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Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28
Al. Sullivan returned from the >iatcS on the Marinosa.
The Green Rose.

The gdneral verdict upon the green rose is that il is more cur Ious than beautiful. To bntan- iStS it is particularly interesting, since it is a proof that all parts of a plant above the root are notifications of the same thing, and in the green rose every part may be called a leaf.
 This flower is a variety of the common China rose brought to England in the year 1885. It all so gives a strong support to the view held by many bOtanists that all flowers were originally green and that the cOlors in flowers are analogous to the autumn tints of leaves. In the green rose the flowers generally put on red dish tint when they begin tO fade.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28
ARE OPPOSED 10
 COURT LEAVING
Juneau Bar Arc Opposed to Judgo Overfield adJournins Court
 to Come to Valdez.

Says the Juneau Alaska Elm pirc: The bar association of Juneau last night sent a wire to Attorney General Wickersham, stating that the entire bar of the town of Juneau concurred in Dis trict Attorney Rustgard's tele- gram protesting against the sum mons calling Judge Overfleld to Valdez at this time.
 It was pointed out that should a recess be declared for the pur- pose of allowing the judge to go, there were grave fears that the present term in Juneau would lapse, necessitating the calling of another term of court.
 Attention is called to the con- eested civil calendar as yet prac- tically untouched and to the criminal docket including the cases untried and also those to be investigated by the grand jury. It was shown that the gOvern- mcnl would be put to an enOr- nous expense on account of the many witnesses who were here now by process waiting to testify. IL was further pointed out that the delay following a postpone mcnt of the matters on hand would work a personal hardship on many.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28
NEW 10Wn IN
 COPPER REGION
Mocarthy WiII Hereafter bo Known as Blaokburn--Novel
 Townsite Regulations.

The town of Blackburn has been established by the residents of the settlement heretofore known as Mccarthy or mile l92, on the Copper River railroad. Recently mass meeting was held. rules and regulations adopted for governing the com munity, and committee of five appointed as governing body. A preliminary survey was sub mitted, to be followed shortly by final survey of the townsite.
 An addition to the Blackburn townsite has been staked on the bench above the railroad, con- sisting of fraction between Barretts and BlOOmquist's $ homesteadS. It is intended for the residential section. One of the provisions is that one block shall be set aside for a period of three years. after which time the lots arc tn he given free to wo- :nrn with one or more children, who have no one to support them
 The townsiie residents purpose tu reserve io themselves all franchises for telephones. cleo lric lights and water works. All moneys for lots must be account rd for and are iu he spent on town improvements. Streets have already been laid out.
 Every claimant and every property owner within sixty days after becoming the owner of a lot must begin the erection of a substantial building tn be used for business purposes in the por- tion of the town of Blackburn i'm dicaied "Business Section" In case of his failure so to do his ground or lot will revert lo the tOwnsite. one block being set aside in portion of the tuwnsite to be selected by the committee for the sole use and benefit of prospectors and miners and 0th- or campers, the title 10 invest it. self in inc townsitp. Inside lots have been placed at $50 and cor nrr lots at S75.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28
HANDSOME FLAGS
 LADY PASSENGERS

San Francisco, Dec. o8.--Thc Pacific liner Peru presented to each Of the lady passengers aboard the boat a handsome silk flag, the design of the first star ~pangled banner, with the thir- teen stars in the center, they, in turn, being surrounded by the re- maining 35 stars.
 The flags are hand made and inc stars are embroidered. The entire arrangement of the stars is new and is said lo be a great improvement on the old manner nf grouping them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28
Why The Judge Was PowerIess

The jury, after long delibera- ton. seemed unable to agree in a perfectly clear case. The judge. thoroughly ryaSprraird ai the de- lay. said:
 II discharge this .iIIry.'
 One sensitive juror. indignant at what he considered a rrhuke. faced the judge.
 'You cant discharge me-" he said with a tone of conviction.
 And why nOt?" inquired Inc judge in surprise.
 'BrcauSc, announced thr jur- or. pointing Io the lawyer for the defense. "I was hired by That man th"r'.'
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28
TOWER WILL RISE s17 FEET

Berlin.--The new tower of the German Wirelass Company $ central station at Nauen. which is now being erected, will mount to the height of 9i7 feet. or 25O feet higher than the structure blown down year ago.
 IL is expected that the tower will bp able to send messages B. 920 miles, reaching practically from Berlin tO Chicago and points in the middle west.
 Regular communication be- tween Nauen and the Long Island station of the company will be one of the first services to be cs- tablished when the cloud-scrap- ing steel pile iS ready. This is hardly likely tn bc for several months.
 The German company is still negotiating with in" MarrOni corporation for common use of each others patents with a view lo facilitating wireless communi- cation to all parts of inc world.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28

Falcon JOslin, the Panama rail- road man, Major J. F. F.. Strong and John w. Troy are all suggrs- ted for governor. of Alaska. The lalirr Two are both newspaper men. SO no very great mistake will br made in the selection of any one of inc lhrrr. As vel il has mol been SuggcSird that tn" present incumbent br rrlainrd.- .-- EX.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28
ConaregationaI Church

Sunday school 12 to o'clock. Song service for the people at 2:3O D. m. Prayer meeting al I:30 Wednesday evening. All arc welcome.
 Suhjcrt for tomorrow at the Congregational church will be The Birth of Christ"
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28
Annual Meetino.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Lone Star Mining company will be held on December 28, at the office of the secretary (King's Store) at 8 ?. m. for the purpose of electing of flcers and the transaction of such other business as may come be- fore the meeting.
 J. w. FRAME, Secretary.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28

PIANO FOR SALE--I am going outside and will sell ono Kohler & Chase piano, large one-iror bedstead. Telephone or write to Captain Ode C. Nichols. Fort Lis cum, Alaska.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28
GRAND MASQUERADE BALL

To be given by the Sw at Six teen Club in Eagle hall Saturday evening, December 2Sth. Admis- sIon LOO; spectators 50 cents. Eight handsome priZ-s ln be warded.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28
BIG SHIPMENT COPPER
 ON LAST MARIPOSA

On the last trip of the Mari poSa she loaded thirty-flve cars of Bonanza orc for the Tacoma Smeltcr. The shipment was worth three hundred and twenty thousand dollars, and tolalcd I,- 290 tons, valued at iI.>crntS a pound.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28
Episcopat Church

Services at the church of the Epiphany Sunday arc:
 Morning prayer with sermon, at, If o'clock.
 Sunday school at i2 m.
 Evening prayer at 7:3O o'clock. Full choir in the cvcninig.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28

Gentle horse and comfortable cutter for lent by day or hour Rate reasonable. Apply Fred Fish, phone ~.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28

"The Cliff" Is heated with steam. real steam, and you can feel it. In fact, you can let in the fresh air and still have all the warmth you want.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28

It is worth while taking a chance on the $500 diamond ring being rallied at Plant X Com pany's, jewellers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28

The Fairbanks Citizen has come out for Major Strong for governor and John Roman for marShal of the Fourth division.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28
Moose Dance

The Order of Alaskan Moose will give their regular weekly dance Saturday night at their hall to which all friends of the organ ization arc invited. Dancing will begin at 9:3O sharp. Tickets can hr had of members. Good music.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28
Catholic Church.

Confession and communion at S:30.
 FASS ai O:3O.
 Br'MS and bcncdiclion at 7:3O. sunday school at 2:3O.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28

Norway is about lp fake hand in the Balkan trouble. Don ay Iank dar I,r sonnet ingS doing.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28

Doueherty & Ferguson, for the balance of December, are selling goods at reduced prices.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28

Dougherty & Ferguson. for the balance of December, are selling goods at reduced prices.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28

Fresh Morgan oysters fried in butter and cracker crumbs at .he Valdez Cafe.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28

Dougherty & Ferguson, for the balance of December. are selling goods at reduced prices.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28

The C0rdOva Alaskan is honSl = ing for John '. OSiranh|r. of That town. for the position HOW held hy Judge OvrrIirld.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28

Dougherty & Ferguson, for the balance of December. arc selling goods at reduced prices.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28

Room esd board it tho drsia Hotel $i.5o DOT day. Home coSk- ed meals and good beds. Mrs. '. GhaPtS.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28

FOR sALE.--sinser sewing machine. Emo condition. Apply Honry Suessdorf. Phone 2.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28

For warm, quiet rooms at req sonable rates, go to the St. Elias.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-12-28

Subscribe for Ihr prnspcrInr.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

The steady solid growth of
our city still goes on. No empty
houses, no idle men, VITO want
to work. but on ever hand is
evidence that prosperous,
happy people live within our
gates. and for this state of
affairs every citizen is truly
thankful. You want no mush-
room growth. You want such a
one as will give assurance that
when you lie down tonight, it
is not to rise a beggar through
the depreciation of property:
but that whether walking or
sleeping, your investments are
increasing in value, the result of
a substantial advancement in
the town. Just such a city is
ours. and fortunate, indeed, is he
whose lot has been cast among
her people. Come to Lubbock.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17
QUITE Complimentary
There are a number of week.

There are q number OF weekly
newspapers on the Plains which
are a credit to the country, the
town and the people who publish
them. The one to our mind,
however, which leads them all
is the Lubbock Avalanche. 1t
contains more reading adapted
to the taste of its readers, is a
better advertising medium for
the country and presents a bet
ter appearance from a typo
graphical point of view than any
of the rest we have seen, and we
believe that we have seen them
all. -Yoakum County News.
The Avalanche cannot but APP
preciate the above as Mr.. Big
ger, the editor of the News is
close observer and splendid
judge of newspapers and while
he NAV have over drawn his
estimate of the Avalanche, we
will say that we give the people
of the South Plains the best we
have in stock and consider that
that is none too good. for the
class of people we have are
the highest type morally, so
ciaIly and intellectually and
nothing short of the best is
appreciated to the full extent by
them. The editor, general man.
ager and scissor operator on the
Avalanche force will not take
all the praise however, as it
requires the able assistance of
a liberal set of merchants to
make it possible to keep a force
of first class workmen employed
in the mechanical department
who are responsible for the leat
of the Avalanche.
We hope TO keep the South
Plains Big Weekly" in the lead
and with the encouragement
now given us we will go on and
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17
! PARCELS POST AT LAST


With the new year parcels post
goes into effect in the United
States. For a long time effort
has been made to secure this
progressive measure, but inter-
ests of express companies were
too strong, and many other in
terests which thought, and
wrongly, that they would be in
jured by it opposed it. But it
has come and it will stay. Fur
Their, it will be modified and
improved over the present law,
for a trial will naturally show
where improvements can be
made. Undoubtedly it will help
materially in reducing the cost
of living by bringing about a
quicker and more direct dis
tribution of farm products and
of things needed on the farm.
II goes hand in hand with the
rural telephone and will save the
farmer and his wife many trips
TO town. 1t will also open up to
the man on the farm broader
markets, and help the man in
the city to secure direct the
things he needs from the farm
and garden. Southern Orchards
& Farms.
We will admit that we are
exceedingly dull of compre-
hension and the bark on our
"noggin" is too thick for such
DELEGATE things as the Parcels
Post law to penetrate, but as we
now see it, we are afraid it is
going to be a detriment 70 the
South rather than a help. We
fear that it will center the trade
of the farmers in the mail order
houses rather than with the
home merchant, where it be-
longs. The articles that they
are supposed to make decent
profit on will be bought from
Sears. Roebuck & Co., or some
other concerns of like occupation
and the local man will have to
be contented with selling flour,
bacon, sugar and such articles
as there is not enough profit
on to keep him in BUSINESS,
hence fewer merchants and less
competition and that seems to
be what some people seek TO
live on. We hope the new law
will prove beneficial - but
we are doubtful of there being
anything good in it for Texas.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17
PLAINS AFTER RAILROAD
Citizens Sign Contract With Rail-
road Builders to Pay Bonus
Of S25,000.00,

The railroad surveying party
arrived at II. M. Haskew's place,
one and one-half miles south of
Plains last Saturday afternoon,
and Monday proceeded north
with the survey as far as p. 4.
Coorad's ranch, where they sus-
pended operations until the ar
rival of Mr.. G.. A. Ryan. The
surveying corps was in charge of
Mr.. +. W. Swart, who has two
men in his employ. On Thurs
day night Mr.. Ryan and wife
arrived from Midland, and yes
terday he met a committee APP
pointed at a meeting of the citi-
zens of the county on Tuesday.
The people of Yoakum county
is to donate to said railway com
pany a right.of-wav through
Yoakum county, land for depot
ground near Plans, also a bonus
of S25. 600. Said bonus to be
paid in cash or land, $1,000 in
cash and the balance to be paid
in land. The above mentioned
bonus to be paid when the road
is completed to Plains and trains
running over same, or when
trains are running over the road
to depot located at a distance not
over one and a half miles from
the town of Plains.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17
The Wilson Fund

ii you are interested in the
election of Mr.. Wilson as presi-
dent of the United States we
urge that you join the list of
subscribers to the fund being
collected by the Avalanche.
Bring in your dollar, fifty cents.
or a quarter or such amount as
you wins to contribute and we
will see that it is forv arded to
the proper authorities.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

The Avalanche occasionally
hears a man grumbling about
the town he lives in. We would
not suffer a day to pass with us
in a town we did not like-there
are too MANY other places in the
world. Get out of Lubbock. You
are certainly hard to please any
way if you do not like a town
like Ours
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

The reason Lubbock mer-
chants succeed in their adver-
Using; they never advertise
goods or prices that they cannot
make good.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

Merkel has another newspaper,
the Merkel Herald. 1t has not
been many months since one of
Merkel's papers suspended:publi-
cation giving as its reason that
Merkel was not large enough
for two papers, but it seems the
new papers promoters are game
and are going 20 try a second
DaDer.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

Strangers often ask about the
sanitary condition of the town.
1t would be unnecessary if they
happen to visit some sections of
our town. Clean up.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

Give facts about Lubbock
they are enticing enough without
fiction leave that part for others
to perform that have not the
genuine article to back 'em up.
Tell 'em to come to Lubbock.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

Big cities are not always the
best place to live. AS a rule you
have to be exceptionally bright
to exc out an existence there
while a man with ordinary in
telligence in the country can live
on the fat of the land with little
effort
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

Sister Mary Blase and Re-
demptor of the order of the In
cornate Word, Dallas. were WISH
tors in Lubbock Tuesday and
Wednesday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

An individual or firm that is not
willing to pay a little additional
tax for the maintenance of a
good school in the community
certainly does not deserve the
support Of the people.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

One of the best ways of show
ing that you believe in the sue
cess of your city is to invest your
money in local enterprises and
take an interest in every move
ment that makes for the welfare
of your fellow man.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

c. A. Thomas. Tahoka's pop
ular druggist. passed through
Lubbock Wednesday on his way
to Dallas.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

Mack Hume Of Post, was in
the city looking after business
matters yesterday and today.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. A. X. Lacky, of
Crosbyton, are visiting with Mr..
and Mrs. Colby Thomas in our
city this week.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

A town cannot get too many
parks says good authority on
these lines. Lubbock hasn't any
at all-but we need one.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. N. Frank Faulk
and baby are here visiting
Mrs. Faulk's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. NJ. Royalty.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

Progressiveness is the fore
runner of prosperity in any COM
munity. Let Lubbock people
get busy.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

II. M. Holbrook, of Crosbyton.
spent Tuesday and Wednesday
in Lubbock on business.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

Father c. J. Bier. of Amarillo
celebrated mass at the home of
c. w. Holt Wednesday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

+. NJ. Maddox of Ballinger,
was a business visitor in our city
TODAY.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

j. Fl. Skogg, of Hereford. was
a business visitor in the. city
Monday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

I. j. Writ was down from
his Alternately home the first of
the week shaking hands with
his many friends in Lubbock.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

Bob Lewis OF Duncan. Ariz..
was here the first of the week
looking after business matters. =
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

The following are among the
many who marketed cotton here
during the past week.
w. B. Burford, j. II. Kemp,
+. r. Davis. G. c. Cooper, f. j.
Smith, T. Bowles, W. c. Brown,
r. r. Hooper, j. b. McClung.
J. c. Newton, J. B. Ryan, Viii
Moore. G. c. Davis, c. +.
Farris. j. S. Able, I. NJ. Ad-
kins, H. NJ. Williams. J. b.
Teal, +. Mitchell, w. ID. Davis.
w. A. Collier. S. S. Rush. n.
Looney. C. Landrum. W. C..
Brown. w. l.. Simpson. +. j.
Smith, w. Haney, w. T. Jen-
nings, w. +. Davis and o. +.
Rush.
This is nothing like a com.
plete list of those who marketed
cotton here this week. but it
goes to show that the fieecy
staple is coming into Lubbock.
the best cotton market on the
Plains. and another reason
that the cotton is coming here
from a distance. is that the
here are selling their
goods at a lower price and
many Inducements for
the farmers to mfket their cot.
ton in Lubbock.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

X. NJ. Clayton made trip to
his Cara County ranch the first
Of the week.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

This is the whole story in a
nutshell. The farmer wants
higher prices. the wage-earner
wants higher wages. the store
keeper wants higher profits.
President Harrison once said
that a cheap coat marks a cheap
man. He was right. Things
are the cheapest when things
are depressed. The bargain
counter always opens during a
panic. In times of prosperity.
when wages are highest. when
factories are busy, the farmer
sets aside a surplus. Yet.
everyone wants the other mans
products at the lowest price and
sell his own at the highest.
How selfish human nature ISL
Ex.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

j. j. Miller, one of Lubbock
county's most substantial farm
ers, marketed two bales Of cot
ton here v ednesday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

Mrs. II. A. Pearson and chill.
dren of Bell county passed
through Lubbock Monday en-
route TO Lorenzo. where they
will join their husband and
father and make their future
home.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

Louis A. Robinson is now
located in the building formerly
occupied by the Merrill Electric
Company, on west Broadway.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

NJ. X. Usleman returned Sat-
urday from a business trip TO
Knox City.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

X. Wilbur Brown, of San An
gelo, Inspector for the II. p.
Drought a. Co.. Insurance, spent
the first Of the week in this
section of the country looking
after their interests.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

Mrs. l.. J. Thornton of Crosby
county. who has been visiting in
passed through our city
Wednesday en- route home.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17
The Voting Contest

In a few days the big voting
contest will be on in full blast
and the interest will be keen.
Nominations are being made and
it is expected that a large num-
Der will be IN the race before the
next issue of the Avalanche.
Read the ad IN another column
of this paper and famIliarize
yourself with the terms of the
contest.
The following individuals have
been nominated to date:
INDIVIDUALS
Miss Minnie Hurst 300 votes
Miss Willye Wilson. 500 votes
ORGANIZATIONS
Carlisle Sunday School 500 votes
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

Your hsAlthAssznds that you
buy the fesbN and purest of
candies @}rtiB's are fresh and
pure. l5lt
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

Johh Hudson of Crosbyton.
was among those to be seen on
the streets of Lubbock Monday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-10-17

Money toAoan on farms and
ranchesThe BANKERS Trust CO.
of AmAxilIo Mas unlimited CAPT
tai from fj4<ern connections. at
a low rsF of Interest. long time
and ea3 termJ See or write
Moore & &ghes. Lubbock,
Texas. Is IL