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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-06-26
LARGE ATTENDANCE
AT TENT MEETING

The Bible Institute being held in
the gospel tent on West Broadway i
having an encouraging attendance.
the tent being full ~ enthusiastic
listeners each evening The subjects
presented are attractive. being some.
what out Of the ordinary and bearing
upon the prophecies and live issue
Of the day as well ~ on general Bible
topics The style Of presentation ia
on the lecture order accompanied with
spirited singing. making the services
throughout entertaining and instrue
tive. Large charts. and diagrams by
n fine artist as evidenced by the paint
ing.. specially prepared for the pur.
r'ee, are used by the speaker. Mr.
hcCuichen, to illustrate his subjects.
thus aiding IN making them plain and
adding TO the interest of the listener
Following are the subjects for the sec.
Dad week;
Friday. June 27--The Impending
Struggle Between Labor and Capital.
Saturday. June 2s,--A Little Horn
A Big Mouth. Hear Him Speak.
Sunday. June 20. 3p. m.-ShaIl the
Ten Commandments be Revised?
Sunday. June 20, s.i5 p. m.--signs
Iof Approaching Crisis--Is the End
Near7
Monday, June 3O.--Armageddon.
the Future World War.
Tuesday, July i--Angels--who
Are They?
Wednesday, July 2--Thc Devil,
Who Is He? His Origin and Destiny.
Thursday, July s-The Law and
the Gospel.
Friday. July A Great. Vital
Truth ReDiseovered.
Saturday. July IA Tha.sapd. Dol
lar Text.
Every subject important. Don't
miss one. Services begin at s;iE
each evening.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-06-26
TEAM FROM RI PASO TO
PLAY BALL HERE JULY aTH

4 message was received by the
manager ~ the Lubbock baseball
team. late Wednesday evening. stat
inz that the Fort Bliss recruiting
team would be In Lubbock July lth
9Th and 9Th
These boys are with the send Field
Artillery, stationed at Fort Bliss. ri
Paso. Texas, and are sent from that
place as method Of recruiting the
army Lieutenant Barnes is manager
u the team.
This bunch Of boys crossed the Rio
Grande into Old Mexico only few
days back when villa was trying to
take Jaurez
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-06-26
CHANGE IN SCHEDULE or
CRosByToN TRAIN SOON

The movement. which had for IA
object the holding u our train NJ
Lubbock until after the Sweetwater
train arrivese. IN order that we may
receive our mail earlier. and which
originated With the Young Mems Bus.
mess League AZ Croshytou. has been
successful. as the following letter To-
Hon J W Burton from the general
mannrcr " the road. lndlcntes:
Hon j. w. Burton. President Y.
NJ ,. L.. Crosbyton. Texas:
Dear Sir Am again referring 10
your favor Of April ! 9 with reference
TO train service between Lubbock and
scrosbyton.
My inquiry into the matter has
mot developed definitely whether or
not the traffic involved would justify
the considerable item Of additional
expense change In the schedule to
receive connection from train e05, ar.
irving from Sweetwater. would necen.
|sitate, but recognizing there may be
merit in your position, am instructing
that change In the schedule be made
temporarily TO develop n the situa-
ton justifies making II permanent
This change will be made just as soon
|as we can get around to printing nee
cssary supplement to the time card.
Yours truly. r. j. Parker--Ralls
Banner.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-06-26
RESERVATIONS BEING MADE
NOW FOR THE FOURTH

Already the hotels Of Lubbock are
receiving letters asking that reserva-
tions be made for rooms and accom-
modations. from the towns all over
the South Plains. II is expected that
every room in these hotels will be re.
served before the end Of the present
month. OF course arrangements will
have to be made for those who will
be unfortunate in getting hotel ac-
eommodations.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-06-26
FIFTEEN YEAR OLD BOY
KILLED BY LIGHTNING

News came to Lubbock this week
Of the death Of John Sanders, fifteen
year old son Of J. L. Sanders. Of Lo-
renzo. Young Sanders was shocking
wheat when struck By lightning. dy-
ing inS.antly from the shock. His xe=
mains were prepared and shipped by
the Robinson Furniture and Under
taking Company. Burial was had at
Santo. Texas. Wednesday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-06-26
NEGRO SHOOTS SELF
MAY NOT RECOVER

John Ford a negro. attempted sui
eide latc Tuesday evening by shoot
ing himself with a 32 automatic pis-
tol. bullet penetrating the left lung,
pa the servants house Of W b Atkins
in This city
The negro was employed by the
Robinson Furniture and Undertaking
Company. An employee Of .his COM
pany thinks that dependency. caused
by the absence Of the negros wife
for several days, was the reason for
his act
Attending physicians say he is in
a very serious condition, but may
recover.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-06-26
FROM TALiAFERRo
FIELD INVITED HERE 4TH

Through the local Chamber Of
Commerce, the Committee on ar
rangement Of the program to be Civ
en- here July Fourth, have invited
two airplanes here for an exhibition.
Although IL is not known M yet.
whether the planes will come we
have many reasons for thinking that
they will. The government mas al
lowed the planes to go to different
points over the state recently in
search Of recruits for the aviation
branch Of service. and il is thought
that with the possibility Of getting re-
cruits here July the 4th, that the
planes will come.
Later: The following letter has
been received since above article
was written:
From Headquarters Air Flying School
Secretary, Chamber Of Comemrce
Lubbock, Texas;
Dear Sir
Replying 10 your letter addressed
TO the Commanding Officer with ref
erence TO sending an airplane to Lub-
book over the coming 4th Of July I
am directed 10 inform you that wealth
er permitting an airplane. two II pos
sible will be sent 70 your city for
your celebration.
II is requested that an appropriate
field be marked and that we be no
titled Of the location Of the field with
reference TO your city and the mark
ing placed on H.
Yours truly
THEODORE r.. SMITH, JR.
1st It. A. s. A. Executive officer.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-06-26
WOOL GROWERS JOIN THE
ASSOCIATION HERE

Although the shearing time Is now
on, and many Of the South Plains
sheep and wool growers are shipping
their wool in every day to the Asso-
cations warehouse in Lubbock
there are several men Of the towns
north Of Lubbock who are just now
asking to become a member Of the
association.
One gentleman from Plainview.
only recently joined the association
here. and will ship about seven thou
sand pounds of wool to the warehouse
some time this week
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-06-26
DR.. PEEBLER ON vACA-
TI0N IN CALIFORNIA

DIR. o. +. PeebIer left Wednesday
morning for Long Beach, Calf,
where he will join his family in few
weeks vacation. Mrs. Pecbier ard
CHILDREN have heen. elai- Shess. ss.s.eral
weeks. The many friends Of The
9 stor wish for him q very enjoyable
vacation, which ne 80 justly deserves,
after months Of strenuous practice.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-06-26
MANY PARTIES ARE EN-
ROUTE TO NORTH PLAINS

The ig harvest Of wheat is ey-
peeted begin Immediately on the
north pla ms. On account Of the
scarcity Of labor many people from
The lower counties are passing through
Lubbock each day enroute there to
help. Among those who came
through here this week we're: Ben
Yates. Doc Key, and Ira Jones. all Of
Terry county.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-06-26
|rHE RECENT SCARE FROM
WEB WORMS IS OVER

In conversation this week with
Carol Thompson we find that the
web worm which has done much dam
age in some Of the farms in Lubbock
county, have about played out. I'VE
believe that they will not bother any
|more this year
Several crops Of cation were com
|pIetely destroyed BY these worms,
But the farmers had time to replanl
|his acreage.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-06-26
FORMER LUBBOCK BOY
WINS ID. S. {. MEDAL

Friends and acquaintances Of
Lieut.. \. B. Porter. formerly Of Lub-
book. but now in San Saba. Texas.
visiting with his parents, win be glad
TO learn Of his winning a Distinguish
ed Service Cross. for gallant service
Lieut.. Porter was in command Of Co.
II. i42nd Infantry. seth division. and
saw service on the Meuse- -Argonne.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-06-26
DR.. JNo. NORRIS MOVES TO
TULSA, OKLA. THIS WEEK

DR. John Norris and wife left Mon
day afternoon for Tulsa, Okla. where
they will make their home in the fu-
ture. They will go by way Of Okla.
homa City, and visit with their son
a few days enroute to Tulsa.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-06-26
PITTsBURc CITIZEN IS
HERE FOR HEALTH

7. p. Hudgins Of Pittsburg, Texas.
Is here this week visiting with ac-
quaintances Mr.. Hudgins has boea
staying in Lubbock for several weeks
for the benefit of his health. He re.
Gently went to Roswell and Carrizozo
New Mexico for few weeks visit.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-06-26
LUBBOCK BOY GOES TO
COLLEGE STATION

Ad Clark left the first Of the week
for Callnge. Station.. where he will en-
ter the State Agricultural and Me-
chanical School. We understand he
will take q special course in cotton
grading.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-06-26
INSURANCE MAN OF DALLAS
HERE THIS WEEK

NJ. D. Kenny. state agent for the
National Union Fire Insurance Com
psny, with headquarters at Dallas. is
here this sreeb l!,...ss:.,s.s.
matters. While here afr. Kanny se-
cured the services Of Louis Murfsc.
who vii hereafter Be the local req
resentatiss Of this company.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-06-26

THEODORE r.. SMITH, JR
1st It. A. s. A. Executive officer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-21
WOOD LEADS IN
CONVENTION FOR
THE PRESIDENCY
Straw Vote Also Gives
Jerry Howard Only
One Less Than
W. J. Bryan.

Lincoln, Dec. 20.-(Special.) j.
Gen. Leonard Wood appears to be
a strong favorite for the presidency
in the constitutional convention
membership, according to 4 poll
taken by some of the members last
Thursday. In a total Of 81 votes
cast General Wood received Sc, more
than all the rest put together.
According to the vote, Jerry How
ard of Omaha appears to be more
popular man for the presidency than
the president of the convention, or
it may be the democrats are strong
for the Omaha man, for he received
one more vote than Mr.. Weaver and
within one vote of William Jennings
Bryan. 1t is singular that on the
eve of the reception to be given Gen.
eral Pershing. who is being boosted
strongly by Lincoln, that no votes
we're cast for the general However,
as several were absent and some did
not vote, it is probable that the gen.
eral may have had some supporters.
Following is the result of the poll:
Wood, Sc; Bryan, S; Johnson, 4;
Jerry Howard, 4; A. ]. Weaver, s.;
Taft. 2; McAdoo. 2; Champ Clark,
2; Louden, 2; Schwab, |; Hitchcock,
1. Palmer, l; Harding, 1; Hoover, /;
Poindexter, 1; Wilson, total, 63.
Not voting. SO.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-21
0 N All WINS
CONVENTION Of
STATE TEACHERS
New Constitution Plan Falls
u To Pass - Stoddard Is
Elected President by
Big Vote.

Omaha won the next Nebraska
state teachers convention" an
nounces Harvey Milliken, chairman
of the bureau of publicity. THE
ballots were counted in Lincoln Sat
urday afternoon. The vote was 1865
for Omaha and III for Lincoln"
"The results disproved the claim
that Omaha teachers control the de-
cision of the meeting place" ex-
plains Arthur Thomas, manager of
the bureau. IF you deduct from
Omaha's vote the vote of S7 teach
ers from Douglas county and from
Lincoln the vote of 280 teachers
from Lancaster county, the result is
still SAB to 49l in favor of Omaha. :"
r. A. Van Orsdel was chairman
of the committee which entertained
the teachers so royalty that they
voted to come back to Omaha. The
chief feature of entertainment was
the concert by Nine. Helen Stan
ley, prima donna soprano, and
Jacques Thibaud, French violinist,
brought direct from New York by
the bureau of publicity for this one
performance.
eve will start to work at once
tc line up strong program for the
1920 convention" says Miss Doris
M. Goethe, convention secretary of
the bureau of publicity. "The dates
of the convention will be early in
November"
New Constitution Defeated.
The proposed constitution, which
would have abolished the big cen-
trail meeting and substituted district
meetings, failed to carry. The next
convention in Omaha will, therefore,
be a big statewide affair as in pre-
vious years. This ends bitter fight
in the association, which included an
injunction suit.
This years attendance in Omaha
broke all records. The registration
was 1888, comprised of 1877 active
members and 461 associate members
Only 1904 teachers voted, or less
than 4S per cent of those eligible,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-21
Divorce Suit Recalls a
Famous Kansas Murder

Beatrice, Neb., Dec. 20.-(Spe-
cial)-Mrs. Bessie Smith of the
Odell vicinity, yesterday filed suit
for divorce in the district court,
which comes as a sequel to one of
the most sensational murder cases
in the Kansas criminal records. She
married Alex Smith, December 80
1916, and moved to Gray county,
Kansas. Some months later A. E.
Kesp was murdered and Smith was
held for the crime. 1t was proved
that Smith, who was only 10 years
of age, had killed his elderly victim
in an attempt to secure possession
of the mans automobile. During
the progress of the murder trial
Smiths youth earned him the name
of the "boy slayer" Smith was
found guilty of first degree murder
and was sentenced to life imprison-
ment. Mrs. Smith asks the custody
Of Raymond, son 3 years of age.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-21
CONSTITUTIONAL
Meet ADJOURNS
FOR HOLIDAYS
New Proposal Made to Redis-
trict State for Legislative
EIection-WouId Provide
General Recall.

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 2O.-(Special.)
The constitutional convention ad-
journed at nom Friday until after
the holidays, and, outside of~some
possible committee meetings, there
will be no meetings Of the members
until time for reconvening on JAN
uary 6.
Seven new proposals were received
during the morning session, running
the total number up to 100. No time
has been set for the final date for
receiving propositions and this will
be left until the members return.
Would Redistrict State.
One proposition by Delegate An
derson of Lancaster county, of es-
pecial interest to some of the larger
counties, calls for the re-districting
of the state so that each district
elects its members. For instance,
Douglas county, which now elects
IL members of the lower house and
FIVE senator. by the votes of the en-
tire county, will be divided into dis
tricts, each district electing its men,
Der. As near as can be arranged the
districts will contain about the same
number of voters.
The pror ositions are as follows:
1874, by Ross-Authorizes taking OF az
rieultural or mineral lands, forests. water
and other natural resources OF the state
as the legislature may provide, with com
pensaton for such lands and other natu-
raj resources when necessary to promote
conservation, development, utilization and
control thereof. (Modeled after q Call
fornia provision)
Health Insurance System.
1856, by Ross-Authorizes legislature to
provide for system Of health insurance,
to be maintained by voluntary or compul-
sorry contribution from employers and en-
ployes and by state appropriations. Mod
eied after Massachusetts, provision.)
1885, ny Ka ,n the legislature lure
income taxes graduated or otherwise, and
60 fix exemptions therefrom, uniform as
to classes.
1877, BY Anderson--Cuts out present re-
strlctions on railroad stocks and bonds by
eliminating section s, article IL.
1888, by Anderson--Cuts out clause bar
ring members of the regular army from
this right to vote in section 8, article 7,
and broadens it so that all men in the
military service may exercise the ballot
Recall Of Elective Officers.
16s. by Anderson-Requires legislature
tuition Is adopted to make a legislative
reapportionment of the state. SO that not
more than one senator or representative
shall be elected from the same district,
this purpose. Districts shall contain ap-
proxima tely equal population.
100, by Norton--Provides for recall of
all elective officers in the state.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-21

In Omaha SIS out of 1884 teachers
did not vote.
Three proposed amendments also
failed to carry.
The New Officers.
A. J. Stoddard Of Beatrice de-
fcated c. Ray Gates of Columbus for
president by a vote of 1889 to 7s4.
Miss Belle Ryan of Omaha was
elected vice president and ]. r.
Mathews of Grand Island treasurer,
both without opposition.
The new executive committeeman
are J. H. Beverage, Omaha. Second
district; w. H. Morton, Fourth dis
triet, and H. o. Sutton, Kearney,
Sixth district. Mr.. Sutton is the
present secretary.
The holdover executive commit
teemen are J. H. Newton of Lin
coin, A. v. Teed OF Wayne and R.
I. Barr of Grand Island.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-21
new RULING ON
ELECTION LAWS
FOR NEBRASKA
Candidates to National Con-
ventions May Support Fav-
orite Candidate in Their
III District.

is Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 20. - Dele
gates elected from Nebraska's vari-
rsous congressional districts to attend
national conventions for the nomi-
nation of presidential candidates,
have power to be governed by the
s:presidential preference vote in their
own districts rather than by the
~vote in the state as whole if they
@schoose to do so, according to an
opinion by Assistant Attorney Gen.
eral Cecil F. Laverty.
s The opinion was given in response
Ito an inquiry by the correspondent
4for The Associated Press, as to
Whether district delegates were NOR
ally bound to vote in the national
nominating conventions in accord
ance with the presidential vote in
their own districts, or by the vote
I'm the state at large.
iH Referring to that section of Ne
= braska law which says election
.sS;certifcates issued by the secretary
'#pf state to such candidates shall
show the number of votes received
,slin the state by each candidate for
president and vice president, the
sopinion says.
ne ut is probably the meaning Of
1.-THE section to place a moral obliga-
tion upon the delegates to cast their
ballots in accordance with the presi-
i Dental vote of the state at large I'M
@til such time as circumstances in
Y their discretion require change,
: but that if they see fit to be gov
sserned by the vote in the district
rather than by the vote in the state,
lit is entirely within their power to
.S do So"
Nh The republican and democratic
sdelegations to the national nominal
Tag conventions in 1920 each will
Il have Is delegates. Each party will
/ have four delegates from the state
q BIZ large and two from each congress
/ sional district. They will be elected
4 ~ the party primaries next April
I 90, at which time the voters will ex-
/ press their preference for presiden-
A4ial nominees,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-21

Charles E. Dufie, one of the best
known advertising men in this part
of the country and for the last II
years advertising manager for M. E.
Smith & Co. OF this city, has re-
signed his position to associate him.
self with the Corey & Mckenzie
Printing company, of which he has
purchased a substantial interest.
Mr.. Dufie has spent the last IS
years in advertising work, having
been associated during that time
with daily papers, trade publications
and wholesale concerns. -.
George D. Adams, who Las for the
last three years been assistant to
Mr.. Dufie, from whom he has re-
ceived his training, will succeed to
the position of advertising manager
of M. E. Smith & Co.
Mr.. Duffie will assume his new du-
ties on January |.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-21
rs CONVICTED
ARRIVE AT
FEDERAL PRISON
Reds Sing Organizations
Songs as They Are Admit
ted to LeavenWorth to
Begin Sentences.

Leavenworth, Kan, Dec. 90
Twenty-six members of the !. w.
w. convicted at Kansas City OF vio-
lation CT the espionage act and con-
spiracy against the United States
arrived at the federal prison last
night from Kansas City, Under
guard Of IS deputy MARSHALL. The
wives of three of the men, Phineas
Eastman, Joseph Gresbach and A.
M. Blumberg, and the sister of
Eastman accompanied them to the
prison.
The prisoners joked and sang I.
w. w. compositions as the car car
ried them toward prison.
For every one of US who goes to
the penitentiary," remarked Paul
Maihak, a German enemy alien, 49,
900 more will spring up in Europe"
Mrs, Blumberg, is said to be the
daughter of a Washington, D. c.
insurance man and college grad
uate. She declared she did not
know her husband was an l. w. w.
or that he had been detained until
six months after his arrest.
1--WE owned our home in Tulsa,
Okl., and were prospering," she
said. when the war began, l went
to Washington to see a brother in
the army off to France, Mr.. Blum
berg wrote me from Augusta, Kan,
advising me to remain in Washing
ton until he sent for me. first
learned of his arrest when I came
out to Kansas. We have lost our
home since his arrest"
She added that she expected to
go to Wichita, Kan, and there work
to bring about the release of her
husband
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-21
Beatrice Farmers Union
Elects Officers for 1920

Beatrice, Neb., Dec. 20.-(Spe-
cial 1.-The Farmers union held its
annual meeting here and elected the
following officers: H. R. Essam,
president; Murray Barnard, vice
president; Joseph Tubhs. secretary
treasurer; Arthur Shmirda, door
keeper; William Geisler, conductor !:
Charles Essam, business manager,
and delegate to the state meeting
at Omaha, to be held January Is,
Fred Damrow. Delegates to the
county convention were also elected
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-21
Says Americans Should
Not Employ Foreigners

Columbus, O., Dec. 20.--That
American manufacturers should re-
fuse to employ foreigners is the be-
lief expressed by Horatio Earle, De-
troit, national president Of Elk
change clubs.
Earle, who is a candidate for the
republican nomination for governor
of Michigan, addressing Columbus
business men, declared that Ameri-
can manufacturers should hire only
native-born Americans, or immi-
grants who have taken out their
first papers.
IF they would do this, they would
hit at the root of the present labor
troubles" said Earle, who is presi-
dent of scythe factory in Maine
which has never had strike. The
factory began operation in 1885.
State and federal governments
should Jump with both feet on any
class that aims to curtail production
of food, clothing or necessities"
Earle insisted.
With restrictions on immigration
as safeguard to the nation, it
would be imperative that the size
of families increase to provide sui
hcient workmen."
Bee Want Ads Produce
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-21
Seventeen Old Boy Preacher

Hutchinson, Kan, Dec. 20-The
Y. M. c. A. Bible class here recent
~ heard sermon the text of which
was Is Predestination Essential"
delivered by Elmer jerks, 7-year-
old son of E. E. jerks of Quenemo.
Elmer. according to his father,
began preaching when 8 years old
and when old enough to attend
school had read the Bible through.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-21
Will Investigate Fire
That DESTROYED Trucks

Lincoln, Dec. 20. - Especially
George Johnson, secretary Of the
Department of Public Works of the
state, which has in charge the auto
trucks secured from the government,
which were burned in the recent
fire at the state fair grounds. has re-
turned to Lincoln from a trip out
in the state and is investigating the
fire.
1t is understood that many of the
trucks are still in pretty fair shape.