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CLEVELAND COUNTY ENTERPRISE.
VOL. XXI
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1912.
NO. 5
INDISPUTABLE FACTS AS TO
THE STATE CAPITAL MATTER
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Erection of the Capitol Building
Delayed by Guthrie
The citizens of Oklahomi City de-
Hire to submit to ihe people of the
State of Oklahoma a brief historical
statement covering all the events
that have occurred since June 11,
1!)1U, relating to the State Capital
matter. This action seems necessary
because of the fact thai on the 16th
day of July, 1912, the citizens of
Guthrie tiled petitions with secretary
of state initiating an amendment to
the constitution providing for the
re-location of the state capital at
Guthrie.
WHAT AUK THE PACTS?
OnJunelltb, 1910, the people of
the state of Oklahoma, by a vote of
9(5,201 in favor of Oklahoma City as
against 31,.'101 in favor of Guthrie, lo-
cated the State Capital at Oklahoma
City. This was a special election
held on an initiated bill for that par-
ticular purpose. The bill on which
you voted at that time provided that
the State should appropriate $600,000.-
00 with which to purchase a tract of
land within live miles of Oklahoma
City, which land was to be platted
into lots, blocks and streets, and
sold, and the proceeds therefrom was
to constitute a fund for the State
Capitol. Guthrie immediately insti-
tuted a suit attacking the validity of
the election, and later in the year of
1910 the Supreme Court of the State
of Oklahoma held that said election
was void because of a mere technical
error in the ballot title; but also held
thut it was within the rights of the
people of the State, either by initia-
tive or an act of their legislature, to
locate their capital where they
pleased -r nd when they pleased re
gardless of the 1913 provision of the
enabling act.
la the mean tin^e, however, a State
Capitol Commission had been ap-
pointed, plans had been selected for
a capitol building, and all arrange-
ments were being made to carry out
the provisions of the initiated bill,
except that certain Oklamoma City
citizens further agreed to donate the
tract of land, without the state's ap-
propriating h single dollar. The de-
cision of the Supreme Court, of course,
rendered null and vuid the work that
had been done by said capitol com
mission: hut in accordance with that
decision holding that the people had
the right to locate the capital by act
of their legislature. Governor Has-
kell called a special session of the
legislature at Oklahoma City in De-
cember, 1910, and this special session
of the legislature, in accordance with
the will of the people, as overwhelm-
ingly expressed in the special elec
tion, located the capital at Oklahoma
City and selected a new site for the
building within two miles of the Lee-
Huckins Hotel: and certain citizens
of Oklauoma City entered into a con-
tract with the State to donate 050
acres of land in the vicinity of the
capitol location, the proceeds from
which land was to constitute a fund
for the erection of the State Capitol.
These citizens, in order to facilitate
tbt) work, incorporated themselves as
the state Capitol Building Company.
The only purpose of this company
being to hold this land as trustee for
the State and for the various donors,
and to carry out-the contract with
the Stat". Immediately after the
adjournment of the legislature, be-
lore either the company or tbu gov-
ernor of the Slate could do anything,
Guthrie again tiled suit attacking the
validity of the act of the legislature,
and losing in the S ate court, ap-
pealed to the j-Jupreme Court of ihe
United States, which court rendered
a decision in May, 1911, holding the
location of the capital at Oklahoma
City valid. Immediately after the
decision had been hanled down by
the Supreme t ourt of the United
States, Guthrie tiled an applicatiiti
for a rehearing, which application
w«s not passed upon until the 13th
day t f November, 1911, when it was
denied. At thai time financial con-
ditio in the Slate anil in Okiahom i
City were such tliat it seemed impos-
sible to sell the lands as originally
planned, and t!:e State • a|>i>oi Build-j
in,' company, in order toprn'.ict the |
interests of ttie State, delivered to
Lee Cruce, governor, deed- to the I
650 cres of Imii.I mid p. d lo him
$100,000 in cash, he to bold the same I
as trustee, anil he also entered Into
a contract with the State Capitol
Building Company in consideration
of said conveyance that he would rec-
ommend to the next legislature that
said lands and said money be accept-
ed by the State in full satisfaction of
the provisions of the original con-
tract. And it is the opinion of Gov-
ernor Cruce, as expressed In his let
ter of July 9, 1912, to Mr. W. H.
Born of Bartlesville that this is the
much more desirable and business-
like method for the State to adopt
in the erection of the building. Thus
the situation stands to-day.
WHAT OKLAHOMA CITY HAS CilVKN
THE STATE
Governor Lee Cruce now has in his
hands $100,000.00 in cash, and in ad-
dition thereto clear titles toO.jOacres
of land adjoining and adjacent to the
capitol site, which has been appraised
by three disinterested persons repre-
senting the State, at one million four
hundred thousand dollars, for the
specific purpose of being used by the
State to build a free capitol.
WHY THE CAPITOL HAS NOT IIEK.N
BUILT
THUS FOR A PERIOD OF EIGHT-
EEN MONTHS AFTER THE VOTERS
OF OKLAHOMA HAD DECIDED
ON OKLAHOVIA CITY AS THE
PERMANENT STATE CAPITAL,
GUTHRIE BY THESE PERSISTENT
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS SUCCEED-
ED IN THWARTING THE WILLOF
THE PEOPLE AND TIED UP AND
DELAYED OKLAHOMA CITY IN
THE ERECTION OF THE BUILD-
ING; AND NOW HAS AGAIN TIED
THE MATTER UP BY INITIATING
THE PENDING MEASURE TO
OVERTURN AND UNDO ALL
THAT HAS BEEN DONE.
ALL THE DELAY IN THIS MAT-
TER HAS BEEN DUE, FIRST AND
LAST, TO THE PERTINENCY
WITH WHICH GUTHRIE HAS
FOUGHT IN THE COURTS TO
OVERTHROW THE WILL OF
THE PEOPLE. That Oklahoma
City has fulfilled every pledge no
fair-minded mail can refute.
WHAT THE STATE HAS UA1NED BY
DELAY
The Original contract provides
that the State should have the pro-
ceeds of the land up to a million dol
lars. The present contract with
Governor Cruce as trustee, gives to
the State $100,000.00 in money and
the proceeds from the entire 050
acres of land, or approximately more
than oae and one-half million dollars.
So, while Guthrie bas really delayed
this matter for her own selfish inter-
ests, and has deprived Oklahoma
City, and the State, of the benefits
which they expected to derive from
the immediate and permanent loca-
tion of the capital, the State has re-
ally gained a half million dollars
thereby.
CONCLUSION
The citizens of Oklahoma City of-
fered a free capitol, and they are
ready to make good. Guthrie offers
nothing. Nothing has been left .in-
done by Oklahoma City to make good
to the fullest extent its promises,
Guthrie has done nothing but play
the obstructionist. Before accepting
Guthrie's proposition for temporary
quarters, and throwing away a mil
lion aud a half of dollars, which be-
comes the State's by building the
capitol where the people located it,
we ask the people of the state to in-
vestigate for themselvi s, and deter-
mine what is best for the State of
Oklahoma, and all the people, rather
than listen to the entreaties and de-
mands and misrepresentations of the
city of Guthrie, which was built ami
fostered on territorial patronage,
and has lived off the people of Okla-
homa ever since INS9.
Oklahoma City was made the cap-
ital by act of the first territorial ieyis
latere of Oct. 1, 1890, but it was ve-
toed by a governor who came to ihe
teritory with his commission in Ins
pocket, and left It as soon as Ins
commission expirtd.
Oklahoma City was made the capi-
tal by the vote ot the people June
II, 1910, but lost it on a teebnicai
decision by ibe Supreme Couri.
Oklahoma Cit\ was made ihe cap
ital by act ol the legislature of De-
cember 29, 1910. We ass the peo, !e
of the Stale to again confirm their
previous action. Oklahoma City has
woo the capital three times, and is
now entitled to be let alone and start
the work. We have put up in lands
and cash a sufficient amount to pro-
vide a free capitol without expense
to the people of the State.
THE ERBOt ION OP THE CAPI-
I'AL WOULD NOVV BE UNDER
WAV WERE IT NOT FOR THE
ACTION CF THE PEOPLE Of
GUTHRIE IN FORCING UPON THE
PEOPLE OP THE STATE A NEW
ELECTION.
(iullty of Manslaughter In First
Degree.
In the case, of the State vs. Geo.
Poster, charged with the murder of
Ed Greenhaw, the jury returned a
verdict into court Monday, finding
the defendant guilty of manslaughter
in the first degree leaving it to the
court to fix the penalty, and the
court announced that sentence would
be passed upon the defendant Friday.
Under the verdict of the jury tin-
sentence can be fixed from four years
to life at penal servitude in the peni-
tentiary.
There were no eye witnesses to the
killing, which occurred on the night
of Dec. 6th 1911 on the road about
two miles west of Norman as tin-
two men were returning home to-
gether in a buggy from a trip over
the river, where Mr. Greenhaw bad
driven the defendant on a business
trip.
Some whiskey was found in the
buggy and as the parties had had
some trouble a short time previous,
it is thought that quarrel might have
oeen renewed, by reason of ihe eff ects
of whiskey as the parties were re-
turning home, or that the defendant
migth possibly have been seized witli
a determination to kill and sought
only a favorable opportunity,to do so,
playing the friend until opportunity
presented itself tor him to get the
advantage.
Self defence was the defence inter
posed. County Attorney Graham wa-
assisted in the prosecution by Ben
Williams, and the interests of the
defendant tvere cared for by Judge
Wolf assisted by .1. B. Dudley and
Mr. Carr of Pauls Valley.
Announces lor State Committee-
man
To the voters of Cleveland county:
I have filed with the election board
for the office of state committeeman.
This is a position with no salary, and
in fact it costs the committeeman
some cash if he does his duty, but as
I am young and have an ambition to
serve my party as best I can, desire
the support of all.
1 believe that 1 understand the
duties of a state committeeman and
will delight in sacrificing whatever
time and means is necessary to do mv
duty in that honorable position.
It is generally known that I am an
original Woodrow Wilson supporter
and am thoroughly in accord with
with the national ticket and progres-
sive domocracy.
I will appreciate Ihe support of my
many friends anil all who belie it I
am worthy and competent to fill the
position.
Your very respectfully,
J.O. Fox
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Wm. f. FIELD, for Congressman-at-Large
A Clean Candidate
Voters are urged to consider and
support the candidate whose busi-
ness is clean and progressive.
A candidate who makes it a busi-
ness to relieye and assist the wives,
mothers and sisters in their mn-t
dreaded duties of the household
It's your duty and privilege to
have your "family washing'' sent us
each week—the cost is only ti cents
a pound and all the Hat pieces hi
ironed without extra cost.
It's done so well and the cost is so
small—Try it.
Norman Steam Laundih
Phone 71.
J. F. Denlson Kavors Bridge
It bas been told, that I am against
the building of the South Canadian
bridge South West of Norman.
1 am in favor of Norman ( in
issuing the $20000 bonds as I believe it
will lie a good investment. I shall
vote and work for this bond issue on
August (ith
•I. F. DENISIIN
Vote for Augusta E. Ivey, of Siil
well, tor Congressman at Lvrge: hi
ii pioneer, a friend to the plain peo-
ple, and a Democrat of the prog:i-
sive kind. "Gus" trey stands for
union labor, irrigation, tariff redui
lion, I ome printing, anil progressive
ii mocracy which covers the whole
scope, (adv.)
| ii Good roads for the state by fed-
] oral aid.
| i. Tariff for revenue purposes only,
j 8. Just and fair immigrant laws to
I actual and well meaning foreigners
desiring a permanant home.
9. I am against the Aldrich Curren-
| cy plan.
10. I favor a postal ballot, whereby
I an absent citizen can vote by mail on
j election day.
11. Against the government in
printing return cards on stamped
envelops, coming in competition with
printing houses.
1- The state's right to prohibit in-
ter state commerce shipments of con-
vict made goods, into stales where,
by state law, convict labor is prohib-
| ited from competing with free labor.
13. Eight-hour work on all govern-
ment work eiihei by contract or oth-
| erwlse.
11. Compulsory arbitration, always
j safeguarding -the toiler.
I V Employers' liability and work-
man's compensation act.
Better known throughout the state
as "Chummy " Born in Joliett, 111.,
Aug. 13th, 18;,9, aii Oklahoma Consti-
tutional Democrat. Democrat all my
life, and stand for the national and
state platform and policy of the par-
ty. Member of division No. 523
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engin-
eers of Chickasha, < )klahoma.
1. Served as a delegate in the
constitutional convention of the state
iof Montana.
2. Chairman of all legislative
boards of all labor organizations in
attendance at the constitutional con-
vention. state of Oklahoma, and re-
ceived the unanimous thanks of all
labor for faithful work during the
convention.
I STAND FOR:
1. The conservation of humanity.
2. Conservation of all our natural
resources.
3. Old age pension plan.
4 Irrigation for our arid lands and
drainage for our swamp lands.
5. Improvement of the Arkansas
river by federal aid.
W. D. Gt-orge on Trial
Tuesday, after some delay, a jury
was empanelled and the trial of the
case of the state vs. W. D. George
charged with the murder of Deputy
Sheriff' Will Aiibott last February,
started and rapid progress made
Tuesday afer noon.
In this case the state had 80 wit-
nesses and the defense 129, but the
court expects to have the case tried
this week, even if night sessions of
the court must be held.
An attempt on the part of the de-
fense to have their client tried for
insanity failed. Self defense is the
plea entered by defendant, who is
represented by T. W. Mayfield, .Judge
Wolf and attorney Moss from Okla-
homa City.
County attorney Graham assisted
by Williams and Dubiey are conduct-
ing the orosec.ul i m.
Farmers Store
Special sale at Rucker's Farmers
Cash store, Aug. 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
All groceries undersold.
All dry goods undersold.
All meats and feeds undersold.
We will pay those three days 15c
per pound for chickens, 2 to 2j pound
size-: l.V per dozen for ei/gs and 9c
per pound for lieu
mtoiT.UY SPECIAL
4 cans eagle lye. 25c
4 packages 10c soda 25c
4 pounds raisins
Rocket'- Farmer- .Siore Aug 1st,
2nd and 3rd. Three big day-, s lling
Thursday. Friday and Saturday.
Col. Morrow for Sheriff
1 ol. K II. Morrow, the well known Ibaby there should also be a bottle of
auctioneer Ki- made the race for ; Mcl, EE'S II AMY ELIXIR. It may
sheriff mil say-he has a good chance be needed at any time to correct
to win. Ml Morrow ha-' li.ui wide i-our stomach, wind colic, diarrhoea
< xperience in dealing with the public, or summer complaint, it is a whole-
lle is in a posiiion to know how to I somq 'einedy, contains no opium,
handle men and is a judge of human mor|! le or injurious drug of any
nature. I f you . a%t your vote for ' kind price 2.V and 50c per hottle.
biin on Am1 ii, you are voting for a Sold * y Pioneer Drug Store.
; man in whom you can trust the en-
forcement of the law. He has lived
| on a farm all his life except live
years and knows what the farmers
want as well as those living in towns
and cities.
He is in favor of reducing the ex-
pense- of tne office as much as pos-
-ible. He has made the campaign
without help or favor, and has not a
bunch of promises to fulfill (if elected)
in the way of deputies. He will not
recommend a deputy in the county,
but will do the work himself so far
as he can possibly do so.
Don't forget to cast your vote for
him. His name appeats the second
place on the ticket and he will ap-
preciate your support.
Political Advertising!
Notice of Withdrawal of
Floyd E. Westervelt candidate for
County Clerk and M. W. Scholield,
candidate for County Surveyor.
The above named parties have
made known to the County Election
Board that they have withdrawn
from the race for nomination in the
Democrat Primary Aug. 6th, and do
not desire to be considered as candi-
dates before the Democrat Party at
the coming primary election
j In as much as the tickets have al-
j r eady been prepared and partly prin-
ted, the names of the above parties
will appear on the Democrat Ticket,
and this notice is made to advise the
voters of the wishes of parties with-
drawing.
F. o. Miller
Secretary County Election Board.
In every home where there is a
Miss Kate Harbour for County
Superintendent
Next Tuesday, August 6, the Demo-
cracy of Cleveland County will nomi-
nate their candidates for the differ-
ent ottiees. Of these offices none are
more important tbanthat of Superin-
tendent of the County Schools. Miss
Barbour is well qualified in every
particular for the place. She was
raised In the country and attended
the country school until she tini .lied
the common school course. Then she
graduated from the State University
of Oklahoma. She has taught all
grades, the District, village and City
Schools and always gave the best of
satisfaction. Last year she taught
Agriculture and Grammar in the
Norman City Schools and declined
the same and other positions in ihe
schools in order to make the race for
County Superintendent. Miss Bar-
bour has made teaching her life work
and has a Life Certificate in Okla-
homa and also a first grade State
Certificate in the state of Texas. She
is a girl who has always had to work
and now assists in caring for her mo-
ther who is a widow. She is quite
industrious, honest and conscientious
in al! her work and that is what has
made her teaching a success.
When she announced for the office
she investigated and found that she
could do the work without a deputy
and at once stated that she would do
the work for the salary. This made
her popular for everyone knew she
was well qualified for the office and at
the same time would save the tax-
payers $000.00 per year in salary. No
one can make any mistake in voling
for Miss Kate Barbour Tuesday. Adv.
Election Proclamation
Under and by virtue of an Ordi-
nance approved the 15th day of July,
1912, entitled "An Ordinance provid-
ing for the calling and holding of a
special election in the City of Nor
man, State of Oklahoma, for the pur-
pose of submitting to the qualified
property taxpaying voters of said
City the question of issuance of the
Bonds of said City in the aggregate
amount of $16,000, tor the construction
of an extension to the sanitary sewer
system of said city," the undersigned
as mayor of said City hereby calls an
election for the 6th day of August,
1912, for the purpose ol submitting to
the qualified property taxpaying elec-
tors of said City the question of is-
suance of bonds ol said City in the
sum of Sixteen Thousand Dollars
($16,000.00) for the purpose of con-
structing an extension to the sanita-
ry sewer system of said city to be
owned and operated exclusively by
said city and for the collection
of an annual tax in addition to
all other taxes, upon all the tax-
able property In said city suffi-
cient to pay 'he interest on said
bonds as it falls due, and also to cou-
stitute a sinking fund for the pay-
ment of the principal thereof when
due, said bonds to bear interest not
to exceed the rate of six percent per
annum, payable semi-annually, and to
become due twenty years from their
date.
The polls shall be opened at 6:00
o'clock a. in., and closed at 7:00
o'clock p. m.
The number and location of the
polling places sball be as follows:
First Ward: Aniols Bldg. North
side East Main Street.
Second Ward:—McCoy's Carpenter
Shop, North side West Main Street.
Third Ward Sample Room Agnes
Hotel, South Side West Main Street.
Fourth Ward:—Council Chamber S.
E. Room on Ground floor Court House
The following named persons are
hereby designated to conduct said
election:
First Ward: J. W. Bowling and J.
S. Lindsay, Judges; Boss Lindsay and
Emmett Graham, Clerks.
Second Ward: Hugh Jones and W.
F. Flood, Judges; J. E. Gllkey and
Warner Bobo, Clerks.
Third Ward: Thos. Vincent aud E.
E. Bailey. Judges; C. McFerron and
Roy C. Smith, Clerks.
Fourth Ward: M. C. Runyan and
.1 H. Glenn, Judges; .lessu Acree and
I. Vandaveer, Clerks.
Such officers shall also act as coun-
ters.
Witness my hand as Mayor of said
City affixed In the City of Norman, in
the State of Oklahoma, this 17th day
of July, 1912.
(Seal) N. E. Sharp, Mayor.
Attest:
A. R. Clement, City Clerk.
Fine cigars at Mayfield's.
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