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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-19
Elks Charity Play Was a Great
Success and Was Most Enjoyable
Event Of Season-Large Attendance

Round the Clock with the De
butantes," as presented by the Elks
Club and young people Of Lubbock
under the direction Of Mr., and Mrs.
v. Harold Young was more than a
success-it was q scream from start
20 finish No one ever thought that
we had such dramatic and musical
talent in the city as was displayed
last Thursday and Friday nights,
in the presentation Of this musical
Extravaganza in three acts and 80
tcenes, using more than $50 home
people in the cast.
II is almost impossible to call at
tention to all Of the young people
who made its success possible or to
point out the outstanding stars Of
the cast and choruses. They all
carried their parts well-with a few
breaking into the Stellar class.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-19
SLOW RAINS PUT SEED
BEDS IN FINE SHAPE

J.F. Copp was in town Wednesday
from his fine farm two miles west OF
Lubbock trading with our merchants.
lie said the last rain found his crop
In fine shape. az every acre had been
planted. and a. the rain fell slow
II went into the ground as fast a. y
fell, and no washing away Of the soil
was done, leaving the seedbeds In
fine condition.
The farmer who Was looking Tor
the fine rains We had and had n.
land In saaps "a certainly IN luck. and
the large returns he win receive Tor
his work when fall harvest time !.
here viii find him Ncu compensated
FOE every effort
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-19

The petite solo dancer in the
Happy Kewtie Kids" chorus was
exceptionally noticeable for her
work, especially considering her age,
The Clock Babies, Joan and Dixie
Jane Sears were also wonderful
little tots in their act.
Roll 'em Al" was handy with
the bones and the way whole
bunch Of tie boys Read 'em and
Weep" il was easy TO believe that
they. knew what he was doing. G, c.
Pierson, as Lord Algernof, was a
knock out. and possibly stood out
above any individual IN the entire
play as polished actor" In fact
he was so polished chat he fairly
twinkled. He had a good part and
carried Il well.
O. l.. Peterman, Harold Griffith,
c. L. Griffin, A. F. Stevens, l.. Il.
Parker, Morgan, Inman, Haynes and
Others carried their parts well, with
good singing. and well balanced
acting. Bill Kuykendall madda~de-
monk something Itchy for fair and
makes IL easier TO believe the Oar
winian theory. Also ne was a
speiler Of note in handling the ag-
gregation Of Freaks presented the
latter part Of the play. Speaking
Of frcaks-that aggregation was
worse than awful. The outstanding
Freak-(we were almost tempted
to say, as in everyday lifeD was
Wild Ora. the snake eater He,
She or IL was indeed Wild and need
ed tanning Lee Duggan as ABB
lena, II. F. merrill, II. w. Ward, I'd
Henderson, Biz Neves, Amos How
ard and Eric Posey-all made ex-
ceptionaly effective freaks--wiih q
minimum Of effort.
II Is easier 20 point out the OUT
standing stars among The mcu than
the ladies for the simple fact hat
al the ladies starred IN every part
and with every appearance las
usual. Miss Resale Smith IN her
vocal solo furnished a real treat
that stood up out Of the ordinary
Little VIVA Ice Griffin carried q
well played part throughout, did
every little tot that had a part 90
sing, dance or play.
Margaret Robbins as Miss Folly
carried her part wei AS she always
does and was used IN many scenes.
The Senior and Junior Clock Girl
Choruses. the Spookie-Oohie Choir
us. Kiss Burglars ard all Of the
other choruges, ensembles and CONF
hinafions were always very good.
Mechanics Sears, Barley and Smith,
carried their parts well and we're
supported BY every member Of the
cast
With $50 in the play and every
one carrying their part exceptionally
well it was impossible 20 pick out
each individuals special feature from
the riot Of color, muric ard cramat-
ic art Incorporated IN he fact NOV
INK play. Suffice 4 20 say that the
FIX play was more han success
and every person that attended q
got more than his cellar worth.
We hope they viii lave more Of
taem IN the future Lubbock nas
some exceptional talent and We
should use it more often.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-19
FORMER KAISER is
VERY RELIGIOUS NOW

Amsterdam. May 12.-Former En-
peror williams devotion to religion
has progressed to the point Of ma
MIA, Admiral Bon Tirpitz, former
minister Of the German navy, is re-
ported to have told friend recent
liz. The German ex-kaiser is de-
scribed as spending the greater part
of each day in reading the Scrip
lures, commentaries. sermons and
other religious books. ana in pray
ers. His health appears TO be good.
bat the members Of his encourage
at Doom regard his mental state
with some anxiety.
II is observed that his interest In
European affairs had greatly dimin-
ished, even German politics finding
him somewhat uninterested. His
mind appears 20 live rather IN the
past than in the present, and he IL
disposed. whenever he does converse
on politics and someone speaks Of
the injustice Of the world. to alludc
with a certain melancholy and IN
difference 20 what he terms the
false accusation 81 having "wiiled
the war"
Ills occasional visitors find his
mind shut In and closed 90 present
German affairs and the relations be-
tween Germany and the rest q the
European counlfisA
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-19
500 Reward, 500

The readers % this paper win 10
pleased 20 learn that there n NJ leas,
Sn@ dreaded disease that science has
been able 20 cure n AL Us stages and
that 10 catarrh Cafafrh being greatly
Influenced b. constitutional conditons
requires constitutional treatment HAIRS
catarrh Medicine II ta~en internally ana
.cts thr. The liood on the Mucous sur
faces ~ the system thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease. giving the
rnfient strength by building NJ ths con-
siitution ard assisting nature in doing its
uork The prorriefors have so much
s.th Ia tho curative powers OF Halls
gafarrn Medicine that they offer one
Uortrea Dollars sor any case that u faiis
- -ura send saf 49, ~ testimonials.
M -. !. -. p. ..s-ist. 10
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-19

Be
Sure
You
Know
- - =
About
Your
Battery

No matter what kind
of a car you drive or
what kind of a battery
there is on il you have
to keep posted on GER
tain battery facts.
You have 70 know
whether your battery IS
charged TO the proper point
whether II has enough
water in it-whether each
Of the cells works properly.
Our most important job
as a Battery Station is to
tell you these things. II
doesn't make a bit Of diff
ference what make your
battery is. Here at Battery
Headquarters we give
every make exactly tho
came attention.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-19
SALESMAN MAKES
HEADQUARTERS IN CIT,

Lubbock has another travelling
salesman to make his home here.
That fact may not impress some
so much, but to the one who is in
terested in Lubbock and in her
growth and development, the fact Is
a balm to that desire to see Lub-
book take her place among the
cities of today, for really and truly
there is a great advantage 10 hav-
ing these nomadic brethren settle
here. for their becoming acquainted
with the elements that make Lcb-
book what IL is will cement their
faith in her future development.
and that good impression is liable
TO terminate in Lubbock being made
headquarters for another wholesale
house.
A a distributing point for the
greatest section Of Texas Lubhock
cannot be cqualcd.
As the practical place for the man
who wishes 20 establish business
in a town that - destined 70 make
real city. Iuhbock leads them 81.
As a place 20 hive where lie h
worth while. Lubbock h the dandIe<-
place anuyhere.
Cone % Lubbock.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-19
LOCAL GROCERY STORE AS
SUMES SPIRIT OF SPRING

Darby & willeford Grocery is the
next one on the list who have caught
the spirit Of spring and started work
in identifying their store.
The large displays windows in the
front. where fruits and candies are
kept, are screened in and the lattice
work to which the screen is fastened
has been given a nice coat Of paint.
This is indeed an improvement 70
the store, and Messrs. Darby and
willeford are working in many other
ways to attarct the attention Of Gus
toners to their store.
Who's next. The time ia here to
clean up and paint up. and there are
plenty Of places. that need II.
Let's 20.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-19
POPULAR CONFECTIONERY
CHANGES HANDS WEDNESDAY

John W. Graves bought the con-
fectionery business Of Mr.. Baker,
located in the Conley building, the
deal being completed on "Wednesday
OF this week.
Bakers Confectionery has become
a very popular stand. and the large
business they are doing is not alto
geihcr attributed 20 the location
which IL ideal, but TO the effort Mr..
Baker put into his work in giving his
customers the best service possible.
Mr.. Graves is a congenial and Tx
able fellow, and has many friends
in Lubbock. who will be glad to learn
Of his management Of the business.
The greatest menace 20 ciViiiza-
ton appears TO be the civilized ma
tions-Sharon Herald.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-19
WICHITA FALLS CATTLEMAN
VISITED LUBBOCK MONDAY

r. ". Joyce, Of the Joyce Cattle
Company, Of Wichita Falls, was IN
Lubbock Monday on business.
Mr.. Joyce Is one Of The big cat
element u West Texas, and we are
in hopes the ideal conditions for his
business on the Plains will induce
him 10 make his home in Lubbock.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-19
s4ss 600 PAVING BONDS PASS
IN MEMPHIS LAST WEEK

The bond election Tor S465,o0O
70 nave the streets Of Memphis ear
ried last week with a margin Of 80
20 I. Memphis u town hardly a.
Ie-ra IN point Of 3rulation as Lub-
book This Is IT, ir first paving
fonas and they aie 90 be congralu-
iatsd upon their start toward town
huifiing.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-05-19

~Jsek" Dempsey has eons % Eo-
rope. That 4 conclusive evidences
that rsace has arrived over there.
--rhs-tefs csss'1s f'~ss
Evening star., 1922-09-20
READY
TOBATTLE TURKS
Many Offer Services if Can
ada Sends Contingent
to Near East.
SpeciaI Dispateh to Tho Star.

Special Dispatch to Tho Star
OTTAWA, Ontario, September co.
Americans ara volunteering for serv-
ice, should Canada send a contingent
to the near east. Ono letter from
Greenfelds. Mass. has reached To-
ronto from a doctor In the United
States Navy. who expresses the opin-
lon that the present menace Is
greater than that Of 1914. Other let
ters have come from many points
in the United States.
The King cabinet is getting first
hand information from Lloyd George.
A Dominion parliamentary session
before any contingent is sent by
Canada.
Some French Canadian newspapers
ticipating in foreign wars.
If Great Britain needs assistance
hundreds of military associations,
Red Cross societies. trained veterans
Of the great war and private indi-
viduals ready to enlist.
The above represents the outstand-
ing present features relating to Can
ada's position respecting the threat
ened near east trouble. Every indi-
cation points to q session of parlia-
ment before there is any official send
ing of a Canadian contingent to the
near east. This feeling is reflected by
press reports and remarks Of promi-
nent politicians from the Atlantic to
the Pacific.
Seek More Information.
Meanwhile. Premier King and his
cabinet are getting additional infor-
nation from the British authorities
as to what really is wanted. On that
informa ton, It is thought, will de-
pend whether a special parliamentary
session is necessary.
The prime minister has not been
Ws secret MESSAGE nd % sent til the S Canadian m ian
government, but is asking Lloyd
George to sanction its publication.
1t is learned, however. on high au-
thority that it was not specific re-
quest for troops. Indeed. an invitation
Evening star., 1922-09-20

or request to Canada to send an
armed force to the near east would
be unprecedented. Neither at the
outset OF the Boer war. in 1899. nor
in 1914 did the British government
even suggest that Canada should take
any particular course of action. The
Canadian government and parliamen
was left the responsibilities of say
ing what Canada should do.
In view of Premier King having
sixty-fiVe Quebec members in his
the rather outspoken comment OF
several of the Canadian-F French pub
locations has it's significance.
Opposes Part in War.
LIE Droit, published here. says
"the duty of Canada in this issue is
clear-to reply to EnSland's request
by refusal. 1t is time that those
who govern us should let the masters
of the empire know once and for all
that Canada is not colony. and that
it's inhabitants were not born to be
sacrificed in the horror of imperial
wars in which Canadians will have
no advantage"
Henri Bourassa in lie Devoir
Montreal, opposes Canadian parttcipa
tion in foreign wars.
On the other hand there are score!
of Canadian publications which
while advocating first parliamen
tary session If necessary, are out
spoken in saying that if Britain needs
assistance, Canada will certainly b.
ready to do its part. This is borne
out by offers of assistance by mill
tary bodies and private individuals IL
all nine Canadian provinces.
Evening star., 1922-09-20
BACK BRITAIN IN CRISIS,
CANADIAN URGES D. S.
Sir John Gibson Tells Masops Co.
!, Operation Should Come on
Turkish Question.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press. =
CLEVELAND, Ohio. September 90
The United States should he prepared
to cooperate with Great Britain in
handling the Turkish situation, that
the peace of the world may be main
Hamilton, Ont. at the 10th conclave
of the Supreme Council, Thirty-third
Degree. Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rite of Masonry for the Northern
Jurisdiction of the United States.
Sir John touched upon the Turkish
problem in conveying the fraternal
greetings of Canadian Scottish Rite
Masonry to the council.
The annual banquet Of the Supreme
Council tonight will be the crowning
social event of the year in Masonic
circles. With the major fraternai cere-
monies completed in the bestowal of
the honorary thirty-third degree on
142 leaders in Masonic and civil life
last night, the banquet will close a
day devoted almost entirely to social
activities.
A meeting of the Supreme Council
tomorrow morning will bring the
six day meeting to close.
A crusade for world peace in CO.
operation with Masonic Jurisdictions
of the United States and twenty
other supreme councils of Europe
South America and Africa. was out
lined yesterday by Sovereign Grand
Commander Leon NJ. Abbott.
Emphasis was placed by Commander
boIshevism and the value of the
spiritual life.
A letter from President Harding
expressing regret at his inability to
be present to receive his thirty-third
degree was also read by Mr.. Abbott
Evening star., 1922-09-20

That rare spectacle of diplomats
earning their salt" can now be seen.
1t is reported that the attaches IN
the Balkan legations here have hard
ly known the meaning of the word
sleep for three nights in succession.
Lord Curzon, the British foreign
minister. is in Paris to try to per-
suade France to aid him In the DE,
fense of the Dardanelles. He viii
have a hard task, however. for 1T is
no secret that Premier Poincare has
been much encouraged in Turkophlle
policy by the course of recent events
Sevres Treaty Denounced.
For instance. if reliance can be
placed on the French newspapers. the
helligerent British note sent out last
Saturday has met with a chilly recep-
ton everywhere. Rumania and Jugo-
slavia. the nations most interested.
are said to be unwilling to join in
a military adventure, though they
certainly disapprove the idea of a
| Turkish return to Europe. CZecho-
slovakia does not seem to be inter-
ested. At least two of the dominions
Canada and South Afrtca-are ex-
pected to respond without enthusiasm.
The quarrel between Great Britain
and Turkey hinges upon the treaty
Of Sevres, which we refuse to recog-
nize. but which Britain evidently
! wants to enforce, despite the fact that
! II mas iioI Oeefi 9. eiheo ~ any - 80
principal powers" said Ferid Pasha,
Paris representative of the Angora
national government, to the writer
| today. prime Minister Lloyd George
spoiled his case in advance by allow
| ing the Greek army to occupy the So
called neutral zone. Mustapha kemal
; is willing to respect the regions
which have been under allied con-
troll for some time. like constantl-
nople and the Gallipoli peninsula, but
I is determined not to be kept out OF
places in Asia like Chanak, which
| has been occupied only recently as
| the result Of the Greek disaster.
Compromise RumOred.
! BY all the rules of international
| law such places are SpoilS of war
! 1t is Great Britain alone that wants
to keep them. France and Italy have
withdrawn all their troops from the
neighborhood."
In French political circles the gen.
eral impression is that Lloyd George
has overshot the mark and is trying
! to hedge by sending Lord CurZon to
! Paris 1t is even said that the foreign
! secretary does not hold the same
views about the orient as does his
chief. 1t is certain that there will
| day, with the element of bargain pos
sibly entering into the discussion
Some French observers think tina,
| Great Britain will agree to give
| France a free hand in the Ruhr re-
F.! gion if France will agree to support
| Britain at Chanak. on the Dardanelles
Evening star., 1922-09-20
SAYS ]. 5, SHIP LEFT
| SMYRNA REFUGEES
Near East Relief Official De-
cIares Hog Island Sailed
100000 Pleaded.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. September 2O.-The
Near East Relief received cable today
from Constantinople, from u. c. JAG
quith, it's managing director for Ana
tolia, representing that the captain Of
Shipping Board vessel Hog Island left
Smyrna for Alexandria without cargo
at the outbreak of the fire. refusing to
heed the entreaties of Americans to
embark 100000 refugees who lined the
waters edge for two miles begging
be saved, from the onrushing flames.
The destroyer Lychfield. according to
the message. has arrived at Constanti-
nople with 500 Armenian orphans from
burning Smyrna About 5000 Chris
tians out of 100000 already have been
evacuated. The steamship Winona has
arrived at Pieraeus with many en-
ployes of American institutions and With
girl orphans from the Smyrna orphan
age formerly operated by the Near
East Relief.
Save American Women.
The message said that all the
American women in Smyrna had been
removed. Another report said that
10000 refugees had been removed,
$4,000 were still on the quays, while
$4,000 were unaccounted for.
During the six days after the Turk
ish occupation. the cable declared,
men We're marched through the
streets to Jail. Large groups were
Seen marching to the interior prob
ably for deportation. The total of
dead is estimated at about 10000.
American relief workers are trying
to feed the refugees and to get per-
mission to use European shipping and
American deStroycrS to transport
them to Salonika and kavala. A cable
delayed four days says there are 49,
900 refugees in Rodosta in Thrace
being aided by American relief work
ers. Supplies of flour. rice, cheese and
milk which were to have been used for
orphans in Constantinople are being
rushed to smyrna.
The Near East Relief. Mr.. Jacquith's s
cable declares, is trying to put the
responsibility for caring for the
refugees on the Greek and allied gov
ernments and it feels that prompt ac-
ton on the part of the Americans and
allies is the only solution to the
refugee problem. which the American
, workers are doing their best to solve
Evening star., 1922-09-20

settled conditions she was unable to
enter inner harbor. No labor was
available to discharge OF load. The
use of the vessel for relief purposes
was rendered to the United States
consul, the American naval com
mander and the American Red Cross
After due consideration they agreed
that it was desirable to evacuate
Americans on naval destroyers. After
further consultation among the con-
sul naval commander. agent, captain
and Shipping Board directors. it was
decided that the Hog Island should
proceed to Alexandria without
Smyrna cargo and several refugees
were 'placed aboard by the consul. the
Winona was left at Smyrna to cover
the s{tuation"
Evening star., 1922-09-20

center, reigns in
Europe today on
,ccount of the
situation In Asia
Nj n or. Perhaps
never before, since
July, 1914, has
there been such
an interchange of
notes and such a
lineup of parties,
with such a con-
stant stream of
verbal communi-
c a 10 n passing
back and forth
between the par
ticipants through
the medium of
auba SSadOrS.
Evening star., 1922-09-20
DENIED BY SHIP CAPTAIN.

Reports that the Shipping Board
vessel Hog Island had sailed away
from Smyrna, leaving the docks
lined with people pleading to be
saved" We're denied yesterday by
Chairman Lasker of the shipping
Board In answer to queries. he made
public the following dispatch from
Capt NJ. Z. Bowman, who was In
command:
Hog Island arrived at Smyrna at
noon on the 9th. On account OF un-
Evening star., 1922-09-20
DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
/. EARNING SALARIES
Asia Minor Situation Keeps
European Officials in
Feverish Activity.
CRZ0N HAS HARD TASK
British Foreign Minister Will Try
to Smooth Out French
! Tangle.
BY WILLIAM T.. NASH.

BY Gable To The Star and Chicago Daily News.
81 Copyright, 1872,
PARIS, September 20-Feverish
diplomatic activitY. With Paris as its
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-04-13
SYNOPSIS.

Copyright BY Kathleen Morris

CHAPTER Harriet Field. twenty
eight years old and beautiful Is the So
cial secretary OF the nirta uous Mrs Isa-
belle Carter at "Crownlands." Richard
CArter's home. and governess OF i7-year-
old Nina Carter. Ward. twenty-fOur years
old and impTessic nable. fanCies himself In
love with his mothers attractive secre-
tary. Mrs. Carriers latest affair Is
with young Anthony Pope. and the youth
Is tsking II very seriously
CHAPTER Threading over the tea
cups this summer afternoon. Harriet II
profoundly disturbed by the arrival OF a
Visitor ROYAL Blondin Next day, at a
tea party IN the city. Blondin makes him
self agreeable 20 Nina. and leaves deep
impression on the unsophisticated girl
CHAPTER III. Harriets agitation
over the appearance OF Blondin at
.Crownlands'f IL explained by the fact
that he had been "A disturbing element in
her life ten yeas before. and she fears
him. The man II an aNowed adventurer.
living on the gullibillty OF the idle rich.
He frankly announces TO Harriet his in
tentiOn OF marrying Nina. who, as the
daughter Of the wealthy Richard Carter
H. a highly desirable catch" and urges
Ter To aid him She IS IN a sense In his
power and after pleading with him to
abandon his scheme agrees TO follow
policy OF neutrality.
CHAPTER 1v.-Harriet visits her mar
RED sister Linda Davenport. with whom
she had had her home during her unfor-
tunate acquaintance with blondin. and
tells her Of his temperance. The two
women. realizing the INSCRIPTIONS nature
OF the man. view the future with appre-
hension.
CHAPTER V. Knowing the tender
feeling she has inspired I'm Ward Carter.
Harriet Is tempted 10 marry him for the
position and wealth he can give her.
though realizing she does not love him
Rlondin has ingratiated himself with
Madame Carter. Richards mother. and
she Is whole heartedly In favor of his
marriage with Nina Ward urges Har-
riet 10 marry him at once. She procras-
tinates-
CHAPTER yI.-Angered at hi. wtfes
too open filtration with young Anthony
Pope. Richard Carter markedly shows his
resentment Isabelle. ardenuy returning
her youthful lovers attachment elopes
with him on his yacht. and pursuit Il
useless. The news OF the sensational af-
fair exaggerated. OF course. by gossip.
is kept as much as possible from being
public property.