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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27

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William Jennings BRYAN met
defeat today at the hands OF
the Democratic National Con-
vention and it is the opinion
of many party leaders here that
he has eliminated himself from
the race for the presidential
nomination.
Former Judge Alton B. Parker
| of New York was elected tenn
porary chairman over Bryan.
the vote being $40 to SO, and
/ the defeat of the Nebraskan is
| interpreted in many ways.
| CLARIFIES CLAIM NOMINATION
Champ Clark's friends openly
claim the nomination, and many
of the attendants at the con-
vention believe that it will be
Speaker Clark or a dark horse
that will be named.
Ii is talked here also that
Bryan is not crushed by any
means, and some of his friends
adhere to the statement that
the defeat for temporary chair
manship is not a test of his
strength in the convention.
Some of his more ardent friends
were forced to vote against
him, on account of circum-
stances, for temporary chair
man.
Claims are made that the
vote given Bryan indicates that
he holds the veto power" in
convention which places him in
a position of dominance as to
who shall be the nominee.
Many of the Clark delegates
openly threw their support with
the anti Bryan faction, which
is regarded as opening the
breach between Clark and Bryan.
which is liable to cause the
supporters to make a bitter fight
on Clark.
Many consider the vote of the
Clark adherents for Judge
Parker as a distinct bid for the
conservative element in the con-
vention. Straight out Wilson
delegates today through their
solid support to Bryan, and the
leaders figure that this will make
the conservative element choose
Clark in preference to Wilson as
a progressive candidate.
Report is current tonight that
New York with ninety votes as
a controlling factor in the situ-
alton will go for Clark. This
report is based on the action
of. New York today voting
against Bryan.
The fact that the Missouri
delegation gave Parker a ma
jority of its votes, called out
reports of the coalition between
New York and Missouri. and
naturally led to talk of Clark
as the nominee and a New York
man, probably Senator O'Gor-
man for vice president.
UNDERWOOD IN COMBINE?
There is talk also that the
Underwood forces will come
into the combination as Under
wood will get the speakership
in the event of Clark's election.
Senator-elect James of Ken
lucky is discussed as the prob.
able permanent chairman of the
convention.
Those arguing against the pos
sibility of Bryan being named.
declared that his say in the con-
vention today failed to stampede
it.
Bryan today declared that the
sinister influences which had
been worked at the Republican
convention In Chicago were op-
Grating even more brazenly In
Baltimore.
Bryan was clearly under
stress IA he made a plea for
the convention 10 turn down
Wall street interests which he
doelafod were represented M
the se|ecllon OF Judge Parser.
lir,an advocated John " Kern
M Indiana a. chairman keIo
then look the plalIoFa and do
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27

reports from SUI corresponds
|ents TO the News in Texas and
Oklahoma. written on June Is,
Indicate a very promising condi-
tion of crops. with the prospect
good for the harvesting of the
largest crop of feedstuffs ever
produced on Texas farms. AT
his time last year the southwest
Tas suffering from a prolonged
lrouth. This year, and in many
distances on the day before the
reports were written. or on the
he very day of writing. good
oaking rains have fallen.
cotton LATE BUT FLOURISHING
The average cotton condition
hows lower than at the same
ime last year. which fact is at
kjbutable to the latness of the
". The plant however. is, as
rule. in good growing condition;
elds are clean and well cultivat-
1. and damage by pests negigi-
le. Grain and feedstu II s
hve been largely planted in
exas, with the result Of a de-
reased cotton acreage. In Okla
PIMA the late spring resulted in
reduction Of cotton.
FIGURES ON COTTON
The acreage Of cotton in Texas
is year is 5.S per cent less than
1911; in Oklahoma il is l5.9
,r cent less. The average con-
ton IN Texas is 22 per cent
wer than at the same time last
ar: in Oklahoma it is Cd per
nt lower, attributable in both
ses, as has already been re-
hrked, to the lateness Of the
op.
FARMERS FIX FOR FEEDsTUFF
Last year many of the Texas
rmers were obliged to spend
lch Of their cotton money for
edstufs. The result is that
3 year they have planted
kely of small grains. corn and
rage crops, and in these lines
|od crops have already been
lde or are promised, as a rule.
heed. the crop conditions upon
; whole are encouraging. The
pditions by districts are sum
lrized below.
EAST TEXAS
Cotton from ten 10 thirty days
e, due to late spring rains and
d weather. Plants young but
fifty: fields well worked and
an. But few insects bother
Low percentage of condi-
n seems TO be based entirely
On lateness of crop. Recent
ms put everything in fine con-
Won and condition percentage
greatly improve. More land
cultivation, but increase is de-
led almost entirely to feed
)ps. Corn and forage crops
yer better. Yield prospects
tj IN a decade. Increased oat
|e4Re: good yields.
NORTH TEXAS
Ali crops late. due to late
ling. Rain came in time to
Ie corn and q bumper yield is
)ected. Corn acreage increas-
fully rs per cent. Oats the
i in years and a large acreage.
peat turning out exceptions
II. Cotton making splendid
bgress. Some localities report
uther advanced at this time
IN last year. but generally
baking il is fully fifteen days
Lice reported in a few in
ices but heavy rain expected
ut a stop 10 damage. One
lity reports slight damage by
inns. Generally free from in
Is. Fields clean and we'll
liked. Decreased acreage due
arge increase In acreage OF
oats. wheat and other
- and forage cropa.
CENTRAL TEXAS
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27

Messrs. Joe McCullum. Ollin
Try and Alex Norris. of Lock-
ney. came over in an auto and
visited with their friends among
the fair sex.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27

J. ID. Lane from Colorado has
moved to Lubbock and will re-
side here in the future.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27

]. b. Hilton left Wednesday
afternoon for Alba. where he
has accepted n position.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27

Miss billiard, who visited the
family of w. X. Dickinson has
secured the Lynn school and has
gone to close up a contract with
the school board.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27
NOTICE

NOlltt
The following notice from
the pastor of the Nazarene
church is an urgent invitation to
attend the revival services which
began Wednesday:
The revival meeting which be-
gun June 18th. held by Rev.
b. F. Neelv. of Peniel, Texas.
He is one of our best preachers
and the meeting will be held
in the Nazarene church, on
South Singer Street. about three
blocks from the square. Every
body is cordially invited TO at
tend these services. Those who
fail to hear this great man will
miss a treat. Be sure to come.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27
nlIaY MEk'n nlnLE olAaa

II may he OF lnlorual % YOU
lo know that the eli J IA groN.
Ing both Ia num.mx anu Ia tho
interest taken M memhels.
This ID largely 4 The elh.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27

v. n. Hargett. Of Brownheld,
was In the city Thursday and
paid this office a pleasant call
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27

Lester Ellis. Of the spikes a
Son grocery store wens 10 Lo-
renzo Tuesday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27

/. n, Minor went 10 crosby1o'
Monday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27

+. B. Penney has purchased
the J. j. billiard residence, cor
ner Broadway and Willow streets
and is now occupying same. Mr..
Adams, the former occupant is
now occupying a residence in
the east part of town.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27

s. n. Oliver returned from
Slaton Wednesday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27

Mrs. C. II. Partin and son
left Wednesday for Anson,
Jones County. where they will
spend a few weeks with the
family of Mr.. Spraberry.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27
Died

The friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter II. Denison were made
sorry Wednesday upon the re-
ceipt Of the information of the
death of Mack Long Shafter.
their infant son, who at the
time of their residence here
swallowed SOME concentrated
lye.
The little fellow suffered
greatly and everything within
the power of the most skilled
physicians and specialists was
done to relieve the little sufferer
but only temporary relief could
be given.
The remains of the little
fellow were laid to rest in the
Oaklawn Cemetery at Batesville.
Ark, June 10Th. at 10 o'clock.
The bereaved family, for deeply
bereaved they are, have the
heartfelt sympathy of their
MANY friends in Lubbock.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27

Among the new arrivals in
Lubbock last week was a ten
pound boy at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert |. Tubbs on
tie 18th inst.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27

Mrs. ID. N. Bickenback and
daughter. who have been visit
ing at the home Of N. r. Por.
ter. left Thursday for their
home in Mason.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Briggs Robertson
of Slaton. who have been the
guests of Mrs. Robertson's
sister. Mrs. Roger Pierce. have
returned home.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27

Frank Neal has accepted a
position with c. E. Hunt. the
grocer.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27
Church Notes

[We will be glad to make any an
nouncements Of Church Service, Pro-
grams, etc, in this column free of
charge, where no revenue is received
from the services. - Editor.
ACALL TO ALL
Did you know
The Bible is soy
II you do not believe.
Come see what others receive;
But If you are Gods child.
Come listen 10 Gods word awhile,
Whosoever you may be,
And howsoever you you may see,
We want you TO be seen
In the church OF the Nazarene.
The Bibles light,
Shines very bright,
For we give the chapter and verse
OF every command, promise and curse.
That We quote from the pulpit,
For we believe Gods Holy writ,
We don give you our opinion,
For we belong 70 Gods Dominion,
We want you 10 come and see
What God would ike for you 10 be.
To be true
To all Of you,
our preacher tries his best,
And then leaves 10 God the rest
II YOU viii heed b. +. Neely,
You will know Gods word quite freely.
II YOU come 20 hear him tonight
You will see that heis right:
II YOU will this one request obey,
From no service can you stay away.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27

Attorney Sam MeIlell.Naa hels
Isil week attending court
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27
THREE PROTRACTeO MEETINGS
Services Being Conducted Under
Three Roofs by Different
Denominations

The meeting at the East Side
Christian church. conducted by
Elder Nichol still continues, and
is well along on the second week
of their services, and will con-
tinue till Sunday night. Mr..
Nichol is doing some able preach
ing. and is getting a good hear
ing.
The Baptist meeting began
under the tabernacle last Satur-
day night, ard has been at
tracing good congregations all
the while. Rev. Arbuckle con-
Quoted the services up till Tues
day at noon. when Rev. j. H.
Edmund, of Anson, arrived and
has been doing the preaching.
The meeting will continue in
definately.
The Nazarene church COM
menced their meeting Wednesday
evening and will continue sew
eral days under the direction of
Rev. Nicely. of Peniel.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27

The Sun Beam will hold their
meeting Sunday afternoon at
300 o'clock at the tabernacle.
There will also be a mass meet
ing for children at the same
place and hour.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27

A cold, lalo HuflnH ftsponalh|e
fnrA decrease "a acreage and
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-06-27

tI<INtI lNAtH
nera. condition of All crops
l|ent since recent rains,
N was beginning 20 suffer
~ droulh and hot winds de-.
lpuent tslns came iusl Ia
l. "a cnuae ears tn MI A
b elop d expected The eal
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-12-20
THE FRANCHISE OF WOMEN.

written for the Sunday school class
that are taking up studies in social re-
form.)
We find nothing in Scripture which
bears directly either for or against the
franchise of woman.
The Bible does teach, however, equal
ity of rights of man and woman es-
pecially the New Testament lays much
stress on absolute equality. Funda-
mental principles are given for us to
use for the ultimate good of mankind
according as circumstances and the
times demand.
God is no respector of persons. Our
Lord was the friend of publican and
sinner, women as well as men.
In one of the epistles Paul tells the
women to keep silent in the churches
and learn from their husbands at home.
This must have been precept and not
example with Paul and cannot be car
ried out literally. We have no reason
to think that any woman had
chance to learn anything of Paul
in the home. 1t is not always
possible for a woman to get in
struction at home. Once in a great,
great while the learning is on the other
side of the house. We read in the
Scriptures that man should be at the
head of the house. Then we must look
to the lords of creation for that which
is highest in spirituality, good morals
and refinement.
Do we find this condition of affairs?
Can these lords of creation say to us
Come up higher, come up with me?"
Can they answer in the affirmative,
Am my brothers keeper"
Our faith is little shattered wher
we read the laws on the statute books OF
the states of Illinois and New York anc
other states, When we read of the
corruption in politics. When we learr
how congressman are squandering pub
lie money at Washington, congressman
who make good promises and buy theil
votes to get there. When we consider
that our penitentiaries and prisons are
filled with men and our churches arr
largely filled with women-t this includes
the weekly prayer meeting
Some years ago at large gathering
in New York, when the women wer,
seated in the gallery, the great Ruff
Choate was called on to make speech
He looked up at the women and said
land now understand the scripture
injunction that man was made littl
lower than the angels. This was
fiattering compliment, but it also implie,
a righteous judgment and certainly i
would be well for all if the angel par
of the community were to help max
the laws that govern our country AM
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-12-20

States cannot read the ballot. Does
any one question the competency Of the
colored voters in the South? Indeed,
every time a black man is lynched
Uncle Sam looses a voter. Doubtless
every township in the North has its full
quota of men who are not competent or
qualified to vote on the great issues of
the day, the vital questions which ma
terially effect the welfare and destiny
of our country involving state, national
and international relations.
We might look around in our own
town and find few men whose opinion
and judgment we are not all willing to
accept
Under the present regime a man who
is illiterate, inebriate, disreputable, a
vagabond, pauper perhaps does not
know what he is voting for and does
not care so long as he gets quarter or
drink for it, has full rights of fran
chise, while an intelligent woman of the
highest repute and taxpayer support
ing the community with her money must
keep silent, remaining within the pre-
cincts of her own home and abiding by
the laws that such men have helped to
make. Where is the justice or equality
of rights?
The early settlers of this country COM
planned bitterly to the mother country
that taxation without representation
was tyranny" There are taxpayers in
our country at the present time who
might justly appeal to the head of gov
eminent for redress for wrongs on the
ground that taxation without represen.
tation is tyranny. 1t is as unjust as in
colonial days when the outraged tax.
payers threw overheard cargo of tea
in Boston harbor.
Why should any man who is not 6
taxpayer be allowed to vote on MUM
cipal affairs when taxation is involved
leaving the bills for his unfortunate
neighbor to pay who happens to be al
J unfortunate taxpayer?
, 1t is thought by some that the pres
ence of women at the poles would resul
in an improvement in politics, promot
ing a sweeter and purer atmosphere il
the halls of justice.
There can be no doubt that the worl
of reformer like Miss Adams would b,
more potent for good were she givel
the ballot and full citizenship.
7 The women of this country who ar,
earnestly working for reformation an,
= transformation are not dissatisfied
spinsters and aggressive matrons bu
women of well balanced minds who
r earnestly desire higher standard,
? higher code of ethical laws.
p Education eliminates sex distinctio
so far as the mind and judgment ar
concerned, and the women who ar
=. leading the fight today for broade
S womanhood have as good right to b
heard with respect as any of our pro
fessional statesmen or politicians.
1t has been my aim in this pape
e merely to present few phases of tn
d situation as they appear to women.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-12-20

share in the administration of those laws
rather than leave it all for fallen
humanity.
In looking over the history of nations
we find the more enlightened and in
tellectual nation becomes the higher
is the standard placed for women, the
more she is respected and given her
true sphere in life. We find this illus
trated in comparing the status of the
women of India today with those of
some European nations and of our own
country.
Women are treated with greater re-
spect when in general opinion they are
recognized as in every way the equal of
men. The extended knowledge of af
fairs which women gain in the exercise
of the ballot makes them more truly
comrades and fitted to be teachers and
guides.
All organizations formed by women
for the purpose of public good, for the
suppression of intemperance, vice and
crime are fettered and hampered in the
progress of the work because they lack
the vote and the power of legislation.
The w. c. T. u, in many ways, have
done all they could by way of influence
and moral suason, but this does not
count with the legislator.
One strong argument favoring the
Lol Go = 60 49,,
the last quarter of century since New
Zealand granted the franchise to women
giving her full citizenship, vice and
crime have been decreasing. This is
true of some other countries where
women are sitting in the national par
lament.
The laws of the state of Illinois are
not at all helpful to Miss Adams (ot
Hull house fame) in her work of phil
anthropy and charity. Evidently the
legislators who framed those laws die
not have in mind the uplift of human
ity, desire to better social and mora
conditions. The laws of other state.
are not much better. Throughout the
country corporations, manufacturers
: and mill-owners are keeping their hell
: (girls and women) on starvation wages
, 1t may well be designated MANS In
, humanity to Woman" In many place
throughout the country the eight hou
a day system has been established b.
: law by and for men.
: Is it any wonder that the great re
) formers and noble women of our coun
try are coming to the rescue of thei
oppressed and down-trodden sisterhood
| The one great objection that we hea
2 to giving the ballot to women is tn
a fact that they are not qualified to vote
1 No doubt this is true of many women a
well as men.
t Let us first consider existing cond
2 tons and the attendant evils. lively
1 per cent. of the voters in the Unite
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-12-20
REPORT

OF Chas. E. Pinney. County Treasurer, for the
year ending Dec. LIST, 1912.
1911
Dec. To Balance in Treasury $500
=, Lights. Court House 70 IL
Jail II 10
Water, Court House rs 90
Sale Of Old Mating s 90
. 9. /. Button, Rent rs ID
" State Treas. Peddlers License SO Is
County Tax List. 1911 1449 %
Total 1868 70
BY paid 80 orders s1779 81
interest 10 80
2 1-2 Commission on
s1798 81 a 90
Dec. 2. 1912, Balance in Treasury % 50
Total s1s6s 70
Orders outstanding and unpaid
No. 500 Addison County Printing Co. s15s 70
513 76 %
Total 1898 o.
We have ordered County Tax of 1-2 per cent
of the Grand List, according to law for the pur-
pose of paying the current expenses of the County
for the year ensuing.
Dated at Middlebury. Vt. this 10th day of De-
cember. A. d. 1912.
HENRY E. DAY, Asst. Judges of Addison
WILBUR K. HANKS. \ County Court. 5lt1
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-12-20
The Big
Christmas Store

Stop at China Hall when
you come to Burlingt on.
You'll find more gift sugges-
tons among our splendid
Chinaware, Glas sware, and
Bric-a-brac offerings than you
thought existed.
Prices so you can buy
what you want. See our
Christmas window display,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
OLIVER SECURES
 HUGE JUDGMENT Result of Orders to Vacate Work Prior to Expira-
 tiOn of Contract

Knoxville, March 21.-W. J. Oliver of this city today secured a judgment in the Tennessee supreme court against Anthony N. Brady of New York for $560,00O includ- ing principal and interest. This is a suit to recover damages alleged to have been sustained by reason of Brady ordering Oliver to vacate work, prior to the ex- piration of the contract time, on the lock and dam construction at Hale's Bar i'll the Tennessee river below Chattanooga. MT Oliver held a contract from Brady. who was under contract to the Chatta- nooga and Tennessee River Power com pany to build the lock and dam. Brady claimed that the work had not progressed sufficiently to enable Oliver to complete in time specified in Oliver's contract, con- sequently he compelled Oliver to vacate. MT. Oliver then instituted suit for S435. G00 the amount he claimed to have ex- pended in bringing the work to such a point as he would be able to realize a profit The court sustained the claim of Oliver and gave him judgment for the full amount and interest from date of fil- ing bill for same. MT. oliver is the con- tractor who made the lowest bid to build the Panama canal by contract. The de- cision is final, as an agreement had been made between Oliver and Brady that the decision of this court should be conclu- sive. MT. Oliver holds a surety bond guaranteeing payment of the entire judg- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-22
CUBAN OFFICIALS HOLDUP STEAMER Believe the Vessel Is to Aid in the Haitien RevO-
 lutiOn

Boston, March 21.-The schooner Ned F. Walker. which sailed from Boston February 20 for the announced purpose of hunting treasure and recovering scrap iron from the Spanish warships destroyed off Santiego de Cuba, has been held up by the authorities at that port, according to private dispatches received here to- day.
 An alleged discrepancy in the number of persons aboard and the number shown in the papers. and the presence of 100 cases of dynamite are responsible ac- cording to the dispatches, for the deten- ton of the vessel to ascertain her pos sble connection with Haitien revolution ists.
 The Walker attracted attention when she was being fitted because of the se- ecy of her preparations. Powerful hoist ing machinery, dynamite and salvage ma chinery constituted the cargo, while ex- pert divers and submarine workers were included in the crew.
 The owners claimed to have obtained permission from Washington to strip the Spanish hullSs of their iron if the Cuban government did not interfere.