The Fort Stockton Pioneer. (Fort Stockton, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 5, Ed. 1 Friday, May 10, 1912 Page: 4 of 8
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The Fort Stockton Pioneer Pre**<es Victory for Ramsey. Probably Fatal Cutting Affay
Tin* overwhelming sentiment At Mexican Dance,
r NVil“on 1,1 Texan indicates a Um Saturday night, at a daure
° " 1 victory for Judge Ramst*.\ over ut th** hoiiu* *d Dolores Nlllet, in
Kilter**.! a- im***<h*<I-«-!iui** iii«H**i April (J<»w*tn«>r Colquitt ill the
2. lltOH, Ml lit** PoatoltirH.il Kurt "t<*«*k-
t*m, IVxaa, under tin* \r*r <,oiivfr**t*n
of Warrii :t. IK7V*.
*150 PER TEAR 1M ADVANCE
WILSON SWEEPS STATE.
Great Victory for The New
Jersey Governor—Bailey
Influence Gone.
The pre/lnct conventions held
in practically all the counties of
Texas last Saturday resulted in a
great victory for Gov. Woodrow
Wilson, he receiving a majority
ovor Hannon and (.'lark com
bined. When we consider the
influences, that were brought
to l>ear against Gov. Wilson, it is
one of the most remarkable vic-
tories ever achieved by any candi-
date in any State, anti shows con
clusively that the great mass of
the people believe in Wilson, and
that they have decided to act for
themselves hereafter and not In1
dictated to by a few professional
politicians and would be bosses.
A greater part of the State Dem-
ocrat it- committee were strong
supporters of Mr. Harmon, be
being Senator Bailey’s choice for
President, and the committee
having been placed in power by
Mr. Bailey, during his dictator-
ship in Texas; conseqnently when
the people asked for a primary
election, so they might the better
express themselves as to their
preference for a Democratic
nominee for president, the com-
mittee, turned down the petition
in short order, hoping, by the
old convi t ti* n plan to continue
to control and dictate to the |m*o-
ple, h> to whom they might have
as their nominee to vote for at
the November election. But this
disregard of the people's wishes
and requests did not work out as
the bosses had arranged, for this
so enraged the people, that they
decided to assert themselves at
the conventions, they did so, and
what they did for the lapses, was
a plenty. Sli*»b Williams' own
county, town and precinct gave
Wilson decided majorities, thus
absolutely repudiating and re-
proving him, and the same things
happened to Judge Rice Maxey,
the Stale manager of the Harmon
campaign. Two weeks before the
primary conventions, it was
known, that Harmon colud not
defeat Wilson in Texas, so the
manage* s «>f the combine, decided
to inject a Clark boom into the
State, hoping, with th** combined
strength of Hannon an I Clark to
overcome th«* \N ilson strength,
hut Tevans lov** a fair tight, and
tl»e> had already decid'd that
they were for Wilson and Mr.
Clarks boom failed to materialize,
though many forntei Missourians
voted for him ami li<* is worthy
their support a*id would make a
good President. As a last resort.
Senator Hatley was brought from
Washington to stump tin* Slate
for Harmon or rather against
Wilson hut, alas: alas: the Senator
had not realized that his influence
in Texas is a thing of the past,
an I that the people have decided
I . | ) their own thinking and
voting. It is now generallv con-
ceded that Mr. Holey** speochea
a ride I to th** Wilson str*»n/th. for
the reason, that, with all his
great power** of knowledge and
oratory, he could not present any
good reasons why. from a demo-
cratic stan I point, that (lov.
Wilson should not la* nominated.
It was a great victory of the peo-
ple, for a great man, who, if
elected will make a great Pres-
ident of the people and for the
people. ___
If Mexico d*M»s not **nrm get in
condition, that |*eople of other
!»a».ioni»ht\ and their pioperty in
that country can be p otected l>et-
ter than lias U*en done for the
past few months, tire Cnited State*
will be com|K*lled to Interfere and
force a better and wafer condition.
Tltla chain la fast approaching and
developments may coroe at any
July the Rooney Butz addition to fori
primary. Jurlifo lUmnev r.-|,i-5 | St.a kton. wlmt may prow t«. I«-
. , , . a tatul cutting affray, tool, place.
simits the progressi\ e ideas of the , u st,ems l|lHt a yolllU! Mexican by
militant democracy of the Sta e: ,|R1 luum. u; Alberto Cantu, got
he believe* in the (ssiple and it» on the outsid** of too much bad
willing to trust them. Hi" cleai hoo/e and went to tin* dance at the
cut »ml forceful Munition on the 1 N"ft,'z' .ori [H-<oniinu too
, , .. .. .boisterous, parties there tried to
.lu.ltciul relorm. Ins pus....... |,im am, him to
the direct vote ol the |H*ople in ] eitliei* ietve or behave himself,
the election of United States Seri-j lie bccuim* enraged an 1 first
a tors, are in harmony with the i knocked one man on the head with
best element of his party and ini11 ''"'H'*. following ilns up bv us-
party
direct contrast to Mr. Colquitt's
ideas on these important ques-
tions. The influences that are for
Judge Ramsey in this campaign
are such, that should elect any
good man, to any position, that
he might l>e qualified to till. We
are reliably informed, that fully
ninety per cent of the lawyers of
the Slate are for him, at least
seventy-live per cent of the teach-
ers, seventy five |»er cent of the
women and practically all the
preachers, which naturally carries
a large majority of the intelligent
votes of the State. Ramsey’s
majority should not he less than
100,000. _______
Crisis Approaching in Mexico.
The crisis is near at hand in
the affairs of Mexico, that will
soon determine a* to whether
Madero will continue to be Presi-
dent of that, so called republic, or
another will be installed in his
place for a few months. It also
looks a little like the United States
might be making arrangements to
enforce a little better order and
compel a little more humane
treatment of foreigners. A large
part of the U. S. army has been
ordered to the Mexican border.
Social and Improvement Club.
Mesdames Fromme and Jas.
Rooney entertained the members ! load of i»0,(X>o pound" of White
of the Social and Improvement j face Hour, the second car in sixty
Club and fifteen guests last Thu rs- 'days.
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. ^ cV n *
Rooney. For Sale or Rent‘
Mrs. Barry gave a piano solo A five room tent, with good
in a very pleasing way. Mrs. (). floor, door shutters, screen doors
W. Williams charmed all with a and sides weather boarded-J feet
piano solo. Mrs. Kinnaird sang high. Located on good lot, con-
ing bis knife on three others,
wounding two of them painfully,
and, probably, fatally cutting
Dolores Naflez, who i> about s0
years old and a v»*ry harmless, in-
offensive old man, at whoso home
the trouble occurred. Sheriff
Barker and Deputy Shultz were
soon on track of the Mexican, who
did the cutting and I adore day,!
landed him in jail, where lie will ,
remain until District Court con-j
venes.
Charged With Operating A
Gambling House.
Sheriff Barker, Monday night, !
arreste I and landed m jail, a man j
by the name of Underwood, want-
ed in Harstow on tin* charge of I
operating u gambling house. He |
will be held here until the proper
officer comes from Barstow to
carry him away. Criminals better!
keep away from Pecos county, if *
they want to keep their liberty.
If they conn* to this county Sher-
iff Darker will sure get them
For Sale or Exchange for
Lots in Fort Stockton,
Texas.
A Newspaper and Job printing
outfit; price 5$ 1000.00; will accept
lots in Fort Stockton in exchange.
Address W. I). Tiiomi'KINs, Mt
Sterling, Illinois. 5-‘MR
Second Car of Flour in Sixty
Days.
The Rooney Mercantile Coin
puny, has received this week a car
Water Cresses” very sweetly.
Mesdames Barry and Wester
mann sang a lieautiful duet in their
usual charming manner. After
the musical program the hosteses
furnished each guest with a paper
on which was printed a court-
ship with blanks which were to be
filled with names of the different
part." of an automobile. After
much thinking and “head-scratch-
ing” Mrs. Haltoin, Mrs. Chancel-
lor, Miss Hayes and Mrs. Wester-
matin succeeded in getting the
correct answers. In a cut for
the prize Mrs. Haltom was the
lucky one, receiving a copy of
“The Lady ol The Blue Motor.”
a dainty and appropriate prize.
In an “old sayings’* contest Mrs
Chancellor ami Mrs. Westermanu
.\i*re again luck.\, Mis. Wester-
mall getting the prize, a picture
of a bride.
Immediately after these con
test* walnuts tied with dainty rib
buns were brought around, each
guest taking one. Th* n all
‘cracked nuts and told jokes,” for
each walnut had been carefully
cut in two, the kernel removed
and a printed joke inserted.
Delicious refresh merits of ice
cream and cake were served.
The guests were enthusiastic
over the royal good time which
the two charming hostesses had
accorded them.
Rural Notes.
W. K. Morgan has returned
from Oklahoma, where he has
been on business.
II. H. Drake used his new lia.v
press this week on the Downs
farm. It. is the tirst us**d in this
community, operated by gasolnv*
engine.
Mrs. Jones, mother of Mrs. J.
H. Broach, has gone to Rockwell,
Texas, to visit a daughter.
Rudolph Johns entertained the
young |M*ople last Friday night.
A very pleasant, evening was en-
I joyed by everyone present.
One of the most, entertaining
meetings of the Farmers ami
Fruit Growers Association was
held last Monda.vevenmg at Valley
View School house. The discus-
sion of the railroad situation was
the main topic of the evening and
ia the great question now upper-
most in the minds of all the peo-
ple in this community. A num-
ber of men from town were prea-
venient to the business part of
town, (’all or phone I'll** Pioneer.
For Sale.
Stillwell Park Addition lots, for
salt* very reasonable. Those arc
choice lots and can be bought on
the installment plan. See Clias.
Gramm. tf
“Watch us" Saturday Las units.
Before
The Boom
Why Wait Till the Orient
Railway Gets Here?
Whv not buy yon a home while-
thin gs are quiet?
For a short while we have
some of the best bargains in irri-
gated lands, under the ditch, im-
provedand unimproved, that we
have had on our list.
We also have a new list of 4o
acre tracts in the SHALLOW
WATER BELT OK THE LEON VAL-
LEY. We can give attractive
prices and terms.
We have a good line of ranch-
es. irrigated lands. Ixmn Valley
lands and some bargain" in
houses and lots in Fort Stockton;
also business lots on Stockton
street, from court house to depot.
If you are in the MARKET let
us hear from you; if you have
something to 8ELL, list it with us.
Yourr. for business,
W. T JONES * COMPANY
The Finest Irrigated Land
The Sun Shines on
OPEN TO YOU AT A DEVELOPMENT PRICE AT FORT STOCKTON. TEX.
Richest soil in the Comanche Valley, lime stone formation, natural flow of pure
spring water exceeding 55,000,(KHi gallons jier day for irrigation; irrigation system com-
pleted and in full operation now; no waiting for water; many crops will yield profits of
* UK) to $1000 per acre; no drought; no crop failures; finest all the year round climate in
the United States: Altitude 305o feet above sea level.
WE ARE SELLING LAND TO EXPERIENCED IRRIGATION FARMERS AND
Fruit growers from Colorado, California, Oregon, Idaho, etc., where lands are val-
ued at from $200 to $1,500 per acre and bearing orchards from S2.<*x> to per acre,
who state that this is the finest body of land and water supply they ever saw. Our clients
also include bankers, merchants, farmers, gardeners, etc., who have inspected many irri-
gation projects, but who did not find what they wanted in irrigated land until they saw
Fort Stockton.
THIS IS ONE IRRIGATION PROJECT WHERE THE WATER SUPPLY HAS
Not varied in 50 years; where every drop of water used for irrigation is good to
drink and where there is water in abundance for every acre of land that is irrigable. You
cannot afford to buy land anywhere without seeing Fort Stockton.
REFERENCES:
First National Bank, Fort Stockton. Texas.
First State Bank, Fort Stockton, Texas.
Commerce Trust Co., Kansas City. Mo.
Prospectus, Map and Illustrated Folder describing
these lands, mailed free to all who address
Fort Stockton Irrigated
Lands Company
Gen. Offices 1015 Grand Ave. Temple,
Kansas City, Mo.
Local Offices:
Fort Stockton, Tex.
Great
Discount Sale!
To make room for a $4000.00 Stock of Furniture
now in transit, direct from the factory, we will
for the next ten days, give a Cash Discount of 15
per cent, on any item in stock. Every article now
on hand is included in this Great Discount Sale.
Come in and be convinced that we will do just
what we advertise.
Household Furnishing Co.
Fort Stockton, Texas
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Barry, E. The Fort Stockton Pioneer. (Fort Stockton, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 5, Ed. 1 Friday, May 10, 1912, newspaper, May 10, 1912; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth806871/m1/4/: accessed May 22, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .