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Republican farmer., 1920-04-09
Jap Flag FlieSOVer
 Red City
Capture Vladivostok Af- ter 8 Hours Hard
 Fighting.

VladiVostok, April Say the A. P.)@apanese troops to- day occupied VIadisvostok af- ter eight hours of severe fight- ing in all parts of the city.
 The Japanese imperial flag is flying in the place of the Russian ensign from all gov ernment buildings. Some of the officials of the revolution ary regime already have been arrested and deported. All Russians have been disarIned,
 Throughout last night the Japanese fought with rifles, machine guns, grenades and small artillery in all DOT ing met little opposition, as the Rus sianS were taken by surprise, the Jap anese moves toward occupation hav- ing been expected by the party in power.
 Many Russians escaped into the hifl country behind the city, whence they had come two months ago when the a.n-Russian government of Admiral kolchak fell before the attacks of a revolutionary party.
 Early today the Japanese launched their attack in the Korean quarter which they occupied. Later they marched Korean and Russian prison. CTS, tied together with ropes. through many of the streets of the city. ] The last of the American Expedi tionary Force under Brig. Gen. Will
 jam s. Graves left V1adivostok Apri 1. A few hours subsequent to theil departure a proclamation was posted throughout the city, stating Japanes troops would not evacuate Siberia a the present time. The proclamation | warned all inhabitants against an. | unfriendly attitude on the part of tn 1 Russian population. The tensenes | of the situation had increased hourl. l since that time. until the clash today 1 Washington, April 6-The, suddel i attack by the Japanese which gay l hem complete control of V1adivostol
 came as a complete surprise here. A the State Department it was sai there had been no intirnation that tn
 Japanese planned an assault on tn 1 city, which was evacuated by the las
 of the American Expeditionary Force
 less than a week ago.
 No official report of the attack ha i been received today. Government of f1cers said the Japanese move migh have been caused by, a threatene
 radical uprising which would hay endangered the Japanese base at tn Siberian port through which it's arm
 in Siberia is supplied.
Republican farmer., 1920-04-09
VESSEL BRINGS
 SOLDIER DEAD

Brest, April 6-The United States transport Mercury will leave Brest Friday, with the bodies of S15 Amer lean soldiers who died in France.
Republican farmer., 1920-04-09

Berlin, April 6.---The German forces in the Reuhr district, according to in formation furnished by the minister of war tc the interaHied commission of control, comprise the following:
 '"Twenty-six battahons of infantry; nine squadrons of cavalry; g bat teries; four companies of pioneers; two companies of mine throwers three armored trains; one armored automobile; one squadron of air. planes; four haison sections; one searchhght section; four supply auto mobiles; one repair section.
Republican farmer., 1920-04-09

ing the night the Reds returned to Alten Essen singing and whistling but showed no disposition to advance against the Reichswehr. It is uncer- tain whether a further stand will be made here or along the canal. At present no Reds are visible here and apparently they have scattered in various directions in and around AIten Essen. Monday night there was a fusilade before the city hall but Reds explained that they were firing in the air by way of warning. This morning the Reds who yesterday fought the Reichswehr began turning in their arms and ammunition. They explained that they had ceased fight ing because their leaders had left them.
Republican farmer., 1920-04-09

Darn1stadt, April 6.---This city was occupied by French troops at o'clock this morning. The occupation was ef- fected without incident.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-01
METHODIST REVIVAL. CON-
TINUES TILL SUNDAY

The two weeks revival meeting at
the Methodist church will close with
the eleven o'clock service Sunday.
The meeting mas been interfered with
a great deal on account Of the wealth
er, but the accomplishments are full
ly up 20 the expectations, and very
gratifying to those who have had
the services in charge. As a result
Of the meeting and the survey Of the
city made by the Sunday school, there
will be quite a number Of additions
TO the church.
The Sunday school hour next Sun
day will be given over largely TO a
decision service for The children.
The beginners and primary depart
ment will also TAKE part in the open
ing exercises Of the hour. Sunday
afternoon the Knight Templar Ma
sons will have their anniversary SER
mon preached by Rev Geo. w. Shear
er. The evening service will be by
the choir OF the First Methodist
church, which program is given in
another part Of this issue. All are
cordially invited to attend all Of
these services
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-01
J. W. ELLISON DIED THIS AZ.
TERNOON IN SANlTARlUM

j. W Ellison. age As. pioneer far
mer-stockman Of Lubbock county,
died this afternoon in the Lubbock
Sanitarium from effects Of an in
jury sustained several weeks ago
while working upon his windmill in
this city.
The deceased is well known over
this section as a progressive farm
er, having followed that line OF en-
deavor since his residence in Lub'
bocl county He disposed of his farm
near Slide, where he has made his
home while in this county only a
few months ago and purchased a
home IN Lubbock.
While working on the platform Of
his windmill several weeks ago a rod
from the small vane fell and struck
the deceased near the eye. He was
taken TO the Lubbock Sanitarium for
treatment and was unable to speak
any since the hurt. Only few days
ago he underwent an operation and
attending physicians after seeing the
extent Of the injury gave up all
hopes Of his recovery.
The wife and seven children sur.
vive the deceased and the Avalanche
joins the many friends of the fami'
ly in coincidence
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-01
REAL ESTATE DEALERS
WON'T BUILD RESIDENCES

According TO several Of the real
estate dealers with whom we have
talked recently. il would be poor BUS
iness TO erect houses 70 sell. They
say they can purchase homes already
erected cheaper than they can build
them. These men believe that some
thing should be done because "peo-
ole are leaving here every day be
cause they cannot find homes" There
are cases where railroad employees
OF Lubbock are being forced out OF
their homes which the owners have
recently sold that were rent houses
in the past for years. These employees
have appealed 20 their company 70
construct homes in Lubbock for them.
Conditions are getting TO such an
acute stage that unless something -
done in the near future. not only
the railroad company but other con-
Germs which employ labor will be suf-
fering for need OF help. II is an inn
possibility TO rent here and those
who are renting say that prices are
getting so high that N something Is
not done soon, they will be forced
70 vacate and seek place Of cheap
er residence.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-01
CITY ELECTION WILL BE
HELD NEXT TUESDAY

Has the notice Of an election Of
city officials any significance 10 YOU
Are you satisfied with all things that
these officials have done while IN Of
fee? These matters are Of import-
anee to every citizen Of the city and
every man should try and be at the
polls next Tuesday TO cast his vote.
II you are pleased with the manage
mont Of the affairs under the pres
eni administration. II Is then your
duty TO respect these men by max
ing them the choice unanimously
On the other hand II you think that
Oti men are more capable and VIII
do the city more good while in OF
fee IL your duty to yourself, your
family and your city to say so at the
polls.
Indifference on your part regard
ing the election Of officials Of this
city will give you small voice against
their actions after they are handling
the Office. Progress has been hinder
ed in numerous cases by fault Of in
difference on the part Of the voters
toward city elections in many cities.
Extravaganza Of funds entrusted is
encouraged by your indifferent vote.
The men who serve the city Of Lub-
book for the coming years following
this election will feel that their serv-
ices for the good of the city are ap-
preciated more when interest is man.
ifested in their selection for the Of
fee. They will know that the people
wanted their services and that they
will be morally obliged to support
me various issues that come up for
.,e advancement Of our town.
Are our schools properly cared for
and are you perfectly satisfied with
their present management? III so,
you should encourage these public
spirited men and II not, you should
use your vote otherwise for the same
benefit. No voter Of this city can pass
indferently by the coming election
without hindering the progress OF
the city. its properties and schools.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-01
PANHANDLE STILL SUFFERING
FROM CAR SHORTAGE

That the Panhandle section con-
tinues to suffer fro mthe car short
age Is shown in reports from sew
eral points recently. One county re-
ports at least half Of its 1919 crop
still In the hands Of the farmers.
There Is only one way TO meet the
situation AZ II should be. Railroads
must increase their facilities for
handling the crops. Many still regard
the Panhandle as a rather unimpor..
tant subdivision. but the volume and
value of last years crops ought 10
convince the most skeptical other
wise. II Ia 10 be hoped that this en-
Tightening process will not leave rall-
road oificinls untouched. More roll
lng stock, more sidlngs are badly
needed ON practically every road In
the Panhandle. In the meantime Tar.
mcrs can helm themselves 70 : great
extent BY building harms and gran.
aries 10 take care u their crops, II
il a m.sisks ~ Wy 10 move 4 hnmp'
sr ssop irem the Panhandle AZ rap
ldIy q. a ls harvested. u .heuld he
stared and marketed gradually. There
ass manl advantages N this melhod'
Amarillo fflhnneI
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-01
WINDS WRECK BUILDING
AT AMARILLO SATURDAY

Wrecking part Of the building and
stock Of the Green Bros. Furniture
Company, creating damage estimat-
ed at 100000, and serious personal
injuries sustained by Miss frankie
Goeber. bookkeeper for the compa-
ny, was the result Of the north wall
Of the ruins Of the Olympic Theatre
building falling into Green Bros.
building yesterday morning at 10 :25
O'Clock. The wall was blown down by
high gale which reached the rate
Of so 10 so miles an hour, accord
ing to the local weather bureau.
Seven persons were in the store
at the time the wall fell on the build
ing. They were: Miss Goeber. c. l..
Green, c. r. McAfee, Miss Mildred
Burgess, W. NJ. Jones, John T. Nc
liver and Jess Walters.
Miss Goeber. Mr.. Green and Mr..
McAfee were in the office at the
time Miss Burgess was standing just
outside the office. while Mr. Jones,
Mr. McIver and Mr.. Walters were
at the rear Of the building. Just as
soon as the latter three named per-
sons realized that the accident had
occurred, they rushed out at the back
door and into the Peoples Quitting
Company to the front Of the Green
store to assist the others.-Amarillo
News
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-01

Washington, April Wage nego-
tiations between the conference com
mittee representing the railroads and
the unions were broken of tonight,
when the railroad representatives de-
clined to continue consideration of
demands which have been estimated
to total 100000, 900, unless the
public was given voice in the pro-
ceedings.
Under the provisions Of the trans
portation act, the wage controversy
now will be referred to the railroad
labor board, which is yet TO be ap-
pointed by President Wilson. The law
provides for three representatives Of
the public on this board.
+. T. Whittier, chairman of the rail
way executives conference committee
announced his decision in a statement
which said the two sides were in dis
agreement as to the provisions Of the
transportation act. The union rep
resentatives were said to hold that
the law contemplated an agreement
between the railroads and the en-
ployes prior to any opportunity for
participation by the representatives
Of the public. The railroad commit
teemen, held that such an agreement
might be reached, but they did not
believe that Congress ever contem-
plated that a controversy involving
so great an addition to transportation
costs and in which the public is there
fore so vitality interested should be
disposed Of by direct negotiation. !"
Issues Statement
Mr.. Winters statement said in
part:
"The representatives Of the rail-
roads take the position that they
could not assume the responsibility
Of adding such a burden to the costs
Of transportation, which are neces-
sarily borne by the public, without
the full knowledge and consent of
the public through its representative
and that they must therefore decline
the requests and let the entire mat
ter be disposed of as provided in the
transportation act.
Now Up To Federal Board
"This means that the controversy
must be submitted TO the railroad Ia
Dor board TO be appointed by the
president, in accordance with the
terms Of the law, on which the public
win have three representatives, the
employees three and the railroad man
agements three. We invited the COM
mittee representing the employees to
join US in the formation Of a commit
tee to prepare data on the various as
poets Of the subject which we feel
must ultimately be presented to the
labor board in any event, with view
to expediting the disposition Of this
difficult problem. They declined to
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-01
CITY IS SUFFERING LOSS OF POPULATION AND INcREAsED
BUSINESS BECAUSE OF SCARCITY OF HOUSES
EFFORT SHOULD Be MADE TO SUPPLY RESIDENCES
Local Building Association Being Successfully Operated IN Many
Place.-Why Not In Lubbock? Investigation
Should Be Made

they are moved about from place to
place and cannot afford to be con
tinually building and moving, but
are willing 20 pay good rental --
they expect to do that, when prices
are as high in every line as they are
now
We believe that something should
be done to provide good rent houses
in Lubbock. We need at least one
hundred now, and il II was generally
known that Lubbock would provide
houses for people who want TO come
here. il would only be a very short
time till double that number would
be needed, and this would increase
the demand for more business con
Germs and then people Of means would
come and build new homes Of their
own and in a short time our popula-
ton would be doubled and our vol
ume of business would be increased
and we would progress rapidly IN the
making Of the city that we are des-
tined 10 be.
We believe that there should be
a committee appointed by some or
ganization- Chamber Of Com
nerce would not be bad organiza..
ton to take this matter in hand. and
investigate thoroughly the PROPOSE
tion OF building more homes and the
procuring Of materials for such other
buildings that would be erected II
material and labor could be proeur-
ed at reasonable figure.
II is not right that the develop
ment Of the country be held back,
II there is any way 10 avert II, and
the interest Of the general public
and the general development OF the
country should be first among pro
gressive minded people.
Let US be up and doing. Do some
thing II there is anything that can
be done to get things started here
again The entire South Plains is
suffering on account Of the present
conditions and we believe there is
remedy If our progressive organiza-
tions viii rrt in behind the proposi-
ton and get the proper prescription
that will cure u.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-01
LOCAL MEN TO Ell PASO
AS WITNESSES

Several local parties will be called
TO ~ Paso soon 10 appear as witness
ses in a case where the Slaughter
Cattle Company are defendants
About two years ago, we are inform
ed. two Mexican employees Of this
ranch were frozen while trying 20
reach headquarters from one OF the
camps and q suit for damages was
brought against the company. One
trial resulted In getting damages for
$40. 900 and was repealed. The case
will be heard next week. Various en-
ployees OF the ranch at that time will
appear as witnesses for the defend
ants.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-01
GETTING READY FOR
SATURDAYS EVENT


More interest than usual among
the various schools Of Lubbock dis
trict has been manifested this sea-
son preparatory to the district inter
scholastic meet. There seems to be
more athletic materials and with the
favorable weather the country has
been blessed with, everything Is
pointing to the success Of the event
Saturday the county meet of Lub-
book county will be held at Shall
lowater. The grounds have been put
into fine shape, we have been IN
formed, and many contestants OF the
various schools are getting in readi-
ness for participation. We were un-
able to secure the names Of the con-
testants from but two schools, j. e..
Hardy and Lubbock schools. They ap-
pear on the program for that day as
follows:
Contestant For Hardy School
Senior boys, so yard dash. Clay
ton Pierce; $50 yard dash, Glenn
Blackman.
Junior boys. so yard dash. Willie
Scott, 22O yard dash, Willie Scott.
440 yard dash, Willie Scott, Al
ton Blackman.
Seniors girls. 30 yard dash, Dee
Hood
Contestants Of Lubbock School
so yard dash, John Whip, Cecil
Honey. Rushton Hankins, Carder Col
Inns and Wallace Blankenship.
Mile run. Roby Cathey and Chas-
Dupre
High jump, David Benson, Marvin
Overton, Tom Moore and Rushton
llankins.
100 yard dash, John Whipp, Cecil
Honey, Carder Collins and Rushton
Hankins.
Half mile run, Charles Dupre and
Roby Cathey.
Pole vault, John Whip, Charles
Dupre and Tom Moore.
220 yard dash, Carder Collins, Ce-
ell Honey, Nolan Hart and Spec
Long.
Shot put, Roby Cathey, Wallace
Blankenship, and David Benson.
440 yard dash, Charles Dupre, Ro-
by Cathey. Carder Collins and Rush
ton Hankins.
Discus throw, Wallace Blankenship.
l20 yard hurdles. Wallace Blank
enship, Charles Dupre and Cecil
Honey.
Broad Jump, David Benson. Mar
win Overton. John Whip, Rushton
Hankins. Cecil Honey and Tom
Moore.
220 yard hurdles. Wallace Blank
enship and Cecil Honey.
Relay race. contestants not en-
tered.) -.
Besides the above events. there viii
be lively games Of baseball. basket
ball and various other feats. Every
one in the county Il cordially urged
20 attend this event at Shallowater.
There viii be plenty 10 eat and drink
during the day.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-01
GOVERNOR TO ATTEND
BOLLWORM MEETING

Austin, Texas, March Slower
nor Hobby, it was learned today, Will
attend the conference 40 Washing
ton, ID. c., on April 6, which has
been called by Secretary of Agri-
culture f. T. Meredith for the pur-
pose Of discussing the subject Of a
Federal quarantine against Texas as
result of the pink bollworm menace
in this State. The Governor has been
strongly urged by Secretary Mere
dith to be present. He is expected TO
give out an official statement tomor-
row. Governor Hobby will leave for
Washington Saturday. During his
absence from the State, Lieutenant
Governor A. Johnson of Hall
county will occupy the executive
chair.
In telegram received today by
the Governor from Secretary Mere
dith il was disclosed that il is contem-
plated to have n called session Of the
Legislature within sixty days for the
purpose Of enacting legislation for
reimbursing farmers for losses that
might result in establishing non-cot-
ton zones. The Governor has secur-
ed statement from the Comptrol-
ler's office with reference to the
States finances. and this shows that
there will be ample funds in the
State Treasury TO take care Of a
good-sized pink bollworm reimburse
ment appropriation. The Comptrcl-
Ter estimates that there will be in
the State Treasury on Aug. 81, 1920,
a balance Of s7,i42,3s2, for all pur-
poses. On March Of this year there
was balance Of ss.i92.3s6.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-01

Business is hampercd. the devel-
opment Of the country Is hindered ~
all this Western country, prlnclpai-
ly on account Of the extremely high
cost Of materials, and labor. Nearly
every town in this section has many
building plans slowed away IN a saie
place waiting for the decline OF pric-
cs. We realize That the cost rs very
great. and far in excess Of normal
conditions, but we believe that this
should not stop the progress and de-
velopment entirely as il has IN many
plares. II is the opinion OF men VINO
are thoroughly familiar with condi-
tions throughout The world, that there
viii be no noticeable decline in build
ing materials within less than two
years, and possibly more. II this be
The case, we do not deem Il wise Tor
thrifty. progressive people, like Lub-
book and many other South Plains
towns. can afford TO stack arms and
quit. Just because the price OF build
ing Ia where 1t rs. Lubbock Is losing
people every day-not people VINO
have been here. but who want 10
come here. but cannot because there
is no place for them 20 live, ana we
believe that there could be some way
figured out by which buildings might
be provided. We always recommend
that local concerns be given the bus
mess, where il is possible and We
believe the local lumber companies
should have the business, but 4 Il is
impossible for them to furnish the
material that there should be an ef.
fort made 70 get il elsewhere, and
build homes for people who want TO
rent. This might be done through the
medium Of local building associa-
tion Of the proper kind. We notice
these kind Of organizations are op-
Grating very successfully IN other
placos-in cities much larger than
Lubbock. and there Is real activity
In those places too. People are going
10 those cities where provision rs
being made for taking care OF them.
In every town there are certain peo-
Ole who must rent. not only because
they are not able 70 build. but by
nature Of their trade or profession.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-01
RIx's DRIVER TURNS
TRUCK OVER

Walter Clark, employee Of the Rix
Furniture and Undertaking Compa-
ny Of this city, narrowly escaped
death Tuesday when he drove
Dodge truck into ditch. breaking
OF the front wheel resulting in turn
ing the truck completely over. He
was enroute TO Lamesa and had three
Photographs In the truck. The wheel
Is supposed to have been defective
as the driver claims he was only trav-
cling fifteen miles per hour. The MAJ
chimes in the truck and the metal
ton Is all that saved Clark.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-01
BODIES OF 100 SOLDIERS
WILL BE SHIPPED APR. q

Brcst. March 3i.-The hrt body
of an American soldier who died In
France was sxhumed from French
soil here yesterday at the Pontanez-
en- Camp Cemetery. rhs graves Of
neiHls Win have 100 bodies ready for
shipment 10 America BY April 8, the
date on which transpoft has bssn
requested from the Navy Depart.
ment.
IA n sspsesoi that The transport
Antlxons. ~hl'H <xlied from Dsnzlg
yesterday bearing home~afi happy,
healthy Polish American sss<f.ns n
the army a General iIslIsf. win es|i
a nf@sl - take The bodies aboard
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-01
SNYDER CITIZENS FAVOR
HOLDING NEGRO LABOR

Snyder, Texas, March 30.--During
the past year a few negroes have
been brought to Snyder to work at
the compress. the oil mill, in the cot
ton fields and to supply needed do
mestic help. Recently certain lo-
cal paper has published editorial re-
sentiment Of their presence and 1t il
said some Of the negroes have gone
TO avoid trouble so that the compress
is shut down and the oil mill is run
ming only half time. Now, today a
petition has been signed here by
more than a hundred business men
and firms protesting against the pub
lication Of articles calculated TO
frighten negro laporers away from
here.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-04-01
TO REBUILD SHOPS AT
BIG SPRING AT ONCE

Big Spring. March S1.--Dallas Of
ficials Of the Texas and Pacific Rail-
way Company are here today and
stated that all the men in the shops
will be put TO work by next Monday
and that in a very short time the en-
tire shops viii be built better than
before the fire.