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The Lubbock School Regulations

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see that their children have reg
ular hours at home for study and
that those hours are after supper
The afternoon is the best time
for little children 10 prepare
their lessons. but the boy or girl
in the high school who claims to
be doing his or her work thor
oughly and yet studies none in
the evening is deceiving himself,
or his parents or both.
Lessons should be learned at
home and reviewed in the school
room. Parents should require
the children to report at home
within a reasonable time after
school is dismissed. and in case
they fail to do so an investIga-
ton should be made, as this
course would greatly lessen mis-
conduct on the streets.
Parents are invited and earn
estly requested TO confer freely
with the superintendent and
teachers regarding the interests
of their children. We are al
WAYS ready TO hear suggestioCs
made in kindness and good faith,
as we are working for the good
of the child and the schools and
not for our own pleasure.
PUPILS
Every pupil is required to con
form to all the rules and regula-
tions of the school, to obey
promptly all directions Of the
teacher. to observe good order
and propriety or department, to
be diigent in study. kind tC
schoolmates, to refrain from
hasty or improper language, &c
be clean and neat in persona
attire. and to quit the nelghbor.
hood Of the school in quiet and
orderly manner. Immediately up
on being dismissed.
For the purpose of enforcing
proper discipline and maintaining
good order among the pupils at
tending school, and that they
NAV receive the full benefit OF
the instruction. the school author
| tiles and teachers shall be deemed
to have jurisdiction over then
/ from the hour they leave
home Monday morning
until Friday evening, and durins
which time pupils will not Do
permitted to attend balls or par
ties. visit or receive company
visit the town or be seen upor
/ the streets after dark, without
special permission. In our opin
ion. pupils who are permitted tC
indulge in these amusements are
untitled TO pursue their studies
as they should, and are otter
detrimental TO the entire student
body. Hence. parents and guard
ians are earnestly requested tC
cooperate with the board anc
faculty in maintaining this pro
hibition and to urge upon then
children studious habits at home.
Quiet, orderly conduct, such as
should characterize young ladies
and gentlemen. will be required,
Pupils who shall deface or in.
lure any of the school property
shall pay in full for all damages.
Failure to do this within one
week shall subject the offender
to suspension until payment is
made.
Lessons assigned for night
study must be prepared. and We
hope parents will assist US in
having this done. Excuses for
absence or hardness. and re-
quests for dismissal before the
close of school. must be made in
writing TO the teacher of the
-
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! Yrea t4SScNJUytF
r&ynx Grnr MEET,
1911 NEEDLE CLUB

The 1911 Needle Club was en-
tertained by Mesdames Griffin
and John Robinson at the home
of Mrs. Robinson. August 10th.
A delightful afternoon was
spent in lively conversation and
embroid.ring. Mesdames Rob
bins. Stone. Farris and Chaplin
were made members OF the club.
This Needle Club grows in in
terest at each meeting.
The ladies' decided to treat
their husbands 20 another moon
light picnic in the near future.
Delicious peach ice and sun
shine cake were served to those
present. which composed the
following ladies' Mesdames
Word. Ballinger. Barclay. Hurt,
Brown. Palmer. Towle, James
K. Robinson. Downing ond Miss
Harriet Brown. Visitors. Mes
danes Peoples. of Waco. 4s@.
of Dallas. Sims, Of Waco.
Nichols. Of Jacksboro and White.
of Coleman.
The club will meet with Mrs.
w. s. Norton. August 18th.
b. NJ. T.. CLUB
The Il. NJ. +. Club met Tues
day afternoon. August 18th. A
more delightful afternoon was
never spent. Misses Alvin
Patterson and Jewel Burrus
were hostess on this occasion at
home Of Miss Burrus.
After an hour or two of work
and fan, they were served to
delicious cream and cake. Those
present were, Misses FarrIs,
Bullock, Atkins. Lane, Jordon.
Roy. Adams. Marshall, Haring-
ton. Long and Martin.
The next meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. Kate Reed,
August 9th, with Misses Roy
and Csraway as hostess.
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shaving. shampooing and hail
cutting going on all the time al
the Imberlal Barber Shop. Fol
low tie croyas--SQu are next,
We employ only frS class bar.
bers. ~ III
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-08-22


excuse.
(c) Persistent and wilful dis
obedience.
I'D Using profane or unchaste
language.
(e) Carrying dangerous in
struments.
() Disrespect to- teachers in
or out of school or on any day of
the week or at any time OF the
day.
(g) Fighting, quarreling or
disturbing the peace on the
school premises, or while going
to and from school.
(h) Continued idleness or
lack of application.
ID Writing on, marking or
defacing school property, side
walks, fences or buildings.
ID Resistance to discipline.
(k) Leaving school without
permission.
CD Other causes which NAV
arise. not herein mentioned.
ANY pupil suspended under any
OF the foregoing rules may be re-
instated only on such conditions
as the superintendent and board
shall determine.
JANIToRS
1t shall be the duty of the
ianito-s to keep the school build
ings and grounds in good order,
TO sweep the rooms. stalrways
and CLOAK rooms daily. and with
cloth or feather brush to remove
all dust every morning from the
desks, tables, chairs. seats. etc.
to wash floors and windows
whenever directed by the prln-
cipal or superintendent; to make
fires.
They shall have supervision of
the closets and shall render the
superintendent and principal such
assistance IN matters of discipline
therein and Whereabouts as they
may request.
They shall notice carefully the
conditions Of repairs on the build
ings and shall promptly report 10
the superintendent any actual or
threatened damage. and 10 per-
form such other duties as may
be directed by the proper
authority.
LITERARY SOCIETY
This will be a part of the work
Of the pupil. and is under the
supervision Of the superlntend-
ent. Ii constitutes large part
of the Students preparation for
/ life: is made practical: as well as
disciplinary. All pupils Of the
High school are requested 10 at
teno and take part in the pro-
ceedings. The pupils from other
departments are not barred.
This will not interfer with the
pupils daily work. as the time of
meeting will be Friday evening.
| night
Shaving. shampooing and hair
cutting going on all the time at
the IMPERIAL Barber Shop. Fol
low tit croyas--kQu are next.
We employ only frS class bar
bers. ~ Ut
State Senator w. J. Bryan. Of
Abilene, was quite painfully in
jured, if not fatally so. last Sun
day by being thrown from a
horse. striking on his head. He
was at the time Of the accident
on his ranch near Hamlin, and
was hurried to Abilene Oh a
special train so that he might
have the very best of medical
aid.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Bacon
and little son. Lawrence. return
ed Monday from Amarillo.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-08-22

Rev. G.. w. Dunn. of Dine
who has been assisting Rev.
l.. Elliott. of the First Presb
terian Church at this place.
protracted meetings at Labboc|
Crosbyton, Rails and Cone. Ia
Monday for his home.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. John YOU'D
who have been spending a Y
days here the guests of RELATIVE
have returned to their home |
Crosbyt0n.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-08-22

Richard l.. Wilson and Nh
Jennie Nabb. Paul II. Bryan ad
Ada May Cox. and N. B. Mortd
and Miss Ethel Telford. all 4
Petersburg, were married la
week. Rails Banner.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-08-22
AGILE NEEDLE CLUB
DELAYED. }


The Agile Needle Club met
with Mrs. Parks. August 9Th.
There were thirteen members
present, and all report lovely
time. as this club is noted for
having good times.
The club will meet with Mrs.
Lindsey. August 23rd. Mrs.
Parks served delicious ice cream
and cake and lemonade, which
was greatyeYoye%
EXERN fIh MEETING
The Eastebftar will meet IN
regular sesN Thursday night,
August 22M. All members
are Invited to attend.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-08-22

Jim Scott spent Monday
Amarillo.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-08-22

Mrs. s. 4. Bigger. a sister
Mrs. j. l.. Elliott. who resides
Corpus Christi. Texas. left Mo
day for Rockdale. Texas. whe'
she will visit a few weeks befoI
returning home.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-08-22

Sam Smiths pleasant SIN
greets the customers Of the Sa
itary Barber Shop since kIrI
left. Sam has many friends
Lubbock who always like
patronize the shop where he
employed.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-08-22

". L. ketcham. the first loo
agent for the Santa y
in Lubbock. now Of Am
rillo. was a passenger
the south bound train Tuesds
and stopped off the train lof
enough to shake hands with
large circle of FRIENDS around q
depot.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-08-22

For SALE Mree small mules
city broke. rNse mules are fas
drivers, just thf thing for ear
rage r. dlrivjT7See Martin 70 /!
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-08-22
Classified Ads.
: F e 5 sALR,Y%d, , China s pigs
SGT

For SALBN TRADE Goo,
buggy and hnlfss " will trad'|
for horse oSuM B. GREEN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-20
Delegates at Conference Arc
Again Obliged to Wait
for Instructions
MEANWHILE GREEKS
REPORT VICTORIES
Troops Around Janina Gain
Advantage and Aeroplane
Drops b NIB in Camp
OF In my

LONDON, Dec. 1s.-Suspecting the
Turkish delegates OF pursuing aiiatory
tactics in the hope II strengthening
their army with their view OF rssuming
the war or OF forcing lnlei entlon ~
the powers through whom they teheVe
they could secure better terms of Il set
Element. tie ENJOYS OF the Balkan al
lies are pre- pared TO break off the nego-
liations permanently unless the Turks
show more disposition TO talk pusl-
ness"
4 he Balkan plenipotentiaries quit st.
James Palace this afternoon in an
unpleasant state Of m.nd. The peace
difference had been adjourned from
Tuesday to allow the Turks to get
fresh instructions from Cons antinopie.
This afternoon the Turks said ths in
struciions had net arrived. but were
on their way. Adjournment was again
t,,.en until SATURDAY afternoon.
report from Constant.ncple states
tat In these instructions the porte
authorizes her ENJOYS to propose thar
All tn, Eesfgggd Turkish towns sfiais
he revictualed, and II the proposal Is
act accepted, negotiations are to lie
arcAen OFT.
A settlement Of the Balkan trouble
~ now In more distant prospect th3n
r ~ her, the -sFssaist4se was sign I'd Inc
question Of Greek participation IS sa.i
-
tGtontIuu.d on Second i'aEe.1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-20
CONFIDENT DANIELSLS
TO BE IN THE CABINET

Nationally the president elect did
nothing except to receive from Sem
ator Lee Oyerman. of North Caro-
lima. a petition urging the appoint-
ment of Jcsephus Daniels as post
master general. This petition con-
sists of resolutions adopted by the
Press association. Democratic execu-
tive committee, natl ,nal electors, del
egates to Baltimore, and the sigma
lures OF renators and other distin-
guished men. Senator Overman said
to the correspondents he felt conf
dent Mr.. Daniels would be member
Ct the cabinet. but he added that he
based this opinion on statements
made to him BY newspaper CORE
spondents close - the president-eIect.
Mr.. Daniels was one OF the most
active members OF the Democratic
executive committee and one OF the
hardest workers In behalf or the DEM
ocratic ticket In the recent campaign.
He i very close 70 the presidenl-
elect {.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-20
DIES IN SHAMELESS
As BULLETS HAIL
WIFE MURDERER KILLS TWO OF
POLICE FORCE SEEKING TO
DIsLoDGE HIM.
AMMONIA A WEAPON
IT'S FUMES OVERCOME HIM AND
AMID voLLEYs OF SHOT At
TACKING PARTY FINISH
WORK.
AMMONIA A WEAPON

MEMPHIS, TENN, Dec. 1s.--After
Jesse Wooten, wounding Officer
Charles Davis. and holding practical
~ the entire police department at bay
for over nine hours. Adam j. Roehler,
overcome by ammonia hurled into the
barricade room.
When the officers looked through a
hole torn In the ceiling OF Boehler' S
st. onghold, he was stretched on the
bed. apparently par alyzed by the drug
fumss. They say, however. that they
saw him move, and yoiiey was fired
ar h,nl. fully dozen bullets pene-
t.utlng his body.
PREVIOUS 10 the killing OF Boehler.
sta ding /. Par ons. a drug clerk, was
shot by Police Sergeant Julias Brett
In the belief that he was the man the
officers were seeking. He is at st.
Jpseph's hospital and surgeons say
no has no chance to recover.
Decapit.tc- wife.
Bcehlers young wife was found de-
cap!tated In their rooms in Union
avenue Wednesday night, and Boeh-
Ter was located early today in build
Ing at 1913 North Main street. Wooten
and Davis were shot when the pos sc
of officers first attempted to enter
the room.
The Police then went to the floor
below and tried to kill Boehler by
shooting through the moor of his
room. This proving Ineffective for
maldehyde was dashed into Boehler's
room.
While a hole was being made
through door. however. Boehler sue
reedfnr In wrestling opa of the axef
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-20
TO PLAY
D|RCES FOR REID
TW0 CRACK CORPS OF british
TROOPS WILL ESCORT BoDY
TO VICTORIA STATION.
GUN CARRIAGE BIER
COFFIN ON NATAL WILL DE
GUARDED NIGHT AND DAY
DURING VOYAGE ny
MARINES.

LONDON Dec. 1s.-Coomplete
r'ans for the removal OF Whitela W
i.eid's body from England show as,,
the British government has ordered
the fullest honors paid to tic late
ambassador.
The troops escorting The qua car.
riage which will bear the remains
from Dorchester III ouse to Wet rla
station Saturday morning viii cen-
sis, OF troop of lie guaras and
four companies of Scots guard. vita
a band and pipers, who will alter
nately play funeral marches AMI
dirges.
No carriages will follow the body.
which will be taken by special ira n
to Portsm outh, where a naval guard
OF honor will salute the remains. a
party of seamen will carry the co9in
aboard the cruiser Natal. lying a;ons-
eide jetty.
Coffin Guarded by Marines.
A Chappelle Ardente has been pre-
pared on board the warship. where
the coffin will lay during the voyage.
guarded by marine sentries.
With the American and British
flags at half-mast. the Natal will
leave the harbor. while the guns OF
forts and warships thunder out Il
salute. The Natal will probably
make the voyage at a speed Of twenty
knots. slightly Less than full speed.
King George and Queen Mary were
today among the many sendera Of
floral tributes. The royal offering Is
a large oval composed of orchids and
white blooms. A palm leaf across
the center bears the Inscription: AS
token OF friendship and sincere re.
gard from the king and queen"
wreaths From Royal Family.
The wreaths from the king and
queen. Queen Alexandra, tho Reid
family and their relations. the Amer
lean embassy, the American society
Of London and other American In
stitutione will accompany the bods
to Portsmouth.
The Hon. John Ward. the deceased,
son-in-law. will be chief mourner al
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-20
TAFT ULT|MATUM
TO MEXICO MAY
RESULT IN WAR
President and Cabinet Feel
That Madero Government
Needs Discipline
FLEET OF WARSHIPS
READY FOR ACTION
Blockade of Mexican Ports
and Seizure of Territory
May Flo low Refusal
OF Indemnity
WASHINGTON, Dec.

WASHINGTON, Dec 1s.-The
United States is on the verge OF
occupying Mexico.
Stirred by the defiant and evasive
attitude OF President Madero toward
demands by the United States that
Mexican murderers ot Americans be
punished, and that indie mnity be
gwen for the loss OF American life
md property, President TAFT today
sent an ultimatum TO Madero under
which he must act Or suffer the
dovnsal, OF his government
The battIeships Minnesota. Kansas,
South Car china and Michigan were re-
Gently sent to Mexican waters In the
hope that Madero and his advisers
might be brought to their senses.
While ostensibly on the way back to
Hampton Roads they Will be KEEP:
ready for action.
The crisis with Mexico has come "a
she end of a series of diplomatic
changes between this government and
Mexico. which taxed the patience of
Pre- ssaens Taft and Secretary OF State
Knox. The conclusion has been forced
that the Madero government is hope
iessly impotent and that the time has
come when the United States must
cease temporizing with the situation.
Acqnainfe President E,lcsf.
II Is understood that President Taft
CONTINUED on Second parel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-20
OPPORTUNITY TO
PURCHASE A PARK
SITE IS LIMITED
Richmond College Grounds
Will Be on Market But
a Short u h.lc
TWO SYNDICATES
We ULD | URCHASE
Beard Prefers to Sell to the
City and Civic Organiza-
tions Are Expected
10 EnCo rse

The city of Richmond has the OPP
portunity for a limited time to pur-
chase the property now owned and
occupied by Richmond college. Rich
mond college has purchased other
property farther out and expects TO
occupy its new home next session and
in the meantime the property 1t now
OWNS and occupies, which is located
on Broad street in the West End, il
for sale.
While this property Is now for
sale 1t will not be on the market
for long. Already several offers have
beon made for the property. and at
least two real estate syndicates are
very urgent in their efforts to secure
It. One of these syndicates has made
an offer. which Is very close TO the
ice at which the property is held
by the board Of trustees Of the col
lege.
But the board Of trustees feel that
the city should have the refusal OF
the property. IL the city desires to
acquire IT. Only two members of
the beard are of the opinion that the
property should not be sold to the city
while the remaining members are all
OF the opinion that 1t should be,
No Proposition Made.
- No proposition has yet been made
10 the city by the board. and u IL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-20
JENxISG3 caYAI
LAUDS WILSON AND PREDICTS
TRIUMPH OF PROGRESS7VES


~ believe in the future of the
Democratic party and in the ability
of Woodrow Wilson to give the coun-
try g successful administrator. l
believe that the people are in no
mood for temporiz-ng and that thay
will demand of congress progressive
legislation along the lines laid down
in the Democratic platform. I be-
l'eve that II will be given them and.
II so, that the party will be returned
TO power four years hence. I believe
that the election of Governor Wilson
has given an impetus to progressive
Democracy that will carry 1t far"
Si'ent Ahout Himself.
Thus William Jennings Bryan ex-
pressed himself yesterday on the re-
cent victory Of the Democratic party
at the polls and the party prospects
for the future He had little to
say of individuals. though making II
plain that ne hoped and believed
thu progressive Democrats would con-
troll, and little to say OF himself and
his own expectaiions of office. II he
has any. He refused absolutely to
discrss the possibility Of hts being
rendered a seat in the cabinet or to
tell whether he Intends to oppose
Senator Thomas 8. Martin. Of vir-
gIFfd. as ieNTeY fL IBe FnhJOfitN III tue
senate. When asked the pointblank
question as to whether he would
take the same stand aga INST Sena-
ter Martin that he took two years age
Mr. Bryan replied. Il do not care to
discuss that matter at this time
He sounded a warning to the con-
servatives OF the party. saving that II
there be any to counsel retreat from
the advanced ground taken by Gov
ernor Wilson and the majority If the
peonIe of the country the Republican
nror-essf'7es stand ready to step into
the breach, to helm the kind OF legis-
lation desired and thus secure some
of the credit.
Tribute to Wilson.
The Commoner paid. a tribute tc
Governor Wilson's progressiveness and
ability. both in his speech and ar
Interview given to The Virginian at.
terward. He stated that the presi.
dent exercises a great influence foi
good and that Governor Wilson viii
have behind him vast host to sup
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-20

TRENTON, N. j.. Dec. ls.-Gov-
ernor Wilson took two important
steps today toward putting into ef-
feet in New Jersey the reform called
for In the State platform.
First, he had long conference
with Chancellor Edwin Walker and
former Judge Bennett vansickel.
whom he had appointed as a COM
mittee to recommend q competent
antitrust lnw. to take place of the
present Inadequate statutes. which
have earned for New Jersey the title
OF .mosher ~ trGrts."
Second, the governor summoned
before him and undertook to whip
into line Leon 8. Taylor, the youth
full assembiyman from Monmouth
county, who was the caucus choice ot
the Smtth-Nugent faction for speaker
OF the house. Governor Wilson said
after this. conference that he be-
lieved Taylor would do the right
thirg." but despite the governors
confidence Tavlor seemed anything
but : tanned insurgsn4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-20
PRESIDENT SENDS
REFORM MESSAGE
RECOMMENDS THAT SEATS IN
CONGRESS RE GIVEN TO
80 CABINET MEMBERS.
TAKES UP CIVIL LIST
PRAISES PARCELS POST. POSTAL
SAVINGS BANKS. REMsEN
BOARD AND SHERMAN
ANTITRUST LAW.
TAKES UP CIVIL LIST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-In his
third message to congress, which was
read in the senate today. but not in
the house. because of an early ad-
iournment, President Taft makes the
following recommendations:
Seats in congress for cabinet mem
bers.
The extension OF the postal savings
bank system.
Placing all postmasters and 9th n
loca! government officers on the civil
service list.
Additional compensation Vt rail-
roads for carrying mails and rarc-is
post,
Revision OF the land laws and the
land department.
The continuance OF the Remscn
board of food experts, appointed by
President Roosevelt.
A system OF agricultural credits.
Appropriation for a national build
ing at the Panama Pacific exposition.
The further Identification of WASH
ington-
TIL, president depiores:
The private ownership of public
lands. particularly In Alaska
This inactivity OF congress relative
to the unhealthy conditions of the
Indiana
The opposition to the Sherman an
t-trust law.
Enforcing Sherman Law.
OF the enforcement Of the Sherman
law the president says:
THE trust question In the enforce
ment OF the Sherman ANTITRUST law
IL gradually solving itself. ID main
, tainfsg the principle and rest BRING the
Practice OF competition. and If the
law IL quietly but firmly enforced
bus.ness will adjust itself to the stat
utory requirements and the unrest In
commercial circles provoked by the
trust discussion will disappeXr."
The president urged that seats be
created In congress for members g.
tho cabinet. A. that ofiicial statement
might be forthcoming at times when
great questions are agitatlns ths
| VIII thus be brought into closer re-
laticnship with the executive and leg
islative departments Of the govern
ment
Under the head. Department OF
tn, Interior" Mr.. Taft criticised the
governments policy toward the In.
dir.ns, r~buking congress for not max.
! ing an appropriation by which dis
care monG the Western tribes Nigh,
he AIDE quateiy fought. The presiden,
! paid his respects TO the Indian bureau
by declaring 1t incapable of dealing
with various issues.
Praises Roosevelt Board.
Discussing tae pure food law, the
4 president cOncurred In ''the wisdom
shown by 3reeide-t Roosevelt In ere.
atirF tho Femsen board cf experts.
and hoped that ccnxress would organ.