent Taft has also consented to make an
address.
May Meet Canadians.
Not only the fact that both Gov. Will
son and President Taft will be present.
but the general character OF the con-
gress makes 1t certain that it will be one
of the biggest conferences, outside OF
those of a political nature, ever held In
the United States. 1t is quite probable
that President Taft and Gov. Wilson will
have an opportunity to meet the premier
Of Canada in the course of the congress.
as the officials of the Dominion are show
ing great interest in the congress and
have indicated that 1t will have their
full support.
Efforts are being made to have Premier
Borden attend the congress-, and 1t is quite
possible that he will do SO. A number
of other Canadian officials haye an
nounced their intention OF going from
their country to this country along the
mobiles. and it is probable that they will
discuss the completion Of the route. which
begins in Quebec and Is mapped out to
end at Miami. Fla. during the soSglOnA
OF the American road congreSA
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LONG-STROKE ENGINE-4h" bore by 50" stroke. in
always extraordinarily efficient
engine application is especially
observable at speeds 35 miles hour dyna-
registering from Is to 20
SILENT CHAIN-DRIVEN shaft also and gen
meshed in conjunction with
ENCLOSED VALVES, the superb workmanship
which Cadillac has always exceled, pro-
ducing engine which with unusual quietness
CARBURETOR-A OF marked efficiency and
has smplifed, requiring but
est posi- necessity attention
AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC CRANkING DEVICE, ELEC-
LIGHTS, IENITION-A vastly Simpfed and improved
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able in Lubbock is the work OF
putting in water-works and
sewerage system which will soon
be finished. The Mercatile Co.
building which was destoyed a
a short tine ago By fire is
not 20 remain as only a memory;
preparations are being made 10
erect another building on the
same foundation of brick IN
stead of concrete.
Lubbock's business men are
generally enterprising and many
and many of them are exceed
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duainted with the county. and
expressed himself as being
agreeably surprised at the ap-
parant possibilities of the county.
Thoughtful people have for
years prophesied that in time
there must be a direct line Of
railroad from Pecos to Lubbock,
because these two towns are
evidently destined to be railroad
centers, and a connecting line is
sometimes inevitable, and we
nope that the Pecos Valley
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fessional men. The third story
of the Citizens National Bank
aailding is principally composed
of one large hail, owned and oc-
cupied by the two Masonic
bodies of the city. This hall is
perhaps, 65x1OO feet, finished in
the most elegant style and with
the exceptions OF the Grand
Lodge Temple in Waco, and the
Scottish Rite Cathedral in Dallas,
this is said to be the finest Ma
sonic hall in Texas. While there
it was the privilege Of the writer
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to be in the first meeting OF the
Blue Lodge and Chapter IN the
new hall. where he saw work IN
each body put on in a splendid
impressive manner. Besides
owning and furnishing this
magnificent home and buying
costly and elaborate costumes,
regalis. etc. the two bodies have
more than $4,000 in bank TO their
credit. which shows that Mason
nv in Lubbock is in a hourshlng
condition.
The latest improvement nouce-
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Cochran county has a popula-
ton of 65 people, and a land
area of 500 square miles. an ev-
erage of one person to every
ten square miles and is the
most sparcely settled county in
the State. Hockey county is a
close second to Cochran county
in pauclty of inhabitants having
a population Of 1877, a land area
of S67 square miles and one per
son TO every five square miles.
Cochran and Hockey are both
unorqanized counties and at
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are in evidence on every hand,
and are monuments to the enter
prise and sagacity Of its business
men. The most prominent
buildings lately put az were
built bv the three banks of the
town and are structures that
would do credit to any city III
the state. Besides furnishing
homes for the banks, some Of
the large business firms occupy
rooms on the ground floors, while
the upper stories are divided up
into rooms occupied by pro
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The total population of the State
is 3, 896, $40; the total land area
is 262, 1893 square miles and the
average number of people to the
square mile is las.
Dallas county has the highest
density of any county in the
State, having a population OF
1876, 7lS. a land area Of $50 square
miles, making 1880 persons TO
the square mile. TaTant county
comes second, with a population
of los 572. a land area of 500
square miles, and 40 2 persons
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to the square mile; Galveston
county is third, with a popula-
ton of A, 479, and the land area
is 1856 square miles and 1l2.6per-
sons to the square mile; Bexar
county. fourth, which has a
population of 1866 a land
area of 1,263 square miles. and
an average of GAS persons to
the square mile and Harris
county is fifth with a popula-
ton of 1868. a land area of
I 654 and an average of 69.9 per
sons To the square mile.
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track between here and Dallas,
was in Fort Worth Saturday.
Mr.. Harris said he had already
started Is men aud teams TO
work at Eagle Ford and within
a week he would have other
gangs going.
The grade will be done in time
so that the track can be LAID by
late spring. Mr. Harris says it
Is the intention Of the railroad
COMPANY to have the line in
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found itself unable to care FOR
the traffic properly. With the
three motor cars railroad Of
ficials believe the road will be
able to take care Of all who visit
the resort from Dallas and Fort
Worth as well as from other
point.
The motor cars will be the
first in use out OF Fort Worth
although there are two or
three lines of motor cars beng
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the Pecos Commercial Club, were
in Siminole last Sunday.
They were looking out a route
for extension, northeast from
Pecos. of the above road.
They had been to Andrews,
Shafter Lake, and Lamesa, be
fore coming here, and from here
went west or southwest.
Mr.. Carwile stated that they
were not ready to talk business,
inasmuch as this was purely a
prospecting tour, getting ac-
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q Southern viii be the road TO
first occupy that coveted field.
Seminole and Gaines county
are very nicely in line for such a
road Seminole Sentinel
By consulting the Texas map
you will find that it is almost a
be-line from Pecos. on the Texas
& Pacific via. Seminole. Brown
field to Lubbock which would
make splendid railroad connec-
tons and shorten the route sew
eral miles.
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were used in the habeas corpus
proceedings.
Judge Simmons based judgement
that Sneed was entitled 10 bail
on an opinion Of the court that
Sneed was not capable OF cool,
deliberate action at time Of kill
ing or at any time after his wife
left the sanitarium here with a.
G. Boyce. Jr. Signers Of his bond
were members Of Sneeds family.
and 100 business men from diff
ferent parts of the state.
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operation by the time the rush
starts to Mineral Wells.
1t was also stated that the
Texas & Pacific had placed an
order for three motor cars,
which will be run between Dal-
las and Mineral Wells. Each OF
these cars will leave Dallas and
Fort Worth daily for Mineral
Wells. Last season thirty 70
forty thousand people visited
Mineral Wells and the railroad
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-02-01

The Avalanche is in receipt of
a letter from our friend Joseph
C. Lisenbe. asking that we send
him the Avalanche to San An
tonic, Texas, where he is now
located. He states that he is
liking that part of the country
splendidly and will engage in
the real estate and
insurance business there. The
best wihses of his many friends
follow him TO his new location.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-02-01

c. L. Landrum. of the eastern
part of the county. made the
Avalanche a pleasant call Satur-
day. and renewed hrs subscrip-
ton.
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operated over steam railways in
the State.
Much of the Texas q Pacific
between Fort Worth and Dallas
already is double tracked and il
is expected that this work will
be completed by spring.
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WRITES ABOUT LUBBOCK
Editor Of the Yoakum County News
Writes Of What he Observed
in Lubbock

For lack of Time the editor of
the News omitted to make note
Of his recent trip TO Lubbock ID
last weeks paper. It had been
little more than a year since his
last visit TO that town and the
improvements and changes made
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COCHRAN COUNTY FARM0US
Second County West Of Lubbock
Has Smallest Population in
The State

The Avalanche has recently
received a bulletin issued by one
4. Dan Durand, director of the
Census Bureau OF the United
States, giving some interesting
data relative to the density of
population by counties in Texas.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-02-01

ingly 50. They realize they
are centrally 1ocatea are IN a
position to geI the trade from
this whole section OF country.
and those mentioned in this
article prove that they under.
stand the proper methods OF
reaching the people. and that IS
through the press.
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SNEtD GIVES BOND
Bail Placed at $4,000, which is
Readily Given Signed by Over
100 Wealthy Men

Fort Worth, Jan. "a. Judge
Simmons this morning granted
bail 20 John Beal Sneed, slayer
OF Captain A. G. Boyce. Sr., in
the sum Of S35, 600 which was
promptly furnished. Two days
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-02-01

Promoters Of Pecos Valley d
Southern Prospecting for Route
From Pecos North

w. L. Carwile, President, and
l.. w. Andrews, Chief Engineer,
and General Manager, Of the
Pecos Valley & Southern Rail
way Company, accompanied by
Porter A. Whaley, Secretary Of
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c. II. Hinton. local agent for
the Santa Fe. left Thursday Of
last week TO visit friends and
also TO do some prospecting at
san Antonio. K. +. Bayless is
filling his place as agent while
he is away.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. 3. Burford
had business in the city Satur-
day.
J. T. Brown. of twelve miles
east of town was here Satur-
day transacting business.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-02-01
7. & P, DOUBLE TRACKING
Texas and Pacific Doubling up
Track in Order 70 Handle
the increasing Trade

Fort Worth, Jan. %. J. W.
Harris Of FL Paso. who has the
contract for the grading that is
to be done by the Texas q Pa
cific in doubling a portion Of its
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VOLTS ltsrs.,~ -four is said
to be the NJ rylde by those who
use il. Try a/ack Barnett AZ
TomlInson WE il. Phone US
your orders/or all kinds of gro
ceres anf Watkins remedies.
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We are requested 10 announce
that the Nazerene people will
begin their protracted meeting
the last Sunday In June and
continue TO and including the
18th of July.
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Chas. Butler. of Muscatine Ia.

Chas. Butler. of Muscatine Ia,
returned home last week, after
several days spent here visiting
his brother Emory Butler and
looking after business matters
here. Mr.. Butler is well known
here, and was welcomed by his
many friends.
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tached to Lubbock for all Judi
cial purposes.