The Lampasas Leader. (Lampasas, Tex.), Vol. [24], No. 14, Ed. 1 Friday, February 16, 1912 Page: 6 of 8
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What’s The Matter !
with you fellows, anyhow? Why %
don’t you set busy and order * *
that Spring or Summer Suit? J
We simply have the other +
fellow beat a city block;in prices, ❖
fabrics and styles. f
We can give you better ser-
vice in every particular than any ❖
house in town s^and.^weisland *
ready to prove it. *
If dollars and dimes are any ❖
consideration wejcan’save.them £
for you. *
The Best And Biggest Lines *
in the United States from which *
to select. Get busy and give us *
your orders. DO IT NOW. .j.
Joe Moore & Co. |
The Tailors t
Miss Lizzie Weir has gone to
Salado to visit her brother for a
few days.
* ___—
I now own the Kellis Elder
stallion known as “Joe Wheeler.”
For particulars call at my stable,
tf J. C. Earnest, Veterinarian.
Lee Brown, who has been
spending several weeks in Okla-
homa, is at home. He enjoyed
his visit and was benefited by
the change.
Wm. Bell, who made his home
some three miles south of Lam-
pasas for a number of years, but
who has been living in Travis
county for the past several years,
will accept thanks for a remit-
tance to cover his subscription
account. Mr. Bell has a very
kindly feeling toward this part of
Texas, and it may be some day
he will return to Lampasas coun-
ty. He is a successful farmer.
R. T. Thogmartin, of the Ad-
amsville section, was among the
pleasant visitors to The Leader
office. Mr. Thogmartin is one of
the men who farms because he
likes the business, and succeeds
because he mixes brains with his
labor. His sons are also farmers
and also his son-in-law, and they
are all satisfied with their work
and returns.
Paul LeCompte is getting in
some more of those fine register-
ed Delaine marino ewes from In-
diana. He has the best stock of
this character he can find among
the leading breeders of the
United States, and makes it a
point to keep improving his local
flock. He also raises the best
short Durham horn cattle and
has at present some splendid
males for sale. w
W. S. Berry sold oats on this
market at 65 cents per bushel and
was well pleased with the price.
He has a large farm in cultiva-
tion and sows the larger part of
it in oats, as it costs less to culti-
vate it in this way and brings
better returns than renting to
others. He says after the pres-
ent year he will probably rent
more of his land than has been
his custom, as land constantly
sowed to small grain loses a part
of its fertility. Mr. Berry is one
of the skilled farmers and suc-
cessful raisers of corn, but he
also raises sheep, has wool for
sale, and some other good stock
on his place. A combination
stock farm is one of the best
propositions that can be had in
this or any other country, and
Mr. Berry has it and knows how
to manage it.
Surrender by Manchus is Complete.
Peking, China, Feb. 12.—Aban-
doning absolutely all their pre-
rogatives and surrendering un-
conditionally to circumstances of
a new era, the Manchus yielded
up their power—sustained for
centuries—today.
The Chinese throne is thus
turned over to government of a
republican form.
End of the JManchu dynasty’s
rule was proclaimed today in
three simultaneous edicts, the
first announcing abdication; the
second declaring that the throne
accepted the republic, while the
third approved all the conditions
agreed upon by Premier Yuan
Shi Kai and the republicans.
This third edict created tremen-
dous astonishment. It had been
expected that the Manchus would
demand conditions which would
safeguard many of their privi-
leges, but, according to the proc-
lamation their surrender is un-
conditional.
Today’s abdication of the Chi-
nese throne by Pu Yii, the child
emperor, brings to an end the
powerful Manchu dynasty which
has reigned in China since 1644.
The boy ruler has been on the
throne since November 14, 1908,
when the emperor, Kwang Su,
his uncle, died. His father,
Prince Chun, was appointed re-
gent and was the chief figure in
China for three years.
Surrounded by princes of the
imperial clan and Manchu offi-
cials with reactionary ideas, the
regent was brought face to face
with a revolutionary movement
in favor of modern reforms. He
endeavored to placate both par-
ties, but ended by causing gener-
al dissatisfaction which led to his
resignation on December 6, 1911.
The promise of a constitutional
government made by the dowa-
ger empress on her death bed in
1908 was not fulfilled in any way
until May last year. In that
month an imperial edict abolish-
ed the old grand council, which,
together with the court, held ab-
solute power and substituted a
constitutional cabinet.
Revolutionary ideas had been
spreading in the meantime and
the southern provinces declared
against the continuation of Man-
chu rule and broke into open re-
volt. After much fighting the
revolutionists proclaimed a re
public at Nanking in December
and Dr. Sun Yat Sen accepted
the presidency on December 29.
Negotiations between the re-
publicans and the imperialists
followed and an armistice was
arranged. This was not strictly
observed, but the negotiations
continued with the result that
the Manchu rulers, seeing that
China proper was almost entirely
in favor of the republican idea
and that the outlying dependen-
cies of Tibet, Turkestan, Mon-
golia and Manchuria were break-
ing away, decided that it was
their best policy to yield to the
popular demand and abdicate.
The third edict informed the
viceroys and provincial govern
ors of the retirement of the throne
from political power and instruct-
ed them to continue doing their
duty and to preserve order
throughout the land.
It is declared that the step
taken by the throne was in order
to meet the wishes of the people.
Gas in the stomach and bowels is a
disagreeable symptom of a torpid liver.
To get rid of it quickly take Herbine.
It is a marvelous liver stimulant and
bowel purifier. Price 50c. Sold by
all druggists.
J. T. Brown, now living in the
Panhandle country, sends by a
friend a sum sufficient to extend
the date on his paper two years.
Mr. Brown formerly lived in this
section and at Lometa, but for
several years has made his home
in the northwest, where he is
prosperous and contented.
An Old Confidence Game.
This is a fact. It really hap-
pened in Texas. The victims are
not advertising the fact, but the
information “leaked” as other
information reaches the ears of
the man after “dope.”
A charming young lady walked
into a certain department store
and selected $265 worth of dress
goods, clothing and other requi-
sites to the happiness of the fem-
inine heart. In payment she ten-
dered a $1000 bill. Naturally, the
man behind the cashier’s window
wanted to make sure the bill was
genuine and sent it to the bank.
In the meantime the lady cus-
tomer became very much irritated
at the delay in bringing her
change. She called down the en-
tire sales force of the department
in a ladylike way and insisted
that she be given her change at
once. On further delay she be-
came highly indignant, and,
countermanding the order, in-
sisted on having back her $1000
bill.
Later in the day the lady re-
turns—all smiles and apologies
for her haste and rudeness and
again reorders the bill of mer-
chandise, for the second time
tendering the $1000 in payment.
This time the bill was given only
a cursory examination and the
lady was given her change in
currency. She departed smiling
and instructed the clerk to send
her purchases to a well known
boarding house. When the $1000
bill was first sent to the bank it
was passed on and pronounced
good. Strange to say on the
second presentation the bank re-
fused to cash the big bill. The
real certificate had been replaced
by an ingenious and well made
counterfeit. The lady and the
$1000 William have disappeared
for keeps. While this swindle is
a clever one, it is as old as the
hills, and if the heads of that
same department store had been
in the habit of reading their trade
papers it is more than possible
that a description of this same
swindle would have caught their
attention and saved this store
$735 in good hard cash.—South-
west Independent.
$50,000 War Claim.
/
New Orleans, Feb. 12.—Be-
cause she had steadfastly refus-
ed to take the oath of allegiance
to the United States government,
Mrs. Thomas Anderson, of this
city, a niece of Jefferson Davis,
president of the Confederacy, has
delayed pressing her $50,000
claim against the government for
the burning of her residence and
perspnal property in Jackson,
Miss., by federal soldiers during
the civil war. Her case is in the
hands of Washington attorneys,
and although she is nearing her
ninetieth year, she hopes to en-
joy the indemnity she demands.
A successful commercial^ tr
eler says there is only one) th
better than advertising, amd t
is religion. Those who haye tri
both, know. If you don’t} belie
this, try it.
Help Wanted
Our Factories.
The rattle of the Texas dinner
pail is being heard around the
world. Our oil refineries and
packing house products are well
known on both hemispheres, but
the latest transaction of national
significance was made by the
Wichita Falls Motor Car Compa-
ny with a concern in Colorado
involving a sale of $275,000 worth
of automobiles and it is said to
be the largest of the kind ever
made west of the Mississippi
river. The transaction places
Wichita Falls in the first ranks
as a manufacturing center and
firmly establishes this youthful
and vigorous industry on Texas
soil. The incident presents a
lesson in progress which every
city can profit by studying. It
is our big manufacturing plants
that reach out and draw money
from other states and countries
that we must depend upon to
make Texas a great industrial
center. The man with the din-
ner pail is as important to our
civilization as the man with the
hoe.—Commercial Secretar i e s
Association. H
S. S. Alexander, from a few
miles south of Lampasas, was
here Saturday and made The
Leader a pleasant business visit.
He is a successful and energetic
young farmer and makes a suc-
cess in his work by using his
brains as well as his muscles,
which is the only proper way in
these days of close competition
and strenuous endeavor.
A lecturer in paying his re- !
spects to the young man who i
tipples, said: “The railroads j
don’t want him, the ocean liners
don’t want him, the banks don’t
wan’t him, the merchants don’t
want him,” Then referring to
an advertisement of a saloon-
keeper for a bartender who does
not drink, “the saloon-keeper
does not want him.” Turning
with his most winsome smile to
the audience, he said: “Now,
girls, do you want him?”—Ex.
Some of the irrigation farmers
on the creek east of Lampasas
had already watered their land
when the rain came, while others
were just ready to do this char-
acter of work. Onion patches
will be numerous this year, and
large acreage will be also plant-
ed in tomatoes and potatoes.
The crops of corn and cotton ir-
rigated on this creek will also be
larger than they have ever been
on the irrigation farms, as there
is much more land now under the
ditches than ever before.
One inch of rain was registered
Monday night and up to day-
light Tuesday morning by the
government gauge here. Much
heavier rainfall is reported in
some sections, but the people of
Lampasas and vicinity are much
pleased to have as much as fell
here so opportunely did it come.
This will put the land in condi-
tion for corn planting and will
give the small grain crops a new
lease on life. It is time to give
thanks.
Comptroller Makes New Ruling.
Washington, D. C., Feb. 12.—-
The comptroller of the currency,
Murray, has recently made an
important change in the banking
business, ordering that in the
future bank directors must meet
the examiners at every examina-
tion. The object of this new
order is to check the tendency to
appoint out-of-town directors.
Nothing so effe.djfcre as Hyomei
for catarrh, colds,’''"croup, asth-
ma and catarrhal deafness. Just
breathe it. Schwarz & Hoffmann
guarantee it. Outfit including
inhaler $1.00. Extra bottles 50
cents. dw
Time for planting corn is al-
most at hand, and soon the farm-
ers will be putting the seed in the
ground. The best corn raised
last year was planted about Feb.
20th, and that is considered early
planting.
Almost: Lost His Life.
S. A. Sticl, of Mason,Mich., will never
forget his terrible exposure to a merci-
less storm. “It gave me a dreadful
cold,” he writes, “that caused severe
pains in my chest, so it was hard for
me to breathe. A neighbor gave me
several doses of Dr. King’s New Dis-
covery which brought me great relief.
The doctor said I was on the verge of
pneumonia, but to continue with the
Discovery. I did so and two bottles
completely cured me.” Use only this
quick, safe, reliable medicine for
coughs, colds, or any throat or lung
trouble. Price 50c and $1.00. Trial bot-
tle free. Guaranteed by all druggists.
I can furnish employment to
number of good men or wome
who have their own rig t
travel and solicit orders f
enlarging photographs.
Pleasant work and good pa^
For further particulars call o
or address me at Lampasas
Texas.
C. C. Donnell
Oil 'Burning Rout
“ON TIME”
Direct Line to
Houston and Galveston
Connects With Main Line for
Kansas City,
St. Louis, Chicago
Low One-Way Colonist Fares to
California and Points West
EFFECTIVE MARCH 1st TO APRIL 15th
For Further Information Call on
Local Agent or Write
T. J. ANDERSON, General Passenger Agt.
HOUSTON, T^EXAS
Townsen & Lamb
Barbers and Hair Dressers
North Side Square
Hot Tub and Shower Baths
Good Workmen and Courteous Treat-
ment. Your patronage solicited.
J. O. Matthews. W.H.Browning
MATTHEWS & BROWNING
Attorneys at Law,
Lampasas. Texas.
W. B. ABNEY
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Civil Practice Exclusively
Lampasas.
Texas
Real Estate, Farm Lands
and Ranches
E. Beuregard Morgan, Agt.
< Office 203 East 3rd Street
Phone Connections Lampasas, Texas
Dr. B. F, HEARNE
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Dentist
Office over First National Bank
DICKASON, Dentist
THE MAN WHO
DELIVERS THE GOODS
Dr. J. D. READ
Office at Lampasas Drug Co.
Lampasas, Texas
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Vernor, J. E. The Lampasas Leader. (Lampasas, Tex.), Vol. [24], No. 14, Ed. 1 Friday, February 16, 1912, newspaper, February 16, 1912; Lampasas, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth892507/m1/6/?rotate=270: accessed June 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Lampasas Public Library.