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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-20
DALLAS TRADE EXCURSION HERE
SPEND THURSDAY NIGHT M OUR CITY AND MEET MANY
OF OUR PEOPLE, WHO MAKE THEM FEEL AT HOME
14O DALLAS BOOSTERS COMPRISE THE CROWD
Ten Pullman Cars Carry Them, And Arrived Promptly
the Dot-Speeches of Welcome and Appreciation Deiv-
and Visitors and Citizens Enjoy the Time Together

ing the honor OF associating with the
Dallas boosters. In closing his well
come address, Mr.. Conley paid n
glowing tribute to our fellow towns
man, Colby Thomas, formerly a cit
izen Of Dallas, and a man well known
in Dallas commercial life.
Senator w. II. Bledsoe followed
Mr.. Conley and spoke very enthusi-
astically Of Dallas position in the
Southwest He spoke of the ideal To-
cation in which Dallas was built, say
ing that il was as much in drawing
the right hand as il was in playing
it," Senator Bledsoe spoke the ap-
probation Of the citizens Of Lubbock
in the courtesy extended TO them by
the Dallas men in making this one
of the most important points on their
Nineteenth Annual Trade excursion.
He told them that the town was theirs
for the night, stating that the sheriff
was a candidate for reelection and
that the marshalls Of the city retired
at dark.
Following Senator Bledsoe, George
Waverly Briggs, vice president OF
the City National Bank Of Dallas,
was introduced Mr. Briggs only re-
Gently resigned the position Of Com
missioner Of Banking and Insurance.
He spoke appreciably Of the recep-
tion and courtesy extended by the
citizens of Lubbock 70 the Dallas
men. In making this remark, Mr..
Briggs stated that it was the warm
est and most cordial reception ex-
tended to these men on their trip
Of over 1900 miles.
Mr. Briggs spoke praisingly of the
spirit of the people who made up the
citizenship Of the South Plains and
Of the determination Of staying and
developing this country throughout
periods Of hardships He said that
the South Plains people were now en-
ioying in part, their sacrifices. In
speaking Of the excursion Of Dallas
men, Mr. Briggs stated that it was
mutual on the part Of them and the
people Of Lubbock that they become
better acquainted, resulting in each
receiving better service in the devel-
opment Of the entire state. He spoke
praisingly Of the State Fair at Dali
Las and believed that IL was one OF
the things that happened in the state
where "all nrovinrialism WAS thrown
aside in an effort 10 promote the gen
eral welfare Of the whole State"
Following Mr.. Briggs speech mu-
sic was resumed and gaiety became
evident among the visitors Dancing
was started on the sidewalks which,
though not particularly a good place
10 dance, was appreciated by the Wis
itors. In order that the visitors would
have a more appropriate place for
the amusement, the Elks lodge was
opened and all Elks. their friends
and the Dallas men were invited to
dance
The eNcursionists will leave Lub-
book al 8 80 a. m. and spend a few
minutes in the small towns between
Lubbock and Amarillo, where they
will spend Friday night.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-20
WEATHER AND CROP
REPORTS OVER THE STATE

Under date line Of May 16th. Dali
las News gives the following weather
and crop reports:
Electra-A slow rain fell Friday
and Saturday.
Odessa-A good rain fell here FRI
day night. breaking the drouth.
Corsicana-A heavy rain fell here
early last night and from reports II
was general over the county.
Petrolia-There has been twelve
hours Of steady rain. II is benefiting
grain and grass. but is flooding ev-
erything.
Spur-The Spur country was Wis
tied by a general rain last night. The
rain il reported general over all the
eastern plains country.
Cleburne-The Government gauge
here shows a total rainfall for the
last two weeks Of TIA inches. This
Is the heaviest rainfall since May,
1914, when the rainfall was eight
inches for the month. The usual rain
fall for May is about four inches
ampasas-Reccnt rains brings
the total rainfall for this month 10
over two inches and viii be oL great
benefit 10 cotton and corn. and will
benefit a portion Of the grain crop.
The acre, a. In grain IA light and the
yield viii be far below last year per
acre.
Vcnua- Farmers have not been
able 20 get ln the fields for the last
two weeks and on account u another
heavy rainfall Saturday u will be
= full week before tho farm work can
he resumed. Considering the lalenosa
~ the season, crop conditions ara
serious
alanion About threo and ono.
half Inohea ~ rain foIl here FRIDAY
nInhi Prom the best Information OBJ
ls|nahls 4 was general thfeufhoui
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-20
INSTRUCTIONS ON ADvERTIs.
ING CAMPAIGN PREPARED

Tho committee appointed by the
Lubbock Chamber Of Commerce,
composed Of Mcssr. Percy Spencer,
A. b Conley. Jr., c. ~ Swif, and
John j. NOOne, will receive instruc-
tions o rather facts and figures rel
alive TO their work in securing the
necessary funds that Lubbock viii aid
IN helping in the National Advertising
Campaign 70 be made by the West
Texas Chamber Of Commerce. This
committee, We are informed. will
start on their work OF getting the
thousand dollars Immediately. One
paragraph Of information in the
pamphlet prepared for the commit
tee, gives figures that are interest
ing:
"During the year 1919, over 25,-
900 families sold their homes and
farms in the middle west and eastern
states and moved to Canada. Thou
sands Of others moved TO the Pacif-
ic Coast" This movement, according
to the pamphlet, states. was due to
the fact that desirable farm lands in
that section are so high as TO make
il impossible TO realize a reasonable
return on the amount OF money IN
vested" This is followed in these in
structions by an outline of the pur-
pose Of the National campaign and
states that its purpose would be to
"educate the people Of the Central
and Eastern states to the fact that
fully as good and valuable crops may
be raised on our land which sells
from $50 10 SIS per acre"
The plans and methods OF carry
ing on the campaign is told in in
structions 10 the committee. Stress
is laid on the fact that Lubbock, be
ing the most centrally located and
accessible point in West Texas, would
more than likely receive valuable ad-
vertising from the origin Of the pro-
posed national trip.
Members Of this committee will
see you soon and explain more full
ly this important step.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-20

We are a little late on the press
this week, hence we are able to give
our readers an account Of the trade
excursion from Dallas, which spent
the night in Lubbock
Promptly on schedule time, 6:l0
Thursday evening the long train Of
pullman coaches arrived in Lubbock
with the ls0 representatives Of the
principal industries Of Dallas. They
were greeted heartily by hundreds
Of automobiles. As soon as they left
the train, the parade was started
down North First Street and contin-
ued West 10 Cedar then south to
South First Street. The streets were
corwded with men, women and chill
dren, eagerly watching the parade
A halt was called and within one
minute practically every business
man in town had met or was meeting
with the large wholesale representa-
tives of the largest distribution point
in the Southwest. These men were
strictly out to become better acquain-
ted with their customers, the towns
in which business was being done,
and the nature Of the country sur
rounding the various towns Of West
Texas. Many Of these men and wom-
en- had personal friends in Lubbock
and one could see them segregating
into small lunches on the streets
talking over trade conditions and old
times.
Probably one of the most impor-
tant features, especially TO the bust
ness men of Lubbock. was the ad-
vice received regarding the various
market conditions as seen through
the heads Of men who deal IN mill
lions Of dollars worth Of merchandise
throughout the southwest. Most OF
these men buy their products direct
ly from the factories or either OPP
crate their own factory for the man
ufacture Of goods. For instance, s.
B. Perkins, president of the Perkins
Dry Goods Company Of Dallas, IN
speaking Of the various reports IN
the decline Of prices on dry goods,
stated that it was his opinion, that
only those articles of luxury, silk
hose and silk shirts especially would
decline TO any appreciable amount
in the few months ahead" Mr.. Per-
kins bases these conclusions after
knowing that most all the cotton fab
RIGS have been contracted for at
definite price from the mills that will
tend to hold the prices on those ar
ticles to their present status
That it is only an incident rela~
tive to the information that was i'm
parted 10 the business men of Lub-
book At about o'clock. everyone
had gathered around the band stand
on the court house square prepara-
tory 70 the program Of the evening.
The band music started by playing
the national anthem. Other pieces Of
much appreciated music were play
ed. A. B. Conley. Jr., President Of
the Lubbock Chamber Of Commerce,
made the welcome address In this
address Mr. Conley spoke Of his ap-
probation Of being present and hav-
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-20
DEMAND FOR HOUSES
REMAINS As GREAT

According 10 real estate dealer
of Lubbock, the demand for homes
In this city are just as great as any
time IN the past. Conditions have
changed 30 certain extent, they
claim, and give as reason for the ap-
parent stiffness Of town real estate
the money problem. These men state
that az the first or beginning Of this
year when homes were being bought
rapidly, that payments were such on
these places that they were easily
bought. All Of these places that were
priced in the bounds Of reason on
easy payments. sold. Practically all
homes for sale here now demand a
liberal cash payment. Real estate men
say that the average 0mc-buyinR
man can pay only a small sum down
and sunts liberal extensions on the
balance Homes that were sold on
these or similar terms during the
past winter, cannot now be purchas-
ed without a liberal cash payment
The owners Of these properties want
their equity on their places in cash.
Most Of these owners are asking for
liberal profit on their places since
purchasing in the winter and thus a
result Of a larger cash payment
Some interest has been centered
on the news OF a probable decrease
in the cost Of building materials Real
estate men also give these reports
credit for part Of the retarding Of
home sales. Local lumber dealers are
apparently az awe regarding the re-
ports Of decreases in lumber prices
over sections Of the State Big Spring
for instance, claims various qualities
Of lumber had decreased from $40
70 as much as SEQ per thousand feet
Fort Worth and other cities Of the
State report decreases in lumber
prices. Local dealers say that there
is a FIVE per cent reduction in the
prices Of lumber, especially some
qualities AZ the mills, but nothing Of
the decrease in retail prices in ac-
cordance with above mentioned
amounts. However. IL would not sur
prise local dealers 20 receive notice
Of a slight decrease in their prices
but they are not looking for much
Of a decrease soon. They give reason
for the possible reduction Of from
ten 70 sixteen dollars on lumber pric-
Is as being that much above the
price asked in this section. One man
states that he believes this the case
and that dealers now reporting de-
crease IN their prices have been sell
ing on a higher scale than prices in
Lubbock
Lumber has not been the bug-a-
boo against the building u homes"
according TO one lumber dealer, who
states that when facts are consider
ed regarding the cost Of construc-
tion Of a modern five room dwelling,
people will realize that other things
than that Of the prices Of materials
has kept down building This man
states that the average cost 10 the
builder for lumber entering into the
average FIVE room house will not
pass the fifteen hundred dollar mark.
He claims that labor, carpenters. etc,
aid more in rnising the apparent ex-
horbitant cost Of homes than they
have possibly received credit for. In
the meantime while the cost seems
prohibitive for building. the neces-
sity and demand for homes and bus
mess houses in Lubbock are keeping
the carpenters busy
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-20

tins vicinity. The stock range which
is already in fine condition, will soon
be IDEAL. The condition Of the coun-
try is better than Il has been al this
time of the year for many years.
Farweil-The first good rain for
several months commenced falling
O. II the Farwell country Friday
morning The precipitation so far has
gone beyond an inch, with fair pros
poets for more. This rain insurcs the
range and Will be Of great benefit
10 the wheat crop. which has been
damaged TO some extent by dry
weather
Pecos-Much benefit was done to
the crops OF the Pecos Valley irri-
gated district by the rain Of the
week end, according TO reports from
the farming districts. At some points
an inch Of rain fell, and this not
only replenished the supplies held
for irrigation, but saved one water
ing Of the land. Most Of the cotton
has been planted in this territory.
Midlothian-The total rainfall
since May / in and near Midlothian
amounts 10 ten and one-fourth inch
e., the heaviest for many years.
Farmers are far behind with all
the work. Not more than one-half
of the cotton crop has been planted.
The cotton that Il up looks very poor.
The wheat and cat crop ls less than
80 per cent Of the average. Condi-
tions generally are bad.
ander-The drouih that has held
back farm work for the last Two
months has been eifeetaally hroken
by tae rain all night % Thursday.
and the showers of Friday. Only
small part ~ tho acreage 10 be CIV.
sn 10 cotton has heea planted. The
raln comes too late 10 h. % much
hsnehi o. small grain eFops. hut pas
lnrsa wl|l ha greatly hsasalsd'
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-20
FORMER HOTEL MAN
CONVICTED OF SWINDLINC

h. Gordon. former manager Of
the City Hotel in this city, was ar
raigned before Judge Moore's court
Monday Of this week accused Of
swindling. Gordon entered plea Of
guilty and was assessed a small fine
and costs
The complaint filed against Cor
don by the firm Of Moore Bros. OF
this city. alleges that he purchased
goods for which he gave a check on
a local bank amounting TO nearly
twenty-five dollars insufficient funds
in the bank. the complaint alleges,
TO care for the check brought about
the case. Gordon is reported 10 be
residing in Amarillo at this time.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-20
SOLDIERS NAMED SMITH
MADE UP is REGIMENTS

Washington. May li.-Smiths
made up fifteen regiments in the
American army, Johnsons made up
eleven more. Browns eight. and VIII
liams. Jones and Millers made up
more than seven each
Records az the bureau Of war risk
insurance, where the names Of a.
622.422 former service men are in
deXed, also show that the Anderson
and Davis families were represented
in sufficient number 20 compose more
than five regiments each. and the
Wilson's, Moores and Taylors four
each
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-20
SAM GATES MAY ENTER
PLEA OF INSANITY

Although nothing definite has been
heard regarding the denfense 10 be
offered by Sam Gates, charged with
the killing Of J. W. Burton, Of Cros-
byton, in the case which is being
held in that city this week, men ac-
quainted with what they call partic-
ulars Of the case, believe that insan-
ity viii be offered. Sheriff Holcomb
was summoned 70 Crosbyton We'd
nesday as a witness in the case and
il Is thought that Holcomb will be
asked TO state the character Of the
accused while in custody in the Lub-
book county jail.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-20
o. L. SLATON TO SPEND
MONTH IN MINERAL WELLS

o. l.. Slaton. president OF the Lub-
book State Bank Of this city. left the
first Of the week for Mineral Wells
where he will spend months vaca-
ton. MIR. Slaton, we are Informed,
has been suffering for some time with
rheumatism and will also receive
treatment while away.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-20
TAHoKA DEFEATS LUBBOCK
IN BASEBALL GAME

One Of the largest attendances for
baseball in Lubbock Was out Tues
day afternoon Of this week when the
Tahoka team met the Lubbock Elks
on the Lubbock grounds. Many peo-
pie from TahOka were present. The
game was played skillfully by both
teams and was considered "A good
clean game by most of the fans.
Lubbock met defeat by a score Of
6 TO 4 Errors and misludgment OF
the ball accounted for two or three
Of the TahOka scores sinner, pitch
ing the last four innings for Lub-
book, featured the game by pitching
air-tight ball. allowing a score and
for fumbling the ball and allowing
two more scores The lineup was as
follows for Lubbock:
Granger. center field: Whip, left
field; Pearson. 3rd base; karr, catch
er; w. Sanders, lst base; Stubbs,
2nd base: p. Nettles, shortstop; Ma
thes. right field; Hunt and Sinner,
pitchers.
For Tahoka; Lamond. left field;
Poor. center field; Wells, short stop;
Branch, pitcher; Williams, right field;
Ketner. ist base: Hale. 2nd base;
Cummings, 3rd base; Ellington,
catcher. II. h. Haynes, editor OF the
Lynn County News was umpire.
Score by innings;
Tahoka O20 13O 600 8
Lubbock 100 100 zoo
Runs: Granger, Karr. Sanders,
Branch. Williams. ketner, Hale.
Hits: Pearson, Sanders, Stubbs,
Lamond, Branch, Williams, ketner,
and Hale.
Two-base hits; Sanders and VIII
liams.
Struck out: BY Lubbock 3; by Ia
hOka 4.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-20
BODY or HEREFORD BOY
RECEIVED FROM FRANCE

Sunday afternoon at 400 o'clock
the remains Of Webb Renfro. who
lost his life in France during the
recent war, was inferred in the Gem
etery at Hereford with military hon
ors. Il was the first funeral Of this
kind that has been held in tina sec
ton Of the country. This young man
died soon after his arrival in France.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-20
NEW MEXICO MAN TO
SHIP WOOL HERE

John Ely. well known stockman Of
Enzee, ~ NJ, was here this week and
in conversation with Carroll Thomp-
son, informed Mr.. Thompson that he
would have about twenty-five thou
sand pounds of wool to ship to Lub-
book in June to be concentrated with
the wool of the members Of the South
Plains Sheep and Wool Growers As
sOciation.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-20
JUSTICE FAIN SAYS
FAIR FEELS GOOD"

The air out here sure feels fresh
and good after being In the Imperial
and Salt River valleys of Arizona
and California" according 10 Justice
n. G. faln, Who returned from an
extended trip Wednesday morning 10
California and ATlzona. justice Fa|n
visited also ia Ios Angeles and San
nleEo while away.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-20
JURORS FOR THE FEDERAL
COURT SUMMONED

Thirty Grand Jurors and sixty
petit jurors fer the Federal District
court have been summoned. and the
following Lubbock people are noticed
In the list;
Grand lury--R l. Bledsoe, ABB
ernathy.
Petit Jury. o. Jones. ]. v
Vance. I. y. narr. This court viii
convene al Amarillo next month.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-20
W. ". BUCHANAN IN
LOCAL sANiTARiuM

". n. buchanan, of near Peters.
burg, a In = local sanllarum this
week 10 Was hFuueht over Sunday
.',, ana nqasfssn. " ns Jr''l.'sa s,, 70, ~ ~
hls bedside lndleals speedy lpeof'
sry
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-20
BRIDGE WASHED OUT
TWICE IN ONE WEEK

Sweetwater, Texas. May i5.-The
precipitation at Sweetwater last
night and today was four inches,
making a total for the week Of about
ten inches. A bridge on the Kansas
City, Mexico a Gulf Railroad near
here was replaced last week, washed
out again. A wagon road bridge A.
ths City Lake vas wrecked BY high
water and viii not carry traffic.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-20

Chief Of Fire Department,
Lubbock, Texas.
Dear Chief:
/ am getting the ball rolling toward
the convention TO be held IN your
city next August. A couple Of weeks
ago | sent letter 70 the chiefs OF
the various departments IN our DIS
trict, announcing the holding OF the
convention this year in yosr city,
and urging them 20 begin making ar
engagements 10 send good delegaJ 'ons
OF course, we are going up against
the free pass" proposition the same
A. the state association did this year
but with Lubbock as centrally locat-
in the district as it is, | believe a
goodly number Of departments VIII
come over in cars, as the depart
ment here is planning to do. Then
the cities and towns should be made
70 see the importance OF having rep.
rescntatiyes present, and many VIII
doubtless appropriate the money Tor
the boys expenses. In this manner,
with the proper effort and co-opera-
ton between this Office and your de-
parfmcnt and Chamber Of Commerce
/ believe we can pull good corven-
ton in spite OF the obstacles.
! would suggest that you boys get
together and set the exact dates for
the convention Jun as soon as pos
sible, 30 that I can begin giving the
eract dates IN my letters 20 the D.
parfmerts. The month is set in the
association constitution as August,
but the exact days Of the months IS
left 10 the decision Of the entertain
ing department
/ am enclosing a list Of the depart
ments in our district, according 20
my records. There may be other new
ones. II you know of any, please no
tify me. 80 that ! can include them
in my publicity dope.
! am also enclosing a list 81 the
topics FOR discussion az the conven-
ton with the departments to whom
assigned I am today notifying these
them for discussion.
Rours fraternally,
r. c. JOHNSON.
Secretary
Let of Depart mt, in Dissrio,
Ablere, Amarillo. Anson, Baird
Ballinger, BENJAMIN. Biz Spring,
Brownwood. Bowie. Canadian, Can
yon, Childress. Crosbyton. Chiilico-
the. Cisco. Clarendon. Coleman. Dal-
hart. Electra. Graham. Hamlin. Has
kell. Henrietta. Hereford. Higgins.
layton. Lubbock. Memphis. Merkel
Midland. Olney. FSnhandle. Pecos.
Piainview, Post, Quanah. Rotsn, Ros-
eoe. San Angelo. Santa Anna. Sey-
mour. Snyder, Spur. Stamford stan
ton. Stratford. Sweetwatcr. Tulia.
Tahoka. Vernon. Wellington.
Topic. For Discussion. At Lubbock
Convention
Topic No i-"S Should cities pay
more attention 20 electric wiring of
buildings. and how What are the re-
quirements of the Fire Prevention
Associations7" Assigned 10 Plain
view and Sweetwater.
Topic No. What qualifications
and conditions should companies in
sist upon. II any, in the election of
delegates 10 this association" As
signed 90 Canad and Santa Anna.
Topic No Should there be any
condition other than sickness for ex-
cuse in non-attendance upon the ses-
sions of this association" Assigned
% Post and Tuna
Topic No 4-"Should there be a
burial benefit assessment in connec-
ton with membership in each depart
mentf" Assigned 10 Brownwood and
Canyon
Topic No. s-"Should there be a
committee appointed by the chief Of
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-20

Having been requested 10 preach
on father, We viii therefore hold .
special service al the Methodist
church next sunday, May 28rd. eleF.
en- o'eloek. All are cordially Invited
~ b. present bat especially faihela
We enlafsd : great ssfflfe en moth.
eTs dal md lets have ans equally a.
good On fs,hss dsF.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-20

A. v. Weaver and family arrived
here the irst Of this week from Oma-
ha, Nebr., where he and family have
spent the winter, The trip was made
over land returning 10 Lubbock. Mr..
Weaver says they VIII continue 70
make Lubbock their permanent
home.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-05-20

n 1. na~maR. fsFmer north II
nal|s. was hsre lhs hF1i ~ lhh week
allsnilns u haaIneN malias