Cleveland County Enterprise. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 21, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 27, 1913 Page: 1 of 8
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CLEVELAND COUNTY ENTERPRISE.
VOL. XXI
NORMAN. OKLAHOMA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27,1913.
NO. 35
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NOMINATIONS OF
TAFT ARE HELD OP
Big Appropriation Bills Are
Yet to Be Considered.
Some May Fail
time therefore and much experience
to determine the time valueof a
new method ot' treatment for
this disease.
Among the candidates just ad"
milled In practice law in the courts
of the National Capital are three
young women; Mrs. U.K. Shelton,
daughter of former congressman
McKee of Mississippi: MissM. F.
Washington. !>.('. Feb. 22, 1'! Lutz of New Jersey, and E. A.
—Speaker Clark is impatient with Spilman, who holds tlie position of
the indifference to business now cataloguer in the 1. S. Attorney
manifested by members of the | General's offiee.
House. , When less than a dozen ;
men hear the chaplains prayer and As to Smallpox in the State
respond to the call for order, neg- Smallpox, according to a report
leet has about reached the limit, made to Governor Cwice Feb. 21,
This is not the case in the Senate, by l>r. Mahr, head of the state
There is never a dead session on health department, is present
that side. All the Taft nominations now in thirty-one of the seventy-
are held up. The obstructionists seven counties in the state 447 cases
claim that as the people declared have been reported since the break
for new men and new policies, last of the epidemic, of which 70 were
November, nearly everythingshotild
be postponed until the new admin-
istration comes in.
Senator Thomas, progressive
democrat from Colorado, is the first
fatal, a percentage of 17 per cent.
The state legislature, realizing the
gravity of the situation, appropriat-
ed $10,000 to aid in the work.
l)i'. Mahr state that the disease
to be elected by the popular vote of is present in two forms, the most
both men and women, and promis- j severe of which is confined to the j
es to become one of the leaders., southern counties. Johnston, Mar-j
He has, already, twice broken the I shall, Love, Choctaw. McCurtain,!
tradition against senators not tak- Pushmataha and Bryan counties
ing part in debate until after sev- report 233 cases and all the fatali-1
era! years of service. ties. 70, were in these counties.
All the big appropriat ion bills i
are yet to be considered, and it is
feared some will fail of enactment,
and if the new Congress in its spec-
Printer Fees for Legal Publications
(ire now "Costs"
Oklahoma City, Feb. 21—Cov-
in! session fails to pass ihem ernor 1 rue©yesterday signed senate
promptly, we may have a repetition ■ bill number 44, and it is now a law.
of the spectacle of last summer This is the bill the newspaper men
when for six weeks there were no °t the state have tried to get en-
appropriations for the regular cur-
rent expenses of the government.
It comes from good authority
that the proposed amendment to
the Constitution, which- recently
received the approval of the Senate,
authorizing a six year term for the
President, and restricting him to
one term, will not be further con-
acted into a law at every session
since the settlement of the country,
lis an act of long delayed justice to.
the printers. It provides for the
taxing'as costs in the case pending
i of the fees of the printer for pub-
lishing summons, notices, etc, in
aid of suits at law, the same as the
fees of the court officers, witnesses
sideration by the present Congress, and jurors are taxed. rlo president
This is due to the opposition of Smith and secretary Branson of the
friends of Wilson, Taft and House- editorial association the rest of the
velt, who fear that the amendment traternity owe a vote of thanks for
might affect their eligibility for re- tireless work in behalf of this bill.
election. *
Cossip around the cloakrooms of
the House and Senate is that Wil-
More Paternalism
Hugh M. Randall, member of the
son will announce his cabinet soon1 lower house from Oklahoma county
after the votes are counted; but the
list of diplomat! appointments will
be kept secret until after March
4th.
lias introduced a bill in the legis-
; lature providing for the establish-
ment of state nurseries at conven-
ient places on the school lands of
Chairman McCombs has called a liie state where trees maybe grown
meeting of the Democratic National •' "! supplied to farmers for plant-
Committee for March
of Mr. McCombs' friem
to go in the cabinet;
that he can be of iuor<
party by rcinaiiiingcha
National Committee.
ing at alow cost and on easy terms.
This bill, and its companion bill by
Smith, of 1 'ot county to loan the
farmers money to build silos, looks
•man of the good as all paternalistic ideas do,
lu s'o in e ""the face. But, look out, too
">th. Some
Is want him
others urge
■ use to his
Organization Perfected
The West Side Department of
the Parent-Teachers Association
met Friday, Feb. 21st at Washing-
ton School for the purpose of per-
fecting the organization of the de-
partment and discussing plans for
future work. In spite of the in-
clement weather, a large number
of members were present: in fact
one of the largest rooms in the
building did not more than com-
fortably accomodate the gathering.
Mrs. L. T. Monnett, president of J
the association acted as temporary
presiding officer. She enlarged up-
on the purpose of the organization
as set fortn in the constitution, and
further emphasized the mutual
benefit derived by home and school
keeping inclose, sympathetic touch, i
The following officers were elec-
ted: Vice-President, Mrs. W. L.
Eagleton; Secretary. Mrs. t li.
Lauranee; Treasurer, Mrs. M. A.
Floyd; Member Executive Com-
mittee, Mrs. L. A Turley.
Favorable comments were made
by various patrons on Mr. Harris'
inauguration of a plan by which
the school children of the Wash-
ington School may be given credit
for home work.
In order that the sentiments of
the department be expressed, each
member was asked to indicate a
subject the discussion of which at
some future meeting would prove
helpful. The following topics were
submitted; "Introduction of cap
and gown in high school com- \
mencement " "Free lecture course J
established," "Interresting more
men in the meetings of the Asso-
ciation," "Separate and adjustable
seats for the pupils of each grade.''
"Moving pictures in the schools
for the teaching of geography and
other subjects," "School and home
sanitation,'' "Respectfulness to
older people," "Study hours at
home," "How to get teachers and
pupils better acquainted," "The
Mother's place in the public school'
"The school ground as an educa-
tional feature," "Interior decora-
tions and beautifying of school
rooms," "Methods of disciplin,"
"Introduction of folk songs and
folk plays into the schools."
The entire stssion was character-
ized by the greatest harmony and
the enthusiastic interest manifest-
ed by all bespeaks the success of
the organization.
Miss Lmlira Dee Wandel Gruppe Cello Concert
Fifth number of the University Did you ever meet a man or wo-
Lecture Course will be given by man who claimed that they did not
F.inmn Dee Randle at the Franing, love to hear the violincello/ Any
Tuesday evening, March 4th. one who at any time in his life has
An Appreciation j heard a tine cellist will never for-
Miss Kmmn Dee Handle is a fav- get it, and will seek opportunity to
oritc daughter of the Southland, again experience this intense pleas-
She is affectionately known by ure. The citizens of Norman will
thousands of her friends through- soon have such an opportunity,
out the Nation as "The Star of the Paulo Gruppe is recognized through-
Lone Star"—a title right ly bestow- out the world as one of the verg-
ed because honestly won and richly finest cellists. Are you going to
deserved. miss hearing this wonderful man! j
Holding an unswerving course; It may be years before you will
toward the best and noblest in her have another opportunity to hear
chosen profession through years of such an artist, and every time you i
preparation, growth and advance- hear a line jveformance of this
ment, she lias reached an invisible
place in the great art of expression.
She is a Heal Artist, a .Master.
As The Boston Times says;
kind, you add invaluable things to)
your life. This concert will be giv- (
en at the Franing. February 2sth.
Tickets will be 75c and $1.00. if
'There is freshness and sparkle this artist was to preform in Okla-
about her humor t hat isirresistable; lioma City, you would have to pay
she handles if with the skill of a $2.00 for a seat, and your railroad
finished artist. But she is more j fare would be $1.00. Many people j
than humorous; her heavier selec- spend a great deal of money to see!
tiofts are toned with the deepest andhear things that am use them just
t bought, enriched by the ripest ex- tor the moment without having any
perience, and adorned by the most benefit or lasting value to their liv-
exquisite culture." ■ es. This is an opportunity to hear ]
Miss Randle has an almost on- something that will give you pleas-
limited repertoire, being able to i nre at the time; will teach you new
beauties in art; and to receive
inspiration that will last.
give sixteen full evening's program?
without repeating a single selection
In other words, she could speak
continuously from memory over Farmers Stationery
thirty hours. Now that the Parcels Post is in I
Her programs consist of book re- effect, printed stationery should be j
citals, novels, plays, society sketch- used by everyone, and in order
es and miscellaneous reading. They 'hat every tanner can well afford to
iucludc sunn' of the best in litera- printed stationery, we arc going
ture. both dramatic and humorous, to make an exceptionally low rate
The Management, unhesitatingly i to all living on the rural routes for)
•'! more days.
We will print 100 envelopes and!
not" heads for each ,1'nnuer that,
pays us $1.00 on subscription for
OiJC.
One year's subscription to the
Enterprise. 100 envelopes and 100
note heads with your name and ad-
dress printed on them for the ex-
ceptionally low price of $1.65.
Don't fail to take advantage of
this offer for it will close March
1 st.
Cl.KVKI.AX!) Cot NTY EnTKKI'KISE
recommends Miss Handle to fite
most discriminating audiences.
II ;• work winsenthlis:., . ; on"
al wherever she appears.
Game Warden's Good Fortune
The Alva Pioneer is authority
for the statement that State Game
W arden Doolin is one of several
from that part of the state that got
into the oil field at the right place
quarters it is claimed too that Mr. much government is almost as bad
Bryan can help hi> party more as a none at all.
p.ivate citizen than as Secretary of
State.
Having hi lijind the charges
against Assistant Secivlar.x Mays o!
the Interior Department., and of
fleals of the reclamation service,
Secretary Fisher says that he he
lieves it would be a good thing to i to make a good sized bunch of
have periodical investigations of money. Doolin's friends, and they
public office--: but tlie.v should be are legion, will be pleased to learn
made only by competent eoininis- this. Your reporter has heard it
sions. j intimated that Secretary Williams,
Before the Senate campaign fund of the school land department, is
committee, postmaster Camp, of j one of the lucky company. Hope
Beebe Arkansas, testified that he ; this true.
was forced to resign because lie re- ]
fused to make a contribution,
amounting to :t per cent of his sal-
ary to the republican state treasur-
er for the campaign fund.
Surgeon (icticral Blue of the
Med.il lo Titanic Hero March 1st
President Taft will present to
( apt. Arthur If. Rostron on the
afternoon of March 1 at the White
House l he gold congressional medal
'tilth Service may make a awarded him for
thorough scientific lest of the new
remedy for I ulici 'ulosis discovered
by Dr. I . F Friedman of Merlin
It is claimed by many pin .-.ieintis
hero thai !HI per < -i11 of eases of
fubcreiilosi i ; w ii under the ■ h
dinar,\ trealmi nt, and many with
no treatment at all, and that it tak-
es as commander
liner Carpathia in
vivors of the Titai
Mr>
is heroic servie-
nt' fhe Cunard
saving the sur-
tic disaster.
Fred .lepson. after a three
weeks visit with her mother, Mrs.
li. Meyer, returned to her home at
Arkansas City Saturday.
Epwortli League Entertainers
The Epworth Leaguers of the
M. E. church South entertained a
host of young people last Saturdav
at the home of Mrs. S. If. Bell.
The rooms were profusely decorat-
ed with colors and emblems which
reminded all present that it was
Washington's birthday. From the
hour of eight when the guests be-
gan to arrive until eleven when
they departed there was not a dull
moment. Among the many games
played were having Washington
cross the Delaware a second time;
and definitely deciding after much
and ardious labor what Oklahoma
is famous for and carrying on a
| search for hatchets with which
Little George" is supposed to
have felled his father's cherry tree.,
i This was finally discovered and the
! prize awarded but the winner advis-
j ed that it might not be well for
boys of this day to pattern after
Washington in this particular.
From this they proceeded to the
rendition of an excellent program.
Those who participated were: Miss
! Josephine Brown, a reading: Mis-
Hall, a song; an address Washing
ton, by Mr. Troy Griffin. These
! were all appreciated but the climax
was not reached until the refresh-
ments began to make their appear-
ance and disappearance. By this
time the hour had grown late all
the guests departed but declaring
Mrs. Bell and the leaguers exeel-
| lent entertainers.
Important Notice
The management of the lnter-
scholastic musical contest has for
various reasotisgdccided that st ud-
ents in Norman High School, can
not be admitted lo partake in this
contest. The reasons are as fol-
lows ;
First—That students living in
Norman have advantages exceeding
the value of prizes offered in this
contest.
Second—That lligh School stud-
ents receiving musical instruction
from teachers connected with the
University are naturally barred
from this contest., not giving them
au equal chance with other High
School students.
Third—The fact
School students tliu
l.v received musical
the University and are now study-
ing with other teachcars for the
purpose of entering this contest,
would make their entrance very
questionable.
As much as we would like to see
the Norman lligh School students
take part in this contest,we hope
thai they will see the fairness of
t his decision.
Fkkdrick IIoi.MBriu;
that lligh
have former-
at
Kucker Goes to Market
W.N. Hocker left Monday for
the St. Louis and Chicago markets.
Owing to the strike iu Now \ ork popular as Hoaehini made the Cha-
Paulo Gruppe's London, England,
Recital
London Times. June 12tli, '12—
Saint Saens' lirst sonata for vi-
olincello and piano has not been
too often played in recent years,
and the performance of it by llerr
< iruppe and < 'harlton Keith given
together at Beehstein Hall yester-
day afternoon gave distinction to
the program. It is one of the com-
poser's finest pieces of chamber
music, strong and sincere in feel-
ing throughout. The delicate color
given to the slow movement by the
characteristie pizzicato bars supplies
contrast with the two allegro move-
ments, and there is an unflagging
impulse in the linale, with its bril-
liant writing for the piano and the
vigorous themes written for the
\ ioli:,cello. All the qualities of the
music were well interpreted and
the two players secured an admir-
able ensemble, llerr Gruppe's
principal solo was Bach's -uite for
violincello alone in C major which
Senor Casals has made nearly as
he decided not to go there, lie
will be joined by some of the
managers of some of his other stor-
es at the markets, and by buying
for his live stores at Norman, Pur-
cell. Marlow, Sapulpa and Blanch-
ard, it stands to reason that he
eonnefor the violin, llerr Gruppe
playing has many good features
especially in the strong tone he
produced, and the certainty of bis
intonation, lie aimed at a very
broad style, taking the earlier move-
ments rather slowly , and consider-
he can get better prices on staple . j
articles by buying in case lots and
big qualities.
Von can expect some sensational
offerings when he returns from
market for lie will be prepared to
give them iuid always gives his
• ease with wliie
produc
111
a resonant quality from his instru-
ment, his playing naturally gained
in variety.
-I. M. Burch and family left
lursday for Altus, where they will
customers tlie benefit of his buying make their future home. We re-
acumen. ljret the departure of this estimable
family, however we wish them well
Ilockaday interior at Mayfield* in their new location,
EXPLAINS SOME
OF THE FEATURES
The Charter Is Not a One Man
Idea, but a Compromise
Instrument
\\ hen the citizens of Norman,
on November •"> last, selected the
eight Freeholders who were elected
at that time to draft a charter for
the government of Norman, they
did so realizing that the charter
which would be presented by the
Freeholders would hen compromise
instrument reflecting the judgement
of a majority of of the Freeholders,
and would not be the charter of any
one of said Freeholders. The citi-
zens of Norman also realized that
the charter would not be a perfect
instrument because humanity does
not reach perfection; no sensible
person in Norman expected the
charter to be free from criticism or
to be satisfactory in all of its parts
to any one of the citizens of Nor-
man. As was suggested in a form-
er article, it is easy to criticize and
every human effort is subject to
criticism, and the Freeholders ex-
pect criticism but they ask it to be
fair and reasonable. There lias
been a suggestion that Section 12
of Article 2 is unfair for two reasons
first because of the age limit there-
in contained relieving those of over
fifty years of age from the payment
of a poll tax or street tax; and se-
cond, because those owning real
estate abutting on a paved street
are relieved from this two dollar
per year poll tax.
The. age limit is the same as pro-
vided by the laws of Che state of
Oklahoma, and if the Freeholders
made a mistake in designating the
age limit in this section, fhe legis-
lature of the state of Oklahoma
likewise made a mistake; and this
writer is of the opinion that said
limitations as to age are right aud
proper.
The party who ownes real estate
abutting upon a paved street is not
beneoted more than the average
citizen by reason of the street be-
ing paved on which his property
abutts, and in very many instances
is benefited less than the average
citizen yet be pays, not for himself
alone but far every one who travels
the streets of Norman, any where
from fifty to one hundred dollars
for every twenty-five feet of pro-
perty that he has abutting upon the
paved street each year. So instead
of paying the t wo dollars per year
as provided for in the charter he
pays from fifty to one hundred dol-
lars per year and derives benefits
therefor in doubtless a majority of
cases less than the average citizen.
If the above street for which lie
pays fifty to one hundred dollars
per y ear was his individual property
and he had exclusive use and con-
trol t hereof then of course he should
pay for the other streets which he
is permitted to use his two dollars
per year the same as every other
citizen. This is the reasonable way
to look at this proposition, and
when you so look at it can you say
deep down in your heart that the
charter provision is unjust ?
There may be those of our citi-
zens who feel that the Freeholders
were wrong in requiring certain
qualifications before a citizen is
eligible to lie a commissioner.
| These qualifications are set forth
in Section 2 of Article 2 of the pro-
posed charter. It may be the Free-
1 holders were wrong. Every person,
; however, who has the interests of
Norman at heart and who wants to
see good government, government
I in the interests of the whole people,
want those in charge to have at
i least three qualifications, first, they
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